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Show i UGH S069-?- n9 dIT I0-J3-- iisih- - 108th Year ; April 6, 2000 No. -- llts sew lfl AJ.I3 mwi mgg3 wa 3 C0si lcDC a DOUG Sit) Id 33 in H jg r,iyn-g- n iio;a!jaw IS01 Thursday V0 Price Utah 28 PRWID discusses 7 Castle Valieynews briefs Check out the newspapers website 2. at www.sunad.com or call districts projects V. J.) i 1 ' ; vV- t (;, Vs. i Price River Water Improvement District discussed several items rangtngfrom bid openings - on the ammonia nitrification plant and Ridge Road water line to increasing board member compensation at Tuesdays pub-li- e ,,, CiVV J .v JA fafS' ;Xv Sv kV ?7 I e J . t I; -.- tf-'vrr ;J -- Jv.. : 5 FYonL V - -- , District representatives will meet with the Utah Community Impact Board on April 6 for final approval of PRWIDs request for mil, a zero percent Interest $1 lion loan. Afterward, they will get approval of a 4 percent $1 million loan from the Utah Division of Water Quality board. Both loans will result in a $2 per month increase per residential equivalent valley wide. New federal guide-fine-s force the district to remove ammonia before the water used . by the district is reintroduced into the Price River. A public hearing has been set for April 18 at 7 p.m. to receive public input concerning the project We have done the best that we can with the available options," yJ' - School officer, Carbon High aides track students' attendance Jodi Mascara has the often times unappreciated task , of keeping track of Carbon High's studentfaody, making sure the teenagers are A school and in the appropriate classrooms on a daily basis. Assisted by student aides' Tricia Gunderson, Teresa Howa and Nick Leonard, Mascara contacts parents when their students are not' in school, obtains reasons for student absences and family emergency. If such communication cannot be made, a written excuse signed by parent or guardian must be delivered when the student returns to school. A verbal or written request from the parent or guardian which is approved by the school administrator or designee in advance will excuse the student Such advance requests will allow.tlie student time to secure assign- deals with student truancy. Under Utah state law parents or guardians are obliged to enforce compulsory school attendance laws. Such laws a re intended to fa--. ments. cilitate development of skills and knowledge necessary for students to learn to function in a modem demo-crat- ic society through attending school regularly. Oral communication from parent or guardian on the day of the absence is required to excise iti case of illness or Only under exceptional circumstances, however, or final examinations be given earlier. Makeup assignments from teachers after an excused absence may be obtained and completed in the same number of days as absent plus one. Additional time may be granted by the teacher in extenuating circumstances. Work missed while truant or on an unexcused absence cannot be made' up: will, midterm Carbons rodeo club slates performance dates, queen contest break-awaya- nd 637-066- . , must be approved by a majority vote of local legislative body The appointing authority in Utah statutes establish spe- the municipal justice court judge cific eligibility requirement? and process is the mayor; explained selection procedures for the ap- Carbon County Attorney Gene pointment of a municipal justice Strate duringa recent Interview The mayor appoints the most courtjudge. The guidelines mandate that, qualified candidate and the sdeo- - -municipal governments adver- tion is confirmed by a majority tise for applicants to fill vacan- -. vote of the governing body-i- n this' des on the justice court case, the city council. After local elected officials State law empowers the apto confirm screen an appointment, Strate4 the pointing authority indicated that state statute reapplications and select a candidate to occupy the justice court quires the municipalitys legal counsel to screen the candidates position. In order to comply with the qualifications and evaluate the Individual's eligibility to serve on designated criteria, the appointrecommendation the justice court ing authoritys , : In addition, the law specifies plant Utah Heritage garden in south Price Based on the appointee's successful completion of the mandated orientation program and a favorable written opinion from the municipalitys legal counsel, the judicial council must for- -, malty certify the candidate as qualified to occupy the judgeship prior to finalizing an appointment "The judicial council has the final say in the municipal judge-shi- p appointment process - the council can accept or reject snap- pointee," pointed out Strate. , . The local chapter of the Utah Native Plant society is working with FTice city to establish a Utah Heritage Garden at 46 East 300 South. The site is beingshapod and a planting party planned for April 29. Volunteers are being sought to help plant and maintain the garden once it is in place. The organization is plantlnggardens at various achods and paries around the state. The goal is to teach residents about Utah's native plant heritage as well as showing people that they can have lovely yards using the principles of waterwise landscaping. The need to conserve water In home land--. scapes is becoming more acute as the population Increases. far more information, contact Susan : Meyer at scmeyersisnaxom. nt Coal Country housing A resident of the county where the municipality is located or an adjacent county for at least six months Immediately preced- Zions Bank has secured a $10,000 grant from the challenge fund for the Coal Country housing project In Price from the Fbd-er- al Home Loan Bank of Seattle. The project ' ing appointment. A qualified voter county of residence. of the ' . gains challenge grant . works to provide affordable housing for ; families. Specifically the grant money will be used to renovate and rehabilitate current housing that exists within the city limits. In addition to the grant, Zions will also contribute $1,500 in technical assistance for the low-lnoo- 3 f.v-- ' rate ..'(ij's ' ; ; K in southeast region V 7 I . project Utah Department of Work- ditions, the yearover rate of inforce Services reports that the crease In the number of southeastern district leads the wage and salaried jobs, was 2.6 state with the highest unemploypercent for February 2000, ment rate at 5.5 percent Utah's job growth rate was At the local level, Carbon generally stable through 1999, County experienced the lowest and the current month continues unemployment rate in the district thaftrend. at 4.7 percent in February On the national scene, the United States Jobless rate, at 4.1 However; Carbon Countys unemployment figure still registers for February Is also up slightly well above the states total rate of from the January 2000 estimate, 3.0 percent and slightly exceeds which, at 4.0, was the lowest , the national 4.1 percent jobless monthly rate in more than 30 rate. . ; r years. ' Utah? unemployment rate for One year ago, the UJS,. rate February rose slightly to 3.0 stood at 4 .4 percent job from the revised 2.8 percent jobgrowth In the U.S., at 2.0 percent less figure for January 2000. .tyeaixjuer. Is practically the same "The Just completed annual reas the 22 percent annual avervisions to the unemployment rate age rate for 1999. series place Utahs rate back near "The United States ongoing 3.0 percent. February is the economic expansion, at over nine fourth consecutive month at ap- years in length, setsanew record proximately this level. However; for duration with every month the broad picture shows that , that passes," observed Bob Gross, Utah's labor market remains in Utah department director. Moreabout the same condition as it was over, economic growth during during 1998 and 1999. The labor fourth quarter 1999, at an annual force is growing modestly and rate of &9 percent, was at the fastest pace in 13 years. Fbaring the unemployment is staying low; explained Ken Jensen, chief rapid growth; combined with economist for the department. widespread labor shortages, will ' accelerate inflation, Fbderal Re. About 33,000 Utahns were unserve Bank chairman Greenspan employed in February 2000. indicated he will push for an . Utah's other primary indicator of current labor market con on pege2A) Coal Country Is grateful for the support of Zions Bank," commented Lynda Wrnei;. rrx' non-far- m ; - . vr' 't - 1r ; ., f .y ; . w fami-lies- ; r A' : . )r ! J J f -- - f j- u I W ' ' 'vmt ' i . - . - jpf ' . i.SAd.m Helper auxiliary donates stuffed animals to sheriffs office . Zions Bank is pleased to participate in this important project," said Scott Anderson, president and chief executive officer, The need for affordable houslngcontinues to exceed Hie availability of units through-ou- t the state.". ' Each of the homes In the Coal Country project will consist of approximately 1,050 square feet of space and are designed to fit the scale and character of the neighbor hood. The homes will have at least three v bedrooms and one bathroom. : "This effort to provide housing Is part of ' ' the commitment to community smioe we've maintained for more than 126 years," said Robert Rendon, Zions Bank's community , reinvestment act director. "Were happy these homes will fulfill the basic needs of the residents." Last year, Zions Bank secured a total of $886,000 from the Fbderal Home Loan Bank of Seattle to fund similar affordable housing programs throughout the state. The revolving challenge fund extends re-"covcrable grants of up to $10,000 to finan- -' cial Institutions In support of spocjfic hous- ing proposals. The Seattle Bank provides $100,000 annually for the fund. To date, It ; has supported 98 successful developments benefiting 362 families. . J . . f . i - of the Coal Country housing project. "Through this program, .were helping many families fulfill their basic needs. The program also allows us the opportunity to ' rejuvenate some of the older neighborhoods ." by providing new homes with younger , j Non-far- . the mandated training process prior to assuniingthe position on the court The justice court appointees must stand for retention election, but state statute prohibits the removal of municipal judges with' ' out substantiated cause. "Judges represent the courts and enfmee the laws - not a single community An appointee to a municipal Justice court may not win a popular vote of the citizenry but Judges are not elected to the positions they occupy" pointed out Strata Under state, statute, justice review Carbon registers ; from the judicial council, the confirmed candidate must complete must submit the candidates name to the Utah Judicial Council for ' court judges are not required to be admitted to practice law In Utah. However, eligible candidates must be high school graduates or have the minimum of an equivalent diploma. The law mandates that a municipal courtjudge must be: A citizen of the United States. At least 25 years of age. A resident of Utah for three years immediately precedingap-pointme- After obtaining certification that the local legislative body 2 Volunteers sought to April 18. Richens explained that timing is everything In this business. He explained that the Ridge Road project docs much more than provide additional water and pressure to the Ridge Road industrial. (Continued on p&ge 2A) criteria By LYNNDA JOHNSON Sun Advocate editor , The Carbon High School Rodeo Club is to present the group's annual preparing foture. show on April 21 and April 22. The district had the walk The high school rodeo schedule indudes through and onsite review of the performances on Friday and Sat- -. evening Ridge Road Waterline project. at urday 5 p.m. at the Carbon County FairSeven contractors picked up grounds. The rough stock show Is slated plans. The project calls for comSaturday at 9a.m. panies to lay 30,000 feet of 12 Producers are Clegg for the rough stock inch pipe and 12,000 feet of eight Crazier for the ropirigstock. and inch pipe. TTiere will be throe presNominal admission fpcs are payable at sure reducing stations, as well as thegate. an interconnect with the WellingThe order of events in the large arena ton City system and two interconinclude barrels, bareback, steer wrestling nects in the Miller Crock area that team ropingand bull riding. saddle broncs, help with overall water flow in the small arena indude calf ropEvents throughout the PRWID system. ing; goat tying; poles. Estimated cost Is Sl.l million, , In addition to the rodeo performances, a with no cost to the district since it dance is planned Friday night in the Indoor Is all in grant money. arena at the county fairgrounds. The rise in oil prices has efThe Carbon frigh rodeo queen contest fected the cost of PVC pipe, and it will be conducted April 21 at 10 a.m. at the has district officials concerned Gordon Creek LDSWhrd Church, located that the bids will come in over at 175 North 1280 West In Price. budget. The project is being far more Information, contact Rhonda funded through grant money Peterson at ' from the State Trust Lands, CIB and the Federal Economic Agency. Bids will be opened on meeting. Bid packages have been sent out for the ammonia nitrification plant with the bid opening set for May 2. The project was advertised locally as well as on the Wasatch . 637-073- f said Jeff Richens of PRWID. This Is the least expensive option, while givingus the best longterm ability to meet the states tions and possible changes In the By KEVIN ASHBY Sun Advocate publisher Pr A00 Human details pmgmma,8A 500 American legion ladies Auxiliary Helper Unit 21 secro- taiy Lou Dean Bouvier, president Mili Husband and vice president Violet Sknner present stuffed animals to Sher--. iff James Cordova. Instead of exchanging Christmas the unit decided to pool the money jnd purchase stuffed animals to donate to the county law enforce- ment department. The cuddly toys will be used by sheriffs deputies responding to dpmestic violence : . . incidents involving young children. Officials hope the security of having a stuffed animal will help relieve the children's fears in the unfortunate situations. Cordova will disperse a total of 28 stuffed animals to his offic-gifers. The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary assists with Operation Santa Claus, sends candidates to Girls State and donates on an annual basis to patients at the Vet- -' erans Hospital in Salt Lake ts, . ; . ft- - 3 . v |