TOWN OF SPRINGDALE APRIL 2019 ESTD 1862 From Mayor Smith

FINANCIAL RELIEF

Of the several sales taxes authorized by the State of Utah, the Transient Room Tax (TRT), is of specific interest to Springdale and Washington County. Both impose a TRT. The Town’s room tax is collected and remitted to our general fund to be used for Town municipal operations. County TRT funds are restricted to tourism related The History of Arbor Day expenses. Some of this money is used on advertising and some Among the pioneers moving into the Nebraska Territory in 1854 was J. goes to “brick and mortar” Sterling Morton from Detroit. He and his wife were lovers of nature, and projects such as the Dixie the home they established in Nebraska was quickly planted with trees, Center. Last year I made a shrubs and flowers. Morton was a journalist and soon became editor of commitment to request the Nebraska’s finest newspaper. Given that forum, he spread agricultural State Legislature modify the information and his enthusiasm for trees to an equally enthusiastic County TRT restrictions to audience. His fellow pioneers missed their trees. But, more importantly, help pay for the Fire District. trees were needed as windbreaks to keep soil in place, and for shade from the hot sun. Working with State Morton not only advocated tree planting by individuals but he also Representative Brad Last and encouraged civic organizations and groups to join in. In 1872, Morton first Senator Evan Vickers, I was proposed a tree-planting holiday and on his birthday April 22, 1885 Arbor able to submit a bill to change Day was named a permanent legal holiday. On this day, students from the State law that regulates different grades met at their respective school rooms for the purpose of planting at least one tree. It was later reported “a celebration of this kind County TRT funds. It wasn’t results in good to all, and is worthy of imitation by every school in the without struggle and countless state.” During the 1870’s, other states passed legislation to observe Arbor hours working with our Day, and the tradition of planting trees began in schools nationwide in representatives and those that 1882. opposed the change. However, in the end the bill passed Several U.S. presidents have proclaimed a national Arbor day on the last Friday in April. But a number of state Arbor Days are at other times to unanimously. coincide with the best tree planning weather, from January and February in the south to May in the far North (reprinted with permission from the Arbor Day (continued on page 2) Foundation, www.arborday.org). This year Utahans will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26th. The Springdale Town Council will formally adopt an Arbor Day Proclamation springdaletown.com at their April regular meeting, and school children from Springdale Elementary will plant trees in Town in commemoration of this holiday. 118 Lion Boulevard Springdale has been designated a Tree City for 10 years. The Tree City Springdale, UT 84767 USA program is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees.

TOWN OF SPRINGDALE

What Tree Should I Plant? APPROVED TREES FOR SPRINGDALE Acer glabrum Rocky Mountain Maple Based on their drought tolerance and Acer negundo Boxelder appropriateness for our climate, the chart to the right is a list of approved Celtis reticulata Hackberry trees for our area. Cercocarpus montanus Alder-leaf Mountain Mahogany Forestiera neomexicana Desert Olive Fraxinum anomala Singleleaf Ash Fraxinum velutina Desert Ash FRIENDLY REMINDER Juniperus utahnensis Utah Juniper

Juniperus osteosperma Utah Juniper Our Virgin River is a precious Picea pungens Blue Spruce resource, not a place to dump yard Pinus edulis Pinyon Pine clippings and debris. During your spring clean-up activities, please Pinus flexilis Limber Pine place yard waste in your trash can Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa Pine for regular pick-up. If you have a Platanus wrightii Arizona Sycamore large quantity, please call Republic Populous fremontii Fremont Cottonwood Waste Services at 435-628-2821 to Prunus virginiana Chokecherry schedule a “bulky item” pick-up. Quercus gambelli Gambel's Oak Robinia neomexicana New Mexico Locust Salix goodingi/fremontil Native Willows

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I want to specifically thank Rick Wixom, Commissioners Victor Iverson and Dean Cox, Representative Last and Senator Vickers for their support and help in making this happen. The bill allows up to four percent (4%) of the County TRT to be used on emergency medical (EMS) services. This percentage equates to about $350,000 this year, shifting that amount of the Fire District’s cost of service away from local property tax. Since most EMS calls in Springdale are serving tourists, it makes sense they should help pay for this service directly through their hotel stays. — STAN Springdale Town Community Calendar

➢ If you would like to add an event to the Calendar, please submit your request by visiting:http://www.springdaletown.com/242/Add-Events-to- Community-Calendar APRIL 2019 Menu and Activities TUESDAY THURSDAY APRIL 2 APRIL 4 Crispy Baked Roasted Turkey Breast Chicken With Gravy Au Gratin Potatoes BINGO Mashed Potatoes WII Green Beans With Peas & Carrots GAMES Mixed Green Salad LEON Cucumber Salad Seasonal Fruit Seasonal Fruit Pineapple Lime Whip APRIL 9 APRIL 11 Teriyaki Meatballs Fried Rice Tater Tot Casserole Cabbage BIRTHDAYS Green Beans BINGO Sugar Snap Peas Mixed Green Salad Mandarin Oranges Peach Crisp

APRIL 16 APRIL 18 PICNIC Crispy Baked LUNCH Glazed Ham EASTER MEAL Chicken Sandwich AT Green Beans CARD Tater Tots Au Gratin Potatoes Green Pea Salad GAZEBO Carrot Raisin Salad OR BOARD Pears FAMILY Frosted Coconut Cake GAMES PHARMACY APRIL 23 APRIL 25

Potato Crusted Fish Homemade Meatloaf PICNIC LUNCH Confetti Rice With Brown Gravy AT GAZEBO Mixed Veggies BINGO Baked Potato with Cucumber Tomato Sour Cream Salad California Vegetables NO Cornbread Spinach Salad ACTIVITY Apricot Halves Seasonal Fruit TODAY APRIL 30

Hawaiian Chicken APRIL BIRTHDAYS th Haystacks MEXICAN HAPPY EASTER Marion Callister 10 Broccoli TRAIN Kris Young 11th Pineapple Tidbits DOMINOES Information & Reservations Call Hurricane Wheat Roll Senior Center 635-2089 Everyone is Invited Call for Reservations S P R I N G D A L E E L E M E N T A R Y A N N U A L B O O K D R I V E S P O N S O R E D B Y S P R I N G D A L E E L E M E N T A R Y P T O & T H E R O T A R Y C L U B O F Z I O N C A N Y O N APRIL 1 - APRIL 30

PLEASE DROP OFF NEW OR GENTLY-USED BOOKS THAT ARE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE APPROPRIATE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Springdale Elementary School Springdale Post Office Springdale Branch Public Library Rockville Post Office ALL DONATED BOOKS BENEFIT THE SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

YES, WE WOULD LOVE A DONATION! CASH OR CHECKS MADE OUT TO SPRINDALE ELEMENTARY PTO CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY OR MAILED TO PO BOX 509, SPRINGDALE, UT 84767 ALL DONTATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE.

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