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Show Page 24. UINTAH BASIN STANDARD, October 29, 1986 Home improvement grants available Streets neighborhood. become receptacles for trash, schools lower their standards and very quickly the selling price of homes in the area drops sharply. This accelerates the cycle of de- Most homeowners are unaware that regardless of their income there are Federal, state and local programs that will help them repair and remodel their home. Government at all levels recognises that neighborhoods are the basis of life in our country. When a neighborhood deteriorates, many things happen both physically and socially. When the hones look shabby, a neighbor; hood seems motto attractive to crime and criminals. An area in declines like fl spreading cancer. As homes become shabby looking and in need of maintenance, the residents lose their desire to keep up the generation. In order to. keep and maintain the nation's housing and neighborhoods,' government at all levels have programs to give homeowners money (that does not have to be repaid) for repairs or to lend them money at below market levels or at no interest In many areas utility companies will either do energy conservation wofk free or at low cost and in other places money will lend homeowners contractor of their choice for the necessary work. In addition there are tax incentives to promote These programs are not restricted to people, slum areas or urban neighbor Owners of single or hoods. dwellings are eligible for some programs regardless of income. Most of the loans offer long terms and low payments. Some of the other home improvements covered under these programs are: Attic and Wall Instulation, new windows, outerwall siding, security doors and locks, window guards, sidewalks and masonry work, bathrooms and kitchens, electrical and plumbing work, new roofs, gutters or downspouts. e multi-famil- y Consumer Education Research a national consumer group? has compiled an 1H I page book which lists over 4.000 sources of loan and grant programs offered by all levels of government in addition to utility companies and others, typical programs offered and eligibility requirements. Form letters for inquiries to these loan and grant sources are included as well as detailed instructions ' on deterratio mining your for eligibility. The book Guide to Home Repair Grants and Loans, is available for 19 from CERC Grants, 134 Evergreen PI, East Orange, N.J. 07018 or by celling for credit card order. the overwhelming evidence of local creativity and partnerships among the private sector. Mayor Cooper will be invited to attend a special award dinner in Denver to receive this award. The Myton City Housing Council has won an award from the United Nations. Housing Specialist for the state of Utahs Department of Community and Economic Development, . . . Special Recognition Award certific- Kerry Bate, informed Mytons Mayor, Ludy Cooper, that they have been selected to receive an International Year of Shelter for the Homeless Special Recognition Award. A letter from HUD's Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, June Koch, stated, We are especially pleased by the diversity or approaches represented by the official IYSH projects and ates and a directory of the IYSH projects will be presented at the ' ceremony. The letter informing them of the selection ends by saying, Congrat- ulations to you and others involved in this project You have reason to be proud of your considerable efforts to improve housing and services for people in your community. low-inco- Kappen named on steering committee Ted Kappen, Duchesne County Commission chairman, has been named a member of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee by NACo President John Horsley from Kitsap County, Washington. NACos 12 steering committees form the policy making arm of county government Each committee is composed of approximately 40 county officials who meet during the year to examine issues critical to local govern- ment Their recommendations on county legislative goals are presented to the nation's county officials at NACo's annual con non-prof- it -- from United Nations ference. If approved, the recommendations become part of the American County Platform, NACo's official polity document Founded in 1935, the National Association of Counties work to improve county government to act as a national spokesman for counties, to serve as a liaison between counties and other levels of government, and to achieve a public understanding of the role of counties in the federal system. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Association has more than 2,000 member counties representing 42,000 elected and appointed county NEWS v ' Visitors at the home of Mr; and Mrs.' Ray Lee were Ida Smith,' Louis McNaughton, Joe, Max and Roy Bondall, of American Fork, Bill Smith of Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Jim . , terms used by these , - j f ' ' t Tr7 j 'i ' t ""' i - ' 'v' - Ji, , i - Mary and son Cory, Mr. aiid Mrs. Cris and Mike Lee, Stefanie, Tyler, Shawn and a friend Mark all of Orem. They also visited their other grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lee. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Williams were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bice and family and Carlene's brother Carl Slater and son ail of Orem. . HANNA NEWS Tracy Roberts Teresa Hoffman and baby of Wyoming spent a couple weeks visiting ,Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Giles and family. e Harold Casper of Salt. Lake spent a few days visiting Mrs. Elthora Casper, he also visited ROOF REPAIR Moon Lake had to have a mop and bucket in their meeting room after roof repair men installed a new roof. According to Grant Earl, General ts Manager of Moon Lake, thQ new roof required which punctured an older interior roof causing water damage to the interior ceiling. At least it was good weather for the roof repairs. Mr. and Mrs. A cel Thomas, lag-bol- e Wanda Coffer spent a few days in Salt Lake visiting her family. Mr. Ralph Smith is in the Roosevelt hospital receiving tests and treatment. e .Mr. and Mrs. Tom David and family and Kent Hackett and friends of Salt Lake spent a few days in Hanna visiting Crystal Hackett and hunting. WHITE- - ROCKS NEWS Virginia Ferguson v. EXPERIENCE flSmr-lllbtsu- Valerie Kelson Incumbent UTAH STATE BOARD Horrocks delegate to Angus meeting Blaine Horrocks, of Neola, has been elected as a delegate to the 103rd Annual .Meeting of the American Angus Association, in Louisville, November 16-1- 8 chapel of the Whiterocks Branch Church. Many friends and relatives were present, including Cora lee Willis, of California, a niece of Julius Twohy. The services were conducted by President Shirley Ainge. Verna Hoopee played the organ. Evan Olson gave .the family prayer, followed by .the opening prayer by Ed Bagley. Doralee Willis then spoke at this time, followed by a hymn sung fay Coene Bagley. Stanley Hoopes spoke, and Coene sang another hymn, and the dosing prayer was given by Dean Bagley. Interment was in .the John Harmes Cemetery. wa Vote for Experience in his own business W":-- Visitors at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. Bemell Rhoades for the deer hunt was their daughter, The funeral services for Julius Twohy were conducted in the 23 Years ' , v Richardson of Grand Junction, Colorado, Raymond and Van Hond and friend of Saugns, California, Cheryl Bond and husband, of American Fork. They stayed at the Cabin. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Brent Lee and family. Our schools are facing crisis times. '. - ?:, ' y.f'i - Since it is important that the work be done properly, the book includes a section showing how to pick a reputable contractor, negotiate and contract and insure that the work is done properly and for a fair price. And to help you communicate with your contractor, lender and layer, the book contains a dictionary of i4 ' ' - yl'-- - Consumers ways. ' - ' debt-to-inco- Robert L. Berko of CERC, tells us, "Some of these programs have no income ceiling and others allow income of as much as 950.000 per year. There are even programs for which tenants are eligible and many allow loans or give grants to poor credit risks. In many areas, people with disabilities can receive grants to pay for needed repairs such as access ramps and widening of door ' s V V ,j" V' Connie Lee efficient energy use. Center, Myton wins award TAB IONA at no interest to pay the OF EDUCATION Kentucky, reports Richard Spader, executive vice president of the American Angus Association. a member of the Blaine, American Angus Association, is one of some 350 Angus breeders who have been elected by fellow members of their state association to serve as a representative at the Annual Meeting. Harold Codr dedicated the grave, e Whiterocks has a new poet-- . master-h- is name is Rich and he has assumed his duties as of October 24. e Ed and LaRee Span of Salt Lake, with their throe children, spent last weekend with the Frank Arrowchis family while in the area, Ed and LaRee went deer hunting, and LaRee waa the one who bagged her deer. Kunn-eman- Fund raiser dinner set at Cedar Crest Recreation Department at Cedar Crest Convalescent Center in Roosevelt has announced an evening of dining and entertainment Friday, November 7, at the facility. Family and friends are invited to join residents at 6 p.m. for some lively performances of local talent At 7 p.m. those who have purchased tickets will adjourn to the dining room for an spaghetti dinner. The menu also includes salad, garlic bread, rootbeer, and a home-mad- e sundae bar. The event is a fund raiser to celebrate the upcoming opening of the specialized rehabilitation unit The proceeds will be used to purchase a mat table and an exercycle for physical therapy. Tickets are $2 for adults and SI for children under 14. Advance ticket purchases or reservations are requested. Tickets may be purchased at the facility or from any employee. The employee selling the moat tickets will be awarded a cash prize. For more information telephone Ila Johnson at build-it-yourse- lf 722-2-19- 7. Vote For Arda Mansfield Qualified Honest Capable and interested in the problems of the people Fair Willing to listen and work to Dedicated solve the problems of our County A two party system is vital vote Impartial Re-Ele- ct Benson Lynn Justice of the Peace to our County r Lee Rlelson intah County Westside Qualified,; Experienced Heated. Efficient , Honest November 4 Caro About Youi n, Justice o f the Peace Westside Uintah County i 1 Paid Political Advertisement |