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Show 'm Cost: Tooele, Utah Thursday, March 7, 1083 Volume Ninety Twenty-fiv- e Number Cents Governor eets Area Commanders by David Bern Gov. Norm Bangerter and Utahs leading military command- ers met at Dugway Proving Ground Wednesday to exchange information and tour Dugways facilities. The exchange of information and tour was part of an area com- manders conference to maintain communication between the state and military. The conference is normally held annually at one of Utahs military installations. This year, Dugway hosted the conference. Before a noon luncheon, where commanders spoke about their respective military services and facilities, the governor and commanders were briefed on Dugways modernization program and toured chemical laboratories. The group also toured Dugways proposed and controversial Biosafety Level Four biological labor- atory that if constructed will be used to test American protective equipment against biological agents. At the Baker Laboratory where the proposed Biosafety Level Four laboratory is located, Dr. Paul Adams, chief of Environmental and Life Science Division, explained the laboratorys operations to Gov. Bangerter. NoTel Weekend Spring Skies Predicted Dr. Adams told the governor that the proposed laboratory Frozen goose bumps on pale wintered skin will have a would contain safety features that would not permit any escape of biological matter into the outside environment. He exlained how negative prssure rooms, air nitration and incineration eliminates any chance of escape. Following the conference luncheon, Gov. Bangerter said his ad- chance to defrost this weekend as mostly sunny skies and warmer breezes enter Utah, says forecaster Steve Hatch. Following a mild disturbance tonight that should produce ministration will look closely at information about the Biosafety Level Four laboratory. He said he currently does not intend to ask the attorney general to get involved with the laboratory. Gov. Bangerter also said he does not see an expanding role for the military in Utah and added that the state has done more than its share in supporting the military. During his luncheon speech, however, Gov. Bangerter emphasized the importance of the militarys impact on local and state economies. He said the military pumps $1.5 billion into the states economy and employs thousands Gov. Norm Bangerter listens to Dr. Paul Adams, chief of Environmental and Life Science Division, explain Dugway Proving Ground's Baker Chemical Laboratory. The governor and Utah's leading military commanders were at Dugway Wednesday during an area commander's conference. TAD Commits To Fight Local Spring Flooding of civilians. The governor added that the general attitude of the state is very supportive of the military and that he wants to maintain an open free exchange between the two entities. Tooele Army Depot will again help local communities fight this springs excess mountain runoff with equipment and materials. But like last year, help from TAD to area communities must first be approved by the states EmergencyComprehensive Management Division (CEMD) except in life threatening emergencies. That information was presented to Gov. Norm Bangerter Wednesday during an area commanders conference luncheon at Dugway Proving Ground. TADs Joseph Tateyama, deputy director for administratold Gov. tive services, Bangerter and commanders from Utahs military installations, that it appears likely this springs runoff will require strong control efforts. Mr. Tateyama v - ' reviewed TADs involvement with floods in 1983 and 1984. He cited problems encountered and lessons learned with issuing heavy equipment to area towns in need of flood fight assistance. For 1984, Mr. Tateyama said TAD loaned equipment, manpower and materials at the cost of almost $26,000. TAD re- ceived no remuneration for this assistance. Mr. Tateyama said the depot also accepted 25 percent of Settlement Canyon runoff onto the depot property for absorption and will again permit such help this spring. He added that while the Settlement Canyon Reservoir was being drained last fall and this winter, TAD took a portion of that water also. Mr. Tateyama told the gover- nor that TAD has done its part in helping area towns and the county and will continue to do so under CEMDs directions and guidelines. Towns in need of assistance must call the state first, or have the request transferred by the county commission, in order to receive help from TAD. Cable TV Comes To Grantsville by Nick Drake Community Cable of Utah has announced that it will begin installations of cable TV in Grantsville Friday. A spokesman for the company said all interested in hooking up to cable must call and make an appointment. The number to call is 882-660- He said 85 percent of the system is working in Grantsville and if you are among the unlucky 15 percent, a big portion is on Durfee Street, that anyone interested will be put on a waiting list until the area can be activated. The company has a variety of special channels to select from. HBO and Showtime are the basic movie channels which will be showing movies. ESPN, a sports channel, can also be hooked up just in time for the NCAA basketball championships starting next Thursday. There is also USA Network, WTBS-Altant- WGN-Chicag- Cable News Network, Christian Broadcast Network, KUED and KSTU (Channel 20) of Salt Lake City that come with the package along with the KBYU-Prov- major networks. The basic service, which includes everything but HBO and Showtime, will cost $11 per month. The basic plus either HBO or Showtime will be $22.95 while the full package will be $33. The company requires a $25 installation fee. Council OKs Trash Hike Round We Go The High Notes, Tooele County's dancing senior citizens, participated In Grandparents' Day at Tooele Central School Wednesday. The activity Is part of the month long "Be A Better Parent Month," sponsored by the Parent Education Resource Center. Contract negotiations between Tooele City and a garbage disposal company ended Wednesday with the council approving a resolution granting the company a $1 rate increase. Retroactive to Jan. 1, 1985, city residents will pay $4.75 monthly per home for garbage collection service by McBrides Disposal Company of Grantsville. Prior to Wednesdays rate-increas- e approval, residents paid $4.07 for garbage services. The 68 cent increase will be partially combined with a 50 cent increase granted by the council in January for the citys utility fund. The remaining 18 cents will go to administrative and billing costs. Wednesday nights approved resolution is the result of nearly six months of negotiations between the city and McBride's Disposal. The garbage company originally wanted a one dollar increase, along with a contract extension for recouping lost income they said was caused by contract violations by the city. Disaster Plan Approved By Commission The Tooele County Commission approved a disaster plan Tuesday fhat details order of command, communication and emergency procedures during a major disaster. The county plan, more than one year in the making, Is a s 30-plu- page document that describes county officials' responsibilities during a nuclear attack, earthquake, landslide, etc. Last week, a public hearing was held on the disaster plan to receive Input. Most comments contained praise for the plan, which In design is to instill order during a major disaster. In other business, the commis sion heard a request from attor- neys Frank Mohlman and Alan Jeppesen Involving use of county-owne- d computer equipment for indefense cases. public digent Both attorneys said themselves, along with other Tooele attorneys, have agreed to pay the county for use of the computer system that provides prior court case information on a national basis. The sys- tem, approved for purchase but not yet in service, will eliminate the need for driving to Sait Lake City for similar Information. The commissioners said that public defenders paying a usage fee sounds practical but asked for one week to reach a decision, Thirty-nin- e The commission also approved a friendly agreement with Tooele City for land usage on the Fifth South Flood Canal Project. The agreement says the county agrees with Tooele Citys construction on property that Is jointly owned by the county and city. In other water matters, the new commission appointed five directors to the Rush Valley Water Conservancy District. Those new directors Include: Cecil Douglas, Vernon; Willis Smith, Stockton; Howard Hawkins, Ophir; Blaine Russel, St. John and Cotin Bennlon of Vernon. In other appointments made by the commission, Gary England of Tooele and Richard Parkinson of Grantsville were appointed to the Tooele Valley Hospital Board. The commissioners selected the two nominees from a list provided by the hospital board. In final business, the commission heard a presentation from the county planning department on a community development and housing policy plan. Joe Urbanlk, director of devel- opment services, said proposals for the plan are still not firm but explained advantages to producing the document. Mr. Urbanlk said the plan would illustrate what financial capabilities the county has for future community The city's position throughout the negotiations was to grant McBrides a one dollar increase with no contract extension. At a combined city council busi- ness and work meeting last month, McBrides legal counsel accepted the negotiated terms with the city which include only the dollar increase but no contract extension or remuneration for alleged lost income. In further resolution approvals, the council authorized to enter a contract with a construction company for phase two of the city's Fifth South Street Flood Improvement Project. Phase two of the project includes installing curb and gutter the length of Fifth South to Coleman Street. The awarded bid price for phase two is $56,491.50. The contract was awarded to Z.P. Smith Construction Co. There are two remaining phases of the Fifth South project that have yet to be contract awarded. Those Include replacing a culinary water line and paving the entire street. The council also approved an ordinance amending a section of the city's bicentennial code that requires conditional use permits for central development districts. To save administrative costs, small house occupations no longer have to acquire a conditional use only light amounts of rain or snow, Mr. Hatch says a temporary high pressure cell will develop over the Great Basin Region, offering springlike conditions Friday through Sunday afternoon. The embrace with spring will be quick, however, added Mr. Hatch, with foul skies again returning Sunday night and snow predicted for Monday. Tonights low will again drop into the mid-20with Fridays high topping in the upper-40Saturdays high will be the best of the weekend with 55 degrees. Sundays high is expected to reach 50 degrees complimented by strong south winds Sunday afternoon. s. Dan Pacheco Wins UTC Post Diminutive but dynamic Dan Pacheco, a Tooele resident, is president of the Distributive Education Club (DEX) at Utah Technical College at Salt Lake. As eight national executives from Kinney Shoes Stores winged in to the college last week from New York, Denver, Dallas, and Los Angeles, Mr. Pacheco found himself hosting a meeting of DEX chapters from across the state each individual awaiting the opportunity to be interviewed by a Kinney representative. During the day Rick Carpenter, a national staffer with the Distributive Education Clubs of America, told how the Kinney Shoes organization puts corporation money into DEX to the tune of at least $100,000 a year. This, along with other major contributions from similarly large corporations, attests to businesses' fundamental belief in the worth of DEX chapters in colleges throughout the U.S.A. Mr. Pacheco expects great things from membership in DEX. "The experiences I have had as a member and president of this organization assure me good opportunities in the business world," he says. Home Ownership Attractive Home ownership in Tooele County is still attractive to first time buyers and the families wanting to move into a larger home, according to Mike Quarnberg of the Tooele County Board of Realtors. "If you are contemplating buying a home, now is the time," Mr. Quarnberg said. Prices of existing residential properties in Tooele County are staying very stable, and with inflation running about 3.5 percent for the year, home prices will stay at very attractive levels throughout the year. He indicated that even thought the sales activity in Tooele County has picked up, the cost of buying a home has not Increased. More people are able to qualify for a loan than ever before, and with interest rates projected to start upward, now is the time to take advantage of the market. Many new financing pro- grams are available to the home buyers in Tooele County. In This Issua T.V. Weekly permit. t |