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Show ecision n Cardiff Land By JACK MONSuN tion board was warned its budget may run short this year because of the ordering s of six in 1969, but not purchased and paid for until the 1970 budget. The shortage could amount to as much as $14,000. The board was also advised that a budget for operation of the South Jordan Equestrian Fark should be set up separately so that funds from other parks and projects are not siphoned off into the Deseret News Staff Writer Use of the controversial 120 Cardiff property in Big Cottonwood Canyon remained as undecided today as mini-busse- acres of ever. In answer to a query from the Salt Lake County Commission, The County Recreation Board today advised commissioners it had no use or plans for the property. The property was purchased for $108,000 in 1968 after the recreation board suggested the county make a recreation feasibility study of the land. PAYS $60,000 The county has paid approximately $60,000 on the con- equestrian operation. . tract. Commissioner Royal DAY Commissioner County Royal K. Hunt explained that operation of the park will cost approximately $200 per day, and that horse owners have indicated they would not pay anywhere near that for use of 4he facility. .The county commission also is considering moving the annual county fair from Murray to the Equestrian Park in South Jordan, Hunt said. The board also elected Mrs. Esther Landa as board chairman. She is serving her sec-- . ond term as. a member of the board. It will also be her second term1 as chairman. Vice chairman will be Marlon S. Bateman. Retiring chairman is Briant Stringham Jr. $200 A K. Hunt said today the commis' sion would make of the as inspection property soon as the snow melts. Then, well make a decision as to what will ba done,. ' on-si- te Hunt said. The purchase of the Cardiff land and objections by County Auditor Glen , Palmer in paying for it were among factors which led to ths calling of a grand jury in 1969. In other action, the recrea County Helps Ballet , Hockey pond on Little Cottonwood Creek and straightening a dangerous intersection. Approval was given for Commissioner Royal K. Hunt and Marlon Bateman, county recreation board member, to attend the Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference, Feb. 28 to March 5, in Anaheim, Calif., cost $360. C o mmissioners approved sending William M. Timmins and Douglas E. Thomsen, both personnel employes, to the Western Regional Public Personnel Association conference in Seattle, April cost $340. Contributions of $3,800 were handed two organizations Thursday by Salt Lake County commissioners as they recessed a Thursday meeting until Tuesday at 10 a.m. A donation of $3,000 was sent to the Ballet West and $800 to the Utah Amateur Association. The money was in the countys 1970 budget. also Commissioners approved paying $32,100 to Grant A. and Alton V. Jensen for land at East. The land will be utilized in construction of a flood retention Hockey 59C0-9t- h 19-2- Expert On Pollution Shows Films At U. Of U. Tonight The chairman of President Nixons Task Force on Pollution, Dr. Arie movies and slides about Our Troubled Air tonight at 8 p.m. slated for meeting, Mark Greene Hall, University 9f Utah, is sponsored by the Chemical Engineering The t, cated source irritants in Haagen-Sini- t, chemprofessor of istry at the California Institute of Technology, will show - Haagen-Smi- - who and first locause of Los Angeles the considered smog, modern of the grandfather campaign against air pollution, according to University Chemical Engineering officials. He was to address chemical engineers at 4 p.m. on the Chemistry and subject of Physiology of Air Pollution. DESERET The action of Streets Commissioner George B. Catmull in ordering the historic tree cut down, ignoring recommendations of the Salt Lake Shade Tree Commission, was termed and arbitrary precipitous by the artists group in a letter addressed to Catmull. TOO MUCH DESTROYED Excluding any arguments about the merits of the tree's case, your unilateral action as an elected officer points up one of the frightening aspects the of our present culture, letter read. Too much that is pleasing and aesthetic is being destroyed in the name of conformity. The public is becoming aware of the many problems which affect the quality of the letter continued. living, They expect public officials to give opportunities for all aides to be heard fully. The day of the arbitrary dictator engineer should be over. He has done too much damage to pur environment already. Commissioner 'Meanwhile, Conrad B. Harrison said the matter is under study and consideration by the City Commission.' Well be making recom Friday, mrtjfi'-- 20, 1970 February 'in C7 2 Dedicated Policemen Honored By Club Two police officers dedi- cated to enforcing the law whether in or out of uniform were honored today by the Salt Lake City Exchange Club. Presented plaques and recognized at a noon luncheon of the club at the Hotel Utah Junior Ballroom were: Richard William (Bill) Timmerman, a Salt Lake County deputy sheriff since February 1963, who was attacked and critically injured last December by a prisun parolee, and Alfred E. Garcia, a Salt Lake City police officer with the deCrime Prevention and Community Relatons Division. Both officers, who were hailed for their long and dedicated records in law eniorce-men- t and for devotion to community and nation, were presented awards by Exchange Club President Dr. Avard A. Rigby. The presentations were partments made as part of Crime Prevention Week, which ends Saturday. Jack A. Olson, executive secretary of the Utah is Association, of the Exchange president Clubs Crime Prevention Committee. Described by his friends as a nice guy, quiet and easy to get along with and dedicated to his job, Timmerman was. cited by Rigby as an outstanding officer, particularly effective in his dealings with children. Bill Timmerman is an officer of the law whose day does not end with the duty shift, Rigby told the luncheon meeting. which also heard an address by Charles H. Bullock, Salt Lake City, special agent for the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, U.S. Justice Department. ..J Alfred E. Garcia . . . friend to youth Garcia has given untoijj hours of tipie for which- gy has not been compensated.!! has cleared many cases thit J would have defeated lesser of-J-j ficers, Rigby said. arid bnf- , A former iootball ketball star at West High; ' Gahgia was commended for' trying to prevent young j pie froth, becoming involved In, 5 crime arid delinquency. - ' Richard W. Timmerman . . Wins Award if , men and women and ' older people in minority groiijj areas, was recognized f$w being a pillar of goodwfJJ and understanding. Rigby told of Timmermans valor in, attempting to arrest the parolee, since returned to the prison, and of the injured officer's long period in a Murray hospital where he was in condition. a Because of his injuries the officer still has not been able to return to duty. ' Timmerman is an officer who takes his job as ah officer seriously, Rigby said. The Exchange Club of Salt Lake City and every citizen of Salt Lake County owes him a debt of gratitude, the club president said. to Garcia, , The presentation who has been a member of the Salt Lake City Police Department since 1959, also cited his service beyond the call of duty. Garcia, who was honored for his work with many young Taxpayers i j 41 V CONSTIPATED DUE TO LACK OT FOOD BULK IN YOURNjjfET Heme Fire Probe Continues Investigation is not yet com- plete in the fire last Sunday which caused heavy damage to a home at 2100 E. Clay-bour- Ave. (2800 South), where a husband and wife shootout occurred a lew days previous. Sheriffs Detective Parley Blight said arson is suspected. Mrs. Julie B. Edwards, 25, and her estranged husband, Glenn L. Edwards, 32, were slightly wounded in the exchange. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. In connection with the case, bondsman William Hughes was criticized by Justice of the Peace Charles A. Jones for furnishing $25,000 bond to free Edwards for only $275 cash. The county attorneys office said it might investigate resources to make Hughes sure he could cover a $25,000 bond. t Hughes denied anything Do It Yourself And Save High Labor Costs! HEAVIEST WEIGHT! THE FINEST MADE! 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Mrs. Bullough said the former Shade Tree Commission members had not received any notification yet from the City Commission that their resignations had been accepted. DON'T MISS Til NEW MIRROR TYPE FINISH! A Month Later: Tree Cutting Still Protested Utah Artists Associated have added their protest to many others over the cutting down of Pioneer Tree No. 1 at 1712 Windsor St. last month. NEWS, frMyOtyl' 486-21- BANK AMERICARD MASTER CHARGE ACCEPTED HERE 21 ALWAYS PLENTY QF FREE PARKING )..! JPUWM4 iijt1 m um,i mm |