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Show Ir (Tinus-Nrlu- s Page 2 Nephi, Utah May 26, 2004 Nephi City adds wording to resolution concerning utilities Uy 77 men Rebecca Dopp Corresnn den t New 8 At the M ay 18 council According to Blair Painter, city recorder, several accounts had been left in a deceased persons name w hile council someone, usually a relative, meeting. Nephi City members voted unanimously .occupied the residence and to add a paragraph to Resolunever changed the status of It concerns utility the account. He said there tion accounts being maintained in had been some people who a deceased person's name. refused to pay the account Nephi City passes amendment for zoning ordinance By Rebecca Dopp Correspondent Times-New- s After no one showed up opposing (or showing favor for) the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance revising requirements for the location of travel trailer parks, the council voted unanimously to amend that ordinance. Randy McKnight, city administrator, read the pro posed ordinance which states, to paraphrase, "The site shall abut upon a collector or arterial street shown on the transportation and circula- tion map of Nephi City, or be w ithin 12 mile of an arterial road with the approval of the legislative budy. There was little discussion on the matter between council members, and there was no opposition from citizens. Wednesday Paitly cloudy. Highs in the louver 70s, t, Wednesday Night Mostly clear. Lows around 50. W7t Thursday I'"" Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. 'i Thursday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. LS Friday the mid 70s. the change". Tips for 2004 grads: how to percent chance and succeed in the real world The real world is nothing this like the MTV show year's college grads are entering a competitive job market. In fact, 57 percent of students plan to move back home with g of rain. Highs in from one job to another (and that means you are too). Of course, employers still seek graduates with some skills, making internships and the preferred path to a permanent position. Survival and Success You've landed a job. now what? Consider this as you embark on your first adventure in the real world: Your First Job Is Not Your Destiny: Talk to anyone in and you may be shocked where he or she began. This is the time to test your wings and learn how business gets done. Be True to Yourself. Discover what youre good at, what youre not and what tasks you enjoy. Observe management styles and learn from the people around you. Watch Your Attitude: Often, recent college grads expect too much too soon and come across as thinking they know more than seasoned employees. You must gain the trust of supervisors before earning responsibility. Demonstrate your skills and keep a positive attitude. The first job can be an exciting time in anyone's life. Its always a good idea to get regular feedback. 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They were honored at council meeting Photo by Rebecca Dopp. Tuesday, May IS. Juab High School will soon be repairing track and football field their parents after gradua- tion. In addition, 51 percent don't even expect a single job offer upon graduation and 56 percent would relocate for employment. Though the market is slightly improved from the part two years, there is angst among young people entering the workforce. So, how to land that first job with just a diploma and little experience? The key is to remember employers are interested in job performance potential. attitude Start with a can-dand display a willingness to posiaccept an entry-leve- l tion. Typically, an entry-leve- l position is the ideal place to demonstrate your ability to learn quickly, pay your dues and exceed your employer's expectations. Hiring managers consistently look for problem-solvinskills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team setting. All of these soft skills are transferase o VL Mostly cloudy with a 50 The new wording hay "1 (a) All utility accounts murt be maintained in the name of a living person. No account may be left in the name of a deceas'd per.-o- n, or an estate name for more than thirty day s. A deposit of $ 1 50 00 for electric and $ 10 00 for water must be paid at the time of enter, survive Area Weather From The Internet j. balance because it wasn't in their name. 3. The fixed-ratcurrently, was was interest 4.9!). Both be can paid off at any options By Rebecca Dopp Correspondent Times-New- s The Juab School Board agreed to enter into a contrac- tual obligation with Zions Bank for a lease agreement to repair the football field and track at the high school. A representative from Zions Bank explained the obligations of the district and the bank. She also went over the numbers. She said that the board had two options, a fixed-rator variable rate. The variable rate interest, e e time with no penalties. They both require $2,000 title insurance, however the real property lease would require a direct purchasing fee as well as some other fees. Board member Dale Fowkes asked if at any time could the board change the loan to a fixed rate. The representative said that it was possible, but not commonly done. She said that the bank would do anything that they could to work with the board's needs. Work on the project would begin very soon and is estimated to be done by August 15. The football team will continue to train on the fields by the baseball diamonds. The teams first football games are scheduled to be played away, so if any extended construction is needed it wont conflict with games. Board members said that the overall cost for this project would be around $4 15,000, more or less. Graduation Surprise: 2 hours in handcuffs and $10,000 in fines Graduation season could come with an enormous price tag, warns AAA Utah. A first time conviction for DUI Driving Under the Influence or Alcohol or Drugs can cost over $ 10,000 in fees and fines. The cost of a taxi or even a limo looks like a bargain by comparison. "Make sure graduation is a happy memory, said Fairclough, AAA Utah spokesperson. You dont want to wind up in a jail cell wondering how you are going to pay thousands of dollars in penalties. You definitely don't want to carrv a lifetime e of guilt if you injure or kill someone else. According to the Utah Highway Safety Office, the following are typical consequences for a DUI. Differences depend on judicial districts. Typical Cost of DUI: $1,200 Fine and Court fees $350 TowingImpound Registration $1,200 Lawyer $350 EducationTreat-mentVictiFund $200 Driver License $300 Time Off Work $2,500 Ignition Interl(3 years) $4.000 Added High Risk Insurance (3 years) Plus At least 1 year without a drivers license & at least 2 hours in handcuffs ock AAA reminds graduating students there are safe and sober alternatives for graduation celebrations. Recipes for beverages from some of AAA's top rated hotels and restaurants are non-alcohol- available at AAA.com. Just click on "Education & Safety Tips in the "Your Car tion of the home page. Transportation Memorial Day travel on the rise Despite record high gas prices, the number of Utahns planning to travel this Memorial Day weekend is on the rise, according to a new report from AAA Utah. AAA estimates over 300.000 Utahns are expected to travel 50 miles or more over the upcoming holiday weekend. Thats an increase of increase over last year. The majority of those taking off for the weekend will travel by car, truck or RV. Over 24 1,000 Utahns are expected to travel by motor vehicle, up almost three percent from last year. Over 41.000 plan to take to the skies to reach their holiday three-perce- destinations, a nearly five percent increase from Memorial Day 2003. Over 15,000 are expected to travel by bus, train or boat cruises. Record high gas prices aren't stopping Americans from venturing out on the road this holiday, said Ro-layn- e Fairclough, spokesperson for AAA Utah. Despite the fact that Utahs gas prices have increased almost 50 cents per gallon compared to last year, a growing number of travelers will hit the highways. Nationwide, AAA estimates a record 36.9 million people will travel this Memorial Day weekend a robust 3.6 percent increase from last year. Nearly 31 million of those will travel by car, a 3.4 percent increase from a year ago. About 4.1 million Americans are expected to fly to their Memorial Day destinations. A projected 1.9 million vacationers will be traveling by other modes of transportation such as bus, train or boat cruises. This strong holiday travel forecast comes at a time when both lingering concerns about the economy and the impact of high fuel prices are affect- ing consumers, said Fairclough. But there seems to be a pent up desire to take a break and travel. A recent AAA study shows that people are adjusting to the increase in gas prices by planning on taking shorter trips closer to home, taking fewer driving vacations and planning to use a more vehicle while on the road. Utahs national and state parks, Las Vegas, St. George, Moab, and Yellowstone are popular destinations for Utahns for Memorial fuel-efficie- Day REQUEST TK1E BEST! CENTRAL VALLEY HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE. MEETING ALL YOUR HOME CARE NEEDS SINCE 1984 We are a Medicareertified, full-servi- sec- state-license- agency. We are a department within CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. We are a preferred provider for most insurance companies and are contracted with Six County Assoc, of Governments. Exercise your right to choose your local hospital home health & hospice agency. The choice is yours! 623-305- 0 48 West 1500 North in Nephi - X travel. AAAs annual vacation cost survey indicates that lodging and meal costs should be about 4 percent lower this year than in 2003. This figure is the second largest decrease in these core vacation costs since AAA began these calculations in 1950. The largest decrease in prices was in 1962, when the average cost decreased by 17 percent. The downturn in the economy has had a major impact on the lodging industry and the rates that could be charged. The survey shows that a family of two adults and two children can expect to pay an average of $235 per day for food and lodging. Nationally, lodging rates will average $125 a night, down nearly 6 percent from last year. 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