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Show r I f SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS - Thursday, March 27, 1980 - Page Two - struck to rural Utah, in the eyes of many, when the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News announced the discontinuance of r distribution of their papers in outlying areas, and will be covering these places only through mail distribution. While in this area there are not really that many who take the Salt Lake papers, it nonetheless will pose an inconvenience and a hardship on those of us who do want the daily papers from A blow was door-to-doo- a little like a step-chilwho no one cares much about. The Chamber of Commerce is trying to do something about getting the Salt Lake dailies to continue local distribution and it may be well for those concerned to get behind the Chamber's efforts. Again, economics is the key, and if carrier distribution here is to take effect, it will likely only come if there are a good number of subscriptions. Salt Lake City. Kim Haynes and Doug Jacobs seated were chosen as King and Queen of the Kanab Junior Prom Saturday night. They were crowned by last years royalty, Dick Tait and Loretta Clarkson. Mediterranean mare nostrum Tha Romans called "our sea." See Martins For Real Values HOME with approx. 1300 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, two baths, carport and storage. Sun deck approx. 40 ft. long across back. Extra nice carpet and cabinets, full basement walkout, ground level from bottom. Fireplace in upper, plus area reserved for another unit in bottom. Special Cedar Batt siding. This will qualify under the Utah money interest. NEW 8 HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION with 3 1 and other extras. bedrooms, bath, fireplace, This home will qualify under the Utah money. OLDER HOME with 3 bedrooms, basement, fireplace, fruit trees, garden spot, currently with a Farm Home Loan, and can be assumed with some cash to mortgage difference to the qualified buyer. V2 LARGE HOME in an established area, with two full levels. Upper level has 3 large bedrooms, two baths, walkout from kitchen to sun deck. Lower level has walkout ground level. Lower part is approx. 70 with rooms all petitioned, bath partially finished. Many nice extras. ACREAGES WITH FINANCING 40 ac., 62 ac., 110 ac. with highway frontage And Many More A1ARTIN REAL ESTATE 143 last 100 South - Kanab Hi. m Some people are crying they are really trying to isolate us down here and while the move by the dailies is more related to economics than a desire to cut us off from the rest of the state, it does seem to have that effect. Add to that the rumor that Wycoff does not want to renew their contract to carry mail to this area, and also other moves to stop Saturday mail distribution, and the rural citizen does have problems. All of these moves, of course, are related to economic woes. In a study of postal problems written by Richard J. Margolis, titled, At The Crossroads," he says: It will probably come as no surprise to the Postal Service to learn that during my investigations I found not a single rural citizen who seemed prepared to give up his local post office without a murmur. As we have seen, the marriage between Americans and their post office has endured much too long, and has been far too successful, to permit anything but a painful separation. He stated that the first postal deficit back in 1820 was also the occasion in Congress for the first protracted debate between rural and urban interests over postal policy. The debate, he said, set a pattern that in one guise or another was to be repeated again and again, right up to the present. The village post office is a medium for a variety of messages, from political news to local gossip. It is the place where residents are likely to learn of the comings and goings of their neighbors, of births and deaths, weddings and reunions, travels and returns. Other institutions in town - notably churches, schools and civic clubs - may also from time to time transmit important information to the townspeople: but because of its central location in its daily use by residents, the post office looms as the villages most reliable purve(I resent yor of news that.) Guess what I need to do is get those postal employees as newswriters also. But, getting back to the daily newspapers: The Spectrum out of St. George, in the absence of the Tribune and News, is preparing to make a bid for the attention of local readers, and while we may appreciate their trying to fill in the gap, we feel it may be some time before they can really effectively fill that need. It does kind of make us feel -- -- ... e m v w m w w Starting April 1st CHOP T!X Drive Inn ( Formerly Mr. Ds Drive Inn ) Will be open 24 hours a day -- Recently there was a serious oil spill in the Kanab area. While many local residents may not be aware of it, those businesses along this portion of Kanabs Center Street became well aware of it. The recent rains created a large lake in back of the Southern Utah News and one day Bob Houston and myself observed that the lake was reeking w ith the smell of fuel oil. Aghast with horror, Also fearturing Chinese Food 4k A We also cater Southern Ual, The South Utah Nows is publisneo every Thursday' at 40 East Center in Kanab. Utah 84741. The Nows proudly serves Kane County, Utah, and the Arizona Box 90, Strip. Address all communications to P. 0. Kanab, Utah 84741, or telephone (801) Advertising rates available upon request. Second class 20 postage paid at Kanab, Utah 84741 . Newsstand price cents per copy. Yealy subscriptions available. Rates to A A dk AA. n we quickly surveyed the situation and took the only possible course of action. We quickly called the Denver office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Sensing the seriousness of the situation, that agency n quickly dispatched a team by special jet plane to the scene behind the SUNews. My first suspicions were that the oil was coming from Old Yeller (thats my trusty pick-upbut further investigation by the experts from the EPA indicated that that was not the case. (It was a different type oil.) The chief concern of Bob and myself, of course, was for the fish and wildlife of the pond, and as the investigation continued, our most feared suspicions were confirmed: there were no living organisms in the pond. What a tragedy! It was then that our concern and fears spread even further, for with the heavy rains, the oil was being carried down the driveway and onto the Main Street section, in front of the Post Office and down the street, eventually, we presumed, emptying into Kanab Creek. Then the problem really became serious: What about the fish and wildlife in Kanab Creek and along its banks from here to the Colorado and from there to Lake Mead. It was then that the gigantic magnitude of the situation began to close in on the environmental team from Denver. But true to their calling and in patriotic manner, they followed through with their immense and impending task. The last time we saw them they were running down the Kanab Creek below the Ranchos bridge, stopping every fifty feet or so to test the quality of the water. We havent heard from them since. It was later that we found that one of the local fuel oil dispensers was filling an oil tank that was supposed to be almost empty, and while not watching it too closely because it was supposed to be almost it overran, causing empty the oil slick on Lake SUNews. At this writing there seems to be no problem from the oil, it has apparently all been removed. However, the fish and other types of wildlife have not yet returned to the peaceful lake out back. six-ma- ), Serving breakfast from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. 12 different types of omelettes NEW OFFICERS of Sixth Southern District, General mbb- -- mbb- Most people can't think with their mouths open, and most of them find this no serious handicap. KANAB NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Pugh spent the weekend with their son and daughter-in-law- , Larry and Rita in Minersville, Utah. While there the Pugh's tended their grandchildren nane ,vunty addresses ana rredoma and Moccasin, Arizona, $8.00; others, $9.00. The Nows reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement or submitted items. Deadline tor display ads and news copy Is NOON MONDAY; Classified ads. 10 a.m. Tuesday. Marlin B. Brown, publisher and editor. Member Utah Press Association and National Newspaper Association. ISSN No. 0049-165- 9 while Larry and Rita were in Las Vegas for a wedding. They also helped celebrate their granddaughter Heidis second birthday, which was on St. Patricks Day. On their way home, they stoppedanj visited their children, Kent and Karen and family in fedar Citv. Federated Womens Clubs, installed last week include: left to right Phyllis Stewart, parliamentarian; Rhoana Findlay, historian; Eleanor Huffman, corresponding secretary; Kathryn Smith, treasurer; Clyde Vance, second vice president; Joan Wright, first vice president; and Nell Jones, President. Pictured with them is Fay Meyers, State President-Elec- t. Ladies Convention Held in Kanab Spring came dressed white, but in spite of Saturdays inclement weather, the Sixth Southern District Convention of the General Federated Womens Club, held on March 22, was well attended, and very successful. The Kanab Womens Civic Club hosted the convention, and the Ladies Literary League directed the lovely display of arts and crafts. The meeting was held at Chef s Palace and a tasty and wholesome lunch was served to the attendees. The theme of the convention was "Hobbies on Parade, and each club member was encouraged to wear a hat indicating her hobby. Theresa Owen, District President. opened the meeting at 11:30 a.m., and introduced the State President-elect- , Fay Meyers. Nellie Jones led the women in the Club Womens Collect, followed by the presentation of colors by Brownie Troop 591. The Color Guard members were: Heidi Kellor, Shelly Canning, Tiffany Swapp and Scottia Johnson. Laurie Merrell, chairman of entertainment, introduced Kathryn Smith and Joanne Clarkson, who gave individual slide presentations. Kathryns was entitled: People Needand Joanne's ing People. was an original poem she had written and set to music. It was entitled: "Things I love," and Joanne accompanied herself on the guitar, as she sang the poent. Presidents reports were West Side Story Starts Tonight "Tonight, tonight. I'll see my love tonight sing Tony and Maria as they dream of the wonderful hours that are ahead for them. You may not see your love tonight at the Fredonia High gym, but we guarantee that if you do come out to the opening of WEST SIDE STORY, you will be very glad that you did. Fredonia High has been ringing for weeks with the sounds of band, chorus and principals singing the wonderful music of Lenard Bernsteins classic musical tragedy based on Shakespeares romeo and juliet. The production begins at 7:00 p.m. this evening and will run three nights. This will be the final performance for many of our students, who have helped us to success' in such shows as TOM SAWYER, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, HARVEY, DONT DRINK THE WATER, THE MOUSETRAP, THE MOUSE THAT ROARED and many, many one. act plays. The Seniors include Kathy Simpson, Kim Simpson, Jeff Bean, Jim Torgerson, Lori Russell. Scott Wilson, Donnie Johnson, Brenda Heaton and Tammy Ross. Graduating band members, who have anchored the music effort throughout the long weeks of practice are Julie Heaton, Margarita Heaton. Vickie Cot-taLadd Brooksby. Kuniko Miyakoshi and Chareena Hoyt. Mr. Richard Ingebrightsen will direct the band and chorus and Mrs. JoAnn Bean is production director. They would like to invite everyone to this special production. Your presence will help to make it a big success. given by Rhoana Findlay, President of the Civic Club, and Jessalyn Swapp, President of the Literary League. Community Improvement Project Committee reports were given by Vicki Parker of the Literary League as proxy for Laurie Herman, Chairman, and by Clyde Vance, Chairman of the Civic Club Committee. President Owen presented a gift to the state representative, and to Virginia Parkes, outgoing District Historian, in appreciation for her many years of service. Kathryn Smith, chairman, commented on the wonderful display of arts and crafts, and announced that all entries were Blue Ribbon winners. Judges for the arts and crafts were: Alta Brooksby, and Richard and Marion Hunkins, of Fredonia. Mrs. Meyers spoke briefly, encouraging club members to continue their involvement with younger people in the clubs, and offering ideas on ways to improve club projects. The majority of the attendees participated in the hat contest and every hat was a winner! Many hobbies were displayed, and much talent was evident in the various entries. It was unique: rocks, worms, music, thread, yarn -you name it; the women wore it on their heads. Winners were: Muriel Swapp, best illustrated; Jess-aly- n Swapp, Funniest; Rhoana Findlay, most involved; Phyl- lis Stewart, most colorful; Clyde Vance, most original; Theresa Owen, Honorable Mention for best hat which wasn't hat, but an Indian Doll in full costume. The following were installed as new officers of the District for a two-yeterm: Nellie Jones, Joan President; Wright, First Vice President; Vance, Second Ode To Our Outhouse was written by Ode to Our Outhouse, The following Clyde Vance, Chairman of the C.I.P. Committee of the Kanab Womens Civic Club, as part of her report to the So. District Convention of the General Federated Womens Clubs, held on March 22, 1980: On a Thursday night in late September Kanab Womens Club called each and every member "Come meet at the Clubroom, To discuss the Park Restroom. s Picnic areas and too, Tennis courts and ball parks, a few, Teeters and swings, and a slide that was blue. But, no place to go, if you really had to! Bar-B-Q- Meeting with the Park Board at its next regular table, Twas determined that BOR funds were available. Should we stop here: Certainly Not! There were cement, lumber, and pots to be bought; Shingles, plumbing, and labor- -a lot, Tools and equipment, volunteers to be sought. Indestructible plumbing was a costly batch, But the Fourth celebration would aid the scratch. Commitments galore and volunteers rushing, By Junes end, Glover said: the Johns would be flushing. The footings and foundations were m by late June, But, no plumber around to play the next tune. Fred and Duff worked together, Got a crew on the job, They measured and leveled, and laid up the block. Twas time for the doors, yet to be bought. Dune Findlay said: Ill buy them, and He did, on the spot! The doors arrived, and the windows were put in, Then the roof and the shingling did begin, The paint was sprayed on from bottom to top, Walks were laid-- no time to stop! From sunrise to sunset, Duff guarded cement that was wet, We all love our children, precious and sweet, But more in the abstract than in the concrete! Clippings were saved, Pictures were shot, A scrapbook was made Of the whole messy lot. Ive written more rhymes, yards and yards of verse, But to read it to you would make matters worse. So, when at the park, you are some day, Be comfortable and go-y- ou wont have to pay. Clyde Phyllis Stewart, Parliamentarian; Rhoana Fin- dlay, Historian; Kathryn Smith, Treasurer; Eleanor Huffman, Corresponding retary; Margaret Clark, cording Secretary. Meetings: Wd. and Sat. - Kanab Caurthousa-7:3- 0 p.m. Open Mattings - First Sat. of aach month - Public Wakama SecRe- For Information or balp call 644-87- 44-2384 48-2219 43-5732 mUmvwmaam Special Sale! Spring Planting Time ! Shipment of Shrubs and Trees in bareroot or potted. This weeks sale item: Big Assorted Fruit Trees in containers 5-g- al. Regularly $ 12.95 Now $10.95 Sale effective through April 5 Green Thumb Nursery 70 So. Main |