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NSHS Sterling Scholars revealed BRAD BENTLEY
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MT. PLEASANT — For nearly a year now, the Sterling Scholars that are representing North Sanpete High School (NSHS) have been preparing to showcase their abilities in the Central Region Deseret News Sterling Scholar competition. The 46th Annual Awards program will be held at 7 p.m., March 15, in the auditorium of Richfield High School, 495 West Center Street, doors open at 5 p.m. Prior to the program, during the morning and afternoon, the students will speak to judges and demonstrate their talents in the hopes of being chosen as either a category winner or runner-up and receive a scholarship to a school of their choosing. Under the tutelage of Ben Cox and Jori Turpin, students have been putting together their portfolios and polishing up interview and audition skills. The group hopes to build on last year’s success, where NSHS had the most success ever, bringing home awards in over half of the 15 categories.
This year’s representatives are: Madisyn Allred, the daughter of Whitney and Tiffany Allred, Spring City, will represent North Sanpete in the Computer Technology category. She was a member of this year’s volleyball team and brought a second-place trophy home. She is also a member of the school’s CyberCorps, which is a group of students that help to solve technological problems in the school. She has also taken college English, Journalism, and Math 1030. Trevor Ence, son of Michael and Jeana Ence, Fariview, will represent in the category of mathematics. He has been preparing himself for this event for years, attending math competitions and conferences. Ence has taken Calculus, Intro to Engineering, and Physics, as well as a host of other college classes. He isn’t just a scholar, but also has varsity letters in tennis and swimming. This year as a member of the Hawk swim team, Ence set a school record in the 50-meter freestyle and also brought home a gold medal at region competition, earning him a spot at the
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state championship. Mason Mayo, son of David and Kristy Mayo, Mt. Pleasant, is the high school’s choice for Agricultural Science and has taken many of the classes that have allowed him hands-on experience like CAD Mechanical Design, Natural Resource Science, and Furniture Design and Manufacturing. Another hands-on skill that Mayo has acquired is that he can now communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) due to one of the high school classes. Emily Barker, daughter of
David and Julie Miller, Spring City, has excelled in learning what it takes to make a strong family and to be a conscientious consumer. Like her best friend Madisyn Allred, Barker is a member of CyberCorps and also writes for the school paper. Barker has shown a wide variety of interests and has college classes like Introduction to Criminal Justice and English 1010 to her credit. Tyler Blackham, son of Thomas and Melanie Blackham, Moroni, will represent the business category. Blackham has participated in many Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA) competitions and has brought back a number of awards. Blackham is also a member of the Desktop Publishing and Yearbook staff and has also taken several college classes including Math 1040 (Stats), English 1010 and Psychology 1010. He also showcased his talents on the gridiron this year as a varsity football player. Allyssa Ericksen, daughter of Jeffery and Annette Ericksen, Fairview, represents the Hawks in the Social Science category. Ericksen is a Please see SCHOLARS, Page A8
Forest service offers cabin rentals near Gooseberry Closed EPHRAIM — Anyone who would like to spend a weekend on the forest, but doesn’t look forward to tent camping or want to haul the trailer all the way to the top of the mountain, just for a night or two. The forest service has good news. Two additional rental cabins on the Manti-La Sal National Forest are now available to reserve for dates beginning this summer. The Mammoth and Lake Cabins are located off SR264 near Gooseberry Reservoir, just off Skyline Drive. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civil Conservation Corp (CCC), the two cabins served as a forest service administrative site for many decades. Each of the refurbished cabins can accommodate up to four people and are available for rental in 2018 from June 16 to Sept. 30. The cabins can be reserved either individually or together. Both cabins have drinking water with a flush toilet and shower in the bathrooms; kitchens are equipped with sinks, stove, and simple cookware (pots/pans, silverware, utensils). A refrigeration unit is not available in either cabin so visitors should plan accordingly. Basic cleaning supplies are also provided along with toilet paper. Each cabin has two sets of bunk beds with mattresses. The Mammoth Cabin has a wood burning stove as an additional source of heat. Firewood will be provided. Between the two rental cabins sits a garage that is still being used by
meeting leads to fall-out RAY LAFOLLETTE
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MT. PLEASANT — Mt. Pleasant City Council held a regular council meeting on Feb. 13 which included a closed session on the agenda, which can be done at the request of two or more members of the public body. In this particular case, Mayor Bigler voiced her opposition to having a closed meeting, as she is generally opposed to holding closed meetings. In addition, City Recorder Jane Banks, was told in advance by Mayor Bigler that she would not be allowed to attend the closed meeting, at the request of Councilmember Kevin Stallings. As city recorder Banks is normally required to take minutes at The Manti-La Sal Forest Service recently announced two more cabins in the Gooseberry area will be available to rent this summer. For cost and more information, contact the forest service office at (435) 283-4151. Forest Service personnel, so visitors get more information about these two are asked not to park in front of the cabin rentals, go to www.recreation. garage doors. gov and search for Mammoth Cabin. In order to make reservations, or to Further information is also avail-
able by contacting Forest Service offices in Price, Ferron, or Ephraim, at (435) 283-4151; or by going to the Manti-La Sal National Forest website.
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New resort brings railroad back to Sanpete County in unique way MT. PLEASANT — Work is moving forward on Track 89 North, a railroad resort which is being constructed on the south end of town. The project is a public-private partnership between the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area and developers George Jones and David Grow. Several 37-ton boxcars were recently lifted into place by a crane along a segment of railroad track adjacent to the old railroad depot just off Main Street west of the city park. Currently there are seven railcars on the site with two more expected to arrive shortly. Over the next few months, the boxcars’ exteriors will be restored to pristine condition through a process of power-washing, rust repair and painting. When the exterior refurbishment is complete, the boxcars, which were purchased from Union Pacific Railroad, will be remodeled to be used as railroads suites to accommodate up to six people each. Jones and Grow previously developed Track 89 Caboose Village Resort, another railcar motel near Big Rock Candy Mountain in Marysvale Canyon south of Richfield. Currently, 10 railcars which provide unique lodging for two to eight visitors each are operational at the resort. Two more are under construction. The new Mt. Pleasant resort will prominently feature the old Denver and Rio Grande Depot which was rescued from demolition in 1977 by a group of local citizens who wanted to preserve it and had it moved to its present location from 500 West and Main. In February 2016, Jones and Grow were issued a 50-year lease with an option to purchase by the city for the property and depot. In mid-January they purchased the property outright. “We’re putting so much into the property we want to be an owner rather than a renter,” said David Grow. Funding for the project was provided by Mt Pleasant City in co-ordination with the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area and with matching funds from Jones and Grow. A condition of that agreement was that the building’s historical character be maintained and that the depot be preserved as a heritage tourist information center. When Track 89 North is complete, the depot will house the resort’s registration and check-in facility. The developers have guaranteed city officials that they will have this unique lodging opportunity operational by May 2019, but they “anticipate a much faster track,” Grow said. Jones and Grow will also convert the unused tennis courts at the city park into a pickleball court. They will also install a Frisbee-golf court and upgrade the horseshoe pits and install fencing to separate the boxcars from the city baseball field.
Dreams and pessimism MERRILL OGDEN
The caboose is hoisted into place for Track 89 North, a railroad resort which is being constructed on the south end of Mt. Pleasant. The historic, train depot is currently being leased to a non-profit organization, Wellspring Ministries of Utah, which plans to create a community gathering place by establishing a specialty coffee cafe with espresso-based drinks, smoothies, hot chocolate and fresh, healthy food items. The Coffee Depot will also serve as the tourist information center in Mt. Pleasant for travelers along Highway 89. The tentative opening date for The Coffee Depot is the end of May. Grow said they are currently looking for a vendor for the caboose which he thinks would make a great hot dog stand during the tourist season. Many communities in the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area have a historic connection to the railroad. “The boxcars are going to cause people’s heads to turn. We think we’re going to create a situation to help people get up and experience the depot which is authentic from the late 1880s,” Grow said. In 1893, the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad expanded its line from Chester to
Manti, bringing the railroad to Sevier Valley and connecting its existing line with its Valley Line at Thistle Junction via Mt. Pleasant and from Manti to Marysvale. At its peak, the line ferried passengers to Richfield where tour companies would meet the train at Marysvale and take tourists to Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Over time, use of the railroad waned, and in 1949, D&RGW dropped passenger service in the area. Freight trains still rode the rails until the Thistle mudslide of 1983 shut down the line completely. MPNHA Director Monte Bona sees these two resorts as a first step to bringing about a railroad museum and interpretive center in the area, one of the goals of the MPNHA’s management plan. About MPNHA The Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area includes 400 miles of glorious scenic byways, a vast array of wildlife, the best of western living, cattle and sheep ranches, and colorful mountain vistas, all within a trip on Utah Heritage Highway 89.
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MANTI—A 1999 Dodge pickup owned by John Tietjen, age 53, Mt. Pleasant and a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, owned by Bradley Parish, 42, Mt. Pleasant; were both traveling northbound side by side at about 800 North, Manti, at 8:30 p.m., on Feb. 22, when an improper right turn and slick roads resulted in a collision. According to the police report, Tietjen was making a
right hand turn from the inside lane with no signal when Parish observed him making the turn and applied his brakes. The roads were snow covered and Parish was unable to come to a stop and collided with Tietjen. Parish’s Jeep had damage to the grill, hood and driver side fender. It was indeterminable if there was any damage to Tietjen’s vehicle since his truck
has a lift and went over the top of the Parish Vehicle. Also riding in the Parish vehicle was his wife, Jackie, 38, and their three children. All occupants in both vehicles were wearing seat belts. Both vehicles were operable and retained by drivers. No injuries were reported from either party. Tietjen was cited for improper right turn.
My youngest son and his wife are leaving soon for a trip to Paris, France (not to be confused with Paris, Idaho or Paris, Texas or maybe other Paris named cities that I’m not aware of). I believe they are also planning to cross the channel and visit London, England) Talking about their trip, as well as the Pope being mentioned in a conversation I had lately, has reminded me again of a little amusing story that I heard many years ago. There are several variations that I know of, but I, of course, like mine best. It goes like this. A man was having his hair cut and as he sat in the barber’s chair he announced that he was taking a trip to Europe. The barber immediately questioned why the man would want to waste his money on such a frivolous trip. The man explained that there were three things that he had always wanted to do in Europe. He had longed to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace in London. He yearned to see DaVinci’s famed “Mona Lisa” painting in the Louvre Museum in Paris. And he wanted to see the Pope in person on the balcony in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. The barber sneered and laughed at how naïve he was to think that the trip would be satisfying. He predicted that the crowds at Buckingham Palace would be so huge that he’d be lucky to catch a glimpse of the changing of the guard. The barber told the man that he was foolish to believe that he would have any kind of a decent look at the “Mona Lisa” painting in Paris with all the people and security. And lastly, he explained that even if he did get to see the Pope, the pontiff would look like a tiny speck in the distance with the throngs of people bunched up in the square. The man was not to be discouraged. He went on his long dreamed of European trip. Eventually, he returned to his barber. The barber, of course, wanted to hear a report, being certain that his predictions had come true. The man was overwhelmed with enthusiasm as he told how wonderful the trip had been. It was beyond his wildest dreams. Not only did he have a per-
fect place to view the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, but the queen herself came by in her carriage. She caught the man’s eye and waved. She had the carriage stop and she shook the man’s hand. She autographed his guide book. At the Louvre, by some inexplicable circumstance, the man was able to view the “Mona Lisa” in solitude, being the only visitor in that particular gallery for about a half hour. He sat in undisturbed contemplation and pondered the portrait with the mysterious smile. It was a dream come true. At the Vatican, he awaited the Pope with thousands of others. The Pope arrived in the “Popemobile” and for some strange reason stopped right by the man and invited him into the vehicle. Minutes later they were in the Pope’s private chambers and then they appeared together on the balcony and waved to the crowd in the square below. The Pope then asked the man if he would like a blessing. The man, of course, was elated and knelt down and bowed. The Pope placed his hands on the man’s head. As the barber could see that the man was about to finish his story, he excitedly asked, “What did the Pope say to you? What did he say?” “This is what the Pope said to me,” the man slowly replied, “My son – where did you get that terrible haircut?’” I love that joke – if you want to call it a joke. I believe that there are a few lessons that can be drawn from it. #1) Don’t rain on someone else’s parade of hope and optimism. Temper your pessimism. Unless someone is going to do themselves irreparable harm, allow them to pursue their dreams. #2) Realize that complainers are often not tending to their own work as well as they should. They’re too busy worrying about other people or “raining on someone’s parade” to take care of their own business. #3) Sometimes dreams come true. And when they do, the “rainers on parades” have to eat crow. May all your dreams come true, and may all your haircuts be good ones. But remember, the difference between a good haircut and a bad one is only about three weeks.
Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Feb. 20 Annie M. Langschwager, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Ephraim by Adult Probation and Parole on the charge of possession of heroin in correctional facility. Bail was set at $5,250. Uriah Forrest Prince, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of retail theft and a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at
$5,680. Feb. 21 Haylie Kay Clark, Payson, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on two Fourth District Court Warrants. No bail was set. Tyson Dean Hopkins, Fillmore, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $7,500. Tommy Nelson, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police
Department on three Mt. Pleasant Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $575. Feb. 22 Daniel Frederick Lance, Salina, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on the charge of burglary. Bail was set at $10,000. Ty Larsen, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of DUI, open container and interfering with arresting officer. Bail was set at $2,250. Feb. 23
Dallas Roy England, Chester, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of burglary, theft and a Fourth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $8,180. Delbert Howard Larsen, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of using plates to other vehicle, suspended driver’s license, no insurance, expired registration, DUI metabolite and possession of methamphetamine. Bail was set at $3,500.
Feb. 24 Spencer Joe Johnson, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of disorderly conduct, domestic violence with child present, unlawful detention and a Sandy Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $3,045. Feb. 25 Cynthia Lynn Reyes, Richfield, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on a Sevier County Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $175.
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Casino Star Theatre hosts spring choral concert
GUNNISON — A special concert featuring choral ensembles from three schools will fill the historic Casino Star Theatre, 78 South Main, Gunnison; with thrilling songs at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 8. What started out as a collaboration of choral groups from Gunnison Valley High School (GVHS) and Snow College has expanded to include the touring A Capella Choir from Eastern Arizona College from Thatcher, AZ. With the theme “Amazing Grace: Songs of Love and FOUNTAIN GREEN-- Wade and Judy Beck, Fountain Faith,” musical directors Joseph A. Allred, GVHS, Dr. Green, announce the marriage of their daughter, Valerie Rose Beck, to Brian Andrew Bishop, son of Roetta Bish- Michael D. Huff, Snow College,
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and Dr. Bruce W. Bishop, Eastern Arizona College; direct their organizations separately for several selections on this theme, leading up to a grand finale with the combined choirs of over 100 voices. Because of the number of singers, whom we warmly welcomed, audience tickets are limited. Get tickets early at Rasmussen’s Ace Hardware or Gunnison Implement, Gunnison; Kopy Katz Printing, Ephraim; or Burns Saddlery, Salina. For questions or cost infor- Gunnison Valley High School choir group will be one-of-three mation, call Diana Spencer at featured choral groups to perform at 7 p.m., March 8 in the 435-979-2798. historic Casino Star Theatre, 78 South Main, Gunnison.
op, Orem; and the late Steven Bishop, Saturday, March 10, 2018, in the Manti LDS Temple. A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 5-7 p.m., in the Fountain Green Dance Hall, 60 South Main Street. An open house will be held Saturday, March 3, from 68 p.m., in the LDS Church Building, 190 North 800 West, Orem. MT. PLEASANT — Activities on the Mt. in the community. Yearly dues are due. March 14, 3 p.m., board meeting –need Grandparents of the bride are Jerry and Jean Beck, March 7, 6 p.m., monthly dinner, program more help; Fountain Green; and Jay and Rose Bradfield, Tooele. Pleasant Senior Citizen Calendar for the by Chase Hathaway; March 21, 6 p.m., potluck dinner, proGrandparents of the bridegroom are Pete and Jackie month of March are as follows: Wood, Tujunga, CA. All activities are open to all senior citizens March 13, 1 p.m., foot clinic by Dr. Jolley; gram by Ray and Sue LaFollette. If by some oversight you did not receive an invitation, please consider this as an invitation to attend either celebration.
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Sanpete Community Calendar Youth baseball, softball signups Signup for youth baseball and softball registration will be taken through Friday, March 2, or late register until March 16. For cost and information contact Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main; Recreation Center, 10 North State; or online, visit https://mtpleasant. sportsiteslabs.com/player then select baseball, T-ball or softball; or call 435-462-3108 or 435-469-1549. Youth track and field signups Signup for youth track and field will be taken through Saturday, March 17. For cost and information contact Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main; Recreation Center, 10 North State; or online, visit https:// mtpleasant.sportsiteslabs. com/player then select track and field; or call 435-462-3108 or 435-469-1549. Mar. 1-3 7:30 p.m., Snow College Theatre presents “Into the Woods” directed by Trent Bean in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 E. Center, Ephraim. Tickets online at www.snow.edu/finearts of call (435) 283-7478. March 1 5:30 p.m., LGBTQ support group Parents, Families and Friends of Gays and Lesbians (PFLAG) of Sanpete County will meet for dinner at Roy’s Pizza special events room, with Snow College Pride Club. The group will then go to the 7:30 p.m. musical “Into the Woods” at Snow College. All are welcome. For information and tickets call Robert (435) 262-2852. 7-8:30 p.m., NAMI Family Support Group — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering a free resource for family and friends of individuals who are living with a mental health condition at 1050 South Medical
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Drive, next to Therapy West, Mt. Pleasant. Meet with others who are in similar situations who understand the stresses and challenges. A confidential and compassionate environment. For more information contact Vickie Anderson (435) 851-0220. March 2, 3 Friday and Saturday, North Sanpete High Class of 2019 Junior Prom will be held in the NSHS Gymnasium, 390 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant. Pictures at 7 p.m., promenade at 8 p.m. Tickets available at NSHS front office. March 8 6-7:30 p.m., NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering a free resource for individuals with mental health conditions at 1050 South Medical Drive, next to Therapy West, Mt. Pleasant. Meet in a confidential, compassionate environment with those who understand, there is hope. For more information contact Jen Myers (435) 660-6055. March 24 10 a.m.-1 p.m., dog and cat clinic at Spring City Recreation Center, 150 East Center. All vaccinations and wormers available, including discounted rabies shots. Dog licenses will also be on hand. For more info call (435) 462-2244. March 31 10 a.m., Mt. Pleasant City Easter Egg Hunt at Mt. Pleasant City Park, 800 South State Street. Come early to avoid missing the event start. In the event of inclement weather the hunt will be moved to the Recreation Center, 10 North State. 10 a.m., Manti City Easter Egg Hunt at Manti City Park, 200 North 300 West. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Ephraim City Community Spring Thing event at Canyonview Park, 700 South 100 East. There will be live gardening demos, spring
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fashion show, craft and food booths, live entertainment and more. Encourage family and friends to attend. Vendor booth space is available. For more information email to Ephraim.communityevents@ gmail.com or call (435) 2834631. Mormon Miracle Pageant signups Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the 2018 Manti Pageant! Persons interested in participating should mark the following dates on their calendar: Online signups will be May 1-22. (The URL for signups will be announced in May.) Auditions will be held in Manti on May 22, and call backs will be held May 23 and 24. The opening fireside will be Sunday, May 27, at 5 p.m., at the Manti Stake Center, 555 E. Union St. Practices will begin May 29. The 2018 pageant dates are June 14-16 and 19-23. AA meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meet every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs in Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 N, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location). Anyone interested in Alanon/ Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 No., Ephraim. Contact Sam at 262-1188. Bible Seekers Club 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Evening Kid’s Club for ages 5-12. Hosted by Heritage Baptist
Church. Games, activities, music, snacks and Christ centered. Adults are welcome to stay and attend mid-week service while the kids are in club. 1045 Medical Drive (across the parking lot from Sanpete Valley Hospital) Mt. Pleasant. Call 462-9319 for details. Blood pressure clinics Free blood pressure clinics sponsored by Gunnison Valley Home Care are held monthly at the following locations: Manti Senior Center the second Wednesday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Gunnison Senior Center the third Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Krista at (435) 5283955. Disabled Veterans Disabled American Veterans provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. For more information, contact David Powell, (800) 613-4012 ext. 2003. DUP Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member, visit www. isdup.org or contact Pat Olson at (435) 462-3134. Emergency preparedness 6:30 p.m., Emergency preparation classes will be held at the Spring City Hall the third Sunday of each month. Classes will last approximately 90 minutes and are free of charge. For general questions, call (435) 709-1474. Employment workshops Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is of-
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patient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 4622441 to see if you qualify. MP Public Library On-going programs include: 11:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschoolers and parents are encouraged to attend Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, activities and treats. Free! 1 p.m., each Wednesday, home schoolers get together for books, art, activities, discussions and treats. Free! 6:30 p.m., fourth Thursday each month, stories. Kids come with their families, in pajamas, if they like, and enjoy stories, songs and a bedtime snack. 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant. NAMI connections NAMI Connections Support Group holds meetings on the first and third Monday of each month at Mt. Pleasant Residential, 125 South State Street, Room 2, at 5:30 to 7 p.m. NAMI support National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sanpete County is offering a free family support group. Monthly meetings will be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the South Sanpete School District, 39 South Main St., Manti. For questions about NAMI Sanpete County, call (435) 851-0220.
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TEAM HOOPES NAMED A LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS
Team Hoopes defeated Orville Ready Blockers in five games 25-21, 27-25, 12-15, 13-15, 15-13 to win the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed A Division Volleyball League. Team members are Cris Hoopes, Heather Hoopes, Shandi Sorensen, Garrett Sorensen, Jori Turpin, Bill Pollock and Sarah Olson. Third place went to Set To Kill.
SPLIT VALLEY NAMED B LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS
Split Valley defeated Busta Spike in five games 20-25, 25-17, 13-15, 15-11, 15-11 to win the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed B Division Volleyball League. Team members are Kelly Dimmick, Heidi Dimmick, Kody Anderson, April Anderson, Hannah Ostraff, Melinda Ostraff, Joe Ostraff, Holly Oldroyd and Sarah Oldroyd. Third place went to Bumps N’ Stumps.
3-on-3 league standings MT. PLEASANT — In 3-on-3 action this week, T-Birds defeated Splash Bros 92-48. Shorty’s beat BBB 7165. Shorty’s over Jorgensen’s 78-72 and Biggies beat BBB 56-48. Backwood Ballers defeated GYSOT 73-72, Splash Bros over Jackson’s. T-Birds defeated DTM 88-65. DTM beat Jackson’s 79-72 and Herman-
sen Equipment over Basket Brawlers 50-49. Backwood Ballers beat Hermansen Equipment 5433. Olson’s defeated Basket Brawlers 68-61. GYSOT over Jorgensen’s 84-79. Olson’s defeated Older & Younger 6354 and Older & Younger beat Biggies 49-39. 1. Backwood Ballers ...... 2-0 2. T-Birds ................... 2-0
3. Olson’s .................... 2-0 4. Shorty’s .................. 2-0 5. DTM ........................ 1-1 6. Hermansen Equip. ..... 1-1 7. Biggies ..................... 1-1 8. Older & Younger ........ 1-1 9. Splash Bros ............... 1-1 10. GYSOT ................... 1-1 11. BBB ....................... 0-2 12. Jorgensen’s ............. 0-2 13. Basket Brawlers ....... 0-2 14. Jackson’s ................ 0-2
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ORVILLE READY BLOCKERS TAKE SECOND PLACE IN A LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL
Orville Ready Blockers took second place in the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed A Division Volleyball Leagiue. Team members are Austin Ison, Bubba Ison, Shelby Ison, Kristie Ison, Danielle Seely, Cole Seely, Taylor Seely and Shelby Jorgensen.
BUSTA SPIKE TAKES SECOND PLACE IN B LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL
Busta Spike took second place in the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed B Division Volleyball League. Team members are Stephanie Sorensen, Dallas Sorensen, Lacey Collard, Madisyn Allred, Tim Beesley, Lindsay Beesleyand Corey Reese.
Women’s A league volleyball standings MT. PLEASANT — In women’s A league volleyball action this week, Set To Kill defeated Watts 25-16, 25-18, 15-4. Set To Kill beat Smashers 25-14, 25-20, 8-15, 15-8. Smashers over Wild Women
in five games 25-21, 25-21, 1215, 10-15, 15-11. Killing It beat Block Party 25-21, 26-24, 1512 and Service With A Smile defeated Daniel’s 25-18, 2515, 15-10. 1. Service With Smile .... 6-0
2. Set To Kill ................. 5-2 3. Killing It ....................5-1 4. Block Party .............. 4-2 5. Watt’s ...................... 3-4 6. Daniel’s ................... 2-4 7. Smashers .................. 1-6 8. Wild Women ............ 0-7
Women’s B league volleyball standings MT. PLEASANT — In women’s B league volleyball action this week, The Crazy Chicks defeated Hot Dams 25-16, 2520. Digets beat Serving Cerveza 25-22, 25-23. Wii Not Fit over Mother Cluckin’ Chicken’s 257, 25-19 and Serve-Ivors beat Volley Girls 25-13, 25-18. Butt Naked defeated Just Hit It in three games 25-20, 26-27, 15-10. Passed Our Prime over Spiked Punch 25-13, 25-6. Twisted Sista’s beat Dig It in three games 25-16, 20-25, 15-8 and Wii Not Fit defeated Butt
Naked 25-21, 25-14. Digets over Serve-Ivors 25-21, 25-21. Serving Cerveza defeated Mother Cluckin’ Chickens 25-12, 25-17. T-Birds beat Bump 25-14, 25-17. We Showed Up over The Crazy Chicks 25-5, 25-8 and Volley Girls beat Girls Night Out in three games 20-25, 25-21, 1512. 1. Digets ..................... 9-0 2. Set To Kill ................ 9-0 3. Serving Cerveza ......... 7-2 4. T-Birds .................... 7-2 5. Passed Our Prime ...... 7-2
6. Wii Not Fit ............... 7-2 7. We Showed Up .......... 5-3 8. Twisted Sista’s .......... 5-3 9. Volley Girls ...............5-4 10. Serve-Ivors .............4-5 11. Dig It ..................... 4-4 12. The Crazy Chicks .... 4-6 13. Spiked Punch ........... 3-5 14. Girls Night Out ........ 3-5 15. Shooters .................. 3-5 16. Knee Pad Rehab ........ 3-5 17. Hot Dams ................ 2-7 18. Just Hit It ................ 2-7 19. Butt Naked .............. 1-8 20. Bump ..................... 1-8 21. Mother Cluck Ckns .. 0-9
UDAF seeks specialty crop grant applications SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is seeking grant proposals for projects designed to increase production and availability of fruits and vegetables, and other specialty crops in Utah. Grant proposals for a portion of the $275,000 available are due by March 23, 2018. Email completed applications to Jack Wilbur at jackwilbur@utah. gov. Access the application at: https://ag.utah.gov/home/ blog/650-specialty-crop-
block-grant.html. The federally funded Specialty Crop Block Grant program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop producers in areas such as marketing, promotion, education, research, trade, and increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops. Specialty Crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture). A complete list of specialty
crops is posted on the USDA website: https://www.ams. usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp/specialty-crop. Individual producers, producer groups, organizations, and associations, as well as state and local organizations, academia and other specialty crops stakeholders are eligible to apply. For any questions regarding the application process contact Jack Wilbur at (801) 538-7098 or by email at jackwilbur@ utah.gov.
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Wildlife, roads don’t mix: Be aware of animals on move TERRY MESSMER
USU Extension
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Bullied children can’t count on help from their city councils, so it’s often up to their parents to help them find solutions. It’s important for children to know someone will listen to them and do all they can to help them.
Children can face down bullies with help JERRY BOLA
Martial Art Extreme
GREENSBORO, GA — Childhood bullying has become such a widespread problem that one Wisconsin community even proposed levying $1,000 fines against the parents of bullies. In most cases, though, bullied children can’t count on help from their city councils, so it’s often up to their parents to help them find solutions. In extreme situations, fighting back might be the answer, but that should be a last resort, says a martial arts instructor who has taught young people how to face bullies. “You can learn to bob and weave, and to deliver punishing blows, and when it comes to self-defense that’s all very important,” says Jerry Bola, who has practiced martial arts for nearly four decades and is creator of the Martial Art Extreme DVD training program. “But what is perhaps even more important is the confidence that comes with martial arts training. That confidence alone is often enough to help a youth stand up to bullies without ever actually fighting them.” Bullying doesn’t just present momentary problems for young people. It can create serious health concerns, including physical injury, social and emotional distress, and even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Victims are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and poor school adjustment, the CDC reports, and bullies themselves are at increased risk for substance use, academic problems, and violence later in adolescence and adulthood. Bola offers a few tips for parents of children who face harassment at school or on the playground: • Let the bullied child know they have support. It’s important for children to know someone will listen to them and do all they can to help them. Counselors often remind parents that they shouldn’t place blame on the child by asking questions such as, “Did you do something that might have made them bully you?” That wrongly puts the blame on the victim.
• Tell the child they can be assertive without being violent. Bullies tend to prey on those they can easily push around, emotionally or physically. “That’s why it’s important to let them know they can’t push you around,” Bola says. This is where the confidence that martial arts training provides plays a significant role. Children who know they can defend themselves if it comes to that can much more easily look a bully in the eye and brush off their taunts without letting things escalate,” he says. “They are able to stay calm as they speak to the bully.” • Encourage youth to report the problem. If the bullying is happening at school, the child should let a teacher, school administrator or other adult know. The parent can also contact someone at the school to discuss what is happening so action can be taken. Getting a child involved in an activity that they can become good at, like playing baseball, learning a musical instrument or joining a swim team can also serve to help improve their personal confidence and self-esteem, Bola says. Bola, of course, is a big believer in martial arts as one such option. “It gets you in shape physically and mentally,” Bola says. “As a person transforms their body, they’ll also transform their mind to be more focused, more disciplined and more aware. The youth will build the confidence to know they have what it takes not only to stand up against bullies, but to overcome any challenge in life.” About Bola Jerry Bola, a martial arts instructor, is the creator of Martial Art Extreme, a DVD training program designed to help people build confidence, deal with bullies, lose weight and stay fit. Bola has practiced martial arts for nearly 40 years. He previously worked as a correctional officer, but now is a real estate agent and building contractor when he’s not giving martial arts instruction. For more information about Martial Art Extreme, visit www.martialartextreme.com or call (877) 277-9843.
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LOGAN — With snow blankets at higher evaluations, wild animals are on the move. Most of them cross the roads during their seasonal migrations while searching for food, water and cover. Wild animals often move under the cover of darkness, with peak times during the low light of dawn and dusk. Unfortunately for them, and the unwary motorist, these peak times often coincide with rush hour. Deer migration corridors are the areas of highest risk and are often clearly marked with signs. However, many motorists who drive by the signs daily become oblivious to them. Even marking the signs with flags and flashing lights have failed to garner increased attention of the higher collision risk. Research from Utah State University (USU) confirmed that if motorists actually drove the speed limit in the areas of highest risk, they could reduce their chances of having a deer-vehicle collision by over 200 percent. Most Las Vegas gamblers would take those odds anytime! While it is not possible to
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Deer migration corridors are the areas of highest risk and are often clearly marked with signs. However, many motorists who drive by the signs daily become oblivious to them. Drivers can take actions to better prepare themselves for wildlife encounters. anticipate the actions of wildlife crossing the roads, drivers can take actions to better prepare themselves for encounters by learning about wildlife behavior and driving more defensively. Here are the best tools: n Be especially alert at dawn and dusk. Motorcyclists should be extra cautious during these times. n Heed wildlife crossing signs by slowing down. These signs are placed in areas known to have the highest number of
wildlife-vehicle collisions. n Be especially alert on roadways near wooded, agricultural and wetland areas and by lakes and streams. n Scan both sides of the road. Ask vehicle passengers to also help watch for wildlife. When able, use high beam headlights to illuminate the road. n Do not drive distracted. Put away food, phones and any other distractions. n Look for the shine of an animal’s eyes, which can be
seen from a distance. Slow down if an animal is spotted near the road. n Animals often travel in groups, and there may be more following behind the first one, so keep watching. In addition, an animal that has crossed the road may try to cross again. n Do not throw food scraps or trash out of the vehicle. These can attract animals to the roadways. n Most importantly – drive the speed limit and buckle up. n If an animal is seen on the road, do not swerve. Stay in the lane and slow down. n If several animals are standing in the road, do not try to drive through them or get out of the vehicle to chase them. Honk the horn and flash the lights to encourage them to move on. n If a driver has a vehicle-wildlife collision, pull off the road and turn on the hazard lights. Do not try to approach an injured animal. n Call 911 or contact the local police department. If the animal is injured and it can still be located, the police department or sheriff ’s office can contact a conservation officer to assess the animal’s condition.
Frank Chester Robertson: Dreamweaver Meet Frank Chester Robertson, the famous Utah author who made his living writing popular Westerns that belied his own life of desperation on the Mormon frontier. Editor’s note: Welcome to the Beehive Archive, a bitesized look at some of the most pivotal and peculiar events in Utah history. With all of the history and none of the dust, the Beehive Archive is a fun way to catch up on Utah’s past. Beehive Archive is a production of Utah Humanities. Frank Robertson wasn’t exactly the kind of writer groomed in literary circles. Born in 1890, he was the son of a homesteader drawn West by the persistent dream of owning his own farm. But success was elusive – not only for his
father – but for Frank and his two brothers, who soon learned about hardships on the frontier. Dry farming, sheepherding, and the flights of fantasy of a debt-ridden dad left them and their mother regularly broke and returning to the trail. The boys worked in quarries or collected firewood when they weren’t vagrant, or what they called “being on the bum.” Frank recalled his mother’s answer to her boys’ complaints about their perpetual poverty. “We’ve been poor before,” she said, “and we’ve never starved to death yet.” There would always appear what she called “a ram in the thicket,” a reference to the biblical prophet Abraham who was spared sacrificing his son Isaac by the appearance of a ram. Somehow they would always be provided for, even at the eleventh hour. But Robertson’s obligatory ram was long in coming. An avid reader, Robertson’s break came after the family’s move to Ogden in 1920. His short story about an old, three-legged coyote was published in a pulp magazine back East. Frank received $35 for this story, whereas the most he had
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ever earned as a laborer was $5 a day. Robertson had lived the nightmare of homesteading the West, but he knew how to sell the dream of the mythical West for the sake of his readers. They were hungry for vivid tales of cowboys and frontier justice, and Robertson met their demand by writing hundreds of books, short stories, and newspaper serials, which “sold like
hotcakes” and were translated into several languages. Through his fiction-writing, Robertson supported his extended family during the Depression on a cherry farm in Mapleton, Utah; where he lived until his death in 1969. Today, Robertson is most known for his lyrical, hard-bitten autobiography – still in print – and appropriately titled, “A Ram in the Thicket.”
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT North Sanpete School District is accepting applications for the following position:
Full-time Technology Support Specialist This is a full-time position with benefits to begin immediately
Preferred Skills: • Active Directory • VMWare • Tech support (Apple, MacOS, IOS, Windows, Linux) • Great Personal & Troubleshooting Skills • Joomla • JAMF.Caspersuite • Canvas/Instructure • Ability to script • Chrome Management/Chromebooks
Part-time Speech and Language Pathologist
For the 2018-2019 School Year with benefits Qualifications: • Qualified as a Speech and Language Pathologist • Master’s Degree required • Preference given to those with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence • Experience preferred, but not required • Exemplary communication skills and ability to relate to at-risk students and their parents
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Interested persons may fill out a written application, formal resume and three letters of recommendation and send to North Sanpete School District Office, 220 E. 700 S. Mt Pleasant, UT. 84647. Persons with applications already on file at the school district office or current employees may email randy.shelley@nsanpete.org and Melanie.lee@nsanpete.org or call (435) 462-2485 to have their application activated for this position. Persons may also call to have an application form mailed. North Sanpete School District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, or disability.
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Snacking keeps eaters fat! LEANNE ELY
The Dinner Diva
FORT MILL, SC — One of things I used to promote was eating five-six small meals a day--that’s right, to just kept that jaw chewing and the body in digestive mode pretty much all day. Well guess what? It doesn’t work! As a matter of fact, it’s ruinous to a person’s health and will keep their blood sugar levels perpetually up (that means their pancreas is exhausted from constantly pumping insulin--and that eventually leads to diabetes type two, folks). Snacking also increases the risk of bacterial overgrowth in the intestinal tract. This is because the digestive waves need time to reset and to move things along. If a person is a snacker, there’s constantly food in there and there’s no time for the reset to happen. Food stays in the system too long and a person can end up with SIBO (Small Intestine
Bacterial Overgrowth). NOT everyone ends up with SIBO of course, but it does put a person more at risk. Snacking all day (yes, even healthy snacks!) also puts the body at higher risk for acid reflux, especially if a person is a nighttime snacker. Or how about constipation? That’s a fun one! Snackers are more likely to be constipated because of the lack of peristalsis; larger meals will trigger the nervous system’s reflex, but constant snacking will not. And finally, it messes up a person’s hormones--leptin and ghrelin are the hunger hormones. Proper leptin levels help the body stay in control while ghrelin is the gremlin making a person want to strap on the feedbag! People are constantly stimulating that gremlin and suppressing their leptin if they are always eating throwing everything out of whack, turning themselves into a food beast! The solution? Eat three good meals a day--better, eat two
good meals a day. And start the day with a collagen rich smoothie like one of my favorites: Green Garden Chocolate Smoothie Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 celery stick, chopped; 1/2 cucumber, sliced; 1/2 apple, peeled; 1/2 cup fresh kale, chopped; 1 tablespoon flax seeds; 2 scoops Perfect Paleo Protein 2.0; 1 scoop FiberMender 3.0 Instructions: In a blender, add unsweetened coconut milk, celery, cucumber, apple, kale, flax seeds, PPP and Fibermender 3.0; blend until smooth and enjoy! It’s ok to add a tad more milk or water, if a thinner smoothie is preferred. Here’s the deal—the public was sold a bill of goods a few years back when it came to eating five-six small meals a day. Yes eating like this means a person won’t ever feel hungry,
but the body needs to know what hunger feels like so a person knows when it’s time to eat! And people need to give their poor body a break! Two tasty, healthy meals a day, one amazing, nutrient dense, keep the body full smoothie each day is the ticket to holding on to personal health and holding on to a healthy weight. If a person has weight to lose, this formula works well too! Do the research—people will be surprised that this alla-person-can-eat small meal deal has become a relic of the past, it just plain doesn’t work and it keeps the body in a state of stress as well. And speaking of research, check this out: In one study, a high protein breakfast smoothie (at least 20 grams of protein) helps a person eat less calories (but still get the nutrients they need when a person makes them the Dinner Diva way! In another study, high protein breakfasts help cut crav-
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Before eating that lunch, consider this, is it one-of-five or six small meals a day? If so, studies have shown that it doesn’t work and isn’t good for the body. The solution? Eat three good meals a day--better, eat two good meals a day. ings by 60 percent and late night snacking in half! Three more studies--one shows that increasing the protein especially with a breakfast smoothie, helps a person to eat up to 441 calories less per day without actively trying to limit their portions. Love this study--smoothies containing at least 20 grams of protein, decreased hunger by 50-65 percent! Woo Hoo!! And, by the end of a 12 week study, participants lost an average of 11 pounds!! Now that is great news!
Making sure that protein rich smoothies are nutrient rich is the key! PS—The Dinner Diva will help people dial this smoothie thing in—and will send a free smoothie recipe ebook with each order of the Perfect Paleo Protein! (Yes, that includes the kits!) Leanne Ely is a NYT bestselling author and the creator of http://SavingDinner.com, the original menu planning website, bringing families back to the dinner table for over 15 years.
Light ‘em up now for better garden results MELINDA MYERS
Gardening expert
MUKWONAGO, WI — It’s time to break out the seeds and potting mix to start garden plants indoors. It’s a great way to keep that green thumb in shape over winter. Plus, those who do will save money, increase their variety of plants and jump start the growing
season when they start seeds under LED grow lights. Indoor growing conditions often offer limited light and that can mean tall leggy transplants with weak stems. Gardeners can greatly increase their success by investing in quality grow lights. Adding artificial light to the seed starting regime results in stout trans-
plants with strong stems and deep green leaves. Invest wisely when shopping for indoor plant lights. Fluorescent tubes used to be the standard because they provided a wide spectrum of light needed for plant growth and flowering, were relatively inexpensive and readily available. Unfortunately, they used sig-
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nificant amounts of electricity and needed to be replaced every few years. Then many gardeners shifted to full spectrum fluorescent grow lights. Many last longer than the older and larger fluorescent tubes, but new LED grow lights (gardeners.com) provide even better light intensity with much less energy. Those who looked at LED lights in the past, may have suffered sticker shock. Fortunately, the prices have dropped. If a person considers that LED plant lights typically use half the energy of fluorescent tubes, provide consistent light quality and last up to five times longer, the long-term savings outweighs the initial investment. Plus, LED lights are mercury-free and won’t add contaminates to landfills. When replacing fluorescent tubes with LED grow lights, look for compatibility. Some of the newer LED grow lights are compatible with existing T-5 light setups. Gardeners can just replace the bulb, not the whole
lighting system. Doing so will help gardeners get the most out of their investment and grow better transplants with proper use. Move seedlings under lights as soon as they start breaking through the soil surface. It works best to keep the lights about six inches above the top of seedlings. This means growers will need to raise the lights or lower the plants as the seedlings grow. Gardeners can make their own light stand using adjustable supports to raise and lower lights as needed. Use a reflector above grow light tubes to direct the light downward toward the plants. Bounce light back onto seedlings by using reflective surfaces under and around the plants. But, even easier, is to invest in a quality grow light stand like the SunLite® Garden. Set the lights on a timer. Seedlings need about 14 to 16 hours of light. Plants do need a dark period, so running the lights longer wastes electricity and is not good for the plants.
If the grow lights are being used to supplement natural daylight, the lights may only need to be run a few hours a day. Monitor plant growth and increase the duration if plants appear leggy or pale. Increased light along with proper watering, fertilizer and growing temperatures will ensure gardeners have a bumper crop of transplants for their gardens and containers. About Myers Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Gardener’s Supply for her expertise to write this article. For more information visit Myers’s web site at www.melindamyers.com.
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TIGHT SHIP HANDYMAN We do it all. Just ask Captain Greg 435-262-0467 for a bid. Woodworking with Hand Tools. A workshop at Snow College held March 8, 9,10, &15,16,17 in the West Campus Shop. Questions, contact Myron at (435) 8511789. For more information snow.edu/community/communityed/ephraim/Woodworking%20with%20Hand %20Tools.html
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH, FOURTH DISTRICT COURT 125 NORTH 100 WEST, PROVO, UTAH 84601, CASE NUMBER 164402415, JUDGE BRADY VERIFIED PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY PARENT TIME AND SUPPORT: Joshua Lyle Lister THE STATE OF UTAH TO JOSHUA LYLE LISTER: You are hereby informed that you have thirty (30) days to file a formal response in this custody proceeding if you wish to contest the terms of the petition to modify custody, parent time and support. Failure to file said response within thirty (30) days of receiving this notice will result in; no further notice in connection with this custody proceeding and an order of default entering against you. Any response to this notice and the proposed divorce must be filed with the Fourth Judicial District Court, Utah County, at the address listed above, and a copy shall be mailed to: John S. Larsen, Petitioner’s Attorney 1215 N. 500 W., Provo, Utah 84604 Legal notice 21892 Published in The Pyramid March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2018. PUBLIC NOTICE SANPETE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING THE SANPETE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WILL BE HOLDING THEIR NEXT MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 2018, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE SANPETE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 160 NORTH MAIN, ROOM 101, MANTI, UTAH. MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING ARE OUTLINED IN THE FOLLOWING AGENDA AGENDA: 6:30 P.M., Gay Bastian is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a ground mounted solararray located on her property at 300 East in the Axtell service area. The property is in the RA-2 zone with 40 acres on Parcel #11034. Alan Stapley is requesting approval of a 1-lot minor subdivision located West of Chester, 1 mile on the Feed Mill road. The total parcel acreage is 79.41 and located in the A zone. The subdivision lot will be 5.524 acres on Parcel #S-25793. Birch Creek Service Ranch is requesting approval of a Conditional use permit for a Dude Ranch located on their property south of Spring City approximately 3 ½ miles in the Pigeon Hollow area. It is located in the A zone on 78.2 acres on Parcel # 27367X. Kris Jorgensen is requesting preliminary approval of an 8 lot major subdivision located northeast of Manti City in the RA-2 zone. The property is 38.9 acres on Parcel # 7334X. Discussion of the County's private roads for subdivisions and developments, being accepted for county maintenance upon meeting a minimum standard for improvements. Approval of Minutes Individuals with disabilities needing special accommodations during this proceeding should contact Sandy Neill, County Clerk, (435) 835-2131 at least 3 work days in advance. Attested to this the 22nd day of February 2018. Sandy Neill Sanpete County Clerk Legal notice 21830 Published in The Pyramid March 1, 2018.
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before MARCH 21, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 65-3989 (a43275): Conover Family Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, Sterling Irrigation Company propose(s) using 0.1733 ac-ft from the Six Mile Creek (1 mile East of Sterling) for OTHER: Evaporation from pond (0.1733 acre-foot). 65-3699 (a43310): Birch Creek Irrigation Company, Karen S. Parsons Revocable Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources propose(s) using 3.0 ac-ft from groundwater (Fairview-skyline Mtn. Resort) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 51-7915 (a43311): Cory T. and Tara K. Payne, Cory T. Payne propose(s) using 2.25 ac-ft from groundwater (5 miles South of Indianola) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 51-7467 (a43340): Joseph J. Tilton propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft from groundwater (Indianola, Oaker Hills) for IRRIGATION. NONUSE 65-4021 (A37696): Bailey Family Living Trust is/are seeking Nonuse period for 0.0069 cfs from groundwater (2 miles NW of Moroni) for STOCKWATERING. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal Notice 21372 Published in The Pyramid on February 22 and March 1, 2018.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main, Manti, UT 84642, on March 28, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed dated August 28, 2015, and executed by RANDY G. PETERSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS") SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CACHE VALLEY BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS as Beneficiary, which Trust Deed was recorded on September 1, 2015, as Entry No. 208163, in Book 684, at Page 1574, in the Official Records of Sanpete County, State of Utah covering real property purportedly located at 490 South State Street, Mount Pleasant, Utah 84647 in Sanpete County, Utah, and more particularly described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 4, BLOCK 74, PLAT "A", MT. PLEASANT CITY SURVEY; THENCE WEST 68 FEET; THENCE NORTH 107.25 FEET; THENCE EAST 68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 107.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Tax ID: 16397 The current Beneficiary of the trust deed is UTAH HOUSING CORPORATION, and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is RANDY G. PETERSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 2:00 p.m. the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to Lincoln Title Insurance Agency in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted. DATED: February 16, 2018. LINCOLN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY By: Paula Maughan Its: Vice President Telephone: (801) 476-0303 web site: www.smithknowles.com SK File No. 17-1228 Legal notice 21481 Published in The Pyramid February 22, March 1 and 8, 2018.
Dorothy McArthur 1937~2018 BOUNTIFUL-- Early on Feb. 24, 2018, our dear sweet Mother, Dorothy Tucker McArthur, was reunited with her beloved husband, Glen. She had missed him so much and looked forward to the day that they could be together again. Dorothy Tucker McArthur was born April 14, 1937, in Castle Gate, Utah. Mom was the youngest child of Valten and Lorna Tucker. She loved her parents, her brother, Art, and sister, Loy, with all her heart and they loved her! What a party they all must be having in Heaven now along with her sister, Ilene, who died at just two years old. Dorothy loved being raised in Fairview surrounded by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She said she had a wonderful childhood and was blessed with good parents and family. Dorothy loved North Sanpete High School and had many friends who remained dear to her all her life. She was a straight "A" student. She performed in plays, was an excellent typist, and a beautiful seamstress. Mom loved to read and to learn. She went back to school to get her bachelor's degree and taught first grade at Bountiful Elementary for 10 years. She loved those kids! Dorothy married Keith Glen McArthur Dec. 16, 1955. They were married and sealed in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. Six children were blessed to be born into their family. Dorothy was a faithful member of the LDS Church. She served in many church callings such as Relief Society president, Young Women's president, Primary presidency and Stake Young Women's president. Mom and Dad served as temple workers in the Bountiful LDS Temple. She enjoyed serving for 10 years as a tour guide in the LDS Church Office Building. Dorothy was actively involved with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She also loved the literary arts guild she belonged to and the many friends she made there. Dorothy's grandchildren enjoyed the sleepovers, ice cream, games (Don't Eat Pete!) and what a great cook she was! She was especially known for her rolls, pies, sweet rolls, and of course cookies! She also has many great-grandchildren that she dearly loved as well. Dorothy is survived by her six children: Robert Glen McArthur, Camille (Doug) Jessop, Jacqueline (Ken) Romney, Kaylene (Eric) Parkinson, Mark Tucker (Angela) McArthur and Matthew Layne McArthur; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren with more on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen; brother, Arthur Tucker; and sisters, Donna Ilene Tucker and Emma Loy Pack. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 3 in the Bountiful 25th LDS Ward,1500 South 600 East, Bountiful. Visitations will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 2 at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful; and from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., prior to services at the church. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
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Tips for blending five generations into same workplace SUE HAWKES
CEO of YESS!
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — “A divided country” is a prevalent theme in America today, and simultaneously many business leaders find the need for their employees to work well together has never been more important – or perhaps more challenging. For the first time in modern history, the workforce consists of four and sometimes five generations within a single company. That age/experience difference can lead to varied ways of looking at things – and also varied ways in which co-workers perceive those from another generation. Research by firms that explore office interaction reveals generation gaps in areas such as communication style, goals, adaptation to change and technical skills. Bosses face the challenge of how to bridge these differences. “It starts with dropping the stereotypes,” says Sue Hawkes of www.suehawkes.com, a leadership expert and author of Chasing Perfection: Shatter the Illusion, Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success. “Belief in generational stereotypes limits your ability to harness the best from everyone
at the table. A company’s leader can learn how to unlock potential from all generations by engaging everyone around shared values.” Hawkes gives four tips on how business leaders can get employees in a multi-generational company to work well together through effective communication: • Building bridges Despite wide age disparities, common ground needs to be found. Hawkes says that requires investing the time to learn about others and their motivations. “The research and conversations about generations tend to focus on the differences,” Hawkes says. “Millennials, for instance, get a bad rap in the working world, like they have an inflated sense of entitlement. Yet research shows they share some traits with entrepreneurs.” • Daily check-ins Reading the temperature in a multi-generational office doesn’t include trying to read employees’ minds. Hawkes emphasizes that younger people new to their career need interaction. “Don’t assume people you’re mentoring haven’t asked a question because they already know the answer,” Hawkes says.
“Be proactive and make daily check-ins a habit. It gives them a chance to air thoughts and ask questions.” • Share a big enough “why” Employees of all ages and backgrounds are key gears that turn the big wheel. At the center of that wheel is the why – essentially, the core values of the company culture. “Some people are put off by a new or younger employee’s need to know the why for the things they’re asked to do,” Hawkes says. “Once rules and methods are explained as connections to success, everybody moves forward with a renewed purpose.” • Set clear expectations for projects, goals No matter what generation leaders are from, they should make sure their mentee or employee understands exactly what they want and how with a specific timeline. “It’s important to be explicitly clear,” Hawkes says. “Someone from a different generation may not have the same ideas about what is relevant and necessary toward certain business objectives.” “I challenge the belief that any generation can be categorized and generalized in be-
havior,” Hawkes says. “We can move from seeing the barriers between us to a place of common ground and opportunity, doing so with courageous and open conversations expanding on what each person brings to the table.” About Sue Hawkes Sue Hawkes (www.suehawkes. com) is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader. BNENIN — STOCK.ADOBE.COM Chasing Perfection: Shatter Once rules and methods are explained as connections to the Illusion, Minimize Self- success in the workplace, everybody moves forward with a Doubt & Maximize Success is her renewed purpose. fourth book. She is CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by FOR the Governor’s Council for her Anna J. Poulson Carlton leadership program, the ReWHEN gional U.S. Small Business AdNoon, Friday, March 2 ministration Women in Business Mt. Pleasant Champion of the Year award, the City Cemetery Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture’s Family prayer given by Unsung Hero award, Women Claude Workman (family Who Lead from Minnesota Busifriend) ness Magazine, Achieve! Vision Award from NAWBO Minnesota, and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year.
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well-rounded individual and has taken a wide variety of college classes, including Intro to Criminal Justice, College Algebra, and English 1010. Ericksen carried that overall talent into extracurricular activities and sings in the Concert Choir, was the setter for the varsity Hawk volleyball team and was also on the swim team. As a swimmer, Ericksen and three others broke the school record for the medley swim, and then continued to set the bar lower as the year progressed. That relay team competed at state this year. She was also chosen as First runner-up and Miss Congeniality in the recent Miss Fairview competition. Trevor Olson, son of Dr. Glen and Ann Jeannette Olson, Mt. Pleasant, will represent in the music category. Olson has been a busy young man and worked all summer long as the drum major of the high school
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all meetings for the public record. When there is a conflict in schedules, then the deputy city recorder can cover for Banks. For that closed session, Deputy Recorder Jeanne M. Tejada, was asked to take the place of Banks. Knowing that she would not be allowed to attend the closed session of the public meeting, Banks was frustrated in part because she was being told she could not attend a meeting that she is statutorily required, as part of her job description, to
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marching band and plays several instruments as well. Besides the marching band, Olson also plays in the Jazz Band and sings in the Concert Choir. He also plays tennis for the Hawks and has taken classes like Human Physiology, College Algebra, English 1010, Medical Terminology, Psychology 1010 and Physics to round out his music ambitions. Kailee Burgess, daughter of Paul and Karen Burgess, Moroni, is a strong choice to represent the dance category. Burgess has been a dancer almost her whole life. This year she was the captain of the Spiriteers Drill Team at the high school. Even though she suffered from bad knees, Burgess continued to dance and lead her team to success. Besides being a wonderful dancer, Kailee is also a bright student with classes like College Algebra, English 1010, and Leadership Principles to her credit. Emily Hill, daughter of Robert and Alicia Hill, Moroni, will represent North Sanpete in speech and drama. Actually she has already represented
the Sanpete Valley very well having won numerous awards in competition and has shared those talents in various school productions. Hill can speak with her hands as well as her lips, having taken two years of ASL to complement her Criminal Justice, College Algebra, Broadcasting, Drama, and Speech courses. Hannah Ostraff, daughter of Joseph and Melina Ostraff, Fairview, is the representative in the visual art category and has art in her genes. Her father is a fine artist and her brother was the representative in this same category last year. Ostraff has had her art accepted in several competitions and has received numerous awards for her skills. She has participated in the Springville competition as well as at the state level. Classes in Journalism, English 1010, American Government and Photography have helped Ostraff during her high school years. She is also an accomplished tennis player, filling the second singles slot for the Lady Hawks this past year
and is an Academic All-State recipient. Thomas DeGroff, son of Robert and Jane DeGroff, Spring City, is a strong contender in the science category for North Sanpete High. DeGroff has taken most of the science courses the school has to offer and has extended his knowledge by participating in the Green Car competition where he helped to build and race an emission free vehicle. DeGroff has judged science fairs in Fairview and Fountain Green, while sharing his expertise with younger, budding scientists. He also plays trumpet in the school band, writes for the school paper, and has Art 1010 and English 1010 college credits to his name. Wesley Madsen, son of Brian and Nanette Madsen, Spring City, he will represent the trade and technology category. Looking at his school transcript it’s obvious where this young man’s interests lie and he has just finished putting up some new wood trim in the counseling center at the high school.
Madsen has classes like CAD Mechanical Design, Furniture Design and Manufacturing, Welding and Woodworking on his resume, as well as College Algebra, English 1010 and Intro to Engineering. He also loves sports, plays football, wrestles, and is a part of the baseball team. Christian Sanchez, son of Samuel and Evelia Sanchez, Mt. Pleasant, is fluent in Spanish and English, as well as being able to communicate in French, which makes him the choice for the foreign language category for North Sanpete. Sanchez is also a senior class officer this year. He was a big part of the success of the boys’ soccer team last year and will be looked at to help lead again this year. Sanchez has taken a tough load of classes including Public Speaking, Math 1030, Criminal Justice, Physics, and writes for the school paper. Makade Talbot, son of Mica and Camie Talbot, Moroni, represents North Sanpete in the English category. As a skilled wordsmith, Talbot can often be
found walking the halls at the school with a deck of cards in his hands, waiting to show his latest card trick to anyone with interest. But it didn’t take magic for Talbot to be selected in this category as he is an accomplished writer. He is also well-liked throughout the school and was selected as the student body president for this year. Talbot also writes for the school paper and has English 1010 and Math 1030, along with ASL to his name. Anna Staker, daughter of Ed and Sara Staker, Mt. Pleasant, is the general sterling scholar for this year. She is also a student body officer and is very involved in student government. Staker sings with the school’s concert choir and has participated in the school musicals. Needing to have a variety of interests for this category, she has filled her class schedule with Human Physiology, Math 1030 and French II courses. Staker has also been a member of the Lady Hawk tennis team the past four years and is an Academic All-State recipient.
attend and report on. Banks then wrote a letter expressing her feelings and gave it to Mayor Bigler and asked Bigler to read it. Bigler suggested it could be read during the council meeting and after some contemplation by Banks, Banks agreed it could be read. When the letter was read by Mayor Bigler during the council meeting, Bigler was surprised to read Bank’s letter of resignation, along with her reasons for offering to resign, which included allegations of actions taken by certain council members, whom were unnamed. Bigler’s disagreement over
whether a closed session should be held and her emotions after reading Banks letter, led to Mayor Bigler’s departure prior to the start of the closed session. Justin Atkinson, mayor pro tem, was left in charge. After the meeting, Banks took a leave of absence. In regards to the closed session held that night, the public body voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public for a discussion of personnel matters. There are only certain instances when a closed meeting can take place, as enumerated in the handout that was given to each of the councilmembers
by Mayor Bigler that night. Generally all parts of all meetings are required to be open to the public. There are however, some circumstances when a portion of a meeting may be closed to the public. These are intended to be very limited exceptions and every meeting, even one anticipated by the body to be closed to the public, must be convened and begin as an open public meeting. A city or town public body can close portions of its meetings to do the following: A). Discuss the character, professional competence, or
physical or mental health of an individual. B). Hold a strategy session to discuss collective bargaining. C). Hold a strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation. D). Hold a strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property when public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the public body from completing the transaction. E). Hold a strategy session to discuss the sale of real property.
F). Discuss the deployment of security devices and investigative proceedings regarding criminal conduct. In addition there are other purposes for closed meetings that are not relevant to cities and towns. At least two-thirds of the members of the public body present must vote to close the meeting, before it can be closed. The reasons for holding the closed meeting and the vote either for or against the proposition to hold the meeting are to be entered into the minutes of the public portion of the meeting.
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