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Show t t u k The Salina Sun SAUNA. UTAH. MAY VOLUME BE, NUMBER 19 f $ i $" ' 19B4 ; cr v ' ' :'7 Ai u tli SNk'f ' c. 14 tc iT$&! V' - -' , r . ft y- - v '- . C4 ; - I jflfaar Sunday evening, May 6, waterline break was reported Salina City on their line south Salina, and steps were taken 3 ? 'yLcLT;f' i - T? LT v . v f shut the water 4 ? syv, vvlv j t '.w V a to of to off. Grant According to Mayor Stubbs, the break occurred on the line where pipe was left exposed after last years floods. He explained that someone had backed up to the line, wrapped a winch cable around the pipe and forced the line to separate at a joint. There were two pieces of chain suspended from a pole which were stolen. They were valued at around $30. There was nothing else damaged at the scene. It was estimated that the vandalism took place late Saturday night. The two tanks which store the spring water for Salina City were about two thirds full Sunday evening when the break was V jf i. f PRICE 25c Salina water line broken w, sate, nr - 1CD. 9A L fit " reported The line was fixed by city crews Monday, after it was investigated by the Sheriffs Department There were concerns voiced by council members about the break Besides the w'ater and pipe contamination, if the city were to lose its stored water, the potential fire danger would increase, due to the citys inability to fight fires without fire hydrant water After some discussion it was moved by the City Council in their last meeting, 10 offer a $100 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals involved in the case City crews were instructed to repair the damaged line and then cover it so no future acts of vandalism could be enacted Grazers win court appeal before the city crews restored wated to the storage tanks in Salina. The city council has offered a $1 00 reward for information about the case. WATER PIPE - This section of pipe was pulled apart by a winch on someone's truck. The pipe was disconnected for about two days VANDALIZED A longstanding dispute over use of land about 10 miles east of Salina was settled last week by the Utah Supreme Court, as it declared 12 members of a grazing association the legal owners of a two mile striD of DroDertv over Salina ordinances changed last week The Salina City Councilmen were busy in their last meeting, as they finished up past ordinances and progressed to estimating their department budgets for next year. The 1973 ordinances of the city were revised last week. The biggest revision dealth with the keeping of animals in the city limits and the limitations spelled out by the ordinances. The ordinance stated that kept feet from any dwelling, and not closer than 75 feet from any dwelling on an adjacent lot. Any barn, stable, coop, pen, corral, or enclosure for the housing or keeping of animals or fowl shall be kept, constructed or maintained not less than 75 feet from a public street and not less than 20 feet from any lot 3-- 6 No animals or fowl shall be or maintained closer than 40 line. This was deleted from the book. These were things that people living in small communities can not live with, stated Councilman Nyals Andreason. He explained that the ordinance was too restrictive and that if neighbors had complaints they could complain to the city grievance board, and the problems would be solved from there. Another item changed in the meeting was parking stalls which should be available for certain sized stores. This was changed from 200 square feet to 400 square feet of store per parking stall available. Andreason said that several businesses were in violation, but now most of the problems were straightened out. The montonum on all building permits which has been in effect for the past month was lifted by the council as the ordinances were reviewed as promised and revised as they saw fit. All councilmen will gather information concerning budget proposals and requests. This will give the Mayor, the chief budget officer of the City, time to review the requests before the budget hearing set on May 21. Axtell residents are elated with water Are the people in Axtell elated have running culinary water in eir homes? You bet they are. This is the first winter I can member that I didnt have to fix y well in 30 degree below zero eather, said Dean Anderson. Another resident, Bill Soren-n- , explained that it was the sst thing that could have hap-ne- d to them. He not only fresh spring water from ijoys le nearby hills, but he enjoys atering his lawn with about 130 Dunds of pressure. Elwood Sorensen stated that he as been waiting for a good drink water since 1946, and now nally has it. Axtell area residents have tried r years to get together as a immunity and put up the money build their own culinary water stem. In fact, the first time ameone tried to enact the idea ras sometime before 1932, asn in lat year, residents discussed it )r the second time. W ithout a culmary system resi-ent- s of the area either drilled leir own wells or had to haul it i, and neither option was very ood according to Reed Sorensen, District resent Improvement resident. He explained that the ardness of the well water in the rea ranged from 32 to 160 rains. He said it would kill jwns, and coat the cars, if water as used to wash it. He also iointed out the impact of hard ater on heating elements and iump parts that area residents lave beren putting up with for ears. You can see why people xe so excited about the new ystem, he said. Planning on the present dream egan in 1977, with construction tarting in November of 1982. It vas completed in 1983. There are iver 15 miles of distribution lines hat serve 61 farms and families low with spring water from the dickelson Spring area. The water is part of the W illow F Creek Irrigation Company, and the system was designed so that any excess water would be put in the irrigation canal and used on farms rather than be wasted. Because of the Grants and low interest loans obtained by the Special Improvement District, the original hookup fee was $800 plus you had to have a share of W illow Creek Water Rights. Now it is $1200 and the share of water. Monthly payments have been set at $15 for the first 10,000 gallons, and 45 cents per 1,000 gallons over that. The present Board is made up of Reed Sorensen, as Chairman, r, Quay Mecham, Secretary-Treasureand Jay Jensen, Dick Cowley and Ned Madsen as members. They are elated with the quality of the project and the water that is being brought to the area. Reed explained that at the present time they do not even have to add chlorine to the water as it meets state regulations in its pure state. They are also happy with the future the spring water has in Axtell, and the growth it will quality expected by the users. Bird is also in charge of this. Construction workers will return in June to fix and repair the roads in the area to return them to normal and complete the project. Sorensen explained that this is the best thing that has happened to the residents of Axtell and that for a small community, they did it by working together and taking an active part in pledging their support project. to such a which they drive several hundred head of cattle m the spring and fall. According to the court, since the dirt road was regularly used as a cattle path for more than 20 years, it became their property under the Prescriptive ease- ment doctrine The 12 members of Water Hollow Grazing Association had sued for and won the easement across property owned by Elliot and Wanda Crane. The Cranes had appealed to the lower court ruling. Cranes own about 1,940 acres adjoining Fishlake National Forest which is on both sides of, and includes, Water Hollow Canyon Since 1947 the 12 members of the grazing association have held the permits to 30,000 acres in the area which were designated for grazing 681 cattle During the spring and fall drives, members were forced to cross the Crane property for a distance of about two miles The Utah Supreme Court said steady use of the property over the years by the association made them the legal owners of the strip of land, but placed limits on the easement They said Jonly 350 cattle can be dnven over the land in the fall, and 150 in the spnng If grazing permits are terminated, the easement will expire J t 'tier s v4-$V- ; 'If- - 4i f? handle. A quarter second foot of water 200 will serve approximately is about there hookups. Presently one and a half second feet of water flowing into the pipeline, with about half of that which can be used for culinary water distribution. This would allow for about 400 hookups in the area. Plenty of room for growth and expansion according to Sorensen. There is a certain amount of maintenance that goes along with the water line, and for this purpose a new district shed has been constructed for the storing of tools and equipment. Keith Bird is the present water master, and he is on call 24 hours a day to help maintain the line. There are five deadend lines and 17 fire hydrants in the area that have to be flushed out very two weeks to maintain the water 4 K v 2 Sorensen of Axtell enjoys the new water pressure associated with the new culinary water system. He said that its great for watering lawns, washing cars and especially for drinking. REAL PRESSURE - Bill |