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Show Vol. Eighty-Eigh- t Tooele, I'tuh, Thursday, June 17, 19S2 Costs Twenty Five Cents Sluggish Construction Slows Economy Although the construction industry continues to lie a chief factor in the sluggish local economy, average monthly wages increased in Tooele by 14 6 jercent last year. This was reported in a study released this week by the I'tah Economic and Business Review. The report also showed that employural jolts increased by ment in 2.9 percent between 1980 and 1981, more than doubling the statewide average of 1.3 lt percent. Another bright spit in the economic report was in property taxes charged to Tooele county land owners. County property taxes increased only 1.3 percent between 1980and 1981, the second lowest in the state. Only mineral rich Duchesne Count y experienced a lower increase, w it h a 1 .2 rise in property taxes. Tooele's increase in property taxes was only a minute fraction of the statew ide average of 10. 1 percent. However, in the areas of gross taxable sales and const nut ion, things were quite bleak for the area. Hie production of goods and services subject to sales tax was somewhat strong throughout I'tah, with a 10 percent increase. But, Tooele County only registered a 6.2 Mrcenl increase, the fourth lowest in the state. Emery Comity, which is also exjiericnc-in- g lie- - population and economic growth cause of the energy development industries, chalked up a 57 percent increase in sales tax receipts. Accounting for the big increase in Emery County (at least partially) is the fact that five new retail stores ojiened there during 1981, with the result that registered in 1980. But in Tooele County, the nuinU-- r of new dwelling units constructed, the value of new residential construction and the value of combined residential and non- residential building all took significant drops. ()n!y 57 new housing units were con- strutted in the county last year compared to 107 in 1980. much shopping previously done in Carlton, I'tah and Salt Lake Counties is now I icing done locally, said research analyst Honda Brinkerhoff. Rough times being experienced by the That figure has dropp'd consistently and dramatically since the real estate bonib in 1978 when 272 homes were construction industry throughout Utah and in Tooele County is old news now. Statewide, there was one note of optimism in that the 15 percent decline in new dwelling units constructed was less than half the 35 percent decrease constructed. The value of new residential homes w as $2.6 million last year, a 40 percent decrease from 1980 when $ 1.3 million in new dwell mgs was reported, Compared to 1978, when $8.3 million in new homes were built, the statistics show even more emphatically how the construction industry has I men hampered in Tooele County, However, there was one bright indicat- ing factor in local const nut ion. The re- port showed that $5.1 million in new non- - residential buildings were constructed during 1981. petition suggesting Tooele City d Attorney Mike Blackburn told the council that five persons own land in the area and noted that three of these had signed the petition. He explained that a majority, in this case three, were all that are needed. Mr. Blackburn noted, however, that the petition would likely have included the other owners, but they are deceased, as are many of their descendants. The tracking of third generation owners was determined tmnecessary, Mr. Blackburn said. The attorney also pointed out that the three signers represent roughly 95 percent of the property value. State law only requires that the petition represent at least one third. The two majorownens are Clegg Livestock Inc. and J. L. and Frances L. Mayo. Before a city can annex property it must develop a declaration statement that guides what areas the city intends to annex. While Tooele City already has such a policy, the area proposed is not included in the statement. To annex that land, then, the city would have to make another statement. Mr. Blackburn's meeting with the council was designed to liegin the route of drafting a revised annexation statement. Next move on the annexation map is for the city's planning commission to study the idea. The planning commission's duty is to determine whether it is in the liest interests of the city to accept the annexation itk-a- , and, if so, to note what other areas nearby might also. Mr. Blackburn told the council that EMKO, the developer, is also interested in annexing land to the city. That annexation proposal is much further down the line, Mr. Blackburn said. Some 550 acres would !e involved if that land were also annexed. land-trad- e With planning commission approval, the idea would return to the city council for a public hearing. Then the council could act to annex the property. Mr. Blackburn estimated that if everything goes fine, the annexation itself would still take several months to complete. The property would enter the city as an M-l zone. As a manufacturing zone, restrict ions would le fey. But Mr. Blackburn said that primary owner Howard Clegg intends to continue using the land for grazing. Councilman Harvey Wright reminded Mr. Blackburn that the land would be without the services the rest of the city enjoys. While many annexations are made in order to get such services, Mr. Blackburn said that it will not be a problem. Further, Mr. Blackburn said the land ' , -- 882-615- Stansbury Hopes To Open Pool Cleanup Duty s) tween 15 and 18. We have had several teenage girls up to camp this year serving as volunteers, said Julynn Tanaka, day camp director. Hopefully, they will take an interest in the program and organize troops this fall. Mrs. Tanaka says the girls have been participating in the outdoor crafts, hiking, cooking, fire building and knot tying skills during the four-da- y camp. The girls attending the camp range in ages from three to 13 and they are all paired off into buddy teams, Mrs. Tanaka explained. She said the main purpose behind Girl Scouting is to make new friends and to be a good friend. There is so much concern in the world for looking out just for yourself, that it is important that girls learn what it is and how to be a good friend, Mrs. Tanaka added. Prior to pairing off as buddies, the girls met each morning for what is termed singing tree. During this little a.m. program, they went through the rituals of a flag ceremony and the pledge of allegiance, sang a couple of songs and plans for the day were announced. Then its off to the hills or maybe to leam the correct and safe way to build a fire or how to cast a leaf in plaster. Girl Scouting teaches the girls several qualities that they can carry with them throughout their lives, Mrs. Tanaka said. She said Girl Scouting is in its infancy in Tooele County and they are in search for more girls and more adult volunteers. In County High Schools 'Wait And See Attitude Taken Toward Soccer 18-1- Although the legislative council gave its stamp of approval, it didnt decide when the season would be, the number of classifications, or a state qualifying and playoff system. They (legislative council) left a lot of questions unanswered which will eventually have to be decided by the board of directors, said David L. Wii-keassistant director of the activities association. y, Walden Gurney, superintendent of Tooele County schools, said, Right now we are in a hold Because it has not been sanctioned by the UHSAA, soccer has taken its place along with sports such as water polo, rodeo, and hockey. ill Ik-- Lake City, Utah 84103. In addition to the dinner, a program will !e presented and awards made. Questions or more information al mi it the reunion can be directed to Unda DeLaMare Sandlierg at Scout program. This is only the second year in the latest surge to revitalize Girl Scouting in Tooele county. The organization opened in the fall of 1980 with two units of Brownies (six and Girl Scouts (nine to to 11 years of age). But this fall there will be three Brownie troops, three Girl Scout troops, a Cadet unit for those between 12 and 14 and the possibility of a Senior troop for girls be- sanctioned by the activities association, it does not necessarily mean that Tooele County schools will participate. That final decision falls back on the board of education, Superintendent Gurney said. High school soccer is nothing new to Utah. It has been a very popular and organized sport along the Wasatch Front for the past 10 years, especially in the Bountiful area. sa 10-ve- They are most noticeable standing at the front door with toothy grins as they break through barriers of shyness while attempting to sell a box of cookies. But being a Girl Scout is more than peddling cookies. In fact its much more, especially when you discuss the attributes of the program with GSA leaders. This week 98 Tooele County girls have been participating in a day camp in South Willow Canyon, which is the highlight of the year for the participants in the Girl ing pattern. Because there are still so many decisions to be made, I would assume nothing will happen with soccer this year in our four high schools. Mr. Gurney pointed out that although the sport is of the Utah Wildlife Federal. The election came at the federations The 1972 graduation class of Tooele High will hold its reunion on June 26 at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center. Cost for the reunion, sshich includes dinner, Ls $6 per person and those wishing to attend should semi their reservations and money to: Debbie Fish, 170 "A" Street, Salt These Gals Do Alot More Than Peddle Cookies Tooele County schools are taking a wait and see attitude toward the recent decision which sanctions soccer as a high school sport. Soccer will be officially recognized by the Utah High School Activities Association next year as a result of 7 vote by the legislative council. has Slates Reunion development that might lower the property value, Mr. Blackburn said. The attorney for the petitioners noted that the request for annexation is unusual in a few regards. Many places fight annexations instead of request them. Taxes in the city will be higher than the taxes the owners presently pay in the county. But the insurance on the property values is more important, Mr. Blackburn said. bom this week stretches on unstable legs to mom for one of its first meals. T'le Class Of '72 y A foal as first secretary and treasurer and all of the administrative committees necessary to manage the internal affairs of the federation. Mr. Gordon has been involved ssith many sportsmen's organizations and served as director of Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources for the jvist sear. He also chaired the federation's public lands committee sshcre he formulated decision papers on issues impacting wildlife and wildlife habitat on public lands. Encouraging the council to accept the petition, Mr. Blackburn told the council that annexation would give the city con- trol over how the land is developed. In its condition, the present county-zone- d neigh!) ring property to the city could be developed in a way the city may find dis- Keep Still Mom Gerald E. Gordon of Iktii elected for suXTvising the group's Cinnamon Baird finishes off a plate of her noon meal at the Girl Scout day camp in South Willow Canyon. She is one of 98 girls that participated in the four-dacamp. I Sportsman Elected To UWF Post M. Eppich of Ogden. He owners realize that when water and sewer services are wanted, the land owners or developers would Ire responsible. Tire arrival of homes or indust ry there is a long time off, Mr. Blackburn stressed. The almost pure agricultural use will continue, he said. tasteful, Mr. Blackburn said. Annexation will add no burden to the city t)ecause no services will have to be extended to the new city property, the lawyer said. After his meeting with the council, Mr. Blackburn explained why the trio of property owners are interested in the annexation. Just as the annexation can protect city interests, it can also protect the pro- perty owners investment, Mr. Blackburn said. With city management of the property, the land is protected from any unpopular votes the federation president, Sheldon 160-Acr- A lews monthly Ixiard meeting. Mr. Gordon ssjll directly assist Tooele Council Receives Request e For Annexation Proposal annex land to its northwest was accepted by the city cotuicil Wednesday, starting a long process that eventually could add 160 acres to the city. The property is a triangle-shapeparcel between Tooele Army Depot and the state highway that goes from Tooele to Crautsville. No. Two Those sports have organized leagues, schedules and state championships without the blessings of the activities association and without funding from local school districts. Youth soccer in Tooele was organized about three years ago and has been gaining in popularity. The soccer teams play a spring and summer schedule and involve youth from five years of age on up. I am sure after the initial cost of equipment and uniforms that soccer will be a relatively inexpensive sport to operate, said Tooele High Athletic Director Mel Roberts. However, travel is expensive for our district and the cost of operating buses is high, especially when compared to Salt Lake and Provo schools that do not have travel near the distances that we do, Coach Roberts added. He also said that he expected the high school to participate in soccer in a few years as players in the Tooele youth program entered high school. Right now we are making cuts in our coaching staff, Coach Roberts noted. We cant hire someone to coach soccer when there isnt a teaching position open. Proponents pushed for soccer recognition for two reasons, said Richard Messenger, president of the South Davis Soccer Association. First the athletes should gain the same recognition as their peers who participate in other sports. Secondly, they should be able to expand their horizons and have the opportunity of an athletic Mr. Messenger wrote in a letter to the scholarship, activities association. Managers of the Stansburv Park swimming pool are attempting to make arrangements to fill and open the pool. The opening date is tentatively scheduled for the last week of June. Swimming lessons will again be offered at the Stansbury pool and those interested may contact Laurie Armitage Anderson at 882-053- Legion Officer To Pay Visit Dave Parkinson, American Le- gion department service officer, will be travelling on the Veterans Out- reach Program to assist veterans and their dependents with Veterans Administration benefits. He will be at the Tooele Job Service Center, 7 South Main Street, on Friday from 9 a.m. until noon. Questionaire To Be Made Tooele City has received a $10,000 energy grant for energy management and conservation awareness programs. A committee of residents intends to educate interested persons on energy and water conservation and the uses of solar systems for supplemental heating. Toaid that committee, a questionaire will be made with various areas of interest suggested such as home energy coaservation, active and passive solar systems, water conservation, wind energy, greenhouses, etc. Residents are asked to fill out the questionaire to show where the most interest lies so the committee can concentrate on productive areas. The committee is drafting the questionaire and should be ready to distribute it by mid-JulAmong the goals outlined already, the committee wants to create an informational resource center with texts, pamphlets and literature on solar, wind, photovoltaic and home energy conservation practices and projects. The money will also be used for workshops, studies on solar heating the city pool, building a community greenhouse and using methane, gas from the sewage treatment plant for power. iii rmg issue. . . 71 WEEKLY ALSO CABLE TV USTMa |