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Show MARCH 3, 1987 '(CvCBOdDjjDS By Brian Gray Cant winfor losing Theres more than a bit of irony. ..Government is frequently asked to operate more like a sound business--an- d yet, when it applies a proven business principle, it receives a The case in point is Layton City, a community whose government has received its fair share of negative press in recent years while trying to cope with explosive growth. Its easy to be in Laytons case, its also easy critical of city govemment--buto applaud a recent decision. The decision stems from Laytons opening of its new wave pool, a 500,000 gallon swimming facility currently unmatched in Davis County. For many years, Layton operated a marginal uncovered pool and, during winter months, encouraged its residents to travel to the Clearfield swimming complex. But with Laytons population growth notched in the top five statewide, the voters bonded for the new facility which opened last fall. With the opening came another realization: In order to make the pool a profitable enterprise, it would have to attract swimmers from outside the city boundaries. City residents would outreceive a discount when purchasing a swimming pass--bd or siders were more than welcome to lay down cash and ride the citys waves. even So the city made a sound business judgment... To attract swimmers, it should advertise. And the advertising medium it chose was the billboard, 18 of them splashing the wave story from North Ogden to Provo for a package price that city manager Bruce Barton says was a good deal. Maybe it was a good deal and maybe it wasnt. But at least the city understood the advantages of marketing their product, a Chapter One in any economics textbook. So far, so one of the billboards popped in the: neighboring city of Clearfield. From the hue and cry of Clearfield City officials, one would have thought the Axis Powers were pouring troops over the border. The Clearfield Parks and. Recreation Department director said the billboard was under-- j Clearfield handed and tacky, an attempt to lure citizens (and their money) into foreign territory. A Clearfield councilman suggested that Clearfield place a sign of its own in Layton and the city manager gravely agreed to study the possibility. Clearfield's rationale was that it had tried to attract pool users, too, but it had always avoided advertising in Roy since that city had operated its own complex. Clearfield had been a gentleman. ..Layton was acting like a barbarian. Well, lets applaud the barbarians! In todays marketplace, taxwise, an obligation--t- o Layton City has a perfect right--anadvertise its product. In previous years. Clearfield had a better product with its covered pool. But now Layton has built a better mousetrap. As Barton succinctly said, we have a wave pool and they dont. it is a fine If Clearfield is proud of its swimming pool-a- nd billboards and begin the about it should stop grumbling facility marketing its own pool. Let Clearfield erect a sign outside Layton mayor Richard McKenzies bedroom window... Let it campaign to increase visispend a few dollars on a direct-mators to the Clearfield pool. Let Clearfield do what any intelligent businessman would do, instead of wringing its hands and crying foul play. In the meantime, Layton should avoid any embarrassment t over their billboards. After all, the city officials wanted waves, and they got them. And Im glad they are making waves in Clearfield, too. tongue-lashin- g. t, I made the mistake years ago of calling the , KAYSVILLE rinky-din; Library City Kaysville Have I ever learned to bury those words! In fact, the new city library deserves my utmost respect and : in polite, any comments I make from hereon out should be muffled tones. As a library lover and former worker between the stacks and can now catalogs, Im thrilled at what Kaysville citizens may also participate in that enjoy. And forjust $5, ' privilege. I want to extend my hearty thanks and congratulations to all whove worked so tirelessly for the day when the new facility opened its doors last Feb. 16. From Mayor Gerald Purdy on down through the city council to city employees, including administrator John Thacker, though those who really had their work cut out such as librarian Joan Christiansen, thanks! There was another time, three or four years ago, when I thought Kaysville ought to throw in the towel and join the libcounty system. Prospects looked good for some sort of in located be to the even countys headquarters rary maybe . south Layton or north Kaysville. stood their City officials and aficionados of a local library reward. their have Sure, it at long last, they ground. Today, doesnt have everything. But neither does Davis Countys, as its staff will readily admit. But then we cant all have the Library of Congress. And what we dont have we can always request through interlibrary loan. k. , - , year-aroun- d non-residen- ts ut hard-earne- COULD SPRING BE NEAR? Dressed in shirt sleeves and hair flying, Wendy Bramble, left, and Lisa Bierwolf enjoy hanging from the crossbars as they take advantage of a few days of springlike weather. good--unt- il god-feari- Reflex-Journa- . FREDERICK D. MAYES SELENEAS GERHARDT n il ' - ' Higher tipping fee Parents called to NDJH economic factor, commissioner says r conference time again CLEARFIELD Its at North Davis Junior High School. Parents are invited to meet with teachers Wednesday, March parent-teache- from p.m. 1- -6 Teachers will be on hand to meet with parents at their venience. Further information is available by calling 774-743- con- By CHERIE HUBER 0. Awareness sought The Association of Retarded Citizens of Davis County has launched an awareness campaign to call attention to the needs and abilities of children and adults with mental retardation. The campaign coincides with Mental Retardation Month in March proclaimed nationally by President Reagan and locally by Governor Norman Bangerter. The ARC has joined with Johnson and Johnson in this nationwide promotion. With each sale of VINITA JEAN TRAMBLE Johnson and Johnson bandaids and first aid products, a percentage goes to the local ARC unit in Davis County. Johnson and Johnson has also made first aid kits which will sell locally for $10. Five dollars of that will stay with Davis County ARC to help with the expenses of the group home and other projects they are currently involved with. March is a great time to watch for coupons in the newspapers for the Johnson and Johnson products. Watch for the displays in your local stores and businesses. Stencil class starting Layton City Recreation is offering a stenciling class for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Registration is now being accepted at the new Layton City Swimming Pool Complex and Parks and Recreation Office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The participants will learn the craft of stenciling and 4-- For more information call The class will be held in the Old Layton City Recreation Parks and Recreation Building. 546-858- 0. CLEARFIELD The 1,600 students at Clearfield Job Corps have elected a new slate of officers to run their student government association. A senate and house of representatives are elected, each with committees representing various operational functions of the center. Representatives to the two legislative bodies are elected in each of Through a written referral system, the students present recommendations, requests and questions to the administration. Frederick D. Mayes, 22, of Brooklyn, New York, has been elected president. He came to the center in January, 1985, and has earned his general education certificate and completed leadership training. He plans on entering the e after graduation. Army Vice president is Vinita Jean Tramble, 21, of Shawnee, Okla., and more recently, Denver, Colo. She has served as a Special Olym- full-tim- Aerobics to be offered the Old Parks and Recreation Layton City Recreation is offering aerobics classes Monday thru Thursdays. The registration fee is $12 for twice a week schedule and $ 1 8 for three or more classes a week 437 Wasatch Drive. A pass may be purchased for $5 to use in conjunction with the aerobics classes. schedule. All classes are held from 9 p.m. in the room in March 9. For more information call 8-- dance-gymnasti- cs 2-- 2-- p.m. The program will feature tumbling and gymnastic classes for pics volunteer, as student sergeant-of-arm- s and worked part time. She is attending the clerical program and hopes to pursue a career in business management. Seleneas Gerhardt, the new secretary, hails from Fort Collins, Colo., and has been at Clearfield since February 1986. She earned her general education certificate and is now completing her high school diploma. She also coached in the special Olympics and is manager of the men s varsity basketball team. She hopes to complete college and become a travel agent. Treasurer Clarence Medina is from Las Vegas, New Mexico. The 19 year old has been at Clearfield since May, 1985 and holds several leadership positions. He is completing his general education certificate and is enrolled in health occupations. He hopes to earn the emergency medical technical certification in addition to owning his own glass etching business. Building, a Classes will begin Monday, 546-858- 0. Registration under way Layton City Recreation will conduct registration for its Spring Session beginning Monday, March 2 from 7 p.m. in the gymnastics room at the new Parks and Recreation Building, by the new wave pool. Registration will run for three days, March 2, 3 and 4 from 7 CLARENCE MEDINA Clearfield Job Corps elects new officers the centers 25 dormitories. several projects will be completed. The class will be held on Thursday, March 5 and Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. The cost of the class will be $15. Enrollment is limited. steam-saun- young people between the ages of 3 to 18. Classes are scheduled by a child's age and level of ability. Registration must be done in person by a parent or guardian. Fee is $20 for the 11 week session. Participants y will be able to choose a Monday-Wednesda- or class session. Classes Tuesday-Thursda- Monday, March 9. l. -- d, 11 Im happy to be back in my old chair and old desk as editor of I always wanted to do a column the first time the around but never got to it. And now, its only taken me two months to get to that point! ;; I hope to make it a regular habit, something you can either look for or make a point of avoiding with each issue. Im calling it North. Winds not because the East Wind here J is that bad Im sure its much stronger in Bountiful but the V name seemed to ring true with me. I hope to dwell on issues of interest, concern, importance to North County. This is where the countys real growth has been for the past decade and it seems only to be continuing. :r; Our economy is expanding from the Freeport Center to 5 around the Layton Hills Mall to many points in between and . beyond. Were a diverse community and yet perhaps more ... homogeneous than many areas around the country. Weve got our share of problems, but then by the same token, we can be proud of many accomplishments, as well. There may be times Ill take shots of a written sort against-certaiactions when I feel necessary. Then again, there will be times Ill heap what some may feel is undue praise on a person or ' group when thats seemingly appropriate. Im open to your ideas. concems and questions. As I said, this - - - is a column about and for North County. ' " Until next time. y will begin Try cross country skiing Layton City Recreation and Ogden Touring Co. is sponsoring a Cross Country ski class. The class will provide the beginner in a family setting with instruction in equipment, clothing, cross country ski techniques and safety. The class will consist of a classroom or dryland session involving learning how to put on equipment, the use of the equipment and clothing. The second class will consist of on snow classes for instruction on how to cross country ski and a ' tour. The dry land session will be held Wednesday, March 4 at 8 p.m. in the old Parks and Recreation build 6-- ing located at 437 Wasatch Drive, Layton. The following Saturday, March 7 the class will meet at Ogden Touring Co. at 1742 Washington Blvd., Ogden at 8:30 a.m. Instruction and touring is the program for the day. Participatants must be five years old. Registration is now being taken at the Layton City Parks and Recreation Department at 465 N. 273 E. at the new wave pool complex. Registration fee is $20 per family. If equipment is needed it will be $5 per participant for rentals. For more information call Layton City Parks and Recreation Enrollment is limited. at 546-858- Commissioner Glen Saunders introduced the bad news about increased tip fees for the bum plant by citing economic changes. He said that the decrease in the price of natural gas, a changing insurance picture and lower interest earnings on bond monies have all affected the amount that will have to be charged to dump garbage at the plant. Natural gas prices have affected the tip fee more significantly than we originally thought, the Commissioner said citing the 31 percent decrease in the price of natural gas since the bum plant was begun. Many things are still being looked at that could affect the final outcome, he also said. In 1984 the tip fee per ton for private garbage haulers was estimated to be about $ 14. Current estimates push that figure up to almost $20 per ton. In 1984 R.W. Beck estimated that the cost per household would be about $ 1 .50 per month. New projections show that the cost will start at about $2.30 and could rise to $3 per month. Board members were shown a chart that indicated that gas prices had risen sharply over a nine year period and then began to drop when the bum contract was signed. , According to the contract with Hill Air Force Base, Hill will pay 90 percent of what it would have cost to generate the steam on base to the plant. Hill is protected from rising prices by a ceiling of the Consumer Price Index plus four percent that goes into effect a year after the plant is in operation. The district is also protected by a low price floor. The price of natural gas is now 20 percent below what it was in 1975, figured in 1975 dollars. Any increase in gas prices in the first year will help the plants profit picture. Any further decrease in gas prices will hurt it. The possibility of a leveraged lease was also discussed but turned down for now. A private concern could buy the bum plant and lease it back to the district. Savings from certain tax advantages would help lower the operating costs. Another problem the district will have to confront is getting the private haulers to bring their garbage to the bum plant. The Board of Health can revoke the license of any hauler who does' not comply, the possibility of raising the per household cost and dropping the price for commercial haulers was also Meflex-JJourn- al Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010 Weekly newspaper published at Layton, Utah every Tuesday, In the Interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Address all correspondence to 197 North Mala Laytoa Utah 84041. 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