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Show lijrim1 Hd jni)iiriluiiiifJ'Bi)ipir,ii.inffif frar tar jgfli upr'-tr- v"6irwiW,8WW jui Park plans on hold . . . Cortez, Colo. People holding their breath waiting for Congress to establish an Anasazi National Park in Montezuma County should probably exhale. Outgoing Colorado Sen. Tim Wirth, a panelist at a town meeting on the subject at the Anasazi Heritage Center recently, sounded less than positive on the proposals future, saying he hoped that next year Colorado's two senators could agree to begin a "careful study" of the conflicting interests that would be affected. Wirth, who had ofannounced earlier this year he would not run for last for the proposed park fered only lukewarm support year, and idea The for stirred the project. park again voiced little enthusiasm up controversy in the area last year. It was supported by many in the local business community as a means of stimulating growth and prosperity, but opposed by others who feared takeover of private lands or felt that enough of the county is already government-owned. Cortez Sentinel lost . . . CountyTwochairman candidates were chosen from a field of six at the Price Democratic county convention in Carbon County last Friday. Art Mar-tinwithdrew from the race for health reasons. Incumbent Emma county Kuykendall, who was the first woman to hold a four-yecommission in Carbon County, failed in her bid to win the party's nomination for a second term. Winners were Mike Milovich and Richard Robinson, who will face off in the Primary Election. Kuykendall was also chairman of the board of the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments. es ar Sun-Advoca- te bounds . . . GrowingTheby leapsareaand is and bounds Springville growing by leaps Springville and there is no sign of slowdown. Nine new subdivisions have been approved by the city in the last six months and two are in the process of being built. Within the next year three more subdivisions have been planned and 160 lots approved by the city planning commission, according to Jo Evans, Springville city secretary. 'We will have issued more permits for new dwelling units at the end of this month than what we issued for all of last year," said Evans. Herald The Springville the buildings . . . Spiff up could use tax incentives spiff up the City to "We Brigham. build- ings," commented Brigham City museum curator Larry Douglass as he addressed a recent meeting of the City Council. Douglass showed the Council four panels of architect's renderings of what downtown Brigham could look like if building owners would restore the fronts. Roger Roper of the state historical society also addressed the council and presented slides of buildings throughout northern Utah that have been restored. "The streetscape project is exactly what has been recommended to enhance the business atmosphere. Roper explained that the federal government has various programs available to give income tax credits to local business people who reinvest money to renovate and restore buildings. Box Elder News-Journ- al bucks for improvements . . Big With 39 slated for Park . "high priority" projects City capital improvements (some in the 19920-9- 3 fiscal year). Park City has more demands on its dollars than it has funds, according to Community Development Director Rick Lewis. "We have $23 million in projects which need to be accomplished as funds come available, Lewis said at a recent Council meeting work session. "It's a matter or prioritizing. The ones that are No. 1 on the list are those necessary for public health and safety ... If a street collapses, of course we'll have to put it higher up on our priority list." The $23 million figure reflects more than 100 Capital Improvement projects. Of that number, the city's current 'Top 40 some of which have been funded in the past, some which will be funded in the future total over $10 million alone. The Park Record lowers budget . . . Richfield a fiscal has Richfield Richfield 1992-9- 3 City proposed budget down by $14,546 from the current year's figure. Mayor Jay Anderson presented his proposal to city council members during a recent meeting. Of the 25 line items in the proposed budget, 14 were lower than the current budget; nine were higher and two were the same. One of the largest decreases was in the senior citizen budget, which went from $18,000 to a proposed $1,800 next year. Other departments taking budget hits were the swimming pool, administrative services, attorney, economic development, buildings, fire department, museum, shop, airport, library, parks and recreation, literacy programs and debt service. The Want a piece of the pie Richfield Reaper . . . Nucla, Colo. Richard and Nancy Parker, owners of the Black Narrows Inn in Norwood, requested a meeting with the Telluride Chamber Resort Assn, and Telluride Central Reservations to discuss how Norwood can become a greater part of the bed base for activities in Telluride. "Besides wanting to see how Norwood can get a piece of. the pie in Telluride, we wanted to discuss how we can better become a part of Telluride Central Reservations and what advantage a protwo percent lodging tax would have for us," posed county-wid- e Richard said. San Miguel Basin Forum about park plans . . . Angry officials and Wasatch and Summit Heber City many County citizens strongly oppose some of the State Division of Parks and Recreation plant for the Jordanelle State Park, and are angry that the division refuses to respond to their objections. State Rep. Beverly Evans and the Wasatch County Commission plan to meet this week with state officials and a representative of the Governor's office to discuss not only the plans for the park, but the state's determination to proceed without any consideration for local protests. 1 think a lot of the decisions have been made in a vacuum," said Rep. Evans. "I don't think enough of the people that will be impacted are having the input," she said. The Wasatch Wave continue . . . Layoffs Castle Dale obi essness in the Beehive State J dropped 4.5. However, according to the Utah Labor Market Report, joblessness in the state will likely increase slightly in the short-ru- n as laid of workers hit the unemployment lines. Because of coal mining layoffs, Carbon and Emery counties exhibit 105 unemployment with roughly 5 fewer jobs than a year ago. Another large layoff in March means Carbon Countys unemployment rate should go even higher in April and May.,Emfy Cmn(y of a percent in March to two-tent- One day river fun . . . For river runners who have the desire, but maybe not the guts or time for explosive rapids, a day trip on a scenic stretch of the Colorado River out of Moab is the ticket to a great adventure. These trips are well suited for people of every age and travel budget. "We get plenty of excitement running through New Rapid, Ida Gulch, White Ranch and Cloudburst Rapid," says Bob Sickmon, Western River Expeditions' operation manager for Canyon Country. "And we see some of the most fantastic scenery in America. Western is one of a number of companies located in Moab specializing in the "daily." There is plenty of time for drifting lazily in the desert sun and hiking to cool canyons, and no trip in recent memory has concluded without a water boatmen spread out a riverside sandwich buffet fight! At mid-daluncheon of cheeses, cold cuts, breads, fruit, condiments, and desserts. Cold drinks are always available. Trips are reasonably priced, and special reduced rates are available for children under 18. y, (Photo courtesy Western River Expeditions) Full week of activities set for "Cassidy Days" The community's assistance in promoting this year's annual "Butch "We need your help to promote this Festival and to carry out the "Old Western Theme" of Butch Cassidy Days. We would like this Festival to be family-oriente- d with lots of booLhs, entertainment, etc., that will cater to the children as well as the adults," said Ray Walden, committee member. Because of the summer sun, later starting times have been scheduled for the week of activities, which begin on Monday, June 8. Event times are as follow: Cassidy Festival" was sought this week by the festival committee. Summer string instrument workshop planned tradition is in the making -Moab is hosting its fourth summer string instrument workshop, giving players from 6 to 106 years old a chance to get together, review what they know, learn something new, and just enjoy fiddling around. This year's schedule includes two and a half weeks in June and a week's refresher session in August. For the first time, all instructors are locals. Susan Miller, who plays both violin and cello (and sometimes plays her violin as if it were a cello!) introduced her two daughter and countless others to string music through the Suzuki method. The string music program she started in the Grand County schools is now is its third year, and her high school ensembles and soloists won superior ratings in region competition. Lou Alcorn has played with the Tacoma Symphony and the P.L.U. Symphony, taught English and fidA dling at a community college, developed a string program at a private school, and taught band, orchestra and chorus in the public schools. Sheila Gill has performed with the Mormon Youth Symphony and the Utah Valley Symphony. Since moving to Moab, she has taught private violin and viola lessons, started a string program at the Castle Valley Academy, and organized a community chamber ensemble involving adults and students. The workshop held June 0 will include group instruction and ensemble experience for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players of viola, cello, and violin. Activities in the beginning sessions arc organized to be kind to tender fingers. Classical music will be emphasized in the morning sessions will conclude with a performance by all par- From August ticipants. group instruction sessions will be 10-1- 4, The St Pius X Story Hour The Grand County Library invites your children to join The Summer Reading Program. Sign-UFor children who injoy listening to stories read aloud Story Hour will be held each Thursday at 10a.m. at the Library beginning June 4lh. p. and Best Horse Entry. Grand Marshal this year will be Karl Tangren. A parade entry form is published along with this story, and should be 0. Those wishing to operate booths during the Festival should make reservations early. The Committee turned in to Ray Walden at City Market by June 10. There is no entry fee. Entrants should also type a written message about their entries for the parade announcer. A '222S, Canyonlands Rodeo P.O. BOX 1105 MOAB, UTAH 84532 (801)259-773- RODEO 5 CANYONLANDS RODEO PARADE ENTRY FORM Organization or Sponsor Contact Person Phone Number Type of Entry: Float ( ) Auto ( ) ( ) Horses Other Youth Group hs published. The public is encouraged to wear western wear during the full week. The Annual Festival Parade will be held on Saturday, June 13, time beginning at 10 a.m. Line-u- p for entrants is 9 a.m. The parade will begin at the City Park and will end at Miller's Shopping Center. Prizes will be $150 for 1st overall, $100 for 2nd overall. $50 will be awarded 3, 259-818- ? to the Best Youth Entry, Best Musical Entry, Best Antique Auto Those wishing to help with any of the festival activities, or who would like to share their talents on state should contact Betty at 259-631or Marcie, Kelsy at 259-573- 6 7. Youth group invites public to a dance would like to invite the public to a Country Western dance they are sponsoring. Sat., May 30th from 8pm to 12pm in the church hall. Tickets are on sale currently from zany youth group member or can be purchased at the door. The dance is open to all, from High Schoolers on up. Come join the fun. Monday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 10 pl.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. offered on each level. All classes will be held at the Helen M. Knight school. Tuition charges have been arranged to accommodate those who are able to attend only part of the workshop, and cost has been kept to a minimum. Some teaching assistantships and scholarships arc available to help with tuition costs. For further information or to register, contact Sheila Gill at 259-429- 8 or Susan Miller at 259-841This workshop is sponsored by the local Chamber Ensemble, the Moab Arts Council, and Grand County School District. wants to print a calendar of event times, and list all groups who will have booths, showing what will be offered. Times for entertainers, gun fights, bank robbery, stuntmen and all activities including the rodeo, barbeque and breakfast will also be Please return this to Ray Walden at City Market Entry Fee necessary. 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