The Girls on the Run Utah 2018 Season is starting THIS WEEK! Team practices will begin this week and our celebratory 5K is Saturday, June 2nd. We are on pace to have a record number of teams this year!
Make sure you're registered today by selecting the school on the program registration application. From there you will see the teams' practice days and times. If you don't see your school on the list, contact Ivy Denihan, our program director at ivy@girlsontherunutah.org.
We are so happy for another season to start and to continue our work, inspiring girls to be healthy, joyful and confident!
See you at practice!
2018 PROGRAM REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Help them find their limitless potential!
2018 Season Dates: March 18 - June 2
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VIDEO: Secretary Perdue Testifies on Rebuilding American Infrastructure
(Washington, D.C., March 14, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing entitled “Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Administration Perspectives.” Secretary Perdue was joined by Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, and Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry.
You may click HERE or on the video below to watch Secretary Perdue’s opening statement.
Excerpts from Secretary Perdue’s opening statement:
“…It’s the goal of this Administration to work with the Congress – the Senate, and the House – in determining how to get this done. There is no dispute about the need for infrastructure – for America, and for job creation, and for others; and it’s up to all of us to deliver for the American people.
“…The roads, the rail, the waterways of this country have contributed to our ability to deliver farmer-produced, rancher-produced products to the world in a very competitive fashion; and it’s very important that we continue to do that as well.
“Surface transportation is extremely important. Roads and bridges in rural areas where trucks cannot transport across ailing bridges contribute to a lack of productivity. Certainly, the waterways have contributed in draining the heartland of a productive America – they have been very vital in doing that. Our locks and dams are years old, and there’s data that say if some of these locks fail, several of these states thousands of producers as well as billions of dollars of agriculture products could be impacted as well.
“…Today the high-speed internet is that interstate highway of the 21st century. And we need a ubiquitous highspeed internet system across this country not only for the farm steads and the rural towns but the fields of America.
“…There are products on the shelf today that manufacturers are waiting to deploy when we have the opportunity for ubiquitous broadband activity. And frankly, this will only spur more as we get there.
“So, I’m very pleased with the interest and the energy regarding ubiquitous broadband across America in that way I do believe it’s particularly transformative in that area... I love the spirit of this committee: in a bipartisan fashion of understanding the need. How do we do it? Let’s just get it done for the American people because it’s needed in order for American producers in agriculture to remain competitive…
*NOTE: Secretary Perdue’s remarks as submitted to the record are available here: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2018/03/14/secretary-perdues-prepared-opening-statement-rural-infrastructure
You may click HERE or on the photo below to view images from today’s hearing.
(From left to right: Secretaries Chao, Ross, Acosta, Perdue, and Perry)
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HONEY PRODUCTION
United States honey production in 2017 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 148 million pounds, down 9 percent from 2016. There were 2.67 million colonies producing honey in 2017, down 4 percent from 2016. Yield per colony averaged 55.3 pounds, down 5 percent from the 58.3 pounds in 2016. Colonies which produced honey in more than one State were counted in each State where the honey was produced. Therefore, at the United States level yield per colony may be understated, but total production would not be impacted. Colonies were not included if honey was not harvested. Producer honey stocks were 30.6 million pounds on December 15, 2017, down 26 percent from a year earlier. Stocks held by producers exclude those held under the commodity loan program.
United States honey production in 2017 from producers with less than five colonies totaled 599 thousand pounds, down 22 percent from 2016. There were 20 thousand colonies from which honey was harvested in 2017, down 17 percent from 2016. The average yield was 30.0 pounds per colony in 2017, down 6 percent from the previous year.
United States honey prices decreased during 2017 to 215.6 cents per pound, up 2 percent from 211.9 cents per pound in 2016. United States and State level prices reflect the portions of honey sold through cooperatives, private, and retail channels. Prices for each color class are derived by weighting the quantities sold for each marketing channel. Prices for the 2016 crop reflect honey sold in 2016 and 2017. Some 2016 crop honey was sold in 2017, which caused some revisions to the 2016 crop prices.
For a full copy of the Honey report please visit www.nass.usda.gov. For state specific questions please contact:
Arizona – Dave DeWalt 1-800-645-7286 Colorado – William R. Meyer 1-800-392-3202 Montana – Eric Sommer 1-800-835-2612 New Mexico – Longino Bustillos 1-800-530-8810 Utah – John Hilton 1-800-747-8522 Wyoming – Rhonda Brandt 1-800-892-1660
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HUNGOVER
Premieres New Video
"Three's Company"
Re-Releasing WILT EP
On March 30th, 2018 via Smartpunk Records
Pre-Orders Available Now Here
"Behind Cortes' Patrick Stump-esque vocals are a band with tight musicianship
to craft an upbeat alt-rock track." - Substream Magazine
Touring this winter with Above It All, Safe Bet,
& Father Mountain
Orlando, FL - March 14, 2018 - Up-and-coming pop rock act Hungover is thrilled to share their brand new video for their latest single, "Three's Company." Fans can watch it now, exclusively on Alternative Press. "Three's Company" is one of three new songs that can be found on the forthcoming re-release of Hungover's latest EP WILT, out March 30th, 2018 and available for pre-order here. With a sound as polished as it is personal, Hungover is ready to bring their unique pop-heavy brand of rock to listeners everywhere. For additional information, please visit: www.wearehungover.com
On the new video, the band shares: "The 'Three's Company' video drew inspiration from the classic prom scenes in some of our favorites movies: Back to the Future, Footloose, and Teen Wolf just to name a few. We love the quirky nature of those films and aimed to emulate it. Shooting the video was a blast. It almost felt like we were actually at a dance. Our Director, Freddy Marschall, did a great job at setting the scene and encouraging us to really immerse ourselves in it."
Hungover is Marc Cortes (vocals), Evan Colson (guitars, vocals), Sean Connors (guitar), Austin Barney (bass, vocals), and Gabriel Santiago (drums).
The past two years have been a whirlwind for the quintet, including their first ever cross-country tours, the release of their EP WILT in 2016, and print features in Alternative Press and Rock Sound - plus placement on BBC Radio 1's Radio One Rock Show.
All of this has culminated in their signing to Smartpunk and the upcoming re-release of WILT with brand new tunes. With a combination of catchy hooks, dynamic instrumentals, and angsty lyrics, the group is set to take over 2018 with refreshing pop vibes that are sure to make you move and put you in your feelings all at once.
Hungover will be re-releasing WILT via Smartpunk on March 30th, 2018. The vinyl release will be limited to 1000 copies: 500 black (distro), 350 crimson (tour exclusive), 150 Crimson Side A, Golden Side B (Smartpunk exclusive).
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.wearehungover.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hungoverband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/hungoverband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hungoverband
WILT Tracklisting:
1. Three's Company
2. Girlfriend
3. Fever
4. Around
5. Exit: Stage Left
6. Falling Out
7. Irish Goodbye
8. Sleep Alone
Upcoming Tour Dates:
3/14 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ Groundswell
3/15 - Downers Grove, IL @ Evolution Music
3/18 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall's Locker Room
3/19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Black Forge
3/22 - Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
3/23 - Baltimore, MD @ Sidebar
3/25 - Raleigh, NC @ Imurj
3/26 - Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone Club
3/30 - Suwanee, GA @ Uprising
3/31 - Orlando, FL @ Soundbar
