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Show Page A5 (The Thursday, May 23, 2002 Cimrs-3niepnihe- nt 40 of MAPS survey respondents report of people who leave Moab for medical care Janet Lowe ataff writer didate, was contracted by MAPS If sheer will and enthusiasm could cause buildings to rise from the ground, Moab would already have a new hospital, senior citizens center, nursing home, and assisted living cento1. Tucked nearby would be medical complexes housing local physicians. A pathway would connect all the buildings and also provide easy access to Swanny City Park. Such was the vision of the Moab Area Partnership for Seniors Galbreath, to conduct the survey and compile the results. The survey was conducted over a period of about three weeks. and thirty-fou- r people responded. The average age of the respondent was 60.3 years of age, which represents a figure about 20 years older than the average age of Moab residents. The average number of years respondents have lived in Moab was almost 24 years, with almost 82 percent of those people by planning at their meeting last Thursday evening, May 16. It was an hour to brainstorm and envision the future of this ambitious project and everyone had an opinion. Opinions were also expressed in a survey recently conducted by the MAPS team. David Everitt, local resident and county council can- - No longer Miss-ing- Jeff Richards staff writer After a hiatus, the 16-ye- ar Miss Grand County scholarship pageant is back, and organizers hope the promise of up to $1,500 in college scholarship money will entice local young women aged 17 to 24 to participate. Wanda Secrest and Shirley Stewart, both members of the Grand County Fair Board, are co- ordinating this years pageant, which will be held the evening of Friday, Aug. 9 at the Grand County High School auditorium. Secrest says she realizes that because Grand County has not had a pageant for so many years, it's likely that all of this year's participants will have had no prior pageant experience. Still, we don't want anyone to be afraid to apply," she said. Well have people help- - consultant, Two-hundr- indicating that their primary health care provider is in Moab. Another interesting statistic that came out of the survey is the fact that over 40 percent of respondents said they knew someone who had left Moab and Grand County because of inadequate housing choices for seniors. These residents, long-tim- e Moabites, are relocating to Salt Lake, Grand Junction, Blanding and Price leaving behind family and friends who are much needed by the elderly. Of special interest in the suris the fact that almost results vey 45 percent of the respondents said they would be willing to pay an additional $25 or more per year to support a complex that included a hospital, senior citizens center and other senior care facilities. The Grand County Hospital Service District is a key player in helping to acquire land for the project. While many options are e being explored, including a on Williams Way, parcel nothing has been finalized. Negotiations for the acquisition of the property are expected to begin within the next two weeks. often 28-acr- pageant returns to Grand County : by Sam ing these girls every step of the way. Professionals will teach workshops on such areas as hair color coormanagement, make-udination, and poise, in the days leading up to the pageant, she added. To enter the pageant, participants must be at least 17 and no older than 24 by Sept. 5, 2002. Rules will be in accordance with Utah State Pageants, including the rule that entrants must never have been married, nor can they ever have been pregnant. They must also be of good character, and not have any prior criminal record. Entry fee is $25, payable to Miss Grand County Pageant. The deadline for applications is July 1. Contestants will be judged based on interviews, talent, and evening wear, and will be asked an question the night of the p, on-sta- pageant. Grand Countys pageant will not have a swimsuit competition. Judges will all be certified and from out of town, Secrest added. Nancy Clark, one of the judges, is a former Miss Utah. She will be joined by two other women and two men. In addition to the $1,500 in scholarship money given to Miss Grand County, $750 in scholarship money will go to the 1st Attendant, and $500 to the 2nd Attendant. In addition, special awards will be given in the interview and talent categories, as well as to Miss Photogenic. The winner of the pageant will be eligible to compete in the Miss Utah State Fair Pageant, and from there, the Miss Utah Pageant. The local pageant's prize money comes from Grand County Fair Board funds, and is payable at the successful completion of the r term as Miss Grand County or as an attendant. Additional costs associated with the pageant will be offset in part by the $5 admission charge for the event vehicles listed below will be sold at wholesale auction prices between May 22 and May 25. All units not sold will be shipped to the auto auction All ( Qso cfag?gtsP(g7Gto ttea? ) '98 Ford Windstar $8375 699584. GL, 3.8 engine, automatic, air conditioning and cassette. Auction Priced! Stock '99 Ford Windstar $1 2,400 401696. LX, 3.8 engine, automatic, air conditioning, cassette, dual side doors. Auction Priced! Stock 2001 Ranger Super Cab $1 5,800 ; Stock 699559. 4x4, edge, V6 automatic, full power and air, with disc plyer, Auction Priced! '99 Ford one-yea- Stock Super Cab $18,500 12--Y 426411 . Lariat, 4x4 pickup, all the extras, lowmiles Auction Priced! itself. Besides Secrest (259-552and Stewart the other pageant committee members are Carri Cozzens, Kim Call, Camille Tnyillo and Hope Levin. For more information or to obtain entry forms and requirements, contact any of these people. (259-7797- John Deere 4300 Finance Options Available OPTION 1 Fixed Rate up to 36 Months, $0 Down Personal Down Commercial, Requires 5 Fee 0 OPTION 2 Fixed Rate up to 60 Months, $0 Down Personal Down Commercial (Qualified Customer) 9.9 Fixed Rate up to 60 Months, $0 Dawn Personal 20 Down Commercial (Unqualified Customer) 5.9 20 OPTION 3 Fixed Rate up to 84 Months, $0 Down Personal Only DKOFE New Airport Board appointments 20 8.9 ), West The Grand County Council appointed Dell A. Keys and John Cowan to fill vacancies on the Grand County Airport Board. A key, a pilot and an Airman Medical Examiner, is the wife of John Keys, a former Airport Board member who was tapped by the Bush administration to head the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Cowan, a former Redtail Aviation pilot, previously served six years on the board. He was the Airport Board treasurer for four years. 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche $30,995 Stock 42641 1 A CD, Leather with sport cloth and full pwer.air conditioning, extra sharp. Under 5000 miles! Ford Eddie Bauer 4x4 Explorer $16,995 699592. All the extras with leather interior. Under 47,000 miles! Stock 2001 Lincoln Navigator $33,686 699602. 4x4 with leather interior, full power and air conditioning. Extra Sharp! Stock 2000 Buick Le Sabre $14,995 Stock full power and 39961 3A. air conditioning. Terrific price! '99 Ford Taurus Stock Stock LX $9,999 599586. Under 31 ,000 miles, extra sharp, full power and air conditioning. '99 Grand Jeep Cherokee $17,995 699596. 4x4 Laredo, full power, air conditioning, under 50,000 miles. 2001 Lincoln Continental $24,995 Stock 599606. V8, automatic, full power, air conditioning with leather interior. Crew Cab 4x4 $29,995 Stock 426408A.Power Stroke Lariat pickup. All the extras. '99 Ford Ranger Super Cab 4x4 $14,995 2001 Ford Im David Everitt, and in the coming months with hope to meet all the voters in District Three. In the meantime, let me tell you a bit about myself. I have lived in Moab since 1995, when I worked at Arches National Park. Like many of us, I came to Grand County for a Job, and stayed because of the great people who live here. I have worked as an instructor for Canyonlands Field institute, a grant writer for the Youth Garden Project, and recently as a Planning Consultant for the City of Moab. As a homeowner and taxpayer, I have a vested interest in shaping the future of my permanent home. I face-to-fa- ce I strongly believe that the two most important issues being Grand County the are quality of education for our kids, and the quality of health care for all residents, especially for senior citizens. I currently sit on school district's Character Education Task Force, and I think this county can provide an education that will enable any motivated student to go on to college if they choose. Grand County needs more and better health care facilities. Finding creative 34-- T Stock 499578A. XLT, pickup, full power and air with Cassette, CD running boards, bed liner rail guards, tow package, Under 33,000 miles 2001 Ford Mustang Stock 2002 Ford 4x4 Explorer XLT $24,995 Stock 699599. V6, auto, full power and air, 3rd row seat. Under 20,000 miles 2001 GMC 12-- 4x4, Extra Cab $24,995 T Stock 42641 1 C. All SLE pickup, 5.3 V8, CD, full power, air, low miles vehicles subject to sales tax and license Certified Ford Your Original 2 Over Factory Invoice Dealer WORKING TOWARD EFFECTDT COMMUNITY BASED SOLUTIONS at 259-318- 9 reach me anytime. $14,995 or 599608. V6, auto, full power and air. Under 1 5,000 miles wavs of getting funds should be a top priority. Please fed free to call or write discuss the direction you'd like to see Grand County move. I look forward to meeting you in the coming months. You can 2-Do- Certified QUALITY 500 South Main (435) Moab 259-610- 7 COPY 14? |