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Hatch helps parks secure grants
Published on October 16, 2007 at 03:34PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Three Utah National Parks have secured grants from the Federal Government totalling more than $1-million. Sen. Orrin Hatch was instrumental in helping the parks get the funding necessary for transportation projects. He said that $774,000 was awarded to the BLM Moab Field Office for Arches National Park to construct a transit hub on the north end of Moab. $151,000 was awarded to Zion National Park to expand the visitor center shuttle-bus stop and $150,000 was awarded to Zion’s to fund a shuttle-service planning study. Hatch said the funding will provide visitors the opportunity to fully enjoy Utah’s wilderness.
Public meetings to be held in Koosharem
Published on October 16, 2007 at 11:20AM
(KOOSHAREM) – The Koosharem Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept comments on setting minimum land space for a family dwelling and land use. Comments will also be taken concerning a new subdivision ordinance in Koosharem. The meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 22 at 4pm at the Koosharem Town Hall at 100 North Main. Officials will also hold a public meeting on Nov. 8 at 7pm concerning a street master plan. The public is invited to attend all meetings and to offer comments.
New alternative high school nears completion
Published on October 16, 2007 at 10:48AM
(RICHFIELD) – The new Cedar Ridge High School in Richfield is nearing completion. Principal, Stewart Shaver, says the new school will help teachers increase their ability to teach and create a better environment for students to learn. He says the alternative school gives students an opportunity to graduate with other students in a regular school setting. Shaver says since the school opened in 1991, 283 high school diplomas and 314 adult diplomas have been awarded. He says the school requires students to master their subjects before they receive credit and once they know that someone cares about them, they respond well.