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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. June 4. 7.25 1996- - Pace 9 Fixed-Intere- st families to become home owners 350 low-inco- me income home buyers. Under CHAMP program, a portion of UHFA's $25 million in Housing Finance Agencys mortgage funds will be contributed (UHFA) board of directors has toward down payment and closing approved the release of $25 million cost requirements for very home buyers; this set aside of mortgage funds that will make home ownership affordable for portion of UHFA funds may families with modest income. The completely eliminate a down 7.25 fixed interest rate mortgage payment contribution by the home money is now available to Utah's buyer, making home ownership low-an- d moderate-incomfirsthome possible for many first-tim- e time home buyers, many of whom buyers for the first time in their may find home ownership less lives. The UHFA down payment expensive than renting an contribution is available to first-tim-e home buyers with a household apartment. Because affording the down payment and closing costs is income below approximately the biggest obstacle for first-tim-e $27,500 annually and is included home buyers, UHFAs 7.25 within a mortgage loan having a mortgage loans offer zero discount slightly higher interest rale. UHFAs low interest rates make points, greatly reducing the down payment and closing costs required Utah About 350 lower-incofamilies will have the opportunity to become home owners. The Ulan UHFAs low-inco- e, RESTORED AUTO A 1947 Chevrolet owned by Robert and Marie Miller and other can are checked out by fans during the Uintah Basin Rod and Custom Car Show at the Roosevelt City Park, Saturday. The car was parked for almost 40 years and now being put back in its original shape. of UHFA home Orton supports critical rural health care initiatives Rep. Bill Orton joined by 39 of his the bipartisan1tdral Coalition to support health care initiatives Appropriations was recently colleagues in Health Care critical rural in a letter the Subcommittee chairman that oversees the funding of these crucial programs. The letter urged funding for Rural Health Research, Rural Health Transition Grants, the Rural Health Outreach Grant Program, the Health Professions Program, and the National Health Service Corps. "As we continue our efforts to balance the budget, it is important to remember that we need to prioritized essential serviccs-a- nd rural health care should certainly be me of our nation's top priorities," Orton stated, "many of the health care reforms being debated right now in Washington, D.C. will have much greater effects in rural areas than in urban areas. That is why it is so critical that Members of Congress who represent rural areas band together on health care issues that will directly impact their rural constituents." Generally, the letter urged immediate funding for health care programs that are absolutely critical to rural residents. Specifically, the letter urged funding for the Rural Health Research Program which supports initiatives to improve and strengthen the availability of telemedicine in underserved rural area. Telemedicine has saved many rural residents, especially the elderly and disabled, from making long and arduous trips to receive specialized medical care that was not available in their own area until the advent of this new concept in ' treating patients. The letter also urged support for other rural health care provisions that are necessary if rural areas arc to keep pace with the health care services that are being made more and more available to urban and suburban residents. For example, the Rural Health Care Coalition is a $10 million recommcndng increase in funding for the National Service Health Corps which provides scholarships and loan repayments for doctors who agree to practice in underserved locations of the nation, such as rural areas. The Rural Health Care Coalition has 1 IS members from both sides of the political aisle who seek to Oil and water dont mix A single gallon of improperly disposed of motor oil can create an eight-acr- e oil slick poisoning fish and reducing the oxygen produced by aquatic plants. In just the first quarter of FY96, enough oil has been collected through the DIYer program to create an oil slick large enough to cover all of Utahs lakes and reservoirs (excluding the Great Salt Lake). "We are extremely pleased with the effort put forth by residents in Uintah County to recycle their used oil," explains Dennis Downs, Director of the Utah Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste. "Some of the most popular outdoor support common sense programs that confront the unique health care needs of rural America. Generally, the Rural Health Care Coalition has opposed proposals calling for radical cuts in rural health care services and has requested that these programs at least be maintained as levehmpproprialad iw recent years. "I have heard from many rural health care providers expressing great concern over some of the program reductions included in several proposals before Congress. We need to make sure that rural health care providers and the rural health care system can continue to provide efficient quality care in the future," Orton continued. "In the end, it is the goal of our Rural Health Care Coalition to ensure the proper representation of rural areas in future health care policy decisions," Orton concluded. Jniversity of Denver offers to sell Ute Tribe back homeland The University of Denver has offered to sell the Ute Tribe 18,000 acres of laid which was originally part of the White River band's traditional Colorado homeland. The property now consists of ranch land and is surrounded by Routt National Forest. It is located just off Highway 40, 26 miles southeast or Steamboat Springs. The University of Denver was given the laid and has proposed selling it to the tribe for $14.5 million. The proceeds would go to fund student scholarships, according to university officials. A group of tribal leaders and representatives from the BIA recently toured the area, now known as Peak Ranch. If the tribe decides to make the investment the land could be used by the tribes for grazing cattle enterprise purposes. Two major reservoirs supply water to the property. The land is currently being leased for cattle grazing. Business Committee member Roland McCook suggested that the property could also be developed with a casino and ski resort, possibly with Water Settlement for such earmarked monies economic development ventures. The 'land could also be placed under trust status if the tribe were to make the purchase. rQ Apartment for Rentj StoneridgeUintah Apartments . 2 Bedroom Starting At $320 StoneridgeUintah Apartments jy 158 E. 800 S., RoomwK 722-416- 5, J8H.BSB Equal Housing Opportunity ojRo 359-520- New bankruptcy appellate panel to serve Utah The Judicial Council of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has established the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Tenth Circuit for an initial three-yeperiod ending June 30, 1999. The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel will hear and determine appeals from decisions of United States Bankruptcy Courts within Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma. All bankruptcy appeals will be heard by the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel unless a party elects to have the appeal heard in the applicable District ar Court Bankruptcy Appellate Panel judges include: the Honorable Richard Bohanon and the Honorable Tom Cornish from the District of Oklahoma; the Honorable Stewart Rose from the District of New Mexico; and the Honorable James Pusatcri, the Honorable John Pearson and the Honorable Julie Robinson from the District of Kansas. The office of the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Tenth Circuit is located in the States United Byron While Courthouse, 1823 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado 80257, telephone facsimile (303) (303) The Clerk of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel is Barbara Schcrmerhom. 844-054- 4, The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel is comprised of nine United States Bankruptcy Judges currently serving within the Tenth Circuit Beginning Proposed United Slates July 1, 1996, three-judpawls Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the will hear appeals in various Tenth Circuit Local Rules have locations to meet the needs of the been circulated for comment. parties. The Honorable Glen E. Interested parties may obtain a copy Clark and the Honorable Judith A. of these proposed rules from the percentage point below from Boulden have been Bankruptcy Court for the District of conventional rates and may allow the District Utah. appointed of The Honorable Utah, 350 South Main Street, 301, for many households to qualify Mark B. McFecley from the District Salt Lake City, Utah. The deadline home ownership who would not New Mexico lias been appointed for comments is June 16, 1996. of otherwise. as chief judge. Other United States UHFA is also offering down payment assistance for very low- 844-054- 5. . recreation involves stream fishing and boating. Its great to sec people taking the necessary action toward a cleaner environment, especially, to keep the streams safe for fishing. We encourage people to continue their efforts by recycling their used oil." The major noncumsumplive water uses in Utah arc stream recreation, fisheries, water-base- d and aesthetics. About 3,350 miles of the total 5,377 miles of stream are classified as trout fisheries. Assistance in recycling used oil is provided locally by the Uintah Basin Public Health Department and can be obtained by calling Lowell Card, environmental health For the director, at collection center nearest you, call or the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste at 14.5 Million Price Tag lower-incom- buyers. Downpayment assistance is also available to households earning below $25,000 annually. UHFA will target the $25 e, million in mortgage funds to first-tim-e home buyers across the state. Prospective buyers may qualify for these monies providing their income and the cost of the home they want to buy is below certain limits. Limits vary from county to county across the stale depending on the size of the household and the location of the home purchased. Many Utah households are currently paying considerably more than $600 a month in rent, and unlike a mortgage payment, their rent may steadily rise in the future. average Currently, UHFAs household income served is about many $27,000 annually-howev- er, households earn much less. As a general example, UHFAs new 7.25 mortgage interest rate allows a household earning approximately $24,000 annually to purchase a $70, (XX) home with a monthly o rt g a of payment $590. UHFA's approximately mortgage rate is nearly one full lower-incom- NICE CAR--- A 1961 Corvette owned by L. Stephens is in almost perfect shape and ready to blaze a trail down U.S. Highway 40 or Route 66. The car plus many others were featured at the Uintah Basin Rod and Custom Car Show, Saturday. buying a home more affordable than renting in many cases, and home ownership through UHFA allows families to control their housing costs by enabling them to escape the spiral of ever rising rent rates. UHFA Executive Director, William H. Erickson said, "This incredibly low rate will make the key difference in allowing many e Utahns to purchase their first home. Those interested should act quickly because these low rate mortgage funds will not last long." Application information can be 0 obtained by calling UHFA or long distance callers may dial toll free 50 Posters 1 1x17 For $50.00 (Layout & Design Included) JLi mak In a press release that was used far a story in the Uintah Basin Standard that appeared in the May 21, 1996 issue, Barbara Smith was listed as a replacement at Thompson School. However, Jack Bell of die Duchesne School District said that there are no openings at Thompson and while the district will be offering Smith a position it will not be at Thompson. CARPENTER WORK Ford Larsen 722-21- 21 Wood Decks, Add-On- s, Shingling, Home Building, Garages and General Repair. Over 30 Years Experience Call or Stop ort in Today!!! 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