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Show J i i SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Southern Utah 644-233- 9. " - Page Two YJoiui County addresses ard Fredonis and Moccasin, Arizona, J 12.00; others 18.00. The News reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement or submitted Kerns. Deadline for display ads and news copy is NOON MONDAY; Classified ads, 10 a.m. TUESDAY. Marlin B. Brown, publisher. Member Utah Press Association and National 9 ISSN No. Newspaper Association. The Southern Utah Mrw is published every Thursday at 40 East Center Street in Kanab, Utah 84741. The News proudly serves Kane County, Utah, and the Arizona Strip. Address til communications to P.O. Boa 90, AdverKanab, Utah 84741, or telephone (801) tising rates available upon request. Second class postage paid at Kanab, Utah 84741. Newsstand price 23 cents per copy. Yearly subscriptions available. Pates to Kane - - Thursday. January 22, 1987 0049-165- . c .. 1 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Screening Needed Mud Throwers Read This PoemI Dear Editor: With all the and gossiping this past year and especially this last month or two, I would like all of you to read this poem very slowly and read it dear through. mud-throwi- WHO IS THE JUDGE? Rumors, rumors, theyre all the same. And every one of us are to blame. How do we know, were we there? What the Hell, we don't care. Its just our sharp tongues that have spoken. But it's not just the victims heart we have broken. Now is it our place to be the judge, Or should we be quiet And hold that grudge? Now stop and think. . . Whos committing the sin, Is it me, is it you. Or is it them? Was this part of Gods great plan, to speak out against our fellowmen. We are all guilty, we all know tin. There is only one judge and sooner or later we will all face him. - Submitted by Genevieve Swapp Benefits of Municipal Power Dear Editor: Heres an excellent example of the benefits of a munidpal power system in Kanab City and Southern Utah in general. Beck engineers found that UP&L sells Kanab residents around (Kwh) of 16,015,707 kilowatt-hour- s electricity each year. Soon the Kanab City Water and Power Department will be receiving the money from this power sale each year. Power rates can be less than UP&L rates. If the city power department upon the approval of the city residents - would increase power rates 1 cent just one penny per Kwh; the city would receive an additional $160,157 per year. (Figure it yourself; 16.02 million times .01 dollars). This money would be spent on Kanab City streets, sidewalks, tennis courts, parks, and other municipal services. Additionally, if the Kanab City Water and Power Department upon the approval of the city residents - would decrease power rates 1 cent. ..just 1 penny per kwh less than current UP&L rates which they can the average residential customer using 7,584 Kwhs per year will save 175.84 dollars per year. (Again multiply your monthly power consumption by 12 then .01 dollars). This money would be spent in Kanab grocery, drug, shoe, and clothing stores and other businesses. Now add to these savings the $104 million dollar refund the State Division of Public Utilities says UP&L owes you from mismanagement, abuse, and waste, in UP&L's mining operations. The bottom line is best expressed by a Cedar City leader who said, The brief stay of UP&L in Southern Utah has been a real eye opener." Please take a minute and call your city power committee members. Encourage them in their efforts and preparations in securing your own power system, necessary for Glen Canyon and other wholesale power for your community. As always, if you aren't encouraging your leaders, UP&L is discouraging them. Thanks to you the job is getting done and we won't quit until it is. -- (Sgd.) Carl L. Palmer 4735 Bron Breck Pr. Salt Lake City, Utah (801)272-586- 84117 8 On the green scene: more than 20 million acres of lawns exist In the U.S. representing one to two percent of our nation's land area. Dear Editor, t granddaughter. My Penny, thinks she got the best Christmas present of anyone and it was given to her by her doctor. Her story goes back three years ago when her parents noticed she didn't stand up straight After repeatedly telling her to "stand straight" thery took her to a doctor who diagnosed her condition as Scoliosis at 64 degrees. Scoliosis is a side curvature of the spine. It occurs in about 10 out of 100 children ages 10 to 20 years. The cause is unknown. If it is diagnosed before the curve is 20 degrees it should be watched, between 20 and 40 degrees it can be braced or electronic stimulators used. Above 40 degrees sugery is manditory. After checking with several doctors one was selected and it was decided to put her in a cast so she could get additional growth as most people who we are hearing about who had the surgery before getting their growth were experieneng additional difficulties. She was put into a cast that straightened her to as much as 32 degrees. The cast was changed every 6 weeks. This went on for 8 months. Then it was decided that perhaps a brace would do the job of holding the correction. She wore that brace until last May. It was then decided to proceed with the surgery. consisted of The operation steel rod a up hex spine and putting each it to of 11 vertebrae. attaching She again went .imp; pp4l'as told she would have to be in bed with a cast for 6 months. To her delight the cast was removed in 3 months but she went back into her brace. One month later she was allowed to return to school. Her Christinas present? She took the brace off permanently Christmas morning. If the school had been examining children for Scoliosis and found it before 20 degrees this would have beat a different story. We really need screening for Scoliosis, Lordosis and Kyphosis in this state. Two surgeries like Penny's would more than pay for it Sincerely, Lola Visser Murray, Utah Thanks From Christmas Lighters ti Dear Editor, The Kanab Christmas Committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the past holiday season especially bright and merry. We are particularly grateful for the time and efforts donated by the Kiwanis Club, Garkane Power, Utah Power and Light, the Womens Civic Club, Kaibab Industries and the Ladies Literary League. Our community is also indebted to the many businesses and individuals without whose contributions our decorations and activities would not be possible. During the past three years over $16,000 has been raised to brighten the holiday season. While any large endeavor can at times be fnistrat-ing- , we are pleased with what has been accomplished and are sincerely appreciative of the community support. We realize that some decorations need to be replaced or refurbished, but with your help and support we hope to continue to add to the enjoyment of the Christmas season in Kanab. Those who gave for our enjoyment are listed below. Thanks again, Says Utah Needs Federal Highway Funds Gov. Failure of the 99th Congress to pass a highway bill has jeopardized planned improvements of America's most heavily-travele- d highways and the most severe triggered highway funding crisis since World War II, to veteran according highway transportation officials. Without a new Federal Authorization Bill, Utah will receive $63 million in Federal funds during the current fiscal year as compared to $133 million last fiscal year. Shan Clark, A $70 million dollar shortfall in Emma Houston, federal funds piade available to Utah Gay Baird, Gene Drake this fiscal year could result in $195 million less in Zions Pharmacy, $50; Tom Cat 6 approximately consumer spending and a decrease of Crazy Rabbit, $10; State Bank of Southern Utah, $50; Chefs Palace, 4,675 jobs. These jobs effect the $50; Century Realty, construction and trucking industries Nicks Shell, $50; SUNews,. $50; severely and economic growth in $10; NRG Etectromes,$25; Flowers Utah also suffers. $10; Neil Crosby, Kansk Utah has a. .good highway sysDrug $50; Aikens Lodge7"'25) tem, but in order to preserve and Dennys Wigwataf $100; Zions that system an adequate Bank, $100; Kanab Furniture, $106; improve Quick Lube, $25; Doves, $100; funding program must be mainMosdeQ Mortuary,1 $50; Robinson tained. Auto Parts, $25; Kanab Auto Parts, Lack of funds is forcing the Utah $25, State Farm, $25. of Transportation to Department Coyote Cliffs, $20; Sherrie Bridand a pavement adopt implement ges, $2.00; Glaziers FoodTown & rehabilitation and maintenance Stage Stop, $100; Kanab Womens Civic Club, $150; Parkers' Tire & strategy of minimum cost effectAuto Parts, Inc., $50; Merrill C. iveness. The Department estimates Mickelson, $25; Sears, $30; Archthat highway upkeep requirements way Beauty Center, $317; Youth over the next ten years will demand Project (Carrie Clarkson, Holly 60 million for maintenance and 43 rton, Natalie Welch, Stephanie million fen: rehabilitation. Reidhead, Shawnee Clark, Julie Today, as Governor of Utah and $240. Dalton, Inger Winsor), Chairman of the Western Governors' If we have failed to mention any Association, I am sending a letter to business who has contributed we the leadership of the 100th Conapologize and if there are any them to expeditiously businesses who would to contribute, gress urging multi-yea enact highway reauthplease send your check to one of orization bill early in the session. Christmas Committee. The western governors find the current situation untenable and are committed to supporting actions ar Seat Belt Coalition Seeks "Saved By Belt" The Utah Safety Belt Coalition is seeking the names and circumstances of auk mobile accident victims who have been "Saved by the Belt", according to Warren E. Pugh, of the coallion. The group is made up of business and government organizations urging all drivers and front seat passengers to "Buckle Up" whenever they are in a car or truck. "The goal of the safety belt coalition is to help all Utahns realize the benefits of seeding their seat belts. We believe one of the best ways is to know what happened to people who were saved because they were wearing their belts," Mr. Pugh said. The coalition is asking survivors to report their information on the accompanying form and mail it to A the coalition headquarters. is in scheduled recognition banquet April for all identified survivors. Mr. Pugh cited significant increases in the use of seat belts since the Utah law became effective in April of 1983. A recent Utah Highway Patrol survey showed 46 usage rate in uitan areas compared will, 28 in rural areas. "Naturally we would like to see much higher use, bid there has been a significant increase in the past few months. We are hopeful of having all drivers buckling up during 1987," Mr. Pugh said. He also cited a recent hospital survey Utah in where conducted automobile accident victims cared for in emergency rooms were compared. Those wearing their belts had about 10 of the injury intensity and cost compared with those who did not buckle up. The figures were $3068 for non-be- lt wearers and $298 per victim for those who woe buckled up. "It is clear that seat belts reduce injuries and save lives. Most accidents occur within 23 miles of home and at speeds under 40 mph. Many people buckle up when they are on an open highway or freeway, but neglect to realize the danger on city streets close to home," Mr. Pugh said. All Seat Belt Survivors are invited to forward their information to the Utah Safety Belt Coalition, 1613 West 2200 South, Suite B, West Valley City, Utah 841 19. necessary for the timely enactment of legislation reauthorizing the This Convention? When representatives of 12 states gathered in Philadelphia in May 1787, they were not thereto write a new Constitution. That they did has been called the "miracle at Philadelphia." Indeed, the fact that they were there at all makes an interesting story. Ever since the colonies had achieved independence and formed the United States, the fledgling country had been held together by the Articles of Confederation. The Articles were written in 1777, while the War for Independence still raged. The one thing the colonies -f- ighting as they were to throw off an oppressive monarchy at the time want was the establishment of a new monarchy in America. They were so jealous of their sovereignty that when the Articles of Confederation were written, they read more like a trade agreement among friendly nations than a union among states of a single country. But as early as 1780, three years after the Articles were written and still a year before the war was won, there were calls for a stronger SEAT BELT SURVIVOR CANDIDATES you have recently been in an automobile accident where the use of seat belts saved lives or significantly decreased injuries, the Utah Safety Belt Coalition would like to know about it. Belt Survivors" the Utah Safety By recognizing "Seat Belt Coalition hopes to encourage others to Buckle up. Sharing your experience with safety belts could save others injury or death. If i NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE ACCIDENT INFORMATION DATE OF ACCIDENT LOCATION OF ACCIDENT NAME OF DRIVER kAnab .j PLEASE GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCIDENT r j. PLEASE MAIL TO : Courtesy -- Dan Merrell . 3s . , - Home is where the heart is, but it may not be the safest place to be. And the most dangerous area of the home isnt the bathroom; actually, it's the bedroom, according to the National Safety Council. The most significant kinds of fatal home accidents-fal- ls and fires-usua- lly happen there. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in the home. Two-thirof those fatal falls have their causes at floor level: a turned-u- p rug edge, an object, or slippery spot. Who Called WANTED: CITY id highway program. I am also working closely with the Utah Delegation and the Utah Transportation Commission to take appropriate actions necessary to see that the taxes being spent by every citizen at the gas pumps earmarked for highway improvements be given to the states. LIST NAMES OF OTHER PASSENGERS WEARING SEATBELTS WEATHER Combining Safety With Comfort The Utah Safety Belt Coalition 1615 West 2200 South, Suite B West Valley City, Utah 64 1 19 central government. As the war 'Continued, problems of depending Upon Individual states to provide troops, clothing, food and money became more and more evident. The need for a single, central governing entity was obvious to certain Americans. Seven months after the Yorktown victory, Washington received a most disturbing letter from one of his officers, Colonel Lewis Nicola, urging him to accept a crown as King George I of America. He confessed there was no machinery to elect a national leader into office, but he assured Washington the army would put him in a position of power that none would dare to challenge. Washington was horrified that uch a sentiment was festering among his troops. He wrote back a letter, wth his aides signing as witnessed, that this temptation to abandon the revolution and resort to a monarchy would nullify everything for which the Revolution had been fought. He said this Nicola letter was the worst thing that had happened to him in the whole war. Washington pleaded with the governors of every state and the Congress itself to call a constitutional convention and restructure the form of government on more practical lines before it was too late. Alexander Hamilton of New York was one of those to call for a new Constitution, in 1780. Hamilton was only 23 years old when e first proposed a convention to rewrite the Articles, but his words fell on deaf ears. It wasn't until six years later, when problems of interstate trade became unbearable for some of the states, that a meeting was held to discuss that issue. The meeting in Annapolis, Md., in September 1786 saw 12 delegates from five states (Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York and New Jersey) gather to talk trade. What evolved was a resolution calling on all 13 states to send delegates to Philadelphia in May 1787, to amend the Articles with regard to some weaknesses. And, as we know, that resolution led to the Federal Convention and the writing of the Constitution. |