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Show Page A2 West Nile virus Solutions for parkway . . . Continued from page Continued from page 1 tarsalis mosquito, which 1 stops biting in the Moab area around September 20. Another vector mosquito, Culex erythrothorax, bites into October, but only within or near the Sloughs. There are commercially available sprays and wipes to station to keep track of how much reusable material is being removed. In early July, Melnicoff approached the Moab City Council with the idea for Friends of the Parkway." The council was supportive and since then the city has donated the money for recent advertisements. David Olsen, Moab City protect individual horses against mosquito bites, and these, if properly applied, can provide protection. For protection next season, horses should be vaccinated by n March, and a booster may be needed. Community Development Director, is working on a map of the parkway citing who has adopted which section, which will be displayed on one of the entryway kiosks. Solutions goal is to have ten groups signed up by the end of September, and theyre more than half way there already. Moab City Police and mid-seaso- Some Grand County Council members asked the Green Solutions Curbside Recycling have sponsored sections of the parkway, as Mosquito District to provide services to the ranch where the horse died. Phillips explained that the district is only the 25 square miles of Moab and Spanish Valleys, from Atlas south to the county line, and that the district does not have resources well as other individuals and to spare. Only the taxpayers within the district pay for our groups. Moab City Council and staff have been approached about adopting a not all of Grand services County. If the people in outlying areas of the county want mosquito abatement, then they should have the county expand the district section, also. Other projects Solutions has on the back burner are the purchase of a piece of pasture land adjacent to the new Maverik and getting the water flowing in MR Creek through town by having people donate their unused irrigation shares back into the creek. The healthier the whole planet gets, the healthier the community legally and increase the districts tax base. Until that is done, expanded the district with the help of state money this Melnicoff. For more informa- spring. The legislature allocated, through the Utah Department of Agriculture, $.5 million specifically for coun- - on Solutions and Friends of the Parkway call Sara Melnicoff at tion 259-091- it would be illegal to pull resources away from our responsibilities in the valley, said Phillips. The county could have said gets, 0. Hearing will consider request for new 5.17 acre subdivision Red Valley Estates, a single family subdivision on a 5.17 acre parcel of land on Holyoak Lane and Amel Lane, will be built if the Grand County Council approves a recommendation from the County Planning Commission. A hearing on the request has been scheduled for Sept. 8 at An evening of solo acoustle 6 p.m. in the County Council Chambers to provide an opportunity for public comments on the request. Applicants are Randy Day, Kelly and Mike Shumway. The proposed sudivision would include 20 single famy resiily lots in a dential zone. multi-famil- guitar artistry. Michael Is I vL great guitarist. My kindred spirit.' - Michael Hedges 'If I could play guitar the way Michael Gulezian docs, I would just sit in front of a mirror and watch myself do it. - Garrison Keillor, on "A Prairie Home Companion' $10 general admission 83 E. Center St. , Phillips. Though no birds or mammals have tested positive in the Moab Valley since the magpie collected July 30, West Nile virus has continued to expand its presence. Additional mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus. Two species of Cul?x mosquitoes are now infected. Culex erythrothorax, a little reddish-yellomosquito indigenous to the bulrush-catta- il marshes of the Sloughs, was found positive for the virus for the first time anywhere outside Southern California. It is likely to play a role in transmitting the virus among birds in the marsh. We expect to see more dead birds soon, said Phillips. Since the initial detection in Grand and Washingw ton Counties the last week of July, West Nile virus has expanded to Box Elder, Davis, Duchesne, Salt Lake, Uintah, and Utah Counties, including a second horse, several sentinel chickens, dozens of mosquito pools, and five confirmed human cases. To help with surveillance, the public needs to report dead birds, especially crows, ravens, magpies, and jays, to the Mosquito District 1 or to Animal at Control at 259-716- 259-893- 8. For more information or to report green swimming pools or other stagnant water, call 259-716- $7 seniors Moab, Ut 84532 A-- & students 435.259.3861 Carol Delaney & Tom Eyler , Opening Reception Saturday, Sept. 4, 5-- 10 p.m. by Jeff Richards by Jeannine Wait contributing writer Moabs Catholic Church has a new priest. Father Rick Sherman has recently been transferred here from Park City and was comfortably dressed in shorts and sandals contributing writer Moab Community School, the communitys new charter school, had enrolled a total of 73 students as of last weekends deadline, just nine shy of its target enrollment of 82. and will open Aug. 30. Moab Community School director Theresa Carey said this week that all of the students who have applied thus far are registered, and that no random drawing was needed last Friday to limit the class sizes to 12 per grade level. The school, which operated as the private Moab Academy last school year, teaches grades kindergarten through 8th grade. As a charter school, it will receive public funding by Wiley contributing writer Moab City Council unanimously denied a request for a zone change by the property owners of 38 East 200 North, east of the Landmark Hotel. Property owner Bonnie Eckert spoke to the council on August 10 citing that her recently pur- chased property is split in half between R3 residential and 3 commercial and that she would like her property to be rezoned to entirely The Eckerts, who live in Colorado, want to rent out a portion of their property for weekly and nightly rentals to help offset their costs. C-- C-- 3. ate according to guidelines established by the Utah State Office of Education. Carey said 43 students of this years current total attended Moab Academy last year, and that virtually all of those who did so chose to enroll in Moab Community School. The only exceptions were those who went on to high school and one student who was suspended at the end of the school year, she said. Carey said the charter school has already attracted a few families from out of the area, including one from Texas, another from Alaska, and some from the Salt Lake area. Carey also said that seven he was in Sweeten said zone of change at support the mind was first but his changed after receiving several letters from neighboring residents. Council member Kyle Bailey raised the possibility of instituting a conditional use on the property during the August 10 meeting and again during the August 24 meeting. This would accommodate the Eckerts wishes without need for a zone change. The council unanimously approved sending the item back to the planning commission for consideration of a conditional use for the 38 East 200 North property. Council member Rob specific plans in mind and for two years he wandered on the road - hiking, English to non-Engli- tutoring sh speakers as a literacy volunteer, occasionally participat- ing in retreats at various seminaries and monasteries and also working with environmental wilderness issues. After two years on the road he took a position as an assistant to a special education teacher in a Salt Lake middle school and spent one year Although the temperature scripture study begins. These days, there is also instruction in business and financial management of church affairs. Summers during seminary years are spent in pas- days, he remained there until 1985 when he was transferred to Salt Lake City with the U.S. Treasury. In 1988 he left the Treasury and joined First Security Bank in SLC. By 1990 he felt two things strongly one was that crunching numbers was not his lifes work and the other was a call to do Gods work. He quit his job with no oper- Request to change zone to commercial denied Council by City Michelle that took place as he was overseed renovaing the tion of his living quarters at St Pius. His journey to the priesthood and to Moab has been a long time in the making. He grew up in Iowa with four sisters and one brother. After graduating from high school in 1973 he joined the Air Force for four years. Upon completion of his military service he went to college for four years, graduating from Arizona State University in 1981 with a degree in finance. In 1982 he took a job in Casper Wyoming working as a Federal Bank examiner. could drop 70 degrees in two the state and will from Saint Pius Catholic Church welcomes new priest - September Moab Art Walk Moab Community School to open as a Charter School August 30 1. much-neede- 'ul 'A ties and municipalities to expand or create mosquito abatement programs around the state. I thought this was something the county should consider. Every year we get some mosquito complaints from outlying areas, said during the interview that czicn a. Thursday, August 26, 2004 ffltmeg-ttftgpgnhe- nt in language immersion in Mexico. After his seminary training he spent a year and a half at St. Joseph parish in Ogden, Utah where his congregation included over 1,000 families. Spanish-speakin- g The St. Pius Catholic community anticipates working closely with the local Hispanic community in Moab. As potential Hispanic leaders are identified they will be asked to work with Father Rick to assess what type and level of ministry seems appropriate. When Father working with kids with learning disabilities and be- new teaching positions have been filled (roughly two thirds of the faculty), and that the parents and teachers who comprise the schools governing board have been actively involved in the hiring process. We had 50 highly qualified applicants, including some from other countries, she said, adding that virtually all of the hiring was done locally. The school, which bills itself as an arts- - and adventure-base- d learning environment, will open next week on Monday, Aug. 30, and follow essentially the same calendar as Grand County School District, except that MCS will let out one week later next spring. Next year, well be on the same schedule (as the local school district), Carey noted. As for transportation, MCS is working on a putting together a parent carpooling program, since any sort of busing agreement with Grand County Schools seems highly unlikely at this point. CLARIFICATION County Councilman McLeod was raising concerns expressed in a letter from a constituent last week when he questioned whether a private club license was appropriate for Sorrel River Ranch. A story was in the unclear on that point. Times-Independe- learned that a transfer out of Park City was imminent, his only expressed interest was this assignment to St. Pius X parish in Moab. He loves hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and all outdoor activities. He has been a priest for only four years and this is his first assignment as a pastor with his own parish. His emphasis in St. Pius parish will be to help his parishioners to develop a deeper spiritual life. Welcome to Moab Father six-ye- ar Rick. Need Printing? Stop by for prices THE TIMES-INDEPENDE- NT 35 E. CENTER 259-75- 25 Rick th Tfl Annual havioral disorders. In 1993 after working in a factory and substitute teaching for the year, he entered a seminary in Mount Angel Oregon where he remained for six years. Seminary training covers background material in literature, art history, philosophy, humanities, and church his- Saturday, Aug. dam-Sp- m Games, Food, Dingo, Client Auction tory and theology before ficooby Doo & Harry Potter Bouncers! Tickets toral assignments. Later comes language training with Father Rick building on his junior high school Spanish and previous work with 2?, Rotary Park .25$ each or 44-- for $10.00 Come spend a fun filled day with your family!!! are cordially invited to a free seminar on.. Hispanic immigrants with You ish and two summers spent Marketing Your Moab Business two years of additional Span- (Extended Hours) Meet the artists at the reception and enjoy refreshments. Show runs until October 31 are the business opportunities in Moabs future? How can you, as a Moab business, market to the world? What programs and services are available to both established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs? What Louise Seiler: Exceptionally talented painter. Her whimsical and extraordinary paintings guarantee a smile at the least. Her subjects range from landscapes to fanciful themes of mythic lore utilizing acrylic, watercolor, gourds. Joyful! These topics and more will be part of a Marketing Your Moab Business seminar Wednesday, September 8, 2004 sponsored by Moab Area Economic Development, the Moab Chamber of Commerce, Utah State University Extension and Workforce Services. Dorina Krusemer: Exquisite custom designed jewelry and stained glass artist. Her work lights up ones spirit through her unique use of glass, gem stones, and wrapping with silver. Beautiful! Wednesday, Sept. 8 - 8:30 a.m. to Noon Ramada InnArches Dining Room 196 Custom Framing Available fiends, vacations, etc.) Year-roun- d (graduation, weddings, four legged discount when framing family photos A1 South Main in Moab For more information, call Ken Davey at Moab Area Economic Development, Father Rick Sherman 259-134- h 8. |