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Show r Red Tape Stalls Improvements in Accident Alley CHERYL ARCHIBALD Review Correspondent BOUNTIFUL Calling the section of Orchard Drive where Michael T. Fowler was killed Accident Alley, angry citizens presented a petition to the Davis County Commission to have that street section changed. . Michael was killed Jan. 20 when he was hit by a car while crossing Orchard Drive. He and a friend were sledding at Boulton Elementary and were returning home. The petition stated that for more than IS years residents have witnessed a pass the buck attitude on that stretch of road in front of Boulton Elementary r School. Citizens claimed that if there had been proper snow removal, Michael may not have darted in front of the car which struck ed, Gerlach explained. Traffic from both directions on Orchard will be rerouted down 2600 S. People will have to hit a stop light and make a turn off Orchard to a new intersection, and then be rerouted back to Orchard," he said. The old road in front of the school will be grassed over or filled in for buses, but there will be no through traffic in front of the school. speeds on the street. was completed. he said. Gerlach said that the county Other recommendations presAfter years of working to get ented by Nancy Kilpatrick, resithe funds for the road, federal also had to stop an ad hoc comdent living on 150 W., were the money was finally set aside in mittee from the state which wanted to review the studies by him. building of an overpass such as 1980. Gerlach said that one of the the other previous committees Residents living in that area the ones at Redwood Elementary said reduced speed signs and and Murray High Schools, inrequirements of the federal gov- to assure that all requirements had been met. We talked to stop signs at the intersection of stallation of a semaphore at the ernment was a review on enintersection and improvement of vironmental 150 W. and Orchard drive could impact. A them and persuaded them that committee studied for Vi years all bases had been covered." have slowed traffic down so that corners so that cars turning corThat brought us up to last Michael and Jason Kaas, also 6, ners would not drive over them. the effects of the road on air and It was also suggested that noise pollution and on animals spring and the flooding. Gerwho had been sledding at Boullach said. Bountiful engineers ton Elementary, could have fences and weeds which block and people. had almost completed the plans After that, Gerlach said, a recrossed more safely. drivers vision at the corners be for the road, when their attenremoved. view had to be done by the HisThe snow has since been reThe road was scheduled to be torical Society since the road tion had to shift to matters relatmoved. ed to the floods. reconstructed last spring, accordwould go in front of an old hisResidents called for immediCommissioner If there are no further probon Orchard torical home. The study evalto ate improvements County ing uated the streets impact on lems, this spring bidding will beDrive, 2600 S., and 50 W., sayHarry B. Gerlach, but the floodthe historical sight and delayed gin on the road. You won't ing became another frustration ing that 2600 S. is a .main thorthe road project for another year even be able to recognize that and that there is that the county has seen in tryoughfare to the street to as winter set in after the study intersection when it is complet at traffic improved, get ing high traveling heavy I 1 Gerlach said that the county commission has approved the concept of stop signs, but will have to get with Bountiful City on installing the signs. He said that an overpass would cost about as much as the new road. 1 I5 -- fthir-i- Bounti iOi v7rr?r57Tft n February 1, 1984 Wednesday, Vol. 4 No. 5 Library Plan Is Davis Has Approved Epidemic FARMINGTON Measles BARRY KAWA Although Review Staff a board member said it was like big brother telling them what to do, the Davis County Library Board accepted a state plan for libraries last week. The board emphasized, however, the acceptance of the plan in no way forces them to implement the state guidelines for li- brary development. Board member Bob Arbuckle said he was resentful of the state coming in and noted the county library was already doing many of the recommendations. Amy Owen, deputy director of the state library, said acceptance of the plan by the board would She said l?e a symbolic gesture. the board could throw it in the garbage can or do whatever you please with it. The plan for library development was drafted on' the advice of a Governors conference on library and information services in April, 1979. Sponsored by the Utah State Library Board, the guide for plan is a long-terproviding effective library services throughout the state. County Library Board Chair man Evan Whitesides said the board was concerned with one of 15 goal items, the intellectual freedom" section. The goal asks library operators and local community members to maintain freedom of inquiry and access to information protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Whitesides said the section infers a document of actual filth would have to be made available to people. Davis County Commission Chairman Glen E. Saunders said they were not opposed to the need for freedom of access and information but were uncomfortable with the wording of the section. Miss Owen told the board in- tellectual freedom over the last 10 years has come to be associated with pornography. The types of censorship in past years has focused on religious and political materials, she said. Intellectual freedom is not saying you support pornography, Miss Owen said. Library Director Jeanne Lay-to- n said another part of the plan allowed local library boards to make selections to meet local needs. The board voted unanimously to accept the plan with the notation that the county does not bind themselves to the state committees guidelines. The plan also includes information on providing services and resources to residents, promoting public awareness, upgrading personnel and facilities. , Iv,. Six possiFARMINGTON ble cases of measles have been reported in Davis County and health officials are asking anyone suspecting the childhood disease to contact a physician or the health department. Dr. Enrico Leopardi, Davis County Health Department din cases rector, said a have been reported in the county but laboratory confirmation is still pending. The .cases involved one old child and some children and infants, he said. Leopardi said the health department needs the cooperation of the public to stop the spread but does not want to start a panhalf-doze- . pre-scho- ol - Parks and Recreation workers removed the huge piles of snow that have clogged parking and pedestrian traffic last week. The process started with a road grader shoving the white stuff into BOUNTIFUL CITY v ' k HILL AIR FORCE BASE The U.S. Air Force Reserves has for received too many years until today, said Utah Sen. Jake Garn at Saturdays ceremonies marking the arfor the 419th rival of Tactical Fighter Wing. The 419th was presented with the first of 24 making them the first reserve unit to receive the jets. It is with great pride that members of my wing hand-me-dow- ns F-1- 6s F-1- accept this great opportunity and it is a great accomplishment for Utah to be the location of our first reserve squadron of said Col. John 'Closner, 419th TFW commander. The 419th is one of more than 50 aerial units in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. During peacetime, the 419th trains reservists for worldwide deployment. Currently, more than 1,400 men and women are assigned to the wing. F-1- Photo by Robert Regan loader the middle of main street. Then a front-en- d to full be snow of filled countless trucks dumped away from the citys main thoroughfare. AFB Receives First Of 24 Mill m cite j with most being reservists serveach month. ing one week-en- d Saturdays ceremonies at the base was attended by about 500 people, including many reservists, Utah congressmen and Air Force officials. Garn was the featured speaker and noted the Air to Force does not give the 6 are not that proficient squadrons and capable of handling the F-1- plane. The reserves for too many ic. Measles is considered the most serious of the common childhood diseases by health officials. Symptoms of the disease include a cough, runny nose, watery eyes, high fever and a red fash F-1- 6s years have suffered with hand-me-dow- that lasts ns after the active Air Force was through with them, he said. Well, this is not the case with the 419th receiving this kind of aircraft. Lt. Col Bane Lyle, piloting asone of the initial five signed to the 419th, delivered the orders transferring the jets to Closner. The 419th reported the rest of the 24 Fighting Falcons will be arriving by the end of 6s this year. one-tw- o weeks. Com- plications that can rise from a serious case include ear infections, pneumonia, encephalitis, inflammation of the brain which can lead to convulsions, deafness, mental retardation and death. The health department asks parents of any child developing the measle like symptoms to notify a physician or county com- munity supervisor 451-332- health nursing Mary Meredith at 0. Appointment Of New Centerville Considers Charge Recorder Opposed To Provide City Information The apCENTERVILLE pointment of a new city recorder by Mayor Neil Blackburn drew criticism from a former and present city councilman Thursday evening. Eileen Birkes was appointed posed to the new appointment. Wright said the mayor should have reappointed Ms. Porter. He said Ms. Porter has served the city faithfully during her term as city recorder. Wright told Blackburn that he could no longer support the mayor as a result of the decision. He also said he felt the mayor was vindictive in his decision not to reappoint Ms. Porter. Wright served as a city councilman until his term expired in December. Wright did not run for reelection to the council. Blackburn said it is the mayors prerogative to appoint citizens to city positions. He declined further comment. In other action James Parrish was evening. reappointed as justice of the Former City Councilman Norpeace. Clifford Russell was reapman Wright, who attended the pointed police chief and Judy meeting, told the mayor after- Smith was reappointed as city . wards that he is strongly op treasurer. ' by Blackburn to be the new city recorder. The appointment was made following a special closed door session of the city council Thursday evening. Ms. Birkes replaces Tess Porter, who served for many years as the citys recorder. The new appointment, however, was opposed by Councilman Jerald Jensen. Jensen voted against the new appointment when a roll call vote was taken, of the city .council Thursday n, Watching Lawmakers y- - Students from area schools visited the state legislature during its budget session to see how laws are made. 7A ,rl Center-- , CENTERVILLE ville City may soon charge fee to make information available to city residents requesting city documents. Mark Palesh, city administrator, said the citys staff has often spent two or three hours researching items for individuals requesting the information. Currently the city charges no fees to give out information, other than a ten cent fee for copies made on the city copy ma- chine. Mayor Neil Blackburn said that lately there has been a sky of information requested. He suggested the city charge a $10 hourly, rate to pay for city staff time in locating and producing documents requested by the public. Sports Vu T J 1 B, 2B Jen- mation are reasonable, the city should not charge for the information. Palesh said he sees no problems when citizens request inforis readily mation that available. ing documents to make sure the documents are not taken from the city office. He said that sometimes when information is given out, the city takes the risk that individuals will get the wrong information and publicize it. If that is done, then city officials have to spend time to set everyone straight, Palesh said. Councilman Kim Leishman said it may be interesting to keep a log of those who request information. He suggested Palesh should do research to see if other cities are charging for information. He said the city may be setting a precedent. Palesh said the state does require the city to have an open However, if the city's staff must spend time researching information that would not normally be of any use to the city, a fee should be charged. Palesh said city employees must also keep an eye on some citizens when they are examin file system. Index Classified.... 2B, 3B 4A Editorial.... I City Councilman Jerald sen, however, said he is uncomfortable with the fee. It offends me at times to pay for things that I feel are my right. He said if requests for infor- k wytr ' Sarajevo Bound Ice skating judge Ida Tateoka will be one of four U.S. judges to go to Sarajevo, Yugoslavia for the Winter Olympics. 2B |