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Show A6 Wednesday, August 31, 2005 Vernal Express Troubling rumor puft fco rest Lifeguard training begins A story circulating in the Vernal area has been proven to be untrue by information gained from the Uintah County Sheriffs Department The rumor had an adult man being beaten and stabbed before stumbling into a private yard at about 4000 S. and 1500 W. where he died. The rumor also claimed emergency personnel revived the man and took him to the hospital. The actual story is considerably different from the rumor. On August 20th at about 5:30 p.m., dispatch received a call concerning an injured man at 4000 S. 1500 W. When sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene they found Steven Lucero drunk and disorderly. He admitted he had been in a fight but was uncooperative and refused to reveal any additional addi-tional information. Lucero was taken by ambulance to Ashley Valley Medical Center, then released into sheriffs custody. He was booked into county jail for illegal consumption. BLM offers EA review on new Uintah County Recreation Park The Vernal Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to review and comment on an environmental environmen-tal assessment (EA) analyzing Uintah County's request for a Recreation & Public Purposes (R&PP) lease to develop a recreation rec-reation park. The area is situated situ-ated about three-quarters of a mile east of the Vernal Landfill on Sunshine Bench in Uintah County. Uintah County wishes to lease and eventually obtain title to approximately 1,115 acres of public land for the proposed recreation park complex. The Uintah County Recreation Park would offer many different sporting events such as a mo tocross track which features an advanced course with jumps for experienced riders, a vintage track for those riding older classic clas-sic motorcycles, and a pee wee course for novice and youth riders; rid-ers; an open ride area, a tough truck area, a rock crawling area, an indoor super cross arena, a three-eighths mile banked oval dirj track, a quarter mile flat tfaot and potentially an area in the infield for mud bogs. There would also be an asphalted drag strip, an ultralight flight park, parking areas, picnic pavilions, and observation areas. These recreational facilities facili-ties would be run by Uintah County through a board that would oversee the use, maintenance, mainte-nance, and scheduling of each recreational venue. The facilities facili-ties would be open to the public with a fee structure required to cover the cost of operation, improvement, im-provement, and future expansion. expan-sion. Uintah County would be the fiscal agent. Hours of operation opera-tion would be determined prior to opening. The EA, prepared in accordance accor-dance with the National Environmental Envi-ronmental Policy Act, discusses the proposed action, applicant committed environmental protection pro-tection measures, an alternative considered but not analyzed, and a no action alternative. Environmental En-vironmental analysis focuses on soilswatershed, floodplains, botanical resources (including (includ-ing weeds), wildlife (including (includ-ing federally listed threatened or endangered species & state sensitive species such as bald eagle, white-tailed prairie dog, burrowing owl, and endangered fish species), geology minerals, livestock grazing, recreation visual resource management, land status, and socio-econom-ics. The public comment period will run for 30 days and end at the close of business on September Sep-tember 30, 2005. Copies of the document may be obtained at the BLM Vernal Field Office, 170 South 500 East. Written comments com-ments pertaining to the adequacy adequa-cy of the EA may be submitted to: William Stringer, Bureau of Land Management, Vernal Field Office, 170 East 500 South, Vernal, Utah 84078. Snap up the savings ilk CLw j I AUDIOVOX 8910 A U. M mm mmm. m UAMbKA PHONE FREE, LG-3200H PHONE LfPXl9lJP t0 3 lines Free calling between Cellular One customers Free nationwide long distance OFFER ENDS SEPTEMBER 30th ORDER NOW AND RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING 1-800-235-5663 REE CP- t I i rSMj ' ISpt Jit Cellular One Stores Authorized Dealers 110 W. Main, 789-4444 2020 Communications, 508 W. Main, 790-7400 MM-- XMfS', Carefree Wireless, 510 E. Main, 789-2355 192 N. 200 IMS MM - '? ii&-4&&s!-v "2020 Communications, 855 E. 200 N., 724-3400 125 S. 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O 2005 Westcro Wireless Curpufauun. o i9 tm. Monday throuah Frida wmm 1 al i Com. 19 Sate nrtw rf Wt Miadecl op and charged at the full-minute rate. "'., The Vernal Indoor Pool and Uintah Recreation District will hold the next session of Lifeguard Training at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21 at the Vernal Indoor Pool. This class begins with a pre-course pre-course screening, which is the introduction to the life guarding guard-ing class. Participants must pass the skills test that afternoon after-noon to enroll for the rest of the training. All students need to bring $100 for the registration registra-tion fee, a swim suit, towel, and goggles. The registration fee includes manuals for the class and the cost of certification. Participants must be 15 or older to take the class. For more information about the class of the certification process, call the Vernal Indoor Pool at 789-5779. Citizen awareness becomes important on a daily basis The Utah Department of Homeland Security recently released a list of helpful tips on what individuals can do to safeguard safe-guard their community in case of an emergency. One of the most helpful activities activ-ities an individual can do is to be alert. Promptly report criminal crimi-nal or suspicious activities to your local law enforcement agency. Report unauthorized persons loitering around public buildings, dams and reservoirs, electrical substations, water treatment or storage facilities, fire hydrants, schools, community com-munity centers, natural gas or petroleum transmission lines, small public airports or other critical facilities. Residents should also be aware of people taking inappropriate photographs photo-graphs of active security measures mea-sures employed at these sites; persons without authorized credentials who ask detailed questions about critical facilities facili-ties or the security employed there; individuals (employees, pilots, public officials, etc.) who appear to be under the control of another person (hostage situation). situ-ation). The most important thing to do if you see something dangerous danger-ous or if you become suspicious of a possible illegal or terrorist-related terrorist-related activity, is to call 9-1-1 for immediate response. The Homeland Security Advisory System is another of the Department's actions to help provide a pre-emergency warning foV cfflizens to be at a higher' level"bf alertness. The Advisory System provides a comprehensive and effective means to distribute information informa-tion regarding the risk of terrorist ter-rorist acts to federal, state and local authorities and to the American people. It provides warnings in the form of a set of graduated "Threat Conditions" that increases as the risk increases. At each Threat Condition public safety agen cies implement a corresponding set of "Protective Measures" to further reduce vulnerability or increase response capability during a period of heightened alert. When the Advisory System is set at the Severe level a terrorist ter-rorist attack has occurred or credible and corroborated intelligence indicates that one is imminent. Normally, this threat condition is declared for a specific location or critical facility. Citizens should be prepared for delays, searches of bags, traffic restrictions and restricted restrict-ed access to public buildings. The avoidance of crowded public areas and gatherings is recommended. Also do not travel in areas affected by the attack or that are expected terrorist ter-rorist targets. Keep emergency supplies accessible. Be prepared pre-pared to evacuate your home or shelter in case of an order from local authorities. It is also important to monitor news and Emergency Alert Systems and radio and televisions stations. Avoid passing unsubstantiated information and rumors. At the High level credible intelligence indicates that there is a high risk of local terrorist attack but a specific target has not been identified. The continuance contin-uance of normal activity is recommended rec-ommended but expect delays, baggage searches and restrictions restric-tions as a result of heightened security at public facilities. Citizens should continue to, monitor world and local events as well as local government threat advisories, avoid leaving unattended packages or briefcases brief-cases in public areas, inventory emergency supply kits and discuss dis-cuss emergency plans with family, fam-ily, reevaluate meeting location based on threat. Be alert to your surroundings, avoid placing plac-ing yourself in a vulnerable situation sit-uation and monitor the activities activi-ties of your children. Maintain Ponderosa Oil Field 435-789-9239 vm- :1s: WHY DO YOU WANT TO RE-E8TABLISH RE-E8TABLISH YOUR CREDIT? Everyone at sometime can have an unexpected problem damage their credit. And getting overwhelmed can force you into bankruptcy. Don't worry, part of getting your life back to normal is repairing your credit. Some people think that time can repair your credit. This is not true. Many banks and lenders will not approve someone that has not re-established with an auto loan. 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Network with your family, neighbors and the community for mutual support during a disaster or terrorist attack. Learn what critical facilities are located in your community commu-nity and report suspicious activities at or near these sites. Attend your Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting to learn more about local hazards. At the Guarded level a general gener-al risk with no credible threats to specific targets has been identified. Continue normal activity but be watchful for suspicious sus-picious activities. Report criminal crimi-nal activity to local law enforcement. enforce-ment. Increase family emergency emergen-cy preparedness by purchasing purchas-ing supplies, food and storing water. Review emergency plans with your family. Monitor local and national news for terrorist alerts. Update immunizations. At the Low level there is . obviously a low risk of terror-; terror-; ! isml: Routine security is implemented imple-mented to preclude 1 routine criminal threats. Continue to enjoy individual freedom but know what natural hazards are prevalent in your area and what measures you can take to protect your family. For more information call the Utah Division of Emergency Services and Homeland Security at 1-866-4SECURE or see the website at http:home-landsecurity.utah.gov. http:home-landsecurity.utah.gov. City votes to keep liquor store open The Vernal City Council discussed dis-cussed the option of closing the liquor store during the next election in November during its meeting of Aug. 17. Ordinances allow the council coun-cil to close the state operated liquor store during any or all elections, and to ban the sale of alcoholic beverages in restaurants res-taurants at the same time. The council voted unanimously to allow the liquor store to remain open. It will vote on the serving of alcoholic beverages in restaurants restau-rants on election day at a future meeting. During the same meeting, the council elected to nominate Councilwoman JoAnn Cowan to the Utah League of Cities and Towns Board of Directors. Cowan said she welcomes the nomination and looks forward to attending the next legislative legisla-tive sessions with Vernal City Manager Ken Bassett. The council agreed to a change order involving the remodeling of the city building, build-ing, including the police department depart-ment Changes in wall texturing, textur-ing, carpeting and sinks in the bathrooms require an additional addition-al $7,116 in funding. In other business, the council coun-cil voted to maintain Darrell Hacking for paving projects involved in sewer repair. The cost of crude oil has driven the cost of paving from $2.75 per foot to $3. The new cost will appear in the renewal contract with Hacking. |