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Show Thursday, May 30, 2002 Times Newspaper Zooms mh ft Gnosti "Tltoe Utialhi 3&Di?yw amDti&oiraD ojiDudDdd Page A8 Zions Bank is proud to sponsor an all-new exhibit that wi)l travel to branch locations throughout Utah in 2002. Celebrating the state's rich heritage, The Utah Story: A World Within a State" is a project developed devel-oped by the Utah Cultural Center. This collaborative exhibit features treasures from three partnering agencies: the Utah State Historical Society, Utah Arts Council and Utah State Archives. The Utah Story" exhibit will be hosted by Zions Bank's Provo office, located 111 N. 200 W., from May 31 through the end of June. The free exhibit is open to the public during the bank's regular hours of operation. opera-tion. The Utah Story" uses archival materials and artifacts to chronicle the experiences of diverse peoples. From the early pioneers and the tragic victims of the Scofield mine disaster to a contemporary Navajo artist, the exhibit presents history through many points of view in a spirit of sharing, seeking and understanding. under-standing. "Zions Bank's support of 'The Utah Story' demonstrates our com mitment to the local community and our shared cultural experiences," said Kelly Ward, manager of Zions Bank's Provo office. The exhibit gives us a better understanding of where we came from and how we are shaped today." The Utah Story" features a variety vari-ety of unique objects of historical interest to Utahns: the silver pen used by President Grover Cleveland to start Utah on the way to becoming the forty-fifth state of the United States of America; a clock found in the Scofield mine, which stopped the minute of the tragic explosion on May 1, 1900; and hair barrettes made by a Japanese-American woman during her internment at Topaz in the early 1940s. The traveling exhibit illustrates just a sampling of stories brought to life through the collections of the Utah State Historical Society, Utah Arts Council and Utah State Archives. Ultimately, the agencies hope to create a Utah Cultural Center museum to showcase their rich historic and cultural resources for the public. "We're able to bring The Utah 'Pirates of Penzance' performed during Art City Days Story' to people throughout the state thanks to the generous support of Zions Bank," said Rebecca Batt, Utah Cultural Center Foundation director. "It's a tremendous opportunity opportu-nity for Utahns to explore unique photographs, artwork, documents and artifacts they may not have been able to access in the past." The Utah Story: A World Within a State" was funded in part by grants from the Utah Office of Museum Services, through a generous allocation alloca-tion by the Utah State Legislature, and Zions Bank. For more information informa-tion about the proposed museum, ,!sit the nonprofit Utah Cultural Center Foundation online at http:culturalcenter.utah.org. Zions Bank is Utah's oldest financial finan-cial institution, and is the only local bank with a statewide distribution of branches, operating 126 full-service branches throughout Utah. Zions Bank also operates 22 full-service branches in Idaho, and more than 200 ATMs throughout Utah and Idaho. In addition to a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions offers a comprehensive array of investment, mortgage, and insurance .services, and has a network of loan origination offices for small business es nationwide. The company is also a leader in providing electronic banking services, including electronic munici- nearly 128 years. Additional infor- pal bond trading. Founded in 1873, mation on Zions Bank is available at Zions has been serving the communi- www.zionsbank.com. ties of the Intermountain West for ( ourlisy photo Howard Ruff Is separated by Jessica Woodbury and Lisa Mortensen as they rehearse for "Pirates of Penzance" that Is scheduled to play at the Villa Playhouse, 254 South Main, Sprlngville during dur-ing Art City Days starting on May 31, 2002. Many of the participants have sung with the Utah Lyric Opera Society. Artist Everett Ruess disappeared In the Escalante Canyons Area in 1934. His tale Is part of "The Utah Story Exhibit." (courtesy Utah Arts Council) Timp Cave announces B.A.T.S. and volunteer programs for 2002 Feeding baby animals is best left to their mothers Hikers and campers who find young animals and birds in Utah's backcountry are urged to leave the animals and birds where they find them. Those who find baby birds in their neighborhoods are encouraged to do the same thing. "Feeding baby animals is best left to their mothers and fathers," said Ron Stewart, conservation outreach manager man-ager for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resource's Northeastern Region. "With spring in the air, it won't be long before the division divi-sion gets flooded with calls from individuals who 'found an abandoned baby bird or mammal' and would like us to take care of it," Stewart said. "While we appreciate and share the concern of the caller, the best caregivers are its natural parents." Birds and mammals have numerous strategies to avoid predation and raise their young. "Often these strategies look like the adults have aban doned their young when actually actu-ally they are doing their best to protect it," Stewart explained. "For example, deer fawns learn to walk soon after birth, but they are far from coordinated or strong enough to run away from their predators. preda-tors. So, evolution has added a few safety measures. "Most predators on these fawns have a good sense of smell which helps make up for an inability to see color," Stewart said. "Deer have adapted so that the fawns don't have an odor so predators preda-tors can't smell them. Also, their creamy brown coats are the same shade of color as the new grass and leaves, if you look at it in black and white. Add a few spots and they are well camouflaged. "With these adaptations, the fawn's best strategy for survival is to hide for its first few weeks of life. The doe usually usu-ally moves away to feed or rest, but still remains reasonably reason-ably close by. If she senses danger, such as a human, she will leave in hopes of luring the 'predator' away from her fawn." Humans often see the fawns in their hiding places. Since the doe is hiding, many people jump to the conclusion the fawn has been abandoned and pick it up. That's the worst possible thing they could have done," Stewart said. "If you see a fawn or calf elk, don't approach it,. Take a look from a distance if you like but if you approach it, your scent could kill it. Studies and observations have documented document-ed predators following human tracks. I don't know if the predators are curious or not but if you've just checked out a fawn, you'll lead the predator preda-tor right to it." Abandoned baby birds are another problem. "Young birds will often leave their nests before they are able to fly. They usually spread out along the branches of their tree and then call for their parents to bring them food," said Stewart. Timpanogos Cave National Monument will be implementing implement-ing its Behind A Tour Specialist (B.A.T.S.) and Volunteer Senior Ranger Corps (R.S.V.P.) programs for the 2002 summer season. Now in its sixth season, the popular programs provide the participants partici-pants 16 years of age and older an opportunity to be involved in one of Utah's unique and spectacular natural natu-ral resources. B.A.T.S. volunteer pr0vide "hands-on" support to Timpanogos Cave National Monument Park Rangers by assisting with cave tours, patrolling the 1.5 mile trail to the caves, answering visitor questions, and handling other situations as they arise. The program provides valuable experience to participants with an interest in natural resources and careers in related relat-ed fields, as well as the chance to learn about the Timpanogos Cave system. BATS, volunteers volun-teers are provided with uniforms uni-forms and training, and are given the freedom to participate partici-pate when their schedule allows. Volunteer Senior Rangers provide leadership and management man-agement of the Behind A Tours Specialist (BATS.) program and serve as year-round recruiters of youth to participate partici-pate in monument projects. The Volunteer Senior Ranger FisIJi advisory issued Health agencies, along with the Utah County Health Department are issuing a consumption con-sumption advisory for brown and cutthroat trout from the North Fork of American Fork Creek. Due to elevated arsenic levels in the fish meat, adults should limit their consumption. Corps program includes such projects as working at the visitor vis-itor information desk, greeting visitors on the cave trail, cataloguing cata-loguing historical slides, and supervising youth at the cave. The Behind A Tour Specialist and Volunteer Senior Ranger Corp programs are great opportunities for citizens cit-izens to be involved with the National Park Service," says Mike Gosse, Chief Ranger. For additional information about the program, interested individuals indi-viduals should contact Mike at 801-756-5239. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is located in American Fork Canyon, on State Highway 92 near Highland and Alpine. For additional information about Timpanogos Cave National Monument, visit their web site at www.nps.govtica or call the Visitor Center at 801-756-5238. Cave Tours only part of the story at Timpanogos Cave Workforce Services 751 East Quality Drive Suite 100 American Fork 492-4500 All Services provided to Employers & Applicants without Fees! Metal Roofing Laborer' Requires: valid MVR, willing to work hard & learn trade, physically able. Duties: work on metal roofing, installmaintain metal roofing FT AF7049 Heavy Mechanic Requires: 5 yrs. exp. as mechanic, class a CDL a plus. Duties: work on loader, backhoe, semi, dump truck, excavator, etc. Benefits FT AF6679 Certified Nurse Assistant Requires: must be 18, desire to serve elderly, center will assist, to gain certification Duties: assist, elderly wbath, dress, feed, change. 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Introduction to Caving Tours are provided Wednesday through Saturday at the Monument. These trips are perfect per-fect for an adventurous date, family bonding experience or get-together with friends. Groups of five are led through an unpaved, unlit portion of Hansen Cave by an experienced experi-enced National Park Service Ranger. Helmets and headlamps head-lamps are provided, as is instruction in safe caving techniques. tech-niques. Participants must be at least 14-years-old. The cost is $15 per person. Please call Timpanogos Cave National Monument at (801) 756-5238 to make reservations. Junior Ranger programs are provided every Saturday morning morn-ing at 10:00 a.m. Join Ranger Roberta Jacobson at the Visitor's Center to learn, play, create, and discover through hands-on activities. This program pro-gram is provided free of charge. Junior Ranger booklets are always available at no cost from the Visitor's Center. The booklet guides children, according accord-ing to their abilities, through fun activities designed to educate edu-cate and inspire. Upon completion comple-tion of the booklet, children are awarded Junior Ranger badges by a National Park Service Ranger. Hike with a Ranger on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a two-mile hike with a National park Service Ranger to scenic Stewart Falls. Learn about the plants, animals, and history of one of Utah's most beloved mountains; Mount Timpanogos. Wear good shoes and bring water. Meet at the Aspen Grove Trailhead. There is no charge for this activity. You can obtain more information infor-mation on these activities and others, including Monday and Friday evening ranger programs, pro-grams, a 14 mile nature trail, and picnicking facilities, by calling Timpanogos Cave National Monument at (801) 756-5238 or by visiting www.nps.govtica on the Internet. 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