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Show Onniwest 3322 Salt Crp, W, s, 3rd Lake ' City, Ufeah 84110 Midvale man dies of injuries An accident which involved a pickup truck, a car, and a house, took the life of a Midvale man Monday night. Maunel T. Martinez, 48, 455 E. Center St., died in Holy Cross hospital of internal injuries suffered when his pickup truck sideswiped a car and crashed into a house near Center and South Allen streets. The accident which occured at 10:25 p.m. Monday was investigated by police officers Ronald and Ray Baarz. It involved Eric Allen Larsen, 28, 40 E. Lennox St., Midvale, driver of the car. The pickup truck crashed into the Levi Jenkins home, 24 S. Allen St. Mrs Jenkins was knocked across the kitchen and suffered a minor laceration on her head, the investigating officers said. ordan Valley Sentinel Continuing The Midvale Sentinel Volume 42 Number 41 Published weekly at 125 W. Center St., Salt Lake County, Utah by Midvale Sentinel, Inc. Second-clasat Midvale Utah. Subscription rate $4 per year. 3 years $10 in Jordan School District Sandy water study . . . South Jordarl city officials were presented with plaques and certificates won by the city for its beautification program this year. Mrs Carma Goulding, standing center, chairman of the city wide beautification presented the plaques to the mayor and city council Tuesday. History published . . . New book on Sandy available A new book, "The History and People of Early Sandy," by Roxie N. Rich is off the press this week. The volume is a comprehensive history of Sandy from the time the first settlers took up residence on the 160 acres that comprised the township of Sandy. It includes background history of the early trappers and trail makers, colonizers and settlers, and Indians and forts in the area. It treats the influence of Cottonwood Canyons, Albion Basin, Wasatch quarries Alta and Bingham on the area, anr" the important role which Sandy played in the economic development of the state prior to the turn of the century. 700-pag- e Just things Jim Landers By West Jordan to rezone the old The controversy over whether in elementary school at the corner of 7800 South and Redwood Road will reach a climax this month when a public hearing to rezone the property from its zone to a commercial zone present is held. So far each side has been liberal with its criticism of the other. And so far no 0 one has really offered a good solution to the problem. Just criticism. To argue the point further without offering any solution is fruitless. So, for what it's worth, we are offering an idea. Maybe it's a bad one; maybe it could work with a little more thought. Anyway here goes: Leave the zoning as it is. The city could work with the developer to construct a community center which would also house the necessary city facilities and whatever else the city feels should be incorporated into the building. The private developer would own the building and the city would lease it from him. This way the city would have a new city hall, the property owner would have a return on his investment, and the city would continue to collect taxes on the property rather than leaving it as a non-taproducing piece of land. The post office department has used the same idea to their advantage for years. R-1- x It looks as if residents in Salt Lake County will have to foot the bill for another election before the end of the year. The great thinkers have decided that Salt Lake City needs a cultural arts center and the rest of us in the county should pay the bill. Whenever a private business cannot make a venture work because there is just no money to be made in the operation, some srovernment agency or immediately group of jumps on the band wagon and develops a plan to use tax money to finance the losing operation. Valley Music Hall in Bountiful is a prime example of what can happen to such a center. The dreamers in Salt Lake couldn't care less if the operation van be self sustaining so lone as their name appears on the plaque in the lobby proclaiming their great efforts, and taxpayers in the county are seduced into building another monu ment to the downtown dreamers. It has been said that the approval of bonds does not increase taxes, which is true. But once the bonds are sold and buildings are built, they must be maintained and operated. If the revenue from the buildings only pays for the retirement of the bonds, then who will pay for the maintenance and operation of the buildings? Ole Joe Taxpayer will have to shoulder the burden airain. while only a few ill gain any benefit from the cultural arts rrnter. There is r1 K'T arjrurwr.t that is ll of attention and frequently ufi a a mm for rushinc before the tirotipt) the bond end of the rtr. The stale has Pi million to Salt Lake retting a eW-tin- n appropriated County U be used fr project. Why not add the t.e state budjrt surplus people of the state a real frit by Umrnng tte7 Bicentennial Pi miliion to and rue the Bicentennial The history covers the railroads, smelters and sampling mills, and other early businesses in Sandy. It includes Sandy's early utilities, farm life, and irrigation, early schools, church history, and recreation activities. The second half of the volume is devoted to personal life sketches of the first and second generation of Sandy settlers. The book contains over 200 photographs of Sandy businesses, residents, homes, public buildings, historical gatherings, street scenes, wearing apparel, family groups, and others. The book was written over a period. However, the three-yea- r author states that over 30 years was dedicated to gathering information and doing research for the book. "Andrew Jensen's Church History" and 'Tales of Triumphant People," prepared by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, were used as reference works for the compilation. Much information was submitted by descendants of early Sandy residents. Mrs Rich also credits her father, August M. Nelson, for much of the information in the history. The excellent reproduction of old photographs is the work of Arval Nelson, the author's late brother, who, until his death last year, collaborated to prepare the prints for publication. Eldon Howlett, Midvale Camera, completed the photograph preparation. Marian Margetts furnished the pen sketches which illustrate the book, and Orr Hill, Jordan Media Center, made additional information on Sandy history available to Mrs Rich. "The History and People of Early Sandy" was printed by the Tooele Transcript, under supervision of Joel Dunn, owner. The book may be purchased from the author at 9161 S. 700 E., Sandy, by There will be 1,000 calling copies printed in the first edition, the first 100 of which have been delivered to the author. 255-034- More tanks needed Sandy City plans to construct several new water storage tanks and beef up its water delivery system while continuing to keep the lid on new construction in areas critically short of water. The city announced its plans on the heels of an interim report recently released by the consulting firm, Coon, King and Knowlton. Sandy City had hired the Salt Lake firm to identify problems and make recommendations for the water system. The consulting firm's final recommendations for location of the tanks and other specifices will be released in late October. The interim report, however, hinted at several steps the city could take to ease its problem of low pressure and inadequate water supplies. For example, the city could construct additional wells to bolster water sources in areas currently supplied through lengthy pipe lines. Several new storage tanks would also allow the city to store excess water now wasted during the night for use during peak afternoon hours. Coon, King and Knowlton also recommended the city consolidate, where possible, many of the intruding fingers of county governed land. This would allow water lines to run directly to areas they serve instead of making lengthy detours around county land. Larger main lines to the rapidly growing southern fringe of the city would also boost pressure there, too, the report suggested. Finally, the engineering firm suggested the city continue to carefully screen construction permits which strain the water supply in the critical southern and eastern fringes of the city. Jim Ash, city administrator, said the city plans to put the recommendations into effect as soon as the finances can be arranged and the specifices are released in the firm's final report late in October. The root of the problem is the population boom which has made Sandy one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. In the last five years, the Sandy City area has almost doubled in population. Coon, King and Knowlton does not expect the boom to slacken until 1985. Unfortunately, the supply of water must keep pace with the population and Sandy is having problems providing its present customers with water. The hiring of the engineering firm is one of several steps the city has taken to deal with the quagmire of problems the city's burgeoning growth has caused. Before the present administration of Mavor Dewey C. Bluth, Sandy City encouraged development by picking up much of the tab for overhead costs, such as sewer and water hook up fees. Its liberal annexation policy more than doubled the city's area in five years and resulted in a patchwork of city and county lands. Now, however, the city is insisting the contractors pay their own way in an effort to keep the lid on uncontrolled growth. Also, applications for annexation are being viewed much more critically than before. In addition, the city declared a moratorium in April on new developments until the city's sewer and water facilities could match strides with the hectic pace of the construction companies. New construction is being permitted only after a careful review of its impact on water and sewer facilities. Free dumping at Trans-Jorda- n dump Residents of cities who are members of the Traas Jordan Dump will be able to dump free all through the month of October, announces A. M. Ross, chairman of the dump board. Midvale, Murray, Sandy, and West Jordan cities jointly own the dump. Residents of those cities must pick up tickets at their respective city offices in order to dump free of charge. reported by a representative from Coon, King and Knowlton Enfrfneers who presented preliminary figures and maps at the Wednesday, Oct. 1, Sandy council meeting. The study notes the areas where more water wells should be drilled, and where water storage tanks need to be installed. The establishment of a capitol improvement fund was recommended. The firm will complete its study within three weeks. Bill Dunn, county commission, and other county officials asked the council if Sandy City would consider annexation of the Copperview Park, which will still be county owned and developed. The 13 acre park will contain tennis courts, ball game diamonds, and other park facilities. The property borders Midvale City. The purpose of the annexation would be to obtain water for the park at the going city rate. The council voted to consider this annexation in the spring. The council was in favor of annexing a portion of county-owneproperty which will be a street bordering the proposed Copperview Park and the controversial Gorden Muir apartment complex on the border of Sandy and Midvale. The street will be developed by Salt Lake County and Sandy City. Fire Chief Bill Clough asked that funds designated for phones, which were never listed in the phone book, be rrlrzvd o that the fire department may hire someone to bring their up to date. The person to be hired ill be on a parttime basis at S45 a month. The council did not obyrl to this arrangement. The following businesses will have their licenses re voted because of payrwnt: Charles Boynton TV, Charles Thornrwk t'phoUury. Texaco ScrvW and Country Store, Beauty rn Shop, at 9453 S. 700 E., Milk Depot at 9797 S. 700 E., and Thel's After Glow. New business licenses approved were for Rocky Mountain at 8755 S. 300 W., Richard Snideman carpet cleaning at 1024 S. 1055 E., and Mighty Distributing System at 1428 E. 9200 S. 11 II Castleton's asked the council to re consider the rezoning of property for annexation at 11400 S. 1300 E. for a proposed shopping center. The master plan of this will be studied at an executive meeting of the Fo postage paid s Parr, cities' primary elections for three council seats in each community is over. Six candidates remain in each of the two communities to view for the positions in the November election. West Jordan residents were the only ones to name a woman as a candidate for city council. Mrs Helen Pearson, 2496 W. 7000 S., garnered 224 votes to gain a position on the November ballot. Mrs Barbara Binks, 400 Catalpa St., was the only woman candidate in Midvale, and she was defeated, as was Mrs Linda Gillette, 6887 S. 1520 W., West Jordan. Selected to appear on the ballot in November in West Jordan are Max A. Finlayson. 3179 W. 7550 S.;Jay Dudly Alder, 1370 W. 7125 S.; Sidney Lee Hobb, 6957 S. 1520 W., and Judd L. 7353 S. 3005 W. Leading the candidates in Midvale was incumbent councilman Richard N. Vincent, 405 LaSalle St., with 671 votes. Vincent was followed by Carl R. (Rudy) Snow, 637 Columbia Dr., with 591 votes; George H. Hembury, 74 Lincoln St., with 428 votes; Ray J. Ulibarri. 151 E. Wasatch, with 387 votes; J. Donald Poulsen, 282 Spruce St., with 380 votes; and Bernarr S. Furse, 41 Coolidge St., with 368 votes. Eliminated in the Midvale campaign were Barbara Binks, Joseph B. Cotter, Benjamin Hampton, and Ray S. Lester. Knocked out of contention in West Jordan were Mark D. Hopkins, Jack F. Stout, Robert M. Allen, and Mrs Gillette. Unofficial tabulation of the votes in the two cities follows: Mid vale S " c 2 ffl 2- - 2 I 2 5 -- a s cQUu.lX-- a. 7 29 30 15 7 42 29 38 28 24 57 55 74 27 88 25 20 82 61 63 35 15 23 11 28 21 15 20 T6 6 36 10 24 21 41 53 49 78 44 46 10 57 1 0 53 25 34 60 45 26 20 8 65 4 27 U 30 4530 4532 4534 30 5 21 10 35 14 23 11 22 4 22 23 18 4 16 6 6 5 4536 37 12 60 L2 52 28 284 227 368 118 428 278 380 c - 1 1 14 4502 4504 4506 4520 4522 4524 TOTALS Io "5 v. g 3 32 28 39 75 31 64 43 53 35 50" 28 76 50 32 57 8 51 45 46 26 39 25 72 31 19 23 51 51 102 54 99 591 387 671 8 1 West Jordan i 3240 3402 3404 3412 3414 3416 3420 3422 3424 3426 TOTALS 1 31 iti J i 211 25 82 I I I t I I 2333233 13 21 15 48 35 40 26 37 17 26 61 69 10 8 14 25 12 52 15 101 27 38 9 44 41 13 66 13 28 78 43 70 26 12 6 12 14 69 11 18 30 40 31 47 16 20 10 22 21 67 18 16 32 8 17 52 10 8 21 41 19 6 4 10 19 54 13 33 30 105 29 25 26 39 42 174 40 10 7 20 1 4 3 8 4 17 4 303 179 534 205 230 123 208 224 548 173 council. kj 1 h ii-i- , : h wot storing Modoy P(oc wht Jenkins poi" ' crosbd th truck sid cl tb ino jrtkirts home night when a pickup of th in h of trwck sobered d driver ed The o 24 South Allen. injuries Mr With a light vote in West Jordan and a moderate turnout in Midvale, the two for construction 600 West from 7200 South to 6400 South will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for 45 days while earth is moved from one side of the road to the other as the beginning phase of construction of the aerated lagoons commences at Midvale Sewage Treatment Plant. 9, 1975 Voting light to moderate in Midvale and West Jordan Road to be closed Sandy water study estimates growth Population figures in the Sandy area will increase to an approximate 200,000 by the year 1995, with the Sandy water system serving 84 percent of this estimated number of people, it was Thursday, October hmH1 1 JjSt nr p $ ocode" PoUe est.mo thot domog9 to vehicle ond lh house will be in excess of $10 000. When the truck hit the house Mrs Jenkins wot thrown to the o'fcer de of the kitchen. |