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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY News MAY 14, Utah Highway Patrol During the period from April 26 to May 2, the UHP handled 161 stops, gave out 126 citations, 56 warnings, one DUI, investigated eight accidents and assisted two motorist April 27 Trooper Davis investigated a two vehicle accident at milepost 31 on US 89. One vehicle was attempting to turn into the Paria Town site while another car was passing. Minor injuries were reported. Later, Trooper Davis investigated a minor accident at milepost 91 on US 89 where a vehicle ran off the road into a ditch. No injuries were reported. I milepost 5. One vehicle was passing while another was making an improper left turn. No injuries reported and both drivers were cited. May 2 Trooper Nordfelt arrested RS 2477 Continued, from Page 1 the Burr Trail, lies with the county. They own it by virtue of federal law. For safety sake, Garfield County chose to widen a corner on the road. Bennett Micah E. Perkins of Kanab for told the Senate about the conalleged DUI, no Utah drivers li- troversy that followed, which cense, and no Utah registration. landed Garfield County in Federal Court in a legal battle with Best excuse a Nordfelt the U.S. Justice Department stepped Trooper driver for traveling at 84 MPH. which accused them of a host of His excuse was: 1 don't know if environmental sins. Bennetts second illustration you're gonna believe this but and Honda has recalled the 95 on the RS2477 road issue, was a 96 Passports because of faulty 70 mile paved road that runs speedometers, and dashboard through Kane County and Presielectrical ststems. My cruise dent Clintons newly-create- d April SO Nordfelt investigated doesn't even work." Trooper Grand StaircaseEscalante NaTrooper a one car roll over on US 89 at Nordfelt cited the driver any- tional Monument. This is a road milepost 24. Driver was coast- way and as he was issuing it, he that those tourists will have to ing down a hill when he put the detected the odor of alcohol. An use to come see those acres that vehicle into reverse accidentally investigation revealed some the president spoke so lyrically which caused the vehicle to open containers ofbeer and three on the south side of the &and swerve and go off the road. No people in the vehicle. The driver Canyon last September, said injuries repeated. Driver cited then said.! guess this wont help Bennett for improper lane travel. He told the Senate that ifthe the judge believe my excuse for will 1 it?" federal the speeding government has jurisMay two car Moore diction a over such roads, the Troopers investigated investigated Trooper cm accident. 12 careow one deer SR and counties are going to tell the two car accident at Federal government that since taken away our property youve KcHjab;: rights, you maintain the road. ' TLz Vcsrth B-irts psitka- invfea the id; added that as a memBennett pita in the sscssd fell trip far tbs Centr'd Wcfer Exzyritsn ber of the appropriations comIfezr jaasat Ami (EHA) ca Friday, Msy 18 hti feisty, May he didn't want to take 17,,nDlsSristfc3sfe?idqpdadrtilcfthecurTetcs?Jsa2d mittee, of financial responkind on that resxerns sseodhted with the ETIA fe&ssd at cdidxzsfea ynh its stebchiUexB and throGi pdhis invdvemcsi. Tbs fell trip mill sibility. The Southern Utah Wilderirathaneririxpatlprcccwiiirijistocairidard?d2id ness Alliance (SUWA) said that Tha fell trip will begin ca Friday, May 16 at &S0?ja C rmena President Clinton had vowed to veto the bill if it passed the Time) at lha North Eribab Ranger District OSes in FredcsLs. senate. This bill is a disaster Transportation will be provided to the field. P&rtidpsrits are for public lands across the counrequested to bringlunth, beverages and adequatepcrBsaiadgsar, For more information on the upcoming field trip contact Gary try, stated SUWA legal counsel Heidi McIntosh. It guaranHolsten at the North Kaibeb Ranger District at tees that needless roads will be built across some of our most cherished public lands, and it gives developers the keys to our last remaining, unspoiled wilderness areas. Newr Home Cindy Shogun of SUWAs Great Neighborhood Washington office offered a Al brick exterior, 3 bedroom, more dramatic slant on the 2 bath wth targe master subject. The only thing standbedroom, spa and stone ing between the bulldozers and stower. Double garage. diHcliwacji io iuld.frip en 529-643-73- Bsst Buys of the Week our national parks, refuges and wilderness is a Presidential veto. Low maintenance stone A brick interior. Al buft-i- n Idcrien mnSaiva new induded $119,900 Brand new wd ready to move Into Very nice Sivercnist, 1458 sq ft wtti master retreat and 2 bafts. Lots of extoas. I The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime, does not mean he is guilty. The defendant is presumed innocent, unt3 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 JuvenSe. During the period from May 2 through May 8, the Kanab City Police Department handled 18 cases, had 67 incidents, issued 12 warnings and six citations. During the same period of time the Animal Control Officer was out of town. MayS Warrant Clayton Don Church, 23, Kanab was arrested and booked into KAne County Jail. Warrant Norma Keyonnie, 51, Fredonia, was arrested and booked into Kane County Jail. MayS Accident Richer Bruno, 32, France. Driver cited. No injuries reported. Estimated damages $2,000. Jimmy Ray Sain, 44, Page, Arizona was arrested and booked into Kane County Jail for alleged DUI. was arrested and referred to juvenile court for possession of sto- len counts property-fou- r $4,000, counts, vehicle burglary & theft $200, possession of stolen checkissu-in- g a bad check $ 100, theft-$60and attempted burglary. Sent to detention and referred to Juvenile Court Presently on house arrest awaiting court. Other charges pending. Adult male and male juvenile under investigation with above charges. Names withheld until charges are issued. May 7 Criminal Mischief. Local business was vandalized with paint balls. No permanent damage, only surface paint burglary-tw- o 0, Warrant. May 8 Clayton Don Church, 23, Kanab, arrested May 6 (again) and booked into Kane Male juvenile, 17, Pipe Springs County Jail. - Ianc,Cpimty Sheriffs. Depaiiuient . a 1 May An assault case was investigated in Church Wells. Neighbor kids were threatening others with a crossbow. v May 4 ' A fire was reported near the Meadow View Lodge. It was extinguished with no damage to any building. A report of a lost hiker on the May 2 A vehicle was discovered to be Road was taken. stolen after a deputy ran a li- The lost hiker was found a short cense check on the plate. It was time after the report came in. stolen out of Illinois. May 6 A telephone harassment comMayS An airplane crash was investi- plaint was investigated. A susgated near the Bullfrog airport. pect has been located and the The airplane was registered out case has been turned over to the of Gunnison, Colorado. The County Attorney. crash resulted in four deaths. A report was received in GlenFor the same time period, the dale of an intoxicated male dis- Kane County Jail booked in nine turbing the peace by mooning new inmates and had an averthe public. age number count of 12 inmates. Hole-in-the-Ro- ck Zion's Chinle Trail access temporarily closed Effective Friday, May 9, the The Kane County Commission access across private and roads supervisor eagerly existing land to the Chinle Trail in Zion await final word on the issue National Park from Utah State which dramatically affects Route 9 will be closed due to county road maintenance and real estate on development that area accessibility. land. According to Superintendent Donald A. Falvey, the new housing development is occurring on the north side of SR 9, just west of the Springdale Fruit Continued from Page 1 Company, at Springdale's south Bureau of Land Management. end. The landowner haa inThe BLM Director has policy formed the park access will be and administrative responsibil- dosed due to heavy equipment ity for 270 million acres of sur- construction. face land and over 570 million According to Falvey, access to acres of mineral estate, with an the Chinle Trail across this priannual budget of more than $1 vate property will be dosed unbillion, and a work force ofabout til approximately October 1. Hikers can still access this 9,000 employees. on o Shea Aicn V3i im popular trail from Huber and Coal Pits washes, said Falvey. Both of these trail heads are further west on SR 9, just west of Rockville. Falvey stated that agreements with the landowner indude restoring visitor access after the first phase of development is completed later this year. Safety and liability concerns predude allowing visiter access while road construction is underway- he said. Park officials state that signs will be posted at strategic locations along the park boundary to inform visitors cfthe changes. Visitors desiring, additional information may call (SOI) 772- - VJ |