http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Dg81LaiDs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca67LLkLg54
If you love sushi, you have to give them a try.
They are located on the way to Costco between Albertsons and Sportsman's Warehouse.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Ichiban Gourmet Sushi TV Spots
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Dg81LaiDs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca67LLkLg54
If you love sushi, you have to give them a try.
They are located on the way to Costco between Albertsons and Sportsman's Warehouse.
Students of the Month Honored by St. George Exchange Club
St. George, UT, November 4, 2010 — All the students that are honored throughout the year are seniors and are recognized for their scholastic achievements, community involvement, and leadership at their respective school. One student from the eight students honored from each high school throughout the school year as a Student of the Month will have the opportunity to become Student of the Year from their school and receive a college scholarship to the college of their choice from the St. George Exchange Club.
The following students were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their schools and selected as the October 2010
Student of the Month by the St. George Exchange Club. Left to right -
Bill Hudson, Club President
Regina Grogan, Snow Canyon High School, daughter of Dara A. Tancredi
Stephen Nielsen, Millcreek High School, son of Ann Barry
Bianca Alverd, Pine View High School, daughter of Angela Canfield and Tony Alverd
Nathan Hunt, Dixie High School, son of Christena Hunt
Victoria Graff, Tuacahn High School, daughter of Ken & Kerrie Graff.
High School Sports Programs Get Boost from HintonBurdick
The St. George-based accounting firm is offering local high schools sports programs handheld computers and access to software needed to record, analyze, and evaluate player statistics in order to improve individual and team performance.
According to HintonBurdick managing partner Morris Peacock, Enterprise High School has already received two handheld computers and software for football, basketball, and volleyball stats while Dixie, Pine View, Desert Hills, Cedar, and Hurricane High Schools have received a handheld computer each and the software for football statistics. HintonBurdick will supply a handheld devise with basketball software on it and is currently working to get the basketball program up and running.
Peacock also pointed out that HintonBurdick has assigned a staff member to create professional-looking statistics reports to be distributed at all home games, creating a more knowledgeable, motivated fan base. “We also create a script for game announcers to use,” he said, “when referring to stats at any point in the game.”
“Our intention with this program,” Peacock explained, “is to support the community that has helped make us one of the largest accounting firms in the state. Helping local coaches and athletes all perform to the best of their abilities is one way of doing that. Besides,” he added, “we all enjoy athletic events more when the teams are well-prepared. In addition to the report provided to fans at home games, coaches can run custom reports from the data entered, which allows them to have more meaningful data to make coaching decisions.”
Desert Hills High School Varsity Football Coach Randy Cowdin, one of the schools that took advantage of HintonBurdick’s offer, said, “The stats program has been a real benefit to us. The professionalism of the stats report, along with the information it contains helps motivate our players. The folks from HintonBurdick have been great to work with on all aspects of the program.”
HintonBurdick CPAs and Advisors provides accounting and audit services, litigation support, computer training and systems management, payroll services, tax planning and consulting services to clients in 47 states and some foreign countries. Offices are located in St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, and Richfield, Utah, and in Mesquite, Nevada.
The Village Bank hosted amputee, Steve Walquist as he finished his walk on crutches from Salt Lake on Saturday, November 6
 Photos by Tracie McFarlin |
St. George, UT, November 5, 2010 — On September 10, 2010, Steve Wahlquist, a cancer survivor began a walk from Salt Lake City headed to St. George to raise awareness for the Limbs for Life Foundation. On Saturday, November 6 at 2:00PM, Steve will conclude his walk at The Village Bank Main Office located at 294 East Tabernacle. The public is invited to come to The Village Bank and meet Steve and congratulate him on completing his journey. For information about this meet and greet contact Shauna Ottesen at The Village Bank, 674-5200, thevillagebank.com.
Steve was born with cancer, his leg and hip joint were removed within days. Given only a 50/50 chance he would see his first birthday, Steve has made a point of beating the odds ever since. His current challenge is walking from Salt Lake City, UT to St. George, UT, 365 miles - on crutches. No one has ever done it. Steve proposes to be the first. Now a 50 year veteran amputee, Steve has accepted another challenge he sees as far more important than his personal quest to walk across Utah. For more information go to walkstevewalk.com.
Over 133,000 people lose a limb each year in the United States. Hundreds of these amputees are children who will need artificial limbs, physical therapy and emotional support to adjust to a new life. Costs for prosthetics are rising; insurance is paying less, while some parents are losing their jobs and the insurance benefits that go with them. The cost of providing artificial limbs is prohibitive for far too many families, especially when young and growing kids have to be refitted with new prosthetics every 6-24 months.
Children who experience the loss of a limb and don’t have the benefit of prosthetics have far greater risk of being less active, overweight, less socially integrated, while suffering with additional emotional and psychological trauma. It doesn’t have to be this way. Artificial limbs change lives.Most kids who lose a limb are faced with a devastating, life-altering physical and psychological experience that can shake them to their very core. Some see no future in a life without their missing leg or arm. They know what it is like to feel “less”. Steve wants to show them a different future: a future that is not defined by the loss of a limb. He believes while losing a limb is inconvenient, it does not have to be disabling. Steve is passionate about helping these kids. This year hundreds of children will need artificial limbs, physical therapy and emotional support to adjust to their new life. Far too many children will not get the help they need simply because they do not know help is available.
Steve, who has never had an artificial limb, is walking on crutches from Salt Lake City to St. George, Utah to raise awareness of the challenges these kids face and how obtaining prosthetics can greatly improve their lives. He also wants to encourage people to help turn tragedy into triumph by providing funds for these kids to obtain prosthetics.
But Steve’s walk is about more than just raising money. He hopes to send these kids a message by doing what most would consider improbable, if not impossible. Losing a limb is a challenge. How these kids choose to meet that challenge will make all the difference. Together we can help give them hope for a healthier, happier, fuller life. The Salt Lake Shriners Hospital reports that they expect to fit over 250 artificial limbs for children this year alone. With a declining budget and increased need, they are having to make decisions which will limit the help that will be made available for these children.
When an organization, such as Shriners or Limbs for Life takes a child into their care, they have made a commitment to provide limbs and services even into young-adulthood. The costs are staggering. I intend to help create the funds to allow any child who needs this service to have access to the best limbs and therapy available.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Allstate Foundation funds economic empowerment program for victims of domestic violence
Economic empowerment is a concern for many families in southwestern Utah. It is especially critical to those who are survivors of domestic violence. “If I can’t take care of us financially, I will never be free to choose a relationship that is healthy,” explained J. Z., a 22 year old mother of two currently participating in the Erin Kimball Memorial Foundation’s H.O.M.E. program. The Allstate Foundation in a national alliance with the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women and the National Network to End Domestic Violence is addressing economic empowerment for survivors through curriculum and training researched and funded by Allstate. Locally that training is being funded through a $20,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation to the Erin Kimball Memorial Foundation.
J.Z. like other survivors of family violence served by the H.O.M.E. (Housing, Options, Mentoring and Empowerment) program is working to gain economic independence and it hasn’t been easy. “The women coming into our program have been forced into homelessness because of the violence they have experienced in their homes,” explained Sue Kimball, founder and Executive Director of the organization. “They arrive literally destitute, cut off from resources, and often without the education and skills to survive.” Education, job training and employment opportunities are keys to success for participants, but increasing income is not enough without an understanding of finances and wise asset management.
Richard Harris, Erin Kimball Board Trustee and Allstate agent will be assisting with the implementation of the program. “Allstate’s focus has always been to create a safer and healthier community,” commented Harris. “It feels good to invest in programs that help families succeed and provide long-term benefits for the community.”
Survivors of domestic violence who would like more information about the economic empowerment program can contact Michele@erinkimball.org, or call the Foundation’s office at 673-1659.
J.Z. like other survivors of family violence served by the H.O.M.E. (Housing, Options, Mentoring and Empowerment) program is working to gain economic independence and it hasn’t been easy. “The women coming into our program have been forced into homelessness because of the violence they have experienced in their homes,” explained Sue Kimball, founder and Executive Director of the organization. “They arrive literally destitute, cut off from resources, and often without the education and skills to survive.” Education, job training and employment opportunities are keys to success for participants, but increasing income is not enough without an understanding of finances and wise asset management.
Richard Harris, Erin Kimball Board Trustee and Allstate agent will be assisting with the implementation of the program. “Allstate’s focus has always been to create a safer and healthier community,” commented Harris. “It feels good to invest in programs that help families succeed and provide long-term benefits for the community.”
Survivors of domestic violence who would like more information about the economic empowerment program can contact Michele@erinkimball.org, or call the Foundation’s office at 673-1659.
HintonBurdick Names New Hurricane Branch Manager
St. George, UT, October 13, 2010 – Morris Peacock, managing partner of HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors, announced today that Jeff Hunt, a graduate of Hurricane High School has been appointed manager of the firm’s Hurricane office.
Hunt joined HintonBurdick in 2007 upon earning an MBA degree from Southern Utah University with an emphasis in accounting. He had previously received a bachelor of business administration degree from Dixie State College, graduating cum laude. While there, he consistently earned a place on the Dean’s List and placed second in an international business competition. He passed the CPA exam in November 2009. Hunt is a 2001 graduate of Hurricane High School.
Speaking of the appointment, Peacock said, “We are pleased to be able to appoint someone of Jeff Hunt’s caliber to manage our Hurricane branch and especially pleased that he has a longstanding connection to the community. With HintonBurdick partner Philip Peine having partner oversight of the office and Jeff Hunt managing day-to-day operations, we feel that we have the best possible team in place to provide our Hurricane area clients with the first-rate customer service that has become our hallmark.”
“Jeff has specialized in individual, non-profit and business tax and brings a substantial experience to the office. He has also been active in providing businesses with accounting and consulting services” said Peacock. “In addition to managing the office, Jeff will coordinate with the over 40 HintonBurdick CPAs to provide a broad range of specialized services to the residents and businesses of the Hurricane Valley. The size of our firm has allowed our professional staff to specialize and as a result the firm is truly a full service CPA firm.”
Hunt’s is married to the former Becky Mitchell. They have a one-year-old son.
One of the largest accounting firms in the state of Utah, HintonBurdick provides accounting and audit services, litigation support, computer training and systems management, payroll services, tax planning and consulting services to clients in 47 states and some foreign countries. Offices are located in St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, and Richfield, Utah, and in Mesquite, Nevada.
Hunt joined HintonBurdick in 2007 upon earning an MBA degree from Southern Utah University with an emphasis in accounting. He had previously received a bachelor of business administration degree from Dixie State College, graduating cum laude. While there, he consistently earned a place on the Dean’s List and placed second in an international business competition. He passed the CPA exam in November 2009. Hunt is a 2001 graduate of Hurricane High School.
Speaking of the appointment, Peacock said, “We are pleased to be able to appoint someone of Jeff Hunt’s caliber to manage our Hurricane branch and especially pleased that he has a longstanding connection to the community. With HintonBurdick partner Philip Peine having partner oversight of the office and Jeff Hunt managing day-to-day operations, we feel that we have the best possible team in place to provide our Hurricane area clients with the first-rate customer service that has become our hallmark.”
“Jeff has specialized in individual, non-profit and business tax and brings a substantial experience to the office. He has also been active in providing businesses with accounting and consulting services” said Peacock. “In addition to managing the office, Jeff will coordinate with the over 40 HintonBurdick CPAs to provide a broad range of specialized services to the residents and businesses of the Hurricane Valley. The size of our firm has allowed our professional staff to specialize and as a result the firm is truly a full service CPA firm.”
Hunt’s is married to the former Becky Mitchell. They have a one-year-old son.
One of the largest accounting firms in the state of Utah, HintonBurdick provides accounting and audit services, litigation support, computer training and systems management, payroll services, tax planning and consulting services to clients in 47 states and some foreign countries. Offices are located in St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, and Richfield, Utah, and in Mesquite, Nevada.
Attorney Ronald W. Truman Settles Utah Truck Accident Case for $2 Million
St. George, UT, October 12, 2010 — Ronald Truman, a partner in the St. George law firm Dixon, Truman, Fisher, and Clifford, recently served as principal counsel for the plaintiff in a personal injury case that resulted in a $2 million settlement in favor of his client.
The plaintiff, a resident of Iowa, suffered a leg injury in a vehicle-pedestrian accident on February 13, 2010, while visiting Utah. He turned to Dixon, Truman, Fisher, and Clifford after searching for a Utah law firm with a reputation for serving its clients best interests and fighting for a fair settlement.
“Mr. Ron Truman was in charge of my case,” the plaintiff said. “Throughout the entire process, we experienced the most polite, courteous, professional service we could ever have asked for. Mr. Truman kept us informed of every change of status as it occurred. When we worked with other members of the staff on paperwork or regarding telephone calls, we found them to be just as pleasant and professional as Mr Truman. The case ended in my favor, and I strongly believe that outcome was due to the experienced and professional people in this law firm.”
Mr. Truman is presently a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Both are among the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum must have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which their client received a verdict, award or settlement of one million dollars or more while membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is awarded to attorneys who have acted as principal counsel in at least one case resulting in a multi-million dollar verdict, award or settlement. Fewer than 1% of all U.S. lawyers are members of these two organizations.
Ronald W. Truman is a graduate of J. Reuben Clark School of Law and specializes in catastrophic personal injury litigation including trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, automobile accidents, products liability and wrongful death. The firm Dixon, Truman, Fisher & Clifford, P.C. has offices in St. George, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Its practice includes complex civil litigation in addition to personal injury cases.
The plaintiff, a resident of Iowa, suffered a leg injury in a vehicle-pedestrian accident on February 13, 2010, while visiting Utah. He turned to Dixon, Truman, Fisher, and Clifford after searching for a Utah law firm with a reputation for serving its clients best interests and fighting for a fair settlement.
“Mr. Ron Truman was in charge of my case,” the plaintiff said. “Throughout the entire process, we experienced the most polite, courteous, professional service we could ever have asked for. Mr. Truman kept us informed of every change of status as it occurred. When we worked with other members of the staff on paperwork or regarding telephone calls, we found them to be just as pleasant and professional as Mr Truman. The case ended in my favor, and I strongly believe that outcome was due to the experienced and professional people in this law firm.”
Mr. Truman is presently a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Both are among the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum must have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which their client received a verdict, award or settlement of one million dollars or more while membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is awarded to attorneys who have acted as principal counsel in at least one case resulting in a multi-million dollar verdict, award or settlement. Fewer than 1% of all U.S. lawyers are members of these two organizations.
Ronald W. Truman is a graduate of J. Reuben Clark School of Law and specializes in catastrophic personal injury litigation including trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, automobile accidents, products liability and wrongful death. The firm Dixon, Truman, Fisher & Clifford, P.C. has offices in St. George, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Its practice includes complex civil litigation in addition to personal injury cases.
Students of the Month Honored by St. George Exchange Club
St. George, UT, October 6, 2010 — All the students that are honored throughout the year are seniors and are recognized for their scholastic achievements, community involvement, and leadership at their respective school. One student from the eight students honored from each high school throughout the school year as a Student of the Month will have the opportunity to become Student of the Year from their school and receive a college scholarship to the college of their choice from the St. George Exchange Club.
The following students were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their schools and selected as the September 2010
Student of the Month by the St. George Exchange Club. Left to right -
Peter Fuller, Snow Canyon High School, son of Marybeth & Clayton Fuller;
Taylor Fox, Desert Hills High School, son of Kelly & Dave McDonald;
Kasen Wright, Pine View High School, son of Shawn & Gina Wright; Bill
Hudson, President of St. George Exchange Club; Brianna McFadden, Dixie
High School, daughter of Rick & Mary Lynn McFadden; Natalie Spangler,
Tuacahn High School, daughter of Frank & Jennifer Spangler; and Karla
Castro, Millcreek High School, daughter of Jorge & Paola Castro.
The following students were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their schools and selected as the September 2010
Student of the Month by the St. George Exchange Club. Left to right -
Peter Fuller, Snow Canyon High School, son of Marybeth & Clayton Fuller;
Taylor Fox, Desert Hills High School, son of Kelly & Dave McDonald;
Kasen Wright, Pine View High School, son of Shawn & Gina Wright; Bill
Hudson, President of St. George Exchange Club; Brianna McFadden, Dixie
High School, daughter of Rick & Mary Lynn McFadden; Natalie Spangler,
Tuacahn High School, daughter of Frank & Jennifer Spangler; and Karla
Castro, Millcreek High School, daughter of Jorge & Paola Castro.
HintonBurdick Scores High in Peer Ratings
St. George, UT, October 4, 2010 — A poll of full-time CPAs conducted by Utah Business magazine placed the southern Utah accounting firm of HintonBurdick CPAs and Advisors near the top of all accounting firms in Utah. HintonBurdick’s seventh place ranking put it slightly behind four national firms but in third place when compared to other Utah firms.
Results of the poll were recently posted on utahbusiness.com.
Commenting on the survey, HintonBurdick managing partner Morris Peacock noted that the company has been moving up in the annual poll over the past several years. “We’re pleased with our growth. Our size allows us to specialize in niche markets and provide expanded services to our clients. For example, we are one of the few firms in the state with an audit department staffed with employees solely dedicated to auditing. Our quality and broad scope of services has been the catalyst to attract other firms wanting to merge their practices with us.” Peacock said. “This has allowed us to expand in Cedar City, open an office in Richfield and increase the size of our St. George office. We are a full service firm and will continue to focus on our mission to proactively provide our community with the highest quality service at reasonable rates and in a timely manner. We believe this is the basis for our success.”
Established in 1975, HintonBurdick has grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the state of Utah. The company provides accounting and audit services, litigation support, computer training and systems management, payroll services, tax planning and consulting services to clients in 47 states and some foreign countries. Offices are located in St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, and Richfield, Utah, and in Mesquite, Nevada.
Results of the poll were recently posted on utahbusiness.com.
Commenting on the survey, HintonBurdick managing partner Morris Peacock noted that the company has been moving up in the annual poll over the past several years. “We’re pleased with our growth. Our size allows us to specialize in niche markets and provide expanded services to our clients. For example, we are one of the few firms in the state with an audit department staffed with employees solely dedicated to auditing. Our quality and broad scope of services has been the catalyst to attract other firms wanting to merge their practices with us.” Peacock said. “This has allowed us to expand in Cedar City, open an office in Richfield and increase the size of our St. George office. We are a full service firm and will continue to focus on our mission to proactively provide our community with the highest quality service at reasonable rates and in a timely manner. We believe this is the basis for our success.”
Established in 1975, HintonBurdick has grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the state of Utah. The company provides accounting and audit services, litigation support, computer training and systems management, payroll services, tax planning and consulting services to clients in 47 states and some foreign countries. Offices are located in St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, and Richfield, Utah, and in Mesquite, Nevada.
Richens Eye Center holds Ribbon Cutting for new Clinic
Richens Eye Center is a medical practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating all types of eye diseases and conditions ranging from routine exams for eye glasses to the need for specialized surgery. Our goal is to provide excellent ophthalmic care to every person in each family regardless of age or type of dysfunction. To that end, Richens Eye Center staff members work together to ensure that your needs are ably met. Our physicians are highly trained in their subspecialties, and they bring a wide range of medical expertise to their patients. Staying up-to-date with the latest research, they constantly strive to improve treatments and find cures for eye diseases. Richens Eye Center is committed to preserving and restoring sight by providing the most comprehensive and highest quality eye care for the people of southern Utah.
Richens Eye Center is dedicated to providing southern Utah families with complete quality eye care in a cost-effective, professional and caring manner. Friendly office staff aims to make every visit comfortable, and board-certified physicians utilize state of the art equipment and facilities to ensure expert general and specialized eye care in each evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
Alumni Can Nominate a Friend, Family Member, Colleague or Community Member For a Full-tuition Scholarship
Deadline is October 31, 2010
September 20, 2010, Salt Lake City, UT –University of Phoenix alumni in Utah and across the country have until October 31, 2010 to nominate family members, friends, colleagues or community members for one of the University’s 30 Paying It Forward® Scholarships. This program allows University graduates to “pay forward” their success to individuals whose lives could be improved by completing a college education.
The recipients will be announced in January 2011. The entire tuition for the scholarship recipients will be covered. Each winner will select the undergraduate degree program of their choice and choose to complete their degree online or at a local campus.
In 2006, in celebration of its 30th anniversary, University of Phoenix launched the Paying It Forward Scholarship Program and the following year, 2007, four of the 30 scholarships were earned by Utahns. A total of 120 scholarships have been awarded.
For More Information And Applications
For more information or to download a Paying It Forward application, please visit http://phoenix.edu/payingitforward. Additional questions regarding the scholarship program can be addressed to scholarships@phoenix.edu.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix has five Utah locations: Murray, Taylorsville, North Davis, Pleasant Grove and St. George. The University is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of May 31, 2010, 476,500 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.
September 20, 2010, Salt Lake City, UT –University of Phoenix alumni in Utah and across the country have until October 31, 2010 to nominate family members, friends, colleagues or community members for one of the University’s 30 Paying It Forward® Scholarships. This program allows University graduates to “pay forward” their success to individuals whose lives could be improved by completing a college education.
The recipients will be announced in January 2011. The entire tuition for the scholarship recipients will be covered. Each winner will select the undergraduate degree program of their choice and choose to complete their degree online or at a local campus.
In 2006, in celebration of its 30th anniversary, University of Phoenix launched the Paying It Forward Scholarship Program and the following year, 2007, four of the 30 scholarships were earned by Utahns. A total of 120 scholarships have been awarded.
For More Information And Applications
For more information or to download a Paying It Forward application, please visit http://phoenix.edu/payingitforward. Additional questions regarding the scholarship program can be addressed to scholarships@phoenix.edu.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix has five Utah locations: Murray, Taylorsville, North Davis, Pleasant Grove and St. George. The University is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of May 31, 2010, 476,500 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.
U.S. acknowledges 4 additional R.S. 2477 highway rights-of-way in Kane County lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE
Kane County Commission
Douglas K. Heaton, Daniel W. Hulet, Mark W. Habbeshaw
September 14, 2010
The United States acknowledged four more R.S. 2477 rights-of-way in a Kane County and State of Utah quiet title suit filed in U.S. District Court. The Sand Dunes, Hancock, Mill Creek and Bald Knoll roads join the recently acknowledged Skutumpah road as public highways under County jurisdiction as they cross federally managed lands.
These five roads, totaling approximately seventy-five (75) miles, provide public access to communities, private property, grazing allotments, mineral resources, and to numerous scenic locations including the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. The County now has the requisite authority to repair the roads to correct public safety hazards and will maintain and sign the roads consistent with County and State highway standards.
The full scope of the rights-of-way, along with the validity of seven other roads in the lawsuit, will be determined by the U.S. District Court. Kane County remains hopeful that with further court guidance, the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management will be able to acknowledge the public’s highway rights across federally managed lands without the tremendous cost and delay of litigation.
Richens Eye Center Schedules Grand Opening
Located at 161 West 200 North, the new building was designed to harmonize with the classic architecture of the historic district while, at the same time, incorporating state-of-the-art technology to enhance patient care. The building also reflects Dr. Richens’ passion for a healthy environment by being designed to meet the high standards necessary for a near to a LEEDS (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified rating, a certification granted to high performance green buildings.
Building a green facility makes sense not only from an environmental perspective but from a fiscal perspective as well, Dr. Richens points out. “The new building will be less expensive to maintain, healthier to work in, and more comfortable overall. This will be a net gain for our patients, as well as for our staff,” she noted.
Green features include water conservation, interior features, and site selection. Tapping into the city’s recycled water system results in a 100% reduction in landscape water usage while the interior design yields a 50% reduction in potable water usage. Even the parking lot design contributes to the environmentally-friendly character of the building with a high solar index reflective rating gained through the use of concrete instead of asphalt and covered parking with a white reflective roof.
As for site selection, Dr. Richens commented that “St. George has such a sense of character and I wanted our new building to have a sense of place, to be within walking distance of the downtown.”
Dr. Richens, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and her associates treat all types of eye diseases and conditions ranging from routine exams for eyeglasses to the need for specialized surgery. Reed Gibb, OD, Joshua Terry, OD, and Kristin Tarbet, MD, FACS, FAAO join her in the practice. For further information, visit the Richens Eye Center website: www.richenseyecenter.com.
After 34 Years, What Everybody Ought to Know About Gwen Iverson
Iverson joined HintonBurdick, then known as Carter Kemp & Associates, in 1976 as a bookkeeper, and over the years has performed innumerable assignments for the firm including bookkeeping, payroll, and the firm’s internal accounting. At the time of her retirement, Iverson was working as the Senior Para-professional.
Prior to joining Carter Kemp, Iverson worked for Fox and Company where in 1971, she became acquainted with Greg Kemp and Lloyd Carter. When Kemp and Carter left Fox & Company to start their own venture, Iverson was asked to join them, however, Gwen felt a loyalty to Fox & Company and Dexter Snow. When Elmer Fox moved from St. George, Iverson joined Carter Kemp, which later became Kemp Burdick Hinton Hall, now HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors.
According to Peacock, “Gwen has been the ideal employee. She is loyal, honest, and supportive. She has been our best vault and secret keeper. If we ever needed anything, Gwen had the answers. We have termed her the Mother of the firm and she became the conscience of our firm. Her integrity is unwavering and that flows through our offices today.”
According to Van Kleinman, Firm Administrator, “Gwen is honest to a fault. If she paid a bill late and the firm was charged a late fee, she would cover the late fee amount by having it taken out of her own check, if we didn’t catch it. Gwen would frequently enter less time on her time sheet if she didn’t feel that she had given her best. Recently I knew that Gwen had been putting in more hours than normal, but when I reviewed her time card for payroll, it showed a lot less hours. When I approached her about it she told me she only put hours down when she accomplished something. Her integrity is immutable.”
Iverson will now spend her days enjoying her family, her Pine Valley home and doing a bit of traveling.
“Gwen is irreplaceable. They just don’t make them like her much anymore. We will miss her motherly approach to life and work,” stated Peacock.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
InfoWest to Give Back as High Tech Business Incubator
St. George, UT, August 25, 2010 — InfoWest, The Internet People, is looking to help incubate a brand new start up high tech company in Southern Utah. According to InfoWest president Kelly Nyberg, “We constantly hear about smart, hard working individuals looking to start their new high tech business who often run into common start up issues such as lack of capital for startup business expenses. We know how difficult this can be for a new business, so InfoWest would like to assist getting a company off the ground.”
One fortunate business will receive office space, front desk reception, desks and chairs, office supplies, utilities, phones, fiber optic Internet access, datacenter, server co-location, a $5,000 capital contribution, and consulting from InfoWest board and management to assist them during their startup process.
According to Nyberg, “Applicant criteria include companies that are high-tech related. They must be willing to give up a small percentage of the company in exchange for incubation, have no more than 5 employees, and not have substantial liabilities.”
Applications need to contain the following information and be submitted as a PDF, Word, or PowerPoint document. Please include an overview of your business, your corporate structure (if applicable), a list of current staff, employees and partners, your business plan – including summary, target market, risk, and exit strategy, the current business financials - if your business is operational, and the primary needs from your perspective, along with contact information.
“InfoWest’s Board of Directors will review all applications and then choose the business they feel best meets their criteria and opportunity for success," stated Nyberg. Applications will be accepted through the end of September 2010.
If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please submit applications for consideration to Kelly Nyberg at InfoWest, Inc., 148 E. Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770, or email files to nyberg@infowest.com.
One fortunate business will receive office space, front desk reception, desks and chairs, office supplies, utilities, phones, fiber optic Internet access, datacenter, server co-location, a $5,000 capital contribution, and consulting from InfoWest board and management to assist them during their startup process.
According to Nyberg, “Applicant criteria include companies that are high-tech related. They must be willing to give up a small percentage of the company in exchange for incubation, have no more than 5 employees, and not have substantial liabilities.”
Applications need to contain the following information and be submitted as a PDF, Word, or PowerPoint document. Please include an overview of your business, your corporate structure (if applicable), a list of current staff, employees and partners, your business plan – including summary, target market, risk, and exit strategy, the current business financials - if your business is operational, and the primary needs from your perspective, along with contact information.
“InfoWest’s Board of Directors will review all applications and then choose the business they feel best meets their criteria and opportunity for success," stated Nyberg. Applications will be accepted through the end of September 2010.
If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please submit applications for consideration to Kelly Nyberg at InfoWest, Inc., 148 E. Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770, or email files to nyberg@infowest.com.
Kane County wins its first R.S. 2477 road – the Skutumpah Road
PHOTO: Commissioners Mark Habbeshaw, Daniel Hulet and Doug Heaton along with Utah State Representative Mike Noel stand next to the recently erected RS2477 road sign on the Skumtumpah Road which is the first Interior Department recognized RS2477 road in the nation. The United States Attorneys office stipulated to an order that grants title of the road to Kane County. After almost 3 years, the county can now maintain the road which is in serious disrepair. Safety concerns prompted the county to ask for an expedited motion to grant title to the roads. The court agreed to hear the case and the United States decided to not fight the validity of the road stipulating that Kane County owned the road.
Kane County Commission
Douglas K. Heaton
Daniel W. Hulet
Mark W. Habbeshaw
76 North Main, Kanab, Utah
(435) 644-4901
August 31, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
Kane County wins its first R.S. 2477 road – the Skutumpah road
On August 30, 2010, in a Kane County quiet title suit in the United States District Court, the United States acknowledged Kane County’s ownership and jurisdiction of approximately 26 miles of the 33 mile long Skutumpah road. The County will start signing, maintaining and repairing the road today.
The Skutumpah road is believed to be the first Utah R.S. 2477 highway with title confirmed in court, and may be the first R.S. 2477 road adjudicated on lands managed by the Department of the Interior (Interior).
The State of Utah joined Kane County in the suit to quiet title to twelve roads, including the Skutumpah road. Several environmental groups were denied intervention in the case by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Kane County will continue to press its case and expects to quiet title to the remaining roads, and the rest of the Skutumpah road, within the next few months.
R.S. 2477 public highway rights-of-way were granted to states and counties from 1866 to 1976 to facilitate the settlement of the West. The majority of roads crossing public lands were established under R.S. 2477 and our communities depend on the secure and continued existence of these roads. Although repealed by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, all established R.S. 2477 highways were grandfathered as valid existing rights.
In 1997, Secretary Bruce Babbitt directed Interior to ignore R.S. 2477 rights and created unnecessary controversy and conflict. Interior agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), have closed and restricted numerous county roads across the West claiming that R.S. 2477 rights must be “determined” before the agency will “respect them as valid existing rights,” and yet Interior has vigorously worked to avoid having any R.S. 2477 right-of-way recognized as valid.
For the last two years in court Interior denied that Kane County had any right to the Skutumpah Road, but it separately informed the public that Kane County should maintain it. U.S. District Court Judge Clark Waddoups recently advised U.S. attorneys that the federal government had placed Kane County in a “catch 22” and suggested that the attorneys coordinate with the county to resolve some of the roads in the county.
The failure of the BLM to maintain the Skutumpah road resulted in many public safety dangers along the road that warranted an expedited court hearing. When pressed, the United States finally acknowledged Kane County’s ownership of the Skutumpah road. Although the full extent Kane County’s rights are yet to be defined in the litigation, the County now has the necessary jurisdiction to properly maintain, repair and manage the Skutumpah road as it historically has done.
Kane County is in the process of securing quiet title or formal recognition of all of its roads documented as R.S. 2477 roads.
Monday, August 23, 2010
School supplies still needed
St. George, UT, August 9, 2010 — School supplies continue to be collected at The University of Phoenix St. George Campus for students in need within the Washington County School District. School supplies that are in great need include paper, note pads, pencils, erasers, rulers, glue sticks, crayons, color markers, binders, and backpacks.
Bob Green, WCSD Child Services Coordinator, said that the school district has identified over 500 homeless families within the district. “We need to be able to access their needs and obtain supplies for as many students as we can,” stated Green.
According to Brendan Dalley, Community Education Liaison for University of Phoenix St. George Campus, “School starts this week and many students will not be prepared without our help. This community has a track record of helping those in need. We ask that the community continue this trend by stepping up and offering school supplies and cash donations to the WCSD Foundation.”
If you would like to help, please contact Brendan Dalley at 435-275-5620 or bring school supplies by the University of Phoenix St. George Campus located at 965 East 700 South, 3rd floor.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of May 31, 2010, 476,500 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu
Bella Marie’s Pizzeria Opens at Tonaquint Hills Retail Center
Owners Marie Perez-Chiu and Richard Doerr, Bella Marie’s Pizzeria.
St. George, UT, August 12, 2010 — Bella Marie’s Pizzeria, a locally owned restaurant featuring homemade Italian food and desserts, is now open in the Tonaquint Hills Retail Center located at Tonaquint Business Park in St. George. The pizzeria is located at 1487 Silicon Way, Suite A1.
Stan Perkins, Tonaquint Business Park’s vice-president for marketing, welcomed the new restaurant, calling it “a prized acquisition for what will eventually become a 700,000 square foot retail and business center.”
Owned and operated by Richard Doerr and Marie Perez-Chiu, Bella Marie’s Pizzeria has already received accolades in the most recent “Best of Southern Utah” list, earning two third place awards—one for “Best Italian” and another for “Best Non-Frozen Dessert—as well as honorable mentions for “Best Pizza,” “Best Lunch,” “Best Family Dinner,” and “Best Sandwiches.” “With less than a year in business,” Marie said, “we are pleased that local residents are discovering that we are passionate about both the quality of the food we serve and the service we provide.”
At Bella Marie’s, everything is made from scratch, including desserts, sauces, and the pizza dough baked fresh daily in a brick oven. Marie, a registered nurse, believes there can be no substitute for natural, fresh ingredients. She points out that the recipes used at Bella Marie’s are based on family recipes passed down through generations. “Our grandparents created wonderful meals from natural, fresh ingredients,” she said, “and our goal is to do the same for our customers.”
Richard and Marie are on-site six days a week. “We love interacting with our customers,” Richard said, “and getting to know them. We think of them as family, and we want to provide them with the kind of dining experience we are accustomed to sharing with family members.”
Commenting on their decision to locate in the Tonaquint Hills Retail Center, the couple pointed out that it puts them on a major through highway in the midst of an area that is slated for major development. “We do have to put some effort into letting people know we’re out here,” Doerr said, “rather than in the heart of downtown, but once they find us, they keep coming back.” He noted that working with the Tonaquint Business Park staff has been a pleasure. “They are eager to help us succeed and always ready to do whatever it takes to meet our needs,” he said.
In addition to pizza, Bella Marie’s menu features pasta dishes, chicken and seafood entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sundays.
About Tonaquint Center Business Park
When completed, the Tonaquint Center Business Park will consist of 700,000 square feet of retail and business space of which 150,000 square feet are currently built or under construction. For more information, call Stan Perkins at 435-673-8033.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Closing Date for the First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extended
N E W S R E L E A S E
News Release: Immediate
For more information contact:
Phillip Peine
HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors
435-628-3663
St. George, UT, July 8, 2010 — Good news for those first-time homebuyers and long-time residents who were hoping to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit but were unable to close on their homes before June 30, 2010. Congress passed the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act on July 2, 2010, which extended the closing date from June 30 to September 30, 2010.
Keep in mind that the credit has not been extended nor has the time to enter into a written, binding contract been extended; only the time to close on a principal residence has been extended. The extension of the closing date will only apply to those taxpayers who already entered into a written, binding purchase contract before the end of April. Those who entered into a written contact before the end of April, and who meet the other first-time homebuyer or long-time resident requirements, now have until September 30, 2010 to close on their home.
As a reminder, the First-Time Homebuyer Credit will apply to those individuals who have not owned a principal residence in the U.S. during the prior 3 years from the date of purchase of their new home. To claim the full credit, married filing joint taxpayers must have modified adjusted gross income of less than $225,000 ($125,000 if filing single). No credit will be available to married filing joint taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income of more than $245,000 ($145,000 if filing single). Any home purchase for more than $800,000 will not qualify for the credit. The credit is fully refundable and is the lesser of 10% of the purchase price or $8,000.
Long-time residents who make a qualifying principal residence purchase could qualify for a credit of up to $6,500. A long-time resident is defined as one who has lived in the same principal residence for five consecutive years within the previous eight years, ending on the date of purchase of a new principal residence.
Please contact us for assistance on claiming your First-Time Homebuyer Credit. To find the phone number of the office nearest you, as well as for weekly tax tips, visit our website at www.hintonburdick.com.
News Release: Immediate
For more information contact:
Phillip Peine
HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors
435-628-3663
St. George, UT, July 8, 2010 — Good news for those first-time homebuyers and long-time residents who were hoping to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit but were unable to close on their homes before June 30, 2010. Congress passed the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act on July 2, 2010, which extended the closing date from June 30 to September 30, 2010.
Keep in mind that the credit has not been extended nor has the time to enter into a written, binding contract been extended; only the time to close on a principal residence has been extended. The extension of the closing date will only apply to those taxpayers who already entered into a written, binding purchase contract before the end of April. Those who entered into a written contact before the end of April, and who meet the other first-time homebuyer or long-time resident requirements, now have until September 30, 2010 to close on their home.
As a reminder, the First-Time Homebuyer Credit will apply to those individuals who have not owned a principal residence in the U.S. during the prior 3 years from the date of purchase of their new home. To claim the full credit, married filing joint taxpayers must have modified adjusted gross income of less than $225,000 ($125,000 if filing single). No credit will be available to married filing joint taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income of more than $245,000 ($145,000 if filing single). Any home purchase for more than $800,000 will not qualify for the credit. The credit is fully refundable and is the lesser of 10% of the purchase price or $8,000.
Long-time residents who make a qualifying principal residence purchase could qualify for a credit of up to $6,500. A long-time resident is defined as one who has lived in the same principal residence for five consecutive years within the previous eight years, ending on the date of purchase of a new principal residence.
Please contact us for assistance on claiming your First-Time Homebuyer Credit. To find the phone number of the office nearest you, as well as for weekly tax tips, visit our website at www.hintonburdick.com.
Snow Jensen & Reece Names Two New Shareholders
St. George, UT, July 9, 2010. The law firm of Snow Jensen & Reece announced the addition of two new shareholders to the firm. Matthew J. Ence and Joshua R. Forest were both made shareholders in official action taken by the firm Board of Directors.Mr. Ence has been employed by the firm since 2003 and is licensed to practice law in both Utah and Nevada. His expertise is in the area of real estate, business transactions and general commercial litigation. Ence also has extensive experience in water law and represents several rural water companies in Southern Utah.
Mr. Forest is licensed to practice law in both Utah and Arizona. He joined the firm in the fall of 2008 after 6 years of practice with a large firm in Phoenix, Arizona and later with a St. George law firm. Forest has had extensive experience in handling complex litigation involving construction defects, real estate disputes and securities. His practice will continue to focus in these areas.
Ence and Forest are both cum laude graduates of BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, where they held prominent leadership positions including law review, the Student Bar Association and the Business Law Society. Ence earned a B.S. degree at BYU in economics, while Forest received a B.A. in psychology from Southern Utah University.
Both are residents of Santa Clara and are active members of their community. Matt Ence was recently reelected to a second term to the Santa Clara city council. He also serves on the board of the Washington County Solid Waste District and is a member of the Dixie Transportation Executive Committee. Joshua Forest is a volunteer with the Ivins City Youth Sports Program and was recently awarded the 2009 Pro Bono Award for his service in donating legal services to various non-profit organizations. In addition, Forest is currently serving as President-elect of the Southern Utah Bar Association.
Both Ence and Forest expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to become Snow Jensen & Reece shareholders. “This is a way for us to reinforce our commitment to fellow shareholders of the firm and to the clients we serve,” Ence said.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
New Attorney joins Snow Jensen & Reece
Prior to joining SJ&R, Horrocks clerked for a firm in Arlington, VA (Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC) that specialized in commercial litigation and real estate law. He also interned for a lobbyist firm in Washington, DC called American Continental Group.
Tyson earned his law degree in 2009 at The George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC where he graduated With Honors. Tyson is licensed to practice in Utah state courts as well as the United States Federal Court of Utah.
Tyson Horrocks is a native of Salt Lake City and he and his wife Laura are the parents of one child. .
About Snow Jensen & Reece
The law firm of Snow Jensen & Reece (SJ&R) has established itself as one of the most respected and renowned law firms in southern Utah over the past nineteen years. The firm is committed to offering the highest level of quality professional services with competence and integrity. SJ&R's knowledgeable, experienced attorneys have effectively represented clients in thousands of cases. We pride ourselves on our long tradition of community involvement.
SJ&R was established in 1986, by V. Lowry Snow and Curtis M. Jensen. Their goal was to establish a firm that would become recognized as one of the premier legal institutions in southern Utah. Over the years, SJ&R has been joined by the brightest, most capable and hard-working group of attorneys and staff who have added depth and expertise to bring about the goal of its founders.
Snow Jensen & Reece has earned the AV Rating in Martindale-Hubbell and has therefore been designated by our colleagues as preeminent in our field.
The Board of Trustees of Dixie Care and Share in St. George, Utah is looking for a new Director for the organization
Dixie Care and Share is dedicated to offering a hand to the less fortunate in Southern Utah by helping them obtain the basic necessities of food and shelter in times of personal crisis, while providing a source for finding information and other services needed from the community.
The objective of Dixie Care and Share is to work in partnership with community organizations to:
A. Provide temporary short-term shelter and transitional housing for people in need.
B. Distribute USDA government commodities according to established guidelines.
C. Distribute donated food to those in need (almost 3M lbs this year).
D. Provide prepared meals for residents of the shelter (with 51 often full beds).
E. Provide information for other resources to those who need additional services.
The Director will be the Chief Operations Officer of Dixie Care and Share. As such he will conduct all required business transactions, be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Care and Share facilities, and create and manage the budget.
The Director acts as the Human Resources Director for all paid and volunteer personnel and will be ultimately responsible for hiring and discharging all personnel as needed. Currently the Care and Share has 19 full and part time employees in administration, shelter management, food bank, and food pantry operations.
The Director acts as the Development Director, and will be responsible for public relations, operational and capital fund raising; and act as liaison with the State, County and City entities as well as local community and private agencies.
The Director follows the policies and direction of the Board of Trustees and will be diligent in reporting all activities concerning the operation of the Care and Share directly to the Board.
If you are interested in leading one of Southern Utah’s most important charities to fulfill its challenging mission, as well as to become a best-in-class model organization, please send a resume and list of references tojobs@dixiecareandshare.org by May 31, 2010.
The objective of Dixie Care and Share is to work in partnership with community organizations to:
A. Provide temporary short-term shelter and transitional housing for people in need.
B. Distribute USDA government commodities according to established guidelines.
C. Distribute donated food to those in need (almost 3M lbs this year).
D. Provide prepared meals for residents of the shelter (with 51 often full beds).
E. Provide information for other resources to those who need additional services.
The Director will be the Chief Operations Officer of Dixie Care and Share. As such he will conduct all required business transactions, be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Care and Share facilities, and create and manage the budget.
The Director acts as the Human Resources Director for all paid and volunteer personnel and will be ultimately responsible for hiring and discharging all personnel as needed. Currently the Care and Share has 19 full and part time employees in administration, shelter management, food bank, and food pantry operations.
The Director acts as the Development Director, and will be responsible for public relations, operational and capital fund raising; and act as liaison with the State, County and City entities as well as local community and private agencies.
The Director follows the policies and direction of the Board of Trustees and will be diligent in reporting all activities concerning the operation of the Care and Share directly to the Board.
If you are interested in leading one of Southern Utah’s most important charities to fulfill its challenging mission, as well as to become a best-in-class model organization, please send a resume and list of references tojobs@dixiecareandshare.org by May 31, 2010.
Ad2Action Moves Corporate Headquarters at Tonaquint Business Park
Stan Perkins, marketing director for Tonaquint Business Park announced recently that Ad2Action, a software development company, has finalized the relocation of their corporate headquarters to the Tonaquint Business Park. Since 1998, Ad2Action has been providing turn-key Internet based Point of Sale (POS) Landing Page Campaigns, Marketing, and Process Flow Management Solutions to most major industries and home based businesses.
The AD2ACTION business model empowers businesses with the tools and resources to tap into the explosive Internet Marketing industry. This 154 Billion dollar global market has maintained explosive growth even under the worst economic conditions and is forecast to grow significantly over the years to come.
According to David R. Werner, CEO, “We are thrilled with our relocation to Tonaquint Business Park. Businesses would be amazed if they knew the level of services available at Tonaquint Business Park.” Ad2Action’s mission is to change the world through innovative Internet marketing products and services that improve the lives of those who use these tools to promote commerce and a better way of life. “The total tech environment including the availability to a hi-speed Internet access and proximity to a full-service data center makes this a no-brainer move for our company and will help us more completely fulfill our company mission,” stated Werner.
About Tonaquint Business Park
When the Tonaquint Business Park launched in 2002, the vision of the park was seen as the premier ‘hi-tech’ business park in the southern Utah region. Included in these objectives was the ability to bring broadband technologies and top tier data storage to hi-tech companies and institutions throughout the region. Companies needing large bandwidth, data storage, and high power density will now have a local alternative to the Salt Lake or Las Vegas markets for this type of facility.
The AD2ACTION business model empowers businesses with the tools and resources to tap into the explosive Internet Marketing industry. This 154 Billion dollar global market has maintained explosive growth even under the worst economic conditions and is forecast to grow significantly over the years to come.
According to David R. Werner, CEO, “We are thrilled with our relocation to Tonaquint Business Park. Businesses would be amazed if they knew the level of services available at Tonaquint Business Park.” Ad2Action’s mission is to change the world through innovative Internet marketing products and services that improve the lives of those who use these tools to promote commerce and a better way of life. “The total tech environment including the availability to a hi-speed Internet access and proximity to a full-service data center makes this a no-brainer move for our company and will help us more completely fulfill our company mission,” stated Werner.
About Tonaquint Business Park
When the Tonaquint Business Park launched in 2002, the vision of the park was seen as the premier ‘hi-tech’ business park in the southern Utah region. Included in these objectives was the ability to bring broadband technologies and top tier data storage to hi-tech companies and institutions throughout the region. Companies needing large bandwidth, data storage, and high power density will now have a local alternative to the Salt Lake or Las Vegas markets for this type of facility.
Recent HintonBurdick Hire Earns CPA Designation
According to HintonBurdick Business Services partner Phillip Peine, “achieving a passing score on this highly-competitive examination is a mark of distinction and attests to Andrew’s dedication and exceptional knowledge of accounting practices.” The exam, created and scored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) serves “to admit individuals into the accounting profession only after they have demonstrated the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to protect the public interest in a rapidly changing business and financial environment."
Peine went on to say that “one of our goals at HintonBurdick is to qualify our staff members as CPAs as soon as possible in order to provide the highest level of service for our clients. We currently have 15 other employees in the process of passing the exam.”
McCracken first came to HintonBurdick as an intern while attending Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. During that time, he says, he came to appreciate the area’s friendly atmosphere, its strong family values, recreational opportunities, year round warm weather, and scenic beauty. He decided to enroll in the graduate program at Southern Utah University and continue working for HintonBurdick while completing his master’s degree.
As a fulltime HintonBurdick employee, McCracken specializes in taxation and internal control consultation. He states that he and his wife, the former Kandyce Marie Costley, are proud to call southern Utah their home.
HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors is a full service CPA firm with 38 CPAs on staff and offices in St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, and Richfield, Utah, and in Mesquite, Nevada. They have been in business for more than 30 years and service clients in 47 states and some foreign countries.
University of Phoenix Employee Volunteers for Art
Greg has a long history of volunteer work. He was a docent in Southern California at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana. He wanted to help the community in St. George and his next door neighbor Valerie Sullivan, museum receptionist, gift shop manager and exhibit installer, asked for his help with a large shipment of incoming artwork and thus began his volunteer relationship with the Art Museum.
In the three years since, he has also helped out at the Front Desk but his specialty is rigging the lighting for new shows once the art is installed. His willingness to climb up the tall ladder to adjust the lighting on the second floor is especially appreciated by the Museum staff. Greg says, “I enjoy setting the lighting for the art because it makes such a difference in how the art appears. Everyone is so appreciative and I enjoy being in the know about what’s next in the St. George art world.” He is also serving on the Board of Directors of Leadership Dixie and is a member of the Dixie Sunshiners, an ambassador group for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce.
Greg and his wife both work for the University of Phoenix. As the Operations Supervisor, Greg assists students, staff and faculty and is involved with community outreach and networking. The University is very supportive of volunteer efforts, which makes getting involved in the community very accessible.
With all he does it’s hard to believe that Greg has any spare time but when he does he enjoys cooking, hiking, movies, creating stained glass, and swimming. Museum members, Greg and Debi attend most of the exhibit openings and look forward to the annual Soup ‘N Bowl event in the spring.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Age is Just a Number for This 75-Year-Old University of Phoenix Graduate
St. George, UT, May 3, 2010 – Claudette Larsen, of Ivins, Utah at age 75, graduated from the University of Phoenix Utah campus during commencement ceremonies for 1,156 students on May 1, 2010 at The E Center. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
At the age of 65, she graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and then left Bountiful and moved to St. George, where she found employment at Red Mountain Elementary from 2002 to 2009, and is currently employed at Vista Elementary in Special Education.
It was while attending a women’s conference at the Dixie Center that Larsen discovered the University of Phoenix. She stopped by their booth, picked up information on their graduate programs, talked to the enrollment advisors, spent the summer thinking about it, and then decided to go for it.
A fully-accredited, non-traditional institution of higher learning founded specifically to help working adults earn degrees, diplomas and certificates in many different career fields, the University of Phoenix makes use of the latest educational technology and flexible scheduling to allow students to pursue their goals with minimal disruption to their daily lives. The program and approach seemed ideally suited to Larsen’s needs.
“The University of Phoenix staff has been wonderful,” she says. “They are caring and helpful and incredibly sensitive to student needs.” She enjoyed her University of Phoenix courses and instructors so much that she has begun to think about pursuing a Ph.D. “I’d love for the kids to have to call me ‘Doctor Mom,’” she says.
Larsen hopes to use her degree to serve others and give back, something she has been doing for much of her adult life. In addition to teaching Yoga and Tai Chi and helping out at the Ivins police station (where, she tells people, she polishes bullets to make them go faster) she is a member of the Committee for Ivins City Fire Plan and has served an LDS mission to Washington, D.C. And as if all that weren’t enough, she enjoys spending time with her sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
“There’s so much to learn and so much to do,” Larsen says. “The University of Phoenix has opened doors for me and can do the same for others. No one needs to slow down just because they hit some number on a calendar.”
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of November 30, 2009, 455,600 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. www.phoenix.edu
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Pool Table/Ping Pong Table / Conference Table for Sale
Description:
This 8+' Table is three tables in one.
Conference - Ping Pong - Billiards Table - $4,295
Plus, 5/8" Green Ping Pong Conversion Top with paddles, netting and ping pong balls. Tons of fun.
This 8+' Table is three tables in one.
Conference - Ping Pong - Billiards Table - $4,295
8' Contemporary Eclipse style billiard table. Jet black laminate with wood trim, built in drop pockets and inlaid rounded sights. 3 piece 1" slate top with jet black felt. 8' Naugahyde fitted cover. Comes with complete cue accessory kit including 2 two-piece 57" cues, 1 two-piece 48" cue, bridge unit, billiard balls, 9 ball wood rack, 15 ball wood rack, table brushes, repair kit, cue chalk, and 7 cue wall mount. Additionally, 5/8" Green Ping Pong Conversion Top with paddles, net and ping pong balls.
Local moving cost $250 take down and delivery plus $250 set up.
Local moving cost $250 take down and delivery plus $250 set up.
8' Naugahyde fitted cover.
Pool Table
Comes with complete cue accessory kit including 2 two-piece 57" cues,
1 two-piece 48" cue, bridge unit, billiard balls, 9 ball wood rack,
15 ball wood rack, table brushes, repair kit, cue chalk, and 7 cue wall mount.
Plus, 5/8" Green Ping Pong Conversion Top with paddles, netting and ping pong balls. Tons of fun.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tonaquint Data Center expands facility
St. George, UT, April 20, 2010 — Tonaquint Data Center (TDC), announced it has completed its primary data center colocation space. Phase II expansion is now under way with contracts locking down an additional 2,700 square feet of data center space. Phase III construction will begin second quarter 2010 for an additional 9,500 square feet and will be available for occupancy third quarter 2010. In addition, a secondary 2 Megawatt generator has been integrated in the facility's grid for additional backup and redundancy. A third 2 Megawatt generator is slated for third quarter 2010 operations.
In addition to the physical expansion, Tonaquint has deployed its virtual environment and hosting solutions. Matt Hamlin, CEO of the Tonaquint Data Center stated, "From SAN replication to virtual hosting, offering these types of virtual solutions provides us the ability to meet the wide array of customer needs and demands. It meshes really well with our customer's disaster recovery and colocation environments."
When these expansions are completed this nearly 40,000 square foot facility will have full data solutions services including Collocation, Disaster Recovery, IT Infrastructure Outsourcing, Remote Management Services, Managed Services via 3rd party providers including Level 3, 360 Network, Qwest, South Central communications, and Utah Interlinx, and many other services. Hamblin stated, “The data center will be the only tier 3 rated data facility between Salt Lake and Las Vegas.“
When the Tonaquint Business Park launched in 2002, the vision of the park was seen as the premier ‘hi-tech’ business park in the southern Utah region. Included in these objectives was the ability to bring broadband technologies and top tier data storage to hi-tech companies and institutions throughout the region. Companies needing large bandwidth, data storage, and high power density will now have a local alternative to the Salt Lake or Las Vegas markets for this type of facility.
Smaller businesses have also been able to take advantage of this facility. It is an opportunity for companies to store their back up data in a more secure location, where they can feel confident that their important information will be safe from environmental, and accidental incidents.
The Tonaquint Data Center is also considered a collocation facility where businesses requiring a high level of system reliability and security can locate, network, and interconnect to a number of global fiber optic networks. Collocation space is becoming popular because of the time and cost savings companies achieve as a result of using shared data center infrastructure.
For further information on the Tonaquint Data Center or what the Tonaquint Data Center can do for your business contact Matt at 435.673.4523 or www.tonaquintdc.com
In addition to the physical expansion, Tonaquint has deployed its virtual environment and hosting solutions. Matt Hamlin, CEO of the Tonaquint Data Center stated, "From SAN replication to virtual hosting, offering these types of virtual solutions provides us the ability to meet the wide array of customer needs and demands. It meshes really well with our customer's disaster recovery and colocation environments."
When these expansions are completed this nearly 40,000 square foot facility will have full data solutions services including Collocation, Disaster Recovery, IT Infrastructure Outsourcing, Remote Management Services, Managed Services via 3rd party providers including Level 3, 360 Network, Qwest, South Central communications, and Utah Interlinx, and many other services. Hamblin stated, “The data center will be the only tier 3 rated data facility between Salt Lake and Las Vegas.“
When the Tonaquint Business Park launched in 2002, the vision of the park was seen as the premier ‘hi-tech’ business park in the southern Utah region. Included in these objectives was the ability to bring broadband technologies and top tier data storage to hi-tech companies and institutions throughout the region. Companies needing large bandwidth, data storage, and high power density will now have a local alternative to the Salt Lake or Las Vegas markets for this type of facility.
Smaller businesses have also been able to take advantage of this facility. It is an opportunity for companies to store their back up data in a more secure location, where they can feel confident that their important information will be safe from environmental, and accidental incidents.
The Tonaquint Data Center is also considered a collocation facility where businesses requiring a high level of system reliability and security can locate, network, and interconnect to a number of global fiber optic networks. Collocation space is becoming popular because of the time and cost savings companies achieve as a result of using shared data center infrastructure.
For further information on the Tonaquint Data Center or what the Tonaquint Data Center can do for your business contact Matt at 435.673.4523 or www.tonaquintdc.com
InfoWest Announces Network Capacity Upgrades
InfoWest Announces Network Capacity Upgrades
Third Fiber Path Improves Redundancy and Speed. New business VPN services available.
St. George, Utah – April 23, 2010 – InfoWest today announced the completion of a number of major upgrades to its network capacity. The upgrades more than double InfoWest’s bandwidth to the internet and provide a third redundant fiber path out of the area. Additionally, InfoWest core network upgrades will now allow InfoWest to offer carrier-class virtual private networking services to area businesses.
Another First in Southern Utah
Over five years ago, InfoWest became the first Internet provider in southern Utah to utilize dual, redundant fiber-optic paths to the Internet. The dual paths helped them avoid outages when fiber was cut twice in central Utah. Today, a third fiber-optic connection more than doubles their capacity, and adds another layer of resiliency to their network. The new fiber connects to a regional network hub in Salt Lake City from which InfoWest interconnects with top-tier Internet providers. The connection also allows them to better serve businesses that have locations in both northern and southern Utah.
Today InfoWest has one fiber optic internet feed to Southern California and two feeds across diverse geographic paths to separate locations in Northern Utah. Plans are in the works for additional capacity upgrades in the near future.
“We look forward to increased demand for Internet services in this area, and this expanded ‘pipe’ to the Internet will help us stay ahead of the game,” said InfoWest Vice President, Randy Cosby. “We are looking past today’s slow economy so we can be ready to provide reliable, next-generation services tomorrow.”
Core Network Upgrades Expand Business Services
Upgrades to InfoWest’s core fiber-optic network in Washington and Iron counties, as well as their new northern Utah point of presence, allow them to offer full virtual private networks for clients between multiple locations. Using the latest MPLS (Multi-Protocol Layer Switching) technology, InfoWest can inexpensively interconnect multiple office locations, as well as provide increased quality of service for voice, video and internet. InfoWest uses MPLS internally to ensure performance and reliability on their local fiber network. That network feeds wireless towers and fiber-optic internet connections that serve thousands of business and residential customers in the region.
More upgrades are on the way. Plans are in the works to increase the speed of their local core fiber network by 1000%, and additional regional fiber paths are being studied.
About InfoWest
Based in St. George, Utah, InfoWest was founded in 1994 to provide high speed Internet services in areas across the state of Utah. InfoWest offers internet services ranging from high speed T-1, DSL, wireless, fiber-optic access and telephone services for both business and residential clients. The company's Web site is www.infowest.com.
Third Fiber Path Improves Redundancy and Speed. New business VPN services available.
St. George, Utah – April 23, 2010 – InfoWest today announced the completion of a number of major upgrades to its network capacity. The upgrades more than double InfoWest’s bandwidth to the internet and provide a third redundant fiber path out of the area. Additionally, InfoWest core network upgrades will now allow InfoWest to offer carrier-class virtual private networking services to area businesses.
Another First in Southern Utah
Over five years ago, InfoWest became the first Internet provider in southern Utah to utilize dual, redundant fiber-optic paths to the Internet. The dual paths helped them avoid outages when fiber was cut twice in central Utah. Today, a third fiber-optic connection more than doubles their capacity, and adds another layer of resiliency to their network. The new fiber connects to a regional network hub in Salt Lake City from which InfoWest interconnects with top-tier Internet providers. The connection also allows them to better serve businesses that have locations in both northern and southern Utah.
Today InfoWest has one fiber optic internet feed to Southern California and two feeds across diverse geographic paths to separate locations in Northern Utah. Plans are in the works for additional capacity upgrades in the near future.
“We look forward to increased demand for Internet services in this area, and this expanded ‘pipe’ to the Internet will help us stay ahead of the game,” said InfoWest Vice President, Randy Cosby. “We are looking past today’s slow economy so we can be ready to provide reliable, next-generation services tomorrow.”
Core Network Upgrades Expand Business Services
Upgrades to InfoWest’s core fiber-optic network in Washington and Iron counties, as well as their new northern Utah point of presence, allow them to offer full virtual private networks for clients between multiple locations. Using the latest MPLS (Multi-Protocol Layer Switching) technology, InfoWest can inexpensively interconnect multiple office locations, as well as provide increased quality of service for voice, video and internet. InfoWest uses MPLS internally to ensure performance and reliability on their local fiber network. That network feeds wireless towers and fiber-optic internet connections that serve thousands of business and residential customers in the region.
More upgrades are on the way. Plans are in the works to increase the speed of their local core fiber network by 1000%, and additional regional fiber paths are being studied.
About InfoWest
Based in St. George, Utah, InfoWest was founded in 1994 to provide high speed Internet services in areas across the state of Utah. InfoWest offers internet services ranging from high speed T-1, DSL, wireless, fiber-optic access and telephone services for both business and residential clients. The company's Web site is www.infowest.com.
Old, New, Gently Used And Obsolete Books donated
This donation project was in celebration of Earth Day. The books will go to the Washington County School District and if any books can’t be used by the school district, they will be donated to the Washington County Library and in turn the books will be channeled to where they can do the best good. All types of books, from children’s to adult’s, hardback and paperback, were donated. Greg Robinson, Operations Supervisor for University of Phoenix, St. George Campus stated, "This continues to prove that southern Utah residents care about their children and the environment to make this donation project such a success. Those books that are too worn will be appropriately recycled while others may be sold to raise funds for new books. Utah elementary schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other literacy programs that serve children in need will be the recipients."
“Currently, 61 percent of low income families have no children’s books in their homes and that is tragic,” said Darris Howe, VP/Director of the University’s Utah Campus. “With help from the people in our surrounding communities lie we have recently seen, we can drive that number down.”
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix has five Utah locations: Murray, Taylorsville, North Davis, Pleasant Grove and St. George. The University is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of November 30, 2009, 455,600 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. www.phoenix.edu
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Me and the Gov
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and me at the Groundbreaking at Jackson Flat Reservoir - Kane County.
Senator Bob Bennett, Mike Noel, Gov. Gary Herbert and others
turn dirt to get Jackson Flat Reservoir off to a great start.
Monday, April 19, 2010
HintonBurdick CPA Earns IS Auditor Certification
N E W S R E L E A S E
News Release: Immediate
For more information contact: Brian Tenney
Telephone: 435 674 2846
brian@tcscreative.com
HintonBurdick CPA Earns IS Auditor Certification
St. George, UT, March 26, 2010 – McKay Hall, a Certified Public Accountant with HintonBurdick CPAs and Advisors, assigned to the St. George office, recently became qualified as a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), managing partner Morris Peacock announced today.
Certified Information Systems Auditors focus on the information systems used in accounting transactions, Peacock explained, including the logical or physical security of the system, its availability, the processes involved in system backups, and disaster recovery plans. “Having a CISA-certified individual on our staff significantly expands HintonBurdick’s auditing capabilities,” he stated, “enabling us to offer an even greater range of services to our clients.”
To earn the certification, Hall had to pass an exam demonstrating competency in a number of areas related to the use of information systems, including governance, infrastructure lifecycle management, and protection of information assets, and have five years of applicable work experience. To maintain the certification, he will have to obtain 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours every three years.
Prior to working with HintonBurdick, Hall spent ten years in the computer industry establishing and maintaining information software and networks, as well as other hardware and software solutions for business services. He has a B.A. in computer science from Southern Utah University, as well as a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting from the same institution. He passed the CPA examination and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant in 2009.
Hall and his wife currently live in Enterprise.
HintonBurdick currently serves southern Utah with four offices, St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, and Richfield. They service Southeastern Nevada with an office in Mesquite. They have been servicing the financial and tax needs of businesses for more than 30 years and handle clients in 47 states and several foreign countries.
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Old, New, Gently Used And Obsolete Books Wanted
N E W S R E L E A S E
News Release: Immediate
For more information contact: Brian Tenney
Telephone: 435 674 2846
brian@tcscreative.com
Old, New, Gently Used And Obsolete Books Wanted To Benefit Utah’s Children And Save Landfill Space
Saint George, UT, March 31, 2010 – We know you have them. Squirreled away in boxes, in basements, and cluttering up homes and offices. Don’t let them end up in the landfill. Donate your new, old, gently used or obsolete books and change lives.
April 5-23: Donation Bin At University of Phoenix – St. George Campus
Bins to receive donated books have been placed at the University of Phoenix located in St. George. They will go to the Washington County School District and if any books can’t be used by the school district, they will be donated to the Washington County Library and in turn the books will be channeled to where they can do the best good. All types of books, from children’s to adult’s, hardback and paperback, are welcome. Those that are too worn will be appropriately recycled while others may be sold to raise funds for new books. Utah elementary schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other literacy programs that serve children in need will be the recipients.
“Currently, 61 percent of low income families have no children’s books in their homes and that is tragic,” said Darris Howe, VP/Director of the University’s Utah Campus. “With help from the people in our surrounding communities, we can drive that number down.”
Did you know:
· More than one million children drop out of school each year, costing the nation over $240 billion in lost earnings, tax revenue and social services funds?
· Books engage children. Those who have access to them are better prepared for Kindergarten.
Book Drive Details, Locations
What: Public can drop off new, used books (children’s to adult’s) to benefit Utah children.
Who: University of Phoenix – St. George Campus
Where: 965 East 700 South Suite #304 (I-15 Exit #8) (435) 674-8828
When: April 5-23, Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Why: Get books into the hands of children eager to learn, and protect the environment by recycling damaged, obsolete books.
About University of Phoenix:
University of Phoenix has five Utah locations: Murray, Taylorsville, North Davis, Pleasant Grove and St. George. The University is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of November 30, 2009, 455,600 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. www.phoenix.edu
Upillar.com Relocates to Tonaquint Business Park
Upillar.com has announced the relocation of their national corporate headquarters to the Tonaquint Center Business Park in St. George, Utah. Stan Perkins, director of marketing for the Tonaquint Center said, "We are pleased to announce that another successful high tech company has selected the Tonaquint Business Park for their national center of operations."
Upillar will occupy space in the professional office complex and its business operations will be supported by the Tonaquint Data Center located within the business park. Tonaquint Center Business Park is St. George's first master planned, multi-use business and technology development designed to support high tech professional and corporate offices with retail and recreation opportunities all located within the development. The Park features miles of fiber optic lines that provide redundant fiber connections to every building within the development, connecting businesses to ultra speed and high capacity internet bandwidth. The Park has become the location of first choice in southern Utah for technology companies requiring fiber optic communication infrastructure coupled with the state of the art data center to support their critical operations. In addition, the Park incorporates a portion of the St. George City trail system that runs along the Santa Clara River and provides scenic walking, jogging and biking opportunities for all Tonaquint Business Park workers.
According to Upillar.com CEO, Trevor Milton, "Upillar.com is excited to relocate our corporate headquarters to the Tonaquint Business Park. The security and high redundant fiber-optic network makes it a perfect location for us. They have bent over backwards to see that all our security, parking and high speed Internet access needs have been met."
When completed, the Tonaquint Center Business Park will consist of 700,000 square feet of retail and business space of which 150,000 square feet are currently built or under construction. The Tonaquint Center Business Park is a Kay H. Traveller development.
Recent Client Press - Kane County Water Conservancy District
N E W S R E L E A S E
News Release: Immediate
For more information contact:
Contact: Brian Tenney
Telephone: 435 674 2846
brian@tcscreative.com
Kane County Water Conservancy District Announces
Jackson Flat Reservoir Groundbreaking Ceremony
Governor Gary Herbert and Senator Robert Bennett featured Guest Speakers
Kanab, UT, April 9, 2010 — Like all of communities in Southern Utah, Kane County and particularly the county seat of Kanab has struggled from its founding in 1864 to maintain a reliable water supply to its citizens. Not until the late 1960’s when wells were tapped into the huge Navajo Sandstone aquifer, did culinary water become more available and secure. However, reliable irrigation and secondary water for gardens, parks, schools and irrigation surface water, and the means to utilize the spring runoff and fluctuating flows of the Kanab Creek has been an elusive dream. That dream will now finally become a reality on April 16th, at 4 PM, as the Kane County Water Conservancy District announces a groundbreaking and the beginning of construction of the 4228 Acre Foot Jackson Flat Reservoir. Under the direction of the Board of Trustees of the District, the project was placed on the master plan in 1996 as one of its major long-term goals; to establish a storage reservoir to capture the flows of the Kanab Creek enabling a more reliable use of the water in the growing season. The water rights on the creek, which are owned as shares (5000 total) by farmers, the Kane County Water Conservancy District, the Kane County School District, and hundreds of citizens in the community, will be partially stored in the off stream reservoir during the winter and early spring run-off period, allowing for a more efficient use of the water during the critical summer months.
A cooperative effort by the Kanab Irrigation Company, the Kane County Water Conservancy District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Utah Department of Water Resources, the Utah Institutional Trust Lands, Utah Division of Water Rights, Utah Division of Dam Safety, Kane County Commission, Kanab City, and elected officials, including Senator Robert Bennett, was critical in being able to bring the project to the construction phase. The majority of the land (approximately 400 acres) needed for the reservoir was purchased from the Elmer and Leah Jackson family, while other critical smaller parcels were purchased from adjacent landowners through cooperative sales and exchanges of properties and easements. Alpha Engineering, under the direction of Brent Gardner and RBR Engineering under the direction of Brad Price, completed all of the detailed surface and underground investigations and the final design plans and specifications for the dam. Dave Marble of Utah Dam safety and the Army Corps of Engineers conducted full review of the plans and specifications. The Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento Office conducted a detailed environmental assessment of the project over a 5-year period with support from JBR Environmental.
Extensive archaeological sites discovered in the area of the dam have been excavated and mitigated with cooperation of the Kaibab Indian Tribe, the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, and the work of three archaeological consultants, HRA Archaeology, BYU Archaeology Department, and Big Horn Archaeology. All of the archeology work was done under the direction and management of SITLA lead archaeologist Kenny Wintch, with cooperation of Richard Perry from the Army Corps. Work is now in progress to determine the type of recreational activities that will be considered for the lake and the surrounding land. Mike Noel, General Manager for the Water District would like to see the area used by Kane County Citizens and visitors alike. “With the help of Utah State University Department of Recreation, we have a preliminary recreational plan for the site. The Board of Directors will be working with Kanab City Officials, the Parks and Recreation Board and interested parties, to develop a suitable recreational use plan for the 400 acre site,” announced Noel.
The highlights of the ground breaking will include an Open House with a light meal served, a meet and greet, and an overview of project from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. attended by special guests, Utah Senator, Bob Bennett and Utah Governor, Gary R. Herbert. The Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. The Open House and groundbreaking ceremony are located at the Jackson Ranch House (2151 South Hwy 89 A) across from the Kanab Airport, Kanab, Utah. Signs will be posted along the way pointing the direction to the Ranch House. Refreshments will be served, please RSVP your intent to attend to Donna Ray at the Kane County Water Conservancy District offices, 435-644-3997.
The public is invited to attend. Please join us to learn more about this exciting project. For more information contact KCWCD, 190 West Center Street, Suite 200, Kanab, Utah, 84741, or call (435) 644-3997, or visit www.kcwcd.com.
Time: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Open House (Light meal served, meet and greet, overview of project)
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM - Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Project Need:
Kanab Creek is the major source of water supply for irrigators in Kanab, Utah. However, flows in the Creek have not coincided with the irrigation season. During the dry summer months there has not been an adequate water supply. The irrigation company spent considerable funds in the early 1980’s to pipe the open canal system to reduce evaporation and seepage losses. However, Kanab Creek has highly variable flows ranging from average flows of 10 to 24 cubic feet per second (cfs) during the winter months to average flows as low as 6 cfs in the summer.
Over the last several years the Kane County Water Conservancy District, working in conjunction with the irrigators, have been trying to find an economically viable method to store high flows during the winter months so they can be available to provide a full water supply during the irrigation season. The Jackson Flat Water Supply Storage Facility has been the culmination of this effort. The existing irrigation piping network has been used to gravity flow water during the winter months to the Storage Facility. This water is then available during the irrigation season to provide a full water supply.
Description of Project:
Alpha/RB&G Engineering completed a feasibility report for the Jackson Flat Water Supply Storage Facility project in November of 2003. This report identified the project was viable in the location known as Jackson Flat and the Kane County Water Conservancy District proceeded to work to obtain the property and funding for the reservoir. The District was successful in obtaining partial funding for the project through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 595 program. As a condition of the funding, the next phase of the project was to complete an environmental analysis. The environmental work started in 2004 and was finally completed and approved in 2009. The Alpha/RB&G design team worked on the design as necessary to support the environmental work and completed design in November of 2009. The project was advertised and contractor prequalification was completed in February. Bids were received in March. The successful low bidder was Legacy Construction and Development from Mesquite, Nevada.
The Jackson Flat Water Supply Storage Facility has the following major elements:
Ø Reservoir Surface Area: 232 acres
Ø Reservoir Capacity: 4,228 acre-feet
Ø Maximum Height of Dam: 45 feet
Ø Length of Dam: 4,430 feet
Ø Pump Station - 14 cfs capacity
Ø 24-inch Supply Pipeline
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