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Sanpete residents joined others in the state April 30 to witness Hill Air Force Base’s F-35 pilots from the Demo Team and the 388th Fighter Wing jets fly in formation over the state from Logan to St. George. The four aircraft flew in support of health care workers, first responders and essential personnel serving on the front lines in of the fight against COVID-19.

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Nine-year-old Traygen Johnson, Eagle Mountain, was killed in a motorcycle accident near his home. Young Johnson hit a curb, lost control of his bike and hit a tree sustaining severe injuries.

Eagle Mountain boy with Sanpete ties killed in motorcycle accident

BY MCKENNA PARK

Daily Herald

EAGLE MOUNTAIN--A 10-yearold boy from Eagle Mountain with Sanpete County ties died in a motorcycle accident April 29, according to authorities.

The boy, Traygen Shane Johnson, is the son of Shane Johnson and Sandi Draper, former residents of Sanpete County. He is also the grandson of Cindy Gardner, Mt. Pleasant.

The Utah County Sheriff’s Office reported that the boy was riding a “small off road motorcycle” on Golden Eagle Road when he hit a curb, lost control and hit a tree.

Bystanders on the scene reportedly called 911 and began to administer CPR. Bystanders reported

to authorities that the boy was not breathing and had no pulse when they reached him.

Deputies and Unified Fire Department Paramedics arrived on the scene and continued resuscitation efforts. After a short time, medical personnel reportedly declared the boy dead, determining the injuries he sustained were too severe.

Authorities reported that the boy’s injuries were mainly located on his upper body. The boy was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The boy’s body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Taylorsville.

A GoFundMe account was set up by family members to help pay for funeral expenses.

COVID-19 update MT. PLEASANT — Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) reported 25 cases of COVID-19 in the six county area of Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne and Piute.

This week, CUPHD reported seven cases in Juab, with four that have recovered; Millard, five cases, five recovered; Sevier with seven cases, USD 75¢

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five recovered; Sanpete, six cases, four recovered, but has one person hospitalized, the only case in the Six County area. Wayne and Piute counties have no reported cases.

There were two cases in the 15-24 age group; 10 in the 25-44 age group; four in the 45-64 age group; five in the 65-84 age group and only one case in the 85+ age group. There are no cases in the less than one or one14 age groups.

As of press time, 1,528 people have been tested so far in the Six County area.

Teens rescued after being trapped by rock slide SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Emergency crews in Utah rescued two teenagers after they were trapped in a massive rock slide, authorities said.

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office said the teens from Gunnison were driving on a road northeast of Salina when the rock slide occurred Sunday night, KUTV-TV reports.

The passenger was partially trapped and the vehicle had to be cut open for first responders to free him.

The passenger was transported to Gunnison Valley Hospital and the driver was flown by medical helicopter to Utah Valley Hospital in Provo.

Their injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, the sheriff’s office said.

Several campers were stranded behind the rock slide and needed to find means of returning home after walking around the slide.

The road about 97 miles south of Provo was temporarily closed until it could be assessed and cleared, authorities said.

PRIMARY ELECTION CONCEPT

Voter registration deadline is Friday, June 19. No in-person registration is available. To register, voters must fill out a paper form and send to the county clerk, 160 North Main, Manti, UT, 84642. Registration forms are also available in the foyer of the county courthouse; or online at voter.utah.gov.

Primary election will be special MT. PLEASANT—The Republican Primary Election on Tuesday, June 30 will have a different look this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Major changes this year include: Election will be done by mail. Ballots must be mailed in or placed in ballot drop boxes at Mt. Pleasant, Ephraim and Gunnison city halls, or at the courthouse in Manti by 8 p.m., on Election Day. No in person early voting, provisional ballots, or drive-up voting will be available.

Primary ballots will be sent by mail between June 9-23 to all those who are affiliated with the Republican Party. If you are an unaffiliated voter, also known as an independent voter, you can request a primary ballot by

contacting the county clerk’s office.

However, you must then affiliate with the Republican Party in order to vote in this year’s Primary Election.

Voter registration Voter registration deadline is Friday, June 19. No in-person registration is available. To register, voters must fill out a paper form and send to the county clerk, 160 North Main, Manti, UT, 84642.

Registration forms are also available in the foyer of the county courthouse; or online at voter.utah.gov.

A valid Utah driver license or valid Utah ID is required.

For more information, contact the Sanpete County Clerk’s Office, (435) 835-2131 ext. 5.

Mt. Pleasant City seeks volunteer beautifiers MT. PLEASANT — Just prior to Memorial Day, Mt. Pleasant City decorates its Main and State streets with beautiful flower baskets produced and grown locally by the friendly folks at Horseshoe Mountain Hardware. In addition to the Main and State Street flower arrangements, five other locations are beautified with flower gardens.

Locations include city hall, library, cemetery, and welcome signs located on North and South State Street.

City Council members would like to extend an invitation to any group, individual, or family that is willing

to adopt one of the five locations listed, to plant, water, and care for these flower gardens from May 16 through September.

Each location has water, and good soil. The city will provide flowers and plants for each location. Each month one of the garden hosts will be featured in the local newspaper.

The year 2020 is shaping up to be

a most unique and memorable year.

There are opportunities to serve and beautify city locations. The city would also like to include vacant lots, and friends and neighbors, who may need a helping hand.

“Together, especially when some regular events and activities are not available this year, we in turn can make our community shine like never before, said Kevin Stallings, city councilman. After all is done, “There is no place like home,” he added.

Contact Mt. Pleasant City Hall at 462-2456 to register and select a personal garden.

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Weekly lawn watering guide available SALT LAKE CITY – Is it time to turn the sprinklers on? Check the Utah Division of Water Resources’ Weekly Lawn Watering Guide and find out.

The guide is posted every Friday on the division’s Facebook page and website during the irrigation season to help Utahns target water needs in each county.

“The guide takes extensive data based on weather patterns and evapotranspiration rates and simplifies it into how many days per week to water based on conditions in each county,” said Marcie Larson, the division’s conservation manager. “Keep in mind these are general county recommendations, and people need to monitor their landscape and make adjustments as needed.”

As temperatures heat up this week, 13 counties have been added to the “one irrigation per week” category for the first time this season. This brings the total to 24 out of 29 counties with lawn watering recommendations and only five counties in the ‘no irrigation’ needed category.

April’s first lawn watering guide listed Washington County as the lone county with watering recommendations, with the rest of the state on hold because Mother Nature was delivering enough moisture. Then San Juan and Kane counties were added to the list.

Last week’s guide recommended 11 counties run one irrigation cycle. “Especially in the springtime, the guidelines vary weekly depending on what Mother Nature has in store, so we encourage people to check each week and make adjustments as needed,” said Larson. “It’s also a great time to test sprinkler systems and make repairs to ensure they are working efficiently.”

Also, if you have a smart irrigation controller, make sure it’s connected to Wi-Fi and receiving local weather data. If you don’t have a smart

controller, check utahwatersavers.com and find out how to qualify for money-saving rebates.

If you have a programmable controller, set it to deliver the number of waterings needed for your area, or switch it to the manual setting and turn on your sprinklers as needed.

Remember that even though it’s getting hotter, most areas of the state are estimated to still only need one irrigation per week, with Washington, Kane and San Juan counties getting two waterings. While the watering guidelines are

county-wide, individual landscapes can have different soils and microclimates that may require adjustments to the posted watering schedule.

Microclimates are caused by local differences in the amount of moisture, sun, shade, air movement and heat in your area. “Because Utah is one of the driest states in the country, it’s important that we use water efficiently. The average yard uses about 3,000 gallons of water for each watering, so eliminating one watering yields significant savings,” said Larson. “Proper watering also helps avoid problems with pests and disease and reduces costs associated with overwatering, saving time and money.” Area-specific watering information may also be available from local water providers.

For more information on sprinkler run times and maintenance, please explore the division’s Outdoor Watering Guide.

About the Division of Water Resources The Utah Division of Water Resources is one of seven divisions housed under the Department of Natural Resources. Tasked with planning, conserving, developing and protecting Utah’s water resources, the Division of Water Resources serves as Utah’s water steward. Visit water. utah.gov to learn more about the division.

Legislature Allocates up to $20 million to agriculture in COVID-19 relief funding Impacted farms and ranches can receive up to $40,000 SALT LAKE CITY — As part of the COVID-19 Financial Relief Funding legislation passed by the Utah Legislature and signed by Governor Gary R. Herbert, Utah agricultural operations adversely impacted by the pandemic can receive up to $40,000 in a grant from the Utah Conservation Commission.

Total funding for the program is capped at $20 million. The program will begin

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once federal funding from the CARES Act is received.

“This is a critical relief program for the many farms and ranches in Utah on the brink of going out of business during this crisis as prices for many commodities have dropped drastically and many distribution outlets have been greatly reduced,” said Logan Wilde, Commissioner, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

The agricultural operations portion of the legislation will be administered by the Utah Conservation Commission.

The Commission may make a grant of up to $40,000 to an agricultural operation financially harmed as a result

shall return the funds to the Commission.

The purpose of the grant program is to assist farms and ranches to overcome the financial harm of the pandemic, to continue food and fiber production in the state, and to maintain the agricultural operation’s supply chains or deliver the agricultural operation’s products to market.

Operations are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience on the state’s website at www. ag.utah.gov/2020/05/01/ udaf-relief-grant-application-and-w9/.

Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, May 15.

Sanpete Count booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: April 27 Scott Faux Rasmussen, Fountain Green, was arrested on Big Hollow Road by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI, open container, possessions of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $2,930.

April 29 Ezekial Gilbert Neal, Sheep Springs, NM; was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of aggravated assault with dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at

May 1 Derek Tom Alvey, Ramona, CA; was arrested in Indianola by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of theft by receiving stolen property, criminal mischief and a Santaquin Justice Court Warrant.

Bail was set at $11,978.

May 2 Nathan Stubbs Timpson, Centennial Park, AZ: was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) on charges of lane travel provision, open container, DUI and a Washington County Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $1,895.

Michael D. Bell, Draper, was arrested on State Road 28 Milepost 5 by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a Fourth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $10,000.

May 3 Pedro Miquel Smith, Richfield, was arrested in Sterling by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI, open container, lane travel provision, possession of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance in a correctional facility, revocation, suspension, denied driver’s license, head light violation and no insurance. Bail was set at $9,390.

Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held April 28 are as follows: Receipts: 556; last week: 341; feeder steers: higher; feeder heifers: higher. Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: steady.

Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs scarce; 400-500 lbs 145.00-163.00; 500-600 lbs 139.00-157.00; 600-700 lbs 120.00-146.00; 700-800 lbs 110.00-129.00; 800-900 lbs 102.00-112.00; 900-1000 lbs 98.00-107.50; 1000 lbs 93.00-103.00.

Holstein steers: scarce.

Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs

140.00-172.50; 400-500 lbs 127.00-152.00; 500-600 lbs 115.00-150.00; 600-700 lbs 107.00-141.00; 700-800 lbs 100.00-113.50; 800-900 lbs 92.50-104.00; 900-1300 lbs 82.00-104.00; heiferettes: scarce.

Bred cows: scarce.

Cows: 48.75-57.25.

Cutting bulls: scarce.

Slaughter bulls: 72.5280.75.

NEWS We welcome news tips. Call 435-462-2134 to report a news tip, or if you have a comment or a question. We welcome letters to the editor.

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of federal, state, or local public health measures taken to minimize the public exposure to COVID-19. The agricultural operation must have suffered harm between March 1 and Dec. 30, 2020.

Other funding stipulations in the legislation include: • The operation cannot receive funds under the COVID-19 Commercial Rental Assistance Program.

• Operations that receive Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds under the CARES Act between Feb. 15-June 30, 2020, are eligible for a grant of up to $20,000.

• An operation that receives more than they are eligible

$10,350.

Best and worst of times “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way – in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.” (Charles Dickens – Opening Sentence/Paragraph of the novel “A Tale of Two Cities”) If you didn’t notice, that opening paragraph is a single sentence. Back when I was in high school English classes, we had to diagram sentences on the chalkboard. That sentence would have been a doozy.

I don’t feel like we’re living through something like the French Revolution as they were in the story of “A Tale of Two Cities.”

But, I’m feeling like we are living through a period of time where we can observe lots of co-existing opposites, like those mentioned in Dickens’ beginning sentence.

There is wisdom and there is foolishness. There is hope and despair. It’s the best of times and the worst of times – depending on our individual perspectives and circumstances. Certainly, the pandemic is not treating us all equally. But we keep saying that “we’re all in this together.”

Some aspects of these times are treating us equally. I’m wondering if some of you are equally tired and annoyed at the following phrases that are being used by advertisers these days: “During these difficult times… Now, more than ever… During these unprecedented times…

During these times of uncertainty… In times like these…etc.”

Maybe I’m just overly sensitive, but the tone of voice used in the ad campaigns grates on me. It’s so solicitous and parental. Maybe if I were on my death bed, I would accept it better. (And, given my age and stage of life, if I catch the “C-19” – I might be headed to a bed where the voice would feel more soothing to me.)

Where I especially get irked, is when I hurriedly read the fine print in the television car sales advertisements. The voice over actor reading the script of the ad sounds so sympathetic and caring. It is explained that the car can be purchased in these “difficult times” with no payments for six months.

Then as I read the text on the screen quickly, I read: “Applicable for exceptionally well qualified buyers.” Heck, if I were an exceptionally well qualified buyer, I wouldn’t need six months without a payment.

I know, I know, I’m being picky. I will admit that it is nice to see “Jan from Toyota” in a new light. It’s like meeting her for the first time after seeing her perky bubbliness in ads for years.

Little did I know, until I researched, that “Jan” is an actress named Laurel Coppock. (Why couldn’t she be Laurel from Toyota?)

When I think of the “best of times and the worst of times,” I can’t help but think of the TV ad touting a business that enables a person to do their own U. S. Post Office services from their own home or office.

The commercial starts with the voice saying, “There’s nothing worse than standing in line at the post office.”

Think about that statement. It’s pretty bold.

That’s a superlative that places lines at the post office as worse than lines at the DMV; worse than lines at the restrooms during halftime at football stadiums; worse than lines at a Sanpete wedding reception.

Forget about lines. The claim is that there’s nothing worse than waiting in line at the post office. That line at the post office ranks higher than financial ruin, relationship break-ups, and terminal illnesses.

Our lives right now with the COVID-19 situation are less than ideal. We’re all suffering various degrees of annoyance, suffering, and negative impacts. Some are affected in major ways that will take long periods of time to rebound from, if a comeback is possible, with their businesses, etc.

How can this be the “best of times?” – I’m wondering. I’ve seen quite a few suggestions of how this time can be a blessing to people.

I’ll just briefly mention one aspect I’ve noticed. I believe that there has been some renewed bonding and appreciation, one for another, among families and friends; and society in general. Weirdly, social separation has inspired some closeness.

I know that one thing I’m learning is a bit of gratitude for life as it was a few months ago. I’m feeling appreciation for people I haven’t been able to see lately.

I’ve been missing my haircut “girl” for one. I’ve been noticing a few other people who have been missing their hair professionals as well.

I saw comedian Jim Gaffigan’s segment on the TV show “CBS Sunday Morning” last weekend. After seven weeks in quarantine with his wife and five children, he’s discovered that he misses strangers. I kind of feel the same way.

I feel some connection to a meme I saw on the internet: “Turns out my top three hobbies are: 1. Eating at restaurants. 2. Going to nonessential businesses. 3.

Touching my face.”

I’m hoping that sometime soon I’ll see you, my fellow Sanpeters, in an eatery or in the hair salon.

I’ll be the one scratching my nose, or tapping my lips, or rubbing my eyes.

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CVMC announces new family medicine doctor at Santaquin Clinic SANTAQUIN — Central Valley Medical Center is excited to announce that Jared Pikus, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), has joined our medical team as the newest Family Medicine doctor with eight years of dedicated experience behind him.

His new practice will be located at 210 East Main Street, Santaquin, in the CVMC Santaquin Clinic. Dr. Pikus is seeing patients now from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Saturdays by appointment only.

Walk-ins are welcome; however, we recommend that patients make an appointment by calling 801-754-3600 to help ensure provider availability.

Our clinics are designed to provide medical services to patients of all ages. We focus on providing excellent medical care while meeting our patient’s personal needs in a friendly and comfortable

environment. We know your family’s health is very important. Dr. Jared Pikus is board certified in Family Medicine and provides comprehensive high-quality primary care for the entire family for all healthcare needs.

“I am excited to be a part of the community that I can consider family. I come from a rural community where relationships seem to be built from ongoing follow up and interaction. I seek to know my patients in their times of joy and difficulty and to become a friend to them and mutually have them as friends in return. I see that there are mutual challenges that we will go through together which seem to strengthen our relationships and I will seek God’s guidance in the process.” said Dr. Pikus.

Central Valley Medical Center is thrilled to add a doctor to the team with a long history of excellent patient care and ex-

Jared Pikus, DO perience backing his practice.

Dr. Pikus will be a great addition to the Santaquin Clinic.

“I am very excited to welcome Dr. Pikus to Central Valley Medical Center,” said Randy Cuff, Chief Operating Officer at Central Valley Medical Center. “He shares our commitment to compassionate, quality care and will be a great addition to our Family Medicine Team at our Santaquin Clinic.”

Dr. Pikus believes that the whole person is made up of body, mind, and spirit. The whole cannot heal unless

Dixie State University lists local graduates ST. GEORGE — Dixie State University (DSU) proudly recognizes the institution’s largest-ever graduating class during this unprecedented year, awarding 2,388 degrees to 2,021 graduates.

“The University is excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our largest graduating class in DSU’s history,” Dixie State President Richard B. Williams said. “I am confident these graduates will continue to carry on DSU’s tradition of excellence as they leave our great University well prepared and poised for success.”

Dixie State’s 109th graduating class includes 17 master’s candidates, 860 baccalaureate candidates, 943 associate candidates and 568 certificate candidates. Of these graduates, the majority, 63 percent, are female and students range in age from 17 to 68 years.

Local graduates include: Kailee Bailey, Fountain Green, Lauren Christenson, Gunnison, David Erickson, Axtell, all Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Shalece Garff, Axtell, Bachelor of Science; and Garrett Wood, Gunnison, Bachelor of Science.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic impacted DSUs initial commencement ceremony plans, originally scheduled for May 1, this graduating class will still be honored with a traditional commencement. Based on feedback provided from the graduating students, an in-person ceremony will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020, in the M. Anthony Burns

Arena on campus, dependent on no social distancing guidelines being in effect at that time.

“Commencement signifies a great accomplishment and a milestone for our graduates.

It is the celebration of their completed journey at Dixie State and the beginning of forging their own path, Dixie State University Provost Michael Lacourse said. “Although we are not physically celebrating commencement on May 1, we are doing everything we can to ensure our Trailblazer graduates know how proud we are of them until we can congratulate them in person when we host our official Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 11.”

Dixie State University is a premier open-enrollment teaching institution that offers more than 200 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States.

The University was built upon a rich tradition of determination and generosity that is still embraced by the campus community today.

With the motto “Active Learning Active Life.” Dixie State provides personalized and engaged learning experiences that prepare students for rewarding careers and enriched lives. Outside of the classroom, students have the opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled opportunities for an active life that accompany DSU’s location in beautiful Southern Utah.

To learn more about Dixie State University visit dixie.edu and for details about DSU’s 109th Commencement Ceremony, go to dixie. edu/commencement.

all are optimally treated. He also seeks to be a light in the darkness to give hope to the struggling and is driven to seek the origin or root cause of a problem to determine the underlying solution.

Patients with or without insurance can make the physicians of CVMC Santaquin Clinic their primary health care provider and receive services that include, but are not limited to: preventative care; annual physicals; medical evaluations; women’s health and obstetric care; laboratory and x-ray services; diabetes and hypertension screenings; general surgery appointments and follow-up appointments; specialty care referrals; pediatric care; immunizations; employment, school, sports and Department of Transportation physicals; orthopedic and sports medicine care.

About Central Valley Medical Center Central Valley Medical Cen-

ter, also known as CVMC, is an independent, 25-bed, not-for-profit, Critical Access Hospital (CAH) located in the heart of Central Utah.

The hospital serves persons of all ages and ethnicities. In its early days, the hospital operated as a county-owned health care institution. However, for over 30 years, CVMC has been successfully managed by Rural Health Group, Inc. CVMC is known as a leader among rural health care facilities and has received numerous awards for patient satisfaction, utilizing technology, and seeking improvement in the delivery of care.

With a growing selection of board-certified physicians trained in a variety of medical specialties, multiple clinic locations, emergency department, integrated stateof-the-art surgical suites, orthopedic medicine, birthing center, women’s health, radiology, diagnostic lab, re-

spiratory therapy, and sleep health clinic; CVMC provides superior medical care.

Central Valley Medical Center staff members are committed to working together to treat patients with compassion, integrity, and respect.

We respond to a broad spectrum of medical needs from routine screening exams and outpatient visits to unexpected emergencies and traumas. With our commitment to care that is sensitive and kind, we strive for excellence with our patients and their families.

CVMC defines quality as a comprehensive approach to all aspects of a patient’s experience, from the first phone call to the patient’s next appointment. Central Valley Medical Center takes pride in providing quality healthcare at each of its locations, offering medical services not often found in a rural hospital, to Central Utah and surrounding areas.

IHC collects homemade face coverings to help protect visitors, caregivers MT. PLEASANT — Intermountain Healthcare is making it easier for people to donate homemade cloth face coverings to help stop the spread of COVID-19 throughout the community.

The donated coverings will be used by visitors and non-frontline caregivers at hospitals and clinics throughout Utah. This will not only keep people safe, but also help conserve medical-grade masks and personal protective equipment.

For weeks, many Utahns have been sewing cloth face covers but had few places to donate them. With additional planning, Intermountain implemented a way to collect them using 28 bins set up throughout the state. After a donation the face coverings will be collected, properly sanitized, and shipped to where they’re most needed.

“One thing we love about living in Utah is people just want to help in any way they can.

To see how many people have been sewing these face covers is just astonishing,” said John Wright, vice president of Supply Chain at Intermountain Healthcare. “By having these available to visitors and certain caregivers, we can ensure we’re saving our medical-grade personal protective equipment for frontline caregivers.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated guidelines asking everyone to wear a mask while out in public, even if it’s a cloth covering. The CDC says a cloth covering along with social distancing and good hand hygiene can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

These drop-off donations are different from

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Intermountain Healthcare is currently collecting homemade cloth face coverings to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The coverings will be used by visitors and nonfrontline caregivers at hospitals and clinics throughout Utah.

ProjectProtect, a grassroots partnership between Intermountain Healthcare, University of Utah Health, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to produce medical grade masks which can be used by frontline caregivers.

The ProjectProtect initiative has a limited number of spots, but anyone can help sew cloth face coverings for donation at drop off sites.

The coverings will be taken from the drop off bins to Central Laundry where they will be cleaned and sanitized for use. They will then be sent to hospitals and clinics throughout Utah for distribution to visitors and caregivers.

To learn more about how to sew a mask or where people can drop off donations go to https://intermountainhealthcare.org/covid19-coronavirus/homemade-cloth-face-coverings.

Sanpete County community calendar Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs in Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 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 Sam at (435) 262-1188.

American Veterans All eligible veterans are encouraged to join and attend the appropriate post meeting as follows: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9276 of North Sanpete meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 50 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant.

American Legion Post 4 of Mt. Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Utah National Guard Armory, 525 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant.

Disabled Veterans Disabled American Veterans provides free van transporta-

tion to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. DAV is currently seeking more drivers.

For more information, contact the DAV Hospital Coordinator at (800) 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 or visit www. isdup.org.

Employment help Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops.

Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0731.

Fairview Museum Fairview Museum of History and Art is displayed in two buildings and grounds featuring many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth. Winter hours are 12 noon-4 p.m., Thursday thru Saturday or by appointment.

Call the museum (435) 4279216, or send email to fvmuseum@cut.net.

FG City Library Serving the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales and Chester. Internet, computer, printer and TV available.

Tuesdays, Preschool story time at 1 p.m., Story hour for ages 4-12, from 3-4 p.m. Adult book club meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. For book club information, call Mary Smith (435) 445-3597.

Library hours: Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North.

Mental health services Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 4622441 to see if you qualify.

MatchingDonors.com 22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants, most of them for kidneys.

MatchingDonors.com, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is helping to change that by linking organ donors with people in

desperate need of kidneys and other transplants. And now, it’s not necessary to donate a kidney to save a life. Donors can donate a boat, car or real estate, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help save lives of people needing organ transplants. Visit matchingdonors.com or call (800) 3850422.

MP Public Library An original Carnegie library serving Mt. Pleasant City and surrounding areas. Preschool story time on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Home School story time on Mondays at 1 p.m.

Bedtime story time on third Thursday each month at 6 p.m., come in PJs and bring blanket if desired. Teen Advisory Council Of Students (TACOS) meets first Thursday of month at 4 p.m., TACOS book club meets second Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Book club for adults meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m., Adult writer’s club meets third Tuesday each month at 5 p.m., Teen writer’s club meets first Thursday each month at 4 p.m., Library hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday

11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call (435) 462-3240, or visit Mt. Pleasant City Library, 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant.

MP Senior Center Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 East 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings. For more information, call Linda Jarman at (435) 262-0380 or Loyce Schuhmann at (435) 469-2026.

NAMI NOTE: All NAMI meetings, as listed below, have been temporarily suspended in compliance with Intermountain Healthcare’s COVID-19 prevention policy until further notice.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand.

Connection Recovery Group is for adults with mental health conditions. Gain insight and hope from experiences and successes of others, be heard and know you are valued.

Meetings are on first and third Thursday of each month from

7-8:30 p.m., 1050 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant, next to Therapy West.

Family Support Group is for family, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental health concerns. Find hope, support and have your voice heard with compassion and understanding. Gain insight through shared experiences.

Meetings are on first and third Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m., in the Sanpete Valley Hospital cafeteria, 1100 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant.

Narconon Many people would find this very surprising, but Soma abuse is actually very common and being prescribed by tons of pain management clinics.

Be cautious of the effects this medication could have on you or someone else. A person abusing Soma also builds a tolerance and dependence for the drug. In a study of 20 Soma users, 13 of them admitted to using more than prescribed. To learn more about soma abuse, www.narconon-suncoast.org/ drug-abuse/soma-effects. html. Call today for a no cost screening or referral: 1- 877841-5509.

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Old news revisited

BY CHERYL K. BREWER

MANAGING EDITOR

Editor’s note: A look back on the news printed in past issues of The Pyramid may be just what is needed to see how fortunate we are to live in these days and how people entertained themselves.

Articles are re-written just as they appeared in the paper. No spelling or punctuation has been altered or corrected. Following are some of the stories from archived newspapers: Jan. 25, 1918 Making Meatless Days Permanent- In the meatless menu there is a fertile field for developing new and nourishing dishes, according to E.H. Niles, writing in the Hotel Gazette, who believes that the present shortage of

meat and fats will not end with the coming of peace, but may grow more acute and continue for five or six years, thus making it worth while to develop menus grain, vegetables and fish on a more or less permanent basis. Meat can be replaced by cereals and other protein foods, or bay be served in very small portions as a flavoring for other food. In making up meatless menus this author finds our American Creole and southern cuisine a broad field for investigation.

Feb. 21, 1918 Annual Old Folks PartyThe annual Old Peoples Party was held in the Lyceum Theatre Friday of the previous week. The usual sumptuous dinner was served at high noon to about one hundred and fifty

of the old people in town. The program of the day was not long and tiresome but short and enjoyable. There was no long talks indulged in to weary the old folks which made this Old People’s party unique. The entertainment and hospitality afforded by the committeemen spoke words of appreciation and respect which will long be remembered by the old people and their general mingling together brought back many happy recollections of form days afforded them an opportunity to renew old acquaintances and hold many social conversations which was enjoyed by them. They were taken to and from their homes in sleds and automobiles. The day was somewhat stormy, but a very agreeable winter day for the occasion, the temperature

being very even most of the day. Nice lunches were sent to all the old people who were not able to come out. It was a great day for the old folks and nothing was overlooked by the entertainers that would have added to their enjoyment.

The following program was given commencing at 2:30 p.m. Vocal solo by Mrs. Lola Watson; Reading by James W. Blain; Song by Mrs. John Blain; Solo by Orson Acord; Reading by Miss Blanche Maxfield; Solo by L. B. Rasmussen.

A free picture show was given by Manager Baxter of the Lyceum Theatre.

The oldest person present was Cooper Peterson who is going on his ninety third year. Axel Tulgren, being next who is also on his ninety third year. Mr. Peterson being only slightly the elder. Mr. Caleo Stoddard was next, being over eighty. A dancing party for all the old folks who cared to attend as honor guests and the married people was held in the evening which was largely attended and closed the day’s rejoicing.

Other news- A Red Cross dance will be given in the Social Hall at Chester Friday evening, February 1st. Moroni will furnish music. All are invited.

The roads are good for sleds an automobiles. Chester bids you welcome, come out.

Mrs. J.L. Benson of Castle Gate is here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Strate. On account of her mother’s illness, she will remain for some time.

Mrs. Ray West and Mrs.

Hugh Hayward of Chester have been Mt. Pleasant visitors this week.

Mrs. Austin Ericksen returned to her home in Ephraim Sunday after a short visit with relatives here.

Peter Christensen departed for Bingham Tuesday, where he expects to find employment.

Mrs. Orson Allred spent the later part of the week in Fairview, visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Hortense Peacock.

Mrs. Frank Crawforth of Rupert, Idaho, who has been visiting with relatives at Spring City returned to her home Thursday.

Aug. 15, 1919 Progress of The Pyramid- During the past year the Pyramid has made a steady improvement. It has been accomplished by persistent effort and an earnest endeavor to serve its purpose. The Pyramid is better located now than ever before. The circulation has grown steadily during the past five years. At the beginning of the month of August the Pyramid had the largest circulation of any paper in its class in Utah. It has more subscribers than all the other papers in Sanpete County combined, and in a short time it will equal these together with the Murray Eagle thrown in.

On the first of the month the Ephraim Enterprise was putting out 276 copies, the Manti Messenger 504, the Gunnison Valley News 264, and another paper of the county 366 to some subscribers and many who are not subscribers. This

makes a total of 1400 copies for the four papers. The regular list of the Pyramid is considerably more than all of the other combined. Incidentally the Pyramid is publishing 2,500 copies.

The Pyramid is growing and will continue to grow even faster.

July 9, 1926 Dr. Duncan J. McMillan Enjoys The Pyramid- N.Y. City, June 29, 1926. Mr. Burke McArthur, Editor and Publisher, Mt. Pleasant, Utah.

Dear Sir: I notice that my subscription to the Pyramid has expired and I hasten to renew. I couldn’t do without The Pyramid. It keeps me in touch with the people for whom I entertain an abiding affection. The friendships I formed in my young manhood while I was struggling to regain lost health are very tender and can never fade away. The scenes of our struggles to build up the community in the primitive days created a comradeship which is abiding.

Familiar forms and faces have vanished, but the scenes with which they were associated remain as mute memories which will withstand the ravages of time and the mutations of business growth and enterprise. I rejoice in the prosperity of the town, and I congratulate you upon your skill and success in Editing and sustaining so excellent a paper as The Pyramid is. Sincerely Yours, D.J. McMillan.

Editor’s note: Dr. McMillan established Wasatch Academy.

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A new website, Wildfire Risk to Communities, provides community leaders and fire experts information when taking steps to reduce risk to homes businesses and community resources.

For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/wildfirerisk.

USDA Forest Service releases community wildfire risk website WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the first time, community wildfire risk has been mapped nationwide to help community leaders mitigate risk. The USDA Forest Service recently announced the free, interactive, easy-to-use website, Wildfire Risk to Communities. This website is designed to help community leaders nationwide understand how wildfire risk varies across a state, region, or county and allow them to prioritize actions to protect their communities.

The Forest Service is leading the Wildfire Risk to Communities project, as directed by Congress in the 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The data within Wildfire Risk to Communities provides a starting point for community leaders and fire experts when assessing and taking steps to reduce risk to homes, businesses and community resources.

Wildfire Risk to Communities provides data through interactive maps and charts showing risk to homes, exposure types, wildfire likelihood and vulnerable populations.

Wildfire Risk to Communities

“This website provides community planners, community leaders and fire managers more information at their fingertips, creating opportunities to better understand, assess and prepare for wildfire risk.” ­— Chief Vicki Christiansen, USDA Forest Service

also provides vital steps that elected officials, planners and wildfire managers can take to mitigate risk through home hardening, wildfire preparedness, fuel treatments and more.

“This robust tool provides excellent materials for our community members to better understand what they can do to reduce their own risk at home, while also providing county leaders with access to the data and maps we need to ensure our communities are protected,” said Will Smith, senior planner for Wasco County, Oregon.

Wildfire Risk to Communities is designed so that anyone can access the data. No technical or mapping skills are required, making the interactive website useful for a diverse set of users. Geospatial data and tabular data will also be available for download to allow for

additional analysis. Wildfire Risk to Communities is best used for considering risk across a community rather than at the neighborhood or individual home scale.

“Wildfire Risk to Communities is an interactive website that the Forest Service is proud to implement,” said USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “As the challenge of catastrophic wildfires and growing populations converge, we need more cross-boundary, collaborative tools to manage and mitigate risk. This website provides community planners, community leaders and fire managers more information at their fingertips, creating opportunities to better understand, assess and prepare for wildfire risk.”

For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/managing-land/ fire/wildfirerisk

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Red Cross seeks blood donations BOX ELDER — With no known end date to the coronavirus fight, the American Red Cross is encouraging healthy individuals to make appointments to donate blood or platelets to ensure blood remains readily available for patients who still rely on transfusions.

The next available time and closest location will be Tuesday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. — 3 p.m., Juab High School, 802 North 650 East, Nephi.

The need for blood for trauma patients, children battling cancer, mothers experiencing childbirth complications, patients with sickle cell disease and others continues.

Donated blood has a limited shelf life of 42 days for red cells and just five days for platelets, so the supply must constantly be replenished.

Make an appointment Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate this May by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment

prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to safeguard donors, volunteers and employees.

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood. org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate

blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/ RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. About American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross. org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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The hanRed Cross is putting out the call for blood donations. In spite of the coronavirus, blood is still needed for trauma patients, children battling cancer, mothers experiencing childbirth complications, patients with sickle cell disease and others. The next available location and time is Tuesday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. — 3 p.m., Juab High School, 802 North 650 East, Nephi.

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Bad Boys - R 6:00 9:00 Bad Boys 2 - R 6:00 9:00

THUR- Ghostrider-PG-13 5:45 8:45

Bad Boys 3 - R 6:00 9:00

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FRI- Despicable Me - PG 7:30 SAT- Despicable Me 2 - PG 4:30 7:30 MON – Despicable Me 3 - PG 7:30 TUE – How to Train Your Dragon - PG 7:30 WED – How to Train Your Dragon 2 - PG 7:30 THU – How to Train Your Dragon 3 - PG 7:30

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Friday: “Dirty Dancing” - PG-13

Fiat 500 available in a grown-up version SUNDAY DRIVE

By Craig and Deanne Conover

For whatever reason, we have come to really enjoy any time we have with the Fiat brand.

Be it the unique look or just the small size, it always seems to draw us in and provide us with a great week of driving.

The 500X is a larger fourdoor version of the small ‘Luigi’-like vehicle that originally came to the states back in 2012, and with the help of some innovative advertising, they took the market by storm as a small economical urban automobile.

However, Fiat is now growing up, if you will, to be a great albeit smaller choice in the SUV market. It is now available with all-wheel drive along with a new turbocharger added to the 1.3 liter engine.

This unique looking and handling SUV is based on the same frame as the Jeep Renegade, with both being manufactured in Italy, and it carries on the exceptional yet traditional Fiat look. All the curves and exaggerated body features make the Fiat, well a Fiat, and all-Italian!

The 500X has a larger and beefier exterior and more room on the inside. Frankly, it is like the grown-up version of the ultra-small original Fiat that came across the pond to America, going from what would be its adolescent years to having enough room for a small family.

New to the 500X is a turbocharger that increases horsepower to 177 and torque to 210 ft.-lbs. This alone made the week with the small SUV very enjoyable. We were extremely impressed with the way it would accelerate and get up to speed — it was so much better than the previous model.

It now has more torque than any of its nearest competitors, which added agility to the little vehicle.

We have found that with the smaller SUV’s that seem to have taken the market by storm, with the addition of a turbocharger the game is changed. The extra fun of the drive is worth every penny extra for that one small addition.

This was especially true with the 500X — it was like having

an all-new 4X4 with an engine that added just the right amount of excitement to make the everyday drive extra enjoyable!

With the addition of four wheel drive to the 500X, this will definitely help in tackling the winters here in Utah. One nice thing about the all-wheel drive system is that it will revert back to front wheel drive when the rear wheels are no longer needed in order to help save on fuel. The 2020 model also come with engine start/ stop technology to also enhance gas mileage.

As we mentioned, the 500X shares it platform with the new Jeep Renegade that incorporates its own very unique look and feel. However, after having driven them both, “platform” is about the only thing that is shared between the two vehicles except for the engines and transmissions.

The 500X will also average 30 plus miles per gallon out on the highway. We were also able to attain these numbers during our test week, and even ended the week with an overall average of 27.5 mpg, up almost 2 miles per gallon since our last test of this model.

The 500X also comes with three different driving modes: With a quick twist of a rotary dial, they are auto, sport and traction plus modes. The auto mode worked very well for general running around and freeway driving. We of course preferred keeping the 500X in sport mode as it tightened up the suspension and added even more pizzazz to the drive. The Fiat, however cool it looks, is very well mannered even in sport mode and even with the turbo adding an all-new dimension.

Standard this year is a 7-inch touch screen that included the Chrysler Uconnect system, which would display pertinent information for phone, radio,

SirriusXM, HVAC controls and navigation, which was very similar to other Chrysler vehicles. We did find it difficult to reach, with the higher placement of the screen on the dashboard. There is also a 3.5inch color display in the center of the instrument cluster that was customizable, able to display radio, mileage and other vital vehicle information. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included.

The steering wheel also contained controls for everything the driver would want — these were identical to others in the Chrysler tool box. There were large controls for the climate in the center of the console, making them easy to find and control.

The seats were very comfortable and were made of a great supportive fabric, which made our longer trips in the 500X very nice. With a higher seating stance like the Renegade, sitting in the Fiat made for a better field of view. It had the feel of a much larger SUV than its small car appearance would have lead us to believe.

Other interior elements were all Fiat with no look of the Renegade in sight. Stamped contour panels with the same color paint as on the exterior of the car kept the retro feel intact and increased the Fiat feel. Although some of the cuteness has worn off that was present in the two-door 500 as the designers have opted for a more rugged SUV look, once again the car is growing up.

There was plenty of room in the rear for a couple of suitcases, and with the rear seats down it seemed almost cavernous, as we were able to load a weeks’ worth of groceries back there.

The overall design is very pleasing in the new Fiat and it keeps itself solidly planted on the road when motoring around. The designers have done a good job keeping 500X relevant in the market. We enjoyed our week with the Fiat and it has become a very compelling choice in the crowded small SUV market.

Base price: $25,995 Price as Driven: $32,805

Saturday: “Mamma Mia” - PG-13 Monday: “Steel Magnolias” - PG Tuesday: “Sleepless in Seattle” - PG Wednesday: “Notting Hill” - PG-13 Thursday: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” - PG-13 All shows this week start at 9:00!

Grill opens 45 minutes before show time and early Fri & Sat: 6:30!

All of our theatres will be conforming to current health requirements.

ALL THEATRES CLOSED SUNDAY

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Wales HC 13 BOX 4274 150 North State Wales, Utah 84667 WALES TOWN SOURCE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 2019 Separate Sealed Bids for the construction of the WALES TOWN SOURCE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 2019 will be received from Bidders, by Wales Town Hall, HC 13 BOX 4274, 150 North State, Wales, UT 84667, until 10:00 AM local time on May 12, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of: Furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor to drill an 18” minimum diameter culinary well with a 440’ deep borehole and a 10” diameter casing and screen with filter pack, check alignment, install casing, sanitary seal, and develop and perform pumping tests. Remove and re-install existing pitless unit, well pump, column piping, and power cables from existing well building and pump control equipment. Install new discharge pipe to existing well building and connect to existing system piping/plumbing. Abandon existing production well. The well shall be constructed using either the cable tool or dual rotary method.

Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is Sunrise Engineering Inc., 25 East 500 North, Fillmore, Utah 84631, Phone (435) 743 6151 with John Iverson (jiverson@sunrise-eng.com) as Project Manager and Robert Worley (rworley@sunrise-eng.com) as Project Engineer. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Office of Sunrise Engineering, Inc. on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Beginning April 16, Bidding Documents may be obtained online at no cost by visiting our plan room at www.sunrise-eng.com. Following registration, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website as PDF files. Printed and bound copies of the Bidding Documents will also be available from the Issuing Office upon receipt of $35.00 for each set. Cost of printed and bound Bidding Documents is non-refundable. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of the Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday April 28, 2020 electronically online at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/544410525 or by phone at 1 (312) 757-3121. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is recommended, but not mandatory. Names of those in attendance will be recorded.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials.

The de-minimis and minor components waiver apply to this contract.”

Owner: Wales Town By: Ronald Thompson Title: Mayor Pro Tem Date: MARCH 25,2020 Published in The Pyramid April 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 2020.

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UWB approves decrease in generalseason deer and antlerless permits SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Wildlife Board approved a decrease in the number of general-season permits for the 2020 deer hunt during a recent virtual board meeting.

The current mule deer unit management plans have an objective of 18-20 bucks per 100 does on 18 general-season hunting units and an objective of 15-17 bucks per 100 does on the other 11 general-season hunting units. In order to manage toward these objectives, the Utah Wildlife Board approved a total of 79,675 general-season permits for the 2020 deer hunt, a decrease of 10,225 permits from 2019. Nineteen of the 29 general-season hunting units will have decreased permits, with no changes on the other units.

“In 2019, the statewide deer population estimate decreased by approximately 57,000 animals to a total of just over 319,000 deer,” DWR Big Game Coordinator Covy Jones said.

“This decrease was primarily due to drought conditions in the spring, summer and fall of 2018, followed by a heavy winter in 2019. Deer populations in areas of the southern and northern parts of the state showed the most loss, with central Utah populations showing the least impact.”

The wildlife board also approved a decrease in antlerless deer permits for the 2020 hunting season. The removal of 1,045 antlerless deer permits

leaves a total of 1,175 permits for the upcoming season. A new antlerless deer hunt in 2020 was also approved to help address chronic wasting disease concerns, while 11 other antlerless deer hunts were discontinued.

“Antlerless deer hunts are designed to reduce depredation on private lands, tackle urban deer issues, address chronic wasting disease hotspots and help slow the decline of range conditions,” Jones said.

Statewide, elk populations also decreased slightly in 2019, so the wildlife board approved a decrease in antlerless elk permits, as well.

The statewide elk population objective is 78,215, and currently there is a statewide estimate of 76,550 elk.

The wildlife board approved 8,165

antlerless elk permits for the 2020 public drawing, a decrease of 1,470 from 2019.

Also presented in the board meeting was a plan for DWR to implement a new, recently approved law. H.B. 125, which became law during the 2020 legislative session, authorizes the DWR director to take immediate action (under certain conditions) when a big game population is under the established herd-size objective for a management unit.

As a result of the new legislation, DWR biologists will draft management strategies to decrease the number of specific predator species in certain parts of the state, if deemed necessary. The predator species that prey on big game populations, such

as deer and elk, include cougars, bears and coyotes.

New data from GPS collars helps DWR biologists determine the cause of death for many species. When the biologists determine that predators are preventing the growth of big game populations, the big game populations are under their management objectives, and several other conditions are met, the predator-management strategies will be implemented.

“Predator control may allow a suppressed, low-density deer population to increase,” DWR Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois said. “These predator-management strategies will only be considered when bighorn sheep populations are under 90% of their management objectives and/or have fewer than 125 individuals in a herd, when a deer population is being suppressed by predators, and when large population declines for big game occur or are anticipated.”

Changes after recently approved H.B. 228 livestock depredation bill H.B. 228, which was also recently passed during the 2020 legislative session, added a few clarifications to when and how a predator that is killing or damaging livestock can be removed. The DWR will update its current rules for bear and cougar depredation to reflect the following changes:

The 72-hour response period following a livestock depredation incident will be changed to 96 hours.

The bear rule will be updated to allow depredation permits for the removal of bears involved in chronic losses of livestock.

Other proposals The Utah Wildlife Board also approved a rule change that will allow over-the-counter bison permits to be sold, and for this type of hunt to be held in southeastern Utah on the Nine Mile, Range Creek Unit, beginning in the fall of 2020. Several hundred bison migrate to this area each year, and there was previously no management plan for the Nine Mile, Range Creek Unit.

The wildlife board also approved a few changes to the rule regarding Cooperative Wildlife Management Units. The changes clarify that a CWMU that falls within a general-season unit will be managed more like a limited-entry unit. It also allows reciprocal antlerless hunts across multiple CWMUs and removes the limit on how many leftover reciprocal permits could be donated to charitable organizations.

The total number of CWMU permits decreased from 2019 for a total of 1,205.

A livestream of the wildlife board meeting can be seen on the DNR YouTube channel.

DWR officers remind public of requirements to gather shed antlers on private land

DWR Conservation Officer Jeremy Wilcox is shown with illegally gathered sheds. Three Utah County men were cited for gathering antlers worth about $1,500. The men could face a fine of $680 and lose their hunting privilege for up to three years.

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Antique, heirloom or heritage fruit often have better flavor and diversity of uses than modern ones. For grafting or propagation, contact Brad (435) 4624575 or Jeff (801) 8244498, Sanpete Tree Guild.

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Digitize them. Photos, slides, scrapbook pages $.15 each; home movies from VHS & camcorder tapes, $7.50 per video hour. Call Linda in Moroni (385) 626-2969.

Drop off all your Dry Cleaning & Laundry needs at Jensenʼs Department Store, 29 North Main, Manti, (435) 835-3131.

Items must be dropped off by 6 p.m., Tuesdays and M o v i n g s e r v i c e , j u n k will be available for pick-up hauls, gravel dumps. Call the following week on Wednesdays.

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OGDEN — Three Utah County men are facing citations after trespassing on private property to collect shed antlers.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers received a tip on April 24 that three men were gathering shed antlers, without written permission, on private property in the Chalk Creek area in Summit County.

Conservation officers responded and located the truck the men were traveling in. After they finished gathering antlers, officers were waiting for them. Anyone gathering shed antlers must have written permission from the landowner before entering that landowner’s property to gather antlers.

“The area where the men entered is clearly marked with ‘no trespassing’ signs,” DWR Conservation Officer Jeremy Wilcox said. “They told me they knew the land was private property, but they spotted an elk shed off the road and said ‘they couldn’t resist’ getting it. They then remained on the property for hours, scouring the area for more antlers.”

The men gathered 30 antlers total: 19 elk, seven deer and four moose. DWR officers estimate a shed antler buyer would likely have paid up to $1,500 for the 30 antlers.

In addition to losing the antlers, each man faces a fine of up to $680 for unlawful take/possession while tres-

passing, a class B misdemeanor. They could also lose their privilege to hunt big game in Utah for up to three years. If they lose their privileges in Utah, they’ll also lose them in 48 other states that participate with Utah in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

“We’re patrolling and people are watching,” Wilcox said. “Please don’t trespass on private property to gather shed antlers. It’s illegal, and the price you could pay just isn’t worth it.”

If you spot someone illegally gathering shed antlers on private property, call Utah’s Turn-In-a-Poacher hotline at 1-800-662-DEER (3337). You can also submit a report online.

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OBITUARIES Kipp Matthews Jim Yearsley 1939~2020 MAYFIELD — William James “Jim” Yearsley peacefully passed away in his home with his loved ones near on May 1, 2020.

Jim was born June 13, 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho; and was the oldest son of Waldo and Jessie Richardson Yearsley.

His first home was a “line shack” on the north side of Mud Lake in Jefferson County, Idaho. After World War II, the family moved to southern California where he finished his schooling in the Bellflower School System. After graduating from Bellflower High School, he went on to Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. Volunteer service has always been a big part of Jim’s life. During his elementary school years, he worked on paper drives for the Red Cross and March of Dimes. He was elected to student body offices during his junior high and high school years. As junior class president, he organized and put on the first junior prom to be held at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim in the spring of 1957. He spent his senior year at Bellflower High School as the head Yell Leader, a position and year he greatly enjoyed.

In 1967, he organized his first 4-H Club, which included 52 kids, 14 projects and 11 leaders. He worked in 4-H both officially and unofficially for the next 35 years. In 1996, he was elected president of the Sanpete County 4-H Advisory Council, a position he held until the fall of 2002.

During his adult years, he has held the office of Lions Club secretary, two separate terms as PTA president, Drug Abuse and Child Abuse Prevention Councils, Sanpete County Fair board, Corn Creek Mule Association, Fillmore Old Capitol Days, been a Boy Scout merit badge counselor, and is recently involved with Wag-NTrain, a dog rescue group.

Jim has also been involved with calling auctions all over the county. Jim says auctions are an excellent way to raise funds because people have fun at auctions, and so does he. After 20 years of calling auctions, he still looks forward to the next one.

During his years of volunteer service, he has received many awards from 4-H and other community organizations. In the fall of 2002, he received the Point of Light Award from Gov. Michael O. Leavitt and the Silver Bowl Award for Sanpete County in 2005 by Gov. Gary Herbert.

Jim Yearsley is a cowboy and a former cattle breeder who retired from chasing cows

most of his adult life to pursue a lifelong dream.

Jim says he had the idea for Cow Camp Catering for a long time. However, the opportunity to start did not present itself until the fall of 2002.

When his youngest son, Jed, was turning 16 and his oldest son, Levi, was entering the U.S. Marine Corps. Jim decided to have a Dutch oven dinner for them both. He had his boys invite friends and family to celebrate the occasion. This event turned out to be a real success, so he took the bull by the horns and went to work putting a business plan together and along with his wife, Mary, they created Cow Camp Catering.

Jim believes that there are certain things that have to be in place for a person to have a good and happy life, and these ideas are what kept him going.

Jim says, “First, have a positive attitude about all things and situations. Know that your glass is half full, not half empty. Lastly, you must always keep a good sense of humor. Do not take yourself too seriously. There are enough people out there who are legends in their own minds and (unfortunately) are in trouble and do not know it. Looking on the bright side can get you through some pretty tough situations.”

Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Yearsley, two sons, Levi (Krista) Yearsley, Jed (Misty) Yearsley and three daughters, Dawna Davidson, Kelly (Phillip) Ashman, Wendy Dearman; and his bonus kids, Jacci (Scott) Durfey, Sabrina (Jarab) Daniel, and Jon Herring; sister, Gaye McCook, and 17 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Waldo “Bud” and Jessie Yearsley; brother, Waldo “Buddy” Yearsley; wife, Pauline Yearsley; two sonsin-law, Ralph Davidson and Randy Dearman.

A viewing will be held from Noon-1 p.m., Friday, May 9, in the Mayfield Cemetery followed by graveside services at 1 p.m., refreshments will be served at the Mayfield Park after the services.

Online condolences at www. rasmussenmortuary.com.

1950~2020 MT. PLEASANT — Kipp Marvin Matthews passed away May 1, 2020, at his home in Mt. Pleasant, UT. He was born July 27, 1950, in Midvale, UT; to Don and Helen Rushton Matthews.

Kipps brothers are Larry, Guy, Bard and Curtis Coy. He grew up as a farm boy in Midvale, UT. Kipp graduated from Hillcrest High School. He worked for his father around the farm baling hay for many years.

Kipp worked as a dental hygienist, and for Kennecott, then moved on to work for Sandy City Water Department, where he retired after 35 years of dedicated service.

He was married to Julie Coy with whom he had two children, a son, Mason (Mina); and a daughter, Erin. He also helped raise Julie‘s daughter, Andrea. As a loving father, he dedicated his life to his children.

He spent most of his free time camping, playing horse-

Treasurer Damschen encourages Utahns, businesses to search state website for lost money SALT LAKE CITY — Utah State Treasurer David Damschen encourages Utah residents and business owners to search mycash.utah.gov for unclaimed property during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Unclaimed Property Division of the Office of State Treasurer is safeguarding more than $370 million in lost money. Each year, the division reunites tens of millions of dollars of property with rightful owners, including a record $29.3 million in FY2019.

More than $10.9 million of the FY2019 total was paid out to businesses. On average, more than one-third of the dollars paid out each year go to businesses.

“This money has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of Utahns during these challenging times. We encourage every Utahn to search the state website for lost money, including money that might belong to your business,” Treasurer Damschen said. “Onein-five Utahns has lost money, so the odds are high that you or somebody you know has money waiting to be claimed.”

When a business owes money to an individual or business it cannot find, it remits those funds to the state’s Unclaimed Property Division after three years of non-contact with the owner. Property holders remitted 380,221 new properties totaling $56.4 million to the Unclaimed Property Division in 2019, along with the

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shoes, taking care of his parents and woodworking.

Kipp married the love of his life, Selena, whom has two children, Sara (daughter); and Paden (son). They eventually bought property in Mt. Pleasant, where they built their dream home to grow old together.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Kipps’ home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9, in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Please wear a mask.

Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.

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names and last-known addresses of owners.

“There are many ways to lose track of property. People might move and forget they had a deposit with the utility company, or they might be the beneficiary of a life insurance policy they didn’t know existed,” Unclaimed Property Division Administrator Dennis Johnston said. “Money owed to businesses becomes lost for many of the same reasons. The business might have changed addresses, was acquired, merged, or divested, or a payment to the business failed to be received for a variety of reasons.”

Unclaimed property is usually money, but the Unclaimed Property Division also regularly receives items from abandoned safe deposit boxes that can be claimed. The division has a vault containing interesting items like coins, baseball cards, art and photographs. These items are periodically sold via auction, and the proceeds remain available to be claimed by the rightful owner.

Individuals may submit a claim for properties of deceased relatives if they can prove they are the rightful heir.

In cases where there is more than one heir, they can claim their portion of the property.

Sometimes money is lost due to a misspelled name, so search for varied spellings of your name.

For more information and to search property, visit mycash. utah.gov or call 801-715-3300.

NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION A quiet title action has been filed in the Sixth Judicial District Court of Sanpete County, Utah as Case No. 200600001 against the following property: LOT 50, SKYLINE HEIGHTS SUBD PHASE 1-B CONT 1.47 AC; Parcel No. 60049.

The Plaintiff, Hilltop Ventures, LLC., claims ownership of the above-described property and seeks to quiet title as to all other claims of ownership interest.

If you believe you have a claim of ownership interest in the above-described property or otherwise wish to make an appearance in the quiet title action, you must contact Plaintiffʼs counsel within ten (10) days from the date of this publication.

Plaintiffʼs counsel will then arrange for service of a copy of a summons and the Complaint upon you, which you will then be given an opportunity to answer.

Plaintiffʼs counsel, B. Scott Welker of Vial Fotheringham, LLP can be reached by phone at (801) 355-9594; by email at Scott.Welker@VF-Law.com; or by mail at 515 South 400 East, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.

Legal notice 52019 Published in The Pyramid April 30, May 7 and 14, 2020.

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Sanpete County.

These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2.

Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired.

Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before May 27, 2020, either electronically using the Division's on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300.

Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801) 5387240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 51-8892 (a45689): Micah and Robyn Davis, Indianola Irrigation Company propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola, Big Hollow Sub) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4161 (a45696): Ryan Rindlisbacher propose(s) using 0.0168 cfs from groundwater (.25 mile NE of Fountain Green) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 51-8781 (A33501): Smokey Ridge Ranch, LLC is/are seeking a nonuse period for 31 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola area) for IRRIGATION. 51-8805 (A33501): Smokey Ridge Ranch, LLC is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola area) for IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Legal notice 52052 Published in The Pyramid April 30 and May 7, 2020.

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FEMA approves crisis counseling assistance for COVID-19 response to four states DENVER – FEMA has approved four states within FEMA Region 8 for development of crisis counseling programs for residents struggling with stress and anxiety as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The assistance is being made available to Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah and is available under major disaster declarations previously approved for these states by President Trump.

With the approvals, FEMA will continue to support these states on establishing their programs and approve submitted plans. The state programs will be funded by FEMA but will use local providers to de-

liver the counseling services.

As the state programs are approved, additional information will be made available for how individuals can seek this crisis counseling assistance.

“Approval of the crisis counseling assistance will help take care of people’s mental health during this stressful time,” said FEMA Region 8 Administrator Lee dePalo.

The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training program is funded by FEMA and overseen by FEMA in coordination with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The program assists individuals and communities in recovering from the psychological effects of natural and human

caused disasters through community-based outreach and educational services.

The program helps people understand their current situation and reactions and supports short-term interventions focused on mitigating stress, promoting the use or development of coping strategies, providing emotional support and encouraging links with other individuals and agencies who may help survivors in their recovery process.

Due to the COVID-19 nationwide emergency and the need to protect the safety and health of all Americans, the crisis counseling will be delivered by phone, internet and the media (including social media).

Mayfield shakes it up MAYFIELD — Two small earthquakes rattled central Utah early Wednesday morning, April 29, near the town of Mayfield.

According to the Utah Seismograph Stations, a magnitude 3.1 quake struck just before 3 a.m., about 10 miles east of town and again

a 2.7 magnitude quake hit a little over 13 miles east of Mayfield about an hour later.

Earthquakes of magnitudes of 2.5 to 5.4, of which there are around 30,000 per year worldwide, are often felt, but usually only cause minor damage, if any, according to the U.S. Geological Survey website.

Earthquakes are also classified in categories ranging from minor to great, depending on their magnitude; earthquakes of magnitude 2 to 3.9 are classed as minor; earthquakes of magnitude 4 to 4.9 are classed as light and 5.0 to 5.9 magnitude are classed as moderate.

Dead sheep found northwest of Ephraim MANTI — On April 28, the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office received a report of dead sheep near Axe Handle Canyon, located several miles northwest of Ephraim.

With the assistance of a Utah Division of Wildlife Resource officer, a total of 11 sheep carcasses were located.

Five of the sheep had been shot, most likely resulting in

their deaths approximately a week ago.

The death of the other six sheep were at different stages of decay and appear to have been due to environmental factors or natural causes.

Several other sheep carcasses were located in the area which were far more decayed. These sheep are not believed to be part of the

current flock in the area and died a significant amount of time ago, according to Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office Detective Derek Taysom.

Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information that could assist in the investigation. Anyone with information are urged to contact Sanpete County Dispatch at (435) 835-2345.

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State establishes portal to provide masks for residents

BY RYANN RICHARDSON

Daily Herald

SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert announced a new initiative, “A Mask for Every Utahn,” that will provide a mask to each resident who requests one, free of charge.

Herbert and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox announced the program Tuesday. “A Mask for Every Utahn” is a public-private partnership that provides free masks to Utah residents who don’t have one.

The program began as a means to help Utah residents better abide by health recommendations. The Center for Disease Control encourages people to practice social distancing and wear masks to help slow the spread.

“We want to do everything we can as we work together as a state to combat COVID-19,” Herbert said in a statement.

“Wearing a mask when we are out in public may not be convenient, but it can help slow the spread of the virus. Let’s all do our part in stopping the spread and helping to protect those around us.”

The state will provide one mask to each Utah resident who needs one with a limit of six masks per residential address upon request. Priority is given to essential employees returning to work and vulnerable populations, such as residents over

Utah residents can request masks online by filling out a short survey at https://coronavirus.utah.gov/mask. the age of 65 years old or those who are considered immunocompromised.

The program is in conjunction with the Utah Manufacturers Association and Cotopaxi. The state purchased 2 million face masks through an arrangement with both organizations.

The Utah Manufacturers Association has coordinated an effort to produce 1.5 million masks with the help of several manufacturers from throughout the state. The remaining 500,000 masks will be provided

by Cotopaxi, and all masks will be made in the state of Utah.

The state of Utah received funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to purchase the masks. The order also employed over 200 Utah residents who keep local manufacturers open, according to a press release by the Utah Governor’s Office.

According to the press release, “Wearing a mask in

public will be the new norm, at least until we have a vaccine for COVID-19, to help protect health and foster economic recovery.”

Some masks are ready to ship, but officials are asking residents to expect about three weeks for masks to arrive at the specified location.

Officials are also asking residents who already have access to masks to avoid requesting one through the program due to the significant demand.

Likewise, residents should not request multiple masks to use in the future or to give or sell to others.

State officials are also hoping to partner with nonprofit organizations to supply masks to underserved populations.

Interested nonprofit organizations and stores can contact Utah officials via email at masks@utah.gov.

Residents can request masks online by filling out a short survey at https://coronavirus. utah.gov/mask.

Mt. Pleasant schedules clean-up day MT. PLEASANT—Clean-up day for Mt. Pleasant City will be held Saturday, May 9.

Dumpsters will be provided at the sewer ponds located below the ConToy Arena for

debris.

Residents must show a copy of a utility bill to prove they are Mt. Pleasant citizens.

A city worker will direct

residents as to where garbage can be dumped. There will be a designated place for tree limbs and yard waste.

No oil or hazardous materials will be allowed.

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