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Show d he AT Page I it tie a 3 uhepeuheut -- Thursday, October 31, 2002 USDA awards grant for teleconferencing project Kri S lYpo.it ai.t uf AgrwuUuiv iUbDA Dew Eminent ha awarded a grant uf $322,322 to the Central Iuh EJuca tional Sen ices of Richfield for their Internet Distance Edaca tlOU Access (IDEA' System Project This system Will be a a.l able to a large portion of the state of Utah Draw a Lae that includes Juab, Carbon and Grand counties, and include all coun ties south of that lene. That w ill be the cuwrage area for this V teleconferencing project Glen Taj lor, Executh e Director of C ent. al Vtah Educational Services stated, VYe are looking at providing access to telemedicine and special education sen ices for undersen ed students in rural Vtah The system will ue point to point video teleconferencing o er existing 11 (Internet IVotocoD based lines Since this teleconferencing is based on the internet and requires very little additional equipment, it is extremely cost effective and can be utilized by any community or school for teachers and students of all levels This project is just the start. Wheu we get this portion in place by May or June of 2003, we will have other schools and hospitals join the process both on the training aud receiv ing end because it just works so well, stated Taylor. The teleconferencing services will provide a whole array of training in areas such as nursing serv ices and emergency medi cal technician services, medical opinions or instructions from medical personnel in hospital and emergency rooms, special education, speech therapy, autism occupational therapy, vocational WANTED FOll SIIFJUFF JIM OTMK1H Credible S Reliable S Dependable S Available Jim works for ALL citizens of Grand County of our economy. The Rural Vtilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants similar to this one w ill fund 71 recipients totaling more than $27 million for education and medical service in 33 states. The award of these grants will bring to rural communities access to better, faster and more modern health care, and students in rural areas will receive better equipment and learning tools and access to courses that would otherw ise be unavailable. These grants help invest in infrastructure projects that assist rural communities w ith communications and medical services. A complete list of 2002 recipients can be found at httpJwww usda govrustelcomdlta wards htm. For information on applying for 2003 grants please visit http.Avww usda gov rustelecomdltdlt htm. These grant programs are important to help America's rural communities thrive and prosper, said Vndersecretary for Rural Development Ibm Dorr. Investing in our hospitals and schools, as well as providing housing development for low income communities, helps families, creates new jobs and provides real investments in these rural areas. A complete list of 2002 recipients can be found at http: www rurdev.usda govrdnewsroomnew s htm. Business-Cooperativ- VOTE FOll EXPERIENCE Jim Njland on No ember 5, 2002 ct d In August, Yeneman attended an economic forum in Texas, convened by president Bush, which brought federal agencies together with w orking Americans to examine ways to strengthen the U S. economy and create jobs. USDA serves as the lead federal entity for rural development needs and administers program assistance through three agencies: Rural Housing Service, Rural e Service and Rural Utilities Service. Further information on USDA Rural Development and these announcements can be obtained by contacting any USDA Service Center or by visiting USDAs web site at http: www. usda gov. 24 years as your sheriff Re-ele- therapy and educational psychologist serv ices. lrofessional development tor teak hers will be prov ided in areas such as math, science and technology. John R. Cox, State Director for Rural Development, stated, In order to prepare students and teachers to meet the demands uf society in this century, greater educational opportunities are a necessity The future of Vtah depends partly on the education oi its people In the past hv ing in rural areas of Vtah has sometimes meant making sacrifices in the availability of specialized education and training These opportunities will soon be available to those connecting to the Information Superhighway. We are proud to partner w ith the Vtah Education Network and 18 other schools, school districts, colleges and development centers around the state for this pi c jec t " Agriculture Secretary Ann M Yeneman this week announced this project as one of more than $75 million in several funding areas that will benefit economic development, energy and infrastructure projects to help spur investment and create new jobs in rural communities throughout the Vnited States. These grants will bring new economic opportunities and job creation for rural America, said Yeneman The Rush administration continues to increase investment in health care, education, value-addeprocessing and rural infrastructure which is providing renewed growth to these important sectors Paid Political Advertisement A still in Grand County? those illegal liquor stills that used to be scattered around Grand County? Or hadnt you heard about them? WeU, the sheriffs not only knew about them but staged many raids m the region trying to keep illegal whiskey out ot the hands of the local populace. Copper, one of the main components of all stills, holds up well over time and a great example can now be seen at the Dan O'Laune Canyon Country Museum. This portion of a still was found in the Yellow Cat District and has now been donated to Ever wonder about the Museum by Lola McElhaney to be incorporated into the display about local law enforcement. A few of the many newspaper articles discussing such raids also accompany the new portion ol the display. Such items of regional historical interest are always welcomed by the Museum to add to the archives or for display for the education and enrichment of schoolchildren, tourists, and others visiting the Museum and wishing to know more about our community and its history. Edge of the Cedars will close for repairs , reopen March 2003 The exhibition area at Edge of the Cedars State Park conservation plan and completing a marketing plan. In addition, the staff will meet with Native American advisors to review the newly drafted Resource Management Plan. Finally, the Curator of Education will he active in the schools, conducting educational outreach programs. During this time, visitors may visit the ruins for free and the museum store will offer specials through November. For more information, contact the museum at ing a Museum will be closed from November through March for the installation of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The contract was awarded to U S. Mechanical, a company from the Salt Lake City area, using two local subcontractors. The old system, installed in 1978, consisted of 13 individual heat pumps that were difficult to maintained and did not provide consistent climate control for all the exhibition long-rang- e areas. A new HVAC system is needed to ensure proper museum climate control for the conservation of the museums priceless prehistoric artifact collections. The new system will allow Edge of the Cedars to meet federal temperature and humidity requirements for curated collections and will give the museum more flex- Advertise Here! 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