FEBRUARY 2006
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Across Bridgerland
USU
halts use of full-size passenger vans
Utah State University is permanently discontinuing the
use of all 12- and 15-passenger vans, except for cargo-carrying
vehicles. The policy is effective immediately.
Ordinary
man, genocide survivor encourages youth to shape future
Please welcome Paul Rusesabagina. One, three, eight
and then everyone stood Thursday afternoon to applaud
the man who helped save over 1200 people from genocide
in Rwanda. / By Camille Blake
Local News
Cornish
seeks bids for new water line
The Town Council voted Tuesday to accept bids for a
water project to be reviewed by JUB Engineers. The current
water line, on 4800 West, is made of cast iron and in
the winter frequently breaks. / By Katie Smedley
Pick
of the litter: Rocky Taylor honored by Hyde Park as
best of Utah animal control officers
North Park Police Chief Kim Hawkes presented Rocky Taylor
with the highest state award for animal control officers
during the opening minutes of Hyde Park's City Council
meeting Wednesday. / By Brad Plothow
Providence
council votes to create historical district
The City Council approved the creation of a historical
district, allowing the Providence City Historic Preservation
Commission to apply for a grant to be used for the nomination.
/ By Taylor Scott
ASUSU's
'visionary' president enjoying the whirlwind
From lobbying on Capitol Hill to attending Board of
Trustees meetings to forming better relations with Logan
City, whatever the task may be, this year's ASUSU president,
Quinn Millet, has a lot on his mind -- but that's what
he likes. / By Marie MacKay
Lewiston
P&Z hears neighbors' concerns about granting remodel
permit
A somewhat controversial building permit was passed
in Tuesday's planning and zoning meeting after some
careful debate and a few complaints from Lewiston residents.
/ By Megan Sonderegger
Smithfield
council approves rezone of ag land to residential
Low-income housing may be coming to Smithfield, after
the City Council voted 4-1 in favor of rezoning some
agricultural land to residential Wednesday. / By
Di Lewis
Nibley
council defines how much landscaping builders must do
on lots
After more than an hour of discussion and amendments
to a motion determining what the city's interpretation
of a building site or lot was, the City Council let
the Planning and Zoning Commission decide, during the
town meeting Thursday night. / By Ranae Bangerter
Newton
considers boosting city employees' hourly wage
Steps to improve the community through increasing city
workers wages and initiating more community involvement
activities were some of the topics discussed at the
Town Council meeting Thursday night. / By Molly
Farmer
Wellsville
gathers information for possible lawsuit against group
home
City Council opened with an executive session Wednesday
to discuss potential litigation over a group home for
juvenile delinquents that is trying to come to the city.
/ By Liz Lawyer
Millville
discusses street upgrades, RAPZ tax
The Planning Commission is discussing construction
to upgrade 550 North in Millville. The commission has
sent its request to UDOC (Unscheduled Discrete Organic
Chemicals) and it is being processed. / By Shauna
Smith
Hyde
Park commission recommends rezone to residential
The city Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday
voted unanimously to approve residential zoning for
a segment of land near 100 West and 600 South streets,
but the vote was contingent on an agreement for how
water and sewer would be financed. / By Brad Plothow
Paradise
agrees to build 4-H arena this spring
After months of waiting, the 4-H Club was assured by
the Town Council Wednesday night that they will have
a place to ride their horses this spring. / By David
Baker
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