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Show M- A2-T- ) u iMlnrl)pfty 'npnujf msqpmip wi Cotnmuii'ty Comments By Sam Taylor lhe appearance of Moab is going to change dramatically in the next year, and much of that change will take place beginning almost immediately. At least two new motel complexes and a major addition to another have been announced. Preliminary work on financing the construction of the downtown visitor center and plaza is nearly complete, and work should begin there soon. Grand County officials have stated that architectural work on the new courthousejailcourts facility is in the final stages. That major project, too, will be underway this winter. What has been announced amounts to quality, positive additions to the community's infrastructure. And that is as it should be. Wc have to be concerned about what our town will look like as it grows. In that vein, now that the dust of a political campaign has settled, Moab City needs to get oft with a number of items that have been under Council consideration for some time. Tuesday this week, Kathlyn Collins, city landscape archithe Mill Creek Flood Control and Parkway Project discussed tect, with the Council in a special meeting. That project has been under study for a long time, and special Community Block Grant funding has already been pledged to mapping and design. The City should be in a position within a few months to begin looking at construction funding for the project. All that is lacking at this point is a feasibility study to be done by a private contractor for the Army Corps of Engineers, on the various alternatives that have been proposed. The consequences of doing nothing are enormous. Mill Creek Canyon is like a loaded rifle aimed at the heart of Moab. The potential of a "hundred year flood" is scary, and could be only around the comer. Dealing with that problem in advance makes sense. And, if w'e ca1 hapiove the appearance of our community by taking advantage of a live stream of water in a desert environment, we owe it to ourselves- in addition to our visitors to go to the limit on the project. t, of course, has its critics. So does every worthwhile project. Wo have a beautiful high school complex in Moab that came via a blind isue that passed by only 18 votes. Where would we be without it ur courthouse project passed by only 23 votes, but it passed, and wi vill now take care of that needed renovation. It's time the City pledged its full faith and energy to the Mill Creek Flood Control and Parkway Project. It's also time City leaders moved forward with a sensible sign ordinance. The proposed M ister Tlan should be completed as quickly as possible. A number of er needed ordinance changes have been discussed during the past year and have not gotten beyond the talk stage. A lot of our future depends on what we do today, and the work should begin. sjt doesn't seem possible that twenty-seve- n years have passed since Canyonlands National Park was created by Congress. It seems even more impossible that all that time could have elapsed with no major work on facilities having been done. The almost new access road in The Island in the Sky, and some road work in the Needles District have, of course, aided visitors to Canyonlands. Now, the exciting new visitor center at The Needles will be opening within weeks. That major addition to the Canyonlands infrastructure is welcome. We can thank a dedicated Congressional delegation Senator Jake Gam in particular for that expensive new facility. It The Times-Independe- nt ) (UPS Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at M jab, Utah under the act of March 3, 1897. Second class postage v paid at Moab, Utah 84532. Official City and County Newspaper Published Each Thursday at 35 East Center Street, Moab, Grand County, Utah 84532. Posfm sster: Send change of address to: The P.O. Box 129, Moab, Utah 84532 5 1 or FAX (801) (801) Member of 6309-2000- Times-Independe- 259-752- 259-774- Opinions from our Readers: Dear Sam, What is citizenship? To graduate from Grand County High School a student must earn a passing grade (credit) in a specific number and type of classes or courses. To graduate a student is also required to maintain (or not lose) a citizenship credit for each required r class or course. Each student starts each school 'quarter with a 'citizenship' credit for each course or class being taken. As the quarter progresses, this 'citizenship' credit can be lost through absences or tardiness. This sounds ok on the surface, but. . . If my son is ill for six days, even if I send a note or call the school to request that he be excused, he loses his 'citizenship' credit for each class he's taking and he can't graduate. EVEN IF HE MAKES UP ALL THE REQUIRED WORK AND GETS A's IN THOSE CLASSES. There are alternatives available to the student however: The student can have his or her case reviewed by a committee or board of students and teachers and, on their recommendation, have the 'citizenship' credits restored. Or the student can perform a certain number of 'community service' hours to have each 'citizenship' credit restored. But how well does this system really work? Last year, during the 2nd quarter, my son went into the High School office to inquire what he needed to do to correct a loss of 'citizenship' credits. He had excusal notes for all absences and was told, "not to worry, there shouldn't be any problem." During 3rd quarter I was gone from the area in support of Operation Desert Storm. My son missed nearly two weeks of school during January in order to help his mother dig up and repair our water and sewer lines which had frozen and broken. These absences generated a letter stating a loss of 'citizenship' credits, followed by a phone call stating, "not to worry, it would be taken care of." At the beginning of this school year my son was informed that he wouldn't have enough 'citizenship' credits to graduate (he's a senior this year). Upon inquiry, the missing credits are from 2nd quarter of last year. Nothing is on the computer to show that he even talked to anyone 2nd quarter and all records that might show otherwise have been shipped to Salt Lake (why?) and it's too much trouble to request they be returned. All this even though all absences were excused by his parents and he maintained a 3.0 or better grade average last year. Questions: 1. What is citizenship, merely attendance? 2. Why can't I, as a parent, excuse my child from a day of school? 3. Who does actually grant ex- A 1 UUkUM Utah Press Association 4. Is my Desert Storm participation why credit was restored for 3rd Samuel J. and Adrien F. Taylor and Editors Debra Gwinn Ron Drake DorNhv ' Person Paul Ban quarter? (What about other kids Assistant to Publishers Sales, Production Circulation Backshop Read All About your hometown in The whose parents didn't). 5. Why aren't grades, cooperation, willingness to work, etc. considered as a part of citizenship? 6. Is it true that 12 to 34 of the high school students are in 'citizenship' trouble? 7. Am I the only one that feels theres something wrong here? 8. Would anyone else be concerned enough to come to a School Board Meeting on 20 Nov. at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office? Thank you, Anthony Martineau Times-Independe- nt $16.50 Green River, Grand & San Juan $24 per year outside area $5 discount for persons 62 and older upon request in for 52 news filled issues your mail once a week local news TV guide special features lots of advertising Subscribe Now! Phone enclose ypeash $1 6.50 or $24 for one year or $32 and $47 for two years J check .xi aam and Adrien, There is really no easy way to make a new start. Six years ago I was diagnosed as having a chemical imbalance in my body. This is a serious medical human disease. The person who's suffering is not unlike a person with heart disease, cancer or sugar diabetes. This is an ailment you're bom with and it advances at different speeds for different people. There are children in schools, they're young adults and older people shunned as if they had a communicable disease. They are shunned by people that think they are normal. Even as a charter member of my church, I was asked not to come back to the Body of Believers (which I have been with since 1973 and by this hour its been about 14 years, and I am crushed). Remember, you were bom with this, and you tried in every way to get help. Finally, I bit a large hunk out of my husband's arm, clear out, and the doctor decided I had a problem as a manic depressive. It reully helps to know that there is a name to the problem ol "manic t r muc t jht 'mni uj " n1 'if Thursday, Nov. 14, 1991 Tlmea-lndependg- he u- i i On r. Many depressive" and a medication to help, and everyone knows I had a problem, which is now under control with medication. At this point in time, I am very lonely, since many people I have known have left me by the wayside. I am always delighted to have people approach me with friendship. All love goes out to my husband, D., my very best friend, who has stuck by me through all the therapy and medicine changes since 1985, who has helped me maintain my self esteem, and all my family, including children and grandchildren, who have stood by me through this great ordeal There are those who set themselves up as better than the rest of us in this world. Jesus tells us that we are equal. I am thankful for m y wonderful friends and relatives in Moab and in the world. There are those who would like to judge me as if they were God. God says we cannot judge ourselves. Now, things are better; 'ssat'f new friends are there, new support for manic depressive people. I would like to express appreciation for the help that is there; in most ways we are no different than most of the rest of the folks in the world. In am feeling very grateful for many things. I do know my Savior lives and cares for me. Sincerely, Barbara Carey K By Adrien Taylor tmtor- Im going to Salt Lake Friday to attend Sen. Orrin Hatch s 7th annual Utah Women's Conference. I do so with mixed feelings. This which some women morning's (Wednesday) Tribune details a protest will be staging outside and inside the conference, in reference to Sen. Hatch's unflagging support of Supreme Court nominee and now Justice Clarence Thomas. As I have said before in this space, I don't think the judge was s consciously lying in his testimony. But his truth and women truth to not was admit Sen. Hatch same arena. willing may not be in the me this considerably. and be this might disappoints possible, Featured speakers this year will be Dr. Joyce Brothers, author, columnist and media personality, and Marilyn Van Derber, a former Miss American and now a motivational speaker. Not quite in the ball park (in my personal view) with Dr. Henry Kissinger or Egypt's Mrs. Sadat, keynoters from past conferences. Hopefully, that doesn't reflect on the quality of the rest of the conference. "Discovering the Diversity and Unity of Women" has been the theme since this conference's inception. It is still valid, and I'm sure the workshops of the day will again be worthwhile to any woman who attends. Things at Symphony Hall in the morning, moving to the Salt Palace for breakout workshops and lunch, all at the nominal fee of $20. Registration can be accomplished as the door. aft hear that my hospital roommate of a year ago July, Sue Graves, is again a patient at University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, with circulatory system problems. Tried to call this morning, but shes still in intensive care. So, there's even I was most concerned to more concern. Drop her a card or note. The zip is 84112. To the Community, The Grand County High School Rodeo Club has recently had two dance clinics to help support their club. Both clinics were well attended and the club would like to extend their thanks to all who participated. Special thanks to the instructors Billy Bob Shupe and Carol Meador. Our plans for the future include additional clinics to teach western dance steps and a western dance. While we receive no financial aid from the school, we have received tremendous support from the local and out of town merchants and private contributions. We will continue to have fund raisers to make it pos- sible for the members to carry out their goal to rodeo. Our next dance clinic is Sat., the 16th at 8 p.m. at 1040 S. Hwy. 191, Becky's Dance Studio. Again, our heartfelt thanks to you, the community for helping us keep the rodeo tradition alive. Thank you, GCHS Rodeo Club I- Gray' s Atlas official MAP OF UTAH 1873 Fall board meeting held in Green River printed in brown ink on fine antique parchment paper, suitable Size 11.5" x 15", The Eastern District of the General Federation of Women's Clubs met Saturday, Nov. 9 in Green River, Utah for the fall board meeting. District President is Carol Hines of for framing of gift giving. Sierra LaSal is a single dot in the SE xi. i j ci il. are jime im Dru&cu euge ui me s.iiuc. ouuiu Alkaline Mountains (unexplored)" plus other details of the state as map makers saw it over 100 years ago. available at 1 Moab. Plans were made for the 1991-9- 2 year and district business was discussed with stress on membership and reporting of volunteer hours. President's report of volunteer hours are due by Feb. 15. The The convention will be April 11, 1992 in Price, Utah and State Convention will be May 7, 8 and 9 in Provo. Convention duties were assigned with heavy stress on the arts and crafts show. Items that win blue ribbons at district convention will be entered in the state arts and crafts show. Arts Chairman is Ann Pool of Moab. Ladies attending were Carol Hines, Palma Jacobs, and Ann Pool of Moab and Simone Greenland, Emma Kay Kendal and Jeanne Moynier of Price. Times-Independe- nt P.O. Box 129 - 35 E. Center Moab, UT 84532 801-259-75- $1.75 tax (S&H 1.00) m When you need to . . The Hon. Bill Orton House of Representatives 1723 Longworth House Off. Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 51 S. by Vicki Barker The Hon. Jake Garn A tentative budget for Mosquito control in 1992 will be discussed Wednesday, Nov. 13 at a meeting of the Board of Directors for the Moab Mosquito Abatement District The meeting was scheduled for 7 p.m. in the basement of the Grand County Courthouse, said Rocky Erb board vice chairman. He said the board is considering the mill levy for the special service district to hire additional staff. board member said. . Write your Congressmen . Mosquito board is meeting "It (an increase) is possible be cause we would like to put on an additional employee for source control," Eib said Tuesday. District Director Jolene Welch is also requesting a pay hike, another N Trails m. . . s S U.S. Senator (202)2257751 University Ave. Suite 317 Utah 84606 Provo, 505 Dirkson Senate Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 The Hon. James V. Hansen 4245 Federal Office Bldg. Salt Lake City, UT 84138 House of Representatives 2421 Rayburn House Office Bid) Washington, D.C. 20515 The Hon. Orrin G. Hatch U.S. Senator 135 Russell Senate Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 3438 Federal Office. Bldg. 125 S. State Salt Lake City, UT 84138 , Ipwiww wpi w'mvaniimiNMaanMMii 1017 Federal Building 324 25th Street Ogden, UT 84404 The Hon. Wayne Owens House of Representatives 114 Cannon House Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 t |