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Show EuisMess Times Newspaper Thursday, July 24, 2003, Page A2 SBA economic injury disaster University Mall Presents "Shop loans available for victims For Dance Dollars" Contest Businesses in some Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming counties can now apply for low interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans are available to help businesses business-es meet normal operating expenses that cannot be met due to the effects of disaster. Drought that occurred from Jan. 1, 2003, and continuing, caused many farmers and ranchers ranch-ers to experience reduced incomes which may have had an adverse economic effect on businesses depending upon these producers. pro-ducers. Farmers and ranchers are not eligible for this loan program, but may be eligible for disaster assistance through other Federal agencies. However, nurseries that are victims of drought disasters dis-asters can apply. Business in all counties in Utah may apply. To obtain an application or receive additional information, infor-mation, interested business busi-ness owners may call the SBA toll-free at 1-800-366-6303 or TDD 817-267-4688 for the hearing impaired. The deadline for filing an application is Feb. 27, 2004. Due to the weather, many producers experienced experi-enced crop losses and were not able to purchase goods and services at normal levels. lev-els. Businesses that are dependent upon these producers pro-ducers may have experienced experi-enced decreased sales, reduced gross profit margins, mar-gins, increased accounts receivable, or difficulty in moving inventories at normal nor-mal levels. The loan can help a business meet installments on long-term debt, accounts payable and overhead expenses that would have been met had the disaster not occurred. Refinancing of long-term debt, however, is no eligible eligi-ble under this program. The loan is designed for those businesses with substantial sub-stantial disaster-related needs and is intended to supplement monies the business owner can provide pro-vide from other sources. Loans may be approved for up to $1.5 million for actual disaster-related financial needs of the business. busi-ness. Interest rates are 3.324 percent and terms may extend to 30 years, depending upon the repayment repay-ment ability of the individual individ-ual applicant. To qualify, businesses must be small by SBA's size standard. Businesses which can meet their financial needs through other sources are not eligible. For more information about the SBA Disaster Loan Programs, visit www.sba.govdisaster. New Panda Homes Project in Orem The much anticipated Kirk's Fruit Ranch project in North Orem at 1600 North and 980 West will provide more than 50 new homes in the $200,000 to $250,000 price range and give home buyers an opportunity to acquire new construction in an area where previously previous-ly only re-sales were available. Panda Owners, Glen Arnell and Mitch McCuistion, are excited about the development devel-opment and see it fulfilling their goal of providing some of the best home designs in their price range, combined with unprecedented options and upgrades, in a great location. A former Utah "Builder of the Year", Panda has more than 20 years of experience and has completed more than 1500 home in Utah County. A model home is available fro visitors at the site form 1:00 to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. For additional information infor-mation call Brad Tew at 836-5463 or Brent DeMille at 420-1533. lit 1 L U a J 1 W in V 3700 North Highway 91 Mora, UT 435-623-8006 Upcoming Events At The Park Jousting-Tournaments Medieval Food & Dancing 3SST Annua! lavender Festival Robin Hood Arcfcry Tournament Jousting & Sword Tourney Bag Pipe Band Iff I'll 4 1 1st Annual Medieval Fair, Jousting, food & dancing. Children's Games Two Performances of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" each day. Celebrate your Western Heritage in August Cowboy Poetry, Dutch Oven Cook-Off s & More Jousting. for I ADMISSION TO PARK (for events only) EXPIRES 7131103 This year, not only will shoppers satisfy satis-fy all of their back to school needs from the variety of stores at University Mall, they will now have the opportunity to help their high school of choices win a free homecoming dance. July 21 through August 16, shoppers can support any Utah County high school by showing their receipts at customer service and for every dollar spent at the Mall, a point will be given to the customer's cus-tomer's Utah County high school of choice. After the three-week period, the high school with the most points will win a homecoming dance paid for by University Mall and 94.9 ZHT (up to $5000). This dance will include celebrity radio DJ "Danger Boy" from 94.9 ZHT's Morning Zoo to host the event and provide pro-vide music. To show the progress of the competition competi-tion a sign, located at customer service, will show the points accumulated by each high school and it will be updated on a daily basis. "It's going to be exciting for the students to follow the competition by viewing the point tally sign at customer service, " said Marisa Smith, University Mall Marketing Director. The idea for this competition originated originat-ed from a focus group held for the purpose pur-pose of determining what teenagers in Utah County would consider a valuable prize for their high school. Complete details and rules of the promotion pro-motion are available at customer services. servic-es. University Mall is located off 1-15, on the corner of University Parkway and State Street in Orem. IHC Named Top 100 Health Care System for using Computer Technology Intermountain Health Care (IHC) has been named as one of the nation's top 100 most technology savvy systems in an independent survey. The survey was conducted con-ducted by Hospitals & Health Networks, in cooperation coop-eration with McKesson Corporation and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. It measures meas-ures the nation's hospitals on their use of Internet technologies for safety and quality, customer service, disaster readiness, readi-ness, business process and workforce issues. In conjunction with the top 100 ranking, IHC was also named as one of three national finalists for the Most Wired Innovator Award. "Hospitals are empowering empow-ering patients with information infor-mation and providing tools to doctors and nurses nurs-es to improve quality," says Alden Solovy, executive execu-tive editor of Hospitals & Health Networks, which has named the 100 Most Wired hospitals and health systems annually for five years. The 100 Most Wired are providing health information informa-tion online and are linking link-ing clinical equipment to feed patient readings directly into the medical record. "Patient care is at the heart of these initiatives," initia-tives," Solovy says. "The nation's 100 Most Wired hospitals are emphasizing clinical quality and patient services in their efforts to remain technology technolo-gy leaders.' "Hospitals are investing invest-ing in information technology tech-nology to help them achieve their strategic objectives, especially in the areas of quality, safety and efficiency," says Barry P. Chaiken, MD, McKesson vice President. "There's a strong growing recognition of the value that comes from having the right information at the point of care. That value takes the form of greater care team efficiency, efficien-cy, less variability and fewer errors, and ulti- The Orem-Geneva Times 538 South State Street Orem, UT 84058 An edition of The Daily Herald, Pulitzer Newspapers, Inc. Subscriptions & Delivery 375-5103 News & Advertising 225-1 340 Fax 2251341 E-mail oremtimesnetworld.com USPS 411-711. Published Thursdays by Pulitzer Newspapers, Inc., 538 South State Street, Orem, Utah 84058. Periodicals postage paid at Orem, Utah 84059. Postmaster: Send address changes to P.O. Box 65, Orem, UT 84059. 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IHC is a charitable, community-owned, nonprofit non-profit health care organization organi-zation based in Salt Lake City that serves the needs of Utah and Idaho residents. resi-dents. The IHC system includes health insurance plans, hospitals, clinics, and affiliated physicians. Last year, in more than 132,000 cases, IHC hospitals hospi-tals and associated clinics provided $43 million in charitable assistance. A central part of IHC's mission mis-sion is to provide quality medical care to persons from the Intermountain region with a medical need, regardless of ability to pay. Attention All Veterans, Widows and Dependents A Field Service Officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department Service Office in Salt Lake City will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying apply-ing for rightful VA benefits, bene-fits, preparing and documenting docu-menting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization and other benefits. 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