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Show V.s.1 L3 cn tre ft odd 'ft Id a ftsd nr.?., v ccrt ecpro-;'j- i County Home Grown News since 1900 Tuesday, April 4, 2000 Volume 100 Castle Dale, Utah Number 11 V 50C Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by DWR against Castle Valley News Briefs: irrigation seeks volunteer Utah State Parks co. OHV by DORIS QUINN Progress editor Know Before You Go, the Utah State Parks and Recreation A formal complaint filed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (Utah DWR) on June 22, 1999 contending that the Huntington Cleveland Irrigation Company unlawfully violated its shareholders rights was dismissed by Judge Bruce K. Halliday on Feb. 18, vehicle (OHV) education program is recruiting volunteers interested in serving as vehicle instructors. Currently, volunteer instructors are needed throughout the state to teach vehicle (ATV) and motorcycle safety and responsible riding. Since 1987, young riders between eight and 16 are required to possess an education certificate issued by Utah State Parks and Recreation while operating any OHV on public lands. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid motor in off-roa- 2000. The Memorandum Decision On Defendants Motion To Dismiss states the Court, having heard oral argument in the matter and taking it under advisement reviewed the case and statutory law sited by the parties in the suit. I had hoped that the decision herein could be a decision which would allow appeal to the Appellate Court in the event that the parties so desired... I after much consideration, I canall of the issues under the decide not cases present status, to wit, the Motion to Dismiss. The memorandum also indicates a motion to dismiss is appropriate only where it clearly appears that the Utah DWR would not be entitled to relief under the farts alleged or under any low-eve- r, Emery Telcom expands Internet and web sites The old saying, Lead, follow or get out of the way is especially true when you work in the telecommunications industry. For Emery Telcom, they believe leading the way is the key to their long term survival. As a result, Emery Telcom has implemented an aggressive Internet strategy that has already placed them as the largest Internet provider in southeastern Utah. As part of this aggressive plan, Emery Telcom recently completed two more phases in its rapidly developing Internet business in Emery County. The company has performed a major restructuring of its nevork and has added important new web pages to benefit local customers. dont think. can emphasize enough, just how committed we are to I said Greg Killpack, General Manager of Emery Telcom. He added, It is our firm belief that the Internet soon will become as important (continued on page 14) the Internet, Emery Telcom hosts Seniors helping Seniors celebration On March 28 Emery Telcom hosted its official Seniors Helping Seniors kick- off celebration. The event was held at the Castle Dale Senior Citizen Center, and was well attended. Guest speaker for the celebration was Dave Moon, Chief Information Officer from Governor Leavitts office. Moon told those present the Internet is bridging time and distance, and the Seniors Helping Seniors program started by Emery Telcom is bridging the boundaries between the generations also. What a wonderful opportunity to foster interaction between the genera- - tions, Moon said. While Emery Telcom may not be the largest telephone comoany in the state, there is none more progressive in moving forward with the Governors Vision to help Utah become an electronic state. I applaud Emery Telcom and express to them my excitement about the program. Other speakers at the celebration included Greg Killpack, Emery Telcom General Manager, Robert Mills and Brooke Wilberg, student instructors from Emery High, Sue Jo.ies, Director of the Castle Dale Senior Citizen Center, Maughn Guymon, Director over all By ROXANNA JOHNSON Spanish Fork Press Editors Note: The following article is being reprinted with permission by Roxanna Johnson. In the aftermath of recent chilly reactions by Governor Michael leavitt, proponents for improvements to Highway 6 finally felt a hint of warmth by Utahs governing body. In the final hours of this years legislative session, both the House and the Senate appropriated funding for two additional State Troopers to be assigned to patrol Highway 6. The road traverses the Spanish Fork Canyon, and has been described as the deadliest road in the state. Local Representative Glenn Way Committee officially sworn into position 'POOR COPY t drugs within the past five years. In addition, applicants must successfully complete an OHV instructor training program. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer instructor; please contact Fred Hayes.Utah OHV Education Specialist at Utah State Parks and Recreation, 1594 West North Temple, Suite 116, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-600Interested parties may also call (801)538-7435- , or Hayes 1. the Senior Centers, and Paul Crawford, Board of Directors of Emery Telcom. The Seniors Helping Seniors program was spearheaded by Emery Telcom, and the company has made the commitment to bring the Internet to everyone by installing computers in the Senior Citizen Centers throughout the county. Senior students from Emery High School volunteered their time to go to the centers and help the senior citizens from around the county learn how to use the computers, access the Internet, and navigate around once the log-oThe program has been a wonderful experience for all. House, Senate approve two additional Troopers Most people scoff at the town of Clawson because it is small, and doesnt have the faculties of its larger neighbors. Recently the question was asked, Does Clawson have a Mayor and a Town Council? A look of surprise was evident when the answer was yes. Clawson not only has its own Town Hall, Mayor, and Council Members, it now has a Planning and Zoning Com- - d vehicle operators license, and have no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or (Continued on page 6) I instructors mittee. As of March 30ih, Calvin Bennett, Janet Damron, Clay Gasser, Al Hyatt, Doris Jensen, Glade Nelson, and Doug Sorensen were officially sworn in. Clawson may be small, but as a town, it is fully functional. The residents of Clawson are excited to see their small town grow and progress, and many residents think Clawson is a great place to live and raise a family. ex- plained that this appropriation was the only funding allocated in this years legislature for new troopers in the entire state. Way, an avid supporter of improvements to Highway 6, went into this years session pledging to author a bill for new troopers. Though the outcome was the same, Way explained Monday that the process took a turn. "Were changing the appro- priation process, he said. I withdrew my bill in order to work through the (appropriations) committee. Way continued, explaining how run- - ning a bill often looks like a plea for pork barrel politicking. Everyones got highway problems in their districts, he said. In fact, other legislators not opposing the troopers being assigned to Highway 6 was a show of growing support for concerns about the roads safety problems. According to Highway Patrol Administration, the hiring of the new troopers wont happen until July 1, when the new budget kicks in. Currently UHP coverage to the canyon is only about 10 hours a week. Assigning additional troopers to the Highway was high on the list of suggestions initiated by a recently formed Highway 6 Advisory Committee that Way participated in. Price Representative Brad King has also lobbied hard for improvements to Highway 6. He commented that additional legislative efforts are needed to improve the road, and that the task will likely be done in steps. Now estimated with the mind boggling price tag of $400 million, King suggests that the road will never be completely rebuilt at one time. The big thing for us is to keep lobbying the transportation commission, said King. We need to have significant projects every year (Continued on page 6) at nrdptflhayesstate.ut.us. Cancer society begins campaign door-to-do- or Just as spring flowers once again bring brightness and hope into our homes, the American Cancer Society volunteers bring hope in the fight against cancer as they visit neighbors throughout Utah this Apnl with lifesaving information and an invitation to join in the fight against cancer The annual Community Crusade, a campaign, is one of the broadest educational tools of the American Cancer Society. It is also one of the most successful tools to raise research dollars. Says Utah American Cancer Society Community Crusade DWe know irector, Helen Utley, lives are saved because of the education provided by this outreach campaign each year and by the dollars raised to further education efforts regarding prevention and early detection, to reach out with many kinds of patient support, door-to-do- and to further cancer research right here in Utah. This year, it is estimated that 5,100 Utahns will learn they have cancer and 2,300 will die as a result. Funds raised by American Cancer Society efforts, such as Community Crusade, will assure that your family, friends and neighbors will find answers and support when they need it the most. Gunnison prairie dog hunting season By order of the Utah Wildlife Board, the Gunnison prairie dog will now be protected by a hunting season closure from April 1 until June 15. There is no license requirement nor bag limit the rest of the yean The closure on hunting and is sport-shootin- g intended to protect breeding populations, and affects only those prairie dogs south and east of the Colorado River in Grand and San Juan counties. The Utah Wildlife Boafd hopes that by imposing restrictions on the take of Gunnison prairie dogs, it can avjid the need to 1st tls spcchs under the Endangered Species Art. V ' |