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Show k I VOLUME 64 NUMBER 16 WEDNESDAY MAY 31, 1995 COLOR COUNTRYS HOME TOWN NEWSPAPER 500 Memorial weekend -Bullfrog without croaking! By Dixie Brunner s is the secEditors ond year that Ive helped the KC Sheriff Departments Bullfrog Memorial Day efforts as a member of the Search and Resnote-Thi- cue team. The weekend is, how should I put it.. .an experience! While still geographically in Kane County, Bullfrog seems light years away from Kanab. For Memorial Day weekend, the remote Lake Powell location becomes the Fort Lauderdale of the west. The stark, barren desert landscape sets a sharp contrast to the azure blue Many Bullfrog visitors come from Salt Lake or Denver. This year the weekend, under the direction of Sheriff Lamont Smith and the Kane County Sheriffs Office, went smoothly. The Search and Rescue team was successful in selling a number of e with the their Powell, 1995 Come on Vacation-Leav- e on Probation! Thanks to a large Utah Highway Patrol force of approximately 45, a National Park Service law enforcement group of about twenty ' and 16 from the Kane County Sheriffs Department, the weekend was relatively quiet. Organizers felt that the addition of three new elements, made this years event calmer than in the past. Increased law enforcelogo-Lak- Lake Powell waters.Young people by the thousands throng to the beaches, flood the waters and jam the jails, to congregate ment, parking changes and together at the famous (infa- tighter campground population control were credited with difmous?) Hobie Cat Beach. Ive never even heard of a BUI, complains the drunk and belligerent man. S ! Boatingunder the influence, explains the Park Service water patrol officer to the weekend vacationer donned in nothing more than a life preserver and handcuffs. I was on a wave runner, for Pete Sakes, snaps the man sarnot-too-hap- i j I py castically. And when you saw me you dived off and tried to swim to shore. Well I didnt want to get a ticket. Bullfrogs Memorial Day 1 weekend is unique. The vast, remote nature of the area, coupled with crowds of 5000 plus (with an enormous underage contingent), and staggering alcohol consumption by the attendees, makes for a law enforcement challenge of monumental proportions. must Bullfrog beach-goer- s travel a long way to get to their destination. The nearest town of Ticaboo, UT is extremely small, with any large population areas being hours away. fusing large congregations of kids and reducing the number of drunk drivers. With a more controlled parking setting than in past years, campers were required to park in lots adjacent to the beaches. The Park Service felt that the fragile area would take less stress if cars were not allowed to drive on the beach. There was also a strict limit on the number of vehicles allowed into the beachfront camping areas. The medical clinic stationed at the park information office, saw its fewest number of patients in years. The doctor, a seven year Memorial Day veteran, said that he had never worked a slower weekend. The jail had a number of visitors who used the weekend to indulge in illegal activities. While alcohol abuse seemed to be the trouble of choice, drugs, concealed weapons and nudity were also weekend law enforcement challenges. To some visitors, Memorial Day in Bullfrog meant a hangover headache and some stiff fines, while still others took home more enjoyable things-- a good tan and some fun weekend memories! McDonald's opened a new type of restaurant in Kanab last week. Previously McDonald's only operated restaurants for communities like Kanab. This is a test market for towns this size. If it goes that were large or small with no mid-siz- e well, you may see more of them around the country. City Council hires new policeman By Richard Negus Planning Commission Sharon Scott was hired as part-tim- e city attorneys secretary. Police chief Doug Crosby d) council the his choice for the gave new police officer for the city of Kanab. This would raise the force to five sworn officers. Crosby has chosen an officer from American Golden Circle Tours Fork, Geoffrey Thomas. The Dale Clarkson once again had council agreed with his choice several issues regarding land and Thomas will start promptly. cently erected. This had already been approved by the planning commission, and it passed the council without dissent. A zone change for Sylvan Johnson on land at 200 South and 279 East to R 18 was also approved. Rosa Lie Coleman reported the proceedings of the last planning commission meeting. Rebecca Winchester was granted a license for a sandwich and bake shop concern at the comer ofMain and Center. Terril Honey requested a permit for his Lumber Plus operation to alter a set back requirement. The commission referred realeases and improvement him to the Board of Adjustments. bonding. The engineer spoke for Public Hearing almost ten minutes regardingthe A public hearing was held for technical aspects of drainage. of property south Greg Houston, city public works the on Highway 89A. Rosa Lie director, asked for a second opinColeman reported the planning ion of the findings. A motion was commission has recommended made to release 23 and 25 from the change from Agricultural to the land bond, and was approved. Other City Business Highway Commercial at 675 89. South Highway There was a) Motion was made to apno opposition and the motion for point Cleve Bushnell to the vacant seat on the library board. the change passed. A second hearing for land at b) Rosa Lie Coleman made the 95 1 S Highway 89A would allow motion to appoint Jim Willis and the owner to add additional stor- Dick Brewer to the Board of age behind the storage units re Adjustment. Motion passed. re-zoni- ng c) KANAB WEATHER May Courtesy: Frank Swapp Family i |