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Show RWUTKII • PA\(;UTCM LAKH • Hvirn • BKYCK • TROPIC • AYIIMOM • Mr.Nun.Mi.i.r • CANNONVILLK • ESCAIAVH: • BOILDKR • D I T K CUI-I-K Thursday, February 1, 2007 • Issue # 97 GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LABORATORY RECEIVES ACCREDITATION Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch was awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the positive results of on-site studies. Until 2006, Garfield Memorial had not sought accreditation from CAP, but as community growth continued, the need for a fully-accredited laboratory was warranted. "We're excited to have been accredited by CAP," said Ron Hatch, Garfield Memorial Hospital laboratory manager. "Our staff has always focused on providing quality, accurate services, so the accreditation comes a great acknowledgment of that." During the accreditation process, inspecCONSERVATION tors examine the lab's records and quality TREE PROGRAM control of procedures for the preceding two The Utah Association of years. Inspectors also examine the entire Conservation Districts (UACD) staffs qualifications, the lab's equipment, Zone Five is once again sponfacilities, safety programs and record, as soring an annual spring conserwell as the overall management of the lab. vation tree program. The process is designed to ensure high standards of care for patients who utilize the A wide variety of conifers, lab. deciduous trees and shrubs are available. These bare root seedAccording to a CAP press release, the Garfield Memorial laboratory was awarded lings come in a variety of sizes the accreditation for its excellence in the from 8 inches to 4 feet high and services it provides. The hospital's lab is one vary in price from $1.50 to of more than 6,000 CAP-accredited labo$4.00. Supplies are limited. ratories nationwide. Its accreditation proFor more information contact gram is recognized as being equal to or more the UACD office in Panguitch stringent than the government's own inspecat (435) 676-8189. tion program. WEATHER THE INSIDER £rl Fob 2 Mortly Sunny Sun Fcb 4 nan Feb 5 JUS Feb 6 Wed Fcb 7 ADVERTISE IN Mostly 'Sunny Mostly Sunny Sunny Sunny IT WORKS!! Call 676-2621 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT REDUCES INTEREST RATE ON HOME MORTGAGES The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Tuesday announced a decrease in the home mortgage interest rate for its Section 502 Homeownership Direct Loan Program. Effective January I, 2007, the new interest rate has been reduced to 5.75 percent, down from the 6 percent rate. This rate decrease makes this a good time for limited-income families to purchase a home through the USDA Rural Development program. The Section 502 direct loan program is available to eligible very-low and low income households to purchase an existing home, purchase a site and construct a dwelling, or purchase a newly constructed dwelling in rural areas. , Financing under this program is available for up to 100 percent loan-to-value, and no down payment is required. Eligibility is based on household size and income. Applicants must have acceptable credit histories, and debt-to income ratios. Depending on household incomes, mortgage payments may be subsidized to as low as 1 percent interest rate. To view rural eligibility requirements and/or the area's income limits, visit http://eligibility.ut.egov.usda.gov or contact the USDA Rural Development local office in Cedar City at 435-586-7274 Opt 6, which serves, Beaver, Garfield, Kane, Iron, and Washington counties in Utah and Mohave and Coconino Counties in Arizona. FAIRWAY Independent Mortgage Corporation ,"'"•:'. ' Experts in FHA, VA and Conventional financing. , 1" and 2 nd Mortgages Foreclosures Tax Liens • Debt Consolidation Bankruptcy Home Improvement Loans 1-866-896-0113 • 60 east 100 north, Suite 3 • Richfield, UT. - Mortgage Lending Made Easy PUBLIC NOTICE Garfield School District accepting bids for: Metal storage shed in Antimony. Description: 14' x30' with 10'ceilings. This building will have to be dismantled for moving. Bids are due to the Garfield School District Office, 145 East Center/ P.O. Box 398, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Friday, February 9,2007,4:00 p.m. Person bid is awarded to will be responsible for moving the shed from School District property. Person receiving property will have two weeks after notification of being awarded the bid to remove storage shed. Questions, contact Justin Baugh, Garfield School District Office, 435-676-8821. Whatever you think, be sure it is what you think; whatever you want, be sure that is what you want; whatever you feel, be sure that is what you feel. T. 5. Eliot BOXHOLDER snapshot@scintemet.net Phone: PRE-SORT 435-676-2621 STANDARD Fax 435-836-2700 PAID PO BOX 472 LOA, UTAH Loa, Utah 84747 PERMIT No. 5 THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER is owned and operated by Snapshot Multimedia and distributed weekly to all of Garfield County . Its purpose is to inform residents about local issues and events. Thank you. |