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Kasey Zollo of Phoenix was named to the University of Hartford’s dean’s list in West Hartford, Connecticut. The University of Hartford is a fouryear private university focused on advancing the public good through meaningful connections within its communities.

Megan Zapp of Phoenix was named to the dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester. Zapp is a freshman majoring in psychology. More than 6,700 students at Nebraska were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. Quali�ication for the dean’s list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

Amber Walterscheid, Ainsley

Nystrom and Mason Setto, all of Phoenix, and Rachel Curnutt of Cave Creek were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Curnutt is working toward a Bachelor of Science in games. Walterscheid will earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in ballet, while Setto is studying to get a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-computer science. Nystrom will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.

Four local students — Emily Car-

dellini, Erin Cooney, Tanner Men-

denhall and Regan Shipley, all of Phoenix — were named to the dean’s list at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students.

Kaylee Byerly of Phoenix was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at Wheaton College in Illinois. To earn dean’s list honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale. Wheaton College is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

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Natural Gas Safety

Wherever you live, work, or play.

natural gas lines

can be buried anywhere, even in areas where homes don’t use natural gas. So it’s important that EVERYONE knows how to recognize and respond to a natural gas leak, wherever they are.

A leak may be present if you:

SMELL:

a distinct sulfur-like odor, similar to rotten eggs, even if it’s faint or momentary. HEAR:

a hissing or roaring coming from the ground, above-ground pipeline, or natural gas appliance. SEE:

dirt or water blowing into the air, unexplained dead or dying grass or plants, or standing water continuously bubbling.

IF YOU SUSPECT A LEAK

• Exit the area or building immediately. Tell others to evacuate and leave doors open. • From a safe place, call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020, day or night, whether you’re a customer or not. A Southwest Gas representative will be there as soon as possible. • Don’t smoke or use matches or lighters. • Don’t turn on or off electrical switches, thermostats, or appliance controls; or do anything that could cause a spark. • Don’t start or stop an engine, or use automated (garage) doors.

For more information about natural gas safety visit swgas.com/safety or call 877-860-6020