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Show Page A 2 illif Thursday, August 15, 2002 iTimr-3nhrpfnJt- Slain Park Service ranger had ties to Moab by Umi i'hurvh staff ritrr National 1ark Service ranger killed Knd.it during a A Js-r- led smug shootout ith glers near llie I' S Mexico border had ties tu Moab Kris Kggle 27 as shot and killed nd.it att r noon during a shootout a ith u su-qt- I1 pected smugglers near Organ Pipe Cactus National Aciordmg to no s M artoed sus;ects had tied across the border trout Mexico into the t I In led Stales at the border I ukev Anz near die, S Itticers in a Border Patrol htluopur in the area sa into people abandon the SUV tttlhui sight ot ttie border and run into litarhv tegetalioli The olhcers in the helicopter dirts ted 1 ggle and thtee Border Patrol agents on ttie men One ot ground to ttie them, a Menu an national, was at rested A. ttie second mall as K appioai lied in a nash area, ggle and shot Mas ambushed, fatally Mounded Ottners at the scene n turned fire and the second man, aUo a Mextiaii national Mas wounded " the Pai k Seri ice It (silt states Mtxnan otfuials have said ttiat susietled shintt ers are linked to tour murders 'lujiiii iit reports at least one other man. labeled to be a citizen. was aUo shot and killed and a man was taken into custody during the in cideiit The FH1 is investigating the shooting According to intoruiation pus ted on the I'aik Service vtet) site. K.ggle was rescinding to a report Ironi Mimuii jailne ttiat a gray SUV ociupied by two lu that occurred last Thursday tnghl Ul Mrllol 111 1999 Kggle had served as a Park Service ranger in the Needles District of Canyonlauds National Paik Officials from Park Service headquarters tu M oab traveled to Ajo, Ariz , oil Tuesday to attend a memorial service lor Kggle f uneral ser v ices m ill he field at 1 p m on Saturday in Kggle's hcimetoMii of ('adillac, Mich Paul Henderson, spokesman tor ttie Southeast I Tab Group in Mush, said area Park Sen ice em plovees Mere shoiked by ttie neMs ot Kggle'a death 'This sort of thing hapiw-nevery day some m here, but not often in the Park Service. Henderson said Its a terrible thing Kris Mas just too young It's a terrible loss s Kggle transferred tu Organ Pipe National Monument two years ago. and had recently graduated from the Federal Law Knforcemeut Training Center m here he ranked first ui his class and Mas the recipient of the Directors Am ard fur achievement. Hendersou said He Mas just a bright and energetic young man Hell he missed This is a real tragedy, Henderson said The National Park Service has set up a web site for those Mho wish to post their thoughts and memories of Kggle, and to express condolences to the family The content of the aebsite will be giveu to Eggles parents The Meb site can he accessed at iin den iqw gov commemorate. cfm Carol Hines wins Woman of Achievement award by Jeff Richards staff writer Carol Kdizutieth Bulsley Hines, 88, mus named Grand County's Woman of Achievement during the Miss Grand Countv Siholar-shiPageant Friday night Also honored during the page ant Mere Woman of Achievement runners-uMartha and Ignore p Arehart fccding the homeless, the hondi iapwd, and the elderly. Mavor Sakrison said, reading Ironi the nomination She and her husband Bill also adopted and raised a to tal of nine ihildien over a (lerind ot 2 lears, and helHd take tale ol and plate many other children in adoptive homes, he added Carol is completely uiisi llish anil never thinks of horseit, Sakrison. (pinting (mm a tribute written by Hines oldest son Bill Think what a great place the world would la1 il everyone were like her'" The audience of more than 300 people with a standing ovation when limes received her award First runner-uwas retired 1 con-(hide- Moab Mayor Dave Sakrison read aloud from each ol the three finalists' nominations before he presented the Woman of Achievement awards The recipients were selected by a locul panel ot judges who reviewed and evaluated the nominations before the pageant Hines, a lifelong rcsidiit of Moab, wus nominated by Mary Jane Cor .ens. Hines was cited for her acverul decades of service in several community and civic or- ganizations, including the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, the League ol Women Voters, and the Literary Club. Even ut age 88, Hines continues to do her own shopping and other chores, and is well known for her generosity in kindergarten teacher Leonard, m ho was nominated by two ofher lormer students, Anna Darlmnne and Kimhrey Co.zens. "With an average of 20 students per year for nearly 40 years, somewhere neur 800 students and family ties are in her memory," read Darhonnes nomination. "Its obvious shes passed out a lot of love over the years. If you see her in the store, chances are shell be surrounded by previous students who wish nothing more than to say hi and ask how she's doing Utah has been improved til countless ways since Mrs. Leonard moved here over 65 noted Mayor years ago, Sakrison, who happens to be "She has Leonards served this community by teach. ing, and by her amazing public example. Sakrison mentioned that Leonard and her husband Gene, also a retired teacher, can often la seen walking together down the street hand in hand. Second runner-uLenore Arehart was nominated by her son Michael Arehart. Since moving to Moab in 1957 with her family, Lenore Arehart has quietly touched the lives of thousands of Moab residents, tourists, and people from neighboring towns, the nomination read. The organizations and causes that Arehart has been involved with include: fundraising for the March of Dimes and the American Heart Association, blood drives, the Cub p Pageant and sjieiids much time providing compassionate service, especially to the snk and elderly. Arehart has been called the Bread and Soup Fairy by at least one local resident, fur her willingness to bring hot soup and bread to just about anyone in sorrow or need. As Grand Countys Woman of Achievement, Hines was awarded $100, a plaque, and a bouquet of roses. She will represent Grand Wuinan of County at ttie state-levAchievement award ceremony, to he held at a later date. Runners-uLeonard and Arehart received awards courtesy of sponsors Walker Drug and West Auto Reair. d Besides the three finalists, four other outstanding women in the community were nominated for the honor. They were: Dixie Dalton, nominated by Vonna McDougall; Orice Irish, nominated by Wilda Irish; Pamela Lopez, nominated by Lore Lopez, and Vaunna Randall, nominated by Ginny Leech. p above-mentione- ity of the talent of all nine girls. Every one of them did a ternfic job, she said. Secrest also said the five judges, despite the difficult task they had to do, were notch and very professional. All five were from out of tovn and had extensive backgrounds in pageants, talent competitions, and the performing arts, she noted. Secrest also said the following people were instrumental in helping make the pageant a success: Continued from Pane A 1 talent, Engleman played a violin piece called Aahohan Fureuwll while dressed in a Civil War-ercostume. A recent graduate of Southern Utah University in business management, she plans to continue her education at where she plans to travel and tourism. She is study the daughter of David and Mary Engleman. Welling, meanwhile, was the winner of the talent competition with her rousing piano performance of Chopin's Polonaine Op The talent portion accounted for dO Krcent of each contestants score Welling is the daughter of Edward and Elaine Welling She is a 2002 graduate of GCHS, where she was a valedictorian. Shell he attending Utah State University this fall, and plans to earn her bachelors degree in piano performance from USU before transferring to Oberlin Conservatory for her master's degree. Second attendant Arehart is the daughter of Michael and Ann Arehart She is currently a student at Southern Utah University, where she is studying sports medicine and physical therapy For her talent, she sang a vocal solo, Because You Love Me." by country artist Jo Dee Messina The trio will represent Grand County at next month's county fair and other civic and commu- - Scout program, and the high school booster dub. She has been active in church organizations, a BYU-Hawa- Water use to remain at 65 In spite of all our beat efforts, the drought continues to play havoc with our ability to provide adequate water for the hX)2 irrigation, & Sewer said Dale Pierson, maaageroperator of the Grand ater Agency. 259-812- Wallis to leave CNHA Church staff writer by Lisa Brad Wallis, executive direc- tor of the Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA) has been tapped to head the nonprofit Grand Canyon Association (GCA) at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Wallis will leave CNHA in mid September. 1 like to find the challenge in things, Wallis said Tuesday. And Ive accomplished most of the things I wanted to at CNHA. This is a good thing for me personally. It gives me new challenges to work on. Im excited." Wallis, who served as director of CNHA for seven years, was selected from among 250 applicants for the position of executive director of the Grand Canyon Association. For 70 years, GCA has helped fund education, research, and other programs for the five million annual visitors to the Grand Canyon. The association also publishes books about the Grand Canyon region, and pro- - College upcoming year. Upon the successful completion of their year as royalty, they will lie awarded the scholarship money toward their college tuition and expenses. Miss Grand County receives $1,500, the first attendant gets $750 and the second attendant $500, The money is supplied by the Grand County Fair Board, which sponsored and organized the pageant fiBesides tfie nalists, four $ 00 scholarship awards were given out for individual categories Fugleman and Welling each won additional $100 scholarships for winning the interview and talent competitions, respectively In addition, Stephanie Ixqiez, 19, daughter of d 1 link and Pam Ijoiez and a student at Snow College, won $100 for being the most pliotogemc contestant, and Rebecca Francis, 17, a senior at (X3LS, won $100 for being named Miss Congeniality." She is the daughter of Zeke and Maralee Francis. The other contestants who participated were Vanessa Dolphin, 17, daughter of Cherrie Dolphin; Kimhrey Cozzens, 17, daughter of David and Carri Cozzens; Jasmine Holyoak, 18, daughter of Mike and Chris Holyoak; and Mariah Holyoak, 19, daughter of Paul and Kathie Holyoak. Wanda Pageant Secrest said she was extremely impressed' with the overall qual Janet Lowe staff writer At the Aug 27 city council meeting. Precis Communications, cable television supplier to Grand County residents, will have the opportunity tojustify a 24 percent overall rate hike for cable services in the area At that same meeting the company will likely hear why most residents of Moab do not want the rate hike or the new channels which accompany the larger bill every month. Dozens of complaints already received by the city question the increase proposed by Precis officials who apparently didnt ask the community if they want bet ter services, extra channels, or extra premiums. They didnt ask me," said Wayne Norton, and they didnt ask anyone I know. Vie cant figure out who they talked to down here who wanted all these worthless channels, some of which we already have on other stations." City Manager Donna Metzier reported that the city only has discretion over basic service. Precis can charge whatever they want for premium channels or expanded service,' said Metzier. The company charge for basic $11.75 to $17 per senting a rate hike is raising the service from month repreof over 40 percent Expanded basic will increase from $19.75 to $21 per month. The hike w as added to the August billing cycle before the city reminded PreciB of the renotice and quirement of a y public hearing before increases occur Member Rob Council Sweeten asked what will happen to television service in Moab if the city doesnt approve ttie rate hike. Will they pull out?" asked Sweeten. No one had an answ er to ttiat question, but Council Member Kyle Bailey suggested the possibility that Precis could cut down basic service to bare bones and 90-da- or change their fee structure. For now. Mayor Dave Sakrison has asked Precis to attend the Aug 27 public hearing and give a detailed justification of the rate hike including specifically how company officials landed on the $17 monthly figure for bask service. Precis has already flipped the switch on the new service and monthly bills reflect that However. because the rate increase has not yet been approved by city council and is essentially illegal until that approval occurs, Pre A1 leaves college, to federal Pell Grants, which do not require repayment. The College of Eastern Utahs Price campus also offers a variety of grants and scholarship programs, Hurst says. Hope Levin, program coordinator Carri Cozzens, set designer Kimberly Call, and hospitality director Camille Trujillo. Rob and Lisa Sweeten served as masters of ceremonies for the pageant, and Raelynn Knight choreographed the contestants opening dance number. Carl Dastrup assisted with sound and lighting, and Ginger Clark provided musical accompaniment. Secrest thanked ttie local businesses that helped sponsor the young women, along with everyone else who helped with the pageant. Pell Grants are awarded based that balances a students financial need against how much the students family can reasonably contribute toward college costs, lb qualify, the median household income must typically be no more titan $40,000. But each case is evaluated individually, and financial aid administrators can make ex- on a complex formula ceptions under special circumstances including unemployment, unusual medical expenses, and tuition During the pageant, the Woman of Achievement award was presented (see related story). That award went to ex- penses. Hurst says every potential student should apply Fir a Pell Grant, even ifthe student believes he or she will not qualify. Carol Hines, and recognition was also given to two runners-up- , It doesnt hurt. The level is set fairly reasonably. This is financial aid for the lower and middle income families," Hurst Martha Leonard and Lenore Arehart Lenore Arehart happens to be the grandmother of Miss says. And once the paperwork which can seem mountainous the first time around - has been entered into the federal system, students who dont qualify for Pell Grants can easily submit applications for other forms of student financial aid. At the center, students can use computers to complete all the federal forms. Staff members are available all day to assist with the application process. The huge first e part of the paper load is a Grand Countys second runner-u- p Monica Arehart, and in fact presented her granddaughter with her award on stage. Cable rate hike sent to Aug. 27 public hearing by operative association like CNHA can be a bridge between the federal government and the communities in which those agencies operate. Weve worked hard to build bridges tha will last. Ive always had the goal that CNHA would be able to function well into the future. I believe it will continue to be very successful." , J hing, Hurst says. After that, its a matter ofjust updating pertinent Continued from Page Shirley Stewart, contestant coordinator nity functions throughout the duces publications and exhibits that are free to park visitors. Wallis said he welcomes the opportunity to work with the GCAs Grand Canyon Field Institute, which offers up to 125 annual classes that explore the natural and cultural history of the region. Leaving CNHA will be difficult, Wallis said, but he is confident that the organization will continue to grow and thrive. For me, it's more than a job. Its something I believe in - that were having an influence for the good. That makes a difference, Wallis said. Weve developed effective partnerships with other agencies and communities. A co- lat- pageant Grand County's royalty for 2002 (left to right): First Attendant Emma Welling, Queen Rindy Engleman and Second Attendant Monica Arehart. Photo by Jeff Richards , Pierson said that at the Aug 7 meeting of the GW &SSA Operatof further restricting ing committee, member discussed the options w ith the know k w ater use or to remain at 6591 restrictions, irrigation of end August. toward the edgt that Kens Lake will run dry reThe committee determined that it w ould be better to let ue harvest. facilitate crop main at 65" until there is no more water, to This decision also included that once Kens Lake runs dry, supplemental pumping will continue to provide what water is available to as w ill only provide many customers as possible. Supplemental pumping on the customers of number a w ater to the lower end of the system, so is regenuntil water will have storage not the of system upper portion erated in the lake. President Gary Wilson explained why irrigation customers have to w hich it is not provided. pay their full amount of w ater in a season in When tfie Mill Creek Project was funded in the late 1970s, the requirement w as made by the Utah Division of W ater Resources that payments on the bond be made each year, no matter what amount of water was av ailable. lb guarantee these payments it w as required that the contract be w ntten so that full payment is made by each customer each year. In essence, by the terms of that contract, the yearly payment entitles each customer to their portion of the w ater available in that year up to the amount uf five acre feet per acre. If the agency were to charge only for water delivered, rates would have to be adjusted each year before the actual amount of water to be delivered was determined. I herein said the agency will continue to update customers on the drought situaUn. hi particular, thuee who will receive water from supplemental pumpwill receive water. He ing will receive instructions as to periods in w hich they at contact him to who have those questions might urged cis director of operations Shane Baggs says customers may pay at the old rate. Simply pay what you've always paid each month, said Baggs. Until this is resolved, service will not be interrupted for paying at the old one-tim- Storm water rate." Grand County has no separate franchise agreement with the cable television provider which would allow them to veto a rate increase. Publk hearing on this issue is scheduled for Aug. Continued from Page A1 properties, but, as Williams We have to address flooded being now... peoples homes and basements. The big plan to fix storm water drainage problems to allow certain areas to be developed will still be in the master plan, but we have to prioritize the properly we protect. Peoples homes are getting flooded out, so that must be our priority," said Williams. Perhaps the best news from the discussion about the torm water drainage fix is that a very solid solution for two major Gooding areas came about with- - pointed out, whats 27, 7.30 p.m. in city council Higher ed. orientation is Aug. 15 The Center for Higher Education is having a New Student Orientation Thursday, Aug 15 at 7 p.m. All USU and CEU students are invited to attend. This is a short orientation to let students know ttie policies and procedures for each college and to answer any questions they may have. The orientation will be in room 109 at the Center for Higher Education, 125 West 200 South. For further detaila call or 2597432. Fall semester for the College of Eastern Utah starts Aug. 19 and Utah State University Aug. 26. 259-725- 7 r information each time." Some scholarship opportunities also exist for Grand County students. For instance, the Rotary Club offers three annual scholarships, and the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce offera loans to help students purchase textbooks and supplies. Hurst said high school students can obtain information about scholarships for graduating seniors through the Grand County High School counseling office. And for non traditional students who may be starting or re-- turning to college, the Moab Higher Education Center staff attempts to smooth the transition. The average enrollment age for students at the campus is 35, she said. Its never too late to go to college. I recommend they come into the center and well help them enroll and get through that first semester," Hurst said. We can get them registered, and were there to answer any questions along the way. We really try to make it easy." Ken Davey, director of the Moab Area Economic Development office, says he hopes more area residents will take advantage of the CEU and USU satellite campus in Moab. We have an opportunity here. The single greatest indicator for future success is educational attainment," Davey says. Ihe more education you can get, the better off youll be." For more information, con- tact Hurst at 259-725- out adding the controversial storm water drainage fee to water users. Council members were visibly relieved and justifiably proud to have worked out a solution that did not dip into taxpayer pockets. Work has been underway on 500 West for several months and Williams predicts another two months will be required to complete the project. It will all be worth it," he said. Then well start on Walker subdivision drainage problem." With all members in a jubilant council voted unanimously ) to go forward with the two storm water drainage projects without adding fee to the water bill. Lets get this thing done!" said Mayor Sakrison. atten-danc- (5-0- e, |