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Show PAGE SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS A4 4\Rcs Conservation Corner "Utah's Own" Naturally BY HANNAH FREEZE For over a century the beauty and quietness that is present in Utah was one of the State's best kept secrets. Well, the secret is out and Utah has been tagged as one of the fast growing states in terms of population in the country. Utah's agricultural producers are facing a myriad of issues from rapid urban development to changing demographics and the rich agricultural roots that are so important to our state are being threatened on an ever increasing basis. Fortunately, state and local governments are taking action to protect farms and ranchlands throughout the state and preserve them for future generations to enjoy. The "Utah's Own" initiative began in 2001 with a small grant from the USDA. In 2005, with the election of Agricultural Commissioner Leonard Blackham, funding was secured through Utah legislature that provided the initiative with the financial backing needed to make it what it is today. "Utah's Own" was established to provide consumers all over the state the opportunity to choose products that were produced in Utah. The idea is that when consumers pur- chase local products, the money they spend here stays here, supporting local farms and ranches and boosting the local economy. By supporting local agriculture, consumers not only get the best tasting and freshest products, but they also help to maintain a secure and sustainable food supply. Highlighted in the 2010 Utah Agriculture Statistics was a study conducted at Utah State University which calculated the value of production agriculture and processed foods in Utah. The study found that more than $15,000,000,000 is contributed to the local economy each year from Utah's agriculture. Recently the Utah Agriculture Sustainability Task Force was formed to help policy makers and citizens understand the significant role agriculture plays to Utah's society, economy, culture and well-being. The task force is comprised of legislators, local government officials, conservation districts and agricultural producers. Throughout their seven month long discussion, the task force identified 8 issues that are top priority concerns facing agriculture in Utah. Among those 8 issues were listed Food Security and Agricul- ture Promotion and Profitability. The task force noted that it is important to protect prime or unique agricultural lands so that Utah can continue to be more self-sufficient and sustainable. Also highlighted was the idea that in order for agriculture to be sustainable, it must be profitable and the "Utah's Own" initiative would be significant in providing producers increased local marketing opportunities. The "Utah's Own" initiative will continue to grow and be a key resource for farmers and ranchers all across the state. Buying products labeled "Utah's Own" will help sustain and preserve Utah's rural communities and enhance our food security throughout the state. To learn more about the "Utah's Own" initiative visit their website at www.utahsown.utah.gov. A complete list of the Utah Agriculture Sustainability Task Force recommendations is located at www.ag.utah.gov. If you have questions regarding conservation programs you may contact the NRCS office in Coalville at (435) 336-5853 or Ogden at (801) 629-0575. NRCS is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Peace House invites Summit and Wasatch County communities to lunch Event Raises Awareness and Funds to Support Peace House Outreach Program The greater Wasatch Back community is invited to the fourth annual Peace House Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, May 21, at St. Mary's Catholic Church on SR 224. The event is an hour long, running from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees are welcome to arrive as early as 11:30 a.m. to mingle and begin lunch. The luncheon will include a program further acquainting community members with the Peace House mission to end family violence and abuse through education, outreach, support services and shelter. In the wake of the recent murder / suicide in Summit County, much of the Spring Luncheon program will be dedicated to the memory of Toni Cavagnaro, with the hope attendees will gain better understanding of how to recognize, respond and offer resources to those suspected of being in danger. Always free to the community, the Spring Luncheon is sponsored by the generosity of local businesses, making it possible that 100 percent of all gifts to Peace House that day support the Outreach Program. "Peace House is excited to host its fourth annual Spring Luncheon. Last year's event raised both funds and awareness for our growing education program. This year we are focusing on fundraising for our Outreach Program, a source for women to turn to when they believe their home situation is growing increasingly violent, but they do not need immediate shelter," says Executive Director Jane Patten. The Peace House Outreach Program has grown to include offices not just in Park City, but in Heber City, Kamas and Coalville. Last year the luncheon raised $20,000 in donations. This year the organization hopes to raise more. To reserve a seat at the community table, please RSVP by e m ailing ann@peacehouse.org or calling (435) 658-4739, extension 104. Space is limited. Reservations will be accepted through Friday, May 16. Located in Park City, Peace House was established in 1995 as the community's response to two public domestic murders here. Through education, shelter and support services, Peace House empowers women to break the cycle of domestic violence in their own lives and those of their children. Peace House also reaches out to individuals and groups within the Summit / Wasatch County service area through education and outreach programs. For more information about Peace House, call (435) 658-4739, or visit the website, www.PeaceHouse.org . Author visits S.S. Elementary The South Summit Elementary students enjoyed a wonderful assembly by Doug Osmond on March 25. Doug works with Richard Paul Evans who is the author of many great family books which include, The Christmas Box, The Gift, and The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me. Richard has also written books for pre-teens to enjoy. This series is called Michael Vey. Doug shared many great stories about never quitting and how we can often times learn more from our failures than our successes. Doug discussed his five rules to success. 1 - Read, read, read... 2 - Work hard and learn to like to work. 3-Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality. 4 - * I like * me2 . I'm Drug Free!: As kids, they are entitled to food, shelter, clothes and love. As adults, nobody should feel entitled to anything in life. 5 - Turn off the TV and video games. (Most American families watch eight hours of TV a day. On the other hand, the average millionaire watches eight hours a week.) The students were able to watch some of their peers participate in "The Reading Rock Stars Game." The contestants were asked a variety of questions from books they love to read such as Twilight, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Michael Vey, Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. The winning team received a great surprise. Doug's last message to the students was that we all need to exercise our brains and that reading is a great way to do it. THE _1'A 3 MAY First annual L'Oakley Grown Community Market The first annual L'Oakley Grown Community Market will be held on Saturdays, June 29-Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the grassy area of Cattlemen's Hall on Center Street in Oakley. The market will be a community event, featuring local artists, crafters, jewelers, fresh fruits and vegetables from our farmers market along with free kids activities, live music, and food. We will also be conducting educational outreach by non-profits to promote healthy eating, environmental sustainability and economic development. Applications are being accepted NOW for Artists, Crafters, Jewelers, Farmers, Gourmet Food, Snack Food and On-Site Food Vendors. Please go to our website for further information www.loakleymarket.com . In 2011, Summit County organized a one-day pilot The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the availability of Dam Watch, a real-time, web-based, dam monitoring software application that offers Utah dam owners and sponsors early warning of hazards to their dam and flood control structures. The new system, developed by USEngineering Solutions Corp., collects real-time data from various federal agency sources, compares that against client-specified thresholds, and then sends alert notifications if any New prescriptions or refills / Most insurance accepted word-of-mouth and newspaper announcements. After several discussions, the committee ultimately decided to host one more pilot farmers market during the 2012 Summit County Fair. The committee collaborated with multiple organizations to plan the 2012 farmers market, including the Summit Arts Council, which recruited local artists. While planning the 2012 market, the committee also started planning for a new weekly farmers market in 2013. Representatives from the committee met with the Mayors from Eastern Summit County cities, and Oakley emerged as the community with the greatest interest and readiness to host a weekly market. The Summit County Farmers Markets committee reorganized as the L'Oakley Grown Community Market committee. thresholds, such as rainfall events, are exceeded. The owners and operators, armed with the latest data, can go into emergency management mode and better manage what may become a serious public safety hazard. The application is being offered to all states and territories with dams and other structures built under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act. Engineers and watershed management specialists with NRCS in Utah have worked together with other agencies in the state to provide vital data on Utah's 46 dams that are being monitored carefully. Currently, access to these data is limited to one state administrator, but as the software is rolled out on USDA servers, other dam operators and owners will be notified and given training and access. Training on the new system will occur sometime prior to the end of June of this year, when the full application of Dam Watch will be implemented. For more information, contact Norm Evenstad, NRCS Watershed Coordinator in Utah, at (801) 524-4569. Save Our Streams: Household hazardous waste collection event Save our Stream: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at Canyons on Saturday, May 4, 9-4 p.m. Recycle Utah and Park City Sunrise Rotary Club are staging a FREE Household Hazardous Waste drop-off day for Summit County residents. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-4pm in the Canyons parking lot, off Highway 224. Only residential waste will be accepted; no construction or business waste, please. All residential household hazardous waste will be accepted, including: Pharmaceuticals; paints, varnishes, solvents; automotive fluids such as motor oil and an- tifreeze; car batteries and gasoline; household cleaners and bleach; fertilizers and pesticides; rechargeable batteries; pool & spa chemicals; propane and gas fuel cylinders; compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs); refrigerators & freezers; electronic waste; and mercury-containing items such as thermometers and smoke detectors. The event will help to keep hazardous materials out of the landfill, thereby protecting local waterways. "When this type of thing ends up in the landfill, it eventually seeps into the groundwater and contaminates our lakes, rivers and streams," said Insa Riepen, Executive Director of Recycle Utah. sigie OUVOIreatrif Ha Sordid U.* Caw #4. Pluieurhild %wins 4 This event is a collaboration between Recycle Utah and Park City Sunrise Rotary Club, with support and backing from Park City Municipal Corporation, The Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District (SBWRD) and Summit County, with special thanks to the Park City Fire District. For more information contact Recycle Utah, your community nonprofit drop-off recycling center, at (435) 649-9698, visit recycleutah.org. cSufscrige fo 7he 6arnmii Counfy 9(ews f (435) 783 r 1471(435) 336-5501 kinsIL SATURDAYS THIS SUMMER in OAKLEY, UTAH! e/ June 29th - August 10th, lOam - 3pm ** ** ** ** ** ** fiw r A) _TA We can transfer any of your existing medications farmers market in Coalville during the Summit County Fair as a first step in assessing the feasibility of a weekly farmers market in the eastern part of the county. The Summit County Fair combined a farmers market (featuring local produce vendors) with educational outreach by nonprofits to promote healthy eating, environmental sustainability, and economic development. A survey was conducted during and after the Fair to determine the community's interest in having a regular farmers market, and nearly 100% of the respondents were in favor. Therefore, in November 2011, the Summit County Farmers Markets committee was formed to drive expansion efforts and plan the 2012 Summit County Market. Committee members were continuously recruited from the community through New software offers greater safety assurance to many small dam operators in Utah MiAriZet- AT PARK CITY CLINIC 4r̀Z of se,tiNuNdt Free Kids Activities * Live Music * Non Profits Artisans & Crafters * Sustainable Issues Farmers Market * Local Produce * Gourmet Food High Quality Customized Compounded Medications Applications are being accepted for: WE DELIVER! 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