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Show n.i.i l j. c:'t innm f.7 . L T ii Clii, c U (j ,1U efflex-Jloom- a Davis 25 Coiftw Route PiMOft U& Pottage BULK RATE PAID CUPPER PUtUSHNG COMPANY 76 South Main eo4 BounttM Utah 64010 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1987 By CHERIE HUBER FRUIT HEIGHTS The death of a girt in Fruit Heights has underscored the need for a county-wid-e emergency 9U number, Many people do not realize that the 91 1 number works only for Bountiful. When a younger brother of the victim called that number for help from Fruit Heights, he got a recording saying that the service is not available in that service area. He went to another relative who also tried to get help through, the 911 number. At this time the county has one emergency number for residents north of Farmington and a different one for Farming-f8i:to- n , , g' . county, he would get a recording telling him to dial one first. Calls to the two emergency numbers are answered by dispatchers at the Sheriffs Department. At this time the dispatchers receive about 300 medical emergency calls a month. Fire, police and other emergency calls are also handled by the dispatchers. ; pre-arriv- iff: Captain Peters of the Davis County Sheriffs office suggests that everyone check to see that the correct emergency number is potted by the phone. The sheriffs department has ordered stickers for the homes in the Fruit Heights area for those rest dents to pot on their phones. If a resident from the south of the county should try to use that emergency number while traveling in the northern part of the Although Clearfield, Layton and Bountiful all have their own systems, a call to the county emergency number can be immediately transferred to those cities. In addition. Captain Peters pointed out that the dispatchers are all certified emergency medical dispatchers who can give instructions, They are also qualified to give CPR instructions over the phone. He stressed that in emergencies people should call immediately and the dispatchers will give instructions on what to do, and if the , victim should be moved. He also pointed out that at this point it is impossible to have one county-wid-e emergency number because part of the county is long distance from the other part. And while a call to the operator will also bring help, some time will be lost as the operator searches for the number. Some operators may also not ; al know immediately which county some of the smaller towns are in. The 911 number for the entire county would solve many problems, he said. Information on 91 has been presented to the 1 cities some time ago. However, for 91 1 to work, every city must agree in the decision to join. The 91 would cost each phone line in the county an additional $.50 per month. The enhanced 911 automatically lists the address of the call, even if the call is interrupted for some reason. In this case, because of the confusion over which number to call, the paramedics who were already in the area arrived within 30 seconds of the call to the emergency dispatcher but 10 minutes after the accident. Also compounding the problems was the fact that no one at the scene mentioned the child had been playing with a balloon before the incident. That information was relayed after she was on her way to the hospital. The small pink balloon had been aspirated past the vocal cords where it was not visible to the paramedics. Many times parents are unaware of how easily a child, especially a younger child, can inhale a balloon or swallow other small objects. Captain Peters added. 1 Conditional use permit denied in Layton for convenience store on Antelope Drive By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON Layton City doesnt need a convenience store on the northwest comer of Antelope Drive and Hill Field Road, the Layton City Council decided unanimously last Thursday evening. The prime commercial comers on Antelope Drive and Hill Field Road have been reviewed by the planning commission and the city council on a regular basis over the past five or more years: Several convenience store plans have been proposed. All but one have been denied. About two years ago, the council did approve the construc tion of a Maverik store on the northeast comer of this busy intersection. Other proposals have not proven acceptable and have met with strong opposition especially from representatives of the Lincoln Elementary School PTA who state there are 500 children walking through this intersection daily. PTA research also revealed that between p.m., as the children are walking home from negoti-at- e school, 25 cars per minute - ' " intersection:4 the Circle K corporation, the company to propose a new store on this comer, felt there was an economic need for a convenience store on -- this site. Their traffic engineer, Dick Colton, stated the presence of a store would not change the traffic pattern. He further claimed that a convenience store did not increase accthe chance of auto-pedestri- idents. Tom Mabey from The Consortium consulting firm spoke in favor of the Circle K plan. He noted there are 580 Circle K stores world- wide. One hundred seventy-fiv- e stores were built last year in the U.S. A feasibility study is done before a store is built to determine the potential sales at a given location. In the area of safety, Mr. Mabey noted the Circle K company has never had a law suit over an auto pedestrian accident. Throughout the lengthy discussion, Mayor Richard McKenzie reminded the Circle K representatives that a study showing an economic need furnished by a company wasnt the same as demonstrating a need for this particular business to the community. A conditional use permit like the one Circle K was requesting requires the requestor to demonstrate a community need. Kristin Davidson and Ranee Vernon, representatives of the Lincoln Elementary School PTA, stressed the point made by Mayor CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Layton rescinds support of proposed UPPC LAYTON What seemed like a good idea several weeks ago has lost its appeal to the Layton City Council. Last Thursday, the council voted to rescind an earlier position of support for a fledging proposal, the UPPC (Utah Public Power Cooperative). The UPPC was never really formed. West Valley City and Layton were the only two cities in Utah that went as far as to adopt a supportive resolution. The purpose of the UPPC was to pubdevelop a community-owne- d lic power system. This was to be accomplished by working with Utah Power and Light and the Public Service Commission to convert the private UP&L holdings to public power which would be cheaper for the consumer because the public company would not have to show a profit. The UPPC concept also ques- tioned the proposed merger of UP&L with the Pacific Power Company. After listening to both sides of the public power versus UP&L argument. Mayor Richard McKenzie said the power cooperative agreement was not a good idea. We need to take an interest but not become heavily involved. Municipalities arent equipped to operate the UP&L. mittee will be formed, the city manager and mayor told council members. John Newman, city manager of West Valley City, will continue to be an advocate for caution concerning the proposed UP&L merger. Many of the concerns expressed in the UPPC plan will be brought e up by Mr. Newman at Public City Manager Bruce Barton said the emphasis had now shifted. The concept of a take over as originally planned is dead. No com Layton City will stay involved in the UP&L hearings and will give input through Mr. Newman and the Public Service Commission. Ser-vic- Commission meetings. County commissioner Harold Tippetts addressed the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers at their tree planting ceremony in Farmington to honor the Constitution. He reminded attendees of the names on the plaque behind him, and of their sacrifices for freedom. Davis County DUP plants tree to honor Constitution The Daughters of Utah Pioneers in Davis County, area, held a tree planting ceremony Oct. 7 at the Davis County Courthouse. The ceremony honored the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Mary Johnson of Farmington, president of the county DUP, welcomed all those present and special guests, Commissioner Harold Tippetts, Mayor Robert Arbuckle, Farmington; and E.T. Johnson, former mayor Farmington. Irene Kirkland led the pledge of allegiance to the countrys flag. Boy Scout Troop 1121, Centerville-- 1st Ward, North Stake, posted the colors, just east of the Courthouse on State Street. Scoutmaster is Jim Yardley. Farming-ton-Centervil- le 2 Dracula himself may appear at the Rock Loft Haunted House, starting Friday. Look for the spotlight and follow it to the d horror extravaganza. fun-fille- Chills and thrills are assured if you visit the Davis County Aging Services Haunted House. Proceeds will go to the new central county senior citizens center. Rock Loft haunted house fun for all ages Senior FRUIT HEIGHTS citizens can get into Halloween as much as any of the younger set as proven by their haunted house slated at Fruit Heights Rock Loft Friday, Oct. 31. Sponsored by Davis County Aging Services, the haunted house y will be open p.m. and 7 Monday-Thursda- 7-- p.m.-midnig- ht Saturday. It will be closed Sunday. The Rock Loft is a Fruit Heights landmark at 281 South Mountain Road with a spotlight to be set up to guide motorists. Proceeds will go towards the new Silverage Senior Citizens Center to be started next year. All of the countys high schools will be participating, says Neal Sessions of Centerville, who is Layton-Kaysvil- le spearheading actual creation of the haunted house. An old pro" at this sort of thing, his home on Porter Lane has been the scene of miniaturized versions of whats planned at the Rock Loft. The high schools will compete for the best" room, the winner receiving a $200 prize, he notes. The old freezer in the fruit pro I cessing plant will also be turned into a spook alley by Val Chadwick Bagley, newspaper cartoonist and Halloween enthusiast. A $3 a person admission will be charged. Council on Aging board mem- bers involved include Helen Hough, Frank Storey and Jim Young. The Ruth Gatrell Singers sang I Love America. Commissioner Tippetts spoke on behalf of the Davis County people, thanking the DUP for selecting this site at the courthouse to plant the tree, a honey locust. He said, We honor the pioneers and those of the nation who wrote the U.S. Constitution. He read the Preamble of the Constitution, standing in front of the plaque honoring the veterans of Davis County during the Vietnam era. Mayor Arbuckle gave the dedicatory prayer and shoveled in the soil around the tree. Other guests also took part in the ceremony, adding soil during the ceremony. The tree was planted near the flagpole, just east of the Courthouse on State Street. Kaysville Library hours change Beginning November 2, the Kaysville City Library will change their hours as follows: Monday, 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 am.-- 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m; Friday, 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12-- 5 p.m. 2-- 2-- 2-- J t n - |