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Show ) WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, MARCH 4, 1981 By MARK D. MlCKELSEN CLEARFIELD A sentative of Star West munications of Ogden lenged the city council repreComchalTues- day to accept Clearfield's second cable franchise, just weeks before Wasatch Cable workers supposedly install their first exclusive lines in the city. DARRYL Schuttloffel, speaking before a small gathering of local residents, told the council Star West's private cable system now situated in each unit of the Pepperridge Condominiums should be tied into the rest of the community. In asking for a business license and franchise approval, Mr. Schuttleoffel described the possibility of a marriage" between Star West and Wasatch Cable, saying free and competition should be allowed now that Davis County has become entrenched with cable franchise offers. ii winning children's programs and major motion picture releases. A New York superstation, offering live national sports events and a play cable station that allows patrons to subscribe to video games in their own home are also included in the Star West package. THE OGDEN-base- d cable operation, says Mr. Schuttlof-fel-l, is not bound to any program entertainment contracts, or any home network stations. If you allow the franchise, he told the councilmen, We can update the system as well as the programming. The system is now designed to carry 24 channels. THE COSTS per month for the cable stations and the Warner Brothers movie channel, available only by subscription, would be just over $20, according to Mr. Schuttloffel. "We must have the subscription channels in all cable systems," he added, or Star West refuses to come into the community. n elusive franchise with Wasatch Cable, would be considered illegal by today's standards. Mayor Donal Townley noted that the original Wasatch contract was signed for 20 years, only five of which remain. STAR WEST authorities are contract requesting a with the city, Mr. Schuttloffel explaining that the Federal Communications Commission frowns on contracts over 15 years. In response to a question by City Manager Gayle Starks as to what the city "would get out of this, 24-ho- movie channel to WGN , a Chicago station specializing in live sports events, award THE CITY councilmen attending voiced no opposition to an additional cable system, but were continually reminded by Mr. Schuttloffel that the city's original, supposedly "ex- - y ii Infill and predicted total service within six months. Though she would not comment on Star Wests marMs. Riley riage proposal, pointed out to the council that companies are quite similar. SHE ADDED that no movies would be avail If the franchise is approved," Mr. Schuttloffel said. HALFWAY through the cussion, a dis- representative of Wasatch Cable was asked by the council to give an update on the progress of that company in the citv. Councilman CONTINUED FROM FRONT First, it would enable districts to maintain a higher level of education because available funds can be used for teaching rather than construction of new schools or added classrooms, he said. a strong advocate of d schooling as being the year-aroun- best means of maintaining education with high-quali- ty available funds. Its a little different perspective when you are a school teacher in a classroom than when you are a teacher and also a legislator," explained Rep. Burningham, who also TEACHERS COULD also year, and paid accordingly, although there would no longer be the summer vacation that teachers have enjoyed for so many years." d He explained that the school program would be utilized as a rotating block program whereby students would attend two blocks of school and then have a short vacation. They would resume teaches at Bountiful High year-aroun- WERE GOING to need $1.7 billion just for new building construction during the 1980s and there is just no way that there will be that much money available. Our only alternative is to improvise our educational program and that will probably mean d education in some districts. He emphasized, however, with two more blocks of schooling and then have year-aroun- that year-aroun- another short vacation. THUS, MOST students would enjoy two Teachers would probably be utilized under a similar system, he said. This would help to keep teachers refreshed as well as better interest among the WHAT IS Davis Countys status towards year-aroun- d education, he was asked. Davis District is reaching the critical point, he replied. Davis, Jordan and a few other districts are either in some of the issues being dis- d need of education now or soon will be. said Rep. WINTER? program. I just cant say which districts will participate, he said. REP. Burningham stressed that there will be some problems and hardships on students, families and teachers in d a program but that there are a lot of pluses to the program. Burni- ngham. HE NOTED that no families would be split, that is have d some children on and others on regular sessions. Schools in an area would all be on one program or the other. Who gets preference for vacations? f v V .. to determine which block (or time of year) students would be out of school would have to INITIALLY, A System be established and a waiting list" for preferred times made available whereby families could move up to preferred times. Rep Burningham said it appears now that Utah teachers will get about five to six percent raise in their salaries not as much as was requested but more than what some legislators had proposed. year-aroun- iViurder Charge FARMINGTON Vowing that justice will come, the a first-degre- e murder charge was freed from Second District Court here last Thursday afternoon. THE ACCUSED person. Steven D. Strom, of Bountiful, left the courtroom a free man after hearing Second District Judge J. Duffy Palmer accept a "dismissal of charges" plea from Asst. County Atty. Steven C. Vanderlinden. "We are dropping the charge against Mr. Strom without prejudice and in view of justice," said Atty. Vanderlinden. But he emphasized that the case is not closed and the County Attorneys Office will continue its investigation into the death of Karin Saltzgiver Strom. THE VICTIM was found dead, apparently from strangulation, in the bedroom of her home at 1653 South !200West, Woods Cross, on June. 6. The defendant (Mr. Strom) law enand his accusers forcement officers and the County Attorneys Office said they would continue their investigations. "WE ARE leaving all options open in this investigation, commented Atty. Vanderlinden. Woods Cross Police Chief Niles Stahle added, 1 feel that we did a good job in our investigation, but we had two crucial points of our investigation that were refused by the court and that left us without too much to go on." Chief Stahle said he feels the law should be changed to allow prior comments (testimony) of the victim to be allowed in court. Ours is not the only charge to be dismissed because of hearsay evidence not being allowed, he said. BEFORE LEAVING the courthouse, Mr. Strom vowed that "he would spend the rest of his life finding the person responsible for the death of his wife." Meanwhile, dropping of the charge against Mr. Strom does not preclude further legal action against the defendant should there be additional information uncovered in the continuing investigation of Mrs. Strom's death. IT WAS explained that the judge's ruling to allow the charge to be dropped without prejudice" enables the county attorneys office to refile charges against Mr. Strom at a later date. The charge against Mr. Strom was dismissed after a motion was filed by Atty. Vanderlinden asking for the dismissal on the grounds that hearsay evidence could not be used against the defen- dant." THE HEARSAY evidence" related to statements that the victim (Mrs. Strom) had allegedly made several statements to witnesses that she had been threatened on several occasions by her husband. ATTY. Vanderlinden said he felt that witnesses statements would be "critical for the state to provide the burden of proof. "Without them, we would have a fairly weak case and it was a matter of going ahead with the trial or getting a dismissal without prejudice by which we could refile charges if more evidence surfaces, he said. lawsuits" because of the cable work there and suggested the possibility of a study to determine the consequences of having a dual franchise. MR. STARKS, raising one of several concerns, asked if apartment renters in the Pepperridge development were "forced" to take the cable. Councilman McDougal pointed out that the central Utah city is facing some "big - Mr. Schuttloffel asked not to take the blame for the apart-me- TO "PULL in" the entire;.: city, however, would require.: close to 24 months, he toldjff? council. owners actions, but admitted apartment dwellers there get the service as part of As a precaution, the counljtg agreed unanimously to table: nt MOST ALL of the system (Star West)," said Mr. Schuttloffel. "will be an underground activity." chasing so many signals per month, can get a reducedf? i on the service. If the Star West franchise is approved, Mr. Schuttloffel said lines could be installed to., the east of the Pepperridge de velopment within 30 days. v the condominium package. HE ALSO pointed out that the apartment owner, by pur ' the franchise request uHi further investigation carffofc completed on the possible drawbacks to the city. osed year-aroun- education d program, some educational programs are going to be cut back or eliminated. Theres no other way," We said Rep. Burningham. have only so much state aid to education and it can be spread only so thin." . SPEAKING ON the proposed redistribution of sales taxes, Rep. Burningham said the agricultural committee has favored 70-3- 0 split which means that 70 percent of the percent sales tax revenue reimbursed to cities and counties would remain on a point of collection basis. three-quart- HE SAID that regardless of what happens with the prop The remaining 30 percent would be distributed according to population, he said. senate debate scheduled later this week. "I was prepared to make an amendment of but I will favor the present committee proposal. said Rep. Burningham. But I believe the vote in the house is going to be very, very close." 75-2- THIS IS A compromise to an amendment that sought a change in the sales tax reimbursement from 100 percent "point of sale" to a proposal of 100 percent based on population. The present "point of sale formula has been in effect for several years and many legislators thought that to change it would be like changing the rules in the middle of a game. HOUSE ACTION was to come earlier this week with THE GROUP also discussed, briefly some complex propose, als concerning interest rates.; financing and the proposed: "due on sale clause (HB-.- . 203). Most interested men)- -: bers said they were relieved., because of amendments made to the bills making them more equitable. Developers Of Sub. Gets Go Ahead On Single-Fami- ly Housing CLEARFIELD Developers of the Yorkshire Place Subdivision Tuesday announced their intention to eventually build a condominium complex on their property near 500 West and 300 North. 192-un- it FINAL APPROVAL was given by the Clearfield City Council for the Yorkshire housing development and conceptual approval granted for the design and engineering of the condominiums. The property currently lies in an R-or residential zone, and has been accepted by the council for a planned unit development. KNOWN AS Yorkshire Place No. 1, the site combines y and low density single-fa- mily single-famil- single-famil- y detached housing. There was some concern earlier in the year that limited access into the subdivision would increase already staggering traffic problems near the entrance to the development. DEVELOPER Gary Wright told the council development engineers and contractors are studying the access limitations and are expected to come up with an answer to the problem prior to the inhabitation of the subdivision. The low density sector of the development contains 11 units per acre, far less than the maximum allowed in it the planning commissions ordinances. MR. WRIGHT noted that the density is far more appealing in the subdivision now thanks to careful planning and design. He made it a point Tuesday to make the council and residents aware that eventually a condominium with a multi-uncapacity will be situated on the grounds of the development. it HE SAID he didn't wqnt' people buying into the lots at Yorkshire without an aware- ness of the condominjunV " '..'1 plans. Mr. Wright approached the council,, requesting final y approval of the single-famil- units and conceptual approval of the condominium plans. The council unanimously agreed to both. AT ITS completion. the Yorkshire No. I will be com- -' prised of 72 single-famil- y dwellings and 192 condominium units. In a related matter. the council set a public hearing for March 24 at 7:30 p.m. to deter; mine whether or not' to approve a planned develop; ment overlay on the existing R-- 3 zone at Yorkshire Place No. 2. V He matter how good their intentions. Im talking about those who oppose certain forms of cable TV programming. Opposition has been raised in Kaysville, Fruit Heights and Layton, to name just three places. By TOM BUSSELBERG War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is Strength Such words are part of everyday life in George Orwells novel. Nineteen Eighty Four," about w hat life supposedly would be like in the world by that time, now but three years hence. The book portrays a world where every action or thought is or the governknown to "Big Brother" ment. TWO-WATELEVISION screens, or telescreens, allow the government, or Big Brother, to peek into the homes of all constituents and also provides propaganda programming. Children are indoctrinated in the idealo-g- y of Big Brother at an early age and wear outfits of blue shorts, gray shirts and red neckerchiefs as members of the Spies. The titles Mr. and "Mrs." are replaced by comrade and even language is altered. NEWSPEAK, FORMED from English, was designed not to extend but to diminish the range of thought and this purpose was indirectly assisted by cutting the choice of words down to minimum," the book says. Such words as "free no longer can be used in speaking of intellectually or politically free, for example, since such concepts no longer exist, I BRING THIS book to the fore, not be- cause were only three years from 1984, but to illustrate what I believe could happen in a small but real sense should the wishes of certain county residents come to pass, no A GROUP OF residents in each city has asked that programming be modified or not offered at all from two of the services that would be offered. "Showtime" and "Home Box Office," both nationally-syndicate- d services originating in the East, would provide uncut and uncensored movies and other programs to those wishing to pay an extra fee. over and above the base fee. The extra programming would cost $10 extra a month for one or $17.90 more for. both premium" channels. BASIC SERVICE will include several independent TV channels from distant cities, a news network, sports channels, a religious station and the six Utah channels. Cable promotors advertise the premium channels as costing less than what it would cost to take the family to one movie a month and with prices at $4 for adults in some theaters, today, that definitely would be possible. THOSE RESIDENTS opposing "ShowHBO" claim they dont want time and-o- r such programming in their homes because it might be viewed by children. Some of their movies, although certainly not all, are meaning it wouldn't normally e be offered to those under 17 by a theater. In fact, the cable firm says about 50 percent of the movies offered are G or "GP." I can certainly agree there are things in the "R" (and many "GP films) that might best not be viewed by youngsters. But pa years-of-ag- rents should have enough influence over their children to prevent their watching such programs wants. if thats what a parent IT WOULD REQUIRE some extra supervision, perhaps, on the part of parents to what their children watch, even if it only meant going through the TV schedule. And cable TV officials have said free lock boxes" are available allowing a parent to lock out" a dirty program. Under those circumstances. I cant see why the fuss. But what if a child goes to a neighbors home and sees such a program, some of the parents ask. Again, much of the responsibility lies with the parents to hopefully train their children to act as theyd desire when theyre not with them. THAT COULD INCLUDE the time of day those youngsters would still be out and where theyd be. Generally, those "R". rated movies are shown later at night, although not always. And while I can see the concern parents might have in allowing such programming, what about those without children? Dont they have a right to view whatever they wish in their own homes? WHAT ABOUT FIRST Amendment rights the freedom to read or in this case, view, whatever you desire? It all ties in a way into the controversy that raged in the county over what books should be in the library. There will always be a book that is objectionable to someone no matter what someone does. I would think it would be better to have some control over what your children watch at home, where parents can be close at hand. If something deemed objectionable comes up, a parent could explain it or react as he wanted for his children. Wouldn't that be better than wondering what movie the kids had gone off to see or"' even where they were? . ( SOME HAVE ASKED for legislation to " allow each community to set its own com- -' munity standards." That is all well and good just so it doesnt get to be another" 1984. And when it comes to TV, just as', was argued with books, whose to say what is best? Would you want your mayor to choose,,;; the shows youll watch or the books you'll read? Who should have such a responsibil-- . . ity and how can they satisfy everyone? It would be rather hard to please everyone all the time at Hill Field while still pleasing all -- : of the women in the Every Other Wednes-'- : ': day Literary Club, Im sure. . CABLE TV CAN provide many hours of enjoyable entertainment. In these times of high gas prices, it allows family and friends to get together and watch a "good show" and pop some popcorn, all at home. But as with anything, discretion must be used. It neednt be watched 24 hours a day there are good and bad programs there just as on regular TV and just as there are items deemed good and bad offered out in the community. LET THOSE WHO want it get it. There is a price for it, and those willing to pay for it should have the chance to watch it. There' will always be a need for caution in using jt but such is also the case in making sure small children dont get too close to the lawnmower or stove or swimming pool unattended. Please let the word free" remain in our language allowing freedom to choose along with responsibility to use, and hope- fully use well. , ! P 4 f DiiMi Dropped On Strom By GARY R. BLODGETT were allowed into one city. One week, the first company dug up miles of city ground to install the lines, only to be followed by the second company several weeks later who dug up the same ground and forced residents to suffer through the inconveniences twice. By MARK D. MlCKELSEN year-aroun- year-aroun- HE ADDED, however, that it is doubtful that Davis will be one of the three school dis- - i ' tricts to use the pilot year- around program" approved by the legislature. He said that superintendents will apply for the program, rather than having the legislature pinpoint which districts will be used in the pilot but briefer vacations each year. programs d would probably not be needed in some districts and only in parts of other districts. REMEMBER where two cable companies be utilized a full School. Sean, left, and Rorie Pyper display mixed emotions over the recent snow that blanketed the Wasatch Front. Sean gives the impression that hes tired of winter while Rorie gleefully implies that Old Man Winter can stay for awhile. Donald McDougal told of an incident in one central Utah community m Mrem THE COUNCIL later learned that Star West has offerred as high as five percent to some cities and asked if the cable people would be willing to negotiate for a higher percentage of the gross. THERE WAS some adition-a- l worry from the city council over how long it would take the cable companies to install the lines and over what parts of the city would be effected by the construction. the channels and services offerred by the competing promised a firm three percent of the companys gross sales. II able SHE REPORTED that partial service will be available to some residents within 30 days .n n on either of the two networks, or in either of the movie subscription channels. Wasatch Cable carries both the HBO and Showtime movie channels, WTBS from Atlanta, the Cable News Network and U.S.A., a news program which offers live coverage of U.S. House of Representatives meetings. Spokeswoman Robin Riley said 23.4 miles of cable strand is in the air" another three miles underground. Mr. Schuttloffel HE OUTLINED a large vari- ety of programming offered through Star West, ranging from Warner Brother's defendant of t I . VlJ |