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Show J SERVING MOAB AND SOUTHEASTERN UTAH SINCE '' Moab, Grand County, Utah 84532 1896 dumber 9 Volume 95 Thursday, March 3,1988 35$ Commission put incinerator zone change on hold until after the general election in November Grand County Commissioners dealt a serious blow Monday to plans for the eventual construction of a hazardous waste incinerator near Cisco, when they unanimously refused to a parcel of ground re-zo- ne st they had previously sold to from Incineration, agricultural to heavy industrial Co-We- Following a public hearing . ' at- tended by an estimated 200 people, the motion to deny the application, and postpone further action on the matter until after Nov. 8, when county voters will have an opportunity to vote on the issue, was made by Commissioner John "Dutch" Zimmerman, and seconded by Commissioner David Knutson. Both commissioners commented on their positions, followed by Commission Chairman Jimmie Walker, who made the vote unanimous. The hearing followed by one month, a similar hearing, where the Commission adopted an ordinance creating a heavy industrial zone That hearing was also attended by an (1-2- ). overflow crowd. Commissioners were critical in their remarks of CoWest Incineration Corp. President Dean Norris, for failing to promote the incinerator at Cisco, and for failing to provide them and the general public with specific information about the project aimed at answering criticism raised by opponents, both in Grand County, and in western Colorado, which is "down-wind- " from the Cisco area. Norris, who attended the zone hearing, but didnot spcak.hasbcen quoted since as saying that the project may now be taken elsewhere. He purchased some 80 acres of land owned by Grand County in the old Cisco Townsite last summer. That sale has been questioned by oppo- bucks for Grand County . . . Big Utah Director of Public John T. Nielson was Moab last in Safety Thursday to present officials with a check for d cash find totaling $100,030 last December. Trooper Boyd $51,030, the county's share of a Gladhill was dispatched to investigate a truck wreck, and because of suspicious circumstances, made further g investigation, discovering the cash hidden in an dog identified the cash as gas tank. A Grand which allowed been Elaine around Coates to start the process having County Attorney drugs, requesting money to the county for law enforcement, under a law passed last year. Nielson said this is the first instance where a county had used the provisions of the new law. From left are Commission Chairman Jimmie Walker, County Attorney Coates, Director Nielson and Commissioner John Zimmerman. drug-relate- un-us- ed U, S. drug-sniffin- uranium needs must be addressed, Nielson says Unless the Department of Energy helps the domestic uranium industry get back on its feet, the United States may one day be forced to rely on the Soviet Union for its defense-relate- d uranium, "an uncomfortable and I think the agreement will benefit consumers overall, Nielson said. Girl Scout Week position to be in," according to The proposed agreement would eliminate the Department of Energy's legal obligation to assist the ailing domestic industry, an obligation the DOE is also currently fighting in Court Nielson said he needs assurances on several other points before he could fully support the proposed proclaimed here ct 1988 has been proMarch 2, claimed Girl Scout Week in Moab by Mayor Tom Stocks, and special activities will highlight the week for Girl Scouts in Moab and around the 6-1- world. The proclamation notes that Girls Scouts of the U.S.A.recognizes that today's girls will be tomorrow's leaders, and that Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. is the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world and draws upon a large resource of positive adult role models. It states that the Girl Scout Movement continues to emphasize leadership and personal and career development for girls, and that our community and world will be the direct beneficiaries of the skilled young women who are Girl Scouts. Next weeks issue of The will carry a special feature page sponsored by local businesses highlighting Girl Scout activities in Moab. Times-Independe- Congressman Howard Nielson. "The United States only sources of uranium are the near-defundomestic industry, Canada, or the nt Soviet Union. Since Canada has laws against exporting uranium for defense purposes, the United States may one day be forced to depend on the Soviet Union for its uranium," Nielson said. "That would be an uncomfortable position to be in." Nielson's comments were made last week while questioning administration officials on how the proposed U.S. Canada Free Trade Agreement would help or hinder the viability of the domestic uranium -- industry. "While the U.S. has current stockpiles of uranium, these won't last forever. It's imperative that we maintain our domestic industry in order to provide for our defense needs." "If the proposed agreement eliminates Canadian subsidies and dumping practices, then the U.S. uranium industry will have a better shot at competing in the marketplace Enterprize zone bill passed Legislature During the last days of legislation. House Bill 51 concerning the creation of enterprise zones within the rural areas of Utah was passed. The bill passed the House of Representatives 56-1- 7 and passed 25-- 2 in the Senate. This measure could have a positive impact on economic devel- opment in Grand and San Juan Counties. Rural legislator Rep. Ray Nielstated "The bill passed with substantial bipartisan support. I think we have realized that in order to have a healthy economy in Utah we need to do something abourthe high unemployment and other economic problems found in son, zones in the development of a viable economy within the state of Utah. What's good for the rural areas is good for Utah as a whole. We need better balance in our overall economic development to equalize the tax burden throughout Utah," said Rep. Grant Protzman, The Bill will provide two kinds of tax incentives for new and expanding businesses within eligible rural areas. These incentives would include a job tax credit and an investment tax credit. To become eligible for these breaks each county would be required to establish their own local incentive package to go along with C. our rural areas." Urban legislators echoed the importance of the passing of the bill for die welfare of the entire state. "It is essential to implement innovative that of the state. These packages would need to be approved by the State Department of Community and Economic Development before the counties would be granted eligibility. Presently an estimated 13 coun- programs such as the enterprise ties are eligible. Free Trade Agreement "The agreement should ban subsidies and dumping of steel as well as uranium," Nielson said. "Canada must also agree to stop the practice of transshipping steel, a practice that has allowed other countries to avoid voluntary restraint agreements with the United States. The agreement might also be a step toward deregulating natural gas in this country, allowing consumers to purchase gas at its true market steel-produci- nents of the project. Also under question was the legality of Mondays hearing. Opponents were armed with legal opinions declaring that since enough signatures had already been obtained to place the issue on the November ballot, any action on rezoning at this time would be contrary to law. Commissioners obviously agreed, although they had earlier stated that the hearing was for consideration of Golf Course had opening in great A minimum of suradvertising communities in a brought rounding course for local the of deluge golfers opening last weekend, as the Moab course is the only one open in the Four Comers area. There were 190 golfers from Carbon County, Durango, Steamboat Springs, Grand Junction, Cortez, Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake Saturday and Sunday. a zone change only, and that no special use permit for the plant could be issued until after the November election, and a further public hearing. The three Commissioners all expressed the view that they favored hazardous waste incinerators, not only in Cisco, but elsewhere, as the best available method of disposing of hazardous and toxic waste. They were highly critical, however, of CoWest. Commissioner Knutson said, "There's a large lack of infor mation going out for CoWest Incineration. The majority of people need some information. Dean, that's the only way that you're going to convince people that ifs good." Knutson stated that the opponents of the incinerator had done their homework, and done it well. In concluding remarks prior to calling for a vote, Chairman Walker said, "We've come a long way the past few years in pulling this county together. We can argue and still live together," he said. Grand County critical of Grand Junction Chamber resolution Grand County Commissioners Tuesday reacted to a resolution adopted recently by the Grand Junction, Colo. Chamber of Commerce, criticizing them for considering a zone change to allow a hazardous waste incinerator in Cisco, some thirty miles from the Colorado border. "We feel it is ironic that you would take a strong stand against an industry in Utah that would make a positive impact on industries that you are actively trying to attract to the Grand Junction area," they said. Specific reference was made of the Grand Junction effort to attract Colorado Chemical Specialties, Inc. from Golden, Colorado to the Grand Junction area. The firm is under in Jefferson County, Colorado, for alleged dumping of haz ardous wastes into the sewer system and on the ground at its Golden plant. The plant is now being sited along the Colorado River in Grand Junction. "Without proper and economical method of disposing of waste product, the chances of improper storage andor disposal would appear likely," Grand County Commissioners said in their letter. A number of other firms that have been attracted to the Grand Junction area were also cited in the letter. "It is apparent to us that the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce is only too eager to be a party to the industries that produce hazardous waste without any concern to the proper disposal of such waste. We feel that your actions are totally irresponsible," the letter concluded. Friendship Cruise will proceed as usual Despite rumors to the contrary, the annual Friendship Cruise between Green River and Moab along the Green and Colorado Rivers will be held as usual this year. The event, which will be handled primarily by Green River residents, will be held on Saturday, May 28th. Cruise registration, a Skipper's Poker run and Street Dance will be held the day before in Green River. A number of events have been scheduled at Anderson Bottom on the Green River for Saturday afternoon and evening, since many of the boaters like to make the event a y affair. A Showdown Skippers Poker Run and double elimination horseshoe pitching, both with prizes, will be staged, along with beach volleyball, chicken and ribs and a dance with live music at dusk will be available for those will be encouraged to enjoy the water and sun in Moab on Sunday, May 29th and on Monday, according to Cruise spokesman Roy May of Green River. Earlier announcements had indi- cated that perhaps the Cruise would not be staged this year. After thirty continuous years, the event will, however, go on as usual, Mr. May said. "We want to do everything we can to continue the good relationship we have had with Moab over the years," he said. two-da- bar-b-q- ue wishing to participate. Those registering for the Cruise value." Thirteen teams involved The first tournament of the 17th Annual Canyonlands Volleyball Invitational Tournaments was held this past weekend, February 26th and 27th. Thirteen teams, seven local and six from the Welling-tonHuntingt- on area competed Friday and Saturday nights for die Women's "C" Title. Over 60 games were session. played during the in the upper Coming out on top bracket was "Why Us," from Huntington, Utah. Second place went to "Butler Sisters" from Wellington, Utah and third place went to two-da- y "Cooks" also from Wellington. The winners in the lower bracket were: "Moab Salt" a local team, took first place, second went to "Celoris Floral" of Huntington, Utah, and third to "All American Agency, also a Moab team. The first place teams received second e printed received printed place and third place received printed visors. long-sleev- short-slee- ve stunts ... Practicing There were curious onlookers last week as John Hagner and his stunt students practiced one of their routines in front of the Poplar Place. The students have learned a variety of kicks, punches, and falls and are now putting these into routines, like those seen in movies. As the Easter Jeep Safari Week draws closer the practice gets more intense in order to be prepared for the many shows planned for that week. i '4 |