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Show r'l'l'rit"rm WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. DECEMBER inl ij i ijpiiiir(4iiiirni- 15. 1977 B1 By ROSELYN KIRK !fi Water storage is still crucial, Weber Basin Water Conservancy officials say, but the board decided not to make a statement on how much water will be available to municipal water users until at least the end of January when the snowpack in the mountains will give a clearer indication of the water availa- 1 ,.:?f m V 4 .. i 3$'. WAYNE Winegar, manager of the water district suggested the board make a policy &:i3 WZwxJh&tfe.-'- statement to municipal water users indicating that 100 percent of the water they purchased for 1978 would be available. But members of the board said that although the board is obligated to honor that commitment, such a statement might give the wj public the impression that - rumbled about three score of them Tractor after tractor Davis weekend last headed State the for Capitol County through Building to protest the governments treatment of farm prices. Farmers nationwide rallied for 100 percent parity on their crops. FARMERS CRUSADE because they farm. By GARY R. BLODGETT uniting for one purpose percent parity for all products. SIGNS ATTACHED to the three score of tractors that chugged along Interstate 15 referred to parity, fair food prices, and ALTHOUGH THERE were no incidents or accidents, there were a few tractors that just couldnt make the long journey from north Davis, Weber, Box Elder, Cache and Morgan counties. They were left behind, stranded along Interstate 15. The tractorcade was one of more than 50 taking place throughout the nation farmers demonstrating their needs for A profit. . Saturdays parade and rally at the State Capitol was part of the He said American Agriculture Movement" nationwide conceived to preserve the family farm system. todays farms are operated families, or they are farms handed MOST OF by down from generation to generation, he said. But we are quickly losing this heritage. More and more farms are being sold for developments. More and more farmers are going into other business MANY FARMERS are paying more in operating costs to produce food than he actually receives, the spokesman said. Some farmers are actually losing money each year they stay in business. What other business or industry would continue to operate in this manner? How do local farmers feel about a nationwide agricultural strike? THEY HAVE mixed feelings, of course, the spokesman noted. But then asked, What other choice do we have? In addition to 100 percent parity, the local, as well as the farmers nationwide, want Congress to stop importation of agricultural products that are treats emergency medical cases Monday through Saturday from 8 a m. until 5 p.m. There is also a doctor on call 24 hours a day, according to Howard W. Cheney, adminis- trator. He said the clinic is equipped and staffed to handle all minor emergency cases. The clinic, in addition to routine medical areas, has two modern rooms, two surgical suites, a room for domespercent parity is tically produced until reached, and they also are calling for a policy-makin- g group composed of agricultural producers to develop policies that affect the agricultural business in general. LOCAL FARMERS feel that if their demands are met, the cost of agricultural food products to consumers will increase so that the American people will be spending about 20 percent of their disposable income on food instead of the current 16 percent. New Tanner Clinic Sets Open House The new Tanner Memorial Clinic will sponsor an open house Saturday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at 2121 North Robins Drive, Layton. THE which CLINIC, recently opened to the public, whats par percent parity would allow 100 testing the heart and other specialty facilities. MEMBERS OF the medical staff are Drs. N. Z. Tanner, Robert A. Jacobsen, Harold L. Hansen, V. Robert Kelly, De J. Cutler, A. L. Poulsen, Paul R. Taylor, R. F. Bitner, W. Richard Weeks, Robert D. Christensen, Stephen T. Thomson, H. G. Bernhisel and Richard Hartvigsen. Other professionals within the building are Glen S. Gold, Rodney Jex, both D.P.M.; Ralph Downs, R.P.T.; Robert Christensen and Norman Barber, D.D.S.; the Davis Rehabilitation Center, and the North Davis Pharmacy, gb Tact: The knack of making' a point without making an enemy. -- predict what the next agricultural farmers the same purchasing power that they had when costs and prices were relatively balanced. It was noted that as of Oct. 15, 1977, farmers percentage of parity was about 64 percent nationwide. parity farm prices and an equitable the protesters 100 ALTHOUGH he declined to two months would bring, he said he feared the same high ridge pattern similar to last year, to get 100 It only insures a fair price for our products. We are not asking for anything more. Parity, it was explained, is used to compare farm prices with costs of production and other factors. When costs go up, so must parity. - ALTHOUGH MOST of a living on the THIS MEANS being paid with the rest of the economy. giving the farmer a fair break and an honest profit. The 50 to 60 tractors that motorcaded through Davis County last Friday afteraided noon moved along at a brisk pace by the Utah Highway Patrol. came from northern Utah, some tractors arrived from Utah and neighboring counties to the south, according to a spokesman for the farmers. out water was not scarce. With people cooperating as they did last summer, we should be no worse off than we were last year, Mr. Winegar said. But he pointed out that in all cases, water in the seven Weber Basin water reservoirs is down from last year. He emphasized that the group is comprised of individual farmers, ranchers and agricultural businessmen As one northern Utah farmer yelled as he passed through south Davis County en route to the State Capitol: We want, money, not promises. IN UTAH, there were more than 125 tractors and several hundred farmers and friends participating in the march to the state capitol. The farmers were friendly and courteous. But they were cussed by some motorists who felt the tractorcade was impeding traffic. cant eke Redbook Magazine. By ROSELYN KIRK extension of the completion date for the construction of a $4.3 million drought relief project to pump water out of Willard Bay will allow Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to complete the project without losing federal fundAn ing. WAYNE Winegar, manager of the water district, said the district is shooting for the completion of the construction project by Dec. 31, allowing the district until the extended Jan. 31 deadline to complete details. Although the emergency drought project was set for completion on Nov. 30, water district officials reported to the board late last week that the project will be completed extended before the deadline. The facilities will allow the water district to pump 40,000 feet of water out of Willard Bay in exchange for 40,000 feet of water stored in mountain reservoirs. IVAN FLINT, a water dis- trict official said that final phases of the project are un- derway as Graven Brothers Construction Company conmetal tinues to lay the casings that surround the 2.8 mile pipeline, much of which is laid underground paralleling the streets in Roy. h completed, the projects will result in the When water from Willard Bay being pumped into the Davis-WebCanal near Roy and used in Davis County. MR. FLINT showed slides to the water board indicating how employees from Graven Brothers Construction Com was developing over Utah. The whole country is getting water, but us. However, according to a report by Jimmy Kostoff, pany are presently burrowing under Interstate 15 to construct the casing prior to connecting with the Davis-Weber Canal. He said that two men are at work on shifts, mov- that the Weber Basin emergency drought project is ing about 16 feet a day to complete galvanized steel probably the largest that has been funded this year by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under the drought package. The board expressed approval has that the project since progressed rapidly funding only became available early this spring. casing which will enclose the water pipe. Other casings have been constructed to allow overhead water pipes to span the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad tracks in Roy. E.H. KNUDSEN Construction Company laid the first portion of the pipe, Mr. Flint said. The second section of pipe is being laid by Van Stavem Company. That company continues to install the water pipe in the casing built under the freeway. In addition to the laying of the pipe, two other construc-- tion companies were awarded bids to complete the equaliz-- . reservoir at 3500 West and ' ing 5200 South in Roy and build a power plant and pump house ' at the same site. Parsons Construction Company has almost completed the construction of the reservoir, but pumps have not been installed in the pumping station at the reservoirs although the five, 250 horsepower pumps have been delivered and are ready to install. Greet Wooden Toy Line Perfect for the TODDLER on Brothers T-SHI- s4,.s6 RTS struction Company in City will place the pumps and then build a steerbuilding to cover the pumps, Mr. Flint said. The pumps, motors and electrical supplies pointed out that is the obligation of the district to deliver the water if municipalities should demand 100 percent, if this happened, there would be no water left for agricultural users. LAST YEAR agricultural water users carried over 10,500 acre feet of water, in each municipality could be given an account of the water that they had carried over, but that further commitments need not be made at this point. At the present time, according to the report made by Mr. Kostoff, the water in storage in the seven reser- voirs has increased in these amounts since Oct. 15: Causey Reservoir, 1,250 acre feet; Lost Creek, 602 acre feet; Willard Bay, 1,071 acre feet; Wanship Reservoir, no gain; Pineview, 1,080 acre feet; and East Canyon, 1,810 acre feet and Echo, 10,280 acre feet. addition to cutting their water use by over 50 percent, Mr. Winegar said. At TV the present time, the district has 52,000 acre feet in storage. Mr. Winegar said additional water will be available from wells and water which can be pumped from Willard Bay when the drought relief project is Repair All makes, reasonable rates, FAST SERVICE Phone With peoples cooperation, we will be in no worse shape than last year, he said. completed. 376-819- 6 Bill Brimley 3 DAYS ONLY OFF Salt-Lak- December 15, 16, 17 Convert empty bottles into attractive terranium gardens. are available at the site, awaiting the completion of the project. Mr. Winegar said that although he could not document this information. Sunset VALU-DRU- G Make your youngster personal by cutting out the letters in his or her name 307 W. 1300 N. 773-714- 9 (using knit' fabric) and e to the machine-appliqu- shirt. Davis Farm Co-o- p At Savings OLD FASHIONED 595 Popcorn Poppers 195 et 320 N. MAIN, KAYSVILLE 376-913- 8 4 Practical Gift for Green Thumbers GARDENING TOOLS Brand STORAGE cans 35 Lb. iSSS: SPICES & FLAVORINGS for holiday cooking tm 55 N. Main - Kaysville - 766-094- 4 Sat. daily Open Operated by Davis High School Student 3-- 6 water commitments. Although board members NEIL Olmstead, Weber Basin attorney suggested that PRUNING EQUIPMENT WOODCUTS THE t I reservoirs since Oct. 15. The to store about 300 acre feet a day in Willard Bay, including surplus water used to generate power. Mr. Winegar said the water from Willard Bay will be important in helping Weber Basin to meet water commitments. Keith Jensen, Weber County Commissioner and a member of the water board, urged that the district not be in too big a hurry to announce that municipalities would receive their culinary district hopes if that demand should be made. But, Mr. Jensen said, : The municipal water user is some given the option to give of that water to the farmer whether they have' title to the water or not." Con- your Gift List. DAVIS HIGH storage has increased in is not hopeful. Mr. Winegar said that the district is obligated to supply 100 percent of the water to 1978 municipal water users in ALL TOY & WOODY MR. KOSTOFF also said reservoirs are empty and ! NELSON Co-O- p A Uintas, as measured last week, had 4.9 inches of water' content as compared to .5 at this same time last year. The emergency relief project will allow the water district to extend the water coverage from Willard Bay into parts of Davis County. Prior to construction, Weber Basin Water has been available only in small areas adjacent to the bay. CASE GOODS Unique Gifts For the Home, Family or Friends although there are some spots with snowfall measurement, at this point the water picture watershed ago. For homemade root beer Interesting measured by Soil Conservation experts. According to that report, Trial Lake in the mountain BOARD member Ezra Clark said, The whole Weber Basin Water Project amazes me. Davis County could only have supported half as many people if the project had not been constructed 20 years Bottle Cappers NOVEL GIFTS & CRAFTS BUT HE pointed out that without snowfall that picture will be dismal since "all the that in all cases, water ble. -4 y Weber Basin engineer, one showed sign positive increased water in the high 10-- 6 Wholesale Priced Highest Quality yj STOCKING STUFFERS GLOVES Leather & Cloth1 PLANT CARE ITEMS |