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Show Xhf Page A3 Tailings Continued from Page A 1 They actually came up with a couple of pointa that hadn't been considered, she said. It was really heartening to see that they didnt just rubber stamp a deci- sion that had been made before. It was a good meeting. During a public meeting on Thursday, June 13, the Academy, governed by the National Research Council, which advises Congress on scientific issues, announced the findings of its study of the Atlas site. The committees e report concludes that the current technical basis is not adequate to support a decision at this time, and calls for a limited, focused study by the DOE to answer the remaining questions. six-mon- 36-pag- The recommendation may delay a final DOE decision on how to approach cleanup by up to 18 months said Joel Berwick, project manager for the site from the agencys Grand Junction office. In about 30 days, we will submit a strategy and estimate of costs, Berwick told about 60 area residents who attended last Thursdays meeting. He said his office had planned to announce whether it would move the pile or cap it by Nov. 18, but the Academys recommendation could very well extend our sched- ule, he said. Kai Lee, chair of the NAS committee studying the Atlas site, emphasized that the call for additional analyses should not be viewed as yet another postponement of site cleanup, but as a necessary step to ensuring that the tailings are handled in the best possible way. may be cheaper initially, but Lee said it could ultimately be more expensive than moving the material because of costs associated with long-termonitoring and maintenance at the site. Lower levels of remediation in the near term typically leave greater residual long term hazards, the committee concluded in its report. Long term considerations do not necessarily outconcerns I cost weigh short-terand remediation risk but they should be identified, evaluated, and any tradeoffs explicitly identified and considered as part of this decision. Further study of both options is needed, including close examination of the risks, costs, benefits, and long-termanagement implications for each option, said the committee report. Lee said the committee also questioned previous studies of the site that suggested the river would remain in its current channel, posing little risk of flooding the contaminated site. It is a near certainty," the report concludes, that the rivers course will run across the Moab site at some time in the future, unless engineered barriers prevent it from doing so." After the meeting, Berwick said the DOE plans to hold a public meeting in August to update the public about ongoing work and take community comments on possible remediation plans for the site. Those comments will be included along with additional scientific data in the agencys final recommendation. Rep. Jim Matheson said in a m telephone interview Thursday that he found the Academys recommendation encouraging. Theyve pointed out the gaps in information, he said. This needs to have a analysis. What are the potential risks? What are the longterm potential costs? Matheson said the Academy had given a preliminary report to the DOE and Congress earlier in the week, and the DOE has already increased the Grand Junction offices budget to cover the cost of the further analysis. But he worries that cost will be the deciding factor for the sites fate. My concern is that short-terlong-ter- The committees position is to get the information before you make a decision, he said. Lee said that cost is one of several issues that must be given a closer look. Capping the tailings For All Your Plumbing Needs long-ter- cost considerations are going to overwhelm the decision-makin- g process, he said. We need to in- corporate the 435-260-12- long-ter- costs. There are issues other than the cost that are more important to Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services Available 365 Walker St. Moab, UT 84532 Thursday, June 20, 2002 nt New principal Continued from Page A 1 the resolution reads. Board Member Kaaron Jorgen said a publicity campaign announcing the program will take place in August, and a motto along the lines of cational experience, in Apache Junction Unified School District east of the Phoenix area. Cox reportedly beat out a field of about a dozen applicants to win the GCMS job. Cox is reportedly retiring from the Arizona school system and was simply looking for a You Must Read to Succeed" is being finalized. The program will involve teachers, parents, community members, and organizations working together to improve literacy among children and their families. Approved the districts new comprehensive discipline policy and accompanying protocol for handling violations. Some 26 in- change" when he spotted the opening on Grand District's web site. An outdoor and biking enthusiast, he and his family have regularly visited the Moab area over the years. He and his wife have four children, the youngest of whom (a son) is still in high fraction categories are listed, along with suggested interventions for each. A separate policy school. In other action at Mondays meeting, the board: Adopted by resolution its commitment to support the 9041 reading goal the idea that 9041 of the students will read at grade level or above by the end of third grade within a five-yeperiod. Additionally, the ar board commits the district to work with those students to maintain grade level or above during the balance of their edu rehearsals and certain perfor- Hilton B. 'Tub' Evans died and Hilton Bernard Evans (Tub) died on March 10, 2002 at his home in Santa Paula, Calif. He had fought a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was 73 years old. Evans was born on January 7, 1929 to Hilton Bird Evans and Flora Peterson Evans. His family was among the original settlers to the Moab area and he grew up there amid a large extended family of local residents. Hilton served in the Air Force Cord Hashbarger Littleton, Colo., and two liminary document that the district's financial officer Doug Cannon said will certainly face extensive changes as soon as anticipated revenue cutbacks are made by the state Cannon also first homesteader of White's said lower enrollment projections for Grand County may result in less funding They have us projected as losing 63 students," he told the board. Heard from Lisa Sweeten of the kical group Parents for Public Schools, which has been lobd bying in support of the of and reading goal initiaother curriculum-relatetives. in addition to addressing other issues such as class sizes. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 15, at 5 p m. at the district offices. Ranch. Daytime performances of this narrative concert, written by Gerald Elias, will be held at the middle school on Sept. 1 1 and at the high school on Sept. 13. Moab Music Festival board member Eleanor Bliss thanked the school board for their continued support. This is really going to help the spirit of collaboration between the schools and the festival. she said. above-mentione- d Approved the school amended district's final 2001-0budget, and also approved the 2002-0proposed budget, a pre 2 3 things up ( - with hot new lingerie arrivals from Playboy of great-gran- d Logan children, Hashbarger of Littleton and Madison Hashbarger of Seattle. He is survived by four siblings; Polyanna Watson of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jean Heetdirks of Bozeman, Mont., Nanette Mehl of Ridgeway, Colo., and John Evana of Riverton, Utah. There will be a private memorial service and burial at the VlkimtWM Peterson Family cemetery in Moab. before attending the University of Utah, earning a PHD in Geophysics in 1959. Hilton was an expert in international oil exploration and was in demand for teaching, researching and consulting signments. His professional mances during the festivals ICHh season. MMF founder and director Michael Barrett told the board that this year's festival will include a special concert tribute to area resident Essie White, 97, the covering acceptable computer use was also approved, with the district filtering and monitoring all Internet access through the Utah Education Network. Approved the waiving of building use fees from Aug. 27 through Sept. 7 for the Moab Music Festival to use the Grand County High School auditorium (mostly during school hours) for - aspa- pers were frequently published in n scientific journals. He is survived by three daughters who cared for him in his last days: Ttri Evans of Santa well-know- Still Serving Southeast Utah with Respect & Integrity as wc have for 30 years Jama Calif.; Hashbargbr of Littleton, Colo.; and Kelle Evans of Ventura, Calif. He also has two grandsons, Justin Hashbarger who Is in the Marine Obrps in Seattle, Wash., Barbara, ' Licensed & Insured Doug Whipple Jr., Owner (Ttmfg-3nbfpmbr- 435-259-94- 41 1 E. Don loom W, Lant n Moab. Utah 84532 Palmer & Kyle Kim merle Moab's BestMeK Family Law Criminal Law Adoptions Real Estate Contract Litigation Wills Arbitration To movie info. 24-h- r. If M mm thowjimei I on the Well hollywood.com I An Showtimes for 62102 shows before 6 p.m. $4.50 Minority Report P6i31 " FG Sat. Nightly 7:001: IS Sun. Matirtee 1:00 3:1 5 Scooby-Do- oj ' 7:007 00 Sun. Matinee 1:00 '' Nightly tSat. and Angela Gregory Maria Bautista will exchange wedding vows at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2002 at Double Arch in the Windows Section of Arches National Park. A reception will follow at the Helen Taylor House, 125 East 200 North, Moab. Nightly 7:00 6 8:35 The Bourne Identity T5 ' . . . marry Lee Hood 3' 00 . Gift Certificates Available 580 Kane Creek Blvd. Turn at McDonalds! Rayburn retiring, Zions hosts open house Wednesday Jim Rayburn, a banker for 4 1 years, has announced his retirement as a vice president and commercial loan officer at Zions First National Bank. To celebrate Rayburn's career, Zions Bank's Moab office (300 S. Main) will host an open house for the local community Wednesday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. S74 N. Attorney at Law Mediation 8 South 100 East 259-941- 8 Fax 259-397- 2S9-S21- MaU OBC3 M 9 SPtONG YOUR s aaa A LIFE SINCE 1981 9 red cliffs lodge moab's adventure headquarters on the banks of the Colorado river now open EAT DRINK Restaurant Open for Dinner 5:30 to 10 p.m. River Front Tables Inside & Patio American Menu: Steaks Chops Fish Fowl Daily Specials from $9.95 The DeadHorse Motorcycle Club would like to thank everyone Involved In welcoming the Utah State H.O.G. Rally to town. Without the help of all the wonderful people and businesses this event would not have been the success it was. Darrin Hawk City of Moab Moab Area Travel Council Smitty's Golden Steak Sysco Foods Nicholas Foods Allsant Food Service O.A.R.S. Canyonlands Tours Boomers Market Doles Ice The Elks Lodge LDS Church (Linda Leech) Sherriff Jim Nyland (for being a good sport) Bart Leavitt And last but not least., all the hardworking members of the DeadHorse Motorcycle Club!!!!! Pasta aP" wines served in the restaurant STAY 40 Suites with Kitchenettes Private River Front Patios in every room Lodge Style Interiors Conference Rooms Accomodates 10 to 300 with Full Amenities For Information PLAY River Rafting V Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Hiking Tours Pool Spa - Moab cnr" ATV r - A Red Cliffs Lodge wee Wvtmwet W4ev'W'i Travel 2 miles north of Moab to Scenic highway 128. V J Head east 1 5 miles. Reservations: 435 - 259 - 2002 ? t 1 |