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Show tverif Tuesday April 25, uuunry 95th Year 1995 - No. 16 Co. commission approves three road projects CASTLE DALE- - Several which was below the engineer's Emery County road projects estimate of $169,200. The commission voted to were the focus of county comaward the bid pending final missioners at an April 19meet-inThese projects include review by the county engineer. Bids for the repair of the roads in Rilda Canyon, Lawrence and west of Joe's Ephraim switchback on the road west of Joes Valley were Valley. also reviewed. Low bid was Following a public hearing, submitted by Minchey Digging the commission approved the at $27,765 which was also beRilda Canyon site plan pre- low the engineer's estimate of sented by Energy West. The $35,200. plan calls for the extension of The work calls for the repair wide, 300-fothe existing road by some 1,400 of a long feet where a gate will be in- break in the road. Howard stalled and traffic from that Tuttle of Johansen and Tuttle Engineering said that it is urpoint on would be restricted. Commissioner Bevan Wilson gent that repairs be made as noted that Energy West has soon as possible since spring worked out all problems re- moisture is making the problated to the project with area lem worse. He said that the cattlemen, the U.S. Forest Ser- road will have to be closed while vice, irrigation companies and repairs are made. Road Superintendent Rex Emery County Planning and Funk said that Sanpete County Zoning. Also in the meeting, the com- officials have agreed to share missioners opened bids on the the costs ofthe repairs on a 50 Lawrence-Cleveland Curve 50 basis. The commissioners sublow The bid was then voted to award the bid Project. mitted by Nielsen Construc- and for work to being immedition ofHuntington for $148,267 ately. g. ot , - participants from throughout the world Photos by Larry Davis Hundreds of volunteers comb the old Castle Dale dump site east of town Monday afternoon, cleaning up the area as part of an Locals joined race environmental project for the in the effort. clean-u- p e. fm. Eco-Challen- ge Eco-Challen- ge ft Emery County unemployment in at 6.6 percent for March - gets underway in Castle Dale CASTLE DALE- - Everything is a go for the start of today's race (Tuesday) in begins Emery County, of participants trav- eled to Castle Dale on Monday to Tnalrft final preparations be- today's start On Monday, buses and ATVs streamed into the area and ren- at Emery High School about 11:30 a.m. There participants in the endurance race met in the auditorium for instructions and indoctrina-tion. The participants, dressed in their brightly colored sports- wear then gathered on the foot-ball field for lunch. About 2 p.m., the caravan proceeded to the old dump just O' east of Castle Dale where the participants Eco-Challen- ge ot h joinedlocal volunteers in ing up one of the county's sores. Over 400 guests joined about 300 local volunteers in piling up the gar-fobage. Workers stretched across dozensofacresattheolddump, creating a massive cleanup fort The environmental proj ect was coordinated by local DARE volunteers, The 1 endurance race is to expected begin today on the San Rafael Desert near the Buckhorn Reservoir. From there the participants will go through the Buckhorn Draw to the Swinging Bridge and clean-whic- eye-Hundr- Eco-Challen- ge re 0-d- ay (Continued on Page 5AJ i t t fit?' if, Taking a break for lunch after orientation for the participants gather on the Emery High football field on Monday. Over 400 athletes were in Castle Dale early this week to prepare for the opening of the race on Tuesday. CASTLE DALE- - Just one county is Utah had double-digi- t unemployment in March 1995, while the rest of the state continued to enjoy Utah's robust economy. According to statistics released by the Castle Dale Job Service last week, Garfield County of the Southwestern District had 11.9 percent of its workforce unemployed last March. The Southeastern District, which is typically among the highest in unemployment in the state, had an overall 6.5 percentage of unemployed. San Juan County led the way at 8.4 percent, third highest in the state, with Emery County coming in at 6.6 percent. Grand County had a 6.3 rate with Carbon showing a 5.6 unemployment rate. Emerys rate of 6.6 is below the February 1995 figure of 7.0 percent and the January figure of 6.7 percent. A year ago, March 1994, Emery County was at 7.3 percent while the district stood at 7.7 percent The 6.5 unemployment rate for the Southeastern District , ties the Uintah Basin as being the highest in Utah. Daggett County's Marchrate is 8.6 percent, second highest in Utah, with Duchesne at 8.2 and Uintah at 5.5 percent. Overall, Utah's rate for March came in at 3.5 percent which is well below the national rate of 5,5 percent for last month. The Salt Lake City and Ogden areas are even below the state average at 3.2 percent which is exactly where the metropolitan areas were in March of 1994, Three named Sterling Scholars for Southeastern Utah Region the competition The Southeastern Region includes high schools in Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan school districts. The state-wid- e proSoutheastern Utah competi- gram involves competition in tion at White Horse High academic disciplines and inSchool last week. In addition, cludes judges interview and five local contestants were preparation of a portfolio of student involvement and named runners-up- . Seniors Garrett McMullin, achievement Technology Education, Cato In looking back over his expeWagner, Math, and Brady Cox, riences as a Sterling Scholar, foreign language, were an- Garrett McMullin, the son of nounced as regional winners Mark and Joan McMullin of during the Sterling Scholar Cleveland, said that it has Awards Program on April 18. proven to be rewarding since it Runners-u- p were Jeanna does result in recognition of Jensen, Speech and Drama, years of hard work. "Having a Sundi Decker, English, DeV ere nice portfolio that shows my Day, Social Science, Adam high school accomplishments, Thomas, Family, Consumer not only in technology but also and Heath Sciences, and Mistie in others areas, is rewarding too." He said that the prize Johansen, General. Emery High Sterling Scholar money and scholarships that Advisor Wade Peacock said come with winning will help that Emery had more winners him achieve academic goals. than any of the other schools in Regarding his success in the By Larry W. Davis Progress editor CASTLE DALE- - Three Emery High School Sterling Scholars were named winners in program, Brady Cox, the son of Bart and Marilee Cox of Orangeville, said that the greatest reward came from "the fact that all the hard work and effort that I have put forth during high school has finally paid off and that I have the satisfaction of being the best at what I do." Cato, who is the son of Cato and Janice Wagner of Huntington, said that being a Sterling Scholar has challenged him to work harder to get good grades and to accept challenges. "I have kept my grade high over the last four years while participating in many extracurricular activites," he noted. Emeiy High School is now in the process of selecting its 1995-9- 6 Sterling Scholars. "There are scholarships and cash prizes available for those who win," Mr. Peacock said, "but I would hope that there Cato Wagner are students who will compete for the honor of being named the best in an academic area for this part of the state." To potential Sterling Scholars, Garrett said, "Take pictures ofeverything you do, keep an organized collection of activities and accomplishments from year to year, start early on your portfolio, and don't get discouraged because it does finally Beem worth all the work after the competition is over." Brady added, "The greatest advice to becoming a Sterling Scholar is to save evidence of everything you have ever done and to get involved in everything you can." In addition to the winners and runners-u- p from Emery High, the following students also competed: Rick Madsen, Science; Mara Guymon, Music; Amie Gee, Business; and Jody Cox, Visual Arts. V 4 |