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Show LLZ VO'-- 1 qVs S OOZ L in s' Q2w9ss3Hd i.e if 6533 MV NOJ-V- Home Grown News Since 1900 Tuesday, August 26, 2003 go Castle Dale, Utah Volume 103 Commission Selects New Board Members for NEWUSSD By PATSY STODDARD, Number 34 50t INSIDE Editor The Emery County Commissioners met in Green River for their regular commission meeting on Aug. 19. The first item of business was the approval of the appointment of three new members to fill vacancies on the North Emery Water Users Special Service District. Kevin Jensen, Jov Barton and Mike McCandless were approved for the board. Maughn Guymonvvas on hand from the Area Agency on Aging vv hich is a division of the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments. Guymon explained that the state fiscal year runs from July to June and every year they send state dollars to be utilized by the three county area. The funds are put through a formula for appropriation to the various programs run by the division. These programs include the food services for the elderly. Guymon said funds are close to the same with a reduction of SI, 600 which will cut mainly into the food services. You can serve a lot of meals for SI, 600, said Guymon. Commissioner Ira Hatch extended a vote of thanks to Guymon for the dedicated effort he puts forth in runningthe aging program for the counties. The commission approved the agreement between the county and the agency for the administration of the funds for the program. Mayor Glen Dale Johnson of Green ATV Jamboree Held in Ferron IB. BRIEFLY Eum Service Agency Water Update fWnmBtftftTlflrrinn Where does Emery County stand on water? By DARREL LEAMASTER Castle Valley Special Service District The availability of secondary communities have good news cause they can expect to have ondary water available through- irrigation water is both good new's and new s. It is bad new s in Castle Dale Orangev ilie because after Septem- ber 1 , no more w ater will be delivered to the secondary ponds. The other be-ba- d sec-an- d - Continued on PAGE 4A. Continued on PAGE 2A. FSAs relationship with farmers and ranchers goes back to the 1930s. At that time, Congress set up a unique system under which federal farm programs w ere to be administered locally. Farmers and ranchers w ho are eligible to participate in these perprograms elect a three-fiv- e son county committee, which reviews county office operations and makes some of the decisions on how to apply the programs. This grassroots approach gives farmers and ranchers a much needed say in how federal actions effect their communities and their individual operations. After more than 60 years, it remains a cornerstone of FSAs efforts to pre- serve and promote American Matheson Visits Emery County agriculture. Important 2003 election dates: Aug. 1, nominations began. Request nomination form from lo- cal office or online at: ). forms.sc.egov.usda.gov to file last 5, Sept. day By COREY BLUEMEL Staff Writer (FS-669A- nomination form with FSA office. ballots mailed to eligible voters. Dec. 1, last day to return voted ballots to FSA office. Jan. 1, 2004, elected committee members and alternates take office. A nomination form signed by the nominee is needed to nominate a candidate. The form includes a statement that the candidate will serve if elected. Almost anyone eligible to take part in local FSA program may be a candidate for the commitNov. 18, Rep. Jim Matheson visited Emery County recently to meet with the county commissioners and serve dinner at the Fair lamb fry. The congressman began with an explanation of his actions 7 on the recent vote concerning the situation. He explained that he had introduced a substitute amendment but vv as ruled out of order because the introduction was past the deadline. This amendment is not a solution, but a stop gap to ease some private property issues and those issues need to be addressed, said Matheson. Rep. Matheson explained that this memorandum of understanding will probably move forward into litigation. When the voting was complete, nobody came away happy, both sides w ere very upset. We know w hat roads there are, lets designate them and mov e on, said the congressman. Commissioner Ira Hatch expressed his appreciation of Matheson and encouraged both sides to keep the dialogue open and honest. Hatch also addressed another issue facing Emery County at the time. The wild and scenic rivers issue has the potential to be a wolf in sheeps clothing, said Hatch. Right now w'e are in the planning stages and these issues need to be addressed now. The forest service has been very helpful, but w'e do not have a successful relationship with the Bureau of Land Management, Hatch said. He told the congressman that the county does not need more people involved, but it needs good judgment to be used now. These rivers are our lifeblood in Emery County. The forest service recognizes that. We have no problem if they (the rivers) meet the criteria, but very few of our w aterways meet that, said Hatch. Rep. Matheson informed Commissioner Hatch that he is very interested and will learn more about the issue so he can be of more help to the county. Commissioner Hatch proceeded to brief the congressman on the wrater situation at Electric Lake. This situation effects three counties along with Arch Coal and PacifiCorp. A detailed study is available and plans were made to meet in the future to discuss this issue in depth. RS-247- Continued on PAGE 2A. (FSA-669- tee. Ferron Creek runs on the muddy side after a recent rain storm. This year the committee members being elected are in LAA3 Against Cancer and LAA4. LAA3 includes Clawson, Ferron, Molen, Moore and Emery. LAA4 includes Price, Wellington area west of old highway and Miller Creek. Producers in either of these areas interested in serving on the FSA committee need to be nominated using form by Sept. 5. If you have any questions on the election process, contact the FSA office FSA-669- A at 0. MEETINGS The Emery County Commissioners will hold a public meeting at the Museum of the San Rafael on Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. to discuss the UAC Wilderness Proposal. On Sept. 4 at Cleveland Town Hall On Sept. 5 at Green River City Hall. On Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at Orangeville City Hall. On Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Fbrron City Hall and Sept. 1 1 at Hunting-to- n City Hall. VV-; V ft wTiirtrf Tammy Bentley rides to raise money for cancer research. Phil Jensen and Scott Williams ride Against Cancer. in the Relay for Life Bike Ride email Continued Bikers from the MECCA Bike Club rode from Emery to Elmo on Saturday to raise funds for the fight against cancer. The Bike Ride was held as part of the annual Relay for Life. in next weeks Progress Photos by Patsy Stoddard editors ecprogress.com Mt u on ilu World Vido U vwmH)rw,voiu |