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Show News SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20, 1995 New Kane County School Board member sworn in By Dixie Brunner The first order of business at the December 13 Kane County School Board meeting was the swearing in of new member Lex Chamber-lain- . Dressed in formal attire with an attractive tie, Chamberlain set a new fashion precedence as dis- The financial report was approved. Board member Dave Skougard requested a detailed breakdown of Kanab School building energy costs. Willardson did the honors. The Two home school applications board heartily welcomed the new were approved. member to the hot seat. Work is being done on the A parent expressed concern EdNet trailer at Valley High over district busses with no stop School. T ? Board voted to apsign arms. He told the board prove $6,000 for skirting and that Ranchos morning kinder- installation of a furnace. An agenda item concerning a garten kids were riding on a bus that didnt have that specific proposed vocational budget was piece of safety equipment. He skipped over due to Paul Fawson felt that while the bus did have deciding to stay with the district flashing lights, motorists pay another couple of years. Hes as more attention to that physical good as they get, said Dr. Bayles. stop sign arm.The parent said Lee Robinson was approved that he specifically worried as Valley High School girls basabout kindergarteners getting ketball varsity head coach. off on Powell Drive where speed Robinson desires to also be the limit signs are never followed. junior varsity coach. The board School Superintendent Dr. Nils approved his request, with the Bayles told the board that the stipulation that the teams are bus in question (and 10 others) was an older model made before federal law required the safety feature. He said that it would cost the district about $500-60- 0 to outfit each old bus with an arm. The board decided to explore the matter, and see if and other bus could be arranged for the run. Until then, motorists are asked to use extreme caution at all times when approaching school busses. coached separately. KHS principal Dr. Lynn McArthur has requested that January 9 be the dates for the High School Student Education Occupation Plans Conferences. SEOPC is a time when parents, teachers and students will meet to setupeducationalandcareer goals. Dr. McArthur has assigned each teacher to work with approximately 22 high school students to develop the plans. We are man 8-- better-equippe- 25 xrlM figr The Fredonia Town Council student, explained Dr. Bayles. counDot Heaton and Hal Hamblin met on December 12 with OB discussions: Lee Esplin presented the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 1994. Mike Mellor had 30 moving violations for the month. 24 cases Merle Orton has recently included DUI, theft, unlawful joined the team of Coldwell consumption, possession of paraBanker-Corr- y Realty and brings phernalia, criminal damage at with her 20 years of real estate elementary school, missing dog, experience. From 1976 to 1986 parent concern at high school, she was a sales agent for R. Gary dogs in livestock, domestic vioLarsen and Associates in Salt lence, traffic accident, informaLake City selling residential, tion report on gang problem, commercial, land and income aggravated assault, private properties. For the last 10 years property accident, unlawful conshe was a partner and the comp- sumption. Marshal Mellor is trytroller for Salt Lake Title. Merle ing to get a grant for a drug task feels with her expertise and cus- force. There is only one police tomer service she is capable of car at this time. Cost of new handling most real estate needs engine will be about $ 1500-200with the best of results and is Ajail facility is planned at Page. Bob Lathim reported that the looking forward to working in the Kanab area. She has earned drilling is going well. Fredonia has a $2000 grant to assist with her GRI designation. this drilling. Fredonia needs to help put landfill canisters together. For trash pickup the first months we will break the town into thirds and do a third each week to work out a route. The pickup charge for January will be $3.50 and by the end of January there will be weekly garbage pickup for a $7 monthly charge. The regional landfill plan was presented to ADECJ and they were very receptive to the plan. Agenda items: Sonya Kimball requested $50 Merle Orton for a Santa visit. Motion passed. -size school districts. Pre-meeti- ng Orton joins Coldwell Banker 0. LEAT HEEIWJAM Kane County Community Clipboard Doe. Fredonia Town Council addressed the board about cil members Brent Mackelprang, drivers ed teacher salaries. They Greg Honey, Robin Button, Bobbie and Joy Jordan Early graduation was ap- pointed out descrepancies be- present.Rogers Greg Honey was sworn proved for Lake Powell School tween Kane Countys teacher in as a new council member. students Crystal McGuire and compensation and other similar- trict business manager Tom Veronica Biggs. Mon. dated to write SEOPC for each the Meffiest of Give the gift they'll really use. Cbristcaoses School Sports Fri. 5:30-7:30- Doe. 22 KHS Boys BB p Piute Thurs. Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Religious Services by ail ehurehes, for the purpose of giving thanks for our state and to enhance our religious diversity. Everyone invited to attend services sponsored by ehurehes other than their own. Contact Nancy at Quality Printing for information. STATEHOOD DAY. Ringing of Bells, Sirens, Horns, ete. at 9:1 3 am to commemorate statehood. Balloons released with messages from school students. MAIL CANCELLATIONS. Take souvenir mail to post office for collector's statehood cancellation stamp. Sat. Feb. 10 VALENTINE'S DANCE with fashion show and date auction. Persons 1 4 and older will be invited to attend. Events in '96) (Turn of the Century Dress is encouraged for Centennial Community Calendar sponsored by the Kane County and the Southern Utah News Travel Council 644-503- 3, S- - Charlie Glaspie presented the Arizona State Fair trophy to the Mayor. He also explained that the Fredonia booth won first place at the 1994 fair and second place in 1995. Mike Hogg spoke on programs he is pursuing to preserve small towns in rural America. Taylor Lewis requested a street on the east of their home next to the ditch. They asked for town improvement of the street, but this is not a policy of the town. Planning and zoning will look into this matter. Joy Jordan made a motion to accept the 1994 audit, seconded by Bobbie Rogers with all in fa- vor. Accepted the library agreement with Coconino County. Discussed the Medical Board goals. A long range solution is needed to keep the clinic open. It was voted to hire Isaac Johnson as landfill operator Joy Jordan made a motion to have our lobbyist make a minimal effort to include in assessment to make Kane County Hospital and Kanab doctors Arizona providers. Motion passed. Robin Button was appointed as Vice Mayor. Greg Honey will be in charge of power and scales and corrals. Button will take over the streets. Motion passed to have a town lighting contest with prizes of $100, $50 and $25. Last years winner is not eligible to win this year. There will be a holiday party on January 5 at Travelers Inn. Fire Safety Continued 6 from Page sorption of water, keep stored outside the house till you are ready to decorate, and keep the stand filled with water. When placing your tree, make sure it is kept away from sources of heat like fireplaces or heat vents and out of the way of traff- ic. Centennial Events Wed. 20 What are you getting your husband or son for Christmas? How about a Leatherman Tool? On sale now at Dennys for $392S. 644-290- 0 Check out your lights before placing them on the tree. Look for worn or frayed wires and broken bulbs. Make sure you do not overload extension cords. Take care when using candles. Keep them away from other flammable decorations. Place them where they cannot be knocked over or reached by children. Do not leave lit candles in an unattended room. Make sure your smoke detectors are working properly. If you will be traveling to visit family and you are not sure if they have a smoke detector, take one with you. Remember, fires do not take a holiday and by taking some precautions, you and your family can celebrate a firei-safholiday. e |