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Show if HgW'my y-- " i p mu yr r 'V A6-Th- g Times-lndependen- Thursday, March 2, 1989 t, County held lengthy meeting on variety of matters Monday informed on development. Mrs. Cook said that the County's new position on wild and scenic Grand County Commissioners met in lengthy regular session Monday, along with Clerk Fran designation on Westwater Canyon had been sent to Washington. Commission Chairman Merv Law-to- n and Commissioner David Knutson both expressed concern about a buffer zone along the river. They also expressed concern at not being able to explore to see what lies beneath the ground in designated Townsend. Sue Cook, representing Rep. Howard Nielson and Sen. Jake Gam, advised Commissioners she had talked to Green River Mayor ReLoyd Hatt concerning the proposed incinerator to be placed with their newly-create- d industrial area. The unit, she said, would be only a low-hedisposal unit. She said the Mayor will work with the Grand County Commission and keep them wilderness areas, and felt it would be at best to designate certain areas as recreation, rather than wilderness ar Mikes TV ; Mike's TV is opening store No. 2 in Moab. In home TV & VCR service Free! Service Call "We ? Thru Mar. 28, 1989 Service All Brands Factory service for: RCA Zenith Sylvania & others Satellite Service Phone Collect for Appointment Mikes TV 801-637-45- 03 Price, Utah ners. Also discussed was the West-watroad, which is heavily used and needs to be paved. Pogue stated that he would put the requests into his eas, so that multiple use could continue. At the request of Gwyneth Par-riot- t. Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring March 9, 1989 as "Hats Off to RSVP Volun- plans. Jean Eardley, executive director of the Travel Council, advised the Commission of two seasonal positions that had been filled with the teers Day." Bette Stanton, director of Central Services, discussed the Moab Film Commission proposal to Atlas Minerals regarding salvaging some of the Atlas mill buildings for development of a Moab film industrial complex. It was stated that Richard Blubaugh from Atlas said it would not be possible to salvage the buildings, even if they were to be moved to a different location. Atlas is, however, open to the possibility of hiring of Tommie Paddock and Mikie Stanford. She also discussed the new Scenic Byways plan, and said that if the La Sal Mountain Loop Road became eligible, it could be added to that system. Peter Haney, along with several other persons involved with the negotiating a contribution, but would like the County Commission to propose how such a contribution should be used in the best interest of the County, she said. Kim McDougald again raised the question of abestos dumping in the County landfill. Commissioner Lawton responded that abestos is not a problem material as long as it does not get into the air. He pointed out that the county has been accepting asbestos for some time. The firm hauling right now is from Salt Lake City, hauling from a plant just outside of Greeley, Colo. The quantity, 6 loads in total, will have little imhe said, since pact on dump-lifthere are at least three loads of compacted trash hauled to the dump every day from Moab. He also pointed out that we have asbestos in the Helen M. Knight Elementary School which will also have to be placed in our dump. Mr. Lawton stated that asbestos dumping has to be done under controlled conditions, and the Commission was satisfied that this is being e, Godrs amazing offer What is God's invitation to sinful men and women? It is said that a former President of the United States always said to the men he loved most, "Go." But Gods first word to us is the word, "Come." There are 642 personal invitations in the Bible to, "Come." Isaiah 1:18 - "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; thought they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Pastor David Halcomb Moab Baptist Church done. The Hastings road on the east side of the Green River in Elgin was discussed. Road supervisor, Tim Pogue said that about two miles of the road needs to be rebuilt and repaved. He stated that there is a lot of traffic on the road by residents and river run 500 winter activity program presented their evaluation of the program. Raymon Carling of the U. S. Forest Service presented a graph showing increased use in the Forest for the 1988 winter season. Cross country skiing has more than doubled. Mark Yates commended Tim Pogue and the road department for keeping the roads plowed, making the area accessible. Sheriff Jim Nyland said there had been no law enforcement problems. Mr. Carling pointed out that a study was being done to provide additional parking as this seemed to be a problem. Mr. Haney was commended for his efforts to promote winter activities in the Moab area. A contract to purchase gravel from Moab Ready Mix at $4.60 per crushed yard was awarded by the County, since the firm had the lower of two bids. Insurance bids for self funding insurance were received from Central Utah Insurance, Markle Insurance, Kelling Insurance and Uniserve. After all the presentations, the Commission took all under advisement and advised that they would make a decision at a later date. Verna Shumway presented a program for using a robot to promote safety for school bus children. She said a real problem is created because drivers of vehicles on the road do not observe the flashing stop lights when a school bus is stopped to allow children to get on and off buses. business cards 2x3-l- er 2 Moab resident Bob Doherty, right.has returned from an extended trip to Guam. Here. Bob receives a gift of remembrance from Gov. Ada of Guam at a special reception given at the Governor's Mansion. Moab resident honored on recent trip to Guam During most of the month of January, when Moab was experiencing the coldest winter on record, Moab resident Bob Doherty was traveling in much warmer locations. He flew to the island of Guam, the most westerly possession of the United States where he visited Price includes up to six lines of type of your choice from our large type Compare Our Prices and SAVE! inventory Offer expires March 8, 1989 Complete Line of Printing Letterheads Envelopes Invitations Resume Menus Brochures Business Cards Business Forms Times- - lndependent Printing - Printing typesetting - Layout 35 East Center Street - Moab Phone 259-752- 5 January. After the second cold spell this February, Doherty commented that he hoped both the Bostroms and Grupp would bring warmer climes to Moab when they move here in the near future. Middle School competes in Pepsi challenge Grand County Middle School will be one of many schools across the state to participate in the Pepsi Cola Cap Challenge, a fund raiser for Utah Schools. The program which runs from February 1 through May 1, allows Grand County Middle School students to raise money for the school by turning in Pepsi bottle caps for five cents each. All funds generated during white index $12.95 future Moabites Jack and Betty Bostrom. Mr. Bostrom is presently in charge of the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) on the island of Guam. The Bostroms are planning to retire in Moab within the next year or two in their newly acquired home in the Mountain View Subdivision. During the visit, Doherty and the Bostroms attended a dinner reception at the Governors Mansion given in honor of yacht racers from Japan to Guam. At the dinner Doherty met Governor Ada and Senator Bamba from Guam and was presented with a gift of remembrance from the Governor. Included in the visit were numerous sightseeing trips on Guam and Siapan. Doherty also traveled 1000 miles southwest to the beautiful Palau islands for a several day visit. On the return trip to Moab near the end of January, Doherty stopped for a few days on the island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. This stop was to visit with Robert Grupp who is presently working on Maui as a building contractor. Mr. Grupp has also recently purchased a home in Moab and he is planning on making Moab is primary residence in the future. Doherty's trip was made using the Delta connection with Alpine Airlines to Los Angeles and by flying Hawaiian Airlines to Guam and back. Bob left Moab on the first snow day in January and got back the day of the thaw at the end of the Verna said she was trying to approach several entities for support, as the cost would be in the neighborhood of $5,100. John Fogg suggested that the Rotary Club might be willing to participate, and Sheriff Nyland said that he might also have funds in his budget to assist with the program. The Commission agreed that they would support the Equestrian Center project with a budgeted amount of $10,000 cash and $55,000 in labor and equipment from the County road department. The Public Defender contract with Michael Wray was discussed. Clerk Townsend advised the Commission that the contract had been sent to Mr. Wray for his signature. Tim Pogue pointed out that a previous agreement between Grand and San Juan Counties had been drawn up addressing B Roads in San Juan County that Grand County maintains. Tim said the agreement included Grand County receiving the funds for certain mileage maintained. It was decided to set up a meeting with the San Juan County Commission to discuss the agreement. A number of other issues were discussed prior to adjournment late Monday afternoon. Pepsi Cola Cap School Challenge are to be used at the discretion of each school staff. GCMS chose a new Big Screen TV as the goal for the fund raiser. AccordMrs. to Kopka, principal, the ing TV is needed for large group presentations and will be available for use in other schools in the district. GCMS has already raised $25 with the addition of a bonus of 500 caps. Pepsi will also match the first 500 caps GCMS raises. Mrs. Kopka urges every student to bring in Pepsi bottle caps from and two-litbottles throughout the May 1 deadline. Collection bins for the Pepsi caps are available at City Market, IGA, King James Foods, and Dave's Comer Market. Students are also encouraged to bring the caps to school. three-mont- h ce er Legion service officer will visit Moab The Service Officer from The American Legion Department Service Office, in Salt Lake City will be in the Moab area to assist in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits. Preparing and documenting applications for compensation, pension, hospitalization, education and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to qualify for assistance. The American Legion Service Officer will be at the Moab Job Service office on Tuesday, March 14, 1989 from 1 to 3 p.m. For further information contact Jean Banks secretary for The American Legion at 524-594- 3. - REWARD - f A reward of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) is hereby offered for information leading cnvKt,on Person or persons responsible for the death of JOAN SWANSON known DEBRA as JOAN SWANSON, former Chief Ranger at Arches a Ntl0nal Park Moab, Utah. The reward is offered by Joans parents and will be paid Only when the conviction of the person or persons responsible for Joans death is recorded as final and only If such a recording takes place not later than August 1, 1993. an,d To be eligible for this reward, the information must be provided to Attorney J D W'lliams Turner & Holmes. 200 North 6th St.. Grand Junction, Colorado or to any law enforcement official (area code 303) I1.50? ,,ePhon detectives are eligible for this reward, but law enforcement officials and the COnViCted 001 eIigible as matter of pwhiie policy- - No collect calls f??!,8 242-626- SSf15 by mre ,han 006 eli9ible parson are made for this reward, Joan's N'"? parents shall discharged from all liability upon payment of the reward amount, in no event not to exceed $20,000.00 into the Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand Moab Utah County. All information and the names of those giving it wilt be kept as confidential as toy car e. ftsgrfhbj a a |