This week we had a chance to hear from and ask questions of our Mayor, Dan McArthur. Mr. McArthur has been the Mayor of St. George for 17 years and has seen a great deal of change over those years. He has life-long area ties originating with his parents who raised the family and operated businesses here in St. George. The Mayor’s father was recently featured in a Spectrum article as the “Grandfather” of St. George. We also know that both the Mayor and his Father have long histories with Rotary. Good for them!
We learned that the new airport opening with coincide with the City’s Birthday celebration which will commence on January 1, 2011. The new airport will make it possible to bring commuter jet traffic into our area. The city is working with various airlines to expand possible destinations to include Phoenix, Denver, and Los Angeles as well as fly larger jet aircraft to Salt Lake City.
The group asked many questions, seeking information on the new I-15 Interchange and Southgate Golf Course among other topics. Water and the cost and management of water is always a concern and we were informed pipeline discussions are on hold for the moment with the decline in growth in the area. However, the City Council is still working on guidelines for water conservation including Xeroscaping percentages in new and existing areas.
A great source of information is the InSide St. George magazine which can be obtained locally in hard copy or can be read and downloaded from the City’s web site: http://www.sgcity.org/. The web site is a vast resource on the many issues of concern to local residents and the Mayor strongly suggested we visit the site regularly to keep up on the latest City happenings. Be sure to check out the concerts at Vernon Worthen Park and the movies on the Town Square. Note: 2 of this summer’s movies were shot here in St. George. Check out the web site http://www.sgcity.org/ to see which movies those are. Watch the news in upcoming months on the City’s Year Long Birthday Party.
Next week Mark Heiner will take over the President’s chair, table, and this Blog.
It has been my pleasure to have served this past year and I thank you all for your support. I look forward to the energy Mark will bring to this position. Thank you one and all for a great year.
Marla Shelby-Drabner, President
Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise
We learned that the new airport opening with coincide with the City’s Birthday celebration which will commence on January 1, 2011. The new airport will make it possible to bring commuter jet traffic into our area. The city is working with various airlines to expand possible destinations to include Phoenix, Denver, and Los Angeles as well as fly larger jet aircraft to Salt Lake City.
The group asked many questions, seeking information on the new I-15 Interchange and Southgate Golf Course among other topics. Water and the cost and management of water is always a concern and we were informed pipeline discussions are on hold for the moment with the decline in growth in the area. However, the City Council is still working on guidelines for water conservation including Xeroscaping percentages in new and existing areas.
A great source of information is the InSide St. George magazine which can be obtained locally in hard copy or can be read and downloaded from the City’s web site: http://www.sgcity.org/. The web site is a vast resource on the many issues of concern to local residents and the Mayor strongly suggested we visit the site regularly to keep up on the latest City happenings. Be sure to check out the concerts at Vernon Worthen Park and the movies on the Town Square. Note: 2 of this summer’s movies were shot here in St. George. Check out the web site http://www.sgcity.org/ to see which movies those are. Watch the news in upcoming months on the City’s Year Long Birthday Party.
Next week Mark Heiner will take over the President’s chair, table, and this Blog.
It has been my pleasure to have served this past year and I thank you all for your support. I look forward to the energy Mark will bring to this position. Thank you one and all for a great year.
Marla Shelby-Drabner, President
Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise
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