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Show - mn iiSsociAiiaj trsr jcc sobih SALT LAKE CITY UT 467 f'H!- - Commission Airs Budget, Mail Boxes, Public Defender Kane County Commissioners met in regular board meeting December 16 with all three in attendance, Calvin Johnson, Jay Ramsay and Vince Underwood. At 10 a m. Chairman Johnson opened the budget hearing to review and take public comments on the recommended 1986 budget as well as the use of revenue sharing funds for 1986. Elizabeth Joseph and Joe Gonzales were present for the hearing and reviewed the recommended figures. Gonzales asked what salary increase the Kane County Hospital employees were going to receive in 1986. Commissioner Underwood re- sponded that the hospital employees are employed by Southwest Health Management Company and their salary schedule is not a part of the county budget, also, until the year-en- d audit figures are finalized for 1985, all hospital salaries will not change. Mrs. Joseph asked several questions regarding budget projections for various county departments. Later in the meeting. Sheriff Riddle discussed the new salary schedule which is proposed as a part of the personnel policy and incorporated into the 1986 budget figures. He wanted the commission to consider a higher grade and step council by Aina Wikan. Several names were presented for replacement of Mrs. Wikan's position and discussed by the commissioners. Debbie Judd was appointed to complete the term on the council board which expires on April 1, classification for the secretary employed by his department. He also said he thought the jail personnel should be classified higher than some county secretarial personnel because of the specialized training required for certification as ' jailers. 1987. Discussion centered on various areas of the county being represented as well as various business interests of the council members. The council will have three more positions to be filled or in April of 1986. Mrs. Judd discussed the plans for planning and advertising 1986 Vagabond Days. She has asked for support from the Chamber of Commerce and will meet with the Kanab City Council after the first of the year to seek their financial support also. Commissioners approved up to $1,000 out of the travel council 1986 budget to fund the expenses of Mrs. Commissioner Ramsay discussed the salary schedule and the relationship of tenure on the job as well as job responsibilities and job descriptions which are being developed. He suggested a meeting with all county personnel to explain the schedule and the fair labor standards act at the first meeting in January. After all comments were heard, the budget hearing was closed. 1985 Budget Adjustments - The 1985 budget was amended present between departments within the general fund on a motion by Commissioner Ramsay which was seconded by Commissioner Underwood and a unamimous vote. The amendments involved a decrease labeled Administrative Assistant of $14,200 and four increases, totaling that amount and labeled: Commission, $1,000; Elections, $1,000; Prisoner Transporting, $1,200, and Jail, $11,000. Jackie Rife presented items from the last travel council meeting including the resignation from the Judd as coordinator and the advertising promotion for the Kane on-si- te - to discuss Kanab Chamber Reviews Good Year by Laurali Noteman The year 1985 was full of accomplishments for the Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce. We had the Distinguished Service Award, honoring Kelvert Button. In February we began working with Job Service, State Bank of Southern Utah and Kanab City. The goal was to relocate Rodeo America, a womens western wear factory here and have it functioning as soon as possible. With the energy and support of a large group of Kanab citizenry, that goal was met. June was the Second Annual Vagabond Days celebration. The Chamber helped once again in supplying the ribbons and trophies for the horse show. This could prove to be one of the larger tourist draws in southern Utah, and merits our enthusiasm and support. July Fourth brings a tremendous celebration and fun for all. The Chamber is in charge of the parade which gets larger and more elaborate every year. Our Fourth celebration also carries the earmarks of generating state-wid- e interest. September, we visibly supported Kanab Municipal Golf Course by coordinating the Tee Time. An official groundbreaking ceremony that brought representatives from Governor Bangerters office and best wishes on success. About that time work was beginning on the Historic Western Movie Town. This is a long term project which has brought an intermountain interest to Kane County. Many of you were winners of the Kanab Christmas Delight. This function was originated to help keep the shopping atit borne. From was once the crowd response,-success. a again Last April an Industrial Development Committee was organized. This committee has been working closely with the Five County Association of Governments. It has already introduced some interesting leads of industry. With a targeted approach, we hope to assist in attracting feasible industry to our area. As one board goes out and i new board takes over, we wish to continue on these positive notes. Our new board is: Laurali Noteman, president; Bob Clark, vice president; Sam Aiken, vice president; Pam Robinson, vice president; Keith Church, corresponding secretary, and Loral Linton, Treasurer. Other board members are Keith McAllister, Kortney Stirland, Kosa Lie Coleman, Linda Clark, Bob Hale, Ray Lopeman, Jean Glazier, Eleanor Reese and Nyle Willis. Brad Whittaker will remain on the board for 1986, acting as consultant. Our first general meeting of 1986 will be held January 16, 1986, 12 noon at the Territorial Inn. The tentative agenda for that meeting will be 86 goals, treasury and a report on the leadership training seminar for Utah State Chamber of Commerce. County Vagabond Days. Postmaster Theo McAllister reported an inspection for possible locations of the neighborhood mail boxes in the Kanab Creek Ranchos area. Mr. Ford, building inspector, and the road department were consulted as to locations and the sheriff was called to the meeting safety implications involved. Most streets in ranchos are only 50 feet with four being 60 feet wide. That is not enough room on the y to allow county road areas and ktUl parking or pull-of- f right-of-wa- avptwo.lwies0f Irape. The possibility of private ownership areas was suggested. Possibly the crowding of the present n post office will be alleviated after the Kanab neighborhood boxes are install and all parties will continue to seek a solution to the problem. An application was received from Judith Urban for J & Js Video rental to be located in Bullfrog. Commissioners accepted the application and issued a business license for 1986 with all three commissioners signing the application for approval. Commissioner Underwood has submitted his resignation on the Southwest District Health Board. Commissioners appointed Mrs. Clyde Vance to the board to fill his position. At p.m., the bids for 1986 indigent defense contract were opened. Four bids were received 2 with basic services amount bids and various alternate proposals to cover capital offenses and second degree murder in addition to the basic services. Bids were received from John L. Miles, R. Clayton Huntsman, Scott A. Gubler and Elizabeth Joseph. All bids were reviewed by County Attorney Kirk Heaton and the various alternates were evalu- ated. Mrs. Joseph was present and explained her bid which included all basic services and any capital offenses, as well as second degree murder for $8,685. After discussion, Commissioners See COMMISSION, Page 2 SWORN IN, new Kanab City Councilman and Mayor were administered their oath by City Manager Keith McAllister last week. Left to right, Ray Clait, Mark JULY July is such a busy month with so many enjoyable community and d activities to keep us occupied. The parades and fun activities of both the Fourth and of both the Fourth and 24th, also tyiis year the Fredonia Centennial celebration, too, had so many worthwhile things to choose from. Bleachers and dugouts were re painted at the Little League fields in Kanab; architectural proposals and renderings prepared for a potential recreational complex near KHS were shared at school board, city council and other community meetings. ; New principals for KHS, KMS and VHS joined the new superin-tendeand Fredonia appointed a dew superintendent in Dr. Phill Hardy and a new principal at the elementary school, Vaughn Williams. A new Kanab Seminary teacherprincipal, Rick Abbott, came to town and joined other Seminary teachers and LDS Church officials in the groundbreaking for new Kanab Seminary headquarters. Kane County School District Superintendent of 22 years, Doyle Swallow, officially retired at the first of the month and was feted by friends and compatriots in an evening of reminiscences. At long last the Kane County 4 Veterans Memorial .was unveiled :.Jabd admired by all. Also, after some delays, the Lake Powell Ferry at Bullfrog to Halls Crossing went into service. Sixty-fiv- e riders participated in family-oriente- nt the Grand Canyon Scenic 60 Endurance ride in the cool country of the North Rim. Girls Camp and Girl Scouts day camp kept our young women and leaders busy on the Kaibab and at the Fredonia Park, respectfully. Another try at getting bus service established was initiated, with headquarters in Page, serving between Flagstaff and St. George. Floods made a mess of Orderville when too much water graced the hillsides in too short a time three days running. Much mopping and mucking was engaged in by most of the valley residents. Spring and summer are the time for many family reunions, wedand fires. dings, anniversaries, Luckily, there were less fires than any of the rest! There were also a lot of LDS missionaries going and returning. kicking off th OFFICIAL grand opening ceremonies at Doves Market In Fa nab saw store owner, landlord, department heeds and managers , 44s, fr 4Ss'4SSi'SS,S,4. gather for the festivities to mark tt expansion of the store to twice Its former size. Wielding the scissors Is Mrs. Been Dove. Paul Mayor Jenkins and AUGUST The county fair was held in its new quarters, the old Valley School, leased from the school district for this purpose, primarily. Fair royalty included rodeo queens this year. Other season activities included motorcycle competition at Mt. Carmel, attracting many more riders than anticipated for their first operations. Football clinic started in t, team captains selected by the month. Construction started on the Stake Center, continued on the high school and really pushed the groundbreaking of the Fredonia Senior Citizens Center, beginning as soon as ceremonies were over. The new alignment and bridge north of Kanab on highway 89 were opened. After nearly two weeks, the search for Lou Foscarini, former Kanab resident, ended on Cedar Mountain when his body was discovered by a sheep herder, deceased of natural causes. Scouts and their accomplishments and good works continue to gain due recognition. Kanabs Fred Reese was recognized nationally as the only scouter with his 75 year the end of continuous membership, since scouting began in America. Another Eagle was awarded in Fredonia to Doug Birch. Cub Scouts gathered for their fitness trials at the elementary school grounds in Kanab. The former Seminary building was officially dedicated by Region Representative John Madsen as the new quarters for the branch genealogy library. Closing out August was the Moccasin Watermelon Day, August 81, always a good time. Dogs continued to be a problem, and they still are, in Kanab and Fredonia. Sad part is, its not the dogs fault. Owners are responsible and legally liable for their pets and what they do or may even cause. Wandering dogs can be lawfully killed by others when property, such as livestock, are attacked, harassed or threatened. SEPTEMBER September opened a very successful gridiron season for the Kanab Cowboys with four victories right off the line. Returning to the sidelines after a brief move away from Kanab was the welcome sight of trainer, spirit and morale-booste- r Darryl Ence, as he came home to the the land of red soils, EMTs and opened his therapy re-joi- practice again. One of the biggest activities at the Northern Coconino County Fair in Fredonia was the talent show with 24 numbers. Traditional Back-to-Scho- nights were held at most campuses. Official construction-beginning- s were kicked off on the golf course with introductions of those involved, a golf ball driving contest and tree planting all topped with free refreshments. There was a good turnout to see that it is actually taking place. Permission was given by Kanab City Council to develop plans for a western town in the canyon north and west of the park using many of the old movie set J from around the area. Republicans named their slate of candidates for the city council seats up for election this year. Another Republican, Governor Bangerter, slipped quietly and informally in and out of Kanab as he joined the law enforcement shooting qualifications and barbecue. The local Mormon Battalion chapter started a series of socials Some activity with a dinner-dance- . will be scheduled monthly to encourage participation and membership. OCTOBER warmed up as the November election date approached. Candidates nights were scheduled, more candidates announced to give a choice to the electorate for the three seats on the Kanab City Council. Views were expressed on issues of the community. The new Fredonia extension for Mohave Community College was shown off in an open house. A welcome facility. Two area cowboys, Buck Crofts and Owen Johnson, had poetry published. Deer hunters filled their freezers, bagging some fine specimens. Volleyball at Valley High School was again successful with the young ladies nol stopping in taking Region 12 but going on to take the state title, too. Thirty years employed at the hospital was recognized and celebrated with Mrs. Sharon Willis. The United Church and Shared Ministry, under the direction of Mr. See 1985, Page 3 Politics Kane District Enrollment Rose By 75 Over 1984 Fall school enrollment in the Kane School District totaled 1,269 pupils this year, an increase of 75 or 6.3 over the number registered in 1984. This '4ss ',ss's'm."4ss G Bartlett, 985 Im Review was reported by Utah Foundation, the private research organization. The study noted that enrollments for the entire state rose from 890,141 in 1984 to 403,305 in 1985, a gain of 13,164 pupils during the year. The rapid enrollment growth of the past few years will soon begin to slow down, however, according to the Foundation. Foundation analysts point out that the enrollment increase recorded for 1985 is below the estimates made at the time of the session and is 1985 legislative significantly under the projections of 20,000 or more made earlier in the decade. Among the factors that have combined to temper enrollment growth in Utah are the following: RIBBON-CUTTIN- Dan Corry, McAllister. 1. Utah's birthrate has peaked out and now is declining. It is estimated that there will be 37,300 live births in Utah this year and that this total is well below the peak of nearly 42,000 recorded in 1980. 2. In contrast to the strong to Utah during the 1970s and early 1980s, there has of been an apparent population during recent years. 3. Action by the 1982 legislature in prescribing a uniform entrance date for kindergarten pupils has contributed to a slowdown in enrollment growth during the past several years. According to the Foundations enrollprojections, the year-to-yement increases in the future should begin to decline next year. By the end of the current 1980-199- 0 decade, the annual increases in school enrollments are expected to be less than half of what was experienced this year. Moreover, if the trends of the past three years are projected into the future, school enrollments in Utah will be flat or may even begin to decline slightly ten years from now. This slowdown in school enrollment growth should be good news to school administrators, legislators and taxpayers. In the past, a substantial part of increased spending in the state was devoted toward meeting the problems posed by the burgeoning school populations. The Foundation report emphasized that one of Utah's major financial problems during recent years has been that its school enrollments were rising at the same time enrollments in other states were shrinking. Between the school and the 1984-8in increasUtah enrollments years, while they were ed by 27 declining by approximately 13 throughout the nation. This strong divergence in school enrollment trends made it extremely difficult for Utah to keep up with other states in providing funding for education. Even though school outlays in Utah were rising much faster than the U.S. average, the state continued to lose ground in the funds provided per pupil. Over the past ten years, total school operating expenditures climbed by 190, compared with an increase of only 135 for the U.S. as a whole. Per pupil expenditures, on the other hand, rose by 126 in Utah and by 168 throughout the nation during this same period. The reason for this seeming contradiction, of course, is that enrollments were climbing dramatically in Utah at the same time that they were declining nationally. Much of the present increase in Utah school enrollments is concentrated in Davis, Salt Lake and Uu.h counties. These three counties recorded a gain of 9,074 pupils, or 69 of the total increase for 1985. Enrollments rose in 36 of Utahs 40 school districts, declined in only 1974-7- 5 5 three districts, and remained unchanged in one district. |