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Show OCTOBER 13, 1987 L, Crime Solver Crime Solvers and Ogden Police are searching for leads in the theft of two limousines stolen from and Myers Mortuary in Ogden Roy- - During the night of Sept. 13, a back door to the Ogden Mortuary was pried open. The thieves entered and found some keys in an office and stole a 1987 Lincoln Continental worth $40,000. A 1982 Chevrolet van was also stolen from the Ogden location and driven to the Roy Mortuary, where the thieves stole a 1979 Lincoln Continental worth $15,000. Reports indicate that one limousine was spotted at 5 a.m. in Pleasant View. Both limousines were later abandoned, one at the Harmons shopping plaza in Roy and the other in a north Ogden residential area at 150 E. 3100 N. One suspect was described to 18 police as a white male, 57, years of age, blonde shoulder length hair and wore levis and a dark jacket. Davis residents named to literacy commission By TOM HARALDSEN has appointed two local Utah Governor Norm Bangerter one he hopes residents to a newly created literacy commission, or school a diploma, equivalent, will help every Utahn earn high 2000. . the year by will initiate a project The Governors Literacy Commission to initiative encourage prisoners ACCESS a three-pafor literacy in standards set higher literacy skills, and train adults with defiant hteracy sk, Is. barriers keepLow levels of literacy are one of the greatest he stated. Being people out of productive employment, we have the opportunity to so is high, rate cause Utahs literacy workforce in the counset the goal of having the best educated deficient with literacy skills in our try We need to include adults need to encouralso we and plans for economic development,skills overall. better to develop age all adults The Commissions work will continue through December. It consists of four parts: the ACCESS steering committee, and Graduate, No which are No Read-N- o three Read-N- o Parole and Literacy and Economic Development. named to the State senator Haven Barlow of Layton has been Read-N- o committee is Graduate No On the steering committee. The School in Farmington. Mountain High from Vik Arnold, subcommittee also inEconomic Development and Literacy cludes Senator Barlow as a member. , rt puS Mi V PHOTO WO BY ROGER TUTTLE LOWGER 'TIED' DOWN? As the sign in the back window of this vehicle spotted in Davis County indicates, the driver seems to have something to say about her former spouse. We wonder if that tie hanging out the back was really around someones neck when our photog caught this shot. Packaging should be attractive, but safe By DENNIS HINKAMP Consumer Information Writer Utah State University packaging. It should be functional and attractive, but also protect us. The new buzz word in packaging is tamper-eviderather than tamper resistant. Not only is it almost impossible to make a package truly resistant to tampering, but many consumers complained nt Would you recognize oatmeal in the supermarket if it didnt come in a round cardboard box? How many used bleach bottles and mayonnaise jars are around your house? If you dig really deep Ill bet you can even find some Fred Flintstone glasses that formerly held grape jelly. Although nothing will sell a truly ' terrible product for long, packaging is an important part of a nutritious breakfast. ..No, what I really mean is that packaging is an important part of our buying decisions. Well, on second thought, in the case of some breakfast food the package may be more nutritious than the contents, but Ill save that for another column. A few horrible incidents of poisons put into packaged products over the past several years have put a new perspective on that tamper-resistapackages were so tightly sealed that they were becoming too consumer resistant. nt tion is also blamed on one outbreak of food poisoning. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the outbreak was caused by parents dipping their fingers in baby food containers to taste it for their children and then putting it back on the shelf. As a result, baby foods were among the first products to receive tamper-evidepackaging. nt Aside from tamper-evide- So,, rather than complex caps and security devices, most tamper-resistapackaging has a simple cellophane seal and a warning to packaging, squeezables are one of the biggest trends in packaging. There are squeezeable versions of should not be bought if the seal is broken. Prior to the much publicized product posionings in 1982, packaging was designed primarily to keep consumers in check. Consumers switching caps from a lower priced product to a higher priced one was a common problem. Inadvertent contamina sauce, salad dressing and ice cream toppings. Although squeezables are handy and unbreakable, Packaging magazines survey of consumer preferences found that glass is still viewed as the best container for preserving freshness and taste. In the not too distant future are beverage cans that cool themselves. Chemical coolant is re-- , leased when the tab is popped, nt the consumer that the product tamper-resista- nt DR. BARNES IS HONORED nt Steve Romney, left, member of the Davis County Board of Health, Dr. D. Keith Barnes an award for founding the countys health services 50presents years ago durinq anniversary activities in Farmington. Dr, Barnes nephew, Knute Barnes, a medical director of student health services at the University of Washington looks on mayonnaise, catsup, barbecue EXPRESS YOUR VIEWPOINT IN A LETTER TO THE EDITOR i LAYTON Narsmy business is in the Mitchells blood By CHERIE HUBER Lee Mitchell, owner of Mitchells Nursery in Kaysville and Salt Lake, has been in the nursery business for a long time. As a young boy, 50 years ago, he worked in the Kirkland Nursery in Bountiful which his father managed. So it was natural that when he finished his military service, Lee should work in landscaping himself. Then 27 years ago, he went into the nursery business for himself. Although he would admit that being in the nursery business is not the easiest way of earning a living, there is a sense of accomplishment. When you look back five years later and see the plants you sold growing and thriving, theres a good feeling of accomplishment. Thats why I stay in the business, he says. He also enjoys getting information out to people on how they can do better for their plants. In fact, hes on both radio and television answering gardening questions. In the past, people have felt that just planting shrubs was enough. Now they are beginning to see the wisdom of planning. Lee also points out that a beautiful yard starts long before the first tree is planted. "The biggest challenge is to get the proper grading and contour to the lot. What the builder does is usually not adequate. Proper placement of shrubs and trees is also essential. You should seek professional help before you plant, so you are aware of the mature size of the plantings. Many people are guilty of underplanting or overplanting. While everyone has their favorite trees, its important to get trees that will create the environment you are trying to achieve. Maples have become very popular, with 12 varieties of maples now on the market. They are popular because thej' are tolerant of many different soils, Code officer named Layton Citys newest employee is Julie Cowley, code enforcement officer. Her job will be to handle all zoning problems from weeds to illegal fences. Ms. Cowley will work with the community development department and will also deal with specific referrals from the police department. She has the classification of a Category II police officer with the power to issue citations. This is the same category as a reserve police officer. Ms. Cowley came to Layton from West Valley City where she worked in a similar position for three years. She was an animal control officer for one of those years. For nine months she worked under the housing authority securing homes for the homeless and arranging for home repairs. Although Ms. Cowley started training as a police officer, she found the code enforcement job more interesting and challenging. She believes the contribution she makes to Layton City will be noticeable. Layton should be a JULIE COWLEY cleaner, more respectable city. There should be more civic pride. My work will help increase the tax base. There are many businesses in Layton that are not licensed. I will be working with this problem, she states. CDJH fetes Wardell PHOTO BY CHERIE HUBER BUSINESS IS GROWING Mitchells nursery in Kaysville is alive and thriving, another part of the Mitchell saga that has seen owner Lee Mitchell involved in the nursery business for over 50 years. annuals for the 1988 spring market. hundreds of fertilizers and a and because they thrive when other trees are succumbing to disease. Maples also stand up well under high winds if they have been properly watered with deep water rather than surface water. Annual flowers, those that must be preplanted each spring, are also becoming more and more popular. He points out that in this area, more money is spent per capita on landscaping than anywhere in the nation. Mitchells Nursery in Kaysville, which is visible from the freeway, has been open for six years. Three more green houses will be added to that facility this winter. Much of that area will be used for starting V Mitchells Nursery and Gift in Salt Lake is at 2184 E. 3300 S. Now is also the time to do fall bulb planting for spring color. New varieties and colors are available that were not possible before, so almost any desired look can be created with color combinations. "In the past you could depend on white, red, and yellow. Now any shade of color the homeowner desires is available, from orange to lavender to black. Gardening has also become much more technical through the years. Forty years ago they were using three fertilizers and four chemicals for insects. Now there are thousand chemicals to pick from. That makes it all the more important to consult with a professional for proper selection. "Nine more chemicals will be removed from the shelves as of January 1 because they pollute the environment. That makes it important to get current information on which chemicals to use, rather than use something that has been stored qh a shelf in the garage for the past several years. Chemicals should be disposed of properly if they have been stored for more than a year. Liquids also lose their potency if they have been frozen, he said. LAYTON The September Student of the Month from Central Davis Junior High School was Tori Wardell, the daughter of George and Janet Wardell. She was honored at the Layton Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon held Sept. 3 at the Valley View Golf Course. Tori is the studentbody presi dent. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and the CLASS (Cubs Lead Against Substance Abuse) vice president. Tori erjoys many sports including swimming, tennis, jogging and biking. She and her family hosted a Japanese exchange student. Tori hopes to visit Japan and study the Japanese culture. Chamber honors Olson LAYTON Representing North Layton Junior High School as the Layton Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month for September was Allyson Olson, daughter of Glenn Olson and Kathy Steindorf. She was honored at the monthly Chamber luncheon held Sept. 3 at the Valley View Golf Course. She has attended Morgan Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary in Weber County and North Layton. Allyson has received many scholastic honors including the Hope of America Award. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the French Club at North Layton. |