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Show Celebrating more than 95 years of service to the citizens of Eureka. Volume Ninety-Seve- EUREKA, UTAH - February 22, 2002 n sends residents letter about dean up EPA The EPA sent a newsletter to Eureka residents earlier this month updating them on future plans to continue the clean up. In the newsletter, it states that they plan i 1 rade Collin Fitzgerald from the was given the Principal's Corner Award this week for consistently getting high Math Scores. His teacher states he is a great math student as well as other subjects. We appreciate Colin's attention to his lessons at school and home. He is the son of Larry and Callie Congratulations, Fitzgerald. Collin! to begin clean up once again in early spring. It stated that in late October, design maps were completed for an additional 65 residential lots for the 2002 EPA is construction season. UDEQ. Crib corner Ryan and Sunni Rcnzello of West Valley welcomed a girl, Zowic Marie Rcnzello on January 18, 2002 at Jordon Valley Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs 2 oz and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed by big brother. Hunter. new-bab- the Highest Math Student! Her teachers states she has passed more math test this year than anyone else in class. being Way to go Myca!. Myca is the daughter of Mike Rcnzello and Michelle Congratulations! Crawford. Proud arc grandparents and Sue Rcnzello of Richard Eureka and Marion and RoscAnnc Smith of West Valley. mi (gate (moot, prole) and economic The newsletter listed phone numbers for residents to call personnel at both the EPA and the Myca Rcnzello from the 1" Grade was given the Principal's Corner Award last week for B preparing the maps at this time. The newsletter explained that the EPA have completed work on There is plenty of support for 25 lots and additional work remains on 19 lots for a total of 44 public education in Utah according residential lots. They reported that to a recently released survey of most of the lots have had the Utahns randomly selected to contaminated soil removed, but represent the geographic areas of need to complete landscape work. the state. 94 of those surveyed Work began in July of 2001 agreed that every child has a right and continued until December 1 2th to receive a public education. when winter weather prevented 75 agreed that our democracy is further work. For various reasons, strengthened by the quality of all grass could not be planted after public education we provide to all September 1", so most of the children. And 71 agreed that work that needs to be completed is Utahns should financially support for that reason. public education. There is also strong support The newsletter states that the EPA has removed 30,468 cubic for the work public schools do. yards of contaminated soil to the 60 agree that their local schools Chief No. 1 mine waste pile. reflect their communitys values. 54 agree that public schools arc Approximately 1,789,315 gallons of water has been used to suppress accountable to their communities for the quality of education the dust and to water new lawns. The EPA along with the provided to student. However, UDEQ are preparing a Proposed only 48 agree that local public Plan that will describe the soil schools arc focused on the best contamination and alternatives for interest of children. clean up both residential lots under Additionally, as in many past of respondents 3000 ppm and mining areas. surveys, 65 would support a $100 increase in Citizens will have an opportunity to comment in writing or at a their taxes to improve their local public schools. While the political public meeting on the Proposed Plan. Number 8 Price $.40 climate in Utah probably docs not lend itself to tax increase, the willingness of 65 of Utahns to support public with their wallet is schools notable. The biggest disagreement came when respondents were asked to agree or disagree with the statement, Bad teachers are effectively removed from the public education system. 57 of those surveyed disagree or strongly disagree with that statement. However, when respondents were asked if too much emphasis is placed on increasing teachcrss salaries, 50 disagreed. The survey contains several questions on the issue of tuition tax credits, a hot topic on Utahs capitol hill. 62 of respondents would not support public subsidies for private schools. Major reasons for lack of support include: Parents should pay for the choice to use private schools (36); Tax dollars should only support the public school system (17); and The tuition tax credit would take funds away form public school Interestingly, of the Republicans surveyed, only 31 support tuition tax credits, while (11). pro to 26 sponsor egg hunt The Eureka PTO is planning an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23rd at the city park. The hunt will be open to everyone. They need donations of eggs, candy, or money. Any help you give would be appreciated. Please contact an officer if you arc interested in donating: Karen Allinson LccAnnc Wahlbcrg Mt. Saint Helens erupted on Joni Wall May 18, 1980 in Washington. Nancy Underwood 4336829 433-697- 1 433-630- 6 433-683- 4 of the Democrats said they support the idea. The surv ey was commissioned by the Utah Public Education Policy Group made up of representatives from the Utah School Boards Association, the Superintendents Association, the Utah State Board of Education, and the Utah State Oflicc of Education. IoData Corporation was the surveying company, and the survey was funded by the Utah School Boards Association from one of their enterprise accounts. It has a margin of error of -- 4 Prayer is not a substitute for work. It is a desperate effort to work further and to be effective beyond the range of ones power. and the entire survey can be viewed online at ww.usba.ee. Contact Person: Winston Gleave, Director, USBA Executive (801)566-120- 7 City to double water rate The Eureka City Council approved Resolution No. 02-1- 1 -- 02 on Monday February 11th. The purpose of the resolution was to increase the base water rate. The city is putting in water system improvements and had to get two loans to cover the cost of the system. The base rate was $6.75 per month and as of March 1, 2001 will be $14.50, an increase of $7.75 per household. Patricia Bigler at the city said, We had to get two loans to pay on the loan and the that is the reason for the increase. The resolution also included that rates for the amount of water usage in the resolution, but there was no change. The summer rates remain $2.00 each 1,000 gallons of consumption between 0 and 10.000 gallons in each month, $2.50 for each 1,000 gallons of consumption between 10,001 and 15.000 gallons in each month, $3.50 for each 1,000 gallons of consumption between 15,001 and 25.000 gallons in each month, and $5.00 for each 1,000 gallons of consumption in excess of 25,000 gallons. The winter rates remain $3.00 per adult, $1.50 per child in each household during the winter months when meters arc unable to be read. The flat rate on businesses also remained the same. |