Annual PV Dinner Cancelled

August 15, 2020 Pine Valley Community Dinner Cancelled

The committee for the annual fundraiser, after weighing many factors pro and con, have made the difficult decision to cancel the previously scheduled August 15, 2020 dinner. As with many events negatively impacted by COVID-19, the committee exercised an abundance of caution with the intention to protect our community.  We hope and pray that the virus will be contained and that the dinner will once again resume on August 20, 2021--the 3rd Saturday in August.

Thank you  for patience and understanding.

Respectfully yours,

The Pine Valley Dinner Committee

Brad Stucki

Steve and Marge Shakespeare

Bob and Sheila Hanson

Layne and LaDawn Christensen

Bob and Sharon Dalley

Campground Open!

Many of you know that the camp ground opened today. With recent events, it seems like the whole world is ready to get out into nature. At 8:30 this morning, a half hour before the pay station opened, we counted 53 vehicles waiting in line, hoping for a space in the campground.

Signs of Spring

Mask Project for Dixie Medical Center, Please Help if you Can

The Dixie Regional Medical Center Volunteer Department is asking the community for help gathering homemade face masks.  Any style of masks are acceptable.  You can find a variety of patterns online, including the Center for Disease Control website. 

The cloth face masks will be used for both patients (non-respiratory) and the caregivers who do not have direct contact with patients or visitors.  These donated masks will be laundered and sanitized before being distributed.

Drop off site in Pine Valley

Emily Neilson’s Home

143 East Main

Bin located on porch near driveway

Drop off sites in St. George

Sunset Clinic

1739 W Sunset Blvd,

St. George, UT 84770

DMRC Volunteer Office

544 S 400 E

St George, UT

--The drop off bin will be in the southwest corner of the upper

parking lot towards 600 S entrance.

This is a link for masks from the CDC. There are several others on the web, or I can email a couple of other patterns. Email me at midavie@gmail.com
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

They have asked us to remind volunteers that they need masks for men and boys as well as women and girls (I guess they are getting a lot of feminine patterns :)

Stress and Coping from the CDC

Outbreaks can be stressful

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include

• Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
• Worsening of chronic health problems
• Worsening of mental health conditions
• Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations

How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in.

People who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include

• Older people and people with chronic diseases who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19
• Children and teens
• People who are helping with the response to COVID-19, like doctors, other health care providers, and first responders
• People who have mental health conditions including problems with substance use

Take care of yourself and your community

Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with stress. Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger.

Ways to cope with stress

• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
• Take care of your body.
  • Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditateexternal icon.
  • Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
  • Exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid alcohol and drugsexternal icon.
• Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
• Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

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Need help? Know someone who does?

If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others

• Call 911
• Visit the Disaster Distress Helplineexternal icon, call 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746
• Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotlineexternal icon or call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224

Know the facts to help reduce stress

Sharing the facts about COVID-19. Understanding the risk to yourself and people you care about can make an outbreak less stressful.

When you share accurate information about COVID-19, you can help make people feel less stressed and make a connection with them.

Related: Reducing Stigma and Stop the Spread of Rumors

Take care of your mental health

Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.

People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms. Additional information can be found at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Preparedness

Happy Easter and Happy Spring!

Stay Safe, Stay Home

SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2020) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued a “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive to all Utahns today. This is not a shelter in place order, but rather the next step in the Urgent Phase laid out in the Utah Leads Together plan. This directive seeks to make clear what individuals and businesses should do to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our state and communities.

“I’m tremendously grateful to all Utahns who are already taking steps to stay at home whenever possible,” the governor said. “While we are seeing positive indications that this is slowing the spread of coronavirus in our communities, we need to do more. The clear directives issued today will help Utahns understand what activities are safe — and if we unite behind these instructions as if our lives depended upon them, we will, in fact, save many lives.”

Goals of the directive are to flatten the curve, reduce the strain on hospitals and the healthcare system, and minimize the impact on medical resources for those with highest need. 

Utahns are expected to stay home whenever possible. The directive includes specific instructions for all individuals, high-risk individuals (60 years and older and those with serious underlying medical conditions), and children. The directives regarding hygiene, gatherings, travel, and outdoor recreation are effective immediately. 

Businesses that remain open are reminded to comply with all public health orders, offer telework options wherever possible, continue following strict hygiene policies, and implement enhanced social distancing measures in the workplace where telework is not an option. 

View the full directive Here