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Ballot printing error causes havoc All Sanpete ballot envelopes missing line for signature
According to the instructions, voters should sign their envelopes on the back of the flap, inside the perforated area where the signature line would usually be. For voters who have already returned their ballots, there will be a signature line on the postcard to return.
BY MARCY CURTIS
MANTI — A small mistake on the printer’s part could lead to major consequences on election night and beyond in Sanpete County. Phones in the county clerk’s office rang off the hook last week as voters received ballots in the mail that were missing the signature which that is required by Utah state law for a ballot to be counted. This mistake affects every one of Sanpete’s approximately 13,500 ballots. Utah State Code Title 20A: Section 20A3a-202 states that an affidavit on the return envelope must be signed by voters for their ballot to count. Sandy Neill, Sanpete County Clerk, stated that election workers cannot process a ballot without first verifying the signature on the envelope against the sig-
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nature on file for that voter. According to Neill she received a PDF file of the envelope from the printer several months ago. When she proofed the file the affidavit was there. Following her approval the PDF was sent to the Lt. Governor’s office for approval and then to the printer. Somewhere between her approval and Sanpete County residents’ mailboxes that section was left off. The company that made the mistake — Integrated Voting Systems (IVS), located in Dinuba, California, rushed to mail postcards to all registered voters with instructions on how to sign their ballot envelope. According to the instructions, voters should sign their envelopes on the back of the flap, inside the perforated area where the signature line would usually be. For voters who have already returned their ballots, there will be a signature line on the postcard to return. Please see BALLOTS, Page A6
Tips for living in cougar country
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It is unusual to see cougars in the wild, and they rarely cause problems for humans. Although unlikely to happen, you should know how to react if you encounter an aggressive cougar. BY TERRY MESSMER
USU Extension
LOGAN—In recent weeks, reports of cougar sightings have increased across Utah, including in urban areas and on hiking trails. The cougar, Puma concolor, is known as the mountain lion, puma, screamer or panther. They are readily recognized by their tawny color, white muzzle and long tail. Adults typically weigh 90-200 pounds. Males and females pair briefly for breeding, but the female raises the kittens alone. Kittens stay with the female until they are about a year and a half old, then they disperse to find their
own territories. The cougar has been a protected wildlife species in Utah since 1967. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources manages an annual statewide limited-entry hunting season on cougars in Utah to regulate populations and reduce the potential for human-wildlife conflicts. Although cougars are found across Utah, they are solitary animals, making them a rare sight for humans. Cougars can be found from the High Uinta wilderness to the dry southern deserts. In Utah, cougars prefer more wooded areas such as pinyon-juniper and pine-oak
brush areas. Within these habitat types, they prefer areas where there are rocky cliffs, ledges and tall trees or brush that can be used for cover. The main prey of cougars is deer, so they will be found wherever deer are. They will also eat elk, antelope, small mammals and birds. They usually hunt alone and at night, ambushing their prey from behind. Typically, cougars kill their prey with a bite to the lower neck. After making a kill, a cougar often will take the carcass to the base of a tree and cover it with soil, leaves or snow, saving it to feed on later. Living in cougar country requires
awareness and adjustments. Consider these tips:
Secure your property.
Remove wildlife attractants from your property, including pet food, water sources, bird feeders and fallen fruit. Make your yard deer-proof. If your property and landscaping are attractive to deer and other wildlife, cougars may follow the wildlife into your property and stay nearby while watching for prey. Please see COUGARS, Page A6
Utah changes guidelines to fight coronavirus BY MARCY CURTIS
SALT LAKE CITY — Last Tuesday, Gov. Gary Herbert released new guidelines to help fight COVID-19 in the state of Utah. The transition from color guidelines to the transmission index was made to further strengthen the state’s response to protect communities. This change also marks the first time that Utah is mandating wearing masks. The transmission index
clarifies the public health metrics used to determine which transmission level each of Utah’s counties falls in to. Counties will be placed in one of the three levels, high, moderate, or low. These levels correspond to a combination of case rates, positive rates and ICU utilization. The Governor’s Office said that data will be looked at on a weekly basis. Counties will be bumped up to a higher level
the week they hit the index requirement. However, a county must post numbers that meet a lower level for two consecutive weeks before they are moved down. Sanpete is currently listed in the moderate category. Currently the new directive mandates that all counties listed in the moderate or high risk category will need to wear masks in all indoor public spaces and outdoor when social distanc-
ing is not manageable. Following Oct. 29, unless the county is moved to high status, masks will no longer be mandated and the size of gatherings allowed will be moved from 10 people to 25 or more — if masks are worn. Herbert also announced that he was moving the state out of state emergency and into a public health emergency. This will allow the state to only help with health needs
of Utah. During the press conference the governor was asked if this was his way to give Utah a mask mandate without actually saying we are in a mask mandate and how will it be enforced. “Describe it how you want, we are just asking to do the right things for the right reasons. It’s not a cure-all but it’s Please see GUIDELINES, Page A6
Woman dies in car accident Manti man injured in another crash BY KEN HANSEN
MT. PLEASANT — A car accident between Mt. Pleasant and Fairview took the life of Gayle Seeley, 64, of Mt. Pleasant on Sunday, Oct. 18. Seeley was the only occupant of the single-vehicle crash. According to information released by the Utah Highway Patrol, Seeley was driving a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer, traveling north on US 89. At 2:14 p.m. around mile post 281 she moved to pass another vehicle. The release states that as she was passing for some reason she over-corrected to the right. As she did, the vehicle began to roll. Seeley, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle and died on scene. Speed is also seen as a factor in the accident. In a separate accident Saturday, Oct. 17, Pedro Juan Marcos, 19 of Manti, was driving southbound on U.S. 89 north of Ephraim in a 2006 Nissan Altima. Around 4:40 p.m. Marcos lost control of the vehicle, partially crossing the center line. He then went back to the right and off the shoulder of the road. The vehicle struck a large rock near a field. It rolled twice and landed on its top in a cultivated field. Marcos, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to Sanpete Valley Hospital with injuries to his upper torso and extremities. He was cited for improper lane travel and driving without a licence.
COVID-19 update MT. PLEASANT — According to numbers provided by the Central Utah Public Health Department, there have been 764 COVID-19 cases reported in the Six County area. This is an increase of 160 since last week – 60% higher than the previous week’s increase. There was one new death in Juab County, and one death that was incorrectly attributed to Millard County was removed from the statistics. There were also 11 new hospitalizations. The CUPHD reported 105 active cases and 226 total cases in Juab, with 118 recovered, three deaths and six current hospitalizations; Millard had 71 active cases, 243 total cases, 172 recovered, one death, and one current hospitalization; Piute has 16 active cases, 25 total cases, with nine recovered, no Please see COVID, Page A6
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Vote no on the RAP tax increase EDITOR: Mt. Pleasant City Council is asking its residents to support a new sales tax increase on our voting ballots this year, claiming it will bring in new revenue to improve our parks and recreation department and help implement a new North Sanpete arts program here in our community. They claim “we have already missed out on as much as $32,000 — $36,000 per year over the last two years”. We have heard all these inflated estimates many times before in this community and the tax increases are not unfamiliar to us here. Since 2008 Mt. Pleasant has raised
its sales tax four times from 5.95% — 6.65%. This increase will take it to 6.75% and the fifth increase in 11 years. According to the Utah Tax Payers Association “sales taxes are regressive. They bear a heavier burden on those who are least able to pay. Young families and those on fixed incomes would see a higher percentage of their income taken to pay this tax to fund non-essential city services.” They further noted, “By approving the RAP tax, it would tie the hands of elected officials as they make crucial budget decisions, and place recreation and parks programs as a protected function of government
ahead of law enforcement, streets and sanitation.” Knowing we have some of the worst roads in the county I believe a sales tax increase for recreation shows a lack of our city council priorities in these very unstable economic times. It is definitely not a need for this community, especially with the upcoming elections and the unsurety of the future of our jobs and the economy. We have heard all the excuses before on sales tax increases; We don’t have enough money and if you vote yes for all these tax increases we would get new roads, improve the parks & recreations, swimming pools, splash pads,
and so on. But the reality is they just take us further into debt and our roads and infrastructure change very little. The outside tourism that they are counting on here just won’t make a big enough difference and we as citizens will be bearing the burden. Being a former City Council member and having spent many hours studying our City Budget there is no need to raise our taxes again for a want. Show Mt. Pleasant City Council that we need our roads fixed before we give them more money wants. Vote no on the RAP tax increase. Jeff McDonald Mt. Pleasant
HOSPITAL BIRTHS GUNNISON—Babies born at Gunnison Valley Hospital are as follows: A boy, Maximus Theodore Betham, was born to Ene and Samantha Betham of Ephraim on October 5. He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces.
Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Oct. 13 are as follows: Receipts: 2654; last week: 1799; feeder steers: lower; feeder heifers: lower. Holstein steers: scarce; slaugh-
A boy, Asher Lavar Luke, was born to Kennedee Starr and Orion Luke of Centerfield on October 6. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces. A boy, Liam Thomas Cooley, was born to Junstin and Marissa Cooley of Gunni-
son on October 7. He weighed 9 pounds 8 ounces. A girl, Jazmine Marie Alejandra Uresti, was born to Bryanna Marie Uresti of Centerfield October 12. She weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces.
ter bulls: higher. Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs 177.50207.50; 300-400 lbs 155.00-214.00; 400-500 lbs 140.00-180.00; 500-600 lbs 127.00-157.00; 600-700 lbs 117.50-
136.95; 700-800 lbs 111.50-129.00; 800-900 lbs 113.00-131.00; 900-1000 lbs 111.00-126.50; 1000 lbs 95.50-119.75. Holstein steers: scarce Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs 150.00-191.00; 300-400 lbs 135.00-169.00; 400-500 lbs 132.00158.00; 500-600 lbs 115.00-132.00; 600700 lbs 105.00-126.75; 700-800 lbs 97.00122.75; 800-900 lbs 91.50-112.00; 9001300 lbs scarce; heiferettes: 72.00-87.50. Bred cows: scarce. Cows: 40.50-57.25. Pairs: scarce. Cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs 82.75105.50.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs in Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 North, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location). Anyone interested in Alanon/Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Sam at 435-262-1188. American Veterans All eligible veterans are encouraged to join and attend the appropriate post meeting as follows: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9276 of North Sanpete meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 50 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant. American Legion Post 4 of Mt. Pleasant meets the third Tuesday
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of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Utah National Guard Armory, 525 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant. Disabled Veterans Disabled American Veterans provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. DAV is currently seeking more drivers. For more information, contact the DAV Hospital Coordinator at 800-6134012 ext. 2003. Daughters of Utah Pioneers Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member or visit www. isdup.org. Employment help Department of Workforce Services, Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops. Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact the DWS office for times at 435-835-0731. Fairview Museum The Fairview Museum of History and Art features many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth in two buildings and on its grounds. Summer hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Museum is closed Sundays and Mondays. Call the museum at 435-427-9216 or send an email to fvmuseum@ cut.net.
counseling, medication assistance and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at 435-462-2441 to see if you qualify. Mt. Pleasant Public Library An original Carnegie library serving Mt. Pleasant City and surrounding areas. Preschool story time on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Home school story time on Mondays at 1 p.m. Bedtime story time on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., come in PJ’s and bring a blanket if desired. Teen Advisory Council of Students (TACOS) meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. TACOS book club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. Book club for adults meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Adult writer’s club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Teen writer’s club meets on the first Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Library hours: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 435462-3240 or visit the library at 24 E. Main, Mt. Pleasant. Mt. Pleasant Senior Center The Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 E. 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings. For more information, call Linda Jarman at 435262-0380 or Loyce Schuhmann at 435-469-2026.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, 579 S. 400 East. For more inforFountain Green City Library mation, call Carolyn at 435-262Serving the communities of 7759. Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales and Chester. Internet, computer, NAMI The National Alliance on Menprinter and TV available. Tuestal Illness (NAMI) support groups days: Preschool story time at are a free resource providing 1 p.m., story hour for ages 4-12 from 3 to 4 p.m. Adult book support for individuals with menclub meets at 1 p.m. on the tal health issues and their famfourth Thursday of each month. ily and loved ones. Find strength For book club information, call with others who understand. All in-person NAMI meetMary Smith at 435-445-3597. Liings have been temporarily brary hours: Tuesdays through suspended in compliance with Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m., at FounIntermountain Healthcare’s tain Green City Hall, 260 W. 100 COVID-19 prevention policy until North. further notice. As a result, NAMI Mental health services has made its mental health proSanpete Valley Hospital of- grams available online. fers Mental Health Services for The NAMI Family & Friends individuals who are under or Seminar is a 90-minute seminar uninsured, including outpatient that informs and supports peo-
ple who have loved ones with a mental health condition. It is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register at http:// namiut.2.vu/ff. The Online Connection Support Group is a support group for adults with mental health conditions. It is held Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register at http://namiut.2.vu/sg. Narconon Many people would find this very surprising, but Soma abuse is actually very common and being prescribed by many pain management clinics. Be cautious of the effects this medication could have on you or someone else. A person abusing Soma also builds a tolerance and dependence for the drug. In a study of 20 Soma users, 13 of them admitted to using more than prescribed. To learn more about Soma abuse, visit www. narconon-suncoast.org/drugabuse/soma-effects.html. Call 1-877-841-5509 today for a nocost screening or referral. Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of preparedness and resilience skills are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City. Classes are held at the Old Spring City Hall, 150 E. Center, every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public at no cost. For more information, call 435-709-1474. Sponsored by the Spring City Citizen Corps. Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available for free on Wednesdays from 1 to 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 50 S. 100 West, Ephraim. Clothing and monetary donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information, call Nancy at 435-851-0603 or Darcie at 435-851-1963. Sanpete Pantry Food Drop In an effort to help residents in need of food in Sanpete County, the Sanpete Pantry has begun a mobile food drop in Gunnison. Drops occur on the third Tuesday of every month at the Old Gunnison Fire Station from 11 a.m. to noon. Anyone who needs help is invited to come to the drop and allow the pantry to serve them. For more information, call the Sanpete Pantry at 435-462-3006.
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the beach. That would be n the world, there are roughly 372,000 miles the “Bare Bottomed Homo Sapiens.” In this obserof coastline. That vation area, it was almost number is somewhat exclusively the female of controversial as there are the species who were easvarying definitions and ily viewed in significant other factors for what is numbers. Both the wider included in the number. and narrower variety were For perspective, the ciron display. cumference of the earth Over one-third of the at the equator is 24,901 world’s population lives miles. Of that coastline, about within 60 miles of an ocean. That’s about 2.4 115,320 miles are sandy billion people. From Sanbeaches. Some of my pete to Oceanside the disresearch at earthobsertance is over vatory.nasa. 600 miles. gov shows that It’s really not Our moving many beaches a bad ride to time in the car are in trouble one of the coming home due to erosion and rising sea world’s natural was close to nine hours. levels. Austra- wonders for a On top lia and Canada beach vacation. of that, we seem to be in My dad used to spent a half line to be facdifferentiate hour in Peggy ing the worst Sue’s Diner in problems first. between a But the USA vacation and a Yermo, California (just isn’t far betrip. Usually, this side of hind. when asked Victorville). Oceanside, if he enjoyed The ’50s gift California shop there in San Diego his vacation, alone is worth County has he’d respond, the stop. And, 3 miles of “That wasn’t a of course, beach. I invacation. That there were a spected most couple of fuel/ of it a couple was a trip.” potty stops. of weeks ago. Having left early, we were We had a family vacation back in Sanpete by 5 p.m. for a few days at a beach It’s really not a bad ride house, literally fronting the ocean, in the middle of to one of the world’s natural wonders for a beach the beach shore line. We vacation. My dad used walked North to the Pier. to differentiate between We walked South nearly a vacation and a trip. to Carlsbad. I’m thinking Usually, when asked if he that I should submit a report to the NASA Earth enjoyed his vacation, he’d respond, “That wasn’t a Observatory of my findvacation. That was a trip.” ings. The meaning was that So far, the sand seems trips are “go, go, go” and to be holding steady. The not a time free of stress, wave action of the ocean continues to have signifi- versus experiencing the cant power. It can roll and goal of the purported no pressure relaxation of a toss me like a matchstick vacation. My parents travin Milky Falls up Manti eled quite a bit. Canyon. As dad got older though, There was aquatic life his declining health and wild life to be seen. changed his life. When My granddaughter found a large living clam and put people asked where he was going on his next trip, he it in a toy beach bucket with water and sand. Our would answer, “I’m afraid all my trips nowadays are scientific observations concluded that he (or she) to the bathroom.” Sanpete’s “beaches” was in excellent health. Clams and oysters don’t aren’t too popular right now. Temperatures have have a specific gender. dropped and so have the According to reefsancwater levels at Palisade tuary.com they change State Park and Gunnitheir gender regularly. son Reservoir. Palisade They produce eggs and was great for a long time sperm at different times. during the summer. The Therefore, we assigned crowds on weekends a gender-neutral name looked kind of like mobs to the clam we studied: of people at Waikiki. “Chowder.” (without the ocean and We were interested sand and palm trees) to see our new clammy I’ve had the opinion friend extend a “foot” and for a long time that Utah dig into the wet sand and State Parks should truck hang on as ripples of wasome sand from the Little ter came in. Soon Chowder disappeared under the Sahara State Park to Palsand. I was glad to see the isade to make the beach experience immensely decision made that albetter. It seems like a nolowed Chowder to return brainer to me. But, there to the ocean. Hopefully are many who think that’s Chowder will be happy as a… as a… well… happy what I am — a no-brainer. Well dear reader, I hope as a clam and live a long and comfortable life with there’s a visit to a beach coming up sometime bea large posterity. (I order clam chowder quite often fore too long in your life. It’s grand and majestic. when out at restaurants.) Typing that word “pos- It’s good for the soul and getting perspective of our terity” reminded me of the word “posterior.” That place on the planet. And, besides that, getting tumreminded me of perhaps bled in the waves clears the largest category of “wild life” we observed at your sinuses. — Merrill
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BOOKING REPORT MANTI—Activities on the October 13 Sanpete County booking report Eric Morales, Spanish Fork, was arrested in Manti by the are as follows: Sanpete County Sheriff’s OfOctober 12 fice on one count of possession Molly Wiscombe, Center- of marijuana and one count of field, was arrested in Center- possession of drug parapherfield by the Moroni Police De- nalia. Judylynn Beal, Mt. Pleasant, partment on a Parowan City Justice Court Warrant. Bail was was arrested in Axtell by the set at $375. Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office
vale, was arrested in Mt. Pleas- jail. Bail was set at $5,240. ant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on one count of October 18 joyriding. Bail was set at $5,010. Erick Ponce-Lemus, Ephraim, was arrested in MoOctober 17 roni by the Moroni Police DeJeremy William Arters, Mt. partment on a 72-hour Adult Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Probation and Parole hold, DUI, Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant driving without a license or on October 15 Brandi Danielle Kerley, Ches- October 16 Police Department on charges an expired license, and open ter, was arrested in Chester by David Leroy Maravilla, Mid- of intoxication and damaging a container. Bail was set at $1,460. on charges of speeding, expired registration, no insurance, DUI, driving on a suspended license, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $4,645.
the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on three counts of assault by a prisoner, two counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, violation of a protective order, assault, intoxication, interfering with an arresting officer, and disorderly conduct.
What every chronic pain sufferer needs to know (StatePoint) According to a new survey from Boston Scientific of more than 500 people with chronic pain, 60 percent aren’t satisfied with their current treatment or therapies. Professional golfer Grant Waite can relate. Repetitive, rotational movements make golf incredibly stressful on the back. Waite tried multiple surgeries, which didn’t provide relief, and he said he couldn’t function while taking prescription medications. Twelve years ago, the pain in his back was so debilitating he could barely get out of bed, let alone play professional golf or spend time with his family. “Pain is debilitating not just physically, but mentally and emotionally because there’s no escaping it. When you’re in pain, it’s just difficult to function.” According to the CDC, more than 50 million chronic pain sufferers nationwide are struggling with pain that lasts for six months or longer without finding relief. One of the most common reasons that adults seek medical care, chronic pain has been linked to restrictions in mobility and daily activities, dependence on opioids, anxiety and depression, and reduced quality of life. Unfortunately, less than half of those surveyed are aware of drug-free, minimally-invasive, interventional therapies helping patients such as Waite return to activities they love and regain hope for their future. Waite sought help from a pain management specialist – a doctor specially trained to address acute and chronic
PHOTO BY GRANT WAITE
One of the most common reasons that adults seek medical care, chronic pain has been linked to restrictions in mobility and daily activities, dependence on opioids, anxiety and depression, and reduced quality of life. pain. That’s when he learned about spinal cord stimulation (SCS). SCS is an FDA-approved implanted medical device that interrupts pain signals from reaching the brain. Unlike some surgical procedures, it can be personalized to an individual’s needs and is reversible. Patients undergo a trial period, allowing them to evaluate and adjust the pain relief delivered before deciding to receive a permanent implant.
pain specialist and founder of the Pain Treatment Centers in Florida. The new survey found that 94 percent of chronic pain sufferers would try an FDA-approved, drug-free alternative to help manage chronic pain, but less than half have ever seen a pain specialist. Dr. Pyles notes that for patients with chronic pain in the lower back, legs and feet, SCS offers a personalized experience that can treat multiple pain areas simultaneously. For those suffering from moderate lumbar spinal stenosis, interspinous spacers may relieve pain and discomfort in the lower back, legs, groin and buttocks. Alternatively, radiofrequency ablation delivers a small current to interrupt pain signals at the source. To find a local pain management specialist and learn more about chronic pain, visit www.pain.com, an educational site from Boston Scientific. You can also take a pain assessment quiz and connect with other patients. Life with chronic pain can be all-encompassing. However, experts say that nondrug therapies are providing tangible relief to patients.
Initially, Waite didn’t know “The experience of chronic many tools in our arsenal much about this treatment, pain is complex and unique to that can provide adequate, but after completing his trial every person. But pain man- lasting, personalized pain and full implantation with agement specialists have relief,” says Dr. Steve Pyles, a the Boston Scientific Spectra WaveWriter SCS System, he champions it. “Before SCS, my pain forced me to give up my active lifestyle, which was hard. Now there are very few lim*Guaranteed not to clog for as long as you own your home, or we w· itations on what I can do,” says Waite, who is back to playing golf, working out, and even hiking and traveling with his family.
Assessor:Kenneth Assessor: Kenneth Bench Kenneth Bench Assessor: Bench Attorney:Kevin Attorney: Kevin L. Daniels Kevin L. Daniels Attorney: L. Daniels Assessor: Auditor: Kenneth Bench Stacey Auditor: Auditor: Stacey Lyon Stacey Lyon Lyon Attorney: Kevin L. Daniels Clerk: Clerk: Sandy Neill Sandy Neill Clerk: Sandy Neill Auditor: Stacey Lyon Manti, Utah 84642 Clerk: Sandy Neill Recorder:Reed Recorder: Reed D. Hatch Reed D. Hatch Recorder: D. Hatch Recorder: Reed D. Hatch Sheriff: Sheriff: Brian Nielson Brian Nielson Sheriff: Brian Nielson Sheriff: Brian Nielson oners: issioners: Commissioners: Scott Scott Bartholomew Bartholomew Scott (Chair), Bartholomew (Chair), Steven Steven (Chair), J. J.Lund, J. Lund, Steven Edwin Edwin J.Sunderland Lund, Sunderland Edwin Sunderland Commissioners: Scott Bartholomew (Chair), Steven Lund, Edwin Sunderland Treasurer:Treasurer: Amy Willden Amy Treasurer: Treasurer: Amy Willden Amy Willden Willden
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Open Letter to Sanpete County Residents
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North Sanpete girls cross country takes region title BY MARCY CURTIS
OREM — On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the North Sanpete Girls cross country team took the Region 14 championship with a score of 46, ten points ahead of the runner-up, Union. Freshman Mari Briggs took first place overall with a time of 20:04. Along with Briggs two other North Sanpete girls, Racheal
Jones and Aubrey Cook crossed the finish line in the top 10. The top seven girls on the team will advance to compete at state. This year’s region meet was a little different than in years past. Being held in Orem, there was a no-spectator regulation due to COVID-19. Teammates and coaches were the only ones allowed to
cheer on the runners and keep them going in their 5K run. The North Sanpete boys placed 4th with Senior Gage Cox placing sixth, the highest on the boys team. The State meet will be held Oct. 22 at Soldier Hollow, which is different from the long-standing tradition of running at Sugar House Park.
The 2020 Region 14 champion girls cross country team from North Sanpete, left to right: Tylee Henrie, Rachael Jones, Brooklyn Larsen, Aubrey Cook, Mari Briggs, Tamsin Stewart, Madelyn Christensen, Jocelyn Stewart, Mariah Cook, Halle Henrie.
CLASSIFIEDS Hawks win final regular season game NORTH SANPETE FOOTBALL
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MT. PLEASANT — North Sanpete man-handled the Union Cougars in the final game of the regular season, winning by a score of 41-14 and giving the Hawks an 8-2 record going into the state playoffs. It was Senior Night on the Hawk field and 17 football seniors were recognized along with their two senior team managers. “This group of seniors is seriously the best,” said junior Xander Shelley. “They are some of the most ambitious and hardworking people that I have ever met. Each one of them would do anything for our team and our coaches.” Along with being honored on the field with their parents, five of the 17 seniors received academic all-region honors including, Brady Jacobson, Parker Lee, Cole Mickel, Rance Christensen, and Andrew Peterson. Jacobson also received recognition as an academic allstate athlete. The game got underway with North Sanpete receiving the ball and with less than two minutes off the clock sophomore quarterback Ty Allan completed a long pass to Magnus Clawson to give the Hawks their first points of the night. On the following kick return by the Cougars, Union’s Coy Jackson was hit hard by the Hawks. Jackson laid on the field for several minutes before an ambulance was brought in to take him to Sanpete Valley Hospital. After the injury both teams had to take a few minutes to get warmed back up before play could resume. The next points scored came in the second quarter, when the Hawks’ Brady Jacobson completed a 14 yard pass to his sophomore brother Beau Jacobson. “Turns out the backyard ball paid off!” said Beau. “Pretty cool to get my first varsity touchdown pass from my brother.” After a great interception by Parker Lee, a touchdown pass from Allan to Cole Mickel, and the great kicking ability by Cayton Lewis the Hawks headed into the locker room at halftime with a
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Senior Magnus Clawson (17) breaks loose on a 25-yard pass play that lead to the Hawk’s first score of the night. Clawson finished the night with three touchdowns and a total of 151 yards on offense. score of 21-0. During halftime North Sanpete recognized seniors from golf, boys and girls cross country, and cheer teams as well as those from the marching band. The Region 14 Champion Girls Cross Country team was also recognized. Four minutes into the third quarter North Sanpete forced a Union fumble and recovered the ball on the Cougar 20-yard line. The play set things up for a one yard touchdown pass from Allen to Brady Jacobsen just a few plays later. North Sanpete missed the PAT, leaving the score at 27-0. On their next possession, Union was finally able to put points on the board with about two minutes left in the quarter on a 15-yard pass from Boone Latham to Chandler Culp. The Cougar kicker mist the PAT. The Hawks scored again just a couple of minutes in to the fourth quarter as Tyler Allan nailed a 47-yard pass to Clawson for his third touchdown pass of the night.
On their next possession, Union was able to score again on the Hawks with about four minutes left in the game. They opted to go for a two-point conversion and were successful, leaving the score at 41-14 for the Hawks. On the kickoff the Cougars attempted an onside kick, which North Sanpete recovered. The Hawks ran the remaining time off the clock to complete the win. The RPI rankings and playoff brackets came out early Saturday morning giving the Hawks the fifth seed in the state tournament. North Sanpete will host the No. 12 seed Delta Rabbits on Friday at 6pm for the first round of the playoffs. NOTE: Charles Jackson, the father of the Union player who was injured during the game, stated that Coy had a brain bleed as a result of the hard hit. He was taken by air ambulance to Primary Children’s Medical Center. By the time he arrived, the bleeding had stopped. He was released the next day but is still facing effects of the accident.
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 Nov. 11, 2020 either electronically using the Division‘s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 51-6655 (a46248): Daniel and Ronnete Stutz propose(s) using 2 ac-ft. from groundwater (W. of Fire Station Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; COMMERCIAL: 30 - 50 space campgroud and associated uses. 65-3480 (a46257): Marcia Green Trust propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Lot 5-Mt. View Ind. Park) for COMMERCIAL: Commercial Business Uses. 65-4196 (a46271): Michael C and Connie Seidl propose(s) using 0.0062 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Chester) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-1583 (a46272): Son Dang, Mai Nguyen propose(s) using 5.656 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Well (existing) (Near Freedom) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 65-2984 (a25512): Mountain View Community Park LLC, North Creek Irrigation Company is/are filing an extension for 20.4 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile north of Mt. Pleasant) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
pany. Notice of objection shall be mailed to: Devils Pass Water Company, C/O G T Day, 48 E 100 S, Mount Pleasant, Utah 84647. Legal number 5888 published in The Pyramid October 22, 29, and November 5, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Water Share Certificates numbers 17,18, 19, 20, 42, 43, and 44 for water bearing these distinctive numbers of Devil’s Pass Water Co standing in the names of Locke Family Trust dated 4/10/1990 have been reported lost/stolen and that an application fo issue of duplicate certificates in respect thereof has been made to the secretary of Devil’s Pass Water Co. Notice to whom objection, if any, against issuance of such Duplicate Share Certificates must be made within 60 days from the date of publication of this notice. Notify Tom Day at 435-210-1260. Legal number 5768 published in The Pyramid October 15, 22 and 29, 2020.
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Mari Curtis North Sanpete High School Mari Curtis is a freshman at North Sanpete High School. She has been running for fun for several years, but this is her first year running cross-country. She took first place in the Region 14 meet in Provo with a time of 20:04 which helped her team win the Region 14 title with a score of 46. Mari is a starting defender for the Hawks soccer team. She showed extreme grit and determination when facing girls older and bigger than her. She also spent some time playing as a mid-fielder and a forward. She is hoping to compete for the NS track team this spring. Mari earned a 4.0 in her first quarter as a freshman. She is a good student who studies hard, but one who likes teasing her teachers and peers and making the most of her time at school.
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Granary Arts kids workshops go virtual BY GLORIA ALBRECHT
EPHRAIM — Starting in September, Granary Arts in Ephraim switched their Workshop Wednesday art workshop to a virtual format. They are now posting video workshops for kids of all ages on their Facebook page at their normal workshop time, Wednesdays at 3:30pm. They invite kids to get creative and make art by joining in the fun on Wednesdays for a free art workshop designed for kids and families. Projects invite students to explore a variety of fine art mediums, materials, and processes. Parents and kids can subscribe to their mailing list and follow them on Facebook (@GranaryArtsUtah) and Instagram (@granaryarts) for workshop information. Each week an email will give you a link to the video instruction and provide a list of supplies you can find at home. Be sure not to miss a workshop! In addition, Granary Arts is now offering free kids art supply kits that correspond with the weekly video workshops. Each kit will have everything needed to complete the proj-
ect. New kits are available every week. Kits are available for pick up at Granary Arts, 86 N. Main St., Ephraim, Wednesday through Saturday 11am — 5pm. Quantities are limited, so kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For the week of Oct. 14, the workshop was creating Picasso faces. Here’s a sample list of supplies and instructions for Picasso faces:
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1. Start with two full sheets of construction paper in different colors. 2. Glue them together so that one overlaps most of the other, creating a frame around two sides of the paper. This is your background. 3. Draw half of a face (a half circle or oval) on a new color paper. 4. Draw the other half of the face on a different color paper. 5. On one of the halves, draw
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Neill also said that registered voters can cast their ballots in person during early voting from Oct. 20 to Oct. 30 at the County Clerk’s Office. They can also vote on Nov. 3, Election Day, in Manti from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the County Clerk’s Office. Derek Brenchley, Deputy Director of Elections for the Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office, told The Pyramid that the law doesn’t specify what can happen if the ballots are not printed correctly and that it would be left up to a judge if someone was to protest election results because of the omission. When asked if the omitted affidavit was on the PDF approved by the Lt Governor’s Office, Brenchley declined
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a nose sticking out toward to center (on the flat edge). 6. Lay both halves together, with the nose piece on top. Glue both pieces onto the background. 7. Cut shapes for the eyes, mouth, teeth, neck and ears. Tip: It is more fun if the shapes are not symmetrical. Glue them into place. 8. Cut out any other accessories you want to add. These could be a hat, hair, jewelry, glasses, facial hair, shirt collar, etc. Use your imagination. 9. Glue the accessories into place, and sign your name at the bottom. Budding young artists can share their creations on social media using the hashtag #granaryartskids Granary Arts is supported in part by Utah Division of Arts & Museums, with funding from the state of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts, George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, The Sam and Diane Stewart Family Foundation, Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area, Sanpete County Travel, and generous support from Ephraim City.
The Picasso Faces art project from the Wednesday Workshop on Oct. 14 is only one of the many Wednesday Workshops that families and students can explore at Granary Arts
to answer, saying he said he couldn’t be 100% sure. He stated during the interview that postcards were being mailed to every voter, with instructions and that if signatures were not provided it was the duty of the clerk to reach out to those voters to make it right. IVS is footing the bill for the postcards. This isn’t the first time ballots printed by IVS have caused problems. In 2018, election officials in Montrose County, Colorado said the company misprinted a code on over 10.500 ballots that led to a very labor-intensive hand count. IVS claimed that error was on the part of Montrose County and filed a lawsuit against them. IVS also botched a small run of ballots earlier this year in Sevier County. The same error was made on those ballots
as was found on the ones for Sanpete County. That mistake was only on a small number of ballots so the problem wasn’t as hard to fix. Utah does not regulate which companies counties can use to print and mail ballots, and there is no public list of ballot vendors used in the state. Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, the leading candidate for governor, recommended IVS to county clerks. However, at least seven different ballot vendors are being used this elections. At least one county — Emery is printing and mailing ballots from their own office. “This may delay the results for a short time to verify all the signatures,” said Neill, “but we will do everything we can to make sure all those who wanted to vote and sent in their ballot will be counted.”
current hospitalizations; Sevier, 106 active cases, 224 total cases, with 117 recovered, no current hospitalizations, and one death; Wayne has 10 active cases, 13 total cases, and three recovered. There have been two cases reported in the less than one age group; 78 cases in the 1-14 age group; 218 cases reported in the 15-24 age group; 328 in the 2544 age group; 301 in the 45-64 age group; 120 in the 65-84 age group and 24 cases in the 85+ age group. The CUPHD reported 19,903
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Prevent conflicts while recreating. Cougars rarely bother groups of people. Therefore, travel in groups, and keep everyone together, including children and dogs. Keep dogs on leashes. Do not hike or jog alone. Make noise while hiking to alert cougars of your presence. Leave the area if you find a dead animal, especially deer or elk, as it could be a cougar kill. The cougar may return and defend its food. Keep a clean camp. Store food and garbage in an odor-free, locked container or hung between two trees
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where cougars (and bears) cannot get it.
Know what to do.
It is unusual to see cougars in the wild, and they rarely cause problems for humans. Although unlikely to happen, you should know how to react if you encounter an aggressive cougar. Stop. Never run from a cougar. Running will provoke an instinctive prey response and the cougar may pursue you. Do not approach the cougar. Make yourself look intimidating. Make eye contact with the cougar, which cougars consider a threat. Make yourself look big by opening your jacket, raising your arms and waving them. Stand up tall. Do not crouch or squat. Talk firmly in a loud voice, back away slowly and leave the area. If you have children with you, pick them up before they panic and run. As you pick them up, keep eye contact with the cougar and try not to bend over too far or turn your back to the cougar. If attacked, fight back! Protect your head and neck, as the neck is the target for the cougar. If you are aggressive enough, the cougar may think it is not likely to win its fight with you quickly, and it will probably give up and leave. If you have an encounter with aggressive wildlife, please alert the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office near you. If the encounter or sighting occurs after hours or on the weekend, call your local police department or county sheriff’s office, who can then contact a conservation officer to handle the situation. More information is available at https://www. wildawareutah.org.
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