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Eight vie for 2019 Miss Fairview crown FAIRVIEW—Eight young, talented women will compete during the 2019 Miss Fairview Scholarship Pageant to be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at the Peterson Dance Hall, Fairview. The chosen theme for this year is, “Superstar”. The winner will replace the current reigning Miss Fairview Malia Ah Kuoi, who has done a wonderful job representing the city of Fairview for the past year. The 2019 contestants are: Emily Kerksiek Emily Kerksiek is the daughter of Amber & Scott Kerksiek. She will perform a violin solo for her talent. Julia Clista Galecki Julia Clista Galecki is the daughter of Cindy & Greg Galecki. She will perform a piano solo for her talent. Cortney Kelsey Cortney Kelsey is the daughter of Mare and Jamie Kelsey. She will perform a soccer warm-up routine for her talent. Elizabeth Madsen Elizabeth Madsen is the daughter of Jeremy and Jessica Madsen. She will perform a vocal solo for her talent. Caleigh Hathaway Caleigh Hathaway is the
Emily Kerksiek
Julia Clista Galecki
Cortney Kelsey
Elizabeth Madsen
Caleigh Hathaway
Callie Rigby
Natalie Day
Kennedy “Ryan” Mineer
daughter of Jana Janssen. She will perform a vocal solo for her talent. Callie Rigby Callie Rigby is the daughter
of John Rigby and Tonya Rigby. She will show a welding slideshow for her talent. Natalie Day Natalie Day is the daughter
of Allen and Andrea Day. She will perform a piano solo for her talent. Kennedy “Ryan” Mineer Kennedy “Ryan” Mineer is
daughter of Bryan & Shaun Mineer. She will perform a pom routine for her talent. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Daylight saving time begins
GUNNISON—A student at Gunnison Valley High School has pleaded guilty to eight counts of forcible sexual abuse. The 16-yearold football player was accused of abusing 12 other students and was charged in the fall of 2017. As part of a plea deal, the student was ordered to perform 288 hours of community service, complete therapy and move to another town. He was also ordered to write an apology letter and pay for any associated fees.
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MT. PLEASANT — Sanpete Valley Hospital, in an on-going effort to support the students in our communities, is proud to announce the annual Sanpete Valley Hospital Scholarship program. This program will donate three) $1,000 scholarship awards to high school seniors in Sanpete County. Applicants must currently be a high school senior at a Sanpete County High School or participating in an accredited HS curriculum and reside in Sanpete County. Applicants must also hold a current GPA of 3.6 or higher, plan to pursue a career in healthcare and be actively involved in community service. Applications may be obtained at sanpetehospital. org, front desk of administration building located at 1100 S. Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant; or from high school counselors. Completed Please see APPLICANTS, Page A1
2019 North Sanpete High Junior Prom Royalty
MT. PLEASANT — Daylight Saving Time will take effect at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 10. It is suggested to set clocks one hour ahead before retiring on Saturday. It is also a good idea to change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Daylight Saving Time is implemented so people may enjoy longer summer nights and save energy. Time will remain until Sunday, Nov. 3.
Gunnison student pleads guilty to forcible sex abuse
seeks scholarship applicants
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Junior lifeguard classes for ages 11-14 have been scheduled to take place in May at the Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center. Participants will learn first aid and basic rescue skills. Those who complete the course can earn free swim time by working at the pool.
MP Aquatic Center releases schedule Emma Bailey, queen, daughter of Robert and Tamara Bailey, Fountain Green. Spencer Brown, king, son of Joe and Christi McGriff, Spring City, were chosen to reign over the Junior Prom held last weekend at North Sanpete High School. (Photo courtesy of Jammie Hansen Photography)
White Ribbon Week emphasizes online safety SPRING CITY — Students at Spring City Elementary recently observed White Ribbon Week, which reminds students that online personal safety is important and there are steps each individual can take to receive that protection. During the week the students were taught online safety behavior through discussions and fun activities. The point was made that each
student can be a superhero where media choices are concerned. Students learned that they don’t need to be tech savvy, because online safety is less about computer skills and more about decision making skills. Students from Nancy Allred’s sixth grade class tied white ribbons Please see SAFETY, Page A8
MT. PLEASANT — Upcoming events and activities at the Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center include the following: Swimming lessons (public and private), junior lifeguard class, Scout merit badge classes, swim team, water aerobics and a swim camp. To sign up or participate, visit the center at 74 East Main, Mt. Pleasant, or call (435) 462-1333. All times and dates subject to change. Water aerobics Water aerobics is scheduled to take place all year. Participants can sign up for morning or evening classes, but the evening sessions are only held seasonally. Morning classes are scheduled to take place all year each Monday-Friday, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 8:309:30 a.m. Seasonal evening classes are scheduled on Tuesdays, Feb. 5-Nov. 20, from 6-7 p.m. Swimming lessons Public lessons are scheduled this spring and summer. Spring lessons will be held March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 and 21, from 3-3:45 p.m., and April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25, from 5-5:45 p.m. All
sessions offer levels Pre 1-6 and Parent-n-Child. Summer lessons are planned to take place June 3-13, 17-27, July 8-18 and July 29-Aug. 8. Expected times are 9:30 a.m., 10:20 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. Private lessons are available yearround. Junior lifeguard Junior lifeguard classes for ages 1114 will take place May 6, 8, 13 and 15, from 4-6 p.m. Participants will be trained in first aid and basic rescue skills. Each junior guard is expected to volunteer to work for two-hour shifts that will be assigned around their schedule. For each shift worked, free swim time is earned. Merit Badge classes Scout Merit badge classes for swimming, first aid and lifesaving are scheduled to take place from 9 a.m.Noon, as follows: First Aid, Friday, June 7; Swimming, Friday, June 14; and Lifesaving, Friday, June 21. Swim camp A four-day swim camp will be held Please see AQUATIC, Page A8
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Ephraim should forget about replacing city manager Dear Editor: Hansen’s resignation from Ephraim’s city manager reminds me how things have changed from the hiring of their first manager. The justification for his hiring was that he would bring in more money from federal grants than he would cost. Then, they hired a secretary to search and write federal grants and the manager manages the secretaries and various projects
that are not included in Ezra Taft Benson’s writings “The Proper Role of Government”. I seldom hear from a city councilman on city business. The manager is spokesman in between the council, mayor and the people. This insulates the city government from the people and is government not by the elected people but by bureaucracy. It’s no wonder I feel unrep-
resented and removed from the city. A city manager by education and training are socialists. We need look no farther than Venezuela to see the fruits of this system. If the city councilmen and mayor were really doing their job, not just attending city meetings to collect their $750 ($1,000 for mayor), each per month, there would be no need for a city manager and the
$150,000 could be used to meet the city’s obligations, without having to raise taxes. The city’s income has increased with the increase of people, property tax, sales and miscellaneous taxes. The city shouldn’t have to raise taxes for basic services. Now is a great time to just forget about hiring another city manager. Frank Crowther Ephraim
Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Feb. 11 Wyatt Lamar Parker, Spring City, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on Third District, Sandy Justice, Eighth District and two Midvale Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $8,595. Feb. 12 Louis Cannon Jackman, Spring City, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of lewdness. Booked and released for Spring City Justice Court. Dustin Henry Miller, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on four counts of controlled substance prohibitive acts and a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $12,800. Cassie Ray Yale, Fairview, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on two counts of obstructing justice and tampering with a witness. Booked and released for court. Feb. 13 Skylar Pratt Jarman, Springville, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of issuing a bad check or draft. Booked and released for court. Nicole Deann Jorgensen, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of no insurance, revoked, suspended or denied driver’s license; and on a Payson Justice, two Spanish Fork Fourth Circuit and American Fork Fourth
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Circuit Court Warrants. Bail was set at $5,470. Feb. 14 Dalton James Benton, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of possessions of drug paraphernalia, heroin; and theft. Bail was set at $4,580. Tess Kay Boudreaux, Fairview, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts possession of heroin and internal possessions of marijuana and methamphetamine. Bail was set at $7,210. Brook Kendra Hammond, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of possessions of heroin and drug paraphernalia and internal possessions of methamphetamine and heroin. Bail was set at $6,530. Corbin Keith Larsen, Fairview, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of possessions of heroin and drug paraphernalia; and internal possessions of methamphetamine and heroin. Bail was set at $6,530. Feb. 15 Julia Celeste McCoard, Logan, was arrested in the Cache County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sanpete Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $920. Feb. 19 Kathleen Thompson, Manti, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of tampering with a witness. Booked and released for court. Feb. 20 Heather C. Snarr, Draper, was arrested in the Salt Lake County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on two Sixth District Court Warrants. Bail was set at $10,000. Jose Guadalupe Tapia, Ephraim was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of possession of schedule I/II controlled substance. Bail was set at $1,950. Feb. 21 Alejandro Rodriguez Manzo, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Fairview by the Sanpete County
Sheriff ’s Office on a Murray Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $175. Feb. 23 Krystal Lynn Emery, Richfield, was arrested in Gunnison by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of possessions of methamphetamine in a correctional facility, drug paraphernalia, marijuana, using prescription/ controlled substance not lawfully prescribed; and a Gunnison Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $10,161. Allen William Napier, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on an Iron County Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $2,660. Feb. 24 Jonathan Gerald Hoagland, Manti, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sanpete Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $340. Nickole Wareham, Ephraim, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Utah Highway Patrol on charges of possession of marijuana, revoked, suspended or denied driver’s license, speeding and an Ephraim Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $1,670. Feb. 25 Armand Allred, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on the charge of sex offender in protected area and a Toole Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $2,020. Kristopher Cravens, Manti, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) on charges of violation condition of release after arrest for domestic violence. Bail was set at $680. Rory Joseph Lyons, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of possession of methamphetamine and two Sixth District Court Warrants. Bail was set at $11,950. Tommy Lee Nielson, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of domestic violence assault and criminal mischief. Bail was set at $1,750. Feb. 27 Megan Black Perry, Mt.
Pleasant, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of distribution of controlled substance, controlled substance prohibited acts and two Sixth District Court Warrants. No bail was set. Feb. 28 Wayne Lee Riley, Manti, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on the charge of financial transaction card offense and a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $6,950. March 1 Corey Hamilton Custer, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of DUI, two counts possession of methamphetamine, distribution of controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, unlawful conduct of prescription and expired or no driver’s license. No bail was set. Armando Tinoco, Midvale, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Fairview Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $430. Tyler Lee Nielson, Mt. Pleasant was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of possession of methamphetamine and obstructing justice. Bail was set at $3,900. March 2 Garrett Jensen, Spring City, was arrested in Fairview by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of DUI, possessions of drug paraphernalia, marijuana, schedule I/II controlled substance; and two counts of unlawful conduct using prescription not lawfully prescribed. Bail was set at $8,670. Gilbert5o Manzo-Regalado, Moroni, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $10,000. Richard Lett Potter, Roosevelt, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of criminal trespass, possession of methamphetamine, interfering with arresting officer; and on a Board of Parole and Pardons Warrant. No bail was set.
Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Feb. 26 are as follows: Receipts: 997; last week: 1072; feeder steers: higher; heifers: higher; Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter cows: lower; slaughter bulls: lower. Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 134.00 — 186.00; 400-500 lbs 145.00195.00; 500-600 lbs 145.00-
185.00; 600-700 lbs 130.00-156.75; 700800 lbs 129.00-145.00; 800-900 lbs 134.00138.75; 900-1000 lbs 124.50-131.50. Holstein steers: large frame 3: 300-400 lbs scarce; 400-500 lbs scarce; 500-600 lbs scarce; 600-700 lbs 82.75 — 88.00; 700-800 lbs scarce; 800-1000 lbs 61.00-73.50. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 132.50-160.00; 400-500 lbs 125.00-161.00; 500-600 lbs 117.50-157.50; 600-700 lbs
122.00-145.00; 700-800 lbs 121.00-135.00; 800-900 lbs 102.50-126.75; 900-1000 lbs 90.00-119.25; heiferettes: 610.00-985.00 per head; bred heifers scarce. Stock cows: 48.55-59.75; pairs: scarce. Slaughter cows: boning: 80-90% lean: scarce; breaking 75-80% lean: scarce; commercial: scarce; cutter 85-90% lean: scarce. Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002100 lbs scarce; yield grade 2: 1400-2000 lbs scarce; cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs scarce.
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Food and fun MERRILL OGDEN
I had dinner last Monday night. You possibly had dinner that night too. If you did, what a coincidence! What distinguishes my dinner, from the dinner that was had by most everyone else in Sanpete, and the rest of the world, for that matter, is that I ate at Shep’s Grill in Fountain Green. There were a bunch of us there as a group. The group is a loosely organized neighborhood “diner’s club.” When we’re all in attendance, there are about 20 of us gathering for meals at various places every other month. We had 15 of us there the other night in Fountain Green. I think my wife and I were invited into this elite group a year or two ago because they wanted someone new to take on the scheduling of the event. My wife currently has that duty. Now, when I say “elite,” what I mean is that we fit the rigorous criteria of being 1) old’ish, 2) we’re empty nesters, and 3) we generally eat dinner on any given night. Monday night I had the Mushroom Bacon Burger with “Shanny Cheese Fries.” I really liked it. I also had enough mixed up soda pop to fill a five-gallon bucket (seemed like anyway). Diners use a self-service soda fountain machine with a bunch of flavor mix-ins available. I recommend ½ Diet Dr. Pepper, ½ Fresca, with a squirt each of Ruby Red Grapefruit and Coconut flavors. It was a nice night out with friends. And the atmosphere of sitting in a General Store for dinner was fun. How often do you pick up a big container of cornstarch and add that to a dinner ticket as you pay for your meal? We did. Going out to eat in Sanpete can be a lot of fun. Part of the fun is that you almost always run into people you know. It’s almost like belonging to a diner’s club even when you don’t intend it that way. We don’t have a huge number of restaurants and cafés in Sanpete. But I enjoy the ones we have. I admit that I’m not a real “foodie,” but I do like to eat. I have learned that liking to eat doesn’t not make one a foodie. Reid Nichols, in an opinion piece at honestcooking.com, says, “Just like everyone with a digital camera thinks they are a photographer, everyone who likes to eat seems to call themselves a foodie. I’m sorry, but just because you like to eat, doesn’t mean you are a foodie – it probably means you need to go to the gym.” Ouch! Nichols says a foodie understands cooking styles, knows what items are made fresh, and knows where ingredients come from that are used in local restaurants. I know that last one. Ingredients usually come from the freezer and the back room of the restaurant.
Somehow, I’m reminded of a little, kind of off the subject quote: Boris Johnson, former mayor of London, and current Member of Parliament, is quite a character. He said, “Ping-Pong was invented on the dining tables of England in the 19th century, and it was called Wiff-waff. And there, I think, you have the difference between us and the rest of the world. Other nations, the French, looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to have dinner; we looked at it and saw an opportunity to play Wiffwaff. I guess that goes along with the reputation of English food not being very remarkable compared to French cuisine. But who doesn’t like a good game of table tennis? Boris Johnson also said, “My policy on cake is pro having it and pro eating it.” Yes, he’s a politician. As far as Sanpete dining goes, here are a few random bits of my opinion. Ever get the yen for liver and onions? I know, I know – not many of you do. But when I get that inexplicable hankering, I usually head for the Satisfied Ewe in Ephraim. (Mom’s Café in Salina and One Man Band in Nephi are also good places for it) Turkey Avocado Sandwich or French Dip – Dirk’s Farmhouse Restaurant in Manti. Double Cheeseburger – Abundance in Ephraim. Pasta – Cavalier Pizza in Mt. Pleasant. Doughnut Burger? There’s only one place: Miller’s Bakery and Drive Thru in Manti. Bratwurst & Sauerkraut: Where else? Das Café. Finally, a few more food quotes that I like: “Perfect has seven letters. So does Foooood. Coincidence? I think not.” “Ways to my heart: 1) Buy me food 2) Make me food 3) Be Food.” If you’re familiar with the scene in the movie “Notting Hill” with Julia Roberts, this quote will make sense, “I’m just a girl standing in front of a salad, asking it to be a donut.” Oh, this next quote reminds me that the Lakeside Grill at the Palisade State Park serves Pan Fried Oysters. And no, they’re not “Rocky Mountain Oysters.” I’ve had them. It’s not something I want every time, but like liver and onions, there’s that craving that comes around once in a while. Here’s the quote: “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.” – Jonathan Swift. Enjoy food in Sanpete. And enjoy fun in Sanpete. Better yet, enjoy food and fun together in Sanpete. P.S. There’s still time to catch a performance of the musical “Phantom of the Opera” at Snow College. We attended on opening night and the show is very well done and exceeded our expectations.
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High honors given to WA students in Utah All-State Art Show Model United Nations team members from Wasatch Academy recently had the opportunity to attend a symposium featuring U.S. Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley.
WA students attend symposium with U.S. Ambassador MT. PLEASANT — Wasatch Academy (WA) Model United Nations (MUN) team recently took the opportunity to hear the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Malta, Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, speak at Westminster College, Salt Lake City. For teens, exploring a new culture, language or a unique set of traditions or researching a global issue from diverse perspectives can be exciting, even admirable. These pursuits demonstrate a curiosity for how others live, cultivate empathy and lead to problem-solving discussions. When Social Studies Teacher Josh McAlister heard that there was an opportunity to take his International Relations and Model United Nations (MUN) team to see Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley speak at Westminster College, he couldn’t pass it up. The opportunity would not only better prepare his MUN team for their upcoming event at the University of Utah representing Mali and Kenya, but would also be a great way to engage and support Black History Month. Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley, a 30-year diplomat, is the longest-serving U.S. Ambassador to the
Republic of Malta. Through a series of senior positions that included advising the Commander of U.S. cyber forces on U.S. foreign policy priorities, expanding U.S. counterterrorism partners and programs as Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism, and coordinating the largest evacuation of American citizens from a war zone since WWII, her professional life has played out almost daily in international media. When looking at drawbacks or life’s difficult situations, Abercrombie-Winstanley stated to students, “Take your pity party, keep it small, keep it brief and then move along.” During the symposium, A b e rc ro m b i e -Wi n s ta n ley explored the continuum from the first black consuls appointed after the Civil War to becoming the first African-American female ambassador to personally experience leading a diplomatic mission and surviving a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia. Through listening to the ambassador’s presentation, Wasatch Academy students were able to visualize how African-American contributions to America’s foreign policy and freedom have been unexpected, non-traditional, and often overlooked.
MT. PLEASANT — The creative dedication, prowess, and artistic abilities of Wasatch Academy (WA) students shined once again during the 47th annual Utah All-State High School Art Show hosted by the Springville Art Museum. WA students, Ami Konoike and Logan Hooper, were each awarded one of the highest honors of the show, the Jurors’ Choice Award. The prestigious award allowed both students to be honored in a special ceremony hosted at the State Capitol on Feb. 28. The students’ art will be on display through March 22 at the Springville Museum of Art, 126 East 400 South, Springville. The art show is a juried exhibition showcasing the best 11th-grade and 12th-grade artwork in the state of Utah. The jurors were impressed with the students’ innovation, creativity and thoughtfulness and had a very difficult time narrowing the 1016 entries down to the 337 works that were accepted. The WA students presented strong pieces that led to three students, Logan Hooper (Cash on the Barrel, tintype), Emmanuel Jauregui (Logan’s Last Supper, digital photography), and Ami Konoike (Sushi Platter, stoneware), being recognized with various merits as part of the art show. Konoike explains that the inspiration for her piece came from “Enjoying picture books that have extreme details when I was young. I wanted to make a piece that would make people stop by, bend down, watch and imagine; just like the picture books I love.” “I also love sushi,” she explains, “and because American people are not familiar with how diverse sushi is, I wanted to introduce the famous types
Logan’s Last Supper, digital photography by Emmanuel Jauregui, Wasatch Academy art student. Over 1,000 pieces of art were entered into the Utah All-State High School Art Show and Jauregui’s photograph received recognition during the event. of sushi from my home country Japan.” Students wanting to participate had two areas they could focus on to be eligible for entry, original artwork and adapted concept. Original artwork: Developed from personal experience, imagination and direct observation; from multiple personal photographs or sketches. Adapted concept: Artwork developed from other sources using multiple elements or photographs with personal interpretation to create a new perception. The museum invited 12 professional artists and administrators to jury the artwork submitted this year. The jurors were divided into four groups: painting, drawing, 3D and mixed media, and photography/digital media. Although Ami Konoike was honored with a top place award, she realized through the creation of her piece that
Sanpete County Community Calendar March 7 7:30 p.m., PFLAGEphraim’s Night Out at the Theater to attend The Phantom of the Opera at Snow College. Prior to the play, at 6 p.m., a dinner will be held in Roy’s Pizza events room for members of the Snow College Pride Club and any others interested. Attendees may help by purchasing pizza to share. Parents, Family, Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG), is a local support organization for families with LGBTQ members. For more information, call Robert Buckner (435) 262-2852. Play tickets may be purchased online at www.snow.edu/finearts or call (435) 283-7478. March 12 1 p.m., Foot clinic with Dr. Jolley and blood pressure checks at the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 East 100 North. For more information, call Paula Wright at (435) 262-9789. March 13 6:30 p.m., a public hearing will be held at the Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main, Room 101, Manti; concerning the conditional use permit for the TransWest Express Transmission Project. The project will build 730 miles of high-voltage transmission lines from Sinclair, WY; to Boulder City, NV and will pass through Sanpete County. The cost of the project is $3 billion. March 14 6-8 p.m., The Ephraim Chapter of Lions Clubs International will hold an open house at the Ephraim Senior
Citizens Center, 85 West 100 North. Come learn about local service projects sponsored by the Ephraim Lions Club and how to get involved. There will be aebleskivers, an eye scanner demonstration and information about scholarships. Light refreshments will be provided. 7:30 p.m., The Sun, The Moon and the Stars, Snow College Choir’s Concert directed by Michael Huff, in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets online at www.snow.edu/finearts or call (435) 283-7478. March 16 10:30 a.m., Doors open for the Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Association’s annual luncheon at 12 noon, in the Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 461 North 300 West. This year’s theme is “Looking Back in Time.” April 2 7:30 p.m., Snow College Big Band Jazz Concert, in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets online at www.snow.edu/finearts or call (435) 283-7478. April 17-20 7:30 p.m., Snow College Theatre presents Thornton Wilder’s, “Our Town”, directed by Andrew Nogasky, on stage in the Kim Christison Theatre, at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets online at www.snow.edu/finearts
or call (435) 283-7478. 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) 528-3955. 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 or (435) 4691056. Employment workshops Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops. Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0720. FG City Library Regular hours: Tuesdays 1-5 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-7 p.m. 1:15 p.m., Mondays, Story hour for ages 4-12, 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschool story hour for ages 2-5, at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 W. 100 N. Mental health services Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 4622441 to see if you qualify.
“I am not artistic or creative, but can cover up some parts with craftsmanship and using more time than others.” “After I made the base,” she says, “I used most of my lunchtime and afternoons to continually produce around 200 sushi pieces. I believe it took almost a month to finish.” “I learned more Photoshop techniques,” Jauregui says, “I know how to work under pressure when things don’t go my way, and I think I find myself more content with my other pieces as I am growing to love each and every one of my works.”
“It was a fun experience making this photo, many restless nights, and even had to stay up for a couple nights so that I could finish it on time,” he related, “but overall I think I have grown from this piece, and I hope to do things similar to this in the future.” WA ceramics teacher and art show mentor, Laura Pernot states, “The Utah AllState High School Art Show is a fantastic opportunity for our visual art students to be recognized for their efforts. It is inspiring to see the caliber of work showcased and what our students are capable of.”
NOTICE TO BID Moroni City is accepting sealed bids until 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019, for the purpose of Weed Control and Fertilization of city properties for the years 2019-2022. Sealed bids will be accepted at Moroni City Hall, 80 South 200 West. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information call, (435) 436-8359. Moroni City upholds the right to deny any or all bids if necessary. /s/ Carol Haskins Moroni City Recorder
NOTICE TO BID Moroni City is accepting sealed bids until 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019, for the purpose of a Gopher Abatement Program for 2019 at the Recreation Park and Cemetery. Sealed bids will be accepted at Moroni City Hall, 80 South 200 West. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information call, (435) 436-8359. Moroni City upholds the right to deny any or all bids if necessary. /s/ Carol Haskins Moroni City Recorder
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JR. JAZZ PLAYOFFS
SPRING CITY #1 TAKES 5TH-6TH JR. JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP
Spring City #1 defeated Mt. Pleasant #3 to win the 5th–6th Grade Division of Jr. Jazz. Team members were: Ayden Osborne, Peyton Rostron, Alex Lund, Preston Madsen, Ty Farr, Jayden Smith and Coaches Andy Osborne and Nate Rostron.
MP #3 TAKES SECOND IN 5TH-6TH JR. JAZZ
Mt. Pleasant #3 took second place in the 5th–6th Grade Division of Jr. Jazz. Team members were: Jace Brotherson, Dylan Christensen, Ryder Mondragon, Dalton Christensen, Traison Swain, Jackson Hightower, Aramis Delbecq, Kai Monticello and Coach Steve Mondragon.
MP #2 TAKES 7TH-8TH JR. JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP
MP #1 TAKES SECOND PLACE, SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Mt. Pleasant #1 took second place and the Sportsmanship Award for the 7th–8th Grade Division of Jr. Jazz. Team members were: Jaxon Danner, Bam Osborne, Hiatt Wade, Tavin Clark, Isaac Fischer, Jerry Jones, Brayden Ward, Cason White, Cai Beck and Coach Rob Fischer.
FG TEAM WINS 5TH-6TH JR. JAZZ SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Mt. Pleasant #2 defeated Mt. Pleasant #1 to win the 7th–8th Grade Division of Jr. Jazz. Team members were: Tyler Allan, Tanner Sorensen, Daygon Tejada, TJ Davis, Luke Olson, Keenan Schuhmann, Hayden Jensen, Brevin Swain, Daniel Strange, Xavier Terry and Coach Elias Tejada.
MP #1 GIRLS WINS JR. JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP
Fountain Green was selected for the Sportsmanship Award in the 5th–6th Grade Division of Jr. Jazz. Team members were: Wyatt Williams, Jaxton Blackham, Wyatt Bailey, Parker, Afton, Teagon Hansen, Leo Shepherd and Coaches Kit Williams and Curtis Blackham.
MP #2 GIRLS TAKES SECOND PLACE, SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Mt. Pleasant #1 defeated Mt. Pleasant #2 to win the Girls Division of Jr. Jazz. Team members were: Jessica Applegarth, Mari Briggs, Ayden Hardy, Katie Jones, Kiara Lowe, Brei Lund, Indigo North, Shiloh Peterson, Makynlee Reese, and Coach Kathryn Applegarth.
Women’s A-league volleyball
Mt. Pleasant #2 took second place the Sportsmanship Award for the Girls Division of Jr. Jazz. Team members were: Cheznie Allred, Elsie Bailey, Maddison Brotherson, Afton Cook, Taylin Griffith, Caleigh Mickel, Hope Shelley, Madison Shelly, Willow Stewart and Coach Anna Bailey.
MT. PLEASANT — In women’s volleyball action, Killing It defeated We Dig Your Tips 2520, 25-17, 12-15, 15-11; Killing It beat Born To Play 25-14, 25-12, 15-6; We Dig Your Tips over Service With A Smile in five games 24-26, 25-21, 15-13, 9-15, 15-11 and Johansen’s beat Born To Play 25-16, 25-16, 15-10. 1. We Dig Your Tips..........7-3 2. Service With A Smile....7-2 3. Killing It.................... 6-3 4. Johansen’s................. 4-6 5. Born To Play..............0-10
3-on-3 league MT. PLEASANT — In 3-on-3 basketball action this week, Barclay Mechanical defeated Terry Brotherson Excavating 65-48; Terry Brotherson Excavating beat Silent 4821; Dyches’ over Backwood Ballers 67-55; Wasatch beat Young Guns 66-53; Biggies defeated Hoops Recruits 86-74; T-Birds beat Shorty’s 73-70; Shorty’s over Applegarth’s 80-77; DTM beat Backwood Ballers 78-40; DTM defeated Young Guns 64-58; Barclay Mechanical over Silent 60-37; T-Birds de-
feated Biggies 65-48; Dyches’ beat Applegarth’s 84-75; and Wasatch over Hoops Recruits 114-64. 1. Barclay Mechanical..... 3-0 2. Wasatch.................... 3-0 3. T-Birds..................... 3-0 4. Biggies...................... 2-1 5. DTM......................... 2-1 6. Dyches’..................... 2-1 7. Hoops Recruits........... 1-2 8. Applegarth’s............... 1-2 9. Shorty’s..................... 1-2 10. Terry Bro Excav......... 1-2 11. Silent...................... 0-3 12. Backwood Ballers...... 0-3 13. Young Guns............. 0-3
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SETSY & WE KNOW IT TAKES CHAMPIONSHIP IN COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Setsy & We Know It defeated Total Coverage Painting 25-22, 25-14, 15-11 to win the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed Volleyball League. Team members for Setsy & We Know It are: Kristie Ison, Bubba Ison, Austin Ison, Jayda Bailey, Taylor Seely and Cole Seely. Third place went to Triple Threat.
TOTAL COVERAGE PAINTING TAKES SECOND PLACE IN CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Women’s B-league volleyball MT. PLEASANT — In women’s volleyball action this week, Twisted Sista’s defeated Spiked Punch 25-15, 25-20. Volley Girls beat Nutmeg 2522, 25-23. Serving Cerveza over Nutmeg 25-15, 25-15 and Volley Girls beat Passed Our Prime 25-22, 25-20. Girls Night Out defeated We Showed Up in three games 25-21, 18-25, 15-8. Passed Our Prime beat Wii Not Fit 25-20, 25-16. T-Birds over Good Volley Miss Molly 25-9, 25-15 and Butt Naked beat Just Hit It 2516, 27-25. Fizz defeated Hot Dams 2516, 25-14. Pittman Spikers over Spiked Punch 25-12, 25-22. Set To Kill defeated Knee Pad Rehab 25-14, 25-9 and Twisted Sista’s beat Just For Fun 25-12, 25-7. Girls Night Out over The Crazy Chicks 25-22, 25-16. Serving Cerveza beat Shooters 25-18, 25-10. Fizz defeated Knee Pad Rehab 25-21, 25-9 and Knee Pad Rehab over The Crazy Chicks in three games 25-13, 21-25, 15-3.
Total Coverage Painting took second place in the Mt. Pleasant City Co-ed Volleyball League. Team members are: Omar Vidrio, Kaylee Prestwich, Maloree Lucero, Bryant Davis and Shala Davis.
Wii Not Fit defeated The Crazy Chicks 25-23, 25-21. Serve-Ivors beat Just Hit It 25-16, 25-8. Just For Fun over We Showed Up. T-Birds beat Shooters 25-17, 25-17 and Passed Our Prime defeated Dig It 25-19, 25-16. 1. Fizz .......................... 9-1 2. Serve-Ivors............... 9-0 3. Set To Kill .................. 8-1 4. Pittman Spikers ......... 8-1 5. Serving Cerveza.......... 7-1 6. Knee Pad Rehab ..........7-3 7. Passed Our Prime ........6-4 8. T-Birds..................... 5-4 9. Girls Night Out.......... 5-4 10. The Crazy Chicks....... 5-5 11. Twisted Sistar’s ......... 5-4 12. Volley Girls ............... 5-4 13. Wii Not Fit................ 4-5 14. Dig It...................... 3-6 15. Shooters.................. 3-6 16. Just Hit It ................. 3-6 17. Just For Fun............... 3-7 18. Butt Naked.............. 2-6 19. Spiked Punch ............2-7 20. Nutmeg................... 2-7 21. We Showed Up .......... 2-8 22. Good Vly Miss Molly ..1-7 23. Hot Dams................. 1-8
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Six WA students compete in bouldering competition MT. PLEASANT — Six Wasatch Academy (WA) students of all skill levels and backgrounds recently attended the Mine Bouldering Gym located in Park City to compete in the winter bouldering competition series. Jimmy Sliskovich took second place in the competition with Thomas Sebastian placing third. Overall, each climber ranked within the top six of the competition. Climbing is an individual sport. The participants train as a team but when they show up at a competition, they are competing individually as in golf, swimming or tennis. Each climber is placed in a category based on the difficulty of the climbs and given two hours to climb their assigned hardest routes or boulder problems. At the end of the two hours, the scores and placements are determined by how many falls each climber took and their top three hardest climbs during the competition. Falls are explained as points against the climber, the more falls, the lower their score. The difficulty not only comes in the boulders themselves, but the regular climbing grading system is not applied to the routes in this competition. While technically a competition, the event is designed to be fun and inclusive for everyone involved. The
Six students from Wasatch Academy recently participated in a bouldering competition in Park City. Climbing is not only physically challenging, but also involves communication, motivation and problem solving capabilities. hardest part of the competition series is that the students do not know anything about the walls or the angles (vertical, overhanging, horizontal) that they will be tested on until arriving for the competition. Therefore the team members train in advance on every type of climb to be best prepared. Another challenge, is the routes the climbers must climb. In regular climbing, there are grades established with each route being judge based on
difficulty. But in this competition, neither the students nor Coach Paul Roberts know exactly how hard the routes will be, which is part of the competition’s difficulty. The third biggest challenge, is that if a participant falls, it counts against their score. The more falls competitors take overall, the lower they will place in the event. As the grades of boulders increase, the more likely participants are to fall
because of difficulty. Those who do fall are cushioned by protective padding at the base of each wall. The six Wasatch Academy students were able to collaborate with each other on boulder problems (routes) to help each other navigate them and offer advice when someone was struggling with a particular move. “The team did well at helping each other even though they were competing against each other. This is what makes climbing competitions very different from most conventional sports. You work together more often than not with your ‘opponent’ because both of you can benefit from the advice,” said Coach Roberts. The style of boulders in this competition suited the skill levels of the students. Vertical walls and technical movement is what the students are able to train for on the Wasatch Academy climbing wall. In the competition, different walls were arranged with obstacles that varied in difficulty. Some of the walls were very complex structures that sometimes required climbers to maneuver upside down in order to reach the top. “I find the most intriguing part of bouldering to be setting the problems to climb. Those that I can’t get on my first try, I find out what my weak-
ness is on that problem and I try to get better at doing the moves that I couldn’t pull off on the first try,” says Sliskovich. “Competition climbing offers the students a chance to not only do what they love to do (climb), but it offers them an opportunity to engage with the climbing community at large and test themselves outside of Wasatch Academy,” said Coach Roberts. “It offers them an exciting event to look forward to and train for. Ultimately all the training they do makes them stronger physically,” he says, “but also mentally because of how many problems need to be solved and how they use critical thinking to figure out how to hold the holds a certain way, climb well, and not panic.” Roberts added, “Ultimately it’s as simple as having a passion and pursuing that passion, whatever it may be that leads them to being motivated to do something in life, and that motivation will carry them far, whether it continues on the climbing wall or not.” “I have learned a great deal of ideas and concepts that I am of capable of as well as a huge amount of knowledge for my health and well-being,” says Sliskovich, “To be happy and healthy is the most important skill to start with when getting into bouldering.”
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Students share Tibetan culture at NSHS MT. PLEASANT — Three Tibetan students from Wasatch Academy (WA) recently made an interesting presentation at North Sanpete High School (NSHS) which included native clothing, music, history, culture and a question and answer session. Culture is a strong part of people’s lives. It influences their views, their values, their humor, their hopes, their loyalties and their worries and fears. Being culturally aware is becoming an important skill to have in both the workplace and in everyday life. NSHS Sterling Scholar Lucy Anderson and College Counselor Ben Cox wanted to broaden the minds of their students and help them see and
NSHS. Three Tibetan students, Norzom, Dhesel, and Namgyal, jumped at the opportunity to share their culture. They dressed in native dress, played the Dranyen (Tibetan guitar), talked about the history and culture of Tibet, and answered questions. The students of NSHS were captivated as they learned about the Tibetan political climate, admired the fashions, and learned about the differences in social media availability in India and China. The students realized that even though Wasatch Academy students, Namgyal, Dhesel, and Norzom share their Tibetan culture during these students are from Tibet, a recent presentation for students at North Sanpete High School. (Photo courtesy of Wasatch they are still teenagers just like Academy) them with similar interests and understand various cultures. Academy to see if students would be interested in giving growing pains. The two approached Wasatch from their global community a presentation to students at “The three students were
very well spoken, their slides were well prepared, they conducted themselves in a professional manner, and they held the kids’ attention super well. It was impressive,” stated WA Spanish Teacher Scott Butler. “More than ever, children are exposed to news media that often presents over-simplified or biased perspectives on world events such as military conflicts, racism, and radicalization,” said Butler. “Being able to empower young people to negotiate the politics of information in today’s world,” he says, “has never been more important from a social perspective. It is core to equipping young students as effective local and global citizens.”
Must complete course before gathering shed antlers SALT LAKE CITY — Collecting antlers that fall off the heads of deer, elk and moose each winter is a popular pastime in Utah. Before heading out the door to collect shed antlers, gatherers must complete the Division of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) Antler Gathering Ethics course. Interested persons can take the free course online at: www. wildlife.utah.gov/shedantler. Gathering shed antlers After dropping their antlers, male deer, elk and moose will grow a new set starting this spring. DWR Captain Justin Shirley says gathering shed antlers is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. But remember, that late winter and early spring is a tough time of year for deer, elk and moose. “During winter,” Shirley says, “big game animals, especially deer, often have a difficult time finding food. If a person spooks an animal and causes it to run, the animal has to use up fat reserves and energy it needs to make it through the winter.” Also, from late winter through early spring, the hab-
do one of two things: 1.) Print the certificate of completion and then carry it while gathering antlers. 2.) Take a screenshot of the certificate of completion and store the screenshot on a phone or another mobile device. Those who are gathering must carry the mobile device with them, with the screenshot saved on the device, while gathering antlers. If an adult has young children, and the adult has completed the course, the children don’t need to complete it because the adult’s certificate will cover their kids too. Those who want to gather shed antlers before April 15 must complete the course prior to gathering. If a person waits until April 15 or later to gather antlers, the course is not needed. Those who want to gather shed antlers before April 15 must complete a free online course After having completed the before gathering them in Utah. The course is available at wildlife.utah.gov/shedantler. (Photo course, those with certificates courtesy of Randall Stilson Utah DWR) can gather antlers across Utah. There are two exceptions: 1.) Many of the state’s wilditat big game animals rely on in Fortunately, people can Shirley says. Print certificate the winter is usually wet. “Be- gather shed antlers without life management areas are cause the soil is wet,” Shirley stressing the animals or damAfter finishing the course closed in the winter and spring, www.wildlife.utah.gov/ to protect animals and their says, “it’s more at risk to dam- aging their habitat. “The free at age.” course will teach them how,” shedantler, persons must then habitat.
2.) Gatherers must have written permission from the landowner before gathering antlers on private land. Antlers attached to skull If a person finds a skull with the antlers or horns still attached, it’s possible the animal was poached. Do not pick up or move the skull, or disturb footprints or other evidence. Instead, take the following steps: 1.) Take photos of the skull from a couple of angles; 2.) Pinpoint the location of the skull (preferably its GPS coordinates); 3.) Report the find to a DWR office; 4.) Provide key details in a report. The DWR will send a conservation officer to investigate. If it’s clear the animal died of natural causes, the person who found the skull with antlers still attached might be allowed to keep their find. More information Those with questions about gathering shed antlers in Utah may call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR’s Salt Lake City office at 801-538-4700.
Let’s roll up our sleeves, do what we do best Dear Editor: driest years on record. As com- ment of Agriculture and Food concerned about the drought. Last year was one of Utah’s missioner of the Utah Depart- (UDAF) and a rancher, I am But I am also filled with optimism. As many know, my husband Bob and I are fifth-generation ranchers. Bob’s grandfather ran palomino horses on our land in Box Elder County in the late SHOWTIMES FOR: MAR 08 - 14 1800s. SOUTHTOWNE THEATRE 1 & 2 Over several generations 687 s. Main, Ephraim 283-6121 our land has produced many things, including our current cattle operation. We’ve lived through economic trials, natural disasters, and much more. But we keep working. That’s a value we share that never “CAPTAIN MARVEL” - PG-13 “THE UPSIDE” – PG-13 runs dry. We’ve enjoyed prosBrie Larson, Gemma Chan Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston perity and an enviable lifestyle. Showing Nightly: 6:15 9:00 Showing Nightly: 6:00 8:45 But we also know something of Saturday Matinee: 3:30 Saturday Matinee: 3:15 hardship, loss and fears. Work is our best response to everything, but there are other reaTOWNE THEATRE sons I am optimistic. 21 n. Main, Ephraim 283-4711 Let’s begin with the drought, “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD” – PG Utah is prone to extremes in weather. But we’re innovatStarring: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera ing and adapting. Farmers Showing Nightly: 7:30 and ranchers are using funds Saturday Matinee: 4:30 to improve water quality and technology that optimizes delivery. Droughts will continue but we’re getting better BASIN DRIVE-IN at conservation and manage680 n. State st., Mt. Pleasant 462-2712 ment. Last year we faced some new OPENING SOON!!! international economic challenges. There’s still work to do ALL THEATRES CLOSED SUNDAY but we are hearing of progress
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with our trade partners, and of other new and emerging markets. Utah producers are also pushing back against foreign competition, expanding into new markets and diversifying product lines. Last year, UDAF helped connect 35 Utah companies with overseas trade partners. Agritourism and farmers markets are booming. Corn mazes, petting zoos, and other farm experiences are taking the edge off farm income challenges. Consumers are clearly nostalgic and long for the rural lifestyle. I believe their demand for locally-sourced fruits and vegetables is part of that. Growers are introducing new varieties of fruits and vegetables and tilling new ground, previously thought to be less fertile. Last year, Utah State University researchers made progress on a fungicide that treats wheat blight, and UDAF’s invasive species program is carefully monitoring and preventing the spread of insects that would compromise our entire ecosystem. Food waste continues to be an issue. Yet many large institutions (hospitals, schools, and business cafeterias) in Utah import food from outside
the state for convenience. To correct this, UDAF is actively convening legislators, producers, and other community representatives to create a statewide food hub. Utah is one of only a few states without one, but the concept will merge and connect small producers with large institutions. Our farmers and ranchers are creative and not afraid of new technology and ideas. For example, some Utah dairies are embracing robotics, and other operations are using lasers, drones, and GPS systems to perform all kinds of tasks designed to save money and boost revenue. Overall, agriculture in Utah accounts for 15.1 percent of the state’s total economic output, generating $21.2 billion annually and employing more than the top three employers combined. Our work is critical to the overall vitality to our state’s economy. Despite the challenges, I hope you’ll join me in feeling optimistic. Our best years are ahead of us, and I am excited to roll up my sleeves and join you in doing what we do best. LuAnn Adams Utah Commissioner of Agriculture
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. 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 April 3, 2019. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801) 5387240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) 51-8843 (a44431): Sterling & Romy Hess propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (Elk Ridge Ranches) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4085 (a44472): Scot Larsen propose(s) using 0.0055 cfs OR 0.98 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles north of Mt Pleasant) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4083 (a44477): Oliver Layne and Amber Lee Flake propose(s) using 0.0418 cfs OR 5 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles N of Fountain Green) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal notice 36919 Published in The Pyramid March 7 and March 14, 2019.
Wasatch Academy is seeking an Assistant Dorm Parent
Seeking a male individual who will work closely with the Head Dorm parent providing safety, academic support and structure for high school age males at a private college prep boarding school. General Duties & Responsibilities:
Support Wasatch Academy’s mission, values, institutional goals, and educational philosophy. Support Head dorm parent to communicate and enforce dorm and school policy. Ensure the safety of the students and the dorm building. Serve as a positive role model. Supervise study hall, bedtime, and other student obligations. Support and contribute to planning and presenting of weekly residential life curriculum.
Qualifications:
An understanding of independent or private school culture. Education in Social Science field preferred but not required. A willingness to learn, be part of a team, take direction, and show dependability. A strong value for education. Ability to communicate effectively - written, verbal and in conflict. An understanding of adolescent development is important for this position. Ability to connect with high school students.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, that on February 21, 2019, the City Council of Moroni City, Sanpete County, Utah (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the "Resolution") in which it authorized the issuance of the Issuerʼs Water Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $200,000, bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 2.34% per annum, to mature in not more than 22 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 99% of the total principal amount thereof. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Issuer called and will hold a public hearing on March 21,2019, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible. The location of the public hearing is at the Moroni Community Center, 80 South 200 West, Moroni, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and the potential economic impact that the improvement, facility, or property for which the Bonds will pay all or part of the cost will have on the private sector. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. The Bonds will be issued for the purposes of (1) financing the cost of constructing improvements to the Issuerʼs drinking water system, and (2) paying issuance expenses of the Bonds. As water revenue bonds, no property taxes will be pledged for repayment of the Bonds. Although the Resolution authorizes the issuance of Bonds in the total principal amount of $200,000, it is currently anticipated that the actual principal amount of the Bonds will be $ 110,000, and if the Bonds are issued in that amount, and carried to maximum maturity, at the maximum interest rate, then the amount to be repaid will be approximately $138,373. The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the Issuer pursuant to the Resolution which was before the Board and a Final Bond Resolution to be adopted at a future time (collectively, the "Bond Resolutions"). The Final Bond Resolution is to be adopted by the Council in such form and with such changes thereto as shall be approved by the Board upon the adoption thereof, provided that the principal amount, interest rate or rates, maturity, and discount of the Bonds will not exceed the maximums set forth above. A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the City Recorder of the Issuer at 80 South 200 West, in Moroni, Utah, where it may be examined during regular business hours of the City Recorder from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for a period of at least thirty (30) days from and after the last date of publication of this notice. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of thirty (30) days from and after the last date of the publication of this notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution, the Final Bond Resolution, or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds by filing a verified written complaint in the district court of the county in which he/she resides, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever. /s/Carol Haskins Moroni City Recorder Legal notice 36928 Published in The Pyramid March 7 and 14, 2019.
This is a full time, live-in position for a male. Must be available to work evenings, overnights, and every other weekend. Email resume to: nancy.hewitt@wasatchacademy.org
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Two drop off locations to serve all your Dry Cleaning needs. Jensenʼs Department Store, 29 North Main, Manti, (435) 835-3131; and Niche Apparel, 74 West Main, Mt. Pleasant, (435) 462-4200. Items must be in stores by 6 p.m., Tuesdays Sales & Service and will be available for Blackhawk Mtn. Handyman pick-up the following week and Drywall, custom tex- by Wednesday. tures and finish work. Call Dave (435) 314-9139 Specialized mobile welding Handyman Ministry. Jesus and repairs. Aluminum, can fix anything. So can steel, stainless steel, no job we, with his help. Pray then to small. Professional qualcall Jesus' helpers. (435) ity and service. Call Mark White flowering dogwood trees add beauty to a home’s Robbins Welding Repair landscape. Those who join the Arbor Day Foundation this 262-0467. (801) 473-6077. www.mo- March may receive 10 free trees. Make your memories safe. bileweldingrepair.com Digitize them. Photos, slides, scrapbook pages TREEWORKS: Trees and $.15 each; home movies shrubs made beautiful; tree NOTICE TO BID from VHS & camcorder removal and safety trimtapes, $7.50 per video ming. Fruit tree pruning Moroni City is accepting sealed bids until 2 p.m., hour. Call Linda in Moroni season now. Call Brad at Wednesday, March 20, 2019, for the purpose of (385) 626-2969. (435) 462-4575. Sprinkler System Upgrade and Repair at the City Hall Weekly, bi-weekly or Park. Contact the City Hall for a project description. Miscellaneous monthly cleaning services. Specializing in detail cleanSealed bids will be accepted at Moroni City Hall, 80 ing from top to bottom one TIGHT SHIP HANDYMAN We do it all. Just ask CapSouth 200 West. Office hours are Monday through room at a time. We give you the helping hand you tain Greg 435-262-0467 for Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information need to complete your daily a bid. call, (435) 436-8359. tasks! Call Teresa (435) Cleaning 262-1355. Moroni City upholds the right to deny any or all bids if Deep and thorough cleannecessary. On The Side Paint - Paint- ing of houses and yards. /s/ Carol Haskins ing inside or out. Any kind Experienced. Reliable. RefMoroni City Recorder of remodeling. Call Juan erences. $15 per hour. Call Vazquez at (435) 469-0095 Cyndy (385) 337-0240.
Lloyd S. Pendleton 1940~2019 FAIRVIEW-- Lloyd S. Pendleton died March 3, 2019, in Fairview, UT. He was born in Salt Lake City Aug. 23, 1940, to W. Oral and Isabell S. Pendleton of Vernon, UT. Lloyd grew up ranching in the west desert near Tooele. He served in the Eastern States Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After returning from his mission, he attended Brigham Young University where he met Mary Beth Arbon and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1966. He graduated with an MBA and they moved to Michigan where he worked for the Ford Motor Company. After leaving Ford, Lloyd worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was part of the founding team for LDS Humanitarian Services. The church also sent him on executive loan for a few years to various non-profit organizations in Salt Lake City. Lloyd lived his life as one of service and he saw all people as his brothers and sisters. He became a passionate advocate for helping those in need. This shifted to the chronically homeless in Utah as he took the role of State Director for Homelessness in 2006. Within 10 years, Utahʼs chronic homelessness rate was reduced 91%. Lloyd spoke nationally, was featured on the Daily Show, and gave a TEDMed talk about programs that worked to house the homeless effectively. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and sincerely tried to follow the example of Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Pendleton, and his two daughters, Sherri Pendleton and Camille Pendleton (Don Wright) and his four grandchildren, Xela (Jordan) Martin; John, Liz, and Angella Wright. He is also survived by his sister, Bonnie (Terry) Dorton, and brother, Dick Pendleton. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Dean Pendleton. In celebration of his life, a celebratory gathering will be held at 11 a.m., March 9, in the Fairview Second Ward, 131 East 100 North, Fairview. Following there will be a procession to the Fairview Cemetery for the interment and dedication at noon. Family and friends are then invited to return to the church house for further visiting from 1:30-3 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30, in the Bountiful Ninth Ward, 585 East Center Street, Bountiful. See the website page: caringbridge.org/visit/lloydpendleton for further details. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Utah Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Utah Food Bank, or The Road Home in Lloydʼs name. The family welcomes stories and/or photos of Lloyd to be sent to sherri.pendleton@gmail.com. Online condolence rasmussenmortuary.com.
Spring is in air, join the Arbor Day Foundation receive free trees NEBRASKA CITY, NE — Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees. Join in March 2 019 and receive 10 free white pine trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees. “White pine trees or white flowering dogwoods will add beauty to any home throughout the year,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Dogwoods are known for their showy spring flowers and red berries that attract songbirds during winter,” he says, “White pine trees are fast-growing landscape trees that will break heavy winds, making them an ideal addi-
tion to any yard.” The free trees are part of the nonprofit foundation’s Trees for America campaign. With planting instructions included, the trees will be shipped at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31. The six-to-12 inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to Arbor Day, the foundation’s bimonthly publication, and The Tree Book, which contains information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the foundation and receive the free trees, visit arborday.org/ march for all the details.
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Gunnison, Snow College Orchestras set to perform March 14 at Casino Star Theater
During the recent White Ribbon Week at the Spring City Elementary each class created superhero posters as reminders about making safe online media decisions.
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they have the power to tell a trusted adult if anything doesn’t feel right during Wednesday’s activities. The students took home a note to talk about who their trusted adult is and take the Healthy Media Pledge. On Thursday, each participant was taught that they have the power to ask before downloading anything. That day they received a superhero pencil. Then on Friday, students were taught the concept that they have the power to help their friends make safe choices online. Each student received a white donut to finish off the week. White Ribbon Week was brought to Spring City Elementary due to the efforts of the Parent Teacher Association and a grant from Zions Bank.
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all over the school. Posters and larger-than-life superheroes were displayed in the halls and gymnasium. Each day of the week focused on a superpower that the students have concerning media safety. On Monday, students learned that they have the power to not view embarrassing pictures or share hurtful words. Each class made posters showing strength, courage or determination and picked and named a superhero. Each student received a Powerade drink to take home. On Tuesday, emphasis was placed on the fact that each student has the power to turn media off. Each student received white Lifesavers candy. The students learned that
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May 28-31, from 8-10 a.m., for all swimmers, ages 6-18, who would like to join the swim team. This camp will help with the transition from swimming lessons to swim team. All participants must be able to swim the long length of the pool and have knowledge of the four racing strokes. Swim team The Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center is hosting a community swim team. Members of the team have regular practice sessions and will compete in tournaments against other teams. Participants must be ages
6-18, know the four racing strokes, and be able to swim 25 yards, which is the long length of the pool, without stopping. There are three swim team seasonal sessions, spring, summer and fall. The spring session is already in progress and ends April 24. Team members meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. Swimmers can join the swim team at any time, but will pay a pro-rated fee based on registration date. The summer session will be held June 3-Aug. 2, Monday through Thursday, 12 noon-1:30 p.m. The fall schedule is set Sept. 3-Dec. 13. Team members will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m.
TRANSWEST EXPRESS LLC Public Hearing The TransWest Express Transmission Project is a high-voltage electric transmission system that will strengthen the regional power grid. The Sanpete County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit Application for the TWE Project.
March 13, 2019 6:30 p.m. Sanpete County Courthouse 160 North Main, Room 101 Manti, UT
For more information about the TWE Project and its economic and environmental benefits, visit www.transwestexpress.net.
GUNNISON — For the fourth year in a row, music students from Gunnison Valley will be in concert with music students from the Snow College Horne School of Music on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m., at the historic Casino Star Theatre, 78 South Main, Gunnison. This year’s concert will feature Lisa Johnson’s orchestra students playing alongside Dr. Brent Smith’s Chamber Orchestra. Each year, a different genre is showcased. The series started with orchestra, followed the next year by concert band and last year with choral music. Gunnison’s aspiring musicians benefit from trying harder to match the college players and Snow’s students benefit
from mentoring the younger musicians. Altogether, their efforts fill the Casino Star Theatre with amazing music. The Casino Star Theatre Foundation plans to foster this partnership in perpetuity. Tickets for the concert are by suggested donation with individual and family suggested rates. The Casino Star deducts expenses from the total, then splits the remainder between the two schools as donations to their music programs. Everyone is encouraged to come and support the music students and programs. Tickets are on sale at Rasmussen’s Ace Hardware and G.I.C., Gunnison; and Kopy Katz Printing, Ephraim.
Horne School of Music and Gunnison Valley musicians will come together for a combined concert Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m., at the historic Casino Star Theatre, 78 South Main, Gunnison.
Creating video games for more than just entertainment MT. PLEASANT — It’s not uncommon to find today’s youth spending extraordinary amounts of time on their devices or plugged into a video game. But what would happen if there were a game that not only entertained but also was designed to get thousands of players creating undersea civilizations to cope with the threat of drastic climate change/sea level rises on the surface of planet Earth? For two Wasatch Academy students, that is just what they are doing. Two students from the junior class, Jimmy Sliskovich and Raymond Zhang, have come up with a Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) designed to harness the 2 billion hours a day spent gaming around the world. The two students were inspired to look at gaming a little differently after reading research by Dr. Jane McGonigal. Dr. McGonigal is a world-renowned designer of alternate reality games—games that are designed to improve real lives and solve real problems. She believes game designers are on a humanitarian mission and her #1 goal in life is to see a game developer win a Nobel Peace Prize. Her research focuses on how games are transforming the way people lead their real lives, and how they can be used to increase resilience and well-being. “We had the same question that Dr. McGonigal’s research had, which is “What exactly are gamers getting good at?” states Zhang. “At that mo-
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applications, along with resume, and a 300–500-word essay must be emailed to shauna.watts@imail.org by Friday, April 26. The essay should provide details on the student’s experience with community service as well as plans for pursuing a career in healthcare, and how they would use the scholarship award if selected. Further details, along with application and the award process, can be found on sanpetehospital.org or contact Shauna Watts at Sanpete Valley at shauna. watts@imail.org or by calling (435) 262-1381.
Two Wasatch Academy junior class students are actively trying to change the world of video gaming. Jimmy Sliskovich (on left) and Raymond Zhang have created an original art piece to promote their video game. Their revolutionary new game model will be presented at the upcoming IDEA challenge on March 12 at the University of Utah. (Photo courtesy of Max Asch) ment, we realized we needed to do something to change the fact that playing video games is unproductive.” “As a result,” he says, “when we heard about the University of Utah’s IDEA challenge, we decided to team up and make an educational game that changes the way the world looks at gamers. We hope through our project, the world of gaming changes and playing video games becomes less about messing around and more about solving real-world problems.” The students will present this revolutionary new model of game design at the Utah Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by the Lassonde Institute at the University of Utah and sponsored by Zions Bank. The competition is designed to introduce and encourage high school students to explore innovation and entrepreneurship, offering $30,000 in cash and prizes. Blending aspects taken from the Kerbal Space Program and Subnautica video games, Sliskovich and Zhang created the game Underwater Civilization (UC), where players work on the task of building undersea cities that could help them survive the undersea environment. Players must also look for locations where it would be possible for mankind to live. During the gameplay, the player is focused on dealing with issues such as water pressure, lack of oxygen, volcanic activity, faulty technology, and species tampering with the environment. The cooperative aspect
would involve collaboratively building a submarine and operating the submarine in accordance to certain “levels” of the journey. During the process, the player gains knowledge about marine biology, underwater conditions, and the importance of cooperation/teamwork. “The nine hours of weekly gaming is no longer wasted time. Players are actually learning and benefiting from games just like other activities such as reading and sports,” says Zhang. “Although there are many educational games out there,” he says, “very few of them are specifically designed as a tool of teaching. We combine the aspects of education and gaming to create a game that satisfies the needs of both gamers and teachers.” Both students are heavily invested in the co-creation of the game design. As an excellent game design student and through the guidance and assistance of his esteemed Wasatch Academy teachers, Sliskovich is the primary game developer. Zhang, who happens to be a hard-core gamer, views the game from a gamer’s point of view, giving suggestions to make the game fun to play while being attractive in the gaming community. “At first, it was frustrating to create a prototype to show people the potential within video games. We went through several designs such as Terraforming Mars, Pacific Garbage Island, and many other concepts for the game,” states Sliskovich and Zhang. “Pacific Garbage Island is a
game that requires gamers to join together and try to stop the expansion of the garbage island on the Pacific Ocean. This game is significant on the educational point of view; however, after we started creating the game, we suddenly realized that this game is not fun,” they said. “Other games have similar problems. Some games are fun but not really teaching gamers anything. Some games are fun and educational but take too much effort to make, even less affordable for us to create. After balancing between fun, education, and cost,” say Sliskovich and Zhang, “we came up with the game Hurricane Rescue which is about building resilience to climate change on the Gulf Coast.” The frustrations of developing a concept have allowed the students to grow as individuals in monumental ways. “Teamwork is really important when it comes to success. During the process of making the game, we shared our knowledge and started teaching each other. Fortuitously, we are from different cultures so we had different ideas to share with each other to make the game better,” said Sliskovich and Zhang. “We are very different people and yet we share the same goal. Jimmy understands the making of video games and can turn ideas into reality. Raymond knows what gamers and students want and he is able to advertise this project.” Without Zhang, Sliskovich would not be able to combine gaming and education. Without Sliskovich, Zhang would not have the knowledge to even start the project. “We learned a lot from each other,” they said, “but most importantly, we now truly recognized the meaning and importance of teamwork.” Now with conception and initial prototypes created, the students are looking forward to the upcoming IDEA challenge on March 12. Zhang states, “Winning the IDEA challenge is only our first step, our goal is to change the world of video games. Winning is a way for us to get recognition from people and earn money to help us in our future study. We both want to go into game design in college so that we can launch a company and create the world-changing games we really want.”