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Show Volume Eighty Nine Tooele, Utah Thursday, Jan. 26, 1984 Cost: Twenty-fiv- Cents e Number Modernization Upgrades TAD by David Bern Because of new missions, an improved image and Washingtons want of a modernized military, the future looks promising for the ooele Army Depot. But just last summer, it did not look that way. Col. Harry Kare- geannes, commander of TAD, says he was facing the possibility of several hundred laying-of- f em- ployees due to a reduced work load. "Six months ago, things did not look good at all for the depot, said Col. Karegeannes. "But thats all gone away. Because of new mis- sions, we have enough work through all of fiscal 1985. And because of new work that recently developed for TADs extensive services, the colonel added that new employees are being time hired. 200 "permanent-par- t will to be the used help employees depot through peak periods of production. Once the peak period has passed, those employees will be released until needed again. Those additional employees will help us maintain production and quality levels," said the commander, emphasizing that, "we are re- Valuable New Mission Part of the Armys modernization program, the HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) is one of TADs new missions, with 200 already in storage and several hundred more to arrive. Col. Harry Karegeannes says the future looks good for the depot, with more missions starting over the next decade. Treacherous Drug Path Leads Miss Goody - Goody To State Penn calling Vietnam-er- a 9 of whether or not to use It's a treacherous road from high school cheerleader to speed freak to being the key witness in the largest heroin bust in the states his- ready drugs. tory. And it is not one recommended by the sojourner Connie Hale. Two Shoes, Goody Two Shoes the original Miss Goody Mrs. Hale, who once was strapped with an $800 daily heroin habit, addressed the science classes at Tooele Jr. High Tuesday and a Tooele High School assembly Wednesday as part of a local -- 4-- program. She told students that because abuse of drugs is so widespread, each one of them will be faced with the decision if they have not al the criteria. Turnaround Col. Karegeannes explains that numerous elements are behind TADs bright future. For one, the depot has successfully reduced the hourly-cos- t required to provide its who match sion and all she could concentrate on was "Whats wrong with me. "The worse thing 1 thought I she told the high school students as she outlined her student days of cheerleading, religious training, singing in the choir, speech awards and scholarship could do was get drunk, she said. "But I even felt bad about doing that because it was Sunday. Besides that, it was hard to buy alcohol on . . Sunday. She then met some people and possibilities. Then I made a mistake the biggest mistake of my life I got married when I was 16, she said. By the time she was 21, she had four children and her husband had woman. left her for a Mrs. Hale then explained how she spiralled into a state of depres Sugarhouse Park. "Because I didnt know how to inhale, I didnt even get high. However, she continued smoking marijuana on a regular basis. "Dont believe it when you hear or when someone tells you that there (Continued on page five) "I was previous employees, veterans and those services. "We used to be the most expensive depot in the system, said TADs commander. "Now out of 12 Uepots, we rate about sixth, which makes us more attractive for future missions." The colonel added that TADs distance from the east coast results in expensive transportation costs. But with the depots reduced hourly-cos- t, transportation is no severe restraint in getting a longer more missions. they smoked pot at Salt Lakes Besides a reduced hourly-cos- t, Karegeannes stressed that a reputation of providing better work, along with accomplishing that work on time, has helped the depots future immensely. In addition, the Army will be introducing over 400 new systems to modernize its forces, and those new systems will need support services. "And of those 400 new systems to be introduced, over 100 of those systems are earmarked for the depots involvement, said the colonel. "Well be working with those new systems over the next Col. decade. N3 Tooele Blackout Set Sunday Half of Tooele will be without power for three hours Sunday. Power will be shut off between 8 a.m. and 1 1 a.m. on Jan. 29 in central Tooele. A map of the blackout area is printed on page six. Utah Power and Light requests those on life support systems to call the company at for further informaThose who are unsure whether their homes will be without power during the three hours should also contact the company. UP&L will be connecting a new power line which originates 882-223- The commander added that Washingtons desire to modernize and improve the nations defense posture comes as a blessing, because money is now available to introduce new systems and provide support. Aggressive Recruiting But a military modernization mood out of Washington is not singularly responsible for improving TADs chances at acquiring new and keeping thousands missions of local residents employed. Col. Karegeannes says that selling the depots image in the commercial sector has played a vital role in reversing a trend of diminishing workloads. blasts went off. Mrs. Russell added that the where the victim of government action did not have to go through endless bureaucratic red tape to get something done. Incredibly, all phone call. from the substation at the mouth of Settlement Canyon to the power substation at the county courthouse. 'This will give us additional capacity and more dependability in the central area of the city, said UP&L district manager Jim Bevan. BLM Gets 3 Convictions The commanding officer cites the efforts behind Ben A. Williams and his Force Modernization Office staff as key to TADs involvement with the Armys new systems. Mr. Williams says the Force Modernization Office was implemented two years ago. Designed to solicit missions and ready the depot for supporting new Army systems, the force modernization staff has aggressively entered the commercial sector, changing TADs image in the process. "In the past, we were relatively quiet about what we were doing out here," said Mr. Wiliams. "Everyone had the impression that we dealt (Continued on page three) Three individuals have plead guilty to charges of damaging archaeological resources in west Tooele county. The Bureau of Land Management brought charges against the individuals for damaging a cave located in the west desert by digging, screening and re- moving artifacts. The cave is a considered significant archaeological site and is a possible candidate for the National Register. "Damage to cultural resources on public land in Utah is a serious problem and convictions are rare, said Douglas Dodge, Salt Lake BLM district recreation planner. The individuals involved in this case were charged with destruction of government property and the later plead guilty to a misdemeanor. it took was one Last fall, TADs South Area began a demilitarization program of conventional munitions. Traditionally conducted in the North Area, the explosive process was moved to the South Area to divert complaints from Grantsville residents. The move had good inten- walls within their homes were cracking, bricks were falling off d roofs were beand once ginning to leak. The blasts were literally shaking well-seale- conventional and mobile homes apart "Whenever one of the blasts would go off, the whole house would shake, said Susan Derri-cotClover resident. The house would shake so much that the root would leak between our home and a new addition . . . we've had to fix it t, several times. Mrs. Derricott added that before the blasts began last fall, the roof leaked. Besides Local weather forecaster d the blasts would intensify. But since last fall, Clover and St. John residents have noticed that the blasts are hardly heard. The difference started just before Christmas. Emphasizing that she does not Steve Hatch reports that a moist could be done. "We didnt want to cause any trouble or look like rabble rousers, but I called the Colonel (Command- cold Canadian air, with cloudiness, smoke and areas of fog increasing on Friday and Saturday, with a chance of occasional snow on Sunday. For Monday and Tuesday, it northwesterly flow aloft will continue throughout the weekend. A high pressure system is moving westward away from the West coast, increasing chances for stronger storm systems to move inland. Mr. Hatch added that next week we can expect a return of want to appear as a "rabble rouser, Mrs. Russell said she made a telephone call to TADs commanding officer to see if anything tions. But residents of Clover and St. John say that the move was a bad one. After the demilitarization process began, residents noticed that never Canadian Air Returns Snow ex- plosions would shake the house right through the floor, and whenever there was a ceiling, low-clou- some damage to their home, the blasts scared her children, and the dust from the explosions would be bothersome. Numerous residents from Clover and St. John said that after the blasts began, they noticed structure damage to their homes. But perhaps the best illustration of this is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Russell in Clover. The Russells live In a home that had its 100th birthday last April. When the blasts began, bricks on the outside of the home began to fall ofT. T wouldn't blame it all on the is so old, house the blasts because said Mr. Russell. "Of course, bricks begin to crumble with age, but they never fell off of the house until the 8 tion. Rush Valley Avoids Red Tape Runaround This is one of those rare stories Thirty-fou- r er Harry Karegeannes) to see if anything could be done about the will be much colder with chances of snow. The highs are expected to be around 30 to 35 blasts, said Mrs. Russell. "I told the colonel about the problem, and he said that they would make adjustments to diminish effects made from the blasts. . . they were very nice about it and very cooperative." Since that time, Clover and St. John residents say they can hear the blasts, but they do not shake their homes like in the past. So what was done by TAD to diminish the effects? Susie Voss, TAD spokesman, said that following complaints about the blasts, a team of engineers went to Clover and St. John to make inspections. The engineers assessment was that no structural damage was caused by the blasts, said the TAD spokesman. However, she added the demilitarization program at the South Area was changed in light of the complaints, with charges being re-- ' duced by half and being placed underground to reduce the explosion's effects. Clover and St. John residents say that TAD's cooperation made a dif- ference. "We hardly notice the blasts anymore . . . which we very said Mrs. much appreciate, Derricott As for the future, Mrs. Voss said that more demilitarization programs are anticipated at the South Area. i t degrees. Howard Stephenson, research director, gives his opinion why the state legislature should turn down Gov. Mathesons proposed $150 million tax package. However . . . Burglars Hit Glowing Embers . . . those remarks were countered by Bruce Lund, executive director of the Utah Education Association. The debate and question and answer session took place at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center Tuesday. The Glowing Embers Restaurant was burglarized Wednes- Commission Approves Plan day between For Road Reconstruction further review. Following approreconstruction is slated to be- After two years in the making, county commissioners approved plans Tuesday that entail upgrading a major portion of Skull Valley val, gin in May. In other business, commissioners approved a purchase agreement for new computer equipment that will expand the current system and permit access for the county attorney and sheriffs deportment. Road. The plan includes improving a stretch of road beginning at Dugway's gates and going northward. Reconstruction will include shoulder work, leveling and two-inchof new asphalt. The project Is estimated to cost $1.2 million, and will mostly be paid by the state. Tooele County will pay less than 10 percent of the total cost. The plan now goes to Utah Department of Transportation, where it will be released to the Federal Highway Administration for The equipment costs nearly be leased under a r plan with ownership. Several pieces of equipment are included the purchase, including a new central computer, 2 1 video display terminals, 12 printers and various disc drives and software. The new system, following Installation, will upgrade the county and can courthouse's computer-us$290,000 and will , five-yea- e 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. When workers arrived on Wednesday they found that the locks on the front door and door to the office at the rear of the building had both been pried open. Approximately $700 was missing from a safe in the office. Police indicated Wednesday that they had no suspects after conducting a brief investigation be further expanded. It is expected the new system will be in operation by April. County commissioners also apinvolving proved a the Grantsville senior citizens center. The agreement Involves a lump sum payment of $1,800 that will pay for the facility until June 30. A new lease for the senior citizens center will be considered In Wednesday morning. It is believed that the burglar or burglars had some knowledge of the whereabouts of the safe. It was the third time in 12 years that the building had been burglarized and money stolen. July. Because of two vacancies in the replaced. lease-agreeme- county planning comission, Both doors will need to be com- missioners appointed Richard Mourltsen and Calvin Green. Mr. Mourltsen Is manager of Zion's First National Bank In Tooele and Mr. Green is a member of the county planning commission. m I this issue. .. viiweekiyI U ALSO CaSlt TV USTMQ |