A9 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Utah Rural Summit set for Aug. 7-8 in Cedar City “Energy, Education, and Environment — Forces Shaping Rural Utah’s Economic Future” is the theme for the 21st annual Utah Rural Summit, scheduled for Aug. 7 and 8, 2008, at the R. Haze Hunter Conference Center on the campus of Southern Utah University. “Energy development and energy policies — addressing such things as global warming, CO2 emissions, and alternative energy sources — will have a profound impact on Utah’s rural economy,” said Wes Curtis, SUU’s Direc- tor of Regional Services. “The same is true for policies that affect public lands management, and how we educate our rural work force. We are at a critical juncture in how we address these issues.” Gov. Jon M. Huntsman’s energy adviser, Utah’s former commissioner of higher education and the chief economist for Wells Fargo Bank will be among the keynote speakers at the event, sponsored by SUU Regional Services. Dianne R. Nielson, the governor’s energy adviser, will discuss address the conference on such things as the Western Climate Initiative, Utah wind and geothermal projects, and the findings of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on energy. Richard E. Kendall, who retired in December as the state’s former higher education commissioner, will address education challenges facing rural Utah during Friday morning’s keynote address. Kelly Matthews, Wells Fargo’s chief economist, will conclude the summit Friday afternoon with an economic forecast for Utah and the nation. In addition to Nielson, Kendall and Matthews, other speakers will include Matt Crow, deputy assistant secretary for the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and Jeff Packer, chairman of the Utah Rural Development Council. Crow’s remarks will focus on rural and regional economic competitiveness, while Packer will report on the activities of the Governor’s Rural Partnership Board. Utah Lt. Gov. Gary Herbert will open the conference with a welcome address on Thursday morning. Breakout sessions will focus on Utah water issues, agriculture, population demographics and public lands use, leadership training, regional planning and community planning assistance, tourism, conflict management, recreation, and economic development. Research presentations will include findings from the USU socio-economic study on Utah’s economy, watershed management, livestock grazing, impact of off-highway vehicles, and tourism — the most comprehensive study of this type in the history of the state. Registration cost is $99. To register, call 435-5865455 or visit utahreach. org/urs/. Exhibitors may rent space on a first-come, firstserved based. Booths cost $100; they are limited to 10 by 8 feet. To rent exhibit space, contact Kathleen McDowell at 435-586-7738. Gilly’s New shipmeNt of hats oN sale Now Many styles to choose from free 10th Annual 32 oz. fountain drink with the purchase of $50 in gas Car Wash • Propane • Fuel Firewood• Log Cabins & Motel Food (Daily Specials) Desertview Protickets Rodeo get your tickets at gilly’s 15 North state street ferron, Ut • 435-384-3333 Castle Valley Lamb Fry Come and enjoy great food! All proceeds to benefit Castle Valley Youth Leadership Summit Dates: July 31- August 9, 2008 Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM Place: Emery County Fairgrounds For more information, call: 435-381-2108