It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Historical South End of Circleville gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Circleville, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am a current client of this provider I have Always Best Care Serving Southern Utah for my husband. We got somebody coming in to help. The caregivers are good. They provide total a.m. care help like getting up and getting dressed. We have different ones and so they're trying to get us some steady people coming in. The scheduling is a little bit hard right now. The care has been good, though.”
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“Always Best Care has definitely been a blessing to our little familys life. As an employer of ABC they have been amazing with flexibility in chosing my schedule so that not only am I able to work but also be home with my kids when I need to be. They are amazing and put their employees first. I love being a member of ABC team.”
“1. Stay active. Exercise may be the last thing you want to do when your arthritis hurts, but many studies show that physical activity is one of the best ways to improve your quality of life. 2. Eat a balanced diet. Studies show that a variety of nutrients may help ease arthritis symptoms. 3. Lose weight. Being overweight puts undue strain on weight-bearing joints such as your knees, spine, hips, ankles, and feet. 5. Use hot or cold packs. By increasing blood flow, hot compresses can ease pain and stiffness. 6. Keep pain under control. Over-the-counter medications can help ease arthritis pain. 7. Talk to your doctor about supplements and complementary medicine. Many supplements have been tested for the treatment of arthritis. 8. Try splints, braces, and other aids. Devices that support painful joints, such as splints, braces, and canes can help ease your discomfort and prevent injury. 9. Seek support. Living with arthritis isn’t easy. Finding other people that you can talk to and share ideas with can help. Check out arthritis support groups online or in your area. 10. Stay positive. Your mental outlook can have a big impact on how you feel, and how well you function. #SelfCare #Osteoarthritis #Arthritis #Disability #GoodHealth #PainRelief #SeniorCommunity #Caregiver #Caregiving #WECANHELP #OlderAdult #SeniorCare #SeniorLiving #SeniorServices #SeniorHousing #AlwaysBestCare #Exercise #SelfManaging #Tips”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local El Pedregal Mexican Restaurant or visit Pythian Castle, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Circleville, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Circleville, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Circleville, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Public Safety announced the appointment of Darin J. Bushman as the new Division Director for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in a press release.With an impressive background in leadership, public service and diverse industries, Mr. Bushman brings a wealth of experience to contribute to the ongoing success and development of the Emergency Medical Services sector in Utah.Growing up in Marysvale, Bushman developed a strong work ethic through involvement in various busin...
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Public Safety announced the appointment of Darin J. Bushman as the new Division Director for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in a press release.
With an impressive background in leadership, public service and diverse industries, Mr. Bushman brings a wealth of experience to contribute to the ongoing success and development of the Emergency Medical Services sector in Utah.
Growing up in Marysvale, Bushman developed a strong work ethic through involvement in various businesses. He graduated from Utah State University in Logan with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
With 28 years of experience in roles ranging from engineer to company president, Bushman’s most recent public service role was as a Piute County Commissioner, since January 2013.
One of Mr. Bushman’s most notable achievements is his role in advocating for and transforming Utah’s EMS landscape by laying the groundwork for essential legislative changes, including restoring the EMS grant fund, restructuring EMS as an essential service and increased accountability for providing EMS services.
“We look forward to Director Bushman’s leadership as he takes on this crucial role in the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services,” Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jess Anderson said. “His passion for advocacy, strategic thinking, and ability to drive results will undoubtedly shape the future of EMS in Utah.”
The news release stated that Bushman’s vision for EMS extends to providing safe, cost-effective, and patient-centric care statewide. His extensive background and dedication to this cause make him uniquely qualified to lead the Emergency Medical Services Bureau toward becoming a world-class and cost-effective statewide system.
In 2020, Bushman pitched in his restoration efforts for the home of one of America’s more commonly known outlaws.
For decades, the home of Butch Cassidy sat rotting from decades of weather and neglect. It is located on private land owned by Afton Morgan in the middle of an actively farmed hay field. As previously reported by St.George News, the Morgan family wanted the cabin and site preserved, as did the surrounding counties, but nobody had the resources.
Bushman stepped in and became the project’s champion and catalyst, wanting to preserve the historic relic and also augment tourism in his county. Garfield County became a vital part of the project as well.
Recently, Bushman received the Rural EMS Directors Association’s “Advocate of the Year Award” for 2023, an accomplishment he gives credit due to the support of his wife, Keri and their three children.
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Circleville senior Garret Gray recently signed with Butler University, an NCAA Division I institution located in Indianapolis, to play college baseball. Gray, a first-team Mid-State League Buckeye Division and Southeast District selection as both a sophomore and junior, batted .419 with on-base percentage of .523, a home run, 30 RBI and 23 runs scored last season. Gray helped to lead the Tigers to the Division II state tournament as a junior.Question: What is your favorite genre of music or music group?...
Circleville senior Garret Gray recently signed with Butler University, an NCAA Division I institution located in Indianapolis, to play college baseball. Gray, a first-team Mid-State League Buckeye Division and Southeast District selection as both a sophomore and junior, batted .419 with on-base percentage of .523, a home run, 30 RBI and 23 runs scored last season. Gray helped to lead the Tigers to the Division II state tournament as a junior.
Question: What is your favorite genre of music or music group?
Answer: I like a little bit of everything.
Q: What is your favorite homemade meal?
A: Lasagna
Q: What are some of your strengths in baseball?
A: Ability to provide leadership on and off the field. I believe that I provide a comfort for our pitching staff, because of the pride I take on defense behind the plate. I also try to be a great teammate in all situations.
Q: Name a previous weakness you’ve overcome in baseball?
A: Putting too much pressure on myself.
Q: What led you to sign with the college you selected?
A: I love the coaching staff and the direction the program is going in since they joined the Big East four years ago. Butler was just voted as the No. 1 private university in the Midwest academically in certain areas. I like the location of the campus and will get a chance to play early as a freshman/sophomore. I also want to be a part of the first team in Butler history to make it to Omaha for the College World Series.
Q: What are some of your top athletic accomplishments or memories?
A: Going to the OHSAA State Final Four in Baseball my junior year has to be at the top because of what we did as a team. As well as winning regionals and districts the same year. You hope every team comes together like that one did.
Being first team all-league and all-district my sophomore and junior year. Hitting two doubles in the regional final game Being named Offensive MVP for Team Ohio at the 2017 Futures Games in Indianapolis. Being named to the Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams in some of the top tournaments in the country. (Arizona 2018 and Georgia 2017)
Q: Do you have any pregame rituals or routines?
A: I stick to my hitting routine of drills I have been working on since I was a kid. Milk shakes are always a go to before the game. Sometimes you have to switch up the flavor.
Q: Hobbies?
A: Hanging out with friends, playing Xbox, watching movies, working out, hitting baseballs and collecting MLB hats.
Q: What career do you want to go in when you are an adult?
A: I’m leaning towards some sort of Business degree, because I’m a people person.
Q: If you could meet one person from any era of history?
A: Ken Griffey Jr., because I love his swing and I looked up to him when I was younger.
Q: Who has had the greatest influence on your life?
A: My dad, because he has helped me throughout my baseball career to achieve the goals I set for myself. He has been a great example for me even when things didn’t always go his way. He has always said he would push me until my goals changed and it never changed — to get an education and play college baseball at the highest level I could.
Q: What’s your favorite memory from the Pumpkin Show?
A: Hanging out with Jay Styers and friends.
Q: Nickname?
A: Triple G and Double Deuces (my No. is 22). I have three Gs in my legal name (George Garret Reece Gray).
Q: Favorite college team?
A: Ohio State for football and Butler for baseball and basketball.
Q: Favorite television show?
A: Big Brother
Q: Favorite movie?
A: Comedy would be Step Brothers and sports would be The Natural and Miracle.
Q: Favorite video game?
A: Fortnite
Q: Favorite restaurant?
A: Pizza King in Indiana.
Q: What’s the best present you’ve ever received or given someone?
A: Friendship, because they just accept me for who I am. Does not matter how long it has been since I have seen a few of them, because we always come back to the good times.
Q: What was your favorite costume you dressed up in for Halloween growing up?
A: Leprechaun, my costume was legit and the red beard is only something I wish I could grow.
Q: What’s your dream vacation?
A: Maui, Hawaii, do not really know other than my mother tells me about it from time to time.
Q: What’s your favorite school subject?
A: Have to go with mathematics, because it comes easy to me and who does not want to make a lot of money someday.
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutesThis archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.CIRCLEVILLE, Piute County — Farmers in southern Utah are scratching their heads and trying to figure out what caused an unusual phenomenon in an irrigation pond. Earlier this week, Gary Dalton of Circleville discovered a mysteriou...
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CIRCLEVILLE, Piute County — Farmers in southern Utah are scratching their heads and trying to figure out what caused an unusual phenomenon in an irrigation pond. Earlier this week, Gary Dalton of Circleville discovered a mysterious crater that suddenly appeared under the water.
"The sun was just right," Dalton said, "so, I saw this blasted thing that no one had ever seen."
He noticed it after most of the water was drained from the pond for irrigation. Just beneath the surface he saw concentric circles in the pond botom with a diameter of about 25 feet. The outer ring is a circular depression filled with algae. An inner circle looks as though something erupted from beneath, forming what looks startlingly like a small volcanic crater.
"My heck, I guess that's Martian art," Dalton said. "I don't know."
Experts from the Utah Geological Survey took a look and were initially baffled.
"Well, yeah, we've got several theories," said veteran geologist Bill Lund as he examined the pond. "Most of them have gone up in smoke."
Most of the theories were disposed of almost immediately.
The sun was just right, so I saw this blasted thing that no one had ever seen.
Some had speculated that the feature was caused by a natural spring, pushing up from under the pond after being supercharged by recent rains. But Lund said that theory was quickly disproved by aerial photos that were taken before the pond was excavated two-and-a-half years ago.
"This was an alfalfa field and there was no spring here," Lund said. "It's not a spring."
Another theory was that a buried pipeline had been punctured during construction of the pond. But Lund said there is no pipeline.
Another possibility is that there was a burp of methane gas from decaying organic material under the pond. Lund strongly doubts that theory because the local geology isn't the type that sometimes causes such events. "If we were in coal country," Lund said, "I'd be thinking about that a little harder but — you know — we're not."
Earthquakes sometimes will cause similar features in sand or mud, due to liquefaction of soils. But Lund ruled that out because there have no earthquakes in the Circleville area powerful enough to trigger liquefaction.
When Dalton's son Michael was asked what his own pet theory is, he said the obvious: "I have no idea." Another son joked that it was either a volcanic eruption or a Martian landing.
During the geologists' visit, Dalton and his sons maneuvered a platform-lift over the crater to get a closer look.
Although the Dalton's saw a fiery meteor in the sky a few weeks ago, Lund has essentially ruled that out as the cause; the sighting took place long before the crater appeared. Also, no one in nearby Circleville reported hearing any loud booms.
"We don't think it's an impact crater," Lund said. "We don't think anything hit there."
Hovering over the crater in the lift, the curious farmers and geologists lowered a tape measure into the crater. The central depression is about 7 inches deep. They were able to push the handle of a pitchfork another 13 inches or so straight down in the soft center.
"Obviously something came up and created this ring," Lund said. "But then it collapsed back on itself and closed off the vent. Whatever the vent was is closed."
From those observations, a leading theory emerged: a geologic condition called collapsible soils. The pond has been drained and refilled more than a dozen times in the last two years. The theory is that the repeated loading of weight on the soil eventually led some of the soil under the pond to collapse, creating a small eruption.
"As it collapsed and compacted," Lund said, "it forced some air and some water up and created this thing. It looks like a one-off thing. It just happened one time. That's it."
That remains the most likely explanation, even though Lund said he has never seen such a phenomenon take place under water.
"I mean there are still some unanswered questions here," Lund said. "That's for sure."
That's probably just as well with the Dalton family. They can still savor some of the mystery while refilling their pond and getting back to the business of growing crops.
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ST. GEORGE — The brief break from the heavy monsoon rains was just that: brief. The National Weather Service says Southern Utah is in for another week of flood watches and brief, but heavy, thunderstorms similar to that seen just over a week ago.Update Aug. 9, 5:25 p.m. The NWS has issued a flash flood warning for west central Kane County and east central Washington County as follows:“Doppler radar ind...
ST. GEORGE — The brief break from the heavy monsoon rains was just that: brief. The National Weather Service says Southern Utah is in for another week of flood watches and brief, but heavy, thunderstorms similar to that seen just over a week ago.
Update Aug. 9, 5:25 p.m. The NWS has issued a flash flood warning for west central Kane County and east central Washington County as follows:
“Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the south end of Zion National Park and the city of Springdale. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.50 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
Update Aug. 9, 4:40 p.m. Flood advisories and flood watches have been issued by the National Weather Service for throughout the afternoon the following cities and townships: Milford, Circleville, Kanab, Alton, St. George, Hurricane, Koosharem, Bryce Canyon City, Cedar City, Panguitch, Escalante, Springdale, Brian Head, Beaver and Ivins.
Broader areas include Southwest Utah, Lower Washington County, Zion National Park, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Bryce Canyon Country and South Central Utah,
The advisory continues to remind citizens that “excessive runoff may result in flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slickrock areas and other low-lying flood-prone locations.”
Update Aug. 9, 12:30 p.m. Information added from weather service, including a heavy monsoon pattern expected to last throughout the week.
A flood watch has been issued that covers all five of Southern Utah’s counties through Tuesday until midnight but is likely to continue for a long period after that.
The weather pattern was elevated from Monday, when it had looked like this was going to be a milder monsoonal pattern than the one that downed trees and flooded Southern Utah city streets at the start of the month, as previously reported by St. George News. It also appeared that it would be just a one-day flood pattern, but now appears likely to continue through at least next Monday.
Christine Kruse, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Salt Lake City office, told St. George News that while predicting the weather has some unpredictability – especially in Southern Utah – residents should be ready for the same kind of flooded streets and slot canyons they saw in the last week of July.
“It’s really hard to use comparisons,” Kruse said. “What I can tell you is it’s going to be a decent monsoon surge going into next week.”
Kruse said it may right now be a flood watch for Southern Utah, where flooding is possible, but residents should expect flood warnings, where flooding is imminent or occurring, over the next few afternoons and evenings.
The flood watch is in effect at 1 p.m. Tuesday and will continue into the evening. Cities included in the watch are Milford, Circleville, Kanab, Alton, St. George, Hurricane, Koosharem, Bryce Canyon City, Cedar City, Panguitch, Escalante, Springdale, Brian Head, Beaver and Ivins. Also included are Zion National Park, the Southern Mountains, upper Sevier River valleys, Bryce Canyon country and southcentral Utah.
According to the weather service, under this watch, flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slickrock areas, and other low-lying, flood-prone locations.
A flood watch for Tuesday afternoon also was issued for portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and Nevada, including the following areas, in northwest Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau.
In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Las Vegas Valley, Lincoln County, northeast Clark County, Sheep Range, Southern Clark County, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon and western Clark and southern Nye County.
Precautions
Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. The public should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action.
Turn around. Don’t drown.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the National Weather Service offer the following safety rules for flash flooding:
During any flood emergency, stay tuned to official weather reports via radio, television and social media. Cell phone users can also sign up to receive weather alerts as text messages. You can also follow St. George News and Cedar City News for weather alerts and updates relevant to Southern Utah.
For the most current conditions, warnings and advisories, go to the National Weather Service-Salt Lake City office website.
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