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Show Page A9 (Die (Dmfg-3itjfrpriihr- May 31, 2001 nt Be vocal in support for Chamber director Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Thanks to rescuers who helped avert disaster Dear Sam and Adrien, am writing to express my deepest thanks to the many people who helped avert a disaster last Saturday on the broiling slickrock above Courthouse Wash. The Park Rangers, Search and Rescue volunteers, EMTs, Sheriffs Deputies, and Life Flight crew were all self I less, professional and just generally wonderful. For my own role in helping to lead the students from Juniata College into danger, I will forever be profoundly sorry. Thanks to all of you, Bill Hedden Castle Valley Concerns about water commitments Dear Sam, Subject: Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency (GWT&SSA) Commits Water Service to San Juan County On Nov. 1, 2000, the GW&SSAs Board of Directors approved water service for all projverties in San Juan County with access to lines constructed for the new $4.9 million water project. They are also offering a $300 discount for hook- - up fees and have completed a rate schedule for San Juan County. This commitment was made prior to the drilling of their first production well and prior to receiving a letter from Grand Count) strongly recommending that service commitments outside the district need public hearings and annexation by the county council. Currently, three wells have been drilled for the new water project, and only 16 percent of the 2500 gallons per minute necessary for projected build out in the valley has been located. Additional unbudgeted wells are scheduled to be drilled, but there is no guarantee that enough water will be located to supply both San Juan County residents and Grand County residents. The Grand County Council will review the commitment of water to areas outside the water district in San Juan County at the scheduled afternoon June 4 council meeting. I urge all citizens in the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency district to attend this meeting. This is not a public hearing, and comments are allowed only at the discretion of the county council. Written comments can be sent any time to the council prior to the meeting. Bill Love Moab Make an effort to stomp out racism in Moab lb the citizens of Moab; am beginning to realize that violent bate crimes are NOT uncommon in our small town, and I am wondering what we, as a community, can do about it. This may come as a shock to many of you because we, the citizens of Grand County, are not made aware of these brutal beatings and other such hateful crimes when they occur. Why is that? Is it because little or no action is taken against the perpetrators of hate crimes in this town? Is it because we would rather not accept that these things happen here? Would it be easier to live here and raise a family if we didnt have to acknowlmovement in edge that there is a I white-supremac- ist our very own high school? Who can help us to make the statement that racism, and consequential acts of violence, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in our town?! The police force? The mayors office, or county commissioners? Do our local educators and parents do enough to teach tolerance, or are they supported when they DO try to fight racism? I admit that I dont have an easy answer, and I am certainly aware that no place is safe from racism. But, it scares me that physical and verbal acts of racism seem to be on the rise in the place that I call home. Obviously, many local residents are still sheltered and despite the major close-minde- d ill start this letter by stating that am not a member of the Chamber of Commerce. I am a friend of Julie Mueller. Not long ago Julie gave me a lesson in friendship. The most positive lesson I have had in a long time. Hopefully today, I can start to repay her for that lesson. As most of you know, Julie Mueller is the executive director of the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce. She has held that position for the past four years. In that four years she has worked tirelessly for the members of that organization. Because of here endless energy, and the skills that she has brought to her job, the Chamber is a strong and thriving organization. During that four years she worked with four different boards of directors and five different presidents of the Chamber. During this four years she has always had a good working relationship with all of the presidents and with the board of directors. I w in- flux of diverse tourists every year, and the (slight) increase of black, Mexican and Navajo citizens making Moab their home. This saddens me, and makes me think twice about raising a child here. So, perhaps Ill leave, but in the meantime if we could all make, at least, a small effort to stomp out racism, this community of ours would be healthier and safer for all of our children. Sincerely, Sarah Barstow Martinez Moab PS: I have also noticed, amongst local children, unacceptable behavior directed at poorer white kids and think that this is just as hateful and hurtful to these children, as well as to our community as a whole. 1 Times-Independe- Right now Julie is under attack from the leadership of the Chamber board. An attack that is based only on innuendo and the personal agendas of a lew people. Julie has been ordered to not bring this to the attention of the general membership of the Chamber. The general membership has the right to know the direction that the board of directors is leading their Chamber. Moab is an amazing community. You can screw up your life and make terrible personal mistakes and this community can forgive you with no questions asked. On the other hand, someone can say a lie, and this will follow you forever. I am asking the members of the Chamber not to let this happen. Please be vocal in your support for Julie, and assist her w ith all the energy that she has served you w ith. Julies friend, Don Sparks Moab guest editorial nt Buckle Up America! by 'Michelle Petersen Chances are someone you know will be involved in a motor vehicle crash this year. And if they are unbuckled, it is twice as likely they will be severely injured or killed. Some wili argue it is a matter of personal freedom" to drive unbuckled. But the fact is, personal freedoms stop when other people are injured or killed. Seat belts reduce the risk of death for front seat occupants in passenger cars by 45 percent and the risk of moderate to critical injury by 50 percent. In 1999, motor vehicle occupant restraints saved the lives of an estimated 11,197 people over the age of four. If all passenger vehicle occupants over age four used proper restraints, an additional 9,553 lives could have been saved in 999. The cost of unbuckled drivers and passengers goes 1 far beyond those killed and injured. We all pay - in higher taxes, higher health care and higher insurance costs. On average, hospital care costs for unbuckled crash victims are 50 percent higher than for those who are belted, and society bears 85 percent of those costs, no the individuals involved. Every American pays about $580 a year toward the cost of crashes. If everyone buckled up, this figure would drop significantly By reaching the goal of 90 percent seat belt use, and 25 percent reduction in child fatalities by the year 2005, we will save $8 8 billion annually. Buckling up is the most effective and immediate way to save lives and reduce injuries from crashes on Americas roadways. And because we are all per- sonally affected when even one person does not buckle up, we all must be a part of the solution. You can help solve the problem by making sure everyone is always buckled up in your vehicle on every trip. Buckle Up America! Moab has been a respite for single mother Dear Editor, I just want to express a few thoughts and feelings about the experiences Ive had here in Moab. I remember when I first moved to town in August of 1998. 1 had the feeling that I had found Mayberry". liked being able to meet someone, and a few hours later run into them at the grocery store and feel like I had an instant friend. I had the feeling that we all were in one big boat together, sharing similar experiences and teaming to accept one another at face value. I felt like I had an instant family. I loved knowing my childrens friends and their parents I liked knowing their teachers and seeing them at functions, where they were being parents themselves. I loved how my children could ride their bikes safely around town, and transport themselves after school events. I knew I to could be wherever they were in a matter of seconds. Being a single mother in this town has been great! After work, wed hop in the car and in five minutes could be up at a campground roasting marshmallows, or hiking up Mill Creek with our dogs. The quality of time together here has been tremendous. Im so grateful to have had the years here with my children at the ages they w ere. I feel I extra-curricula- r, that Moab has been a respite. I came here to get away from the pressures of society that didnt make sense to me any longer, such as.. ..materialistic demands, fashion requirements, road rage and everybody thinking bigger and newer, was better. I like the views of many of the people here who respect the land and want to protect it and keep it from the harm of its abusers. I like that I was able to use my weekends to get out and enjoy hiking, while not having the pressure of a perfectly manicured yard to attend to in order to keep the neighbors happy. (Sorry neighbors). Thank you Moab, for allowing me to take this break. Thank you, also, for supporting my business in order for us to stay and enjoy you bo much. I have met so many incredible, talented, interesting and kind people here. I see how things are changing. I can see why more people want to move here each year. Lets just hope that Moab continues to welcome, embrace and support others who need a resting spot, as well. Moab, I will really miss you. May God bless you until we meet again. Truly, Richele Miller Hair Safari, Moab Chevrolet truck story was 'ridiculous,' Ford owner says Dear Sam: Wonder Your article entitled New Drives Into Moab" is probably the most ridiculous, biased, and unethical piece of journalism (or lack of journalism) I have encountered in my career. Most, if not all, of the article is misleading and based on assumptions. You assume the Chevrolet is going to get better gas mileage, run Ford in sales. overtake and quieter, I know you did not do your homework so let me give you some facts: Ford has led the industry in truck sales for the past 10 years, selling more trucks than Dodge and Chevrolet combined. The Ford Power Stroke diesel has 520 foot pounds of torque at 1600 rpms compared to the Chevrolet's 1800 rpms. This results in the Ford having less engine wear and better fuel mileage. A Chevy dealer friend of mine gets only 18 miles per gallon in his Duramax. It is also interesting to know that the Chevrolet with the Duramax retails for approximately $3,000 more than Ford Power Stroke. If you consider limited availability of the Duramax and the fact that Certified F ord sells Fords at 2. ever invoice, the cost for the Chevy will probably be $7,000 higher. I was once interviewed by one of the local TV stations in Salt Lake City regarding the diesel engines put out by Chevrolet. I was quoted as saying that most of the engines I was familiar with expired at 36,000 miles and without assistance from Chevrolet I hope this new engine performs better than its predecessors for the sake of customers. Duramax sounds more like a washing machine, maybe that is why there is a 30t reduction in engine noise. It is hard for me to see how you can base your conclusions on one Chevrolet truck sold in Moab W that at writing had not even been driven. as Tby-Tbwi- out-pul- l, your it just Chevys propaganda? And why didnt you write about each of the 245 new Ford trucks Certified Ford sold last year? Sorry Sam, maybe I just did not advertise as much in your paper as Chevrolet, and Kari, shame, shame, did you get home late and ask Castle Rock to write your copy so you could make the deadline. I believe you should do more research before printing an article and present all the facts so a consumer can make a proper decision. Too bad money has to play a role in good journalism. , Ron Nagel Certified Ford, Moab Editors note: Truck Trend noted that the Chevrolet Duramax was tested and rated at and of torque at 1 800 RPM. Ford Power Stroke is rated of torque at and 1 600 RPM. Dodge Cummins is rated fl and torque at 1600 RPM. Testing by Truck Trend also rated the Chevrolet Duramax at 20 miles to the gallon of diesel on the freeway and 16 miles mpg in town to average 1 8 miles to the gallon. The artels appearing in The Times was geared toward freeway driving. The article appearing in The Times also mentioned that until this newest edition of the Chevrolet, the Ford Power Stroke was the leading truck on the market. The article appearing in The Times did not make any claims that one model was cheaper than another. 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