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Show Review - Wednesday, August 15, 1984 - Page 3 Children damming debris basin drain to occur as well as substantial damage to the irrigation lines. companies The police department was asked to patrol the basin area to keep the children from building the dams. Mr. Vicchilli also encouraged parents to watch their children and be sure they did not play around the basin and drainage ditches. He also told the council that the city will be removing the good soil which has been washed down into the basin as it is very good quality dirt and it will be used by the city. He also stated that Leo Harvey deserves the city's appreciation for spearheading the flood control efforts many years ago which has since helped the city avoid serious flooding problems. A' Vicchrilli, city N M'kltive for the Northern Ky Water Conservancy S Utah oujj Plea8ant Grove ' .mril Tuesday that children A WXfc up the drain in the , vicchrilli said they have had lemallsummerwith children irjjg and other items to dam make a swimming Vffcldarnage has alec .been KnZheadgate, he noted. The knn has found it kVupwitherepairs. that when they JffonTarea the chUdren find dlerandhaveevenmadeadam spillway area. . stHe is afraid an accident is going Marriott visits city council Congressman Dan ' Marriott, Republican gubernatorial candidate, visited Pleasant Grove City Council meeting this week and pledged support for small communities across the state as a part of his economic development program. "Our number one priority is economic development," the four-ter-congressman told council members. "By building up our economic base we will be able to enhance our quality of life here in Utah. We will be able to pay for the kind of quality education we want for our children, the kind of roads and other services we need and want without raising taxes!" "You know me, I'm a tax cutter, not a tax raiser," Rep. Marriott told the group in a brief statement He also explained that he was in the process of forming four major task forces which would help develop a master plan of action for the state. 'These are working task forces, not study groups. They will not study and restudy and restudy. They will begin work August 15 and will complete their assignments by December 31. " 'The report they present to me and to my Lt. Governor, Karl Snow, will be the foundation of the master plan which I will present to the legislature when it convenes," the congressman said. The task forces he is forming are: the Task Force on Economic Development, the Task Force on Education, the Task Force on Tax Reform, and the Tash Force on Government Reform. "We concentrate on economic development because we need to expand our economic base build a bigger pie, so to speak rather than fight over portions here and there," he said. Rep. Marriott also said he was concerned about every community in the state and that he was interested in hearing from leaders every county. Historical committee has new members Roger Roper, chairman of the Pleasant Grove Historical Preservation Committee, reported to the city council Tuesday that his committee had met and would need some money for a researcher. The city had received a $25X) matching grant to be used by the Historcial Committee. Roger received approval from the city council to expend $500 to have some research done. He noted that there are 80 identified buildings in Pleasant Grove which have a historical significance according to a study done by the state. There are some photos available, too, Roger said. The council appointed Norm Barton and Maymetta Johnson as members of the Historical Preservation Committee. Roger explained that a staff member of the Utah State Historical Society would do the required research for them. Richan relies on experience, record I 7 ' ' ' 1 i; hi J federal funds through state agen-cies. He points to cost-cuttin- g changes made in county government during his first four years as an example of what he has been able to accomplish on the commission. A major reorganization of county govern-ment, including the establishment of a county motor pool, saved tax-payers over $2 million while im-proving efficiency within county government. He is also proud of the fact that the county was able to handle flood costs over the past two years working within the county budget, without floating a bond or enacting a separate mill levy to deal with flooding costs. Some of the current issues facing the county that Richan says he is anxious to deal with include straightening out the controversy surrounding the Thistle mudslide. The county has made applications to use the "dam" in place at Thistle as. a flood control device, if it is determined to be stable. He has also been active in the project to dredge the Jordan River, which is now on hold until Salt Lake County officials can finish the engineering for the dredging project. He said he hoped the dredging could be completed started by next spring. Richan said he is also concerned that the county "maintains the input we have with the current governor when the new governor takes of-fice." Richan currently serves on the Governor's Advisory Council, which he feels gives him a chance to represent the county on the state level. "This is extremely vital, with the federal funds coming through state organizations," Richan said. Richan also feels his background gives him "extensive experience in business and county government Keith Richan is relying on his past experience and his record to convince voters he should be re-elected to the Utah County Com-mission. Richan, who is finishing up a four-yea- r term on the commission and seeking another two-ye- term, said, "My record as a commissioner in keeping costs down and govern-ment under control is good. I feel I have been very effective. Because I have had this experience, I feel I can be even a better commissioner in my next term." Richan says the three most im-portant issues for the upcoming election are: --A willingness to listen and counsel with the people, and the ability to examine all sides, be fair and consistent and to devote the necessary time and energy for the job. --To keep government under control and to manage it wisely and efficiently. Keith Richan that qualify me for the job." Richan was chairman of the Utah County Planning Commission prior to his election to the County Com- -' mission. --To maintain close and good working relationships with city, state and federal governments, especially in support of President Reagan's approach to disbursing 111jf ? Miner aims to upgrade ,1 commission Cooperation .with city govern- - ujjts economic development and adequate planning are three of uajor areas J. Oneil Miner, cand-idate for two-ye- county com-- i uissioner, says county government 'fill needs improvement. ' Vl And Miner feels he is the man to bring about the necessary changes. l0V(t Miner, who works as a private 4. consultant, is quick to commend the are", current County Commission for its I mrk, but stresses that he feels more m. canbedone. olsfj "The county is only operating at (rJ half throttle," Miner says. One of his major concerns is cooperation with the cities in the ial r county, cooperation he says could be el improved through the existing, but l,r ineffective, Council of Governments. J "We have got to establish an ef-lj- .r fective line of communication between the county and city ltist governments," Miner says. The county is responsible for developing Jjj, ' the agenda for those meetings, and jjj.. Miner says the commission needs to step out and offer the necessary w leadership. j,r A second important need is economic development. "In the county, we are waiting for fSKj things to happen instead of making fan happen," Miner says. He urges Ijj ui active involvement with the state ij Economic Development Agency and jjj j says the county needs to seek new businesses to locate in the county . B3 That type of aggressiveness would jrjj. broaden the county's tax base, l create more jobs and bring more K- - money into the county's coffers, "making us a more viable entity." It's something he thinks he can BjB make happen. pc "What I think I can offer is a J. Oneil Miner public voice that can speak the language of those businesses," Miner says. "I will be out making things happen instead of waiting for them to happen." That increased tax-bas- e would also help solve another problem Miner sees in county government - a demoralized group of county em-ployees. Although they are the most efficient county employees in the state, with one. employee for every 595 citizens - the highest ration in Utah - they have only received a three percent increase in salaries over the past three years. That's hot good enough, Miner says. "We can't increase the taxes; we must increase the economic base so we can take better care of our employees," he says. Miner says he is also concerned with the current lack of leadership in water management, demonstrated by the stalled project to dredge the Jordan River. "We cannot take 'no' for an an-swer from Salt Lake County," Miner says. "This is an essential step to move forward on solving the Utah Lake high water prohlems that are going to get worse each year unless we provide the leadership at the County Commission level." Miner says another concern is the lack of effective representation on the state level. pleasant (Brave fReuteui U S P S. No. 11 South Main, Pleasant Grove. Utah S40C2 .. - Published weekly by rl 'jj Newtah, Inc. .. ' : ' Telephone Numbers Advertising 4 Circulation News Publisher Brett R. Bezzant Editors Marc Haddock Marcella Walker Subscription price $9.50 per year Second class postage paid at Pleasant Grove Post Office Postmaster Send address changes to P.O. Box 7, American Kurk, Utah ft4003 Republicans in this area agree: TiiiQte is No Substitute for Experience. State legislators, Republican state of Representatives. And, since delegates, and community leaders 1980, Val Oveson has been carefully all over Utah agree: There is no sub- - looking at state spending as State stitute for experience, especially Auditor. when it comes to Utah's $2.4 billion Together, they're prepared to budget. make the most of your tax dollar. Resources are scarce. And the They're prepared for the job. candidates who are best qualified And more ancj more utahns agree, to balance the needs of the state with the ability of taxpayers to pay AfO7Af are Norm Bangerter and Val Oveson. fdl &&f4&pfrrj For ten years, Bangerter has LsUSui "JjJj' worked hard in the state legislature 0UUVtilvuri to do just that eight of those years jVAL in leadership positions and four of vJgf& Q 3 those years as Speaker of the House V LT. GOVERNOR Si Prepared for the job. I I The following Utah County civic leaders have formally endorsed Norm Bangerter and Val Oveson for governor and lieutenant governor. UTAH COUNTY OREM Stanley Walker, county treasurer Delance Squire, mayor Ronald Smith, county surveyor Earl Farnsworth, councilman E. L. Sunberg, county auditor Harley Gillman, councilman Blaine Willes, councilman ALPINE CITY Don A. Christiansen, mayor PAYSON Wayne Hickenlooper, councilman russ Williams, councilman Ron Rasmussen, councilman Don Dixon, councilman AMERICAN FORK PLEASANT GROVE Malcolm H. Beck, mayor David R Hoidaway; mayor Kent Evans, councilman De L Youngi counciman Steven Sowby, councilman . Kay Hutchings, councilman SALEM HIGHLAND Harold Davis mayor Eric Adamson, mayor qPANcH ' Ken Monson, councilman ,F"K Russell Enoch A. Ludlow, mayor Gerber, councilman James Rex Woodhouse, councilman Huwlett, councilman Bill Blomquist, councilman SPRINGVILLE LaMar Hatch, councilman Brent Hammond, mayor If.hi 'ete Roundy, councilman Dee Fowler, councilman Paid lor by the BangerterOveson Committee. Chris Lind, councilman Ken Garfl, chairman. P .... '"' H 5 zzm EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT LEADER . . . p . I ; FOR YOU AND UTAHOjJNTY V hA 1W(o)W LJZJ county commission i WHAT ARE THE KEY ISSUES? 1. COOPERATION WITH CITIES - Communication and responsiveness are the keys. We can only have :' Progress if we understand and deal effectively with each other. . 2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - We can keep our mill levies and taxes" low only if we expand our ' base. We need more jobs. We need to improve our roads, bridges and schools. We must expand our tax base now. 3. WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - We need to improve Utah Lake. We need to dredge the Jordan River. We need the Thistle project. We need to be wise stewards of our g resource - water. . 4. ZONING & PLANNING - We've had four major changes in the past six years. We need a r master ' Dlan. We must be consistant. We must protect the beauty of this valley while helping our people fully utilize their property. What are people saying about miner? ' i Amy Valentine; Provo, Ut. Carl & Leona Jones; Mapleton, Ut. Publican National Committee Woman "Utah County needs leadeiship! We know Oneil Mine, is well educaled f "Oneil Miner will bring a vigorous intelligent and dynam.c approach and will provide that leadeiship and work to establish effective com- J Government. His educational background and experience in munication and make efficient decisions in County Govprnmenl." USlns and political affairs indicate his contribution will be major f indeed." : LeGrande & Connie Ward; Spanish Fork, L t. 0w en Anderson; PI. Grove, Ut. "We knew Oneil when he and Ins lovely wife lived in Spanish Folk He ... Teacher ls a hard working, honest and effective leader in business, community :j a 0,eil Miner in school. I've known his father and grandfather teigl0US a))airs what a great asset he would be to Utah County as ,j Miner family for many years - I'm pleased to support Oneil for commissioner." ' "ty Commissioner and highly recommend him as a capable leader M a"a administrator." Ralph E. West; American Fork, I t. j. j "en7 Gardner & Glen Thomas; Provo, Ut. Businessman j Businessmen "A political leader should be educated, sliarr.ht lorward, cypenenred i j and well skilled in dealing with people - Oneil K,e, h.ts these h"We''e known Oneil Miner for over 25 years. He worked for our j j fT qualification, He has the abilities and ta ents o be ,Eo,usly ,M attending college at BYU. He is personable, honest and in the complex count,, problems of the future. H. We urge Commission." solving j your support for him for County Vote Miner He will make a major difference j |