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Show t i l I i UTAH STATE PH2S3 467 EAST SALT LAKE ASSN. : '.: 200 SO. CUT, UTAH 84UCI 24 Pages THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1979 VOLUME - FARMINGTON ing space and The Davis County Library Board has yet to receive a reply from Kaysville officials to its December letter outlining a possible county takeover of library service. COUNTY The Kaysville Library is located in the municipal LIBRARY Direc- - tor Jeanne Layton told the county library board in its I undermonthly meeting, stand they are preparing a letter and that their (Kays-villes- ) library board met and came to some resolution about weeks ago. I think their feelings are quite negative (to joining the utilities to house the library "until such time as it is feasible for the county to assume this reThe county sponsibility. would provide other services. NUMBER FORTY-NIN- E building. FORTY-FOU- R tablishing bookmobile service and providing lending privileges and full reference service to all Kaysville residents. At present, they must pay $10 a family for a county library card, tb Other proposals included increasing hours from 28 to 452 weekly, increasing the book budget from $5,500 to a year, increasing $9,000 special programs from once a month to once weekly, es . - county). think they probably interest is their own library, she said. From hearsay Ive heard they have great fear if the county would continue their library if it took over. With funds available that is always a problem. I WONDER if weve had proper consultation with the (city) council members who actually appropriate the money and make decisions? Board Member Lynette WilI would hate to son asked. see the matter dropped just from a problem in communications.. The county board met with Kaysville Mayor Gar Elison and library board members but not with the complete' .. 4V ouncil about a year ago. .TO HELP clear those comI believe their best in maintaining ' " - c munication channels, the board passed a motion authorizing Chairman Evan Whitesides to contact Kaysville board members and determine their feelings. To that, Mr. Whitesides said he would pursue the matter in a week if nothing definite had been received from Kaysville officials. THE COUNTYS letter was handcarried to Mayor Elison with copies to board members Dec. 19, 1978. Among points in that letter, the county asked Kaysville to continue provid- - gray winter. But once more mother nature shows the way. VT.VVVV Paramedics Program May Go On DalloMn Fall By GARY jrR. BLODGETT DURING FEBRUARY, - FARMINGTON Theres no official decision yet, but it appears quite certain that the issue regarding Davis Countys paramedic program may go on the ballot for public vote this fall. - THIS WAS the opinion of the Davis County Commission as commissioners informally discussed the pros and cons of continuing a countywide paramedic unit. - The of the pros paramedic program are, of course, the number of lives saved by such a unit-a- nd the rovthere are many--an-d ing law enforcement the paramedics carry out each day. THE BIG disadvantage to the program is cost. : There are 12 Davis County sheriff deputies assigned to the paramedics unit. Four more are due to complete training in May, and still another four are needed to bring the unit up to 20 men as required by the State. ALSO, THE state requires that the units be on patrol-- or in a position to render immediate medical assistance whenever needed. "We dont have housing facilities for the paramedics, as such, a spokesman for the paramedics told the commission. Leisure time spent by the men when not on patrol is usually spent in the hospitals, at the county fire station or at the Sheriffs Office." percent of the paramedics patrol time in: ABOUT 70 volves police work. " But it has proved costly to keep the paramedics on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week as required by state law. one unit traveled paramedic about 5,800 miles while the other unit traveled about 6,400 miles, it was explained. But supporters of the paramedic unit are quick to point out that this travel and time is spent not only on rescue work, but in law enforcement as well. PARAMEDICS DO just about everything that any other sheriff deputy, or law enforcement officer does," said Chief Sheriff Deputy He will do Floyd Dansie. traffic control, assist other law enforcement agencies, or is needed. whatever Paramedics are very often the closest emergency unit available when needed. Will Layton Get A Library? No Decision, Yet - To get a library LAYTON or not, and if so, when, is still the question for Layton and as yet unanswered by county officials. IN ITS regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, the Davis County Library Board asked Commissioner Morris Swapp to get definite feelings from the entire commission on library prospects for Lay-to- n by its next meeting. In a letter from Layton officials dated Jan. 22, it asks the county to indicate some form of firm commitment within 90 days. The board has scheduled its next meeting for April 19. MEANWHILE, funding continues to be the major question mark. To that, Commissioner Swapp said, "I have talked to each commissioner concerning it (Layton Library) and 1 believe the feeling is that they would certainly like to see the mill levy dropped. With the present jail and courthouse addition I think were in agreement that in two to three years we could put on a mill levy for the Layton Library." Some 3.5 mills, or just over $1 million, has been levied for the jail and courthouse construction. I THINK agreement, he were in continued, "that Layton can get a library going within three years." By that time, the present 3.5 mills could be dropped and Mr. Swapp indicated Commissioner Glen Flint felt an obligation to lower the levy after courthouse and jail construction is completed. But Mr. Swapp added, Commissioner Flint said he has told people when the population is adequate they will get a library and he feels that is fair." EVEN IF only one mill were continued, that would generate more than $300,000 yearly towards a library. The cost of a facility comparable to the Bountiful and Clearfield branches would be in excess of $1 million dollars, however, Board Member - FARMINGTON A proposal to establish a task force to crack down on drug users and pushers in Davis County is being prepared by Sheriff Brant Johnson and is expected to go before the countys Council on Government (COG) next month. CHIEF DEPUTY Floyd Dansie told the Davis County Commission that the county is becoming a favorite spot for drug traffic but that steps are being taken to remedy the situation. He explained that a new task force designed and trained to combat drug abuse is being developed. WE HOPE to be able to penetrate the drug distribution organization, not just the little users and pushers, Chief Dansie told the comBut its going to mission. take a lot of work and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies. He said that cooperation between some agencies in the past has been a little petty, but that may be attributed somewhat to the previous sheriffs department WE HOPE to . ad- THAT PROGRAM was geared to picking up drug users but did little to stop the sale of drugs, he said. We need to get to the core of the drug distribution and that means the big pushers and distributors. He told the commissioners that already there is some, headway being made into the drug traffic problem in the county. AN INTELLIGENCE group has uncovered quite a bit of information concerning drug transactions during the past three weeks," he said. "We know the problem exists and with this new task force we intend to do something about it." Chief Dansie said it would be ideal, but probably not realistic for the commission to approve four officers for the task force. eliminate any petty differences that might exist between local THIS WOULD ministration. police departments, he said. Lynette Wilson said. They (Layton) deserve an answer, Mr. Swapp said. We cant afford to lose (from the system) and I think the commission might consider one mill. Chief Dansie said the sheriff is working closely with other law enforcement agencies throughout the county try to spead (payment) over as long as possible rather than do it over a couple of years. That was the problem with the courthouse, it was just too HE NOTED that whereas the Sheriffs Department once provided all crime laboratory support for the county, there are now four crime labs in the county-Clearfi- eld, Layton and Bountiful in addition to Davis Countys unit. Lay-to- I SUGGEST much, n you Library Director Jeanne Layton said, tb and monthly correlation meetings are held with all police chiefs. A book Davis County Library Board has decided. COUNTY Commissioner Morris Swapp, who brought the matter before the board during its March meeting, at which time he strongly, expressed reservations about the book Americana by Don Delillo, sang a modified I 'will tune Tuesday. 'withdraw my complaint that I brought before the boards , He brought the book to the boards attention after reportedly receiving a complaint from a Bountiful resident and the book, about AS AMERICANS we have to bring out anything we want on a book, Board Member O. Wayne Thornock said. In addition, the board opted to reaffirm its present book selection policy where six professional staff members review book selections under the direction of Library Director Jeanne Layton. After a book is placed on the shelves, if a patron has a complaint, he can fill out a form for review by the professional staff. If their the right Rep. Gunn announced this week that a full scale investigation will be made soon into the alleged reports of toxic chemical exposure problems at Hill Air Force HILL AFB Base. HE SAID the congressional investigation is being called as a result of a meeting with members of the investigations committee of the House Post Office and Civil Service Rep. McKay American board. IN THAT case, three library board members are asked to review the book in question a two-on- e majority . HE NOTED that various cleaning chemicals used on airplanes and other equip- ment "may have been responsible for a high incidence of cancer, respiratory and nervous (D-Ne- York) has been appointed to conduct the congressional investigation, grb OlAFU On 0-- 80 The undivided section of 15 miles east of Echo Junction has been the sight of considerable damage according to Utah Department of Transportation officials. According to an article in Salt Lake Tribune teenagers in Boise, Ida., who commit crimes will have to get jobs and work to pay for the damage they do. Parents are not allowed to make the payments. Thursdays THE RECENT heavy moisture in the area has caused asphalt breakup along 700 feet of the roadway. The UDOT crews are working to correct the situation, but motorists should be aware that there will be a reduced speed zone and the possibility of traffic tie ups while it is being repaired. 1979 the four county Fourth Judicial District will launch a new program to make young offenders make restitution for the damage they do. Emphasis is being given to installing in young offenders a sense ol responsibility for crimes they have committed. All teenage violators will come under the restitution program according to Carl Miller who will be program coordinator. This program gives judges an alternative to jailing young offenders: THE VALLEY Counties has a $265,000 federal grant for most of the cost. This grant will pay for materials and six employees. This will cover a two-yeperiod, blm dangerous. REP. JAMES Hanley Teenagers Not Parents To Pay For Damages 1, exposure to various chemicals classified as McKay. Government Employees, an organization representing the civilian workers at Hill AFB, has disclosed that scores of workers at the large northern Utah air base have either died or been incapacitated because STARTING APRIL of disorders among workers exposed to the chemicals. Congress will take a long, hard look at these reports and determine if the government has a liability to workers exposed to these toxic chemicals at Hill AFB, said Rep. said the Federation WHILE sustaining the Board policy, present Member Lynette Wilson . diseases Commission. . urged periodic review of the book selection policy. "I think those who select the books should be cognizant of what is needed," Commis- response doesnt meet the patrons approval, an appeal, can be. made. to the library ,. , sioner Swapp said; adding " 'that it is far easier to decide' and McKay erase that ago. - decides the issue. Board Chairman Evan Whitesides said communication should be open between the professional review staff and the board. I think we ought to tell the professionals what we want them to do. I think the professionals are very competent and I think theyve said they would be receptive if we changed any of the policy. con- taining crude language. Investigation Will Be Made Of Toxic Chemical Exposure jealousy, or whatever it has been, and get to the business at hand. Chief Dansie explained that the proposed task force differs from a similar program used a few years FARMINGTON that has generated controversy throughout Davis County and the state after the appropriateness of its being on the library shelves was questioned will remain, the specifically cited the last County To Crack Down On Drug Users And Pushers By GARY R. BLODGETT three or four pages as By TOM BUSSELBERG As soon as weather permits this section will be repaved. against choosing a book and placing it than to try removing it. IN OTHER business, the board opted for review of the term policy for board members. Regulations stipulate board members r may serve two terms and longer if necessary, until someone else is four-yea- appointed. The board could find itself with mass exodus if all board members terminated at eight years, however. Chairman Whitesides is in his eighth year and Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Thornocks terms are due to expire later this year. In addition, Davis School District Supt. Bernell Wrigley has served for about 13 years. HE REPORTEDLY was asked to join the board because the district and county library previously shared processing facilities and ownership of the central library in Farmington. That was changed nearly two years ago, however, with the district changing its processing to the State Library Commission and no longer utilizing the building. The county agreed to purchase the school districts half of the central facility for $120,000, having supplied the first payment of $30,000, to be followed by two $45,000 payments over the next two years. COMMISSIONER Swapp agreed to explore term policy with the county attorney and report his findings to the board. THE WEEKLY REFLEX 197 B: North Main SL Layton . Phone 376-91- 33 Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. 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