Show ri 444 - A - bierv0-A- o- - J400"04'ft11 I 2CN The Salt Lake Tribune Wednesday June 20 1990 Progrress Flows on jordan River :Parkway Continued From Page 1 covers about 600 acres of land along the river It offers everything from fishing to canoeing to golf and includes disabled access at most of its facilities "The Jordan River Park is one of the largest state parks we have as far as development and budget goes" said Glenn Stephens topark the superintendent "In addition developed park there are still several areas along the river that we haven't been able to do because of budget restraints" The state park includes parks at 800 South 1700 South the Utah State Fairpark Cottonwood Park at 350 North and the park headquarters at 1084 N Redwood I tZ16 - ' Road There is a par-- golf course at the headquarters and the model airplane port is at 1700 North North of the airport is an vehicle training center There are numerous canoe docks scattered along the river which is open to canoeing from 1700 South to 1000 North There are soccer fields baseball diamonds picnic areas pavilions and a disabled exercise course And there are several miles of paved and unpaved trails that wind through the trees along the side of the river They're open to pedestrians bicycles and horses "We've tried to do something for just about everybody out here" Mr Stephens said The features designed for flood control are there as well although they are a little harder to see "The whole concept is to open the river up build levies and then open it up again" Mr Stephens explained 'If there is a flood it won't cause any damage and it gives us a great recreation facility" It also provides a relatively flat smooth area for trails And trails are what the Jordan River Parkway is all about The original concept was for a trail system covering the length of the valley Although none of the areas are now linked Mr Stephens said he thinks the idea will bear fruit — and in the not to distant 3 off-roa- d future "Oh it will be finished" he said "The river is one of the better assets this valley has as far as urban recreation is concerned As people begin to appreciate the environment more they are going to put a lot of pressure on the Legislature to get it done" Bill Crocker Murray City Parks and Recreation agreed the parkway will be finished He said the only thing that will stop people from riding bikes from Deer Creek to the Great Salt Lake in the future is "the kind of shape they're in "This is definitely a item for Murray City right now" Mr Crocker said "It's one of the high-priorit- y few things I've really seen the council and the city get behind like this" Of all the cities along the parkway Murray is at the forefront of development he noted Right now Murray has completed the Murray Ptrkway Golf Course and has started buying the rest of the land it needs to complete the park from 6400 South to 4800 South Wetlands restoration has begun and trails are being built Mr Crocker proudly displays the tentative drawings of the development the city will undertake "I think a lot of the enthusiasm for the project does come from a new respect for the environment" he said "But I like to think other people have seen what Murray is doing and it's drummed up a lot of enthusiasm in other cities" Murray is building an extensive trail system through the wetlands that surround the river The wetlands will be either restored or left as they now are Blinds will be built so visitors can observe wildlife and an interpretive center is planned to help people understand the wetlands environment In addition the city will build ball diamonds canoe docks picnic areas and bridges across the river areas in "The city has spent a lot of time conducting neighborhood meetings finding out what the people want and we're trying to use those ideas in the plan" Mr Crocker said There will be parking for cars and buses as well as for horse and canoe trailers Mr Crocker said by leaving about 75 percent of the city's land in its natural state flood control is a natural process The wetlands should absorb any extra water he said with runoff water from the golf course used in dry years to maintain the marshes And the city will not have to pay as much to maintain the area Murray City isn't the only community on the river looking at development South Jordan already has a park and Salt Lake County and Riverton have proposed a golf course within that city's boundaries Midvale and Sandy have also been discussing improvements And Salt Lake County has begun work at Redwood Park the county's first stage of development "It's a big project Each city has to do its part" said Glen Lu director of parks and recreation for Salt Lake County "Everybody is getting interested in completing the trail now West and South Jordan have trails Murray's working If we all continue' to work together we'll get them connected" And when they are done the entire valley will have something unique of which it can be very proud he said 1100104477' orsb:-nCenter St t 'Afts s a P7C') LL- IM§ i2 lir City Owned C —I A STATE CDv (1) t 0 co MO - OWNED 0 0 Canoe Docks 17th No MODEL PORT N 1 V N Oth No Riverside -- Park 10 ilSTATE COTTONWOOD PARK § 3 75-- 0 CC 0 0 0 0(1) -- 4th So I' M Indiana Ave Jordan Park & Peace Gardens : X COURSE All 110 lik 1700 So 2100 So great-grandparen- 40 PAR 3 GOLF COURSE tb:71 MOTO-- 8TH SOUTH PARK (9 '4 Glendale Park 1 dates We were losing them between the sixth and seventh grade" Tribune Staff Writer sixth-grad- e Targeting the district's For decades white males have develcoordinators MESA dominated science engineering and students oped a specialized math class for ethmathematics Though ethnic minorities represent roughly 25 percent of nic minorities and women who had the nation's population their share good attendance records and a favorof the technical market is less than 5 able attitude about school Though they were placed in a separate class percent But a program administered the students followed the same as their fellow through the Granite School District course curriculum is attempting to change this cycle by students "We found that in a typical math preparing ethnic minorities and women for careers in science matheclass the ethnic minorities and womatics and engineering men were not called on by the teachMESA — Mathematics Engineerers and not a whole lot was expected out of them" Mr Gonzales said ing Science Achievement — is a district program designed to increase "But once we put them in a specialthe number of underrepresented miized class and the teachers 'demandnorities in math and science-relateed' a lot from them their grades be-professions Operating in five Grangan to improve drastically" ite District junior high schools the - MESA students are required to program attempts to stimulate mitake a college preparatory program nority students' interest in the sciconsisting of four years of math sciences and encourage them to graduence and English After the initial ate prepared for the challenge of "specialized" math class they are university studies mainstreamed into the regular math "It's our own 'stand and deliver' and science courses program" boasts Tony Gonzales "The program has been very posiMESA director "MESA is just startfor our minority students" said tive ing to break a chain that started cenTim Dyson principal at Kearns Juthat turies ago And it's about time School "A quick check nior someone tried to break through the showsHigh the students' grades have imbarriers" a bit this year It's a The program was developed in proved quite way to get these minority positive ad1984 when Granite teachers and kids in areas that they were previministrators observed a decreasing ously afraid to venture in to" number of minority students graduThe success of the program can enating entering college andor be measured at PTA meetings also rolling in science and math studies Mr Gonzales noted "At any other "We discovered that there's an atPTA meeting you'll see one maybe titudinal feeling that minorities can't two ethnic parents But at the MESA do well in science and math studies" club you'll see dozens You meetings Mr Gonzales explained "This feelsee a pride in the parents that was bewas students the long ing killing not there before" fore they ever even dreamed of purIn addition to the specialized math suing careers in the sciences They class MESA students are provided were treated as if they wouldn't suctutoring by peers or volunteers sumceed — therefore they didn't" The feeling went well beyond the mer enrichment and employment students Mr Gonzales added "It programs and academic university and career advising aimed at assistwent as far back as parents granding them in selecting high school or parents and university programs They also reNone of them trusted the school system and they were afraid to let the ceive regular discussions on study kids venture into areas where they techniques communications skills were told they would fail We had to interviewing job and college applications and self image get rid of these stereotypes" The program is carried through to Close scrutiny showed the majority of minorities were failing to enter the high schools and even as far as the college level MEP — Minority at the seventh grade level due to the selection criteria used Engineering Program — is the sister program to MESA and was estabby the school system to identify polished by the University of Utah's tential algebra students Mr Gonzales said "They weren't expected to College of Engineering in order to enroll in the algebra courses so they provide continuing support to miweren't targeted as potential candi nority students on the college level By Stephanie Banchero d Rose Park Golf Course PAR 3 GOLF COURSE m IPtlr Tecbialical C9rPPrg Nr pre-algeb- No Budget Shortfall Anticipated Midvale Members Vote Down Pay Increases for Council Jordan River Parkway development has exploded in northern Salt Lake County with southern areas awaiting funding Special to The Tribune — No one spoke at a recent public hearing on the city's Vote Delayed on Taylorsville Kearns Boundary Issue Taylorsville-Bennio- and Kearns n residents vote on a boundary dispute A majority of Taylorsville-Bennioand Kearns residents at a public hearing said they favor a proposed ordinance that would define the boundaries of their respective community councils That definition would include questions of property claims between 3600 and 4800 West and 4700 and 6200 South Both councils include that land within their boundaries though no official rights are held by either entity The hearing — at the Park Library and called by Taylorsville long-standin- g n Bennion council members — was scheduled to gather response to the proposed ordinance Jim Whitehead Taylorsville-Benniocouncil chairman said he supports the proposed ordinance but wanted to receive citizen input on the n matter "When we as council leaders feel we know what is better for the people more so than they do then we should resign as community council members" he said Despite pleas for an immediate decision by residents attending the hearing the commission decided to delay the vote until their meeting Tuesday Kearns Town Council Chairman Arlo James said his council is not willing to budge on the issue "We intend on protecting our turf right to the final line" he said Since the current ordinance requires that all affected parties agree to the change before any boundary disputes are resolved Mr James' position may be a roadblock to the new ordinance proponents However county officials say the current method of resolving disputes doesn't work and a mechanism for special elections is the most practical solution "We as Kearns residents are willing to work for the benefit of all" said Kearns committee member Elwyn Hess e Residents also debate changes school boundaries property-value changes and a proposed name change for the local post office Residents expressed concern over possiblechanges in property values "We want this to stay a residential zip-cod- $4400 increase in benefits Police "black-tie- " affair True everyone did have on a black tie but that's where the similarity ended Some wore shorts Some had on tank tops or There were a few tuxedos but they looked strangely out of place It was the fourth annual "Black Tie Barn Burner" held at Sandy's Station Private Club 8925 S 255 West The event is held yearly to raise money for the American Cancer Society And it is anything but a typical fund-raise- r "If you don't have a black tie on you just can't get in" said Kathy Keysaw event chair "A black tie is required but all other clothing is optional And more than one of the people took that almost literally" netted The popular fund-raise- r about $25000 this year compared to $23000 last year "Almost all of the food and all of the prizes are donated by local merchants" Master of Ceremonies Dick Norse said "We have no overhead Everything anybody spent went to the Cancer Society" That's not to say the people who went didn't get something for their money There was a pork roast buffet auctions drawings and fashion shows Richard Cano and Chris Kramer from KKAT Radio performed live versions of popular songs from their radio show Country singer Ceecee Chapman wooed the crowd with a few songs Even Mr Norse got into the spirit of the event and sang a couple of hits The Barn Burner was formed four years ago by Mr Norse Bob Reeves (then the owner of Sandy's Station) and Randy Schneider as an option to the "typical stuffy black-ti- e affairs held in other cities" Ms Keysaw said "I had cancer 10 years ago Since munity and Taylorsville-Pennio- n should not claim it as theirs Mr James said he believes that "this whole matter is a bunch of hog wash" and that Taylorsville-Benniocontentions that Kearns doesn't support the proposed ordinance are unfounded But Taylorsville-Benniocouncil members said they just want the dispute to end They said having the park in their community "would be nice" but right now they claim to be concentrating their efforts on getting a name change at the post office "The park is a public place whether or not it's in our community or theirs It's open for everyone" said Mr Whitehead n n then I've been doing anything I can to help" Mr Norse added "The whole idea is to get people together and have a fun time and raise as much money as possible" In January Mr Reeves died of cancer So the event this year was dedicated to his memory A golf tournament was added to the schedule as well as a celebrity roast And there were a lot of local celebrities involved Steve Young from the San Fransisco 49ers was there Mark Eaton from the Jazz stopped by John Mooney Sports Editor of The Tribune made it Tom Barberi was there as well as Len Randolph and Mr Norse from KSL television "We've really had a lot of support both from the celebrities and the merchants in the area" Ms Keysaw said -- We really appreciate She added that next year the event will probably be held at another location because "it's just getting too big for this place" Elects Two New Officers llake-A-Viris- h The Foundation of Utah has appointed Brent Parrish foundation treasurer and Linda Adams as executive secretary Ms Adams is a member of the wish granting committee Mr Parrish is volunteer on the public relations committee of Utah is a nonprofit organization promoting happiness unity faith and hope within families of children with life threatening illnesses in fulfilling each child's dream by creating magical memories The average cost per wish is $3000 and is supported by individuals corporations schools clubs and many other groups as well as fund raising promotions such as the annual Rubber Ducky Derby Make-A-Wis- ad-ho- c H I are very busy at the time the kids must cross there and that there are no sidewalks on Atwood at that point Mr Poole also explained that visibility in the area is restricted by trees and shrubs growing by the road We as parents have a couple of concerns one of them is the safety of the children and the other is the way this board will address this problem" he said "We are not aware that Murray has any procedure for assessing hazards and I'm concerned that without these procedures the question of bussing will fall to tradition Robert Ault supervisor of special services for the district assured Mr Poole that there is a procedure and that the procedure would be used to study the problem —file district does have a policy to study bussing We have a traffic haz prompting the City Council to plan for formal adoption Tuesday 'rhe budget projects a decrease in revenues from 1989-9- 0 Last year's figures of $3984476 will drop $201402 in the coming fiscal year according to City Administrator Michael Her The city's financial plan is balanced however and no shortfalls are expected The council voted to drop a pay and benefit increase for its membership with only a slight increase in Mayor Everett Dahl's salary Officials originally planned to increase operating and wage figures for the entire council from $33742 to $44650 but voted against it Mr Si ler said Full-tim- e employees will receive a 0 x 0 1 - Make-A-Wis- ard survey form When we last checked in 1980 the area in question came in 17th out of 23 measured" Mr Ault explained He acknowledged that it has been 10 years since the study was done and that it should be done again Mr Ault also pointed out that to bus the children to Parkside would require the district to buy two new busses He said the cost of the busses would be more than the district can afford He said the issue of sidewalks and poor visibility should be addressed to the city not the Board of Education Mr Poole said the issue had been brought before the city before and nothing had been done Joyce Anderson board president assured the group that the board is just as concerned with the safety of ' - :"'!: :: i::::::ii:10Jsk::-:::::- ::E::i:?: 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'':iil:::::::::: ?'e ':-- r ': "r:"?:: it: the children as the parents are "But you are in the luxury of looking only at your situation'' Ms Anderson said "We have 6000 students and we have to ensure the safety of all of them" Mr Ault said the proper procec dure would be to form the committee with members from all of the board districts as well as representatives from the city and the Utah Department of Transportation Ms Anderson pointed out that the committee will study the entire district not just the Parkside area "That's the only way to do it that will makes any sense" she said The board voted unanimously to approve the committee and assured the parents it will be formed as quickly as possible and hopefully can address the concerns before the next school year ''::-- i ''''''''''''':' h Murray School District Committee To Study Bussing By Darren Tucker Tribune Staff Writer MURRAY — Murray School discommittee trict will form an to study bussing a result of the concern expressed by parents at a recent meeting Dennis Poole an attorney spoke on behalf of a group of parents whose children attend Parkside Elementary School The families live between State Street and Big Cottonwood Creek and 4800 and 4500 South "We have 114 children we are concerned about all of them attend Parkside" said Mr Poole whose children also go the school "We are asking that this board consider bussing for them" Mr Poole said the biggest hazard fortthe children who must walk is the intersection at 4800 South and Atwood Blvd He said both streets salaries will also increase with no changes in alcohol or animal control enforcement General fund contributions to capital projects will decrease from to $50000 in $101470 in 1989-9the coming year Some $645000 in projects are planned Sales-tarevenues are expected to come in slightly over last year's budget Mr Si ler said with building permits falling far short of the 1989-9budgeted figure of $32000 Permit fees are expected to raise only $15000 in 1990-9All expenditures should remain on line with budgeted figures with the only change coming in $23000 needed for public safety radio improvements to bring Midvale in line with Valley Emergency's new regulations he added tentative fiscal budget 1 ' Barn Burner Raises $25000 for Cancer Society By Darren Tucker Tribune Staff Writer SANDY — It wasn't a typical area forever" said Mr James Kearns leaders also claim South-ridg- e Park — which lies in the disputed area — belongs to their com- 1990-9- percent cost of living raise with a 3 MIDVALE By Monica Ulibarri Tribune Staff Writer TAYLORSVILLE — Salt Lake County Commissioners are expected to decide Tuesday whether to let morities Program Preps d ' ::i'-'-:' 7 ri-'- :' 0 ! :Of' 171 l '- ! 1 ' e'' adult Boxer mix that sits on command and will gladly shake a loving person's hand lie can be adopted from Salt Lake County Animal Services 511 W 3900 South for a $55 fee The shelter also has a variety of felines available for adoption during Adopt-A-Ca- t Month Jake is a well-behave- ' |