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Show L'6-T-he Times-lndepende- Thursday, Jan. 21,1988 nt, Grand Republicans support County on Cisco zone change . The Grand County Republican Party went on record Monday night as supporting the Grand County Commission in efforts to establish a heavy industrial zoning request in the Cisco area. In a special meeting of the GOP Central Committee, attended by a total of some 25 persons, not all of whom were members, the meeting opened with County Chairman Ray Tibbetts calling for a show of hands in favor of the zone change. All but a handful of those in attendance responded in the affirmative, with a small group voting against the motion. Following the vote, Chairman Tibbetts then called for discussion on the issue. The discussion centered on whether or not the party should get involved in the matter, and about whether or not Republicans in attendance were in favor of locating a toxic and hazardous waste incinerator in Cisco, as has been proposed by a Colorado firm which requested the change of zoning. Former Grand County Assessor Norma Stocks, one who voted against the motion, told the group that it was her opinion that location of such a facility in Grand County would have a negative impact on the area's growing tourist industry. Another committee member who voted against the issue, Sam Taylor, stated that he thought taking a position on the matter was inappropriate, and would have an impact on the major role of the Central Committee, that of keeping Republican office holders in office and electing new ones, since the issue of the incinerator had become so devisive in the community. He later supported Mrs. Stocks' contention, saying that if the County was perceived by outsiders as welcoming industries like hazardous waste, it might well not be able to fulfill its ambitions of and selling land near the new golf course for retirement condominiums to expand the county's tax base. County Commission Chairman Jimmie Walker, who was in atten- city-own- dance along with Commissioner David Knutson, both Republicans, read state statutes and the proposed language in the 2 Heavy Industrial Zone to be considered at a public hearing next Monday, contending that the regulations were sufficient to provide safeguards protecting the public from dangers connected with such an operation. He went on to state that his primary aim as a county commissioner was to improve economic conditions in Grand County, and that it was his belief that natural resource development was the only meaningful way that goal could be accomplished. He also stated that the disposal of such wastes was becoming one of the nation's major problems, and incineration appeared to be the best way. Sparcely settled land with little aesthetic value was the best place to locate them, he said. Alan West, also one of the dissenters in the initial vote on the issue, questioned some of the language The Rotary Club speaker for where ash from the incinerator operation would be disposed of, and Commissioner Walker responded that current plans called for the ash to be buried in landfills in Tooele County. He did not, however, rule out construction of similar landfills iJL in the Cisco area. Commissioner Walker stated that it was his belief that mining, indusin the try and tourism could County, and said that he believed that tourism, recreation and retirement development in the county could never replace the tax base loss of the natural resource industries, co-exi- st lV with these HOT Specials! should that occur. In a final action before the meeting adjourned, the Central Committee voted to write a letter to Rep. Howard C. Nielson, opposing Wild and Scenic designation of a stretch of Westwatcr Canyon. The Grand County Commissioners had taken an earlier negative stand on the issue. 13-mi- le ed state park system hosted $1.00 to Jan- over 5,000,000 visitors. He next covered the breakdown of responsibilities for park employees, which include: public host, protectors of the environment, teachers, interpreters, mediators promoters of safety, providers of healthful sur- Low rates make state roundings, and law enforcement. Tourism and recreation are now major factors in the economy of Utah, $600 million was spent during 1981 while on recreational trips in Utah. Forty-tw- o percent of this was spent Farm homeowners insurance a good buy. Our service makes it even better. Call me. by The Southeast Region of Parks and Recreation contains 12 park eas, one of the most prominent lo- ts. 6-1- Slick roads and icy conditions Jim Englebright Agent 88 East 259-516- Center 1 American States Home Improvements 5585 So. 320 W., No. 16-U- nit 17, Murray UT84107 Specializing in Maintenance-Fre- e Permanent Siding Rates Now offered Free Estimates Lifetime Transferrable Warranty Off-Seas- 6 oz. NR Bottles American Beauty Spaghetti or Elbo Roni 30 oz. Bonus Pack 430 hosted 613,000 visitors last year. Law enforcement is focused in three main area: Utah Park Law, Utah Boating Act, and the Utah Vehicle Act. TV Tomato Off-Highw- ay Sauce Under general comments it was noted that Goblin Valley State Park is being set up with solar power. Green River State Park completed a sanitary dump station, and Fremont 8 oz. Save 250" on 5 Indian State Park has completed 1 of development The 30th Anniversary of State Parks was celebrated this past year with the the Past and Serving the Future." Revenues from visitor fees are expected to 0 cover of operating budgets. phase Wilson Savory Bacon iib. motto-"Preservi- 30-5- packed roads as he turned from Main Street onto Uranium Ave., striking a 1979 GMC driven by Christine Mohr. Only a slight $150 in damage was listed in the mishap, and no citations were issued. The accident occurred just before 8 a.m. Less than an hour later, a 1977 Pontiac driven by Vickie Rhodes of Moab was unable to stop because of slick roads at a yield sign on 200 South leading onto 400 East. The Pontiac struck a 1981 Ford Escort going northbound on 400 East, r Call 266-120- 1 Representatives will be in town giving free estimates on Thurs., Fri., Sat., Jan. Nutcracker musical which she highly enjoyed. 21-22-- 23 7 Ext. 12. Call not in, leave message at the desk. 259-624- If BACK HOME Mrs. Virginia Dohse has returned from her old home in Iowa where she enjoyed the holidays visiting members of her family. 4 500 io ib. Bag ' . Onions TV Shoestring Potatoes 20 oz. Save 280 each 1) . DANCE SCHEDULED Come and enjoy dancing to the music of Sorprcsa 88 from Salt Tir City January 30 from 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Spanish Catholic group. HOLIDAY WITH FAMILY Laprcal Berry has returned from Salt Lake City where she had spent several weeks visiting her daughter, Kathleen and husband. As a Christmas gift they took her to see the 400 Yellow driven by Verlene Butts, also of Moab, causing $700 damage to the Butts vehicle. Again, no citations were issued. Earlier in the week, on Westwater Road, located north of the Moab golf course, a 1975 Lincoln driven by Joyce Robertson of Moab, rounded a curve on slick roads, and slddded into a 1988 Jeep Cherokee driven by Hans Weibel, which had pulled almost off the road to avoid collision. A total of $2000 in damage was re- ported to the Cherokee, and $700 in damage to the Lincoln. No citations were issues. Save Save Russett Potatoes We reserve the right to limit quantities. None sold to dealers. on Financing Available Energy Saving Never Paint Again Added Beauty Save Roland Bringhurst cally being Deadhorse Point State Park. The Southeast Region parks Icy roods caused vehicle accidents were credited with a number of traffic accidents in Moab City and Grand County during the past week. On Friday, Jan. 15, a 1987 GMC van driven by Katie Curtis of Moab, struck a 1976 Plymouth driven by Shane Jordan, also of Moab, which had stopped for a pedestrian at 200 South Main. A total of $800 in damage was sustained by the van, and $500 damage to the Jordan vehicle. Ms. Curtis was cited for improper lookout. On a snowy Monday, Jan. 18, a 1973 Ford pickup driven by Darwin Gilger, skidded sideways on snow- - ' Save uary 18, 1988 was Roland Bringhurst, Recreation Specialist ' with the State of Utah "Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation. Utah Department of Natural Resources encompasses numerous divisions other than Parks and Recreation. Mr. Bringhurst gave a short history of Utah State Parks which began in 1957 with 3 parks and now includes 48 entities. Every county in Utah; with the exception of Daggett, contains one or more state parks. The state parks budget for last year was slightly in excess of $12 million. Employed' are 185 persons about half of whom are engaged in law enforcement duties. Last year the Think in the proposed zoning ordinance, and asked for clarification. 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