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Show 4 WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. OCTOBER 4. 1979 East Layton Are We Becoming A Little Russia With The System? have been sufficient, rather than three deputies, twopolice cars to come from Farming-to- n to Bountiful, the cost of booking him into jail? Well," the arresting officer said when asked," We couldnt afford to pay someone to call over 300 traffic violators, and besides, we had nothing better to do today. 4. Isnt there a memo on the bulletin board at the sheriffs To the Editor; I am writing this letter to tell of an incident that occured in Davis County. I am still outraged by it On Friday, Sept. 28, my husband, who is a Coalition Group Submits Proposals reaffirm its commitment to the principles of intellectual freedom encompassed in the Library Bill of Rights and the Leaders of a number of influential groups interested in the integrity of the library system of Davis County met recently to form a coalition. Freedom Read to Statements of the American Library Association. These principles affirm the right of the individual to choose his own reading matter without harassment from The group decided on the following proposals: To reinstate Jeanne Layton as Davis County librarian; fo secure the public endorsement of the Davis County Commissioners and Library Board of the Intellectual Freedom Resolution of the Utah Library Association. A copy of this resolution others, even when those materials reflect values not approved by a majority of their community. Although many pretexts exist for censoring materials, those pretexts are less important than the loss of freedom inherent follows: in censorship. TOE Intellectual Freedom Committee proposes that the THE OBJECT of this resolution is not to condemn Utah Library Association Library Pipeline Feeds Our Minds be justly proud of our culinary water supply. We have.no fear of using and drinking this water. If an individual who desires to drink We can of polluted water, demands in the name of freedom that it be placed in the culinary system, would we allow this freedom to him? WE HAVE a like condition in he pipe line that feeds the mm-a- l fiber of this nation. Thiapipe line is our libraries, schools and news media. Most of oswant to keep this pollution-out but have been silenced by a very vocal few thqjl demand this pollution in the name of freedom. They cite the first amendment as their basis. This amendment is not a grant of license to pollute the minds of our ci- Davis County Library situation has been unfortunate to say the least. The news media and other media have succeeded in reporting and blowing out of proportion the whole situation without ever really being able to examine in depth what has brought it all about. rr IS unfortunate that it all had to come about in this manner but a change in philosophy in the Davis County Libraries is most welcome. It is now important that we residents of Davis County get ' behind the new Director, Mrs. Galloway and support her to defending those principles, and all Utah librarians are urged to commit to practice those principles. This resolution was passed by the membership of the Utah Library Association in convention on April 8, 1977. that a personal meeting be quickly arranged between the three commissioners and this committee to discuss these WE REQUEST proposals. We request negotiations and action that will speak favorably to our community. You have demonstrated interest in serving the public and we think these are questions that urgently need to be pursued at this time. Coalition Ad Hoc Comm. 9 Don Proctor, Karen Edson, Jim Kirkham, 8254)139 tizens. We, the silent majority, need to be heard. We are very thankful for courageous in- stood up for decency. Let ud1 all let them know we are grateful to them for standing up for decency and above all let us be heard in this effort to clean up moral pollution. Earl j. Stephens contractor, was working at our home. A knock came on the door, and he opened it to find two Davis County deputy sheriffs. back-u- p Another unit arrived a few minutes later. He was taken to two police cars, and handcuffed. (I am sure the neighbors must have he was me, they as Davis County neighbors and citizens, are quite able to make decisions and are quite capable of discerning between right and wrong, and for the benefit of this community have the intestinal fortitude to take legal action which pleases most of us in this area. tally for the much needed improvement of our libraries. 1 BELIEVE that libraries, should serve all the people, the majority ' and the " I HAVE done some private ' 'minority, but the directorship investigating into this library for the past three or four issue because one canlt aldecades has served only the ways go by the news media. If it is not true that Miss Layton minority ignoring almost considered the Hardy Boys totally the majority of people. I support the change series trash, then let her be Invited to respond through this wholeheartedly. If Ms. Layton takes it to court at this time, paper and deny such allegait is her personal battle, not tion. These books were clasthe libraries. I support the sics, teaching and free enterprise Library, and the County capitalism if you choose. Library Board is now moving ahead in a positive way. It has not been my lot to see the book Americana," but if Morris Swapp would call it J. Nielsen Bountiful filth and rot, then he has -- saved my eyes from being we need more men like him: Intellectual contaminated; freedom? What is intellectual about filth? What proponents really mean probably is license for deterioration of language, thought, and civility; and what a better place to begin than the library system, if the mores and tastes of the people will allow . it. , . . . i" WHAT IS so sacro-san- about a library association and a bunch of societies with Greek letter names? Nice to be social, but there are many Greek Letter Societies philosophies whose standards do not necessarily coincide with those of this community. feel good about what Comm. Swapp has done and applaud him for it, in behalf I of his action Tuesday morning at the South Davis Branch Library. W.G. I Emmett cant change what hap- am not upset about the $65 fine. I am sure this was all worth it for the taxpayers to get their moneys worth. But I wonder how the Davis Cbunty citizens feel when this extreme case takes priority. Maybe we are becoming a Little Russia at the hands of the system. pened, I IS THE REVISED ordinance, presented by City Attorney Steve Bailey, would assess a $3 fee for any business that fits within the home occupation definition and earn up to $2500 yearly. The occupation would need to be of such a nature that the average neighbor would not be aware of the business. The business could not change the residen- Mrs. Jess (Deborah) Duffin Bountiful, Utah tial nature of the neigh- ' I am just a little curious about the level of animosity raised in the hearts and thoughts of residents of Davis County over the Swapp debauch. ble to oneself, is to articulate the Swapp methods to resolve their feelings, and gain ego, pleasure and fulfillment. This letter is not written for people to communicate Mr. information and Swapps WHAT WE must realize is earning less than $2500 is required to secure both a home occupation license and use permit. a A PUBLIC hearing, held in connection with the city council meeting, resulted in foe passage of an ordinance regulating the parking of large vehicles on the streets of East Layton. Violation of the new ordinance is a Class C misdemeanor. A large vehicle is defined as having a length of 45 feet or a width exceeding 6 feet or weight exceeding 24,000 pounds. can then transmit these feelings into a statement of j. appreciation. I FOR one owe Mr. Swapp a vote of thanks for bringing to light his true character. When given the next opportunity to vote in an election involving Mr. Swapp, I will be sure that I sertive method that gives place and X pleasure to one of this special intellect. in the sure that in the past there were those who gained pleasure from bode burning. Perhaps if Mr. Swapp can get the needed peer group, we will be able to view such an m occurrence in the future. Our children must have in- -. formation on how one can remove books from a library to fulfill poltroon ideals they ' must be shown how a person in an area of social cultural Climate of the Swapp Perhaps the political climate in Bountiful and Davis County would improve if some of the city fathers would take off their cloaks of CHILDREN MUST be imbued with the knowledge that actions of this nature involving a library can be transposed to other areas of society. All an individual has to do to demonstrate anything that they feel is not accepta Layton AND IF its not a act, its an emergency procedure that often reduces the extent of injury or illness. Theres no way of measuring these types of experiences. life-savi- SO ID like to offer my appreciation, and hopefully that of scores of other Davis County residents, for the jobs well-don- e. Lets start with the police departments of "Davis County, including the paramedics, who put their lives on the line every hour erf every day. I kNOW that sounds trite, but its true. And if you ever rode with a police officer I mean. just on6 day, you would know what They risk their lives every time they and its all receive an emergency call done for the sake of the injured or those whose lives medically ill person - hang in the balance. Some persons have criticized the paramedics program, even to the point of saying that they are not sufficiently trained in medical emergency. THEN WHAT about the paramedics who were on the scene at the shooting of a burglary suspect in Layton just a couple of weeks ago? Without the paramedics, that burglary suspect would have died on the scene. DAVIS County paramedics pinched a severed artery in the neck to reduce the loss of blood while he was being treated at Retiring Superintendent Bernell Wrigley is another who deserves accolades for his dedication to the Davis School District. Superintendent Wrigley, who completes nearly two decades as a school administrator in Davis County, has directed the second largest business (next to Hill AFB) in the county with a minimum number of serious problems or conflicts. POLITICAL leaders also deserve a pat on the back for their contributions. Bountiful City Councilmen Warde who will resign and Don Perkins their seats at the end of the year have a total of 28 years of dedicated service to the city. Tol-m- COUNCILMAN Tolman has served longer than any other councilman, four terms for a total of 16 years, while Mr. Perkins has been city councilman 12 years. County Commissioner Morris F. Swapp and former Sunset Mayor John L. Nicholas are the only two (known to this reporter) to have served longer terms in city and county government. Turtle Creek Development Corporation came to the agency several months ago with a preliminary, but detailed plan, for a shopping mall proposal across the street from old City Hall. It was enticing to the agency as the plans revealed a large clothing store (Castletons), a sporting goods store, bank, restaurant, and even plans for landscaping which included a mini-par- k along Mill Creek. BUT AFTER giving preliminary approval to the plan, the agency backed off for a second look and a chance for downtown merchants and others to come up with a suitable proposal for expansion of the downtown shopping area. It would have been easy and certainly must have been tempting for the agency to approve the Turtle Creek project and told downtown merchants thats the way its going to be. - - irfii dn parking boats, campers and motor homes on the street for a period ex- ceeding 24 hours. Another concern of the council is leaving building materials, concrete and piles of dirt on the surface of city streets. The city attorney will begin forming an ordinance dealing Layton Cleanup Slated , The , Layton City Improvement Association and the Layton Beautification residents are bigotry and smug and bare their backs to the sun. The moss therein is getting too thick! A minority taxpayer Joyce S. Wilson side-swipe- parked tractor-truc- k with drive, dmg a housetrailer attached. Location of the accident was Lakeview Drive. Damage to Grant Received both vehicles amounted to There were no serious injuries. $600. A THREE-ca- r rear-en- d collision occurred on Sept. 25 at the intersection of State Road 126 and State Road 232. Brock E. Hunt of Roy was ' waiting for the traffic signal for the turn lane to change so he could enter State Road 232. Stuart A. Smith erf Layton was also in the turn lane waiting No BOUNTIFULS Redevelopment Agency (city council) also deserve praise for its efforts to coerce the city over a veiy controversial problem of where to allow commercial expansion. BUD BEESON was given a rezone on 99100 acre of land he owns. He will divide this property into two Rl-1- 0 building lots. The council also discussed developing an ordinance to LAYTON The Goff car crashed into the Smith car which caused the Smith car to hit into the Hunt car.Damages to the three cars was major. There were no serious injuries. Mr. Goff was cited for failure to conform to existing conditions. - and contractors involved with Cheriy Lane have signed the Road Lane Cherry Improvement Agreement and have deposited their share of the road improvement costs with East Layton City. - ob W In these days of controversy and strife, not enough attention and praise is given to those individuals and groups who dedicate their lives to their community and fellow citizens. before the developers can begin actual construction. Construction will not be allowed until all developers Accident Report Political calumny resolve issues. FORMER MAYOR Nicholas was the king of them all having served 16 years as a councilman and then added 12 years as mayor a grand total of 28 years. Commissioner Swapp was Bountiful councilman four years and city mayor 12 years, a total of 16 years in city government before being elected Davis County commissioner for a two-yeterm last January. sub-surfa- asked to have their debris Ken L Strong placed in a easily accessible Utah Layton, spot. If possible, all debris should be placed in plastic garbage bags. Pieces of furniture and large tree parts should not be placed out for i ll(, i 1. pickup. fiA i iMf.or j.ifiii'u'iii ''HP All Layton churches and On Sept. 24 at 9:10 p.m., civic organizations are urged Kevin W. Hungerford, Layton, d a to help with this cleanup accidently I AM Project TURN, a Salt Lake d social service agency serving the mentally retarded citizens of the state has recently received a $70,000 grant from the State of Utah to develop a group home City-base- facility in Ogden. for the signal when a car the scene and while en route to the hospital. Hardly a week goes by that we dont g perform some act, one way or another, said Lieutenant Bob Peters, commander of the paramedics. Ri-1- a.m. driven by Gary H. Goff, Salt .Lake City, failed to observe the signal or the two stopped cars. By GARY R. BLODGETT parking. Approval of a rezone to was given to the owners 0 of property being developed into Ridgecrest Subdivision. Questions about water will need to be solved Committee will have its fall cleanup campaign on Oct. 13. Volunteers from church and civic groups will meet at the city hall Saturday morning at 8 a.m. They will canvass the city starting shortly after 8 UNDER THE ordinance, large vehicles can only be parked on Fairfield Road or such other places where there appropriate space thanks Jo Mr. Swapps opportunism showing me the way. off-stre- et with these problems, dmg . felt by his constituents. We must discuss what has occurred with one another. We Khomeini in the ego of Mr. Swapp. There are lew ot these people of this caliber present in the world. When my future children or the children of my associates need information on how to deal with social events or institutions, I will inform them that the dementia shown by Mr. Swapp in his removal of library books, (librarians), that offend him, is a self as- leadership The purpose of this ordinance is to eliminate the expense and duplication that now exists when a person methodology to children alone. It can and should be held up to the level of esteem is room. Parking in the city is restricted to unloading time only and only at such loca1 tions where there is no control borhood. Curious About Animosity Raised that we are not unfortunate. We have in our presence another Ayatollah Ruhollah 1 WOULDNT a phone call To serve and to pro- tect legal in the wav it was Isnt it court procedure to contact traffic violations by mail requesting payment by mail if the plea is guilty? Yes, they say it is procedure, but in this case it wasnt received. dinance could really take place at the Oct. 9 meeting. The council has been considering a Home Occupation Ordinance since June. ll because he had received a ticket for an expired inspection sticker. The ticket was supposed to have been paid before Aug. 3, 1979. He was guilty of forgetting to pay the ticket 2. words on tle example of Over-kithe part of the System? My attorney says they were totally L WHAT WAS the charge? The warrant was served Swapp Capable Of Discerning Between Right And Wrong I happen to know Morris Swapp and Bob Arbuckle and feel that without input from . ordinance was taken home by the council members to study until the next meeting on Oct. 9. This time most of the problems have been worked out and adoption of the or- I feel a little better now, but I am sure I will wonder the next time I see a police car with the normal THE procedure for not paying a ticket? Yes, the sheriff said, It happens every day." So, it may weTl be case of a hysterical wife pleading innocence on the part of her husband. Or, could it be a lit5. City Council considered adopting a Home Occupation Ordinance at the Sept. 25 meeting and once again the tor and have blown my horn. fin- gerprinted, and searched. He was detained in jail for over two hours. When he went before the judge, he was given a sentence of 20 days in jail for which the sentence was sus- pended for the payment of a $65.00 fine. After his release, he went back to work. Many questions arise after hearing of the arrest. Once again, the East Layton SO, I HAVE taken advantage of the Letter to the Edi- office stating that traffic HE WAS then taken to the jail and booked, mug shots were taken, handled. Do the deputies have any priorities on the warrants they serve? I wonder. I think if they had nothing better to do today, they should cut down the force. I also think my husband was a victim of being n in the community, and they knew where to come. violators can come in and just pay the fine, rather than be served and booked into jail? Yes, the chief said, but he couldnt say why this didnt apply. wondered!) 292-71- dividuals such as Morris Swapp, Bob Arbuckle and Sharon Shumway, who have Get Behind New Library Director jhe any values held strongly by groups within our communities, but rather to protect the important value of each individuals right to freedom of choice. The librarians affirmation of the principles of intellectual freedom must extend beyond mere lip service to the actual practice of general Considers Ordinances AFTER ALL, downtown merchants have been kicking around proposals and plans for downtown improvement and expansion for several years with no definite plan in sight. Theres never muph praise given to individuals or governmental agencies involved in controversial issues, but Id like to offer my praise to two such groups Centerville City Council for its stand on the Special Improvement District and to the Davis County Library Board for upholding its position in the recent firing of Ms. Jeanne Layton as county librarian. NOW BEFORE you start writing letters or making phone calls, let me explain my position. I have a lot of respect for persons and groups who take a stand on an issue and stick by that position if they honestly feel the decision was right OBVIOUSLY, Commissioner Swapp and members of the library board felt their decision was a proper one. Thus, I respect them for their feelings whether the action taken was right, wrong or whatever. The same holds true for the Centerville City Council who have been under constant pressure because of the decision they took to go ahead with a new special improvement district. BUT MORE important, I respect the council for working with the residents in an attempt to relieve as many problems as possible which were created by the An . PROGRAM Director Dr. Alex Mazurkewycz, says that the facility for eight men and women will be the only group home for the mentally retarded in Ogden and will provide a badly needed ser- vice. Dr. Mazurkewycz anticipates that the home will open in November. Persons interested in the program are urged to call Project TURN in Salt Lake City. at 486-38- Clearcut Answer T o Safety Hazard CONTINUED FROM FRONT lights are installed by the state highway department. Those lights will be at 700 South 1000 East. Lights are already located at 700 South and Highway 126. cons-troct- THAT possibility was also raised before the school board by county PTA president Toos Pluim of South Weber. I talked to Dyke LeFevere of the State Department of Transportation (UDOT) and they are going to place a semaphore there. Its number seven on the list so I dont think it will be that long. We may have to wait a year on this." But one parent said the lights had been promised for three years with no results. BUT TOE school board said that while it recognized the problem it could not take on the problem because other agencies are responsible. The administration was instructed to write a letter to Clearfield city and other agencies reaffirming the hazards and asking for relief. In earlier related action by the Clearfield City Council, Mr. Starks said, the council supported a request that the DOT install guard rails along the inside of curbs to serve as a traffic buffer and provide an inside space for the children to walk. AND IN their letter to the school board, dated Sept. 26, the council voiced support of parents plea for busing noting the basis for support was not distance but because of the extreme hazardous conditions and noted that busing would be one solution. As city officials we support this wholeheartedly on the basis of safety. It is our understanding that when safety problems exist, the district can and should consider busing of students, the letter said. Mr. Starks added the city is trying to locate adequate snow removal equipment of the area. aid in safety to |