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Show 0 D B Obituaries R2 B Opinions B Q State Thursday, February 20, 1992 The Daily Herald Planners delay action on 1300 South items Man sounds off against By ROBB HICKEN Herald Staff Writer people's exaggerations I think I know how doctors feel. Everywhere they go people ask them about problems and symptoms. Everywhere I go people mention this I OBJECT column and they lay their frustrations on me. It would be better if they wrote in ... but it's better than having no input. Anyway, this column must be written. ... Said Bill Brothers: "I OBJECT to people who exaggerate. For instance, when you tell them your youngest son just graduated from high school, they tell you their son graduated Magna Cum Laude in earning his master's degree. Lying? No. But pushing the truth? Slightly. "And then there are those who ask, 'How's it feel living in that five story house of yours?' They know it's only three stories, but they have to exaggerate. Can't they tell it like it is? I'm sure they are trying to be funny, but I'm not laughing. "The same goes for TV com- mercials. I'm not saying they are lies or deceptive, but they are exaggerations." Feel better, Bill? Look at it this way, you could add another two stories on your house, and your friends would not be exaggerating. They'd be right on. Rachelle Lilly is quite worked up about a problem we all have suffered. "Where do stores or manufacturers get their stickum tags you know the ones they put on products, be they bottles, plates, toys or what have you? "It's fine to know the price of the items, but did you ever try getting those tags off? It's nigh unto impossible. Steaming, washing, or scrubbing doesn't work. If the Postal Service used the same glue, we wouldn't have so many letters UlSbttrjt 'IT OREM Residents along the 1300 South corridor in Orem argued with the Planning Commission Wednesday that no change be made to the master plan. More than 60 residents responded to a public hearing which was called to discuss changes in the master plan along 1300 South. Public notice called for changes in the plan from regional retail zone to residential. Planning Commission members said they were unaware of concerns expressed by the City Council or the direction they were supposed to go with the proposed amendment. The Commission voted to deny action on the master Frank Seeley I Object returned for postage, when we know we put a stamp on. "Yes, I OBJECT to permanent adhesive price tags placed on items, usually over directions you sorely need! ' ' Now that you've expressed your objection, you're no longer stuck with it. Maybe these manufacturers can tell us where they get this wonderful glue or adhesive. Leland Morrison OREM The Orem City Council wants state legislators to review the proposed funding list and in- clude the UVCC special events center. "It's our belief that the citizens of this community have spoken," Mayor Stella Welsh said this week, referring to the county-wid- e special bond election that passed last year in support of the Utah Valley Community College center. Welsh said the bond is in place plan along 1300 South until concrete concerns are brought from the City Council. A letter stating the commission's concerns over how this item came about was to be sent to the Council. Chairman Paul Washburn said no directives from staff on the proposal had been recieved. Commissioner Richard Rife said he was perplexed why the item was being brought up. "If someone doesn't like it why don't we get a recommendation as to where we could amend it," he said. The residents designated three key speakers who addressed the major concerns of the neighborhood being affected by any proposed changes. about something that has upset him for quite some time. "I OBJECT to grown men, not in, or no longer in, the military service, strutting around in uniforms. I mean the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Mormon Battalion and similar organizations. ' 'Why must they get into military garb? Couldn't they do their good works without dressing up for the occasion? "I spent many years in the service, but I don't have to play soldier now that I'm over the hill. I wouldn't feel so bad if these persons wouldn't look down their noses at those of us who aren't in uniform. " Well, Leland, you have sounded off. Perhaps a few of the organizations you mentioned would like to answer your charge. I think you may have annoyed them to the point of having their blood pressure go up. OK, gang, it's your turn to sound off with an I OBJECT letter or post card to this newspaper. - The leading HEBER CITY critic of the Jordaneile Dam site has written a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources rejecting the panel that conducted the Senate field hearing in Heber City Feb. 1 , and has requested a new hearing. "We do not believe there was balance of fairness at the hearing. We are, in fact, outraged at consequent misinformationmisre1 presentation, even since the personal testimonial portion of the - Pleas.PLEASANT GROVE officials are ant Grove city taking advantage of low interest rates by refinancing water revenue bonds, and purchasing additional city property and buildings. City finance director Kay Driggs said Tuesday that by refinancing three water revenue bonds, the city will save approximately $160,000. The three bonds from 1983 and 1989 had rates from 6.75 percent to 7.35 percent. The new rates are 4.6 percent to 6.7 percent and will not only save money but will shorten the payback obligation by four years. The City Council approved the purchase of a new city shop complex on eight acres of ground at 0 700 South 300 West. The new is foot needed complex square to adequately house city equipment. The street, water, sewer and parks departments will all share 24,-00- "Someone in the city has written these things and has stirred up a lot of concern in our area," he said. "We didn't stir this thing up. We don't know who did bring this up; we're just here to respond." City Council's responsibilty. Commissioner Berdean Jarman said there had been too much work put into the master plan to make a quick recommendation. - The team not only placed first in the state, they were 46th out of 647 teams that competed nationally. Colleen Densley, a teacher and academic coach at the school, said the program is geared so students cannot practice the computer program ahead of time. A password is given to the school just before the contest begins, allowing students to enter the program and begin the competition. The computer automatically The center is at the bottom of scores the answers as the test other funding priority lists, which progresses. The clock begins as concerned the council. the students quickly read through Councilman Jim Evans said use the question and decide which of of the bond money would maxim- the multiple choice answers are ize the dollars that could be put into correct. The quicker the answer the more bonus points the team the center. 1 "They ought to think long and receives. There are a total of ,000 all the if earns team hard before they toss this away," points possible the bonus points. The Canyon he said. the new complex. The purchase price will be $496,000, and will be financed by the creation of a municipal building authority. The municipal building authority will have the power to sell bonds without the process of bond election. Driggs said the building authority is a unique way to fund the purchase of the new shop complex and other city projects. "For the shop purchase, Zions Bank has committed to purchase the bond at present low rates," said Driggs. main intact. said it was beyond the Commission's ability to bring the master plan up for change, that it was the PROVO Ten Canyon Crest sixth Elementary graders recently pitted their brains against the clock and became state winners in the 6th Elementary Knowledge Master Open. This is the third year the school has entered the grueling academic contest. The team, using its knowledge of geography, art, literature and 1 1 other areas, raced through a computer program of 100 questions. Speed and accuracy were the key and Canyon Crest did well in both areas. It took the team about an hour and a half to answer 100 questions, 95 correct. Only 10 of those were second tries. , Hansen asked. He refered to statements by the Utah congressional delegation, which conducted the hearing, with the exception of Rep. BillOrton. "The new congressional panel must include members without previous involvement, prejudices or commitments," Hansen's letter continued. He criticized events leading up to the hearing, like difficult getting travel expenses for expert critics from out of town, problems getting the rules of procedure and the report on the recent U.S. Geological water study, and ,.,.i',v A-i- M ihiiiimim cil declared the week of May "2TiiTirr ' -- ill- '.i'" as Week. will The Clean city Up City place dumpsters in neighborhoods, and provide a free pass to the landfill in a city newsletter. 2-- 9 .. ... " J. Krohn Canyon Crest Elementary sixth graders recently won the state 6th Elementary Knowledge Master Open. Team captain Casey Bacon runs the computer during a recent practice system, while his teammates shout or point out the answers. They include Miriam Allred, Tom Hiatt, Rachel Hicks, Andy Holdaway, James Jackson, Maile Kohler, Jeff Larkin, Maclain Nelson and Kendall Newell. Crest team earned 799, 100 points more than last year. Team captain Casey Bacon ran the computer while his teammates shouted or pointed out the answers. They included Miriam Allred, Tom Hiatt, Rachel Hicks, Andy Holdaway, James Jackson, Maile Kohler, Jeff Larkin, Maclain Nelson and Kendall Newell. Densley said the team had a diverse mixture of talent, which they hoped included students with expertise in every question area. not being able to find out exactly who would be on the panels defending the site safety until the morning of the hearing. Hansen criticized the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's stance that no matter what geological or other problems may be present at the dam site, "they simply design for the situation. There have thusly been ongoing attempts to divert from this extremely complex geologiceconomic setting to the ' design and construct mode. ' In the letter, Hansen offered to provide Bureau maps, drill logs, and other documents. After the test is run and the results called into Knowledge Bowl headquarters, the school receives a second password which allows them to return to the program and use it again to practice for the next round which is scheduled for March. Figuring a batting average, knowing which states have panhandles or names of Italian artists are just some of the skills the students had to have to win. Current events also appear on the test. By CHRISTI CONOVER Herald Staff Writer - "They've got to be up on what's going on, " Densley said. The computer praises the students as they answer the questions correctly. "Fat City," "Cool," it has 100 ways to say "good job." That is basically all the reward they get too. "You don't win anything besides the joy of winning," Densley said. Of course, that inner feeling of satisfaction of a job well done is the most important thing, she said. Vandals hit local schools Springville and Spanish Fork police departments are investigating the vandalism and theft at junior and intermediate schools in each city following incidents Tuesday and Wednesday. Springville Asst. Chief Oliver Nielsen said burglars broke windows to gain entry at the junior high and intermediate schools between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Tuesday. Windows to offices were also broken and desks were searched for valuables. Also at the Springville schools, vending machines were damaged in an attempt to steal food items and a small amount of cash. Total damage was set at $200, said Nielsen. turn off diagonal into Plum Tree PROVO A left hand turn lane The Council also discussed a from University Parkway into the liproposal to form a county-wid- e Plum Tree Shopping Center will brary service. The proposal would be constructed this spring, said a incorporate libraries in American Utah of TransportaDepartment Fork, Pleasant Grove, Springville, tion employee. Spanish Fork and Lehi into a service. The goal would be ide Preliminary work has already to provide better service to existing begun at the site, said Carl Craner, patrons, and offer service to resi- maintenance engineer for District The existing city shops and dents who do not now live in a city 6 of UDOT. The new lane will Lumber Industries building on 200 offering library service. A county allow eastbound traffic on the South has been declared surplus tax would support the new library parkway to turn left into the shopproperty and will be sold. The City proposal. ping plaza's existing southwest enCouncil approved a selling price of trance. The average library cost in Utah $490,000. This will allow traffic to access According to Driggs the old is $15.70, per person. However residents are Grove Pleasant the was too and only shopping center without travelsmall, shop complex would have required a significant paying $7.70 per person for their ing through the stoplight at 2230 N. University Parkway. investment to make the old shop library service. The county proposal estimates from $10 to $20 for building adequate. "It will really stop the slow In other city business, the Coun library costs. county-w- . Herald PhotoPatrick UDOT planning left Pleasant Grove refinancing various items By JOHN BEST Herald Correspondent 1 1 Jack Jones entered a signed petition with neighbors' signatures. "Why not just let it sit as it is, and then in three or four years if there are some concerns then it can be reviewed," he said. Beverly Jacobs asked who put the item on the agenda. She said she had contacted several City Council members and none took responsiblity for it. Commissioner Les Campbell By KAYLENE NELSEN Herald Senior Reporter and the lack of funding on the part of the state may jeopardize the center's construction. hearing. We respectfully submit that more time for factual review before a new congressional panel should be in order," geologist Leon Hansen wrote in a Feb. 15 letter. The letter is sent to J. Bennett Johnston, the Senate committee chairman, Sen. Bill Bradley, chairman of the Subcommittee on Water and Power, and Tom Jensen, counsel for the committee. "How can a panel provide balance or fairness in a hearing process when all but one have repeatedly committed to one position in a given confrontation?" four-pag- Sixth graders also finish high in U.S. Leading critic wants new Jordaneile hearing By SONNI SCHWINN Herald Correspondent e letDick Luke read a ter detailing what the Commission and Council had done in the previous years to get the regional retail zone into place. "We are not just ' houses' or '35 houses,' we are several hundred friends and relatives of these houses and we are not your enemies nor enemies of the taxpayers of Orem," he said. Bud Patten read a petition signed by residents in the neighborhood that requested the master plan re- Canyon Crest team wins state competition writes Orem touts events center ' B5-- B. down of people at that intersection," Craner said. Major construction is not anticipated to begin until the middle of March and resurfacing will not start until April. Craner said he hopes the project will be completed by June 15. Cost of the project will be between $20,000 and $40,000; the project will be funded by the state, he said. Although the project will interrupt traffic somewhat, the overall effect should be minimal. The Federal Highway Administration had to give its approval for the new turn lane, Craner said. That approval has been obtained. Design work for the turn lane was done by UDOT and Provo city engineers. In Spanish Fork, police are investigating suspects in connection with the vandalism and breaking of a glass door at the intermediate school. Chief Dee Rosenbaum said it's yet to be determined if anything was taken late Wednesday or early today from the school, so the incident is currently being ruled as criminal mischief. Rosenbaum said an officer observed and identified individuals in the vicinity of the school and they were being questioned today by both Springville and Spanish Fork police. Nielsen said suspects are being interviewed by both departments and arrests may be made by the weekend. Nielsen said there's little doubt at least the Springville burglaries are related, judging from evidence collected. MISSING PLANE - Provo Police are investigating the report of a plane stolen from the Provo Airport. Lt. Craig Geslison said the white Piper Comanche, which has red and black stripes, was taken sometime between Sunday and Wednesday. "The plane's been reported stolen but Provo Police are doing a further investigation due to the suspicious nature of the incident," said Geslison. Owner Mark Sheranian called police Wednesday asking for help in locating the plane, which is valued at $60,000, said Geslison. Officials at the airport would not comment to The Daily Herald on the circumstances surrounding the missing plane. LEWDNESS Orem Detective Gerald Nielsen said a man exposed himself to two junior high school-age- d girls just before 8 a.m. Wednesday in the area of 900 S. 150 West, Orem. - |