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Show PRESS ASSOC. UTAH 467 1$ E. 300 SO 4 - I SALT ; : j 'it- , ' ',,4h ; '''? L , stsfAftiraj'-f- ,; Afc AWa1 84111 'J City, UT 103a rti,itNo. I mm ffit ' ' LAKE UT Single Copy 25c A ' Green Sheet Publication On Vote Hangs Hearing Incorporation by Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff Writer MURRAY. To incorporate or not to incorporate. That is the question citizens will Taylorsville-BennioConsider in a n county-sponsore- d public hearing today (Thursday). The meeting will be held in the Eisenhower junior high auditorium, 4351 So. Redwood Road at 7 p.m. Dwight Ellingwood will present an updated edition of the John Short study at the hearing, while citizen study group chairman Grace Sisco unveil research done by residents of Taylorsville-BennioAll citizens of the area are invited to speak at the hearing. From this meeting. County Commissioners will determine whether an incorporation election should be scheduled for Taylorsville-Bennion- . will Long Ago And Far Away On The Slopes Of Pendle Hill . . by Olga Milius Green Sheet Staff Writer MURRAY. Every year, as witches and goblins creep from their hiding plages and bats circle the moon, the cry goes forth from miniature spooks and monsters. Trick or treat, Halloween is coming, and again the signs and portents of that mysterious night are all around us. Leaves crunch underfoot. The world is a glory of red, yellow and a hundred shades of brown as all nature dresses in fall finery. Mountains of golden pumpkins are piled outside every store, and inside, mountains of candy. Candy corn, licorice, suckers, taffy, chocolate bars of all kinds - if you dont have a sweet tooth, this is the wrong time of year to visit the neighborhood grocery. And if you do, watch out, the munchies will get you. The Ellingwood study put a favorable light on Taylorsville-Bennio- n incorporation. Ellingwood concluded the area is in a better financial position than most previous incorporation efforts in the county. He said the city would be extremely stable financially if it contracted with the county for municipal services, such as fire, police and roads. cost incorporation to tax payers could range from a reduction of $1 to an increase of $116, depending on the level of contracted services and the city's taxing policy, the report said. Three forms of taxation were suggested by the study: property tax; combination property and franchise The Taylorsville-Bennio- of n by Steve Warren Green Sheet Staff Writer WEST VALLEY. Prospects for a speedy resolution to problems in the Hercules overpressure zone were tossed a monkey wrench last week by Salt Lake County. In the last issue of the Green Sheet, it was reported that, due to favorable response to Gov. Norm Bangerters plan calling for West Valley City to annex much of Hercules, a solution to problems in the danger zone appears closer than ever before But just after press time on Wednesday, a letter from county commissioners to Bangerter changed that. The letter lists several new conditions which must be met before the county will accept the plan. Among those conditions are assurances to the county by West Valley that the city can repay revenue bonds without raising taxes and some partial compensation to the county for loss of tax revenues caused by the annexation. Francine Giani, press secretary for the governor, was asked this week whether county officials had mentioned any of the conditions durr meeting with ing their no, they did not, she Bangerter. replied. Those conditions were not brought up. News accounts at the time claimed that representatives from all sides w ere satisfied with the plan. But Commissioner Bart Barker offers a different perspective on the meeting with the goernor and his staff. They kept pressuring me in the meeting to support it (the West Valley plan), he said. It was impossible for us to fully evaluate it then. one-hou- Although Commissioner Dave Watson voiced support for the plan after the meeting, Barker said that at the conclusion of the session, they knew that the county had not signed off yet on the proposal. Barker asserted that the county only had time in the meeting for asking questions. He noted that the governor apparently had been talking at length with both Hercules and West Valley officials - - We werent party to those negotiations; we were just told what the plan was. Early last week. Barker said he circulating. If petitioneers from the two groups get signatures of 10 perof cent of the voters from Utahs counties, the initiatives will appear on the November 1988 ballot. Then, if the initiatives receive a majority vote, they will appear before the 1989 Legislature for approval. two-thir- 2 n n - While the political action disclosure act initiative will have no effect on public education, the Utah family choice in education act, the peoples tax reduction act, and the peoples tax and spending limitation amendments could effect school budgets. The Utah family choice in education act would give an income credit to any parent sending a child to private schools. The credit would Sports, pg. 4 amount to half of the weighted pupil unit, which is $1,204 per student. Although this would have a minimal effect on public education, Stephens believes it would lead to the destruction of public institutions. "If you start imposing tax credits, you start destroying public institutions because then you will have people who say they dont want to use said fire or police departments, Stephens, also a legislator from the Ogden area. "Public insitutions have a lot of inhe continued. direct benefits, Take for instance police departments. Because of them the entire society is more law abiding. Public education educates the masses, which benefits everyone as TV Listing, pg. 8 and Watson met with Commissioner Mike Stewart, who had not attended the meeting with Bangerter. At this time they formulated the letter QUtlining the countys new conditions to the governor. Nevertheless, Watson told a KALL radio audience Tuesday evening that he personally continues to support the West Valley plan. He was unwilling to speak for the other commissioners. Barker believes that the county's original proposal to resolve problems in the overpressure zone remains viable. He said that if her- - cules had been willing to participate financially with the county by paying up to $9 million for land around the plant, that would have made our plan much more feasible. Jack DeMann, public affairs director for Hercules, obseived that the land purchase was never broached to county negotiators because it was such a new idea - - It was the governor's proposal. DeMann said that by being willing to put out money for a problem that we didnt create, Hercules is Continued on page MAGNA. The death of a boy here Friday has prompted renewed efforts to get something Council are united in their concerns over the roadway. The Magna Community Council has been trying for at least two years to get action from the Utah Dept, of Transportation on reducing speed on the roadway and eliminating the large truck traffic. She said although the roadway, because of its high volume of pedestrian traffic, should have a high priority, the state has been slow to respond. Although the speed limits on a section of the roadway have been changed, it could be at least six more months before stop lights are installed Steve Harris, president of the Magna Area Council, says the council has asked UDOT to set the speed limit on 8400 West from 41st to 37th South at 35 mph, to match the limit between 37th and 26th. However, some law enforcement officials do not believe that lowering done about 8400 West. Matthew Chlarson, 13, died Friday while riding a bicycle on 3410 So. He was crushed to death under the wheels of a gravel truck. The driver of the truck was unaware that the accident had happened, according to reports from the scene. His death brought to at least 14 the number of people killed on a stretch of 8400 West in less than four years. In addition, nine children and one woman were injured on Dec. 2, 1985 when an gravel truck careened into two cars next to a group of school children. Two of the children suffered permanent disabilities. On Aug. 7, Jerry Allinson, 14, was killed at 3660 South and on May 15 David Ray Christensen, 6, died when he was struck by a car after exiting a school bus near 30th South. Members of the Magna Community Council and the Magna Area Continued on page Inside CAREER CHANGE: County Recrea- UP IN ARMS: West Valley residents are concerned over landscaping ordinance. The Green Sheet shares that concern. See Viewpoint, Page 2 he said. But Beesley said the act will make money for the state. By crediting parents of private school students, the state makes $30 million a year from half the weighted pupil unit not dedicated to public schools. a result, THE REASON: Many people are upset because they can't get "Platoon" at their local video stores. Mark Cartwright outlines the reasons. See Page Although the three superintendents agree this act would have minimal effect on public education, the tax reduction act and spending limitation amendment could have far reaching ramifica- STILL tions. The undefeated after crushing Kearns. See Sports, Page tax reduction act would reduce income, sales, motor fuel and tobacco taxes to the level imposed in 1986, while the limitation act would Continued on page Milestones, pg. 10 3 Bpy's Death In Magna Prompts Call For Action tion chief Gary Swensen will end his service with the county in December. See Pages Tax Initiatives Would 'Cut Bone Out Of Public Education Says Call Viewpoint, pg. the average County Tosses Wrench Into Hercules Issue f MURRAY. Three of the tax initiative petitions the Tax Limitation Coalition of Utah is circulating would cut the bone out of public education, according to Dr. John Reed Call, Granite School District superintendent. And Ron Stephens and Dr. Raymond Whittenburg of Murray and Jordan districts agree. But Greg Beesley claims the initiatives will actually enhance public education. Beesley is the chairman of Utah Tax Watch and Tax Limitation Coalition of Utah. The coalition has four initiatives tax, household tax would be reduced by $1, the report said. But if the incorporated city decided to develop its own municipal services and use property tax only, taxes could be hiked $116 for the average household. The study also indicated that the county collects more revenue from Taylorsville-Benniothan is spent. In 1986-8the area generated about $5.7 million in revenue for the county, while only $5 million was spent for municipal services, the study said. The $700,000 surplus would go a City Officials Irked The moon is full and golden. Theres a tang of frost in the air as evening falls and again first thing in the morning. The chrysanthemums are a riot of color and petunias and marigolds still toss brave faces to the sky. And every kid in town is looking forward to the big night, second only in1 the minds of to Christmas American small-fry- . Long ago and far away, on the slopes of Pendle Hill in northern England, in Scotland, Ireland, and other European countries, witches ntemed and goblins Cast their spells. As Christianity gained its hold, the people were , told to cast aside superstition and fear, and many did so, but as the year drew to its close and a new year approached, they felt an urge to recall their old beliefs, just in case Oct. 31 is All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints Day, which, in ancient times was the first day of the year. On that night, it was believed the spirits of the dead returned to earth, and the living were expected to leave food to propitiate them. . r Goblins were also expected to play their meanest tricks on that night, and the wise stayed in their homes and kept the curtains drawn and a fire in the stove - and a plate of GRUESOME CONCOCTION . . . Adorned In her Holloween best. goodies handy in case the Sierra Bushman of Bushman Costumes in Murray, cooks up a witches unwelcome visitor did manage to brew, in keeping with the season. enter the house, hoping to molify him and avoid his trickery. In more recent times, Halloween peel remain in one long, unbroken each other. Another game has people trying to became the time for dressing up and strip. She then holds the peel above her pick a coin out of a bowl of flour, usparties. Known in Northern England as head, turns around three times, ing only their mouths. casts it over her left shoulder, and it Duck-appl- e night, Halloween is the will assume the The keep the people in shape of his initial their partiesnear night for parties during which apthe safety of the homes, ples are floated in tubs of water, and as it falls to the ground. fire, for fire is a known deterrent to the players, hands clasped behind, Girls are also invited to sit, blind- evil. try to pick up an apple in their teeth. folded, at the table, and three bowls The trysting time for witches and Sometimes the fruit is hung from are brought in, one containing dirt, warlocks, goblins and ghouls is near. the ceiling and the goal is to take a one salt and one water. Make sure you have plenty of salt bite out of the swinging apple, again The bowl chosen by the girl intoss at any witch you need to (to without using the hands. dicates whether she will marry, from) ; nuts to test your true escape Other games are linked to fortune enter a convent or die within the to placate the spirits -love; goodies telling. year. And plenty of candy for the wee On Halloween, a girl can find out Couples sit before the fire on the initial of her future husbands Halloween and toss nuts into the ghosties' who may knock at your name if she peels an apple, (known flames. If the nuts pop their skins, it door. Happy Halloween. as a pippin) taking care to have the indicates the couple are not suited to by Paula Iluff Green Sheet Staff Writer long way toward funding a general government in the area, the report concluded. But having local control is just as important as being financially sound, according to Bob Taylor, Taylorsville-BennioCommunity Council president. Cities have more clout to get things done, said Taylor. I feel strongly that we need to get local control over planning and zoning matters. That is as important as the tax issues, he continued. Sisco said her speech on the citizen study will cover budget estimates; the franchise tax; individual household taxes and services; contracting for services; form of government and the pros and cons of incorporation. tax and franchise tax only. If the city incorporated and continued to use county services along with a combination property-franchis- e WINNING: its last regular-seaso- n 8 Granger heads into game still 4 3 Lifestyle, pg. B- -l Happenings, pg. B-- 2 3 |