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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 1SS5 Shilo Inn hosts range workshop May annual 2-- 4 will mark the 18th Arizona-Uta- h range workshop. Each year this workshop brings together about 75 ranchers from Arizona, Utah and Nevada with extension service specialists and range professionals from the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and N atural Resource Conservation Service (formerly SCS). Anyone is welcome tobe apart of the workshop planning team, which tries each year to include both rangeland and production topics with political and regulatory issues of interest. Featured this year is a noted expert on cattle behavior and livestock handling systems, Dr. Temple Grandin of Colorado State University. Different marketing methods will be evaluated by Dr. DeeVon Bailey of Utah State University, and feedlot manager Ed Bricker of the Hughes and Ganz Feed-lo- t, Queen Creek, AZ will discuss retained ownership as a marketing option. Also planned are an update on Rangeland Reform and a joint presentation on the activities of the Arizona and Utah Beef Councils. The final tppic will be a panel clispussipn. among ranchers, extension service and BLM personnel on using salt and supple- final day is a tour, which this year will include a visit to the facilities of the Heaton Livestock Company. Sponsorship is by local businesses and the two Natural Resource Conservation Districts which cover the Arizona Strip. Special recognition for the organization of this workshop needs to be given to Mohave County Extension agent Rob Interest Continued from Page 1 buyers will be hit more first-tim- e severely than owners of expensive homes. Congress just cant help themselves when it comes to raiding the wallets of middle-clas- s America, he added. Research shows that elimination of the mortgage interest deduction will raise the cost of by as much as 33 Grumbles, along with Verl owning a home Matthews, Adrian Hinton and percent. Based on 1993 data, Dave Braun of the Utah Exten- those with annual incomes of $ 15,000 to $25,000 took an aversion. With registration at 7:30 a.m., the program gets underway at 8:00. Continued from Page 1 We want everyone to knowthat Zion National Park is open and functioning. With the reopening of the campgrounds, the n drive is the only area closed to public access, said Falvey. Many trails are still accessible and the drive through the ile inner-canyo- headquarters area and the Zion Tunnel from either direction is still a wonderful experience. When asked about restoring traffic to the scenic drive, Falvey stated that engineers will begin ments as a management tool. studyingrepair strategies as soon workfee as possible. Until we have betno for is the There shop. Registration for the Kanab ter information, there is no use session on May 3 will start at speculating when road repairs 7:30 a.m. at the Shilo Inn. The will allow public access, he said. During the period of April 14 through April 20, 1995, the Police Department attended to 29 incidents, eight cases, issued 17 warnings and 10 citations. During the same period the Animal Control officer investigated four cases, picked up one animal, isage mortgage deduction of sued one warning, and picked $3,325, compared to an average up one animal for burial. mortgage deduction of $3,326 April 10 for those earning Criminal mischief. Three juveUtahns with incomes of $15- - nile girls wrote vulgar language 25.000 are spending more than on a wall, and burned a pair of 50 percent of their income to levis belonging to another girl. purchase a home. Restitution will be made. Make no mistake this is a April 12 middle-clas- s issue. Of the 24 17 old juvenile cited for million Americans who take DUI.year Juvenile over, rethe mortgage interest deduc- ferred and citedpulled for DUIdriving tion, more than half have while drugged, DUI not a drop household incomes of less than of age, possesunder 21 $50,000. These are families sion of a years controlled sustance, that will be most severely afof and fected by eliminating the mort- possession paraphernalia container. open interest deduction, gage Richards warns. Home ownership represents a stake in the neighborhood and in the community. Home equity, built up by home owners over a period of years, is also the largest savings vehicle for most Americans. Along with financial security and education, surveys show that home ownership is the most important component of achieving the American dream. The Utah Association of Real- tors is one of more than 1800 local boards and associations of Realtors nationwide that comprise the National Association of Realtors. As the nations largest professional association, NAR is The voice for real es- tate, Restaurant & Lounge representing nearly 750.000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate indus- try. If you have further questions, or need more information, you may call (4663). April 26 - May 31 Open Wednesday thru Saturday 5-- 10 The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime, does not mean he is guilty. The defendant is presumed innocent, until and unless proven guilty. Names will be withheld in some cases due to the sensitive nature of the crimes, or if the defendant is a juvenile. $30-50,00- 0. Zion p.m. (AZ time) Backscratchers Fiberglass Nails stronger, thinner more durable than most Located 3 miles south of Kanab on Hwy 89A 14 Years Experience (KGMft33D 2 S&euuuut 'Kieldett 17 year old juvenile was a pas- senger. He was referred for minor consumption of alcohol, open container, possession of a controlled substance and possession of tobacco. April 14 Animal shot. Resident found his dog shot to death. Case is under investigation. April 15 Juvenile referral. Juvenile found in possession of tobacco. Referred to juvenile court. April 16 Domestic dispute. Domestic dispute with no physical contact. Perpetrator agreed to meet with family for counseling. April 20 Warrants. John J. Zadrozny, 20, was served with three arrest warrants and booked into the Kane County Jail. Board Early graduation was granted to Eric Leach and Chad Purvis. Continued from Page 1 but lets put a cap on it. Board member Dr. Vaughn Jackson, who is a strong new field proponent said he believes the high school football field can be built reasonably, with the promise of donated labor. The board unanimously voted to get estimates and bids for materials and construction by no later than May 1, and set a $ 100,000 spending cap on the project. A contingent of Valley High School parents and students addressed the Board about concerns over the Boards class trip policy and the states proposed abolishment of the four-da- y school week. The Board has told district schools that class trips must be taken outside of school, to insulate them against liability and school fee issues. Were willing to take the trip and assume the risks, pled one parent. We dont have a choice, said board member Karen Alvey. The Board decided to review their 1994-9- 5 policyfornextyear. On the four-da- y school issue, all Board members stated that while they feel that Valley High School handles their shortened week well, the issue was out of their control, and any criticism of the proposed legislation should be directed toward the state. KMS Principal Doug Jacobs reported that his school had purchased a new scoreboard. The Board decided to secure Harry Wongto conduct the Januconference. ary 1997, Graduation assignments were given out for Board members. The Board discussed whether the school district should purchase a computerized baby to teach home development students about child care. No decision was about cost, colic and computer chip burn-ou- t. The Board went into executive session to discuss a student fight and parent concerns about middle school supervision. The cost for the Kanab High School addition was reported to be $700,000 for the needed classroom additions, $800,000 for the addition with locker room, and $1,000,000 for all of the above with a commons area. The Board expressed concern that the 8 loan rate was too much and Superintendent Dr. Nils Bayles agreed to attempt to get architectural firm NailerWentworth down to The addition with locker room was approved pending interest rate negotiations. School staffing issues were discussed, with the Board playing a guessing game as to the number of students Kane School District will actually have by fall. The student population is especially vulnerable, considering the recent Fredonia Kaibab Forest Products closure. A significant number of the 200 laid off workers were Kane County residents, many ofwhom will be forced to take employment outside of the area because of poor job availability. The Board discussed sending out a questionnaire to area families asking them about their intentions. mid-wint- er made-concern- ed 6. |