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Show 1985 DAVIS COUNTY CUPPER, MARCH 6, 1985 DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, MARCH 6, Davis County Clipper Davis Published Reflex-Journ- al COVER STORY weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. 76 South Main Bountiful, Utah 64010 Weekly newspaper published at Bountiful UT In the Interest ot Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Entered as second class matter at Bountiful Utah, under the Act of March 8, 1979. Second class postage paid at Bountiful, UT, 84010 John Stahl, Jr. Publisher Mgr. Editor Asst. Mgr. Dan S. Stahl Lucll Stahl 295-225- (USPS That 1 continued from page one. 1491-800- the community might be Informed about the of dally life, we present the Forum, In hope of aiding a behind-the-scene- s more Intelligent decision. GARY BLODGETT Columnist Clamping Down On Illegal Beer Purchasing Seldom have I had such mixed emotions about a city matter as I do over the proposed revocation of a Class A beer license from two Bountiful grocery stores. ITS NOT that there is any question about the guilt of the esteblishments concerned - thats cut and dried - but there is some concern about what should be done. Bountiful is becoming an infamous city for minors to buy beer and something has got to happen to make this stop. The law specifically states that no beer shall be sold to minors, persons under 21 years of age. AND THE only place that a halt can be put on this illegal sale of beer is in the hands of clerks and managers of grocery stores where the beer is being sold in bottles and cans for consumption off the premises. During the past year, clerks and managers of Bountiful grocery stores were extreme violators of this city ordinance and the state statute. UNDER THE instruction of the City Council, Bountifuls police department conducted raids of 22 establishments selling beer within the city. Of that number, 11 of the total - were caught in violation of stores ordinance. the city of the stores in violation of the ordiNot only were nance, one store had four violations, one had three, and several had two violations, according to a police investigation report submitted to the council last Wednesday night. AND THERE were serious repercusions that you can assume stemmed from the increased sale of beer to minors, according to City Prosecuting Attorney Russell Mahan. He noted that the number of arrests for minors driving under the influence (of beer) more than doubled from six in 1983 to 13 in 1984, and the number of alcohol-relatearrests of minors jumped 18 percent in 1983 to 32 percent last year. -- -- - -- one-ha- lf Dealer Doll Patch Cabbage 1 1 d CUSTOMERS camped inside the store, refusing to leave. ..Diana was physically man. ..She was threatened by a middle-age- d offered daily bribes, ranging from $100 to $200... Worried about break-i- n attempts, she once moved 150 dolls into a locked vault at nearby Barnes Bank... A grandmother told of how she couldnt return to her daughters house unless she was cuddling a new Cabbage Patch. ..Another lady, dying of cancer, told her a Cabbage Patch was the last thing she wanted out of life. And it got no better when Diane left the store. If she attended church or went shopping in town, she was constantly pestered. At the Salt Lake International Airport, she drew a crowd when a woman shouted hysterically, Theres the Cabbage Patch lady! On a ocean cruise she was identified by a former customer who regaled international tourists about Diana, the Stork. IT GOT ridiculous during the first year, she recalls. Somehow we still delivered 7,000 dolls, but that wasnt near enough. Its a saga a Fred Meyer manager can appreciate. WHEN WE got a small shipment of 100 dolls, said one of the Bountiful store managers, there was sheer bedlam. People were Ive never fighting each other for them--an- d seen anything like it in all of my years in the retail business. The only way to bring any semblance of order was to draw names for the right to purchase them, and considering the low mark-u- p in the cost of them, frankly SO THE facts are there. Illegal sale of beer in Bountiful a serious problem. No question about it, something has got to happen to make it stop. But there are three aspects of this problem (1) the citys concerns about violations of the city ordinance, (2) finding a way to keep minors from purchasing the beer, and (3) problems that exist with employees and store managers in an attempt to stop sale of illegal beer. MAYOR (DEAN) Stahle and some council members have expressed deep concern about violation of the ordinance and that Bountiful is fast becoming an easy market for illegal sale of beer to minors. Thus, police cracked down on sales by using decoys to go into an establishment and attempt to purchase beer. These undercover agents are 18 to 20 years of age, male and female , and they are not to be deceptive in any manner in their attempt to buy beer. KNOWING that decoys will be used periodically by the police, employees must be constantly aware of who they sell beer to and be certain that the buyer is at least 2 years of age. But what happens when they (clerks) become especially busy or they are hassled by someone who may be near (or past) age 21 but who may have forgotten his drivers license. And its possible the clerk could miscalculate the buyers age even after looking at the drivers license. ALSO, CLERKS know that one foul up and they are put on suspension - and two foul ups and they are dismissed. This is a tremendous burden for young store clerks to carry as they meet several hundred customers daily. Most everyone admits that mistakes are going to be made. But a mistake by an employee - if caught during an investigation - means a fine of $50 to $100 and a severe reprimand from the boss. A second mistake for most employees means termination. YOUR NEW Clipper format looks great. After subscribing to this periodical for 30 years, it is nice to know you are not too old for innovations. All this and the price remains reasonable, too. Bravo for that, too. Eleanor Hoagland Bountiful -- Citation means suspension THE PRESSURE is just as great on store managers who know that a citation or two for illegal sale will result in the suspension or revocation of the stores beer license. A suspension of only 30 days would result in a large loss in revenue for any store because any store selling beer relies heavily on revenue from beer sales. Everyone is under the gun and rightfully so. BUT IF its illegal to sell beer to minors, couldnt something more be done to those under 21 who attempt to purchase beer? If there is an illegal sale, there should also be an illegal purchase. Perhaps store managers could provide additional training to clerks in an attempt to reduce the illegal sales. I BELIEVE that the city should be tough and prosecute those who violate the city ordinance especially when it is done repeatedly. But I also believe that most, if not all of Bountifuls store managers and clerks are doing their best to stop illegal purchases. Clerks told me that for each one that is caught selling beer during an investigation, there are scores of minors scared off when they fail to show proper ID. YES, I feel strongly about not allowing sale of beer to minors, but it is just as important that there be action against minors attempting to buy that same beer. And that action should be just as stringent as that placed on those who sell beer. - 1 re XAVIER HAS never met Kathy, a old Kaysville mother, who owns nine Cabbage Patch kids for which shes paid up to $60 each. The dolls are so real and she says. Youd just like to hug them. Ive bought them for each of my sons and daughters and Ive saved some for myself. Theyll become real collectors items as times goes on, and thats the reason Ive got my name d on Dianas list. I really want a boy. 38-ye- ar life-lik- e, bald-heade- I THINK Cabbage Patch dolls will still be in demand for several years. In fact, right now theyre still quite inexpensive. Ive paid $90 for Madame Alexander doll. I still call weekly to see if Diane has my new Cabbage Patch. 0 006 Delighted Lighter Side Feb. 20 on M y husband being a former Carbonite was delighted. It really made his day. blacks, Catholics, or Mormons is bigotry, and to masquerade it as humor is still unfair. If that is a sample of the new look of the Clipper we must regretfully request that you do not renew our subscription. George R. Van House Sees with one Eye Donald Wilson 780 E. Adams Layton Got a Winner (Mind Your Manners or Be Disciplined, Feb. 20, 1985) but to comment on the derogatory remarks concemiflg Carbon County. It is obvious that Cyclops sees through one eye. AS A resident of Carbon County, I am constantly amazed at the first hand knowledge outsiders have of our community. It is strange that after having spent 50 years there I have never seen a murder, a gang fight, or even an exported sweat. How I have avoided a tatoo Ill never know. I have attended many social occasions and as yet have never even been treated to a of Strohs. I have to admit, to enjoying nachos. though, Productions of Shakespeare (believe it or not) are received yearly by an enthusiastic audience. We have even heard of ballet and symphony. LIFE-LON- six-pac- I have been a reader of the Journal for several years. Normally I glanced through it looking at the photographs and then threw it away like the other newspaper I receive each week. NO LONGER. breath of fresh air and my neighbors and I agree that it is refreshing to see a fun newspaper such as you have produced the last few weeks. I wish to compliment your guest writer Cyclops. Both columns weve read have been witty and penetrating and worth the subscription price alone. Who is this man or woman? We dont care but keep him where e is right there entertaining us. My husband is from Price, Utah and he never stopped laughing all evening long. Cyclops is beautiful! he-sh- WE ALSO enjoy the color photographs in your newspaper. If your stories continue to n as they have been lately, be as youve got a winner. We havent enjoyed the Tribune as much as we have the last two well-writte- copies of the Journal. Keep it up. Tell Cyclops hello. Sandra Webber Kaysville Undeserved Swipe G Mary Helen Powell Price P.S. My husband and I have both been school teachers in Carbon County for many years. Captured Flavor Having been born and raised in Carbon County, I enjoyed reading Cyclops column on my hometown region. He captured the flavor of the town and I have sent copies of the column to several of my relatives and friends. It is wonderful to see such humor and insight in the newspaper. CARBON County brings back emotions and feelings. People outside the area dont really understand it. The people in Carbon are not dumb, although the coal mines offer a wage that stops many from continuing their education. It is a great place to raise children, although if a person is looking for trouble, there are more places to find it than in most other areas. As a close-kncommunity it is difficult for a stranger to become part of the area unless he lives there for a period of time. If you disagree with someones way of life, pay no attention and keep looking for something that fits your standards. Dont make an effort to try and change what has been their way of life for years. There is something for everyone in Carbon County. Carbon County was captured by Cyclops in a very important respect. Children down there are raised to respect authority and especially respect adults. it In your Feb. 27 issue your Guest Writer hiding under an anonymous nom de takes an undeserved plume, Cyclops, Hill AFB at swipe employees in addition to remarks about women and Geraldine Ferraro. FOR CYCLOPS information my observation over the years from an informed vantage point has been that most government employees, including those at Hill AFB, are just as conscientious, courteous and efficient as most of those we encounter in private businesses and stores, including newspapers, if not more so. Furthermore, Hill AFB has been the biggest contributor to the economy of Davis County over the years. Without it perhaps Cyclops would be tending sheep in Idaho. CARBON COUNTY is a great place to be from, but it is also a great place to move away from for a permanent basis, nice to visit. It brings back great memories, all of them pleasurable. 9 left. Today, the shelf is stacked high with kerosene heaters, and the only scent of cabbage is in her locked office where The List grows daily. WE MAKE less than $5 profit on each doll, she says, So were not really in this for the money when you consider the time spent in calling customers and answering telephones. But it has brought a lot of people into our store and its exciting being a ser- vice to our customers. Its been worth it. ..Id do it again. And if youre wondering about next Thursdays shipment, the lady at the top of the list is a Layton mother desiring a blonde girl with long hair. The second and third names are Layton and Kaysville customers wanting a black infant. ..And the fourth woman has been searching for a girl with dark brown hair formed in a ponytail-a- nd she wants the child to have freckles. THAT MIGHT be a tough one to get, laughs Diana. But Im confident shell get one by Christmas. Shes earned that right. of the list! Shes at the top I Cyclops was wrong on one point. Carbon County people dont drink Strohs. They drink Budweiser and Coors. Dave Leo Layton Seen and not heard I fully agreed with the teachers side in the Cyclops article. Kids should be seen and not heard. Teachers should be able to discipline children. I had my 17 year old son read last weeks Cyclops. THERE SHOULD be more articles like this in your paper. If people from Carbon County take offense, they should change their ways. I enjoyed reading these articles. Charlotte Wright Kaysville k BY THE WAY, where is Davis County? Your new change is a THREE WEEKS later, there were still five QQoflQO It is not the intent of this letter to address the issue of the student-teachrelationship -- -- n er - 1 1 To make a blanket attack on any group, Bravo! To Diana, it seems like a century. IT WAS the fall of 1983, and she received d six Cabbage Patch dolls in their cardboard containers. She placed them on the shelf near the checkstand. They gathered dust. brightly-decorate- IF WE had ,000 of them arrive today, he says, we would sell every one before the end of the day. Word travels too fast... The stories persist that Colleco Industries purposefully keeps a lid on production to boost demand. Its a charge the company denies, but one that little concerns Georgia-bor- n Xavier Roberts who designed expensive limited-editioCabbage creations in the late 1970s. A multimillionaire, Xavier today remains single and unamazed by the longevity of the adoptive dolls, prefering to funnel his licensing fees into a planned Cabbage Patch amusement park ala Walt Disney. whether they be government employees, Mind Y our Manners is hassle." Does the hassle still exist? 0600606 Your article Illegal beer a problem it is not worth the Torturing Animals The small ferret was scurrying through the underbru h She had been hunting and wanted to get to the old log where her hungry babies were waiting. As she hurried by the stream, she felt electric pain and heard a snap. She had stepped into a steel jaw leg hold trap. THE PAIN was almost unbearable. As she struggled, she realized she was caught fast. Soon she noticed the terrible cold, and began to shiver. As time passed, she realized she was hungry. She felt shock and fear surge through her. She finally struggled herself into exhaustion. After what seemed like days, she heard steps coming. By now, she had half her paw chewed off. It didnt hurt as much now. Soon a trapper loomed over her. She hoped for freedom, so she could hurry to her helpless babies. Suddenly, he put his boot on her chest and pushed. She couldnt breath, or move. Soon it became dark to the little ferret and she would hurt no more. THE TRAPPER cussed, and threw her lifeless body into the tree. He had hoped for a raccoon or fox. Ferretts were called trash animals by trappers. Had it been a raccoon or fox, he could have sold the skin and many more to make into coats, jackets, hats, etc. for vain and unthinking and perhaps unknowing people. Rick Pewtress, a trapper, from West Point, wrote me a letter concerning another anti steel jaw trap article, I wrote. He said, now if you really want to solve the problem, go to all the people who buy furs and tell them to quit buying them. I suppose the trappers will be out of work. Its the old law of guns and butter. I DO believe that real people wear fake fur and fake people wear real fur. Millions of creatures helpless, innocent, and are tortured and killed each season, including many more non target animals. No fur coat is worth the agony and suffering that they bring. But, I still remember the ferret that only wanted to hurry to feed her babies in the old log. I think about her hungry young, since she will never return to them. Leigh Engelbrecht 457 W. 800 S. Bountiful life-lovi- 4 |