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BY GLORIA ALBRECHT
It was a dark night in parts of Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday, August 18. At about 6:30 p.m. many citizens got a surprise when air conditioners went off, lights went out and fans stopped working. This happens from time to time in our rural valley, but the event is usually associated with a storm accompanied by high winds or lightening, and never lasts long. But this time it was different. Time ticked by but the power did not come back on. As the sun set many residents were engulfed by complete and utter darkness with no lights and, in a twist of fate, a sky darkened by the new moon. Record-breaking heat across the Southwest has lasted for days in mid-August, generating an abnormal power demand across many states. In Mt. Pleasant the unprecedented power demand caused one of the two main transformers at the substation, located at 550 West Main to fail. The remaining transformer is able to power only a portion of the city, particularly with the high demand due to the record breaking temperatures. The failed 46,000-volt transformer is one of 4 transformers in the city. When it failed much of the town went
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Crews work to set the replacement transformer borrowed from Fairview City in place Wednesday, Aug. 18. Crews worked through the night to restore power to Mt. Pleasant. Recent high heat has lead to increased power consumption, which officials feel played a roll in the power outage. off-the-grid. Now, some people think that being “off the grid” is the way to go, but the citizens of Mt Pleasant didn’t have that in mind on that sweltering Wednesday night when temperatures hit a record high.
The crew at Mt. Pleasant City Power spent the long, dark night working to get the problem fixed. When morning came and the power was restored Power Superintendent Shane Ward said that all the pieces came together
to get a replacement transformer installed in just one night. “It could have been several days to restore power for the affected residents” he claims, if not for a series of lucky breaks. A replacement transformer was located in Fairview where they just happened to have a spare; and they were able to loan it to Mt. Pleasant. If not for that replacement it would have been 3-5 days to get another transformer, and the Mt. Pleasant Power Company would have been forced to do rolling blackouts in the city much as they do in California. Installation of the several-ton, $500,000 unit borrowed from Fairview was not exactly easy. Crews from Spring City, Fairview, Rocky Mountain Power and even Springville showed up to help. The transformer from Fairview was hauled to Mt. Pleasant with the help of Todd Beesley from MKJ Construction. Beesley along with Mountain Crane Service from Spanish Fork helped with the installation. After almost 12 hours of work the borrowed transformer was in place and running. Power was restored bit by bit to the affected residents and by 7:30 AM the Please see OUTAGE, Page A6
Hawks clobber Emery Spartans BY MARCY CURTIS
MT. PLEASANT — North Sanpete remains undefeated with a decisive 38 to 6 win over the Emery Spartans at the Hawks’ first home game of the season last Friday night. The last time the two teams met was in the first playoff game last season that also ended in favor of the Hawks. “We didn’t get the shutout tonight,” said Trevin Morley, “but we took care of business and it was a good teamwin.” The points racked up early for the North Sanpete with the team scoring 38 in the first half. The first touchdown happened in the first 58 seconds. On second down from the Spartan 47-yard line quarterback Landon Bowles connected on a pass to wide-open Brady Jacobsen in the end zone. Hawks special teams have made dominating plays this season, and this game was no exception. Rance Christensen punted the ball away to end North Sanpete’s second possession of the game. On his run Emery’s Jace
Curtis was hit hard by Xander Shelley of North Sanpete, knocking the ball out of Curtis’ arms. The fumble was picked up by the Hawks’ Kasey Curtis for the turnover. The Hawks defense was tough and only allowed one touchdown, late in the fourth quarter. Bowles had a great night, throwing for two more touchdowns to Cole Mickel. Laramie Roberts and Trevin Morley had rushing touchdowns during the game. “We came out with a lot of energy and that’s a shout out to all our guys that dressed. They were into the game the whole night and we executed at a high level,” Coach Rhett Bird said. “For two weeks we have taken care of the ball and that helps our defense out by not giving the other team a short field. Special teams on the other hand have come up big with turnovers which is a big momentum play for us. I am proud of all our players and the improvements we saw.” Despite COVID regulations the North Sanpete stadium was filled with masked fans ready for a little Friday
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North Sanpete’s Andy Mower (45) gets around Emery’s Luke Stilson (21) and Kove Johansen (65) to return a short punt and give the Hawks great field position. night lights and to support their stuThe football team will hit the road dent athletes. Both the drill team, and next Friday to take on the South Sevier cheer leaders were able to take part in Rams who were shut out by Enterprise the game. this week 43-0.
DWR donating meat to those impacted by COVID SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants the public to know about an ongoing program where anyone experiencing economic difficulties can sign up to receive wild game meat throughout Utah. This program has been in effect for several decades as a way to use the meat from wild animals that are euthanized to help reduce conflicts with ranchers and farmers in rural areas. Wildlife, such as elk and deer, can cause property damage and economic hardship to ranchers and farmers by grazing on their hay fields or crops. When these conflicts occur within town limits, on private land or outside of a hunting season, hunters aren’t in a position to legally harvest these animals. So, in some cases, DWR employees respond to these incidents and PHOTO COURTESY UTAH DWR remove the wildlife. Some of Deer feed in a farmer’s alfalfa field in Huntington Canyon. Depredation is an on-going challenge for farmers, ranchers the meat donated through this program also comes from and the Division of Wildlife Resources.
wildlife that is poached and then seized by DWR conservation officers. “We don’t want to see this valuable food resource go to waste, so we donate the meat from these animals to locals who may be in need,” DWR Wildlife Coordinator Chad Wilson said. “Because COVID-19 has impacted so many Utahns economically, we wanted to make sure the public was aware of this program and can use it, if needed. When it is necessary for us to euthanize wildlife, it is important that we don’t let the meat go to waste. We are glad that this valuable resource can benefit Utahns and their families who may be struggling during these difficult times.” DWR employees who remove an animal will first assess its condition and then follow careful field-dressing procedures to help ensure that the meat is properly handled before it is donated
to members of the public. Utahns who are interested in receiving wild game meat from the DWR can sign up on the DWR website. The application can be found by going to https://wildlife.utah.gov, clicking on “Search Wildlife” at the top of the page, then entering “wile meat donations” in the search bar. Recipients should note that the donated animals are only field dressed (only the entrails are removed), and they will need to be prepared to process the meat themselves or have a butcher process it. A typical processing fee is roughly $100 for a deer and $150 for an elk. Processors often have limited availability and some don’t accept wild game, so preparations should be made in advance before signing up to receive any donated meat. Participants in the program should also note that the removal efforts often take place Please see MEAT, Page A6
Collision takes 22-yearold life MANTI — A near-head-on collision took the life of 22-year-old Jared Harper of Manti. The accident took place south of Manti Thursday. Dispatch received report of the accident around 2:37 p.m. August 20 near milepost 253 on Highway 89. UHP reports that Harper was driving north in a 2008 black Nissan Altima. Joseph Cloward, also 22 from Manti, was in the passenger seat of the Nissan. The report states that at the same time a white 2008 Ford F-150 was traveling south-bound in the same area. According to UHP the truck, driven by 71-year-old Robert Conover of Sterling “swerved to the left to avoid traffic that was stopped or slowed in the travel lane. The Nissan … could not avoid the F-150.” The impact caused the vehicles to impact in a “nearly head on” collision. As a result of the collision, Harper was pinned inside the car and had to be extricated by first responders. He was transported to Gunnison Valley Hospital by ambulance and then to a trauma center by helicopter where he was pronounced dead a little past 6 p.m. Conover sustained a broken leg and was transported to Gunnison Valley by ambulance while Cloward received a head injury and was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. According to the report Harper was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident while both Conover and Cloward were.
COVID-19 update MT. PLEASANT—As of press time, the Central Utah Public Health Department had reported 486 cases in the Six County area. Of those cases 27 have been hospitalized with three deaths. The CUPHD reported 92 total cases in Juab, with 77 recovered, one death and two current hospitalizations; Millard, 140 cases, 135 recovered, no deaths and no current hospitalizations; Piute, six cases, with five recovered, no deaths, and one current hospitalization; Sanpete, 156 cases, with 136 recovered, one death and no current hospitalizations; Sevier, 89 cases, with 83 recovered, no current hospitalizations and one death; Wayne has had two cases reported both of which have recovered. There has been one case Please see COVID-19, Page A6
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Sunday Drive: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE BY CRAIG AND DEANNE CONOVER
2021 marks the 55th anniversary for what has certainly become a giant in the automotive world—as there are very few models that will stay around for 55 years and even fewer that become a bestseller. That is indeed the status that the Toyota Corolla has reached over the years as it has become the bestselling model in the world, even outpacing the now extinct VW beetle back in 1997. After such a lengthy history it seems that everyone has some kind of Corolla story in their background. For Craig it was back in 1982 when he went on a cross-country trek to Detroit, Michigan to start the summer after his first year at BYU. If memory serves it was a 1976 third generation Corolla with a 4-speed manual transmission. What an experience that turned out to be over the three-day trip. With the introduction a year ago of the 12th generation Corolla we have one thing to say and that is this is not the Corolla of yesteryear! The looks of this newest model are put on the most grownup and technologically-advanced model yet. In fact, we found that most folks, when more closely examining the new Corolla, had no idea what the make and model were—a testament to the designers giving the small sedan a new place in the market. We would even go so far as to say it has even a Lexus-like look with a larger grill, curvier lines, and a wider stance, setting it up to make a huge impact on the compact sedan market. Our test ride XSE model came with the available 2.0 liter Dynamic Force Engine that produces a very nice 169 horsepower which provided plenty of power to get the sedan moving, even on the open road of the interstate.
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Deanne with the new 2021 Toyota Corolla in front of the Logan, Utah Temple after we journeyed north for an adventure up Logan Canyon. The new Corolla even gets a new CVT transmission that mimics a 10 speed regular transmission. This is really nothing to note, accepting that is not all to the story. This year the engineers have actually included a real first gear in the CVT that gets the Corolla moving, giving it a head start over a normal CVT transmission. We loved the way this gearbox functioned during our test drive week. Add this to the smaller, lighter yet more efficient engine and we got a combined 35.1 mpg for the week, after around 600 miles of all kinds of driving. Over the weekend we took the opportunity to drive the new model Corolla to Logan, with the intention of making it up the canyon to Bear Lake. It was a beautiful Saturday in June with temperatures in the low 90’s here in Utah Valley. However, arriving in Logan it was a good 10 degrees cooler and after a mere 5.3 miles up Logan Canyon the AllTrails app pointed us to a great hike to what are known as the Wind Caves. After parking the Toyota, we headed up the trail to what turned out to be a great way to spend the afternoon and ended at some very unique caves in the side of a cliff. It
did take longer than we expected to make the short hike as it also included a 900-foot elevation change. It was so nice to get back to the Corolla and inside the air conditioned comfort of a sedan with seats that were clad in a nice black softex material, and were also heated for when the weather would eventually change. The interior of the XSE also comes with a huge eightinch touchscreen that is high and center of the dashboard and encased in a beautiful piano-black plastic; this controlled the infotainment system. There is also a seven-inch LED screen in the center of the driving cluster that will display everything from speed to radio station. This year for the first time the Corolla can be equipped with a JBL sound system that has 800 watts of total power and a 10 inch subwoofer. There is even included Clari-Fi software that analyzes and restores all audio sources to their original state, compensating for lost clarity from digital compression. Of course there was Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard inclusions, along with new ambient lighting that made night time driving very enjoyable and something
we would not have expected at this price point. Our test ride even came with the optional Qi wireless charger that kept our phones at peak battery life. The looks and new digital options would definitely seem to be enough, however the fact that Toyota has also included their new Safety Sense 2.0 adds and even greater incentive to get a Corolla. This addition includes a pre-collision system that automatically brakes to help avoid or mitigate a front end collision, and will also detect a pedestrian even in low-light conditions as well as a bicycle during daylight conditions. Dynamic radar cruise control is also a standard feature that will follow down to speeds of 24 mph and stop when the vehicle in front stops maintaining that travel distance. There is also lane departure alert with steer assist that will try to keep the Corolla in the lane if it detects the car leaving the travel lane. When both cruise and lane trace are enabled a lane centering function will help to keep the car in the center of the lane. We found it works best on relatively straight roads and would have some problems on very tight corners. Automatic high-beam headlamps and road sign assist rounded the package; both great options in themselves. We love it when the car will put the speed limit signs on the dashboard as we all sometimes tend to forget or don’t notice the change of a speed limit. The new Corolla will be turning heads across the country and is quite a bargain with many extras we would not have anticipated in and entry-level sedan. It turned out to be a great ride as we enjoyed every minute we spent with the great little sedan. Base Price: $25,725 Price as Driven: $29,283
Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: August 17 Brandon John Clift, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on a 4th District Court warrant out of American Fork, one count of distribution/manufacturing a
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controlled substance, one count of possession of marijuana/drug paraphernalia, one count of child endangerment/unlawful conduct, and one count of possession of meth/MDMA. Bail was set at $27,840. Nickole Rose Wareham, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on one count of revocation/ suspension/denied drivers license, one count of controlled substance prohibited acts, one count of possession of marijuana, one count of unlawful conduct, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. No bail was set. August 18 Clyde David Bingaham, Spring City, as arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 72 hour hold and one count of controlled substance prohibited acts. Bail was set at $1,960. James Beau Davidson, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 72 hour hold, one count of possession of methamphetamine, and a
6th District Court warrant. Verl Jon Leroy, Provo, was arrested in Indianola by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a Millard County Justice Court warrant. No bail was set. Lorin David Watson, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count of disorderly conduct, and one count of obstructing justice. Bail was set at $2,810. August 19 Clay Karl Nielsen, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Utah Highway Patrol on one count of DUI. Bail was set at $2,000. August 20 Nickole Rose Wareham, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 72 hour hold, one count of possession of a schedule I/II substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $2,630. August 21 Jeremy K Anderson, Fayette, was arrested on SR-89 at milepost 270 by the Utah
Highway Patrol on one count of alcohol by a restricted person. Bail was set at $1,430 August 22 Joshua Wilkinson, American Fork, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on a 72 hour Adult Probation and Parole hold. No bail was set. Wyler Scott Winters, Ephraim, was arrested at Nine Mile by the Utah Highway Patrol on a 72 hour Adult Probation and Parole hold, one count of DUI, one count of possession of marijuana, one count of obstructing justice, and a warrant of commitment. Bail was set at $3,990. August 23 Tommy Lee Nielson, Manti, was arrested at the Juab County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 6th District Court warrant. No bail was set. Ryland Parry, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on one count of DUI, one count of speeding, one count of open container, and one count of expired registration. Bail was set at $1,800.
669; feeder steers: lower; feeder heifers: mostly loer. Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: lower. Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs 162.50-194.00; 300-400 lbs Prices for Salina Producers 168.00-180.50; 400-500 lbs Livestock Auction held Aug. 150.00-163.00; 500-600 lbs 18 are as follows: 148.00-154.00; 600-700 lbs Receipts: 715; last week: 132.00-138.00; 700-800 lbs
124.00-134.00; 800-900 lbs 105.00-125.00; 900-1000 lbs 88.00-124.50; 1000 lbs 75.50100.00. Holstein steers: scarce Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 142.50-167.00; 400-500 lbs 136.50-152.00; 500-600 lbs
Fact checking BY MERILL OGDEN
When I was a kid I’d sometimes try to prove a point or impress my Dad by showing him something that was printed in the newspaper or a book. “Look Dad, I’m right. A penguin can hold its breath for 20 minutes under water. It says so right here.” My Dad would look at me and say, “All that proves is that paper won’t refuse ink.” It’s true. You can’t always believe what you read, even when it’s put out there as undisputed fact. I’m supposing that the only way to know for sure about penguins is to take a trip to Antarctica. A few years back, some readers of “Inside Sanpete” let me know that I was up in the night when I referred to the Pro Bowl football game as being a game played after the Super Bowl. When I wrote that, it was a case of “paper not refusing ink.” I was wrong. (Ouch! That sentence hurt!) In years gone by (where my brain apparently often resides), the Pro Bowl was usually held the weekend after the Super Bowl. Since 2010 it has been played the weekend before the Super Bowl. Players on the teams competing in the Super Bowl don’t play in the Pro Bowl. I’ve thought at times that The Pyramid should hire a fact checker for me. By doing that, you, the reading public, would be protected from untruth. There has been more than one time that I’ve made an error in this column. There are usually people who let me know about them. There have been other times when I thought I made an error, but I was mistaken. There was one time that The Pyramid “higher ups” thought I’d made an error, but then I was vindicated. I think it may have been after that episode that the paper decided to quit checking up on me. I guess it used to be quite common for big newspapers to have entry level employees doing fact checking. But nowadays, I gather, reporters are expected to do their own research and fact checking (you might want to check the facts on this). But really, as I think about it, facts are usually pretty irrelevant in this column. I’ve heard it said, “Don’t confuse me with the facts, my mind is made up.” Sometimes this column would be like some version of that old metaphor about sausage. “If it comes out kinda all right, you really don’t want to know how it’s made.” Getting our information and news requires us to believe in our sources of that information and news. Some sources have more credibility than others. Some seemingly unbelievable things are true. Some normal, routine sounding things are untrue. For example which of these statements would you believe is true? 1) I hit a deer on Highway 89. 2) My
brother hit a deer on Main Street in Manti. 3) My son hit a deer on State Street in Orem. For this question, I am your personal source for the answer. You’ll have to determine my credibility. I’m here to tell you that all three answers are factual. I remember when Jay Leno used this concept. He asked his audience if the following menu was a presidential meal or a death row inmate’s last meal: Buffalo wings, bratwurst, cheeseburgers, deep-dish pizza, kielbasa, potato salad, twice-baked potatoes and ice cream. The audience responded louder, by far, indicating they believed it was a “last meal.” The fact was that it was President Obama’s Super Bowl Sunday meal menu. Jay made some comment like, “So much for Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign.” You can tell that I’ve been thinking about football lately. I have mixed feelings on the season. There are pros and cons. Ultimately, I’m happy to have the high schools playing in Utah. But, I’m wondering what our paid-for season tickets at BYU are going to get us this year. To be fair, they’ve offered to refund the money or to have it applied to next year. But I’m waiting to see what “rabbits can be pulled out the hat” to create a season. All bets are off with the other colleges in the state for a regular season. Back to the topic — rest assured that when it comes to facts, “Inside Sanpete” will never lead you too far astray — on purpose, unless it’s sarcastically, or unless it seems like a good idea at the time. I thank all my “fact checker” readers out there. It’s nice to know occasionally that there are, in fact, readers. I received a letter from a reader recently. It was in regards to the column earlier this month where I suggested that a portion of the federal land in Sanpete be made into a national park. The reader opposed the national park idea on the grounds that Sanpete should be kept a secret from the rest of the world. Parts of Utah have been ruined by too many people, it was represented. I guess I was too subtle with my attempt at humor, sarcasm, hyperbole and satire. I guess I wasn’t ridiculous enough. The fact is I agree with the reader. I agree to the point that I wrote a column some years back suggesting that Sanpete should secede from the United States and become its own closed-off country. Both the national park idea and the secession plan have very little (zero) chance of happening. But both ideas, however poorly presented, were intended to create a fantasy thought, and if not a chuckle, perhaps a smile. And that’s a fact! — — Merrill
125.00-142.50; 600-700 lbs Bred cows: scarce. 116.00-129.00; 700-800 lbs Cows: 50.50-64.00. 117.50-120.00; 800-900 lbs Pairs: scarce. 74.00-114.00; 900-1300 lbs Cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs scarce; heiferettes: scarce. 75.50-88.00.
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NS Sterling Scholars, missionaries serve Fairview museum BY LIZ MADSEN AND TERRY MADSEN
FAIRVIEW—The Fairview Museum has benefited recently from a series of service projects. In July a group of North Sanpete High School Sterling Scholars dug in to beautify the east side of the museum’s outdoor display, and last week a couple of missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took an opportunity to pitch in as well. “I love serving,” says Liz Madsen, General Sterling Scholar for North Sanpete High School. “It brings me joy to know that I am making someone else’s day easier with just a little extra effort on my part.” This is the attitude of all the Sterling Scholars of North Sanpete High School who provided service at the Fairview Museum with the organizers of this service project, Madsen and Adam Cox. This year, all of the Sterling Scholars agreed to do meaningful projects that would serve the towns in the North Sanpete area. As their first service project, the group chose the Fairview Museum of History and Art, which provides a vast pool of historic items and records of Sanpete County. It contains hundreds of paintings and sculptures by well-known
artists, from the world renown — such as Avard Fairbanks, to local talented artists who gain respect and public exposure through the museum’s Rotating Artists program. With two full buildings and a large outside exhibit, volunteer staff always accept the offer of a lending hand. “As the Social Science Sterling Scholar, I knew I wanted to do projects related to history,” said Cox. “Because of this, my first idea was to find some way to help the Fairview Museum.” The Sterling Scholars’ daunting project was to clear out all the weeds which had marred the view of the large outside exhibit of pioneer tools, transportation, and machinery. It took seven of the scholars almost three hours. The project made a huge difference by making the exhibit more attractive, environmentally healthy, and welcoming to the public. After completing the service Eneli Silva said, “I am so grateful for the opportunity to help my community. I love being able to serve as a Sterling Scholar, which is helping me to find more ways to help others!” Madsen summed up the day’s activity saying, “The Sterling Scholars want to help beautify our county and
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Elder Thomas and Elder Rowell work with Maria Ricks on xeriscaping outside the Fairview Museum
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North Sanpete Sterling Scholars who completed a service project at the Fairview Museum include: Above from left: Liz Madsen (General Studies), Eneli Silva (Foreign Language), Harrison Cook (Math), Spencer Olson (Music), Adam Cox (Social Science), Maren Bench (Drama), and Azyln Freeman find ways to serve the people who live here, so we found a way to help the museum and the amazing people who work there, by beautifying the grounds.” Elder Thomas and Elder Rowell, missionaries from the LDS church also joined with Fairview residents to complete
outdoor projects. Recently a group of regional leaders for the church took part in an online Zoom meeting. During the meeting members of the church were urged to help the missionaries serving in their areas fill some of their time with service projects. Just like others,
the missionaries’ day-to-day routine has been affected by COVID and they want to help the communities they are in. The elders worked alongside Maria Ricks, who organized the project, and Blake Madsen to do some major landscaping in front of the museum’s Heritage Building. Drought had taken a toll on the few plants that were there and the beds were filled with weeds. The volunteers have been working to replace the water-needy landscaping with xeriscaping—a type of landscaping that uses little water. Below, on the left, is Elder Thomas, of Ft. Worth, Texas, commented while resting from the heavy work, that
“It is so awesome to be able to help the community, meet some more new faces in town, and also occupy my time in doing something good.” On the right is Elder Rowell from Spokane, WA. He thoughtfully said: “During the COVID time we tend to think about what we CAN’T do, rather than what we CAN be doing. Service is one of the things people can do that helps the whole community.” Maria added that we all feel better when doing good, both about ourselves & our town.” Something good always comes when a few people decide to do something positive with their time.
Sanpete County community calendar Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets 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 North, 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 Sam at 435-262-1188. American Veterans All eligible veterans are encouraged to join and attend the appropriate post meeting as follows: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9276 of North Sanpete meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 50 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant. American Legion Post 4 of Mt. Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Utah National Guard Armory, 525 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant. 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. DAV is currently seeking more drivers. For more information, contact the DAV Hospital Coordinator at 800-613-4012 ext. 2003. Daughters of Utah Pioneers Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member or visit www.isdup.org. Employment help Department of Workforce Services, 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 the DWS office for times at 435835-0731. Fairview Museum
The Fairview Museum of History and Art features many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth in two buildings and on its grounds. Summer hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. — 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Museum is closed Sundays and Mondays. Call the museum at 435-427-9216 or send an email to fvmuseum@ cut.net. Fountain Green City Library Serving the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales and Chester. Internet, computer, printer and TV available. Tuesdays: Preschool story time at 1 p.m., story hour for ages 4-12 from 3 to 4 p.m. Adult book club meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. For book club information, call Mary Smith at 435-4453597. Library hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m., at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 W. 100 North. Mental health services Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at 435-4622441 to see if you qualify. Mormon Miracle Commemorative Book “The Mormon Miracle
Pageant: Commemorating 50 Years of Miracles.” Get the inside story of 50 years of miracles in the Manti pageant as told in almost 600 pages with 2,000 full-color photos. Hundreds of stories from participants, including behindthe-scenes unsung heroes in costuming, makeup, traffic control, food services, stage crews, etc. Order a copy today by calling Merilyn Jorgensen at 435-835-5872 or order online at mantipageant.org. Scroll down and click on the book or commemorative coin or go directly to squareup. com/store/mantipageant. Mt. Pleasant Public Library An original Carnegie library serving Mt. Pleasant City and surrounding areas. Preschool story time on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Home school story time on Mondays at 1 p.m. Bedtime story time on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., come in PJ’s and bring a blanket if desired. Teen Advisory Council of Students (TACOS) meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. TACOS book club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. Book club for adults meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Adult writer’s club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Teen writer’s club meets on the first Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Li-
brary hours: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 435-462-3240 or visit the library at 24 E. Main, Mt. Pleasant. Mt. Pleasant Senior Center The Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 E. 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings. For more information, call Linda Jarman at 435-2620380 or Loyce Schuhmann at 435-469-2026. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, 579 S. 400 East. For more information, call Carolyn at 435-262-7759. NAMI The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand. All in-person NAMI meetings have been temporarily suspended in compliance with Intermountain Healthcare’s COVID-19 prevention policy until further notice. As a result, NAMI has made its mental health programs available online. The NAMI Family & Friends Seminar is a 90-minute seminar that informs and supports people who have loved ones with a mental health condition. It is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register at http:// namiut.2.vu/ff. The Online Connection Support Group is a support group for adults with mental health conditions. It is held Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register at http:// namiut.2.vu/sg. Narconon Many people would find this very surprising, but Soma abuse is actually very common
and being prescribed by many pain management clinics. Be cautious of the effects this medication could have on you or someone else. A person abusing Soma also builds a tolerance and dependence for the drug. In a study of 20 Soma users, 13 of them admitted to using more than prescribed. To learn more about Soma abuse, visit www. narconon-suncoast.org/ drug-abuse/soma-effects. html. Call 1-877-841-5509 today for a no-cost screening or referral. Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of preparedness and resilience skills are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City. Classes are held at the Old Spring City Hall, 150 E. Center, every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public at no cost. For more information, call 435-709-1474. Sponsored by the Spring City
Citizen Corps. Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available for free on Wednesdays from 1 to 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 50 S. 100 West, Ephraim. Clothing and monetary donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information, call Nancy at 435-851-0603 or Darcie at 435-851-1963. Sanpete Pantry Food Drop In an effort to help residents in need of food in Sanpete County, the Sanpete Pantry has begun a mobile food drop in Gunnison. Drops occur on the third Tuesday of every month at the Old Gunnison Fire Station from 11 a.m. to noon. Anyone who needs help is invited to come to the drop and allow the pantry to serve them. For more information, call the Sanpete Pantry at 435462-3006.
With Sincere Thanks The family of Melba S. Hill would like to sincerely thank all those who offered cards, financial support, thoughtful words of comfort, beautiful flowers, and generous meals at the passing of our mother. Your support and love at this difficult time is very much appreciated.
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NSH DRILL TEAM LOOKS FOR NORMALCY DURING COVID As students begin school and try to find their “new normal,” North Sanpete High School’s drill team performed their pom routine to “Livng on a Prayer” during halftime of the football game. Coach Kiersten Wheeler said, “We were so glad to perform Friday night. Any bit of normalcy we can have right now is so good for these high school students.” PHOTO BY MARCY CURTIS
Combat COVID-19 era cybersecurity threats (StatePoint) — New data reveals that in uncertain times, consumers and businesses need even greater vigilance when it comes to their cybersecurity. The mid-year update to the 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report highlights an opportunistic use of the COVID-19 pandemic by cybercriminals. “Cybercriminals can be resourceful, often setting traps to take advantage of people’s kindness and panic in uncertain times, as well as their trust in everyday systems,” says Bill Conner, SonicWall president and CEO. “With everyone more remote and mobile than ever before, the cybercriminal industry is very aware that businesses are highly exposed.” Shifting Threats During the first half of 2020, global malware attacks fell from 4.8 billion to 3.2 billion over 2019’s midyear total, a continuation of a downward trend. However, less malware doesn’t necessarily mean a safer world; ransomware has seen a corresponding jump over the same time period and continues to be the preferred tool for cybercriminals. Increasing a staggering 20% globally in the first half of 2020, SonicWall logged 79.9 million ransomware attacks in the U.S – a 109% increase. This trend that continues to ebb and flow based on the behaviors of agile cybercriminal networks. COVID-19 Email Scams The global pandemic plus social-engineered cyberattacks has proven to be an effective mix for cybercriminals utilizing phishing and other email scams. Dating as far back as Feb. 4, SonicWall researchers detected a flurry of increased attacks, scams and exploits specifically based around COVID-19. This contrasts with phishing as a whole, which was down slightly by the time pandemic phishing attempts began picking up steam. Office Lures a Staple Microsoft Office is a necessity for millions working remotely. Cybercriminals were quick to leverage this shift. SonicWall discovered that
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Researchers have detected a flurry of increased attacks, scams and exploits specifically based around COVID-19 22% of Microsoft Office files and 11% of PDF files made up about one-third of all newly identified malware in 2020. The technology identified a record 120,910 ‘never-before-seen’ malware variants during that time — a 63% increase over the first six months of 2019. “Cybercriminals are too sophisticated to use known malware variants, so they’re re-imagining malware to defeat security controls, and it’s working,” said Conner. Non-Standard Ports By sending malware across non-standard ports, assailants can bypass traditional firewall technologies, ensuring increased success for
payloads. A ‘non-standard’ port is leveraged by services running on a port other than its default assignment. An average of 23% of attacks took place over non-standard ports — the highest mark since SonicWall began tracking the vector in 2018. IoT Serves Threats Remote workforces can introduce many new risks, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices like refrigerators, baby cameras and doorbells. A 50% increase in IoT malware attacks mirrors the number of additional devices connected online, as individuals and enterprise alike function from home. Unchecked IoT devices can provide cybercriminals
(StatePoint) — Whether your child is learning in a classroom or digitally, establishing a steady family dynamic is essential to a successful school year. One area where this is particularly important is ensuing that kids and parents alike get plenty of sleep. Good sleep equates to better health and performance, stronger immune systems, and plays a key role in the ability to learn, solve problems, and maintain a healthy mental outlook. Setting a regular bedtime and wake
an open door into what may otherwise be a well-secured organization. As organizations mobilize for their new business normal, they can adapt to new threats in real-time by leveraging the services of security experts such as SonicWall. “This new business normal is no longer new,” says Conner. “As everything goes more remote, mobile and unsecure, organizations must move away from makeshift or traditional security strategies.”
time, limiting screen time before bed, and turning to solutions such as Natrol Melatonin Gummies or Fast Dissolve can help get more restful sleep. To learn more, visit natrol.com. Kids crave routine: it lets them know they are in a secure and loving environment and helps them perform better at school. Maintaining the same meal time, down time and bedtime routines that you would during a typical school year can help establish a sense of normalcy during this period of uncertainty.
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IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SANPETE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH IN THE MATTER OF REAL PROPERTY NEAR STERLING CITY, UTAH, more particularly described as: BEG 1.50 C N, NE COR SE1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 33-18-2E N 150 FT, N89∂W 377.82 FT, S37∂15’W 184.40 FT, S89∂E 7.35 C TO BEG CONT 1.46 AC. SUMMONS Case No. 200600042 Judge Wallace A. Lee THE STATE OF UTAH TO: RESPONDENTS JOHN DOES 1-10 You are hereby summoned and required to file an Answer in writing to the Petition filed by Mr. Melvin J. Wooden and Mrs. Mary Julene Wooden with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. The Petition seeks to quiet title to real property located in Sanpete County, State of Utah and described as follows: BEG 1.50 C N, NE COR SE1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 33-18-2E N 150 FT, N89∂W 377.82 FT, S37∂15’W 184.40 FT, S89∂E 7.35 C TO BEG CONT 1.46 AC. The Petition seeks to quiet title in the names of Melvin J. Wooden and Mary Julene Wooden, and to declare that all other potential claimants have no right, title, interest, lien, or claim in, to, or against the property or any part of it. If you believe that you have any lien, or other claim against, or interest in the property, and you wish to oppose the relief sought in the Petition, you must file your Answer with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court, at 160 North Main Street, P.O. Box 219, Manti, Utah 84642, telephone number (435) 835-2121, within TWENTY-ONE (21) days following the date of first publication of this summons. Within that same time period, you must also serve upon or mail a copy of the Answer to Petitioners’ Attorney, Laramie D. Merritt, of Hansen Law, P.C., at 233 South Pleasant Grove Blvd., Suite 202, Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062. If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. DATE: July 28, 2020. HANSEN LAW, P.C. /s/Laramie D. Merritt Attorney for Petitioners Legal notice Published in The Pyramid August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2020. 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 the sale, on the front steps of the Sanpete County Courthouse at 160 North Main Street, Manti, Sanpete County, Utah, on September 14, 2020 at the hour of 12:00 noon of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed originally executed by Mike J. Price and Hayley Price, as Trustors, in favor of Utah Heritage Credit Union, covering real property located at 330 South 600 East, Mount Pleasant, Utah 84647, and more particularly described as: Lot 1, Block 9, Plat “B”, WATKIN’S ADDITION TO MT. PLEASANT CITY SURVEY, Sanpete County, State of Utah. ALSO, beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 2, Plat “B”, WATKIN’S ADDITION TO MT. PLEASANT CITY SURVEY, thence South 214.50 feet; thence West 107.25 feet; thence North 214.50 feet; thence East 107.25 feet to the point of beginning. #16524. The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Utah Heritage Credit Union and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Mike J. Price and Hayley Price. This Trust Deed is recorded as Entry Number 206040 in Book 680 at Page 760 in the records of the Sanpete County Recorder. Bidders must be prepared to tender to the trustee $20,000.00 at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier’s check or certified funds. The trustee maintains a bona fide office in the state meeting the requirements of Subsection 57-1-21(1)(b). The address of the office of the trustee is 455 East 500 South, Suite 401, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. The hours during which the trustee can be contacted regarding the notice of default are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of legal holidays. The trustee may be contacted by telephone during these hours at (801) 972-0307. THIS IS AN EFFORT TO COLLECT A DEBT. INFORMATION RECEIVED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 6th day of August, 2020. /s/ Bruce L. Richards Trustee 455 East 500 South, Suite 401 Salt Lake City UT 84111 Legal Notice5141 Published in The Pyramid August 13, 20, 27, 2020. NOTICE This is a formal notice that the Fountain Green City Council intends to fill the Mayor vacancy. Notice pursuant to Utah Code 20 A-1-510(b), this notice will be posted thru Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the Fountain Green City Hall, Fountain Green Post Office, Beck’s Auto and the Utah Public Access website invit-
ing all interested and qualified parties to apply for this vacancy. To qualify for this vacancy, you must file a Declaration of Candidacy which can be obtained from the City Recorder, during normal office hours at the City Hall. Candidates must meet the qualifications of Section 10-3-301 of the Utah Code: * U.S. Citizen * Registered voter of Fountain Green * Resident of the City for the past 365 days * Not being a convicted felon, unless the right to hold an elective office has been restored. This declaration of candidacy must be physically received by the City Recorder no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th. Be advised that whomever is selected will be appointed through December 31, 2021. If they wish to serve after that point, they will be required to file for the general election in the fall of 2021. Fountain Green City Council will meet on Thursday, August 27, 2020 to fill the vacancy. This meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Fountain Green City Hall, 260 N 100 W. Michelle Walker, City Recorder Legal number 5153 Published in The Pyramid August 13, 20, 27, 2020. 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. 16, 2020 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) 51-4748 (a45785): Backman Abstract & Title Co. Trustee, Trustee Backman Abstract and Title Company, Covington Capital Corporation, Covington Capital Corporation, Commercial Debenture Corp., Formen Corp., Jeanray Corporation, Jeanray Corporation Pension Plan, Red Z, Red Z Inc., Rennert Investment, Rennert Investment Company Inc., Utahlands.com PC, Formen Corporation propose(s) using 193.8936 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; OTHER: Pond Diversion 7.6 AF (of that 4.92 AF will be Evaporation, Moroni Station); RECREATION: Clubhouse (1 AF). 51-6895 (a46058): Patrick Michael Jenkins propose(s) using 2 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles South of Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4172 (a46065): Robin B. Davis propose(s) using 0.0111 cfs OR 2 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile SE of Fairview) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 51-6985 (a46067): Stephen Anderson propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles south of Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 51-8900 (a46073): Christi Simpson propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Hideaway Valley Subdivision) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4171 (a46077): Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc., Michael and Susan Tullis propose(s) using 0.72 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles east of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 51-8902 (a46083): Garbis Meguerditchian propose(s) using 1.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles S. of Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-821 (a46088): Terry D. Bradley and Nalisa C. Bradley, Robert L. Wirthlin, Rose Austin Wirthlin propose(s) using 0.1 cfs from groundwater (1.5 miles west of Ephraim) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4181 (a46091): Rand and Cynthia Christensen propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile SE of Moroni) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4175 (a46097): Michael Black, Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc. propose(s) using 1.44 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles SE of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4176 (a46098): Michael Black, Horseshoe Irrigation Company, Inc. propose(s) using 1.44 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles SE of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4183 (a46106): Lynn B. or Nora B. Cook propose(s) using 0.056 cfs OR 9 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Moroni) for IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 65-3600 (a31271): Sunrise Ranch Spendthrift Trust is/are filing an extension for 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles north of Wales) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Pyramid August 20 and 27, 2020.
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Miscellaneous Maytag dryer white, electric 5 foot tall $60. North Ogden area. Call 801-430-2555.
Full-power hospital bed for sale. No railings or footboard. Homemade headboard. Asking $400. Call 801-860-4193 or stop by 530 South 100 West, Fountain Green for more info.
Miscellaneous Frigidaire 15,000 BTU air conditioner $200. Call (720) 427-0507 Miscellaneous For Sale: Traeger Wood Pellet Grill. New, never been used, Paid $499. Asking $300. Can be seen at: 1066 Allen Peak Circle Ogden, UT 84404. Ask for Jessie 801-782-5931.
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Painting On The Side Paint - Painting inside or out. Any kind of remodeling. Call Juan Vazquez at (435) 469-0095.
1936~2020 Ralph Edward Huddlestone, our beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully on Aug 21, 2020 at the age of 84. He battled vascular dementia and related physical issues for several years. Ralph had a gift for making friends and left an impression of kindness with everyone he met. Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, to Francis Orsby & Mathilda Bischke Huddlestone February 17, 1936. Ralph was the youngest of five children. His school teachers saw his talent for art and encouraged that career path. He moved to Provo, Utah to attend Brigham Young University and lived throughout Utah for the rest of his life. Although he always honored his Canadian
heritage, Ralph was proud to become a U.S. citizen in 2007. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an example of Christ-like love and service to all who knew him. A brilliant artist and calligrapher, Ralph was inspired throughout his entire life by
the colors and natural beauty of the world around him. He enjoyed a long career pursuing what he loved, from sharing his talents as an art professor at Utah Technical College and Snow College, to an award-winning turn as a graphic designer, which eventually led to building his own successful sign painting business. Ralph was an accomplished pilot, a skilled creator of model train layouts, an explorer of the American West and always had a friendly word and a smile for everyone. He is survived by Mary, his wife of nine years, daughters Julianne (Joel) Duffin, Shelly (Scott) Thorne, Amy (Nate) Nelson, stepdaughter Wendy (Shawn) Henry, stepsons Jamie Godman, Brian (Maggie) Godman, Jeff
Godman, brother Bob Huddlestone, 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents and siblings, Leonard, Frances and Wallace. A viewing will be held for Ralph in Mt. Pleasant, Utah on Friday, Aug 28 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug 29 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 North 100 West. Graveside funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery, 115 West Main Street. Ralph’s family strongly encourages guests to wear masks and practice social distancing during these events. To protect those at high risk, instead of hugging, let’s agree to fist bump or wave. In lieu of flowers, do something kind for someone else because that’s what Ralph would do!
Gary Lamont Sorensen 1963~2020 Gary Lamont Sorensen, 57, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Gary was born on March 1, 1963 to Don Lamont Sorensen and Shirley Marie Lund in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gary grew up in Sandy, Utah. During those years he loved to ski, ride and race motorcycles, go on family outings, sports, scouting, fishing, hunting and working alongside his dad. He graduated from Hillcrest High School and attended one year of college.
He married Karie Larsen (later divorced) and they have one son Colby. He married Melinda Stump (later divorced) and they have two children, Caleb and Sydney. Gary worked in the automotive glass business for years and the last nine years was employed by his brother Randy at Randy Sorensen Trucking where he was the Safety Director and Shop Manager. He was an amazing mechanic and a friend to all those he worked with. rensen and his brother, MiGary was preceded in death chael Jay Sorensen. He is surby his father, Don Lamont So- vived by his mother, Shirley
Marie Lund Sorensen, Spring City, his brothers Steven Don Sorensen, Spring City, and Randy Paul Sorensen, South Jordan, his children Colby Sorensen, Spring City, Caleb Sorensen and Sydney Sorensen, Grand Junction, CO and grandson Kyson Sorensen, Price. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing at 10:00 a.m., both in the Spring City Cemetery, Spring City, Utah. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com
What to do if you find a bat in your house SALT LAKE CITY — Though most Utahans probably don’t correlate bats with summer, here’s why you shouldn’t be surprised if you find one in your home this time of year. Utahns may see more bats this time of year because the baby bats (also called pups) are learning to fly and leaving their roost for the first time. Here’s what you should know about bats in Utah and what to do if you encounter them. There are currently 18 confirmed bat species in Utah, but there may be more. They are the only mammals capable of true flight. Bats are found throughout the state and can be abundant wherever they can find food, shelter and water. The greatest species diversity is in the southern part of Utah. Utah’s bats feed almost exclusively on insects. When insects aren’t available, like during the winter months, the bats typically either migrate or hibernate (although some species do a combination of both and others stay active year-round). Sometimes they hibernate in caves and mines, and recent research in western states has shown that many small bat species also hibernate in crevices in cliffs. Bats in Utah do not usually hibernate in large groups like they do in many eastern states in the U.S. They typically hibernate either in small groups or by themselves. Five Utah species primarily migrate, flying south from late August through October and then returning in April and May. “Encounters with bats seem to spike in September as the migratory species, especially the Mexican-free tailed bat, move around the state,” Division of Wildlife Resources Mammal Conservation Coor-
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A brown bat is inspected after capture. Utah generally sees an uptick in bat activity in August due to migration patterns and their young learning to fly. dinator Kimberly Hersey said. If you discover bats roosting in your home, what should you do? Bats in homes are generally maternity colonies of female bats and their babies. The females typically come out of hibernation and take up residence in a structure to give birth, usually in May or June. They then have their babies and begin to increase their activity to support lactation — this is typically when people begin to notice the bats. The young are also becoming more active and starting to fly, which also draws more attention. “This time frame is the hardest time of year for dealing with bat nuisance issues,” Hersey said. “Since the young can’t fly yet and are reliant on their mother’s milk, preventing the mothers from returning to their roosting spot will kill the babies. Because bats are a protected wildlife species, it’s illegal to kill them. “I’ve also seen where poorly timed removals lead to bats in attics suddenly finding their way inside someone’s home because the mothers are trying to reach their young. So,
unless there is a human health and safety issue where bats are coming into close contact with residents, we do not permit bat colony removal during this time of year. However, actions to prevent them from getting into the living areas can occur. Although it may be inconvenient, after waiting until the young can fly, you can then safely, humanely and permanently address the problem.” If you suspect there is a colony of bats in your attic, you will need to contact a local, permitted wildlife nuisance control company for help. The DWR will coordinate with that company to authorize the removal at specific times of the year that won’t harm the pups. What to do if you discover bats inside your house Because bats can be carriers of rabies, a deadly virus that can be transmitted to people, you should never handle a bat with your bare hands. And if you have physical contact with a bat, contact your local health department for guidance. If you find a bat inside your home, open a door or window, turn off the lights
inside your house and turn on a porch light outside. Leave the room and allow the bat to leave on its own. If the bat does not make its way outside on its own, you can carefully remove it following these steps: •Wearing heavy leather gloves, place a small box or can over the bat. •To create a lid, slide a piece of cardboard between the can and the wall or curtain, enclosing the bat inside the container. •Then take the bat outside and release the bat on a tree or other high object. Although COVID-19 originated in bats, there is no indication that North American bats have been exposed to the disease. Because of the remote potential for humans to spread the disease to bats, bats captured in a home with a known or suspected COVID-19 case should not be released. Preventing bats from roosting in your attic •Cool your attic with fans to make it uncomfortable for bats to take up residence. •Inspect the outside of the building for openings and gaps in siding, chimneys and roof lines. •Seal cracks and holes with caulking, hardware cloth, foam rubber, foam sealant, tar paper and chimney caps. Do not do this, however, when bats have pups in May through August. Fall is the best time to seal these openings when bats are vacating roosts. You can also use bird netting to place over an opening. Staple it down at the top and the sides, leaving the base open. Bats will be able to drop down the netting to leave, but not reenter the roost. Leave it in place for four to five days or until all the bats have left, then seal the holes.
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sun was up, and the power was back on. Ward, who has been with the city power department for 18 years, said there has never been a total transformer failure in all his years with the company. He attributes the event to the record power demand brought on by the extreme heat. Line Foreman Cameron Parry and his crew talked about the new substation by the Contoy Arena, saying that they hoped to have it up and running within the next couple of months, helping to mitigate power issues for Mt Pleasant in the future. Ward points out that they are “delayed in getting the final pieces to finish it due to long lead times from suppliers due to the Corona virus.” “This will give our city a total of three substation transformers once we get the new sub on line and the one that went bad, repaired and back in service,” he said. Meanwhile the transformer that failed at the substation on West Main will hopefully be repaired. Once that is done the swap will be made and the transformer on loan from Fairview City will be returned to them. Once again, we are reminded of the need to conserve resources like water and power. Ward reminds residents that rebates, and incentives are available for those replacing old appliances with energy-efficient ones. Even light bulbs make a difference, he wants to point out. Wasatch Academy
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The Mt Pleasant City Power crew after a long night’s work replacing the failed transformer at the 550 West Main substation. L to R: Shane Ward, City Power Superintendent, Cameron Parry, Line Foreman, Kyle Sorenson, Lineman and Tyler Beesley, Lineman. was recently given over $1,000 when they replaced all their lighting with LED fixtures. According to information available on the Mt. Pleasant City and Utah Associated Municipal System (UAMPS) websites, those who purchase a qualifying clothes washer, refrigerator, dishwasher, room A/C unit, water heater, or lighting fixtures may qualify for cash back through the Cool Cash Incentive Program. For example, the site says that many Utah families believe upgrading air conditioning means moving from a rooftop evaporative cooler to central air conditioning. But Utah’s climate is ideal for evaporative cooling. Evaporative cooling is no longer confined to rooftops. Evaporative systems can be installed indoors, and vented throughout your house through existing vents (called whole-house evaporative cooling). Evaporative cooling
will create significant savings on your summer electricity costs compared to central air conditioning. Because evaporative systems save energy, participating UAMPS energy partners are offering cash incentives when you purchase a new, replacement, premium, or whole-house evaporative system. However, if you are planning on installing a central air conditioning system, proper equipment, installation, operation and maintenance will make a big difference in the level of efficiency, and therefore cost of your new system. So participating UAMPS energy partners will offer incentives for high efficiency appliances, properly sized and properly installed systems. For more information, visit the UAMPS website at https:// www.uamps.com. Click on the Cool Cash Program link found under “Smart Energy” at the top of the page.
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MORONI — Roy Pogue’s request for a variance from Moroni City to place his home-made headstone on his wife’s grave was denied at the City Council’s meeting August 20. The requested variance would have allowed him to set the custom, hand-made monument that he spent the last two years building. Pogue made the grave marker to honor his late wife. It was created from cement reinforced with rebar, stands 69 inches tall at its highest point, and weighs 2100 pounds. According to Moroni mayor Paul Bailey, changes were made to the city ordinance in July that requires all markers to be no more than 36 inches tall. At 69 inches, Pogue’s marker was nearly double the height allowed by the new ordinance. According to Pogue, he contacted the city officials around two-and-a-half years ago with details of the monument he wanted to build for his wife. Pogue earlier told The Pyramid that at that time he contacted the city sextant about his plans and that he was not told that there would be any problems. Bailey, on the other hand, said that none of the city officials or council members were even aware of Pogue’s
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plans to place the stone when the changes to the ordinance was made. The changes included a stipulation that limits the size of new grave markers to a height of 36 inches tall. Pogue created his wife’s memorial over the course of 2 years. It is deeply symbolic for him, with two tree trunks that represent himself and his late wife flanking a bench made to look like red rock. The tree trunks are carved with their initials and there are limbs representing their children, also carved. Pogue told the council that the monument is a reminder of the continuance of family and hopes his grandchildren and great grandchildren can visit it in remembrance of their ancestors. People who see that monument for the first time are astounded by its beauty, and most consider it a work of art. Members of the Moroni City Council agreed with this sentiment. However they said the issue was not one of aesthetics, but rather one of compliance to the existing ordinance. Bailey told They Pyramid that he had talked to multiple people about Pogue’s claim that he had informed the city of his plans to build the stone. “From everyone I talked to, he never said anything to anyone,” the
mayor said. Bailey also said that even if Pogue had spoken with the sextant of the cemetery what was said would mean very little. The sextant is a contracted position. “He doesn’t represent the city in any official way.” The City Council told Pogue that giving a variance for one person means they must give variances for everyone. Since ordinances are made for the public welfare of the citizens, making an exception sets a precedent. Councilman Craig Draper stated that “we have a responsibility to the citizens” to maintain all ordinances, not just this one. Besides the overall size of the monument, City Council members also took issue with several other parts of Pogue’s plan: the placing and moving of the monument, the footing for the monument, the integrity of the cement in the monument and its maintenance. The Moroni City Council ultimately denied Roy Pogue’s request for a variance, meaning the grave marker will not be allowed in the Moroni City Cemetery. Pogue says he is considering his options, including moving his wife’s remains to another resting place where he can place the grave marker, and says he will consult with his children before deciding.
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contagious and fatal for deer, elk and moose, the DWR discontinued the translocation option in May 2019. While the DWR authorizes the urban deer program, the cities enrolled in the program actually administer and run the program within their boundaries. As a result, residents interested in receiving donated meat from this program can contact their city hall to be put on a list. In Sanpete County Manti is the only city currently participating in this program.
the 85+ age group. There have been no new deaths in the Six County area. The CUPHD reported 11084 people have been tested for COVID-19. Testing capabilities for COVID-19 have increased dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic. Cur-
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