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Show 2A Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday December 11, 2001 Forest restoration project proposals sought The Four Corners Sustain- able Forests Partnership has the 2002 request for pro- - Bitohhl ArwiNtniyaiK Publisher Ken Larson Office Manager Circulation Linda Thayn Darla Lee posals for community-base- d forest restoration demonstra-issue- d tion projects and will award L. Davis Editor Patsy Stoddard Ryan Peacock Staff reporter Sports writer James .....Director Ftotsy Stoddard Gasafied Display tion previous demonstration projects toward sustainable business enterprises and demonstrate the application of new technologies or development of new products and markets derived from materials gained in forest restoration. Projects must take place and be directly beneficial to tribes or communities within Arizona, New Mexico and specified counties in Colorado and Utah. Within Utah the following counties are eligible for the grants: Emery, Carbon, Beaver, Cache, Daggett, Duchesne, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Kane, Morgan, Piute, Rich, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne and Weber. OtTTCE Sylvia Nelson Patsy Stoddard Receptionist Receptionist Classified Legal Sylvia Nelson 50 cents per copy; $22 per year delivered by carrier in Carbon and Emery counties; $27 in Utah; $30 out of Utah per year by mail. Office Hours: Monday 8:00 to noon.; Tuesday Friday 9:00 a m. to 5 00 p m. at 190 East Main, Castle Dale, Utah. Classifieds Deadline: Monday at 10:00 a m. for Tuesdays publica- Subscription Rates: tion. Fax (435) (435) progress'll etv.net. issued once a week at Castle Dale, ) Publication No: (USPS Utah. Periodical postage paid at Castle Dale, Utah. Postmaster: Send change of address to PO. Box 589, Castle Dale, UT 84513. All right reserved by the Emery County Progress. All is property of Emery County Progress. No part herein may be reproduced without prior written consent. Telephone: 381-543- 381-243- early next year to qualifying parties. Since 1999, the partnership has granted more than S2.1 million to 48 communities, tribes, nonprofit organizations, businesses and other entities for projects that develop and support technologies and practices associated with forest restorabusition and community-base- d ness sustainability. The partnership is seeking proposals for 2002 that transi- Aimjohng Shirley Stubbs. Jenni Fasseiin more than S500.000 in grants 0747-2129- In considering the proposals, the partnership will be putting special emphasis on collaborative approaches involving more than one entity. In addition, to be considered, a proposal must fall within one or more of the following partnership objec- tives: Increase regional experw ood utitise on innovaand lization, marketing, tive forest restoration strategies by connecting local entrepresmall-diamet- er neurs and other interests to technical assistance specialists, demonstration projects, and workshops. Strengthen and diversify rural economics by supporting community led projects that achieve forest restoration and create high value manufacturing opportunities with the by CROWN KING KOAL Daily 7:00 & 9:00 Daily 7:30 Behind Enemy Lines Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone More than S8 million has been approved for local improvement projects in rural Utah. The CIBs next regular funding meeting is scheduled for April 4. The following local projects were approved for grants and or loans: Green River Drew Barrymore An idea from Kitty Marshall has developed into an annual Green River event, with the city celebrating their second annual Lights in the Park Program on Nov. 28. Amy Wilmarth visited Parks and Recreation City Council member, Carol Ekker, and volunteered to act as program coordinator. Amy solicited the help of many individuals and groups in and outside the community. The city staff, Joni Pace and Christine Monroe, provided guidance and administrative support for this city- BOYS, COLUMBIA ndmqmcars com hcturei PG-1- 3 Coming: SHALLOW HARRY POTTER (PG), HAL, JIMMY NEUTRON, THE LORO OF THE RINGS Continues PRICE THEATRE 30 East Main, Price' KING KOAL Daily 7:00 & 9:00 637-274- 0 All Main Seats $1.50 Daily 7:00, Friday A Saturday 7:00 & 9:00 Zoolander PG-1- Continues KING KOAL Keyboard PG-1- 3 3 Starts Friday, Dec. 14 - with Stand, Book All Dally 7:00 & 9:00 Domestic Disturbance Starts Friday, Dec. 14 rmpTiETTO & Adaptoc for only wide event. The park light display was designed and installed by the $())00 PG-1- 3 58 Increase regional fourcornersforests.com. To obtain a copy of the RFP, or for information on grant opportunities the Utah representative is David Schen. He can be reached at the Utah Division of Forestry 4 at or (801) agree- ment and understanding around forest restoration through nu 538-550- on-li- ne nrsf.dschenstate.ut.us. for the purchase of two new trucks for the maintenance department of the city on the border of Emery and Grand counties. Huntington - $222,500 grant, $222,500 loan for curb and gutter improvements. Castle Valley Special Service District - $275,175 grant, pick-u- p $743,825 loan for street, curb, gutter and storm drain im- districts eight member communities in western Emery County. Green River - $50,000 grant provements in the dessert, the Relief Society took on the responsibility of 400 cinnamon rolls, and mouth watering pies were baked by a variety of Community Center volunteers. More than fifty door prizes Green River Fire Department volunteers, Howard and Sharon Burnett, Blaine Allen, Phill Engleman, Jason Fabert, Albert Lucero, Marty and Connie Spadafora, Dale and Darline Johnson and family and Dustin were collected by Joann Wetherington and Amy Gingerich. The opening prayer was offered by Pastor Kirk Dunham of the Community Bible Church. The Christmas meal was chili, rolls, and dessert. The chili was prepared by the Beta Zeta Sorority, City Council members, and LDS Relief Society members. Wilmarth from Green River, Price, and Castle Dale businesses, which were drawn for during the meal. Approximately 350 individu- The Community Bible Church als enjoyed this community event in the OK Anderson Park and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da-y Saints cultural baked rolls and corn bread to compliment the chili, and for hall. (Information provided by Christine Monroe.) ...local service, a free phone and 2,000 anytime minutes. MUSIC , tion projects. For information on the partnership and its projects, visit the website at www. nesses. Reduce the loss of natural resources as well as improve wildlife habitat by encouraging the restoration of forest ecosystems at risk for catastrophic fire, insects and disease. HOMETOWN NEWS Open 6:30, Show at 7 ends Dec. 13 WITH value-adde- 687-927- 5 Riding in cars Mow d est, and manufacturing forest products. Develop and expand markets for products made from small diameter material by fostering regional and national networks as well as providing professional assistance to busi- CIB funds local rural projects iSTARUHEATREf Huntington merous learning forums such as conferences, workshops, and demonstration project field trips. Grants will be made under a U.S. Forest Service award to New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resource Department from Economic Action Program, Rural Development Grant Funds. New Mexico is serving as fiscal agent for the partnership in the demonstra- products. Merge environmental and economic concerns by helping identify relationships between ecosystem needs, jobs in the for- East Main, Price 637-013- 4 sa - Notice of Judgment Levy Tax Increase Emery County is proposing to increase taxes in the year 2002 to cover a refund ordered by the Utah State Tax Commission to centrally assessed property appeals. The appeal includes: Pacificorp The total refund amount is $343,000. As a result of the proposed judgment, the impact on a $75,000 residence will be $11.06 and the impact on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity will . be $20.10. 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