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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2003 News Long Range Transportation Plan meeting in Orderville The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) invites Orderville residents to voice their concerns regarding transportation issues in their area. A representative from long-rang- e the UDOT Long Range Planning office will be in Orderville next week giving a presentation. UDOT will explain its decision-making process, will answer questions and will solicit comments regarding long-rang- e transportation needs during a meeting to be held at noon on Wednesday, March 5, in the Senior Center, 417 E. State St. UDOT is currently working on its Transportation 2030 Plan, intended for completion by December of 2003. The plan will serve as UDOTs 25-ye- ar UDOT Continued from Page day travelers may also expect some delays Monday through Friday during daylight hours. Flaggers may stop traffic in two separate locations en route, for up to intervals minieach, totalling mum delay. Saturdays may prove to be problematic as well; depending upon the weeks progress, the crew may utilize Saturdays as a make up day to complete necessary work loads. Sundays, however, should remain free and clear. With a width of 25 feet, leaving guide for transportation investments in and along Utahs 6,000-mil- e highway system. Comments regarding state transportation systems in and around Orderville can be made at the meetings, as well as by 15-min- 30-minu- mail: Utah Dept, of Transportation, Transportation 2030, Box 143600, Salt Lake City, UT 84114; by phone, and on UDOTs long range plan 801-965-412- 9; web site: www.udot.utah.govprogdev 1 te space enough only for two wide lanes and a centerline to divide them, UDOT found the roads current condition to be a safety concern. The contractor will be workingto widen the road from the present 25 feet to 32 feet, including Watsons a Warrior wide shoulder area. a new four-foWhile Highway 20 will remain Kanab High School graduate John Watson played his first game for the Utah Warriors last Saturday at the E Center in West Valley City. The Warriors a two lane road, other renovaare an indoor football team in a brand new league, the National Indoor tions will make the route more Football League. They won their first game, beating Rapid City, South y with three sections Dakota, 70-1- 6 in an exhibition contest. of passing lanes, additional liveWatson is one of 24 members on the team, surviving several cuts that stock fencing, as well as three started out with several hundred players trying out on New Years Eve. cattle underpasses, decreasing Pictured with Watson above are Jeanine and Gary Johnson of Kanab, who traffic accidents and dangers ventured north with Dan and Lorna Watson to watch Johns first game as a Warrior. Jeanine had an exciting time at the game when an errant pass drilled related to cattle crossing the her in the head. After getting checked out by the Warriors trainer, she was highway. The projects compledeemed to be all right. Jeanine got to keep the football for a souvenir and the tion date is slated for October team autographed it for her. 2003. 12-fo- ot trans2030. Citizen involvement is critical as UDOT prepares to evaluate and prioritize the states transportation needs. ot Wilderness land status meeting The Kane County Resource Development Committee will hold a public meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kane County Courthouse in the District Courtroom. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comment regarding wilderness land status within Kane County. Residents interested in serving on a temporary County Wilderness Committee are asked to contact Karen Glazier at the Kane County Commission office or call (435) 644-4929. it user-friendl- Come in and Enter to Win a Western Family Shopping Spree! at Free Balloons Free Samples in Every & Lollipops! Home to quality Western Family Products! Department! (1 to 3 p.m.) Drawing to be held Saturday March 8, 2:00 p.m. Must be present to win. See details in store. Winner receives an immediate Shopping Spree. Other drawings & prizes too! in-sto- re Catalog Redemption Card! J |