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Show UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION 67 EAST 3RD SXJCTK SALT Parking Concerns Remain LAiUT, C4lll TJT Hmfer Park Work Proceeds area residents and commission WEST VALLEY. National Guardsmen moved in heavy equipment Saturday to begin work on soccer fields in Hunter park. Final approval for the work to proceed was granted here Thursday by the City Planning Commis- members were County Recreation Dept, plans for parking near ball diamonds on the northeast side of the park. d The site plan showed a area structure in the parking where paved parking now exists. Property under the Utah Power and Light lines, now open weed fields often used for parking, would become open green space, according to the County Recreation plan. Several recommendations were made for alternative parking designs. County Recreation official Don Davis said the suggestions would be considered and that revisions of the proposal could be made. two-tiere- sion. For the most part, the approval was merely a formality and was nearly overlooked in the commission hearing, during which reservations were expressed about some aspects of the County Recreation Departments plans for the parks development. Arrangements already had been made for the Guardsmen to break , ground for the soccer fields, which will double as a flood control detention park. Plus, the idea of improving the partially developed park appealed to commission members and area residents alike. But the need to approve work on the soccer fields was nearly forgotten following a discussion about eliminating concerns about parking in other sections of the park. After tabling the recreation department plan for further study, city planners brought the matter back to okay work on the soccer Both Charlie Brown, 5860 W. 3500 South and Ken Rasmussen, 5534 W. 3500 South, decried current conditions in which softball players park their cars in the dusty, weeded area. Rasmussen said the appearance of the undeveloped parking site was a disgrace, labeling it a fire hazard. Brown, too, cited the potential for fires in the weeded area. He also requested that additional parking off 3500 South be con- - fields. What had caused concern for Three Days Remain - Royalty Crowned At Annual County Fair sidered because of the potential for serious traffic accidents on that street. Every time theres a big event there, we have near misses, he said, noting that several small accidents have occurred as vehicles attempt to leave or enter the park. He suggested that parking be provided along the east side of the park, flanking the outfield fence of one of the ball diamonds. Davis later said that scheme was possible but could be quite costly and would replace a sizeable amount of open space with asphalt. Opinions also were mixed on dealing with two streets - Masters Drive and Darle Avenue - which currently end at the park border. The site plan showed cul de sacs, which would permit limited parking, rounding out the stub streets. But, Davis added, consideration also had been given to building a parking lot between the two streets or, alternately, leaving them in their present state. The parking lot option could create problems of encouraging motorists to drive through the subdivision east of the park, he noted. Commission member Janice Fisher, for one, did not favor either plan which encouraged motorists to drive through the subdivision. People in recreation infringe on private property owners. Those cul de sacs should be closed off. -- -- Several commission 2 through Saturday night. Highlights of the remainder of event include a three-nigthe rodeo beginning tonight (Thursday), plus barbershop quartet competition on Friday night, the Cookout King contest on Saturday evening and the Farm Bureau Talent Find, also on Satursix-da- y day. The rodeo will begin at 8 oclock on all three evenings. The cost is $2.50 for adults and $1 for children with those under 6 to be admitted free. Activities tonight (Thursday) will also include entertainment by Kathy Ritch and the Country Sounds and Lee Fugal-Ragtim- e Piano-Music- a Comedy at 8:30. A K-- 9 (police dog) demonstration is slated tonight at 9:45. An auction for market beef, pork and lamb will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 11 p.m. will continue to light the sky the balance of Fair week. Selected first attendant was another Alta high grad, Tracy Maxfield. Second attendant in tne event was Analee Anderson, THE VOICE OF WEST VALLEY CITY UTAH USPS members, Thursday, August By users of Utahs major-circulatio- n newspapers deliver quick weekly classifieds results. And best of all, costs Road. The daughter of Omar and Anna Anderson graduated from Bear River high in Tremonton in 1980. She has attended USU and presented a classical piano piece titled Toccota as her talent number in the contest. Four other Green Sheet area Sunstone girls were among the Sweetheart contestants Tuesday night. They included Olympus high graduate Susan Little, Cottonwood high grad are quite inexpensive. to place your ad. Dial Save $1 by paying before it runs. be made 262-668- 2 - Search For Personnel Director On WEST VALLEY. City officials here will begin a search shortly for a new personnel director. The search is the result of the resignation Friday of Jack McIntosh, who is leaving the city to enter the private sector. McIntosh has been personnel director since the citys beginning and was acting treasurer following the firing of Randy Baker. Mayor Henry (Hank) Price praised McIntosh, a Bountiful resident, for his skill in setting up the citys personnel system. I hate to see him go, but I really see an opportunity for him to go up the ladder. His qualifications far exceeded the position which he held here. He got a chance (in the private sector) and he grabbed it, Price said. Renee found something good. McIntosh is on vacation and was unavailable for comment. He is the second department head to leave city employment for r here's a point At first glance, it probably looks as though writing editorials or a personal column would be a gob of fun. You can pop off about anything that comes to mind and even if you do get in- to a hassle with an irate reader, you the have assurance of having the last word in print. Thats how it may look from the outside. From the in- side, its not that rosy take it from someone whos been putting opinions on paper for nearly 35 years. Heaven only knows how many decades times in those three-plu- s weve been the victim of disease. And how many - foot-inmou- th V. available to kindergarteners. The board made the decision Tuesday after studying the issue Mackay expressed surprise about McIntoshs decision, which she learned about Tuesday after returning from a short vacation. But, she added, Im happy he p 262 6682 - for a month. The decision, by a vote, followed the recommendation of the administration. The issue is the subject of a lawsuit that has not yet been ruled upon. A Third District Court judge told the plaintiffs he could not rule on the matter until the board had been formally approached with a request. Tuesdays action would appear to clear the way for a ruling. The board adopted a set of standards for satisfactory teacher performance over the objection of Mrs. Higashi and the Granite 3-- 2 McIntosh Quits City Commissioner REIGNING TRIO . . . AdU Louisa EarNIssa (canter), singled out as Sweetheart of 45th annual Salt Lake County Fair, is flanked by second runner-u- p Analee Anderson (left), first runner-uTracy Maxfield following announcement of royalty Tuesday night. Granite Board GRANITE PARK. The potential for increased costs related to bus use and the fact that morning students would lose 20 minutes of instruction time were key factors in the Granite Board of Educations nixing a request that lunch greot. , 1981 4557 departments Kindergarten Lunch is Nixed P.S., P.B.. oir radial tires, runs cutomotic, find All Volume 27, Number 32 20, 1981 ! IMPALA Most 656-38- Published weekly at 1SS E 490$ South, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Second class postage paid at Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Subscript Send address changes to West Valley View, Box 7187, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 lion rate $12 $0 per year POSTMASTER We sold it the morning the ad came out - for cash. Thanks Mrs. Ron Williams, 5974 Misty Way, reporting what happened when she used a Green Sheet classified ad to find a buyer for a automobile. 72 38 Pages - WwtVaMey Sold First Thing! cond., PARKING . . . Charlie Brown questions the wisdom of putting more parking space on 3500 South side of Hunter park. Three Sections Theyre bad news, she said. -- Adams, Cindy Terry of Taylorsville and Kellye Schaeffer, who attended Murray high last and plans to return to MHS for year1981-8school term. the Monday evenings parade officially kicked off the 45th annual County Fair, which continues Coralee MURRAY. A pair of Alta high graduates and a Green Sheet area resident who attended Bear River high were selected here Tuesday night to reign over the 45th annual Salt Lake County Fair. Singled out from a field of 11 contestants for the title of County Fair Sweetheart was Adele Louise EerNisse, daughter of Errol P. and Claudia EerNisse, 10048 Majestic Canyon Road in Sandy. Miss EerNisse graduated from Alta high last spring and is planning to begin studies at Utah State University this fall. however, said they saw some merit in the cul de sac plan. The Planning Commission will visit the site today (Thursday) and discuss the options with the city planning staff, as well as County Recreation officials. At this point, Davis said the option of keeping the stub streets closed off might be most appealing to the commission. The work begun by National Guardsmen on Saturday is aimed at the installation of a sprinkling system and, possibly, lawn before spring. Community Development funds ($100,000) will pay for most of the costs, which have been held down with the labor provided by the Guardsmen, city officials noted. the private sector this summer. City Engineer James Denny resigned his position in July. Denny will be replaced Aug. 31 by Randy Drummond, who has experience in the Provo City engineering department, Public Works Director M. Glenn Weaver said. President Of Burrows Smith CofC Speaker TAYLORSVILLE. The president financial conSalt Lake-base- d sulting firm which deals in municipal bonds will address members of the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce here today (Thursof a day). He is Nicholas Smith, who G. heads Burrows Smith and Co., financial consultants to the State of Utah, the State of Idaho and 90 percent of the government entities in those states. Focal point of Smiths talk will be on industrial revenue bonds and their use as a tool in attracting new commercial ventures. two The 12:15 p.m. luncheon session will be held at the 4150 So. Redwood Road, according Chuck-A-Ram- to Virginia Wasescha, a, Chamber president. Education Assn. Mrs. Higashi said she supports the need for the document, but cannot support a clause that prohibits teachers smoking in school buildings or at school activities. While that matter did not appear to concern GEA representatives, the association opposed the adoption of the standards. Eldon Tolman, speaking for the organization, said there are already tools in place to aid the district in dismissing teachers whose performances are unsatisfactory. He said that if there ate such teachers in the system, it is the fault of the administration. In a discussion of district goals and objectives initiated by board members, it was mandated that similar documents be prepared for administrators. On City Streets The discussion concerning the goals and objectives brought into focus basic differences in among board philosophy members. Board president Miriam Farnsworth is asking for a comprehensive cost analysis of all schools. She noted that the district has 15 more schools than in the early 1970s when it had a much higher enrollment. Mrs. Farnsworth said the district may have to take a close look at school closures Mrs. Higashi, who represents the area where enrollments have declined most, said there should be a study of shared usage across the . nation. Finances are Mr. Andersons key concern while Mr. Andrus wants to see improvement in test scores. - Contract Signed To Repair Chuckholes WEST VALLEY. Motorists who encounters of the worst kind with a chuckhole at about 2920 So. 2700 West will be relieved to know that hole should disappear soon. The chuckhole is among those on a priority list for filling in the next few weeks, following the signing Thursday of a contract between the city and a private firm. West Valley officials signed a street maintenance contract with Gibson Asphalt and Paving, 2636 Stringham Ave., calling for the private firm to repair damaged roadways upon request of the city. The Gibson offer was accepted by city officials over bids by two have had other private companies - Staker Paving and Construction, Inc. and Gibbons and Reed. Comparisons of costs for equipment, labor and materials showed that Gibson could repair chuckholes than the com- cheaper petitors, said City Public Works Director M. Glenn Weaver. Street repairs undertaken this week will be virtually the first since the end of March, Weaver said. At that time, city officials discontinued a maintenance contract with Salt Lake County because of a lack of money. Staker did fill some chuckholes on an emergency basis several times during July, before the contract bids were received. Weaver said. In addition to the chuckhole on 2700 West, crews also will begin work shortly on damaged roadway at 5035 W. 4100 South; 4241 Blue Jay St.; 4196 So. 4900 West; and between 4140 and 4160 South on 4860 West. Repairs also will be undertaken along the curb at 3030 W. 3500 South and in gravel at the side of the road at 3690 So. 2200 West. Once the initial work is under way, Weaver said he will travel throughout the city to find chuckholes which are just developing. That way we can catch them before they get bad, he said. by Jim Cornwell times weve been roundly chastised by a reader. s is The number of to the length directly proportional of time it takes to become educated in human reactions. Some writers are slow learners; others absorb the basics more chew-out- quickly. What at the time appeared to be ill fortune was actually a lucky break for us in the learning process. We began publishing a newspaper comparatively early in life, thanks to our enthusiasm and the generosity of our financial sources. course in that The seven-yea- r small town was of far more value than all the textbooks wed yawned our way through. The towns interwoven family relationships resulted in strange happenings. Example; A farmer a dozen miles from town reacting bitterly to criticism of a school board members illogical decision. The farmers daughter, we learned, was the board members wife -- and her maiden name was the most prevalent in the county. Another editorial, set with type and printed on asbestos paper, derided the routing of the major highway. Rather than sweeping down the river bottom and passing through town, it struggled over hilly terrain several miles away. Rotary snowplows clanked and groaned over it almost daily in the winter and still couldnt keep it open to traffic. There was strained silence when next we met one of the communitys wealthiest men, a banker of considerable political influence. He, we learned, had been instrumental in the highway routing. And furthermore, he resented the editorializing of a young whippersnapper In retrospect, itd be nice to be heat-resista- nt called that again. We fared little better when one day our barbed words suggested the best thing that could happen to the Main street would be a good fire. tations about the President or slam the Senators and Congressmen around a bit, but its extremely unwise to dabble in local politics. Dont even express the thought, for instance, that the old codgers on the City Council would be to go into retirement and permit the community's bright young men to instill new spirit in well-advise- It was then we learned businessmen are frequently not content to attack with angry words. They also exercise control at the cash register. When youve offended the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker, you may detect empty spaces on the pages of the paper where advertising once reposed. In due time, you learn some opinions are best left unprinted. Or, if youre compelled to express them, you learn to calculate in advance what the cost in revenue may be. An area columnists and editorial writers are wise to avoid entirely is small-tow- n politics. You can write damning disser d the town. That alone can instantly rupture friendships and keep them in a comatose state for months and months. Speaking of sacred cows, one should not overlook high school athletic heroes and their coaches. In those days we were somewhat impressed with our skill in dissecting the weak points of football teams. And as luck would have it, the local squad was about as poorly coached as any indi vidual could manage. Though the lads continued to win, we observed from time to time that they were unbeaten, unand most of all, tied, untested uncoached. While a few townspeople who understood the game were inclined to agree, one hardly needs point out how angry proud parents of the local jocks could become. By playoff time, we were being hanged in effigy and some were desirous of making it more personal. What might have been our worst fiasco was saved only by the local greats abshutout when sorbing a five-Tthey encountered a team with both ability and coaching. Needless to say, when we recall those days of learning the hard way, the football episode stands out as one of the few instances where the lumps absorbed were worth the return in pure - J |