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MANTI — Only three days left for fun, entertainment and excitement during the One Grand Celebration, Sanpete County Fair in Manti, 500 North State.

Events include two Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association rodeos, the demolition derby, Browns amusements carnival, Fun on the Farm, local talent shows, animal shows, mud games, car and tractor shows, exhibits galore, livestock auction, Beef Feast, horse pulls, pie eating contest and the Mammoth Parade.

Thursday, Aug. 23 It is expected that this will be a big day for the fair as it starts off with the Junior Livestock Show market classes for all species in the livestock barn.

Class times are as follows, but may be delayed: 8 a.m. swine; 10 a.m. sheep; 12 noon, goats; 2 p.m. beef; following beef, open heifer.

The Exhibit Building and small animal barn will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. At noon, small animal entries will be accepted along with small animal poster contest entries.

Brown’s Amusements carnival midway will come alive at 4 p.m., along with Fun on the Farm and the Local Talent show. The talent show will perform at the pavilion until 6 p.m. Fun on the Farm opens from 4 until 7 p.m.

A Cowboy Mounted Shooting exhibition is part of the rodeo pre-show and begins in the main arena at 6 p.m.

The Rodeo Grand Entry will occur at 6:45 p.m. and the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association Broken Heart Rodeo Company at 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 24 The day begins at 8 a.m., when the small animal barn opens. Junior Livestock Showmanship classes for all species also begin in the livestock barn. Showmanship times are as follows, but may be delayed: 8 a.m. swine; 10 a.m. dairy cattle and goats; 11 a.m. sheep; 12:30 p.m. goats; 2 p.m. beef; after beef, Round Robin competition for all grand and reserve show-

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Coal Hollow Fire continues to burn, but due to firefighter efforts and hard work it is now considered to be 47 percent contained. Total acreage involved is estimated at 29,860 Acres. (Photo courtesy of USFS)

Ilene Roth, Manti, has been named as grand marshal for the Sanpete County Fair Parade at 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, in Manti. Ilene married the late Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, custom car builder and the creator of Rat Fink. manship placements will take place.

At 10 a.m., the rabbit, poultry and pigeon judging takes place, which is open to the public. The Exhibit Building will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

At 2 p.m., the open class pet show will be held at the pavilion. Brown’s Amusements midway carnival will re-open at 3 p.m. Local talent will entertain the crowds at the pavilion from 4 to 6 p.m. Fun on the Farm will be open from 4 to 7 p.m.

The big event — the Demolition Derby, that everyone looks forward to — will begin with lots of noise, smoke and excitement in the new arena at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 25 The last day of the fair will be full of activities beginning with the Livestock Buyers Breakfast at 8 a.m. The small animal barn also opens at that time. All entries for the Annual Car and Tractor Show will need to be turned in between 8 to 10 a.m.

At 9 a.m., the ever-popular Mud Volleyball competition play-offs will take place at the pit. The event is limited to eight teams. For more informa-

The most smashing event is the annual Sanpete County Fair Demolition Derby which roars into the new arena Friday Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. This exciting tradition continues with drivers competing for over $35,000 in cash and prizes. The whole family will want to catch the action in the newlycompleted arena.

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A Grand Celebration would not be complete without the annual Beef Feast, at 12 noon, Saturday, Aug. 25, in front of the Exhibit Building, Sanpete County Fairgrounds, approximately 500 North State, Manti. The Sanpete Catttlemen Association “Chefs” will serve 400 New York strip steaks, better get there early because when the steaks are gone, they are gone. tion, contact Steve at 435-851-1152.

The annual Sanpete County Junior Livestock Auction will take place at 10 a.m., at the show ring in the livestock barn. Also at that time the car and tractor show begins at 500 North Main, Manti. Local talent performances will take place at the pavilion from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

At 10:30 a.m., gather the kids and let them build something at the Rasmussen Ace Hardware Kid’s Workshop. At 11 a.m., the Exhibit Building will open and remain open until 8 p.m. Fun on the Farm will be open until 5 p.m.

The Cattlemen’s Association Beef Feast will be held at 12 noon, at the pavilion. Cost is $10 per plate. The small animal awards will be presented. In addition, Brown’s Amusements midway and carnival will open at noon.

At 1 p.m., the horse pull competition will be held in the arena. At 2 p.m., the pie eating contest will be held in the pavilion. At 3:30 p.m., watch the kids, ages 3 to 10, dash for prizes in the Mud Scramble at the pit.

Then at 4 p.m., the car show awards will be presented.

The Mammoth Parade, with Grand Marshal Ilene Roth begins at 5 p.m. on Main Street, Manti. Don’t forget to pick up the small animal entries at 5 p.m.

Rodeo pre-show entertainment begins at 7 p.m., there will be a Cowboy Mounted Shooting exhibition in the arena followed by the grand entry at 7:45 p.m. and the premier RMPRA Broken Heart Rodeo Company at 8 p.m.

Plein air competition paints a scene Aug. 28-Sept. 1 SPRING CITY — The annual Spring City Arts Plein Air Competition and artist studio tours will bring artists and visitors flocking into the area for a chance to create or view masterpiece artistic works from Aug. 28- Sept. 1.

The paintings will be judged on Friday, Aug. 31, followed by a preview and reception that evening. Then on Saturday, Sept. 1, a “Quick-paint” event will take place, an art auction, artist studio tours, awards ceremony and exhibition and sale of artworks at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main.

Plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors, which is also called peinture sur le motif, “painting on the ground” in French.

Spring City is the perfect location in Sanpete valley to paint in the open air and to enjoy camaraderie, share ideas or just take in the magnificent scenery and appreciate the talents of others. It’s an opportunity to see artists at work outside and get a glimpse of their studios inside.

Competition begins The 2018 competition begins for participating artists on Tuesday, Aug. 28. Travelers in the area will likely view competing artists at work along roads, fields or anywhere an artist feels inspired to create.

The painting will continue until 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31, when finished paintings must be turned in for judging at the Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main.

Later that same day from 7-9 p.m.,

Artists from all over the west will converge on Spring City to participate in the annual plein air competition Aug. 28-Sept. 1. Cash prizes will be awarded, paintings will be available for purchase and artist studio tours will take place on Saturday, Sept. 1, at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main. (Photo courtesy of Chris Anderson) a Plein Air Art Show Preview and reception for participating artists and visitors will take place at the gallery.

Quick paint, awards The morning of Saturday, Sept. 1, from dawn until 10 a.m., registered artists will participate in a “quickpaint” event along Main Street, Spring City. At 10 a.m., winners of the plein air competition will be announced, and awards presented.

Auction, sales At 11 a.m., paintings created during the Saturday morning “quick-paint”

will be sold during a live auction. Visitors are encouraged to come early and watch the artists at work, then purchase a favorite painting for home or business display.

An exhibition and sale of works from the plein air competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., that Saturday, which is a great opportunity to add works by some remarkable artists to personal collections.

Artist studio tours Participating artists will open their studios and galleries for visi-

tors on Saturday, Sept. 1. Tickets for the studio tour can be purchased that Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., at Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main.

The studio tours will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Those who take the tour should be on the watch for additional artworks which will be on sale at most of the tour locales.

A number of prominent artists are expected to participate in the studio tours.

Those who purchase tickets will obtain a map to the artist studios and can proceed from the Spring City Arts Gallery to the individual artist studios of choice.

While visiting Spring City Arts Gallery, be sure to take some time and view the art on display in the gallery.

Those who do will see a great representation of local artwork.

Basic Plein Air rules Artists participating in this plein air event may paint anywhere in Sanpete County; its cities, farms, mountains and streams and of course in Spring City. Possible images could include historic streets, structures, pastoral vistas, mountain and stream scenes and agricultural subjects.

Participants may paint up to four plein air works for submission, following registration of blank canvases.

All traditional plein air painting mediums are acceptable, but work must be created “en plein air”, painted outdoors, on-site, without the assistance of photography or technology.

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Coal Hollow Fire still burning, but slowed RAY LAFOLLETTE

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PRICE — Coal Hollow Fire is far from out, but is now considered to be 47 percent contained, according to Dan Dallas, Incident Commander, Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team.

When the lightning caused fire began on Aug. 6, it rapidly expanded to over 8,000 acres in approximately two days. Since then it has grown to an estimated 29, 860 acres, has forced closures and evacuations and has created a lot of smoke.

The incident management team has worked hard to slow the progression and growth of the fire, which has worked. Between Aug. 19 and Aug. 21, the fire only grew by about 200 acres.

As of press deadline, here is the current fire report: Rain showers moved into the Great Basin area raising the relative humidity. This has proved beneficial in slowing the progression of the fire. Monday’s high relative humidity allowed firefighters to improve lines and hold containment to 47 percent.

The modest increase in acreage has come largely from the slop-over along the southeastern perimeter of the fire. Aircraft support in critical areas, and the removal of fuels through these firing operations, are aiding in firefighting success.

Firefighters are continuing to tie together sections of completed fire lines.

The crews on the north perimeter of the fire are working to improve fire line between Thistle and Soldier Summit. Firing along that line may occur.

The Soldier Summit area continues to be a priority area. Work along Starvation Road continues as firefighters utilize chippers to reduce fuels and improve the depth of this line. Particular emphasis will be placed on a small remaining uncontained portion on the northern tip in the area.

On the southeast perimeter, firefighters cleaned up a small slopover that occurred on Sunday and finished boxing it in on Monday.

Favorable wind direction and high relative humidity should assist in working the remaining uncontained lines in that area division.

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Wyatt Craven seeks medical expense help MT. PLEASANT — The family of Wyatt Craven is in need of financial help with the ongoing expenses of helping their son Wyatt overcome his battle with cancer. On Saturday, Sept. 1, between 10 a.m.-3 p.m., there will be a 5k race, raffle prize drawing, fundraiser luncheon, and bouncy houses available for a great way to spend the day while helping a good cause.

At 10 a.m., there will be a 5k fundraising race. Participants can register for the race online at www.180.fit/WyattCraven5kCharityRun. At 11 a.m., there will be a prize drawing, but to win a prize, participants must purchase drawing tickets in advance, so come early.

At 11:30 a.m., a fundraising

PLEIN AIR From A1

Artists who participate in the Saturday morning “quickpaint” will be allowed to use photos for reference, but only during that morning’s event.

All paintings created during the competition will be available for purchase during the Saturday sale.

Applications for the painting competition may be downloaded online from the Spring City Arts website at: www. springcityarts.com.

Judging John Poon has consented to be a judge for the Spring City Arts 2018 Plein Air Painting Competition. He is a plein air painter, painting out in the landscape, rising to the challenge of changing light, fleeting time and weather.

Poon quickly finds the structure of a landscape and uses this knowledge to simplify the fields, mountains, clouds, and architecture into purposeful brushstrokes, expressing the striking beauty of

Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Aug. 14 are as follows: Receipts: 1,090; last week:

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Sanpete National Park?

MERRILL OGDEN

Wyatt Craven needs help with his ongoing fight with cancer. A fundraising 5k race, prize drawing, bouncy houses and a luncheon will be held from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, at 180 North State Street, Mt. Pleasant. luncheon will be held. All proceeds from the race and lunch will be used to help the family fund Wyatt’s expensive medication needs.

Earlier this year, in April,

Wyatt was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer.

Now he and his family are in the thick of the battle against Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

For more information online, visit https://www.facebook. com/superwyfoundation or on Instagram: @craventhe goodlife and also http://craventhegoodlife.com/.

a moment in time.

John Poon has been given the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2012 from The Academy of Art University and has been featured in many articles and national periodicals including Southwest Art, The American Art Collector and most recently Plein Air Magazine.

He left behind the life of an instructor and administrator for the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. Poon and his wife, Jenny, moved to Wyoming and then Utah, where they now live with their seven children.

Competition prizes Participating artists will be competing for cash prizes. $1,500 for the winner, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place. Honorable mention awards include a $100 cash prize. A number of purchase awards will also be offered.

This year, to provide additional opportunities for new winners the award rules have been changed. If the winner

of a first, second or third place award is a past first place winner of the event, then the judges will also award another prize at the same level to an artist who has not been a past grand prize winner.

About hosts, sponsors Spring City Arts is a nonprofit organization of artists working in Spring City and

Sanpete County and is hosting these events. Zions Bank, the law firm of Durham Jones and Pinegar and Sanpete County Economic Development are sponsors.

Collectors interested in sponsoring purchase awards should contact Chris Anderson online via Spring City Arts website at: www.springcityarts.com.

909; feeder steers: mixed but mostly higher; feeder heifers: mixed, but mostly lower; Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter cows: 3.00-4.00 lower; slaughter bulls: steady.

Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs 200.00-225.00; 300-400 lbs 180.00-208.00; 400-500 lbs

160.00-197.00; 500-600 lbs 142.50-169.00; 600-700 lbs 140.00-160.50; 700-800 lbs 135.00-152.00; 800-900 lbs 130.50-142.00; 900-1000 lbs 128.50-137.00.

Holstein steers: large frame 3: 300-400 lbs scarce; 400-500 lbs 64.00-80.00; 500-600 lbs scarce; 600-700 lbs scarce; 700-800 lbs scarce; 800-1000 lbs scarce.

Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs 167.00-182.50; 300-400 lbs 150.00-170.00; 400-500 lbs 142.00-162.00; 500-600 lbs 139.00-153.00; 600-700

lbs 124.00-148.00; 700-800 lbs 119.00-140.00; 800-900 lbs 104.00-124.00; 900-1000 lbs 80.00-118.00. Heiferettes: 77.00-78.00.

Stock cows: pairs: scarce.

Slaughter cows: boning: 80-90 percent lean: 56.0065.00; breaking 75-80 lean: 58.00-66.50. commercial: scarce; cutter 85-90 percent lean: 44.00-53.00.

Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2100 lbs 72.00-80.50. yield grade 2: 1400-2000 lbs scarce; cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs 69.50-105.00.

Artist Steven Heward, Sandy, created this beautiful scene chosen by judges as the winning painting in the 2017 Spring City Arts Plein Air painting competition. Heward won a cash prize of $1,500, and Zions Bank purchased the painting.

(Photo courtesy of Chris Anderson)

Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Aug. 13 Charles Harrison, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $10,000.

Aug. 14 Kelly Ann Coombs, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of child abuse. Bail was set at $1,950.

Valerie Lynn Eliason, Spring City, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on a Springville and two Nephi Justice Court Warrants.

Bail was set at $2,465.

Jeffery Earl Goble, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Utah Highway Patrol on charges of alcohol restricted driver, interlock device violation, driving on suspension,

speeding, controlled substance prohibited acts and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $3,920.

Jeffrey Lynn Hazel, Gunnison, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sanpete Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $1,210.

Fortino Villanueva, Centerfield, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $25,000.

Matthew Bart Malstrom, Manti, was arrested in Ephraim by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of nine counts of theft and 11 counts of firearm theft. Bail was set at $200,000.

Aug. 15 Travis Lee Baker, Springville, was arrested in Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of assault. Booked and released for Sixth District Court.

Fred George Kiesel, Mayfield,

was arrested in Mayfield by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’ Office on a Second District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $5,000.

Aug. 18 Jesse Hofstetter, Huntington, was arrested in Fairview by the Fairview Police Department on charges of suspended driver’s license and no proof of insurance. Bail was set at $740.

Edgar Catalan Velasco, Georgia, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of DUI, unsafe lane travel, no insurance, possession of DAB (tetrahydrocannabidiol), operating vehicle without transferring plates, and possessions of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $7,620.

Aug. 19 Robert Serrano, Gunnison, was arrested in Centerfield by the Gunnison Police Department on Sixth District and Sevier Justice Court Warrants.

Bail was set at $5,680.

Generally speaking, I’m a fan of national parks. We were at Capitol Reef National Park three or four weeks ago and had a great time. I know there’s always a controversial tug of war between protection of our unique landscapes and being able to use the resources that are on the land. I don’t intend to get into that “can of worms” here now – much.

What I’m proud to announce, right here, right now, is my personal proposal for the formation of the new Sanpete National Park! Yes – that was an exclamation mark! This is serious business. I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. Well, at least quite a few, longish moments of time in the last week or two.

Whether we like it or not, national parks are a big deal.

Utah’s “Mighty Five” parks are heavily visited. Of the 417 parks in the national park system, 60 of those are designated as national parks.

I know that sounds weird.

But, surprise, surprise – the government has a weird way of classifying and administering their parks and properties.

In 2017, Zion National Park in southern Utah was #3 on the list of most visited “National Parks (NP)” with 4.5 million visitors. Great Smokey Mountains NP and Grand Canyon NP exceeded Zion, at #1 and #2. Interestingly, Yellowstone NP is geographically nearly 15 times larger than Zion, but has fewer visitors (Yellowstone is #5 on the list).

Now I realize that the chance for a new Sanpete National Park is kind of a “shot in the dark.” Actually it’s more like the odds in the movie “Dumb and Dumber” when Jim Carey’s character, Lloyd, asks the pretty girl what his chances are with her.

Upon hearing that his chances are “one out of a million,” Lloyd quietly processes the answer. He then is ecstatic and happily responds, “So you’re telling me there’s a chance!”

Hear me out on this. Sanpete County has 1,588 square miles, 51 percent of that is already federal land. The State of Utah has five percent and water makes up two percent. That leaves 42 percent in private ownership. Why not just convert about half of the roughly 810 square miles of federal land into a national park?

That would put our new park in the same league sizewise as Capitol Reef NP (378 square miles) and much larger than Bryce Canyon NP (56 square miles) and Arches NP (120 square miles).

Of course, we’d carve out some special places up the canyons for traditional camping and some areas for ATVs to run amok. We don’t really want too much to change; we just want to be “put on the map.”

We’d make sure we preserve the Sanpete way of life. That, in fact, would be the whole point of the park. Come see a place where pioneers settled, made peace with the natives (after a couple of wars), and still pretty much live in the past.

We do have indoor plumbing here, but in a strange sort of way; we have a primitive and

spiritual bond with the mountains and the land.

Current visitors to Sanpete already feel the difference between life here and everywhere else. They feel the draw of something indescribable.

It’s more than the sunsets and sunrises. (I’ve heard about sunrises, and I might have even seen one or two.) It’s more than deer running like packs of dogs in our communities.

And it’s even more than our isolation and our own manner of speaking.

There’s a magnetism here in Sanpete with our mountains, lakes and streams (regardless of whether there’s water in them or not), historical sites, and unique people. We just need to get the new national park designated and start beating the drum of publicity.

We need to recognize our Christian duty to ease the heavy visitation burden at the other Utah parks by shouldering some of the load here. And before you could say, “Euros and Yen equal dollars,” tour buses filled with Europeans and Asians would be running up and down Highway 89 and every other road in Sanpete.

Motels and restaurants would fill up. Gas stations would thrive. Tourists would open their wallets to be guided to see a real live elk. They’d toss money in the hat after mock Wild West gunfights on Mt. Pleasant Main Street.

Credit cards would come out to pay for rides on horses up our canyons. We’d only be bound by our imagination as to how the local population could be benefited.

The Fairview Museum of History and Art would be the initial visitor’s center on the north. The Axtell Post Office on the south would house an entry station for rangers.

There are so many possibilities. We already have “cultural resources” in place. We have a historic drive-in movie theater, various pioneer museums, trails for hiking and riding, and a prison. (I don’t know. Maybe that last thing I mentioned there doesn’t need to be publicized all that much) There may be a few kinks to work out. I’m sure our congressional delegation could tweak the idea a bit and kick it through Congress. Maybe Senator Hatch could call in some favors and give it a boost as his last “lame duck” act.

One benefit, good, bad or indifferent, of the new Sanpete National Park proposal, would be to get people to stop yakking about the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase National Monuments. There may be “one chance out of a million” for the new Sanpete National Park, but it’s fun to dream and it doesn’t cost anything.

And like I say, I’ve spent some quality time over the course of a whole week, off and on — maybe even totaling up to an hour or two, researching and considering this idea.

With that kind of investment of time and pondering, this proposal is not to be taken lightly.

P.S. Don’t forget that the county fair is in full swing right now. Rodeo tonight and Saturday. The Demolition Derby tomorrow night (Friday). Come out and see the new arena!

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Sanpete Community Calendar

Tanner Rick Rasmussen, son of Rick and Melinda Rasmussen, Ephraim, has been called to serve in the Tampico Mexico Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He will speak at 11 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in the Ephraim LDS Stake Center, 400 East Center. Grandparents are Clark and Diane Walker, Fountain Green, and the late Gary and Carolena Rasmus-sen. He will enter the Mexico MTC Sept. 4.

Austen John Westenskow, son of John and Adrienne Westenskow, Moroni, recently returned from serving in the Nebraska Omaha Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will speak at 9 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, in the Moroni Third Ward, 82 North Center Street.

Grandparents are Dennis and Sandra Neeley, Salt Lake City; Joyce Westenskow, Moroni, and the late Bruce Westenskow.

Rasmussen ~ West Wedding EPHRAIM-- Rick and Melinda Rasmussen, Ephraim, announce the marriage of their daughter, Kourtney Mae Rasmussen, to Ryan Reed West, son of Keith and Paula West, Enterprise, Aug. 24, 2018, in the St. George LDS Temple.

A reception will be held in their honor Saturday, Aug. 25, from 6-8 p.m., at Beagley Residents, 356 East 200 South, Ephraim. In case of inclement weather the reception will move to 765 South 100 East, Ephraim.

The bride is a graduate of Manti High School and has attended Snow College.

The bridegroom is a graduate of Enterprise High School. He served in the Dallas Texas LDS Mission.

The couple will make their home in Enterprise.

If by some oversight you did not receive an invitation, please consider this as one.

Aug. 23-25 Three last days to attend “A Grand Celebration”, the 2018 Sanpete County Fair in Manti.

This year’s schedule can be viewed online at http://www. sanpetecountyfair.net. Catch the carnival, rodeos, demolition derby, Beef Feast, local talent, junior livestock show, exhibits, car and tractor show, fun on the farm, horse pulls, mammoth parade and much more.

Aug. 25 9 a.m.-2 p.m., indoor yard sale featuring quilts, baked goods, new and gently-used items. Fundraiser for Mt. Pleasant Senior Center, 101 East 100 North.

Sept. 1 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., A fundraising 5k race, prize drawing, bouncy houses and a luncheon will be held to help Wyatt Craven with his ongoing fight with cancer, at 180 North State Street, Mt. Pleasant.

AA meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meet every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs in Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 N, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location).

Anyone interested in Alanon/ Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 No., Ephraim. Contact Sam at 262-1188.

Bible Seekers Club 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Evening Kid’s Club for ages 5-12.

Hosted by Heritage Baptist Church. Games, activities, music, snacks and Christ centered. Adults are welcome to stay and attend mid-week service while the kids are in club. 1045 Medical Drive (across the parking lot from Sanpete Valley Hospital) Mt. Pleasant. Call 462-9319 for details.

Blood pressure clinics

Wardwell graduates from CAP intensive training COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — First Lieutenant Sean Wardwell, CAP, was selected to participate in six days of intensive management training, graduating with 18 other Civil Air Patrol (CAP) officers from all five states of CAP’s Rocky Mountain Region at the 2018 Region Staff College (RSC) held from June 24-29 at the United States Air Force Academy.

Lt. Wardwell, Mt. Pleasant, has been a member of Civil Air Patrol for four years and is currently serving on the Utah Wing Staff as Director of Public Affairs.

Executive-level communications and management training comprised the RSC curriculum, that consisted of a wide range of instruction to develop leadership skills to assist these officers (who receive no pay) to excel in the duties and responsibilities required in their assignments.

Included were lectures on leadership in a volunteer organization, case studies in management successes and failures, generational diversity, team building, problem solving, principles of organization, functions and theories of management, oral and written communications, creative thinking and

More than ever before, communities need to come together and educate parents and children about the dangers of drug use. To learn more about the nation’s drug crisis, go to: http://www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/ opioid-crisis-now-considered-a-syndemic.html. Narconon can help a person take steps to overcome addiction in a family. For free screening or referral call (877) 841-5509.

Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of skills, preparedness and resilience, are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City, sponsored by Spring City Citizen Corps (SCCC). Classes are held at Spring City Hall, 150 East Center. Skills classes are held every Thursday at 7 p.m.

All events are open to the public at no cost. Questions, call (435) 709-1474.

Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available, free, on Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. Clothing donations can be dropped off anytime at 35 N. 100 E., Manti. Money donations also welcome. For info call Nancy (435) 851-0603; Darcie (435) 851-1963; or Lisa (435) 3149064.

Sanpete Pantry Volunteers needed to help with cardboard recycling at the Sanpete Pantry, 1080 Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.

Call Sean at (435) 262-7841.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Elementary.

For more information contact Carolyn at (435) 262-7759.

Veterans To commemorate the end of World War II, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and Utah State History are teaming up to collect stories of Utah’s World War II veterans. Veterans and families are encouraged to go to mymilitarystory.utah.gov to share stories. Donations of artifacts, such as diaries, photos and memoirs to state or local historical agencies is also encouraged.

Veterans memorial Donations are being taken to help build a Veteran memorial in Spring City. Anyone wishing to donate may send them to Spring City Veterans Memorial Association, PO Box 126, Spring City, UT; 84662.

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Free blood pressure clinics sponsored by Gunnison Valley Home Care are held monthly at the following locations: Manti Senior Center the second Wednesday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Gunnison Senior Center the third Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Krista at (435) 528-3955.

Disabled Veterans Disabled American Veterans provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County.

For more information, contact David Powell, (800) 613-4012 ext. 2003.

DUP Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member, visit www.isdup.org or contact Pat Olson at (435) 462-3134.

Employment workshops Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops.

Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0720.

FG City Library Regular hours: Tuesdays 1-5 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-7 p.m. 1:15 p.m., Mondays, Story hour for ages 4-12, 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschool story hour for ages 2-5, at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 W. 100 N. MatchingDonors.com 22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants, most of them for kidneys.

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Mental health services Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 462-2441 to see if you qualify.

MP Public Library On-going programs include: 11:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschoolers and parents are encouraged to attend Storytime.

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NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and also for their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand. Meetings are held next to Therapy West, 1050 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant. Family Support Group meets first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Connections Recovery Group meets second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m.

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Quagga mussel infestation rises SALT LAKE CITY — Aquatic invasive species (AIS) personnel from the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have stopped more than 120 mussel-infested boats this year, most of which had visited Lake Powell, from launching at other Utah waterbodies. So far in 2018, more than 100 mussel-infested boats have been quarantined. A significant increase compared to recent years.

“The quagga situation at Lake Powell has worsened. If boating at Lake Powell it’s very likely the boat has quagga mussels on it,” said AIS Program Coordinator Nathan Owens.

“With more mussels in the lake and lower water levels more boaters have mussels attached to their vessels than in past years. Our techs are regularly finding them on and in boats that have only been in Lake Powell for a day or two — something we haven’t experienced in the past.”

Boaters that visit another lake or reservoir after visiting Lake Powell will have their boat inspected again. If mussels are found the boat will be decontaminated and quarantined, if necessary.

With the evolving situation at Lake Powell, AIS technicians are frequently finding mussels in sea strainers and attached to anchors. As a result, it’s strongly encouraged that boaters have their boats decontaminated before leaving

Walking on quagga mussels at Lake Powell. Anyone who has used a boat at Lake Powell will likely have quagga mussels on the boat. (Photo courtesy of Utah State Parks) Lake Powell.

If decontamination at Lake Powell is not possible, visit http://stdofthesea.utah.gov/ to find a location along the route of travel or near home.

If a boater chooses to clean drain and dry their own boat, rather than having it professionally decontaminated, take the time to inspect its anchor and sea strainer; flush and inspect its cooling intake or water system and pull all bilge plugs.

For all vessels with ballast tanks, inboard motors, or other raw water systems (A/C, shower), the required dry time is always 30 days.

What has Utah done to meet the increased threat?

Utah has stepped up its inspection, decontamination, training, enforcement and monitoring efforts to address this growing problem. Some of those efforts are concentrated at Lake Powell, while others are happening throughout the

state.

Inspections Utah’s inspection and decontamination efforts will surpass historic efforts this year.

As of July 30, AIS technicians and personnel had inspected more than 144,000 watercraft statewide.

Of those, 4,700 required decontamination. For reference, Utah performed 130,000 inspections and 4,400 decontaminations during the same period last year.

So far in 2018, Utah’s AIS technicians have worked closely with employees of the National Park Service to educate boaters about the changing situation at Lake Powell and to inspect more than 47,000 boats that were exiting the lake.

More than 3,100 of those boats were decontaminated at the lake. In all of 2017, approximately 51,000 boats were inspected at Lake Powell, and roughly 2,500 were decontaminated.

Boats that visit Lake Powell, and subsequently visit another body of water, are inspected again at the second location.

As of Aug. 20, AIS inspection personnel have found 121 boats with mussels at other Utah lakes and reservoirs. Those boats were either decontaminated or quarantined. This is a significant increase compared to recent years.

More training AIS Inspection personnel were surprised to find adult mussels in the sea strainers of boats that had been on Lake Powell. Sea strainers are usually found in larger, more complex boats. The strainers filter water before the water circulates through the cooling system.

As soon as inspection personnel noticed the change, they trained other staffers at Lake Powell and across the state to locate and remove sea strainers, back flush lines

after the sea strainers were removed and re-inspect lines and strainers after decontamination.

The number of boats encountered around the state with mussels found in their sea strainers has decreased dramatically since Utah’s AIS technicians received the additional training.

Additional enforcement Criminal charges for mussel-related offenses range from an infraction to a Class A misdemeanor. Also, contaminated boats can be seized and placed in quarantine. So far in 2018, more than 100 mussel-infested boats have been quarantined. That compares to fewer than 10 boats quarantined in all of 2017.

Other Utah waterbodies Utah has been vigilant in monitoring for quagga mussels at other lakes and reservoirs. AIS personnel routinely sample 45 of the state’s highest-priority lakes and reservoirs every month from April to October.

Testing does not typically occur from November through March because the water is too cold for mussels to reproduce.

A second group of waterbodies is tested once or twice per year. As of July 2018, all of Utah’s other waterbodies had tested negative for quagga mussels.

For more information online, visit http://stdofthesea. utah.gov/.

Prevent wildlife attacks, use common sense over curiosity Negative interactions with large ungulates are becoming LOGAN — Recent media re- more common place as huports of wildlife attacking hu- mans are increasingly recreatmans have many people con- ing in animal territory, and it’s cerned and reconsidering their important to not let human cutime spent outdoors. riosity overrule common sense.

Utah wildlife species that Recent altercations in Yelhave been implicated in attacks lowstone National Park attest on humans, livestock and pets to the value of common sense include black bears, mountain over curiosity. In June, a bison lions, moose, elk, mule deer, gored a woman in the Lower coyotes, raccoons, turkeys, rat- Geyser Basin.

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and other people were within 10 yards of the animal as it crossed a boardwalk. The animal became agitated and charged. Also in June, and in the same area, two women were attacked by a cow elk when they got between the cow and her calf; the cow was defending her calf.

Since 1980, Yellowstone National Park has had over 100 million visitors. During this time, 38 people were injured by grizzly bears in the park.

Though this is more than anyone wants, according to the

Park for all park visitors combined, the chances of being injured by a grizzly bear are 1 in 2.7 million.

For park visitors who remain in developed areas, roadsides and boardwalks, the risk decreases to 1 in 25.1 million. For those who camp and travel in the backcountry, the risk increases to 1 in 1.4 million for those who stay overnight and 1 in 232,000 for those who travel in the back county.

Although there will always be risks, they can be managed

by using common sense and following simple rules.

Common sense rules 1). First and foremost, always remember that Utah is wildlife country. It is home to an abundance of wildlife, which is why so many people are drawn to the state.

2). When any person encounters wildlife while hiking, biking or camping, remember that distance is their best friend. Most of the attacks reported occur because someone wanted to get that once-in-a-lifetime selfie.

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Always give the animal a clear path to escape.

3). If a person does encounter wildlife, stay calm and do not run. The person should pick up any children or pets with them. This is the one time that a person can be as obnoxious as possible outdoors. Puff up that chest, shout and stomp feet.

Back away slowly. And again remember, do not run!

4). If a person is knocked down by a moose, elk or deer.

The person should curl up in a ball, protect their head and lie still until the animal moves away.

5). If attacked by a large predator, fight back!

6). If encountering a rattlesnake, stop, listen to locate where the rattle is coming from and back away to allow the snake to escape.

When camping 1). Keep a clean, odor-free campsite by storing food, drinks and scented items securely in wildlife-proof containers at least 100 yards from the tent. Keep trash away from the campsite, and do not burn it in the fire pit.

2). Clean all tables, stoves and grills to remove food or odors that could attract wildlife.

3). Keep all pets leashed in camp and stay with them on the designated trails. Do not let any pet chase or “play” with wildlife, as the pet may be viewed as food.

4). Always hike, jog and camp with companions.

5). If a wildlife carcass is found, stay away from it. By getting close to it a person could be perceived as messing with a predator’s food, which could cause the predator to become aggressive.

Anyone who has an encounter with aggressive wildlife in Sanpete County should alert the Central Region Division of Wildlife Resources office by calling (801) 491-5678 or visit at: 1115 North Main Street, Springville.

For further information on wild animal attacks, visit http:// www.wildawareutah.org/.

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Notice is hereby given that the Fountain Green City Council and Mayor of Fountain Green City will hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding the size, scope and nature of funding that is being requested from the Community Impact Board for the new Fire Station/City Hall combination building (Public Facility).

The public hearing will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during the meeting should notify Fountain Green City Recorder at (435) 445-3453.

Michelle Walker Fountain Green City Recorder Legal Notice 28944 Published in The Pyramid August 16 and 23, 2018.

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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2018.

Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538 7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 65-4051 (a43958): Daniel Hatch, Fred Parker propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 Miles East of Spring City) for DOMESTIC. 65-2918 (a43959): Mike Schlappi Communications LLC propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Well (existing) (4 miles north of Fairview) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 51-8753 (a43912): Robin and Patty Wilcox propose(s) using 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal notice 29101 Published in The Pyramid August 23 and 30, 2018.

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1948 ~ 2018 PAYSON-- Colin Thomas Strasburg, passed away Aug. 12, 2018, at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Home.

He was born on March 26, 1948, in Lehi, UT; to Rochelle and Donald Strasburg.

Colin served in the Western Canada Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 1966-1968.

He married Phyllis McIntyre Sept. 18, 1970, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.

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Colin is survived by his three brothers; Randy Adams, Doug Strasburg, and Robbie Chidester.

He is also survived by his three daughters; Stephanie Feller, Jenifer Kimber, and Heather Burch. He was also a grandfather to 10 grandchildren, whom he deeply loved, Clara, Esther, Amelia, Rebekah, Gibson, Charlie, Ben, Grayson, Emery, and Han. Colin was preceded in death by his mother and father.

He was also preceded by his grandparents Esme and Ever Strasburg and his son, James B. From the fields of Highland, UT; where he played as a boy, to the mission field in Canada, where he served the Lord, to the war-torn rice paddies of Vietnam where he became a hero, to the fields of vegetables that he loved to tend and grow with his family--he will now find peace in the earth he toiled.

Funeral services and burial were held Aug. 17, at the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, 1711 South Camp Willams Road, Bluffdale.

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and Bennion Creek area, along the fire’s southern edge, have been able to engage the fire both directly and indirectly and containment lines in this area are looking good. Crews are monitoring some deep pockets of unburned fuel in that area.

On the southwest area of the fire, in the Clear Creek and Lake Fork areas, construction of indirect hand and dozer line has been ongoing along Lake Fork Road. Hotshot crews are continuing the work there.

Work along the Lake Fork Road continues removing fuels along the road using chippers to reduce downed vegetation.

In the northwest area of Lake Fork Road, a helitack crew has helped in securing uncontained fire line and strengthening the fire line down to the Lake Fork Road to reduce safety hazards for the crew.

Weather outlook Moisture that moved into the area from the south has helped to keep skies mostly cloudy and cooler temperatures. The chances of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast will help, depending on where rain falls.

The possibility of high winds at the ridge top drainages is a concern, along with lightning. With the chance of rain, comes flash flood watches in many areas of Utah including the Coal Hollow Fire area.

Closures, evacuations The Uinta-WasatchCache National Forest closure orders and the pre-evacuation orders of

areas north of Highway 6, have been lifted. On the Manti-La Sal National Forest south of Highway 6, all evacuation orders and National Forest closures remain in effect.

Forest officials plan to increase the closure order on the west side of the Lake Fork Road as the fire slowly moves into that area as a precautionary measure.

Current resources Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team resources currently include four Type 1 hand crews, eight Type 2 hand crews, 33 engines, five dozers, 12 water tenders, seven helicopters, two fixed wing air tankers, one air attack platforms, three masticators and overhead and support personnel, with a total 642 personnel.

Information, briefings Daily public information briefings are being held at 4 p.m., at the information board at the Miller’s Chevron, located at the Junction of Highway 31 and Highway 89, in Fairview.

The Utah bow hunting season recently opened and hunters planning to enter the National Forests are urged to check U. S. Forest Service closure maps. Areas near the fire have been closed for the safety of both firefighters and the public.

Closure orders can be found on national forest websites at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/mantilasal/ and https://www. fs.usda.gov/alerts/uwcnf/ alerts-notices.

Additional information can be found online at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ incident/6101.

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The Wasatch Academy campus is expanding with the demolition of two structurally unsound buildings located at about 58 South State, Mt. Pleasant. A new engineering department building should be completed by late May 2019. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)

WA takes down old to build new addition RAY LAFOLLETTE

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MT PLEASANT — Wasatch Academy (WA) has begun construction for a new addition to their expansive campus by removing two old buildings. The new building will be specialized for housing the academy’s growing engineering department.

This past year, Wasatch Academy bought two buildings located adjacent to the Studio Arts Building, on State Street, Mt. Pleasant, in hopes of transforming them into a hub for creativity and innovation.

Unfortunately, the historical buildings were not structurally sound and could not be salvaged. Therefore, the buildings were demolished last week and the plan is to start new and build from the ground up.

The new, Wasatch Academy Engineering Building is estimated to be completed by late May 2019.

According to Head-of-School Joseph Loftin, the new building will feature two large rooms, one will be a workshop, where much of the physical experimentation and creation process will take place, and the other will be a studio meant for more intricate adjustments and group discussions.

These spaces will allow students to explore deeper into the sciences of robotics and engineering while being guided by experienced teachers. Larger projects, such as student-made solar heaters, will now be able to be stored whereas in past years, they often had to be disassembled so other classes could share the same space.

Until the new building is completed, engineering students will continue to be scattered throughout the campus, having no space to call their own. Many student projects have been restricted by cramped classrooms as well as lacking

some of the proper tools to truly stretch their minds.

The new building plays directly into Wasatch Academy’s values about preservation of the environment. Natural ventilation and light will be a key feature of the space, aiming to continue the school’s goal of reducing their ecological footprint.

Specialized equipment such as 3-D printers, heavy workshop machinery, and laser cutters will be available for student use during the multiple classes to be offered in the building.

The separation from the main campus buildings will also help with noise reduction and the resulting distraction to other classes taking place at the same time.

About WA Wasatch Academy, founded in 1875, is the only co-ed college preparatory boarding school in Utah. Located in Mt. Pleasant, the campus brings together ap-

proximately 335 students from more than 40 countries and more than 30 states.

At Wasatch Academy, students are guided to become ethical citizens of the world while becoming prepared for college.

Throughout the year, students take advantage of a beautiful setting in the heart of Utah, surrounded by several national parks and unique outdoor opportunities.

Wasatch Academy students are provided the highest academic atmosphere while being instructed by committed faculty that care about their success, in and outside of the classroom.

At Wasatch Academy, the goal is to prepare students to live in a globalized 21st-century world.

The student body learns alongside peers with a diverse array of perspectives, languages, and cultures.

For more information online, visit http://wasatchacademy. org.

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