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Show Review - Wednesday, April 18, 1984 - Page 12 Gubernatorial candidate makes campaign stop in Pleasant Grove By MARCELLA WALKER Norm Bangerter, Republican candidate for governor, made a stop in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday at the request of Senator Paul Rogers and Representative James Moss, who both represent Pleasant Grove in the state legislature. Mr. Bangerter noted that he felt quite close to Pleasant Grove in that his wife, the former Colleen Mon-so-was raised right on the border of Pleasant Grove and American Fork, out by the new hospital. He has hunted with George Paul and is a friend of Jack Hill. Speaker of the House Bangerter said that if he was elected he would look to expand the industrial base in Utah County. He was told that a freeway exit would be a boon for the community and he agreed that access would give better sales tax base to the area. Senator Rogers said that if the city could afford to put in the access road to the freeway, the state could put in the on and off ramps. Mr. Bangerter also said that the city's proximity to BYU and Utah Technical College make it a prime target for industry. He suggested the city officials assume aggressive leadership in seeking out business and the freeway access. The Speaker said he was sup-portive of the Central Utah Project as something we need to make use of the Colorado River water in the state. He has no objection to the governor's review of the project. He said ways should be found to reduce the impact of the project on towns and solve the water rights for communities. Mr. Bangerter said he was sup-portive of the change in the method of selection of the board for the Central Utah Water Conservancy District which manages the CUP. With the controversy between Utah County and Salt Lake County regarding the dredging of the Jordan River, he said he was pleased the legislature was able to get $l'2 million for the dredging. Actually, he said he had been willing to go even further in financing the project but the allotted money will get the engineering and easements started rather than delaying it. Although it will not be done before the flooding season, he said, at least some headway is being made. The legislature appropriated $50 million in disaster relief for flooding. He said they felt some responsibility to help cities with their costs of fighting the floods. Mr. Bangerter noted that he was supportive of the new distribution of the sales tax even though he was instrumental in making the decision which did not allow the change to come all at once but allowed in-crements distributed out over a five year period. He was told that the change in the method of distribution of the tax from point of sales to a population basis had been a boon to Pleasant Grove and other small com-munities. The representative said he was hopeful that Geneva Steel could slay in the area. A sales tax waiver which was allowed by the legislature to help Kennecott might be considered for Geneva, he added. Bangerter said he would not give Geneva up without a fight and feels that the state can compete for these industries. Mr. Rogers and Mr. Moss said that 13 of the 15 legislators from Utah County are actively sup-porting Mr. Bangerter in his bid for Governor. Beautiful Spring Colors Bk ' Sizes 6-1- 8 J j W Easter Dresses ' y A ! 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Born and raised in Granger (now West Valley City), Bangerter has been the Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives for the past 10 years. He views education as one of the critical issues facing Utah residents. "This year 20,000 seniors will graduate from Utah high schools," Bangerter said. "But this September, 40,000 youngsters will enter kindergarten." Citing the statistic, he explained why a policy will not work in Utah and why he wants to accept the challenge of being Utah's next governor. "We must build on the foundation that was laid by our forefathers in the canal system, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. We are the beneficiaries and now we must continue to build for our children," Bangerter added. He sees two options concerning funding of education. (1) Increase taxes just to fund the system at its present level or (2) become more efficient with what we now have. A growth-oriente- d economy will be the key according to Bangerter. "There must be more money for teachers, especially beginning teachers," he said. Bangerter sees his 10 years in the House of Representatives as the best of possible training grounds to qualify him for the governorship. "I understand the legislative process and I know how to get things done in the legislature," Bangerter said. Along with his brothers, Bangerter has been a carpenter in supporting his wife and six children. At least five other Republicans are seeking their party's nomination for governor. Jr. rodeo queen will hold tryouts Tryouts for Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days Junior Rodeo Queen will be held May 19 at 4 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Rodeo Grounds. Any girl 15 years of age and under may try out. The contestant must wear a western shirt, pants and hat. Queen clinics will be held on April 21 and 28. For further information call 785-558- 0 or 785-341- The senior rodeo queen contest will be held May 12 at the Pleasant Grove Rodeo Grounds. Strawberry Days will be held June 21, 22, and 23. Residents reminded of animal shelter John Hill, Pleasant Grove Animal Control Officer, reminded citizens that the city does have an animal shelter in town and those needing this service should call him. Officer Hill said that residents often take their animals to Orem or to the Utah County Shelter when the facilities are available right here in Pleasant Grove. Anyone with animals which need to be taken to the shelter, those who are looking for an animal from the shelter to adopt, or those hwo have lost an animal should call the ACO at the Pleasant Grove Police Department, 785-350- Officer Dave Vickers arrested one adult male on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Mike Roundy, 9980 N. Canyon Road, reported that car parts valued at $213 had been stolen from this car on April 13. The parts were newly purchased. Officer Grant Ferre is investigating the theft. Woman injured in two-ca- r accident A woman received minor facial injuries Wednesday when her car was involved in a collision with another vehicle at 100 West Center Street, according to Officer Jeff Wilson. Becky Harris, 20, of 970 N. 100 E., Pleasant Grove, was taken to her mother's home after declining transportation by the Pleasant Grove ambulance. The other car involved was driven by Jill Nickell, 16, of 965 W. 2600 N., Pleasant Grove. No one in her car was injured. Damage to the Nickell's 1973 Mercury was set at $1,500 while damage to the Harris 1980 Oldsmobile was listed at $2,000. According to Officer Wilson, Miss Nickell stopped at a stop sign and pulled into the intersection apparently not seeing the Harris car. |