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Show M,cpofilm 1,1 CTAH SIAlOfiT5j0ClAn0! r VOLUME XXV NO. Corn. Ave. 1 oiith NATIONAL lASc5AT6M 41 KANAB, UTAH, THURSDAY, JULY 25, Getting Horses Ready For Kane Fair lyfto and 0U. 1957 $3.50 Yearly, lOo Single Copy Kanab Needs Water But Cannot Another Costly MUtako A few short years ago Mavor Aiken spent thousands of dollars on a heaahouse storage tank that1 someone had led him to. believe would This take care of our water needs. he did against advice the City had front engineers stating that a 12 inch main leading into the system was needed to solve our water problem. Today we have an empty storage tank and water is scarce because a 12 inch main line was not provided at that time. Since we needed a 12 inch line then, certainly we need it more so Afford The Ilorse Show is usually one of the highlights of the Fair and this years crop of tine horses around the county point to an excellent showing of tine horses. Photo by Reo Heaton Kanab City Bond Election Figures Listed For Your Study On City Problem Following are facts and figures, taken from the Feasibility Report' made up for Kanab Gtfv by Koon 6t King Engineers, Salt Mke City, that will l)c carried out if the bond election for water and sewer goes over Julv $0th, next Tuesdav. A new main will be constructed from the reservoirs to the south City limits. This main will lx of 12 in. diameter steel. Lateral mains will lx constructed as shown on the plans The existing throughout the City. small galvanized mains wall be salvaged and some of it used to supply water to the Disposal Plant. As existing InteMs are crossed they will lx connected to the new mains W'ith com entional corporation cock and lead goose-nec- k connectors. Kane Queen Contest Is Popular Event Lets have some beauty, talent, and pretty girls at the Queen Conest during the Kane County Fair. The contestants will get a tot of experience as well as have fun entering this contest. So be thinking alout it and lets really have a good contest this year, to have a good contest, vve have to have a lot of contestans. Read the rules carefully and make sure you are qualified. 1. Contestants will be sponsored by business organisations or clubs. Entrance fee $10.00. Estimated Costs Water 2. Judging will be according to Miss America rules, . as follows: Estimated construction costs of Contestants must be or have been water system: Installation of fittings, residents of Kane- - County. $15,460;' 24"--4 in. fire hydrants, $7,-- 2 Contestants must be single and (XI; 6,500 ft of 12 inch steel main, never have been married, divorced $26,160; 1,260 ft of 8 inch cast or had a marriage annuled. iron main at $5,670; 16,400 ft of Contestant must be a high school 6 inch new cast iron main at graduate or senior in high school 1,000 ft of 6 inch old cast iron next year. main at $1,500; 2.200 ft of 2 inch Contestants age on Sept. 1, 1956 C. I. salvage and lay at $2,200; shall not .be less than eighteen or 1,500 ft of C. I. salvage and lay at more than twenty-eigh- t. $4,500; 300 94 inch service connect Contestants must be of good char- ions at $7,500; Main connection at acter and posess poise, personality, reservoir $,1000; 4,000 ft of 6 in. charm, and beauty of Cast Iron pipe in Canyon, $16,000; intellegence, face and figure. Road surface repair, 5,000 making a Contestant must posess and dis- total of $149,590. Add contigency talent routine. at $9,959 and engineering at $9,572 play a This talent mav be singing, dancing, giving total for water system conplaying a musical instrument, drama- struction $169,121.94. tic reading, or she may give a Estimate Costs Sewer talk on the career she has chosen. Estimated cost for construction of j Contestant must be in good heal- sewer system: Interceptor sewer at th. Add contigency at $3,100 $31,005. Miss Kane County will be present- and engineering at $2,046 total is ed a lovely gift of lasting value. $36,151 for Interceptor sewer conAlso, each contestant will receive struction. Out Fall Sewer: $10,375; a gilt. Contigency at $1,037.50 and engineby Carol Lee Esplin ering At $684.75 total Out Fall SewTotal for Lateral er $12,097.25. Main Construction is $57,487.50 for 8 inch concrete sewer line of 25,550 ft 73 4 ft. manholes at $16,425 and Total street surfacing at $15,000. $75,412.50; Contigency is $7,541.25 If you have children under school and engineering $4,977.23 total for age, and if they have not received Main Lateral Conctruction $87,930. Salk polio vaccine, this message from Total estmiated cost of sewer $57,-400- two-minu- two-niinu- te Polio Vaccine Is Available For Shots the Utah State Department of Health Your infant is especially for you. or preschool child needs the protection of the Salk vaccine against paralytic polio more than any other, according to Dr. Joseph P. Kesler, DeActing Director, State Health ' partment. "Last year two out of every five (39 percent) new victims of paralytic and the polio were under five years the was rate among highest paralytic The Salk vacone and cine is safe for your small child. Vaccination of other children does not protect YOUR child. Every member of your family up to 40 years of age should be vaccinated against paralytic polio, Dr. Kesler stated. If vour child has not been vaccin ated, see your family physician at once. You still have time to protect him before the peak of the polio season is reached. sys- tem construction is $136,180.06. Sewer Treatment Plant costs are: SecondPrimary clarifier, $15,000; clarifier, $13,000; ary Primary and Control Secondary filter, $35,000; Yard piping, grit House, $15,000; chamber and sludge beds, ect. are $15,000; Digester is $25,000; Chlorine contact chamber, $1,000; Site Total $123,-00preparation, $4,000. with $12,300 for contigency and $8,100 for engineering. Grand total is $143,100 for Treatment Plant Construction. nowl The bond issue which we will vote on July 30th calls for spending $170,000 plus interest to build 12 inch mains "within the city limits". The present clan does not call for spending a slime to enlarge the already overworked 6 inch main leading into the city." By meant of a pump fastened to this presently overworked 6 inch main they are going to try and force a little more water through to the city. This will be costly to install and operate and July 19, 1957 don. Mayor & City Council Canab, Utah Dear Voters: 1 Centleipen: We have been pleased to note rour efforts toward promotion of a modem sewer and sewage treatment We slant for the city of Kanab. selieve the problem of sewage disposal 'and tne related problem of water supply are of paramount importance to the people ot Kanab at this time. Adequate protection ot the public health will depend on rapid action In getting the projects under way. You will be interested to know that the Utah Water Pollution Control Board recently voted o recommend a Federal Grant to Kanab to aJp- - finance sewage treatment facilities. Authorization ot tlie required city bond issue tor sewer s stem construction will insure the receipt of the grant money, which will cox yr of the cost of the treatment 30 plant. of -- We can assure the citizens Kanab that their present and impending sewage disposal problems can be adequately solved in only one way - - by construction of a modern sewage disposal system. It is hoped that the citys leaders will b supported in this essential improvement by a heavy citizen vote in favor of I lie necessary' bonding program. Very truly vours, UTAH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Lynn M. Thatcher Executive Secretary Aca temporary measure at best. cording to one competent engineer this will be as useless as an empty headhouse. The engineer the city has now admitted a 12 inch main line was needed and would be the ideal solution. If we cant do the job right we shouldn't do it. Vote NO to the present bond issue. Start another project that will provide a 12 inch main line. See that our money is spent intelligently for water" not empty pipes and headhouse. ' GbscrYCs Ia t this wsin is; there has been too many vital questions asked and not answered. The Anniversary entire project is full of loopholes. Has development of additional water Chamberlains Dairy, the only lobeen deliberately delayed until the owned and operated dairy in driest season of the year so that the cally Kane County is this week observing people would vote hastily without their tenth anniversary, having made asking questions! their first installation of pasteurized Now that the driest of the season and homogenized dairy equipment is over a few more months delay on July 24, 1947. will do no harm. Additional study The dairy owned and operated by by every taxpayer is needed before Chamberlain and his son Cloyd, Cuy we hurriedly give anyone a blank first started from a small "few quarcheck to spend a million dollars. ts operation until today, ten years Submitted upon request of many later they operate one of the finer dairies in the state, with door to elixir taxpayers and residents. deliveries and many commercial accounts throughout the county. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Beard from An advertisement found elsewhere Karnes City, Texas were in Kanab in this issue of the S.U.N. expresses last week visiting for a few days the Chamberlains thanks and apprewith his brother and family, Mr. anc ciation to the many over the county Mrs. M. W. Beard. who support their operation. Lc:d Drry Tenth the increased use of water which restilt because of avadabilty, the estimate average monthly revenue figures has been set at $4.00 per connection. Revenue Sources Sewer Fees for Sewer Service: Connections (This brings lateral to property will line), Residences, $150.00; Business, $300. (Profits from construction of laterals: It is estimated that laterals can be construced to the property line at an ax'erage cost of $110 each. UTAII1IS TOUR er ( hope von will vote FOR the bond issue next Tuesdav. If ou are looking forward to Kanabs future sou MUST vote for the proposals. From a pure!) selfish standXiint, 1 I' should lx against the bonding. base a new- and very adequate sewer sxstem, I know tills is going to cost me money, and I know' that this mav raise mv taxes for a while. But I base wanted better sehools, churches, and homes in Kanab and and vote so 1 must Ire consistent for better water and sewer systems, even if it suuuks me right in mv flat prxketbook. Other little cities like Kanab base gone through the same growing pains but after seeing the progress their communities hase made after the installation of water and sewer systems, they have never regretted their decision. Kanab is fast becoming well knosxn of our proximity nationally to the Glen Canyon Dam site, the motion picture industry, and the tourist attracions. We hase nation alls known businessmen here, who represent some of the largest business contracting firms in the U.S. Lets not advertise to the whole country that wp are so provincial and conservative that sve would vote against the whole key to onr future progress. Were dead unless we vote for theseThere are vetpropositions. erans who wont got government loans, FHA homes that WONT lie built', and industries and developments that WONT locate here we forget otir selfish Interests and vote for this bond issue. . Ive never before .attempted to advise anylxxly on money matters, but, this seems as elementary as the Little Elsie Primer! We need the systems, itll cost us more later, so lets get it nowl Yours, Ernest G. Kirby - - un-le- andf Governor George D. Clyde said Wednesday, following a trip to Kanab and the Glen Canyon Dam area, that hebelieved the sale or lease of controversial Section 32 in eastern Kane County near Glen Canyon Dam would have no adverse effect on the National Pgrk Services program for Wah Weep Creek. In a thorough investigation of the area, Gov. Clyde, with other leading state and county officials, looked at the problems in the area at firsthand and spent all day Tuesday there and near Glen Canyon. On his return to Salt Lake City Gov. Clyde urged the State Land Board to exercise extreme caution before finally making a decision on the Pcblic Malice The Kanab AA Croup will meet Sunday, July 28, at the City Club Room in Kanab at 8:30 p.m. The group issue special invitation to anyone out side the group who may wish to attend. matter. The trip to Kanab Tuesday was iirrunged and sponsored by Royden Derrick, president of Western Steel Co., Salt Lake City and Merrill Jorgensen, Wal .representative of But- Cczniy Livestock Hen Fern Corporation ler Steel Buildings. Assisting with the arrangements and helping out in touring the area was Herbert S. n Btxith, project manager or 6c Scott Corp., and L. E. Hovnes, office manager for Merritt. Officials Fly Here State officials flying down with the Governor in a National Guard plane were, Bryant S. The Kane County Livestock Ashas applied for incorporation under the Uniform Agricultural Cooperative Association Act of Utah. This association of livestock producers has organized themselves to improve their marketing position. The incorporating board is composed of the following livestock producers: Cornell Chamberlain, presi dent; Vance Esplin, secretary; Donald Swapp, member; Fred H. Heaton, member; Yard Heaton, member and Cecil Pugh, member. It is anticipated that members of the association will be able to buy veterinary supplies, feed, seed and fertilizer on order at a reduced cost All livestockmen in the Kane County area are eligible to become a member of the association by signing a members agreement and upon payment of a $5.00 Lifetime memContact any of the bership fee. above board or the County Agent for further Information. sociation Merritt-Chapma- Stringhain, Senator from Uintah County; Jay L. Bingham, Director of Utah Water Harold Fabin, and Power Board; Chairman of LTtah State Park Com mission; D. James Cannon, Director of Tourist and Publicity Council; David W. Evans, president of David W. Evans Advertising Agency; General Maxwell E. Rich, Adjutant General of Utah National Guard. Also, John Talmage, Governors Aide; Sherman Lowe, Administrative Assistant to Gov. Clyde; Hac Christensen, president of Lang Equipment Co.; Allan Johnson, State LI quor Commission! W. W. Clyde, ol GTyde Construction Co.; and Royden Derrick, president of Western Steel : Co. Kfayccck-D- Joining with the group in Kanab were Elmer Jackson, local cattleman and close friend to Gov. Clyde; Don- Marriage Is Friday News Happenings Merritt-Chapma- Marriage vows will be recited at a home wedding in Kanab Friday, July 26, 1957 by Miss Mary Lou Haycock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin S. Haycock, and Mr. Ronnow L. Bunting, son of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bunting. The young couple are both lifelong residents ot Kanab and plan to The new make their home here. Mrs. Bunting is a graduate of Kanab schools where she was active in music and dramatics. She had worked for the past two years for the local telephone company, previot to their installing the dial system. The groom is a graduate ot Kanab schools and is one of the leading young stockmen in the county. Following the ceremony at 7 p.m. at the brides home, the couple will be honored at a reception in the Kanab City Club Room from eight to fen p.m. V -- . y the same time lonely, makes you wish you a ere I oro Taosilay ald Swapp, Kane County Republican Chairman; Daniel S. Frost, Kanab Stake President; Mayor George R. Aiken; Merrill Jorgensen, Butler Steel Buildings; Herbert S. Booth, n and L. E. Hoynes, Mrs. Ella W. Chamberlain return- 6c Scott B of R; L. F. Wylie, Corp.; ed to her home in Kanab this week Z. Ray Judd, acting for Mayor of after spending some time visiting in Fredonia and Errol G. Brown, pubSalt Lake City with the O. C. Bow- lisher of the Southern Utah News. to Wyoming mans and traveling Tour New Road with them. She also visited with Mrs. Elsie C. Carroll and Mr. and Following a 7 a.m. breakfast and Mrs. D. D. Rust who are former meeting at Parry Lodge the group residents of Kanab. Ralph Chamber- left in cars for a look at the new lain and family brought Mrs. Cham- road construction to Clen Canyon berlain home and spent a few days and a close look at Section 32 which in Kanab before returning to their has been offered for sale, and at home in Salt Lake. ' Section 2 on the shore of the Wah Weep, which has been reserved by the state for a park. SCOUT JAMBOREE Governor Clyde, one of the states leading engineers by profession, discussed the Section in question with (ocal representatives and state author-ative- s who accompanied him, from ' ! 4 every angle. His indications at the site were that the area seemed to be quite out of the area needed by the Park Service, or Bureau of ReclaHe stressed that the final mation. decision on the sale of the land for private development was up to the State Land Board, and would not commit himself whether he was in favor of the state disposing of the school section for private sale. , bore is a p?i often keeps yoir from being MA JL Delegation Tours Eastern Kane County To Look At School Sections 32. and Two With a connection fee of $150 there will be a profit of $40 per connection. Service fees will be chargee in accordance with standard fees noted above at such times as the City has passed their ordinance and the actual connection has been made. The ordinance will require the residence or business to connect to the sewer within 60 days after the main has been constructed and everyone within 200 feet of the city main will Revenue Sources Water be required to hook on within 60 Estimated revenue from various day period, paying the standard con sources as follows: Fees for Water nection fee. inch meter, $75. 1 inch Service, Project Costs: (Estimated) meter, 125.00; lti inch meter, $175. 2 inch meter, $250. An additional 1. Lands and R of 6,253.50 way charge of $50 will be made for all 2. Construction (all) 389,382.50 connections outside of the City Lim 3. Design-Engine15,38115 its. 4. Supervise Const 10,000.00 Service Fees: City residences, bus- 5. Interest during Const. 16,875.00 inesses and motels, $3.23 per month 6. Legal & Adm. cost 8,300.00 minimum, plus 20c for each 1,000 7. Gov. Insp. 6c Audit , 3,600.00 gallons ox er 20,000 gallons used. 8. Contigencies 33,937.75 Residences outside City Limits, $4.25 Crand Total $483,730.00 per month and 20 c each 1,000 gals, Project Financing over 20,0X). Apartment houses in 1. Gen. Obigation Bonds 50,000.00 City same as residences; Apartment houses outside of City same as for 2. Federal Grant for Sewer 58,730.00 Adiva Utah let Mppartart at tha Vallay Ferga Jombaraa Includad daft ta right! 3. Revenue Bonds --4 375,000.00 residences." Laa lahads. Scant laodar far tha IDS Church; CangraMatan Han.-Aldows Diian, Crand Total $483,730.00 arambar at larga of tha Notlanal lay Scauti Council; Marti Irani (Aurtadl, Eiacutlva During 1955 water service fees Council Mambor af tha Waohlngtan 0. C araa Scauti, and A Wcl'er Stavanoan, In totaled $19,120.46 for 450 connectNote: The Federal Crant for SewFar wara tlx tha Praotdancy af lha 10J VMMIA. Tha 60,000 SrouO t. J ions for an average of $3.54 per mo. er has been set at approximately $44, Hma Of lorga hi numb or as Washington's ontlro army v'n ,8 s '.cod thors during connection. . fees the By per setting 000.00 for the Grant according to tha aorfy days af ths Amarkan War far ndpandtnca. as indicated above and considering latest reports. -- lr Slato illieia Residents Offer Views On Bonding Issue For Kanab Water And Sewer .William Mackelprang, right, chairman of the Horse Show for the Kane County Fair, and Donald Swapp, up, are among the many in the County who are getting their horses ready for the three day Fair to be held August 22, 23 and 24th. EDITORIAL Ccunly Sea! Hsus Mrs. Lena Nelson and boys and her mother, Mrs. Maggie Wilson, from California spent a few days last week in Kanab visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pratt and girls from Richland, Washington, spent a short time in Kanab the past week visiting. Private Development Favored Local representatives, Elmer Jack-so- or getting the section into private Donald Swapp and Daniel S. which is badly needed development, Frost indicated that they would fav- - in Kane County. They stressed that perhaps the best method would be for a long term lease with option Former Local Man for sale, if the developers of the Chosen For property made all requirements to develop the land according to the Music ordinances being put into effect by the County, but that is not favored Alma Heaton, a professor of phys- as sale property for purely promoical education at Brigham Young tional Errol G. Brown, purposes. University, has been chosen to sup- local publisher, as on previous ocply the choreography to accompany casions favored getting tlie land into eight record albums to be released private use to gain school monies this year by the worlds largest pro- and county revenue for needed imducer of dance records provements in Kane County. "We selected Mr. Heaton for these Following a look at the two Secdance albums, said Mr. H. T. president of the company tions the' group traveled on to the "because of his outstanding ability Glen Canyon Damsie where they enin the dance field. We felt he was joyed a fine meal at the Willard and took a Wood Concessionary the best man we could obtain the damsite. at at construction hxk in Mr. Alnmbaugh spent four days Provo working with Heaton on the Builders of the bridge at the dam, Pacific Murphy, treatchoreography. The records should Kiewit-Judso- n be ready for release in late Novem- ed the to a ride over the group ber, he said Colorado River, more than 700 ft. Most of these records will be clasand 1200 ft. wide, on their sed as fun dances, but the albums high e high-linjust recently will also include folk dances and new ballroom dance rhythms. It Important Job h, |