IN THE STATE 44 cities earn Tree City USA honors Forty-four Utah cities and towns have earned the distinction of being a 2005 Tree City USA. Tree City USA is a National Arbor Day Foundation program administered through the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands that encourages the growth and care of urban forests. Communities recognized for 2005 include Brigham City, Clearfield, Hill Air Force Base, Huntsville, Kaysville, Marriott-Slaterville, Ogden, South Ogden, Syracuse and Woods Cross. "In addition to the longtime veterans of this program, we continue to see new communities join the ranks of Tree City USA each year," noted state forester Joel Frandsen. "This year, we welcome the communities of Huntsville and Syracuse." Seven communities have also been honored with Tree City USA Growth Awards that recognize their support of tree planting programs with education, public relations, partnerships and budget support. They are Clearfield, Draper, Grantsville, Mapleton, Provo, Salt Lake City and St. George. To become a Tree City USA, a community must implement a tree board or department, enact a community tree ordinance, budget $2 per capita for tree care and observe Arbor Day each year. The program is co-sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters, USDA Forest Service, National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. For additional information about the program, contact the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 3520, PO. Box 145703, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 or phone (801) 538-5555. Information is also available at www.ffsl.utah.gov. Another Honor For Our City WEBER COUNTY UDOT warns motorists of work OGDEN The Utah Department of Transportation advises motorists of upcoming construction activities on the I-15 NOW project in Weber County. Today to April 21: Nightly (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.) lane restrictions between 12th Street and 2700 North to construct safety pullouts. Ongoing: The inside (left) travel lanes will permanently close to traffic in each direction between I-84 and 31st Street until further notice. Two travel lanes will remain open in each direction during peak traffic hours. The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph. These lane closures mark the first highly visible construction activity on the project. Today to April 21: Nightly (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.) shoulder work in the 31 st Street area and possible lane restrictions for temporary widening. Today 24th Street will be closed (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.) near I-15 for partial removal of the I-15 bridge structure. Traffic will be detoured appropriately and specific details will follow. Motorists who use 24th Street are asked to inform fellow businesses, neighbors and friends of this upcoming closure. UDOT officials urge highway users to be alert while traveling through construction zones and reduce speed as posted. Additional I-15 NOW project information is available toll free at (888) 415-6690 (888-I15-NOW0) or online at www.udot.utah.gov/ i15NOW. 'Tis the Season For Construction, That Is