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Show BULK O i UTAH PRESS ASSOC. 467 E. 300 SO. TV SALT LAKE A A UT ( ) C S4111 r s U j. I I Luke Oily i! reiimlWu U imi OO RATt b U m Single Copy 25' 3' ,l Weatherman Promises Fair Skies For Entire WestFest Weekend WEST VALLEY. The countdown is on for WestFest 88, and all thats needed for a rousing success is "you," festival officials say. . Weather forecasters promise and warm skies sunny run. throughout the The festival gets under way at noon tomorrow (Friday) when many of the 100 food booths will open for business at Granger Park, but officially starts at 6:30 p.m. when senior citizens are honored with a sloppy joe dinner at Granger high. Cost of the dinner is $3, and while its to honor seniors, everyone is welcome to attend, festival officials said. The dinner will be followed by music by the Saw Tooth Ranch Band. Additionally, those interested may tour a display of historic memorabilia depicting the regions growth. Saturdays events start early be at Granger Park by 6 a.m. if you want to enjoy a sunrise service talks by featuring Congressman Howard Nielson and Gov. Norm Bangerter, who is a West Valley City resident. The sunrise service will be followed by a breakfast hosted by the Hunter Lions Club. Cost for the breakfast is $2.50 for adults; $2 for children under 12. A parade sponsored by the West Chamber of Valley City Commerce starts at 9 a.m. at Valley Fair Mall, travels a short distance down Lancer Way, proceeds north to 3500 South and finishes at Granger Park. entertainment starts at 10 a.m. and continues throughout the evening, culminating in a big fireworks display. Among the two dozen featured are a dancers, performers demonstration by the West Valley City fire department, a parachute jump,'1 a kite 'ideitlonsttfitionT a mountainman fashion show, bluegrass music, country music, choral performances, magic acts, J Non-sto- p I $ A . Longtime West Valley resident Ted McKowen says his civic duty by performing serveral times with his Sawtooth Band during WestFest See special section for details on him and on the he's doing celebration. this want to make is the community something proud of," said Gloria Johnson, festival publicist, There is no charge for any of the entertainment, and a drawing will be held Saturday evening for a passel of prizes, including a trip for four to Disneyland. Tickets are .... , countries,.-.- " Check the special WestFest free and may be picked up at area section of the Green Sheet for a Burger Kings, and will be distributed at the festival. schedule of events. and more. Area craft makers will be on hand demonstrating their skills and selling their wares, clowns will patrol the area passing out treats, and those with curious taste buds will be able to sample the ethnic cuisine from many available. Phillips "started the whole said deputy county attorney Roger Blaylock. The man was charged with three Class A misdemeanor counts of assault on a police officer and rioting and public intoxication, both Class C misdemeanors, according to Third Circuit Court documents. Prosecutors allege Phillips was thing," "We Entries Sought 250-967- VALLEY. Developers here want less restrictive laws governing signs in subdivisions theyre building, and the West Valley City Council says its willing to take another look at its Bign ordinance. Following a public hearing at last weeks session, the council agreed the subdivision ordinance it was considering required additional study after spokesmen for two developers criticized it as restrictive. "Its a situation thats been difficult to deal with," said Ted Nixon, Alpine. "I have difficulty in seeing why builders are being singled out and being forced to obey a different set of rules than anyone else." Currently, developers may have only one sign per subdivision, regardless of the number of people building homes there, signs may be no more than 64 square feet, reduces the size of banners and must set signs back as much as 14 feet from the The proposed reduction in the tax rate, he explained, "amounts to about $1.1 million. This was made possible primarily because of a decrease in the need for debt service funds." While taxes may be relied upon relatively less, other sources of income are being tapped to bring the budget into balance, he explained. "The value of the WPU (Weighted Pupil Unit) has once again been set at $1,204 (per student) for an unprecedented third year with no increase," he said of anticipated state funding sources. Additional state funds, however, will be coming to the district because of an anticipated growth of nearly 2,000 students next year and the use of the local incentive program will also provide some additional revenue to help cover increasing two-mi- ll costs. "Because of your concerns to improve the funding in the area of textbooks and supplies, and through the concerted work by PTA and employee associations during the last legislative session to increase funding, I am recommending a 20 percent increase for next year," Burton said. Board president Gary Swensen, though obviously pleased with the proposed budget and its accompanying tax cut, noted how painful the cuts made last year which brought about the current situation had been. "These tremendous cuts have had a negative effect on students in the Granite District," he said. "This is a tight budget, and it leaves us little or no room for flexibility of movement, but it would be like feathers in the wind compared to the negative ripple on every child in this district if the proposed tax limitation petitions were to pass." 6. under construction by fall, and the planning of a major new roadway on 1300 West which would relieve congestion on Redwood Road. Officials told the small group of people githered at the Redwood Multi Purpose Center that theyre attempting to beautify the city by refining the master plan and city ordinances. Were trying to improve our image -- - our image is how the city is per- - ceived by the outside world and how we feel about ourselves," said Kathy Kaumans of the citys economic development depart-- ment. Efforts are under way to install signs welcoming visitors to the city and cleanup efforts are almost continual, Kaumans said. A shopping survey recently conducted by the city reveals that a lot of people dont shop here, said. Kaumans She urged residents to shop "at home where it will do all of us some good." Residents would shop in West Valley City if there was more choice, said one woman in the audience. The city needs more quality stores, such as good restaurants, furniture stores, more car dealers and a hotel or motel, those gathered said. Theres no question, however, that the city is continually becoming a better place to live, even if it is short on parks and a variety of en- - tertamment. Once a of ugly signs, new gaggle ordinances have outlawed mobile have required new signs, businesses and those remodelling to their do pro- perties landscaping, and residential areas more are becoming attractive because ordinances varied landscaping, require setbacks, and minimum lot sizes, said Alan Campbell of the community ment. A slide development show by departCampbell graphically revealed the changes. "We have a dream," Campbell said. "Are we moving in the right direction?" Residents also learned about the citys serious earthquake risks from John Janson, of the citys community development staff. There are two active fault zones running through the city, Janson said, and the valley is likely to Continued on page 3 Cities, County Sign Cooperative E911 Pact Sign Ordinance Is Criticized By Developers WEST by Lance Gurwell Green Sheet Stall Writer v . was a painful process, but weve been able to carry that over into the current years budget." More Trees, Fewer Signs, Better Shopping Desired By WVC Residents WEST VALLEY. Residents want more trees, fewer signs, better shopping opportunities and a .better image. City officials say thats ' the goal theyve been working for since the city was incorporated eight years ago. City officials held the first of three meetings this week in planning districts 1 and 2 to find out what residents want the city MAGNA. Entries are being to become -- - and to inform citizens of possible changes in the city sought for the Independence Day Parade here, according to Cecil master plan. "The master plan tells us what of the event. arrested after a number of Sellers, are best suited for areas the enter various in can Anyone spectators at the race told police and for commercial residential floats, categories, large including he was punching them and being Tom said Pearce, of the city use," obnoxious. According to police, small floats, novelty entries, commission. We want planning Phillips threatened them when decorated bicycles and horses. to tell you how its (the master There is no entry fee to they approached him. plan) made a city for us we can was participate. Just be at the hold our head Police said Vandercook up high and be arrested after she tried to starting point by 11:30 a.m. on proud of." of 4. morning July interfere with officers who were the Districts 1 and 2 are roughly should near Participants gather crowds. control to rioting trying divided by 3500 South east and She allegedly kicked a West 8400 W. 2700 South to receive west and ex- - tend to the city for numbers the and cash judging, Valley City officer in the groin, limits on the east and about 2700 head and chest; pinched him and prizes will be awarded to the West. winners. New development in district two allegedly bit a Salt Lake City For further information call officer on the leg. includes the Glenn Weaver The melee erupted after police Sellers, Memorial Park, which will be decided to cancel the last 45 minutes of the race after fighting broke out. Police believe the of drinking at the problem ben resolved. has raceway to track race According management, the problem arose after people smuggled alcohol MURRAY. Salt Lake County onto the premises in their cars. the and County Mayors Cars will no longer be allowed to Commission an interlocal signed track on race the infield, park Thursday where customers had access to cooperative agreement a cosolidated launching officially alcohol. the 911 emergency response dispac-tc- h service orgainization, tentathe called "Valley tively Communication Center." Criminal Charges Filed In Racetrack Incident WEST VALLEY. The man for police say is responsible starting a riot at Bonneville raceway May 28 has been charged with several criminal charges -including assault on a police officer and rioting. Additionally, a West Valley City woman was charged with two counts of assault on a police officer, disorderly conduct and public intoxication in a riot, according to County Attorneys Office. Charged are Christopher Paul Phillips, 24, 3763 So. RockWood Way (4006 South), and Valerie Vandercook, 38, no address Miniscule Amount Tuesday cost-cuttin- CIVIC DUTY.. A Gr:;3 C.;tt Publicities District Reduces Tax Rate By GRANITE PARK. "For the second year in a row, the tax rate has been reduced," Lynn Davidson observed after the Granite Board of Education gave 1988-8- 9 the districts proposed budget its enthusiastic endorsement. His comment came as administrators presented a revised version of the district budget during a public hearing to consider its adoption. "I am recommending that the tax rate (irJ levy) for next year stay within the limitationsXif the certified tax rate and that the rate be reduced by .000070 (.35 mills)," Superintendent Loren Burton told board members. The budget, he explained, "is based entirely on estimates. Its our best guess as to how money will be spent during the coming year." Granite district is not seeing some of the drastic budget cutting and slashing measures which some districts throughout the state are experiencing this year for several reasons, he pointed out. "Creative management, planning and insight by the board" were cited as reasons for the relatively stable budget process, he said. "Couple that with actions the board took a year ago, weve managed to remain ahead of the game." Last year, the board of education reduced the scope of counseling services and media specialists, eliminated the physical education program on the elementary level, reduced custodial services and supplies, cut back on testing, increased the student-teache- r ratio, experimented with having one administrator for two schools, eliminated an assistant superintendent position as well as a number of secretaries on the district level and a g number of other measures, he reminded them. "Eighty-nin- e positions were cut," he said, "which two-da- y . Participating in the ceremonies were , Salt . Lake County Dave Commissioner Watson, Claude Jones Mayor. Pro-te(West Valley), Councilman Ted Sandstrom (South Jordan) and Mayors Everett Dahl (Midvale), Lavar McMillan (Murray), Steve Newton (Sandy) and Bob Roberts (West Jordan). In addition to the direct members above, the center will also be providing services through Salt Lake County for Riverton, Draper, Bluffdale, Alta and South Salt Lake. a With this consolidation, e art enhanced 911 system will be implemented for the first time in these cities and the unincorporated county. As Sandy Mayor Steve Newton explained it, sophisticated new equipment developed by Mountain Bell can help pinpoint the point of origin of an incoming call into the system with precision, electronically giving an emergency operator the telephone number and address of the phone from which the call was made. Under the current 911 system, an operator receives a call, spends m street. The new ordinance still limited to one sign, but developers size of the sign to the expanded the 96 feet, but square concessions still arent enough, developers said. "Our main concern has to do with size requirements," said ' Randy Moore, of Rindlesbach Construction. "And we are greatly concerned with the setback." , Under some situations, the setback puts signs just two feet from model homes, making them difficult to see from the road, Moore said. Another concern, he said, is a change in the size of banners the city will allow. The, ordinance specifies banners be no more than 54 square feet. "Well have to take all our banners down. Theyre $300 apiece and well have to state-of-th- 14-fo- throw them in the garbage and ones." In doing some research on the jet new Continued on page 3 J MAKING A POINT ... West Valley City Manager John Newman (standing at right) explains a point In the newly ratified E911 agreement signed last week In Murray City Hall. Also pictured are (from left) West Jordan Public Safety Director Kal Ashton Farr, Murray City Coundlwoman Mary-Jan- e several minutes determining the and location of the and then places emergency another call to the dispatch center of the jurisdiction which is responsible for responding to that call. he explained, the Often, will then have operator dispatch to spend time asking some of the same questions to enable that nature (who will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors for the new center), Sandy Mayor Steve Newton, County Commissioner Dave Watson, West ValClaude Jones, Midvale Mayor ley Mayor Pro-TeEverett Dahl, Murray Mayor Lavar McMillan and West Jordan Mayor Bob Roberts. rn operator to finally dispatch an emergency response team. The new system, he said, should greatly reduce the amount of time needed before an actual dispatch is made since the 911 operator and the dispatch operator will actually be working in the same room using computers to enhance the process. 'The sharing of manpower, computers and communication equipment will result in manifold improvement in dis patch time for fire and medical responses and enhanced coordination of law enforcement activity throughout the county," Mary-Jan- e Ashton said of the service formal the during signing ceremony Thursday. Continued on page 3 |