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Accomplishments high on list of former library director RAY LAFOLLETTE
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MT. PLEASANT-- During the Oct. 9 Mt. Pleasant City Council meeting, City Council Member Heidi Kelso reported that no library director has been chosen, but the board is interviewing applicants for the position. The board Kelso is referring to is the Mt. Pleasant Library Board. Kelso is the board’s representative from Mt. Pleasant City, and is given charge to administer the activities of the library. The board is seeking a replacement for former Library Director Laurie Hansen, who recently resigned. Once a new director is chosen and hired, the new director may have an uphill climb to achieve the level of service and quality provided previously under Hansen’s direction. Laurie Hansen came to work for Mt. Pleasant City in 2009 to replace outgoing director, Cindy Ledingham. Prior to coming to Mt. Pleasant, Hansen worked at Snow College Library for six years as a circulation manager. During Hansen’s tenure as the Mt. Pleasant City library director, the library has been renovated, actually
moved temporarily to Mt. Pleasant City Hall for six months and celebrated the library’s 100th Birthday last year. In addition, new computers are periodically purchased on a revolving basis for the library. Twice, during Hansen’s employment, a new Strategic Plan was compiled and written by her, which included input from community surveys. The current plan can be viewed on the library website at: mtpleasantlob.org. Once there, click on “Library Info”. Under Hansen’s direction and for the past four years, the Mt. Pleasant City Library has been certified as a ‘Quality Library’, which is the highest certification level attainable from the Utah State Library. The ‘Quality Library’ designation includes extra work in outreach, technology training, working with parents and schools about literacy, and working in collaboration with other libraries to provide enhanced services, responsiveness to public requests and director, staff and trustees participation in state and national associations.
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sued after alleged football team sex assault BRADY MCCOMBS
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Each summer, during Laurie Hansen’s tenure as Mt. Pleasant City library director, a summer reading program was held. Three years ago the theme was, “Every Hero has a Story”, and Hansen’s family often gave support. Pictured are Laurie Hansen with her sons, Spiderman (Sam), Batman (Danny) and The Hulk (Ben) who joined in the fun. In addition to being a quality library, the Mt. Pleasant City Library was listed as a Library Journal Star Library for five years in a row. Library statistics (in programs per capita) have placed the Mt. Pleasant City Library as 298 out of 9,300 libraries nationwide. In Utah, that same standard earned them third place, out of 60 public libraries.
For an aggregate “service level”, the library placed eighth with a 90th percentile and for checkouts per capita, it came in at fifth place. Also, for the use of downloadable titles, eBooks and Audiobooks, the library placed number one in the state for small libraries. See LIBRARY, PAGE 6
Archery, mountain sports shop opens Oct. 25 MT. PLEASANT-- Clint and Ellen Dye, Wales, encourage the public to attend the opening of their new business, D-Archery & Mountain Sports LLC, today, Thursday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 195 North State Street, Mt. Pleasant. The store offers archery equipment including compound, recurve and cross bows, along with optics and lots of other archery related supplies. In addition there will be fishing equipment and eventually rock climbing equipment and camping supplies. It is expected that electronic technology devices used in these sports will also be offered. Clint Dye has been an avid archer for years and it has been a long-time dream of his to operate a store to
provide local access to good archery equipment. He has not enjoyed the long trips up north to find items needed for the sport. With local, good service, the store will provide options to the public. There are local archery leagues with many participants which meet on a regular basis to practice, compete and hone their skills. Those participants need easy access to supplies and good equipment, and the Dyes expect to meet those needs. In the near future a grand opening is being planned, it is expected that eventually classes will be offered for all ages along with hunter ethics training. Store hours will be Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., or call the store at (435) 462-1500.
Clint and Ellen Dye are opening a new business, D-Archery & Mountain Sports LLC, today, Thursday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., at 195 North State Street, Mt. Pleasant. Sports enthusiasts are encouraged to drop in.
Annual MP Halloween parade slated Oct. 31 MT. PLEASANT-- The goblins and ghouls of Mt. Pleasant Elementary are coming to downtown Mt. Pleasant for their annual Halloween Parade at 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31. All the goblins and ghouls (students) will be bused to the old elementary school, 50 East 100 South. The parade will begin at Cache Valley Bank and proceed along the west side of State Street to Main Street then turn west to city hall, back across Main Street at Wells Fargo Bank and go east to the stop light, crossing to the library and back to the old elementary school where students will be bused back to the school. It is expected about 600 kids will take part in the parade. For more information, call Mt. Pleasant Elementary at (435) 462- The goblins and ghouls of Mt. Pleasant Elementary are coming to downtown Mt. Pleasant for the annual Halloween Parade Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 12:45 p.m. 2077.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)-- A Utah mother said in a lawsuit Oct. 18 that school officials brushed aside an alleged sexual assault of her son by his football teammates as “boys being boys” and hazing that went too far. The woman said her 14-year-old son was pinned down by two teammates while a third rubbed his genitals on her son’s face on Sept. 17, in the small Utah city of Gunnison as several other players watched and laughed. The three boys were criminally charged earlier this month. One of the boys, a 16-year-old, also is charged with six counts of felony rape and five counts of forcible sexual abuse. So far, a total of 14 victims have come forward during the investigation, said Sanpete County Attorney Kevin Daniels. The alleged victims are students at the school, but it was unclear if they were members of the football team. South Sanpete County Public Schools Superintendent Kent Larsen didn’t immediately respond to email and phone messages seeking comment. The Associated Press is not naming the mother because doing so could identify her son and the AP typically does not identify alleged sex abuse victims. The mother, her son and their attorney, Bob Sykes, spoke about the case at a news conference in Salt Lake City. The mother said she felt betrayed when Larsen told her what happened to her son was just “boys being boys” and characterized it as hazing that went too far. She said officials at Gunnison Valley High School knew about the other assault allegations against the 16-year-old and should have intervened before her son was assaulted. “They’ve created or cultivated a breeding ground for sexual predators in this school because they allow this behavior to be acceptable,” she said. She and Sykes said the three boys were suspended from school for three days, but allowed to continue playing football. The woman and Sykes said they want a judge to force the school to update its bullying and sexual assault policies and adhere to them. They are also seeking unspecified monetary damages and an apology from school administrator. “Keep our children safe,” she said. “I just want to be able to send my son to school and know that he’s going to be able to come home not in tears.” Her son, a freshman linebacker on the junior varsity football team, said his attackers bullied him by labeling him a snitch after he reported the alleged assault. He said people whispered and talked about him in school hallways but his mother helped him realize he did the right thing by reporting the assault and agreeing to the lawsuit. “They were in the wrong. I know I didn’t do anything wrong. I said what needed to be said,” the boy said. “If I didn’t say anything, it could happen to someone else.”
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Our country needs your vote! Dear Editor, The situation is piled high with difficulty and we must rise to the occasion. That is what Abe Lincoln said over 150 years ago. It still rings true today. We have an opportunity to make a difference at this coming election and there are three things we can do to make our vote count.
First, get informed. This is easier than it seems. Representative Timothy Hawkes has a Facebook page that clarifies the state issues and the process, and even includes links to other resources. He calls it Principle Driven Leadership. Go there. Eat it up. Now you are prepared to vote. That is the second thing.
The ballots are out, so make yours count. The third thing to do is pray! Pray for our country, state and local leaders as well as wisdom concerning the proposals and initiatives presented. Prayer is what has got us here thus far, and prayer is what will move us forward. Get involved. Stay in-
volved. Put your best faith forward. Prayer does make a difference and with it you can make a difference. Don’t know how, or where to start? Ask for a free guide, send email to: thetriangleinstitute@gmail.com. Terrel R. Davis Ephraim
Holiday comet to pass over Utah skies in December PROVO-- The Utah Astronomy Club is spreading the alert that a comet bright enough to be seen with the naked eye may put on a show in two months, the first since Comet McNaught in 2007. Also, on the nights of Dec. 15-18, Comet 46P/Wirtanen is expected to hover between two of the great gems of the night sky, the star clusters called the Hyades and the Pleiades. However, predictions of comet brightness are notoriously difficult to make, with estimates ranging from magnitude three (easy to see) to magnitude seven (needing a telescope or binoculars). Wirtanen will make its closest pass to the Sun on Dec. 16, said Dr. P. Clay Sherrod of the privately-funded Arkansas Sky Observatories, and “it will also swing closely by Earth four days later in December and it
perhaps might be as bright as 3rd magnitude, or even a bit brighter. That is easily naked eye visible and certainly should be a treat in binoculars.” The astronomy site spaceweather.com notes that astronomers are calling the celestial visitor “the comet of the year.” It should pass within about 7.1 million miles of earth and “will probably become a na-
ked eye object for several weeks during the holidays.” The Utah Astronomy Club, a group with more than 220 members, advises that the best night to see the comet between the star clusters may be Dec. 15, when the moon will not be as full as a few days later. At 10 p.m., Wirtanen will be about 60 degrees – six times the size of a fist held at arm’s length – above the east-southeastern horizon. Best views will be away from city lights. Additional alerts will be issued as astronomers perfect their estimates of the comet’s brightness. For more information, check out the club’s web site on Facebook, https://www. facebook.com/groups/638816972950322/ or call Joe Bauman at (801) 913-3588
Utah treasurer announces record-breaking school funding SALT LAKE CITY-- Utah State Treasurer David Damschen recently announced that the Permanent State School Fund will make the largest-ever distribution to Utah schools next year. The funds will go to schools for programs chosen by parents, teachers and principals at no cost to taxpayers. Schools are slated to receive a record $82.66 million from the Permanent State School Fund in July 2019, a 12 percent increase from this year’s distribution of $74 million and a 29 percent increase from last year’s distribution of $64.25 million. Under the School Land Trust Program, investment earnings from the Permanent State School Fund are distributed to
every school in the state based on a per pupil formula. Each school’s community council, comprised of parents, teachers and the principal, annually determines the greatest academic needs of their students and prepares plans to improve student academic performance with their portion of distributions from the fund. “I applaud the great work of the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) administering trust lands and the solid investment decisions of the School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO) maximizing the impact of the Permanent State School Fund. Their efforts benefit Utah’s education programs now and for years to come,”
Treasurer Damschen said. “Every dollar we earn through prudent investment of the fund is a dollar in school funding not paid by the Utah taxpayer.” Since SITLA’s formation in 1994, the agency has generated nearly $1.9 billion in revenue to help grow the Permanent School Fund from $76 million to $2.4 billion. “At SITLA, we strive to administer trust lands as effectively as possible for Utah’s schoolchildren, generating revenue from energy, real estate and surface development on the 3.3 million acres of school trust lands,” SITLA Director David Ure said. “The best part of my job is visiting schools and seeing the positive ways schools use their
distributions to create better educational experiences for students.” Legislation enacted in 2014 created SITFO as an independent state agency tasked with the investment of these funds. SITFO is overseen by a five-member Board of Trustees composed of investment professionals and chaired by the state treasurer. “As a team of outcome-oriented investors, we strive to prudently optimize the return on the School and Institutional Trusts’ investments for Utah's public education programs,” SITFO Director and Chief Investment Officer Peter Madsen said. “It is always very rewarding to see the figures come to life and help make a real impact in Utah classrooms.”
Sanpete County booking report MANTI—Activities on the Oct. 15 Sanpete County booking reCatherine Louise Coltharp, port are as follows: Spring City, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of obstructing justice. Booked and released for Sixth District Court. 86 West Main Keith F. Coltharp, Spring Mt. Pleasant, UT 86447 City, was arrested in the SanAn edition of pete County Jail by the Sanpete The Daily Herald County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of obstructing justice. Subscriptions and Booked and released for Sixth Delivery Service ....801-375-5103 District Court. News and Chad Dee Dyches, Fairview, Advertising.............435-462-2134 was arrested in Fairview by the Fax..........................435-462-2459 E-mail...pyramid@heraldextra.com Fairview Police Department on charges of criminal mischief The Pyramid Daily Herald Edition (USPS and interfering with arresting 365-580) a weekly newspaper published at officer. Bail was set $12,630. 86 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah Shane Dee Dyches, Fairview, 84647. Periodicals Postage Paid at Mt. was arrested in Fairview by the Pleasant, Utah 84647 and at additional Fairview Police Department on mailing offices POSTMASTER: Send a U.S. District Court Warrant. address changes to the Pyramid, 86 West No bail was set. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647 Shelly Triganna Dyches, Fairview, was arrested in FairMember: view by the Fairview Police Audit Bureau of Circulations Department on a U.S. District NEWS Court Warrant. No bail was set. Jayson Russell Harris, Axtell, We welcome news tips. Call 435-462-2134 to report a was arrested in Axtell by the news tip, or if you have a Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) on comment or a question. We a Beaver County Justice Court welcome letters to the editor. Warrant. Bail was set at $1,650. All letters must include Erich Paul Manion, Henderauthor’s name (printed son, was arrested in the Salt AND signed) and a phone Lake County Jail by the Sannumber. We reserve the right pete County Sheriff ’s Office on to edit letters for clarity, Manti Justice, Fifth and Sixth punctuation, taste and length. Letters are welcome District Court Warrants. Bail on any topic. was set at $36,360. Oct. 16
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Jared Yale Jensen, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Fairview by the Fairview Police Department on charges of DUI and controlled substance contributed acts. Bail was set at $2,140. Christian Gonzales Perez, Ogden, was arrested in the Box Elder County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $5,000. Easton Lee Ewell, Manti, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on the charge of issuing a bad check or draft. Booked and released for Sixth District Court. Oct. 17 Michael Sean Auffhammer, Lehi, was arrested in the Utah County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on Utah and Sanpete County Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $599. Peter Lawrence Howard, Spring City, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and tampering with a witness. Booked and released for Sixth District Court. Yerikendi Tinoco, Chester, was arrested in Chester by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sanpete Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $400. Oct. 18 Jeffery Dale Bills, Fountain
Green, was arrested in Fountain Green by the Fountain Green Police Department on the charge of assault. Bail was set at $1.070. Joshua Franklin Conner, Gunnison, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $30,000. Oct. 20 James Jens Erichsen, Manti, was arrested in Sanpete County by the UHP on charges of DUI, possessions of marijuana and drug paraphernalia; and lane travel provisions. Bail was set at $3,430. Marcos Torres, Manti, was arrested in Moroni by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of leaving the scene of an accident, failure to notify police of accident and interlock device violation. Bail was set at $1,680. Oct. 21 Carol Ann Keplinger, Chester, was arrested in was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on charges of DUI, Speeding, operate on right side of road, reckless driving, following too close and unsafe lane travel. Bail was set at $2,620. Trent J. Lewis, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Mt. Pleasant Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $340.
I want to drive a ‘Sanpete’ The other night I saw a TV advertisement for Hyundai SUVs. I had to think for a minute what the letters SUV stood for – Sport Utility Vehicle. Then I wondered how the heck this type of car became generally known as a sport utility vehicle. One question leads to another. (There is kind of a complicated answer to that question in Wikipedia, if you’re interested to know). The thing that struck me in the commercial about Hyundai’s SUVs was their names. There’s the Kona, the Tucson, and the Santa Fe. Some of you will immediately get what caught my attention. It was this. The names of those cars are like the answers to geography trivia questions. What is the name of Hawaii’s “big island?” What southern Arizona city is home to the University of Arizona? What is the capital of New Mexico? Hyundai executives and advertisers are smart. The South Korean carmaker knows that they probably aren’t going to connect with American car buyers with model names like: The Seoul, or the Pohang. It just wouldn’t sound right if I said, “I’ll hop in my Gwangmyeong and pick you up at eight o’clock.” Of course, I’m not sure it sounds that much better to say, “I’ll swing by in my Touareg and honk at nine.” (Really, Volkswagen?) I know that lots of cars are named after animals. There are Mustangs, Beetles, Jaguars, Rams and Stingrays, etc. But that’s a topic for another day perhaps. It’s not really a big surprise to me that there are so many cars named after places. I just hadn’t given it a lot of thought until now. Now that I think of it, I drive a little Chevy truck with the model name Colorado plastered on the tailgate. My wife drives a Buick that’s named after a city in Switzerland – Lucerne. (Strangely, in 2001, we were driving in Switzerland from Lucerne on our way to Zurich when we heard the news on the radio about the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.) So now, as I think about vehicles that are named after places, I’m suddenly starting to feel left out. Maybe other people in other areas feel the same way. But I’m me, sitting in Sanpete County, Utah. So that’s my point of view. I haven’t done exhaustive research on this. So much of this is coming out of my head, so that casts a big factor of incompleteness and inaccuracy into the mix. But, this column has never had a high bar for intellectual purity. So let’s forge ahead and look at this situation. To our south, Arizona has the Tucson and the Kia Sedona. Even though there is a Tahoe, Idaho, which has a zip code of 83539 and is near Syringa, Kosskia and Kamiah, I reluctantly have to give the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Sierra to our neighbor Nevada/ California. Suzuki also used to make a Reno. Colorado has the truck I
drive, plus the Silverado and the Dodge Durango. And I’m pretty sure there used to be a car called the Aspen. Wyoming is represented by the Cheyenne. So we in Utah are pretty much surrounded by states, which have vehicles, named after them. Utah and Idaho are kind of left out in the cold, unless you count Tahoe, Idaho, which is a stretch. However, I do have to hasten to say that Pontiac used to make the Bonneville. That name, I’m sure, was a reference to the smooth salt flats in the west desert of Utah where land speed records have been broken over the years. The family of one of my best friends from childhood had a big ol’ Pontiac Bonneville. I almost didn’t mention the Bonneville because it takes the edge off my point here. But in the attempt to raise my journalistic standards a tad, I decided on full disclosure, as far as my scanty automotive knowledge goes. My point here is that Utah has been neglected in the naming of vehicles. I’ll even take it one step further. Sanpete County has been woefully disregarded, overlooked, deserted and unloved by the auto making industry. I’m putting the car manufacturing industry on notice. If you can make a Denali and a Tundra, you can make a Timpanogos and a Little Sahara. If you can market a Tacoma and a Malibu, you can put out a Provo and a Hurricane. The national parks in Utah are deserving of automobile model names: The Zion, The Bryce, The Arches, The Canyonlands, The Capitol Reef. How about the ski resorts: The Snowbird, The Brighton, The Park City, The Sundance. As for Sanpete County, you know we deserve these: The new, sleek sports car in the same class as a Lamborghini or Ferrari. The Indianola! Built purposely for hauling art and/or sheep: The Spring City! The next one is made with fuel economy and Snow College students in mind. It’s kind of a new version of a Volkswagen bus. It’s perfect for Denny’s Restaurant runs to Salina, midnight road trips to the Meadow hot pots, and can be lived in for weeks at a time when eviction notices are received. The Ephraim! How about a luxurious, full size convertible with “lazy boy” recliner type seats - front and back, state of the art sound system, retractable food trays, beverage and popcorn holders. This model is perfectly engineered for drive-in movies. It’s The Mount Pleasant, of course! Space won’t allow for descriptions of The Fairview, The Chester, The Fountain Green, The Manti, The Jerusalem and many others. You can use your imagination. I’m thinking right now that I’m going to see if I can find a way to pry the name Colorado off the back of my truck. I want to find some chrome lettering that will read “Sanpete.” That’s the model I want to drive.
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Brayden C. Butler, son of Scott and Sherrie Butler, Fairview, has been called to serve in the Independence Missouri Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will speak at 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 in the Fairview Ward, 122 South State Street, Fairview. He will enter the Provo Missionary Training Center Nov. 14.
Morgan M. Cook, son of Scot and Holly Larsen, Spring City, and the late Heath Cook; has been called to serve in the Montana Billings Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will speak at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in the Spring City Second Ward, 164 South Main, Spring City. Grandparents are Nedra Allred, Spring City, and the late Robert Allred; Nanalee Cook, Moroni, and the late Mark Cook. He will enter the MTC Nov. 7.
MP seniors MT. PLEASANT-- Activities on the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Calendar for the month of November are as follows: All senior citizens in the community are encouraged to attend all activities at the center, 101 East 100 North, nominal yearly dues required. For information, call (435) 462-0249. Nov. 7, 6 p.m., Thanksgiving dinner, dinner fee, reservations requested, entertainment by Elaine Jorgensen. For dinner reservations call Paula Wright (435) 262-9789 or Linda Jarman (435) 462-9297.
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Sanpete County Community calendar Oct. 25 7:30 p.m., Snow College Choirs Concert, “I Raise My Lamp”, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, held in the Jorgensen Concert Hall, in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets online at www.snow.edu/finearts or call (435) 283-7478. Oct. 25 and 26 7 p.m., pianist James Oneil Miner will give two performances. Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m., in the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 84 North 100 East, Fairview. And Friday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., he will perform in the Wasatch Academy Music Conservatory, 100 South 100 West, Mt. Pleasant. Admission to either performance is free. Oct. 26 7:30 p.m., Snow College Orchestra Pops Concert, “John Williams Tribute”, featuring music from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, ET, Harry Potter and more, in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 300 East Center, Ephraim. Tickets online at www.snow.edu/finearts or call (435) 283-7478. 8 p.m., Mt. Pleasant Halloween weekend bash free outdoor dance at the Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center and Splash Pad, 74 East Main, for sixth-eighth grades; then from 9:30-11:30 p.m., for ninth-12th grades. Oct. 27 Mt. Pleasant Halloween weekend bash continues at the Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center and Splash Pad, 74 East Main. Discounted swim passes 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Bring in carved pumpkin for judging 11 a.m.2:30 p.m.; Car décor contest begins at 2:30 p.m., register in advance at Aquatic Center; Ghoul Crew Royalty crowned at 3 p.m.; Trunk-or-Treat from 2:30-4 p.m.; Award presented at 4:30 p.m.; Ghoul Carnival on the Splash Pad from 3-6 p.m., tickets available at entry. For more information, call (435) 426-1333. 5-8 p.m., Sanpete County Children’s Justice Center Dine and Donate fundraising event at Dirk’s Farmhouse Restaurant, 115 North Main, Manti. Meals will be served by local law enforcement officers. Gratuities will go toward supporting the center. For more information, call (435) 835-6500. Nov. 6 8 a.m., Gunnison Vision Prayer Breakfast at Shelle’s Drive In, 574 South Main, Gun-
nison. Join with others of faith seeking to make good things happen. It is a great way to start the day, renew the week and enjoy some great food. Each attendee is responsible for their own meal and tip. For more information send email to thetriangleinstitute@gmail. com. Sanpete County Sub 4 Santa The committee needs help with volunteers, new toys, blankets, clothes and especially cash donations to help kids in the area. New items may be dropped off at various locations throughout the county. Cash donations may be sent to Sub 4 Santa, PO Box 302, Mt. Pleasant, UT; 84647. 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 Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 No., Ephraim. Contact Sam at 262-1188. Bible Seekers Club 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Evening Kid’s Club for ages 5-12. Hosted by Heritage Baptist Church. Games, activities, music, snacks and Christ centered. Adults are welcome to stay and attend mid-week service while the kids are in club. 1045 Medical Drive (across the parking lot from Sanpete Valley Hospital) Mt. Pleasant. Call 462-9319 for details. Blood pressure clinics 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 third Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Krista at (435) 5283955. 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. For more
Lady Hawks defeat Co-ed Manti Templars, sit softball second in region league MANTI-- North Sanpete Lady Hawks volleyball team traveled to Manti High School last Tuesday to face the Lady Templars on their home court. It took the Hawks a little bit to warm up, but once they did, they quickly swept the Templars in three sets. During the first set, it was a point-for- point battle as the Templars continued to make scrappy defensive plays which kept them in the game. The Hawks struggled to put a ball away during the first half of the first set, but once they figured out the Templar defense, there was no stopping them. North Sanpete won all three sets with scores of 25-16, 25-11, and 25-13. With the victory, the Lady Hawks sit in second place in region behind San Juan.
North Sanpete Lady Hawks celebrate their match point against their rival Manti Templars. The team defeated Manti in three sets and sit at second place in region. The team traveled Wednesday and today to compete in the state 3A competition (results not available at press time).
MT. PLEASANT-- In co-ed softball action this week, Team Stars defeated Wasatch Academy 25-0; Biggies beat 180 Fitness 30-17; MKJ Construction over Bert’s Possee 7-0; Wheeler’s beat 180 Fitness 21-6; Total Coverage Painting defeated MKJ Construciton 17-1; Biggies over Bert’s Possee 7-0; Team Stars defeated Wasatch Academy 25-10; and Total Coverage Painting beat Wheeler’s 17-13. 1. Team Stars1 .............. 1-3 2. Wheeler’s ..............10-4 3. Biggies ..................10-4 4. Total Cov. Paint ........7-7 5. Bert’s Possee ........... 6-8 6. 180 Fitness.............. 5-9 7. MKJ Construct. ........ 5-9 8. Wasatch Academy ...0-14
information, contact David Powell, (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, visit www. isdup.org or contact Pat Olson at (435) 462-3134 or (435) 4691056. Employment workshops Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops. Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0720. FG City Library Regular hours: Tuesdays 1-5 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-7 p.m. 1:15 p.m., Mondays, Story hour for ages 4-12, 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschool story hour for ages 2-5, at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 W. 100 N. MatchingDonors.com 22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants, most of them for kidneys. MatchingDonors.com, a 501 c3 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) 3850422. 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. MP Public Library On-going programs include: 11:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschoolers and parents are encouraged to attend Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, activities and treats. Free! 1 p.m., each Wednesday, home schoolers get together for books, art, activities, discussions and treats. Free! 6:30 p.m., fourth Thursday each month, stories. Kids come with their families, in pajamas, if they like, and enjoy stories, songs and a bed-
time snack. 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant. NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and also for their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand. Meetings are held next to Therapy West, 1050 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant. Family Support Group meets first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Connections Recovery Group meets second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. 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 children about the dangers of drug use. To learn more about the nation’s drug crisis, go to: http:// www.narconon-suncoast.org/ blog/opioid-crisis-now-considered-a-syndemic.html. Narconon can help a person take steps to overcome addiction in a family. For free screening or referral call (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 Spring City Hall, 150 East Center. Skills classes are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public
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at no cost. Questions, call (435) 709-1474. Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available, free, on Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. Clothing donations can be dropped off anytime at 35 N. 100 E., Manti. Money donations also welcome. For info call Nancy (435) 851-0603; Darcie (435) 851-1963; or Lisa (435) 3149064. Sanpete Pantry Volunteers needed to help with cardboard recycling at the Sanpete Pantry, 1080 Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant. Call Sean at (435) 262-7841. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Elementary. For more information contact Carolyn at (435) 262-7759. Veterans To commemorate the end of World War II, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and Utah State History are teaming up to collect stories of Utah’s World War II veterans. Veterans and families are encouraged to go to mymilitarystory.utah.gov to share stories. Donations of artifacts, such as diaries, photos and memoirs to state or local historical agencies is also encouraged. Veteran memorial Donations are being taken to help build a Veteran memorial in Spring City. Anyone wishing to donate may send them to Spring City Veterans Memorial Association, PO Box 126, Spring City, UT; 84662.
Mt. Pleasant City seeks a Full-Time Public Works Employee
Minimum Qualifications--High School graduation or GED; Valid Utah CDL (or ability to obtain within first 6 months of hire); Ability to pass background check and drug test. For a more complete job description, go to mtpleasantcity.com or come into city hall, 115 West Main, for a job description and application. This is a full-time position. Deadline for applications: Open until filled.
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Joe M. English 1923~2018 PUBLIC NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL VACANCY AND INTENT TO FILL MT. PLEASANT CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL This is formal notice that the Mt. Pleasant City Council intends to fill a City Council vacancy caused by Council Member and Mayor Pro Tempore Dan Andersonʼs appointment as Mayor through December 2019. Notice pursuant to Utah Code 20A-1-510(b), this notice is posted until November 1, 2018 at City Hall, the City website and the Utah Public Access website inviting all interested and qualified parties to apply for this vacancy. To qualify for this vacancy, you must file a declaration of candidacy which can be obtained from the City Recorder, during normal office hours at City Hall. Candidates must meet the qualifications of Section 10-3-301 of Utah Code: • U.S. Citizen • Registered voter of Mt. Pleasant City • A Resident of the City for the past 365 days • Not being a convicted felon, unless the right to hold elective office has been restored Please submit a one-page cover letter expressing your desire to serve and a copy of a current resume to: City Recorder, Attn: Council Application, 115 W. Main, Mt. Pleasant, Utah, 84647. This declaration of candidacy and any related materials you wish to submit must be physically received by the City Recorder not later than 5 p.m., November 1, 2018. Please obtain from the City Recorder during regular business hours a summary report which outlines the process the Council will be using to select and appoint the replacement. Also, be advised that whoever is selected will be appointed through December 31, 2019. If they wish to serve after that point, they will be required to file for the general election in the fall of 2019. The Mt. Pleasant City Council will meet in a Special City Council meeting Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to fill the vacancy of City Council Member to serve through December 31, 2019. The meeting shall begin at 6:30 p.m., in the Mt. Pleasant City Council Chambers, 115 West Main Street. Brief presentations from the applicants will be given during City Council Meeting on November 6, 2018. Jeanne M. Tejada Mt. Pleasant City Recorder Dated this 12th day of October 2018. Legal Notice 31214 Published in The Pyramid October 18 and 25, 2018.
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. 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, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before NOVEMBER 14, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 65-4061(a44100): Paul D. Levie and Rae Levie Trust propose(s) using 0.75 ac-ft from groundwater (4 miles east of Spring City) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 65-4062(a44105): Larrey Seth Wright propose(s) using 0.057 cfs or 9.342 ac-ft from groundwater (Milburn) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 65-3672(a44107): Robin and Ginny Davis, Michael Symmes and Kristen Symmes propose(s) using 0.0062 cfs or 1.0 ac-ft from groundwater (1.5 miles SE of Fairview) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 51-8820(a44117): Indianola Irrigation Company, Hernan Rodriguez propose(s) using 1.0 ac-ft from groundwater (2.5 Miles SSW of Indianola) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal notice 31189 Published in The Pyramid October 18 and 25, 2018.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Ken and Sheila Hansen are Requesting Approval of a Preliminary Plan for a 3 Lot Major Subdivision, Southeast of Chester. Property is Owned by Marcia Green, Lots 1 & 2 are Located Approximately Half in the BCZone and Half in the A-Zone on 5.06 Acres in Each Lot. Lot 3 is Located in the A-Zone on 10.11 Acres. Parcel #S27040X9 & S27040X4. Michael Porter is Requesting Approval of a 1 Lot Minor Subdivision Located in the RA-2 Zone, East of Mt. Pleasant on Approximately 5.57 Acres. Parcel #S26010. Tyler Hunter is Requesting Approval of a 4 Lot Minor Subdivision Located in the A-Zone, West of Ephraim on 20.87 Acres. Parcel #S6031. Benjamin Tanner is Requesting Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Dog Kennel Located in the RA-2 Zone, East of Mt. Pleasant. Parcel #S25983X2. Brittney and Greg Pyne, Larry Taylor, and Judy Pyne are Requesting Approval of a Lot Line Adjustment in the Spring City Rancheros Subdivision to Lots: 61 (S28388), 62-A (S28390), 62-B (S28389) Located in the A-Zone, East of Spring City. Parcel # S28388, S28390, S28389. A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in Room 101 of the Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main, Manti, Utah. For more information, please contact Zoning Administrator Scott Olsen at 835-2113 ext. 1. Individuals needing special accommodations should contact Sandy Neill, County Clerk at (435) 835-2131 ext.5 at least three working days in advance. Dated this 19th day of October, 2018. Sandy Neill Sanpete County Clerk Legal notice 31614 Published in The Pyramid October 25, 2018.
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Wyatt L. Craven 2013~2018 FAIRVIEW-- Wyatt LeRoy Craven was welcomed into this life by his loving family on Jan. 3, 2013. His enthusiastic spirit lit up the hearts of those around him. Wyatt accomplished more in his short time here on earth than most people do in a lifetime. He inspired thousands to remember what is most important in life, to have courage and be kind. He fought valiantly in his fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Cancer, and most assuredly won his battle. He was given back into his Heavenly Parentʼs care Oct. 20, 2018, at the tender age of 5. He was "too pure, too lovely, to live on earth". He is remembered and loved always by his parents Michael Aaron Craven, and Christen Marie Craven, and his siblings, Kate Elise, Colton Michael, Everett James, Gentry Adelaide and Emmeline Gwen. If Wyatt were to leave you with one thought today, it would be to go out of your way to make someone smile. Funeral services were held Oct. 24 in the Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment was in the Fairview City Cemetery. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.
Roxey L. Washburn 1926~2018 MT. PLEASANT-Roxey Lou Washburn, age 92, peacefully passed away at home on Oct. 21, 2018. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Sept. 8, 1926, to Edgar Lyman and Talula Johanna Nelson. She attended Hamilton Elementary school in Mt. Pleasant and graduated from North Sanpete High School. She attended Brigham Young University and taught third grade at Hamilton Elementary for one year. She married Ralph Washburn Aug. 6, 1948. They were sealed in the Manti LDS Temple June 1, 2004. Together they raised four sons and two daughters. She was a homemaker first and worked at Mt. Pleasant Elementary school lunch. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many positions including primary teacher, Young Womens president, and Relief Society president. She loved her service as an Ordinance Worker in the Manti Temple for over 10 years. She had a strong testimony of the Savior and devoted her life to serving Him through service to others including her family, community and her own mother for many years. She was a pillar in the community serving many years on the Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Historical Association and Relic Hall committees. She was Grand Marshal of the 4th of July Parade, active in the Daughters of Utah Pioneerʼs and Liocos Club. She had a great love for learning, enjoyed quilting, crocheting, the outdoors, and traveling. She was a rock to her family, church, and community. She was the driving force of annual family reunions and holiday gatherings. She is survived by her sons, Allen (Rebecca), Mt. Pleasant; Kevin (Shelley), Wales; Gordon (Shauneen), Tucson, AZ; and daughters, Debra (Michael) DeMille, Kiowa CO; Staci (Peter) Jones, Minersville; 24 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lyman (Maxine) Nelson; and sisters, Dolma Christensen and Charlotte Thornton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph; son Andrew Keith Washburn; great-granddaughter Lily; brothers, Newel and Robert (Bob); and sisters, Dale Carter, Virginia Myers, and Shirley Jensen. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 26 in the Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 461 North 300 West. A visitation will be held from 6 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant. Interment will be in the Wales Cemetery, Wales, UT. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Mt. Pleasant Museum/Relic Hall, 146 South State Street, Mt. Pleasant. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.
NOTICE TO BID
Notice is hereby given that Mt. Pleasant Community and Development Agency (CDRA) is interested in selling property in the Mt. Pleasant Industrial Park. The property consists of a building previously used as an airport hangar and approximately one acre of land. Sealed bids for the purchase of said property will be accepted by the CDRA until Thursday, November 1, 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to obtain inspection reports relative to the condition of the hangar and a description of the land on which it is located. This information is available at the city recorderʼs office, 115 West Main, Mt. Pleasant City, Utah. Prospective buyers of this property must commit to having a business operating in the hanger within six months from the date of purchase and must sign a form stating how many people will be employed. Jeanne M. Tejada Mt. Pleasant City Recorder th Dated this 19 day of October 2018. Legal notice 31613 Published in The Pyramid October 25, 2018.
MT. PLEASANT-“Pray for America” was not an uncommon phrase uttered by Joseph (Joe) Michael English. He entered eternal life October 17, 2018, while in his own home, built with his own hands, surrounded by love from his family. His spirit is carried on by his two children, three step-children, nine grandchildren, and nine greatgrandchildren, as well as many extended family members and friends. Joe was born Feb. 6, 1923, in Jamestown, ND; to parents Joseph Michael English and Anna Winifred Jennings. In his 95 years on earth, Joe illustrated many life lessons so well. Such as, donʼt be wasteful, “that pizza is still good”; be tough and carry on. He beat cancer in his late 70s when a doctor had recommended no treatment! Be resourceful and self-sufficient, like when in his 90s he was still modifying, building, and welding tractor and trailer parts. Reinvent yourself, he chose a new path in mid-life, teaching us itʼs never too late to make choices to be a better father, husband, friend; work hard and keep moving. He maintained a herd of sheep, breeding and lambing every year up until this past winter. Have fun, always had a joke to share, and when people would say, “Youʼre so funny Joe”, he would reply, “I know, I look in the mirror every day and laugh at what I see!”. Joe was a proud patriot, and humble WWII veteran. He was in the 29th Division Infantry, and served throughout the war in Germany, until the warʼs end. He was a D-Day Omaha Beach Invasion survivor. Joe worked many years as a custodian and bus driver for the public-school system in both California and Utah. He is survived by his children, Sharon Strong (Marcus Strong), Joe English (Cindy English), Lester Nilsen (Kim Nilsen), Randi Nilsen, and Jana Warren (John Warren). He was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy Ann (Lyman) English (they shared an amazing bond of dedication to each other, witnessed by all who knew them; sister, Ruth English, and son, Spencer Nilsen. Joeʼs Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning with Visitation from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 1 p.m., located in the Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 461 North 300 West, Mt. Pleasant. Interment to follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Erin M. Connor 1936~2018 MORONI-- Erin Moss Conner, 82, Moroni, UT; passed away Oct. 19, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of Elmer Marion and Francis Bodine Moss and was born in Evanston, WY; June 16, 1936. Erin graduated from Davis High School and later attended business college. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served in the Manti Temple as an ordinance worker for 15 years, and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was active in family history when they first started until the present time. She married Richard H. Haacke on June 7, 1956, in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, later divorced. Erin married William P. Conner, Jr. Dec. 4, 1986, in Evanston, WY. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple June 4, 1998. She is the mother of nine children, Margaret Haacke, Stanley B. (Shauna) Haacke; Charles M. (Dona) Haacke; Danielle H. (Mitch) Hood; Gaylene H. (Bruce) Jensen; William “Bill” Park (Cathy) Conner III; Cynthia Lea (Shawn) Gleed; Dennis L. Johns; Robert Lynn Johns; 28 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Roma Marie Moss. Erin was a loving wife, eternal companion, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as a loving friend. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 25 in the Moroni, Utah Stake Center, 80 North Center Street, Moroni. Viewings will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24 in the Moroni Stake Center and at 10:30 a.m., at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Moroni Cemetery. Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.
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FV museum to host annual Christmas Tree Forrest FAIRVIEW—Businesses, groups, individuals and families are encouraged to participate in the annual Christmas Tree Forrest at the Fairview Museum of History & Art, 84 North 100 East. Trees need to be set up by Thursday, Nov. 15. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call the museum at (435)
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During Hansen’s tenure, physical improvements to the library, especially during the renovation, include the installation of compact shelving in the children’s library – which creates more space for programs, lectures and authors. Also included was replacement of a circulation desk, shelving improvements and the arrangement for an archive room, where patrons can view old copies of The Pyramid, along with antique and irreplaceable local histories and other items. The Pyramid appreciates the fact that all copies of The Pyramid, from 1912 to 1950, were digitized for patron searching, under Hansen’s direction. Further improvements include the addition of the sign and benches in front of the library and greatly improved storage capacities, both completed as Eagle Scout projects. During the renovation process, Hansen applied for a grant from the Utah State Department of Energy. This grant request, in the amount of $87,000, addressed the needs at the library and the recreation center just across the street. The Department of Energy replied back that the grant request was one of the top applicants in the state and notified Hansen that the highest amount awarded could be as high as $225,000, and asked if there were other projects needed in Mt. Pleasant City. It was determined that Mt. Pleasant City Hall needed a new HVAC system. The original application was amended
Fairview Museum is gearing up to accept decorated Christmas trees for their annual Christmas Tree Forrest. Anyone may participate and proceeds are shared with the Sanpete Food Pantry. 427-9216; Rinda Thompson, 851-6087; or Branch Cox, 4691369. Trees are donated to loving
families in need or delivered to families chosen by the participants. Proceeds are shared with the Sanpete Food Pantry.
which added a request for an additional $131,000, which was approved, and Hansen did all the grunt work to make it happen. She relates that it took her 200 hours of work time to gather all the needed information. Hansen had to enter all the gas and electricity bills on the buildings, used an energy auditor, extrapolated all the figures to determine how many BTUs could be saved by replacing certain windows and how many BTUs would be saved per dollar contributed by the energy department. Then last month during a hot city council meeting in city hall the A/C turned on and everyone had a sigh of relief, but they never had any idea that the new A/C worked because of her efforts. Each summer Mt. Pleasant City Library, under Hansen’s direction, has implemented a stellar summer reading program that bridged the summer slump, encouraged children to read, and offered weekly activities. Each summer around 400 youth participated in the activities. In addition, a new catalog system was implemented, which included a three-library collaboration effort, sharing a catalog with Ephraim and Manti libraries and increasing the number of items available for patrons to check out. Former Library Director Laurie Hansen was well qualified with all the required certifications and experience needed. In addition she was a member of the Utah Library Association (ULA), National Association for Rural and Small Libraries, served as a member of the Mt. Pleasant Main Street Committee, as library
liaison for the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area, worked with the Utah State Department of History and on the advisory board of the Mt. Pleasant Redevelopment Agency (RDA). In addition, Hansen founded the ULAs new Rural and Small Library Committee, which is aimed at providing support and fostering connections between libraries in less populated areas. She has also been a presenter at past to ULA conferences. When a library program is ranked high on state and national levels, has successful programs and patron use of the offerings, the question must be asked; “Why did the library director resign?” Consider this, a library director has to deal with many entities and groups. The services of the library has to follow Utah State code and to find a balance between the needs and expectations of all the patrons, staff, Board of Trustees, local government, Utah State Library, collaborative entities, and to address the needs of the population it serves while working within the constraints of a tight budget. It can be a difficult challenge to keep everyone happy. The director is obliged to remain flexible, to balance this provision of services and activities, based on current training, research and input from the local community. At times, when one demand is addressed, it has to be at the expense of something else. The director of the institution has a great overview of what the needs are, and also knows what the many entities want. At times it is impossible to meet
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Manti-La Sal National Forest plan revision open house set Oct. 26
EPHRAIM-- Manti-La Sal National Forest is hosting a public open house Friday, Oct. 26, from 2-6 p.m., at Ephraim City Hall, 5 South Main, to share information related to on-going Forest Plan Revision efforts, share draft documents and collect public feedback on several topics including the following: Draft Wilderness Evaluation Report; Draft Priority Watershed Report; Initial Draft Plan Components including Desired Conditions and Objectives; and Timber and Range Suitability Processes. To preview draft documents in advance of the open house visit the Forest Plan Revision website by visiting: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ mantilasal/landmanagement/planning.
all the demands. Hansen states that, during most of the last ten years she has, “enjoyed a supportive relationship with the library board and the city council.” But she goes on to say that the, “relationship has diminished, as we no longer agree on how the library can best serve the residents of the community. My assessment of necessary services and processes were not in agreement with the board and city officials.” “Since then, my input about library activities and procedures has been upstaged, disregarded and dismissed,” she says, “Recent administration, including the library board and city officials, has set higher levels for their involvement, expanded overreach and increased constraints for the duties of the director.” According to Hansen, “The many tightly controlled requirements are oppressive, come at the expense of productivity and cause undue stress. The final straw was the decision to discontinue the collaboration with the Ephraim and Manti reciprocal borrowing program.
I believed this would have an unfavorable result and I was in direct opposition to removing this service, but my input was ignored.” Hansen could see no hope for change on the horizon and determined that, “in the best interests of the library, city and myself, I have resigned.” There are many duties expected of a librarian, including the following: management of catalog, website, policies, procedures, purchasing, circulation of materials, budget planning and administration, statistical reports for USL and other entities, programs, outreach, technology acquisition and maintenance, reference services, building and safety, marketing and advocacy, application and implementation of grants, management of staff, volunteers and community service works and administering proctored tests for distance education. With a long list of expectations, the director’s job can be quite demanding. Hansen commented that, “It is unfortunate these contributions were
not fully appreciated.” Hansen filled the position successfully for almost 10 years and may be difficult to replace. “I will truly miss my experiences and duties at the Library, the friends I have made and the people I have come to enjoy, admire and respect,” she says. “The Utah State Library has been supportive every step of the way, has provided unwavering consulting services for the library, and I know they will continue to do so.” According to Hansen, “The library is in good hands with the State Library as a major contributor for success. Mt. Pleasant Public Library will continue to be a strong contribution to the community and I wish all the best for its success.” The Library has an associated group called the “Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Public Library”, who exist to assist the library with advocacy, fundraising and for extra helping hands at events. The group is constantly on the lookout for new members. For more information, call (435) 462-3340.
WEEKEND BASH at the MT. PLEASANT AQUATIC CENTER Free Dance! On the Splash Pad Friday, Oct 26 6th-8th Grades: 8-9 p.m. 9th-12th Grades: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Costumes Preferred Ghoul Carnival On the Splash Pad Saturday, Oct 27 Carnival 3-6 p.m. 5 Tickets for $1.00 Food, Games & Fun!! Trunk-or Treat Saturday, Oct 27 Aquatic Center Participating cars need to arrive by 2:30 (and can’t leave until 4 p.m.) Car Decorating Contest (Cars must arrive by 2:30 p.m.) Limited Space-Register on line at: https://mtpleasant.sportsiteslabs.com/Player or at Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 462-2456 or Aquatic Center, 462-1333. Awards at 4:30 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving Contest Saturday, Oct. 27 Already carved pumpkin must be turned in at Aquatic Center from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Awards at 4:30 p.m. Ghoul Crew Royalty will be crowned at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Aquatic Center Halloween Swim Party All Day, Saturday, Oct 27 $2 per person