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Show (Wje tEhuesJNetua Page 8 Nephi, Utah JUST N() ' II II ' 1: niXii,": cr ' - - ?'' -' J: I'.ksMm ' . r: Mona Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest winners at Juab Middle Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest winners at Nephi Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest winners at Kara Devan McKell Spencer, Allred, left: from left: from Memmott, Mallory Elementary School, School, from left: Amy Walker, Rosalina Bozzuto, Ruth Elementary School, Everitt, Jason Shook, Jessie Sperry, and Ntck Pew. Wesley Lynn, and Dirk Hooley. Malquist, and Brandon Massey. Missing from picture is Alice Malquist. the Bureau of Reclamation as possible." ' Central Valley and local medical community involved in Red Ribbon Week The Nephi medical commu- nity has invited the students of the area to be informed about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Central Valley Medical Cen- ter has been involved in the celebration of Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon is a symbol of a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. It also pro motes the pledge to be drug free. The hospital, along with Frosty Freez, provided prizes for the winners of poster contests which took place at each school in the area. The high school chose to have an assembly in which Roy D. Hooper and Dr. James A Tatton, from UVMC, participated. They spoke and fielded sive endeavor. This is breaking new ground, but other states are already inquiring about the frame work! of the Central Utah Project," disclosed Beard. "Turning over the construction of federal projects to states is nothing new. The highway departments have been doing it for years. States have built federal interstates for decades, but this is new territory for the Bureau of Reclamation." Commissioner Beard noted that $175 million has been appropriated in the CUP Completion Act for an ambitious water conservation program and. called conservation "the least expensive method of. obtaining affordable water to- Brandon Massey; Mona Elementary, Devan Allred, Kara Spencer, Wesley Lynn, and Dirk Hooley; Nephi Elementary, K - 3rd grades, McKell Memmott,- Mallory Everitt, and Jason Shook; Nephi Ele- questions regarding smoking and appropriate sexual behav- ior. The hospital administration is concerned about the people in the community and want them to live in a safe and abuse free environment. The winners of the poster contests were: Juab Middle School, Rosalina Bozzuto, .Ruth Malquist, Amy Walker, and - mentary, 4th - 5th grades, Nick Pew, Jessie Sperry, and Alice Malquist. CUP is the nation model for future water reclamation and conservation projects CUP says : Proclaiming the Central Utah Project the national model for future water reclamation and conservation projects, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Daniel P. Beard borrowed a phrase Brigham Young used to put the Salt Lake Valley on the map in 1847. This is the place," emphasized Beard. 'This is the place where people will come in the future to find out how water conservation is carried out," predicted Beard, an emissary of Secretary of the Interior Bruce Bab- bitt. "Right now, the Central Utah Project is the model all future water projects previ- ously constructed by the federal government will be mea- - Juab Library Board announces Bookmobile schedule for Nephi, Levan and Mona The Juab County Library Board has announced the schedule for Bookmobile services for Nephi, Levan, an 4 Mona. On November 23rd, and sured against. Like the pioneer ancestors that settled the Salt Lake Valley, the Central Utah Project has become a pioneer in water reclamation." Beard was in Utah Nov. 4 on behalf of the Clinton administration Wednesday to bestow 3-- federal water-conservatio- n administrative and manage- ment side of reclamation. Actual construction will be handled by municipal water districts and states, with administrative assistance and funding from the federal Bureau of awards on Murray City and Reclamation." the Utah Department of NatuBeard noted that when the ral Resources. But the comBureau of Reclamation passed missioner seized the opportuthe stewardship of the Central nity to announce sweeping Utah Project .to jthe Central changes in the Bureau of .Utah' Water Conservancy DisReclamation's role in water trict and Congress funded the projects. project in 1993 through the Just two days prior to his Central Utah Project CompleSalt Lake City visit, Beard and tion Act, the die was cast. Babbitt unveiled in Washing"The Central Utah Project is ton, D.C., the new mission of a great experiment that is bethe Bureau of Reclamation - a ing watched closely in Washmission dedicated to the coorington and throughout the nadinated use and management tion," emphasized Beard. of water rather than the con"Congress is watching to see if struction of water reclamation a water district and a state can build a major water project projects. "Essentially, the Bureau of quicker and more Reclamation is out of the conthan the Bureau of struction business," said Reclamation. The Clinton adBeard. "For decades, the buministration and the bureau reau has been the great federal itself believe the district and builder of dams and water the state can complete the reclamation projects. But that project far more expeditiously has come and gone. Hence and at a lower cost. It's that -- cost-effective- ly ev- ery other Tuesday thereafter, the Bookmobile will be in Mona from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Mona Elementary School. Then from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the Bookmobile will be at the Levan Church. On November 10th, and every other Wednesday thereafter, the Bookmobile will be two-thir- ds . components." ' Completion of the Central Utah Project by the sponsoring .Central Utah Water Conservancy District instead of the federal government has been characterized as "revolutionary" by many. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Beard favors the terms "piobut neering" and the and water district agrees the state of Utah are crossing new bridges by supplanting "pace-settin- j ciency. A new policy on water day." simple. The federal government will provide funding and whatever planning and management expertise is needed. But the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and the state of Utah will coordinate and oversee the actual construction of the CUP forth, the Bureau of Reclamation will concentrate on the Reclamation Commissioner Beard also offered details of a new water conservation policy two days after he and Interior Secretary Babbitt announced a sweeping blueprint for reform within the Bureau of Reclama- tion. Beard's policy initiatives in water conservation include: New conservation guidelines for federal water users to guide the development and ac-- . ceptance of conservation plans prepared by all 800 federal water users. Cooperation on technical assistance, which includes an accord signed by Reclamation and the Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service to collaborate on technical assistance for water users seeking to improve effi- the steward of such an expan- g" Beard pointed specifically to Central Utah Water Conservancy District Board President Gary D. Palmer and water district General Manager Don , A Christiansen, who were, in attendance at the award ceremonies, as officials instrumental in elevating the Central Utah Project to its position as a national model. "The water district has done a tremendous job in dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's . to gain passage of the Central Jtah Project CompJetion Act "and gain Congressional sup-' port for thT'project," said Beard. "Ive been through a lot of negotiations with them on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation, and I can attest that, they are committed to completing the Central Project as as quickly and cost-effective- ly T Tm glad I joined the Army I National Guard because it taught me so much about myself. tracts that eliminates agreements from learning the dlsdpline, leadership qualities and skills to succeed in my civilian career. And I serve my community id country by being one of the best By being trained and ready. ? Being an Army Guardmember gives you more than just a paycheck. It gives you valuable life experience in wasteful use of water. Urban conservation initiatives to promote innovation in water-savin- g techniques. Joint energywater conserT vation studies that could identify conservation opportunities at Bureau of Reclamation projects to increase hydroelectric power generation or increase water for fish and wildlife habitat restoration. "The Central Utah Project 'already is implementing many of these conservation measures and has emerged as a national model for such conservation programs," noted Beard. "The federal government is behind when it comes to conservation We're here to see how, its done and what programs have been ' successful in Utah. In a few years, you will see water conservation advocates from throughout the country coming to Utah to see what made it work so efficiently. This will be . THERE'S NOTHING KIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD learning bow to reach your ultimate potent. 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