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Show News ( passes police physical fitness standards City Council stand and if deemed necessary, and the mayor asked him to fol- these tough standards that will file a disclaimer to protect its low up on this vital issue to see make my life forever miserable. if a cross complaint or some other Crosby said that it made sense was given a special award at the water rights. call he had legal step might be in order. The to him and his officers that they Little spoke ofa phone September 26 Kanab City Council meeting by Council member recently had with the Department mayor thanked Little for his in- be physically fit. Many cities who make up this Carol Sullivan for service excel- ofJustice Federal Solicitor in Den- sight and concern, and noted be to insurance an the there which that was in he lence in his job at Kanab City ver, cooperative have alappeared given 5th acso is deadline October speed ready adopted its standards. impression that water rights Airport. Chief Crosby asked Kanab City Kenyon Little, long time crued to the state of Utah and the of the essence. to join Orem, Ogden, West ValURMAs of (Utah Kanab resident, was concerned federal government has only the Adoption citiRisk about the citys position in the same standing as any private Management Association) ley City, Riverdale and others in impending litigation over land zen, as cited in the acts of 1871 and proposed police physical fitness this effort. He feels that it is only standards . Chief Crosby, brush- sensible that a man who has to use between the county, BLM 1879. attorHe USA. Van for the and the People ing the occasional tear from his do shift work, is subject to moMackelprang, city asked the city to clarify their ney, seemed to agree in part. eye, urged the council to adopt ments ofextreme physical activity and long periods of mental pressure, be physically fit. By Richard Negus Airport manager Dick Brewer V "Garkane Power gives Kanab more night life1 r Mike Noel, subject to dismissal. Keith of the program, saying that claims may go down and injuries to officers may not be so severe. The council passed the measure unanimously. Resolution approvingthe form and authorizing the execution of a power sales contract with Utah Associated Municipal Assistant Coach, Kanab High School the equipment needed to move the poles, reset them at the ball up to the plate with all park and make sure everything worked. All this was done basically after hours and on the weekends, Mike added, Power Systems. so it took them away from their own families but it really helped this community." . y y proud tradition of service and support A Theres a lot more to Garkane Power than Coach, Mike Noel gives some pointers to baseball player Colten Johnson. Mike Noel has had a long love affair with base- hes helped coach kids ball. For the last 13 years, f of all ages, but until this year, games and practice sessions could only last until the sun went down. As Mike said, Without lights, practice times y down to people being willing to invest in the community. Garkane s service territory doesnt even y cover all of Kanab y City, but they understand the unprepared for playing in other towns that did r.v;) have lights. principle, and we ?'Jr really appreciate all theyve done. That investment bright future for baseball in Kanab A : C y has manifested itself throughout Then Mike learned that the middle school f r f ' getting new field lights, and was that the old ones Garkane Powers service area in a were available. He immediately thought of the variety of ways, from providing sports uniforms baseball diamond, and called Jeff Vaughn, the to spearheading economic development. That Area Manager for Garkane Power. According to level of commitment is not what most people Mike, Jeff had helped us with the lights on the expect from a typical electric utility, but football field, so when this came up his name was Garkane Power isnt your typical utility. Were the first on my list. Garkane understood how your utility, and that makes all the difference important this field was to Kanab, so they stepped in the wprld. Garkane Power -V - V - V- - V V.V.V.V.V.y.v.v.v.v.v.v.v is the next step in getting natural gas to Kanab and Fredonia by way of Hill dale and Colorado City. Passed 5 to 0 Appoint Planning Commission member. Rosa Lie Coleman said there were a list of qualified applicants to fill the unexpired term of commission member Elaine Harmon. After some deliberation, the planning board recommended Liz Dutton to fill the seat. Her involvement with affordable housing was a big plus. The council passed this 5 to 0 Public hearing on zoning. There were no public members in attendance to support or oppose the zoning change. Rosa Lie Coleman explained this amendment to the zoning rules provided that all residents within 300 feet be given written notice of any application for conditional use permit coming before the planning, commission. Commission Continued from Page 1 proved. Also a draft Hybrid Wolf Ordinance will be ready for a public hearing at the October 2000, Commission Meeting. $1 23,The County is seeking people who would be incounty-wid- e terested in serving on a Youth Sen. Bob Bennett is Activities Committee. Anyone pleased to announce the U.S. interested in serving can conDepartment of the Interior has tact Karen Glazier at the Courtawarded a $1,065 million con- house at Names for tract award to Interstate Rock the committee will be approved Products, Inc. in Hurricane, at the October 16, 2000, ComUtah for water systems improve- mission Meeting. ments at the Lake Mead NaDon Covert, Cedar Mountain tional Recreation Area. Fire Protection District, recomFunds will pay Interstate Rock mended that Mike Robertzer fill Products, Inc. for installation of the remainder ofa term vacated water transmission lines and by Sheila Gephart due to illness. installation of potable water dis- The Commission approved the tribution systems. Construction recommendation with a thank of a 150,000 gallon concrete wa- you to Sheila Gephart. ter storage tank, the installaThe Commission also aption of a raw water irrigation proved two appointed positions system and electrical modifica- to the Travel Council Board. tions to the existing water treat- They are: Cynis Mejia, Best ment plant will also be funded - Friends and Brian Palmer, Parry with this award. Lodge. This contract amended the previous document with certain small changes. It passed by a roll call vote of 5 to 0. Interstate gets million contract y Certified PPG Painters Certified PPG Collision Repair Center Custom Painting All Work Guaranteed Insurance Work Welcome - Dave s Auto Body 1580 S 40 W 89A Kanab, UT 84741 t QUALITY ENERGY SERVICES munities. Councilman Tony Wright said that this agreement 644-255- 1. In towns like this, it comes C were severely shortened, and the boys were f is City endorsement between Intermountain Gas and Arizona border com- (R-Uta- h) different from other power companies, a difference Mike Noel noticed, f f transformers and power poles. Garkane Crosby went on to tell the counthat for one time only the incumbent officers would get a $300 bonus for passing the test. The down side is that an officer who is unable to keep up, may be cil McAllister spoke of the virtues . ' 24 SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4, 2000 Dave Little Auto Recycling ; r 435-644-22- 30 Used Auto Parts |