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Show mK FitSa alsgclatici: 467 East 300 south SALT LAKE CITY Sciu, Kanab, Utah 84741 84111 UT iu mss Volume 53 Number 2 Thursday, October 6, 1983 Single Copy 25c North Rim Season r Extended to Oct. According to Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dick Marks, a continuing effort is being made to provide travelers with additional time to visit the park's North Rim. "This year, concessions services and campground operations will remain open well into October," Marks added. Overnight accommodations and related visitor services will be provided to the public through the breakfast meal, Tuesday, October 11. The campground and gasoline station will remain open through October 16. National Park Service visitor information, interpretive programs, and backcountry reservation services will continued through November 1. The park staff on the North Rim reports fall colors of the aspen have already started. A peak display of colors is projected to occur during the week of Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. During the period of reduced services and daytime visitation from October 17 until final closure of State Highway 67, visitors are reminded to pay special attention to their fuel gauge, since gas will no longer be available at the North Rim. Gas will be available at Jacob Lake (43 miles north) and at the V.T. Trading Post (18 miles north). Arizona Department of Transportation officials have assured park staff that State Highway 67 into the park's North Rim w ill remain open to public travel through November 15. barring unusually heavy snowfall that may force an earlier closure. Although the North Rim is restricted from vehicle access once State Highway 67 is closed. Marks stated that the park encourages cross-countr- y ski and snowshoe visitation of the area in compliance with special winter use permits. Permits are available through the Backcountry Reservations office, P.O. Box 129. Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023. Target opening for the 1984 season is before Memorial Day weekend. If snowfall conditions permit, the opening might be as early as May 15. The last day of operations for the businesses on the North Rim are listed below . Kaibab National Forest Kaibab Lodge - Sept. 30 V.T. Trading Post and Gas Station - Mid to late Nov. -- Grand Canyon National Park TWA Services Overnight Facilities -- 4 and meals (Breakfast Oct. 10 Grand Canyon Scenic Oct. II mules rides- Campground, TWA Services, Oct. 16 Camper store and stn. Nat. Park Information. Interpretative programs and Nov. hiking permits on the 11th)- back-countr- y 1 Orderville Gets New Clinic Grant "I lie City of Orderville lias applied lot a 430. (X)0 grant through the Five County Assou.m ion of Governments, and this week received the grant funds to begin the new ntcdual clinic, said Kane County C lei k Kathy Chamberlain. Ihe Five County Government will provide the 430, ()()(), while Kane County will help with labor and supplies amounting to approxiniatelv $5,000. The clime in Oiderville will be serving the Valley area staffed by medical personnel from Samaritan Health Services, Phoenix. Arizona. SHS currently is in operation with Kane County Hospital in Kanab. serving Kanab, Frcdonia and the Valley areas. III! f Kanab Utah Stake has installed a satellite dish just north of the stake center. The new piece of equipment will allow stake members to enjoy programs that the LDS Church broadcasts via American Flag. It was presented for fellow students only, but was a means of good information to them, Kanab City Council. . . Hear Road Problem, GOP Recommendation The Kanab City Council held a meeting on September 27. Mr. Glen Martin expressed his concern to the Council about the new school road and the possibility of it becomding a drag strip. He felt he would like to see the school retain possession of the road and have it locked at night. The Council agreed it would be a future problem and needs to be looked into. Mayor Paul Jenkins told Mr. Martin that he could be sure of the City taking care of the problem when and if the road is turned over to the city. Mr. Brad Whittaker discussed with the Council the meaning of the resolution brought in at a previous meeting. He said that Utah Power and Light would only be acting as the Citys agent. By representing Kanab as an agent, Utah Power & Light can't make a profit on Wapa Power, thus there should be a 25 savings for residentials. Mayor said that with the rate of power rate increases of Utah Power and Light, there really wouldn't be a 25 savings. Mayor Jenkins wanted Attorney Dave Nuffer to look over the resolution to make sure that the City will not be bound. A letter from Joe Houston, Republican Party President, was read, recommending the following as election judges: Ella Crosby, Norma Riddle, Norma Hulet, Danell Pehr-soGayle Brown and Laurie n, Franklin. Councilman West was concerned with the fact that there were no democrat judges. City Manager informed him that no names from the democratic party had been brought it. Councilman Julian Fox made a motion to appoint these six people as election judges. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager McAllister informed the Council that with the new perpetual care system at the cemetery, it would be easier to maintain if only flat headstones were allowed. Council agreed and instructed City Manager to contact Attorney Nuffer to draw up a resolution stating only flat headstones will be allowed. Those headstones all ready in the cemetery which are not flat will be allowed to remain. City Manager informed the Council that there was a need to replace Neil Hamilton on the Planning Commission since he resigned. No one was contacted concerning this position, so the Mayor recommended waiting until the next meeting and have a name ready. The possibility of a polling question concerning street improvements being placed on the November ballet was discussed. The Council felt this was a good idea to get the people's feelings on bonding for street improvements. Councilman Fox made a motion to instruct City Manager to have the question placed on the ballot making sure it was worded so that the people understood it was only an information gathering question. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Neil Crosby wanted the City to supply 50 of the cost of the cement for the repair of the sidewalk in front of his business. Since money for this type of repairs was budgeted. Councilman West made a motion to provide Mr. Crosby 50 of the cost of the cement for the repair of the sidewalk in front of Kanab Drug. Motion passed unanimously. J Special Service District . . . Discusses Services and Rates on Cedar Mtn. 1 he Western Kane County Special Service District held a special uieeling on September 26 to discuss .olid waste collection and rates for die Cedar Mountain area. A resolution was approved on .barges for removal and return of 1 dumpster containers. A charge of $50 will be assessed for return of dumpsters that have been removed it the request of businesses or a icsidenliul area. Cedar Mountain residents were guests at the meeting to voice their opinions of service on the mountain. I hey asked who is responsible for paving loi services, every lot. or icsidcntinl lot. or the corporations owning unsold lots? The District answered, "Lots sold to property owners would pay $5 for the rest of t his year and $20 a year thereafter." As of Sept. 23. the Forest Service ceased dumping. They charged about $1700 from July through Sept. 23 for their services, which the .Service District is paying. The District is taking 10 new dumpsters lo Cedar Mountain this week and will begin collection services as soon as die dumpsters arc in place. It was suggested by Strawberry Valley residents that two dumpsters be in use at that area in the winter with more in the summer and pickups in summer at least two or three times a week. They suggested four dumpsters in the Willis Creek area. Residents do not like having the dumpsters on the only paved roadway, which is Hwy 14. Their complaint is that passing motorists and overnight stoppers use the dumpsters that residents arc paying for. Several people have already noticed with the Forest Service use the dumpsters that passers-bdumpsters so much that by the time residents go to dump their garbage there is no place to put it. Consequently, there is a mess with gaibagc bags lying on the road beside the bins. It was also suggested that a dumpster be placed at Strawberry Point near the airport, and recommended that bins not be placed next to the highway. There was also the complaint that they would be a fire hazard in the summer. One resident questioned if any provisions were made for one person owning two lots, with a residence on only one. The response was that because the round trip to Cedar Mountain costs $500 each time, once a week in the winter, two or more in the summer each week and more on y Sixth grads students at Kanab Elementary School presented a very interesting and informative program this week concerning the evolution of the satellite. Saturday evening was the first program over the new dish, when local priesthood holders assembled at the stake center to watch the general priesthood meeting of the church. holidays, the costs were run through the computer and average cost was computed to be $20 per lot per year. The Special Service District has faced problems with making decisions on how to bill for service on the Mountain. If only improved residences were charged for service, then they'd be subsidizing those who come in for occasional weekends with campers. Acreages charges were determined similar to lots. If one ow ner had more than one lot, the property would have to be determined as one unit to be charge a single fee. One spokeswoman complained that the District didn't have "the guts" to sign the letters sent to residents. Bills were sent along with tax notices, with no previous notice or information letter. She said, "We re paying for it with no place to take our garbage. Were picking up other people's garbage, too," she added, complaining that the few dumpsters couldn't be located. She also complained about a relative's lot that will be sitting empty with absolutely no use for at least six years, yet they are still being chaiaed 20 a year for no service. The District explained that if only those who had improved lots were charged, the fee would be much higher than it is now . The District explained why they were required to have a sanitary landfill, then explained that they didn't want the residents from Kanab. Glendale, Orderville, Alton and the Ranchos to have to subsidize service on Cedar Mountain. Another concern was voiced that their taxes would go up because they now have garbage service on the lots. Commissioner Esther Heaton explained that this service would have nothing to do with taxes. The schools, city taxes may have gone up this year, but not the county's she said. She continued that a few years ago people on Cedar Mountain were asking when they would receive this service. "The Forest Service .is tired of picking it up. Cedar Mountain is hard to handle. 1 feel it's to all our advantages. Cedar Mountain is beautiful and we want to keep it that wav. We are trying to give service there so it's not destroyed. Some way we have to pay for it. Continued on Page 3 Irrigation System, Rains Improve Water Status Kanab's water situation has improved this past summer, due partly to the completion of Phase I of Ihe Kanab Irrigation Company's project and to heavier than usual seasonal rains. The Irrigation Companys project has alleviated some of the water stress in Kanab. According to the City Manager, Keith McAllister, there have been no periods when there was a shortage of water. The water tanks haven't gotten low as they have in previous years. The demand on the City's water for lawn and garden watering has significantly decreased. Past problems in Kanab have been mostly water lines that are not big enough for the demand. A bigger line was a priority and has been installed. Without the benefit of the new. bigger line, the 2 new wells in Kanab City's plans would have been useless, as the line couldn't have held the flow. The first well is finished. The pump now has to be installed, tested, and state approved before actual use. The second well project will begin probably after the first of next year. When the second well is completed. it will give approximately another 600 gallons per minute. When the new line is tested and actually integrated into the system, there is a possibility that the moratorium on new water meters outside Kanab City will be lifted, according to the City Manager. The water line should be finished soon, and hopefully, in use by the end of December, 1983. A problem has arisen in Hog Canyon, where the line has been washed out by recent heavy rain. A decision now has to be made w hether to bury the water line or to span it. The main purpose to develop wells is to keep the City's water rights. If not continually proved upon, the State can take back the water rights. |