No ruling on UEG suit over names

SALT LAKE CITY — As of press time, U.S. District Judge Clark Waddoups had yet to rule on a suit filed by the Utahns for Ethical Government (UEG) to prevent the release of petitioners’ names from initiatives.

“There has been no decision, so the restraining order is still in effect,” said attorney David Irvine.

The deadline for petition signers to remove their names from the initiative is May 15. Irvine said the UEG suit has no impact on those voters who want to remove their names. However, the restraining order has given the group a small reprieve against opponents of the initiative who might have encouraged signers to remove their names.

“As far as someone mounting a big effort to remove signatures, that has changed by current events,” he said.

The group has been gathering signatures for an ethics reform initiative they had hoped would be on the November 2010 ballot. They were unable to achieve the required amount of names by the April 15 deadline. Despite the setback, UEG leaders insist they will continue seeking signatures until the August deadline. If they meet that deadline, the initiative could appear on the ballot in 2012.

Nonprofits can apply for funds

FARMINGTON — There’s a small pot of gold human service, nonprofit agencies might be interested in.

Some $113,389 is being administered and dispersed by Davis County in federal Social Service Block Grant (SSBG) funds.

Nonprofits and public entities that provide human services to moderate and low-income county residents may apply, says Scott Hess, grant coordinator with the county’s Planning Department.

To apply, visit www.daviscountyutah.gov. Submittal deadline is May 28.

Golf tourney to benefit Biada family

WEST BOUNTIFUL — West Bountiful’s Lakeside Golf course will host a four-player scramble May 21 to benefit the family of former City Council member George Biada.

Biada, 66, died of an apparent heart attack in late April while on business in Riverton, Wyo.

The benefit golf tournament will begin with check-in and a continental breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

Cost is $240 per team, and the deadline for entries is May 17. All proceeds will go to the Biada family.

To register, call the Lakeside Golf Course at 801-295-1019. The course is located at 1201 N. 1100 West in West Bountiful.

Volunteers set to upgrade Wheeler farm

SALT LAKE CITY — Hampton Hotel’s Save-A-Landmark program will set out to upgrade Wheeler Farm on May 18. This event will kick-off the 10th anniversary of the Save-A-Landmark program.

Staff from local Hampton Hotels will volunteer from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to work on cleaning, organizing, and painting. The program will donate a total of $10,000 to the farm to support the day’s projects and future renovations.

Wheeler Farm began in 1886 and is now a historical museum that depicts farm life from the 1890s-1920s. Visitors can see real-life methods used in the Progressive Era, including farming and hands-on activities.