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Show Thursday, April 2, 1981 THE SENTINEL Pog 2 pinion v GfftCs Ours West Jordan to pay more attention to the public hearings on the proposed council districting. Despite the fact last week's few hearing was bothered to show up and comment on the five proposals presented. Continued lack of interest will completely turn the ball over to the council. It should be remembered that when the special election is held this summer, only one plan will be on the ballot. The idea to have each council member from a different area of the city is a good one. Representation in the past has tended to be too loopsided. And while past councils have meant well, West Jordan is a sprawling community with different problems in dif well-advise- d d, h Sound WOO) years. much is very plain to teachers, though: The more success a child has in school, the greater that child's desire grows for gaining even more success. This u) fllNTGOT UOlUlhl'lofm... ferent areas. These problems can best be brought to the attention of the council by the member in that Of course, not every student can be the valedictorian. But every one can have successes in reading, test scores, overcoming problems in understanding mathematics and tough homework completing assignments. area. The loss is great if the entire proposal is turned down at the ballot box simply because residents do not like the districting plan. Likewise, if districts are not drawn with the city's long range goals in mind but rather to meet powerful political special interests, only a few will benefit. The best way for the city council to get an objective "feel" for the best proposal is through citizen comment. The hearing will be continued on April 7. West Jordan residents have both a personal and civic responsibility to show up and be heard. That's where parents come in. It was stated earlier in this essay that success is in the eye of the beholder. If a boy who's been having trouble with algebra comes bursting in the front door with an "A" on a quiz, a lot of things can happen. Dad can nod absently and go back to the sports page. Mom can smile and pass it off with a "that's nice, Larry." An older brother can anyooay couia mate , snort mat an "A" in that kid stuff." , . ; something bugging you? Do you hove o comment to make on a current issue? The Sontlnot wonts to hear from you. CoI ond tell us what you think about anything. Oiol weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. ond 12 noon or I ond 5 p.m. No need to give your name. Off! Dial 255-355- gold in one day. Finding success in school can be a struggle that takes by Barry McWilliams Citzen comment vital citizens would be r Answers building 255-355- 6 6 With the public conserving on lights, gas and water, it seems that the companies see their income being cut in two, consequently the companies feel that they should raise rates in order that their income is not reduced. It really isn't fair to raise rates to customers using the utilities, especially since they have been trying to conserve how can we stop this practice? Since he has been contributing to a political party, this gentleman said, he has been beseiged with other requests. He gets enough literature to keep a 'fire going in his fireplace' he said. He wants reuslts from Pres. Reagan, and wants lowering of taxation now. 'It can be done,' he said, 'and the governor can set the example.' Concerning the nuclear waste being moved from 33rd South to a new site. It would be a lot better to leave waste where it is and determine the area it is in and cover the are with a thick concrete layer and leave it there. It should be left there because it will still be there for many years and someone might built on the site. It was stupid of government to let it happen in the first place. carpenter said three partitions are not bearing partitions and I only need a single top plate. Who is right? that if your interior non bearing they are partitions be capped with a top plate. may However, your father has a good A: It is true auestion (Each week, the West Jordan Building Department will answer some of their most frequently asked questions in this column. The information provided here comes directly from the city and applies only to West Jordan residents. Questions should go to the building department, 5664531. and not the Sentinel offices.) Q: My father is helping me build my house. He said I need a double top plate on all my partitions. My point to consider. Double plates are designed to overlap and tie the partitions together. Section 2S18. UBC. Interiors nonhealing partitions may be capped with a single top plate installed to provide overlapping at corners and at intersections with other partitions and walls. . School To those people, Larry's good matter. And grade was a who been had exploding Larry, with excitement about his success, was not deflated. He had earlier seen that quiz as a success. When the others didn't share his enthusiasm, even he ceased to see it in the same light. and ho-hu-m Homo by Dr. Oaryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association What does the word "success" mean? One of my favorite dicChances are, that experience did tionary definitions for it is "the degree or measure of attaining a not increase in him the natural desired end." hunger for more successes. like the word "beauty," the Parents, brothers and sisters word "success" is an abstraction. who share students' excitement Success, like beauty, is in the eye and progress in school are perforof the beholder. serIn education successes seem to ming an extremely important to that young person. vice come little-by-littl- e, piece-by-piec- e, A and become can prospector highly successful by making a big find of concept-by-concep- t. The world needs more of that kind of sharing. mm aw EW3Y7IK3 INTERCHANGE . . . UPDATE A major step was recently accomplished in our continuing effort to build an interchange on Interstate 15 at 10600 South. We completed the final "Interchange Justification Report" on the proposal and submitted it to the Utah Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The report should soon bring conceptual permission to construct an interchange at this location. The report was required by the Federal agencies before they or would consider the environmental engineering aspects of our proposal. Our next step will be to gain environmental approvals for the project. We have already prepared and submitted to the Utah Department of Transportation a draft version of the "Environmental Assessment Report." Once comments are received on the draft, a final version of the report will be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. The environmental review process will be completed as soon as our documents can satisfy these Federal Highway review agencies. At that time we will begin the engineering design procedures. The preparation of alternate design plans along with accompanying specifications and cost estimates includes a series of public hearings on the various proposals. Eventually we hope to find an acceptable design and begin the construction phase of the interchange. So after only a few more years of effort, we will accomplish our task of providing Sandy at 10600 South. residents with access to SPRING CLEAN-U- Union Pacific R. R. Tracks (150 East) from the North to South boundaries. April 10,1981 Area between Union Pacific R.R. Tracks (150 East) to 700 East from the South to North boundaries. April 16, 1981 Area between 700 East and Norm to South boundaries. 1300 East from April 22, 1981 Area east of 1300 East to the East City boundary from the South to the North boundaries. LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: 1. A maximum of one 10 wheeler dump truck load will be picked up at any one residence. Additional loads will cost $50 each and require the owner's authorization before proceeding. If the City is not given written authorization to take extra amounts, the property owner must remove all remaining trash within ten (10) days. 2. All trash is acceptable except rocks, concrete, or vehicle bodies. FREE DUMP PASSES AVAILABLE LanFree dump passes to the dfill, 7200 W. 10400 S., will be available from April 1, 1981 until May 15, 1981 at City Hall, or the Public Works Complex, 8775 S. 700 W. Trans-Jorda- n JOB OPENINGS Closing Date RECREATION: Specialist (outdoor Prog) April 10, 1981 April (Special Event Party Supervisor, Culture etc.) April 10, 1981 part-tim- e (Sports Supervisor) P SCHEDULE Sandy City's Highway Department will be conducting spring cleanup beginning April 6, 1981. All trash and other items to be picked up must be placed on the curb and gutter by the date indicated for your area to ensure pickup. The crews will canvass the areas thoroughly and will not return once an area has been covered. The following is the schedule: April 6, 1981 Area between the West Citv boundaries to the part-tim- e 10, 1981 WHAT IS PUBLIC WORKS? Public Works is a major department of San- dy City government that goes usually unnoticed, but whose services are used each day by everyone in the City. These services are often taken for granted until something goes wrong. Few people think of the complexity of a large water system when they want a drink of water unless the lap is dry, or of the constant effort nmled to keep our roads passable until TES5T.HT they hit a chuck hole. It is the role of Public Works to prevent such occurences and keep other vital services funcuoning smoothly. The Public Works department consists of nine divisions under the general supervisor of the Public Works DirectorCity Engineer. These divisions are: water, engineering, capital improvements, flood control, parks and cemetery, special services, fleet, highways, solid waste collection. Each division is staffed by trained and competent maintenance and operations personnel. It is these employes upon whom the citizens rely for uninterrupted service. Public Works personnel are on 24 hour call to respond to any situation within their jurisdiction. This includes water line breaks, snow plowing, flood prevention, repairing emergency vehicles and many more. They often work long hours under difficult conditions. Long range planning to anticipate growth and replace worn out components in an orderly fashion is the responsibility of each division head and the department as a whole. We continually investigate new techniques, equipment and products to give the citizens the most cost effective service possible. So what is Public Works? It is a group of trained and dedicated people committed to providing many essential services to the citizens of Sandy twenty four hours a day. It may not always be glamorous, but we think it is important. Interior Lots any fencehedge in the front yard setback area shall be maximum 3 feet if opaque construction or 4 feet if open construction. In other areas height shall not exceed 6 feet Corner Lots Any fencehedge in the front yard setback area shall be maximum 3 feet if opaque construction or 4 feet if open construction. In the side yard setback which fronts on a street, height up to 6 feet shall be allowed beyond 60 feet from the intersection measured from the intersection of extended curb lines. area shall conform to Height within the the requirements of a front yard setback. Height on the rear yard setback and interior side yard setback shall not exceed 6 feet. Pools 6 feet maximum Tennis Courts 12 feet maximum. Please be aware of Neighbor and Safety concerns before installing fencing. Also, check your restrictive covenants for any additional fence restrictions. 60-fo- ot SANDY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PREPARES FOR MISS SANDY PAGEANT At Alta High School on May 9, 1981, 14 contestants will compete for the Miss Sandy Scholarship Pageant. The contestants will be udged on talent, swimsuit competition, evening gown competition, poise and personality. The event will be hosted by Mark VanWagner from KSL and Karen Talbot first runner up to Miss America. The winner of the Miss Sandy Pageant will compete in the Miss Utah for Miss American Pageant. FENCES No Building Permit is required for a new fence, however the following fencing restrictions apply inthe City: CORNER 1 ; INTERIOR LOT LOT |