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Show WEST VALLEY VIEW 6 P n h Im i H v.v. ft: Thursday, July 2, 1981 liMl&ib viewpoint fl( m i WEST VALLEY. Two dates have been set for voters to The County Rejection, New, Fair Approach By But what about the other 167,692 people? Won't they pay to feed the elephants too? That's what it's all about - the special election on July 29th to fund Hogle Zoo. In what has to be the strangest decision of many a year, the County Commission has decided some residents of Salt Lake County will be asked to buy elephant feed for the next century - or so long as the tax shall last - and residents of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Murray, Midvale, South Salt Lake and Alta will. Midvale and South Salt Lake will do so grudgingly. Their commissions subsequently asked to be excluded from the vote, but legal technicalities have thus far prevented their withdrawal. We at the Green Sheet like Hogle Zoo. We think the animals are great; we're enthused about the recreational and educational value of the exhibits. But under a democratic form of government, everyone benefiting from a facility should pay equally for its support. Nothing should be on the tax rolls that doesn't draw its funding from all the people it benefits. In other words - this zoo vote is absurd. A way should be found to put all the citizens of the county in the same voting situation. If anyone buys elephant feed, everyone should. That's how democracies operate. Special taxing districts? You bet - they do exist. But they're carefully calculated to include everyone who in any way benefits from the expenditure of those tax dollars. This is not a special district. This is simply a matter of Salt Lake City and County asking the municipalities to help them support Hogle Zoo. And if citizens of Murray are going to do so, there's no earthly reason why those of Sandy and West Valley shouldn't pay their fair share too. The County Commission is adamant that the vote will be conducted as scheduled on July 29th. The citizenry, in turn, should emphatically reject this proposal and thus say, "If you want to fund Hogle Zoo, devise a system that's fair to everyone and we'll reconsider our decision." others won't. That doesn't mean the 167,692 will be unable to use the zoo, because they will. Nor does it mean they're any less citizens of Salt Lake County, because they are. What it does mean is that under the weird logic of the County Commission, some will feed the animals and a great many others won't. You see, the County Commission is barred by law from setting up a referendum in the incorporated cities. That can only be done by the governing body of those cities. So the county decided to ask the cities to put a special ballot before their people asking them to to financially support the zoo. The agree to a tax it would be "all or nothing at said then Commission all" - if any city declined to join in, the vote would not take place. Well, several cities nixed the idea West Valley, West Jordan, Bluffdale, South Jordan, Riverton, Sandy and Draper to be specific. Whereupon the County Commission reversed itself and decided those cities which had agreed to put the matter before the citizenry would do so. With the result that the cities which said "No" will not be bound by the outcome of the vote nor taxed for the zoo. But jointly-maintaine- nothing-less-tha- ftS Dates Set For Vote Absurdity Of Zoo Proposal Calls For Voter 167,692 w Signup &y!yilvIv!v!wA'X;v!v . . . - register for the Hogle Zoo special service district election on July MK uarters, d determine whether voters in (See Page fke piwwten science), Anderson . . . with an eye for the little things Kimberly A. Drone, daughter of Dorris E. E. 6230 Drone, South in Murray, was among the 538 Seattle 389 Pacific was founded An engineering jor, she also was named to the deans list at Seattle Pacific, where juniors and seniors are required to achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better in order to attain the list. The class of 81 at SPU was the largest ever to complete studies at the school, college officials said. Located in the heart of stu- of -- prowler-- Green Sheet Donna Photography Technique Is area attending who attained academic honor status at SUSC for spring quarter. Those from this area who achieved high scholastic honors for the Cedar City institutions spring term in194 cluded Allan C. Buethe of Magna (majoring in business education), Kevin E. Singleton of -- 2880 Photography enthusiasts of all ages are being invited to attend the program, which is 7 A West Valley City resident has been singled out to receive the Courtesy is Contagious Award of the Utah Public Employes Recognized W. 3650 South. scheduled from p.m. prowler- efficiency, GRANGER. A slide presentation on taking pcitures with existing light will be presented on July 9 at the Granger Library, of- Assn. Slide Topic Southern Utah State College were among SUSC ficials said. (English), both of West Valley. Beuthe was among 34 SUSC students who achieved straight A, 2,700, they noted. students ma- Myrberg in 1891 and has a current dent enrollment studentsfromwho the institution this spring. (English), for the averages quarter, Burden (elementary education) and Joan . Seattle, the university University graduated evangelical Christian . of Murray t to 8 for her profes- sionalism and performance in relating to the public was June Butler, 4227 So. 3920 West, an employe of the Salt Lake County Building Inspection Division. The honoree, ac- during a County Com- person, very efficient and always willing to do her best. UPEA awarded a certificate and a $50 savings bond to the county employe. -- prowler- Marnae Gerszewski of Granger has received a bachelor of music degree from Wichita State University. She was among 1,000 graduates. Try a Want Ad! 13, Col. 6) Films Are Scheduled PLAY . . , David Smith enacts his role os the monster C O T T . H T S . Assorted programs for children are scheduled in PMTs After- during noon Players' production of Point Your Own Rainbow. Children's Theater - Season Kicked Off SALT LAKE. The Monday, offering productions for young people. The company will present three plays k run during a that concludes Aug. 7. Each play will be presented for one week and then the three will go into repertory, six-wee- alternating days per-forman- beginn- ing July 20. The company is under the direction of Vern Adix, professor of theater at the UofU. He will direct one show while Bruce Smith and David Smith, graduate students in childrens theater, will director one each. The season opens with an original production entitled Paint Your Own Rainbow. It is comprised of many short stories, poems and situations that were written by children about their feelings toward various subjects. David Smith compiled the stories into a script and will direct. Included in this years company are Jaye Beetem, Vicki Crocco, Kim Hundley, Keven Myhre, Patty Sandstrom, Bruce Smith and David branch, itial run tomorrow (Friday), the Afternoon Players will present Fairy Tales and Fables, Monday 10 and 13-1- The shows will be performed at 2 p.m. downstairs at PMT. Tickets are on sale through the PMT box There are office. special rates available for groups of 15 or more. Try Green Sheet sified ads! coming Calvin S. Smith Smith. In addition to Paint Your Own Rainbow, which concludes its in- through July The King Stag, July the week at Salt Lake County Libraries. Pioneer Craft House puppeteers will present a puppet show at noon on Monday at the Clas- 810 E. Animated animal films will be shown at the Whitmore Library, 2197 E. 70th South, on Monday at 2 p.m. Titles include "Ben and Mee" and "Zlateh the Goat." The film "Amazing Cosmic Awareness of Duffy Moon" will be presented at the East Millcreek branch, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave., on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The film tells the story of a sixth grader who tames a raven and teams with a classmate to form an odd job com- pany. "Ira Sleeps Over" and "Case of the Elevator Duck" are titles of films to be shown Wednesday at the West Jordan (7909 So. Redwood Road) and South Jordan branches (10300 So. Beckstead Lane). THE GREAT AMERICAN corded recognition mission meeting, was described by a fellow worker as a top-flig- Our Best Work Ison Sale Holiday Red, White and Blue Tag Sale Every day, our best work is your best buy at Deseret Industries. So when we have a sale, it's really something special! And - we're posting the colors Red, White and Blue throughout our store for spectacular savings for you. Our Independance Days Sale will be your big opportunity to find bargains galore throughout our store. Liltltle Thursday and Friday, July 2nd and 3rd. (Closed July 4th.) The skinless pure pork sausages that put real sizzle in any meal. Our Best Work Is Your Best Buy Look for the tagged items in every department. Major Items Bicycles and Lamps Clothing and Shoes Selected maior items storewide will be They're a bargain at regular prices, but even better savings when on sale. All Red Tags - 15 Off White Tags- - 25 Off Blue Tags- - 50 Murray S Main ANYTIME! Off EvesytSimg you want from a store Deseret Industries Thrift Store 4485 SERVE blue tagged items of clothing and shoes at spectacular savings for you. West Jordan 1550 W. 7800 So. Deseret Industries is a federally approved sheltered workshop 3300 South. Youngsters of all ages are being invited. When Its a d Puppetry, 15th season grade-poin- unin-corporate- Salt Lake Players opened their or 4.0, 2102 W. 2300 South, supervisor Kay Llewellyn said Tuesday. The July 29 vote will PMT Afternoon Kearns (police Andrew M. 29. Unregistered voters 18 and older may sign up for the special election from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 14 and 21 at County Election Division headq- |