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Show Single Copy 25c Volume 32, Number 33 Thursday, September 4, Appeal By Tavern Places Shoe On The Other Foot by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer WEST VALLEY. Utah liquor laws imply that the location of a tavern can have a negative influence on a church, but could the location of a church exert a negative influence on a tavern? The City Council here will have to decide that question tonight (Thursday) during an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to allow Faith Fellowship church to occupy a building at' 4290 W. 3500 South - a decision which tavern owner Neil Craft is opposing. While Croft claims the church could impact a business has existed in the neighborhood for nearly 30 years, the churchs position is to let the decision stand, City Attorney Paul Morris explained during a council study session Tuesday night. Faith Fellowship church was last month to use given the a building at 4290 W. 3500 South - the former site of the Blarney Stone tavern - as a church, but opposition to the buildings use as a church comes from the fact that it is closer than 600 feet to an existing tavern at 4319 W. 3500 South, Morris explained. State statutes will not allow a tavern to be located less than 600 feet from a church, but nothing in state law says a church cannot move within 600 feet of a tavern. In addition to a chilling effect a church might have on the bars business, the old Blarney Stone buildings proximity to the Midway bar across the street from the pro- - posed church site -- - might negatively affect their ability to get a private club license in the future, Morris explained. Another Planning Commission decision will also be on the councils agenda. Bill Barton has also appealed the conditions imposed by the non-prof- it commission concerning his property at 3545 W. 3500 South. Barton plans to convert his existing lumber store into a reception center and construct a new lumber store in the rear of the property, but is appealing the conditions imposed on the project. In addition to appeals, the council will also consider a zone change for property at 1865 W. 2770 South. (multiple Presently zoned R-family) the Redevelopment Agency has asked that the property be designated M-- l (manufacturing) to allow for construction of a business which makes medical devices. An ordinance which would allow builders to vary front yard setbacks in housing projects to give variety to housing developments as long as the average setback meets current setback standards will also be considered, as will an agreement to lease land abutting West Valley park from Noreen Wheeler to expand the Arrests of other suspects in this series of cases are still pending, he added. Our crime prevention officer is working with the management of the center to help set up a Neighborhood Watch program and implement other safety measures which can Count Is Up By 2,000 by Ralph H.Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer GRANITE PARK. We had almost 2,000 more students than the first day of school last year and we anticipate well pick up at least another 2,000 by Oct. 1," Kent Gardner told members of the Granite Board of Education here Tuesday night. Gardner, the districts director of staff relations and management information, presented attendance statistics to the board concerning Tuesdays first day of the new school year. Those statistics compared Tuesnot only to those in attendance at the same time last year, but also to figures projecting anticipated student loads for Oct. 1 of this year which Gardner presented to the board last spring. Because of computerization, at days student numbers tendance figures were available almost immediately. In the past, compilation of similar figures often had taken several days. A total of 42,644 elementary school children were in attendance Tuesday, compared to 41,010 at the same time last year for an increase of 1,634 youngsters, Gardner noted. Projected figures say 43,385 elementary students will be in attendance by Oct. 1 when student loads traditionally peak, he pointed out. The district, he said, can expect another 741 students to show up for school by that date. On the junior high level, 14,036 students were in attendance Tuesday, with 14,694 anticipated by Oct. 1 for a difference of 658. Last years first day enrollment totalled 13,874 for an increase of 162 students in the districts junior high schools. In attendance Tuesday in the eight high schools in the district were 11,789 students, Gardner noted, for an increase of 262 over last years first day total. Projections say another 714 high school students will be enrolled by Oct. 1 for a total of 11,527 12,503. When alternative, and state programs are included in the district-wid- e total, he noted, 69,761 students were in attendance Tuesday, as compared to 67,765 on the first day of school last year. By Oct. 1, he said, 72, 126 students can be expected to be in attendance in grades We Community Council took action on matters ranging from commercial development and a proposed library to unfinished business on what some have conunsightly sidered a couple of sites. Council members indicated their Taylorsville-Bennio- n he said major matters have been settled Redevelopment Agency and Housing Agency. The council will meet at 6 oclock in council chambers at City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road. - would find of about occupying nearly one-ha100,000 square feet of space, with a mix of office and retail stores in the balance. lf program, he assured board members. A request by Granger high to hold graduation ceremonies in Symphony Hall next spring was given the board's blessing. A similar request Continued on page 5 - ROYAL FUN . . . The ever hopeful Queen Aggra-vai- n (Leslie Rollins) introduces Prince Dauntless (Mike Reid) to the Lady Winnifred (Rebecca Paul) os a cynical King Sextimus (Todd Richardson) looks on in the Kearns high musical Once Upon A Mattress opening Monday in the amphitheater. Tailings On Magna Slate MAGNA. Members of the Magna Council will meet at 7 oclock tonight (Thursday) in the Magna Senior Citizen Center, 8952 W. 2700 South. Among topics for discussion will the Kennecott tailings, as well as General admission is $3, with a family ticket available at $12. Patrons are being advised to bring sweaters and blankets for the outdoor production. various committee reports ing to community improvement, pertain-Commumt- Tuesday Is Target y Because of limited seating, LaRee Pehrson, council president, said the meeting will be limited to adult par-b- e ticipation. - Chamber Aims At 50 New Members WEST VALLEY. Membership in the West Valley Area Chamber of construction there the existing Reams store he assured board members. Assistant superintendent Riley ONeil explained a program to remove photo copy machines from six high schools and replace them with less expensive machines currently in elementary school clusters should be completed by Oct 1. Six used machines would also be purchased to replace those installed in the high schools by that same date to accommodate the elementary king. - Proposed parties, KEARNS. Monday is opening night for the Kearns high production of Once Upon A Mattress, to be presented outdoors in the school amphitheater. The show will run through Thursday, beginning at 7: 30 nightly. Directing the popular musical comedy is Julie Brough, with Gaye Mansfield in charge of music, Gordon Olsen, set design; Farrell Zeeman, technical direction; Warren James, student director and Tanya Smith, props. Rebecca Paul will play the role of Winifred, Mike Reid, the prince; Leslie Rollins, the queen; Brian Ard, Sir Harry; Rosie Taylor, Lady Larken and Casey Woodruff, the business as both the citys support for a zone change request of Robert Bowles, who outlined plans for development of property at the southwest corner of 4700 South and Redwood Road. mid-wee- Kearns Show Debuts Accepting a Community Development block grant in the amount of $121,000 will also be considered, as will an option to purchase the citys fleet maintenance building. Following the City Council business session, council members will change hats to conduct routine help to prevent future problems, he explained. We realize that there is a great return to neighborhoods involved in Neighborhood Watch programs. The West Valley Police Dept, is dedicated to training and assisting the neighborhood watch programs throughout the city, he said. We invite anyone interested in organizing a Neighborhood Watch program or receiving basic crime prevention information to contact our crime prevention officer, Campbell concluded. even though no agreement has been signed as of The agreements reached so far are satisfactory and helpful to both Monday Project On 4700 Gains Favor here Thursday night, the came pretty close, Its infollowing the presentation. teresting to see how well we do with projections, but even so, the numbers will change again tomorrow. In other matters, Gardner also reported progress in negotiations with district teachers, noting most 2200 West. Of Community Council TAYLORSVILLE. While making preparations for its annual election K-1- An ordinance which would prohibit the sale of used cars from parking lots or vacant lots within the city limits is expected to be debated and the council will also consider whether to pursue two petitions for annexing property into the city. One petition involves more than 80 acres at 5600 W. 4700 South and the other concerns about Wz acres at 4300 So. Suspect Arrested; Chief Seeks 'Watch' Program Green Sheet Publication In Granite District Schools - park. At Community Center WEST VALLEY. A male juvenile has been arrested here in connection with several burglaries in the Valley Fair Village Community Center, 3060 W. 3650 South, Police Chief Dave Campbell said this week. A 1986 Another commercial request, however, was turned down by the council, one dealing with a proposal to place a convenience store at the northeast corner of 2200 West and 5400 South. A number of nearby residents turned out to protest such a change, contending that 54th South should not be a continuous commercial strip. Also, they indicated that increased traffic would compound an existing problem of a street that wide in some places. Exploratory discussion about a new library for the community prompted the council to name a committee that will examine facts on hand and seek input from residents of the area. The committee, with Lynne Turner as chairman, will also include David Pearson, Kay Cherr-ingtoAunda Madsen and Clara Fritz. is only two lanes Mrs. Fritz, a former member of the council, was appointed Tuesday night to a vacancy created when Bennion resident Reed Phillips moved from the community. Commerce could increase appreciably should efforts planned here next week prove successful. Chamber board members on Tuesday will focus their attention on about 150 area businesses, making telephone contacts that they hope will lead to inducting at least 50 new members into the organization, according to Brent Goodfellow, Chamber president. Gathering at Utah Power and Lights Oquirrh office here, board members armed with names of 15 businesses each will place calls and deliver their pitch. The message, of course, will be geared toward letting businesses know what the Chamber can do for the community as a whole, especially when it has the support of the bulk of the business community. Should the one-da- y effort, plus activity throughout the month, yield the desired results, Chamber membership would exceed the 200 mark, according to Kathi Lund. She is the Chambers executive secretary who has been organizing the current membership effort. Information about membership may be obtained from her at the Chamber office, located at West Valley City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road. She may be reached by callfollow-u- p ing The mother of three, Mrs. Lund has been with the Chamber since late spring. She has been involved in promotion and public relations with the Deseret News either in a full or part-tim- e capacity since 1973. A graduate of Skyline high, she has pursued her education further at both Stevens Henager College of Business and in evening classes at the University of Utah. Turning to locations in the community that have become controversial from an appearance standpoint, council members were told that more than 200 signatures have been gathered to support the contention that grass should cover the surface of a CUP reservoir near 3800 West and 5800 South. Council members said they would like to have Gerald Maloney of the CUP board at the next meeting to determine if an agreement can be reached on the matter. The CUP has indicated it prefers to top the reservoir site with gravel only. Also at Thursdays meeting were representatives of a group making efforts to upgrade the appearance of the Taylorsville Cemetery. In addition to inviting others in the community to offer their time in accomplishing the task, they noted that many donations have been made toward the projects, including 150 gallons of paint for a fence on the perimeter of the cemetery. PITCHING IN . . . During Lobor Day weekend, David Pearson guides mower through tall weeds at edge of Taylorsville Cemetery, where volunteers have pitched in to help upgrade appearance. Both time and materials have been donated toward the effort. During this months council meeting (Sept. 25), nominations will be accepted for positions of six members whose terms will expire. Those wishing to obtain information or nomination forms may contact Coralee Mansfield 5637 Bree St., Bennion, 84118. (966-6782- GOAL IN SIGHT . . . Being joined next week by other Chamber ofin o concerted effort toward Increase membership are board Russ Sanderson and Kathi lu d executive secretary. Goal mprr-e- r .. day effort is SO new membeis ficials AM. |