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Show a News SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MARCH 20, 2002 3 Grand Canyon National Park seeks public comment on environmental assessment for a tamarisk management and tributary restoration project Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Joseph F. Alston today announced the release of an Environmental Assessment Assessment of Effect (EAAEF) titled Tamarisk Management and Tributary Restoration , a proposal to control tamarisk in side canyons, tributaries, developed areas, and springs above the pre-dawater level in Grand m Canyon National Park. The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting comments from those who may have issues or con- cerns regarding the proposal. Tamarisk is a plant that has established itself in riparian habitats throughout the Colorado River basin. Tamarisk reached the Grand Canyon area between the late 1920s and early 1930s and became a dominant species in the riparian zone along the Colorado River following completion of Glen Canyon Dam in 1963. Preliminary surveys have been conducted in 157 non-nati- ve Orderville Town Board Decides to wait and see on Youth Facility Center By Mar Jean Kanady- the town of Orderville. At the March meeting of the A plan to proceed with a 1 Orderville Town Board, Merrill resort tax was discussed. The JessopandArt Blackmore spoke board members voted to persue about the proposed sale of the the necessary measures to get Starlight Motel property for a the tax approved. Clerk, Carol Youth Facility. Mr. Bundy, who Lamb, will post a notice for a wants to purchase the property public hearing 14 days in adwas not in attendance at the vance of the date for the hear--, meeting. Board members ques- ing. The tax is designed to bring tioned Jessop and Blackmore extra revenue from tourist trade about how the facility would be in the Orderville and Mount supervised , what level of educa- Carmel area. tion a person at the facility would ' Ed Myers said he plans to get need, what improvements would certain roads ready in the town be made to the site, and what for chipping and sealing this type of youth would be housed at spring. A list of the roads will be the facility. No concrete answers presented later. . could be given to the questions Lois Lamb said a letter had posed by the board members. It been sent to Garkane Energy was suggested that Mr. Bundy about lights for the ballpark. prepare a business plan that Garkane had responded and would include policies and pro- they are willing to provide the cedures for the facility. Jessop assistance needed, as they have and Blackmore said they would done for other communities. A contact Mr. Bundy and make letter has also been drafted to him aware of the need for a policy the members of the American and procedure plan. Legion asking permission to obRobert Houston, candidate for, tain and maintain the building the Utah House of Representa- near the ball park. tives for district 7 3 spoke briefly Wally Gibson said that the about his desire to be elected in remodeling of the Senior Citithe up coming election. He said zens center had been completed. he felt he could represent this He said the new room was funcdistrict effectively and asked for tional and invited everyone to support in his endeavors from check out the new area. . City Continued from Page 1 side canyons within the Park. These surveys indicate that tamarisk is in the early stages of invading the tributaries up from the main river corridor. Tamarisk is an aggressive competitor, and once established in an area, it typically spreads and persists. These prolific nonnative shrubs displace native vegetation and animals, alter soil salinity, and increase fire frequency. The purpose of the Tamarisk Management and Tributary Restoration project is to restore more natural conditions and prevent any further loss or degradation of the existing plant and animal life in side canyons along the Colorado River, and to determine the propriate minimum back in motion. 644-262- 644-256- 2. 5 require-ments-- a process to determine which actions have the least impact on wilderness resources and still accomplish project goals and objectives. The EAAEF considers two alternatives, a no action alternative and the proposed action alternative that examines the use of a combination of methods to manage tamarisk including mechanical, chemical, and cultural (i.e. seeding) and revegetation. While this project focuses pritamamarily on inner-canyo-n risk removal in side canyons, control actions would also occur in rim developed areas. The . project would begin in spring or fall of 2002 and continue for five years. Copies of the EAAEF can be obtained by writing to the Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023, Attn: Sara White, Compliance at www.nps.gov grcagrandcanyon or by calling Sara White at (928) Officer, on-lin- e 638-795- 6. Comments will be accepted for and should be sent to Sara White at the above address by April 1, 2002. For questions or additional information on this proposal, please contact Lori 30-da- ys Makarick, Project Leader at (928) 638-796- 4. The Election Times Covering Utah House Seat- District 73 Campaign Vol. 1 No. 1 March 2002 Houston Dies Slow Death Utah House Seat Candidate Robert D. Houston died a slow and painful death. THE SCENE Mr. Houston was found alone at the precinct meeting. He was seen at the meeting in a depressed state of mind because supporters and family stayed at home to watch TV instead of attending their Mass Meeting. ing to Hainsworth, the greatest CAUSE OF DEATH need was to reassemble the pool committee to set everything The County Coroner performed an the filter at minimum. The Rosalie Hatch was appointed board discussed at some length by the council to be the new the need to keep associated costs part time caretaker of the with reopening the pool down, Kanab Heritage House. Joan in anticipation of building a new Kirby was the previous carepool in the future. Costs for re- taker and had filled that posiplacing the heater and filter are tion for some time. estimated in the neighborhood The council voted and unanidolto of eight ten thousand mously decided to once again lars. Citizens in attendance at give a contribution and support the meeting suggested that the to the annual Kanab 10K Run. general clean up could be done The 10K is held annually on through volunteer efforts and Mothers Day weekend, for more the council noted that the heater information contact Krista should be transferable to a new Erickson or Linda Accord in future. the Clark at city pool ap- autopsy and determined the cause of death. The inital report filed with the people listed the cause of death as apathy. INVESTIGATOR S REPORT The local law enforcement investigation showed Mr. Houston had a large group of friends, family and supporters in the community who forgot their Mass Meeting. Although these people supported him in his efforts to get elected, many did not attend their Mass Caucus Meeting held on March 25, 2002 at their local precinct. Don't Let This Story Become Reality! Attend your Mass Meetings: March 25. 2002. 7:00 p.m. District 1 - New Kanab Firehouse District 2 - Kanab City Library District 3 - Kane County Courthouse District 4 - KCR Firehouse Paid for by the Committee to Elect Robert D. Houston |