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Show f t PRESS 300 SO. E. 467 UTAH Ballots Snarse As Utahns Fa AO fiW ilCJ SALT LAKE. Only a handful of races appear on Tuesdays primary election ballot. The one statewide race is on the Democratic ticket where Craig Oliver of Taylorsville and Robert W. Stringham of Orem are battling for the right to challenge incumbent Howard Nielson for U.S. Congressman in District 3. District 3 meanders through portions of Utah County, a small area of Sandy, most of the West Jordan, Riverton, South Jordan area and into West Valley and Magna. Other races affecting the Green Sheet area on the Democratic side include the State Senate post in District 8 where A1 Richardson and Elgin S. Hokanson, both Midvale, seek the right to challenge Republican incumbent Fred W. Finlinson of Murray. In House District 29 (South Salt Lake) Jay Fawson and Samuel S. Taylor are vying for the right to meet Republican David M. Muir Libertarian and candidate Elizabeth Lawley. In District 35 (Murray) Democrats Dan G. Hirst and Ken SALT LAKE, ut 84111 are the candidates. JohnR Zenger uoodlellow are Douglas P. Bates wi and Terry J. Wirth. Libertarian Already assured a spot on the November ballot as a libertarian. November ballot are Reese (Kearns-Wes- t District 47 Holly Roseberry will also be on the November ballot Hunter, Republican, and Paul Valley) features a Republican Tinker, Libertarian. race between Michael Waddoups There are also On the Republican side of the and Joseph Stumph. Paul Hiskey school board races in Granite and ledger DixHolt McMullin and is the Democrat on the ballot. Murray districts and on the state rent C. Richards are on the In District 49 (Kearns-Wes- t level, though the state board Senate District 5 (southwest Valley) Republicans Thomas G. primary does not affect the Green valley) ballot. Robert Wood is the Goudie and Frank G. Strickland Sheet area. Democratic candidate. will square off for the right to In Murrays Precinct 5 a field of House District 32 (Millcreek) meet Democrat Bob Anderton. three will be trimmed to two. The sees Craig R. Vierig and Alvin S. In District 53 (West Valley) the three are Sherry Madsen, Myma Merrill battling to challenge Republican candidates hoping to Brochinsky and R. Kim Davis. Democrat incumbent Janet Rose. Brent In Granites Precinct 3, where Democrat challenge non-partis- Gary Swensen is stepping down, there are four candidates, Kay S. Stacey, R. Cherrington, Roy Chapman and Denis R. Morrill. In Precinct 1 Lynn D. Davidson is being challenged by Roy Richards Silver, Christopher J. Wright and Charles C. Larsen. Douglas S. Polling places for the Primary are confined. Persons requiring information on where to vote may call the County Elections Clerk. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. 468-342- 4, Granite Shortage Evaporates When school began July 26 in elementaries, enrollment reports on those schools indicated 360 fewer students in attendance than the nearly 10,000 which had been anticipated. District analysts, fearing economic pressures in the state had triggered a greater frequency of than the previous school year, estimated that projections would fall nearly 15,000 students short of the by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer 10 year-roun- d first-wee- k GRANITE PARK. A predicted in the number of shortfall students Granite attending District schools has apparently failed to materialize as enrollment figures are "very, very close to our projections, management information specialist J. Kent Gardner told members of the Board of Education here Tuesday. first-wee- k figures compiled last spring. That "worst case scenario," however, evaporated with the data collected this past week as students returned to "traditional" school. A total of 75,145 students school attended in Granite District last week 579 short of the 75,724 That projected. attendance total, however, is 1,673 more pupils than had been enrolled during the first week of school last year. "Traditionally, well pick up about 500 students between now and Oct. 1," Gardner explained. "By then well very likely be within 100 students of our - . Magna Non-reside- Users nt - Water Rates Are Hiked MAGNA. Based on Hercules having blocked an attempt by the discharger non-reside- of domestic and toxic waste serviced by the Magna Water Company, Magna Water Company to annex the firm, the Board of Trustees 'of Paris noted. the Magna Water District has He also said that the available users fee capacity of the treatment plant imposed a on all of the districts bodes well for the ability of the customers. Magna area to continue to grow This was done, according to as economic conditions improve Charles (Chick) Paris, chairman and construction of new homes of the water district board of and facilities in the unincorporattrustees, to avoid any subsidy of ed Magna area occurs. users "who cannot or While delivery of culinary will not become part of the water supplies and improving district." sewage treatment facilities may The board has announced that not be a glamorous part of final installations the community development, it is a by contractor have been completed at necessary and vital one for the the new Waste Water Treatment future growth and stability of the Plant, which is now fully community," Paris stated. "We functional and complete, with the want our community to be in a ability to handle 3.3 million position to grow and prosper and gallons of effluent each day, with are working with the business a peak capacity of 6.6 million. The and industrial community toward current load is 2.1 million gallons that end. from 5,700 customers. "That goal does not require or In addition to user fees, district to district residents oblige resident customers pay property subsidize any one industry and taxes to the district. the recent steps we have taken users pay no property taxes. will avoid that result," Paris Hercules is, of course, the largest concluded. non-reside- nt non-reside- nt non-reside- nt Non-reside- nt projections." In other action, the board heard recommendations regarding the possible use of East Mill Creek elementary, which the board was forced to close this summer under "70 provisions of the percent occupancy law." A number of alternative uses were suggested. The facility could be as a magnet school; a center for science, enrichment, - teacher training, day care, gifted and talented education, community education or fine arts; a satellite school for handicapped education; a vocational center; or an elementary or alternative secondary school if the numbers of students warrant it, the board was informed. Most of the programs suggested, though, would require money which the district currently does not have. Board member Patricia Sandstrom suggested administrators "vigorously pursue a leasing option" to put the building to use but keep the facility under She district control. also stipulated that "the wishes of the community to retain open green Bite Out Of Crime To Improve K-- 9s WEST VALLEY. It has been said, tongue in cheek, that possibly the two most frightening words in the English language are "root canal. that procedure Occasionally becomes necessary, though, and Thursday one such operation helped the County Sheriffs Office ' "take a bite out of crime." Two men from the County Sheriffs Office Special Services division who are also doctors performed what may be one of the most unique root canal surgeries on a Sheriffs Office K-- 9 dog, according to a Sheriffs Office spokesman. Wuschel, a member of the K-- 9 Office Sheriffs Corps, treatment to canal root received correct a fractured canine tooth at 2940 W. 3650 South in West Valley City. This procedure is fairly routine for human beings, but uncommon for animals. Now that the root canal work has been completed 9 Continued on page 9 SANDY. The chambers of commerce of Sandy, Murray, West Valley and West Jordan, are combining for a meeting that will spotlight the views of the two leading candidates for Utah governor.Ted- - Wilson and Norm been have invited Bangerter to express their views at a Sept. 22 session to be held at Willow Creek Country Club, 8300 So. 2700 West. The members-onlaffair will begin with a business card exchange at 11:30, followed noon by the luncheon. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for the limited number of nonmembers who will be permitted to y 566-034- 566-360- POTENTIAL PROBLEMS ... The combination of cars, buses and students converging at Elsenhower junior high when school lets out has been of concern to both PTSA and school officials. Students darting across Redwood Road rather than using the elevated walkway has also been considered a major safety problem. Safety Issues A Major Concern At Eisenhower ChambersTo Hear Wilson, Bangerter 4; 974-534- 5; 0. by Olga Milius Green Sheet Staff Writer TAYLORSVILLE. In a guest appearance at Eisenhower junior highs back to school night last week, "Mr. Mom" made a gallant effort to straighten out difficulties in the school parking lot. Clad in a heavy yellow slicker (under blazing blue skies) Mr. Mom directed parents to enter and exit the parking lot properly, to park in designated areas, to drop students at the curb safely and to facilitate a free flow of traffic to help keep kids safe. Mr. Mom, (played by Jerry Rechtenbach) was the lighter side of the Eisenhower PTSA efforts to solve the growing safety problems at the school. Serious threats to safety are seen before and after school as students dart between parked cars into the roadway where parents are often improperly parked or are attempting to jockey their cars through a stubborn line of idling vehicles, said a PTSA spokesman. Speeding motorists have been seen in the parking lot as early as 3:01, rushing to pick up students although school does not get out until 3 oclock, she said. School bus drivers express great frustration with motorists who literally block the buses in along the red curb. Some bus drivers feel this is a deliberate action so the parent will have the freedom to move before the bus can get ahead of them, she added. School officials note it is essential that bus drivers keep to schedule, a fact often ignored by people parking in the main access road to the school. Parents often find themselves blocked into a line of cars, which in turn prevent the buses from leaving. "Everyone seems to want to beat the buses in and out," the spokesman remarked. "The end result paints a picture of confusion, with cars and students darting here and there in a unsafe and often disorderly, illegal manner." "There are many practical and Continued on page 6 Cook Candidacy A Long Shot and has budget approach demonstrated that the required by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer efficiencies Eighth in a series SALT LAKE. "Merrill Cook came on board because its his best shot to get elected," Mills Crenshaw said. We dont endorse any candidate - we let candidates endorse us. And more and more candidates will be coming around (before the measures are put to a vote)," he added. Crenshaw, the afternoon radio talk show host who has become sole the virtually public spokesman for the three tax initiatives which will appear on the November ballot, is one of the founders of the Tax Limitation -- the performed endodontist, Dr. assisted by work, necessary Richard Despain. Both are of the members volunteer Sheriffs Special Services Divi- Coalition (TLC) which spearhead- ed the recent petition drive to put the measures to the vote of the UNCOMMON OPERATION ... Wuschel, a member of the Sheriffs Office 9 Corps, receives root canal treatment to correct a fractured canine tooth Thursday. Dr. Richard W. Elggren performed what Is a fairly routine procedure for human beings, but an uncommon one for animals. Now that the root canal work has been completed and measurements have been taken, a stainless steel crown will be installed to replace the broken tooth. K-- 9 f The board received a report on capital projects completed during the summer as well as those which are currently in the works. The new Hunter high school, they were informed, is "on schedule" and should be closed in before winter so that work can continue there on interior projects. Negotiations between district teachers and classified employees were also discussed, with both in the groups currently ratification stage on contracts for school year. District the 1988-8and association negotiators from both groups praised one another for the cooperative attitude displayed during this years 263-263- 2; tooth. Wuschel has been a member of the Sheriffs K--9 Corps since February, 1988 and is trained and handled by Sgt. Roger F. Taylor, the Corps supervisior. Dr. Richard W. Elggren, an Veterinary Hospital administered general anesthesia and provided instruments the specialized the to complete necessary procedure. Dr. Whitely normally of provides for the medical needs the Sheriffs K-- Corps. "A broken tooth with the nerve root exposed is extremely painful date. attend. be Reservations must turned in to local chambers 19. Monday, by Sept. Numbers to call include Murray, Sandy, West Valley, West Jordan, and measurements have been taken, a stainless steel crown will be installed to replace the broken sion. Dr. John Whitely of the Alta space should be honored." A discussion regarding participation by ninth grade students in school level athletic high competition was also held, but no decision was made on the issue. The proposal will be brought before the board again at a later for the animal and greatly reduces the dogs performance in apprehending offenders," Taylor explained. V Sgt. people. He pointed out that Cooks for independent candidacy governor is unique in that he is the only candidate to present a plan of action which could implement the three initiatives if the voters choose to make them law. "One candidate for governor Merrill Cook - has presented his -- can be achieved without cutting teacher salaries, no reduction in state highway funds, no cuts in social services and no loss of essential services," Crenshaw explained. "I support the tax initiatives for two Cook reasons," major explained in a separate interview. "Number one, I think it could prove to be a real boost to Utahs economy by encouraging businesses to invest in Utah," he said, "but more importantly, what this state really needs is more take-hom- e pay." People are struggling just to put bread on the table in some areas of the state, Cook said. "San Juan, Garfield and Wayne Counties are probably the heaviest hit. We need more balance - we need a government that can be sensitive to the family budget, not just the state budget." Cook admits that his bid for the state house is "a long shot," but if he is elected governor, he would be able to manage the state more efficiently than either of his two and is the only opponents candidate willing to plan on -- implementing the limitations which would be imposed by the three tax initiatives. "I would simply make budget cuts to correspond with the tax cuts," he said. "And we can do that without hurting essential services in Utah." Cook pointed out that he is in full support of Initiative "B", which would roll back rates of state income, sales, gasoline and Continued on page 3 |