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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS, Kanab, Utah Tage Two Glendale News Events SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF KANE COUNTY, UTAH Published every Thursday at Kanab, Utah MEMBER UTAH STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION Marlin Subscriptions Entered as post office in B. Brown, Publisher $4.00 per year, $2.50 for Six Months matter October 6, 1944 at the Kanab, Utah, under the Act of March 3, 1879 second-clas- s NOTE TO THE 90TH CONGRESS u Mr. and Mrs. Lue IL Drinker-hofwant to Ogden Friday to attend the funeral service of Mr. George Pledger, an uncle, and to see relatives and friends. Bishop and Mrs. Jack H. Maxwell went to Mesa, Ariz., over the past weekend, where they visited relatives and went through the Mesa Temple. Mr. Paul Reycraft, Lucile Flynn and son Ernie, and daughter, Mrs. f M-M- The old power plant in Kanab allowed dismantled. Recently one of the huge diesel engines was removed and shipped to Guatamala. And according to Sterling Johnson, manager of the Manab branch of California-Pacifithe rest of the engines will be moved out also. This is all part of a move to bring Kanab lower power rates. The engines are not being used any more and their removal has is being TOO MUCH GOVERNMENT The 90h session of Congress, now under way, will be faced with still more demands for increased spending even though the last Congress passed scores of new laws that add up to high budgets and bigger government. .) Rep. George H. Mahon chairman, Committee of the House of RepreAppropriations sentatives, stated, We are suffering from some legislative indigestion; from too much government, from too much spending, and from too much inflation. We have made small down payments this year on some of the newly authorized programs. The costs of many of them will increase year by year, Rep. Mahon explained. One of them is the Demonstration Cities program in which the Federal government assumes a major part in rebuilding blighted areas of cities. The original program covered only about 50 to 60 cities, or about one to each state. However, it is expected that city after city will try to get on the bandwagon and demand Federal funds. For example Mayor Lindsay of New York estimates that $50 billion will be needed in 10 years for New York City alone. In order for this and other Federal programs to keep within reasonable bounds, the public must demand rigid control of spending. It is up to grassroots America to urge the members of Congress to practice fiscal restraint and to cut Federal spending. This is one positive way to squelch the fires of inflation and to make sure that each spending dollar goes further. (D.-Tex- GUEST EDITORIAL c About Town Brinkerhoff and Rhonda Lou Page went to Orderville for sacrament services and to see Dale Brinkerhoff bless his infant daughter. She was given the name of "Tamilyn. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Maxwell, Willian E. and Vivian Cox went to Salt Lake City the past week to get a medical check-ufor Mr. Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Alton R. Pugh went to Hurricane Sunday to see to Norma Jean Hepworth, went Salt Lake City the past week to A. Maurice Pugh bless his inget medical care for Mrs. Flynn fant sen. He was given the name and her son, also to visit Kenneth of Terril Derlyn. Harris, who is in the Veterans hospital, due to a major operaRecord Number Bid tion. On Bullfrog Access Rd. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell Chamber-laiA record number of 14 bidders attended the Community Development and Planning Confer- entered bids on the recently ence of the Five County Organi- awarded contract for construction zation hdd at Cedar City Friday. on the fast section of an access Mr. Clarence Prisbrey of St. road to Bullfrog Basin on the George, visited at the Richard M. sho'es of Lake Powell. Brinkerhoff home Sunday. According to Utah State DeMiss Kathleen Dallin, who is partment of Highways officials employed in Henderson, Nev., this is the largest number of bidcame home over the past week ders on this size of construction end returning Monday. job. The apparent low bidder was Kanab Stake MIA officers, Mr. the Strong Construction Comand Mrs. Allen Williams, Jim pany of Springville wilh a low Skaggs, and Mrs. Afton Jameson, bid of $1,720,293.05. visited our ward Tuesday eveIn a report published by the United States Department of ning. The Glendale are to be Commerce, the average number commended in their basketball of bidders on Utah Construction playing this year. They took first orcjects ranging from $1.5 to $2 olace in the Kanab Stake and million is 6 bidders. Five bidders Monday evening went to St. Geo- average bids on projects from rge to participate in the tourna- $500,000 to $1 million; 8 bidders ment on projects from $250,000 to Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Brinker- $500,000 and 9 bidders on projects hoff and family and Mrs. Elsie from $100,000 to $250,000. the company to lower rates due to less maintenance at this plant. History of power in Kanab is quite interesting. The following outline is taken from the History of Kane County: "One of the progressive steps taken by the community was the insallation of electricity. For many years the town struggled along with inadequate lighting. During the years of the pioneer Thursday, February by Forace Green Kanab A GREAT PLACE Salt Lake is a great place. Here there is a constant concert of traffic coursing the streets horns and in counter-poin- t wheels as the sun begins to one hears ashcans rise. Salt Lake is a great. Here the sound of kids playing in the streets sounds sweeter than the choir. There are things being done and places to go and people to see. Salt Lake is a great place. Its filled with marvels and excitement and diversions. Its as a big ferris wheel thats always going with new things being seen all the time. Salt Lake is a great place; but its so very nice to come back to Kanab to come home. Kanab is a nice place. Here the smiles you see are smiles that are really meant. Here, the pace is slower but far more enjoyable. Here you can relax and relish whats happening. Kanab is a nice place. Here the wind writes a special song for each and every day. Its got the rain adancing and the thunder Its got the faint murmur of a sigh rolling across our valley. Here, we have our own sweet symphony of sound. Dont ignore it. Its all around you. Kanab is a nice place and its so good to have such a place to come home to. Jim Carrico vtf , Wli IIr. Green Center of Americas Scenic Wilderness For Kanab Would you like ride in a helicopter over the scenic wonders around Kanab? It is entirely possbile, and at a cost that would not be prohibitive. Almost anything can be accomplished through cooperation. This includes having a helicopter here. If enough and organizations went together the cost would be well within reason. The smallest helicopter on the market is one put out by Aircraft of Raleigh, North Carolina and costs about $1,200. t This is a small machine and probably not practical for this area. The lowest price machine lists at about $12,000. Several makes range in this area. A would cost upwards of $30,000. This would be the most versatile and certainly the best for what we would want, but probably a litA Helicopter Ben-se- n one-sea- two-plac- e three-seate- r tle too expensive. Consider some of the groups and individuals that could use this machine: era, kerosene lamps and lanterns, supplemented by candles, were the only means of artificial light. Then came gas and acetylene lights. These served for a num- 1. Cattlemen 2. Deer Hunters 3. B.L.M. 4. Forest Service 5. Kane County 6. Police Enforcement Agen- cies 7. Doctors 8 9. Lumber Companies Motel and other sightseeing sponsors Rescue Agencies 11. Utility Companies 12. Business Firms 19. 13. Prospectors Adventurous citizens 15. Add your suggestion Whether it be rounding up strays, inspecting spotted fires, or patroling roads looking for damage following a severe storm, a helicopter is the most efficient and in the long run the most economical way of doing a lot of things. There is a program in the making headed by Dale Clarkson to put together an organization to help sponsor bus trips, jeep trips, and horseback trips to points of interest in this area. A helicopter ride could well be added to this project. 14. An equitable schedule of original investment, and operation could easily be worked out. If you are interested, drop a note to the Southern Utah News. A few interested men would have no problem promoting such a project. Post Script: Last Saturday, after this article had been writ- ten, we were riding with Vernon and Anna Deal Black out to see the picture rock deposit. We started talking about the over a advantage of a pick-u- p car in this country, then led into jeeps and Do you know what I would like to have to see this country in? Mrs. Black asked. You might think I am funny, but I would like to have a helicopter. My wife had written the above article as I dictated it on a recent trip to Las Vegas. We told her to read the next issue of the SUNews and she would see that there were at least two pople in Kanab who didnt think her funny. tote-gote- lic dance in which everyone was stoves were out of the question. invited to participate. The plant at this time, until 1929, Later the lighting system was was located in a small building taken over by Jesse N. Johnson just north of the ward chapel. and Thomas E. Robinson. They It was under municipal manran it for a time, then sold it to agement. The company had not the town. been completely paid when the At first it was necessary to depression of the early thirties schedule the time the power could found many people in Kanab unbe used. A daylight schedule was able to pay their taxes or their made out to enable housewives light bills. Neither could the town to wash and iron with electricity. meet the installments for the elSometimes the irons would hard- ectric power. Finally an election ly heat because so many were was called to determine what to using the power. Those who were do with the plant Because of the unable to wash or iron on Mon- heavy back payments due, the day or Tuesday were forced to people felt discouraged over the wash by hand and heat their irons seriousness of the situation. Ul-- ( mi the kitchen stove. Electric Continued on page 3) ber of years. It was not until 1925 that a complete electric lighting system was installed. Roland Rider, one of the energetic young leaders of the town, furnished the electricity by generating it by means of Ford tractor engines. It was a big day in Kanab history when the installation of electricity was completed. An appropriate celebration marked the occasion. Daughters of the Utah Pioneers had charge of the affair. Electrical equipment was on Current News Events Reported From Alton display and was demonstrated by the Ford Motor Company both during the day and in the evby Allen Cox Saturday evening with several ening. The DUP committee Rose couples from neighboring towns Loyd, Ross, Vard and Gail Hea- in attendance. H. Hamblin, president and the folton all have new Chevrolet cars Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baldwin lowing helpers: Irene Haycock, and Mrs. Esther Heaton has a RobinR. Alice and Laura Campbell attended a Myrza Hamblin, new Volkswagen. son, Ora Eatough and Helen Hamfuneral at Cannonville Saturday Charlene Heaton was in the for Mrs. Lora Johnson. blin put on a program consistMr. and Mrs. Bert Leach from ing of speeches, band music, a Kane County Hospital with pleuoageant giving the history of the risy recently and then her sister, Panguitch visited here Saturday and attended the square dance. light written and directed by Rose Dianne, was in later with H. Hamblin, and a flame dance. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lister from The scenes in the pageant led up Carol Reese visited here over from Cedar City were in town to a clindax at which moment lit- the weekend from CSU in Cedar Saturday. tle Ramona Rider, daughter of City. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Munford of Roland Rider who had engineered Roy Robertson was here a cou- Cedar City spent the weekend the electrical installation, waved ple of days last week. He has visiting her folks, the Vard Heaa wand and the lights were been staying at Blue Diamond, tons. thrown on all over town. This Nev., for a few months. Mrs. Esther Heaton was in A square dance was held here this past weekend. program was followed by a pub pne-moni- Utilities employees Sterling Johnson , Rex Brown, and Tom Hamblin look over vacant spot left by removal of diesel engine from Kanabs California-Pacifi- c power plant. Par-owa-n LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dog Killer Evokes Criticism Of Citizen ... I 9, 1967 A letter to the sadist who walked our town, or more specifically, our neighborhood a week igo. The description was given you by our children, whom you robbed, which I feel describes you perfectly!!!! since six dogs were poisoned that same night. To you, Duchess was just a dog but to us she was more a member of the family, (for eight years) and I have no reservations when I say that. She asked no favors except to be fed and petted and romped with occasionally and a chance to trail after our boys when they took a hike up on the hill or walked along the city ditch. Our three year old could straddle her like a horse, when she was lying lown, fondle her ears ana generally make herself a nuisance, with never a sound from the dog but only a look of Oh, well, this is what I have to pyt up with. Everyone is guaranteed the pursuit of happiness and security this free land of ours can give us, as long as we dont infringe on other peoples rights. But when you took her you infringed on our rights and robbed us of happiness and my piece of mind and security. You have broken the law!!!! And I just hope our law in this town has enough fortitude to tically on our lot to have given work at hunting you down if her the tasty bit of meat filled they dont Im going to be dis- with such vile stuff. Far as of 5:30 that morning she was fine, appointed. Duchess had the freedom of for she was on our front porch our home, as well as the yard, as Steve left for Page, and I for a specific reason. When you found her blind, stiff and in conhave the sole responsibility of vulsions at 7:30. I just hope to heaven that some :or.ic, family of eight and merchandise concerning your busi- child doesnt happen to get hold ness, five days out of the week, of some of the same stuff. Accia dog this size can demand some dents do happen and children do have a habit of putting into their .'cnpcct!!!! Juct because we live in this mouths things they shouldnt I hold no feelings of hate toquiet, small town of Kanab dont come a not think there might ward you. Only sympathy to time for it. She has served her think that you are such a coward. purpose more than once concern- If Duchess was in some way ing the building in back of our bothering you, you had only to house!!!! come to me and let me know. We I really dont know if shed could have tried to stop whathave actually hurt anyone if ever it was. She was an obedient commanded to, she didnt on her dog, more obedient than some own to our knowledge, and thank children I know. My hat is off to such a brave goodness I never had to find out. But I felt secure knowing she man, as you must be!!!!! was at my side, or nearby. I felt Norma Hulet if there ever came a time I had to get out of bed late at night Hoo-ra- y to answer a knock at the door, For Our Team with her at my side, I would be Dear Mr. Brown: fairly safe. We the young kids at the KaShe wasnt a roamer; her world nab consisted of the two blocks each High School would at this like to ask you a favor at time she unless from our home, way was following the boys on the .he same time we feel it would bikes. So you had to come prac make a much more interesting paper, not only for the junior varsity but for parents of these boys. As you paper. Anytime you have items such as this, we would be most happy to print them. Thank are aware our (B) you.) team has compiled one of the best records ever to come out of More To Dog Killer the Kanab High School and we A to the Dog Killer: Note feel that these boys should have Most folks agree it is far beta little praise by at least putting ter to have a barking dog than their scores in your paper. a person who sneaks around unHere is the score of the der the cover of darkness and game: Kanab 54; Enterprise 49, play- poisons childrens pets. There is a much kinder and ed at Enterprise. Kanab B Team safer way to put an animal to beat Enterprise earlier in the death than the cruel poisoning of season also. six much loved and valuable dogs 25 . . Gary Crosby as was done last Thursday night. 6 Harold Hamblin I guess every community has 13 Arland Chamberlain .... to have a person like you, so we 4 Gary Johnson cant hope to be different. But Robert Johnson a small town it isnt hard being 2 Jackson Crofts to you out Most Kanab figure 1 Craig Hulet ...- of a higher intelliare people 2 Nicky Wright gence. 54 Total Points Mary Crosby We know that you have interest in Kanabs future basketball and here in our opinion is the group of boys that will win for us a State Championship. If you need any information on scores in the future contact Curtis Cutler who keeps these records. Thanks Junior Varsity Girls (Editors Note: Dear Girls, The kid who butters up We appreciate your enthusithe teacher may end up with asm for your fine team, and a cheaper grade spread. also your interest in the news Enter-prise-Kan- IkOldimw. |