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Show 6 - MONSOON TIMES - SEPTEMBER 15,1997 POA BOARD CANDIDATE STATEMENTS: [The following statements are from four of the five candidates running for the POA Board. There are five seats on the POA Board. Four seats are open each year, with the candidate receiving the most votes receiving a two year term. The other terms are for one year each. Last year Jack Campbell received the most votes and will remain on the Board this year. Candidate Ray Taylor did not submit a statement] The coming year is an important one for property owners and the Board of Directors—the Covenants come up RICHARD WILLIAMS: for review and revision for the first time. This is the time for property owners to voice their opinions and I went through the public school system, played varsity football, track, sang bass in A Cappella choir. I went ensure the features of the Valley they one year to BYU, two years on a cherish are protected by the Covenants. At present, the Covenants offer no protection from any form of commercial development in the River mission for LDS (Mormon) Church to Ranches, nor do they have a single KEN DROGIN: residence per lot limit. This year will strongly influence the future quality of I believe the POA ia a valuable asset to our community. It is not another government agency, but rather. a group of neighbors banded together for our mutual interests. If elected I will strive to spend your dues wisely. This yearI argued life in Castle Valley. It is this fact that influenced my decision to run for a POA Board of Directors seat. An additional issue that needs attention this year is road and drainage but the time is near when we can amend these Covenants. I believe covenants consisting of a few simple guidelines is in order. For example one covenant I support is keeping the minimum lot size at 5 acres. We nwd to put our heads together on this project so that we can remain a community of good neighbors. BILL GASAWAY: I have owned property in Castle Valley since 1992 and have lived intermittently in the Valley since 1994. My wife, Kathy, andI are now building a home in the Valley and plan to be long-term residents. I am a wild- life biologist and currently consult on Castle Valley were the beautiful landscapes, the low density living with one home per lot, and the lack of commercialism. These are also some of the features that enticed many others to become Castle Valley property owners. As a member of the POA Board of Directors, I will work to preserve these features of Castle Valley. US Army posts). Then I was passed over for Major, so I went back to Mesa and spent the next 11 years in construction (sheet metal and service plumbing). Along the way, my wife had five boys and one girl (no, she’s life and wanted to get more rural fruit trees, animals, large garden, etc. My brother—in—law lived in Fruita, TRISH HAWKINS: Colorado, and we were looking to move there, then they moved here to I have lived in Castle Valey since 1991, building my home, battling the tumbleweeds and enjoying the diversity of our community. During the past seven years, I CV and so did we. We are still in the process of finishing our home and working the land. I want to be involved and help with decisions and policies affecting have taken a keen interest in the our beautiful valley. I’ve spent the last workings of the Town, watching the four years helping on the Road Committee and would like to continue. The POA needs to establish a few general guidelines for community living but not infringe upon a person’s rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” as stated community adapt and sometimes struggle with the considerable growth we have seen over the past years. I believe it is vitaly important for Castle Valley, as with any growing community, to look to the future, plan ahead and be prepared for the inevitable demands growth will bring. With this in mind I am running as a candidate for the POA so that if elected I can, amongst other things, work on revising the POA Covenants that come up for review this year. At in the Constitution. Policy makers in the POA need to be aware that people are more important than some pet policies. I have been a liaison officer between branches of the military and feel this experience will help me be of service. I would like to try and maintain this rural atmosphere here in present the Covenants do not protect us from any kind of commercial CV without too many rules and development, and I think it is very important to change this so that we regulations. We can get there by worldng together and by thinking of our neighbors. can preserve our quality of life here in and in Africa for 5 years. The things that attracted us to years in US Army (one year in Vietnam as a helicopter instructor pilot, three years Germany at several not spoiled) and we were tired of city wildlife issues. Previously, I conducted wildlife research in Alaska for 21 years Education (Spanish Major) then 11 has raised havoc with culverts and drainage ditches. is that the POA is funding $13,000 in Covenants. Our current Covenants have little relevance to Castle Valley, Argentina, graduated from Arizona State University, BA in Secondary improvement. The recent high rainfall dues given to the Town be earmarked for specific projects. The result of this road projects, which is $7,000 less than the Town’s original request. The backbone of the POA is the I was born and raised in Mesa, A2. the valley. I also firmly believe our zoning should adhere to one dwelling per 5 acre lot, and I will work to ensure there is no erosion to this principle. With a background in mediation, an open mind and an empathetic SUBSCRIPTIONS The Castle Valley Times is avail— able by subscription for those who wish to receive it. The printing and mailing costs arejust covered by the attitude, I believe I am prepared to hear $10 per year requested. Subscriptions different ideas and resolve issues for may be obtained by contacting Jack the best of the community. I thank you for your consideration. Campbell at (801) 259-5115 or writing to HC 64 Box 1903, Castle Valley, UT 84532. |