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Outdoors Industry is Big for Utah
This week's Economic Review newsletter, published by EDCUtah, says Utah has become a magnet for both outdoor recreational enthusiasts and also outdoors-related companies. High-powered events like the Outdoor Retailers Summer Market and the XTERRA triathlon are fueling increased interest in the state. "Utah’s outdoor recreation industry has grown from a few small businesses into a multibillion-dollar industrial powerhouse. The Outdoor Industry Foundation says active outdoor recreation contributes $5.8 billion annually to the state’s economy, supports 65,000 jobs, generates nearly $300 million in annual state tax revenues, produces nearly $4 billion annually in retail sales and services across the state, and accounts for almost five percent of the state’s Gross Domestic Product," the newsletter says.
How to Raise Money
Zions Bank and the Wayne Brown Institute have joined forces to present a number of "How to Raise Money in Utah" seminars, which are designed to help existing businesses and entrepreneurs learn their options and opportunities for raising capital. "Not all money is created equal,” says this week’s edition of the Zions Business Resource Center newsletter. "Now you can tackle all the tough issues of raising money with the guidance of three venture professionals in a free seminar and anything-goes question and answer session..."
Washington Watch
Hatch, Bennett Secure Military $$
The Senate approves legislation that will fund military construction projects across the U.S., including millions of dollars for Utah projects requested by Sens. Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett (see Hatch and Bennett press releases).
Regional Politics
Idaho in the Spotlight
“The succession of …headlines about (Sen. Larry) Craig, an Idaho Republican who recently pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in an airport men’s room, has confused and exhausted many Idahoans, who are unaccustomed to being the focus of national politics and are known for their distrust of outside intervention” (New York Times).
Taxpayers Assoc. Newsletter
The Utah Taxpayers Association has posted its September newsletter. This month's edition looks at funding for Utah charter schools and features a column by Assoc. Pres. Howard Stephenson on the voucher debate.
Today in Political History
September 7, 1977: Pres. Jimmy Carter signs the Panama Canal Treaty and Neutrality Treaty giving control of the canal to Panama by the year 2000. (Source: Perspicuity)
Wise Words
“If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.”
-- Socrates (Source: Brainy Quote)
History Spotlight: Logan
On 6 June 1859, a small group of Mormon settlers sent to Cache Valley by Brigham Young surveyed a fort site near the banks of the Logan River and began harvesting logs for houses. A second group plowed land and planted three acres of wheat on 10 June in an area called "the island." They constructed two rows of cabins facing each other, patterning the settlement after Salt Lake City, including wide streets. By March 1860 there were 100 houses in the settlement, named Logan after an early trapper, Ephraim Logan. The city was incorporated on 17 January 1866 and Alvin Crockett was elected Logan's first mayor.
Though not the first settlement in Cache Valley, Logan became the principal city because of its central location and its abundant water supply for mills and irrigation. Eventually, Logan became the Cache County seat. Population is now about 33,000. (Source: Utah.Edu)
National Politics
Best Stories From . . .
-- New York Times: "After months of false starts, staff shake-ups, and questions about the seriousness of his intention to run for president, Fred D. Thompson rolled out his candidacy last night with a two-pronged entry into the race that sought to take the spotlight from his Republican opponents as they squared off in a debate."
-- Wall Street Journal editorial looks at "the Thompson effect."
-- Des Moines Register: Columnist David Ypsen: "John McCain turned in his best performance of the 2008 Republican presidential campaign during a debate Wednesday night in New Hampshire. ... One measure of how effective McCain was came from two of his opponents, Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani, who praised him and quoted from his positions during their own answers to questions."
-- Roll Call: Columnist Mort Kondracke: "Congress returned to town this week with its poll ratings even lower than President Bush's. That's because nearly all the public ever sees is Members fighting and accomplishing nothing. But it's not a completely accurate picture. By the time Congress adjourned for the August recess, it actually had racked up some legislative accomplishments that voters didn't appreciate."
Lighter Side
Check out the Morning News’ Mormon Lite: Mormon-themed restaurant chain.
Casual Friday
Dave’s Fishing & Outdoors Report
Fall colors are starting to show on northern Utah mountains. When will colors be prime? That varies from year to year. I'll go out on a limb and predict the last week of September in northern Utah, and late October in southern Utah. This webpage describes drives offering good views of fall colors.
Strawberry Valley Wildlife Festival will be Sept 14-15 at the U.S. Forest Service visitor’s center. The Strawberry River flows past and it should offer good views of fluorescent red spawning kokanee salmon. The festival offers clinics, information and fun. DWR biologists will be there to talk to the public.
All of our major fishing waters continue to offer good action and success rates should improve as the weather cools. As fall sets in, brown trout action will become very good on our streams. In addition, fall is the best time to target trophy lake trout at Flaming Gorge. See Dave Webb’s complete report for details.
Outdoors Report
-- Foundation benefits hunting and elk in the Morning News
-- Go fishing at the Utah State Fair in the Tribune
-- Morning News on the grueling Logan to Jackson biking event
-- Upland game hunts detailed in the Morning News
-- Visit Emerald Lake via Timpooneke Trail in the Tribune’s Hike of the Week
-- Find out about upcoming events in the Morning News’ Outdoor Notes
-- Check out the Tribune’s Outdoor Notebook and Recreation Roundup for sports and recreation activities this week
-- For the latest wildlife news and information and the fishing report visit the DWR website
New Films
-- 3:10 to Yuma: Tribune review
-- Shoot ‘Em Up: Tribune review
Concerts
-- “An Evening with Distinguished Seasoned Artists,” Friday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall, free
-- Lisa Marie, jazz, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
-- “Fascinating Rhythm,” Glenn Miller Tribute, Friday, 8 p.m., Taggart Center Ballroom, Utah State University, Logan
-- “Demolition Derby,” SternWorks, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
-- American Piano Quartet, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall, free
-- Lunch Bunch Concert Series, weekdays, noon through September 14, Gallivan Plaza
-- Moab Music Festival, through September 15
-- The Fourteenth Annual Eccles Organ Festival, Sundays, 8 p.m., through November 4, Cathedral of the Madeleine
-- Organ Recitals, every Saturday, noon, and every Sunday, 2 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall
Theater
-- “Music Man, Jr.” through September 8, Sandy Arts Guild
-- “Pirates of Penzance” through September 8, Center Street Musical Theatre, Provo
-- “Julius Caesar” through September 15, Actors’ Repertory Theatre Ensemble, Provo
-- “Something’s Afoot” through September 15, Terrace Plaza Playhouse
-- “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT” through September 16, Capitol Theatre
-- “Charley’s Aunt” through September 22, Hale Center Theater Orem
-- “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” through September 22, Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University, Provo
-- “The Foreigner” through September 27, Rodgers Memorial Theatre
-- “The Man of La Mancha” through September 29, Heritage Theatre, Perry
-- “The Secret Garden” through September 29, Hale Centre Theatre
-- “The Foreigner” through October 6, St. George Musical Theatre
-- “Cinderella” through October 17, Tuacahn Amphitheater
-- “My Fair Lady” through October 19, Tuacahn Amphitheater
-- “42nd Street” through October 20, Tuacahn Amphitheater
-- “It's Showtime!” through October 27, Bumbleberry Theatre, Springdale
-- “Twist the Night Away” through October 28, Bumbleberry Theatre, Springdale
-- “Spamlet, Where Mystery Meats Comedy” through November 10, Desert Star Cabaret Theatre
Museum Exhibits
-- The Art of Robert Sabuda: Travels in Time and Space Exhibition, through September 9, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah
-- Minerva Teichert: Pageants in Paint Exhibition, Brigham Young University Museum of Art
-- Life After Death: New Leipzig Paintings from the Rubell Family Collection Exhibition, through September 29, Salt Lake Art Center
Et Cetera
-- Avenues Street Fair, Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., 2nd Avenue between I and N Streets
-- Greek Festival, through September 9, Holy Trinity Cathedral Greek Orthodox Church, 279 S. 300 W.
-- Utah State Fair, through September 16, Utah State Fairpark
-- Oktoberfest, through October 7, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
-- Downtown Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through October 20, 8 a.m., Pioneer Park
-- Utah Shakespearean Festival, through October 27, Cedar City
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