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Show djc (Dmcs-cfo- Nephi, Utah s Wednesday, April 16, 2003 Page 12 Department of Interior and State agree to process for public involvement in National Parks and Wilderness areas protected in county road agreement Vowing to protect Utahs most important scenic, natural areas while securing the have already been paid, and millions more could be spent without a negotiated alternative. Leavitt today joined Secretary of Interior Gail Norton Understanding creates an states transportation infrastructure, Governor Mike to announce a process to resolve many of the R.S. 2477 road claims in Utah. These The be considered under the process, roads must meet these of Memorandum administrative process and framework to openly identify roads to be disclaimed by the Bureau of Land Man- criteria: Have existed prior to 1976. Be able to be traveled by cars and trucks. Not be in a national park. Not be in a wilderness area. Not be in a wilderness study area. Not be in a fish and wild- claims have been disputed agement. The individual nearly 30 years, costing counties of Utah, along with the taxpayers millions of the state, will choose which dollars and creating uncerroads to submit to the BLM. tainty for local officials and The public will then have a life refuge. Not be expanded (a confederal land managers. The right to review and comment is, as agreement, which was for- on all applications for a fed- cept described malized in a memorandum of eral disclaimer on the rights is). The MOU defines a path understanding signed today, to the roads. The process does includes no roads in national not eliminate valid existing for resolving the vast majorparks, wilderness areas, wil- rights. Rather, it empowers ity of disputed claims, said derness study areas or fish resolution outside of court for Leavitt. This is a common and wildlife refuges. roads that meet the agreed sense, common ground soluThis is a defining moment criteria. tion that will preserve our for rural Utah, said Leavitt, The agreement consists of natural areas, but give counwho has spent nearly 10 years seven touchstones that serve ties the economic certainty solve to this filter for consideration. To they need. as working problem. This settlement secures the states transportation system, honors the property rights of local governments and preserves Utahs most important for This weeks spotlight is Movies Plus. It is owned by Patty Kidd BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT and is located at its new location at 1009 North Main in Nephi. Business hours are 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.rn., Sunday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday. They have been in business for 10 years and employ 7 people. Services and products available are video and DVD sales and rentals; Verizon, Cellone, and Nextel sales and services; Dish Network sales and services; and coming soon. Clean Flicks. They also offer $5.00 on for V1IS and DVD, gift certificates and movie passes, and gift packs. You can contact the store at scenic landscapes. At issue is the legal title or visit them online at www.myvideo.store.commoviesplus. From left to right are Annette Lovell, Jason Gee, Sheralee Fowkes, Jenni Hooper, Raelj'ne Kay, and Patty Kidd. to thousands of roads crossNot pictured are Kristin Jones and Colton Steele. The Business Spotlight is brought to you by ing federal land prior to the Nephi Area Chamber of Commerce and The 1976. These roads, commonly referred to by the federal law that granted the rights-of-waTimes-New- s. y Senate to consider confirmation of Judge of the Juvenile Court of the Fourth Judicial District The governor has ap- pointed Mary T. Noonan as a Judge of the Juvenile Court of the Fourth Judicial District. Senate Rule 24.04.1 establishes the procedures of the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee. That rule permits the committee to hold public meetings prior to full Senate action. To assist in determining the scope of that public hearing. Senator Chris Huttars, Chair of the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee, is seeking public comment regarding each appointee. Anyone desiring to submit comment on this appointee is invited to contact Mr. Jerry D. Howe at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, 436 State Capitol. Salt Lake City, UT 84114. by 5.00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2003. Statements from the public should in clude the presenters name, telephone number, and mailing address. In addition to Chair But-tar- s Jordan), the Senate Judicial Confirma(R-We- tion Committee is comprised of Five other members: Senators Mike Dmitrich ), Patrice Arent (D-Sa- lt Lake City), Michael G. Waddoups Gladwell Greg Bell Jordan), David (R- - (R-Fru- Ogden), and Heights) (R.S. 2477), were never fully documented. The result is endless confusion, litigation and divisiveness among those who use, maintain and plan for these lands. Millions of dollars in legal bills Gov. Leavitt and Secretary COUNTY ROAD AGREEMENT Norton sign resolution to resolve road claims in Utah Drought assistance for livestock producers announced Congressman Chris Cantoday praised Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman and the Bush Administration for their efforts to provide surplus non-fa- t dry milk feed to nine non (R-U- drought-stricke- states, n including Utah. Additionally, a Drought Coordinat- ing Council was formed to monitor ongoing drought conditions and the effects on agriculture producers. Utah has been in the midst of a terrible drought for over four years, Cannon said. Our ranchers and farmers need this immediate goats. Assistance for livestock producers is also provided through the Livestock assistance. We must remain diligent in providing relief to the people that have been devastated by this drought. I am happy that Secretary Veneman and the Administration have remained committed to Western and rural needs. This additional assistance is part of the 2003 Livestock Feed Program. The USDA will partner with state governments to deliver the non-fa- t dry milk to eligible livestock producers. Eligible livestock are foundation herds of beef, cattle, buffalo, sheep and Compensation Program (LCP) and the Livestock Assistance Program (LAP). Sign-ufor LCP began April 1 and will begin in July for p LAP. Americas farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our culture and our economy, Cannon concluded. The Administrations efforts will help ensure that they will be able to deal with these severe and drought conditions. on-goin- agents in the field. Utahs Rachael Alert is now called the Amber Alert Utahs Rachael Alert is now going to be known as the AMBER Alert. The name change is taking placeto avoid any confusion between the statewide child abduc- tion alert and the National AMBER Alert. The national and state plans send an emergency alert to the public when a child has been abducted and it is believed the child's life is in grave danger. When Utah launched the Rachael Alert a year ago it was the ninth state to have a statewide plan. Today, 40 states have a statewide program and 36 states are now using the name AMBER Alert. We cant have any con- fusion when we are trying to save an abducted child, says Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. The public, law enforcement officers and broadcasters need to be crys- tal clear about what needs to be done when an AMBER Alert goes out." The child abduction alert was originally called the Rachael Alert to honor Rachael Marie Runyan-a three-year-ol- d Sunset girl who was kidnapped and murdered in 1982. Utah will now recognize this young victim with the Rachael Runyan Award. This award is to be given to citizens who make the call and help find the perpetrator and missing child, says Elaine Runyan-Simmon- s. requesting alerts by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is contacted. Utah issued its first alert when Elizabeth Smart was abducted on June 5, 2002. child abductions: The public was able to help in her safe recovery nine months later. The kidnap- The Emergency Alert System interrupts radio and ping prompted the victims father, Ed Smart, to become a passionate advocate for a national child abduction alert TV programming. Electronic highway and business signs will show alerts and suspects vehicle info. Highway advisory system. His efforts were in- strumental in persuading ra- transmitters and travel phone line (511) includes Congress to pass the national AMBER Alert bill. alerts. Utah's second alert was issued on January 29 after Jennifer Tripplett reported son that her Nicholas had been taken. Investigators were flooded w ith tips and the Salt Lake City Police Department recovered the baby less than five hours after the alert went out. The Bureau of Criminal Identification sends more than 9,000 flyers. three-month-ol- Regional dispatchers notifies law enforcement agencies within their jurisdiction. Ports of Entry informs all of their officers. 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