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Show Earnshaw throws hat in WX council ring Ricky Dean Eamsbaw, a life Ume resident of Woods Cross City, currently serving on the Woods Cross City Planning Commission, has filed for one erf the three four-yeseats that are ap for election this year. . . Earnshaw, as an active member of the city planning commission, has been involved with ar Earnshaw says, "In order to maintain the quality of life that we are used to in our city and properly deal with the many problems that growth and progress brings, there needs to be a continued cooperative effort made by city management, police, the planning commission, the city council, and concerned citizens. We need to make sure that we have ordinances in place to help developers meet the objectives of the citys master plan. We need to make sure that the safety of our children is addressed by providing sidewalks, parks and common areas in new residential developments. We need to address the increasing problem of traffic flow and transportation within the city. We need to make sure that the city beautification projects cootinite and that residential beautification is encouraged. We need to make sure that we properly buffer residential areas from commercial and industrial zones. I guess we just need to be concerned and proud to live in Woods Cross!" Earnshaw says, 'Woods Cross City, right now, has the best city management team it has ever had. Probably, one of the best in the country. I feel that each one of them is genuinely concerned about the future of our city and its citizens and it will be a pleasure to work with well-bein- g, them as a council member, knowing that we are wotting together Lynn Averett Contributing Writer Centervilles Youth Council remains active in community affairs and will sponsor a pumpkin carving contest Monday, October 30 at Founders Park. No matter what your age, carve your best pumpkin face and bring your creative art to the park by 5 p.m. Prizes will be given. Centervilles Youth Council consists of 13 members with two advisors (Jolene Jackson and Haldeen Monson) and one subcommittee with an advisor (Reina Olson). Christine Moon is the Youth Mayor and members range from ninth to tw elfth grades. Our Youth Council is extensively involved in community affairs and does a great deal of volunteer work, said Jackson. In the past, the Council has aided the Teen Line, Ronald McDonald House, donated money for the monument in Founders Park and for the flag pole in the citys cemetery. Also, the subcommittee decorated City Hall for Red Ribbon week, a drug awareness program. Recently Council sponsored a hero night honoring several er many of the important growth issues that the city is now facing and feels that his experience on the commission will enable him to have an immediate intact as a new council member. Eamsbaw is very concerned about the rate of growth that the city is now experiencing, and wants to make sure that the concerns of the citizens ate heard and met in dealing with these issues. Pumpkin carving contest Oct. 30 Paul Howard and his law enforcement team, and will also push for added support of the Neighborhood Watch Program. He also stated thar We are a city surrounded by oil refineries and cut in half by a railroad; we need to make sure that we as a community are continually educated and prepared to react in any given emergency situation, in a proper and safe manner, and that the efforts of our existing emergency response teams are recognized and supported by the city council." Earnshaw will also continue to support and encourage events sponsored by our great Youth City Council, city involvement in Woods Cross Elementary, Woods Cross High School and other community action groups. 1 know that it will be a difficult challenge to serve on the city council; but I feel that I can work Council seeks public input on landscaping Kristine Wadsworth Contributing Writer A public hearing has been set for November 15 at BOUNTIFUL 7:30 p.m. to consider amending requirements in Bountifuls zoning ordinance for landscaping in parking strips. The hearing ill be held in city hall in the city council room. The zoning commission w ants to tighten the ordinance in both residential and commercial sites. Railroad ties and loose pebbles in parking strips pose a special problem, the zoning commission believes, because chips and pebbles can be kicked or knocked out into the road. A tighter regulation on parking strips with landscaping such as grass or flowers would be favored by the commission. Preliminary approval for Bountiful Shadows, a new development near Main Street and Pages Lane, was sent back to the planning commission by Bountifuls City Council at Louis Falvos request Falvo, representing the owners of die land, told the city council that Papanikolas Brothers he would like to look into tw o of the provisions the planning commission placed on the approval before the city council voted on its acceptance. Falvo was not in favor of a 10 foot walkway being placed between two of the subdivision lots that would lead to Viewmont High School. He feared that it would cause problems, such as noise and parking, for the neighborhood. y which He also wanted to verify the citys right to a 20 fool would provide access for maintenance vehicles between two of the lots. After Falvos remarks, the council voted to send the approval back to the planning commission for reconsideration. right-of-wa- functions. The Council is a great opportunity for the citys youth. It gives them a chance to become involved in community affairs and city government, said Jackson. During December, the Councils goal is to help local homeless shelters. Were looking to do great things in the future with a tremendous volunteer spirit The kids are great and willing to put in extra time. said Jackson. been actively encouraging school and business partnerships in an effort initiated in January. The foundations goal is to ensure at least one partnership for each of the districts 70 schools. The foundation administers funds donations going to schools or and district programs, enabling tax advantages for contributors. Funds are designated for use in the targeted programs or schools. giv- ing donations. commitment for the education of children into the activities of building community financial support for schools. He continued, One of our goals in broadening the foundation agenda now with full-tistaff support is to obtain perpetual scholarship programs and to educate patrons that dont need Allen believes that Effective schools and a supportive public are synonymous. I look forward to doing all that I can to increase corporate and private support for the schools in the Davis district. The foundation, a volunteer organization with a board, chaired by Bridenstine, Layton, has a calendar . ; x. ' . , v s' ' '' v or a travel agent to schedule your next eye exam. John Lyman, M. D. has begun practice in general ophthalmology at Lakeview Hospital. Dr. Lyman comes to Utah with 1 6 years of experience in private practice in Eugene, Oregon. At our new office a wide variety of services is available INCLUDING: Medical eye exams Contact lens fitting Glasses prescription The medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases Simply call today for an immediate appointment together with our wonderful mayor and the other council members, to make sure that the challenges and concerns that we face as citizens of Woods Cross City are addressed now and that proper decisions are made now that will help us avoid problems in the future. Having lived in Woods Cross for about 36 years, I feel that its important to make sure that we continue to preserve the reputation of Woods Cross as a friendly and beautiful community that our kids will want to raise our grandkids in. Councils of their estate and other planned continued from front You fund-raise- rs public schools are worthy recipients ALLEN to accomplish the same goals Earnshaw commends and will continue to support Police Chief local individuals. Spotlighted were principals of Centervilles schools for their dedication to the citys youth. Also honored was Clara Goudy for her years of dedicated work with the Centerville Historical Society, Vestil Harrison who created and distributed a newsletter to the areas servicemen during World War II as well as his continued art work and Orval Leak, a Boy Scout leader in Davis County for more than 50 years. have included During 1995, the Councils sales at the Forth of July parade and sale of Centervilles early history book written in 1943 (books can still be purchased at City Hall for $5.50). All proceeds fund the JOHN B. LYMAN, M.D. Physician and Surgeon 630 . Ophthalmology Medical Drive, Room 203 in Lakeview Hospital - Bountiful, Utah E. 52 East Pages Lane, Centerville 292-916- 1 All Merchandise Off This Friday and Saturday Only Oct. 27th & 28th Hours: M-- F 9 a.m.-- 8 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-- 7 p.m. |