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Show Page C8— THE DAILY HERALD,Provo, Uteh, Friday, May 10, 1996 HIGHLIGHTS: (Continued from Page C7) colors and upholstery patterns. They are backed by a nonprorated 20 year guarantee on the steel frame anda five year guarantee on the craftsmanship and upholstery. SALT LAKE CITY — Monroe Inc. Thursday announced results for the first quarter ended March 31. For the mostrecentfirst quarter, Monroc reported net loss of $1,040,688 on revenues of $9.2 million In comparison, results for the first quarter in 1995 showed net loss of $665,480 on revenues of $7.1 million. Both periods include a noncash employee stock option plan contribution against earnings of$200,000. Monroc attributedafirst quarter increase in general and administrative expense of approximately $329,000, or 7 cents per share, trom thefirst quarter of 1995 primarily to production start-up costs on its $21-million, 18-month contract for the construction ofa correctional facility in Oregon The companyalso noted higher operating costs resulting from more adverse weather conditions during the 1996 period versus the 1995 period. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Allen Hotlen has been named by Bonneville International Corp. as general managerfor three radio stations the company is acquiring in Washington, D.C Hotlen — currently program director for Bonneville’s San Francisco KOIT-AMand FMstations — will serve as general manager for new properties WXTR-FM, WXVR-FMand WQSI-AM “Allan is a motivator and team builder. He has the experience necessary to build strong stations in the Washington market,” Bonneville executive vice president BruceReesesaid Wednesday “He also understands the challenges and opportunities facing radio over the next decade and has the creative vision to respond to those challenges,” Reese added Hotlen previously has worked as general manager of KKSA-AM 5 f.. at WSWFFM and WAYK-AM in Fort Meyers, Fla. and at WPEN-AMin Philadelphia. SALT LAKE CITY — Coconino S.M.A. Ine. announced Thursday that it has acquired privatelyheld Douglas Financial. a Salt Utah housing discrimination claims decreasing Lake City-based financial planning firm, for 15,600 shares of Cenonino’s convertible preferred stock. Coconino $.M.A. is a fast- rowing consumer product manu- eee, in the air freshener industry. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Ad-HaTTeRs Inc. of Park City,\Cecenino manufactures and takes a top-selling auto air freshenerin the form of a westernstyle “cowboy” hat SALT LAKE CITY — Aretie Circle Restaurants Inc., with more than 96 stores in nine Western states, is now testing several new low-fat items. In addition to its traditional menu, the company now offers a variety of chicken-and garden salads with fat-free dressing. A garden burger and chicken andturkey sandwiches with whole-wheat bunsare other menuadditions. Initially, Arctic Circle launched the newlite menu at six Salt Lake City locations, and recently expanded the promotion throughout Utahand parts of Idaho. SALT LAKE CITY — ICM EquipmentSales and Rentals, a division of Wheeler Machinery Co., has been named a 1995 winner of the Dealer of the Year Awards by both Caterpillar and Mitsubishi. ICM’s achievement was based onits outstanding performance in programs that measure various levels of business excellence. ICM markets lift trucks and related equipment in Utah and parts of Nevada, Wyoming and Arizona SALT LAKE CITY - Wasatch Crest Mutual Insurance Co. announced that it has acquiredthe Oregon branch operations of Utah HomeFire Insurance Co. Located in Lake Oswego, Ore.. the branch handlesa large volumeof nonstandard automobile insurance. OREM — Case Corp. of Racine, Wis.. announcedthis week that it has agreed to a corporate license with Promodel Corp. Case. a leading world-wide designer, manufacturerand distributor of agricultural and consiruction equipment, will be applying the ProModel simulation software to improve manufacturing operations and supply chain processes Case’s Advanced Manufacturing and Quality Engineering group, located in Burr Ridge. IIL, has teamsin all of Case’s manufacturing locations world-wide to help implement solutions By SHAUNNA ERWIN The Daily Heraid “The majority ¢f these com- ing. % Make housing unavailable, plaints were due to discrimination Utah housing discrimination complaints have taken a tum for the better and are expected to conlinue to decrease, according to the Utah Industrial Commission. based on race and disability,” said complaints dropped 35 percent in 1995 — significant drop from complaints — that being familial Status where primary concerns appear to be regarding source of ee and families with chilren,” Statisties from the UIC indicate 1994’s high of 131 gases. “Knowledge .ig prevention,” commissioner educate the pubic about issues. Before, many péople in Utah didn’t know what was and what wasn't legal. Through public seminars and other publicity, people are learning.” The Utah Association of Realtors along with the National Association of Realtors educates home buyers, homesellers and realtors of the anti-discrimination law and how toavoid discriminatory practices. “Fair housing means equal access, andit’s the realtor’s job to ensure that a person’s ability to rent or own is limited only by how much he canafford,” said Gage color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin and also strengthens the enforcement authority of the U.S. Department of Justice and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Although numbers of complaints dropped in Utah last year, 85 cases of housing discrimination were reported. Of these complaints, one came from Box Elder County, two from Cache Couaty, twofrom Utah County, two from Washington County, eight from Weber County, eight from Davis County and 62 from Salt Lake County — one wasin the financing phase. four in the sales phase and 79 in rental situations. e fair housing law. Realtors have a personal and professional obtigation to protect renters, buyers and * Setdifferent terms, conditions sellers from housing discriminaSherrie Hayashi, Fair Housing coordinator for the UIC's Anti- or privilegesfor sale or rental of a tion.” If someone feels their rights z Discrimination Division. “For dwelling. * Provide different housing ser- have been violated, they may fill 1996 to date, we're seeing a return out a Housing Discrimination , to the more traditional sourc2 of vices or facilities. * Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale or rental. « For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting). “Knowledge is prevention. Over the past year there has been an extensive effort to educate the public about [equal housing] issues. Before, many people in Utah didn’t know what was and what wasn’t legal. Compiaint form available from UIC’s Anti-Discrimination Divi sion at 801-530-6801 or 1-800222-1238 or contact the Utalt Association of Realtors at 801+ 268-4747. Complaints can be filed for up to one year after an alleged violation but should be filed as soon as possible. 3 Once a complaintis filed, HUD will notify the plaintive when the’ compiaintis received and will also notify the alleged violator of thé complaint permitting them to sub- Through public seminars and other publicity, people are learning.” — Colleen Colton, commissioner, Utah Industrial Commission “mit an answer, HUDwill then try * Deny anyone access to or membership ina facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) relatedto the sale or rental of housing. Those with disabilities have additional protection. Landlords may notrefuse to make reasonable modifications to a dwelling or complaint is filed. HUD may) expense, if necessary for the handicapped personto use the housing However, where reasonable, the to sell a house but after learning the buyeris black fails to keep the agreement aad the buyer files property to its original condition authorize the attorney general to go to court to prevent the sale to any other buyer until HUD investigates the complaint. For a copy of laws and regulations regarding fair housing, contact the nearest HUD regional office or writeto: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Room 5116 Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, South West, W ington, D.C., 20410-2000, or call (202) 708-2878 Editor's note: To receive more information onfair housing prac-” tices or an NAR brochure on equal opportunityin housing, contact the Utah Association of Realtors at 801-268-4747. Tolearn howtofile a discrimination complaint, contact the Utah Industrial Commission’s Anti-Discrimination Division at 801-530-6801 or 1-800- Most casesresult in a letter or phone call, said Colton. “It just takes a phonecall totell the owner or whoever is involved that what Froerer, president of the Utah they are doing is against the law — Association of Realtors. “The most say they thought they could best way to avoid potentially discriminatory situationsis to be fully educated about the law's requirements. Awarenessis the key.” In 1989, the Utah Legislature passed the Utah Fair Housing Act Revisedin 1993, the Act declares a national policy of fair housing throughout the United States. The law makesillegal any discrimination in the sale, lease or rental of housing or making housing otherwise unavailable because of race. ¢ Deny a dwelling. rent to whoever they wanted. But it doesn’t work that wa But what exactly constitutes housing discrimination? According to the U.S. Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Devel- opment, if a home buyer or home seller has ever asked a real estate agent any ofthe following questions, they could be violating the Fair Housing Act: + Whatreligion are my potential neighbors? * Will [ have “problems” in this neighborhood? Will you let me know who you show my hometo? Which buyer is making this offer? Although these statements may not necessarily violate the Fair Housing Act, they canbe contrived to be discriminatory In the sale and rental of housing, according to the U.S. Departmentof Housing and Urban Development. no one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, relin, sex, familial status or handicap: * Refusal to rentorsell housing. + Refuse to negotiate for hous- commonuse areas, at the tenant's to complete the investigation with! .in 100 days of receiving the com4 plaint. , If immediate help is needed t stop a serious problem caused by a, Fair Housing Act violation, HUD may be able to assist as soon as a authorize the state attorney general! to go to court to seek temporary or} preliminaryrelief, pending the out-) come of the compiaint, if irrepara-+ ble harm is likely to occur without HUD’sinterventionor there is sub= stantial evidence that a violation of the Fair Housing Act occurred. For example,if a huilder agrees, tenant must agree to restore the complaint with HUD, HUD may upon moving. A landiord also may not refuse to make reasonable accommodationsin rules, policies, practices or services if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing For example, a building with a “no pets” policy must allowa visually impaired tenantto use the housing. Along with tenants and owners, realtors have an obligation to obey fair housing rules. Article 10 ofthe National Association of Realtors Code ofEthics requires that “Realtors shall not be a party to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.” “Equal housing opportunity does open doors,” said Froerer. “The realtor organization is fully committed to complying with the 222-1238. 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