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Show Emery County Progress, Castle Dale Utah Huntington "Beehive History features stories fender-bend-er Sam wanted a violin so that he made one himself by stretching strings across a cigar box Later, badly when a neighbor offered him a beat-uold fiddle in return for a load of wood, young Samuel went into the mountains barefoothe had no shoesto cut logs After that, he practiced secretly He had to. his strict father believed in hard woik and despised fluff like music and ait The year was 1868, and Samuel Jepperson lived in the rough edged little town p Provo But his desire to create was so strong that he let nothing get in his way When he wanted to paint, for instance, he made a brush from chicken feathers and mixed paints from berries, leaves, and roots He learned to pamt beautifully and beof came well known for his art, music, and instruments Samuel Jepperson was not alone in his unstoppable PROGRESS PHOTODanny Quinn r a minor in Huntington occurred around 4:30 p.m. when Jesse Torres of Price allegedly failed to yield the right of way to Ron Butterfield of Huntington. Emery County Deputy Ted Thomas investigated the accident which occurred at the intersection of 1st East and 3rd North. Neither of the vehicles were carrying passengers. Huntington EMTs were dispatched to the scene to administer aid but neither victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance. It is unknown if the drivers were wearing their seat belts. Jan. 14 Tuesday, January 19 1999 7A fender-bende- Green River Planning Commission meets to make changes in codes BETTY BAILEY Green River correspondent meeting, letters of resignaensuing year The board also discussed tion were read from Carol the zoning change request of Ekker and Wayne Goff who It was a long night of meet- Louise Sherrill, which was to have been serving the city on ings in the Green River be heard at a public hearing the Planning Commission Council Chambers on Jan held after the Planning The council voted to accept 12 First the Green River Commissions regular meetthe resignations and rePlanning Commission held a ing Sherrill would like her quested letters of appreciategular meeting to discuss a property at 215 East Kings tion for their service be sent The council appointed Royd zoning amendment request Lane changed fronj an l hom Gary Fluckey to the l zone to a RM-- zone. She Hatt and Arel Hunt to fill the would like to replace a movacancies created on the zoning ordinance. Fluckey, whose property is bile home she had on the Planning and Zoning Board zmed as agricultural, would property, however the curOther actions taken inlike to build a commercial rent zoning prohibits it. cluded: ' - Approval of resolution Trailersmobile homes curstorage facility on his propon The current agricultural rently el are site establishing the secdflimtion m the Citys Masgrandfathered m under the ond Tuesday of each month ter Planning prohibits comcurrent ordinance but if a as the 1999 City Council mercial buildings on agricul- homeowner removes a dwellMeeting dates tural property Approved a five percent ing from its site they are proSeveral avenues were dishibited from replacing it. salary increase for City emcussed by the board to acSherrills request to rezone ployees effective as of the commodate Fluckeys re- her property to RM-- would current pay period quest, including rezoning be considered spot zoning Opened bids for city prowhich is an illegal practice. pane service from Amengas South Green River Boule-arat 78 cents a gallon and from Main Street to The planning commission Green River Avenue to a l discussed recommending to Dales Gas at 69 cents a galzone However their were conthe council rezonmg the en- lon The bid was awarded to fer ns this would raise proptire section from Kings Lane Dales Gas of Monticello for 1999 propane service for the erty taxes of homeowners on to North Green River Boulevard from an l zone to RM-- 1 City of Green River this street and grandfathering in all It was decided by the Approved a lease extension of 45 days on the Green boaid to amend the l def- existing agricultural areas. This recommendation was River Airport. inition to include a condiThe Council informed tional use clause for com- made at the special hearing mercial storage sheds The and was met with approval those present a Public Information Meeting will be held board will rewrite the definby the council. The planning ition of agricultural zones commission will map out the in council chambers Tueswith the added amendment proposed area to be rezoned day at 5 p m regarding the and present the changes to and will present the maps Citys water and sewer isthe City Council along with along with a description to sues. Dave Ariati of the State Water Quality Board maps and Fluckeys proposal the council at another speand Nancy Hess of the Divat the next City Council cial hearing. No action was taken on ision of Drinking Water will Meeting for approval The Planning and Zoning Sherrills zoning request at be present, as well as repreBoard heard nominations for the regular council meeting sentatives from Sunrise Enthe positions of chairman until the planning commisgineering, who will be inand secretary and appointed sion could present the necforming the public of what as essary paperwork for the price increases are in store Connie Copenhaver for citizens and businesses Chairman and Michelle zoning change. At the regular council of Green River Corrigan as Secretary for the drive to express himself Others in Utahs past and present have made the best of marginal circumstances Some of their stories are told in the newly published Beehive History a magazine , stories featuring from Utah history that is produced by the Utah State little-know- n Historical Society We have unearthed some unforgettable stories about creative people in Utah, says Stanford Layton, publications coordinator for the Historical Society So often, artists and performers have had to be imaginative in simply figuring out how to do their drums during community dances A poetsculptor produced prolifically by squeezing art into spare minutes between work, volunteer work, and mothering for a full-tim- e family And today Goshute women vow to keep their grandmothers basket-making skills from dying out. These artists have often wrestled with circumstances that werent the best, but their creations enriched their communities," Layton says Their stories give a strong sense that art really matters, in all times and art places A German The Utah State Historical immigrant couple loved the theater so Society publishes Beehive much that for many years History in order to make history exciting and accessible they staged -language plays on a to everyone This years isstage they built in their liv- sue, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ing room Lebanese immigrants, de- Utah Arts Council, can be termined to preserve their ordered by calling USHS at culture, used dishpans for (801 ) top-notc- h German- 533-350- 0 Bennett appointed committee chair Senator Bob Bennett (R-Uta- has been appointed as chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Af- Committees Subcommittee on Financial Institutions fairs recently Utah is now recognized nationally as a growing and dynamic banking center, said Bennett I am pleased to be in a position to oversee the regulation of Utahs banks and thrifts as well as Utahs industrial loan corporations and credit unions Financial modernization pnonty for will once again be a the Senate Banking Committee this year and the Financial Institution Subcommittee will play a key role m rewnting our antiquated banning laws This chairmanship puts me in a position to steer discussion and protect the interests of Utahs financial institutions The Subcommittee on Fi By nancial Institutions has jurisdiction over banks, savings associations, credit unions, and all other financial institutions Additionally, the subcommittee oversees the regulatory activities of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Home Loan Banks Other Banking Committee subcommittees on which Bennett sits include the Subcommittee on Securities and the Subcommittee on Economic Policy. 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Last year, UHC grants of dozens supported the projects throughout state, including P.O.W., a video informed documentary about issues through war The Utah Council (UHC), a nonprofit agency dedicated to promoting the understanding of human traditions, values, and held Italian prisoners of in America during WWII; Literary Seminars in the Grove, a lecture series focusing on $500 from Grants ranging to $5,000 will be given to non- themes, plots and language profit groups in support of of Utah Shakespearean FesBarn projects that seek to pro- tival performances; architecin or Sanpete, Again mote, analyze, interpret tural drawings and accomexplain the humanities The humanities explore panying histories of Sanpete what it means to be human County barns; and Carbon y through history, languages, County Folkfest, a festival featuring workshops, philosophy, religion, ethics and law. UHC focuses on lectures and performances by international dancers helping the people of Utah learn and discuss our his- and musicians. This year, UHC expects to tory, literature and culture, and the ideas that shape our award more than $100,000. According to UHC Execusociety Director Cynthia tive funding Projects seeking may include lectures, confer- Buckingham, previous expeences, panel discussions, ex- rience in grant writing is not hibits, films and other pro- necessary to receive funds. We want good ideas to grams designed to attract adult audi succeed, so we tailor the pro an public discussion, is accepting proposals for major and mini-grant- s. five-da- cess so that can happen, says Buckingham. After reviewing draft applications, our staff responds with comments and suggestions to help applicants prepare for the final proposal. If re- quested, we will provide technical assistance at any stage of the process Those considering applying for a grant should call Steven Epperson at the dis- to at (801) cuss the project, determine eligibility and interest, and request application forms and guidelines. Information can also be obtained by visiting UHCs at site web www.utahhumamties org Drafts must be submitted by Feb. 1 and are required unless the applicant has received a UHC grant for a similar project within the last two years. Final proposals are due March 1 and notification will be given by May 1. UHC 359-967- 0 " v I t |