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Show s -- it Jordan IMIra Sentinel .?'' .,8r,umiw rv PubSsW weekly at r i' wat!sa!ngTiieMidwleSentnelusp$347940) 12S W. Cart $1, Salt SnbscriptiM rate for Jordan School District, district superintendent, Raymond Whittenburg. It will raise $8 according No immediate information as to cause and cost of the fire was available as the Sentinel went to press. to the million of an estimated $22 million needed to construct four schools and it will help qualify Jordan District for $5 million in State Critical Building Aid this year. "If the bond doesn't pass, the quality of education decreases," he said. Two requirements must be met for Jordan School District to receive critical building aid. It an is open having Sandy City house at Flat Iron Mesa park cm must be bonded for 95 percent of 13 xk percent of its assessed valuation July 10. The festivities will begin at 7 a.m. with a track meet. At 9 and it must raise its capital outlay a.m. there will be a skydiver to mill levy by .07 this year. Passing entertain those attending and the the bond issue will satisfy the first the Dee's clown will be on hand to requirement. Meeting will Jordan , the requirements qualify greet guests.,' District for critical building aid for three more years. The money must At 9:30 there will be an game; 10:30 soccer, and tennis all be used to build schools, Dr. Whit-day. A dunking machine will provide some fun as well as a pie Filings for eating contest at 7 p.m. Park slates open house Midvale drawing now development - Despite high interest rates and the recession, new development is still being enticed into Midvale City, particularly along and adjacent to 7200 South between State St. and 700 West. A acre parcel of ground near the northwest corner of 7200 South and State St. is now in the process of being annexed into the city. The property will four-and-a-h- According to city planner Jack Willis of Community Development Associates, much of the new building is being attracted by the Midvale Finance Agency, which allows private developers to float industrial revenue bonds. all-st- Industrial revenue bonds have lower interest rates than regular loans, but persons buying them do accommodate a major Stokes not have to pay taxes on the Brothers Electronics ' office, interest they make. The developer building and retail outlet along is solely responsible to pay off the with a four to five story office bond, not the city or its citizens. building that will be built by the There is, stated Willis, one other Utah State Retirement Board. . Novt rinnr tn the I jOtintn tnn a very important draw. M "The city has taken a position" new motd will also be constructed and two other motel chains have that if someone is willing to bring a expressed an interest in locating in quality development into Midvale the 7200 South area. Another the city will work to move things developer has proposed building a along as rapidly as possible," new industrial park just north of explained Willis. "In one case we were able to handle the the Salt Lake County Shops. At 7200 South and State St. the inducement resolution for the IRB, State Division of Social Services the annexation plat, and the will soon begin construction of new preliminary plan all in one night. offices on the Leon Petersen That talks to developers." property. About 150 people will A proposal that the East Midvale be employed there. Plans for the development of the and Union areas annex into Valley Materials property west of Midvale is still very much on the 700 West and north of 7800 South city's mind, said Willis. At are in the beginning stages and present, two annexation petitions interest is still being shown in the are being circulated in those areas. old U.V. floatation mill property. In. Thursday. Juiyi.i982 postage paM at Midvale. Utah. Second-clas- s tt per year m Jordan School District Tnis issoe two sections. Bonds fill requiremenment for state school building aid Passing the $8 million bond issue on July 13 will serve two purposes Fire early Wednesday morning destroyed warehouse and storage areas at the Eckman-Midgle- y Construction Co. yards at 7644 S. State. Lake Canty, Utah by Midvale Sentinel. ar due school board seats Ray Johnson, chairman, said that there will be fun for everyone and invites the public to attend. . V - Hospital begins omorgoncy j, sorvico 24-ho- ur Alta View Hospital, 9660 S. 1300 service in E., will begin on July 5, section their emergency 12:01a.m. r , 24-ho- "We are striving to provide better service to the public," said Walter Shanks, director of public relations. At the Sentinel's press time it appears the only one Jordan School District School Board Precinct ..will have a, primary m election this fair-- - Four candidates have filed in Precinct ; Three, the northeast portion of the school district. Those have filed up to Tuesday are Gary B. Ferguson, incumbent Mark L. Wahlquist, Don Carpenter, and Jerry L. Graham. who In precinct one Mrs Ma urine incumbent board Jensen, will be member, opposed by James Peacock. In precinct two incumbent board member Mrs Lois Hirschi is so far unopposed. Formerly emergency service was provided only until 11:30 p.m. Candidates have until late afternoon Wednesday June 30 to ' file. tenburg said. The increase in the capital outlay mill levy amounts to about an increase of 70 cents in taxes for the owner of a $50,000 home. Dr. Whittenburg said the district mmmmmmmmmmmzmmmmmm Two public meetings are scheduled to review the bond proposal. The public is invited to attend either Wednesday, June 30, at Bingham High, 2160 W. 10400 S., South Jordan, or Thursday, July 1, at Eastmont Middle School 10100 S. 1300 E., Sandy. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. A question and answer session will be provided at each meeting. can pay for the bond without raising taxes." The $11.5 million revenue from the current capital outlay mill levy is sufficient to service the district's existing debt and also pay for the bond," he said. Jordan District now pays $8-- million a year on its $99 million debt. The debt is scheduled to be retired by 9 January 1994. Even with State Critical Building Aid, Jordan School District will have difficulty meeting the housing needs of its student population. In terms of the number of students, Jordan is the fastest growing school district in the state. Kindergarten classes average twice the number of students of graduating classes and the trend is expected to continue for at least 12 years. Dr. Whittenburg doesn't see raising taxes as the answer. "The people of the district have given a clear message not to raise taxes. Traditionally, solved with been have problems to explore Now time it is money. other options," he said. These options include bussing, d sessions and one no is classes. "There choice," he said. Bussing might be acceptable to one part of the extended-da- y year-roun- district but not to another. "Bussing is a short term solution. After a decade, bussing is more expensive than building schools because of the escalating prices of busses, gasoline and maintenance Midvalo polico costs." "Jordan will meet the needs of arrost juvonilo in burglary caso its students, but much depends on how skillfully the Jordan School Board communicates' with the Midvale police officers have arrested a 17 year old Midvale male and referred him to juvenile court on burglary charges. According to reports, the youth was arrested while attempting to enter a home on the 550 BloiJc of Monroe St. at midnight on June 27. The police allege the suspect had broken into the garage of the residence, removed a knife, and then used it in trying to gain entrance to the home, which was ' occupied by a 68 year old woman. The arresting officers were community. Some interesting experiences lie ahead for education in the Jordan District," he said. No bookmobile on July 13 Bookmobile stops will not be made on Saturday, July 3. The involved stops are Crescent, 250 E. 10600 S.; Greenfield Farms, 40 W. 13000 S.; Safeway, 1300 E. 10600 S.; Sunrise, 1520 E. 11250 S.; and Storm Mountain, 780 E. 11250 S. The bookmobile will resume its regular schedule on Saturday, July 10. named as corporeals Tony Mason For further information, call the and Guy Yoshikawa. Salt Lake County Library System. Fourth of July schedules in three communities 2 8:00 a.m. Dee's Firecracker Open, Mountain View Golf Course 12:00 noon Carnival opens 6:00 p.m. Horse parade R:00 p.m. Family night rodeo 10:00 Mountain Ash Western Dance Fireworks Rodeo Following FRIDAY, JULY FRIDAY 6:30 p.m.: Low level flight by the National Guard to open the . parade. p.m.: Parade, beginning at 1830 W. 13200 S., down Redwood Road and ending in front of the park. 7- - 10 p.m.: Refreshment stands open In the park. 8- - 9 p.m.: Musical, "Movin' West." Live band, music by the Post Office Band. Dusk: Fireworks. 6:30-7:4- 5 -- ht p.m.-midnig- SATURDAY the American Legion in the Park. a.m.: Registration for the Country Mile 10k race in the 5:45 a.m.: Flag raising by 6-- 7 park. ' a.rrt.: Breakfast by the American Legion in the park. 7:30 a.m.: Country Mile 10k race. 9:30 a.m.: Awards presentations for race. 10- -noon: Youth sports for children up to 12 years: 1 1 a.m.-- 3 p.m.: Kids pictures taken with Darth Vader. p.m.: Cake walk. 2 p.m.: Marshmallow drop In the park. , 1 p.m. through afternoon: Bands in concert In the park. chug-a-lu2:30 p.m.: Contests - watermelon and pie eating, p.m.: Registration for Junior Rodeo. 5:30 p.m.: Junior Rodeo In the arena area, for contestants 1-- 2 3-- 4 .: . . p.m.: Awards presentation for the queen, beard growing, essays, honored citizens, horseshoes. 9 p.m.: Musical, "Movin' West." 9- -dusk: Live music by the Post Office Band. Dusk: Grand fireworks. Saturday Horseshoe Competition (registration 30 minutes prior to each contest( (local 1b a.rn.: Ladies, all ages and junior boys, ages competition only). 11:30 a.m.: Men, ages 18 and up (local competition only). 2 p.m.: Utah State Horseshoe Pitchers, classes D, E, F. 5 p.m.: Utah State Horseshoe Pitchers, classes A, B, C. 7-- 8 8-- 14-1- 7 e 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - Children's Parade starts South 700 East (Old Sandy) School. No age limit. "Free" 17-rid- each entrant 9:00 a.m. Children's parade 10:00 a.m. - Carnival opens p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Park events. 3 -- 1.-0-0 Free fun and entertain- ment 8:00 p.m. Rodeo 10:00 p.m. to midnight "Sonic Ventures" Freedom Dance, Main Park Tennis Courts following rodeo Following Rodeo Fireworks at 5th Ward Chapel, 500 to Mt. Jordan Middle snowcone coupon for FRIDAY, JULY 2 9:30 a.m. - Derby Day 1st Annual Beehive State Soap Box Derby Finals. Featuring 34 qualified racers, 2 divisions, double elimination. 1 1000 South 1300 East. All Day 10:00 a.m. carinval Mt. Jordan School 6:00 p.m. Western BBQ-MJordan School 6:00 p.m. Talent Show finals, Bluegrass Concert, Awards presentation Mt. Jordan Middle School SATURDAY, JULY 3 6:00 a.m. Flag raising Sandy City Hall (100 North 800 East, Old Sandy) 6:30 a.m. - Seventies Breakfast 9331 South 400 East, outside at the LDS Stake Center, across from Mt. Jordan 17-ri- SATURDAY JULY de t. School. e 8:00 a.m. Booths, concessions open plus carnival all at Mt. Jordan School 8:30 a.m. Sandkicker race (5.2 miles) Register at Sandy Fire Dept., Station No. 1 or Sandy City Hall 9:00 a.m. Fourth of July Parade "Dreams of a Nation" starts on Poppy Lane, 945 East 9500 South to Mt. 17-rid- g. ': SANDY THURSDAY, JULY 1 carnival Mt. Jordan School WEST JORDAN RIVERTON TOWN DAYS MONDAY, JULY 5 6:30 a.m. Flag raising ceremony, West Jordan Park 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Chuckwagon breakfast, N.W. corner of Redwood Rd. and 7800 South. 8:00 a.m. 10,000 meter run, Main Park area 9:00 a.m. Carnival opens 10:00 a.m. Freedom parade 1:30 p.m. Ping Pong Drop 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park events. Free fun and entertain-- " V ';vf ment 8:00 p.m. Rodeo, championship finals -- -- Following rodeo Fantastic fireworks 10:00 p.m. to midnight - "Sonic Main Park Tennis Courts Ventures" Freedom Dance, Jordan School. "Free" refreshment coupon for each entry in Sandkicker Race & Parade. a.m. Dunking machine 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sandy P.D. auction, found, unclaimed and recovered items. Noon to 5 p.m. "Concert in the Park" at Mt. Jordan School 2:00 p.m. Skydivers and Sandy Firemen's Water Fight 8:00 p.m. 6th Annual National Utah Cloggers Festival, plus all winners from Talent Quest will perform at Mt. Jordan School. 10:00 p.m. Fireworks Mt. 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