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Show SOU Opinion Letters Continued from Page 4 Two thoughts enter my thinking on this whole setup! What will this entire leadership of Utah think, if and when Sen. John McCain wins the Republiis can nomination, and to-whe- re the conservative claims of all the above gone in backing Bush, who from the very start, has offered nothing but money? Yes, I am a Democrat, a Pinto Democrat. I vote for the candidate who I think is most qualified! In this case I just might vote for Sen. John McCain, for the good reasons he is campaigning on! Think about it! IssueClaim: The plan will restrict access from the east along SR-- 9 and will adversely impact tourism industry in Kane County. There is no reason that this scenario would result based Alice Whitlock on the preferred alternative. In Key Charlotte Pitman fact, we have been actively workBill Sorbe ing to avoid any negative im3 or pacts. Kingsley Nelson Howard Roberts For example, we were able to Carmel HighHoward Roberts keep the Zion-M- t. Kanab way through the park open during the time the parks were Falvey clarifies closed due to the federal budget Zion plan debate. Most recently, we have been working with the motor Dear Editor: coach companies, encouraging Zion National Park has issued them to stay longer in the region a Draft General Management of tourism Plan for public review and has to take advantage in the park and suractivities been holding a series of public region. meetings around the state to rounding the Zion-MCarmel Keeping receive public input. We underto through traffic Highway open stand some issues have been is an integral part of the plan. In raised in the Kanab area that do not reflect the actions as pro- addition, it proposes to provide new visitor facilities at the East posed in the plan. I appreciate Entrance and to initiate a vothis opportunity to clarify some luntary shuttle system serving of these issues. Side of the park (See IssueClaim: The park is plan- the East 58). The socioeconomic ning to acquire private lands page mm and take them off the tax roles. This is not true. The plan does propose a transfer of five contiguous BLM parcels to the park. Four of these are wilderness study areas and one is within the Rockville town limits and is being included at the request of the town. The areas proposed for addition to the park are: Middle Fork of Taylor Creek (40 acres), and Rockville Bench (311 acres). See page 63 of the plan. IssueClaim: The plan calls for removal or substantial reduction of horse use in the park. This is not true. The plan recognizes that horse use is a traditional activity and the plan specifies that horse use continues. It proposes development of a wilderness management plan which would analyze use patterns, allowing for adjustments at times to prevent resource damage or to avoid conflicts with other users. See page 68. We are working closely with the V' Backcountry Horsemen group to obtain their input in this pro- please bring a salad or dessert to be shared duringour lunch time. We need to know how many are planning to attend. To confirm attendance, please call one of the following hosts: Rainell 644-543- 3, 644-502- 644-803- 2, 648-229- 0, 3, 648-259- 644-566- 6. t. Errol G. Brown, Kanab Thanks Dear Editor: Jennifers family wishes to express sincere thanks and ap- preciation for all the beautiful cards, phone calls, flowers and other acts of kindness during this difficult time. We are especially grateful for all those who traveled to Jens services in American Fork. We love you all. Lyman and Janis Shumway Stacy and Collette Jourdain Wade and Alice Wilkey Kerry and Jodi Shumway and family Constitution seminar Dear Editor: On Saturday, March 4, the National Center for Constitutional Studies will present the best y seminar in the world on Americas basic political document, the U.S. Constitution. I hope that people from Fredonia, Kanab, Mt. Carmel, Ordcrville, Glendale and Alton will put other things aside for a day and bring their families to Kanab High School for this seminar. You will gain a much deeper appreciation for our Founding cess. IssueClaim: The plan restricts Fathers and for 4000 years of history leadingup to our present-da- y group size to five people or less in the park. Partially true. The America. In 1971 Cleon Skousen plan proposes a zoning approach founded the Freemen Institute, defining visitor use throughout which evolved into the NCCS in the park. Approximately 98 per1984. Our teacher will be Earl cent of the park has been legisTaylor, president of NCCS and latively proposed as wilderness principal of Heritage Academy since 1974 and has been manHigh School in Mesa, Arizona. aged as such in accordance with The $15 per person fee or $35 the Servicewide National Park e Service Management Policies. per family fee includes a study guide. You will be Group sizes of five and eight are filling in the blanks as our in- proposed for the pristine and structor leads us down the path primitive zones. See page 62 of the plan. Last year the average of knowledge. This is a family affair at KHS group sizes for both day and auditorium, starting at 8 a.m. overnight users was five or less. and dismissing at 4:30 p.m. We do receive some groups with Please bring snacks to be shared more than eight and will be rein the cafeteria during morning viewing this issue more as we and afternoon breaks. Also analyze the public comments. all-da- analysis (see page 171) anticipates increased visitor use and a resulting increase in business activity that will benefit all regional interests. It should be noted that the purpose of this plan is to describe the general path for managing the park over the next 20 years or so. It will provide a framework for proactive decision making on visitor use and resource protection issues. The comment period has been extended until the end of February 2000. We look forward to receivingyour comments. They may be mailed to Superintendent, Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767 or sent through the internet to darlasidlesnps.gov. Copies of the plan may be obtained by 1 calling Ms. Sidles at (435) or by accessing the parks home page at www.nps.gov. Thanks for the opportunity to provide this information. 772-021- niERN UTAH NEWS 5 WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2000 Miss Kane County Pageant Over $2,000 in scholarships will be awarded at the 2000 Miss Kane County Scholarship Pageant on May 6, 2000. Girls must be at least a junior in high school to compete for the awards which include a $1,000 scholarship to the new titleholder, $300 to the 1st attendant, and $200 to the 2nd attendant. Monetary awards will also be given to the girl who is voted Miss Photogenic, Miss Congeniality, and for outstanding recognition from the judges. Areas of competition will include a two minute talent presentation, a 10 minute private interview with the judges, a swimsuit and evening gown competition, and an question. who is a woman Any young Kane County resident or whose parents currently reside in the county may apply. For more inon-sta- ge formation, contact pageant Falvey rector SuTanna Glover at or Superintendent Sincerely, Donald A. A 135-pag- v v , ffclkHlUvJHf! di- 644-828- uIHUMffii sttpns-u- M 8 |