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Show A2 Wednesday, August 30, 2006 .Vernal Express. JLs& ..... " r ; : 5 The housing developments popping up all over Vernal make some ask if Vernal is being over-built. New U.S. Census report ranks Vernal as 83rd fastest growing Parade entry in 2005 celebrates Everyday Heroes. According to a new U.S. Census report, Vernal ranks as the 83rd fastest growing city of its size in the nation. Vernal was compared to other cities that had between 10,000 and 50,000 people. It's no secret that the growth in Vernal is a direct result of the energy development activity. activ-ity. For many, the growth is good, the economy is booming and unemployment is down to almost nothing, but the growth causes problems too. "The growth is stretching some of our resources such as housing and police but the city continues to work on solving all of the problems the growth is causing," said Vernal Mayor Alan Mashburn. The most apparent problem prob-lem is the housing shortage. It's not uncommon for people to get offers the day they list their house for sale. This high demand has driven up the average aver-age price of homes in the area. One home recently sold for nearly one million dollars and numerous other properties are on the market with similarly high prices. Mashburn was also quick to point out advantages to the growth. "The ability of our local people to have jobs in the oil and gas industry and in other industries that are coming," com-ing," is the main advantage he noted. Mashburn also said he feels this period of growth is different than the last boom because the world's demand for natural resources such as oil and gas is "substantially higher than it was in the 80s." Mashburn feels the growth will last for "quite a while". In the same category as Vernal, Heber City ranked third in the nation, Cedar City ranked 19th, and Brigham City was 60th. Other locations in Utah found their way onto the top fastest growing cities too. Not surprisingly, St. George is the nation's fastest growing metropolitan met-ropolitan area (population over 100,000). The Provo-Orem area ranked as the nation's seventh fastest growing metro area. Daggett Days to celebrate in a daze The Flaming Gorge Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Daggett Daze Celebration looks to be bigger and better than ever. Festivities will be kicked off Saturday morning with a Parade along Highway 43 from 2nd West to 4th East. To enter a float in the parade, contact Chamber President Tina Bennington at (435) 784-3184. Following the parade there will be activities and food for young and old at the Manila Park sponsored by the Daggett County Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO). Activities will include a Pet Show, games, crafts and a bake sale lasting until 1 p.m. To secure booth space contact Courtney Tatman at 435 784-3797. There are many ways to enjoy the scenic beauty of Flaming Gorge Country until dark when the Parade of Lights will begin at the Lucerne Marina. To enter your boat in the Parade of Lights, contact the Marina at 435 784-3483. The Parade of Lights will be fol lowed by a fireworks display from the Lucerne Peninsula. The weekend's festivities festivi-ties will also include a pancake pan-cake breakfast to be held on Monday morning, Labor Day, at the Manila Senior Center. Breakfast will start at 7 a.m. and will be served until the food is gone or people stop coming, com-ing, which is generally around 10 or 10:30 a.m. The breakfast costs $4 for adults, $3 for children chil-dren and helps support the operation and improvement of the Manila Senior Center. t aqm (ISSN 0892-1091) Published every Wednesday for $26 per year in the shopping area and $38 per year out out of the shopping area within the state and $42 per year out of state within the USA by the Vernal Express Publishing Company, 54 North Vernal Avenue, Vernal, Utah 84078. Periodical postage paid at Vernal, Utah, 84078 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VERNAL EXPRESS, P.O Box 1000, Vernal, Utah 84078. Steven R. Wallis Editor and Publisher Jen Petty Writer Elizabeth Goode Writer Sarah Forsgren Writer Gabrielle Jones Legals, Obit, Classifieds Patty John Proofreader Zack Dearing AdsLayout Christopher T. Wallis AdsLayout Jacque Hobbs Advertising Eric Petty Advertising Harriet Harding Circulation & Billing Phone: 435-789-3511 FAX: 435-789-8690 Website: www.vernal.com email: editorvernal.com DEADLINES News Friday 5 p.m. Display Advertising Friday 5 p.m. Classified Advertising Friday 12 Noon Public Notices Friday 12 Noon Shurtleff sees opportunity in Jeff's arrest Fire fighters train for critical situations "Warren Jeffs is accused of serious crimes and now is the time for him to be held accountable," account-able," said Attorney General Mark Shurtleff about Monday's arrest of the FLDS church prophet north of Las Vegas. "His arrest provides the opportunity for the entire story to be told in a court of law before a judge and jury," he said in a media release. "This arrest is not about the FLDS church or polygamy. Mr. Jeffs will be treated like any other defendant. I wish to congratulate congratu-late the trooper who made the arrest without incident." Jeffs has been on the FBI Ten Most Wanted list. "We are very grateful that no one was hurt. It is my hope that those who may have been reluctant reluc-tant to cooperate with authorities authori-ties in the past will now come forward to protect members of their community and help secure the property rights of the people living in Hildale and Colorado City." Correction The Town of Manila Volunteer Fire Department has been busy training. In addition addi-tion to their regular training sessions on the first and third Fridays, five members of the Department were sent to Provo for the Summer Fire School conducted by the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy. Lt. Peter Butcher attended the Rapid Intervention Team training with firefighter Ken Rasmussen. They learned the skills necessary to help rescue or assist firemen that have gotten got-ten into a bad situation during a fire incident. They also examined exam-ined past incidents to help them learn how to assist the department's depart-ment's firefighters in avoiding the need for intervention. Lt. Greg Scott and firefighter firefight-er Brian Raymond attended the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) training train-ing and learned the impor tance of using full safety gear. A firefighter's PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is designed to help keep a fireman from being severely injured or killed when it's used properly and within its limitations. Firefighter Matias Taliercio attended the Vehicle j Extrication training to learn ' mojjff about removing people from "vehicles damaged in an accident. This process has become more complicated and dangerous for the patients, fire fighters and other EMS personnel person-nel with the advent of more and more airbags. Those attending the trainings train-ings will share their knowledge knowl-edge with fellow firefighters over the next several months. The Winter Fire School will be held in January in Richfield. It is hoped that several more firefighters from both Dutch John and Manila will be able to attend. The Vernal Express reporter apologizes for the incorrect identification of runners in the Tower Rock Run pictured in the August 9 edition. The photo captioned as the 2nd Place Winner was actually Wesley Wood of Vernal (365) who placed 9th overall and 3rd in the 15- to 19-year-old age group. Amy Torres (369) of Vernal was the female runner pictured. Photos were taken by Sue Olorenshaw. Registration to begin for string students It is time to register for fall semester instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass at Uintah School of Music and the Arts. With a flick of a switch, Anne Kochell will have the power to perfect a design o I. 1 jg' with a unique perspective. 1 i i I a- s 8 Q. Designed for a bright future. 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Inquiring families are invited to visit with the USOMATA staff during those hours to learn more about the school and its curriculum. Instruments, music and supplies will be available avail-able from Summerhays Music Center of Murray, Utah. Uintah School of Music and the Arts is a 501C3 non-profit school. It offers certified Suzuki instruction in violin, viola, cello, bass and Dalcroze for students age three to adult. USOMATA's professional affiliations include Suzuki Association of American and Utah (SAA, SAU) American String Teachers Association (ASTA), and the National and Utah Association for Music Education (MENC and UMEA). The school is located at 1217 N 3000 West in Maeser. Group classes are taught at St. Paul's Parish House. Call 789-6499 or 247-2592 for more information. it |