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Show s i'aift II) UINTAH HAXIN STANDARD. Sentemher 1 '4 J Muiw 1. 2(X)I ; to maintain a high atato readiness, our communities will be safer places to live and work." The awards announced lost week bring the total assistance provided to date to $49.5 million. FEMA will distribute $100 million in grants through Sept. 30. Authorized lost year by Congress, the grants will reach rural, urban and suburban fire departments. The grant applications are being processed by the US. Fire Administration and reviewed by representatives from seven fire service organisations. In each case, the federal grants will be supplemented by local fluids. Back in January Duchesne County was awarded $1.5 million in Community Impact Board funds for upgrades in its fire departments. The award included a $1.2 million loan at no interest and $300,000 grant. Hie money is beingusedfor tanker trucks, quick response units, upgrades in existing fire protection equipment for all crews and new buildings in Duchesne, Altamont, Fruitland and Duchesne County is awarded $86,400 in federal grants Aldnn Radicle Duchesne ('minty was awarded $86,400 in Assistance To Firefighter grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMAi fertile purrliiiscoflire fight ingequipment. CongresMiianChrisCannonlR-Utali- ) reported that the grant is an opportunity to iipdule older equipment and make Duchesne County more prewired to romhat fin- - disasters. Guy Thavne, Duchesne County Commissioners, said that air tanks e that cost close pi $20,0(10 and he will fans purchased pn.'ssure with thegrant money. The grant wus applied for earlier in the year. Four air stuLions will go to Allainont, Tahiona, Myton und Fruitland lire departments with Duchesne. Altamont, Fruitland, Myton, Roosevelt, Tahionu getting t he fans, according to Georg Adams, Director of Duchesne County Fire programs, and $ 1 58,400 for vehicles; More grants in these categories will be announced in coming weeks and Duchesne County is hopefiil of getting more funds in the future, according to Commissioner Thayne. Grants awarded for firefighting and Emergency Management. Roosevellund Duchesne ulreudy have air stations and in the past oLher comity fire departments were only ulile Pi use them when they were available. Myton, Duchesne, Roosevelt, Altamont are city fire departments that are contracted Pi fight fires in Duchesne County. Ncola, Tahiona and Fruitland are county fire departments. Duchesne County is oneof 191 fire departments across the United Slates that will receive $6.1 million in grants in the sixth round ofawards. More than $6.3 million of the funds in this round urc to lie used for firefighting equipment, $2.1 million for personal protective equipment, $479,678 for wellness and fitness launches statewide water conservation initiative Gov. taavitt iB launchings state- wide water conservation initiative to prompt and educate Utahns to reduce water consumption immediately und develop a long-terwater conservation ethic. Because Utah has m experienced drier-than-usu- al out the state and 'raise awareness about the need to conserve water. In order to accomplish this goal, television and radio spots featuring the Governor have been developed that include the tips: and efforts are underway to begin working with water providers, cities and towns and large spring organizations. The statewide program also includes the formation ofthe Governors Water Conservation Coalition, which is a partnership between wholesale water districts across Utah. Water conservation is a very important issue in this state, said Department ofNatural Resources Division of Water Resources Director, Lany Anderson. "The Coalitionsgoal is to significantly reduce per capita water consumption throughout the Gov. Leavitts initiative, which includes a public information pro- gram and the formation of the Governors Water Conservation Coalition, aims to further the effort residents have put forth in conserving water, particularly during this past summer. It is intended for residents, large water users and water suppliers across the state to implement water-wis- e policies and practices. The Governors water conservation initiative urges residents and state agencies to enact two simple and effective steps that will dramatically improve the amount of water Altamont station changes hands Stevenson's, Altainont's only gus station and convenience store recentlychanged hands and is now open under new management, with a new name. This summer Doug Swasey, an native, purchased the gas station, convenience store und cufu, located just outside Altamont, from Nick und Ann Stevenson. The store, which is being managed by Reed Swasey bus lieen dubbed Swasey's Ot her Ilaco. The Swasey upper-countr- y savings. Gov. Leavitt is askingpeople not to water during the peak hoursof 10 .m. to 6 p.m. and to adjust their sprinkler's timers according to the season. The public information program's purpose is to spread two tips through- weather conditions over the past three years, and has seen increases in population and water consumption, the state's water supply has dropped to levels not seen ngencrations.lt is vital that Utahns conserve water during the next two months to help ensure on adequate supply next Business As Usual By Katie Hansen equipment will provide departments withsomeofthe most basic gear they need including hoses, ladders, and ventilation fans," said F EMA pi rector Joe M. Allbaugh. The President and I recognize that when our nations fire departments have the Gov. XMi-liv- lamily also operates Swaseys, a grocery store in Altamont. Reed noted that the store will continue to operate as a gas station and convenience store, explaining that it is something every community should have. According to Reed Swusey, business hasnt been too bad in the two weeks it has been open. The cafe, which is slated toopen in the near future, will be managed by Val Thacker. Store hours will be 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except on high school game nights, when the store will we open for an extra hour. daughter of Kaye and Julie Seeley; and Brandon and Tracy Adams. 3rd- 2nd- - Steitam Seeley, - Kelsie Adams, daughter or ABOVE ALL OTHERS- - Winners ofthe 2year old boys division are: Mecham, son of Dave and Jesica Mecham; 2"d- - Beau Bateman, son of and continue through Saturday, celebration Each the day Sept,15. Cheyenne and Shanna Bateman, and 3rd- - Kendon Ketterer. will run from 12 to 8 p.m. at the ranchs main lodge. During the two day celebration, there will be a wide range of activities, including; craft booths, an elk drive, a fish pond, fly fishing and falconry demonstrations and August oflast year. , Prices received by Utah farmers free musical entertainment. Barley, at $2.01 per bushel, was Crafters from out of the area have and ranchers during one cent lower than the previous 2001 were with 2001 compared July already signed up to sale their wares, months price but unchanged from (iron work, quilts and leather work) down for barley and alfalfa hay, but last year. Baled alfalfa hay was at tiie celebration- - however local the same for other hay, according to $100.00 SerStatistics per ton, $3.00 below last Utah the Agricultural crafters are welcome. month but $16.00 above last year. The rancha200 head ofelk willbe vice. The lamb price for July 2001 was Other hay, at $57.00 per ton, was on display, anda pond will be open to $69.00 per cwt, down $14.00 from unchanged from last month but up fishers. Anyone who catches a fish $4.00 from August 2000. will be able to keep it, but there is a August 2000. The July 2001 sheep price, at $26.00 was up $2.00 from set price per pound. The musical entertainment will include, the Big Band, the Old Time Fiddlers as well as Joan Goodrich and King-Dait- en Utah agriculture prices for August per-pou- mid-Augu- st Water Conservancy District andWash-ingto- n County Water Conservancy Kevin Saflqy. To find the LC ranch, travel one mile east of Swaseys other place in Altamont, then turn left under the large LC Ranch archway and continue one more mile to the main lodge. Ann noted that she andNick hope the celbration will become tradition, a big get together in the upper country, where everyone is welcome. . RICHFIELD-- A mqjor art find was made at Richfield High when a painting by Minerva Teichert was discovered and appraised as part ofan art inventory takingplace in school districts throughout the state. The painting was dated 1936 by Vern Swanson, director ofthe Springville Museum. He said Teichart was the most influential femaleactist in Utah history. In itscurrontcoodition the piece is worth $25,000 arid Will coBtapproximataly $3,000 .to restore. When it is restored it will easily be worth $50,000, Swanson Reaper. said.-Richfi- eld SAUNA- - Fred Houstin in the new District Ranger for the Richfield Ranger District ofthe Fishlake National Forest. Announcing Houstons selection is Mary Erickson, Fishlake National Forest. "Fred brings with him 31 years of Forest Service experience. He replaces Jeanne Higgins, who took a position on the Bitterroot National Forest, in Stcvensville, Montana in June.-Sali- na Sun. County resident, Tom Green, was sentenced to serve five years in prison and pay the state $78,000 Friday in 4lk District Court. Green was sentenced by Judge Guy Bumingham to serve five years on the five felony charges he faced. Green was found guilty of fourbigamy charges and one charge for failing to support his family Independent. JUAB-Ju- ab Wc should do some serious thinking before abandoning our present form of county government that has served us so well for so long. Our forefathers were wise and formed our government for a reason. Have you noticed the last twenty years every time special interest groups have changed our original election laws we have become more dissatisfied with government? Take at look at Uintah County; we have the best rural roads any place in the United States. Just travel through eh Midwest and see the gravel roads in their rural areas. We have an excellent library. Our rodeo grounds and Western Park are the envy ofthe whole state. We have an outstanding senior center, and a remarkable Uintah Care Center. Our commissioners took on the state to ensure we received more of our fair share of oil revrecreations program shared with Vernal City and the school d enue. Add a great district. Wc also have a lower tax rate than those counties who have fallen for the change crowd. At present, if citizens are not satisfied with an office holder, all voters throughout the county have an opportunity to vote them out of office if they desire. Our observation has been most people we elect to office, though inexperienced, seem to grow in the job when confronting the problems and eventually do a good job. During all the hoopla about change, no one has mentioned anything about what is wrong with our present form of government, so why try to fix something that is not broken. Lets not jump just because a handful of people from the Chamber of Commerce have decided we need a bureaucratic form of government with administration isolated from the voters. No input from the general public was solicited before making the year-roun- commission, the one chosen is prob- - ablv he worst. Our alternative is to vote NO on this proposal, and if there is a desire to look at a change of government, to have a fill dialogue with all segments of our county, to determine which , if any, alterative would be best. Leonard Heeney Tom Anderson Bob Williams of Tony and Sabrina Casper; Ifyou love viewing wildlife, eqjoy fishing or like handmade crafts, you may want to visit the LC Ranch in Altamont this weekend. Everybody is welcome, invited Ann Stevenson, who is sponaoringthe first annual Kings Peak Celebration, with her husband Nick, at their Altamont guest ranch. The celebration, which the couple decided to host because they felt the celebration would be a good community event, will begin Friday Sept, 14 Lets Slow Down Ralph A. Prccce Chairman, Citizens for Retaining our Traditional Form of County Goverment. BEAUTY Laci Casper, daughter to be held at LC Ranch Uintah County Residents There arc several alternatives to a three-ma- n 1PWTBR Kings Peak celebration The Governors Water Conservation Coalition includes representatives from Metropolitan Water District, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Central Utah tained with simple and efficient VW Myton. state. District. The Coalition plans to implement effective conservation strategies and recommendations, and assist communities in developing these tactics. The Coalition and the Governor are also exploring ways to measure consumption patterns statewide so that they can measure the impact they are having. Ultimately, the initiative stresses that it takes an effort from everyone to reach and maintain permanent conservation results- - and a reduction in water consumption is vital to sustaining the level of water availability Utahns eiyoy. The initiative plans to Join people together and illustrate how these goals can be at- m&Ty V Fire Department My - .jib- Duane Hall Mike Me Kee Woody Searl WASATCH-Separa- industrial accidents claimed the lives oftwo local men te last week. Electrocution and a head trauma were the causes of the two fatalities. Chet Wilson, 36, of Hcber City, was working at a site in Park City on Tuesday, Aug. 21. According to witnesses, he slipped and fell into a transformer. In a separate accident, Robert A. Schmoelz, 39., of Midway as fatally injured when he stepped over a safety guard to lubricate a squeaking drill bit. According to a Wasatch County SheriiTs report, the automated joinery machine which drills and cuts logB, activated as Schmoelz was spraying Wave. on the drill bit.-Wasa- tch PRICE- - The Carbon County School District was able to fill all teaching positions for theyear. But supervisor of secondary schools Dough Hintze said teachers are not knocking down the district doors to get in. The teacher shortage experienced throughout the state and the nation will likely impact the local district within the next five years.-Su- n Advocate. MGAB- - The company operating the White Mesa Mill south of Blending has asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for permission to begin taking additional shipments of radioactive waste, this time from a waste site near Maywood, New Jersey. IF approved at the volumes requested, the new shipments will likelyincrease the existing number of trucks passing through Moab by as many as 46 to 86 per week, according to the request.-Tim- es Independent. MANT- I- A Gunnison man was in sfehle condition at the University of Utah Hospital Monday recovering from bums he sustained when the car he was driving in the Sanpete County Fair demolition derby burst into (lames in frontof thousandsofspectators. Wayne Munk, Gunnison , received second and third degree burns over 16 percent of his body, including his arms, right leg and Enterprise. face.-Messen- ger VERNAL- - The Vernal City Council agreed to a $6,000 increase in its economic development contract with the Vernal Area Chamber ofCommerce. The economic development specialist hired under the Chambers contract submitted his resignation and his likely replacement turned down the job because of little or no benefits and only a year contract.-Vern- al Express. SAN JUAN-Wildl- ife bear sightings officials warn area residents that a recent increase in is likely to continue. Guy Wallace, ofthe Division of Wildlife Resources, says he has already trapped and moved six bears from area residence. A June 14 freeze in most high altitude areas in San Juan County took its toll on berries and acorns. As a result, the feed that the bears usually seek is not available.-Sa- n Juan Record. TOOELE- - A brewing political fried among leaders of the Skull Valley Goshute tribe simmered over into fisticuffs. As many as five tribal members were involved in a scuffle at t he tribes admnist rative office in Salt Lake City , and one person, Mary Allen, the sister of tribal secretary Rex Allen, was taken to the University Hospital by ambuiance.-Transcri- pt Bulletin. PRICE-Ventilati- on was to blame for the Willow Creek coal mine explosion that killed two people last year, according toarecently released UnitedSlates Labor Department report. Eight other underground workers were injured when the mine near Helper blew up or. July 31, 2000.-SAdvocate. un RICHFI ELD- - Local realtor Peggy Reid, 48. Richfield, was arraigned Tuesday, Aug. 28. on 62 charges of forgery and theft. Charges against Reid include 31 third degree felony charges of forgery and 31 Class A misdemeanors of theft. Wit nesses in the case include a number of other local realtors, according to Sevier County Attorney Don Brown.-RichfiReaper. eld LiawtE; 1 .poor c |