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Volume 12, Issue 26, 2009-07-20
F-22A Raptor Aircraft Vital to America's National Security
By Mark Eddington
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) recently addressed the U.S. Air Force's critical need for more F-22A Raptors, an advanced aircraft that would ensure the nation's dominance of the skies for the next 40 years.
The Defense Department wants to cease production of the F-22A at 187 aircraft. Addressing colleagues on the Senate floor, Hatch said more F-22 aircraft are needed to defeat the advanced air defense systems being employed by other nations, many of which are not friends with the United States.
Hatch urged senators to vote against the McCain-Levin Amendment to eliminate funds in the 2010 defense budget for...
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Volume 11, Issue 24, 2008-07-09
F1 Property Management Moves Office
New location in Black Ridge Terrace
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ST. GEORGE - F1 Property Management has relocated to new offices at 1173 S. 250 West, Suite 205 in the Black Ridge Terrace I building.
The company specializes in the management of homeowners associations and commercial property. Contact them ...
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Volume 10, Issue 27, 2007-09-07
FAA Grants $7 Million for Airport
St. George, Washington still feuding over annexation
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ST. GEORGE - City officials have announced St. George has received $7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to purchase property southeast of town for the planned replacement airport. To use the money, the city will have to provide 5 percent of the total in matching funds.
About a year ago the city received a $17 million grant from the FAA to buy land. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2008 with the airport scheduled to open in 2011.
Construction costs are projected at $170 million to $190 million, most of which will come from the FAA.
St. George officials say the city needs to acquire a total of 1,331 acres for the facility...
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Volume 9, Issue 12, 2006-09-04
FAA Moves Ahead on Airport
Work to begin this month
By Marc Mortensen
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ST. GEORGE - The Federal Aviation Administration has released a positive Record of Decision regarding the Environmental Impact Study for the proposed replacement airport to serve the City of St. George.
The Environmental Impact Statement, completed earlier this year, has been the subject of public hearings and comment periods and has undergone significant review and revision by the FAA as well as the National Park Service and the Environmental Protection Agency.
“This has been a long and sometimes difficult process and we are pleased to finally be at a point where this project can now become a reality,”¯ said St. George mayor Dan McArthur. “The...
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Volume 10, Issue 18, 2007-06-25
Fabulous Freddy's Growing
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SANDY, Utah - Las Vegas-based Fabulous Freddy's, which has two stores in St. George, has plans to open its first northern Utah store in the south Salt Lake Valley. The chain plans to break ground this summer on a full-service gas station and convenience store in Sandy. The store is scheduled to open in 2008.
The chain's hallmark is friendly service. Fabulous Freddy's attendants pump customers' gas at no extra charge. This will be the ninth location of Fabulous Freddy's, which has six stores in Las Vegas....
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Volume 12, Issue 15, 2009-04-27
FACEBOOK OR LAWSUIT-IN-YOUR-FACEBOOK?
By Michael Patrick O'Brien, Esq.
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OK, I admit it, the only reason I joined Facebook.com was to keep tabs on my teenage daughter's Facebook page. Funny how things work out...she won't accept me as a friend ("Dad, it is too embarrassing to have an old guy as a friend!") and now it is kind of cool finding old college and high school buddies (and girlfriends...yeehaw!).
I seem to be addicted. And wow, the information you can glean. Facebook, and other social networking sites, are a real treasure trove of insights into someone's behavior and character. All of that might be really useful when deciding when to hire someone or who to hire, right?
The legal problem, however, is one of TMI, too much ...
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Volume 11, Issue 34, 2008-09-17
Facing Economic Challenges (Again!), Small Business Owners Change Strategies
Most say they've been through this before
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With optimism levels reported at a five-year low, it is clear small business owners are concerned about the economy. One quarter (24 percent) of small business owners surveyed for the most recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index believe the economy is in a "severe" recession, and eight in ten believe current economic conditions will affect their businesses. The optimism Index was at 45, the lowest score reported since the survey's inception in 2003.
Despite economic challenges, most of the small business owners surveyed said this is not the first time they have navigated through rough economic waters. Sixty-five percent report...
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Volume 8, Issue 18, 2005-10-17
Faculty from Utah
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Faculty from 30 academic majors will come together in an ongoing, unique process to help Utah's college and university students transfer credit from two to four-year degree programs and from pre-major to major programs. More than 450 faculty members from Utah's nine public credit-bearing institutions will meet at an annual Major's Conference Friday to strengthen the state's higher education system.
Since 2004, the State Board of Regents and the commissioner of higher education have worked with Utah's colleges and universities to advance the use of common numbers for courses that were similar in content, rigor and standards. Last year, faculty worked collaboratively to increase comm...
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Volume 11, Issue 6, 2008-02-12
Fairfield Inn Completes Renovation
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BREA - Campbell Lodging, one of the lodging industry's leading owner-operators, has announced that the 99-room Marriott Fairfield Inn St. George hotel, 1660 S. Convention Center Drive, has recently completed a major renovation.
The guest rooms at the Marriott Fairfield Inn St. George have been completely redesigned with the addition of new carpeting, draperies, furniture, artwork, lighting and paint.
Also, the hotel is the latest hotel to offer Marriott's new, more luxurious bedding, which features plusher mattresses, custom comforters, crisp linens, fluffier pillows, and a new, fresh, white look.
The upgraded bathrooms have new wallpaper and hav...
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Volume 10, Issue 29, 2007-09-21
Fall Arts Festival Scheduled - Sept. 21
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CEDAR CITY - The Cedar City Fall Arts Festival will take place Sept. 21-22 on the lawn around the Randall Jones Theatre from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free to the public.
There will be food booths and live entertainment in addition to the art vendors. In its sixth year, the Art Festival has become a highlight of the opening day of the Shakespearean Festival Fall season. For more information contact Todd Prince at 586-9290.
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Volume 8, Issue 17, 2005-10-03
Fall Enrollment Up 6% At Dixie State College
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ST. GEORGE, UT - Dixie State College announced third week enrollment totals for fall semester 2005 last week. Overall enrollment is up six percent over last fall, with a total of 9,114 students, as compared to 8,564 last year.
“This is our largest fall third week enrollment total in our history,”¯ said Vice President of Student Services Dr. Phil Alletto. “It certainly is an indication of our growing reputation for quality throughout Utah and the western U.S.”¯
In terms of FTE* (full-time equivalency), the equivalent of 4,495 student are enrolled, down slightly from last year's 4,518.
“We have more students enrolled this semester...
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Volume 7, Issue 16, 2004-09-13
Fall Season Actors and Artists Arrive at the Festival
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CEDAR CITY, Utah Ć¢ā‚¬’¯ A new group of actors and artists have arrived and rehearsals for the Utah Shakespearean Festival's fall season have begun! Extending from September 23 to October 30 in the gorgeous Randall L. Jones Theatre, the fall season features a traditional Shakespearean tragedy in Macbeth, a perennial comedy favorite in Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, and the regional premiere of new musical The Spitfire Grill by James Valcq and Fred Alley based on the movie of the same title.
“You can feel it. Autumn is in the air, and our fall company is here.”¯ said Fred C. Adams, Festival founder and executive director. “The trace of an evening chill ha...
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Volume 13, Issue 6, 2010-02-18
Family History Expo Slated
Immigration Family History ExpoĀ Offers Hands-On Learning, Professional Expertise
by Donna Brown
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - The spirit of migration is alive and well. The past, present, and future of international migration will come together in one location on March 18, in Salt Lake City at an unprecedented Immigration Family History Expo.
World Trade Center Utah President and CEO Lew Cramer will join the Center’s Executive Vice President and COO, Elizabeth Goryunova in an opening address at the event to be held at Historic Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple. At the door registration begins at 8 a.m., the day’s session will begin at 8:30 a.m. Cramer and Goryunova will focus on the importance of migration, immigration, and emigration today and...
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Volume 8, Issue 22, 2005-12-19
Family Traditions
By Marie Madsen
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Sometimes when we think about traditions, we think of holiday traditions, but have you ever thought about the daily, weekly, and yearly things you do with your family as traditions? For example, if you eat dinner or breakfast together every day, or tickle your kids back before you tuck them in at night (like my mom used to do), or read a book each day - those are daily traditions.
In my family, we'd go to Grandma's house and play games like “Skunk”¯, Yahtzee and Othello, some families have pizza night on Fridays, some make big breakfasts on Saturday mornings, and others have Saturday chores - those are weekly traditions.
The holiday traditions are easier to remember or recognize. As you recognize the traditions and rituals in your families, take time to also recognize the strength you gain from them. They make your family unique. Realize that those "little things" done together are really memories in the making.
Research indicates that the linking of generations is an important part of traditions. Children need to learn about the past, to have cultural identity and to be connected to preceding generations. A few years ago I made Christmas tree ornaments out of pictures of my parents and grandparents and hung them on the tree.
Every year when we put up our Christmas tree, my kids ask me who those people are on the ornaments and I get to tell them about someone who is now gone, but still lives in my heart through the traditions we shared.
If you need some ideas of what to do to start your own family traditions, here are some for this holiday season.
Give the 12 days of Christmas to a family in need.
Bake goodies, cinnamon rolls, make candy or peanut brittle.
Go out as a family with hot cocoa and chili and cut down your own Christmas tree (it's only $5 to cut down your own).
Listen to Christmas music in the car while you drive.
Make a traditional Christmas Eve dinner or have a progressive dinner from house to house.
Eat out on Christmas Eve so you don't have a mess.
Open one present on Christmas Eve.
Act out the nativity.
Go on a hayride (or truck ride) and carol
Make gingerbread houses
Attend Christmas concerts
You get the idea; start your own personal or family traditions this year.
To that end, one person who studies families remarked, "Families that have the strongest ties have the most traditions or rituals in their life." These rituals provide a sense of continuity, understanding, and love that strengthens family closeness. In a very positive way rituals touch the heart of the family and help members to feel good about themselves and each other.”¯
Merry Christmas to all!
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Volume 9, Issue 10, 2006-07-03
Famous Aggie Ice Cream Offers Tours
Whitney Wilkinson
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Logan, UT- Visitors to Famous Aggie Ice Cream at Utah State University can see how ice cream is made in a 45-minute tour that ends with a taste of the famous dessert. The store and dairy lab are located in the Nutrition and Food Sciences building at 750 N. 1200 E.
On Saturday, July 1, tours will begin at noon and continue every 45 minutes, with the last tour leaving at 3:45 p.m. Future tours will be on Saturdays and scheduled depending on demand.
People interested can drop in or call ahead and make a reservation for large groups. The tour starts with a presentation by Randall Bagley, the dairy laboratory manager, where he outlines the process of making ice cream and show...
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Volume 12, Issue 38, 2009-11-30
Farm Bureau Elects Leaders
By Matt Hargreaves
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SANDY, UTAH - Members from Utah's 28 County Farm Bureaus met November 19-20 to select leaders for the state's largest farming and ranching organization. Delegates re-elected Tooele County hay farmer and rancher Leland Hogan to his 5th two-year term as president of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. Hogan has and will continue to serve on the American Farm Bureau Board of Directors as well as the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.
Rulon Fowers, a hay grower from Hooper, Weber County, Rex Larsen, a cattle rancher and grain farmer from...
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Volume 13, Issue 1, 2010-01-12
Farm Bureau Names Ferguson VP
By Matt Hargreaves
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SANDY, UTAH – The Utah Farm Bureau Federation has named A.J. Ferguson as Vice President of Farm Safety. Ferguson has served as the Director of Farm Safety with Farm Bureau for nine years.
In the hope of saving lives and preventing injuries, the Utah Farm Bureau offers 16 safety programs to county Farm Bureaus, civic and charitable organizations, schools, churches, and...
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Volume 12, Issue 19, 2009-06-01
Farm Bureau Names Sterling Brown Vice President
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Sandy, Utah – The Utah Farm Bureau Federation has named Sterling C. Brown as Vice President for Public Policy, replacing Todd R. Bingham. Brown has been serving most recently as the Vice President for Organization for the 93-year-old agricultural organization.
Brown will take over lobbying responsibilities for the Farm Bureau at the State Legislature, as well as working with state and local government leaders on issues relating to natural resources, public land grazing of ...
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Volume 12, Issue 25, 2009-07-13
Farm Bureau Sets Conference Date
Utah Farm Bureau Focusing on Identifying Opportunities at its Midyear Conference in Provo
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PROVO - The Utah Farm Bureau Federation will be holding its annual summer Midyear Conference July 16 -17 at the Provo Marriott Hotel in Provo, Utah County. The theme for this year's conference, "Uncertainty Provides Opportunity", reflects the challenging circumstances that many Americans, including those in agriculture, are facing today.
"Uncertainty is nothing new for agriculture, yet the circumstances we find ourselves in now with the rest of the world can seem quite daunting. We'd like to offer an opportunity to step back and see how to take advantage of any opportunities," said Leland Hogan, president of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. "We also have the good fortune to be at the forefront of a debate going on across the nation on climate change. At our conference, we'll hear from someone that's been quite literally on the...
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Volume 8, Issue 21, 2005-12-05
Farm Conservation Program Sign Up Deadlines in January
Ag Scene
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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that statewide signups for Farm Bill conservation programs will close January 13, 2006, earlier than in previous years.
By holding signups earlier, farmers will know the results of their conservation program applications when making planting decisions for the coming crop year. The new deadlines will apply to the major NRCS conservation programs - Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), and the Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA).
“This year we have the flexibility to hold a program signup that will end early in the year,”¯ said Sylvia Gillen, NRCS State Conservationist for Utah. “The Office of Management and Budget provided us with preliminary apportionments for the mandatory Farm Bill programs early in our fiscal year.”¯
“Our agency is moving toward nationwide standardized deadlines, which should bring some stability to the application process and the expectations of our customers,”¯ said Gillen. She noted that the 2007 cutoff for sign ups will be November 15, 2006, and should remain the same thereafter.
In the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, called EQIP, farmers can apply for cost sharing for many types of farmland conservation practices. For most practices, farmers who are awarded contracts will receive up to 50 percent of the costs of the project.
“EQIP helps active farmers with conservation on working farmland," said Gillen. "A good conservation system on working farmland is the most effective thing we can do to protect our water quality and the health of our soils on private working lands.”¯
The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program provides technical assistance and cost sharing to establish or improve wildlife habitat on any type of land. Five acres or more are usually required.
The Agricultural Management Assistance Program provides cost-share and incentive payments to producers who apply conservation practices that address such issues as water quality, water management, and erosion control.
All of these programs are competitive. Generally, only the most environmentally beneficial projects are selected for funding. Apply for all programs at the NRCS Office in the USDA Service Center serving your county. For more information, or Service Center locations, check www.ut.nrcs.usda.gov.
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Volume 12, Issue 2, 2009-01-19
Farmers & Ranchers Optimistic
Positive Economic Trends Expected to Continue in Utah
By Matt Hargreaves
Director of Communications, UFBF
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Despite the challenging circumstances present for Utah farmers and ranchers, 2009 brings the promise of opportunities for growth and a productive harvest.
That is the assessment of Leland Hogan, president of the Utah Farm Bureau President, the state’s largest farm and ranch organization. “It’s true that 2008 has left those of us in agriculture with challenges as we enter a new year and new crop season,” said Hogan, a Tooele County rancher and hay producer. “But as is always the case, those challenges can also turn out to be great opportunities for success if farmers and ranchers r...
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Volume 10, Issue 30, 2007-09-28
Fashion Fest to Benefit Scholarship Fund
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CEDAR CITY - The Cedar City Women in Business organization, in conjunction with D&T Entertainment, will host a Fashion Festival and Hair Show Competition on Nov. 7 in the SUU Ballroom to raise money for the Women in Business Scholarship Fund.
Advance registration for the Cedar Fashion Fest is open to Chamber members only through Oct. 2, and to the general public beginning Oct. 3. Vendor booths are also available on a first-come-first-served basis. Vendors can choose their booth location upon registration.
For more information, visit the Cedar City Chamber or Commerce website at www.cedarcitychamber.com.
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Volume 10, Issue 34, 2007-10-26
Fashion Fest to Benefit Scholarship Fund - Nov. 7
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CEDAR CITY - The Cedar City Women in Business organization, in conjunction with D&T Entertainment, will host a Fashion Festival and Hair Show Competition on Nov. 7 in the SUU Ballroom to raise money for the Women in Business Scholarship Fund.
Vendor booths are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Vendors can choose their booth location upon registration.
For more information, visit the Cedar City Chamber or Commerce website at www.cedarcitychamber.com.
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Volume 13, Issue 2, 2010-01-19
FDIC Appointed Receiver for Barnes Bank
Zions Bank to Assist with Resolution of Barnes Bank Insured Deposits
By Rob Brough
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Zions First National Bank (“Zions Bank”), a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation (Nasdaq: ZION), announced today that it will assist the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) by acting as Payout Agent in the resolution of Barnes Banking Company (“Barnes Bank”), based in Kaysville, Utah, which was closed by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the FDIC was appointed as receiver. The FDIC has established a new temporary institution, Deposit Insurance National Bank of Kaysville (DINB), an FDIC-insured bank. The newly chartered DINB is assuming a majority of the FDIC-insured deposits of...
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Volume 10, Issue 2, 2007-02-19
Fearing Retirement From Your Business?
Agenda Item
By M. Charles Ek, mpa
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You're a business owner. Perhaps you have been building your business for up to 20 years or more. At one time or another, you have personally rolled up your sleeves and helped in every part of your company, including, sales, working in the field, even running deliveries. “Those were the days”¯
Then, one day, an opportunity presents itself that creates a challenge. You recognize that if you stepped away from the daily routine of the business it would not continue to operate smoothly. “Remember your last vacation your cell phone continually ringing?”¯
You have thought about advancing a new general manager to take your place but there j...
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Volume 13, Issue 10, 2010-04-08
February Foreclosure Rates: Up
By Lori Guyton
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Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of February over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic.
According to newly released data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 4.19 percent for the month of February, an increase of 1.88 percentage points compared to...
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Volume 11, Issue 10, 2008-03-18
February Traffic Up, SkyWest Reports
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ST. GEORGE - SkyWest, Inc. reported a 7.6 percent increase in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for February, while available seat miles (ASMs) increased 8.4 percent compared to the same period last year.
SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines generated 1.33 billion RPMs for the month, while ASMs increased to 1.77 billion. Load factor was down 0.6 percentage points to 75.0 percent compared to 75.6 percent for the same period last year. Passenger boardings for February totaled 2,547,180 a 5.9 percent increase over February 2007.
SkyWest Airlines, based in St. George, and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc., based in Atlanta, Ga., are wholly owned subsidiari...
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Volume 11, Issue 31, 2008-08-27
Fed Agency Says Home Prices Still Falling
Utah home-value growth drops from second to 16th
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St. George home values are down 5.1 percent over the past year, ranking the city 233 among 300 metro areas nationally in price appreciation, according to a new federal report.
In that report from the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight for the year ended in June, St. George is the worst performing Utah metro area.
Overall, Utah has fallen to No. 16 in home price growth among the 50 states, with an annual increase of 1.9 percent.
That compares with double-digit increases in Beehive state home values from 2005 to 2006 and from 2006 to 2007. It's also down from a 5.6 percent increase...
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Volume 11, Issue 33, 2008-09-10
Fed Official: Utah Doing Relatively Well
Economy as good as or better than any state
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Economic times are tough, but Utah's doing relatively well, and 2009 is likely to be better, according to Janet L. Yellen, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Deseret News reports.
She was in Salt Lake City on last week, speaking at a luncheon for a board of directors meeting of Federal Reserve Bank branches from Salt Lake City, Seattle and Portland.
"I think Utah has fared better than much of the nation" due to stronger underlying economic growth, Yellen told reporters after her speech.
Granted, Utahns are not spared rising food a...
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Volume 9, Issue 6, 2006-04-10
Fed Think
Jeff Thredgold
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Life at the Federal Reserve is one of comparing and contrasting what is happening in key economic sectors. The Fed has raised its key short-term interest rate 15 consecutive times since late June 2004, following meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee. An additional move on May 10 is now highly likely, with forecasts of one or two additional moves in late June and/or early August.
Each of the following is important as a stand-alone topic. Many of these also impact each other. Below is a quick update of the major issues impacting Fed decision making
1) How is the economy doing?
2) How is the stock market behaving?
3) What are long-term interest rates doing...
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Volume 13, Issue 5, 2010-02-10
Federal Ban on Texting & Trucking
By Michael Patrick O'Brien, Esq
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The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has prohibited interstate commercial drivers (truckers, bus drivers, etc.) from texting while driving. USDOT follows several states (including Utah) that ban all drivers from texting while driving.
According to USDOT, research shows that on average, when texting while driving at 55 mph, drivers actually are travelling the length of a football field without actually looking at the road. Other studies have suggested that...
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Volume 12, Issue 7, 2009-03-02
Federal Budget `Lands` Nearly $500,000 for SUU
By Jen Burt
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With the passage this week of the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, the Ominbus Conference Report reveals that Southern Utah University, and specifically its proposed Gibson Science Center, has garnered federal support in the amount of $476,000. $95,000 of this funding will be invested in a rural science teaching program, with the remainder helping to construct and equip the Gibson
Science Center.
Stated SUU President Michael Benson, "When we first presented the addition to our science complex back in 2006, we knew that the only way to move up the priority list for capital projects was to secure non-state funding in the form of ...
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Volume 11, Issue 23, 2008-07-02
Federal Contractors Must Now Use E-Verify System
To confirm legal status of employees
By Michael Patrick O'Brien, Esq.
Utah SHRM legal director
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As a result of an amendment to an executive order, signed by Pres. Bush in early June, all federal contractors now will be required to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the legal status of their employees.
E-Verify electronically compares I-9 provided information with the Social Security Administration database and the Department of Homeland Security immigration database to verify that the person identified by the I-9 information can legally work in the United States.
Contractors will have to verify the employment eligibility of ...
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Volume 9, Issue 13, 2006-10-02
Federal Grant for Airport
FAA gives St. George $17.2 million
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ST. GEORGE - Air travelers heading into and out of fast-growing St. George soon will be able to fly by scheduled jet service now that the federal government is investing $17.2 million to help pay for a new airport for the community, Marion C. Blakey, the administrator of the Federal Aviation Commission, announced this week.
“Aviation is about more than just airplanes - it's about providing the kind of economic connections communities need to thrive,”¯ Blakey said. “The new airport will make sure air service keeps pace with all of the growth we are seeing here in southern Utah.”¯
Blakey presented mayor Dan McArthur with a check for...
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Volume 10, Issue 22, 2007-07-27
Federal Minimum Wage Goes Up
First increase in a decade
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The nation's lowest-paid workers will find extra money in their paychecks as the minimum wage rose 70 cents to $5.85 an hour July 24, the first increase in 10 years.
It ends the longest period without an increase since the federal minimum wage was made law in 1938. The last increase came in 1997, when the minimum was raised 40 cents to $5.15 an hour.
Legislation signed by Pres. Bush in May increases the wage 70 cents each July until 2009, when all minimum wage jobs will pay no less than $7.25 an hour.
In Utah, little impact is expected from the minimum wage increase. According to the Minimum Wage Working Group commissioned by Gov. Jon Huntsman J...
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Volume 11, Issue 2, 2008-01-15
Feds Pledge $90 Million for Airport
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ST. GEORGE - A federal agency has committed $90 million toward construction of the city's replacement airport, which is scheduled to open by the end of 2011.
The money is being issued under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program. Last year the city received $17.2 million from the FAA to buy land around the replacement airport site, about seven miles southeast of the city's current airport.
The new airport project is expected to cost $180 million, almost double the original $78 million estimate.
"This is great news for St. George," said Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah. "Together with the mayor and other community leaders, I've made the new airport a top p...
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Volume 12, Issue 37, 2009-11-23
Festival Announces 49th Season ...Ā
Utah Shakespearean Festival: a Season of Classics to Remember
By Amanda Caraway
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CEDAR CITY, UTAH - Ignite your passion with William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Alfred Hitchcock, Anne Frank, and Charles Dickens - all featured in the 2010 season at the Utah Shakespearean Festival (300 W. Center Street, Cedar City, Utah).
The 49th season at the Festival will be one to remember, and tickets are on sale now at 1-800-PLAYTIX and www.bard.org. Tickets range from $21-$68. The Festival website also contains ratings for all nine plays to help patrons make selections that are best for their...
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Volume 9, Issue 15, 2006-11-20
Festival Announces Three Board Members
Local resident among those named
Donna Law
Utah Shakespearean Festival Marketing Director
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CEDAR CITY - Three new members have recently joined the Utah Shakespearean Festival's board of governors. One resides in Williamsville, NY. Another calls Bountiful, Utah, home, and the third is a Cedar City resident. Each brings diversity and a wealth of experience to the task.
“The board's main functions,”¯ said R. Scott Phillips, festival director, “are development and working to enhance the financial resources of the festival organization. The board also works to increase the profile of the Utah Shakespearean Festival throughout the region and the country. Their service is invaluable to us.”¯
Neil D. Arnold travels from New Yor...
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Volume 10, Issue 3, 2007-02-26
Festival Earns Prestigious Award
By Bruce C. Lee
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CEDAR CITY Ć¢ā‚¬’¯ The Utah Shakespearean Festival was recently notified by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology that the Festival is to be the recipient of a special citations award at the Institute's national conference March 14 in Phoenix, Ariz.
A highly prestigious award, the Special Citation is given in recognition of “high quality repertory theatre in the Southwest and for the company's significant impact on the careers and lives of many USITT members.”¯
Bill Byrnes, dean of Southern Utah University's College of Performing and Visual Arts and a member of USITT's board of directors, nominated the Festival for the awar...
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Volume 10, Issue 33, 2007-10-19
Festival Helps Families in Need
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CEDAR CITY - The Utah Shakespearean Festival is helping to feed less fortunate families once again this holiday season with a food drive for the Iron County Care and Share. Southern Utah residents that donate five items of nonperishable food can purchase tickets for half price to any Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performance throughout the fall season.
In the fall of 2006, the Utah Shakespearean Festival donated 3,000 pounds of food to the Iron County Care and Share with the help of southern Utah residents. This year the Festival hopes to increase that amount and feed even more families during the holiday season. The goal for the 2007 fall food drive is 3,500 pounds of food....
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Volume 10, Issue 18, 2007-06-25
Festival Names New PR Director
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CEDAR CITY — Amanda Caraway has been named the media and public relations director for the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Caraway, a graduate of Davis High School in northern Utah, was hired following a national search process that began six months ago after Donna Law left to become director of development at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Caraway has a bachelor's of arts degree in communication and psychology from Westminster College in Salt Lake City and a master's degree in theater history from San Diego State University.
She has worked in the public relations department at the Utah Opera and Ballet West and for a Salt Lake advertising agency. She also s...
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Volume 10, Issue 20, 2007-07-13
Festival Plaza Now Open
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ST. GEORGE - The newest retail center in St. George, Festival Plaza, located next to Sportsman's Warehouse and Costco, had its Grand Opening on July 10. The center has filled up quickly, with many new and existing retailers.
The latest additions to the plaza are The Dance Shoppe, a new dance studio to St. George, serving clients ages 2 through adult (www.TheDanceShoppeUT.com), and Team Angels Salon, a full service beauty salon. Wes Davis, at NAI Utah Southern Region, assisted in both transactions....
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Volume 10, Issue 28, 2007-09-14
Festival to Open Fall Season - Sept. 21
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CEDAR CITY — The 2007 fall season of the Utah Shakespearean Festival kicks off Sept. 21 with a performance of the "The Tempest" at 7:30 p.m. in the Randall L. Jones Theatre. The season, which extends through Oct. 27, also offers performances of "The Mousetrap" and "Art."
For a schedule of performances, tickets, or more information, please phone 435-586-7880, or visit www.bard.org....
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Volume 11, Issue 7, 2008-02-19
Festival Wants $10 Million from Legislators
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CEDAR CITY - Fred Adams, founder and former executive director of the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival, hopes to land $10 million from the Utah Legislature to build a new Adams Memorial Theater.
This theater would anchor a proposed $62 million Shakespeare-themed village planned for 7.5 acres next to Southern Utah University. The mixed used village would include retail, restaurants, and residential units.
Festival managers hope to have the new $25 million theater open by the 2011 season to mark the festival's 50th anniversary.
Adams, who retired as festival director in 2006, met recently in Salt Lake City with state officials to lo...
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Volume 11, Issue 8, 2008-03-04
Festival Won't Get State Funding for Theater
Must bond to fund mixed use project
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CEDAR CITY - The Utah legislators have rebuffed a $5 million request from Utah Shakespearean Festival founder Fred Adams, the Deseret Morning News reports.
Adams had high hopes that the Tony Award-winning festival would receive $5 million in state funding this year, instead of having to bond for the new theater and pay the debt from future donations and ticket sales.
The money would have supplemented private donations that are pledged for the construction of the $32 million theater.
"At the last minute, the $5 million was stripped from us," Adams said on Monday. "We're not going to get a dime of state money."
In lieu of state fun...
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Volume 11, Issue 33, 2008-09-10
Fewer CFOs Expects to Hire in Q4
Survey Measures Employment Optimism
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SALT LAKE CITY - A net 2 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) in Utah expect to add accounting and finance staff during the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the most recent Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index.
Nine percent of executives surveyed plan to add staff during the quarter and 7 percent anticipate reductions in personnel. The majority of respondents, 83 percent, foresee no change in hiring.
The local results reflect a two-quarter rolling average based on interviews with 200 CFOs from a stratified random sample of companies in the Salt Lake City area with ...
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Volume 11, Issue 16, 2008-05-06
Fewer Utah Employers Offering Health Coverage
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The number of companies in Utah offering health insurance to their employees dropped 8.8 percent from 2001 to 2005, the Deseret News reports.
That rate of decline is 11 times the national decrease of 0.8 percent, according to a recent report.
The report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation noted the ongoing increases in the costs for companies to provide health insurance to employees and their families.
In 2001, the average Utah family premium at private-sector establishments with health insurance was $8,460. By 2005, it had increased 21.5 percent, to $10,282.
Nationally, the increase was steeper, at 29.6 percent. The national average family premi...
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Volume 10, Issue 40, 2007-12-18
Fiber Optic Network to Connect Cedar City
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CEDAR CITY - InterLinx Communications has announced plans to expand its open access telecommunications fiber optic network into Cedar City with construction scheduled to begin in January.
Current plans provide for the construction of two separate paths of fiber cable into Cedar City with a direct connection to the fiber network backbone of Level 3 Communications.
Level 3 Communications currently operates one of the largest communications and Internet backbones in the world.
"Connecting Cedar City with redundant high capacity bandwidth and proven reliability reaffirms our ongoing commitment to economic growth in all sectors," said Bryan Dangerfi...
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Volume 12, Issue 28, 2009-09-14
Fiber Optic Services Come to Cedar City
By Brian Tenney
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CEDAR CITY - Last month, Certified Insurance became one of the very first companies to take advantage of the new fiber based network in Cedar City, enabling high bandwidth capability and quality Internet services.
Certified Insurance will...
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Volume 12, Issue 31, 2009-10-12
Fight Global Warming ... From Your Dinner Table
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - The Book Cellar will be hosting Laura Stec author of Cool Cuisine, Taking a Bite out of Global Warming on Thursday, Oct 15th at 6pm for a discussion, presentation and book signing, open to the community.
Lauras cookbook, Cool Cuisine offers a delicious strategy for beating global warming,We now know that when it comes to global warming what we eat matters as much as the cars we drive, and the standard American diet is as big a contributor to the earth's rising temperature as gas-guzzling vehicles.
If that sounds like a gloomy revelation, don't despair-there's a delicious solution to this problem! Laura Stec, a celebrated chef and Eugene Cordero, Ph.D., a nationally recognized atmospheric scientist team up to...
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Volume 11, Issue 16, 2008-05-06
Film Studio Location Unveiled
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ST. GEORGE – Next Entertainment, together with its affiliated companies, Lone Wolf Productions Group and Imagic Technologies, today announced the site acquisition for the Sky Of Dreams Ranch.
The movie ranch will be located on a picturesque 2700 acres in Apple Valley just twenty minutes from the new regional airport in St. George that will offer forty-five minute direct flights from Los Angeles.
The master planned developing arts, entertainment, and resort community overlooks the majestic Zion National Park and the historic filming location of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
The site lies within the Grand Circle, America&rsqu...
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Volume 13, Issue 2, 2010-01-19
Filmmaker Helen Whitney to Visit DSC Campus
By Steve Johnson
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Dixie State College of Utah will welcome award-winning documentary filmmaker Helen Whitney to campus for a special week-long visit Jan. 25-29, 2010. Ms. Whitney’s visit serves as a precursor for the first-ever DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival, which will be held on the DSC campus and other venues throughout Washington County and Kanab this upcoming Sept. 16-25, 2010.
During her visit to DSC, Whitney will serve as a...
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Volume 12, Issue 36, 2009-11-16
Finalists Named for Leopold Conservation Award
By Matt Hargreaves
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SANDY, UTAH - Sand County Foundation, the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, the Utah Cattlemen's Association, and Western AgCredit announced this week the finalists for the 2009 Leopold Conservation Award.
"Year after year, the finalists in Utah are exceptional stewards of the land, water, and wildlife that are part of their ranches," said Dr. Brent Haglund, Sand County Foundation President. "The Leopold Conservation Award serves as an annual reminder of the tremendous work Utah ranchers are doing for agriculture and conservation."
The Leopold Conservation Award, named in honor of ...
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Volume 10, Issue 28, 2007-09-14
Financial Advisor Adds Clients
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ST. GEORGE - Soltis Investment Advisors, a St. George-based independent investment advisory firm, has announced it will provide 401(k) services to two Utah-based companies, Kiddie Kandids, a photography studio, and SCO Group, a software technology company.
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Volume 7, Issue 14, 2004-08-16
Financial Advisor Howard Ruff to Speak at Republican Forum
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Well-known author and financial advisor Howard Ruff will be the guest speaker at the Dixie Republican Forum luncheon on August 17th at the Fairway Grill. Ruff is the publisher and editor of "Ruff Times," which became the most-widely-read financial newsletter in the world.
He has recently released a new book, "Safely Prosperous or Really Rich?" The public is invited to hear and ask questions on Ruff's views on financial freedom and world affairs. Gathering begins at 11:30 am, with the program beginning at noon. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP to Marge Robinson at 628-1646.
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Volume 11, Issue 19, 2008-05-28
Financial Firm Announces New Clients
St. George firm provides retirements services
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ST. GEORGE - Soltis Investment Advisors, the largest independent investment advisory firm in Utah and one of the largest in the western United States, has announced the addition of three new companies to its client roster.
The firm is now providing complete 401(k) services for Idaho-based AMX International, St. George-based RAM Manufacturing Company, and H.A. Fabricators, Logan.
"Soltis' services will provide the employees of AMX International, RAM Manufacturing and H.A. Fabricators with the tools to empower them to best develop plans specific to their unique retirement goals," said Kim Anderson, Soltis vice president, retirement plan services....
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Volume 11, Issue 34, 2008-09-17
Financing Available for Qualified Businesses
From Five County Association of Governments
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ST. GEORGE - Given the challenging economic times, 100 percent commercial financing is often difficult for start-up and early stage companies to obtain. However, there is good news! Financing for your growing business is available.
Five County Association of Governments, servicing Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington counties, provides financing for qualified businesses. The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is established to create permanent, long-term jobs within the southwestern region of Utah by providing "gap" financing to qualified businesses for eligible activities.
Loans made through the RLF are intended to ...
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Volume 9, Issue 2, 2006-02-06
Finding Your Media In Today's Multimedia World
Navigating Portable Storage Options
By Jason Eyre
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St. George, Utah - Recently technology just a few years ago offered you had two choices for computer storage on your PC: 3 1/2”¯ or 5 Ć‚Ā¼ floppy disks (and for those pc ancients, the 8”¯ floppy). 3.5 disks came in 1.44 and 1.2 Mb respectively. Many documents today exceed the size limits imposed by these storage devices. In fact many of the storage solutions today even exceed the Zip drive which held 100Mb.
Storage is very different today. Portable storage options range from External hard drives, iPods, Compact Flash Memory, SD Memory, to CD-ROMs and DVDs. Although many of these options look like Alphabet soup on the surface, they can be organized and broken into dif...
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Volume 9, Issue 3, 2006-02-20
Finding your media in today's multimedia world
By Jason Eyre
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Last issue single use media was presented and explained. I personally find the single-time use media challenging and time consuming. Now it is time to be set free and look at Multi-time use storage products.
Multi-time use storage products take many forms. Most recently you would find them in the form of digital camera media. This type of media stores normal data in addition to pictures. With this type of memory, the real test of its usefulness to you is if you have the right “shape”¯ for your computer.
Some forms include Compact Flash Memory (square memory about the size of a matchbox), SD-RAM Memory (Small rectangular just larger than a postage stamp), xD...
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Volume 11, Issue 41, 2008-11-05
Fine Dining And Personal Marketing Training For Your Business
Learn Marketing Strategies That Help Business Growth
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Marketing Expert, Jon Bingham, will discuss ways to Recession-Proof a business from the competition and take control of growth and revenues. Jon is a professional speaker and business growth strategist.
Some of the topics discussed will be: How to generate more customers, clients and patients, Simple strategies to increase your referrals at least 100%, and How to increase your monthly and yearly sales.
This event will be held Thursday, November 6th from 9:30 am-11:30 am at the Scaldoni's Restaurant, 929 West Sunset Blvd. To Pre-Register call 435-632-4759. ...
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Volume 11, Issue 34, 2008-09-17
Firm Backs Natural Gas Powered Vehicles
Startup to distribute conversion kits
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ST. GEORGE - A St. George-based U.S. natural gas conversion kit company has entered into a relationship with Landi Renzo, manufacturer of compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion kits.
Landi Renzo produces about 25 percent of the world's CNG conversions kits, and will introduce the company to the U.S. market in the fall of 2008. Landi Renzo has more than 50 years of experience as a manufacturer of CNG components.
As gas prices rose almost daily in the summer of 2008, the founders of CNG Outfitters saw the potential of CNG as a viable alternative fuel for vehicles.
CNG is an especially attractive option in Utah, where it costs ...
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Volume 9, Issue 14, 2006-10-30
Firm Honors Longtime Employee
Iverson completes 30 years for CPA office
By Van Kleinman
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ST. GEORGE - HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors, formerly known as KempBurdick CPAs & Advisors, recently recognized staff member Gwen Iverson for her 30 years of service to the firm. Iverson was the first full-time employee hired by founding partner Greg Kemp after the company was founded in 1975.
"Her honesty and dedication have been an important part of our success," noted Dean Burdick, HR partner. "When Gwen began working for us, we were still hand-posting every check and receipt and using manual typewriters to prepare statements. She transitioned her skills as accounting systems have changed over the years and now works with the sophisticated computer accounting systems we use ...
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Volume 13, Issue 19, 2010-06-10
Firm Launches Initiative for Distressed Properties
John Taylor to Lead New Initiative
By Lisa Davis
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Commerce Real Estate Solutions, which has offices in Salt Lake City, Orem, Clearfield and St. George, today announced that it has launched a new service line designed to help lenders with the marketing and managing of troubled and distressed commercial real estate assets.
There is currently $1.4 trillion of commercial property debt in the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market, and over $1.8 trillion with banking institutions up for renewal in the next four years, according to Real Capital Analytics. Due to the tight credit markets, even some of those properties that are occupied and performing well will have difficulty with refinancing in the near term. These “troubled” assets combined with the already “distressed” commercial assets that have already been taken over by lending institutions will place enormous burdens on commercial lenders for the next three to five years as the fallout from the economic crisis works its way through the system.
To address the specific needs of these commercial real estate lenders, Commerce Real Estate Solutions will now offer a comprehensive service that brings together its regional reach, nation-wide partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, and its Receivership, Property Management, Valuation and Disposition services to provide clients with a one-stop solution to help them transform these challenges into opportunities.
John G. Taylor, MAI, CCIM has been promoted to Director of Corporate Services, and will oversee the new initiative. Taylor has over 23 years of commercial real estate experience, and has recently worked directly with Cushman & Wakefield’s Western Resolution Group in establishing a system of services to move these properties out of the lenders “troubled and distressed” portfolios and into the “performing” real estate categories.
“This is fundamentally different from what many real estate agents are doing to focus on distressed commercial real estate for listings and sales,” said Taylor. “Commerce Real Estate Solutions is integrating...
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Volume 9, Issue 15, 2006-11-20
Firm Names Strang VP
By Lorri Kocinski-Puchlik
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ST. GEORGE - Graig Griffin, principal with Kemp Griffin, Inc., has announced that Susan Strang has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the company which owns Coldwell Banker Commercial KGA, Kemp Griffin Properties and Meridian GIS.
Strang has been with the company since July, 2005. She has more than 15 years experience in the real estate industry with her primary expertise in mortgage lending in Las Vegas. She has held various positions in the mortgage business including sales manager, account executive and residential loan specialist.
Before joining Kemp Griffin, Inc., Strang was the office manager for Prudential Real Estate in St. George. Other ...
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Volume 10, Issue 38, 2007-11-26
Firm Sees Steady Growth
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ST. GEORGE - Van H. Kleinman, firm administrator for HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors reports the firm is experiencing considerable growth at each of their southern Utah and Mesquite, Nev., offices.
Over the last 12 months HintonBurdick has added nine new employees to its staff, a 19 percent increase over last years pre-tax season staff. They have an additional eight new employees hired that will start work over the next few months.
"We needed to take over 1,120 square feet of recently vacated office space in our building to help accommodate the increase in staff," Kleinman said. "With the growth we are enjoying in our business, we will open an additional office i...
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Volume 10, Issue 36, 2007-11-09
Firm to Host Open House
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ST. GEORGE - Human Capital Management Inc, a human resource, employee benefits and payroll services firm is expanding its offices. An open house is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 640 E. 700 South, Suite 204, in the Morningside Plaza.
Lunch will be served. Partners of Human Capital will be on hand to answer questions on employee relations, benefits, taxes and accounting within your business.
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Volume 11, Issue 25, 2008-07-16
Firm Welcomes New Partner
Sorensen named associate managing partner
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ST. GEORGE - Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough has announced that Marianne G. Sorensen has been named a shareholder in the firm and Associate Managing Partner of the St. George office of Jones Waldo.
Sorensen's practice is in commercial law and real estate. She is the president of CREW Utah, an organization for professional women working in commercial real estate, and was recently named one of Utah's "30 Women to Watch" by Utah Business Magazine.
Jones Waldo is based in...
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Volume 8, Issue 8, 2005-04-25
First Female CEO to Speak At SUU Commencement
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Renee West Norton, President and Chief Operating Officer of Primm Valley Resorts (owned by MGM Mirage corporation)in Primm, Nevada, will give the keynote address at Southern Utah University's 2005 Commencement Exercises. In her position, Norton has led the company's efforts to strategically align operations, expand marketing programs, improve profitability and implement a number of industry-leading programs. Under her direction, the company, last year, saw an increase in earnings of 30 percent.
Born in Altus, Oklahoma, Norton moved to Las Vegas at age 14. She had always been mesmerized with the gaming and resort industry, finding it exciting, dynamic and challenging. Toward the beginning of her career, she held senior training and employee development roles at Caesars Palace, and with the Station Casinos Company. She also served as vice president of product and service delivery for Rapport Leadership International. As an organizational development and quality assurance consultant, Norton provided strategic planning and organizational development services for many leading Las Vegas organizations including resorts, mining companies, contractors and hospitals.
In her current position, Norton is responsible for the daily operations and strategic direction of Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, Whiskey Pete's Hotel & Casino, Primm Valley Golf Club, Primm Center and the Primm Valley Lotto Store, the most popular lotto site in the country, in terms of ticket sales.
Norton was also key in the MGM Mirage's award-winning employee transportation program and its champion diversity initiatives. Norton and MGM Mirage have been praised for their sincerity and follow-thru in implementing viable diversity management policies.
Outside of work, West enjoys running, biking, hiking and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, Charlie Norton, (SUU alumnus, Ć¢ā‚¬Ė71, Physical Education, and owner of Tri T Construction in Las Vegas), three children, a son in law and one grandchild.
The Nortons are true friends of the University. Their generosity made the Charlie and Renee Norton Training Center in the Harris Athletic Complex on campus, a reality.
For her exemplary display of management savvy and sensitivity, and for her sincere support of SUU, the University is privileged to bestow upon Renee Norton, an honorary degree in Business as part of its 2005 Commencement celebration.
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Volume 10, Issue 28, 2007-09-14
First Horizon Names Branch Manager
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CEDAR CITY - Kim Mikulencak recently assumed the duties of Branch Manager at the Cedar City office of First Horizon Home Loans.
She brings over 30 years of industry experience to the position.
In addition to an extensive selection of home loan programs and services, Mikulencak will offer an array of financial products including checking and savings accounts, home equity lines of credit and more.
First Horizon's Cedar City office is located at 1420 Providence Center Drive, Suite #1. Mikulencak can be reached by phone at 435- 586-7628, by cell at 435-590-4701 or by fax at (435) 586-9128.
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Volume 10, Issue 1, 2007-01-22
First Sheep Camp
Startin' Out in Dixie
As told by her husband Wes Atkin
By Sara Atkin
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Editors Note: The Mainstreet Business Journal is serializing Startin' Out in Dixie, tales told by Wes Atkin about growing up in St. George during the early years of the 20th century. In this installment, Wes continues the tale of his first trip to sheep camp, at age 5, on the Arizona Strip with his father Hy Atkin, about 1919.
Poppa kept three large steel barrels filled with water for cooking, washing and drinking. When we arrived at camp, the barrels were near empty. He loaded them onto the back of the commissary wagon and backed into the reservoir beyond the animals and birds.
He brushed debris from the water and proceeded to fill his buckets. I held a...
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Volume 12, Issue 3, 2009-01-26
First Utah Gas Price Increase Since July
St. George Drops Four Cents
Source: AAA
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St. George, January 2009 - After five consecutive months of Utah's average gas price dropping, the streak has come to an end. According to AAA Utah, Utah's average gas price has increased for the first time since last July.
The average price in Utah is $1.63. This is 2 cents higher than last month's report, and $1.40 lower than a year ago. Prices in Utah dropped as low as $1.45 over the Christmas holidays so this increase of almost 20 cents in a few weeks is very troubling for Utah motorists.
"Healthy fuel inventories, coupled with ...
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Volume 12, Issue 31, 2009-10-12
First Wind Announces Scholarship Program
Applications for Scholars Program now being accepted in Beaver and Millard County, Utah
By Aaron Lindenbaum
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UTAH! - First Wind, an independent developer of wind power in North America, recently announced the launch of "First Wind Scholars", a scholarship program designed to support high school students in southern Utah who display strong potential for a successful college experience, as well as interest in the environment, energy and the sciences. The first one-time $3,000 scholarship will be made available to a student in Beaver and Millard County, Utah, where First Wind is building its 203 MW Milford Wind Corridor project..
"We are pleased to announce the First Wind Scholars program and we are happy to make our first scholarship available to a student in a community that is currently benefiting from our Milford Wind project," said Carol Grant, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at First Wind. "The Milford project will be First Wind's largest project to date, so it's a great place to start a scholarship program. Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders, and we hope that this program will encourage and reward students who share our commitment to...
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Volume 12, Issue 15, 2009-04-27
First Wind Obtains Financing for Milford Project
One of the largest wind farms in the West financed in challenging markets
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(Major construction on the project, along with an 88-mile transmission line to Intermountain Power Plant in Delta, began in late March. Project managers expect turbines to be erected at the site in the early summer.)
Boston, MA-April 22, 2009-First Wind, an independent North American wind energy developer, recently announced that it has obtained a $376 million financing for its 203.5 MW Milford Wind Corridor Phase I project in Milford, UT. The Royal Bank of Scotland plc was lead arranger for this loan.
"This is a significant accomplishment for First Wind and an important ...
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Volume 11, Issue 41, 2008-11-05
First Year Burnout
Expert Advice On Starting a Business
Barry Thomsen
Publisher, Small Business Idea Letter
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Starting a new business is a little like having a new baby in the family - there's a lot to do and it needs to be done NOW. But working smart instead of hard and trying to do everything at the same time will reap more benefits in the long run. Many new owners and partners that try to do it all too fast may suffer burnout that can stifle a young business rather than support its growth. Keeping a focus on your goals doesn't mean being involved in 100% of every activity taking place. Too much constant multi-tasking and something is going to suffer, and it might be you, the owner. You might be able to do 3 or 4 things effectively, but try to do 8 or 10 at the same time and t...
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Volume 11, Issue 11, 2008-04-01
Fitness Center Open in Santa Clara
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SANTA CLARA - Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour fitness and tanning franchise, is open for business in the Shoppes at Santa Clara located at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Canyon View Drive.
Anytime Fitness allows members to work out any time of the day or night, 365 days a year. Members use a personal security-access key to enter the club. Once inside, members have full use of state-of-the-art strength training and cardiovascular equipment.
Membership information is available by calling 673-9962 or visiting www.anytimefitness.com.
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Volume 12, Issue 9, 2009-03-16
Five County AOG Reaches Historic Milestone
6.52 Million to Local Businesses; 740 Jobs Created!
By Darren Janes
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St. George, UT - March, 2009 - Five County Association of Governments recently announced that it has reached the milestone of 100 business loans being provided through its Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), since its creation in 1987. The RLF has provided nearly $6.52 million in funds to area businesses and created/retained approximately 740 jobs.
The main purpose of the RLF is to create permanent, long-term jobs within the southwestern region of Utah by providing "gap" financing to qualified businesses. Loans made through the RLF are intended to help bridge the gap created by shortfalls in commercial financing. The type of loans eligible for...
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Volume 12, Issue 20, 2009-06-08
Five County AOG Reaches Historic Milestone
Agency has loan programs which provide capital to small businesses lacking access to traditional commercial financing
By Darren Janes
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St. George, UT - May, 2009 - Five County Association of Governments recently achieved a significant milestone. This milestone is measured by the fact that it has processed 100 business loans through its Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). Since its creation in 1987, the RLF has provided nearly $6.52 million in funds to area businesses and created/retained approximately 740 jobs.
The main purpose of the RLF is to create permanent, long-term jobs within the southwestern region of Utah by providing "gap" financing to qualified businesses. Loans made through the RLF are intended to help bridge the gap created by shortfalls in commercial financing. The type of loans eligible for funding include...
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Volume 11, Issue 44, 2008-12-03
Five Creative Ways to Start a New Small Business
Balancing Risk and Reward
By Russell Smith
SBA Region VIII Administrator
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Creating a start-up business during turbulent economic times can be a challenging task. But business ownership can be immensely rewarding, and with good business practices, the chances of success can be good. Research by the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that nearly three-quarters of all new businesses (with or without employees) survive two years or more, approximately half survive four years or more, and about 40 percent survive six years or more. Especially in times like these, people thinking about starting a business should understand the reasons why small businesses fail, and may want to consider creative alternatives to becoming a small business owner.
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Volume 12, Issue 30, 2009-10-05
Five Guys Opens in St. George
It's about Burgers and Fries
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Right in time for the Marathon and the World Senior Games, Five Guys burgers and fries has opened for business at the former Fazoli's Italian restaurant location at the intersect ion of River Road and 100 South in St. George.
The last press release available from Five Guys reported the opening of stores #399 and 400 in Houston, Texas and Mayfield Heights, Ohio respectively. Their menu is as simple as their name: it's about burgers and fries. They do offer a limited menu of sandwiches including the proverbial hot dog. They claim that there are over 250,000 possible ways to order a burger a Five Guys.
Adding to their unique formula are such things a...
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Volume 7, Issue 9, 2004-05-10
Five Honored as Distinguished Citizens at DSC Graduation
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Five individuals will be honored as Distinguished Citizens at the 93rd annual Commencement Exercises at Dixie State College Friday, April 30, at 6 p.m. in the college's Burns Arena.
Mona Given, Eric A. Ludlow, R. Sterling Spafford, Russell C. Taylor, and Kathie Thayne will be the recipients of this honor, awarded for exemplary service to the college and community.
Mona Given currently serves as chief financial officer and public relations representative for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Born in the oilfields of Coalinga, Calif., Given is known throughout St. George and Washington County for her many years of service and volunteerism.
Her professional accomplishments in the area also include being elected for two four-year terms on the St. George City Council and serving for two years as executive director of the American Cancer Society in Washington County. She has also worked in mortgage banking, spent 14 years in real estate office management, and operated the Pine Valley Country Store and Kitchen for four years. Given also served on the board of directors, the legislative committee and as a lobbyist for the Utah League of Cities and Towns.
Given has received the State Business and Professional Women (BPW) Accolades to Women Award for public service and has been honored by the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce as Woman of the Year. She serves as a trustee for the Huntsman World Senior Games and is a director with the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and a Dixie Sunshiner. Given also has volunteered with the St. George Housing Authority, the Governor's Commission on Women and Families, and has served on the Opera House Restoration and Historic Committee. Given and her husband, Bill, are the parents of four children and have nine grandchildren.
Eric A. Ludlow became the youngest county attorney in the state of Utah at 29 years of age in June 1991. He served 12 years as Washington County Attorney, and in May of 2003, was confirmed as a 5th District Court Judge, making him the youngest District Court Judge in Utah. A native of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Ludlow attended Dixie State College on a basketball scholarship from 1980 to 1982. Ludlow holds degrees in business administration and law from SUU and BYU respectively.
Over the course of his career Ludlow has also served as a special Kanab City Prosecutor, the St. George City Prosecutor, special Deputy Garfield County Attorney, Brian Head Town Prosecutor,
as a Special Deputy Iron County Attorney, and as Santa Clara City and Enterprise City Prosecutor. He's also held positions of national importance, serving as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. During the 2002 Winter Olympics, he worked with the United States Attorney's Office at the Olympic Command Center. In 2003, United States Senator Orrin G. Hatch made the motion before the United States Supreme Court to admit Ludlow to that bar.
He was a founding board member of the Children's Justice Center and has served as chairman of the Washington County Law Enforcement Administrator's Association, as a member of the Board of Trustees for Leadership Dixie, on the governing board of the Dixie Regional Medical Center, and on the Dixie State College Board of Trustees. He and his wife, Pheobe, are the parents of four daughters.
R. Sterling Spafford, a retired marketing professional, was born in Pocatello, Idaho, but spent most of his career in Salt Lake City. He has resided in Washington, Utah, for the past eight years.
A graduate of South High School in 1948, his education at the University of Utah was temporarily interrupted by a stint in the Army Counter Intelligence Corp where he served from 1953-1955, achieving the rank of SP-3 Sergeant. Following his service in the military he returned to the University, graduating in 1956 with a degree in marketing.
Spafford's marketing career has included time with Uarco Business Forms where he began his career and Galbraith & Green, Inc., where he served in capacities including senior vice president of marketing, executive vice president and regional director. He then worked with James Benefits, later acquired by Transamerica, where he served as executive vice president of marketing and was instrumental in assisting the growth of the company from to $35 million in revenue.
He served as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1985-1988 in the Canada Calgary Mission. Spafford resumed his career at Alta Health Strategies as a Senior Account Executive. In 1991 he was hired as vice president over marketing and business development for R. J. Salisbury & Associates, Inc. where he also served as special assistant to the President. Spafford and his wife, Marilyn Fowles are the parents of five children (two deceased), with 14 grandchildren.
Russell C. Taylor, former member of the Quorum of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born in Red Mesa, Colo., and raised in Provo, Utah. He graduated early from Provo High, and joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 during World War II. Within a few days of departing for Japan, the conflict ended and Taylor was discharged in 1945. He graduated from BYU in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in economics. Following a long career in the life insurance industry, he was called to be a member of the Quorum of the Seventy in 1984.
In 1990, Taylor became associated with banking executives Noel Bennett and Ed Jamison, and became a director of their first bank in Las Vegas, Nevada Community Bank, which was later bought out by First Security Bank of Utah. Taylor then worked to help recapitalize the Sun Capital Bank in St. George in 1992 and sat on the Sun Capital Bank Board until it was bought out by U.S. Bank in 1997. In 1995, Russell and his colleagues opened their second bank operation in Las VegasĆ¢ā‚¬’¯the Community Bank of Nevada. He was a founding director of this bank, which now has six branches in the Las Vegas area.
While serving with the Sun Capital Bank in St. George, Taylor and others were able to involve the bank in supporting the restoration of the Pioneer Center for the Arts in St. George, restoring the old opera house, the social hall, and building the new art museum in St. George's historic district. Taylor has served on the Dixie State College National Advisory Council since 1991. He also serves on the Dixie State College Celebrity Concert Series Board. He and his wife, Joyce Mortensen, are the parents of six children, and they have 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Kathie Thayne has been the executive director of the Huntsman World Senior Games since 1995 and is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Games. She is also a member of the Huntsman World Senior Games Board of Trustees. Under her leadership the Games have grown to host over 7,000 participants, bringing over $34 million annually to the St. George area.
Born in Provo, Utah, and raised in northern California, she graduated from C. K. McClatchy High School in Sacramento, Calif., and then attended the University of Utah and the New York School of Interior Design. In addition to a career in interior designer, she has instructed a pre-school for gifted children, sold real estate, was the founder and co-director of the Dickens' Christmas Festival in Salt Lake City, and owned and operated a clothing store for 25 years.
Thayne has completed two St. George Marathons, has been a member of the St. George Rotary Club, has worked on the Woodward School Restoration Committee, is a member of the Utah Sports Authority, and is a member of the Charter Class of Leadership Dixie where she served four years on the board of trustees. She sits on the board of the Pioneer Center for the Arts Foundation and in 2002, helped re-establish the Dickens' Christmas Festival in St. George. She is a member of the St. George Chamber of Commerce and was honored by the chamber as Executive of the Year in 1999. She is currently serving as chair of the chamber board of directors for 2004. She and her husband, Gary, have three children and three grandchildren.
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Volume 8, Issue 9, 2005-05-09
Five Honored as Distinguished Citizens at DSC Graduation
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Five local residents were honored as Distinguished Citizens at the 94th annual Commencement Exercises at Dixie State College Friday, May 6, college's Burns Arena.
Paula O. Bell, Steven G. Caplin, Thomas B. Hirschi, Ronald W. Thompson, and Dan C. Watson will be the recipients of this honor, awarded for exemplary service to the college and community.
Bell has many firsts to her credit that include being the first woman to be elected to the Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, later to become its first executive director. She was the first woman pilot in Duchesne County and one of the first women real estate persons in Duchesne County. She was elected as the first woman president of the Utah State Chamber of Commerce and was the first woman president of the Noon Exchange Club of St. George. She and her husband, Charles, are the parents of five children, 10 grandchildren and three great-grand daughters.
Steve Caplin serves as president and CEO of St. George-based Steton Technology, the leading provider of application software leveraged by professionals responsible for public health, consumer safety and quality assurance. Caplin holds an MBA from the University of Texas, where he focused on high technology entrepreneurship and competitive corporate strategy.
In 1979, he met Toni Brooks on the Dixie College campus and, after a short courtship, they married in 1980. Both Steve and Toni graduated from Dixie College in 1981 and look back fondly on their memories there.
Tom Hirschi was born in Long Beach, Calif., and moved to Hurricane, Utah, at an early age. Besides managing two careers, a family, and making religion a strong commitment, Hirschi has thrust himself into public service. He has devoted 40 years to Little League Baseball beginning at age 17. He has coached and served as president for two years of the Hurricane Little League. His entry into local politics began when community leaders urged him to run for Hurricane city councilman in 1999. His success in that capacity prompted similar urging that he run for mayor in 2002, an office he currently holds.
Ron Thompson is a member of the Utah State bar and is general manager of the Washington County Water Conservancy District in St. George, Utah. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971 with a degree in accounting and received his law degree from the University of Utah in 1974..Thompson currently serves on the Utah Water Development Coalition and on the board of directors of the St. George Canal Company and the Washington Fields Canal Company. He also serves as the vice-chair on the board of trustees of the Utah Water Finance Agency, which has financed over $500,000,000 worth of water projects in Utah in the last five years.
Thompson was instrumental in the organization of the Dixie Jr. Tackle Football League for 7th and 8th grade boys in the Washington County area. The program has enhanced the lives of 400 boys each year. He has managed and coached in the league for over 20 years. Born and raised in Cedar City, Utah, he and his wife, Dorothy Rice, are the parents of three boys and one girl and grandparents to seven grandchildren.
Dan Watson is a native of St. George and graduate Dixie High School, Dixie College, and Brigham Young University. He also attended the University of Utah and Northwestern University for post-graduate studies. Watson served as administrative assistant to five Dixie State College presidents and chaired the Inaugural Committee for four of them.
His civic service has included time as treasurer for the Community Concert Series and on the board of directors for Heritage Savings and Loan, St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, Dixie Medical Center Foundation, and St. George City Dance Consortium. For 30 years, Dixie students have lived in Watson's home while attending the college. It's Dan's belief that Dixie State College has a destiny of great import and that offering baccalaureate degrees will be a significant factor in furthering the educational goals of all who are privileged to attend.
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Volume 7, Issue 22, 2004-12-13
Five institutions shake hands on CIT articulation agreement
By Eric Watson
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Dixie State College has completely revamped its Computer and Information Technology program entrance requirements to better accommodate transfer students. Administrators from Dixie met with representatives from four other colleges in the state this month to design an articulation agreement that will now allow students to transfer into DSC's four-year CIT program seamlessly.
According to Shari Gowers, four-year advisor at DSC, students can now more easily transfer CIT credits from Snow College, Salt Lake Community College, College of Eastern Utah, or LDS Business College.
Before the articulation agreement was inked, Gowers said, students that transferred to Dixie had to ...
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Volume 12, Issue 38, 2009-11-30
Five reasons favoring `cloud computing`
Google
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Cloud computing is a hot topic these days. Here are five reasons to consider cloud computing.
1. Lower costs: Cloud computing transfers infrastructure costs to the cloud computing provider. With cloud computing, businesses of all sizes can instantly obtain the benefits of an enormous infrastructure without having to...
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Volume 13, Issue 23, 2010-07-29
Five Tax Scams to Avoid this Summer
IRS
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The Internal Revenue Service issues a list of the top 12 tax scams each year – known as the Dirty Dozen. The scams are illegal and can lead to problems for taxpayers including significant penalties, interest and possible criminal prosecution. These scams don’t just happen during the tax filing season, they can happen anytime during the year. Here are five scams from the 2010 Dirty Dozen list every taxpayer should be aware of this summer.
Phishing Phishing is a tactic used by scam artists to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal or financial information in an electronic communication. Scams can take the form of e-mails, tweets or phony websites and they try to mislead consumers by telling them they are entitled to a tax refund from the IRS and they must reveal personal information to claim it. Regardless of how official this e-mail may look and sound, the IRS never initiates unsolicited e-mail contact with taxpayers about...
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Volume 8, Issue 17, 2005-10-03
Fixed Salary Fluctuating Hours Payment Method Upheld
By Michael Patrick OĆ¢ā‚¬ā„¢Brie
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Under United States Department of Labor (DOL) overtime pay regulations, employers can pay a nonexempt employee under the fixed salary/fluctuating hours method. This method provides that if an employee gets the same amount of salary each week no matter how many hours are worked (could be 30 one week, 45 the next) an employer need only pay half time, rather than time and a half, for each hour of overtime worked during that week.
This method has been difficult to apply in the past because it seemed to require a detailed agreement between employer/employee on how it was used. However, a court in Northern Illinois recently ruled that this is a valid pay method as long as an employee, ...
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Volume 9, Issue 12, 2006-09-04
Flanagan Back in the Money Business
By Jodi Jones
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ST GEORGE - Mountain America Credit Union recently hired Ralph Flanagan as a Business Development Executive with the credit union's Business Services department. Prior to his employment with Mountain America, Flanagan spent 30 years in the financial services industry in both Utah and California.
Most recently, he served as Executive Director/CEO of Dixie Care and Share, a local food bank and emergency homeless shelter. Now that he is back in the money business Flanagan plans to work with local businesses, in all phases of operation, to find creative solutions to their business challenges.
He joins a team of qualified and supportive business representatives ...
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Volume 13, Issue 5, 2010-02-10
Flanagans Named Volunteers of the Year
By Louisa Ingalls
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Mountain America Credit Union recently recognized Ralph Flanagan and his wife Sue who were honored on January 30th by the St. George area Chamber of Commerce as The Washington County Community Service Volunteer of the Year. They were acknowledged at a ceremony held the evening of Saturday, January 30, at the Gardner Center on the campus of Dixie State College in St. George, Utah.
Ralph is an account Executive for...
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Volume 9, Issue 8, 2006-05-22
Flat Tax on Hold for Now
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Salt Lake City, UT - A $35 million mistake by Tax Commission economists forced Governor Jon Hunstman, Jr. to cancel a May special session which was planned to pass the “flatter tax”¯ part of his economic development plan. The oversight failed to account for a credit to income tax filers who earn part of their income in another state.
The “flatter”¯ tax was proposed by last year's Tax Reform Task Force which met throughout the summer of 2005. The proposal would lower the current top rate from 7%, which acts as a deterrent to bringing new businesses to Utah, to 4.9%.
It would also get rid of various exemptions but would allow for a 50% charitable...
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Volume 7, Issue 3, 2004-02-09
Flight Humor
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After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight that need repair or correction. The mechanics read and correct the problem, and then respond in writing on the lower half of the form what remedial action was taken, and the pilot reviews the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humor!
Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems as submitted by Qantas pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance engineers.
P=The problem logged by the pilot
S=The solution and action taken...
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Volume 8, Issue 1, 2005-01-17
Flood Insurance
The Marketing Minute
By Kevin Fry
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Recently we've seen historic rainfall in Washington County, something that has caught most Southern Utahn's by surprise. After a serious draught in this area suddenly our reservoirs are overflowing and the water has caused widespread damage and even changed the landscape. Many unsuspecting home and business owners are cleaning up the mess and in some cases have lost everything.
This is a sad state of affairs, and is disappointing in every way. I think there is a lesson to be learned here. Southern Utah is generally dry, with an annual rainfall of less than 10 inches each year. This area does have a history though of flash flooding and even dramatic rainfall following a drought like the one we are currently recovering from. When the sky is blue and the forecast is favorable something like flood insurance seems ridiculous.
There is a more serious flood on the horizon. It's the flood of people migrating to this area. Some estimates are that nearly 1000 people each month are moving into the area. Local businesses should be happy with that forecast. My hope is that local business owners are also thinking about the fallout of all this growth. With more people comes a need for more service oriented businesses plus as new people and new ideas arrive in the area competition for every kind of business is sure to follow.
I think we should all be investing heavily in flood insurance. We need to protect what we have labored so diligently to build before the raging river decides to take us as a prize. Since I'm in television I can tell you that the visual of a house falling into a swollen river is potentially award winning news. It is also devastating to the family impacted by nature's act.
Now is the time to prepare for the rising waters. A marketing plan is absolutely crucial to future success in this new frontier. Set money aside now to ensure your baby doesn't become the lead story on the local news. One thing for certain about a flood; it takes no prisoners. The past is not a sandbag against challenges sure to arrive in the future. I suggest to plan today for a landscape you may not even recognize tomorrow.
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Volume 8, Issue 5, 2005-03-14
Flood Victims Receive Donation from Dixie Escalante & Deseret Power
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Victims who suffered losses during January's severe flooding were helped a great deal by a collective donation of $30,000 from Dixie Escalante Electric and its power generation cooperative, Deseret Power. Dixie Escalante serves several areas hit hard by the flooding including Bloomington; Beaver Dam and Littlefield, Arizona.
$25,000 went directly to RIPPLE for distribution to Arizona flood victims. RIPPLE stands for Rural Improvements and Positive Programs through Local Effort. RIPPLE is a non-profit organization that interfaces with Mohave County in regards to local issues. A review committee of local citizens representing RIPPLE will assess and scrutinize losses to ensure fair treatment. Others are encouraged to contribute what they can to further assist the victims. Donations can be made to any America First Credit Union, c/o RIPPLE Flood Victim Account.
$5,000 was contributed to the Virgin River/Santa Clara River Flood Victims Fund which has been established to assist those who suffered losses along those two rivers in Utah.
Funds came from the Dixie Escalante Foundation which provided $10,000; the Dixie Escalante Electric general account provided $10,000; and Deseret Power contributed $10,000. The Dixie Escalante Foundation collects funds from a program called “Round Up”¯. Members of the cooperative are encouraged to enroll in the program to “round up”¯ their power bills to the nearest dollar. The difference between the actual bill and the rounded up amount goes into the foundation account for distribution to worthy causes such as this contribution to assist flood victims.
Editor's note: Dixie Escalante Electric is a non-profit, member-owned electric cooperative governed by an elected Board of Directors. Directors represent all sectors of the coop's operational area. Gary Biasi is the Director representing the Arizona area devastated by recent floods.
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Volume 7, Issue 11, 2004-06-14
Florida Reports Cement Shortages; Other Areas Could Be Next
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Washington County?
Source: Nation's Building News
Cement shortages are being reported in Florida and could be appearing soon in other states that also rely on imports for their supply of this vital building material as demand from the housing industry remains high and rising demand from Asia adds new pressure to the marketplace, according to NAHB economists.
China's booming economy has rapidly created a huge demand for many of the raw materials used in the residential construction market. While only contributing about 4% to global economic activity, China is consuming about 45% of the world's cement. It is also absorbing disproportionate shares of ...
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Volume 13, Issue 25, 2010-08-12
FMLA Applies to Nontraditional Families
By Michael Patrick O'Brien, Esq.
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DOL also recently issued an administrative interpretation explaining that the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to nontraditional, as traditional family structures. The DOL press release regarding the interpretation, found athttp://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/WHD/WHD20100877.htm , explains that the FMLA’s definition of son, daughter and parent can “extend to the various parenting relationships that exist in today's world.”
FMLA regulations state that a parent includes someone acting as a legal guardian or foster parent of a child or otherwise acting in loco parentis to the child. Thus, under the new DOL interpretation, “an uncle who is caring for his young niece and nephew when their single parent has been called to active military duty may exercise his right to family leave.
Likewise, a grandmother who assumes responsibility for her...
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Volume 12, Issue 41, 2009-12-22
FMLA Expanded Again
By Michael Patrick O'Brien, Esq.
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As part of a defense spending bill, Congress has expanded the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) again. You will recall that the 2008 FMLA amendments had expanded FMLA to allow for exigency leave for a parent, child or spouse of someone called to active duty from the Reserve or National Guard. The new 2009 law provides such exigency leave for the parent, child or spouse of someone already on...
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Volume 12, Issue 31, 2009-10-12
FMLA Leave Does Not Prohibit Discharge for Misconduct
By Michael Patrick O'Brien, Esq.
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The federal appeals court covering the Midwestern USA has issued an opinion affirming that an employee can be fired for misconduct even though he/she is on FMLA leave at the same time. The case involved an employer who discovered evidence of serious misconduct (e.g. unauthorized purchases and failure to perform work duties) by a company officer.
The discovery was made while the employee was out on FMLA leave and the company decided to discharge him immediately rather than wait to restore the employee from his FMLA leave first. The court ruled that the employee's right of restoration was only as great as his...
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Volume 12, Issue 2, 2009-01-19
FMLA Publishes Final Rule
Posters Revised
US Department of Labor
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A revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster, reflecting the recently published final rule, is now available for viewing and downloading. Every employer covered by the FMLA is required to post and keep posted on its premises, in conspicuous places where employees are employed, a notice explaining the Act’s provisions.
The Department has provided optional forms for use by employers and employees during the FMLA process. The Department has revised its Certification of Health Care Provider form (WH-380), and divided it into two separate forms for an Employee’s Serious Health Condition (WH-380E) and a Family Member&rsquo...
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Volume 12, Issue 19, 2009-06-01
Follow St. George City on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube!
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St. George, UT.- In his weekly radio address last Thursday morning, St. George Mayor, Dan McArthur announced the City's launch into the virtual world of social networking over the Internet. "Social networking websites like Twitter and Facebook are a great way for the City to keep citizens and visitors informed about topics ranging from road closures to golf promotions," said Mayor McArthur, he continued, "Our goal is to keep people up-to-date in particular areas of interest in real time."
Links to the free-access social network websites can be found on the City of St. George website at www.sgcity.org. The 12 City Twitter accounts are...
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Volume 10, Issue 11, 2007-05-07
Food Drive to Benefit Care and Share
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ST. GEORGE - Local letter carriers for the U.S. Postal Service will collect bags filled with food for southern Utah Care and Share centers on Saturday, May 12.
“We encourage everyone to participate,”¯ said Stefaney Bishop, coordinator of the local Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. “Just put non-perishable food items in a bag out by your mailbox early in the morning on Saturday. Your letter carrier will pick them up and deliver them to the Care and Share.”¯
The Care and Share cannot accept home-canned foods, food in glass containers, or perishables. Businesses are also encouraged to sign up for the Penny Per Pound challenge associated wit...
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Volume 11, Issue 35, 2008-09-24
Food Safety Expert Joins Software Firm
Former McDonald's exec now with Steton
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ST. GEORGE - Steton, the developer of the food industry's leading software used for risk and compliance management, is pleased to announce that David A. Baker, PhD, MPH, CQM has joined the company as the Director of Food Industry Solutions.
"While working for major players in the food industry, I've had the fortunate opportunity to develop, strengthen, and oversee multiple food safety and quality assurance programs," said Baker. "The right use of technology is vital to the real-time success of all compliance and quality-based programs.
"Top-level executives need access to concise dashboard ...
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Volume 8, Issue 16, 2005-09-19
Fooling Obesity: Tiny Device May Solve Big Problem
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Utah State University researchers are developing nanoparticles that can “trick”¯ our bodies into eating less fat, without dangerous side effects. For one of the largest health problems in the United States, the team sees the solution as small. Very small.
Biology professor Tim Gilbertson and colleagues are working with nanoparticle technology to find a treatment for obesity.
Unlike conventional drugs that spread through the entire body and treat all cells indiscriminantly, nanoparticles are tailored to treat only specific types of cells or tissues. This helps prevent the serious side effects often experienced with drugs, including nausea and hair loss from chemotherapy, heart attacks and strokes associated with osteoarthritis drugs like Vioxx, and heart valve damage occurring in patients who have taken Fen-Phen for obesity.
Although the research is in its nascent stages, Gilbertson's team is encouraged by its preliminary results and hopes to build on the technology's success in other medical fields.
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Volume 8, Issue 3, 2005-02-14
Forbes Names Green Valley Spa & Resort 2005 Super Spa
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Forbes/MSNBC announced its picks for the Super Spas of 2005 in late January this year. Among the list was one of our own local-family owned businesses, The Green Valley Spa & Resort. Forbes named Green Valley Spa #1 in the Adventure category for its Hiking/Climbing program which offers a variety of Hiking/Climbing levels and locations.
Of Green Valley Spa Forbes said, “If you're looking to have fun and challenge yourself physically, then head to Utah's Green Valley Spa. This sports resort in Utah's red rock country offers rock climbing, hiking and biking, and the emphasis is on physical fitness, rather than just weight loss. Guests can hike through Zion National Park, Snow Canyon and Padre Canyon, and there's also golf and tennis, as well as a huge array of fitness classes.”¯
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Volume 12, Issue 5, 2009-02-09
Foreclosure `Tours` Hit Southern Utah
Is there is a foreclosure tsunami coming to town?
By Brian Tenney
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St. George, UT, February, 2009 - If you have seen the St. George Foreclosure Tour bus traveling down the streets of your neighborhood, chances are there is a home in your area that is on their tour. Each week, home buyers wanting to get in on some of the great foreclosure deals in southern Utah are registering on stgeorgeforeclosuretours.com and securing themselves a seat on the bus.
Bus Tour Entrepreneur Blake Bench says, "On our last several tours the bus has been full, and I don't see it declining anytime soon." Benches' reasoning is due to a housing phenomenon called "ghost inventory", and according to Bench, "It is something I think the general public is better off not...
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Volume 11, Issue 36, 2008-10-01
Foreclosure Rate in St. George Increases
But still trails national rate
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ST. GEORGE - Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of July over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, a collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 1.24 percent for the month of July, an increase of 0.81 percentage points compared to July of 2007 when the rate was 0.42 percent.
The number of outstanding foreclosures in St. George...
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Volume 12, Issue 5, 2009-02-09
Foreclosure Rates `Up`
St. George Increase is higher than the national rate
By Lori Guyton
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Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of December over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, the leading collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 1.80 percent for the month of December, an increase of 1.10 percentage points compared to December of 2007 when the rate was 0.70 percent.
The number of outstanding foreclosures in St. George, including new and...
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Volume 12, Issue 12, 2009-04-06
Foreclosure Rates Continue to Increase
For February 2009, 4.5 percent of mortgage loans were 90 days or more delinquent
By Lori Guyton
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Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of February over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, the leading collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 1.7 percent for the month of February, an increase of 0.9 percentage points compared to February of 2008 when the rate was 0.9 percent.* Foreclosure activity in St. George is equal to the...
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Volume 12, Issue 40, 2009-12-15
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Continue Increase
By Lori Guyton
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of October over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, an organization specializing in the collection of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 4.25 percent for the month of October, an increase of 2.46 percentage points compared to October of 2008 when the rate was 1.79 percent. Foreclosure activity in St. George is higher than the national foreclosure rate which was 3.02 percent for October 2009, representing a 1.23 percentage point difference.
Also in St. George, the mortgage delinquency rate has...
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Volume 13, Issue 18, 2010-06-03
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Continue to Increase
Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of April over the same period last year, according to CoreLogic.
By Lor Guyton
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According to newly released data from CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 4.24 percent for the month of April, an increase of 1.04 percentage points compared to April of 2009 when the rate was 3.20 percent.* Foreclosure activity in St. George is higher than the national foreclosure rate which was 3.20 percent for April 2010, representing a 1.04 percentage point difference.
Also in St. George, the mortgage delinquency rate has...
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Volume 11, Issue 43, 2008-11-19
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Increase
Real Estate Report by First American Core Logic
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Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of September over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, the leading collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 1.60 percent for the month of September, an increase of 1.00 percentage points compared to September of 2007 when the rate was 0.60 percent.* The number of outstanding foreclosures in St. George, including new and ...
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Volume 12, Issue 21, 2009-06-15
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Increase
By Lori Guyton
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Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of April over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, the leading collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 1.89 percent for the month of April, an increase of 0.76 percentage points compared to April of 2008 when the rate was 1.13 percent.* Foreclosure activity in St. George is higher than the national foreclosure rate which was 1.8 percent for ...
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Volume 12, Issue 27, 2009-09-07
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Increase
By Lori Guyton
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Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of June over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, the leading collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 3.60 percent for the month of June, an increase of 2.40 percentage points compared to June of 2008 when the rate was 1.30 percent.* Foreclosure activity in St. George is higher than the national foreclosure rate which was 2.6 for June 2009, representing a 1.00 percentage point difference.
Also in St. George, the mortgage delinquency rate has...
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Volume 12, Issue 29, 2009-09-28
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Increase
By Lori Guyton
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Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of July over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 3.80 percent for the month of July, an increase of 2.30 percentage points compared to July of 2008 when the rate was 1.50 percent.* Foreclosure activity in St. George is higher than the national foreclosure rate which was 2.80 for July 2009, representing a...
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Volume 13, Issue 2, 2010-01-19
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Increase
By Lori Guyton
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of November over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 4.19 percent for the month of November, an increase of 2.38 percentage points compared to November of 2008 when the rate was 1.81 percent.* Foreclosure activity in St. George is higher than the national foreclosure rate which was...
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Volume 13, Issue 5, 2010-02-10
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Increase
By Lori Guyton
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of December over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic.
According to newly-released data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 4.15 percent for the month of December, an increase of 2.22 percentage points compared to December of 2008 when the rate was 1.93 percent.* Foreclosure activity in St. George is higher than the national foreclosure rate which was 3.16 percent for December 2009, representing a...
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Volume 12, Issue 31, 2009-10-12
Foreclosure Rates in St. George Increase, Yet Again
By Lori Guyton
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of August over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, the leading collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 3.91 percent for the month of August, an increase of 2.34 percentage points compared to August of 2008 when the rate was 1.56 percent.* Foreclosure activity in St. George is higher than the national foreclosure rate which was 2.86 percent for August 2009, representing a 1.05 percentage point difference.
Also in St. George, the mortgage delinquency rate has...
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Volume 12, Issue 27, 2009-09-07
Foreclosure Specialists Announce Local Tour Schedule
By Brian Tenney
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Along with cooler temperatures, local home buyers will be able to once again enjoy free Foreclosure Tours this September.
The Larkin Group at Keller Williams Realty, in partnership with Blake Bench of Bank of America, have announced their fall 2009 Foreclosure Tour Schedule. The “kickoff” will be Saturday, September 5, 2009, after which the group will hold regular weekly tours from October 2 through the end of 2009.
“We’ve seen significant changes in the market since we began touring in fall of...
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Volume 12, Issue 35, 2009-11-09
Foreclosures in St. George Continue to Increase
By Lori Guyton
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Foreclosure rates in St. George have increased for the month of September over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic, the leading collector of national, state and local data on home prices, foreclosure and delinquency activity, real estate sales volume and mortgage loan activity.
According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the St. George area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is...
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Volume 11, Issue 16, 2008-05-06
Foreclosures Jump in Utah
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The foreclosure rate in Utah jumped by nearly 78 percent in the first quarter of 2008, compared with the same period last year, according to the Deseret News.
A recently released RealtyTrac report also showed that the number of foreclosures in the state increased 34 percent from the fourth quarter 2007 to the first quarter of this year.
Utah ranked 18th in the nation in the number of homes in foreclosure. One in every 274 households in Utah had received a foreclosure filing in the first quarter, compared to the national average of one in 194 households.
Nationally, Nevada topped the list, with one in every 54 households receiving foreclosure filing, followed by California at one in 78 households, and Arizona at one in 95.
"Utah had previously avoided some of the spikes in foreclosure activity that we were seeing in other areas," said Daren Blomquist, RealtyTrac marketing and communications manager. "This quarter was the quarter where Utah and the Salt Lake City are really did see a good-sized jump in foreclosure activity."
Blomquist said the Salt Lake City metro area saw a 69 percent increase in foreclosures in the first quarter of this year, compared with the same period last year, and a nearly 23 percent increase since the fourth quarter of last year. Salt Lake ranked 58th among the top 100 U.S. metro foreclosure markets at a rate of one in every 255 households receiving a foreclosure filing.
Realty Trac publishes a national database of foreclosure and bank-owned properties from approximately 2,500 counties across the nation.
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Volume 11, Issue 41, 2008-11-05
Forest Service Holds Public Meetings in Southern Utah
Dixie National Forest Environmental Impact Statement Released
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On October 17, 2008, the Dixie National Forest released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Oil and Gas Leasing. This project will determine which lands under Dixie National Forest management would be available for oil and gas leasing. Any subsequent lease issuance and administration would be handled, as stipulated by law, by the Bureau of Land Management.
In order to help educate the public about this decision and answer questions, the Forest Service will be hosting three open houses to discuss the DEIS.
November 5, Cedar City Heritage Center, Cedar City, Utah
November 6, Anasazi State Park, Boulder, Utah
November 13, Pangui...
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Volume 12, Issue 39, 2009-12-07
Forgotten Gifts to BenefitĀ Dixie Care and Share
By Brian Tenney
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - University of Phoenix St. George Campus is holding a “Forgotten Gift” drive for the holiday season which will benefit Dixie Care and Share. The Forgotten Gifts University of Phoenix Holiday Giving Project was inspired by this year's Homecoming Speaker, Community Advocate, Pamela Atkinson, who told of many children and adults who go without the basics like underwear, socks, and hygiene items.
University of Phoenix St. George Campus will...
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Volume 11, Issue 10, 2008-03-18
Former Australia Leader to Address Business Conference
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SALT LAKE CITY - John Winston Howard, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, will be the keynote speaker at Zions Bank's seventh annual International Trade and Business Conference. The half-day conference is slated for Tuesday, May 20, at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business executives and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn about opportunities for expansion in dynamic foreign markets, particularly along the Pacific Rim. The cost of the event is $30 before May 1, $35 thereafter, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at www.tradeconference.zionsbank.com or by calling (801)84...
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Volume 11, Issue 11, 2008-04-01
Former Australia Leader to Address Business Conference
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SALT LAKE CITY - John Winston Howard, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, will be the keynote speaker at Zions Bank's seventh annual International Trade and Business Conference. The half-day conference is slated for Tuesday, May 20, at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business executives and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn about opportunities for expansion in dynamic foreign markets, particularly along the Pacific Rim. The cost of the event is $30 before May 1, $35 thereafter, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at www.tradeconference.zionsbank.com or by calling (801)844-857...
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Volume 11, Issue 12, 2008-04-08
Former Australia Leader to Address Business Conference
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SALT LAKE CITY - John Winston Howard, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, will be the keynote speaker at Zions Bank's seventh annual International Trade and Business Conference. The half-day conference is slated for Tuesday, May 20, at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business executives and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn about opportunities for expansion in dynamic foreign markets, particularly along the Pacific Rim. The cost of the event is $30 before May 1, $35 thereafter, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at www.tradeconference.zionsbank.com or by calling (801)844-857...
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Volume 11, Issue 14, 2008-04-22
Former Australia Leader to Address Business Conference
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SALT LAKE CITY - John Winston Howard, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, will be the keynote speaker at Zions Bank's seventh annual International Trade and Business Conference. The half-day conference is slated for Tuesday, May 20, at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business executives and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn about opportunities for expansion in dynamic foreign markets, particularly along the Pacific Rim. The cost of the event is $30 before May 1, $35 thereafter, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at ...
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Volume 11, Issue 15, 2008-04-29
Former Australia Leader to Address Business Conference
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SALT LAKE CITY - John Winston Howard, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, will be the keynote speaker at Zions Bank's seventh annual International Trade and Business Conference. The half-day conference is slated for Tuesday, May 20, at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business executives and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn about opportunities for expansion in dynamic foreign markets, particularly along the Pacific Rim. The cost of the event is $30 before May 1, $35 thereafter, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at www.tradeconference.zionsbank.com or by calling (801)844-8573. Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended.
In his first visit to the United States since his term in office ended last November, John Howard will discuss his uniquely global approach to leading the most prominent Western stronghold in the Asian-Pacific Rim. He will candidly share his vision for the international economic future, with special focus on the roles that China, India and the Pacific Rim will play.
As Australia's second-longest serving prime minister, Howard pursued broad pro-market economic policies. During his period in office, Australia experienced economic growth averaging 3.6 percent per year. In the face of criticism from many, Howard initiated unprecedented efforts to broker a free-trade agreement with China, paving the way for China's willingness to participate in a free market. Because of his work in developing ties with China, the country is now Australia's largest export market.
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Volume 11, Issue 16, 2008-05-06
Former Australia Leader to Address Business Conference
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SALT LAKE CITY - John Winston Howard, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, will be the keynote speaker at Zions Bank's seventh annual International Trade and Business Conference. The half-day conference is slated for Tuesday, May 20, at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business executives and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn about opportunities for expansion in dynamic foreign markets, particularly along the Pacific Rim. The cost of the event is $30 before May 1, $35 thereafter, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at www.tradeconference.zionsbank.com or by calling (801)844-857...
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Volume 11, Issue 17, 2008-05-13
Former Australia Leader to Address Business Conference
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SALT LAKE CITY - John Winston Howard, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, will be the keynote speaker at Zions Bank's seventh annual International Trade and Business Conference. The half-day conference is slated for Tuesday, May 20, at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business executives and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn about opportunities for expansion in dynamic foreign markets, particularly along the Pacific Rim. The cost of the event is $30 before May 1, $35 thereafter, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at www.tradeconference.zionsbank.com or by calling (801)844-857...
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Volume 11, Issue 13, 2008-04-15
Former Australia to Address Business Conference
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SALT LAKE CITY - John Winston Howard, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, will be the keynote speaker at Zions Bank's seventh annual International Trade and Business Conference. The half-day conference is slated for Tuesday, May 20, at the Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business executives and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn about opportunities for expansion in dynamic foreign markets, particularly along the Pacific Rim. The cost of the event is $30 before May 1, $35 thereafter, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register online at ...
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Volume 12, Issue 33, 2009-10-26
Former Cedar Resident Returns to Join Law Firm
By Brian Tenney
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ST. GEORGE, UTAH - V. Lowry Snow, Senior Partner with Snow Jensen & Reece made the announcement that J. David Westwood has recently joined the firm as an associate attorney. David's practice is focused in commercial litigation, real estate and commercial transactions. "David's outstanding academic record and exceptional leadership experience make him a welcome addition to our firm," Snow said. "We are pleased that he and his family decided to return to Cedar City and to practice law with our firm."
Prior to earning his law degree from Arizona State University School of Law, Westwood attended Southern Utah University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude while earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in...
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Volume 11, Issue 10, 2008-03-18
Former Disney Animator Set for Business & Ethics Forum Thursday
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ST. GEORGE - Dixie State College's business department continues its bi-monthly noontime Business and Ethics Forum this Thursday, March 20, with a presentation by former Walt Disney animator Jared Beckstrand.
The forum will be in the Boeing Auditorium (Room 121) of the DSC Udvar-Hazy Business Building. DSC students, the Washington County business community, and the public are all invited to attend. Admission is free.
Beckstrand's presentation, "Insights from a Disney Animator," will feature film clips and the animation process. He will also discuss ethical challenges faced in the business - the idea of "The creative team vs. The management team," and will take...
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Volume 13, Issue 19, 2010-06-10
Former Senator Passes Away
By Ric Cantrell
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SALT LAKE CITY - Prominent former Senator Dan Eastman passed away yesterday evening from cardiac arrest.
Dan Eastman, 64, served in the Utah State Senate from 2000 to 2008. During his tenure he was a powerful advocate for economic development projects such as USTAR, increased education funding, and transportation. He was well respected for his compassion, sense of humor and...
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Volume 11, Issue 3, 2008-01-22
Fortune Survey Shows Recession Fears
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A new Fortune Magazine poll paints a gloomy picture of the national economy, according to The Business Journal of Phoenix.
According to the magazine's survey of 1,000 Americans, more than three in four believe the U.S. economy is already in a recession, or will be that way sometime in 2008.
In addition, only 19 percent of survey respondents believe the nation will avoid a recession, while 57 percent believe that there will be a downturn this year. Another 19 percent believe the nation is already in a recession.
As stocks have suffered huge declines in the first few weeks of the year, recession worries have intensified -- so much so that the Bush...
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Volume 11, Issue 7, 2008-02-19
Forum to Feature Proposed Film Project Thursday
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ST. GEORGE - The Communication Department of Dixie State College will present its second Student Media Center Forum of the spring semester on Thursday, Feb. 21. The program will feature a presentation on a proposed multi-million dollar arts and entertainment community to be built in southern Utah.
Executive producers Lee Steadman, Mac J. Adamson, and Jan C. Myrick will discuss the project, called Sky of Dreams Ranch. The forum will begin at noon in the Dunford Auditorium of the Browning Resource Center on the DSC campus. Admission is free. The public is invited.
The Sky of Dreams production team will show a video presentation and discuss with DSC students and ...
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Volume 11, Issue 24, 2008-07-09
Foundation Encourages Straight A's in Life
Corporate training for character skills
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ST. GEORGE - The School of Life Foundation has launched corporate trainings designed to motivate employees to achieve straight "A's" in the school of life.
The foundation's director of training, Jeff Sherman, assists organizations that want to enhance employee character skills within mainstream business practices.
Sherman holds a master's degree in curriculum writing and instruction from Weber State University. He has taught in the private sector, facilitated trainings for Power Trainings International and directed sales and marketing for Sun Hill Homes LC.
He is the president...
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Volume 11, Issue 29, 2008-08-13
Foundation Schedules Charity Golf Tournament
Proceeds to benefit fine arts programs in schools
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ST. GEORGE - The Foundation for Students of Washington County will hold a Charity Golf Tournament at Entrada Country Club on Friday, Sept. 12.
The field will be limited to 25 teams. Sponsorships are now available.
All the money raised will be used to fund the Fine Arts programs in the Washington County School District.
To register contact Don Lyman at 435-705-0300, Carmen Snow at 435-632-4809, or Pam Graf at 435- 619-6843. For more information visit our website at http://web.mac.com/foundation4kids/Site...
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Volume 11, Issue 32, 2008-09-03
Foundation Schedules Charity Golf Tournament
Proceeds to benefit fine arts programs in schools
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ST. GEORGE - The Foundation for Students of Washington County will hold a Charity Golf Tournament at Entrada Country Club on Friday, Sept. 12.
The field will be limited to 25 teams. Sponsorships are now available.
All the money raised will be used to fund the Fine Arts programs in the Washington County School District.
To register contact Don Lyman at 435-705-0300, Carmen Snow at 435-632-4809, or Pam Graf at 435- 619-6843. For more information visit our website at http://web.mac.com/foundation4kids/Site/Entrada_Golf_Tournament.html
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Volume 8, Issue 14, 2005-08-22
Founder of Huntsman World Senior Games to be Honored
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Utah State Chapter will present John H. Morgan Jr. with a Lifetime Achievement Award, at the 27th Annual Dinner of Champions. The black-tie gala fundraiser, to be held at the Little America Hotel on Thursday, September 15, benefits local client programs and research while honoring community leaders and athletes.
Each year, the Society recognizes Utah leaders and athletes who make a difference in the community or show determination in the field of athletics. John Morgan was selected for his unbridled commitment to the community. Morgan co-founded the World Senior Olympic Games with his wife Daisy in 1987 with a goal of promoting health, peace ...
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Volume 11, Issue 14, 2008-04-22
Four DSC Students Are Governor's Scholars
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ST. GEORGE - Four Dixie State College students were among 44 Utah college and university students named Governor’s Scholars at the Third-Annual Governor's Scholars Program luncheon hosted by Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., last week at the Governor's mansion in Salt Lake City. The Governor's Scholar Award program is aimed at encouraging higher standards and greater scholarship among some of Utah's most promising higher education students.
The Governor honored students from each of Utah's higher education institutions who have demonstrated academic excellence during their freshman or sophomore years. The four Dixie State students who were honored at the luncheon were Kylie Abp...
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Volume 8, Issue 20, 2005-11-14
Four DSC Students Honored as Governor's Scholars
By Chris Taylor
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ST. GEORGE, UT - Four Dixie State College students were among 44 college and university students throughout Utah to be named Governor's Scholars on Friday November 4th in conjunction with the newly launched Governor's Scholar Award program. The program is aimed at encouraging higher standards and greater scholarship among some of Utah's most promising higher education students.
Daniel N. Evans, a sophomore from St. George; Jared L. Fletcher, a freshman from Salt Lake City; Dolores Heaton, a sophomore from Hurricane; and Blair Jorgensen, a sophomore from St. George were the four Dixie State College students honored at a luncheon Friday hosted by Governor Jon Huntsman ...
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Volume 10, Issue 27, 2007-09-07
Four Named Women of Achievement
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ST. GEORGE - On Sept. 11 at noon at the Holiday Inn, the St. George Chapter of Business and Professional Women will recognize Nancy Anderson, Sheila Bailey, Debbie Moon and Roene ‘Ro’¯ Wilkinson, as their 2007 "Women of Achievement."
Nancy Anderson is owner and administrator of Triple B Concrete, a highly successful concrete construction company based in southern Utah that specializes in slip forms for curbs, sidewalks, cross gutters, and drainage boxes. Anderson is being recognized for excellence in the professional category.
Sheila Bailey is the owner and director of Westside Studio and director and producer of the Nutcracker Ballet and president o...
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Volume 7, Issue 11, 2004-06-14
Four Washington County Businesses Excel
Bennett Presents Four Utah Small Businesses with the Excellence in Rural Technology Awards
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Senator Bob Bennett and the Utah Smart Sites Program recently honored four Utah firms representing the very best of rural Utah's growing technology community with the first ever Excellence in Rural Technology Awards.
“The Excellence in Rural Technology Awards are a great opportunity to recognize Utah companies who exemplify the value of integrating new technologies into their businesses,”¯ said Bennett. “The four award winners and the finalists have proven that operating from a rural location will not prevent them from competing in an increasingly global and high-tech marketplace. I congratulate them on their success.”¯
Nominations were submitted electronically on the Utah Smart Sites website. The winners were decided by the Utah Smart Sites, Utah Information Technology Association, and Wasatch Digital IQ Magazine. Successful nominees combined top notch technology with excellence as an employer and corporate citizen.
The awards were presented during the luncheon session of the Third Annual Rural Business Conference, hosted by Bennett and the Utah Rural Development Council, held in Richfield, Utah. The awards were given in four categories: Best Rural Technology Newcomer, Best Rural Technology Product, Best Small Rural Technology Firm, and Best Large Rural Technology Firm. The winners and finalists are listed below.
Best Rural Technology Product - Steton Technology Group (St. George)
Steton's software is changing the way the quality and safety specialists monitor adherence to guidelines and regulations. Instead of using the less efficient paper and pencil method, inspectors can now perform their inspections utilizing software installed on a handheld computer device and then upload the results, from anywhere in the world, into Steton Quality Suite.
Extensive reports that previously took weeks to create are ready instantly. Trends are identified, corrective actions are monitored to completion, and the data collected is more accurate. Many of the most recognized companies in the world, such as Best Western, Wal-Mart, JohnsonDiversey, Wendy's, Burger King, Arby's, Del Monte, SkyWest, and General Mills, have turned to Steton to help protect their most valuable assets -- people, products, and brands. For more information about Steton, please contact Jed Alldredge at (435) 656-5655 ext. 4208.
Best Rural Technology Product - Finalists
Information Connections in Logan (DVD authoring software) and LearnKey in St. George (online expert e-learning software)
Best Large Rural Technology Firm (Over 25 Employees) - LearnKey (St. George)
LearnKey and its 135 workers provide e-learning technology, online learning solutions and self-paced training courses for consumers around the world. Recognized by peers as the world's best e-learning tool, LearnKey boasts hundreds of clients such as 3M, Dell Computer, Coca-Cola, American Express, Harvard Law School and America Online. Utah State University, Southern Utah University, University of Phoenix, and Utah school districts statewide also use their products.
LearnKey provides the remote learning platform for the Utah Smart Site Program and has donated over $400,000 of computer training materials to the initiative. Its Online Expert courses have trained 1,600 rural Utahns including 230 individuals from low-income families. They were also instrumental in the creation of Tuacahn High School's computer learning center. For more information about LearnKey, please contact Ken Perkins at (435) 674-9733.
Best Large Rural Technology Firm Finalists
Information Alliance/Information Connections in North Logan (customer relationship management and DVD authoring), Steton Technology Group in St. George (safety and quality monitoring software), and Uinta River Technology in Ft. Duchesne (tribally-owned 8(a) IT firm)
Best Small Rural Technology Firm (Not More Than 25 Employees) - Footprints (Moab)
Footprints provides custom business software development solutions for clients worldwide such as the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Franklin Covey, the Port of Angeles and Pacific Bell. Footprints gives back to the local community in many ways including their own Kindergarten Reading Initiative and sponsorship of Junior Engineering Day at HMK Intermediate School.
In addition, they grant employees paid time off to volunteer at local schools, provide free computer classes to members of the community, and distribute free CDs when new computer viruses are identified. For more information about Footprints, please contact John Andrews or Jim Collar at (800) 635-5280.
Best Small Rural Technology Firm Finalists
Davasi Consulting in Brigham City (software development) and Longs Digital Solutions in Hurricane (systems support and digital conversions)
Best Rural Technology Newcomer - NWB Technology (Brigham City)
NWB Technology is a limited liability corporation owned by the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. NWB Technology's cutting-edge skills in DVD creation and Client Relationship Management provide high quality solutions at an affordable price.
NWB Technology is currently engaged in a Department of Justice language translation project relating to homeland security. They were also awarded a $200,000,000 Indefinite Demand, Indefinite Quantity contract by the Department of Interior and an SBA 8(a) Business Development Certification in 2003. For more information about NWB Technology, please contact Ivan Wongan at (435) 734-2286.
Best Rural Technology Newcomer Finalists
The Illusion Academy in Mt. Pleasant (cartoon animation and illustration) and Longs Digital Solutions in Hurricane (systems support and digital conversions)
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Volume 7, Issue 9, 2004-05-10
Fowler to Return as Acting Associate VP of Advancement
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Less than one year after relinquishing his post as vice president of student services, Dixie State College today announced that Bill Fowler will return to the college to assume the role of acting associate vice president of advancement. He will fill the position on an interim basis for one to two years beginning May 1, 2004.
Formerly an executive director level position, the new associate vice president position will report directly to the college president and lead all college advancement activities, including fundraising. The college's institutional advancement, alumni relations, institutional research and government relations, and public relations offices will fall under Fowler's jurisdiction, as will the newly created cultural affairs office.
“After conducting an exhaustive search for this position for over a year, we've determined Bill is the best fit at this time,”¯ said DSC President Dr. Robert Huddleston. “Frankly, we're thrilled to have him back. He's been an invaluable asset to this institution for a long, long time and will continue to be in this important new function.”¯
Prior to leaving the college in August 2003, Fowler had served at Dixie State College for 26 years. Altogether he has 34 years of experience in the Utah System of Higher Education. He began his career at the University of Utah as assistant director of admissions and recruiting. He later went to Salt Lake Community College as assistant dean of students and testing center director.
Fowler was wooed to Dixie by long-time friend Karl Brooks in 1977 and first worked as director of student services. At that time, 1,400 students were enrolled at the college.
Fowler has been instrumental in the booming growth of the college over the past three decades. Enrollment has since grown to nearly 8,000. He was also key in the establishment of the college's first four-year programs, which took place in 2000.
“I have a lot of experience with institutional needs and I look forward to utilizing all the resources available and necessary to maximize fundraising potential for this great college and for the wonderful cause of higher education,”¯ said Fowler.
“I'm really excited to come back. I've had a year off, but my mind has never left the college,”¯ continued Fowler. “I miss the administrative team and look forward to getting back to work with many of my great friends.
A native of Lehi, Utah, Fowler holds bachelors and master's degrees from the University of Utah, where he played football. He and his wife, Candy, have four children and nine grandchildren.
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Volume 6, Issue 21, 2003-11-24
Franchises or Not
Exit Strategies
By Voin R Campbell
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There are many reasons why one might want to go into business for him or her self. However, several are more common than others. One is the subject business prospect might be highly entrepreneurial and creative by nature (meaning he or she is self directed and doesn't take directions well, resulting in endless conflicts with superiors). Another is, he or she, although accustomed to the discipline and order of an established organization, is “burned out”¯ on some aspect of the business, such as endless travel and work hours away from family and friends. Finally, an increasingly common reason is “corporate downsizing”¯ with leaves the prospect with no meaningful opp...
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Volume 12, Issue 24, 2009-07-06
FranklinCovey Added to Russell 2000 Index
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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Covey Co., a global provider of training and consulting services, announced that it has been added to the Russell 2000® Index.
Membership in the Russell 2000®, which remains in place for one year, includes automatic inclusion into the broader Russell 3000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and style indexes. Russell determines membership for its equity indexes primarily by...
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Volume 12, Issue 18, 2009-05-25
FranklinCovey Founder Gives Address
Hyrum W. Smith to Speak at Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
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St. George, Utah - May, 2009 - Dixie Regional Medical Center invites cancer survivors, their families and friends to a Cancer Survivors Day presentation on June 6 at 8:30 a.m. in the Intermountain Healthcare Foremaster Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive.
Hyrum W. Smith, founder and chairman of the Board of The Galileo Initiative and co-founder of FranklinCovey, will be the keynote speaker at the program. The program is themed: "Seeds of Hope," and the American Cancer Society has donated small seed packets as a hand-out for the event. A light breakfast will also be provided.
Cancer Survivors Day is an annual, worldwide celebration of life. Survivors in St. George unite with ...
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Volume 13, Issue 14, 2010-05-06
Fred Adams Honored
Utah Shakespearean Festival Founder Honored for Service to Shakespeare Theatres Worldwide
By Amanda Caraway
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CEDAR CITY, UTAH—Fred C. Adams, founder of the Utah Shakespearean Festival, has been named as recipient of the third annual Burbage Award for a lifetime of service to the international Shakespearean theatre community. Ralph Cohen, co-founder of the American Shakespeare Center, presented the award to Adams at the Rough, Rude & Boisterous Benefit held on April 24 at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, Va.
“Fred Adams has helped to make Shakespeare as American as apple pie,” said...
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Volume 12, Issue 19, 2009-06-01
Fred C. Adams to Visit Barnes & Noble
Visit Aimed at Raising Money for the Utah Shakespearean Festival
By Amanda Caraway
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St. George, Utah - Fred C. Adams of the Utah Shakespearean Festival will be at Barnes and Noble in St. George, Utah (1720 East Red Cliffs Dr.) on Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 a.m. as part of the "Foxfire Heritage Celebration" and to raise funds for the Festival.
Throughout the day on June 13, ten percent of all in-store proceeds will be donated to the Festival. "If we raise $4,000, the amount goes up to 15 percent, so tell your friends and family to do their Father's Day shopping on June 13 at Barnes and Noble in St. George", said Adams.
As part of the event, Adams will talk about the Foxfire Books, and the importance of ...
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Volume 11, Issue 41, 2008-11-05
Free Business Training in Cedar City
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As part of the Ready Your Business, Business Readiness Series, The Utah Department of Public Safety and Division of Homeland Security are offering No-Cost workshops this week. The workshops will be held at the State Bank of Southern Utah at 377 North Main Street in Cedar City.
On Wednesday, November 5th, the workshop will run from 8:00 to 9:30 am, and will cover the following points: Create a Planning Team/Continuity of Authority, Communications, Risks & Hazards, Internal/External Resources, Vulnerability Assessments, and Essential Business Functions.
On Thursday,...
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Volume 8, Issue 20, 2005-11-14
Free Haircuts
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A barber gave a haircut to a priest one day. The priest tried to pay for the haircut, but the barber refused, saying, "You do God's work." The next morning the barber found a dozen bibles at the door to his shop.
A policeman came to the barber for a haircut, and again the barber refused payment, saying, "You protect the public." The next morning the barber found a dozen doughnuts at the door to his shop.
A lawyer came to the barber for a haircut, and again the barber refused payment, saying, "You serve the justice system." The next morning the barber found a dozen lawyers waiting for a free haircut.
Just Kidding.
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Volume 10, Issue 34, 2007-10-26
Free Publicity Seminar - Oct. 30
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KANAB - New York Times best selling author and television personality Dian Thomas will conduct a one-day seminar "How to Get a Million Dollars Worth of Free Publicity," Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Kanab.
The seminar will be held at 733 S. Cowboy Way from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $170 per person, and those companies that qualify for Custom Fit Training through a state Small Business Development Center are eligible for a 50 percent discount.
Thomas has written 13 books and was featured on NBC's Today Show for eight years. She was also a regular feature on ABC's Home Show and has made appearances on Good Morning America and The Tonight Show.
People tru...
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Volume 10, Issue 17, 2007-06-18
Free Seminar for Employers - June 26 - 27
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Incumbent Worker Training Program
- Increase employee productivity
- Enhance the skills of your existing workforce
- Increase company growth
- Positively impact revenues of businesses
- Train in occupations with growth potential
- Increase wages of workers through a career ladder
- No Cost Seminar helps Employers learn how to receive grant funding.
Seminar will take place in St. George June 26, 10 a.m. - noon at Dixie Applied Technology College, Room 149, 225 South 700 East, and in Cedar City June 27, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Southwest Applied Technology College, 520 West 800 South....
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Volume 12, Issue 33, 2009-10-26
Free Service Targets `House Stealing`
Service Provides Monthly Reporting on Home Values, Recent Neighborhood Sales, Price Trends and Foreclosure Activity
By Lori Guyton
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SANTA ANA, California - First American CoreLogic recently introduced a free service that provides homeowners with valuable information on their home and surrounding community. The service, called ePropertyWatch (patent pending), provides homeowners with regular email updates on the value of their property; recent sales, price trends and foreclosure activity in their neighborhood; and public record filings against their property. All homeowners whose homes are included in the database coverage are eligible for the service.
Monitoring of public record filings against properties is increasingly needed to guard against a new and dangerous type of identity fraud called "house stealing." In a house-stealing scam, con artists target a specific property and assume the identity of that owner by creating fake identification documents. They then purchase real estate forms easily obtained from office supply stores and, through forgery and misrepresentation, file these deeds with the proper public authorities, thereby transferring properties fraudulently.
So, even though an owner may be living in a property and making their mon...
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Volume 11, Issue 1, 2008-01-01
Free Summit Sessions Open to Public - Jan. 9
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ST. GEORGE - The 11th annual Washington County Economic Summit scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 9 has sold out. But those without tickets can still attend two free afternoon sessions that are open to the public.
The free sessions begin at 2 p.m. at the Dixie Center. Topics include the final report on the Vision Dixie planning process of the past 18 months, and presentation of a strategic plan to bring local entrepreneurs together with angel investors and venture capitalists.
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Volume 12, Issue 23, 2009-06-29
Freedom is Never Free
About the 56 Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence
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Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.
Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.
Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of...
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Volume 10, Issue 31, 2007-10-05
Freeway Frontage Sold at Leeds Off Ramp
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LEEDS, Utah - The Walter Group at NAI Utah Southern Region represented both parties in the sale of seven acres off the northern freeway interchange in the town of Leeds, north of St. George. Before the sale, NAI assisted with the lot split, allowing the property owner to sell off the excess commercial acreage while retaining their home on one acre. The freeway exposure and access make the site a perfect location for future commercial or mixed-use development.
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Volume 12, Issue 17, 2009-05-18
Freight Line Relocates in St. George
Old Dominion Line Inc Moves to New Utah Service Center
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St. George, Utah - May, 2009 - Chuck Powell, Vice President of the Pacific Northwest region for Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., announced a service center relocation in St. George, Utah. The facility, formerly located at 3157 Deseret Drive, in St. George has moved to its new location, a 39-door facility located on a five-acre site at 4587 S 1630 E Street, St. George, Utah.
According to Powell, the St. George Service Center will continue operations under the leadership of Service Center Manager Darin King, who will direct a staff of nine. "The relocation of the St. George Service Center will allow us to be more efficient with our dock production. It will also allow us the opportunity to...
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Volume 7, Issue 19, 2004-10-25
Frequency
The Marketing Minute
By Kevin Fry
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I visited with a local business professional this week and learned something very interesting. He was the first in his industry to begin advertising in the local newspaper. At the time it was taboo for someone in his field to advertise. Business professionals with his credentials we're criticized and shunned for such things.
Today he is the most recognized face in his industry and he has the admiration of his colleagues who want to know the secrets of his success. Potential clients seeking his services are often politely referred to other experts who have a lighter workload. The secret to his success is simple, quality work and frequency in his advertising.
Frequency is a term that describes the number of times a potential customer or client is exposed to a message. Frequency is determined using a mathematical formula that includes a specific demographic. If you are trying to reach teenagers by using the local newspaper regardless of the number of placements, your frequency will be quite low because very few teenagers read the newspaper daily. If you were to use a radio station that appeals to teens then you could achieve a high frequency with just a few ad placements.
Generally, the target customer must be exposed to an ad a minimum of three times before there is a conscious reaction. The higher the frequency the more likely the customer is to respond to the ad.
The business professional in my example knew his target customer was reading the newspaper, so he consistently advertised for over 15 years. The composition of his ads was consistent so as to be easily recognized every time. His plan is a simple one that works.
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Volume 7, Issue 16, 2004-09-13
Fresh Faces
By Kevin Fry
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The Marketing Minute
People from outside the Southern Utah area are moving here at an unprecedented rate. Homes are selling (in some cases) before the sign goes up. Many of these new move-ins bring with them large sums of money and in many cases, pay cash for their residence and even purchase one or two additional properties for investment income.
I've met a few of these “cash-outs”¯ and they are in agreement, Southern Utah is different from where they used to live. They say things like, “where does a guy get a drink around here?”¯ and, “is everybody Mormon here”¯ or, “when does it start to cool off?”¯ It's ...
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Volume 12, Issue 9, 2009-03-16
Froggie Wenta Lookin ...
Better Attitudes in the Workplace
By Matt Eschler
LMFT
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While cruising through this era of bailouts, phantom fears, and our lists of very real frustrations we all could stand to remember our talents and skills. To illustrate this I am going to remind us of an old tale about a frog! This particular frog was born in the bottom of an old well that was built on a farm very near our countries coast. This old well was fairly deep and about six feet in diameter. The frog loved his life in this well. He could swim around for hours and then relax on the old ledge bricks that circled his home.
He would play and swim and rest all day long. One day the frog noticed a beam of light at top of his well home. He became curious and ...
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Volume 13, Issue 21, 2010-06-24
Froggie Wenta Lookin ...
Better Attitudes in the Workplace
By Matt Eschler, Ph.D., LMFT
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While cruising through this era of bailouts, phantom fears, and our lists of very real frustrations we all could stand to remember our talents and skills. To illustrate this I am going to remind us of an old tale about a frog! This particular frog was born in the bottom of an old well that was built on a farm very near our countries coast. This old well was fairly deep and about six feet in diameter. The frog loved his life in this well. He could swim around for hours and then...
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Volume 13, Issue 19, 2010-06-10
From the mouths of children!
Experience attitude
By Matt Eschler, Ph.D., LMFT
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I am certain most everyone reading this article has been to the Disney Land theme park. If you haven’t you really ought to go. Every one needs to experience this amazing place once in their life time! It is two major theme parks in one.
Disney land and California Adventures takes up hundreds of...
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Volume 10, Issue 38, 2007-11-26
Frozen Yogurt Shop to Open
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SALT LAKE CITY - Namara Group, a Salt Lake City-based private equity firm, has announced that Red Mango frozen yogurt shops will open locations in St. George and eight other Utah locations.
The South Korea-based frozen yogurt chain will also open in Salt Lake City's EnergySolutions Arena and Fort Union area. Locations also are planned for Provo, Orem, Sugar House, Draper, Layton, Ogden, and Park City.
The popular healthy frozen yogurt shop made its U.S. debut in California and the Seattle area.
Red Mango frozen yogurt is made with natural ingredients, contains no fat and is low in calories. The frozen yogurt contains significant amounts of live an...
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Volume 8, Issue 1, 2005-01-17
Fry Makes General Sales Manager at KCSG
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Kevin Fry was recently promoted to be the new General Sales Manager at KCSG Television. There are currently five people on the sales team including Kevin. Previously Kevin held a position as Director of Sales for Bonneville Intermountain Radio Group and Simmons Media Group. He's worked in the market over six years and says “I'm very excited to help build Southern Utah's only local television station with live local news, weather and sports at 9:00pm.”¯
Kevin feels that “KCSG is fast becoming Southern Utah's News Choice”¯ and commented that the news “can be found on the local cable systems in Cedar City (Channel 4) and St. George (Channel 6). It also can be viewed on Sky View Cable (Channel 6), over the air on channel's 4 and 16 plus you can now see KCSG on Dish Network on Channel 37.”¯
Congratulation to Kevin Fry and KCSG Television!
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Volume 12, Issue 23, 2009-06-29
Funding for Technology Companies Still Available
Utah CEOs Bag More than $18M in Funding for Their Respective Companies!
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SALT LAKE CITY- -(BUSINESS WIRE) - Investment funding is still available during the "Great Recession," but new rules apply, according to Utah tech CEOs. Three CEOs who recently closed new funding shared their perspectives with leading Utah executives recently at the Utah Technology Council (UTC) summer breakfast at Utah Valley University with new university president Matthew Holland as host.
UTC's presenters included
Steve Shillingford, CEO of South Jordan based Solera Networks (closed $7.5M in April 2009).
Rich Linder, CEO of Salt Lake based...
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Volume 12, Issue 4, 2009-02-02
Funding Renewed
Dixie Regional Continues Radiation Exposure Screening Program
By Terri Draper
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Since its opening in March of 2004, the Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP) clinic at Dixie Regional Medical Center has screened more than 2,500 patients ļ‚¾ many of whom have received compensation for cancers found.
"It is great to know that we have had the chance to help so many people," said Becky Barlow, RN and RESEP program director. "With another year of government funding we are happy to be able to continue providing screenings to those who might not have the opportunity otherwise."
RESEP was established by the United States Government to aid thousands of individuals potentially affected by the nuclear testing, and was recently awarded ...
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Volume 10, Issue 1, 2007-01-22
Funding Your Business
Exploring Tools for Business Success
By Ralph Flanagan
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Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I only had enough money my life and my business would be wonderful!”¯? Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but as important as proper funding is to the success of your business, money will not cure all of your business issues.
With that understanding - in this article we'll explore some funding sources you may want to consider. While it won't cure everything, money is still a vital ingredient, and is often used to benchmark the success of a business.
At the recent 2007 Washington County Economic Summit there was a breakout session titled, “Meet the Money”¯ that was designed just for those of y...
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Volume 7, Issue 15, 2004-08-30
Funeral Director Collected On Live People
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A funeral director has been accused in a civil suit filed by the state of Missouri of collecting on the prepaid funeral policies of live customers by falsely reporting that they had died. Investigators say the scheme had gone unnoticed for years until recently.
Missouri's attorney general, Jay Nixon, said the funeral director apparently had filed at least 30 false claims, totaling more than $300,000. Missouri law doesn't require a death certificate before a funeral home can cash in a prepaid funeral policy.
Source: UAIIA
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Volume 8, Issue 15, 2005-09-05
Funny Business
By WonĆ¢ā‚¬ā„¢t Tell
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Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive double-pane energy efficient kind. But this week I got a call from the contractor complaining that his work had been completed a whole year ago and I had yet to pay for them.
Boy oh boy, did we go around! Just because I'm blonde doesn't mean that I am automatically stupid. So, I proceeded to tell him just what his fast-talking sales guy had told me last year - that in one year the windows would pay for themselves. There was silence on the other end of the line so I just hung up and I haven't heard back. Guess I won that stupid argument.
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Volume 9, Issue 11, 2006-08-07
Funny Business
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The New Job
A salesman, tired of his job, gave it up to become a policeman. Several
months later, a friend who used to work with him asked him how he liked
his new role.
"Well," he replied, "the pay is good and the hours aren't bad, but what I
like best is that the customer is always wrong."
Hard Day at Work
The businessman dragged himself home and barely made it to his chair
before he dropped exhausted.
His sympathetic wife was right there with a tall cool drink and a
comforting word. "My, you look tired," she said. "You must have had a hard
day today. What happened to make you so exhauste...
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Volume 8, Issue 11, 2005-06-06
Funny how one word can make a big difference in a sentence
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During the offertory prayer a visiting minister to a local parish was heard to say, "Dear Lord," he began with arms extended and a rapturous look on his upturned face, "without you we are but dust."
He would have continued, but during that silent moment when he paused for a breath, one little girl leaned over to her mother and asked quite audibly in her little girl voice, "Mommy, what is butt dust?"
Church was pretty much over at that point.
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Volume 10, Issue 32, 2007-10-12
Furniture Dealer Opens Showroom
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ST. GEORGE - Utah's largest contract furniture dealer, Henriksen/Butler, has opened a new showroom in St. George and appointed St. George native Mark Hendrickson as Principal and General Manager of this new showroom at 20 North Main Street, Suite 103. Since 1980, H/B has been the creative force behind some of the most prestigious commercial, healthcare, education, and government projects in the Intermountain West.
Long established in St. George, Mark has been active in the furniture industry for over 23 years assisting southern Utah clients in developing progressive and unique design solutions for all of their interior environment needs.
H/B St. George also ...
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Volume 9, Issue 8, 2006-05-22
Furniture Row Shopping Center Announces Their Arrival
Sammie Winslow
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St. George, UT - Furniture RowĆ‚Ā® Companies is expanding their National presence, operating more than 270 stores in 30 states nationwide, with the addition of a new Furniture Row Shopping Center located St. George at 1500 Sunland Drive, off of north bound I-15, just after the South Bluff Street exit.
The Center will contain four specialty furniture stores in one convenient location. The stores brands include Oak ExpressĆ‚Ā®, Bedroom ExpressionsĆ‚Ā®, Sofa MartĆ‚Ā® and the Denver Mattress CompanyĆ‚Ā®. The new center is anticipated to be complete this summer.
“The 54,195 square foot center will bring a unique furniture shopping experience to the area,”¯ said Bil...
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Volume 11, Issue 8, 2008-03-04
Future of Hurricane the Topic of Chamber Lunch Thursday
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HURRICANE, Utah - The next Hurricane Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held Thursday, March 6 at noon at the Dixie State College Hurricane Center.
Speaker Scott Hirschi, for the past 12 years director of the Washington County Economic Development Council, will lead "An Informal Discussion of the Long-term Future of Hurricane Valley's Economy."
The presentation is designed to encourage audience participation through discussion of the current and future options for economic development and growth of the Hurricane Valley.
The Washington County Economic Development Council is a partnership of the private and public sectors for the purpose ...
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