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Show I WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 11, 1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, SEPTEMBER 11, 1980 Clearfield Council Asks For Changes At Bible Church-School (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) police about the group's noise. "You need a fence," he told them, "to protect my privacy and your children. The school is eight feet from his property line. One resident threatened to subdivide his property and sell out if the problem gets any worse. IN DEFENSE of the church, one man told the gathering that his Baptist group has been looking for a place to locate for two years. "I hope this gentleman, he said, referring to the noise complaint, "believes that someday we will be more than adequate neighbors." Councilman Neldon Hamblin, acting as mayor n in the absence of Mayor Donal pro-ter- Tan Leeway Against Townley, told the feuding groups that it would be up to officials to the church-schocorrect the problems and avoid being a nuisance to the surrounding neighbors. HE ADDED that the complaints, if more serious in nature, would have to be heard by a civil court and not the city council. We have to learn to live he said, with the situation, urging both parties to be responsible citizens and work Things out. attending members. PRES. IVERSON presented the outline of the activities for the 1980-8-1 year. Each com mittee gave a report on its plans for the year. This is Beta Sigma Phis 50th anniversary year and the theme for the international sorority is Share Golden Treasurers. Preceptor Iota members will follow this theme by sharing autobiographies presented by each member in meetings throughout the coming chapter year. In a strongly worded letter to the Utah Congressional det, legation, Alarik Myrin, Alta-mon- Ut., president of the Utah Cattlemens Association attacked the "Desertification in the U.S. Status and Issues draft as proposed by the Bureau of Land Management. The first draft was presented in a two day meeting called by the Bureau in Denver. THE STUDY involves the Great Plains states and the West, and includes private as well as public land. The danger involved with the inclusion of private land is an "obvious intrusion on private property rights, and something a small but volcal group of people have been trying to saddle landowners in the West with for a good number of years, Myrin stated. The study has been under taken at the direction of the United Nations and came to the BLM because of an agreement between the U.S. Department of State, the Department of Agriculture, and the Interior Department. The whole project should be handof the State Land Grant Colleges Extension Services, coordinated through the USDA, according to Myrin. led by the research staffs IN ASKING for congressional help in solving the apparent problems in the project he called attention to the great strides made in land management made through voluntary land management practices of the Soil Conservation Service. There is no need for an overlapping program from the Department of Interior for this project, he concluded. Of Canine Outbreak Parvovirus FARMINGTON An out- break of canine parvovirus which has hit much of the United States and Canada has innow spread into Utah cluding Davis County, according to local veterinarians. THEY TERM the disease very deadly, and has claimed several dogs in the county. One veterinarian said there has been a vaccine developed that can be used on most dogs, even those that are pregnant, with good results and very little side affect. He said the disease is closely related to the virus that causes cat distemper, but does not affect hu- mans. THE DISEASE in dogs is often fatal, said one Layton veterinarian. Of 15 dogs taken to his office, eight of them In County died. He noted that generally the dogs died within two or three days after becoming ill enough that the owner would bring them into the veterinarian hospital. Symptoms of the disease are vomiting and diarrhea. The dog usually loses his appetite and in the later stages develops a high fever. VETERINARIANS agreed that canines should be treated as quickly as possible, but even then some will die. They suggested that dogs be kept away from other animals for awhile and that owners take their animals to the vet upon the first signs of illness. Rabies clinics held in Davis County in September have been postponed because of the outbreak of the parvovirus dis- ease, explained one local veterinarian, grb taxpayers voted against more taxes by voting no on a prop11 Davis School Disosed trict leeway tax. The decision that we are taxed enough was correct and is just as correct today. THE DAVIS School Board I DONT believe it is our intent that elected officials solve means and resources can provide. problems by assessing more and more taxes. Taxes are forever and can most surely destroy us and our nation unless you and I take a stand against them. Each time we permit further taxation we relinquish a bit of our freedom and also the freedom of our children and the freedom of our childrens children and so on forever. ' and School Administration since that no vote has had their propaganda machinery in high gear trying toconvince us we voted incorrectly and that we are uninformed. Nonsense! They would have us feel guilty because they claim it is not possible to provide needed services and quality education WE SHOULD not and must not vote ourselves more taxes in order to maintain the status quo of an inept bureaucracy built up by previous admini- without additional taxation. Not necessarily true. You are for quality education and I am for quality education. FEELINGS By TOM BUSSELBERG At least BOUNTIFUL two of the candidates who tossed their hats into the school board ring are opposed to the Davis Districts voted leeway proposal. A PAIR of contenders from District 2, Bountiful, expressed strong feelings against the Oct. 2 proposal to add three mills to taxes in the county, equalling about $21 a year more on a $60,000 home. Vera B. Edwards and Willy Marshall both had a battery of reasons for speaking out against the proposal, including concern for those on fixed incomes. Mr. Marshall, who at 27 is probably the youngest candidate, said of that point, "For people on fixed income it ' is really tough. i ' INFLATION is substantial but it hasnt been 350 percent ' maybe 100 percent except in a few areas." Recalling previous employment in government Mr. Marshall said, "I worked in state government and with the Salt Lake City Police and especially when working for the state (I saw) an extreme amount of waste. I expect to see it on a smaller scale (in the school district). "What about the special costs connected with the election? NOTING THE district had published a brochure "at public expense outlining the voted leeway that indicated the district had seen federal impact air revenue drop from 10 percent to 2'h percent from about $2.8 million in 1974 Mr. Marto $2 million now shall said, "It means the operating budget has increased aS' awful lot. Its just about a doubling in the maintenance and operation budget (the budget that is hurting) since 1974, he said, not- theyre treating the symptom, not the illness. It shouldnt go to the state in the first place. Its like taking aspirin for A voter leeway will allow the district receipt of matching state funds for the first two mills but Mr. Marshall said of that, "Its not like its not our money. They feel like theyre getting it from out of the blue. Thats putting pressure on the state government. ITS TRUE Davis County isnt getting its share but appendicitis. Even though we wouldnt get the money from the state Id like to see the emergency levy (imposed), Mr. Marshall said. I also like fees for different programs. It can be hard but it comes from the people (who use the service) and it goes directly to that schools program. , TWENTY-ON- E dollars may not sound like much but you've heard about those older people who have to choose between eating or heating their house. And Mrs. Edwards, herself a former Farmington Elementary School teacher and possibly the oldest candidate, agreed adding, "I've been watching this taxation for some time. It keeps going up and up. W HEN A tax goes through it never goes back (is never rescinded). There has to be a stopping place. Whats to stop them from taking all of our money. Mr. Marshall pointed out that revenue increases as the number of new homes and businesses multiplies in the county and along with that the budget keeps going up. IN THE .last ten years the assessed valuation has gone from $100 million to $350 million and the student enrollment has increased from 33,000 to 38,500. Thats only about a 25 percent increase, he said. Comparing the $100 million valuation to the current $350 million estimate he asked, How many people would make 3': times as much salary (in ten years)? ing figures can be mis- leading. . OBJECTING to the special election date Mr. Marshall said further, I object to a separate election. dont see (the value). Last November they had a special election and a 14.000 voter turnout, 8,000 I (opposed) to 6,000. Three thousand work in the district and others are directly affected, such as contractors. I assume then they (district) know it wont have as he said. big a turnout, NOTING School Board Clerk Roger Glines told him people wouldn't know how to vote by the time they got down (on the ballot) to the propositions if it was part of the general November election Mr. Marshall countered, I know and in the 1976 election, over 40.000 voted on the propositions (in the county). I think they should put it with the other (general election), adding that district officials may say they dont want to mix schools with politics. They are connected. AND MRS. Edwards said, strations with easy federal WE ARE also in favor of reasonable and necessary services. You and I are in favor of fair and adequate renumeration to teachers because quality education depends on motivated and dedicated teachers. I feel the school board was elected by us to hire an administration which is willing to provide the best possible edu Feelings about the school districts voted leeway are divided, with School Board Members Sheryl Allen speaking for and Utah Taxpayers Association officer Howard Stephenson opposing in a recent meeting. Meanwhile, two school board candidates express their opposition in an article, below. An Intrusion On Private Property cation system which our 4-- Chapters Theme For Ensuing Year Share Golden Treasurers The Preceptor Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its beginning day meeting Thursday, Aug. 28. The event was held at the home of Chapter Pres. Barbara Iverson of West Kaysville. The evening began with a light supper for the Last spring, Davis County CALLING FOR more local control he said, "The more localized the better. Federal funds should never have been there in the first place. I would also like to see the state (support) dwindle. I know we can do better. money. One of the propaganda cries put out by our school officials was the claim that the district was short 1.6 million dollars because of a cut back in federal money and because we didnt vote ourselves additional taxes in the form of a leeway tax. percent of the city is ex- periencing less than appropri- ate water velocity in their mair By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON OUTLINING contents of the code Mr. Harvey said it was patterned after the state code and included working very closely with the State The Davis County Health Board has approved a revised food code covering everything from reheating food to dispensing of milk and cream. Restaurant Association. A new inspection form has been prepared, reducing the number of items checked from 1 18 to 44, he said. The county ts IN ADDITION, food will be set on a 100 point inspection system and receive deductions from that total for problem areas rather than receive negative points estab-lishnjen- will be tied into the state com- puter and notification will be provided as to when businesses should be inspected. below zero, explained Environmental Health Director Richard E. Harvey, who is THE COMPUTER will show what the infractions The 1980 primary elections are history. TO MANY apparently the majority of eligible voters in Davis County that statement might be received with a sort of response. Primaries, it seems, dont generate that much enthusiasm. Ill wait until the big one in November to castmy ballot, many seem to say. WELL, PERHAPS the biggest ballots were cast Tuesday, as the field was narrowed down to those who will be the final contenders for races ranging from two county commission seats (out of three) to four school board posts (out of five) ho-hu- and attorney general, state representative, lieutenant governor and U.S. Senator. There were some interesting turns in the primary, Tuesday night, in which a tad over 30 percent of the countys voters participated. Considering it was a primary and that it was a rainy day, the turnout could be termed good. In fact, there were many places in the state that probably didnt find more than 25 percent of the voters going to the polls. IT WILL be difficult without Glen Flint as a county commissioner. He has held a seat on that body for 18 years and was vieing for another two year stint to make it an even 20 years. He told this reporter it might have been nice if he couldve finished out another couple years up to his retirement. That it wouldve been, but 18 NOW, MR. Flint can turn his attention more to his farm and other business interests and to his family. Im sure he wont let this defeat change the man that is really inside. While I may not have agreed with everything Comm. Flint did, and I have nothing in particular in mind as I say that, he was always someone' I could turn to if I had a question about commission matters. FOR A TIME, in fact, he was the only commissioner of the current trio that would give me any more than the time of day, if that much. You see, I was at odds directly with one of them on affairs over at the county library... Thank heavens I can now talk to the other two, however. I wish him well in his future endeavors. AND ALTHOUGH Comm. Swapp and I were far from agreeing on the Jeanne Layton issue, and my feelings were strong against him on that point, I never lost respect as a man trying to do his job. for-hi- And now that weve been back on speaking terms and the waters have stilled a little on the library issue, I have grown to see another side of the commissioner one that shows a man with strong convictions and a sense of humor, among other things. NO, IM not saying Ive mellowed on the library point. All Im saying is that Ive realized more what he personally felt he had to do and respect him for that. To him, also I bid the best of wishes as he pursues other avenues after a long career in local and county government. And to all the candidates those who won and those who best of luck in the didnt future. And to the voters Please, if you didnt vote this time around, please study up and cast an intelligent ballot in November. AND, TO those who did brave the wind and rain and voted Tuesday, thanks muchly thats part of what makes the American system great the voice of the people. A SCRUTINY of this budget reveals how our school officials could easily save 2.5 million without reducing teacher salaries and without reducing services. In other words, they could maintain quality education and still be within our means. Be sure on Oct. 2 to vote against the leeway tax. DeMonte Washburn Educator since 1937 Mr. Harvey said. The health department will remain as the enforcing agency and can order a food business closed if he (health authority) proper circulation. You cant make an improper pool work right easily when it was don wrong (construction). PRIVATE POOLS arent board received proposed swimming pool regulations with board input and a public hearing to be set later. THERE HAVE been a lot in the techniques of pool operation (since 1964). Weve been innovative, a leader in the state but our old code of changes doesnt deal with the new ways. which according to the mayor stems from the sharing of a wa- ter reservoir. West Point, Syracuse, Sunset and Clinton are accommodated by the system at present, and Mayor Sant says the reservoir can no longer handle the increased demand of the communities. EXPLAINING that the problem has been studied by all four townships, the mayor said it is time for consulting engineers to tackle the annoyance and move ahead on normally checked by the The proposed code is recommended by the state health division and is an update on Davis Countys code enacted in 1964, Mr. Harvey said. enced the same problem, . ; The number of pools the health department must inspect has risen from 23 sixteen years ago to about 60 now and the number and types of pools keeps growing, he said. DESCRIBING the proposed revision as an update Delane health department bu assistance is provided when requested, Mr. Harvey said. In other business, the board heard a report on the countys vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program from Bryant Evenson, who said 3,300 vehicles have been checked in the last several months. SOME 40 percent have failed to meet test standards but he added if the program were made comulsary the standards would be lowered. Different standards are set according to age of the vehicle, he added. climb in the county although gas consumption has decreased, Mr. Evenson said with 15 ozone violations reported in the last few months. t Screens Made Screens Repaired New Old Specializing in: Windshields Broken Windows Storm Doors & Windows Awnings Mirrors Table Tops and allow sufficient water pressure during peak periods of the summer. AT PRESENT, several city officials in the area have asked the Weber Basin District to install larger valves and water lines to offset the demand. Mayor Sant said the water pressure problem is not a serious one and happens yearly and all over the county. H said it has also been proposed to the district that money be set aside to install another spur into the reservoir. THIS, IT is believed, will cut back on the decreasing supply of water pressure to the four cities. He said he is not aware how much a new reservoir will cost, but is certain that this would be the best way for the communities to go. mdm prob- lems. The most important thing in the pool is to get it designed right and to get the IN OTHER business, the water-oriente- . doesnt address some determines a serious health hazard exists, the code says. homes. The trend occurs each year in July and August, he said, and results from people d using too many devices all at once. This year, however, several northern cities have experi- McGarvey said it "addresses what is on the market. A public where pool is defined as one more than four families use it plus waterslides, wave pools (Lagoon is thinking about getnow ting one) and hot tubs are addressed (among others). The proposal also outlines protection to the public, design and construction, operation and maintenance. "The old code told how to construct tried pools and in this code we to include how to construct efficiently but how to keep it con- thats the major clear w. ' cem. , . HE SAID a yearly inspection fee is being considered, chiefly for water analysis and said the health board could set such a fee. This follows the guidelines of the national code, Mr. Harvey said, and was formulated together with contractors. The present state code . them (businesses) formal notice on problems and they are expected to comply at different times and establishments will also have a clearer idea of where theyre going, The board approved the revision in a unanimous vote Tuesday morning during their regular monthly meeting in Farmington. That came on the heels of a public hearing where Board Member Grant Steed was available to answer any questions from the public. No one else attended and no public comment was received. some sort of conclusion. Mayor Sants proposal, like many other ideas from similar governments, is that another years is a long time and a lot can be accomplished during such a span of years. year. . were the last time. We give also acting health director. reservoir be built. He said this would easily accommodate the four cities By TOM BUSSELBERG propaganda circular which contained among other things their budget for the coming Service Regulations Suffers Poor Water Pressure SUNSET MAYOR Norm Sant explained this week that between 5 and 7 p.m., about 20 In May you and I received from the school board their Board Okays Food Sunset City SUNSET A small portion of Sunset city is experiencing poor water pressure during the evenings, allegedly due to (he combined usage of a water reservoir by several north Davis County towns. AT THE time the leeway tax was defeated, in a letter to the editor, I recommended to our school officials how they could anticiget along within their and pated revenue projection also could maintain a high standard of quality education. bomThey choose rather to bard us with propaganda so we would feel guilty enough to vote ourselves a leeway tax at a future time. I.JL DAVIS COUNTY GLASS CO. "PHONE US YOUR CLASS TROUBLES |