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Show Page 4A North Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, February 15, 1984 ; KvC' JV' 'ff T "Editorial Phone Firms Should Cooperate Many will agree the dives-Jitur- e of AT&T, breaking up Jhe Bell System into a confus-3n- g number of small local Companies and dividing and equipment systems, was not a smart move. Those who predicted that Jhe government action forcing the system breakup would create some problems for customers actually may have 'been optimistic, considering jthe headaches that have re- ; ser-Vi- ce sulted. According to information released by Mountain Bell, JTIn the Jworld, youll likely be dealing with at least two, and perhaps Uhree, suppliers - including Mountain Bell. This service can be fruspost-divestitu- re -- multi-Jcompa- ny trating, if not downright irritating, for customers. 2 Problems in the Davis Xounty area alone indicate a Ineed for some type of coordi 1 those facing emergency situations, most disconnected calls were routine business calls. situaNo tions were made more critical by the lack of efficient telephone service. But that fact is only a fortunate coincidence. It seems inexcusable that repairs were not made more quickly, eliminating even the chance for a life to be lost because of poor communication service. A service representative from AT&T, Tom Tomshack, told the Lakeside Review that his office had been notified many times of the calls being disconnected. Since AT&T services only phone equipment within the office and not switching, cable or trunk lines, he said all he could do was send the complaint along to Mountain Bell. Layton City also, notified Mountain Bell about the disconnections numerous times. ' Repeatedly, according to Tomshack, the city was told to call AT&T to make sure the problem was not on the premises. When Mountain Bell was contacted about the problem by a Lakeside Review reporter, a representative of the company said she would check on it. Later she said the problem had just been located and had, hopefully, been corrected. Correction of the problem came after months of complaints from the police de- - partment in Layton and other businesses in the Layton area. The problem may have been a complicated one, but it seems repairs could have been made 'more rapidly, considering the significance of the possible consequences. Telephone service has become nearly as necessary as heat and light. Customers depend on the telephone as their primary means of communication. In some instances, the proper operation of the telephone can mean the difference between life and death. , and AT&T Feuding among deemed to be libelous or in bad taste. The Lakeside Review ediencourages letters to the tor as a way of allowing All citi- letters must be signed by the author and accompanied by an address and phone number. Address all letters to Review Editor, Lakeside Review, 2146 N. Main, Layton, Utah 84041, or 145 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010. zens to speak out on issues that involve the local community. However, ihe Review is responsible for what is printed in the newspaper and will not publish letters which are A ANNOUNCE YOUR WEDDING, MISSIONARY, ENGAGEMENT, EAGLE SCOUT, INFORMATION IN THE- - Lakeside Review Mountain Bell and other phone companies should not be allowed. Efficient telephone service is possible and must be maintained. It seems cooperation between the companies, not would be in the best interest of all concerned. SUBMIT BY THURSDAY AT 3:30 P.M. N. MAIN, BOUNTIFUL 145 N. MAIN, LAYTON 2146 PLEASE fault-findin- g, Letters to Editor 1 f nation and better cooperation among those companies serving business and individual customers. For months, according to Layton City Police, calls coming' to the police department dispatcher were often cut off in midconversation. Fortunately for Layton residents, especially Letter Policy I have no use for that particular IMan Wants service. A recent proposed charge of 45 cents for inside wiring insurance and 65 cents for business phones seems to be another rip-o- ff emanating from divesti- IPSC Board Election K instructed the, newly installed council members that there would be no communication with the press or anybody, concerning city business, without first being reviewed (censored) by him. ture. He further instructed the Natural gas and phone service Review Editor, seems to gradually be priced be- members of the press that were Mountain Fuel (monopoly) yond the financial means of present that there would be no j continues news items concerning Centerthe rate game with the many customers. ville City appearing in the newsPublic Service Commission. A recent newspaper cartoon papers, for which they were They ask for an exorbitant rate shows Mountain Bell and Mounpraise. reporting, without his prior aptain Fuel taking turns robbing proval. He did not clarify if J The PSC allows a smaller (interim?). The interim the public customer. The car- members of the city council toon also makes the point that could communicate with resiincrease becomes a solid rate-gNow another increase is ap- the PSC is going to arrest the dents of Centerville without his , plied for. When sales tax and customer for indecent exposure approval. tcity franchise tax is added, the because all he has left is his is the mayor attempting Why 2 heating bill becomes unbearable. Shorts. I now begin to be leaning to to throttle the city council mem1 Mountain Bell is getting her bers and gag the press? 2 hands deeper into the cookie jar. an elected commission more anRobert J. McClain electorate. swerable the to was During 1983 the customer Centerville ghit with three raises: March 2.7 Thomas Halley percent, July 4.6 percent, and Bountiful December 1.7 percent. On 14, 1984, another raise has been allowed. The access chaise Jhas been stopped for two years j by a bill passed in Congress. The extended area service charge, which allows Bountiful to rail AMERICAN vnorth of Farmington, begarijas CANCER $1.89 but is now $3.06. Review Editor: 2 This charge is paid by all cuAt a City Council meeting on SOCIETY stomers although the majority Jan. 3, 1984, Mayor Blackburn , Our fondest academic wish tor every ! adult in the area? Blossom! And you can do it in your own sweet time 5, through the DavisUniversity of Utah Program for Higher Education in Bountiful. Send out a few new shoots S ! 1 in areas as diverse as mathematics or beginning Spanish. Spring quarter begins March 26th with classes that can quench the hardiest thirst for knowledge. ..in an environment where late bloomers just naturally thrive. For a complete listing of spring quarter offerings, dial and ask for the Class Edition. 581-709- 4 ; - Feb-5;rua- ry City Trying To Censor? f . SHOWCASE INTERNATIONALE SATURDAY, MARCH 3 IRRESISTIBLE PLAYING... THEY WON OUR HEARTS COMPLETELY! 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