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Show Die Page A5 (Etmeg-3rthfFgrtftg- Thursday, April 18, 2002 nt Federal funding allocated for Arches entrance Senator Bennett R Utah) has announced the Department of Transportation has awarded over $9 million for Utah transportation projects, including relocation of the Arches National Park Main Entrance. Funds were secured by Bennett in a recent transportation spending bill. Over 870,000 visitors entered Arche National Park last year, said Bennett, a member of the Sen- total of $1 million was included for Arches tional Park Mam Entrance Relocation. The project will provide a new entrance to the park which will improve safety by moving the entrance away from a blind curve and steep grade, engineers say. The project will relocate the entrance intersection and construct new acceleration and deceleration lanes ate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation. We want to do what we can to protect their safety and this new entrance ia an important step. During peak visitation time, vehicle waiting to enter the park are backed up onto US-19-1 due to road. on entrance the inadequate storage capacity Bob Na- A on US-19- Mayor honors Von Koch with CAP award wards, in June 2001, the attended the CAP's Air Force Parareecue Orientation training This mountain field camp operated out of Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, was taught On Tuesday, April 9, Moab Mayor Dave Sakrison presented Lynn Marie Von Koch with the Civil Air Patrols (CAP) Mitchell Award before the Moab City Council. Earning the Mitchell Award, which confers promotion to second lieutenant, is a major milestone for any Civil Air Patrol cadet. Von Koch is the first student in Moaba Red Rock Squad- ron to complete the Mitchell Award. Completion of a Mitchell Award involves advancing from cadet basic through the ranks to Chief Master Sergeant and then passing a comprehensive aerospace examination and sitting before a formal review board of Senior CAP members. Von Koch credits her supportive CAP Senior officers and enthusiastic cadets for helping her to achieve the Mitchell Award. In March 2000, Von Koch, proposed organization of a cadet program in Moab as part of the existing Red Rock Squadron. In Moab Mayor Dave Sakrison pre- sents Lynn Marie Von Koch with a CAP award. April 2000, she joined the CAP as one of the first two Red Rock cadets. During July 2000, Von Koch encompleted a basic nine-da- y campment at Hill Air Force Base. Von Koch 's second year in the cadet program provided valuable experience that helped her at the United States Naval Academys Summer Seminar in Maryland. Immediately after by Air Force Parareecue Men individuals trained to rescue pilots. During July 2001, Von Koch attended CAPs Hawk Mountain Ranger School in Pennsylvania. She tested out of the first two years of ranger courses and completed the third year Team Commander training. Later in July 2001, Von Koch attended the LTtah National Guard Freedom Academy at Camp Williams, Utah for new student government officers The CAPs cadet program is education an aerospace-oriente- d and training activity for young persons between 12 and 21. Achievements correspond to United States Air Force enlisted and officer ranks. To progress through the ranks, cadeta must pass written lead Three injured in jeep rollover on Hells Revenge by Franklin Seal staff writer Two bystanders, a d man and a girl, were seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a jeep rollover accident on the Hells Revenge jeep trail. The accident occurred 2.2 miles in on the route, near a spot called Mickeys Hot Tub, a short distance from the western rim of Negro Bill Canyon. The driver of the vehicle and the two injured bystanders were flown directly from the scene of the accident to St. Mary's Hospital In Grand Junction, Colo. The bystanders were listed in serious condition Friday morning; the driver had been treated for minor abrasions and released. Search and rescue personnel and paramedics were flown to the scene of the accident after Grand County dispatchers received a cell phone call alerting them to the accident at 4.52 p m. seven-year-ol- Grand County emergency medical technician Jennie Massie was one of the first to arrive at the scene. Witnesses told her that vea modified hicle driven by Doyle Marsell, 45, of Las Vegas, Nev. had rolled on a steep slickrock section of the trail, tumbling down three separate ledges. There was debris strewn everywhere," she said, from the top, all the way to the bottom. Marsell was thrown from the vehicle as it tumbled and rolled ahead of it, falling from ledge to ledge. The vehicle stopped, perched precariously on the rim of the last ledge above a drop with Marsell lying on the 15-fo- ledge below it. Passenger Patricia Alexander, 30, of Cliflon, Colo, was still in the vehicle, entangled in the broken windshields rubber gasket, Massie said. Ed Brown, 53, of Kearns, Utah, stood nearby with a group who were also driving the trail. Moving toward the vehicle to offer his assistance, Brown was below it, about 20 feet to the side of the injured Marsell, when Alexander freed herself from her entanglement and climbed out of the vehicle. She must have been the ballast, Massie said. As soon as Bhe left the vehicle it tipped and fell from the ledge. The rolling vehicle missed Marsell by a few feet but hit Brown squarely. Witnesses told Massie it rolled over his chest, then continued down a steep slickrock apron and into a sandy area where it struck Kenzie Wells, of Roy, Utah, before coming to a stop. The child was flung or rag dolled, Massie said. When rescuers arrived at the scene, numerous bystanders were already giving aid to the injured. A paramedic from Colorado had been in the area and was giving first aid, Massie said. There was a huge amount of help. It was great. Rescuers were able to find a landing cone for the Care Flight helicopter to set down about 100 yards from the accident. Brown, Wells and Marsell were hand-carrie- d on backboards to the chopper and flown to the hospital in Grand Junction. On Monday morning, a St. Mary's Hospital spokeswoman said that Marshall had been released. Kenzie Wells was doing well and would probably be released on Tuesday. Agencies who assisted in the District pays Grand Junction residents to remove unkempt fruit trees In the greater Grand Junction area, residents are being paid to remove fruit trees in the yards if they aren't spraying them for bugs, according to a recent article in the Daily Sentinel. The Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District is offering residents a deal to trade each of their fruit trees for $30 toward a new shade tree or shrub. It's all part of the district's attempt to help the fruit industry there decrease the number of fruit pests around the Grand Valley Targeted bugs include the codling moth, the western cherry fruit fly, the crown borer and the peach twig borer. Jude Sirota, Mesa County Pest and Weed Inspector, hopes people will voluntarily remove their fruit trees to help commercial growers in the MARC hosts K Unlimited Calling Between AH Mobile Local have been trying to decrease pesticide use. Sirota said. "They cant do it if they have bugs coming in from these backyard trees, Sirota said. Bugs do travel, and especially if you live next to an orchard, they will contribute to the pest population. Property owners may remove up to five fruit trees, and at $30 beginning at 10 am. New county officers and a central committee will be chosen Up to 34 delegates to the State Convention, to be held in Roy, Utah on May 11, will also be se lected. Refreshments will be of fered. All Democratic candidates running for office in San Juan County have been invited to speak. Navtgo Nation President, Kelsey A. Begaye will give the keynote address. Of special interest to the county party is the opportunity to campaign for Representative Jim Matheson for a repeat of his Congressional seat Crime Victims' Rights Week presentation. Mayor Dave Sakrison, shown here with Seekhaven Counselor and Inspired by stories from the Hopi, Navajo and Ute cultures, the Canyons Edge explores the vitality of the landscape. It was created over ten years ago, and its message still rings true. The show received a Merit Award Education Specialist since the redistricting of the state. "This is an opportunity for all Democrats to rally around their party and their candidates, said Ken Sleight. Sleight formerly chaired the Democratic county party for six years. Its again time to reorganize and to rejuvenate the party through new leadership and participation, he said. For further information phone Sleight at (435) Debbie Nelson, proclaimed the week of as Crime Victims April 21-2- 7 Rights Week. The proclamation recognizes the efforts of law enforcement officers, victim service providers, health care professionals, counselors and others whose dedication and service to crime victims helps to lessen trauma and assists In personal recovery. Community members are urged to show respect and understanding during this week and throughout the year. Photo by Sadie Warner from the Utah Humanities Council and toured the Colorado Plateau for ten years, but has not been shown In Moab in over five years. Till, Hucko and Williams invite everyone to come. An open microphone after the ,,show will allow everyone to Bringing Honor to !n CI ?1 acting-chairma- n 259-857- or (435) - isi - 5 259-833- ir IJJ ilflj' County Emergency Medical Services, Grand County Sheriffs Office and Arches Helicopters. ANNOUNCING! Sedhaven & Grind County Domestic Violence Coalition Are Sponsoring a Tree FUatfcg NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK I WHAT: Tree FUstig Cermwj to honor WHEN; Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 12.00 noon WHERE: Grand County High School (NW These agencies represent the members of Phones Coalition. The Coalition urges the citizens Grand County Domestic to observe wed Violence Nttkwwl Crime Apri 21-2- 2012. 7, is about honoring all victims 1) Promoting a greater understanding of crime victims needs, 0 2) Educating victims about their rigbn, 3) By applauding the countless professionals who have dedicated their liver, to seeing that those harmed by crime dont fall through the cracks. KPCH, he ! victims of crime, their families, and these who support them. the tma man 2002 GUEST SPEAKER; Mark Shurdeffi Attorney General Phone CHAP TALK Certnotj to Commemorate ( $' The San Juan County Demo-crat- a will hold their convention this Saturday, April 20 at the Chapter House in Aneth, Utah o of crime by : C.20TI San Juan County Democrats to meet in Aneth Proceeds will benefit the MARCs Moving Waters-ColoradRiver Project. A donation of $3 to $5 is suggested. this artistic and inspiring of Moab repots District. participate and speak. and people who have never seen It are encouraged to come enjoy VfctHw Rights W ed miilirm Mat 'p-p- final showing of 400-imag- e, 500 Local Anytime Minutes 'Attehbmm dwrft? maty for a'U:d Irahtm AJdfamd tr-AS TALI m a ref tea trwirmA of SICK Inc. 'VWnjai homeowners only within the I Grand Valley Pest Control maximum benefit of $ 150 toward other foliage. slide and sound experience that celebrates the Colorado Plateau, It depicts the high desert and is a feast for the eyes and ears. The show features photography by Tom Till and Bruce Hucko as well as a narration written and recorded by Terry Tempest Williams, and was the by produced Canyonlands Field Institute. For viewers familiar with this show, this is the last chance to view it, This nr luntary and is available to per fruit tree, they can gain a showing of The Canyon s Edge. The Canyon's Edge is a Unlimited Night and Weekend Calling B dustry Commercial fruit growers Saturday, April 27, at 8 pm., the MARC will host the last Introducing The Mobile Local Phone Your Home 5 schedule an appointment so Sirota may confirm the existence of the fruit trees. Then, the landowner is responsible for removing the tree Sirota will return to verify that the trees have been removed She then dispense a $30 voucher Sir every fruit tree taken out People may replace their fruit trees with trees other than fruit trees, Russian olive, tamarisk or Siberian elm. Russian olive and tamarisk are on the noxious weed hut The others are a hat We re Sirota called trash tree aiming fur people to have nice shade trees, Sirota said. The program ia stnctly vo- rescue include Grand County Search and Rescue, Grand No Annual Contract No Credit Check No Activation Fee Urger Local Calling Area Than Property ownero must first to call Sirota at Canyon's Edge April 27 m 1 valley contain the pests. Already, 250 backyard fruit trees have been removed. Sirota has federal funding for another 200 trees. People dont realize there's such a problem with backyard trees, Sirota said. The real purpose is to protect the fruit in- JT ik 60S S. 400 E, Moab, Utah GRAND COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION MEMBERS: Seekhaven Attorney General's Office Adult Probation & Parole Four Corners Mental Health Division of Children & Family Services Grand County Sheriffs Office Grand County Public Health Dept Grand County Attorney's Office Grand County Justice Court Children's Justice Center Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Moab Moab Police Department Arches Education Center Adah Protective Services Mountain View Treatment Center Depart era of Youth Canecla&s Moab LDS Stake Moab Ministerial Association National Put Service Zoo National Bank JOT 2T A |