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Show (Eh c Page A2 Moab farmers market opens for another year Summer is upon us and it is once again time for the Moab Farmers Market. The market is held every Saturday, Summer strings is here again Signup for the summer strings program is on June 9 and 10 a.m., and classes run through July 8 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornongs.. Classes will range in length from a half hour to an hour. Most classes will be 45 minutes long, twice a week. This is a free program for young people from 1st grade to 8th grade. Contact Lou Alcorn, 259-434- for 7, more information. Mesa Melodies, ages 10 to will 14, play at the Knave of Hearts on Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m., outside. Come and hear young people whove been in summer strings in years past play some hot fiddle tunes. Do you have items or pictures you would like published? Bring them in by Monday noon THE T1MLS-1ND- 35 E. PENDENT 1 CENT 1 R - 259-75- 25 at Swanny City Park, beginning June 5 from a.m. and running through Last year, the market was held at Swanny City Park for the first time, and the event drew fresh food lovers out in record numbers. Locals and tourists alike enjoyed the comfortable park atmosphere, visited with friends, listened to music, and got the chance to chat with local growers and craftspeople. This year, prominent local mid-Octobe- r. organic growers will be return- ing, including Manzana Springs, Karuna Farms, Fourth East Organic, Youth Garden Project, and Castle Valley growers. Several smaller gardeners will also be joining throughout the season, some participating in the market for the first time. The first few weeks will feature spring crops such as chard, kale, radishes, peas, spinach, and mixed greens. Garden starts for summer crops, flowers, and fresh eggs will also be available. Look forward to juicy tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons and fruit as the season progresses. Local craftspeople add another dimension to the market. Jewelry, metal yard sculpture, ornamental concrete, Thursday, June 3, 2004 nLtmcg-3nbepenbe- nt Californian arrested after by Sadie Warner assistant editor southern California man was charged with attempted murder and kidnapping in 7th District Court Tuesday for allegedly hijacking a Greyhound bus on Interstate 70 Memorial A Day. Thirty Hemandez-Hemande- year-ol- d Antonio a pas- z, senger an eastbound Greyhound bus, produced a large knife and began behaving in a threatening manner, attempting to lunge at the driver. A desecond driver, flected the attack aimed at the drivers throat, receiving a stab wound in the hand. At on off-dut- y, that point Hernandez at- tacked the driver again, this time holding the knife to his throat, threatening to kill him. The alleged hijacker then ordered the driver to stop the bus, leaving the off-dut- y driver and 59 passengers on pressed flower art, carved stone, and pottery are a mere sampling of the variety offered throughout the season. Several craft vendors from previous years were so successful at the market they have opened shops on Main Street. Guest appearances by local musi- cians, and cooking demonstrations by local chefs are also scheduled. the side of the freeway at approximately 2:24 p.m. at milepost 170. A passing motorist spied the passengers evacuating the bus and called 911, informing law enforcement as Hernandez ordered the driver to continue driving eastbound. As police arrived, a chase ensued. Hernandez was said to have ordered the driver to ram the police vehicle of Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Rich Haycock, who was in front of the bus. The driver refused, continuing eastbound on the interstate with Haycock in front of the bus and other officers in pursuit and running traffic interference. At some point during the chase Hernandez called 911 and formed the dispatcher that he in- Continued from page But some council members questioned why the county would rehire an architectural firm that received less than stellar reviews on previous work for the county. When you hear the building inspector and the maintenance supervisor say Hey, theyre hard to work with, my answer would be that we dont want to work with them, said councilman Nate Knight. Its The people who called me were concerned with the District 4 Vote for Experience and Leadership! 32 years in State Government Small business owner for 28 years Extensive experience dealing with the State Legislature 45 years service to the Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout & Wood Badge member) Past chairman- - Grand County Solid Waste Special Service District Present chairman- - Grand County Cemetery Special Service District Present Chairman- - Grand County Recreation Special Service District Past advisor to the Grand County Council on environmental, ground water and radioactive waste issues Paid political advertisement 0, at approximately milepost 228, still in Grand County, only three miles from the road block authorities had set up at the UtahColorado boarder. standAfter a taken into was Hernandez off, incifurther without custody dent. Besides the injuries sustained by the y driver, no one else was injured in the incident. The dislocated passengers experienced a three-hou- r te off-dut- delay. Charges filed against Hernandez on June 1 include aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, bus hijacking - all first degree felonies, as well as attempted criminal homicide, two counts assault with intent to commit hijacking, and boarding a bus with a concealed dangerous weapon - all second degree felonies. A trial date has yet to be decided. . . . 1 Council chair Judy Carmichael said several area residents had called her to express concerns about the library board's choice. for County Council was taking the bus to Nebraska to see his estranged wife, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. In the meantime, a Grand County school bus was sent to retrieve the passengers from the side of dropping them at the Greyhound station in Green River to catch another bus. Approximately 68 miles later, Hernandez reportedly went to the back of the bus and began rummaging through the luggage. The driver took the opportunity to pull the emergency break, slowing the bus enough to pull open the front door and jump from the moving bus. The bus came to a stop Selection of library architect a Jim Salmon bus hijack 1-- 70 publics money being tied too closely with the city, Carmichael said. If we have a different architect, thats not such an issue. But Tallman said the project will be closely linked , with the city regardless of which architect is hired. The library board is purchasing the land for the new building from Moab, and both buildings will be connected through the shared heating and cooling system. Carmichael and council-woma- n Joette Langianese have worked closely with Gould Evans on the senior center project, and Car- michael said having different architects for the senior center and the new hospital -which will be built adjacent to one another as part of a new senior and health care complex - has often yielded positive results. Langianese called the library decision really difficult because working with Gould Evans' on the senior center project has been such a positive experience. I really respect all the work the library board has done in making this selection, but Im very challenged on how to decide this, Langianese said. I know who I think would be good. But I have my biases. Ultimately, the council voted 2 against hiring CRS. Langianese abstained from voting and council member Rex Tanner did not attend the meeting. Later, the council to hire Gould Evans. voted Councilman Jim Lewis, who favored sending the issue back to the library board for further 3-- Evans. Theyre very strong. Theyre super people to work with and theyll do a good job, Tallman said. The people of Grand County deserve a good architect, and thats what theyll get. Im enthusiastic about the choice. The decision will also save the county about $20,000 the - difference between Gould Evans $141,750 bid, and the bid of $156,510 submitted by CRS. Tallman said Gould Evans projects that the new 15,000-square-fo- ot library will be completed by December 2005. S0FREE Developmental Check for Infants & children under age 2 Bring in your infant or toddler for a free ear & eye check, height, weight & developmental screening. Early Head Start Building 295 E. Center, Moab Monday June 7 9arn-2p- m 4-- 1 Call 259-560- for appf. or 2 walk-i- by Southeast Utah District Health Dept., Sponsored Early Head Services, Start, Hearing, Speech & Vision and the Division of People with Disabilities. discussion, opposed. The discussion and the councils decision so angered councilman McLeod, who serves as council liaison to the library board, that he immediately left the meeting and did not return. In a telephone interview Tuesday evening, McLeod said he was upset because council members and county staff had not brought their concerns to the library board earlier. It isnt the selection reQv O Miss Grand County Scholarship (Pageant I have a problem with. I think Gould Evans will do a great job, McLeod said. I just thought it could have been handled far better than it was. I was blindsided by all these concerns with the architect of choice. None of these concerns were brought to the library board while the selection process was underway. It would have been very helpful. In a subsequent interview, Tallman said she and the li- Is June 15th! Call Kris at 259-944- or Rochelle 1 for more information! O Girls yrs old. 17-2- 4 Pageant will be held Aug. 14th brary board and staff are happy to work with Gould The Grand County Credit Union is accepting bids on a: 1998 Dodge Ram, 1500 Quad, Extended Cab, V8, Gasoline. This truck can be seen at 186 West Center. 4-do- or, Our phone number is Office hours are 12:00 - 5:00 on Mon., Ties., 259-612- 0711 EI3E ouse1 EURNISHINjGS MOABKPHON 4. Thurs., and Fri., 9:00 - 5:30 on Wed. Minimum bid accepted will be $8,000.00. We will accept bids until June 8. Bids can be turned in at the office during regular hours or mailed to: PO Box 1047, Moab UT 84532. |