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Show Co. p Ave. Seasonal Custom -- Drink Up Most Americans engage in the groat seasonal custom of complaining about the taxes which scent to pile up at this time of year almost like the steady falling snow storm recently. The trouble with the custom however, is that no one seems to want to do anything about es and most controlling the of us feel about the same way about the heavy snow. We would much rather sit at home before our fireplace and engage in verbal throwing of rooks at most of the actions of " cur elected governmental Most of us fail to realize that all of our national representatives are now in the state and would certainly welcome a telephone call or especially a personal visit to their Utah residence, in order that they might get down to specific ideas about how you feel on current social and political issues. Wouldn't it be most commendable and most encouraging if the fellow who has the attitude, "Oh, I'm just one little old and no one will listen to me," would take a drink out of tile glass of liquid called "Citizen Envolvement" and would decide that he is an American and that he is the thing that makes this country what it is by his productive effort and by his choice at the ballot box. Especially in an election year, evuy intelligent congressman and senator knows that Mr. Citizen is his full time employer and he had better listen to his employer if he wants to remain employed for another term. Congressmen have said, "I represent roughly one half a million pimple, and even though I issue public information bulletins inviting and encouraging people to please come in and talk to me during the holidays, I am lucky if I receive contacts. It has unfortunately been a usually true statement among us Americans, that the person who complains the loudest is usually the person who does the least toward seeing that ideas are presented to our elected representatives in the proper channels. It would take you, a busy productive American, who lives in the richest country in the tax-pate- r 50-6- Kerclee Heaton Wed Ross Oblad In LDS Temple Rites Mr. and Mrs. Clifford K. Hea- ton are announcing the riage of their daughter, Keralee mar- to Mr. F. Ross Oblad, son of Bishop and Mrs. Sherman R. Oblad of Munster, Indiana. The couple plan to be married December 29, 1967 in the St. George LDS Temple and will be honored at a reception that evening in the Kanab Stake House Cultural Hall. Keralee is a 1963 graduate of Kanab High School and graduated from the University of Utah College of Nursing this year. is presThe bridegroom-elec- t ently attending the University of Utah where he is studying to become an electrical engineer. He graduated in 1964 from Highland High School in Highland, Indiana. The couple plan to make their home in Salt Lake City where Mr. Oblad will continue his studies at the University. entire world about fifteen minutes to sit dowrn and write or to pick up a telephone and call Salt Lake. Are you going to be one of the vocal complainers during this coming election year, or the citizen who plays a more intelligent, involved civic role by contacting his representatives and then speaks out by saying, I feel this way about the issue and I told my elected representative that he should vote in the same way if he is to represent me now and in the future. Kanab News Notes The Tom Lawsons and family went to Provo and Brigham City for the holidays. nun mm Volume 36, Number 42 Kanab, Utah 8111, Thursday. Cowboys Face Rough Pair For Weekend Ho-ho-h- Well, I found out why the court house does not use Kane County coal . . . because they use burner oil instead. Seems there are five oil distributors in the county and they like to cat too, so the county tries to distribute their heating needs around. Dumb, editor! Thats what comes from too much Sittin and not enough Observin. My point again about writing letters to the editor. Many people tell me problems and want me to ask the questions when a letter should come from them. In this case I asked the question without investigation - - and see what happens. My apologies to the county. No matter what happens . . . there is always someone who knew it would. I was accused last week in a letter from Mrs. Edyth MacDonald of doing too much sittin and not enough observin. you know, I think I am Probably true to middle that age spread. get beginning As mentioned last week I really appreciate getting the letter. It outlined some of the activities of a commissioner during a month. It goes to show that those men are busy looking after the needs and wants of the area. I compliment the Commissioners for the many hours they put in for us and agree that there life is busy and their time can hardly be their own. I have never taken issue with this fact. I appreciate the time they spend. I haven't always appreciated or agreed with some of the decisions they have made, and these are the things I have . . . $4.00 Yearly, 10e Single Copy 28, 1967 NG!L-JO-Y TO New Years Eve Party Set (1H For Youngsters V., Kanabs basketball team will have a full slate again this weekend as they take on two important foes Friday and Sat urday. Friday night the Cowboys will host the Cedar City Redmen in their first league encounter. The Redmen are highly rated this year and are ranked in the top 10 teams of the state Class B by the Salt Lake Tribune. This being the Cowboys first league game, it is all important to them, as they desire to get things off to a good start. The game will start at 8 p.nt. with the Junior Varsity game slated for 6:30. On Saturday night Valley will , travel to Kanab for the second' meeting of these two teams this year. Kanabs only defeat this year came at the hands of the Buffaloes a couple of weeks ago, so the Cowboys are sure to be laying for the Buffs. The previous game was won by Valley at Orderville. This game also is scheduled for 8 p.m. with the JV playing The combined MIAs of the Kanab North and South Wards are sponsoring a New Years Eve program and party for the young people of the community this Sunday evening. The evening's activities will begin at 10 p.m. in the chapel where a film, short talk, singing and resonses will take place. This portion of the evening is reserved for the youth v and their leaders. Just before midnight the group will move into the Cultural Hall to greet the new year, enjoy dancing and have an early breakfast. To this portion of the evening everyone is invited. A most Kanab Irrigation Co. Elects Three New 54-5- at Members Of Board 6:30. May your course be straight and true to a world of happiness and success; and ever across a friendly sea. Kaibab Timbermen Elect New Officers Of Union Kaibab Timbermens Fraternal Organization, local union at Fredonia, held its annual October 14 and the new officers elected were, William Keller, president; Max Burrows,! vice president; and Gary Hea-- 1 ton, elected for a second term as secretary. officers included Outgoing Allen Judd, president, and Marelec-tio- I vin Button, vice president. The new officers will govern the activities of the local union for the coming year. sat and observed about. I think I have that right and responsibility, just as all other citizens. I have always welcomed the Commissioners and anyone else to write their feelings on decisions and policies also and continue to do so. Very few citizens will take the time to sit in on lengthly Commission meetings, or City Council meetings in order to know whats going on, and so look to the newspaper to concisely give them this information. I am sorry that in my position as the sole employee of the newspaper, that I too, cannot spare the time to sit in on all of these meetings in order to report to the people. The responsibility for getting this information rests also with the governing officials. In some areas Commissioners proceedings and City Council meeting minutes are published and paid for as contained in the minutes book at the regular legal advertising rate. I do not ask for this but I have asked for a copy of the minutes that I may read them when I have time (at home by the fire ha!) From them I could condense the business, or I may stand the expense myself and print them verbatim. In this way perhaps the citizens could get a better idea about what is going on. Keeping control over your temper is keepover your tongue and your power control ing to think. Nine times out of ten it means vio tory. The true spirit of Christmas, I think, was again this year by the Choralettes. They spent much time practicing, organizing, and also money toward building decorations for their annual Christmas program. Why? The only reason that I can see is the to desire to bring joy and happiness to others And Christmas. at us a all have better spirit help they did a good job of it. Their p''ram this year was short and sweet, and very outstanding. It included many of the children of the members of the group who pantomimed the various songs. Im sure their husbands also played a big part (behind the scenes) in the production. Of course, a special note of appreciation to Mr. LoRoy Judd. This area has been blessed by his talents. Thanks to each of you. ... 100-fol- We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it, than we have to consume wealth without producing it. en- joyable evening is promised. Siftin' 'n Observin' Trust that everyone had a very enjoyable Christmas and tl at Santa Claus found every home in the area. Frankly, I think he tipped his Found out sleigh over at ov.r place. this year why he is such a jolly little elf too! He laughs at us not with us because he gets the credit and we get the bills. The Southern Utah News received a nice a Christmas gift from Kaibab Lumber Co. years ubscription to the Arizona Highways magazine. Also received a phone call from Howard Blood, of the Mountain States Telephone Co. in Salt Lake City, to wish us a Merry Christmas. One of my fellow Utah publishers said every once in awhile hell mention the name of the local phone manager in his paper. When he does the manager always picks up two or three copies. This way the publisher ups his sales that week. Maybe Ill sell a couple extras this week now, eh? Iecemler Kanab news and current events Garkane Power Assn. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wright visMrs. Emily Brinkerhoff was ited during the holidays in Caltaken to Phoenix Wednesday ifornia with their daughter where she will undergo treatElaine and family. ment at the Good Samaritan Mr. and Mrs. Sam Owen Hospital. The family of Mr. and Mrs. spent the holidays in Provo with Mrs. Owens sister Helen. Clifford Heaton are home for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swapp and the holidays and for the wedson, Mr. and Mrs. David Swapp ding reception of Keralee. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hulet and daughter spent the holidays with their mother Lois Swapp. from his air force base in TucMr. and Mrs. Brandt Brooksby son, Ariz., were here to spend are visiting Mrs. Pearl EddingChristmas with their parents, ton in Kanab and Mrs. Afton Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Hulet and Mi-- , and Mrs. Cal Baker. Brooksby in Fredonia. Mr. and Mrs. Elson Riggs have Mr. and Mrs. Lester Little are had their sons Lyn and Lon spending the Christmas holiwith them for Christmas. days in Sacramento, Calif., with The Jim Robinsons from Caltheir daughter Carolyn and famifornia, and the Michael Robinily. sons from Cedar City are visitMiss Sherry Crofts spent ing at the home of their parents Christmas with her parents, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Robinand Mrs. Jack Crofts. She is son for the holidays. working in Layton. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Gipe Ron and Judy Hamblin visited Mrs. LaDonna Hamblin durfrom Las Crucas, N. M., and Susan are visiting the Donald ing the holidays. Gipes in Kanab. Visiting at the Pres Swapp Mrs. Leola Wilson and daughhome during the holidays were ter Mara Lee went to Las Vegas Rick and Nita Heaton. Jamie and LeRoy and baby during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Findley Buntvisited the Tren Spcndloves dur-thholidays. ing spent Christmas in Phoenix Mr. and Mrs. Meryl Beard with their daughters Lois and and son Donnie visited their Sherry and her family. The Owen Johnsons had their daughter Lois Marie Webb and son Kelly and family from Phoefamily in Salt Lake City for nix and their daughter Ramona the Christmas vacation. and family from Redmond home for the holidays. e Kanab Lions Annual California Pacific Co. Pays $7,481.81 To County In Taxes Property tax payments made for 1967 by California-PacifiUtilities Company increased by 8.2 per cent over 1966 for the three counties in the Southern Utah Division, it was reported by Earl A. Hanson, vice president and division manager. The total property tax payments for the three counties was $122,965.01 in 1967 compared to $113,619.24 in 1966. The Iron County payment was $86,880.38 compared with for 1966. The Washington County payment was compared with $27,614.59 for 1966 and Kane County received $7,481.81 compared with $8,441.53 for 1966. $77,-563.- $28,-602.8- Christmas Kids Party Very Successful Santa Claus was there and so were the kids! It was the Kanab Lions Club annual Christmas party held at the Kanab High School. Santa Claus was on hand to hear all the wants of the kids and to chock if they had been good al year long. The children enjoyed dancing and prizes as well as a sack of goodies from St. Nick. During the activities the TV set drawing under the direction of the Legion Auxiliary was held. Winning the TV was Mrs. Lillian Thomas. The Kanab Lions and the Auxiliary express thanks to all who helped make these events such a success. Pays $11,341.71 To County In '67 Taxes Property tax payments made for the 1967 year by Garkane Power Association in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona amounted to $63,031.76. . The largest area receiving tax payments from the association was Garfield with a payment of $25,801.04. Next in line was Coconino County, Arizona which received $14,587.93. Kane County received payments as follows: Alton, $115.68; $75.36; Orderville, Glendale, $183.75; and county outside, for a total of $11,341.71. $10,-966.9- Other areas receiving tax payments weie: Piute county, Three new members of the Kanab Irrigation Company Board of Directors weie elected at an annual meeting of the stockholders held Dec 14 in the Kane County Courthouse. Those elected to the board include Kelvert Button, Calvin Johnson, and Lloyd Pugh. Two hold over members are Art Brown and Ronnow Bunting. The new board will meet with the outgoing members Thursday, Dec. 28, and transfer books and take all other necessary actions in turning the operation of the company to the new board. The new board will elect officers (president and secretary) from within their group. Outgoing members of the board are Donald Swapp, president; Orvil Robinson, secretary; and Elmer Judd. All three expressed the desire to move aside that someone else may have the opportunity to serve. Mr. Swapp with the exception of one year has served as president of the company for 26 years. He stated that Mr. Judd had also served that long. Kanab News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Forace Green and daughter Linda, traveled to Fayetteville, Ark. to spend the Christmas holidays with another daughter, Dixie. Sevier county, $1,632.94; Wayne county, $6,992.42; Washington county, $14.00; and Mohave county, Ariz., $1,349.04. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Weather Begins To Warm, But Skies Look Dark The snow stopped and it turned cold. This was the outlook following the recent snow storm in the area. Last Thursday (Dec. 21) a low of 6 degiees below zero was record(d in Kanab, for the lowest temperature this year. Since that time the temperature has come up a little rising into the forties during the last five days. The snow has been melting fast during the daytime, but today (Thursday, Dec. 28) as we prepare to go to press the sky is overcast, and the look of more storm is in the air. Wednesdays measurement of snow by Sterling Johnson, local weather observer, showed six inches. DAILY TEMPERATURES Courtesv Sterling Johnson SCAN BEFORE YOU PLAN Dec. 2- 8South Ward Cub Scouts. Dec 28 & 2- 9South Ward Tithing Settlement, begin at 4 p.m. Dec. 29 Keralee Heaton reception. Cedar City at Basketball Kanab. First league game. Dec. 30 Dennis Robinson reception. Basketball -- - Valley at Kanab. Jr. Varsity game. Dec. 31 North and South Ward MIA New Years Eve Party. Jan 2 South Ward Relief Society, Visiting Teachers message at 9:30 a.m., regular meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 4 North Ward Relief Society, Visiting Teachers message at 9:30 a.m., regular meeting at 10 a.m. |