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Show He Page A2 1 its first annual cleanup day. Volunteers spent Saturday morning sprucing up the roadside along state Route 128 in preparation for Moabs first big event weekend of the season. About 40 volunteers, half of them local runners who have signed up for Saturdays race, turned out for the races first annual cleanup day. In all, the group collected more than 440 gallons of trash, and almost 300 pounds of recyclables including 116 pounds of aluminum cans, 159 pounds of glass, and 24 pounds of plastic from an stretch of the highway, known locally as the Colorado River 11-mi- le Road. We love to pick up trash, said Moab resident Janet Wile liams as she walked a one-mil- stretch of highway stuffing trash and discarded cans and beer bottles into buckets. I have this theory that if its clean to start with, people are less likely to toss stuff. It may not be true, but its a motivator for me. Sara Melnicoff, a member of the Canyonlands Community Recycling board who helped organize the cleanup, praised race organizers for incorporating a recycling and cleanup effort into the event. They had the vision and foresight to come up with an idea that benefits everybody, Melnicoff said. This is a great way to kick off our tourist sea- funds approved for Brief items of interest three rural Utah projects Library to offer grant proposal class son Race director Bieschke said the cleanup is one way the community is showing its appreciation for the throng of runners who will soon converge on the town for the March 20th event. The opening miles of the race course follow the scenic highway as it bends and turns with the contours of the Colorado River, revealing breathtaking views of Moabs famed redrock mesas around each curve. Weve got one of the most beautiful courses of any race, Bieschke said. It just made sense to make sure its as pristine as possible. This is a good thing for the community and the racers too. We want these people to see Moab at its best. Now in its 29th year, the half marathon, sponsored by Moabs Rim Rock Roadrun-ner- s running club, has become one of Moabs most popular events - growing from a mere 21 participants its first year to more than 4,300 in 2004. It is The Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board has approved $195,000 in supplemental funds for three entities to complete local improvement projects. The following received days, jumpstarting Moabs economy and marking the end of the traditionally slow winter season. In the past few years, the number of runners vying for entry into the race has grown so large that Bieschke instituted a lottery system this year to ensure parity ensure for each potential registrant. Last year the race filled in four days by mail, she said. People who live far away had virtually no chance to return their entry forms in time. The lottery gives everyone an equal chance. This year, the event has also raised $7,500 for local charities by auctioning off 50 slots in the race to the highest bidder, and from runners who did not gain entry and elected to donate their $30 entry fee for distribution to one of four local groups. The Canyonlands Recycling Center is one of the groups that will benefit from funds: Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District $5,000 grant for planning for the construction of a new fire station - in the district in Grand County. Levan - $95,000 grant to relocate and upgrade water system facilities so that a bypass road around the Juab County community can be realigned and widened. North Emery Water Users Special Service District -- $47,500 grant, $47,500 interestloan for the district in Emery County to install a wa- -free ter line and purchase machin Utah residents interested in the management and conservation of public lands have an opportunity to become those fundraising efforts, directly involved through Bieschke said. Three other lo- Seekhaven, cal the Humane Society, and the Grand County Hospice, will also receive a portion of the funds, she said. Bieschke said the auction, which was not disclosed until participation on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC). Council members provide advice and recommendations to BLM concerning the use and management of 22 million acres of public land in Utah. Nominations are being accepted for five positions on the RAC. The Secretary of the Interior makes all of the three-yea- r appointments to the broad-basecitizen council. The deadline for sending nominations and letters of support to the BLM is Monday, ts after the lottery was completed, caused hard feelings with some runners who thought all the available spots should have been included in the regular lottery draw. She will hold the auction again next year - it raised $3,500 for local charities including a high bid of $265 - but Bieschke said it will be announced in ad- d, April 19. vance. The RAC has been an excellent way to keep citizens engaged in the resource issues Volunteers for Saturdays cleanup said they were happy to help the Rim Rock Roadru-nner- s prepare for the big event. I was out here for a bike festival last week and noticed how much litter there was along the road, said Moab resident Donna Grah. We all have to contribute in some way. Picking up litter is the least I can do. Russ Tangren, also from Moab, agreed that litter is a big problem along Grand Countys roadways. I like to see the river road kept clean. Its a beautiful road, said Tangren. Somebody described it as one of the most beautiful places on the planet. I agree. Id like to see it kept nice for all of us and for the visitors. facing the public lands in Utah, said BLM Utah State Director Sally Wisely. BLM managers look forward to having more Utahns become involved in this collaborative process, bringing fresh ideas to the table. The Utah RAC consists of 15 members. The RAC charter provides for members to serve terms, on a staggered d of the basis, with council subject to appointment or reappointment each year. The following positions are open on the RAC this year Two positions are open in category one (Commodity), which includes holders of ar one-thir- federal grazing permits, energy and mineral development , timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, HtmJrajcjuahhA. vehicle use and commercial recreation affordable, fast, quality optical service interests. One position is open in category two which includes Prescription Eyewear (Non-Commodit- Contact Lenses located in Spanish Valley When looking to simplify their financial lives or curb the temptation to spend, many . its own inviolable laws, and humanity is portrayed as a crude, destructive interloper in the natural scheme of things. Covering seven continents and landscapes from the Eiffel Tower and Monument Migration is a technically Valley to the Arctic and Amazon, Winged innovative film of staggering natural beauty. Thursday March 25, 7:00 pm $8.00 rs $4.00 Members Star Hall & Students nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historic interests, dispersed recreation and wild horse and burro groups. Two positions are open in category three (Local Area Interest) which includes holders of state, county or local elected office, Native Am- erican Tribes, employees of a State agency responsible for management of natural resources, academicians involved in natural sciences and the Nominees will be evalpublic-at-larg- e. uated on their education, training, and experience ofthe issues involving Public lands in Utah. They should have demonstrated a commitment to collaborative resource decision-makin- g. All nominations must be accompanied by letters qf reference from the interests or organization to be rep- a completed nomination form, as well as any other information that speaks to the nominees qualifications. Nomination forms are available from BLM offices, and from BLMs resented, website at http: www.ut.blm.gov. RAC members serve without monetary compensation, but are reimbursed for travel and meal expenses. BLM consults with Utah Governor Olene Walker before its recomforwarding mendations to the Secretary for the final decision. All nominations and letters of reference should be sent to: Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, 324 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111, Attn: Sherry Foot. For additional information, contact Special Programs Coordinator, Sherry Foot at (801) 539-419- 5. closing credit cards 3720 Maynard Jacques Perrins mystical documentary transports you to an exalted realm where nature operates under public services. Follow guidelines when 259-949- 2 cinematography of migrating birds in st 259-111- Open burn window is now open Jim Adamson, Grand County Environmental Health Scientist, has announced that the open bum window is open as of March 5, 2004. Notice will be provided when the window is closed. Hunter Safety Classes coming right up 30 Hunter Safety Class will be held March 22, 23, 25, 29, and April 1. The practical shoot will be April 3. Students must and the cost is $6. The class is limited to 40 students. Please contact Darrell Benson pre-regist- er 259-766- people choose to close unused or old credit card accounts. But while getting rid of those cards could lighten your wal- let, there are guidelines that need to be followed when closing credit accounts. Simply cutting up a credit card and throwing it in the trash does not close the account, said Jen Anthony, president of OnePay, a nonprofit debt management organization. To ensure a card is propclosed you need to send a erly certified letter, return receipt requested, to the customer service department of the card issuer. In the letter you should ask the issuer to close the account and report your account to the credit bureaus as closed by consumer. In about 10 days you should receive a confirmation letter stating the account has been closed. If you dont receive a letter, make sure you follow up with a phone call. Last Wednesday, March 10, Grand County emergency response teams were called to an explosion on Spanish Valley Drive. Sheriffs deputies found that Jason Rockwell, 32, had been severely injured when the small oxygen tank he had been filling from a larger one exploded. The blast imbedded metal shards in Rockwells chest and causing major damage to his hands. Listed as serious at Allen Memorial Hospital, Rockwell was transferred to St. Marys Hospital in Grand Junction by helicopter. A spokesperson for St. Marys said that Rockwell is in good condition. Health District sets vaccination clinic The Southeastern Utah District Health Department will hold a mass vaccination clinic Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Creekview Elementary School in Price. Shots are free for adults only (18 years and older). The following vaccinations will be offered: Tetanus, $18 value; Hepatitis A& B Combo, $138 value three shot series); Hepatitis B, $102 value (three shot series); Hepatitis A, $58 value (two shot series). Creekview Elementary School is located at 509 West 500 South in Price, Utah. All adult (18 years and older) residents of Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan Counties are invited to attend. For more information, call Supplies are limited. - 2. Power wheelchairs available The Three Wishes Inc. Program makes available to Senior Citizens and the Permanently Disable Power (Electric) Wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The Power Wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet additional the guidelines of the program. No deposit is required. to see if you qualify. Please call self-prop- el County draft general plan . Continued from page 1 toric. Tonight is the first time I can agree with Bill Love, he said. David Svendson said he was appalled by the councils proposed changes, and Scott Thiele praised the planning process that created the draft general plan. What a nice example of home-grow- n democracy this Thiele said. To really was, turn it on its side by making revisions at this point. . . does an injustice to that process. But several people praised the council for eliminating portions of the plan that they , said might have imposed added restrictions on development. Michelle Walker said citizens who attended the general plan workshops and task force meetings do not provide a good cross section of the views of most county residents. Those who were at the meetings are not necessarily the ones who represent the majority of Grand County, she said. Thank you for making the effort to interfere in the least way possible in the lives of the citizens, she told Ralph Santos urged the council to do everything pos- sible, including eliminating regulations restricting development, to keep down the cost of living in Moab. Moabs going to grow. There is no stopping it, he said. If you put a lot of regulations and a lot of restrictions on everything, yeah, it will Since the length of your credit history makes up a large portion of your credit score, you should never close the accounts youve had the longest, Anthony said. Closing multiple accounts at once can also hurt your credit score by increasing the proportion of the balances on your cards to your total credit limit. Closing a credit card that still has a balance on it is never a good idea, Anthony added. Doing so can trigger a significant increase in your interest rate which could cost you thousands of dollars and add years onto your debt 5. Moabite severely injured in explosion the council. Goggles Repairs The breathtaking low-intere- resource advisory council non-prof- it Film Society Flicks presents ery to clean out lines on a system that collects water from a spring. The work is related to the districts water collection and delivery system improvements for which Community Impact Board funds were approved in 2001. The Community Impact Board is a program of the Utah Division of Community Development. It helps state and local agencies and entities that are, or may be, directly or indirectly impacted by mineral resource development on nearby federal lands and the exclusion of those lands from the local tax base. The board provides assistance through loans grants and for the planning, construction, and maintenance of public facilities. The funds also help community agencies provide BLM seeks names for Utah non-prof- it Sunglasses Accessories The Grand County Public Library will offer a free two-hocourse on writing grant proposals on Wednesday, March 24 at the MARC at 11 a.m. This class will be taught by Eve Tallman, Library Director, and will cover the essential elements of writing 1 to reserve a space. proposals. Please call the library at ur also a favorite among local businesses who estimate the race brings in more than $1 million in revenue over two non-profi- Thursday, March 18, 2004 ttt CEB Half marathon here . . . Continued from page Itmeg-nbcpenbe- . . slow growth, but the property values will go up. Keeping this place so people can live here is more important to me than all the other stuff. And Katherine Holyoak said she wants to see less development restrictions than those contained in the original draft general plan. Some of the things in the master plan would inhibit me from doing some of the development that I would like to do, she said. Dan Kent chastised the council for proposing changes that will further divide the community. Some of the changes that are proposed are going to rupture old wounds that have bled too much already, Kent said. I hope the council can be the mouthpiece of the community on this, not the fist in the mouth trying to stifle it. I hope you can go ahead and approve the plan as it has been written. Citizens who did not attend Tuesdays meeting can still submit opinions on the proposed changes to the draft general plan. The county council will accept written comments received prior to the councils April 6 meeting. The council is expected to vote on the plan at that meeting. Electronic copies of the draft general plan and the councils proposed changes are available by contacting the Grand County Planning AdministraHard copies of tor, the document can be purchased at the Copy Center, 59 S. Main, for less than $5. 259-134- 3. After a long winter and the Christmas season, stuff can really start to pile up... But spring is here and its Yard Sale time again... Sell your stuff in The Times CLASSIFIEDS! $3.50 for 20 words or less Call 259-75- 25 and get started on your spring cleaning! |