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Parts of Sunday lunar eclipse viewable in Utah According to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins, the evening of Sunday, May 15, Utahans will be treated to a total eclipse of the moon. While the best viewing will be from locations with a very low southeastern horizon and away from the glare of urban light pollution most everyone in
Utah will be able to see at least parts of the eclipse. 8:27 p.m. — Partial eclipse starts but moon below the horizon. 9:29 p.m. — Total eclipse starts but moon on or slightly below the horizon. 10:11 p.m. — Maximum eclipse with moon low in the SE sky. 10:53 p.m. — Total eclipse ends, par-
tial eclipse begins. 11:55 p.m. — Partial eclipse ends. Wiggins says that since this eclipse will happen so close to sunset and with the moon so low in the sky observers, especially in light polluted areas, may not see the colors usually associated with total lunar eclipses. However he notes that another total lunar eclipse
is coming up in November and that one will happen when the moon will be higher up in a much darker middleof-the-night sky. Eclipses of the moon happen when the moon passes into the shadow of the Earth. Unlike eclipses of the sun that require special viewing equipment,
MOUNT PLEASANT
Community Night Out will be fun for all BY GLORIA ALBRECHT
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A big gala is taking place in Mt. Pleasant City Park from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday. Everyone is invited to join the fun that will feature a free dinner of pulled pork sandwiches, music, games, prizes and much more. The health fair booths will be giving out coupons for discounted health screenings, along with life flight helicopters and firefighters with their big rigs, there’s something for everyone. Learn about drowning prevention and get a prize for trying on a lifejacket. Find out more about your family heritage, enjoy live music or try your hand at corn hole. This community event is being sponsored by the Central Utah Counseling Center, the North Sanpete Coalition, and the Central Utah Public Health Department, strengthening our community with health, wellness and Don’t miss the free dinner at the Mt. Pleasant City Park from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday. service.
April showers bring May flowers — as well as a multitude of gardening tasks. The Utah State University Extension Gardener’s Almanac provides a checklist for each month as well as links for tips and further information. The May checklist follows. Plant warm-season vegetables and annual flowers once the threat of the last frost has passed. Click here for a listing of the average last and first frost dates. By planting tomatoes deeper, they are able to form more roots along the stem, creating a more vigorous plant. Consider planting sweet corn in the garden every other week (until early July) to extend the harvest. Consider the various types of fertilizers. Thin overcrowded seedlings using a pair of scissors, and try not to disturb the young roots. Protect fruit blossoms and tender garden plants from late freezing temperatures. Plant summer-blooming bulbs including gladiola, begonia, dahlia and canna. Divide warm-season ornamen-
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tal grasses when new growth begins to emerge. It’s already time to take notice of weeds. Allow the foliage of spring blooming bulbs (tulips, daffodils and crocus) to die down before cutting the leaves off. In compacted sites, aerate with a hollow core aerator when turfgrass is actively growing (April – June). Control broadleaf weeds in the lawn when temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Follow the label and stop the use of broadleaf herbicides once the temperature
is above 85 degrees. Apply a slow-release lawn fertilizer to provide a long-lasting effect throughout the summer months.
Pests and problems Monitor newly planted vegetables for cutworm and flea beetle damage. Monitor for cankerworm damage on scrub oak and Box Elder trees along the foothills. Monitor for aphids on new spring growth on a variety of plants. Treat for aphids by using “softer” solutions such as spraying them with
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Ask an Expert – May gardening checklist USU EXTENSION
eclipses of the moon are safe to observe with no special equipment and require nothing more than a desire to look (and clear skies). The next partial solar eclipses visible from Utah will happen in October 2023 and April 2024 while the next total solar eclipse visible from the Beehive State will not occur until 2045.
a hard stream of water or using an insecticidal soap. Monitor for slugs and snails. These pests thrive in moist, cool areas of the garden and landscape, feeding on a variety of plant hosts. Protect ash trees from the lilac-ash borer around the first of May. Control codling moth in apples and pears to reduce wormy fruit. For specific timing, see the Utah Pests Advisories. Treat for powdery mildew on apples when leaves are emerging (at ½-inch green) until June. Watch for insect pests in raspberries from mid-May through early June. Monitor for damaging turfgrass insects. In areas previously damaged, consider a preventative (systemic) insecticide. Consider taking an online gardening course. Courses cover everything from container vegetable gardening and creating the perfect soil, to planting trees and controlling pests. Courses are geared to both beginning and professional gardeners. Explore more gardening tips on Extension’s newly designed yard and garden website, https://extension. usu.edu/yardandgarden.
Salt Lake Community College celebrates the class of 2022 SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake Community College will recognize more than 3,400 candidates for graduation during its Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony, awarding more than 4,100 degrees and certificates. The ceremony was held May 6 at the Maverik Center in West Valley City to celebrate SLCC’s outstanding students, including: Lilliam Henningson of Manti is recognized for pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing with High Honors. Sarah LeBaron of Fountain Green is recognized for pursuing an Associate of Science in Business with High Honors. Justin Stocking of Mount Pleasant is recognized for pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Surveying Technology. Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest two-year college, proudly educating the state’s most diverse student body in 8 areas of study at 10 locations and online. The majority of SLCC graduates transfer to four-year institutions, and thousands more are trained in direct-to-workforce programs. In 2023, SLCC will celebrate 75 years of providing Utahns with education and training in fields that contribute to the state’s vibrant economy and high quality of life.
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