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Show Hfl SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JULY 2: 1993 News 2 Child modeling scams: parents beware basic of head shots Tips for Consumers From your Better Business Bureau Does your child have what it takes to be a model? While many unscrupulous companies will lead you to believe so, their first interest is collectingyour money, not promoting your child to stardom. Better Business Bureaus warn parents not to be taken in by Help Wanted ads that state something like, Searching for child models. This week only! No experience necessary. No fee. If you respond to such ads, your child may be invited to an interview and screening, where youll probably be told he or she is just what we are looking for. Among the methods the panies use to help your child gain exposure in order to secure modeling employment are com- headsheets, SA j A brochures con and Usenameswhich sound simisisting vidlar to agencies, causpersonal information, and in a which read to think that the two eotapes they ing you well-know- script or do a product presentation. Despite claims that no fee is involved, many fraudulent operation s require money, which they may call registration, consultation, or administrative fees for the photography or video services, which can run into hundreds of dollars. However, some parents report that these brochures and videos were never distributed to potential employers, and, in some cases, the company never provided any service at all to help their child find a job. The company simply took the consumers money, closed up shop and left up-fro- n might be related. Display pictures of famous child models or celebrities on the walls to make you believe they are represented by that nt manager, although they are not. Pressure you to leave a cash or check deposit or sign a contract immediately. Avoid answering questions concerning types of assignments for which your child might be used. To prevent an unpleasant and costly experience with a fraudulent promoter, check the company out with the BBB or consumer protection agency int he town. city where the company is loTo help you detect fraudulent cated. You also may want to find opportunities, the BBB warns out if the company must be, and that disreputable modeling pro- is, licensed to do business in moters often; your state. By Richard Negus At the July 13 Kanab City A i I P FI A 1 I p 3 1 I E 3 I I E 4 y 1 E 1 Hq 4 Council meeting, Dave Little reported that the Independence Day Demolition Derby was a huge success. Nearly a thousand spectators brought in close to $3,000. With prize money being $850, a sizeable balance will be generated for Government-force- d drought? Kenyon Little brought the Council up to date on the legal battle beginning over Kanab and Johnson Creek water rights. He is filing in the Sixth District Court over the wa the Federal and State authon-tieshaadjudicated water rights the Library building fund. in his opinion, without due Little said much had been compensation. He noted that learned and he and his the authorities were claiming crew looked forward to the op- an 1864 priority, denying portunity of repeatingthe Derby due process and went on to say next year. This appeared to that if this trend were to continue unabated, the Gomeet with Council approval. Dale Clarkson personally ar- vernment would have total gued for the zoning of his prop- control over what he feels erty at the entrance to Kanab should be private water Creek Ranchos. rights. City Attorney Van The planning Mackelprang will look into the commission voted to permit matter. this property, used ten years ago Other City Business d as the Ranchos sales The Council voted to establish office, to A resi- a change in policy for dent argued that the Ranchos is providing city services to prop- be rezoned commercial. P.O. Box 1108 - MOAB UT - 84532 4 I Thirteen year old Jeremy Sherwood, son of Kim and Allen Sherwood, made a rather unique Eagle Scout project. Sherwood, who is in Troop 363 built and erected a movie set front for the pit stop in the Great American Race that came through Kanab. The pit stop voted the best across the country will receive a $5000 prize. If Kanab was voted the best stop, the money would go to the new library fund. Photo by Barbara Pyles. Fourth demolition derby is a crashing success Rust Delux Tours I Eagle Scout project Quentin Rust, the fifth son ol the renowned canyon promoter and tourist guide DAVE RUST, has come out of retirement to carry on the efforts of his father. Quentin was born in Kanab in 1921 and raised in Provo. He attended B.Y.U. and graduated from the University of Colorado in 1948 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Quentin is a recognized authority on the history, geology, and geography of Southern Utah, Western Colorado and Northern Arizona. CALL ME 1 w iieziar Exclusive Guided Tour or (j people m (4 1993 suburban) ,i luv-lucle- Five Utah National Parks Plus Grand Canyon (North Rim) & Mesa Verde v b. cruise on Like Powell to Rainbow Bridge Follow the Butch Cassidy Horse Thief Trail lrom Circlevillc to Telluride !!! A Experience the Colorado Alps Telluride. Ouray, and Dolores All meals All fees 12 days. 1 nights lirst class lodging double occupancy - no smoking $ 1 000 per pe rson 1 : 1(800)233-RUS- T !gtiipi r a residential development and that for the developer himself to seek this change was most inappropriate. Councilman Parker argued that a conditional use permit to allow the property to be used as a sales office in the future would serve the same purpose without violation the zoning. Steve Crosby and Rosa Lie Coleman voted to uphold y the Planning commissions erties outside city boundaries. This will no longer be allowed. A new policy was voted in to allow the Fire Department to charge fee for service both in and outside the City for Rescue One. This will in part com- pensate the department for wear and even and tear give personnel some small compensation for the many hours spent on calls. The bulk of this money will come from decision, Ron Parker voted insurance coverage on vehicles against. Because a zoning and victims. F change requires a majority of the entire council three votes the zone change was denied. For a change to come before the council and planning comF mission, be required. will Join in the fun on the Pioneer Day Celebration July 24th! |
