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Show A3 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Meal services for center seniors about to go upscale Josie Luke Meal service for residents of the Emery County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ferron will soon be revamped, including having made-to-order breakfasts and elegant restaurant-style dinners. The changes were announced by the Center’s management at a Board Meeting held Aug. 27. Al Shakespeare, center administrator, described several changes which will be made, including the made- to-order breakfasts which will be extended by half an hour, 8 to 9:30 a.m., in order to allow residents to sleep in longer. The lunch meal will be much the same, but will be held at 1 p.m. instead of noon. Dinner will be served in a more elegant style with china and table cloths on the tables. The dining room will also be decorated to look more like a restaurant, including draperies on the “windows” and an awning with the name of the new dinging room, Mill Creek Café. They hope the changes will help the residents “feel like they’re going out to eat, so it is a better dining experience.” So far, the response to the upcoming change has been quite positive. At a monthly Resident Council, the dietary manger explained the changes, and Shakespeare revealed the residents were “really excited.” The moves will not be as simple for the facility as simply offering a menu, redecorating and using nicer dinnerware; the changes will require rescheduling of many of the usual activities during the day, including work schedules. “It will kind of change everything we do,” said Shakespeare. Barry Snow, nursing administrator, echoed his judgment, explaining that the changes would take some time to get used to. “It might take us a couple of weeks, or a month, or longer,” he quipped. Donna Sorensen will start decorating the dining room this week and the new dining schedule will begin Emery County’s New Newspaper 685 South Main Street P.O. Box 487 Orangeville, UT. 84537 www.theemerycountyreview.com Phone: 435-748-2541 Fax: 435-748-2543 CEU merger fears continue Continued from Page A1. Brad King, State Representative and CEU VicePresident of Institutional Advancement and Student Services commented that of the “myriad of things” people are concerned over, he would put the possible loss of vocational programs at the top, explaining, “We share those concerns about vocational programs.” King also revealed that although the task force is still “in the middle of the study, direction will come in the near future.” The CEU Dean of the Professional, Career and Technical education Division, Russell Goodrich is also intent on preserving the programs. He believes that vocational education is “crucial” for the college and the community. He revealed that many of those who were interviewed by the task force expressed the same view. “I think they [the task force] understand that particular message, and I think Utah State understands that as well” he said. “We need to continue to send that message.” Goodrich is more optimistic about the prospects. “Interest in expanding vocational programs throughout our region has come from an increased desire for that training, and I think the vocational programs will continue,” he stated. CEU’s Interim President, Mike King, also attempted to ease any anxiety, stating “the college’s vocational programs are not in jeopardy.” He believes that language in the House Bill that created the task force specifically addresses the issue. The language he referred to states: “The study shall include ways of protecting the traditional community college role including access to career and technical education currently provided by CEU. President King conveyed, “I know lots of people are concerned, but we intend to make sure the programs are not reduced. Those programs are integral to the mission CEU has and will continue to be. I’ve told faculty here that there is going to be a CEU here next year just like there is this year.” He encouraged those who are concerned to be patient while the study is conducted, saying there would be more answers when the study was concluded and the task force makes its recommendations to the legislature.. Clark is still not convinced. “They can’t really build a safeguard into it. If USU takes over, they’ll do what’s best for USU,” he maintained. “It may be protected for a year or two, but they can’t guarantee it.” Miles Nelson, associate vice-president for workforce education at CEU is also concerned. He related, “It is unclear on how they would keep that intact because that is not part of USU’s mission. How will they maintain those programs when that’s not their focus?” Without more information, the issue will continue to draw concern, as the task force is not expected to make their final report until the next legislative session. Governor asks agencies to monitor gas prices Utah Governor Jon Huntsman announced Aug. 13 that the Department of Agriculture and Food and the Department of Commerce are actively monitoring and analyzing Utah gas prices. In the most recent AAA gas report, the State’s average price for unleaded gasoline was fourth highest in the nation. Locally, the Emery and Carbon County area is among the highest in the state. “Gas prices are hitting everyone hard. As the rest of the country is seeing some relief from exorbitant gas prices, gas retailers in Utah have not shown Utahns a commensurate decrease at the pumps here at home,” said Governor Huntsman. “We are asking these state agencies to monitor the situation within their enforcement powers to make sure Utahns are not being taken advantage of.” To this end the Department of Food and Agriculture will continue to monitor gas sales through its Weights and Measures program to ensure Emery County Commissioners Jeff Horrocks and Gary Kofford, along with Darrell Leamaster of the Castle Valley Special Service District led a Public Hearing on Aug. 20 to discuss the judgment levy tax increase to repay Pacificorp as a result of judgments issued by the Utah State Tax Commission on 2007 valuation. The county judgment levy tax increase to repay Pacificorp is $95,700. The Emery County Special Service District also has a judgment levy tax increase for Pacificorp in the amount of $38,910. The commissioners explained that each year Pacificorp appeals to the Utah State Tax Commission that Emery County is overcharg- Established January 2, 2007 Published Every Tuesday Publisher / Editor James L. Davis jldavis@theemerycountyreview.com Co-Publisher / Office / Advertising Manager Colleen A. Davis cdavis@theemerycountyreview.com Assistant Editor Josie Luke Advertising Design / Office Lyndsay Reid Editorial Staff Kathy P. Ockey Webmaster Casey Wood Postmaster: Send change of address to The Emery County Review, 685 South Main Street, P.O. Box 487, Orangeville, UT. 84537. Publication No: (USPS 6) issued once a week at Orangeville, Utah. Standard postage paid at Orangeville, Utah. Subscription Rates 1 Year (52 Issues) In-State $23.00 1 Year (52 Issues) Out-of-State $26.00 Copyright 2008 The Emery County Review Earl’s Furniture & Appliance Quality for less inventory reduction Sales Event pub sets starting at $199 5 pc. Dining sets starting at $299 Good selection of both glass and wood consumers are receiving the right amount and the Department of Commerce to review any complaints of deceptive sales practices. If suspicious practices are detected, the agencies will refer them to Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. Commission holds hearing on tax increase Kathy Ockey Sept. 8, with the grand opening to occur mid-September. ing them on their property taxes and each year they are granted an adjustment to their taxes resulting in a judgment levy. The Utah Association of Counties is litigating this ongoing issue with their attorneys and trying to get it settled. One citizen at the meeting said that the UAC attorney doesn’t seem to be making progress on the situation and suggested a new approach be taken, possibly getting the county attorney involved. The commissioners said the judgment levy hit hard this year because the State Tax Commission claimed property taxes were undervalued and had to be within 20 percent of value and the county needed to be in line with these figures. The Tax Commission told the county to bring the taxes up or they would do it for the county. The county did raise values, but they still can’t collect any more taxes than they collected last year. This makes the values go up but the tax percentage goes down and is equalized. Empty lots and improved property is also included in the average sales. Farmland falls under Green Belt and is not affected. One citizen reported his property taxes went up 300 percent. The commissioners said there is a process available to review or change the taxes but an appraisal has to be done and the matter has to be completed before Sept. 15. many styles to choose from APA Home-Elegance-Furniture 390 n. Main Street Huntington 435-687-9119 Mark & Brenda Seely Family Two of the children of Mark and Brenda Seely were recently injured in the tragic accident that occurred Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Because of these injuries a financial strain has been put upon the Mark and Brenda Seely Family. A Fund has been set up in their name to help pay the medical cost that the family has incurred. Anyone interested in making a donation may go to any Zion’s Bank Branch and make a deposit to the The Mark and Brenda Seely Donation. 40% Celebrate Your Community! Off All Trees & Shrubs In Stock Come and see our new line of Succulents. They make fabulous low-maintenance house plants! (PSEPO T If you have an idea for a feature or news article of an event, person or place that you would like to see in The Emery County Review, give us a call at 748-2541. Nursery & Floral Wide variety of succulent plants t / & )VOUJOHUPO 65 .PO 'SJ t 4BUVSEBZT |
