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Show mmammmmmmmmmmmt , I l , , ,t t J f r t ' ) - . ' i , 4 f . t i i , i i s i i ,, i If' t i i ' i I'l ' i i t tt i t t tt ' i , i ' I , i I J i ' I I ' f ) ! I t I I t i I f imm ' Mir,j ized the impact this would have. This is the start of total ruination of the livestock industry. We believe the BLM is stepping out on a limb to reallocate AUMs. We request a retraction of the EAs or a 60 day extension. Hunsaker said that the BLM has a new director and we do not support getting rid of livestock grazing. We at the GSENM are not out to do away with grazing on the Monument. There are no plans for the removal of grazing. Garfield County Commission Dale Lefevre explained some of his losses related to national Continued from Page 3 Garkane the go ahead to fix a tower and have a long term agreement with Garkane for operating and maintenance. There are five rangeland improvements for wildlife and range related pipelines, wells, spring improvements. The Commission meeting was formally adjourned and a group of 35 stayed to ask Hunsaker questions. Hunsaker set the guidelines for questions. He said he would be glad to answer ques- monuments. Ive taken a whiptions, however he did not want ping in the past when the BLM to debate. He also invited any- took and did not pay. Im the one one concerned to come to his involved in the trade. Some office for any further clarifica- trades are not all bad. The Grand tions. He wants to be open and Canyon Trust has helped me. At this point Mike Noel helpful. Hunsaker agreed with the quipped, You guys got a net County request for a 60 day ex- gain of AUMs on Clark Bench, tension. If it were up to me, I were taking a net loss. Garfield County Commission would give the extension. Howto Clair he is it ever, Ramsay asked Why conexplained that up Have county the Department of Interior and sider recomhe has already made his general plans been considered? mendation for the extension. We Both support grazing. will do the best we can. I have an Hunsaker responded, The excellent staff. I have only been Grand Canyon Trust is .the here for eight months. I want to be holder of the permits. They approached the BLM with the proopen and honest with you. Commission Spencer asked posal. We are required by law to What is the motivating force to do an EA. Thats how the BLM allocate AUMs other than graz- got involved. The alternatives ing? Hunsaker answered that are to retire some (AUMs), reFLIPMA allows the BLM to re- allocate some and use some for allocate for other uses, such as livestock grazing. Noel counrecreation, wildlife, etc. tered, That is not what the A major concern of the Re- Grand Canyon Trust says. source Committee is the net loss Hunsaker said that the Grand of AUMs. Mike Noel said The Canyon Trust position is not the reasoning in the EA (Environ- BLMs position. The BLMs posimental Assessment) is scary. tion is that they will consider Noel continued, One would con- alternatives. clude that cattle are destroying The open discussion continthe range. The EA part of the ued for 30 minutes after which document is what we are con- time all present agreed it was cerned with. These EAs have a time for lunch. Hunsaker resevere negative economic im- minded everyone he has an open pact. The science is highly sus- door policy in his new office at pect in the EAs. None of us real the old middle school. U 1 Ask your local paper how you can reach over 600,000 households in 50 Utah newspapers in one easy step through Utah Press Association statewide classified advertising network. 1 Vm : Continued from Page The first domestic violence shelter in southeastern Utah is expected to be built soon now that Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has given a $91,907 check to help with construe Uoncosts.The money comes from an antitrust settlement and will be used for the pro posed Gentle Irohhawk She! ter in Monticellb'. This is a very worthwhile project, .said Assistant A- ttorney;' General Ronald Ockey, "They desperately need a shelter, Ockey worked on the antitrust case involving price-fixin- g allega- tions against Nine .West Groups The New Ycik shoe manufacturer agreed last springto a $34 millionnational settlement to be used for womens health, educational, vocational and safety pro-- ; grams.-x- ; , Utah received approximately $250,000 from the settlement. Lou Mueller, the San Juan County Sheriffs Office Victim Advocate Coordinator, said she is grateful for the money and what it will mean for women in the area, Right now victims have to be transto ported j.50 miles one-wa- y get help, said Mueller, The shelter will help ensure their safety and give them the opportunity to escape violence, The victim advocate said Ockey was instrumental in from the settlement agreement and from the legislature. Ron came in on his day off to meet with legislators, said Mueller. He really went the extra mile to help us get a shelter. With the new check in hand, Mueller has now collected $322,000 in grants, gifts get-tingmo- ney and loans for the shelter. AiW 1 commented Judge Mower, to those people in attendance at the hearing to determine the fate of Big Water. His comments came after granting their request to bring the issue of disincorporation to a vote. The election was set for March 20. Thirty eight unbranded cows were removed by the BLM from 60 Mile Mountain. According to law, unbranded cattle are not BLM property, but rather the counties in which they take up residence. Commissioner Steve Crosby made a motion to dedicate the February 6 auction proceeds (subtracting feed and handling costs), to the libraries Here is what we can do for you...Our spe- daily trained readers find and tag any press I reference to your subjects. The articles are then mailed, faxed or you can utilize our new CD ROM service. Call Utah Press Associa- tion for more information. upautahpress.com wutahpressxorr or I 5 a March The Kanab High School girls basketball team took second place at the region tournament last weekend in Richfield and will play at the tournament next week. state Canyon Lands Community access. Health Center, the clinic will Navy Intelligence Officer be a federally designated Josef Edmunds, 30, grandson of community based healthcare Kanab resident Lola Ottley, is facility. Eighty-fou- r one of 24 Americans being held year old motion captive on the island of Hainan picture producer and director by the Chinese government. Howard W. Koch passed away. Edmunds was aboard the U.S. The former President of the Navy EP-3plane when it E Academy of Motion Picture Arts collided with a Chinese F-- 8 over the South China Sea. Advertise Here! Statewide!!! Through Your Local. Paper. -- 2X2 STATEWIDE ADVERTISING NETWORK tfa County area from 1954-196When someone once asked him the secret for his success he said, I guess that I have more friends than enemies. Many of those valued friends are right here in southern Utah. The Fredonia Care and Share has been serving approximately 85 families. The Hospital Auxiliary has opened a gift shop at the Kane of the seven Kane County County Hospital. The shop will offer a selection of hand-mad- e Schools. The unbranded cattle brought crafts for sale Monday through approximately $12,400 at Friday, from 10:00 a.m.-2:0- 0 auction for the county minus p.m. Hollywood movie producer feeding costs. Since the Commission voted unanimously Wolfgang Petersen was in at the previous meeting to Kanab last week, visiting one of donate sale proceeds to school his favorite places, Best Friends libraries, the cattle sale Animal Sanctuary. amounted to about $1200 for Ashley Chamberlain, a 1999 each of the seven schools. Kanab High School graduate, local now playing basketball with three However, businessmen have filed action UVSC in Orem, has signed a against the county to get the letter of intent to play for BYU cattle sale proceeds. Since the next year. of Big Water errant cows in question were on Fifty seven or near grazing allotments voters turned out for the March leased by cattlewoman Mary 20 special election to determine Bullock, some felt the animals whether the community should belonged to her. Bullock signed remain incorporated. 136 voters over any claim she had to the said no to disincorporation, cattle to the men to satisfy some while 73 people cast votes in debts. favor of the legal action. Commissioner Ray Spencer and County Attorney Eric Lind April Documentation on 20 Kane hoped to delay disbursement of the proceeds until the issue was County roads was recently settled in court. Commissioner submitted to the State Attorney Crosby and Judd disagreed, Generals office for Quiet Title saying that the schools should Action. Kane County and .be given the money now. volunteer citizens from the The Fredonia Community Canyon Country Rural Alliance Health Center opened its road committee worked together doors recently. Owned by the on this project to protect public 2 col. Utah Press, Clipping Bureau ! production at Paramount Pictures, made ten motion pictures in the KanabKane 2. , Co. ? (National placement is also available through UPA.) to' 16 and Sciences and head of 2001 Mueller said she is 'excited to get the project started.We will definitely begin construction soon and I hope to have the shelter finished in 2002. ; Ockey said it is always difficult to getmoney for services in rural areas and he is eager to see the shelter built. It is a project that deserves support and I wn3 glad to be a part cf it VC, 4W :t Money to provide safe haven for battered women ,y 1 ' SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9, 2002 Permits VisiUJSjat , t News kt t ' f i Houstons basketball team was crowned the 2001 Kanab City League Mens Basketball Tournament champs. Over 220 Greyhounds, (and .their owners) attended the annual Greyhound Gathering Ask your local paper how you can reach over on April 28. Its just a doggone 250,000 households in 40 Utah newspapers good time, commented one in one easy step through Utah Press Asso- - attendee from Washington. ciation statewide 2x2 display networkj April 28 is the day planned to construction projects (National placement is also available complete involved with the rebuilding of through Utah Press Association.! the Paria Movie Set. |