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Show Wednesday, September 3, 2008 A9 Obania raising more in Utah than McCain V SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate can-didate Barack Obama is raising more money in heavily Republican Republi-can Utah than John McCain. Through the end of July, disclosure forms show Obama raised almost $5 for every $4 his Republican rival netted from Utah donors. Obama's campaign said he has raised $706,046 in Utah; McCain raised $595,320. McCain is not only a Republican Repub-lican but also a senator from neighboring Arizona. Obama's supporters in Utah explained the political riddle by saying their candidate is generating gen-erating more enthusiasm than McCain. . s ?Arr$&y- H-'-rT- Fall plants:.. Vernal Express 2 i jT ' n stl! -. -: - s , - .-: .- . - - ... Vi ' ill i ki3 Fall plants are beginning to show the signs of drying out, with il . Ill .... ineir nowers going to seed. Mere, a sumiower that has already lost its glory, waits for the cold days of winter to complete the .seasonal cycle of life. Area closure around Moon Lake lifted - Duchesne, Utah ... The roads and trails in the vicinity of Moon Lake that were to have been closed Aug.18 thru Sept. 6 while heavy equipment was transported out of the wilderness by helicopter reopened Aug. 26. The closure was part of the High Lakes Stabilization Project taking tak-ing place in Brown Duck Basin m the High Uintas Wilderness Area. That project will stabilize 13 high lakes throughout the High Uintas Wilderness Area by breaching the dams associated with each lake and returning the lakes to their natural levels. Water once stored in these high mountain lakes will now be stored in another reservoir outside of the wilderness. Utah No. 2 again on Forbes r list of best business states ., For the second consecutive year, Utah has received top accolades ac-colades on Forbes Magazine's annual state rankings of the "Best States for Business." The Governors Office of Economic Development was de lighted with the announcement that Utah is once again being recognized by the prestigious business publication. Forbes compares states in six sub-categories. Utah, improved upon last year's rankings in labor, la-bor, cost of business, and growth prospects. Although Virginia also maintained its No. 1 placement, Forbes was careful to point out that the gap between the two states is now "razor thin." "The state is honored by the Forbes ranking, which highlights Utah's tremendous innovation and growth in our robust business community," Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. said in a press release. "Utah will look to eliminate the razor thin margin between us and Virginia consideringthis solid recognition of Utah's unmatched quality of life, competitive economy and job growth opportunities." "The ranking once again validates Utah as one of the 'Best States for Business,'" said Jason Perry, executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development. "Our economic climate continues to be one of - the best in the country and the ranking serves as a clarion call to businesses everywhere that they should be looking to relocate or expand in the state of Utah." As the day-to-day intangibles are more frequently sought by the nation's business community, it is especially notable that Utah improved from No. 12 last year to No. 8 in the 2008 Quality of Life rankings. Forbes isn't the only one to take notice. When discussing their recent move to Utah, chairman and president of Allegheny Technologies, Technolo-gies, Patrick Hassey, pointed out that the quality of life was a maj or factor in the company's decision making process. "We selected Utah for this significant investment, because it is an ideal place to do business, " Hassey said. "The state provides a wonderfully innovative environment, envi-ronment, a fantastic place to live, and a supportive government." Public Notice: Seep Ridge Road Public meeting A public meeting concerning the Seep Ridge Road has been scheduled at Western Park at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 6. from 7 to 9 p.m. The discussion will be concerning upgrades to the existing county road 2810 where it leaves tribal boundary south of Ouray to the south BLM District line. There is approximately 47 miles of existing roadway that would be upgraded to a paved surface. Published in the Vernal Express Sept. 3 and Sept. 10,2008. AMAHA Hockey jyjf' Registration Thursday & Friday September 4&5 Vernal City Office Building 6:00 & 8:30 pm Cost: $ 1 00per person To register you MUST have: 1. A copy of player's birth certificate. 2. A copy of parent's Insurance. 3. A copy of player's REGISTRATION WITH USA HOCKEYI This Is a REQUIRED, seperate registration. Go online to USAHOCKEY. Click registration, then ice players and coaches. Fill In the required information and print your confirmation of registration. The cost is $40.00. No player will be registered who does not have a USA HOCKEY registration. UINTAH BASIN REHABILITATION AND SENIOR VILLA OPENS Uintah Basin Medical Center will hold its grand opening for the Uintah Basin Rehabilitation and Senior Villa on Sept. 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. Residents will move in the following week. The new 90-bed facility will offer separate wings for Alzheimer's patients and those needing skilled nursing, as well as rehabilitation services of post-surgical patients. Construction on the $14 million, state-of the-art building began in 2007. It is one of the premier care and rehabilitation centers in Utah, according to UBMC officials. Colorado senator say rilling won't fix crisis BY JUDfTH KOHLER Associated Press DENVER (AP) - To those whose one-word solution to the U.S. energy dilemma is "drill," Sen. Ken Salazar has a one-word response: "Incomplete." The Colorado lawmaker says drilling for more domestic oil and gas is part of the solution, and he's joining fellow Democrats to push for extension of renewable energy tax credits. Republicans, bolster ed by the public's frustrations with high pump prices, want to lift restrictions restric-tions on drilling offshore and in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "There are those within the GOP who've taken the position that we will drill our way out of energy dependence. I think that answer is incomplete," Salazar said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "Those who come down to the proposition who say our answer is one word, 'drill,' are not being forthright with what we have to do in the long term." Salazar said he advocates a four-pronged approach: conservation, con-servation, alternative fuels and energy, new technology, and drilling. "Drilling is part of the equation, equa-tion, but only part of the equation," equa-tion," he said late last Tuesday. A move by Senate Democrats Wednesday to extend tax credits for wind, solar, biomass and other renewable energies and energy efficiency died 51-43, nine votes short of the 60 needed to begin floor debate. Nearly all Republicans Republi-cans say the Senate's only busi-. ness now is acting on an energy bill that promotes drilling and other measures to boost domestic oil supply. Many of the tax credits run out at the end of this year. Salazar has been criticized for urging slow going on commercial oil shale development and more environmental safeguards on drilling on western Colorado's' Roan Plateau, rich in oil and gas as well as wildlife and unspoiled backcountry. The Golden-based Western West-ern Business Roundta- ble said in a recent statement state-ment that Salazar should "check your fire on oil shale" and give science and technology a chance. The group supports increasing domestic energy production. Last year, Salazar sponsored a measure that prohibits using federal funds to draft final regulations regu-lations for commercial-scale oil shale development. He has urged more research, development and analysis of the potential environmental environ-mental and economic impacts of large-scale oil shale production. industry officials say commercial com-mercial development is several years off. Salazar and Colorado congressmen con-gressmen Mark Udall and John Salazar are sponsoring a proposal to replace a federal plan for the Roan Plateau with one that would make more land off-limits to drilling and phase in leasing of the land. He said the measure would "put more natural gas in the pipelines" while looking out for Colorado water and air quality qual-ity and wildlife. Colorado, while in the middle of a natural gas boom, is making strides-in becoming -a. national, leader in renewable- energy,' Salazar said. State elected and business leaders have courted companies to locate renewable energy projects in Colorado, building on the expertise available avail-able at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden and researchers at other federal labs and universities. Salazar points to Colorado's example as the kind of broad-based broad-based energy policy that's necessary. neces-sary. "We find ourselves in the mess of 2008 of energy and housing because of failed policies poli-cies of the past," Salazar said. "We shouldn't be repeating the mistakes of the past." Sept. 11-14 at the South Towne Expo (enter Thunday 2 - 9 Friday 2 -10 Saturdcqr 10 -10 Sundcor 10-4- TKE LARGEST RV SHOW Under One RoofI DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT Tired of being turned down for a home, call 801-975-7781 and get pre-approved over the phone Clayton Homes Fax: 801-975-7782 Phone: 801-975-7781 j September 13 & 14 Hie v xy 2nd Annual family at Starvation State Park Fun Day Saturday September 13 12:00 Noon -5:00 p.m. T m w r Starvation Fish Recipe Contest All Regular Park Fees Apply Fun Kids Events r Best Big Fish Story Contest Call the Duchesne County Chamber for more info 722-4598 YUU rm WHAI UUC H4Y. w n fp 0 See dealer for details. HEli 08 GEV1C emc, NEW 08 Acadiasspass itlt Sierras NOT A CENT MORE ON EVERY 2008 GMC. 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