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Show w mmmM w a j A 'AAjv 'UiliM V' MOAB, UTAH www.moabtimes.com Volume 112 Number 23 500 Thursday, June 9, 2005 Kens Lake reaches maximum capacity Kaki and the Honey House Build your own! Find out how on page On May 31, 2005 Kens Lake Reservoir reached maximum storage capacity. This is the first time since 1998 that the reservoir has been completely full. With additional snow remaining on the La Sal Mountains it is expected that the lake will remain full through June of 2005 and possibly into the month of July. Water in Kens Lake is used to irrigate approximately 1,070 acres of land in Spanish Valley south of Moab. With the amounts of water currently available to the irrigation system this year it is anticipated that there will be no restrictions on water use and that irrigation system customers may water with normal amounts. Irrigation customers are expected to monitor their use so that they do not use water in excess of the five acre-feof water needed per acre for crop growth in Spanish Valley. Diversions of water from Mill Creek, through Sheeley Tunnel, into Kens Lake were 245 percent of average during May et move... Find out what she's up to on pages &A7 B1 Inside The T imes Business Directory: BIO Classifieds: B6 Editorials, Letters: Historic Photo: B1 A8-- 9 Notices: B4 Obituaries: A 6-- 7 Region Review: B1 Sports: B1 TV Guide: The Washington DC office of Sena- communitys matching donations of B2-- 3 $110,000, the citys contribution of land worth $50,000 and the matching grant money of $160,000, the start construction date is expected to be September 27, completion March 21 and open for operation April 15 2006. With only $3 million of possible grant money available, 11 applicants requesting millions of dollars, and Moab being No. 8 on that list, Maxwell gave the City of Moab a 5050 chance of receiving funds. WEATHER FORECAST Thursday Partly Cloudy High 87 Low 51 M' Friday Partly Cloudy High 87 Low 52 In the end, Maxwell credits the delegations success to the support of Moab businesses, the political persuasion efforts of Mayor Dave Sakrison and the technical support of the city manager. Saturday Partly Cloudy High 89 Low 53 Sunday, Mostly Sunny High 86 Low 54 a little bit safer. SR-12- 8 Grand Junction office. The Grand County School Board will hear public comment on its proposed budget for 2005-0during its regular meeting on Monday, June 13, beginning at 6 K-1- 2 LAST WEEK'S WEATHER tor Robert Bennett has confirmed that an appropriation for $750,000 has been submitted to provide the first years funding for a hydrologic study of Moab and Spanish Valleys. The appropriation is within the U.S. Department of Interior budget and would be used by the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS), the agency that would conduct the study. The appropriation must pass through the Interior Appropriations subcommittee, the full Appropriations Committee, Senate budget approval and HouseSenate budget conference committee before it is finalized and appropriated. If passed, the funds would be available for fiscal year 2006. In February 2005 Grand County Council Member Joette Langanese, Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency Chair Gary Wilson and Agency Manager Dale Pierson traveled to Washington DC to meet with Utahs Congressional Delegation. The two points of discussion during those meetings were the need to move the Atlas Tailings Pile and Continued on Page A2 Retiring teacher's position unfilled by proposed budget p.m. The $11.7 million budget includes a general fund budget of $8.8 million, with the balance in all other funds, including programs, food capital projects, non- service, debt service, building reserve and other governmental and enterprise funds. National Weather Service . . Utah Department of Transportation employees spent half an hour on State Route 128, better known as the River Road, last week, expanding the overhang clearance just west of the Castle Valley turnoff. After blasting with dynamite, workers scaled loose rock off the cliff to keep it from falling on passing traffic. Read the full story on Page A10. Photo courtesy of UDOT 6 Weather forecast courtesy the Sheeley Tunnel Diversion is used by the Moab Irrigation Company to provide irrigation water to its shareholders. study funding moves forward Moab Mayor Dave Sakrison, City Manager Donna Metzler and Chamber of Commerce President Bob Maxwell met success with the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board on June 2 when the board granted their request for a $160,000 grant to complete the building of an Animal Shelter for Moab City. Animal Shelter advocates have overcome many obstacles, according to Maxwell, with the original location being unacceptable, the need of over $250,000 to build the building, the acquisition of land across from the City Cemetery, and then applying to the planning commissions, the city council and finally the publics approval. But our community and the City of Moab prevailed, Maxwell said. With the Truly a woman on the low Moab, Spanish Valley hydrologic Moab City secures $160,000 from CIB for animal shelter u of 2005. Mill Creek flow remains high with the majority of the water being sent down the natural channel of Mill Creek while the reservoir is at capacity. Water in Mill Creek that passes be- Grand County Schools Superintendent Ron Ferguson confirmed that there will be one less third grade teacher for school year due to a drop in the 2005-0average daily attendance - or per pupil compensation - that began two years ago. Last year we lost numbers, and even the year before, but we didnt cut the budget, Ferguson said Tuesday. Chief Financial Officer Doug Cannon said the district has lost 239 students 6 over the last five years, with a commensurate reduction in WPUs (weighted pupil units) in funding. He said there would be 22 fewer students in the third grade next year according to the districts current calculations. The public hearing on the budget begins at 6 p.m. at the school district offices, 264 South 400 East. For a preview of the budget or for more information call the district office at 259-531- 7. GCHS Class of 2005 looks to the future by Jeff Richards contributing writer Nearly 100 seniors of the Grand County High Class of 2005 received their diplomas and fond farewell messages from a few of their fellow students at the schools commencement ceremony last Thursday evening. Canyonlands Rodeo Grand Marshall . . . First in the Nation EPA Gnn Power Community . Times-Indeoende- nt nt news-pap- is er T X) printed vHy on recycled paper and is recyclable. 6 youre from. Geneava Francis, the second valedictorian, talked of facing new challenges and not giving up. It wasnt always easy, but we made it through and didnt quit, she said. She said she recalled seeing a recent movie trailer for an upcoming Harry Potter movie that talked of making the choice between whats right and whats easy. 4 years Josh, been years and also a member of the Grand County Search and Rescue. For the past two years he has been the chairman of the Canyonlands Rodeo Committee. This years rodeo runs Thursday through Saturday nights at the Spanish Trail Arena beginning at 7:30 p.m. the Rocfeo Parade will take place Saturday, June 1 1 at 10 a.m. A Never give up, never let up, and youll never let yourself down, added Francis. Alison Hillis, the third speaker, noted that after 18 years, the seniors journey is only beginning. We are leaving behind friends ... memories ... everything we have ever known, Hillis said. But well never forget the people whove helped us get this far. She thanked the teachers and staff for all their efforts. The lessons learned will stay with us, she added. Everything weve been through together has made us stronger. The fourth and final valedictorian to speak was Robyn Klein, who quipped, Individuality is the key to success, af-Continued on Page A2 wife, Cricket, have been married 27 and they have two children, a son, and a daughter, AmAsie. Kent has with the Sheriffs Office for nearly 20 call subscribemoabtimes.com The This respected each others feelings. Never forget your roots, added Anderson. Always remember where Kent Green was selected to be Grand Marshall of this year's Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo by the Rodeo Committee. He has lived in Moab for the past 30 years and in Southeastern Utah all his life. He and his To subscribe to The graduation cerDuring the hour-lon- g of valedictorieach the four class emony, ans addressed their classmates and an audience of several hundred friends and family members assembled on the north lawn of the school. Kara Anderson, thp first valedictory speaker, talked of facing fears and challenges yhile at school. She noted that the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks occurred during the classs freshman year of high school and said that other tragic losses have happened since then. We faced challenges together, said Anderson. We found who we are as individuals. We listened to each other and I |