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Show f rjf iliriiHft if'fitjii &&& pti qwftnBft ijji iiurm m jfiinnitirTylOfr -- fiiitrniJiiittr'iaiQMiH 13 . tE Papon Wednesday, March 8, 1989 Number 10 Volume 100 &- - Sfe It i y City Administrator Rodney Watkins Reluctantly Resigns Payson City Administrator Rod Fuellenbach, in favor of Watkins. Watkins resigned his position "Rod has lasted longer than anyone March 1 on the sixth anniversary of else. He did a fine job. It is hard to his hire date. force a man to leave when he didn't "Mayor and Council, I would want to." When voting to accept like to submit my resignation, ef- the resignation, Fuellenbach said, fective April 1. A written resigna- "Regretfully, aye." tion will be coming soon. I would Mez Stewart, the other councilalso like to thank my friends and man in favor of retaining Watkins, supporters for being here," said said, 1 feel the city has taken a step Watkins. Watkins then left the backward. The majority of the citiroom amid a standing ovation of zens felt we did a great job, but this more than 120 citizens. will cause them to lose confidence Dismissing the administrator in us because of this action. It will was placed on the council's agenda be hard for us to do things for the by written request of two council city because citizens feel we did this members, Steve Hanson and behind their backs. Rod helped JoEllen Whitelock. If Watkins make good things happen." hadn't resigned, those two and Stewart elaborated further, Councilman Mike Rogers indicated "When this first happened on Octothey would have voted to dismiss ber 5, I asked for reasons for the Watkins. "I would like to express my thanks for the six years of service. I say he has made a difference which will have an impact forever. He has made a visual difference in the sewer plant facilities, electrical power, the new industrial park on the west and the golf course on the east," said Mayor Curtis Arrington. He then closed the meeting from audience response. In a later interview, Watkins said, "There was no point. The three members had their minds made up, so there was no point in fighting it." Watkins also felt "The majority vote and I have basic philosophical and value differences that make it impossible to Work with. "Watkins is pursuing other avenues of employment. In a private interview. Mayor Arrington said, "I feel like Payson City lost. They accuse him of power his and mine. Some council members think Rod Watkins runs the city without counsel. But he has counseled with me behind closed doors, on the phone, and in meetings. He didn't make any dcci- - Watkins. "I have researched this issue and made up my own mind," he said. Mayor Arrington stated concerning Rogers, "Certain behaviors are not acceptable to citizens of the community, and the citizens should make it known. I can like and work with a man, but I don't have to like his behavior." "Rod is not a vindictive man and will work up to the last day. During this month he will be completing projects and working on the budget," said Arrington. Michelle Moon, as Shelby, and Linda Ludlow as M'Lynn the PCT's hilarious production "Steel Magnolias" ft liely exchange Steel Magnolias Starts Council Sets Special Meeting, Approves Water Buy Shelly is Named Payson Employee of the Month A new hilarious hit comedy, "Steel Magnolias," will be present- Payson City Center, 439 West features a cast who combines talent, Utah Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Tickets skill and humor in the portrayals of ed with an cast at are $4 for adults and $3 for students the six characters. Payson Community Theatre's win and seniors. Group rates are availAllison Hickman Warner is cast able for ten or more. For informaas Truvy Jones, owner of the beaulends a ter production. The show will be tion call 4 or ty shop. Truvy's character the into March direction the Under 9, 10, 16, 11; 17, of presented touch professional delightful insight 18; and 23, 24, and 25 at the of Charles Lynn Frost, the play lives of the characters. Polly Dunn is Annelle Dupey Desoto, the serious and yet funny assistant in the beauty parlor. Michele Garbett Moon is cast as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie, the diabetic who marries and matures in her relationship with her mother, M'Lynn Eatenton. Linda Ludlow plays M'Lynn, the proper southern j Eldon Shelley is recognized as the kids how and what to do with mother. (he February Employee of the mechanics. His mother, Ida ShelClick Ball, as feisty Clairee Month for Payson City. "It was a ley, still resides in Payson. Belcher, widow of the former may"I like the challenge of the diesel or, creates a new dimension in hisurprise. I didn't think it would ever kappCn others have been with engine, he said. Another positive larity. Elaine Guest, as Ouiser the city longer, and I thought they aspect of his job "is the good bunch (pronounced Weezer) Boudreauz, is descrv'd it more. The people are of guys. They are a fantastic bunch a witty contrast to Belcher. The two real nice who work for die cil y - he of guys, the best guys, and we get contrasting personalities are a sajd whimsical combination. along real good." Eldon has always enjoyed workShelley has worked for the city Brenda Russell has assisted Frost for len years. "I was hired at the ing with cars. "I have worked on in directing, and is also over props. shops as a mechanic in October diesel, ambulances, cop cars, and Renee Kennedy has designed cos1979; he said. Prior to that, Eldon other vehicles. I always like to tumes, and Richard Lindsay will do worked as a truck driver for the work in the grease, he said. He has sound and lights. Frost also defoundry for nine years. His experi-th- e also passed this knowledge and skill signed the sets. ence on different jobs has made him to his children, including his The humorous play is set in the daughter. "She can take care of her- southern town of Chinquapin, He met his wife, Janet, who is self," he said. Louisiana, and shares the insights, from Eureka, on a blind date. They He hopes he is remembered "for feelings, and every-da- y experiences daCd for about a month and then being a hard worker and doing a of women in the community. Centhey got married. They are the par- - good job." He received part of his tered in a beauty parlor, the lives of ents 0f thrce sons and one daughter, training in a high school mechanics the women change as they share Mjke, Marie, Jim, and Rodney, class, and then was classified as a feelings and thoughts on men, or- They also have three grandchildren. marriage, and life. The six women The council postponed decisions "j form a sense of community with a hope I've been a good father. I on water rights concerning a new have a I been have southern flavor that is both warmly really family subdivision to be built near the golf proud 0f 1 have tried to teach them d and delightfully real. course. The Jirn Winterton Subdi- - t0 honest-wi- th themselves and "I am excited about the play as it 11 lots with other vision will be developing people," he said, gives an exploration of human near the new Gladstan Course. An Eldon learned his mechanic skills u..i u. from a feminine relationships engineer will be retained to evaluate from his father, Levi Shelley. "My Janet also like to travel throughout viewpoint. It presents a deep phiwater dramage, and other problems da(j was a mechanic 3nd taught all the country, losophy from a feminine vantage with the water in the new subdivi- point as far as perspective," said sion. Frost. "It has taken the country by The council will also have city storm." attorney Dave McMullin review (cont. on page 2) plans for water purchased from the Goosenest Land Company. Upon recommendation, the council will make a decision concerning the de velopment in the subdivision. In decision concerning the golf course, the city council approved 13-1- 9 Holly Bioadhead and Betty Quinn to open the restaurant at the golf Safety for their children is a Santaquin City organizations course. concern of the citizens and San- have pledged $200 toward the SanCouncilman Kent Fuellenbach taquin City Council. taquin Queen Contest. This show It has now been determined that noted that a grant had not been obCouncilman LaMar Openshaw of support will develop the program the leading cause of death is cancer. tained to upgrade the water system reported that a Public Safely Grant and enhance the production. In an effort to fight this deadly disin Haskellville. "There were 11 of $17,250 was given to the city. ease, Mayor Curtis Arrington has chances, and we were number 12. The city will add $5,000 to the proclaimed Monday, March 13, We will be the first ones if some- funds to place a sidewalk on both through Sunday, March 19, as Dafsides of the street from 300 to 500 one doesnt get approved by fodil Days. Association of Govern- West on Main Street. Light poles For every $3 donation, ten fresh, ments," he said. "We need to help will be moved back to the fence to n daffodils will be delivthese people find a means of repair- - meet the standards for the sidewalk, ered. Businesses and employers are Mayor Lynn Crook also noted ing their water line." encouraged to place advance orders Mayor Arrington proclaimed that the city is working with Nebo for distribution to employees, cusMarch 9 as "Daffodil Days" for School District in putting a side- tomers, nursing homes, hospitals, walk from the school to Main Payson City. and patrons. This is a program sponsored by Street. An engineer is calculating problems for the cowboys and the For orders, contact Kathy Branthe American Cancer Society. For the cost of putting in a sidewalk on officials don, local chairman of the event, at every $3 donation, 10 daffodils will each side of the road from the First Security Bank, 465-921be given. The money raised will be school to 300 West and 100 South, Advanced orders are appreciated. The Senior Citizens' Center is used in cancer research. Connie future discussed The plans city Daffodil Carrasco presented the program to proceeding with their plans. Berk originated in for emergency preparedness. The Canada with Days the Canadian Cancer the council in behalf of Kathy Peterson, Senior Citizen Board was offered an emergency shelSociety. This festive special event Member, reported on the costs for city Brandon, local chairman. ter Payson City. The bishops of is now observed by many American by also He formica and carpet. said, In other business: each ward contacted the members Cancer Society Divisions. It serves The council voted to remain a "We will approach the seniors for whom they thought might want to as a 'kick-of- f to the nationally desFimember of the Utah Municipal help with this cost." Chief Ralph Cancer Control Month of Crook reported that Hales, con- - use the facility. ignated nance Cooperative. Coomes and Officer Jim Bailey April, and the society's educational Business licenses were approved tractor for the center, wants to close were available to transport anyone and g residential crusade. there felt his Peterson out contract for "Exotic Animals" for raising who needed assistance. flowers are a The Center the at were bright several yellow, council The and bobcats. problems lynx symbol of hope of the increasing tabled the request for a business li- - that needed to be addressed before The city will install a new wa- progress that exists in cancer concense for Jerome Rasmussen until settling the contract, an terproof bulletin board in the li- trol. The survival rate is continualThe city will place further investigation in the applica- brary. Stephanie Morgan, librarian, ly rising, with the present rate at 50 Sethe at Zone" "Unloading tion. sign felt this would be a good project pcrcenL Proceeds will benefit cancer Payson Cleanup Days has been nior Citizen Center to accommodate and help notify the citizens of research, education, and service af- - the handicapped. Crook will present week for the tentatively planned events in the library. a cost to the council. programs in Utah. ter Easter. dismissal. I asked for documentation and evidence for the dismissal of the administrator. To this day, I haven't seen or heard anything to warrant a dismissal." According to Stewart, "I would like to see more citizens become involved in the community-ke- ep their Fingers on the pulse and find out what's going on. They should be more aware of things happen ing." Councilman Steve Hanson said, "The resignation, in my opinion, The Payson City administrator was in the best interest of Payson during a City." He would not elaborate fur- position will be ther. Councilwoman Whitelock special work session Saturday, March 1 1 at 1 p.m. The council set could not be reached for comment In previous action. Councilman the special meeting during the Mike Rogers was restrained from council meeting mRch 1 following voting on the issue concerning Rod resignation of administrator Watkins because his residence in Rod Watkins. In other action last week the the city was in question. Councilman Rogers, who drove from council approved purchase of water Nevada to attend the meeting, said, rights and discussed a proposed sub- "I wanted the public to know that division near Gladstan Golf Course. The council approved $43,813 to by court order 1 could not vote on this issue until March 1. In an purchase water rights. The money will be used to purchase 175.25 agreement between the two attorneys, all rights to vote on all issues acre feet of water from a well. The would be in effect as of March 1 city dickered with Dallas Young for and that the document said it 'would water rights and reduced the be as if the court restraining order price from $350 to $250 per acre sions without me." never existed.' " f001- Arrington also felt "Rod resigned "We have saved 17,725 from the assaid also that in division people rather than cause a great Rogers bid, said Mayor Curtis previous sumed his vote without knowing. the community." "The money to purchase Arrington. he said But when he questioned, "Payson City eats administrators come from the re- will the water alive," said Councilman Kent would have voted to dismiss serves since it was not budgeted 465-328- 465-331- 7. ." good-nature- Councilman Found Guilty of DUI in Utah County Court Payson Councilman John Michael Rogers was found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle by Judge LaMar Horrocks, in the Utah County Justice of the Peace Court, Second Precinct Rogers was not present at the February 28 trial. According to de- Rogers again stated he was a councilman of Payson City and could walk home. Morgan took Rogers through five field sobriety tests, and according to Morgan, "By his performance, and in my judgment, he was under the influence." Sgt. Doug Whitney, fense attorney Summer Hatch, the county sheriffs deRogers was working at a new job veteran of in Nevada and could not attend. The partment, came as backup to Mord gan. He testified he watched one of case was prosecuted by Phil of the county attorneys office. the field tests, and felt there was no question that Rogers was under the influence. Whitney said he checked Utah the Mike Morgan, of car and found five beer testiRogers' Sheriffs Department, County can was open and still cans. One fied he pulled Rogers over shortly after 1 a.m. on December 3. Rogers contained beer. There was no had been driving east on 100 North indication as to when the cans were in Payson. "He crossed the center put in the truck. Upon arriving at the county jail, line with a quarter of his vehicle intoxilizer test was performed on an the across back swerved and right hand side of the road with a quarter Rogers. Morgan said it showed of his vehicle. At that point, I Rogers had an alcohol level of .20 turned on my lights. He turned on in his system. (The legal level for 600 East and it took about four intoxication is .08.) 14-ye- ar Had-fiel- blocks before he stopped," Morgan said. Rogers was driving a newer red Chevy truck. Morgan said that as Rogers exited from the truck, "he had the smell of alcohol strong on his breath. Mr. Rogers said he was a councilman and lived down the street. He pointed down 600 East and said he could walk home from here," Morgan testified. When he asked Rogers if he would submit to an alcohol test, Morgan said Judge Horrocks said, "Since there is no defense, he is guilty as charged." Hadfield then submitted Rogers' former driving record which showed a previous citation for DUI. It was not determined if there was conviction of the prior DUI. Sentencing will take place within 30 days. Driving under the influence is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 andor 60 days in jail. Santaquin Plans Safety Sidwalks Daffodil Days Set for March Moun-tainlan- field-grow- 13-1- 6. fund-raisin- ? |