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Show Page A2 tjlfrg tiIfmgg-,3- 1 &?& Thursday, December 30, 2004 wV review Year-en- d ifclafe I I Jjkib at:d coaa rorcovEiEOT cthei) (uorrsa v ,1 - ip La Sal Mountains, identified horse facilities and drafted recommendations for the Bureau of Land Managements , Resource Management Plan, Feuding Steen brothers agree to settlement . . . " " Near the spot where Ura nium King Charlie Steen struck it rich more than 50 years ago, the bitter court fight over the remains of his familys estate ended January 14 when attorneys for broth- ers Mark and Andrew Steen reached a settlement. Andrew, 55, and Mark, 53, sued each other in Moabs Seventh District Court, accusing one another of depleting the familys assets and seeking financial compensation for their losses. After hearing two days of testimony, Judge Lyle Anderson urged the parties on Wednesday to reach a settle- ment. Following 90 minutes of negotiations in the morning and another hour over lunch, they announced a deal. January 29 More aggressive economic development - ... The Moab Area Economic Development Committee held its second 2004 planning session on Jan. 22, and will clearly hold at least two more, after agreeing to its planning process and getting specific about potential projects and funding. Proposed changes to the process include formally tying the committees work to economic development goals in the county and city master plans; using a longer-term framework; and inserting measurable objectives in each years work plan. The loudest call for this sharper focus came from Grand County Council ber Rex Tanner, who weighed in on several items, including funding. While the county and city pay for coordinator Ken Davey and the cost of the economic development office, project funding often comes from grants and state programs. year-to-ye- ar Progress on animal shelter . . . Orphaned animals in ' Grand County are about to have their luck change. Sev-- . eral local entities have pooled their resources in making 1 their visions of an animal shelter in Moab a reality. Moab City, Grand County, the Humane Society of Moab Valley (HSMV) and donors, Hans and Madeline Weibel, met last week to discuss preliminary plans for the proposed shelter that is to be located at the Moab City Public Works Yard on Kane Creek Road. Donna Metzler, Moab City Manager, and Animal Control Officer, Randy Zimmerman, have dedicated the last several months to visiting nearby animal shelters and coming up with a preliminary design for the building. A building design has been donated by architect, Jim Dressier, which includes a 2400 square foot facility and space for 24 cats ' and 13 dogs February 5 Library approved by huge majority . . . Grand County voters overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 million general obligation bond to build a new public li- brary. County Clerk Fran .5-- n mmmm Evsrvdav EQtMn ' ' 7.3MM - t?tt r fN IM ft ow How 3 f, i r $gj) man ft M mil Kttm ijemn . ftoftttft . n tor turnout was brisk, but the pace slowed throughout the day as snow began to accumulate in the Moab valley. Townsend said 22.5 percent of the 7,002 registered Grand County voters cast ballots Tuesday. The bond passed by a landslide 71 percent. In all, 1,116 voters favored the library bond; while 453 voted against the measure. Jail overcrowding The Grand County Jail is overflowing, and Sheriff Jim .Nyland says county officials must act quickly to come up with at least a temporary so- lution that reduces the countys liability. In recent months the inmate population at the d facility has hovered in the mid-50and Nyland said he does not expect the numbers to drop anytime soon. An unusually high number of female inmates has compounded the 44-be- s, - seven beds are available in the womens cell block, but 20 female prisoners are in custody. The overflow female inmates are sleeping on the floor, crowding small cells. That violates state and federal regulations, and exposes the county to possible lawsuits, Nyland said. two-pers- February A1 Other gifts waiting for Grand County's own little New Year are: a $20 gift cer- -. tificate from Canyonlands Trading Post; lunch for two from Moab Diner; a $25 gift certificate from City Market; 1 lb. of Columbian Coffee from Dave's Comer Market; four free movie rentals from Royce's Electronics; a $25 savings account and piggy bank from Zions Bank; a baby balloon bouquet from Balloonatic; and a haircut from Joe's is a problem . . . problem Pg- - 12 Community bike project underway . . . A fleet of 15 to 20 yellow bikes will soon fill the bike sacks of downtown Moab. The bikes will belong to kids who go to Moab Academy, Red Rock Elementary and HMK Intermediate School. Theyll belong to teenagers hanging out on Main Street on Saturday nights and to Castle Valley-ite- s who want to park their cars and run errands via Beauti Terrace. Contest rules: Winning baby must be bom to parents who reside in Grand County area. Exact time and date of birth must be specified by a professional or the birth. must be statement Written health-car- e midwife attending submitted to The Hines-Independe- nt no later than Jan. 2, 2005. In the event there is no winner by that date, the contest will be extended until a winner is declared. New Year's baby revisited gifts Allen Memorial Hospital will celebrate the first child bom in the hospital with a gift of a new child safety seat and a basket of baby gifts. Last year Allen Memorial treated two New Year babies - one bom in the hospital and one born at home - each maintaining a certain first Grand County birth status. To avoid confusion, we will donate a case of diapers to the first bom gifts provided by the New Year Baby contest in The and offer our own gift to the first baby bom here, said Joy Trotter of Allen Memorial Hospital. It could be the same Times-lndependen- t, baby! Theyll belong to all grandfathers and little sisters, river guides and librarians, tourists and travelmuscle-powe- r. ers living in or passing through Moab. The yellow bikes soon to be ubiquitous throughout the downtown of our small community will belong to you and to me. Scott Anderson, who is a teacher at Moab Academy, is the passion fueling Moabs community bike project. The basic idea is to have a fleet of bikes on the street, said Anderson. If you see a (yellow bike, pick it up and ride it where you want and the hope is for it to stay in the downtown area. The goal is to get kids and adults out oftheir cars and to get out for a little exercise. Planners hours cut ... The Grand County Council voted last week to retain planning consultant Richard Grice, but slashed Grices allotted monthly work hours from 28 to eight. The 2004 county budget passed by the council in December significantly cut funding for Grices position, and council members said last month they must revise his contract, or retain a different planner in order to meet those budget constraints. By a 0 vote, the council agreed to retain Grice on a very limited basis to provide support for the Grand County Planning and Zoning Commission and county zoning administrator Mary Hofhine. Council chair Judy Carmichael said 6-- Continued on page A3 During the week of 1221 04 to 122804 the Moab Police Department responded to the following incidents: 1 theft; 1 911 hang-up- ; detention order; 4 drug incidents; 1 civil problem; 1 vacation house check; 2 burglaries; 5 traffic offenses; 1 disorderly conduct; 1 motorist assist; 1 information report; 2 harassments; 1 criminal mischief; 1 agency assist; 1 ambulance assist; 1 DUIdrugs; 1 citizen arrest; 12 animal control calls, city and county. Total incidents: 26, total citations: 19; total accidents: 2; total arrests: 14; found property: none. Tip of the week: NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY Need a ride home after consuming alcohol? If a shuttle is not available, call an officer for a ride home. Moab City Police Department serving our community. 1 juvenile 435-259-89- Last chance in 2004 to order a video or CD of the GREAT class reunion for the years 0 that was held this past Labor Day. Call Mac McLean at 801.737.9212 or 67-7- ' moabmaccomcast.net Season's greetings We really appreciate your patronage and wish you all a joyous holiday season. Thanks folks! - v- rfnzifa mil ! 1 r.i oacx Mttmift 0u ft fte bp jrcow b hm napi Mtoa)tflMiawoMWIMimnimiiMcai4MMn)rMimliMMMMntMB cmmmtttm. r Urt Can iron HMm Continued from Townsend said morning voter Continued from page A 1 1 New Year's baby ... bcrromxn IKS A our nflutti an not rn)awX PM M S. C&K- - Grand Rental Center 1831 S. HWY 191 259-697- 6 |