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Coins for Kids
Posted at 9:41 AM, Nov. 23, 2008
Where did the year go? It seems like just yesterday we were putting decorations on our Christmas trees and were busy making, or shopping for that special gift for our loved ones. Yes, Christmas is right around the corner again and the Coins for Kids Board is busy getting all of the arrangements made for this year’s fundraising.
Most of you know about Coins for Kids and its history, but just to bring you up to date. Coins for Kids is a local charity that provides Christmas presents to less fortunate children in our community. The program began in 1990 by a small group of Kony radio employees who saw a need to assist to a small group of needy children in the community. That first year the Coins for Kids volunteers raised $2500 and shopped for 10 families. Last year Coins for Kids raised more than $110,000 and provided Christmas presents for more than 800 families.
One of the questions that we receive every year is “Where do you get the names for the children that you help?” Last year we changed our application process from an open enrollment system to a system where the individuals are identified by their clergy, school counselor, teacher, or other approved organization. This system was a marked improvement and we were able to work directly with those who know of families who are in need of assistance at Christmas and it also helped us avoid duplication with other organizations.
We are looking forward to another successful year of fundraising and providing Christmas for less fortunate children in our community. We know that this year may be a little more difficult for attaining our goal of $110,000 due to the economy, but we will do the very best that we can with the money that we raise.
To learn more about the Coins for Kids program, visit our website at www.coinsforkids.net. You will find the schedules, the fundraising events, how you can help, where you can donate, donate on-line, and the history of the program.
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Posted at 9:33 AM, Nov. 23, 2008
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Utah just recently opened their new “ReStore” at 270 E 1478 South (off Riverside Dr). Habitat ReStores, according to Habitat for Humanity’s website, “are retail outlets where quality used and surplus building materials are sold at a fraction of normal prices. Proceeds from ReStores help local affiliates fund the construction of Habitat houses within the community”.
The materials that are sold at the ReStores are generally donated by local building supply businesses, and individuals such as contractors, sub-contractors, demolition crews, and homeowners who are remodeling their homes. The ReStores not only benefit the Habitat organization by helping fund the construction of Habitat homes, but they offer drastic savings of building supplies to the community at large. Plus, these stores help the environment by recycling usable materials into constructive use.
If you are undergoing a remodel project and are wondering what to do with your old cabinets, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, appliances, etc., please consider donating them to the Habitat ReStore. They can sell them to someone who can use them, which helps them fund the construction of Habitat homes in our community, and you get a tax write-off. It is a win-win for all concerned.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity or to donate to the ReStore, call 674-7669. For really great deals on building materials, be sure to visit their new store soon
Life in Southern Utah
Posted at 3:43 PM, Nov. 12, 2008
THIS IS NOT A SPIELBERG MOVIE SET, THIS COULD BE YOUR BACKYARD!!
Homes with this backdrop have never been more affordable!
435-680-5178 Search the Southern Utah MLS
St George among top 10 in growth
Posted at 1:54 PM, Mar. 27, 2008
The latest figures from the US Census Bureau shows that St George Utah was the 2nd fastest growing metro area in the country between 2006-2007 with an increase of 5.1%. Palm Coast FL took 1st place in the fastest growth with an increase of 7.2% for the same time period. Other areas that saw surges of growth were Raleigh, NC; Gainsville, GA; Austin, TX; Myrtle Beach, SC; Charlotte, SC; New Orleans, LA; and Grand Junction, CO.
The population increased in St George from 127,310 to 133,791 between 2006-2007 and it is projected to continue. So when you look around at all of the construction that is going on in our community and you ask why are they still building when there is such a slow down in the housing market, you know why. St George is a unique area that is somewhat insulated from the terrific downturn in the housing market. Yes, we have a lot of properties that are in foreclosure, and yes, we are seeing many people that got themselves into trouble with no interest and low interest loans a couple of years ago, but for the most part, our economy is strong and we are still seeing a lot of people who want to move to our beautiful community.
January and February were pretty slow in terms of real estate sales, but we are seeing a pretty good March and hopefully, this trend will continue.
St George featured in upcoming National Geographic Magazine
Posted at 12:50 PM, Aug. 17, 2007
Check it out!! St George will be featured as one of the top 50 cities to live and play in the nation in the September issue of National Geographic Magazine. This will undoubtedly have an effect on our tourism and our growth. I'm afraid that "the best kept secret" is out. We are certainly on the map!!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/relocating/best-places-to-live-2007/index.html?email=Inside17Aug07
Washington County is Growing!
Posted at 6:14 PM, Jul. 22, 2007
You have probably noticed that our little corner of the world has seen some really big changes recently. There are a lot of new businesses opening up, lots more traffic, and there is a lot of construction going on. We just wanted to share with you some of the new subdivisions that are underway in Washington County.
The Ledges: The Ledges of St. George is a 1,093-acre development on Highway 18 in the Snow Canyon/Winchester Hills area. It will have 2,500 residential units surrounding a 7,145 yard Matt Dye-design championship golf course.
Sand Hollow Resort: A 27-hole public play course on an 800-acre development just west of Sand Hollow Reservoir. When completed, the development will have approximately 1,800 dwellings ranging from condominium and town homes to custom golf course estate homes. It will also include vacation villas with a spa resort.
Elim Valley: A 2,300-acre project which is located on the Winding River property just to the north of the Sand Hollow Reservoir. It will include an 18-hole public play course designed by Robert Trent Jones and between 7,000 to 10,000 home sites. Upscale commercial development along SR9 will also be developed.
Summit Hurricane Development Group: A 560-acre area to the east of Sullivan's Knoll is an expansion of the current Painted Hills development, will be developed for 1,800 home sites and a Jack Nicholas 18-hope public play golf course.
The Mosaic: A planned development of between 1,300 and 1,800 home sites will be built on the La Verkin Overlook in La Verkin. Many of these sites will have a panoramic view of Zion National Park.
Washington Fields: Three planned events will have a major impact upon the continued growth of the Washington Fields area. These include: the Southern Corridor, the airport and the additional road crossings over the Virgin River.
South Mountain - Ence homes plans about t 1800 units.
Hidden Valley: Ivory Homes is now building a residential community of almost 1,000 residences on 360-acres of trust land two miles southeast of the Bloomington interchange on Interstate 15. It will include a mix of single family homes, patio homes, town homes and apartments. It will also have a park, a site for an elementary school, a community center and an urban trail system.
The Trails: The Trails is a premier 335-acre development designed to allow residents to live among the red rock canyons and lava flow benches. The Trials will be an estimated 900+ lot community designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Vast areas of land within the project will be permanently dedicated as open space or parks, and every home will be near a trail.Copper Rock Golf Course: In the south fields, scheduled to break ground this year on approximately 782 acres to the west of Sky Ranch.
Zion National Park
Posted at 3:16 PM, Mar. 13, 2007
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