OCR Text |
Show 3383 sXEAETI0 JALTLAKE THE RIGHT STUFF: Al semi-final- s 84115 'TIS THE SEASON .The ALL GONE: state south Zylstra was once a Valley Enterprises Principal dropout. Now a Ph.D. he has great empathy for troubled youths. See Neighbors, 1 UTAH PARKS DEPT Area teams faltered in the as both Alta and Jordan were defeat- high school drama season is here. Reviews of productions staged at Jordan and Hillcrest are featured in today's issues. See Neighbors, ed. Salt Lake County is shut out of championship play. See Sports, 2 - 3 7-- 8 Smite Volume 2, Number Thursday, November 11 A 21, 1985 SANDY. "We're very pleased to district selected a man to fill an opening at a Midvale area elementary school. She stated that she had come to Jordan District with several year of say the least," reported Jordan District deputy superintendent L. Ray Brown. "We felt all along that the district was not discriminatory in its employment practices and screening for administrative positions." Brown's comments were in response to U. S. District Judge J. Thomas Greene's dismissal of a suit leveled against the district by a former teacher. Greene's ruling, handed down Thursday, said that the district was "not motivated by sex discrimination" when it failed to hire Marianne Norris to an elementary school principal position back in 1981. The decision followed three days of testimony. non-publ- Her attorney argued further that though women outnumbered men several times over in teaching positions, the opposite was true with regard to administrative jobs. Supt. Brown said later that the district does not certify individuals for administrative positions. That is the responsibility of the individual. He added that the district has, over the last number of years encouraged "all employees, both male and female, to become qualified" for advancement. Brown noted that principals are selected from a pool of qualified applicants and that one must look at According to district coordinator 1983, claiming that less qualified men were advanced to principal positions. She referred specifically to a March 1981 incident in which the ONE. . . Moonface Morton (Mike Behrens), Reno (Holly Garrison) and Bill (Mark Nelson) are three of the many lively characters au diences will meet during Alta high's production of The musical Anything Goes, slated for Nov. is under the direction of Robin Bishop. 20-2- Musical Opens At Alta High SANDY. Alta high's production of Anything Goes continues tonight (Thursday) and will run through Saturday. Tickets may be purchased at the school for $3 per person. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Production director, Robyn Bishop, explains that the musical of d fers those who attend a evening. The Cole Porter musical takes place during the era of gangsters and dolls. She adds that "the show is full of musical favorites such as "You're the Top" and The production features 95 fun-fille- students. Lead roles are played by Mark Nelson as Billy Crocker, Mike Behrens as Moonface Martin and Holly Garrison as Reno Sweeney. Other main characters include Wendy Wood as Hope Harcourt, Wendy James as Bonnie and Byron Goff as . Sir Evelyn Oakleigh.- . Answering the above questions primary objective of an nearly half million dollar study of the U. S. Smelting Mining & Refining tailings site, located just south of 7800 South and east of the Jordan River. The study was introduced by representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Utah Division of Environmental Safety Tuesday night before the Midvale City Council. Also presented were the names of candidates for a citizen advisory or informational council. State and federal personnel noted that while the tailings do not appear to represent an immediate health hazard, they are concerned about the possible long term threats to the quality of ground and surface water and air. The size of the deposits; the presence of "significantly high" concentrations heavy metals like lead, arsenic and cadmium in some soil and water samples; and the potential for their spread are the major reasons the site has been proposed for addition to national priority list. The list is part of the federal Superfund program, which seeks to investigate and clean up such sites. The state will take the lead during the study and is in the process of signing a contract with the consulting firm of Camp, Dresser and McKee, which will conduct the actual study. will be the The investigation or "remedial field study" will, according to Scott Mernitz of CD&M, set boundaries for the site and establish contaminant levels, the pathways the contaminants are taking into the environment and the extent of their spread. "We then assess the public health and selected remedial alternatives," Mernitz endangerment continued. "We'll be looking at what is most cost effective and best for eliminating the threat." Possible remedial action could include removal of the tailings or reprocessing them. An overall plan calling for redirection of the surface wataer, addressing the wetlands to the south, terracing and placing a soil cap over the tailings was also brought forward. State and federal investigators are most concerned about the contamination of ground and surface water, the sloughing off of tailings into the Jordan River and airborne transmission by the wind. The tentative work plan includes the drilling of more test wells on the site and taking water samples at various depths. Soil samples will be taken from the site and also from agricultural land located west of the Jordan River. Sedimentation along the river will be studied and air sampling machines will monitor wind transmission. Also to be looked into are past removals of tailings from the site, the extent of human tresspasses on West Jordan Police Seeking Armed Robber WEST JORDAN. Police here are still looking for a robber who entered discarded ski mask and a handgun believed to have been used in the incident at an Apartment Complex in West Valley. The man was described as in his early 20's, blond hair and in height. approximately In other action police investigated of beer from the theft of 26 the Bateman Dairy Bar on 1300 W. 7000 South. Thieves entered the store after smashing a side door with a rock and shovel. Loss was estimated the Sizzler Steakhouse at 1477 W. 7800 South early Saturday morning and stole case collected from the previous evening's business. According to reports the bandit entered an unlocked door being used by delivery personlong nel. Brandishing a barreled handgun, he ordered employees into a front office where at $85. he forced a delivery man to empty Thieves cut through a cable securcontents of a cash drawer into a three snow blowers to a display white plastic bag. He then fled on a ing at Fred Meyer Home and Garden small Honda. 1700 W. 7950 South. Center, the An policeman heard police radio transmission and observed the suspect eastbound on 7800 South. He pursued the man, but SANDY. A was unable to locate him after entergirl died beneath the wheels of a school bus in ing the Midvale area. A small amount of cash was a mid-daaccident on Dimple Dell recovered from the roadway near Road Tuesday. Main and Center streets in Midvale. Investigating officers are still not It is believed to have been dropped sure how kindergartener Adrian by the suspect. A meter reader in Lybbert ended up under the rear West Valley City discovered a wheels of the bus, which had just 6-- 2 six-pac- y the site, the possible effects on fish and wildlife, and the presence of potentially hazardous chemicals left in mill buildings. The time line calls for Phase I, the collection of date and assessing possible health risks, to start in March. Phase II would include follow-udata collection in 1986. Throughout late 1986 and into 1987, a feasibility study of possible alternatives will be conducted. The selection of an alternative should be completed by mid-198In response to a question from the council, Mernitz stated that the time line could be shortened if the study finds that the contaminents are not at hazardous levels. "There's a real possibility that the contaminants won't be found everywhere," he said, "and that could lay to rest some portions of the plan." One person who disputed whether there's a hazard at all was attorney Bob Pruitt, representing Sharon Steel, the current owners of the property. Sharon Steel, he said "bought the site when it was apparently legal, then came Superfund and it wasn't." Sharon Steel, he said, wasn't responsible for the tailings being there and is concerned that it could be called upon to shoulder a disportionate share of the costs for the study and clean-up- . The company also would like to sell the property to a potential developer, but there seems little chance of that, according to Pruitt, until the study is completed. During the course of the study, the advisory council will be working with Nancy Sechrest, a community relations specialist, representing the state. The council will release information as it is made available by the contractor. Mayor Trent Jeppson said that he felt the title "advisory council" really doesn't fit in with the function of the group. He hoped that, as the council is brought together, another, more appropriate title could be adopted. Names mentioned by the mayor for appointment to the council included Bill Carlson of the city planning commission; Dale Ballard of the Chamber of Commerce; Don NorTim ton, citizen representative; Sadler, representing the owner of MIDVALE. Police detectives here have filed charges with the County Attorney's office in an Oct. 19 aggravated assault incident and an Oct. 20 case of cocaine possession. Two counts of aggravated assault male were filed against a threatening another man with a machete. The suspect in the drug possession case is a woman. A boy suffered a broken leg and a slight concussion after being struck by a car near 8555 d p 7. . the site; Jed Wasden, local representative from the state Child Dies In Mishap y 10410 dropped her off in front of her So. Dimple Dell home. According to County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Wardle, the driver opened his door adjoining the exdriveway to the girl's home. She ited the bus and had, apparently, Continued on page 2 councilman-elec- t the mayor; Burglary Probed South 150 last Wednesday. According to police reports, the youth ran out from in front of parked car and into the path of a northbound car driven by a Salt Lake woman. Witnesses said the driver tried to avoid the collision, actually skidding into the oncoming lane of traffic in the process. A man had to be taken to the Veterans Administration Hospital on Nov. 11, after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car attempting to turn into a driveway near 7300 South on 300 West. suspect, charging him with legislature; Green Sheet Publication Grocery Store Assault Charges Filed RIVERTON. County sheriffs deputies investigated the theft of approximately $1,900 worth of cigarettes from a Riverton grocery store early last Wednesday. According to reports, at least three suspects gained entry to the Safeway store at 12600 So. 1790 West after hurling a rock through the store's glass door The burglars stole 219 cartons of cigarettes and then fled the scene. Edmunds To Head COG Mill Tailings Study Is Authorized MIDVALE. Is it hazardous and if so what do we do about it ? 25c the number of men and women in that pool rather than the total employed as teachers. "In looking at the pool of qualified applicants, women are actually better off statistically than men," explained Brown. "The percentage selected for administrative posis is greater than their representation in the pool." Brown said that during the course of the trial, the district was called upon to defend its decisions in the cases brought up by the complain-tant- . District superintendent Raymond Whittenburg testified extensively on the district's hiring practices and the selection process for administrative positions. Figures released by Brown indicated that in 1975 there were two schools with female principals compared to 24 with men. In 1983, there were six woman principals and 34 men. Currently, there are seven female and 36 male principals. "The percentage has gone up consistently," he added, "and it will continue to improve as long as women take the initiative to become qualified." teaching experience in Detroit and was an elementary principal in a school. She added that she completed an administrative internship with the district and had obtained the required degrees and certification from the University of Utah in 1980. of public information Patty Dahl, there are no indications, at present, that the ruling will be appealed. Ms. Norris filed the suit back in FOR Copy Suit Dismissed Sex-Bia- s ALL Single and George Deneris. Information will be available to the public at the Tyler Branch Library and at city hall. Press releases and conferences and more public hearings are also planned. president, and County Commissioner Tom Shimizu will serve as MURRAY. Members of the Salt Lake County Council of Governments (COG) last week elected South Jordan Mayor T. Kay Edmunds president during its annual meeting. Edmunds succeeds Mayor Trent Jeppson of Midvale. Alta Mayor Bill Levitt, who served as president in 1978, was elected to the post of vice treasurer. Amid the annual meeting festivities, which included punch and doughnuts, were ail six of the as county's newest mayors-elect- , well as a handful of other guests. The group also heard a report on Continued on page 2 Spotlight To Shine On Mame COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS. It's almost opening night for Stephanie Capener, who is going to be the vibrant, celebrated Mame Dennis during Brighton high's run of the famous musical on stage Nov. 22, 25 and 26. They will be three exciting days for Miss Capener, a senior at Brighton who placed first in duo scene Shakespeare competition in 1984 and won second place in mono acting at the Copper Classic in 1984. Mame's husband, Beauregard Burnside, will be portrayed by Nate Ellison, a senior, who is a varsity debater, top drummer in the band and is chairman of Totalitarian State. Mame's friend, Vera Charles, will be played by a senior, Sharmyn Christensen. She has participated in state competition for two years and earned superior ratings and first place competitions. She was named Best Leading Actress in Fiddler on the Kristensen were in charge of publici- pm. ty. John Whiting is director and assistant directors are Kier Kristenst'i;. Karin Rosquist and Cory Thore!: Set design is by Cory Thorell and Chrissy Albert did make-udesign while Lori Devenberg and Tracy Thompson did costume design. Set construction is by the stage crew class and cast. Properties will be taken care of by Margaret Glad and Shannon Smith. Doug West and Danny Logan handle follow spots. Stage managers are Jerry Devenish and Jennifer Skup- p . XV , A Mame's nephew as a young boy is played by Scott Rowe, an eighth grader who is working on his Eagle Scout and enjoys participating in musicals, drama, singing and basketball. Older Patrick will be played by Rick Pearmain, a senior who has participated with the madrigals for two years and placed first in state solo ensemble. He lettered in track for three years. Rebecca Hess, a junior, plays Patrick's nanny, Agnes Gooch. She was an alternate at state (pantomime) drama competition, placed second in the poetry contest at Weber State College and appeared as Tiny Tim in Scrooge and was Peter Pan at Pioneer Memorial Theater. Ito will be played by Kevin Rodri-que- Tickets are If. ; - -- 7 - ' It li $3. ..I II V.v7 Roof. Mr. Whiting. Vocal coach is Tom Waldron and orchestra director is Alfred Morris Choreographer is Lesa Messer and rehearsal accompanist is Connie Cullum. t I - J ij '. v ,1 " JT Hf,l . ft i i i t . " I 'ill V ' J 1 z. Others in the cast are Gregory Hayden, Jay Lenhart, Todd Gillum, Jeff Whiting, Allen Hicken, Amit Singh, Scott Barney, Charri Geralyn Wilson, Jennifer Emery, Paige Coleman, Nathan Baker, Kimberly Brewster, Jesse McOmber, Linda Lee, Megan Hall and Danny Askew. Lighting will be handled by Jeff Sonntag and Cory Thorell while sound will be handled by Liz Sonntag and Jimi Smith. Charisma Streeter and Kier n, 3r ' - n o vx: ri ,( 1 - . "i . i r mur FUN LOVING TRIO. . . Mame (Stcphani Caponer), Patrick (Rich look livo thoy'vo just stepped out of Pvarmain) and Gloria (Una the Roaring Twenties in scene from the Brighton high production of Mame. The Brighton auditorium will be the site and Nov. 22, 25 and 26 the dates for this full of fun offering. l) Ia |