Show 4NV The Salt Lake Tribune Wednesday July 29 1987 Don’t Be a Bozo By Sgt Gary Whitney ' Utah Highway Patrol Everyone hates being pushed around Drivers who get pushed around usually get mad and push back The trouble is pushing back on the highway may have different ramifications than standing up to the schoolyard bully For one thing people are inclined o act tough when they have the protection and anonymity of their automobile You see mousy little guys shaking their fists (or their fingers) at brutes in pickups that is as long as they are going in opposite directions The meanness is usually more subtle however as Whin people step on the gas the second another driver signals to merge in front of them And then “getting even" or standing up for your rights when on the highway rarely turns out the same as does a confrontation on the school parking lot At school just two people are involved — you and the bully If you’re lucky thq bluff works and nobody gets hurt g On the highway silly games result in serious injuries Even when there are no accidents involved the repercussions of a disruptive movement moves back through traffic in waves The waves compound and eventually can turn a single slowdown into miles of stop and go traffic And it only takes on accident to sink 10 miles of speeding freeway traffic into a sea of doldrums 1 would suggest that when it comes to dealing with discourteous drivers Drive With Courtesy we need to make our driving attitudes more businesslike We’ve all had to accept the fact that organizations have their “5 percent" The “5 percent" refers to those irascible rude and irreverent bozos who are difficult to deal with What do we do about the “5 percent” in the work place? We know the job has to be done and we learn to tolerate them We force ourselves to put our immediate reactions aside in the interest of making the organization or project run more efficiently The modem driving environment has become so complex that it functions more as an organization than as a series of individual endeavors Like a factory assembly line cooperative drivers working toward a common goal blend hordes of cars into homogeneous flows that get people home quickly and safely in that environment cooperation — or courtesy — is no longer a nicety it’s a necessity We can no longer hack a path from Salt Lake to Sandy We must work together and ty spite of the "5 percent” we individually benefit by making it home in time to watch the 6 o’clock news Trytslugging it out with every bozo that cuts you off and you become part of the problem Vengeance may be sweet but it is short-live- d as you unnecessarily sit through the next traffic light Be tough swallow hard and don’t allow yourself to degenerate into whatever it was that just crowded you oqt Be a part of the solution not the problem When the number of courteous drivers vs rude drivers comes close to the good guy — bozo ratio typical to the work place we will be enjoying a more efficient use of our highways tion cannot be complete by that date but that the district must take significant steps toward planning and funding or heavy fines will be imposed "EPA has the authority to levy administrative fines of $25000 per day per violation" he said “We could conceivably commit six violations a day” The EPA also could cut federal funds from other government agencies if the standards are not met To meet increased demand and the EPA requirements the sewer district plans to extend the main sewer line along Redwood Road in Woods Cross and West Bountiful and to modernize the district’s two treatment plants When the project still was in the planning stages sewer district officials considered a form of funding where projects would be finished one at a time when money was available Taking this route would have meant a completion date of five to 10 years However with the federal order it must be com pleted much sooner Mr Wayment said The problem now facing district officials is funding “It’s not really a question of whether we do the project or not" Mr Wayment said “it is how we pay for it” The district would prefer to sell $13 million in general obligation bonds That is the "simplest and cleanest way" to pay for the facility Mr Wayment said All facilities in the past have been paid through this type of bond If the bonds get voter approval property taxes would increase approximately $120 If the election fails the district would resort to selling revenue bonds That would force the sewer district to raise monthly sewer bills approximately $10 Residents mil pay either way Mr Wayment said- “They will decide whether to paythrough their monthly - sewer bill or through property taxes" The sewer district does have one factor in its favor — its high placement on the EPA funding list means it loans could qualify for The money available would be part of a state revolving loan program The state would loan the money to the sewer district and any bonds that are sold would go back into the state fund to pay for other projects Mr Wayment said Interest on the federal loans ranges between zero and 6 percent and is determined by the state based on the entity's environmental and financial need Mr Wayment said It is possible the sewer district could get a zero per- -' cent interest rate “but we would be pllfSsed with 3 or 4 percent” In the end Mri Wayment and other district officials believe bonding will save the taxpayers money “It will be cheaper to build now using the loans than to build it piecest st meal” -- 9- Communiiy Editorial Councils Echo the Sounds of Change ilar to it It appears clear that community councils are going to play an increasingly important role in the future of unincorporated Salt Lake County A task force assigned to make recommendations for the modernization of Salt Lake County government concluded recently that the unincorporated valley's 22 community councils should be given status as the official voices of their respective areas That recommendation is part of a larger proposal to remake county government A majority of the task force suggests that a elected council and an elected chief executive replace the existing commission That proposal or one sim nine-memb- may go before voters in November 1988 If it passed the community councils presumably would take on an enhanced role as official representatives of their districts within what is now the unincorporated area They would advise the county government on what levels of services their constituents desire and how much the residents might be willing to pay for those services In fact the county’s community councils already are performing some of those functions The councils have been recognized by statute since 1985 They play an important advisory role in matters of planning and zoning and the law also encourages them “to develop priorities regarding municipal ser vices and facilities” for their districts and to submit these in writing annually to the County Commission “for use in policy development and in the budget process” Community councils also are focusing political action in other ways The one in Taylorsville-Ben-nio- n is spearheading an incorporation drive Some political leaders have suggested that other community councils may be waiting to mount their own incorporation or annexation drives until after they see how the Taylorsville-Bennioenterprise fares Local government in unincorporated Salt Lake County obviously stands at a crossroads today and community councils may play a big part in helping to decide which roads are traveled in the future n Newspaper Pickup Is 1st Garbage Day of the Month Salt Lake City’s Newspaper for Trees program is continuing with officials reminding residents that the first garbage col-tol lection day of the month is the day to put newspapers on the curbside A private contractor will collect the papers for recycling Proceeds "" Program The recycling program will continue on the first week of every month 'Peter Pan 9 Coming To Murray Park Amphitheater pm “We’ve been doing plays in Murray for several years and have tried a variety of genres” said Director Douglas Bishop “It seems that Salt Lake City is inundated by flashy children’s musicals during the summer “We figured that if that’s what works let’s go out on a limb Our last musical was Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes" — it was a terrific show but didn’t attract a very large audience We tried to find a play which would appeal to everyone '1 he added As director Of “Peter Pan” Mr Bishop enjoys working on the production and finds the experience very rewarding In fact JM Barrie's play is his ideal choice for a children’s musical 4' Pet of the Week Chi Chi is a young Chihuahua cross Because they are the smallest dog breed In the world Chihuahua’s make nice traveling pets Anyone interested in long-haire- d owning Chi Chi must first pay a $40 neuter fee Chi Chi and other pets like her can be adopted by contacting Salt Lake County Animal Services 511 W 3900 South Youths Can 'Run and Gun’ Salt Lake County Recreation Division will sponsor a “Run and Gun" basketball program in August The program has 16 players assigned to one court Players arc dividr ed equally into two teams A game of “Run and Gun" will be one-hou- played A pressing defense is mandatory full-cour- man-on-ma- n The program will have two s sions one of fourth- - and and a second of sixth- - seventh- t divi- fifth-grader- - and eighth-grader- s special draft night will be conducted Aug 3 at 7 pm in the Taylors A ) Ridges The ordinance stemmed from sev- eral years of controversy and compromise between the Greek chapters and the neighboring residents Mrs Ridges said the neighbors made the zoning change a priority when the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity attempted to acquire a property on Federal Way earlier this year The neighbors who oppose the Greeks argue that fraternities have changed a great deal since residents first moved in next to the Greeks decades ago They claim that fraternities have become little more than weekend party houses where drunken students disrupt the rest of the neighborhood They say zoning needs to be changed to reflect the change in the Greeks The regulation draws a new line behind which Greeks could acquire property pushing them back to a thin strip of land adjacent to the universityThe previous boundary which ran 30 North cut just north of State Sen Francis Farley’s home (1418 E Federal Way) and just south of Utah Supreme Court Justice Michael Zimmerman’s home (1408 E Federal Way) Under the new ruling the nearest available property that is legal for Greeks to occupy is six lots southeast from Sen eastwest at approximately Farley's residence The two fraternities and one sorority that are currently outside of the new boundary will remain available to Greek houses under certain condi use One of the fraternity houses outside the boundary may soon be lost to the Greeks The Beta Theta Pi Chapter one of the University’s oldest fraternities recently acquired the last house within the boundary equipped for use as a fraternity or sorority If their old house is left unoccupied for a year or sold to a private resident it will no longer be available for fraternity or sorority use If that happens it would mark the second time in as many years that a Greek house was vacated and consequently lost to another purpose What was once the Sigma Phi Epsilon house on 1300 East is now a parking lot for the Newman Center 1327 E 200 South When Dr Noel DeNevers purchased his home on the corner of 100 South and Butler Avenue the Sigma Chi Fraternity two doors away was 35 years old Now 23 years later Dr DeNevers is one of the most vocal critics of the Greek community in bis neighborhood The DeNever’s home is now one of the eight homes not already occupied by Greeks that are within the new zoning boundary In the past that location near fraternities might have been considered detrimental to the property value of his home But if the University of Utah Greek system is to expand in the future the incoming organizations will have fewer and more expensive properties to chose from The cost of establishing a new chap- ter at the University of Utah could be so high that it would discourage national Greek organizations from doing so In addition to the potential high cost of acquiring a house the available houses are not equipped for fraternities or sororities according to Ms Ridges University of Utah Greek Adviser That means that after properties were acquired they would need to be renovated HOMETOWN NEWS KSN OF THE ARMED SERVICES cast includes Angi The Cannon (as Peter Pan) and Stephen Kerr (as Captain Hook) Music director is Susan Thompson while Kendell Nielsen handles the orchestration Choreography and set design are handled by Walter Larrabee and John Williams respectively Tickets are $5 for adults $3 for children and may be purchased at the gate or in advance at Day Murray Music or Murray City Hall The Murray Park Amphitheater is accessible from within the park's main Vine Street entrance or from 350 E 5300 South The following news briefs are provided to The Tribune by the Hometown News Service of the US military: Alden H Laney Salt Lake City recently completed the Rocky Mountain Region Staff College held at the United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Colo The activity sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol is designed to provide instruction and practical experience in public speaking written communication and leadership technique This year members from 28 Wings or states of the Civil Air Patrol attended the event Airman David E Weaver son of Stanley R Weaver Orem and Gloria S Lyman Salt Lake City has graduated from the US Air Force aircraft maintenance course at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas During the course students were taught aircraft maintenance fundamentals to repair and service one- - and jet aircraft Maintenance management and documentation was taught to assess aircraft readiness capability Mr Weaver is a 1985 graduate of Highland High School Maj D William Atwood son of Delbert W Atwood Jr and Mary Lou Smee both of Salt Lake City has two-engi- completed the US Army Command and General Staff College Regular Course at Fort Leavenworth Kan The regular course at the Army’s senior tactical school produced graduates who are competent military problem solvers Emphasis was placed on career development for the officer's future duties as a senior commander or staff officer Maj Atwood received a master’s degree in 1980 from Syracuse University NY Staff Sgt Harry R Balle Jr Salt Lake City recently for two more years in the United States Air Force He is a reservist assigned to the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing Hill Air Force Base as a weapons load crew specialist In civilian life Sgt Balle works for the United States Postal Service Pvt Lloyd E Pace son of Noretta Prescott and Kent J Pace both of Salt Lake City has completed the basic field artillery cannoneer course under the one station unit training (OSUT) program at Fort Sill Okla During the course students were taught the duties of a howitzer of gun section crewman They also receive instruction in communications maintenance and the handling of ammunition and explosives OSUT is a program that combines basic training with advanced individual training 'Tot Tending’ Class Offered Cottonwood Hospital Center for Women’s Health is offering a class for boys and girls ages 9 through 14 who want to learn how to become competent baby sitters “Tot Tending” will be held Saturday from 9 to 11 am at the hospital 5770 S 300 East Murray Cost is $2 1 ¥ SAWN HJimmiinmt Classe D Skin Care ville High School Boys Gym 5225 S Redwood Road Aug 3 is also the registration deadline for anyone wishing to participate Games will be played Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Kearns Tennis Courts 5624 S 4800 West and Talorsville High Games will be played at 6 7 and 8pm Health Produce sunrlder q f Siiamp Each player will be required to pay $20 participation fee which includes a "Run and Gun" a Early registration is encouraged because of limited enrollment For additional information contact Salt Lake County Recreation fraternity and sorority rush each year the university’s Greek system has been stymied by a new Salt Lake City zoning ordinance according to University Greek Adviser Cherry city’s Shade Tree Heycitngitnttnmdout 3-- 4 At a time when membership in Greek organizations is on the increase nationwide and when more University of Utah students are going through tions: the property cannot be vacated for more than a year and the property must not be converted to a different will benefit the By Scott Rivers Tribune Staff Writer The Murray Arts Council will present its ninth annual summer musical “Peter Pan” Friday at 8:30 pm in the Murray Park Amphitheater and continuing Aug 1 and Aug 6 at 8:30 I By Frank Adams Tribune Staff Writer andedly EPA Tells Sewer District to Fix Plants or Pay Fines By Katherine Kapos Tribune Staff Writer South Davis County Sewer Improvement District is under a federal order to improve its waste-wate- r treatment facilities or pay a fine of $25000 to $150000 a day said the district manager Increased population in the past three to four years has forced the treatment plants in West Bountiful and North Salt Lake to operate 30 percent over capacity Quality has slipped enough that the Environmental Protection Agency has intervened “The EPA has taken a much tougher stance on these issues" explained Dal Wayment district manager "We are now under an administrative order from EPA to plan and construct adequate facilities to meet environmental requirements” The EPA has given the district until July 1 1988 to meet federal standards Mr Wayment said construc Zoning Rules Complicate Life for Greeks at U !r stye I |