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Show f- tfa New Tri-Cit- y Dispatch Gets Praise, Criticism 4 Bv Deter Scarlet Tnbune Staff Writer Mayor A diNpatching system for three communities in the southwestern portion of Salt Lake County has attracted both fans and critics in its first six months of operation The system Dispatch. is it lie said the police chiefs of the three communities have worked closely together putting the system together Quite Pleased- "Tri-Cit- "I'm really quite operated Jordan tor by South pleased with the system. Occasionally there's a hitch, hut there always is, the Riverton mayor said. We use the system more than the others and we have found no problems with it. Although Bluffdale's Mayor Wanlass said his t ity received a $2,400 bill for only telephone calls through the system. Mayor White said he is satisfied with costs assessed to Riverton. I'm satisfied with the costs we've been asses sed. They seem to lx fair and equitable, he said. But Mayor Wanlass is not so sure Study Alternatives "Were still figuring out whats best for us. explained Mayor Wanlass. "We're still looking at several alternatives " The mayor is also uu- - it self, Riverton and Rlulf-dale- . Emergency services smh as police, fire and emergency medical technicians are dispatched thi ough It Riverton Mayor Lowell D White praises the system "We've 1mcii in the system now for aimut six months and it is working out beautifully." he explains. d and specifically its cot to the three communities. And Bluffdale Mayor la'e G. Wanlass expresses cautious optimism about the dispatching system, but admits that participation may lx ton costly for ISluffdale Picnic Reservations Opened for Forest The Wasatch National Forest again this year is taking reservations for group picnic and camping areas in the Salt Lake Ranger District. And there is good news for groups preferring Big Cottonwood Canyon The Pint Grove picnic area will reopen this summer, according to Forest Service officials. The site, located within Jordan Pines, was closed last ' .summer for reconstruction. YCC Project The work in Pine Grove was performed by the Youth Conservation Corps. New facilities include diard surfacing of the area, 14 new tables, new grills and fire circles and a rock retaining wall. Pine Grove will accomodate ISO people. " While Pine Grove will reopen, Por.derosa Grove in Jordan Pines will close for reconstruction. Reservations for Ponderosa Grove will be taken through June 29. This summer will conclude the reconsruction work at Jordan Pines. Spruces Project -- ' The reconstruction of the Spruces recreation area, also in Big Cottonwood Canyon, will continue through the 190 summer season, officials said. Rescrv ations Jor that area will not Ik taken because of that. - Mueller Park group picnic area and the Bountiful Peak group camping areas in Davis County will again he available for reservation this year. In the Stansbury Mountains in Tooele County, group camping is available by reservation at the Boy -- Scout, Upper Narrows All campgrounds. are located and Cottonwood in South Willow Canyon Stansbury Sites - The Salt Lake Ranger District began accepting reservations for all areas except the Stansbury Mountain sites Tuesday. The Stansbury areas will be available beginning Monday. Reservations may be made by telephone or in person. The ranger district office at 6944 S. 3t0 East is open Monday through Friday at 7:43 a.m Officials said a small fee will be charged lor the reservation of all sites Funds collected help defray administrative and maintenance costs Vr $2,409 bill. been a beetle year for all the cities (South It's and Jordan, Bluffdale). Weve never been able to sit down nd evaluate the thing as three mayors. I dont know if it's an overcharge." he said of the bill from South Jordan. "At this time I feel it may be too much because we haven't received the full benefit of Wanlass added. Mayor enchantment about the See Page Jan. Richard Evans, left, Bob Evans HuLLADAY The white brick wall located on the Heughes Canyon Estates subdivision. 6200 South, east of Wasatch Boulevard, regarded by some as an and recently destroyed by vandals, is "eyesore" expected to be restored by next spring "We will rebuild it in the spring when we can hire an armed guard to watch it," commented Heughes Canyon developer Dean Kesler, who defended construction of the wall because it is a requirement of the Salt Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Kesler added that Canyon Cove, a development down the boulevard from the wall, has 10 or 29 homes going up about that time and were going to get together and hire a sec unty guard to sit down ami watch the wall all night." Obviously, vandalism is not the answer. The vandals, believed to he adults, were apparently attempting to make a statement. But some nearby residents agreed that alternative methods would have been more appropriate and successful John Keyser of Holladay, said, I run by it and drive by it every day. Its the property of the owners and shouldnt have been vandalized We had no way of knowing what it may look like. It really did get in the way of my running route but if whoever the vandals were didnt like it. they should have gone through other means. "Another approach, like going to the planning commission or to the owner would have been better and probably more successful. The most confronting fact is that it is white. The construction is done well, the shape and the design of the arches is nice. But people are used to watching the mountainside. Pines and evergreens around it would probably make a more pleasing appearance." Landscaping Planned And according to Mr. Kesler, thats exactly what he has in mind. We havent had the opportunity to It looks complete it. Its like a house barren. If they'll give me a chance without breaking me first I'll finish it. We will landscape later with trees and flowers, then it wont stand out like a sore thumb. Any wall, any color, anywhere will stand out like a sore thumb with nothing around it. But some local architects feel the wall could have been designed with greater consideration for the surrounding environment. Joseph Linton, an architect with Environmental Associated Landscape Architects, said, "I drove by it and I don't like it. It has improper scale in relationship with the boulevard and the texture and color are very opaque. Its too agressive and poorly half-buil- 24 p.in. Jan. 23 to lx romping about neighborhoods They told her that such unusual behavior could he an indication ol rabies Evasive Animal The division and Mrs Evans did not know at the time that Mr. and Mrs M.ixwcdl had boon caring for the raccoon Mrs Maxwell said Rocky had bad all of his shots and was a tame pet. But the thought of a rabid raccoon I Tightened mothers in the area because theie arc numerous children in the young neighborhood So that evening, tin neighbors hegan looking for the raccoon The evasive animal was seen running trom hush to hush and even crawling on somebody's roof The search party finally cornered Rocky in a clump ol hushes at Dick I'rry's house, 9955-73East Hob Evans Jr . 19, reached into the bushes, hut Rocky wrapped his legs around Bob's arm and bit his thumb. "I couldn't shake him off I couldnt believe how strong that (raccoon) was," he said 2j'afcv the Christensen display rac coon that led day-lon- g Wily Raccoon wily chase. t. designed Youd think they had some lug secret don't know what they're trying to hide up there I suppose a wood fence or something with belter detailed masonry would he more appropriate " And Wayne Bingham, a partner with Mr. Linton, said, it looks like "white sl'im him k." meaning mml or clay in architectural terms He added something with natural tones would have liecn more appropriate and that there are many "beautiful open lences that still give a sense ol privacy yet relate to something behind them " Rut Mr. Kesler, v.ho said he is out $10,900 you cant get insurance for a wall," said he has tried constructmg other walls Fence on Site Previously He said the hill is used mostly by drive vehicles. When there was a barbed wire fence there heforc, he continued, someone pulled the posts down, cut the chain off the gate and stole the chain. He said IHople have repeatedly tore signs dowii. He added the wall was necessary because the zoning commission wanted to limit access to Wasatch Boulevard. "They don't want kids running into the streets. He said he could have put up a wood fence but felt it would be cheap to look at." The wall, which was not designed by an architect, was the engineer's and my idea of what would meet the requirements and still look nice." He said he could have sold the lots, then run He said another developer still has the requirement from the county to build a wall. We did it when we were supposed to. But I'd rather put the wall up first so we so people think it s going to be a can attract people nice subdivision. Although he said he chose white "because we liked it," he added that painting the wall is "being considered. We're just putting otf some ol those decisions until the spring." As for the height of the structure, Ken Jones ol the Sait Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission said the subdivision ordinance requires a chain link fence or its equivalent along streets. "We only all open ditches and chain link fence." required him to put in a He said the department is not concerned with the non-acce- structures. Some architects approve They got Rocky's caretaker to bring out his cage and when the wilv raccoon saw his home, he dashed inside, ending his day of freedom Rocky is a pet raccoon that was being tended by Brad and Debbie Maxwell, in the neighborhood near 9lo0 S 730 Fast, as a favor for a friend But some time oil the morning ol an 3. Rocky managed to slip between some sections of his cage complex and run to 9 .1 Ireedom He was first spotted by Kubard Evans, K, David Christensen, 7. and Chuik Rawlings. 9, as they were walking to school at H a ni Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs Bob Evans. 9952-73East, later giggled. "I thought it was skunk at first." David, however, correctly ldciitdied the strange creature as a raccoon Furry Creature Excited with their discovery, the children ran to their homes to report the raccoon to their mothers. Sirs. Evans then decided that her first action would be to stay inside her home, aw ay from any possible contact with rac9 coons She called the Division of Wildlife Resources to ask them to take the furry creature away. They said Mrs. Evans would have to capture the raccoon herself. Then, in two days, someone from the division might be able to haul away the fugitive beast. However, they also told her that January is an unusual time tor rac Rigged a Rope Evans Sr rigged up a loop of rope on the end of a conduit pipe to try to lasso Rocky, hut the raccoon just held the rope away with his nimble lorepaws With a group effort, though, Rocky was startled from behind and ran into the loop. He was finally caught. The Maxwells had been told of the raccoon hunt and brought Roc ky's cage to the capture site. Mr. Evans walked towards the cage to let Rocky go, but he didnt see a deep fish pond in the I'rry's yard lit fell in But Mr. Evans managed to hold onto Rocky and put the raccoon near his cage. Rocky took the chance to slip back into his home. After being frightened by the raccoon. Mrs. Evans later sympathized with the animal. Its no wonder it was scared, with all those people chasing it around. Sometimes I think it's the people who're really wild. Bol) West Valley Spokesman Rebuts Study Results Special to The Tribune GRANGER Comparing the costs of operating the proposed West Valley City, comprised of Granger, Hunter and Redwood, to those of Ogden does not give an accurate picture of what it will cost to fund the new city, according to a spokesman for proponents of the incorporation issue. Justice of the Peace Henry' Price said that although the two cities may be similar in population, tl y differ in every other way. West Valley City is a bed r jom-typ- e community, people reside here and work outside the community and many businesses are owned or managed by persons residing outside the community, he said. See Page S-fi color of of Mr. Kesler' s selection. A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING Scented Soaps Antique style jars Dried Flowers Copper gifts Brass Items Candles Figurines Posters Greeting Cards Glass Wear Wood HOURS: MON. FRI. 10-- 9 SAT. Ill 6. 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Rocky was now cornered lie had to turn and fight The seven men who had i based him all evening were determined to caUh him, despite their many frustrated attempts When they tried to grab Roiky, he wrapped his legs around the ag gressor's arm and bit his thumb When they tried to lasso him. he i aught the rope and held it bin k Riverton the service," S 17. 1980 Sandy Posse Corners , Finally Cages Coon sure about the 10-1- 2 Questions Efficiency But Riverton City Count ilman Don L. Beck-steaquestions the sy- stems efficiency said White South Jordan bought the necessary equipment for the system and operates The Sail Lake Ti ihutie, Thursday, January ijMI hpwm Jesse Joans 8400 So. 1300 SANDY 255-994- 3 INSIDE DAN'S E. |