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Show jGp' rv intv 11V9 ONKHtna Si9Q2W0CJI SIS l sooai' c 1.0 Visit us on the World Wide Web http:www.ecprosress.com I NcivroosevsS5BeflAm 9S 'dC- ifrsmWU- -. -- - SOrieM0iS93Z - S. - I iT5K iftimr- - iCSD u 13 Service disttiriictt ipQamis For done without seeing an increase in taxes. In the year 2000 we were $29,000 over budget, in the year 2001 projected budget there is an estimated $190,280 shortfall. The money to cover these deficits has and will come from reserve funds which will be depleted in the next few years, Leamaster said. The Administrative Control Board of the district is considering which of these alternatives would be the most beneficial. The water and sewer user fees have never been increased in 24 years. However, a tax increase may be a more equitable way of spreading out the expenses than to increase user fees. The average homeowner would see less out of pocket expense with a tax increase, than with an increase in user fees. General Obligation bonds are repaid with property taxes. CVSSD monies are in two By PATSY STODDARD Staff, Emery County Progress The Castle Valley Special District has a number of projects slated to begin as spring approaches Emery County. Darrel Leamaster, district manager for the CVSSD said, In 1994 voters authorized a $10 million bond issue for the CVSSD to construct new projects in the county. This March 5 we will utilize $1 million of this in authobond, which will leave $743,825 rized, but unissued bond.According to Leamaster the time is where the district will need to look at another bond election for additional funding. If it is to keep constructing as it has done in the past the voters will have to apse prove another bond authorization. Leamaster said he believes this could be bias y separate categories, the money that comes from bonds or grants is to be used for new construction only. We received $283,000 in grant money this year which will also become available on March 5. The money from taxes and user fees Is used for maintenance and general operation expenses. We determine which projects are to be completed In a yea r by the amount of money available to use on them, each city will submit a wish list to us with projects they would like to see completed. These lists might include street paving, storm drains, water lines, sewer lines, curb and gutter or other projects. We apply to tW Community Impact Board for funding. They generally give us a lot less than what we ask for, we at that time divide up the money so each, town will get their fair share," Leamaster said. This year Emery, Clawson, and Perron iiu opcgsd spg ri ijggflSrv- in - INSIDE city streets will get a chip seal. Emery will also receive funds for a drainage project. Fferron will also install curb and gutter, and part of their funds will go toward sewer improvements. Clawson will also use their funds for drainage and water lines. Orangeville will divide their project money between streets, curb and gutter and drainage. Castle Dale will put their funds into paving streets. Huntington will use their funds to pave streets and also for drainage, Leamaster said. Cleveland has projects planned in the areas of streets, curb and gutter, and sewer. Elmo will use their funds for streets and curb and gutter. The Emery, Clawson and Perron chip seal project will open for bids on Peb. 15. The Continued on PAGE3A. i V h Valentines Fun County eyes creating OHV play areas L By JAMES Young and old gather for annua! carnival 6A. Charlie Brown Drama department presents play on comic classic DAVIS Editor, Emery County Progress 8A. Emery County' has received a grant for the creation of off highway vehicle play ar- BRIEFLY eas. The $10,000 matching grant from Utah State Parks Motorized Trail Funds will help fund the identification and creation of OHV play areas near communities in the county, of according to Margaret Swasey, the county recreation subcommittee. Were looking to locate (the play areas) near communities where young people can go out with their OHV s. We want to identify some open places where they can go out and have fun where it is legal to do so," Leavitt signs first step in improving co-ch- - communications ; for rural Utah r , Swasey said. The county also hopes with the creation of the play areas it will take some of the pressure off trails in sensitive areas of the San Rafael. The challenge now is in finding places where an OHV play area would be suitable. One such area under consideration is an area controlled by the Bureau of Land Management between Clawson and Fferron that and emergency response, and The communications network will run from southeastern Utah to Salt Lake City. The Fiber Conduit System, using Utahs highways, will provide a path to support Internet and telecommunications services between Denver, Salt Lake City and the West coast. Utah will benefit from this agreement as telecommunications service providers will compete to provide services to citizens, governments and businesses using the conduit. The state will also receive compensation from Adesta for use of its interstate Phis compensation is in the form of fiber links from Salt Lake City to the southeastern border. The system is designed to support the Utah of Department Transportations Advanced Traffic Management System, coordinating traffic incidents on Interstate 15 to Spanish Fbrk, State Route 6 to Green River, and eventually east along Interstate 70. The expanded system will he able to monitor traffic delays, aid public safety organizations with emergency response and advise motorists. The system will also have the capacity to provide new and advanced services to state government and public schools, as well as the general fiber-base- motorcross race track. Swasey said the county is looking to create such play areas near all towns in the county, with neighboring communities, such as Clawson and Perron or Castle Dale and Huntington, sharing an area. Swasey also cautioned that the creation of such areas wasnt goingto happen over- night. Even after the possible sites are identified it could be a three to four year process. What kind of environmental studies which will be necessary for creation of a play area is dependant on what locations are decided upon. We will also have to mark the boundaries and put up some amenities, Swasey over Union Friday night. ' SPAIRTAN t rights-of-wa- was a good week for Emery basketball as the Lady Spartans overcame injury, turnovers and a fired-u- p competitor to win their first round state playoff game. For the Emery High boys basketball team it was perhaps It the best week all year as they beat Richfield to secure a number one seed in the state tournament and then beat Hurricane in the first round of the tournament. For more on the Emery basketball teams see Page 11 A. 381-555- Housing slump down Homes - vtk- - i Ks 4, Y sales "07 v r ; - .YY, V O S. f vit- - "'" TCY Av r v 3 W- -l ,wV'' tV - - tY i TvA - r it - - v - - Photo by Phil Fauver Fun on the Ice Boy Scout troops gathered at Huntington Lake State Park Feb. 1 0 for Klondike Derby 2001 . Scouts had a chance to try their hand at rope tying, ice bowling, an egg fry and of course the klondike derby itself, where patrols acting as huskies pull specially designed homemade sleds around a field course. y. high-capaci- On the Move The county is also looking for community input on what areas they would consider ideal for a play area close to their community. Swasey said citizens with suggestions for such play areas should call the 2 Public Lands Office at d, in-ki- said. J 28 percent ty public. The fourth quarter of 2000 showed a 28 percent drop in homes sales for the area, according to figures released by the Utah Association of Realtors. The average price of a home in the area is 24 percent, with an average home price of $272,622. The average price for a home in The State Information Technology Services Division, the Utah Education Network and UDOT have worked co- $108,066, and sales were up nearly 20 percent. operatively in the planning and sign of the network. $87,991. The Salt Lake Board of Realtors reported a 5 percent drop in home sales and a 9 percent drop in condominium sales in the fourth quarter 2000 as compared to the fourth quarter of 1999. The average price of a home in the Salt lake area is $176,479, which is an increase of slightly more than 2 percent. Condominiums in Salt Lake average around $128,989, which is an increase of nearly 1 1 percent. The greater Ogden area experienced a nearly 3 percent increase in home sales, but a 12 percent decrease in condominium sales. Home prices were slightly higher in the area, with an average price of $136,792, while condominium prices dropped 10 per- Statewide homes sales decreased in the fourth quarter. The statewide average shows that sales are down more than three percent from fourth quarter 1999. Although there was an overall decrease in home sales during the fourth quarter of 2000, we expect 2001 to be a healthy year for the real estate industry, thanks to lower mortgage interest rates,' said Sam Sampson, UAR president. The average price for a home in Utah was $153,746, excluding Park City statistics, which tend to inflate the average. This is a nearly four percent Increase compared to fourth quarter 1999. Out of the 14 boards reporting, eight of the boards actually experienced an Increase in sales, however, a sales drop in the remaining six boards was significant enough to effect the state average. Wasatch County reported an Increase of the BrighamTremonton area was cent. Park City reported a slight increase in the number of home sales, but a significant drop in the number of condominiums sold Continued on PAGE 3A. .iminr it m iiihuhshiiuiiii iKmMuiiiiiMjiiiqif if h de- Disaster relief help available for livestock Due to seven) drought conditions, . Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman has designated Emery and Carbon counties as natural disaster areas for the 2000 crop year. The two counties have been approved for the Livestock Assistance Program, which will provide financial assistance to farmers who are eligible for compensation for 2000 grazing losses. If you are interested In applyingfor the Livestock Assistance Program, call the Farm Service Agency Office at (435) The Farm Service Agency is located at 88 South, 1st East In Castle Dale. 1 . 381-230- 0. Vj POOR COPY p pro- vide advanced services to government and public schools. has, in years past, been used as a r C jvernor Mike Leavitt signed an trgrlettfcrH FLb. 14 between the state of Utah and Adesta Communications, to provide a communications network for the state. This network will serve as a first step in improving broadband access in rural Utah communities. It will also increase traffic safety |