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Show r n T n'12 BQX F-- ASSN. SS 1327 Uss Cm, vtah snio - THURSDAY, MAY 20, VOLUME SEVENTY - EIGHT NUMBER NINE 1976- - Fmom Sunset City is in the process funds of applying for federal to upgrade its three city parks. If the federal grant is approved the city will have to provide matching funds. COUNCILMAN Norman Sant drafted the proposal for the amount of $55,000 in improvements at central, north and south parks in Sunset. The improvements will include boweries, and tennis courts. The federal grant to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation would pay half the costs with the city paying the other half. The council said it would work on shifting its federal revenue sharing money to other projects and use city funds for the matching money if the grant is approved. res-roo- Seeking Entries For Clearfield Parade Now taking entries for the Bicentennial Celebration Parade is the Clearfield Chamber of Commerce. The ' Chamber, is asking that all local businesses, interested ' Needs a home. An affectionate, friendly dog named Hoss nflRREnUS UUHUkUWW HUS ill is availabe at the Davis County Animal Control facility. Call 376-835- 5 for information. groups, and those interested from other communities join in making this a Bicentennial year that .will long be remembered by Clearfield residents. Entries of all types are in-,- 4 vifed, large and small,, and it that they'Tepresent Vtfged good efforts. Trophies will be awarded after the judging. THE PARADE will take place on July 5 and will form at the Clearfield Stake House, 935 S. State at 9 a.m. and proceed north on State St. at 9:30. Further information may be obtained at the or Chamber office, 9 or Dean Sessions, . die 825-58- 825-370- Davis County School Districts Board of Education approved a tenative budget of $51,195,500 for operation of schools for 1976-7THIS total is an 11 percent increase over the budget the district is operating on this year. Nearly half of the proposed increase comes under the instruction category which includes teachers salaries. Instruction costs will increase about $2 million bringing the total to $25.8 million. A PUBLIC hearing on the budget is scheduled for J une 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the School Board Administration Build ing at 45 East State Street in Farmington. The board also learned from accountant Lou Beck that the mill levy for the county next year will rise from 21.47 to 23.65. THIS increase is imposed by the Utah State Tax Commission, and that if the county fails to meet that level it would loose state educational funds. Bond interests, tort liability and sinking funds bring the total mill levy to 37.26. BOARD President Hansen pointed out that the mill levy imposed by the state is a minimum but that the budget should do no more than comply with the law in respect to the levy. Superintendent Wrigley observed that last years levy was the lowest in the state, and that he expected that to be the case again this year, dw THE COUNTY population is now expected to escalate of 227,800 by 1995, an increase of 101,703. North Davis will add 68,332 to its present 68.948 residents. South Davis, including Farmington, will climb from its of a little more than present 57,149 to 90,520, an increase steadily to a total 58 percent. 0 No surge is expected comparable to the decade which saw total county population soar 109 per1950-196- cent. THE NEW population projections, subject to possible modification by geological surveys now underway, are with the areawide 208 being undertaken in connection water quality program. This involves establishing polluin the three tion source control and management systems and er, Davis Morgan. county Location and density of future resident and development patterns will dictate specific design and placement well as control of water pollution treatment facilities as Verda area will show steady, l but less spectacular percentage growth, adding 15,064 residents to its present 39,886, a jump of about 38 percent. -- The Kaysville area will more than double (to 22,700 from the present 8,139) as will the northwest section of the county (including Clinton, Sunset, Westpoint and Syracuse), due to jump from 14,046 to 37,900. -- THE BOUNTIFUL-Va- -- THE LAYTON-Eas- t Layton area will add 17,960 residents for a total of 39,580 and the Clearfield area is expected to edge up 4,000 to a total of 21,500. Studies show a shift in the proportion of county employment from north to South Davis, where there is steady expansion of service, manufacturing and financial institutions, drawing patronage from the Salt Lake area but benefiting from lower Davis County taxes, Mr. Moore noted. area-Web- procedures. were THE NEW population estimates and patterns the Bureau of by from projections in derived, part, of Utah, Business and Economic Research, University in Davis census tracts, study of past population trends subdivisions, and transportation facilities projected according to Mr. other developments, and improvements Moore. The new population projections from dicate: 1975 to 1995 in- -- POPULATION will more than triple in area, up from 2.988 to 9,470 residents. the Farming-to- n almost double (from 6,941 to 12,400 southwest area of the county the will as persons) -- Centerville will THE 1968 Davis County employment figures showed 76 percent in north Davis and 24 percent in south Davis. By 1974, the percentages had changed to 68 and 32 percent, respectively. Some of the basic, but tentative, assumptions upon which the projections are based, according to Mr. Moore, are that present growth trends and policies will con- tinue; there will be adequate culinary water; no restraints except extreme slope will markedly restrict I and developments; sewer facilities will limit any major development in the south Weber area. THERE will be limited new transportation facilities built to change growth patterns; Hill Air Force Base and Freeport Center activity and employment will remain stable; economic growth will continue above average; and employment distribution will continue its steady shift from the north to the south part of the county. , ' - A BASEMENT room . at the home of Mr. Gleen which is already built, will have to be finished with a cement ceiling the room at ground level-witwhich was planned to have gone above it, not allowed. Mr. Browning wanted to construct a two-ca- r garage and extra room which would have extended beyond the footage limit and been against the city ordinance. THE DISCUSSION was heated because it was stated that some residences had been granted variances, while others had not. Mayor Nicholas stated that small variances of a few feet are no problem, but when a variance becomes 15 to 20 feet, then problems develop. It was stated that many people would like to build on Be Eligible For Special Grant little-know- n (including West Bountiful, Woods Cross and North Salt Lake), expected to add 6,366 residents for a total of 13,700. Browning. Disabled Vets May Certain seriously disabled veterans may be eligible for a Davis County will add more than 100,000 residents in the next 20 years, with north Davis doubling in population, according to preliminary new projections announced by Joseph L. Moore, county planning director. year. Other business conducted in the council meeting was the denying of building The variances. building variances were said to be in violation of Sunset City ordinance and were denied to Ernest Gleed and Kaye somewhat dimO Board Sells Yearns) By DAVE WIGHAM THE FEDERAL grant can not be matched with other federal money. The grant is to be submitted by. June 1 of this Veterans Ad- ministration grant of up to $25,000 for specially adapted Wheelchair Homes, Elmer J. Smith, Director of the VA Regional Office in Salt Lake City, reminded. THE GRANT can be applied toward a new home or used to remodel an existing dwelling, Smith said, or it can be used to help pay off the balance owing on a home the veteran has modified at his own ex- veteran to reside in a home. TO QUALIFY for the grant, the housing unit must have at least two wheelchair ramps located so as to avoid fire hazards, doorways at least 36 inches wide, halls of at least 48 inches width, specially equipped bathrooms, specially located electrical switches and outlets, an automatic smoke detecter, and other features. SPECIALISTS are available to assist eligible veterans in such steps as choosing a suitable lot for the housing unit, obtaining the services of an architect, obtaining construction bids, and arranging necessary financVA pense. Under the law eligible veterans may receive a grant of not more than 50 percent of the cost of the specially adapted assistance and it must be medically feasible for the home up to a maximum of $25,000. ONLY THOSE veterans are eligible who have suffered permanent and total service-connecte-d disabilities due to the loss or loss of use of both legs; blindness, plus loss of use of one leg; or other injuries which prevent them from moving from place to place without the aid of a wheelchair, braces, crutches or canes. Disabled veterans should consult the Salt Lake City VA Regional Office for more de- tailed eligibility requirements, Mr. Smith cautioned. ing. Director Smith reminded interested veterans that up to $30,000 life insurance is available to most veterans who receive the special housing grant to pay off the mortgage on such a nome in the event of death. xxxxx;x:xttx FOOLED So you deceived your hus- band, THE LAW governing the wheelchair homes specifies that the veteran must be able to afford to purchase the housing unit with the grant gravely. said the judge, On the contrary, your honor, he deceived me. He said he was going out of town, and he didn't go." if the zoning ordinance THE COUNCIL said that those individuals who defy the councils decisions would be brought into court and that procedures were already in the works in an unrelated situation in which the building code was violated. allowed. It was suggested that e the ordinance now in be looked at thoroughly to see if it was too restrictive now that the price of land is exis-tar.e- up and many individuals want to expand going their present homes. Officials said that variances granted in the past have given problems to the building inspector who had been under harassment in some instances. In addition, the council vot- ed to revise its building permit fees which, in most cases, increases the cost of the building permit, vw Identify Sidewalk Problems In Davis, PTA Asks and regulations in regards to pedestrian safety. THE commissioners also set aside five dates to meet with taxpayers to have state tax as- . sessors come and explain tax increases. ' - . Those dates set aside are June 1, 3, 7, 11 and 14. Notices for assessed valuation will be sent out to owners this week. THAYNE Corbridge, county assessor, explained that last year there was a 95 percent increase in real property valuation. He went on to add however that other counties had a higher increase, dw By DAVE WIGHAM Jenny Wilde, chairman of the safety committee of the state Parent Teacher Association (PJA) asked the Davis County commission to identify the problem areas and to then apply to the state Department of Transportation for funds to help those areas. THE FUNDS that are available are in the amount of $75,000. This amount has been appropriated for curb and gutter and sidewalk projects to improve pedestrian safety. This money is part of $1 million that was allocated to the state by the legislature. State highways and roads, both in and outside of the countys incorporated area, are eligible for the funds. Jaycee . THERE is a deadline to identify these problem areas, May 15, but the commissioners were unaware of this deadline and asked Mrs. Wilde to seek a two week extension to study the problem further. Mrs. Wilde also gave each commissioner a packet with information pertaining to state and federal legislation Election On Monday members of May 10, the Layton Jaycees attended a meeting of District the Bamberger Jaycees. Jan Davenport, district president presided. MAIN order of business for the meeting was the election of district president for the coming Jaycee year. Jim Sharp of the Layton chapter was elected to the position. Mosquito Disf. Chases Buzzers The Davis County Mosquito Abatement District has begun another season of operation. With the advent of spring, warm temperatures and standing pools of water this pesky insect makes its annual debut. DAVIS County is amply endowed with mosquito breed- ing habitat. The swampy area that borders the Great Salt Lake and extends from one end of the county to the other is a continual source of mosquitoes. This vast area is, however, one of the easiest areas in the county to treat and control. The most frequent problems occur in the populated areas and from sources that few people suspect as mosquito breeding habitat. THE ABATEMENT District urges all residents to be aware of potential mosquito sources. If you know of any water that stands for more than three or four days at a time we would appreciate a call to the District. An inspector will stop by and can readily tell you whether or not this may be producing mosquito larvae. the places that most frequently cause problems are lew areas in irrigated pastures or fields, flowing wells, borrow pits along roadways, livestock SOME OF watering tanks, culverts, decorative fish or lily ponds, cans, bottles, buckets, discarded tires and rain gutters. If you know of any situation that needs to be brought to the attention of the Mosquito Abatement District please call and let us know. There crews to are four two-ma- n cover the entire county and a call from a citizen is often of great assistance in troublesome areas. locating YOU MAY reach the Mosquito Abatement Office in 4 Kaysville by calling or you may leave a message 376-286- with your city office and it will be forwarded to us. With your cooperation the mosquito problem can be kept under control. THE WEEKLY REFLEX 197 B North Main SL, Layton Phone 376-91- 33 Published Weakly by CUPPER PUSUSHiMG DO. John StaNe. 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