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Show HT' (The Page A3 possible connection to other blazes Monday morning is being investigated for possible connections to a string of suspicious fires earlier this summer. Moab Valley Fire Department Citizens invited, event held at MARC units were called out at 2 03 a.m. and found the fire burning in brush in a heavily wooded area near the track facility. The blaze Visitors from big cities across the nation come to Moab and see the Milky Way for the first time. They marvel at the number of stars that can was extinguished rapidly and did not burn up into the crowns of the numerous trees in the vicin- be seen from Arches and Canyonlands national parks. They pack their telescopes and star charts and head for the rocks for some of the best stargazing in the country. According to the National Parks Conservation Association, national parks are increasingly becoming retreats from glaring metropolitan light pollution and sanctuaries for stargazing. In an effort to preserve this natural resource, the City of Moab will be working toward adopting a light ordinance. ity. An Imitation to Gospel Meetings in the Senior Citizen Center 450 E. 100 N. Moab Friday, Aug. 11 & 25 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2000 nt Dark sky expert to conduct seminar Aug. 15 Brush fire sparks concerns about A brush fire in Pack Creek near Grand County High School early (imcs-3n&fpcnbe- 0' Fire Department and Moab Police Department officials were investigating the possibility that Mondays fire might be related to a similar fire in the same vicinity the previous week and to a number of other blazes earlier this summer. Several of those fires began in the early morning hours, contained no signs of how the fires ignited, and occurred in or near the two main creeks running through town. Light ordinances are about quality lighting as opposed to poor Conducted by Mike MacDonald & Marion Ilalbakken lighting, says Janet Lowe, who has been contracted by the city to draft the new code. In an effort to distinguish between the two and educate the public on the issue of light pollution, quality lighting and the importance of protecting the night skies, the City of Moab is sponsoring a seminar Lighting Moab for the 21st Century will take place on Aug. 15. The seminar will be conducted by Bob Gent, public relations officer for the Association. International Dark-Sk- y The goal of the IDA is to promote efficient outdoor lighting to conserve energy, improve safety and preserve the beauty of the night skies. Light ordinances are frequently misunderstood as an effort to turn off lights, says Lowt, ho, in preparation for writing the ordinance, attended a four-da- y conference on quality lighting in Tucson in the spring. A light ordinance is one regulation where everybody wins, states Lowe. Quality lighting not only protects the night sky, but creates a business district that is inviting, safe, and Its not at all about energy-efficien- t. turning lights off. Its about lighting what needs to be lit in a beautiful, way. No one wants their electrical bill to be unnecessarily high because the re accidentally sending light up into the skies. This seminar will teach people how to focus their lighting on their business and save money at the same time." Moab will join hundreds of cities all over the country that have adopted light ordinances. Flagstaff, Ariz., has had a light ordinance since the 1950s, but more recently cities such as Tucson, Ketchum, Idaho; Alpine, Texas; Park City, Utah; Nashville, Indiana; and Richmond, Vt., have moved to protect the night skies as a valuable natural resource and one that protects tourist-based economies. Many of these communities are similar to Moab in that they rely upon tourism for economic viability. Additionally, many 6tates, including Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Connecticut, Tfexas and Maine have adopted legislation that requires or allows municipalities to tion from the days seminar, will be held from 8 to 9 30 p m Activities will end . with a celebration of the full moon as Emmett Mays has agreed to stay open late, and turn lights out for a nde on The seminar will be held Tuesday, Aug 15, at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center beginning at 8 30 a m After a break for lunch, the seminar w ill reconvene at 1 p.m. and continue through 3 pm. An evening session, Moabs Skyw ay The seminar and moonlight nde are open to the public which will repeat much of the informa Sunshine Gardens has Shade Trees from A to Z Aspen Ash Birch Cottonless Cottonwood Honey Locust Maple Oak Red Flowering Plum Silk Mimosa and zillions morel ?jfi cost-effecti- hollywood.com Showtimes for 080400 All shows before 6 p.m. $4 First place in tournament team from Moab in a recent The Bar-- Chuckwagon sponsored a men's baseball competition.The team traveled to San Juan County for the annual July 24th Pioneer h tournament. The team, pictured above with members of the Bar-Day Wranglers, placed first in the drop down division of the tournament. fast-pitc- izm r Sat. A 11 Nightly 7:00 9;00 Sun. Matinees 1:00 3:00 1991 S. Hwy. 191 Moab, UT 259-642- Crazy 4x3' 4 Noon MiWJ Cl Horse e on Sundays ji Call for wAi. Band info A o at. Nightly 7:00 9:15 Sun. Matinees 1:00 PRIVATE f 3:15 LIVE MUSIC with c Baker and Malcolm Bruce, c KARISMA featuring the Sons of Cream, Kofi back by popular demand! Sat. 3:00 Gift Certificate Available 580 Kane Creek Blvd. Turn at McDonalds! HAPPY when you visit o Arches Repair Center Top quality VEHICLE REPAIR V 0 Nightly 7:00 & 9:00 Sun. Matinees 1 :00 begin protecting dark skies and phasing out glaring, wasteful light-ing. New' York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Wisconsin have similar bills pending. The idea of a light ordinance came about as the result of a citizens committee which was brought together to review the citys sign ordinance earlier this year. The committee was comprised of Moab area business owners and representatives of downtown neighborhoods. While the group seldom reached easy agreement on many issues, they found consensus on the issue of controlling extreme light, with or without signs, and recommended to City Council and City Planning Commission they consider adopting a light ordinance. A joint workshop of these two bodies directed city staff to move forward with a draft ordinance. A first draft should come before the Planning Commission in early September. The August seminar will address light pollution, light trespass, safety and security concerns as well as the rive away o'' Karisma is the Hottest Band in Town! iiacsaas: ji 2EE ilaiWr CIS; d economic benefits of quality lighting. Lowe promises there will be an abundance of visual materials which help explain some ofthe complicated issues surrounding a light ordinance as well as sample ordinances from other communities, materials which illustrate examples of quality lighting vs. poor lighting, and plenty of time for questions and answers. I hope everyone who has concerns about Moab adopting a light ordinance will be there. The more people who understand the issues, the more people will come to realize this is a great thing for our community," says Lowe. THE RANCH HOUSE RESTAURANT HAS REOPENED! SERVING REGIONAL RANCH CUISINE NIGHTLY FROM 5:00 P.M. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 259-57- 53 Vehicle FOR RENT, at discount price pre-owne- d, 352 12 N. Main (behind Eklcctica) 250-495- 9 MMm CHRISTINA RICHARD 6433 Assistant Attorney General -- JAN GRAHAM-123- NOTICE OF PRETRIAL HEARING Case No. 985624 Judge Mary L. Manley 1 Attorney General Attorneys for The State of Utah P.O.Box 1030 1165 S. Hwy. 191, 1 Moab, Utah 84532 Telephone: (435) 259-374- STATE OF UTAH, in the interest of PARKER, Natalia DOB: 11DEC99 Child under 18 years of age. IN THE SEVENTH DISTRICT JUVENILE COURT COUNTY OF GRAND, STATE OF UTAH ftOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 21, 2000 at 7.00 in the Council Chambers of the Grand County Courthouse, the Grand County Council will hold a public in hear YOU are notified of the hereby Pretnal Heanng concerning the permanent termination of your parental rights in and to the above-name- d child. The ing to hear public comment on a proposed 39 single family lot subdivision, located off Holyoak Lane, (formerly the Pamott parcel). The pro- is in a SLR, Small Lot Residential zone district, which requires a minimum of posed subdivision JAN GRAHAM UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL sCHRISTINA RICHARD Assistant Attorney General Published in The Times-lndependen- t, Moab, Utah, August 3, 10 and 17, 2000 9,000 square foot lot sMary Hofhine, Secre- tary Grand County Planning Commission Published in the Times Independent, Moab, Utah, August 3rd, and 1 0th, 2000. is a pwud sponscK op rhe Gmnd Cowuy Tam. 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