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Show Volume Eighty Nine Tooele, Utah Thursday, April 26, 1984 Cost: Twenty-fiv- e Number Cents Overlook Gets Verbal 'Lift9 by David Bern The chance of a tourist ski lift in Middle Canyon stepped forward Wednesday following a suggestion that such a project could be "easi- ly completed. and Werner Auer, general manager of Dopplemayr, a vice-preside- world reknown Austrian ski lift company, said that constructing a gondola from Middle Canyons mouth to Butterfield Peak would be cheaper than building and maintaining a paved road. Mr. Auer said a gondola would have limited impact on wildlife and would respect the canyons sensitive ecology better than a road. Doppelmayr has lifts operating at ski areas in Utah and throughout the United States. Mr. Auers visit to Tooele was by request of the Tooele County. Chamber of Commerce and board member Rev. John Metzig, who is compiling a feasibility study on the project. "We asked Werner Auer to come here and give us an idea if Butter- field Peak is reachable by a lift service that would enhance and preserve the natural beauty of the canyon, said Rev. Metzig. "The chambers position on this is to open the canyon to more people, but in the meantime preserve it, he added. "We feel installing a gondola would be the most appropriate way to do this." Mr. Auer said installing a gondola is the best way of opening Middle Canyon and the overlook of the Bingham copper pit to more people. But, to maximize the overall investment, the gondola must serve ' two purposes. a to Butterfield "Ptitting gondola Peak is technically feasible . I . it would be an easy project for us, said Mr. Auer. "But given the cost of gondolas, to maximize the investment the gondola must be used 12 months out of the year. Not just during the summertime. The solution? Both Mr. Auer and Rev. Metzig agree that Butterfield Peak and White Pine Basin are During the summer months, visiting tourists and locals could view most of Utah from the top of Butterfield Peak. In the wintertime, downhil and skiers would enjoy a wide variety of terrain with over 2,000 vertical feet such a facility is realistic, proposals for the overlook have a firm City Urges Removal Of Cross-Connectio- ns If you have a between city and irrigation water lines you are breaking the law and now is the time to correct it, says Tooele city engineer. is a point in a A Mr. England stressed that if a neighborhood became ill from a homeowners the guilty homeowner may face liability questions. To avoid such a scenario, Mr. England advises residents to correct contaminated. is "Any type of illegal . . . city and irrigation lines are to be severed and not connected at all, said Mr. England. City Attorney Shauna Kerr says cross-connecti- cross-connecti- plumbing system where culinary water may come in contact with irrigation water, which is normally City Engineer Joe D. England in said that most Tooele are between city culinary water lines and irrigation lines used for sprinkling systems. Mr. England added such not only break state and city codes, but present an enormous health hazard as well. "A homeowner with a may not be drinking culinary water in the home, said Mr. England. "Instead, they may be drinking irrigation water that is untreated. "But the big concern is if there is a drop in water pressure in the culinary line, irrigation water can enter the system, contaminating not only one home, but perhaps an entire neighborhood, he added. cross-connectio- cross-connectio- cross-connectio- n "lake-effe- the weekend. In addition to the snow, cold mid-statio- manufacturers agreement that cross-connectio- cross-connectio- n the legal question surrounding is answered in city and state codes. Both stipulate that no connection whatsoever may exist between irrigation and culinary systems. Both systems leading to a home cross-connectio- or business must be clearly marked, with outside irrigation taps painted red for identification. Code violators can be slapped with a Class B misdemeanor which carries a maximum penalty of $299, six months in jail andor both. Mr. England added that the city plans to conduct extensive dye- testing. Such testing would reveal cross-connectio- in homes and businesses. temperatures will prevail caus- ing possible fruit tree damage. Farmers and stockmen are ad- vised to monitor animals through Friday. Mr. Hatch says expect snow showers to last all day Friday, with periods of partial clearing. Partly cloudy conditions are expected for both Saturday and Sunday, with lingering snow showers on Saturday. The evening lows for the next three days should remain in the low 20s, with the highs staying just above 40 degrees. Inspecting Map Site Diana Eckman and Steve Cozier from Snowbird, along with Werner Auer from Dopplemayr ski lifts and chamber of commerce board member Rev. John Metzig, point out the possible location for a gondola service. Mr. Auer suggests that a ski area be Included in the Oquirrh Overlook proposal which is undergoing a feasibility study by the Chamber. 1 County Refines Equalization Policy County commissioners agreed Tuesday to refine policies and procedures for the Tooele County Board of Equalization. The board, manned by the commissioners, listens to appeals from land owners seeking an adjustment or reduction on property taxes. The policy and procedure refinements include an application which must be filed by the property owner or an agent within certain time limitations. documentation. After the application has been filed and accepted by the board, a hearing may be held and the board or an appointed hearing officer will v listen to further evidence.. The board or hearing officer may request a response from the county assessor involving an applicants ' claim. In other business, commission- valuation is inconsistent with ers approved a general public health service block grant from the state. The grant, worth about $51,000 will be spent for basic programs of public health, environmental health and laboratory ser- neighborhood or similar properties vices. The application must contain facts supporting reason for reduction or adjustment. Claims that must be supported by factual Commissioners also approved another state fund for the indoor clean air act. The contract includes in $800 to promote non-smokin- g public areas. Commissioners agreed to sign the contract following a promise from the environmental health department that an educational program be started to educate rights to Last smokers and year, the money was spent to construct signs for the indoor clean air non-smoker- s. act Commissioners also ratified ah appointment made by the county auditor that Luana Hutchins serve as deputy auditor. The chief deputy auditor fills in for a vacating or ill county auditor. Charges Dropped Against Man Attempted homicide charges against Ray Lenon of Wendover have been dropped in connection with a Monday stabbing, according to a police report Deputy Harry Shinton of the Tooele County Sheriffs office said that Mr. Lenon was released after it was learned that he was unconscious at the time of the stabbing. Cletis L. Martin, also of Wendover, has been charged with attempted homicide for allegedly stabbing David Patch in the throat. Deputy Shinton reported that the incident occurred in a rocky area about two miles northeast of Wendover. Following the stabbing, Mr. Patch walked back to Wendover where he was treated by police and other emergency medi- calcrews for April, which boosts the snow depth for Tooele at 160 inches (13.4 feet) since last fall. Settlement Urges Running Water Because of the rising level of Settlement Canyon Reservoir, users of the irrigation system are encouraged to run water down the gutters. . Howard Clegg, president of the irrigation company, said that if stockholders would run their hoses from the system into the curb for the next 10 days, it will delay overflow of the reservoir. "We have people doing cement work in the overflow as well as installing a four-foo- t culvert from Pioneer to 425 West, Mr. Clegg said. "We hope water users will help us out by running irrigation water down the gutter." officials. Tooele Conservationist Named To State Land Commission Gov. Scott M. Matheson to serve on the school. Treatment Plant Tours Offered 12, Commission. Mr. Gordon will be the chairman of the Resources Management Committee. He said that Utah owns almost four million acres of land and a significant resource to the state, to the school trust fund and to the citizens of Utah. The commission reviews the responsibilities of the Utah Division of State Lands and Forestry and the public laws which govern the land managed by the division. The commission consists of 37 members including state officials, state legislators, range management experts, higher education officials, agriculture officials, lawyers, wildlife specialists, federal officials, water experts, geologists and professional planners. Interested parents may register at schools attended by their children, says Jose Trujillo, director of elementary education. He said parents selected for school community councils meet monthly and serve in advisory capacity to the principal of Starting May 6 through May the Tooele City treatment plant and culinary water system will be open for public tours. Keith Dymock, city director of public utilities, says that the tours will be held in conjunction with "Clean Water Week" slated by Gov. Scott Matheson. "Those who would like to tour the treatment plant can do so during that week, said Mr. Dymock. "Well give tours to groups and individuals by the Utah State Land Law Review An unidentified vehicle takes a dip In warm springs about five miles west of Grantsvllle on a cold spring afternoon. The driver of the automobile apparently did not know the depth of the massive puddle. inches of snowfall at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Tooele with .94 inches of water content. Mr. Bevan adds this makes 5.22 inches of water for April, with 21.25 inches for the water year. As for snowfall, 21 inches of accumulation has been recorded Registration for school community councils in Tooele County will be held Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., say school Gordon, has been appointed by Whoa! Local weather observer Burdett Bevan reports nine School Council Signup Slalcd Local conservationist, Gerald E. i Mews otes Local weather forecaster Steve Hatch says an intense slow moving storm blessed with will continue to the dump snow on Tooele through cross-countr- y and source of revenue for the county and Tooele City. Dollars spent by tourists and skiers would greatly add to the tax base. Rev. Metzig emphasizes that the Oquirrh Overlook question is still in feasibility form, but with a lift n Wintry Weekend Expected ideal sites for a winter recreation area served by the gondola. in descent. . "What we could do is install a n where skiers could get back on the gondola to go back up the mountain," said Mr. Auer. "At the end of the day, everyone loads back onto the gondola for a ride back to the mouth of the canyon. According to Mr. Auer, such a scenario would make Tooele a unique tourist and ski attraction because nowhere in the United States is there a year-roun- d facility with access only by a lift. Mr. Auer also said that if the project were to realize completion, it would be the longest gondola service in the nation covering nearly six miles of canyon and mountainous terrain. Both Mr. Auer and Rev. Metzig are convinced that a Oquirrh Overlook winter recreation are would be a valuable asset Forty-seve- appointment." Mr. Dymock added that since the citys culinary water system is so spread-out- , actual tours will be replaced by explanation sessions. Individuals or groups wanting a tour of the treatment plant should call ' Mr. Gordon serves as president of the Utah Wildlife Federation. He said as the state continues to grow and develop, the value of those lands grows and the management of state lands becomes Increasingly complex and Important 882-195- In Mr. Gordon to Utah's economy and environment. TTils necessitates the review of the land management codes. Todays Transcript Reflections |