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Show 4 V. v -- .THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28. r I CLIPPER TODAY 1999 that-spee- installation of no parking signage on 800 N. from Lakeside Elementary to the east end of the new LDS Church from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. In other business, the council discussed the possibility of using the Hooper Water Company as an alternative water source in case of emer- The city is going to look at developing an interlocal agreement with the Hooper Water Company after it develops a more detailed water plan. The council also appointed Bob Miller of Syracuse as its recreation coordinator. Miller was Syracuses recreation director from 1986 to gency. His plans for the citys recreation program include: bringing West Point kids into the West Point recreation program, expanding the citys recreation programs for ninth-grad- e boys and girls, and creating a city football league. They learned the company could provide 40 pounds of water pressure but only up to 3500 W Half the city is better than a third of the city? Mayor Jay Ritchie said. 1998. BY MELISSA K. CANMELL Clipper Today Correspondent Sen. David Steele CLINTON wants to help Clinton City solve its railroad underpass problem on 2300 N. 1000 W while creating a possible light rail outlet for Davis 27-ye-ar County. Last week. Steele proposed that the state purchase the abandoned y railroad underpass and railroad from North Salt Lake to at least the Davis-Webcounty line. He says if the state purchased the underpass and rail line property, then-l- t would have the opportunity to extend the light rail system from Salt Lake City to as far north as Clinton. This would create a statewide asset in Davis with multiple uses in the future, he said. Initially. Clinton 'City proposed nght-of-wa- Council OKs overpass bid; possible Dec. start More than in dirt, he CLEARFIELD The Utah Mother - Ifmounds Ogden for Nature be the end of the of of which $4,670,781. cooperates, huge dirt could start appearing as a prelude to the future 200 South overpass. As a preliminary to the process, the Clearfield City Council approved awarding the construction bid to Wadman Brothers Construction of Transportation, Department is overseeing the project, must give final approval on the bid, which was the lowest of four received, says Scott Hodge, city public works director The first thing we need to do is clear debris from the area, then start says. hauling likely it will year before any really noticeable activity will take place, Hodge adds. UDOT must complete lots of paperwork related to the project before any actual construction can start. er gam state funding replacing the underpass owned by Union Pacific by replacing it with a new bndge purchased from Portland, Ore. In a previous article, Mayor DeMar Mitchell said the city was told by Union Pacific that it could take out the troubled underpass if it replaces it with an equal or better structure City officials have called the underpass a safety hazard for wide it is only one when it should be at least two in order to accommodate three streets which converge on the area. "We've talked with him (Steele) and asked him to champion our cause, City Manager Dennis Cluff said. We've looked into federal funding, but we aren't sure if we ll get it. We may not be all to jump through all the hoops. Steele is trying to help vears-becau- Guff estimates project costs at about $650,000 for purchase of the new bndge from Oregon. He said the city is hoping for $550,000 from the state and may be $100,000 from the city. "We want to help them with the problems they have with it (the underpass). Steele said. ".We're in a position to help the city's potential Preliminary meetings that Steele has had with vanous state agencies have shown large support for his proposal. However, one obstacle remains with the Utah Department of Transportation. UDOT doesn't have the construction project on its timetable. Steele has plans to work with them on that, and he hopes to obtain funding for his proposal during the 2000 Legislature in January se car-wid- th car-widt- II G5e QeSGBS) ffi 0 GOo wmnpsw Bargains tiownstS AoomfhrGtrscDtrw C(?8(Pi(?(B88OQ Sparrows: a family tradition ROY In todays era of superstores, often owned by someone thousands of miles away, if s refreshing to know there are still some hometown people servingthe community. ,, i, : One such business is Sparrows - Home Furnishings, 4456 S. 1900 W. in Roy. It has been serving the area for 49 years, since March 1, 1950 was started as a family business and has continued as a family business. family', and relocated to a smaller store. The name was changed to Dee Sparrow Showplace. Business was so good that by 14.0 Cu. Ft. Upright Adiustable temperature control Door closer Magnetic door seals Textured steel exterior , iMVTmriwff) Deluxe mattress set Every size, every firmness is on sale V 'v , Set $278 TW Set $358 King Set $549 ". Twin It was organized as H. D. Sparrow Co. by H. D. Sparrow and sons H. DueD Sparrow and C. Dee Sparrow. Today, it continues with Richard Sparrow as president and general manager; James Sparrow Deanna Sparrow as Kleyn as secretary-treasureC. Dee Sparrow continues to be involved as chairman of the board, with his wife Joyce continuing her involvement as a director of the board along with other family members, Patricia Sparrow Amidan and Marilyn Sparrow Sadler. We pride ourselves as one of the few truly family furniture stores, "Dee Sparrow says. We offer a homey, personal approach to our customers where you are treated as our guest and not just a number." WSUBERM mm r raT4 a m a 14 cu A. 17 cu L.ZIcu IL All On Sale the business moved to a larger location, a former restaurant The business continued to flourish, thanks largely to the 1978, entire family working together. In 1984, in conjunction with the citys construction of the Roy Marketplace Shopping Center, Sparrows relocated to its present location, in a store nearly double in size, at 16,000 square feet d With the store, o )ci i I cii.fl. Manual defrost Temperature control Textured steel exterior 10- - yr Compressor Warranty 5 8 mtEsom USDS) mt EFRIGIDAIREl AU (n Sale newly-expande- t; r. 1L I I Dining Set Table & 6 Chairs womm the name was changed to Sparrows Home Furnishings. Billed as a complete well-stocke- d home furnishings store," it features attractive living room, family room, bedroom, and dining room furniture displays. Also included are accessories, carpeting and draperies. In addition, home entertainment centers are offered, Zenith TVs, video recorders, and stereos; Frigidaire appliances, with the list rounded out by Westinghouse and Tappan appliances, and Sharp microwave ovens. The stores staff also includes sales personnel Gene Funk, a veteran of 15 years, and new n addition Loraine Kay. A delivery crew works to get items to customers quickly and safely. Sparrows Home Furnishings continues, a legacy of four generations working together to provide North Davis residents with tasteful furniture, carpeting, appliances, and electronic four-perso- The first store was limited to appliances and electronics, but was moved to larger quarters in 1960 to include furniture and carpeting. In 1970, C. Dee Sparrow assumed major responsibility for the operation in conjunction with his wife and TTTK equipment For more information call 731-540- frtLi-U!- 1 j! ll 3 n-- i- -i. 1 Audio See 1 the Rated Front I oad Washer bfrigidaireI ELECTRIC RANGE White on white styling S' coil elements Removable storage drawer l-- VidtoA jack fond Walnut Color PiTvvh FRIGIQAIRFt copy .mr FWX22UB ' Drver $259 PbUloRF. r Fre fflm Washer J299; 0- Or Sown I'hsjriav frtniiii ft marrere & 25" Ola. flUiBniftiTiA SiJe ncotvsv'H ZDV High Control Picture Tube Thiinfual Enhh t 9 ft sue by i Mk tm rwi.inwemiMn A3 Senator will help Clinton City solve underpass woes West Point lowers speed limit WEST POINT Drivers beware. Slow down and be on the look out for school children or be prepared to face the consequences. During a regularly scheduled council meeting last week, city officials approved a four-wa- y stop at 2300 W 550 N. and lowered the 35 mph speed limit on 800 N. from 2000 W to 3000 W to 30 mph. Davis County Sheriff's Deputies w ill d immediately start enforcing limit change and the 25 mph speed limit through subdivisions near the school. The council also approved the I M' beJWiWUi Mtrm t imm ONIiYim wemm |