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Show RAMSES II: TV TO RETURN: The display, hosted by Brigham Young University, is an exciting family outing, says a Green Sheet writer who offers some tips on how best to enjoy it. ' See Page 8 TV OUCH: listings are Hillcrest suffered its first defeat in double overtime Tuesday as Region Two teams kicked off league action. Brighton and Bingham were also winners. See Sports, 3 scheduled, to return to the pages of the Green Sheet Newspapers next week after an absence of approx' imately two months. 2-- Single Copy 25c i . Volume 2, Number '! 18 .. ' A Thursday, January Decision To Be Finalized Tuesday A 9, 1986 Green Sheet Publication - Boara SoHt On Kmg: Bav' Issnne JL The remaining two members felt by Bob Mickelson Green Sheet Staff Writer SANDY. It would appear that the Jordan School Board is leasing in because the district is celebrating Luther King. It'll just be another day off. I feel it would be more of a learnMartin Luther King Day school this year, in the interest of ing experience if it were celebrated consistency, it should continue in in school, where it can be discussed that manner. To change now, they and reflected on." felt, would send the wrong signal to J "But students should be doing that the Black community in the district.' ! anyway," Carpenter countered, "as - However, board president Jane 1 part of their regular school proCallister and member Maurinel gram." Jensen felt that students would get $ Jensen noted that the district curmore out of the holiday if it were rently does not celebrate the birthobserved in school. Also, both said day of any other person, now matter they had fielded many complaints their rank or position in history, out- from district patrons in their areas.! Carpenter, however, said about dismissing school on that day. ; that he felt it wasn't so much a "If we dismiss school," explained celebration of a man, but rather Callister, "you can bet that most what he stood for. It would also pay kids won't be thinking about Martin' tribute to Black Americans, their ; that King's birthday should be celebrated "in school" and preferred the option that allowed for only the additional fall recess day. That calendar would open school the same day, but close on June 10. the option liked best For out-of- , 1987-8- 8 1986-8- two-wee- . t k Hitchhiker Robbed At j I Do Hereby Solemnly Gunpo int ! - the direction of continuing to celebrate Martin Luther King Day as an holiday for, at provides for an added day during least, the next two years. In a preference poll conducted both the spring and fall recesses plus during a Friday afternoon study ses- the King holiday. Because Labor sion three of the five board members Day falls after Sept. 5, school would 7 voiced support for a calendar start on Aug. 31 and end June 8. To included the that option King holiday accommodate the added holidays, (on Jan. 19) plus an added day for two days would be shaved off the Christmas recess. the fall recess (Oct. 20). Classes Board members Don Carpenter would start Sept. 2 and close June. and Richard Blomquist felt that, 11.. l" -j Sear MIDVALE. A man, hitchiking his way to California, was taken for more than a ride Saturday and paid a high price for a three-mil- e trip down The victim, who, according to reports, hails from Iowa, told police that, while hitchiking south along the freeway, he accepted a ride from a man driving an "older model white Toyota." He estimated that he was about three miles north of 7200 South at the time he was picked up. Things started out quietly enough, although the victim said he could smell the odor of alcohol on the suspect and noticed him drinking from a glass held between the front bucket seatsr;The; urlver tHenVsud-- v deftly, turned off on the 7200 South pulled over to the side of the road and demanded the victim's "'' ';V;. '.; wallet. The victim complied, tossing the wallet at the suspect while quickly exiting the car. As he turned back, he noticed a small, short-barrel revolver pointed in his direction. The suspect, fortunately, just drove of f, heading west on 7200 South. The victim walked to a nearby restaurant and phoned the police. Along with the money, the suspect also made off with a gym bag containing the victim's clothes plus a At First Session . WW: IP mi: v i . hi'J- I! - te off-ram- p, televisionAM-F- radio, a CB radio, a radar detector and a .38 caliber handgun. The suspect was described as a medium "male Hispanic, age height with a thin build, black hair, a long 'FuManchu type' mustache; wearing a gray, waist-lengt- h s, WHICH IS RIGHT? . . . Oath of office l administered to new Midvale mayor Evorott E. Dahl tot perhaps him would wonder If It shouldn't bo tho loft hand on tho Blblo and the right hand rais ... p - Both of tho city's now council mombors, Goorgo Donorls and JoAnn Soghlni, woro sworn In In tho tamo monnor during Monday morning ceremonies. ed, according to tradition. 32-3- jacket." In other police news, Midvale detectives are continuing to look into an early New Year's Day aggravated assault case. The victim, a woman, said that a former boyfriend "barged" into her apartment shortly after 2 a.m. After launching some verbal abuse, he, allegedly, switched to the physical variety, striking the woman several times with a foot-lon-g length of chain. The police report stated that the woman suffered some abraisions to her left shoulder and to the right side of her face. , yes-me- Midvale Officials Dedicate New City Shops Tuesday MIDVALE. The public works facillity in Midvale isn't quite ready for occupancy yet, but city officials felt it was far enough along to dedicate and did so Monday morn;v l'; ing. Outgoing mayor Trent Jeppson, in his next-to-laofficial act, conducted the brief ceremonies, which were attended by a . number of elected city officials,, civic leaders and city staff and employees. The operations, storage of public works festivities were wrapped supplies and equipment and office tours of the building. In his remarks, Jeppson paid space. When good weather returns, tribute to both prior and present seperate garage areas for vehicles council members, who initiated and and covered storage for supplies like saw the job through to completion. salt, gravel, road base and sand will He also recalled some of the history be added. The northern wing of the building of the project. Public works director Duane will be dominated by two bays for and an open work Goodyear noted that this first phase large equipment directors of the for the Offices area. to was of construction designed water, streets and public works house all motor pool maintainance departments will be included along with streets and water storage, a "break room" for employees and seperate locker rooms and showers for male and female workers. The southern wing will almost all be taken up by the motor pool maintainance area. There will be tune-uhoist and wash bays, a lube pit, parts storage, a fabrication area and the main control panel room. The second floor will, for the present, be used just for storage. But Goodyear feels public works will soon put it to better use. All of those present, and especially Jeppson, seemed proud of the new facility, though a lot of finishing touches still need to be added. Said the now former mayor, "this is something we dreamed of and hoped for a long time. Now, thanks to the efforts of past and present members of the council, it has become a up-wit- h . st p, J MIDVALE. Ev Dahl's first meeting as Midvale mayor Tuesday night turned out be one in which a lot of differences of opinion were aired, but not a lot of action was taken. A replacement for former city administrator David Jorgensen was to have been appointed, but most members of the city council felt they wanted more insight and input into the, selection process befoi$ confirming any appointment. The matter was then referred to a work ses- v"V sion. About the only things. that were settled Involvrf a council meeting , a motion to under- ' ; schedule audit and the take a more v payment of bills. Mayor Dahl opened the meeting, with some general-remarkrunning over some of his philosophies and goals for his administration. The agenda also set aside tiirie for each council member to do the same. There was also a citizen comment period. Dahl began his remarks by stating that he felt the council, including new members George Deneris and JoAnn Seghini, represented a wide variety of talent and experience. By working together, he felt, the council and mayor could do a lot of benificial things for the city and its citizens. He added that he welcomed discussion and questions and "didn't want on the council, the city staff or among the other city employees. However, once a policy decision has been made, he would expect the staff, council and staff to "act together to implement it." Dahl then noted that he was interested in council members becoming involved more in the administration of city government by sitting in with the planning commission, the South Valley sewer board and the animal control commute. Also to work more close with budget control and to act as contact people with the various city departments. "I don't mean that members of the council should be giving orders to city employees," he said, "only that they become aware of what's going on and be able to report back to the council and mayor." Dahl asked each member of the council to reflect on what areas of involvement they felt might be appropriate. The mayor went on to note that he was in the process of interviewing all city employees and, after talking with many, felt that a clearer "chain of command" was needed and more frequent evaluations." Differences . in opinion surfaced almost immediately, when it was councilman Richard Coles' turn to speak. He began by saying he appreciated the opportunity to serve with Dahl and the other new members of the council and liked the mayor's remarks about encouraging open discussion, but he challenged Dahl's suggestion of having members of the council reporting on city departments. "If we need input from the departments," Coles said, "we should call for-1986- ' 'US' v R. Kont DEDICATED . . With Mldvalo councilman Tront Joppson looking King and now formor mayor Duano Goodyoar dlroctor works on city public roads Inscription on plaquo that will bo installed at Midvalo's now public works building. Dodicatlon coromonios woro hold Monday. r year-roun- 43-1- - iSOUTit (JORDAN. Vandals damaged! mailboxes in three separate iididents during the week in South Jordan. According to police reports, a mailbox near 4000 W. 9900 South was smashed by a car. Estimated damage was $50. A rock hurled at another mailbox caused $25 worth of damage near 1300 W. 11500 South and juveniles were suspected of , the department heads into council meetings or work sessions. The council should be a legislative body, not an administrative one." Coles said he also wanted to assure city employees that, contrary to some rumors, they were not all going to lose their jobs. On that score, the mayor agreed that too many rumors had been circulated. Continuing on, Coles asserted that, "we plan to keep the city attorney, engineer, planner and police chief." Coles disagreed with the mayor on one other point: the process by which the city administrator, would "I'm extremely upset that here we are with the appointment of the city administrator on the agenda and that there's been no advertising of the position in any newspaper or professional journal or magazine and no selection committee has been seUo evaluate the candidatesJColes . reported. New council member' George Deneris was next up, noting that "he was the new kid on the block, but no pushover." He said was willing to get involved, adding that "the council should think as individuals and work together as a team." Compromises, he said, must be made. In his comments, Reid Fillmore noted that he appreciated the goals . of the new administration, but added that, as the mayor gets acclimated to his new job, "he may find many are already being implemented." Fillmore said he wanted to assure city employees that would be protected under the proceedures and specifications set down in the city's new personnel manual. He also hoped that, as had been the case with some other cities, differences between the mayor and council would not be handled in the media. Councilman R. Kent King noiea that he liked the new mayor's campaign slogan, "I Listen," adding that all members of the council need to listen. "I just hope citizens will come to need us," he said, "whenever-the- y help or have a complaint or suggestion." JoAnn Seghini said that being elected to public was "a very humbl-in- g experience," and she acknowledge a great deal of trust had been placed in her and the other members of the council. "With new people on the council," she added, "it will take some time to gain trust and work together. But, I don't know of a person on this body that doesn't want to do what's in the best interest of this city. The issue of the new city administrator was partically thorny., Coles repeated his suggestion about the selection process made earlier in the meeting. Other members of the council, like Councilwoman Seghini, indicated they weren't opposed to the mayor's appointment, only that they wanted more information on it. The mayor said that he had reviewed 10 applications for the post and felt that the man selected as the finalist had the proper background, experience, personality and honesty for the job. But he had no problem damaging a mailbox near 10600 So. with doing additional advertising if ' Ka hof'c0 wkaf aaiihaII MiHntAii vvuuvu uinv wcuilCU nuoi fwv 2700 West. However, allowing a selection comSouth Jordan police arrested a mittee pick the new man, he felt, Salt Lake City woman for would take away from the mayor's DUI on New Year's Day near 9950 So. Redwood Road. The discussion ended with the A Riverton man was and council agreeing to' mayor warrant on a arrested charge tackle the "hows" of the relating to a forgery incident in West process in a v ork session selection Tuesday at was for warrant The Valley City. 7 p.m. $350. South Jordan Mailboxes Vandalized j during the fall recess for the deer hunt, rather than take the King holi. day off. Hill was also concerned the effects of such a schedule on those schools d moving into or considering education. But assistant superintendent Ray Brown noted schools must be conthat year-roun- d sidered "an exception." "Under the year-roun- d format, especially with the 5 schedule, it won't be possible to have the extra day for fall or spring recess or the King day and still get in the required days," Brown explained. "So it doesn't matter what we do with the Continued on page 4 Midvale Council Goes To Battle -: - One other problem cited by Callister dealt with the length of the school year. Students must be in class for 180 days, but with the addition of career ladder days, added fall and spring recess days and the King holiday, the school calendar is getting longer and longer. "Somewhere we're going to have to bite the bullet on this," she stated. Board member Orr Hill said that he, personally, would like to continue the present King day policy. However, many patrons in his area said that if they had a choice they would prefer to have an added day Sir A, black-and-whi- te struggles and contributions to socie- ty. |
