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Show Margaret Snyder v. Moab, U.S. District Thompson) Nature of controversy unknown. Status: Awaiting Trial Date Court, No. 2:99 CV 0099C ae David J.J. Wang v. City of Moab, U.S. District Court, No. 2:99 CV 528K (Attorney Kristine Rogers) Dispute regarding interpretation and enforcement of City sign ordinance. Status: Judgment for Wang, $2,150 plus costs & fees William Browder v. Moab, U.S. District Court, No. 2:99 CV 807] (Attorney Michael Zody) Dispute alleging City contamination of private property near Sand Flats dump. Status: Browder Motion for Summary Judgment pending Publisher's note: Steve’s Nutshell report was filed in late November and does not reflect changes that may have occurred in Moab, Grand County, and one the planet since then. No Way To Treat a Goose: Remember when the County sprayed malathion on pajama-clad residents of Powerhouse Lane several years back? That unfortunate incident led to the excellent DDA v. Andrew Riley & Moab, Grand County, No. 9907-55 (Attorney Stephen Marshall) Dispute over land sale and City zoning ordinances. Status: Dismissed as to both defendants. _ improvements in mosquito abatement that have been instituted since. Now, former volunteer Goose Island camp host Karla Prudent tells us that her trailer home, animals and surroundings were intentionally doused several times in 1999 and in April, 2000 with the insecticides 2-4-D, and 2-4-5-T--roughly the equivalent of Agent Orange. Spencer Snow v. City of Moab, Grand County, No. 9907-66 Dispute by former City employee Status: Dismissed on City's Motion. Grand County does have a spraying program for control of noxious weeds and operates under strict guidelines and safety measures. Grand County also handles insecticide spraying on BLM lands such as Goose Island and Dewey Bridge Campgrounds, under BLM direction. Prudent claims that her campsite, and only her campsite, were intentionally sprayed in April, 2000, by or at the direction of one BLM employee with whom she had an ongoing problem. The County and BLM deny the incident, but Karla had sick and miscarrying pets, dead vegetation, contaminated water and unusual health problems as evidence. Soon after the alleged incident, Karla began to suffer from headaches, nausea and kidney malfunction, all signs of insecticide toxici Dinsmore v. City of Moab, U.S. District Court, No. 2:00 CV 157B (Attorney Ken R. Brown) Civil rights actions stemming from Moab City Police shooting. Status: Motions for Summary Judgment pending. Professional courtesy prevents me from commenting on the merits of the cases or the conduct of the City that resulted in these actions being filed. Nor can we certify that the information provided is complete. This may, however, give you sufficient information to make your own decisions if you're motivated to do so. Further information regarding these cases may be obtained by contacting the litigants or the Office of the Clerk of the Court where the case was filed. It looks like this one will be decided formally as Karla has retained counsel and anticipates filing a personal injury claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act soon. Meanwhile, so far as she knows, the BLM has taken no action with regard to the individual suspected in the spraying. And of Course, The Election: A number starting with a B, spent to educate us on why we should make a choice between Bush & Gore?! A Congress (the voice of the people, y'know) where one either must be possessed of, or able to raise many, many millions in order to take the voice of constituents to our Nations Capitol?! C'mon people, COME ON. It's a fine line between national anesthesia and national euthanasia. All great things start small. In my fevered brain, Moab, Grand County, this frayed back corner of the Colorado Plateau will make itself known for something other than Kokopelli, something more than Arches (delicate and otherwise), something we did ourselves. Let it be henceforth known, that we, free citizens of one of the last not thoroughly tamed corners of the planet, do hereby proclaim that not one vote from our collective voice shall be cast in favor of seekers of public office, lest that candidate actively support, advance and practice campaign finance reform. Quite simply we will no longer support _representatives other than those who know and listen to us. City of Moab Litigation Report: An issue or so ago, I told you that I would try to determine the nature, extent and impact of litigation involving the City of Moab. On 9-22-00, I submitted a written request for information to Mayor Hancock and City Administrator Donna Metzler. The request was for basic information on actual, threatened and potential litigation. by or against the City for the period 1995-2000. I also requested copies of the City's annual audit letters that often contain this type of information. The following information, listing name of case, case number, attorney opposing the City, Court of record and case status was received. You will probably remember something of the controversies that led to these lawsuits. Aarchway, Inc., v. City of Moab, Grand County Case No. 9707-27 (Attorney Mark Arnold) Dispute regarding water, sewer and North end EO Status: Scheduled for arguments on 12/5/2000. Katzenson & Taylor v. Moab, Grand County No. 9807-40 Dispute regarding termination of former City Planner. Status: Stalled. No trial date set. So What Happened to Hedden? Just goes to show, you can't always bet on a sure thing. If you or or have seen the whereabouts of Bill's council seat, please contact The Zephyr. Rewards are no longer available given our pledge to campaign finance reform. (Plaintiffs are pro se) Dave & Mechee Bodner v. Moab, Grand County Case No. 9807-137 (Attorney Steve Russell) Dispute alleging intentional trespass and damage to property. Status: Settled with $5,000 payment to Bodners on 8/2/00. The Good Stuff: Winter. County Garbage v. Moab, U.S. District Court, No. 2:98 CV 0768B (Attorney Joseph Tesch) Dispute over the termination of Country Garbage contract with City. Status: Settled on 11/19/99 by City purchase of equipment Circle Of Life (KRCL . (interviews/ Breakfast JAM Grass Is Greener (KRCL) Moab Mamas (everything) Thin Edge (jazz) New Dimensions Into the Mo-zone Morning (KROL) Primal Soundscapes (Ambient) Another Mayberry (contemporary) ROCK Amarillo Hr Time GOV'T. Key: MOAB |__] Takshows Heartaches by Numbers (classic country) After Easy Mix Rock - Jazz- Blues FRIDAY: 11:30AM TO IPM Fire on the Mountain Loose Gravel (rock) AIR _ (Alternative industrial Rock) Hours eal al KZMU 'N ROLL The Maji Show (rock) (interviews/ Seamless Web Slyck Sounds + (blues/rock) Democracy Now | The Trading Post (KRCL) (call-in Buy/Sell) Nuclear Ned FOLK MUSIC The season inspirith a haiku. TUNE IN TO THE TRADING POST Blend Tilted Park Women - The 2nd (acoustic/folk/pop) . Decade (KRCL) A time to settle in and look around. winter in moab is good. calendar) MOAB (Attorney Joseph Tesch) Blue Grass - Country - Folk Heavy Metal - Hard Rock BUY...SELL...TRADE...GRIPE PHILOSOPHIZE...AND... |