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Show Public to vote for bonding of public safety complex By Carol Sullivan A motion by Commissioner Steve Crosby for a public vote for a General Obligation Bond for a public safety complex passed unanimously at the June 14, 1999, Kane Cour ty Commission meeting. The vote is tenta- tively scheduled for November 2. Voter-- will choose from three options; a 40 bed, 100 bed or a 200 bed facility. At this stage, two feasible locations are at the Kaneplex or the Mongini property east of Kanab. s Dathan Chamberlain was hired the Sheriffs Depart- by Kanabs history is important to many, but these volunteers put their time and energy into updating and preserving ment. He will replace Paul the History of Kane County. The Kane County Commission expressed appreciation for the volunteers hard work by Smith, who resigned honoring and presenting them with a signed copy of the book. The updated book will be available at Honeys IGA, Bids were opened for the Willow Creek Books & Coffee, Glaziers Foodtown and Canyon Book at the wholesale price of $10 hr the first three Lower Kanab Canyon Road. months as a community service by these retailers. After that they will go to the retail price of $15. Those who participated in the project were front row Beth Martin, Glen Martin and Carol Sullivan, Back row: They were: Brown Bros. Construction at $292,077, Hales Jo Smith and Deanna Glover. Not pictured: Ester Tait, Merle Graffam, Dennis Judd and Anna Johnson. Sand & Gravel at $781,769, JDM Sand & Rock at $317,713, Lamb Excavating at $291,105 and (l-r- ): Monument roads agreement ers and Lou Pratt, have done a good job at identifying roads. Winchester continued, There is no question some roads are given up. Its a trade off. Title V right of ways are in perpetuity. Chairman Norm Carroll said he wanted everyone to have a chance to make their point. The tice Department for the roads hearing was scheduled for 40 lawsuit, rights of way under Title minutes, but it lasted close to VofFLPMA.. Winchester stated three hours, with county agenda that the County Commission items squeezed in and delayed. By Carol Sullivan full A house was present for the public hearing on the proposed Roads Agreement with the BLM in the GSENM Monument on June 14, 1999. Attorney Collin Winchester explained that the county will get as a result of the settlement with the U.S. Jus- claims two lives i lead-o- n June IS crash 1992 Dodge Caravan rental claimed the lives cf Lynn A. driven by Bchnier, crossed the Free tcne, 43, cf Bright on, UT, center line' into the northbound and Ren Bahmer, 59, of St. path of the 1993 Fcrd Pick-u- p Paul, I IN. P ;th ram v, era pro- - drh m by Free A head-o- n '2 v H, a tiai! i Inti: n, r , r tvehicl r. . ti. ) rrc: t V oyi S. A p 1 Lamar Lefevre, Tropic, proposed a southern entrance to Bryce Canyon since half of it is in Kane County and the county has no access. One of the main concerns expressed was the Administrative Roads that only the BLM will be able to use. Many present felt that will be hard to enforce, and it is discriminatory and will create feelings against ranchers who will have keys and the public. The roads will be single use and administrative if grazing quits. Western Rock Products at $319,933. After the Engineers review and recommendation, the Commission selected the low bid, Lamb Excavating. The public hearing to close Cove Road met with more support than opposition because gates are often left open. The closure was approved as described in the newspaper. The future Cove Reservoir will cover 200 square acres. The part of the road closed will be under water when the reservoir is complete. Karen Glazier, Human Re- - ifsHiiDmiisiiti , Bob Ott, Kodachrome, worried about roads that will be left as 24-2- 6. Council on Aging, recommended that the kitchen be closed at the Valley Senior Citizen Center. Meals on Wheels will continue. Meals will be prepared in the Kanab Center and delivered. Transportation will be available for any who wish to eat at the Kanab center. The Valley center will be available for all other activities. The recommendations will be posted for a comment period. Avan driver will be hired at $5.25 an hour, with an estimated 12 hours per week The new editions of the Kane County History books have arrived. The Commissioners presented signed copies to the following people who had contributed to the updated history. They are: Beth Martin, Glenn Martin, Esther Tait, Myrl Graffln, Den- - nis Judd, Anna Johnson, Jo Smith, Deanna Glover and Carol Sullivan. The books will be on sale for $10 for three months at the Book Store, Honeys IGA, Glaziers Toodtown, and the Clerks Office. After three months, the price will go up. See COMMISSION, Page 20 KANAB WEATHER June e & ' they are. He wants to see them improved. Road closures affect tourism. The Skutumpah road needs to have a higher priority for a paved road. Ott continued that Dry Valley Wash on Cottonwood Road needs maintenance. Ott & t Courtesy: Frank Swapp Family J,, See ROADS, Page 3 ?. e sources, asked for travel ex- penses for eight youth to attend the Utah Youth Summit in Salt The Lake City on June students wdll return with a community project. Glaziers request was approved. Harvey Zilm, representing the lb. |