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Show P.VNGurrai • PANC.LITCIILAKI; • HATCH • BKYCK • TROPIC • ANTIMONY • HKNRIKVILM<: • CANNONVILLE • ESCALANIT: • BOULDER -DUCKCREEK Thursday, November 9, 2006 • Issue # 85 PLANNING THE FUTURE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN GARFIELD COUNTY Panguitch Garfield County is seeking your assistance to shape the future of economic development in the County. You can assist in developing strategies for the future by answering the quality of life community profile survey in next week's paper. Why is Economic Development Important? Historically, the local economy was looked at as something that had a presence, but for which citizens had no opportunity to influence. Today, however, we believe that active citizens can directly shape the economy, and-the community will benefit in numerous ways: Increased Tax Base Additional revenue to support, maintain, and improve local services such as roads, parks, libraries, and emergency medical services. Job Development to provide better wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Business Retention Businesses that feel appreciated by the community and, CRAFTFAR Come join the fun! Saturday, November 11th Garfield County Fair Building 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free Admission Great Door Prizes Including 3 Shopping Sprees Homemade Crafts and Lots More! CallMandySoper at 435-676-8546 for booth registration. in turn, feel as if they are contributing to the economy will stay in town. Economic Diversification Helps expand the economy and reduces a community's vulnerability to a single business sector. Self-sufficiency Public services would, be less dependent on intergovernmental transfers that change with each election. Productive Use of Property Property used for its "highest and best use" maximizes the productivity of that property. Quality of Life More local tax dollars and jobs raise the economic tide for the community, which generally increases the overall standard of living of the residents. Recognition of Local Products often times, successful economic development will occur when locally produced goods are consumed to a greater degree in the local market. . The Garfield County Economic Advisory Council is meeting on November 28th at 9 a.m. at the Cannonville Visitor's Center. The public is encour- WEATHER Thu Now 9 EH Now 10 Sat Npv Iff!? Sl.owrrs 49D/16e 30% J**>. Mostly J ^ " Sunny -I6VSS* 10% S0Vi5» U Vm NQV 12 Won Now 13 LitSL •- "S^" 1 Cloudy <h 51 /''o 0 •ifl'/rf 47-/;.;. 4', ,-:*- 20% 10% 20% Panguitch Main Street Inc. invites you to attend Tax Tips A free workshop presented by Robert Cox, CPA and Partner with Hinton & Burdick CPA's On Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:00 p.m. at the Panguitch City Library He will be discussing tax saving strategies and what's new for '06. Come and have your tax questions answered. Refreshments will be served. Cement Powder costs increase again on January 1st. Take advantage of Fall Prices now! 49°F Cmim far Your PI*r.H 'n - - = Call for Rates: (435) 676-8990 • (435) 616-8993 1IS90QGHI HUaOEXB — M Saturday Delivery - Finishers Available We Deliver 24/7 Q«t Tlei for Dntiiria n ttio 60% 10% aged to attend, and nominations for the advisory council are still open. If you wish to comment, request additional information, or request to be put on the mailing list for this planning effort, you may mail, hand deliver, or call your comments or requests to: Tom Barlow, Garfield County Community Planner, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, UT 84759. (435) 676-1157 ; - - • - • Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. ill Durant" ' 45°F BOXHOLDER 0 Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 435-836-2700 PO BOX 472 ipshot@scinternet.net Loa > utah 84747 PRESORT STANDARD PAID LOA, UTAH PERMIT No. 5 THE GARFIKI.D COUNTY INSIDER is owned and operated by Snapshot Multimedia and distributed weekly to all of Garfield County . Its purpose is to intorm residents about local issues and events. Thank you. |