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Show News SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18, 1895 Waverunner collision in OSj? (?B CaSDOals) 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. Wahweap Bay On the afternoon of August 2, in the Wahweap Bay, from Lone Rock Beach, Utah, two juveniles on waverunners collided in an accident that resulted in both going to the hospioff-sho-re tal. Rangers responded to the scene to find two teenage boys, ages 16 and 15, with hip and shoulder injuries, possible rib fractures, and other internal injuries. This is an unfortunate example of a situation that is becoming far too common on the waters of Lake Powell. In 1994, there were 40 accidents involving personal watercraft, 30 of those with injuries. So far in 1995, 23 reported accidents have involved personal watercraft with 18 of those resulting in injury. Many of these accidents have involved underage operators. The most effective measure a person can take to prevent a boating accident is to obey the law, specifically the Speed in Proximity law. In Utah, all vessels (including personal watercraft) must stay at least 150 feet away from other persons, vessels, and property when traveling above wakeless. In Arizona, 60 feet is the minimum. If the ing on suspension, expired registration. David Lee Almloff, 36, Arizona, allegedly had a suspended drivers license which resulted in arrest. Upon search of the vehicle, controlled substance and paraphernalia were found. Booked in Kane County Jail. Passenger, Dean L. Keys, 30 24, Washington-- a passenger in July water the above vehicle, was also arCriminal mischief-Mai- n line and sprinklers were dam- rested for alleged possession of aged at local business from ve- a controlled substance and parahicle recklessly driving on lawn phernalia. area. Estimated damages $300. Driving out oftraffic lane. Male Under investigation. juvenile, 17, Glendale, Utah, fell asleep and ran off road running August 3 accident-Female Auto juvenile, into a fence at a local business. Vehicle Kanab. backed into Driver cited. No injuries reported. 16, another vehicle while attempt- Estimated damages $1,000. Theft-Stere- o stolen from local ing to leave parking lot. Estimated damages $1500. Driver business. Estimated value $50. cited. Criminal mischief-ResidentiAugust 4 gate has been damaged. Under Abandoned vehicle-Vehicl- e left investigation. unattended and was impounded. August 6 During the period from August 4 through August 10, 1995, the Kanab City Police handled 51 incidents, 15 cases, issued 19 warnings and 14 citations. During the same period the Animal control officer investigated 16 instances, picked up one animal, and issued two warnings. US Congressman Bill Orton poses with wife Jacquelyn and young son Will. His family accompanied him to Kanab for last Saturday's town meeting. Photo by Dixie Brunner. Orton Continued from Page 1 natural resources that we desire, but yet we are willing to lock up American resources such as that which is in the Andalex area, in wilderness. In addressing a very common make politicians provide full disclosure on where every penny comes from, and is spent. Orton admitted that his ideas would probably not fly, however, since these things would take a Constitutional amendment. They involve freedom of speech issues. We need more local manage- al ment over natural resources, Auto accident-Norri- s Brown, said water cited for Kanab was another an al41, repreconservancy taxpayer frustration, audience member said, maybe sentative Cloyd Chamberlain. leged improper left turnexpired if you had term limits, politi- Chamberlain spoke with frus- registration, resulted in vehicle cians wouldnt be so concerned tration over a recent government accident. Driver cited. Estimated about pleasing special interests. grant awarded to the Grand damages $4,000. I support term limits, said Canyon Trust fund. offense. Alleged In Orton. Congress has become conclusion, Orton said that open container, driving on sushe more to more and hopes there will be a renewed pension. Dana Hartford, 28, unresponsive juveniles operating the waverunners at Lone Rock the public. relationship forged between fed- Kanab. Civil dispute call reelection laws were eral and local governments. We sulted in an arrest. He was Federal Beach had been operatingwithin the limits of the Speed in Prox- touched on. I think that we have need a federal government thats booked in Kane County Jail. imity Law, there would not have real problems with the way we working in partnership with loAugust 5 DUI-Secon- d Auto accident. Johannes Knaupp, 34, Germany. Atresulted in an tempted u-tu- m accident. Driver cited. Estimated damages $1500. August 7 Burglarytheft. Residence was entered and several rings were taken. Criminal mischief. Desk has been vandalized at residential home. Under investigation. August 9 finance elections, said Orton. We cal government. We must have a Possession of controlled subCriminal mischief. Window need to limit the amount of money more efficient partnership be- stance, possession of parapher- broken out at local school. Unwhich can be spent, as well as tween the two. See WAVERUNNER, Page 6 nalia, no vehicle insurance, driv- - der investigation. been a collision. KC Sheriff Department August 2 39 West Center, Kanab Complaint-fire- in Big Water. Wood pile fire August 3 August 3 Lost or stolen wallet. Under investigation. August 5 Domestic Reported domestic violence. dispute in Church Wells. West Navajo. No charges Complaint-domestiDomestic filed. in dispute Big Water. Reported burning of toxic ma6 August terials. 15 East Ponderosa. Drowning-Lak- e Powell adult Burner was contacted and inComplaint-domesti- hopper's Coupon . c. c. m male. Assault. August 8 structed to refrain. Reported phone harrassment. West Navajo. No charges yet. August 12 KAIBAB STORAGE Penny Holliday arrested on warrant. Offer valid July 26 thru August 26, 1993. Home - RV's - Boats Vacation plans Layaway now for school. Choose from Levi, Wrangler, Nike, Reebok, Gimmie, Outlaw, Rio, Bill Blass and much, much morel! 951 S. 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