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Health Department offers COVID info online Residents can register for vaccinations and find virus testing sites

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Central Utah Public Health (CUPHD) is the local resource for information and updates on the COVID 19 virus. There are six counties in the Central Utah, including Sanpete County, so residents in Sanpete County can access information on testing and vaccines through CUPHD. Go to CentralUtahPublicHealth.org for CUPHD COVID-19 data, which includes daily testing updates and detailed case information.

You can also register to receive the vaccine on this site and find locations for testing.

The Central Utah Public Health website also has “Phased Reopening Guidelines” for

all residents and businesses.

Vaccines now available for: Healthcare workers, long-term care facility staff and residents, first responders, and K-12 teachers and school staff.

The CUPHD reports that ”People 70 and older can receive the vaccine starting Monday, January 18. Contact your local health department to schedule an appointment or to find out when vaccination clinics will be held.” In Sanpete County you can reach the local health department at: 435-462-2449 (Mt Pleasant) or 435-835-2231(Manti). Citizens can also register for the vaccine on the CUPHD website by clicking on the “Vaccine Sign Up Form” tab that is accessed under the green “Vaccine Information” tab.

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Vaccinations are now underway in Central Utah for COVID-19.

Spring City Elementary ‘Readopoly’ February is the perfect time to view bald eagles in Utah. Take care when out seeing these majestic birds in Sanpete County.

Bald eagle viewing to continue in spite of COVID-19

Spring City Elementary School Library is doing “Readopoly” for 4-6th grades. This is based off of the game Monopoly.

Students start by rolling the dice and the space they land on will tell them the type of book to read. Examples of these are “Adventure Avenue”, “Spook Alley”, “Fairytale Falls” “Poetry Path” to name a few.

They have to hope they don’t land on “Go to Book Repair” because they lose their turn for the week.

When the student has finished their book, they answer a question or two about the book, and then they can roll the dice again.

When the student passes go, they get a ticket that is put in a drawing box for their grade. The first drawing took place before Christmas break. There is one winner per grade.

The winners are: 4th grade, Tanner Mickel; 5th Grade, Kandalyn Mickel; and 6th Grade is Amelia Hinckley. They each got a box of candy and a Monopoly Game.

Thank you to the Sanpete Cares Coalition and Libbie Hinckley for providing the prizes.

Sixth grade, Amelia Hinckley

Organized events are canceled, but people can still see the birds SALT LAKE CITY — February is the best time of the year to see one of America’s most iconic birds. Bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. By the time February arrives, hundreds of eagles are typically in the state.

In the past, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has held viewing events in February where you can see the eagles and learn more about them. However, to try to lessen the spread of COVID-19, the DWR won’t hold bald eagle viewing events this winter.

Fifth grade, Kandalyn Mickel

Fourth grade, Tanner Mickel

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Juanita Hill Miramontes September 9, 1947 — January 22, 2021

Juanita Hill Miramontes, 73, Mt. Pleasant, Utah completed her earthly journey and was called home to her Heavenly Father on January 22, 2021 after a courageous 8 year battle with kidney disease. She passed in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Utah on September 9, 1947 to Enoch Leander Hill and Annie (Terkelson) Hill Atwood. She was the youngest of 7 children, and was always babied by her older siblings. Her younger years were spent playing paper dolls and hot wheel cars. She learned the value of hard work by helping take care of the family animals.

She graduated from North Sanpete High School in 1965 and went on to graduate from Cosmetology school.

She worked at the Moroni

Processing plant for over 40 years. It was there that she met her sweetheart, Raul Miramontes. They were married on May 7, 1976 and the marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on September 9, 1997. Together they raised their family with dedication

and love. Her greatest love was her family. She always put the needs and wants of her family above her own.

She loved to support her grandchildren and was often seen at their ball games. She always had a crochet hook or an embroidery needle in her hand. She made such beautiful blankets, pillow cases and dish towels. She went through a lot but she never complained and she always kept her faith in Jesus Christ.

She was loved by all and will be missed sorely by many.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Sisters: Norma (Wahlin) and Annalee (Jensen); Brothers: Jim Hill and Dave Hill; Son-in-law, Jay Danner and Grandson Brooks Miramontes. She is survived by her husband: Raul Miramontes; Children: David (Sabrina) Hill of Myr-

tle Creek, OR; Gary (Mary) Hill of Blythesville, AR; Tony (Jana) Miramontes of Delta, CO; Smokey Miramontes, Ana Danner and Scarlet (Roland) Terry all of Mt. Pleasant, UT and 11 grandchildren: Andrew, Devin, Makyla, Caleb, Eli, Rhett, Bodey, Tyler Jo, Xavier, Anastasia and Jaxon.

A limited funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Mt. Pleasant Utah North Stake building (500 N 300 W, Mt. Pleasant) at 11:00 AM, a viewing will be held prior from 9:30-10:30 am. A public viewing will be held at Rasmussen Mortuary on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 6:00- 8:00 pm. Services can be watched live at the rasmussenmortuary. com link provided in his obituary.

Ted Olson 1949-2021

Ted Lewis Olson passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2021 in the arms of his loving wife of 48 years.

Ted was born May 14, 1949 in Mesa, AZ to G. LeGrand and Iris Bennett Olson. In his early years, Ted frequently moved with his parents living in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Most of this time was spent in ranger stations in Manti, Monticello, and Ephraim.

Here Ted learned a great appreciation for the outdoors by working with his father. Ted loved spending time outdoors with family and friends; climbing mountains, riding ATVs, and camping.

Ted graduated from Manti High School in 1967 and Snow College in 1969, after which he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Taiwan. On February 19, 1972, Ted married Vickie Reid in the Manti Temple and then resided in Salt Lake City until completing his education at the University of Utah.

In 1976 Ted graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master’s of Science Degree in Geophysics. He accepted a position as a member of the faculty at Snow College where he taught physics and

represented local communities on the board of multiple public power organizations (ICPA, IPA and UAMPS), serving multiple terms as Board Chairman. He was currently serving as Chairman of the Intermountain Power Agency Board.

Other passions and interests include weather, seismology, church service, music and riding ATV’s with the “Professor Posse.”

Local Sanpeters may know Ted as “The Weatherman” who provided local weather mathematics for 42 years information and colorful retiring in 2017. He was a commentary each morning beloved and memorable on the radio. Ted dedicated much of his life in the professor who influenced service of others in many the lives of countless students. He served as Chaircapacities: Scout Master, man for multiple boards and Elders Quorum President, committees. As a service to Bishop, Stake President, the students at Snow ColMormon Miracle Pageant lege, Ted and Bart Nelson Presidency and was currently serving as a worker founded and ran Majock in the Manti Temple. One Books for many years. He of his highlights each year was instrumental in the was playing ‘The Trumpet partnership that helped Shall Sound’ in the annual restore the Great Basin community production of Environmental Education Handel’s Messiah.

Center (GBEEC). Ted often Of all Ted’s accomplishexpressed gratitude for the opportunity he had to work ments in life, he was most grateful for his testimony and associate with colleagues that he considered of his Savior Jesus Christ his best friends. and close relationships Ted served on the with family and friends.

Ephraim City Power Board Ted leaves behind a legacy for over 40 years. He also of devotion to God, family,

selfless service, hard work, integrity and laughter.

Ted is survived by his wife, Vickie and children: Wendy (Darrin) Gillette of Herriman, Jeff (Kara) of South Jordan, Cameron (Diana) of Roosevelt, Tyler of Salt Lake City, Andrew (Virginia) of Grand Junction, CO, Dallin (Liz) Olson of Ephraim, siblings Keith (Pat) Olson and Margie Anderson and 22 grandchildren. Preceded in death, embraced and welcomed home by his parents G. LeGrand and Iris Bennett Olson and his older brother Kent G. Olson.

Limited funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ephraim Stake Center. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, January 28, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Ephraim Park Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, all attendees are required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Online guestbook and Live streaming of the service can be found at www.maglebymortuary. com under Ted’s obituary.

Funeral directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

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There are plenty of places where you can see eagles on your own, though. And, you can pick up a free, collectible Bald Eagle Month pin at several locations.

A word of caution: if you’re driving and looking for eagles, please do so safely. Don’t stop in the middle of the road if you see an eagle. Instead, pull completely off the road before viewing. And, don’t allow yourself to get distracted while looking for the birds.

Your safety, and the safety of other motorists, comes first.

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aturday night, we went to the SouthTowne Theatre in Ephraim and saw the movie “News of the World.” It’s Tom Hanks’ latest movie. There aren’t that many major movies being released into theaters these days. It was fun to get out and see one on the big screen. There was room for more, but we sat with 14 other people in the socially distanced auditorium.

I recommend the movie.

Tom Hanks did really well with his part and the young girl, Helena Zengel, did a great job too. She’s a twelveyear-old German actress who plays the part of an orphaned girl. Tom Hanks’ character is chaperoning her across 1870’s Texas.

The movie would be classified as a “Western.” The production of Westerns has been in decline for quite a while. It’s kind of a sad thing to me The movie theater of my youth was the Huish in Richfield. The admission price was 35 cents for me as a kid there. If I had 50 cents, I could get into the show, buy a drink, and get a Three Musketeers candy bar. It was $5.50 per ticket for seniors Saturday night. As inflation goes, movie going probably isn’t a bad deal these days really.

Many people have memories of the show houses of their youth. One memory for me was meeting a “sweet young thing” at the Huish for the movie “Born Free.”

The movie was about Joy Adamson, a wildlife expert, preserving lions in Africa.

The theme song that went along with the movie was titled the same as the movie — “Born Free.” Some comedian used to sing the song changing the beginning lyrics, “Born Free, My old man’s a doctor.”

As I recall, it was at that

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February is the perfect time to view bald eagles in Utah. You can see eagles throughout Sanpete County during the month.

Root encourages you to grab some binoculars or a spotting scope, and drive from Fountain Green to the small town of Wales, and then from Wales to Moroni.

“This short drive will often

produce an eagle or two to view,” Root says. “Eagles can be found in some of the large, leafless trees, on fence posts or even on the ground.”

Occasionally, you might find an eagle roosting on a tree or

utility pole next to a road. “Eagles usually fly off once a car door is opened,” he says, “so it’s best to stay in your vehicle and view from a distance.”

Root reminds you not to trespass on private property.

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Because of COVID-19, a bald eagle viewing event held in Fountain Green for the past 20 years won’t be held this year. Bald eagle displays will not be available at the Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery, and tours of the hatchery will not be offered.

There are still lots of places in Sanpete County to see eagles, though.

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process for registration. Please understand we have limited vaccines and that appointments will fill up quickly. It may take a few tries to get an appointment.”

As of the CUPHD latest report, there have been 7,381 COVID cases in central Utah, with 240 hospitalizations and 43 deaths, with three deaths reported this week. Watching these numbers on the CHPHD website is sobering as the number of people becoming infected rapidly increases and deaths continue to rise. The largest number of deaths reported

movie, sitting with that “girlfriend” that I first “held hands.” I remember that it took a lot of courage to reach that degree of “intimacy.” I think girls then, as now, kind of help promote the displays of public affection.

The Huish Theater used to have free matinees on special occasions and always had scary midnight movies for Halloween. It was best to either sit in the balcony or under the balcony to avoid being hit with something thrown by rambunctious kids.

I hear people talk about the Sanpete theaters of yesteryear. They get a faraway look in their eyes and recount stories, just like I did now. They like telling how much it cost and who they were with and what the show was etc. etc.

The Star in Gunnison and the Towne in Ephraim have been around for a long time.

I arrived in Sanpete in time to see a few shows at the Queen in Mt. Pleasant. But I was too late for the theater in Manti or any of the other Sanpete towns.

There are lots of reasons for hoping that the pandemic gets under control soon. Of course, many reasons are higher priority than others. But it will certainly be nice when businesses are able to open up fully.

I’m glad that we have the movies running in Sanpete even if it’s a little different than normal. They are running older shows at discounted prices, as well as the occasional first run movies.

When you can’t stand being at home any longer on these cold winter nights, find your way to the movies.

The big screen, the popcorn, the Diet Coke, and the chocolate covered almonds will make you feel better. It worked for me. — Merrill

are in Sanpete County.

CUPHD, Governor Cox and health officials urge citizens to wear face coverings when out in public and practice social distancing.

For testing in Sanpete contact the Ephraim Clinic: 525 N Main St, Ephraim, UT 84627 Phone: (844) 442-5224 , the Central Valley Medical Center: 48 W 1500 N, Nephi, UT 84648 Phone: (435) 623-3254 or The Gunnison Valley Hospital: 64 E 100 N, Gunnison, UT 84634 Phone: (435) 5287246 or go to the CUPHD website COVID 19 Testing Information tab and click on the testing location to bring up the information for that testing site.

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Backyard chicken ranching, rodents and COVID-19

BY TERRY MESSMER

Utah State University Extension wildlife specialist

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n response to social distancing guidelines, innovative Utahns have found activities that allow them to be with family and also explore new adventures.

In 2020 during COVID-19, Utah state park visitation rates increased by 36% during recreation months compared to 2019.

In addition, interest in backyard agriculture increased, including gardening and chicken ranching, and have been meaningful pandemic pastimes. Prior to COVID-19, several Utah cities passed ordinances to allow urban residents to maintain flocks of backyard chickens.

Unfortunately, local rat populations have also increased and have been linked to the rapid growth in backyard chicken ranching.

Rats and other rodents have been implicated in spreading zoonoses, including bubonic plague, hantavirus, leptospirosis and rat-bite fever. Humans can get these diseases if they are bitten by an infected rat or inhale or ingest microorganisms in the rat’s feces or urine. COVID-19 is a zoonosis.

Cities that have allowed backyard chicken ranching have designed their ordinances to eliminate conditions that might attract rats and other rodents. These ordinances require the rancher to “rodent-proof” chicken coops and other outbuildings that contain food. They also prohibit ranchers from storing garbage unless it is stored in rodent-proof containers.

Many ordinances also give

Backyard chickens are a great way to provide eggs for a family. city employees authority to inspect ranches and correct sanitation issues.

Rats and mice are prolific breeders. They readily capitalize on new opportunities that afford them food, cover and water. Rats also prey on chicks and eggs, and if there is a severe infestation and food is scarce, they can also raid coops at night and attack juvenile and adult birds.

Rats kill by biting the head or neck. Parts of chicken bodies may be eaten, and the corpses pulled into burrows or other concealed locations for later feeding.

You may not see rats unless you have a severe rat problem, as they are shy and nocturnal. However, if they are around, you may spot chewing damage. If your coop has no openings for them, they will make their own, so watch for gnawed corners. They are also great burrowers and can enter a coop or run from below.

Consider these tips to deter

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Legal Notice 6727 Published in Pyramid on January 28, February 4, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Legal Notices NOTICE OF INTENT Sanpete County Ordinance Revisions TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Please Take Notice that Sanpete County intends during the 2021 calendar year to prepare amendments to a number of its ordinances. The proposed amendments are intended to simplify and update the County’s regulations regarding issues such as subdivision of lots, regulation of land uses, and other updates to improve compliance with stat statues. The final ordinances will apply to all unincorporated areas of County This notice is provided pursuant to Utah Sate Code (17-27a-205). The public and each of the statutorily-identified Affected Entities are invited and will have several opportunities to provide information for the County to consider in the process of preparing, adopting, and implementing the proposed ordinance amendments.

Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe to future notices through the State Public Notice website (http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html) for further information including detailed meeting agendas and other issues related to the planning process.

The County will also be posting relevant information on the zoning page of its website (http://sanpete.com/zoning).

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Cottonwood Gooseberry Water Shareholders, there will be NO annual meeting this year in February due to the Covid-19 virus. With the lack of a venue big enough for everyone we will be cancelling it and hopefully be able to see you next year. Thank you for your understanding.

Legal Notice 6728 Published in Pyramid on January 28, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE This is a formal notice that the Fairview City Council intends to fill the vacancy of Mayor.

All applicants must meet the qualifications of section 10-3-301 of the Utah Code: *U.S. Citizen *Registered voter of Fairview City *Resident of the City for the past 365 days *Not being a convicted felon, unless the right to hold an elective office has been restored.

Those wishing to submit their name for consideration must do so no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, to the City Recorder.

Be advised that whoever is selected will be appointed through December 31, 2021.

Fairview City Council will meet on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fairview City Hall, 85 South State Street to fill this vacancy.

Notice is hereby given that the Sanpete County Planning Commission will hold the following public hearing: To consider amending a property line between lot 118 & lot 119 in the Spring City Rancheros located 3.5 miles East of Spring City, at the request of Cheston and Brandi Hienz.

Information regarding the above items may be obtained by contacting Gary Mitchell at the Sanpete County Zoning Office in Manti, Utah at 435-835-2115.

Anyone objecting to the proposed plat change must file a written objection with the Sanpete County Clerk’s Office at the Sanpete County Courthouse within 10 days of the date of this notice. The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 beginning at 6:30 P.M. being held via Zoom.

The public is invited to attend this meeting by electronic means only.

The Zoom link is available on the Utah Public Notice Website at utah.gov/pmn/index.html.

Individuals needing special accommodations should contact Sandy Neill, County Clerk at (435) 835-2131 ext.5 at least three working days in advance.

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Levi Reber is a Senior at Gunnison Valley High School. He has been swimming on the Bulldog Swim Team for four years and has been a team captain for three of those years. He has been a state qualifier all for years of his high school career. At the end of the season last year, Levi held four school records for individual events and swam on all three teams that hold the relay event records. This season, Levi has beat three of his own records.

Currently, Levi sits at the fastest 2A swimmer in the Men’s 100 Breaststroke and is striving to be the fastest 2A swimmer in the Men’s 200 Individual Medley.

Levi began swimming as a very young child. He swam on the Sanpitch Dragons Rec Team in Elementary. He tried other sports off and on but met some challenges as he dealt with an extreme case of “knocked-knees”. After having corrective surgery, he found his home in the pool. The sport of swimming is a highly challenging, positive sport. Levi says that he likes “the satisfaction of becoming better”.

Levi also serves as a head lifeguard for the Gunnison Swimming Pool. He is at the pool at 5:30 am each weekday to guard for the adult lap swim. He is the 20-21 Gunnison Valley FFA Chapter President, raises sheep and Pembroke Corgi dogs and can go a mean Western Swing Dance.

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The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired.

Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Feb. 17, 2021 either electronically using the Division‘s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300.

Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 65-3704 (a46550): Greg Hansen propose(s) using 0.125 cfs OR 1.15 ac-ft. from groundwater (Freedom) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 65-4206 (a46585): Mark Stacey propose(s) using 0.0084 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 mi. South Mt. Pleasant) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. EXTENSION(S) 51-8110 (a31787): Robert R. Morris is/are filing an extension for 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Blackhawk Mtn Estates Lot B61) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

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consider covering the bottom of your run, burying the bottom of your fence or providing an apron so rats cannot enter from below. The only way to completely exclude them from the chicken yard is a fully enclosed run — top, bottom and sides. nn Don’t provide rodents, raccoons and skunks with hiding places. Many people choose chicken coops with raised floors that are open beneath so rodents and other animals don’t have hiding places. nn Reduce populations.

In residential areas, simple wood-based snap traps baited with peanut butter work well.

For more information, contact your local county Extension office or visit poultry.usu.edu/raising.

replace them in the morning.

Chickens won’t eat or drink at night, but rats will. nn Be sure to store chicken feed in rodent-proof containers, as rodents are more likely to chew through wood than plastic and more likely to chew through plastic than metal. If they have a food source such as stored feed, they will be challenging to eliminate. nn Use small woven mesh hardware cloth for the best protection. Chicken wire is not a barrier to predators. Most predators can tear through it, rats can bite through the thin wire, and some smaller rodents will squeeze through the holes.

Use chicken wire to keep coons or skunks to your yard. chickens in, not to keep predators out. Because rats Remove your flock’s feeders and waterers each night and are burrowers and climbers,

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR The North Sanpete School District is accepting applications for the following position: AmeriCorps Volunteer North Sanpete Middle School • 25 hours per week through the middle of June • Must help with summer school program • Must successfully pass a background check CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Interested persons may fill out a written application at the North Sanpete School District Office, 220 E. 700 S. Mt Pleasant, UT 84647 or online at https://nsanpete.org/images/DO/Employment/ Classified_Application_NSSD.pdfPersons with applications already on file at the school district office or current employees may email odee.hansen@nsanpete.org AND melanie.lee@nsanpete. org or call 435-462-2485 to have their application activated for this position. Persons may also call (435) 462-2485 to have an application form mailed.

North Sanpete School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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that it will be the first of Nissan’s new vehicles to carry the new logo. The recently-released design is sleeker and will be easier to read on a flat surface.

Nissan has done a great job of incorporating the LED headlights into the surfaces and coming up with some great angles that create a fierce look while driving at night. The new aesthetic really moves one’s eyes around the vehicle, not just staying focused on a large lights up front.

The new Armada comes as one of the last body-on-frame SUVs on the market and is more than ready to take on any challenge. Equipped with 5.6 liter Endurance, V8 engine with a class leading 400 horsepower and 413 poundsfeet of torque.

To go with all that power comes the ability to tow up to 8,500 pounds with a standard integrated trailer brake control on trim levels SV and above.

This goes to show just how dedicated Nissan is to making their SUV a complete package for any family.

We have purchased a couple different full-sized SUV’s when our family was all still at home and would have loved to have had the trailer brakes included in the vehicle.

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hicles, and this year, it made its way to the Armada. This system includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, high beam assist and rear automatic braking — all great safety features to have and included standard.

Forward collision warning, intelligent cruise control, intelligent lane intervention, Armada’s rugged yet refined exterior matches its capability – intelligent blind spot interwith a more squared and chiseled appearance from the A-pillars vention, rearview monitor and forward. intelligent driver alertness monitor also come standard in ment that opened up and trol that will automatically the new vehicle. contained a wireless charger apply the brakes if the trailer Since our week with the and could be closed with a starts to move around, giving the driver more confidence in phone on the charger, keeping new Armada included the New Year’s holiday, on New it safe and secure no matter his ability to tow a trailer beYear’s Day, we took the what we were navigating in hind the Armada. chance to head up to Spanish the SUV. This would be esInside, the designers have Fork Canyon, continuing up really stepped things up with a pecially helpful to keep one’s Diamond Fork as far as we new standard 12.3-inch center phone charged while up in display screen that dominates the mountains or doing some could before the closed gates stopped us from getting into off-roading. the front console. We found Of course, the rest of the in- some real snow. this high-definition screen to The new Armada handled terior in our SL test drive was be an awesome addition as it top notch. The seats were clad extremely well, even when we was easy to see and use with in leather and heated to make got onto snow-packed roads. great graphics that helped With the four-wheel drive enthose cold winter mornings when we were backing out gaged, it was almost like traveasier to cope with. We could or getting into tight parking only have wished for a heated eling on the dry pavement. spaces.

It was a beautiful day for a This screen is definitely the steering wheel, as well. ride and was made even more Other creature comforts largest we have ever seen in a included the easy-to-fold sec- enjoyable with the new SUV. Nissan, and we loved using it The Armada would make a throughout our week with the ond row captain’s chairs that allowed access to the third row great family addition with the Armada. ability to hold everything necof seats and dual-zone temOur favorite part of the essary for any adventure while perature control along with included technology was — keeping mom and dad even the premium Bose audio sysagain — the wireless Apple tem that came in the Armada. more in control during every CarPlay and Android Auto driving condition possible.

Over the past few years, that comes with the new sysBase Price: PreproducNissan has made safety more tem. tion vehicle price to be deof a priority, moving their Below the screen, our test termined safety shield 360 into all veride came with a compart-

Local student designs license plate celebrating diversity and inclusion The state of Utah is about to have a new license plate design for residents to choose that celebrates inclusion, diversity and the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With the slogan “Many Voices, One Utah,” the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission is proud to announce the winning artwork of their license plate design contest. The artwork, created by Eleanor Smith from Timpview High School, was selected by a review committee consisting of commissioners, state representatives and other local leaders, and will be used on the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Special License Plate. Eight contest finalists will virtually celebrate their artwork with the Utah Jazz.

This artwork will be available for Utahns to choose as they get plates for their vehicle. The plate will cost a total of $21 and can be obtained through a request to replace a current license plate.

“We bear witness today in the issuance of the MLK license plate the commitment and hard work of individuals to ensure that Utah is known as a place that is welcoming, and celebrates and embraces diversity,” Emma E. Houston, current MLK Jr. Commission Chair, said. “We are proud to live in a state that honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the non-violent tenets he espoused during his lifetime.”

Nubia Peña, director of the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, says her and her team were privileged to be able to help bring the project to completion.

“We are grateful for commission members and legislators who have diligently strived to elevate the legacy and principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to create a greater compassionate community in our state. We look forward to continuing to build partnerships with leaders, advocates, and change agents that share the vision to build a Utah where all people feel seen, valued, and considered,” Peña said.

The idea to celebrate diverse voices in a license plate started as a bill filed in 2012 by former Utah Multicultural Commission member and former Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck (D-Salt Lake City) and her co-sponsor, then Senator Howard Stephenson (R-Draper). Chavez-Houck says she’s grateful to be reaching the finish line and she is excited to see the plate on Utah roads.

“I’m so pleased to see these efforts, with which I was honored to be a part when I first sponsored the initial legislation in 2012, come to fruition,” Chavez-Houck said. “At that time, Dr. Roderic Land and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, as well as the senate sponsor for the bill, former Senator Howard Stephenson, were key to getting this project underway. I can’t wait to

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In 2020, Sen. Luz Escamilla (D-Salt Lake) and Rep. Sandra Hollins (D-Salt Lake) re-introduced the license plate bill with updated technical changes and it again passed.

Dr. Forrest Crawford, co-founder and first chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission, says the commission should be commended for its work on the license plate project.

“Ever since Utahns have observed King’s birthday around the late ’60s/early ’70s, diverse communities sought to underscore what he really means to the continuing evolution of humanity,” Crawford said. “In Utah, we have taken the affirmative step; supplanting his endearing legacy as a beacon for all our aspiration-young and old!”

Commissioner Eddy Thompson, who oversaw the completion of the license plate design contest, says Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awakened the goodness in people, enriching the moral purpose of our nation.

“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. summoned the best qualities that have guided and sustained the American spirit while strengthening our nation’s commitment of equality, justice, freedom, and peace,” Thompson said. “This license plate will show our nation that Utah is committed to equality, freedom, justice and peace!”

The license plate design will be made available through the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles in approximately six months’ time.

Funding for the license plate design project was provided by the Utah Jazz, Comcast, Goldman Sachs, and the Utah STEM Action Center.

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Research suggests growth potential in Utah’s beef industry In a report released Jan. 20, researchers from Utah State University Extension and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) assess the potential for expanding meat processing capabilities in Utah and examine the potential demand for Utah beef.

Researchers conclude that there is growth potential for Utah beef processing and sales, and that Utahns desire local beef products. Small processing plants that position local beef as a premium product are a financially feasible option that could increase the resiliency of the meat supply in Utah and potentially provide ranchers with additional revenue streams.

The report was written by Ruby Ward, professor in the USU Department of Applied Economics. Her co-authors are Karin Allen, USU professor in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences; Haden Davis, USU Meat Lab manager; and Anne Whyte, a researcher in the USU Department of Applied Economics.

Contributors to the research from UDAF are Linda Clark Gillmor, director of marketing and economic development;

Leann Hunting, director of animal industry; and Noel McSpadden, manager of the state’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. The report also recognizes UDAF Commissioner Craig Buttars and former Commissioner Logan Wilde for providing funding support for the research and report.

The research was initiated after the coronavirus pandemic emphasized the need for greater capacity and resiliency in the U.S. meat supply chain. Beef production fell 30% within weeks of the declaration of pandemic status, and safety measures implemented shortly thereafter decreased production capacity. Beef producers resorted to other options for processing their animals, and the combination of those factors led to bottlenecks in production and a break in supply.

Prefacing the report with this review of the pandemic’s nationwide impact, researchers examined the state’s current meat processing situation and the potential demand for Utah-produced beef. They assessed the financial feasibility and potential economic contributions of expanded or

additional meat processing facilities.

“Utah consumers desire local beef products, and a significant portion are willing to pay a premium for them,” Ward said. “A very smallscale meat processing facil-

ity can be feasible but would require that beef is sold and positioned as a premium product.”

Although much of the research referenced in the report focuses on large processing plants, this study focused

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