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Show Ch A SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS News S.llL d JL WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2001 County Commission news services. The formula for charges Sullivan After interviewing the three is based on the number of officcandidates recommended by the ers. Crosby cited case law Utah By Carol County versus Orem City, indiCounty Commission offered the cated that cities are required to position to Eric Lind, who has a pay the county for jail days. The private practice in Kanab. His Commissioners will study the salary will be $61,800 plus ben- proposal and action is planned efits. The candidates were in- at the next commission meetterviewed by an appointed in- ing. The Sheriff was authorized to terview committee which made Comconduct the sale of the unrecommendations to the mission. Also approved, John E. branded cattle that became the Hummel was retained as Public property of Kane County. ComDefender at the budgeted missioner Crosby recommended that money the county gets from amount of $28,000. Todd Hainsworth, corrections the auction be equally dispersed officer, has resigned effective to the seven schools in the county February 28, 2001. The county and that each school make an will advertise to fill that posi- equal match.. Everyone in the tion. county benefits. Each school liCommissioner Steve Crosby brary should get approximately had a draft proposal for dispatch $1,000. local Republican Party, the Kane Kane Ranch Allotment As- sessment decision delayed The decision for the Kane cess of completing its Biological Ranch Allotment Management Assessment of the project. At Environmental Assessment this time, the North Kaibab has been delayed due to the Ranger District anticipates a for the Strip nouncing the decision on the Field Office to consult with U.S. Kane Range Allotment Manage-Fis- h and Wildlife Service rep- - ment alternatives in late concerning the ruary, 2001. For further info mation, please contact Ron cies federally listed as endan- Ellis, Interdisciplinary Team Leader, at the North Kaibab gered. In addition, the North Kaibab Ranger District Office in District is in the pro- - donia, AZ (520) an-ne- ed BLM-Arizon- Feb-resentativ- es Fre-Rang- er 643-739- 5. Cannon addresses Lions Kate Cannon, manager of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, was the guest speaker at a midwinter social hosted by the KanabLions Club. Over 100 Lions from around the state attended. Critical need for part-tim- e wildland firefighters DuFault. As a result there is a critical need for part-tim- e and e from firefighters entry level to seasoned crew members. Because many of the positions are seasonal, the challenge of filling them is multiplied, he added. However, these positions are perfect for students, or others who can work through a summer fire season. Among the new fire resources being developed statewide are a new 20 person Hot Shot crew to be based in Draper, Utah. Itwillbe plains State Forester Art staffed primarily by seasonal em The growing number of wildland fires and their intensity has prompted a National Fire Plan that will enable Utah to better meet the challenges of providing public safety and protecting our natural resources. The Utah Division ofForestry, Fire and State Lands is now organizing fire and project crews to help reduce wildland fire hazards. The National Fire Plan is creating numerous positions for wildland firefighters at local, state and national levels. ex- full-tim- ires If you own a home, si a rental ployees and will work on fires and projects in Utah and around the U.S. Six new fire engine teams will also be hired and deployed through- out the state. There are 46 new seasonal and e fire positions available through the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. Qualifications vary from entry level to seasoned firefighters. Interested individuals can learn more by calling (801) or checking the State Department of Natural Resources web site at www.nr.state.ut.us. full-tim- 571-090- 0, stoodd property, or a commercial building, you are responsible for the telephone wiring inside the walls. Thats why South Central offers Inside Wire Maintenance a valuable insurance policy that provides fast, reliable repairs with no charge for parts or labor. We are now selling ad space in our 2001 Kanab Area Vacation Guide. Gall Michael or Dennis at 644-290- 0! South Central Communications 45 N. 100 W. P.O. Box 555, Escalante |