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Show i An Editorial 12 1984 feoumeDDunfry PeDjC,DGDpoC,aDH 19, April Agconin) P3F2inffl(l!)ln)Q There are a few times throughout the year where it becomes necessary to call on a community for help. It is a rare thing when community participation is paramount for a pro- jects success. But starting Friday, April 20, one of those few times throughout the year will begin. On Friday, the Tooele County landfill will be open for ten days with free dumping privileges. This is a unique opportunity for county residents their yards and businesses longing to face-lif- t following a harsh winter. But another opportunity exists for the geners individual who is ous and and wants to or lives of she where he proud make a difference. Because of the county commissioners wavier of gate fees at the landfill, projects are in the works to assemble whole clean-uneighborhoods for a massive oner-da- y effort. Tooele City, along with various church and comcivic organizations, is planning a one-da- y clean-u- p effort for Saturday, April 28. munity In order for the project to be a success, Mayor quality-consciou- A New Season? p With fresh water reducing the salinity of the Great Salt Lake, and the lake itself encroaching on d lake will be Utahs next biggest tourist attraction. Ashing on the continents largest maybe land-locke- Phone Block Law Abiding Law-abidin- (Continued from front page) to expensive for Compute-A-Cal- l but that does offer its service not necessarily mean it will cost more for subscribers. Mr. Brothers added that because of the statewide problem between resellers and independent phone ... companies, Compute-A-Cal- l has volunteered to stop soliciting new subscribers until a decision has been reached by the states Public Service Commission. Ron Brown, part-ownof er says he agrees with most of Mr. Brothers story, but discourages Rush Valley subscribers from requesting a subscription return. "A legal question does exist over Compute-A-Cal- l, Mr. Brothers blocking action, said Mr. Brown. "But we decided not to get into a legal mess over this ... it would probably prove to be too costly. "All of this is a matter of interpretation, he added, "we were unaware of what impact our company would have on independent phone companies. We arent interested in hurting them. To avoid a costly legal confrontation, Mr. Brown and Mr. Brothers said that a meeting was held between both companies to create a proposal including a temporary solution equitable to each party. s Editor: That proposal, which faces approval or disapproval by the service commission Monday, rebe perquests that Compute-A-Camitted to offer its subscribers an 800 number for calls. This would circumvent jamming the independent phone companys EASs. Both Mr. Brown and Mr. Brothers said that this solution would only be temporary, since the FCC will some day provide a ruling for the access charge issue between resellers and independent phone ll long-distan- companies. "If the regulatory commission doesnt approve the proposal, said Mr. Brown, "well be right back to square one and I dont know what will happen from there." A DELIGHTFUL THING Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live; it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Unselfishness is letting other peoples lives alone, not interfering with them. Selfishness always aims at creating around it an absolute uniformity of type. Unselfishness recognizes infinite variety of types as a delightful thing, accepts it, acquiesces in it, and enjoys it. Oscar Wilde - g Recent legislative proposals sponsored by Utahs Senator Orrin Hatch would (if enacted by Congres) hasten the arrival of such a long overdue day. Senator Hatchs proposal includes: ' A bill designed to limit the seemingly endless number of times a convicted criminal can file appeals often at horrendous cost to taxpayers. Reformation of the controversial "exclusionary rule" (which frequently serves as an escape hatch from criminal justice) to allow courts to consider evidence obtained under unusual circumstances, as long as law enforcement officers obtained the evidence in good faith. Limitation of bail bond opportunities for accused felons who are judged to be dangerous to society and who often commit crimes while out on bail. Restoration of the death penalty for certain federal crimes. Senator Hatchs legislative efforts would also attempt to change "the (legal) systems preoccupation with technicalities and loopholes and criminal rights (which) has been at the expense of more basic issues like guilt and innocence and justice. The extent of abuse of legal technicalities often makes mockery of the law. Citizens desirous of such legislation to improve legal justice should write letters to the editor and to Senator Hatch in support of his timely sponsorship of such vitally needed improvement of the legal system. Jack Smith Wise And Persistent Dear Editor, It was interesting to read a recent newspaper account wherein Sterl Halladay, former Tooele County Commissioner, wisely and persistently tried to persuade the State Highway Department officials to originally construct interstate below Grantsville to a higher elevation. It is also interesting to note a similarity wherein Jack Smith, former Tooele legislator, formulated and sought pubic support for a legislative proposal (Jan. 10, 1975) to breach the Southern Pacific Railroad causeway, which divides the lake into two bodies of water. During the legislative session Senator Swan sponsored the legislation to breach the causeway, which unfortunately did not pass. The projected construction costs to complete project proposals to meet the problems far exceed original cost projections. The overburdened taxpayer would hope that prudence and provisions will prevail in the construction efforts. cost-benef- it Sincerely, GEORGE RUPP President, Tooele County Citizens for Legal Justice Steadman. Lowell D. Shields Utility Rate Concern Dear Editor, Recently there has been a great deal of public concern and outcry over rapidly rising utility rates and the actions of the Public Service Commission. In response to public demand, and in an effort to curtail ongoing increases, a citizen group has been conducting a statewide referendum petition drive. The basic intention of the petition is to change the PSC structure and make it an elected body, and more without considering or with disregard to the feelings of the people living in the area of the airport. We often see violations of the controlled airspace, and often witness pilots flying planes with disregard to the safety of the people or property in the area. By having two residents serve on the Advisory Board that are in the mainstream of activity, the citizens can use the Board as a vehicle to solve the problems as they might arise. When the first board appointments were made, Erda had two ap- pointments, but they have since moved from the area. It is in the best interest of all Tooele county that two appointments from west Erda be made. Members 882-531- Courtesy And Respect Park, Grantsville, sponsored by Parents Without Partners. For information or details call f 882-697- Apr. 22: Reservations due today for PWP Wendover bus trip on April 29. For reservations andor information call Apr. 25: 7:30 a.m. This letter concerns the closing of the gas station owned and operated by Mr. Steadman. Mr. Steadman has been in the tire business (and later gas) for about 45 years in Tooele. From a Street (Jack Clark's) to North Main Street. It have been doing business with Mr. Steadman for about 29 years. We have always been treated by Mr. Steadman, "Whit", the kids and all in his employ, with humor, 882-014- Kiwanis Club meets for "Breakfast Meeting.' Glowing Embers Restaurant. Apr. 26: 11 a.m.-1- p.m. 2 - Tooele Public Library presents "Story Hour", for preschool children. No charge, for information call Apr. 26 882-218- 7:30 p.m. "Cedar Mountain Amateur Radio Society meeting, Tooele County Courthouse Auditorium. Apr. 28 Editor: J and important. Citizens should ex- press their feelings to their state legislators and the Public Service Commission. Jack Smith Noleen Thomas George Rupp ANNIVERSARY 882-697- 8 882-721- Apr. 28: 8:30 p.m. PWP WITHOUT PARTNERS) "Open - Dance" at PWP (PAR-ENT- S Hall, 50 East 3750 South, Salt Lake City, for carpooling Information or details call 7 or 882-697- Shubert Apr. 28: 7:30 p.m. Singers will present "50th I CON-CER- T House, St. John, Utah. Public welcome, admission free. Refreshments will be served after concert For information call 837-229- (St. John). 8 9 a.m.-12:3- p.m. 0 "Eagles Sunday Breakfast, juice, eggs, hash-brown- s, ham or sausage, toast or all the pancakes you can eat, beverages. Adults $3, children $2. PUBLIC WELCOME. Apr. 28: Tooele Loyal Order of Moose. Installation of new officers at 6 p.m. with dinner following at 7:30 p.m. For information call Members and their guests invited. 882-293- Apr. 29: PWP (PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS) Wendover one-da- y trip. Open to the public. Total cost with $6 refund in $10, Wendover. For reservations, call by 882-014- 7 April 22. May I: 7:00 p.m. Tostmasters meets, Tooele County Courthouse, Auditorium. May 2: 7:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meets for Breakfast Meet- ing at Glowing Embers Rest. Parents Without Partners regional conference in Salt Lake City for all members. For information call or 882-014- y Rush Valley Ward Apr. 29: Apr. 21: 12 noon Single Parents Family Easter Picnic and Easter Egg Hunt at Elton small place on Vine St., to off Main miC Open dance at Eagles Hall, 21st South and 11th West, Salt Lake City, sponsored by PWP (PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS). For carpooling information or details call or T. R. Egelund A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UTAH FULL SERVICE BANKS ol Warner, Ann Wexels, Chris Weylans, Charles White and Robert Williams. Public awareness and participation in this matter is both timely 882-014- 7 Board. It is the feeling of these citizens that the Tooele County Commission often acts on airport matters ' Donovan Bush, Chloe Daly, Tommie Sue Durfee, Joseph Fitzgerald, Jack Hilbert, David Jeffries, Jacquib Jaramillo, Wendy Palmer, Eva Phillips, Michael Quarnberg, Joyce Simonds, Paul Thomas, Car- Community , Calendar requesting that two residents of west Erda be appointed to the Tooele County Airport Advisory Because a bank can open many doors for you. More doors than any other financial institution. Loans. Savings. Retirement. Financial Planning. Checking. And the security of being Federally Insured. responsive to public opinion. Hopefully, the petition will be filed with the state legislature and the matter will come up for a vote in the next election. In Tooele County 1241 signatures were obtained and have been taken to the county clerks office for verification. We would like to thank those citizens who signed the petitions and extend a special thanks to all those individuals who worked so hard to collect the signatures. They include: Charles Cochrane, Melvin Conger, . Apr. 20: 8:30 p.m. Would you please print the lowing, either as a news article or in the Letters to the Editor. Thank you. West Erda citizens are presently preparing and circulating a petition If you want success, get to know your banker. Develop a relationship. A friend at the bank can open the doors you need to help you achieve the success you want. t, I personally am very sorry to see them close up shop. But no matter how sorely they will be missed, Mr. Steadman deserves his retirement. So, I will close this letter by just saying, "Thank you, Mr. fol- In Utah, there arc many successful people. One thing they all have in common is a good relationship with a bank. neighbors yards decorated with parts from abandoned cars, and roadside gutters filled with a winters debris, complemented by hundreds of soda and beer cans. There are many other examples that stick in our minds like a morning after a nightful of bad dreams. But now there is a chance to make a difference. Contact your minister, bishop or City Hall to see how you can help and contribute on Saturday, April 28. Do not only think of how you can tidy up your own property. Think also of a polite way in telling your neighbor that wheel-les- s 54 Chevy that has the rusted-ounot moved in years, has seen better times. square. Editor: to success. old-fashion- courtesy and respect. We always felt we were treated fair. I have never heard anyone complain about their service or work results. If any product was faulty, they made it right to your satisfaction. I feel it is a tribute to the man, and his family, that after 45 years in business, they still have the upstanding reputation of "fair and Airport Board Needs New Members open the doors Is that really too much to ask? Especially with living in an overall society that discourages cooperation and togetherness? No, it is not, if you have grown tired of unsighly vacant lots covered with trash and Letters To The Editor citizens have long awaited a day of legislative effort to better balance the U.S. criminal justice system between protecting the constitutional rights of convicted criminals and the constitutional rights of innocent victims. George Diehl has asked that city residents set that one day aside and give their labor freely for the community. For the community. Tooele May 2: 12:00 noon County Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting, for Info, call 882-069- May 3: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Tooele Public Library presents "Story Hour for children. No charge, for info call pre-scho- 882-218- 'Tooele Valley Chapter No. 25, O.E.S. stated meeting, Masonic May 3: 8:00 p.m. Temple, 2 Canyon Road. |