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Show THE SUMMIT COUNTY BEE .Summit, Salt Lake, Wasatch and more Dr. Pearcy "There ere to many FMy, July 1,1977 according to a California profeaaor in his recently published book, Supercounties, U.S.A. Therefore Dr. 0. Etzel Pearcy, suggests Utahs 29 counties be consolidated into 5 super ones. Summit County would become as one with Sait Lake, the county seats of Wasatch, Duchesne, Daggett and Uintah counties also becoming subordinate to Salt United States small counties proved instrumental in molding a stable r4ttern of civil control." By adding this other division of government, he said, the present county officials would have less work. But today he said the small county unit is in many ways obsolete or becoming obsolete." He said this is because of the rapidly advancing technology in transportation and communication. Piercy defends the criticism of his supcrcounty being "just another layer of by saying it is one needed to government help alleviate the "overburden on those that do exist. Every state affected Many cities and metropolitan areas are as large as or larger than counties, making them all a jumble of minor civil divisions, he said. In contrast, most rural counties are losing population and at the same time Pearcy has consolidated the counties of every state in the nation in his book. In another book, A U.S.A., he has consolidated the states. te Lake City. Morgan County would become subject ot Ogden with Weber, Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties also being a part of the supercounty. Provo would take care of Utah, Tooele, Juab and Millard counties. Price would take care of Carbon, Emery, Grand, Sanpete and Sevier counties. The entire south part of the state would be under the jurisdiction of St George. These counties include Washington, Kane, San Juan, Garfield, Iron, Beaver, Piute and Wayne counties. It would be almost as big as South Carolina. Pearcy said 'that during the infancy of the The researcher of geopolitics at California State University at Los Angeles said the supercounty would act as a relay point between federal and state programs and the smaller governmental units such as cities and counties. i goes to Mill Creek Canyon for day of fun and skills MILLCREEK CANYON-Mon-da- y can each time he shot. In morning, June 20, the Cub Treasure Cave, they broke the Scouts from Pack 133 headed for pirate's secret code and found Cub Country in Mill Creek the treasure. Canyon. Thia is a newly A piece of watermelon for developed day camp below each bov.They also had to show Tracy Wigwam for Cub Scouta. their skill in tying knots., The Camp consists of Akelas Village ami Buccaneer's Cove. Attar a lunch break, they The Cubs attended Bucc- went to "Board the aneer's cove, where they were which was an obstacle led by Pirates and Buccaneers in The boys liked thia best. Hera six different activities. They they threw a cannon ball, lasted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. walked the plank, climbed a Each activitv took up 45 rope, did a front roil, five minutes. They were in The Tree pusY lips, and at the House, where they shot rubber across the creek on aend, swung rope-- a few band guns. Robbie Lewis hit the landing in the middle! for more services, and costs for these services are rendering their administration ineffective." demanding Already In maklat 12-fo- Thus, he said, the existing county would still exist. It would just become subordinate to the supercounty and the officers of the newly created governmental bureau. The author did not say though, how these new officers would be chosen. He said the supercounty would curb duplication and overlapping jurisdictions by assuming policy decisions, data processing and other analysis of the smaller counties, according to a recent article in the Salt Lake Tribune. CauMBo, Utah 84817 Cub Scout Pack 133 suggests Utah have "Supercounties" counties," 3 He said the existing volunteer regional councils of governments, such ss are but a proof that supercounties are already in the making. Moun-tainland- s, At the Pirate Ship, the cubs raced boats and learned parts of the boat and boat safety. Finally, at Small Cannons, each cub shot a B.B. gun at a target, and learned gun safety. Rusty Bans got the moat points. At the dosing ceremony, each boy received a neck scarf slide. Cuba attending were: Chuck and Rusty Banx, Jody Robinson, Steve Burgess, Kyle dark, Tim Bristow, Robbie Lewis. Dana Lester, Larry Darcey, Roy Darcey, Shawn Hortln and Whitney Judd. Leaders were Florinda Darcey and Margaret Lester. . He said data processing would be one of the biggest advantages to consolidated counties since now many of the smaller ones cannot afford the use of the computer. He did admit that the coundaiy lines of his supercounties do not always conform to the geography of the state. National Safety Council i promotes safe Fourth Van Martin officially resigns Clfy Planner Van Martin PARK CITY Van Martins last day, as the city planner of Park City will, b July 8. He made the official notice last week. My ability to function depends cm interaction with the Mayor, City Council and Planning Commission, he said. If people Martin has accepted a job as get into office who are unsympahead planner and office manager thetic, it could make my job for the Harbo Construction impossible. Maybe Im jumping the gun, but I decided to jump Company of Salt Lake. before the future happens.. He said his main reasons for deciding to leave were uncertainty about the upcoming November Martin said he has enjoyed his municipal election and the fed term as City Planner and that the that working outside government experience has improved him would round me out professioprofessionally. nally." Martin, the former head planner for Cache County, said he has never worked for a private company and is looking forward to being on the other side of the fence. A key factor in the decision was the recent announcement by Mayor Leon Uriarte that he will not seek reelect ion in November. My two years here have been more profitable than the three years I spent in Cache County, he said. ."The people here are much more aware of the need of planning. At least I've never been called a Communist. Americans should observe the birthday. In addition, another Fourth of July holiday by 23,000 to 28,000 persons will suffer disabling Injuries from declaring independence from such accident, resulting in Ion accidents and by being on the of time and income. defensive in combatting needIn comparison, last year's less loss of life and limb, The obNational Safety Council advises. Fourth of July holiday servance resulted in of the death is what Defensive driving 523 persons in motor vehicle we're reallv talking about. said Council President Vincent L. accident, and 24,500 other suffered disabling injuries., The Tofany. This means operating council said that 405 persons a motor vehicle in such a fashion that the driver is constantly on could be expected to lose their three-da- y the alert to anticipate the lives over a normal at this time period motorists and of other actions of the year. pedestrians, and being pre-Hi- s g main regret is that he is pared .to avert accident before establishing that tibns before they can happen. , 4 That National Safety Council, This technique of motoring,, , founded in 1913 and headthe city planning office is which has been taught to more quartered in Chicago, is charcompletely mature. million persons tered by Congress as a ,n Martin said he still expects to it worid, stresses stay involved in the Park City area accident avoidance in improving voluntary public service organand hopes to devote more time to ization composed of both insafety, preservation. Tofany said that from 6 p.m. dividual and . corporate memI don t intend to fade out of Friday, July 1. until midnight, bers. The Council is dedicated the picture, he said. 4, the official hours of the to the safety of everyone jiv Martin also said he hoped to holiday, drivers also could everywhere through education help the city choose his successor enhance their chances of sur- and the development and viving a serious motor vehicle implementation of accident preaccident by making sure that vention programs. i,i uh.m fill in on a part time eBCh passenger uses his safety NOTEi basis if someone isnt chosen by The statistics contained in bdt. We cannot overemphasize this story are not a prediciton of what will happen over the holiday, but an estimate of what Martin . new employer. Harbo but that might happen, based on proto hook move ' Construction, Is planning gm moment gyy uve the rest jections made from past holiday its operation from Salt Lake tOofoe'. traffic totals and current traffic lifetime on earth." Summit County. The firm is also The Council's statistics trends. The traffic planning a solar partment estimates that fatality count over the holiday is development in the ween 500 and 600 Americans kept by the Associated .Press Snyderviile area. win lose ihier lives in motor and United Press International vehicle accidents as their not by the National Safety country observes its 201st Council. I by Oaru Ceploy of CeaMb. Iha situs-leavin- Clara Copley's antique quilt chosen for state show non-prof- , hour-by-ho- bet-heat- An antique quilt with a crown of thorns design owned by Clara Copley of Coalville won honors at the Antique Quilt and Coverlet show sponsored by Utah State University Extension in Provo. This quilt along with others from Summit, Wasatch, Utah, Uintah and Duchesne counties will be on exhibit until July 15 at the Harris Fine Arts Center main gallery at BYU. Mrs. Copley's quilt was made 1907 by IK approximately Aunty Copley a member of Martin's hardcart company. Tin plates were used to make the design of pieces. In those days a quilt such as this one from Hoytsville. A reception was held on would sell for approximately S5. for all those Today such an item is priceless. Saturday, June 24, who had quilts in the display.' Those who attended had the advanEveryone should other quilt tage of the opportunity to see oppotunity to meet this quilt display. There are owners and were able to see the and unusual collection which was on titt many unique quilts. The display will until July 15. Homemade bread was donated by serveral girls as a refreshment. Sharon Merchant from our county Other residents from Summit a two loaves at delicious provided County who have quilts, on whole wheat bread and helped display are Belva Nowling serve the refreshments at the Henefer, Mary Lou Toly reception. It was a successful Park City, and Nellie Crittenden event for all who attended. Salt Lake City; Joe Ashley, Jr., First Class Carpenter, Utah Division; Harry Johnson, Pipefitter, Salt Lake City; Jeiry Britton, Night General Foreman, Salt Lake City; Michael Chavez, Switchman, Ogden; John Carter, Carman Apprentice, Salt Lake City; Salt Lake City; June Jolinson, Steno-ClerJack Cox, Truck Driver, Salt Lake City; Keith Cox, PICL Clerk, Ogden; Dee Wadsworth, General Contract Clerk, Salt Lake City; Clarence Kincaid, Crane Operator, Salt Lake City; Ron Bolyard, Asst. Chief Clerk, Clearfield; Bob Barker, Dist. Traffic Agent, Salt Lake City; Valjean Williams, Cashier, Provo. 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