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Show News SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 1995 Bennett AARP poll shows Americans Continued from Page 1 to examine the policies under which services for these visitors dont understand amendment A new poll just released by the American Association of Retired are provided. Bennett and Senator Dale introduced Bumpers similar legislation during the (D-AR- (AARP) indicates that most Americans do not under- stand the potential impact of the balanced budget amendment, are adamantly opposed to using Social Security and Medi- care to reduce the federal deficit, Members of Congress trying to ram through a balanced bud- get amendment this year are skatingon thin ice, AARP presi- dent Eugene Lehrmann said, Support for this amendment is very shallow. Once the Ameri- can public comprehends the dev- - ), 103rd session of Congress which cleared the Senate by a vote of 90-The reform bill bogged down during maneuvering. The bill amends the Concessions Policy Act of 1965 making changes in three main areas of current policy. First, the bill opens up the bidding process for the concession contracts preventing current concessionaires from freezing out potential competitors, and eliminates the 9. end-of-sessi- on current preferential right of renewal which allows contract holders to match any bids of potential competitors when their contract expires. Bennett noted that small concessionaires, including outfitters, guides, river runners and other similar service providers are protected. Operations which gross less than $500,000 annually, and have operated satisfactorily in the past are also exempt. Second, the bill also provides for the return of concessions franchise fees to the national parks and enables individual parks to retain a portion of the fees for use in natural and cu- ltural resource protection projects. Under the 1965 Act, franchise fee revenues are deposited in the general treasury and not cycled back to the national parks. In the new legislation new fee rates will be renegotiated at the end of each contract, a portion of which will stay in the park for improve- ments. Third, under current law, concessionaires hold a possessory interest in all structures and improvements they build on park lands, and are entitled to current replacement value if their contract expires. The Bennett legislation preserves the right of the existing concessionaires to the possessory interest for the duration of their current contracts. However, when the contract expires, the concessioner can either sell their possessory interest to the new concessioner, or begin to depreciate the possessory interest, the value of the structures and improvements, over a period of 29 years. Check out the inserts in this weeks paper from Glazier's Food Town and Honey's IGA for some great buys The Masonic Social Club donated funds toward the library. Marolyn Watson (r) and Michelle Green (I) accept the check from Ken Moore, president of the club. Photo by Barbara Pyles. astating effects of this amend- - those legislators who ported a balanced budget amendment may find them- selves facing angry constituents, Although many Americans be- lieve that they support the bal- lision last winter is known to anced budget amendment, nearly have destroyed a minivan wind- 80 percent of all Americans are older. shield valued at $450. If you hit an eagle or hawk, or encounter injured or dead eagles, Kaibab Employee Please Note: you are asked to notify the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service so they can retrieve the bird, and, if possible, get it medical attention. Dead eagles are sent to the National Feather Repository in Oregon, and are then made available to native Americans for ceremonial use. Residents are reminded it is against state and federal laws to possess for personal use eagle and hawk feathers, talons, or other parts, regardless of how they were obtained, without proper state and (kgxuta) smhuOo federal permits. February 25 is Snow Goose day. What is a snow goose you say? Well, a snow goose is a relative of the Canada goose. It is recognized by the beautiful white feathers that cover it. EvWednesday February 15 ery spring these gorgeous birds at 7:00 p.m. congregate around Clear Lake Wildlife Management Area near Delta. Here they rest and feed in You will learn: order to continue their journey How to avoid IRS penalties & taxes northward to their nesting of of thousands grounds. Tens About available investment alternatives snow geese stage in the morning and evening at Gunnison Bend How to "roll over into another reservoir on the outskirts of Delta. This is a memorable sight qualified plan and experience to see these thousands of birds in one place. sup- - Slow down for Eagles The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reminds motorists to slow down when they see eagles and other large birds of prey on the highway to avoid injuring or killing them. Utah is home to hundreds of resident golden eagles, and hosts an estimated 1,000-1,20- 0 migrant endangered bald eagles during the winter. During the past year, more than 30 eagles were hit by vehicles on southern Utah roadways, resulting in the death of most of those birds. Additionally, at least 30 other hawks, falcons, and owls that had been hit by vehicles were retrieved or turned in to the Division of Wildlife Resources, including two endangered peregrine falcons. Many of these collisions occurred during the harsh winter months when these majestic birds resort to feeding on road kill deer and rabbits. Because of their large size, up to 15 pounds, and wingspans of up to eight feet, eagles are unable to quickly get airborne and fly out of harms way, especially if they have just gorged themselves with up to two pounds of food. The most common injuries are broken wings resulting from vehicles clipping a deceptively slow eagle attempting to fly off. Slowing down will provide birds additional time to escape, and may eliminate costly damage to col vehicles. One eagle-vehicle against Social Security cuts to balance the federal budget cit. Seventy-fiv- e percent of all Americans are against cuts in Medicare to balance the budget, We believe if a balanced bud-an- d get amendment passes, Social Security and Medicare will be at risk. Seventy-fiv- e percent of all Americans said Congress should spell out which programs will be ' cut before they pass a balanced budget amendment. Congress has refused to do this because it knows the American public will not support a balanced budget amendment if they understand how this amendment will versely affect their lives. AARP is opposed to a balanced budget amendment because it allows Congress to evade its duty to the American people, AARP is the nations leading organization for people 50 and rRF.F. EMTNAR Seating is limited. Call today to reserve a seat: Kane County Narcotics 6. "HOT-LINE-" 644-818- 8 Confidential, Anonymous Narcotic Information, Funds available to anyone providing information leading to narcotic related arrests. Leave Recorded Information, or Contact Kane County Narcotics Strike Force Agent D. Scott Jackson . ZIONS BANK M.mb.r PDIC Kanab Branch 41 East Center defi-Perso- ns ad-me- nt, |