ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue to Hold Teleconference Following Travel to Europe
(WASHINGTON, D.C., October 16, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will hold a teleconference TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 17th at 11:00 a.m. ET following his first official visit to Europe.
Perdue began his trip meeting with officials in London before taking part in the G-7 ministerial. He then traveled to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, where he and the other G-7 agriculture ministers were joined by Pope Francis at the World Food Day observance. Perdue’s trip will conclude tomorrow in Madrid, where he will attend a Taste of America event, tour Costco Madrid, and meet with the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food, and Forestry.
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Renewed Hunter Access Agreement Keeps 3.4 Million Acres
of Utah Trust Lands Open to Hunters and Anglers
Salt Lake City (Oct. 16, 2017) – The Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have renewed their Hunter Access Agreement with the State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA). The contract keeps 3.4 million acres of trust lands open to hunters and anglers and those interested in viewing wildlife and runs through 2032.
Unlike public lands, trust lands are held in trust for state institutions designated by Congress. Nearly 96 percent of Utah’s trust Lands are managed for the financial benefit of the K – 12 public education system, with the remaining lands benefiting Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind, state hospitals, colleges, universities, and other state institutions.
“Utah is a public lands state and we are committed to doing everything we can to make sure these trust lands remain open to the public,” said DNR Executive Director Mike Styler. “By working together collaboratively with SITLA we have been able to secure seamless access to great locations for hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing.”
Under the agreement, trust land beneficiaries receive an annual payment of $1.8 million for access to the land. The Utah State Legislature has committed $1 million per year of ongoing general funds and the DWR will pay the remaining balance. The current contract also provides for an annual rate of increase of 3.5 percent for DWR’s portion of the payment. For the past 20 years, DWR and SITLA have entered into similar Hunter Access agreements with the previous MOA expiring last month.
“We appreciate DNR, DWR, and the Utah Legislature for their efforts to preserve public hunter access while securing fair market value for the use of trust lands, which SITLA is constitutionally required to achieve,” said SITLA Director David Ure.
Paula Plant, acting director for the Utah State Board of Education School Children’s Trust also applauded the agreement stating, “We are grateful for the collaboration of all involved to facilitate continued public hunting access to school trust lands. It is a fair agreement that will benefit sportsmen and women, and Utah’s school children.”
The $1.8 million agreed-upon payment is based upon trust lands that qualify for commercial-value hunting. The agreement assures that SITLA will prohibit leasing of its lands for commercial hunting purposes, which otherwise would preclude public access to many premier hunting areas throughout the state.
DWR also received a 20-year extension on two grazing permits it currently holds on about 90,000 acres of trust lands in the Book Cliffs area, located in southern Uintah County and northern Grand County. The grazing permit will help maintain available forage for wildlife, including elk, deer and bison.
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ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING ORG HOSTS NATIONWIDE CROSSFIT EVENT TO RESCUE CHILDREN
Operation Underground Railroad hosts CrossFit events around Utah and nationally to raise awareness for human trafficking victims
Salt Lake City, UT - Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), in partnership with CrossFit, will be hosting a nationwide event, 2 Millions Reps for Rescue, to raise awareness for the 2,000,000 children who are still suffering under the oppression of sex trafficking. On October 21st, boxes all across the nation will be participating in a nationwide Workout of the Day (WOD) titled “Fight For Their Freedom” to raise money and awareness for these children and to help O.U.R. liberate them.
For local Salt Lake City residents who are interested in participating, CrossFit O.U.R. in Draper will be hosting an event along with more than 30 gyms around the country. Tim Ballard (Founder and CEO of O.U.R.), Dallin Pepper (2017 Fittest Teen on Earth) and Bam Protein Shakes will be in attendance. Participation is free but donations are welcome. 100% of earnings will go directly to Operation Underground Railroad.
"It is great to see our communities coming together to raise awareness for people they will likely never meet. Without their support, O.U.R. could not do the work it does to rescue children from this modern day slavery around the world - from Peru to Mexico, from Thailand to right here at home. On behalf of everyone on our team, I would like to thank the CrossFit community for their continued support of our efforts and their commitment to our vision of a world free of sex trafficking.” said Tim Ballard, O.U.R. Founder and CEO.
WHO: Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.)
WHAT: 2 Million Reps for Rescue
WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2017
WHERE: CrossFit O.U.R. - 13648 S. 200 W. Draper, UT 84020
TIME: 7:30 - 10:30 AM MDT
Operation Underground Railroad is registered 501(c)3 organization. Bringing together former CIA, Navy SEALs, and Special Ops operatives, O.U.R. partners with local law enforcement agencies around the world to save children from this modern day slavery. Founded by CEO Tim Ballard in 2013, O.U.R. has rescued more than 650 victims and helped arrest over 275 traffickers worldwide.
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KENNEWICK, Wash. (PRWEB) October 16, 2017
Decorated Family allows friends and families to nominate a person serving in the military. The nominee’s family will then be eligible to be chosen for professional light installation for the holidays. “Decorated Family allows us to give back to the community and recognize those who serve in our military branches,” says Becca Presley, Senske's Director of Marketing.
With Veteran’s Day just a few weeks away, honoring servicemen and women is top of mind for Senske. The company is currently accepting nominations through its Decorated Family page on senske.com. Each nomination should include a name, phone number, address, and email as well as a story explaining the nomination. All nominations are due on November 15th and winners will be chosen on the 17th at 12:00 pm PST.
The Decorated Family program, with help from Christmas Décor, has been in existence for over a decade. It began when a former Senske branch manager attended a holiday dinner party and thought of all the military members serving overseas who wouldn’t be able to celebrate with their loved ones.
Senske is currently accepting nominations through their Decorated Family page.
About Senske Lawn & Tree Care:
Senske Lawn & Tree Care is a leading lawn, tree and pest control service provider that is locally owned and operated, with its corporate office based in Kennewick, Washington. It has been a trusted source of lawn, tree and pest control services since 1947 across Washington, Idaho, and Utah , as well as pest control in Las Vegas, Nevada. To see what Senske can do for you, visit http://www.senske.com.
