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Show Kanab Energy Department, KCH and Kane County EMS are Y2K prepared By Laurali Noteman Energy Board mem- bers, Chairman Roger Carter, Alan Daley, David Crosby, Ladell Alvey, and City Council- man Tony Wright, have pre- pared for the foreseeable events change between 1999 2000. and They are also prepar- ing for the unforeseeable. Their first priority is the health and safety of the citizens within the county. The Board is updat- ing a list of residents who are dependent on life support sys- terns. In the event of a power there may be a need these individuals to be trans- ported to Kane County Hospital (KCH). KCH Administrator Mike is confident the staff have their departments and Y2K ready. KCH is with an auxiliary pro- pane ooerated generator. The generator has the capabilities of operatingvital life support func- tions, computer systems and the major pieces of equipment within the facility. Sinclair thanked the KCH staff , Kane County Emergency Medical Sys- terns, and the Kanab Energy Board for their diligence in pre- paring for the unexpected. The next priority is property protection. Businesses with alarm systems will require sistance in monitoring and protecting private property. Kanab City Employees have offered their assistance, should they be needed. Mike Meeks will be physically manning the tion to make sure no disruption occurs on the citys end. Dave Owens, Director of Emer- gency Medical Services (EMS), has made arrangements for the Emergency Operation Center to be manned from 7:00 p.m. until it is felt that any problems which may occur have past. The gency Operation Center is cated in the County Courthouse, Should the phone lines remain operational you may call 644- 2349. There will also be an signed deputy in each county community who will be d ing events within that nity. Each deputy will be in close proximity to the towns mayor enabling them to stay abreast of any change in status for the area, Owens suggested each family or individual have a 72 hour emergency kit available. Should power go out and electricity be the only heat source within the home an alternative location with an alternate heat system should be discussed and decided upon by all family members. as-Kana- bs t State of Utah receives bonus due to welfare V. . I 1 , success i President Clinton announced this week that Utah was one of a he Emer-disruptio- i . it 1 ? n, lo-f- or I ! J . if mini U - wmmS ir. monitor-equipme- Camp Willow donates Pioneer Vomen of Faith and Fortitude " nt commu-equippe- Lawson, director of the Family History Center, accepts the four volume histories of eight thousand pioneer women donated by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers in our local Camp Willow. Seated are Carol Wilson - captain of Camp Willow, Kim Lawson, and La Rue Chamberlain Second row: Lucille Perkins - treasurer, Gloria Men - second Secretary Vaydes Brueck is not shown. The history contains photos and life sketches of women who settled the State ofDeseretTerritory of Utah from July 1847 to May 10, 1869 - married, single and adult women, or children who were part ofan organized company, even those who died on the journey. (Just the histories that were submitted in 1995 & 1996 for the book are included). This set is dedicated to all of the descendants of "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude." The set is available at the Family History Center to all who would like to read it there or copy the histories. Kim vice-captai- n. four-volu- Certified PPG Painters Certified PPG Collision Repair Center Custom Painting All Work Guaranteed Insurance Work Welcome ing them tstanding 1580 S 40 W 89A Kanab, UT 84741 Holiday Gift Ideas: FICTION S REGIONAL TITLES FIELD & TRAVEL GUIDES CHILDREN'S BOOKS self-sufficien- and cy improving their quality of life and the quality of life of all Utahns. We appreciate this national recognition to our ou- - Daves Auto Body Dave Little handful of states receiving high performance bonus funds due to success with welfare reform. The Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Utahs Job Connection, administers welfare reform in Utah. Utah will receive almost $2.6 million in additional federal funds as a result of moving people from welfare to successful emEmployment and ployment. employability are the centerpiece of DWS services and are critical to Utahs welfare reform program, the Family Employment Program. This high performance bonus is especially noteworthy because it is awarded for doing more than simply cutting welfare rolls. Many states with large caseload declines did not win bonuses. Utah received the largest bonus of any state in the Rocky Mountain region for moving welfare recipients into successful employment. According to Governor Leavitt, Since I have been Governor, we have reduced the welfare rolls from 19,000 to 9,000. We are not just getting people off welfare, we are getting them jobs, teach- 435-644-22- 30 Auto Recycling Used Auto Parts Department of Workforce Services. Robert C. Gross, Executive Director for DWS, notes that We are especially pleased to receive this national recognition as it highlights the attentiveness of our front line workers and supervisors in assisting real families with real needs. 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