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Show flr-n L t x -- LT t otiri 1 L. rJ fTTY j "T Southern Utah Fredonia Centennial Volume 54, No. 25 fU 1305-19- 05 Thursday, March 21, 1985 Kanab, Utah 84741 Single Copy 25c Georgia Schmutz Will Fill Council Vacancy A fine presentation by three of Kanabs youth discussing and illustrating the needs and values of a golf course for Kanab highlighted the March 12 city council meeting. Prior to their presentation, the appointment of Georgia Schmutz to the council to complete the remainder of the term of resignee Julian Fox was finalized. Kanabs future was by high school students Chris Moore, Barry Clarkson and Rhett Jackson as they made a sincere and presentation of facts, figures and feelings about the potentials of a golf course in the Kanab area. Moore and Clarkson, with the use of brochures, maps, newspaper and magazine articles and a slide well-planne- d presentation, pointed out the location of our community and its to so many parks, proximity monuments and natural wonders. They feel the community should be gaining more from the tourist industry and that Kanab should have more to attract and keep the traveler and sightseer in the immediate area as they take advantage of our geographical center to so many areas. They pointed out how a golf course is the beginning to other development and mutually-benefit-tin- g businesses and commercial interests. Advantages of having more available in the community in the way of services, parts and supplies were mentioned. Auto parts was mentioned as one example where travel to acquire them or delays in waiting on ordered items could be alleviated by a growth in demand providing better availability and service. This growth would be fueled by a golf course, they contended, beginning as a other recreation-orienteactivities, such as a for d bowling alley, which would provide more attraction to the area as a place to stay, not just passing through, stopping for a meal and fuel on the way to somewhere else. Mayor Paul Jenkins commented that this presentation helps to make a golf course Our number one priority." I dont have any question in my mind it will be built, Mayor Jenkins said. He pointed out that not one thing, that he could recall in this community, that has had the support of those interested, has hot been done; the city just had to say, Go ahead, well maintain it or heres the property. As examples, he pointed to the City Park complex, the pool and the trap range. Councilman Curt Hawkins, responding to another comment from the audience that there are many people willing to help on the golf course project, reported that the golf course committee will make another recommendation for a site at the first council meeting in April. He commented that the committee and representatives of the sites under consideration were arriving at a set of rules and standards by which to establish the best possible facility. Hawkins said that an course is the goal, with probably nine holes being built first and working then to complete the second nine. It will take about one to one and a half years from planting to maturity and being able to play, informed Councilman Hawkins. Beth Pugh commented from the audience that Kanab needs something, Kanab has lost interest in Kanab, she offered. A golf course should help unite the community, Hawkins retorted, considering the interest which is being generated. Our main concern is to provide an attractive, h course. When someone plays it, they will tell others about what we have in Kanab, he continued. From the beginning, we have wanted to do it without raising taxes, Hawkins said, As weve been digging more and more into it, it probably is going to cost the community something. Expressed by many in all discussions of the course, is the long-terbenefits to the community, and everyone in it, through the improvements it can begin to attract to the area. Commenting on the input from these three young men. Councilman Denny Foscarini suggested that a youth committee or council might be formed to have the continued ideas from the rising citizens of the community. The council would enjoy this continued interest. In addition to naming Mrs. Schmutz to the council, reassign ments of duties were made. Foscarini will take over the area of public safety previously assigned to Fox. Mrs. Schmutz will be over the Variety Arts and Historical Coun cils, the Library Board and City Administration. The council approved two new appointments to the Parks Board, Frank Davis and Sue Whited. They also formally adopted the Revised Annexation Policy Declaration e offices ANOTHER SWEARING-Iwas accomplished In the Kanab-Citas Georgia Lou Schmutz received the oath of office from City Manager Keith McAllister last week. Mrs. Schmutz will serve out the term of Julian Fox, who resigned as he moved to Antimony. Garkane Members To Elect Board Garkane Power Association has notified its members of their annual meeting to elect the board of directors. In Kane County, two meetings are scheduled Thursday, March 28; in Kanab at the Red Hills Convention Center with registration starting at 1:30 p.m., and in Orderville at Valley High School starting at 7 p.m. Besides electing members of the board, it is an opportunity to express views and opinions and to hear annual financial reports. Candidates for directors in district five are: Harold Drew, east Zion; Raymond Heaton, Alton and Jack Maxwell of Glendale. District seven candidates are Joe C. Judd, Kanab Creek Ranchos, and Kenneth Smith of Johnson Canyon. As a result of the 1982 change, only members living in these districts (and district two at Loa) will be voting this year and only for the directors in their by-la- districts. Listed as guest speakers are Merrill Millett, general manager of Deseret Generation and Transmis- sion Cooperative and Carolyn McNeil, general manager of Intermountain Consumer Power Association and Utah Association of Municipal Power Systems. Also will be the distribution of 1968's capital credits in the amount of $41,314. There will be door prizes, including a VCR, entertainment, displays and refreshments to activities of these lighten the meetings. UP&L Explains Its Position In Fredonia Fredonia residents have been less bills during than pleased with power recent months. Because of the unusual circumstances which involves Utah Power & Light in the Fredonia area. Jay L. Gardner, manager of UP&L's Richfield office, has submitted the following explanation of that companys involvement there: When CP National and Utah Power & Light Company consummated the deal for the purchase of the CPN territories in Southern Utah, Fredonia, though in Arizona, was part of the purchase. One of the conditions stipulated by the Utah Public Service Commission in conjunction with the sale was that UP&L would give to each of the cities involved an option to purchase the electrical system within their city boundaries. The purchase price would be arrived at by using the same formula as LP&L and CPN used for determining their buy-seagreement. Though Fredonia was not covered by the Utah Commission Order, UP&L offered to the City of Fredonia the same option. Said option was put in a written agreement and tendered to Fredonia, wherein upon transfer of the franchise, UP&L agreed to sell the Fredonia system to the City of Fredonia. The purchase price would be arrived at using the same formula set forth above. . UP&L applied to the Arizona Corporation Commission for authorization to transfer the Fredonia franchise to the Utah corporation. Arizona law requires in addition that the city has to approve the transfer of the Fredonia-CPfranchise to the Utah corporation. Fredonia elected not to transfer the franchise and so, to date, CPN owns all of the facilities in Fredonia. Fredonia elected to condemn the down-to-eart- MATHEMATICS TESTS have been taken recently by these Kanab High School students. Left to right, Jeff Compas, John Shirley, Darin Heaton, Deanna Taylor, Jace Bunting, Cody Spendlove, John Stewart and David Taylor. Heaton, Bunting, Spendlove, Stewart and David Taylor all attended the Snow College high school mathematics contest while Compas, Shirley and Deanna Taylor plus Jeff and Lelghn Mosdell took the Annual American High School Mathematics Examination, the foremost mathematics exam in the U.S., in which KHS has participated for the last four years, Leighn Mosdell taking top score three of those years. He will receive a silver medal for his outstanding achievement. David Taylor was high scorer in the Snow College group. 36th County Officials Discuss Fredonia Town Concerns by Edith Holmes Last week several officials were in Fredonia representing different branches of county departments. They visited and met with individuals throughout the day and then held a town meeting in the evening. Several townspeople were on hand to ask questions. Those present from Flagstaff were Verne Seidel, Coconino County Board of Supervisors; Kathy Eden, Coconino County Manager; Brian Hawley, County Budget Director; Dan Stonaker, Federal Grants in Recreation, and Jim Smith, County Health Director. Kent Aland, manager of the George R. Aiken Hospital in Kanab, was first to speak. He explained the financial bind the hospital is in due to people going away to other hospitals. He asked if there were any county funds that could be expended toward helping the hospital. Unless there is more use of the facilities, there is a chance the hospital will close. Mayor Judd was in favor of any help that might be made as she would hate to see the hospital close. Katy Eden explained that there was no way county money could be used outside the county or state, with the exception of patients of ACCESS. Some in the audience voiced their opinions as to why the hospital was passed up in favor of those in St. George or Cedar City. Some people have no confidence in some of the local doctors, the hospital charges are much too expensive. Aland said all those issues will be studied. It was suggested that the county might help to get some doctors to relocate to this area. Mayor Judd asked to be informed on what the county expected of Fredonia when it comes to septic system permits. The town clerk now hands out the applications when building permits are issued, collects the county's money for the application, and sends it ,.i. Mayor Judd wanted to know who was responsible to see if the applicant followed through on the application. It was explained that when the money comes to the county they contact the applicant and then come to Fredonia to inspect the system. The town's responsibility ends when the money is sent in. The cost of a permit is the same throughout the county, $80. The county would like at least three days notice before coming here to inspect the septic system. It was explained that the town building inspector could refuse to allow the builder to occupy and structure until the septic system had been inspected and passed. Seidel was asked what progress has been made on returning the Justice of the Peace office to Fredonia. He said that the office would indeed be brought back. He is working on it and wanted the decision to be unanimous on the part of the supervisors. His big concern was where the office would be located. The county could not build another building. Katy Eden explained that the r contract with the city was about up and the county could take the building back, but the contract called for the town to furnish all county agencies with an office. This will be worked out. The first J.P. one-yea- will be appointed and then one will be elected in the 1986 election. Seidel said he was going to iulfill his campaign promise and get the office back. There was some discussion on the area chosen for the new elementary school, about the park and the work done there, the town fair and other things in recreation. Mayor Judd told those present that the new Senior Center would be the exact floor plan of the library, with no basement, and work would start soon. It was a very informative meeting with a lot of banter between those from Flagstaff and townspeople A lot of ideas were exchanged. Health Issues Face County Commission Health issues opened the Kane County Commission meeting March 4 with all three commissioners in attendance. Dr. Kirt Goderquist discussed various concerns regarding Mental Health facilities in southern Utah. Many clients could be helped locally on a short term basis with the proper facilities and personnel rather than the state hospital. The Commission discussed possible training programs for local EMTs and other medical personnel and will investigate funding and training with the region Mental Health Committee at their next meeting. Kent Aland explained the options available for continued telephone system lease or purchase of the current system or a new system for the hospital. The various costs and options were discussed and studied. Commissioner Vince Underwood's motion to purchase the present telephone system (Mitel SX 200) for the current price ot $2,817 was approved. Aland explained the new requirements and fees for for our current EMT's. Various training seminars are being planned to qualify some local EMTs as supervisors so the necessary classes can be conducted locally. Lonna Spencer will be re imbursed $87.80 for the Richfield Seminar she has attended with the proper documentation. The commission will fund $417 or less for supplies and travel expenses for seven local EMT's to attend the supervisory seminar. The annual training seminar to be held in Page will be attended by six EMT's and the commission will provide $553 or less to fund this seminar with all funding to be from the Hospital Fund Account. Proper expense vouchers will be submitted for these funds by Aland to the auditor. Mr. Batista and Mr. Castle as w ell as County Assessor Drew Robinson, reviewed a Greenbelt Application in Kanab for some properties Canyon. Portions of the property which are leased for grazing purposes were discussed. Home site and personal consumption agricul tural property would n ot qualify for Greenbelt. Robinson was instructed to meet with the applicants to determine the classification and decide what qualifies for the Greenbelt Application. Sheriff Riddle submitted the resignation of jailer Tom Cram effective March 15, 1965, and asked for approval to replace him with Sandee DeMilie as a jailer and advertise for a new secretary to The Sheriff replace Mrs. will advertise and have Job Service administer tests to applicants and also change Mrs. DeMilie to jailer dispatcher beginning March 16. A proposed resolution for the Kane County Travel Council and providing for its function was reviewed by the Commission with County Attorney Kirk Heaton. Commissioner Underwood will present the document to the Travel See HEALTH ISSUES Pg. 3 ll CPN facilities in Fredonia. Arizona law allows condemnation but does not allow duplication. Utah law is just the opposite. It allows duplication under specific terms, but does not allow condemnation. In the interim, UP&L has been operating and maintaining the Fredonia system under an Operating and Maitenance Agreement with CPN. Aside from that, UP&L has no part in any of the ownership, rate structure, operating policies and procedures, etc., in Fredonia. CPN buys wholesale power from UP&L to serve Fredonia and Garkane Power Association wheels power for CPN from Glen Canyon to Fredonia, as they wheel for UP&L to Kanab. It is true that the power for both entities is wheeled over the same facilities and goes to the same substation, but it is treated separately for both utilities. GREEN CARS of the Juetlc Department Border Patrol have left the Kanab area now. Many Illegal aliens use the traveling from Mexico to Idaho and Montana aeeklng farm work. Over 300 were reported by-wa- detained by the officers In a y area of southern Utah with more than 1 00 caught In and around Kanab. Several vehicles were also confiscated. three-count- |