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Show A2 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Little Hole Continued from Al gravel and dirt roads." The disclaimer dated May 1 stated, "SITLA makes no representation repre-sentation or warranty, whether express or implied, as to the availability avail-ability of legal or physical access to the subject property, or as to the outcome of the conflicting claims of Daggett County and DWR concerning the 500 feet of disputed road. There is no guarantee guar-antee of any access to the parcel now or in the future, and sale of the parcel is on an "as is" basis with respect to access. SITLA, however, has committed and remains committed to supporting support-ing the state and county efforts to maintain public access to the subject property." Complete information is available avail-able on the SITALA Web site at www.utahtrustlands.com. Vernal (USPS 0892-1091) Periodical postage paid at Vernal, Utah. Published weekly at 54 North Vernal Ave., Vernal Utah 84078. Rates are S26 per year in the shopping area and $42 per year out of the shopping area within the state and $46 per year out of the state within the USA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VERNAL EXPRESS, 54 North Vernal Ave., Vernal, Utah 84078. Kevin Ashby. Publisher Les Bowen Editor Patty John ...Proofreader Mary Bernard :. : Feature Writer Elizabeth Goode Feature Writer Casey Christensen , Sports Writer Tonya Harmer. Legals, Obit, Classifieds Heather Crosby AdsLayout Michele Roper. AdsLayout Sarah Hedge OfficeLayout Harriet Harding CirculationBilling Phone: 435-789-35 1 1 FAX: 435-789-8690 Website: www.vernal.com Email: editorvernal.com DEADLINES News Friday 5 p.m. Display Advertising Friday 5 p.m. Classified Advertising Monday 12 Noon Public Notices Monday 12 Noon Mmm Wis!5 Ifltttili9iittt (HttHlilt1ltiW U W 4? J (am s Vernal Continued from Al have required the creation of one full time position within the city 's financial department. In the area of personnel, Bas-sett Bas-sett said the city has considered adjustments to its salary schedule sched-ule and will be reviewing and comparingsalary schedules with similar government agencies. The city manager said previous previ-ous assessments and revisions of the salary schedule have resulted in fewer turnovers among city employees. In the area of capital projects, the council has appropriated more affordable housing. In the past, Bassett explained, elected officials had allowed the housing industry to address the need for affordable housing. However, as a result of economic changes in the region, the city has seen the n o 1 2007 YUKON SLE Brand New VortecV-8, Loaded, auto, CD player, 8 passenger, Onstar nav. option G25224A i - V ' fllHiiinifliViliH i r . ' x v - i o ihitlxiilMW o WmlHUIW mil HWIUi:t) WrWH rMvAY,' Vernal need to address the issue. The city manager said in fiscal year 2008, the city plans to "encourage options to create affordable housing." Bassett told the council the city's municipal services facility is currently at maximum capacity. capac-ity. He said future growth within municipal services will require the council to address the need for additional space for the city's operations. Also under consideration for this year's budget, the city will need to provide an independent courtroom for a new level one court. Bassett also encouraged the council to consider ways to assist families in crisis. In the utilities department, the city manager said water and sewer needs have been addressed and the city has sought assistance from the Utah Permanent Community Com-munity Impact Fund Board. Bassett Bas-sett said the city would continue to seek assistance from the CIB to address future needs, such as increasing line sizes and other improvements to infrastructure. infrastruc-ture. Vernal is looking at ways to acquire additional water rights. With consideration by the Central Cen-tral Utah Water Conservancy District, the CIB and congressional congres-sional action, Bassett said he is hopeful the city will be able to acquire needed water rights. Needs within the city for information technology support and geographic information systems, Bassett encouraged the creation of one full time position to oversee those two areas. In the past, the city's IT needs have been met by contracting with third parties. However, as the needs of the city have grown, Bassett said third party support has created more challenges than benefits. He said by combining the GIS and IT departments, one full time employee will be justified. The city's general fund is healthy, according to the city manager. The current financial position of the city allows flexibility flex-ibility within the general fund. Still, while the overall picture pic-ture may be positive, Bassett cautioned councilmembers that challenges may be hidden from awareness and need to be addressed ad-dressed as part of the budgetary process. Throughout May, the council will continue to meet in committees commit-tees to address additional budget needs. The council set a public hearing date for June 6 for comments com-ments on the budget. i r - V Q hS 2007 YUKON XL 4x4 Brand New SLE Trim 5.3 Vorted with active fuel management rear park assist, Bose stereo sys. SG23602A 2007 SIERRA Brand New Autotraris, 21 MPG - Tilt, AC, ABS, CD Player G24212A Express " tfm u -; t' f B JMi if "S'A i ' t " 1 1 1 1 i! " . . - 4 HONORING THE FALLEN Holley Orr walks with children Tyler, left, Jessica, Kaylee and Ashlee to place a marker honoring her husband, Kevin Orr, during the Fallen Officers Memorial Service at Salt Lake Community College's Miller Campus in Sandy last Thursday. Orr, a detective corporal with the Uintah County Sheriff's Department, died of injuries suffered in a helicopter crash in November 2006 during a missing-person search. At Thursday's service, Holley Orr was presented with her husband's Purple Heart by Uintah County Sheriff Jeff Merrell. Photo: Jason Olson Deseret Morning News Utah police officers honor their fallen May 3 was a difficult day for Utah Peace Officers. The Utah Peace Officer Memorial Service was conducted Thursday at the Utah Peace Officer Training Academy in Sandy. Fellow officers and the public honored Uintah County Deputy Kevin Orr, who gave his life in the performance of his law enforcement duties. The Memorial was moved from the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake to the Utah Peace Officers Of-ficers Training Academy with the restoration of the State Capitol 2007 YUKON DENijLI Brand New Brand New AWD, Onstar nav. option, remote start, 6 disc CD, etc. G24702A 2007 ENVOY Brand New SLE trim, Auto with overdnve, 291HRV-6, Onstar G24845A Building to its original design. The Memorial Service is held annually on behalf of all the fallen Utah officers "Who have given the Ultimate Sacrifice" in the performance of their duties as well as the loved ones left behind who will ultimately bear the loss for the rest of their lives. The Orr family and two deputies from the Uintah County Sheriffs Department will attend the National Peace Officer's Memorial Me-morial Service in Washington, D.C. next week. Detective Kevin liHHjwwiiiiinnainini tfi ijHlMfi Willi Orr's name will be placed on the National Peace Officer's Memorial Memo-rial at the service. A Utah Law Enforcement Memorial Committee is in the process of raising funds for a state memorial to be placed on the renovated capitol grounds in the future. Basin residents interested in contributing to the memorial or helping the with the effort should visit www.utahs-fallen.org www.utahs-fallen.org or call Jackie Guibord 828-1531. Billlil 'UmXlMt (! urn in 'it1 o lit - i |