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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1, 2001 News 3 PowerForward pays off -Norton President praises Utahns conserve 1 00 megawatts Utahs liquor Bushs intention to nominate lifted Steve Williams as director of Savings is equivalent to supplying over 50,000 homes ad Utahns came through in a big quarter of the daily power genby'courts the U.S. Fish and Wildlife way to support the states erationofthe Hunter II plant in PowerForward . conservation Emery County. Im tremendously encouraged campaign during the first half of Gov. anMike Leavitt Utahns rallied around the that July. nounced last week that Utahns call for conservation during our conserved 100 megawatts of elec- - hot spell in early July - their alert days, efforts made a huge impact, said Gov. Leavitt. I want to thank 51,300 houses about 7 percent Utahns for their diligence and of all households in the state - support. Theyve shown that, for a day. In power plant terms, together, we can manage our 100 megawatts is roughly equal resources wisely, now and for to the amount of power created the future. Yellow alerts are called when daily by five of Utah Powers natural gas generators near the weather conditions and regional conditions coinGadsby Plant just west of down- - power-suppl- y town Salt Lake City, or about a cide to push the states expected power needs above available I supply. The idea is to increase conservation on those days to I IIIIIIOOIUb prevent Utahs utility compa-' es from having to pay high Continued from Page 1 prices on the spot market to meet where the Kaneplex Shooting demand. Those Range is located. Officially the prices eventually get passed on deed was a Recreation and Pub- - to customers in the form of rate lie Purpose patent for the shoot- - hikes. On yellow days, power ing portion of the Kaneplex. The users are encouraged to avoid title was granted to the county free of charge. 2 and 8 p.m., raise thermostats RonMadsen and Jeanine Holt, to 78 degrees or higher and turn Councils to Senator Orrin Hatch, off appliances not in visited with the Commissioners use. on legislative issues. Ms. Holt Most summer days are green asked if the county wants help PowerForward days, calling for obtainingfundsforNavajoLake normal, common sense conser-RoaA resounding yes was the See ENERGY, Page 20 reply. Evan Callister had the final plat for approval for the Zion Ridge Estate Development phase one. Three lots were agreed upon for the bond of 110 percent which meets the subdi-- ; tricity on yellow Thats enough power to supply - OAmmSoCBAn vUI spot-mark- et , non-critic- al d. By Dixie Brunner How much difference willlifting the liquor ad ban affect advertising mediums within V'this state? I dont think it will matter a whole lot in a state - - . which owns the liquor stores, commented Utah Press Association President and publisher of the Uintah Basin' Standard : Craig Ashby. We have a unique situation in this state. I think that each newspaper , will choose what advertising they will accept. ' , The 10th District Court of Appeals in Salt Lake ruled that Utahs ban on liquor and wine advertising, hindered free. speech and was irrational. . Interior Secretary Gale Norton praised President George W. Bushs intention to nominate Steven A. Williams as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Williams must be confirmed by the United States Senate before serving in the position. Steve Williams is an avid outdoorsman whose professional experience and leadership skills make him an excellent candidate for Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said Secretary Norton. In hirf current position has demonstrated a strong ability to bring together groups of various interests to create opportu- as well as to resolve natural resource issues. Williams is Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife The duly 21 Appeals Court; and Parks in Topeka. This is a rulu-erdc red U.S. District cabinet-leve- l position Court Judge' David 'Sam to' responsible for the administra- grant- an 'injunction stepping tion of fish, wildlife, state parks, enforcement ofthe advertising: conservation law enforce- ban. ;; v He has held the position If the ruling is upheld, li- since 1995. quor advertisement would be: Prior to his current position, permitted innewspapers, as' Williams was Deputy Executive weir as restaurants could Director of the Pennsylvania offer wine lists to patrons, Game Commission from 1992-199; T - - . 5; without being asked. Assistant Director for Division of Fisheries and Wildlife from 1989-199and a wildlife biologist specializing in re2; search and management for deer for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries He and Wildlife from 1985-198served as a graduate research assistant at Pennsylvania State University from 1981-198working on wildlife habitat analysis, and also worked as graduate teaching assistant at the University of North Dakota white-taile- d 9. 5, from 1979-198Williams, 44, is a profession-Stev- e ally trained wildlife manager who holds a PhD in Forest Resources from Penn State Uni-nitiversity, an MS in biology from the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks, and a BS in Environmental Resource agement from Penn State versity. He is a member of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, The Wild-an- d life Society, and other profes-men- t. sional and conservation related groups. By law, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must have scientific education and experience in the principles of fisheries and wildlife 1. es Uni-Governo- rs Wildlife for the Massachusetts -- vision ordinance ofKane County. The roads will be retained as private. The improvements on the water tank and utility road base must be done within two years. Sheriff Lamont Smith announced the abandoned vehicle auction will be August 11, 2001. Karen Alvey, representing the Gateway Community Alliance a national organization, asked the county to join. The Alliance will introduce legislation for more local involvement where -- current and future National Monuments are concerned. The Commission voted to put $500 toward membership out of economic development funds. The Commissioners approved recommendation a by the Travel Council that Kay Mickelson be made Administrative Assistant with the salary grade change while the county is in the process of advertising to replace Donna Casebolt. 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