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Show Universal Microfilm Corp Box 2608 Salt Lnke City, Utah 84101 5- -1 Jordan Valley Sentinel Continuing The Midvale Sentinel Published weekly at 125 W. Center St., Midvale, Salt Lake County, Utah by Midvale Sentinel, Inc. Entered at Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Midvale, Utah 84047 under the Act of March 9, 1878. Subscription rate $2 per year, 5 years $5 in Jordan School District. Volume38 Number 32 Expect 25,000 Standing with one of the new buses purchased this year to serve Jordan district students are Dan Smith, shop foreman at the bus shop, and Howard Newbold, director of transportation. They report all of the district's buses ready for the opening of school when 61 bus routes will be operating to serve the district's 35 schools. Jackpot now $309 . . This'nthat By Jay Overheard at the editors' convention: "On the trip over we came through a rainstorm that was really a goose-drowne- r." The winter convention of State Press Ass'n has become noted for its snowstorms, and the summer convention last week end at Richfield was beset by rain. Golf tournament was rained out Friday afternoonand Just when we were doing pretty well, too! And the hosts, the Norm Fuellenbachs, after planning a patio party and dinner that evening, found their home packed almost with guests as the weather continued to drizzle. Saturday was beautiful almost all day, but the clouds came up again in late afternoon and tried to wash out the cook-o- ut at Fish Lake, but failed. Everyone had a grand time at Capital Reef, where the is something else. scenery The reef is colorful, the roads are good, and the canyons are magnificent. All the maps and literature refer to the area as the "waterpocket fold," and we found out the significance of the shoulder-to-sho- ulder the term "waterpocket." Geo- logists say that the earth upheavals which folded the surface and formed the reef also created pockets which naturally collect and hold water; hence the term "waterpocket." Pioneers who developed farms in the area used these pockets for water storage, for rain is scarce in the area and most moisture conies from snowmelt in the spring and occasional showers, so any storage system was welcome and useable. The caravan took the "back road" from Capital Reef to Fish Lake, turning off near Loa and following gravel roads through scenic country. It was a pleasureable drive through a part of Utah that most folks never take the trouble to go and see because it is off the pavement. we had night Saturday something unusual in the way of food, all cooked by Fish and Game personnel. The wardens dug a trench perhaps 20 feet long, filled it witli dry brush and let it burn down to coals, and they also had another fire nearby. They filled Dutch Oven kettles with cuts of mutton and plenty of cooking oil, and set the kettles in the coals, then heaped more coals on top from the second fire. Other Dutch Ovens were filled with sliced potatoes topped with sliced onions and put to cook the same way. While the cooking was going on the crew kept busy uncovering one kettle after another, stirring the contents vigorously, and watching for burning. Then Just before the serving started, part of the crew shifted their attention togreal of containers sourdough, which was rolled out thin, cu' In pieces, and the scones frie in deep fat. So there was a feast of mutton done to a turn, potatoes, salad, hot scones and honey, topped with watermelon. It was great, and tf you think those conserva- onion-flavor- Continued on Page ed 2 Porcupines Several porcupine problems have beset Midvale police recently. Apparently the animals migrate at certain times and stray into the city. Police managed to box one and turned him loose near the river, but two others were more of a problem and had to be shot. One of the porcupines appeared on Oak St., one on Cornell, and one on E. Center. Officers report the animals are hard to kill and often several shots are required to quiet one. The clues to indentity of the Mystery Personality are hidden only in the advertisements of the 25 participating merchants either in the Mystery ad or in their other contracts . . Howard Newbold, ne ne . Holden St. bids rejected The State Road Commission has relected all bids on the rebuilding of N. Holden St. in Midvale. The bids were much higher than estimates. A spokesman for the department said that the project will now be divided into two parts, with new bids to be asked on the railroad overpass structure only, probably in September, for winter construction. Then next spring a second bid will be asked on the road widening and rebuilding. No contract has yet been let on the landscaping project in Midvale because the routine check of the bids revealed that the apparent low bid, when unit costs were totaled, was in actuality the high bid. The commission is now a ruling from the general before awarding the contract to the second bidder. County fair Aug. Salt Lake County Fair will hold its 35th annual exposition 1, at the fairgrounds Aug. in Murray, 5200 S. State St. The fair will open next Monday at 6:30 p.m. with the traditional parade in which more than GO units have been entered, and will run all week, closing Saturday night. The sweetheart contest is scheduled for Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m., witli girls who live in the county, arc single, and between the ages of 16 and 2 eligible to enter. The fair will feature H Club exhibits from all sec Hons of the county. are being made this week and will be Judged before the official opening of the as The Community Action has occupied the old smelter office at 97 N. Holden St., for several years, has moved to the building at 50 N. Main St. formerly occupied by the Cornet store. which Election judges needed this fall Thes-entrie- Election Judges will be for the primary and general elections this fall, and interested in persons serving are asked to contact Lawrence A. Mineor, city r, at the city office. Three Midvale councilmen be elected this year. will Terms of Cliff Terry, J. Donald Poulsen, and A. M. Ross will expire. Filings may be needed -- East. Continue cross Greenfield Way and turn right to Brookhill Dr., thei South 1995 turn left to Village Green Re", and pick up. Continue to Rd. and pick up. Pr ceed west on 7000 South tu 1495 East and pick up. Turn left, . . service for the southern 4 s I mm v : Jordan district ' - the opening of school and the beginning of classes on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Dr. Merritt Egan of University of Utah has been selected as the speaker at the opening institute. All students who attended Jordan schools last year have for the been new school year. Other students who are new to the district are advised of the following registration dates: schools 26 elementaries, Junior highs, and four senior highs. Supt. Don J. Parr said that there will be one new school this year, Canyon opening View elementary, 3050 East five 7800 South. Kindergarten High Schools Bingham - 10th grade, Aug. 18; 11th grade, Aug. 17, and 12 grade, Aug. 16. Brighton - 10th grade, Aug. 18; 11th grade, Aug. 19, and 12th grade, Aug. 20. H illcrest - 10th grade, Aug. 10; 1 1th grade, Aug. 10, and 12th grade, Aug. 11. Jordan - 10th grade, Aug. 12; 11th grade, Aug. 11, and 12th grade, Aug. 10. Junior High Schools Butler - Seventh grade, Aug. 18; eighth grade, Aug. 19, and ninth grade, Aug. 20. Midvale - All on Aug. 18 registration will be held at all of the elementary schools on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 25 and 2G, with the opening day classwork for kindergarset for Friday, Aug. 27. Activities preparatory to the beginning of school will start Monday, Aug. 16, with a workshop for secretaries. A conference for administrators will follow on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and orientation meeting for new teachers on Thursday, Aug. 19. Supt. Parr said that there will be about 137 new teachers in the district this year, including additions to the faculty and replacements. Opening institute for all teachers will be held Monday, Aug. 23, in preparation for of tens left turn and stop at Oakcreek Dr. Then proceed to Canyon View. These students attended Mountview last vear. Continued on Page 2 seventh grade at 9 a.m.; eighth grade, 1 p.m., and ninth grade, 2 p.m. - Seventh Mt. Jordan grade, Aug. 11; eighth grade, Aug. 12, and ninth grade, Aug. witli- - 13. Union - All new students from Butler Jr. High, Aug. 17 in the afternoon; seventh grade, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m.; eighth grade, Aug. 19, and ninth grade, Aug. 20. West Jordan - All students from Riverton, Herri-ma- n, Lark and Copperton, Aug. 18; from Westvale and South Jordan, Aug. 19, and from West Jordan, Aug. 20. County tax levy set at 21.82 mills, up 3.22 The county commission, brought face to face with the $32.5 million budget it adopted last December, Monday set a mill levy of 21.82 mills, an increase of 3.22 mills. The commission chose the 17.30; increase in taxes rather than cutting the budget down, though the Monday meeting did result in a cut of $143,000. The rate increase was found necessary by the commission despite an increase in property valuation from $927 million to $1,025,000,-00- 0. for the county health fund, taking only $1,422,000 from the general fund, which has financed the health department in the past. Jack A. Olson, executive director of Utah Taxpayers Ass'n, pointed out at the commission meeting that the increase in assessed valuation would raise $1.8 million in new taxes alone, but said the rate increase would require taxpayers to pay an additional $2.2 million. but Serious wound County officials John Sproul, 63, is in and ran west on 9000 South. Sproul called for help and was finallyheardbyBryceHe-dric- k, who was delivering morning newspapers. He found the injured man and called the sheriffs office. Midvale Officer Danny Lloyd Joined sheriff's deputies in trying to track the man, but they were unsuccessful. The victim described the robber as about 20 years old, about 5' 10" tall, wearing a mask and possibly a blond wig. seri- Copper View Service, 9010 S. State. Sproul, who lives in the rear of the station, was approached by a man wearing a mask, who ordered him to open the cash box. After Sproul opened the box the man apparently panicked, shot Sproul In the groin with a .22 pistol. insurance, liability, ' .iiMnmpj . . ous condition at Cottonwood Hospital after being shot at 4:40 a.m. Monday by an armed robber who held up Ferg's mills. New .5 mill. . At the new Canyon View school registration date for new students will be Thursday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Most students attending Canyon View are from transferred being Mountview, Cottonwood Hgts., and Ridgecrest schools. Attendant shot by robber broke down the 3.22 mill increase this way: General 14.5 purpose, mills, up 1.5 mills. Flood control, 2.75 mills, up .25. Debt, service, .97 mill, down 2.13 mills. New health fund, 1.6 mills. New social services, 1.5 por- Eldred Hamilton, Pearl Money, Margaret Barnes, and Alva G. Enniss on behalf of themselves and others not named. The suit contends the election was illegal because insufficient information was given voters and because of other irregularities which were not specified in the complaint. W. s. Mickelsen, secretary of the district, said he feared the court action would have the effect of costing the district federal funds which have been approved for construction, but which must be used within a certain period of time, and he said the action may have been taken only to delay the start of construction. district will open Wednesday, Aug. 25 witli approximately 25,000 students expected to be attending the 25 schools in the Willow Creek and Robidoux. Then proceed to 2407 Creek Rd. and transport students to Canyon View. The driver of bus number 16 will begin picking up students at 8:05 a.m. half way up Willow Creek Dr. His next stop will be at the corner of Alta Canyon Drive. The bus will then turn around and proceed to Creek Rd., make a tion of the county. Court action was begun by . $ picking up at 8:05 a.m. at 7800 South 2915 East and pick up students along Danish Rd. to Wasatch Blvd. Then proceed north on Wasatch Blvd. 8345 to South (Top of the World), pick up students and transport them toCanyon View elementary school. Bus number 4 will begin picking up at 8:05 a.m. at 7508 South and 3500 East and travel south to 9015 South and Wasatch Blvd. Turn around and go north to 8785 South and Wasatch Blvd. (Golden Hills). Transport students to Canyon View elementary. Bus number 6 will start picking up at 8:05 a.m. at attending the meeting Monday criticized the commission's action in levying 1.6 million . District court suit was begun Friday contesting legality of the election which approved a bond Issue for Salt Lake County Sewerage District No. 1, formed to provide sewer Aug. 20 and will close Sept. 27. added to district Citizens commission Sewer bonds contested after if View number 3 will begin Canyon Bus Suit filed 2, 1971 One new elementary 6860 South and pick up. Transport students to Union Junior High. Bus number 6 will begin at 7:25 a.m. at 6790 South 1495 East for first stop. Second stop is at 1560 East 6670 South. Transport students to Union Junior High. (This is the same as last year's run except students are transported to Union Junior High instead of Butler Junior. fair. clerk-recorde- follows: Union Junior High Greenfield Village area beginning at 7:25 a.m., bus number 29 will stop at 6890 South 1690 East; 6790 South 1770 East; 6730 South 1860 East; 6691 South 1900 East and 6660 South 1965 East. Proceed to 1900 East and 700( South and pick up on north side of road only. Transpor students to Union Junior High Bus number 2 will begii. picking up at 7:25 a.m. 3 LaCresta Drive in Greenfii.ln Village. Proceed west to 65'.'. 16-2- Action center moves to Main St. made 1 at Murray 15 Center, 16-2- director of transportation, reports that plans are being made to bus about 12,000 students. Most buses will make three trips and will cover 35 to 40 miles a day, on the average. Newbold asks the cooperation of parents and students who will be riding the buses, and warns the driving public not to pass school buses which have stopped for loading and unloading, and have their flashing lights on. On two-laroads, traffic from both directions must stop for school buses. On four-ladivided highways, only traffic on the same side of the median as the bus must stop, the director points out. The Jordan district fleet has added four new buses this year. Later on, if a surplus of buses is evident, some of the older buses will be offered for sale. Most bus runs will be similar to last year. New routes, and routes which have been revised this" year are detailed invade city pot. No Jordan district will operate 61 bus routes this year, transporting almost half of the 25,000 students expected to be enrolled. ads throughout the paper. Payment to the winner is made each week in a merchants check good at the 25 participating stores. tified the Mystery Personality as Donald J. Parr. This week contest boxes will be located at Ream's Bargain annex, Superior Service, 8135 South State, Arctic Circle Drive In, 7692 South Redwood Road, Mr. C, Websters, and Trail Sports Center. Remember each member of the family can enter the contest six times by dropping an entry in each of the six and increase boxes the chances of a family member being the winner of the Jack- 1 . . . 12,000 students will be bused to school . $9 this week when his entry was drawn but he had only indentified one clue and there were two, he correctly iden- August 35 Jordan schools open Aug. 25 Mystery Personality clues elude many The Mystery Personality Jackpot is now over $300 and continues to generate widespread interest in the contest each week. Earl Dowland, 1081 East 13400 South, Draper, received Thursday, j,ijiia mi uu .U mi. nmi iim.ii miii,. m.i iiiiniim ,u i. m mw if. Gun Safety Survival course starts example of one of the reasons that Mid-valgarbage collection costs are so high is demonstrated by this neatly piled trash put out at one home last week. Volume has risen from one crew working four days to two crews working six days. An e's A gun safety and survival course will be held Aug. 18, 19 and 20 in the West Jordan Stake Building, 7900 S. Red- wood Rd. The course will be from 7 to 10 p.m. each evening. For more information call 2. Ed Knight, 255-159- Mrs Frances Mickelsen, Draper, was recipient Monday night of Midvale Kiwanis Club's Teacher of the Month award. Mrs Mickelsen, who has taught at Mt. Jordan Junior High the past 12 years, is pictured receiving a Kiwanis plaque from Richard Gourley, and a desk set from JEA. Her husband, Wood-ro- w Mickelsen, is at left. |