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Utah reps divided on vote count objections

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BABY NEW YEAR 2021

Sanpete Valley Hospital sees 2 arrivals

Votes came after Trump supporters stormed US Capitol BY TIM VANDENACK

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Utah’s federal delegation split on the controversial measures challenging some of the Electoral College vote counts from last November’s presidential balloting, the issue that prompted violent protests Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. Utah’s two U.S. senators and four U.S. House members, including U.S. Rep. Blake Moore, the Northern Utah representative, all voted against measures in the respective bodies objecting to vote totals in Arizona. On a similar vote to object to the presidential vote in Pennsylvania, Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, Moore and U.S. Rep. John Curtis again voted no. U.S. Reps. Chris Stewart and Burgess Owens, meanwhile, voted in favor of the objection. Whatever the case, the measures challenging the Arizona and Pennsylvania votes were overwhelmingly defeated and, in tallying the Electoral College totals, lawmakers on Thursday ultimately confirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s victory over Presidential Donald Trump in presidential voting. Moore, in a statement Thursday morning, hours after the votes, noted that he’s a backer of Trump, who has aggressively pushed to reverse his loss to Biden. “A majority of Utahns wish the election would have gone (Trump’s) way,” Moore said. “However, I could not in good conscience endorse federal intervention in state-certified elections. It is up to states to implement their own laws and cast their own electoral votes, and it is up to the judiciary to determine if the states acted constitutionally in changing their election systems.” Despite Stewart’s and Owens’ yes votes on the Pennsylvania measure in the House, U.S. lawmakers overwhelmingly rebuffed it as well as the parallel measures targeting the Arizona vote totals. Motions to object to Pennsylvania’s presidential vote failed 92-7 in the Senate and 282138 in the House. Motions to object to the Arizona vote failed 93-6 in the Senate and 303-121 in the House. Moore, a GOPer, like the rest of Utah’s federal delegation, alluded to the U.S. Constitution in explaining his no votes. He represents the 1st District, which covers Weber County, northern Davis County and eight other counties.

Jessi & Trevan Christensen and Baby Quinn.

Khari Dyches (Mom) and Baby Araya. Babies Araya Dyches and Quinn Christensen were both born on New Year’s Day 2021. Sanpete Hospital chose to celebrate both babies. “It has been more than a decade since we have had two babies born on New Year’s Day

at Sanpete Valley Hospital, as a rural hospital, we definitely think that is worth celebrating,” states Suzy Zahler, OB nurse manager. Araya Dyches was born at 3:56 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2021, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and 18.5

inches long. The Dyches reside in Spring City. Quinn Christensen was born at 8:07 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2021, weighing 7 pounds, 15.4 ounces and 19.75 inches long. The Christensen’s reside in Manti. The delivering physician for baby Araya was Eileen Jackson, MD. Delivering physician for baby Quinn was OB-GYN Eric Jones, DO. “She was a fun surprise New Year’s baby,” stated Araya’s mom. “She arrived a little earlier than planned and was a good delivery.” Quinn’s parents, Jessi and Trevan, shared “The staff who helped us were amazing. Shalise and Laura, along with our patient care tech McKenna, went above the bar to give us the comfort we

needed and to help the process of bringing our little Quinn into the world. Because of the pandemic, we had no family or friends to support us, but having such an amazing staff, really made the difference. We are grateful for this little miracle of ours. There were unknown complications throughout the whole pregnancy and even after delivery, but it all worked out and we are so grateful to have such an amazing staff to share and guide us through this special time! We love you!” Although Araya and Quinn are the first new arrivals at the hospital in 2021, approximately 124 babies were born at Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital in 2020.

Baby boy delivered at Nephi hospital NEPHI — With the birth of a new year we are celebrating the first birth in 2021 at Central Valley Medical Center. Being the first baby born at CVMC in 2021 he was delivered by Dr. Reed Skinner at 12:25 p.m. Jan. 1, weighing in at 9 pounds 3 ounces and 21 inches long. The new baby boy was given the name Mateo by his proud parents Elysia and Kyle. Being the first to be born gives fun bragging rights, but not only that, his parents and Mateo go home with some extra goodies as part of the celebration too. CVMC administration provides a generous discount on the hospital bill to the New Year’s baby. Along with this discount; the hospital labor and delivery staff put together a substantial gift basket with a Mom care package and items such as lotions, body wash, an assortment of clothes, newborn toys, diapers, baby wipes, a laundry basket, swaddling blankets, and a plush CVMC blanket. “Celebrating the New Year’s Baby is something our staff looks forward to during the holiday season each and every year. We make sure that all of our patients receive the highest quality of care, in the best manner possible, so they feel safe and comfortable during their stay,” said Annie Hatch, RN, women and newborn service manager at the medical center. We also want to give a huge thank you and shout out to the members of our local and state community who also jumped in to show their support during this fun event; lo-

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Central Valley Medical Center celebrated the first baby of 2021 born at the facility. Front: Elysia, Mateo (baby), and Kyle. Back: CVMC Labor & Delivery Staff; Misty Frampton, Cassi Harris, Amie Bills, Angie Sperry. cal businesses, that provided donations this year included: Mid-State Consultants, Nebo-Leavitt Insurance Agency, Nephi Western Credit Union, Utah Community Credit Union, Nephi Police Department, American

First Credit Union, Boutique On Main and Florist, and Azomite; along with The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) donating a $50 savings certificate. Congratulations to Elysia, Kyle, and Mateo!

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