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Show "UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION k 67 EAST 3RD SOUTH Races, Issues Beckon Citizens To ln SALT LAKE CITY' Polls -- Voters To Be Meaid Tuesday SALT LAKE. Races for national, state and local offices as well as several ballot proposals are serving to beckon Salt Lake County voters to the polls for Tuesdays general elec- tion. The political fever which seems to reach a zenith among Americans during presidential election years will, as is this nations tradition, result in the general citizenry having the final say as to who will govern and how that vital function will be carried out. Polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p m. A list of voting places, as well as The Candidates Are Saying, a section reserved for local office-seeker- s vant issUes, to comment on relein todays edition appear of the Green Sheet. In addition to voting for President, U. S. Senate and Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, area citizens will also be choosing their preference in races for County Commission, State Senate and House and school board contests at both the state and local levels. County Election Deputy Kay Llewellyn said yesterday (Wednesday) that officials are hopeful but not all that optimistic that the voter turnout Tuesday will equal or exceed that of 1976, the most recent presidential election year. That year, 78.1 percent of the countys registered electorate went to the polls. In 1972 the general election turnout was 75.8 percent and in 68 the figure was percent. In the interim betthose presidential election years, the turnout percentages were Scout Effort To Assist Voters In Casting Ballot 77.3 ween 72.8 in 1970, 67.8 in 74 and 57.4 in 78. Regardless of the outcome of the races involved, county residents are GRANGER. Two brothers who are still short of voting age are making a contribution toward getting their neighbors to the polls next week. They are Tony and Daniel Allan, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Allan, 3785 So. 2200 West. Both are working toward earning Eagle Scout badges and, as their community service project, are passing out information so their neighbors will know where to vote. In addition, Tony, a senior at Granite high, plans to attire himself and his car in patriotic red, white and blue and offer a taxi service for neighbors in need of a ride to the polls on Tuesday. Younger brother Dan, 15 and a Granite sophomore, plans to assist in the Tuesday chores. Those in need of a ride to the District 1348 polling place may call the Allan youths at assured of two new commis- having sioners when the election is over. Republican D. Michael Stewart and Democrat John Hiskey are vying for seat occupied by the four-yea- r William Hutchinson, while Democrat Aaron Kennard and GOP hopeful Bart Barker are seeking the two-yepost held by Bob Salter. Hutchinson and Salter, both Republicans, were ousted at convention earlier this year. Commission Chairman William Dunn is in the middle of his third term as commissioner. Voters throughout Granite School District will also decide who will represent them on the State Board of Education. The candidates are incumbent A. Glenn Christensen and M. Richard Maxfield. Running for the State House of Representatives from this area of the county are: -- District 27, Democrat Arlo James and Republican Floyd Lerdahl. -- District 28, GOP candidate Steve ar Three Sections - Rees, Democrat Lynne Turner, American party hopeful Richard Osborne and Libertarian Marsha Ann Vincent. -- District 29, Democrat Doug Ben-nioRepublican Reed Palmer and American Party candidate Reed Newmeyer. -- District 30, Republican Norman Bangerter and Democrat Gray Lowery. -- District 31, Republican William Quigley Jr. and Democrat Duayne Johnson. -- District 32, Democrat D. Leon Reese, Republican Richard Williamson and American Party candidate Robert Darby. Also appearing on the general election ballot will be issues relating to proposed revisions of revenue and taxation, as well as executive, labor and legislative articles. Those casting ballots will also be asked to vote for or against a tax limitation act and the elimination of state sales tax on food. COURTING . . . Terry Finlayson os Tommy woos Fiona (Julie Ripley), while his friend Jeff (Eric) Petersen looms on in Granger high presentation of "Brigadoon." On GHS Stage 34 Pages - Brigadoon Will Appear Tonight WwtVoBSey THE VOICE OF WEST VALLEY CITY UTAH GRANGER will Brigadoon hundred-years make its once-everappeal ance on stage at Granger high beginning tonight (Thursday The 7 30 p in performance will be repealed Saturday and Monday nights Family tickets cost $10 while singles are $2 50 for adults and $2 for students The popular musical set in the highlands of Scotland will feature Terry Finlayson and Eric Petersen as Americans Tommy and Jeff Fiona w ill be played by Julie Ripley Scenery, lighting and sound effects have been coordinated to provide an outstanding atmosphere for the popular story and delightful music of Brigadoon. Miss Park said The production is directed by Brenda Park, with Norman Wendel as choral di lector and Lynn Lundstrom as oi c hestra director y Sold With One Ad! Can you sell a used A i Green i Sheet i Newspaper USPS Published weekly At 15$ E 4905 South Salt Lake City UT B4107 Second class postage paid al Salt Lake City UT 64119 Subscription rate si? 50 per year Thursday, Oct. 30, Volume 1980 26, Number car Green Sheet classified ad17 You bet' Ask C W. Kemp. 656-38- All departments - 4460 0 r '69 CHEV Impolo condition. See to appreciate 43 ) with a 262 6682 973-782- y From Ivory And Co. Planners Approve One Residential Plan Excellent what happened when hi tried it I planned on running it th'ee times, but it sold the first time the ad ran - that very morning1' hell tell 5460 South, you Classifed ads, in Utah's most widecirculated weekly newspapers e homes reach over 50,000 to place our ad 'a e Dial $1 by paying before it runs ly mid-vall- 2 WEST VALLEY. Ivory and Com- pany received approval here Thursday to begin work on the first phase of a massive development in the c- itys northern section. The City Planning Commission single famiokayed plans for a 175-lly home subdivision on both sides of what will be 4000 West at about 2800 South. Individual lots in the area will be 7,000 square feet. -- But reservations about the size of lots and the location of a flood control park in a site plan for a 168-lresidential development at 5500 W. 3200 South prompted planners to table that proposal for further con- - sideration. and Companys Hank Rothwell requested that the planning commission look at his companys proposal as a planned unit development (PUD) rather than a subdiviIvory sion. By doing so, planners would enable the city to obtain five acres of property at about 5200 W. 3100 South for park development, Rothwell added.. A PUD arrangement also would allow Ivory and Company to include the park acreage in the average lot size of the 168-lsubdivision. As drawn by architects, a number of those lots currently fall short of the 7,000 square foot minimum required by the propertys 7 zoning. Commission chairman Budd Rich pointed out that PUDs normally require other amenities such as clubhouses and swimming pools, in addition to open areas. He expressed uncertainty, too, about the City Commissions feelings about the proposed location of and maintenance of the park. I think you should talk with the city officials to see what they want to do about the park. I know they feel there is a need for this type of facility and its a good motion if the city can afford it financially, Rich said. Rothwell had said that city officials had indicated a preference for a number of smaller neighborhood parks as opposed to a single larger park. Former Salt Lake City Commissioner Jess Agraz, now with Bingham Engineering, which is doing a major flood control study covering the area, said city officials will have to determine where open areas for flood control are located. His comment was in response to a concern that the proposed park was on a corner of the parcel up for consideration Thursday. Rothwell added that the proposed site probably would serve a larger number of people since adjacent undeveloped land is slated to be used for residential purposes in the future. Planners also expressed concern about the lack of parking at the park R-l-- Honk Rothwell outlined plans for first port of Ivory ond Company residential development. FIRST PHASE . . . here's a point The trouble with politics is just as the adage expresses it -All's fair in love, war and politics. In other words, the end always justifies the means. In the dim past when thinking began to replace brute strength, those who sought to rule the cave had to put groups together to achieve the upper hand. That usually meant the offer of a reward -"In return for your support, you can be in charge Or of butchering the antelope. You can sleep closest to the fire. by pat- tern. A decision is expected after Rothwell discusses the park situation with city officials. Apprehensions were not nearly so pronounced about the subdivision proposal around 4000 West. Downzoning - Decision Hunter Delayed In Rothwell said a considerable amount of open space will be left for the widening of 2700 South, which is scheduled to become a major throughfare through the area. The property on both sides of 2700 South will be landscaped to provide a buffer between the residential area south of the street and an industrial park to the north, he commented. The Landscaped area will be maintained by an association of industrial park tenants, Rothwell added. No objections were registered against either Ivory and Company proposal by the small crowd attending Thursdays session. WEST VALLEY. No decision was reached here Thursday on a proposal to downione 143 acres in Hunter. The City Planning Commission delayed a ruling on a request to downzone 143 acres between 3800 and 4100 South from 5200 to 5600 West after Planning Director Joe Moore said he needed further study before offering a recommendation. Planners also noted that Kent Ekstrom, whose application for 3 (twin homes sharing 6,000 square foot lots) encouraged the downzoning action by area residents, had appealed the Planning Commissions denial of the request to the City Commission. R-l-- Ekstrom has held reportedly meetings with area residents. When Ekstroms case comes before the City Commission, planners would like to see if those meetings have weakened residential opposition to the twin homes, board chairman Budd Rich said. Ekstrom had proposed 3 zoning for a twin home development on five acres at 5324 W. 4100 South. The prois zoned WEST VALLEY. A new fire stu tion in Hunter is expected to be ready for occupancy Jan 1, following Fit Commission action here Tuesday The commission awarded a cm tract to CIC, Inc. to construct a two-bafire station at about 4120 So 6400 West for $131,199 The CIC bid was the lowest of five Offers submitted to city officials ranged as high as $188,000. Commissioner Renee Mackay said One bidder whose proposal was not accepted challenged the commissions action, claiming that CIC and another low bidder had not met conditions spelled out in bid specifications Glenn Philipoom said CiC had net complied with specifications lequir ing completion of the station within 30 days of Jan 1 He said CIC s bid anticipated a Feb 28 completion date. negotiations indicated the station would be finished within the prescribed period. As long as it (the station) is by Dec. 31, thats the critical thing, said Greenhalgh, noting that the commission was obligated to sign an agreement in the best interests of city residents West Valleys fire department will per- mitting duplexes. Residents of the area claimed that zoning allowing multiple units in the area was a mistake. They then initiated a drive to replace all zoning for multiple units in their area with zoning permitting only single family homes. Jots Agraz reasoning behind FLOODING . . . xploint location lor flood control park In residential development. - Contract Awarded For Hunter Station Philipoom Construction Co estimated the cost of the project at about $155,000, with all work to be completed by Dec 31 City Attorney Ron Greenhalgh said CIC would meet the occupancy date (Dec. 31) and that subsequent R-l-- perty currently City Fire Department begin operations Jan 1 Since both the CIC and Philipoom bids would permit occupancy by that date, it was in the citys best interests to accept the low er bid. the attorney said Chief William Lukens added that specifications required completion within 30 working days of Jan 1, not a straight 30 days But Philipoom said. West Valley shouln not have requested bids based on specific requirements unless it me ant to stick to those specifications Our bid was given in good faith based on contract documents, not on If it had negotiations afterward been, we would have considered other factors. Philipoom said If a contract is awarded based on similar specifications, then you can bid apples lor apples, he added The Hunter fire station is one of three w hich city officials plan to have in operation Jan One station will be located in the rear portion of City Hall, 2470 So Redwood Road Administrative offices will be stationed at that site City officials also are negotiating with the county for usage of the Beaver Street station until West Valley is in a position to construct a second new station Lukens expects to hire three division chiefs in the next month to six w eeks and hopes to have a number of vehicles ready by Dec 15 Commissioners Tuesday approved the purchase of four fire cars to be used by higher-rankindepartment officials 1 g Jim Cornwell Because mans greatest fault is his greed, it was simple for one would-b- e chief or the other to raise the ante. Now and then the bidding probably came to a halt when one tired of the game and bludgeoned his opponent with a stone axe. But more civilized methods gradually prevailed and clouting the other candidate on the noggin became socially unacceptable. So the site and the subdivisions street individual whose support was sought turned his back on one aspirant and said to the other, What are you offering? He probably received a reply like, You can butcher the antelope, sleep next to the fire and take your choice of the captive women. It takes little imagination to guess where it went from there. Someone acquired the sabre-toot- h slope-skulle- d tiger skin and someone else got to wear the bears tooth necklace -and so on. If it sounds ridiculous dont laugh. It hasnt changed in format -just proximity. By that we mean the promises still go on with one important alteration. When the cave leader didnt do what he said hed do, someone turned the stone axe on him. Today, the politician and the voter seldom live in the same cave. So when disenchanted voters feel theyve been deliberately misled, they cant get their hands on the rascal who told the fibs. - Today, politicians operate on the theory that time heals all wounds. If they have a lengthy term of office, theyre confident that by the time they run again their falsehoods will have been forgotten. And sure enough - most voters forget. And theyre just as gullible when the next election comes along as they were for the last one. Which, unfortunately, Is a reflection of mans thought processes. If he analyzed this routine from the start, hed be more calculating in his choice. For one thing hed realize the exaggerated benefits he was promised were entirely dependent on the economy. The government isnt a nebulous thing hovering overhead protecand providing paternal-lik- e tion. Its us - you and you and me. And it can be benevolent only to the limit that its subjects are willing to be taxed. Government cant give people anything - it can only take away from them and then return some portion of whats been taken. True, not all promises are financial ones. Some imply ability to neg otiate with a potential enemy or to give added benefits to one group or another. Those promises, too, should be scrutinized closely by the voter. In many cases whats promised is unattainable. Or requires ratification by another group of public officials and cant be achieved simply by the candidate making a promise. These, then, are some of the flaws of politics. Theyve brought us a nation led by rather than statesmen. In the face of all this, its understandable many have been turned off on the political process. They argue, with a grain of truth, that it doesnt matter who fails to keep promises - the end result is the same. But thats being unduly resigned to a fate nobody wants. Well never change a bad system unless we make our voices heard. That means casting a ballot that reflects our opposition to the way its being done and encourages the candidate who refuses to make promises he knows he can't keep. We need to substitute thought-powe- r for greed and to ask our government only for those things that are in the best interests of the entire populace, not just pressure groups you say? Utopian theory Youre positively right. Yet not beyond our ability to achieve if we quit offering our vote to the highest bidder in the promise market - if we overcome this human greed. Which is written with the conviction that some honest, dedicated people will continue to be politically involved If they, too, become disenchanted, were doomed to sink deeper into this political morass. full-we- ll g J V. I til - r - .. I r-- -- |
