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Show T i 4 WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. FEBRUARY 24, 1977 Davis Gounty By Approves Five Applications For Grants ROSELYN KIRK bv Davis County Council of Governments (COG) approved five applications of intent to apply for grants and finalized two grant applications after hearing a report on how to apply for additional grants from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the Four Corners Regional Committee in step program initiating the Arlo Stewart, representing Hill Air Force Base, presented a construction plan for Hill Air Force Base which was The approved by COG improvements were for an avionics miegrated support facility, aircraft maintenance control office, base civil engineering complex, depot instrument overhaul shop compass checkout, recreation area and a weather station on the Hill Range multi-purpos- APPLICATION for Clinton City to apply for a AN grant through the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR) in the amount of $22,900 was approved by the assembled mayors also finalized They approval on apphcalion made last month by Carl Chappell, Davis County Community Action Director. The CAP grant was for $120,000 to finance the community action administration and coordination. TWO for grants were presented by Mayor Arch Widdison of West Bountiful and approved by the COG West Bountiful received approval to apply for a total of $555,000 in Housing and n Mrs. Margaret Steed Hess BOOK PUBLISHED became a charter member of it and has served as its historian as well as serving in other offices such as president and chorister ever since AS THE DUP historian, she has written and helped others to write histories of many families who helped to settle Farmington. Thus, she has become the towns foremost historian. Because of this, many people have sought her out to question her about historical events in the By BETTY C. FISHER 1924, she Statistics make it plain that most people cant wait until theyre 90 years old to publish a book Yet that is just what Mrs Margaret Steed Hess of Farmington has done MRS. HESS, who is making plans to celebrate her 93rd birthday on April 20, has just had her first book published and is now enjoying autographing copies of it for her many friends who ordered it as soon as they knew it was being written Although she is not quite a Farmington native, she has lived there since she was six years old Therefore, she has become quite an authority on the history of the city and the surrounding area And so, her is book, "My Farmington, area or genealogical data A few years ago, one of her grandchildren, Ann Hess, helped her gather much of her written information into a file From there, two of her DUP friends, Irene Olsen and Mable Ferguson, have helped her compile the information into book form They also gleaned many more details and pictures from other people to include in her book toll-fre- toll-fre- telephoning will stimulate usage. Both of these factors will "raise costs and telephone rates throughout the state will increase substantially. Last week Senator Haven KEN HILL, Public Relations Manager for Utah and spokesman for the telephone someone will measure rates throughout the whole state passes, will increase. Although the bill is sponsored by James Hansen and Frank Knowlton of Davis Superintendent Max Major reminds tie citizens that all Christmas wreaths and flowers at the city cemetery should be removed by March 1, 1977 in order that cleanup can begin. of the Kaysville City HP IF THE bill passes, telephone rates within a 30 mile radius, as well as calls to adjacent counties, would be toll free. Mr. Hill says the effect of the bill would be to place the telephone out of the reach of many citizens. At present he says 97 per cent of the people in Utah can afford a telephone. Unless we keep ej ALDMO -- URS. INC. EXTENSIVE studies have been made by Utah State University, the Community School Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Clearfield mayor and city council The results of these studies have prompted the Clearfield City Council to seek the support of the citizens of Clearfield in a bond election scheduled for Tuesday, March 29 Studies started in 1969 and pursued since that time have indicated a growing need for additional acreage to be developed for recreational use According to Burrows and Smith, Municipal Finan- cial Advisors, bonding for the purchase of recreational property and its development is recommended. THE PROPOSED develop- ment would include the purchase of 163 5 acres for full recreational family oriented parks development to include: a four diamond baseball-softbacomplex, nine new lighted tennis courts, family oriented park, ll large bowery and family size picnic shelters, golf course, archery range (jr. and sr.) horseshoe pits and handball and Also basketball volleyball courts, jogging and vita course, frisbee course, fishing pond, riding trails (horse and bike) winter sports, football and soccer fields, skate board track, playground restrooms and off street parking. Due to the limited availability of desirable land at the reasonable cost, immediate action is recommended by the city council in this matter. THE TOTAL cost of the project as outlined will require a bond of $1,270,000 to be retired in 30 years. Matching funds through the bureau of outdoor recreation, will be obtained as a result of a successful bond election A three mill tax levy will be required to retire the bond An example of the cost would be on a home valued at $30,000 there would be a tax of $1 50 per month or $18 fxr year A COMPLETE fact sheet and bond election notice will be mailed to each Clearfield resident m the future to orient them better on the issue, mnm Completes Training Airman William F. U.S. Air Force technical training course for weapons with a unit of the Tactical Air Command. Completion of the course enables the airman to receive academic credits through the Community College of the Air Force. who AIRMAN Arguello, was trained to load and inspect weapons used in Air Force aircraft, is being assigned to Hill AFB, for duty Ogden High School. His wife, Cynthia, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Villarruel of 1426 N. Hwy. 91, Ogden. son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Arguello of 382 W. 1225 N., Layton, has graduated at Lowry AFB, Colo., from the mechanics. THE AIRMAN attended 33iD0feiimCffiogQite6l?Qi? teen sofgffi G&& Sfcolfe (tefiasssQ 50? (tears. pay for it. At present Davis County residents m Bountiful can call Salt Lake City and Clearfield residents can call Ogden toll free. The main problem is with Layton and Kaysville citizens who cannot call toll-fre- e to cities in the county. MR. HILL said the metro-pa- c to available service, those who subscribe monthly to a bulk rate discounted service, provides additional service to those who benefit from service. e 3 e call. He feels people in the Kaysville and Layton area should pay the cost of toll-fre- transporting telephone costs to them, rk (801)295-944- 3 CARPET Cl AIIC$ o o o ri PHONE YES WE DO VELVET FURNITURE 825-10-87 Always Prompt Courteous Service Steam Method The Gentle Method Safe for ail types of Carpet Quick Drying Insured Experienced work guaranteed All ENJOY FRESH CLEAN CARPETS owner-manag- Members of the Clearfield City Council announced the proposal for a new park and recreational facility to be located in Clearfield AT PRESENT every exchange can call a conThis systiguous exchange. tem should meet the needs of most of the people he said There is no such thing as a Bountiful, Utah 84010 (Carpet Cleaning) Clearfield City? HE SAID that long distance rates have remained the same since 1958. He approves this type of service where the people who use the service toll-fre- 88 West 500 South Mr. New Park For c in Group and individual travel on APPLICATION for a grant for the Davis County Mental Health Program was presented by Dr. Russell Williams, Director. The grant application for $1,029,700 will cover in program, which will phase in over a two year period. Dr. Williams said program directors have worked with Davis County Commissioners step sum (FCRC) money He suggested that the COG try to obtain money through these two agencies to finance storm water flooding needs ihat have been established bv Metro-paservices for business phones increase to $9.25 for 180 minute service and $12.35 for 240 minute service. The increase in rates for business phones is because businesses use the phone more, Mr. Hill said. He feels businesses, not citizens, would benefit most from the This exciting tour flying into St. Louis, bus thru the South enjoying springtime with Cherry blossom time in D.C. (Temple Session), Williamsburg, Cape Kennedy, Miami Beach, Cypress Gardens, Disney World, N.O. all the highlights of the South. Fly home from N.O. Get reservations in early as this is Price $775.00 always a sell out. 20 an old one. the county, he said. The grant provides matching funds. receiving more Economic Development Ad ministration (EDA) and Four Corners Regional Commis county minute service. APRIL 8 TO Early Spring Discount she said tually finished, But I guess Ive proved that youre never too old to start on a new project or complete Security Act. Eighty per cent of the money would go to the state and 20 per cent come to THE PROCESS calls for each county to establish a priority list, which would be presented to the WFRC. There, the priorities would be matched with the fund sources available Planner County Joseph Moore said he felt that the plan would cause county and region members to sit down and negotiate and result in more give and take in decidrk ing on priority projects the service. Metro-pa- c is available at $4.10 per month for 120 minute service and $6.50 per month for 180 DEEP SOUTH TOUR 292-740- past come through the Social Regional Council (WFRC), told COG representatives that a better decision making process would result in the kind of change due to cost. would be affected by the bill. Be Removed Ive been afraid that I wasnt going to live long enough to see this book acmonths, Rich Nielson, Davis County Title 20 Director, said that the $18,500,100 in money he was making application for would the 208 Water Quality Study about this problem for five years, but have resisted this County and would benefit Davis County residents, all counties within the state Christmas Decorations On Cemetery Must Faldmo President Res. 0 (801) MANY TIMES in the Barlow of Layton said the bill had been effective in bringing the problem to the attention of the telephone company. Mr. Hill said, Weve been talking have to pay the bill. If the Then when the Helen Mar Miller Camp was organized in Norman W. Passes HE ARGUES that, if the e bill passes, the company will lose long distance revenues. In addition, free telephone users between 25 to 30 million dollars state-wid- e if a House of Representatives e bill that would provide service within a 30 mile radius passes. company said, copies for her tographing Development (HUD) funds Both requests were for funds for storm drains and a master storm drain plan Two county agencies also made requests to apply for grants e WILL JEFFRIES, execu me director of Wasatch Front the rates down, the poor will not be able to afford a telephone. Mountain Bell Telephone Company said it will cost presented on various community, church and DUF programs. She has kept copies of these and has also kept a daily diary. She became a charter member of the Aurelia S. of the Camp Rogers Daughters of Utah Pioneers when it was organized in 1917. ' Specialist e nearly a year of their research, compilation By ROSELYN KIRK these writings (some in form) she has poetry 295-944- and editing with the assistance of, namely. Lowell Sparks and Etsil and Betty book is Fisher, the just now off the press and there are 2,000 copies for sale. Although Mrs Hess health has begun to fail the past few months, she has been spending some time of each day since her book arrived from authe publishers in AFTER Go Up If Bill until 1976. hook. friends Telephone Cost Will earliest SINCE HER remembrance, she has been noting down events and experiences of people who have lived in the county seat of Davis County. Many of IO new few just that-- a comprehensive history of Farmington from 1847 autographs copies of her GOG er aw- Free estimates Timeway Simple Interest Loan is more than bank talk. Its a loan thats geared to make adjustments for your ups and downs. When the going is smooth, you can pay ahead and save the interest, or pay the whole loan off early without a penalty. When the road gets rough, you can call us and make arrangements to take a payment holiday or pay after your due date. Simple interest means flexibility. 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