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12-Mile Reservoir Closed For The Summer
Published on June 03, 2010 at 02:57PM
(GUNNISON)-Town Reservoir, a popular camping and fishing spot up 12-Mile Canyon in the Manti-LaSal National Forest will be closed for the summer. Nate Lewis, the special uses administrator for the Manti LaSal, recently released information to media outlets in the area stating that the Mayfield Irrigation Company is planning to drain Town Reservoir in June to fix a leak in the dam and make other essential repairs. In the interim, the forest has issued a special use permit which will allow the Mayfield Irrigation Company to drain the reservoir this month in order to fix the leak and make other repairs.
Ephraim Receives Considerable Grant For Main Street Lighting Improvements
Published on June 03, 2010 at 02:51PM
(EPHRAIM)-Ephraim City has received $55,800 from a Utah State Energy Program Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. This investiture will be used to retrofit existing streetlights along the community’s Main Street with new, energy-efficient LED lamps and fixtures. These funds are part of a $1 million plus grant to Utah Associated Municipal Systems’ Smart Energy initiative and, in turn, are part of federal stimulus monies. Ephraim is one of 14 UAMPS members that participated in the grant request, while UAMPS is the first organization selected to receive this award. Later this summer, Ephraim City will replace 124 streetlights along Main Street and the Snow College campus. No matching funds are required, although the savings from the LED lamps must be invested in other energy saving measures such as replacing lamps around the city. Additionally, all new LED lamps and fixtures purchased with these grant monies will be manufactured in the United States. This ensures the replacement program will help support both local and national economic growth.
Gunnison City Considers 2011 Budget
Published on June 03, 2010 at 02:46PM
(GUNNISON)-Last week, the Gunnison City Council attempted to work out lengthy details of the preliminary 2010-11 proposed budget which is due to be adopted by the end of the month. City financial adviser, Gary Keddington, was on hand to present the council with an organized overview of the city’s financial situation. Keddington distributed packets which broke down each city department into specific cost items such as insurance, power and maintenance costs for the new city building which should be available for use by as early as July if all goes well. Gunnison Mayor, Lori Nay, expressed disappointment that not more funds are available for city beautification. Council member, Steve Buchanan, suggested the city raise irrigation rates in preparation for costs which undoubtedly will arise in the next few months.
Maytag Dishwashers Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
Published on June 03, 2010 at 02:19PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Nationwide, Maytag dishwashers are being recalled because reportedly they can start fires. Maytag said it has received 12 reports of problems thus far. Maytag also advises users of their products to disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the circuit breaker or fuse.
Air Guard Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Utah
Published on June 03, 2010 at 02:13PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-The Utah Air National Guard says a military cargo aircraft safely navigated to an emergency landing at Salt Lake City International Airport. Air Guard Lieutenant Colonel, Lisa Olsen, stated the C-130 cargo plane took off Thursday from Puerto Rico en route to Utah when the flight crew reported smoke in the cockpit. The crew declared this as an emergency and the plane landed around 5:20 a.m. Thursday. Olsen stated no one was injured and the plane was towed to the Utah National Guard ramp for examination. Initial indications are that there was some kind of electrical malfunction that occurred. The exact number of crew members on board was unknown and Olsen stated she could not reveal the aircraft’s mission.
LDS Latinos appeal to Church on immigration
Published on June 03, 2010 at 11:05AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A Latino activist is calling on President Monson of the LDS Church to take an official stand on immigration. Latino Advocate Tony Yapias sent a letter to Pres. Monson which was printed in the Spanish-language newspaper, El Estander on Wednesday. Yapias said there’s a letter-writing campaign in the works from LDS Latinos to Pres. Monson, asking him to take a stand on the immigration issue. A Peruvian immigrant, Alfredo Gallardo, says the anti-immigrant sentiment across the country has made him feel excluded. He says other LDS Latinos are feeling the same way and want Pres. Monson to take a stand in favor or opposition of the issue. LDS Church Spokesman, Scott Trotter, says the Church has issued a statement saying the issue is clearly the province of government and urges church members and others to show compassion and careful reflection when addressing immigration issues affecting millions of people.
Sevier Commissioners plan zoning hearing
Published on June 03, 2010 at 10:36AM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday concerning amending the county zoning ordinance and map. Commissioners welcome comments on who can appeal the Planning Commission’s decision on a land use issue, amending the zoning ordinance to eliminate percent built requirements in all zones and eliminate the Planned Unit Development Overlay zones that were not specifically applied for. Public input will also be taken concerning amending the zoning ordinance on allowing “Restricted Access Roadways” or “Gated Communities” in restricted areas of the county. The public meeting will be held Monday at 10:15am in the Sevier County Commission Chambers in Richfield and the public is invited to attend.