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Show nr Page A4 Governor touts land swap; second largest in state history results in d increase of Trust Land state-owne- l iernnf Mike Leavitt Unlay nniouiui-- the second largest I.iimI exchange in state history. d I h.- - in I. I agreement Will exchange s .cre of Utah at huul trust 1 mil tur m3 the 1 15 2117 imy of federal lands stale-acquire- ill 1i iiit ite future t.ili ni ryvynuwi fiir houlchilJreu and eco- nomic development opportunities riir.il I l.ih 'This exchange benefit tha i' it urn and our state," mild Oov-- i i nor "It enables the fed-- i i it government to improve tha management of scenic, recreation lm ml environmentally sensitive state with .'i iiiinmn- opportunities that ben-- . '.unis, and provides tha and communities." 'Hi agreement among the i Hi- - I'S of Interior mil thf I' S of Agri-- i land iiltorv increases state-ownLands re--. iv marly 27 000 acre bv thf slate will provide rev-- i a iiis lor Hah schools and coun-- t ion Us imsr ol tha residential, cummers i.il. oil. gas and mineral drvei- i ipnii-npolfiitiitl These landa are h Mitii-- i in Uintah, Emery, Utah, til si Imnls 1 1 ed Washington and Sevu-- counties Tha landa acquired by the federal government are located in Emery, Grand and Washington County Many of these lands are located in the spectacular San Rafael Swell area in Emery County and the environmentally sensitive desert tortoise habitat in Washington C aunty Prior ex mting rights on all land parcels will be honored by the stale and federal government This exchange is the third of the Leavitt Administration Ear her trades occurred in the Grand r Staircase Escalante National Monument and the West Ik-se- rt These trades have helped increase the balance in the Permanant Stale School Fund from $84 3 million in 199 I to approximately $400 million tisluv All three exchanges are value for value trades that significantly s improve management of public-landin i I'tah. The transaction will require ratification bv Congress and approval of the Utah State ture (The Eimrs-3uirpruif- Thursday, June 27, 2002 ut SUWA appeals BLM land lease decision Monday the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and the Natural Resources Intense Council appealed a Bureau of Land Management Decision to lease approximately 2b 000 acres of public lands for oil and gas development in Utahs rugged and scenic bmkcountry SlW argued before the In tenor Board of land .Appeals that the BLM failed to consult with Native American tribes prior to leasing the lands although this is required under National Historic Preservation Act. An internal BLM memo obtained by SUW A recognises that although such consultation should occur before it leases public lands, failed to involve the afthe Bl-fected tribes Further; in this case both the Moab and MvXiticello BLM offices had information in their own files about important cultural resources in these parcels, yet ignored them when they decided to sell the leases, SUWA al leged This is typical of the RLM's 'lease now Usik later approach to oil and gas development, said Steve Bloch, SIWA's attorney By failing to consult with the tribes and the public the BLM ia overlooking these important sites In doing so, the BLM is con- demning these wonderful artifacts to destruction Seventeen parcels are included in the appeal covering approximately 26,000 acres. They are located in the Black Ridge Tank Mesa area. Kane Springs in the foothills of the lax Sal Mountains, and in the Skull Valley west of Salt Lake Uity Group collecting information about end-o- f life care in Moab A cal organisations and healthcare providers to strengthen community support for dying patients and their loved ones and to help fund end ol' life? care education lor healthcare professionals, social workers, pharmacists, and clergy. The Partnership will continue to collect information on end-o- f life care in Moab through the end of July. If you have experienced the death of a loved one in Moab in the last three years and you would like to tell the non profit group called the Partnership to Improve Fnd of are in Utah is conducting a survey m M.mb, along with seven other rural Utah communities The goal of the program is to determine what can be done to improve the care of dying patients and bow to best support their caregivers, families, and friends. I ito I Recently, Partnership facil- itators worked with Allen Memorial Hospital and Grand County Hospice to conduct Ficus groups with families of people who died itt Moab and with healthcare professionals who care for patients will) life threatening or life lim- iting illness Participants Partnership about what went well and what may have been im- proved, call the Partnership toll to arrange free at an interview. The Partnership to Improve F.nd-o- f Life Care in Utah is a nonprofit coalition of nearly 300 individuals and organizations working together to improve the quality of end-o- f life care throughout the state. The Partnership is sponsored by Health Insight, a healthcare quality improvement company based in Salt Lake City The needs assessment is being funded through a grant from the Utah I department of Health. dis- cussed a broad range of subjects, including pain management, making end of life care decisions, suptiort for family caregivers, and spiritual support The detailed information obtained in focus groups and interviews will help Allen Memorial Hospital and Grand County Hospice to focus on those aspects of care that are key to a good death The information will also allow the Partnership to work with lo Dennett encourages high school students to participate in rocketry challenge Bob Bennett (R Utah is encouraging Utah high school students to participate in the upcoming Tram America Rocketry Challenge, a national contest sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association and the National Association of Rocketry Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers, first flight in Iks ember of 1903, the contest will supply Utah's youth the opportunity to participate in America's great heritage of scientific discovery and technological advancement," said Bennett. The rucketry challenge requires model rocket weighing students to design, build, and fly a multi-stag- e less than 3.3 pounds at liftoff while carrying two raw eggs and an electric altimeter as close to 1500 feet as possible A fly off competition fie the top 100 teams will be held m northern Virginia in April 2003. I r MARC hosts summer music classes with Eric Thomas Hes back fur the summer and busy as ever Along with a host of other activities, Erw Thomas, Moab s first composer-ia-residencwill be teaching fiur classes this July and August at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center (MARO African drumming for kivls, a community performance group, a Moab Music Festival preview; and a course on musicianship. Eric stresses that his students do not have to have formal training in music. He describes this as part of the fun "... when players don't have a lot of expertise, Im alwavs learning how to get to their place of emotion. This summer he is planning a number of activities linked te the Moab Musk-- Festival in the fall. To help enhance everyones listening enjoyment, the Moab Music Festival FYeview class will give community members a chance to study and learn about pieces they will hear m this fall s e, festival. A perfor- community mance group will meet twice a week this July and August, culminating in performances on Aug. 31 and Sept. 15. Graduates from the kids' African drumming class will join the community performance group and play for their parents, teachers, classmates and neighbors. Registration for all 1 classes is at the MARC 111 East 100 North, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a m. to (259-6272- 4pm For kids (ages 8 12, the African drumming course will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a m. to noon at the MARC, beginning on July 10 and ending on Aug. 29. No experience is necessary, though students from 11MK elementary school may have had some drumming lessons with Thomas last winter There will be some singing and dancing in class, and Thomas will instruct his students in basic rhythm and notation. The class is limited to the first 25 applicants, so early registration is recommended. There is no charge for this class. The Uommunity Ierformers group will meet Tuesday and Grand Co: Recreation' County SPEdAySyyidE the City of Moab&iAWe TO INVITE THE PU B LI CTO ATTAND A FABULOUS, display Thursday, July 4, at dusk. The eve4t Wiutake PLACE FROM THE SANDFLATS HlLL, COME AND ENJOyI Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p m. at the MARC, beginning July 9 through Aug. 28. An original piece will be created in a collaborative and cooperative process under Thomass direction, and performed at the falls music festival. Thomas encourages everyone to come out and discover their hidden talents He says youre in the community ... share music with the community." Whether youre 8 or 80, a vocalist or an instrumentalist, a music reader or not. you are welcome to join. There is no charge for this class. The Moab Music Festival class will on the composers and programs fiir this foil's fiwti-vn- l. Beginning July 10 through the lYe-vie- fix-u- s end of August, on Thursdays, from 5.30 to 7 p m., Eric will share his insights and music know ledge to help students enhance their apfireciatksi of the live performances. Students are invited to take just one class ($7 class) to preare fiir a single concert or sign up fix the entire course fix $45. You can check the Music Festivals program information at www.ntoalmiuMiifest.arg or call the MARC fix the scliedule. The class is tkwigned fix st uilenta 15 year of age or okkr. A sfxxial treat fix the musicians of Moab will lx Thomas's course on Musicianalup Skills. No matter what instrument studwits play tx what musical genre they favor, Thomas will help students inqxove the skills they already have, students will play individually and in group He will also teach skills that may he new to students, such as how to improvise, how to haten to a recording and play what you hear, how to transcribe, how to transpoee, and how to read music. The course win meet Thursday evenings from 715 to 9 p.m. at the MARC. The first meeting is July 10 and will continue through the end of August The cost of the course is $45, and participants should be 15 year of age or okior. 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