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Show Hatch Plan JQI iHorj Viewpoint, Page TV Movie?JLKRATE F Four Cities Reach Accord On E91 Plan 1 See Page UTAH NO d 467 tr Section Bys 3 PAiD 'C PRESS ASSOC. E. 300 SO. SALT LAKE, UT Sih Ld 'd Purnrnt CT L. No OSO O' tBl PE oo m MlOT ti ti Pos'.ayo 84111 Single Copy 25c L. Voters Nix City Plan Again Taylorsville-Bennio- n by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer TAYLORSVILLE. Voters here narrowly turned down the second incorporation bid in six years in election an Tuesday characterized by a heavy voter . turnout. The incorporation bid defeated 3,304 to 2,820 was - a difference of only 484 votes. According to county election office tallies, 6,178 votes were cast in the 10 consolidated precincts into which the area was divided for this special election, with 35.4 percent of the areas 17,447 registered voters going to the polls to make their opinions known. elections Special normally attract only about 15 percent of the voters, according to county officials. In 1982, when a similar election was held, voters turned down the proposal by a 1 margin. That attempt was defeated 3,618 to 1,068. Voters were also asked to choose a form of government for the new city, had the matter had been approved. Voters chose the council-mayo- r form of government by 2,204 votes (45.2 percent), followed by council-managat 1,722 (35.3 percent) and city commission at 949 (19.5 percent). There was no 'formally to the organized opposition 3-- incorporation bid, although some residents did receive letters stating positions against the plan from Citizens Against Incorpora- Turnout Is Heavy, Vote Close creating a city government. Jim Scavetta, who has been tion." Those letters, however, did not pushing the idea of an area identify who those "citizens" were, Chamber of Commerce in tandem nor did they give an address or with the incorporation move, said telephone number to indicate they his group plans to continue organizing in spite of the outcome actually originated in the area. of the election. Those voting against incorpora"Wed like to sponsor some tion Tuesday apparently believed to help give the area a events creating a new city would cause their taxes to rise, according to sense of identity," he said. Scavetta feels that incorporation those residents who expressed is an inevitablity, and to have a on the matter. opinions business organization in place One study indicated property taxes on a home valued at could only be a positive step $70,000 could go up about $41 per toward that eventuality. Bob Taylor, who resigned as year if the costs of providing of the Taylorsville-Bennio- n chairman services remained at the same level as those now provided by the Community Council to run the incorporation drive, has county. That study, though, also noted a noted that taxes were often cited as the primary reason for city is capable of imposing the move. franchise taxes on services such opposing He felt all along, however, that as telephone, natural gas and residents did not understand the electricity -- - a tax which the issues and promised to educate county is currently unable to levy. them better in the coming year. The franchise tax option would state law, those favoring By have given the new city an must wait at least a additional source of income from incorporation before the year raising resources outside the property tax issue incorporation again. system, "leveling out" the costs of will reportedly take Proponents er . 2020 Forum To Focus On Traffic er Dept. The forum is Utahs part in a national series of meetings held 2020." for "Transportation Transportation 2020 forums are being held in all 50 states in an attempt to achieve a consensus on U.S. the surface what transportation system should be in the 21st Century. West Valley Chamber Seeks Cleanup Slogan WEST VALLEY. Need a new lawnmower? Know how to turn a catchy phrase? If so, youll want to enter a slogan contest in conjunction with this years Lookin Good Spring Cleanup in West Valley City, says Janice Aoki, chairman of the cleanup committee. The grand prize will be a new lawnmower. Other prizes will also be awarded. By sponsoring the slogan contest, organizers hope to give the cleanup its own identity as well as to generate e enthusiasm for this years effort. The West Valley Area Chamber city-wid- of Commerce and Green Sheet of the newspapers are contest. Various businesses in the City are donating the prizes. Official kickoff for the slogan contest will be March 17. Any West Valley resident of any age is eligible to participate. Phrases which have been used as cleanup campaign slogans in other cities include "Keep Waste in Place" and "Stop Thinking Dirty." Be sure to look for details and an entry form in next Thursdays West Valley View. Meanwhile, its not against contest rules to start thinking up a slogan before the March 17 kickoff. Countys while under- however, standably disappointed with the outcome, proponents are pleased that the margin of defeat was much narrower this time around than it was six years ago. TAYLORSVILLE. The hilarious comedy, See How They Run will open Wednesday at Taylorsville high, with performances also scheduled on March 17, 18, 21 and 22. The play will be presented in the schools Little Theater beginning at 7 nightly. A hilarious mix-uof mistaken p identities, the comedy is under the direction of Russell Johnson. Steve Schmid is student director and is also handling set design. Cast members include Marilee Evans as Ida the maid; Aubrey Chapman, Miss Skillon; Russell by Dory Donner Green Sheet Staff U riter request, he said. Hercules is seeking to expand the Bacchus West plant which manufactures rocket motors for the Trident-- and Delta missiles. would enable the Expansion company to produce the Trident-rocket motor which launches vehicles into space, said David Nicponski, Hercules manager for government relations. The Area Councils request for postponement by the County Planning and Zoning Commission was granted Tuesday morning. The county will wait until after the councils April 7 meeting before considering the expansion. MAC sought a continuance to enable the council to get public to more and get input, information about the expansions impact on safety and the 4 Members of the Magna Area Council accused Hercules of rushing decisions on expansion at Bacchus West to avoid public comment Thursday MAGNA. evening. "This one nearly flew by just as the last West (Bacchus development) already did. We need more time to examine this," Council President Steve Harris said. He noted the MAC received notice two days before its March meeting, and that members did not have time to understand the proposal. The council also did not have time to inform all its members about the expansion Moves Operations To Wheeler Farm Dial-A-Sto- ry 4 environment. In comments made to the Green Sheet Tuesday, Harris noted, "Hercules should have told us were sooner. They putting pressure on because they didnt want to take time to collect public comment. Hercules officials are masters through at pushing things before people realize whats going on. Dave Hercules spokesman called the charge Nicponski "ridiculous." He said the company has sought public input again and again. "We have a forum for public comment." He said the company has met with county agencies, and is abiding by laws and regulations designed to protect the community. The company respects the role of the 3, Dial-A-Sto- ry 24-hou- r, Dial-A-Sto- CONFRONTATION ... Penelope (Stacy Nix) and Clive (Alan K. Ormsby) have violent words, leading to. even more violent actions in this scene from Taylorsville highs production of "See How They Run. The play will open Wednesday and will run through March 18. Magna Area Council Convinces County To Table Hercules Plan MURRAY. The popular program, sponsored by Salt Lake County Recreation, has a new phone number, 268-625and a new address as well. The phones, which have received as many as 12,000 calls in one month, have now been relocated to the Wheeler Historic Farm, and will periodically relate tales about Wheeler Farm, the Wheeler Family and their storied past. no cost phone line-t- he A service has been operated by the Recreation Division for the last 12 years. Many thousands of little callers have been lulled into a peaceful nights sleep after listening to one of the many tapes. The tales are usually seasonal in nature and include such traditional favorites as The Three Bean, and all time classics like The Hare and the Tortoise. other and These many allegorical stories are perfect for children just prior to bedtime or, for that .matter, anytime. An occasional adult has been known to call too ! elementaries, Eisenhower junior ry community councils, he said, but it should be allowed to work with the experts. "If they dont trust their county officials, they ought LET ME HEAR Groon Shoot Photo by Bob Mickolson : . . Adelaide and Morley Sprague try out an old fashion phone at Wheeler Historic Farm, the new headquarters for Salt Lake and Taylorsville high high, Club House Meadows Majestic opposed to incorporation with 2,222 votes against the proposal and 1,374 in favor. Majestic Meadows garnered the highest margin (90.3 percent) in opposition to incorporation. Had the incorporation bid passed, official incorporation of the area would have occurred July 1, 1989, with new city officials chosen in November in tandem with the presidential elecitons. See How They Run To Open At THS V . Dial-A-Sto- ry election, Wasden, Rev. Lionel Toop; Stacy Alan Nix, Penelope Toop; Ormsby, Corporal Clive Walton; Andy Graft, the Intruder; Dale Boam, the Bishop of Lax; Nels Holmgren, Rev. Arthur Humphrey and Jef Olsen as Sergeant Towers. The play will be performed as 'intimate theater with limited seating. Tickets are priced at $4 for adults, $3 for students with an activity card, and are available in advance or at the door. j SALT LAKE. The transportation needs of Utah and the nation will be discussed in a public forum to be held Thursday, March 17 in the Salt Lake County Commission chambers, 2001 So. State Street, beginning at 9 a.m. A panel, headed by former state senator Warren Pugh, will hear testimony from elected officials and citizens, those involved in the transportation industry concerning the future needs of transportation. Other panel members include Utah Lt. Gov. Val Oveson; Gene Findlay, executive director of the Utah Department of Transportaand Leno tion; Menghini, president of the American Assn, State and ef Highway Officials and Transportation director of the Wyoming Highway about a week off before beginning a grassroots education effort to the for lay groundwork reintroduction of the proposal when that time limit is reached. As for special Tuesdays Four of the 10 precincts into which the area was divided were in favor of the incorporation plan, while six turned in totals in opposition. Voters at Bennion junior high and Calvin Smith, Fox Hills and Vista elementary schools cast 1,446 votes in favor of the proposal, with 1,082 against, with the Fox Hills precinct favoring the plan by the highest margin (61.9 percent). . The remaining six precincts Bennion and Taylorsville proCounty Recreations popular gram. Tales about the history of the farm and the Wheeler family will be Included . "Dlal-A-Sto- to come out and say so. Harris noted he was pleased with the county decision to postpone, and said he thought the commissioners stood up well to pressure applied by Hercules to limit the postponement to two weeks instead of four. Hercules is still investigating the impact of the expansion on the overpressure zone surrounding the site. Nicponski said the ) results will be presented to the and Magna Community Council April meetings. "Were more than happy to meet with the MAC councils," he comHercules will also describe the hazards involved with the materials that would be used. Nicponski said the expansion not should extend the overpressure zone which has been determined by the material stored at the center of the Bacchus West site. Buildings farther north and south will not have enough material to cause an explosion beyond the zone drawn up already, and the additional are constructed to buildings withstand explosion in the main facility, he said. "Just because one building goes, it does not mean theyffi all go. They are designed not to do that in compliance with government, DOD (Department of Defense) standards," Nicponski said. Councilwoman Marlene Nor-crosaid she objected to the Bacchus West development because it closed access to the canyons behind the site. "Its not the building I mind. Its that a growing, developing valley is blocked off from a mountain range consumed with industry. Its a case of industry before people," she said. "Its a sad, sad situation that weve lost a mountain range for the people of this valley. How did this happen?" Nicponski responded that the was a business development community mented. ss agreement between Kennecott and Hercules, and noted that it million $115 in generates additional taxes. Salt Lake County Public Director Terry Hoi z worth added that the council should discuss with Hercules the possibility of opening up the canyon. "These expansions shouldnt hinder access to the canyon any more than it already is. Fm not sure you should give up on this," Hoi z worth said. added Hercules Nicponski would discuss the access problem with Kennecott, but noted, "It will be their decision. Its not ours." |