Show NevteJuneJ (L2004 8 Sun The Gunnison High School Fitness Center is announcing New Summer Hours! Mon - Wed Fri 6 a muntiL8 a m No evenings during summer $20 per person Effective June 1 2004 Utah leads nation in State officials urge safe use volunteer hours given of fireworks this summer Utah has the highest rate of adult volunteers in the nation according to a national the Utah Commission on Volunteers is proud to see recognized Research released on Tuesday by the Points of Light Foundation and Indian University- - Purdue University Indianapolis revealed that 468 percent of adults in Utah volunteer six percent higher than any other state in the nation Scott Snow executive director of the Utah Commission on Volunteers attributes the state's high volunteer rate to a spirit of service and the 20 Volunteer Centers throughout the state “Utahns have a desiie to serve their communities and Volunteer Center play an important role in connecting individuals with volunteer opportunities" Snow said Volunteer Centers are specifically designed to connect people with the type of volunteer opportunities for which they are best In Utah nearly every suited county has its own Volunteer Center “What this research uncovered is that in states where there are more Volunteer Centers in comparison to the overall population there are higher rates of volunteering in states where there is a lower proportion of Volunteer Centers to the population volunteering rales are lower “said Christopher Cihlar director of program evaluation for the Points of Light Foundation Volunteers recruited through Volunteer Centers nationally contribute approximately $271 billion in volunteer time annually For more information on making a difference in Utah through volunteerisrn contact your local Volunteer Center at or wwwlLiveToGiveorg July Fourth and Pioneer Day will bring more enjoyment and fewer accidents this year if consumers take safety precaution when handling fireworks To help make this July Fourth and Pioneer Day the safest of record the licensed Utah Fireworks industry and the State Fire Marshal's Office offer the following safety rules for people celebrating with fireworks this year Buy Fireworks in Utah from censed fireworks stands or retail outlets Select only safe fireworks that are legal for use in Utah Always read and follow directions carefully Never experiment with fireworks Ignite outdoors always away from buildings dry grasses trees and bushes malfunctioning fireworks Allow enough room for proper functioning Light one at a time Keep a safe distance away Never give fireworks to small children Store in a cool dry and safe place out of reach of children Keep a bucket of alcr or a garden hose handy Dispose of properly to the US ConAccording sumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Utah Licensed fireworks industry most injuries associated with fireworks are principally caused by misuse the CPSC advised consumers to only purchase fireworks from licensed stands or retail outlets Any fireworks used in the state must be legal under Utah law and approved by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) CPSC and the Office of the State Fire Marshal The State of Utah Fireworks Act is a carefully balanced law which allows Utah citizens to buy and use legal fireworks safely and sponsibly to celebrate the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day Remember the possession or discharge of illegal fireworks is a class B Misdemeanor Help make these holidays safe and enjoyable for all r“ Senator Proven Leadership Leonard M Blackham Join your Community and State Leadersin SjpportingSLnator Blackham ! “We fully support Senator Blackham in his "Senator Blackham is a true friend of public education -Our communities have benefited tremendously from his service especially in rural Utah He plays a major role in securing sm Blackham is fully informed and sensitive to the economic school funding that provides rural students the same acader development desires and needs of the county and always beeopportunities as students at larger urban schools” — R Paul Gottfredson business administrator for Soutt supportive to the reach our goals He is the best man to keep representing Sanpete in the Senate” Sanpete School District — Sanpete County Commissioners: Bruce Blackham “Senator Blackham is the best thing that happened to Sanpe Greg Dettinger and Claudia Jarrett He works and understands all of our issues not just “Although he is a turkey grower Leonard Blackham is very agricultural” — George W Johansen Mt Pleasan supportive of the livestock industry He is an advocate for us with the federal government and has helped us solve predator issues He’s honest he’s forthright and he serves us well” Honesty integrity and representation of the people is what — Richard V Nielson former president of Leonard Blackham is all about — Branch Cox Fairview Utah Cattlemen Association “Leonard Blackham is a rare breed among lawmakers — he is a“Leonard is an excellent man for the position he is in a positi man of integrity vision and dogged determination who wields were he can be a real asset for the rural area His seniority substantial influence on Utah’s Capitol Hill Not only does leadership and respect gives him the ability to accomplish rural Utah need Leonard Blackham’s voice in the Utah State whatever need to be done not only for the rural area but also Senateall of Utah needs Leonard Blackham in the Senate” the whole state He is experienced and competent in that wh — Mark Shurtleff Utah Attorney General he does” — Lee Barton Manti “Senator Blackham understands rural health care issues and is “Leonard Blackham is passionate about representing rural Ut receptive and energetic in helping with solutions He has He is honest and always strives to do the right thing He has sponsored legislation that greatly improves rural access to health care He has supported adequate Medicaid funding in skills to get the job done” — Dave Bailey President of Moroni Feed Company order to help the needy rural citizens and is always supportive of ways to help rural hospitals and providers” — Greg M Rosenvall “Blackham is the budget guru of the legislature and never Administrator Gunnison Valley Hospital forgets the needs of rural Utah Few people understand how challenging the state budget has been the last four years “Senator Blackham seniority leadership and position on the Blackham’s hard work and understanding has lead the Executive Appropriations has benefited schools district in the legislature extremely well to fund the important needs withou state and especially in rural schools Blackham is committed tejnajor tax increase” the quality education for our children" —President of Senate Al Mansell —Courtney D Syme North Sanpete School District Superintendent “Senator Blackham has done more for the hospitals and healthcare institutions than any other legislator we have known He represents the people’s needs in healthcare which is often an undaunting task Thank you Senator Blackham” — Warren Benincosa Fairview REMEMBER TO RE-ELE- fully believe that Leonard Blackham is a true statesman no politician He has shown by his leadership in the state senat that he is more concerned about the next generation than the next election He is truly selfless in his service” — Dr Bruce King DVM “I Lr-U- l!5 BLACKHAM ON TUESDAY JUNE CT (435) 436-812- 5 wvwLeonardBlackhamcom Paid for by Blackham for Senate 22! 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