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Show PageB12 Change clocks, change batteries ably saved her life and by battalion C'hirf John Flahit-Publi- erty The heat sourie was quukly removed and the c Information Offierr, Moab Fire As thr fall lime ehaiigt approuehrs, llit Moult Fire Department want' to runmd residents to make another l ha agt1 that lould vat- their lives - ihangmg the batteries in their smoke alarms Although hi perunt of Amerilttll bonus have smoke alarms, neui U oat- third don t work Non working smoke ni of tho alarm.' roh re-m- lt preiteetive lanifit' homo fire safety dev tees win designed to provide Tho iiii'l lommon citod iau.se of imn working worn out or smoko alarm s hattorn missing ('hanging smoko alarm batteries twuo a o.tr is oru of tho Mmplost. mod olloi live ways to loduoo tragu doaths and mjurios in liomo hros In fait, working smoko alarm noarly cut in half tin risk of dying in i homo firo Moult Firo Depart im lit rospondod to a 911 call reporting smoko in i ri'sidonio on Oitohor 10, 1999 First arriving units a found an elderly female home alone The residence was indeed full of smoke from a pan of food loft unattended on the stove while the resident slept in prop- another room The working smoke alarm alerted the lady to the hazard The simple fai t that the alarm was working at the tune when the lady needed it most prob residents home was venti- lated by firefighters to remove the noxious smoke The lady was unharmed and her only proierty losses were the pan and the food "Working smoke alarms provide an early warning and critical extra seconds to said Moub Fire Chief Corky brewer This is particularly important for those most at risk of dying m a home fire, such as ihildren and se" Chief brewer recomniors mends residents use the extra" hour they save from the time i Image to i hit k smoke alarms ," pushing the test button, by planning "two ways out" and practicing those eca(e routes w ith the entire family Families should prepare a fire safi ty kit that includes working flashlights to help during night time escues and develop and practice a fire escape plan for the household For more information on home fire safety and prevention contact the Moab Fire Depart-nlit at 259 5557, visit Moabs Fire Station ftl at 45 South 100 Hast, or visit the u Departments www angelfire website at comthe force moabfiredepartment The staff will gladly help you and your family uvoid tragedy with some simple techniques and planning Prevention of death and injury by fire is our numlier one priority," said Chief brewer. FCC blocks satellite company merger A proposed merger be- choice- - in the digital services matter w here they tween KihoStar and DirecTV was rejected last week by the marke t - no live Federal ( her the course of the past year, Cannon and other Members of Congress have battled to protect consumers by oppos- Communication Commission i FCC citing concerns of reduced competition Congressman Chris Cannon (RUT) fought to block the merger by pointing out the dangers of a monopoly that would have been created if approved This is a huge victory for consumers in rural and urban areas." Cannon said If this merger had approved, it would have c reated a sure monopoly This would have led to Ix-e- n declining customer service, higher prices, inferior pro- gramming and stifled innovation To obtain good highspeed Internet access, especially in rural areas, having a choice in satellite technology is a must I am pleased that the- - FCC made the right decision to reject this merger Because of this decision consumers will now be guaranteed a ing the EchoStar-DirecT- merger. Over 145 Members of Congress and 17 Senators, including Senator Orrin Hatch from all points on the political sjiectrum expressed ), (Die Thursday, October 17, 2002 vTimfft--3IuhfjJfuh- Dream comes true with Memory Garden Dream Comes True. What began as an idea a few years ago at a hospice meeting, to research the possibility of a Memory Carden, has come to fruition With help from a local A m. & v. vlrrlA Jo.m slabs, and at a further date a formal dedication and decision as to names that will he plated on the slabs will be determined. There will be a group. new volunteers that are interested in joining this purchased three marble landscape architect, Youth Carden, the City of memory grove is growing. formal notice for the public. A tentative schedule for January, 2003 for a formal training will be held for claw-plant- s Moab Moab, and numerous hours from hospice im nibets the mound has been built with the sandstone outlining the area, yuccas and devils put in plate. The hospice group has This is what the plot looked like belore work started r Cb . vcy v For further information for services provided by Grand County Hospice call Tracy Harris at 259-719- Take a stand against Domestic Violence! vt Support Seekhaven and The Grand County Domestic Violence Coalition AND ELECT BILL SCHULTZ Moab's Memory Garden following the completion of work The area has been landscaped, desert vegetation planted, and sprinkler system installed. The City of Moab put in place a tall Stocks, early settlers in the Moab urea The sandstones come from the original courthouse built in 1903. A new GRAND COUNTY ATTORNEY statuesque local red sand- stone piece mounted on a concrete pad. In place is a plaque reading In Memory of Those We Love." As so of- ten we find in the local area, someone has felt that it is their right to deface the plaque, thus taking away from the beauty of the area. In place is two benches where people can come and meditate, or just listen to the bird life that is plentiful along the walk way. On Oct. 4, a group gathered to complete weeding and put in place more of the cut sandstone that matches what is currently in place, donated by Lee and Eve J. Stocks. The rocks come from the property of late residents Len and Laura KIMBERLY SCHAPPERT County Council District 1 RE-ELEC- T Kimberly has been a business owner in Grand County for 14 years. She knows how difficult making a living can be in a rural community. She also knows the importance of a good quality of life. For the last 4 years Kimberly has been making balanced decisions for the citizens of Grand County. Let her experience & dedication work for you. serious concerns over the merge r Additionally, legal, political and grassroots rontier : groups, such as the National Farmers Union, National Council of La Raza, Latino Coalition and National Rural Electric Coojiera lives Association opposed the merger. would like to praise the FCC for their handling of this 1 case." Cannon concluded. Chairman Powell and his staff worked liard to ensure that consumers are protected under this ruling. I commend Chairman Pow ell for his tireless work " LIGHTNING FAST INTERNET ACCESS Now get 3 months for Just $39.g5month- - A $30 SAVINGS! 'teiwiriM A Frontier DSL works over your existing phone line, so there's no cable to install. Plus, it's ALWAYS ON, jetting The Grand Oasis Now Offering Brand-Ne2 & 3 Bedroom Homes For Rent you TALK AND SURF AT THE SAME TIME without w ever interrupting your regular phone service! ! jj SPEEDS UP TO ZJi Kt- -r id) !l . 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