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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS - Thursday, Southern August 11, 1988 Page Two nan Kane County addresses and Fredonia and Moccasin, Arizona, $13.00; others $20 (out of U.S. $30). The News reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement or submitted items. Deadline for display ads, news copy and classified ads is NOON MONDAY. Marlin B. Brown, publisher. Member Utah Press Association and National Newspaper Association. 9 ISSN No. The Southern Utah News 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 all communications to 40 East Center Street, Kanab, Utah 84741, or telephone (801) Advertising rates available upon request. Second class postage paid at Kanab, Utah 84741. Newsstand price 30 cents per copy. Yearly subscriptions available. Rates to 644-233- 0049-165- T Fredonia Council Hard to Leave Continued from page Gunn-Dukakis- ? Dear Editor, We would like to thank all those who helped make Kanab home; it is hard to leave. When we first moved here, Kathy thought she could never call this home and now we both are sad to leave. The party at the park was very nice. To all involved, we say Thank you. This is a great place to live because of you (the people) and your friendliness. Sincerely, Rick and Kathy Robinson Thanks For Being There Dear Editor, We wish to express our appreciation to all who helped us in the passing of our loved one. We are grateful to all for the offers of help, cards, flowers, delicious food, and especially to the ladies of the 6th Ward Relief Society. We sincerely appreciate all that was done by everyone in this time of sorrow. The family of Bill Smith Dear Editor, In conversations with my friends, the tight Congressional race has often come up. My friends have been worried that Gunn McKay would follow Dukakis' political line if they are both elected. Such thinking has no basis in reality. I remember when, on TV, he stood up to President Carter. He told Gunn to vote against the Central Utah Project. But Gunn put his constituency first and voted to help us, the people of his district. He stood firm against the monumental pressures that a president can bring to bear. Im not sure Gunns opponent can make the same claim. Jim Hansen has bowed to party pressure. Hansen voted against overriding a presidential veto of his own bill to raise the speed limit to 65. My friends are worried about the wrong candidate, because Gunn has proven himself under fire. He has the courage to fight for the people he represents. He is the only candidate that can make that claim. I know that Gunn McKay is his own man. His allegiance lies with the people and not with a person or party. Jim Brown, 929 546-135- 3 East 400 South Kaysville, Utah 84037 Church Wells Gets Notice Of Extension on Water CHURCH WELLS Church Wells Special Service District was recently granted an extension to prove up their water rights by Utah State Engineer Robert Morgan. According to a letter from Morgan addressed to the special service district, the extension is granted until Nov. 30, 1989. The need for the extension was discovered in July when Church Wells resident Rocky Wright inves- tigated the status of the developments water rights. Until that time, the special service district was under the impression that their application for two second feet of water was approved. In an earlier Southern Utah News report dated July 21, Church Wells Special Service Chairman Perry White expressed confidence that the district will be able to prove up within the next six months. White said all that remains to complete the water appropriation application is to hire an engineer to determine and certify the communities water usage. In his letter to the district, Morgan wrote, I earnestly recommend that you complete your development and submit Proof of Appropriation at the earliest possible date. 1 mation as it becomes available. The towns old Ford Fire Truck will be advertised for bid. According to Councilman Mark Baron, interest in purchasing and restoring the old truck w as recently expressed by a private individual. After discussing the matter, the council concluded that they should advertise the truck in magazines that specialize in vehicle restoration. Councilman Baron was ordered to research advertisers and then advertise the bid. Baron also reported that the Fredonia Fire Department is considering proposing a tax to be imposed on property owners living outside the town who receive fire protection. Another alternative is to bill those residents for actual service. If either proposal is considered, fire districts will have to be formed. The council tabled the proposal and will discuss it at a later date. A letter of protest against rezoning an area for a mobile home park was read to the council by Baron. Baron said the letter was originally directed to the towns Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Zelma Johnson updated the council on the Northern Arizona Fair Boards progress. Johnson reported that the fair is scheduled for Aug. 24, 25 and 26 and will be held in the joint parking lot of the Fredonia Elementary School and the Fredonia High School. Johnson noted that the area closest to the high school will be barricaded off from the carnival to provide space for food and game booths. Exhibits will be inside the high school and a dump truck has been secured for trash collection, said ' Johnson. In preparation for the fair, Johnson said poles may have to installed on either side of Judd Street so a fair banner can be hung. Former Councilman Charlie Glas-pi- e and his wife, Martha, will organize and man the towns booth at this years fair, reported Johnson. In final business, the social honoring outgoing mayor, Dixie Judd and outgoing councilman, Charlie Glas-piwas postponed. Originally scheduled for Friday, Aug. 5, the social will be rescheduled. e, u Appreciation locked while gone for a few minutes, but it sure is nice to have the local police give a call (even in the wee hours) when the door was left unlocked at the end of the business day by accident. We feel these men are dedicated and we feel safe with them looking after our interests. The second group, the firemen, are heros in our book. Working for .all our interests with no pay and very little other benefits and apparently on! y for the fun(?) of it, is the golden rule personified. Case in point, again: The recent fire in the north Ranchos area, across the creek. The fire could have been very serious it could have jumped the creek and done some serious damage in the southwest section of Kanab, but both Kanab and Frqdonia firemen were there for several hours ... to see that the blaze did not get out of control in a dangerous area. They even did some back burning in case the fire did jump the creek. And during this last dry spell one could cite several fires that were kept from become serious by an alert and group of firemen. So to the Fire Departments of Kanab and Fredonia (they both often respond to fires in the other town) and to the Kanab City Police we tip our hats and give a pat on the back for a job well done. You are appreciated! This editorial is past due . . . but, were going to write anyway! There are two groups of people in the area who are due some back slapping. the Kanab Police Department and the Thats Kanab and Fredonia Fire Departments. It seems like the only time anything is said about the police is when it is derogatory . . . when something doesnt go just right or when someone feels they are being harassed. On television police are often portrayed as a little slow, and usually arrive only after Magnum or Spencer has already taken care of the problem. Well, here in Kanab, we dont have any of those super-tougprivate eyes, (at least not that we know ol), so the burden of law enforcement lays solely with the police. In Kanab we think they arc doing a pretty fair job, even though the younger set may feel they are being unduly harassed about their driving. Case in point: The recent solving of the break-i- n at Zion Pharmacy. This case was handled by the Kanab City Police department, under the direction of Chief Bill Blasdell, with some assistance from other agencies. Many were involved in bringing this case to a conclusion and we want to give credit where it is due to the Kanab City Police. It certainly helps to live in a place where a business may feel safe leaving the doors un- Kanab-Fredon- h, super-intellige- ia ... nt man-hou- Where Due!! . . . well-train- rs ... ed Navajo Lake Road Paved NAVAJO LAKE-Ka- ne County Commissioners met with Forest Service officials to discuss improvement of the Navajo Lake road. The ' meeting resulted in the decision to repair the surfacing from the to beyond the junction of summer home area of the road. We want to cooperate with the Forest Service and improve this road for the users here, said Vince Underwood, Kane County Commissioner. We will provide the asphalt and the Forest Service will haul it from Fredonia and place it on the road later this month, added Underwood. This is a project and will greatly improve the safety of this road according to Hugh C. Thompson, Forest Supervisor. The long range plan is to completely reconstruct and widen this road at a later date when funds are available, however, at this time, repairing the surface is our only option. Once the road is up to specifications, Kane County will assume maintenance of it. Twenty-fivof the percent receipts oi all federal funds are used for roads and schools. This money comes from collections at camp- grounds and from timber sales. The money returned to the counties can then be used for projects like this one. U-1- 4 much-neede- THE US FOREST SERVICE and Kane County are cooperating to improve the road at Navajo Lake. Kane County will provide the asphalt and the Forest Service will transport and lay 1L Pictured here are Deloy Dutton and Hugh Thompson of the Dixie National Forest office and Vince Underwood, Kane County Commissioner and Calvin Johnson, former Kane County Commissioner. Smokey Says Q(i . . . s? SD0U tb 1S8S8I Service. Quality & Fair Value Restaurant ttcluvuls d RESTAURANT FAMILY Located at The Four Seasons Motor Inn 644-263- 5 36 e Thank you for being careful with fires. There have been just a few fires the last few weeks. The fire danger is still high. Smokey will be in the County Fair Parade on August 17, looking for future firemen. mu if NORTH 300 WEST FEATURED ON YOUR WHITE 8. GREEN PHONEl BOOK COVER Anyone interested in setting up a commercial or craft table at the Kane County Fair Contact Dicki Robinson 644-598- 9 Manicured home shows pride of ownership, landscaping and circle drive invite you, for an affordable starter home, investment home or retirement home. Appealing 2 bedroom, 2 bath, garage with workshop, and you have an extra R.V. hook-u- p in back for quests. Owners anxious, and has reduced this to just $43,000. MFM8FR OF THE SEARS FINANClAt NETWORK A eye or Dellas Sorensen 644-212- 1 Call Jessalyn at: 644-268- 4 ,333 |