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Show ' - 1 ' ,' ; f; v ' $ - , hv' . ,j , : ' ..'-.; , ..g , ' : V li: ' , &ot 3Wfe JbM S, K ii.i jur-- SINCE 1915 HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH Volume 86 Number 34- - " Reeorb ' i":'trte M' wfr.'iv 'W4v v vtc & ot 4V - 5(H:ents ' own w IT- - "i May 21 ,2003 'S.V Water policy concerns Monticello by Anna Thayn There is still concern in Monticello over the availability of secondary water for the length of the summer. Several city wells are pumping secondary water into the system, but the wells cant keep up with the demand, even with the two hour per week restriction. Since May 1, there have been 985,000 gallons of secondary water used, including the initial charging of the lines. Approximately 1,000 gallons per minute are flowing through the headworks above the water treatment plant. Culinary Colton Lewis got an early start at Tour de Farm day, sponsored by the Farm Bureau Womens Committee and Lyman Farms on May 19. Scott Boyle photo Personal watercraft closure on Lake Powell temporarily lifted ponds are being kept full and the overflow is sent into Loyds Lake. The Monticello City Council made it clear at the May 14 council meeting that the Hideout Golf Course is using only well water at this time. Most of that well water is also being pumped into Lloyds Lake. Mayor Scott Pehrson said that the golf course is being very ju- dicious about water use. The rado River below or south of the wells that are pumping water Glen Canyon Dam to the Glen for the golf course and cemetery have generated 25 acre feet of Canyon NRA border. Wakeless speed only on the water and the use has been 6.4 Escalante River from Cow Canacre feet. The remaining 18.6 10 through September 30. We yon to Coyote Gulch; and from acre feet is being stored in Loyds are very pleased all parties inLake. Coyote Gulch to the Glen Canis volved were able to agree on this yon NRA boundary the river In other water business, the to closed watercraft. council discussed concern from personal temporary lifting of the ban Roberts participated in the residents over the secondary said Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent negotiation of this agreement water charge on their bill. They which not only allows visitors to report that most residents who Kitty L. Roberts. This temporary agreement aluse their personal watercraft on have contacted the city office are the majority of Lake Powell but Fine with paying the fee, after lows for the use of personal watercraft on Lake Powell with the also provides the local business they understand the increased communities of Page and other cost the city is undertaking to following exceptions: The San Juan River to the areas of Arizona and Utah and deliver water at this time. Glen Canyon NRA boundary. the park concessionaire the opThe council also pointed out North or beyond mile portunity to continue their per- that the water infrastructure marker 108 of the Colorado sonal watercraft business has to be paid, regardless of the River (just south of Knowles operations while the National availability of water. They are Canyon), as measured from Park Service completes the en- now looking into policies for Glen Canyon Dam, to the borvironmental planning process water users who refuse to pay NRA. and der of the Glen Canyon for the secondary charge. Colo of the The segment Residents Jim and Cynthia The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the closure to personal watercraft use on Lake Powell has been temporarily lifted effective May rule-makin- g. Muhlestein approached the council concerning confusion in the community over whether or not water will be allowed this summer for gardens. They asked that the council reconsider their decision over the two hours each week that is set aside to water trees and shrubs. They point out that people who want gardens should be allowed to choose what to do with their two hours of water, excluding grass. Nearly every elementary school student in the schol district attended Scott Boyle photo the Farm Days event. Mayor Pehrson said that there is concern among the council about telling people to put in gardens and then having to turn off the secondary water later in the summer. The council reiterated their commitment to make a Final decision on sec- ondary water and gardens by June Smart Sites honored - 1. It was stated that all residents are invited to use the well at the Industrial Park to haul water for any purpose. They committed to put in a sign on the road that turns to the well in order to help people Find it. They also pointed out that residents can be reimbursed for the money spent on water at the well, as it is a coin operated system. In a report on the Blue Moun- tain Hospital. City Manager Trent Schafer said that the city has requested a form from the IRS regarding the Utah Navajo Health Svstems. The citv seeks information on the amount of money the Montezuma Creek-baseorganization pays San See page 5 Health Care anlysis - See page 7 Visitor Center move - See page 8 An influence for See Of good report, page 12 - good Shop at Home features Gung-ho- s BHAG - See page 10 Hideout golf Course hosts VIPs, media - See page 1 2 1 5 d Juan County Commissioner Utahns susceptible to skin cancer Manuel Morgan. The City has expressed concern that Commissioner Morgan has a conflict of interest in health care - See page matters related to Utah Navajo Health Systems and the proposed Blue Mountain Hospital. The council discussed the proposed Blue Mountain Hospital. Councilman Pete Steele voiced an opinion on Blue Mountain Hospitals use of year 2000 numbers when assessing San Juan Hospital. Steele said. They use what they want to make it say what they want." Mayor Scott Pehrson spoke to the public, "Monticello people need to rally behind this thing. they (supporters of the BMH) need to understand how united we are on this." e2mGQ T&3&" San Juan County residents are invited to a Memorial Day Sunrise Service at Blanding Cemetery. The flag will be raised at 6 15am, Monday. May 26. Hal Black will speak and a men's choir will provide music There will also be a special presentation to families of deployed soldiers. Donuts and hot chocolate will be served . . Councilman Evan Lowry said, "This is not a fight over a hospital in Monticello or a hospital in Blanding. Its about health care. This situation could destroy health care in this county." Dale Black, chairman of the Parks and Recreation commit- tee, presented the council with a Five year master plan that the committee has prepared. They ranked proposed improvements, dealing with necessity and safety as a First priority. The report includes a prioritized budget and a breakdown of plans for Loyds Lake. The council praised the plan and the work of the committee to put it together. They also approved a request of the committee to seek funding for a new swimming pool. boy Jayden Amir Tamara & LaMar D Greyeyes May 7 boy Joseph Forbes Lynda & Bill Boyle May 17 McKayla girl Kristen & Brad Randall May 18 m Monticello Blanding |