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Show Wednesday, July 19, 2006 A11 Deadline extended for "Smart Women" micro-grants I'i'mi'tli.q.. .Vernal Express, The Zions Bank Women's Financial Group has extended its deadline to accept applications appli-cations for micro-grants for women through Friday, August 4. Called "Smart Women Grants" the awards will be provided pro-vided to women candidates who excel in a variety of categories: small business start-up and expansion; community development; devel-opment; continuing education and teacher support; child and elder care; health and human services; and arts and culture. The maximum amount of each award is $3,000, totaling $20,000 for the program. Open to female residents of Utah and Idaho, applications are available avail-able online at www.smartwom-en.zionsbank.com www.smartwom-en.zionsbank.com or by calling (801)594-8245. Priority consideration for funding will be given to proposals propos-als that: promote the empowerment empow-erment of women; emphasize collaboration between women entrepreneurs or non-profit entities supporting women; directly benefit women or low-income low-income and underserved populations; popu-lations; support endeavors that immediately benefit communities communi-ties in which Zions Bank has a presence; and for proposals that provide a sound plan for measuring performance and results. Zions Bank is Utah's oldest financial institution, and is the only local bank with a statewide state-wide distribution of branches, branch-es, operating 112 full-service branches throughout Utah. Zions Bank also operates 23 full-service branches in Idaho, and nearly 200 ATMs throughout through-out Utah and Idaho. In addition to a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions offers a comprehensive array of investment, invest-ment, mortgage, and insurance services, and has a network of loan origination offices for small businesses nationwide. The company is also a leader in providing electronic banking bank-ing services, including electronic elec-tronic municipal bond trading. Founded in 1873, Zions has been serving the communities communi-ties of Utah for more than 130 years. Additional information on Zions Bank is available at www.zionsbank.com. BLM published new grazing regulations The Bureau of Land Management published in final form a new set of grazing regulations regu-lations that7 will improve the agency's management of public lands grazing. The final regulations, regula-tions, developed with extensive public input and supported by a detailed environmental analysis, anal-ysis, recognize the economic and social benefits of public lands grazing, as well as its role in preserving open space and wildlife habitat in the rapidly growing West In announcing the action, BLM Director Kathleen Clarke said: "These new regulations are aimed at promoting more effective and efficient management manage-ment of public lands grazing, which is a , vital part of the history,, economy,,., and social identity ot Western rural rnm- ' ' munities Thibet of new1 regit-011 lations, collectively known as a : final "rule," appears in the July 12 Federal Register and will take effect in 30 days. Overall, the new rule seeks to improve the BLM's working relationships relation-ships with its grazing permit and lease holders; advance the BLM's efforts in assessing and protecting rangelands; and enhance administrative efficiency. effi-ciency. The BLM proposed grazing regulation changes in the form of a proposed rule in December 2003. The agency followed Up with a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and received more than 18,000 comments com-ments on the proposed rule and draft EIS during a public comment period that expired on March 2, 2004. The Bureau published its final EIS in June 2005, after which the agency announced that it would prepare pre-pare an additional document (known as an addendum) to respond to comments that came in after the public comment deadline. The addendum was published on March 31, 2006. Among other things, the final rule: authorizes the BLM and a grazing permittee or lessee (or (5fHe ' cooperating party) to share title Id future range improvements; phases in grazing-use decreases (as well as increases) increas-es) of more than 10 percent over a five-year period, consistent consis-tent with existing law and in full recognition of the BLM's authority to respond as necessary neces-sary to drought, fire, and other resource conditions; promotes a consistent approach by BLM managers in considering and documenting the social, cultural, and economic eco-nomic effects of decisions that determine levels of authorized grazing use; removes a restriction that has limited temporary non-use of a grazing permit to three consecutive years; requires the use of existing or new monitoring data in cases where the BLM has found, based on its initial assessment, that a grazing allotment is failing fail-ing to meet rangeland health standards; allows up to 24 months instead of prior to the start of the next grazing season for the BLM to analyze and formulate formu-late an appropriate course of action in cases where grazing practices are at issue. For more details on the provisions pro-visions in the new grazing rule, call the BLM Vernal District'1 , ; Office at 435-781-4400;; The BLM manages more land 261 million surface acres than any other Federal agency. About 160 million acres of this land are authorized for grazing by more than 15,000 livestock operators. With a budget of about $1.8 billion, the BLM carries out a multiple-use mission, one that is aimed at sustaining the health and productivity pro-ductivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present pres-ent and future generations. yg&jf - . , . ,gS3R hi ----- - Vf-v I; I I 9 The Utah Higway Patrol golf cart is a fun way to spread the message of safety to our community. UHP golf cart added for safety programs Noticed the new Utah Highway Patrol golf cart? It's not to patrol the golf course but to be used by the patrol to spread the message of safety to communities and especially our children. The Highway Patrol is actively engaged in working with community com-munity businesses and schools to help make our highways safe. The golf cart is a fun way to spread the message of safety for our loved ones and those whom we share the highways with. The Golf Cart came to be by the efforts of individuals and businesses in the community. commu-nity. "I would like to thank Bruce and Laurie Bayne and the R.L.B. Foundation of Las Vegas, Nev. for the donation of the new golf cart," said Trooper Craig Young. "Tri-State Communications, Tim and his "Motley Crue" installed and donated the lights and. sirens. Jo "The muffler Man Gardner" did the painting, pin striping of the golf cart to make it more than presentable for the public. pub-lic. B.H.I. provided additional funding and support for this and many other functions of the Highway Patrol. "If you see these individuals and businesses please help me thank them for helping keep the Uintah Basin highways and children safe," Young said. AJ, J ilU A, , Property tax notices go out this week Property tax valuation notices notic-es will be mailed to property owners by the Uintah County Clerk-Auditor's office this week. The notices, which will go out July 20 and 21, show market mar-ket value of the property and estimated taxes due. The Uintah County Assessors Office is required by law to physically inspect and reappraise properties once every five years. On the years where no physical inspection is made, an appraisal is completed complet-ed based on a sales ratio study (a study of sold properties as they relate to the market value on the previous assessment roll). For 2006 inspection and appraisal was made of all commercially com-mercially improved as well as commercial vacant land; approximately 2,080 residen-tially residen-tially improved properties and 1,620 vacant land parcels. In addition, an appraisal based on a sales ratio study was completed in all other areas of the county. In almost every instance property values increased from last year. After receiving the valuation valua-tion notice, property owners should contact the Assessors Office, 781-5323 if they have any questions. If a question cannot be answered on the phone, an appointment can be made to meet with an appraiser. In all cases taxpayers have the burden of proof if they consider the value to be in error. Value issues should be discussed with an appraiser in the Assessors' office. Any requested change in value must be proven and supported with appraisal reports, sales of "like" property and equaliza tion issues. To file an appeal with the Board of Equalization, contact the Clerk Auditor's office at 781-5363. WHY DO YOU WANT TO RE-ESTABLISH RE-ESTABLISH YOUR CREDIT? Everyone at sometime can have an unexpected problem damage their credit. And getting overwhelmed can force you into bankruptcy. Dont worry, part of getting your life back to normal is repairing your credit. Some people think that time can repair your credit. This is not true. Many banks and lenders will not approve someone that has not re-established with an auto loan. The sooner you start showing a good payment history the sooner you will get back to normal. Brent Brown Chevrolet 2125 No. University Parkway Provo, Utah 84604 Toll Free 1-888-268-3309 Brent Brown Automotive Group Call for pre-approval today! Speak directly with our designated credit specialist Who will do everything possible to get you approved.lt is quck and easy, just call Scott Smith 801 -342-1 327. Interested in a high-paying career in a coal-generated power plant? JOD DTD QJD as we tour the power-generating station: in Oraig and Hay den! July 28th at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Bell Tower Building Craig Campus SO College Drive We'll provide transportation AND lunch! Oall now! Limited seats still available. RSVP by July 21, 2006 to Ed Winters, Program Director, Power Plant Technology 970-824-1110 or ed.winterscncc.edu a 1 'Small classes. Big opportunities. www. encc. edi . Colorado Community College System i |
