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Show Universal Microfilm Box GCO Cor'o V 3 Salt Lrkt City, Utah 84101 5- -1 One killed as truck-trai- n collide on 9000 South A pickup truck collided with the second diesel power unit of a Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train Monday at 12:45 p.m. and left one man dead and another critical. The pickup truck approaching the 9000 South crossing from the west left skid marks that Highway Patrolmen said made his speed at an estimated 25 miles per hour at impact with the train. After hitting the train the truck was hurled into a traffic signal standard, and then flipped off another 42 feet, and burst into flames. The occupants of the truck were thrown from the vehicle and landed approximately 20 feet away. Richard Wayne Harper, 19, 4293 Diana Police officers and volunteer firemen administer first aid to two accident victims Monday, following collision with a train on 9000 I'. : ; '.; f t j! :; , I ; I P ; 7 t South. Sandy firemen in the background extinguish fire in the truck. the men died in the hospital following the accident. One of n Just Things By Jim Landers The time is getting close when candidates will begin to circulate petitions for mayor and two councilmen in five of the incorporated areas of the southern part of the valley, and probably many will seek the jobs that will be open this year in each of the third class cities in the area. Many people will run for one of the council jobs because they have an axe to grind in one particular area of the community. But if that is the reason that they are running, one suggestion will probably straighten them out right quick. Just attend two consecutive meetings of the council that they are planning to run for before they file their petition. Most of those who run for the various council jobs will find that there are probably valid reasons that the thing that they may be mad about is not being done or is being done, whatever the case may be. The only man who will make a good candidate is the one who has interest in the community as a whole at heart, and not one specific segment of community interest. The different kinds of decisions that local councils have to make are many and varied. And the time that it takes each individual councilman to prepare himself with enough information to make an intelligent decision will scare most of the candidates for office out before they begin. Don't be interested in just one part of the community if you're going to run for office, but prepare yourself to devote the time and energy that will be demanded to make your community a better place to live after you have been in office for four years. The accident Monday at the 9000 South railroad crossing indicates that something is wrong at the crossing, with two fatalities there this year. The cost of a study of the crossing and why accidents might occur there is justified. The tXW South crossing and the one on 7200 South are both totally open crossings, with nthing to obstruct the motorist's vision as he approaches with the exception of the sun at certain times of the day. But accidents are occuring at both crossings all too often. If the reason for the accidents is driver ncplert then it ran only be assumed that, drivers will continue to be neglectful and accidents will continue to happen unless something can lw done to correct the driver's neetwt. Education programs seem to have lit tie efWt, so omeore must come up with a system that makes drivers respond ti the rrmsipf signals. Mrs Virginia Williams, director of food services for Jordan school district, announces school lunch will be served the first day of school. The price of the lunches will be as follows: elementary schools, 35 cents; secondary schools, 40 cents; adults, 50 cents; special milk, .08 cents to students and adults. The price of special milk will be higher this school year because the federal government has terminated reimbursement under the special milk program. Mrs Williams said a free and reduced price meal policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs will continue. Local school officials have adopted family size income criteria for use in determining eligibility which is available from school principals. Children from families whose income is at Continued on page two Legislators said that the flashing Continuing The Midvole Sentinel Published weekly Center St., Salt Uk County. tUh by Midvsle Sentinel. Inc. in uiubu at Mldvale, I tall, suoscripuon rate per year, j years 125 W. Second-cl.s- s postage paid ji. .j August 23, 1973 Volume 40 Number 34 Moratorium on construction of multiple units in Midvale District to relinquish their rights to the old 8 inch Westside Water Co. line at 1300 E. 7800 S. In return, the city will be provided with 500 gallons per minute capacity in its own lines. It was noted that this old line had been installed in 1942, has virtually disintegrated, and has not been used for three years. The proposal was adopted. Outstanding invoices were read and approved. By department, they are: administration $4,938.73, parks and recreation $2,903.69, water $25,880.98, streets $2,007.41, sewer and sanitation $4,120.64. Also approved for payment were vouchers from Caldwell, Richards and Sorensen for $60, engineering fees for the water line extension serving Country Squire No. 3, and $541.53, fees for water and sewer lines in Dimond Estates. The council voted to enter into a contract with Utah Power and Light to install lights at the horseshoe pits. The four lights will cost the city $4 per month. The council was asked if the developer would be required to cover a ditch running past the Jordan Mobile Home Subdivision." It was stated that the city does not require ditches be covered, however, they must be fenced off. The problem of debris collecting in front of grates and causing flooding was mentioned. A resident asked if both sides of the ditch would be fenced. He was told that only the subdivision side of the ditch need be fenced. A plan was submitted to the council by a resident interested in establishing a wrought iron manufacturing business at 7175 S. 1300 W. The property is presently unoccupied and zoned A-- The plans will be presented to planning and zoning Aug. 15. School lunch prices and free meal policy outlined Eyewitnesses crossing lights were working at the time of the accident. Investigators for the state public service commission said that the train was traveling at 28 miles per hour. Both men were employes of the Construction Co., and the truck was owned by the contractor. Debris from the truck was scattered down the railroad track for 50 yards. The Monday accident was the second fatality at the crossing this year. Mary Kenney Wood, 77, was killed in a train-ca- r accident there on Jan. 14. Jordan Valley Sentinel Motorcycle race proposal heard by W. J. Council West Jordan's city council heard a pro-- i posal Aug. 14 to consider using the park arena for motorcycle races. Allan H. Lockheed told the council that he considers West Jordan's arena one of the best in the area, with good seating capacity and good overall view from the grandstand. Mr Lockheed assured the council that the show attracts the average person, and not necessarily motorcyclists. This is a professional show with 8 to 12 bikes racing, and local people would be invited to participate in half-tim-e activities, such as games. All bikes are muffled, Lockheed said, and noise would not be excessive. The show is heavily insured, he said, and explained liability coverage. To prepare the arena for the show, a plywood crash wall and a cushion would be installed and the arena would be dampened and packed. A show is desired for Sept. 7, and if this is satisfactory, backers would like to plan for a Friday night show each week next summer. A film on the motorcycle races was shown to the council.. West Jordan's police chief, Lance Foster, has requested a raise for his department, as the city's pay scale is lower than that of other agencies in the area. Raiser are necessary in order to keep good, trained men, stated councilman Grandale Finlay- son. A $50 per month blanket raise was granted, along with a $25 per month uniform allowance. Attorney Nick Colessides presented Ordinance No. 110, relating to election laws in the city. This ordinance will call for a primary election when there are more than two candidates for public office. The ordinance was adopted and will become effective upon the first publication, and will be in effect for the municipal election in November. A letter was read from Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District asking the city and Taylorsville-BennioImprovement Way, died at he hospital of injuries suffered in the accident. Douglas Le Curtis, 32, 142 West 8835 South, was listed in fair condition at Cottonwood Hospital. A moratorium on multiple unit building in Midvale is in effect as a result of action taken by the Midvale city council Tuesday. The moratorium will remain in effect until a study is completed to determine how the city can supply city services to these units. The moratorium was recommended by councilman Jed W. Wasden. Construction of duplexes and certain types of commercial housing units are not included in the moratorium. The moratorium will last until the study is completed and the council has a chance to review it and make decisions on the future of the type of multiple u nit housing that will allowed in the city. Councilman Wasden made a motion to eliminate the 1 per cent telephone franchise tax that the city will impose on Mt. Bell this year. Wasden pointed out in his motion that the city has an unappropriated surplus of $21,950 in its current budget and that there is no need for the additional revenue that the franchise tax will make available to the city. Ronda Gillespie, West Jordan, displays some of the medals that she has won in syncronized swimming competition. Story of Ronda 's accomplishments appears inside the Sentinel. The franchise tax on the telephone company was imposed at the request of the telephone company as a method to eliminate a situation where the city was receiving a certain amount of free service from the company. The telephone company will require telephone company subscribers cent tax. to pay the additional one nr Councilman Warden's motion was devote. Voting to maintain the feated by tax were Councilman Casper A. Nelson, Richard Vincent, Donald J. Poulsen. Voting to eliminate the tax were Councilmen Wasden and A. M. Ross. 3-- 2 Adult education classes set in Jordan district Jordan district adult education program will begin on Sept. 10, and LaMar Swenson, director of the district program, advises anyone in Jordan district who did not complete high school for any reason to investigate the school Mr Swenson said that in going over records of students who have not completed high school, it is amazing how many only lack a half unit of English or some other subject to complete their high school education, and that now by sacrificing only a few hours a week they could get the necessary credits to receive their diploma. Swenson also points out that this year the school district is responsible for providing at least a high school education for anyone up to the age of thirty. This year Continued on page two Councilman Wasden also asked the to approve writing a letter to council County Commissioner William Dunn asking that plans for the development of Park be delayed one year. The council approved the action. Cop-pervie- Councilman A. M. Ross asked the council to accept a revised list of collector roads for the city. The new list adds Sixth Ave. from the frontage road to the city limits;- South Main St. to the city limits, and af Segment of 8000 South east of State St. to city limits to - the collector road system. Councilman Ross asked for the elimination of Cottonwood St. from the collector road system. The council vote. approved the action with a Councilman Nelson voted against the proposal. The state will have to approve the additions to the collector road system. 4-- 1 Mayor Joseph Mazuran asked the council to consider the appointment of a building basis. From a list of inspector on a part-tim- e four applicants for the job the council selected Rudolph Isaacson, Murray, to fill the position. Ernest Bedont, president of Midvale" Western Boys Baseball Ass'n, asked the council to consider sodding the infield at the Little League diamond on the junior high grounds this fall so that grass would have an opportunity to take hold during the winter. . High school football games set for Friday High school football will begin this week district fans, with the four district high schools paired off against each other. On Friday afternoon Hillcrest and Jordan will open the season at 5 p.m. on the Jordan field. At 7:30 p.m. Bingham and Brighton will play on the Bingham field under the lights. Bingham Little Leaguers will have a chance to see their big brothers in action against Brighton High. All boys wearing their football jerseys will be admitted for 25c. The Bingham Midget team will play an exhibition game before and at the half of the regular high school game. for The Bingham Boosters are taking applications for membership and those interested should contact Mrs Anderson, Copperton; Grace Sato or LuAnn Hardy, West Jordan. ... Support belt route corridor as planned A group of Salt Lake County legislators have endorsed the completion of the segment of the freeway through the corridor as it is now designated by the state highway department. A statement issued this week by the group of legislators describes their position. The group includes Sen. Fred W. Finlinson, district 8; Sen. M. James Macfarlane, district 10; Rep. J. Easton Parratt, Distric 20; Rep. Sherman D. Harmer Jr., district 21; Rep. Peter K. Ellison, district 23; Rep. Elgin S. Hoakanson, district 24; and Rep. Dale W. Mitchell, district 25; C. Elmo Turner, district 26. The text of the statement by the legislative group follows: "As elected officials in the Southeast part of Salt Lake County, we feel it is important to make it known publically that we strongly support the completion of the Southeast sect ion of I 215 in the presently planned corridor. "We feel that the Department of Highways should comply with all procedures required by federal and state law and regulations to insure that the completed interstate will be an asset, and not a Lability, to our community. "The Southeast ecton of Salt Iake County has rwen one of the fastest grow ing areas in the State. Projected growth indicates that this trend will continue. With such growth, safe transportation is one of the area's greatest problems. The completion of the Belt Route, as quickly as possible, is part of the transportation solution. We are equally committed to the development of a total transportation system that includes freeways with bus express lanes, more effective bus systems, bicycle paths, and the development of other viable forms of mass transportation. "We feel that abandoning this project now or moving to to another location would be an injustice to the many thousands of people who have purchased or developed property in anticipation of the construction of this highway. It would be unfair to those who have sold their property to the State . and moved out of the It would negate the investment of government funds in right of way acquisition. It would intensify an increasingly acute transportation problrn in the area. right-of-way- The question of design should be explored at public meetings, and alternatives to interchanges and feeder systems thoroughly examined so that the final plans will not be divisive to our n community, yet still provide needed transportat ion services. W'e join with elected officials of Aha. Cottonwood Heights. Mid vale. Murray. Wtst Jordan and the Salt Lake County oui Council of Governments in exprr-ssmsupport for the completion of the Southeast quadrant of I 215." g Srfri CaapraM. Sandy, wa tin awl week. Her attend ant, are Spewcer, left, mt tto Salt Uke aaj Annie Ferrin. CJty Fair bnt |
