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Show The Kent Frost Tours, Inc. now has new owners The bright orange vehilces of Canyonlands Tours are a familiar sight to the residents of southeastern Utah. Back in the a, Kent mid-1950- Frost and his wife Fern began the guide service out of Monticelk) into the country. Through the years, they have hiked, jeeped, and rafted the little known cayons, mesas and rivers. They discovered Ana-sa-zi Indian ruins, natural arches, strange rock formations, and filled in some of the blank spaces on the map with names of their own Their love for the land was reflected in the quality of their guided trips; indeed, the Frosts' were instrumental in getting legislation passed for the creation of Canyonlands National Park. This past surilner the Pete and Jackies Steele sold Canyonlands Tours to Patrick and Susan Conley of Frosts and Wild & Scenic Expeditions, headquarterd in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Conleys each have over ten years experience in the outfitting and guiding business. They plan to carry on the tradition of providing high quality ad- - n venturous and educational trips by having at least one or consultant on each excursion, including occasionally Kent Frost. t Other consultants for 1981 guide-naturali- Your Representative Speaks By State Rep. John Garr st include David Lavender, author of One Mans West, The Rockies and several other historical works, and author Wallace Stegner, whose books Beyond the Hundredth Meridian, Mormon Country, The Gathering of Zion are extraordinary Western histories. Trips vary from one-da- y jaunts into Arches or Canyonlands National Parks to several days exploring the heart of the canyonlands to k long tours which hit the spectacular national parks and monuments and backroads of southern Utah and northern Arizona. More information on these and other outdoor adventures can be obtained from Wild & Scenic Expeditions Canyonlands Tours, P. O. Box 460, Flagstaff, Arizona; 602774-734The day tours can also be booked by contacting the Canyonlands Trading Post, 595 Main Street, Moab, Utah 84532; two-wee- -- the prerogative to increase the interest rate of initial mortgage if a home is resold. This bill would allow a home to be sold at the same interest rate on the mortgage that the previous owner was paying. Times-lndependen- crease will be four cents extra on a six pack of beer and 15 cents extra on a bottle Thursday, March 5, 1981 t, projects in the state. In deciding where these projects will be constructed, the Board will give preference to those projects which 1) are sponsored by the state, 2) meet a critical need, 3) will yield revenue to the state, and which meet all criteria set up by the Board including the welfare or wildlife and recreational maintenance. A proposed bill to share sales tax revenues is meeting an uphill climb in the House. House Bills 227 and 228, Repeal Local Optional Sales Tax, and Sales and Use Tax Destribution propose sharing all sales tax revenues amongst all the cities of the state. This could mean that a community which had a vibrant tourist economy or of liquor. The tax is intended to aid alcoholics through detoxification programs which would be initiated. Some representatives felt the tax should not just be imposed on those who House Bill 18, Utilities Rate Structure has passed both houses. This bill basic- consume alcoholic beverages ally ensures that price but that all citizens should discriminaton does not go on aid in the battle to help in the utility business. It is alcoholics. It was noted that MMMCMMIMWMMMflaMW alcoholism is not only injurThe state capitol was filled the Governor to veto the bill stated that a public utility On Monday, both Houses cannot establish or maintain ious to the individual, but with several thousand conthe Governors any unreasonable differ- also impacts the community. cerned citizens on Friday, over-rod- e ences in rates, charges or Therefore, all citizens should Feb. 27, as two very veto. help in this needed program. controversial bills were near The second was House Bill service either between localpassage. The first, House 203, Assumption of Real ities or between classes of A bill which could benefit service. Bill 1, Repeal of Prevailing Estate Security Interests, and Grand counties Emeiy Wage Rates, was vetoed by which passed the House with both the House and Utahns will be passed paying the Governor. The bill a vote of 50-2This bill is the Senate, House Bill 72, passed both the House and designed to enhance real more for alcoholic beverages Floor Control Amendthe Senate. Nearly 6,000 estate sales and to encourage in order to finance alcoholic This law would construction workers and homeownership to continue. rehabilitation centers. House ments. enable the State Board of Bill 183, Public Intoxication union members were at the If this bill is passed the Treatment Act passed the Water Resources to plan, capitol singing songs and outcome could be phenoand mainthe demonstrating against menal in terms of home House and is expected to construct, operate flood and tain all control any in Senate. The the bill in an attempt to convince sales. Presently banks have pass 3. A3 Senate Bill 134, Financial Institutions Act, will probably be placed in study by an interim committee until the next session. The bill is very lengthy and extremely complicated. It has been supported by many bankers and opposed by several investment companies. of you will be Many pleased to know that funding for the Bookmobile Program has been reinstated and that the program should continue for the betterment of reading across the state. However, no state funding is actually finalized until the Executive Committee Appropriations approves the entire budget and even then amendments can be made in either legislative house. active business such as Rep. Garr would like to Green River or Moab, would thank all those constituents have to share their sales tax who took the time to travel to monies with a town who was salt Lake to observe the not receiving a similar legislative process and let their concerns be known. income from sales tax. 3. 801259-529- 1. a Alka Seltzer O 's Your Wildlife Toothpaste By Garth Carter .Cn wrwUaw Officer ; I- Rag. $3.59, Sava 30c Box mta ol 72 6.2 Or. Tabs - Flex 75 0 Will you eat a record fish this year? With spring near and Lake Powell dose, many anglers will be breaking out the fishing gear. A lot of state record fish are never turned in. Some state records are: crappie, 2 lb. 5 oz; walleye.il lb. 12 oz; largemouth bass, 10 lb. 2 oz; bluegill, 2 lb. 2 oz; cutthroat trout, 26 lb. 12 oz; lake trout, 37 lb. 0 oz; rainbow trout, 26 lb. 2 oz; channel catfish, 32 lb. 5 oz; and both a state and world record, a brown trout at 33 lb. 10 oz. was taken at Flaming Gorge in 1977. Regulations for qualifying a fish for state record are as follows. The fish must be weighed on an inspected, certified scale (most grocery scales qualify). Species and weight of fish should be documented and certified in writing by Division personnel whenever possible. However, the weigh-i- n may be witnessed by at least two persons over 18 who are not members of the family or fishing party. These witnesses must provide their names and addresses and a signed statement attesting to the accurace of the weighin. The angler must also present to the Division a close-u- p sideview color photo of the fish lying on a suitable legible measuring stick. Upon verification, a fish is state record, the angler will be presented a certificate from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. GKC Attention Women, March 11th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hospital news Rbq. $2.29, Save 40c Grand County Courthouse is your night. The Moab Hunter Education Instructors will be offering a Gun Safety in the Home class. This class is 16 Oz. Btl. Head for females only and is designed to help educate the gals on gun handling. Women who are avid hunters and have a good background with weapons should not attend. The class will be centered around the gals that have guns (pistols, rifles, shotguns, etc.) at home but feel they need help Feb. 25, admit: Ruby Robinson, Jackie Wishon, Joseph Severns; disch: Belinda Oliver & baby boy. Feb. 26, admit: Colleen Beach, Brian Relitz; disch: Guyrene Bogner, Jackie Wishon, Colleen Beach. Feb. 27, admit: Diana Rambo; disch: Ruby Robinson & baby girl, Diana Rambo & baby girl. Feb. 28. admit: Glen Arthur; disch; Sherry Watson, Joseph Severns. March 1, admit: none; disch: none. A 11 Oz. Btl. T Shampoo 54 4 Varieties Reg. $2.29, Save 40c 250ff Label 16 Oz. Btl. Reg. $2.79, Save 25c t s133 manner. Dixie Cups LOreal I eolara Rag. $3.33, Sava 34c Prstanacs, KsutiSa. pta o,iofl Tickle two-thre- f84 Roll-Onr.-.-- n. gihho fc::3 mm pTable This class is a one night e hour session that is held only every couple of years. There will be no fee. If desired the gals can bring one or two weapons or just come since the instructors will be bringing weapons. Husbands, you can help by encouraging your wives to attend, take care of the Sauce Filling Mix s BOX. rHM 7k, Sm Jar Ik 17 Oz. Hif. Ik, kw 14t Enchilada Sauce Can 11 Oz. , 47c, ik Me 17 Oz. children, etc., then after class demostrate safe handling of all weapons within the home. At Home with A film will be shown in Guns addition to instructors working one on One with the women. Rif Sin Ik 39' 40c U 15c 9 12 Ot Phg PH ream Cheese rr Light Spread C s Margarine Mayonnaise srr Garlic Powder Cookies zzsroX chocol,' Cookies Fudge "''Sendwtch. 16 0 Instant Coffee H,"B, 10 Ol Jar carries a selection of books about our interesting and scenic area Model Cars Pkg r Snap Models Mugs 7 Ins Cm Bridge Times-lndepende- nt 259-610- Me, Candy Bars kkzs: Brashs Candy CM Mi. II Si Brachs Candy CM M Graham Crackers Ufc .-' Cookies zrzSugar Wafers sn, American Singles Lite Line xrxr Books make Great Gifts! Potorson Ford 69' Dfcel Robbins; disch: Brian Relitz, Connie Huff. HOSPITAL NEWBORNS Born Feb. 24 to Tony Ganino and Vicki Bowen, a girl, 20 in., 7 lb. 2 oz. Bom Feb. 25 to Daniel and Ruby Robinson, a girl, 19 in., 7 lb. 3 oz. Born Feb. 27 to Morris and Diana Rambo, a girl, 19 'i in., 7 lb. 9 oz. jpm ft DELIVERY AVAILABLE Can Jar 59c Green Chilies Reg. RENT BY THE DAY. WEEK OR MONTH Y E2i era $iu vises. Loiv Ratos 500 S. Main Flex YOUR CHOICE learning more about how to check to see if the weapon is loaded and store it in a safe March 2, admit: Vern P Shoulders 7 Oz. Tube Feb. 24, admit: Mary Bliss, Joy Spicer, Barbara PICK-U- & notes... Martinez, Connie Huff, John Watson; disch: Ella Slama, Vicki Bowen & baby girl, Mary Martinez, Bertha Deg-ne- r. I I 3 Varieties council chambers in the Many times the men come home from hunting or target practicing and leave the guns in an unsafe area (especially with children around). The wives are afraid to touch or move the weapon and so a , potential for an accident $To9 Conditioner All Advertised Specials Good Through Tuesday, March 10, 1981 We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities. None Sold To Dealers. -P- itcher r vi It fl flpifii 7 , |