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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL MAY 8, 1985 Outpatient Services Lacking, Board Told By TOM BUSSKLBKRG FARMINGTON - Mental health needs are largely being met in the county but outpatient services are lacking in services while family assistance calls tor more outpatient help. -- SLCII CONCERNS were among those raised with the state board of mental health in St. George, Monday, by county mental health officials and members of the mental health advisory board. Significant service demands beyond present delivery capabilities are a reality, says Mental Health Director Russell Williams, noting, for outpatient services alone, waiting lists are as high as 140 cases. day-to-da- y TOO OFTEN it is not possible to provide optimal clinical care due to lack of adequate facilities and staff, he continues, noting further most target areas are underserved to some extent. He said a great need for additional residential children and youth services are needed while outpatient assistance for families is also much needed. Dr. Williams says this is especially true where one or more parents are having mental problems on their own. health-relate- d OL'R 1981 needs assessment showed chil- dren of parents with serious mental health im- pairments were four times as likely to have serious mental health problems of their own as were children of parents with little or no mental health impairment. Working to strengthen family units and provide them with adequate coping skills is both prevention and treatment. These needs are coupled with a great deal of pressure to provide services to many areas including the criminal justice system, such as juvenile court. Those referrals from agencies must be handled while still providing some measure of treatment to clients, Dr. Williams says. self-referr- must be handled even though others clinically may have a greater need for help. Calling that only the start of a more general problem, Dr. Williams says there are seemingly no eligibility requirements in order to qualify for services. Its our strong feeling adequate resources must be provided to meet increasing demands or that some mechanism to control and regulate access to services must be put in place. INDICATING the criminal justice system is consuming a steadily increasing percentage of resources, eligibility must be determined as well as setting roles of mental health providers. Whether social control is a legitimate part of mental health responsibility must be answered and funding provided based on that result. Funds should be equitably distributed. Dr. Williams emphasizes, in a systematic way that is also fair and considers the needs of all areas. That should also apply to the Utah State Hospital. EXPRESSING concern that from time to time the basis for allocation and funds distribution is not clear and changes occur apparently inconsistent with previous agreements. He calls again for a per capita allocation formula irgorously adhered to. Sometimes conflicting or incompatible policies and procedures arise when trying to work with both the state mental health and alcohol and drug boards, as well, he notes. REFERRING BACK to the federal operations grants program formerly used. Dr. Williams says excellent cash flow was possible but the state w ont be providing such cash advances. Cash flow is essential to any business or program and are needed to conduct sound business. A statewide fee schedule now used should perhaps be abandoned in favor of schedules. That would allow for meeting unique needs of programs and services provided in each area. efforts will become a bigger effort aimed at involving businesses and individuals, such as buying furniture for a residential unit. Such donations would go for one time expenses and will include working closely with foundations, Dr. Williams says. locally-formulate- FUND-RAISIN- EACH group feels they should have highest priority for services and that their need is greatest, he continues, indicating pressures and stresses of an already overloaded system are compounded when agency-referre- d cases d G Conners Addresses C Of C By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON The financial responsibility of the U.S. Air Force for unlisted members of the Air Force stationed at Hill Field was the topic Senior Master Sergeant Thomas Conners, First Sergeant of the 1954th Radar Evaluation Squadron. HAFB, addressed at the monthly luncheon of the Layton Chamber of Commerce held last Thursday at the Valley View Golf Course in Layton. SGT. CONNORS stressed that the officials at HAFB have little control over the indebtness patterns of Air Force members. He told Chamber members that the Air Force does not garnish wages for bad debts except in child support cases when a court judgement had been handed down. The Sergeant suggested that business people try to work out the problems with the individual first. The second step would be to write letters to the person requesting payment. The final step should be to contact the Air Base through the First Sergeant who is responsible for the air force person in financial trouble. THE RESPONSIBILITY of the Air Force in debt collection and bad check problems is carefully defined by law. Sergeant Connors recommended that any business person who has questions about what Richard Vernon Strong, 62, of 50 S. Mill Road. Layton, died Tuesday. April 30, 1985 at the McKay-De- e Hospital of complications fol- the Air Force officers can and cannot do to help collect debts should get a copy of the government rules. This can be obtained through the base legal office by calling He stated that the Air Force reflects problems in society in general. The enlisted personnel come from a cross section of backgrounds. Some just dont understand personal finances. There is counseling available through the base credit union for people who need it. Often, when a problem is brought to the attention of the First Sergeant, the individual who is experiencing financial difficulties is asked to get this professional help. or admit or deny guilt. Officers cant tell of the action being taken by the Air Force against an enlisted member who is in financial trouble. They cant require a member to pay debt even with a court judgment. Debt collection is a civil matter and not a military decision. The Air Force maintains a position of neutrality in backruptcy procedings. HE WAS born June 11, 1922 in Trumbull, Neb., a son of William Riley and Bertha Louise Korgan IN CONCLUSION, Sergeant Connors stressed that the Air Force is addressing problems of debts. He said, What the members of the Air Force do should always be a good reflection of the Air Force. We want to be good members of the community. We will assist Air Force personnel and the community businesses in any way we legally can. HE WAS reared in Trumbull, Neb. and entered the U.S. Army after graduation from high school. He served in Germany during W'orld War II and also served during the Korean War. He received his bachelors degree in sociology from Weber State College in 1983. HE HAD been employed at Hill Air Force Base for 30 years. He had also w orked for Utah Job Ser- vice. Surviving are his widow of Layton, two sons and three daughters, Richard A. Strong, Marilyn Smedley, and Sheila Siddall, all of Layton; William E. Strong, Vienna, Va.; Nannctte Hittle, Clearfield and grandchildren. 1 1 ALSO surviving are four brothers and two sisters, Flwood Strong, Lincoln, Neb.; Edward Strong, San Diego, Calif.; Earl Strong, Aurora, Neb.; Robert Strong, Escondido. Calif.; Mabel Darwin, Hastings, Neb.; Amy Atwood, Ogden. Funeral services were held Friday at Lindquists Layton Mortuary with Bishop Paul Hatch L RICHARD STRONG FAMILY prayer was given by Richard A. Strong; prelude, Linda McMillan; Old Rugged Cross" by Kathleen Gooch, Linda Julien and Julia Belleau, accompanied by Sharon Bagley; invocation, Elwood Strong; remarks. Bishop Paul Hatch; speakers, Cleone Whitman and Bob Lowe; The Quest" by George Miller accompanied by Julia Belleau; speaker. Bill Strong; benediction, Fremont Draper. Dedication of the grave was by Alan Hittle with interment in the Kaysville City Cemetery. PALLBEARERS were Richard A. Strong, William E. Strong, Kenneth H. Siddall, Alan R. Hittle, Earl Strong and Phil Lcmbcrger. Honorary pallbearers were Chase, Jared, Jacob, Zachary and Skyler Strong and Alan Hiddle Jr. t, Potpourri Agenda For FH Council By NORMA PREECE FRUIT HEIGHTS entertain WCTVs proposal and urges its citizens to seek other solutions to their expansion of television viewing. The council approved the letter. With regard to the citys beautification, City Administrator Steve Young said many requests have been received from residents asking the city provide pickup of limbs and other refuse, once a year during spring cleanup. - Mayor Dean Brand that Duane R. reported Jensen, P.E. has resigned his position as city engineer effective immediately. A new engineer has not been elected. -- THE COUNCIL also discussed the emergency mock alert test held April 15. Of the 804 families that were reported, 656 families were contacted, 82 percent (this was through a unique telephone alert system) with results determined to be most successful. The siren system used as an emergency alert, which consisted of two city sirens, mounted on city vehicles and one sheriffs vehicle. Siren results. ...Most adequate, city officials decided. A new siren will be investigated. MR. YOUNG discussed the idea with Assistant Public Works Director Ray Phillips and felt with an attachement, a fork on the backhoe and many residents burning their fruit tree trimmings, it could be accomplished. The cost of the fork was approximated between $600-- 1,000. Following much discussion, Councilman H. Dean Wade moved that neighborhood cooperation be encouraged; those with vehicles (trucks) make them available. It was recommended the city not purchase the proposed attachment and not start a service that could get out of hand. $ Com- munity TV. Since WCTV indicated an unwillingness to work with the city in amending the citys Cable TV Ordinance, and indicated they were unsure of an economic return, by serving the city, the council will not MRS. JOHANN Griffin was appointed to of Fruit Heights Beautifica- act as chairman tion Week, np 777-662- 5. lowing surgery. Strong. He married Margaret Helene Hansen on Aug. 20, 1942, in Salt Lake City. THANKS! THE COUNCIL was provided with a copy doesnt arbitrate claims, disputes ichard V. Strong one-fift- h well-spen- of a letter from the city to Wasatch THE AIR Force by regulation Obituary Pioneer Ault Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield is grateful for the $34,000 allocation awarded by United increase over 1984 although Way, better than itll be thanks to an increased client load. Among those happy with the funding are: United Way Chairman Bruce Barton, left; United Way Director Larry Burdett; clients Lee Carter, Mary Robertson, PARC Chairman Bob Daniels and client Scotty Davis Animal Shelter Bids Opened By Commission FARMINGTON - County commissioners have opened bids for construction of the new county Animal Control Shelter, with the apparent low bid coming from -- Cameron and Company of $368,000. IN ALL, several bids ranging as high as $459,395 were received. The commission has been studying the bids for the last few days and was expected to award a contract during this mornings meeting. Construction is slated to begin immediately with completion set at 120 working days. In other commission business, an ordinance outlining procedures for disposal of real and personal property of the county was adopted. It establishes a committee of three county residents who will resolve issues involving property sales. It is viewed as a streamlining procedure in cases where the county is left with a parcel of land that, for whatever reason, cannot be sold or developed under regular circumstances. THREE residents were appointed to the County Weed Control Board. Vince Hess of Correspondent Retires After 31 Years Of Service As of May 101 have decided to discontinue my position as news correspondent for the Weekly Reflex newspaper, a position I have held for the past 31 years. I HAVE truly enjoyed my association with the public while serving in this position and am grateful for all the help and assistance everyone has given me. They have been most helpful and accommodating and through their tremendous cooperation it has enabled the newspaper to have excellent news coverage. I will greatly miss my association with all. I ALSO want to express my sincere appreciation to my hus- band, Joe, who assisted me those many years, spending countless hours taking photos whenever I needed assistance; and for his patience. I also express appreciation to the newspaper owners and staff whom I have had the privilege of working with. THANKS TO all. Norma B. Preece Farmington, Alan Bennett of West Point and Alan Bangerter of Bountiful will serve four year terms on the advisory committee. The commission also voted to table action on a proposal to adopt. via resolution, certain regulatory signs on county roads in the West Layton and Bountiful areas. Com- missioners felt they needed to study the proposed regulations fore voting to adopt them, th be- Layton Is Growing: Council Approves Subdivision, Etc. By DONETA GATHERUM - LAYTON Layton is growing. Simple proof of this statement can be found by examining the action taken last Thursday evening at the regular meeting of the Layton CityCouncil. Most of the meeting was devoted to approving subdivisions, plans or rezoning to allow future subdivision development. STAPLES, HAZEN and Green, developers, were granted a rezone request to convert agriculture land to to allow development of a 32.5 acre subdivision at 500 South 1200 West (Angel Street). The development will be an extension on the north end of Greenbriar West subdivision. There was some concerns voiced by residents living near the property being rezoned. Jeff Felt, spokesman for the people, said neighbors were concerned over decreasing the size of homes and lots. They requested having protective covenants drawn up when the subdivision is being marketed. They also stated a need for another access road into the project. THE COUNCIL made it a matter of record that when the plat plans came in for approval by the Planning Comnission, residents would be notified and their input would be considered. The rezone request passed unanimously. R-8- -8 THE COUNCIL gave final approval to the Suntrails No. 3 subdivision project. This is a continuation of the existing subdivision consisting of 37 lots on the north side of 2200 West The project will extend to the Rio Grande Railroad tracks. Also approved was a request by Bob Austad to build a new home directly behind the existing home at 712 West Gentile. This is a PDG (Planned Dwelling Group). Mr. Austad will be required to install a fire line and to make an area large enough for a turn ground for fire trucks. IN OTHER Council action, approval was given for a 900 gallon per minute pump for the Fernwood pumphouse of the Layton culinary water system. The price is $24,086. Eddy Shaw construction received the contract. The council authorized purchasing $4,985 worth of fire works from Fireworks West to be used at the Riata Days Julv 4th celebration. FINALLY, the council approved spending $18,046 for an analyzer for the city maintenance shop, dmg en-g- |