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First-ever Candlelight Christmas home tour Dec. 15

SPRING CITY-- Seven historic and traditional homes in Spring City are set to offer the first-ever Candlelight Christmas Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Spring City Community Center, 45 South 100 East, or at any of the homes on the tour, with correct change in cash or check. Participants in the home tour will enjoy charming Christmas décor, traditional and pioneer-era homes, a reception and “Christmas Miniature Collection” art sale at the Spring City Community Center, complete with live music, hot cider, and wagon rides as part of the fun. The Christmas Miniature Collection art sale is completely different from any art sale previously offered because the artworks are all small original paintings created by Spring City artists only at Christmas time and specially priced for the season. The paintings make perfect gifts for special friends and loved ones. Participants in the Candlelight Christmas Home Tour will have the

Seven Spring City homes will be featured during the first-ever Candlelight Christmas Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Spring City Community Center, 45 South 100 East, or at any of the homes on the tour. opportunity to see one or all of the following homes: Chris and Alison Anderson home (Jacob Johnson original owner), 390 South 100 West; J. Scott Anderson home (Charles Crawforth farmhouse, two miles south of town on Crawford Lane); Paul and Donna Penrod home (Andrew Olsen original owner), 90 South 100 West; David Rosier Granary Studio (Iver Peterson original owner), 309 North Main Street; Steve and Marta Sloan home, Springfarm House, 50 East Center Street; Dane and Barbara Chapman home, Osborne Inn, 216 South Main Street; and the Stan and Gwen Soper home, 127 North 200 West. This new tradition has been organized by The Friends of Historic Spring City in an effort to spread Christmas cheer and earn funds for

R.L. Taylor (on left) and Charles McKay were instrumental in the effort to locate and preserve what is now known as the Peter M. Peel Blacksmith Shop. For their efforts they were honored on Dec. 10 with a plaque which will be placed in the shop for all to see. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid)

Taylor, McKay recognized for cabin efforts Artists Kathleen Peterson, Pam Newman, Stephanie Figgat and Cassandria Parsons created small artworks available for purchase during the first-ever Candlelight Christmas Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 4-7 p.m. the community center.

Inaugural Spring City concert thrills audience RAY LAFOLLETTE

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SPRING CITY-- An enthusiastic crowd responded warmly to four accomplished musicians who performed the inaugural concert with the new Yamaha grand piano in the Spring City Community Center ballroom on Dec. 7. David Cottam, a sophomore at Wasatch Academy, thrilled the audience with Albeniz’s highly rhythmic “Prelude to the Songs of Spain.” Rylee McKay followed with Beethoven’s stately “Sonata in D,” again with an appreciative response from the audience. Joshua Frischknecht, a senior piano performance major at Snow College, played half the concert himself, presenting a very thoughtful rendition of Beethoven’s “Pathetique Sonata.” His performance of “Fantasy Impromptu”, by Chopin, was hauntingly beautiful. Frischknecht also favored the audience with an arrangement of his own based on Chopin’s “Waltz in A

Four musicians performed a thrilling concert during the inaugural concert in the ballroom of the Spring City Community Center. The performers (left to right) were violinist, Rosie Bond, and pianists, Joshua Frischknecht, David Cottam and Rylee McKay. Minor” entitled, “Waltz Me to the Moon.” The evening ended with Frischknecht accompanying violinist Rosie Bond in a beautiful performance of Mendelssohn’s famous “Concerto in E Minor.” The Spring City Concert Com-

mittee appreciates Spring City, the surrounding communities, season ticket holders, attendees, the Bastian Foundation and the law firm, Durham, Jones and Pinegar for their generous support in making the concert a true success and in keeping the arts strong in Spring City.

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foundation to place it on, then Branch Cox Construction, Fairview, moved the cabin to set on the north side of the Relic Home. The cabin is now known as the “Peter M. Peel Blacksmith Shop” named after the first blacksmith in Mt. Pleasant. A working blacksmith forge was donated for the shop by Billy Morgan, grandson of Leo Seeley. The completed building currently contains many antiques donated by David L. Peterson and harnesses which were donated by Roy Frandsen. All those who have contributed towards this project are appreciated.

Second annual Saint Lucia celebration set Dec. 15 EPHRAIM-The Second Annual Scandinavian celebration of Saint Lucia is returning with special music, program and an authentic Scandinavian Smorgasbord Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m., in the Ephraim Co-Op Mercantile, 96 North Main. Tickets available at the co-op or call (435) 283-6654 between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information visit Ephraim Co-Op Mercantile Association on Facebook. Saint Lucia, whose name Lucia refers to “light”, is celebrated on Saint Lucy’s Day, also called the Feast of Saint Lucy. It is a Christian feast day

normally celebrated during Advent. Saint Lucy was a third-century martyr under the Diocletianic Persecution, who according to legend brought “food and aid to Christians hiding in the catacombs” using a candle-lit wreath to “light her way and leave her hands free to carry as much food as possible.” Her feast once coincided with the Winter Solstice, the See ST. LUCIA, page 6

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MT. PLEASANT-- R.L. Taylor and Charles McKay were honored Dec. 10, with a plaque recognizing their efforts to locate and restore a historic cabin which is now located at the Relic Home, 146 South State, Mt. Pleasant. In 2007, McKay and Taylor, with the help of a committee, identified a historic cabin located on the east side of Mt. Pleasant and proceeded in efforts to restore the cabin that had served as a home to several early day settlers of Mt. Pleasant. The Pioneer Association purchased the cabin for $1,200 and after much work to the cabin and creation of a

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Tax reform continues to power small business growth in Utah DAN NORDBERG

SBA’s Region VIII Administrator

DENVER, CO-- Recently, I was shopping at a local store and considered the amount of holiday merchandise on retailer shelves. The last three months of the year are critically important for locally-owned small businesses. In fact, statistics show that locally-owned retailers earn as much as 50 percent or more of their total annual revenues from the period between Oct. 1 and the end of the year. During this time, businesses invest heavily on labor, new inventory, as well as marketing strategies to stay competitive with on-line retailers. The holiday season can be a drain both on the business owner's time and cash flow. The good news is that the Trump Administration's tax cuts and regulatory reforms are now enabling small businesses to plan more effectively and reinvest in their companies by expanding, hiring more employees, and raising wages. This is support that is badly needed during this time of the year. Support also comes from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). At the SBA, we have the important job of powering the American dream by empowering aspiring entrepreneurs. As the nation's go-to resource and voice for small

Dan Nordberg reports that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has helped small businesses, the backbone of America's economy, to thrive and grow. Norberg serves as the SBA's Region VIII Administrator based in Denver, CO. business, the SBA provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise so businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. For many, the SBA helps make the American dream of business ownership a reality. Over the last nine months, I have talked with a number of small business owners, elected officials, and community leaders across Utah about the critical importance of maintaining a pro-business climate in local communities. A major component of that includes a national tax environment that allows entrepreneurs to invest more of their money into employees and infrastructure and less into taxes

to the federal government. With the new tax cuts, most small businesses will now be able to deduct 20 percent off their business income in addition to having their taxable income taxed at lower rates. And for the first five years, they'll be able to write off investments in new equipment the year the investment is made. These pro-growth policies are already producing major dividends in the small business arena. Utahans are seeing more money in their paychecks following the president's tax cuts. In addition to the tax cuts themselves, which have benefited virtually everyone, more than six million American workers have received a bonus, a pay raise or improved benefits as a result of the president's tax cut law. This translates into great news for small retailers across the country, because consumer spending during the holidays is expected to increase by five percent as a result of the growing economy. By cutting taxes and regulations, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has helped small businesses, the backbone of America's economy, to thrive and grow. Let's not forget the manufacturing sector. According to the Center for Manufacturing Output, Utah manufactures accounted for nearly $17.47

billion in revenue in 2016, and employed more than 126,900 people in the state. Manufacturer optimism across the nation reached a near-record level in the 20-year history of the National Association of Manufacturers survey, and small business optimism stands at its third highest level on record since the National Federation of Independent Business began its survey 45 years ago. As a result of tax cuts and reforms, the American economy is booming with the number of job openings surpassing the number of job seekers for the first time on record, and the September unemployment rate was at 3.7 percent, making six straight months at four percent or below. During this Christmas season, I enjoy the holiday lights and community togetherness. Holidays can be stressful for all - especially small retailers but thanks to the improved tax climate, everyone can breathe a little easier. In this more favorable environment, small businesses are thriving, entrepreneurs have a greater chance of success, and the nation's economic outlook is stronger than ever. For more information on SBA's programs and services, please visit www.sba.gov<http://www.sba.gov> and remember to follow us on Twitter @SBArockymtn.

edy in the Alps is a poignant reminder of that and a brilliant educational tool to help introduce skiers and snowboarders to basic steps to stay safe in the back-country. The 13-minute film was produced for BRASS by Trent Meisenheimer and Arius Sorbonne

from the Utah Avalanche Center, a partner of the Forest Service. It will be utilized at workshops produced by BRASS and other avalanche education organizations. To view the film online, visit https://vimeo. com/300630599.

New film ‘Off Piste’ addresses avalanche dangers, deaths SALT LAKE CITY-- U.S. Forest Service recently announced the release of a new educational film entitled “Off Piste: Tragedy in the Alps” which presents the scenario which lead to the deaths of two U.S. Ski Team athletes, Bryce Astle and Ronnie Berlack in 2015. Emotions run high in the opening seconds of the new film released by the Bryce and

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Ronnie Snow Safety Foundation (BRASS). Young athletes dig frantically in the snow searching for their two friends buried under meters of heavy, compacted snow. But it’s too late. Avalanches are a powerful force of Mother Nature. The very mountains that bring such life to skiers and snowboarders can just as quickly take it away. Off Piste: Trag-

Sanpete County booking report MANTI-- Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Dec. 3 Richard Kenneth Huff, Elsinore, was arrested in the Sanpete County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff ’s Office on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $5,000. Dec. 5 Kameron Dage Hollins, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Snow College Police Department on charges of criminal mischief and threats of

violence. Bail was set at $1,360. Dec. 6 Brain Walter Pinto, Mt. Pleasant was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $570. Teresa Mae Servey, Ephraim, was arrested Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of aggravated assault and criminal mischief. Bail was set at $5,930. Dec. 7 Drew Carter Holdaway,

Centerfield, was arrested in Centerfield by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor and two counts of unlawful sexual activity with a 16 or 17 year old. Bail was set at $15,000. Dec. 9 Kari Haywood, Manti, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct; and a Third District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $15,370.

Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held Nov. 27 are as follows: Receipts: 2,362; last week: 1,333; feeder steers: mixed; feeder heifers: mostly lower; Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter cows: 2.00-3.00 lower; slaughter bulls: 1.002.00 lower. Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs 168.00-196.00; 300-400 lbs 162.00-192.00; 400-500 lbs

159.00-179.00; 500-600 lbs 155.00-173.00; 600-700 lbs 148.00-163.75; 700-800 lbs 135.00-153.00; 800-900 lbs 130.00-147.00; 900-1000 lbs 118.00-137.50. Holstein steers: large frame 3: 300-400 lbs scarce; 400-500 lbs scarce; 500-600 lbs scarce; 600-700 lbs 85.5090.00; 700-800 lbs scarce; 800-1000 lbs scarce. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs 159.00-177.00; 300-400 lbs 140.00-166.50; 400-500 lbs 135.00-160.00; 500-600 lbs 126.00-157.00; 600-700

lbs 120.00-140.00; 700-800 lbs 115.00-136.00; 800-900 lbs 110.00-120.00; 900-1000 lbs 98.00-112.00. Heiferettes: 47.50-61.00. Stock cows: scarce. Slaughter cows: boning: 80-90 percent lean: 43.0053.00; breaking 75-80 percent lean: 44.00-54.50; commercial: 58.00-63.25; cutter 8590 percent lean: 30.00-38.00. Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2100 lbs 61.50-69.00; yield grade 2: 1400-2000 lbs scarce; cutting bulls: 700-1050 lbs 60.00-105.00.

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December musings Here we are – right in the thick of December 2018. We’ve had Pearl Harbor Day, Hanukkah just ended, the first day of winter is next week, and - of course, Christmas is just around the corner. 2018 is quickly coming to a close. Wow! Has it really been that long since we were all talking about the new millennium? As the year 2000 approached, some people were convinced that the end of the world as we knew it was coming to an end. Actually, it’s true in a way. The world ends, as we know it, every year with all the changes going on. 2018 in Sanpete has seemed weird this year. I’m talking mainly about the weather. I do know people who think Sanpete is just plain weird – all the time - period. And, I suppose the weather is weird every year too. It’s been a dry year, but we finally have snow. Mother Nature could have given us the precipitation in July, but I guess we’ll take it when we can get it. We drove over the mountain up over Fairview Canyon back and forth last Saturday. The road was clear and the snow in the mountains was beautiful. Looking out over those panoramic views was awe-inspiring. We attended a dinner party at the Carbon Country Club, which is near Helper. The food and company was great. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) probably would not have approved of my meal. I “took the bull by the horns” and ordered what turned out to be a big steak for my dinner. You’ve probably heard that PETA wants us to change some of the sayings we use when referring to animals. “Taking the bull by the horns” should now be “taking the rose by the thorns.” A substitute for “killing two birds with one stone” would be “feeding two birds with one scone.” There’s a whole list of these substitute sayings that will make our speech friendlier to the animal kingdom. PETA believes many of the original sayings fall into the same category as racist and homophobic speech. I’m not sure how quickly these proposed changes will catch on. I do have to say that I like scones though. I could have fed a couple of birds with the one that I got with my meal at The Satisfied Ewe Café in Ephraim a week or so ago. I like to use a modified old saying that probably isn’t very friendly to the medical profession. I say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away – If you’re a good shot.” (I might be getting a letter from the AMA soon) Driving back to Sanpete over the mountain Saturday night, I decided to count the vehicles on the road. As we left US Route 6, which was very busy, I started counting. From there to Scofield, I counted three vehicles. Between Scofield and Fairview, the total of vehicles on the road was zero. It was just the deer, the snow, and us. It was a little eerie, but actually refreshing to be all-alone on a road for that many miles. The first significant snow storm we had a while back caught me off guard. For one thing, my old, reliable, rider lawn mower is now sitting in the middle of the back lawn under a blanket of snow. I thought I’d get one more chance to use the mower to vacuum up the last of the autumn leaves.

The old, reliable battery in the mower isn’t so reliable anymore. It’s going to take some work to get the thing moving again and off the lawn. My neighbors, who are in their nineties, wondered out loud to me what was going on with my lawnmower. I guess I better get it moved. I think it worries them a little to see things “out of place.” I planted a little aspen tree in my yard this year to replace one that I planted four years ago. Between water and deer problems, that first one didn’t make it. I’ve been battling those same problems with this new tree. I’ve been watching it and worrying about it. With any luck, some years into the future, it will grow into one of those gigantic, aspen tree grove super organism things. It will sprout trees all over my end of town and drive my neighbors crazy. I’m hoping that I’ve started another “Pando.” I’ve mentioned Pando here before. It is the name scientists gave that particularly huge grove of aspens up by Fish Lake in Sevier County. The claim is that the grove is the world’s largest living thing. “Pando” is a Latin word meaning “I spread.” (Incidentally, as I make my peanut butter and jam sandwiches, I sometimes call myself “Pando.”) Aspen groves are basically one plant with interconnecting root systems. Pando covers over a 100 acres and probably contains over 40,000 trees. Now you see what I’m aiming for in my neighborhood. I only have to wait about 80,000 years. That’s the estimated age of the root system with the trees averaging 130 years in Pando. But what do I have besides time? I sometimes think of the quote, “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago.” I seldom hug trees, but I do love a good tree. I did have my picture taken last month hugging a redwood tree in California. My relationships with trees, however, aren’t quite as personal or dedicated as what Henry David Thoreau had. He said, “I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beech tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines.” My appointments with my little aspen tree are held about 40 feet from my front door. As I mentioned earlier, Christmas is fast approaching. It’s amazing how quick it comes. I hope we all find ways to help each other enjoy the season. There are many who need a little extra boost this time of year in one way or another. Let’s remember them. My younger brother, eight years younger than me, passed away seven years ago this month at the age of 51 - much too early in life. His family put one of his quotes on his headstone. I think it’s applicable and good advice to all of us this Christmas Season. Here it is: “I have found it best to just be friends with everyone. People will often do dumb things, and you’ll have to forgive them – you just gotta love ‘em anyway.” (Kenyon Ogden) Certainly “He” who is the “reason for the season” would have us be friends to all. And forgiveness and love are what the season is all about. Enjoy these days running up to Christmas.

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Sanpete County Community calendar

Dec. 15 4-7 p.m., Candlelight Christmas Home Tour in Spring City including a reception, “Christmas Miniature Collection” art sale, live music, hot cider, and wagon rides. Tickets can be purchased at the Spring City Community Center, 45 South 100 East. Several historic and traditional homes will be open for tours. For more information, visit the Friends of Historic Spring City Facebook page. Dec. 17 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Free Monday Family Night "Sanpete Christmas Tradition" hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Association with stories and treats, at the Relic Home, 146 South State, Mt. Pleasant. Dec. 24 7 p.m., A non-denominational Community Christmas Eve program featuring the Christmas story retelling, biblical verses and music will be held in the historic Spring City Second Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 164 South Main. 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

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 bedtime 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 fentanyl overdoses are on the rise in almost every community nationwide. Fentanyl is the strongest synthetic opiate painkiller and is estimated to be 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times stronger than heroin. To learn more about fentanyl abuse and how to help a loved one, visit http:// www.narconon-suncoast.org/ blog/fentanyl-what-youneed-to-know.html. Narconon can help people take steps to overcome addiction in their family. Call today for free screenings or referrals at (888) 824-1621. Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of skills, preparedness and resil-

USU Extension announces new youth development director LOGAN-- Utah State University Extension has named David Francis as the program’s new youth development director. Francis is currently Extension faculty with responsibilities for STEM. He has worked with Extension youth programs since 2001, where he began his career at Thanksgiving Point as an Extension educator. In his new role as director, Francis will provide leadership, guidance and oversight to all Extension youth programs and the state 4-H office in support of the USU land-grant mission. “We are pleased to have a person of Dave’s caliber in this tremendously important role of directing our youth pro-

grams throughout the state,” said Ken White, vice president for USU Extension. “Dave has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will not only benefit our youth leaders, but, most importantly, our youth. Our 4-H mission is to empower youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Given Dave’s innovation and energy, he will truly help foster that mission.” In his current role, Francis’ primary responsibility has been working with Extension faculty, staff and volunteers to develop and support 4-H STEM programs.

He has served on the National 4-H Science Leadership Team and served as lead advisor with the National 4-H Council to develop a Computer Science Pathways Program for 11 states, funded by Google. He has also been program director of the National Maker Summit. Francis said he is excited to take on this new role, and he looks forward to raising awareness about the wealth of resources and programs Extension provides for youth and educators. “As our world is changing at an unprecedented rate, providing our youth with the tools and programs they need to become successful adults is im-

perative,” Francis said. “I hope to help deepen the experience that 4-H youth have in their clubs and with their projects.” “I’m a true believer in experiential learning, and I look forward to demonstrating how the hands-on experiences in camps and clubs can lead to college and career pathways for youth. I am also anxious to help connect 4-H alumni back to the program.” Francis earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and his master’s degree in agricultural systems technology, both from USU. He replaces Kevin Kesler, who was director of 4-H and youth programs for the past 21 years.

Utah’s public high school graduation rate climbs SALT LAKE CITY – Last spring 47,487 students graduated from Utah’s public high schools. This represents 87 percent of students who entered schools as freshmen four years earlier. It also represents the sixth straight year of high school graduation rates increasing in Utah, according to data recently released by the Utah State Board of Education. The state’s overall graduation rate has risen by one percent per year since 2014. It grew two percent between 2013 and 2014. That means the

graduation rate has risen from 81 percent in 2013 to 87 percent this year. Minority student graduation rates, however, have risen much faster. Between 2013 and 2018, students who identify as Hispanic have achieved a 10 percent increase in high school graduation and now have a 78 percent graduation rate. Students who identify as American Indian have increased graduation rates by 12 percent to 77 percent in that same time frame. Students who identify as Asian have

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The Sanpete Sanitary Landfill Cooperative board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in the old City Hall Building, 191 North Main, Manti; at which time the proposed 2019 budget for the Landfill will be presented for approval.

increased graduation rates from 79 percent in 2013 to 92 percent this year, giving those students the highest graduation rate in the state. “I am heartened to see Utah’s educational outcomes improving over time,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson. “Achievement gaps still exist, but they

David Francis has been named as the new youth development director for Utah State University Extension and will be overseeing extension youth programs and the state 4-H office.

ience, 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 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) 8511963; or Lisa (435) 314-9064. 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.

Hospital births GUNNISON—Babies born at Gunnison Valley Hospital are as follows: Nov. 27 A boy, Kyson Scott Hintze, was born to Bryan and Camille Hintze, Manti. He weighed nine pounds and five ounces. Dec. 1 A girl, Frankie Ryan Feigh, was born to Kyle and Alex Feigh, Gunnison. She weighed six pounds and seven ounces.

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are narrowing, and that is good news for Utah students and for the future of our state.” To read the full 2018 graduation report, which includes individual high school graduation rates, visit the Utah State Board of Education website at https://schools.utah.gov/ file/8ab954b4-7720-4ea98700-724f7404cbc4.

Christmas Deadline Change

Due to the Christmas Holiday, deadlines for both the Dec. 25 and 26 issues of The Pyramid Shopper and The Pyramid, will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 20. All ads and article submissions are due at that time.

Join us to celebrate the 90th Birthdays & 70th Anniversary for Roland D. and Nona Mower 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22 101 East 100 North Mt. Pleasant RSVP to Connie Mower (435) 262-6010 or (435) 427-3209

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WA avenges 2017 loss with dominance in 2018 Great Western Shootout finale JARED LLOYD

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OREM-- Wasatch Academy (WA) boys’ basketball players entered the 2018 Great Western Shootout with a bad taste in their mouths. The Tigers have set a standard of playing basketball at an elite level and the fact that they lost to Richland, WA; in a game in 2017 still stung. They were determined that things would be different this year — and they proved it on the court. Wasatch Academy completed a sweep of the three games, rolling past a talented Santa Margarita, CA; squad that features three Division I recruits in the finals, 83-55. The Tigers jumped out quickly in the first quarter and never trailed, leading 25-13 after the first quarter and 45-27 at halftime. Wasatch Academy had a balanced scoring effort as five players finished with double-digits. Leading the way was Marvin “Tre” Williams III, who had 18 points. BYU commit Bernardo Da Silva tallied 13 points and six rebounds for the Tigers, while Mike Saunders (13 points), Richie Saunders (14) and Mady

Sissoko (14) also had solid scoring contributions. One of the biggest keys to success for Wasatch Academy was slowing Eagle star Max Agbonkpolo. He finished with just 12 points and was 0-for-7 from beyond the arc. Santa Margarita’s leading scorer was Jake Kyman, who had 26 points and eight rebounds. Eagle senior center and BYU commit Shengzhe Li finished with 10 points and six rebounds in nearly 19 minutes of action before fouling out. Here’s a look at the rest of the action from the Great Western Shootout: South County, Virginia 77, BC Christian, Canada 62: The East Coast representative at the Great Western Shootout wrapped up the week with a solid win as the Stallions knocked off the Panthers. South County steadily pulled away after a close first quarter. The Stallions were led by 18 points from William Wilson, while Jake Latta added 17. Orem 63, Mountain View, AZ; 52: The Tigers held off a strong effort by the Toros in the third quarter, pulling away to wrap up an undefeated run through the Great Western

Shootout. Orem had six players score nine or more points, led by Ike Richards tallying 15 points. Richland, WA; 86, Timpview 65: The Bombers rallied from a tough loss Friday with a big performance, jumping on top of the Thunderbirds quickly and never letting Timpview get back in the game. Richland’s Cole Northrop got rolling as he hit five 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 29 points. Thunderbird senior Nate Hansen tallied 25 points to lead the way for Timpview. Lone Peak 86, Denver East, CO; 70: The Knights had three players with more than 20 points and used a big third quarter run to roll past the Angels. Lone Peak used a 23-6 run in the third to seize control of a close game, with Jaxon Pollard (25 points), Noah Smithson (22) and Josh Jackson (20) leading the way. Lone Peak 60, South County, VA; 51: The Knight defense kept the Stallions from getting going, keeping South County to just 16 points in the first half. Lone Peak senior forward Jaxon Pollard proved to be too much for the Stallions as

Santa Margarita center and BYU commit Shengzhe Li, center, sits on the bench with teammates during a game against Timpview at the Great Western Shootout on Thursday, Dec. 6, in Orem. he poured in 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Knight junior Josh Jackson added 11 points. Wasatch Academy 97, Richland, WA; 62: The Tigers avenged their surprise loss to the Bombers in the 2017 Great Western Shootout, seizing control early then tallying 34 points in the second quarter

on the way to the win. Wasatch Academy had six players in double figures, led by 19 points from junior guard Mike Saunders. BYU commit Bernardo Da Silva scored seven points but led the team with eight rebounds. Orem 61, BC Christian, Canada 51 (OT): The Tigers and the Panthers played a great game

to wrap up the action on Friday night, one in which four quarters wasn’t enough to decide the victor. In the overtime period, however, Orem pulled away as the Tigers scored 12 of the 14 points in the extra frame. Orem senior guard Puka Nacua led the way for his team with 17 points, while Taft Mitchell tacked on 16 points.

BYU hoops commit Bernardo Da Silva brings a lot to the game for WA OREM-- It’s been a tough year for Wasatch Academy (WA) senior forward Bernardo Da Silva. After being limited due to injury for much of the last year, the talented Tiger athlete and BYU basketball commit is finally getting

things back on track. “It was hard but overall I think it was good,” Da Silva said Friday Dec. 7, before his team took on Richland, WA; in the Great Western Shootout at Orem High School. “It helps you evolve as a player, so I think I learned a lot. Now I feel better to play.”

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Wasatch Academy head coach David Evans said the young man from Rio das Ostras, Brazil, just got cleared about his knee just a little while ago. “With basketball, he just keeps getting better and better,” Evans said. “I thought in the last couple of games, he really turned a corner. He’s been focusing on what we needed to do. We need him to rebound, defend and then he is a really good one-on-one guy in the post. He has a knack for being creative in the post and scoring.” Da Silva is listed as being 6-foot-9 and 205 pounds, but his Wasatch Academy bio has him with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, giving him a lot of length to work with. Evans also believes the Tiger

senior should be recognized for being a great individual. “He’s a fantastic teammate and student who is very focused on what he has got in front of him,” Evans said. “He came from Brazil and he’s very goal-oriented. That translates to basketball.” It’s no wonder that BYU wanted to have Da Silva come to Provo when he completes his high school career. He committed to become a Cougar in October. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” Da Silva said. “I always felt like I liked BYU, so at the end it wasn’t too hard to choose. I was set about it.” A number of BYU basketball coaches including head coach Dave Rose have made the short trip to Orem to watch Da Silva along with commits like

Bernardo Da Silva, recently committed to play for BYU after his high school career at Wasatch Academy. He says he has learned a lot and needs to get stronger, faster and quicker for the transition to college.

Santa Margarita’s Shengzhe Li ciates their support but that and Timpview’s Nate Hansen. he’s trying to keep his mind Da Silva said that he appre- in the right spot. “I feel like I need to play well to show them how good I can be,” Da Silva said. “But I’m focused on helping the team win the tournament and just do my SHOWTIMES FOR: DEC 14 - 20 best.” SOUTHTOWNE THEATRE 1 & 2 He knows that he will need 687 s. Main, Ephraim 283-6121 to keep improving to be ready “INSTANT FAMILY” - PG-13 to take his game to the next Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne level. “I’ve got to get stronger, Showing Nightly: 6:15 8:45 faster and quicker,” Da Silva Saturday Matinee: 3:15 said. “I think my skillset is (ENDS TUES) good but I’ve just got to keep getting better. The main thing OPENING WED: “ROBIN HOOD” – PG-13 I think is the body.” “MARY POPPINS RETURNS” - PG Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx As the former head coach of Emily Blunt, Emily Mortimer Showing Nightly: 6:30 9:00 the BYU-Hawaii men’s basShowing Nightly: 6:15 9:00 Saturday Matinee: 3:30 ketball team, Evans understands the challenges of going from high school to college. TOWNE THEATRE “I think the transition from 21 n. Main, Ephraim 283-4711 high school and college is harder sometimes than the “SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE” – PG transition from college to the Starring: Shameilk Moore, Jake Johnson pros,” Evans said. “For him, I   Showing Nightly: 7:30 think toughness is the biggest Saturday Matinee: 4:30 factor. He’s going to already have played against guys at that level but I think the physicality is the biggest difBASIN DRIVE-IN ference. He’ll be able to adapt 680 n. State st., Mt. Pleasant 462-2712 but it’s just going to take time for him to make that transiCLOSED FOR SEASON – THANK YOU!! tion. With his length and athleticism, the sky is the limit for him.” ALL THEATRES CLOSED SUNDAY

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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PUBLIC NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF A UPDES PERMIT PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE The purpose of this public notice is to declare the State of Utahʼs intention to renew a Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) Permit under the authority of the Utah Water Pollution Control Act, Section 19-5-104 and 107, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended. Said “Permit” refers to UPDES Permit and the Fact Sheet Statement Of Basis (including the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLʼs)) if applicable, as per Section 303 (d) of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). PERMIT INFORMATION PERMITTEE NAME: Fairview City MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 97, Fairview, UT 84629 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 435-427-3858 FACILITY LOCATION: 1¼ Miles South of Fairview along Hwy 89 UPDES PERMIT NO.: UTL025542 PERMITTED OUTFALLS 001 RECEIVING WATER: San Pitch River BACKGROUND Fairview City completed construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in late July 2005 and started discharging. The facility has a design capacity of 0.3 million gallons per day (MGD). It is a Membrane Bioreactor wastewater treatment system, serving a population of approximately 1800. The permit contains Biosolids and Storm Water components. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited any time prior to the deadline of the close of business on January 14, 2019. Written public comments can be submitted to Dan Griffin, UPDES Surface Water Section, Utah Division of Water Quality, PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, Utah 841144870 or by email at dgriffin@utah.gov. After considering public comment, the Utah Division of Water Quality may execute the permit issuance, revise it, or abandon it. The permit is available for public review under https://deq.utah.gov/water-quality/water-quality-public-notices. If internet access is not available, a copy may be obtained by calling Dan Griffin at 801-536-4387. Legal notice 33775 Published in The Pyramid December 13, 2018.

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NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 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 JANUARY 9, 2019. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 51-8827(a44213): Roy David Tamietti propose(s) using 0.75 ac-ft from groundwater (Indianola) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 65-3639(a44216): Marcus and Christy C. Truscott propose(s) using 0.006 cfs or 1.204 ac-ft from groundwater (3 miles north of Mt Pleasant) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 65-3896(a23139a): Devil s Pass Water Company Inc. is/are filing an extension for 1.3 cfs or 204.03 ac-ft from the Sanpitch River (3 & 4 miles N. of Fairview) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Legal notice Published in The Pyramid December 13 and 20, 2018.

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Pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-202(1), the Board of Education of the North Sanpete School District hereby gives public notice that an additional school board meeting will be convened on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 4:00 p.m., at the North Sanpete School District Office, 220 East 700 South, Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Greg Bailey President North Sanpete School Board Legal notice 33734 Published in The Pyramid December 13, 2018.

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Co-ed volleyball league MT. PLEASANT-- In co-ed volleyball action this week, Butt Naked defeated Split Valley in five games 18-25, 25-22, 5-15, 15-10, 15-11. Triple Threat beat Bumpin’ Uglies 25-6, 25-10, 15-5. Wasatch Academy over 2 Legit 2 Hit 25-10, 25-18, 15-4. Total Coverage Painting beat Barton’s 25-16, 25-9, 15-11 and Setsy & We Know It over Bumps N’

Stumps 25-9, 25-7,15-0. 1. Wasatch Academy ..... 2-0 2. Butt Naked .............. 2-0 3. Total Coverage Paint . 2-0 4. Olsen’s ................... 2-0 5. Setsy & We Know It ... 2-0 6. Split Valley ............... 1-1 7. Triple Threat ............. 1-1 8. Bumpin’ Uglies ........ 0-2 9. Bumps N’ Stumps..... 0-2 10. 2 Legit 2 Hit ........... 0-2 11. Barton’s ................. 0-2

Indoor soccer league MT. PLEASANT-- In indoor soccer action this week, Megged Ya! defeated Snow Greasers 7-6. Wakanda FC beat Nutmeg 17-2. Can We Kick It over Monky Madness 17-2. Fairview Senior Citizens beat #squadgoals 5-3. Oasis defeated Total Coverage Painting 8-5 and 701 over The Killers 11-6.

1. Megged Ya! .............. 4-0 2. Oasis....................... 4-0 3. 701 ......................... 4-0 4. Can We Kick It .......3-0-1 5. Total Coverage Paint.2-1-1 6. Wakanda FC ............. 2-2 7. Snow Greasers ........... 1-3 8. The Killer’s............... 1-3 9. Monkey Madness ...... 1-3 10. Fairview Sr. Citizens. 1-3 11. Nutmeg ................. 0-4 12. #squadgoals ........... 0-4

Men’s basketball league MT. PLEASANT-- In men’s basketball action this week, Applegarth’s defeated Joe Ingle’s Fan Club 71-70. Olsen’s beat Dunk Dynasty 8272. Anderson’s over Soaking It 7-0 and Jorgensen’s beat Trigga Trey 84-26.

1. Anderson’s ............ 3-0 2. Jorgensen’s ............ 3-0 3. Olsen’s................... 2-1 4. Applegarth’s ........... 2-1 5. Joe Ingle’s Fan Club 1-2 6. Trigga Trey ............. 1-2 7. Dunk Dynasty ......... 1-2 8. Soaking It .............. 0-3

5th Annual Visual Arts Scholarship New OneUSDA Competition for students now open internship program announced SALT LAKE CITY-- The Fifth Annual Utah Senate Visual Arts Scholarship Competition for ninth – 12th grade students is now open. The 2019 theme is “INSPIRED UTAH”. Sponsored by Senate President Stuart Adams and the Utah State Senate, the competition deadline for student submissions is Friday, Jan.

11, 2019. There will be 25 scholarships awarded. Scholarship awards of $5,000, $3,000, $1,000, $500 and $300 will be deposited into accounts for the students at the Utah Educational Savings Plan. The winning entries will be featured on the third-floor corridor of the Capitol through

the 2019 Utah Legislative Session. The first place work remains in the Utah Senate suite. The students will receive their awards in the Senate Chamber during the 2019 Legislative Session and Arts Day on the Hill, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. The work will be exhibited outside the Senate Chamber on the third floor of

the Capitol Rotunda. This competition is facilitated by the Arts Education Program of the Utah Division of Arts and Museums. Competition guidelines are available online at artseducation.utah.gov. For more information, contact the arts education office at (801) 236-7557 or email jirwin@utah.gov.

Fishing, hunting licenses make great Christmas gifts SALT LAKE CITY-- Looking for that perfect gift for the angler or hunter on the Christmas list? If so, a Utah fishing or hunting license might be the answer. These licenses make great Christmas gifts. They’re easy to buy and winter is the perfect time to give one as a gift. In addition, Lindy Varney, wildlife licensing coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), says some of the state’s fishing waters should be covered with ice soon. “Ice fishing is a fun activity that’s growing in popularity in Utah,” she says. “Once the ice is safe to walk on, another ice fishing season will be underway.” Hunting opportunities are also available in the winter. Several hunting seasons, including the cottontail rabbit, chukar partridge and snowshoe hare seasons, run through most of the winter. Where to get license Buying a license on the DWR’s website (wildlife.utah. gov) is the easiest way to get one. They may also be purchased at DWR offices and from more than 260 fishing and hunting license agents across Utah. Combination licenses— which allow the license holder to fish and hunt small game—

are also available at the same locations and at the website. To buy a license for someone, all that is needed is the person’s name, their approximate height and weight, their eye color, hair color, date of birth, address and phone number. “Once you have that information,” Varney says, “you’re good to go.” Order early If buying a license on the website, wildlife.utah.gov, purchasers can have it mailed to themselves so it can be wrapped and given as a gift or, the license can be mailed directly to the person it’s being purchased for. It usually takes about seven days for a license to arrive in the mail. In addition to enjoying the outdoors in 2019, the person who receives the license to will receive an added bonus: they won’t have to wait until Jan. 1 to use it. The license is valid starting the day it is purchased. So, the person for whom it is purchased can start using the license the day they receive it. Annual Utah fishing and hunting licenses are 365-day licenses. That means they’re good for 365 days from the day purchased. Two options In addition to buying a 365day license, if the person to receive the license is 18 years of

age or older, the purchaser has two additional options: 1.) Instead of buying a 365day license, the purchaser can buy a license that’s valid for two, three, four or even five years. 2.) If the person to receive the license already has one, it can be extended for an additional period of time from when their current license is valid. For example, if the person to receive the license already has one that will expire next April, the purchaser can buy a license extension for them now. The extension will keep their license valid for one, two, three, four or five years from the day the license was supposed to expire. But be aware, however, that a license extension may be bought

only for a license that will expire within six months from the day the extension is purchased. For example, if a license doesn’t expire until Nov. 2019, the soonest an extension for it can be purchased is June 2019, six months before it expires. Note that, hunting and combination licenses do not include a deer or elk permit and do not allow someone to hunt deer or elk. Hunters can apply for a 2019 general buck deer permit starting in late January. General elk permits will be available, on a first-come, first-served basis, starting July 18, 2019. For more information about Utah fishing and hunting licenses, call the nearest DWR office or the DWR’s Salt Lake City office at (801) 538-4700.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for summer 2019. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields. “The improvements we’re making to internships at USDA will enable us to recruit the best and retain the best,” said Secretary Perdue. “Today’s young people are the future of America and there are few things more American than agriculture. We’re aiming to find young talent, with a diverse background, across all 50 states, to begin their careers as an intern with USDA.” The OneUSDA Internship Program offers federal opportunities to students currently enrolled in qualifying educational programs or institutions, with a comprehensive developmental program intended to provide students with experience in a dynamic work environment that will enhance their educational goals and shape their career choices. An internship with USDA will involve various components of on-the-job experience, mentorship, and training tailored to the student’s education, experience, and interests. During 2018, USDA was proud to host more than

3,000 interns throughout the country, about half of which were through the Federal Pathways Program. In the summer of 2019, USDA will hire pathways interns in hundreds of locations across every state in the country for the following occupational fields: 1.) Veterinary science; 2.) Biological sciences (e.g., natural resources management forestry, wildlife biology, fish biology, ecology, botany, rangeland management, recreation); 3.) Engineering; 4.) Agribusiness, contracting, procurement, and industry; 5.) General administration and office support. USDA is making sure the summer 2019 OneUSDA internship job announcement is easier-than-ever for college students to find and apply for. After choosing the geographic region of preference and the career path that best matches with students’ area of study and professional aspirations at http://www.usda.gov/ Internships, students simply follow the weblinks to https://www.usajobs.gov/ to set up an account, then follow the prompts to apply to the internship. When applying, applicants will also have an opportunity to indicate their preferred area of interest and USDA Agency or office. USDA will start reviewing applications on Dec. 9, and the application window will close on Jan. 18, 2019. For more information, visit www.USDA.gov/Internships.

A fishing license is a Christmas gift that keeps giving. In addition, note that it will soon be safe for the ice fishing season to begin. (Photo courtesy of the Utah DWR)

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USDA announces funding to increase Utahns can eat romaine lettuce again access to services in rural Utah SALT LAKE CITY– USDA Rural Development Utah State Director Randy Parker recently announced that USDA is awarding grants for four projects to increase access to job training, educational and health care services in Utah. “Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has emphasized that e-connectivity is essential to the prosperity of our rural cities and towns,” Parker said. “USDA is committed to partnering with organizations that expand distance learning and telemedicine services to connect rural communities to the best education and health care, including challenges associated with opioid misuse.” USDA is awarding a total of $1,113,376 through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program for four projects in Utah which will benefit rural residents. Below are summaries of USDA’s investments in Utah: 1.) Utah State University is receiving $496,523 to update interactive video classrooms

and supporting audio visual equipment to expand broadcast capacity. The project will provide access to health and mathematics education programs. Additionally, it will allow equal access to other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at the university and improve program delivery to Duchesne, Grand, San Juan, Sanpete, and Uintah Counties. 2.) San Juan County School District is receiving $416,325 to help the district expand interactive video classrooms and replace end-of-life equipment. The project will benefit six end-user sites by establishing 21 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-distance learning enabled classrooms/ learning environments. The project will also expand extra-curricular STEM-related clubs and learning activities and increase access to professional development and instructor collaboration. 3.) Utah Navajo Health Sys-

tems, Inc. (UNHS) is receiving $133,208 to help provide telemedicine services at each of four UNHS health centers in San Juan County. These health centers treat patients who are not able to travel or otherwise access services due to the remote location of their communities or other barriers to care. UNHS provides primary healthcare services and behavioral health services to southern San Juan County in Utah. 4.) Memorial Hospital at Craig, in Craig, CO; is receiving $67,320 to help purchase telemedicine equipment for the telehealth network in Moffat County, CO. The Memorial Hospital and the Memorial Regional Health Medical Clinic, both in Craig, CO; will be connected with University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City and Regroup Therapy, Inc. in Chicago, IL. This project will provide northwestern Colorado patients with access to healthcare specialists at University of Utah Health as well

as behavioral telehealth and tele-psychiatry specialists at Regroup Therapy Inc. The project will also include treatment for substance and opioid misuse. This recent announcement is part of a larger statement made by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in which he said USDA is awarding $39.6 million for 128 projects to increase access to job training, educational and health care services in rural areas nationwide. More than 4.5 million residents in 40 states and three territories will benefit from the funding. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/ut.

Holiday gifts that keep on giving MELINDA MYERS

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MUKWONAGO, WI-- Make gift giving easy with unique green gifts that provide weeks and in some cases months and years of beauty. Plus, gifting easy-care blooming plants is an experiential gift that’s ideal for everyone, especially that person on a gift list who has everything. Gardeners as well as practical family members and friends will enjoy the dual purpose the Christmas rose (Hellebore) provides. This popular European holiday plant is gaining popularity in holiday celebrations here in the U.S. Recipients will enjoy up to two months of blossoms indoors when grown in a cool bright location. Once the danger of frost has passed, it can be moved outdoors into a full or partially shaded spot in the garden for years of added beauty. Even non-gardeners will be fascinated by the amaryllis as its beauty erupts from the bulb. Everyone will eagerly watch for the bulb to sprout, flower stems to quickly grow and eventually produce several large trumpet-shaped blooms. Make it easy and fun for all with a waxed amaryllis bulb. Dipped in colorful wax, these freestanding bulbs need no soil or water. Just set the waxed bulb in a space where they can be enjoyed and watch the magic happen as the amaryllis breaks through the wax coating and grows into a colorful specimen.

Amaryllis bulbs, like the Grand Amaryllis Trio, produce showy blooms that can last up to a month or more. (Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company) Impress avid gardeners with unique varieties like Papillio Butterfly amaryllis. The flowers resemble orchids and are quite striking with maroon striped green petals. The narrow chartreuse lily-like blossoms of Evergreen eventually turn apple green, making it stand out among the red amaryllis and poinsettias of the season. Dress up an amaryllis gift by planting the bulb in a pretty container, setting it on stones in a glass hurricane or combining it with spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, grape hyacinths and crocus. Provide some aromatherapy, flavor and beauty with fragrant flowers and herbs. Lily-of-the-valley may be a bully in the garden, but it’s a fragrant beauty sure to

brighten a winter day when planted in a container and enjoyed indoors. The calming fragrance of Spanish lavender can be enjoyed fresh or the stems and flowers snipped, dried and added to bouquets and sachets. Rosemary’s flavor makes it a perfect gift for the foodies on a gift list. And everyone, including noncooks, will enjoy its fragrance. Grow it indoors in a cool location with morning sun or under artificial lights. Take care of this and multiple holidays throughout the year with a subscription of 3, 6 or 12 Months of Blooms (gardeners.com). The gift recipient will enjoy bouquets of bulbs or flowers sent on this and other holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, and more. Just place an order once and it’s set for a few or all of the major holidays throughout the year. This is the perfect gift for the person who has everything or anyone that can use a little floral pick-me-up. Make this the year to give the perfect gift; one that’s unique and is sure to provide instant smiles and weeks or months of fragrance and beauty. About Myers Melinda Myers is the author of more than 20 gardening books and host of The Great Courses’ How to Grow Anything DVD series. Her website offers gardening tips and videos at www.MelindaMyers. com.

SALT LAKE CITY-- Nicholas and Company and other Utah wholesale food providers are now getting romaine lettuce from areas that were not affected by the E.Coli outbreak. On Nov. 26, the FDA identified the source of the contamination and Nicholas and Company is only providing romaine lettuce from areas cleared by the FDA. “We are pleased to be able to return romaine and romaine blended items to our valued customers,” said Nicholas Mouskondis, Co-CEO of Nicholas and Company. “Our first priority is the safety of our customers and we took immediate steps to protect them.” The FDA identified Northern and Central California as the source of the outbreak but determined that romaine lettuce produced in the desert regions of California, Arizona and Mexico is cleared for consumption and distribution. “There is no recommendation for consumers or retailers to avoid using romaine lettuce that is certain to have been harvested from areas outside of the Central Coast growing regions of northern and central California,” the FDA said in a Nov. 28 release. “Based on discussions with major producers and distributors, romaine lettuce entering the market will now be labeled with a harvest location and a harvest date. Romaine lettuce entering the market can also be labeled as being hydroponically or greenhouse grown. If it does not have this information, buyers should not eat or use it,” FDA said in a statement. Nicholas and Company is only selling romaine lettuce from the cleared areas. Before purchas-

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shortest day of the year before calendar reforms, so her feast day has become a Christian festival of light. Falling within the Advent season, Saint Lucy’s Day is viewed as an event signaling the arrival of Christmastide, pointing to the arrival of the Light of Christ in the calendar, on Christmas Day. Saint Lucy’s Day is celebrated most commonly in Scandinavia, with their long dark winters, where it is a major feast day, and in Italy, with each emphasizing a different aspect of the story. In Scandinavia, where Saint Lucy is called Santa Lucia in Norwegian and Sankta Lucia in Swedish, she is represented

ing or eating romaine lettuce, customers can ask to see the labels that show where it was harvested. On Nov. 20, the Center for Disease Control released an advisory, not a recall, to warn consumers to not eat any romaine lettuce until an ongoing FDA and CDC could identify the potential contamination point. Nicholas and Company immediately stopped the sales of all romaine product including salad blends that could potentially have romaine included in the mix. Nicholas and Company will continue to work with the FDA and CDC to make sure all of the food it sells is safe. For more information about the CDC Food Safety Alert, visit https://www.cdc.gov/ ecoli/2018/o157h7-11-18/index.html About Nicholas and Co. From the early beginnings in 1939 to the current third-generation leadership, Nicholas and Company delivers the highest quality products and services in the food-service industry to their valued clients. Serving a six state area and providing access to more than 10,000 products, their Greek heritage runs deep within the company and is a driving force with how the business is viewed and operated. Nicholas and Company is passionate about food, family, the community and customer success.

as a lady in a white dress (a symbol of a Christian’s white baptismal robe) and red sash (symbolizing the blood of her martyrdom) with a crown or wreath of candles on her head. In Norway, Sweden and Swedish-speaking regions of Finland, as songs are sung, girls dressed as Saint Lucy carry rolls and cookies in procession, which “symbolizes bringing the light of Christianity throughout world darkness.” In both Protestant and Catholic churches, boys participate in the procession as well, playing different roles associated with Christmas. It is said that to vividly celebrate Saint Lucy’s Day will help one live the long winter days with enough light.

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