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Show MARCH 22,2007 CALENDAR EVENTS THURSDAY, M A R C H 2 2 • AA Mtg. New Awareness @ Pangutich Library, 7pm FRIDAY, M A R C H 2 3 • AA Mtg, New Awareness Panguilch Lib - 7pm • Gospel Meetings @ 7:30 pm Panguitch Library SATURDAY, M A R C H 2 4 • Kanab Invitational High School Track MONDAY, MARCH 26 • Garfield Commission Public Hearing TUESDAY, M A R C H 2 7 • Community Emergency Response Training WEDNESDAY, M A R C H 2 8 • EHS Golf @ Mt. Carmel MODBE OP€N HOUS€ PfiRTV Saturday March 24th 2:00 pm-? @ Short Cuts 250 E. Center. If you need to update your spring wardrobe, you should be there! Great deals, lots of discounts. Come check it out! Questions, contact Genny Houston 435-6695983. Page 2 THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER ATTENTION ALL PANGUITCH AREA CITIZENS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING (CERT) Introductory class FIRE STATION March 27 @ 6pm MARCH WALKS & TALKS Mark your calendar for the kickoff of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments' 2007 Walks & Talks series of lectures and field trips. Watch for notices every month. This year, programs are being offered on a regular basis as well as special guest speakers and trip leaders. All programs are free and co-sponsored by Grand StaircaseEscalante Partners. Coffee with a Ranger 2nd & 4th Saturdays; March 10 & 24 Time: 8:00 a.m. • Place: Calf Creek Campground Plan your adventure for the day over a cup of coffee or hot chocolate with a ranger Leave No Trace March 29 Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Place: Escaiante Visitor Center Leam more than what it means to simply "pack in it and pack it out" during this in-depth workshop. You'll learn how to tread lightly over the land without a trace. Participants will receive an official Leave No Trace certificate for their participation in this workshop. NOMINATIONS BEING TAKEN Garfield County is looking for nominations for the Honorary Cowboy to be honored during the Cowboys Ain't Dead festival. Nominees can be turned into Scott Christensen at the Triple C by mail at PO Box 709, Panguitch, UT 84759 or phone at 435-676-3949. Nominations deadline is April 25th. Requirements: Need to be long time Garfield County Residents BY PAT DIX BOBCATS OPEN TRACK SEASON AT ESCALANTE With mostly underclassmen comprising the squad, Coach Troy Norris' thin clads performed well at the Escaiante Invitational, Saturday. The only senior girl in attendance, Kelsie Barton led the girls with a winning throw of 98' 9" in the discus, a career personal best. Junior Kaz Pollock also had a career best in the discus, with a throw of 128'1". The Cats swept nearly all of the relays in both the girls and boys events. Freshmen Shelby Taylor, Kelsie Matthew, Kaylee Smith, Rylie Savage,and Breanna Marshall, combined to win all three girls relays. Freshman Russell Ricketts had a 1st in the 400 meter dash, and a 2nd in the 1600 meter run. Freshman Dexter Humphries placed 2nd in the 800 meter run. Junior Taylor Bremner had a 1st in Javelin (he threw with his hand instead of his head this time), a 2nd in the 200 meter dash, and a 3rd in the 100 meter dash. Sophomore Trac Norris was in mid season form, winning the 110 meter hurdles, the 300 meter hurdles, and anchoring the the Medley and 4x400 relays for 2 come from behind wins. Seniors Bryan Satter and Gavin Smith ran in all three relays. The Bobcats next meet will be the Kanab Invitational. Saturday the 24th. BILL INTRODUCED TO EXPAND REACH OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Health Centers Vital Link to Essential Health Care for Millions Bipartisan legislation was introduced to reauthorize the federal health centers program, which provides low-income and underserved patients access to affordable health care through community health centers. The bill has 16 cosponsors. "These centers are worth every cent that the federal government invests in them," Hatch said. "They save lives. They provide preventive health care that keeps people out of hospitals. By reauthorizing this program, we will allow health centers to provide low-cost health care to many more uninsured and underinsured individuals." Established more than 40 years ago, the program has placed community health Apr 2 (Mon) - PANGUITCH centers in medically underserved areas to provide care to 15 million Americans, most of whom have limited or no access to health insurance. Hatch's bill - the City Office, 25 S. 200 E. First come - first seved! 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Bush made a goal to Cats: Male $25, Female $35; Dogs (up to 60 lbs): Male $45, Female $55; have 1,200 new or expanded centers. Congress has increased funding accordCat Family Plan $100 (mom & Titter- ail kittens must be from one litter ingly since 2001 to provide service to 4 million additional patients and has added & less than 5 mos. old}, Pregnancies / Dogs over 60 lbs $10 extra new or expanded facilities in more than 750 communities nationwide. Hatch's bill More info: 1-866-PETS FIX or www.utahpets.org would continue this expansion, with the goal to help health centers reach 30 milSponsored and subsidized by Best Friends Animal Society lion patients by 2015. Get Your Pet Fixed at a Super Discount! |