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Show fW- - wC :: ciiTri Charges Dropped Against Thomas Leighty All 77 Ultali 0 IVWJ outnern ' T s-O- against Thomas E. Leighty, Fredonia town marshall, have been dropped, according to Leightvs lawyer William A. Flick, in a telephone interview & May 26. Leighty was originally scheduled to appear for trial June 2 in Flagstaff, Coconino County Division Court no. 2 before Judge Mangum. Flick said the time period something for Volume 50 Number 43 Thursday, May 28, 1981 Kanab Utah 84741 Everyone Single Copy 25c four arson charges for the trial had expired as the defendant by law was to be tried within 120 days of his initial appearance, which was Jan. 8. He. therefore, should have been tried no later than May 8, but wasnt, so, because this violated the speedy trial clause in the constitution, the charges were dropped. Flick said. howear, the state has the opporturity to retry the case and ask for a new trul. Leighty was indicted by a grand jury Jan. 15 and arraigned Jan. 19. He was to be tried by R. Wavne Ford, Arizona attorney general. Cpl Cecil Cram, Coconino County Sheriff's Department had delivered 13 subpoenas to art residents last week and those were to have appeared a witnesses for the prosecution Commission Sees Ranch As Bucket of Worms By Loren Webb Calling the Deer Springs Ranch a bucket of worms, Kane County Commissioners and the county attorney discussed what steps to take in settling a building permit dispute on the subdivision in the county in their May 19 meeting held in the court house in Kanab. Deer Springs Ranch is located in the eastern portion of the county and its principal developer Dale Clarkson was not invited to the public meeting while the commissioners discussed whether to work out an agreement or to litigate the subdivision which commissioners feel has inadequately met county ordinances and though approval was given by the planning commission in 1976, the county commission refused to take action. Commissioner Robert Russell feels the county "was set up. County attorney Kirk Heaton said, 1 believe the county has led the subdevelopers down the wrong path, meaning the development which is zoned forest recreation 3, was given approval too easily, when the matter should have been looked into more. Heaton said the development is half in now, even though the commission has placed a subdivision moratorium on subdivisions that dont meet their approval in the county. He said if the commission would get tough on building permits and subdivisions in Dale Clarkson, spokesman for a citizen zoning committee presents the committees recommendations on subdivision building ordinances to the Kane County Commissioners at their May 19 meeting. The recommendations were referred to the Planning the future, the county would reached by meeting with the not have as many problems. developers. Heaton and Noel Mike Noel, a planning said the subdivision is curcommission member and rently in green belt and should Commissioner Calvin Johnson be taken out so it can pay felt an agreement could be taxes. Ron Lord, a county building official, said a lot of people have invested large amounts of money in the Deer Springs land and would like to some kind of agreement reached so things can get T v - Commission. going, But Russell said, when he was first shown a plat of the proposed subdivision, it show-se- e ed that the homes would be built in one area, which he limit will be in six-tro- effect for opening weekend of the general fishing season, for all areas of the May State. The purpose of the six-trlimit is to reduce the large take of fish the first two days, so the quality of fishing will be kept at a high level during the following weeks. In all streams and rivers of the state, a daily bag or possession limit must not include more than two trout or salmon over 13 inches. The size limit is an effort to increase the number of fish in rivers and streams. A new set of fishing regulations will be in effect during the 1981 general season on the Provo River between the Highway 5 bridge and east d of Woodland and the diversion 6 miles below Deer Creek Reservoir dam. Artificial flies and lures only well be allowed. All brown, brook and cutthroat trout over 13 inches must be released. The limit for each of these species is two fish less than 13 inches long. The normal limit of eight applies to rainbow trout in this portion of the river. However, not more than two rainbows more than 13 inches in length may be kept. Some ot tne local fishing areas are listed below in the southern region fishing forecast for 1981: Scenic Antimony Creek streams with a lot of small wild rainbow trout. Unim30-3- out Cl A! , IT 1 $ fewer? Duck Creek lake Stocked for opening weekend. A light winter makes carry-ove- r of fish possible. Forest Service camp should be open and available for campers. UpEnterprise Reservoir per Enterprise Reservoir was Hospital. Miss Isabell was Involved In a May 22 about 25 miles east of Kanab. one-c- ar rollover Auto Accidents Near Kanab Injure 2 Persons The other accident, involvtwo, unrelated car women two were accidents, ing Peggy Bond, 19, of rollover Orvilla, Colorado, occurred injured after one-ca- r and taken to the Kane County about the same time one mile north of Tod's Store, or Long Hospital, where they were treated and released May 22. Valley Junction. Utah HighThe first accident involving way Patrol Trooper David Carla Jean Isabell, 19, San Marcos, California, occurred when she apparently fell asleep at the wheel, awoke, then overcorrected and ran off With the creation of a the road, rolling her 1975 Cultural Events Committee, times the GFWC-Kana- b Datsun two and one-hal- f Womens trailer four Civic Club is endeavoring to and her times, according to Dean bring to Kanab a series of Pierson, Utah Highway Patrol. cultural presentations for the Pierson said the accident enjoyment of the community happened about 25 miles east and surrounding areas. of Kanab on Highway 89 about They would like to begin 9:25 a.m. Miss Isabell had their series with a Christmas been able to crawl out of the season presentation by the car when the Kane County Utah Opera Company of Amal and the Night Visitor, ambulance arrived to transa cost of $4,000.00. For this into at Kanab. her port Pierson said Miss Isabell reason, the KWCC is solicitwas in the process of moving ing funds from community from Escondido, California to residents for this initial offering. Letters have been Page, Arizona. In drained last year for repairs on the dam. As a result, the water level is very low this year. Catchable rainbow troup will be planted for the opening. Fishing is predicted to be fair. Fish Lake Fishing should The onlv alternative would be to deputize a park officer for months and thin rotate to another officer whu It is acceptable, Glazier said. No decision was reached there. In a similar action, the commission approved the hi: ing of Russ J. Mousaw as jailer at the Kant County jail. full-tim- e Snake Trips Local Power A large blow snake was blamed for a one hour powet outage in Kane County and Fredonia Monday night and Tuesday morning, according to CP National spokesman, Ted Cox. According to information received by CP National from Garkane Power Association, who wheels power for CPN, a large blow snake got into the Garkane switch rack at Glen Canyon City. The result was a power outage in Kanab, the Valley area and Fredonia fiom 12.15 to 1:03 a.m. (DST) Snakes alive. dark. . probably . now . . it sure was however, it's baked snake! Excell said Bond was heading southbound when she appar- ently swerved to miss a rabbit and ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected and rolled her 1981 Plymouth and t trailer one time. He said Bond was in the process of moving to Santa Ana, California. She was then taken to the hospital by EMT's. Support For Opera Sought sent out to over 150 county residents explaining that a donation of $100.00 will entitle the donor to a family season pass for all events, and a donation of $75.00 will entitle the donor to a season pass for two persons. The Utah Opera Company must be guaranteed the $4,000 sum before they can be booked and bookings are now being made for Amal.... The Womens Club plans to schedule other cultural offerand ings throughout 1981-8has been encouraged to pursue this much needed endeavor by the enthusiastic response they received when they presented the Utah Opera Company in Kanab on March 24, 1981. be good with fish averaging a The ice is off the lake tis year and a good crowd is expected. The best fishing will be from boat, with shore fishing being much slower. Bait fishing with worms or (Continued on page six) half-poun- ..js U-3- ?c.: Olm-stea- Carla Jean Isabell, of San Marcos, California only head and leg can be seen Is shown beinghelped by EMTs. She was taken back by ambulance to Kane County the tests, but the county can't afford to do it. Glazier said the police association does not recognize the National Paik officer's training Fish Limit Changed F or 30-3- 1 ay Opening , A , said turned out to be in meet with the committee and It was county commission but Russseparate areas. ell would not budge, since he Russaid misrepresented." sell. Heaton added, we (the felt that wasn't the committee's purpose. county) hae to protect ourAfter the committee left. selves, but its done and we cant make them undo it. He Russell said the committee's said the new integrated plan "seems to be an obvious building code ought to be attempt to circumvent the unified with the subdivision state ordinance." Because of Russell's strong feelings abzoning ordinance. No decision was made at out the subdivision. Commithat time, but Dale Clarkson ssioner Johnson asked that said his group would be Russell not vote on the issue in meeting with the commission the planning commission on the subject sometime the meeting, which Commissioner Russell is a voting member of. first part of June. In a related matter, a zoning Heaton also felt the planning study committee, organized at commission "has been slapthe request of the commission, ped in the face twice by the No other to come up with some general county commission. guidelines and steps to help action was taken. In other business, the developers in following ordinances, presented their find- commission approved a moings to the commission. tion bv Mike Noel to begin Spokesmen Vaughn Judd and setting up a special improveDale Clarkson said their ment district for the Kanab proposal was to streamline the Creek Ranchos for assessment subdivision ordinance and purposes. The commission also said make it understandable and workable for all involved. One they owed the state $45,528 for appraisals. They had paid other citizen committee member said he felt good about the $25,000 but are refusing to commission inviting landown- pay the remainder until the ers not living in Kane County state corrects their appraisal to participate in the study. errors, Russell said. In other matters, John W. Commissioner Russell said the first step would be to turn Glazier of the Kane County the committees report to the Sheriff's office discussed the County Planning Commission problems of deputizing a to look over June 4 before National Park Service officer. turning it back to the He said the State Police commissioners with sugges- 1 raining Association requires tions. Clarkson said he would a deputy to attend the police like to set up a workshop to academy until they challenge "Niw proved camping areas are available, but it is a popular spot and available areas fill up. Access Antimony Lakes with drive only. Rainbow trout up to two pounds are available. Light pressure on these lakes in a beautiful setting. Plenty of unimproved camping areas. Stocked with Aaay Creek catchable rainbow trout for opening. Also has population of brown trout and whitefish. Area west of U.S. 89 closed to tcceks on private land. Limited camping along U.S. 89. four-whe- Persons desiring more information may call Mrs. Llovd Vance Chairman, at or send a contribution to her at P.O. Box 139, Kanab, UT. A deadline of June 15, 1981 has been set for the initial solicitation, and if the necessary amount is not received by that date, all monies will be returned to donors, and the Christmas Opera will not be booked. 644-295- ? Getting an elevated look at the country as they pass by are LaNeice Burrows, 10 left and Ann Hibbetts, 10 right both of Kanab. The girls tried some stilt walking for exercise May 21. |