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Show For West Valley Commission Meeting UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION 467 EAST 3RD SOUTH SALT LATE CITY, UT Dancing And Drug Laws On Go-g- o C nJm WEST VALLEY. Ordinances indanctended to strictly prohibit ing and the possession of drug paraphernalia in this city are expected to be considered today (Thursday) by the City Commission Two ordinances regulating the activities of bar and private club employes, including dancers, and a third stiffening controls over products are set for presentation to the commission at 5 p m today. Ordinances requiring motorists in the city to have automobile insurance and establishing procedures covering fines, licenses and bonds are also on the agenda The dancing ordinance, in effect, is designed to make conditions go-g- o drug-relate- d go-g- o so restrictive that dancers will be hesitant to ply their trade in the city, said Assistant City Attorney Mike Hutchings. Its an attempt, in a sense, to clean up the city. The city cannot legislate morality, but it can prevent negative situations, Hutchings explained. Undercover investigations by vice squad officers revealed that actions which are prohibited as being lewd often occur in connection with dancing, Hutchings said Mingling with patrons, on some occasions, involves solicitation of sex acts, he contended. If approved, the new ordinance would require all tavern dancers, both paid and amateur, to wear bikini tops rather than pasties, and would prevent dancers from mingling with the crowd. While preventing dancers from mingling is not a source of concern for some tavern owners with dancers, the bikini-torequirement is, said the operator of one such establishment in the city. If they require the bikini top, we might as well close up, she said Tuesday. The ordinance also would enable law enforcement officers to enforce more strictly a requirement that dancers be separated from the crowd by at least six feet, the attorney said Violations of the ordinance could result in the forfeiture of a $750 bond which dancers will have to post with the city upon receiving a $10 license Dancers must have the license in their possession while performing, the ordinance states. The ordinance also requires any o dancers to booking agents for a and obtain a $50 bond $500 post license, plus $1 for each dancer represented by the agent or agency The intent of the ordinance is not to completely outlaw, but to properly go-g- o "HI" . . . With Santa pasting by on Market Street, youngster held by his father was so enthused he used both hands in his greeting. Throngs Line Streets, 36th To Mall SEASONAL ADVICE . . . While Mrs. Claus greets Granger parade watchers with a smile, Santa appears to admonish youngsters to "be good." Thousands turned out for annual event. - Parading Santa Claus GRANGER. Youngsters from com- munities throughout the Green Sheets west valley area got a glimpse of Santa Claus Friday morning, marking the official start of the 1980 Christmas shopping season. Parades in two communities at 9 a.m. and Magna at 10:30 - drew residents out into comparatively pleasant conditions that were in contrast to the day after Thanksgiving a year ago. The 1979 parades found marchers tromping through snow that measured in the half-foo- t range. More than four dozen entries participated in the parade at Granger, making it the largest since the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce started sponsoring the event in the 1970s. Crowds lining the streets, estimated conservatively at 15,000, but as high as 25,000, were thought to represent the p',er't,! greatest turnout. Those participating in the parade led the praise for a shorter parade route, which started at 3600 West, rather than 4000 West of previous years. Winding up at Valley Fair Mall, the parade brought Santa and Mrs. Claus into town for youngsters to relate their Christmas wishes. A variety of commercial and civic organization entries were involved in the procession, with the traditional parade sounds provided by a half dozen bands. Both Granger and high appearing at Magna and the of Granger high performing at Granger. Is Greeted Friday Santa Claus, after dismounting from the county fire truck at Magna, passed out treats to the youngsters in Four Sections -- - front of Webster elementary, then proceeded to Arbor Park Shopping Center for a repeat performance. 44 Pages -- Kearns high schools were represented by bands, as well as other groups, as were Valley, Kennedy, Brockbank and Kearns junior highs. Joining state legislators in the parade were local government officials, those of West Valley City, whose police officers were in charge of controlling traffic. While the parade at Magna had no less enthusiasm, it was considerably smaller in size, with bands of Brockbank and Kennedy junior highs providing music. Each parade had an award-winninprecision drill team, with the Spinnakers of Cyprus g Police Investigating Ring, Stereo Theft WEST VALLEY. Police here are investigating the theft Thursday of items worth $2,500 from the Peter Condas residence, 3548 Holmberg. Burglars entered through the rear door of the Condas apartment, West Valley Officer Kelly Davis said. Condas told Officer Davis that a stereo, speakers, three gold crosses, two pearl earrings, a $1,500 wedding ring and $50 cash. HHedtOftStcy THE VOICE OF WEST VALLEY CITY UTAH Published weekly Thursday, Dec. 4, the kids were passing through the stage where stockings on the fireplace held great mystique, life was un- complicated. Even when they were going through Barbie dolls and tricy- cles, coaster wagons and neck- laces, rings and wrist watches, we had no concern about the approach of Christmas. There was some usually major gift they had their eyes on and as long as it appeared under the tree, the remainder of the wrap- ped packages were okay with but a p go-g- Slt Lake City UT 8JMJ7 See oid cl.iss iostaq P SO r y ar Subscription r.iti 1980 USPS p Volume26, Number 48 Aii .lepartments - 656-38- 0 262 6682 For Holladay Engineer Free Press Essay Wins Honor A MURRAY. free press safeguards my freedoms because a free press is the guardian of democracy, and I believe passionatewrote Holladay ly in democracy, resident Robert D. Goff. Goffs entry in the second annual First Amendment Contest sponsored by the National Press Assn, has taken its first step toward national honors by winning the local contest, sponsored by the Green Sheet Newspapers. It will now be entered in state competition under sponsorship of the Utah Press Assn, where it will be eligible for a $100 prize and a chance to be judged nationally. Mr. Goff will receive $50 from the Green Sheet for his entry. The Holla-da- y resident is a consulting engineer for Coon, King and Knowlton and resides at 1899 Sycamore Lane. This years contest drew nearly twice as many entries as did that of a year ago when the Green Sheets winner was also the state winner. Hunter resident Barbara 5087 Chippewa PL, claimed the $25 second prize and third prize of $15 will go to East Millcreek resident Elinor G. Hyde, 3388 Monte Verde Dr. Last years winner, Eva Van- - Rasmussen, here's a point When At US E Souih Salt t a We City UT 841 go-g- o Wagoner, 3197 So. 7945 West, Magna, was accorded honorable mention, along with Debbie Eldredge, 4409 So. 5400 West, Hunter. Mr. Goffs essay dubbed a truly free press a responsible press, calling it the watchdog of public officials, clearly reporting all public action and challenging any deviation from the public interest toward personal or group advantage. Goff also suggested that a truly free press is the public educator of the citizenry in a democracy. He suggested that a truly free press is alert to the needs of political democracy and fosters a stronger democracy by vigorously supporting and strengthening that democracy against the designs of would-b- e dic- Mr. Goff's essay will be reproduced in its entirety m a future issue of the Green Sheet. Sold Second Day! regulate tavern dancing, said Hutchings, admitting that provisions make it difficult for dancers to comply with the law and still benefit economically As a icsult, they probably will be forced to confine their dancing to other sections of the valley where regulations ate less prohibitive, he said The drug paraphernalia ordinance is a model statute winch has been adopted by 10 to 15 othu states, and has withstood legal challenges. Hutchings said He did not specify what states those were Any materials or equipment involved in the cultivation, manufacturing or consumption of marijuana or othei illegal d'ugs will be il'egal undei tc ms of the oi cm am This u, lades bongs ai.d ; n - used for srriokmg marijuana s .des and balances tor weighing tnc chug and othei equipment oruirmnly any associated with drug consumption In and of themselves many of the items aie not illegal, Hutchings said Before they become illegal, city attorneys must prove the objects were intended for use with an illegal drug, he added The ordinance ' gives some ammo to efforts to prohibit the sale and resale of paraphernalia at head shops and at some swap meets by permitting tighter law enforcement Hutchings said This puts it underground," he noted City Board - Thurman Woman Is Appointed WEST VALLEY Rhea Thurman has been appointed by city officials here to fill a vacancv on the West Valley Board of Adjustment A long time West Valley area resi dent, Mrs Thurman 3808 So 4400 West, joins Charlie Clay, Keith Sorensen and Darlene Hu'chison on the board In addition, the City Commission Tuesday named Willaid Harbrecht 2954 Millerama Ave to serve as an alternate member ot the board For Mrs Thurman a beautician and housewife, the appointment marks her first experience in government operations, she said She and her husband Ronald are the parents ot five In other ac 'p luesdav i e City Commission appro.ee ihc purchase of mobile phone units for six city . departments We had the first call the day the ad came out and sold it the next day We were pleased with Green Sheet results! Mrs Paul Curtis, 2531 Eastbourne Dr., relating what happened when 35 YARDS of rod heavy plush pile carpet, like new. Also red velvet tie back drapes $200 takes both. ad m Utah's most widely circulated weekly newspapers to sell a sizeable supply of carpet. The Cottonwood Heights lady found results quick and costs inexpensive in the Green Sheet. People use classified ads to buy, look for sell, rent, trade, help, find lost items and convey personal messages. They get results because the Green Sheet reaches homes where over 50,000 more than 210,000 potential readers reside. 2 to place your ad Save Dial $1 by paying before it runs. she used a classified The 613 pho: c system, w huh will be used by the building inspection, animal control, plaraing and zoning, and highway departments will be in service by the end of January, purchasing agent Katie Dastrup said Commissioner Renee Mackay presented certificates of commendation to William and Thomas Thulin for their woi k m preparing the West Council float for Valley the West Valley Aiea Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade held here Fridav City-Hunt- job-hun- t, mid-valle- y 262-668- tators. Burglars Hit Garage Thursday For Tools The writer noted, I have used the term truly free press to describe the ideal press in a democracy. Historically and today much of our press falls short of being a truly free press. Likewise our democracy falls short of being an ideal democracy. But I believe that the shared quest toward the ideal in a free press and in democracy can and must develop together if we are to realize the greatness that is in inherent in our way of life, and in America. WEST VALLEY. The theft of tools valued at $865 was reported to West Valley police here Thursday. Burglars allegedly entered a garage at 4444 San Carlos Place, removing a variety of tools owned by Doyce Coates. Among the items reported stolen were a toolbox, timing light, saw, grinder, torque wrench and drill Rhea Thurman by Jim Cornwell moments glance. But now theyve grown up and the shoes on the other foot. They ask pointed questions of their Dad about appealing Christmas gifts. And while hes grateful for all Yuletide offerings, hes hard to buy for because theres so little he needs. In affordable gifts, that is. Probably most everyone our age who grew up in a area longingly examined a in growing-u- p wish book years. That was the Monky Ward or catalogue. The nicknames arent ours - they were common in those days when these were the only mail order houses of consequence and their catalogues Rears-Sawbuc- Chick Sale? That was a name applied to a small structure at the end of the path which served as the family comfort station. Other designations were the (or more, as the case might be) or the outhouse. Better ones had halfmoons, stars or circles carved in them for ventilation. Both youngsters and adults found all sorts of things in the wish book and Christmas was a parand ticularly wishy time. Now M-R-have fostered so many other mail order houses that the wish book has become quite commonplace. two-hol- S k filled two purposes - reading and then being utilized in the Chick Sale. -- However there wish book. It comes from that splendiferous Texas department store, Nieman-Marcu- s of Dallas. is an uncom- mon Over the years its become the epitome of catalogues. On its pages are Christmas gifts beyond compare. It in fact solves our problem of providing the kids a list of major gifts wed cherish under the tree. Here are a few from this years N-wish book: Though were not sure wed like the cleanup problem, wed be the envy of the neighbors if someone gave us a matched set of ostriches. Theyre being raised for the purpose right from the eggs and for $1,500 you can have a pair delivered to your door. If nothing else, the eggs would make marvelous omelets. One ostrich egg is equal to 23 grade A large hen eggs! If that doesnt appeal to the family, wed settle for a fur coat Nieman Marcus offers this year. Its natural wolverine; Mength and has a hood. And its modestly priced at The catalogue suggests early orders - theyll go fast only $13,500. -- ! While Country Western music isnt our bag, weve been listen- ing a bit to Chet Atkins as he strums his guitar. rather simple. It sounds Enough so that were thinking of taking lessons. Now good artists must have good instruments and its coincidental that the catalogue has a great guitar available. This one is a custom-designeMartin made of Brazilian rosewood with solid gold bridge tuning pegs pins, triple and an ebony finger board. will see to it that this Now N-music-make- r is under our tree for a mere $9,500. In no time at all well and be picking out Tweedle-duTweedle-deOr whatever the guitarists counterpart of that piano d D-4- gold-plate- e. d classic might be The kids no doubt recall their Dad is a somewhat unenthusiastic traveler yet is interested in geography So they might consider a globe as a gift. This one is in diameter, weighs 495 pounds and is scaled one inch to 221 miles. Motor-driveit turns two revolutions each minute. A trifle complicated, evidently, for a representative of Rand McNally delivers and installs it But for only $14,500 - and after all, tis more blessed to give than to receive Probably, when Christmas arrives, well settle for a more modest the gift. And this book has - a laser-ru- t hardwoodjustyo-y- thing with replaceable wooden axle, string and insructions For only $17.50. The clincher is that its emblazoned with a Nieman Marcus seal so everyone will know youre a dumdum who knows his ! o yo-yo- J V. I |