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Show Yhe Park Record C-10 PARK CITY REAL ESTATE AND YOU Craig Reece, CRS PAYING MORE THAN A PROPERTY'S APPRAISED VALUE There is usually a range in the acceptable market value for a property, so paying more may not necessarily be a mistake. Appraisals are somewhat subjective, and based on properties that entered sales contracts months ago. Two appraisals won't necessarily register the same value. Buyers who are in the fortunate position of being able to make a substantial down payment, borrow less money relative to the purchase price and therefore require the lender to take less risk. When values arc on the rise, such buyers should not worry about paying a little more than the appraised value because appreciation will probably make up the difference in a short time. When values are stable or in decline, buyers arc usually more sensitive to overpaying. It is not always easy to find a home that suits your particular needs and desires, so there is nothing wrong with paying more than the appraised value when you find the right property. , For rock solid advice.on buying or selling real estate, call Craig Recce at 435-647-8017 or toll free at 1-800-553-4666. Craig has been a full time Park City resident since 1973 and a full-time real estate agent since 1978. USDA awards five grants to Utah Submitted by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CORNING, New York, June 27, 2007-Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Mark Rey today announced the award of nearly $20 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to 36 states to fund 51 projects designed to develop and refine cutting-edge technologies and approaches that can help producers maintain viable agricultural operations. "CIG accelerates development, transfer and adoption of promising new technologies and approaches to some of the Nation's most pressing natural resource concerns," said Rey. "CIG benefits agricultural producers and consumers by providing more options and possibilities for environmental enhancement. We proposed further expanding this successful program in the 2007 Farm Bill and we hope Congress enacts our proposal." The Bush Administration proposed a five-fold increase in funding for Conservation Innovation Grants in the 2007 Farm Bill from $20 million to $100 million per year. CIG funds pilot projects and www.0eerVa1leySpeclallst.com Cralg@DeerVa1leySpeciallst.com (435) S47-8017 • (435) 649-7171 (800) 553-4666 Siddlcvltw 3200 Firk An nue, nid K B Park Clly , UT 840*0 aro rog&enxJ service mafks of Tlw Prudcn'ial Insurance Company ot EquaJ housing opportunity. 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FRAME Hatthew@SidfordRealEstate.oom www.SldfondRealEstate.com Between Staples & Pier 1 Imports next to Wai Mart ait KimbaJ [Junction Open 7 days a week - Mon-Sat 10am - 7pm - Sunday 12pm - 4pm 435.649.0801 www.peakartandframe.com o conservation field trials that can last from one to three years. The total value of the approved projects is about $45 million after the grantees match of at least 50 percent. Grants for approved projects cannot exceed 50 percent of the total project cost and the federal contribution for a single project cannot exceed $1 million. As part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service administers CIG, which provides competitive grants to state and local governments, tribes, non-governmental organizations and individuals to promote the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applicants from 47 states submitted 171 CIG project proposals and requested CIG grants totaling about $61.7 million. Projects must involve EQIP-eligible producers. This fiscal year's grantees include three resource conservation and development councils, two conservation districts, five state and local governments, 16 non-governmental organizations, 12 colleges and universities, one tribe, nine business entities and three individualsApproved projects address traditional natural resource issues concerning agriculture such as water quantity, water quality improvement, livestock nutrient management, grazing lands and forest health, and soil resource management. USDA allocated more than $2 million to address natural resource concerns in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This 64,000 square-mile watershed covers parts of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. These states will use the funding to carry out diverse projects to address water quality and other priority natural resource concerns. As part of its outreach efforts, USDA will fund four proposals valued at $1.2 million to help tribes and limited resource producers in eight states to address natural resource issues as well as energy efficiency and market-based approaches. The following is a summary of five CIG grants that were awarded in Utah: Identification of underground and surface field drains in Box Elder and Cache County. In collaboration with the Utah Association of Conservation Districts, the Northern Utah Soil Conservation District and the North Cache Soil Conservation District will locate, identify, and electronically map the field drains of Northern Utah. This will increase the management of important and productive sustainable agricultural farmlands through proper drainage and weed control. Integrating technology into improved orchard irrigation. Under the direction of Dr. Brent Black at Utah State University, Ray Rowley of Cherry Hill Farms in Santaquin, will integrate the use of weather stations and soil moisture sensors into orchard irrigation management and will develop specific guidelines for the use of these technologies to optimize irrigation timing for reduced water use and improved orchard health and fruit quality. Conversion of pivot irrigation systemfroma diesel fuel-powered system to a hydro-power operating system. Roger Barton, owner of Barton Farms in FeiTon, will convert a pivot irrigation system from a diesel motor-powered system to a water pressure hydro-powered system. This will include utilization of water pressure to run the pivot instead of the diesel engine. Development of a recovery credit system for the Utah Prairie Dog. Project Director Ted Toombs with Environmental Defense in Boulder, Colorado, will collaborate with Mark Petersen of the Utah Farm Bureau, to encourage and facilitate agricultural producer participation in the recovery of the Utah Prairie Dog through the creation of a Recovery Credit System for this endangered species. This innovative market-based system will provide a mechanism by which those in need of credits to offset habitat degradation (such as developers) will fund habitat restoration, enhancement and maintenance projects on private, producerowned lands. Establishing no-till conservation tillage in the San Rafael Conservation District The San R a f a e l Conservation District in Castle Dale, will purchase two no-till drills and related equipment to create awareness of and make this innovative crop planting technology available to local producers. The benefits of these minimum tillage systems will be in reduced soil erosion, improved water-* conservation, less 'air-npollution, energy "conservation through less fuel usage, and improved wildlife habitat. Reid! 7y •• • ? • • : - . Everything is better higher up. Plan it for Perfection Our Landscape Designers and Consultants will help you make the perfect plan for your outdoor living spaces. Call today for an appointment! S T O P B Y T H E SPRINKLER BARN! OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY, fully-stocked with experts on-hand to answer your irrigation questions UTAH DEER VALLEY Patriotic 4th of July Celebration Jewel with the Utah Symphony July 4 • 7:30 PM • Deer Valley Resort July 7 • 8:00 PM • Sundance July 21 • 7:30 PM From Sousa marches to Star Wars, come celebrate everything American this 4th of July with the Utah Symphony. For tickets & information, call 355-ARTS or visit deervalleymusicfestival.org. 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