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Show Page 4A South tdition top : Lakeside Review Wednesday, March 21, 1984' Street Talk Area Residents Express Feelings on Garbage Plant In the weekly Lakeside Review man on the street interview, several county residents were asked, What do you think of the proposed bum plant for Davis County?" People were asked this question at locations such as Layton Halls Mall, bowling alleys and restaurants. And opinions gathered were varied. Some of those interviewed were against and some supported the concept of a y burn plant proposed for Clearfield. Many people, however, declined to comment as they were uninformed on the issue. But those, who had opinions were fervant in their beliefs. No one who was questioned and were informed expressed indecision on the issue. People seemed either strongly for or against the plant and were not shy about making their beliefs known. And those who had formed beliefs on the issue were for the most part on their support. The burn plant seems to create strong feelings among county residents. r; waste-to-energ- ,$ well-inform- Alberta Mafucci, Layton: "If it can produce power then its a good thing as long as there isnt a lot of toxins. Crying shame to bury it in a landfill Everybody else in the world does it. Kay Baldwin, Clinton: "Just off the top of my head, it would have to work very well or it wouldnt compete with Utah Power. Not sure if its cost effective or not." Cory Christensen, Farmington: Theres enough land out there they could bury it for a while. Ray Lee, Kaysville: - If its feasible and economical, you're killing two birds with one stone and getting rid of a lot of crap thats accumulating. Pretty soon, theyre going to run out of a hole up there." Margo Jones, Clearfield: 7 think theyre spot Robert Austad, Layton: "Ive seen the one in Germany. I think were a little ancient if were not willing to go into a plant that will provide recycling. If people would study more from a scientific method rather from a irrational viewpoint." zoning. Thats a residential area and theyre making all kinds of exclusions to stick it in an area like that. It doesn 't make sense to me. That landfill is good for many, many years. " Commentary Flood Control Projects Rose Threat to Children RON KNOWLTON Review Staff Spring has finally arrived and with it warmer weather. In anticipation of flooding this year, many flood control projects were completed. But while the projects pro vide a sense of security for The flood control projects, many who live along the however, are not a safe play streams, the projects and the area for children, especially high streams can prove dan- with the higher than average gerous. .spring runoff that has already Many children have found begun flowing out of the the projects mountains. to be a popular play area. Fast flowing water has newly-complet- . ed been known to move large boulders and trees downstream at a rapid pace. Quick flowing creek water is certainly no match for a small child. Now is a good time for parents to warn their children about the dangers of playing ects. in the creeks. Children should be told to stay away from the water at least until the heavy spring runoff has passed. Children should also stay away from heavy equipment being used to build flood control proj- - creek channels, while effective for keeping water in stream channels and out of basements and yards, may prove particularly dangerous to children. The slick channels offer an enclosed area that provides little chance for escape for anyone who may fall into the Concrete-line- d Letters to the Editor Dog Fighting Is Disgrace Review Editor: Dog fighting has become a na- tional disgrace. This terrible plague envolves the severest cruelty known to man. There is dog fighting throughout Utah, as well, and its spreading. The dogs generally used are American pit bulls, bred from terriers. Theyre broad chested, with large heads and mouths. Theyre short, with musculed bodies. They weigh about fifty pounds and average eighteen inches tall. When trained, their jaws have the power equal to over two thousand pounds. This cruel pastime has to be the most barbaric thing done on a large scale in America, and it is a blot on the face of our beautiful country. Profit, of course, is the usual incentive and is carried out by the heartless and soulless. This vicious crime begins with the training of the dogs,' by baiting them with young and small cats and dogs, also birds, which the dogs shred. This developes their taste for blood. The dogs are cruelly treated by their trainers. Along with this, their training involves using heavy weights on their shoulders, and running on treadmills to develop their muscles. Once trained, they are a threat to everything around them. Pit bulls have been bred for this horror, even through their blood lines, to mutilate and kill. They become killing machines. They cannot be reprogramed and are therefore unadoptable. These once gentle, loving animals, through mans cruel greed have been turned into permanent mutilators. The dogs themselves are terribly brutalized. Once in the arena, the tearing - and ripping continuesa up to two hours. In the end, one dies, unless the owner steps in to save it for another day. If the dog loses, they are abused, often tortured and killed, or theyre turned loose, bleeding, and ravaged to be run over by cars, starved or as a further. threat to animals or people in their way. Their poor lives are miserable and unhappy from the beginning until the end. Fight locations are isolated and very secretive, since its illegal, as well as morally disgusting. A 1976 federal law made dog fighting a misdemanor, punishable by up to $5,000 and a year in prison, hardly severe enough. The U.S. Dept, of Agriculture is charged with enforcement. But there has been almost a complete lack of enr, forcement, says Frantz the for investigator Humane Society of the United States. Of course, the usual criteria is lack of funds for enforcement. The side effects of this carnage involves huge amounts of money. Raids turn up drugs, weapons, counterfiet money, and prostitution. Twenty one states and the District of Columbia are trying to change dog fighting from a misdemeanor to a felony. In Indiana, a boy was mauled by a pit bull, and required two hundred and fifty stiches. In North Carolina, a woman was attacked and killed by two pit bulls in late March of 1983. The Humane Society of the U.S. says that pit bulls kill twelve people annually. We must all watch for suspicious signs of these activities and report them immediately. When giving away free kitten, puppies, or any animal, check out the callers and their homes first. Your helpless dependents could be tom apart by two thou Dan-tzle- ILaEsesMe sand pound jaws. Finally, insist on tighter legislation in Utah, or even better, nationwide, and en- forcement to stop these terrible inhuman blood baths, once and . 3 - 298-11- NEWS DEADLINES and photos should bo submittod no later than Friday at noon for publication the following Wednesday. All nws 4: Targeted? Editor Review We wonder what makes Davis County such a target. First we have to meet strict standards on emissions on cars. No matter what the cost to the individual. According to a person I spoke to recently at the county building, if the vehicle wont pass after a tuneup has been done on it - thats your problem. No registration unless it passes and the sheriffs office will be in touch with those who register in another county. At the same time, the emission standards are reduced by 50 percent on the infamous burn plant! The people who have lived around here for a while know what the pollution was like before Hill Field put the restrictions on their boiler plants and those weve talked to arent happy with going back to that a ! .A. :4r yt- - mess. Of course, along with the pol- the word of an $15 per household tipping fee each year plus, since every time Mountain up, so goes the fee. They have to use natural gas to burn the garbage. The natural gas went up 36 percent last year and theyve had one increase this lution, we get al Fuel-goe- s year. For the purpose of our budget we can figure 36 percent more on pass through gas increase, for. garbage,, plus gas bill and electric Main, Layton- - 776-49- Theres no place like home. 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