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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MARCH 26, 2003 News X. 1,7- - k 1 Vi ?( ,Jj(,J lVhT, ' 'Ja hf Occupants in both vehicles were seatbelted and no injuPatrol District C (Kanab) ries were sustained. The stopped 78 vehicles, issued 101 driver of the van was cited for citationswarnings, investigated unsafeimproper lane travel. During the period from March 15-22003, the Utah Highway 1, six accidents, had two agency assists and 32 public assists. Traffic Accident. A Panguitch resident is lucky to have been Traffic Accident wInjuries. uninjured after being involved Single vehicle rollover with four in a collision with a semi tractor persons suffering minor injuries trailer combination on S.R. 89 as covered in last weeks edition at mile 139. Earl Henrie was of the S. U.NAf ront page ). Driver attempting to pull onto the highallowed her attention to be di- way in his 1998 Ford truck when verted and vehicle left roadway, he errantly pulled into the path driver overcorrected and vehicle of the big rig semi that was southrolled three times. Occupants bound on 89. The driver of the seatbelted or properly restrained semi attempted to move onto in car seats. the shoulder to avoid a collision Traffic Accident. Deer vs. 2002 but still struck the smaller Accident oc- truck. The semi tipped over Dodge pick-ucurred on S.R. 89 at mile 145 onto its passenger side and when a large deer ran into the came to rest blocking the highpath of the northbound truck. way. Estimated damage to the The Dodge struck the deer caus-in- g semi listed at $15,000, while an estimated $3,000 in dam- the Ford sustained $3,000 in ages. damages. p. 03 Traffic Accident. A two vehicle collision occurred on S.R. 14 at the Navajo Lake Lookout (mile 24) at 5:45 p.m. when an east bound 2002 Dodge Caravan lost control on the icy roads and swerved intooncomingtraffic. The van struck another vehicle that was westbound in the same area. The 2003 Dodge Neon sustained approx. $1,500 in damages which is also the estimated damage on the van. Traffic Accident. Car vs. deer, occurred on S.R. 89 at mile 38 at approx 7:00 p.m. when a westbound 2003 Dodge Neon struck a deer that had entered the highway. The vehicle sustained an estimated $2,500 in damages. No injuries reported. Traffic Accident. Single vehicle accident occurred on S.R. 89 just north of town when the driver of a 1988 Pontiac allowed her vehicle to leave the roadway and , Home of the Week "CNv S 'I A j .4 Cozy, Comfortable 3 Bedrooms & Affordable-$93,00- 0 2 Baths LandscapedFruit Trees Auto Sprinklers Fully 1280 Sq. 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Transit of Fort Worth, Texas, The female driver was be- operates the shuttle system. The daily schedule begins with lieved to be under the influence of medication. The Kane express shuttles departing the County Sheriffs Department Majestic View shuttle stop at handled the arrest investiga- 6:30 a.m. and the Zion Canyon tion, assisted by U.H.P. and Visitor Center at 6:45 a.m. Regular shuttle service starts at 7 Kanab City Police. Another fortunate week. No a.m., both in the park and in serious injuries in the acci- Springdale. Initially, the last dents handled this last week. park shuttle will depart at 9:30 The potential was there, but p.m. from the visitor center and due to seatbelts, car seats, and the last town shuttle will depart the actions of one semi driver, the Zion Canyon Theater shuttle everyone walked away from stop at 10 p.m. The hours of operation will serious harm. The semi driver should be commended for tak- expand as the summer season ing the action he did to avoid progresses. The Springdale Loop the smaller truck. Unfortu- serves six stops, and the Canyon nately his truck sustained serious damages, but his quick BLM thinking more than likely saved the other drivers life. This last week was not parThe Bureau of Land Manageticularly busy, but I found myd self a little on of- ment is seeking nominations for ficers due to training issues, etc. its statewide Resource Advisory Thankfully officers from the Council. There are five vacanKanab City Police, as well as the cies covering all three categoKane County Sheriffs Depart- ries that comprise the Council. ment, were more than willing to They are as follows: assist at a couple of scenes until (Category 1): Holders of fedwe could arrive, and in the one eral grazing permits and reprecase the Deputy was willing to sentatives of energy and minassist with the arrest since we eral development, timber induswere short on manpower. I ap- try, transportation or vehicle use, preciate these officers and their departments more than it can and commercial recreation; be expressed in this article. I am (Category 2): Representatives more than impressed with their of nationally or regionally recabilities, attitudes, and willing- ognized environmental organiness to do what it takes to get zations, archaeological and histhe job done. Thank you gentle- toric interests, dispersed recremen! ation, and wild horse and burro We would also like to say groups; and, thanks to a few men that as(Category 3): Holders of state, sisted on our rollover accident county or local elected office, on Saturday, March 15. Dennis employees of a state agency reShakespear, Bob Ford and Jim sponsible for management of Geiger were all heading home natural resources, academicians from working a graveyard shift involved in natural sciences, repwhen they happened upon this resentatives of Indian tribes, and accident. Without hesitation all the Council three jumped into the middle of members provide advice and recthis crash and assisted with the ommendations to BLM concerninjured parties, traffic control, ing the use and management of etc. Without citizens like these, 22 million acres of public land in our jobs would at times be bor- Utah. derline impossible. Citizens The following five appointwillingness to get involved re- ments will expire in September: ally helps out in these outlying Category position; Catareas where readily available egory positions; and, back-uis almost Category position. MemThanks also to any and all bers are appointed for three-yea- r that have helped us out, but left terms beginning September 20, before we were able to get names, 2003. etc.. This goes for ANY past ocQualifications to be a member currences as well. You people of the Resource Advisory Counare the greatest! Again, have a cil include: great week, and remember to Education, training or expesmile. rience to give informed, objec nated stops approximately every seven minutes during the middle of the day and approximately every 5 minutes in the morning and evening.' Visitors can ride the shuttles free of 10-1- charge. , Visitors are encouraged to park in Springdale in designated areas and ride the shuttle to the park. Canyon Loop Shuttles de- part from the Zion Canyon . Visi- tor Center. The visitor center, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, offers shuttle information, cur- rent park information, backcountry permits, lodge reservations, maps, and a wide selection of publications. Additional information may be obtained by calling the park at or visiting the at website www.nps.gov parks 435-772-32- 56 zion. seeks nominations for Utahs resource advisory council short-hande- rights-of-wa- off-highw- ay public-at-larg- e. ne p Check us out on the web I Patrol Utah Highway 2 non-existe- 3-o- ne y, tive advice on industry, discipline or interest; Knowledge ofthe geographical area the Council serves; Resident ofthe state in which the Council has jurisdiction; and Demonstrated commitment to collaboration in seeking solution to resource management issues. To nominate someone, or yourself, submit the completed nomination forms, accompanied by letters of reference from the interests or organizations to be represented, to Sherry Foot, Bureau of Land Management, External Affairs Office, 324 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. The nomination form may be obtained from local BLM offices, by calling Sherry Foot at (801) or visiting our web site at 539-419- 5, www.ut.blm.gov. Nominations will be accepted through April 21, 2003. Park Service desig- nates wakeless zone The National Park Service recently announced, with the lowering lake levels and narrowing channel, the intersection of Anchovie Point exiting Wahweap Bay, near the Dam and the main channel, has been marked as a wakeless zone. This is necessary for boater safety due to the sharp S curve caused by numerous rock outcroppings in this area. The wakeless designation only cov-- . ers a very small area withOin the intersection and does not extend up the .main. channel.. . , |