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Show WEEKLY REFLEX-DA- NEWS JOURNAL. AUGUST ViS 1 1. 1977 Russian Beam Neutralize Missiles? I Aerial ram T o Frauds IPeaCt: Little Opiposotloini By ROSELYN KIRK The construction of an aerial tram from Shepard's Creek Bench in Farmington to the radar site at the top of Francis Peak apparently has little opi lsition from local residents based on a s tarsely attended public hearing on Wedn. sday. EIGHTEEN PEOPLE attended the hearing, most of them experts who designed the project. Outside of the two people who questioned the inconvenience of closing the road up Farmington Canyon in the winter, there seemed to be unanimity of opinion. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) in Washington, D.C. as well as local representatives explained the necessity of the proposed tramway which will transport personnel to the FAA and U.S. Air Force radar facilities on top of the 9,547 foot peak. PERCY ANDROS, Washington representative for FAA, said the high cost of maintaining the road up Farmington Canyon in the winter and the increasing accidents on the road, led the agency to consider plans for the tramway. The cost of constructing the $1. 1 million tram will reach the break-eve- n point in eight years, a cost benefit study prepared by Kentron Hawaii Ltd. of Dallas, Texas shows. High cost of maintaining the 12.8 mile canyon road includes the cost of crews and snow equipment. THE ROAD is maintained on a basis to provide access to the towers. Robert Horsley, FFA Section Manager, said the radar facilities at the peak survey 350,000 square miles in the national air space system, feeding information into the Salt Lake airport, as well as Hill Air Force Base. In order to construct the tramway, a permit from the U.S. Forest Service is required. This hearing was one of the requirements necessary prior to the completion of an environmental impact study, required before this permit can be obtained. AN ENVIRONMENTAL analysis, conducted by the Utah State Foundation in Logan, will determine the feasibility of building the tramway. Paul Hullinger, executive secretary for the Utah State Foundation, said the feasibility study has shown that the route up Shepard Creek Canyon is the most feasible route. In preparing the feasibility study, the Utah State Foundation met with the Farmington City Council, the Farmington Planning Commission and the Davis County Commission to determine whether there were objections to the proposed tramway. President Carters goal of a percent decline in gasoline consumption by 1985 easily can be achieved by a combination of auto industry planning and better public motoring habits, the Automotive Information Council said. 10 HAROLD TIPPETTS, member of the Farmington City Council, said Wednesday night that he would hazard the opinion that Farmington City Council was not in to the project. He said the opposition council had reviewed the proposal and found it to be compatible with residential development on the Francis Peak Bench area. Jim Tooman, Kentron representative, said the lower terminal station has been designed to look like a house, since it will be located in what will become a housing development on the bench area. The six passenger tramway will rise from that terminal to the sheet metal terminal at the top of the mountain. HE ASSURED the audience that the tram, which will travel the distance in seven minutes, will make no noise. At present the trip takes about l1 hours, officials said. The 12 towers, which sup- port the cable, have been designed to remain low so they will not be visible in the rough terrain of the canyon from below. The enclosed tram would THE industry already is committed tp a downsizing program of most car lines over the next three years that will remove several hundred inthe pounds, r dustry trade association Weight is the largest single factor in fuel usage. The Congress has passed legislation which requires that the average of cars produced by each company should be at least 18 miles per gallon in the 1978 model year. reported. THE law calls for an average of 19 mpg in the 1979 model year, 20 mpg in 1980 and 27.5 mpg in 1985. In addition to peeling the pounds off a number of popular car makes, the companies will be introducing small models below the size of the compact segment of the market. New engines are on the horizon including diesels. ELECTRONIC carry tech- nicians, which man the radar stations around the clock, through 17,000 feet of terrain to the top and then make a return trip to the bottom. The car will be constructed to carry 3,000 pounds. This will make the transportation of cargo possible, Mr. Tooman said. THE ONE-CAconstruction is designed to provide a minimum of 25 years of service. It must withstand 70 MPH winds. The car will have communication with both the upper and lower k terminals. Mr. Cook said that local residents will still have until September 1 to send in statements to the U.S. Forest Service prior to the time when the Forest Service will make a decision on whether to issue the permit. MR. TIPPETTS said that residents had expressed objections that the road up the canyon would be closed in the winter. The area has been used as a winter playground for snowmobiles. The Davis County Commission had earlier expressed concern that the road be maintained in the summer to supply an access to homes in the area. In his position as director of Utah State Parks, Mr. Tippetts said he had no opposition to the closure of the road in the winter. He said the closure would probably benefit the area from a scenic point of view. MR. ANDROS said the FFA has con- ducted two feasibility studies prior to commissioning the third study by Kentron, an independent agency. devices, assuring more precise use of gasoline, are nearing the production stage. Manufacturers are working to streamline their products to reduce resistance to wind. Instrument panel gauges will relay more information to the driver about the condition of operating parts of the car. MEANWHILE, there are 134 million vehicles on the road today and most of them will be around for the next several years. Owners easily can do much more to save fuel in those products. AIC lists three areas where motorists can cut the nations gasoline appetite - the use of the car, the operation of the car, and the care of the car: -- USE - for short distances to the school, the church or the shopping center, ride a bike, ride a bus or better yet, for your health, walk. Plan multi-stolocal trips -- p ahead. Back tracking costs you fuel and time. CARPOOL. A vehicle with two riders is twice as energy efficient as a car with one. Sharing the ride isnt just for going to work. It can be applied to shop- ping trips, meetings, the theater, school, the airport, church, the sports stadium -even on vacations. WHEN possible, drive when dry. Wet pavement its PDaimmg CommSssSom Afppmves SubdnuSsSomi : : : : : - ' - ; By ROSELYN KIRK area and on an unrecorded subdivision in Verda Davis County Planning Commission approved plans for a recorded subdivision in Farmington, one site plan for a storage building in North Layton and one rezoning in the Val Verda area in Boun- tiful. They tabled actions on another rezoning in the Val Kaysville. final action they approved an agricultural IN A parceling in West Bountiful that had been tabled at the last meeting. The commission gave final approval to a subdivision STATE INSPECTIONS TUNE UP WITH WHEEL ALIGNMENT GENERAL CAR REPAIRS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS LAWN MOWERS SUN-SCO- HEYW00D AUTO CLINIC 122 North First West, Kaysville, Utah Phone 376-2035 TKornGta?W SHOE IN ALL AMERICA FEATURING All All Leather uppers American made Top Quality - reasonable prices Shoes for entire family I i i i i IN approving the site plan for the construction of a storage building at 2951 North Fairfield in Layton, the commission told owner Duane Johnson that the building should be used only for storage of his equipment needed in his contracting business. The building in question is outside of the easement for the Clear Zone adjacent to Hill Air Force Base. will allow Highway developer Rich Bangerter to and a tribuild a four-pleplex. The area has been zoned now will be rezoned to County Planner Albert Cole told the commission that although most of the frontage area is zoned commercial, the area to the east is residential. The planning commission saw the construction as a good blend and approved the request. 89-9- 1 THE BEST SELLING I tions. THE REZONING in the Val Verda area at 3419 South, i i proposed by Ken Knighton, located east of Glovers Lane and west of 1100 North in Farmington, provided that Mr. Knighton develops the road. The matter had been under consideration for some time. Final approval was given after the commission determined the developer had complied with all the restric- MOW Layton Dept. Store (Layton Shopping Plaza) 26 No. Main, Layton x C-- R-- IN TABLING a request to rezone a location at 3000 South to Orchard Drive from for the construction of R-- the commission told Mrs. Leo Holbrook to consult neighbors in the area to see if this use would be compatible. four-plexe- Mrs. Holbrook is considering the purchase of the comer lot to construct the building if the planning commission approves the rezoning. Henri Fredericksen, a member of the planning commission, said he opposed the rezoning because it would allow multiple dwellings to get ofa foothold on the west side the highway. Mr. Cole recommended the action. The commission will wait to hear a of the desires of the neighbors in the area. report IN TABLING the request for a four-lo- t subdivision at 700 North Fairfield Road in the Muttonhollow area between Kaysville and Layton, the commission decided on a field trip to the site before they took final action. Four residents who own property in the area, had acres be requested that the divided into four lots, with the 7. residents 1 a maintaining private road into each lot. Mr. Cole said that while the lot plans were unusual, they did meet the requirements of the ordinance. HE SAID the area is unusual in shape since it is between a creek and the bluff. Joseph Moore, Davis County Planner, said the plan would create problems in providing fire and police protection in the area. There was some disagreement among planning commission members as to whether the should subdivision be approved. As a result they will visit the site before taking ac- demands more power to reach a comfortable speed. Snow and ice use even more gas because of slippage. Avoid traffic jams. If your schedule permits, drive during late morning or early afternoon when vehicle flow, is light. - OPERATION observe the speed limit of 55 miles per hour. For every five miles per hour over 50, there is a loss of one mile to the gallon. Ac- tually, the most economical speed is 45 mph. More fuel is consumed below 35 than at 45. A steady foot on the ac- celerator can do wonders. Last summer an auto company and a gasoline refiner invited 21 auto writers to drive three cars on a controlled track. UNDER identical conditions and procedures, one car registered a range of 27.5 to 29 miles to the gallon among the group. The distance was only 2.5 miles so the difference in fuel use over a long trek would have been great. Consider a speed control, which allows the driver to the speed and hold it pre-se- t regardless of terrain. It is a comparatively inexpensive and very worthwhile investment. It saves gas and avoids confrontation with highway police, providing the speed is set at or below 55. IDLING. Your car delivers zero miles to the gallon when the motor is running and the are not. Just wheels 30 seconds of idling consumes as much gasoline as you might use to start your car. Next winter, try to remember that the modern engine does not require a warming period. Just start and drive. FAST starts. Dont stomp on the accelerator when the signal turns green. Sudden surges of power take a big gulp of gas. Sudden stops dont do your gasoline ex- penses any favor either. Try coasting to a halt. Most urban signal light systems are programmed for an uninterrupted traffic flow. If you can gauge your speed to make the green lights (not the yellows), miles per gallon will improve. USE THE trunk for lug- gage. Piling suitcases on top of the car increases wind drag, uses more gas. Take fewer clothes on vacation and save money. Dont use the trunk for year around storage. Carrying unneces- sary extra weight costs you money. Try to drive with the wind at your back. Cruising into an headwind in a car that averages 20 miles to the gallon can cost two miles per crosswind gallon. An takes away one mile per gallon. A tailwind is a plus factor, adding 2.4 miles to the gallon, if the breeze is at 18 miles an hour. e SUMMER time is the best economy requires warmer less power weather. in The' and 70 to the gallon. Accessories are an important part of motoring but can cost money, especially when they are not needed. Air conditioning can be turned off and vents opened when the outside temperature is in the comfort range. Cooling can take a tenth of your fuel when the fan is set at high. UPPER beam headlights and rear window defrosters consume a small amount of fuel because they require more power from your car. Fngines. A four or a six normally needs less gas than But, if you own a big V-- car the engine should be large enough to assure efficient and tion. In South at approximately 2375 West. Since the parcels are five acre lots, the commission MR. GEORGE had said that the water table in the area is too high for building homes and the lots will continue to be used for horse pastures. Now Under New Management in nonrj louuge in Kaysyille Come in and Get Acquainted with Bruce 376-904- 3 WWAWW. mm iiV smoother and deliver three-quarteof a mile per gallon more than most other tires. A TRANSMISSIONS. manual transmission, operated by an experienced driver, can produce up to eight percent better gas mileage than an automatic in city driving. With a manual, shift from low to high as quickly as possible. Low, or first gear, uses 30 percent more fuel than second gear and second uses 15 percent more than third. Axle ratios. Higher axle ratios provide more power but lower ratios save gasoline because the lower the axle ratio number, the fewer number of times the engine rotates. TWO or more cars in your garage? Drive the car that gives the best gas mileage whenever you can. In most cases, that would be the smallest car. Pick your routes. A trip over broken or patched pavement can cost you a 20 percent fuel penalty. Urban drivers even might save fuel by avoiding the freeways at certain times. Despite stops for traffic signals on streets, freeway jams can increase fuel consumption as much as 50 percent. - Tuneups, at least annually, can save up to 20 percent in fuel on a car that is badly out of tune. A lot of cars are. A continuing survey by a leading parts manufacturer CARE -- revealed that eight out of cars are wasting fuel of of lack because maintenance. Just replacing a clogged air filter or worn spark plugs can produce big savings. Tires. Underinflated tires every BRAKES. If the brakes drag, your car is using more fuel. And never drive with your foot on the brake pedal until you are preparing to stop. Transmission. Under normal conditions, the transmission provides excellent service for a long time. But, if it is slipping, you are using extra fuel. HOMEWORK. Read the owners manual for your car. Follow the recommended inspection and replacements of the manufacturer. Failure to change the oil and oil filter at -' 10 recommended intervals can harm your engine and a poor engine is a fuel consumer. As the public does its part to help reach the Presidents goal of making America less dependent on foreign oil sources, the auto industry and the replacement market will be doing their share to design products that will be more energy efficient. Some of these efforts already have come to pass. THE 1977 models on the market average about 18 miles to the gallon. That compares with a 17.6 average a year ago, 15.8 in 1975 and only 14 miles to the gallon in 1974. The Automotive Information Council believes that united efforts of the car buying public and the car making industry can achieve the Presidents goal of reduced gasoline consumption without raising fuel taxes that could raise gas prices another 50 A respected aviation magazine reported recently had Russians the that leapfrogged a generation of advanced physics technology and built an experimental weapon which may soon neutralize the entire U.S. missile force. THE WEAPON is a direct-energ- could intercept incoming missiles and destroy them with charged atomic particles moving at the speed of light. This takes us another giant step forward into the world of Buck Rogers (if anyone remembers Buck) and, worse, apparently puts the U.S. at a further disadvantage the Soviets in the field of sophisticated nuclear counter and weapons vis-a-v- is weapons. SINCE the Russians are already far ahead of this country in shelters, bunkers and civilian protection, and since the Russians also have intercontinental bigger nuclear warhead missiles, and more of them, the news is sobering. The Russians already have missiles in place around Moscow and a few other potential targets (again being ahead of the U.S.). The e weapon is in the experimental stage. newly-reporte- d WHEN tested and ready, it could drastically alter the balance of military power (and terror). Thats disturbing news and emphasizes anew the need for Washington to do everything possible to a new nuclear weapons limitation treaty (SALT) with Russia. conclude Phacts Sports Quiz 1. 3. HAYFIELDS NORMALLY receive heavy use by pheasants for nesting cover. This is especially true where other preferred types of cover, such as residual vegetation from the previous year along roadsides, is lacking. Nest losses in hayfields are characteristically high ; often up to 90 percent, due to mowing. Pheasants are no match for swathers. modern, 5. g In a normal year the bulk of the pheasant hatch occurs about the time that farmers harvest the first crop of hay. This year, if mild weather persists, it is likely that a substantial proportion of nests will hatch prior to the hay harvest; but hens with broods will still be using the shelter n hay. provided by Who won the Kemper Open Golf Tournament? Who won the NBA championship? Who was named series MVP? 2. Research in various areas of the country has shown that quite frequently more pheasants succumb to hay mowing operations than are harvested by sportsmen. 4. 1. Fred Lynn plays pro baseball for what team? Who won the Stanley Cup Championship in 1974? ANSWERS TO SPORTS QUIZ Tom Weiskopf. 1 Portland Trail Blazers. 3. Bill Walton. 4. Boston Red Sox. 5. Philadelphia. new-grow- FARMERS CAN do much to maximize pheasant production in hayfields by (1) delaying mowing a few days until most nests have hatched, (2) avoiding night mowing and (3) mowing fields from side to side or from the center outward, thus allowing hens with broods to escape to adjacent protective cover rather than herding them to the center where there is no escape. Tip For Summer Beverage Summer beverage tip: Pour boiling water over tea bags; add cinnamon stick for three minutes, then remove stick and pour tea over ice in glasses. Vines and some types of tall plants can be temporarily fastened to wire or plastic supports with plastic ties from bread packages. Its a little early to DIXON P. REISBECK talk about Christmas, but have you noticed the attractive ideas to make or bake for gifts in current magazines? The ideas are just too versatile to discard. When traveling with small children, an empty squeeze-typplastic bottle filled with water is handy for cleaning sticky fingers. y beam weapon which cents a gallon. Ptarnt e told developer Frank George that the private access road should be placed down the middle, dividing the lots in two pieces. the final matter of business, the commission approved the agricultural parceling of 15 lots on 400 Radials, because they squiggle less with the pavement, run cooler and time. Your car difference between 20 degrees in fuel economy on a car is about 1.5 miles a can waste up to a gallon out of every 20 gallons of gasoline. safe driving. In some cases, an underpowered large car will use more gas than a car with the recommended larger engine size. -- ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE-1- 97 North Main, Layton Phone AUTO, HOME OWNERS & LIFE INSURANCE 376-42- Bfcxij.ij.iJjj.mTU.iiri 79 i i.i 1 1 1 1 i.mimiff |