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Show Vol. 5 No. 6 Wednesday, February 6, 1985 Davis Officials Petition Asks Sant To Resign Favor Funding For Lake Diking APRIL ADAMS Review Staff SUNSET Former Sunset City employees who worked der Mayor Norm Review Staff Sunset resident Wallace Ray Braithwaite, who originated and circulated a petition calling for Sants resignation saying, Sant had embarrassed the city in connection with a recent incident involving the hiring of a woman acquaintance, was scheduled to appear at Tuesdays meeting of commissioners had County been worried a hefty increase in flood control mill levies would be called for. The governor revealed his proposals Friday in a press conference. He suggested $49.5 million come from cities and counties in the form of bonds to help fund efforts to control flooding of the Great Salt Lake. Under his program, the bonds would be repaid in sales taxes which using had been proposed to go to the local governments the City Council. controversy arose when three city employees resigned. Janet Groskreutz, former office managercity treasurer, and Kathryn Wood, city office clerk, submitted their written resignations about two weeks ago. They charged the mayor was abusive and had used improper practices in the hiring of part-tim- e city office employee, Jeanette Wilson, who also quit. nt This funding should be com- bined with $60.5 million in state money, he said. The funds would be used for diking the Great Salt Lake, which 1 Annual operations and maintenance costs of pumping stations to control the water level is estimated at around $2 million, he explained Diking construction is estimated at several million threatens Davis County, and dredging the Jordan River. Stating he is flexible in these suggestions, Bangerter asked local governments to review the proposals and to make other recom- - "You bet Im tough. But Im trying to say I havent mistreated any of these people. I just do not believe that. Why didnt any of them come talk to me, Mayor Sant responded. if his funding program is not acceptable. Calling the governors proposal more equitable and less painful than a hike in mill levy, Davis County Commission Chairman Glen Saunders said residents will still get stuck with the bill one way or another. But the commission still feels as much as possible a broader way of funding should be found, he said. The county has already made a tremendous commitment on flood control, he said. County Commissioner Harold Tippetts, in charge of county flood control responsibilities, said he felt Bangerters proposal was a good way to go. The money is just not available otherwise, he said The commissioners had feared they would be forced to increase the present flood control levy of almost 4 mills to 1.5 or 12 mills. While state legislators are taking Gov. Norman Bangertcrs flood control funding proposals under consideration, Davis County officials are resting a little easier. agreed with two recently-resigne- d employees in charging the mayor uses intimidation in his personnel management procedures. Recently, mendations APRIL ADAMS un- Sant have Wood and Groskreutz said it was inappropriate for the mayor to have hired Wilson, an acquaintance of Sant. Sant said he hired her because he knew she could do a good job, adding he had worked with her before at Hill Air Force Base. They also disagreed with the way the mayor handled the hiring, saying he had made up his mind before considering other applicants. Sant said he wanted to hire someone who needed a job. He said when he was elected, city operations were low key and laid back. You have to remember, I was the boss. Everyone was going their own way, doing their own thing, and here comes a guy whos brasher and imposes a philosophy. Youre going to cause prob- lems when this happens. This can be found in many changing situations. But each change was concurred with by the City Council, Continued on Page 2A Squadron Of Leaving Hill F-1-6s President Ronald Reagans proposed budget cuts will be affecting Hill Air Force Base when aircraft in one squadron of 6 the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing will be phased out beginning next F-1- summer. But the base will receive from Europe two tactical control radar units with 337 employees amving in 1986, according to base spokesman Len Barry. By October of 1986 the squadron of 24 aircraft should be phased out, he said. There is no confirmation yet on where the aircraft will be reasinsigned, though several other stallations have been mentioned, he said. The phasing out will mean the 388th will have three active duty squadrons and one reserve, rather and one re- than four serve squadrons. Another factor in the realignment is that Hill has outgrown its training capabilities, Barry explained. Training space for the aircraft is not as available as it full-tim- e once was. There will be a net gain of 322 civilian and military jobs taking place with the realignment pro- cess, Barry said. About 655 people in the squadron being phased out will be leavwill be ing the base, he said. They mostly operations, maintenance and support personnel. The base has already begun hiring people to fill 640 civilian jobs, in areas such like competition advocacy, for acquiring spare parts. Barry said. Martin Supports APRIL ADAMS One mother said her child, just seeing her attacker on television, would hide in fear," he said. The second trauma is devastating, making enforcement of these types of abuse very dificult. He said he strongly supports the bill, which would at least commence adjustments to give adequate tools to deal with this serious problem, he wrote in the letter to each legislator. The attorney also submitted a proposal to the legislature to permit jurors to ask questions and take notes during criminal prosecution cases. The jury system is not at fault. The individual judges are not at fault," he said. Instead, the fault lies in the rules that require the jury to sit silent, Martin said. At the conclusion of every trial the judge instructs the jury members that they are the sole triers of fact. Yet under present procedures, jurors are not permitted to question or inquire. They may only listen " The proposal would allow the jury to become a true deliberative body, he said. Review Staff Staff Photo by Robert Regan an order from their mother, Connie Bankhead, to keep their feet where they be Ryan Bankhead and sister Christine ex- Look, I can almost touch your toes. IGNORING The Layton children were supposed to be watching their Uncle Dan Bankhead play ketball for Layton High School, but were gaged in more fascinating activities. bas-lon- g, m en-clai- Algae, Decay Cause Odor A study begun afLOGAN ter neighbors of the Great Salt Lake complained of the lakes stench shows many factors are causing the bad odor. Algae from newly flooded marshes is one factor, according to Darwin Sorensen, a research assistant professor in the Utah Water Research Laboratory at Utah State University. The study was funded by the states Division of Water Re- sources. One of the most recently flooded areas, marsh land in west Layton, was tested in lab experiments. he explained. Though there are few conclusive findings since the experiment was done so quickly, it opened up an area of further research, according to Sorensen. More study on the odor problem needs to be conducted, but he said he believed the odor stemmed from three major causes. Algae from the newly flooded marshes was creating some of the stench, wastes formerly dumped into the lake are now decaying, and the decay of the lakes brine shrimp and brine flies are contributing to the smell, he said. When the study was begun last November, it was widely presumed the decrease in the lakes salinity was causing organic material at the lake bottom to decay, causing the odor. This is still considered a possible cause, Sorensen explained. More and more fresh water is entering the lake, causing continued decrease in salinity. A bill beFARMINGTON fore the legislature to allow videotaped testimony in child abuse cases will minimize a child's trauma, Davis County Attorney Loren Martin believes. Martin is lobbying for the proposal, known as House Bill 52. and said he has sent a letter in support of its passage to all state senators and representatives. The decision to prosecute a child abuse case must include a consideration of the damage the child will suffer in the process, he said, adding HB 52 would lessen the damage. The judiciary systems needs the direction the legislature can provide by passing the bill, he said. Action by a judge in California McMartm ing each Review Correspondent ROY Watching her dart from room to room, happily chattering in a mixture of French and English, it is hard to Marceline believe Dembele was recently unable to walk or talk. Struck by a severe viral infection at the age of 1, Marceline g suffered a seizure that left her almost helpless. Her father, Zaze Dembele, who is a foreign student at Utah State University, learned of his daughters illness by mail. Her mother, Rosalie, and the couple's three children were unable to accompany Dembele to the U.S , remaining behind in Mali, their west African homeland. Determined to seek the best possible medical care for his daughter. Dembele enlisted the help of Roy residents Cleland and Marlene Peterson to bring Marceline' to Utah for evaluation and treatment g battle with buday-lon- year-lon- reaucratic barriers finally resulted in Marccline's admittance to the United States last fall Despite months of letter writMrs. ing and phone calls, all was it no doubt has Peterson worthwhile. "It was really nice to find out how generously people responded to Marcelmes needs. So many people said, How can I help? The helping started with the Petersons son, Brad, a student at USU. Brad joined a university program called Lets Talk. The purpose was to befriend foreign students and make them said Mrs. feel at home, Peterson. Brad was paired with Zaze Dembele who soon became a friend of his family as well, often spending holidays with the Petersons. When they learned his daughter had serious health problems, Mrs. Peterson offered to help. Zaze told us his wife got up at 4 a.m. to take Marceline to a medical clinic near their village. There were 60 chairs for patients and once they were filled, everyone else had to go home, said Mrs. Peterson. Marceline was diagnosed as having polio, a finding that was hosconfirmed in a Chinese-ru- n pital where she was referred for further treatment. Treated with acupuncture and prescribed exercises, Marccline's condition improved. I much-publicize- d case requir- Pre-Scho- ol of the children involved be brought to court to testify while facing their alleged abusers is devastating, Martin 41 I ; i initially, her speech gradually began to return and she started to walk again although her right side remained partially paralyzed due to the Unresponsive fact-findi- said. Family Brings Child to U.S. SHELLEY KANCITIS the on The rising lake is also taking over land previously not flooded. An increase in algae growth in the new marshes is the result, lending to the odor problem because of the algae's natural living and decaying odor. ; if f ; MVr. 'a- - r2 Ky V seizure. Knowing that her father was in the U.S., many of the Dem-belfriends and relatives suggested they bring her here to see I es if anything more could be done," said Mrs. Peterson. With the help of numerous it agencies and Mrs. Petersons persistence in helping secure necessary documents, Marceline and her mother arrived m Salt Lake City on Oct. non-prof- 7. Ironically, doctors at Shnners Hospital for Crippled Children in Salt Lake City determined that little could be done for Marceline beyond what was originally prescribed by doctors in Mali. Although they disagreed with the polio diagnosis, attributing the nerve damage to a severe viral infection, the consensus was that continued physical therapy was the correct treatment. The Dembeles were disappointed, but they were glad everything possible had been done for Marceline. H ti on Testimony Bill said Mrs. and happy, Marceline Dem-bel- e with her American friend, Marlene shares secret Peterson of Roy. LOOKING HEALTHY Peterson. tranced Oblivious to the medical ini- Marceline judged the a success by her 4- great trip d ear-olstandards She was en- - s, stickers, and crayons and ' learned how to ask for French fries, hamburgers and her favor-- v tie treat, apples. by refrigerator magnets. quick-plication- |