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Show News SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY APRIL 14, 2004 Lake Powell information and updates average driving says allow water ofconcrete has been Bullfrog pumpout will cost is 56.2 cents per mile Current Rediscover the Beauty of poured and an additional be moving the location near AAA levels one closed. 150 The to and tire expense-i- s estimated to cost $915 per year. AAA calculates typical finance charges are $741 per year based on a 5 year loan at 6 percent interest with a 10 percent down payment. The IRS tax allowance for business mileage has never allowed full reimbursement of all expenses associated with automobile ownership and use. AAAs cost figures are based on composite national average of three domestically built 2004 cars - a subcompact Chevrolet Cavalier LS, a mid-siz- e Ford e Taurus SEL Deluxe and a Mercury Grand Marquis LS. These similarly equipped vehicles include air conditioning, automatic transmission, power steering, AMFM stereo, dual air bags, antilock brakes, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, tinted glass and a defogger. AAAs annual driving cost estimates that 10 years ago in 1994 the cost per year was $5,916, and cost per mile was 39.4 cents. Today ten years later in 2004, the cost per year is $8,431, with a cost per mile of 56.2 cents. The average cost of driving a new passenger car in 2004 is 56.2 cents per mile or $8,431 per year, AAAs annual Your Driving Costs study shows. AAA has reported on the average estimated cost of owning and operating a new car each year since 1950. This year, AAA has revised its methodology for calculating driving costs to better reflect the average AAA members use ofa vehicle over five years and 75,000 miles of ownership. This means the estimated costs for 2004 are similar, but not directly comparable to costs reported by AAA in previous years. full-siz- The largest component of ve- hicle cost is vehicle depreciation. AAA estimates the aver- age new car will depreciate $3,782 per year of ownership. The second biggest expense is full insurance coverage estimated to average $1,603 per year. The cost of fuel is the third largest expense incurred by vehicle owners. AAA estimates vehicle owners will pay about $975 per year for fuel. Routine maintenance-includin- g the manufacturers rear-windo- recom- mended maintenance operations n w Lake Powell and Glen Canyon will be poured to complete the National Recreation Area from extension this year. The ramp will have an 8 grade. a different perspective The Stateline boat pumpout General Information work to Trail on the trail has been winterized. Use the Rainbow Bridge National Monu- Wahweap pumpout. Lone Rock Beach ment is complete. Be Prepared The vault toilets north of the as the walk from the courtesy docks to the viewing point is beach access entrance road are facilities approximately 1 12 miles - wear open. All micro-flus- h be will restroom water. and take the footwear and proper open by Discharging or using fire- April 23. All pet waste must be conworks is prohibited within Glen NRA all times. at tained and disposed of in the Canyon For information same manner as human waste. on Glen Canyon NRA, please The sand at the south end of visit our web site at the beach is extremely soft and vehicle access may be minimal. www.nps.govglca. All floating restrooms were Bullfrog A primitive dirt launch site operational the week of March 29- with the exception of the one near the Bullfrog Main Ramp located at Oak Creek, which is will be available for launching of currently grounded and will be small vessels until the Main relocated, and the White Can- Ramp is useable. During this yon floating restroom, which will time period, NPS recommends be relocated to Good Hope in launching all vessels 25 and over at Halls Crossing. May. Entrance stations opened Bullfrog Main Ramp has March 18 at north and south been extended nearly 400 and Wahweap, Bullfrog and Halls has a 7 grade. However, the Crossing, and on April 23 Lone width of the ramp has been narRock will open. Fees are un- rowed to 75. This ramp will be useable as soon as lake levels changed from last year. For information on lake lev- allow. New Bullfrog North Ramp. els visit the Bureau of Reclamations web site at A new 400 long 50 wide-ramwww.usbr. govuc. with a 9 grade, and access road Work is ongoing to extend all is currently under construction public launch ramps for contin- for larger boats. Look for new ued public access. Ramp exten- signage upon entry into the Bullsions should be completed by frog developed area. the end of April. Be safe - load The National Park Service and unload all vessels away from recommends all vessels 25 and any construction activity. longer use this new ramp once With the exception of Halls complete. Crossing - all launch areas are currently dirt - be prepared for uneven surfaces. up-to-da- te - p, T Call Dirk Clayson (435)616-123- 7 ERA Utah Properties ERA im HUH 30 East Center Street Kanab,UT 84741 dirkkanab.net Great Value! WahweapStateline Wahweap Main Ramp is the only ramp available for launching in the downlake area until ramps have been extended arid water levels allow use. This ramp will be extended 150 this year and have a 9 grade. During periods of extension, at least 50 of the ramp will be available for public use at all times. Stateline Ramp is currently $98,000 Convenient intown location Stick-buiwstucco exterior New roof in 97 -- AON home warranty Adjacent .23 ac for $14,000 MOVE INTO THIS HOME FOR ... $0 down or $458 per month APY, 5.94 5.75 APR . Rates subject to change, buyers must qualify, special conditions may apply. Monthly payment option based on 20 down. Call Duane for loan information and today. 9 or toll free 888 - 310 - 6429 pre-qualificati- 644-898- wen j i on mortcage financial services me. On Thursday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m., the Voting Equipment Selection Committee will host a public hearing regarding the replacement of Utahs current voting equipment. The Voting Equipment Selection Committee has been diligently working to ensure that the purchase of new voting ujRtm BRIG OTfJ as mum bgP Check out these Local Website Creations: www.kanabcountryauto.com www.garyalankalpakoff.com www.treasuretrailmotel.com www.rockingvcafe.com 4 www.moquicave.com more on the way... m Southern Utah Publishing WEQSITE lOSTUIG the new larger boat ramp. The Lake Powell Ferry continues to launch from Hobie Cat Beach. Halls Crossing Halls Crossing Ramp re- mains unchanged. With current lake levels, the Lake Powell Ferry will continue to launch from the public boat ramp. Boaters be advised - there are no fueling facilities uplake beyond Halls Crossing Marina. on-wat- er Areas temporarily closed or inaccessible Present water levels prevent the use of Castle Rock Cut. All travel from Wahweap uplake must follow the main channel. Vehicle access to the lake is not possible at Crosby Canyon, but Lone Rock Beach is open for vehicle accessible camping and day use. Defiance House and Three Roof Ruins are inaccessible by water. In the uplake areas, vehicle access to the lake is not possible at Dirty Devil, Furley, White Canyon, and North & South Bullfrog primitive camping areas. However, visitors to the Bullfrog area who would like to have a campvehicle-accessib- le ing experience may use the Stanton Creek primitive camping area. With the low water levels, Stanton Creek has considerably more lake access camping areas available. The developed campground at Bullfrog Marina is also open for campers. Public comment sought on new Utah state voting equipment E3QUG UQE3 SGGBB 3 bdrms, 1.5 ba, 1,580 SF lt to 150 a DESIGN 644-290- 0 equipment is completed in a timely manner, said Lieuten- ant Governor Gayle McKeachnie. Now it is time we hear from the public. We want to know their priorities and concerns before we make any further decisions. The current time line set by the Voting Equipment Selection Committee aims to fully implement an entirely new voting system by November 2006. A study recently released by Election Data Services, Inc., includes Utah in a list of five states with the greatest number of coun-tie- s still using punch cards in the 2004 election. Other states listed include: Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Twenty-thre- e of Utahs twenty-nin- e counties are currently administering elections on punch card machines. For more information on the Voting Equipment Selection Committee and election reform in Utah, please contact the State Office of Elections at (80 1 ) 4 1 orvisit 538-10- www.elections.utah.gov. |