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Show Volume Eighty-Tw- Cost Tooele, Utah, Friday, April 2S, 197S o Numlxr Forty Fight Twenty Cents Merchants Propose Face-LiOf Downtown Shopping Area ft 4 h A proxxal to change the make- up of downtown Tooele has been presented to the city council bv the Cham-Ix-- r Merof Commerce and the Tixx-lchants Association. inevitable that neighborhood lx built as Tooeles population increases," spokesman Pong Christensen told the city counIt is shopping centers will 1 cil. . I I 1 Vi&a L U IOlt 11 F. I). J. REX KIRK, JR. It y Two More Throw Hats Into Candidacy Circle ified candidate for J. REX Kirk his candidacy for Commissioner, on Assessor F. Peris announced that he will seek for tins post in election. Porter has leen the County Assessor for the past seven years and has taken an active role in both civic and church organizations. He currently serves as the President of the I'tah Assessors Assix. and recently was electof the I'tah Chapter ed of the International Assix'. of Assess- e fiait-traff- this office." Jr., has announced r the County the Dcmixratic ticfour-yea- ket. Kirk has Veil active in the Democratic Party for 20 years, and served as Chairman of District 11 and as a delegate to several county conventions. Currently an assixiate of Realty World - Carriage House, Kirk has been a businessman in Tooele all of his life. At the present time, he is of Western I'nited Mines and is a member of the board of directors of Ibko Bell Mining and Oil Co., Vernal, ing Officers. PORTER II VS served as the assessor representative on the hoard of directors and also as treasurer for the I WO. and has heen honored as the Outstanding County Assessor in 1975 and the 1976 Outstanding Member of the organization in 197b. He is a former Chief of the Tooele Volunteer Fire Pept. and a former director of the Tixxle Bit and Spur Club. "I have enjoyed serving the people of Tooele County, Porter said, And I that my seven years service in this office, makes me the best qual I'tah. HE II VS SERV ED as a member of the Tixxle Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, is a Past President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and is a member of the Elks Ixlge. I feel that my past business experience, mv enthusiasm to work with others, and my knowledge of civic affairs, qualifies me to serve in this position," e AND IF the Downtown .Main Street area remains with its current problems unchanged, it will eventually become a slum, he added. Because parking has !een structurdowntown stores, there is ed fixit traffic Main on no Street, Christensen said. The downtown Tooele area is not a limitviable shopping center ed on Main Street results downtown in little or no multiple-stor- e Christento shopping trips, according sen. - Kirk said. TO IIEU alleviate this problem, Christensen proxses that Vine Street lie made a one wav street between Garden Street and 50 West with angle larking on both sides of the street. He also said it would lie necessary to remove the railroad tracks which are owned by Tooele Valley Railroad, a subsidiary of the Anaconda Company. Christensen said the city should pursufficient chase or cnndeinn-purcha.s- e buildings on the north side of Vine Street lietween Garden Street and 50 West. IF THESE buildings were remov- ed, people could park their cars on Vine Street and have easy access to the rear entrances of stores, without having to walk through narrow, dirty alleys," Christensen said. Christensen also proposed that the city apply to the state for angle parking on Main Street, but the council felt it is very unlikely the state would favor that. Study Refutes Damage Claims On Bonneville Salt Flats A comprehensive hydrological of the Bonneville derstanding concerning the effect of our operations on the racetrack. Our own geologists have always believed that weather conditions were largely any changes in the track's surface and not our fertilizer operations. We felt the only wav to settle the controversy was to hire the best independent expert available, Clow explained. There is little question that study bv an consulting firm using such techniques as computer modeling and satellite photography reports no permanent change has taken place in the area of the salt crust north of Interstate Highway 80 for the last 51 years. Commissioned bv Kaiser Chemicals, which produces potash at a site near Wendover, the study refutes frequently heard allegations that the flats arc eaten avvav with the mvsterious disappearance of thousands of tons of salt annually. THERE IS no question that theres considerable movement and change in the position of the salt crust from month to month and year to year," said Dr. Jan Turk, the Texas hydrologist geologist who directed the new studv. But this shifting is primarily the result of changing weather conditions, he said. Salt IHats Dr. Jan Turk has those kind of credentials. In addition to being the head of a respected geological consulting firm Ix-in- The conclusions of the new study, conducted by the Austin firm of Turk, Kehl and Associates (TKA), vary in many respects from those of the Lines Report prepared last year for the US Geological Survey. The Lines Report cited climatic conditions, construction of Interstate Highway 80 and potash production as the main reasons for any deterioration of the salt crust. IT CONCLUDED that potash production was drawing salt laden brines and away from the area underneath around the Bonneville racetrack. This was widely interpreted by auto racing enthusiasts to mean that industry was primarily responsible for deterioration of the track. In contrast, data in the new TKA study reveals that most of the brine used in Kaiser Chemicals operations north of the Interstate comes from the immediate area of its collection ditches. That conclusion confirms findi, ings from an earlier study by M. P. a member of the geology department at the University of Utah. Franklv, we werent surprised to learn that the TKA report substantiates that our operations dont influence the condition of the racing surface, says Byron B. Clowl, Kaiser Chemicals general manager, manufacturing. WE RETAINED Dr. Turk in an attempt to clear up some of the misun and a faculty member at the largest department of geology in the country (the University of Texas), he is a rec- ognized expert on the hydrology of the Bonneville Salt Flats and has been researching the subject for nearly a decade, Clow added. Clow said data collected by Turk and Lines was consistent, despite the Acdifferences in their conclusions. tually, Turk used data he collected independently as well as Lines data, explained Clow. THE DIFFERENCE in the reports lies in the type and quantity of the information they employ. Lines was forced to make some assumptions due to a lack of certain data, and Dr. Turk was able to collect the information needed to fill those gaps and complete the analysis," he said. Dr. Turk explained that TKA ap- proached the study using three different techniques or tracks. In addition to chemical analysis and measurements of samples gathered from observation wells (the basis of the Lines Report), Turk and his associates utilized aerial and satellite photography and constructed a computer model of the area to complete their study. Although each track had its limitations, said Turk, the results of all three converge on the same conclusion - salt cnist disruption, detectable brine drawdown dilution, and significant caused by brine production are all confined to an area within about one mile of tbe brine production ditches. CLOW SAID the full TKA study has been provided to USGS officials with the suggestion that technical representatives of the company, its consultants, and the agencies get together in a constructive attempt to resolve some of the differences in the two reports conclusions. The first of these meetings -- held here today. Among the more significant findings of the TKA study is evidence that the const met ion of the roadbed for Interstate 80 provides a partial barrier to subsurface movement of brines beneath the highway. The flow of brine from north of the highway to brine collection ditches on the south side is about 360 acre feet a year - not 2,000 acre feet as calculated by Lines, findings of the study show. SOME MINOR dilution of the brine has taken place north of but this is limited to two widely separated areas and has had no apparent influence on the racing surface, according to results was -- There are about 200.000 tons of rxk each day traveling on Main Street in , These Christensen said. trucks the travel through city at large the rate of one every three to five minsemi-trucks- utes. To alleviate the problem of pedestrians fear of crossing Main, he said a limit should 20 mile x--r hour sjx-elx adopted on Main Ixtween Second South and Third North. TRAFFIC SIGNALS should be placed at all Main Street intersections within that 20 mile per hour speed limit Additional pedestrian crossing signs or yellow flashing lights should lx placed on all cross walks not having a traffic signal, Christensen said. In an interview with Christensen, he said he was aware that the state has turned down the idea of additional traffic signals on Tooeles Main Street in previous years. HOWEM.R" he said, I also know that the squeaky wheel gets greased. If the Chamlx-- r of Commerce combines their elforts with city and county officials, 1 am convinced we can get these problems taken care of. Christensen noted that several dow n- town buildings sit vacant or with poor of time and tenants for long are a deterent factor to the downtown area. He suggested the city motivate projxrtv owners to keep quality tenants in buildings by reviewing current tax st met ure and significantly increase taxes where needed. CHRISTENSEN suggested the citv a city ordinance to require a building front renovation based on a theme. The theme would ini hide a natural red cedar with hiuk and possible shingles. .lie said similar ordinances aie enforced in California cities and m 1av viii and Brigham Citv adopt A restrictive sign ordinance to include the maximum size, height and light intensity should also lx adoptsaid. The ordinance ed, Christensen would include the removal of signs of vacated buildings, IN' SUMMARY, Christensen said, the cham1xr of commerce wants downtown Tooele to e a "safe, fun plate to shop." We would like to dissolve the myth that Tixxle mere hauls do not want competition, Christensen said. "That is just a bunch of bahlney. Competition from new stores, stimulates our established businesses." Final Plans To Curtail Dugway Activities May Take Ten Months It is anticipated that final action by the Army, to reduce and consolidate activities and personnel at the Dugwav Proving Ground, may take a year or more, before any concrete actions actually take place. Information received by the Tooele Bulletin, April 25, outlined the proposed plan that the Army was going to conduct a detailed study, which would, quote: . . . attain a more efficient and effective Army Operating Structure by concerning Ft. Douglas and Dugway: At Fort Douglas, tbe Army will study the possible closure of Fort Douglas with exception of the Reserve Center and the A'ea Maintenance Support Activity. As a result, 5 military and 97 civilian positions may be affect- erations and Support Activities of this Post with those of nearby T(xxle Army Depot. Dugway would become a subpost of TAD. As a result, 87 military and 331 civilian positions may lx affected. ed. could receive 52 military and 174 civilian positions as a result of the study to Satellite Dugway Proving Ground- At Dugway, the Armv will study the possible consolidation of Base Op multi-missio- Tooele Army Depot, the Depot Irrigation Company Will Turn Water On May 6 overhead, imreducing prove the use of personnel and equipment resources, using installations, and achieving associated cost savings." All of which means the Army is proposing to close some installations and activities, and will consolidate administrative activities at one installation with those of another installation, in the hopes that it will reduce costs. The Armv believes that in the United States, there are installations and activities which might lend themselves to reaching these objectives, and among those installations are Ft. Douglas, in Salt Lake City, and Dugway Proving Ground. A detailed study process will now take place, in which the feasibility of closing Ft. Douglas, and consolidating some of Dugway s activities with those of Tooele Army Depot. A capsule of what w'ill be studied At n Because of the extensive amount of moisture received during the past two weeks, the Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company will not turn water into the lines until Saturday, May 6. Original plans called for the water to be turned on Saturday, April 29. The board of directors also announced the water rationing schedule for the year. Those with lots under two acres will irrigate from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The new schedule is double the number of hours water users were regulated last year. Those with odd house numbers will irrigate on Tuesdays and Fridays. Those with even house numbers will irrigate Mondays and Thursdays. Watermaster Dan Bevan said it is important water users be home on May 6, when the water is turned on to check any leaks or breaks in their lines, and to lx sure valves are turned off. Farms with over two acres of land may irrigate 12 hours in the evening, six days a week, with no irrigation on Sunday, the board decided. Farms may also use 1364 jet heads for irrigation purposes. These will not be furnished by the Company but must be provided by the farmers. Bevan reported Thursday the water level in Settlement Canyon Reservoir feet and is rising about 8 inches each day. is at 44 and three-fourt- h the study. On the basis of Dr. Turks findings, we now have substantial evidence to support our long-helbelief that our operations are not responsible for any deteriora-- ' widespread or significant tion of the race track, said Clow. He added, however, that the company intends to continue its cooperation with state and federal agencies, racing organizations, and others in the community in efforts to learn whats causing the problem with the track and what can be done to alleviate them. IN MEW of the broad discrepancies in the conclusions of the TKA and Lines studies, he said it would be pointless to consider any type of remedial action until the problem with the track can be clearly identified. Clow said spending taxpayers money on supposed corrective work at this point could easily be a waste, and thats something we should all want to of d avoid. The TKA report pinpoints three areas where additional data should be gathered to resolve any remaining questions. They include more thorough investigation of the brine flow beneath additional testing and measurement of water levels on both sides of the Interstate, and the construction of several additional observation wells. TlRK SAID he believes these steps would produce information needed to refine his computer model enough to allow confident prediction of future of the salt hydrologic performance cnist. When you talk off the top of your its probably through your hat, head, too. MOOSE LODGE SIPMS!F1 Garden Street and 50 West between First South and Second North should be widened as the original Main Street plan called for, Christensen said. THE CHAMBER of Commerce spokesman pointed out that pedestrians are afraid to cross Mam St reet with its heavy traffic and 30 mile per hour sjieed limit. In Tooele Service For Lung Disease Victims Launched A new patient education service of the Utah Lung Association for Chronic lung disease victims in rural Utah has Ixen launched in Tooele this week. of the resThe service is a spin-of- f e classes that pirators' disease have been held in Salt Lake City for the past ten vears, according to Executive Director Franklin K. Brough. THE PROGRAM teaches patients with emphvsema, chronic bronchitis, asthma and black lung things they should know and skills thev should self-car- April 29 iMOTY Commissioner Everett DeLaMare, Salt Lake City Mayor Ted AVilson, Commissioner George Buzianis, Alta Mayor William Levitt, and Salt Lake County Commissioner William Dunn toured the CETA sponsored training course at the Anaconda Carr Fork Project Wednesday. The policy board takes action on the funding of manpower projects in Tooele and Salt Lake Counties. Dinner 7:30 p.m.; Dance 9 p.m. Eligible Sponsors Only have to increase their breathing comfort and physical effort. The program in the past has not Ixen readily accessible to people who live in niral Utah, Brough explained. Now we have designed a home educae tional service so instruction on can be taken directly to the home." The program is being pioneered in Tooele, and later will lx taken self-car- throughout the state. REHABILITATION educaan adjunct to physician medical THE tion is care. Brough emphasized that it does not take the place of physical treatment. It teaches systematically and caree fully those concepts for which a doctor does not have time to teach each patient, he said. Brough pointed out that a physician referral is necessary to receive the special service. e For more information about self-car- self-car- education, inquiries can be made to the Utah Lung Association, 484-445- |