Show M- - HM KeraU Jowwd LS Utah Wedaesday Nuvember 1 1974 v'‘' 1- f atm AVi H &S ‘l! We- 1 w 5 J& v£V V &s i1 $$5 Is:? fcvVif’-- ' 1&3 Sl s rfW&fc vWsS '( "4 J !& 1 r&is M Ted Karren keep county seat Mile “Cap” Ferry holds Senate seat Charles BuHcn to House s' r-Robert J Chamber Reed Darts'-h- i unseats Hasiem new commissioner A Alton Hoffman representative since 1971 Todd Weston Marla Ellsworth keeps board chair returns to House Lyle Cooley gets board seat Cache County Com 10653 To 6103 Agaimt Commission Gets Mandate Voters Veto Utah Land Use Act For Mosquito Abatement machinery to supervise local planning without it The bill would have set up a commission to set guidelines for statewide planning and to designate “areas of greater than local con- B v Ken Coaunghtou 70000 merce the American Institute tors and the Utah Associated collected nearly SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) -L- signatures far more than of Architects the Utah Public Contractors fought the law and-use The proponents argued among planning: 28 to 29 necessary to have the law Employes Association the Utah other LeaAssociation commissions endorsed the Education things that Utah’s growth county suspended pending a referenit 28 of 19 county electorates dum gue of Cities and Towns the would be unguided and chaotic The issue split the state with League of Counties and the without the act rejected it The Utah Land-us- e Opponents claimed the law Planning the Democratic Party the Lea- Utah Ski Association backing would lead to federal control Act passed by the Legislature gue of Women Voters the Salt the act The Salt Lake Board of Real and the state had sufficient and suspended by initiative was Lake Area Chamber of Com killed by a wide majority Tues- day at the polls Only in Carbon County did the referendum produce a positive vote In each of the other counties the voters said a loud no Statewide it was defeated by o a margin Opponents and proponents of the mil viewed the results of the referendum from the same widely divergent positions which characterised the emotional often bitter debates "1 think the undecideds and the confused all voted against it That’s one of the things that’s quite easy to do in Utah to defeat a referendum" said Mlt Preston freer chairman of (he Protect Land in Utah Sensibly (PLUS) Committee r “The people were well informp ed” countered H Austin organizer of the Concerned Ctttaens Committee which launched the initiative to put the bill on the ballot and argued heatedly against its passage "I think that the people Just don't want another layer of government added at the top of their counties Everywhere I went they (the voters) knew what they were doing” Prior to the election the commissions governing every county except Weber endorsed the Land use Act At the polls both rural and urban voters eschewed it The act a weak version of legislation asked for by Gov Calvin L Bampton passed the Legislature last winter after Utter debate and was signed Into law Shortly afterward the CCC nine-memb- er cern" The commission would have acted as a dispensary for state and possibly federal planning money passed on to the counties each of which would develop its own planning scheme The whole package would have been submitted to the 1977 State Legislature for review The voters apparently decided the state could make it through expansion and development pain without the act Land-us- e supporters don't anticipate another attempt to put such legislation on the books “The vote is a notice to the federal government that Utah is not ready to be harnessed to keep their hands off ft's a sign the people still believe that property rights are sacred And that those rights belong to the individual not the masses” said Dan Simon president of Salt Lake’s Board of Realtors “State land-us- e planning is dead for a number of years" said freer “because the Legislature will be frightened to tackle it again and the governor will probably be relucant to recommend it 'Ttn afraid we’re going to have to take our lumps and watch the process (of undisciplined growth) go without the benefit of the state plea I don't see any ready substitute for Only One Utah Constitutional Amendment Survives At Polls three-to-tw- Bel-na- SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) -Utah voters rejected three of tablishment or expansion of private industry — also was reconstitutional four jected the proposed Opponents had said it would amendmentsTuesday approving only the one which will allow favor new businesses at the excounties to set up special servpense of existing ones But its ice districts proponents had felt it would have given a needed boost to The other three — to reorganize the executive branch and industry creating more Jobs create the post of lieutenant and increased tax revenues Proposition No 3 would have governor to extend public credit to private Industry and to given the legislature the power assess vehicles on an equal to exempt boats cars and airbasis rather than assess person- planes from property taxes and al property taxes against them would assess them a special — all went down to defeat uniform fee of the votes With three-fourtAccording to opponents that counted the special services would take away from counties amendment led by a 92 to 48 an important local source of per cent margin the executive tax revenue They said it would reorganization was trailing 53 to (dace in the hands of the State 47 per cent the credit measure Tax Commission powers which 65 to 35 per cent and the auto are now vested in local officials tax amendment 58 to 42 per cent The executive reorganization amendment would have abolished the office of secretary of state and replaced him with a lieutenant governor The amendment would have SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) -Tmade several other changes innewcomers were elected hree cluding realigning the line of to the State Board of Education succession to the governorship Tuesday as one Incumbent was and setting up a process to defeated the governor viable to Mrs Esther R Lands the aerve ft also would have made was only incumbent running the state treasurer and auditor defeated by Mrs Joan L Burneligible to run for side for the District Two Post Proposition No 2 — the representing the Granite School Rhode Island Plan to District provide public credit for the es In District Four Jesse An- - The only amendment to pass muster was No 4 — the special service district amendment — will give counties the authority to create special districts for fire flood control sewer and other services Those who favored the plan said it would be the best way to distribute the cost of the services to the people who gained the benefit from them The opponents had claimed that creation of more such districts would only add to the Jumble of existing taxing units and would lead to overlapping Incumbent Unseated In Utah School Board Race de-da- re ed Most Cache Incumbents Win (Continued from page 1A) waged a good battle and had garnered more votea than usual in this election There were 2839 straight Republican Party votes cast to the Democrats' 1927 Out of a total 17421 ballots county wide crossover and scratch voting appeared heavy The Utah Land Use Act considered by many political pundits to be the hottest Issue on the ballot received a resounding thumbs down The vote was 10653 against to 6103 for County Commissioner Marion O Olsen not running for office but on hand to watch the returns said he felt the bill's defeat was a reaction against too much possible state control though he favored the bill himself Incumbent Commissioner M Ted Karren term defeated his running for a four-yeopponent A L Beecher of Logan by a considerable margin Karren had 10159 votes to Beecher's 6114 He has served for two years as a commissioner is a petroleum product marketer and an officer in the Cache Chamber of Commerce He Is also on the USU Board of Trustees and president of the school's alumni association "I'm very pleased that the electorate has seen fit to give me such a vote of confidence" said Karren “I certainly plan to continue serving the residents of Cache County to the best of my ability" The only unopposed bid for county office was that of County Atty Burton H Harris a Republican He received 13323 votes The widest win margin was chalked up by County Assessor Lynn Balls He had an even 12000 votes His Democratic opponent Millard E "Ted" Wilde of Oarkston got 4518 Balls has been assessor for seven years and is president of the International Association of Assessing Officers for Utah The Logan resident said he would continue to watch the equality of assessment in the county Darius W Carter also had a margin of more than 70 per cent in his win over William S Durstder In the county sheriff contest Carter Crabbed 12112 to Dursteler’s 4770 He has served four years as county sheriff and currently is chairman of the District Law Enforcement Advisory Council and a member of the Utah Police Standards and Goals Council Carter said his main goal was to sec that law enforcement in the county Is constantly monitored for needed change to meet the demands of a changing society Proponents had said the new system would provide a more equitable assessment across the state even though some would pay more than they do current- - County Clerk Seth S Allen had another decisive victory with an 11528 to 5046 win over Ms opponent Democrat D Keith Young I've tried bard to give the people good service" said Allen “I feel this has been a real vote of confidence in my ability to do Just that" Allen the man behind the scenes as far as election organization Is concerned said he was pleased with the overall voter turnout but felt it could be better He said he would continue his efforts to give county residents efficient and accurate service from his office In the contest for county treasurer incumbent Curtis L Miner gathered 11415 votes to 5130 for his opponent Donald R Fullmer Miner is a Logan resident and is president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns He served two terms as mayor of Logan and Is a member of the Mayor's Commission on Government Organization Miner said he would like to continue his efforts to help Improve present tax laws and to continue helping Cache taxpayers with all tax matters He said “no one likes to pay taxes but we endeavor to make It as pleasant as possible” The race between Gretta Smith and Sylvia Toolson for the office of county recorder had Mrs Toolson ahead during early returns but as ballots from outlying districts came in the lead changed Incumbent Mrs Smith had 1637 votes and Mrs Toolson 6992 on the final tally sheet Robert F “Bob" McCann who has been deputy county auditor was elected to fill the newly created elective post of county auditor His opponent was Lucy Ann Thompson a IiOgan resident currently completing her degree in accounting at Utah State University McCann’s total vote was 9317 and Mrs Thompson's 7377 “I feel that my opponent worked harder than almost any candidate in the county races" said McCann “and I feel my victory is significant because of that Pm happy I won and am looking forward to developing this new office” McCann said earlier that the county’s books are now up to date and that if elected he woidd see that they are kept that way He said he would like to keep the auditing chores as efficient and stable as possible and be flexible enough to make necessary changes in method as more uniform system’ of bookkeeping and auditing are found on the state level it" derson of Ogden was unopposed in his bid to represent northern Utah school districts In District One Charles W Peters a former teacher and a real estate broker defeated Providence Water Bond former teacher Fritz R Evers The post vacated by William W Cannon represents Salt Lake City In District Three Richard D PROVIDENCE Providence Anderson of Sandy easily brat voters supported the city water Kenneth P Salzman The formbond Tuesday 534 to 175 In the er member of the Jordan Board general election of Education will represent The vote on the bond which Murray and Jordan School Dis- will provide for a 1 million-gallo- n reservoir to update and tricts The seat was vacated by E Varian Mortenson extend the city water system And Dr Reuben U Law Prowas 312 for and 94 against in vo was unopposed for the DisProvidence No 1 and 222 for the trict Seven Spot representing 81 against in Providence No 2 school districts south of Provo Mayor Ken Braegger expressed pleasure that the people of Providence supported the bond to such a great extent He said "I’m happy to know what we're representing such a large majority of the people of Providence" Mayor Braegger said last RANDOLPH Rich County month that the 9250000 project voters reelected Grant Lambom would not increase the water to the office of four-yecomrates presently in effect missioner In Tuesday's election Earlier support for the and Kay Thorn ock to the two-yeproposal was voiced by several seal residents of Providence who Republican Lambom won 474 offered their services should the to 2tf over David Malcom and voters approve of the action Don Wilson property owner Republican Thornock ran east of the city has offered to unopposed Thad Mattson won his bid for trade water with the city should sheriff over David Drew Cook his proposed well produce Clinton Thompson member of 518 to 218 In other Rich County election the city council has said household in results running unopposed and average uses 2140 gallons of winning their respective offices Providence water daily were: Veres Jessop for recorder Wayne ATTENTION HUNTERS: Kennedy for assessor Marlene Tate treasurer Gerry Brown Curiam cufUii wrappldt iMmtnf 4 wM dim) Wa will till to 4 Rich County School Board wrap Fill tfw larfari daar mS am precinct 1 Norman Weston bfMfht lal Wa alto ku HISm school board Precinct 2 and Approved - Rich County Incumbents Stay - ar ar clerk-audit- or mostly from Logan districts was affirmative The voters of Cache County conclusively told their county commissioners Tuesday that they want mosquito control Commissioners indicated they would be implementing a program as soon as possible The Ballot proposition on from would be reversed sharply It never was Commissioner M Ted Karren to term on the commission said the a four-yevote indicated to him that the commissi on apparently hadn’t been getting a completely dear picture on residents' desires far mosquito control He said the negative reactions turned in by most of the leaders of municipalities throughout the county were valid in many ways but that they apparently did not reflect “Shall Cache ar County establish a mosquito control program to be financed from general tax revalues?" was favored 8419 to 6623 Commissioners recently stated that if the electorate returned a majority “yes" vote on the proposition they would assume the people favored a control program financed out of the county's general fond As early ballots were counted the vote conclusively what “the people" want School Board Winners Comment On The Consolidation Proposal All four winners of school board posts in the Logan City and Cache County school districts said today they would fevot a long look at proposed of the two consolidation districts also They were however unanimous in the opinion that the current quality of education in both districts is excellent and that arguments for consolidation on grounds of quality improvement were not valid In the county races Reed Durtschi a North Logan resident defeated incumbent Dean W Hasiem who has served on the board for 10 years Lyle R Newton Cooley winner in Precinct No 5 said “My knowledge at this time indicates that both Logan and Cache districts seem to be In very good condition and operating efficiently I can see no advantage to consolidation of these two districts at this particular time” Cooley said he was heartened by the vote of confidence given him by the electorate “I would like to express thanks for that vote of confidence and I "I’m awfully pleased the bond election passed" she said “This will mean a great deal to us all since it will provide a facility for all to use" Mrs Ellsworth said that her relatively brief period of service on the board had been an active one with both a bond issue and a leeway election “Now that I’ve lived through these very important and controversial Issues I’m looking wifitrytodoaUIcantobea forward to settling dewn to same worthy servant of the people I real basic board work” she said represent" he said Mrs Ellsworth city Precinct No 1 winner said she would probably favor school consolidation if she had any indication at all that the people she represented favored it “I see advantates and disadvantages both ways” she said “I feel that if the people in this valley wanted to consolidate I would have to favor It too but they seem not to want it “I've read the Boren Report and see fallacies in it but I feel we ought to give it much more thorough study rather than Just an emotional reaction" Mrs Ellsworth said she disagreed with the emotionalism apparently being caused by recent public school consolidation discussions by Cache County School Supt C Bryce Draper She also said she wu very pleased with the outcome of the Logan City bond election which provides for construction of a comprehensive new physical education facility at Logan Allred the board's representative from city won Cooley mayor of fVednct Na 6 said "The people the seat being vacated by Willis of the two districts should make S Hall His opponent was Karla the decision on consolidation" Rawlings a Lewiston housewife He said that he had proposed Durtschi had 1032 votes to formation of a committee Haslem’s 633 Cooley's total was composed of representatives 1027 to Mrs Rawlings' 826 from both districts to examine The City races Maria the issue Ellsworth defeated opponent “The situation needs more Eugene Kartchner by a margin study especially in these two of 793 to 454 Dr Malcolm Allred school districts” Allred raid was unopposed in Ms bid for “since the Boren Report apHe had 1551 votes parently does not apply to us” Durtschi winner in county Allred also voiced his hapftednet No 4 raid “I am ot piness with the success ot the course very happy about the Logan bond election confidence the voters had In me “I’m eager to start the I’ll do my best to carry out my physical education complex and campaign pledge to make get it completed as soon as decisions which will maintain possible” he said and Improve the high quality of He said he was also concerned education in our county about the updating of board schools” policies rules and regulations On consolidation he said he fdt and would like to see these made there should be none without the public as soon as possible direct approval of the people “I feel we have the op“I believe there should be no portunity now to do many of the consolidation without voter things we’ve been trying to do approval — the approval of Senior High School for years” he said taxpayers in the districts to be MWMMWMMWMMWMMWIMWWWMWMMWNMMI consolidated" he said Durtschi said he did not feel the Boren Report (the statewide proposal for consolidation of several Utah school districts) really addresses the issue “A study within the whole Pre-Christm- as county is needed which indicates what the outcome of consolidation would be in terms of actual finances and quality of education” he said He said that such information — choose now— given to qualified voters could be acted on in an intelligent way Just 3 More Days CARDON'S 0ABG You Haven't Heard Anything Yeti -- Johnson won over Ross Jackson in Precinct 3 tarry I would like Sounds in the Dark MfUlH WOODBURY'S CO laaa 7IMMS U4 Nortfc Ml Wari 7 pm to express py SINCERE THANKS Kl to all those who supported me for election to the -- 1 am Thur uac & Fri Nov 7th & 8th SHERWOOD h BHSIB® pioneer UYGiPEiiiE'A'e STATE SENATE Fran DISTRICT 24 I will Hrive to conduct tha duties ot my office in a manner that will justify your con f idance Plaaia faal fraa to contact mo at any lima 744-225- 8 Sincaraly MILES "Cop” FERRY 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