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Show Slrounft the County J April 13, 2007 The Summit County Bee PageA4 Funding Available For County Homeless and Housing Programs The Mountainland Region has the opportunity to receive up to $535,535 to fund or enhance homeless and housing programs in the area, and qualifying organizations are urged to apply. The funds are appropriated by Congress to help provide services to homeless individuals and families in high-need areas around the country and are distributed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. All interested applicants must attend one of the following orientation sessions: Friday, April 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., or Monday, April 23, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Both orientation sessions will be held at United Way of Utah County, 148 North 100 West in Provo. Project concept proposals must be completed and received before 1 p.m. on April 30. For more information about the Continuum of Care program, to sign up for the orienta- tion or to request a copy of the Request for Proposal, contact Bill Hulterstrom at United Way of Utah County at (801) 374-2588. Under the terms of the grant from HUD, local government or private voluntary organizations chosen to submit project proposals must be nonprofit, have demonstrated the knowledge of and experience with homelessness in general, have the necessary experience and knowledge to carry out the specific activities proposed, have demonstrated the ability to deliver homeless or housing programs, must be in compliance with applicable civil rights laws and must meet the threshold requirements of HUD. The proposed project must also meet eligibility and quality standards. A local board is responsible for recommending organizations and projects to receive these funds and any additional funds available under the HUD Continuum of Care program. The local board determines County Landfill and Solid Waste Update Mark Offret, from Public Works, met with the Summit County Commissioners, Sally Elliott, Bob Richer and Ken Woolstenhulme, to give an update on solid waste issues. Most of these will be discussed in the master plan when it is completed. In the short term, there are some corrections needed to better serve those that use the landfill. Cathy Robinson, public works secretary, has been working with Info Tech department to fix software problems with the scales at the landfills. The Summit County road department has done excavation work for storm water retention ponds at 3Mile Canyon landfill; however, a liner and oil /water separator will be installed this spring. The County, Snyderville Water Reclamation and Park City Municipal are working together to purchase a hazardous waste trailer in order to meet the needs of the residents that bring household hazardous waste to the landfill. These materials can only beheld for short periods of time and the landfill personnel will need training to operate this program. There have also been complaints regarding uncovered loads of trash coming to the landfills. The concern is some of this trash finds its way along our highways. Some landfills have dealt with this issue by charging a double fee if loads are uncovered when entering the landfill. Recycling Construction Waste. There is a lot of w6od that comes into the Henefer Landfill but most of it would require a tub grinder to process into chips. Tub grinders are expensive to own are operate; however, there are contractors that could grind wood at site. Crush Concrete: Concrete could be Crushed but the equipment to do so is very expensive and the market is minimal because crushed rock is inexpensive to purchase. Metal Recycling: Metal is recycled at both the landfills in the county. Photo of The Week which projects submitted by local service organizations will be presented to HUD for funding consideration. The Continuum of Care is an approach that helps communities plan for and provide a full range of emergency, transitional and permanent housing and service resources to address the various needs of homeless individuals and families. Understanding that homeless people have varying needs, the Continuum of Care provides a continuum of services allowing individuals to move from emergency shelter to transitional housing and then to permanent, affordable housing. The Continuum works closely with the local Ending Chronic Homelessness Committee and the Utah State Homeless Coordinating Committee. According to research, the majority of the homeless people in our local communities are families with children. These families may face a variety of different problems that place their households in jeopardy—loss of a job, domestic violence, increase in rent, health problems or other issues. Most homeless families have a wage earner in the family, and the lack of sufficient affordable housing in the community is a major issue contributing to homelessness. Francis Citizens Support Referendum Petition The Referendum Petition submitted to the Town Clerk of Francis was signed by the necessary five residents (eight were obtained) in regards to desiring to put to voters for their approval or rejection at the general election keeping the Hill Top Road open. The petition was accepted and five packets were prepared by Francis Town. These packets were to be used to obtain enough signatures of Francis residents to make it possible to put the issue on the ballot at the general election this fall. Not only did they get enough signatures (they obtained over 340 and only about 170 were needed), but they turned them in a couple of days ahead of the scheduled deadline. According to Kristi Major, "people came to us to see if they could sign the petition." The petitions were taken to the County Clerk and stamped and signed. The next step is to verify the signatures, but there is no question that this issue will be on Nov. 6 general election this year. The Francis Town Council, concerned with the safety of citizens, voted 3-2 in a February Town Council meeting to close a section Shelly Rowser had her first 200 game this year, a 200 on the dot. Lynette Bosworth had high series with a 490, and Gloria Marcellin wasn't far behind with a 483. Head Over Heels Tumbling had high team game of 826 and also high team series with a 2368. High series were: Lynette Bosworth, 150 - 186 - 154 = 490; Gloria Marcellin, 168 - 179 - 136 = 483; Merlene Siddoway 120 - 170 174 = 464; LuAnn Downard, 149 137 - 168 = 454; Susan Crandall, 155 - 151 - 148 = 454; Margie Ovard, 112-186 - 155 = 453; Jana Ross, 169 - 119 - 165 = 453; Pat Bird, 149- 176- 126 = 451. Good games were: Shelly Rowser, 200; Colleen Simister, 187; Berniece Warner, 179; Lee Ann Rudd, 166; Becky Wilde, 165; Joni Rasmussen, 161; Rachelle Mellor, 153-157; Cathy Friery, 155, and Barbara Pace, 150. We had an exciting finish to our bowling season. Moss Construction and Main Street Huddle ended up pitted against each other the last day of our second half. They were the two teams trying for first place in the second half. Moss Construction ended up winning the second half by 1-1/2 games. We then had a bowl off between Main Street Huddle (Colleen Simister, Cleone Nortin and Pat Bird) who won the first half, and Moss Construction (Karen Henri, Kitty Moss, Cindy Matthews and LuAnn Downard) who won the second half for first place for the entire year. Moss's ladies really got a spurt of energy and bowled some high games and took the roll-off for the year by 208 pins. We'll have our banquet and awards event next week. "SAVINGS I [BONDS Take Stock . , in America A public xnkc of ihts newspaper When it comes to long-term care, Check through your photos and send us your best ones. Sharing with others help to bring a smile to everyone's face. Grandparents especially need to show off those precious little ones!!! Wives can showcase their hubbies greatest moments for posterity or a cute moment involving your pets. Just bring them to the office or send them by mail! Please break remove all Cardboard Bin Sponsor Gary Cole, President and "Recycle Guy," of Cole Sport, sponsors the cardboard bin along with Frontier Bank. "When I first came here from Washington state, I thought it was the Dark Ages because no one recycled in Park City back then. Recycle Utah has changed all that. As a retailer, we get tons of cardboard at Cole Sport and recycling is in my blood." Oakley City is currently accepting applications for full time Seasonal Summer Maintenance help. Duties will include but are not limited to: arena, stall, lawn, building, water, sewer, and road maintenance and repair Applicant must possess a valid Drivers License and be at least 16 years of age. This will be a 40 hour a week position which includes nights, weekends and holidays. Oakley City is a drug free workplace and may conduct random testing. Applications may be picked up at the Oakley City Hall 920 West Center Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Starting wage will depend on experience. 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At the present time the city would anticipate this to be a 24 hour a week position. Pay commensurate with education and experience. Position open until filled. Apply Oakley City office. Published in the Summit County Bee April 13, 2007 Francis. The closed section would then still be used as a foot path. At this point, the decision will now be up to the voters to decide. Several issues regarding the need to keep the , road remaining open— verses the need to partially close the, road for safety issues at the intersection to SR-32 which leads to Heber City. If the road remains open, other safety issues would also be available for fire protection, as well as the convenience and availability of use by citizens in local residential homes nearby. Monday Morning Ladies Bowling Few gifts actually improve with Your bank sells one of them. Paraplane Para gliders - Woodland's and Francis' Saturday entertainment from the sky! of road known as the Hill Top Road. 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