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Show at n"'Tj iV,ifaffrmMiriwj WEEKLY REFLEX-DAV- ifA'v"4 TrZi Wt&to f nnn M , JAW The Sunset City Council discussed problems pertinent to their community on Thursday evening during their bimonthly meeting. tj. MAYOR John L. Nicholas ''' tJ sion. COMMISSIONER Flint had not been contacted prior to the meeting with the contact still in the process of being made. The feasibility of trains not blowing their whistles at the train crossing was discussed and it was felt that the city attorney needed to draw up a proposed ordinance pertaining to this situation. The question was presented before the council of people keeping their yards free of weeds, litter, old boards, etc. and if there was an ordinance to that effect. It was stated that such cleaning could be enforced if the situation presented a fire hazard. A; , ' fv r7 ,,.. '.'? ,,'t ,' ' ,i'.J. On Duty 4w1m This beautiful purebred Irish Setter is for sale at the Davis County Animal Control Center in Fruit Heights. Named Civil, this female is affectionate, good with children, house broken, and has all its shots. Papers are available upon request. For further information about this and other dogs for sale call the 5 Extension or center, 256, and ask for Art Moore, shown here with Civil. IRISH SETTER 376-835- 295-239- 4, Navy Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class Albert R. Peterson, son of Bessie M. Peterson of 392 Ann St., Clearfield, has reported for duty at the Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash. A 1972 graduate of Clearfield High School, he joined the Navy in July 1972 XWJXCOT WXWXX Sad Fact Retirement takes all fun out of Saturdays. Examiner, San Francisco. -- xxwXv:v:v::-:- As the Davis North Medical Center approaches its fifth the patient is to shorten the length of time the patient stays. the lives of the people in average length full month of operation, one cftn reflect on the impact it has on the communities and f Davis County. ij 'INCREASE in staff employment is from 95 persons to 225 over the past five months with a monthly payroll of more than $118,000. Approximately 80 per cent of the employees live in Davis County with 70 per cent of those living in the northern half of the county. :: More than 25 patients each day are treated in the emergency room, for a variety of problems. To date over 2,938 patients have been seen in very active departments. - 'THE OBJECTIVE is to see each patient who comes to the emergency room within 90 seconds in order to make an evaluation of their condition and prioritize treatment. This objective has been met in most cases. A 1976 planning projection estimated that 100 persons would pass through the room in emergency February. The actual total was more than 700 persons treated during February. A TOTAL of 1,356 patients have been admitted to the hospital to date and have produced a total of 5,945 patients daily. Of concern to both the physicians and the hospital is the cost of medical care. One way costs can be reduced to WORKING as a team, the stay at Davis North Medical Center has been 45 days, less than the Utah average and considerably less than the national average of over seven days. When a patient can of convalesce as well at home as in the hospital, the patient is discharged to his home, thus avoiding one or two more expensive days in the hospital. The surgery statistics too have exceeded planned projections for each month the hospital has been providing service. ANOTHER area of impact is the development of medical and professional office space adjacent to the hospital. This will provide physicians easier access to their hospitalized patients as well as give them more time in their offices. These buildings will include Tanner Memorial Clinic, the Davis North Medical Plaza and the W. Gasser Medical Plaza. Also under construction are the Clearfield Convalescent and Nursing Center ,and the Countys Mental Health and Alcoholism Rehabilitation centers. ADD ALL this to continued residential growth, proposed service, paramedics improved ambulance service and the future looks brighter for the continued expansion for this new and vital industry in North Davis County. '$ 4 Ten doctors have been admitted to the medical staff at the hospital. Those having been granted practice privileges joining the active medical staff are Dr. William Woodbury, dentistry; Dr. Robert D. Christensen, pediatrics and neonatology and Dr. John Bender, physical medicine and rehabilitation. DOCTORS granted consult- ing privileges include Dr. Steven T. Thomson, dermatology; Dr. Clayton Gabbert, orthopedics; and Dr. Brent Hinze, psychiatry. Three physicians have been given temporary privileges pending final approval by the hospital Board of Trustees. The new members include Dr. John H. Cook, family practice with emphasis on geriatics; Dr. R.C. Merrill, internal medicine and Dr. Donald Bryan of orthopedics. ELLEN Schiffncr was A ;1 OTHER SIZES 4" TO 24" tnd DRAINAGE. ALL SIZES ALL PRICES ARE PLANT PICK-U- P I SALT LAKE: 333 So. Redwood Road 1 North Salt Lake. Ph. 1 Ph. OGDEN: 801 West 12th St., LOGAN: South Highway 91, Ph. 7526310 532-111- 399-117- PROVO: Ph. 373-860- 0 (no toll charge) lUuajjVi recently advanced to By ROSELYN KIRK Davis County Commissioners passed a resolution to borrow $900,000 in tax anticipation bank notes from Walker Bank and Trust in Centerville after that bank submitted a low bid with a 2.97 per cent interest rate. The money will be repaid on Nov. 30 when property taxes are paid. Operating expenses until that date will be funded by the loan. COUNTY Clerk Rod Walker opened bids from three Davis County Banks before the County Bank of Farmington offered to loan the money at an interest rate of 3.35 per cent and First Security Bank of Bountiful at a 3.40 per cent rate. County Commissioners said the money is available at a low rate because the short term loan will be repaid in seven months. As a provision of the bid, Walker Bank agreed to provide bond forms and legal advice. THIS SAME purchasing procedure is followed by the commission each year with the contract for the tax and anticipatory notes being pul up for bid. In another unrelated matter the commission decided to allow a road at 6000 West in an unincorporated area of the county adjoining the Weber County line. 60-fo- The council discussed the infringement of improper storage of lumber outside on the A1 Lutz property. According to city ordinance and such lumber must be stored inside the building. Mr. Lutz was to be notified of this situation. to provide money tor medical needs for the indigpnt poor. By ROSELYN KIRK County Commissioners are still undecided about whether to assess an additional l4 mill They asked for an opinion from County Attorney Milton Hess after six bills, totalling about $6,500, were received Clearfield Watches Strength Of Wells Clearfield City officials are keeping a close watch on their water wells. MAYOR O. Ross Sanders outlined a contingency plan to the city council to be put into action if one or more of the citys wells fal to operate week. IF ITS necessary to put the plan into operation, residents north of Center Street would Mondays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Residents on Center Street and south of Center could water water on on and Tuesdays Fridays from 6 a.m. until 9 a m. and from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. CARL JENSEN, city building official in charge of water, said Clearfield residents have been conservative with their water this year. During March, consumption totaled only 28.4 million gallons compared to 45 users saved 16.5 million gallons through inside use alone and if this trend con- tinues, Clearfield could save nearly 150 million gallons of culinary use only, it was explained. As residents continue to carry their conservation practices to outside watering, we should be able to meet this goal of saving 200 million gallons this year, said Mr. Jensen. HE SAID the city is drawing almost 50 per cent of its d water needs from wells with the remainder coming from Weber Basin Conservancy District, grb city-owne- budget preparation dates: May 25 as preliminary day with each council member to have proposed worksheets ready for their departments; June 9 as preparatory budget and June 23 as the final budget hearing. for indigent medical expenses. THE COUNTY has budgeted $35,000 for these expenses, but only $15,000 is earmarked for medical expenses. The remaining $20,000 provides funds for indigent legal Mr. Hess said Senate Bill passed by the last sessions of the legislature, provides the opportunity for each county to assess the levy. In Davis County a y4 mill level would net $60,000. If county commissioners act on the proposal, this sum would be transferred to the State Division of Health, which would set up an agency for investigating claims and paying medical needs incurred by indigents in the county. 115, water March, Kenneth Rock proposed the following needs. million for the same period last year, he said. MAYOR SANDERS said the city will receive 200 million gallons less this year than last, but if residents continue conserving, the city should not have to impose the restrictions. He noted that water consumption is down about 40 per cent from a year ago. DURING COUNCILMAN lfMDH(oi COMMISSIONERS fear that, with two new hospitals, requests for indigent medical bills will increase. But before making the step, the commissioners asked Mr. Hess to legally interpret the countys responsibility in providing for medical bills incurred by the indigent. Mr. Hess said, The law has never been clear about the total responsibility. ONE STATE statute says commissioners may provide such care, while another says it is their duty. He said a Court Supreme Decision has interpreted this principle as limiting the The council passed the okay to go ahead and purchase on during the month i the option if money became available tools and a resusci-tato- r for the police department. The low bid on the resuscitator was $275 from Rockey Mountain Police Equipment Company, vw county to one mill levy to pay all such claims as long as the county can reasonably do this." Commissioner C.E. Moss said, At present the county has no set of guidelines indicating our responsibility. COMMISSIONERS Wendell Zaugg said he feared levying the additional mill would cost taxpayers more money since the state would set up an agency to administer the funds. On the other hand, Mr. Hess said commissioners probably could not keep up with the bulk of the requests unless they hired an expert to deal with each claim. Commissioners agreed that this was an argument in favor of levying y4 mill and turning the administration over to the State Divisions of Health. MR. HESS said, if the current trend continues, a followup will be necessary on each claim. A state agency could eliminate fragmentation in settling cases, he said. Commissioners said they will think about the matter before making any decision. They agreed last week to pay a medical bill from the Davis North Medical Center for $238 for Kritsana Graham incurred in the name of the county. But did not make a decision on a bill payment of hospital costs for $1437 for Tony Najera, rk As- sociate Administrator of the Davis North Medical Center. Miss Schiffner has served as assistant administrator since the spring of 1976. There were 1,350 hours of service to patients donated by the community volunteer service program at the hospital I, of February. THE DAVIS North Medical Center in continuing its efforts to become better f i acquainted and serve the community, will provide guest speakers for clubs and organizations. Interested groups can call the hospital administrators j office and for example, request a health care professional to speak on nutrition, physical therapy, pediatrics, etc. A full range of health discussions are available upon request, np Centerville Bank Has Low Bid On Davis Tax Notes commission accepted the lowest interest rate. Davis CONCRETE PIPE. IRRIGATION the possibility outside watering of each residence to 12 hours a week, watering only two days a Peterson " to pursue further. during the current drought. The plan would limit the Albert '' COUNCILMAN Norm Sant discussed the possibility of using the area in north Sunset adjacent to Clinton for a bicycle run. The council thought that it wuuid be a great idea and asked Mr. Sant received from Robert Robertson, Bob Strebel, Howard Robinson and Cleaver Container but were not discussed. Councilman Ed Rogers stated that he had contacted the governor's office to see if emergency drought money could be used for the city well expenditures and was told that such had to come through the Davis County Commis- AfaS' j : rp, n TOM , presided over the meeting. Bids for the garbage were 5' A'k rMi r NEWS JOURNAL, MAY 5, 1977 IS r V'S- ig"i,yF-yin- Specifications require a 66 foot width for county roads. THE VARIANCE was allowed when a survey showed that only a 60 foot space was allowed between fence lines. The matter was brought to the attention of the commissioners several weeks ago when Joseph Moore, county planning director, said planners had run into three instances in the county where property right extended into area required to the build a road. Some other deeds as filed run to the center of the road, Albert Cole told the commissioners. Commissioner Flint said lots in that area originally required a half acre plot, but in some cases the road was included as a part of the half acre. Commissioners agreed to let existing fence lines stand and allow a 60 foot road in that location. IN OTHER business, Commissioners County approved the names of Preston Jensen and Max Ericksen, both of Bountiful, as alternate members of the Davis County Board of Adjustments. They also delegated Commissioner Wendell Zaugg to supervise the County Fair Board. The county will enter a $16,000 float in 13 city parades this summer and participate in city sponsored activities from Brigham City to Payson. The float will be designed and made by Pickering Parade Service in Bountiful, rk BACK FRONT OF CARD OF CARD One First Security card gives you both services. need to carry two. three or more cards. 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