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George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah, was performed by Sanpete and Snow College Community Choir and Orchestra at the Manti Tabernacle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Conductor Harry Dean, shown here behind the podium, in 1935. Rehearsals for the 85th annual performance begin Sunday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim.

Messiah rehearsals begin Sept.

8, participation encouraged EPHRAIM — Horne School of Music at Snow College announces the start of rehearsals for the 85th Annual performance of George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah, by the Central Utah Master Chorale and Orchestra. Rehearsals begin Sunday

Sept. 8, from 7-9:30 p.m., in the Recital Hall (Choir Room) M147, in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim.

Membership in the Master Chorale is open to all “who can carry a tune”, aged 16 and older. No audition is

BRENTWOOD, TN — Tractor Supply Company is encouraging farmers, craft makers and artisans to join the Farmers Market event scheduled to take place Saturday, Sept. 28, at Tractor Supply, 828 North Main Street, Ephraim. Interested vendors can learn more and register at https://www.tractorsupply.com/landing-pages_events_ market-day.html or visit the store to sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 25.

There is no cost for participation.

The event is an opportunity for members of the community to showcase their many talents and display homemade and homegrown goods, whether they are new to the market or have been selling for years.

Whether the specialty is fruit and vegetables or soaps and candles, all crafters and creators are encouraged to participate. All vendors participating must comply with state and

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Local farmers and crafters are encouraged to showcase and sell their homemade and homegrown goods during the Farmers Market to take place Saturday, Sept. 28, at Tractor Supply Co., 828 North Main Street, Ephraim. local ordinances. The Farmers Market at Tractor Supply is a free event and open to the public.

Every fall, Tractor Supply hosts local vendors and creators at their on-site Farmers Market to celebrate Please see MARKET, Page A5

required. Those interested in joining the Master Chorale should contact Silvi Harmon via email at SilviC763@ gmail.com. The orchestra is formed by invitation.

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JERRY RINO VISITS DOWNTOWN MT. PLEASANT Everyone is encouraged to come witness the dedication of the Moroni Veterans Park on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 400 East Main, Moroni. A live band will provide music at 10:30 a.m., and the dedication begins at 11 a.m. (Photo by Cheryl Brewer, The Pyramid)

Moroni Veterans Park dedication set Aug. 31 MORONI — The newly-completed Moroni Veterans Park will be dedicated during special ceremonies Saturday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. Prior to the dedication at 10:30 a.m., a live band will get the festivities started and everyone is welcome to be there at 400 East Main, Moroni.

The event will include special speakers, flag ceremony, military salute, poetry readings and four Veterans; Elliot Arnoldson, Paul Larson, Brett Bailey and Jay Carter will be honored. Lunch will then be

Jerry Rino, Mt. Pleasant, recently dropped in for a visit at The Pyramid while driving his 1953 GMC step-side ½ ton pickup with Hydramatic transmission. He has been working on it for the past two years and it’s not fully restored yet. The entire 66-year-old vehicle features stock parts. The straight six engine is clean and purrs smoothly. The cab has been nicely restored and the truck bed features new wood. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)

North Sanpete Arts Council showcases Brad Taggart works MT. PLEASANT—North Sanpete Arts Council will showcase the works of well-known sculptor Brad Taggart, associate professor of sculpture at Snow College Fine Arts Department. A reception will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, in the Hub City Art Gallery, located upstairs in the Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 115 West Main Street.

Taggart’s show entitled, “Identity & Visage- An Exploration of Surface & Substance,” will be available to view from Sept. 6 to Oct. 25. The show is sponsored by North Sanpete Arts Council, Heritage Highway 89 and Mt. Pleasant City.

Brad Taggart loves all things sculpture. He is primarily a figure sculptor,

but he also enjoys having the freedom to work in any tradition, material, technology, or style that suits him at the time.

He holds an Associate of Art degree from Snow College, a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in sculpture from Utah State University and a Master of Fine Art degree in sculpture from Brigham Young University.

In addition to his academic degrees, Brad has sought out opportunities to further his abilities including travel and study throughout the U.S., as well as many European art centers such as Rome, Florence, Paris, London, and Barcelona.

Taggart is a commissioned artist with works in several public and pri-

vate collections. He lives in Ephraim with his wife, Kim, and four sons.

About Taggart What is it that defines us and makes us who we are? In an attempt to answer that question, there is an ongoing dialogue about the effect of nature and nurture on our identity. If we say it is entirely nature, then we diminish the impact by those around us on our character. If we say it is all nurture, we ignore our unique genetic makeup, as well as the potential for a pre-developed spiritual intelligence that will naturally gravitate toward particular ideas and decisions. Certainly both have enormous impact, Please see TAGGART, Page A6

served by the Moroni Fire Department.

This project has been in progress for the past two years. The monument highlights 689 veterans from the area including those who served in the Blackhawk War and all those since then.

The creation of the Moroni Veterans Park has been a significant amount of work, money and mostly volunteer labor. All those who have helped in any way are greatly appreciated.

Workshop training for parents to be held Sept. 5 MANTI — A life-changing “Creating Kids That Flourish Anywhere Workshop” for training parents will be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at Manti High School, 100 West 500 North, in the theatre room. Registration and tickets for the event are available by calling Michael (435) 703-0756 or Kay (435) 835-8171.

This fundraising event for Toys for Tots is an extraordinary four-hour program for those ages 15 to 75. It features training by four professionals; Karilyn Cox, Michael Blair, Karen Soper and Jacque Sorenson with the brightest cutting edge parent/life tools training available anywhere.

The workshop has a special focus on parents who really want world class tools to really build a great family full of real love, validation, understanding and outstanding cooperation. There will be food, fun, relaxation, book prize drawings and super entertainment.

Four professionals are set to provide a special four-hour parent training workshop Thursday, Sept.

5, at 5:30 p.m., at Manti High School, 100 West 500 North.

Karilyn Cox, an enthusiastic and engaging parent, will present what it takes to create a real love culture in the home and how it pays off for her and will pay off for other homes.

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Fall archery deer, elk hunts have begun, expectations SALT LAKE CITY — Several Utah elk and deer archery hunts have begun and hunters are out in Utah’s back country.

Here’s what hunters should encounter for the hunts and some tips to help them be successful.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) biologists estimate that there are just over 370,000 mule deer in Utah, which is about 100,000 additional deer than were in the state in 2011.

“Over the last three years, we’ve had the highest deer numbers in Utah in 25 years,” DWR big game coordinator Covy Jones said. “We have more bucks on the statewide landscape currently than we’ve ever had. A lot of that is due to good habitat work and climate.”

There are an estimated 80,000 elk currently in Utah.

The DWR management plan involves managing for just over 79,000 elk so “we are at our objective for elk statewide,” Jones said.

“The total population number has stayed the same for the last couple years, and we are maintaining that number,” Jones said. “There are a lot of elk out there.”

“Hunters who are targeting bull elk and buck mule deer should expect some of the best antler growth they have ever seen,” Jones said. “It’s been a great year for deer and elk.

With the wet spring, habitat has flourished, providing the necessary nutrition for antler growth. Hunters are set up to have a very memorable year.”

What can hunters do to be successful?

Utah archery hunts for deer and elk have begun and hunters can expect a good hunt with more bucks on the statewide landscape currently than ever before. (Photo courtesy of Utah DWR) Hunters hoping to harvest a deer or elk this fall, make sure they are hunting in areas away from the road.

“Elk avoid roads, so especially when you are hunting elk, get off the road,” Covy said.

“Get out and do some hiking and scout to see where these animals are.”

When it comes to deer, bucks and does are not together right now. So if there are a lot of does in an area, it’s a sign that a hunter should probably move to a different spot.

Does have to care for their fawns, so they typically prefer areas where there is a lot of water and the terrain is more gentle, like in rolling aspen groves.

“Bucks will gather in herds of little ‘bachelor groups’ and they like more rugged mountain terrain,” Jones said. “So if you are looking for a bigger buck, look for terrain that is harder to access.”

Another tip for hunters is to

know the direction of the wind.

That way, adjustments can be made and a hunter’s scent can be prevented from reaching the animals before getting within range.

As the sun heats the ground, the wind direction changes.

For example, wind almost always blows up canyons in the morning and down canyons in the afternoon.

To know the direction the wind is blowing, hunters can buy an inexpensive item called a wind or breeze checker.

Releasing powder from the checker will let the user know the direction the wind is blowing.

Once the direction the wind is blowing has been determined, approach the deer from the side (a 90-degree angle) rather than approaching it with the wind in your face (at a 180-degree angle).

If a hunter approaches with the wind in their face and then

the wind shifts and starts blowing from their back, it’ll blow the hunter’s scent directly to the deer. Approaching from the side lessens the chance that a wind shift will carry a hunter’s scent to the deer.

Hunters should also be prepared for any weather and should always have a first aid kit and plenty of water with them. The weather in Utah’s mountains can change very quickly and go from sunny to snowing in a matter of minutes, so hunters need to be prepared with adequate clothing and supplies.

It is also a good idea to visit the Utah Hunt Planner before heading out into the field. It is a great resource that includes notes from biologists who manage the various hunting units across the state, as well as general information about the unit and safety and weather items.

Information about the number of bucks on the units, compared to the number of does, is also provided. Users will also find maps that show the units’ boundaries, which land is public and private, and the various types of deer habitat on the unit.

Utah Hunt Planner can be accessed online at https:// dwrapps.utah.gov/huntboundary/hbstart.

“Hunting should be fun, and you should enjoy it,” Jones said.

“It’s a great time to see Utah’s amazing wildlife. If you aren’t having fun and making memories, you are doing something wrong. Get outdoors this fall and enjoy the great state we live in.”

Five ways to use Social Security online BALTIMORE, MD — Social Security (SSA) is here, not just when a person needs SSA financially, but also when accurate information is needed about the programs, retirement and more. There are many online sources for Social Security information, but people need to make sure they’re getting the right information.

By using www.socialsecurity.gov, users know that what they are reading and watching is approved by SSA experts

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Calculators The SSA online calculators, such as the Retirement Estimator, the Life Expectancy Calculator and the Early or Late Retirement Calculator, can be found at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/calculators.

Replacement card Has your Social Security card been lost or misplaced?

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Social Security has many online services available to help when questions arise or financial information is needed, including online calculators.

Verify earnings Annual earnings may be verified and estimates of future Social Security benefits may be reviewed by accessing a personal Social Security Statement. It’s one of the many services available with a my Social Security account at www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

FAQs Do taxes need to be paid on Social Security benefits? How to apply for Social Security retirement benefits? What is a full retirement age? Discover the answers to those Social

Security related questions and more on the SSAs Frequently Asked Questions page online at www.socialsecurity.gov/faq.

With so many services available online, Social Security is here for use when the schedule allows. And the SSA is the authority for Social Security program and benefits information.

Be sure to tell friends and family about all the business they can do with the SSA from the comfort of their home or office online at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs scarce; 400-500 lbs 114.00-153.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-15050; 600-700 lbs 124.00-148.75; 700-800 lbs 103.00-121.00; 800-900 lbs 82.00-128.00; 900-1000 lbs scarce; 1000+ scarce.

Holstein steers: scarce.

Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs

137.00-165.00; 400-500 lbs scarce; 500-600 lbs 83.00127.00; 600-700 lbs 110.00126.00; 700-800 lbs 83.00118.00; 800-900 lbs 55.00115.00; 900-1300 lbs scarce; heiferettes: scarce; bred heifers: scarce.

Bred cows: scarce.

Cows: 56.00-70.40.

Cutting bulls: scarce.

Slaughter bulls: 74.0081.00.

Member: Audit Bureau of Circulations

NEWS We welcome news tips. Call 435-462-2134 to report a news tip, or if you have a comment or a question. We welcome letters to the editor.

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Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Aug. 20 are as follows: Receipts: 373; last week: 411; feeder steers: lower; heifers: higher; Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: higher.

Cars, sentimentality Some of you who know me personally might be shocked by the next sentence. A week or two ago, I let go of a possession, which I was sentimentally attached to, but which had become essentially useless.

Sentimentality is often not connected to usefulness.

Sentimentality often trumps usefulness. (Otherwise, why would I continue to keep a size Medium Jimi Hendrix tee shirt, when there’s little chance that I’ll ever wear that size of shirt again?)

I don’t want anybody to think that this is the start of a trend. I don’t see myself parting ways with sentimental possessions except in a gradual, thoughtful (slow) way.

For instance, you don’t really expect me to just abruptly get rid of the 36” x 24” seascape, oil painting that I rescued from being donated to the thrift store, do you? It was part of my inlaw’s belongings, which were being disposed of.

That painting hung on the living room wall of my inlaws when I first met them in Stafford Springs, CT; in 1977.

When they moved to Utah, the painting was displayed prominently in their retirement home in St. George, UT. The artist’s autograph on the painting is a hard to read, un-findable name (“S Mazetty” — maybe?). I wouldn’t think that the piece would be considered valuable by anyone who didn’t have a sentimental attachment. It hangs on my office wall and is soothing to stare into. For me, it evokes memories, fantasies and mystery.

Well, I’ve become distracted. Sorry. I haven’t even yet revealed what I got rid of recently. Here it is: The red, 1998 Ford Windstar van is no longer sitting in the back of the yard.

A few minutes spent online filling out “paperwork” resulted in The Kidney Foundation sending a truck to pick up and haul away that long time “friend.” “Big Red” hasn’t been registered or running properly for a couple of years. We got a receipt for the donation and hopefully “Kidney Kars” derives some dollars that will help someone somewhere.

That old, red van was a memory-making vehicle.

It went all over the place.

Among other states, it went to California many times. We drove down Lombard Street in San Francisco (the “crookedest street in the world). We motored down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

That van went to Disneyland multiple times, including a trip when we lent the vehicle to neighbors so they could fit their kids into a more comfortable ride. I thought of some of those vehicle memories when I sprayed the wasp nest under the hood and put the title on the dashboard in preparation for the “goodbye.”

I think many Sanpeters have sentimental attachments to their vehicles. Some of those vehicles actually run. And some don’t. I have a neighbor who has more than

one derelict car at his place.

He’s having a harder time than me letting go of cars that really aren’t doing much other than providing habitat for wasps, spiders, rodents, and who knows what.

On the other hand, there are some really cool Sanpete cars that have been maintained or restored. These vehicles are fun and full of memories. We saw some of them at the car show last Saturday at the county fair.

There was a pale blue VW Bug there. It was its first appearance in a car show ever. It has been in storage for decades since the owner passed away. The brother of the original owner has spiffed the car up. You may have noticed it in the parade Saturday evening.

My oldest brother, who turns 80 next month, came home from his Australia/ New Guinea church mission in the early 1960s with a VW Bug which he bought in Germany. (It took him a few months to find his way home.) The little car sailed with him on the Queen Elizabeth ocean liner to New York and was then driven home to Utah.

That inspired a series of VW ownerships by my parents including a Bug, a Squareback wagon, a Dasher, and a 1978 “Campmobile.”

The Campmobile came down to me. My kids have many memories of that vehicle.

When my son was reluctant to use it as a “drive to school” vehicle, as a newlylicensed driver, I told him that we could get a bumper sticker for it. The sticker would read: “Don’t Laugh, Your Daughter Might Be Inside.” We never got the sticker, but I believe all my kids warmed up to the “coolness factor” of the VW bus mystique.

Watch for the Campmobile in a future car show in Sanpete when some degree of current restoration work is completed. That vehicle has been from coast to coast a few times and to Mexico a few times. It could tell some stories.

We spent quite a while chatting at the car show with a fun couple. They were showing their VW “Transporter” bus that they’ve been working on for a while. They’re originally from California and have settled in Nephi. They’re making memories and becoming more sentimentally attached to their vehicle, as far as I could tell.

I think you get the idea.

Sentimentality being connected to automobiles has a long history. I suspect many Sanpeters have that connection. Every person has a story. And so does every car.

Thanks everyone for a great county fair! Well done!

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Football is here already. BYU vs UofU tonight (Thursday) at 8:15 p.m. I may be at a tailgate party when you read this. I’ll be preparing for either the “joy of victory” or the “agony of defeat.”

Either way, I suspect the earth will continue to rotate and the sun will come up tomorrow.

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Sanpete County Community Calendar Now -Aug. 31 Plein Air Painting Competition in Spring City. Artists will be painting scenes “in the open air” at their chosen locations in the area through Aug. 30. An awards reception for the artists and collectors will be held Friday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m., at the Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 South Main. Art sales and artist studio tours will take place Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit https://springcityarts.com/event/122396/ plein-air-competition.

Aug. 31 10:30 a.m., festivities begin with live band, followed by Veterans Park Memorial Dedication at 11 a.m., at 400 East Main, Moroni. A flag ceremony will be held along with the presentation, speakers, military honors, entertainment and lunch served by the Moroni Fire Department. All are welcome to attend.

Sept. 14 8:30 a.m., register, 9 a.m., tee-off for Fairview Parks and Recreation Golf tournament at Skyline Mountain Resort, 2.5 miles east and south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway which begins on 300 South, Fairview. To golf, call pro shop at (435) 427-9575.

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 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.

Bereavement group Gunnison Valley Home Care sponsors a bereavement group meeting open to anyone interested on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Gunnison Home Health, 45 East 100 North. For more info, call Krista (435) 528-3955.

Blood pressure clinic 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 second 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. DAV is currently seeking more drivers.

For more information, contact the DAV Hospital Coordinator at (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 or visit www.isdup.org.

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) 835-0731.

FG City Library Regular hours: Tuesdays 1-5 p.m.; Wednesdays and

Thursdays 1-7 p.m. 1:15 p.m., Mondays, Story hour for ages 4-12, 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschool story hour for ages 2-5, at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 W. 100 N. Mental health services Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 4622441 to see if you qualify.

MatchingDonors.com 22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants, most of them for kidneys.

MatchingDonors.com, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is helping to change that by linking organ donors with people in desperate need of kidneys and other transplants. And now, it’s not necessary to donate a kidney to save a life. Donors can donate a boat, car or real estate, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help save lives of people needing organ transplants. Visit matchingdonors. com or call (800) 385-0422.

MP Public Library Summer program schedule has ended. The regular schedule will resume in September.

The adult book club will take place the last Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (435) 462-3340, or visit Mt. Pleasant City Library, 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant.

MP Senior Center Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 East 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings. For more information, call Paula Wright at (435) 262-9789 or Linda Jarman at (435) 262-0380.

NAMI 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.

Family Support Group for family and friends of individ-

uals with mental health issues meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Connections Support Group for individuals with mental health issues meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month.

All NAMI meetings are held from 7-8:30 p.m., at 1050 South Medical Drive, (Next to Therapy West) Mt. Pleasant.

Narconon Narconon reminds families that the opiate problem is continuing to get worse and is now considered a “syndemic.” More than ever before, communities need to come together and educate parents and their children about the dangers of drug use. To learn more about the Nation’s drug crisis, visit http://www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/opioid-crisis-now-considered-a-syndemic.html. Narconon can help with steps to overcome addiction in the family. Call today for free screenings or referrals at (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 Old 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 from 1-7 p.m., or Saturdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at 50 South 100 West, Ephraim. Clothing and money donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information call Nancy (435) 851-0603 or Darcie (435) 851-1963.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30-5:45 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Elementary, 579 South 400 East. For more information, call Carolyn (435) 262-7759.

90th Birthday

MT. PLEASANT-- Mack L. Wilkey will be honored in celebration of his 90th birthday with an open house, Saturday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 East 100 North. All family and friends are invited. No gifts please, other than your presence.

Mack was born in 1929, to Clarence and Helen MacPherson Wilkey. Mack remembers the hardships of the Great Depression as well as relearning to walk after a bout with rheumatic fever as a six-year-old. His determination as well as his persistence carried him into his desire to play basketball.

As a Juab High School sophomore, he was cut from the basketball team. That winter, he pushed snow from innumerable basketball hoops in the valley, often practicing with balls heʼd sewn and repaired himself.

Not only did Mack then make the team, but he went on to be the highest scoring guard in the region, to play at Snow College, Utah State University and on the Fort Hood U.S. Army basketball team.

Mackʼs love for basketball fired his desire to be a coach. He coached for over 20 years at North Sanpete High School, not just basketball, but also football, track and tennis. Mackʼs coaching lead the teams to state playoffs several times and captured the Utah State Class “B” Basketball Championship in 1969.

It was at a church Mutual dance when Mack first met MorRae Blain, the love of his life and to whom he was sealed in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1950.

The coupleʼs five children, spouses, 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren deeply appreciate not only the legacy of love in marriage of their favorite M nʼ Mʼs, Mack and MorRae, but also their devotion to family, church, community and temple service for many years.

A favorite memory of his granddaughters is dancing with their grandpa. Many grandchildren remember fishing with their grandpa and eating his wonderful pancakes, pickles, peaches, strawberry jam and homemade bread.

Each of the children treasure Mackʼs testimony of the Book of Mormon, which he gained on the ship to Korea as part of an artillery battalion, assigned to the First Marine Division as a support unit, stationed in Sugong-ni, Korea.

Mackʼs love of country and faith in God, acquired as a soldier, has grown throughout his life through service and study, teaching in both high school and church settings.

The words of Paul the Apostle of the New Testament describe this great latter-day warrior, “I have fought the good fight…I have kept the faith.”

Hospital births Robocall complaints rise, Utah ranks No. 30 MURRIETA, CA — Robocall scams are a growing epidemic and a new study shows Utah ranks No. 30 among states with 54,865 robocall complaints filed in 2018.

In April 2019, there were 3.5 billion telemarketing and robocalls made to mobile phones in America. As A.I. technology expands, robocalls are expected to keep rising. While some businesses use robocalls for legitimate purposes, an astounding 43 percent of all robocalls are scams.

SocialCatfish.com recently released a comprehensive study on the rising robocall epidemic in America using the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission.

Here are key findings from the study: • The five states with the most robocall complaints are California (747,829); Florida (427,404); Texas (402,316); New York (348,615); and Illinois (252,935).

• Robocalls can be split into the following categories: Scams (43.31 percent); alerts and reminders (23.49 percent); payment reminders (19.89 percent); and telemarketing (13.31 percent).

• Best call-blocking apps: There was a 495 percent increase in the number of available call-blocking apps be-

tween October 2016 and March 2018 including RoboKiller, Nomorobo and Truecaller.

• The most common scams are calls purported to be from the IRS, health insurance companies and foreign consulates. A new scam claiming to be from the Chinese consulate has cost more than $40 million in total or $164,000 per victim.

Here are five practical tips to avoid being a victim of a robocall scam: 1. Register personal phone number with the national Do Not Call List.

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Mt. Pleasant seniors MT. PLEASANT — Activities on the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Calendar for the month of September are as follows: All senior citizens in the community are encouraged to attend activities at the center, 101 East 100 North, nominal yearly dues required.

For more information, call Paula Wright at (435) 262-9789 or Linda Jarman at (435) 2620380.

Sept. 4, 6 p.m., Monthly dinner, dinner fee, entertainment by Steve Anderson; Sept. 10, 1 p.m., Foot clinic, toenail trimming only by Dr. Jolley; Sept. 11, 3 p.m., Board meeting; Sept. 18, 6 p.m., Potluck dinner and Bingo; Sept. 21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., fundraising yard and bake sale at the center. Donate good clean items to sell (no clothes) by calling Paula Wright, (435) 262-9789; Mary Hill, (435) 851-9098; or Carolyn Anderson, (435) 262-7759.

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Hawks dominate Spartans in 43-6 victory PYRAMID SPORTS

Jori Turpin

EMERY — North Sanpete Hawks traveled to Emery High School last Friday and secured a dominating victory over the Spartans. North Sanpete quickly put points on the board as a tackle resulted in a safety putting the Hawks up 2-0. The game was quiet the rest of the quarter with neither team scoring.

However, during the second quarter the Hawks started to rack up points as senior Brayden Church caught the ball for the Hawks first touchdown. North Sanpete also kicked in the extra point bringing the score to 9-0 in favor of the Hawks. However, the Hawks weren’t done; with seven minutes left in the second, Sophomore quarter back Landon Bowles threw a pass to Senior Connor Jorgenson for a 64-yard touchdown. With the extra point, the Hawks were up 16-0.

North Sanpete continued to dominate the game, as minutes into the third quarter the Hawks overwhelmed the Spartan defense pushing them down the field until Bowles ran in another touchdown for the Hawks. However, the Hawks weren’t done, only minutes later, Emery left Senior Kaden

North Sanpete Hawk senior Brayden Church caught the ball for the Hawks first touchdown against the Emery Spartans Aug. 23. The Hawks went on to win the match 43-6. The Hawks next game is at home this Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m., against the South Sevier Rams. (Video still-shot courtesy of Jeff Ericksen) Taylor alone in the end zone for another completed pass.

Then with seconds left in the third, a Spartan fumble was picked up by Hawks junior Parker Lee and ran in for another touchdown. With all three extra points kicked in, the Hawks lead the game 370. Emery was finally able to overpower the Hawks defense during the fourth quarter and put 6 points on the board, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Hawks, who scored again in the fourth bringing the final score to 43-6 in favor of the Hawks.

Coach Rhett Bird, although

happy with the win, used this opportunity to focus on improvements that the team needed to make stating, “The first half we faced some adversity with a lot of penalty flags, but it is good for us early in the year to have to face those difficulties and see how we work through them as a team. Even though the score may look like we played a great game, there are plenty of things we need to work on to be where we want to be later in the year. We need to work on the little things that all have to deal with discipline, such as not jumping offsides, or positioning ourselves better

for a block to avoid a holding call.”

In regards to the new Rating Percentage Index (RPI) system Bird commented that, “For us, the win is important because the RPI will take into account 40 percent of your win/loss record. Now we hope for the best for Emery because the other 40 percent will depend on their win/loss record. It also helped us a lot to see that Tooele lost to Grantsville, who we defeated last week.”

The Hawks will play again on their home field this Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m., against the South Sevier Rams.

North Sanpete Hawk sophomore Dante Lowe sinks a putt at the Sunset View Golf Course in Delta. The boy’s team is making steady improvements every week. (Photo courtesy of Bill Pollock)

NS Hawk volleyball flies over Rams Co-ed JORI TURPIN

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SOUTH SEVIER — North Sanpete High School (NSHS) girls’ volleyball team traveled to South Sevier High School Aug. 22 to take on the Rams.

The Hawks secured a 3-1 match victory, but it was not without its struggles.

The Hawks got off to a rough start as they struggled controlling their nerves in the first set. The serve receive, which is usually a strong asset for the Hawks, left a lot to be desired.

North Sanpete also chalked up several service errors missing a total of 12 over the course

of the match. The first set ended with the Rams coming out on top as the Hawks fell 21-25.

Between sets, Coach Rickie Stewart refocused her team on the basics of serving and passing. The Hawks came out strong and dominated the second set destroying the Rams 25-12.

The new found momentum, however, began to waiver as the Hawks battled with the Rams barely securing the next two sets.

The third set was a point for point battle, but the Hawks came out on top with a 25-23

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win. The fourth set appeared to be lost as the Hawks failed to terminate balls giving South Sevier a 23-17 lead.

However, senior outside hitter Sarah Oldroyd stepped up her serving giving the Hawks repeated opportunities to score. Junior outside hitter Gracie Christiansen and sophomore middle blocker Mekai Laupapa terminated several balls allowing the Hawks to score eight straight points and secured the victory.

The Hawks will play their first region match on Thursday, Aug. 29, against the Juab Wasps in Nephi.

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North Sanpete Hawk sophomore Kaysen Smith chips himself out of a hazard during the recent tournament at Sunset View Golf Course in Delta. (Photo courtesy of Bill Pollock)

NSHS Hawk boy’s golf game sees improvement JORI TURPIN

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DELTA — The boy’s golf team from North Sanpete High School (NSHS) traveled to Delta to compete in a tournament at Sunset View Golf Course Aug. 22. The team is making steady improvements as they shot their highest score of the year.

Cooper Christensen looks to be a promising young freshman as his skills get better with each tournament.

Christensen upped his score by 10 shots and will continue to perfect his technique and

overall score.

Coach Bill Pollock pointed out that the athletes will continue to progress with each new course the players tackle.

“Our home course is fairly easy and doesn’t present many obstacles or challenges for the athletes to practice against,” stated Pollock, “Each week we take away something new from the more challenging courses they play.”

The boys will play again at 10 a.m., Sept. 5, when they host a tournament on their home course at Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course.

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Music for Messiah will be provided. Singers must attend at least 10 of the 13 scheduled rehearsals, plus the dress rehearsal to be eligible to sing in the concerts.

The Central Utah Master Chorale and Orchestra will be under the direction of Dr. Michael Huff. He assures participants that rehearsals will be lively, engaging, and inspiring. “I don’t believe in wasting time – mine or anyone else’s.

So we will make great use of every available moment.”

Messiah tradition The cherished tradition of enjoying Handel’s magnum opus, Messiah, continues with the 85th annual performance to be given at Snow College Sunday and Monday, Dec. 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center. Admission is free.

Professor Harry Dean began this traditional performance in 1935 while he was teaching at Snow College. He wanted to start a cultural tradition to enrich the lives of locals as well as giving students at the fledgling Snow College an opportunity to perform a major choral work with an orchestra.

Last year’s performance, given by the newly-formed

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the community spirit. The Farmers Market is open to the public, providing a platform for budding businesses in a fun, family-friendly setting.

“Each Tractor Supply store serves as an important member of the community in which it operates. We are always looking for ways to connect with and support our neighbors, and the Farmers Market is a wonderful opportunity for this,” said Mary Lawley, vice president of store administration at Tractor Supply Company. “We are always amazed by the talent we see at this event and are so pleased to play a part in helping these neighbors thrive.”

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Michael Blair, family therapist, will help participants experience the dynamic spin release, a world class simple and powerful tool for changing thoughts, feelings and behaviors in about 10 minutes for themselves and children with handouts included.

Karen Soper, Manti High School principal, will fire up the skill of “Seeking First to Understand and Then to Be

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Central Utah Master Chorale and Orchestra brought the audience enthusiastically to their feet.

About Dr. Huff Dr. Michael Huff is the director of choral activities and head of the piano area at Snow College. He came to Snow College in 2015, having previously served on the music faculties at Utah State University and the University of Utah.

Huff started his professional conducting career with the South Davis Civic Choral and Orchestra, and spent over a decade as associate conductor and principal accompanist with the Utah Symphony Chorus. Huff is intolerant of musical “fussiness”, he assures simply, “No boring concerts.”

Dr. Huff brings vast experience in serving community choirs, having founded Utah Voices, a critically acclaimed adult community choir with whom he made his Carnegie Hall debut.

Critics reviewing Utah Voices have said, “Their singing is always finely crafted and expressed” (Edward Reichel | Salt Lake City arts critic).

“They demonstrated excellent balance, unwavering focus and contagious conviction” (Catherine Reese Newton | The Salt Lake Tribune). “The large choir was perfectly prepared, in tune, with rich full tone…”

(Frank Dakin | New York Concert Review, Inc.).

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Palisade Valley Retreat, LLC and Todd McFarland are requesting approval of the Palisade Valley Retreat Subdivision, a four-lot major subdivision on an estimated 24 acres of the 30.47 acres of the property located north of Sterling in the RA-1 zone on parcel #S7249.

Janice Cox and Lorrie Hansen are requesting approval of a plat amendment for a lot line adjustment of the Arrowpine Heights Subdivision, located in the RA-2 Zone Buffer Zone east of Sterling. They would like to amend the lot from 33.46 acres to approximately 6.3 acres.

Keith Jensen is requesting approval of a one lot minor subdivision located northwest of Wales in the A Zone on 5.86 acres on Parcel # S25103x6.

David and Shannon Nuttall are requesting approval of the Sanpitch Estates Subdivision, a three lot minor subdivision located in Milburn in the A Zone on property owned

by Amanda Brittany Giles and David Nuttall with 17.44 acres combined on Parcel #'s S20263 and S20263x.

Glen l. And Phyllis A. Andersen are requesting approval of the Lee's Glen Minor Subdivision, a one lot minor subdivision located west of Manti in the A Zone on 5.01 acres on Parcel# S7047.

A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in Room 101 of the Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main, Manti, Utah.

Individuals needing special accommodations should contact Sandy Neill, county clerk at (435) 835-2131 Ext.5 at least three working days in advance.

Dated this 23rd day of August 2019.

Sandy Neill Sanpete County Clerk Legal notice 44066 Published in The Pyramid August 29, 2019.

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 an annual spring Market Day PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired.

Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH event as another way for local APPLICATION PROTESTED. artisans to showcase and sell Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before September 18, 2019, either electronically their goods. using the Division's on-line Protest of Application form, by About Tractor Supply hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box Co. 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300.

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Brenton C. Larsen 8/15/2019 ~ 8/23/2019 LOA-- Brenton Cory Clyde Larsen was born Aug. 15, 2019, at 8:55 p.m., at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, after his family optimistically anticipated his arrival.

He weighed four pounds, one ounce and was 17 inches long.

Brentonʼs family was blessed with eight beautiful days with their precious baby boy.

Brenton left this earthly existence Aug. 23, 2019, at 3:24 a.m., in the morning in his motherʼs arms, next to his father.

Brenton was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 at 17 weeks gestation, but his family was very hopeful that he would get to spend time with them.

His parents researched how to help the anomalies he was afflicted with and did what they could to help improve the quality of his tiny life.

He proved to be very strong during the pregnancy, was a fighter during his delivery and achieved many milestones while in the NICU at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center with the help of the very best, most compassionate nurses and doctors.

Brenton experienced so much love during his short time on earth. He was deeply loved by his mother, Carlie, his father, Trenton; his three older sisters, Attley, Berkley and Tenley; and his older brother, Kaelton.

He completed their family as the fifth child. He was so very loved by his many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of caring people who prayed ceaselessly for a miracle, which resulted.

He was preceded in death by the grandfathers he was named after, Great-grandpa Clyde Nielsen Shaw; and Grandpa Brent Duane Larsen.

A viewing will be held from 9-11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, in the Loa Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 20 South 100 West, Loa, UT; with a service to follow.

Interment will be held at 3 p.m., in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery, 700 South State Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT.

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Intermountain Healthcare makes care more affordable SALT LAKE CITY — Making health care more affordable for the people it serves is a top priority for Intermountain Healthcare. That’s what Intermountain CEO Marc Harrison, MD, said at meetings held this summer with managers from across the Salt Lake City-based health system.

Harrison told managers that Intermountain is well-positioned to lead the nation in providing the best care at an affordable cost, and, with the help of each caregiver, it’s a goal that can be achieved.

“We have a crisis in American healthcare right now,” Dr. Harrison said. “Healthcare is unaffordable. The existing healthcare system is oriented toward driving volume. As an industry we do too many things to too many people that they really don’t need, which hurts them economically, and sometimes physically. But Intermountain has a great history of innovation and together we can drive change.”

Dr. Harrison shared some alarming national statistics about the cost of health care: 1.) One-in-four people will forego medical care this year because it’s too expensive.

2.) One-in-three Americans ration their prescription drugs because they can’t afford them.

3.) About half of Americans worry an unexpected health care expense will bankrupt them.

4.) Health care expenses are the number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States.

Dr. Harrison says the statistics are better in Utah and Intermountain’s charity care program is helping those who can’t afford care, but he says more needs to be done. Last year, Intermountain provided more than $246 million in charity care to patients in need

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Intermountain Healthcare is well-positioned and is working to provide the best care possible in an industry known to sometimes hurt people economically and physically. of financial assistance.

“We’re doing a great job with the cost of healthcare and Intermountain is as competitive and cost-effective as any large system in the United States,” he said. “But we have a long way to go and we’re going to drive this forward together. How are we going to get there? By keeping people well, by providing the most accessible and affordable care, and by creating a sustainable model.”

Examples of innovative solutions at Intermountain that are reducing costs and improving care, which Dr. Harrison shared with managers: 1.) Civica Rx, the not-forprofit generic drug company banded together by Intermountain and other healthcare

systems and philanthropists to fight the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs by providing low-cost generic drugs to participating hospitals.

2.) Reimagined Primary Care, the team-based care model that focuses on preventive care to keep patients well.

The model already has about 25,000 patient members enrolled and has seen impressive results, such as a 60 percent decrease in hospital admissions, 35 percent decrease in emergency department admissions, and a 20 percent decrease in per member per month costs.

3.) Addressing social determinants of health such as stable housing, food, transportation, and employment.

alters the course of that child’s life. For good or bad, that child has a new set of factors dictating the circumstances that will shape his or her identity.

Taggart was adopted shortly after his birth in May 1968. He has known his whole life that he was adopted; however, he knew nothing about his genetic origins. A high school teacher once asked him to share with the class how he felt different as an adopted child.

He was surprised because he had honestly never realized that he should feel different.

Adoption was his normal. His father was adopted into the Taggart family, as were his sister and he. Over the past several years, he has spent a great

deal of time reflecting on his life and the factors that have shaped his identity. The paramount fact in his life is that a single decision forever altered his trajectory. His life as an adopted child has been fulfilling, so regardless of what combination of nature and nurture may be at play because of that decision, he is content with the course his life has taken.

The pieces displayed are portions of a body of work that attempts to give substance to his cognitive exploration. They are essentially way points on a journey where he doesn’t know the exact circumstance of its beginning, and like anyone else he isn’t sure where or how it will end.

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4.) Reducing opioid misuse.

Intermountain has reduced the number of opioid tablets prescribed for acute care by more than 30 percent in the last year and is working hard to make further reductions.

5.) Integrating mental health care into clinics as part of each patient’s primary care experience.

6.) Finding and implementing caregiver ideas. Intermountain caregivers implemented nearly 49,000 continuous improvement ideas in 2018 — more than 130 ideas each day. Many of these ideas both improved quality and reduced expenses.

“We didn’t do these things for our self-aggrandizement,” Dr. Harrison said. “We did

them for our neighbors. And we’re in just the right position to continue to be an innovator.”

Dr. Harrison added that, “Although helping people stay well and out of the hospital is a key part of Intermountain’s strategy moving forward, that doesn’t mean we won’t continue to provide the best possible hospital care when our patients need it.”

“We’ll still focus on helping people when they’re in a car accident, have a heart attack, or get cancer,” he added. “But we have the opportunity to do that in conjunction with a ‘keep people well’ system.”

“We’re still going to have great trauma programs, great heart surgery programs, great cancer care programs, and great neuro ICUs,” he said.

“But won’t it be terrific if we can actually keep people out of some of those places? And have them stay as close to home as possible in the least restrictive environment?”

Dr. Harrison emphasized that Intermountain is making changes from a position of strength.

“Intermountain, in a really tough environment, is really doing well. Our quality and safety have never been better. Our patient experience is on the rise. At a time when a lot of other health systems are struggling economically, we’re strong. But we need to The works of Brad Taggart, continually innovate and associate professor of change to remain a model sculpture in the Snow College health care system. If not Fine Arts Department, will us, who? If not now, when?” showcase his works from Sept.

Other things Intermoun6-Oct. 25, at the North Sanpete tain and SelectHealth (InArt Gallery.

termountain’s insurance arm) are doing to reduce costs and return money to its patients and members: • Lower annual rate increases. Intermountain reduced annual price increases in 2019 by $15 million.

• Lower-cost care settings.

Intermountain is reducing unnecessary ER visits by increasing access to appropriate care in lower-cost settings such as InstaCares (urgent care clinics), physician offices, and Connect Care virtual visits.

• Lower individual premiums. SelectHealth reduced individual plan premiums by an average of 2.7 percent in 2019.

• Affordable SelectHealth Share premiums. Intermountain guarantees a premium rate increase for new clients of SelectHealth Share of only 2.5 percent in years two and three of their three-year contract.

For current clients, the guaranteed premium rate increase is only two percent for all three years. This compares to an industry-wide premium increase of more than five percent.

• Stork Savers. Intermountain’s Stork Savers program offers a lower-cost cash price to patients without health insurance for mom and baby care associated with uncomplicated births.

• Supply initiatives. Intermountain has a set ratio between what it pays and what it charges patients for supplies and drugs. When Intermountain reduces its costs, it can directly lower charges to patients for those items. Intermountain negotiated better prices on supplies in 2018 that resulted in more than $32 million in cost savings.

• Financial assistance. Intermountain expanded its financial assistance program to cover needed health services for families with income levels up to 200 percent of the national poverty level. The 2019 national poverty level for a family of four is $25,750.

About Intermountain Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit system of 24 hospitals, 215 clinics, a Medical Group with 2,500 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians, a health insurance company called SelectHealth, and other health services in Idaho, Utah, and Nevada. Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and sustainable costs.

For more information, visit: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/.

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