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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS - Thursday, March 19, 1981 - Page Eight SPORTS BITS 'n PIECES by Gene Drake Word from around the state has North Rich, Montlcello and Tintic boasting exception ally strong teams, but I feel the 1981 State, basketball champion will come 12. It will be either Kanab, Valley or Panguitch. Consistency will again be the key but each of these clubs has the talent and team balance to find gold in the Mariott Center. from-Regio- If Coach Hamblin is looking for a last minute addition to the ball club at the position of shootdesignated er, Id like to recommend Jason Hafen. Young Jason just returned from Indianapolis, Indiana where he placed second in the nation in the Elks Club free throw contest. Jason was one of the 72 finalists out of an original field of over 3 million and the young sharp shooter with ice water in his veins won four competitions with an average of 23 out of 2S shots. He lost by just one in the finals as he put home 22 of 25. The Elks know how to do things up right. The young athletes were housed in the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel, where they were wined, dined and honored for four days. Rick Barry spent the entire time with the boys and the Detroit Pistons mingled with the future stars in the hotel. (Jason says hes never seen an abominable snowman but it couldnt be any bigger than the Pistons Kent Benson.) The boys toured the Indianapolis Speedway as well as taking in a Pacers - Pistons game. Coach Hafen came back so impressed with all the talk about U. of Indiana in the free-thro- 200 HIDES were seized by Utah Wildlife Division officers in a recent bust. DWR personnel worked in conjunction with agents from the Largest Utah Case federal government and officers from four other states to make the six arrests and seized the hides. ... Illegal Bobcat Hides Seized By Utah Wildlife Officers Almost 200 bobcat hides, valued as high as $50,000 have been seized in recent weeks by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) law enforcement personnel, according to Dali Winn, DWR Regional law enforcement officer. Following months of investigation and planning, DWR law enforcement personnel, who worked in cooperation with wildlife agents from the federal government and four adjoining states, made six arrests and took the illegal hides into possession. Suspects were arrested for of protected wildlife unlawfully taken (bobcats)." Agents from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and wildlife time and have been trying to gather enough evidence to make a case against some of the people we suspected. With a lot of work, by a lot of concerned professionals, we were finally able to make a good dent in what we think is a sizable ring of illegal fur dealing." Winn went on to sav that the value of the furs is part of the motivation for the illegal activity. Average fur prices for bobcats in the Seattle tur markets are about $250 with large, prime hides selling for as much as $400 or more. The fact that Utah has placed a limit of four cats per trapper and charges $25 for a metal jaw tag on three of the four permitted hides is also a reason for the illegal traffic. States surrounding Utah place tags on bobcat hides free of charge. For those who dont think Utah wildlife faces the same kind of pressure placed on resources in more populated states, Winn pointed out that this type of illegal operation can be a highly profitable, time illegally taken wildlife is carried across state lines, it is a violation of the Lacey Act and that brings Federal agents into the case. Investigations connected with these cases took place over a four month period, with some suspicion emerging over and facts a year ago. Winn complimented the private citizens who offered help in this matter. "We have had some good information passed on to us in these cases from loncerned citizens and those tips have been very valuable. Without that assistance, the Division would not and will not be able to stay ahead of those who still think it is permissible Kanab High School to violate wildlife laws. Arrested in the recent cases were Kent Ward and Kerry Otte, Smithfield, Cache County; Jerome Fickas, Logan, and Martin Ross of Idaho. Fur dealers involved in the cases were Steele and Steele Fur Co. of Utah County and James and Jonathon Massey of Arizona. 15-2- 0 championships that tr it Much 'of the talk at the recent Round Robin was about the college potential of Kan-ab- s Gary Glover and Valleys Wayne Jones. Glover is a senior while Jones is just a junior, but many people have been dropping in to watch both these outstanding cagers throughout the season. Many colleges are now or 65 looking for 64 backcourt tandems and this usually puts players from small schools at a disadvantage because size is usually at a premium and most of these players have perfected their skills at the inside game. Exceptional talent is always in demand, however, so dont be surprised if the names of Gary Glover and Wayne Jones outside become the immediate area. well-know- hes giving even money on the n it Hoosiers against the field. Anyone interested in getting a Many smiles of minor shock bet down, come up to the gym and disbelief appeared on the 7 7th period or call faces of Cowboy fans when the .. (Limit of $5,000 per bet.) Sportsmanship trophy at th region round robin was presented to Kanab. Everyone was asking each other when was the last time Kanab had received a similar award. Im not sure why it was such a surprise. Kane County folk are a pretty special lot, and I know from personal experience that our students are just and the lowest part of any about the best around. Weve bumper or other similar long been recognized in this g equipment, area for athletic excellence. than it was at the time it was Theres no reason why we manufactured. The provisions shouldnt be known for excel- of this section shall not apply to the following vehicles: i (1) Implements of husbandr644-549- Vehicles Not Allowed Much Modification Boy, Revenge is Sweet! Monday I don't know how we Especially when it makes you fared. I hope everybody will Number in the Region. The find it in their hearts and Valley Buffaloes put up quite a pocketbooks to take a trip up Beginning April 1, 1981 the struggle but the powerful to Provo to watch us play. It Utah Highway Patrol will Cowboys showed great detershould be a real fun tournadeploy significant effort to mination as they pulled away ment. in the final minutes to win the The Larriettes competed in enforcing the State Motor officers from Idaho, Nevada, that Region 12 Round Robbin, the Region Marching competi- Vehicle Law Arizona and Colorado coordito "Vehicle ModificaWe also received a tion and did a pertains great job. They nated efforts on the project to Lowering Body or trophy for a First Place tie in didn't take a place but we tion the Some the Division and a trophy for would have rather had the Chassis Prohibited. apprehend suspects. DWR officers were There are thousands of being the best sports in the Larriettes march for our involved in making these dollars worth of damage done tournament. than the championship game in the State each year by cases. It came out as Gary Glover received a Beaver Winn said, This is the spot on the follows: First Place - Beaver vehicles which do not comply with this law. The purpose of largest case, in terms of team. As of Second Place - North this law is three fold: monetary value, ever made in yesterday, we have been Sevier Uniques, Third Place the state of Utah. We have in (1) The bumper is a shock Tournathe State plaving Parowan Ramettes, Fourth known the problem existed device and must be commercial-typabsorbing poaching ment. We played yesterday at Place - Gunnison and said He also at a uniform anv that 10 maintained I 00 but throughout the state for some on this wrote since ring. Fifth Place - Milford Tiger-etteheight to be effective. Much done by these Mrs. Penny and Mr. Walker damage is vehicles when nonconforming have got all the Seniors in a to park parallel quandry as their research attempting and backing unintentionally Ridings Country papers were due Monday. The up too far and doing damage kids who Corner went to Mexico poor vehicle behind them. had only a week to gather their to the Craft Supplies (2) Many of the accidents in information but we all got colliSew-othe State are rear-en- d Eyes them done. vehicles When these sions. Chenille Oh, thanks to the Governor Scott Matheson throughout Utah will particitank is Craft Books better half of the Jazz Band, are involved, the gas has proclaimed March in wildlife studies special pate to most likely get punctured Macrame Supplies as Wildlife Week in Utah. the week of March The we got a 3 and a 3 minus, causing fire and endangering obser-vanc- e Utah joins the Utah Wildlife Federation, an which isn't too good. Julie ail occupants. Judd was the only one from of the 44th annual affiliate of the Natural Wildlife 2J7W 200 North (3) Automobile manufacturKanab to qualify for State. She National Wildlife Week. Federation, with assistance a deal of time a one her solo. We did ers spend great Elementary school children from Utah Wildlife Resources got in an effort to and money pretty good as overall but, so officers, has distributed eduand manufacture a safe far, we don't know the results design FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH cation packets to elementary vehicle. By allowing the of what place we took. schools in the state. ZOO East 400 South sector to install lift or private See State! at you We Care About Oceans 9 45 a m Sunday School lowering kits, their purpose is is the theme of National 11 00a m Morning Worship being defeated. Wildlife Week 1981. Although 6 00p m Evening Service State Motor Vehicle Law 7 30pm no oceans border Utah, oceans Wednesday - Prayer amBible Study states: are just as vital to Utahns as to (a) It shall be unlawful for other people of the world, says any person to operate a All single adults of the area Sheljv,n Eppich, Utah Wildlife motor vehicle on any highway are invited to a special treat of Federation president. Protector road within the State of and ice cream cooked up ing ocean quality is vital to pie Utah when such vehicle has by some of the best cooks in been man and wildlife. A large mechanically altered or percentage of the world's the county this coming Saturchanged to cause the lowest animals live in the vast seas day, March 21st at the Gub part of the body or chassis to Room. This Pie & Ice Cream covering two thirds of this be closer to the ground, or to planet. In spite of its and game party will begin at 7 increase or decrease the If What s your style your job calls tremendous size, the marine p.m. See you there! for safety steel toes there s no need distance between the ground. environment is surprisingly to settle for what you can get With Red Wings you fragile. Outside disturbances, get like pollution, can upset the what you want' Stop in web of life in the complex SIZES oceans. A EEE 5 IS A sea otter is depicted on r the 1981 National Wildlife Now you can enjoy the luxury of custom Week theme poster. Here in Utah, citizens need drapes in your home or place to be particularly concerned of business. about water quality for wildlife Now Serving the Kanab area in all rivers, streams, lakes LYN AVERETT - &44-524- 2 and reservoirs of the state, sacs Utah Wildlife Resources CARPETS 1 NCAA I must be dreaming. The oddsmakers have made Utah a 1 point pick over North Carolina and BYU a 2 point favorite over Notre Dame in tonights N.C.A.A. championship action. (Is that the same Notre Dame that has made more appearances on network T.- V. this season than John Boy Walton?) The only guy who consistently gives those kind of predictions is Jim Skaggs. Jim bet me a steak dinner four years ago that BYU would win the NCAA basketball championship before Danny Ainge graduated. At least I think that was the bet. Jim changes it each year. Anyway, I was so stunned after the U.- C.L.A. win that I told him if BYU won the national title Id take he and his wife out to dinner. Now believe me, that is one bet Id like to pay off on, but dont start getting dressed for dinner yet, Carol. d e Gov. Matheson Calls For Wildlife Week n impact-absorbin- lence in sportsmanship as well. At least its something we can continually work towards. it Coaching at the local level, whether it be little league basketball and baseball, etc., or high school athletics, is in large part a labor of love. The pay-of- f usually comes in the form of satisfaction in the progress of individual athletes and the successes of the team as a whole. Naturally, it becomes a much more fulfilling endeavor when you are associated with a winning program with a strong tradition. Maybe that is partly why 1 have a great deal of respect for Kanab High School wrestling coach Larson Crosby, he has to work hard for everything he gets. Thats not to say he hasnt had successes. Two state finalists this season attest to the fact that the program is working but no one would argue that wrestling has not received the spotlight some other sports have. And while it's true that winning draws attention and popularity, it's not always each to turn the corner. Coach Crosby probably works as hard at recruiting potential wrestlers as he does coaching them. If youre familiar with wrestling then you know that it takes a special type of young man to compete successfully. Simply put--it- s darn hard work. Practices are rarely fun. More often, theyre grueling sessions composed of heaving chests, sweat-stun- g eyes, smashed knuckles and bloody noses. You dont stick around long if youre not dedicated, but if you work hard at your craft you grow-- in many ways. Coach Crosby supports his and works athletes 100 continually for them both on and off the mats. He believes in the young men in his program and always has their welfare in mind. Larson has put in a lot of time strengthening his wrestling knowledge and technique and improving in every possible manner his sport. He deserves a lot of praise. I know one thing for sure. If every Cowboy wrestler put in as much time and effort as their coach, there would be a large number of Kanab qualifiers for the State wrestling tournament. r I y(2) Farm Tractors. (3) Road Machinery. (4) Road Rollers. (b) When any motor vehicle was originally equipped with bumpers on any other collision energy absorption or attenuation system, that system shall be maintained in good opera- CORRY REALTY tional condition, and no person shall remove or disconnect and no owner shall cause or knowingly permit the removal or disconnection of, any part of that system except temporarily in order to make repairs, replacements or adjustments. 15-2- 15-2- e -- 1 cfTs Pie and Ice Cream Party Steel Toes? You Guess! r KOLOR KOUNTRY DRAPERIES RedWiugs itfF r DUKES Kanab, Utah y Director Doug Day. DECORATOR BUNDS Girl Scout News BEAUTIFUL BRICK CUSTOM boasts 3 bedrooms, IV2 baths, family room with stove and brick hearth. Extra large master with ample closets. Fireplace in living room adds to this cozy beauty. The Cadette Troop 543 has been busy the last while-- 3 girls busy earning badges; 2 girls, Tamra Baird and Sissy Pulliam, tied two quilts for the new baby girl born closest to the 12th of March. This was presented to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bowling. On March 12, the Cadette! held a banquet for the Junior and Brownie troop and parents. There was a program, awards, also supper. There was really a large crowd that turned out to it. The girls would like to thank everyone for coming. Reporter Tamra Baird DUTCH COLONIAL 3 bedroom, 2V2 baths, formal dining room, heatolator fireplace, wallpaper decor, basement, garage on 6.7 acres. Call for appointment. BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME on V2 acre, 3,000 sq. ft. nearly finished basement. Could be 5 BR. COMFORTABLE FAMILY HOME, 3 bedrooms, U2 baths, large living room and root cellar $44,250 CLARK BENCH offers lots from city size to parcels just 15 miles from Lake Powell. Starting at $3,995 to $15,000. Kanab News Notes ONE ACRE (plus) view lots in city of Kanab $12,000 The Raymond Whites, with their daughter, Connie Dalton, and Rose Mackelprang of Fredonia, enjoyed a few days in the Mesa area visiting relatives and friends and enjoyed the pleasure of attending the temple with Van and Jamie Mackelprang. and up. Phone 644-268- 4 1 j 309 South 100 fast - Kcnci, lteh I I I I I I I I .J |