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Show Kennecott Opens New Center - 'Copper Canyon' Beckons by LaRee Pehrson Green Sheet Staff Writer COPPERTON. Cutting through an eight-inc- h wide rolled copper ribbon, Governor Norman Bangerter officially opened the new Kennecott Bingham Canyon Mine visitors center here Friday, The ceremonies were attended by state, county and city elected officials, members of Utahs travel industry, civic leaders and Kennecott administrative heads. The new visitors center, located at the foot of the Oquirrhs and 14 miles south of Magna, gives visitors a panoramic view of the worlds first open pit copper mine, which is the worlds largest excava- man-mad- e tion. Ranked as the third most visited tourist attraction, including Great Salt Lake and Temple Square, the Bingham Canyon Visitors Center includes a large parking area for cars and buses and a recorded summary of mine activities in English, Spanish, Japanese and German. Visitors also enjoy informative displays explaining mining operations and Kennecotts $400 million modernization, along with several historic monuments, telescopes for viewing mine operations close up, benches, a canopy to shade visitors and modern restrooms. The Bingham Canyon Lions club operates a souvenir stand at the center. The visitors center is open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. It is reached by taking the 7200 South exit off and traveling west on 7800 South and the Bingham Highway through Copper-ton- , or by taking the 8400 West exit off 2100 South and traveling south on Utah 111, then west on the Bingham Highway. Located on the north edge of the mine, the new visitors center replaces the previous facility which had been closed since Kennecott ceased operations at the mine in 1985. Mine operations were restarted v-- Volume 33, Number At City Hall - 1987-8city budget that calls for no tax increases is scheduled here tonight (Thursday). The hearing will be held at City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road, starting at 6 oclock. The total budget proposal is for $14,283,279, according to City Manager John Newman. But it does call for some increases in license fees, two additional animal control officers and two more police officers. In other business, the council will hear from Jagdish Gill, who will appeal a City Planning Commission decision concerning property at 3800 So. 2200 West. Gill wants the property rezoned from low density residential to professional office. He wants to build a day care center on the east end of the property. A public hearing on the citys professional office ordinance is also scheduled. Also, an ordinance concerning the uniform local sales and use tax will be repealed and reenacted. A resolution concerning revision of the consolidated fee schedule will Under new also be discussed. business, the council will discuss the fleet maintenance program and award a bid for a sidewalk project on 3600 West. They will also discuss construction of a semaphore at 2700 West and Parkway Boulevard and at 4800 W. 4700 South. 8 Chairman costs. The Bingham Canyon mine has been producing copper since 1906, when Daniel Jacklings Utah Copper Co. and the rival Boston Consolidated Mining Co. began hauling ore that contained only two percent at copper to the concentrators Magna. At that time they were ridiculed by mining men of the era who thought they could never make a profit mining such low grade ore. Today, however, Daniel Jackling and the companies that eventually became Kennecott hold a unique place in mining history. They created the worlds first open pit mine and showed the mining industry how to make a profit mining low grade ore. In fact more copper has been produced by Bingham Canyon than any mine in history. Five billion tons of Continued on page v SN Cr 5 - Council Decision Disputed ttm Single Copy 25c 21, 1987 A Green Sheet Publication HHS Contract Awarded; Principals Named by Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff Writer GRANITE PARK. A contract was awarded for construction of Hunter high school and 49 principals and assistant principals were named for school year during a the 1987-8meeting of the Granite School Board here Tuesday night. For $17,300,300, Culp Construction 8 Company will build Granite districts ninth high school at the southwest corner of 4100 South and 5600 West. It is to be finished by the 1990-9school year. Board members opted to have a concrete parking lot poured for $175,500. The amount is included in the $17,300,300 price tag. 1 Board member J. Dale Christensen pointed out that Holt and Tingey Construction Companys total bid was actually lower than Culp. Holt and Tingey bid the project for $17,165,000, plus $130,000 for the concrete parking lot. -- , But Assistant Superintendent William Leiter said the bid was awarded on the base bid, which was the cost of the project without the alternate concrete parking lot. Culps base bid was $17,124,800. Ten bids were submitted on the Hunter high project. In other business, three new high school principals, four new junior high principals and 20 new elementary principals were named. Seven new assistant high school principals, nine assistant junior high principals and six elementary assistant principals were also named. The appointments include Mike Bennett, Cottonwood high principal; Louie Long, Granite high principal; Ed Campos, Central high principal. New junior high principals are Lynn Boehme, Brockbank junior; Sheryl Benson, Bennion junior; David Gourley, Hunter junior; Tim Dyson, Kearns junior. The new elementary principals are Marci McDonald, Beehive; Julene Oliver, Copper Hills; Jim McCasland, Cottonwood; JoAnn Steffensen, Crestview; Karen SterlJanice Wright, ing, Farnsworth; Robert Frost; Don Norton, Twin Peaks; Don Granger; Paul McCarty, Hillview; Sharon Prescott, Hunter; Lynn Burton, Jackling; Leon Tobler, Lincoln; Sue Sue Denton, Morningside; McGhie, Rolling Meadows; Kent Johnson, Stansbury; Wynne Anne Weight, Christensen, Vista; Sundee Listello, Upland Terrace; Archie McCarrie, Orchard; Marrianna Sullivan, Lib-bi- e Edward. Rose Coshow was named principal of Canyon Rim and East Millcreek elementaries. The new position was created during the district's recent budget cuts. The new assistant high school principals are Curt Hoel and Gordon Beckstrom, Cottonwood; Lloyd Bybee, Cyprus; Barbara Rudolph and Gary Martin, Granite; Karl Moody, Kearns; Guy Padjen, Olympus. Assistant junior high principals are Cal Poulson, Bennion; Dale Laub, Churchill; Chris Juley, Eisenhower; Sue Brady, Granite Park; Jule Marine, Brockbank; William Crumbaugh, Jefferson; Jerri Frank, Kearns; Nancy Weaver, Valley; Hiagi (Henry) Wesley, West Lake. . Assistant elementary are Steve Hess, principals Bridger-Farnsworth- ; Bryce Holbrook, Hills; Vicki Burkin-shaw- , Fox Hills; Marilyn Copeland, Hunter; Claudia Owens, Orchard; Jane Lindsay, Smith. Most of these principal and assistant principal positions were open because several administrators participated in the states new retirement program. In other business, the board apCot proved bids for Hillside-Coppe- r tonwood, Gourley, Fremont and Olympus high. elemen-tarie- s Eastwood elementary was also to receive a new roof, but Superintendent John Reed Call suggested the repair wait since the school will probably close next year. Under the 70 percent occupancy rule required by the legislature, Call said the school would close at the "beginning of next Emotionally-cliokc- bid was also awarded for a fire alarm system at Valley junior high. The board postponed a decision for the 1987-8daily school time schedule for two weeks. Representing a group of citizens, a woman in the audience requested that Twin Peaks have an earlier starting time since students from Fox Hills are be- 8 ing bused there. She said the bused students wont be able to participate in Fox Hills career ladder program if schools starts at 9:15 a.m. rather than 8:55 a.m. And if the students participate in the Twin Peaks career ladder program they will be bused home on page 5 - d WVC Mayor Resigns; Claims He Was A Victim by Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff II riter WEST VALLEY. Mayor Michael Embley resigned his office here yesterday (Wednesday), during an emotion-fille- d press conference which filled the City Council chambers friends and city personnel. The resignation came two weeks after Embley pleaded no contest in Salt Lakes Fifth Circuit Court to a misdemeanor charge of soliciting a sexual act. A five-dajail sentence was suspended on payment of a fine y of $200. The charge grew out of an incident on April 30 near 800 So. State where. Salt Lake police say, a man allegedly approached a police officer posing as a prostitute. I am more a victim than anything, Embley stated. I dont - no think this is a political set-uone dislikes me enough to do that. Councilman Brent Anderson will -- p serve as mayor pro tern until a successor is determined during an election in November Commenting on the situation, Anderson said, Theres been a lot of negative press, weve got a lot of phone calls, but there have been no Anderson petitions, said in response to a question. The concensus of the public, Anderson feels, is that Embley should resign. I think what he did was right, Anderson said. The mayor's wife Phyllis, responding to a question concerning her husband's guilt, said, "It really frightens me that we hae a system that someone can be arrested while shopping at a public store." Mayor Enable) describing what happened during the time leading up to his arrest, said he was approached by a woman in the Sears parking lot, then after he left, was pulled over by a detective after going through the intersection. , on a 1,800 Taylorsville-Bennio- n incorporation petition were certified this week. Now the petition has moved on to the county attorney, who will validate the boundaries of the city. The attorneys office will also check to see if the document is in correct legal form. The County Commission also took action on the petition Monday. During a regular meeting, the commissioners called for a third person audit on the feasibility of incorporation, which was termed a standard procedure. The commissioners also approved formation of a consultant selection committee, according to Isabelle Velazquez, County Commission clerk. The committee will consider updating the October 1982 feasibility study on . incorporation of Taylorsville-Bennion- committee Taylorsville-Bennio- will be n she said The made up of citizens and county personnel. John Short and Associates conducted the 1982 feasibility study when the area population was 38.000. Now the population has increased to about 47.000. The consultant firm had indicated that the average tax increase per household would be from $50 to $215 if incorporation occurred. These figures were based on the city providing all services. public hearing concerning the incorporation of Taylorsville-Benniois scheduled May 28 in the College Center of Salt Lake Community College. The hearing begins at 8:30 p.m. It will be preceded by a regular 7 pm. Community Council meeting. For Hometown Days The mayor said he feels that a lot of the public is disappointed with him. I wish somehow that I could have the opportunity to visit with each of these citizens. I am not sure I could change every one of their minds, but I could tell them some of the disadvantages that a public figure has in these circumstances. For example, he said, e prosecutors office, recognizing that I was a public official and what the press would do, stated to my attorneys Your client cannot afford to take this case to trial. Embley said he feels the council is supportive of him but they do feel negative pressure. He said he feels they will continue to receive negative comments and the working climate will not be ideal. As I understand the law, Embley stated, I cannot be forced from office. In fact, the statute provides and defines reasons to remove a public official. I do not fall into any of these categories. First Lady Is Speaker For CofC Session Petitions For City Status Are Certified signatures 289-un- it year. A TAYLORSVILLE. More than WEST VALLEY. The chairman of the City Planning Commission here has expressed anger with a decision of the City Council overturning a Planning Commission denial of a large mobile home project that will be located under the airport flight path. The applicant made a big production of (their appeal) and the council fell for it, said Margaret Peterson prior to the regular Planning Commission meeting Thursday. The City Council heard and approved the appeal of the Stillman Seven Partnership which sought Planning Commission rezoning of 40 acres at 2800 So. 3200 West for a mobile home park. Commissioners denied the request based on the fact that the property falls under the Salt Lake International Airport flight path, making it a noisy area. Airport officials, in a report to the Planning commission, recommended denial of the application because of the noise problem, and, while a few of the commissioners took exception to the recommendation, the final commission vote was for denial. Appealing to the City Council, Stillman Seven, Peterson said, made a big family production out of it and the council fell for it. Peterson said the City Council based its decision solely on the number of people who turned out before the council and because of the family members who appeared in favor, the council overturned the decision of the commission. She accused the council of not considering the facts of the case, as well. I never thought the City Council would make as bad a decision as the county does, Peterson said. The decision by the council was based on the number of people, not the issues, she contended. liiitTl v 4 Thursday, May WEST VALLEY. A public hearing By tracts significantly reducing labor 18 Budget Hearing Is Tonight on a proposed in the fall of 1986 following successful negotiation of labor con- A n TAYLORSVILLE. Utah First Lady Colleen Bangerter will speak at the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon here today (Thursday). Mrs. Bangerter is honorary chairman of the F ederation for Drug Free Youth. Her task force has helped increased communication among Utah's counties. She is also honorary chairman of the Governor's Task Force for Drug and drug-oriente- d Alcohol Abuse. Mrs. Bangerters other volunteer actitives include Festival of the Arts for the Young, various boards dealing with youth social awareness issues and child abuse. The luncheon will be held at the 840 West, is $6 75 per person. Jordan Queen, 4500 So. starting at noon. The cost - Kearns Seeking Participants KEARNS. Floats, bands, clowns, community organizations and marching groups are being invited to participate in the Kearns Hometown Days parade to be held here on July Members of the Kearns Town Tuesday night discussed plans for the event, which, they said, is expected to offer the biggest and best Hometown Days celebration ever. Lineup time for the parade is 9 a.m. at Kearns high, with the march scheduled to begin at 10 oclock. Anyone wishing to enter a unit may contact Don Birch, or Harley Marilyn Madsen, Brundage, Nominations are being requested for persons to be honored as Mr. or Mrs. Kearns, Mr. or Mrs. Kearns Booster. Those nominated for the first two Council , 'kv i Step By Step DUELING . . . Hillc rest and Granger opponents battle for possession of the ball during 4A soccer playoff action. The contest, eventually won by the Huskies, was played Friday at Hillcrest high. For more on high school soccer see Green Sheet sports pages. m 966-008- 5 968-142- M Yii to tntt-ftl- positions must be residents of Kearns and have given service to the community. The booster honorees may live in any area, but should be known to have offered support to the Kearns community, explained Mrs. Madsen. Nominations may be mailed to Kearns Town Council. P.O. Box 18512, Kearns. Utah 84118. A barbecue dinner is planned for the evening of July 10, sponsored by the Kearns Lions and the Town Council. The event, to be held in Southridge park, will be open to the community for a nominal fee. During the evening, contestants in the Kearns Junior Miss Pageant will present the opening number from that pageant and entertainment will be presented by Junior Miss Kearns Stephanie Florence and her atten- dants, Veronica Rouska, Jayme Davis. Roxanne Mecham and Tasha i I ft 1" Miller. In another matter, Town Council chairman Arlo James said he had attended a Wagon Wheel Boy Scout District roundtable and invited Boy Scouts in the area to become part of the Kearns Neighborhood Crime Watch program. Boys are not being asked to perform police work, he stressed, but to be aware of any unusual happenings in their neighborhoods and report such things to an adult. Boys in the Kearns area who earn their Eagle Scout award are being reminded to contact the Town Council. The group offers recognition and a neckerchief to any boy attaining the rank, said Mrs. Madsen. The council is also expressing interest in forming a patrol made up of Eagle Scouts in the area Any boy needing a service project for his Eagle requirement may contact the council for assistance, she said. feat ifTil TlJll |