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Show Volume Ninety Cost: Tooele, Utah Thursday, June 6, 1985 Cents Twenty-fiv- e Number Fifty-tw- o Grasshoppers Destined For Utter Destruction Heavy populations of grasshoppers in Tooele County were beginning to be destroyed Wednesday as part of statewide efforts to control the infestation. County Agent Wade Bitner says that planes will be spraying approximately 260,000 acres of infested rangeland during the upcoming two weeks. "Skull Valley will be primary target," said Mr. Bitner. "But they will also be spraying at Tooele Army Depot. Approximately 800,000 acres are infested in Utah, but Tooele County along with a portion of Millard County are the first areas to be sprayed. Utah is the first state where the Bureau of Land Management has had extensive involvement. 'They have really provided essential help, said Edison Stephens, deputy commissioner of the state agriculture department. "In fact, they have bent over backward to help in this program. The federal government through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has made the funds available. Under the program, the federal government will pay 100 percent for spraying on federal rangelands, 50 percent with the state on Utah lands, and split d of the costs for private rangeland along with the state and individual land owner. In order for rangeland to be treated, a 10,000 acre block of rangeland with no more than 20 perdent cropland is required. There also has to be an economic infestation of at least eight grasshoppers per square yard. Mr. Stephens states that the state will continue with the spray program until available funds are depleted. one-thir- County Shifts Collection Back To Taxing Districts Kyle Nix receives a congratulatory hug from Angie Harmon following graduation ceremonies at Tooele High School Graduation was held Wednesday at Tooele and Wendover, while Grantsville, Dugway and the Tooele Alternative School will hold ceremonies Thursday evening. Before the new law, counties were only permitted to charge for 'Desires Determine Achievement Seniors Told At Baccalaureate The 1985 Tooele High graduating class was told in Tuesday baccalaureate services that their desires will determine their achievement level in life. Dr. George W. Pace, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, told the 240 graduating seniors that as their desires increase in proportion, so will their achievements. He cited examples of NCAA distant running champion Ed Eyes-tonan amputee girl who climbed Ml McKinley and Olympic athletes as success people who fostered great desires. "In each instance, their tremendous desires propelled them to accomplish great achievements," Dr. e, Pace said. He added, "I am sure as we study the lives of successful people we lets tell ourselves, get going. Lets start climbing. Lets do everything possible to make the most of our lives. However, Dr. Pace warned that desires can also have negative impact on peoples lives when channeled in wrong directions and illustrated that point with the life of Vincent Van Gogh. "By the time he was 28 he had not painted one painting. Then he decided that was all he was going to do and he was determined to be the greatest artist in the world. "Two years later things were not going well," Dr. Pace related. "So he cut off a piece of his ear, sent it to his prostitute girlfriend and was later in an insane asylum. Dr. Pace explained that following Van Goghs release he lined up his 600 paintings (of which only one by David Bern The county mill levy will not be raised to help pay for direct costs regarding the collection and distribution of taxes, the county commission decided Tuesday. Instead, the countys 14 taxing entities will have to pay the bill out of their respective budgets. The commissions decision during a scheduled business meeting is in response to House Bill 160 that allows counties to charge taxing districts direct costs for the assessment, collection and distribution of taxes. salaries in the assessor and treasur- er offices. Taxing districts paid 'certain percentages for having the county collect their respective tax had been sold) and remarked at what a marvelous contribution he had made. "Two days later he com-mite- d suicide. "You see, Van Gogh started out doing what he wanted to do, but in the process met tragedy, Dr. Pace said. The BYU professor told the graduating class that he believed "that purpose of true religion is to successfully plant in the hearts of men and women righteous desires. He also advised the graduates to be serious about committment to the Lord; get all the education possible; and prepare for a great marriage and happy family. "If we are serious about the message of the scriptures, then we learn that there is a greater work (Continued on page four) monies. Paid percentages for work done by the treasurer and assessor still remain under House Bill 160 but the costs are now much higher be cause of computers and technology. Before House Bill 160, taxing districts in the county paid over $1 18,000 per year for tax collection services. Because of the new law, they will pay more than two and a half times that amount. Commissioner Lee Bracken said the decision to put the bill on the taxing entities instead of raising the county mill levy was mutually agreeable among the districts. He said the decision was the most equitable for everyone involved, including the taxpayer. In other business, the commission heard a complaint from er George Buzianis regarding garbage and littering along roads and highways in Tooele County. Mr. Buzianis told the commission that garbage dumped from vehicles on Droubay Road and Second North has become a serious problem. He cited numerous examples of Tooele Army Depot will hold its annual open houseFlag Day celebration on June 15. The day will be filled with runs, patriotic speeches, softball, games and activities for kids, displays, demonstrations and plenty of food. W. Val Oveson, Utahs lieu- tenant governor, will deliver opening ceremony remarks at 9:30 a.m. During the opening program, divisions winners of the and five kilometer runs awarded trophies. The West Jordan High School band will be on hand for entertainment as well as performances by Sweet Pea Dance and songs by one-mil- e will be the Sunshine Generation, a childrens chorus. A two-da- y softball tournament will conclude that Saturday and the annual fishing pond, located behind the community club, will be opened. (Continued on page four) Arts and crafts, the depots mission and accomplishments, commercial exhibits, and missions of nearby military units will be on display throughout the day. Other highlights of the TAD celebration include demonstrations by the Kenpo Karate Group, train rides in the maintenance area, doggers, break dancing, and a continuous running of depots new video production. the Summer Heat Should Sizzle Major July Hits Downtown Tooele also heavily involved in bike racing, approached the mayor and I about having a major race in Tooele, said Mr. Dunn. "We agreed such an event would promote Tooele in a new way and bring in outside dollars to the community." "The newspaper is excited to be a part of this, said Mr. Dunn. "A major bicycle race in downtown Tooele has never been done before and the racing should be very exciting to watch." Agreeing completely with that point is race director David Bern, who is a USCF licensed racer that enjoys competing and promoting the sport. "Because of the Olympics last year, bicycle racing in Utah has really taken off this year," said Mr. Bern. 'The hotbed of bike racing remains to be in Colorado and California, but Im trying to help even the numbers." "The 'Round the Block Criterium is being coordinated as a major community event, with complete traffic and crowd control," he added. "With the amount of prize money offered, Im anticipating over 200 bike racers. As for spectators, a couple thousand from out of state and locally Is a conservative estimate." In explanation of the event, Mr. Bern said a criterium is a bike race held on a closed loop no longer than three kilometers long. Much different than a road race, a criterium permits massive audience participation because the racers lap the course every two to four minutes. "Crlteriums are very popular here In America," said Mr. Bern. "The spectators get to see all the action constantly and the speed is very exciting. Primes (pronounced "preems) are offered on various lops, and that keeps the pace way up there. I think a lot of people here In Tooele who have never seen a bike race before won't believe how fast a pedal bike can really go." Mr. Bern explained that because the race course involves Main Street, the event has to be held on a Sunday. be looked into. In contract and program approvals, the commission renewed a state medical assistance program that serves like a medical insurance policy for the indigent. TAD Readies Annual Open House Mike Race A major bicycle race featuring novice to national caliber cyclists will be held in downtown Tooele next month. The race, called "Round the Block Criterium, will be held on July 21. The event is sanctioned by the United States Cycling Federation (USCF) and will offer to bicycle racers more than $2,000 in cash prizes. The headline sponsors of the race are Tooele Mayor George Diehl and The Transcript-Bulleti'Round the Block Criterium is being coordinated and promoted by Wisdom Enterprises. Team Utah Premier, a bicycle racing team based at Fishers Cyclery in Salt Lake City, is the sponsoring race club. "The reason why I got involved with this bike race is to try something new, to bring a major sporting event to the community at no cost to the taxpayer," said Mayor Diehl, explaining his personal income sponsorship of the race. "Bringing a major bicycle race highlighting national level bike racers is new and Innovative to Tooele," he added. "One of the goals is to stimulate Interest in the community and bring in outside competitors and spectators. "I strongly encourage everyone to come down and watch this exciting event that has been successful in other cities on a much smaller scale than what were doing here," said the mayor. Echoing similar excitement is Scott Dunn, associate The newspaper publisher of the Transcript-Bulletialong with Mayor Diehl are sponsoring the race and its principal $1500 cash prize list. The other $500 Is for primes (lap prizes) and is sponsored by Interested local Individuals and merchants. "We decided to help sponsor the race because I watched the Olympics last year and thought the bike racing was Just incredible," said Mr. Dunn. "1 couldnt believe how fast those guys were going for 1 18 miles In the men's road race. "Dave Bern, a reporter for our newspaper and who is the problem and expressed frustration over the attitudes of people who blatantly dump everything from dead animals to household garbage along the roads. Mr. Buzianis said he believes the problem would be eased if the county landfill was open on Sundays. He said people cleaning yards have only Saturday to dump during the weekends. Because catching the culprits is nearly impossible, Mr. Buzianis says having the county landfill open on Sunday may be the only means of reducing garbage on roadways. He said even if only a few use the service, that may be 15 less garbage bags on the roads each weekend. Commission Chairman Charles Stromberg said the problem would If you and your family have plans for the weekend, weather forecaster Steve Hatch suggests a checklist comdesert-boun- d plete with lot of tanning lotion. Mr. Hatch says a strong ridge of high pressure will keep all storms far to the north this weekend, let- ting temperatures rise near the century mark. Plenty of quality sunshine is expected, with only a remote chance of isolated mountain thundershowers. Expect near 90 for daytime highs for the weekend and evening lows should remain in the upper-50s- , said Mr. Hatch. Alternative School Graduates 9 Nine students will receive high school diplomas tonight at com- mencement exercises for the Tooele Alternative School. Paul F. Skyles, director of secondary education for the school district, will be the featured speaker at the commencement. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Tooele Army Depot auditorium. Also participating on the program will be remarks from each of the graduates, reading of an original poem by Tammy Taylor, and remarks by teacher Dick Raben. Those receiving degrees include: Michael Wayne Cunningham, Tina A major bicycle race aanctloned by the United States Cycling Federation will be held In downtown Tooele on July 21. Over $2000 In cash prizes Is n being sponsored by Tooele Mayor George Diehl, the Transcript-Bulleti- to Is lure race The merchants. expected and Individuals and Interested riders from throughout the West and will highlight national caliber bike racers, (Thoto by David Bm) Andrea Davis, Kimberly Jean Feagan, Gary James Francom, Dixie Lee Gowans, Kenny Greg-rich- , Matthew Aurther Mander, Willie Milton Martinez and Matthew Frederlch Ewell. |