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Show 6 ; THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, Sept. 20, 1984 Concept Is Explored County Crews Taking Flood Control Steps MAGNA. County flood control personnel have been working the past several weeks to unplug the drain in the Hercules Pit and shore up the sides of Coon Valley Wash. Two weeks ago the pit was filled to capacity with water after a heavy rain. Ordinarily the runoff would have flowed through the, pipe under the natural drain, but debris from the spring runoff had 4100 South into plugged the conduit, creating a small lake. According to flood control ofwash has ficials, the become a miniature canyon because of erosion caused by the flow. Currently crews are trying to minimize the damage by' stabilizing the channel with a rock lining and other structural improvements. Other flood control measures are also being implemented in this area through construction of the Coon Ca nyon storm drain that will run down 8800 West to Copper Community once-shallo- park. A contract has been awarded to Weaver Construction Co. for $249, 971.90 to handle the runoff south of that area. The project .will be completed with Community Development funds, combined with $75,000 being paid by Granite School District. Excavation should begin this week, according to Kent Broadhead, field engineer Under the county highway division who is in charge of the work. Work will begin at 2600 South where potholes are being dug to determine utility line location and ground elevation. ' The line will extend from 3100 to 2100 South, following the east side of the property line of Copper park, with the exception of an extension between 8700 and 8800 West at 3000 South to pick up water from the Cyprus high campus. The contractor has been given 45 calendar days In which tb complete the project, according to Broadhead, but he added that adverse weather conditions could cause unforeseen delays. GRANITE PARK. Taking the first steps toward a unique venture into commercialism, the Granite Board of Education Tuesday night adopted a resolution recognizing the concept of shared time - sort of a payment-in-kin- d arrangement - for utilization of district schools. The reason for the resolution was a proposal by a private firm, National Computer Training Institute (NCTI), to install a number of computer terminals (including software) at Skyline high, with the understanding that the district had full access to these terminals during school hours while NCTI could privately market their usage during the times when classes were not in session. A special team (composed of two teachers already employed by the district) would be in charge of this computer room, and, in essence, the otherwise expensive equipment would be on loan to the district at no charge except for NCTIs accessibility to the terminals during hours. While details of the proposal have not as yet been drawn up, the concept of shared use is a different enough from other proposals with which the district has had to contend that planning official Riley ONeil felt it necessary to bring the proposal before the board before going further with negotiations. ONeil noted, "One drawback, is the use of a school building by a commercial firm. On the other hand, he said, this concept would provide maximum use of equipment and would be cost effective. By approving the concept of shared time, the board made it possible for further negotiations to take place with NCTI and a specific contract is expected to be presented to the board soon. ther damage from flooding. Seniors At Magna Name New Director director has been named to direct activities at the MAGNA. A new Magna Senior Citizen Center. Kathy Kinney, a local resident, becomes the fifth person to serve in that, capacity during the past 10 years. Orlean Richardson had the longest tenure of office, working from the time the center opened in 1974 to the time of her death in 1978. Lester Sabin was the second site manager, followed by Pat Nageli and Carolyn Koch. Mrs. Kinney and her husband Gary Kinney have three sons, age 13, 9 and 6. Her previous experience with the aging consists of being employed by a nursing home, and she added that she hoped to make the center a happy, fun place to be. Mrs. Kinney noted that the center is planning a trip to Heber City Friday for a tour through the canyons and to eat at the Homestead. The cost will be $2 per person for transportation and the price of the meal. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the center and return at ' 3:30p.m. t She also said the group is planning an anniversary party for Oct. 5. The entertainment will feature a Cyprus high singing group and bingo will be played following the 12:30 luncheon. Next weeks menu at the center will offer roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy on Monday; tuna rice supreme and sliced carrots on Tuesday; roast turkey with gravy and sage dressing on Wednesday; chicken cacciatore and alfredo on Thursday; with old west chili served on Friday. Reservations must be made one day in advance by calling The costs is $1 .25 per person. all-da- y GRANITE PARK. Finally bringing what district negotiator Kent Gardner described as one of the most complicated and difficult sets of circumstances I have ever had to deal with, to a close, the Granite Board of Education ratified Tuesday a contract between the district and the Granite Education Assn. Final action by the board had been anticipated. GEA, the teachers union for the largest school district in the state, had tentatively signed the contract on Aug. 24 and union negotiators had sent the contract on to the membership for ratification without any recommendation. Union officials report that from votes tallied last week, the teachers voted 1,388 in favor of the contract, with only 526 voting against it. Among other things, the contract includes a 4.5 percent wage increase for Granite teachers, updates on medical insurance coverage to keep pace with inflation, and the addition of one more personal leave day to presently existing district policy. This contract will remain in effect through June 15, 1985. In other action taken by the board at the Tuesday night meeting, a bid of $21,500 was approved for the purchase of a disk drive to be used in conjunction with a currently-owne- d IBM main frame computer in data processing Final plans were also Magna Man Is Elected By 16th Armored MAGNA. E. F. Blanchard was elected to a second term of office as president of the 16th Armored Division Assn, during the 16th annual reunion of the group at Indianapolis, Ind. Blanchard will continue to serve as head of about 1,100 members of the division who served during World War II. The 16th, activated in Ft. Smith, Ark. in July, 1943, was made up mainly of men from the Midwest. Their European assignment began in January, 1945. Upon their arrival in France, they were sent to the Third Army, arriving on April 28 in Nuremberg, Germany, where final preparations were executed for entry into combat. On May 6 their attack on Pilsen, Czechoslovakia marked the deepest penetration of American troops in the country. The city surrendered the same day. Eight thousand prisoners were taken, along with many civilians attempting to flee from the Russian forces which had reached Prague. The division was subsequently stationed in Pilsen as part of the Army of Occupation. The group held its first reunion in 1951. Members will meet in Cleveland, Ohio next year and at Lake Tahoe, Nev. in 1986. 11 non-scho- ol Contract Ratified FLOOD CONTROL . . . Coon Wash, located near 8300 West and 4100 South, is the site of a county operation designed to prevent fur- it 0 Si s r. Granites classified employees association ratification; - the 1984-8- 5 enrollment report; - a report on the sales of seven of eight homes built by the vocational education program; - a report from the advisory committee on community education; - a board goal report on The Creative Management of Change. Candidates To Address CofC Saal Republican Howard Nielsons seat In the Third Congressional District. Starting at noon, the session will 4150 be held at the So. Redwood Road, according to Ron Louviere, Chamber president. Continued from page 5 preliminaries, the remainder of the flight was relatively uneventful, and on the return trip the only thing that went out was the sound to the movie. Never had I been so glad to get back to Salt Lake, and once on the ground I began to realize how lucky I had been to survive - not just the flight - but the entire experience. Nay, it isnt the actual flying which petrifies most passengers; its those horrors associated with the airport. One example is the airport eating facilities.' These establishments certainly make good business sense. Where else can you turn a $2 profit on a Hostess Twinkie that retails for 35 cents ( ski resorts dont count ) ? But if you think the food is expensive, try parking at the airport. a, The syndicate should have such a racket. As if the hourly, rate isnt bad enough - you need a real estate agent just to look at a parkthe parking service ing space has a little kickback deal going with the airlines. -- Letters - Continued from page 5 to the Green Sheet. The cooperation and courtesy of Don Robinson during the past two years has been most excellent. Don is very busy and yet has taken the time to make the project come alive through his skillful use of pictures and words. We, the Chamber, and hundreds of people within the Chamber boundaries have enjoyed the results of his efforts. Again, thank you to your staff, to Don and any and all who have helped make this project a success. William Bruce Brooks Project Chairman MAKE YOUR OWN MULCH With A ROTO-HO- SHREDDER E Starting at $395 HELD OVER THE LAST STARFIGHTER PIUS REVENGE OF TSOLLET re THE NERDS r CLOARANDDAGGERpg n36fl3SBOn. NOW PLAYING rFAMILY CENTER' Li GREMLINS po PLUS IN CHARGE . . . Citlxon Cantor. jgnggpo Kathy Kinnay is nsw manogar of tho Magna Sonlor i HELD OVER GHOST BUSTERS ll ALL OF ME PG 1:00, 2.45, 4:30, 6:20, 8:15, 10:00 STARTS R FRIDAT emiME THE EVIL THAT MEN DO R 4100 - Meetings Banquets Spmmarc (W H THE LAST Day or Night STAR FIGHTER Private Room Rental at Reasonable Rates HILO OVfR THE WOMAN IN RED PG 13 1:00,2:45, 4:30, 6:15, 8:00,9:45 Call RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Scrvkti nvailoblt upon Raqvait IVY PLACE CENTER 4700 So. 000 E. II Murray. Ut. 04107 for Showtime MATINEE SATURDAYS 268-241- 1 484-615- CHRISTINEr TROLLEY S WsUwood FRIDAY Wd I CONAN THE DESTROTER pg PLUS TIGHT ROPE LAST STARFIGHTER pg R BLADE MASTER PC 1:15,3:15,5:15,7:20,9:30 PC ft: STARTS snJ 7 HELD OVER PURPLE RAIN R 1:30, 5:30,9:30 DREAMSCAPE PG 11 340, 7 30 yygflfl 3331, 'CAKllitE SI rHETRMHAYINGVMTIHIREj surrfr!oat ARRIOR OF THE WASTE LAND R BLADE NOW PLAYING J PLUS STAR TREK III pg MASTER PG flUS ftiV Case in point: Mom and Dad go to the airport to pick up little Suzie, who is home from college for the holidays. Her flight is due at 2:10 p.m., and the dutiful parents - anxious to see their lit-- tle baby - arrive a little early. The ticket spitter-oute- r prints 1:45 p.m. (Dads watch says 1:50) on the ticket, and Mom and Dad go inside to wait for Suzie. The flight is late, and by the time they hug and kiss, reclaim the baggage and get out to the exit booth, its nearly suppertime. Dad hands the man the ticket, noticing the clock on the wall of the booth says 4:15 p.m. (Dads watch says 4:03). Thirty-sevedollars and forty-eigcents, the attendant says cheerfully. Now add to that the fact that there are dozens of Suzies coming home every day and the dollar figure is staggering. Hows that for good business? And they call that free enterprise. Gee, Orville and Wilbur, why couldnt you have invented something harmless? Like the telephone. But then again, whens the last time you heard someone complain about having to get out of the bathtub to answer an airplane? -- n -- for Democrat challenging Dear Don, On behalf of Cottonwood Hospital Medical Center, I would like to thank you for the article on Emergency Medicine Week. You and your staff are always so cooperative and helpful to recognize events at the hospital that are important to the residents of Murray. Once again, may I thank you for your support. John R. Taylor Director of Public Relations -- TAYLORSVILLE. Three candidates for Congress are scheduled to address members of the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce here today (Thursday). Democrat Frances Farley and Republican David Monson, vying for the Second Congressional District seat, are on the luncheon sessions agenda, along with Bruce Baird, a ' PLEASED . . . Booming after receiving a new electric wheelchair last week is Heidi Davis, daughter of Reggie and Connie Davis of Sandy. A victim of cerebral palsy and spina bifida, she has been paralyzed from the waist down since birth. Wheelchair was given as joint project of the Salt Lake, Cottonwood (Murray) and Bountiful Elks Lodges and the Utah Elks Assn. Helpful adopted for proposed construction of a swimming pool at the Hartvigsen school for the handicapped. Construction is slated to begin in Construction of the swimming pool should be finished around the end of August next year, in time for the 1985-8- 6 school year. In addition to contract and bid approvals, a number of reports were heard by the board: - a report on the status of Chuck-A-Ram- O FOOT LOOSE pg |