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Show r--.. w A l.. vi T1 WAY 18. 1978 THURSDAY, - Vtl A MI I By GARY R. FIODGI TT U'M IUMT L I !M A II i ' id- 5 1 UN f li lep'ium stria d" i n! ral ol lot-- I ),i . i lcl ji.irv si Unit mi I) nix lln-- i s o Mount m; have been tin enough like they have been disc i minuted takii g at turn to telephone survi v ii iiiitiiee head --J by State Senator Haven I Barlow and late Ref rsentat ives James Hansen ind I rankhn III! Y Fill, .i, mist fm too many years and are id n niislv tlit' situation, aiiord ng to a K - I heres no quest lull that we have In n disi mint a ted u mist ul! the-- e Vi nis, said Hi pic si illative H insi n of i e have been pas ing an outlandish fee for ai rniri 'on Pn service o(f red I'll bet ihtre's no other pl.ue like ntral Davis I ountv in all of the Mountain Bell system HETHIN (I w explained (hat subsi ribets with W)7 prefixes tmlv to North Salt t ake or I avion armington) can call ithoi.it a toll i a'l Sub-c- r tiers with 37( prefixes can call only to Clearfield unJ I armington Without a toll charge and 825 prefixes can call Ogden without extra charge but can call no further south than Kay s Hie LVf.N THE south Davis County area (south of Farmington) is at a d'sadvantage because subscribers there can phone to Salt Lake County hut not tall beyond I in our own county without a toll charge, Representative Hansen noted He compared this to Salt Lake County where residents can call from one end of the county to the other without jiaying a toll charge IF SALT LAKE subscribers were as limited to .k .s we in Davis Countv. a caller could telephone no futther than from North lemple to 21o) South without extra cost," said Representative Hansen "Just place that restriction on them a few days and listen to them si team. Well, weve been livirg with that kind of restricted service for many, many years and it's time we " got some kind of consideration So whats the solution7 DAViS COUNTY subscribers are asking for equitable service as Salt Lake County thusly: Be allowed to call the entire county without a toll v - uadi-Iiuiiiill- . 1 ! v OM. PlUIION - pit pari d Its Hie I t a h Attorney sinks similar It inphone sirvice as Salt ake and U t hi r i nu t. s, and a si i mid petition for improved telephone pn pared by cnmernid it si i. m asks tfiat the Mount cm "lelepfmie (uni-uiv rt bate some of tin i os! it sn iw c barging if it c an not provide this ad led serve e ' can't erupt asie enough that we arc not asking for aiivthmg special or be granted anv priviltgis, we are only asking for what is fair as ( mnpared to other areas, said Representative Hansen in nowl ton UUVLC (i hif.C w ii h !iiHu', i Si i ii ( ii m mission iv luiu1 7 ui t fit- D.ivis School District will 45 State S r t I .inning! hi gm al Fl a rn and lon'min at 2 p m and at 7 p m alii! as many Rubin is invited omagi d ti .tin ml mi t tings as possible Meanwhile, two pt mus ate In mg circulated lhiuughout Davis ( cicintv wln h the ( i ntral Davis ( nuntv Ii t m v one to sign phone ( ommilb e urg m I Y m r.tl s Office s In-1- p 'TILE PHONE officials have referred to Davis County as a nughtly profitable area' and I can see why They also have referred to Davis County as a remote area and that I can not understand, added Senator Barlow lie said that telephone of fit la.'s have explained that the toll charges are made in Davis County because they (tails) pass through more than one exchange There are (out exchanges in Davis County ARE THE smallest county in the state (area-wiseand dont need four exchanges, he said If that is their basis for toll charges, it sure isn't a very good explanation hlake Hazen. a small businessman who lives in Oak I ore-- t (east of Layton) said W) to 70 percent of his total all , e"e lie g distant e bt uu - bis i oniuc r , jrt in OgJn 5 el Davis County has increased m population by 24.000 YET THERE are people living south of me (further from Ogden) with 825 prefixes who can call Ogden he said. "I can't even call South Weber, where some of my contacts live, yet it is only three miles away, without paying a toll. It just isn't fair. He noted that in Weber County, calls can be made from the west end (Hooper, etc.) to Huntsville across the luuntain some 35 miles away without a toll charge. VkE ) toll-free- 1 charge; 2. ALLOW Farmington, Salt Lake County without J Allow all 376 and 825 a toll and to call the first about 2100 South) without By GARY R. BLODGETT ANTELOPE ISLAND -Governor Scott Matheson has his stamp of given approval to the development of Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake as a state park and recreation site THE governors announcement came earlier this week when plans were unveiled at the Capitol Building The plans include a loop road extending from Saltair Resort on the south along the east side of the island to the Antelope Island State Park on the north THE ROAD, which will be a major factor in the development of the island if the State buys the entire island as a state park, would connect on the south to the island causeway which would subsequently connect with North. and It would simply mean that a tourist (or local visitors) could travel from the Ogden aiea across the island and connect with Lake City. west of Salt "THE loop road idea is absolutely great, the governor said. "It would provide access foi the majority of Utah's population along the Wasatch Front and provide tourists a visit of the island while having easy access to both Weber and Salt Lake counties. But the governor came up short of giving support to the state purchaswhole-hearte- d ing the entire island, as proposed by the State Park and Recreation Department THE governor said park o- fficials are still studying several alternatives if the state obtains part of the island or obtains no more acreage than it already owns I The only thing more could have hoped for was the governors full commitment to state purchase of the entire island, said Parks and Recreation Director Harold Tippetts. Im still hoping that approval will be given for purchase of the entire island. I think it would be a catas-troph- y for anything less." MR. TIPPETTS added: Antelope Island is one of the most unique places for a state paik in the entire country. It has so much potential for development - while keeping the old, pioneer atmosphere -that its thrilling just to think about it. The recently unveiled plans call for the road to extend 16 miles the length of the island on the east side, keeping the entire west side of the island vii gin except for backpacking into the area. -- THERE is so much heritage on this island, as well as beauty, said Mr. Tippetts The old pioneer home - oldest in Utah for continuous several locations islands west side. on the -- AN administrative area with restrooms at the island ranch house where existing buildings could be renovated to include graphic exhibits of the historical significance of the island. -- Camping and picnicking areas on the east side (near the proposed road) where natural springs are located. -- A visitors center on the northeast corner of the island and a park orientation center on the south end. Mr. Brown, m making the presentation also pointed out equestrian trails that would lead into the island mountains. The inner part of the island would be kept as a wildlife preserve for bison, deer and other wildlife. -- occupancy -- - could be a land- mark of interest to thousands of visitors annually. The state parks director added that Antelope Island and Saltair would be only two of several historical sites for tourrsts to visit while in not them Utah TOURISTS could visit the historic sites around Salt Lake City and the sites north (Golden Spike Empire) without even going out of their way, it was of Ogden explained. The plans presented to the governor by Lionel Brown, State Parks and Recreation planner, also included A 400-sli-p marina in the islands Bndger Bay on tip, adjacent to a recently completed $500,000 day-uspicnic area -Camping near White Rock north e Bay. SHELTERS and at Elephant rooms Cove. rest- Head -- Shelters, restrooms and improved beach facilities at HE POINTED out that if the state owns only the north and south ends of the island (about 12,000 acres), a must be obtained from present island owners to have right-of-wa- road connecting developments a y both State Park estimates place the purchase price of the entire island at $2 7 million Another $500,000 could be used for immediate development of the road and necessary facilities. - basic water $3 65 to $4 75 a month will be imposed on Sunset residents effective June 18, it was announced by the Sunset city council THE COUNCIL decided to increase the minimum rate for all water users, but to remove a surcharge that had been imposed last summer during the drought. The basic increase as adopted by the council is about a 30 percent raise - but will be less when considered SUNSET A that the surcharge, which ranged from 10 percent for WE NOT only have been restricted in the area we can call without a toll, but we have been charged a much higher rate for the calls we do make that would be similar to Weber or Salt Lake counties," said Senator Barlow. But now we have the support not only from our own (Davis County) people but other agencies as well and even if it means taking we'll fight this to the bitter end it to the State Legislature, the senator emphasized - of Davis likewise, call all Weber County and County without additional charge Yet Davis County has increased in ptpulation by 24,000 in the last seven years compared to 13,000 in Weber County and that the density of number of phones per square mile of residential area is the highest in Utah one-thir- d ITS NO wonder that telephone officials refer to Davis tounly as a Very profitable area.'" Senator Bai low According to Mountain Bells own statistics. Central Davis County subscribers can call onlv 27,114 numbers PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 2 AFTER that, we could develop the island as rapidly as funds become available, said Mr. Tippetts. And that, of course, would depend on the generosity of future legislators. Mr. Tippetts noted that private enterprise could also be used to help develop the island, but that it should be closely controlled. PARK officials said 332.262 tourists visited the Antelope State Park on the north tip of the island last year With added developments and interest in the island, this figure could exceed 500,000 Within this year, they said two years the tourist figure should exceed one million and with the entire island as a state park the island should be a tourist attraction unequaled in the intermoun-taiarea n By ROSELYN KIRK - I ARMINGTON An ordinance that would place stringent regulations on the installation of septic tanks in the Davis Countv area was set for public hearing on June 20 by Davis Counlv commiss- ioners THE ordinance, proposed by the Davis County depai tment of env ii onmenial health, would require four feet of separation between the bottom of the Bench requited for the septic tank and the maximum ground water table Richard Harvey, administhe environmental health department, said that high water tables in some areas coupled with the underground disposal of water through septic tanks creates conditions that ate hazardous to the health of the residents trator Sunset City Residents: lllatep Rate Increase rate increase from as well as Bountiful, to call all a toll, and prefixes to call Ogden without exchange in Salt Lake City (to additional charge. COMMITTEE representatives also noted that Salt Lake County subscribers can call all of Salt Lake County and one third of Davis County without a toll Weber can do the first 10,000 gallons to 47 percent when 50,000 gallons are used is removed when the rate hike takes effect COUNCIL members said the water rate increase is necessary to offset a deficit which has been mounting in the citys water account for the past three years It was noted that most communities m the area have raised their culinary water rates substantially because of increased costs in operation and maintenance of the system. grb POLLUTION of the ground water will be the result if mine stringent regulations are not enacted bv the county The present state law requires only one foot of separation, but Mr Harvey believes that the state will also change the state code within the year Commissioner Glen I lint asked if the proposed or dinance would not virtually eliminate the use of septic tanks in the county due to the high water table in many areas ACCORDING to Mr Harvey, the proposed regulation will contiol and eliminate septic lanks in West Farmington, Bountiful and near Hooper in northwest Davis West County If the ordinance is passed, Mr Harvey anticipates that the Farmington Flats area mav be the only place whete septic tanks could meet the stiff specifications He pointed out now that the value of pmperty m Davis County has increased so that developments can pay their own wav Subdividers can conned onto the sewer lather than relv on septic tanks for sewage disposal THE VALUE of residential h he estimated is between $15,000 to $20,000 an acre, can support sewer installation, Mr Harvev said Davis County has spent between $50 and $t0 million on land, whit a sewer system within the countv area and in most cases subdividers can connect to an existing sewei According to Mr Harvev construction will be even more costly if residents build septic tanks and then replace these tanks with sewer lines. "At best, septic tanks are only a temporary means of sewage disposal, he said ALTHOUGH the ordinance if approved after the public hearing would include only unincorporated areas in the county, mavors of some of the cities say they are interested in adopting a similar ordinance, Mr Harvey said Davis County commissioners did not commit themselves to the proposal Com Moss suggestmissionerC ed that a ihtee foot sepaiation should be adequate Mr Har vey said he expected spot op position at the hearing, but fell the county would get suppoit fiom the c Hies HE POINTED to the Mutton Hollow area as an example of a tesidenlial development built 1 on septic tanks whete sewets had to be installed later 1 hat pi oec t cost the genet al $200,000 to bail the residents of that area out. Mi Harvey said Mr Harvey said, if passed, the or dinance would not tone residents who had alteadv built septic tanks to change to a sewer system "We'H have to live with those non c unlot m mg uses. he said Change Of Meeting The Public Service Commission has given notice changing the date and lot at ion of the hearing on Davis County's telephone serv ice from Monday. June 5. as previously noticed, to Wed nesday, June 7 in the Davis County School Board auditorium, across the street Horn the Davis ounty ( om thouse in Farmington service siniilut in Davis County to that in Salt Lake .it, ounty phone serv ice which would enable subset ihets in Dav is t ounty to call county wide and into counties at the same monthly tate paid in Salt I ake C County. C THE PUBLIC Sen ice ( hearing will begin at 10 a ni bleak for lunch around noon, convene again about 2pm and break fot evening dinner and convene again at 6pm for those who wish to make statements, but who cannot attend the hearings during the day. , hearing, the Commission will consider requiring Mountain Bell Telephone Company to provide phone At the THE WEEKLY REFLEX 197 "B ' North Main St.. Layton Phone-S- l 33 Published Weekly by CLIPPER PUBLISHING CO. John StaNe. Jr.. Publisher Second Class Postage Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 per year Out of State Subscription SS 90 Overseas Subscription SIS. 00 (Payable in Advance) |
