Self-directed IRA: an investment option where you make the calls....

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I've been telling people this for years. The old saying rings true if you want it done right do it yourself. Nobody cares about your money like you do. So take control and transfer your money to a self directed IRA today.

We have provided an opportunity to set up a self directed IRA at Central Bank for the purchase of Mosida Orchards. A lot of investors have purchased all or a portion of their holding in Mosida this way. I'm certain they have looked back at the losses in the stock market and thanked the lucky stars that they are in control.

For more information on the self directed IRA opportunities and Mosida Orchards call:

Adam Harward
801.400.3143

Public weighs in on Utah Lake master plan

ksl.com - Public weighs in on Utah Lake master plan: "Public weighs in on Utah Lake master plan
March 27th, 2009 @ 9:11am
PROVO, Utah (AP) -- The public is weighing in on plans to revitalize Utah Lake.

Last month the Utah Lake Commission unveiled the final draft of a master plan for the lake. The plan is now undergoing a 45-day public comment period.

At a public hearing Thursday, some Utah County residents criticized the plan as too ambitious while others urged the commission not to underestimate the lake's potential.

The plan is meant to provide policies for the lake on recreation, natural resources, land use, shoreline protection and transportation.

Commission Executive Director Reed Price says the commission expects to finalize the plan by the end of May.

Dan Wheeler, of Orem, calls the lake an untapped jewel. He wants to see the commission come up with different recreation opportunities at the lake."

Commission accepts plan to restore Utah Lake

ksl.com - Commission accepts plan to restore Utah Lake: "Commission accepts plan to restore Utah Lake
March 9th, 2009 @ 10:14am
PROVO, Utah (AP) -- The final draft of a master plan to revitalize Utah Lake is done and ready for a review at the state level.

Larry Ellertson, vice chairman of the Utah Lake Commission, says the plan to restore Utah's largest natural freshwater lake and expand recreational opportunities has to go through a 45-day review.

The Utah Lake Commission voted last week to accept the master plan, which has been under development for the past year.

The plan proposes developing access to the lake for boating and fishing; creating a bicycle and hiking trail; eliminating invasive carp; and restoring native species, including the June sucker.

The commission will hold a public hearing on the master plan on March 26 in Provo. The state will accept public comments for 45 days."

Utah Lake's excess carp become mink food, compost

ksl.com - Utah Lake's excess carp become mink food, compost: "Utah Lake's excess carp become mink food, compost
March 13th, 2009 @ 12:14pm
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- More than 1 million pounds of unwanted carp have been pulled out of Utah Lake this winter, with most of it going to a farmer's fields and a nearby mink farm.

The fish are being removed as part of a multimillion dollar effort to save the June sucker, an endangered fish that only lives in Utah Lake and its tributaries.

When carp feed on the lake bottom, they tear up vegetation that provides important places for young June suckers to hide from predators.

A commercial fishing business began removing carp in the fall as part of a $500,000 contract to remove 2.5 million pounds of the fish over six months.

Some of the carp will also soon go to a local composting operation."

HERALD POLL: Bridge would benefit utah lake

Local Poll shows people believe that a bridge/causeway across Utah Lake would be beneficial.

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Local groups fight Utah Lake causeway idea

Now that legislation has approved $3 million dollars for an environmental impact study of  a causeway or bridge across Utah Lake the local interest groups are gearing up for a battle.

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Action Equals Reaction

Growth is coming to Utah Valley and it's coming in a big way. I just read an interesting article in the Daily Herald titled Growth will force a lake bridge it raised some interesting points on growth and the infrastructure needed to support this growth. It will be interesting to see what happens over the next 15-20 years and whether we take the opportunity to plan for that growth now or let our kids deal with it when it's more difficult and costly.