Show CatW Soa£!t Utalt Supplement To: Gunnison Valley News The Salina Sun Garfield County News - The Richfield Reaper VOLUME 3 WEDNESDAY NUMBER OCTOBER 41 1982 13 Kodachrome's Colorful Scenery Lives Up to Name r! $ 4‘SU'P' 3“ named by the National Aptly Geographic Society the rich hues of Kodachrome’s spectacular rock formations vary from gray and white to several tints of red and are ever conditions changing with atmospheric and position of the sun’s rays ItJs ‘'kctSJSmi on one of Kodachrome Resourceful youth skateboards This smooth flat sur Basin’s graceful rock formations face contrasts chimneys with the towering monolithic which jet up from the valley floor spires It is or Opinions differ among geologists as to how the rock spires were formed One theory suggests that ancient underground springs filled up with sediment and then solidified The spires were left standing after the softer them Entrada sandstone surrounding eroded away four Amendments on Ballot Four for amending the propositions which will State Constitution appear on the ballot at the general election in November are outlined and discussed in a research brief prepared Utah Foundation research organization by the private report notes that this analysis is a traditional service of the Foundation and is designed to provide voters with the basic information to assist them in The making informed decisions on these important issues The Foundation emphasizes that it does not take a stand for or against any of the proposals it does list the major although arguments advanced by the proponents and the opponents According to the report proposition 1 — the Tax Article Revision Amendment — is the most complicated and controversial issue that will be presented to the voters in November If this proposition will make approved some major changes in the revenue ancP taxation article of the State ConBecause of the importance stitution and controversy surrounding this amendment it was dealt with in a separate research report issued by Utah Foundation last July Proposition 2 deals with the matter of compensation legislative determhiing and expenses Presently the Utah Constitution sets legislative pay at $25 a day plus an expense allowance of $15 a day while in session The proposed would allow the amendment Legislature to establish a citizen salary which would be appointed commission to make recomby the Governor mendations regarding legislative pay The Legislature then could accept reject or lower the recommendation of this commission but the recommendation could not increase Advocates of proposition 2 point out has one of the lowest rates of in the nation compensation and that it is becoming increasingly difficult to get citizens of modest means to serve in the Legislature They claim that Utah legislative that the change is needed to preserve our citizen Legislature and prevent the creation of a legislative inbody made up solely of special terests a place not only for the tourist wanting to see something unusual but for artists and photographers who want to capture the varied modes of color More Than Just Candidates Utah light The geological area" actually located in Kane County but accessible from the north only through Garfield County is one of the least of state known and most spectacular administered attractions in Utah w public office in any municipality Another view merely points out that granting such corporation a charter to the columns are for some reason more Advocates operate in that municipality resistant to erosion than the of the change point out that this surrounding rock provision is archaic restricts political violates freedom the principle of and government representative currently is not being enforced in Utah No major opposition to this amendment there been expressed although may be some feeling that a conflict of interest could exist if corporate officers and employees also serve as municipal officials has Located only nine miles south of Cannonville on an improved dirt road a discovery in just recent years of a natural arch within walking distance of the ranger’s cabin in the park shows how little explored is some of the terrain Superintendent Tom Shake An ardent and accomplished himself whose pictures photographer this article Shakespeare accompany helps visitors find some of the most photogenic scenery in the park Plant and animal life found at Kodachrome are typical of a environment Pinyon and juniper trees are common as well as yucca and prickly pear cactus Mule deer and mountain lions are the largest animals found in the park which is open all year Coyotes gray foxes bobcats and striped and spotted skunks make their home at Kodachrome but are seen less often because of their nocturnal habits The coyote is often heard if seldom seen yapping at dusk and dawn Except for the common raven seen gliding about the rock spires the and the chattering eagle soaring pinyon jay most birds are seasonal visitors such as the mourning dove a common migrant to the reserve are furnished for the trail and interpretive the visitor who takes advantage of this opportunity will learn much about the area A new trail the “Panorama Trail’’ has just been opened this year guides with its meticulously Kodachrome maintained makes campground a good base camp for some of the other attractions nearby The famous Grosvenor Arch and Cottonwood Canyon areas are located just 10 miles south The Paria River close to the park offers an area with miles upon miles of ! mu i nonrepresentative Legislature park At an elevation of 5800 feet with easy is one of Utah’s access Kodachrome most peaceful and colorful sites with more than 2240 ’acres' seraside to provide the visitor with relaxation in a dramatic natural setting To reach the park the traveler turns east at the junction of US Highway 89 and Utah Highway 12 for about 26 miles to Cannonville where the turnoff to Kodachrome Originally dubbed is located “Thorley’s Pasture” after rancher Tom Thorley the name stuck until an expedition from the National Geographic Society in 1949 of representatives of the comprised society and various government renamed it “Kodachrome The expedition was exploring what they called “Escalante Land” in search of natural bridges and arches Although the name “Kodachrome" was associated with the flats originally was bestowed nearby it subsequently upon the park itself agencies Flats” Basin State Reserve one of Utah’s state parks 1963 Upon the recommendation of the Bryce Valley Lions Gub it was given the name of Chimney Rocks because of a rumor that had been started that Eastman Kodak was objecting to the use of their famous “Kodachrome” film name in connection with the park but Eastman Kodak soon informed the Lions Gub that the company would be pleased to have the beautiful park bear the name "Kodachrome" so on August 1970 15 that officially became the name of the colorful spot first became on June 5 An interesting side note is that Ellis LeFevre president of the Lions Gub became the first seasonal ranger stationed at Kodachrome He was instrumental in bringing water to the park through the development of a pipeline which carried water from a small spring in Horse Valley The Bryce Valley Lions Gub and the the three little towns in the and Henrieville Cannonville have always taken a personal interest in the development and improvement of the park just outside their backdoor The first improvement at the park was construction of a fire pit and pit toilet by the Lions Gub Although the fire pit remains flush toilets have replaced the old ones and each campsite is complete with a cement slab table and barbecue grill The group area often used for family reunions is two large furnished with electricity barbecues and five long tables Firewood is supplied and cool spring water is plentiful 3 provides that a legislator would cease to be a member if he or she moved of the Legislature from the district from which elected Advocates of the change claim that need to reside among the legislators people they represent or it would create Proposition residents of valley Tropic unequal representation Opponents however point out that if this amendment is approved it would replace an elected representative with an appointed one and that would be contrary to the principles of representative In addition they observe government that no one has pointed to a single instance where the present policy has been abused and even if a legislator moves from his district he will only continue to serve until the conclusion of his current term Finally proposition 4 would repeal a section of the Utah Constitution which currently prohibits corporate officers and agents from holding employees Lake Powell is accessible by automobile and only an hour away via the same unpaved road which led to the Kodachrome Trail on the other hand conOpponents tend that election to the Legislature should be regarded as an important public service that should be as close to voluntary as possible They claim that excessive legislative pay could lead to a professional for the motorcyclist or drive enthusiast to explore roads old hunting Living up to it’s name symbolic of color Kodachrome Basin State Reserve with its towering monolithic which jut up from spires or chimneys the valley floor or protrude from sandstone rocks is a photographer’s t discovered the arch while a coyote’s den one day State recreation and parks representatives the arch named after a contest Shakespeare Arch honoring early settlers of the Bryce Valley area from whom the ranger is descended speare By Nancy Bales Spotlight Staff Writer Each site at Kodachrome has been conveniently with a cement slab barbeue grill and large camp equipped table A barbeques group area is also provided featuring two large five tables and a central fire pit electricity Man’s basic need to experience the purifying qualities of unique wilderness areas like Kodachrome has prompted Utah to preserve the special peace and magnificent scenery of Kodachrome for the recreation needs of the people |