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Show Public hearing scheduled on Farmington water well NAu There was consideration to By KATHRYN JENNINGS The Farmington city council has announced that the State of Utah Natural Resources Water Rights, will hold a public hearing Thursday, July 31 at 3 p.m. in the Davis County Courthouse commision chambers. All concerned citizens should attend this meeting for the results of the water in the Glover ALL THAT REMAINS of the Nauvoo Temple today are the cornerstones and an foundation. The round circle in the middle is the well which supplied baptismal font. The LDS Church monument to the temple is in the The background. citys water tower sits behind the site. outline of its water to its THIS IS THE only known photograph of Nauvoo, taken shortly after the Mormon exodus from the community. The temple was the dominating landmark of a city of Lane area. This hearing will furnish a report on the Glover Lane culinary water test well from the city engineer. The council authorized that up to $1 ,500 could be used for additional testing of the water from the test well. The council authorized Mayor Arbuckle to sign a contract with Robert Scott of Farmington, for R-9- 1. two-ma- Sub for Santa, Thanksgiving dinners for the less fortunate, scholarships for local high school students, youth services needs and Continued from previous page portraying the many sides of women in many other community projects. For further information or to sign up contact Clair Sorensen at the Church. Nauvoo is a peaceful Today community. Though few LDS Church members live in the area, the town's residents feel the impact that Church visitors make each summer. Whether one believes in Joseph Smiths mission or not, Nauvoo serves as testimony to his pioneer spirit, which many other colonizers also used to make this country great. It serves as tribute to a people dedicated to their beliefs, and willing to make whatever sacrifices necessary to gain the freedom to live as they chose to do. And of course, ultimately, it led them to Utah. 292-147- 6 or Dev Nielsen at or Lamar Hicks at 481-552- 6 298-368- 3. JOSEPH SMITH WAS assassinated in the Carthage, Illiwas shot twice in the back and fell from the second story window in the jail, then later died after sitting up against the well to the right. nois jail in 1844. He Local men open new tire center - CENTERVILLE Centerville resident Ron Alvey, along with Randy Wiser of Fruit Heights, have opened a Big-- Tire Center at 0 CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS - When Joseph Smith and his mobs here in 1844, brother Hyrum were killed by many people thought the event would mark the end of the Mormons in Illinois. -- anti-Morm- Missionaries now living in Carthage, 111. Ironically, 142 years later, this small town boasts aandful of LDS Church members, a visitor's center at the site of the Carthage Jail where the murders took place, and something e o LDS missionaries. Elders Michael M. Anderson of Woods Cross, and Alan M. missionaries to Banks of Gilroy, Calif., are the first actually live in Carthage since that day in 1844 when the Smith brothers were martyred. The missionaries spend 35 hours a week giving tours of the jail site, and the adjacent visitors center. They spend an additional 35 hours per week in door to door contacting of potential investigators. Both Elders are working in the Illinois Nauvoo Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints. But their, efforts in the visitors center mark a shift in assignments for missionaries in that area. Elder Anderson is the son of Jered and Diane Anderson of Woods Cross. else--tw- full-tim- full-tim- y e be used for grading, drainage systems, top soil and prinkler systems as some of the initial development. The council authorized Mayor Arbuckle to sign a fire station land been given a $50,000 Community Block Grant to be used for a public safety building. The council authorized the Capitol Improvements Committee to proceed with negotiations on land purchases. The council approved the firm of Larsen, Mazuran and Verharren of Salt Lake City to be retained for city attorney. mayors proposal for The Citizen Open Door Night" was discussed. The council was unanimously in favor of having perhaps two such meetings a year to which the mayor and council would be available to all citizens, in an informal manner. The meetings will be scheduled at a later time, the council agreed, kj Political Forum The Shepard Creek diversion issue was considered in a lengthy discussion. This problem affects the Lupine and Woodridge subdivisions. Councilmen Don White and Don Redd explained the problem with the present channel which affects so many residents in that area. A flood channel diversion is planned to help solve the problem of the existing channel. FAPID also is concerned with this stream, as they have lines that could drain into this creek. The council directed the city staff to work with the county and developers in resolving this pertinent problem. The council held proposed use hearings in sharing the $74,1 10 for the FY Many objections and comments have been made by the residents of Farmington. There was consideration for a hearing date to rezone the Leavitt property with a motion by Councilman Don White to hold a public hearing Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. A group of nearby residents, with Brian Carlson as their spokesman, want to rezone the Leavitt property at 620 South, from to The Bountiful Kiwanis Club announces their sixth annual Golf Touranment to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 19 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Bountiful City Golf Course. n The tournament will be a best ball format with individual net and gross prizes awarded in addition to the team prizes. Sponsors for each hole and for special incentive holes are needed. Proceeds are used by the Kiwanis Club for the many community services they participate in such as Old Nauvoo same amount into the Shepard Lake Park development. The total amount of $90,820 will acquisition grant. The city has part time planning and zoning Kiwanians calendar golf date feel the impact Church visitors make each summer. motion to deny the petition, approved. The council authorized Mayor Arbuckle to sign the Shepard Lane Park grant agreement. Funding will be $45,410 for this park. In order to comply with requirements of the grant, the city must also put the administrator services. 12,000 residents. ...residents adopt a resolution to study the Wilcox petition for annexation and rezone. Councilman Tennant made a 220 West Parrish Lane in Centerville. Both Ron and Randy have ten years experience in owning and managing Big O Stores, and they presently own a store in Kearns as well. They invite the public to visit tjieir sparkling new and modern facilities, and feel that lady drivers will appreciate their prompt, effi- cient and friendly service. The store will provide free rides home to customers who need to leave their cars for extended periods. In our opinion, Big-Tires offers the best quality, services and warranty available. All services on Big-products are free, including mounting, stems and computer spin balancing, Ron explained. He said customers are encouraged to bring cars back every 3500 miles for free tire rotation, rebalancing and pressure checks. The firms warranty provides for free replacement of tires for defects and road hazards for the life of its tires. Other services to be offered at the store include shocks, brakes, alignment, front end repair and air conditioning recharge. 0 0 I Deadline for Political News Releases and Photo graphs is Wednesday G P.M. week prior lo publication.. .Advertising deadline Tues. G:()() P.M. week prior to publication. 1 1 Running for JP post er A veteran law enforcement officis seeking election as Justice of the Peace for the Davis County Precinct, stating that the victims of crime "should not be left out in the cold. Jeff Frost, a corrections officer with the Davis County Sheriffs Department and a former member of the Utah Highway Patrol, said the victim is too often ignored in the judicial process. As part of the sentencing, restitution for the victim should become a priority, said Frost. If a victim deserves restitution for damage, injury or inconvenience, then he or she should receive the money up front, even before the judicial system receives any fine payment. Its a matter of priorities. In addition, he said, sentencing should be based on deterring a convicted person from pursuing future crime. If jail time, for instance, is built around the person's home and work convenience, then there is a minimal deterrent value. I am firmly opposed to an inconsistency in sentencing based upon a persons race, religion or income level. Frost said his law enforcement background provides him special insights into criminal behavior, rational deterrence and investigative Ute seeks procedure. His many years on the Utah Highway Patrol, he said, offered him a thorough knowledge of breathalyzer systems, a good background for rulings on DUI cases. Along with his 13 years in law enforcement, he is a graduate of the Utah Police Academy and the Utah Corrections Academy. He, his wife and their two children live in Kaysville. re-electi- on Republican Ute Knowlton is as State Represeeking sentative of District 17 (Kaysville, Fruit Heights, Farmington and Centerville). He believes his experience, leadership positions, knowledge and understanding of the complex issues will allow him to be an even more effective representative of the people. At this time he does not favor a tax increase and believes there will be sufficient revenue enhancements available to properly fund education and state governments needs without a tax rate increase. Favoring a tax increase without full information of available revenues and a careful review of the budget would be irresponsible, he said. While in the Legislature he has served as chairman of General State Government and Capitol Facilities, and vice chairman of Revenue and Taxation Committees. UTE KNOWLTON He also has served on Higher Education Appropriations, Transportation and Public Safety, and Agriculture and Health Committees. He has been instrumental in gaining increased funding for Davis schools, married Gail Whitesides, and has eight children. Dr. Knowlton is a physician, formerly in family practice, now a radiologist. He received his college degrees (BS and MD) at the University of Utah with high honors and is now serving as a clinical instructor at the higher had it not been for legislation that he and sponsored. Being a life long resident of Davis County with pioneer heritage from Kaysville and Farming-to- n he feels he understands many of the problems unique to this area. He attended the Davis County School. Ute has always been active in his church, community and country. During the Vietnam conflict he served as Commander of 31st Field Hospital and attained rank of Lt. Colonel. He has served as Kaysville City Recreational Director. He also has been a member of the Board of Trustees for the Utah Heritage Foundation and Cottonwood Hospital. He also served as Chief of Staff at Cottonwood Hospital. Ute was a volunteer with Project Hope providing medical services to disadvantaged in Guatemala and also served as a medical church representative to Guatemala during the earthquake. County Vocational Education. Among important legislation that he has sponsored includes "Truth in Taxation (simplifies and involves the people in the property tax process), Economic Development (Waters Edge Unitary Tax), Protecting monies for education, outdated Repealing unneeded-o- r laws. Property tax valuation on homes would have been 75 percent University of Utah Medical |