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Three vie for Miss Moroni title
MORONI — Three lovely, young ladies will compete in the Miss Moroni Scholarship Pageant to be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 12, in the North Sanpete Middle School, 3000 East 17120 North, Moroni. Those who attend will be entertained by the contestants and other performers. 2017 Miss Sanpete County Michayla Jackson will be Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Ashlyn Bailey Ashlyn Bailey, daughter of Paul and Rachel Bailey, will perform a jazz solo to “Play that Sax”. Her platform is, “Disconnect from Technology and Take Control”. Shalyce Cook Shalyce Cook, daughter of Winston and Jamie Cook, will perform a jazz solo entitled, “No Excuses”. Her platform is “D.R.E.A.M Big and Work Hard”. Mayzie Talbot Mayzie Talbot, daughter of Mica and Camie Talbot will perform a piano solo entitled, “Dream Chaser”.
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Ashlyn Bailey
Mayzie Talbot
Shalyce Cook
Her platform is “Love your Lungs”. Scholarships include $1,000 for queen and attendants receive $500 each. Additional entertainment In addition to the three contestants, 2018 Miss Fairview will perform a contemporary dance to, “Liability” by Lorde. 2018 Miss Lamb
Days Denisha Ivory will perform a vocal solo, “Journey to the Past” from Anastasia. 2018 Miss Mt. Pleasant Ally Brotherson will play a piano solo to, “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Kailee Burgess will perform a dance solo to, “Latch”. Kaitlyn Taylor will perform a jazz dance to, “Beauty and the Beast” and Macey Chris-
tensen will perform a jazz dance to, “A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody”. Also included, 2017 Miss Moroni Attendant Aubree Whitman will play a piano solo, “Alla Tarentella” by Edward Macdowell and 2017 Miss Moroni Heather Anderson will play a piano solo, “Moonlight Fantasy” by Melody Bober.
Accused kidnapper considers firing his attorney RAY LAFOLLETTE
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MANTI — John Coltharp appeared before Judge Marvin Bagley May 2 in Sixth District Court for a pre-trial conference. During the hearing, Coltharp expressed his dissatisfaction with his representation and insisted that he, Coltharp, should be allowed to represent himself to make sure certain facts were told to the jury during his upcoming trial. Coltharp is being represented by court-appointed defense attorney, Paul Frischknecht, who has advised Coltharp against making the change. During the conversation with Judge Bagley, Coltharp said he didn’t like the misinformation that’s being told. He said, “There’s a lot of truth to what has been presented.” To which Judge Bagley warned Coltharp, “You just made an admission there!” Coltharp was repeatedly warned about making admissions, which could be used against him at trial and was told, “You should not do that.” Frischkencht was asked by Judge Bagley if he would be willing to assist Coltharp as necessary as a “stand by counsel.” To which Frischknecht replied, “No.”
During a pre-trial conference held May 2, John Coltharp considered whether to fire his attorney. Another conference has been set May 30, prior to the start of Coltharps trial-by-jury on July 9. A private meeting was then held with Judge Bagley and both lawyers. There was also a meeting with Coltharp, his attorney, Frischknecht and Sanpete County Attorney Kevin Daniels. After the consultations were done, Coltharp decided to retain his appointed attorney, for now. Daniels reported that a plea deal had been made to Coltharp in an effort to eliminate the need in
this case for the child victims to testify in court. Coltharp expressed some interest in the plea deal that was offered. Coltharp is one-of-two Utah men who believe in polygamy and doomsday and allegedly have sexually abused young girls after conducting secret marriages they thought were ordained by God, according to prosecutors. Each man believed they were married to two girls, ages four through eight, one of whom was related to them, prosecutor Kevin Daniels said. The pair formed a group called Knights of the Crystal Blade and created a remote, makeshift compound from shipping containers in the southern Utah desert. Months ago the children of Coltharp were rescued from the compound. They are currently living with their mother at an undisclosed location in Colorado while Coltharp awaits trial. A follow-up pre-trial conference has been set May 30, prior to the jury trial scheduled to begin July 9, in Sixth District Court, Manti. Coltharp is facing charges of child kidnapping, obstruction of justice-harbors or conceals a person, sodomy and child bigamy.
2018 Utah Primary Election set June 26 MANTI — Now that the political party conventions are over and the various parties have selected their choices for political office, it is now time to consider the Primary Election. The 2018 Utah Primary Election has been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 26. This year there will only be primary run-off elections for Republican voters in Sanpete County. It is a small ballot with only four
with turkey theft, burglary
candidates on it, but the vote is important as those selected in the primary will move on to the General Election in November. There are two races in Sanpete County with two Republicans each, who are seeking office. The two seats up for election are, Sanpete County Commissioner Seat A, and the Utah U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Orrin Hatch. The two Republican candidates seeking the commissioner seat are
Edwin B. Sunderland and Justin B. Atkinson. The two candidates seeking the senate seat are Dr. Mike Kennedy and Mitt Romney. The Sanpete County Clerk’s Office will soon mail letters to all active unaffiliated voters in the county, to notify them of their ability to vote in the upcoming Primary. To vote in the primary, all unaffiliated voters will need to become affiliated with the Republican Party. Anyone who has questions about
their status is welcome to call the Sanpete County Clerk at (435) 8352131. All active affiliated Republican voters will receive ballots by mail for the Primary Election. Those ballots will be mailed out starting May 29. Any voter that has not received a ballot by June 15, and wants to vote in the Primary Election should also contact the Sanpete County Clerk.
MANTI — Six members of an animal rights group known as Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), were charged with burglary and theft, on May 2, by Sanpete County Attorney Kevin Daniels, for their actions during January 2017 at one of the turkey farms contracted to raise turkeys for Norbest. The six defendants charged and named are Jonathan David Frohnmayer, Diane Gandee Sorbi, Samer T. Masterson, Wayne Hansen Hsiung, Andrew George Sharo, and Paul Darwin Picklesimer. The six persons charged in the incident have been summoned to appear at a hearing scheduled Wednesday, June 13, in Sixth District Court, 160 North Main, Manti. All six defendants have been charged with burglary of a building, a third degree felony; specifically that each defendant, as a party to the offense, did enter or remain unlawfully in a building or any portion of a building with intent to commit a felony. In addition, each has been charged with theft, a third degree felony; specifically that each defendant, as a party to the offense, did obtain or exercise unauthorized control over the property of another with intent to permanently deprive them thereof and the property taken was poultry being raised for commercial purposes. The activist group recently announced is a press release that the six activists were charged following, “a nine month investigation of national turkey supplier Norbest.” Their press release goes on to state that the group, “removed a sick turkey chick from a massive industrial shed, in an act they call “open rescue,” and took the bird to a vet.” The press release further advocates that “rescuing a dying bird is not a crime; it’s an act of compassion.” The group has estimated the chick’s age as around one month old and has refused to release the name or contact information of the veterinarian involved. Last November 2017, the activist group released the results of their alleged investigation and the next day they disrupted a turkey pardoning speech at the Utah State Capitol which was attended by Governor Gary Herbert. In the press release, the activist group repeatedly refers to their actions as an investigation, as in, “The 2017 investigation uncovered…..”, and, “A day after the investigation’s release in November 2017…..” Please see TURKEY, Page A1
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Avoid scheduling civic events on Monday nights Dear Editor, We appreciate our city leaders for your generous contributions of time, energy and talents that are spent improving the quality of life for all of us living here in Sanpete County. We acknowledge the great benefits that come to our families through participation in sports and the many other civic activities planned, sponsored and executed by local government entities. However, we’re concerned by the increasing number of civic events that are
scheduled on Monday evenings. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been counseled by church leaders to set aside Monday nights for uninterrupted family time as a means of strengthening families, which we believe are the fundamental unit of society. Because we believe that strong families are essential to communities, we encourage you to avoid scheduling activities on Monday evenings that require children or parents to be away from their homes. We believe people of all beliefs in our
community will find great benefit in weekly uninterrupted, focused family time, and respectfully ask you to avoid scheduling civic events after 5 p.m. on Monday nights. Sincerely, Gene R. Peckham, L. Craig Hilton, Kay L. Nelson Moroni LDS Stake Presidency W. Todd Jorgensen, Daniel C. Walker, Richard J. Hansen Mt. Pleasant LDS Stake Presidency
CVMC to break ground for expansion, hold ribbon cutting for clinic NEPHI — Central Valley Medical Center (CVMC) will add a new chapter to its history with two events at 3 p.m., Monday, May 14, 48 West 1500 North, Nephi. An official groundbreaking for an addition to the facility will take place at the Nephi Campus and a ribbon cutting and public open house will also introduce the new Orthopedic Medicine Clinic and Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapy areas that were recently completed. “Our new Orthopedic Clinic provides space to accommodate Dr. Joel Holman and Dr. Chris Karrasch. To enhance communication and efficiency, this addition has placed our physical therapists adjacent to the Orthopedic Clinic,” said Randy Cuff, COO of Central Valley Medical Center. “We are pleased that this expansion will meet the growing healthcare needs of our community. The second floor has been designed exclusively for the Women’s Center. A secure labor and delivery unit will offer privacy, with plenty of room for families to celebrate the baby’s arrival.” Ground breaking CVMC will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of a construction project for an addition to the Nephi Campus Hospital. When complete, the new hospital building will meet or exceed best-practices environments that will enable the hospital’s medical teams to do their best work and improve patient outcomes. This innovative addition is based on a philosophy of patient-centered care and will bring with it an expansion and renovation to the emergency department, laboratory, surgical suites, dietary department, and will include a dedicated floor
CVMC welcomes everyone to attend the ground breaking for a new expansion and ribbon cutting for the completed clinic addition at 3 p.m., Monday, May 14, at CVMC, 48 West 1500 North, Nephi. for a new secure labor and delivery unit. This entire addition will add a 49,392 square-feet three floor building to the existing hospital and renovation of an additional 13,586 square-feet to existing areas; this construction is expected to be completed in 2021. Ribbon cutting CVMC will host a ribbon cutting after the groundbreaking ceremony, to introduce a new addition to CVMC’s state-ofthe-art medical clinic. Both projects have been designed by the architects of WPA Architecture and built by Westland Construction, the new addition and renovation enhances approximately 8,500 square feet to the existing Nephi Campus. The expansion includes a dedicated clinic for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine and a new and larger rehabilitation area for the Physical Therapy Department; along with a dedicated wound clinic, and enhanced speech and occupational therapy areas. About CVMC Central Valley Medical Center, also known as CVMC, opened its doors as a
small rural hospital owned by Juab County in the 1950s. We have grown from a single hospital to a not-for-profit healthcare system that provides medical care to rural communities in Central Utah. CVMC is a Critical Access Hospital that is a recognized and distinguished leader in Central Utah. With a growing selection of board-certified physicians trained in a variety of medical specialties, multiple clinic locations, emergency department, integrated state-of-the-art surgical suites, orthopedic medicine, women’s health, birthing center, radiology, diagnostic lab, respiratory therapy, and sleep health clinic; CVMC provides superior medical care. All CVMC staff are committed to working together to treat patients with compassion, integrity and respect. Staff respond to a broad spectrum of medical needs from routine screening exams and outpatient visits to unexpected emergencies and traumas. With a commitment to care that is sensitive and kind, staff strive for excellence with CVMC patients and their families.
Sanpete County booking report MANTI—Activities on the Baylen Richard Hunt, GunSanpete County booking re- nison, was arrested in the Sanport are as follows: pete County Jail by the Sanpete May 1 County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sanpete Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $385. Shane Lewis Peterson, Ephraim, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police 86 West Main Department on charges of Mt. Pleasant, UT 86447 injuring jail, intoxication and An edition of disorderly conduct. Bail was The Daily Herald set at $5,370. Subscriptions and May 2 Delivery Service ....801-375-5103 Anthony Fisher Forner, AnNews and timony, was arrested in Nephi Advertising.............435-462-2134 by the Gunnison Police DeFax..........................435-462-2459 partment on charges of failure E-mail...pyramid@heraldextra.com to stop at officer’s signal, fleeThe Pyramid Daily Herald Edition (USPS ing, speeding, two head lights 365-580) a weekly newspaper published at required, reckless driving and 86 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah driver’s license not in posses84647. Periodicals Postage Paid at Mt. sion. Bail was set at $11,960. Pleasant, Utah 84647 and at additional
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May 3 Michael Lee Lott, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of interfering with arresting officer, assault and unlawful detention. Bail was set at $3,700. Larry Shane Roberts, Manti, was arrested in Ephraim by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of distribution of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $10,000. May 5 Fermin Castillo, Manti, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Utah Highway Patrol on charges of interlock device violation, failure to install interlock device and learner permit violation. Bail was set at $1,645.
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Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held May 1 are as follows: Receipts: 849; last week: 723; Feeder steers and feeder heifers: mixed. Holstein steers: too few for comparison last week; slaughter
cows: lower; slaughter bulls: 1.00-2.00 lower. Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 149.00-169.00; 400-500 lbs 144.00-172.50; 500-600 lbs 157.00-172.00; 600-700 lbs 139.00-161.00; 700-800 lbs
Brandon Johnathan Fors, Spring City, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Ephraim Police Department on a Sanpete Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $1,645. Benjamin Dean Hammer, Manti, was arrested in Ephraim by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of two counts of possession with intent to distribute and reckless endangerment. Bail was set at $25,000. Scott Andrew Wiersema, Provo, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of obedience to officer, traffic controller/construction zone; disorderly conduct, and interfering with arresting officer. Bail was set at $1,110.
133.00-151.00; 800-900 lbs 111.00-137.00 900-1000 lbs 97.00-112.00. Holstein steers: large frame 3: 300-400 lbs scarce; 400500 lbs scarce; 500-600 lbs scarce; 600-700 lbs scarce; 700-800 lbs scarce; 800-1000 lbs scarce. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 135.00-145.00; 400-500 lbs 139.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 138.00-151.00; 600-700 lbs 129.00-147.00; 700-800 lbs 117.00-131.00; 800-900 lbs
Being a spectator is hard work It was hard work last Saturday to be a spectator at the “Ironman 70.3” in St. George. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the concept of this Ironman thing, let me clue you in. It’s a version of a long distance triathlon. The “70.3” designates the total number of miles traveled when a competitor swims for 1.2 miles, rides a bike for 56 miles, and finally runs for 13.1 miles. This race is sometimes known as a Half Ironman. A full Ironman Triathlon is double all those distances, which makes the final running event a full marathon. Many see that race as the most grueling, one-day sporting event in the world. For obvious reasons, there are fewer of these races than the 70.3-mile versions. There are two kinds of people when it comes to these Ironman events. The first kind is the category of those who participate, like my two sons did last Saturday. The second kind is the category of me and the rest of the sane people in the world. But, getting back to what I said at the outset, being an Ironman spectator is hard work. For one thing the temperature down in Utah’s Dixie was over 90 degrees! Whew! It wasn’t easy correlating the purchase of smoothies and drinks to stay in good condition for the rigors of “spectating.” There is no doubt that the race is a little bit difficult for the actual competitors. There is the heat thing. There probably is some pain involved. Then there has to be a boredom thing. I mean, how exciting can it be putting one’s body through that kind of monotonous, repetitive motion for that many miles? The race support people supply some drinks and nutrition at stations along the way for the racers. But there was none of that supplied to the actual spectators. We, the supporters and gawkers, had to fend for ourselves. It’s a lot of work. It was “touch and go” for a while there as our crew braved the glaring sun and the oppressive heat. We also were required to endure the sight of the parade of tortured bodies passing by in various costumes of mostly skin tight, and not always attractive, athletic gear. It also took a lot of logistical “know how” and stamina to be in the right places at the right times to see Jackson and Kent pass by and give them a shout and an encouraging “high five-ish slap of hands.” Thank goodness my daughter-in-law and others knew how to follow the electronic chip GPS location of the boys on the smartphone Ironman App. There were about 2,700 competitors there Saturday. My kids finished 1089th and 1456th. Both took between six and seven hours to complete
scarce; 900-1100 lbs 99.00107.00; heiferettes: scarce. Stock cows: scarce. Slaughter cows: boning: 80-90% lean: 66.00-70.00; breaking 75-80% lean: 66.0072.00. Commercial: scarce; cut-
the race. Obviously my difficult spectator time was pretty much equal to their completion time. Some may not want to count the time spent in an air-conditioned vehicle finding the right smoothie store as difficult spectator time. But I assure you; it wasn’t a “walk in the park” what with all the event traffic and hub-bub. To me an interesting aspect of any of these type of races is that the participants pay a pretty hefty fee for the privilege of being in the competition. I gather that the basic on-time entry fee for this race was $300. (One of my boys was not on-time, so the fee was closer to $400). Let me pause for a little math moment here…. $300 x 2,700 competitors = $810,000. It takes a lot of dough to put on an event of that magnitude. The finishing racers received a nice medal, postrace food and goodies, etc. Goodies are important in these races. I still have my tee shirt from about 11 years ago when I participated in the Butch Cassidy 5-Kilometer race in Springdale down by Zion National Park. My daughter motivated her parents to sign up for that event. (No one who knows me will be surprised that I still have the tee shirt) Someday, I may sign up for a 5-K race and actually run it. My daughter, who was pregnant at the time, slowed down and walked with me part of the way while I “earned” my tee shirt by finishing the race and paying my entry fee. Sanpete has several 5-K and 10-K races throughout the year. I know people who probably have drawers full of tee shirts commemorating various races including the county fair, Independence Day runs, the Rat Fink Reunion run, and others. As I think about it, being a spectator is an important part of these races. And that’s true for all sporting events and events otherwise. A performance without an audience, I’m sure, has a measure of satisfaction for the performers regardless. But when there is someone there providing their contribution of appreciation for the efforts given, it enhances and elevates the experience for all. This would be true for races, ball games of all kinds, piano recitals, stage shows, rodeos, you name it. So let’s not be afraid of taking on the “hard work” of being a spectator. It’s not always possible to attend everything that comes along in our busy family schedules. But when we can, supporting family members who are racing, playing ball, performing musically, rodeoing or whatever, that’s when being a spectator is most satisfying and important – regardless of the hard work. (winks) (And, for the record, my heart swelled as I watch those two boys cross the finish line.)
ter 85-90% lean: 46.00-55.00. Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002100 lbs 84.00-93.75. Yield grade 2: 1400-2000 lbs scarce; cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs scarce.
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Sanpete Community Calendar Now thru May 22 Mormon Miracle Pageant online signups. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the 2018 Manti Pageant! Persons interested in participating will need to attach a digital photo with their application. For more information, visit http://mantipageant.org/signup. May 11 6:30-8 p.m., An open house featuring over 50 fine art oil paintings by students from Marie Lindahl’s painting classes will be on display at the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East. Admission is free. May 19 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Scout-ORama fun for the whole family, activities, food, tractors in action, BB guns, archery, prizes, skills testing and high adventure at Sanpete County Fairgrounds, 500 North Main, Manti. Sponsored by Arapeen
MORONI-- David and Sandra Crosland, Moroni, announce the marriage of their daughter, Karen Elizabeth Crosland, to Nicholas Porter Hudson, son of Kelly and Kathie Hudson, Hamilton, MT; Saturday, May 12, 2018, in the Payson Utah LDS Temple. The couple will be honored at a reception that evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 227 South 1800 West, Farmington. The bride is a graduate from North Sanpete High school, Snow College, and Utah State University. She served in the Montana Billings LDS Mission. The bridegroom served in the Texas Houston South LDS Mission. He anticipates graduation from Utah State University as a mechanical engineer in December. FAIRVIEW — CentraCom The couple will make their first home in Kalispell, MT. If by chance you did not receive an invitation, please recently announced the winconsider this as one. ners of five $1250 scholarships
District Boy Scouts of America. For more information contact Bob Hansen at hansenyvo@ gmail.com or call (321) 4467805. May 22-24 Mormon Miracle Pageant Auditions will be held in Manti, and call backs will be held May 23 and 24. May 27 5 p.m., Mormon Miracle Pageant opening fireside for participants at the Manti Stake Center, 555 E. Union St. May 29 Mormon Miracle Pageant participant practices begin in Manti. Cast members are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. June 9 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., yard sale to benefit Fairview Senior Center. Donations of items to sell are to be delivered to the center, 160 North 100 West, in advance of the sale. For infor-
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mation, call Erma Lee Hansen (435) 427-9349. 9 a.m., Child abuse prevention fundraising golf tournament, shotgun start, four-man scramble, at Palisade State Park Golf Course, in Sterling. Participants support survivors of child abuse and services of Sanpete County Children’s Justice Center. To register, call Jordan Van Orman at Pro Shop (435) 835-4653 or Joan Shand (435) 835-5211. Donations can
be sent to: Friends of Children’s Justice Center, PO Box 292, Manti, UT 84642. June 14-16 and 19-23 6 p.m., Gates open for the 52nd Mormon Miracle Pageant on temple hill in Manti. Pageant begins at 9:30 p.m., free admission. Arrive early for optimum first-come seating for 14,000 and room on grass for additional spectators. Bring a sweater or blanket. Be prepared in case of inclement weather.
Seven 2018 CentraCom scholarships awarded
Palmer ~ Turner Wedding MT. PLEASANT-- Matt and Stacy Palmer, Mt. Pleasant, announce the marriage of their daughter, Makenzy Shae, to Brenden James Turner, son of Jeremy and Jamie Turner, Connell, WA; on Friday, May 11, 2018, in the Manti LDS Temple. A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 6-8 p.m., at the Karen H. Huntsman Library Terrace, 150 East Center, Ephraim. The bride and bridegroom have been attending Utah State University in Logan, and will continue their education there. The couple is registered at Beckʼs Home Furnishings, Mt. Pleasant. If by some oversight you did not receive an invitation, please consider this as one.
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to Snow College and two $500 scholarships. CentraCom received many applications from highly qualified candidates from each of the company service areas. Seven youth were selected to receive the scholarships. Madisyn Allred Madisyn Allred is currently a student at North Sanpete High School (NSHS). She has maintained a GPA of 3.82. She participates as a member of the volleyball team and is the NSHS Computer Technology Sterling Scholar. Allred is also a member of the NSHS CyberCorps, which is a group of students that help to solve technological problems in the school. She served on the Spring City Youth City Council as Mayor Pro Tem. In addition, Allred has organized several community events including book drives and youth summer skills camp for learning cooking, sewing and artistic experimentation. She plans to attend Snow College and to obtain a degree in computer science. Her choice of attending Snow College will increase the scholarship by $750 for a total value of $1,250. Allyssa Ericksen Allyssa Ericksen is currently a student at NSHS. She has maintained a GPA of 3.99. She is the NSHS Social Science Sterling Scholar and also participates as a member of the choir, volleyball and swim teams. Ericksen is a member of the National Honor Society. She serves her community by volunteering at the Fairview Pioneer Museum. She served as Miss Fairview first attendant
Madisyn Allred and helped with many community activities during the 2017 Fairview Pioneer Days 24th of July celebrations. She plans to attend Snow College and study library science. Ericksen wants to inspire children to read. Her choice of attending Snow College will increase the scholarship by $750 for a total value of $1,250. Melayna Gillins Melayna Gillins is currently a student at NSHS. She has maintained a GPA of 3.74. She is a member of the softball team and a member of the National Honor Society. Gillins is an active member of the community and serves by mentoring youth in the softball camps and as an umpire for the city youth softball games. She plans to attend and play softball at Colby Community College, Colby, KS; and to obtain a degree in physical therapy. Katherine Harmston Katherine Harmston is currently a student at Manti High School (MHS). She has maintained a GPA of 3.99 and is an Academic All-State for MHS and was awarded Girls State Auditor. Harmston is very involved
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in leadership with her community. She participated as a teacher in the summer reading program at the Manti Library and volunteered to read with the children at the Ephraim Elementary School. She has also helped organize and run Manti Ambulance Association dinners and fundraisers. Harmston plans to attend Snow College and to obtain a degree in science and continue her education in nursing. Her choice of attending Snow College will increase the scholarship by $750 for a total value of $1,250. Cooper Parry Cooper Parry is currently a student at MHS. He has
maintained a GPA of 3.95. He is a football team captain and a member of the track and field teams. Parry is an active member of the community and spends time assisting the elderly through service at their homes and assisted living homes. He plans to attend Snow College and to obtain a degree in business management. His choice of attending Snow College will increase the scholarship by $750 for a total value of $1,250. Other awards Hunter Holden, a student at Juab High School and Taeya Owen from Millard High School also received scholarship awards.
Crandall Canyon fire contained FOREST SERVICE — The Crandall Canyon fire which was started on the Manti-La Sal National Forest on April 14, is under investigation but it appears that it was started by a recreationalist in the area using a warming fire.
The fire was initially reported on April 20 and was reported to affect over 110 acres. As of April 27, the Crandall Canyon Fire was 100 percent contained. The Forest Service warns forest visitors to build fires in
Hospital Birth Shawn Taylor, son of Brent and Linda Taylor, Mt. Pleasant; was recently selected to the 3-A Utah High School Athletic Association All-State Baseball Team. Taylor plays short stop and pitches for the North Sanpete Hawks.
GUNNISON — Baby born at A boy, Adriel Juaquin Jimenez, Gunnison Valley Hospital is as was born to Juaquin and Yisel follows: Jimenez, Ephraim. He weighed May 1 six pounds seven ounces.
a fire ring, or clear away all vegetation down to mineral earth before starting a fire. Before leaving the fire, make sure it is dead out, and never leave a fire unattended.
Dry conditions make these warnings even more urgent this spring when there is so much dry vegetation from last year’s growth and new green vegetation that has not yet emerged.
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NEW YORK, NY — Women have faced many challenges throughout history, and the list is long of those who overcame adversity and became influential, inspirational figures. Often, though, a young girl doesn’t have to read about famous females to find her heroes. Her mother’s actions while overcoming challenges and taking care of the family can influence and even help transform that daughter’s thinking well into her adult life. Among the main life lessons that author, speaker and tech entrepreneur Betty Ng learned from her mother, Po-Ling, was that adversity doesn’t have to define a person. Rather, it can strengthen, shape and liberate one to do important things and bring people together. “Anything is possible, regardless of personal background, as long as we help each other to succeed,” says Ng, author of POLING POWER: Propelling Yourself and Others to Success and CEO of Inspiring Diversity, LLC (iD) (www.inspiringdiversity. com), which builds inclusive, collaborative and high-performing communities. Ng’s mother, Po-ling, was widowed and left to raise four young children. She earned two master’s degrees, became devoted to the community and was honored by the Chinese government for her work. She became her daughter’s inspiration in the process. Now Ng focuses on the ability of people to inspire and lift each other to achieve goals. She offers six tips to women about empowering themselves, inspiring others and making a difference: Set priorities “These are individually-defined and should also take into consideration personal vision and passions,” Ng says. “It’s critical to align what a person does or plans to do with their personal vision. This is how a person finds their authentic self.” Turn focus to others As a person makes progress on becoming their best self, the focus, Ng says, can shift to finding ways to elevate others. “People
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A mother’s actions dealing with challenges and family care can inspire and transform others. should think about how their personal success should be tied to the success of the community, organization and those around them,” Ng says. “People are now empowered to do more for others.” Learn to lead “Being proactive is where leadership starts,” Ng says. “A person takes the initiative to drive change, not just waiting for others to act.” Inspire “Inspiring others to follow along, exuding that confidence and conviction for what a person believes in, makes good things happen,” Ng says. “And with people drawing that energy from each other, the possibilities are endless.” Network “Establishing and leveraging a personal network brings strength and knowledge in numbers,” Ng says. “Building strong relationships leads to group opportunities they would not have had before. So collaborate and elevate.” Grow “We learn from all our experiences, both good and bad,” Ng says. “Mistakes and failing are ultimately about helping one to learn to succeed sooner. Embrace adversity, diversity, and change by taking every oppor-
tunity to challenge and reinvent oneself.” “Life stories that a person can get from anyone about dealing with and overcoming significant challenges can inspire a person to strive for more than they ever thought was possible,” Ng says. “They will motivate a person to persevere for their priorities and personal vision every day of their life.” About Betty Ng Betty Ng is the co-author of PO-LING POWER: Propelling Yourself and Others to Success, and founder/CEO of Inspiring Diversity, LLC “iD”, which builds inclusive, collaborative and high-performing communities. iD is a collaborative community with members of all backgrounds who inspire, empower, and elevate each other to achieve goals. iD also works with organizations to drive profitability through increased employee inclusion, engagement, and performance. A graduate of Stanford University (B.A.-economics) and Harvard Business School (M.B.A.), she is a tech entrepreneur, media and content creator, author, trainer, public speaker and consultant. Ng was a high-level executive at Citigroup and Moody’s. For more information visit www.Inspiringdiversity.com.
SALT LAKE CITY — When do social or political conflicts turn the tide of history? Can compromise avert a crisis, or just delay the inevitable? When compromise fails, does conflict always follow in its wake? The 7,300-plus students who participated in Utah’s National History Day program this year have some good answers to these questions. Based on the theme “Conflict and Compromise in History,” these young historians have conducted extensive historical research on topics ranging from the Bear River Massacre to Japanese internment, from women’s suffrage to civil rights, and from eugenics to Utah’s Downwinders. Showcasing their research and their creativity through exhibits, performances, documentary films, websites, and papers, these students are ready to share their discoveries On April 28, 420 middle and high school students competed in the Utah History Day State Contest at Hillcrest Junior High, Murray; after qualifying during regional contests this spring. An award ceremony was held at the school after the competition. State champions will represent Utah at the National History Day competition in Washington, D.C., this June. More than half a million students worldwide participate in National History Day every year. In Utah, the program is
available statewide, with regional competitions in Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake, Orem, Price, Roosevelt, Beaver, St. George, and Blanding. Whether they live in rural or urban areas, or attend private or public schools, History Day students gain a deeper understanding of both the past and the present through their work. “History Day offers teachers a powerful way to interest today’s kids in history and develop a sense of civic engagement,” said Dr. Wendy Rex-Atzet, Utah History Day State Coordinator. “Students gain concrete skills in research, reading, writing, critical thinking, and creative presentation. This skill set translates to kids who are better prepared for college and careers.” Utah History Day (formerly called Utah History Fair) has operated continuously in Utah since 1980 and is the official National History Day affiliate program for the state. Originally developed and housed at Utah State University, the program was transferred in 2014 to the Utah Division of State History. “We could not be happier to provide a home for Utah’s National History Day program,” Division of State History Director Brad Westwood said. “Students from any community in Utah can participate, which helps cultivate a lifelong appreciation of history and heritage in our young people.”
Annual Scout-O-Rama fun set May 19 Help Wanted
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Community Housing Services is looking for a friendly, hard-working individual to fill a housekeeping position at our Mt. Pleasant location. Hours are Mon-Wed-Fri, 9 am-1 pm. For more information or application, contact Kayla at (435) 462-9125.
Tools, horse tack, household items, antiques. Saturdays, May 12, 19 & 26. 9 am- 4 pm, 19 East 100 North, Spring City.
Specialized mobile welding and repairs. Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, no job to small. Professional quality and service. Call Mark Robbins Welding Repair (801) 473-6077. www.mobileweldingrepair.com
Hiring construction laborers, operators and truck drivers for project in Price, UT. If interested call (435) 462-5380 or stop in at Terry R. Brotherson Excavating, 95 West Main, Mt. Pleasant. Barnes Bullets - Now Hiring for R&D Technician, Production Planner/Buyer and Ammunition Loader. To see if you are qualified for these positions and to download an application please visit our website at http://www.barnesbullets.co m/careers/. Applications need to be sent to hr@barnesbullets.com or faxed to 435-856-1040.
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Free Horse Grazing Pasture, 12 acres within Mt. Pleasant City limits. Call W e e k l y M T C D e l i v e r y . Brent at 801-969-0679. Packages and/or letters must be at The Pyramid ofLawn Care, mowing, bag- fice, 86 W. Main, Mt. Pleasging, blow off sidewalks ant, before 3 pm, Tuesand driveways. Call (435) days, unless holiday week. Call for details. (435) 462262-9750. 2134.
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Indoor Yard & Bake Sale Fundraiser for Spring City Fire Dept. on Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, from 8 am-3 pm, at old Spring City Hall, 150 E. Center. Donated items for the sale encouraged. Call Don Chambers (435) 469-0884.
TREEWORKS: Trees and shrubs made beautiful; tree removal and safety trimming. Fruit tree pruning season now. Stump grinding. Landscaping and gardening wood chips available. Call Brad at (435) 462-4575.
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MANTI — Fun for the whole family is scheduled during the annual Scout-O-Rama to be held Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds, 500 North Main, Manti. Sponsored by the Arapeen District, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the event promises to provide lots of great activities for all ages. Activities include tractors in action, BB gun shooting range, archery skills range, prizes, food booths, high adventure, blacksmith demonstrations and support from area businesses. The annual Scout-O-Rama gives families an opportunity to celebrate spring, support scouting and have some family fun together. There is
always some air of mystery about what activities will be available, so plan to be surprised. For more information or to get involved, contact Bob Hansen at hansenyvo@gmail.com or call (435) 446-7805.
SANPETE MOVIE GUIDE SHOWTIMES FOR: MAY 11 - 17
SOUTHTOWNE THEATRE 1 & 2 687 s. Main, Ephraim 283-6121
“TRUTH OR DARE”
“AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR” – PG-13
- PG-13
Lucy Hale, Tyler Posey
Robert Downey Jr., Josh Brolin
Showing Nightly: 6:15 9:00
Showing Nightly: 5:45
Saturday Matinee: 3:15
8:45
Saturday Matinee: 2:45
TOWNE THEATRE 21 n. Main, Ephraim 283-4711
“CHAPPAQUIDDICK” - PG-13 Starring: Jason Clarke, Ed Helms
Showing Nightly: 7:30 Saturday Matinee: 4:30
BASIN DRIVE-IN
680 n. State st., Mt. Pleasant 462-2712
“A QUIET PLACE”
- PG-13
Starring: Emily Blunt, John Krazinski Showing Nightly: 9:00
BASIN GRILL OPENS EARLY FRI & SAT: 6:30!! ALL THEATRES CLOSED SUNDAY
Thursday, May 10, 2018
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Found a deer fawn? Here’s what to do
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
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 MAY 30, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801) 5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 65-4032 (A81157): Lola Land Stewards LLC propose(s) using 6.0 cfs., from Cedar Creek (4.5 Miles SE of Mt. Pleasant) for HYDRO-POWER. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal notice 24770 Published in The Pyramid May 3 and 10, 2018.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Anyone hiking in an area where deer live in Utah, should not be surprised to come across a deer fawn, or maybe even an elk calf, in early summer. If a baby animal is found, what should be done? The answer is simple: leave it right where it was found. Don’t approach it, don’t touch it, and, by all means, don’t pick it up and bring it home. People may not realize it, but if someone picks a baby animal up, they have just removed it from its mother. And, if a person approaches a fawn and causes the animal to run, it will be difficult for its mother to find it. Don’t touch or move When finding a baby animal in the wild, Justin Shannon, Wildlife Section chief for the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), says people probably won’t see its mother. Not seeing its mother might lead a person to believe that the animal has been abandoned. But that’s rarely the case. “Actually,” Shannon says, “deer fawns are alone and isolated during their first weeks of life. And that’s on purpose. The mother knows leaving the fawn
alone is the best way to protect it from predators.” Shannon says newborn big game animals fall into two categories: followers and hiders. Followers include bison calves and bighorn sheep lambs, which follow their mothers shortly after they’re born. Hiders, such as mule deer fawns and elk calves, do the opposite—they hide, alone, for most of the day. During the day, a doe deer will reunite with its fawn for a short time, to nurse it and care for it. Then, to draw attention away from where the fawn is hiding, the mother will leave the fawn. The doe will spend the rest of the day feeding and resting. Brock McMillan, professor at Brigham Young University, has researched deer fawns in Utah for years. He says hiding its fawn is the best way for the doe to protect it from predators. Fawns are born with a creamy brown coat that’s covered with white spots. This camouflaged coat allows the fawn to blend in with its surroundings. “Also, fawns don’t give off much scent,” McMillan says, “so it’s difficult for predators to smell them. Hiding the fawn is
Mt. Pleasant City Tentative Budget Public Hearings The following meetings will be held in the Mt. Pleasant City Council Room, 115 West Main Street, on Thursday, June 7, 2018: The Mt. Pleasant CDRA will hold a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input regarding the CDRA budget for year 2018-2019. The Mt. Pleasant LBA will hold a public hearing at 6:15 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input regarding the LBA Budget for the year 2018-2019. Mt. Pleasant City will hold a public hearing at 6:30 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input regarding the tentative City Budget and the tentative City Public Library budget for the for year 2018-2019. If you would like to attend any of these meetings and need help in order to attend or participate in the hearing, please call Jeanne Tejada at (435) 462-2456 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and she will make reasonable accommodations. Jeanne M. Tejada STATEPOINT — Spring is they are a good candidate for a Mt. Pleasant City Recorder Legal notice 25172 Published in The Pyramid May 10, in the air and it’s time for the loan. 2018. annual ritual of deep cleaning, Lenders want to extend loans
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If a fawn is found in the wild, give it plenty of space. Don’t touch the fawn or pick up or bring it home. (Photo courtesy of Jim Shuler) the best way to keep the animal safe.” After two or three weeks, the fawn grows strong enough to start accompanying its mother. Do the right thing So what should be done if a deer fawn or an elk calf is seen in the woods, or even on the outskirts of town? “Don’t approach it,” Shannon says. “Watch it or take a photo of it from a distance, but don’t approach it. In almost every case, the fawn has not been abandoned by its mother.” Finding and petting newly born animals is another problem. “The animal’s survival
depends on it being left alone,” McMillan says. Even if a person doesn’t touch the fawn, getting too close can cause the fawn to run away from the person, and from its hiding place where its mother left it. When the mother comes back to care for the fawn, it won’t be there. “Keeping a distance away and not touching animals are the keys to keeping young animals alive,” McMillan says. Learn how to live with For more tips about living with wildlife from Wild Aware Utah visit www.wildawareutah.org.
Don’t forget to spring-clean that credit report
Don’t miss the Sanpete Recreation Guide in next week’s Pyramid Shopper!
dusting, mopping, organizing — and checking the credit report. Experts recommend checking that personal credit report at each of the national credit reporting agencies (CRAs) several times annually. Why? When a person applies for a new credit card or car loan, for example, a lender pulls a credit report from one or all of the CRAs to check the person’s credit history and determine if
JOB POSTING
North Sanpete School District Speech and Language Pathologist Full time with benefits Starting Date: August 16, 2018
Salary: Competitive
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Qualified as a Speech and Language Pathologist 2. Master’s Degree required 3. Preference given to those with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence 4. Experience preferred, but not required 5. Exemplary communication skills and ability to relate to at-risk students and their parents RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned students, school staff, district staff, and parents. 2. Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff. 3. Maintain confidentiality and standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment. 4. Help provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom or speech setting. 5. Demonstrate professional ethics by maintaining the integrity of the school, students, parents and other professionals. 6. Diagnose and work with students in need of speech services who have disabilities, using approved methods of speech pathology. 7. Help maintain IEP’s and other student records. 8. Conform to district policies including attendance, evaluations, and dress standards 9. Have current knowledge of special education rules, regulations, and accountability procedures. 10. Be able to work in various school settings addressing diverse student needs. 11. Attend workshops and in-service to improve personal and educational skills. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUBMIT:
Open until filled
North Sanpete School District application, résumé, transcripts, two to three current letters of recommendation, to: North Sanpete School District Attention: Human Resource Office 220 East 700 South Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
For specific questions, contact Chalyece Shelley at (435) 462-2458. If you need special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the selection process please contact Mr. Randy Shelley, Human Resource Specialist, (435) 462-2485. North Sanpete School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified minority candidates. North Sanpete School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
or credit to people with strong credit reports, so it’s important that the information in the report is accurate. What to look for Besides verifying the accuracy of personal information, check that the financial accounts listed belong to you. Also, make sure that paid-off debt shows as paid and that closed accounts are not listed as open. Other information to look for and possibly correct includes: • A bankruptcy older than 10 years. • A late payment more than seven years old. • Inquiries from unfamiliar companies that pulled a credit report. How to fix it If a person feels there is incorrect information in their credit report, the person has the right to file a dispute. Accurate credit reports are good for lenders and consumers, because they contribute to informed lending decisions and disputes are part of the CRA’s compliance with the
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A strong credit report helps lenders extend loans to people. Perhaps it’s time to clean the credit report this spring.
federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, which promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in credit reports. Luckily for consumers, steps are being taken to make this process easier. For example, Experian, one of the national credit reporting agencies, recently enhanced and simplified its online dispute process to reflect consumers’ increasing preference for conducting business online. New Experian features include: • A mobile-optimized platform, allowing users to submit
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR North Sanpete School District is accepting applications for the following positions: Full Time Custodian High School Diploma required and custodial experience preferred. There are benefits with this position. Position Closes: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Life Science or Physical Science Teacher Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and Utah Teaching License Any Science Endorsement will be considered This is a full time position with benefits and coaching opportunities Position Closes: Open until filled Interested persons may fill out a written application at the 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 (435) 462-2485 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.
a dispute from their smartphone. • The ability to submit supporting documents via a smartphone by taking a photo or selecting the image from the camera roll and uploading it. • The option of receiving notification alerts that update a user on the status of their dispute, including confirmation of the submission and when results are available. • The ability to dispute directly from membership accounts, when members of Experian’s free and paid products are logged in. “We’re very excited to provide a new dispute experience that recognizes the millions of people who manage their daily activities with smart devices,” said Michelle Felice-Steele, senior director of Product Management at Experian. “We also made several enhancements so the process is more user-friendly and keeps consumers informed about the progress of their disputes. We believe everyone deserves access to quality credit and one of the ways to achieve that is to have an accurate credit report.” The fastest way to submit a dispute is online through the center, but consumers can also do so with Experian via phone or mail. Experian product members can access the online dispute center from their accounts. For more information on credit reports and filing a dispute, visit experian.com/disputes. Thanks to new technologies and consumer services, staying on top of that credit report is easier than ever. This spring cleaning season, don’t neglect to review those credit reports.
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Yet when asked whether the group is a criminal investigation entity, such as a police department or private detective service, the group’s Press Coordinator Matt Johnson, says no, our group just investigated the animal cruelty and conditions on the farm by entering the premises to inspect them. According the group’s press release, “Co-founder and lead investigator of the group, and one of the defendants, Wayne Hsiung, said, “We did what any good person would do: we took her to the vet.” According to Sanpete County Attorney Kevin Daniels it doesn’t matter what reason the group took action. He says, “According to Utah law, which dates back to the early days of Utah’s existence, any theft of livestock is a crime.” Cattle theft was known as cattle rustling, and is still a crime. Any livestock theft is a crime. In Utah it is considered a third degree felony. In addition to theft, charges of burglary of a building have also been pressed, also a third degree felony. Pitman Family Farms took over operations of Norbest in early January 2018 and is not involved in the current case. At the time of the original incident the contracted farm was providing turkey care for Norbest. According to the Norbest website, “Our animal care team had documented violations at the farm in question and required corrective action before we learned of the disturbing photos.” “On Nov. 1, 2017, the owner
of the farm was advised he must correct all violations before we would consider returning birds to his care. We took the additional step of formally suspending our contract with the farmer.” The reference to disturbing photos is in regards to photos taken by the activist group, reportedly taken on the farm in question, while the group was on the farm’s property. According to the activists press release, the six activists face “up to 10 years in prison.” Attorney Daniels has stated that “up to 10 years” is a deliberate exaggeration and is very unlikely. He says the actual time would likely be 0-5 years per person, and of course that would depend on each person’s case outcome. Knowing that the activists group is trying to gain attention for their actions, Attorney Daniels and the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Department expect to have several activists show up for the hearing on June 13. Daniels has received death threats in an effort to intimidate his efforts to enforce the rule of law. However, he has also received over 400 emails expressing support for pressing charges. Daniels indicates that almost all of the negative email messages he has received have come from out of state localities such as Berkeley, CA; and Colorado. The activists have done some research and found that historically Norbest was implicated and held liable in the sale of adulterated turkey products to school children. However, that is way old news, 32 years old, times have changed and so have the laws to protect the food
product, with more stringent guidelines today which include the USDA government standards for current food production, and guidelines which Norbest adheres to. The activist group believes there is a fear in the food industry that the actions of growers will become transparent, thus exposing the poor conditions used in raising food for people. According to a recent AP article about the incident in question, “Last July, a federal court struck down a Utah law banning secret filming at farm and livestock sites as an unconstitutional violation of free speech.” “Activists say that those so-called “ag-gag” laws are designed to hide shocking treatment of animals from the public. Similar laws are under scrutiny elsewhere in the country.” The activists group says the criminal charges against these six persons are, “an industry end-run to continue whistleblower repression.” The Merriam-Webster legal definition of a whistleblower is: “an employee who brings wrongdoing by an employer or other employees to the attention of a government or law enforcement agency and who is commonly vested by statute with rights and remedies for retaliation.” It should be pointed out that none of the activists are or were employees of the turkey farm involved in the incident. So the question arises, how can a group that exists outside of the business, be considered as a whistleblower when they cross the line between legal and illegal, to report conditions?
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Thursday, May 10, 2018
The Ephraim Ambulance was t-boned at the Pigeon Hollow Junction last Saturday night at about 11:15 p.m. Two Emergency Medical Technicians and the driver of the other vehicle were transported to Sanpete Valley Hospital with injuries.
Ephraim ambulance overturns after collision CHERYL K. BREWER
The Pyramid
SANPETE COUNTY—An accident occurred about 11:15 p.m., May 5 between the Ephraim Ambulance and a sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the Pigeon Hollow Junction on Highway 89 that intersects with State Road 132. According to the police report, the ambulance, driven by Brianna Powell, age 34, Ephraim; was traveling southbound on Highway 89 and approaching the junction when
the SUV, a 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada, driven by Bernabe Castro Guileen, age 63, Ogden, traveling eastbound ran the stop sign and hit the ambulance broadside. After the collision, the impact caused the ambulance to roll. Two unrestrained Emergency Medical Technicians riding in the back of the ambulance and the driver of the Oldsmobile were transported to Sanpete Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The ambulance driver and
the passenger in the other vehicle were both wearing seat belts. The passenger in the SUV was reported to have a possible head injury, but was not transported to the hospital. According to witnesses traveling behind the ambulance, the SUV did not slow down or attempt to turn away from the collision. At the hospital, troopers determined Guileen had been allegedly drinking and are in the process of screening charges for driving under the influence.
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2018 Sanpete County Jr. Princess Rodeo Royalty were selected May 5 at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds. Pictured from (left to right) are: Mattisen Wanner, daughter of Matt and Tiffanie Wanner, Axtell, was crowned Jr. Princess; Kenley Kelso, daughter of Kurt and Lindsay Kelso, Mt. Pleasant, first attendant; and Jordan Brouillette, daughter of Addam and Nicole Brouillette, Manti, second attendant. Also during the competition, Mattisen Wanner was named Miss Congeniality and Jordan Brouillette, Miss Photogenic.
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Once the ballot has been received, voters need to fill it out and return it for processing. The ballot can be mailed in or dropped off at any of the four ballot boxes in the county. It can also be delivered to the
county clerk’s office during business hours. Ballot boxes are located on the south side of Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main; east side of Ephraim City Hall, 5 South Main; south side of Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 South Main, Manti; and the east side of Gunnison City
CHANGE Due to the release of the annual Summer Recreation Guide, the deadline for May 16 Pyramid Shopper and May 17 Pyramid will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 10. All advertising and submissions must be in our office by that time.
Hall, 38 West Center. All ballots must be cast by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26. Special Note: If the ballot is returned by mail, it must be postmarked by June 25, to be valid. Placing the mail-in ballot into the Post Office on June 26 will be too late. It is up to the Republican voters of Utah, to decide which of the Republican candidates will move forward to the general election in November. All voters are encouraged to take the time to research them. Information about the two candidates in the Senate race is available on the Republican Party’s website which can be found at: http://utah.gop/ candidates. Make the choice now to become involved, participate and help select the leaders who will best serve the people. For more information, contact Sanpete County Clerk’s Office at (435) 835-2131.