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Show Redwood Appeals for Funds to Improve Sewer by Laura Briggs Alton Sorensen, Consultant Civil Engineer, retained by Redwood Local Improvement District, made a presentation to Model Cities Housing Task Force, Thursday, February 2, concerning the feasibility of aid. Chesterfield should have to annex to the city, according to Sorensen. "Residents felt they had too many debts and problems to be resolved before they could be in shape to vote on annexation by the city proper." There are approximately 250 acres in the applying for $45,000 to $65,000 ield area that might be Cities slippage funds to improve the sewer system in the Chesterfield-Redwooarea. These funds, Sorensen explained, would be 25 of the money used for housing, Sorensen estimated in answer to an inquiry in Model d needed to construct trunk lines that would be applied for, according to Afton Kinney, by Russell Burt. Some of the land owned by private development firms such asUnited Homes and local attorneys, Moyle and Haynie. Land in the Model Cities is target area is available for Service Center, through the federal E.P.A. Project in Denver. development, according to Sorensen, and it is only The amount of $65,000 would be needed if Model Cities agreed that improving the sewer system of the entire Redwood reasonable to assume that any kind of progress and growth fgr the benefit of residents would be more possible if some of help that part which is in the model neighborhood target area enough to justify the entire sewer expenditure package. If the Housing Task Force should decide that private developers outside the immediate target area should stand their own sewer improvement costs, then $45,000 should be sufficient funds, Chesterfield-Redwood'- area would according to Sorensen. He indicated that the Redwood Local Improvement District housing e basic s problems are solved. Russell Burt and other of the Housing Task Force commended Sorensen on the clarity and objectivity of his members presentation. "This kind of approach to self-hel- p organized by any area deserves the utmost attention and consideration," stated Burt. The funds requested by the Redwood Local Improvement District would be willing to work either way in order to effect better, less expensive sewer service for the would not be included, if residents in the moratorium on federally funded housing programs and his recommendation to eliminate the Chesterfield-R- area. edwood "At the present time," Sorensen reported, "the costs of sewer operation in the Chesterfield area $4.50 a month, and it looks as though costs will be going up. The problen is non-growt- h is in the Chesterfield area," stated Sorensen. "There are not enough residents to keep the burden of cost low." Briefly sketching the history of the Chesterfield Improvement District, which is now known as the Redwood Local Improvement District, Sorensen recalled that the area was originally intended to be "the garden spot of the Salt Lake Valley," when Kimberly-Richin- s Realty began development in 1916. Bamberger Road crossed the area and what was to be a thriving, vigorous and progressive commuter community was platted, streets were laid out everything was ready to go. Only it didn't. The dream community never got off the ground as -- planned. Developers and approved, in 1973 Model Cities budget. The President's Model Cities program might thwart the proposed sewer any event. "Whatever happens, it is advisable to have everything ready to go in hopes of achieving some measure of priority when and if money becomes available," concluded Sorensen, speculators lost interest and land prices fell lower and lower. "In the 1950's," Sorensen project Older People Prove to be Valuable Asset to Agencies theoretically Interim Director of the Redwood low-incom- SybilHansen, RSVP director. Redwood-L-Chester- f in continued, ''County Commissioner Buck Brady, by Tim Funk "76, 80, 81, 63, 73, 73 again. They made some good people that year!" Sybil Hansen, director of the Salt Lake County would like to do. From the RSVP listing of openings they select a Retired Senior Volunteer possible volunteer position. no RSVP takes the volunteer on tour of the agency seeking help. If the job, agency, and volunteer are "We have to turn some down," she explained, "we can't take anyone under 60. They aren't old enough." compatible a placement is made. Often finding placement is discouraging for a prospective volunteer on their own. They apply with an agency and never - Program RSVP - was thumbing through her file of senior volunteers showing that age object - if you are past 60. RSVP is a is new volunteer program for seniors. It is designed to provide retirement age people, those 60 years or older, the opportunity to do volunteer work with public and community organizations. Work in schools, libraries, hospitals, non-prof- it nurseries, museums and the like is available through ,RSVP. Mrs. Hansen points out that special assistance using the RSVP service. They may be reimbursed for certain small expenses such as lunch and transportation. Also accident insurance is provided for each senior volunteer while or enroute, at no senior citizens with their extensive background of experience and skill represent a terrific manpower resource. Agencies and services can use the help of older people. RSVP is a centralized volunteer placement service. It brings volunteers and agencies together. Agencies ask RSVP to recruit volunteers, and in turn, prospective volunteers can use RSVP to find the type of work for help to modernize the "RSVP helps people into volunteering." Because it Commissioner Stephen Harmsen stated lafterr a recent consultation with Chesterfield residents, that in order, to get city serve are satisfied. Volunteers can receive day-car- e they prefer. therefore, subsequently voted two kinds of bonds to finance their own sewer system. Bernard Brockbank contracted to build the sewer in 1964." hear from them again. Mrs. Hansen explains that RSVP follows through cn each applicant and takes steps to see that everything possible is done to make certain that both the volunteer and the agency they centers, courts, representing the interests of the Chesterfield community, pleaded inadequate sewer system. The county of Salt Lake felt it could not assist the area. Residents, signing up will talk with the RSVP staff about what they "on-the-jo- "Our biggest problem is transportation," says Mrs. Hansen. "Getting our people to and from their jobs is really tough. Many of them have a hard time getting around." She hopes to establish some form of transportation service to meet this need. Mrs. Hansen feels volunteer work is a healthy thing. "A person needs routine, something to look forward to. Getting up, going over and doing a job - the represents many agencies needing volunteers "RSVP saves the volunteer from going individually to many places." interesting," says Mrs. Hansen, "people have something in the back of their minds,but usually they don't jcnow what to do about it." RSVP helps them find out. A prospective volunteer after Newly formed Women's Divorce Group will meet at the Redwood CAP1 Center, 2610 S. Redwooc cost to the senior citizen. According to Mrs. Hansen, "It Anyone interested in senior volunteer work can contact Mrs. Hansen and her staff at the RSVP office at 2033 South State or call 487-- 1 344. 'regularity' that is missed in retirement." All kinds of volunteers are is . needed: floor escorts, language interpreters, visitors, pink ladies, tutors. Right now RSVP could use three men to help supervise youngsters in a wood working class. The needs are endless. Feb. 13-7:3- 0 p.m. Special Program- - Child Care and Babysitting Problems. |