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Show Emery County XX zzsi.-ioifr- m aiio 0 3n nvs 900 31S S 002 M zoe SNfcmna zooo.. snvuo 3hi sNoiiyioossv SS3UdH,in lOLfrB 'OQxdxx ! Wbld,, ll'll Tuesday, February 17, 2004 Home Grown News Since 1900 Castle Dale, Utah Volume 104 Council Welcomes New Members By PATSY STODDARD, Number 7 50t INSIDE Editor The Emery County Public Lands Council welcomed new members Clyde Magnuson, Bruce Wilson and Sherrel Ward. Vernell Rowley was reappointed by the commissioners and Toiy Killian g has moved from status to a non-votin- voting board member. These appointees filled slots vacated by resignation and expired terms. Ray Petersen, public lands director, made the assignments for the new board members. Commissioner Ira Hatch encouraged the board members to gain a view of the bigger picture in spite of their individual assignments and to work for the common good which at times might mean giving in a little bit. Ward has been assigned to water, Wilson to mining and minerals which includes coal bed methane, Magnuson, SITLA interests which includes any future land exchanges, Rowley, history, and Killian, recreation. Rowley was also elected as the to take charge of meetings when chairman, Dennis Worwood cant be there. Jim Gilson reported that the Sportsmen Banquet will be held on Feb. 21 at the BDAC. This is the annual fundraising event for the group and they expect to raise $1 million statewide this year. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. A number of raffles will be held for sporting good items. Killian reported that she has been working on the dispersed camping draft. She doesn't have a subcommittee put together yet, but she has received help from the BLM and from Bill Broadbear from the forest service. Commissioner Gary Kofford said the RAC subcommittee wanted comments by Feb. 18. Junior High Basketball IB. The 17 member drill team from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Francisco, Calif, drill at the picket line. 10 from San The Emery County RSVP will be sponsoring a Senior Affairs Fair on Feb. 19 at the Museum of the San Rafael. A special speakers forum will be held during the fair. A new speaker will address the gathering every 15 minutes on a topic concerning senior life today. At the conclusion of each short presentation, the audience will be given time to ask any questions they may have. This fair will run from 5 p.m. There will also be information booths set up around the room vice-chairm- Miners the Striking Miners Hold Solidarity Rally Co-o- p additional the speakers will attending (providing information to Light refreshments throughout the afternoon. All the senior citizens, care givers and those interested in senior issues are welcome to Continued on PAGE 3A. attend. A few of the presenters will be: Dr. Gaiy Morley; senior foot care; Dr. Shawn Leonard, senior dental care; Rx Connect Utah, Castle Valley Special Service District 2004 Projects prescription medications for seniors; Sgt. Martin Wilson, se- nior safety at home; emergency preparedness; living will; nurs- - as they walk the picket By SHARREE JENSEN, Staff Writer Striking miners display signs The Castle Valley Special Services District discussed the 2004 planned projects at a recent meeting. Darrel Leamaster announced that the district will set the bond closing as Mar. 17 in Salt Lake City, and will then at that time receive the bond and grant money. There are six projects scheduled for the summer of this year. First on the schedule will be the chip and seal of Castle Dale streets. Craig Johansen suggested that the district advertise for bids in February, and start the project about June 1. The next project will be curb and gutter projects, and Johansen recommended bids be opened in March, for a start date of April 1. Then he suggested that bids be opened in April for the city streets and drainage projects, which should start May 1. Following that, the Water SewerSecondary Pump project will begin, having bids open in May and the project begin on June 1. Next were the Perron sewer projects. Johansen stated that the plans and specs should be completed by May 1, and suggested that bids for he outfall line be opened about July 15, with the rest of the project being put off until September, so that by the time they reach effected fields, the crops will be done for the year. The district approved the proposed schedule. In regard to the Ferron sewer project, Leamaster announced that the land purchase from UP&L will close next week. The district is still t lying to y from a few propobtain erties that will be affected, and are look-in- g p miners were The striking in cause their by people supported from as far away as San Francisco, Calif. They met at noon on Feb. 7 vv here the Bear Canyon road meets SR-3- 1 in Huntington Canyon. The miners have been on strike since against the CW Mining Company. Unfair labor practice charges have been filed with the National Labor Relations Board and a ruling has yet to be made in the case at this time. right-of-wa- at possible alternate routes. v - Daffodils Bring Co-o- Hope to Utah The American Cancer Society is taking orders for its annual Daffodil Days fundraising campaign to support cancer research, education, and patient services programs. A daffodil, one of the first flowers of spring, ... symbolizes hope for a cancer-fre- e world. In support of Daffodil Days, AN cue is Q Q?a., hundreds of thousands of flowers are ordered each year in Utah. Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to Miners are united in their fight. daffodils for thembuy fresh-cselves or to send to others. Daffodils can also be purchased to distribute to hospitals, treatment centers, nursing homes, and to cancer patients. It is a great way for businesses in our community to supefforts of the port the American Cancer Society, says Toni Sly, Area Director for the American Cancer Society. Working together we can bring hope to those already battling this disease and hope for a cancer free world. These bright yellow flowers will chase away the winter blahs and help end cancer in Utah. Each bunch contains 10 fresh cut daffodils. Flower orders take place now through February 27, and will be delivered March For more information or to order contact Cathy Sitterud at ut Miners have been out of work five months. A bus carrying supporters left Salt Lake and a car caravan traveled to the picket site. The 17 member drill team from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union 10 from San Francisco, Calif, traveled to Utah to show their support for the miners cause. The drill team performed at the picket line and Demonstrators protest at the bottom of the mine road and the mine continues to operate with a reduced workforce. Continued on PAGE 2A. life-savi- ng 15-1- 6. 381-564- power poles to be relocated, as soon as possible. The district then reviewed the engi- 7. lb & Tuttle. The contract was compared with past years projects and the district approved the new contract for the 2004 year. Next the district discussed the Little 2 00 email editorecprogress.com Visit us on the A long line of Continued on PAGE 3A. ing home omnibusman; CASA; and Emery Medical Center. line. Leamaster also informed the mayors that they needed to inform UP&L if any of their upcoming projects required neering contract with Johansen BRIEFLY Senior Affairs Fair Coming supporters travel the canyon road. 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