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Show (The Page A5 T t mr s -- 31 riBrp r itbrn t Thursday, September 13, 2001 Vernal residents take notes on Grand County's form of government b Steve Wallis The 1 Form of Government came to Moab Friday to determine how a council form of county govero-Seve- n ment is functioning in Grand County. About three years ago special to imes-Independe- nt members of a Uintah County Committee for a Better the group launched an effort to change Uintah Countys form of government from a commission to a three-memb- er full-tim- e seven-memb- er part-tim- com- e mission The change in county gov ernment will be on the ballot for Uintah County voters next November. The group had been told by those skeptical of their efforts, that the council form of government is not working in Grand County and that there are efforts to change back to the commission form of government. At neon on Friday, members of the Grand County Council -- answered numerous questions from the Vernal group. We were buoyed up by our visit to Moab," said Ron Anderson. chairman of the Committee for a Better Form of Government. Not only did we find that the council form for government is working in Grand County, but it is working well Members of the group wanted to know if residents were concerned about the election of council members from districts, which prevents some voters from having a say in electing some council members. Coimcil Member Jerry McNeeley replied that the prob Student prayer event is Sept 19 years, millions of young people have bowed to pray for their schools as part of See You at the Day of Student Prayer, God to bring moral and asking spiritual awakening to their campuses and their countries. This year, the event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 19. Desperate for God, the 2001 See You at the Pole (SYATP) theme, refers to Psalm 84:2. The psalmists spiritual hunger de- - scribes what many teenagers have expressed as their hearts cry out to the living God for fulfillment. See You at the Pole gatherings frequently include heartfelt singing and passionate prayer See You at the Pole is a student initiated and student-le- d movement that started in the Alpha Rho update treat. Members of Alpha Rho chapter of E.S A. International sorority have spent a busy Bummer at the Center Street gymnasium at 7 p.m. or. Sept. 19. Students should meet at the Grand High School flagpole unless it rains, and will go directly to the gym. During the past 11 Pole-Nation- Dr. Ron Form of ber Anderson, MD, left, the chairman of the Committee for a Better Government, discusses issues with Grand County Council mem- Al McLeod, nght. Government Words: Common Sense. V Cooperation. Courtesy. Janet Lowe City Council Paid Politic Advertise ment CENTER CAFE with several activities and events. AJpha Rho has some golfers in its group, and Sue Axtell and Bette Badger fared quite well in the annual Desert Duster golf tournament as well as various events in the Womens Golf League this summer. Shirley McKinnon, long time member, was married to Keith Brewer, on July 7 in Old City Park in Moab. Several members attended E S A. International Council convention in Albuquerque, NM the week of July Shirley Brewer, Bobbie Long, Carolyn Lema, Inalyn Meador, and Ruthie Christensen represented Alpha Rho at the convention One of the highlights for the Utah delegation at the convention was the presentation of the check from the Utah State Council of E.S A to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. The check in the amount of $45,859.73 was presented to Terry Thomas, daughter of founder Danny Thomas, by Ruthie Christensen, past president of the Utah ESA State 15-2- GLOBALLY INSPIRED CUISINE Come join us at our new location and see how we've grown. Dinner and lunch are now being served at our fabulous new dining room and courtyard. sure to take the time to look around the market d for those ingredients, or let us pack your house-mad- e picnic with a selection of our appetizers, entrees and baked goods. Be hard-to-fin- Lunch 60 North WOVht M--F 435.259.4295 Market Stair Liquor Licensee oilmen -- 11 w ith Grand Countys system but it is a small issue. Anderson wondered about how the transition from a commission form of government to a council form of government took place. They were told that one commissioner resigned and another ran for the council. Council member Jim Lewis said there have been some efforts to change the council form of government back to a commission, but they have not been successful After meeting with the Grand County Council, committee members walked the streets of Moab asking people w hat they thought of the change Some Moab business people said they didn't know anything about the change One longtime resident said that the new form of gov eminent has supported the new Moab but has forgotten the old Moab DID YOU KNOW Some teens say they will wait to have sex until thev re married. The response from their friends is, Yeah, right." PARENTS: TALK TO YOUR TEENS ABOUT SEX. TODAY. Fild for by tb Out of Wdkxk frtfiunry Prevention Proetam 9 four Comer Mental Health Canter A The Department of Worhfoaxe Servtte for Info 2S9-6III small town of Burleson, Texas, in 1990. It originated w ith just one youth group, meeting in the dark of night at several schools around Burleson during a weekend reThe group will meet in Moab Al fCs II ' Ijs" A -- vpl3E Experience , Fiscal RESPONSIBILITY Political Adveniaeireat t frannffiimflnrum Re-ElectK- r D. Bailey Moab CrrY Council yle 1. Council. Alpha Rho member Gladys Gary had knee joint replacement surgery on July 23 in Salt Lake City, and is recuperating quite well. Rocky Mountain Region 1-1:30 Dinner daily - 5:30-1- 0 Moab . Utah al lem exists -- close Council of E.SA. held their an- nual Round-Uat Camp Tuttle Alin Salt Lake City Aug. pha Rho provided breakfast for Saturday morning. Carol Ekker, Beta Zeta, Green River, was in charge of meals for the Round-Up- . Judy Ann Scott, Beta Zeta. Green River, was elected president of the Rocky Mountain Region Council for the coming year. p 10-1- 2. On Wednesday, September 12 The Ranch House Restaurant is proud to sponsor Piano Talk with Paul Hersh as part ofthe Moab Music Festival Aug. 26, Alpha Rho members and husbands gathered for their annual end of summer picnic at Rotary Park. Also present was Boh and Judy Ann Scott from Green River. Alpha Rho starts its new season with the first business meeting at the home of Addie Baker, with new president. Sue Axtell. -- elicate: 0 ilh iK When you dine at the Ranch House on Wednesday night, a percentage of the proceeds will benefit The Moab Music Festival. Moab Springs Ranch presiding. , ; is RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT yi-- proud to host a showing of work by Utah Photographer i Rod Millar Some Favorite Places i UdSaW'irffiiir "ftlr'Tifii 25 7t xczw rfi-ii-- u iiiiWilliiiWWifthl'rfilniX Rod Millar is presenting a dramatic collection of 360 Panoramic Photographs in large and very large format. Mr. Millars subjects include Native American Rock Art Paneis, Southern Utah and Canyon Country wilderness scenes. Fcr information call 259-575- 3 I |