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Show PageB3 J Area-Wid- e Week in Review Thackers , UEA at odds . . . Tbuele 'Hie Tbuele Education AtwociaUun in disappointed and angTy at the Utah Education Association'! continued support of the Radioactive Waste Restrictions Act, and has vowed to continue its fixt against the initiative to help Envirocare stay in business. TEA President Jeff Wyatt said UEA officials have chosen to ignore their complaints against the UEAs involvement in the radiuactive waste battle, even alter Wyatt and TEA Vice President Bob Gow ans explained the benefits Envirocare brings to education in Tbuele County. Tboele Transcript Bulletin rain . . . 100-ye- ar Monticello Ibrrential storms in Monument Valley on Aug. than one hour. All that rain in such a short time overwhelmed the storm drainage systems, causing damage and flooding problems near Gouldings and Monument Valley High School. Monument Valley received torrential rains less than a year ago on Sept. 13, 2001. Residents thought the storm," but damage from the most previous storm was a 29 brought 1.28 inches of rain in less 100-ye- ar recent storm was more extensive. A school bus narrowly averted disaster when flood waters washed out a cattle guard as the bus was passing over, leaving the front wheels on one side of a gully and the rear wheels on the other. No injuries were reported. San Juan Record Olympics . . . Remembering thesuccess of the Winter Park City Olympic Following the celebration on Main Street, organizers of several special events planned for next winter are talking about centering their festivities on the street too. Discussions have started between the city and organizers of the Sundance Film Festival and 2003 World Freestyle Championships that could result in requests for the Park City Council to allow street festivals on Main Street during both events. Meanwhile, organizers of the Americas Opening World Cup ski races, which are scheduled in November, are planning a similar celebration as in the past, which includes a concert on lower Main Street. The Park Record 4,000 more Thursday, September 12, 2002 UDOT construction report Items from regional newspapers Another Che (Tirjus - 3 nh rp mb nit Updates on construction projects in Southeastern Utah were issued this week by the of Utah Depiartment TVansportatiun They follow: Coriun U.S. Highway 6 from Mile Post M3 to 288; Project lane includes the roto-mill, . leveling, and chip seal of US-6- Traffic is reduced to one lane of travel in alternating directions. Motorists can expect heavy delays with wait times of up to 20 minutes. Completion eipected end of September 2002. (FJ) U.S. Highway 6 (Wellington Main Street): Project includes the roto mill and plant-miseal coat of Wellington Main Street One lane of travel is open in each direction. Motorists should expect minimum delays. Expected completion: end of September 2002. (FJ) U.S. Highway 6 at Sunnyside Junction: Prqject includes the installation of x passing lanes at Sunnyside Junction. One lane of travel is open in each direction with a reduced speed limit (40 mph through the work zone. Motorists should expect minimum delays. Expected completion: end of October 2002 (FJ) UJv Highway 6 Skyiiew to West Price: Project includes the roto mill and overlay of three roadway sections on 1 lighw ay 6. One lane cf travel is open in alternating directions. Motorists should expect heavy delays with potential wait times of up to 20 minutes. Expiected completion: end of October 2(X)2. (FJ) et 30-ye- Journal Big hailstones in Helper . . . g ' Price A thunderstorm that passed over the cliffs surrounding Helper last week threw blocks of ice as large as baseballs at homes, cars and people before vanishing into the distant horizon. In a period of only a few minutes, widespread damage occurred as skylights on buildings and windshields of cars were smashed. Many in the area had damage to their homes, including shingles knocked off, outside light fixtures broken and metal siding and roofing dented. A car dealership in Helper reported the paint on many of the vehicles parked on the lot was severely damaged by the storm. quick-movin- le Open daily: 6:30 196 South Main am-9:3- pm 0 259-714- 1 Duchesne and Uintah counties met last week with the Utah Division of Water Resources and a prig vate cloud seeding firm to discussed the possibility of a joint Basin. Don of Uintah the American North Griffeth in project Water Consultants, the private firm which handles nearly all cloud seeding projects in Utah, estimated that under average seasonal conditions, properly conducted seeding operations could produce approximately ten percent additional Bnowpack water content The project would cost $75,000. If approved, each county would provide a third of the cost and it is expected that the state would pick up the balance from a fund already appropriated. Seeding is a process where materials, like silver iodide, are released into the atmosphere via ground-base- d andor aiihourne systems to increase precipitation. cloud-seedin- Uintah Basin Standard Sheriffs office steps in. . . of Salina Police S&lina With the Chief Bill resignation Pierce effective Aug. 31, Salina will turn to the Sevier County Sheriff's office to assist in naming the police department for the next 60 days. Sheriff Phil Barney made the offer during a special meeting of the City Council He made the stipulation that the four officers currently working in Salina would be reassigned during the next 60 days, and that he would replace them with four deputies from his department. "They need an attitude adjustment, said Barney. He was adamant that he was stop and looking against Salinas practice of sitting by the for drug stops that could net the community $1,700 each. Salina Sun Heber City Wasatch County taxpayers will see a 13.4 tax levy increase in their tax bill this year. For the average homeowner that translates to about $70 on a $175,000 home. After an hour of listening to comments from the 150 people in attendance, the board voted unanimously for the increase. Superintendent Terry Shoemaker opened the meeting saying, Frankly, were in a budget problem. He cited the district dilemma of having a new middle school without having revenue to cover the buildings maintenance and operation. The Wasatch Wave much dead timber. .. Vernal The Ashley National Forest is overridden with dead and falaan trees, which will continue to fuel large wild fires unless the forest is thinned. Bert Kuleeza, Forest Supervisor; told the Vernal Chamber cf Commerce that the number of fires this year natkxiwide is about average, 59,000. Also, the number cf fires an the Ashley National Fen est is about average. The difference this year is the fires are much bigger than normal. The total acres burned this year nationally ia 6 milhni and the average is 3 million acres. 10-ye- ar Vernal Express 8-- 1 m lTiTQB65IiT ON-SIT- K 259-633- Lallacienda serves a creative interpretation of popular adventure headquarters Lodging Mi Mb's 40 suites wprivale nvertront patios Conference Facilities HxntKSS SERVICE and reservations. Enjoy an evening in the Old West! Grounds open at 6 p.m. Gunfights start at 7:00. Delicious cowboy supper served at 7:30 sharp, followed by the music and entertainment of the Bar-- Wranglers. Fun for all ages. 259-BAR-- M (259-2276- ) (sdjtfe JstUey Jhh f feit lours ATV Jeep Connection, departing daily from Moab, Salt Lake City and Monticello. 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JY cm SINCE 1961 7 Sat Best Western Greenwell Inn 1-- Wasatch schools boost taxes . . . F, (Next to the Ramada Inn) Counties may seed the clouds . . . officials from Roosevelt Water M-- 8-- 6 1 Mexican-styl- a time . CuuTnig the country, one home at 2471 S. 1 1 wy. 191, Moali 259-800- k Serving seafood, sandwiches, steaks, salads, burgers, vegetarian foods and daily specials Slate liquor licensee. Orders & Beer To Go Patio seating & Kids Menu 3 OPEN 7 DAYS :3) AM 6K6 S. Main next to McDonald's HAUS) Sun-Advoca- Too Wednesday. Se ptembn 15 th Grand Counts Board of 1 ducatioiv, meeting, 6pm, School District Ottue Grand Countv Recreation SSD, meeting, 6 30 p m , Spanish Valley Arena Ottue re-bui- ld DINING ROOM fantastic breakfast selections including large, fluffy omelets and of course, pancakes! Enjoy our delicious sandwiches, tantalizing dinner entrees and Mexican great home-styl- e dishes. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We serve breakfast all day. Box lunches available. Banquet facilities. State Liquor Licensee. pm. I Microbrewery & Restaurant A terrific dining experience for the whole family. We feature 7 1 a!F (PANCAKE enter. o-l- l) Yellow Cat: Project includes the and reliahihtatiun total stretch of Interstate ofan 70. Traffic is reduced to one lane of travel in each direction and speed limits reduced to 55 mph through the length of the project Motorists can expect minimum delays. Expected completion: September 2002. (RT) Cortez, Colo. After four years of heated negotiations, environmental review, threats of lawsuits, and bureaucratic red tape, the -- Chess Club, p nv, MARC Purple Kixxn Red Devil football HOMECOMING, playing Juab, Saturday. September 14th a m., 'A' V Center fanners Market, uesday. September 17th Red I Vv tl Yollev ball, plav mg Sun Juan 5 p m Moabs ONLY Dolores Water Conservancy District is poised to proceed with an $8 million irrigation project serving dryland farms in Montezuma and Dolores counties. Die board signed a contract to purchase enough water from the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. to water 4,000 acres around Yellow Jacket and Pleasant View. The district purchased 1,500 shares, for $2.5 million. The deal included or approximately 6,000 acre-feTbtten Lake Reservoir. Expenditure of another $5.5 million is estimated for the construction phase, expected to take several years. A contract must now be negotiated with the Colorado Water Conservation board, which agreed to loan the district $7 .2 million at 3.591 interterm. est over a (. , Grand from Crescent to 1-- irrigated acres . . . Cortez fallen Anhe, square dame, 7 30 - S 30 p m Cn a Red Dev d Volley hall play mg Ki (sM 4 pm fridiy, September 13th I Tk KjA,ope& If w CJtchf Home of the Kokopelli Chicken and the best green chili in Utah. You'll love our specialty breakfasts, lunches and dinners. 189 S Main 259-4006 j ' |