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Show The Park Record A-18 Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, March 11-14, 2017 Senate OKs the proposal to overturn an anti-gay law Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers gave one of the final approvals needed for a proposal that would get rid of a state law that bans the “advocacy of homosexuality” in schools, a move driven by a court challenge from gay rights groups. After no discussion, all but one Senate lawmaker present on Wednesday voted in favor of the proposal cutting the word “homosexuality” from the state’s sex education law and replacing it with the words “advocacy of premarital or extramarital sexual activity.” Bill sponsor Republican state Sen. Stuart Adams is running the bill in the wake of the lawsuit and has said it’s important that all students feel welcome and safe in schools. The plan must still be signed by Utah’s Republican governor. Comments pour in over proposed oil, gas drilling Associated Press ST. GEORGE, Utah — Federal land managers have received tens of thousands of public comments on a controversial proposal to open up land near Utah’s Zion National Park for oil and gas leasing. The Spectrum reported that Bureau of Land Management spokesman said close to 40,000 comments were submitted to the agency as of last week. The comment deadline is Thursday. The agency released an environmental assessment in January of three parcels of public land nominated as potential leasing sites by Utah Explora- tion and Drilling LLC. The nearly 5,000 acre-plot comes within just two miles of Zion. Residents from communities in the area have requested the agency deny the leasing sale. Park officials have also raised concerns about how the leases will affect water, air quality, wildlife and tourism. Red Cross is reminding people to turn clocks ahead Provided by American Red Cross Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, so turn the clocks ahead one hour. The American Red Cross reminds people it’s also a good time to test their smoke alarms’ batteries. “Take a few minutes to replace your smoke alarm batteries and push the test button Jeff Corwin Trib Half.pdf 1 2/18/2017 8:15:02 AM to make sure the alarms are working,” said Rich Woodruff, communications director for the Red Cross’ Utah and Nevada Region. It’s also a good time for people to make sure their households are prepared for emergencies. • Install smoke alarms: Every level of a home should have a smoke alarm. Also check local building codes for additional requirements. • Practice an escape plan: Make sure household members know how to escape the home in less than two minutes. •Get a kit: Keep disaster supplies in an easy-to-carry bag. •Make a plan: Have all household members plan what steps they should take if an emergency occurs. •Be informed: Learn what emergencies can occur in the area and how officials notify residents of a disaster. |