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Show ffOD -- 1U' IML. oeuAo ;tc8L crR .'Tn k!0Uv' C-- .c ;VE.CK -- Hl ' ".T VOLUME 68 NUMBER 51 zj C;.:p3-:- B --- K Cowboys S hare region C 1 title with I 2 wins Page 13 . r- iPiricOiH 500 J nA ' f 1 t rsf Valentine photos by Myrna Page .k ( K$ 5 X 11 r v,o WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2000 COLOR COUNTRY'S HOME TOWN NEWSPAPER Kanab City opposed to draining Lake Powell By Laurali Noteman The Kanab City Council encouraged citizens of the area to attend a rally in Page, Arizona on March 14. The City of Page has asked for support from sur- Mayor Alvey explained there would be an update to the Government Plaza proposal to the BLM. The final proposal will be made February 22. Police Chief Doug Crosby ex- rounding communities, by a pressed his admiration and the Kanab Middle show of attendance, from indi- thanks-'to Local members of the People for the USA met with Legislators and Gov. Leavitt last Friday explaining their position on various issues. Pictured in the center of the back row are Michael Noel, Shauna Cox and Terri! Honey. , Governor Leavitt commits Constitutional Defense Fund in support of Utahs Counties By Marilyn Lawson The People for the USA (PFUSA) met with legislators and with Governor Leavitt at the State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City on February 11 and presented them with packets of information explaining the Peoples position on differ- ent issues. They discussed RS2477 roads in southern Utah, the Wilderness, the proposed Zion Park Plan and other topics to the excellent records compiled by San Juan County. H.B. 207 (Use of Constitutional Defense Council Restricted Account) has just passed the House and Senate and is awaiting the Governors signature at this time. It will greatly expand authorized expenditures. Thi3 is wonderful news especially for counties, such as Kane County, whose budgets are limited because it will allow the State to help fund litigation in defense of the citizens prop- of concern to the citizens throughout the state. erty rights. Governor Ieavitt said that PFUSA Utah State President federal Shauna Johnson shared with negotiations with the government on road issues were Governor Leavitt a copy of the clearly not going to work. He is lawsuit which was filed last coming to the conclusion that month against President Clinton this issue will have to be settled and Bruce Babbitt in reference in the courts. His concern that it to the proclaimed Grand will have to be settled on a read National Monuevident. The was road basis ment. It is evident that Presiby feelingof the People, however, is dent Clinton has overstepped, that the road issue is a liberty once again, his authority to proproperty rights issue and can claim monuments and lock up possibly be handled in a more vast tracts of lands under the efficient way and not necessar- guise of protection. It is the ily litigated road by road. hope of the People that this lawThe Governor committed suit will have a positive affect on funds from the Constitutional the current litigation against the Defense Fund and said that the Grand Staircase-Escalant- e NaState would stand by the Coun- tional Monument (GSENM) and ties in defense of the roads. Gov- bring it into compliance with the ernor Leavitt said that each law. Some1 of the issues that were county should have good documentation of its roads and pro- presented to the press at a press posed wilderness areas similar conference after the meetings Can-yon-Parash- were the proposed changes in the size and management of Zion National Park, the Escalante Reservoir controversy, the Grand Canyon Parashant law- suit and the GSENM Plan. PFUSA appreciates the members of Color Country Chapter who prepared displays and attended the meetings. Terril Honey, Mike Noel, Truman and Betty Lynch, A.V.Mackelprang, Howard and Lois Hook and daughter Elaine Church, and, Shauna Cox were in attendance, as well as members from nine other Utah counties. Sylvia Allen, field director for the State of Arizona and Southern Utah, and Dru Bower, field director for Wyoming and Northern Utah, were also in attendance. As a public service PFUSA is sponsoring a meeting on Saturday, February 19, 2000, at the Kanab City Library at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jim Tenney, Director of CIRCA. He will explain and give an update on the Grand lawsuit. All area litigants and the general public are invited to attend. We will also be providing information on the Zion National Park Plan and offer assistance in the comment process. Public inputcomments are due February 28 on the Zion Park Plan. Canyon-Parasha- nt viduals and groups, who desire to maintain Lake Powell. Self interest groups are organizing to support draining Lake Powell. Page has reported an estimated 5,000 people in support of draining the lake will attend the gathering in March. Mayor' Alvey assigned Jim Matson to coordinate efforts to help get people there. Matson was asked to include the Chamber of Commerce, Kane County groups and Fredonia. Matson will have an information packet put together by the end of February. School Scholarship Club. Students in the club organize community projects. These projects become part of their portfolio for scholarship applications when making preparations for college. members' Amanda Callister, Arnold Button, Breanna Henry, Samantha Hamblin, Jessica Jackson, Club Shawnli Eddy, Chandi Budd, Trevor Coleman and Lance Trujillo joined with Chief Crosby, Cecil Campbell, and Counselor Jeanine Johnson to paint the curbs from 300 South east to IGA. Chief Crosby was Mayor Alvey commented, "The history of film making in Utah impressed with the kids and has never been told. Mayor their enthusiasm to have fun Alvey, City Council member while they worked. He comTreva Bamson, Economic Devel- mented, They did use a little opment Director Jim Matson and more paint than we had origiState Heritage Council member nally planned on. Theyhadpaint Dennis Judd, made a request to everywhere, but they had a good the state of Utah for $250,000 to time doing it and did a goodjob. The Mayor and Council memassist in securing the two-ho& Mooffered a special thanks to bers Mavericks documentary, Film of Johnson for her dedica Jeanine guls: The Story Making in Utah. The total project ex- tion and constant effort to find pense comes in at $853,000. avenues which assist young KB YU has committed $269,000, people in their education. They the remaining money would be expressed their appreciation of coming in from private individu- teachers in our area and for the als, corporation and foundations. jobs they do. The Executive Producer will ur be Sterling Van Wagenen, of the Sundance Film Festival and Sundance Institute. Film producer Howard Koch and actor Robert Redford, have already agreed to participate in the project. The state summary stated, Mavericks and Moguls is a feature length documentary that tells the story of the western and of film malting in Utah. It went on to say, Mavericks and Moguls is a look at the Utahns who make the Hollywood co-foun- KANAB WEATHER February Courtesy: Frank Swapp Family |