• Groups will be restricted to 20 individuals unless a full wall can physically separate each group.

• Where a summer camp takes place at a larger facility (ski resorts, schools, recreational complex with both indoor and outdoor space) groups of 20 individuals can be separated utilizing both indoor and outdoor locations. Some of the schools and resorts have very large footprints to work within.

• Limit mixing the groups of children (e.g. keep groups in separate rooms, allow on the playground at different times).

• Take temperatures of all children upon arrival at the facility.

• Children will be instructed on how to properly wash hands and be required to wash or sanitize hands routinely or every time an activity changes.

• Alternating activities may be considered to maintain group spacing (one group doing one activity and the other group doing a different activity, then they switch and all surfaces are cleaned in between groups).

• While eating lunch or during snack times, social distancing will be encouraged (eating lunch outside on the grass might be more conducive).

• If lunch or snacks are provided by the camp, all recommended food service standards set forth in the Food Service Protocols will be followed.

• Parent designated pick-up and drop-off areas will be implemented.

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“Geri arrived with no programs in place and very limited resources as the first Health Educator for Summit County,” said Rich Bullough, Health Department Director. “She’s worked behind the scenes to almost single-handedly build our health promotions program.”

Over the course of her employment, Essen has implemented a number of health programs and initiatives for county employees and residents, many of which are self-funded through grants. These programs include: mental health promotion, injury prevention, tobacco education and suicide prevention, among others.

Her programs have featured thousands of participants:

• Injury prevention: 2,617 participants
• Nutrition programs: 2,569 participants
• Physical activity school trainings: 6 schools trained
• Tobacco education: 43 retailers educated and inspected, 400-plus at e-cigarette training
• Diabetes prevention: three trainings with 31 participants
• Suicide prevention: 300-plus participants

“In addition to building up these programs, Geri has also developed strong partnerships in the community with schools and work sites,” Bullough said. “She leaves behind some big shoes to fill, but Geri has also hired a really great staff to move forward with what she’s established.”

Essen plans to spend her time with her family after retirement on Oct. 21. The Health Department will begin the hiring process for her replacement before the end of October.

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Programs that enable food stamp recipients to use their benefits at farmers markets increase access to healthy foods while supporting local farmers and producers. This also boosts the local economy.

Shoppers can use their food stamp benefits at the L’Oakley Community Market being held on Saturdays starting June 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The L’Oakley market can be found at 911 W. Center St. in Oakley, across the street from Ken’s Kash. They are also welcome at the Park Silly farmers market on Sundays this summer, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Park Silly farmers market is located at 450 Main St., Park City, in the Post Office parking lot. The nearest bus stop is at the Old Town Transit Center.

At these markets, food stamp recipients can swipe their Horizon (EBT) cards on point-of-sale terminals to purchase tokens that will act like cash at the farmers market. Tokens will be sold in one-dollar increments.

As fruits and vegetables come into season, the farmers market will carry a variety of fresh produce. There will also be cheese, breads, and other locally produced foods available for purchase.

To learn about food stamp eligibility requirements, visit the Utahns Against Hunger website at www.uah.org or stop by a local Department of Workforce Services (DWS) office.

This program is made possible through a partnership between Park Silly Sunday Market, L’Oakley Community Market and Summit County Health Department, with grant funding from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, and additional support from Utahns Against Hunger.

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