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Show K i THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wwinohday, July 17, 2002 - Page 4 Water, oil exploration on Monticello City Council agenda operated wells and would like Tiie water report has become to be reimbursed. the item of most interest durCity Manager TVent Schafer ing the meetings of stated that the city didnt want to charge twice people who are the Monticello Citv Council. At the July 10 meeting, it ambitious enough to save He added was reported that the Bureau water this way. mounon the is of Reclamation that these people could come wells drill to the City Office to get their to tain preparing that will hopefully produce quarters hack if they like. Western Cleicos Louise enough water to aid the citys ever diminishing supply. Sandberg discussed a project It is reported that two wells that they will he conducting have been successfully added around - and possibly in -to the city secondary system, Monticello. Western Ceico is one on 2nd Hast and the other an oil and gas exploration com-- . at the Cemetery. The City pany. They will conduct an Park well is running and the mile project north of park is being watered entirely and including part of the City on well water. Work continues of Monticello. on two otiier wells that may The project will create a soon be added to the system. map for oil and gas companies Other locations that logically interested in drilling in the have potential for water develarea. They will not focus on town, hut would like to map it opment have been identified. resiall council because it provides good inforThe praised dents who are helping con- mation regarding what they serve water around town and might find north of town. discussed those who haul well Similar mapping has been water to their homes to water done by Western Ceico near lawns and gardens. There is Blanding and Naturita, Coloconcern about charging people rado. for water on their secondary Sa nd Is rg stated that a maphill and charging them again ping project of this type has wells. never been done in this area. at the Mayor Scott IYhrson asked She said it has the potential if it is possible to keep a sup- of making money for the? city ply of quarters at the city of- on some of the city owned propfice for residents who have erties outside of city limilx. Sandberg reports that West purchased water at the coin by Anna Thayn bi-wee- 80-squa- re 3-- coin-operate- 1) d ern Ceico will request permission from the council to work within the city limits. She reports that the company will bring a crew of 40 to 60 H.ople who will stay in Monticello for several months. It will be a substantial economic benefit to the city. Sandberg estimates that the project may begin in September or October. She said they will work closely with the city crew to avoid areas that may create a problem with the seismic vibration process. They do not plan to vibrate within city residential areas. An agreement with the Utah Department ofTYansportation for the use of sidewalk funds was approved. The city has applied for the funds each year and have saved their allocation for a large project. They have four years of funds that will lie used to extend the Main Street sidewalk on the east side of the street from 300 North to 600 North. A school crossing zone will also be included as part of the project to cross Main Street at 200 North. The council approved making application to the USDA for a Rural Business Opportunity (Irant for $50,000. The money, if received, would be used by the Kconomic Development Committee to improve economic conditions for city businesses. The possibility of a city employee becoming certified to control prairie dogs was con creases for the year was post-lone- d until the entire council could discuss and vote on it. sidered. There is some concern over prairie dogs taking over the old mill site property, as well as a significant problem at the airport. The city will look into the certification to try to deal with the problem before it is out of hand. A decision on the employee cost of living and merit in The next meeting of the Monticello City Council is rescheduled for July 31 because the regularly scheduled meet- ing was on Pioneer Day, July Local girl helps save lives of cousins Aleesha was dizzy and unstable from the cold water and lack of oxygen. But she ran screaming for help to a nearby Aleesha Wells, the granddaughter of Karen and Larry Wells of Monticello, escaped a near drowning and was responsible for starting the process that saved the lives of three of her cousins. The four children were swimming in a house under construction. 'lvo young construction men heard her and ran to the ditch. They got the children out and started CPR on Dillon, who had no pulse or breathing. In large irrigation ditch near Rigby, Idaho when six year old a short while breathing and pulse were started and Dillon was transiHirted to the hospital with a body temp of 89. lie was warmed and has revived with no permanent damage. Aleesha also called Dillons mother with the cell phone of the woman who calk'd 91 1, and alerted her to the situation. Aleesha, Veronica and Derek were all warmed, given oxygen and taken home. It was the courage nnd quick thinking of Dillon Barnes became trapped in the bottom of a three foot waterfall. Aleesha jumped in and tried to get Dillon out of the swirling water and became trapped herself under Dillon. Fourteen year old Veronica Barnes was able to get Aleesha out of the water. Veronica went in the water trying to grasp Dillon, who by now was unconscious. Eleven year old Derek went in trying to get his brother out of the water and told Aleesha to go get help. Both of the the children that saved Dillon's life. All of the children were wearing life vests. The young man who did CPR said he learned CPR in Boy Scouts when he was eleven. older children also became trapped in the power of the waterfall, being rolled back and forth below the falls. You & To All Tficat Hove Helped In A Time Df Need 1 9W & 20 Come See Omr New Location 65 South Main (Old Sliders Building) Friday Saturday FRICK FRICK Ilotdogs & Soft Drinks 3$ Copies Patriotic Balloons (while supplies last) Drawings Held For & I o o' ( $$& petal pitch Fresh Flowers and Gifts COMMUNICATIONS PIUS Gift Certificate for 100 Copies f lowers Once a Week For a Month Bubble Gum Novelty Phone Discounts on Wireless Phones Discounts on Computer Accessories 1. K. v fS ' f: . . . ! J. 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