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Show PAGE A4 Summit County Commissioners Support Request For Packed-Bed-Media Resolution Supporting the Permitting of Packed-BedMedia Alternative Individual Wastewater Disposal Systems was on the agenda for the April 2 Meeting at the Summit County Courthouse. The Systems Resolution reads as follows: WHEREAS, Utah Administrative Code R317-4-2 required a local health department to receive approval from the Utah Division of Water Quality before permitting alternative onsite wastewater systems; and WHEREAS, under Utah Administrative Code R317-42.2(A)(1)(b) such approval requires that the Division first receive a resolution from the local county commission sup- APRIL 4, 2008 Summit County News porting such a request; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Health Division of the Summit County Health Department, the Summit County Board of Health, and the Summit County Attorney’s Office have met their respective requirements for the Summit County Health Department to seek such approval from the state; and WHEREAS, packed-bedmedia individual onsite wastewater systems are a possible alternative to conventional septic tank systems in certain situations, and the Environmental Health staff is able to properly oversee and permit such systems; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Summit County Board of County Commissioners supports the request to seek approval from the state for the county to engage in the permitting process with regard to packed-bed-media systems in Summit County. DATED this 7th day of March, 2008. The Summit County Board of Commissioners approved the Resolution 2008-08 which Supports the request for the Summit County Health Department to seek approval from the Utah State Division of Water Quality for the county to engage in the permitting process with regards to the packed-bed-media wastewater systems (alternates - onsite waste water systems) in Summit County. Farm Bureau Talent Winners for 2008 Essay Contest Each year the Summit County Farm Bureau sponsors a creative story/essay contest for students in Summit County who would like to participate. The purpose of this contest is to foster a greater understanding of Utah’s agricultural industry and the role that farmers and ranchers play in supplying our food, fiber and other farm products. The theme for the 2007 essay contest was “Celebrating Agriculture.” Winners in Summit County were: Class I: First, Colin Pollard, Parley’s Park Elementary; second, Kassidy Michelle Jones, North Summit Elementary, and third, Maggie Haynes, Parley’s Dylan Mills won first in Region Elementary. Park and second on the state level Class II: First, Sara Tabin, with the Essay Contests. Parley’s Park Elementary; sec- ond, Chase Dallin, North Summit Elementary, and third, Daniel Stephens, North Summit Elementary. Class III: First, Leah DeSantos, North Summit Middle School; second, Brook Richins, North Summit Middle School, and third, Marisa Wilde, South Summit Middle School. Class IV: First, Dylan Mills, North Summit High School. All first place winners received $25 and their essays were forwarded on to the Utah State Farm Bureau to be judged on a state level. Second place winners received $15, and third place winners received $10. Dylan Mills, the first place winner in the Class IV division, placed third on the state level and received a check for $25. Conservation Corner Upper Weber Watershed Included in USDA’s 2008 Conservation Security Program BY TRAVIS THOMASON Farmers and ranchers in the Upper Weber Watershed may now sign up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Security Program (CSP), which rewards agricultural producers for practicing good conservation on their land. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer recently announced the sign up will begin April 18 and run through May 16. The Upper Weber is one of 51 watersheds nationwide selected to participate this year. The watershed boundaries run along and above Interstate 80 from the community of Francis to Croydon Junction. This Farm Bill conservation program, administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), represents some significant changes in the way federal conservation programs operate. “In the past we have helped farmers and ranchers correct past conservation problems such as soil erosion,” said Travis Thoma- son, district conservationist for the NRCS office in Coalville. “This program, however, identifies and rewards those farmers and ranchers who have already taken the initiative to apply higher standards of conservation on their land. Furthermore, this marks a new beginning in NRCS client relationships by giving control of the application process to the landowner,” said Thomason. Furthermore, said Thomason, the program is available on pastureland, rangeland and all types of cropland—including Utah’s orchards, vines, vegetables, and dry beans where agricultural programs have not always been available. Participants will be enrolled in one of three tiers in the program, depending on the extent of the conservation treatment in place on their farm or ranch. Payments will be based in part on this existing conservation treatment as well as their willingness to undertake additional environmental enhancements. Thomason said that while the historic application of soil and water conservation measures are the “price of admission” farmers will also have options to improve wildlife habitat, undertake onfarm energy conservation, improve air quality, participate in environmental monitoring, participate in watershed-wide stewardship programs, and improve nutrient and pest management activities. Two important eligibility requirements will be for farmers to have detailed farm records for two of the last three years, including farm management plans such as nutrient management, grazing and crop rotation. Workshops are being planned for April 8, 10, 15 and 17 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Coalville, at the county courthouse. There will also be workshops held on April 23, 30, and May 7 at 2 p.m. in Coalville at the county courthouse. Please call the Coalville NRCS office at (435) 336-5853, to sign-up for a workshop. Or come see us in the Dearden Building, 30 Main Street in Coalville. Monday Morning Ladies Bowling Bowling was lower this week. No 500 series and no 200 games. Highest series was JoAnn Rees with a 481, and she also had high game of 190. Crandall Ford (Cara Jones, Judy Judd, Margie Ovard and Susan Crandall) had high team game of 842, and Double R Trucking (Bonnie Jeffery, Jana Ross, Joni Rasmussen and LuAnn Downard) bowled high team series of 2360. There’s a three way tie for first place with 26 wins, and 18 lost. Head Over Heels Tumbling (Margaret Bowman, Amy Lopez and Cindy Matthews) 25968 total pins, Double Rock Ranch (Karen Henri, Berniece Warner and Pat Bird) 25816 total pins, and Double R Trucking (Bonnie Jeffery, Jana Ross, Joni Rasmussen and LuAnn Downard) 25815 total pins. HIGH SERIES were: JoAnn Rees, 157-190-134=481; Lynette Bosworth, 138-174161=473; Pat Bird, 148-140178=466; Margie Ovard, 136-155-175=466; LuAnn Downard, 164-149-152=465; Connie Whiting, 166-147138=451; Judy Judd, 138-124188=450. GOOD GAMES were: Merlene Siddoway, 168; Kitty Moss, 168; Jana Ross, 155-164; Lee Ann Rudd, 164; Cindy Matthews, 164; Connie Watterson, 164; Becky Wilde, 161; Berniece Warner, 161; Cleone Hortin, 154, and Bonnie Jeffery, 150. Team Standings: Won/Lost Head Over Heels Tumbling, 26-18; Double Rock Ranch, 2618; Double R Trucking, 26-18; Moss Construction, 24-20; Main Street Huddle, 23-21; Crandall Ford, 22-22; Dave’s Stereo, 1925; Willabees, 10-34. Sheriff’s Blotter For more information in your area, log on to www.crimereports.com 512 calls came into the sheriff’s office this past week. • A young driver in a brown Ford pickup with a roll bar was reported flying through Hoytsville at a very high rate of speed. • An ongoing problem with three juveniles at a store on Landmark Drive who have been kicked out of their store, then did damage to the outside. They would like an office to respond. • An adult male had been held for shoplifting from a store in Park City and was held until officers responded. He was released on a citation. Remember, there are cameras everywhere and you are being watched. • From the Kamas area came a call reporting that a small pet had been shot and died. • After being involved in a accident between drivers of two cars, one of the owners found out that the other one had given him the wrong information. • An attempt to locate call came in about a semi driver in a red Kenworth that had no mirror extensions and nearly hit her vehicle twice. • A animal control call came in from Francis about a neighbors dog that has barked continually barked for two days. Remember, if you own a dog, they need to be keep quiet and on their own property instead of roaming the streets. • A backhoe that was stolen from Salt Lake City showed up at a residence in Oakley. It was turned over to the Sheriff’s Office. • A Visa card that belonged to a resident in Park City had been stolen and was being used by someone in Florida at a Wal-Mart store. Go Classifieds! It Pays! 336-5501 INVITATION TO BID PASTURE GROUND FOR LEASE Francis Town is soliciting bids for 44 acres of pasture ground located adjacent to the Francis Town sewer ponds. Copies of the lease agreement are available at the Francis Town office at 2317 South Springhollow Road in Francis. Sealed bids must be received in the office by 5:00 PM Monday, April 14, 2008. Mailing address is P. O. Box 668, Kamas, UT 84036. If the office is closed when bids are submitted, please deposit in west door of the office through the mail slot. Label sealed envelopes “Sewer Pasture Bid”. For further information, call Lynette at 783-6236. Published in the Summit County Bee 4/04/08 & 4/11/08. Please call Paul Sweat at the high school for more info at 654-0640 |