OCR Text |
Show 0 ffirf fS 9 - r' , f ? t f , " t 1 f ) t r r 1, f feUL ct LfcDLli -- inoaD I'Etn TrcnuD so&ftxs) 9toxn& ossawniv idznur) 'Etjud Q?t GUttm Vol. 4 No. 26 Wednesday, July 4, 1984, License Campaign Starts County Studies Animal Shelter CHERYL ARCHIBALD Review Staff FARMINGTON In an effort to improve animal conditions in the community and at the Davis County Animal Control Shelter, county animal control officers will soon be going door to door asking Bountiful dog owners to license their pets or pay a $15 citation. To obtain licenses, pet owners must have their dogs vaccinated by a veterinarian and show a receipt either at the city or county offices or at the animal shelter. Licenses are $5. If a dog is not licensed the owner will have 72 hours to meet the requirements. County Commissioner Harold Tippetts said enforcement of the ordinance will provide more revenue for the Davis County Animal Control Shelter, possibly to build new, larger facilities. The shelter has come under strong criticism recently. A citizens committee which was established last November looked into animal shelter operations, established an ordinance and set animal control policy. Findings were reported to Tippetts two older cats no one wants are euthanized first. Some are kept to give away. Eight cages contain the cals. Dispatcher Debbie Nelson, said names are kept on a list of requests for specific' breeds of cats. When one of those comes in she calls to match the cat with an owner. Everett also accused Evans of starving a goat for 16 days by not supplying hay for the ani- weeks ago. Animal shelter employee, Mike Everett, a member of the committee who quit his job recently, accused management of abusing the animals. He charged that cats were being put to sleep without a chance for someone to adopt them. "People come in and ask for pets and they tell them thpyve all been given away, when theyve all been killed," he said. Shelter manager, Noal Evans, disagreed with Evans saying that an average of 30 cats a day arc brought to the shelter. He said mal. But Evans claimed he brought fresh hay from home. Ms. Nelson said the goat left hay on the ground untouched for three days because it preferred to nibble the grass along the fence. The goat will be sold at a Sheriffs sale along with other large animals that come to the shelter, Evans said. Dogs are kept under a county ordinance to give owners a chance to claim pets or to give people a chance to adopt them. Twenty pens keep the dogs, and Evans estimated 20 to 30 dogs are picked up by seven animal control officers every day. Everett claimed Evans worked only two hours a day and that dogs did not have dishes to eat from , point of agreement on both sides of the issue is that the shelter is not big enough to house the many animals picked up and brought to the shelter every day. A "Ive been begging them (the county) to get us a new facility, for five years, Evans said. Davis County Sheriffs Department is conducting an investigation into the allegations. Ted Ellison, investigating deputy will turn a report in to the county attorneys office in about two . ' - ' ( Photos for Illustration by Robert Regan, Rodney Wright COLORS and explosive sound mingle with pa- -' Slide duping was done by James Garbett of Borge An- triotic symbol to illustrate celebrations of July Fourth irvdersen and Associates. Cities in many areas of Davis the lakeside area. This photo illustration was created by County will celebrate Independence Day with $ variety' ' BRIGHT sandwiching two color slides to produce one slide. weeks. of activities today. - -- , , County Gets Tough on Drunk Drivers Charges DUI Plea Allow New Policy Wont Bargaining Filed in convey the message that CHERYL ARCHIBALD will Review Staff there is a certainty of penalty, and 'will tell drunk drivers, dont do it here," Martin said. A person charged with drunk driving will know that the deter- -' mination in the case will be based on the facts in the inci- , FARMINGTON To enforce the more strict drunk driving laws passed by the Utah State Legislature, Davis County Attorney Loren Martin announced last week that there will be no more plea bargaining on DUIs in Davis County. The decision, he said, was the first of its kind in the country. It to reckless driving charges. Weve had a good conviction rate, Martin said. Although the, county knows how many arrests are made, were not sure how many are convicted on the original charges. He challenged other law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to follow the challenge to if the system can produce, or find out why it cant. dent. He said many of the 30 to 40 not guilty cases a month heard in circuit court are still lowered Davis County Sheriff Brant Ll Johnson, a member of the governors council on drunk driving, explained that he has listened to public sentiment about drunk driving and expectations are high that the law should be enforced. But because of plea bargaining he said that is not always the case. The new law passed a year ago had an effect on drunk drivers while it was new and in the news. But since public awareness has died down, the figures have crept back up, Johnson ex- Drug Raid plained. Public awareness is more important than the number of arrests, he said, and compliance with the law is most important. The'new policy was announced to the media because, in Martins words, it "burns all bridges. We must go ahead." APRIL ADAMS Review Layton. Police- - Chard. Roy OKs Skating Rink Despite Objections Review Correspondent by the council who approved the the-perm- wont give a negative nal to future developers. er In explaining his vote to it pro-busine- ss , ap- -- r hfevifijj Stall BOUNTIFUL Second only 'to the rising of the Great Salt Lake, the. most pressing problem facing Davis County, according to County Commissioner Harold Tippetts, is'the problem of what to do with the countys garbage. At a Davis CountyXouncil of Governments meeting last week, the problem was discussed, but no definite solutions were offered. , The BARD (Bay Area Refuse District landfill), for all practical purposes, is an island, said North Salt Lake Mayor Robert Palmquist. The Great Salt Lake surrounds the landfill, and berms are holding back the As me lake uses, me water table rises," he said. He added that he has looked everywhere for another site in the county for a landfill or a burn plant, and there is not a site in south Davis for a landfill. wa-te- i. Salt Lake County has been contacted and it has 8 more years left before its landfill is at capac1 ity, , They are not looking for more Palmquist said. Salt garbage, Lake is considering building a complex served with steam geny erated front a type Of burn plant. If anyone has any ideas, said waste-to-energ- Wed be glad to Palmquist, hear them. As faras the fburn plant goes, its dead and in the hole, but it has not been covered reup yet. We may.be able to it. vive , . In answer to a letter to COG from Neldon Hamblin, Clear- field mayor, Tippetts said that ; the waste management board should stay together. The council agreed, but wfil probably find a new chairman, at Palmquists request. The letter, ha,d recommended disbanding the waste management board. In another action, members of 1 . letter will be sent to the leg- islature slating that the county feels it is an extreme emergen-pCopies of the letter will be sent to county legislators as well. A L Bridgett W.' Roy. -- V . pU0 a. ill . ; Dallas R: Hansen. t8, 692 W. S., .Woods Cross. - 1300 . t- Darrell Kidd, 22. 266 W, 2650, N., Layton. r? Vicki Lutz, 21, 738 Conrad - A. ' N200 'Timothy W, ' Patzer, 23, 1553.N 1000 W.. Clinton, i y. A S.V . Ford. 19, 2812 W Xlearfield. A AA Kevin Thell Day, 22 963 t). 1 ts The eight .adults arretect. Thursday were identified as; 2000 West, Syracuse. the council voted to go on re- -' cord as recommending that the Utaly Legislature and Gov, Scott Matheson implement a program1 to maintain a ,lake levqhthat damage sewers and wou(j gr structures in Davi&Coubi ' dr-res- th JT ' Level of Lake, Garbage Causing Problems CHERYL ARCHIBALD s' J , six-mon- sig- Contrary to previous reports, the rink is not associated with Classic Skating Center, ! , ti Chard said, who. is also director of the Da is .County ;Narcotids Task .Foree. Ten outstanding warrants .will be served in the' ' next few days, he said, Two juveniles picked up on drug charges have been turned over to juvenile authorities, he 't said bust ends a ,The drug undercover investigation-int- o illegal Davis County drug deals. There have been 47 or warrants issued for drug1, violations since December 1. the police' thief salj. . The drugs involved in the art;- rests and upcoming warrants are cocaine, LSD, hash, and marijua-- . na. prove the permit, Councilman Richard Ulibarri referred to Nuttalls comments as important statements about growth in Roy City. . Chief-LaMa- The warrants were. served Thursday on the eight adults. if a vote against the rink meant compliance with special interest groups to the citys overall detriment. The site is already zoned commercial. We want to develop our own comemrcial base. I hope this possible denial of completly united in opponng the the shopping centers owners,1 rink over objections of the Roy rink, said Harvey Adamson, -- said he felt the rink would be an ROY asset. If this goes, weU immediRoy City should have City Planning Commission and president of the TIereforshire a roller skating rink by late AuHomeowners Association. He ately do restorations. Without many residents of the Herefordshire subdivision. said residents fear an increase in revenue, its hard to make gust if plans proceed on schedule. In a unanimous vote, the More than 50 people attended noise, traffic, littering and vanRoy City Council approved a the public hearing with tempers dalism. Speakers in favor of the rink Lowell Peterson, developer of cued the need for more activities conditional use permit for a rink flaring on both sides. Prior to Herefordshire and at 4450 S. 1900 W., site of the the hearing, the planning comof for children in Roy and for reveold Total Home Center. mission voted against issuing the the Hayloft Restaurant which is nue the rink would generate. Were really excited, said permit. Chairman Jack Seamons located next to the future site of There are problems with a lot Curtis Anderson, a Roy resident said most members felt a skating the rink opposed the rink. Id ' of businesses. Its part of getting and partner in Wheelco, Inc. rink was incompatible with the rather see almost any other type, revenue. If we want to pay who will build and operate the neighborhood atmosphere of the of business than this. Therell higher property taxes, just run rink. We think the facility will shopping center, particularly be a lot of young people going in the businesses out,, said Neill and out. Whether they cause a Meisler. since it is bordered by Hereford, provide a needed recreational shire, a planned residential ur- problem or not, its peoples perSpeaking .as a member of the opportunity for the whole city. The vote appeared to signal a ban development (PRUD). ception that is a problem. Roy Chamber of Commerce, inclination Our association is almost Doug Knight, representative of Roger Nuttall'said he wondered strong SHELLEY KANCITIS Staff LAYTON - Charges have beeif filed against 20 suspected drujy dealers including eight Davisi. County adults who were arrestee in a $128,000 ,drug .bust, said L. Schroader,1 1809 N. 200 W.: Sunset. 1 - t |