DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL MAY 29, 1985 City Hall Studied F.H. Amends Budget FRUIT HEIGHTS - The Fruit Heights City Council met Tuesday, May21 in a public hearing concerning the budget both for the current year and the 1986 budget. THE DECISION was made to amend the 1984-8Revenues and Expenditures and transfer surplus funds. Money in the amount of $46,000 w as set aside to be added to a fund for a new city complex. Another $6, (MX) was put into an emergency fund to allow the city to better handle situations such as 5 By MARILYN ELISON flooding. It was recommended and approved that Revenue Sharing funds be used to repair the bridge crossing Baer Creek. Several residents of lower Green Road came to the meeting in which the council discussed easements in that area. The decision was made to install at this time the curb and ter Street between Kaysville and Fruit Heights. The recent fire at the home of Ken Bauerle has further accentuated the need to resolve this issue and provide better access for residents there. In efforts to contain the blaze, the fire department was hindered by the street closure. gutter only, postponing the construction of sidewalks until some future date. Lower Green Road will be widened and paved. THE FRUIT Heights Council also discussed the opening of Cen The Election Convention for Fruit Heights City will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11. Officials up include: Mayor for Brand, Councilmen David Packer and Ross Phillips, me In Toms Opinion: Thirnks, VtUrmu! By TOM BUSSELBERG Reflex-Journ- Editor - LAYTON As I ponder the Memorial Day weekend that has just passed. Im sure my thoughts are much like yours. THERE ARE the barbecues, campouts, to remember; lots of good family times that herald the arrival of summer and warm weather. For many its a time to further pause, recalling their loved ones whove passed on. To me, it means reflecting upon my own mother, who died at the relatively young age of 62 about three years ago. FOR ALL of us, its taking our hats off, even if its only briefly, to the many thousands of War Dead; those who left these free shores to fight for that freedom not only for us but for much of the rest of the world. All of those things hold a place in my remembrance, but there is something more. THIS YEAR has been one to look back at Vietnam, 10 years on. Within the past month, it also has been a time for all, both those living then and others of us who can only hear about it, to recall the jubilation of Day, the end of World War II. I was introduced to another war, fought roughly in the same time frame as Vietnam movie The Killing through the Fields. Not able to get the movie out of my mind, I picked up the book and found it a piece I didnt want to put down. V-- now-playin- E g IT RECOUNTS the experiences of New York Times Cambodia Bureau Chief Sydney Schanberg a veteran reporter covering a war that often seemed overlooked by Americans and the world, overshadowed by Vietnam. It also tells of his Cambodian assistant, Dith Pran, and the trials he faced, staying in his native land while his family fled to America and then being lucky to survive until help came. Its not my intention to write a commentary on the war there, Americas treatment of it or anything political. I CAN only go by the novel and movie, and admittedly they were somewhat embellished in the name of literary license and selling something people will consume. The coming of the Khmer Rouge, a Communist-inspired dictatorship, is graphically portrayed, first as the capital city of Phnom Penh is forceably emptied of its several million inhabitants, down to hospital victims; to the r conditions imposed on those lucky (?) enough to survive and routed into the countryside. slave-labo- DITH PRANH, despite the greatest of efforts by his journalist associates, couldnt leave the country and was made a peasant, seeking out survival on quantities of food as low as one spoonful of rice a day. He lost 50 pounds and became so weak, the novel by Christopher Hudson says, he could hardly raise the axe to chop wood. beMany, many died along the way-eitcause they grew so weak they couldnt keep up the work load and were killed or committed other atrocities such as singing, for which a former college student was brutally murdered. her THE REASON I recount this sad story--an- d there are probably some readers who know it times more vividly than to bring home the sacrifices so many have made; and for so much. Its almost incomprehensible to me such things were happening on the other side of the world, and probably still are, in some places. We have it so good here even when it doesnt seem that way. one-thousa- NO ONE ever is completely satisfied. I guess in a way. that would be counter-productiv- e, But how much we have to be grateful for at this Memorial Day time! Maybe the house payments too high for our liking, the lawn needs to be mowed and you cant discover the why of those headaches. But at least we all live in a free society, where we can dare to love our children, dare to acknowledge friends, dare to be individuals and not get killed for it. HORRAY for America and freedom and for all those whove gone before us in helping make it that way! THATS THE prognastication of Delayne McGarvey, assistant environmental health director, noting because of the heavy stream flow the past few years combined with efforts at cleaning, clearing those channels, many rats have set up housekeeping outside the streams. That means subdivisions and residences close to streambeds from Sunset to North Salt Lake can be affected. These rats are the kind that probably will always be around-th- ey thrive on water, food and shelter and the streams go a long way to that end, he says. YOU SHOULDNT despair if youve seem some on your property, though, Mr. McGarvey emphasizes. Theyre attracted by a ready supply of food, such as that left for a pet as in a dog run. If garbage is in an unkept condition, rats will go after it. Keeping the environment unattractive to rats is the key both to keep them away and combat them in the future. That can be difficult, though, even in the best-keyards, especially if there is a lot of vegetation and water for sprinkling, for example. pt HE PROVIDES a list of suggestions to help in the fight: all garbage in containers with g lids. -- Pick up dog wastes daily. -- Feed pets only what they will eat. Clean up excess daily. -- Remove piles of garden and yard wastes. Keep sheds and outbuildings neat and clean. -- Check wood piles for rat burrows and rotate stock. Bait and fill all rat burrows. -- If baiting is necessary, follow instructions on the package. Bait can be obtained from local stores or farm supply outlets. tight-fittin- NOTING rats are territorial, feet of their vey says they stay within 0 burrows. If theres not a food source, theyll move. Roads and railroad tracks are barriers. he says, meaning they wont place their burrow on one side and then cross to the other for food. Property owners can spot burrows by looking for small holes surrounded by ground that has a smoothed-ou- t look, he says, noting popue lation peaks are in and 50-10- FARMINGTON It may seem like there are more rats throughout the county, this year, but their numbers arent up, theyve just moved from the stream beds. Mr. McGar May-Jun- August-Septembe- one-thir- d Pageant Slated The annual 4th of July outdoor pageant, presented each year by Kaysville and Fruit Heights communities will be held July This years presentation will be The King and I. Robert McAllister has been selected to play the lead role of the King. ROBERT has participated throughout the years in the Happy Hollow productions. His first experience with the outdoor pageant was in 1977, when he helped paint the scenery, and was one of Tom Sawyers pals in the production following Mr. McAllisters mission to Taiwan, he again began helping by designing the sets for the annual pageant. Mr. McAllister designed the sets for Oliver, Music Man, and Mary Oklahoma, Those who have attended these productions are well aware of the tremendous talent he displays in designing the sets. He not only designed the set for Music Man, he also played one of the salesmen in the first scene of that producPop-pin- s. r. pet-owne- says. Rats are used to human odor and activity. That doesnt disuade them, Mr. McGarvey emphasizes, noting of the 14 most common rodents, rats are the least liked and probably with good reason, he agrees, due to their destruction of food and property. HE DOESNT consider Davis County to be a problem area, especially when compared with some urban centers where 0 rats arc found per city block. Here, if one is spotted, the health department is usually notified. The department will assist in eradication if a subdivision or several property owners are affected, he adds. If a pair decides your yard is a good place, they can produce a litter every three weeks of he says, noting a type be used by the property owner or he can poison can call a licensed pest control officer. 200-30- blood-thinn- 2, er THE BEST time to control rats is the winter, Mr. McGarvey says, because food supply is less plentiful and theyre more likely to take to poison. Now, they have lots of attractions toj entice them. Rats are versatile: they can gain entrance inch hole; climb horizontal through a one-haand vertical wires; jump vertically as much as three feet from a flat survace, four feet horizontally. They burrow down vertically to a four foot depth and can drop 50 feet without serious injury. lf lf 120-un- it Jaycees Seek Members The Kaysville Jaycees and Jaycee Women are looking for to assist the young men and women between the ages of Jaycees in putting on their projects for this years July 4th celebration. The Jaycee men have 25 members and need additional help to completea of their projects. Interested persons need not join the Jaycees. 18-3- 6 11 PERSONS WISHING to help should contact: Brady Koroulis, Steve Humphrey, float, breakfast, parade, Gene McLaughlin, evening activities (prior to fireand fireworks, Mark Dunlevy, works), Eric Orton, 544-033- 544-212- 0; 544-035- 544-141- 544-265- 8; 0; 1; 0. Persons wishing to help the Jaycee Women should contact Marilyn Koroulis, The Jaycees formerly known as the Junior Chamber of Commerce is a young persons leadership training organization offering leadership experiences through community projects. For further information contact Brady Koroulis, president, or Steve Humphrey, humor. Robert Aid Monies Sought is a graduate from Davis High School and also was active in the productions put on by the school, while he was there. THIS YEAR, bring your entia family to the pageant and enjoy the atmosphere of the community. The production begins at 9:15 p.m. each night. It is suggested you bring a sweater and blanket to set on, as the Hollow gets chilly after the sun goes down. The King and I is being presented in connection with the Heritage Harvest Days and is truly a must for good family entertainment. Tickets are $ I for children $2 for adults and S4.50 for families. They can be purchased at the performance or at the Kaysville Book Contract Awarded FARMINGTON Davis Coun- ty Commissioners officially awarded a contract for $368,000 to Cameron and Company, low-bidd- er on the new county Animal Control Shelter. BECAUSE rats are territorial, bigger rats will push out smaller adults from certain areas. Often it is such hapless victims that fall prey to a household dog or cat. They bring home the catch and may unnecessarily stir up fears for r, the environmental specialist the one-ha- tion. THIS YEARS set has again been designed by Robert. His talents are well diversified and you will not only be impressed by the beauty of the set design, but Mr. McAllisters unique portrayal of the King of Siam. He brings to the part a lot of warm tenderness, as well as Store. THE PLAY is directed by Margaret Brough, choreography by Ramona Porter, music directed by Shirley Smith and the orchestra is being directed by Steven Talbot. Rats; Way To Fight By TOM BUSSELBERG - In the city meeting Tuesday night, May 21 , the KAYSVILLE Kaysville City Council reviewed plans for the new city hall as well as plans to expand the cemetery by developing the property adjacent on the east. Both projects have been approved by the Council and are ready to be implemented. vice president Larry DeREPRESENTING Prudential-Bache- , nham explained to the council the details of a bond resolution for the new city hall to be built on the southwest corner of the square at Main and Center. City Administrator John Thacker reviewed with the council the site plans for the T shaped building. After consideration the Council moved to adopt the resolution. The transaction will take place June 17. The new city building will be 10,(M)0 square feet, approximately larger than the present building. Plans include utilizing the old building for the library which is currently housed in the north end. Construction is expected to begin the first part of July. A PLAN to expand the Kaysville City Cemetery was discussed in the meeting. Montgomery Engineers representatives presented to the council a plat showing a proposed east side development of the property adjacent to the cemetery. The proposal would increase the size of the cemetery by some 2800 blocks, (each block containing 12 individual spaces). The council reviewed the plat and made a motion for approval of the plans. THE KAYSVILLE City Council also approved annexation of acre on Ward Road. A public hearing has been set for June 18 at 7 p.m. to consider zoning of this property. In other business the Council considered vacation of public Brookside Apartutility easements for the proposed ments complex. The decision to abandon the easements on lots 22 and 23 was made to accommodate minor changes in the construction plans. THE AWARD came three weeks after bids were opened, time in which the principals involved studied modifications to the building. The Cameron bid was more than $30,000 below the county engineers estimate for the project. Commissioners hope to begin construction on the new facility this week, with completion slated for 120 days from start date. IN ANOTHER commission ac- tion, winners of the County Fair poster contest were announced. Kathy Webb of Clearfield High School was awarded first prize, with three other Clearfield students also honored. They are Stacy Kunz, 2nd place; Cheryl Bon, 3rd place; and David Cook, 4th place. The winning poster will be used on the Fair program this summer. For her efforts. Miss Webb received a $50 first prize, th Layton Bennion Lloyd Spencer is now employed at the KTVX-- 4 News Nightcast television producer and director at 10 p.m. He formerly worked as field coordinator for the Republican National Committee nominating Ronald Reagan for his first term of office. Mr. Spencer will receive his masters degree in June from USU in political science with an emphasis on foreign relations. 544-033- 0. 544-033- 544-212- 0 8. - LAYTON It has been one year since a mud slide descended down the foothills behind Valley View Drive, destroying one home completely and damaging three others. Efforts to clean up some of the debris and unwanted dirt that still remains will begin again. Efforts to raise money to assist the families who lost so much because of this slide will also start says Robert C. Larson, chairman of the Valley View Drive Trust Fund. THIS COMMITTEE, consisting of Robert C. Larson, chairman, Laijy Burdett, Richard McMillian, Robert J. Peterson, Waldo Miller, Dale West, Stephanie Larson, Leonard Blackner and Bill Jaques, was formed shortly after the mudslide to assist the families that lost many things that are not covered by insurance or government assistance programs. Because the slide affected only a few families, there is very little available in the form of financial assistance. Layton City and Davis County will build a retention basin to help prevent future flooding. This is about the only money that is available to the residents. THE TRUST Fund committee has established a formula for the distribution of money donated. Those affected the most will receive the bulk of the money that is in a trust fund at the Citizens Dank, 1480 N. Highway 89, Layton. Citizens who want to contribute to this fund can mail their donations to the bank or to Robert G. Larson, 1464 N. Valley View Drive. According to the Trust Fund Charter, all money received will be given to the mudslide victims. None will be used for administrative expenses or expenses of committee members. ITEMS THAT will be placed by the money in the trust fund include drapes, curtains, household items, paint, etc. dmg Pass Test, Save Money - If you had the opportunity to invest $50 in a LAYTON venture that would give a return of 12 hours college credit for only $4.55 per credit when the going rate is $35 per credit, you would at first say, This is a bargain too good to be true or, There has to be a catch to it. In a way the second answer is right. THE BARGAIN rate of $4.15 per credit hour is only paid you pass a test, an extremely difficult test that is administered in most high schools through the Educational Testing Service with headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey. The accelerated placement program is fast growing because parents and students alike can see the value in a $50 investment with a return of money saved and college credit earned. THERE IS more involved in the A.P. program than simply taking a test in the spring of the year. A.P. classes are offered to the top Junior and Senior students who really excell in certain fields. The classes offer extra challenges as well as prepare students for the A.P. test that is given each year. At Layton High School the A.P. program has grown dramatically. Beginning in 1972 with eight students in A.P. English, the enrollment has increased to include more than 100 students who are now being taught, challenged and tested in eight different courses. THIS YEAR Layton High School offered A.P. courses in American History, biology, chemistry, computer science, European History, English, Calculus and Physics. It is anticipated that American Government, art and one or two Foreign languages will soon be added to the A.P. curriculum at Layton High. After an A.P. course has been completed in a students junior or senior year, the test is given. An A.P. score of 3, 4 or 5 usually results in the participating college granting up to 12 hours of college credit in that course area. Some colleges accept the A.P. courses to the extent that if a student passes three A.P. tests, the student is granted sophomore standing. THE FINANCIAL benefit has already been mentioned. Because of the difficulty of the courses, the A.P. classes are not for all students. If a student really is committed to study and hard work or if a student enjoys the challenge of learning on an accelerated level and plans to graduate from college, then enrollment in the high school A.P. program in either or both the th and 12th grades is a wise decision, dmg 1 1