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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD -- Wedhesday 'February72,19B9 TagH-- My Turn ment compensates Utah only up to $2,000 for crop damage and pays no compensation at all for damage to privately owned grasslands. Many farmers and ranchers have had considerable difficulty collecting some, if any, damage compensation from the Department of Fish and Game. Much of the private land damage from wildlife is never s compensated for and are resorting to fee hunting as an economic necessity. The Fish and Game are continually transplanting wildlife (federal unbranded livestock) to various areas of the American West. With the introduction of new and more wildlife into an area, more damage is being done to private property and more landowners are economically forced to lock up their private property for fee access. Fee access has become a marketable commodity and it goes to the highest bidder. In Wyoming and Montana, fee access has become so controversial that legislation has been proposed to allow the landowners some direct say in the management of wildlife, land-owne- by Linda Patterson Will recreational hunting become a sport only for the wealthy? Fee hunting for access to private property is a growing trend in the American West. Wildlife considerable to damage private property do rs land-owner- Letters To The Editor The Record welcomes letters from its readers on any subject of public interest. Letters must be no more than 300 words in length. The publisher reserves the right to edit, condense or reject any contributions. Letters must be signed and include an address and telephone Thank you. number. Dear Editor: The hospitality committee for the Region 913 girls basketball tournament held in Blanding expresses thanks to the many individuals and businesses who so graciously and generously donated to our effort to make the tournament an unforgettable experience for all visitors and participants. Everyone we contacted was enthusiastic and many people came forward to donate time, money, and items. It was a great experience to see everyone work together to produce a great tournament. The community support in attendance at the tournament games was overwhelming. Once again, we were almost bedtime when she opened the door for Alphas few grasslands, orchards, wheat, alfalfa and other crops. The Utah Fish and Game Depart- im- pressed with Blanding and the people who call this great little city home. We wanted to treat our visitors in a special way. With all the help we had, we think maybe we accomplished our goal. We thank you, one and all, for your support and say Hats Off to a great bunch of people in a Great Town! Sincerely, Lewis and Donna Singer Nel and Marilyn Palmer Lurlene Gutke Marianne Pugh Dennis and Lelia Jones Sherry Ray including the issuance of hunting tags. The state of New Mexico gives hunting tags to private landowners. Access to many hunting areas is often across private roads on private land. San Juan County landowners are succumbing to the economic necessity of fee access. Some neighboring are considering groupland. This will give their ing them a more marketable block of land for hunting. Several San Juan County landowners land-owne- rs have already leased their hunting rights to outside parties for the 1989 hunting season. As this trend keeps growing throughout the west, the average sportsman will find the areas he can hunt in more limited. In the future, recreation hunting may indeed be a sport for the wealthy. When I picked up the phone, I was glad to hear Majors voice, yet I knew immediately that all was not well. My concerned query as to what was wrong triggered the tear duct valves to relieve some of the built up pressure. When she could compose herself, she said softly, Alphas dead. Alpha York dead? My feisty, contankerouslovable little friend, who, despite his tiny body thought he was so macho and brave? Alpha, who had allowed me to take care of him? Who had consented to sleep on my bed and let me comfort him when his mistresses were away? I loved that little fellow and was sad to know that he was gone. Yet, since he did not live with me, my suffering would not be as intense nor as long lasting as that of Major, Sue and Quica. I had lost animal friends before and know some of the trauma of parting with them, thus I had some inkling of what they were going through. Yet, never had I done for my canine friends what Major had done for Alpha. Controlling her emotions as best as she could, she told me what had taken place. It was Hon. Bruce Halliday Presiding Preliminary hearing set for March 9 for Richard Lee Cantrell and Thomas R. Rainey, each charged with possession of a controlled substance, a second degree felony, and failure to comply with the illegal drug stamp tax, a third degree felony. Bail set at $25,000 for Rainey and at $7,000 for Cantrell. If the defendants bail out and are released from custody, the preliminary hearing will be held April 13. The space shuttle orbits the Earth every 90 minutes, passing a sunrise and sunset each time, so the crew can glimpse 32 colorful displays a day, says National Geographic. February 24, 25, Tho liitchin' Post JT V Cortez. Colorado BOOTS FOR LESS Fri-S- at 7 & Uon-We- d ! l. frcn tfcs tills cf F3UCE SC'JMl! Need boots or shoes repaired? Leave work at San Juan Record leu 1 9 pm shows 7 pm only No 1 difficult for Major. Alpha York was getting on in years. Because of his age he was plagued with arthritis, and other ailments which afflict those whose youth has fled. But in all those years since his puppyhood, when she was at home, Major has done her utmost to help keep him young. Ive known others who have brushed a pets hair every day as she did. But I know of no one else but her who has brushed a pets teeth every day. Nor do I know of any other who spent so much time cradling a pet. It was not always what she wanted to do, but seldom did she sit down to study (and for a number of Alphas years, Major was going to school) or do her bookwork, but Alpha figured he should sit on her lap. His presence there became an important part of her studying. He also shared her bed, making sure he had plenty of room, regardless of what was left for her. Impossible as it seems there will come a time when the hurt will not be so sharp nor so constant. But then, as now, the friendship will be treasured, and forever remembered. Wednesday, February 22 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (PG). . 7pm Nlte WVfftpr Steve Martin and Michael Caine TWINS (PG) Schwarzenegger, U 9 pm DeVito Thursday, February 23 TWINS Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 7 pm . . . 9 pm ItfflBSDAHSINtGHKDffiEVERlDNE Friday, February 24 (PG13) NAKED GUN 7 pm Leslie Nielson Working Girl (R) 9 pm Nominated for Best Picture Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver Saturday, February 25 Working Girl NAKED GUN 7 pm 9 pm Tuesday, February 28 NAKED GUN 27 & March parting will be even more February 22 - 28 Court report Wed last nite for SCR00GED & TEQUILA SUNRISE Boot Shop minutes outside. A few minutes later, Sue, hearing the bark of a big dog, opened the door just in time to hear Alphas daring response and to see that big animal put his mouth right around Alpha Yorks body. Sue yelled, but it was not until Major ran out to investigate, that the huge intruder let go of the little fellow. Carefully, Major picked up the injured Alpha and carried him back into the house. She saw blood on his toes, but it was not until she went to cradle him in her arms that she saw the gaping holes in his sides. Assessing the situation as she was trying to comfort him, she knew immediately when he stopped breathing. Without hesitation she put her mouth over his mouth and nose and breathed for him until he was breathing on his own. In the meantime Sue was trying to locate a veterinarian who would see them at that time of night, and they left immediately when her efforts were successful. The vet tried, making every effort to save Alpha, but it was not enough. The injuries were too severe, and once again he quit breathing. This time there was no reversing the situation. I feel much empathy for Sue and Quica in the loss of their little Yorky. Their, home will seem lonely and empty with their friend gone. 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