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NS Hawks down Templars take #1 ranking in 3A JORI TURPIN

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MT. PLEASANT — North Sanpete Hawks football hosted rival school the Manti Templars for a highly anticipated game on the North Sanpete High School home field Oct. 4. Being the last home game of the season, North Sanpete came out victorious with an impressive defensive show from senior Jaxton Langschwager and junior Cole Mickel who helped lead the Hawks to victory.

According to the new Rating Percentage Index (RPI) ranking system implemented this year by the Utah High School Athletics Association, Manti was ranked first in state of the 3A schools with North Sanpete following close behind in fourth place.

With the current RPI ranking adding to the overall importance of the rivalry game, both teams brought their best, but the Hawks defense held the Templars and allowed North Sanpete to walk away with the victory.

To start the game, the Hawks quickly moved down the field, however, they reached a point where they were uncertain if they were going to punt or go for the first down.

After a brief timeout, the Hawks decided to go for the first down and sophomore quarterback Landon Bowles completed a pass to senior Payton Clawson and the Hawks gained the first down plus some.

With newfound energy, North Sanpete continued to push down the field

until senior Connor Jorgenson ran in a hand-off for the Hawks first touchdown. Senior Luis Rodriguez then kicked in the extra point.

Manti tried to answer back, but North Sanpete’s defense allowed Manti to gain little yardage with Cole Mickel sacking the Templar’s quarterback in the process.

Having regained possession of the ball, the Hawks pushed down the field yet again and Bowles was able to complete a 47-yard pass to senior Payton Clawson for another Hawks touchdown. With Rodriguez kicking in the extra point, North Sanpete finished the first quarter leading the Templars 14-0.

Manti started the second quarter with possession, but quickly lost it after the Hawks forced the Templars to punt. However, a fumble from the Hawks was quickly recovered by Manti allowing them to gain yardage and eventually permitting Templar Travis Thomson to score.

Manti kicked in the extra point, bringing the score to 14-7 in favor of the Hawks before the end of the first half.

When the second half began, it appeared that the Templars were going to score again as they completed several passes and pushed North Sanpete down the field. However, the Hawks held Manti forcing them to punt which allowed North Sanpete to regain possession.

But the Hawks were unable to gain

North Sanpete Hawk senior Payton Clawson #15 runs with the ball against the rival Manti Templars on Oct. 4. The Hawks won the game 28-14 and are now ranked #1 in 3A football. (Photo courtesy of Shauna Watts) yardage and were forced to punt. Then after Manti regained possession of the ball, the Hawks were charged with a 15-yard penalty.

With the Templars now on the 45-yard line, the pressure was on for North Sanpete, but senior Jaxton Langschwager was able to again sack the Templar quarterback.

With the Hawks still in a pressure situation, Mickel again stepped up his defensive play and intercepted a pass from the Manti quarterback and returned it for a 75-yard touchdown bringing the score to 21-7 for the

Hawks.

After the 75-yard return from Mickel, and another Manti quarterback sack by Hawk’s senior Alex Mower, North Sanpete couldn’t be stopped. The Hawks continued into the fourth quarter with another touchdown by Payton Clawson and extra point kick by Rodriguez.

The Templars tried to hang on to any hope of tying up the game, but it was a vain attempt as the deficit was too much for Manti to overcome. Manti was able to score one last touchdown with only seconds left in the game

bringing the final score to 28-14 giving North Sanpete the victory.

North Sanpete Head Coach Rhett Bird said, “We played great defense and Cole definitely had the play of the game with that interception. I do think the most important aspect of the game was our offensive line.”

“This was the first time that I saw a complete game where we drive guys off the ball and finished down field blocking,” Bird said. “This game was huge in the way that we responded after a tough loss against Juab.”

When asked what they did to prepare after the previous Juab loss, senior Jaxton Langschwager said, “We started to have more intense practices. We also looked back on what we messed up on to improve for our Manti game.”

When asked about the defense in the Manti game, Langschwager said, “The coaches know how to put us in the best positions throughout the game to make plays. Also our defensive linemen played a huge part by keeping their offensive line busy, which allows the rest of us to make plays.”

North Sanpete High School is now RPI ranked as #1 in 3A Football. The Hawk team has won seven games, having lost only one game against the Juab Wasps.

The Hawks will play again on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., against the Union High School Cougars, 850 East Lagoon Street, Roosevelt.

Firearm found on Snow College Cox for governor Campus, suspect in custody campaign launches ‘Women for Utah’ Denis Kharitonov

EPHRAIM — At 3:13 p.m., Oct. 7, the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call of a person waving a handgun inside the Greenwood Student Center on the Snow College Ephraim Campus.

Officers responded from Snow College Police Department and surrounding agencies within Sanpete County. The building was placed on lockdown and officers cleared the entire building. The suspect was not

found in the building.

During the incident the suspect was identified as Denis Kharitonov.

Kharitonoy was located in his apartment and taken into custody without incident at 4:13 p.m. A CO2 powered BB gun was found in his apartment. He was booked into the Sanpete County Jail for bringing a gun to the Ephraim campus.

The lockdown was then lifted.

Annual WA Horseshoe Mountain hike creates camaraderie MT. PLEASANT — For over 80 years, Wasatch Academy (WA) has started the school year with an allschool hike. This year was no different so the students woke early on Sept. 13 to begin the 14-mile roundtrip trek up the Canal Canyon Trail to reach the summit of Horseshoe Mountain in the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

A lot of individual and community triumphs were made on the annual hike. As Dr. Joel C. Barnes, director of Experiential Education and Sustainability, remarked, “We all have our own personal summit.”

Wasatch Academy student David Cottam was the first to reach the Many students, faculty members summit, in two hours and 18 minutes, during this year’s annual Horseshoe and staff made it to the summit de- Mountain hike. (Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy) spite the muddy conditions caused by the first snowfall of the season. victory mentally or physically or “It’s kind of cliche, but just the Others made it to their own personal both. breathtaking moment on the sumsummit, which can be considered a The annual hike event is meant mit where you’re looking at a sea of to teach participants that they are mountains, which you are slowly capable of difficult things. It’s a starting to see as you go up, gives you team-building, character-strength- some perspective on life,” said WA ening adventure that is considered Communications Director Brooke one of the most special WA school 8 08805 93545 5 traditions.

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SALT LAKE CITY — A group of conservative women representing all 29 counties in Utah recently announced the creation of “Women for Utah”, an independently created, campaign-supported grassroots organization that will work to ensure Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox is elected governor in 2020.

“It’s no secret that our party has struggled to reach out to certain demographics,” Cox said. “Abby and I are committed to showing that in Utah, the Republican Party values the contributions of both men and women.”

“We can do much better, and Abby and I will run a campaign that is better—that focuses on what we can do together rather than how to tear each other down,” said Cox. The organization will be co-chaired

by Abby Cox, Sanpete County; Nina Barnes, Iron County; Jeanette Bennett, Utah County; and South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey, Salt Lake County.

The group will create an infrastructure for Republican women to encourage greater political participation and ensure their voice is represented in state government. Currently, Utah ranks last in the nation in female political participation.

“We have never had a candidate so willing to listen, to involve us, or to seek our input in the decision-making process,” Mayor Ramsey said.

“This is the perfect opportunity not only to improve Utah’s rate of political participation among women, but to do so trusting that our efforts will make a difference by electing a governor that will represent our shared values,” said Ramsey.

While Lt. Gov. Cox has already

visited 187 cities and towns as part of his commitment to visit all 248 incorporated municipalities, Abby Cox announced that Women for Utah will revisit all 29 counties—this time holding meetings specifically for women to ensure their voices are heard.

“As Spencer and I travel across Utah, I notice the majority of those attending events and speaking out are men. We are missing critical input — we are missing women’s stories,” Abby Cox said.

“We must do better to provide opportunities for Utah women to communicate their experiences and their concerns, and have the confidence to know they are being heard,” she said.

During his speech, the Lt. Gov. set the goal for Utah to again lead the nation in voter participation among women, a feat last accomplished by the state in 1992. He also promised to increase the number of women within senior leadership roles, political appointments and state boards and commissions.

Finally, as Utah ranks last in the nation for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector jobs, Lt. Gov. Cox called for increased opportunities for women who wish to seek a career in STEM. For more information about Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox’s campaign for governor, visit votecox.com. To learn more about Women for Utah, visit votecox.com/womenforutah.

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Food bank in danger of closing, needs funding Dear Editor: A representative from Rep. Ben McAdams office recently contacted the Sanpete Pantry and expressed great interest in our situation and in volunteering at the Sanpete Pantry. I also spent a goodly amount of time answering questions.

We greatly appreciate Representative McAdams’ interest in the status of the Sanpete Pantry and in learning firsthand more about what we do by volunteering.

The pantry is closed on Mondays, we restock the “store” and warehouse area on Tuesdays from 10-2. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the pantry is open from 10 a.m.

— 4 p.m., and Fridays from

10 a.m. — 2 p.m.

We serve on average of 285 families each month, although last month we served 374 families. We deliver to families, in different parts of the county who are unable to make the trek to our Mt. Pleasant facility three times each month.

More than 30,000 pounds of food is distributed monthly at an overall out of pocket cost of less than $7 per person served per year.

We also provide 450 Kid Packs monthly, which includes about six-to-eight pound bags of food to students identified by their elementary schools as ‘at risk’ of going without over the weekend.

To answer questions about

government grants, the pantry receives $7,663 in Qualified Emergency Food Assistance Fund (QEFAF) and $5,733 in Emergency Food Network (EFN) monies. QEFAF and EFN funds may be used for approved purposes, while EFSP funds are used for food purchases only.

Both are state funds managed by the Department of Workforce Services.

This year the pantry will receive $4600+ from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, chaired by FEMA and managed by United Way. Again, we express our appreciation to Representative McAdams for his interest and we’d love to show him our operation.

Commissioner Sunderland has volunteered at the pantry before he was a commissioner and could show the other commission members where it is located, should they decide to spend an afternoon or two volunteering and serving our clients, your constituents.

I believe it far more likely to make the right (informed) decision about monies for the food bank if you have firsthand experience of our operations and not rely on hearsay.

If Representative McAdams is interested, shouldn’t all of our commissioners be just as interested?

Sean Kearney Managing Director Sanpete Pantry

Granary Arts presents new exhibitions EPHRAIM—Three new exhibitions are coming to Granary Arts featuring the works of Collin Bradford in the main gallery, Horacio Rodriguez in the upper gallery and Lisa McCarty in the CCA Christensen Gallery beginning Wednesday, Oct. 16, through Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.

An artist reception will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at 86 North Main Street, Ephraim. Admission to the gallery is free, donations suggested. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.granaryarts.org or call (435) 283-3456.

Collin Bradford Collin Bradford presents Temporary Configurations of Earth’s Matter. Bradford’s work explores the incompleteness of the various ways people can know and represent the land: first-person observation, photographs, surveying, walking, satellite imagery, 3D scans of the earth’s surface taken from space shuttles, etc.

Having experimented with these different methods, Bradford is less concerned with images and the apparatuses that produce them. He addresses the land more directly, turning toward the dirt and rocks themselves, the stratified cliffs, the Gambel oaks and investigates more deeply how everything people know is only a temporary configuration of the land’s matter.

The mountains and valleys, the buildings people work in, the roads vehicles travel on,

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This still shot from Lisa McCarty’s Photosite Array is just one-of-three new exhibits on display at Granary Arts beginning Wednesday, Oct. 16, thru Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The public is welcome attend the artists reception from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at the gallery, 86 North Main Street, Ephraim. Normal gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday thru Saturday.

(Photo courtesy of Granary Arts) the plants that are eaten, and therefore a person’s own flesh, bones, brain – all are fleeting configurations of the earth’s matter, and all of that matter will erode, decompose, disperse, and once again become the earth.

People will become the rocks of the future. This cyclic perspective of time is an understanding expressed in ancient wisdom traditions and in the natural sciences – a questioning of how humans conceive of their relationship to the physical world, and how they make sense of their place on earth and in time.

Horacio Rodriguez Horacio Rodriguez presents Subversive Souvenirs. Rodriguez makes work about the many borders he has crossed in his life. As a product of multiple cultures and identities, he uses his art as a vehicle to explore personal narrative through memory, and psychological and physical borders.

He creates a hybrid conceptual framework using objects and symbols synonymous with pre-Hispanic and Mestizo culture, and the seductive visual language of Western dominant culture – thus mimicking his own layered identity.

Rodriguez takes inspiration from the Chicano artists of the 1970s and 80s, the Mexi-

can muralists of the 1920s, and the indigenous cultures of the Americas. He is a champion of the outsider and a child of the 1980s, incorporating the iconography and neon-colored materialistic symbols of his childhood into his work.

His creative process involves consecutive firings to build up multiple layers on the surface of the clay. Projected imagery and photography coexist with slip-cast ceramic pieces infused with original and appropriated imagery. This hybrid mix of media and techniques approximates the unique, often contradictory, spirit of the border aesthetic.

He applies the latest in digital scanning and printing technologies with centuries-old Pre-Colombian artifacts and ceramics processes to create a series of slip-cast canvases that explore issues such as immigration and migration, cultural appropriation, identity and revolution.

Lisa McCarty Lisa McCarty presents Photosite Array. Photosites are light collectors. They are at the heart of every digital camera and the only light-sensitive element utilized in digital imaging. If photography is defined as writing with light, then photosites are at least partially scribe.

Within each camera’s image sensor there are millions of them; minute, light sensitive, silicon chambers. They hold light, just for a moment, before converting it into a signal that is legible to our various electronic devices.

McCarty makes images that document this last light before digitization. These instances– when light is simultaneously received, reflected, amplified and absorbed–are usually “visible” to the camera alone.

Over a two-year period, McCarty collected image sensors from an array of disused and dismantled digital cameras.

She then uses a microscope to capture images of these hidden sites that are responsible for translating light from the physical world into the digital realm.

Photosite Array is a 12-channel video installation that chronicles her explorations to make these invisible processes within every digital camera visible.

About Granary Arts Granary Arts is supported in part by Utah Arts & Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts, George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Stewart Family Foundation, and generous support from Ephraim City.

Walmart: Shopping or socializing?

Weird circumstances had me in Walmart not too long ago during the daylight hours. I’m very seldom in there during that time of day. I was really surprised at the number of people in the place. It was a little bit crazy.

I was surprised at how many bodies I was dodging as I pushed my cart around corners and through the obstacle course of candy, clothing and lingerie. (No, I wasn’t buying lingerie, but I’m not opposed to travelling through that department.)

Normally I haunt “Wally” between 10 p.m. and midnight. What I dodge during that timeframe is not an overabundance of shoppers, but rather stacks and stacks and stacks of merchandise along with the blue vested employees attempting to get the shelves stocked for the next busy day.

Usually a trip to Walmart is not just shopping for me. It is a social event as well. I know I’m going to run into someone I know. It’s an opportunity to catch up on the latest news and gossip. Sometimes the gossip is more reliable than the news.

Going to Walmart is a chance to do good deeds as well. When my wife is with me, for some reason, people ask her where things are located in the store. It’s not like she’s wearing a “Can I Help You?” vest or anything. I guess she just looks approachable. I don’t know.

Recently, a young man walked up to my wife while we were standing in the cereal aisle in the store. We were visiting with a friend and making a new friend (a friend of the friend). We had been there for at least 15 minutes.

The young man, a college student, asked if my wife knew where the Nutella was located. Even though she doesn’t use the stuff herself, she led him right to it – which is amazing because Walmart seems to purposely scramble things around all the time. I think it’s a psychological marketing strategy to keep everyone from going right to his or her intended merchandise.

The strategy works. I end up impulse shopping and buying stuff I never wanted in the first place. That’s because I see items while I am looking for my intended product, which has been moved from where it was a month ago.

I’ve been known to go into

Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Oct. 1 Anthony James Carey, Ogden, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sanpete Justice Court Warrant. No bail was set.

Kevin Joshua Coleman, Spanish Fork, was arrested in Utah County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant.

Held for court hearing.

Oct. 2 Kevie Jo Burgess, Manti, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of tampering with a witness. Booked and released for court.

Oct. 3 William Kent Kinross, Indianola, was arrested in Indianola by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of aggravated assault and domes-

tic violence with child present.

Bail was set at $6,950.

Oct. 4 Austin Beal, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor, eight counts of reckless endangerment, discharging a firearm, obstructing justice, possession or use of a weapon while under the influence, intoxication and possession of marijuana. Bail was set at $28,250.

Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Oct. 1 are as follows: Receipts: 1126; last week: 1098; choice steers: higher; heifers: higher; Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: higher.

Choice steers: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 171.00-189.00; 400-500 lbs 147.50-187.00; 500-600 lbs 135.00-153.50; 600-700 lbs 128.00-143.00; 700-800 lbs 120.00-138.00; 800-900 lbs 115.00-134.00; 900-1000

Walmart with absolutely no plan to buy anything. My intention sometimes is to just “take a walk” for some exercise. (I try to end up with more steps on my “fit bit” than my wife at the end of the day. Every little bit helps.)

And also, I want to see whom I might randomly run into while hiking through the store. Invariably, I end up in a conversation with someone.

And, invariably, I buy something. (By the way, have you tried the new Reese’s Dark Chocolate Thins? Mmm.) Not too long ago, we were on our way home from an event in Utah County. As we were motoring down the freeway, I said to my wife, “I think I’ll stop at the Payson Walmart to pick up a couple of things. I’d rather stop there because I don’t want to go into the Ephraim store and run into a lot of people I know and end up being there until midnight.” She agreed to that good idea.

We stopped in Payson. Of course, you guessed it. We ran into people from Sanpete there and ended up standing around visiting. Not that it was a bad thing. But my plan had been thwarted.

I don’t think Walmart cares if they are the “town square” for socialization. I think they just want bodies with plastic purchase cards in the store.

Once we’re inside, they know they’re going to make money.

Some years ago, we visited Italy when our oldest son finished doing his church mission there. Every town seemed to have a central plaza or square where people would gather and stroll around in a big circle. It was a social event – lots of meeting and greeting going on.

We did some strolling there, but didn’t run into anyone from Sanpete. I was a little surprised at that. I always expect to see someone I know from Sanpete no matter where I go.

I think that Walmart, grocery stores otherwise, and hardware stores, etc., are kind of our “town squares.”

Not too many of us gather other places that are conducive for random visits.

I will continue to call Walmart: “Sanpete’s Disneyland.” It’s where I go for fun.

And my favorite ride is still the blood pressure machine.

If you see me there wandering in the store, feel free to say hello and visit. Running into you may be the only reason I’m there.

lbs 107.50-132.00; 1000+ scarce.

Holstein steers: scarce.

Choice heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs 155.00-175.00; 300-400 lbs 147.50-174.00; 400-500 lbs 137.50-156.00; 500-600 lbs 120.00-137.50; 600-700 lbs 115.00-129.50; 700-800 lbs 106.00-136.50; 800-900 lbs 100.00-124.00; 900-1300 lbs 75.00-116.50; heiferettes: scarce; bred heifers: scarce.

Bred cows: scarce.

Cows: 51.50-69.00.

Cutting bulls: 103.00111.00.

Slaughter bulls: 67.5080.50.

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Sanpete County Community Calendar Oct. 10 and 11 American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood or platelets to help increase the diversity of the blood supply. Blood donations may be made in Sanpete County on the following days and locations: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2-7 p.m., Manti Elementary, 150 West 100 South; and Friday, Oct. 11, 1:30-7 p.m., Mt. Pleasant Stake Center, 48 South State Street.

Oct. 10 7 p.m., “Meet the Candidates” night at the Senior Community Center, 101 East 100 North, Mt. Pleasant. Those who attend will have the opportunity to hear and question all those seeking Mt. Pleasant seats.

Oct. 11-12 Fountain Green City Library will host the annual Fall Boutique fundraiser Friday, Oct. 11, 12-6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 12, 9-5 p.m., in Fountain Green City Hall Library, 270 West 100 North. The boutique will feature several vendors, activities for kids, local authors autographing books and a raffle with lots of prizes including a lamb, quilt and an overnight stay in St. George. All staff at the library are volunteers working with the intent of increasing the literacy of the communities of Fountain Green, Wales and Moroni. Regular hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 1-5 p.m., and story hour on Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Come join the fun.

Oct. 12 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Charity Yard Sale at 612 South 100 East, Ephraim. Furniture, books, lots of holiday decor, kitchen gadgets and a little bit of everything. All proceeds will be donated to All One People, a local non-profit providing education opportunities to underprivileged youth in Kenya.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meet every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs in Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 N, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location). Anyone interested in Alanon/Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Sam at (435) 262-1188.

American Veterans All eligible veterans are encouraged to join and attend the appropriate post meeting as follows: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9276 of North Sanpete meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 50 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant.

American Legion Post 4 of Mt. Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Utah National Guard Armory, 525 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant.

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

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

Disabled Veterans Disabled American Veterans

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provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. DAV is currently seeking more drivers.

For more information, contact the DAV Hospital Coordinator at (800) 613-4012 ext. 2003.

DUP Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member or visit www.isdup.org.

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

Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0731.

Fairview Museum Fairview Museum of History and Art is displayed in two buildings and grounds featuring many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth. Winter hours are 12 noon-4 p.m., Thursday thru Saturday or by appointment. Call the museum (435) 427-9216, or Claudia Fossum (801) 673-4738, or send email

to fvmuseum@cut.net.

FG City Library Serving the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales and Chester. Internet, computer, printer and TV available.

Mondays, Story hour at 3 p.m., for ages 4-12, 3-year-old children may come with an older sibling or parent. Adult book club meets at 1 p.m., Sept. 26, Oct. 24, and Dec. 5. For book club information, call Mary Smith (435) 445-3597. Library hours: Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 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.

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

MatchingDonors.com, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is helping to change that by linking organ donors with people in desperate need of kidneys and other transplants. And now, it’s not necessary to donate a kidney to save a life. Donors can donate a boat, car or real estate,

with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help save lives of people needing organ transplants. Visit matchingdonors. com or call (800) 385-0422.

MP Public Library 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 Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., come in PJs and bring blanket if desired. Teen Advisory Council Of Students (TACOS) meets first Thursday of month at 4 p.m., TACOS book club meets second Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Adult book club will take place the last Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Library hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call (435) 462-3240, or visit Mt. Pleasant City Library, 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant.

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

NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand.

Family Support Group for family and friends of individuals with mental health issues meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

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

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

Narconon Narconon reminds families that the opiate problem is continuing to get worse and is now considered a “syndemic.” More than ever before, communities need to come together and educate parents and their children about the dangers of drug use. To learn more about the Nation’s drug crisis, visit http://www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/opioid-crisis-now-considered-a-syndemic.html. Narconon can help with steps to overcome addiction in the family. Call today for free screenings or referrals at (877) 841-5509.

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

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

Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available, free, on Wednesdays from 1-7 p.m., or Saturdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at 50 South 100 West, Ephraim. Clothing and money donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information call Nancy (435) 851-0603 or Darcie (435) 851-1963.

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

Expert reasons to make time for family meals KATHLEEN RIGGS

USU Extension

LOGAN — It appears a minority of American families eat one meal together every day while many don’t. In today’s fast-paced world, eating Sunday dinner as a family is a great tradition, but it is a giant step away from more regular or daily time spent eating and socializing around the table – which was the norm just one generation ago.

In recognition of this, one might ask, “Why all the fuss about sitting down together for a routine that may only last 15-20 minutes?” In reality, the benefits are actually numerous.

Utah State University (USU) Extension’s Create Better Health Utah (SNAP-Ed) program lists a few of the benefits – especially for children whose families eat together five or more times a week as opposed to those whose families eat together two times or less each week: Nutrition, physical Nutrition and physical development is improved as kids eat more fruits and vegetables during family meal time. The children get a wider variety of nutritious foods and have lower rates of childhood obesity. Because they become used to eating more fruits and vegetables the children do make

There are a number of excellent reasons family meal time should take place on a regular schedule. It may be difficult to arrange, but the overall benefits are worth it. (Photo courtesy of USU Extension) healthier choices when they are on their own.

Emotional development Eating together leads to children becoming better able to manage negative emotions, are at less risk of developing eating disorders, and have more positive interactions with others.

Social development Kids learn important turn-taking skills during family meals, have improved communication skills and learn appropriate ways to

share thoughts, feelings and opinions.

Academics Because of family meals, children are more likely to earn A’s and B’s in school, and will develop larger vocabularies – even more than those who read together with their parents.

Behavior Eating meals together leads to children who are much less likely to use marijuana, alcohol or tobacco or have friends who use these substances. They are also less likely to engage in

other risky behavior such as premarital sex.

If a family is new to the idea of eating meals together, there will undoubtedly be a few challenges. For example, it may be unrealistic to go from zero meals together to one every day.

So, set a realistic goal all family members can agree on – it may very well just be Sunday dinner once a week and that is a great start. If dinner isn’t the best option, perhaps having family breakfast time

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on Saturday may work better for the family.

Here are some additional tips for making family mealtime a positive experience: 1. Plan meals ahead of time; 2. Schedule a set time for meals; 3. Involve all family members in the meal prep and clean up; 4. Turn off the TV, phones and all other electronic devices; 5. Have pleasant conversations and leave discipline and other negative emotions for another time.

Additional helps are available online from Create Better Health Utah, including conversation starter ideas and making meals fun using themes, such as Taco Tuesday. Ideas for menu planning with recipes are also available.

Parents can learn more about family mealtime and eating healthy on a limited budget by visiting https://createbetterhealthutah.org/ or contact the local USU Extension office to find out about upcoming classes taught by certified nu-

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trition education assistants in the area.

The Ephraim USU Extension office is located at 325 West 100 North, Ephraim, call (435) 2833472 or visit online at http:// extension.usu.edu/sanpete/.

Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment.

From the Create Better Health homepage, users can select from a variety of resources for menu planning, preparing foods, eating healthier and incorporating physical activity in the day.

Create Better Health also has a local Facebook presence in most counties. For example, in Iron County, search for “Create Better Health Iron County” or see “Create Better Health Utah State University.”

Users should note that the USU Extension online resources are being updated from the previous program name, Food $ense, to the new Create Better Health name, so some information may still be housed under the Food $ense name.

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H CANDIDATES SEEKING ELECTION H Fairview

FAIRVIEW—Municipal election ballots will be sent out beginning Oct. 15. In Fairview, there are three four-year city council seats and one twoyear council seat to be filled.

Four candidates have filed for the four-year seats: Incumbent Robert St. Jacques, incumbent Clifford A. Wheeler, Matthew Sorensen and Brad Welch.

One candidate is seeking to fill the two-year seat: Michael C. Mackay.

Robert St. Jacques Robert St. Jacques is running for re-election to the Fairview City Council for one of the four-year seats. He has selected four items he would like to focus on for the next four years. They are water, annexation, water rates and the Fairview Museum.

Jacques says the city needs to rebuild some of the water pipeline system, recycle waste water (due to federal mandate) and access and use the water that the city has rights to. With more water, Fairview will be greener and home values will increase. He says this would also provide more potential for growth both in population and business.

In regards to annexation, Jacques says the city has already annexed the area out to and including the fairgrounds. There are a few more areas the city has plans to annex.

These annexations will increase the borders of the city and give people “on the edge” of town a chance for more community involvement and also give Fairview more insight into what goes on outside of town.

Jacques says rates, water in particular, should be based on usage. A flat rate for water unfairly impacts those who do not use very much water, especially senior citizens on a fixed income.

He also plans to continue his support for the Fairview Museum because it has brought visitors from around the world to the community. Jacques says it is a fascinating facility for a small town and he is impressed with what it has to offer.

Clifford A. Wheeler Clifford A. Wheeler has lived in Fairview most of his life, his family roots are in Fairview, his business is in Fairview and his passion for community service was developed here.

Wheeler has served the community as a member of the Fairview Planning and Zoning Commission, on the Fairview Museum Board, the Peterson Dance Hall Restoration Committee, and as a city councilman for the last seven and-ahalf years.

While serving as a councilmember, he has overseen the Pioneer Days Celebration, Fairview City Buildings and Grounds Department, the Cemetery Department, Public Safety Department, Sewer and Water Department and has served as interim Mayor as needed.

Wheeler says Fairview City is

Matthew Sorensen a great place to live, but the city will face some uphill battles in keeping up with current growth trends. His goal is to continue to guide the city by actively planning to develop water and sewer infrastructure.

He also will work to ensure the electric department is upgraded to keep pace with the growth to come and plans to help make sure city ordinances are relevant to today’s world.

Wheeler is seeking re-election to one of the four-year seats on the Fairview City Council. He says it has been a privilege to serve as a councilman and says his door is always open because he cares about citizen concerns for the city.

Matthew Sorensen Matthew Sorensen is a lifelong resident of Fairview. Like many others in the town, he and his wife, KaeLyn, have a vested interest in the decisions made by the city council. He feels these decisions affect whether or not children will want to raise their own families in Fairview.

That is why he is seeking to fill one of the four-year council seats.

Sorensen is a Veteran of the United States Army and currently serves the state in a law enforcement capacity. He is looking forward to the opportunity to use his knowledge, experience and common sense serving the Fairview community.

He regularly attends city council meetings and knows and understand the issues Fairview is currently facing. He says there are ongoing improvement projects with the city culinary water and sewer systems that are in the planning and engineering stages.

Sorensen is a Certified Public Manager® and has been involved with construction his whole adult life. He hopes to use his experience and be a voice for Fairview citizens when managing these projects.

He says the city could also be taking a more proactive approach on keeping up with the needs of city infrastructure. As a council member he will work with city employees and use their expertise as city needs are examined and addressed.

Sorensen notes that there are families and individuals in the community that volunteer on a regular basis and they are greatly appreciated. Volunteers and the city employees are the heart and lungs of this community.

There is so much good that

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comes from volunteering and the city could use more of it. Whether helping with the sports park or helping the Fairview Museum of History and Art maintain its status as a treasured destination to visit.

Working together, the council, volunteers and city employees can all help make the Pioneer Day celebration even better, the community safer and more beautiful than it already is.

Sorensen and his wife love Fairview and care about the people that live here. He looks forward to the opportunity of hearing and serving the people of Fairview.

Brad Welch Brad Welch has had previous experience as a city councilmember in Fairview, having previously served two terms .

Welch thinks the city is doing well overall, but there are a few things that should be focused on improving. He is seeking to fill one of the four-year city council seats.

He says Fairview is beginning to see increased growth again, it is important to make sure the growth is managed in a way that protects the city infrastructure, and maintains the community feel that citizens all appreciate about Fairview.

Welch believes that Fairview City’s greatest asset is the employees that dedicate their time and knowledge to the city. Unlike bigger cities, where the employees can be separated into different departments and work in their own tasks and fields, the employees of Fairview City work together on all of the city tasks and do an amazing job.

He says the city needs to ensure employees are taken care of, so the city does not train employees just to have them leave to take employment elsewhere.

During his previous terms on the city council, Welch says the city worked hard to make sure that the city had financial reserves in the event circumstances arose that needed im-

mediate attention outside of the current budgeted general funds.

Welch would like to work with the mayor and other city council members to make sure that budgeting for both operation and capital expenses put the city in a situation where money can again be set aside for unexpected expenses that arise and are just a part of being a small city.

As previously mentioned, Welch feels Fairview City is being managed well currently, but he would like to help improve on the remaining items that could use a little attention to really set Fairview City up for many successful and prosperous years to come.

Michael C. Mackay Michael C. Mackay is seeking to fill the one two-year city council seat. He was born and raised in Provo, but explains that his great-great grandfather was one of the first settlers of Sanpete Valley. And his grandfather grew up in Fairview.

When Mackay was young, his family would come down to Fairview for a few weeks in the summer and stay in the old adobe house and spend some time up on the mountain.

Later on, with his wife and children, the Mackay family moved to southern California and lived there for 40 years.

When considering retirement, the Mackays’ moved to Fairview just over five years ago. His parents had been living in Fairview since the 1980s.

Mackay recently retired after 50 years in the printing industry. He is looking forward to working for all the Fairview residents thru the city council.

He believes that everyone needs to be involved with the community in any way they can.

He wants to help Fairview be fiscally sound with controlled growth for the future.

It is his belief that Fairview can keep the small town feel while moving forward to make this a better community for citizen’s children to raise their families.

FOUNTAIN GREEN—It’s time to watch for Municipal Election ballots which will be delivered to registered voters beginning Oct. 15. In Fountain Green there are three four-year council seats up for grabs and six candidates have filed for the positions.

The six candidates on voter ballots are: Incumbent Jerime Ivory, DeWayne E. Omer, Stuart A. Smith, Stuart Hansen, Shelith E. Jacobson and Julio Tapia.

Jerime Ivory Jerime Ivory has lived in Fountain Green for most of his life. Ivory and his wife, Abby, have raised five children. He loves the small town feel and character that citizens have enjoyed.

Ivory has served two terms as a city councilman and says he would love to serve again. He has been active in the Fountain Green Fire Department, Lions Club, Lamb Day Committee, North Sanpete Ambulance Board and has served in various church callings.

He wants to help the city to wisely plan for the inevitable future changes that will be faced, working to ensure Fountain Green’s infrastructure can handle sustainable growth.

Ivory has pledged that with his re-election, he will strive to do what is best for the city and its citizens, take the responsibility seriously and will continue to serve diligently.

DeWayne Omer DeWayne Omer says he is a devoted husband and father.

With four sons, a daughter and 11 grandchildren, Omer says his family is important.

Fountain Green has been his home for 20 years. For many years he has observed the service of others that have made Fountain Green an excellent place to live and raise a family.

Omer has enjoyed the opportunities of serving for many years in the Boy Scouts of America, on the Lamb Day Committee and in various church leadership positions.

He believes that Fountain Green can provide a great place for residents to live and would like to better serve the community. He has worked to study and be mindful of issues that will impact its citizens.

Omer points out that some of the issues being discussed are city infrastructures, such as road maintenance, snow removal and care of cityowned buildings. He says that according to information he has gathered, Fountain Green City does not anticipate any tax increases.

According to Omer, issues like these will be his top priority if he is elected to serve

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DeWayne E. Omer on the city council. He further states that he will respect the views and opinions of others.

Stuart Hansen Stuart Hansen was born and raised in Fountain Green.

He graduated from North Sanpete High School, Snow College and Utah Valley University with a bachelor degree in accounting. He is seeking to fill one of the Fountain Green four-year city council seats.

Hansen says he is running for the city council seat to repay the citizens of Fountain Green for their love. He points out that, like any other city there are always problems or issues to deal with. One of Fountain Green’s problems is compliance with zoning and how the city should handle properties that do not meet the current rules.

As a young man Hansen earned the Eagle Scout award and also served in the San Antonio Texas Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He met his future wife, Kathrine Kendall, of Mt. Pleasant; while attending the Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti.

The couple have been blessed with one daughter, Paislee. He currently works as an accountant for National Vinyl Products in Nephi and plans to build a home for their family in Fountain Green.

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Ephraim EPHRAIM—Municipal election ballots will be sent out beginning Oct. 15. In Ephraim, there are three four-year city council seats to be filled. Three candidates have filed for the positions along with three write-in candidates. Ephraim registered voters will be able to choose from six candidates. Three will be listed on the ballot: Incumbent Richard P. Wheeler, Ted Meikle and Kimberlee Jacobson and three candidates will need to be written-in, they are: Tyler Alder, Alma Ralph Lund and Robert C. Neilson.

Ted Meikle Ted Meikle grew up on a farm in Utah, served a mission in Bolivia, helped translate the Book of Mormon into Aymara, graduated from Brigham Young University and then from the University of Chicago Law School.

After practicing law in Minnesota for 25 years and raising six kids, Meikle and his spouse, Jill, returned to Utah, bought and managed the Willow Creek Inn for 11 years and are now retired.

Meikle believes the purpose of local government can be distilled into two items. First, to

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protect individual freedoms; and second, to promote the general well-being of the community.

According to Meikle, these two purposes of government almost always clash because it is only by giving up some individual liberties that a community can be created that will allow the people to enjoy more important individual liberties.

For example, only by giving up personal freedom to do whatever a person wants on roads can the more important freedom be gained, to use the road to travel safely and quickly to where people want to go.

Every time Ephraim City spends a dollar, it is involved in this trade-off of individual freedom for group benefit.

Consider the city’s purchase of a snow plow truck. If the truck costs $100,000 and there are 1,000 taxpayers in the city, that truck costs each taxpayer an average of $100.

By buying the truck, the city has in effect decided that it can spend that $100,000 for more benefit than the 1,000 taxpayers could have done on their own.

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Those who decide what the city does must be constantly asked, “Are the hoped-for benefits and freedoms worth the price of money and freedoms being paid?”

Kimberlee Jacobson Kimberlee Jacobson says she has been part of Ephraim City for over 30 years, employed in the city and honored to call Ephraim, home. Jacobson says she has no hidden agenda and simply believes that if she is able to serve the Ephraim community, then she should.

Jacobson says she has met many wonderful people and gained great friends. She is a committed person and a hard worker and plans to use her work ethic in her service as a council member. Jacobson is working to educate herself with the concerns of the citizens and the city budget and plans to be a voice for all.

She loves Ephraim and San-

pete County. She feels blessed to be from the lineage of diligent hard-working pioneers that founded this beautiful state. Jacobson has learned much from their examples and pledges to represent Ephraim with the integrity and smalltown simplicity on which it was founded.

She says her views are conservative and believes that if a person wants something, they must work for it. Jacobson plans to influence the youth in the community by creating projects to give them an opportunity to help the elderly and those in need. She feels these actions will build self-esteem and confidence.

Jacobson wants to see more growth and progress in the community in ways that will still represent a small hometown environment. She says the citizens of Ephraim are a fine example of patriotism.

Mt. Pleasant MT. PLEASANT—All registered voters can expect to receive ballots for the Municipal Election after delivery begins Oct. 15. In Mt. Pleasant, there are three four-year city council seats to be filled along with the two-year office of mayor.

The six candidates who have filed to fill the council seats are: Incumbent Keith Collier, Stan Farnsworth, Cathy Ostler, Rondy G. Black, Sam Draper and Russell G. “Bull” Keisel.

Three candidates are seeking to fill the mayor seat: Dan H. Anderson, David Brown and write-in candidate Michael Olsen.

Rondy Black Rondy Black is seeking to fill one of the vacant city council seats. He has been a lifelong resident of north Sanpete County and has called Mt. Pleasant his home since 1998.

He married Heather Tolman in 2008, and together the couple are raising four children, with one off to college.

Black has a blue collar background and has developed a strong, honest work ethic. He has worked in all phases of residential construction, road construction, drainage, utilities and is currently employed at Canyon Fuel Co., Skyline Mine, as an Underground Fireboss.

Black is proud to call Mt. Pleasant home. However, he believes the city has room for improvement. Infrastructure is a top priority that needs to be updated to meet the current demand and prepare for future growth.

He says the roads have become a hazard and require urgent action along with the irrigation system which is outdated and needs to be upgraded

to include more water storage and careful management.

He also has a strong desire for growth to be planned carefully, including enforcement of existing city ordinances before creating new ones. Black will promote a strong police department to continue to keep the city safe. He feels the city could be doing better and would like to bring a new approach to serving Mt. Pleasant.

Dan H. Anderson Dan Anderson served as Mt. Pleasant City power superintendent for 28 years and later as a city councilman. While serving as a councilman, he was appointed by the council to fill the remainder of Mayor Sandra Bigler’s term when she resigned.

Anderson is now seeking to fill the Mt. Pleasant mayor seat. He says that during his 32 years of service to Mt. Pleasant City he has had an open door policy. In the city electrical department he and the employees worked as a team to provide the citizens with outstanding electrical service. He says he has carried this policy forward while serving as the appointed mayor.

Anderson says the city employees communicate with him openly and honestly. They know he trusts them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.

He has high expectations for all of them and says the constant goal is to unite and to heal where there have been misunderstandings.

He plans to continue to use his engineering and accounting education and experience on a daily basis to make sure that taxpayer money is used wisely. He says he is responsible and responsive and strives

MORONI—Municipal Election ballots will be delivered beginning Oct. 15 to all registered voters. Moroni City has three four-year council seats to be filled and four candidates have filed to fill those seats. The candidates are: Incumbent Jenifer Lamb, incumbent Bevan W. Wulfenstein, Jared Howells and D. Craig Draper.

The city also has one twoyear council seat to be filled.

Only one candidate has filed for the position, Troy Prestwich.

Jared Howells Jared Howells has lived in Moroni for six years and states that he is unaffiliated with any political party. Howells chooses to base his decisions on what he perceives to be logical and of moral principle.

He prefers to find truth rather than stick to misguided political dogma.

Howells believes in the rights of the individual and believes that government’s role as a republic is to protect the rights of the individual.

He also believes that as a cor-

Jared Howells poration, Moroni City has an obligation to its citizens to provide promised services at reasonable cost.

When elected as a Moroni City council member, Howells says that to the best of his ability and within the constraints of the position, he will protect private property rights and the rights of the individual.

He will also work to keep basic services in check and running smoothly, as well as, keeping unnecessary projects from becoming future tax and labor burdens.

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daily to do both.

Anderson says the city is currently developing a 10year general plan for the timeframe of 2020-30. He says it will be an era of challenges from growth to job creation.

Currently Anderson is helping to develop two more phases in the industrial park to provide more jobs and increase the city tax base. He says the city is working with over $18 million in grants for irrigation projects and road improvements.

Anderson is implementing existing building ordinances in accordance with the city code. He says businesses and individuals can be assured that plans will go through the planning commission and building permit process.

David Brown David Brown is seeking to fill the mayor seat in Mt. Pleasant City. Brown is married and has lived in Mt. Pleasant for the past seven years. He is a college graduate from the Utah Valley University paralegal program and has over 156 credit hours from Southern Utah University in business and criminal justice.

According to Brown, he is currently enrolled at Grand Canyon University in a Master’s degree program on city

management, homeland security and emergency management. He feels that being able to prepare Mt. Pleasant City for any emergency is an area of concern for all the citizens.

Brown’s information indicates that he worked as a paralegal investigator for the Attorney General Robert Hansen, Robert DeBry, and Kane County Attorney Jim Sacarth. He was featured on ABC’s 20/20 with Jon Stossel, discussing “do it yourself” legal forms for Utah and California.

Brown is also a disabled Vietnam Veteran with the 82nd Airborne, was in the Watts Riots and Dominican Republic Riots and flew with Air America along the Ho Chi Minh trail from Udorn Thailand.

He has written two books, “Are You Ready” about family preparedness and “How God Made America Free”.

He says he has volunteered with the Red Cross, with deployments to Huston, TX; and the Baton Rouge floods. He has seen the effects of disasters up close and wants to make sure Mt. Pleasant is fully prepared during any emergency.

Brown says he has taught classes on the constitution and the proper role of government

and is well-read on the founding fathers’ constitutional ideas and history of America.

According to Brown, this current election is important because he says one of the main issues is whether Mt. Pleasant City will hire a city manager and pay him $150,000 per year or not.

Brown says that if he is elected, the city will not go down that road. He says the mayor is supposed to step up and be the city manager and executive officer and accept the pay of $250 per month.

Brown says his priority as mayor will be for more accountability, transparency and a balanced budget along with fixing the roads and finding out where the water has gone.

Michael Olsen Michael Olsen is seeking the office of mayor for Mt. Pleasant City. Olsen is a write-in candidate for the office. To vote for him, voters will have to write-in his name on the ballot. Olsen says his passion to serve others and his community are the driving factors in the decision to run for mayor.

Olsen has been the maintenance coordinator at Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital for over 18 years. He is also a contractor, real estate

investor and a farmer.

Olsen was born in and has lived in Mt. Pleasant his whole life. He married Margo Anderson of Fairview, and from this marriage the couple have five children and five grandchildren.

He has consistently been labeled as a workaholic and a simple, down to earth person.

He is known by many for his countless hours of service.

He has watched the town of Mt. Pleasant grow for over 50 years and would like to assist the people of the community in creating the single best place to live in Utah.

Olsen pledges that if he is elected as Mt. Pleasant’s mayor, he will have open communication between the city and its citizens. This would allow the public to make informed decisions on what needs to be addressed and what can be afforded within the city.

Olsen says he would be transparent in where the city’s money is spent. He would inform community members of current hardships within the city so they have the knowledge and willingness to help the city council make decisions about infrastructure, facilities, public service and overall quality of life within the community.

Manti MANTI—Municipal Election ballots will be sent out to all registered voter beginning Oct. 15. In Manti, three fouryear city council seats need to be filled. The four candidates who filed to fill those three seats are: Incumbent Gary E. Chidester, incumbent Darren R. Dyreng, Linda B. Christiansen and Jason

Vernon.

Linda B. Christiansen Linda B. Christiansen has resided in Manti for 25 years. She met and married her husband after graduating from Snow College and together they have raised three children and manage their family farm.

For the last 23 years,

Christiansen has worked in Manti at the Sanpete County Courthouse in the Building and Zoning Office. During her career, she has received certification and licensing as a residential building and plumbing inspector, permit technician and notary public.

She feels her years of ex-

perience, knowledge and insight with growth will be a great asset to Manti City.

Christiansen loves to be involved and to contribute to the community and has coached little league softball and basketball for many years.

Christiansen was a member of the Sanpete County

Fairboard and commercial booth director and for 15 years with the face most people identify as the ticket lady for the county fair. She also serves as a county delegate.

Christiansen says she is hard working, experienced and fair. She wants to give back to the city that gave her a place to call home.

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H CANDIDATES SEEKING ELECTION H Gunnison GUNNISON—Ballots for the upcoming Municipal Elections will be sent to all registered voters beginning Oct. 15. In Gunnison, three four-year city council seats need to be filled. Six candidates have filed to fill the three seats.

The six candidates are: Incumbent Blake Donaldson, Brian Sorenson, Justen K. Mellor, Scott W. Reid, Stella S. Hill and Rodney L. Taylor.

Scott Reid Scott Reid is seeking to fill one of the city council seats.

Reid has lived in the Gunnison Valley for 43 years and has owned his own business for 25 years.

Reid says he loves the community, which is why he is seeking to serve on the city council. He would like to ensure the communities voice is heard and is in favor of responsible government spending.

Stella Hill Stella Hill is seeking to serve on the Gunnison City Council. Hill and her husband, Dennis, moved to the valley nearly 40 years ago to raise their children near his parents, Forrest and Lucele Hill. In 1992, Stella started teaching English to seventh grade students and continued as a teacher for 25 years.

Stella Hill has served on the Library Board and the Planning and Zoning Committee for many years. Currently she has enjoyed working on the beautification committee tending flowers on Main Street.

Hill notes that there are a few issues she hopes to help Gunnison City accomplish if she is elected. She notes three issues: sidewalks, road paving and the city pool.

She says that after a timeworn house was demolished to allow her son, Ben, and his wife Megan, build a new home for their family all that was left was a cracked, uneven sidewalk with the date 9-25-22 etched on it.

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Stella S. Hill uncovered, Hill was quite amazed to think that the city had enough funds in 1922 to build a network of sidewalks.

She notes the current council is working on an updated sidewalk project.

Secondly, Hill says current city ordinance mandates where roads have to be paved and points out that a young couple wanting to build a new home on a dirt road may have to come up with the money to pave it. She would like to revisit this code and see if changes can be made to encourage more building in the city.

Last of all, she says the Gunnison City Pool is a destination for everyone on a hot summer afternoon. There have been improvements made in recent years to improve the total environment to help make it a place where children and families can have a safe place to spend a summer afternoon.

In July, Hill spent an enjoyable afternoon with her grandchildren jumping, diving and splashing in the pool. She would be in favor of continuing the projects to encourage more people to utilize the pool.

She is excited for the chance to serve on the city council to help continue with current plans for a safer city with easier access to popular sites. Hill loves being retired and spending time with her children and grandchildren, but says she will be a hardworking, active, concerned council member if elected.

Spring City SPRING CITY—Ballots for the General Municipal Elections are set to be delivered to all registered voters beginning Oct. 15. Voters in Spring City will be voting to select three city councilmembers and a new mayor.

The three candidates who have filed to fill the three vacant council seats are: Incumbent Craig D. Clark, incumbent Cody Harmer and Joe L. McGriff. Two candidates have filed for the mayor’s seat: Cami Hathaway and Cynthia A. DeGrey.

Cami Hathaway Cami (Christensen) Hathaway is seeking to fill the vacant Spring City mayor’s seat. She says she fell in love with Spring City 27 years ago, planted roots here and plans on staying. She is married to her best friend, Rick Hathaway, and together the couple have eight children and 13 grandchildren.

Hathaway serves in North Sanpete School District working with youth at the high school teaching special education and EMR/EMT classes.

She says she enjoys the energy of the youth and encourages them to get involved with their communities to keep them busy with productive activities.

She also volunteers in the Spring City Fire Department and is an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.

Hathaway feels that God, family and government are the beliefs she protects the most.

Spring City is important to her and she wants to ensure that the city’s citizens can continue living in a place that stays safe and that properties are maintained and protected.

She says that it is important

STERLING—All registered voters will soon receive the ballots for General Minicipal Elections beginning Oct. 15. All votes must be cast by 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5. In Sterling, there are two four-year council seats to be filled. Three candidates are available for voters to choose from: Incumbent Kendall A. Voorhees, Justin Alder and write-in Kim Killpack.

In addition, one two-year council seat is open and incumbent Yvonne V. Larsen has filed for the seat.

Justin Alder Justin Alder is seeking to fill one of the four-year council seats. He was born in Nephi and grew up in Manti. While attending Manti High School he served as FFA president and Sterling Scholar for trade and technology. After high school he served in the Toronto, Canada Chinese Speaking Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Alder attended Snow College and earned an associate of arts degree and also attended Brigham Young University (BYU) where he obtained a

as a city to keep up good education, maintain strong infrastructure of homes and plan for water in the future. Communication is vital in keeping Spring City a tight-knit community.

Hathaway says that to live in such a unique, artistic and talented community, there is a need to make sure to use resources that are within the city. The city ordinances need to be effective, current and enforceable for the protection and preservation of neighborhoods and Spring City’s unique status as a historical town.

Cynthia A. DeGrey Cynthia Allred DeGrey says she is excited to run as a candidate for the office of mayor. She is a Spring City native and says living here has given her many opportunities to serve and participate in city government.

DeGrey served as a member of the Spring City Council in 1980 and again in 1998. She also served a term on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and most recently as the city’s sports and recreation director.

She has also enjoyed chairing multiple Spring City Pioneer Day celebrations, Christmas celebrations and Miss Spring City pageants.

DeGrey comes from a long line of public servants. Her great-grandfather, James Anderson Allred, was the first mayor of Spring City. Many other family members have served as mayor and council members over the years.

She has been married to Paul DeGrey for 10 years. Paul has five married children and so this marriage made her an instant grandmother to 13 grandchildren and four more have been added since their marriage. She says there isn’t

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anything more rewarding than being a grandma.

In 2016, DeGrey retired from Central Utah Counseling Center after 39 years of employment as an Executive Assistant. Her job duties included team supervisor, human resource officer, and budget/ payroll responsibilities.

According to DeGrey, she also worked with federal and state auditors and worked closely with the governing board which was made up of county commissioners from the six counties served by the agency.

DeGrey feels the mayor’s primary role is to provide leadership to the council and city employees. She says he has had successful leadership responsibilities in both her professional and personal life.

Fiscal responsibility is DeGrey’s primary goal and says the city budget will be reviewed monthly as a council to make sure revenues and expenses are staying within budget since the city has limited opportunities to generate revenue.

She also says public safety is a high priority. DeGrey pledges to work closely with both law enforcement and the fire department to ensure citizens receive the best protection possible.

Farming and agriculture have been the main stay of the

community since 1852, she says, and there are still have a few multi-generational farm families in the community.

It’s important that people continue to recognize and support these occupations.

DeGrey has served as a board member for the Friends of Historic Spring City for over 10 years and wants to see the city zoning ordinances enhance and support the national historic designation. She is also supportive of Spring City Arts and would like to see the city provide more support and encouragement to the arts community.

She feels grateful to the military veterans and wants to work closely with both the VFW and American Legion in providing an American Flag display at the city cemetery for Memorial Day weekend and Veterans Day. DeGrey would like to organize volunteer groups to oversee city celebrations as well as beautification efforts in Spring City.

If elected mayor, she plans to be available at city hall once or twice per week and encourages residents and city employees to stop by to visit, share their concerns or suggestions on how working together the community can be a better place to live.

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Yvonne V. Larsen bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a second major in Chinese. He completed the BYU Chinese Flagship Program which included intensive study and work in Nanjing and Baotou China.

Alder has served in many leadership positions including church service, Boy Scout leadership and work-related leadership rolls. He works for Freedom Innovation as a senior mechanical engineer.

Alder says that outdoor activities are on the top of his list. He enjoys hunting, fishing, riding a motorcycle and enjoying the area’s mountains. He also en-

joys fixing things from cars to four wheelers and enjoys a good challenge.

He says he is a good fit for Sterling because he was raised as a Sanpete native and has had an opportunity to see other parts of the world. Alder feels he has a real appreciation for the blessing it is to live in a small town and have a great community. Alder pledges to strive to maintain the uniqueness Sterling has.

Yvonne Larsen Yvonne Larsen is seeking re-election to the two-year city council seat. She was raised in Manti where she attended local schools graduating from Manti High School and Snow College where she was active in student government, music groups and various committees.

Larsen has been a resident of Sterling for 50 years where she and her husband Terry raised their family. The couple owned and operated “Terry’s” (Larsen Oil Co.) for nearly 20 years. The couple have two children and six grandchildren.

She worked for Zions Bank for 36 years and retired as a customer service manager.

Larsen realizes the importance of policies and procedures in maintaining a strong financial system in government.

Larsen says her experience in compliance issues, money handling, and communication have been beneficial in performing the duties involved in the office of a council member.

She has served as a council member involved in planning town celebrations, addressing specific concerns of citizens and as a water payment clerk.

Larsen points out that by following established guidelines provided by federal, state and local governments, the Sterling spring water project is now underway.

Larsen says she is civic minded and would like to continue to maintain the efficiency of Sterling’s business procedures in providing these essential services to the citizens.

By working together as youth and adults, she says improvements can be made to the park, softball field, playground equipment and everyone can feel like they have contributed to Sterling’s progress.

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NS freshman, JV football lose two, win one Co-ed softball league RAY LAFOLLETTE

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MT. PLEASANT—North Sanpete High School (NSHS) has a good group of Hawk football players participating in their freshman and junior varsity football teams. As these young men age and practice football their skills are improving.

NSF vs Juab The North Sanpete Hawk freshman team took on the Juab Wasp’s Sept. 26 on the NSHS home field. The Hawk freshman struggled against the Wasps who scored three touchdowns with successful extra point kicks in the first quarter.

The second quarter began 21-0 in the Wasps favor, but with 6:46 on the clock, the Hawks successfully scored their first goal and kicked in the extra point to bring the score to 21-7. The Wasps scored another goal just two minutes later and at halftime the score was 28-7, Wasps ahead.

With just over five minutes left in the third quarter, the Hawks scored again and kicked in the extra point, but it was their last score of the game. The Hawks freshman team pushed hard, but was unable to stop the Juab Wasp team which went on to win the game 49-21.

North Sanpete Hawk’s freshman football team could not be stopped from defeating the Manti Templar freshman on the Manti High School home field Oct. 3 beating the Templars 13-6.

(Photo courtesy of Tayler Allan) NSJV vs Templars North Sanpete Hawk’s undefeated junior varsity team took on the Manti Templars JV team Oct. 3 in Manti. It was apparent that the two teams were pretty well matched in size and strategy as both teams pushed the ball hard.

Neither team scored during the first quarter, but in the second quarter, with 8:04 on the clock, Manti scored and kicked in the extra point bringing the score to 7-0. The rest of the second quarter and all of third

quarter were spent pushing the ball up and down the field as neither team scored.

In the fourth quarter, with 6:13 on the clock, the Templars were successful in kicking in a field goal and the score went up 10-0 for the Manti team.

About four minutes later, with 2:37 on the clock, the Templars JV fumbled the ball and North Sanpete recovered it and took possession.

The Hawks JV team quickly took advantage of the situation and made their first

Lady Hawks fall to Union, send Rabbits scampering

touchdown with 1:13 left in the fourth quarter. The Hawks also kicked in the extra point bringing the score to 10-7. But it wasn’t enough as time ran out and the Templars won 10-7 giving the Hawk JV team their first loss of the season.

NSF vs Templars That same day, Oct. 3, the North Sanpete freshman football team watched as the North Sanpete junior varsity team lost against the Templars.

Perhaps the freshman didn’t want to also lose or the anger

of defeat spurred the team to be more aggressive on the field.

In either case, the NS freshman Hawks pushed forward and won 13-6.

In the first quarter, North Sanpete freshman Hawk Terrel Akauola was successful in getting the ball over the goal line and scored the Hawks first touchdown. The extra point kick was good and the Hawks went up 7-0.

The Templars pushed hard in the second quarter and with 2:38 left in the quarter, Manti’s freshman made their first touchdown, but the extra point was stopped by the Hawks. The score went to 7-6, still in Hawks favor at halftime.

The second half began with the Hawks kickoff to the Templars. That third quarter involved aggressive defense by both teams. It wasn’t until the clock was down to 1:30 in the quarter that North Sanpete’s freshman scored but the extra point punt was blocked.

With the score now 13-6, Hawk favor, the fourth quarter began. The press was on by both teams. Manti fumbled again and North Sanpete recovered, but even with that there were no scores by either team in the fourth. So the NS Hawks freshman team took the game 13-6.

MT. PLEASANT — In co-ed softball action this week, Split Valley defeated Benchwarmers 27-4; Wheelers’ beat Slip N’ Slide 29-11; 180 Fitness over Biggies 7-0; 180 Fitness beat Applegarth’s 18-16; Team No Name defeated Total Coverage Painting 1715; Team No Name over Split Valley 22-6; Total Coverage Painting defeated Chimps With Sticks 23-3; Slip N’ Slide beat MKJ Construction 18-6; Wheeler’s over Biggies 7-0; The Gappers beat Chimps With Sticks 2210; The Gappers defeated Benchwarmers 37-8; and Applegarth’s over MKJ Construction 20-5.

1.Wheeler’s.................15-1 2.180 Fitness.............12-4 3.Biggies....................11-5 4.Team No Name.........11-5 5.Total Coverage Paint.10-6 6.The Gappers.......... 10-6 7.Applegarth’s............. 9-7 8.Split Valley............ 6-10 9.MKJ Construction...4-12 10.Slip N’ Slide..........4-12 11.Benchwarmers....... 2-14 12.Chimps with Sticks.. 1-15

MORONI # 1 TAKES 1ST – 2ND GRADE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

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DUCHESNE — North Sanpete traveled to Duchesne last Tuesday, to take on the Union Cougars for a first place standing in region.

The Lady Hawks previously dropped a match to the Cougars earlier in the season and had hoped to compete for a higher state ranking, but were unable to perform. The Hawks struggled in serve receive giving up 8 aces to Union. The subpar passing forced North Sanpete to make a weak offensive show, allowing Union multiple offensive opportunities. North Sanpete lost all three sets with set scores of 9-25, 9-25, and 15-25.

Head Coach Rickie Stewart said of the match, “Our passing is usually our strongest asset; however, we allowed Union to repeatedly serve getting us stuck in rotations unable to sideout.”

With the game out of the way, the Hawks hoped to not repeat the disheartening performance as they prepared

Junior outside hitter Melissa Ferre dominated the Delta Rabbits contributing 15 kills in the three set victory played on the Hawks’ home court. (Photo courtesy of Jori Turpin) to take on Delta at home on defensive and serve receive Thursday. presence allowing the Hawks more offensive opportunities Delta than they did against Union.

The Hawks hosted Delta on Junior outside hitter Melissa Thursday and were able to beat Ferre lead the Hawks in kills the Rabbits in three sets. The contributing 15 with senior Hawks had an almost exact right side Makenzie Lewis and opposite performance from senior outside hitter Sara Oldtheir Union game on Tuesday royd each adding 6. as they took all three sets with The Lady Hawks currently scores of 25-9, 25-9, and 25- have a 7-2 region record, los23. North Sanpete was back ing both sets to Union High on their game with a great School.

Moroni # 1 defeated Mt. Pleasant # 2 to win the North Sanpete 1st – 2nd Grade Soccer League championship. Team members were Isaac Christensen, Viliuto Isaac Tapia, Ethan Hales, Kolton Cook, Jonathan Avevalo, Zoe Cervantes, Greysen Wilkey, Kayson Pay, Tommy Draper, Avery Roberts and Coach Kori Hales.

MT. PLEASANT # 2 TAKES SECOND PLACE IN 1ST – 2ND GRADE SOCCER

MORONI TAKES 3RD – 4TH GRADE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

Moroni defeated Spring City to win the North Sanpete 3rd – 4th Grade Soccer League championship. Team members were Chrisitan Cisneros, Jose Angel Tapia, Katelyn Roberts, Ivan Reyes, Fernando Cervantes, Dylan Navarrete, Sydney Braitwaite, Emmanuel Lemus, Keston Lamb and Coach Lorena Cervantes.

Mt. Pleasant # 2 took second place in the North Sanpete 1st – 2nd Grade Soccer League. Team members were Greyson Allred, Tayisha Brothersen, Keston Corona, William Dyches, Alexis Gutierrez, Alanna Harper, Jeremy King, Daniel Watts and Coach Nikki Shepherd.

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MORONI TAKES 7TH – 8TH GRADE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP Moroni defeated Mt. Pleasant # 3 to win the North Sanpete 7th – 8th Grade Soccer League championship. Team members were Axel Cisneros, Diego Reyes, Martin Tinoco, Joel Gasca, Gabriel Adame, Gage Oldroyd and Coach Collette Oldroyd.

Spring City took second place in the North Sanpete 3rd – 4th Grade Soccer League. Team members were Ethan Bailey, Boston Drew, Owen Faddis, Madex Hansen, Dayton Hooser, Leighton Johansen, Annie Madsen, Kandalyn Mickel, Colt North, Jacey Walker, Opal Webb and Coach Brittany Walker.

MT. PLEASANT #1 TAKES 5TH-6TH GRADE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

MT. PLEASANT # 3 TAKES SECOND PLACE IN 7TH – 8TH GRADE SOCCER Mt. Pleasant # 3 took second place in the North Sanpete 7th – 8th Grade Soccer League.

Team members were Jessica Applegarth, Mari Briggs, Matthew Deaton, Angelo Harper, Willow Stewart and Coach Kathryn Applegarth.

MT PLEASANT #2 TAKES SECOND IN 5TH-6TH GRADE SOCCER Mt. Pleasant #1 defeated Mt. Pleasant #2 to take the North Sanpete 5th–6th Grade Soccer League championship. Team members were Aibree Allen, Noah Allen, Amelia Anderson, Benjamin Gomez, Gabriel Gomez, Slater Griffith, Josh Jones, Phoebe Nichols, Gracie Tanner, and Coaches Angel Gomez and Nathaniel Gomez.

Flag football league MT. PLEASANT--In flag football action this week, The Boys defeated The Killers 396; Applegarth’s beat Swift Kick In The Grass 26-0; Shock– N– Aww over The Captains 46-8;

and Not Punt Intended beat 180 Fitness 39-6.

1. Applegarth’s............... 3-0 2. The Captains............... 2-1 3. Swift Kick In The Grass .2-1 4. No Punt Intended......... 2-1

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Mt. Pleasant # 2 took second place in the North Sanpete 5th – 6th Grade Soccer League. Team members were Esme Castro, Miley Clawson, Aramis Delbecq, Elliott Delbecq, Jayden Fowles, Ayden Hardy, Jesse Nuttall, Emmett Spencer, Ashton Wade and Coach Amy Watts.

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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 October 30, 2019 either electronically using the Divisions o n - l i n e 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) 5387240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) 53-916 (a44675): Tate Farms Utah LLC propose(s) using 5.2383 cfs OR 895.882 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles North of Fountain Green) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 51-8856 (a45074): Larry and Shirley Macintosh propose(s) using 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 51-8855 (a45121): Darold E. and Sharen E. Coburn, Indianola Irrigation Company propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for DOMESTIC. 51-8858 (a45126): Christi Simpson propose(s) using 1.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. EXTENSIONS 65-3528 (a30172): G. and S. Van Orman Family Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.0058 cfs OR 0.868 ac-ft. from groundwater (0.5 miles North of Wales) for STOCKWATERING. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal Notice 45114 Published in The Pyramid October 3 and 10, 2019.

INVITATION TO BID FOUNTAIN GREEN PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING General contractor seeking subcontractor bids.

Project includes: 16,540 sq. ft. pre-engineered metal building with fire station, city offices, library, police station and community room with kitchen with all associated work and associated site and utility work.

Complete plans and specifications can be found at: www.buskincorporated.com under the plan room tab.

Bid date: October 10, 2019, by 3 p.m.

Email bids to: Kathryn@buskincorporated.com.

Contact Daniel Busk with questions or clarifications at: dan@buskincorporated.com or 435-201-0339.

Legal notice 45155 Published in The Pyramid October 3 and 10, 2019.

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MORONI CITY PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILING OF ANNEXATION PETITION A petition for annexation has been filed in the office of the Moroni City Recorder for the purpose of requesting annexation of a parcel of property known as the Mike Norman Annexation.

The proposed area for annexation is contiguous to the current corporate limits of Moroni City, and is more particularly described as follows, to wit: Parcel No. 25315X3: Beginning 19.77 chains South from the center of Section 10, Township 15 South, Range 3 East of the Salt Lake Base and Meridian, thence South 1.53 chains, thence East 2.68 chains, thence North 0.89 chains, thence North 76° 30ʼ West 2.76 chains to the point of beginning.

Parcel No. 25315X4: Beginning 21.30 chains South from the center of Section 10, Township 15 South, Range 3 East of the Salt Lake Base and Meridian, thence East 2.68 chains; thence South 48.84 feet; thence West 2.68 chains; thence North 48.84 feet to the point of beginning.

Parcel No. 25321: Beginning 23.90 chains South from the center of Section 10, Township 15 South, Range 3 East of the Salt Lake Base and Meridian, thence South 76°30ʼ East 2.76 chains, thence North 2.50 chains, thence West 2.68 chains, thence South 1.86 chains to the point of beginning Notice of certification was received by the Moroni City Council on September 19, 2019. The complete annexation petition and survey map are available for inspection and copying in the offices of the Moroni City Recorder at 80 South 200 West, Moroni, Utah.

Moroni City may grant the petition and annex the area described in the petition unless a written protest to the annexation is filed with the Moroni City Recorder by October 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.

You may also attend a public hearing regarding the annexation at the Moroni City Council meeting, 80 S. 200 West, Moroni, Utah, Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

A protest to the annexation petition may be filed by property owners if it contains the signature of the owners of private real property that: (1) is located in the unincorporated area within 2 miles of the area proposed for annexation; (2) covers at least 25% of the private land area located in the unincorporated area within 2 miles of the area proposed for annexation; and (3) is equal in value to at least 15% of all real property located in the unincorporated area within 2 miles of the area proposed for annexation. /s/Carol Haskins Moroni City Recorder Legal notice 44851 Published in The Pyramid September 26, October 3 and 10, 2019.

NOTICE TO BID Notice is hereby given that Mt. Pleasant City is seeking bids for the removal of a fire damaged mobile home located in Aspen Village (810 East 200 South Lot 18).

Accepted bids will outline actions taken to mitigate and clean up any hazardous materials on above-mentioned lot.

Sealed bids for this project should be given to the City Recorders office, 115 West Main, Mt. Pleasant City, Utah until Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Dated this 9th day of October 2019.

Jeanne M. Tejada Mt. Pleasant City Recorder Legal notice Published in The Pyramid October 10, 2019.

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SafeWise has created a comprehensive guide detailing the top online threats for kids, how to deal with cyberbullying and online predators, as well as individual grades for each state in America based on measures taken to keep kids safe online.

SafeWise’s guide Navigating the web can be a daunting task for anyone, but it can be especially harrowing for children. With so many different wormholes to dive down, how do parents know how to keep kids from entering into the inappropriate side of the internet?

With increased access to smart technology, it is now possible for kids to search through billions of websites with just one click. While there are amazing opportunities to use this power for learning and enrichment, it also possesses the ability to expose children to real-life dangers.

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The SafeWise guide does this by showcasing efforts that can be done by child and parent to make sure that there is a full system of support.

Here’s a link to the full report: https://www.safewise. com/resources/internet-safety-kids/.

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HELP WANTED-CNA Wasatch Academy is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant.

Applicants must have a current license and CPR Certification, submit to a background check, and agree to random drug testing.

Required skills include good communication and technology skills, fluent documentation skills, familiar with medical terms, familiar with current technology, and medication knowledge.

Must have a valid driver’s license and live within 20 miles of Mt Pleasant. Previous experience working with youth is a plus. Must be flexible and willing to work evenings, on-call, and two weekends a month.

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Steven Allen 1954~2019 MT. PLEASANT-Steven Allen passed away Oct. 1, 2019, at the age of 65 in Mt. Pleasant, UT. He died peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Mariann, after a long struggle with cancer.

Steven was born in 1954 in Casper, WY; to Theodore and Twila Allen.

He was very passionate about his family, his Harley, and his favorite music, and loved to share his knowledge about them all with his family and many friends. His family and his faith were always central in his life.

He is survived by his wife, Mariann Allen, his daughters, Angela Golden (Justin Lund); April Beck (Clay Beck); Roxie Ault (Aaron Ault); and his son, Steven Allen Jr.; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

He is also survived by his brothers Bill, Dan, Mark, Merlin, and Lewis, and his sister, Julie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and many other close family and friends he loved dearly.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A gathering and celebration of his life will be held from 10:30-11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12 at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant.

A graveside service will be held immediately following the gathering in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.

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“While you’re doing stuff like the SAT and trying really hard to get good grades, these experiences create perspective, I think, and create a nice break from all the other worries in our worlds,” she said.

This year, David Cottam was the first student to the summit with an impressive time of 2 hours 18 minutes.

Every person that participates in this tradition demonstrates the commitment of sustainability and community established by Wasatch Academy.

WA is proud of their Tigers! The academy appreciates all those who participated in making memories on the mountain that will last a lifetime.

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WA highlights student Tenzin Dhesel MT. PLEASANT — Wasatch Academy (WA) recently highlighted the experiences of Tenzin Dhesel, how she came to be a WA student and what she has learned.

According to Dhesel, her experience at WA has been one that is familiar to many international students. She was attracted to Wasatch Academy by the small classroom sizes, tight-knit community and a beautiful campus.

While a student at Wasatch Academy, she has been encouraged to be a leader in various roles, including serving as a Dorm Prefect, Student Ambassador and Secretary of the Student Council (STUCO).

Dhesel shares, “At first, I wasn’t confident about running for student council, but I did. Now, I am currently the

Secretary of STUCO. The biggest lesson I learned from this was ‘trying doesn’t hurt.’ If I had decided not to run, I would have been sad for not trying.”

“I want my fellow classmen to know that trying is worth the risk, even if the outcome isn’t what you expected, at least you tried,” says Dhesel.

This sentiment strongly supports the type of student Dhesel is. She likes to stay active in the school and community by hanging out with friends, going to the campus gym and walking around campus because it is “so beautiful here.”

This is Dhesel’s third year at Wasatch Academy and she is a junior. She joined the school her freshman year in 2017.

Originally from Tibet, her home is now in India with her family.

Wasatch Academy student Tenzin Dhesel displays traditional Tibetan attire for International Day. (Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy) Dhesel’s favorite subject to study is biology, and she dreams of becoming a doctor.

Studying medicine at a university like John Hopkins or Stanford is her ultimate goal.

When asked, “What is the best advice she’s ever been given?” She replies, “Study hard, focus on your goals, and never forget where you came from.” She extends the advice

to her peers “be a good person, love yourself and learn from your mistakes.”

Looking at how she has grown as a person while attending WA, Dhesel was asked whether she would rather be a master at every musical instrument or fluent in every language in the world.

Dhesel promptly replied, “At one time, my answer would be to master every musical instrument, that was, until I came to Wasatch Academy. Now, I would rather be fluent in every language in the world.”

Education often changes one’s perspective. Change can be good and should be embraced. Students like Dhesel represent Wasatch Academy to its fullest; students finding their passion for leadership, friendship and adaptability.

Paper Clover fundraiser at TSC supports 4-H youth BRENTWOOD, TN– Tractor Supply Company (TSC) continues its mission to support youth in their local communities by launching its Fall Paper Clover campaign, a biannual fundraiser in partnership with National 4-H Council to provide scholarships for 4-H members.

To participate in the Fall Paper Clover campaign, Tractor Supply customers and team members can purchase a paper clover from Oct. 9 through Oct. 20 at stores nationwide. Customers also have the opportunity to donate online when making a purchase at TractorSupply.com.

The Paper Clover fundraiser provides thousands of dollars each year to offer opportunities for youth to attend conferences, 4-H camps and other developmental programs across the nation. Each donation benefits youth within the state where it was collected, providing scholarships for numerous

state level 4-H programs.

This fall, TSC is asking for customers to help them reach the $1 million goal by raising awareness of the campaign via social media shares of their paper clover donations with #DonateAMillion.

Fundraising efforts are sourced for programs and events such as visits to the state capitol to meet with the agricultural department, leadership conferences and camps where attendees can study a range of topics from beekeeping to raising and training animals to forestry.

“Tractor Supply stands with 4-H in support of their community-based youth programs across the nation,” said Phil Reiter, vice president of national and local marketing at TSC. “Every Paper Clover donation goes toward furthering the education and development of 4-H youth as they explore their skills and interests related

to the rural lifestyle and beyond. We are proud to support the next generation of our nation’s leaders,” Reiter said.

Since the program’s inception, Tractor Supply and National 4-H Council have generated more than $13 million in their nine years of partnership for the fundraiser. This last spring, the program raised more than $917,000 for 4-H programs and students.

“Thanks to our partnership with TSC, its team members and the communities it serves, Paper Clover provides more youth with opportunities

to learn-by-doing—something that is vital to the development of their passions and interests,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of National 4-H Council.

“It’s initiatives like Paper Clover that help empower and inspire all youth to handle life’s challenges, contribute to the world around them and ultimately develop into tomorrow’s leaders.”

4-H clubs are encouraged to contact a Tractor Supply store to participate during the in-store fundraiser.

For more information on Paper Clover, visit www.TractorSupply. com/4H. About TSC Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, as a one-stop shop for recreational farmers, ranchers and all those

who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80 years.

For more information, visit www.

TractorSupply.com.

About 4-H 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4 H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills.

4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries.

Learn more about 4-H at https://4-h. org/.