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Show Cvniwest Corp. 2322 South 3rd East Street S.L.C., Utah 8411S i iffagli Volume Eighty-thier SPRINCVILI.E. UTAH - - OCTOBER 30, 1973 Number Forty-four At mayor's rap session es state vkm it h k m?!-h& -left: . JM h B f fPl vrf rr; r;- f I j- ;:p':' -i: p lj3 Sir "t' 'l ' ?M 1 pj - P AI.mi ..n'lm.ii. BOOOOOOOOoooooooo. Everybody knows that Thomas L. Means family, 1141 S. 400 E., makes it's Halloween tomorrow night. But this sure that we won't forget it. pumpkin headed scarecrow built by the Committee answers questions The Springville SWIM committee com-mittee has offered answers to several questions which have arisen in the course of explaining ex-plaining plans for the proposed new municipal swimming pool. The citizens, on November 4, will vote onjfci45QJ)QQ band for,fl municipal swimming pool not on the location nor the design of the pool. The location was determined and the design drawn in order to obtain a preliminary cost estimate. The comment has been made that, "We don't need all these extras in a pool." The committee says that the only extra included in the pool design is the two saunas which cost a total of $5,000. They were suggested because of the recommendation of the committee who visited several pools with saunas which were frequently used by adult members of the community. The committee states that it feels that the $5,000 is "really a small amount to pay to provide an enticement for every citizen and not just the youth. We want the citizens to have every opportunity op-portunity to voice their opinion, not only on the bond issue, but on type of structure and location, ' they said. "Park Ro She has been mentioned previously and we feel reluctant to do so again, but one point not mentioned before, which should be brought out now, is the cost of the new pool compared to the cost of Park Ro She. The first item listed on the cost estimate sheet printed in the paper is $85,000 for the pool alone. This is for a new 25-meter by 25-yard pool with wading area as compared to $70,000 for an old pool only 25 yards long in an undesirable location which now has been zoned for commercial use not for youth recreation. "Someone has mentioned in today's society of transportation, tran-sportation, location is not important. im-portant. Wrong, parents want older children, at least, to be independent in their activities, especially where it concerns recreation. Then let us not omit conservation, also an important factor in today's society." The committee further explains ex-plains that the proposed vinyl bubble will cost $54,000 with a 15-iO 15-iO year guarantee. A permanent structure to cover the pool would amount to $350,000. The money saved on interest alone would pay for a bubble many times over. The bubble concept has been successful over the past 20 years with the U.S. government being the biggest user. Because they use the bubble extensively, the government has placed rigid specifications on the bubble design. Contrary to many opinions, committee members point out, the bubble is a sound, safe, tested and much used structure." The real issue in the voting is the swimming pool not the location, nor the design. These can be changed.' The proposed specifications and location are not rigid and can easily be According to flag etiquette, owning a flag and displaying it properly are marks of patriotism and respect. A national flag is usually displayed outdoors only in good weather, between sunrise and sunset. It may be flown at night on special occasions such as parades. The flag should be honored as a symbol of the nation it represents. On Veteran's Day, Monday, Springville City would have done well not to display the American flag at all, rather than to display it in the manner in which it was done. The sun never did rise on Monday in Springville. The rain was beginning as early as 5 a.m. with showers changing to snow at 9 a.m. The flags were hung early and remained all day in inclement in-clement weather. They had not yet been removed by 6 p.m. when the Herald office closed, long after sundown. A NATIONAL FLAG IS USUALLY DISPLAYED OUTDOORS ONLY IN GOOD WEATHER, BETWEEN SUNRISE AND SUNSET. Odessa Child "fix up what we have" changed to suit the citizens, SWIM committee stressed. the Caleen Hatfield "good idea" ;.l ,'.,.;i.j.l.iijLU.il,j.iiJ'i.y.uiiiiiMJiiiii City council candidates, Tuesday night at Mayor Kenneth Creer's rap session, answered questions on everything from why they decided to "get involved in-volved in city politics" to "how big should Springville become?" They stated their views on beautification, recreation, art, industry, apartment housing, and personal goals. Four candidates present were Dr. Rulon Condie and Dr. John T. Marshall of the Progressive Party and Citizens Party candidates can-didates Ray Klauck and incumbent in-cumbent councilman Edward Murdock. Calvin J. Baxter, incumbent Citizens Party candidate and Alan Roylance, Progressive Party, were unable to attend. The session began with each candidate stating reasons why he is interested in being on the city council. Dr. Condie stressed that he felt the importance of "getting involved" in-volved" and "win, lose, or draw," he said he is interested in the growth and development of the city and would like to "have a hand in this." Mr. Murdock said he would like to continue with city projects which he is in charge of as incumbent city councilman. Mr. Klauck noted that he had spent considerable time in civic work and in other work with the city. "I feel that thousands are moving out of the state to get jobs. I would like to keep them here. My ambition is to provide good clean jobs for our citizens and I have nothing but time and the ambition to do it," he said. Dr. Marshall said that in the two weeks since he has been campaigning, "I found out that I must spend more time in my office than I thought I did." He said he has always felt that a person should put time in on civic activities, that there is "a lot to be done" and that he would be happy to help and serve. "We get more for our tax dollars than anyone," Mr. Klauck responded to a question on city growth. He cited former Citizens give informal views on In an informal interview Tuesday morning with about a dozen persons selected at ramdom on the streets of Springville, Herald Editor Oneita Sumsion, received a variety of answers to a question put to the public regarding views on the proposed swim pool bond. Answers ranged from, "Well, yes. I want ft," to "No, I don't want it," to "No comment." Eight of the persons stopped agreed that they did want a city pool and that they would support the bond election. Five said they would not support the bond and that they did not feel a necessity for a pool. Rod Peterson stated that he felt the pool was "long overdue." He cited that a "great deal" of money is spent on "adult" recreation and that not enough is spent on children's recreation. "What about the rest of the kids who don't play baseball?" he commented. "I support the Norman Gustavson "I've wanted it for 10 years" of pstM, issues industries here which no longer exist and which have not been replaced. He feels a necessity to have a plan, he said, and noted that the six small industries now located here have an annual payroll of $880,000. He expressed his concern for the growth of the area and stated that "we are lucky to have dedicated men working for Springville." "Finding a place to live can be difficult for a young family," said Dr. Condie. He said that he had found himself in that situation and believes that a town that doesn't grow will eventually die." Growth must take place," he added. Mr. Murdock said that we "can't stop growth of people having families." He is "definitely against growth in canyons" he added, and that people in the city limits who pay for utilities should be the ones to use them. He is "for" orderly growth and feels the necessity of a plan. "But we can't sit here forever and let our tax dollars be spent elsewhere," he declared. "Commercial development in a community is inevitable." Dr. Marshall declared that those now involved in the growth of the city were able to "get down to the facts more easily" than is he. He added, however, that he believes we will have constant enlargement of the city and he would like to do his part. Citizens commented on the "critical" need for a new market , in the city, for the type of trees planted, and for recreation for younger children. Others expressed ex-pressed appreciation to Springville Playhouse, Springville Children's Theatre, and for the new park equipment. Discussion on feelings of the proposed swimming pool bond were also brought up, but candidates, all of whom were wearing a "swim" button, hesitated to discuss the controversial con-troversial issue. The question arose as to whether or not the citizens could be assessed a small increase in utility rates to pay for a swim swim pool bond 100 percent." A young mother with a babe-in-arms, Calleen Hatfield, said she thought the pool was "really a good idea" and that "young people need somewhere to go. Park Ro She is too far, even to go on bikes," she added. Three young ladies who work at a local bank happened along on a rest period. When the question of the bond support was put to them, Lyne.tte Antonino answered, "I do." Julie Fairbanks Fair-banks said she is in favor of the pool, but would like to see it built near the Middle School. Jolene Dalton answered, "I don't want it. I don't want to pay the taxes." But then she admitted she didn't yet own property in the city, so , therefore would not be taxed should the bond go through. "Well, yes. I want the new pool, "answered LaWana Pratt. But Mrs. Pratt had ice cream in her car which was melting and she had to get it home, so grin i Jolene Dalton "don't want to pay taxes" I 1 KSUVW pool. A check this morning with City Attorney Robert Sumsion, determined that the possibility was "illegal." However, it was 1 o psss S til Vandals, somtime over the weekend, toppled and broke at least five tombstones Springville Evergreen Cemetery, according to Reed Averett, parks and cemeteries superintendent. The incident is being investigated by Springville Police Department. Police chief couldn't stop to respond further. "No. They've got one right up the road," remarked R. W. Oaks when the question regarding the bond was put him. One woman who refused to be identified answered, "Our children are grown." She felt that she should not be taxed for something she would not use. "No, I'm definitely against it," she said. "Hansens could clean up Park Ro She," and it would serve the purpose she felt. Norman Gustavson said, "I think it would be a good thing. I've wanted it for 10 years." He said that all three of his children would use it and wanted it. "My boy is 'for it', "he added. "I don't know too much about it," answered Odessa Child, "but I think they could buy the one they've got and fix that up elaborately." Mrs. Child said she planned to investigate the issue further, so hesitated to say too much. Earl Francom "I approve" pointed out, the pool does not necessarily have to be funded by the sale of bonds. Should the bond election be defeated, there pool bond issue Grant Palfreyman said he felt the city should "use what they've got." He feels it would take "a darn long while" to pay off the bond. "I've seen what they have in VOTE . . . November 4 Two major issues will be determined when Springville voters go to the polls next Tuesday. The first will be the election of three men who will serve the city as councilmen for the next four years. And, of course, the second is whether or not the city should sell bonds in the amount of $450,000 for a proposed new municipal swimming pool. The beauty of the election lies in the fact that we "can" vote and will not have either of the issues "forced" upon us by a government which is not willing to let its people "decide." Whatever the outcome, at least a majority of the citizens of Springville will be happy. Not every candidate will win the election. But nevertheless, every candidate still will be a winner. A winner because he got himself involved. "Little by little America's freedoms are being eroded because 'we the people' are failing to get involved." in-volved." Springville has been accused many times of being a "bedroom city." But let's not be "sleepers" in that "bedroom city." Let's make it a point to be "wide awake voters" in the elections next Tuesday, November -4. While the citizens of Springville may not have a profound influence on national policies; there is much that can be done to improve "our own little corner of the greatest country on earth." And a person has the right to complain about the actions of an elected official only if he has done everything within his power to cast his vote in the last election. With all that has been said concerning the proposed swim pool bond, many people as late as next Tuesday night will not know "one whit" about the issue nor will they care. Don't be one of them. are other ways, such as donations, club participation, etc. which could be used to fund the pool. Leland Bowers and Mr. Averett examine damage done to one of the stones. Some were broken with one very old stone probably beyond repair. Others, with more than one part, probably can be repaired. PARENTS, DO YOl KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE? Orem. And I approve of that," answered Earl Francom. Mr. Francom also said he intended to investigate the issue further because he had not had time to study it. |