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Show Wednesday November 22, 1989 Volume 59, Number 2 CHRISTMAS DELIGHT NEWS page 3 NEW TEMPLE OPENS TO PUBLIC, page 5 WARD DIVISION MAKES MEMORIES, page 8 Street Improvements Dominate Council Mtg. - Mayor elect KANAB Bemie Ripper got a taste of what his job will be like come -- January as he conducted the Kanab City Council meeting in the absence of out going Mayor Pcu! Jenkins. Almost the entire meeting centered around street improvements in one form or another. After many meetings with KANAB Kanab Creek Ranchos home-ownein which they ex- - Brandon Brown, son of Julie and Matt Brown, tries to get a hold on this 'last of the season watermelon, but Is unable to lift It. The melon came about in a strange way. A volunteer vine came up near the front porch of Brandon's grandparents. Marlin and Delores Brown. They let it grow and unbeknown to the Browns the vine grew Into a basement window well, where eventually this melon grew. Just about a week ago. when the vine begin to die they decided to clean things up and found this melon growing in the window welt. Marlin says he now knows how to grow big melons d interest has been accumulating the rate of over $4,000 per at month while the city and homeowners have struggled to come to an agreement on how to make sure road repairs will be made. The city still owes Stratton Brothers, the contractor on the job, close to $200,000, but they want to hold back some of the funds until they and the homeowners are satisfied rs Stratton's work. pressed their frustration with the quality of construction on the roads in their subdivision, the Kanab Creek Ranchos Special Improvement District was closed. The council had hoped that this action could have been taken months ago as Councilman Dan Bartlett reported that Stratton has told the city they would begin legal proceedings if they did not receive $100,000 immediately. When the council voted to closed the SID it did not spec- - told that he could not get a building permit and build the curb and gutter in such a location without getting city council approval. Hunt told the council that it did not matter what width the street wasthey had plans drawn for either alternative. The council overturned the planning commissions decision by voting unanimously to keep the city at 99 feet. Dean Clarkson also approached the council seeking an answer on w'here he should place curb and gutter in front of his proposed apartment project on 200 West and approximately 300 South. The council told Clarkson to plan on a 66 foot wide street. Clarkson will still be required to set his apartment buildings back 30 feet from his front property line and not the curb. He felt this was not a good idea, but was unable to persuade the council otherwise. The council also announced ify an amount to pay Stratton. City Attorney Dave Nuffer said he felt the city should contact its legal council for the SID first to find out how much of a contingency fund the city could hold. In other street issues Doug Hunt , representing Pizza Hut, approached the council to ask them for a decision on the street width for 400 South from Highway 89a to 100 East where they are currently building a restaurant. He had previously gone to the city planning commission for a determination and had been told to locate the curb and gutter so as to create a 66 foot street. However, when he went to the city building inspector he was Hospital Contributions Reach $50,000 Mark KANAB - Fund raising efforts for the Kane County hos-- pital are "moving along", according to the hospital board. "Contribution continue to come in and we have now crossed the $50,000 mark," said Joe Houston, board member. The Board is greatly encouraged by the willingness of all those who have been contacted to make a donation. They suggest that if anyone has not been contacted that they please feel free to send in donations directly to the Kane County Hospital in care of the "Hospital Fund Raising Excitement building for will be held Account." and enthusiasm is the auction which on Nov, 30 at the Kanab High School gymnasium. Tickets are being sold for the dinner. Anyone who has not boon contacted can contact Emma Houston or Jan Ott. The goal for the auction is $25,000 plus. Items to be auctioned range from vehicles to tool boxes. With the right bid you could do your complete Christmas shopping for any age right at the auction, the board said. This will be one of the greatest events ever to be held in this area. You won't want to miss it!!" The status of the hospital continues to improve, the board assures. Even though the improvement is coming slowly, it happening and is staying steady. Business operations are is being updated to guarantee the most efficient operation. Physical facilities are being improved to make the plant i. 4 more cost efficient. "We arc continuing in our efforts to recruit another physical," Houston said. "We encourage the people of the area to use the doctors and physician Kanab Boy Injured In School Mishap Tf ' A student at KANAB Kanab Middle School suffered severe injuries following an accident at the school when he crashed his arms through a glass door. assistants that are already available in the area. Your support will cause the hospital to continue to improve." Church Wells Gets Grant & Loan for Water CITY-O- n SALT LAKE November 2, 1989, the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board, which is staffed by the Division of Community Development, Department of Community and Economic Development, awarded Church Wells Service District a $75,000 grant and a $75,000 interest-free loan for water sysSpecial tem improvements. As you know, the Impact Board allocates funds which are generated by mineral lease royalties in the State for the purpose of providing financial assistance to energy impacted communities Operation Bandaid On Target; BanquetAuction Moved To Accommodate Large Crowds KANAB Due to the large number of tickets being sold for "Operation Bandaid" the hospital benefit dinner, bazaar and auction, the activities have been moved from Red Hills convention center to the Kanab High School gymnasium. Dcn't forget: Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Kanab High School gymnasium. Santa's Bazaar 1 to 6 p.m. (also during the dinner) Fund raiser dinner - 6 p.m. Auction - following dinner with Met Johnson, Auctioneer. Come out and support "Operation Bandaid!" If you haven't bought your tickets to the dinner they may be acquired at the following businesses: Houston's Trail's End Restaurant; Creative Cuts; Kelly's Conoco, Kane County Hospital; Reese's 66 in Fredonia; and Valley Medical Center in Orderville. All items for the auction and Santa's workshop and bazaar need to be delivered to the high school Wed., Nov. 29 between 12 noon and 9 p.m. Please price all items before delivering. For a ny i terns that cannot be delivered personal ly, please con tact one of the committee members to pick them up for you. Hundreds of articles will be on hand for the auction and includes items from A toZ literally. For instance: a pickup; dolls; sui tease, hairdressingandhair products; rifle with scope, tractor work; Dutch ovens; dog grooming; video camcrasand free video rentals; a motorcycle; rubber rafts, with motors; wall heaters; painting; carpentry work; microwave oven; wood; even exams and office calls at doctors offices; and a complete OB package; furpturc, paintings, lanterns; vacuums; weed burner; computer; quilts; golf lessons . . . and much, much more. -- they would be holding a Public Hearing January 9 to receive public input on the cities Street Master Plan. JOHNSON CANYON Leland Wayne Geiger, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Geiger, sustained lacerations to both arms and hands when he tripped and fell into a glass door at the school. Geiger was taken to St. George, but when doctors there saw the injuries they sent him on to Salt Lake City where he was in surgery several hours to have tendons, nerves and mus- - This home, owned by Don and Nancy completely engulfed In flames. Cox. in the Johnson Canyon area, is was home completely destroyed in the Tuesday afternoon Photo by Stan Llppincott The fire. Tuesday Fire Destroys Home In Johnson Canyon Estates JOHNSON CANYON - Fire Tuesday afternoon completely destroyed the home of Don and Nancy Cox in Johnson Canyon. A swimming pool and pool house next to the residence was also destroyed, according to Kanab Fire Chief Mike Note-man. By the time the fire department was called and could arrive at the scene, about 10 miles from Kanab, the home was completely engulfed in flames, the Chief said. Noteman said they were hopeful that with the new' fire truck the department just received which has a "monitor attachment, they could at least save what was in Kanab South Stake Presents Cantata, 26th KANAB--O- n the basement, but when they attached lines to fire hydrants, there was no water, and the truck itself does not carry enough water to do the job needed. The home, which was modified from mobile homes, was completely destroyed from top to bottom, and the Cox family lost most everything they had cles sewed together. According to Leland's father, the injuries were worse on his right hand and it will be some time, along wuth much therapy, before the nerves will regenerate, but they are hopeful in the home. A small shed near the home was saved. Cause of the fire is presently under investigation. (Anyone wishing to assist or contribute to the Don and Nancy Cox family, please contact the Kanab Second Ward Relief Society President, Karon Jacobsen at 644-212- 5 or 644-2606- that the injuries will heal properly and that he will have full use of his hands and arms in the future. The Geiger's expressed appreciation to all who have come to their assistance at this time of problems. .) ' i w r , V tf r. ' '"p'q. - 7 ui. ! si Sunday, November 26, at 7.00 p.m., the Kanab South Stake will present a program of beautiful Christmas music at the Kanab South Stake Center in Kanab r Creek Ranchos. Under the direction of Evaune Winsor and Accompaniment of LaRue Chamberlain, entire families have c me together to practice the truly angelic chords and melodies in this music. The result is a wide range of ages represented in this chorus. All are invited, and there is no admission charge. Begin your holiday right with this delightful program of beautiful Christmas music! J KANAB - Young ladies of the Kanab Utah North Stake, of the Church of Jesus Christ pose, along leads', beside the new flower garden at the Kanab Utah Stake Center, which is symbolic of the "Young Womens Values. The flowers are more that just a beautiful sight for passersby to eryoy. The garden was dedicated Sunday by Stake President Joe Houston, after the world wide with celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Young Women's organization. The Idea is that when the young women see these colors they will be reminded of the values that have become Important In their lives. The garden has been planted in their seven colors: white for faith, blue for divine nature; red for individual worth; green for knowledge, orange for choice and accountability: yellow for good works; and purple for integnty. (Inset is closer view of the plaque placed in the center of the flowers ) |