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Show fcm JU y 0 Houoi A Theatre Works Dr. Frank Alan Bruno jest Writer I Recently the Uintah County brary received a Community tiancement grant from the lah State Legislature for 10,510. The money is to be led to buy materials to help le community enrich its col- ctions or upgrade its tech- blogy. Last year I saw that le L.A. Theatre works had a hogram to help rural libraries kd schools become aware of iiality theatre productions, so signed up to receive their two sound recordings. I was bry impressed that top-rated erformers like Anne Heche, imy tsrenneman, Hilary vank, Leonardo Di Caprio, to le a few, performed in them. felt that our local patrons tiould have them since there a high demand for sound cordings and contacted L.A. fheatre works about buying all tieir materials available in CD brmat. There are currently 120 vailable. The Play's The Thing is a live L-performance radio theatre eries, in Los Angeles, featur-ig featur-ig leading actors in ten state- If-the-art audio productions year. L.A. Theatre Works, irough its weekly broadcasts, nake theatre widely and eas- hy accessible to audiences nationwide. These audiences Ixperience radio drama that is lontemporary, edgy, and significant signifi-cant through this award-win king, critically-acclaimed radio- Iheatre series, heard weekly on bublic radio stations through- ut the United States as well as m XM Satellite Radio's Sonic rheatre Channel. Additionally, International audiences listen o the series on the BBC and pther English Language broad- basts. The Play's The Thing is ilso accessible for streaming hi the Internet at wwwkpcc. jrg and www.kpfa.org, and is available for digital download at www.audible.com and www. iediabay.com. All productions ecome part of LATW's exten sive Audio Theatre Collection vhich we have added to our library. ''' I will list several titles with loted actors that are available tor checkout: The Brothers iaramazov & The Idiot (Ed sner, Harry Hamlin), The toad to Mecca (Amy Irving, Road work increases with spring weather The Uintah Transportation Service District (UTSSD) advises advis-es motorists to drive cautiously in areas of construction, and I expect possible minor delays. UTSSD reports work pro gressing on phases two and three of the Fidlar Road Project by Brown Brothers Construction. Fidlar, which begins south of Little Bonanza land ties in near the Mountain Fuel Bridge, continued through the winter months as the ECERffllPDL d n o Sutheriands Makes Your Building Expert Advice! J M Julie Harris), Anna in the Tropics (Jimmy Smits), I Sent a Letter to My Love (Melissa Manchester, Stephen Bogardus), The Living Room (Julian Sands), Dugout III: Warboy (Jo Harvey Allen), Pack of Lies (Rosalind Ayres), Speed the Plow (Jeff Goldblum), God's Man in Texas (Morgan Sheppard), An Immaculate Misconception (Kevin Kilner), Thank You, Jeeves (Simon Templeman), In Real Life (Charlayne Woodard), Our Lady of 121st Street (Lawrence Fisburne), Top Girls (Amy Brenneman), Twelve Angry Men (Robert Foxworth), Blue Orange (Daniel Davis), The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial (Mike Farrell, Sharon Gless), Ruby McCollum (Paul Winfield, Shirley Knight), Twentieth Century (Nancy Bell), Earth and Sky (Annette Bening, Ed Begley, Jr.), A Huey P. Newton Story (Roger Smith), Bunbury (Peter Paige), Are You Now or Have You Ever Been (James Earl Jones, Richard Dreyfuss), In the Name of Security (David Hyde Pierce), On the Waterfront (Bruce Davison), Eleanor: Her Secret Journey (Jean Stapleton), True West (Alfred Molina), The Member of the Wedding (Jena Malone), Crimes of the Heart (Sondra Locke), Fallen Angels (Joe Mantegna, Judith Ivey), Lady Windermere's Fan (Eric Stoltz), Plaza Suite (Joe Spano, Marsha Mason), War of the Worlds (Leonard Nimoy, Gates McFadden), Private Lives (Rosalind Ayres), Julius Caesar (Stacy Reach, Kelsey Grammer), J. Edgar! (John Goodman, Harry Shearer), Bordertown (Richard Montoya), A View from the Bridge (Harry Hamlin), Arms and the Man (Anne Heche, Teri Garr), and The Chicago Conspiracy Trial (David Schwimmer). There are several more with top name performers to numerous to list so come on by and check them out. Dr. Frank Alan Bruno is Director of Libraries at Uintah County Public Library in Vernal, Utah and the Internet Electronic,, Products .. subject , "editor of Multicultural Review and Books N Things editor for the Vernal Express and Uintah Basin Standard; email: bruno co.uintah.ut.us. weather permitted. The finished fin-ished product will have a graveled grav-eled surface. Work on Mountain Fuel Phase Two will begin in the next few weeks under the direction of Nile Chapman Construction. The UTSSD is currently advertising construction construc-tion bids for an asphalt overlay on the Glen Bench Road. This overlay will be completed during dur-ing the 2007 construction season sea-son and will also be a graveled Financing Options! UHWe Denver! (cat for rales) ta?fa Vernal Utah State University Extension celebrates 100 years Utah State , University Extension marks its 100 year anniversary this year, and is as vital and vibrant today as it was in 1907. The Uintah Basin had the first "county agent" west of the Mississippi. In February 1911, Dr. John A. Widtsoe, then president of the Utah State Agriculture College, named L.M. Windsor as the man to go to the Uintah Basin to "become familiar with the problems that were confronting the people in their own homes, on the farms and in the communities." "Mr. Windsor took the train to Price, and from there got into a horse-driven stage coach and traveled to Vernal. When he traveled around the Basin on horseback, what he said was the equivalent of 'I'm from the government I'm here to help you.' Not a great start," said Boyd Kitchen, present day Extension Agent for Uintah County. UDOT Transportation plan available for public comment The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will release the Long Range Transportation Plan 2007-2030 for public comment beginning March 26, 2007 through April 26,2007. This plan focuses on capacity capac-ity projects in the rural and small urban areas of Utah. It can.be reviewed at local libraries librar-ies throughout the state, at UDOT Region offices or online at www.udot.utah.gov where comments may be submitted as well. "Planning for future transportation trans-portation projects is a comprehensive compre-hensive process that . requires the input and perspective of community members, elected officials and public agencies," said UDOT Planning Director John Thomas. "Utah is expert . ehcing tremendous 'growth arid surface, as was Phase I. Work is progressing on the Naples Industrial Project. Drainage will be improved by the placement of curb and gutter. gut-ter. Paving will begin as soon as weather permits. 1300 South is being completely reconstructed. reconstruct-ed. During the April 4 UTSSD Board meeting, Troy Ostler will be doing an overview of the Main Street2000 West Project. Projects Easy n Express "We are excited to celebrate 100 years in Extension," said Noelle Cockett, vice president presi-dent and dean for Extension and Agriculture. "Extension is as relevant as ever, and perhaps even more so, due to the increased . diversity and complexity of the issues people , face. The Cooperative Extension system has a long standing tradition of extending the university to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities." Information from USU archives states that extension work was underway by 1907; the year considered the official beginning of extension work in Utah. Under the direction of Louis A. Merrill, the university, men known as the Agricultural College of Utah, was disseminating dissemi-nating information to people around the state through three "arms" teaching, research (Experiment Station) and diffusionoutreach diffu-sionoutreach (Extension). an increased demand for transportation trans-portation facilities." Small urban areas across the state are growing rapidly. The St. George area's population has increased from approximately approxi-mately 26,000 residents in 1980 to more than 90,000 in 2000. It is expected to grow to more than 218,000 by 2030. Similarly, Cedar City, Heber City, Hurricane, Moab, Tooele, and Vernal all are growing at record rates. Public comments regarding the Long Range Transportation Plan. 2007-2030 will help UDOT to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the state's plans to increase mobility and address future transportation needs. "Feedback from those who use our state highways on a daily j.basis helps, us identify transportatioffsOltlfiohs that Funds soon to be for rural . John R. Cox, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Development State Director for Utah, announced that funding will soon be available for rural Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency projects. Rural businesses, as well as farmers and ranchers, will be able to finance renewable energy systems or cost effec r H&R Block Tax Professionals are ready to help. With H&R Block, you have more than a company behind you. You have a one-on-one relationship with one of H & R Block's 90,000 tax professionals working for you, in person, by phone, or via e-mail. Stop into your nearby H&R Block location listed below. . forotherlocationscall1-800-HRBLQCKorvisithrblock.com Vernal 1607 West HWY 40 1 Vernal, Utah 84078 435-789-3335 ' Mon.-Fri. 9:00-7:00 Sat 9:00-5:00 EXTENDED HOURS IN FEB. I O20MHIiebdSnnlK. Roosevelt 855 East 200 North Roosevelt, Utah 84066 435-725-3335 Mon.-Fri. 12:00-7:00 Sat9:0O-5.-0O EXTENDED HOURS IN FEB. I fMifipifCiif we only care In 1913, the U.S. Congress appropriated funding for a national Extension program at Land-Grant colleges, and E.G. Peterson was named director of the Extension Division. In 1914, the Extension Service was implemented nationwide. According to Scott Boyer, executive director of Extension marketing and communications, communica-tions, many activities and promotional pro-motional items will commemorate commemo-rate the centennial celebration throughout the year. A centennial logo was created, cre-ated, and a new flavor of Aggie ice cream, Blue Ribbon Raspberry Creme, was produced, pro-duced, said Boyer. In addition, the Extension communications communica-tions team recently released a 64-page centennial publication both online and in hard copy that intermingles Extension history and photographs with today's programs. The online version can be seen at http: extension.usu.edu100years will meet the needs of Utah communities," said Thomas. In addition to this plan focusing on rural areas, separate sepa-rate plans have been written for the metropolitan areas under the direction of the Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization (CMPO), Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) and the Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization (DMPO). When available, these plans may also be accessed on UDOT's website." Once public comments are reviewed, an executive summary sum-mary of all five plans will be produced. This summary, called the Unified Transportation Plan, is due to be released statewide state-wide in July 2007. energy projects tive energy efficiency improvements improve-ments (such as wind, solar, bio-mass bio-mass and geothermal projects) for their businesses and farming farm-ing operations. "If you are an agricultural producer or rural small business busi-ness interested in financing a renewable energy system or energy efficiency improvement project, I encourage you to contact con-tact us to learn more about this KSXUOOE Yc jot people. - ipvAiinr fjjf-'v adout o:iE th;;:g, i2 and hard copy versions are available in county Extension offices throughout the state. The Extension annual planning plan-ning and professional development develop-ment conference, held March 6-8 on the USU campus, focused on the centennial and included speakers, break-out sessions, employee recognition and awards. Extension retirees were also honored. Items for a time capsule, made of representative repre-sentative materials from every county in the state, were gathered gath-ered at the conference. For further information about the year-long Extension centennial celebration, contact Mike Whitesides at 435-760-2959. Watch for stories about the history of the Extension in the Uintah Basin in upcoming issues of the Vernal Express. Chamber auction on KVEL920 AM The 18th Annual Radio Auction Auc-tion of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce was a huge success on Friday morning, March 16. Julie Currie, Vernal Chamber of Commerce president, said, "We really need to thank our sponsors for the auction, including includ-ing AM920 KVEL, UBTA UBET Communications, Walston Net Design, VTV and Davis Jubilee, and a host of volunteers." Among those who contributed contribut-ed in ways other than material items are Sonja Norton of Prudential Pru-dential Realty, Curves For Women, Wom-en, Dan's Tire Service, EXIT Realty, Re-alty, Moon Lake Electric, Select Realty, Simplot Phosphates, Superior Su-perior Mudwash, Zimmerman Equipment Co., More Than Color Col-or Horses, and Advanced Title. Brian Gorum, co-host auctioneer auc-tioneer said, "This is the 'fun-nest' 'fun-nest' thing, I do. Our goal of $10,000 was met this year." "We appreciate everyone that donated," Currie said, "and everyone ev-eryone that purchased." available program," said Richard Carrig, Rural Business and Cooperative Program Director for USDA-Rural USDA-Rural Development in Utah. . The USDA - Rural Development program can provide pro-vide grant assistance of up to $500,000, or 'guaranteed' loan assistance of up to $10,000,000. To learn ' more about the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency program, please contact Vern Anderson at (435) 789-2100 ext. 19 or email him at Vern.Andersonut.usda. gov, or visit our USDA - Rural Development field offices located at 91 South 100 East, Tremonton, or 80 North 500 West, Vernal. USDA-Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support increasing economic opportunity opportu-nity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development provides equity and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community com-munity and technology infrastructure. infra-structure. Further information on rural programs is available avail-able at any local USDA-Rural Development office or by visiting visit-ing the website at http:www. rurdev.usda.govut Mil?.. - m YOU, liAU;.:G! Wednesday. March 21. 2007 |