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Show M Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday December 10, 2002 3A Animal Control Continued from PAGE 2A. There are not many county animal tags sold. Most people are not even aware that they need a county tag for their animal, said Dr. Jensen. Commissioner Sitterud commented on the idea of installing the microchip with a portion of the initial impound fee. Dr. Jensen said the impound fee for an animal with a microchip would only be $5 because the owner could easily be identified. Dr. Jensen also commented that the county should be able to recoup some of the fees for nuisance animals. The commission determined to take the matter under advisement and discuss the animal control fees. They thanked Dr. Jensen for presenting the information to the commission. The next item on the agenda was Diane Tadehara with a presentation of the Youth and Families with Promise program. She said the program in the county is operated by the county extension office. The Utah program has been a model across the nation and is highly successful and unique. The program has two levels of mentoring for youth 4 years of age. I like to call them, kids on the brink of success who just need a little boost to give them the lifeskills to become contributing members of society These children are lined up with a young adult ipentor and also a grand mentor who is a vital link in the program. This triangle forms a strong base for the child. The program deals with the 40 developmental assets that have been determined after several surveys as the skills kids need for individual success. Right now we have 36 kids who have been identified to participate in the program and we are looking for high school students to participate with a child and commit to one hour per wfeek Commissioner Hatch addressed the issue, he said that state aid is available for aeronautic im- provements and that they realize the importance of rural airports. The airport plan for the Huntington Airport includes work on the existing runway. Lighting will be redone and rehabilitation of grading and drains is also on the list. A unicorn radio system with weather information for pilots will be installed. The county has been approved for a 90 and 10 percent split for funding. The amount approved is $202,000 and the road district number one has agreed to put up the match for the county portion. The motion was made and seconded to approve the grant for the upgrades at the airport. The next item on the agenda was the ratification of the contract with state motor vehicle. The next item was the appointment of Olive Anderson from Green River to the Emery County Travel Bureau. The position became available when someone from the east end of the county resigned. Anderson will fill their unexpired term. The bureau is comprised of three members from the east end of the county, three from the west and three at large members. The next item on the agenda was the discussion of a yard light for the Ferron Senior Citizens Center. There was an accident recently where a woman leaving the building after dark missed the first step and landed face first at the bottom of the stairs. There are two ramps leaving the building and one set of steps. There isnt currently any lighting which illuminates the steps. In addition to added lighting it was recommended that the steps be painted a bright color to further identify them. It was determined that Utah 10-1- i Power w ould be contacted about installing one light pole and possibly two if the need is determined. Maughn Guymon from the office of aging has agreed to pay for one of the poles and if with the child where they would do activities. College credit is also available for these students who will act as mentors and community service is an important part of scholarship appli- Commissioner ing. The next item on the agenda was the setting of a budget hearing for Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. If further meetings are required an extension of the Monday meeting will be scheduled. All budget matters need to be completed by Dec. 17. The next item on the agenda was the tax adjustment for a citizen who had been placed on the tax rolls twice and another adjustment for land which qualifies under green belt. The next item on the agenda was the discussion of a county ordinance to provide for recovery of any expenses incurred in the cleanup of the sudden and unexpected release of any haz- ardous materials. Commissioner Johnson pointed out times where the county has participated in such cleanups and was not compensated. The new ordinance would provide some provisions for deafingwith these types of situations should the need arise. A public hearingwill be set up for public review of the ordinance and then action will be taken on the matter. The next item was the tabling of the matter of the NMS transmitter. A previous understanding was that the transmitter could be housed in the Horn measures the division has implemented for the preservation of this species. Berg also reported that the rotenone treatment at Duck Fork Reservoir had been completed this fall to remove the nonnative species of trout. This reservoir will serve as a brood lake to raise large numbers of fish which will then be planted in other streams. The division has plans to treat the tributaries once more before the stocking of the Colorado Cutthroat. Tiger trout will be stocked beginning next summer so the anglers will have some catchable trout while the cutthroat are being established. The Ferron Dam will need to be rebuilt and has been brought Berg also reported that with temporarily lost fishing opportunities at Ferron Reservoir and Duck Fork, additional catchable rainbows would be stocked at Willow I ,ake. le also mentioned 1 the concern about the fish kill that has occurred at Wriglcy Springs these past two years. le said they are cooperating with the forest sen ice to construct a livestock exclosure fence which w ill help in the matter. The livestock do not need access to the water in the reservoir because they have access to other watering. Another concern is road traffic mtoss the dam and weed growth along the lake and these issues are being looked at. 'Hie pipeline that fmls Marys Lake is in disrepair and the division was informed that they need to purchase water rights 1 Continued on PAGE4A. Home Grown News Since 1900 Now On Tin Wm www.ecprogress.com. cently recognized by the Utah Department of Public Safety at their annual awards banquet. Julie received the Citizen Service Award, which recognizes an exceptional act of citizenship wherein an individual contributes service of critical importance to the department and the citizens of the state of Utah. In 1998 Castleview Hospital began a Smart Start class for parents who d were having babies. About of the class was spent on teaching participants how to use a car seat. At the request of her staff, Julie helped arrange for her nurses to receive additional state and national training on car seat usage. Because of these efforts, the hospital has now given out more than 700 car seats and has checked more than 500 children on seat belt usage. Castleview Hospital congratulates Julie and the entire Womens Services Staff. Thanks to their efforts, childrens lives are being saved. one-thir- 637-627- 1. CASTLEVIEW .HOSPITAL 911 E. 100 No., Price - ics program is seeing good progress on native cutthroat populations. Currently they have 14 known populations which are 99 percent genetically pure. In Emery County these include populations in Big Bear, Tie Fork, Gentry Hollow and Little Horse Creeks. The environmentalists want to have the Colorado Cutthroat listed as an endangered species, but Berg pointed out that he doesn't think that will happen because of the a with Family Practice physicians, Shane D. Gagon, MD and Jeannee Olsen, PAC. We appreciate and would like to thank the community and Castleview Hospital for all your support. If you have decided to have your care transferred to another office, please contact us at With written consent, your records will be forwarded to the office of your choice. III We Repair ABS BRAKES PERFORMANCE ing. Berg reported that the aquat- Castleview Hospital Womens Services Director, Julie Sprague was re- Will be closing his Internal Medicine practice on December 20, 2002. His patient charts and medical records will remain in the office at 280 N. Hospital Drive, Suite 4, Price, Utah, 2 Commissioner Johnson said he could foresee scheduling qpnflicts as most work and school schedules are similar. He said the commission would meet with the elected officials and discuss their needs in letting employees in their departments participate in the program. ' The next item on the agenda was the discussion of the Highway Safety Project Application. Hatch down to a safe level and the repair work w ill Ik1 done next summer. He also mentioned that with the draining of the reservoir they are looking at taking that opMiiunity to remove the brook trout from the reservoir. Before this is done fishing regulations will be relaxed and anglers will be able to catch more of these fish. Mountain communications building but the weather service would provide all upkeep to the transmitter; as this was not what the contract in question specifically spelled out the commission elected to table the matter until things are spelled out more specifically in regards to the transmitter. The next item was the citizen concerns. Mesia Nyman from the forest service was on hand YING WANG, MD a child. progress at this time and the big horn sheep on the Dirty Devil herd have increased. At the recent sheep observation day near Moab, they saw 25 different animals from three herds and Bates considered the day a success with about 35 people participat- complemented the forest service for the good job they did on the area fires. He said he is glad that reclamation is now included in the cost of a fire and that it is begun immediately after the fire. They also presented pins to Commissioner Johnson and expressed their appreciation in working with him through the years. The next item on the agenda was the signing of the contract for a surplus property sale to be held by the sheriffs office. It was also determined that they would add the road department to the list so they can participate as the need arises. The next item on the agenda was Louis Berg with the monthly report from the Division of Wildlife Resources. He said that he would soon be leaving the division to take a job in Idaho In their wildlife division. He said he had talked to the different managers of departments to see what they had to report to the commission. Mike Milburn said they dont have a lot going on but they have seen an increase in poaching and would appreciate any calls from people to report suspicious activity Bill Bates reported that the cations. The grand mentor meets with the child once a month, said Tadehara. Tadehara presented to the commission the idea of having oounty employees participate in the program and w ork with the kids. She suggested an employee could perhaps leave work early at some point and then spend that extra time during the evening or whenever could be arranged to work with antlerless elk hunts are in to present a plaque to the commission for their support in the previous fire season. Nyman said the 2002 fire season was unprecedented and the commission helped minimize loss and suffering through their contributions. an additional pole is needed funding will need to be addressed. Utah Power will assess the need and the county will do what is needed to secure the safety of those using the Perron Senior Center. 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