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Snow’s “Chalk It Up For Music” raises over $10k for needs-based scholarships BY GLORIA ALBRECHT
EPHRAIM — The walkways of Snow College were covered with color Saturday, August 29 as 23 artists competed for a $500 prize in the “Chalk It Up For Music” Festival. The competitors were joined by three featured chalk artists in a multimedia event also featured five live bands whose members are Snow College music majors. Julie Ash of Ephraim walked away with five crisp $100 bills for her amazing, colorful creation. The event, which organizers say will become an annual festival, was created by the new Snow College Music Department advisory board to help the 250 music majors and other students in the department. Ann Gomez and Amberlee Howes, co-chiars of the board, started back in February. “The fisrt goal is to fundraise for music scholarships and equipment,” said Gomez. “The scholarships will be need-based. There are a lot of students who have talent who can’t afford to come to college and we want them to be able to do that.” Gomez says that the second goal is to “get the word out about Snow College’s music program and how outstanding it is.” According to Snow College President Brad Cook, with the help of corporate and other sponsors this year’s BY KEN HANSEN/THE PYRAMID event has raised over $10,000. “That This amazing piece of art was created by Ephraim’s Julie Ash. Ash walked was an incredible gesture of support away from the Calk It Up For Music festival at Snow College Friday, August by those who love Snow College stu28 with the $500 cash grand prize. Thanks to sponsors and other donations dents,” he said. “This is a very grassthe event pulled in over $10,000 for need-based scholarships in the Snow roots movement of people who want College music department.
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Mea Jones, a featured artist who was invited to participate by an advisory music board member won the “Material Award” last year at SUU’s chalk art festival. Jones is a 2020 graduate of the Tuacahn High School of Arts. She started chalking this piece on Friday, and began working on it again at 7 AM Saturday. to support music and art and dance.” Many of the chalk artists started as early as 7 a.m., with some feature artists even starting the night before. The event officially kicked off at 10 a.m. when the bands began playing. Story Road, Union Highway, Phat Old Professors, Union Universal and Cardinal Bloom played until the event ended at 3:00 PM. Please see CHALK, Page A6
FV burglary suspect linked to July cabin fire BY KEN HANSEN
FAIRVIEW—The Pyramid reported last month about a cabin at Skyline Mountain Resort that was completely destroyed by a massive fire. It appears there is more to that story that needs to be told. Earlier that morning, Wednesday, July 29, the Fairview Police Department was dispatched to a home where a burglary had just been reported. When the officer arrived the victim informed him that he had heard a side-by-side running outside his home. When he went outside, he told the officer, he saw a man going through is daughter’s vehicle. He told police that he approached the suspect and that it turned in to “a physical confrontation.” While the two men were wrestling the suspect’s shirts were pulled off and he left them behind as he ran from the scene. After the suspect fled the victim removed the keys from the side-byside and called 911. He told the officer that he didn’t think anything had been taken because he stopped the suspect. According to reports, the officer then ran the license plate for the UTV and it came back “registered to a female who lived up north in Utah.” Further investigation turned up a loaded
Jason Derek Saunders 22-calibur firearm under the driver side seat – and a Utah ID card in the glove box. The officer showed the ID to the victim, who said he was “100 percent positive” that the photo of the man pictured on the ID was the same one he had wrestled with. The UTV was impounded as being possibly stolen, the gun was secured as evidence, and the officer was not able to locate the suspect at the time. So, where does this all tie in to the cabin fire? It all comes back to the ID and the UTV registration.
The ID belonged to Jason Saunders, and the UTV was registered to a woman with the same last name. A few hours later, the officer from the Fairview Police Department was contacted by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Department and was informed that a home, owned by Sherril Saunders, was going up in flames – and Jason Saunders was “the suspect in their incident.” The Fairview officer was later called to the scene of the fire, where Jason had returned. Sheriff’s deputies detained Saunders at the scene. He refused to talk about the burglary in Fairview, and the report says that Saunder’s lawyer told police that he would also not talk about the fire. During the investigation, officers located a female who said that she had been staying at the cabin with Saunders. The report states that se told officers that “Jason had left (the cabin) early in the morning.” She told them that when he returned “he was upset and said that he was in (a) fight with a male and that he lost his ID and the side by side.” Saunders was transported to the Sanpete County Jail where he was booked and later charged with transaction of a dangerous weapon by a re-
stricted person (a third degree felony), burglary of a vehicle, and manufacture or possession of burglary tools. Saunders was released from the Sanpete County Jail on a $4,000 bond. At the time he was released from the Sanpete County Jail Sanders had been charged 19 times with felonies, including failure to appear in court multiple times. He was re-arrested in Layton, Utah one week after being released from Sanpete County on charges of burglary of a dwelling, theft, failure to stop at the command of a law enforcement officer, and burglary of a vehicle. According to Davis County records they are holding him without bail based on his history of residential and vehicle burglaries which they say could lead to enhanced charges. Court records and accounts from multiple news outlets also show that Saunders was part of a major drug bust back in 2018—charges that included possession of nearly one pound of methamphetamine. At the time, Saunders had been arrested and called his friend West Fisher to bail him out using drug money he had hidden in his apartment. Police followed Fisher and ended up recovering $29,000 in cash.
Fountain Green man charged with felony aggravated assault BY KEN HANSEN
SANPETE COUNTY—Ryan Kendall Stewart of Fountain Green was arrested Friday, August 14 by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly pointing a hand gun at four people on West Side Road south of Wales. Stewart was booked in to the Sanpete County on four counts of felony aggravated assault and one count of open container in a vehicle. Jail with bail set at $20,150. The victim that initially reported the incident described the suspect as a “white male with red hair, facial hair, and was driving a white truck with a
camper shell on the back.” Multiple victims described the gun, saying it was a “large revolver that was silver in color.” None of the victims recognized the man. One victim was able to photograph the license plate of the suspect’s vehicle. Police were able to run the plate through the state’s database, and the vehicle came back as registered to Stewart. The responding officer searched the area for the vehicle and when he could not locate it he went to the Fountain Green address tied to the truck’s registration. The vehicle was not there.
Stewart’s father confirmed that the suspect was staying at the house. He also confirmed to police that Stewart was driving a white Ford Ranger with a camper shell, matching the vehicle description given by the victims. Reports state he later told police that his son had “a replica revolver that was large and pewter in color.” Law enforcement was able to work with Stewart’s cellular service provider to put a trace on his phone. The data showed that his phone was located in the area of Big Springs Loop Road. An officer was able to locate the Ford Ranger on a dirt road just west of
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the phone’s reported location. Stewart has a background that includes firearm-related charges so a “high risk stop” was conducted. The suspect was “taken in to custody without incident.” Following the arrest the truck was searched and a gun was found behind the passenger seat, on the floor of the truck. The gun matched the description given by the victims and Stewart’s father. Police also found an open can of Bud Light in the passenger seat pouch of the truck, within reach of the driver Please see ASSAULT, Page A6
MT. PLEASANT—The Mount Pleasant City Council voted during their August 25th council meeting to add a proposed recreation, arts, and parks (RAP) tax to the November ballet, allowing voters to decide whether or not the tax will go in to effect. A public hearing on the proposal was held prior to the council meeting – a meeting attended by very few citizens. The proposed .01 sales tax would apply to all purchases in Mt Pleasant and fund recreation and arts programs. The funds could be used for recreation facilities, ballfields, art programs, museums, and similar uses. Jeff Mcdonald spoke against the tax stating, “This is the fifth tax increase in Mt. Pleasant since 2008.” Mcdonald also stated that recreation is not a need. Council member Russell Keisel was quick to respond. “As a coach for many years at the high school I can tell you that recreation is much needed in our youth.” Keisel continued, “Recreation helps our youth in more ways than you can count.” A similar tax is already being charged to citizens in surrounding communities. Anyone who shops in Spanish Fork or Nephi is already paying this to support their recreation department. Ephraim will also be voting this year on whether or not to add the RAP tax there also. The tax, which is one cent on every ten dollars spent, will be managed by Mt. Pleasant City. The decision of how and where to spend the funds will be decided by a committee made up of volunteers from the town. “Now is not the time to put a new tax on citizens,” resident Claudia Jarrett stated. “I don’t like the idea because as a council you have not been up front and honest about where the money is going.” Jarrett referred to the aquatic center and states that she was never told her natural gas bill would go up because of it. She asked if there was a specific project that this tax was intended for. Speaking of the types of projects that could be considered, council member Sam Draper expressed his concern about the bathrooms at the city park and how they are in desperate need of repair. Another project that was mentioned was improvements to the city park equipment that is worn out and out dated. Some feel that the Mt. Pleasant recreation department is the spearhead for all of North Sanpete. They say this tax would bring in Please see RAP TAX, Page A6
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Sunday Drive—2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid BY CRAIG AND DEANNE CONOVER
After over 10 years of reviewing automobiles it is very rare that we get a vehicle for a week that we have never driven. So it was this week with the new Honda CR-V Hybrid. The fact that it now comes as a hybrid is a huge deal not only for Honda but for a public that is snatching up mid-sized SUV’s like they were about to become extinct. Being a hybrid however is not the only new experience for us; this was also our first week ever with the mid-sized Honda Ute. As the CR-V continues to run neck and neck with the Toyota Rav4 in sales figures here in the U.S., we were excited to finally have a week in the very popular Honda. We took complete advantage of the week using it for as many errands, to get to work, and just a plain old Sunday drive to get to know and understand what so many folks love about the mid-sized SUV. To start out the week Deanne and her friend Cindy Ovard spent most of the day Friday and Saturday traversing Utah Valley for the annual Utah Home Builders Parade of Homes. This year the parade was down in number of homes, but they were spread from Payson to Eagle Mountain. The Honda took it all in stride getting the gals to over 14 homes over the two days. On Sunday with still over half a tank of gas left, we figured it was necessary to see if we could run down the tank somewhat and see if a longer trip would decrease our mpg for the week. We ended up in Nephi, Utah heading west from there up state road 132 and then taking route 1812, cutting over to Highway 6 just south of Eureka, Utah. It was a beautiful, hot drive out in the dessert and took us about two and a half hours to run the loop from Springville. Ever since our first experience back in 2015 with the Honda Sensing safety system, which includes what we think is one of the best Radar Cruise controls with Lane Keep Assist on the market, we were happy to see it preforms even better now. Back then it came on a very high-end Acura TLX and now Honda is put-
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The Honda CR-V should continue down its path of being one of the bestselling SUV’s on the market as it continues to grow and evolve into the future. It made for a great first-time impression with us and would definitely make the list when we are looking for a new SUV. ting these features on more and more of their vehicles; in fact this year all CR-V models come with this suite of safety features. The features also include forward collusion mitigation along with pedestrian detection and lane departure warning. Our favorite feature is still the radar cruise combined with the lane keep assist. We love the way it works more in combination with the driver and gently nudges the SUV back on course, and if the driver wants to take more control the system allows for it. On some the other vehicles we test drive these combined systems can seemingly take more control of the steering and sometimes fight against where we want to move the vehicle—especially if it is a little more to the left or right when passing a large truck or the like on the freeway. We have even had time s with other vehicles where they would follow the wrong lines or marks on the road thinking that was proper lane to travel in and making it harder for us to get the vehicle in the right place. Not so with the Honda. They just seem to have gotten the technology working better and better each year, with it now seemingly being even more in sync with the driver and allowing for the least bit of input from us, but still keeping us within the lane of travel. On the propulsion side, the
new hybrid CR-V comes with a 2.0 liter gasoline engine combined with two electric motors that can provide energy to the rear wheels. This two motor combination allows Honda to not have use for an automatic transmission, instead delivering power to the rear wheels just as if the CR-V were a completely electric SUV. This is important as it allows for all kinds of electric-only and combined-power distribution for the all-wheel drive, and allows for the most efficient use of the gasoline engine. Combined the power output is 212 horsepower, which is more than what comes with the 1.5 liter turbocharged engine in a regular CR-V. So how did we do after almost 500 miles of all kinds of driving? The CR-V came in at 39.8 mile per gallon. We were over 40 until we took the road trip down through Eureka, having to use the freeway and other highways. The Honda will do much better around town in the mileage department as it can use the electric motors even more. Outside the CR-V has received updates that provide a more upscale, even rugged look for the small SUV that should ring more with men as they are out looking for new rides. The fog lights are now fully integrated into the bumper along with very distinctive dark tinted taillights.
The CR-V also gets that new push-button gear selector that was introduced a few years ago in the Acura NSX. That alone made us feel more sport-like whenever we drove the CR-V. This button is flanked by three buttons for EV, Econ or Sport mode; yes the small SUV will go around the neighborhood in all electric or ‘stealth’ mode at lower speeds. Interesting point here—if driving in electric only mode there is an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System that is designed to give off an audible alert to pedestrians that varies in volume depending on speed and is very hard to hear on the inside of the CR-V. What a great thing to add as it can be hard for kids to hear autos with no engine sound at all. We spent most of the week in Econ mode to see how high we could push the mpg readout. A seven-inch touchscreen completes the dashboard and was easy to use. In our test ride the center driver console was also digital adding the upscale and futuristic appeal of the interior. The Honda CR-V should continue down its path of being one of the bestselling SUV’s on the market as it continues to grow and evolve into the future. It made for a great first-time impression with us and would definitely make the list when we are looking for a new SUV. Base Price: 35,950 Price as Driven: 35,950
Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the port are as follows: August 24 Sanpete County booking reJackson Roger Barton, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 72 hour hold, distribution or manufacturing 86 West Main of a controlled substance, and Mt. Pleasant, UT 86447 a 6th District Court warrant. An edition of Bail was set at $5,000. The Daily Herald Roberto Carlos Chavez, Subscriptions and Ephraim, was arrested in Delivery Service ....801-375-5103 Ephraim by the Ephraim PoNews and lice Department on charges of Advertising.............435-462-2134 intoxication, disorderly conFax..........................435-462-2459 E-mail...pyramid@heraldextra.com duct, assault, assault against a peace officer, and interfering The Pyramid Daily Herald Edition (USPS with an arresting officer. Bail 365-580) a weekly newspaper published at 86 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah was set at $4,230. 84647. Periodicals Postage Paid at Mt. August 25 Pleasant, Utah 84647 and at additional Terry Allen Hanks, Manti, mailing offices POSTMASTER: Send was arrested in Manti by the address changes to the Pyramid, 86 West Sanpete County Sheriff’s OfMain Street, fice on charges of possession Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647 of marijuana and possession Member: of drug paraphernalia. Bail Audit Bureau of Circulations was set at $1,360. NEWS David Earl Holden, Mt. We welcome news tips. Call Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. 435-462-2134 to report a Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant news tip, or if you have a Police Department on charges comment or a question. We welcome letters to the of assault, a 72 hour adult proeditor. All letters must bation and parole hold, and a include author’s name 6th District Court warrant. (printed AND signed) and a Bail was set at $3,500. phone number. We reserve August 26 the right to edit letters for clarity, punctuation, taste Issac Francisco Alonso, and length. Letters are Gunnison, was arrested in welcome on any topic. Manti by the Sanpete County
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Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. No bail was set. Richard Dale Woodburry, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on one count of sexual abuse of a child. Bail was set at $10,010. August 27 Howard Eugene Davidson, Moroni, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. No bail was set. Lynn Aaron Dennison, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Adult Probation and Parole on a Board of Pardons warrant. No bail was set. Ryan Leslie Devall, St. George, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 3rd District Court warrant out of West Jordan, alcohol by a restricted person, speeding, and open container. Bail was set at $20,750. August 28 Jeffery Lynn Hazel, Gunnison, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. No bail was set. William Davis Lamb, Fountain Green, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. No bail was set.
Jeremy Tyler Prestwich of Moroni was arrested in Moroni by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on one count of joyriding, damage to a communication device, and assault. Bail was set at $3,700. August 29 Jason Aaron Swapp, Fountain Green, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on one charge of driving under the influence. Bail was set at $680. August 30 Victor Gonzalez, Ephraim, was arrested in Kane Valley by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on once count of obstructing justice, failure to disclose identity, intoxication, and false personal ID to police. Bail was set at $4,840. Kevvonn Jerrick Kaye, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. No bail was set. Farrah Workman, Riverton, was arrested on Mountainville Road by the Sanpete Sheriff’s Office on two counts of joyriding, burglary of a dwelling, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, aggravated assault involving a dangerous weapon, and revocation/ suspension/denied drivers licence. Bail was set at $26,580.
I guess I have a lot of “pet peeves.” One has come to the surface again. It’s feeling like I’m bombarded by the opinions of celebrities. I don’t think I’ll ever get away from it. The only way to escape it would to be to escape. I’d have to go away from civilization (so called) and live off the grid in the mountains of Sanpete. I’d have to become a modern-day version of “Jerimiah Johnson.” (Look it up. A Robert Redford movie from 1972) Some time ago, the Deseret News editorial board published a piece that struck a chord with me. The final two sentences of the editorial were these: “Many Americans put far too much weight on celebrity. They cannot afford to confuse that with political leadership in a world that demands the best and brightest public servants.” It’s not that I hate celebrities. I am, in fact, a fan of many of them in sports and entertainment. I willingly pay money to see and support some of these people. The thing I have a hard time with is that many people somehow believe that a celebrity’s opinion is more valid than anyone else’s opinion. By reason of being a talented actor or musician, and making an obscene amount of money, these people apparently can be regarded by many as experts on foreign policy or agricultural issues. Sometimes celebrities have been mentioned as possibilities for runs at the presidency. The names of Oprah, Tom Hanks, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Kanye West have been floated at times. I remember when Ronald Reagan was running for president. We were on a trip in Europe. I recall very well having a conversation with an English woman on a train. I was a bit offended. She thought it was laughable that America was possibly going to be electing a movie star as president. I could see her point, but it didn’t seem to matter much to her that he had been the governor of California. It’s not that celebrities don’t have the right to have opinions and the right to get involved in the political system. My discomfort revolves around why do we, the “common folk,” tend to believe that they are more knowledgeable and are better trained in matters of politics than those who have experience, education and training? Some late nights I’ll
Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Aug. 18 are as follows: Receipts: 975; last week: 715; feeder steers: mostly lower; feeder heifers: mostly lower. Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: higher. Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs 162.50-202.00; 300-400 lbs 157.50-196.00; 400-500 lbs 140.00-185.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-151.50; 600-700 lbs 125.00-148.50; 700-800 lbs 117.00-139.25; 800-900
watch TV and switch channels around, watching parts of the talk shows hosted by Kimmel, Fallon and Colbert. I sometimes find myself wishing that they’d just pull someone out of the audience and interview a “common person” instead of the celebrity with whom they are talking. I’d be just as entertained and interested in their life and opinions on issues as the celebrity sitting in the interview chair. (I have to admit though, it’s probably more interesting to look at the celebrities than the regular audience member.) The worst thing is that those talk show hosts have long since decided that they themselves want to use their celebrity status and platform to advance their political views. A large proportion of the humor is now political. It’s true. The jokes in the opening monologues can sometimes be funny. But those jokes are mostly centered around political figures and issues crafted in an advancement of the views and agenda of the host or producers of the show. It’s not as generic anymore as it was in the old days of late night talk shows. When I tune into an “entertainment show,” I want entertainment. When I go to a basketball game, I want basketball. When I go to a music concert, I want music. Back a few years ago, when Rocky Anderson was the mayor of Salt Lake City, we went to a Crosby, Stills and Nash concert in Salt Lake. Those “old boys” could still put on a pretty darn good musical show. What left me disappointed about the night was that they couldn’t seem to stop talking about political stuff in between their songs. It got very annoying. Well, this has turned into more of a rant than I intended. Sorry. I have to remember that we all have our own perspectives on issues. We are all individuals and enjoy the freedom to speak our minds and spend our money the way we choose in support of anyone or whatever cause motivates us. I just hope that we think twice when we consider who it is when we’re letting someone’s opinion sway our own opinion. There are many people in Sanpete who have common sense that isn’t common with a lot of people who may have reporters and photographers following them around because they’re celebrities. — Merrill
lbs 113.00-131.25; 900-1000 lbs 105.00-122.00; 1000 lbs scarce. Holstein steers: scarce Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs 147.50-187.50; 300-400 lbs 135.00-165.00; 400-500 lbs 127.50-140.00; 500-600 lbs 117.50-139.25; 600-700 lbs 104.00-137.00; 700-800 lbs 100.00-129.00; 800-900 lbs 94.00-130.00; 900-1300 lbs 85.00-112.50; heiferettes: scarce. Bred cows: scarce. Cows: 45.50-61.90. Pairs: scarce. Cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs scarce.
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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 435427-9216 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
435-445-3597. 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. Library 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 435462-3240 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 435262-7759. 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/
Eco-friendly home COVID-19 Update cleaning hacks (StatePoint)—With families spending more time at home, messes are on repeat and cleanups are often an hourly routine. At the same time, many households are looking to reduce their environmental impact affordably. The good news is that saving money and the planet can go hand-in-hand at home. To green up your clean up and create healthier spaces, consider these tips: Reduce and Reuse Ditch paper towels for reusable cloths and sponges. Make sure to wash them regularly on the highest heat setting (dishwasher for sponges, washing machine for cloth) to avoid spreading messes around. Your old t-shirts and towels make fantastic reusable cleaning tools. Use old towels on your refillable sweeper mops, and cut t-shirts into large squares to be used as rags and dusting cloths. Opt for Green Cleaners Over 50 percent of people are looking for cleaning products that reduce the number of harsh chemicals their families are exposed to, according to a Lightspeed/Mintel survey. If that describes you, consider solutions working for other consumers, such as Art of Green multipurpose cleaning sprays and wipes. Recently named number one in the Green Cleaning category by Product of the Year USA, the nation’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, these cleaning supplies are as tough on grease and grime as mainstream brands, but free of harsh chemicals and cost far less than most green cleaners. They are also safe for use around kids and pets, safe for sensitive skin and not tested on animals, making them a good choice at a time when families are looking to cut
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For a healthy home, prioritize cleaning habits that reduce your environmental impact and limit the harsh chemicals to which your family is exposed. back expenses, and make the switch to more natural products. “This is the perfect time to take steps toward a greener home,” says Erin Chase, founder of $5 Dinners and Art of Green “cleanfluencer.” “As a busy mom of four boys, it’s the first affordable green cleaning option I’ve tried that actually works.” To find Art of Green, visit artofgreen.com or purchase at Target.com. Follow the brand on Instagram and Facebook for their cleaning tips and tricks. Foster Cleaner Air Skip store-bought air fresheners. Instead, simply boil lemon, cinnamon, cloves or any favorite plant for a natural, lasting aroma. You can further promote fresh air at home simply by opening windows whenever possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends doing so to reduce the spread of coronavirus. For a healthy home, prioritize cleaning habits that reduce your environmental impact and limit the harsh chemicals to which your family is exposed.
MT. PLEASANT—As of press time, the Central Utah Public Health Department had reported 508 cases in the Six County area. Of those cases 28 have been hospitalized with three deaths. The CUPHD reported 103 total cases in Juab, with 89 recovered, one death and no current hospitalizations; Millard, 141 cases, 140 recovered, no deaths and no current hospitalizations; Piute, six cases, with five recovered, no deaths, and one current hospitalization; Sanpete, 164 cases, with 146 recovered, one death and one current hospitalization; Sevier, 92 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 reported in the less than one
age group; 47 cases in the 1-14 age group; 101 cases reported in the 15-24 age group; 163 in the 25-44 age group; 133 in the 45-64 age group; 58 in the 6584 age group and five cases in the 85+ age group. There have been no new deaths in the Six County area. The CUPHD reported 12,535 people have been tested for COVID-19. Testing capabilities for COVID-19 have increased dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic. Currently, anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms (which include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle aches and chills, or decreased sense of smell or taste) should be tested for COVID-19. To find a testing location, visit centralutahpublichealth. org.
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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 435709-1474. 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.
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Happy 70th Anniversary to Gene and Shanna Stevens
Garrett Rasmussen and Sydney Fowles are pleased to announce their sealing in the Manti Utah Temple. They were married on April 25, 2020 in a small civil ceremony and are to be sealed on September 5, 2020. An open reception is to be held following their sealing. The reception will be from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Anderson Barn at 390 South 100 West, Spring City, Utah. Sydney is the daughter of Russ and Holly Fowles of Delta. She graduated from Delta High School. Garrett is the son of Dan and Stacey Rasmussen of Spring City. He graduated from North Sanpete High School. Garrett served in the Asuncion Paraguay North mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Garrett and Sydney are both currently attending their second year at Snow College. The couple is registered on Amazon and they have a Venmo @Garrett-Sydney.
Gene and Shana (Hafen) Stevens are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on September 9th, 2020. Originally from Sanpete County, they were both raised in the Fairview and Mt. Pleasant areas and graduated from North Sanpete High School. Married in Mt. Pleasant in 1950, Gene entered the military and served his country for 24 years during the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts as a fighter pilot. In 1974 they moved to Beavercreek, Ohio. Gene’s last duty station was Wright-Patterson Air Force Base where he retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1978. He continued to work for the federal government retiring in 1995. A thirty-two year member of the Gem City Sweet Adeline’s, Shana has directed many ward and stake choirs for over thirty years. Through the years, they have both volunteered and served in the communities and LDS Church where they have lived. They have five children: Allan (Denyse), Dale (Beverly), Jan Newbold (Paul), Robert, and Michael (Lana). They have been blessed with twenty-one grandchildren and fifty-four great-grandchildren living in California, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Gene and Shana are grateful to the Lord for their health, wonderful family and many friends, each who hold special places in their hearts. Congratulations to Gene and Shana!
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Colorful artwork and bright colors covered the sidewalks at Snow College during the Chalk It Up To Music festival which raised more than $10,000 for need-based music scholarships.
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M’Lynn Suwinsky from Taylorsville is using a technique called grid art to create her artwork.
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Artist Natalie Harris from Layton is just a sophomore in high school. She heard about the competition from her sister, who is a student at Snow College.
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The Phat Old Professors, a local favorite, performed at the chalk art festival. The group is made up of current and former Snow professors and students.
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This art is by Evan Loomis, a 2019 graduate of Snow College’s 2019 art program who came from Logan to participate.
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Thirteen-year-old Harleigh Burke of Ephraim was one of the younger competitors. She won the Teen Spirit award in the Chalk It Up To Music competition.
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Grilling secrets for your Labor Day weekend (StatePoint)—You’ve been grilling all summer long, which means you may be in need of some new ideas this Labor Day Weekend. Experts say, no matter what equipment you’re using, the secret to making a big impact on the flavor of your food is BBQ pellets. Pellet grills have soared in popularity over the past few years and show no signs of slowing down, mostly due to the flavor, versatility and convenience they provide over other types of grills. Using a pellet grill along with hardwood pellets creates woodfired flavor that truly elevates the overall grilling experience. No pellet grill? No problem. Here are some alternate ways to use pellets on any type of grill or smoker. • Fill a pellet smoking tube as directed by the manufacturer and light the pellets using a torch. When the flame goes out, the pellets will smolder and smoke. This method is
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Using pellets creates woodfired flavor that elevates the grilling experience. great for smoking food on gas and charcoal grills. • Fold a large handful of pellets in foil and crimp the edges. Poke a few small holes in the pouch and place it on top of the burner or coals. This works great to reverse-sear food — smoking first, then finishing over higher heat. Just keep in mind, different pellet blends create differ-
ent flavors. The team at Bear Mountain has dialed in the right combinations of hardwoods to craft the best flavor for different types of grilled meats and vegetables. A rule of thumb is stronger hardwoods add richness to beef, medium to mild woods pair perfectly with chicken, pork and vegetables, and lighter fruitwoods complement the delicious flavors of seafood. Having a variety of pellet types handy can help you become a more versatile grill master. So what should you serve this Labor Day Weekend? For a dish that’s both down home and a cut above, try this Reverse Sear Tri-Tip recipe. Tritip is a perfect cut of meat to reverse sear and lock in that juicy, smoke flavor with a high-temperature finish. You can use a pellet grill or a gas or electric grill with the folded foil method. Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 1-2 hours, depending on size
Lady Hawks hold off Maeser Prep for sweep BY JORI TURPIN
LINDON—The North Sanpete High School volleyball team traveled to Lindon last week to take on the Measer Preparatory Lions in their first region game. The Lady Hawks quickly swept their opponents and started off their region competition with a victory under their belts. In the first set, North Sanpete’s impeccable serve receive and defense allowed senior setter Riley Madsen to set up her hitters time and time again. With the Hawks dominating the net, the first set ended with a 25-15 score for North Sanpete. During the next two sets, the Hawks continued to dominate offensively, but made some errors that created opportunities for the Lions to stay in the game. However, the Hawks continued to push through and with set scores of 25-19, and 25-20, walking away with a victory. Senior outside-hitter Melissa Ferre’ scored 13 kills, junior outside-hitter Mekai Laupapa racked up 10, and senior right-side hitter Graciee Christiansen followed with seven. Last year Christiansen
was a middle-blocker for the Hawks—a position that didn’t feel quite right for her. The coaching staff made a change and decided that Christiansen’s explosive athleticism could be a great asset on the right side. The change thus far has proven to be the right fit for the Hawks as now they have offensive options coming from both sides of the net. When asked about this change Christiansen said, “I feel a lot more confident in this position. It just feels more natural than middle.” Talking about the team dynamic compared to last year
Christiansen stated, “Although our team is smaller in size, I feel that we all know our role and work together better than before. We all get along with each other and enjoy practices.” “Another strength that I’ve noticed in playing games is our ability to keep pushing when we are down, verses rolling over, which we have sometimes done in the past.” The Lady Hawks played the Juab Wasps Tuesday at home and travel to Union High School Thursday.
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Ingredients: • 2-3 pounds tri-tip trimmed • 3 tablespoons Coffee Spice BBQ Rub (recipe on bearmountainbbq.com) • Olive oil Preparation: 1. Lightly coat the meat with olive oil, then Coffee Spice Rub to completely cover the meat. 2. Set grill to 225 F. When up to temperature, place meat on the center of the grill and close the lid. 3. Slow cook to approximately. 120 F, then increase
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Hawks hold South Sevier scoreless BY MARCY CURTIS
MONROE—The end of week three of high school football finds the North Sanpete Hawks with a 3-0 record, moving them to first place in the 3A MaxPrep rankings. The Hawks held the South Sevier Rams scoreless in Monroe Friday night while raking in 58 points. Turnovers were in the Hawks favor early in the game with the Rams giving up two in the first five minutes. Brady Jacobson and Laramie Roberts recovered those turnovers, bringing the Hawks within scoring distance quickly. “Getting the turnovers early in the game helps keep the momentum going on our sidelines and keeps us vocal.” Roberts said after earning the team’s turnover chain for the week. Most of the damage came in the first half as the Hawks racked up 48 points before halftime. The balance of this team is what keeps them going, with almost 200 yards in both passing and running of the ball. The Hawks have a solid defense that held the Rams to a negative 18 yards, only one first down, and no touchdowns. Quarterback Landon Bowles had a great game with 185 yards in the air and completing 9 of 14 passes including four touchdowns. Bowles was helped by Trevin Morely who had 12 carries for 104 yards and three touchdowns. He scored a fourth touchdown on a pass play. Jacobson had two catches for a total of 89 yards, which included his 81-yard touchdown reception. “We came out with really good energy and focus which stems back to this week’s practices. Our kids are hungry to get better every week and willing to work on the things we see in film. Tonight you could see the communication was better up front and we got better at the little things,” Coach Rhett Bird said. In a battle of the unbeaten, the Hawks will play the 3-0 Richfield Wildcats at home Friday night.
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North Sanpete Senior running back Trevin Morley (#2) breaks through for a 20yard run during the Hawks 55-0 win over South Sevier Friday night, August 28, 2020.
North Sanpete senior Jordan Watts carries the ball up field during one of the Hawks’ six consecutive drives into the end zone during the North Sanpete game against South Sevier Friday, August 28,2020.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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seat. Stewart was transported to the Sanpete County Jail where he was questioned. He told police that he did not stop and point a gun at the suspects. He did, however, state that he had seen some people on West Side Road but that he didn’t recognize them. During the interview Stewart told police that he had been out driving in the mountains that that he was driving towards home. Then he said he was going to go camping in Log Canyon but ended up trying to sleep in his truck. When asked why he didn’t go back home he did not answer. He also told police that he did not have “any weapons, or anything that could be construed as a weapon” in the vehicle. According to court documents Stewart has had “multiple convictions for assault.” The Pyramid has confirmed that in 2009 he was arrested and charged with felony discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief. He plead guilty to the firearms charge, which was reduced to a misdemeanor. The Pyramid reached out to the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office and the Sanpete County Attorney for comment and did not receive a response.
money from the surrounding towns and counties from those who participate in the recreation programs. Council members pointed out that every weekend a line of trailers, side by sides and trucks can be seen coming into Mt. Pleasant from every direction. It was stated that these people are coming here to use our recreation areas. This tax would also be charged to them when they grab groceries at Terrels or a drink at Maverick, for instance. There has been a very large increase in lumber sales at Horseshoe Mountain Hardware for new cabins, or homes. These were all examples given by council members, showing how non-residents of Mt. Pleasant would be adding to the funds from the proposed tax. Both council members Draper and Kiesel asked, but is this the right time? “I was elected to do what was best for the citizens. I was voted in by the citizens and that is what I want to do my best for,” said Kiesel. “So let the citizens speak. Let them decide. They will tell us in November if they want it or not.”
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“There has never been a chalk art event here before,” said Dr. Vance Larsen, Chairman of the Horne School of Music at Snow College. “It’s good to be doing something different.” Organizers began planning for the event before COVID-19 really began to affect Utah so changes had to be made to the way things were done. Social distancing was being practiced at the event, and even though it was outdoors many faculty members and guests wore masks. The college recognizes the effect that the virus has had on both students and members of the community. It has taken away a lot of the arts-based activities. “We crave social connection so much and to be able to do it safely really taps in to the mental health of students and members of the community, Cook said. “We don’t realize what kind of social beings we are until we are isolated from each other. People are staying because this is something that brings back just a little bit of normalcy.” Artists came from across the state—literally. Participants arrived from as far south as St. George and as far north as Logan Mea Jones was one of the featured artists and was invited to the event. Last year Mea won the “Material Award” at the Southern Utah University chalk art festival for her use of tape to achieve a watercolor look to her chalk drawings. She mixes chalk and dry pastels for vivid color and dramatic dimensions. Jones is a 2020 graduate of Tuacahn High School of the Arts and plans to study psychology and art therapy at SUU. Chalk artist Evan Loomis, who graduated from Snow College in 2019, came from Utah State University to create his chalk art, which connected to music through the inspiration of Childish Gambino’s Awaken My Love album. Loomis admitted he was nostalgic for his alma mater and was happy to be spending the day on campus with his wife and father in law, Dr. Michael Huff, who is director of choral and head of the piano area at Snow College. Next year, the music advisory board hopes to add a golf tournament as a fundraising event. They initially planned on having one this year, but due to COVID concerns at the time it was put on hold.