www.tooeletranscript.com TUESDAY TOOELE RANSCRIPT Bit N’ Spur T rodeo caps sixth decade with bang and buck. See A8 BULLETIN July 5, 2005 SERVING TOOELE COUNTY SINCE 1894 VOL. 112 NO. 12 50 cents Sewer project Sights and Sounds of Freedom stuck on hold in Stockton Citizens file initiative for vote by Karen Lee Scott STAFF WRITER Even though it’s been months since the Stockton Town Council voted to not move forward with a multi-million dollar sewer system, the state Water Quality Board has yet to receive formal notice of the no-go decision nor any of the $300,000 owed in preliminary work costs. The town’s attorney, Curt Morris, was to draft a letter for the council, but the council has yet to agree on the specific contents of the note so noth- ing has been sent. Meantime, a citizens’ initiative has been submit- ted to the Stockton Town Clerk as well as to the Tooele County Clerk which asks that the council move the sewer project forward. If the council does not move the sewer system ahead, then the initia- tive calls for a town-wide vote to take place. The initiative requests that the legal voters of Stockton vote on the matter in a special election. It also requests that no further action be taken by the council other than to extend deadlines with the water board until the votes are tallied. Specifically the initiative states, “We the towns- people of Stockton propose that the State Water Quality Board proceed with the sewer project with these limitations: A. Project funding must be structured such that the monthly users fee will not exceed $41.50 per month per household, whether in the presence or absence of any growth. B. Project will exclude the ‘Barber and Rawhide subdivisions’ households due to the ability of these subdivisions lots to maintain individual on-site wastewater systems. C. Project must include construction and connec- tion of service laterals and abatement of all on site waste water systems as part of the project costs.” photography / Troy Boman Fireworks at Deseret Peak Complex delight (l-r) Dan Johnson, Shawna Kid, Jennifer Pace and Sam Weyland Monday night as Tooele Valley’ Fourth of July celebrations concluded. SEE SEWER ON A2 Volunteers lift festivities to new heights Historic by Mark Watson began the process six months ago. following the parade. “It takes All the work does take its toll. hundreds of volunteers and hours STAFF WRITER airfield Volunteers who helped make Rodeo Chairman Jim Harrell and hours of work. ” He said vol- Tooele’s Fourth of July celebration left on vacation soon after the dust unteers make it all happen from a big success can now take a deep settled at Deseret Peak Complex. the 5K Run early in the day to the manager breath and savor a job well done. Even Grand Marshal Clea Sullivan, fireworks at night. “Year after year the celebration who led the parade riding in a As Tooele’s population contin- continues to grow,” said Tooele wagon pulled by giant, majestic ues to grow, so does its Fourth of Mayor Charlie Roberts. “It’s excit- horses while she was decked out July parade and other activities. honored in her western attire, left town For the second straight year the ing to see so many people par- by David Bern ticipate. We really appreciate and soon after the celebration for parade continued south on Main want to thank all the volunteers some rest and relaxation. Street to 400 North before heading STAFF WRITER In the year 2000 Jim Petersen who made this year’s celebration “All of this just does not hap- west to 200 West and then back to photography / Mark Watson was looking for a unique challenge such a great success.” pen on its own,” Roberts told the Katya Golikova, left, and Kristina Prislonova wave Russian flags during that would require personal sac- City employees and volunteers crowd at the swimming pool park SEE TOOELE ON A3 Tooele’s parade. The pair lives in Kambarka, Tooele’s Russian sister city. rifice and provide opportunity to give something back to the com- munity. He found that challenge in Patriotism Tooele County’s Great Salt Lake Desert while making a spon- shines in taneous stop at today’s Historic Wendover Airfield. Little did he know that such spontaneity would Grantville result a few years later in him being honored as Utah’s 2005 “Airport Manager of the Year.” by Mary Ruth Hammond The 57-year-old president and STAFF WRITER manager of Tooele County’s Historic From the Little Miss Wendover Airfield, received the Grantsville Pageant held prestigious award from the Utah Friday, July 1 to the grand Division of Aeronautics dur- finale fireworks sponsored ing the Utah Airport Operator by Grantsville City and the Association’s spring conference in Volunteer Fire Department, St. George. Grantsville’s Fourth of July As part of the accolades, celebration is sure to be Petersen was given an engraved remembered for a long time plaque that acknowledges him as to come. “A man of patience, perseverance Patriotism seemed to be and leadership in the develop- running at an aIl-time high ment and the success” of Historic this year — most likely Wendover Airfield. because of the men and “Getting the award was a bit women currently putting of a surprise,” said Petersen. “I’m their lives on the line in Iraq new at the airport management and Afghanistan to help resi- business. There are other airport photography / Taylor Nova managers in the state that have A inflatable Statue of Liberty towers over Grantsville’s Fourth of July parade. Tooele County residents embraced the holiday with parades, been doing this a lot longer SEE GRANTSVILLE ON A4 fireworks shows, a rodeo and plenty of patriotism. SEE PETERSEN ON A5 WEATHER OPEN FORUM A6 SPORTS A8 INSIDE Mostly clear tonight. Lows OBITUARIES A7 HOMETOWN B1 More parade photos show in the mid 60s. Mostly sunny community spirit. Wednesday. Highs in the 90s. TV LISTINGS B5 DOINGS B3 See B1 Complete Forecast: A2 CROSSWORD B5 CLASSIFIEDS B7 A2 TUESDAY July 5, 2005 ETCETERA ... Small fires dot county over holiday weekend Temps/Precipitation ValleyLocal WeatherWeather Forecast by Karen Lee Scott than 100 square feet) was started Highway and in Ibapah over the • Be careful with gas lanterns, Date High Low (prec./inches) STAFF WRITER near an apartment complex behind weekend as well. barbecue grills, gas stoves, and Wal-Mart. Tooele City Fire Chief anything that can be a source of June 30 85 54 Wed 93/64 A few small fires were started Fire safety tips July 1 92 61 7/6 this holiday weekend from a variety Larry McFarland said it was caused According to Utah Interagency ignition for a wildfire. July 2 94 66 Sunny skies. High 93F. Winds SW of ignition sources ranging from a by fireworks and that it was speed- Fire Information (www.utahfire- When using OHVs make sure to: July 3 83 59 ily put out. July 4 89 58 at 5 to 10 mph. welding torch and a Dutch over to info.gov) there a several ways to • Never park on or drive through fireworks and lightning — but all Another small fire was started help prevent fires both while camp- dry grass. Ned Bevan, Tooele’s weather observer things considered Tooele County last night on the corner of 600 ing and while enjoying your own • Grease trailer wheels, check for the National Weather Service, reports Thu didn’t get too scorched. N. and Coleman Street. The cause home. tires, and ensure safety chains are that his recording station at 139 S. Main 95/64 is still unknown, but McFarland 7/7 When camping be sure to do the not touching the ground. received .00 inches of precipitation Stockton suspects fireworks were also between June 30 and July 4 and a total of More sun than clouds. Highs in the following: • Remember that internal com- A fire was accidentally started involved. 1.22 for the month of June. The normal for mid 90s and lows in the mid 60s. • Clear campfire site down to bustion engines on off-road vehi- June is 1.11 inches. The normal for July is while a fence was being welded in There was also a minute fire Silcox Canyon. The blaze burned bare soil cles require a spark arrestor. .92 inches. in Settlement Canyon on June 30 • Circle pit with rocks. For the water year, which began Oct. about two acres of land. • Check and clean the spark that was believed to be caused by • Build campfires away from 1, 2004, Tooele has received 24.23 inches Fri Firefighters from several differ- arrestor. of precipitation. The normal for the year is 96/64 fireworks. overhanging branches, steep 7/8 ent agencies were able to quickly • Carry a shovel and fire extin- 18.49 inches of precipitation. Grantsville slopes, dry grass and leaves Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s and put out the blaze and no structures A fire less than one acre in size • Keep a bucket of water and a guisher in your vehicle or OHV/ lows in the mid 60s. were harmed. Pollen Count was started yesterday by someone shovel nearby ATV. A separate lightning-caused When using various tools in the The pollen counts from the using a Dutch oven. • Never leave a campfire unat- fire near the Tooele Army Depot Fire Chief Perry Skaug said the tended. wilderness be aware that: Intermountain Allergy and Sat burned about one acre of weeds Asthma Clinic in Salt Lake City 92/65 fire was “very small” and noted that • When putting out a campfire, • Sparks from chainsaws, weld- 7/9 before crews were able to contain as of July 5, 2005 were as fol- it didn’t take long to put it out.