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Show 2DA The Sail Lake Tribune W ednesda , DM 15. January The East Canyon Editorial Hydro-Electri- Project c One of three hydro-electridrafting board, the East Canyon project will harness the energy of water currently spilling out below the hole will be opened in the dam, and connected dam's gatehouse. A new will to a conduit which bring the water to the power station. The turbines of two will be turned with capacities of 500 and ,500 megawatts generators by the rushing water, which will then be emptied into East Canyon Stream. Construction is scheduled to begin in May, and completion is planned for June 1987. (The structure behind the mam dam is an older dam, now obsolete.) plants on Bountiful's c 48-inc- h Shovel Snow From Walks To Be Safe, Considerate 1 NEW OUTLET every community requiring CONDUIT POWER STATION AND GENERATORS Bountiful Plans to Build 3 Power Plants Unlike most other resources, electricity, in the amounts necessary to run a city, cannot be stored. "You either use it or lose it," said Mr. Hardy And the amount a city needs varies with weather, hours of daylight and other variables. Many times generating facilities will be able to produce more power than their customers or owners demand. Thus, when Bountiful has needed extra power, it has usual.y been able to purchase it from other cities through the Utah Associated Municipal Power System, or from the Northwest United States through the Bonneville Power Association. These sources, while slightly more expensive than CRSP power (about 2 cents per kilowatt-hour)- , allow a delay in the inevitable purchase of more dependable sources, until the excess demand is high enough to justify new facilities. Bountiful is now at that point. Its three hydroelectric plants are expected to add over 40,000 megawatt-hour- s to the system, an amount projected to take the city into the next decade. Generators are now on order for the plants. "Each generator has a custom size; you don't go to a factory and buy one off the line," said Mr. Hardy. The first plant will be installed in Echo Dam, on the Weber River in Summit County, and about 25 miles east of the city. With the generator on order, city officials are aiming to be 1 officials maintain their electricity will still be a bargain over the state's largest supplier. The three hydroelectric projects will cost an estimated $17.5 million, money the city raised through the sale of bonds. The repayment of the bonds will increase rates 10 percent this year, 13 percent in 1987, 9 percent in 1988 and 4 percent in 1989, according to the bond prospectus. Bountiful has operated its own power department since 1935, when endiesel- - and gines turning generators were used to keep the lights glowing. Decades later, the city contracted with the CRSP, which still supplies 95 percent of the city's power, and does it at relatively little expense; about 1 cent per kilowatt hour. During the first years of CRSP power use, the city used less than it could have purchased from the federal government. But in recent years Bountiful's electric appetite has gone beyond its share. "We are now using not only our full allocation but more from other sources," said Mr. Hardy. "We can t get any more CRSP. natural-gas-burnin- g That Time Of Year It may be cold outside, and the snow may long ago have been trampled into a thick layer of ice, but try to get it up. Sprinkle salt or a nitrogen fertilizer, attack it with a pick or shovel just do something to resolve this slippery, perennial problem. There are laws in virtually 38-INC- H Continued From DA-Tom Hardy. "We have enough to meet our current needs, but we don't have enough to meet our future needs. The new power supplies will also raise the rates for Bountiful customers, but with the cost of municipal power roughly half that of power from Utah Power and Light Co., city Please shovel your sidewalks. gin its installation in the spring. The plan! is scheduled to begin supplying only maintenance fees will reduce the amount of revenue from power October. The second plant is planned for East Canyon Dam, in Morgan County, some 15 miles east of the city. The least powerful of the three projects, it is expected to join the system in June lower sales the city can return to its budget. "Once its paid for, it becomes as favorably priced as anything we have, said Mr. Hardy. "The fuels free, the water just flows through it. We feel that the pros outweigh the cons. in people to clean their walks but it goes without saying that law enforcement officers have better things to do than issue such citations. And theres always the risk of a multimillion dollar lawsuit if someone falls on an of icy sidewalk, but the odds that happening are pretty slim. The best reason for clearing the sidewalk is compassion for those people who, for reasons of income, age or fitness, are out walking rather than zipping around in an automobile. Its easy to forget about pedestrians in this motorized era. For many people, the most walking they do in their neighborhood during the winter is from the front door to where their car is parked. The largest group that suffers from negligence of the sidewalks is probably children. Since theyre too young to drive and conditions arent conducive to bicycling, children are forced to trudge back and forth to school on sidewalks. Slippery sidewalks probably pose the greatest hazard to elderly people, however. Seniors can be seriously injured by fall that would go unnoticed by most children. Unless the sidewalks are clear, the elderly are often forced to decide between risking serious injury and being trapped in their homes both unaccep-tibl- e alternatives. Icy walkways also put the skids on the pleasure of those who walk for fitness and enjoyment. The threat of a ticket and the potential liability in case of an accident are secondary reasons for clearing the sidewalks. The most attractive reason should be the opportunity to be a considerate good neighbor. 1987. City officials are planning on those two plants to keep the citys air condi- tioners running through that summer, the season when power demand is at its peak. This coming summer, the city will rely partially on its new gas engine, purchased from the Washington Public Power System The third and most powerful project will be built on Moon Lake, 90 miles southeast of Bountiful, on the Lake Fork River of Duchesne County. This last project is expected to add 17.411 megawatt-hour- s to the system, but will not be completed before June now-defun- 1988. Depending on hydroelectric power for a large part of Bountifuls supply has both its advantages and problems. How much power the city gets will depend on the amount of snow and its summer runoff pattern. "Drought years can affect you adversely, said the city manager. But the water-drivepower also is greatest at the hottest time of year, coinciding with the the highest demand. Also, once the bonds are repaid. n Aain S.L. Library Has Its that time of year again and now is the time to get taxes completed for an early refund. The following re- Help Tax-Resour- ce Department of the City Library has a supply of most federal and Utah State income tax forms for free distribu- sources. available in the Salt Lake City Public Library, 209 E. 500 South, will help to make the experience as painless and inexpensive as possible. tion. IRS Publications. Three volumes of IRS publications designed to an- swer questions about allowable deductions and provide assistance in filling out special forms. IRS Tax Tapes. The library has cassette tapes and VCR tapes that e instructions for provide filling out federal forms available. 1986 Master Tax Guide published by Commerce Clearing House. This guide reflects all the important provisions. rules and final regulations ol the IRS for 1986. Pay Less Tax Legally by Barry Steiner. Multiple copies exist of this tax guide, rate number one by "Consumer Reports. This guide features numerous convenient tax planning instructions checklists, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. VITA workers trained by the IRS provide free tax service for low income, speaking disadvantaged, or armed service personnel. Help is available each Tuesday, February through April 15. from 4 30 to 7 p.m. at the Main Library. h Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Volunteers knowledgeable in the special tax situations of the elderly give free assistance in filling out tax forms every Thursday, February 1 through April 10, from to 5 p.m. at the Main Library. Tax Forms. The Business. Science line-bv-li- for completing every major IRS form and answers to the 10(1 most commonly asked tax questions. Everyones 1986 Income Tax Guide by S.J. Lasser. Updated annually this helpful guide to preparing your 1985 tax return offers valuable new information on the new tax laws and discusses IRAs, tax forms, shelters, benefits, deductions and other essential topics. Sylvia Porters 1986 Income Tax Book by Sylvia Porter. A e guide to the preparation of the 1985 income tax forms. Clear summarization of all the latest regulations. Presents dozens of valuable tax saving ideas. 1986 H & R Block Income Tax Workbook. Gives explanations of the family of 1040 forms in easy to understand language as well as proven strategics for getting the biggest refund to which vou are entitled. Officer Steve Holt puts a 1976 Pontiac automobile out of its misery, after 10 S. Jordan Retires Its First Police Car Special to The Tribune SOUTH JORDAN South Jordan Police Department's first automobile being put to rest by the department, 10 years and 400,000 miles latis step-by-ste- years and 400,000 miles of dependable service for South Jordan Police Department. er. The vehicle, a 1976 Pontiac was purchased from the Utah Highway Patrol in 1978 for $1,500. It had 50.000 miles on it at that time, said Police Chief Duane Sutherland. Since then the car has been used daily in police activities ranging from high speed chases to stakeouts, Chief Sutherland said He credits daily attention and upkeep by the police officers for contributing to the long life of the vehicle. We are on a program and more than one officer has driven it during the past 18 years. The officer is required to inspect the vehicle twice a day and must keep it in top shape, both inside and outside, and make any needed repairs," Chief have averexclusive of gasoline aged $1,200 per year, he said. Chief Sutherland praised a local automotive shop, Performance Motors, for assistance with the mechanical work, not only on this vehicle, but all police cars. Sutherland said. Stress placed by the officers on the upkeep of their automobiles causes the chief to get questions asking how the city can afford so many new cars. 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