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Show page Five - Ceils on tho Railroad history Is about to be made on the Navajo Reservation with the start up of the electric railroad in the world. ' Test runs will begin In early August for the Black Mesa & Lake Powell Railroad, built to haul coal from mines at Black first Mesa to the Navajo Generating Station near Page,Ariz. Runs for stockpiling are expected to Full begin In operation will commence next May. The quiet bum of the electric locomotives will herald the beginning of anew age in railroadan age of computer-controlle- d, ing transpollution-fre- e portation, using more efficient high voltage tor power. 'The $52.5 million railroad was selected by Navajo Power Project participants as the best method of bring coal across 78 miles to the Navajo Station. i will shine at F dir Beautiful Kane County" Is the theme which will be carried out In the Floriculture section of the. Kane County Fair, according 25-K- About 19,000 kilowatt-hou- rs will be used during each round trip. Modem In every respect, the train Is powered by three Gen. eral Electric locomotives, each valued at $500,000 and each capable of producing 6,000 horsepower (diesel equivalent). A computer located in the lead locomotive will control every aspect of the trains operation. However, an "observer" will be aboard at all times, and can operate the train manually. Noise levels from operation of the train will be greatly reduced because the train will ride on tracks laid In 1,440-fo- ot sections welded from 156-m- - County 50-K- erhead system of wires called a "catenary system. Power will be purchased from the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority. Floriculture i' 25-K- to supervisor Theresa Owen, with arrangement In one open class featuring "Kane County In Bloom." All types of flowers and arrangements, Including garden flowers, wild flowers, dried, etc. will have a place in the ile 39-f- rails. floriculture section of this These rails are laid on ng year's fair. concrete ties, manufacThe junior section Is especitured in Camp Verde, Arizona. ally attractive and youngsters The BM & LF Is the Ar t train are encouraged to enter their to use concrete ties for Its enarrangements In this section tire route. which will feature "The Horse The train will pull 73 huge, Shew at the Fair. Dress up bottom-dump cars, purchased your arrangement with this from Gunderson, Inc. of Porttheme In mind. Each car has a There will also be a house land, Oregon. of 122 tons. plant section so dust off the capacity When In full operation, the house plants and bring them in. will deliver about 10,000 Mrs. Owen also noted that train tons coal per trip. Plans of "there will he a repeat of the call for three trips a day, six special section, open class, days a week. featuring "Holiday Gaiety." SeLoading and unloading will be lect Thanksgiving, Christmas, done automatically while the Valentine Easter, Halloween, Is train moving. Loading will have or any other holiday you take about 90 minutes at the a mind to and enter your Klethla Valley facilities, where rangement.1 coal will arrive on t five-mi- le Mrs. Owen also noted that conveyor belt from the Black a copper bowl, donated by the Mesa mine. Red Hills Motel, will be awardThe loaded train will take ed to the exhibitor accumulatabout two hours and 40 minutes ing the most blue ribbons in the to travel from the loading site floriculture section. to the generating station, where For further lnformation, you unloading from bottom-ducontact the or call may anjof cars will take about 20 minutes. Ar Thresa Owen, following: The return time to the loadlene Gouldlng, June Long, Ade- ing site will be less than two line Egbert, Sarah Thomas, hours. Average speed for the Donna Griffith or Connie Gouldround trip will be about 35 lng. miles per hour, with top speed at abort 55 miles per hour. long-lasti- Five McKay Raps EPA torvotion Use of electricity to power the train will avoid possible problems of obtaining diesel fuel. John Monde ro, supervisor of the rail road, said some trains have been using V systems for years, but the V system was chosen because It will require only one electrical substation, while a V system would have required four substations. The resultant savings amounts to about $750,000. Salt River Project, manager of the Navajo Generating Station will operate the train. Other participants in the Navajo Project are Arizona Public Service Co Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Nevada Power Co., Tucson Gas and Electric Co and the UJS. Bureau of Reemation, which will use Its share of power to pump water from the Colorado River for the Central Arizona Project. The train will receive electrical power, somewhat like an electric streetcar, from an ov. - Page 2, 1973 August THE SOUTHERN UTaH NEWS August 2, 1973 Building the railroad was a job for pioneers, because good topographical maps did not exist for most of the 7 route. Aerial surveys began as soon as the railroad contract was signed with Morrison-Knuds- en Co. at Boise, Idaho in Then ground survey0. or's worked eastward from the station site. Surveyors were followed by Proposal Congressman Gunn McKay said today be felt the Environmental Protection Agency's proposals for cleaning Utahs air were Inequitable and represented a poor choice by the agency. mid-197- archeologists, under the direction of the Museum of Northern Arizona, who made excavations In a letter to acting EPA Administrator Robert Frl, McKay said It was unfortunate that more reasonable actions could not be proposed. As an example, McKay said emission controls could be placed on used cars at the time they are sold, rather than requiring this Installation at the time of thesals, the EPA goal would be accomplished gradually and with far less Immediate Impact on the citizens. This particular requirement, McKay said, would work a hardship on people who could afford it least, artd represented a re-- eresstvnjax. "1 agree that Utah needs to ties targeted by the EPA also take steps to clean its air and would be unfair, McKay said. way. "But As long as citizens of Salt Workmen first broke ground water, Rep. McKay said. recommended a Lake and other Wasatch Front In February 1971 at the station the EPA has the state counties were restricted, It was end of the line, while surveyors plan which would hurt Front. Wasatch and choke the unfair that Tooele and other adand archeologists continued emisThe the counties were unregas joining rationing, their work. stricted. The railroad crosses laud sion controls for older cars, the parking lot construction I wish to register my disleased from theNavajoandHopl satisfaction with proposals ban, and the other restrictions Indian tribes. combine tor a devastating immade by the EPA, and encourFences have been constructed on Utah residents and on pact age the agency to make more to route keep along the entire states vital tourist trade. reasonable recommendations to small animals and sheep from the 1 deal with Utahs pollution prostrongly favor more moderwandering onto the tracks. Catate action. blems, McKay said. tle guards are Installed at each road Intersection. Signs at crossings and other strategic locations caution against pedes6LEIIDALE HEWS KOTES trian o r other traffic. Approximately 70 large culverts have been built under the Mr. Albeit Warner Nielsen . kerhoff and family from Cedar railroad for sheep and cattle from Cortez, Colorado,' was City, Miss LaPrlel Brlnkerhoff to cross. Many of these culverts are large enough for a vehicle here for sever days seeing bis from her work In Salt Lake to pass under the tracks. Three parents, the Ruben Nielsens. City, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Sorenlarge underpasses have been Albert is employed with the son and family also from Cedar FAA Agency. built at more frequently-use- d City, Mason and Laurel Cottam Rex and Margaret Bauer acand their daughter Linda and her road crossings. husband from Mesa, Mae RanThese different types of uncompanied Cheryl and Richard derpasses and culverts Insure Horlacher and children of Salt dall also from Mesa; Legrand, June and Jimmy Brlnkerhoff convenience of movement for Lake City on a tour to Canada and down the coast where they from St. George, RMon Champeople and livestock alike, Monwill have an extended vacation. berlain from Blandlng, Mr. and de ro said. Dale and Ueena llolyoak and Mrs. Keith Anderson from children from Canada are here Tempe, Cleo and Jani el Connell visiting relatives and friends and children from Nevada. and her parents, the Malcolm Mrs. 11a Mae Campbell took L. Robinsons. her son Mason to Salt Lake City Mr. and Mrs. Lue H. Brink-erho- ff whore1 he will undergo major were in San Bernardino surgery and remain in the hosWEATHER over the weekend seeing thelp pital for several days. son Kent who is still In the Melvin and Shiela Jackson and children left this week for hospital there. Many folks from far and near Texas, where he Is stationed have been here the last week with the Uniqd States Air Forattending family reunions, ence. The have been here visitjoying the 4th celebration and ing his parents, the Cleon Jack-so- ns and other relatives and visiting, namely: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harris and family and friends. Marilyn Johnson and children Miss Carma Jackson who has all from Fredonia, CleoHarris, been in Germany this summer her daughter Mary and her huswith her sister Rita returned band from Nevada, Bruce and home this week. Rita was transTerry Jackson and the Merrill ferred to New York from GerBuntings all from Page; the many In her job. Wm. L. Roberts from Blanding, The Swain Anderson family Elizabeth, Dot and Lonna were reunion was held at Duck Creek at the home of their parents, on Saturday July 28 with a large the Rex McArthurs; Jeriiyn group from several states in Pugh and Sue Davis from Provo, attendance and enjoying the toMr. and Mrs. Charles M.Brin- - getherness of this huge family gathering. LDean Anderson Is President of this organization. Crazyliorse Campground part-time- 7:00 a.m. to Store Hours:;. 1 For all your picnicking & camping needs ozs. She weighed 7 ladder, filter pump and treating kit. Call LARGE room apt. new J12rc stove and refrigerator. $75. 3, 0)9. J19rc TWO choice elevated lots, No. 1 and No. 2 in Block C of VerFURNISHED apartment torrent milion eights Subdivision, No. J26rc i, Kanab. Both lots 75x115. 149 E. 100 N., Ph. J12rc WANTED 644-26- 644-244- OPENING, Secretary, Kanab High School. To apply call 06. WE want listings. K costs nothy ing to list your property. 644-24A2-1- Judd, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY at $33 a too or $42 a ton delivered to Kanab 477-372- 2C WANT TO BUY used fruit jars. WANT TO buy P. Judd. one-hal- GUARANTEED watch repair. service. Hearing aid rc batteries. Kanab Drug, 875-224- elevated lots, No and No. 2 In Block C of Vermillion Heights Subdivision, No. 1 Kanab. Both lots 75x115. E.A. Rascoe, 149 E 100 N. Ph. TWO choice 1 Ma Bell ONE OF the finer things of life Blue Lustre carpet dean, er. Rent electric shampooer $L Mace Market, Kanab. J19-ch not soliciting 644-29- 25. J12re A9 REDUCE safe and fast with GoBeee Tablets and "water pills Kanab Drug Mountain Bell Is not soliciting for advertising In the Yellow Pages of Its telephone dir- TREE Service Is offering the following equipment for sale: Bucket Truck with approx. 50 working height," Pitman" 12" Chipper (will chip limbs up to 8" In diameter), 6x6 CEDAR E-- ectory at this time, according to St. George exchange manager J26-S1- SUNBURN? Dennis Wood. said that businessmen have been calling the telephone company about salesman soliciting advertising In the "Yelor the "phone low Pages Wood Toco-Dor- 1260 m XU "Hi-Rang- er" 3p Skin disorders? Try Vitamin Eream per tube at Kanab Army Truck with winch and boom. To see this equipment contact: Burton L. Rust, Owner, Cedar Tree Service 63 J26Jfi3j Drug. book. North 300 East. Cedar City. 7. Utah 64720, Ph. SELL OR TRADE Mountain Bell salesmen will not be canvassing for Yellow Pages advertising In the St. George area until August 20. Anyone selling Yellow Pages advertising at this time would represent an Independent directory not the Mountain Bell telephone directory, Wood ex- 686-465- J19-A- near Salt Lake City, 7 rooms, 34 bcths, garage; sell or trade for similar or smaller In Kanab. Box 111 Kanab. Ph. HOUSE 643-27- 58. A2-9- plained. He said that all Mountain Bell directory salesmen carry Identification cards to verily their affiliation with the com- Ph. 10 943-51- 84. A2-30- Conventional Financing Approved 562 No. Main A2-30- OLDER early American, 5 bedroom bouse, see to appreci- ate. Call 643-29- 1970 586-451- 4 with 4 x 12 644.2248. 444-24- lbs. Ll2 pd. trailer two bedroom Call A2re tip-o- ut. 4C 4r 4c r. t MALESTAfi lR6iERTIES East Cantor Ph. r Kanab 49 Fredonia. 92, A2-9- 12-- 65 360 Acres - Beautiful suiting - some water available. $125 per acre. UTAH pd. Brand electric wheat grinders Also different band models. Ph. 64 GRAIN COMPARE OUR PRICES CEDAR MEMORIALS A. J28A2nd x 47 TRAILER, clean. See J26-A- 2e at Honey Motel. ponies, mother and daughter. Call the salesman and tho middleman. Our services also Include Monument cleaning and repair and adding death dates In the cemetery. TWO BATHS 644-56- TWO beautiful Shetland ter prices. Weve eleminated BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME THREE BEDROOMS 9C 4 x 4 1965 dodge Crew P.W. $900 with winch, $600 without. pd. Because wa design, engrave and Install the markers ourselves, we can offer YCU bet- pany. FHA-V.- Le-Ro- y 644-278- f land for SECTION and sale. Make offer. Also ranch for lease, consisting of 400 acres with home. Sprinkling tystem half finished. Location, Cane Beds, Ariz. Hilda J14rc Perkins, (602) SPECIAL SERVICES A2c 644-29- HOMES and lots for sale ALL new Philco Bendix coin laundry available In Kanab. Write Furgii, 2526 Highland Drive. Salt Uke City, Utah, FISrc 7. J26-A- or 6442789 A19rc 150 TONS of hay Call NEW home, never lived In. Concrete sidewalks and driveway. New furniture J12rc optional Le-Ro- 6C FOR SALE Mr, and Mrs. Owen A. Johnson of Fredonia are the proud parents of a girl born July 28, 1973. incud-in- g pool, swimming 644-26- u,v 7 days a week lip.m. Ft 12 ONE 644-24- Grocery ' OFFICE space available in Ka J23rc nab. Call 6442443. EXPERIENCED waitresses, . full or Mostly evening work. Also bus boys or girls. Contact Peaches or or Donna or call Trails End Restaurant. J21rc Gas rationing In the few coun- to preserve historical Indian artifacts In the path of the rail- FOR SALE FOR RENT HELP WANTED " 4t 4c $44-299- 4 BUYS OF THE WEEK 4c 4c 4c t! Izii h nnQ C!1 Lets 4t h &r.drasd Eifsfss lb br.t 343 ceres raiA ferisifsa raster bwat ed 132x203 Eli Lit ebran 137 axes 4 rJfes lest ef 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 50f!:d Oil Ccffb Pcnslt. k frszt Cdh, fell cart by FRONTIER REALTY LtRoy Judd ZenithTVs Gift ware id Maytag Sporting goods L uggage 3-- 5 ! Bik es Ckaidju Pr ' ) SajUdokM- - ) OSH Ph. 644-248- 1 BARGAIN DARN ! 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