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Contact:
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Diesel Tech Pathways Program Expands in Southern Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 17, 2019) — The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), Talent Ready Utah, diesel tech industry and education leaders today announced the expansion of the Utah Diesel Technician (Tech) Pathways program to include Dixie Tech College, in partnership with Washington County School District.
“We appreciate the opportunity to partner with industry leaders through our Talent Ready Utah Center,” said Val Hale, executive director of GOED. “The partnership creates opportunities for businesses to increase their talent pipeline and provide rewarding careers for students. We’re thrilled to bring this partnership to Washington County School District and Dixie Technical College.”
The Diesel Tech Pathways program provides a path from high school and college into the diesel tech workforce. Students can earn a certification that guarantees an interview with participating companies and experience hands-on learning in the program through courses and industry job shadows. In addition to the program’s already existing industry partners (over 50), various companies from Washington County joined the partnership to support Utah students.
“The Utah Diesel Technician Pathways is all about industry, education and government collaborating together,” said Greg Marsing, director of service for the Rocky Mountain region at Cummins. “Through the efforts of many Utahns, there is great power in aligning together to engage our students early. Students in the pathway will prepare for a career filled with advancing technology and the opportunity to develop their skills continually.”
In conjunction with the original supporting companies, eight new companies from Southern Utah have joined this initiative:
Southern Utah Region
Diesel Tech Pathways is a national best practice program implemented through the Talent Ready Utah initiative. Gov. Herbert announced the Talent Ready Utah Center in 2017 to develop and enhance programs to meet specific industry needs.
Since 2017, hundreds of students have enrolled in the Diesel Tech Pathways program along the Wasatch front. This Southern Utah pathways expansion will make the unique career-focused education opportunity available in Washington County for the first time. Industry leaders have provided partner schools with new, up-to-date technology, including new engines and complete toolsets. Dixie Tech College developed a curriculum focusing on specific skills needed to begin a successful career in diesel technology and will continue to work with companies to provide students with a hands-on learning experience.
“We’re very proud of our instructors and the work that has gone into creating a quality Diesel Program dedicated to meeting the needs of our industry partners,” said Jordan Rushton, vice president of Instruction. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Talent Ready Utah and to be included in the Diesel Pathways Program. As excited as we are as an institution, we’re even more excited for our students and the opportunities they will be afforded as graduates of this program.”
About the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Under the direction of Gov. Gary R. Herbert, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) provides resources and support for business creation, growth and recruitment, and drives increased tourism, film production and outdoor recreation in Utah. Talent Ready Utah, an initiative managed by GOED, develops industry and education partnerships to help build Utah’s workforce. Utilizing state resources and private sector contracts, GOED administers programs in economic areas that demonstrate the highest potential for development. Learn more at business.utah.gov or by calling (801) 538-8680.
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USDA Invests $5.6 Million in Broadband for Rural West Virginia Communities
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Dec. 18, 2019 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe announced USDA has invested $5.6 million in two, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for more than 3,250 rural households and nearly 200 businesses in Tyler and Wetzel counties in West Virginia. This is one of many funding announcements in the first round of USDA’s ReConnect Pilot Program investments.
“Both of these projects are providing critical communications investments in some truly rural areas of West Virginia,” Rupe said. “Through USDA’s ReConnect program, these counties will get access to the latest broadband technology, and that will have a positive economic impact for the farms and ranches, small businesses and families that live in these communities. Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA is committed to this strong partnership with rural communities in deploying this critical infrastructure, because we know when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”
The Ohio Valley Industrial and Business Development Corporation will use $2.1 million in ReConnect Program grant funding to construct a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network utilizing gigabit passive optical network technologies in rural West Virginia. The Corporation will use matching funds in the same amount to complete the project, for a total project cost of $4.2 million. The service area includes 1,909 households, five educational facilities, one health care center and nine critical community facilities spread over 48 square miles in Wetzel County.
The Tyler County Development Authority, Inc. will use $1.7 million in ReConnect Program grant funding and $1.7 million in ReConnect Program loan funding to provide broadband service to underserved households, farms and businesses in Tyler County. The funded service area includes 1,366 households, three educational facilities, one health care center and five critical community facilities spread over 26 square miles.
Background:
In March 2018, Congress provided $600 million to USDA to expand broadband infrastructure and services in rural America. On Dec. 13, 2018, Secretary Perdue announced the rules of the program, called “ReConnect,” including how the loans and grants will be awarded to help build broadband infrastructure in rural America. USDA received 146 applications between May 31, 2019, and July 12, 2019, requesting $1.4 billion in funding across all three ReConnect Program funding products: 100 percent loan, 100 percent grant, and loan-grant combinations. USDA is reviewing applications and announcing approved projects on a rolling basis. Additional investments in all three categories will be made in the coming weeks.
These grants, loans and combination funds enable the federal government to partner with the private sector and rural communities to build modern broadband infrastructure in areas with insufficient internet service. Insufficient service is defined as connection speeds of less than 10 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 1 Mbps upload.
In December 2019, Agriculture Secretary Perdue announced USDA will be making available an additional $550 million in ReConnect funding in 2020. USDA will make available up to $200 million for grants, up to $200 million for 50/50 grant/loan combinations, and up to $200 million for low-interest loans. The application window for this round of funding will open Jan. 31, 2020. Applications for all funding products will be accepted in the same application window, which will close no later than March 16, 2020.
A full description of 2020 ReConnect Pilot Program funding is available on page 67913 of the Dec. 12, 2019, Federal Register (PDF, 336 KB). To learn more about eligibility, technical assistance and recent announcements, visit www.usda.gov/reconnect.
In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4 MB). In addition, to view the categories of the recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB).
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
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‘Revelation Through Science’ by James G. Martin gets new marketing campaign
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – For James G. Martin, the growing literary movement reconciling science and religion as compatible sources of knowledge has inspired his wish to contribute some compelling material from chemistry. He wants to help lift the burden from believers and seekers to realize that science is not the enemy of faith. This led him to write “Revelation Through Science” (published by Xlibris in November 2016).
Set for a new marketing campaign, the book explores the relationship between science and religion. It reviews a variety of topics: a history of the conflicts between science and religion, including the church’s rejection of Galileo’s contention that the earth revolved around the sun; the challenges of Darwin’s theory of evolution to a universe created by God; and agnostic and atheistic contentions that creation was random. Beyond these historical reviews, it also presents expository chapters of modern astronomy, geology and paleontology, physics, biology, organic chemistry, and biotechnology and genomics.
“This book was written for the educated non-scientist who may be troubled by apparent or alleged conflicts between science and religion,” Martin says. “Astronomers, physicists, biologists, and geologists have shown that the more deeply science probes nature, the more it reveals evidence pointing us to God. After reviewing concepts from those fields, this book adds new material from chemistry. With simplifying cartoons, it describes structures that are profoundly vital for life and its evolution, yet far too complex for self-assembly without some guiding principle.”
“Revelation Through Science” aims to remind readers that science is not the enemy of faith, but a modern source of revelation. “Contrary to the claims of some antagonists, science is not the intellectual asset solely of atheism,” Martin adds.
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Give one last gift – the gift of life – this holiday season
Free Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt for those who come to give Dec. 19-Jan. 5
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Dec. 18, 2019) — During this season of giving, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the gift of life to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about the availability of blood this winter. Blood and platelet donations of all types are needed, especially type O.
Holiday travel and severe winter weather often lead to a decline in blood donations. However, a patient’s need for lifesaving treatment doesn’t take a vacation or stop for nasty weather. Blood and platelets are needed every day for those receiving treatment for cancer and leukemia, accident and burn victims and surgical patients, among others.
As a special thank you for being the lifeline for patients this holiday season, those who come out to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross Dec. 19-Jan. 5 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
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Davis
Bountiful
12/27/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful Utah Heights Stake, 720 East 550 North
1/2/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful South Stake, 102 East 1400 South
1/3/2020: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Intermountain Bountiful, 390 North Main St.
1/10/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Lakeview Hospital, 630 East Medical Drive
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 South Orchard Drive
Farmington
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington North Stake, 1885 North Summerwood Dr
1/15/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington South, 850 South 50 East
Hill Air Force Base
12/20/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 5711 E Ave, Base Chapel, Building 445
1/13/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 7910 Georgia Street
1/17/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 5711 E Ave, Base Chapel, Building 445
Kaysville
12/20/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah Haight Creek Stake, 1520 South Fox Pointe Dr
Kaysville
1/2/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Stake, 1505 Whispering Meadow Lane
Layton
1/16/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah Legacy Stake, 3161 West 150 North
North Salt Lake
12/19/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Salt Lake Parkway Stake, 55 East 350 North
North Salt Lake
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wanship Transportation, 455 West 1100 North
Syracuse
1/9/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Syracuse South Stake, 3065 South Bluff Road
West Point
1/16/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Point Lakeside Stake, 855 North 4000 West
Salt Lake
Draper
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Draper Utah South Mountain Stake - Traverse Point Building, 272 E Traverse Point Dr
Herriman
12/26/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., JL Sorenson Recreation Center, 5350 West Herriman Main Street
1/4/2020: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Herriman Rose Canyon Stake, 14300 S 6400 W
1/9/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Herriman Utah Mountain View Stake, 14068 So. Rosecrest Road
1/9/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Herriman West Stake, 13768 S 6400 W
1/17/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Herriman Stake, 5562 W 13680 S
Kearns
12/18/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kearns Utah South Stake, 5905 South 4000 West
1/15/2020: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Kearns High School, 5525 South Cougar Lane
Magna
1/15/2020: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Magna Library, 2675 South 8950 West
Midvale
12/20/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Staybridge Suites Midvale, 747 West Blue Vista Lane
1/16/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, LLC, 6949 So. High Tech Drive
Murray
1/14/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., 3M Health Information Systems, 575 West Murray Blvd.
1/15/2020: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 South Cottonwood St.
1/15/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 South Cottonwood St.
Riverton
1/17/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Riverton Utah Western Springs Stake, 12691 South 3600 West
Salt Lake City
12/18/2019: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Marks Hospital, 1200 East 3900 South, South Parking Lot
12/18/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Holladay Lions Rec Center, 1661 East Murray-Holladay Rd. (4800 South)
12/19/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank Murray, 6099 So. State Street
Salt Lake City
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Cottonwood Stake, 1250 East 4800 South
Salt Lake City
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Salt Lake Bonneville Stake, 1535 Bonneview Drive
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Butler West Stake, 1875 East 7200 South
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salt Lake Grant Stake, 3400 South 1100 East
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Murray Rec Center, 202 East Murray Park Avenue
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Chick-fil-A Taylorsville, 5580 So. Redwood Road
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, 1050 East South Temple
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South West Temple
12/30/2019: 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Smith's Food & Drug / Sugarhouse, 2100 South 9th East
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Rose Park North Stake, 1155 North 1200 West
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Murray City Library, 166 East 5300 South
1/2/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bennion Stake, 6550 South 2700 West
1/3/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Foursight Capital, 265 East 100 South, Suite 300
1/6/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cottonwood Heights City, 2277 East Bengal Blvd
1/7/2020: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Salt Lake Little Cottonwood Stake, 6350 South Rodeo Lane
1/8/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., L3Harris Bldg. F, 640 North 2200 West
1/10/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Teleperformance USA, 1991 South 4650 West
1/13/2020: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Taylorsville High School, 5225 S. Redwood Road
1/14/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., JUB Engineers, 392 East Winchester St., Suite 300
1/15/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Cottonwood Stake, 1830 East 6400 South
1/16/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Granite Park Stake, 601 East Mansfield Avenue
1/17/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Architectural Nexus, 2505 East Parley's Way
1/17/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wells Fargo- East Broadway, 381 E. Boadway
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saint Vincent de Paul Church, 1375 East Spring Lane
Sandy
12/20/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 4Life Research, 9850 South 300 West
1/11/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sandy Utah Granite South Stake, 10312 Ashley Park Drive
South Jordan
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Utah Garden Park Stake, 11543 South Keystone Dr.
1/2/2020: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., South Jordan Utah Country Park Stake, 2447 W. 11400 S.
1/3/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Utah Founders Park Stake, 11685 S. Kestrel Rise Road, (4510 W.)
1/3/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Glenmoor Stake, 4881 West Cindy Lane
South Jordan
1/10/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan River Ridge Stake, 10194 South 1050 West
West Jordan
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah River Stake Center, 1380 West 6785 South
12/20/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah Welby Stake, 8385 S. 4800 W.
12/30/2019: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., West Jordan Utah Westland Stake-Stake Center, 7265 S. 2700 W.
1/8/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Stake, 7000 South 2700 West
West Valley City
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Granger North Stake, 3175 South 3450 West
12/21/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Valley Fair Mall, 3601 South 2700 West, Suite G-128
1/2/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Hunter West Stake, 3500 S. 6400 W.
1/8/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office, 3415 South 900 West, Metro Jail
1/16/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Hunter Central Stake - Park Building, 3665 South 6000 West
1/16/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Granger Stake, 3963 Peachwood Drive
Utah
Alpine
1/9/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Alpine North Stake, 1125 East Alpine Blvd
American Fork
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Fork Hospital, 170 North 1100 East
1/9/2020: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Anvil Barber Co., 513 North 200 East
Eagle Mountain
12/20/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Eagle Mountain Utah Silver Lake Stake, 7775 Woodhaven
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City Center, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run
Highland
1/16/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Highland Utah East Stake, 5212 Country Club Drive
Lehi
12/18/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lehi Utah Cedar Hollow Stake, 2178 North 1200 East
1/3/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Skyridge High School, 3000 N. Center
1/7/2020: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thanksgiving Point Institute, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way
1/14/2020: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., IM Flash Technologies, 4000 North Flash Drive
1/15/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Oracle, 3450 Triumph Blvd., Suite #300
1/15/2020: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., IM Flash Technologies, 4000 North Flash Drive
1/16/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lehi Utah Stake, 1125 W. 300 N.
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lehi Utah Pheasant Point Stake, 890 West 3070 North
Lindon
1/4/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lindon Utah West Stake, 320 West 500 North
Mapleton
12/27/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Maple Mountain Pharmacy, 724 S 1600 W
Orem
12/23/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Orem, 901 North 1200 West
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Vineyard Utah Grove Park Stake, 90 North 600 West
Pleasant Grove
12/18/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Canyon Road Building, 2195 North 100 East
12/31/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pleasant Grove Community, 1028 West 1000 North
Provo
12/19/2019: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Solcius LLC, 1555 Freedom Blvd. 200 West
12/20/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Independence High School, 636 N. Independence Ave. (1800 W.)
12/30/2019: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Provo Utah Oak Hills Stake, 1038 North 1200 East
12/31/2019: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Provo Utah Freedom Stake, 835 S 500 W
1/13/2020: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Utah County Health Department, 151 South University Ave
1/13/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., McWane Ductile, 2550 South Industrial Parkway
1/16/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Provo Stake, 1315 East 900 South
1/17/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
Salem
12/24/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salem Stake, 470 East Salem Canal Road
Spanish Fork
12/26/2019: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Huhot Mongolian Grill, 693 N. 920 E.
12/28/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah River Stake, 99 N. 920 W.
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Memorial Building, 386 North Main
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cascade Family Dental, 1265 N. Canyon Creek Pkwy
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cascade Family Dental, 1265 N. Canyon Creek Pkwy
1/8/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah Maple Mountain Stake, 761 East 400 North
Springville
12/23/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wencor, 1635 North 1100 West
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Reams Springville Market, 759 East 400 South
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Springcreek South Stake, 350 North 400 East
Weber
Marriott-Slaterville City
1/13/2020: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Venture High School, 495 North 1500 West
Ogden
12/20/2019: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., McKay Dee Hospital Center, 4401 South Harrison Blvd.
12/21/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ogden Masonic Temple Unity lodge #18, 1240 E 20th St
12/21/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Helping Hands, 3965 Adams Ave
12/23/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Well Fargo Ogden, 3602 Washington Blvd
12/27/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chick-Fil-A Ogden, 1120 Washington Blvd
12/27/2019: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fat Cats, 2261 Kiesel Ave #1
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Weber Stake, 5855 Skyline Dr.
1/3/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Mound Fort Stake, 373 15th Street
1/6/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Teleperformance Ogden, 2261 Grant Ave
1/7/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ogden Regional Hospital, 5475 South 500 East
1/10/2020: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, 3159 Grant Ave
1/11/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E 5550 S
1/17/2020: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3329 Harrison Blvd.
Riverdale
12/23/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Chick-Fil-A, 4067 Riverdale Rd
Roy
1/3/2020: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Weber County Library - Roy, 2039 West 4000 South
1/10/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Roy North Stake, 4250 South 2175 West
West Haven
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kanesville Utah Stake, 4555 West 4000 South
1/2/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah West Stake, 3271 West 2550 South
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Give one last gift – the gift of life – this holiday season
Free Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt for those who come to give Dec. 19-Jan. 5
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Dec. 18, 2019) — During this season of giving, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the gift of life to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about the availability of blood this winter. Blood and platelet donations of all types are needed, especially type O.
Holiday travel and severe winter weather often lead to a decline in blood donations. However, a patient’s need for lifesaving treatment doesn’t take a vacation or stop for nasty weather. Blood and platelets are needed every day for those receiving treatment for cancer and leukemia, accident and burn victims and surgical patients, among others.
As a special thank you for being the lifeline for patients this holiday season, those who come out to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross Dec. 19-Jan. 5 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Davis
Bountiful
12/27/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful Utah Heights Stake, 720 East 550 North
1/2/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bountiful South Stake, 102 East 1400 South
1/3/2020: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Intermountain Bountiful, 390 North Main St.
1/10/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Lakeview Hospital, 630 East Medical Drive
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 South Orchard Drive
Farmington
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington North Stake, 1885 North Summerwood Dr
1/15/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Farmington South, 850 South 50 East
Hill Air Force Base
12/20/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 5711 E Ave, Base Chapel, Building 445
1/13/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 7910 Georgia Street
1/17/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base, 5711 E Ave, Base Chapel, Building 445
Kaysville
12/20/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Utah Haight Creek Stake, 1520 South Fox Pointe Dr
Kaysville
1/2/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kaysville Stake, 1505 Whispering Meadow Lane
Layton
1/16/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Layton Utah Legacy Stake, 3161 West 150 North
North Salt Lake
12/19/2019: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., North Salt Lake Parkway Stake, 55 East 350 North
North Salt Lake
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wanship Transportation, 455 West 1100 North
Syracuse
1/9/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Syracuse South Stake, 3065 South Bluff Road
West Point
1/16/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Point Lakeside Stake, 855 North 4000 West
Salt Lake
Draper
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Draper Utah South Mountain Stake - Traverse Point Building, 272 E Traverse Point Dr
Herriman
12/26/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., JL Sorenson Recreation Center, 5350 West Herriman Main Street
1/4/2020: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Herriman Rose Canyon Stake, 14300 S 6400 W
1/9/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Herriman Utah Mountain View Stake, 14068 So. Rosecrest Road
1/9/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Herriman West Stake, 13768 S 6400 W
1/17/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Herriman Stake, 5562 W 13680 S
Kearns
12/18/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kearns Utah South Stake, 5905 South 4000 West
1/15/2020: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Kearns High School, 5525 South Cougar Lane
Magna
1/15/2020: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Magna Library, 2675 South 8950 West
Midvale
12/20/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Staybridge Suites Midvale, 747 West Blue Vista Lane
1/16/2020: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, LLC, 6949 So. High Tech Drive
Murray
1/14/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., 3M Health Information Systems, 575 West Murray Blvd.
1/15/2020: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 South Cottonwood St.
1/15/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Intermountain Medical Center, 5121 South Cottonwood St.
Riverton
1/17/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Riverton Utah Western Springs Stake, 12691 South 3600 West
Salt Lake City
12/18/2019: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Marks Hospital, 1200 East 3900 South, South Parking Lot
12/18/2019: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Holladay Lions Rec Center, 1661 East Murray-Holladay Rd. (4800 South)
12/19/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank Murray, 6099 So. State Street
Salt Lake City
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Cottonwood Stake, 1250 East 4800 South
Salt Lake City
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Salt Lake Bonneville Stake, 1535 Bonneview Drive
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Butler West Stake, 1875 East 7200 South
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salt Lake Grant Stake, 3400 South 1100 East
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Murray Rec Center, 202 East Murray Park Avenue
12/28/2019: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Chick-fil-A Taylorsville, 5580 So. Redwood Road
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, 1050 East South Temple
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South West Temple
12/30/2019: 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Smith's Food & Drug / Sugarhouse, 2100 South 9th East
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Rose Park North Stake, 1155 North 1200 West
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Murray City Library, 166 East 5300 South
1/2/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bennion Stake, 6550 South 2700 West
1/3/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Foursight Capital, 265 East 100 South, Suite 300
1/6/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cottonwood Heights City, 2277 East Bengal Blvd
1/7/2020: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Salt Lake Little Cottonwood Stake, 6350 South Rodeo Lane
1/8/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., L3Harris Bldg. F, 640 North 2200 West
1/10/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Teleperformance USA, 1991 South 4650 West
1/13/2020: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Taylorsville High School, 5225 S. Redwood Road
1/14/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., JUB Engineers, 392 East Winchester St., Suite 300
1/15/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Cottonwood Stake, 1830 East 6400 South
1/16/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Granite Park Stake, 601 East Mansfield Avenue
1/17/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Architectural Nexus, 2505 East Parley's Way
1/17/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wells Fargo- East Broadway, 381 E. Boadway
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saint Vincent de Paul Church, 1375 East Spring Lane
Sandy
12/20/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 4Life Research, 9850 South 300 West
1/11/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sandy Utah Granite South Stake, 10312 Ashley Park Drive
South Jordan
12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Utah Garden Park Stake, 11543 South Keystone Dr.
1/2/2020: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., South Jordan Utah Country Park Stake, 2447 W. 11400 S.
1/3/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Utah Founders Park Stake, 11685 S. Kestrel Rise Road, (4510 W.)
1/3/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan Glenmoor Stake, 4881 West Cindy Lane
South Jordan
1/10/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., South Jordan River Ridge Stake, 10194 South 1050 West
West Jordan
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah River Stake Center, 1380 West 6785 South
12/20/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Utah Welby Stake, 8385 S. 4800 W.
12/30/2019: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., West Jordan Utah Westland Stake-Stake Center, 7265 S. 2700 W.
1/8/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Jordan Stake, 7000 South 2700 West
West Valley City
12/19/2019: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Granger North Stake, 3175 South 3450 West
12/21/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Valley Fair Mall, 3601 South 2700 West, Suite G-128
1/2/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Hunter West Stake, 3500 S. 6400 W.
1/8/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office, 3415 South 900 West, Metro Jail
1/16/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Hunter Central Stake - Park Building, 3665 South 6000 West
1/16/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Salt Lake Granger Stake, 3963 Peachwood Drive
Utah
Alpine
1/9/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Alpine North Stake, 1125 East Alpine Blvd
American Fork
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Fork Hospital, 170 North 1100 East
1/9/2020: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Anvil Barber Co., 513 North 200 East
Eagle Mountain
12/20/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Eagle Mountain Utah Silver Lake Stake, 7775 Woodhaven
12/27/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City Center, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run
Highland
1/16/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Highland Utah East Stake, 5212 Country Club Drive
Lehi
12/18/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lehi Utah Cedar Hollow Stake, 2178 North 1200 East
1/3/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Skyridge High School, 3000 N. Center
1/7/2020: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thanksgiving Point Institute, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way
1/14/2020: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., IM Flash Technologies, 4000 North Flash Drive
1/15/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Oracle, 3450 Triumph Blvd., Suite #300
1/15/2020: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., IM Flash Technologies, 4000 North Flash Drive
1/16/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lehi Utah Stake, 1125 W. 300 N.
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lehi Utah Pheasant Point Stake, 890 West 3070 North
Lindon
1/4/2020: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lindon Utah West Stake, 320 West 500 North
Mapleton
12/27/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Maple Mountain Pharmacy, 724 S 1600 W
Orem
12/23/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Orem, 901 North 1200 West
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Vineyard Utah Grove Park Stake, 90 North 600 West
Pleasant Grove
12/18/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Canyon Road Building, 2195 North 100 East
12/31/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pleasant Grove Community, 1028 West 1000 North
Provo
12/19/2019: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Solcius LLC, 1555 Freedom Blvd. 200 West
12/20/2019: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Independence High School, 636 N. Independence Ave. (1800 W.)
12/30/2019: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Provo Utah Oak Hills Stake, 1038 North 1200 East
12/31/2019: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Provo Utah Freedom Stake, 835 S 500 W
1/13/2020: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Utah County Health Department, 151 South University Ave
1/13/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., McWane Ductile, 2550 South Industrial Parkway
1/16/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Provo Stake, 1315 East 900 South
1/17/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wilkinson Center, Wilkinson Center, BYU Campus
Salem
12/24/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salem Stake, 470 East Salem Canal Road
Spanish Fork
12/26/2019: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Huhot Mongolian Grill, 693 N. 920 E.
12/28/2019: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah River Stake, 99 N. 920 W.
12/30/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Memorial Building, 386 North Main
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cascade Family Dental, 1265 N. Canyon Creek Pkwy
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cascade Family Dental, 1265 N. Canyon Creek Pkwy
1/8/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Spanish Fork Utah Maple Mountain Stake, 761 East 400 North
Springville
12/23/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wencor, 1635 North 1100 West
12/31/2019: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Reams Springville Market, 759 East 400 South
1/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Springcreek South Stake, 350 North 400 East
Weber
Marriott-Slaterville City
1/13/2020: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Venture High School, 495 North 1500 West
Ogden
12/20/2019: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., McKay Dee Hospital Center, 4401 South Harrison Blvd.
12/21/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ogden Masonic Temple Unity lodge #18, 1240 E 20th St
12/21/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Helping Hands, 3965 Adams Ave
12/23/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Well Fargo Ogden, 3602 Washington Blvd
12/27/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chick-Fil-A Ogden, 1120 Washington Blvd
12/27/2019: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fat Cats, 2261 Kiesel Ave #1
12/30/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah Weber Stake, 5855 Skyline Dr.
1/3/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Mound Fort Stake, 373 15th Street
1/6/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Teleperformance Ogden, 2261 Grant Ave
1/7/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ogden Regional Hospital, 5475 South 500 East
1/10/2020: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, 3159 Grant Ave
1/11/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E 5550 S
1/17/2020: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3329 Harrison Blvd.
Riverdale
12/23/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Chick-Fil-A, 4067 Riverdale Rd
Roy
1/3/2020: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Weber County Library - Roy, 2039 West 4000 South
1/10/2020: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Roy North Stake, 4250 South 2175 West
West Haven
12/26/2019: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Kanesville Utah Stake, 4555 West 4000 South
1/2/2020: 2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ogden Utah West Stake, 3271 West 2550 South
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Resolution season is fast approaching, money is still America’s top stressor, and nearly 99 million people are planning to make a financial resolution for 2020, according to a new WalletHub survey, released today. In order to provide a playbook for how to make financial resolutions a reality, WalletHub also released its list of the Top 10 Financial Resolutions for 2020. You can find a handful of highlights below.
Q&A with WalletHub CEO Odysseas Papadimitriou
What are the top New Year’s financial resolutions that people should make for 2020?
“The top New Year’s financial resolutions that people should make for 2020 are to pay off existing credit card debt and to save as much as possible,” said WalletHub CEO Odysseas Papadimitriou. “I’m predicting that 2020 will be a very strong year for the economy. But we shouldn’t forget that it’s only a matter of time until the next recession, and now is the time to strengthen our financial foundation. The good news is that people seem to at least realize the need to improve in these areas. Six in 10 people say that if they make a financial resolution this year, it will be related to paying off debt or saving more, according to WalletHub’s latest survey.”
Why do you think most people have trouble sticking to their New Year’s resolutions?
“Two of the biggest reasons that people don’t stick to their New Year’s resolutions are low expectations and the lack of a clear plan. Nearly half of 2020 resolution-makers expect to keep their resolution for just six months or less, WalletHub’s survey found, with 15% of people admitting that laziness is most likely to be their resolution’s downfall,” said WalletHub CEO Odysseas Papadimitriou. “Plus, far too many of us confuse resolutions with hopes and wishes. A resolution should be considered a vow to achieve a goal, and that means you need to make a realistic plan for getting there.”
Is it OK to adjust your New Year’s Resolution during the year?
“Eight in 10 people believe that it is OK to adjust their New Year’s resolutions throughout the year, per WalletHub’s survey, but it really depends on the circumstances. It’s not a good idea to adjust your resolution just to make yourself feel better, especially if lowering the bar starts to take the teeth out of your resolution, making it ineffectual. On the other hand, if you need to recalibrate because your circumstances have changed, it makes a lot of sense,” said WalletHub CEO Odysseas Papadimitriou. “It could actually be a good idea to go month-to-month with your resolutions. Breaking up your goals into smaller bites might make things more manageable and produce better results overall.”
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LOCAL INTEREST BOOK, 100 THINGS TO DO IN SALT LAKE CITY BEFORE YOU DIE 2ND EDITION, OFFERS A VARIETY OF WAYS TO ENJOY THE CITY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—With the holidays just around the corner, Jeremy Pugh, author of 100 Things to Do in Salt Lake City Before You Die, 2nd Edition, has put together the ultimate Salt Lake City bucket list, and it’s full of fun things to do this holiday season. Below are some suggested activities straight from the book itself:
Jeremy Pugh is a writer living in Salt Lake City who, in one way or another, has been writing about culture, history, and the outdoors in Utah for more than two decades. Currently he is the digital director at Salt Lake magazine.
Jeremy would be happy to discuss all his favorite holiday activities mentioned in the book. Please contact Don Korte at dkorte@reedypress.com to arrange an appearance or interview.
Author Contact Information:
(801) 673-5190, saltlakeeditor@gmail.com
About the Book:
100 Things to Do in Salt Lake City Before You Die, 2nd Edition—part of the 100 Things series
ISBN: 9781681061948
Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5
160 pages
$16.00
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Hey members of the media!
With the colder temperatures, a lot of people are thinking about winter preparation right now. We wanted to educate the public on some of the unique ways that Utah's wildlife preps for winter as well.
For Immediate Release
Dec. 12, 2019
6 local wildlife species that have a unique winter prep routine
SALT LAKE CITY — As the weather gets colder and the snow starts to fly, many Utahns make necessary preparations such as buying snow shovels and digging winter coats and scarves out of storage. Some wildlife species also prep for the winter — here is a look at some of the unique ways that local animals survive Utah’s snowy months.
Hoary bat
The hoary bat is the largest of the 18 species of bats that live in Utah. They have a distinctive frosty fur and roost in trees. They can be found in wooded areas across the state.
Unlike many bats that retreat into hibernation during the winter, most hoary bats migrate to escape the cold temperatures. Although they are generally solitary, hoary bats may travel together in groups during their migration. The bats typically migrate in September and October and then return in April and May. They migrate southward and toward coastal areas.
Snowshoe hare
The snowshoe hare is highly adapted to living in snowy environments. In Utah, it is found mainly in coniferous forests and aspen, alder and willow thickets in high-elevation mountain regions.
“As its name suggests, it has extremely large “snowshoe-like” feet to help it escape predators in deep snow,” Kimberly Hersey, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources mammal conservation coordinator, said. “Snowshoe hares also use a camouflage technique to hide from predators like foxes and bobcats during snowy months. During the summer, the snowshoe hare is a brown color, but during the winter, its fur turns white to allow it to blend in with the snowy terrain.”
Pikas
American pikas are small grayish-brown mammals that look like a cross between a rabbit and a mouse. They live in high-elevation talus rocky areas, and are commonly seen in the Wasatch, Uinta, Tushar and La Sal Mountains.
Rather than hibernating, pikas remain active during the winter. They prepare for the snowy, cold months by stockpiling food during the summer. They gather green vegetation and create “haypiles” of grasses and flowers, which they then store away in rocky areas. A Colorado study estimates that pikas make nearly 13,000 gathering trips to construct their average size of haypile for the winter. They then eat the haypile during the winter and stay active underneath the snow.
Ground squirrels
Like with bears, ground squirrels commonly hibernate each winter. They are only active for a few months each year, and during that time, they must gain a lot of weight in order to survive the winter. The total hibernation period can last up to 10 months, but it varies by age and sex, with juvenile males typically only hibernating four to five months each year. Each animal hibernates alone.
Ground squirrels are true hibernators, meaning that they are almost impossible to wake up during hibernation. Their body temperature drops to just above freezing, and their heart rate drops to less than 10 beats per minute. Their body metabolizes the fat reserves that they built up while eating during their active season.
Mountainsnails
Mountainsnails are native snails found throughout Utah. When the temperature begins to cool (typically in October), mountainsnails burrow into the soil or leaf fragments or they crawl deep into rock piles to help protect themselves from the cold. They then create an epiphragm, a temporary mucus sealant on their shell opening, which prevents them from drying out.
“It is important for snails to maintain their moisture levels or they will die,” DWR native aquatic biologist Kate Holcomb said.
Mountainsnails typically become active again once the weather begins to warm and the snow starts melting, typically in April.
“Searching for mountainsnails and other native terrestrial snails is like treasure hunting,” Holcomb said. “Sometimes you can find piles of empty mountainsnail shells, but it’s much harder to find them alive. If you do happen to find a mountainsnail with an epiphragm, return the snail to where you found it. Sometimes they will attach to rocks or logs during their hibernation, so if you find one that is stuck to a rock, please do not pull it off.”
Deer
While they are some of the more commonly seen wildlife around Utah, deer actually have quite a unique winter preparation routine. Deer spend the spring, summer and fall eating and building up fat reserves that help provide energy to get them through the snowy winter months.
While they don’t hibernate, deer often migrate to lower elevations with less snow to find feed, and they grow thick coats to stay warm. Deer also reduce their activity during the winter to help conserve energy, which is why it is crucial for people and their dogs to not chase or harass deer during the winter and early spring.
