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Show News City Council handles Zion Cliffs business... quickly reopen for By Richard Negus sengers will not be able to land Councilman Tony Wright at Kanab, except in an d the August 8 Kanab City gency. Council meeting in the absence Other city business of Mayor Viv Adams. The meet- Power board report. Tony ing turned out to be one of the Wright gave this report, shortest on record. Reserve Police. Kanab City emer-chaire- American Legion representa- tives Norm Cram and Carl were present to ex- deeds, so the hospital sale may be completed. Councilman Ron Parker gave airport board report. He said that there are cracks in the run- way needing to be sealed, with a possibility that the state may be able to help.The matter of weed control was discussed. It was felt this was the responsibility tenant, Cowboy Aviation, City manager Keith McAllister said the city would contract this if the tenant was agreeable to it. The airport board also voted to abandon the 139 certification the airport. This means air- craft carrying more than 30 pas- - Police Sergeant Tom Cram gave the council the reason to crease pay for the reserve ers. Cram said that a raise to $8 per hour, would keep these offic-chan- ge highly qualified law enforce-th- e ment officers from seeking other work. Rosa Lie Coleman made the motion to raise the reserves from $7 to $8. Lyle Heybome was taken off probation in the water and sewer department. He was made a time employee and received a step raise, A motion was made to support the fire department in their move to extend the burning ban until the end of September. No per-fo- r mits will be issued during this time. full-oft- he Fredonia town council meeting The Fredonia Town Council needed, Willie Lee is concerned about met on August 9 with council members Ron Pratt, Robin But- the weeds in neighboring yards ton, Joy Jordan and Bobbi and on South Street. The city Rogers present. Guests were clerk will contact neighbors on Willie Lee, Martin Rothman, the problem. If there is no b Lathim, Jim and Joan sponse, the lot will be cleaned and the owner billed within two Matson. Bob Lathim presented the weeks time. Platt survey on the location of Martin Rothman of Child the sandtrap. He spoke also of ' Protective Services asked for the wiring needs at the park more office space at the Medi- cabana, evidences of a great deal cal building. Jordan made a of vandalism in the park, and motion to accept CPSs offer to that he will be put- - construct a room in the Medi- - SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Forest Service awards grants Kaibab National Forest Su- project, a partnership of local pervisor Conny Frisch recently communities, government awarded three rural assistance agencies and citizens are workgrants totalling $30,000 to the ing together to create a new a Action Team. The scenic byway which will be team composed of local govern- funded by this grant money to ment officials and interested develop interpretive designs for individuals will use this grant the project. The Forest Service over the money to work on upcoming projects in the state line area. past three years has provided a Action Team These projects include the revi- the sion of the Action Teams eco- with approximately $ 135,000 in nomic development plan, and the assistance. Information on the operation of the Fredonia Wel- rural community assistance come Center, which will be con- program may be obtained by structed in the near future. contacting Brian Avery at The Vermilion Cliffs Highway climbing Utah-Arizon- Effective immediately, all the Zion National Parks routes previously closed to rock climbing have been reopened. According to Zion Superintendent Donald A. Falvey, many clifffaces were closed last February to protect nestingPeregrine Falcons. Now all of the nesting Peregrines have either fledged their young (young no longer dependent on their parents) or have failed this year-rem- oving Utah-Arizon- the need for the cliff closures. Peregrine Falcon reproduction was a great success this year and the recent announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the falcon will be removed from the Endangered Species List signifies a significant biological success story. Back country user and climbers are asked to exercise extra caution and avoid disturbing any Peregrines they Kane County Community Clipboard Auj. 16 7:30 a Agenda items Jim Matson gave a report on economic development. It is possible that lawsuits will have to be filed on the California Condor project and the Grand Canyon Plan. The study of the Grand Canyon is critical to the Arizona Strip. There will be a field trip on the North Kaibab on September Further check is needed on the Garkane wheeling. The 9-1- 0. Cocopai meeting dealt with small wood processing on national forests. We do want a mill put here. A letter of support for a local, small woods mill is cal Building garage. Motion passed. Martin Rothman and Mrs. Obasi will check out the day care situation. Landscaping at the Medical building has been approved, so the city will pro- ceed with the project. Jordan made a motion to ap- prove travel for the librarian, This is for the librarians train- ing on August 18 in Flagstaff, C.O.R.E. Meetinj, Houston's Trails End KANE COUNTY FAIR Wednesday, Auj. 16 7:30 might encounter in Zion. Visitors fortunate enough to spot a Peregrine are asked to report the sightings to the nearest park ranger or visitor center staff member. Princess Pajeant (Valley Elementary School) p Thurs. Auj 17 6-- 8 p Thurs. Auj. 9:00 1:00 3:00 7:00 1 7 ing a public meeting to discuss and take public comment on n management practices ing cougars, furbearers and g terfowl.Themeetingwillbeheld Monday, August 21, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Millard High School located at 200 West ter Street, Fillmore, Utah. All interested people are encouraged to attend, The Wildlife Advisory Council provides input to the Utah Wild- life Board which is the states involv-indicatiowa-tin- decision-makingbod- y life matters. Retirement Party for Jackie Rife (Kane County Travel Council office) 644-503- 3 for details 4-- H Day at the Fair p 4-- H Horsemanship Demonstration Demonstrations p 4-- H Fashion Show p 4-- H Horse a 4-- H free admission Show-concessio- 10:00 12:00 a Youth Day at the Fair Children's Pet Show p Youth Day at the Fair Activities 2:00 p 3:00 5:00 6:00 7:30 8:00 9:30 p Pie Eatinj Contest Pie Bake-o- ff (Junior Division) Livestock Show Fri. Auj. 18 Cen-licen- - Saturday, Auj. 19 Wed. Auj. 16 re-Bo- up stop and yield signs as soon as it is decided where they should be located. Sam Standerfer will help get a for the local channel of Arizona TV. Barrels for recycling will be set up at the Medical Center. Sunrise Engineeringhas been paid for the wastewater study, an application for grants has made. Jordan will present a rough draft of job descriptions in the near future. 7 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16, 1995 p -- runs til 5 pm p Poultry, Fowl & Small Animal Show Parade (Center & State p Talent find (VHS Little Theater) p Street Dance (VHS parkinj lot) p . se in all wild-bee- n Sat. Auj. 19 7:30 a 10:00 a 10:00 a 11:00 a 12:00 NOON 12:00 NOON 12:30 p 1:00 p 2:00 p 3:00 p 4:00 p 6:00 p 7:00 p Wed. Auj. 23 Thurs. Auj 24 Fri. Auj 25 5-- K Continuous Entertainment - until 4 p Livestock Sale Open Horse Show Horse Shoe Pitchinj (Jr. & Sr. Division) & Chain Saw Contest Cross-c- ut Dutch Oven Contest Cutest Baby Contest (VHS parkinj lot) Freckle Contest (VHS parkinj lot) Pie Bake-o- ff (Senior Division) Concert in the Park- - Kanab Civic Orchestra- - (VHS) Lion's Club BBQ Dinner (Orderville Arena) Lion's Club Rodeo (Orderville Arena) School Bejins Kanab J.V. Football - Hurricane Varsity Football - Kanab Sunstroke" " Walk & Run (VHS parkinj lot) Hurricane On Goinj nightly at the Old Barn theater 8:30 Entertainment at the Gazebo" Wednesday evenings Community Clipboard Sponsored by 3 Kane County Travel Council and the Southern Utah News 644-503- |