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Ned LeDoux to perform at Sanpete County Fair The Sanpete County Fair will present singer-songwriter Ned LeDoux live in concert on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Sanpete County Fairgrounds, 500 N. Main, Manti. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $30, and tickets may be purchased at sanpetecountyfair.net. Opening for LeDoux will be Country music singer Charley Jenkins. LeDoux began pursuing his dream of a music career at an early age, and even though he grew up in the shadow of his legendary father Chris LeDoux, he’s successfully carved his own path. “If I can be half the man he was I think I’ll be okay,” he says with an easygoing grin, “but when it comes to song-
writing I’ve got to write my own story. I’ve played drums for years and got my first band when I was in junior high. I went on to play drums with my dad from 1998 until he passed away in 2005, and then I started doing solo gigs.” Like his father’s music, LeDoux’s works are as expansive as the western sky he was raised under and celebrates the ranch lifestyle that is such an integral part of his heritage. There’s an authenticity to his songs that brings our nation’s beloved Western culture to life, even for listeners who’ve never ventured onto the Great Plains. “I’m proud to carry on the tradition and a lot of songs that I write are going to relate with songs that my dad wrote and recorded because
I lived the same life,” LeDoux said. “I was born and raised on a ranch, which my family still owns outside of Kaycee, Wyoming. That was my life and it’s reflected in the songs I write. I just think back to those days working on a ranch and hanging out with my granddad who taught me how to drive a tractor, work cows and dream.” LeDoux is well respected for his high-energy live shows that mix his Western roots with the rockand-roll influences he acquired in his youth. He routinely headlines his own shows and has earned coveted opening slots with Toby Keith, Aaron Watson and Garth Brooks. Please see LEDOUX, Page A8
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The Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center, as shown here in an aerial photograph, is upgrading its facilities to hold more horses and add restrooms and showers. MT. PLEASANT — The Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center, which includes the ConToy Arena, will be at the center of a project designed to facilitate convenient and comfortable access to the area’s back-country horse trails, as well as improving portions of the trail system from Maple Canyon to the Skyline Drive, project participants announced. Eventually, the Mt. Pleasant Trail System and Amenities Project could boost local tourism by drawing trail riders from throughout Utah and surrounding states. The main focus of the project will be for the equestrian center to upgrade its facilities by adding 40 horse stalls, 25 RV hookups, and men’s and women’s restrooms and showers, to accommodate riders embarking on or returning from the local network of trails. The upgrade is being made possible by grants, direct funding and in-kind word donations from Utah State Parks, the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA), Mt. Pleasant City, a Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant and the Central
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Utah Back Country Horsemen. Another major phase of the project is repairing 20 miles of the approximately 200-mile pre-existing trail system in the area, and rebuilding a bridge in Canal Canyon, as well as clearing overgrowth in Maple Canyon, and repairing trails in the White Hills, Black Hills and along Skyline Drive. About the MPNHA: The series is sponsored by the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area, a federally designated area running along U.S. 89 from Spanish Fork to Kanab. The heritage area also takes in State Route 12, an All-American Road Utah, and State Route 24, the Capitol Reef Scenic Byway. Another amenity that the equestrian center plans to offer is a shuttle service, which will transport riders and their horses to or from a trail head so riders don’t have to haul their own trailers and equipment up the canyons. Funding for the project is coming from multiple sources. The MPNHA is providing $50,000. Mt. Pleasant City is providing $12,500; Utah State Parks is offer-
ing $67,000; and a Utah Outdoor Recreational Grant will provide $150,000. In addition to the monetary contributions, the Central Utah Back Country Horsemen will donate $8,000 in inkind labor while Mt. Pleasant City will donate $12,500 in-kind. In-kind contributions will go primarily towards trail repair. Various groups and institutions have expressed support for the project. “For most of our students, living in Mt. Pleasant will be the only time in their lives they will live in a rural environment,” wrote Paul Applegarth, assistant head of school for finance and facilities at Wasatch Academy. “Equestrian activities have been important to our students, some of whom are just beginning to be exposed to horses, some of whom are expert riders.” President Lynn Barton from the Central Utah Back Country Horsemen said his group is a major supporter of the project — enough that it is willing to put some sweat equity into trail repair. “In addition to being a diverse
group of individuals who love riding on our beautiful public lands,” Barton wrote, “we are also a service organization, which volunteers labor to assist managing agencies in maintaining and improving the trails we ride.” Kevin Christensen, director of economic development and travel for Sanpete County, sees the equestrian center upgrades as an opportunity to boost tourism. “The tourism industry is growing in Sanpete County,” he said. “Restaurant and transient room taxes have increased 84% over the past 10 years. It is anticipated that the above improvements will attract visitors from around Utah and neighboring states. Lodging and restaurant businesses in the North Sanpete area will benefit as the equestrian center will be the hub of horse-related activities.” “Horses are big business,” added Monte Bona, director of the MPNHA. “This is definitely an economic development tool. It opens up a whole avenue for people who have horses with not many places to ride them.”
Emotional and mental health care were a key topic of the North Sanpete Coalition’s August 2nd meeting. Guest speaker Julie Varner, a Senior Community Health Specialist from Intermountain Healthcare, came from Provo to address the Coalition. Varner outlined existing IHC programs, and more importantly, exchanged ideas with the group on how to address a community in crisis due to mental health issues. Currently Sanpete Valley Hospital’s Mental Health Hotline (833 442-2211) directs callers to resources for mental health issues, virtual telehealth options and Sanpete County mental health care providers. Callers Please see HEALTH, Page A8
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Aleesha left this world on August 2, 2021 after a hard and courageous battle against cancer. She was born January 9, 1978 to Kent and Judy Jackson Stuart. As a young girl growing up in Woodruff Utah, some of her best times were spent going with her dad on adventurous truck drives out east and working and riding on the Jackson Family Ranch. She often spoke of times with her family roasting hot dogs and searching for arrowheads. Aleesha graduated from Rich High School in 1996 where she enjoyed being a cheerleader. She later attended Snow College, continuing to be a part of their cheer squad. She graduated with honors and also met her loving husband Earl Bailey. They married in 1999 in the Manti, Utah Temple. They made their home in Fountain Green, Utah until they were able to establish their own ranch in Chester, Utah, where they worked and enjoyed combining their talents to build a beautiful home filled with comfort, the warmth of a cracking fire, good food, hugs, and plenty of “Aleesha love.” She spent the past four years working at Oxbow Academy. She loved working with all the staff members and the boys she helped take care of. She had a way of making everyone feel loved and important. Aleesha had a real love for the Temple and served as a temple worker in the Manti Temple. Aleesha’s testimony and faith were unwavering. She was incredibly in tune with the spirit and could always see God’s hand in everything, including this last year’s trials of battling her illness. In true Aleesha fashion she was not the one being comforted by us but rather was the one comforting us through it all, always reminding us that it will all be ok. Truly to know her was to
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love her. She was one who laughed often, had a contagious smile, and a loving heart. She was never above getting down on the floor to play with kids. Aleesha was a true disciple of the Savior and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Aleesha is survived by her husband: Earl and their 4 children. Hayes, Kalon, Dally, and Chansy. Parents: Kent and Judy Jackson Stuart, Siblings: Maureen Stuart, Lauree (Chris) Bambrough, Jared (Taytum) Stuart, Andreea (Junior) Paes. Many nieces and nephews to which each one knew that she loved them the most. Preceded in her death are her grandparents: Ross & Nola Jackson, and Louis & Joan Stuart. The family would especially like to thank all who have shared love, concern, prayers, food, work, flowers, time, and money. There are not enough words to say just how much this has meant. Your kindness has helped ease the weight of this difficult time. Funeral Services were held Monday August 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Wales. Viewings were held Sunday from 6:00 — 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 — 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment in the Wales Town Cemetery. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.
Gary Allen Nelson 48 returned home to his heavenly father on August 2, 2021 due to a tragic accident with injuries sustained in a flash flood which occurred at the Gentry-mine in Huntington Canyon Huntington, Utah. Before his death on this tragic night Gary heroically helped aid other coal miners from death and drowning as he rescued them from their man trip before being taken in the flash flood. Unfortunately Gary’s life was taken but the families of others are not suffering the loss as his family is. Gary was born on June 2, 1973 in Mount Pleasant Utah to Allen Ray and Karen Olsen Nelson. He graduated from North Sanpete High School in 1991. Gary began working at the early age of 12 with various farm jobs, later at the Moroni Turkey Processing Plant and then CO Building Systems. Gary started his mining career as a second generation coal miner in 2010. Gary was currently employed at the Gentry Mine where the horrific accident took place ending his life. (Formally known as the Rhino Energy LLC\ Castle Valley Mine). Gary married the love of his life Tara Olsen Nelson on August 14, 1998. Together they had four beautiful daughters Kassieh Ray 22, Carly Dru 17, Chloe Marie (born sleeping)and Reagan Casey 7. Gary was an amazing father and provider. He loved his girls and his wife more than anything. He loved spending time with his wife most as they were inseparable from the moment they met. Where there was Gary there was Tara and where there was Tara there was Gary. They loved each other very much. Gary loved spending time in the great outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved rides in the mountains spotting and taking pictures of deer elk and mountain life. In his spare
time between his work and supporting his great family he liked to play a little Xbox. Gary leaves behind his wife Tara of 23 years, daughters Kassieh (Tanner) Carly and Reagan. Sisters Tracie Nelson Swain;(Joe). Parents Allen and Karen Nelson; great grandmother Lavon Nelson, sisterin-law Alexis Lee Olsen (Mark), in-laws Jake and Joan Olsen. Along with aunts and uncles and many many cousins, nieces and nephews. Gary is preceded in death by his baby daughter Chloe Marie Nelson, grandfather Jerry Nelson, grandparents Lamar and Darlene Olsen. Gary and the family would like to thank the Coal Miner Brotherhood, friends and family and all those responsible in the continuous search for his body until it was recovered that the search was never stopped until his body was found. This act of generosity and courage has brought great peace to his loved ones. A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fairview City Cemetery with a viewing Monday, August 9, 2021 from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com. Donations can be made at a Go Fund Me account for Gary Nelson’s family at http://gofund. me/3bd6c261 or Utah Heritage Credit Union in the Gary Nelson Memorial Fund.
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Sheila Jensen and Mary Jean Daniels, along with many nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; William Lavar (Bud) and Mabel Jensen and his brother Derrel Jensen. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Frischknecht and the Manti Clinic, the Manti ambulance team and Sanpete Valley Hospital for an overabundance of compassion and care used in stabilizing Dick to be life flighted to Utah Valley. Thank you also to Gunnigrandpa in excavation. Dick doors. His life was digging son Hospice and Mission and enjoying life outside was so proud to pass his at Community Care Center company onto Brent like his with his family. He loved dad, Bud passed it onto him. hunting, fishing, and riding in Centerfield. The family would also like to thank around Manti, just to see When Dick was younger family and friends for their he loved cars, his dogs, fish- what was going on. Dick ing and hunting. He married loved visiting with anyone. love and support. his sweetheart, Barbara Vee There was never a stranger Funeral services will be Olsen, on October 18, 1957, held on Wednesday, August to him. He loved people. in Ely, Nevada. They were Dick enjoyed sharing his life 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in sealed in the Manti Temexperiences and stories with the Manti Tabernacle, 90 ple on February 23, 2006. South Main, Manti, Utah, is grandchildren or anyone Dick and Barbara made where friends may call for else that needed his life their home in Manti. To viewings Tuesday evening, lessons. this union, there were born from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and In his retirement years, two boys and 5 grandchilWednesday morning from Dick enjoyed the many dren. His posterity includes members of the community 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial Douglas Lavar Jensen will be in the Manti City and family members who (Christine)- Derek, Alec, Cemetery. Funeral Direcwould stop by to enjoy his tors: Magleby Mortuary, and SheaLa; Brent James company. Richfield, Salina and Manti. Jensen (Sonnie) — Jett and Dick will also be missed Online guestbook at www. Jake. by his brother Don Jensen maglebymortuary.com. Dick enjoyed the out(Linda) and sisters-in-law,
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on our rear ends before we ’m wondering what the human to 4-wheeler ra- ever got off the property. I tio is in Sanpete County. hadn’t spent any real time It seems to me that there are on a 4-wheeler since I went huge numbers of 4-wheel- as a leader with the older Boy Scouts to Little Sahara ers around the county. You many years previous. As I can scarcely go anywhere without seeing one of these recall, that trip was a success, unless you count the ATVs zipping around. I admit that I’m not really one kid who was injured and the one 4-wheeler wrecked too savvy about ATVs and rolling end over end down ORVs and perhaps other “V’s” that may be out there. Sand Mountain. All in all, that first ride I mean really — what’s the went well. My wife thought difference between “off the ride was road” and “all nice and terrain?” (I I’m not sure smooth (except guess I could when I’ll get for some of google it; but my gear shifts) then I couldn’t a wheeler of my own. It’s and we had a ask the question.) tempting to just good time. I Another “join the club” could see why people want to question I have and buy one. own wheelers. is: What’s the They’re pretty difference be- But if my kid is easy to drive. tween a “quad” going to store (“Our” current and a “fourhis 4-wheeler wheeler has wheeler?” I in my garage; an automatic hear people what’s the transmission.) use those And, importerms; but I hurry? tantly, they don’t know don’t tip over unless you do the nuances. Many friends something to make them of mine just refer to their tip over. “machines” as “wheelers.” My son’s current wheeler Wheeler is a fairly common in our garage is a more consurname in Sanpete. I can ventional machine. Every see some jokes that could be made; but as the old phi- “blue moon” or so, we’ll get on it and take a non-risky, losopher Ibn Gabirol said, calm ride on it. The tires “I am better able to retract what I did not say than what don’t leave the ground and we’re not in danger of any I did.” We have a wheeler parked speed limit violations. One of my brothers in our garage. It belongs to my son. It’s not the first one bought a 4-wheeler many years ago. He made a pledge he’s had stored there. Tenthat he wouldn’t just let the plus years ago, he bought a Yamaha something or other. machine sit in the garage. The idea came to him that It was one of those racing kinds of machines that they he would ride, if at no other sometimes have used in the time, on the date of the full moon every month. barrel races as additional As far as I know, he’s gone entertainment at the demoon a wheeler ride every full lition derby. moon date, that he’s been Living “up north,” my in town, for years and years son got into the computer running now. If someone classifieds on ksl.com and asks him to do something found something that looked good to him. As luck that conflicts with his wheeler ride plans, he’ll would have it, the seller often say, “I have a previous was in Sanpete County. He drove down and met the guy engagement.” Another brother of mine at our house. had 4-wheelers for a long After roaring up and time. He took a spill and down the street a time or had some nagging long two, money was plunked lasting aches and pains as a down and the deal was result. Regardless, he loved made. The machine was his time in the mountains parked in my garage for on his wheelers. He passed safekeeping. My boy took off back to Utah County and away as a result of nonwheeler causes — heart said over his shoulder, “Go ahead and ride it if you want attack. It’s sad, but true, that to Dad.” there continues to be too A couple of days later, many accidents with ATVs, I asked the missus if she some of which are tragic. wanted to go for a ride Safety training courses are on “the wheeler.” I was available and are especially semi-surprised when she important for children who accepted the offer. She’s drive ATVs. never been too big of a fan I’m not sure when I’ll get of vehicles that don’t have doors, seat belts and stereo a wheeler of my own. It’s tempting to just “join the systems. club” and buy one. But if So, we hopped on the my kid is going to store his machine and headed out 4-wheeler in my garage; the driveway. I popped the what’s the hurry? — Merrill clutch and about put us
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Kia’s K5 seeks to disrupt sedan market T he K5 from Kia is this company’s latest shot at disrupting the marketplace with a new addition that is unique enough from the rest of the pack to prove itself. After a week, we found the new K5 has strong looks, great interior design and just enough power to make it an engaging and exciting drive. Judging from the huge success Kia has had with its Telluride SUV product, the company has the mojo to 2021 K5 GT-Line 1.6T FWD make a new sedan work in a world filled with SUV offer- it would be underpowered for the size of the sedan. Not ings while some manufacturers are running away from so. The 180 horsepower and 195 foot-pounds making a sedan at of torque always all. delivered more than Kia has indicated enough power to it is all in on the keep us happy and new K5 and deterengaged with the mined to succeed drive. with its new design CRAIG & DEANNE Later this year, a and look. Taking CONOVER 2.5-liter GDI engine cues from Kia’s will be available popular Stinger Sports Sedan, the K5’s exte- that produces a very nice 290 rior is designed to get every- horsepower and utilizes a “wet” dual clutch transmisone’s attention. sion, another first for Kia. With a fastback and what This should provide an even Kia calls the “Tiger Face” more engaging drive. up front, the new K5 has a The new “wet” transmisunique look. We fell in love sion will use oil in its operawith the design and had tion, thus allowing for better many questions about the lubrication and cooling and vehicle from neighbors and larger torque outputs for the strangers during our trial K5. This is all done with an week. electric oil pump. The amount of attention During our week of driva car attracts out in public ing, which included both inis a great way to determine if a new design really works. town and freeway miles, we managed a genuinely nice 30 If people are asking about a car, they are looking and, for mpg, a great number when the price of fuel is headed to the most part, liking what the $4 a gallon mark. they see. Will this new deAnother great option, parsign prove disruptive to the ticularly for the intermounmarket? Yes, indeed. Will it tain area, is the K5 can be had inspire a new mid-sized sedan market? That’s yet to be with all-wheel drive, or “All seen, but we would say yes if Weather Drive” as Kia calls our experience is any indica- it. This allows for torque to be distributed between front tion of things to come. and rear wheels, depending The K5 we received for a on driving and weather conweek of testing came with ditions. This will be offered a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder with the smaller motor only, turbocharged engine that at but it’s still a great addition first glance had us worried
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Twelve tips to help make sense of home canning BY KATHY RIGGS
Utah State University Extension family and consumer sciences professor
While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling. Food preservation is a science- and research-based practice. It is not the same as creative cooking. When preserving food with water-bath JOHN A TRAX JR or pressure canning, a kitchen A cupboard stocked full with dozens of jars of preserved food. must be turned into a labora-
tory by following instructions exactly and using proper procedures. That is why many home canners are disappointed to learn that their favorite fresh salsa or grandma’s stew is not recommended for home canning, nor are things like butter, bacon or pureed squash. Here are 12 tips to help guide both the novice and the seasoned home preservation enthusiast: 1. Follow canning directions exactly. 2. Always use up-to-date,
NORTH SANPETE MIDDLE SCHOOL FEES FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR Fee Waiver requests must be received in the school year that the fees are applicable and assessed for no later than October 1 of each school year. There is no ability to request a Fee Waiver for a prior year’s fees. All fees must be paid or a complete and approved Fee Waiver application filed with the school prior to participation in any activity or event. (These requirements are explained further below.)
Required Fees:
General School Fee.......................................................................................................................$22.00 -Classroom supplies, technology updates, office supplies, postage, planners, paper, student/staff development and recognition One-to-One Technology use Fee………………………………………………………………...$35.00 -Maintenance Voted Leeway – North Sanpete School District Deferment………………………………….....-$10.00 Total Due…………………………………......$47.00 Art Foundations……………………………….$15.00 Art Supplies: tools, equipment, general supplies
Band/Percussion……………………………….$ 10.00 Purchases, repairs, maintenance, supplies Instrument Rental: $50 through school. If rented from another company may cost more. You may bring your own instrument instead of renting.
Exploring Technology I……..….....................$25.00 Lumber, project kits, shop supplies
Exploring Technology II……..........................$25.00 Lumber, project kits, shop supplies FACS Exploration (Home Ec.)……………….$5.00 Cooking supplies, sewing supplies, fabric, patterns
CCA – College and Career Awareness…….....$15.00
Physical Education………………..........…......$20.00 Lock rental, P. E. uniform, Equipment repair
Food, toner, fabric, lumber, project kits, and replacement classroom supplies
Computer Science (Creative Coding)…….…..$ 5.00 Equipment
Science……………………………………...….$10.00 Lab equipment, technology and supplies. Theatre Foundations……………………...…...$ 2.00 Costumes, props, music, equipment, royalties
Digital Literacy…………………………….…..$ 2.00 Toner, licenses, classroom supplies
Clubs and Organization Fees:
Credit Recovery Fee:
$25.00 per F for failed CORE classes
F.B.L.A.* ………………………………...…..$25.00 Competitions, membership F.C.C.L.A.*…………………………………..$25.00 Competitions, membership
Personnel, technology, rewards
SUSAN WALSH, ASSOCIATED PRESS, POOL
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, questions Zalmay Khalilzad, special envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation, at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 27.
Sen. Romney touts infrastructure bill as a big upgrade BY CONNOR RICHARDS
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Other Fees:
Yearbook (Hardcover)*……………………....$25.00
*Cost will be $30.00 after January 31 and you are not guaranteed a yearbook – If we run out of yearbooks you will be refunded. st
End of Quarter Activities/Honor Roll Trip/Lagoon/Snowboarding Trip……… You have to qualify with grades, attendance, citizenship, and GPA to attend some or all of them. The cost can run anywhere from $8.00 - $50.00. This usually covers the cost of admission, equipment rentals, sometimes a meal ticket and the cost of bussing. Below are maximum costs: 1st Quarter: Movie…………………………..……… $8.00 2nd Quarter: Peaks Ice Arena………………………. $10.00 3rd Quarter: Classic Skating…………………………$16.00 Honor Roll: Boondocks…………………………….. $16.00 8th Grade Lagoon: …………………………………. $45.00 Snowboarding …………………………………….... $50.00 Our fundraisers are used to offset travel cost for students/staff, rewards, equipment, faculty/staff appreciation, and other unforeseen expenses. *** Students and Parents are responsible for damages or loss of textbook(s), library book(s), iPad, and other school equipment/property *** *** If you pay by credit card online there is a 3% transaction fee *** ~ ~ ~ Total Max Fees of $450.00 ~ ~ ~
Fee Waiver Applications
Timing- Fee waiver applications may be submitted anytime from the end of the prior school year up through October 1 of the school year for which the fees are charged. Fee waiver applications submitted after October 1 need not be considered, except that applications for students enrolling after the beginning of the school year should be considered if submitted within 60 days after the student enrolls. The principal may consider a late application for good cause, but this is solely at the principal’s discretion to decide and there is no appeal from the principal’s decision. Completeness- Fee waiver applications are made using the standard USBE Fee Waiver Application form and by providing the supporting documentation identified on that form. The required supporting documentation must be submitted with the application. If the required supporting documentation is not provided, the parent or guardian shall be notified, and the application will be treated as a contingent application if the required supporting document is submitted within 14 days of notice of incompleteness. If the supporting documentation is not submitted within 14 days of notice, the contingent application shall be rejected as deficient, and the fee payment requirement shall no longer be suspended.
Decisions On Fee Waiver Applications
The principal evaluates fee waiver applications and decides whether the application should be granted. The principal shall give the parent or guardian written notice of the principal’s decision on the fee waiver application using the standard USOE Fee Waiver Decision and Appeal Form. Where the application is denied as incomplete for lack of required documentation, the principal shall identify what information is missing and shall also inform the parent or guardian that the application will be considered rejected if the documentation is not provided within 14 days. Treatment of eligible students- Students who have been granted fee waivers shall not be treated differently from other students, nor shall students who have been granted fee waivers be identified to persons who do not need to know of that status.
Appeal Process
Parent or guardian may appeal the denial of a fee waiver by following the instructions on the State website located at https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/5cdf6f1b-0553-455c-a33b-35d87dc73921.
Documentation and Record-Keeping
The Superintendent or designee shall keep a copy of the Board-approved fee schedule and fee policies applicable to each school year. Schools shall maintain a copy of all documents relating to fee waiver applications (applications, decisions, written appeals, decisions on appeals). However, schools shall not retain the supporting documentation (for example, tax returns or pay stubs) after a decision has been made on the application.
Certification of Compliance
School Principals, for the principal’s school, and the Superintendent and Board President, for the North Sanpete School District, shall confirm that the fee practices and procedures are in compliance with the assurances contained in the standard Utah State Office of Education certifications of compliance. After a principal has confirmed compliance, the principal shall annually complete and submit the standard USOE certification form applicable to the principal’s school. (“Secondary School Certification of Compliance.”) After the Superintendent and Board President have confirmed compliance, the Superintendent shall annually complete and submit the standard USOE certification form on behalf of the District. (“School District Certification of Compliance.”) Last dates revised and approved:
11. Do not cool the pressure canner under running water. 12. Do not let food prepared for “hot pack” processing cool in the jars before placing them in the canner for processing. If you have questions, the best option for finding safe, scientifically based answers for proper food preservation is to contact your local USU Extension office. For location and contact information, visit https://extension.usu.edu/ locations. Additional canning information can be found at http://canning.usu.edu. The satisfaction that comes from preserving food is well worth the time and effort it takes. With instruction from approved resources along with a dash of common sense, this season may be the best ever for adding to your food storage shelves!
Exploring Business & Marketing...………......$ 2.00 Toner, project supplies
Choir………………………………………….. $ 3.00 Maintenance & equipment *Trimester each of Family & Consumer Science, Ed. Technology and Business*
scientifically tested recipes, and only use approved canning methods (boiling water-bath or pressure). 3. Make altitude adjustments by adding more time to water bath canning or increasing pressure for pressure-canned products. 4. Be certain that canned products have a proper lid seal. 5. Don’t add extra starch, flour or other thickeners to a recipe. 6. Don’t add extra onions, chilies, bell peppers or other vegetables to salsas. 7. Be sure to properly vent the pressure canner. 8. Get your dial-type pressure canner gauges tested annually. 9. Don’t use an oven instead of a water bath for processing. 10. Be sure to properly acidify canned tomatoes.
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, spoke on the Senate floor on Aug. 1 ahead of the introduction of a historic bipartisan bill that he says will benefit Utah and help America rebuild its infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a nearly $1 trillion bill that includes $3 billion in funding over five years for Utah’s roads and highways, as well as $65 billion to expand broadband access nationwide and funding “to provide water to nearly half of the Navajo Nation in Utah who don’t have running water.” Romney was one of 17 Republicans who voted last month in favor of debating the bill, saying the legislation “represents a historic investment that delivers for Utah — without raising taxes and adding to the national debt.” Speaking to his Senate colleagues on Aug. 1, the Utah Republican reflected on the negotiating process between Republicans and Democrats, a process that he said had been “rewarding.” “They say that making law is like making sausage, but I have seen sausage made and it’s a prettier process and it’s a lot easier,” Romney joked. Romney said that the infrastructure bill takes “some money that was already appropriated — not used — for COVID relief.” “We are going to bring that back and use it to help build infrastructure,” he said. “This is a bill which is paid for and that gives the American people what they desperately need, and that
is an upgrade in our infrastructure.” But Romney also noted that “neither side got everything we wanted” with the bill, adding that “there are a bunch of things in this bill that I don’t like, that I would take out.” “There are things in this bill I know my Democrat friends don’t like and would take out, but the nature of getting work done in Washington is to be able to come up with something that has enough good for both that we actually get it done. The American people have been waiting one president after another after another saying ‘let’s improve our infrastructure,’ and it just doesn’t get done,” said Romney. Romney discussed the choice that Republicans had: either working on legislation with Democrats, or letting them “just do something on their own, because with reconciliation they could have spent trillions of dollars without any of our help.” “But the president and the leaders of the Democratic Party here and our friends said, ‘no, let’s work together and see if we can’t do something collectively,’” he said. Romney added, “Our bill is not perfect. It is paid for. I want to note that if the Democrats were to have written the bill entirely on their own, Utah would probably have ended up with the short end of the stick. Because of our involvement in this effort, some of our rural states like mine have been able to have a seat at the table. This means limiting the spending on bad policy that only benefits the rich, coastal cities in the East and the far West.”
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Former governor named president of Tabernacle Choir BY GENELLE PUGMIRE
The Pyramid
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, along with the Bells and other music groups, is adding a few new voices. On Friday, The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that former Utah Gov. Michael O. Leavitt will be the new president of the organizations. His wife, Jacalyn Leavitt Leavitt, will be his companion and serve with him. Leavitt replaces Ron Jarrett, who has served as president of the choir since August 2012. Bishop Gérald Caussé, the advisor to the choir, made the announcement to the choir via a video call on Friday. In his farewell message, Jarrett said, “Serving as the president of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is one of the choicest calls in the entire Church. I am thankful for my opportunity to serve and will miss my association with the extraordinary men and women in the choir organization. Please know I will be watching and singing along with them from my living room each Sunday morning.” The announcement also brings about two changes in the organizational structure of the groups. The Leavitts have been called as a couple companionship similar to how mission presidents and their wives are called and function. As president, Leavitt will also have two counselors, to be announced at a later date. Together, they will manage operations, employees and marketing, and oversee the administrative components of
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Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, on the front steps of the Sanpete County Sixth District Court, 160 North Main, Manti, Utah 84642, on September 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed dated May 6, 2010, and executed by MCKADE LUSK AND SHAELENE LUSK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, which Trust Deed was recorded on May 7, 2010, as Entry No. 170276, in Book 603, at Page 459, in the Official Records of Sanpete County, State of Utah covering real property purportedly located at 440 WEST 400 SOUTH, MOUNT PLEASANT, UTAH 84647 IN SANPETE COUNTY, UTAH, and more particularly described as: BEGINNING 96 FEET WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 4, BLOCK 65, PLAT “A”, MT. PLEASANT CITY SURVEY, SANPETE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH; THENCE WEST 90 FEET, THENCE NORTH 165 FEET, THENCE WEST 28.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 49.50 FEET, THENCE EAST 91.50 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 90 FEET, THENCE EAST 27 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 124.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 16330X1 The current Beneficiary of the trust deed is J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP., and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is
the choir, including the supervision of over 700 volunteers in the choir organization. Leavitt says he is committed to making their service a positive experience. “Mike Leavitt will build on the legacy of the choir organization with his exceptional executive experience. We are looking forward to his leadership and a future of continued success,” Bishop Caussé said. He added, “We thank Ronald Jarrett for his dedicated service and his vision (of) expanding the choir’s influence to a worldwide audience through social media and other innovations.” Leavitt said he wasn’t sure what he was being called to when he sat down with his wife. “It was a bit of a surprise when the call was issued,” Leavitt said. “The pleasant surprise has been replaced by gratitude and great optimism. This will be a lovely experience for Jackie and me.” “The choir has had a long list of able leaders,” he added. The choir has been a longtime missionary tool of the church with its mission to provide sacred music. “Its sacred music helps people find peace. The choir’s product is peace,” Leavitt said. Not only was Leavitt Utah’s governor from 1993 to 2003, he served as the director of the Environmental Protection Agency and a year later became secretary of Health and Human Services on the George W. Bush Cabinet. During Leavitt’s 11 years as governor, Utah was named America’s best-managed state six times by independent public policy analysts. Jackie Leavitt is a former teacher and served as the first lady of Utah, where she advocated for families and children. She is also an accomplished musician.
MCKADE LUSK AND SHAELENE LUSK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 2:00 p.m. the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to Smith Knowles PC in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted. DATED: August 9, 2021 LINCOLN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY By: Kenyon D. Dove Its: Authorized Agent Telephone: (801) 476-0303 web site: www.smithknowles.com SK File No. 19-1984 THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Legal Notice 8341 Published in The Pyramid on August 12, 19, 26, 2021 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 on or before Sep. 1, 2021 either electronically using the Division‘s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 51-8978 (a47506): Jose Maldonado propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles SW Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. EXTENSION(S) 51-7320 (a32899): Michael T. and Fae L. Floyd is/are filing an extension for 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 mi SE of Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Legal Notice 8302 Published in The Pyramid on August 5, 12, 2021
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NORTH SANPETE HIGH SCHOOL FEES FOR 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL YEAR Fee waiver requests must be received in the school year that the fees are applicable and assessed for no later than October 1 of each school year. There is no ability to request a fee waiver for a prior year’s fees. All fees must be paid or a complete and approved fee waiver application filed with the school prior to participation in any activity or event. (These requirements are explained further below.) Required Fees: General School Fee (supplies, improvements, postage, student/staff development and recognition) ......$80.00 Non-Refundable Activity Card Fee (event admission) .........................................................................$25.00 1:1 Student Device Fee (maintenance) ................................................................................................$35.00 Voted Leeway - North Sanpete School District Deferment .................................................................-$40.00 Total Due ................................................................ $100.00 Class Fees: AG Mechanics/Welding (rods,oxygen, gloves, helmet) . $25.00 Instrument Rental/per semester.........................$25.00 Art I & II, Drawing, Ceramics (clay & student materials) Interior Design I/II (student materials) ..............$15.00 $40.00 Latinos in Action (conference reg.) ....................$10.00 Band/Percussion/Guitar (instrument supplies) ..$10.00 Painting I & II (student materials)......................$40.00 Child Development (parts & maintenance of robotic Physical Education (equipment) ........................$10.00 baby) ................................................................$10.00 Photography (USB memory card and prints)......$45.00 Clothing I/II (equipment & student materials) ...$10.00 Science Lab (dissection materials and chemicals) $5.00 Credit Recovery per .25 credit (general instructional sup- Sculpture (equipment & student materials) .........$45.00 plies).................................................................$25.00 Speech & Debate (evidence costs) ......................$15.00 Sports Medicine (tape, brace, splint, diagnostic tools) ... Driver’s Ed (contract services) .........................$100.00 EMR (equipment, mask, CPR and Certification)$55.00 $25.00 Wood Shop/Drafting (tools, building materials) .$25.00 EMT (equipment, shirt, and CPR Certification) .$60.00 Foods I/II (food/student materials) ...................$10.00 3D Graphics (3D print material) ........................$10.00 Concurrent College Enrollment Classes: Students must purchase books and pay a one-time college application fee to each college from which they take a course. A $5.00 fee per credit hour for each college class is also required. Co-curricular/Extracurricular Course and Activities Fees (maximum out-of-pocket that may be charged): Each student who participates in more than 3 sports during the school year will have his/her fee waived for the 4th Spring sport. The participant does need to pay the highest 3 fees. Personal clothing and equipment must be provided by the participant. Click on links to view a detailed spend plan for each course/activity. Baseball ..........................................................$450.00 Soccer (Boys) ..................................................$280.00 Basketball (Boys).............................................$570.00 Soccer (Girls) ..................................................$375.00 Basketball (Girls..............................................$506.00 Softball ...........................................................$350.00 Cheer ...........................................................$1498.00 Speech & Debate ..............................................$35.00 Cheer (Winter) ................................................$390.00 Student Government .......................................$552.00 Cross Country ................................................$390.00 Swimming ......................................................$230.00 Drill .............................................................$1145.00 Track ..............................................................$210.00 EMT ..............................................................$418.00 Tennis (Boys) ..................................................$220.00 Fall Marching Band ........................................$225.00 Tennis (Girls) ..................................................$240.00 Football ..........................................................$660.00 Volleyball .......................................................$510.00 Golf (Boys) .....................................................$430.00 Wrestling (Boys) .............................................$620.00 Golf (Girls).....................................................$360.00 Wrestling (Girls) .............................................$450.00 Musical Production ...........................................$35.00 Club and Organization Fees (maximum out-of-pocket that may be charged): Click on links to vie detailed spend plans for each club/organization. E-Sports..........................................................$110.00 National Honor Society Membership.................$10.00 FBLA .............................................................$130.00 French Club (activities and shirt) .......................$15.00 FCCLA ........................................................$1062.00 Non Curricular Clubs (activities) .......................$10.00 FFA................................................................1227.00 Other Fees: Class Rings and Letterman Jackets are optional and are dependent on company quotes. College Algebra (college program cost) ............... $67.00 Replacement ID Card (card and ribbon ink) .......... $5.00 Food Handlers Permit (permit cost) .................... $20.00 Schedule Change Fee (after Class Choice closes) . $10.00 Junior Prom Contract Fee (admission tickets) ....... $5.00 Senior Lagoon Pass ............................................ $35.00 Parking Pass (permit and school improvements) .... $5.00 Yearbook ($5 more after 12/18/21) .................... $53.00 Replacement Diploma Fee (diploma and postage) $30.00 There is a limit of $1,500 for all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities (pay to play, summer camp, uniform, player pack, in-state travel, etc.). There is also a limit of $1,000 for all out of state travel. There is also a total max fee of $5,000 that includes curricular fees, up to five co-curricular/extra-curricular activities, and two out of state trips. Fee Waiver: Timing- Fee waiver applications may be submitted anytime from the end of the prior school year up through October 1 of the school year for which the fees are charged. Fee waiver applications submitted after October 1 need not be considered, except that applications for students enrolling after the beginning of the school year should be considered if submitted within 60 days after the student enrolls. The principal may consider a late application for good cause, but this is solely at the principal’s discretion to decide and there is no appeal from the principal’s decision. Completeness-Fee waiver applications are made using the standard USBE Fee Waiver Application form and by providing the supporting documentation identified on that form. The required supporting documentation must be submitted with the application. If the required supporting documentation is not provided, the parent or guardian shall be notified, and the application will be treated as a contingent application if the required supporting document is submitted within 14 days of notice of incompleteness. If the supporting documentation is not submitted within 14 days of notice, the contingent application shall be rejected as deficient and the fee payment requirement shall no longer be suspended. Decision On Fee Waiver Applications: The principal evaluates fee waiver applications and decides whether the application should be granted. The principal shall give the parent or guardian written notice of the principal’s decision on the fee waiver application using the standard USOE Fee Waiver Decision and Appeal Form. Where the application is denied as incomplete for lack of required documentation, the principal shall identify what information is missing and shall also inform the parent or guardian that the application will be considered rejected if the documentation is not provided within 14 days. Treatment of eligible students- Students who have been granted fee waivers shall not be treated differently from other students, nor shall students who have been granted fee waivers be identified to persons who do not need to know of that status. Decision On Fee Waiver Applications: The principal evaluates fee waiver applications and decides whether the application should be granted. The principal shall give the parent or guardian written notice of the principal’s decision on the fee waiver application using the standard USOE Fee Waiver Decision and Appeal Form. Where the application is denied as incomplete for lack of required documentation, the principal shall identify what information is missing and shall also inform the parent or guardian that the application will be considered rejected if the documentation is not provided within 14 days. Treatment of eligible students- Students who have been granted fee waivers shall not be treated differently from other students, nor shall students who have been granted fee waivers be identified to persons who do not need to know of that status. Appeal Process: Parent or guardian may appeal the denial of a fee waiver by following the instructions of the State website located at https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/5cdf6flb-0553-455c-a33b-35d87dc73921. Documentation and Record Keeping: The superintendent or designee shall keep a copy of the Board - approved fee schedule and fee policies applicable to each school year. Schools shall maintain a copy of all documents relating to fee waiver applications (applications, decisions, written appeals, decisions on a appeals). However, schools shall not retain the supporting documentation (for example, tax returns or pay stubs) after a decision has been made on the application. Certification of Compliance: School Principals, for the principal’s school, and the Superintendent and Board President, for the North Sanpete School District, shall confirm that the fee practices and procedures are in compliance with the assurances contained in the standard Utah State Office of Education certifications of compliance. After a principal has confirmed compliance, the principal shall annually complete and submit the standard USOE certification form applicable to the principal’s school. (“Secondary School Certification of Compliance”) After the Superintendent and Board President have confirmed compliance, the Superintendent shall annually complete and submit the standard USOE certification form on behalf of the District (“School District Certification of Compliance.”)
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Cox: State to provide masks for students who want one BY JAMIE LAMPROS
Special to The Pyramid
Since children under the age of 12 still can’t receive the vaccine against COVID-19, Gov. Spencer Cox said his office will provide the highest quality masks to every student K-12 who would like one. The N95 and KN95 masks should be available by the start of the school year, Cox said during a press conference on Tuesday. The Utah Department of Health issued new guidelines for schools and masks, strongly recommending their usage. Amy Carter, Weber-Morgan Health Department communicable disease and epidemiology nurse, said in an interview that, in general, children have stronger immune systems than older adults and are able to fight the virus fairly well. However, there have been deaths in children from COVID-19, along with complications that include pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, which can cause everything from fever and rash to heart problems. “A child could be normal and healthy and active and still get the virus,” Carter said. “We wish we knew who those kids will be, but we don’t, so wearing a mask around them and having them wear a mask is one of the most important things we can do right now.”
EMILY ANDERSON, SPECIAL TO THE PYRAMID
A first grade student at Fremont Elementary School in Sunset is pictured working on Jan. 14. As the number of cases continue to climb, public health officials are becoming more and more concerned, particularly among those people who have not yet been vaccinated. “With the delta variant being so transmissible, it’s going to be harder to fight this disease,” former Lt. Gov. Greg Bell said at the press conference. “To those who are not vaccinated, your decision to be or not to be may well be one of the most important decisions you ever make, not only personally, but for those you care for. The wrong decision could kill you and you won’t know until it’s too late.”
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while driving the Kia. What we loved about this new version of From A3 the phone charger was it allowed Having the automatic cruise with us to push our phone down into it, keeping the phone in place and stop-and-go was a lifesaver in charging no matter what turns or traffic. The lane keep assist was also a huge asset as the Kia would bumps we encountered. It’s a great concept and so difmaintain its lane and stop and go ferent from the flat charger with with traffic. Features like these are not usually included at a price rubber on it we have seen so often in other vehicles. Hats off to Kia point such at Kia has given the for doing it differently and maknew K5. ing it better, including adding a The K5 also had wireless Apcooling fan to make sure phones ple CarPlay and Android Auto, stay happy. and with the ingenious wireless Kia has also added some comphone charger, the need for a cable was completely eliminated mon natural voice recognition
Unfortunately, no one knows who will get a mild form of the virus and who will end up hospitalized or even die, said Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson. “I don’t understand why we’re still having this conversation. Somehow it’s been politicized and most of those individuals who are against the vaccine will never change their minds no matter what we say,” Henderson said. Dr. Michelle Hoffman, Utah Department of Health deputy director, said cases continue to rise in every state. Currently, Utah is ranked ninth in the nation for having the highest rates per week and 12th highest for
software that allows for simple commands like “turn on the heated steering wheel” or “turn on the air conditioning.” If we had to guess, Kia is not far from an Alexa-like environment where the car is mostly controlled by voice. For its price, the Kia K5 — which is replacing the outgoing Optima — cannot be beat. It checks off all the boxes and would make the perfect everyday vehicle for any active family or executive. Base price: $29,090 Destination charge: $965 Price as driven: $31,300
hospitalizations. Those being most affected right now are people between the ages of 35-64 and 15-24. The delta variant is the most transmissible of the virus to date. It’s more contagious than chicken pox and is spread more easily than the common cold, Hoffman said. All hospital deaths right now are among those who have not been vaccinated. Each time a virus replicates, there’s a potential for a mistake to be made during that process, Kelly Oakeson, chief scientist for next generation sequencing and bio informatics at the Utah Department of Health public laboratory, said in an interview. This is how a variant will arise. Sometimes they cause no harm at all, but other times they can become stronger and spread more easily. Certain variants can even affect the performance of the vaccine. “This delta variant is one of those variants of concern and is the most transmissible right now, but it looks like the vaccine is doing a good job of protecting people from getting severely ill,” he said. “We have seen a few breakthrough infections associated with delta, but we haven’t seen anyone who is fully vaccinated get severely ill or die from a breakthrough infection.” Oakeson added that the more people who aren’t vaccinated, the higher the chance of the virus mutating into
a variant that will be resistant to the vaccine. “Then we will be back to square one again,” he said. “Viruses can only develop mutations if they’re allowed to spread.” Oakeson said people who have the delta variant have a much higher viral load in their bodies and can carry the virus in their respiratory passages, which makes it easier to spread to others. In a small amount of cases, breakthrough infections have occurred, but they’ve either been mild or asymptomatic, she said. However, the virus can still live in the respiratory passages of the body and can be spread to unvaccinated people. Carter said everyone wants the pandemic to be over. “It’s not always fun to stay home and wear a mask everywhere we go,” she said. “But as our numbers started to look good and mandates and restrictions eased, we unfortunately have started to see another spike and it’s very unlikely the virus is going to go away. I think our ‘back to normal’ is going to be a very different normal. We’re going to have to transition our behaviors to live with it and put it at bay as much as we can and that’s going to take a community effort of people wearing masks in certain settings, social distancing, washing hands and staying home when they’re sick.”
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undermine the emotional stability for those at risk. The North Sanpete Coalition is a group of citizens from the public sector, private concerns and beyond who are working to make our community a better place to live. The Coalition meets the first Monday of each month at City Hall in Mt. Pleasant at noon. The next meeting is September 13th (postponed one week due to the Labor Day holiday). Concerned citizens of Sanpete County are welcome to join the effort to make a difference.
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