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Show T, Volume Eighty Nine Tooele, Utah Thursday, May 24, 1984 Cost: Twenty-fiv- e Cents Number Silt Clogs NSS Settlement Water System Efforts to remove several feet of sediment away from an irrigation j. v j pipe inside Settlement Canyon Reservoir have proven unsuccessful. The failed efforts leaves irrigation water users high and dry for a second consecutive week. Since Wednesday morning, a special diving team has been trying to clear a screen that covers a main pipe which provides irrigation water service. The pipe, 60 feet below the reservoirs surface, has Visitors Center Opens been plugged since May 14 when The Mercur Visitors Center at the Getty Mercur Gold Mine opens this Saturday to the public. Tours Include a walk through the center and a van service ride to an overlook. Getty Opens Visitors Center The Mercur Visitors Center at the Getty Mercur Mine will be open to the public beginning Saturday. There is no charge for the guided tours of the center and a van service ride to an overlook. The visitors center was the subject of a dedication ceremony today with Getty, state and local officials . participating. Gov. Scott Matheson was present and praised Getty for being "responsible corporate citizens, by providing a visitors center where local residents and tourists alike can learn about Mercurs past and present. The governor also said that Tooele County has a history of being one of the states great mining assets and will continue that tradition in the future. Getty officials said the visitor center is a first for the company and is a showcase of historic events concerning the canyon. Friends, family and tourists are encouraged to visit the center, with hopes that the facility will boost the countys tourism industry. Inside the visitors center a mural comprised of paintings and historic photographs shows how gold formed in the canyon, was mined at the turn of the century, and the current process used at the mill today. There are other exhibits included with the tour, followed by a van service which drives visitors to an overlook where the Getty Mercur Mine and mill can be easily seen. The tour does not include any visits to the mill g operation where the gold is extracted from rock. The visitors center will be open to the public from Saturday through Labor Day. Hours are 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., seven days a week. The van service will only operate between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mining engineering students are being used as tour guides. don, severely damaging county roadways and adding more volume to a growing Stockton Lake. County Commissioners Reed Russell and Charles Stromberg told the Transcript-Bulletiduring a flood tour, Wednesday, that canyons around Rush Valley are kicking out more water than last year. One community feeling the brunt n of excess mountain runoff is Stock-towhere for the past week volunteers have fought to save the towns water supply. The road leading up Soldier Can- n, yon has vanished in several places to eroding water, and heavy equipment operators continue frustrating vigils to contain mountain runoff in channels away from nearby homes. Last year, a lot of water came out of Soldier Canyon, said Com- missioner Stromberg. "But this year, theres been a lot more, causing damage to roads and property . . . its just incredible how much water is coming out of that canyon. Ophir Troubles Meanwhile, as volunteers try to contain water in Stockton, county road crews, the National Guard and volunteers are prolonging the fight to save Ophirs only access road. Both comimssioners emphasized that Ophir is taking a worse beating this year than last. However, after a week of peak runoff which resulted In severe erosion, power outages for residents and a damaged roadway, Commissioner Russell said it is looking better for Ophir. But much of Ophirs only access road is in serious condition, with several more weeks of runoff expected. In many places, the road has been undercut by eroding water, leaving deep gorges and a reconstruction dilemma for county mountain runoff. Apparently those areas have been able to control their water troubles. However, Hickman Canyon, just northwest of St. John in the Stans-burMountains, is kicking out a record water flow. There, mountain runoff is over the Mormon Trail Road, spreading out on its path towards Stockton Lake. And Stockton Lake, with its size, is of serious concern to the county commissioners. Water from Vernon, Ophir, Clover, y ever-growin- g Hickman and Stockton canyons all flow into the lake, which now is reported over 20 feet in depth. "We just wonder how much larger it is going to get, said Commissioner Stromberg. "Theres a lot of water going into it and theres nothing that can be done to control its I guess everyone living size around the lake should think about opening a fishing resort instead of trying to farm." North and South Willow On the other side of the Mormon Trail in Tooele Valley, Box Elder, North and South Willow Canyons continue to flow with high runoff. ... countless sandbags. Commissioner Stromberg added that last weeks runoff which sent a wave of water through Grantsville, was basically lower elevation snowmelt It is now hoped that higher elevation snowpack will melt slower, reducing stream flows. But despite record runoff, Commissioner Stromberg said he feels the county did a better job this year helping communities than last. "Even though we had more water, we did a better job this year, said Commissioner Stromberg. "We had more radios to work with and we could respond more quickly because of improved communication. But we still had our share of problems. The commissioner added that all flood plans and preparations would have worked accordingly if water would just do "what we had planned for it. But since water orders, prob- Hi tp-- t I ;ss, Ws 'lin v L mJ '1 Vt and the National Zeigler River Service, Inc., of Oregon, are attempting to clear the screen with water pressure provided by the fire departments pumper trucks. The project, going into its second day, includes backflushing the irrigation pipe with 100 pounds per square inch of water. It is hoped that by creating an underwater volcano through the pipes entrance, sediment will be blown away. However, Howard Clegg, president of Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company, says the effort is not working and the screen over the pipe may be damaged. "Were hearing rocks going through the pipe," said Mr. Clegg. "This means the screen has heen Telephone service additions in the Tooele exchange including Tooele, Dugway, Lakeside and Wendover will be made in 1984 at a cost of more than $860,000, according to Ken Hill, Utah Public Relations manager for Mountain Bell. "More than half of the money allocated to these areas will be spent on the installation of additional central office equipment, Mr. Hill explained, adding that more than $200,000 is being spent in Dugway to provide service to these customers who have previously been served through a government private branch (PBX) system. "We will begin serving Dugway customers next month with a digital switching system manufactured by Northern Telecom. It is a portable system which will provide total flexibility and is the first one of this type to be installed in the nation, Mr. Hill commented. He said this new system will make it possible for Dugway customers to have the optional custom dialing features which include call i Song Fest Billy Miller, first row center, Joins with eighth-gradchorus for song fest during 6th period at Grantsville Middle School. Billy Is blind but will graduate from the middle school with top honors. Bryan DeLaney, with Levi Jacket, has been Billy's man throughout the year. e right-han- d . by Mark Watson When graduation rolls around this weekend students will have plenty of reasons to exult. Years of toil and labor in high school and junior high school coming to a celebrated end. Accolades will sound for feats ranging from academics to athletics. Students will be praised for their accomplishments and developing latent talent. Some, however, do not have all the gifts normally afforded to an individual and yet they overcome and stand out like a beacon on a hill giving inspiration to all who cross their path. Billy Miller is one of the beacons. This week he finishes his career at the Grantsville Middle School and next year he will take the giant leap into senior high school. Billy lacks one valued gift sight. Nevertheless, the middle school student finished his first year in a average public school with a B and won the hearts and praise of students and faculty. "It was difficult at first but once we got the Braille books and tapes, everything was o.k., Billy said. "I think all blind kids should go to a public school so they can get a diploma. Billy spent nine years at the Utah School for the Blind in Ogden before transferring to Grantsville this hard-earne- SV .vv.v Y a fill. Heavy Hickman week turned out in force to lay lems resulted. Department Guard, two divers from Storment probably damaged. If we dont get it clear by tonight, well do something else." And that something else, adds Mr. Clegg, involves siphoning water directly out of the reservoir h for irrigation use. A pipe would unload water into the irrigation system, moderatly satisfying the demand of shareholders. The semi-annuconference of the Tooele South Stake will be held Saturday and Sunday. The general session of the conference will be held in the 24-inc- Tooele South Stake Center, 1025 Southwest Drive at 10 a.m. "If we can siphon the water that would help out a lot, said Mr. Clegg. "Right now, no one is getting any water because of six feet of silt around the pipe." With the upcoming weekend and likely hot temperatures, getting irrigation water to shareholders is a paramount concern to Mr. Clegg and Tooele Mayor George Diehl. Since the pipes shutdown nearly two weeks ago, shareholders have resorted to using culinary water for irrigation use. Last weekend, many of Tooeles pumping wells had to do overtime work to fill the demands of water users. With Middle Canyon culinary water out of the system due to contamination, extraneous use of potable water is putting a mild strain on supplies. Mayor Diehl says that if irrigation water from the reservoir is not serviceable by the weekend, local residents should use discretion when using culinary water for watering lawns and gardens. waiting, call forwarding and three-wacalling. Mountain Bell also plans to install buried cable in several of these d y h bishoprics, ward clerks and executive secretaries, Melchi-zedePriesthood group and quorum presidencies, secretaries and instructors. k Memorial Day Alters Deadline Deadlines for the Tuesday Day holiday on advertising deadline for the Bulletin will be Friday at 3 p.m. The front office of the will be Transcript-Bulleticlosed Monday in observance of n Memorial Day. Baccalaureate Set Tonight For Mountain Bells operation on a statewide basis, the past year marked a time which will be remembered as the greatest change to ever take place in the telecommunications industry. Mountain Bell has a new role it has shed its Bell System mantle and is now part of a new $15 billion Baccalaureate services for Tooele High will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Rev. James J. Meersman, rector of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, in Salt Lake City Denverbased holding company, U S West. "In our new role, our chief business is now local information will be the featured speaker. Prior to his assignment at Cathedral of the Madeleine, Rev. Meersman was Catholic chaplain at the Salt Lake Vet- distribution explained Mountain Bell Utah Vice President W. Mack Lawrence. He said the changes have required some adjustments, with the telephone company no longer able to provide customers with a one-sto- p communications center. year. He said that no diplomas are awarded at a blind school only certificates. "He was tired of being away from home and wanted to be with his said Billy's mother Maxine. During the nine years at Ogden he would leave Grantsville Sunday night, attend one week of school and return home on Friday. When Billy was two months old he was stricken with cancer in the eye and suddenly lost his sight. This year Billy is among the elite at the middle school. "He is one of the best, said music teacher Dan Butcher. "He ." Billy is now fully equipped with a Braille calculator, typewriter and computer. "Once we got the materials everything worked out quite well with Billy," said Principal Don Lindsay. Fortunately for Billy he has a stalwart guide in Bryan DeLaney. Bryan stepped forward at the first of the year, signed up for the same classes and has been Billy's seeing eye partner for the duration. It certainly has been a challenge but the year has been a good one for the Grantsville eighth-gradeBilly has no comp lalnts his "heart" is set on a high school diploma. A certificate won't do. r. 4th-14t- Memorial concluded. is very independent and The priesthood leadership session will be held Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in the Tooele Ward Chapel, 192 West 2nd South. Those invited to attend this session of conference are: stake clerks and executive secretaries, patriarchs, high councilors, Monday. All news material for the Tuesday paper must be submitted by Friday at 5 p.m. Display areas at a cost of more than $300,000, according to Hill. "We will also complete a radio building addition in Lakeside at a cost in excess of $26,000, Hill family, Sunday. A junior session of Primary will be held at the stake center in conjunction with the general session. Children between the ages of three and six are invited to attend. The Primary session will begin at 9:55 a.m. All adults in the stake, 18 years old and older are invited to attend the Saturday 7 p.m. session at the stake center. issue of the Tooele Bulletin have been changed because of the Billys All Heart While He Aims For Diploma road crews. Commissioner Russell says that instead of trying to fill those areas, which next year could be washed away again, county crews will be instructed to move the road. "In those areas where the water has eaten away, well Just move the road further away from the creek bed, said Commissioner Russell. "We figure itll be much cheaper to do it that way . . . some of those gorges would take all summer to Both commissioners said that Vernon, Clover and St. John have not requested help for excess However, the commissioners said that the worst appears to be over for Grantsville residents who last "doesn't take any entered the South Stake Schedules Conference Bell Upgrades Exchange Heavy Runoff Continues by David Bern With one week gone on the flood calendar, Rush Valley canyons continue to empty with reckless aban- heavy mudflow reservoir. With the help of Tooele City Fire Fifty-on- e erans Administration Hospital. Rev. Meersman serves as volunteer at the Salt Lake VA Hospital and is the director of Catholic radio and television productions for Utah. He has his own television show which is aired Sundays at 7:45 a.m. on channel two. He served three different parishes in the Salt Lake area before his 1975 VA Hospital assignment. Searchers Find Body Of Miner The body of the 31 year-old man who was killed last week in the Anaconda mudslide was recovered Wednesday. Seven Anaconda Carr Fork -- employees searched and uncovered the body of Kenneth Forsgren which was trapped in the May 15 landslide that forced closure of the Tooele copper mine. Harold Craige, Anaconda spokesman, said that the search team recovered Mr. Forsgrens body which was trapped in the cab of a bulldozer which he was operating when the slide from Baltimore Gulch hit the Carr Fork parking lot. The body was taken to the Utah medical examiners office and then released to Mr. Fors- gren's family in Price. , In Todays Transcript Redactions |