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Bryce Valley Area News
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by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Glad to hear that Charlie Francisco is home and recovering from his pneumonia. Goodness what a scare. He had double lung pneumonia and was in the Garfield Memorial Hospital for a few days but is now home and recovering. Eva Dean is there with him and she is doing well. We wish them both the best and miss them when we don’t see them in church. The Fund Raiser for Logann Eager is doing well and so many contributed on Friday night to help this wonderful young lady with her battle with cancer. Logann and her husband Max came down from Provo for the event and she was in a wheelchair and spoke to the crowd. Such a heartwarming moment to see her there. There will be a drawing next week for the prizes and you can still pick up tickets or contribute if you like. There is an account set up at the State Bank in Tropic. Logann please remember our love and prayers are with you at this time. Coming down to the Bryce area to support Logann Eagar were many friends and family members. Kevin Denny was here from Riverton to see his wife, Dorsie who is helping out at Logann’s home. Trish Dixon also came down from Riverton. Mitch, Pam and their two boys
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came from St. George. Lauren and Anthony Senary also of St. George brought their two children and were here in support of the event. Shelby Huffaker and her little boy came with a friend, Aaron Williams. Logann and Max will be returning to Provo for more treatments for Logann and this time they are taking their children with them so that they don’t miss them so much. The family would like to thank everyone who had anything to do with the fund raiser, who brought in food, cleaned house, tended kids, brought in meals, contributed money or just gave their support to help Logann to recover! Shantel Manning was called to be a counselor in the Stake Young Woman’s Presidency. Larry and Glenna Fletcher, Alma and Anita Fletcher and Ramona Morreale all went to Aurora Utah to attend the funeral of a nephew-in-law. He was married to their niece. Even thought they were there for a sad reason they still enjoyed visiting with family and friends they don’t see very often. Ben Mathews in Cannonville has been called to be a Den Leader in the Cannonville Cub Scouts. In Tropic, Barbie Le Fevre
was released as the 1st Counselor in the Relief Society and Teresa Deccio was called to fill that position. Dan Cloud was called to be the Cub Scout Bear Den Leader. Maria Evans was called as the Sunday School Secretary. Preslee Shakespeare was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by her father, Joey Shakespeare. Mom Bree and her brothers and sisters were there to support her. Grandparents in Tropic are Rick and Renon Bybee and Kevin and Jeanee Shakespeare. Once again with more information are the weddings of Dayne Shakespear and Lindsey Ekins on February 14th. Kaden Pollock and Marci Jensen in March. Also getting married soon are Tracy Feltner and Barbie Le Fevre, also Mark Nelson and Machele Pollock.
Congratulations to all the happy couples. We are excited for you. Well did you watch the Super Bowl? It was kind of uneventful. The Bronco’s came but I think they forgot how to play the game. I was surprised but The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl Title. The much touted commercials were a fizz also. I only saw two that would even qualify as something I would watch again. Budweiser always has a cute, touching commercial and this year was no different. Chevrolet also had a great and emotional one. I am actually very happy at the turnout of the game. (Don’t yell at me - I always love the underdog to win) Hope you have a happy week. Don’t forget to go to the game on the 5th to support Logann and please call or email me your news. Thanks VS
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Feb. 11th WED Feb. 12th THURS Feb. 13th
Roast turkey 4oz., potatoes & gravy, stuffing, corn & fruit cocktail BBQ ribs 4oz., baked potatoes, carrot salad, peaches & sugar cookie Meatloaf 4oz., potatoes & gravy, scandanavian veggies, apples & muffin
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
Adopt a Desert Tortoise Nearly 40 tortoises need homes in Utah
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Wouldn’t it be fun to have a pet that makes your neighbors “ooh” and “aah”? Almost 40 desert tortoises are up for adoption in Utah. As long as you’re willing to give up part of your backyard, you can. Division of Wildlife Resources biologists are putting close to 40 desert tortoises up for adoption. The tortoises are being held at a facility in Washington County. Some of the tortoises have been at the facility for almost 10 years. More information about adopting a desert tortoise in Utah is available in the free Desert Tortoise Adoption booklet. If you’d like to adopt one of the tortoises, or if you have questions, please call Cory Noble, native aquatic species biologist with the DWR, at 801-538-4746. A unique pet Listed as threatened on the federal Endangered Species list, most of the tortoises were found after people removed the tortoises from their native homes. (Once a wild tortoise is taken from the wild, it can’t be released. Releasing it could introduce diseases into Utah’s wild tortoise population.) Even though desert tortoises require some room, Krissy Wilson says caring for one is easier than caring for other pets. “They don’t bark or
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chase cats,” says Wilson, native aquatic species coordinator for the DWR. “Also, they’re in hibernation six months out of the year.” To adopt a desert tortoise, you need a fenced area that’s at least 15 feet by 10 feet. Tortoises also need burrows, so you’ll need to build some. And you’ll need to plant dandelions, clover and other plants the tortoise can eat. Even though it takes work to provide a tortoise with a place to live, Wilson says it’s worth it. “Every desert tortoise I’ve ever seen has had its own unique personality,” she says.
Almost 40 desert tortoises are up for adoption in Utah. A burrow is among the items an adopted desert tortoise needs. “You’ll notice that after you get your tortoise home.” Wilson says some of the tortoises contracted an upper respiratory tract infection while they were in the wild.
She says the infection only affects tortoises. The infection cannot be passed to humans or pets. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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