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Show W4 r. 1 11 A Uri 173/ / 4 r J PANGUITCH • PANGUITCH LAKE • HATCH • BRYCE • TROPIC • ANTIMONY • HENRIEVILLE • CANNONVILLE • ESCALANTE • BOULDER Thursday, February 4, 2010 • Issue # 254 USU EXTENSION UPDATES 25th Annual Bryce Canyon Winter Festival 4-H SPOTLIGHT 6 By Cassandra Lyman •• • iw I IP • -es-t;vA( • - zebusSn n • rice- CaK‘rft/ok Utak Live Band & Dance Saturday, February 13,2 0 1 0 Featuring: "Tread Lightly" 6 : 3 0 p.m. - Western Dance Instruction 8p.m. to 1 1 p.m. - Dance at Ebenezers Barn & Grill (Free Admission/Family Atmosphere) Free Clinics • Races ($10 entry fee)• Kids Activities Sunday Night Guest Speaker Carol Masheter, Ph.D., is the oldest U.S. and second oldest woman to ever summit Mt. Everest. February 4-H Spotlight busy schedules (trying to is on the Escalante 4-H juggle: sports, school work, www.rubysinn.com Mentoring Club! The 4-H family, church callings and 1-866-866-6616 or 1-435-834-5341 ▪ HWY 63 BRYCE CANYON CITY, UTAH 84764 mentoring project is new so on), but these youth are CLOSEST ACCOMMODATION TO THE ENTRANCE TO BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK to our county and the youth making time. Making time involved are having a great to serve other youth! These time. The 4-H mentoring mentors not only make time project has been in the news to contact their mentee once Public, private and non-profit homeless service providers will conduct an annual Point- a great deal the past few a week but also make time In-Time Count of the homeless population in Utah on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. months and for good rea- to attend trainings and help "It is absolutely essential that we accurately characterize homelessness in Utah," said son. The mentoring project with service projects. These Gordon Walker, director, Division of Housing and Community Development. "Gathering allows High School Seniors mentors deserve more attenspecific information on the number of families, veterans, and those suffering from domes- (and sometimes Juniors) tion than just a little write tic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, and other disabilities will allow us to address the opportunity to mentor a up in the paper, so if you see our homeless situation in the most effective and direct way." 5th and/or 6th grader. These them be sure to recognize Every year the State of Utah participates in a physical count of all homeless individuals youth "hangout", bond, them for their efforts. The across the state on a single night, or Point-In-Time Count. This year that count will take participate in service proj- mentees are Shantel, Braxplace on Wednesday, January 27. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developects and learn new skills. ton, and Dakota. Both the ment (HUD) requires that states complete a physical count of homeless persons periodiThe Escalante mentors are mentors and mentees decally. Utah has elected to conduct the count every year. Hailey McLemore, Lis- serve recognition for their Last year 3,525 homeless individuals were counted across Utah. From this it was prosadawn Copper, and Aira- involvement in this projected that 15,525 people experienced homelessness in Utah throughout 2009. Information from the Point-In-Time Count is used to determine the need and gaps in mee Beebe. These mentors gram. If it wasn't for these services across the state. Federal and state monies are allocated to different areas of the are awesome. I say to them three wonderful mentees state based on the information gathered in this count. An accurate count will ensure the keep up the hard work, you Escalante would not have are making a difference. It a 4-H Mentoring Club. It appropriate resources come to our community. The Point-In-Time Count requires tremendous coordination. Its success is dependent is difficult for High School seems the 5th and 6th gradon the collaboration and aid of several organizations such as Local Homeless Coordinat- kids to find time in their ers are as busy as the High School kids. These mentees ing Committees, state agencies including the Utah DepartOn behalf of the Cal Adams family we would like to ment of Veterans Affairs, the Utah Census Bureau, police are making time for 4-H. thank all those who showed kindness and love at the and sheriffs departments, religious leaders, hospitals and They are having fun, bondtime of our loss. We would also like to thank the Garclinics, providers of homeless and domestic violence sering, and learning with their field memorial Hospital and extended care nurses and vices and many volunteers. mentors. Once a month the staff for the care that was given. We are truly blessed The State of Utah Community Services office is manmentees bring their famito have the kindness of those around us to help us aged by the Division of Housing and Community Devellies to a Family Night Out through these times of difficulty. Thank you again, opment under the Utah Department of Community and (FNO) and this activity has The Cal Adams Family Culture. helped in strengthening For More Details Visit STATEWIDE HOMELESS POINT-IN-TIME COUNT TO BE CONDUCTED WEDNESDAY WEATHER THURSDAY HIGH: 38 LOW: 20 AM SNOW SHOWERS FRIDAY • HIGH: 38 LOW: 23 r•e w SNOW SHOWERS SATURDAY HIGH: 39 LOW: 22 SNOW SHOWERS J Glen N. Barker CPA / MBA Tel: 435-586-7019 Reliable and Affordable Tax Preparation Located at: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Available by appointment for other hours Walk-ins always welcome! SUNDAY MONDAY HIGH: 37 LOW: 17 PARTLY CLOUDY TUESDAY HIGH: 37 LOW: 15 SNOW SHOWERS WEDNESDAY SUNNY Member of:.. or Utah Press! HIGH: 38 LOW: 15 ***** IFPA. 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Articles submitted from independent writers are not necessarily the opinion of Snapshot Multimedia. We sincerely hope you enjoy the paper and encourage input on ideas and/or suggestions for the paper. Thank you for your support. families and teaching life skills. The parents of this mentoring club have been very supportive. Not only have the parents allowed their youth to participate in this project, but they are also participating and helping as well! Escalante 4-H Mentoring Club, the spotlight is on you this month! Congratulations and keep up the good work. If you are interested in the mentoring program contact Cassie Lyman 8264088 or Michelle Zubia 676-3160. We are always willing and wanting to have new members. We still need new member for the Garfield County Teen Council. To be eligible youth must be in 7th-12th grade, must fill out an application (applications are available online at http:// extension.usu.edu/garfield/ htm/teen-council), be willing to have an interview, and must be active in a 4-H project. The application deadline is past but we will still accept applications. We are also looking for an adult leader for the Teen Council. This person would help provide rides to once a month activities, support council members, and be a positive adult model for the youth involved. For more information contact Cassie. Did 4-H make a difference in your life? If so we would like to here your story by letter or e-mail. Tell us about your 4-H experiences, what projects you were involved in and how long you were involved (or if you are still involved). Stories are needed by March 1st. 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