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Show Slin Advocate Price, Utah Tuesday, The first quarter of 2000 showed an overall Increase In home sales across the compared to the same period creases than decreases In average home prices. Eleven boards reported price increases while three reported decreases. However, the number of homes sold was nearly equal-eigboards reported increases while six decreased. Tooele County showed the most significant decrease in home sales with a 43 percent drop; Uintah Basin had the greatest Increase at 69 percent. In northern Utah, the board reported a 6 percent decrease in single-famihome sales In the first quarter of 2000 versus the first quarter of 1999, with an average price of ingle-fami- ly Iasi year. According to figures recently released by the Utah Association of Realatore, the statewide sales arO up 7 percent from first !u ht quar-ter.199- However, at the local level, the board reported a 12 In sales from first decline percent quarter 1999, with an average home price of $74,572. Central Utah saw a more substantial 33 percent decline In sales with an average price of $99,141. Home prices and sales volumes have risen during a period (grime when It would be expected that they would be decreasing due to Utah employment growth and the overall cooling of the Utah economy, explained Mac Brubaker, president of the UAR. This is $ direct reflection of realtors providing increased services and working longer hours to sustain the housing market. Utah homes sold for an average price of $169,339, rising six percent from first quarter 1999. When excluding fork City homea,where prices tend to Inflate the overall data, the states first quarter 2000 average home price was $152,723. Regionally, the state experienced a greater number of in Carbon-Emer- . nb y on Brigham-Tremont- ly $112,203. The Cache-Ric- association experienced a 9 percent drop In sales from the same period In 1999 and an average home price of $122,718. The greater Ogdenareaahowed an 11 percent Increase In sales and an average price of $134,122. Ogdens condo sales were up 74 percent between first quarter 199 and first quarter 1999. Tooele County experienced a 43 percent drop in sales from first quarter 1999 with an average selling price of $120306. Salt Lake home sales were up 5 percent from the same period in 1999, according to theareaa realtor board. The average home price was $174,608. Condominium sales also Increased 4 percent with h - The fascinating prehistory of Castle Country will be highlighted with a wealth of activities and lectures during Prehistory Week slated May V Prehistory Week Is celebrated statewide for seven days. But be- May 6 Is an archeological field trip to a aeries of prehistoric Indian sites in Castle Valley The prehistoric Inhabitants of the local area left an indelible mark on the area. 1-- From fascinating petroglypha cause of the vast amount of In- and plctographs to their fragile formation available about Castle habitation sites, residents from Countrys prehistory and the in- around the world flock to the tense interest in the community area annually to get a taste of the local celebration will begin what ancient life in Utah was 1 April 28 with a lecture by Dr. like. 7 la dinosaur track Robert Bakker at the DlnoFeast. May day The dinner and fundraiser is at the Cleveland-Lloy- d quarry scheduled at the student center Excavations have taken place at on the College of Eastern Utah the quarry since the early 1920s, campus. Advanced reservations but it wasnt until recently when a specialist in the earths sediare required. On April 29, a paleontology mentary layers noticed ancient tour will highlight dinosaurs of. globs of mud that turned out to Castle Country. Tours will leave be the remains of dinosaur the CEU Prehistoric Museum at tracks. -8 a.m. Quarry manager Mike will lead a tour to some Leschin a should bring Participants lunch and water and be prepared of the quarrys fascinating track to ppend a day investigating the ways beginning at 10 a.m. The, dinosaur track tours will be reareas rich dinosaur past. : May 1 is the commemoration peated on May 9. of the Winter Quarters mine diGeologist Shawn Duffy will discuss he fossils of Lake Uinta saster at Scofield. y .The event' will high- and the Green River formation light the tragic effects the mine May 10 at 7 p.m. Lake Uinta was explosion that killed 200 miners a prehistoric lake that covered had on the residents of Pleasant much of Carbon County and Valley. The death toll makes Winparts of Wyoming. ter Charters the fifth worst min--. Duffys presentation will take hisIn States United disaster place in the CEU Prehistoric Muing tory and worst mining disaster seum classroom and la sponsored by the Utah Friends of Pa intUtah history. i" iT in . l.- an average "price of $122,300. Sales at the Grand-Sa- n Juan association in Moab increased 27 percent with homes selling for an average price of $129,804. Home sales In Park City rose 7 percent compared to first quarter 1999. Average selling price was $584,195, an Increase of 23 percent for the same period last year. Condominium sales Increased by 12 percent with an average price of $436300. Wasatch County experienced a 17 percent rise In sales from first quarter 1909. Homes sold for an average price of $224,017. Utah County reported an 8 percent Increase in homes sales from first quarter 1999. The average sale price was $171,690. The Uintah Basin saw a 69 percent rise In sales coupled with an 11 percent increase in average price. The average home price In first quarter 2000 was $85,347. In southern Utah, the Washington County Board showed an eight percent rise in sales compared to first quarter 1999 and an average selling price of $148,816. Condominium sales also increased by a more substantial 42 percent with an average price of $126,479. Iron County saw a decline in home sales of 11 percent. Homes sold for an average of $98,154, down 7 percent from first quarter ByGAILRABY Staff reporter Young Spencer Roundy a see-on- d grader at Castle Heights Elementary School, has returned . to the classroom after recuperating from cancer surgery . Spencer suffers from a typo of brain tumor called mother. Spencer had surgery six On -i py ; ii 'j I U .l' all-da- . Guest h' a' (Continued from page . Woolstenhulme, works with Spencer In class one on one to make sure the second grader has the equipment he needs and understands the teachers Instructions. Woolstenhulme comes from the state program with the School of the Deaf and Kind as an Intervener for children. She provides the assistance students need to keep up with ' their classmates. While Spencer was In the hospital, his classmates wrote a 1999. f : Some entrepreneurs have trouble distinguishing between activity and accomplishment While activity fills your time, it doesn't Archaeological Society The lecture will begin at 7 a.m. One of the highlights of the week is slated for May 12 at 7. p.m. when famous explorer and historical figure John Wesley Powell makes an appearance In the CEU Prehistoric Museum. Powell, as portrayed byVarlo Davenport, .will relate hla exciting experiences and recollections of floating the Green Elver and Colorado River systems. One of the. greatest adventures of all times, Powell and a rugged group of adventurers set. sail in Green River, Wyoming and floated the length of the rivers through the Grand Canyon In deliver the story to Spencer. The story reveals the second graders hope that Spencer can beat the cancer that has made him with the nausea, but the health care Insurances will not cover the $4,000 a month price tag. Hippity Hoppety has made special arrangements for Spencer and two other young cancer friends to go back stage at the Mark Wills concert and meet the singer. Spencer is looking forward to doing just that. solll. The Carbon County boy Is currently under going chemotherapy and the young cancer patient is nauseated a lot There are drugs that can help Recognition of Extra Mile Award Carbon School District would like to honor its teacher, administrator, volunteer and classified employees of the year. We would like to have community input and encourage those who would like to recommend an individual for one of the awards. Please complete and application mail to: Carbon and School District, Atln: Connie Staley, P0 Box 1438, Rice, Utah 84501. Deadline for applications May S, 2000. Nominee's Name: Nominators Name:. - Phone:: Nominee's Address:. Nominee's School: Please answer the following questions. An additional page may be used if necessary. 1869. Davenports portrayal of 1. What contribution entertaining and accurate. historically May 13 is activity day at the Powell is both has the nominee made to the education system in Carbon County? "V. CEU Prehistoric Museum. Activities planned include crafts, food, artisans and special activities for children which include an art contest. Activities and tours are also planned throughout the week at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum In Green River and the Museum of the San. Rafael Swell In Castle Dale. 2. What evidence is there of going the extra-mil- in the school system? e ! 3. ' Show evidence of the positive impact on the lives of children? a musts. . If you've procrastinated , a decision to start your own consulting business, now may be the time to take the next step. With a Tittle adventurous spirit and a lot of determination, you could be on your way to independent success by the same timenextyear. What evidence is there of sharing and fostering growth in the nominee's colleagues? . 5. Any other additional reasons for Uie nomination? . . ' To be sure ypu . Knight. The students in the second grade class had Woolstenhulme . 4. is more productive. In reality, the many time demands of the solo worker will likety pull you in several directions. To realize the highest levels of success, Castle Heights second grader Spencer Roundy brings his mentor, Hippity Hoppety, to show and tell after returning toe classroom following cancer surgery. story entitled One Tough There will be an archaeological speaker May 11 In the CEU Prehistoric Museum sponsored by the local chapter of the Utah n I activities, ask yourself, Was the time I just spent channeled in a profitable direction?" , If the question results in a negative answer, make sure that your next activity 4A) Manage your time, effectively. Between the start and end of the day only so much time exists. The trick is to stick ; e d returning to morning class, Spencer wanted to bring his special friend and mentor, Hipplty Hoppety for show and tell. Hipplty Hoppety has given Spencer a lot of encouragement to get better and assisted with fund raisers for his enormous medical bills. Another special friend, Fran . leontology. glelo-blas-to- explained the boys weeks ago and the odds were 90 percent that he would not return to school this year. However Spencer has managed to beat the odds Dinofeast to kick offprehistory event , activities planned for Castle Valley area y. 25, 2000 7A home sales drop Boy battling cancer returns to school Carbon-Emer- y .) April intense concentration and focus are dont waste time on 4 . '96 Ford 1 4 4 Ranger 4 4 wpwwirTO 4 4 4 Stop It. Grow It. Roplaco It. a 4 i4 4 4 4 . 1 . RMJLUS I 4 4 . 4 I i1 ? V. l ' ''iA . A - p fV. -' 'Jodge; 1, VAlXlfP' (! ) X -;V. .ft. R COPY :i!fc slsfci .,v I t L r iH-.l-il f '3 ?, , Breeze '94 Ford '99 Dodge 98 Ford Intrepid Escort W, Auto, Fqdoiy Ait Auto, Maroon n4ve.Ai-.ii.-i &Vt iPv- j"" 2 to choos " '! .'i- from j" v.-- ' A A " ' riivi vs; g 97 Plymouth J Buy Buck n Ranger Of-- 9;uni Alt Auto, Grey " 95 Eagle lEIjJO - Neon - V I pouth! '99 Plymouth! . 8-942-HAIR SMIuJSfliU? 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