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Show Tuesday 99th Year - No. 32 August 17, 1999 Castle Dale, Utah PacifiCorp, OERP Relay for Life come to agreement A stipulated agreement between Warren and Kent Oviatt and animal teammates, Tish and Babe recently completed training for the Pet Partners program. See page 3A m-ya.A'- um Doug Wright talks about his struggles with golf; Paul Jacob believes Congress can tame the bureaucracy; Paula Wellnitz wants you to make children aware of the Imperfections of life; Jackie Anderson thinks that the quest for beauty is destructive to many women; and Jack Lang has more gardening tips. See page 6A & 7A ScottishPowerPacifiCorp and the Utah Office of Energy and Resource Planning (OERP) and the Land and Water Fund of the Rockies (LAW Find) was presented yesterday afternoon to the Utah Public Service Commission. The agreement addresses environmental and renewable energy and energy efficiency issues in the merger of the two companies. The agreement was reached after several weeks of discussion among the parties. The agreement confirms ScottishPower and PacifiCorps commitment to add 50 MW of renewable energy to the PacifiCorp electric system and to file a green tariff" in which Utah customers would have the option to pay slightly more to support cleaner energy resources. In addition, ScottishPower and PacifiCorp have agreed to continue to invest in energy efficiency programs in Utah and to give Utah stakeholders a say in how the cost-effecti- Fair events results and more. See page 8B renewable energy and energy efficiency programs are implemented. Speaking today, Joro Walker, an attorney for the LAW Fund said, Were very pleased with the agreement. ScottishPowers commitments to invest in clean renewable energy and energy efficiency will improve PacifiCorps environmental performance and provide environmental and economic benefits to Utah." Jeff Burks of the OERP also expressed his support. We're happy with the settlement. After reviewing ScottishPowers initial testimony we did have some concerns about a lack of specifics on energy conservation. Also, given that PacifiCorp operates in a number of states, we wanted to make sure that a process would be in place to ensure that an appropriate share of the renewable energy and energy efficiency benefits would flow to Utah. The settlement addresses both of these concerns." The agreement is subject to approval by the Utah Public Service Commission. For additional information contact: Joro Walker, Land and Water Rind of the Rockies (801)487-991Jeff Burks, Utah Office of Energy and Resource Planning (801) 1. 538-541- 4. Tropical tree thrives in Huntington As a Mothers day gift for Adeline Stan; her son, Wendell Wakefield liv- ing in Roswell, New Mexico brought 500 Wiley Nelson, the youngest Emery County cancer survivor at the first annual Emery County Relay for life read the .American Cancer Society's mission statement to those present, Wiley's aunt, Karlee Guymon. was actually the one doing the reading and whispering the words to him. her a Minosa tree to Huntington in years old this is the fourth year it has the back of his van several years ago. bloomed. The tree is around seven or eight The Minosa tree isnt recom-'mende- d for plantingm Utah: It grows chiefly in warm and tropical lands. feather-lik- e leaves that fold up at night. The blossoms are pink and very feathery looking. In fact, the first time 11-ha- it bloomed Adeline thought there were little birds sitting in the tree. For Adeline this handsome tree is a joy to behold. She has often thought it winter killed because it is so late starting leaves in the spring. If you would like to see this lovely tree it is located at 168 East Center; Huntington. Adeline is always happy to share the tree and her hospitality with all who stop by. Adeline would like to express her appreciation to Wendell for bringing her the tree so she can prove Utah can make a home for the beautiful Mimosa. s New scenic byway tour scheduled for Saturday On Saturday. Aug. 21, the U. S. For- Tour guides Layne Miller and Brent est Service and Utah Division of Wild- Stettler will lead a caravan of tour life Resources will jointly sponsor a participants up Huntington Canyon, public tour of the newly completed over the mountain, past Scofield Reservoir and will finish the tour at Huntington and Eecles Canyons SceColton on U. S. Highway 6. nic Byways. The entire tour is expected to take The tour will stop at the 17 byway turn-out- s along the route and will at least four hours, although particimake a special visit to the newly re- pants may leave the group at any stored Stuart Guard Station. time along the way. Those interested in native vegetaThe U. S. Forest Service in cooperation with the Utah Department of tion. flowers and wildlife will have the Transportation developed a senes of opportunity to observe and learn Informational kiosks and displays at more about these natural treasures 17 major points of interest along the at each stop. The tour is free of scenic byway. charge and open to the public. Points of interest feature off road There is no need to phone in a resand displays ervation or Simply come parking, on the regions history, natural his- and enjoy fresh mountain air and the tory, environmental resources and natural wonders of Carbon and Emfeatures. The Stuart Guard Station, ery counties. For everyone's conveconstructed in 1933, takes visitors on nience. participants will drive their a journey into the past with displays, own vehicles. Those, planning to photos, tools and memorabilia of complete the tour, may w ant to bring some of the earliest forest rangers. beverages and a lunch. Interested persons should plan to For more information, contact or Layne meet in the parking lot north of BK's Brent Stettler at in Huntington at 8 a.m Miller at porta-pottie- t T s, pre-registe- r. 636-026- A Mimosa Cower. Stop-N-Sho- p 637-895- 8 4 Jack Lang grows amazing Dahlias This Mimosa tree given to Adeline Starr by her son, Wendell Wakefield, isnt recommended for growing in Utah. Green River project gets much needed funding Fourteen communities and special districts in Utah will get much-neede- d help from the Utah Division of Community Development for local improvement projects, including the city of Green River. The Divisions Permanent Community Impact Find Board has awarded over $7.7 million In grants and loans to help fund such projects as a new county jail facility, the replacement of bridges, and a new senior center. The Community Impact Board helps state and local government agencies and entities that are or may be directly or indirectly Impacted by mineral resource development on nearby federal lands. The Board provides assistance for planning, the construction and maintenance of public facilities, and providing public services. Green River city received $300,060 grant and $150,000 loan for the construction of a new water treatment plant In the city. Jack ian g of Huntington really has a knack for growing everything as evidenced by these gorgeous Dinner Elate Dahlias". Although not quite as large as some he grew last year, they are still the envy of many an Emery County gardener. |