🌱 Wood Stove Conversions + Schools Struggling To Supply Meals

Salt Lake City UT

03 November, 2021

5:12 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Salt Lake City Daily. First, today's weather: Some sun; mild in the p.m.. High: 66 Low: 42. Here are the top stories in Salt Lake City today: With the colder weather on the way, many are preparing for those chilly temperatures by gathering wood for their wood stoves and fireplaces. But the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is looking to help qualified homeowners convert those systems to newer ones that reduce emissions during the winter inversion season. Later on in the month, Salt Lake County residents will get the opportunity to apply for this program. If you are one of the 300 elected homes the DEQ will then help cover between 75 to 95 percent of the conversion cost. (ABC 4) Schools across the state are struggling to keep up with meals for students, the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) said Tuesday, attributing the difficulty to supply chain problems and labor shortages. But unlike restaurants and other businesses that can do things like raise the price on meals and shorten business hours, no matter how difficult it has become for schools to find food, food products, and workers, there is no getting around the need to provide meals for students across the state. USBE urged those who are looking for a career in school nutrition to check their local school for employment opportunities. (KSL.com)Utah parents can begin coordinating vaccine appointments with pediatricians and family doctors for children ages 5 to 11 after U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff for Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 shot. (Salt Lake Tribune)Salt Lake County leaders continue to struggle to employ lifeguards at public pools. Officials insist they're doing their best to provide services, but are struggling to find enough qualified employees. (fox13now.com)Monday night, producers of 'Real Housewives Salt Lake City' not only confirmed it'd be back for a third season but that casting is underway. (ABC 4) Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 2021 Tanner Forum on Social Ethics with Isabel Wilkerson (November 4) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for another update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.