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Show The Park Record B-8 THE GRANT SHOPPE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE LINDA BLONSLEY, J.D. EXPERT GRANT WRITING, PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT, NON-PROFIT BOARD TRAINING & MORE 435.658.0506 www.ihegrantshoppe.com DISCOVER PARK C I T Y ' S STYLISH N E W BOUTIQUE FOR DISCRIMINATING DOGS OF A L L AGES... L U C Y H A S EVERYTHING FEATURES A N EXCLUSIVE LINE OF CANINE FASHION, INCLUDING CLOTHING, JEWELRY, BEDDING, COLLARS, MINK COLLARS, LEASHES, G R O O M I N G PRODUCTS A N D MORE... www. lucyhaseverything .com 1800 Prospector Ave, Suite 10 Under Lavefle Klobes Interiors Behind The Gazebo Open M-F, 1 1 -5 435J615.7700 WedAThurs/Fri, February 2-4, 2005 By Utah Sen. Beverly Evans, Finally, the governor outlined his expectations that President Bush would declare Washington County 'Hie agenda is filling up at the a federal disaster area. With that Utah Legislature. Gov. Jon M. designation, Washington County Huntsman addressed the disaster would be eligible for Federal in southern Utah. Utah's Clean Air Emergency Management Agency Act is being amended, budgets are (FEMA) funds. Though FEMA being determined and conservation monies could take months, the of soil and water have become a rebuilding process must begin immediately. top priority. Senate BUI 77 On Jan. 26, Gov. Huntsman and One of the first controversial legislative leadership held a press conference to address the flood- issues to face Capitol Hill was d;ini;uied parts of southern Utah. addressed on Jan. 27. Senate Bill 77 Tlie governor and legislative lead- was debated on the Senate floor for ers laid out a three-part plan to the first time Thursday morning. assist in the rebuilding of southern SB 77 is an amendment to Utah^s Utah. Tlie plan included $25 mil- Indoor Clean Air Act and would lion in low interest loans to make all private clubs in the state Washington County to begin of Utah smoke-free. Sen. Michael Waddoups, R-West reconst ruct ion of the damaged Jordan, sponsored SB 77 to protect communities. Ciov. Huntsman also said the state employees of private clubs and will allow $6 million from the revolv- restaurants from second-hand ing loan funds for damaged water smoke and cancer-causing agents. Waddoups read from numerous esystems, irrigation and sewer lines. District 26 mails and letters speaking in support of SB 77. During the Senate debate, Waddoups cited a study that stated a smoke-filled club is more dangerous than a rush-hour city street packed with diesel engines. SB 77 passed with 16 yeas and 10 nays, with three legislators being absent. It was placed on the Senate's third reading calendar and legislators expect further debate. Budget tones Legislators are addressing the 2005 budget for the state of Utah and the workload is heavy. Major issues are being addressed in Medicare and Medicaid. As legislators look at the budget, they are finding previous commitments that offset monies appropriated to these programs. The budget also includes a proposal to appropriate $85 million for highways and roads and $35 million for capital facilities and additional buildings. The budgetary process is a long and arduous task and legislators are attempting to address all requests and demands for the state of Utah. Conservation On Jan. 26, the Utah Association of Conservation Districts (U ACD) held a breakfast on Capitol Hill. I attended this early morning event to discuss the Agriculture Resource Development Loan (ARDL) and funding for some water conservation projects in rural Utah. UACD stated the districts and association staff are funded through state appropriations, approximately $1.28 million in 2004. In 2005, Utah Soil Conservation Districts requested an additional $654,000 appropriation for conservation. Sen. Evans may be reached at her office, (801) 538-1035; cell, (435) 823-1938; or at home, (435) 4543719. Nominations sought for Pete Suazo Social Justice Awards 'Hie College of Social Work and the Suazo family invite the community to submit nominations for the fourth annual Pete Suazo Social Justice Awards. These awards honor the life of the late Utah Senator Pete Suazo through recognizing the work of those who dedicate themselves to the goal of social and economic justice. •"Pete was a. voice for the voiceless." said Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtlcff on Aug. May your merry andd - orlgAtf 20, 2001, "a champion for the underdog, and a man of honor. He did not weigh issues based on race, religion or political affiliation. He would take on any cause he thought was right." Nominees can be individuals, programs, agencies, organizations or community leaders (public or private), who have shown initiative and leadership in furthering the cause of social and economic justice for all people. Examples include, but are not limited to: developing cultural competency training programs, providing culturally sensitive and appropriate services, being instrumental in effecting policy change, or serving as an advocate for underrepresented and/or disenfranchised individuals/ groups. Nominations should include: nominee name; nominee contact information (organization, address, phone and e-mail); name of person making the nomination; person making the nomination's contact information (organization, address, phone and e-mail); the reasons why you believe this individual, program, agency, organization or community leader serves as a role model and a community advocate for social and economic justice for underrepresented and/or disenfranchised individuals/ groups; specific activities that would demonstrate advocacy for social and economic justice types of community service and the number of years participated in such; program and/or training development; innovative and effective policy change and/or implementation; out- standing service provision; community organization and advocacy activities; committees; any additional information that would set this nominee apart from other nominees. Nomination should be a minimum of one page and be sufficiently detailed to give the selection committee adequate information to make a decision. Nominations can be e-mailed to farina.coulam@soxwk.utah. edu or sent to Farrina Coulam, director. Profession and Community Education, College of Social Work, University of Utah, 395 South 1500 East, Rdom 224, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-1260. Completed nominations must be received by Feb. 25. The awards luncheon will be held April 1. Free blue spruce trees for new members Ten free Colorado blue spruce trees will be given to each person who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation during February. The free trees are part of the nonprofit foundation's Trees for America campaign. Colorado blue spruces have a silver blue-green color and'ea compact conical shape. They can be used as individual ornamentals, an energy saving windbreak, a privacy screen or as living Christmas trees. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between March 1 and May 31 with enclosed planting instructions. The six- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. To become a member of the foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to: 10 Free Colorado Blue Spruce Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, Neb. 68410, by Feb. 28; or go online at arborday, org. "I FEEL LIKE A FISH WITH NO WATER." JACOB, AGE 5 DESCRIBING ASTHMA FREE Save $300 on Teeth Whitening any full orthodontic treatment With completion of an exam, cleaning and x-rays. Offer available for a limited time, to new patients only. SNOW COUNTRY • DENTAL CARE • Offer is available to new orthodontic patients only. 1729 SIDEWINDER, SUITE 102 PARK CITY, UTAH 84060 Call today to schedule your appointment! 435-649-9492 Yon Inow bow to r««ct to their asifcaia attacks. 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