Health Officer and Director of the Bear River Health Depatment Lloyd Berentsen has been presented with the Beatty Award, the most distinguished award given by the Utah Public Health Association. Each year the Beatty Award is presented to an idividual who has made a significant contribution to public health in Utah. Berentsen was nominated for his reputation as a strong fiscal manager. Over the last 20 years he has never been faced with budget shortfalls or employee layoffs. All Bear River Health Department buildings are paid for before the shovel hits the ground.See the
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