When the Mormon Pioneers settled this area, it was known as Salt Creek, but later changed to Nephi, a Mormon type name. You won't find many folks by that name any more, but we used to have a slew of them including Nephi Jackson, who arrived with the Martin Handcart Company in 1856. Mormons believed in self sufficiency back then and do now or at least we would like to be, but then big city folks want to take away the importance of growing our own vegetables; fruits, chickens and eggs and squeeze all together so we can shake hands from one bathroom to another! Double Yuk! At one time, the whole area was covered in wheat and had our own flour mills for that. But more people; homes and highways take water and land, so we are not quite as self sufficient was we were raised to appreciate and acknowledge our heritage, history and work ethics. And if have noticed or haven't noticed- we love our hamburgers and steak, as we still produce some high quality beef. But remember to drive with caution up and down Nephi Canyon, as more deer are killed by speeders than hunters. We also have county roads that are "Free Range", which means that the cattle are free to choose where they roam, so please don't kill our industry and cut off our supply of food. And this is the time of year, when all of your little Bulls and Cows are being born, so please help preserve our pioneer heritage, rather than taking a chance from food from one of our enemy countries. Pictured below is one of twins that were born last night. Welcome to Nephi, even if it was 10 degrees, your Mommy will help you make it and so will the rest of us. Come up with good names for the calves and you may win a free steak at Rays Cafe or the Snak Shak!
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