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Show ‘SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 Bonar City News — CDBG Small This public heanng 1s for the purpose of — gathenng comments. from residents about this tvpe of project. This might be a good time to remember last winter. Cities Project 300 North. Sewer backups. $100,000. per year. related to the over taxed trunk line in the west section proposal is for the town to provide 35% of the cost over the three year period. _ of town, were undoubtedly — -memorable experiences for - those residents. New construction in that area. is Dollars! Has “Nour street the water recently on been - tumed offto repair the main line? Do vou live near an -Qvertaxed sewer line that is _ prone to backups? Do vou own a building lot. but can't “Sell it or get a building permit because the services do not meet necessary cnteria? Senior Citizens. would vou like to upgrade and expand vour facility? On October 3. Milford residents will have an Opportunity to present their suggestions _ for potential projects which may qualify for funding under the CDBG Small Cities Program. The purpose of the small cities program is to assist in developing viable rural communities by providing decent housing, a suitable and environment living ic econom ing expand opportunities, principally for and low of persons moderate income. The CDBG program has slightly over $1 million to distribute within the Five County area. Although the criteria list for obtaining a portion of these funds is somewhat and long complicated, it all begins community with participation. Infrastructure upgrading home is needed in some areas of the city. Various water and sewer lines throughout the city are in questionable condition. not a viable option until the service is _ enhanced. Subsidy for low income housing is available through FHA and Utah Housing Authority. In addition to increasing the tax base and assessed valuation, new home construction gives the city a sense of growth, and newness, and hope. Construction uses local services and generates local income. circulate As those dollars around the community, 65° Date: Monday, October 3 Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: Milford City Office Minersville Town CDBG Grant Application IsReady — Minersville will hold a public hearing at 6:30 P.M., Monday, October 3, for public comment on a and the Town believes _the proposal is ready. "We are . Council really after it this year," Mayor Pryor said. Do We Really Appreciate What We In seven months as editor, and five months as owner of the News, I have endeavored local to cover happenings the with minimal editorial comment. I have chosen this course because | am an outsider, just beginning to know you and your ways. Aside from celebrating the joys of daily events, the triumphs associated with sports and activities, and the sorrows we share, a community paper is duty _ bound provide to issues lives. that effect our Sometimes those issues cause quite a stir. So, for those of you who have politely asked, "What do you think?" and, for those information rich, neither do they live in - abject poverty. It may not. be Utopia, but it offers a lifestyle most of the rest of the people in the world only dream about. Each and every one of us, who are fortunate enough to be here, have an obligation to protect and preserve the quality lifestyle we take for granted on a daily basis. It is a treasure which must be cherished and treated with respect or it will just slip away. Now that the sentimemt has been taken care of: The November 8 election: Have? school not an overshadowing fear; for the most part, it is limited to substance abuse. Although the folks are not would be covered by - completed, benefits. residents. The the grant. A similar request, in which the Town proposed to participate at 10% of the total cost, was turned down last year. The engineering studies have been everyone The tax dollars to fund the Small Cities Project have already been appropriated. They are going to be spent in cities that can show viable projects which will benefit low to moderate income you are?" the following are thoughts for the week: The value of Beaver County: It is quite possibly one of the last places in the United States where there is no graffiti. The air is clean. The water is good. Children are tree to play and learn and grow safely. Crime is lines. The application if for water line between 200 and East in order to repair the ; Available CDBG application for assistance to replace water replacement of 6,000 feet of main line coming into. the city, and for 3 laterals which need to be reconstructed. It. is proposed as a three year, $300,000. total project, divided into 3 phases of - When the water was turned off numerous times on 100 Funds PAGE 2 about who have not so politely asked, "Who do you think. just a few examples of articles pending; 1 simply ran out of time and space. Minersville livestock ordinance: Everyone is _ still speaking to each other. Mark Thompson will probably have to move his calves out of town, which will create a financial loss. Since all of the affected property is inside the city limits, Thompson would not have been protected by agriculture protection area status. However, a number of his neighbors, including Mayor Pyror, have expressed a willingness to help solve the problem. That may well. be the best "protection" anyone can have. Immanuel Foundation: Talmage Weis and Leo Kanell agree on one point: The real issue has never been heard. That is where the agreement stops. All of those unapproved Pianning and Zoning minutes from 1993: Mayor Pryor now knows that the planning Are the candidates qualified to represent your interest? Ask them, preferably in open public meetings. In relationship to pre-election conversations, please note: In the May, 1994, County Commission around the town. meeting, telephone service inside the | Commissioners told Joey conversations commissioners official meeting conversations. Leko _ that with outside of an are just that; "Unless it is on the agenda and in the minutes, you have no recourse." Idealistically, by - demanding quality, responsibility, and honesty on the local level that we can control, we send that message, by way of a ripple effect, to other levels of government. Is there enough news to justify the existence of the paper? That. was a major concern when I stepped into this position. Following are committee did receive a letter from: Minersville regarding a "Buffer Zone" It was discussed April 28, 1993. County Unity: One good place to is with toll free start County. There is a way to implement this without creating an undue burden on those with fixed income. The factor lacking here is leadership! has Sports information great. potential for uniting the County. Milford is 1-A, and Beaver is 2-A; there is no actual direct competition between the two schools. Marcia Eyre has just signed on as a correspondent to cover Beaver volleyball and girl's basketball. Anyone interested in doing football? - Boys basketball?- Cross country? Again, leadership! |