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Show B4 . -'."' --"V ' ' ' j- '.. Shaun Campbell Wednesday, December 26, 2007 Campbell graduates with honors Shaun Campbell graduated with honors from the University of Utah this December with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and speech & communications. commu-nications. Campbell is the son of Keith and Sherry Campbell and the brother of Skylee. He is the grandson of Keith and Jan Campbell Camp-bell and Gerry and La Dawna Bowden. Campbell graduated from Utah State University in 2005 with his associates degree. He plans to attend attend law school in the fall. Vernal Express Omnibus bill has $290M for Utah The U.S. Senate approved a major spending bill late last week, which if signed by President Presi-dent Bush, would include $9.8 . million for rural water projects in Utah and $470,000 to battle meth in the Uintah Basin. The omnibus spending bill, passed by a vote of 76 to 17. It would fund continued operation of the federal government for the next fiscal year and includes more than $290 million for Utah projects requested by Sen. Bob Bennett, R-Utah. "After months of debate and consideration in the Senate, I am happy to announce that many critical projects in Utah will be funded this comingyear," Bennett said. "I am particularly pleased we are able to provide necessary funding for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. We continue con-tinue to see strides of progress in the Middle East and these funds are important for that ongoing, but slow progress." In early November, Congress passed the FY 2008 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. The remaining 11 appropriations bills have been combined into the omnibus bill. Since the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1, continued operations of the federal departments depart-ments have been funded through "continuing resolutions." The Rural Utah 595 Water Program is one of the Bennett projects included in the newly approve bill. This program, in its fourth year, is expected to significantly help a number of rural Utah communities with water infrastructure improvements. improve-ments. Over the past four years, Bennett has secured $11 million for communities throughout the state. All cities and counties outside of the Wasatch Front and St. George are eligible for the program, and may use funds for wastewater treatment facility renovations and construction, enhancement of drinking water, supply, and other water infrastructure infra-structure improvements. Bennett authored the 2003 legislation that formed the Utah Environmental Infrastructure and Resource Protection and Development Program and authorized au-thorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to use up to $25 million to help develop water systems in small communities. Congress must approve funding for the program each year. A federal share of 75 percent of project funding is matched by a local share of 25 percent. This year Bennett successfully included language to increase the program's authorization from $25 million to $50 million. "This program has been extremely successful in Utah, helping our small communities 4 1 ' i . 81 If ' i f ' 4' . ' ' fr if '-- , -ft T. . v . ! r- i 1 ! ; - .... pm0f0-- iff r '"' --'-''--.. ; . f V,. '' " . j x . :: ; Jf V : " ' J ... .. '" i AT TWe eiRTW 01 OUR SAVIOR Witk tidings of peace and joy, we wish you and yours all the tlessingfs of this holy For the goodwill you've shown us, we are sincerely grateful. season. fc V l i i i i a ' ,.V., ' I V. i 865 E. 200 N. Roosevelt - 722-2391 335 W. 50 N. Vernal - 789-4724 develop cleaner water supplies and construct new water projects that would not have been possible pos-sible without these funds," said Bennett. The omnibus bill also includes $470,000 that would go toward methamphetamine control efforts ef-forts in Utah. "As one of the top states in the nation for meth production per capita, Utah bears a large budgetary burden in combating the problem," Bennett said. "The Senate's approval today is another an-other step closer to assist Uintah Basin law enforcement officials in hiring additional personnel and purchasing meth-related equipment." Two years ago, Bennett obtained $400,000 for Uintah County to fight this rampant drug problem. "Meth is devastating our rural communities and we must continue con-tinue to find ways to help bring an end to the epidemic," Bennett said. House Republicans call for $90 million tax cut SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - House Republicans say they have the votes they need to pass a $90 million tax cut. Now they'll see if Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and Republicans who control the Senate are willing will-ing to go along with their plan. Huntsman didn't include any tax cuts in his proposed budget, but the Senate says it is willing to consider them. The House plans calls for a $ 15 million property tax cut for homeowners ho-meowners and businesses, a $15 million personal income tax cut for those who are independently employed and pay for their own health insurance and about $60 million for further tax cuts in other areas. House leadership says it has not decided how to offer the other $60 million in cuts. Schools Foundation calls for excellent teacher nods Since 1997, the UintahSchools Foundation has been recognizing outstanding teachers who have given extraordinary service to students. Once again, nominations nomina-tions are being requested. The award is made possible through the Showalter Endowment Endow-ment Award for Excellence in Teaching. Each recipient will receive a plaque and $500 which will be presented at the Foundation's annual recognition evening. Parents, family members, current students, and former students are all allowed to nominate nomi-nate the teacher who they think is deserving of the award. Nomination forms include such criteria as how the nominee motivates students to learn; what teachingmethods stand out -. about the teacher; what special services the nominee provides for the students; how they interacts in-teracts with students, families, and the community; and a brief statement as to how the teacher has made a difference in their students' lives. Nomination forms are available avail-able at all Uintah School District elementary and secondary school offices. Forms must be submitted to the Uintah School Foundation, Founda-tion, located at 635 West 200 South in Vernal, which is the Uintah School District Office by Jan. 25. If mailed, they must be postmarked by Jan. 18. This recognition is a one-time honor. Those teachers who have been previously honored are: Laura Ahrnsbrak, Kay Baker, Nancy Birchell, Stephen Borton, Shannon Shan-non Deets, Janice Dickson, Kevin Dickson, Wayne Dittmore, Hollis Dixon, Mark Dockins, Rosa Eaton, Ea-ton, Karen Erickson, Floyd Farn-sworth, Farn-sworth, Penelope Hanberg, Reed Hansen, Vernie Heeney, Dorothy Hullinger, Wendy Karren, Jean Klein, Linda Kurtenback, Rose Nelson, J ane Preece, and Jeanne Tollefson. ...are worth the time in the... xpress 84 North Vrnal Avtnu Vrnl, Utah 438-780-381 1 www.vernal.com 1. |