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Show Wct Page A8 Thursday, October 7, 2004 tEtmeg-nbepcrtfrg- nt Candidate Forum is Oct. The League of Women and Jim Salmon from District candidate Dave 4, Cozzens, and incumbent Jim Lewis. In District 2, Jerry Vot- ers of Grand County invites the public to the Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 13, 7 p.m. at the Civic Center (450 East 100 North). Candidates who are running for Grand County Council, School Board, and the Utah House of Representatives in District 55 will be asked to respond to questions by a League moderator. The League, in response to community input and concerns, has prepared the questions. Speakers at the forum include County Council candidates Audrey Graham at-lar- McNeely has no opposition. School Board candidates from District 2 are Deb Hren and Hilary Ward. District 5 has no opposition, and District 3 has no candidate. The Utah House of Representatives from District 55 are Ronald S. Regehr, John Weisheit, John Mathis, and Dale Flace. In District 69, Brad King has no Moab Century Tour, a Lance Armstrong Foundation benefit event. Its great to raise so much money for the LAF, but it also feels good to bring this group to Moab. We had 1400 s riders and spending two nights and days in moab, positively impacting retail shopping, lodging and restaurants. Road cyclists visitor are also a on the surrounding public lands as they enjoy our magical landscape on paved roads from the seat of their bicycle, reported event direcnon-rider- low-impa- the Century Tour filled our rentals to capacity. Similar reports came from many of the local lodg- ing companies. The cyclists came back to town with big appetites and filled local restaurants. We had a lot of hungry people wanting pas- tas and salads reported Summer Daye of Pasta Jay's, and ended up having one of our best weekends, right up there with Jeep Safari. Mountain bikers will be next in town, with both the Fat Tire Festival and 24 Hours of Moab later this month. Road bikers will back in town the first weekend in March for the Moab Skinny Tire Festival, also organized by Griffith, Johnston and their organizational team as a benefit for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Anyone who doesnt think Moab is the Biking Capital of the World has not been to town lately. Mark Griffith. Riders came to Moab from three countries and 24 states ... an incredible turnout for a new event. A lot of local riders also registered this year. Colette Johnston, event coordinator explained that the popularity of road biking has really taken off, and this event has put Moab in the spotlight as a great road biking destination for many riders who only thought they could come to Moab to mountain bike. I really enjoyed the century ride. This was my first trip to Utah and the first time I have ridden a bicycle at an elevation above 2000 feet. I enjoyed the ride and the scenery very much. offered participant Bill Welch, of Willburton, Oklahoma The Moab Century Tour event. The is a three-da- y on main event was Saturday, a century ride (100 miles) from Moab, over the La Sal Mountains on the Loop Road, to Dewey Bridge, then back to town along the Colorado Two shorter River. rides of 65 miles and 45 miles gave cyclists the opportunity to do the La Sal Loop Road or just go up and back on Route 128 along the Colorado River. All riders converged in Strong, Effective Leadership are challenging incumbent State Sen. Mike Dmitrich. Local ballot issues regardreduction of the County the ing Paid for by Steve Jones. Council from seven members to Grand County Sewing Club and Service Club joined forces over the summer. The Youth Garden Project two groups helped create about 30 Cool Collars. These collars are filled with water retaining beads (polyacrylamide). These beads are fastened in the middle of a collar thats long enough to drape around an adults neck. They will keep an individual cool for 8 hours at a time. When they dry out, just give them a quick dip in water and they are again ready for use. These 30 collars were sent to Jared Shumway in Iraq. Jared is the son of Verna Butcher. 9th Annual Harvest Celebration of the years harvest and the work ofMoabs youth ... Saturday, October 9, F00D at the YGP site next to the high school live music A celebration m KIDS GAMES $5adult, $3students, seniors FREE if you bring your own dish (call to tell us what youll bring, 259-232- 6-- VOTE NOVEMBER 2nd Moab Area Chamber of Commerce is conducting Candidate Debates ct tor and founder 100 4-- H Century road bike tour fills the town Last weekend saw a surge of visitors in town coinciding with 2nd Annual I support President Bush Peay and Constitution Party candidate William P. Sharp soldiers in Iraq stations were popular as riders took the opportunity to refuel on fruits, juice and carbs. will be discussed. The entire forum will be videotaped for rebroadcast on Channel 21 in the weeks leading to the election on November 2. After the formal program is completed, the candidates and issue spokespeople will be available to speak informally with the public. Republican Phillip O. Cool Collars go to American Aid five, and designating all Council seats to at large positions, opposition. 9 13 at the regular scheduled Tuesday luncheons Audrey beginning October 5th and then each Tuesday thereafter until the election. GRAHAM t&mnm utm& for GRAND fi County Council rrrrra Audrey supports a phased-i- n approach to higher education in Grand County. Take the time to find out what the issues are that directly effect our lives. Be informed. No vote means no voice." housing does not hurt current residents. low-inco- Patd fbrGRAHAM for GRAND 'Tine h ft 'fwe ywfff staked- ft 4! Television 1 : I ft lit b yw Prff lunch catered by Slickrock Cafe. It was a wonderful way to end the ride. The park was filled with music and good yw - Bathroom Mirror Refrigerator Park for a festive picnic 10 b 4! 4! the afternoon at Swanny For more information call the Moab Chamber of Commerce b ft yw ticked- - I ft dfirffnnf Chamber welcomes all the public to attend She envisions launching a winter quarter session, which would augment our slow season. This would allow the community to grow with the college and ensure that competition for jobs and fmim Photo by Sue Befagamba b ft fi yW 77W -- prff yW 4! 4! Dresser b ft fff 4! Closet Door Microwave cheer. We are still totaling up FRIENDLY REMINDERS FROM QUESTAR GAS TO GET YOUR FURNACE READY FOR WINTER. the proceeds from registrasale of jerand the fees tion other merand balloons seys, chandise, reported Colette Johnson, but I know Lance will be very pleased with our donation. The LAF supports cancer research and is also a pioneer in survivorship programs. Each ride participant was given a Live Strong yellow bracelet that are also available online for one dollar at wearyellow.com, with all proceeds benefitting LAF. The Century Tour had a big impact on local business, filling up motels and restaurants alike. Wendy Flanders, Owner Manager of Moab Condo Rentals reported that winiisnnrc With cooler weather just around the corner it's time to have a licensed heating professional perform a routine maintenance inspection on your furnace. Here are some other things you can do yourself: Clean or replace the filter. Check the blower belt and oil the blower motor. Furnaces need to breathe. Keep openings dear. combustion-ai- Check to see that the vents in the house are unobstructed. an ideal time to make sure your spoce-an- d g equipment has a water-heatin- Green Sticker. A Green Sticker indicates your appliance has been property adjusted for the gas supplies entering Questar Gas's system. 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