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BY GLORIA ALBRECHT

MT. PLEASANT — In an ambitious new project, residents of North Sanpete County will benefit from a planned new trail system that connects Mt. Pleasant with Spring City.

The first phase of the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA) Trail is just a few weeks away from its grand opening. The trail is co-sponsored by The Mormon Heritage Area. The section in Mt. Pleasant is only the beginning of the proposed longer trail which will continue for four more miles, heading south to Spring City.

Phase one of the trail, which is in Mt. Pleasant, is temporarily known as the MPNHA trail. Monte Bona, director of MPNHA, has indicated that the trail will get its official name soon.

A contest will be held by the city of Mt. Pleasant which will encourage residents to submit ideas for the official trail name.

The MPNHA trail is just under

The first phase of the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Trail is almost completed. The trail which winds its way around the city park area has been asphalted. A grand opening celebration is tentatively planned for the end of May. three quarters of a mile in a scenic, peaceful setting on the east side of Highway 89. It will be for non-motorized uses such as walking, jogging, biking and in line skating.

The trail travels around the base-

ball field, weaves around the back side of the Track 89 North Railway Car Motel, around the horse arena, past Mt. Pleasant City Park and turns west by Carter’s RV Park before heading north towards The De-

pot café and back to the beginning.

The ten-foot-wide trail has already been paved, and final details like the middle line stripe and signage will be completed within the next few weeks.

Mt. Pleasant City has applied for a grant from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to fund 10 exercise stations that would be installed along the first phase of the trail, increasing the trail’s appeal while getting all citizens outdoors to exercise more and improve their overall health.

A grand opening of the MPNHA is planned for the end of May. The traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony may well be modified in some way to help Mt. Pleasant comply with the Governor’s recommendations for social distancing. In any case it helps residents of Mt. Pleasant and neighboring communities in Sanpete County celebrate another jewel in the crown of Mt. Pleasant’s beautiful city amenities.

COVID-19 Census Bureau to resume 2020 update census field operations in Utah MT. PLEASANT — Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) reported 28 cases of COVID-19 in the Six County area of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne.

This week, CUPHD reported eight cases in Juab, with seven that have recovered; Millard, five cases, one was hospitalized, all recovered; Piute, one case; Sanpete, six cases, four recovered; and Sevier with eight cases, six recovered. Wayne County has no reported cases.

There were three cases in the 15-24 age group; 11 in the 25-44 age group; seven in the 45-64 age group; six 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, there have been 1,912 people tested in the Six County area.

WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin to drop off 2020 Census questionnaire packets at front doors of households in Utah this month. This is done in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their physical address.

The Census Bureau began hand-delivering census materials on March 15, but suspended all fieldwork for this operation on March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Temporary field staff have been trained to observe all social distancing protocols and will wear official government-provided personal protective equipment for their safety and the safety of the public. This operation is contact-

less and follows the most current federal health and safety guidelines.

The health and safety of Census Bureau staff and the public is always a top priority.

The Census Bureau will deliver 2020 Census invitations and paper questionnaires at the front doors of roughly 5.1 million stateside households and 88,600 households in Utah. This operation is crucial to ensure a complete and accurate count of all communities, which helps guide hundreds of billions of dollars in public and private sector spending per year.

People are strongly encouraged to respond promptly to the 2020 Census using the ID number included in the questionnaire packet.

Responding with a census ID or the paper questionnaire helps ensure

the best count of their community. People can respond online, by phone or by using the paper form in the packet.

For more information, please visit the 2020 Census COVID-19 operational adjustments page. To see the most current Area Census Office (ACO) restarting status, click here. This list will be updated accordingly as more ACO’s resume activities.

About the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2020 Census: Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a population count of everyone in the United States. Data from the census provide the basis for distributing billions of dollars in federal funds annually to communities across the country to

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The Manti Temple is among the 11 other Utah temples that was reopened May 11 for limited live sealings for those who live in the temple district.

The announcement was made in a letter by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The current status of individual temples can be viewed on each individual temple’s page on Temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. (Photo courtesy of Ray LaFollette)

SALT LAKE CITY — Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin reopening in a phased plan, according to a letter released Thursday by the First Presidency.

“With profound gratitude to our Heavenly Father that He has heard our prayers, we rejoice in announcing a careful, phased reopening of temples,” said the letter by the First Presidency, the church’s highest governing body, consisting of President Russell M. Nelson and counselors Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring. “Beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, living husband-and-wife sealing ordinances will be performed in selected temples for members who have been previously endowed.”

Members who are worthy to go to the temple are endowed, or receive

NAMI Utah offers free online support groups and mental health seminars MT. PLEASANT — NAMI Utah is rolling out free online support groups and mental health seminars to anyone in Utah impacted by mental illness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and now more than ever these services are needed.

In addition to online support groups, NAMI Utah will provide online 90-minute mental health education workshops each Thursday in May at 7 p.m. New to the state of Utah, these presentations provide information on signs, symptoms, treatments, and resources. The presenters, NAMI Family-to-Family teachers, share their stories of having a family member with a mental health condition, giving hope to those who may be struggling with their loved one.

“We are excited to be offering online support groups and mental health education seminars online.

We know there is tremendous need, especially in light of new stressors related to COVID-19,” says Robert Wesemann, executive director of NAMI Utah. Mr. Wesemann says that the response from participants in pilot online support groups is very promising. “We’re learning that people are truly able to find a safe space to share and gain support from one another. It’s a different format, but very effective.”

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LDS Temples to reopen in a phased plan announced by First Presidency

BY GENELLE PUGMIRE

Greg, one of NAMI Utah’s team of support group facilitators won’t be hanging up Group Guidelines posters online. Instead he will share them through power point slides.

a bestowing of knowledge and understanding of gospel principles given in temples, according to LDS Church information. After they have received those blessings for themselves they may do them by proxy for those who have died, including their ancestors.

Temples worldwide have been closed for nearly two months, in some cases, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first phase of reopening will allow limited live sealings (marriages) for LDS members who are already endowed. This will begin with temples in Idaho and Utah in the United States and in Germany and Sweden.

“The reopening of temples will proceed in a cautious and carefully planned and coordinated manner based on local government Please see TEMPLES, Page A8

Small plane makes emergency landing MT. PLEASANT — Detective Derick Taysom of the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office reported that a small plane landed southwest of Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, May 8.

Det. Taysom said the office received a call at about 3:24 p.m., reporting a small plane had landed 1.5 miles west of the old Mt. Pleasant airport. The pilot believed they were having a medical issue so landed the plane as quickly and as safely as possible.

The pilot was found conscious and alert and was transported via AirMed to be evaluated for any medical conditions.

The FAA has been notified of the incident and will conduct their own investigation.

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The gardener’s corner

BY RON MANN

Because many people are now preparing to start planting their gardens, I decided to skip to gardening and sometime later to return to the discussion of fruit trees.

What does the above title have to do with gardening? I believe that a gardener can become a master gardener by using worms, cardboard or newspapers, composting and Mycorrhizal. For that reason I want to introduce you to the value of these four amazing products.

Worms These lowly little creatures are probably the most valuable tool available to gardeners, however most gardeners have no idea of their value or use. Their addition to your garden will make a great difference in your plants.

It has been said that: “They are the most productive soil system known to man.” In fact earth worms may be the most important in the success of a garden. Some people even call earthworms ‘Natures First Gardener’. Earth worms act like tiny plows when they live in a garden.

As earthworms move through the soil of a garden they make tunnels. Just plowing these tunnels allow air and water to get to the plants. Without access to air and water plants would not grow well.

There are four types of earthworms that you will likely run into: night crawlers, manure worms, garden worms and red worms. All are valuable. As earthworms live in the soil, they eat organic matter, such as dead leaves, grass clipping and even dirt. After they digest their unique meal, earthworms produce excrement that helps enrich the soil.

Their waste is called castings. When found on top of the soil they help gardens grow because of its rich in phosphorous, calcium, nitrogen and magnesium. These are all important nutrients that help garden plants grow and stay healthy.” (Wonderapolis – Wonders of the Day #195 – found on internet) There are several computer sites where worms can be bought. Like most living things they need to be provided with water and food if they are to grow and make your garden more productive. The purchase of earthworms are one of the better investments a gardener can make.

Cardboard, newspapers Almost always available and free, cardboard can make a big difference in your garden. Here are several uses that can be made of cardboard/newspapers. First as a feed for your earthworms. To use them in your grow box simply shred or tear up the cardboard/newspaper, soak them in water and then liberally spread them in your grow box or garden.

If you are building a new grow box I suggest you place the cardboard in the bottom and then thoroughly soak it and place compost/soil on it. With this done you can now carefully spread your earthworms, add more compost, the cardboard and kitchen garden scraps.

If you plan to build your garden or grow box over weeds or a lawn the cardboard, earthworms and natural process will

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Earthworms play an integral part in gardening by plowing tunnels in the soil allowing water and air to reach the plants. Worm composting is also a great fertilizer. turn the cardboard to beautiful compost and most importantly you didn’t have to spend your time digging out the grass or weeds.

An example of what I plan to do this year is plant a large squash and corn patch. I will simple lay the cardboard over the field, thoroughly soak it and then place lots of compost, some earthworms and cover them with compost and some fertilizer.

I will poke a hole through the compost and cardboard then place my squash and corn seeds or plants. I believe this will provide a wonderful and healthy crop of both corn and squash. This year try using cardboard/newspaper in your garden.

Composting Because of the complications of composting, I intend to make this entry short and later do a complete article on this subject. The first thing you need to do is decide what kind of bin/container you want. You can build one out old pallets, cattle fence wire, concrete blocks or a used 50 gallon barrel.

Whichever one you decide on locate it close to your garden area. Start your composting by placing some sticks in the bottom and then alternate between dried leaves, grass or weeds (they represent the carbon) and green products like grass, weeds or garden scraps etc., (the nitrogen) and then add a little manure (fertilizer) and a few shovels dirt.

Next thoroughly wet the compost.

You should repeat this process until your container is filled, making sure you keep it moist. From time to time, I suggest you take a temperature reading to make sure the composting process is working (the temperature should be rising).

If not, it’s most likely that you are not keeping it moist enough. It will ordinarily take about six months before you will have created some beautiful compost to add to your garden next year. You can also learn more about composting from consulting the internet. This is a must for any gardener.

Mycorrhizal I believe this is one of the most import-

ant and valuable resources a gardener has available to them. It is miraculous! If I had not seen the results myself I would never have believed it. Although it is pricey, I highly recommend it.

The best source I have found is on the internet. This is a few of the results you can expect and without any doubt get: larger, more nutritious vegetable/fruit, healthier plants and improved survivability. I cannot say enough about this product. In summary; it will enhance your garden, increase water and nutrient uptake, promote vigorous plant growth and reduce transplant shock. And there is more, much more that remains unsaid.

Here are several of the most practical ways to use Mycorrhizal. Add about three tablespoons to three gallons of water and before you plant your vegetables soak each plant (still in container) in the solution until the plant is thoroughly soaked.

Before you do this you should have all you holes dug where you plan to bury them. Now carefully remove the plants from the containers and plant them. After you are through planting and if there is any solution left, sprinkle some around each of the plants. You will be amazed at the difference in size of your plants compared to those where you didn’t use Mycorrhizal. If you have any plants already in the ground, simply take a stick about the size of the pencil and drill holes around the plant about four inches deep and then add one to two teaspoons of Mycorrhizal per hole and then fill with water.

If you are about to plant a bush or tree thoroughly soak the roots in a container of water and add one to two tablespoons of Mycorrhizal to every 1-3 gallons of water. The results will absolutely amaze you.

If your plants or trees are already planted you can use the same technique as was described above.

Since I do not have either the space or time, I highly recommend you do some research and discover for yourself the genesis of this truly amazing product.

This is truly a miracle of nature.

Sanpete County booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: May 4 Christopher McAllister Jones, Spring City, was arrested in Spring City by the Spring City Police Department on the charge of intoxication. Bail was set at $220.

Tyler Lee Nielson, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of criminal trespass, 72hour hold and Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $2,500.

May 6 Brody Lynn Livingston, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI, leaving the scene of injury accident, open container and revocation, suspension, or denied driver’s license. Bail was set at $2,410.

Etuale Matai, Jr., Ephraim, was arrested on State Road 132 MP 61 by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI, possessions of methamphetamine and

drug paraphernalia, revocation, suspension or denied driver’s license, tinted windows and a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $6,210.

Franklin Kee Mann, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of DUI, 72-hour hold and a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $6,420.

Stephen Ray Wanlass, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of DUI, driving on suspension, controlled substance prohibited acts and on Mt. Pleasant and Utah County Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $2,800.

May 7 Stanford Neal Juncker, Manti, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on the charge of assault. Bail was set at $1,070.

Kevin Lee Kittridge, Washington, UT; was arrested in Wales by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of

I admit it. I have purchased real estate, “sight unseen” – as the phrase goes. I’ve done it a few times.

Years ago, we bought a building lot in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The city had been formed in 1963.

We bought the property in the 1980s. I think I saw the property twice before we sold it a few years later when prices and property taxes rose.

Another purchase was a lot on the Sanpete County Tax Sale in 1985. There were more recreational subdivision lots offered on the sale than there were buyers. We were flipping coins to see who would buy which lot on the sale for the amount of the taxes and the costs of the sale.

That doesn’t happen anymore. There are lots of bargain hunters who show up for the tax sales and they bid the prices up. The bargains are few and far between.

At the moment, I’m considering another purchase of property without having seen the land. I’m not so sure that it’s a good idea.

But, it’s intriguing. If the advertising can be believed, this deal is out of this world.

When I say that, I’m speaking literally. The offer is for acreage on the planet Mars. Yes, you heard me right – Mars, the fourth planet from the sun.

I’m thinking that social distancing is probably going to be around for a while and Mars might be just the spot for waiting this COVID-19 thing out. Mars is pretty much in our neighborhood.

It’s not like buying real estate on Neptune. The way I figure it, the Moon is just simply too close. Jupiter, as a “gas planet” isn’t really marketable (or able to be landed on for that matter); but, Mars is just right. It’s similar to parts of Utah – red dirt and canals, of some sort.

According to groupon. com, there have already been 25,000 buyers of Mars property. I’m thinking I’d better hurry. The “elevator”

violation of protective order and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $2,630.

May 9 Ryan Don Bailey, Manti, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of disorderly conduct, assault, possesPrices for Salina Producsions of controlled substance ers Livestock Auction held May 5 are as follows: and marijuana and unlawful detention. Bail was set at Receipts: 658; last week: $6,480.

556; feeder steers: higher; Daisha Mae Fowles, feeder heifers: higher. HolEphraim, was arrested in stein steers: scarce; slaughEphraim by the Ephraim Poter bulls: higher. lice Department on charges Feeder steers: 200-300 of disorderly conduct, assault lbs 140.50-155.00; 300-400 and possession of marijuana. lbs 155.00-166.00; 400-500 Bail was set at $3,170. lbs 142.00-162.50; 500-600 May 10 lbs 136.00-156.00; 600-700 Stefanie M. Barton, lbs 118.00-148.50; 700-800 Ephraim, was arrested on lbs 102.50-140.00; 800-900 Kane Valley Road by the lbs 97.50-114.75; 900-1000 Ephraim Police Department lbs 92.50-110.00; 1000 lbs on charges of two counts scarce. theft and two Nephi Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $2,491.

Wyatt Lamar Parker, Spring Probation and Parole hold. No City, was arrested in Ephraim bail was set. by the Ephraim Police DeTrevor Prentiss Gleave, partment on a 72-hour Adult Gunnison, was arrested in

is getting ready to leave the “ground floor.”

The original per acre price has been reduced from $35.00 an acre to $15.00 an acre. I could probably afford to buy several acres and have a little Martian ranch up there. Maybe I could start a potato farm like Matt Damon did in that movie “The Martian.”

Of course, there is that little detail of getting back and forth to Mars. Not to worry.

I think I can depend on Elon Musk to take care of that for me. I have read where Musk, the Tesla car maker, is planning on three Starship rockets every day departing for Mars, by 2050.

Like I said, I’m still considering the purchase. I haven’t decided yet for sure whether to pull the trigger on this real estate deal. I usually consult with my wife before buying real estate, but it doesn’t always happen that way.

Some of the disclaimer language on this Martian real estate offer bothers me just a little. “Blah, blah, blah…for entertainment purposes only.” I don’t think I’ve seen that kind of language even on the sale advertisements for pet rocks.

I think I’ll do my due diligence and then decide on whether to buy or not. I’d really like to see a title report. I’d hate to buy and then find out later that there’s an easement for Mars rover vehicles to be running back and forth across my property. I don’t want the dust stirred up at my ranch house.

It would be tough to leave Sanpete though. If living remotely is really the goal, I’ve already got it here. Mars will probably have a “two door Wal-Mart” before we do here in Sanpete. Believe it or not, my buddy Elon Musk’s plan is for a city of one million people on Mars by 2050.

After further review, even though the price is right for Mars real estate, I’m beginning to think that staying in Sanpete may be the right choice for me. I like my “elbow room” and Mars kind of seems crowded already.

Holstein steers: scarce.

Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs 135.00-147.00; 300-400 lbs 125.00146.00; 400-500 lbs 117.00-142.50; 500-600 lbs 107.50-145.00; 600-700 lbs 102.50-129.00; 700800 lbs 97.50-112.00; 800900 lbs 90.50-108.00; 900-1300 lbs 77.50-94.00; heiferettes: scarce.

Bred cows: scarce.

Cows: 57.50-66.75.

Cutting bulls: scarce.

Slaughter bulls: 78.0083.00.

Gunnison by the Gunnison Police Department on the charge of intoxication. Bail was set at $220.

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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 transportation 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) 427-9216, 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) 462-2441 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) 385-0422.

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 Mon-

days 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) 4623240, 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 Men-

tal 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 depen-

dence 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.

Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of skills, preparedness and resilience, are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City, sponsored by Spring City Citizen Corps (SCCC). Classes are held at Old Spring City Hall, 150 East Center. Skills classes are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public at no cost. Questions, call (435) 709-1474.

Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available, free, on Wednesdays from 1-7 p.m., or Saturdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at 50 South 100 West, Ephraim. Clothing and money donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information call Nancy (435) 851-0603 or Darcie (435) 851-1963.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30-5:45 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Elementary, 579 South 400 East. For more information, call Carolyn (435) 262-7759.

Utah Farm Bureau launches ‘Farmers Feeding Utah’ to sustain farmers and help families Program aims to raise funds to sustain farmers impacted by Covid-19 pandemic and supply families & food organizations with donations SANDY — Utah Farm Bureau Federation is launching the ‘Farmers Feeding Utah’ campaign, FarmersFeedingUtah.org, to help sustain farmers and ranchers impacted by Covid-19, while providing food and donations to Utah families in need.

The campaign was launched in partnership with Utah State University’s ‘Hunger Solutions Institute’, other hunger relief organizations and the Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF).

“The mission of the Utah Farm Bureau is to inspire all Utah families to connect, succeed, and grow through the ‘Miracle of Agriculture’, and that’s what we’re hoping to do today,” said Ron Gibson, president of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization. “We’re encouraging all Utahns to help grow a miracle by donating to the ‘Farmers Feeding Utah’ campaign, so we can keep our state’s farm and ranch families

producing the local food we all need, and also feed the growing number of families in need.”

The campaign includes a crowd-funding component, where interested individuals, organizations, and private companies can donate funds via the campaign website: FarmersFeedingUtah.org.

“This program will help meet two important goals. The first is that it will help our farmers and ranchers stay in business at a time when many have seen markets for products either disappear or reduce dramatically. The second goal is that we will reduce disruptions in the supply chain locally and get food to families that really need it,” Gibson said. “As a state, we really need to step up to make sure our local food production stays intact. Once we lose a farm, it’s gone forever. The time is now to step up and keep farmers and ranchers producing local food.”

One hundred percent of donations

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“We are excited to be a partner with ‘Farmers Feeding Utah’. It aligns perfectly with the work we do to provide food access to Utah families and individuals. I love the plan of the organization: deliver locally-sourced commodities that hungry Utahns need through donations and purchases,” said Heidi LeBlanc, Hunger Solutions Institute Director. “It helps address Utah’s food insecurity

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been disruptions in the food supply chain model as relationships that delivered food from farmto-fork have been altered. Despite the need from families, adjustments have taken time and resulted in food being unable to find markets and retail stores placing purchasing limits.

In an effort to avoid food waste and

help those in need, Utah’s farmers and ranchers are working together with partners to get food where it needs to go.

“With record-breaking numbers of families needing help during this unprecedented time, connecting them with our state’s agriculture families and the local food they produce just makes sense,” said Logan Wilde, UDAF Commissioner. “We think this is a great way to keep our valuable industry going and reduce the gaps in our food supply chain.”

The Utah Farm Bureau will work with its farmers and ranchers to determine surplus food capacity, and local food processors to reduce bottlenecks in production. From there, the Farm Bureau will work with its food distribution partners to identify food needs and the best ways to meet those.

Those wanting to contribute can do so by visiting FarmersFeedingUtah.org, where they can find a variety of ways to donate.

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What hunters should know about this year’s spring turkey hunts

SALT LAKE CITY — While COVID-19 has canceled many events, Utah’s spring turkey hunts are about to get underway and provide a great way to social distance while enjoying the outdoors.

Utah’s spring general-season turkey hunt runs from now until May 31. While turkey hunting is allowed in many areas across the state, some counties currently have rules and restrictions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and those may affect your ability to visit, camp or recreate in the area. Make sure to check with each county for directives or restrictions specific to the area before you plan a hunting trip there. Find answers to common questions about hunting in Utah during COVID-19 on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website.

Here’s what hunters should know about the upcoming hunts: What hunting conditions will be like There are two turkey subspecies that live in Utah: Rio Grande and Merriam’s. There are currently between 25,000-35,000 wild turkeys throughout the state, and they’re doing really well.

“Due to a favorable winter and early spring, overall, this year’s general-season hunt should be better than in recent years,” DWR Upland Game Coordinator Heather Talley said. “Conditions look really good for both bird numbers and hunter access in most areas across Utah.”

Although statewide turkey populations are looking good, DWR biologists reported a decrease in turkey populations in northeastern Utah due to the deep snow in 2019 that lasted late into the spring.

Hunters should also note that high-elevation areas in southeastern Utah and other parts of the state may still be difficult to access due to recent spring rainstorms and substantial snowpack.

Where to hunt For hunters targeting central Utah, some good areas to find turkeys include Payson Canyon, Spanish Fork

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The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says there are between 25-35,000 wild turkeys in Utah. The species that can be found in the state are the Rio Grande and Merriam. The general season turkey hunts runs until May 31.

Canyon, the Grindstone Ridge area and benches around Utah Valley. In southern Utah, hunters should look for birds in river corridor areas and their adjacent habitats.

For northeastern Utah, the corridors along the Duchesne River, the Green River and the Ashley Creek drainage should all be good areas to hunt turkeys this year. Lower agricultural areas should also have good turkey hunting, but many of these areas are private property, so hunters will need to get written permission from landowners before hunting. There are also pockets of turkeys throughout much of the Book Cliffs. Hunters should note that due to heavy snowfall in 2019, many of the turkeys that were found on higher-elevation U.S. Forest Service lands in northeastern Utah moved to lower-elevation areas and haven’t returned to their usual high-elevation areas yet.

In northern Utah, turkeys can be found in Box Elder County on the north side of the Raft River Mountains up Clear Creek, One Mile, Johnson and Wildcat canyons.

Hunters can also find turkeys in

the Bear River Valley along the Bear River Corridor, as well as along the Wellsville Range from Deweyville to Willard and around Mantua. Turkeys can also be found in Cache County along the Wellsville Range and the Bear River Range, and along major drainages south of the Idaho border. Higher densities of birds can be found above Mendon, Wellsville, Clarkston, Cove, Richmond, Hyrum, Avon and Paradise. Turkeys can also be found on public lands above Kamas in Slate Creek and Yellow Pine at lower densities.

In southeastern Utah, hunters can find Merriam’s turkeys in the La Sal and Abajo mountains. Popular areas to find Rio Grande turkeys in this part of the state include along the Colorado and Green rivers, as well as many of their tributaries such as the San Rafael River, Price River, Range Creek, Gordon Creek, Huntington Creek, Ferron Creek, and drainages along the Book Cliffs.

Be aware that many areas along these waterways are private land, and hunters must get written permission from the landowner before hunting.

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General tips Rio Grande turkeys are usually found at lower elevations. River bottoms dotted with cottonwood trees and areas containing mostly oak and pinyon-juniper trees are some of their favorite spots. Merriam’s turkeys, on the other hand, are typically found in ponderosa pine forests at higher elevations.

If you’re planning to hunt, try to get out and scout a few days before your hunt begins. Becoming familiar with the area and locating where the turkeys are is key to a successful hunt. You should spend time observing the turkeys’ daily patterns so that during the hunt, you can set up in an area where the birds will be active.

Typically, more turkeys are harvested between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. than during any other time of day.

“Turkeys are often found on private property, so be aware of the land ownership in the area you’re hunting and remember that you must get written permission from the landowner before you can hunt on their property,” Talley said. “Also, calls and decoys can greatly increase your success, so take time to practice

with those beforehand. And lastly, turkeys have incredible eyesight so be sure to wear good camo and sit very still.”

For other general turkey hunting tips, visit the DWR website.

Buying a turkey permit You can buy a permit for the statewide general season anytime between now and when the hunt ends on May 31. General-season permits are available on the DWR website or at a variety of license agent locations and DWR offices. If you decide to buy a permit from a store or DWR office, make sure to maintain social distancing recommendations, and check to see if the store hours have been altered due to COVID-19.

For more information on season dates and permits, see page 36-37 of the 2019-20 Utah Upland Game & Turkey Guidebook. The free guidebook is available on the DWR website or at hunting license agent locations and DWR offices.

“Utah’s turkey populations are doing great,” Talley said. “Whether you’re a long-time hunter or just getting started, this is a great time to get a tag and chase some gobblers.”

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Cleaning with Coronavirus in mind TERESA HUNSAKER

USU extension family life educator

LOGAN — Practicing good hygiene, washing hands for at least 20 seconds, covering a cough or sneeze and avoiding contact with others are all important steps to help thwart the spread of coronavirus. In addition is the practice of cleaning surfaces and locations where others who carry the virus may have spread their germs.

According to The World Health Organization and an immunologist who has studied coronaviruses at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the virus droplets can live on surfaces like glass and hard plastics for up to 96 hours. While the estimates are based on data from the 2003 SARS outbreak, the COVID-19 is a “genetic cousin” to SARS and has the same genetic makeup, so the lifespan is very similar.

A more recent study found that the COVID-19 coronavirus can survive up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on card-

board, and up to 2 to 3 days on plastic and stainless steel. The researchers also found that this virus can hang out as droplets in the air for up to 3 hours before they fall, but most often they will fall more quickly.

Cleaning surfaces (Non-food) We are constantly exposed to “dirty” surfaces, which is nothing new, and for the most part, they don’t make us sick. But the highly infectious COVID-19 can easily spread without any known personal exposure to the virus, which most likely means it came from surface contact.

The easy solution is to consciously clean the surfaces around you. Even if the stores are out of sanitizing products, don’t forget that soap and water work great, so start there to clean hands, sinks, countertops, door knobs, etc.

Another option for sanitizing is a solution of half water and half rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol (70% or higher). Straight 70% alcohol can even be poured

over a stack of paper towels that has been cut in half, face wipes (but not used on the face) or directly on a cleaning rag to clean remotes, knobs/handles and many other surfaces.

Prepare a bleach solution by mixing 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water. This can be used on countertops and door handles/ knobs, but should not be used on electronics.

For tablets, cell phones, keyboards and screens, a microfiber cloth with a 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol (70%+) solution is safe. The cloth should be rung out well and followed with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use paper towels on screens, tablets or cell phones. Most commercial sanitizing wipes are also effective—if you can find them in the store.

To be the most effective, disinfecting solutions of any kind should be used according to the manufacturer recommendations in the amount and con-

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loosen any grit, and let stand for a minute so the grit can drop to the bottom. Place the greens in a colander and run them under cold water very thoroughly, using a sprayer if you have one.

Root vegetables: Scrub under cool running water with a vegetable brush.

Sturdy vegetables and fruits: For items such as green beans, asparagus, cucumbers and grapes, rinse well under a high-pressure stream of water while rubbing with your hands.

Let dry in a clean colander if needed.

Tender vegetables and fruits: For softer/tender produce like tomatoes, ripe stone fruit, mushrooms and berries, rinse under a steady but low-pressure stream of cool water, turning the items gently with your hands to ensure all sides are rinsed but not bruised. Spread on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry so they don’t get crushed. Because bananas are peeled, just remember to wash your hands after peeling and before touching or consuming the interior fruit.

Consumers who are immunocompromised may want to purchase pre-packaged fruits

tact time suggested for it.

Cleaning fruits, Veggies The recommendation for washing fruits and vegetables has not changed because of the coronavirus. Wash produce well with cool water, and use a scrubbing brush on rough-textured produce such as potatoes, cantaloupe, carrots, etc.

The FDA has reported that no COVID-19 virus has been transmitted by food or food packaging. The virus needs a human host, and it cannot grow in food. However, it can remain viable on surfaces, and if a person infected with the virus was shopping and coughed or sneezed on the produce, the virus could potentially be spread.

When it comes to best practices for food handling at home, keep counters and work surfaces washed and sanitized frequently, wash your hands well, and wash your produce well before cutting and preparing it. Here are tips for cleaning produce.

Lettuce and other leafy greens: Fill a large bowl with water and immerse the greens in it. Swish them around to

and vegetables as an added measure of caution or choose to eat cooked fruits and vegetables.

We still don’t know how conditions such as exposure to sunlight, heat or cold can affect COVID -19 survival times. For now, data suggests water will do the best job of eliminating it on produce, and it’s not necessary to use special rinse solutions for fruits and vegetables. Adding vinegar or lemon juice to water, or commercial products for produce, if desired, is still an acceptable practice. These additives mainly improve the surface tension of the water to help it rinse more effectively, rather than serve as a microbial kill additive.

As we learn more, it will be posted on the CDC’s website of recommendations as well as the USU Extension website for COVID-19 resources at https://extension.usu.edu/ covid-19/. The Center for Biocide Chemistries https://www. americanchemistry.com/ Novel-Coronavirus-Fighting-Products-List.pdf includes a list of products that help fight COVID-19.

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The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser made negotiating the back country roads in Nine Mile Canyon an easy task including to this trailhead that leads to an ancient Fremont Indian site.

A trip with the luxurious 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser SUNDAY DRIVE

BY CRAIG AND DEANNE CONOVER

With a history that goes back over 60 years, that includes 4-wheel drive vehicles of every sort from convertibles to trucks, the Toyota Land Cruiser has become an icon and a true 4X4 to be reckoned with. It is also the longest running name in the Toyota line and was at one time their best-selling model.

Only the Chevrolet Suburban has a longer running history than that of the Land Cruiser.

Over the years, especially in the last decade, the Land Cruiser has morphed from what we would consider a Jeep-like vehicle with a soft top and very rugged appearance to a luxury four-wheel drive that will tackle any situation. With all of the extra features included we would expect to be able to take this rugged SUV anywhere. In fact back in its history it made it further up Mt. Fuji in Japan than any other had at the time!

That being said when we found out a Land Cruiser was on its way we planned for a little day trip down to Nine Mile Canyon in Carbon County, Utah. We had heard nothing but rave reviews on seeing the many petroglyphs that exist in the canyon and figured it would be a great test in the Land Cruiser as we included a trip up over the mountain to the north that would put us in Myton, UT; close to Duchesne.

So on Saturday morning we packed up a few things along with treats and a lunch for the day, but realized we couldn’t find our small cooler to keep things refrigerated. Not a problem in the Land Cruiser as the center console between the seats has a cooling option that turned out to be a lifesaver for the day.

We were able to get various dips, cheeses and some water loaded up in the console and everything stayed cool for the entire trip of over 300 miles and 9 hours!

The Land Cruiser comes complete with the new Toyota Safety Sense P that included radar cruise control and lane departure warning that helped us to navigate the canyons and stay the proper distance behind the vehicle in front of us for the long canyon drive from Springville to Price on Highway 6.

The drive up through Nine Mile Canyon was way different than we had expected. In early spring there was green

grass starting to poke up through the soil and leaves starting to appear on the cottonwood trees along the Nine Mile Creek.

The beautiful red rock cliffs reminded us of being in southern Utah as they rose into the crystal blue skies. We were equally impressed with the literally hundreds of different locations to see ancient Indian rock art along the road.

Some of these places were visible without even getting out of the Land Cruiser.

We had to keep a sharp eye out to see some of them as they are not well marked in the canyon with others having easy hiking trails to view them. The Land Cruiser was the perfect vehicle to have for the long ride as it was as comfortable as we could have imagined inside and took all the imperfections in the road with ease.

After exploring the canyon as far as the pavement went and the rock art ended we back tracked for a few miles in order to get to the split that headed over the mountains to Myton.

This road quickly turned into a good dirt path that made having the Land Cruiser even more advantageous.

In fact, as we approached the summit we saw a small sign that pointed east saying the Green River was only 24 miles away at Sand Wash.

We had no idea we had gone that far to the east and were that close to the river, we had a Land Cruiser that should go anywhere, so off we went to see the Green River!

This drive was even better than the road up Nine Mile canyon featuring twists and turns and scenery that was so amazing. Riding in the Land Cruiser we hardly even noticed we drove all the way on dirt.

Getting down the river was indeed accomplished through a sand wash which was an easy to maneuver with the awesome 4-wheel driver capabilities of the Cruiser. We would not recommend this drive without a 4-wheel drive but would recommend getting out to see some of the most amazing views in the state that most folks will never see.

Inside the Land Cruiser was loaded with all kinds of extras, there was leather all around the cabin, on the seats, doors and steering wheel with beautiful real wood and chrome accents. The front seats were both heated and cooled along with a heated steering wheel and even the second row came

with adjustable heated seats.

On the climate control side, there is an included four-zone control that allows not only the front passengers to choose their cruising temperature but both occupants of the rear seats can also pick the perfect temperature through the use of 28 individual vents located throughout the cabin.

Standard in the Land Cruiser is a 14 speaker JBL sound system that is in a class all its own. With the cabin so quiet, it was awesome to have a great sound system to go along with it, made the long drive over dirt roads even more enjoyable.

The nine-inch touch screen located in the center console

of the dashboard made for easy access to all the controls we could have ever needed.

Navigation is standard along with satellite radio and Bluetooth connectivity the navigation even knew where we were throughout the day trip, even in the back country.

Luxury and four wheel drive prowess combine in the perfect match of the Toyota Land Cruiser as the large V8 engine proved to be all the power we would even need. We had an awesome week and even more important Saturday with the 2020 version of Toyota’s oldest child.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Mayor and City Council of Fairview City will hold a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect in seeking funding from Community Impact Board (CIB), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Rural Development in the form of a loan/grant for $2,960,000 for a sewer reuse project pursuant to Utah Administrative Code R317-13.1, Requirements for Waste Discharges.

The project includes treating the water from the wastewater plant and reused as secondary water to irrigate the Fairview City Cemetery.

The public hearing will begin the hour of 7:35 p.m.

The location of the public hearing is in the City Office, 85 South State Street, Fairview, Utah.

In the event traditional meetings are being discouraged because of the COVID -19 or other rules, regulations or executive orders, those wishing to participate in the public hearing may call the following number (435) 427-0233, PIN access 1515, prior to the meeting to connect to the meeting or receive instructions to do so.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds.

All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

DATED this 12th day of May 2020. /s/ Jan Anderson Fairview City Recorder Legal notice 52726 Published in The Pyramid May 14, 2020.

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OBITUARIES Jody A. Cloward 1959~2020 SALT LAKE CITY — Jody Arlene Dase Cloward “Mamma Bear” returned to Great Spirit May 4, 2020.

Jody was born in Salt Lake City, Oct. 23, 1958, and was adopted by Ted and Betty Dase, Mt. Pleasant, in March 1959. This included a new big brother, William or Billy.

A few years later, Jody was again blessed by welcoming a new family member, her older sister, Nancy Kyle.

Jody was an avid sports player and loved everything that was fast: skiing, fast pitch softball, basketball, volleyball, and track/field (hurdles being her favorite). Her passion for athleticism and love for friends combined when she served as president of the Girls’ Athletic Association and President of Sanpete County Women’s Softball League.

Jody graduated from North Sanpete High School in 1976.

She married James Cloward in 1976, but later divorced. It was shortly after the divorce that Jody started unofficially using the last name of Bear to reflect her connection to Native American spirituality.

She worked many jobs in order to put herself through college, graduating from Snow College in 1988 with an AS degree.

She later attended Colorado State University and graduated from Pueblo Community College in 1991 with an addi-

tional degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

She worked in long-term and rehab centers all over Salt Lake County, retiring after 27 years as a therapist.

From spring to fall, Jody practically lived in her garden and yard. She also loved fishing and camping with her family and friends.

Jody had “two of the most beautiful children in the world”, Aaron James in 1976 and Lorie Ann in 1978. Her life was blessed with three grandchildren, Jaiden D. Faber, Jackson M. Faber and Cheyann A. Faber. Her kids and grandkids were the light and love of her life.

She was preceded in death by parents, Ted and Betty Dase; sister, Nancy Lee Burnside; Zachary A. Dase, Mason Dyches and several aunts, uncles and friends.

Due to the current pandemic, services will be delayed indefinitely. To see Jody’s virtual memorial, please visit JodyDBear.com.

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 June 10, 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) 65-4164 (a45731): Benjamin and Elinor Carrick propose(s) using 0.0062 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles east of Mt. Pleasant) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Legal notice 52631 Published in The Pyramid May 14 and 21, 2020.

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.

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Locations include city hall, library, cemetery and welcome signs located at the entrances of North and South State Street.

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cation, which has water and good soil. Each month one of the garden hosts will be featured in the local newspaper.

Take advantage of an opportunity to serve and contact Mt. Pleasant City Hall at 462-2456 to register and select a personal garden.

Local students graduate from Boise State University BOISE, ID — This spring at Boise State University, 2,785 students were eligible for 3,232 degrees and certificates, with 785 students eligible for honors; 389 cum laude, 311 magna cum laude and 85 summa cum laude.

The following local students earned degrees: Lexi Russell, Ephraim, grad-

uated with a/an RRT Respiratory Care BS; and Tyson Faumui, Ephraim, graduated with a/an MSW Advanced Standing.

Watch the full commencement ceremony, along with shout-out videos from students and faculty, at boisestate.edu/commencement.

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personally connect, but it was just different because it was through video conferencing.

While some people may be concerned about confidentiality in an online format or their ability to use video conferencing, NAMI Utah assures confidentiality, and technological problems have been minimal.

Participants must register ahead of time and will receive a weekly confidential log-in invitation, which allows them to join the online meeting.

Starting in May, family members of loved ones with mental health conditions can attend online family support groups every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Adults with mental health conditions are encouraged to attend Connection support groups every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.

To register for support groups go to https://form.jotform.com/200846724854158.

For more information, contact Christene Finch at christene@namiut.org.

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Sherrie Llewelyn, State trainer of support group facilitators, says the positive response of NAMI Utah’s pilot online support groups brings tears to her eyes. “This quarantine feels so isolating and lonely for people who don’t regularly struggle with mental illness, so being able to offer this to the community is truly remarkable.”

Greg, a support group facilitator for adults with mental health conditions, helped pilot NAMI Utah’s first online support groups. “I can’t stress enough how excited I am to continue on this endeavor especially after the turnout and success of the first one.”

NAMI Utah Board President Owen Ashton was worried about people’s ability to emotionally connect in an online format. He said he was pleased that when he participated in the Connection support group earlier in April, he was able to

search university with nearly 28,000 students, Boise State is proud to be powered by creativity and innovation. Located in Idaho’s capital city, the university has a growing research agenda and plays a crucial role in the region’s knowledge economy and famed quality of life. Learn more at www.BoiseState.edu.

tion seminars will be held each Thursday in May at 7 p.m. To register contact Eric Keil at eric@namiut.org.

Coming soon are other NAMI classes offered online in both English and Spanish.

About NAMI Utah The mission of NAMI Utah is to ensure the dignity and improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and their families through our three cornerstones: support, education, and advocacy. All NAMI Utah programs and classes are offered at no charge for anyone who has mental illness or a friend or family member of someone with mental illness. NAMI Utah’s programs also include Ending-the-Silence for students, families, and school support staff, Progression (teens 13 – 18) and Basics (parents) classes. NAMI Utah’s Mentor Line takes calls Monday through Friday, 9 am – 4 pm.

For more information about NAMI Utah, call 801 3239900. www.namiut.org.

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restrictions and as authorized by the Temple Department,” the letter said. “The four phases of opening are designed to reduce risk, accommodate the demand and capacity of the temple, and observe any relevant health restrictions in the temple district.”

Phase 1: Living husbandand-wife sealings by appointment • Perform living sealings only for previously endowed members under strict guidelines and safety precautions Phase 2: Open for all living ordinances only • Perform all temple ordinances for living individuals • Maintain closure of patron housing, clothing and cafeteria operations Phase 3: Open for all ordinances with restrictions • Continue providing ordinances for living individuals • Provide proxy ordinances for ancestors in a restricted manner • Open patron housing, clothing and cafeteria operations as needed Phase 4: Open for full operations • Resume regular temple operations Temple marriages will be scheduled Monday through Saturday by appointment only and will be limited to one sealing ceremony or family at a time in the temple, according to the church letter.

Couples will be required to

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support vital programs—impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care, and public policy.

They also are used to redraw the boundaries of con-

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live in the temple district of the temple they are scheduling.

“All government and public health directives will be observed, including restrictions related to travel and crossing of state or other regional borders, and the use of safety equipment such as masks,” the letter said.

For this first phase, temples will have a very limited number of staff in them — as few as two or three people. Each bride, groom and their limited number of guests will be greeted at the door of the temple and escorted to the sealing room.

“The bride and groom are invited to come to the temple dressed in the customary white trousers, shirt and tie (for men) and dresses (for women). They will then dress in ceremonial temple clothing within the temple,” the First Presidency said.

The number of participants in each sealing will be restricted to the bride, groom and a limited number of guests per instructions provided at the time of scheduling.

“Only those who are in good health and have no symptoms of COVID-19 should come to the temple,” the letter said.

“The sealing and other rooms in the temple will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following each ceremony.”

According to the First Presidency, as directed by the Temple Department, other temples will begin to reopen based on local government and public health directives.

For currently scheduled liv-

ing ordinances, members will be contacted by temple staff to confirm their appointment or to reschedule. Priority for scheduling ordinances will then be given to members who had their appointments canceled because of temple closures. Members in this circumstance should call the temple to schedule an ordinance. Final priority will then be given to new appointments, according to the phased plans announced.

Many of the volunteer temple workers are of retirement age and older. Each temple president is to take extra precautions to protect temple workers and patrons, the letter said.

This will include allowing patrons to wear their own masks and gloves, providing hand sanitizer at several locations in the temple and encouraging frequent handwashing and social distancing.

Adjustments to temple operating schedules, seating arrangements and temple facilities also will be made to further increase safety, the letter said.

“We ask for your continued faith and prayers that this pandemic and its lingering effects may pass,” the letter concludes. “We look forward to the day that we can resume full operation of our temples, congregations and missionary service.”

The current status of individual temples can be viewed on each individual temple’s page on Temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

gressional and state legislative districts and accurately determine the number of congressional seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories. In mid-March, homes across the country

began receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census.

Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail.

When you respond to the census, you’ll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020.

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