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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2000 Community Senator Dmitrich reports Texas couple first Passport winners UT-A- Z on rural Utah The 2000 general session of the Utah State Legislature will enter into its forth week, but rural Utah already has three victories to its credit. The sen- ate recently passed three house bills that greatly benefit rural Utah. Senator Mike Dmitrich (D, Price) pledged to keep rural Utahns informed of legislation that affects their lives. "Ill continue to report on rural issue and legislation, which has passed both houses and is awaiting the governors signature, said Senator Dmitrich. House Bills 47 and 215, spon- Neal Rep. by deal Hendrickson, directly with the problem of waste tires being piled up in rural Utah landfills. House bill 47 terminates the Waste Tire Recycling Industrial Assistance Loan Program which was established during a previous legislative session. The loan programs intention was to shift the financial burden of hauling away waste tires in county landfills from the state to individual counties, an idea that did not sored work. Once House Bill 47 becomes law, the money that is currently in the loan program fund will be transferred to the Waste Tire Recycle Fund. With that in place, once House Bill 215 becomes law the state counties will once again have the ability to draw from the recycle re your Best Friends The first annual UT-A- Z passwaste tires. port winners are Jay and Nina The roots of this problem Rhymer, Fulton, Texas. They come from a legislative session were excited to learn that they from five years ago. The loan won a 4 night package in Kanab v program fund was created us- Aspeeial thanks to the local spon- ing the money that was nor- sors Best Western Red Hills and mally being put into the re- Violas Bed and Breakfast. Also thanks to the following busicycle fund. In the 1999 legislaof the counties the nesses; Frontier Movie Town, ture, ability By Carolyn Mitchell to draw on the recycle fund was Parry Lodge, Nedras Cafe, Lotsa St. Valentines courtship ritutaken away because the fund Motsa Pizza, Subway, Dennys als were just around the corner, had been depleted. However, Wigwam, Special Tees and Wil- but Brenda Rosch and Fred the loan fund was mostly un- low Creek Book Store. Bishop chose to pay tribute to a Passtouched because no one used Although the UT-A- Z less romantic fellow on their it. HouseBills47and215have port program got started late wedding day. been passed to correct this last summer, the response has The Seattle couple spoke their been very positive and we are vows on Groundhog Day in Las problem. The third bill, House Bill 43 looking forward to a busy sea- Vegas and honeymooned the folsponsored by Rep. Sheryl Allen, son this year. lowing weekend at Best Friends. from drew names the Mayor Aivey stops utility companies During their wedding trip, the cramming unauthorized third of the the lucky couple. They newlyweds cleaned rabbit cages, party charges on customers plan on returning to Kanab in walked dogs and mopped floors bills. This bill, once it becomes the spring. , in the cats quarters. Not exactly law, is set to save the citizens of moments typical of honeymoon rural Utah from paying all those bliss, but then, Rosch and Bishop mystery third party charges are no slaves to convention. Kaibab-Paunsaguathat they see on their phone, We try to break away from as The House bills. electric and gas, Chapter of the Mule Deer Foun- many traditions as possible that Bill 43 also states that the util- dation is preparing for its second dont make sense to us, says ity company must provide a toll Annual Banquet and Fundraiser. Bishop. We cant see spending free number for the customer to This years event will be held at three years planning a wedding call the third party to dispute the Page Elks Lodge on Satur- or investingmoney in things that any charges. In addition, House day, March 4, 2000. Doors will just wind up in the attic. Bill 43 provides protection to open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 Rosch and Bishop began a customers if the charges are p.m., and fund raising activities months vacation in San Diego in being disputed. mid January. They looked forbeginning shortly thereafter. If I can addressyour concerns, The Mule Deer Foundation is a ward to volunteering at Best it please contact me at wildlife organization Friends during a swing through email or at dedication to the wise and the southwest on their way home. mdmitricle.state.ut.us, said The new husband and wife management of Senator Dmitrich. mule deer and their subspecies. are Best Friends members, and Chapter the business cards for their home members have provided man- inspection company bear a likeowl they power and generated monies for ness of the great-home- d of local area projects. in the funding sponsor sanctuarys wildnies, weapons, map reading, tacTickets became available Janu- life rehabilitation program . tics, military courtesy, military ary 29, and may be purchased Although they have been a justice, physical fitness, first aid, through local committee members. couple for several years, Rosch and Army history and traditions. Contact Button at and intended their hadnt Danny Bishop Nez is the son of Raymond T. 9 Laura Esplin at or sanctuary visit to constitute a and Dorothy Nez of Kanab, Utah. Roger Hoverman at wedding holiday. In fact, they hadnt even planned a marriage "I when they left Seattle. With Vegas, the city of whirlfund to pay for the removal of St. Valentines Day beckoned but Groundhog won their hearts Mule Deer benefit nt non-prof- Kaibab-Paunsagua- Nez arrives at Fort Knox Army Pvt. Daniel T. Nez has arrived at Fort Knox, Ky., to complete basic combat training. During the eight weeks of training, the soldier will receive instruction in drill and ceremo We ' nt 643-713- 3, 643-793- 644-257- 4. r FRESH FOOD You filled in your name. Quit while youre ahead. w In 164 E 300 S I wind matrimony, only three hours from Best Friends and a day saluting a meteorologically astute animal on the horizon, the couple decided the time had come to tie the knot. .It was fate, Bishop says with a grin. The betrotheds arrived in Las Kanab 644-880-0 law changes. No wonder taxes are so frustrating. Its our job to understand them. And help get you every penny you have coming. Km BLOCK! 435-644-20- Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm and Sat. 9 am-- 1 'y.uuu.j.. ab, 71 UT . , pm Appointments available but not necessary. Tt; didnt bring any dresses, Rosch says. So we cruised every thrift store and vintage shop in town. At a Goodwill store, Rosch spotted a royal blue cocktail clress with silver sequins. They were having a half price sale, so I got the dress for six dollars, she says. But I was perfectly willing to spring for the twelve. A rhinestone tiara, some sensible flats, and a pair of navy stockings completed the brides trousseau. The groom had packed a silk shirt and trousers, suitable for the impromptu nuptials. Seattle resiThe dents found their wedding rings his, a simple gold band with comfort fit; hers, a ruby and diamond affair - at the Aztec Pawn Shop. free-spirit- ed -- The chapels werent our style, Rosch says, and we couldnt see paying $200 for a ceremony in a hotel garden. Instead, they opted for five-minu- te standard, rites no-fril- ls con- ducted by the Las Vegas Marriage Commissioner. Ring bearer was Bob, a possum hand puppet. Bob was lying on a blue pillow on the Marriage Commissioners desk with a ring on each paw, "Bishop says. It was all very nice. Afterthe budget ceremony Rosch and Bishop splurged on a Chinese seafood dinner and $75 tickets to the Cirque de Soleil, fitting entertainment for animal enthusiasts since the famed Quebec circus has no performing animals. Once at Best Friends, the swapped their silk and spangles for work clothes and pitched in with sanctuary chores. Before heading home to Seattle and their cat, Rosie, they dropped a generous gift into a collection jar at the Best Friends Welcome Center. We came to Best Friends and we volunteered and we saw what goes on and we approve and aphon-eymoon- ld Vegas on Januaiy 31, just 48 preciate the way Best Friends hours before Groundhog Day. I spends our money, "Bishop says. the last two years, there have been over 1,000 federal tax 178 S 100 6 J A . 2 4, j i |