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Show r r ; - r T - . r i may' 'Copies ol the 'be purchased at the Reflex Office, ) 197 N. Main, tayton Reflex-Journ- 5 (M-F- and . Maverlk, Maverlk, Maverlk, 861 2014 67 R8's One Stop, I N. N. 1000 400 N, Layton W, Main, Layton Layton 135 & Main, Kaysvllle 25 Per Copy T efflex Davis Cantor Route Preoort US Pootage BULK RATE PAID CUPPER ML6HNG COMPAW 76 South Main Street BcxsitNut UlcRr 64010 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1987 Return to grass roots Clipper takes on countywide format beginning Jan. 6 By TOM HARALDSEN Beginning January 6, 1988, the Davis County Clipper is returning to its grass roots. At that time, well once again publish one issue a week, on Wednesdays, with an expanded, county wide format featuring news from Sunset to North Salt Lake. It was in 1891 that the Clippers original publisher, John Stahle, Sr., started the countys first newspaper, focusing on local news and happenings. Thirteen years later, publisher John S. White began a newspaper called the Argus in Farmington, eventually moving the operation to Kaysville and printing the newspaper at a commercial printers. That printer produced labels for the countys tomato canning industry, and the newspaper became the Kaysville Weekly Reflex. Mr. Stahles son, John Jr., later began the Layton News Journal in that community, as newspapering flourished in Davis County. The Weekly Reflex passed into the hands of the Epperson family, where two generations published the paper until it was eventually sold to Andy Anderson. Mr. Stahle, Jr., eventually sold the Journal to the Inland Printing Co., then purchased both the Reflex and News Journal in 1935. Since that time, the Clipper and have combined to give Davis County the news about die community people and whats happening. That tradition will be renewed with the combination of both papers into one which will serve the county readership which we have loved and for which we have cared during the last 97 years. Reflex-Journ- al With that change will come a number of other changes of which readers should be aware: Obituaries and other photos turned in for publication will now be charged at a rate of $5. Stories submitted for publication are still printed free. The photo charge is to cover increases in the costs of the film used to produce photos in the Clipper. All sales contracts will end Dec. 31 , 1987. New contracts need to be signed by all advertisers currently under contract and those wishing t) advertise by contract. Due to the lower price, contracts will be paid in advance. All proofs from advertisers need to be signed and returned one week before publication. There will be a 10 percent late fee for those coming h) after the deadling wishing to be iocluded in that weeks paper. A new feature of the Clipper is our Religion page, which will include news from ail community churches as well as LDS missionary news. We invite members of all faiths to supply us with news of happenings at their churches which are open to the public, and thank those whove already begun participating. The Clipper will also be sent, beginning January 6, to all Reflex-Journ- al subscribers in north Davis County. Both newspapers have been combined to better serve our readership. All of the south county area, from Farmington to North Salt Lake, will receive complete ad coverage as the Davis County Advertiser mailing list has been ex panded to include everyone. Charlotte Mahi, manager of the Clipper, invites all who have comments, suggestions, complaints, 5 , or etc. to give us a call at drop in at 76 South Main in Bountiful. Beginning with the new year, the Clipper will also seek the best News Tip of the Week, as you, our readers, help us keep abreast of happenings in the area. Watch for more details on this. 295-22- 1 Were anxious to hear from you whether in person, on the phone, or through a letter to the editor. Weve been your hometown newspaper for 97 years, and were just beginning! Ask questions before donating tions programs By TOM BUSSELBERG Christmas is a BOUNTIFUL -time for giving. ... in to seems the get Everyone spirit, including the innumerable charitable organizations that request your financial assistance through letters and telephone calls. There are some concerns that a potential giver might keep in mind, says Larry Burdett, Davis County United Way executive director. Hes quick to emphasize that I . management and fund-raisin- ex- g independent accounting firm? Does the organization have an active, responsible volunteer governing board of trustees? Does the particular charitable group have a clear statement of penses? Is the organization providing services in your community? Who decides how your charitable donation is spent? Are the organizations publicity and promotional materials ethical and accurate? What does the charity claim? How does it deliver? Mr. Burdett advises that you check with such groups as the United Way to obtain a track record on the agency. He also emphasizes asking frank questions to those at the agency in question yourself. You might also check with the Internal Revenue Service and the Better Business Bureau to find out if others have had problems with the agency. Some 400,000 charitable organizations exist across the country. Get peace of mind while trying to cope with the rising tide of requests, while still feeling that youre doing your part by just asking some questions and doing some checking, Mr. Burdett adds. His agency may be reached by purpose, calling havent seen any problems in Davis County with local agencies but adds, there have been some in the state, such as in Utah County. They had a high overhead and less money was going into their programs. Its always good to ask questions, he emphasizes, offering the following advice: Does the organization publish an annual report and provide it upon request? Does that annual re- port contain a detailed annual fe and services address that stated purpose? Does it have a responsible program, along with responsible budget that has been certified by an and do the organiza 295-667- 7. ' PHOTO BY GARY BLODGETT SERENE, BUT FRIGID Sun peeks through clouds for just a few minutes on Christmas Day to cast shadows throughout Farmington City Park, 200 South 200 East. First major snowfall of the season came on the first day of winter and provided Davis County with a white Christmas. Therell probably be many more wintery days before spring, but at least the days are getting longer and will eventually get warmer. Director sought At the last meeting of the Davis County FARMINGTON Board of Education, Supt. Richard Kendell recommended hire person to serve as director of the Davis District ing a Foundation. The responsibilities of this individual would be to work with businesses, service organizations and community groups to obtain funds for education from these private sectors. Dr. Kendell explained there is support for public schools in the community and the director should be an individual, possibly retired, from private business that was trained in fundraising work and foundation soliciting. Applications will be taken up until Jan. 15, 1988. It is hoped that the position can be filled by March 1, 1988. half-tim- Junior high addition planned To handle FARMINGTON increased enrollment at the junior high school level without building additional buildings, the Davis County Board of Education has authorized an addition to Central Davis Junior High School in Layton. At the last board meeting the architectural firm of Cromwall, Evans and Fife was hired to design the addition which will probably be 12 rooms on the south end of the building in property recently acquired by the school district. Central Davis was opened in 1953 with 40 teaching stations. Students came from Layton, Kaysville and Farmington. Today, after several additions the enrollment at Central exceeds 1100 students, a population larger than the ones educated at Bountiful or Woods Cross High Schools. Projected cost for the addition between $ and $1.5 million. The completion date is set for August, 1989. Dr. Dean Penrod, Assistant Superintendent for support services, will be 1 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Bountiful Jeep Posse pulls off daring rescue from mountain top By GARY R. BLODGETT A daring rescue operaFRANCIS PEAK tion by Bountiful Jeep Posse members on snowmobiles saved two motorists stranded on top of Francis Peak during the height of Tuesdays snow storm. i 3 A half dozen units from the Bountiful Jeep Posse used snowmobiles to reach the drive truck had youths whose mud in and snow on axle the to down bogged mountain of the pass. top who were brought out of the The two mountain during a heavy blizzard about 4 p.m. had spent the night (Monday) in Wednesday the truck with only the heater to keep them from freezing to death, according to Centerville Police Sgt. Russell Furse. i ! r 4 They had enough gasoline to operate the heater enough to keep from freezing for perhaps one more night, said Sgt. Furse. "Both wore only light jackets and were not prepared for a winter stay in the mountains. They did not have any food or water. Darren Green and Sgt. Furse said the two admitted that they foolishly had not prepared for such a trip over the top of the mountain. They are very lucky young men, he said, adding that the Bountiful Jeep Posse really put their lives on the line in this rescue attempt. He said they started out Tuesday morning drive vehicles but (before the storm) in were forced to turn back because visibility was less than 50 feet. After sitting it out for an hour or so, the this time on snow posse took off again Jeff Robinson mobiles. They reached the young men shortly after noon and were safely out of the mountain about 4 p.m. It was a blizzard all the way up the mountain with extremely limited visibility, said one jeep posse member. Theres no way they could have made it off the mountain alive Lf they had attempted to go on foot. They were wise to stay with the vehicle and wait for help." The rescued twosome were mighty happy to see the posse on their snowmobiles. I dont think we could have made it off the mountain without being rescued. You certainly saved our lives, the two commented to rescuers. Sgt. Furse said the two learned some important lessons that should be passed on to others: 1. They failed to notify anyone of their intended trip into the mountains. 2. They were very They were not properly dressed; they did not have food and water or provisions for building a fire and setting up a camp (if necessary). 3. They did not have a shovel or other facilities to help in case the vehicle became stuck. 4. They did not heed the weather reports that a heavy snow storm was expected into the area. Of course they did not intend on getting stuck or stranded in any way, but they knew of that possibility and were not prepared for such a thing happening," Sgt. Furse noted. He did praise the young men, however, for staying with the vehicle especially under such adverse conditions. They are mighty lucky to be alive and the Bountiful Jeep Posse can certainly be praised for saving their lives while risking their own, the sergeant concluded. |