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Show City Primary Election will narrow Slate of candidates slightly to Next Tuesday, Oct 6, registered voters of the City of Moab will go to the polls in the first Primary Election to be held in the community in many years. Seven candidates have filed for four-yecity council seats. The Pri ar mary will eliminate one of those candidates, leaving six on the ballot. In this race, voters will be asked to vote for three candidates, with the top six going on to the General Election in November to vie for the three open four-yeposts. vote-gette- rs ar a Three candidates have filed to cut will be That list post. two following the Primary. Candidates for the post are Clayton Allred, Dennis E. Byrd, Annie Crain, Sheila A. Maxfield, Wm. Dean McDougald, Christine two-ye- Robbins and Terry W. Warner. McDougald, Robbins and Warner are incumbents. Candidates for the term are Kyle D. Bailey, David Bierschied, and M. "Adair" White. ar four-ye- ar Following the last municipal SERVING MOAB AND SOUTHEASTERN UTAH SINCE election two years ago, the City Council voted to adopt a Primary Election ordinance governing the nonpartisan election, so that not more than two candidates would face each other at General Election time for any open seat. Prior to that time, munici pal elections in Moab were allowing any number of candidates to run for any open seat "free-for-alls- ," Polls next Tuesday will open at 7 a.m., and will remain open until 8 p.m. Moab, Grand County, Utah 84532 Thursday, Oct. 1, 1987 Volume 94 Colorado residents organizing to oppose incinerator near Cisco Western Colorado opposition to plans for construction of a hazardous waste incinerator in Grand County has been building the past two weeks. A group, Colorado-Uta- h Alliance for a Safe Environment, has been formed, and is gathering signatures, mainly in the Grand JunctionFruita area, opposing the facility which is being planned by CoWest Incineration Coip., Denver. One of the group's organizers, Brian Heath of Fruita, was in Moab Tuesday, contacting local residents and researching membership on local particulates from the plant will make the immediate area uninhabitable, and that prevailing winds from the West will carry those particulates toward the Grand Junction area, threatening crops, wildlife and humans. CoWest President Dean Norris (Continued to Pg. A3) "' M planning agencies for subsequent Home on the range on the and cattle Sheep mid-1800- ... public lands have been common scenes in Southeastern Utah since See inside for feature story on the history and status of grazing in Grand and San Juan grazing s. Counties. Modest upturn in exploration for oil and gas noted in Grand County During the past few months, oil investors, rather than many lending BLM's Grand Resource Area office n exploration sluggish during the first half of the year, but is pick- ing up some momentum because of new gas markets, some new oil discoveries and some Japanese money. has-bee- their search for oil and gas. The exploration level is nowhere near the frenzied level of six years ago. But after three years of declining activity, the industry is making a slow comeback. As one major oil company spokesman stated, "We may see an upturn in drilling in the next few months, but it would take a crude price of about $25 a barrel to fire up a significant exploration effort in the United States." Closer to home, in Grand County, exploration and production trends are even more complex than just the dollar figure. Most of the leases in the county are operated by small independents. These operators depend on production sales to return to development capital andor small Even still, these production sales are tied to "end users" like the copper and steel industry to the north, to communities like Green River, Cisco, and Moab; and to the weather. Long, cold winters to the north and east initiate greater consumer demands which can stimulate exploration. The Old Fanners Almanac predicts some cold winters for the next few years, which is encouraging speculation for the oil & gas industry. One local independent stated that exploration costs are one third to one half what they woe in the early 80's. So for anyone who can raise the capital, this is a good time to find hydrocarbons, even though the sales of the products are depressed. According to Pete Christensen of Nippon Oil Company Ltd. of Tokyo is helping out the depressed U.S. oil exploration in the Rockies this summer. They have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to go in the United States. Third and fourth quarters often show a wild-cattin- g , contacts. CoWest purchased some 80 acres of land near Cisco from Grand County in August for a reported $32,000. beThat land will have to be fore any industrial facility can be planned. The Grand County Planning Commission has recommended rezoning for industry, but the issue has not yet been considered by the Grand County Commission. A public hear-th- e ing on the proposed zone change has not yet been called. Commissioners have indicated, however, that they will probably approve the Planning Commission recommendation. Monday of this week, Commissioners said that the hearing scheduled for next Monday evening on 5i the Cisco area has nothing to do with the incinerator issue. "That hearing will concern the construction of a natural gas and petroleum products processing facility, and we will not be taking any testimony on the incinerator issue," Commissioner John Zimmerman said. Although they have to go through the public hearing process on the second zone change. Commis- sioners have indicated that they would probably favor the change. Chairman Jimmie Walker stated Monday that rise in exploration because companies the plant, if proven to be safe, would find new investors as the end of the bring needed economic development tax year approaches. Grand County to Grand County. has a number of good fields and even Commissioner John Zimmerman more territories yet to be explored. stated Monday that local approval of When the upturn eventually comes, the plant would depend upon whether the county may once again see a or not it can be operated safely, as drilling boom. CoWest officers say it can. "If there are going to be safety problems, we'll fight it, he said. Both commissioners said that they feel that safety and environmental concerns will be dealt with adequately by the state and federal regulatory agencies. Utah is currently coming up with guidelines for permit area that this Commission, at this approval, since incinerators have been time, can offer only qualified support suggested in Box Elder, Tooele, and to the concept of Wild and Scenic Iron Counties, as well as in Grand. designation of Westwater Canyon. The Colorado group, which is "If the cloud on private property located in the path of prevailing winds rights and adjacent multiple use from the Cisco area, hope to foil activities can be definitely qualified, plans of CoWest Members fear that quantified, or preferably lifted, then this Commission will be prepared to consider withdrawl of its reservation over designation," the letter con- County cautiously supports action to protect canyon as wild, scenic The Grand County Commission this week supported a move to designate a potion of the Colorado River near Westwater as "Wild and Scenic," but that support was qualified, until certain unknowns are clear to Commission. Following a float trip through the canyon a few weeks ago with Congressman Howard C. Nielson, the Commission this week drafted and mailed to Nielson their letter of qualified support for the possible Congressional action which would add Westwater Canyon to the nation's wild and scenic river system. the concept of Wild and Scenic River designation for this portion of the Colorado but we do have serous concerns about the adverse effect of designation on all inheld private land and inheld Federal mining claims. We wold request that any action you take to cause the river corridor to be given wild and scenic designation be done with the concurrence of and to the satisfaction of all inheld private property right owners including Federal mine claim owners," they said. In addition to the impact of such a designation to the canyon itself, Grand County Commissioners expressed concern on what impact such a designation might have on areas "As to that particular section of the Colorado River being designated as wild and scenic, this Commission surrounding the canyon. would agree that all the necessary cri"In a June 8, 1987 white paper teria are met," the letter said. by William J. Lockhart, .presented scenic desig"Furthermore, wild and Law at the University of Professor of nation for this segment of the river is made to a legal oblicase a would undoubtedly enhance its mar- Utah, BLM to exercise its auketing potential to the benefit of the gation upon with protection of consistently thority local river running industry, they or other proor nearby parks adjacent continued.1 as wildersuch areas natural tected "In general, then, we agree with said. Commission the ness," Lockhart's Mr. if .."Presumably, WEATHER premise is sound, this perceived obliLow Preclp. High gation on BLM would also apply to 46 91 Wild and Scenic rivers." Sept 23 89 Sept 24 "It is to lack of understanding of 57 89 the full impact of designation on pri51 Sept 26 87 vate property rights both inside and 55 .02 'Sept 27 86 outside die designated area as well as 82 41 $pt 28 the impact on multiple use interests 29 82 39 Sept on public lands outside the designated Sl2S, cluded. Prison inmate walked from work party Grand County Sheriffs Department are conducting an investigation this week into the escape of a State of Utah prisoner who had been housed in the Grand County Jail. Jeffrey Lynn Thornton walked away from a work party at the Moab Golf Course Tuesday afternoon, and has not been seen since, said Sheriff Jim Nyland. The escapee, who had been prisoned on a forgery conviction, is described as being 5 ft 9 inches tall, hazel eyes, blonde hair and wearing a mustache. Sheriff Nyland stated that there is a likelihood that the escapee has left die area, and other enforcement agencies have been notified to be on the lookout to Thornton. Moabs Debbie Horton spikes the ball over the net during a conference match at Green River aided by the set-ufrom Trish Packard. Also shown are Julia Leech, Janet Axtell, Kim Stucki and Karen Miller. Moab won the game to advance their in league play. record to p She-Devi- ls 4-- 1 Moab volleyball team took 1st place in Invitational il The varsity volleyball team walked off with first place honors at the Grand County High School She-Dev- Invitational Volleyball Tournament held on Saturday, Sept. 26. Eight teams participated in the tournament including San Juan, Green River, Whitehorse, East Carbon, Monument Valley, Palisade, Durango JV and host Moab The Red Devils were undefeated at the close of pool play, handing losses to Monument Valley 15-- 6, 15- - McGann. On Friday morning at 10 a.m. the parade will line up at HMK parking lot There have been several special floats arranged for former cheerleaders and athletes. There will be three cheerleaders' floats alumni cheerleaders 1930-4- 9, to for 1950-6and 1970-8Alumni cheerleaders are asked to please try to wear the uniform from their years in high school. In addition there will be three other special floats for alumni men athletes, almuni women athletes and 9, 6. 3, 1, 8, 5. Continued to Pg. A3) County Commission met here in regular session The Grand County Commission met Monday in regular session with Chairman Jimmie Walker presiding. Present were Commissioners John Zimmerman and Dave Knutson with Fran Townsend Clerk, Elaine Coates, Attorney was out of town. Sheriff Jim Nyland asked the commission for permission to purchase a computer for the jail. Permission was granted-- to be taken out of Revenue Sharing as this was budgeted for in the 1987 budget. Bob Hawks, of Bob's Sanitation, talked to the Commission about taking over the Dump operation. At this time, he felt he was not interested-feeli- ng that the cost would be more than the county had budgeted. Commissioners asked him to make a further study and make additional rec- - Monticello game highlights GCHS Homecoming Week Homecoming at Grand County High School is taking place all during this week, with final festivities on Friday, Oct 2. Homecoming royalty will preside, and they are Queen Tiffany Tibbetts, Senior Attendant Tammy Talbot, Junior Attendant Janet Axtell, Sophomore Attendant Alisa Warner and Freshman Attendant Carey 15-and Pal7, Whitehorse 15-15-isade 15-"The team played well as a unit throughout the day," Coach Kendra Tomsic said. "Their pool play per; formance was impressive and it was a total team effort." The undefeated Moab team then entered the Championship bracket of the tournament, first facing the Pirates of Green River who had placed second in the other pool. retired teachers. Anyone interested in having a float in the parade should make arrangements with Robyn Johnson at 1 the high school, prior to Oct. 2. All alumni are welcome. Entries must have a banner or sign with title of recognition. Everyone is invited to bring along their "Devil 259-893- Spirit." On Oct. 2, the parade will get underway at 10:30 a.m. At 12:30 p.m. there will be a Chile Fee at the high school quad, sponsored by the Drill Team. Crazy competition will take place at 1:30 p.m. on the practice field. Pregame festivities at Mograndah field start at 6:45 p.m. with flag ceremony and presentation of senior players at 7 p.m. Players line up at 7:25 with kickoff at 7:30. Other festivities take place at half time, and a homecoming dance will be held at welcome. 10 p.m., with alumni ommendations pertaining to the operation of the Dump. Cliff Aldridge discussed Civil Defense responsibilities of the county in the event of a disaster. Cliff rec- ommended the Fire Department, Sheriffs Department and EMT's should have special training. It was decided there should be funds included in next year's budget for special training. Cliff also asked the Commission for $150 per month to help with his expenses. They will talk to County Attorney Coates to see how this might be handled. A request was presented for a pager lor the Building Inspector for his vehicle. Several options were discussed. Commission will study the issue and discuss this with Inspector John Brown at the next Commission meeting. Corky Key advised the Commission the Board of Adjustments had turned down his request for a conditional use permit on property he wanted to place a Juice Plant. Commission advised Corky to go to the Planning Commission and request a zone change for the property in question as the County Commission cannot overrule the decision of the Board of Adjustments. Commissioner John Zimmerman made a motion the grant offer for Airport Improvement Project No. at the Canyonlands Field for $117,423 be completed and signed. Dave Knutson seconded the motion and all voted aye. Bob Roberts and Ken Curtis with Job Service presented the Job Training Partnership Act program to the commission. This program will subsidize an employer on new employees who are training in a new occupation. This program will pay one half of the salary up to 500 hours for a new in- dustry or expansion on an existing be an incentive to bring new industry to Grand County. Commission pledged their full support to this program. business. They feel this could |