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Show f -- rhe Thursday, December 29, 1994 Times-lndepende- at 1994 . A look back 200 South Street, to be paid for d by sale of other in the community. properties Moab Middle School science teacher, Bernie Radcliffe, was one of eight Utah educators recognized to receive the prestigious Huntsman Excellence in Education award, who would receive $10,000 apiece from the Jon Huntsman fam- Cont. from Page ) County Council voted to place a B-l- s city-owne- t moratorium on approving subdivisions, say-- i the county didnt have enough control over the subdivision procedure. in a public hearing, Moab City Council heard a majority of those attending a public meeting say that they didnt approve of a proposed down- town ily. Moab BLM District Manager Roger Zortman was transferred to Salt Lake City to assume the deputy state directors commercial-pedestria- n zone. The zone would have limited building size and new construction in the downtown ' a nigp job. May 12, 1994 In the wake of . May 5, 1994The Moab City juncil unanimously authored the city manager to pro-- e ed with investigating the concerns from county officials being overwhelmed by development projects, the County Council voted to hire Colorado land planner, that they are C purchase of new city offices on Dr. B. A. Broughton OPTOMETRIST Comprehensive Eye Examinations Large Frame Selection Industrial Safety Glasses All Prescriptions Filled & . . Philip Sieber to undertake a number of tasks related to growth. Completion of a draft environmental impact statement on the proposed firing of missiles from the Green River test Area. Kathryn range had been delayed, mostly over objections to the project by Utah Rep. Karen 2nd Dist.). Shepherd had introduced legisShepherd lation to permanently ban the testing from Utah. May 19, 1994The Utah (D-Uta- hs area Commission approved Moab Citys applica- June Transportation Insurance ck Grand County was exploring the possible sale of 90 acres of 9-1- 2 (closed Thursdays) 90 S. Main St, Moab, UT 84532 Phone: Reservoir. June 23, 1994 The Grand County Council voted to increase the property tax rate to make up for other revenue shortfalls and to help purchase equipment for Allen Memorial Hospital. The Willow Basin fire, 25 miles southeast of Moab, was San Juan County) to a developer. Over 130 artists were expected in the community for the coming Moab Arts Festival. June 2, 1994 The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation announced the purchase of the 6,042 acre Cripple Cowboy Saturdays 801-259-58- a near Buckeye Mountains land near the old Spanish Valley airport (in county-owne- d OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. - 5 p.m. Daily Months of fully coordinated program in Moab between Utah State University and the College of Eastern Utah resulted in official recognition by the state Board of Regents. The local group was now working on bylaws for what would be called the Moab Center for Higher Education. Moab City adopted a $2.85 million budget, with only a handful of citizens appearing at a public hearing. A plea for funding assistance for Allen Memorial Hospital was turned down, but council members told Countv Councilman John Maynard that they would revisit the request when the fiscal year ended and possible surpluses were identified. Hundreds of firefighters were battling a fierce blaze on the east side of the La Sal District. Accepted 16, 1994 work toward developing tion for $198,400 in federal enhancement funds for work on a portion of the Mill Creek Parkway and Flood Control Project. The Grand County Council signed an agreement with the Bureau of Land Management to apply stricter management policies on use of the Sand Flats area, and to allow fees to be charged for recreation and camping near the Slickrock Bike Trail. May 26, 1994 Moab City raised monthly rates dramatiy trash cally for were The increases pickup. made necessary by sharply increased dumping charges at the community landfill, set by the Solid Waste Management six-blo- Manly-Crocke- tt was named as the new principal for Grand County High School, to begin work on August 1. June 9, 1994The 1994 Butch Cassidy Days Rodeo was set to begin this week. The Grand County Council voted not to allow development of luxury homes near the hillside overlooking Moab Valley along the road to the Sand Flats twice-weekl- Contact Lenses Medicaid Ranch in the Book Cliffs to become part of a major Book Cliffs Conservation Initiative declared contained, after burning 4,200 acres of pon-dero- sa pine and oakbrush, on mostly private land. June 30, 1994 - Met some people. Got bored. to another bar. Met some We We other people. didn't get bored. drank some more beer. didn't. Jamey ing of the didn't. PI ease, think when By planning ahead, you can fly from Moab to Salt Lake for as low Please check in 30 minutes prior to flight Failure to do so may result In p forfeiture of your seat. as $138.00 round trip. Joint Fares Available through Delta, Continental and American Airlines. MsmisiLdEridax f f . Call Dsean . Tag-A-Lo- Aflfata Item 1 Time 8:10 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 3:20p.m. 5:10 p.m. . Safi Lake City ; t Moab - Salt Lake City , C Moab Time Pepad . jSufee Moab Salt Lake City Moab Salt Lake City Time Lake Oily 9:10 a.m. Salt 10:40 a.m. 4:20 p.m. Lake Crty 6:10p.m. Moab or Alpine Air, Tours, for reservations and information 259-894- 6, Restrictions apply. All airfares are subject to change without notice. advance purchase fare. $138 round trip airfare is an . I j 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:25 p.m. - Moab City Council passed a proclamation prohibiting open burning and children playing near the highly flammable Mill Creek and Pack Creek as they course through the city. July 21, 1994 Moab City e Council approved a to a obtain agreement new city hall. The $538,000 deal involved the former state office building property on 200 South Street. A $50,000 grant from the O. C. Tanner Company was anlease-purchas- nounced for the Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve just west of Moab. The Nature Conservancy said that the funds would be spent on nature trails and other facilities at the preserve. Utah Division of Wildlife authorities were planning on selling applications for deer permits, after an initial offering did not fill quotas set ear875-acr- e lier. July 28, 1994 Members of the Grand Education Assn, ratified a salary negotiation package with the Grand County School District, which included a base salary increase of For the first time since the end of World War II, the number of people visiting national parks was heading town. Even visitation at Arches National Park was leveling off, and may even be lower than the previous year, if trends con- 4. tinued. Aug. 4, 1994The Grand County Council voted to turn down a request that would have rezoned land south of Spanish Trail Road to reduce lot size acre. from one acre to Nearby residents who opposed the change said they wanted to preserve the rural character of Spanish Valley, and opposed smaller lot' sizes. The BLM announced new rules aimed at settling longstanding confusion over the existence and management of many western roads across public lands. U. S. Sen. Bob Bennett expressed disappointment with the proposed rules which, he said, would be a threat to the economy of virtually every county in the state. Aug. 11, 1994 Residents attending a special public hearing listened to a report from the Grand County Council on why the county needs more general fund rev one-ha- lf 105 degrees. Aug. 18, 1994The Grand County Council rejected a to look for a buyer for the Old Spanish Trail Arena, and its previous decision to hire a professional manager for the facility. Citing the need to begin rebuilding the financial stability of the county, the Grand County Council voted to increase the 1994 total general fund property tax collection. The action would bring an expected 30 increase in taxes on previously existing properties in the county. Aug. 25, 1994The Moab City Council voted down a proposal to get rid of the Bed and pro--pos- al Breakfast ordinance, finery near Green River, which was designed to produce gasoline from used motor oil. Kate Kitchell was named District Manager of BLMs large Moab District. The second season of the Moab Music Festival was set to begin this week under the dome on Sand Flats Road. Sept. 15, 1994 Mayor Tom Stocks this week questioned the decision of the Solid Waste District to borrow $1 million for a new landfill in the county, but Councilman Bill McDougald criticized both the city and county councils for not signing an "interlocal agreement with the district to share both organizational and financial responsibility for construction. Although a number of small film productions were being planned here for fall, it appeared that no major features would be made until the spring of 1995, a spokesman for the local film commission said. Sept. 22, 1994 By the end of next summer, Green River officials planned to open play on a new nine hole golf course under construction in the middle of the community. The (Cont. on Page A-- 5 ANNE MILLER, C.N.M. NURSE-MIDWIF- E at CHAMISA WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE 630 West 400 North Now Accepting Patients For: Counseling Pre-Concepti- on Care Hospital Birthing Services Family Planning Post Partum Care Norplant & lUD'S Vaginal Urinary Tract Infections Sexually Transmitted Infections Menstrual Irregularities PMS Annual Exams, including PAP Tests - Breast Exams Moab : Salt Lake City, 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Moab ", : ' Salt Lake City 5:00 p.m. 6:25 p.m. BAGGAGE POLICY: A passenger is allowed two (2) bags up to 40 lbs. free. Additional charge over 40 pounds. A bicycle must be in a box and will be $30 each way, or $60 round trip. . AIR FREIGHT: For pickup and delivery, contact Redtail Aviation, 259-742- 1 Depo-prover- a, Menopausal Care and Counseling Phone 259-446- 6 for Appointment u but agreed to look at changes in the law later in the year. The Grand County Fair was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, and run during the rest of the year. A rain containing nearly a half-inc-h of moisture, gave some relief from the extremely hot and dry weather that had plagued the area. Sept. 8, 1994 Book Cliffs Energy Corp. announced that it had begun operation of its re- Pre-Nat- al SALT LAKE CITY MOAB SCHEDULE (Effective Date Nov. 1, 1994) month. CERTIFIED Call FLY TO SALT LAKE CITY ON ALPINE AIR vision rules later in the enue, and then voiced displeasure at the looming property tax increase in November. Julys heat broke all records, with only days listed with high temperatures under the 100 degree mark. Eleven days during the month logged days over production Geronimo was made here, this had been a record year for inquiries by companies wanting to do work here. July 14, 1994 Efforts to finance construction of a new landfill ran into a snag when the Grand County Council declined to sign an interlocal JmeTidrove. We activities had been planned for July 4th, according to the Moab Chamber of Commerce. Fire restrictions were placed all over Utah, including Grand County, and Chamber of Commerce officials were debating whether or not to cancel a July 4th fireworks display near Kens Lake in San Juan County. Only 20 of Grand Countys voters turned out to cast ballots in Primary Election. Monday, July 7, 1994 Extremely hot, dry and windy weather was making for an explosive year for wildfires. Work on a number of fires, including a large one in the Book Cliffs area was underway, and crews were stretched thin because of similar situations all over the west. The local film commission announced that despite an apparent lull in filming activities after a year when the film- Drank some beer. Went A full day of agreement on management of the local solid waste district. The Grand County Council extended the moratorium on new subdivisions in the county, while preparing for a public hearing on new subdi- 0 Cj TP f) "j 18 ol ;3 it Id 'A 31 .T t3 9 U H o 8 |
