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Wild And Scenic River Meeting
Published on January 31, 2008 at 02:13PM
(Ephraim) The Forest Service has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Wild And Scenic River Suitability in Utah, including river segments in Central Utah. A public meeting and Open House will be held at the Greenwood Student Center in Ephraim on February 5th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about what the designation would mean and submit comments about the proposal. A number of river segments have been deemed eligible, and classified as wild and scenic, but they must now be shown to be suitable before being recommended to Congress for an official designation. Public comment plays a significant part in the suitability portion of the process. If designated, severe restrictions would be placed on the use of those rivers and the land surrounding them. Among the river segments that will be discussed at the meeting are Fish and Gooseberry Creeks, Huntington Creek, and Left Fork of Huntington Creek. The public comment period will continue until February 15th.
Major drug bust on I-70
Published on January 31, 2008 at 11:29AM
(SALINA) – UHP Troopers were responsible for a major drug bust on I-70 last week. Early in the morning on Jan. 23, Trooper Nick Bowles stopped a green 2006 Ford Focus about five miles east of Salina for an equipment violation. Trooper Bowles reported that the driver, 39-year old, Zoyla Garcia of Salt Lake City and her passenger, 46-year old, Maria Avalos of Indianapolis, had conflicting stories about their travels. He also stated that there were indicators of illegal activity. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 6.5 kilos of cocaine wrapped inside Valentine gifts. Trooper Bowles said the street value of the drugs was around $650,000. The two women were booked into the Sevier County Jail on charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and a two-year old girl was taken into DCFS custody.
Utah BBB sets new record
Published on January 31, 2008 at 11:26AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah Better Business Bureau has set a new record for handling complaints for 2007. BBB President, Jane Driggs, said that for the third straight year, the BBB has seen an increase in the number of consumers served. Driggs said that with the help of the BBB, consumers and businesses were able to resolve approximately 80% of the complaints filed. She commented that of those seeking pre-purchase information, more than 98% got the information they were seeking by going to the BBB’s website at www.bbb.org. Driggs said that the BBB has recently launched a new branding campaign called, “Start with Trust: Look for BBB-Acredited Businesses before you make a purchase or sign a contract.”