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USFS seeks input PRICE—Visitors to the Manti-La Sal National Forest now have an opportunity to tell the Forest Service how they recreate on the Forest. Surveyors with the National Visitor Use Monitoring Program began interviewing people at forest recreation sites and along forest service roads October 1, 2020. These surveys will be ongoing, across the entire forest through September 2021. They will gather information about visitors’ experience on the national forest. All information is confidential and the survey is voluntary. Interviewers are hoping many visitors will pull over for an interview. The surveyors can be easily recognized by their signs saying “Traffic Survey Ahead.” The information is useful for forest planning and local community tourism planning. It provides national forest managers with an estimate of how many people actually recreate

on National Forest System lands and what activities they engage in while there. The basic interview lasts about eight minutes. Visitors will be asked where they recreated on the forest, how many people they traveled with, how long they were on the forest, what other recreation sites they visited while on the forest and how satisfied they were with the facilities and services provided. About one-third of visitors will be asked to complete a second confidential survey asking about recreation spending during their trip. Once the survey information is compiled and analyzed it is made available to the public through the internet. Information collected in the study is used by a variety of individuals and organizations, including members of Congress. It is important for surveyors to talk to local people using the forest as

Fairview man’s hunting privileges suspended

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well as out-of-area visitors, so that all types of visitors are represented in the study. Even if visitors answer survey questions once, they can be surveyed each time they visit the forest. This allows surveyors to collect

additional information about visitors’ recreational activities. For more information about the National Visitor User Monitoring program, see https://www.fs.usda. gov/about-agency/nvum.

YW beautify Shep’s Grill & Market reopens welcome sign garden BY GLORIA ALBRECHET

The Mt. Pleasant City Council would like thank the 6th Ward Young Women’s Organization for planting and caring for the flower garden located at the south state street welcome sign. The flowers in full bloom along with the American, Utah, and City Flags make the welcome sign very inviting. Their efforts to help beautify our city is greatly appreciated.

FOUNTAIN GREEN--On September third Shep’s Grill & Market re-opened for business in Fountain Green under new ownership. Husband-and-wife team Jenni James and Jason Sabey, who have lived in Fountain Green for five years along with their blended family of eleven children, saw an opportunity to create the dream of a lifetime in Fountain Green after Shep’s former owner Cheryl Shepard shut her doors on July 31. “We can do this,” James recalls telling her husband, and so they did. With James’ love of authentic food and the craft of cooking and Sabey’s experience in business management at a national big box store, the two set out on a journey with Shep’s Grill and Market. With the support of their children the couple owns, manages, and “does everything” at Shep’s. Sabey’s children are not new to the

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On September third Shep’s Grill & Market re-opened for business in Fountain Green under new ownership. food service business. They worked with their dad at Del Taco in American Fork before the family opened Shep’s. James, who has authored 50 award-winning best-selling books and several screenplays, has been busy working on a new menu for the grill. It is now ready to be viewed on Facebook and can be printed for quick reference. She proudly shares that all their menu items are made with real ingredients, like local honey from Mt. Pleasant, and from original

recipes. Her son Tanner takes credit for some of the best culinary combinations, like his five-star Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich, which is served with lettuce, slices of tomato and a secret ingredient. James does all the baking, offering daily fresh baked treats, a perfect combination with a cup of herbal tea from the Tea Bar. October 1 was the launch of Shep’s new menu of four hand crafted Buffalo BurgPlease see SHEP’S, Page A6

Sunder Creek Farms—a family affair BY GLORIA ALBRECHT AND MARY CURTIS

CHESTER—Hidden on SR117, between Spring City and Chester, is a farm that many from Sanpete have become familiar with the past few years—especially this time of year. For the third consecutive year the Sunder Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch has opened to the public with attractions for the whole family. The venue opened Saturday, Sept 26 and the Sunderland family is inviting everyone to join the fun. If you look it up on the map application on your cell phone the address is a little tricky to find. About half way between Highway 89 and Chester, on the north side of the road, there is an old pickup truck with a sign pointing the way under an arched entry. Of course there are plenty of pumpkins for sale, but that is only the beginning. Kids of all ages will love the fun of riding the barrel train, playing in the corn maze,

patch fourteen family members work at any given time, starting with owner Scott Sunderland and on down to grandkids, nieces, and nephews. But after nearly 40 years of farming in Sanpete County, Sunderland and his family are working on a succession plan that has been four years in the making. Sunderland’s daughter Jenna Madsen and her husband are inheriting the farm from her father, and her young children are already showing an interest in the farm life. “I love that I was raised here, and I want to have that lifestyle for my PHOTO BY KEN HANSEN children,” she said. She and Jaylene Durfey, Gunnison, and her children and grandchildren from Gunnison and her husband Brett Madsen Santaquin. “My daughter and her husband … discovered pumpkin patch 3 years ago and will continue the family’s have been coming back every year,” she said. “I was so excited to see Joy Sunderland and heritage at Sunderland Farms. visit with her about how her sons’ families had created all these fun ideas. I had come to The Pumpkin Patch is the her farm years ago when I was in the Miss Dairy Queen Royalty … What a wonderful place they have created for a fun family activity. brainchild of Jenna, who wanted to give people a place on the straw slide or on the and plenty of colorful photo bine with a slide attached to to have family fun while straw climbing tower—even a opportunities are all included it is waiting for kids to climb spending time on the farm. In haunted house. These, along for a small entry fee. Every all over it. addition to pumpkins for sale, with yard games like pump- year there is a new feature, Sunder Creek Farms is a kin checkers or the corn pit and this year a for-real com- family affair. At the pumpkin Please see SUNDER CREEK, Page A6

Salt Lake City—A Fairview man had his bear and cougar pursuit and hunting privileges suspended recently after the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ monthly hearing on Sept. 1. The administrative wildlife license-suspension process is separate and distinct from the criminal prosecution process conducted by the courts. The specific process for administrative license suspension is provided in Utah statute and Utah Administrative Rule. These regulations clarify which violations qualify for potential wildlife license suspension. License-suspension hearings are typically held at the Utah Department of Natural Resources building in Salt Lake City on the first Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. However, due to COVID-19, the September hearing was held via telephone, in order to follow social distancing guidelines. During the hearing, a hearing officer, appointed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources director, receives the details of the case and then determines whether the individual’s hunting or fishing license or various privileges will be suspended. For a hunting or fishing license to be suspended, the hearing officer must conclude that the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly violated a suspension-qualifying law. The lengths of various suspensions are established by the Utah Legislature and are based on the designated class of crime. If the crime is determined to be a class C misdemeanor, the suspension is one year. For a class B, it’s three years. For a class A misdemeanor, it’s five years, and for a felony, it’s a seven-year suspension. However, those suspension lengths can be doubled for two reasons: if your license was already suspended at the time of the crime or if the crime involves a trophy animal. The Fairview man pleaded guilty in Duchesne’s 8th District Court of attempted wanton destruction of protected wildlife. The hearing officer ruled that the case warrants a four-year suspension of privileges for pursuing or harvesting bears or cougars for the Fairview man, beginning Sept. 25. DWR conservation officers were first notified of the incident when they received a tip on Sept. 3, 2019, reporting that a black bear had been illegally harvested using an unregistered bait station. The individual who reported the incident led a DWR officer to the site of the illegal harvest on private property near Argyle Canyon in Duchesne County. Please see SUSPENDED, Page A6

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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 435-

835-0731. Fairview Museum The Fairview Museum of History and Art features many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth in two buildings and on its grounds. Summer hours are 1-5  p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Museum is closed Sundays and Mondays. Call the museum at 435-4279216 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. 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/ drug-abuse/soma-effects. html. Call 1-877-841-5509 today for a no-cost screening or referral. Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of preparedness and resilience skills are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City. Classes are held at the Old Spring City Hall, 150 E. Center, every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public at no cost. For more information, call 435-709-1474. Sponsored by the Spring City Citizen Corps. Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available for free on Wednesdays from 1 to 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 50 S. 100 West, Ephraim. Clothing and monetary donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information, call Nancy at 435-851-0603 or Darcie at 435-851-1963. Sanpete Pantry Food Drop In an effort to help residents in need of food in Sanpete County, the Sanpete Pantry has begun a mobile food drop in Gunnison. Drops occur on the third Tuesday of every month at the Old Gunnison Fire Station from 11 a.m. to noon. Anyone who needs help is invited to come to the drop and allow the pantry to serve them. For more information, call the Sanpete Pantry at 435462-3006.

Small businesses remain resilient during pandemic (StatePoint) Amid the historic coronavirus pandemic, businesses are adapting by making major changes to their operations, including increased use of technology, according to the latest PNC semi-annual survey of small

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and mid-size business owners and executives, which concluded Sept. 8. Eight in 10 business owners reported that they have made adaptations in response to COVID-19, including safety changes in the form of new procedures or physical modifications, while others have adopted work-from-home policies. “Business owners have learned that the previous status quo won’t work now. The majority of businesses have reconfigured their operations and for many, these changes will be permanent,” says PNC chief economist, Gus Faucher. “Their confidence may be shaken, but we know through the history of this survey that business owners are resilient

and they know how to adapt to change.” According to the survey, half of businesses report increased use of technology since the outbreak began. Nearly three in 10 have added or increased the use of electronic or touchless payment systems, electronic/website-enabled sales or electronic banking/cash flow management services and 19 percent increased use of fraud/identity protection tools. The pandemic has also forced many businesses to shake up their product lineups to better align with consumers’ new habits. A third of business owners report making changes either to the way they sell or deliver their products and services or to the types of prod-

ucts and services they offer. Despite these positive signs of transformation and resilience, the drop in business activity over recent months forced many to take drastic measures through workforce reductions; nearly four in 10 businesses have cut workers since the start of the pandemic, although for 87 percent of those, the decrease is considered temporary or a furlough. In fact, 58 percent of the businesses who had temporary layoffs or furloughs have already begun rehiring. Faucher said that while the worst may be over and economic activity is on the rebound, the “new normal” doesn’t mean a return to robust job and business growth that existed early in 2020.

Picking Apples There’s always a little change in the air in Sanpete. If nothing else, the seasons change. There’s that change in the air now. Mother Nature is gradually turning down the thermostat. Sanpeters who are on the ball are doing their fall work in their yards and gardens. I often wait until spring to do the fall work, that way I kill two birds with one stone. That waiting though is not by design. It’s procrastination. (“I’m going to take care of my procrastination issues, just you wait and see!” Someone gave me a sign with that message on it which is on display in my home.) There is wisdom in getting things done when they’re supposed to be done. For example, it’s not a good idea to pick the autumn apples in the spring. But on the other hand, by not picking the apples, you provide the winter birds and deer with something to eat. We broke down and got most of our apples picked this week. We have three trees. The lowest hanging fruit had already been picked from one tree. That tree is near a public sidewalk and as people walk by, many help themselves. It doesn’t bother me as much as it used to. I’ve become accustomed to people having the attitude that the apples are there for the taking. But it sometimes reminds me of a couple of stories from church I heard as a kid. The stories were about honesty and apples. One story was about the boy who was selling apples. He put them in boxes and put them on display for sale. He put bad apples at the bottom of the box and the really good apples on the top layer. People would see the high quality apples on top and assume that all the apples in the box would be like that. The boy got caught in his deceptive sales technique and had to learn his lesson. We learned the lesson from the story that it’s not honest to do things like that. It’s a form of not telling the truth. The other story goes along with my apple tree situation. Three or four boys were walking home from school. There were some nice looking apples on a tree on the other side of a fence. Some boys crossed the fence and took apples without the owner’s permission. One went to the door of the owner and asked if he could have an apple. The owner was nice and said that he could go get an apple. The story taught one of the

Ten Commandments from the Bible: “Thou shalt not steal.” As I recall, in the story, the “apple stealers” ended up going to the owner and asking forgiveness for their crime. They learned the good feeling of being forgiven and doing things the right way. Interestingly, a few years ago, I had a Hispanic man come to the door and ask if he could have a few apples off the tree near the sidewalk. I told him that it was fine and to go ahead and take some. I also gave him a compliment. “Thank you for asking, most people don’t ask.” He replied with a little bit of surprise: “Why wouldn’t they ask? They’re your apples.” The logic of his answer was impeccable. I hesitated to include the fact that he was Hispanic. That’s probably not relevant to the story. But then again, I don’t know—maybe it is. He is one of the very, very few people over the years who have asked for an apple. People normally only ask when they want a large quantity or the whole crop. In the dark the other night, we went out and picked the apples from our trees. It’s a much more exciting experience to pick apples in the dark. A wobbly ladder and the cold night air make it even better. My wife is especially interested in the apples off the Winesap variety of apple tree in our backyard. She has a great recipe and likes to make apple pie filling from those apples. She is well-deservedly famous in our circle of family and friends for her wonderful pie making skills. Some of those apples had already fallen. No wonder the deer love to hang out back there. There are more apple stories to tell. But I’ll save them for another time. I suspect that many of you Sanpeters have apples that you’ve picked from your trees and have stories to tell as well. My recommendation is that now is a great time for making caramel apples, apple pies, apple crisps, apple cider, and apple everything else. I’m loving having sliced apples with peanut butter as a snack these days. If you have extra apples to share, give a few to someone in your neighborhood. An even better idea—make them a pie. — — Merrill P.S. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but only if you’re a good shot!

Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: September 28 Billy Derm Dyches, Fairview, was arrested in Oquirh Hills buy the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on counts of failure to stop at an officer’s command and reckless endangerment. Bail was set at $8,930. Miguel Angel Miramontes, Joseph, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County

Sheriff’s Office on one count of possession of heroin. Bail was not set. September 29 Kari Gene Haywood, Moroni, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. Bail was not set. September 30 Colton Hunter McFarland, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by Adult Probation and Parole on two 6th District Court warrants. Bail was

not set Matthew Bradley Stocks, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. Bail was not set. October 1 Deana Marie Prows, Fairview, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant of commitment. Bail was not set. October 2 Coty Ray Newman, Cen-

terfield, was arrested in Gunnison by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a Sanpete County Justice Court warrant and a 72-hour hold. Bail was set at $1,070. October 3 Gilberto Avitia Herrera, Pico Rivera, California, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on counts of criminal mischief, criminal trespass, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug

paraphernalia, and DUI. Bail was set at $5,450. October 4 Joseph Tyler Segura, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Snow College Police Department on one count of sexual battery. Bail was set at $1,960. Shaun Thomas Dye, Moroni, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on three counts of controlled substance prohibited acts. No bail was set.

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OBITUARIES LaRue Johnson Beck Stewart 1927—2020 LaRue Johnson Beck Stewart, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother returned home to parents, siblings, husbands, son, granddaughter, grandson & great grandson in Orem, Utah (on her son, Stephen Kelly Beck’s birthday). She was born in Fairview to Myron Levi Johnson and Margaret Luella Terry Johnson on May 24, 1927. She was the youngest of seven children. She attended grade school and middle school in Fairview and graduated from North Sanpete High School in 1945. LaRue was selected as Miss Liberty (Miss Fairview) the year after she graduated from high school. She worked as a bookkeeper for Bradshaw Auto Parts after graduating. While working she met Delmar Jacob Beck and was married April 2, 1947 in the Manti Temple. Starting in 1963 Mom worked as a manager of the school lunch program for North Sanpete High School and Mt. Pleasant Elementary. She then worked as the North Sanpete District School Lunch Supervisor over the seven schools in the district for 10 1/2 years. During this tenure, LaRue had the privilege of working on the State School Lunch Association Committee for several years. She was the first certified chairman over getting all school lunch workers certified in Utah. This gave LaRue many opportunities to visit other districts, lunch programs and conventions. Mother was a member of the Laicos Club since 1955 and enjoyed socializing with the many friends she made during this time. She and Daddy loved to dance and taught dancing for years. Our parents were devoted to serving the Lord and teaching their children the gospel of Jesus Christ. They were married for 40 wonderful years and were given the opportunity to serve as ordinance workers in the Manti LDS Temple. After Delmar passed away

August 29, 1987, she met Leo Lavern Stewart and they were married in the Manti Temple on July 11, 1988. Leo and LaRue were selected as the Sweetheart Couple for Snow College Institute, which was a great privilege, in February 2000. Momma loved to travel and she and Leo had the blessing of traveling to many countries. She felt she was very fortunate to travel to Israel where the Savior lived, walked, taught, blessed and died. Each member of LaRue’s family was very dear to her and she shared her love with each of them. She held many church callings and enjoyed them all. When she was in the Stake Primary Presidency, they arranged to attend General Conference and stayed at the Hotel Utah. Throughout Mother’s life she met each challenge— and there were many, with a positive attitude and knew they would pass and be for her best good—always relying on the Savior. Mom and Delmar were blessed with four children: J. Dee (Linda), Stephen Kelly deceased (Vicki), Susan Lynnette (Brent) and Lizetta. Leo’s children are: Leonard Earl (LaWauna), Donna Marie (Ed), and Kenneth Lee (Karen). She had 31 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren and 32 great great grandchildren. Graveside service were held Monday, September 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fairview City Cemetery with viewings Sunday, September 13, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to services at Rasmussen Mortuary, Mt. Pleasant, UT. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com

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David Merlin Christensen 1950—2020 David Merlin Christensen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend returned to his Father in Heaven Saturday, October 3, 2020 doing one of the things he loved most, hunting in the hills. David was born March 30,1950 to Merlin and Doris Christensen. He grew up living in Fountain Green, Kearns and Moroni. He married the love of his life, Linda Wilson on February 6, 1970 and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this year. David and Linda were later sealed in the Provo, Utah temple on March 20,1984. David grew up learning to work, starting at a young age with his grandpa Vincent Christensen on his farm. He worked hard his whole life to support his family. He worked at Norbest for 40 years, working in many different positions. He worked shearing sheep and for many years sheared the sheep free of charge for the youth of Fountain Green that entered lambs in the Lamb Day show. David worked harder than anyone we know. When he wasn’t in the mountains he could easily be found fixing things around his house or backyard or making projects with things that would look like junk to anyone else—but

he could turn it into something functional and amazing. David was not one to sit still, unless it was to watch a Jazz game, BYU game or Wheel of Fortune with his sweetheart. David was an avid hunter. He loved being in the mountains, and fall hunting season was his favorite time of year. He couldn’t wait each year until he could pack the hunting trailer and head out to find the next great trophy. He enjoyed turning those trophies into taxidermy pieces as well as delicious smoked meats. David was well known for his smoked meats and everyone looked forward to them, especially during the holidays. David’s greatest blessing in his life was his family. He especially loved to spend time with them hunting and camping. His favorite times were spent at “The Baldy”,

his mountain property, which was his home away from home. He spent many hours working and improving this property. He loved family gatherings and reunions at The Baldy. Roasting lamb in his lamb pit, making sourdough scones or pancakes, and taking the grandkids for four-wheeler rides were among his favorite things to do. David loved one-on-one time with members of his family. He enjoyed having family BBQ’s and parties at his house and loved working with Linda to make Christmas a special time for his family. David loved music from a very young age. His favorites were classic rock and Christmas music, but he loved all types of music. He would serenade you with his favorite song or share facts about his favorite bands. He enjoyed going to and watching concerts. David had a beautiful singing voice and loved playing his guitar. He always had music playing wherever he was. David served the community of Fountain Green for many years in many capacities. He served on the city council, Lamb Day committee and volunteer fire department. David loved sharing The Baldy with friends, neighbors, ward members

and anyone that needed some peaceful time. He served as a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attending the temple and serving as counselor to the bishop, young men’s leader, scout leader and most recently as the primary teacher for 11-year-olds, which he loved. David is survived by his wife, Linda and five children Allen, Fountain Green, Diane Schmidt, (Russell), Stansbury Park, Teresa Ashworth (Shawn) Mt. Pleasant, Jeanine Mack (Spencer), Ephraim, Sarah Christensen (Christopher), St. George, and Betty Nicholls, Fountain Green. They have 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. David is preceded in death by his parents Merlin and Doris Christensen, a sister Carol Robertson, and a grandson Kaden Matthew Mack. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fountain Green City Cemetery. A viewing will be held Thursday, October 8 at the Fountain Green Chapel, 151 South 200 West from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a family prayer at 8:00. If you are attending the funeral at the cemetery, please bring a chair and carpool if possible. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.

Betty Louise (Cloud) Madsen 1944—2020 Betty passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by family (in person and Facetime) after 76 bright years on this earth. Born in Yakima, Washington to Orin Dorner and Mildred T. Cloud, Betty “Bugs” was a happy and outgoing girl. She loved her sister Virginia, being a Songleader, and singing in the church choir. At 18 she moved to San Francisco, California and quickly started her family. “Mom” fiercely loved and protected her kids until they were grown and happy. Betty met and fell in love with her husband Ernest to

whom she was married for 33 years. Throughout their life together, “Pansy-Violet” loved cooking and travel. Costa Rica, Paris and the Ca-

nal du Midi were her favorite destinations; their cabin on Upper Stephan Lake was her favorite place. The Madsen’s taught Betty her favorite pastime—quilting with her sisters. Kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews and extended family, all knew they were loved and have homemade quilts to prove it! When Ernie served as Chair of the Board for the United Way of Anchorage, Betty supported the cause by recruiting, hosting and fundraising. Survived by the love of her life, Husband, Ernie Madsen; Sisters Virginia Chissus (Paul), Vivian van Dijk (Richard), Shirley Whelen (Jaime);

Children Dana Boyd (Charles) and Erik Henn; Grandchildren Lillian, Reilly and Jackson; and numerous nieces, nephews and the extended Madsen Family. To continue her legacy, please donate to the United Way of Anchorage, 701 W 8th Avenue, Suite 230, Anchorage, AK 99501—in honor of Betty Madsen. Please join family and friends to remember Betty at a graveside service Tuesday, October 13th at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery, 700 S. State Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah. A reception is immediately following the service.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

Fun at Sunder Creek Farms

PHOTO BY KEN HANSEN

This year the family planted three acres of pumpkins and gourds. With over a thousand acres of hay and more leased to other farmersâ€”and lots of livestock like cows, turkeys, and sheep, the work and the worry never ends.

PHOTO BY GLORIA ALBRECHT

Lawn games, including pumpkin checkers, are fun for all ages at Sunder Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch in Chester.

PHOTO BY MARCY CURTIS

North Sanpete FFA member Karson Curtis helps youngster Stratton Washer on the slide.

PHOTO BY GLORIA ALBRECHT

Visitors can relax farm-style on a hay bale bench and enjoy an afternoon at Sunder Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch.

PHOTO BY KEN HANSEN PHOTO BY GLORIA ALBRECHT

At Sunder Creek Farms Pumpkin Patch pumpkins are sorted and stacked according to size.

The Sunder Creek Farms pumpkin patch opened Saturday, Sept 26 and the Sunderland family is inviting everyone to join the fun.

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Legal Notices COVID-19 NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR GENERAL ELECTION AND NOTICE OF LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT Public notice is hereby given that a Logic & Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment will be conducted of the voting devices to be used in the upcoming General Election on November 3, 2020. The test is open to public observation in accordance with the provisions of Section 20A-4-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953 (the”UTah Code”). If you would like to attend please call our office in advance to make arrangements. Logic & Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment Sanpete County Clerk’s Office 160 N Main, Room #202, Manti, Utah October 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. To help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, for the 2020 regular general election only as stated in Utah Code 20A-1-310 (8)(e) and as specified below: ¯ The election will be conducted primarily by mail. ¯ In-person voting will be available by going to the Sanpete County Clerk Office at 160 N. Main Ste. #202, Manti, Utah 84642. ¯ Visit vote.utah.gov for more information regarding in-person voting. ¯ Drop boxes will be available for depositing mail-in ballots until 8 p.m. on Election Day. ¯ Registration by provisional ballot will be available at the polling location. ¯ The voter registration deadline is 11 days before the day of election (October 23, 2020). If voters with disabilities or any other voters need additional help, please call the Sanpete County Clerk at 435-835-2131 extension 5. Early Voting: October 20, 2020 - October 30, 2020 (Business days during business hours) General Election Day: November 3, 2020 Voters can view sample ballots and learn more about his election on the state’s election website at vote.utah.gov. Sandy Neill Sanpete County Clerk NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION A quiet title action has been filed in the Sixth Judicial District Court of Sanpete County, Utah as Case No. 200600058 against the following property: LOT 46, SKYLINE HEIGHTS SUBD PHASE 1-B; Parcel No. 60045. The Plaintiff, Hilltop Ventures, LLC., claims ownership of the above-described property and seeks to quiet title as to all other claims of ownership interest. If you believe you have a claim of ownership interest in the above-described property or otherwise wish to make an appearance in the quiet title action, you must contact Plaintiff’s counsel within ten (10) days from the date of this publication. Plaintiff’s counsel will then arrange for service of a copy of a summons and the Complaint upon you, which you will then be given an opportunity to answer. Plaintiff’s counsel, B. Scott Welker of Vial Fotheringham, LLP can be reached by phone at (801) 355-9594; by email at Scott.Welker@VF-Law.com; or by mail at 515 S 400 E, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Legal number 5615 published in The Pyramid October 1, 8, and 15, 2002. NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Oct. 28, 2020 either electronically using the Division‘s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 65-4127 (a46154): David and Yvonne Jones Living Trust propose(s) using 12 ac-ft. from groundwater (Near Wales) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-2456 (a46161): Michael C. Miller and Lisa P. Miller propose(s) using 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles North of Mt. Pleasant) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4188 (a46194): Ronald B. and Debra J. Crockett propose(s) using 2 ac-ft. from groundwater (West of Mt. Pleasant 2.5 miles) for OTHER: Washing and Cleaning for Sheep Dairy operation. 51-8576 (a46221): Kristin Nicole Boothe and Jason Boothe propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (2-3 miles south of Indianola) for DOMESTIC. 65-4186 (a46224): 1994 Janke Family Trust, Horseshoe Irrigation Com-

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SALT LAKE CITY—The Lady Hawks competed in the 3A State Tennis Tournament last week at Liberty Park. Six girls qualified for the state tournament. Morgan Drew lost in the first round 6-3, 7-5 against Carbon in second singles. Kaylee Anderson lost to Masear Prep in the first round with scores of 6-2, and 6-2 in third singles. The doubles teams also competed with Jamie Walker and Sadie Church losing in the first round to Emery with scores of 6-1, 6-7, 6-2 in first doubles. Abri Benson

pany, Inc. propose(s) using 1.44 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/4 mile east of Spring City) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4192 (a46233): Michael Mackay and Millette Mackay propose(s) using 0.0075 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Fairview) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-3479 (a46239): Marcia Green Trust propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Lot 4-Mt. View Ind. Park) for COMMERCIAL: Commercial Business Uses. 65-4194 (a46246): Jason R and Tiffany A Krebs propose(s) using 0.0024 cfs OR 1.059 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile southeast of Moroni) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 51-436: Utah Indianola, LLC is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.007 cfs from the Spring (Indianola) for STOCKWATERING. 51-8054: Utah Indianola, LLC is/are seeking a nonuse period for 76.2666 ac-ft. from the Lake Canyon Stream (Indianola) for IRRIGATION. 51-8055: Utah Indianola, LLC is/are seeking a nonuse period for 76.2664 ac-ft. from the Deer Spring (Indianola) for IRRIGATION. 51-8056: Utah Indianola, LLC is/are seeking a nonuse period for 76.2664 ac-ft. from the Madsen Lake (Indianola) for IRRIGATION. 51-8058: Utah Indianola, LLC is/are seeking a nonuse period for 54.35 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Legal number 5618 ublished in The Pyramid October 1 and 8, 2020. Spring City Watershed Plan Environmental Assessment, Sanpete County, Utah Public Scoping Meeting, Thursday, October 22, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), with Spring City and Horseshoe Irrigation Company as the project sponsors, is proposing to partially fund through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act [Public Law (PL) 83-566], the Spring City Watershed Plan in Sanpete County, Utah. The plan will address flood control and flood protection to the City, evaluate measures to reduce water loss and increase efficiency in the current irrigation delivery system, and consider additional recreational facilities. NRCS will hold an online public scoping meeting as part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) to provide information about the conceptual design of the projects and to collect comments.* The public is invited to attend the scoping meeting to learn more, ask questions, and submit comments. A brief presentation will be provided prior to a question and answer session. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Online via Zoom: zoom.us/join Enter Meeting ID: 897 1930 1089 Interested parties may also obtain scoping information at Spring City Town Hall: Spring City Town Hall 150 East Center Spring, UT 84662 Written comments can be submitted during the public scoping period starting October 22, 2020 and ending on November 21, 2020. All questions and comments should be directed to: Attn: The Langdon Group Spring City Watershed Plan 392 E Winchester Street #300 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Phone: 385-274-6053 Email: springcity@utwatershed.com Written comments must be postmarked by November 21, 2020. Additional information on the Spring City Watershed Plan Environmental Assessment may be obtained through the following methods: Website: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/main/ut/programs/planning/wpfp/ Phone: 385-274-6053 Email: springcity@utwatershed.com. *Por favor contactenos al 385-274-6053 o email@springcitywatershed.com para informacion en Espanol.

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The Lady Hawks celebrate a point during their match Thursday against the Union Cougars. The Lady Hawks suffered a loss from the Cougars which bumping them to No. 5 in the rankings.

Hawks split matches, drop to fifth BY JORI TURPIN

MT. PLEASANT—The North Sanpete Lady Hawks volleyball team played two games last week which resulted in a win and a loss, dropping the Hawks from third to No. 5 in state rankings.

Juab

September 29 Lady Hawks traveled to Nephi to take on the Wasps. North Sanpete had already played Juab earlier in the season and were again able to dominate Juab in three sets. The first set started off a little slow but they finished it with a score of 25-20 for the Hawks. After finding their momentum the dominated the final two sets, winning 25-16, and 25-15. With their impeccable defense, the Hawks eliminated Juab’s offense. Junior libero Jada Bailey racked up 12

digs and senior Graciee Christiansen added 11. The Hawks also had a decent offensive showing by junior Mekai Laupapa who landed nine kills followed by senior Melissa Ferre with seven

Union

October 1 the Lady Hawks hosted the Union Cougars. North Sanpete prepared all week for this match-up. The Cougars, returning state champions, are currently sitting at the number No. 1 in the state, and the Hawks were excited to take a chance at dethroning them. In their earlier meet-up with the Cougars, the Hawks held on for a five-set thriller. They hoped to provide the same competitiveness for this match, but small by North Sanpete allowed the Cougars to slip away with the match.

The teams were going point for point in the first set. However, North Sanpete committed hitting errors and some missed serves which resulted in a 22-25 set score for the Cougars. The Hawks took the floor in the second set hoping to focus in and eliminate errors. However, again the Hawks committed several hitting errors which resulted in another 22-25 win for the Cougars. North Sanpete hoped for a replay of their first Cougar encounter, wanting to win the next two sets and force another five-set match. Again going point-for-point, North Sanpete had an impressive defensive show as junior Jada Bailey racked up 16 digs against the hard-hitting Cougars. Halee Pay, Alexis Hansen, and Jentry Rigby repeatedly blocked the Cougars,

with Pay contributing two, Rigby contributing three, and Hansen adding five. The Hawks lead 23-19 in the final set. It looked as if North Sanpete was going to win when, after a Cougar timeout, Union took the floor and scored six straight points to end the match 23-25 for the Cougars. The North Sanpete was happy with the fight they put up, but overall disappointed with the loss. Junior Jada Bailey commented after the game that, “Even though we are happy with our effort and that we put up a fight, we need to eliminate our unforced errors to give ourselves a better chance to win.” The Lady Hawks hosted South Sevier High School Wednesday and travel to Richfield this weekend for a varsity tournament.

Hawks dominate the Eagles BY MARCY CURTIS

SPANISH FORK--North Sanpete football knocked off the host American Leadership Academy Eagles in Spanish Fork last Friday with a final score of 42-14. The Hawks took to the field with almost all their players back after several missed the previous game with COVID-19 quarantines. The Hawks came out strong scoring three touchdowns in the first. North Sanpete’s first score came three minutes in to the game a Landon Bowles hit Mangus Clawson for a 66-yard touchdown. About one minute later Cole Mickel picked up a fumble by ALA and ran it back 10 yards for a

score. Both teams struggled to hold on to the ball. North Sanpete had a total of five fumbles on the night, losing two of them to ALA. The Eagles, however, finished the night with two fumbles and three interceptions which made things easy for the Hawks. North Sanpete’s defense held ALA scoreless until the last minute of the first half, giving the Hawks a 28-7 halftime lead. An early second half fumble by North Sanpete gave ALA the ball deep in Hawk territory. A few plays later the Eagles were able to score on an eight-yard pass play and with

the extra point the score was 28-14. That was as close as ALA got and it was all Hawks from there. One of the best plays of the night came when Landon Bowles dumped the ball off to Brady Jacobson. When he was in the process of being tackled, Jacobson passed to Parker Lee for a 65-yard touchdown. The Hawks learned in the last two weeks how important it is for all players to be ready for any position, and that play was a big example. Magnus Clawson led the night in touchdowns scoring two for the Hawks. Bowles threw for 235 yards until he was injured and had to sit out

for the rest of the game. With Bowles out with a knee injury, sophomore quarterback Ty Allan stepped in to finish off the game and threw a touchdown to Clawson. “It was great to be back and have my other teammates back. We had a great week of practice and went right into a great game against ALA. We showed all the other teams around that we are still the number one team,” said Hawk running back Jordan Watts. The final two weeks of the season North Sanpete faces teams with 3-5 records— Manti this week and prepare for their game in Manti this week and then Union.

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and Natalya Benson, a sibling duo, made it through the first round, winning 6-1, 6-1. In the quarterfinals they lost to Rowland Hall 6-2, and 6-0. After the tournament Head Coach Matt Braithwaite said, “Each of the matches had a great level of focus and intensity. It was only a couple of points that separated second singles and first doubles from pulling some wins out and moving into the quarterfinal rounds. Overall the girls had a great showing with some real hope for the future tennis program at North Sanpete.”

Top gifts to show teacher appreciation (StatePoint) When it comes to showing teachers appreciation for all that they do, a personal gift is always appreciated. However, sometimes what they really want is the proper tools to help them in the classroom. Teachers spent an average of $745 on supplies during the 2019-2020 school year, according to an AdoptaClassroom. org survey, much of which was out of their own pockets, and nearly half of all teachers said their spending has increased since distance learning began. So, if you are thinking about giving gifts to the teachers in your life, skip the apple and consider these useful items instead: From hand sanitizer to disinfecting wipes, some of the essentials needed for keeping a classroom hygienic are in short supply these days. These basics may not be glamorous, but they will help keep teachers and their students happy and healthy.

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When it comes to showing teachers appreciation for all that they do, a personal gift is always appreciated. The latest models of projectors offer features that far exceed their predecessors of even just a few years ago and are an invaluable tool for those teaching on site this year. In some cases, it only takes one click to enable teachers and students to delve right into the material. Classroom projectors with wireless features allow

educators to efficiently project their own display or select a student’s device to facilitate safe and socially distanced moderation and discussion. These days, a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones with a high-quality microphone can help ensure that a teacher’s words are heard loud and clear and that nothing distracts them while conducting class over video chat. Math teachers can gift themselves new tools by simply visiting Casio Cares at casioeducation.com, a site providing free support, software and math lessons for K through 12, along with a free web- based calculation tool that includes graphing, geometry and statistics functionality. Teachers are working harder than ever to provide high-quality education to students, and brand new challenges are cropping up every day. Consider finding ways to show your appreciation for their efforts which can actually help them do their job.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

COVID spikes dramatically in Sanpete BY KEN HANSEN

MT. PLEASANT—According to numbers provided by the Central Utah Public Health Department, there have been 764 COVID-19 cases reported in the Six County area—an increase of 101 since last week. This is nearly double the number of new cases reported the week before. Nathan Selin, executive director of the CUPHD said, “We are definitely seeing a spike in the total number of cases. Positive test rates are also increasing rapidly.” “You’ve seen that in other

areas of the state like Utah County there has been a big increase in cases among college and other students,” he said. “Here it is spread pretty much across the board. We’ve seen cases in some schools and a couple of work places, and some long-term care facilities.” This increase in reported cases comes on the back of a massive increase in the number of people being tested. In the previous week statistics from the CUPHD showed that 492 COVID tests had been administered. This week saw

that number quadruple to over 2000 people being tested. Selene said he contributes the uptick in testing at least in part to there being more symptomatic individuals. “People are more aware of what the symptoms are,” he said. Central Utah Public Health Department Two new deaths also occurred in the CUPHD area, one in Sanpete and the other in Juab. Both deaths were persons were 85 years old or older. There were also five new hospitalizations. NOTE: The numbers below

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