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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Community WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2004 Democratic Presidential Primary All Utahns are invited to help the Utah Democratic Party choose the Democratic Nominee and the next President of the United States. On February 24, 2004, the polls will be open from 12 noon-- 8 p.m. at the Kanab City Library, 374 N. Main St., Kanab, Utah. You can vote in this primary if you: Are a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Utah. Will be at least 18 years old on or before November 2, 2004. Declare that you are participating as a Democrat for the purposes of this Presidential Primary Election. For more information, contact the Kane County Democratic 2 Party at orjakkanab.net. 644-341- Gov.s commission on marriage The Governors Commission on Marriage officially released the results of a study titled Marriage in Utah. The study, prepared by Utah State University, provides detailed information on marriage and divorce in Utah. The survey data is current and provides a picture of the respondents believe divorce is a very serious or somewhat serious national problem. Cohabitation before mar- riage: Sixteen percent of currently married respondents lived toHoyt brothers earn their Eagle Scout comto gether prior marriage, Dillon Burke Hoyt and Jason Dan Hoyt of Troop 411 earned the Rank of Eagle Scout. pared to 53 percent nationally. and Debbie Hoyt of Orderville, Utah. On average, when compared attitudes and marital events that are taking place right now to those couples who did not live in Utah states Brent A. Barlow, together prior to marriage, those who lived with their spouse prior of the commission. In 2001, Oklahoma released a to marriage reportedlowerlevelsof similar study. The Governors marital satisfaction, commitment Commission on Marriage then and religiosity; higher levels of decided that such a study would negative interaction; and greater be useful for Utah. After plan- tendencies to be thinking and ning and entering into a coop- talking about divorce. erative agreement with Utah Views on prevention policies State University Extension Ser- and programs: Ninty-tw- o vices and the Oklahoma State percent of responRebelieved Social of Bureau dents it was very imporUniversity for somewhat data the study was tant or search, important for collected between February and couples to prepare for marriage co-cha- ir . April of 2003. The study included a statewide sample of 1,316 adults. Respondents represented a variety of racial, religious, gender and age groups. Some findings of note follow below: Adult Utahns who are married indicate higher levels of marital happiness than married people nationally (74 vs. 62) The average age at marriage for Utahns is 3.5 years younger than national counterparts. Eighteen percent of all Utah adults in the sample had ever divorced compared to 21 percent nationally. Of those who had divorced, 75 percent had at least one child. Ninety-tw- o percent of the They are the sons of Gerry Small acreage workshop in Cedar City Do you own a ranchette, hobby farm or just five acres you arent sure what to do with? A work- shop designed to address the unique issues surrounding small acreage management will be setting. A larger percentage of low income Utahns (83) indicated a need for some type of relationship education than did the genworkeral educational classes, population (79). through Eighty-seve- n percent of the shops or counseling designed to get total respondents believed that them off to a good start Among currently married a statewide initiative to promote respondents, 27 percent partici- marriage and reduce the rate of pated in premarital preparation, divorce would be a good idea. The entire study can be found such as educational classes, online at www.utahmarriage.org. or workshops counseling, prior to marrying. Those who had experienced premarital education reported higher scores relating to commit ment and overall satisfaction in their marriages. They also had lower divorce proneness scores than those who had not experienced premarital education. Sixty-seve- n percent of those rs who experienced premarital education indicated the education was obtained from a religious held on Saturday, February 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Festival Hall, 105 North 100 East in Cedar City. Small acreage farms and horse prqperties present unique challenges because the owners often have no agricultural background, says Chad Reid, county agent for Utah State Universitys most out of their land, but to be good neighbors. Workshop sessions include care of horses and other animals; fencing and livestock facilities; pasture planning and County. This is especially true at the urbanrural interface. An area that is too big for a yard yet too small for traditional production agriculture can quickly be overtaken by weeds if not managed properly. This workshop will give owners the tools they need to not only get the Registration, which includes lunch, is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Advance registration must be received by February 20. Registration materials are available at all Utah State University Extension offices or by calling Nancy Mesner at management; weed control; wildlife and trees on personal property; and handling manure to control odor and flies, and to Extension program in Iron protect water. ATTENTION I BUSINESS OWNERS: i - . Dont Miss Out - Get Seen This Year! The SUN is publishing the 2004 Kanab Area Vacation Guide, March 1, 2004 o 89 E Center Street 2 (Sfaxt to Many's Lodge) B B B B B Kane County's Original Tourist Information Publication, and we want you in it! Be visible to the millions of tourists who visit our area every year, as well as thousands of people who view the Vacation Guide online at wvnv.kanabaulde.com Call Dennis or Michael at the SUN, to reserve your advertising space today! Space is Limited and Will Sell Out Soon!!! 644-290- 0, OBDOBBDaDBBBODDBDBBBQBQBBDBDBBDBDDBBDBBBD . |