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Show Ml-- j K. houlvi O t?:: ! n 3d KUr- Lid - HWJ, i.H'3 50 Cents Tuesday, November 24, 1992 Volume 93 -- No. 50 Financing is concern UHSAA Public gives views on sports complex By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor CASTLE DALE mil- the project. County Commissioner Mark Justice introduced the project to those present. He said that the countys Recreation Special Service District, of which he is a member of the board, decided to hold the meeting to give the public information about the proposal while also getting input from the public. Justice said that the idea of constructing a recreational facility in the county has been kicked around for a couple of years. A year ago the county organized the special service district for recreation and appointed a board, which includes representatives from each of the countys communities as well as several members. In introducing the project, Mr. Justice said that the board first identified those types of recreational facilities needed in the county, prioritized that list and will later look at creative ways of funding the projects. The only topic so far has been what is needed, Mr. Justice said. The board has set the recreational facility as the No. 1 priorty with an indoor rodeo arena as the No. 2 priorty. A bowling alley and an addition to the Millsite Golf Course at-lar- ge were also given high priorities. Mr. at the meeting that the recreation district is not a entity although he tax-levyi- A $4 lion county recreational facility got mixed reviews at a public hearing last week at the Emery County Courthouse. About 50 local residents attended the Nov.19 hearing while several of those present offered their views on Mr. finally settles on new package Justice assured those said approval by voters could give the district taxing CASTLE DAL- E- What was done, redone, undone and then done again appears to be done for the final time. Last week the Utah High School Activities Association approved a new high school breakdown which will go into effect for the e multi-purpos- with gym Emery High School will see no change in the region alignment, but the local high school will be part of a new 3A alignment which includes just 11 schools. In region alignment, Emery will go from Region 7 to Region 10, but the teams will remain the same: Emery, Carbon, Uintah, Union, Wasatch and Showing Emery County residents where the sea- ting capacity of about 2,000, mens and womens locker-rooman administration and reception area, an aerobics ll room, weight room, four a courts, daycare room, e room kitchen, and jogging track He called proposed recreation facility will be located is architect Gary Acord who was on hand at a public hearing last week. Photo by Larry Davis s, rack-etba- multi-purpos- simple but the design, useful. In speaking about the gymnasium, Mr. Acord said the design is such that it can be used for several athletic events. It has one main basketball floor or two smaller practice floors, three practice volleyball courts or one main court) retractable bleachers, and an elevated jogging track t - - k' f ; - ' 4 f J In all, the facility is 55,200 well as help with programs in square feet with a price tag, area schools. Much of the concern yoiped including contingencies,' of $4,171,794, or $75 per square by the public involved the foot. In looking at the layout, Mr. Acord admitted that the parking designed for the facility may be inadequate and may require parking in the Emery High parking lots. Also, he said that the site may be a bit small for the size of facility planned. However, he said that the various aspects of the facility should meet the recreational needs of the county as H swimming pool. One question asked was regarding the future of the present Castle Dale City Pool should a new pool be built. Castle Dale City Councilman Ross Hunting-ton- , who is also a member of the recreation board, said that the city pool is in need of ceiling and ventilation renovation which would cost several thousand dollars. Also, he noted that last year was a good year for the pool, but it still lost $11,000. Although not speaking for the entire city council, Mr. Huntington said that he would support closure of the Castle Dale pool if a new pool were to be build at part of the recreational complex. Another matter discussed was the size of the proposed pool. Mr. Acord noted that the design does not call for a regulation size pool as far as competition is concerned. He added that if such a pool were included in the facility, it (Continued on Page 7) ; lM $5 A drive into Emery Coun- r UVr', thing nearly everyone enjoys. Now, thanks to the efforts of the Emery County Historical the Utah State Historical Society, the Boys Scouts of America, the Bureau of Land Management and the Emery County Road Department, that trip is sure to be even more enjoyable. A series of informational signs have been added at geological locations along the road east of Castle Dale. A total of 15 signs are included along the route with the last sign some 24 miles into the desert. This Saturday, the Emery County Historical Society is sponsoring a geologic history tour into the deseret for the purpose of showing off the new signs. Steven Williams will be conducting the tour which begins at the Castle Dale City Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, . - At Society, jf. "r-- - 28. 8A) Project Emery Claus begins Magic is the only word to describe what is happening in Emery County as Project Emery Claus gets underway. Donations from businesses and individuals are coming in. Volunteers are setting up the Christmas Store at the old Social Services Office courtesy of Gary Applegate and Hartford Leasing Corporation. Families needing assistance for Christmas can fill out an application at Human Services and will be allowed to shop for FREE at the Project Emery Claus Christmas Store which will be open on Dec. 10. UMWA Local 2176 from Cottonwood Mine has joined with the San Rafael Chapter of the American Bikers Aim To Educate (ABATE), the Technology Student Association (TSA), Silent Partner, a dance band and Jacks Place in Ferron to sponsor two benefits for Project Emery Claus. The week before Christmas during the battle of the classes at Emery High School, Mat Fielding and the studentbody officers will conduct a food and toy drive. Cleveland Elementary is sponsoring a Friendship Train which will be filled with toys, food and clothing. Ferron Elementary This geologic marker on the San Rafael Swell is one of 1 5 which was recently placed along the road to give travelers information about the desert. The Emery County Historical Society, along Dixie Swasey, president of the Emery County Historical said that the signs have been up for about two weeks, but the project itself took about 10 years of work. Society, Initially, Owen McClenahan, Participants are of Castle Dale began the proasked to bring drink and food ject, and the Historical Society for the day and to be prepared joined in some time later. The for some rough travel. project got its first big finan Nov. Lehi. However, the new 3A alignment will include just five additional teams: Park City, Richfield, Delta, Hurricane and North Sanpete. Although the 3A school (Continued on Page Progress editor tys San Rafael Swell is some- school year. 1993-9- 4 meeting. Mr. Acord presented a design at the meeting last week. He indicated that he designed a 50,000 square foot facility to be located on school property south of Emery High School and adjacent to Spartan Center Street. His design includes a swimming pool, ,n By LARRY W. DAVIS By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor brainstorming previous Signs added to San Rafael pow- ers. He said that the district is looking toward using existing county funds as well as Community Impact Board grants andor loans to fund the proposed recreational facility. We need to improve our quality of life and enhance economic development, Mr. Justice said in citing reasons for building the facility. Architect Gary Acord of Design West of Salt Lake City was hired by the county to design a facilty which would best meet the needs of the county. He received input at a cial break when it received grants from the BLM and the Utah Historical Society. Mrs. Swasey said that when funding was in place, the local organization began preparing the signs which were made by Bob Orullian of Ferron. Placement of the signs became an Eagle Scout project. This is something that will several other organizations and individuals, sponsored the placement of the signs. A tour this Saturday will include a stop at each of the markers. Photo by Larry Davis with really benefit the county and the tourists that come through here, Mrs. Swasey said. In addition to the signs, the Historical Society has also printed brochures to go along with the informational signs. The best place in the world to take a geology trip and to enjoy the scenery is in the San Rafael Swell," the brochure indicates. Road signs give the name of the geological formations. The signs begin just over on the two miles from SR-1- 0 Ferron Buckhom Road with Sandstone. Further on is the Tununk Shale sign. Other signs include Dakota Sandstone, Cedar Mountain Forma- (Continued on Page 7) and Canyon View Junior High are also planning special events. Its time to get on the band wagon and do your part, said a sponsor. Sponsors for fami- lies and individuals are needed. If your business has not been contacted please call a Local 2176 member who will pick up your donation. Individuals can put magic in someones Christmas by buying an extra toy or a turkey. Lets make this a truly magical Christmas for every child, encouraged a local sponsor. Call 381-516- 9. |