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A look back at Mt. Pleasant old pool, dreams of new pool realized RAY LAFOLLETTE

The Pyramid

MT. PLEASANT — With the opening of the new Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center the dream of restoring Mt. Pleasant’s swimming pool has finally been realized. As users enjoy the new pool, take a look at the history of the old pool, which was located on 200 North and about 125 East.

The original Mt. Pleasant City Swimming Pool facility was built in 1942 and served the community and surrounding areas for 38 years.

The outdoor pool provided summer recreation, swimming lessons, and many years of memories for those who used the facility.

While researching information about the old pool in the archived copies of The Pyramid stored in the Mt. Pleasant City Library, pool history was discovered with the help of Library Director Laurie Hansen and her staff.

During that search, it was discovered that former North Sanpete High School Principal John Ericksen was, at one time, overseeing the operation of the old pool. While visiting with Ericksen, he said that he and Dennis Slack handled the pool for about four years near the end of its run.

The Snow College Activity Center, with its pool, opened in about March 1979. When Ericksen was asked if that was one of the reasons the Mt. Pleasant pool was closed, he said, “No, the Snow College pool had nothing to do with the closure. The Mt. Pleasant pool closed in part because the coal-fired boiler for heating the water was worn out.”

The Mt. Pleasant pool was obviously well used over time. In August 1977, David Gundry’s photo appeared in The Pyramid, showing an impressive high jump above the water of the pool. The caption under the photo gives readers a view of the time as it reads: “Here David Gundry takes advantage of warm summer days to get a few more dips in the Mt. Pleasant Pool before getting out his textbooks again. David will be in the ninth grade this year.”

Instead of sweltering in the hot summer heat, these children found refuge in the cool waters of the old Mt. Pleasant City Swimming Pool.

Temperatures ranged in the high 90s during the week. (Photo July 5, 1979, The Pyramid) In June 1978, the swimming pool utility building was severely damaged when an early morning fire ravaged the roof, office, locker rooms, chlorinator, filters and other equipment. Fortunately the coal fired boiler used for heating the water escaped serious damage.

At that time the fire chief was Dennis Tucker and, in The Pyramid of June 29, 1978 he reported that six firemen battling the blaze were taken to the hospital suffering from chlorine gas fumes.

The firemen were Eddie Johnson, Richard Brotherson, Steven Cloward, Clair Edmunds, Dan Anderson and Ralph Brotherson.

After the fire, City Manager John Thacker reported that the city planned to rebuild and install new equipment as soon as possible, along with clean-up efforts so the pool could be open when chlorination equipment had been installed, but

In Aug. 1977, David Gundry, took advantage of a warm summer day to get a few more dips in the old outdoor Mt. Pleasant Pool before getting out his textbooks for the beginning of school. (Photo Aug. 25, 1977, The Pyramid)

Arson was suspected as the cause of an early morning fire that damaged the old Mt. Pleasant swimming pool building in June 1978. Plans were to rebuild the structure as soon as possible. (Photo June 29, 1978, The Pyramid)

he warned that the water might be cold.

Arson was suspected as the cause of the fire and an investigation was launched. The fire apparently started in the office and was reported about 5 a.m., by Glenda Staker who lived across the street from the pool.

A fundraising drive to restore the utility building was also begun under the direction of the fire department and LaRue Johnson. Although the building was covered by insurance, the insurance would not cover replacement costs, which

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City Manager Ed Meyer points to the crumbling concrete along the wall of the old Mt. Pleasant swimming pool as one of the reasons why the pool wasn’t reopened in June 1981. “Many of the worst problems are underneath and can’t be seen,” he said.

Please see POOL, Page A2 (Photo June 11, 1981, The Pyramid)

SANTA VISITS MT. PLEASANT LIBRARY

BRAD BENTLEY

Pyramid Sports

MT. PLEASANT — It was the battle of the brothers on Wednesday night as North Sanpete Head Coach Cris Hoopes welcomed his brother Billy, head coach of the Duchesne Eagles into town for an inter-family game.

Coach Hoopes and the Hawks took the 51-39 victory but it was a close contest most of the night.

Duchesne came out in a tight man defense to start the game, while the Hawks kept with their aggressive, trapping 1-3-1 zone. Both teams played great defense to start, while the offenses struggled to get going.

It was 2-2 at the 5:30 mark, but the Eagles started to find holes in the defense.

Using quick passing, Duchesne found players open under the basket, or in the corners and jumped out to an 11-6 lead. North Sanpete began to figure out the problem, by dropping the middle-man down quicker but even so, Duchesne held a 15-12 lead at the end of the first.

That lead opened up to 21-13 very quickly when Duchesne’s Braden Johnson nailed a pair of threes, quickly putting the Hawks in a hole.

North Sanpete whittled away at the lead, and with good defense and a patient offense, scored seven straight points to close to 21-20, before the visiting Eagles finished the half with a bucket to go into the locker room up 23-20.

The North Sanpete coaches worked with the players during intermission and made the necessary adjustments

North Sanpete Hawk Jalen Sorenson puts up a three-point shot over the outstretched hand of a Duchesne defender. The Hawks took a 51-39 victory over the Eagles, moving North Sanpete to 7-2 on the season. (Photo courtesy of Brad Bentley) to help shut down the Duchesne attack. The Hawks knotted the score at 29 and took their first lead since early in the opening period, 31-29.

Starting the final quarter with the point advantage, the Hawks continued to add to the lead, going up 37-31.

But Duchesne again came back behind the scoring of Weston Poulson and some inspired defense.

The North Sanpete defense was also very strong, keeping the Eagles grounded, limiting them to just 8 points in each of the last three quarters. After a Hawk timeout, the North Sanpete offense began to gain soar and scored two quick buckets to ex-

tend the lead to 42-37.

Behind Spencer Steadman’s 20 points on the night, and eight apiece from Jalen Sorenson and Shawn Taylor, North Sanpete kept building a lead.

Holding the Eagles scoreless for the rest of the quarter, other than a meaningless bucket at the end, and by hitting free throws down the stretch, the Hawks took the 51-39 victory, moving North Sanpete to 7-2 on the season.

The Hawks will now take some time off to enjoy family and the holidays, before taking a road trip to Nephi to play a contest against the Juab Wasps on Thursday, Dec. 28.

Santa and Mrs. Clause dropped in to visit with the children at the Mt. Pleasant City Library.

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WA Tigers are SFV tournament champions MT. PLEASANT — Wasatch Academy’s Tiger basketball team headed to Southern California Dec. 16-20, to participate in the Ed Baker San Fernando Valley (SFV) Basketball Tournament. The boys’ varsity team brought their A-game and cleaned house with four wins to become the Ed Baker San Fernando Valley Invitational Tournament Champions for the second year in a row.

Entering the tournament, the Tigers took on Chatsworth, CA; wrapping the game with more than a 50-point lead, 86-33. Junior Marvin “TRE” Williams III scored 17-points with junior Bernardo Da Silva scoring 15 points.

The Tigers then played St. Francis, CA; where senior Matt Bradley carried the team with 25 points, resulting in an 82-41 win against St. Francis.

For the semi-finals, the Tigers took on Milken, CA. Williams commanded the court with 14-points supported by junior Tyrese Samuel, senior Matt Bradley, and sophomore Mady Sissoko, each contributing 12-points for a 72-57 win.

Coach Condie remarked, “We have done a good job of defensively stopping teams from scoring. We are giving up 45 points a game, in the two

games and we are using a 35 second shot clock. We are getting more possessions and doing a good job on the defensive end.”

In the championship game, the Wasatch Academy Tigers defeated Granada Hills 60-48. Damion Squire scored 20-points supported by 13-points from Williams. Matt Bradley, senior guard headed to Cal, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Coach Condie went on to say “I liked how we were able to fight through the adversity that this tournament presented us. We finished off and completed our goal of being back-to-back San Fernando Valley Invitational Champions!”

The San Fernando Valley Invitational Tournament made its debut in December of 2005. Since then, it has quickly evolved into one of the elite tournaments in all of Southern California.

The Wasatch Academy Tigers are currently ranked No. 21 by USA Today and are #1 within the Frontier region with an 11-1 season. They will have a well-deserved break before they pick up the ball again on Jan. 6, when the team will compete against Canyon View, at 7 pm.

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Wasatch Academy Tiger Matt Bradley, senior guard, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) after the Tigers cleaned house with four wins to become the Ed Baker SFV Tournament Champions for the second year in a row. (Photo courtesy of Samuel Mawanda via MaxPreps)

12 days of Christmas produce large quantities of fertilizer DEAN MINER

USU Extension

LOGAN — So Christmas has passed and the 12 days of Christmas have come and gone, but on the first day of Christmas, a true love gave the gift of – a partridge in a pear tree, and then continued with the additional 11 days of gifts.

Great. Thanks. But who’s going to clean up after them all?

According to Dean Miner, Utah State University Extension professor, there’s no sense in letting it go to waste.

“When considering the value of the gifts received during the 12 days of Christmas, observers often overlook the fertilizer value of the manure produced by the continually accumulating animal gifts,” he said.

They are the gifts that keep on giving.

And how much fertilizer do partridges, turtledoves, French hens, calling birds, geese, swans and cows provide over a 12-day period?

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Total manure production is 16,173.7 pounds. That’s more than eight tons. Of this amount, 20.5 percent comes from the fowl and the remaining 79.5 percent from the dairy cows, Miner said.

This is enough nitrogen to meet the average needs of 24 residential yards, assuming that each residence receives four pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet with 4,500 square feet of lawns and home gardens.

Mathematicians arrive at these numbers by adding up the animals that are accumulated at the end of 12 days after that true love is finished giving.

For example, on the second day of Christmas the true love gives to the gift of two turtledoves and yet another partridge in a pear tree. That means the receiver has accumulated two partridges and two turtledoves in just two days. Keep going down the list and a person can see how quickly it all adds up.

Miner calls this “accumulated critter days.” Here is how it adds up.

Accumulated critter days: 78 partridges, 132 turtledoves,

165 French hens, 180 calling birds, 168 geese-a-laying, 147 swans-a-swimming and 120 cows (not counting the maidsa-milking).

As pointed out, the maidsa-milking do not count because they do not fall under the winged or four-legged variety of gifts. Miner said they are considered “non-producing gifts.” The same holds true for the drumming drummers, leaping lords and piping pipers.

If the mathematician multiplies the partridge’s 78 accumulated critter days by their average weight of four pounds, the total is 312 pounds of accumulated weight days.

When 312 is multiplied by .225, which is the fresh manure production factor, it is found that there are 70.2 pounds of fresh manure that those partridges have produced for the receiver over those 12 days of Christmas.

“Of course, the fresh manure production factor assumes that poultry eat five percent of body weight per day, of which 90 percent passes through as waste at 20 percent dry matter,” Miner said.

Turtledoves, assuming an average weight of one-half pound, produce 14.85 pounds of manure. French hens, averaging five pounds, produce 185.65 pounds of fertilizer.

Calling birds, at one pound average weight, produce up to 40.5 pounds of manure. The geese, with an average weight of 30 pounds, yield 1,134 pounds of manure.

The swans, at 60 pounds, produce up to 1,984.5 pounds of fresh manure. The cows, with an average weight of 1,350 pounds, bring in a whopping 13,284 pounds of pure sunshine.

Miner said typical poultry manure is 4.3 percent nitrogen, 1.6 percent phosphorus and 1.6 percent potassium. Fresh cow manure averages 2.2 percent nitrogen, 1.3 percent phosphorus and 0.8 percent potassium.

This provides a total fertilizer yield of 439.63 pounds of nitrogen; 227.5 pounds of phosphorus and 161.1 pounds of potassium.

Not bad for just 12 days of Christmas. But what about after that?

“Don’t ask,” Miner said.

I’ve been thinking about the Christmas lights and yard decorations around the neighborhood, now that Christmas has past. I know that there are a lot of people who have particular schedules about when Christmas lights should go up and when they should come down.

Some people want the lights taken down and put away immediately after Christmas.

There are quite a few who like leaving them up until after New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Day becomes the “work day” to “de-decorate” for many.

A few people like to keep the lights burning well into the new year.

Some years, I procrastinate (how unusual for me) in getting the Christmas lights up on the house; so I figure leaving them on longer makes sense.

In those circumstances, I feel like I’m in competition with other people as to who will keep their Christmas lights burning longer. I don’t do well in the competition of being among the first to get them up and going; but in this end of season category, I can compete.

When one of my older brothers was single, there was a year that I remember when he had Christmas lights going until Easter at his place.

I guess there could have been some symbolism there relative to both the birth and resurrection of Jesus. I’m not sure. It may have just been a familial trait of procrastination, which he has pretty much overcome by now. I, on the other hand, am just getting into the serious, pathological enhancement of my procrastination tendencies.

I used to have some keen competition with one of my neighbors with this “whose going to shut off the lights first” thing. They historically stayed decorated for weeks after Christmas. Is it possible that they’re stranger than I am about this? They’ve since moved and don’t provide a

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December 23 and 24. Donations to support the continuing operations of the Sanpete Pantry, Sanpete County’s food bank, totaled $730 in just two days.

The Sanpete Pantry appreci-

MT. PLEASANT — In indoor soccer action this week, Megged Ya! defeated Navarro’s 11-5. San Andres FC beat Clayton’s 14-1. Nutmeg over Galactic’s 7-0. The Killers beat Goal Diggers 11-3. Turkey ates those patrons for thinking Plant defeated Fairview Senior of others during this holiday Citizens 9-5. The Scrubs over season.

Hawks 6-0 and Limegreen-40 Terrel Davis and defeated Thunder Thighs 6-5.

Sean M. Kearney 1. Megged Ya! ............... 5-0 Managing Director 2. The Scrubs ............... 5-0

3. Galactic’s ................. 4-1 4. Nutmeg ................... 4-1 5. FBB Clan .................. 4-1 6. Navarro’s .................. 3-2 7. Turkey Plant ............. 3-2 8. The Killer’s ............... 3-2 9. Hawks ......................2-3 10. Thunder Thighs ........2-3 11. Limegreen .................2-1 12. FVSenior Citizens .. 1-3-1 13. Clayton’s ................. 1-4 14. San Andres FC .......... 1-4 15. Goal Diggers ............ 0-5

their cost and the anticipated expenses for replacing the roof and other necessary repairs would be $1,000. The city council agreed, at that time, to leave cosmetic replacements and repairs until the next summer of 1980.

In June 1980, the pool reopened and the swimming season got underway, complete with swimming lessons and fun. Little did the public suspect that it would be the last year for the pool when it closed in August.

The pool did not re-open in June 1981 due to failing condi-

tions in the facility. The cement was cracking up and breaking off the sides of the pool and other areas. Some areas were dangerous. The drains were badly clogged and would necessitate a new drain system.

Conditions inside the bathhouse were also deplorable and some of the equipment not in working order, including the boiler. Mayor Jim Thornton and the council pointed out that it would take at least $20,000 to bring the pool up to Board of Health standards, and this would be pouring good money after bad.

38 years for a new pool to be constructed. There are many residents in the area that never saw the old pool or even knew it existed. Many children have been raised here in the Mt. Pleasant area and have never had close access to a public swimming pool.

The dream of bringing a public swimming pool back has now been realized. The new Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center will open its doors Jan. 1, from 12 noon to 10 p.m., with a free New Year New Pool swimming party. All are encouraged to attend.

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meant there was a short-fall and donations were sought to cover the repairs.

The pool reopened later that summer after only necessary repairs were done. It was not until June 1979 that City Councilman Jim Thornton and volunteers from North Sanpete High School would begin repairing the swimming pool’s utility building.

At that time Thornton reported that Deuel Builders would supply the materials at

threat anymore in this area.

I have an idea that may help me out with this “competition.” It may even save a little face and create some justification with my wife. In years past, she hasn’t dropped any hints or voiced any opinions (much) about the fact that it may be the middle of January and we still have Christmas lights shining on our house. It could be that she just doesn’t see them because on these long winter nights she gets home and often stays indoors for the night.

Here’s my idea. Since I use the old-fashioned multicolored lights on the house, it would be possible to get up on the house and unscrew all the light bulbs except for the red and white ones. Then – Voila!

– rather than having Christmas lights on the house, I have Valentine’s lights on the house. Then, after Valentine’s Day, I can get up there again and do the adjusting so that only green and white lights are lit up. That’s right – I’ll then be decorated for St. Patrick’s Day. The more I think about this, the better it sounds.

I know that there are some people who actually do some decorating for about every holiday that comes along. I have noticed over the years that home on the main drag in Fountain Green. It is always decorated and lit up in the colors and style of whatever holiday is coming up next. I admire that. But I don’t have that kind of discipline to keep up that kind of schedule. Knowing me, my Halloween lights would be burning for Christmas.

I hope that you’re enjoying the “afterglow” of the Christmas season and are primed for starting your new year out right. If you plan on enjoying the literal afterglow of Christmas lights on your house, I applaud you. I’m still in the decision-making mode of what the plan will be for me this year.

The electric bill might play a part in that decision. Happy Prosperous New Year!

It was officially closed by the city council as too dilapidated to fix. This determination was upsetting to the community.

The Chamber of Commerce urged the council to salvage what it could and sell the property to provide a financial starting point for a new pool.

The chamber also requested the council to look into costs and designs, set dates and bring back plans for a new pool.

It was estimated, at that time that a new pool would cost over $200,000.

It appears that no one thought it would take almost

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Sorensen ~ Bailey Wedding SPRING CITY-- Jason and Natalee Sorensen, Spring City, announce the marriage of their daughter, Alexandria Nicole Sorensen, to Karl Aagard Bailey, son of John and Karolyn Bailey, Fountain Green, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in the Manti LDS Temple.

A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 6-8 p.m., in the Spring City Community Center ballroom, 45 South 100 East.

The bride is a 2012 graduate of North Sanpete High School. She served in the Texas Houston South LDS Mission. She received an associate of science degree from Snow College and is currently attending Utah Valley University majoring in English education. Grandparents of the bride are John and Diane Allred, Spring City; Ruthann Wilson, Mt. Pleasant; and the late Robert Wilson.

The bridegroom is a 2008 graduate of North Sanpete High School. He is employed by SUFCO at the load-out facility. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Karl and Diane Kelley, Fairview; Carolyn Bailey, Fountain Green; and the late Paul Bailey.

The couple will make their home in Moroni.

If by some oversight you did not receive an invitation, please consider this as one.

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Stump grinding. Landscaping and gardening wood chips available. Call Brad at (435) 462-4575.

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Dec. 30 6 p.m., New Year’s Rodeo fun at the Contoy Arena, 955 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant. Signups at 5 p.m., activities include mutton bustin, group team roping, hide race, barrel racing, calf ribbon pull, and others. Prize money to be paid out. Admission tickets at the door, under 12 free. Concessions open. Questions call 435-851-4646.

Jan. 1 12 noon-10 p.m., New Year, New Pool celebration at the new Mt. Pleasant City Aquatic Center, 76 East Main. All are welcome to come and swim free in the new pool. There will be prize drawings and fun for all.

Indoor Soccer signups Moroni City Recreation signups for first-eighth grade girls and boys indoor soccer will be taken until Friday, Dec. 29. For cost and league information register at Moroni City Hall, 80 South 200 West, 435436-8359.

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 435-528-3955.

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.

Emergency preparedness 6:30 p.m., Emergency preparation classes will be held at the Spring City Hall the third Sunday of each month. Classes will last approximately 90 minutes and are free of charge. For general questions, call (435) 709-1474.

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

Senior Citizen Housing Now Taking Applications One-bedroom Apartments Rent Based on Income Apply: 32 North 100 East, Moroni Call Barbara Gordon (435) 469-0935 or (435) 436-8278 This institution is an equal opportunity provider to the letter of sprit of U.S. policy for achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtain housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at 8350720.

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.

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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 435.462.2441 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 E. Main, Mt. Pleasant.

NAMI connections NAMI Connections Support Group has begun holding meetings on the first and third Monday of each month at the Mt. Pleasant Residential, 125 South State Street, Room 2, at 5:30 to 7 p.m.

NAMI support National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sanpete County is offering a free family support group. Monthly meetings will be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the South San-

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Narconon Narconon reminds families that abuse of heroin and opioid drugs has become a national health crisis. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and the overdose reversing drug known as Narcan so loved ones can get help. Visit http://www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/how-a-simple-drug-can-save-lives-aguide-to-narcan-and-theopiate-epidemic.html. Narconon can help a person take steps to overcome addiction.

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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 E. 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) 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.

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SANPETE MOVIE GUIDE

Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan

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MT. PLEASANT—Activities on the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Calendar for the month of January are as follows: All activities are open to all senior citizens in the community. Yearly dues are due. Quilting is held from 9-11:30 a.m., each Monday and Tuesday.

Jan. 3, 6 p.m., monthly dinner, program by Steve Anderson.; Jan. 9, 1 p.m., foot clinic by Dr. Jolley; Jan. 10, 3 p.m., board meeting –need more help; Jan. 17, 6 p.m., potluck dinner, Bingo night.

“STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI” - PG-13 Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega Showing Nightly: 7:30 Saturday Matinee: 4:15

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Closed Until Spring 2018!

VISIT ABUNDANCE, 27 N. MAIN EPHRAIM FOR DRIVE-IN MENU ITEMS ALL THEATRES CLOSED SUNDAY

Hospital births GUNNISON—Babies born at Gunnison Valley Hospital are as follows: Dec. 13 A boy, Wyatt Paul DeVries, was born to Anthony and Haylie DeVries, Sterling. He weighed six pounds and three ounces.

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Sanpete search and rescue celebrates 50 years of getting lost SANPETE COUNTY — Sanpete Search and Rescue is celebrating their 50th anniversary.

The all-volunteer organization has been rescuing individuals and helping with incidents and events for the past 50 years.

It all began back on Jan. 27, 1967, when a meeting was held at Gil Hibbens Kempo Karate Studio in Manti for the purpose of organizing a search and rescue jeep patrol.

The meeting was held under the direction of Sheriff Grant K. Larsen, who was over the Sanpete County Industrial Development Office, to present the constitution and bylaws for the newly-organized unit.

The new organization was to serve the public in any disaster, catastrophe or emergency, or to render aid when called upon by the local government and law enforcement agencies.

A request was sent throughout the county seeking anyone owning four-wheel drive jeeps, aircraft or other vehicles that could be used as a resource for rescue purposes to attend the meeting.

Grant Larsen said, “Those first couple of years there weren’t many members, but there was a strong feeling from the guys that the county needed it.”

He said, “I campaigned on the promise that if elected I would organize a Search and Rescue (S&R) unit in the area.”

Prior to being sworn in, Larsen says, “I was active in the Utah Sheriff ’s Association and while attending meetings I talked to sheriffs and got input about how to do it and the benefits of doing it. So, my first year in we got things going.”

“We obviously had nothing when at first, other than what the members owned themselves. At the first meeting, Utah County Search and Rescue did instruction and showed scrapbooks on their unit,” said Larsen.

“We started to weld pitch forks on chains to make drag lines, to drag lakes for drowned victims. We did search and rescue training, FBI riot training, and first aid classes, along with work meetings to build resources.”

Larsen said, “Jerry Wilkins, Mayfield, did a lot to help get things going. Without radios, guys had to buy their own. We bought out of service highway patrol radios and members paid for them themselves, along with uniforms and personal equipment.”

He said, “County commissioners didn’t recognize us right off, but after the first couple of searches the value in what we were doing was apparent. I showed them that S&R was saving the county thousands of dollars, rather than it being a county expense.”

“It really pulled the county together,” says Larsen. “People from Gunnison to Fairview working together, and it generated camaraderie and great friendships came in the group which was active right from the start.”

Interest soon caught on and more men signed up to join.

In May 1970, North Sanpete School District donated an old bus to S&R to aid in their search efforts.

The bus was remodeled and equipped for search and rescue activities. It served as a mobile radio control center and first aid station, along with storage for rescue equipment. It was the first vehicle S&R had outside of personal vehicles.

In 1971, Sanpete Search and Rescue accepted the call to help out by directing traffic during the Mormon Miracle Pageant.

This was a huge cost saver to the county which removed the necessity of bringing in officers from outside the area.

In May 1970, North Sanpete School District donated an old bus to search and rescue to aid in searches. It was completely remodeled and equipped and served as a mobile radio control In the early 1980s KMTI radio turned over the radio station to the search and rescue jeep posse center and first aid station. Also used for storage and rescue on April Fool’s Day for a fund raising radio-thon with Kerry Deuel as the “voice” while other equipment, it was the first vehicle S&R had outside of personal members read the ads. ones.

Fundraising for S&R was mostly done by sponsoring trap shoots at the Mt. Pleasant Airport. Members put a lot of time and effort into this event and the public enjoyed getting together.

Sometimes the weather went against events with rain or bitter cold, but the community still supported them. It was lots of work for little funds. By the time bills were paid, it only left a few hundred dollars to go toward necessary items.

A real game changer came in 1981, when Doug Barton, owner and operator of KMTI, turned his radio station over to the jeep posse. This was the first year when members of the search and rescue took to the airways on April Fool’s Day for a fund raising radio-thon.

Kerry Deuel was selected to be the “voice” for S&R, with other members reading the ads. It was a huge success with a total of $7,200 being brought in. The money was a welcome relief and would be put toward the first snow cat and other expenses.

In comparison, the fundraising trap shoot in 1980 only had a gross total of $2,092.31 before expenses.

KMTI Owner Doug Barton relates that, “I started the radio station in 1976 and Ned Jensen was my salesman. He came with an idea of selling ads for a fundraiser for the search and rescue with all the proceeds going toward buying their equipment.”

“The day would be turned over to S&R to read the ads, do the weather and news on April Fool’s Day. I only had to supply a technician to run the controls.”

I was nervous that first time,” says Barton, “actually every year since, as to what might come out of their mouths, but it has been good for both sides.

They raise a lot of money that goes into a great community service and I have people who will listen to the station on that day that might not do so otherwise.”

Barton reports, “I have had one or two complaints over the years, but all in all, our community really pulls together and turns out to support us.”

Says Barton, “Kerry Deuel was great at keeping things going and had that personality to keep things from getting too dull. The second thing was definitely the hard work that went on before the day even started.”

“The members would canvas the community gathering ads and then come in and have a good time.” Barton says, “The friendships and the camaraderie between the guys made the difference. None of them are professional radio personnel, and sometimes they don’t always sound the best, but, they are willing to laugh at themselves and put forth the effort to make the day a success.”

“You have to keep it interesting or you lose the people. And, it is not just the people here at the station, but all the guys out running the Coke jails, arresting people and selling shirts, it takes a whole team to make it successful.”

“I don’t think the general public realizes how much time these guys put into being on the search and rescue.” Barton points out that, “I have a sonin-law that is on it right now and I never knew until now just how many times they are called out for a rescue.”

“That,” says Barton, “is why I have them tell the people over the air about how the money is being spent and what equipment they are buying and really let the community see an insight to what they do. It is more than just directing traffic at the pageant or county fair and parades; they are truly an asset to Sanpete County.”

“I really believe that for a community our size,” he says, “we have some of the best equipment and manpower of any county in the state and as long as they want to keep doing Radio Days…. we will continue to have it.”

In 1983 Manti City donated an old ambulance which would become their first Rescue One Unit. The old ambulance was used as a backup to ambulance and fire department personnel to extricate trapped victims in vehicles.

It was later replaced with a Ford one ton four-wheel drive truck that was better equipped to handle off road situations, especially in the winter.

The 80s proved to be years of growth. The money raised from Radio Days allowed S&R to build two buildings, one in Mt. Pleasant and one in Manti to house rescue equipment. In 1982, the number of members that were allowed to join went from 35 to 40.

In 1988, a new spin was put on fundraising for Radio Days, where people could call and donate money to have someone arrested and put into a “Coke Jail” and had to sell Coke until their fine was paid.

Although, it wasn’t without some degree of concern with employers that first year having their employees being taken away from their jobs.

With bumper stickers, mugs, and T-shirts the “Support the Sanpete Search & Rescue – Get Lost” logo could be found everywhere throughout the county.

It proved to be the highest year in fund raising and brought in over $10,000. That year set the stage for all future Posse Days.

There is more to S&R than locating lost and injured people.

The group has put in endless hours of community service.

The most obvious is the Mormon Miracle Pageant, but there have been many hours spent directing traffic at Round Robin Tournaments, Moroni Feed banquets, town evacuations, demolition derbies, parades, Palisade Pals’ activities and the county fair. The S&R members come out in force to help with the activities and many more for the community.

The duties and responsibilities of S&R have changed over the years. The equipment has been updated, policies and procedures have become more

From 1986 to 1992 search and rescue was able to use the snow cat monster during activities.

It has since been replaced by newer and better equipment due to successful fundraising activities. rigid, but the one thing that remains the same is that it is still manned by volunteers.

The members continue to pay for their own radios and uniforms. They have put in thousands of unseen hours in training, searches and community service. Many people have come and gone over the years, but the friendships that are made by far outlast the years of service.

If anyone asks the long-standing members why they have stayed so long while going out in some of the worst weather known to man and putting themselves in dangerous situations — the answer unanimously is this: It’s because of the brotherhood the members feel for each other and that rewarding feeling that comes from having a successful search and reuniting a family with a loved one or being able to give closure to another.

Why do the S&R members continue to show up for community service? Because of the people in Sanpete County who continue to support them with their Coke Jails every year.

Even when the economy is bad and money is tight for everyone, supporters show up to purchase some products or just leave a donation. That says a lot about the people that live in this community of Sanpete.

Strong service, saved lives The Sanpete County Search and Rescue is a strong group of men and women committed to making the community better.

The number of call outs has fluctuated some over the years but every year the search and rescue saves the lives of those who run into trouble in this county. The calls never seem to come when it is convenient, but they are always answered.

It could be a climbing incident in Maple Canyon that requires expertise in high angle rescue, a water rescue even through the ice, or an avalanche or storm that has stranded someone.

Members of S&R have opportunities to become experts

in many specialized areas and each year the members add tools to be more effective. S&R members have packed injured people out of some of the deepest, darkest parts of the county when not much equipment could be used.

Sanpete County is a better place because of the hard work and dedication of these men and women. Anyone that is interested in being part of this great organization should contact S&R at the sheriff ’s office and join the team.

Search and rescue should be congratulated for the 50 years of tradition they can be very proud of, and appreciation should be expressed to all those who support the search and rescue.

“The Sanpete Search and Rescue organization was built on the backs of some of the most dedicated and caring people this county has seen,” says Sanpete County Sheriff Brian Nielson.

“The success we have today stems from their hard work. So to the many members who have donated their time, vehicles, airplanes, and equipment over the last 50 years, we humbly say thank you.”

“You will never find a more giving and big-hearted group,”

says Nielson, “willing to sacrifice their lives for the safety of complete strangers like ours.

For every member that has dropped everything at a seconds notice to run to the aid of someone else, there was a family who was left behind to carry on the family routine. We say thank you to each and every one of them.”

“To Doug Barton,” says Nielson, “words will never express what you have done and continue to do for us and the community every year, Thank you!”

“And, most of all we say thank you to the great people and businesses in Sanpete County and beyond who continue to support and stand by us. We truly appreciate all that you do for us.”

The Sanpete Search and Rescue current officers for 2017 are: Andy Christensen, Commander; Dave Bowles, first vice-commander; Neil Johnson, second vice-commander; and Kerry Nielson, secretary.

New officers for 2018 are: Neil Johnson, commander; Lory Quarnberg, first vice-commander; Zeke Stevens, second vice-commander; and Katie Sedlak, secretary, under the direction of Brian Nielson, Sanpete County Sheriff.

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SANPETE SEARCH & RESCUE

Celebrating 50 Years 1967-2017

Back row (left to right): Jayson Albee, Bart Hennigar, Barry Bradley, Noel Bertelson, Dave Bowles, Lory Quarnberg, Zeke Stevens, Preston Pritchard, Kerry Nielson, Brett Olson, Orson Cook, Neil Johnson, Les Haskins, Sheriff Brian Nielson. Front row (l to r): John Collard, Dave Welch, David Sedlack, RL Taylor, Bruce Burnham, Katy Sedlack, Spencer Mack, Andy Christensen and BJ Roman.

Axtell

Chester

Kevin Westover

Centerfield

Alan Stapley Troy Oreno

Gunnison

Ron Vincent * Sherwood Whitlock Ned Sorenson Mike Sorensen Richard Schugk Sean Winn Roger Anderson

Allen Olsen

Moroni

John Weaver Robert L. Broch Doug Bradley Vernon Bertelson Barry Bradley **** Dick Dallam Redge Jensen ** Brad Duffin Ed Maxwell Ross Bartholomew Steven Willden ** Jody Malamgren ** Brent Olson * Jeff Goble Reed Sorensen Brent Olsen Boyce Mulder * Brian Sorensen * Don Childs Kelly Hall Allen Roger Peterson Malcolm Powell Mike Lapierre

Jeff Cox ** Paul Stevens Glade Livingston

Ron Ivory Gary Kaibetony * Glen Hoenicke *

Gary Sterner Curt Lund Terry Jensen Casey Blackburn * Kim Morley *

Mayfield

Troy Prestwich

Murry Christensen Jerry Wilkins

David Zabriskie Larry Olsen Orson Cook ** Todd Cook

Sterling

Les Haskins **

Kevin Conover *

Todd Anderson * Jason Livingston Jared Livingston *

Wales

Brandon Cook

BJ Roman

Glade Lamb Kelly Ray Simons David Sedlak Katy Sedlak

Fairview

Gil Hibben Leslie J. Anderson John Peacock Lynn Dennison * Richard Peacock Ralph Larsen Wayne Merriam Wallace Buchanan **** Erick Nicholls * Carl Braithwaite * John Cox * Tony Braithwaite * Ross Nordell Roger McArthur DeVon Fredrickson DeRell Jones * Russell Braithwaite John Jensen *** Reese Rasmussen Jeff Anderson Rick Howe Jim Casto Ray Johnson * McKray Johnson Mike Barclay * John Allsop ** Brett McCall Mike Otten 1 Clark Jorgensen Aaron Nicolaides Jayson Albee 2 Dave Bowles Dean Roundy 3 Beau Lund

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Maurice Hamilton * John Bigler Jim Allred Melvin Braithwaite Brent Tucker Tom Tucker Jim Cheney * Reed Cheney Odell Cox ** Phillip Murray Ron Draper * Quedell Jensen ** Jeff Carver Joseph Shelley * Terry Bradley Andre Dingemanse Greg Christensen * Dave Welch * Aaron Johnson Shane Sherman Brad Welch Dave Taylor Scott Mower Mike Godfrey

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Mt. Pleasant

Royal Allred Jack Rowlett Stephen Strate Richard Allred *** Marlin Christensen Mike Crisp David Beck * Chad Larsen * Gene Openshaw Lynn Wilson Foster Moosman Noel Bertelson Jon Collard

Dennis Tucker ** Travis Rosenlof * Reed Ruesch Joe Spencer Paul Christensen Allan Beck Gerald Hansen * Tom Nunley * Harvey Herbertson Dick Rigby Richard Brotherson **** Larry Barney Earl J. Ursenbach * Jack Shepherd Lynn Varah Ted Poulson Lloyd Christensen Kerry Deuel ** Jim Jensen Charles Bynum

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Grant Larsen 1967-1974 James Allred 1975-1978 Kennard Anderson 1979-1986 Dave Bailey 1987-1987 Curt Lund 1987-1987 D E Charles Ramsey 1987-1988 Wallace Buchanan 1989-1994 Stan Anderson 1995-1998 Claude Pickett 1999-2002 Kay Larsen 2003-2006 Kevin Holman 2007-2010 Brian Nielson 2011 -present

* 10 plus years ** 20 plus years *** 30 plus years **** 40 plus years

Dr. Bruce Burnham ** Lee Anderson Terry Dunnigan Chad Johansen Paul Green Vern Fisher * Kerry Nielson * Trace Peterson Andy Christensen * Preston Pritchard * Mike Pearson Joe Schoppe Tyler Lemmon Kevin Stilson Lory Quarnberg Bart Hennigar Kevin Madsen Lane Pohlsander Neil Johnson Zeke Stevens Jesse Bell Marc Lambert Aaron Broomhead Brett Olson Spencer Mack Mark Taylor

Grant Larsen Therald Wernz *** Hal Hansen ** Rondi Larsen Neil Larsen * Mike Jensen Vertis Nielson Lewis Trevort Ross Hansen Harry Mosher Cliff Stubbs Tom Willardson * Glen Cox Bart Draper Bruce Draper Lynn Braithwaite ** Scott Olsen Mike Tyhurst Dale Nicholls * Richard Winesburg Kendall Mellor Claude Pickett *** Andy Shaw * Kerry Steck ** John K. David Roger Stewart Eric Christensen J.D. McKenzie

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Craig Draper

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Phil Carter Rod Rowe * Mark Allan Beck * Doug Mitchell ** Verge Deuel * John Brotherson Lynn Wilson Bruce Tidwell David Burton ** Kay Larsen * Doug Shelley Harvey Hansen * Steve Johansen Kevin Holman Lane Larsen Cheston Madsen * Doug Robinett Randy Johnson Eddie Shelley RL Taylor

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, in the West Foyer by the West Steps, Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main Street, Manti, Utah, on January 29, 2018 at 2:45 p.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust for Utah (“Trust Deed”) dated December 3, 2001 and originally executed

by Arnold B. Christensen, in favor of the United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, as Beneficiary, covering the following real property located in Sanpete County, State of Utah: Beginning 12.2 feet South of the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 1 East of the Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 89 Degrees West 1.85 chains; thence North 1 Degree 30ʼ East 102.42 feet; thence East 170 feet; thence South 1 Degree 30ʼ West 102.42 feet more or less to a point South 89 Degrees East of the point of beginning; thence North 89 Degrees West 47.90 feet to the point of beginning.

Parcel No.: 3425X7 The current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is Arnold B. Christensen.

Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Trust Deed. The address of the property is reputed to be at 70 North 100 West, Centerfield, Utah.

The opening bid will be the net recovery value of approximately $50,380.00, which is not a representation of the exact amount owed.

This Notice of Trustee’s Sale is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, cashierʼs check or certified funds payable to Backman Title Services, Ltd. Cash payments are not accepted.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2017.

Backman Title Services, Ltd., a Utah limited partnership, Successor Trustee By: Backman Title Company of Utah, a Utah corporation, its general partner By: Canyon W. Anderson, President File No. 9-001387 Office Hours: 8am-5pm (M-F) 167 East 6100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 (801) 288-8818 Legal Notice 18527 Published in The Pyramid December 21 and 28, 2017; and January 4, 2018.

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, in the West Foyer by the West Steps, Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main Street, Manti, Utah, on January 29, 2018 at 2:50 p.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust for Utah (“Trust Deed”) dated July 7, 2010 and originally executed by Carol L. Huckabee, in favor of the United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, as Beneficiary, covering the following real property located in Sanpete County, State of Utah: Beginning at a point 2.80 chains South, South 88 Degrees 45ʼ East 8.60 chains and South 45ʼ West 2.75 chains from the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 19 South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South 45ʼ East 1.30 chains, thence South 88 Degrees 45ʼ West 3.10 chains, thence North 45ʼ East 1.30 chains, thence North 88 Degrees 45ʼ East 3.10 chains to the point of beginning.

Parcel No.: 2657X The current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is Carol L. Huckabee and Tamara E. Wheeler.

Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Trust Deed. The address is the property is reputed to be at 622 South Main, Gunnison, Utah. The opening bid will be the net recovery value of approximately $85,350.00, which is not a representation of the exact amount owed.

This Notice of Trustee’s Sale is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, cashierʼs check or certified funds payable to Backman Title Services, Ltd. Cash payments are not accepted.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2017.

Backman Title Services, Ltd., a Utah limited partnership, Successor Trustee By: Backman Title Company of Utah, a Utah corporation, its general partner By: Canyon W. Anderson, President File No. 9-001355 Office Hours: 8am-5pm (M-F) NOTICE TO WATER USERS 167 East 6100 South The applications below were filed with the Division of Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal pro(801) 288-8818 Legal Notice 18531 Published in The Pyramid Decem- ceedings per Rule R655-6-2.

Protests concerning an application must be legibly ber 21 and 28, 2017; and January 4, 2018. written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired.

Brandon and Kindrah Penrod: Request for Approval of Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH a Plat Amendment of the Whispering Pines Subdivision, APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with lots 162, 163, 164 and 165, Reconfigure the Lots and the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake Adding New Access Road, Located South East of Mt. City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division ofPleasant on Parcel #'s S 51162, S 51163, S 51164 and S fice during normal business hours on or before JANU51165 ARY 24, 2018.

Brian Jensen: Request for Approval to Vacate the 1 Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 Lot Porters Cove Subdivision Located East of Mayfield for additional information. on Parcel # S 11105X2 CHANGE APPLICATION(S) Brian Jensen: Request for Approval of a 1 Lot Minor 65-4012 (a43108): Pine Creek Ranch Property OwnSubdivision, Bald Knoll Subdivision, Located East of ers Association propose(s) using 1.0 ac-ft from groundMayfield on Parcel # S 11105X2 water (3 miles NE of Mt. Pleasant) for IRRIGATION; DODavid Christensen, Mike and Kimberly Bartholomew, MESTIC. Mark Ulrich and Palisade Home Owners Association: Re65-4014 (a43142): Richard and DeAnne Keller proquest for a Zone Change from PF (Public Facilities) to A pose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft from groundwater (Mount Pleas(Agricultural). On Parcel #'s S 11354, S 11351, S 7303x2 ant) for IRRIGATION; OTHER: Reserving 0.46 af of waand S 7303X20 Located North East of Sterling ter for supplying 7 self-contained camping trailers.

A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 65-243 (a43143): Lamont Blackham & Sons, Bryant 10, 2018, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in Room 101, of the Blackham Farms Inc. propose(s) using 0.015 cfs or 3.08 Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 North Main, Manti, ac-ft from groundwater (1 mile west of Moroni) for Utah.

STOCKWATERING. For more information please contact Zoning Adminis65-165 (a43144): Bryant Blackham Farms propose(s) trator Scott Olsen at 835-2113. Individuals needing spe- using 0.015 cfs or 5.88 ac-ft from groundwater (1 mile cial accommodations should contact Sandy Neill, County west of Moroni) for STOCKWATERING. Clerk at (435) 835-2131 at least three working days in 65-4006 (a43167): Eike Hamilton propose(s) using 6.0 advance. ac-ft from the Underground Water Well, Unnamed Spring Dated this 21st day of December 2017 (5 miles east of Spring City) for IRRIGATION; STOCKBy: Sandy Neill WATERING; DOMESTIC. Sanpete County Clerk Kent L. Jones, P.E. Legal Notice 18766 Published in The Pyramid DecemSTATE ENGINEER ber 28, 2017.

Legal Notice 18728 Published in The Pyramid on December 28, 2017; and January 4, 2018.

NS Hawks downed by Cedar Redmen 58-50 BRAD BENTLEY

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MT. PLEASANT — What had been a difficult game for the North Sanpete Hawk boys basketball team in the first half against the Cedar Redmen, became a close contest and a heated affair before visiting Cedar escaped with a 58-50 victory, handing the Hawks their second loss of the season.

With Cedar playing a man defense to start the game, and North Sanpete in its usual 1-3-1 trapping zone, both teams were very patient offensively to begin the game. It was at the six-minute mark when the Hawks’ Spencer Steadman broke the scoring bubble but quickly, Cedar’s Dallin Peterson sank two three-pointers to give his team an 8-4 advantage.

With the visiting Redmen going up 10-4, Sanpete coach, Cris Hoopes brought his team into the huddle to get them settled down and tweak the defense but there was no answer for the hot

shooting of Peterson, who had nine points in the opening quarter, and when the Hawks closed on him, it left Alec Jacoby open under the basket for easy points.

By the end of the period it was 15-4 for Cedar.

Facing a 2-3 zone to begin the second stanza, North Sanpete was still cold from the field and struggled to get the ball inside.

Meanwhile, Cedar continued to shoot as if they were on their home court. In the second period, all of the Redmen points came from beyond the arc, with freshman, Treyton Tebbs, knocking down three-for-nine of his 14 game points.

Falling down by a 24-10 score, Hoopes called another time but the Hawks still couldn’t get anything going on the offensive end. At the end of the half, North Sanpete trailed 30-16 and chances for a victory didn’t look good. Cedar hit a whopping eight three-pointers in the half.

Give props to the Hawks, they

didn’t fold and coming out of the locker room, North Sanpete fought hard and got back to within 10 points at 36-26, but another trey by Peterson was like a dagger to the little bit of momentum the Hawks were able to generate. Peterson led all scorers with 18 points.

As hustling as the defense had been for the opening three quarters, the intensity picked up in the fourth. The tide began to change at the 6:34 mark when a scramble on the floor put North Sanpete in possession of the ball and called for a time to retain it.

Coming out of the huddle, Cedar went man to man defense and junior Braxton Brotherson got great position under the basket and went up for two to get the Hawks under 10 points for the first time since the first period, 42-34.

The visitors attempted to stall out top, running a weave between the guards, but with Jalen Sorenson out top and Spencer Steadman and Shawn Taylor

trapping on the wings, and Joseph Garlick or Tyler Hadley running the baseline, the Hawk defense began to frustrate the Redmen, forcing turnovers and taking advantage of them on the other end of the court. Sorenson popped a three with just over three minutes remaining to get North Sanpete to within six points.

After a Cedar timeout, the Hawks closed to 47-44, and had a great time to pull within one single point, but an open layup was missed and North Sanpete never got any closer. The Redmen did what they needed to do down the stretch, with all 17 of their points in the fourth quarter coming from the charity stripe. The final 58-50 score gave Cedar the win.

Shawn Taylor led the Hawks with 17 points while Spencer Steadman contributed 12 in the Hawks’ effort.

The Hawks played Duchesne at home in Dec. 20, (scores unavailable at press time).

Sherry L. Bitter 1938 ~ 2017 SPRING CITY-- Sherry Lynn Meservy Bitter, 79, Spring City, passed peacefully of natural causes through the veil from her home Dec. 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Sherry was born Sept. 16, 1938, to Maggie Mae Porter and Lynn C. Meservy in Logan. In 1956 she graduated from high school in Logan and was crowned Logan City Dairy Princess. She attended Utah State University.

She married G. Robert Bitter in the Logan LDS Temple Oct. 23, 1959. They are the parents of seven children, one of whom greeted her on the other side.

Following their marriage, they moved to a ranch near Swan Valley, ID; and then spent three years in Managua, Nicaragua; but most of the family was raised on the ranches in Swan Valley, Idaho and Dayville, OR. Sherryʼs life was lived for her loving family. Music was one of her many talents and her family grew up singing together around her piano. She was also an artist and many of her beautiful oil paintings hang in homes around the country.

Sherry and Bob started their retirement serving in the Concepcion Chile LDS Mission. She had a great love for the people of Chile and Nicaragua. Following their mission they served for several years as ordinance workers in the Manti LDS Temple.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Bob, Spring City; their children, Robert Lynn (Theresa) Bitter, Mesa, AZ; Rachelle (Steve) Craig, Emmett, ID; Solana (Matthew) Carlisle, Farmington; Saebra (Greg) Muller, Spring City; Sonia (Brian) Olmstead, Spring City; G. Ryan (Deana) Bitter, San Tan Valley, AZ; son-in-law, Layne (Rebecca) Pittman, Roosevelt; brothers, Michael (Marilyn) Meservy, Salt Lake City; Brad Meservy, Salt Lake City; and 29 grandchildren call her Grammy Sherry and 31 greatgrandchildren call her Great Grammy Sherry.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Sheila Maye Pittman.

Funeral services were held Dec. 27 in the Cedar Creek LDS Ward.

Interment was in the Spring City Cemetery.

Online condolence at www.rasmussenmortuary.com

Jessica Broderick 1988 ~ 2017

Jessica Broderick passed away Dec. 15, 2017.

She was born Feb. 6, 1988, in Delta, UT: to Michael and Kim Day Broderick, who absolutely adored her.

She is a grandchild to Dean and Janice Broderick, Rex and Lucy Day, Beverly and Mervin Prince.

As a little girl, she loved to ride bikes, climb trees and swim. Growing up, she enjoyed dancing and tumbling.

In high school, Jessica excelled in the advanced cooking classes, which enabled her to attend a cooking school in New York City.

She graduated from Redmond High School in Oregon in 2006.

Jessica received her associate degree from Snow College and later earned a bachelor degree from Utah Valley University in elementary education.

Jessica always wanted to be a teacher.

As a little girl she would always say, “When Iʼm a teacher I will not do that” or “Iʼm going to do this in my classroom”.

While finishing up her education, Jessica was the student recovery teacher at North Sanpete Middle School, in Moroni. Although difficult at times, she truly loved helping the students improve and succeed.

In September this year, Jessica began teaching at an elementary charter school in California, where she was a fourth grade teacher.

Jessica loved children and always wanted to be a mom. She was a fun and caring aunt.

Throughout her life, she was always positive and never complained. We will miss her laugh, sense of humor, and mischievous ways that brought joy to all of us.

Jessica has three sisters; Mckel, Rachel, and Becky; and a brother, Matthew; all of whom are very close to her.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., today, Dec. 28, in the Moroni LDS Stake Center.

A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the church.

Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville.

Online condolences may be sent to rasmussenmortuary.com.

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