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Show nN BOX ELDER The fruit stands that comprise Utah's Famous Fruitway — which for decadeshas beena familiar site along U.S. Highway 89 in northern Utah — is getting international attention thanks to a Website sponsored through the Utah State Uni- versity Extensionoffice. The site at utahreach.usu.edu- /boxelder/fruitway, describes the areaas “Valleyorchards backed by rugged, snow-capped peaks,” and notes there are more than 30 vari- eties of peaches to choose from ‘Thesite also offers a “hot line” on thelatest harvests, a “tour” of whatis available at 15 fruit stands along the 10-mile strip of highway, recipes and information on Peach Days that begin Thursday in Brigham City, — BoxElder News Journal DAVIS Davis Countyis celebrating 10 years ofits Central Branch Library in Layton this month. The library will stage a week of educational programs beginning Sept. 14. Throughout the week, library patrons can attend 7 p.m. presentations about Layton history, theater and storytelling. Weekend morning programsinclude youngstorytellers sharing their entries from the Weber State University Storytelling Festival, and a writing workshop by The Work and the Glory author Gerald Lund. Lund’s speech, 9 a.m, on Sept. 19, is in the Layton High School Auditorium. For more information, contact thelibraryat 547.0729.The library is at 155 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton — BrandonLoomis GARFIELD A year after it was first proposed, newbaseball complex that will feature three diamonds is nearing completion in Panguitch. Paid for by a special resort tax and the Garfield County School District, the complex will havedia- monds for softball, high school baseball and Little League. Plans call for a two-story struc- ture for restrooms, concessions, storage and an “eagle’s nest,” where gameswill be announced. — Garfield County News GRAND UTAH A survey of businesses in Moab conducted by a Utah State University economics professor shows mostbusinessesin the town plan on expanding in the next five years. Thesurvey, presented to the Grand County Economie Development County by County = ich Coalition, also notes that businesses face high cost and limited trans- portation and educational opportunities. Many businesses are seasonal with plenty of employment opportunities, but also have high employee turnover and absenteeism. A proposed higher-education to search an areafor lost people by detecting body heat. The latest fund-raiser was oneof several organized by Mapleton resident Angela Petersen, who sawthe cameras demonstrated on a television news magazine and recognized their value. “It bothered methat someone shoulddie in afire knowDaggett ing that the technology was available to save them,” Petersen said Monday. Uo $20,000 each. So far about $13,000 has been raised for the cameras, whichcost — Mark Havnes center for the town that would of- WASHINGTON fer four-year degrees through the The Southwest Utah Public College of Eastern Utah and USU Health Department has confirmed would be beneficial in stabilizing the economy, the survey conclud- a case of pertussis and has 20 other suspected cases in Washington County. Caused by an airbornevi- ed. “The study validated our belief that a higher-education center and a conference center would provide higher-paying, year-round, non: sonal employment,” said Davi Hutchinson, Grand County administrator. — The Times Independent JUAB The Utah Division of State History has given a $5,000 grant to the Elks Lodgein Tintic for upgrades on the group’s building. The funds camefromthe Utah Department of Community and Economie Development. Don Hartley, an architect with the Division of History, says the moneywill go toward repairing the roofofthe buildingthatis listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Elks use the upper floor of the two-story building, while the groundflooris leased to a hardware store and state liquor store. Constructed in the former mining town in 1910, it was designed by Richard C. Watkins, who designed many schools and libraries in central Utah — including the Peteetneet School in Payson. — The Eureka Reporter Juan I Featured Today Health Department has notified health providers inits distriet — miles of Glen Bench Road, a vital corridor for oil operations in the southern part of the county. “We have plans for50 wells out there next year, id Jerry West of J West Oil Field Services. “At 5:30 a.m.,” added Weston Serrano of J West, “there is more traffic on that roadthan in town. If someone passes you, you have to slowto a crawl and wait for the dust to settle.” The county plans to pave the roadthis spring with a 1-inch layer of asphalt, then return next spring to finish the job, The project's price tag is estimated at $60,000 a mile. Commissioners hopeto securea state grant to help cover the cost — Vernal Express UTAH About $4,000 was raised during the Labor Day weekend toward the which includes Washington, Iron. Kane, Garfield and Beaver coun- ties — to look for the symptomsof the disease. If parents havea child theysuspect has pertussis, recognizable bya persistent odd-sound ing cough, they should get themto a doctor. — Ben Winslow WEBER WeberCounty residents on ‘Thursdaywill debate a proposal to change the county's form of government. The proponents who gathered the signatures to force a votethis fall will argue for the proposal. A team selected by Ogden's newspa per, the Standard-Framiner, will advocate keeping theexisting form of government. The existing form uses three commissioners, elected at-large from throughout the county, as leg- islators and executives. If voters SFGoodricht Lobelia ta ial elected at-large. frared The debate is at 7 p.m. in Ogden’s Union Station Auditorium. technology to scan the interiors of burning structures for P205/60R 15 21560815 approve a change, seven council members would beelected bydis: trict, and an executive would be purchase of two thermal-imaging cameras for the Springville and Mapleton volunteer fire departments. Springville Fire Chief Phil- lip Whitney said the devices use in- UINTAH rus, theillness is commonly known as whooping cough Director Gary Edwards says the Uintah County commissioners have approved plans to pave 15 fire victims, Theyalso can be used bodyaboutit,” Owenssaid,“I just community made a difference. chairmanof Utah Coalition of La moreI don't like thepolicy.” Raza. “We are against crime just like everybody else. We support any anti-crime program as long as GOooousVEAR WINGFOOT HP PI9SIGOR'S "47.95" PROSIEORIS 49.95" Thepublicis invited, — Brandon Loomis Gooosrear WRANGLER XL Rabid Bat Pricks Man Who Tried to HelpIt @ Continued from B-1 ing bh front-page story done that hope parents educate their children that you shouldn't be messing with these buggers.” Latinos © Changed Mindof S.L. Councilman ‘Local Idiot Dies Horri- Owenscalled Roden and Dow- @ Continued from B-1 dle “heroes,” adding: “I was just really impressed with how they handled it.” Dowdle said Owens did exactly what public-health officials want people to do anytime theycomein contact with a bat — keepit confined, get medical attention immediately and call either animal control, the state or the local health department. “WhenI called Tom, I told him it was a good thing he went in [to the doctor]. With something like rabies, you don’t want to wait,” shesaid “I keep thinking there's some little boy out there, picking up a bat off the ground and playing with it and not ever telling any- swing vote for many issues before the council, said he was swayed by the widespread opposition in the city’s Latino community The City Council listened to morethan 70 emotionalresidents speak about the issue. According to city administrators tracking opinions at the meeting, about 90 percent of the people who spoke at the four-hour public hearing were against the deputization plan. Most were Latino. “I was overwhelmed by the response of the Latino population,” Thompson said. “I was under the impression that a good portion of the Latinos werein favorofit. To me, the response from the Latino And the moreI think aboutit, the The council was not the only groupthat was divided over the deputization issue. Two Latino advocacy groups had different approaches, One organization, La Allianza Latina, promised not to mobilize critics in exchange for represen- tation on an oversight board that would have dealt with complaints of discrimination. Utah Coalition of La Raza, one of the state’s largest Latino groups, has fought the pilot pro- ject for several months, In meetings with Ortega before the vote, Latinos say they were given an ultimatum: Speak in favor of the deputization project at the council meeting or beleft off the proposed oversight commit- tee. Leaders of Utah Coalition of La Raza said that was a price they werewilling topay. Ortega did not return phone calls from The Tribune seeking comment on the meetings. “Although the police backed off a bit on their position [of excluding critics], we are still opposed to any cooperative ven- ture,’’ said Jesse Soriano, WHILE SUPPLIES 161.95" 63.95" 65.95" wehaveassurancesthatit will not result in harassment of the Hispanic community,” The Allianza Latina also be- lieved that the deputization opened the door for morepolice harassment. But the organization’s leaders believed that the program was a done deal, and theywanted to be involved in the oversight committee. The comments of the head of Allianza Latina, Luis Palomeque, Peele aeny esabeseats) FEATURING ASE CERTIFIED MECHANICS Ck OFF echo those of the Utah Coalition of La Raza leaders 10 months ago. The coalition officially opposed the deputization plan but offered to teach sensitivity training classes for police officers until they learned the project required City Council approval. They then began to campaign against the plan Leaders from the two organizations say the disagreement does not represent a rift in Utah's Latino community, only a difference of opinion. “Differences are health; lomeque said. “When everyone is thinking the same, someoneis not thinking.” a| CLEAN, ENERGY EFFICIENT NATURAL GAS FURNACES MADE BY Internet Access for only $17.95/month* E-Commerce Service aslittle as $19.95/month** A National Provider of Service since 1995 ener the voc tenation WenpentnttoraygroupeWomwnloneSotenrated fe sSenger vehices JD Power aid Associates 1888 ‘ASEon a representative sample of respective owners of responses * ‘Inchsdos secure Server, shopping cart, and product catalog along with on-fine order taking. Nominal one-time set-up fee required. ] CUSTOM MADE INDOOR WEATHER STARTING AT 7 [THEGUDHALL ARETELACE| | Our Annual *1375° Save 30% off ‘on new oF special orders HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES In Historic Sugarhouse 2155 S. 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