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Show .ivu. Aunt K .a. :uoo Listing only one region, key to getting preference point IRS Data Shows Lots of Exemptions Duchesne County makes top 15 list nationally for big families counties making the list were: Emery in 4 place; Rich came in at number five; Morgan was number 8; and Juab claimed 1 1' place. Taxpayers may claim exemptions for dependents other than children - such as elderly parents they support But children account for most claimed on returns, said exemptions newsworthy. In all, eight Utah counties made Susan Long, a professor of quantitative methods at Syracuse. the top 15 list by claiming the high"That makes exemptions a good est average number of exemptions on their federal income tax returns indicator of family size," she said of of 3,140 counties nationwide. Of the tiie study, based on returns filed in 1998 for the 1997 tax year. top 50 counties in the country, Utah In addition to Utah and Idaho, has four of the top five and the most other states having counties with counties of any state, accordtop-5- 0 ing to the study conducted by Syra 'high average exemptions include cuse University. Texas, Arizona dn South Dakota. Duchesne county ranked as Counties claiming the fewest aver14, and close behind was San Juan age exemptions include Pitkin County. Millard County ranked first County in Colorado, which averaged in the nation - with an average of 1.5 exemptions per return, San Francisco County in California 1.61 and 3.14 exemptions per return, followed New York County in New York at by Sanpete County , with 3. 03 . Other 1.62. A new study of Internal Revenue data shows that Utah families are by far the moat prolific when it comet to having children. Like, duh! Who needed a study to tell anyone in Utah - where a family of eight is considered pretty average" that little bet? Still the news, is well, - f H 'V - ,E. V? 1,1'; Each personal exemption trims $2,750 ofT adjusted gross income, which is used to determine the amount of taxes due. For taxpayers in the 15 percent bracket, exemptions are wort h about $400 each; for those in the 28 percent bracket, each exemption is worth about $770. Parents also can claim a $500 per child tax credit this year, up to certain limitations, said Jean Carl, an IRS spokeswoman. The exemptions and credits "are very helpful, but they really are a small part of the total cost of raising a child," said Nielson. The US Department of Agriculture estimates parents on average will spend more than $150,000 in today's dollars to raise a child to age 18. Those figures do not include the costs Of having the child or paying for college. While Utah ranked high . bv James Willis Ah the movies, the greatest in- - well not really. But I love them just vention since books, which as most the same. Most of them are comedy may or may not know was the great- - or action, with a few honor flicks est invention after sliced bread. I just for fun. love movies as much as the next Ive seen a lot of movie in my life, person, probably more, but what is and I remember most of them. So it r on with movies today? There is hard for me to name my number have been some good movies put out one favorite. It's almost impossible. in the last couple of years, but no There are too many movies that I excellent movies. No movie today can and have watched a hundred rivals Citizen Kane, which was times or more, and every time I see named the greatest movie ever made them, they get better. Movies are around a year ago. I will say, that one of the greatest sources of inspimovies now are much different than ration I've ever come across. Movies are still wonderful, just a movies in "the eld days" when the few things annoy me. When a new medium was still new. Movies have always been an es- movie comes out I dont need to see cape, a way to forget the world for a a preview ior it every five minutes. It while and imagine that the impos- annoys me and lessens the chances sible esn happen. At least thats what of me seeing the movie. Did we really they are for me. So much so it's hard need a four hour movie about the to choose my favorite movie of all Titanic? I think not, especially if time. Its some where around a ten-- youre going to make Leonardo DeCaprio the leading man. way tie. While I eryoy going to the movies, Special effects are awesome, but even ifit's a bad movie, I can't stand a movie made entirely of computer art films, movies with a social mes- generated back grounds and characsage or deep parables about modern ters (I'm talking to you Mr. Lucas), life. Its too much of a reality check its too much. Jar Jar Binlu ruined for me. I watch movies to escape the Star Wars, never have I seen a more every day routine. One of the best flagrant marketing pipy in my life. movies I've seen that makes me for When a character is built up to be get ell my problems, and makes me the coolest character in the film, laugh out loud, is Blazing Saddles. then killed off for no apparent reaQuite possibly the greatest Mel son. That really creases me. I could Brooks movie ever made. go on ranting and raving about the are the one thing that Something about tharmovieis8ood,'these ' priceless, and there have been' so will always be around, just in a wonderful movies with amaz- - ferent form. Video cassettes are talented actors that I could most obsolete with the invention of never watch them alL My list of the DVD. But no matter what they favorites is long and prestigious, ok, look like I'll continue to enjoy them. in terms of exemptions, it ranked much lower in income. Only Summit County was included among the top 50 counties with the highest wages and salaries. It was ranked No. 33, with an average income of $47,806. wrwywr&- -i Young careerist chosen at BPW convention center. District president, Ellen Rawlings conducted the convention. The District includes: Price, Vernal, and Roosevelt. Two young careerists were chosen to represent the District at the State Convention. It will be held in Salt Lake City in June. Terrie Weldon of Vernal was chosen Young Careerist and Cary Evans, Roosevelt was 1" runner up. All three club presidents gave a yearly report. Dorothy Meacham, Roosevelt; Terry Snyder, Price; Shanna Williamson, Vernal. Janet Canaan, Slate Pres., Ann Smith, State Officers were the main speakers loruw convention. i Nit1-T"ylo- RachelWbeeler.M!1, r' pro vided the entertainment Luncheon was served to 32 members guests. dif-ma- iy Foundations join blackfooted ferret recovery Two foundations have joined the long list of partners supporting the black-foote- d ferret recovery effort in northeast Utah's Coyote Basin. era Region wildlife manager. "It's like finding a needle in a haystack. Weare hopeful that using a more sophisticated radio telemetry tem will allow us to better data on the movements and survival of black footed ferrets," Cranney said. "Weve been very conscientious about keeping costs down in the recovery program and an effective radio telemetry system is just one way to help reduce labor and, therefore, overall program costs. Weare pleased with the efforts thus far at recovering this unique species." Individuals interested in donatferret recoving to the black-foote- d sye-gath- The Mennen Environmental Foundation and the Outdoor Resources Foundation of Utah have added their support to the reintroduction of North America's rarest mammaL The project has been designed to showcase how cooperative er efforts between government agenand private interests can recover endangered species, while still maintaining traditional land uses in 'will be guaranteeing yourself a the same area. chance to hunt, in the region ofyour "I am really pleased with the rechoice, in 2001 ." sponse that we have received from ery effort may contact Mike Those who cant hunt in 2000 an private foundations, said Mike Kitzmiller at (435) reminded that they may still apply Kitzmiller, support services coordifor a preference point for 2001 by nator for the Utah Division of Wildan application andlmait- completing life Resources' Northeastern Region. it in with the $5, nonrefundable ing "When the initial release site was handling fee. changed to Utah at the last minute, Additional information about it caught us short of the funds necesUtah's preference point system is lead to take the in the implesary found on page 5 ofthe 2000 Utah Big mentation of the ferret recovery pro- Game proclamation. Hunters also A team of scientists will begin Km," Kitzmiller said. "Additional receive information by calling effort were un studies of the may is to support the the nearest Division office or Hunt available within the UDWR or from Kennewick Man skeleton this week Application Office, the private conthe state legislature, therefore we to help determine whether the contractor handling the general buck troversial bones can sought outside funding. deer drew, at "The Mennen Environmental. he linked through DNA and other Foundation was first to answer our clues to contemporary Indian tribes. The government-appointe- d team call for help," Kitzmiller said. "They also hopes to learn whether sent an $11,000 check to help establish a poet doctoral position at the Kennewick Man was intentionally Local . buried at the site where the bonqg Utah Sue ("VernathipartafacoopmtueelfoirL wefjrfbund in the shallows of the betwwn tf, university. Bureau of Columbia River in 1996. "One of the things that makes Land Management and UDWR to in oversea the monitoring efforts. Its this remarkable discovery intrigu- Local have been breeders angus not only a critical element of the ing is that a nearly complete and Amerithe recognized nationally by very ancient human skeleton was recovery effort but also demonstrates can Angus Association for having found whose exert burial treatment the cooperation of the partners." registered Angus cows included in can never be precisely known," said The Outdoor Resources Foundathe American Angus Association's tion of Utah also stepped to the plate Francis McManamon, chief consult2000 Pathfinder Report. Listed are: and donated $5,000 to the recovery ing archaeologist for the Department Melvin Bingham, Roosevelt, 3 regisof Interior. prqjeet to help cover equipment costa tered Angus cows; Miles High AnScientists also hope to learn what and spotlighting efforts. gus, Altamont, 1 registered Angus of bones the 380 and skeletal "We really appreciate the supparts cow; Horrocks Angus LTD, Neola, 6 contain enough collagen port of these two foundations" fragments registered Angus cows; Leland kitzmiller said. "Good things can protein to help derive DNA informaCarter, Mountain Home, 3 registered tion. care." when happen people Angus cows; Cedar Ridge Ranch, Kennewick Man is one ofthe oldRecent spotlight surveys indicate Mountain Home, 10 registered An- -' that the ferrets are beginning to est and most complete skeletons gus cows; and Casey Carter, Mountake hold. The lack of snow this found in North America. Radiocarbon-4 registered Angus eows. tain Home, dating the at winter made it difficult to locate and places age 9,320 to Only 1,933 of the more than track ferret movements. Future 9,510 years old. 34,000 members of the American Five Northwest Indian tribes for a more intensive, plans have claimed Kennewick Man as an Angus Association are represented approach to monitoring ferret rein this years report, according to ancestor and want the bones buried covery are underway. Richard Spader, executive vice presiwithout studies. further is Basin to a big place try "Coyote dent of the American Angus Assoand cover withspotiighU," said Steve ciation with headquarters in St JoCranney, the Division's Northeast- - Rtpnmtd with ptrmission of I hi Sail seph, Missouri. Laltt Tnbunt. The Pathfinder Program identi-fie- s superior Angus cows baaed upon recorded performance trait that are economically important to efficient These traits include beefprodu regular calving and heavy weaning weights, reports John Crouch, director of performance programs for the American Angus Association. All registered Angus cows that meet the cies The South Eastern District Convention of the Business and Professional Women's Club was held Sat-- , urdav, April 15 at the Roosevelt Cross Roads BIKE WINNER-Iva- na Nephi. 8 Ik year old daughter of Judy Phelps won a mountain bike on Friday, April 21 as part of Zions First National Bank Community Celebration client Appreciation Week at the Roosevelt Branch. I vana is in the 3 grade and enjoys writing, swimming, volleyball, painting, and riding bikes with her cousin. Listing only one region on a Utah general buck deer application is the key to assuring that a hunter who doesn't draw a general buck deer permit in 2000 will draw one in 2001, licensayi Judi Tutorow, wildlife for coordinator ing the Division of Wildlife Resources. The Utah Wildlife Board has approved a preference point system to provide hunters who dont draw a permit in 2000 the first chance at obtaining a 2001 permit Preference points are especially important to hunters who want to hunt a specific region, as it may guarantee them a permit for that region every twoyears, Tutorow said. There are two ways hunters can qualify themselves from obtaining a preference point First hunters wont receive a preference point if their application isnt entered in the draw because it's not completed correctly, Tutorow said. She advises hunters to take the time to complete their application correctly. "Proof it double check it and ask questions before mailing it in, Tutorow said. Hunters also wont receivea preference point if they draw a permit and that's why it's important that hunters who want to hunt a specific region list only that region on their application, she said. For example, a hunter who is really interested in hunting the Southeastern Region may still decide to list one or more additional regions as alternate choices on his application. Ifhe doesnt draw his first choice, but does draw one of his alternate choices, he won't receive a preference point because he drew a permit in the draw. "It's a tough decision hunters have to make," Tutorow said, if you only list one choice you may not be hunting in 2000 but you 789-310- Kennewick man linked to tribes? long-delay- ed 9.000-year-o- ld angus... fareedersrecognized nationally report "Hi-Tec- YOU'VE MODE PAYMENTS ON YOUR HOUSE E0R YEARS, NOW IT'S PAYBACK TIME. Enjoy life a little more right now and get potential tax advantages' next year with the equity youve built up in items at a your home. 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