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Show Page B4 League accepts auction donations The Giand County league of Women Voters is now accepting donations fo: their annual silent auction fundraiser. The auc'.ion will be la Id in conjunction with the Grand County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 4. The annual silent auction is the major source of funding for the (Irind County League, and will fund the Candidates Forum this fall. Donations of items m good condition will he appreciated Contact to arrange Sac Husch at 259 227 or Sam Cunningham at n donations to lie puked up. 259-538- 6 tEhr (Tttnrs-3nhrprif- Thursday, July 26, 2001 nt r Four Comers School embarks on second year of youth program I Call for entries Time Travel "Service to provide you time" SaMii'l HtH1 hi mt ktlf miUmf ,m fU In 0 Ziom Bsnk, 300 S Utm Hoars: 10-- 4 weekdays ot by appointment 259-33)- Rosemary Casamassa 3 Youi local, full-se- t vice travel ayeni ton! UW'W i M y i Mi 1fvto " The Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig, Colo is taking entries for its Regional Art Show scheduled for September. The deadline for entries is Aug. 13. or write MuCall seum of NW Colo , 590 Yampa Ave , Craig, CO 81625. 16-1- Registration is Aug. 7 High school registration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7. Students will pick up their schedules, pay fees, get a loc ker assignment and have their school pictures taken. Semors will register from 0 a.m.; juniors, 10 a sophomores, 3 p m.; j.p. tubf (o) Sod Today Lawn Tomorrow Specializing in del'vermg quality sod to homes and businesses in Utah & Colorado Call 1 Toll n, freshman, p.m. Schedule changes w ill be done Weds and Thurs., Aug. 8 and 9. Times will be posted at registration For more information, call the Grand County High School 3-- 5 Free AY GO-SOD-2D Four Corners School of Outdoor Education in Monticello, is now operating the second year of its Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) program This years summer program is from June 11 -- Aug 4 and is employing 22 youth from four San Juan County high schools and the Kayenta, Arizona High School. work dunng Youth, ages the summer program to com- - (1 office at after Aug. 259-893- 1 1. k spring developments in the Abajo Mountains, fence building in Montezuma Creek, brush clearing on the Blue Mountains and at Fdge of the Cedars Museum. The focus of this program is on youth employment and conservation education. In addition to learning job skills and teamwork, the corps members; are exposed to career options in outdoor fields. During the school year various service and educational activities are also part of this year-lonprogram. School year activities in the fall will include classroom and field activities to study local geology and water quality as well as other learning adventures that fit with each schools individual educational needs. Approximately youth benefit from the school-yea- r 50-10- Aoto Glass July 28 wedding Rick and Jams York of Moab, and Tom and Jan Thomas of Vernal, announce the marriage of their children, Ginger and Kaleb. Ginger is a 1993 graduate of Grand County High School and a 2000 graduate of SUU in Music Education. Kaleb is a 1993 graduate of Uintah High School and is currently attending USU as a Business Major. Both Ginger and Kaleb served missions for the LDS Church. Ginger served in Hong Kong and Kaleb served in the Philippines. Ginger is currently teaching in the and manager of E-Duchesne School District and Kaleb is in Vernal. They will be married on July 28, in the Vernal LDS Pawn Shop 1 1 , at the York Temple. An open house will be held in their honor on Aug. to extend an wish Yorks 9:30. The to 7:30 from 672 MiVida, residence, invitation to their home to all who would like to wish the couple congratu lations. l Enhance the GEOWHIZ LIBRARY CARD KIPS summer with a from GRAND COUNTY PUBLIC southeastern Utah Rock chip & small crack repair We will work with your insurance company to get YOU the lowest out-of-pock- Graduates from Rice Robert Schroeter is a 2001 et call for details! WirusMetcf Chemical Engineering graduate of Rice University in Houston, TX. In August Robert will be employed by BP" (British Petroleum) at a gas plant in Durango, Colo. Robert is a graduate of Grand County HS and is the son of Walter and Bernadette Schroeter of Moab. Following his May graduation Robert embarked on a exploration of Southeast Asia. Sa(et six-wee- k NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE FCS executive director. Not only is it a needed source of employment for local teens, but it is accomplishing important service projects for federal land management agencies, while at the same time training youth in employment skills". This has been a great summer", said Joe Waksmundski, director. Students are learning more about themselves, the natural world around them, and gaining valuable job skills through this program." A summer crew member, Luke Martinez said, Now I can graduate earlier, because of the high school credit I will receive." Another summer crew member, Quanel. Teller said, I like the CCYC 11 take YOUR Internet Connection Wo Seriously NE connect $19.95 pmo unlimited no long dialup distance charges Call NOW to sign up! & 6-- backgrounds, both at-ris- Have fun LEARNING about plants, animals, rocks & past inhabitants of the area through games, short hikes & creek swims with CFI naturalists Cost is $50each or $25 for the 2 " child in family call CFI at 259-775- 0 and not k youth, in an attempt to create a diverse work and education environment that is representative of the regions youth population. at-ris- Lodging Assn, accepting grant applications Moab Lodging Association (a organization) is cur- non-prof- it The 2001 proposed tax rate is .002498. Without the proposed increase the rate would be .0021 59. This would be an increase of 15.7, which is $18.64 per year ($1 .55 per month) on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity. With NEW GROWTH, this property tax increase and other factors, Grand County will increase its property tax revenue from $1,11 2,594 collected last year to $1,256,252 COLLECTED THIS YEAR WHICH IS A REVENUE INCREASE OF 12.9. concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase to be held on August 6, 2001 at 7:00 RM. in Grand County Council Chambers. All rently accepting grant applications. New events being planned or existing events that are planning to expand could be eligible. This money is a matching funds program for special events which encourage overnight stays in local accommodations. There are specific criteria which must be met in order to be considered. For more information and an application please contact: or Shirley OKelly at Theresa King at 259-595- 5 259-843- 1. Deadline for applications is Nov. 1, 2001 Moab Lodging Association P.O. Box 993 Moab, Utah 84532 Acknowledgment and funding will be handled by Dec. 15, 2001. Thank you in advance for participating in this exciting program. We feel matching funds with you is a great way to say Thank You for your incredible effort in putting on events that bring visitors to Moab," an officer stated. Baseline meeting cancelled The second Grand County Published in The T Moab, Utah, July 26 and August 2, 200 1. Baseline Community meeting of Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the Grand County Senior Center has been cancelled. to register or for more details. al k 9 drop off at CFI) chance to travel all over the place on work projects!" Youth employed reflect the diversity of the communities of the region. Youth who want to participate must submit an application and complete a competitive interview process. The goal is to include young men and women from a variety of social and economic multi-cultur- The Grand County Council is proposing to increase its property tax revenue. As a result of the proposed increase, the tax on a $100,000 residence will be $137.39, and the tax on a business having the same value as the average of a residence in the taxing entity will be $249.80. Without the proposed increase the tax on a $100,000 residence would be $118.75, and the tax on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity would be $215.90. For Ages 6-or Aug. July 23-2- 6 8 am - NOON (Pick up activities. Guarantee FREE Mobile Service throughout Z er 0 Were really excited about this program", said Janet Ross, k expense possible pleting during the seven-weesummer program include trail building and maintenance, g Moafc Mar) No-Lea- projects on Monticello BLM and Manti La Sal National Forest lands. Projects students are complete service vveunesaay, o, OIJ Spanih Trail Arena Advance tickets available at: (City Market, Big Horn lAxlge, Red Stone Inn, llogi Yogi, Pete & Co., Chamber of Commerce ) Prices Before Circus Day Adults $10 - Kids $3 At the Box Office or By Phone (800) 574-- 6 i99 Adults $12 -- Kids $6 vivr (2-1- 1) (2-1- 1) NO VIDEO CAMERAS x- -J |