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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS . Thurtdiy, April 24, KZ Pg; Ttn "IW, ',' V V-- ?. f . i v u W r' v . bUi 0 -- . Chairman. All of the activities of the schedule of activities have year-lon- g been recorded on a six hour, Holmes, Sue Jensen and Eva Goodall. Councilmember Georgia Heaton complimented the board on first-serve- .; J FREDr .A ELEMENTARY students of tho month for April am: Front L. to R. jthy Johnson th, Karry Stavana and Kaylaan Riddla : Chriatln Ford 6th, Shannon Car 4th. Chaalay Sth and Liaha Fn n: Sari Lathlm 3rd, Bridgat Mognett 2nd, Martha Cox Bundy Amy Jo naon B and April Jaffrado Not pleturad art Brittany Worthan 7-- 8, by Edith Holmes The Governing Board of the Fredonia Senior Citizens met April 14 with members, Mike and Helen d Preston Brooksby, Centennial jilA ' Fradoniaa Centennial eekbmn haa been captured on video tape and ia available on a firit-eombasis, according to e, - and Nathan Heaton Fredonia Seniors Report Centennial Video Available Now 7-- ' tape. Brooksby states that there are a limited number available and the - VHS-form- first of those wishing a copy who have their money to him, SIS each, will receive their tape. Kia address is Box 73. Fredonia, Arizona 86022. 6-- Fredonia Council Considers Crosswalk, Baseball, Fire Truck All members of the Fredonia Town Council were present for the April 15th meeting. Guests were Tim Haley, Vaughn Williams, Mark Baron and son. Williams, principal of the elementary school, reported on the progress of the new elementary school building and that it is likely to be ready for use in the fall. He was concerned about the safety of students and asked about sidewalks on Judd Street. The school district is asking the state to put a crosswalk at Main89A and Judd Street. The council expressed their concern on the matter and they are getting the wheels in motion for a drainage study and engineering for the east side of town. Mayor Dixie Judd assured Williams the problem has the council's immediate consideration. Councilmember Dean Heaton expressed thanks to all who helped in laying sod on the new Little League ball field. At times there were as many as 30 people helping. On other items Heaton reported he had talked to Marshal Johnson about Kerry Worthen riding with Page law officers for additional training. He also reported that Ken Burch has ordered a new one-to- n truck for brush fires. It will be ready in about 90 days. The ambulance is out of service until more EMTs are certified and On electrical power, the UAMPS organization visited with the council last week and are working on printouts on the power system. They will have this information as soon as possible. On Water the well rig is set at the drill site and drilling is in progress. On a motion by Don Mackelprang, seconded by Dean Heaton, with all members in favor, payment to council members was set at $600 per year for expenses of serving on the council, with the mayor receiving $700 per year. Georgia Heaton reported a new cook has been hired for the Senior Citizen Center, Zelda Bucher. Mrs. Heaton expressed thanks to the Senior Citizen Governing Board for the very nice grand opening of the Center. Mrs. Heaton was concerned about the garbage problem at the Senior Center. Mayor Judd is checking on garbage can cages. Charlie Glaspie reported the landfill was doing just fine until it caught on fire. There are five applicants for the summer job at the landfill and grounds. Interviews will begin at 4:30 on the 16th. There was a lot of discussion on the streets and subdivisions. Glaspie showed the council all the situations that are coming up. Tom Lawson is hiring someone to bring the roads up to grade in Gateway Parks. The 360 feet on Juniper Street (to the city yard) has been - brought up to grade enough to be accepted by the council. This is the street that comes off Pratt Street. Glaspie told of the law involving developers in Arizona. Maps are being color coded for streets to be done and their priority. Mayor Judd reported that several people have talked to her about preserving the old part of the elementary school with the gym. After discussion, the council vetoed the suggestion due to the liability involved. The mayor said the BLM would like to take the council on a tour. Some of the members were interested but will need a date to plan for. The Put a Lid on Litter week is scheduled for April 19 through 26. The town employees will pick up all large items such as cars, etc. The Marshal's officers will be tagging abandoned cars which then will be removed from town. Bids were opened on the items for sale by the town. Carma Bundy bid $18 on the typewriter with a ease and $21 on the one with a ease. Mike Skaggs bid $25 each on all three typewriters, $1305.99 on the 1981 Buick and $30 on the TV. Don Mackelprang made a motion to accept all the bids of Mike Skaggs, seconded by Mayor Judd with all in favor. Mark Johnson bid $50 on the Ford Torino which was accepted ont he above motion. Griffiths, Cliff Swapp, Edith their handling of the Grand Opening, everything went smoothly and, from comments, people enjoyed the event. Eva reported the cedar chest drawing brought in $928. Cards of thanks are to be sent to all the businesses that displayed the chest and those who sold tickets. Georgia reported a new cook had been hired. She is Zelda Bucher and came very highly recommended. Georgia said she has asked for three JTPA slots for the summer months. The people hired will be working in the field mostly but can also be used at the center as needed and scheduled. There will be more on this later. Georgia has talked with Thayne Smith and he is willing to study and layout a plan for the front portion of the yards around the center. Georgia suggested a desert theme until grass can be afforded. The city will probably have turf left from eome of its project and this will be placed in the side and back portion of the grounds. Shrubs and trees will have to come later. It was suggested that donations of plants, trees and such be asked of townspeople. Also brought up was the need for a ramp on the sidewalk for the use of wheelchaairs. The building complies with federal standards for Local Ranchers, Farmers Planning Livestock Forum Ranchers and farmers will be gathering in and around Kanab and Fredonia for the annual Arizona Strip Range Livestock Forum April 28 and 29. The program is conducted in cooperation with Arizona State and Utah State universities, the Soil Conservation Service and the Bureau of Land Management. It is planned to give ranchers, agency people and university staff an opportunity to exchange ideas, update their knowledge and share resources to strengthen the livestock industry and improve the range. The first day will consist of a range tour into House Rock Valley, the second, a seminar held at the Kane County Courthouse in Kanab. A free steak barbecue dinner will be provided during the tour. The tour will feature the Rich Ranch and their system of Holistic Resource Mangement. This system developed by Allan Savory to increase stocking rate and yet improve the range, has generated a lot of controversy among range managers the world over. The tour provides a close look and opportunity for others to see if it might work LA; for them. Extension Agent Verl Matthews urges those interested to let the office know to facilitate meal 1 in Kanab or planning. Call in Panguitch now. The tour is scheduled to leave the Fredonia SCS office at 7:30 a.m.. Mountain Daylight Savings Time, Monday the 28th. Tuesday's seminar program registration begins at 8 a.m. at the courthouse. Subjects of the seminar include new products, costs of raising vs. buying replacement heifers, market meat demands, range improvement, 644-255- 676-882- 1 breeding nutrition, brucellosis, range supplements, ASCS program and BLM update. Boats, Tent Trailers & See RV's, Kubota Tractors, CAPT'N DOUG'S BOATS oO THREE STATE RVS RIVERSIDE SALES 6 RENT-AL- L' Kubota Tractors Come Join in the Fun a U thy Rii' GOA!!:: G AG other things; also asking for donations of items needed for the center that may be sitting around in the way. Eva announced there will be a podiatrist, Dr. Carter, coming to Kanab once a month. Pedicures will be available on appointment. Other items covered was the need to have the garbage picked up at least three times a week, have a sign made for the building, start making plans for a fall yard sale with childrens clothing for the new school year and a Christmas bazaar, as There is a vacancy on the board that needs to be filled. Some names were brought up and these people for the Governcontacted. By-laing Board are being drawn up so members will know exactly what is expected of them. fund-raiser- s. See at Kanabs Boat & Recreation Show CAPTN DOUGS -- St. Gtsrge 10 a.m.- - 6 p.m. Swimming Pools, Suzuki Motorcycles! activities going, room sitters and Fish & Ski Combination Boat Regular $9,565.00 - Show Special $7,939.00 r No Down Financing Front Of DOVES HAPPY SERVICE Come their help in getting asking SHOW SPECIAL Sponsored by Saturday April 26,1986 lower. Also up for discussion was the cleaning of the building. A schedule needs to be drawn up to take care of this. It was suggested a question-air- e be sent out to all senior citizens At Saturdays Boat Show at Doves in Kanab: KIMYG In the handicapped in all ways except the ramp. This can be done anytime, and the decision of where to place the ramp will be studied. There was general discussion on storage space for the center. The county had offered the trailer next to the doctors office, but the Town Council had declined to accept. It was believed the trailer leaked, there is no heat or water and it would not be feasible for commodity storage. Since the center really needs storage space it was decided to check and see if the trailer was still available. It could be used for chairs, tables, etc. It could also be taken off the wheels so it would be |