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Despite COVID-19, July 4th activities still planned this weekend

Mt. Pleasant’s Basin Drive In was one of many drive-in theaters nationwide to screen a Garth Brooks concert June 27 designed specifically for drive-in theater audiences.

Garth Brooks concert at Basin Drive In lifts spirits

BY GLORIA ALBRECHT

MT. PLEASANT—The Basin Drive In was buzzing with excitement on Saturday night as show time drew near for a nationwide, one-of-a-kind concert featuring Garth Brooks that was designed for drive-in theaters.

A sell-out crowd of fans from near and far came early to enjoy snacks from the grill and tailgating with their families.

Fans set up speakers on the tops of trucks and cranked up their car stereos. They sat in the open on lawn chairs, in truck beds and in their vehicles. As the sun was going down, video music clips of Randall King played on the screen to set the mood.

Then came Garth Brooks, reaching out to fans in Mt. Pleasant and throughout the nation.

Garth and his band played 18 songs in all, including nostalgic favorites like “Fishin’ in the Dark”

and “Friends in Low Places.” He touched the audience with “We Shall Be Free,” and when Garth’s smoky voice sang “The Thunder Rolls,” it seemed appropriate that a brief rain shower drizzled on Mt. Pleasant.

The audience was clearly appreciative of the effort Garth Brooks put into the event, but with social distancing on everyone’s mind, fans mostly kept to their own vehicles. It was evident that the chance to get out and to see this country music legend perform uplifted the audience.

Between songs, Brooks spoke to the fans from his heart and his genuine sincerity was very moving.

Event production company Encore Live presented the concert.

The company plans, organizes and executes many types of events across the country. Encore Live founder and CEO Walter Kinzie said, “Garth worked around the

clock at his ranch near Nashville to bring this thing to life.”

Americans are surely wondering if they have witnessed the dawn of a new era of entertainment. Speaking about that idea, Kinzie is not saying much about Encore Live’s plans, but said the company would have some announcements later on while mentioning, “Ticketmaster is in the process of developing an all-new piece of software” aimed at helping his company sell tickets for similar future events more efficiently.

When the Garth Brooks drive-in concert tickets went on sale on June 19, more than 50,000 tickets were sold within two hours. Ticketmaster was forced to halt sales at one point as more than 300,000 people were in the queue waiting to purchase tickets.

They relaunched the ticket sales the following day. It is estimated that more than 1 million fans saw the show.

Sanpete Pantry discontinues partnership with Drive4Food MT. PLEASANT—Several years ago, Drive4Food, a nonprofit organization, was created to raise money for the Sanpete Pantry. Since that time, it has evolved into five fundraising events per year. Generous community donations have increased each year since the inception of D4F. Sponsorships from local businesses for events such as a golf tournament, OHV ride and 5K and 10K runs have allowed the pantry to cover some of its operating costs for USD 75¢

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providing food to the less privileged in Sanpete County.

The Sanpete Pantry wishes to express appreciation to the residents of the county for supporting Drive4Food through fundraising and volunteering. The community’s support for the various fundraising events that have been held during the past few years has been lifesaving.

The pantry’s partnership with the Sanpete community has been very rewarding and D4F has worked diligently to earn residents’ trust and respect.

There has been a great response from the community through online donations during the restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 virus.

These same restrictions have made traditional fundraising events very difficult in conjunction with the D4F organization.

Because of this, the Sanpete Pantry has discontinued its partnership with D4F as of June 15 and wishes to thank all those who have supported D4F in the past. Drive4Food will be under new management and will no longer be involved in fundraising for the Sanpete Pantry.

All fundraising, donations and grants will be managed directly by the Sanpete Pantry. Donations can be made directly by going to SanpetePantry.org, sending an email to sanpetepantry@gmail.com or calling 435-462-3006.

Sanpete County’s traditional July 4th celebrations will look a little different this year, with many activities canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still a number of events and contests planned for residents to enjoy.

Whether you enjoy sports, chalk art, photography or even video games, there’s an opportunity to participate this weekend. There will also be several chances to view fireworks.

Following is a roundup of various activities being conducted in Sanpete County communities this weekend.

Mt. Pleasant events Due to the pandemic, Mt. Pleasant City’s regular Hub City Days events have been canceled (with the exception of the July 4 fireworks at the city park). However, there will be a series of virtual activities offered this weekend. They are as follows: nn Freedom Display: Send the city your before and after photos of your decorated porch or patio representing the 4th of July. Prizes will be given for the most creative, most patriotic and the most fun. Send your photos to front.desk@mtpleasantcity.com. Watch for these photos to be posted on mtpleasantcity.com and on the city’s Facebook page @MountPleasantCity. nn Chalk the Block: Patriotic Challenge. Categories are ages 8 and under, 9 to 15 and 16 and older.

Take a picture of your sidewalk/ driveway artwork and send it to front.desk@mtpleasantcity.com.

Prizes will be awarded according to age group. nn Hub City Days Virtual Family Fun Run: Through July 4, run your way and make this 5K a fun family event. All participants will receive a T-shirt and be entered into a random drawing for prizes. Sign up at mtpleasantcity.com under the recreation tab. Cost: 5K Individual — $10. Kids 1 Mile (12 and under) — $5.

Family 5K or Mile (up to 6 people) — $40. nn Favorite Photo Contest: Mt. Pleasant City is seeking extraordinary photos that highlight what residents love about Mt. Pleasant.

Participants may enter up to three photos. The winner will receive a $25 gift card redeemable to Mt. Pleasant City businesses. Send photos to front.desk@mtpleasantcity.com.

Submit photos in high-resolution .jpg format. Each photo must be 4MB or smaller. Photos will be judged on originality, artistic composition, technical quality, relevance to the city and photographic technique. Winners may be asked to provide full-resolution files of

their images.

Winners will be announced and images displayed on the city’s website and Facebook page and in the city newsletter. Whether you’re a winner or not, it’s all about sharing your own ideas of what you love about Mt. Pleasant. nn Open Plunge: The pool at the Aquatic Center, 74 E. Main, will be open July 4 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cost is $2 per person. Keep in mind that due to social distancing, the pool is limited to 50 people, so call ahead to check pool status at 435462-1333. nn Madden Tournament Drive-In Style at the Aquatic Center: July 3 beginning at dusk (9:15 p.m.) and continuing until games are over. 74 East Main, Aquatic Center Parking Lot, 74 E. Main. Open to all ages.

Join us for this “Drive-In Style” video game tournament. All players will be required to play from their own vehicle. Games will be projected on screens outside of the Aquatic Center. Game controllers will be provided and sanitized after every use. For tournament rules and to register, go to mtpleasantcity. com under the recreation tab. nn Fireworks: July 4 at dusk (around 9 p.m.). The fireworks will be launched from an area just east of the Mt. Pleasant City Park. Those attending are asked to note that any drones flying in the vicinity of the fireworks will result in the fireworks shutting down immediately.

Sanpete Scouts Breakfast Scout Troop 527 will host its Fourth of July Breakfast on Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 S. State, Mt. Pleasant. COVID-19-friendly take out available. Cost is $7 per person with all proceeds going to support Sanpete Scouts. For more information, contact Gary Cole at 435-8516955 or gary@sanpetescouts.com.

Gunnison events Friday, July 3 nn Food Vendors: Dinner and treats in the Gunnison City Park, 260 N. Main, from 5 to 10 p.m. nn Team FMX Motorcycle Show performances: City park at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. nn Auction: 7 p.m., city park.

Proceeds to go to the G-Hill Project, an effort to purchase the land where the Gunnison “G” is located. There will be a variety of items auctioned off that have been donated by local businesses and residents. nn Free concert: Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand, 8:45 p.m., city park. nn Fireworks: 10 p.m., city park.

Saturday, July 4 nn Flag-Raising Ceremony and Please see ACTIVITIES, Page A6

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Letters to the Editor Economy will not survive another shutdown Editor: When I heard Dr. Dunn wanting to put us back in “Orange” phase because the coronavirus numbers are increasing again, I and my family exclaimed, “No!” (KSL reported June 22nd: Utah epidemiologist warns state is in COVID-19 acceleration phase, shutdown could be ‘only viable option’) You can’t stop all infections. To live a “sterile” life is not possible! People are not meant to live 6 feet apart or wear a mask all day. This

is not wisdom. The virus has to run its course, and to shut schools, public places, large celebrations (like the 4th of July), some businesses, etc. down is ridiculous. It is like damning the Amazon River. It can’t be done. The economy will not survive.

Are we going to do this shutdown with every rise of this infection? From what I am seeing, Dr. Dunn wants this. Yes, the virus will kill some people. Death is part of life. The influenza virus has also been deadly. But did we

shut things down when it has killed so many people in the past? No. So my thought is this: First, we need to contact our leaders (in the city, county and state) and tell them to stop shutting things down. Let the virus run its course and let us get back to work, play, school, etc. If people don’t want to go out and associate with others, let them — it is their choice. But don’t force the rest of us to stop our lives for a virus that will most likely make most of

us sick but not kill us all. Let your voice be heard.

Secondly, let us improve our own immune systems by eating right, sleeping well, being active, being clean and so forth, so that our bodies to fight this and other viruses. Third, let us boost our spiritual lives as well by believing in Jesus Christ, repenting, keeping all of God’s commandments and praying.

Maybe then God will help us and this nation.

Sara Staker Mt. Pleasant

Thanks for Lamb Day help Editor: As a lifelong resident of Fountain Green born 74 years ago, I am extremely grateful

I feel bad that we will have managed this long without his to have a mayor that caress enough to straighten out our no Lamb Day this year since it guidance! Praise the Lord!

Dean Hansen backwoods feelings about was started in 1932.

Fountain Green Lamb Day. I don’t know how we have

Don’t build bureaucracy Editor: Utah Code section 63G-7201 states, “Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, each governmental entity and each employee of a governmental entity are immune from suit for any injury that results from the exercise of a governmental function.”

They are above the law. This frustrates the charge, “It is the responsibility of the people to correct the abuses of government,” Utah Constitution Art. I Sec. 2 and Sec. 27, and makes a mockery of the Declaration of Independence’s “All men are created equal.”

According to the Bureau

Department of Justice Statistics 2008 Census, Utah has 4,782 sworn police officers, about 175 for each 100,000 residents. Larger cities have more police officers per capita than small ones. For instance, Gilbert, Arizona, has 9.9 police per 100,000 while Chicago, Illinois, has 44. Denver, Colorado, has 24.2; Mesa, Arizona, 17; Reno, Nevada, 14.5; Las Vegas, Nevada, 19 (North Las Vegas, 12).

Per the 2010 census, Ephraim has population of 6,135 with nine police offic� cers, gives about 147 police offers per 100,000 residence.

This is way out of proportion

to the rest of the country and an insult to the people.

I have helped volunteers sandbag properties during emergency flood conditions.

I have watched the volunteer fire departmental at work in different occasions. I believe the people to be good responsible citizens, ready and willing to respond in an emergency. I think they don’t need policing to the extraordinary extent provided.

I have addressed the city council and written letters to the editor encouraging the city to replace the poisonous chlorine treatment of their water system and implement

oxygen. Other cities have done it. Chlorine has been proven to affect the immune system adversely while oxygen has proven a boost to the immune system.

Now in the mist of the coronavirus epidemic, a good immune system is a necessary condition for survival. I am frustrated. I would be encouraged with Ephraim City’s values if instead of over-regulating the citizens and building its bureaucracy, the city would use the utility surplus to provide superior water to protect our health.

Frank Crowther Ephraim

Sanpete County booking report MANTI—Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: June 22 Beau James Davidson, of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of possession with intent to distribute meth, possession with intent to distribute THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was

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Niccole Jane Tolman, of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Adult Probation and Parole on charges of possession with intent to distribute meth, possessions with intent to distribute THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and a 4th District Court – American Fork warrant. Bail was set at $10,680.

Kenneth Wayne Lund, of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Manti by Adult Probation and Parole on an AP&P 72hour hold and a charge of obstructing justice. Bail was set at $1,950.

David Alan Wilson, of Payson, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on a charge of assault. Bail was set at $1,070.

June 23 Luis Ricardo Jauregui, of Spring City, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 6th District Court warrant. Bail was set at $5,000.

Travis David Sweat, of Chester, was arrested on Highway 89 at Mile Post 259 by the Sanpete County

Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI, open container and lane travel provision. Bail was set at $1,740.

Keith Eric Matthews, of West Jordan, was arrested at the Emery County Jail by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of intoxication/disorderly conduct, aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, assault/ assault in the presence of a child, and possessions/use of weapon while under influence. No bail was set.

June 24 Kimberly Denece Bronson, of Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on charges of damage to a communication device, intoxication/threats of violence, child abuse, domestic assault in the presence of a child, disorderly conduct, and interfering with an arresting officer/72-hour hold. No bail was set.

Larry Trent Edmunds, of Spring City, was arrested in Spring City by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury. No bail was set.

Mickelle Sue Stavros, of Spanish Fork, was arrested in Spanish Fork by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a 6th District Court warrant and a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $1,950.

Dillon Q. Simons, of Moroni, was arrested in Moroni

by Adult Probation and Parole on a 2nd District Court – Farmington warrant. No bail was set.

June 27 Thomas William Nugent, of Lake Forest, Illinois, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of criminal mischief and assault. Bail was set at $3,020.

Coty Ray Newman, of Centerfield, was arrested in Centerfield by the Gunnison Police Department on charges of domestic violence in the presence of a child x2 and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $5,650.

Kevin Michael Olsen, of Spring City, was arrested in Spring City by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of assault. Bail was set at $1,070.

Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction held June 16 are as follows: Receipts: 357; last week: 1,024; feeder steers: steady; feeder heifers: steady.

Slaughter bulls: higher.

Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs 150.00-172.50; 300-400

lbs 135.00-150.00; 400500 lbs scarce; 500-600 lbs 121.00-153.00; 600-700 lbs 112.00-135.00; 700-800 lbs 108.00-125.00; 800-900 lbs 105.00-118.00; 900-1000 lbs 98.00-112.45; 1000 lbs scarce.

Holstein steers: 700-800 lbs 57.00-77.00; 800-1000 lbs 62.00.

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

lbs scarce; 400-500 lbs 105.00-140.00; 500-600 lbs 107.00-129.00; 600-700 lbs 104.00-125.00; 700 800 lbs 87.50-109.00; 800-900 lbs scarce; 900-1300 lbs scarce; heiferettes: scarce.

Bred cows: scarce.

Cows: 59.00-68.50 Pairs: 900.00-1100.00 per head.

Cutting bulls: scarce.

Slaughter bulls: 75.5087.75.

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Announcing Sanpete: The Nation I’ve been observing the presidential political process, as I’m sure many of you have. Though unofficial, it looks like we have Joe and Donald as candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties.

I don’t really want to use this space for any attempt at giving my opinion on where I believe we are as a country in terms of leadership for the next four years. Some of you would share my opinion, some of you wouldn’t.

I believe it will suffice if I just say: I think the time is ripe for Sanpete County to declare its independence.

We kind of like our isolated location here, and most of us realize that we’re basically our own little world anyway.

So why not make it official?

I’ve alluded to this concept here and there over the years but haven’t flat out put it on the table. But now, with the “Rohna virus” and all, maybe the time is right.

Don’t think that I’m unprepared and half-cocked with this idea. I’ve done my research. For example, I’ve learned that Sanpete is pretty close to the same population as Liechtenstein, San Marino and Monaco, all of which are successful independent nations in Europe.

Heck, we have way more inhabitants than independent Vatican City. Geographically, we’re far and away bigger than any of those countries.

When first hearing of this proposal, some of you may look at me earnestly and ask, “Why?” — to which I knit my eyebrows in a scholarly fashion and respond, “Look — why not?” (I’ve been watching the politicians on the TV news channels and I’ve noticed that they all start their responses to questions with the word “look.” Then they ask some sort of dumbbell question back at the original questioner.)

Here’s the deal. Sanpete has what other people want.

We have wide-open spaces.

We have places for people to keep their horses, cows, pigs, alpacas, llamas, dogs, cats and hamsters.

For people who don’t want to take the time to care for their own animals, there are wild ones that just come with the territory: deer, elk, raccoons, skunks, mountain lions and bear, depending on where in Sanpete you live.

People also want quaint and charming stuff. Sanpete is dripping with quaint and charming. The people are quaint and the landscape is charming. If you’re unfamiliar with the word “quaint,” don’t worry; I looked it up for you. It means “attractively unusual or old-fashioned.”

Okay, I’m not so sure about the “attractively” part for some of us, but we’ve got the “unusual” part down. As far as “old-fashioned” goes, well, we’re not quite Amish, but you can see it from here.

We have wonderful recreational opportunities here.

Our mountains, lakes and streams are terrific places to enjoy life. Sanpete is a paradise for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and all

things outdoors.

We’re geographically big with a small population.

People like that concept. We need to capitalize on that.

So what does all this have to do with seceding from the union? The first and most obvious answer is self-determination with leaders who we know and pretty much trust (as opposed to leaders that we pretty much know and don’t trust).

The second answer is the same answer that is the answer to so many questions that demand answers. The answer is: money.

Imagine this: passport control and immigration checkpoints on the main highways into the new country of Sanpete. Guest visas won’t be expensive, but there will be a cost. Immigration to Sanpete and gaining citizenship won’t be all that difficult, but there will be a cost. There will be a test to pass to obtain citizenship. It won’t be too hard, but there will be a cost.

People will be required to learn the locations of Mountainville, Shelleyville, Jerusalem and Freedom. There will be questions relative to de-beaking turkeys and picking seed. These are all things that people who live here should know about.

The money derived from visitor visas and citizenship applications will be nothing, though, compared to what the real payoff is from breaking away from the USA. Two words: foreign aid.

As an impoverished, foreign country surrounded by the United States, you can count on big bucks coming to us from Washington, D.C. Uncle Sam certainly won’t want Sanpeters to become restless and unhappy.

I think we can count on millions of dollars coming into our new Sanpete economy annually. If push comes to shove, we’ll import uranium and announce a nuclear program. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the money will come in to buy us off of that idea.

We’ll put a nice, gold dome on top of the Sanpete Courthouse and it will be our new capitol building. Our commissioners will initially draw straws to see who becomes the first president of the new country. The other two commissioners will become secretary of state and ambassador to the United Nations.

We’ll mint our own money.

Undoubtedly, there will be controversy as to what image will be on the coins. But I’m sure a proud turkey will be featured prominently.

Ben Franklin’s original idea of having a turkey be the national bird will finally be realized and implemented.

Well, you get the idea.

There may be a few wrinkles to iron out. But that’s to be expected. Starting a new country is rarely a completely smooth process. But in our case, it will be relatively pain-free. As problems arise, we’ll just throw money at them.

In the meantime, happy Fourth of July!

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The Gardener’s Corner: Tips to improve your garden or orchard now

BY RON MANN

Gardening has been one of the most popular hobbies for decades, which is easy to understand since it provides an opportunity to work outside, raise wonderful and nutritious food and, most often, a chance to meet new people.

The joy that comes from sharing ideas and plants is contagious. As a result, there are many wonderful “hacks” that are often shared between gardeners. This article will provide you with a few “hacks” that can make your gardening (or orcharding) even more joyful.

Gardening hacks Growing lettuce: You need only plant a few of your favorites. Then, rather then pulling them up when you harvest, simply cut the lettuce off about 1 to 2 inches above the ground. Now, continue to water, and within a few weeks you will have another lettuce to harvest.

Carrots: To grow large and beautiful carrots, all you need

to do is dig a V-shaped trench about 12 inches deep and six inches wide at the top, then fill it with a mixture of sand, compost material (peat moss, etc.) and some of the dirt you dug out. Water it thoroughly, then plant your seeds about 2 inches apart the next day. Be sure to keep them watered.

You will be very impressed with the product – a large, straight carrot.

Squash: Probably one of the biggest challenges when growing squash is squash bugs. There are several ways to deal with them. Place newspaper on the ground where you intend to plant squash, mixing small aluminum-type pieces in the soil before you plant.

Since squash bugs hibernate in the ground, lay pieces of wood (approximately 6 inches by 12 to 16 inches) around the squash.

Every few days or so, check the bottom of the wood. If you have squash bugs, they will usually be found there; simply kill them and replace

the wood. Make it a habit to check any leaves around dead leaves for squash bug eggs and smash them.

Strawberries: Keep the strawberries separated by about 12 inches and then cut off the “daughters.” These are the long, slender tendrils that grow out from the plant and produce additional plants. By cutting them off, the energy (nutrients) that would have gone to them goes to the main strawberry plant.

Tomatoes: A simple trick to increase the size and number of tomatoes is to prune them.

First, cut off any branches off the tomato plant that touch the ground. Then remove the new growth that usually forms between two limbs. Lastly, make sure that only companion-type plants are grown near the tomato plant.

Keeping the birds out: More than once I almost gave up keeping the birds out of our orchard and garden. Honestly, there is to my knowledge no 100 percent way to do this.

Sports

Mt. Pleasant men’s, women’s softball league standings Men’s Softball Standings MT. PLEASANT—In men’s softball action this week, it was MKJ Construction defeating DTM 18-15. 180 Fitness beat Master Batters 1817. Master Batters won over MKJ Construction 24-16.

DTM beat 180 Fitness 15-12.

Hermansen Equipment defeated Total Coverage Painting 17-15. Biggies won

over Total Coverage Painting 24-20. Hermansen Equipment defeated Biggies 25-16.

Men’s league softball standings are as follows: 1. Biggies 3-1 2. Master Batters 3-1 3. Hermansen Equipment 3-1 4. 180 Fitness 2-2 5. Total Coverage Painting 1-3 6. DTM 1-3

7. MKJ Construction 1-3 Women’s Softball Standings In women’s softball action this week, it was Butt Naked defeating Hits For Brains 325. Butt Naked beat Pitches Be Crazy 13-12.

Women’s league softball standings are as follows: 1. Butt Naked 3-0 2. Pitches Be Crazy 1-1 3. Hit for Brains 0-3

Locals graduate from University of Utah SALT LAKE CITY—The University of Utah celebrated the achievement of 8,628 graduates in first-ever virtual commencement ceremony held April 30.

The graduating class of 2020 includes students who graduated summer 2019, fall 2019 and spring 2020. Students in the Class of 2020 ranged in age from 18 to 69 and earned 9,280 degrees.

Graduates represented 50 U.S. states and 59 foreign countries. Local graduates include: Idania Blandon Hernandez, of Ephraim, whose major is listed as Psychology BS and Criminology BS. Celia Bean, of Ephraim, whose major is listed as Linguistics BA. Kade Dalton, of Ephraim, whose major is listed as Chemical Engineering BCH. Brian Droubay, of Manti, whose major is listed as Social Work PHD. Cutler Frandsen, of Gunnison, whose major is listed as Dentistry DDS. Jacie Gillett, of Manti, whose major is listed as Accounting MAC. Jakob Harris, of Fountain Green, whose major is listed as Family Communications & Human Development BS. Tricia Jensen, of Fairview,

whose major is listed as Psychology BS. Austin Kelsch, of Manti, whose major is listed as Accounting BS. Jonathan Reyes Martinez, of Chester, whose major is listed as Architectural Studies BS. Cash Stallings, of Ephraim,

whose major is listed as Geological Engineering BGE. The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.

Founded in 1850, it serves more than 32,000 students from across the nation and the world.

There are, however, several things that help, and there are lots of things advertised that are suppose to work but don’t.

I recommend you build a scarecrow out of PVC pipe, making it a female with large flowing skirts and holding a shiny metal rod. Move it every week or so. After Halloween, you can buy scary skeletons that can be dressed like women that actually move and make sounds – they really work.

You can buy whirligigs that spin and reflect light that sometimes scare away birds.

Also, long strips of reflective material hung on trees and around your garden sometimes work.

Expensive owls and equipment that make the sound of a gun going off every few minutes may work for a short while, but in the long run it doesn’t have any effect. We tried owls and the gun noise only to find out that after a while, the birds would actually sit on them.

Grasshopper invasions: Thank heaven we don’t live in East Africa or Pakistan, India or China. As of right now, they are being invaded by hundreds of billions — even trillions — of locusts that have and are destroying all their crops, inviting a famine.

Check for nymphs (immature grasshoppers). They are usually found in open or vacated fields. Spray them with Sevin, and do not let them get ahead of you. When they develop into full-fledged grasshoppers, you must guard your garden/orchards against them. Since I do not use chemicals in my garden, I resort to natural techniques.

Gather juniper boughs that have an odor and have some berries on them. Spread them all around your garden and they will tend to scare off most grasshoppers.

Or, make an organic spray from grasshoppers by collecting a quart jar full, placing them in an old mixer, adding water and wizzing them for a couple of minutes. Screen out the debris and then spray it in your garden. You can also add garlic and hot peppers.

Are your seeds good? It is always a good idea to check out your seeds before you plant them. This is done by placing a few seeds in a glass

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of water. If most float, throw them away.

Another method is laying them on a damp piece of toilet paper and folding the paper over several times. Check them in about seven days, and if they have not sprouted, they are probably not good. Throw them away.

Orchard hacks Remove dead limbs/ branches: Dead limbs/ branches attract insects, and they in turn will eventually attack the healthy limbs/ branches. This, in time, can have a profound negative impact on the health of your fruit trees. Always remove the dead limbs/branches as soon as they are discovered.

Proper fruit thinning: As soon as your fruit is about 1 to 2 inches in diameter, you should start thinning. About the first of July, the fruit is the right size to start thinning.

The fruit should be separated between 5 and 6 inches apart.

In the case of apples, leave the king fruit, which is the fruit that is the largest and always the center fruit of the five blossoms (fruit). Believe it or not, this will produce more and better fruit than not thinning.

Proper fertilization: For the best results you should always fertilize at least three times a year (four is better).

This should be done at the last of February, the first of June and the first of September.

A fourth fertilization should happen at the last of November. This will provide you with a healthy crop every year and reduce the loss due to early dropping of the fruit.

Monitor fruit trees regularly: By knowing the different tree diseases, you can walk through your orchard regularly and discover any diseases, then know what appropriate action to take. There

are many inexpensive books about fruit tree diseases that can be bought and quickly pay for themselves.

If you discover a disease you don’t understand, contact your local farm store or, if you live in this county, give me a call and I will try to identify the disease and explain how to deal with it.

Tree pruning: Correct pruning is a must if you expect to have large, nutritious and beautiful fruit. If you hire someone, make sure they know what they are doing and have them provide who they have worked for and how they learned to prune. I would recommend you learn how to do it yourself.

In our community, classes are taught several times a year on this subject and most are free.

Tree posture and correct distance between trees: If any of your trees are bent, leaning over or have crooked limbs, they should be corrected when you plant them. Do not wait until they are several years old.

For best results, I recommend there be 8 feet of space between your trees and that the aisles be at least 12 to 16 feet apart. This will allow you to work with a tractor between the rows of trees.

Proper tree limb angles: You want your tree limbs to be strong enough to carry a heavy load of fruit. To do that, you want your tree limb angles to be less than 20 to 30 degrees. To realize this, it is a good idea to make a few limb stretchers and insert them in the limbs where the angles are too steep. Be careful when inserting them so you do not break the limbs.

I hope some of these ideas will help you with your gardening/orcharding this year and for many years hereafter.

Good luck.

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Beck’s Auto Andrew Berry Cassady Allred Moroni Sinclair Artistic Cuts

Susan Monson Chad Gordon Biggies Shep’s Grill Skyline Pharmacy

Saturday: Close Encounters of the Third Kind – PG Monday: Back to the Future – PG Tuesday: Back to the Future pt. 2 – PG Wednesday: Back to the Future pt. 3 – PG Thursday: Starman – PG All shows this week start at 9:30!

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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 North, 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.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers 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, 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 the DWS office for times at 435835-0731.

Fairview Museum The Fairview Museum of History and Art features many historical artifacts, sculptures, paintings, antique machinery and a locally found mammoth in two buildings and on its grounds. Winter hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment. Call the museum at 435-427-9216 or send an email to fvmuseum@cut.net.

Fountain Green 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 to 4 p.m. Adult book club meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month.

For book club information, call Mary Smith at 435-4453597. Library hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 1 to

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5 p.m., at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 W. 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.

Mormon Miracle Commemorative Book “The Mormon Miracle Pageant: Commemorating 50 Years of Miracles.” Get the inside story of 50 years of miracles in the Manti pageant as told in almost 600 pages with 2,000 full-color photos.

Hundreds of stories from participants, including behindthe-scenes unsung heroes in costuming, makeup, traffic control, food services, stage crews, etc. Order a copy today by calling Merilyn Jorgensen at 435-835-5872 or order online at mantipageant.org.

Scroll down and click on the book or commemorative coin or go directly to squareup. com/store/mantipageant.

Mt. Pleasant 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 the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., come in PJ’s and bring a blanket if desired.

Teen Advisory Council of Students (TACOS) meets on the

first Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. TACOS book club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.

Book club for adults meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

Adult writer’s club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Teen writer’s club meets on the first Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Library hours: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call 435-462-3240 or visit the library at 24 E. Main, Mt. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant Senior Center The Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 E. 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings.

For more information, call Linda Jarman at 435-2620380 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.

The 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 the first and third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1050 S. Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant, next to Therapy West.

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

Gain insight through shared experiences. Meetings are on the first and third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sanpete Valley Hospital cafeteria, 1100 S. Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant.

Narconon Many people would find this very surprising, but Soma abuse is actually very common and being prescribed by many 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, visit www. narconon-suncoast.org/ drug-abuse/soma-effects. html. Call 1-877-841-5509 today for a no-cost screening or referral.

Preparedness skills Community classes to promote the advancement of

preparedness and resilience skills are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City. Classes are held at the Old Spring City Hall, 150 E. Center, every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public at no cost. For more information, call 435-709-1474.

Sponsored by the Spring City Citizen Corps.

Resource clothing bank Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available for free on Wednesdays from 1 to 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 50 S. 100 West, Ephraim.

Clothing and monetary donations are welcome. Volunteer help is always needed. For more information, call Nancy at 435-851-0603 or Darcie at 435-851-1963.

Sanpete Pantry Food Drop In an effort to help residents in need of food in Sanpete County, the Sanpete Pantry has begun a mobile food drop in Gunnison. Drops occur on the third Tuesday of every month at the Old Gunnison Fire Station from 11 a.m. to noon. Anyone who needs help is invited to come to the drop and allow the pantry to serve them. For more information, call the Sanpete Pantry at 435462-3006.

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

Give your old vehicle a makeover (BPT)—If you’re at home with time to work on a project, one of the things you can do is give your vehicle an updated look. The automotive aftermarket offers a variety of special products and accessories that will enable you to transform the appearance of any vehicle quickly, easily and affordably.

According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association, thousands of specialty parts are available that can give an older vehicle a completely new appearance.

Whether your goal is to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece or simply give a vehicle a fresh new look, a few simple upgrades is all it will take.

Start with the interior.

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Do you know someone who is looking for a copy of The Pyramid? Or are you looking for an extra copy? Copies of The Pyramid may be picked up at several locations in Sanpete County. Single copy price is 75₵.

Find the latest issue of The Pyramid at one of the following locations: Miller’s Chevron, 334 N. State, Fairview Fast Track Chevron, 99 N. State, Mt. Pleasant Big Pine Sinclair, 115 N. State, Mt. Pleasant Skyline Pharmacy, 1 W. Main, Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Maverik, 381 S. State, Mt. Pleasant Terrel’s Market, 1050 S. State, Mt. Pleasant Sanpete Valley Conoco, 416 E. Main, Moroni Moroni Sinclair Valu-Mart, 95 W. Main, Moroni Beck’s Service, 85 S. State, Fountain Green Fountain Green Store, 84 S. State, Fountain Green The Old Watering Hole, 87 N. Main, Spring City Ephraim Maverik, 89 N. Main, Ephraim Manti Top Stop, 295 N. Main, Manti Manti Market, 35 E. Union, Manti Archived issues may be viewed at www.heraldextra.com/sanpete-county

able to update the inside of your vehicle, including aftermarket steering wheels, seat covers, instrument panels and dash kits.

It’s easy and inexpensive to get a new steering wheel cover, or you can spend a bit more to replace it entirely with a more sporty or luxurious one. Custom steering wheels come in a variety of shapes and styles and are available in wood, leather or a high-tech material.

Similarly, seat covers are relatively inexpensive, easy to install and one of the most dramatic ways to impact the interior. Perhaps best of all, they come in thousands of colors and fabric combinations. Seat covers can also be ordered with emblems or logos on them.

Continue with the exterior. For a new look outside the vehicle, consider a new grille, taillight surround, bumper, hitch or ground-effects kit. Wheels and tires, both of which are among the most popular vehicle accessories, instantly update the look of a car or truck. Prices, styles and finishes vary greatly.

Go high-tech. If your vehicle is a few years old, consider modernizing it with electronics. Bluetooth-enabled devices, including navigation, video and audio systems, can be installed in just about any car or truck, regardless of its age.

Have good clean fun.

Don’t underestimate the impact that a good cleaning can have on a vehicle. Wax and car care science is constantly evolving, allowing for a restoring program for almost any type of finish. Car care companies even offer special polishing tools that make giving your vehicle a professional facelift easy.

Add some color. If your paint is damaged and in need of a touch-up, automotive paint companies offer a robust color palette that makes color treatments a cinch.

Another option is to go with a wrap, which will give your vehicle a new-paint look.

Wraps come on rolls in a variety of colors and patterns, and when properly applied do not damage the original surface of the car. In the future if you decide to change it, you can simply peel it off and lay

on a different wrap.

The installation of many types of restyling parts is designed to be simple and can often be handled by anyone who approaches the job with reasonable care. But for best results, more involved makeovers — including those that require paint or bodywork or replacing components that have safety-related features, such as seat assemblies — should be done by professionals who have the tools and experience for that kind of work.

SEMA represents the $44.6 billion specialty automotive industry, which provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles.

In addition to offering market research, legislative advocacy, training and product development support, SEMA helps businesses manage product data, such as weights and measures, descriptions, pricing, and UPC codes or application data, through its SEMA Data Co-op program.

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OBITUARIES Byard Peterson Dennis ‘Taz’ Peterson 1952~2020 MT. PLEASANT—Dennis “Taz” Peterson, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 23, 2020. He was born Dec. 2, 1952, to Armond H. and Jeannine Margaret Christofferson Peterson in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He married Dixie Lyons Nov. 27, 1979, in Wendover, Nevada. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple in 1987.

He started working in the coal mine in 1978 where he worked for 37 years before he had to retire for medical reasons. He did many jobs, but he loved being a part of the mine rescue crew most of all. They would travel and compete with other mines.

He also was a volunteer firefighter for Mt. Pleasant City, and he loved it! Every Fourth of July, he would get up early and let off booms to wake up the town. He would drive the fire truck in the parade with all of his grandkids.

Dennis loved camping, hiking, fishing and most of all spending time with his family.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Dixie Peterson; children:

Ben Nielson, Branden (Michea) Peterson, Corrine (Jarid) Clark and Christi (Kevin) Johnson; siblings: Allene (Ray) Truitt, Linda Peterson, Steven (Cindy) Peterson and Wendie Peterson; 16 grandkids; four great-grandkids; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters: Bobbie Jo and Denise Jenny Peterson; a brother, Allen Peterson; a granddaughter, Trisha Joy Nielson; and a great-granddaughter, Presley Grace Jones.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary.

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 July 22, 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)538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 51-8293 (a45860): Steed Holdings, LLC propose(s) using 185.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Diamond Fork Canyon) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-4169 (a45885): Joshua E and Christina Dyches propose(s) using 0.0038 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile east of Chester) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 65-3789 (a45899): Mark Clayton Peterson propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Fairview) for IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 51-441 (a16201): Ruth O. Beck, Allan Leon Beck, Earlene Hansen, Gerald and Earlene Hansen is/are filing an extension for 0.533 cfs OR 33.372 ac-ft. from the Birch Creek & Railroad Springs (1 miles N. W. of Indianola) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; FISH CULTURE: Fish Culture and Recreation; STOCKWATERING; HYDRO-POWER. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 51-8339 (A27040): Shelly Marshall is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for IRRIGATION. 51-8340 (A27040): Shelly J. Marshall is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (Indianola) for IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Legal notice 53766 Published in The Pyramid June 25 and July 2, 2020.

1934~2020 EPHRAIM—Byard Lamont Peterson, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 26, 2020. He was born on Sept. 23, 1934, to Clifford Nels and Beth Bartholomew Peterson at home in Ephraim. He weighed in at 3.5 pounds and was kept warm in a shoebox in a warming box in the oven as his incubator. His determination to live started there and he never stopped living and loving life.

Byard graduated from Ephraim High School and Snow College. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Shirleen Braithwaite, on Sept. 16, 1954, in the Manti Utah Temple and working hand-in-hand they celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Byard started working on the family farm at a young age with his father raising turkeys and cattle and growing crops.

He devoted his life to working hard on that farm and working with animals. With all the challenges that working the land can bring, he worked hard and instilled that hard work ethic and determination in his children and grandchildren.

He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family skiing, camping, hunting, fishing and boating. He enjoyed spending time with friends traveling, square dancing, enjoying good food and loving life. One of his favorite places was Fishlake; he loved camping, fishing and boating on that beautiful lake and some of his most treasured memories were of time spent with family there.

His greatest joy was his wife and family. Together they raised three loving children:

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Kathie, Brent and Karma, all while living in the same home for most of their married life.

He will be greatly missed as he leaves a great example of hard work, honesty and integrity to be carried on for generations.

He is survived by his wife, Shirleen; children: Kathie (Paul) Warner, Brent (Nadine) Peterson and Karma (David) Peterson; five grandchildren: Kimberly, Kellie, Kyle, Lacie and Braden; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marcia Kjar. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lorraine P. Young; and a brother-in-law, Richard Kjar.

Graveside services were held on June 30 in the Ephraim Park Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at maglebymortuary.com under Byard’s obituary. Funeral directors were Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

We want to give special thanks to the Gunnison Valley Hospice team for the loving, respectful care given to him during the past year. A special thank you to Jessica for her care every day, and for Karl, Kambree and Pat who listened to his last breath. Thank you for your loving service, it was much appreciated.

Tips for staying safe and connected during a move (NAPSI)—Planning a move can be stressful, but planning a move in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic brings a new set of challenges. Stay safe and connected with some smart pre-move planning; here are some tips: Follow Approved Protocols: If you can’t postpone your move, take extra precautions before moving in to ensure your new place is clean.

Follow general disinfecting guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Among other surfaces, disinfect doors, door handles, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, countertops and — something many people don’t really think about — cabinet and door knobs as well as light switches.

Safely Stay Connected: New work-from-home protocols and online schooling mean reliable Internet connectivity is more important than ever. Prior to your move, SmartMove can connect you to your local provider and help arrange new Touchless Installs

that let you safely connect your tech services yourself.

Cable companies deliver equipment with step-by-step activation information so you can set up your system on your own, or with support over the phone, online, through chat functionality or video tutorials. In most cases, no technician will need to enter your home.

Keep in Touch & Maintain Daily Routines: You may be staying in more, but don’t forget to take a break from unpacking boxes. Use your new online connection to find delivery services to help stock your pantry and fridge and refill prescriptions.

Your new house will feel more like home if you take time to watch your favorite shows, maintain your exercise program or explore online courses that can help you discover new talents or resume old hobbies.

Don’t forget to connect with friends through group video chats or viewing parties — you can even take your friends and family on a virtual tour of your new place.

Rocky Mountain Power warning customers about recent phone scams SALT LAKE CITY—Rocky Mountain Power customers have reported receiving a spike in fraudulent calls recently from scammers posing as utility representatives. According to reports, the caller insists that the customer is behind on their bill and demands payment within 30 minutes to avoid disconnection.

More than 300 reported scam calls in one day have been targeted at both residential and business customers in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. Some scammers insist the victim obtain a prepaid card and then share the code.

Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts:

nn Scammers will often tell you that your service is scheduled to be interrupted in the next 30-60 minutes. Fact: Rocky Mountain Power will not contact any customer demanding immediate payment to avoid disconnection of service the same day. nn Fraudsters may ask you to purchase a prepaid card and tell them the card information over the phone. Fact: Rocky Mountain Power does not ask customers to make payments by purchasing a prepaid card. Customers can always choose how you would like to make your payment. nn Be suspicious of anyone who approaches you by phone, email, text or in person and demanding on-the-spot payment.

Fact: Rocky Mountain Power will

not demand immediate payment for damaged or broken electrical equipment or any other service. nn If you receive one of these calls, ask the caller to state your account number and compare it with the number listed on your bill. Fact: Rocky Mountain Power customer service employees will always have your account number.

Scammers may use a sophisticated and deceptive tactic that makes it appear to caller ID systems that the call is coming from Rocky Mountain Power when it is not. Hang up and call Customer Service directly.

Remember, if you still have concerns about the legitimacy of a call, you can always call back at our published customer ser-

vice number, 1-888-221-7070.

Rocky Mountain Power is asking customers to report any scam calls received, including the phone number the person is calling from and any information that may help to track down the fraudsters.

Rocky Mountain Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than a million customers in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. The company works to meet customers’ growing electricity needs while protecting and enhancing the environment. Rocky Mountain Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity providers in the United States. For more information, visit rockymountainpower.net.

Home exterior projects that combine beauty and performance

(StatePoint)—Will you be completing outdoor home renovation projects this season?

To maximize your investment, NOTICE TO REPLACE consider these project ideas, SHARE CERTIFICATES which combine beauty and Moroni Irrigation Company has received a written re- long-lasting performance: Smart landscaping quest to replace lost, destroyed, or wrongfully taken Landscaping is a fundamental share certificate numbers 735, 841, 940, and 2238 currently issued in the name of Moroni Feed Company. aspect of curb appeal. A beautiThis request was made by Pitman Farms, Inc., a Cali- ful design has the power to boost fornia corporation, successor in interest to Moroni your home’s resale value. What’s Feed, and David Pitman.

Any interested person may file a written notice of ob- more, certain landscape choices jection with the Moroni Irrigation Company at P.O. Box may last longer and can even po321, Moroni, UT 84646-0321. Unless a written notice of tentially protect the structure of objection to the issuance of replacement share certific- your home. ates is filed with the Moroni Irrigation Company within Make the smart and envisixty (60) days after the last day of publication, including a written notice of objection from a protected pur- ronmentally conscious choice chaser, replacement share certificates will be issued to of sticking with native species, the person requesting the replacement share certific- which are more likely to thrive ates, and the original share certificates will be perman- and grow a strong root foundaently canceled on the records of the Moroni Irrigation tion, helping protect your propCompany. erty in the event of flooding.

Paula Jorgensen, Select fire-resistant plants that Secretary Moroni Irrigation Company can also act as buffers during Legal notice 53613 Published in The Pyramid June high winds.

18 and 25 and July 2, 2020.

A complete roofing system

You don’t have to wait for leaks to appear before you consider a new roof. Missing, damaged or curling shingles are not only an eyesore, they can also be signs of leaks to come.

The age of your roof itself can be a guide as to when it’s time to consider an upgrade. Homeowner’s insurance companies generally assume an asphalt shingle roof will last about 20 years.

When it comes to beauty and performance, a new roof can be one of the best investments you make for your home — that is, if you select durable products that will protect your family for years to come. Homeowners should know that they don’t have to sacrifice style for strength and durability.

For example, new Timberline HDZ shingles from GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, combine the style, class and

design of America’s best-selling shingles.

Timberline HDZ has even better protection thanks to a new innovation called LayerLock technology. The technology offers contractors a faster, more precise installation and, ultimately, better strength and performance of the roofing shingles.

For greater peace of mind, homeowners should also consider complete roofing systems (shingles and accessories) with a strong warranty. Just be sure to check the fine print, especially if you live in an area with high winds.

While many roofing products do come with wind warranties, there are often caveats with regard to wind speed limitations.

Timberline HDZ shingles come with an available GAF WindProven limited wind warranty, the first wind warranty for roofing shingles with no maximum

wind speed limit. The brand’s shingles that feature LayerLock technology, such as HDZ, qualify for this warranty when installed with four qualifying GAF accessories.

Durable windows Today’s high-performance window options can dramatically improve your home’s energy efficiency, provide better sound-proofing and weather resistance, and offer tilt-in capabilities for easier cleaning and maintenance.

Some manufacturers offer customization options with regards to grille patterns, window shape, interior and exterior frame colors and glass types, making it easy to find options that complement your home’s style while providing performance features you value.

This season, make smart home upgrades that offer you both greater curb appeal and greater peace of mind.

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Spring City conducting light pole decorating contest SPRING CITY—The Spring City Pioneer Day Committee has announced a Main Street light pole decorating contest to help celebrate Pioneer Day. Residents are invited to select a street light pole on Main Street and note the number on it. (If there is no number, someone has already reserved that pole.)

Next, call Christi McGriff at 435-813-8180 or email her at christimcgriff@gmail.com to have your name assigned to that streetlight.

Participants may then decorate their light pole anytime between now and July 15. Decorations should be removed by July 31.

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Judging will be done July 24. First, second and third places will receive prizes.

Winners will be announced on the Spring City Facebook page.

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Ban on fireworks lifted in Spring City SPRING CITY—At Spring City’s June city council meeting, the council lifted the ban on setting off legal fireworks within the city limits. Families are now able to do fireworks at their homes on the nights of July 3-4 and

July 23-24.

This will include only fireworks that are considered legal under current state law. Illegal fireworks include rockets, squib, firecrackers, Roman candles, sparklers, cannon or pistols.

Any person violating these provisions shall be deemed guilty of a class B misdemeanor. The city asks residents to exercise caution when lighting off family fireworks since conditions are dry and fire danger is high.

Activities

4 p.m. Sign up at 3:30 p.m. at the Manti High School tennis courts. For more information, contact Darren Dyreng at 435-851-1451. nn Homerun Derby: 5 p.m., new Manti City ball complex.

For more information, contact Vern Jensen at 435-8512634. nn Music and fireworks: at dusk. The fireworks will be launched from the fairgrounds. Tune in to KLGL 94.5 The Eagle for coordinating music.

Moroni events July 2-4 Amazing Race: A city-wide scavenger hunt through which participants learn about Moroni’s history. Open to all ages. Check Moroni City’s Amazing Race Facebook page for details.

Friday, July 3 4x4 Coed Volleyball Tournament: 5:30 p.m., Center Street Ball Park. Six players maximum per team. Registration fee: $80. To sign up, contact Sarah Olson at 801623-8807.

Saturday, July 4 nn Virtual Fun Run: The

2020 Moroni City Fun Run will be virtual this year. Run whenever or wherever you want and track your run with mapmyrun.com or another app. Submit your times and they’ll be posted at the end or just run for fun and receive a cute commemorative T-shirt.

To register, find the registration link on the Moroni City Facebook page. Registration fee: $10. Check the Moroni City Facebook page for more information or call Natalie Nesbit at 801-232-6233. nn Fireman’s Fundraiser Breakfast: 7 to 9 a.m., 80 S. 200 West, Moroni. The breakfast to be offered COVID style; pick up your breakfast at the fire station. There is no charge, but cash donations will be gratefully accepted. nn Flag Ceremony: 9 a.m., 400 E. Main. nn Fireworks: 10 p.m.

A concert featuring the Fat Old Professors as well as concessions is tentatively scheduled (due to COVID-19 restrictions) on July 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Street Park. For more information, visit the city’s Facebook page.

Mt. Pleasant announces watering restrictions MT. PLEASANT—Mt. Pleasant City has announced watering restrictions effective immediately.

Residents with even-numbered addresses should water only on Mondays and Fridays. Those with

odd-numbered addresses should water only on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Watering should take place from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (not both).

Absolutely no watering

is allowed all night; also prohibited are pipe field or open hose watering.

The restrictions apply to culinary and irrigation water. Fines for not obeying the restrictions start at $150.

COVID-19 update MT. PLEASANT—As of press time, the Central Utah Public Health Department had reported 35 new cases of COVID-19 in Millard County, eight new cases in Sanpete County, eight new cases in Sevier County, three new cases in Juab County and one new case in Piute County since June 23, bringing the total to 165 cases in the Six County area of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier

and Wayne counties.

The CUPHD reported 18 total cases in Juab, with 10 recovered; Millard, 47 cases, with seven recovered and one hospitalized; Piute, three cases, with two recovered; Sanpete, 50 cases, with 23 recovered and four hospitalized; and Sevier, 47 cases, with 23 recovered and one hospitalized. Wayne County has no reported cases.

There were 11 cases reported in the 1-14 age group and one case in the less than 1 age group. There were 31 cases reported in the 15-24 age group; 57 in the 25-44 age group; 46 in the 45-64 age group; 18 in the 65-84 age group and only one case in the 85+ age group.

There have been no deaths.

The CUPHD is reporting a total of 5,251 people tested in the Six County area.

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American Legion Breakfast: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., city park.

Cost for the breakfast is by donation. nn Fourth of July Parade: 9 a.m. starting at 300 S. Main and proceeding down Main Street to the city park.

Manti events Saturday, July 4 nn 5K Family Fun Run/ Walk: 7 a.m., registration at 6:30 a.m. $10 (T-shirt included). The run begins at the Manti City Park, 200 N. 300 West. For more information, contact Cassie Goold at 435851-6387. nn Family Bike Ride: 9 a.m.

Meet at the Northwest Pavilion, decorate bikes and ride with family and friends.

Supplies will be provided.

Contact Dallas and KariLyn Cox, 435-951-0065, for more information. nn Horseshoe Tournament: 11 a.m., northwest corner of the Manti City Park. For more information, contact Melissa Cox at 435-851-0887. nn Tennis Tournament: