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Show t t'a.cr The 'm Anil I. INtamnl 1 Reading marathon set Pleasant at Mt. library ll M r r l'hc pubk is sponsoi mg a ASAN I lic libr.ux two-wee- reading marathon enliiled. "Reading is Magie". beginning Monday. April 6. Anyone wishing to participate in the celebration can pick up a form at the library. Participants may read independently, or with family and friends. For further information, contact the Mt. Pleasant Public Library at 462-324- 0. Family members may also read to young readers. An adult must sign he participants form to verify that the required reading has been completed. To successfully complete the reading marathon, through second grade are required to read 2.5 hours; third and fourth grades, four hours; and fifth grade and up, five hours. In addition to independent reading, the library will host a pre-scho- ol i on Thursday, April 16. from 6 to 8 p.nt. Parents and children are encouraged to bring tcad-a-lho- n pillows and blankets to enjoy a relaxing evening of reading and becoming more familiar with the public library. Snacks will be provided and librarians will be available to read to younger children. Completed forms will need to be turned in at the end of the evening. All children completing their reading will be issued an invitation to a special Magic Show on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring local magician, Lynn Anderson, who is a reference librarian at Snow College. Special prizes will be given as well as a certificate for an ice cream cone donated by Wheelers Drive-i- n. pruning shrubs Flowering Quince large flowers ranging in color from red to bright orange. It can be pruned and kept small or allowed to grow into a three to five-foshrub. It also has thorns, which can be a point in its favor if it is being used as privacy barrier, or a negative, if a ball wanders too close and gets sucked into its treacherous grasp. "One tall shrub that blooms a little after the Quince is the a Plum," Goodspeed continues. "This shrub, if left unpruned, grows into a small tree. The white to pink fragrant flowers are small but attractive. This purple-leafe- d plant is also often used for a specimen plant in a group, or as an informal hedge. Kerria is an uncommon plant that looks great when in bloom, he says, but looks a little awkward and leggy the rest of the year. The double yellow flowers are striking. It is great in the ot LOGA- N- The progress of spring can be tracked by the colors of flowering shrubs moving from south to north through the state. The most popular spring bloomer is Forsythia, says Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturist. The bright yellow flowers covering branches usually signal the arrival of warmer weather. "When the Forsythia is at its peak, the Daphne begins to flower, filling the air with its heavenly fragrance," he says. Daphne is a low growing shrub that is often grouped with perennials. The flowers are white to pink and are very fragrant. Goodspeed says that after the Daphnes come the Spireas and Flowering Quince. shrubs Spirea are medium-size- d with white to pink blossoms. Alfalfa is the most important cash crop grown in Utah, bringing in more than $160 million annually. Profits could be higher, but Utah State University Extension Wildlife specialist Terry Messmer estimates that gophers are eating into the profits at a rate of about $3.5 million per year. "Pocket gopher infestations in alfalfa fields not only reduce the quantity of hay harvested, but the mounds created by their burrows cause equipment damage," Messmer says. Based on a survey of Utah alfalfa growers by USU and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, growers reported losses of nearly $5 million due to damage caused to their fields by wildlife. Nearly 70 percent of the survey respondents reported the pocket gophers were a primary LOGAN The important thing is not to stop questioning. Albert Einstein has Enjoy spring flowers before Gophers may be eating farm profits Cis-ten- background where other plants can hide its location once the flowers are gone. The last to bloom in early spring are Lilacs and Viburnum. They come in all sizes and shapes. The fragrant varieties have a pleasant smelling bloom, Goodspeed says. "One thing all these spring blooming shrubs have in common is that they should only be pruned after they bloom, Goodspeed cautions. "If these plants are pruned in the winter, much of the flowering wood will be removed. Pruning after they blossom allows new floral wood to grow throughout the summer for a fragrant, colorful show again the next spring." Advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into, the mind. -- Samuel Coleridge The most frequently used technique was poisoning. I,css than 20 percent of operators had ever used pocket gopher traps. "Using traps to control pocket gopher invasions of Kim Pickett seeks commission seat 4-y- ear newly estab- lished alfalfa fields may be a more effective control measure that the use of poisons. A preventative pocket gopher long-termanagement program that employs an aggressive trapping strategy may actually extend the life of an alfalfa field while reducing damages," Messmer says. "Although trapping is usually more dependable, many landowners have opted to use poisons, because trapping has been perceived as too time consuming," he says. "In reality, an aggressive trapping program initiated early and applied seasonally may be a GUNNISO- N- Kim R. Pickett, (R), is seeking the office of Sanpete County Commissioner. He was born and raised in Gunnison, the son of Standley and Verda Pickett. He is married to Kaye Miller, formerly of American Fork, and they are the parents of six children ranging in to 14. ages of Pickett says he is concerned for the well being of his family and others in the county and wants to ensure them safe and secure communities with opportunities for future employment. He says the county is facing important issues such as growth, economic development, crime and taxes. His background in both agriculture and business allows him the understanding of managed growth which is needed to ensure individual property rights while providing an organized plan for growth. He notes that as the county grows, demands for basic services and law enforcement will also increase. With a limited tax base, funds are required to meet the most essential items first. Pickett says that some aspects of government could possibly be performed in the private sector more cost efficiently than by government which is an avenue he would like to explore. Many of those in government are hard working and dedicated to their job. However, attitudes of some government employees need to be addressed. Citizens of Sanpete County are both customers and employers of county employees and should be treated with the highest degree of re- m cause of this damage, Messmer says. He found that, of those farms and ranches reporting damage, only 42 percent were actively trying to manage their losses through some type of control techniques. more means of controlling pocket gophers over Most trapping can the long-terbe done in conjunction with regular field inspection activi- ties." He says there are several efficient gopher traps on the market. Some common names include Macabee, Victor and Easy-Se- t. These traps are readily available at local farm, ranch and hardware stores. Buying in bulk can reduce per trap costs. Pocket gophers be may trapped anytime throughout the year, he explains. However, it is easier to trap them during the periods they are most active, typically in the fall and spring. During these periods, pocket gophers are actively expanding their burrow system. This activity is usually evidenced by the presence of new soil mounds. The presence of new soil mounds on the surface of a field is a good sign to begin trapping. spect. Pickett says that working on his family farm as a youth during summer breaks from college taught him hard work and an appreciation for agriculture. He returned from an LDS Mission to Brazil in 1980 and Kim Pickett graduated from BYU with a degree in agricultural economics in 1984 and then went on to attend graduate school. He worked for a securities company until he returned to Gunnison in 1988 to work for Gunnison Implement Co. He became a partner and general manager in 1989, giving him nine years of experience managing people and finances for a multifaceted business which includes John Deere machinery sales and service, Big A Auto Parts, and hardware. He has been involved in the JayCees organization, businesseconomic men associations, school boards, development building committees and numerous LDS Church callings. For the past 18 years he has been actively involved with the Republican Party, enjoys the service and knows it is essential to building successful communities. I To my extreme mortification, grown wiser every day. Lord Byron FOR SALE Two 'A acre building lots in Fountain Green. smsom Call- - fer, 801 O vfcU sell separately or together. 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