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Show X T Pago 5A South Edition Lakeside Rovfow Wednesday, January 11, 1984 Editorial Library Board Fee Increase May Backfire The motives of the Davis County Library Board in' raising library fees for residents of Layton and Kaysville who do not belong to the county library system seem able. The possible results of that action may not be what the board had in mind and may actually force county residents to use library facilities in neighboring counties, creating a loss, not a gain, in revenue for the county libraries. The board has raised the library card fee charged residents of the two cities from $10 to $25 per family or $12.50 per individual. The board justified the increase by its estimated cost of operation of the county system. The board estimated its expenditure per capita is $7.40 and the average family size in the county at 3.5 people, making the family cost about $25. The fact that the board originally intended to raise the library card fee for only Layton residents and to leave the fee for Kaysville residents at $10 indicates the board members may have had intentions other than simply to pay basic costs of operating the county library system. The board and Layton City officials have a , nue has been placed in a city fund, earmarked for a future city library. In a decision two weeks ago, the commission voted to raise the library card fee to $25 for Layton residents, an action which could be interpreted as an effort to force Layton to rejoin the county system by making it even more inconvenient and costly for Layton residents to use the libraries. However, County Attorney Rod Page informed the board that it could not discriminate between the two cities, and an increase would have to apply to all cities that do not pay into the county system. Now, along with Layton residents, Kaysville residents are also being penalized. The Kaysville library is small and inadequate for the needs of many people, especially students. A $25 per year fee to 'use the county facilities seems a bit exorbitant, considering what the county library system has to offer. patrons who use the Weber County library system are required to pay h the only $5 per year, amount approved last week by the Davis officials. Salt Lake County charges residents $7.50 for use of its libraries. The Weber facilities have more to offer than the Davis County libraries in terms of numbers and types of publications and other services. Residents of Layton and Kaysville who need the books and services of a library are apt to pay for use of the Weber County or Salt Lake County facilities. Those Layton residents who have felt it was folly for city officials to attempt to gather enough revenue to build a city library may change their minds in light of the new fee. Perhaps it would be worthwhile to look at other sources of revenue to improve the county library system, lower the cost of patron usage and compete with surrounding communities. m . long-standi- disagreement over whether there should be a branch library constructed in Layton. When the county decided not to build a facility in Layton, pending an increase in the county growth rate, the city retaliated by pulling out of the county library system and setting up its own library fund. The county lost tax revenue in the resulting withdrawal of the city and Layton residents were required to pay a $10 fee to obtain a card to use the county libraries. That fee was identical to the library card fee charged Kaysville residents. Kaysville City has maintained a city library for many years and its residents do not pay county library taxes but pay directly to the city library fund. Layton residents continue to pay a library tax,' but reve Illustration Cub Scouts Given Praise Editor On Saturday the 17th of December, the Cub Scouts of Pack 55 presented fruit plates to the elderly at the' Clearfield ConvaReview Out-of-coun- ty one-fift- lescent Nursing Home and we would like to recognize the following Cub Scouts: Chris Lembcke, Todd Lammi, Eric Fournier, Carl Clark, Shane Hamilton, Mario Garcia, Jamie Carson, Larry Bollinger, Jason Long, Kevin Crane, Trevor Har-git-t, Travis Hargitt, and the following leaders, Cherie Freeman, Kirby Clark, Truidi Long. ty well-stock- The Cubs sang Christmas Carols for all of the elderly, and ev- ed eryone enjoyed themselves and the elderly folks had a great spiritual uplifting by the visit from the Cub Scouts. decorations, lights, ornaments, on the 3rd of Dec. And we would like to thank Dottie, and John McClure, and all of the boys from her Den, and we would like to thank Cherie Freeman for helping with the tree setup. Ben Horejsi Hill Air Force Base Help for Aged Is Appreciated Review Editor: We at Pumkins Pride would like to take this opportunity to thank the many merchants and private citizens who helped to make this Christmas brighter for the aged and handicapped by their donations of money and stuffed animals. I only wish they could have been with us to share in the joy Letter we felt in seeing the children and elderly respond to their gifts, the furry, cuddly animals and dolls that didnt have to be returned when we left but could be held and loved any time they wanted. Many thanks and good wishes for the New year to: Fayes of Clearfield Laundry, and Ogden, Smiths Food King, Ink Spots and Kings of Layton, Tom Winegars Food Store, and the residents at Mobile Mansions Trailor Park at 189 So. Main St. in Layton. A very special thanks to Terri and John of T.J.s Pets of Layton who supplies the greater part of the puppies and kittens that are so loved by those we vist. Without them, our job would be that much more. Again thanks and God bless you All from Pumkins Pride. Marjie Higgins Layton K-M- Policy The Lakeside nity. However, the Review is responsible for what is printed in the newspaper and will not publish letters which are deemed to be libelous or in bad taste. All letters must be signed by the author and accompanied by an address and phone number. Address all letters to Review Editor, Lakeside Review, 2146 N. Main, Layton, Utah 84041, or 145 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010. We would like to especially thank Cherie Freeman, Kirby Clark for coming out on Friday evening to help and wrap all of those fruit plates. And we would like to thank everyone who donated the fruit and time with this project. 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