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Show TV Listings PORT Area-Wid- e Week in Review Items from regional newspapers Critters cost money ... Davis County Clipper . . . up junkTooele Cleaningsome time now Tooele For City has sought a way to tweak its nuisance abatement law to encourage residents to keep their property free of weeds, junked vehicles and other eyesores. Formerly the city law only provided two alternatives for getting rid of the neighborhood nuisances criminal pros- - ecution (the sledgehammer approach) or traditional abatement notice procedures. The problem was there was no .reasonable middle ground in the law to compel residents to get with the program without throwing the book at them. Last week the city council came up with a third abatement mechanism, civil penalties, in which residents who fail to clean up their property are given the equivalent of a parking citation. This way we can still take it to court, but at least theres a better way to deal with it, one official said. Tooele Transcript Bulletin Subdivision law change Richfield . .. Richfield City adopted a temporary ordinance which will govern how subdivisions are created in the city. The ordinance is a way for the city to quickly address the issue of subdivisions before the whirlwind of subdivisions in Richfield becomes unmanageable, said Larry Lunnen, city council member. The ordinance creates a new policy that is superior to the current process used in creating subdivisions. The new policy will require a detailed review upon applying for a subdivision by members of the city staff. This would allow staff to determine what each developer will have to do in order to create a subdivision. It will also institute fees for each step in the process in order to offset the' cost incurred by the city when subdivions are established. The idea is to put the cost of development back oh the developer, said Lunnen. Richfield Reaper ... Delta The Intermountain Power Project is coming off a record year, and its owners are moving forward with plans to add a third electric generation unit despite the city of Los Angeles backing out as a participant. Fueled by Utahs abundant coal reserves, this project was designed to operate efficiently for a generation or more, said Reed Searle, general manager. Now, some two decades later, the Intermountain Power Project continues to consistently rank among the very best ofAmericas d power plants in reliability, cost efficiency and environmental responsibility he said. During the past year the plant has used nearly 5.8 million tons of coal. Millard County Chronicle Progress coal-fire- Here come the wolves ... Nucla, Colo. Plans are in the works to introduce the Mexican gray wolf to southwestern Colorado and northern New Mexico, according to several members of the federal recovery team. Scientists on the team are leaning toward release of the smaller and greatly endangered wolf rather than the northern grays released in Yellowstone National Park. There is some disagreement in the ranks since the Mexican grays historic range never made it further than southern Arizona and southern New Mexico, said Michael Robinson, recovery team member and Center for Biocarnivore coordinator for the New Mexico-base- d consider which will team the I recovery suspect logical Diversity. said. he wolfe needs our of the most, help subspecies San Miguel Basin Forum Memorial service held . . . U.S. Congressman Jim Matheson offered an address during the 20th anniversary memorial of the Wilberg mine disaster in Emery County. A crowd of approximately 500 gathered to honor the miners lost in the Dec. 19, 1984 tragedy. After a fire erupted approximately 5,000 feet from the main entrance of the Wilberg facility, 27 lives were taken, rocking the entire Price Carbon-Emer- y county mining community. Sun Advocate He blew the whistle Community Traditional options abound for ringing in 2005 in Moab Thursday, December 30, 2004 Fireworks in the valley West Bountiful It appears that our odiferous neighbor, the skunk, can do more than just raise a stink. Together with their country companion, the raccoon, and the usual domestic suspects dogs, cats and the like they can also raise rates for animal control services. Witness West Bountiful. Tuesday night, Davis County Animal control Director DeAnne Hess appeared before members of the city council there to explain why she had to ask that community to pay $3,000 more for animal control service in 2005. When figures presented showed some larger cities were not being docked to the same extent, council members were understandably concerned. You wouldnt believe the number of skunks and raccoons we take out of this city, responded Hess. Power plant expanding ECREATION, Area Review... Real Estate .... Public Notices Classified Ads .. . Roosevelt John Kay had been executive director ofUintah Countys road department for just about seven months when he found what he said were serious engineering and surveying defects, errors and other problems in several county road projects. He went to his boss the Uintah County Commission to report the problems. Approximately 30 days later, Kay was fired by commissioners. In a lawsuit filed in 8th District Court in Vernal, Kay alleges that he was fired for one reason he blew the whistle. I went into it very blindly, just trying to do a good job of it. My professional surveying license was at stake and I would not participate in what they wanted me to do. And when I wouldnt do that up front, it was over, said Kay. Honesty is where I stand on this. I have a 100 percent documentation of truth on this." Uintah Basin Standard and parties in town, this is how Grand County will once again ring in the New Year. The Moab Area Chamber of Commerce will combine its New Year celebration with a 50th anniversary 'birthday party at the Broken Oar Restaurant. Traditions are great, heralds a flyer on the event. Incoming Chamber President Robert Maxwell said hed like to see the Chamber of Commerce New Years party be-- , come a tradition Moab. in well-attend- ed The party will include door prizes, a raffle, a silent auction, a live auction, and recognition ofMoabs Business and Citizen of the Year. The Broken Oar is the new restaurant at 53 W. 400 North, the large and log long-vaca- nt Strings students, kindergarten through eighth grade, surprised their teacher, Lou Alcorn, at the closing of this years annual Holiday Strings Performance. They presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a card thanking her for being thejr hero. Every year, Mrs. Alcorn spends much personal time and energy instructing community children in violin, viola and cello. Students view her dedication as heroic. Pictured here are (lef to to right) Amanda Sheets, Adam Jenkinson, Bridget Phillips, Mrs. Alcorn, Macrae Olsen, Mina Frandsen and Linda Rae Minor. structure with two levels and a massive fireplace. Maxwell on a menu of said dining salmon or vegetable steak, pasta is taking place downstairs, while the auctions will be upstairs. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner to follow at 7:30 p.m. The Elks Lodge is having a members and party, but the club will open to the public with party favors, live music and food. - 2005 Utah big game hunting applications available Well have the biggest party in town, says Alan Fogg, of the Rio and owner-manag- er the no frills grill. A tradition of dancing with Moabs home- -' grown Stonefed will begin at 9 p.m. at the Rio, and a free shuttle service is being offered to help keep celebrants off the road and out of trouble after drinking. Live music is also the staple at world Woodys on New Years eve. The Moab Arts and Recreation is closed this year between Christmas and New Years Day, leaving the fireworks to the pros in Castle Valley. Bill Riggs and Rick Fullam will set off a massive display at the stroke of midnight, as they have for many years running. The display, which takes a full day to set up, is paid for by donations. Don't push snow onto state highways -- A Division of Wildlife Resources official has some advice for those who apply for 2005 Utah big game hunting permits. Beginning Jan. 3, applications for 2005 general buck deer, limited entry, and Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit hunts will be available from hunting Transportation (UDOT) When clearing their appli- cation is included in the draw: Apply Early Applying early is the best thing hunters can do to ensure their application is entered in the draw and save themselves time and frustration in the onee-in-a-lifeti- process. Most of the hunters who apply on the Internet wait until the last week to apply. Thousands of people trying to and fishing license agents statewide, the Division of Wildlife Resources Web site (wildlife.utah.gov) and DWR offices. To be included in the draw for permits, applications must be received through the mail or an overnight mail service no later than 5 p.m. on Jan. 31, or through the DWRs Web site no later than 11 p.m. on Jan. 31. apply at the same time really slows the system down, she said. If you apply early in the application period, it should take less than five minutes to submit your application. Tutorow encourages huntaders to include an dress when they apply online. address alHaving an lows us to send a confirmation to you so you can double-chec- k and make sure you entered your information correctly, she said. Also, well send an to you in April, letting you know whether you drew a permit. ail Based on the number of applications received last year, DWR officials expect to receive almost 190,000 applications. Judi Tutorow, wildlife licensing coordinator for the DWR, has some tips hunters can fol A Look Back in Time pictures cf Cotb end Grand Cessty Hlotorto The Utah Department of ' ad- vises residents and businesses clearing driveways and sidewalks of excess snow not to push that snow onto state highways. low to help ensure For digital T--l files: httpwww.lib.utoh.edudigitaiunews ' 1 , - - - r - Jan. 3 byHunters who submit paper applications also are encouraged to apply early. It takes a few days for a paper application to arrive in their mail, so make sure you mail it far enough in advance that we receive it by 5 p.m. on Jan. 31, she skid. Also, if theres an error on your application, but we receive it by 5 p.m. on Jan. 24, youll receive a correction letter and a chance to correct and resubmit your application. Write Your Credit Card Number Correctly. Incorrect credit card information is the biggest reason applications are rejected. Tutorow advises hunters to write their credit card number slowly and clearly (so the people receiving the application can read it) and to double-chec- k that they wrote the number correctly. Also, credit cards must be valid through May 2005 to be used as payment. Continued on Page B3 Have a picture you would like to share? Submit it to The Times-lndepende- nt ' v your driveway or place of business, please store that snow on your property and not toss it onto the roads, said UDOT Region Four Director Dal Hawks. This creates a safety hazard for other motorists and makes it more difficult for our snowplows to keep the roads clear. State law prohibits this practice because it creates obstructions in the road and may endanger motorists using the road. v I! i SPORTS SCHEDULES Boys Basketball Wednesday, Jan. 5, Green River 'at Moab, 4, 5:30 and 7. Saturday, Jan. 8, Moab San at Juan, 3:30, 5:15, 7. Girls Basketball Tuesday, Jan. 4, Moab at Gunnison, 5:15, 7. Thursday, Jan. 6, Moab at San Juan, 3:30, 5:15, 7. Wrestling Moab at Beaver li .? r ' -- rT'7 L'2-- 3 'r' r r.i river ... '12 a r.;. part of Cast's Vcllsy history. Today, as one Iz Jo Lie:!, i in the Casts Valley area belongs to Cclln Frysr. At cr.o C7.3 Ctcrs x:zi Cl C.3 cr.1l.1rr2 to : : r:.-xan old weetarn fort, which was bull to accom--2 rr.z Ms tzr.trzi v.Urn r.J: 2 mads in the ISSOs an early 60s. The fort entrance rcovis vis Hilt ty pcnr.J.C. l.gs was the original settler on this ranch and he was 21. Tbs next owner was George White, who built and fcl'i.id ty Amaca Lc.m, a the fine stock he raised. His son Tommy was prnlrd 2.2 preperty co ilit It t : t:.2 rid cv.r.rr, followed tyRyr.v. .3 c .loped the Rsd Cliffs Adventure Lodge on the rar ' ' d Mom ,T Llh Pioneer. TT.s f- -m f.l C.y "2 big : h r r it. ..it" cl FfnC-t- ex-fo- ts |