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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Thursday Management Klan set for Bridge Access at patterns Rainbow Bridge National Monument in Utah will d change to reflect needs, and public use may ultimately be limited at the site under a new National Park Service general management plan. The plan also addresses visitor-determine- plan together, said John Lancaster, superintendent of the monument and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which surrounds the monument. We felt 160-acr- e that by some of earthe bypassing lier phases, we could both cut to the core of the issues and save taxpayers money. Lancaster said that prolong-terthe structural viding a new general manof the natural agement plan is long overstability bridge formation, said to be due as the result of major the worlds largest, and changes in the monument prohibits a variety of uses over the last ten years. that are deemed inappro- Established in 1910, the priate in terms of resource monument was little used protection, safety or to the because of its remoteness quality of the experience until 1965, when waters its sensitivity to Native from Lake Powell backed Americans, elimination of up into the monument and its proposed implementaultimately, at times, under tion through several phases, the natural bridge itself. and the net savings to taxThe rising water also payers of 7 million dollars. raised questions about the Each group raised spestability of the bridge. cific, valid points that we considered in putting the Under the present plan, visitation will be limited, but in such a way as to pro1 vide most people with a Continued from page chance to experience the Park Service and other federal agencies are already involved with and planning to use. Municipalities and counties are just getm GIS With this decision and the controversial Meeting Continued from page regulations 1 lic good. Ute Mountain cattle, it was argued, were destroying ancient Indian ruins, stream banks, vegettion, wiildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. The counter arguement, that BLM had done a good job in making the decision to allow grazing, was not upheld at all in the 35 page decision. WILLIAM L. SCHULTZ S. Main B Monticello 587-280- livestock-industr- y attorney said it could simply shut down grazing. So, history could be in the making right here in San Juan County in the coming weeks. Decisions about radioactive mill tailings, management of Canyonlands and adjacent areas (see the Indian Creek story on page 4) and legal decisions can become quite momentous. Commissioners crimination will also be prohibited. The plan also noted that the stability of the natural structure will continue to be monitored. The Bureau of Reclamation completed a study in 1985, which did not detect any movement in the structure. 10-ye- ar con-siliati- on dis- Retrospective Continued from page 1 Blanding gas project seeking a bond election - which was approved. s. !!! County ranch studio, before it was shipped to the Los Angeles County Museum. Also on the front page was more about the flu (coming from mice) and plans for a BIA agency on the Utah Strip becoming a reality. The month ended with more - news about the bond election. Blanding ' (Continued next week) Carno-Tauru- a new dinosaur, was introduced to s, San Juan County residents. The NEW and U.S. Appointment 11:30 to 7:30 Write your State Legislators ... Sat closed on Sun except Fri & The Hon. Bill Orton U.S. House of Representatives 1723 Longworth House Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202)225-775- 1 or 51 S. University Provo, UT 84601 0 (801) The Hon. Keele Johnson Utah House of Representatives District 71 Representative 318 State Capitol, SLC UT 84114 9 (801) 300 W. 732 N. Blanding, UT 84511 538-102- 678-207- The Hon. Mike Dmitrich (801)538-103- 5 566 North Dover Circle Price UT 84501 The Hon. Orrin Hatch FULL TIME PUMPING SERVICE Portable Toilets SERVING ALL OF SOUTHEAST UTAH U.S. Senator 135 Russell Senate Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 or (202)224-525- 1 8402 Federal Office Building 125 South State, SLC UT 84138 or (801)524-438- 0 51 S. Univesily 320 Provo, Utah 84601 7 THE SAN JUAN RECORD CAN HELP YOU SELL Call 587-227- 7 For current information on road conditions call UDOT toll free Majority Whip - Utah Senate 319 State Capitol, SLC UT 84114 379-250- Septic Tanks Lancaster also said that certain visitor activities not compatible with the purpose of the monument will be eliminated: water sports of any kind, camping swimming, climbing, diving, sunbathing, hunting, fishing, overnight use, rock throwing, feeding wildlife, and special events. Pets complaint new hours! 4 0 against the county. Thursdays 5 or call our Moab Office for 259-291- peak season, 200 PAOT will be allowed at the bridge during the peak time of the day. On the same day, folks looking for a quieter, more personal experience can view it when visitation will PAOT. be limited to 30-4- spent yesterday in Price at a hearing on a When you need to 9-- monument the way they want to, he noted. Under the plan, the number of people at one time (PAOT) who can see the monument will vary through the day. During the ting into the project. SLIDERS has j Pago 5 issue, Carno-TauruThis was the work of the Czerkas at their San Juan Civil DomesticDivorce Personal Injury - A new dinosaur graced the front page of the June 23 "needs 8 Criminal Law of Interior The SAN JUAN RECORD can help you with your copying Attorney At Law 233 m Secretary Bruce Babbitt, one until the agency conducts an environmental impact study and makes a reasoned and informed decision tht serves the pub- water quality, range-refor- Januaiy 6,1994 (801) (801) 637-042637-287- 6 5 (home) (office) The Hon. Robert F. Bennett Dirkscn Bldg. Ste. 2 U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 B-4- 0 (202)224-544- 4 or 310 Provo, Utah 84601 51 S. University (801)375-788- 1 (801)379-252- 5 - e Quality Time 1$ any time you spend |