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Show Single Copy 25c Volume 32, Number 36 Thursday, Sept. Council Grants Citizens' Request First Serious Annexation by Bob Mickelson Green Sheet Staff Writer WEST VALLEY. time in the city's For the first history, six-ye- WEST VALLEY. "Im getting too scared. Curtis Cocker may be young in years, but when it comes to knowing what it feels like to be hit by a car, he speaks with the voice of experience. (east of the UP&L corridor) and (west of the power lines) a denser zoning for the parcel which would allow more homes to be built there than if it were incorporated into the city. R-l-- 6 7 serious consideration will be given to absorbing adjacent land into the city limits when the Planning Commission meets today (Thursday). A public heraing will be held concerning a petition to annex 85 acres of property just south of 4700 South and west of 5600 West, submitted by Arnold Development. The Planning Commission will hear public comment before it makes its recommendation to the City Council on the matter. The council voted on Sept. 11 to give the petition serious consideration. The land has been primarily a dry farm, with a portion mined as a gravel pit. The proposed residential development lies within the Hercules overpressure zone, which city ordinances specify must have special safety glass used in windows and encourages (single family low density) as a minimum lot size to reduce the number of people who could be exposed to a potential ex8 plosion. The County Planning Commission, in contrast, has approved zonings of - - acres represents a Eighty-fiv- e substantial tract of land and it is difficult to consider this a piece-meannexation, Community Development Director Joe Moore pointed . His comments joined those of his mother Colleen Cocker and other residents of the Sunnybrook sion, who petitioned the City Council here Thursday night for assistance school children in safeguarding walking along 4100 South on their way to Rolling Meadows elemenout. tary. Other items on todays agenda inThe residents asked the council for clude a conditional use application another crossing guard to be on duty by David Gagon for a Montessori between 2700 and 3200 West. The Preschool at 4390 So. Cherryview council was sympathetic to the Dr. and another conditonal use reresidents concerns, but, based on quest by Hobart Barbour Body Shop staff input, was worried that placing could cause as for an auto body repair facility at a guard at 3733 W. 3500 South. many problems as it would solve. First Security Bank has requested In the end the council voted to ima zone change for 10 acres at 3700 So. mediately bring on board another 8 2200 West from (residential) to crossing guard and allow the crossRM (multiple family), commercial ing guard supervisor to select the zones will be discussed and a public safest point to cross the students, hearing will also be held concerning whether it be at Montoya Drive or at amendments to the citys subdivi3080 West. Cones or some type of sion ordinance. markers would be used as an addiThe Planning Commission will tional traffic control measure. Parents, school officials, the coun- meet today (Thursday) in the council chambers at City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. mid-bloc- k R-l-- cil and members of the staff were all in agreement that the best place for a crossing guard would be at the intersection of 4100 South and 3200 West. But that intersection is still torn up due to a widening project which wont be completed for a few weeks. In the interim, Mrs. Cocker asked the council to position the new guard at 3080 W. 4100 South so children wouldnt have to walk along the south side of the street where there are no sidewalks. She said that the situation is bad now, but in a few months, it will be even more so as winter weather sets in. She termed the situation unacceptable. "I'm not willing to sacrifice any of she continued, nor my children, anyone elses. Mayor Mike Embley referred the matter to City Manager John Newman, who reported on the staffs assessment of the situation. Newman noted that, regarding the criteria used for the placement of crossing guards, 4100 South rated very high and he recommended hiring the guard. However, he addk ed, placing a crossing guard at counterpcould be mid-bloc- roductive. Echoing comments from the mayor and Councilmen Leland Delange and Duane Moss, Newman two-edge- d . WEST VALLEY. Fire depart- Salt Lake County Fire Dept, point out the seriousness of the problem. Out of the 11,000 emergency calls to which the Fire Department responded last year, 22 percent were for injuries. Studies also reveal that for every suicide that is successfully completed, an additional 100 to 120 attempts occur. Were probably far short of having accurate figures, he noted. Calling the problem "a tragic waste of lifer Farnsworth pointed out that nationally the second leading cause of death in teen-ageis suicide. Researchers estimate that between seven and 13 percent of all high school students nationwide have attempted to take their own lives at one time or another. Because of the magnitude of the problem, a suicide prevention program has been developed for rs page 6. Station 71 is located at 4160 So. 6400 West, Station 72 at 4314 W. 4100 South and Station 73 at 2834 So. 2700 West. A fire prevention program was presented to kindergarten through third grade students yesterday (Wednesday) at Monroe elementary, with fire officials scheduled to visit all 18 elementary schools in the city during October, presenting the program to nearly 10,000 students. Similar programs are also being presented in elementary schools in the unincorporated parts of the to Jay Miles, county, according By director of public education for the Salt Lake County Fire Dept. Students at David Gourley, Oquirrh Hills and South Kearns elementary schools will receive visits from firemen today (Thursday), while those at Arcadia will welcome fire personnel tomorrow. The school presentations focus on the nationwide Learn Not to Burn campaign, which includes: E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home) in which children are taught to make a plan to be sure everyone knows at least two ways out of every room, establish a meeting place outside where everyone will gather, and remember to stay outside if a fire occurs. Frequent fire drills are also being encouraged Stop, Drop and Roll, in which children are taught to stop what they are doing, drop to the ground, cover their face with their hands and roll over to smother the flames if their clothing catches fire. Crawl Low in Smoke, in which children are taught that cleaner air is near the floor and to crawl low on hands and knees to exit a smoke-fille- d room. Continued on page 6. Service Center Okayed by Ray Friess Green Sheet Staff Writer SALT LAKE. The County Planning Commission here Tuesday gave approval to plans for an automotive sevice center and ordered a block wall be constructed around another business. The service center, to be developed by Larry Silver, 3645 W. 5400 South, was given the after the commission took another look at the plans. The block wall will have to be installed around portions of Arbor Park, 8220 W. 3500 South, before May of next year. The developers were also given 30 days to install a walkway in portions of the development. Also Tuesday, the commission ordered Granada, Inc. to comply with sign provisions of its conditional use permit if any of its units at 1555 W. 4700 South are to be rented. Following a public hearing two weeks ago, the commission Tuesday approved a change in the permitted uses for C- zones. Grooming parlors for dogs and cats will now be permitted. Hearings were held on two proposed text changes. One will change the slope requirement for the CV zone and another will give a conditional use applicant 10 days to appeal a decision made by the staff. Decisions will be given on these two issues in three weeks. Looking at subdivision plans, the subcommission approved a six-ldivision being developed by Steven Beagley at 7555 W. 3175 South. -l Mayor Embley noted that motorists may not expect to see a especially if crossing a theyre not familiar with the area. Councilman DeLange said he was worried about walking habits, as well as driving habits. I wonder what will happen if kids get used to crossing at one point, then have to switch to another spot later, he said. Resident Heidi Burke brought up the idea of using the new guard to assist children walking along 4100 South until the work at 3200 West intersection is completed. Roxanne Shields, another resident, suggested that a temporary asphalt walkway be installed from the Sunnybrook area to Montoya. mid-bloc- said installing Newman a walkway would run into problems with an irrigation ditch and private property lines and felt the use of cones would be better. He quickly added that he was not necessarily making a recommendation, since he was speaking without staff support, but would be happy to look at the proposal. A motion to hire the crossing guard and establish the safest temporary crossing along 4100 South passed unamimously. Once work at We are GRANITE PARK. definitely living in a mobile society, Kent Gardner told members of the Granite Board of Education here ldst week The (mobility) statistics have changed radically over the years, he added. There is an incredible amount of movement from one school to another, in, out and round about in the district. Gardner, who serves the district as director of staff relations and information, presented enrollment statistics to the board for the second time since the beginning of school on Sept. 2. With nearly a month of attendance records available, enrollment has fairly well stabilized and our estimates were really pretty close, Gardner said. He also noted that for the first time in the history of the Granite district, more than 7,000 students were enrolled in a single grade. Our first grade class is the largest class we have ever had in the Granite School District, he noted, with 7,041 first graders in attendance district wide. While this is still preliminary information, we are still going to be slightly higher than we had estimated last year," Gardner noted. Taking into consideration all grades from kindergarten through high school and including pupils enrolled in alternative, and state programs, y 4105 West. GRANGER. Debbie Hammer reigned as queen over Granger highs Homecoming celebration here Friday. The daughter of Rulon and Nancy Hammer, she is a song leader, member of the school dance company and a cheerleader. Blackham, who was elected to the office last spring. Theme for Homecoming activities was Forever Lancers. Chosen first attendant was Kendall Pasborg, daughter of Sharon and Dennis Pasborg, a member of the French club and volleyball team, she served as sophomore ALO representative and is serving this year as senior ALO representative. Sharmaine Gessel, daughter of Ted and Paula Gessel, was chosen second attendant. She is a member of the spirit club, French club and is a varsity cheerleader. Council Ballot Finalists included Nikki Benson, daughter of Jeff and Renata Benson, a member of DECA, the Excaliburs and spirit club; Kim Devey, daughter of Mike and Marsha Devey, a flutist in the school band and member of debate club; Jodi Henline, daughter of Sherri Henline, who is a member of the debate and Spanish clubs. Other candidates included Keri Griffone, Lory Anderson, Lori LeBarron, Michelle Truesdale, Keri Reiter, Becca McDowell, Janet Durfey, Michelle Peas, Syndee n Cranwinkle, Sherry Jacobsen, Shoell and Kristy Behunin. The first official act performed by d Miss Hammer the was to knight Sir Lancelot, Craig newly-crowne- Students On the Move, In, Out, Around District by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer the 3200 West intersection is completed, the guard will be moved there permanently. DeLange added that if time indicates the measures are not satisfactory, residents should come back and report to the council. In connection with a storm drain project on 3200 West, the council okayed final payment for construction and engineering work. The total cost of the project, w'hich extends from 4100 to near 4700 South, was placed at $1,243,000. In another traffic control measure, the council voted to set up a four-wastop at Winchester Drive (4280 South) and King Arthur Drive. Since the stop would be new motorists, DeLange wondered if a flashing red light could be incorporated into the plans. The council also approved the addition of $60,000 to the original Community Development block grant appropriation to the citys housing rehabilitation program. The additional funds bring the housing rehab total to $220,000. Final approval for three delay agreements for the Equestrain Springs subdivision, 7110 W. 2820 South, was given, as was subdivision approval and delay agreement for the Harvest Park subdivision, 3675 So. - Cor-aly- Granger high Homecoming queen Debbie Hammer is flanked by attendants Sharmaine Gessel (left), Kendall Pasborg, shortly after members of royalty were named during assembly. REGAL TRIO . . . management County Planners mid-bloc- k Hammer Is Granger Queen City, County Focus On Fire Prevention ments throughout the valley are preparing for the observance of Fire Prevention Week, according to John Blundell, fire marshal here. While official observane of the week will not take place until Oct. some activities have already begun, he noted. Arrangements are being made for an open house from p.m. on Oct. 10 at West Valleys three fire stations for the public to see the firefighting apparatus and tour the stations, he said. Fire prevention handouts and other materials will be availble. crosswas worried that a ing on a busy street like 4100 South could create new safety problems. Homecoming- Suicide, Depression Funding Approved GRANITE PARK. Suicide has become a major mental health and social problem in contemporary America, Briant Farnsworth told members of the Granite Board of Education here last week. The problem of premature death by suicide is particularly acute for the youth who live in our rapidly changing society, added the assistant superintendent of the office of instructional services. Farnsworth, . representing a task force organized by the board to study the problem of suicide and depression, presented a tentative prevention program to the board last week for its consideration. The board unanimously endorsed the proposal, giving administrators the task of locating money within the current budget to pay for it. Farnsworth pointed out that statistics for 1985 gathered by the Green Sheet Publication Safety Pleas Are Heeded Bid On Agenda by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer A 25, 1986 students were being educated throughout the system during the second week of school, he pointed out. Estimates last spring projected 72,126 students - only 250 children less than the actual head count. I would venture to guess that this would put us somewhere between the 32nd and 35th largest school district in the nation, Superintendent John Reed Call told members of the board. While enrollment numbers were higher than anticipated, it was the area of student mobility which surprised Gardner the most. Im simply astonished at the statistics, he said. The student mobility rate, he explained, is computed by taking the number of transfer students entering a school during the year, adding the number of students leaving that same school and dividing that number by the schools average daily membership. The resulting percentages are ranked in order, with Woodrow Wilson elementary carrying the dubious distinction of being number one on the elementary list with a shocking 72.28 percent mobility 72,376 rate. Fifteen years ago we thought a 35 percent rate was astounding, Gard- ner noted. This statistic alone is more than double that rate. Second on the grade school list was Redwood elementary with a mobility rate of 61.82 percent, followed by Webster with 53.71, Moss with 52.49, Lincoln with 49.12, Roosevelt with 41.23, Madison with West Kearns with 38.19, 38.64, Hillsdale with 36.69 and Granger with 35.80. On the other end of the spectrum, Howard Driggs elementary had the lowest mobility rate with 7.07 percent of its students transferring in or out, preceded by Cottonwood with 8.38, Smith with 8.39, Oakridge with 9.24 and Canyon Rim with 10.12. Taking into consideration the figures from all elementary schools, he pointed out, the Granite district experienced an elementary mobility rate of 23.55 percent. On the junior high level, Granite Park junior led the list with a 46.32 percent mobility rate, followed by Brockbank with 33.24 and West Lake with 24.29. On the low end were Olympus junior with 14.43, Bennion with 13.93 and Churchill with 8.07. The district-wid- e junior high rate works out to 21.07 percent, he noted. The districts eight high schools all had double-digmobility rates, led by Granite with 48.51 percent. Kearns high followed with 36.84, Cyprus with 25.86, Taylorsville with 25.68, Granger with 22.21, Cottonwood with 20.64, Olympus with 18.25 and Skyline with 13.26 for a district-wid- e average of 26.41 percent. These rates are more than double that of just 15 years ago. Gardner pointed out. During the period between 1969 and 1972, the highest junior high mobility rate was only 10.79 percent, with high schools topping out at merely 11.3 percent. These changes have had a dramatic impact both on our schools and on our society, he noted. it Five To Be On Kearns KEARNS. Three women and two men have declared their candidacy for seats on the Kearns Town Council, which will conduct an election hereon Oct. 7. Those who have filed for the three seats up for election are Jan Snyder and Don Birch, who are both currently on the council, along with Mary Ridge, Royce Gibson and Shauna Smith. The top three will serve on the council. The deadline for citizens to declare their candidacy was Tuesvote-gette- day, according to a council spokesman. While one year of residence in Kearns in required to run for the council, any resident of Kearns 18 years of age or older may cast a ballot on Oct. 7. The council considers its coverage area as extending west of 3200 West, between 4700 South and the West Jordan boundary. Council Is Accepting Nominations T-- B TAYLORSVILLE. Nominations for eight seats on the Taylorsville-BennioCommunity Council will be accepted until 8 o'clock here tonight (Thursday). The council will conduct its regular monthly session in the College Center at Utah Technical College, where it will accept names of persons who would like to be placed on the councils election ballot on Oct. 30. Three seats will be on the ballot for Taylorsville residents, four for Bennion residents and one seat. Also on the agenda of tonight's meeting will be continued discussion on surfacing for a Central Utah Project reservoir site in Bennion, along with a proposal for commercial zoning at the southeast corner of 3200 n West and 5400 South. Limit On Lot Size Before Oquirrh Group KEARNS. A proposal to limit the size of lots in the area served by the Oquirrh Community Council will come before members of the organization during a monthly meeting here next week. Council members are expected to discuss the pros and cons of designating 6,000 square feet as the minimum size for single family dwellings. Council members describe the area the organization serves as extending from 6200 to 7800 South, betdween 4800 and 840C West. Council members are also expected to address current plans of Dixie Six, Inc. to develop an area west of 56th West and south of 62nd South. The 7 p.m. session on Wednesday will be held in room 210 at Kearns high. |