Commentary

This week in local history

Thursday, Jan. 17, 1963 edition “Post office to house first approved fallout shelter” Where in Sevier County could you potentially provide security in case of a major disaster? In 1963, the Richfield Post Office was approved as the first qualified fallout shelter.
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SPEAKING KURTLY

It seems one of the early themes of 2023 is, “Extremes.” We can’t seem to do things in moderation right now, but everything is like drinking from a fire hose. The best example is with the weather.
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California streaming

This week, I followed three different stories about California and its current struggles with weather. The first story is of the “atmospheric river” that is repeatedly clobbering California, causing much damage and some death from flooding.
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This week in local history

Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 edition “District officials sworn into office” Those who serve in a public capacity must be sworn in by constitutional oath and this happens at the beginning of the year.
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Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting for a healthy 2023

With many illnesses circulating, including the common cold, flu, RSV, hand-foot-mouth disease, and the COVID virus, the new year is an excellent time to reevaluate hygiene habits. How often do you clean and disinfect items used daily, such as electronics or water bottles? Did you know there is a difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting? Cleaning – Regular cleaning will remove most germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces.
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SPEAKING KURTLY

It’s the kind of decision community journalists like me agonize over. The kind I call the general manager about to see what she thinks.
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Virtual winter crop school

Utah State University Cooperative Extension Service is providing our annual Virtual Winter Agronomic Crop School in addition to our regular in person Agronomic Crop Workshop. The Virtual Winter Crop School is for all crop growers and ranchers interested in grass pastures.
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Looking back, and moving forward

The arrival of a new year is a time to look forward and make goals and plans for the future. It’s also traditionally become a time to look back at the major events of the previous 365 days.
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Relationship resolutions for the new year

As the year draws to a close, many people reflect on the previous year and anticipate the year ahead. Now is the perfect time to make “relationship resolutions” to become a better spouse or partner.
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No will, no trust . . . what happens?

Even if you have never signed a will or trust, you have an estate plan. Some of you may be asking, “How?” The answer is that the state has a “default estate plan” for those without their own.
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