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April designated as ‘National Child Abuse Prevention Month’

A driver of a passenger car was killed April 6 on U.S. Highway 89 at the Utah and Sanpete County border. The semi-truck driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

Fatality at county line SANPETE COUNTY — A fatal crash occurred on the morning of April 6 on U.S. Highway 89 near mile post 297 near the Sanpete County line.

A silver Ford passenger car travelling northbound on the two-lane highway on US-89 at milepost 297 allegedly crossed the center line colliding head on with a semi pulling a single empty flatbed trailer, according to a Utah Highway Patrol press

release.

The driver of the passenger car was killed on impact. The semi driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation.

Names of those involved in the crash were not released.

The road was closed for several hours at the scene and traffic was detoured.

Central Utah sees slower spread of Covid-19 MT. PLEASANT—Central Utah residents have been fortunate in that there are only four cases of the coronavirus in the six county area which include Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Wayne, Juab and Millard, according to the Central Utah Public Health Department.

Currently, Juab and Millard coun-

ties each have two reported cases, none of which have required hospitalization. There has been 473 people tested in the area.

It is still recommended to stay at home as much as possible, practice safe distancing, sanitizing and washing hands often.

MANTI — Every April, Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity to learn about the signs of child abuse and how to prevent it.

Locally, contact Kay Jensen, Child Abuse Prevention Team at (435) 835-817l.

Communities around the nation come together to support families and children by reinforcing strategies that are working. Outreach programs, resources, and activities offer tools for identifying abuse and neglect. With each opportunity, the hope is to bring families and come closer to an end for child abuse and neglect.

In 2016, the theme is “Building Community, Building Hope.” According to childwelfare.gov this theme “…acknowledges the tremendous power in communities to address the problem of child abuse and neglect and reflects the goal of providing a multidisciplinary forum focused on intersections of research, policy, and practice related to promoting child and fam-

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Each year, the month of April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention. Communities have tremendous power to address the problem of abuse. For more information, contact Kay Jensen, (435) 8358171. ily well-being and protecting children, to ensure that they grow up to achieve their full potential, free from abuse and neglect.”

How to observe For more information on National Child Abuse Prevention Month, visit www.childwelfare.gov. Promote the prevention of child abuse by using #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth on social media.

History National Child Abuse Prevention Month was first observed in 1983 by proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. The Office on Child Abuse and Neglect continues to coordinate activities, prepare promotional materials and host multidisciplinary forums focused on prevention, education, and awareness on an annual basis.

Farmers Floral pays it forward, brings smiles GLORIA ALBRECHT

MT. PLEASANT — There’s no denying that the trickle-down effect from the COVID 19 virus touches everyone in some way. Students, parents and seniors are homebound. Some lucky folks can work from home, but others have suddenly found themselves laid off.

Staying healthy is on everyone’s mind. The emotional toll can be overwhelming, and new routines exhausting.

Amid all this upheaval, one business in Mt. Pleasant is bringing joy, smiles and hope to people. Farmers Floral, at 57 West Main St. is delivering a flower to someone in Mt. Pleasant every day. Owner Kris Simons and her staff came up with the

Even though Sanpete County is in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic, Farmers Floral, Mt. Pleasant, has chosen to brighten someone’s day by Please see SMILES, Page A6 choosing one household each day and delivering a free flower to them.

Quagga Mussels, an invasive aquatic species, have plagued Lake Powell for several years. To help prevent them from spreading to other bodies of water, a new Utah law that goes into effect July 1, will require anyone transporting a boat on a Utah highway to remove all drain plugs and to drain all water compartments on boats before transporting.

Boaters must also complete an online course and show proof of course completion before they launch at a Utah waterbody. Failure to comply will result in a citation.

New law for boat owners goes into effect SALT LAKE CITY — A new law was recently passed by the legislature to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, like quagga mussels, which have infested Lake Powell. The law, which goes into effect July 1, includes several new changes that boaters should be aware of, including a $20 fee for non-resident boaters who launch a watercraft on any waterbody in Utah.

The law also requires all boat owners to complete an online Utah Division of Wildlife Resources education course about preventing the spread of quagga mussels, and to show proof of the course completion before they launch at a Utah waterbody.

In addition, the new law requires anyone transporting a boat on a Utah highway, which includes any public road, street, bridge or other pub-

lic-use structure, to remove all drain plugs from the boat and to drain all water from the live wells, bilges, ballast tanks or other similar compartments on the watercraft. Boats must be transported with all drain plugs removed. Anyone who fails to do so could be cited with a class C misdemeanor.

The law also directs the DWR to study the options and feasibility of implementing an automated system that can scan, photograph and provide real-time information about when a boat last entered a Utah waterbody and when the boat was last decontaminated. The study will be presented by Nov. 30, and a pilot program will be launched before May 1, 2021.

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BLM seeks public comment on proposed e-bike regulations WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed electric bike, or e-bike, regulations, intended to make it easier for more Americans to recreate on and experience their public lands.

This effort is in line with Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt’s call for the BLM and other Interior bureaus to expand access on public lands to e-bikes. E-bikes have small electric motors that help with pedaling, make bicycle travel easier for people with disabilities, younger children and people who aren’t experienced mountain bikers.

“We want all Americans to have a chance to create life-long memories exploring and enjoying the great outdoors,” said BLM Deputy Director for Policy and Programs William Perry Pendley. “The BLM is working hard to implement Secretary Bernhardt’s directive wherever it can because our agency believes

these public lands are managed in trust for all citizens, and that people of every ability should be able to explore them to the greatest extent possible.”

Given their use of a small (1 horsepower or less) electric motor, the BLM currently manages e-bikes as off-highway vehicles. As a result, there is some uncertainty among e-bike users as to where they may ride their bikes on BLM-managed public land.

As a remedy, the proposed rule would amend the BLM’s current off-road vehicle regulations to add a definition for e-bikes, compatible with Secretarial Order 3376, Increasing Recreational Opportunities through the use of Electric Bikes. This proposed change would then give local BLM land managers the authority to use that definition to conduct their own lawful decisions on whether e-bikes may be operated on public lands in their jurisdictions.

In addition, the proposed rule

would direct the entire BLM to specifically address e-bike usage in future land-use or implementation-level decisions.

Public lands designated by Congress as “wilderness areas” will remain off-limits to both traditional bicycles and e-bikes. Also, e-bikes would not be given special access beyond what traditional, non-motorized bicycles are allowed.

While the BLM has already empowered its local land managers to permit the use of e-bikes wherever they have the statutory authority to do so, the comment period provides an opportunity for the public to offer feedback on the proposed rule. The BLM will consider informative and unique feedback as part of crafting its final rule.

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Snow College president applauds local legislators Dear Editor: Far too long rural Utah has been left out of the political conversation. However, things are changing, and they are changing because of the hard work, commitment, and dedication of our legislators in this part of the state. The 2020 legislative session was far from easy, but because of the individual and collective efforts of our legislative delegation, about $10 million of new resources will be directed to Central Utah.

This is the best year of state support for rural Utah in recent memory.

A year like this one doesn’t happen on its own, and is only made possible by sheer work and complex negotiation on the part of our legislators.

If any of you get a chance, please reach out and thank Senator Ralph Okerlund, Representative Carl Albrecht, and Representative Derrin Owens. They care deeply about our communities and Snow College, and have proven to be very effective in representing our part of the state. I have worked with various legislators for over 20 years and I am pleased to say that this delegation is as good as any with which I’ve worked.

Our district is always at a political disadvantage because of fewer representative seats. However, this year demonstrated that our delegation punches above its weight, and what we might lack in legislative seats, is more than made up by our represen-

tatives’ effective coalition building, persistence, and being plain smart.

As a proud product of rural Utah, I believe we are often misperceived and overlooked, and that is partially our fault. Far too long, we have remained silent. Let us join our voices with our strong legislative leadership and show our Wasatch Front friends why rural Utah is relevant to their lives and to the health and well-being of the state.

Often, service as a state legislator is a thankless job. At the close of this legislative session, I express my deep appreciation to Senator Okerlund, Representative Albrecht, and Representative Owens for a job well done.

Bradley J. Cook Snow College President

GOED offers loans to coronavirus impacted businesses The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is offering a bridge loan to Utahbased small businesses with 50 or fewer employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kevin Christensen, Sanpete County Economic Development director.

Loan amounts range from $5$20,000 with 0 percent interest

for up to a 60-month period. Loan amounts shall not exceed three months of demonstrated operating expenses. Loan payments are deferred for 12 months. Loan approval takes about a week.

For all the details, see: https:// business.utah.gov/utah-leads-together-small-business-bridgeloan-program/.

Also, the recently passed CARES act will begin providing “forgivable” small business loans to cover payroll and other qualified expenses.

To get one of these loans, please visit a local bank or credit union that gives Small Business Administration loans, such as Zions, Cache Valley Bank, State Bank of Southern Utah, or Mountain America Credit Union.

DWR cancels additional public events, closes some facilities to prevent spread of COVID-19 SALT LAKE CITY — Due to continued recommendations from health officials to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be canceling the remainder of its upcoming public events and seminars until further notice.

The following events will be canceled: April 2: Turkey hunting seminar in Lehi April 4: Turkey hunting clinic in Price April 4: Turkey hunting seminar in Salt Lake City April 11: Mountain goat viewing event in Little Cottonwood Canyon April 16: Turkey hunting seminar in Sandy Those who were registered to attend the turkey hunting seminars and clinics can find some tips and training on the DWR website.

Facility closures Eccles Wildlife Education Center In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the DWR’s George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center at Farmington Bay was closed on Tuesday, until

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further notice. The closure includes the buildings, bathrooms, auditorium and classroom.

Although the education center will be closed, the area will remain open to the public to give people a place to get outside. The entrance gate will be open between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday to provide access to the parking lot and trails.

The trails can also be used when the gates are closed.

However, visitors should stay on the trails and remember that bicycles and scooters are not allowed on the trails. Farmington Bay is closed to dogs until Sept. 14 to protect nesting birds.

Lee Kay Public Shooting Range Because of damage from the recent earthquake — and ongoing concerns about COVID-19 — the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range is making the following changes: The west entrance to the shotgun center is closed, as is an area inside the center.

The Hunter Education Range and the Specialty Range are closed until further notice.

Customers will be spaced to every other bench on the 25/75-yard range.

Two lanes on each side of the Hit Your Target booth are permanently closed because of a baffle failure.

We will be limiting group sizes to stay within the social distancing guidelines issued by federal and state officials.

As most of our volunteers are within the at-risk age group for the virus, we may sometimes need to close the range, depending on available staffing.

Because of the recent earthquake and continued aftershocks, a portion of the conservation/dog-training area has been closed.

The Lee Kay Warmwater Fish Hatchery also sustained some damage during the recent earthquake and, until repairs are completed, the portion of the road by the hatchery is closed.

Also a reminder that if you are currently sick or have been around someone who is sick, please stay home.

“The DWR takes COVID-19 very seriously and is committed to following recommendations from health officials and other government leaders,” DWR Assistant Director Ashley Green said. “While we have canceled several events, Utahns can still see wildlife and enjoy nature on their own as individuals. However, we want to remind Utahns to practice social distancing while in nature, and to recreate responsibly and respect wildlife.”

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Booking report MANTI — Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: April 1 William Davis Lamb, Fountain Green, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of DUI and Adult Probation and Parole 72-hour hold. Bail was set at $1,460.

April 5 Gerry Lynn Floyd, Fairview, was arrested in Sanpete County by the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI, open container of alcohol in vehicle, failure to stop at officer’s signal/fleeing, assault, threats of violence, possessions of drug paraphernalia and marijuana.

No bail was set.

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Receipts: 505; last week: 235; feeder steers: lower; feeder heifers: lower. Holstein steers: scarce; slaughter bulls: lower.

Feeder steers: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-400 lbs 141.00-219.00; Prices for Salina Producers Live- 400-500 lbs 155.00-174.00; 500stock Auction held March 31 are as 600 lbs 130.00-169.00; 600-700 lbs follows: 111.00-132.00; 700-800 lbs 96.00-

Toilet Paper Times – Part 2-Ply As you well know, people can’t seem to get enough toilet paper these days. The shortage continues to one degree or another.

And, it seems to be the number 1, or perhaps number 2 (sorry), topic in most conversations that I’m a part of or overhear these days.

And so, I figured that the “dead horse” hasn’t been beaten enough.

We’re going to discuss the issue of tissue again. To start with, let’s go back to a mid-January night of this year. This was before any of the virus hub-bub was affecting us in Sanpete. (The first U.S. case was reported January 20, 2020 in Washington State.)

I hate to “toot my own horn,” but then, I do a lot of things I hate. (My mom used to admonish me, “Don’t get too round shouldered from patting yourself on the back.”).

I’m reminded of something that P.T. Barnum once said. No, it’s not the quote, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” Even though that often repeated saying is often attributed to Barnum, he most likely didn’t actually say it. The quote I’m talking about is, “Without promotion something terrible happens – nothing.”

So, I’m going to semi-reluctantly promote myself. I’m going to share what someone messaged me on my cell phone on that January night.

Here’s the message: “It was such a blessing to meet you! We are so thankful to have been blessed by your existence! You are awesome!!

What did I do to warrant such thanks? It must have been something tremendous, right? I mean, I’m not sure whether I’ve ever been thanked before, or since, for my existence. I’ve been told that I’m awesome numerous times and I’ve even believed it a couple of those times. But thanked for my existence? – Nope, I don’t remember having experienced that.

Anyway, I gave some money to what appeared to be a college aged girl and her boyfriend to help them buy toilet paper and another needed unmentionable item which I won’t mention. They looked like they were short on cash. They also looked like they’d been transported from the 1960s. Yes, I remember the 60s well.

I couldn’t question the need for their purchase. It felt good to help her get those needed products. But, really and truly, I probably would have helped even if it had it been Cheetos and Mountain Dew in her hands. I may have drawn the line had it been Bud Light and Marlboro Reds on her shopping list.

We took a picture together and exchanged Snapchat “handles.”

We parted ways. I had regrets. I regretted not taking her back to the toilet paper shelves and getting a bigger package of a higher grade of toilet paper. That little cheapo package she had was more like something you’d jam into your backpack for an overnight hike.

At any rate, that toilet paper incident was the unrolling of a series of memories and events that has brought me, and all of us, to this point in time. A point in time where the last time I was in the store, there actually was toilet paper on the shelves. But guess what? – It was only the little cheapo packages.

I have remembered within the past few weeks a toilet paper memory which goes back to the

111.50; 800-900 lbs 90.00-108.00; 900-1000 lbs 85.00-98.00; 1000 lbs scarce.

Holstein steers: scarce.

Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300400 lbs 135.00-167.50; 400-500 lbs 120.00-158.00; 500-600 lbs 95.00-

autumn of 1972. I was on a church mission in Norway. My companion and I were on our motorbikes out on a forested, country road near Mo I Rana, a town not too far south of the Arctic Circle.

I’m not sure what initiated the gastrointestinal reaction in my companion. It could have been someone giving us a little snack of hval biff (whale “beef”) or maybe sursild (pickled herring). (I actually liked whale meat, but never really acquired a taste for the herring thing).

In any event, my companion stopped and was in a panic. He announced to me, “I gotta go and if I don’t go fast, we’re going to have “company.”

You guessed it. We didn’t even have a little cheapo roll of toilet paper in our little missionary backpack. After all these years, I remember him quickly deciding between two church pamphlets.

He chose the one entitled “Which Church is Right?” He took it with him on a little trip into the woods.

Success was achieved and the day was saved.

A more famous incident of finding a substitute for toilet paper is summed up in the quote of Max Reger. He was a German composer, concert pianist, professor, etc.

When he got another negative review from a music critic who evidently wasn’t too fond of his work, Reger wrote to the critic the following: “I am sitting in the smallest room of my house. I have your review before me. In a moment it will be behind me!”

Well, there’s more TP stories to tell, but man oh man, look at the time – and the word count of this column. I do want to share one more interesting tidbit. (Interesting to me, at least) In the category of “believe it or not,” I had a message on my phone last week from a reporter for the Washington Post. Yes, thee Washington Post. I did a Google search to see if it was legit. It seemed to be. The guy has written books and received awards. So he’s at least fooled some of the people some of the time, I figure.

Anyway, he said that he had read the “Inside Sanpete” column relative to toilet paper a while back and thought it was “hilarious.” He wanted to talk to me about it and left a number.

Imagine that. A mucky muck reporter for one of the nation’s leading newspapers found a piece written by me in a Sanpete County, Utah small town newspaper. (Really small town) And think of this. He doesn’t want to consult with me on national politics or the world economy. He doesn’t want to find out my views on the stock market or immigration. He wants to talk to me about toilet paper!

Well, long story short, we’ve yet to talk. I returned the call and presumably spoke to someone associated with him. I left my number and haven’t heard back.

I suspect that the interest may have been momentary. The toilet paper roll of relevance has rolled on. There’s bigger fish to fry this week versus last week. And that’s all right.

One last thought: If you already have a month’s (or year’s) supply of toilet paper, for heaven’s sake, lay off buying it for a couple of weeks!

Sheesh!

131.00; 600-700 lbs 90.00-120.50; 700-800 lbs 85.00-108.50; 800900 lbs 75.25-102.50; 900-1300 lbs scarce; heiferettes: scarce.

Bred cows: scarce.

Cows: 58.00-68.25 Cutting bulls: scarce.

Slaughter bulls: 74.50-86.50

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Sanpete County community calendar AA meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meet 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) 4279216, or send email to fvmuseum@cut.net.

FG City Library Serving the communities of Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales and Chester. Internet, computer, printer and TV available. Tuesdays, Preschool story time at 1 p.m., Story hour for ages 4-12, from 3-4 p.m.

Adult book club meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. For book club information, call Mary Smith (435) 445-3597. Library hours: Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 West 100 North.

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

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

MatchingDonors.com, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is helping to change that by linking organ donors with people in desperate need of kidneys and other transplants. And now, it’s not necessary to donate a kidney to save a life. Donors can donate a boat, car or real estate, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help save lives of people needing organ transplants. Visit matchingdonors.com or call (800) 3850422.

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

School story time on Mondays at 1 p.m. Bedtime story time on third Thursday each month at 6 p.m., come in PJs and bring blanket if desired.

Teen Advisory Council Of Students (TACOS) meets first Thursday of month at 4 p.m., TACOS book club meets second Thursday each month at 4 p.m. Book club for adults meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m., Adult writer’s club meets third Tuesday each month at 5 p.m., Teen writer’s club meets first Thursday each month at 4 p.m., Library hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call (435) 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 Covid19 prevention policy until further notice.

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Is backyard ready for spring?

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The family yard is extension for the home and provides a respite from stress, offering an outside entertainment area, expanding living space and giving kids and pets and a safe place to play. Research shows children reap numerous health, social and personal benefits from spending time outside playing.

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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.

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The local garden center or landscaper can help to identify what will work best for the climate zone and lifestyle.

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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.

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GUNNISON—Babies born at Gunnison Valley Hospital are as follows: March 26 A boy, Tristan Daniel

Hunt, was born to Weston and Sariah Hunt, Manti. He weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces.

JOB OPENING MORONI CITY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE TREASURER’S POSITION

Part-time – up to 29 hours a week $10.00-$12.00/hour based on qualifications and experience. Applications/Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

A full job description and application can be emailed or one is available at the office entrance.

Moroni City Office Hours Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 80 South 200 West 435-436-8359

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Nearpod, UEN announce statewide access to digital learning for Utah schools FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Nearpod, an instructional platform that merges formative assessment and dynamic media for collaborative learning experiences, today announces a state-wide partnership with Utah Education Network (UEN). The partnership ensures that every Utah school district has access to Nearpod, bringing more than 658,000 students in grades K-12 and their teachers ac-

cess to the company’s engaging learning experiences until 2024.

“This state-wide partnership, unique in the edtech industry, represents a first for Nearpod,” said Nearpod’s new CEO, Pep Carrera.

“We’re excited to be a part of the UEN’s commitment to innovative, digital learning.”

The partnership comes at a time when distance learning is a top priority for school

districts across the country, including those in Utah where schools are closed through May 1, 2020. The UEN worked with Nearpod to fast-track this launch in order to bring timely resources to educators looking for remote learning solutions. Teachers across all of Utah’s 41 school districts and more than 100 charter schools will now have access to Nearpod’s interactive learning platform and library

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Water Shares - Class A Cottonwood Gooseberry, $2,000 each. Call (801) 898-1153.

Handyman, Fencing, Yard Services, serving all of Sanpete County. Pay what you think I'm worth or $10 per hour. Call Ryker Hewitt (435) 225-2757.

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See 7 step presentation & learn more about how to build your immune system, eliminate harmful viruses, call Melissa 435-650-6379.

Old newspapers for wrapping or fire building available at The Pyramid office, 86 W. Main, Mt. Pleasant.

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sales & Service

Blackhawk Mtn. Handyman, 30 yrs experience.

Drywall, custom textures, painting (roll only), caulking, some framing (doors and trim) and small jobs. Call Dave (435) 3149139.

Handyman Ministry. Jesus can fix anything. So can we, with his help. Pray then call Jesus' helpers at (435) 515-0203 and say to us the following words, "Jesus told me to call you for help."

Specialized mobile welding and repairs. Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, no job to small. Professional quality and service. Call Mark Robbins Welding Repair (801) 473-6077.

Letʼs save old-fashioned www.mobileweldingrepair. pioneer fruit tree varieties. com.

Antique, heirloom or heritage fruit often have better TREEWORKS: Trees and flavor and diversity of uses shrubs made beautiful. than modern ones. For Trimming and removal. grafting or propagation, Prune your young dormant contact Brad (435) 462- fruit trees before spring.

4575 or Jeff (801) 824- Call Brad at (435) 4624498, Sanpete Tree Guild. 4575.

Make your memories safe.

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

Moving service, junk hauls, gravel dumps. Call D r o p o f f a l l y o u r D r y Greg (435)515-0203.

Cleaning & Laundry needs On The Side Paint - Paint- at Jensenʼs Department ing inside or out. Any kind Store, 29 North Main, of remodeling. Call Juan Manti, (435) 835-3131.

Vazquez at (435) 469- Items must be dropped off by 6 p.m., Tuesdays and 0095. will be available for pick-up Tired of the mud? Oak the following week on Creek Trucking delivers Wednesdays. road base and gravel in earth tone or terracotta colors. Also demolition clean up. Call Kim (435) 262-7521.

of 7,500+ premade, standards-aligned lessons. By leveraging Nearpod’s lesson content, or uploading their own, educators can deliver media-rich instruction while receiving real-time feedback on student progress, both in and out of the classroom.

“As we come together to support remote learning, Nearpod and UEN have taken immediate steps to help keep teachers and students connected,” said Laura Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of the Utah Education Network. “Providing equitable access to quality educational resources is always a priority for us, and we are proud to be extending Nearpod to educators and students across the state, at a time when they are so needed.”

During school closures, educators can use Nearpod remotely by launching live sessions for students alongside any video conferencing tool, or by assigning selfpaced lessons for students to access on their own time.

Nearpod can be used on any web-enabled device from tablets and smartphones to Chromebooks and desktops, ensuring that teachers can deliver high-quality educational experiences that meet varying student needs. In addition to Nearpod’s vast lesson library, the new statewide partnership also allows educators access to some of Nearpod’s premium curric-

ulum packages, including Digital Citizenship, College and Career Exploration, and Social-Emotional Learning.

“Now more than ever, we see a need for technology-enabled digital resources that connect learners with educators and their peers,” said Jennie Kristoffersen, Chief Academic Officer at Nearpod. “We applaud Utah and the UEN as a leader in the country by championing educational technologies, prioritizing social & emotional learning, and supporting educators in their charge to deliver quality, engaging instruction to our 21st Century learners whether in the classroom or at home.”

In addition to the supplemental curricula available through Utah’s Nearpod statewide partnership, Nearpod offers an English Learners solution to develop Tier 2 & Tier 3 vocabulary; Historical Perspectives & Literacy to increase culturally relevant instruction in the social studies classroom; and Learning Labs, an experiential professional learning solution, to increase teacher engagement and effectiveness. Flocabulary, the company’s newest additional offering, engages students with academically rigorous K-12 curriculum while promoting literacy through music, videos and creativity tools.

Utah districts and charters can learn more about getting

started with Nearpod by visiting www.uen.org/nearpod.

About Nearpod Nearpod, named EdTech Digest’s Company of the Year in 2018, offers an instructional platform that merges formative assessment and dynamic media for live and self-paced learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Nearpod works with any classroom technology, from tablets and smartphones to laptops and Chromebooks, to help engage students with activities such as Virtual Reality, PhET and Desmos, and with more than 7,500 ready-to-run lessons created in partnership with leading brands like Common Sense Education and Smithsonian. In 2019, Nearpod acquired Flocabulary, a learning platform that engages students in academically rigorous K-12 curriculum while promoting literacy through music, videos and creativity tools. To learn more, visit www.nearpod.com.

About Utah Education Network (UEN) The Utah Education Network provides broadband connectivity and resources to public education, higher education, and libraries. It serves more 880,000 students and more than 77,000 educators and staff in Utah with high quality content and applications. To learn more, visit the award-winning website: uen.org.

www.WeAreSanpete.com Know This Warning Sign Did you know this sign marks high-pressure underground natural gas pipelines in your area?

Sanpete Valley Hospital Scholarship In an on-going effort to support the students in our communities, Sanpete Valley Hospital is proud to announce the annual Sanpete Valley Hospital Scholarship program. This program will donate three $1,000 scholarship awards to high school seniors in Sanpete County.

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Currently a High School Senior at a Sanpete County High School, or participating in an accredited HS curriculum and residing in Sanpete County.

• Hold a Current GPA of 3.5 or Higher • Plan to Pursue a Career in Healthcare • Be Actively Involved in Community Service

Call 811 Before You Dig State law requires you to call 811 two business days prior to doing any excavation.

A Dominion Energy representative will come locate and mark existing underground pipelines for you at no charge.

For a list of companies operating pipelines in your area, visit www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov.

Know How to Recognize, Report Pipeline Hazards These uncommon conditions may indicate a pipeline problem or emergency:

Applicant Process Applications may be obtained at sanpetehospital.org or from high school counselors. Completed application, along with resume, and a 300-500 word essay must be scanned and emailed to shauna.watts@imail.org by Monday, April 27, 2020. The essay should provide details on the student’s experience with community service as well as plans for pursuing a career in healthcare, and how they would use the scholarship award if selected.

Selection Representatives from Sanpete Valley Hospital will review the applicants and select three students to receive the $1,000 scholarship awards. Selection will be based on the student’s application, resume, and essay.

Award Process Scholarship recipients will need to provide proof of registration at Snow College to Sanpete Valley Hospital and complete applicable tax forms in-order-to receive the award. Sanpete Valley Hospital will then make the $1.000 donation towards the student’s tuition or other schooling expenses (please allow for at least four weeks processing time from when the forms are submitted to the time that the award check is received). Scholarship awards will be held for up to three years for those recipients(s) who will not be attending college for the following school year(s).

Recipients are under no obligation for employment at Sanpete Valley Hospital or any Intermountain facilities once schooling is complete.

Contact Please contact Shauna Watts at Sanpete Valley Hospital with any questions at shauna.watts@imail.org.

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Get a jump start on central Utah’s short growing season GLORIA ALBRECHT

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The CLAIM(S) FOR DILIGENCE below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in in Sanpete County.

These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2.

Persons challenging this CLAIM may file an action through the district court.

Persons with information protesting the filing of the following claim(s) may file such statements with the State Engineer, Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300, on or before April 29, 2020.

A $15.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR EACH SUCH PROTEST FILED. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801) 5387240 for additional information.

65-4157 (D7245): Horseshoe Canal Company propose(s) using 10 cfs (Pigeon Hollow Junction) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 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 April 29, 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) 65-4158 (a45611): Garth W. Christensen propose(s) using 0.0062 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Jeruselem) for STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Legal notice 51441 Published in The Pyramid April 2 and 9, 2020.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 24, 2020, the Mayor and City Council of Fairview City (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Parity Water Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds.

The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on April 23, 2020, at the hour of 7:30 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 24th day of March, 2020 /s/ Jan Anderson Fairview City Recorder Legal notice 51463 Published in The Pyramid April 2 and 9, 2020.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of the sale, on the front steps of the Sanpete County Courthouse at 160 North Main Street, Manti, Sanpete County, Utah, on April 21, 2020 at the hour of 12:00 noon of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed originally executed by Mike J. Price and Hayley Price, as Trustors, in favor of Utah Heritage Credit Union, covering real property located at 330 South 600 East, Mount Pleasant, Utah 84647, and more particularly described as: Lot 1, Block 9, Plat “B”, WATKIN’S ADDITION TO MT. PLEASANT CITY SURVEY, Sanpete County, State of Utah. ALSO, beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 2, Plat “B”, WATKIN’S ADDITION TO MT. PLEASANT CITY SURVEY, thence South 214.50 feet; thence West 107.25 feet; thence North 214.50 feet; thence East 107.25 feet to the point of beginning. #16524.

The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Utah Heritage Credit Union and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Mike J. Price and Hayley Price.

This Trust Deed is recorded as Entry Number 206040 in Book 680 at Page 760 in the records of the Sanpete County Recorder.

Bidders must be prepared to tender to the trustee $20,000.00 at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale.

Both payments must be in the form of a cashierʼs check or certified funds.

The trustee maintains a bona fide office in the state meeting the requirements of Subsection 57-1-21(1)(b).

The address of the office of the trustee is 455 East 500 South, Suite 401, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.

The hours during which the trustee can be contacted regarding the notice of default are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of legal holidays. The trustee may be contacted by telephone during these hours at (801) 972-0307.

THIS IS AN EFFORT TO COLLECT A DEBT. INFORMATION RECEIVED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 17th day of March, 2020. /s/ BRUCE L. RICHARDS Trustee 455 East 500 South, Suite 401 Salt Lake City UT 84111 Legal Notice 51260 Published in The Pyramid March 26, April 2 and 9, 2020.

Many Sanpete County residents woke up to snow on the second day of spring this year.

By mid-morning the sun was out, and the snow was melting even while a blanket of mist hugged the ground. Many residents in the Sanpete Valley are avid gardeners. Settlers in the valley started from scratch, farming, ranching and working the land to put food on the table. Today the culture continues, with many residents growing vegetables, fruit and flowers to enrich their lives.

Sustainable living Now more than ever folks bypass supermarket produce isles and grow their own vegetables. Organic gardening is a big focus for some who want to “live cleaner”. The new movement for sustainability in all aspects of our lives is a driver as well, as people try to become less dependent on storebought items.

Extending growing season One of the challenges for gardeners in central Utah is the short growing season. Finding ways to mitigate that problem can be as easy as a sunny windowsill or as grand as a greenhouse.

Cold frames Cold frames serve a variety of purposes. They keep early seedlings warmer, allowing earlier planting. Cold frames protect plants from strong winds and retain heat. Gardeners use coldframes to extend their gardening season—both in the autumn to protect plants for a few more weeks and in the spring to get a jumpstart on sowing seeds. Cold frames are also used to “harden off” seedlings that were started indoors.

Start seeds indoors Start seeds indoors on a sunny windowsill. Small pots, perfect for windowsill gardening, can be recycled from last year’s bedding plants. Be creative. Small containers of any shape are useful for starting seeds. Check our “free stuff” in the classified section of the

paper and find all kinds of ideas for containers. Even old teacups work, and how cute they look lined up on a windowsill!

Indoor, patio gardening Indoor and patio gardening may be perfect for you if you don’t have an outdoor garden. No longer dedicated to just house plants, indoor gardens now feature tomatoes, peppers and herbs. These and other compact vegetable plants can be grown in containers in a bright indoor location or on the patio or deck, where they can be moved indoors when outdoor temperatures dip. Grow microgreens indoors all year long on flats that can be moved from a dark place to a sunny location once the seeds sprout.

Greenhouses Greenhouses extend the growing season immensely, and in some cases provide a year-round environment for growing vegetables. Even citrus trees will thrive throughout the winter in some greenhouses.

Early greens such as lettuce and spinach do well in cooler temperatures, so they thrive throughout most of the year in a greenhouse, while seedlings and vegetables can get a head start in the early spring National garden association Check out The National Garden Associations on their web site at garden.org for a table of first and last frost dates for your zip code. The National Garden Association was started in 1971, and with over a million members, they are the largest social media website dedicated exclusively to gardening. Sign up for their free online weekly gardening newsletter, create a garden planting calendar and get all kinds of handy gardening tips.

Ready, set, go!

Spring is nipping at the heels of winter now, and gardeners are eager to get outdoors. Get started with these tips from the spruce on early gardening tasks Prune perennials -The first task is removing and composting any dead annual plants

that remained over winter.

These will not return, and any self-seeders will already have done their job. If you didn’t prune back your perennials last fall, they’re probably looking pretty ugly as spring sets in.

If you did leave your perennials standing last fall, once you start to see new growth at the base of the plants, it’s safe to begin removing winter mulch and pruning them down to ground level. If you left your ornamental grasses up for winter interest, you could cut them back as soon as you can get to them. You don’t need to wait for new growth. Cut grasses to within a few inches of the ground. They’ll come back up when they’re ready.

Weed and compost — Early spring is the time to take action against weeds with some pro-active work. Damp soil makes it much easier to pull young weed seedlings. Don’t try to compost weeds. They’ll come back to haunt you. Most everything else of what you clean up can go into your compost pile. It’s best to start a new pile in spring and leave your old pile to flip and use. Dispose of any plant material that shows signs of disease and any seed heads, weeds or otherwise, that could become a problem.

Divide and transplant — If you want to propagate or move your plants, spring is the ideal time to divide or transplant them. It’s amazing how quickly plants recover if you catch them early when the weather is still mild, and they’re raring to grow.

Codling moth Take evasive action without chemicals – The Codling Moth is the most significant insect pest of apple and pear trees in North America. Damage is done by the larvae, which are cream-colored caterpillars that tunnel fruit and produce ‘wormy’ apples. If you have apple or pear trees now is the time to attach a Codling Moth Trap to protect your trees from these invasive pests. Scrape loose bark to remove overwintering

cocoons. Instead of spraying you can make your own trap with corrugated cardboard.

Band tree trunks tightly with corrugated cardboard strips (4to 6-inches wide) to provide a site for larvae to spin their cocoons. Another strip several inches higher catches the insects that managed to evade the lower strip. Remove the strips every 3 months and burn them to destroy the insects. Replace with new strips.

The peach tree borer can completely girdle a peach, cherry or plum tree, killing it. Once the larvae move into the bark, they are difficult to manage. They’re most vulnerable at the surface before they chew their way into the tree’s bark and cambium layer. Borer treatment begins early in spring even before larvae become active. Probe the small insect holes in trunks near the soil line, with the point of a knife or stiff wire to crush larvae (and later pupae) beneath the bark. Begin spraying organic neem oil in the highest recommended concentrations around the crown of the tree and up the first six to 12 inches of the trunk when adults are anticipated.

Saturate both bark and soil.

The oil will disrupt the moths’ breeding cycle and discourage them from leaving eggs. It will also neutralize eggs that may already have been laid as well as penetrate the bark and inhibit development of larvae already in the tree. Spray twice a month throughout the breeding season which can last until September. Reapply after rains.

Woodpeckers and other birds will reduce numbers by grabbing larvae on and under the bark. Encourage them by providing suitable habitat and not spraying harmful pesticides.

Cedar chips and bark spread around the base of stone fruit trees is said to repel egg-laying adult moths.

So, don’t just sit there.

Start your seeds, prune, weed, compost, divide and conquer and, most importantly, smile!

Spring is here!

Assistant Water Master Horseshoe Irrigation Company is seeking an individual to be an Assistant Water Master for the company. The position will be a temporary position working various hours up to 40 hours per week and is anticipated to run through October 2020.

The Qualifications, Duties and Responsibilities listed below are intended to provide a representative list of the various types of requirements and work that may be required of the position, however additional duties may be expected.

Qualifications • • • • • •

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ability to lift 60+ pounds.

Must be mechanically inclined with ability to maintain water works systems.

Have good basic math skills.

Understand basic AC and DC electricity.

Have a Valid Utah driver’s license with the ability to be insured on the company’s automotive policy.

• Must have good organizational skills.

• Must have good communication skills with the ability to maintain calmness in challenging conversations with shareholders.

• Live within approximately 7 miles of Spring City.

Duties/Responsibilities • Assist the Water Master with any of his duties when he requires assistance; to include repairing water distribution systems, water use monitoring and discussing water overuse with shareholders.

• Provide water-use education to shareholders.

• Assist in keeping the electronic measuring and monitoring facilities functioning.

• Must be available to work extended work hours during peak water flows and usage.

• Any other duties as needed and assigned by the President and Water Master.

The position will be an hourly position and the hourly rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience, however is anticipated to be between $12-$16 per hour.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume to the company by Wednesday, April15, 2020. This may be delivered to the company President, Secretary, Water Master or Board Member in person or may be submitted by e-mail to rstrate@horseshoeirrigation.com. If submitted by e-mail you must receive a receipt e-mail confirmation that your resume was received for it to be considered.

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idea a short time ago, and since that day they have randomly selected a household to receive the flower free of charge each day. Kris states that “the panic, fear and uncertainty we are experiencing is contagious. Everybody is talking about it.” In the spirit of “trying to do something nice and uplifting” the staff at Farmers Floral plans to keep paying it forward with flowers until the COVID 19 crisis eases.

For more information, contact Farmers Floral at (435) 462-2154.

Kris encourages everyone to try to put a smile on someone’s face, noting that it doesn’t need to be something big, we can spread kindness and joy with simple gestures. “We can all make a

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The 60-day public comment period will commence on the date that the proposed rule is published in the Federal Register. Following publication in the Federal Register, interested parties may submit comments on the proposed regulation, identified by the number RIN 1004-AE72, by any of the following methods: Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630), Bureau of Land Management, Mail Stop 2134 LM, 1849 C St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240, Attention: RIN 1004AE72.

Personal or messenger delivery: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street, S.E., Room 2134LM, Washington, DC 20003, At-

difference” and remind one another that this too, will pass. Until it does, we can support one another and strengthen our community by paying it forward.

Farmers Floral is now working with a skeleton staff, as they keep doing business. Their delivery will continue, and Kris has noted that they are taking extra precautions handling floral arrangements, wiping down each base with disinfectant wipes and leaving flowers at the front door instead of hand delivering them.

It’s not “business as usual” in Sanpete County. There are many changes to life as we know it, but everyone is trying to accommodate their neighbors and lend a helping hand.

Help Farmers Floral put a little ray of sunshine in someone’s life.

tention: Regulatory Affairs.

Federal eRulemaking portal: http://www.regulations. gov. In the Searchbox, enter “RIN 1004-AE72” and click the “Search” button. Follow the instruction at this website.

About BLM The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. In fiscal year 2018, the diverse activities authorized on BLM-managed lands generated $105 billion in economic output across the country. This economic activity supported 471,000 jobs and contributed substantial revenue to the U.S. Treasury and state governments, mostly through royalties on minerals.

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Sanpete Valley Hospital announces scholarship opportunity MT. PLEASANT — Sanpete Valley Hospital, in an on-going effort to support the students in our communities, is proud to announce the annual Sanpete Valley Hospital Scholarship program.

This program will donate three (3) $1,000 scholarship awards to high school seniors in Sanpete County.

Applicants must currently

be a high school senior at a Sanpete County High School or participating in an accredited high school curriculum and reside in Sanpete County.

Applicants must also hold a current GPA of 3.6 or higher, plan to pursue a career in healthcare and be actively involved in community service.

Applications may be obtained at sanpetehospital.org,

front desk of administration building located at 1100 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant, or from high school counselors.

Completed application, along with resume, and a 300-500-word essay must be emailed to shauna.watts@ imail.org by Monday, April 27.

The essay should provide details on the student’s expe-

rience with community service as well as plans for pursuing a career in healthcare, and how they would use the scholarship award if selected.

Further details, along with application and the award process, can be found on sanpetehospital.org or contact Shauna Watts at Sanpete Valley at shauna.watts@imail.org or 435-262-1381.

UTNG prepared, ready to help with COVID-19 DRAPER — Utah National Guard (UTNG) is prepared and ready to respond to the effects of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Priorities for leadership include safeguarding the lives and property of those who may be affected.

“The Utah National Guard stands ready to answer the call of the governor should the need arise in response to COVID-19,” said Brig. Gen. Michael J. Turley, adjutant general, Utah National Guard. “Because we’ve had the opportunity to train alongside our state and local emergency responders, we are confident in the team.”

The UTNG continues to be fully involved at the local, state and federal levels

in the planning and execution of the nation’s response to COVID-19. Each of the nearly 7,500 service members is also a civilian, living and working in communities across the state.

They have a proven track record of answering the call to assist civilian authorities during emergencies.

The UTNG has unique capabilities, such as civil support and biological response teams, and medical professionals trained to work with emergency responders.

UTNG is ready to support the whole-of-government efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as needed by the governor.

Changes regarding impact to annual training, overseas

missions or local assemblies will be shared following command decisions of our Utah Guard elements.

Commanders at all levels have discretion to authorize soldiers and airman to work and train remotely when they

have flu-like symptoms.

Updates regarding the Guard’s involvement with the state of Utah’s response to COVID-19 will be posted to Twitter @UTNationalGuard and the UTNG website https://ut.ng.mil/COVID19.

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spreading from Lake Powell to other Utah waterbodies. The state of Utah has invested millions of dollars and substantial resources in preventing this spread through watercraft inspection and decontamination efforts, staff

training, law enforcement checkpoints, and biological monitoring efforts.

The resolution urges continued cooperation and support by the federal government, in particular the National Park Service, to help

prevent the spread of invasive quagga mussels at Lake Powell by allocating funds, dedicating staff time to containing quagga mussels, and improving the inspection and decontamination processes for watercraft.

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Should the need arise, Utah National Guard has announced their readiness to help wherever needed. (Photo courtesy of UTNG)

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CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE! • THE ONLY ONE-PIECE SEAMLESS DEBRIS SHEDDING GUTTER SYSTEM • MADE ONSITE SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR HOME • SCRATCHGUARD® PAINT FINISH • LIFETIME NO-CLOG WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE Does not include cost of material. Expires Change to 4/30/20. **All participants who attend an estimated 60-90 minute in-home product consultation will receive a $25 gift card. Retail value is $25. Offer sponsored by LeafGuard Holdings Inc. Limit one per household. Company procures, sells, and installs seamless gutter protection. This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. If married or involved with a life partner, both cohabitating persons must attend and complete presentation together. Participants must have a photo ID, be able to understand English, and be legally able to enter into a contract. The following persons are not eligible for this offer: employees of Company or affiliated companies or entities, their immediate family members, previous participants in a Company in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current and former Company customers. Gift may not be extended, transferred, or substituted except that Company may substitute a gift of equal or greater value if it deems it necessary. Gift card will be mailed to the participant via first class United States Mail or e-mailed within 21 days of receipt of the promotion form. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer not sponsored or promoted by Darden and is subject to change without notice prior to reservation. Expires 4/30/20.

LeafGuard operates as LeafGuard of Utah in Utah under registration number UT 11650889-5501. †

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