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A GODSEND CLINTON -- - This fast grow- ing northern Davis County city has depended on some vintage equipment to put out its fires in the past but times have changed and firemen are now shining up some sparkling new machines THE FIRE department has already received a new quick attack vehicle costing $30,000 e and providing a 250 gallon-a-minut- pumping capacity. The truck comes from Emergency One of Ocala, Fla and boasts an body and modular construction, two definite pluses, says Fire Chief Lloyd Brown It uses less fuel and is lighter, he says We can set the chasis onto a new body and the insurance underwriters may require fire equipment to be able to That isn't change chasis possible with most trucks WITH THIS new truck and a larger 1,000 pumper expected any time, the chief hopes the citys insurance fire rating will gallon-a-minut- e improve We have a seven rating g right now and we hope with the new two mile waterline and the new trucks to bring it up to a six Maybe well be able to bring in some commercial business The insurance fire rates for them are extra heavy compared to those for residences THE LARGER truck cost and will provide the $70,000 city with two modern firefighting vehicles for the first time While the department is proud of its two vintage vehicles and went to great lengths to bring them up to standards, things will be a lot easier now. Backup will still be provided by a 1,000 1944 relay gallon We just couldnt pumper part with that The chief is as happy about the quick delivery and financing as he is about the units themselves. They were ordered about 45 days ago and are being financed with no extra tax burden on residents Money was borrowed from a surplus sewer fund to be paid back within four years through revenue sharing and all the men will have new helmets and uniforms soon RESIDENTS will get the chance at a first hand view of the new trucks when the fire WHATS IN the future? Chief Brown hopes a new fire station My primary concern is to get a separate station and maintenance building within the next three years The two currently share the same building adjoining city funds department escorts Santa Claus throughout the city to visit with the youngsters Dec 16 starting at 9 a m They can also be viewed at the fire station. Chief Brown adds, and anyone wanting to join the volunteer force or obtain more information is invited to contact the city offices for an application or can visit the station during regular Thursday THEY RESPOND during the day in the summer and train with us The firefighters are hardly in it for the money $3 50 a call and receiving the same amount for each meeting atWe pay the men tended once a year just before the chief said Christmas, Equipment is being upgraded Will Counseling agencies are available to serve Davis County residents THE ANSWER is that there are currently seven United Way agencies that are located in Davis Countv However, there are ilso many agencies located in Salt Lake and Weber Counties that serve numerous Davis County residents One such agency which served over 500 Davis Countv residents last year is the Family Counseling Center located at Lake City. 3 5 S 600 E in Salt THE FAMILY Counseling Center is a private non profit, United Way agency The agency has been serving the residents of Utah for 66 years The Family Counseling Center serves the entire state, all segments of society and all ages, and treats all problems and conditions for which counseling is used as a treat- DAVSS NEWS 197 B JQUrKAL North Main St., Layton PHONE 376-913- 3 Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBUSHING CO. John Stable, Jr., Publisher Second Class Postage Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 per year Out of State Subscription $5 50 Overseas Subscription SIS M (Payable in Advance) ment service The agency provides counseling for in- dividuals, couples, entire families and other groups and organizations COUNSELING is provided in such areas as personality and behavior, interpersonal relationships, marriage, family, child rearing, separa- tion, money personal management, occupation, and other social circumstances The Family Counseling Centers basic function is to help people solve problems, function adequately, and achieve their maximum potential But, in addition, the agency also provides public speaking services, education and consulting services, and general information and referral services regarding community appropriate resources THE CENTER has a staff of professional counselors which FARMINGTON The projected cost of cleaning up the oil spill which occurred Nov. 8 in the marshlands of Farmington Bay continues to spiral AT LEAST one Amoco Pipeline Company spokesman places the figure at between $10,000 and $15,000 per day which could result m a total cleanup bill of nearly $250,000 large crew of men are working almost daily at the cleanup site, sloshing through A near-freezin- a A in stalled in Sunset and both ti es use number t the same fire But for now, he and his men are happy with progress already made. We can now help our sister cities instead of having to depend on them," THIS IS the first Thanks go 'n( in three years that we have to go out or. a i u. fire," he said But if we save one life the $100,000 is worth it tb Csunty Workers Stuffy Insurance - FARMINGTON Davis County employees are looking at new health and accident insurance benefit programs, but may decide to stay with the company they have had for the past several years EMPLOYEES presently are served by Blue Cross Blue Shield, but recently took a look at a self funding plan which is being used by several Utah cities including Bountiful and Salt Lake City variety of third party resources, and the United Way THE CENTER accepts referrals from all sources and for client convenience, immediate day and evening appointments are available The Family Counseling Center is just one of 81 United Way agencies along the Wasatch Front that are helpYour United Way contribution does make a difference ing people ITS A good feeling to contribute to agencies such as the Family Counseling Center Thanks to you the United Way is working to help others Two representatives from Galbraith and Green Consultants presented the program to Davis County commissioners and members of the County Employees organization DAVIS COUNTYS insurance program will either be renewed with Blue Cross Blue Shield or commissioners will sign with another plan in January, according to Commission Chairman C E (Bill) Moss Carl Zwahlen, representing the benefit plan, told the group that reserves after claims are paid are left with the county for investment or growth in an interest account self-fundi- HE SAID the countv would a $52,000 probably realize reserve the first year, based on employee premiums of about $208,000 grb deeded LAYTON Construction is 95 percent complete but funds are lacking to the tune ol $60,000 for the new Layton Museum g jointly as county library and for headquarters processing of the districts text books until last year At that time, the district opted to join the State Library Commissions program for processing used by other state school districts With that move, the school district no longer needed that space BUT SINCE that time the to see what the county would do with the building The County Library Board has previously expressed interest in main district has been waiting the facility and working out some agreement taming to buy the districts portion In proposing the $120,000 figure, Mr Hansen said, We figure our value is $150,000 and they say about $100,000 If we split that difference its $125,000, so maybe make an offer of $120,000 on the condition we can sell This has been going on long enough, he said, referring to negotiations on what to do with the district share The county needed a decision within several days to facilitate their budget plan The County Commission is set to act on its 1979 budget Dec TO HELP problem, a $100 a solve that plate dinner In addition to the cleanup costs, Amoco Pipeline Company also face the loss of some 2,500 barrels of crude oil, plus damages. The damages could be a lawsuit from the state for damage to the marshlands. LETTER, the com- building and the remainder for furnishings, over a three year period The amount would be paid m $34,543 m stallments, interest-fre- e Over the years, the county had paid all fuel and custodial costs while the district did much of the maintenance, Supt Wrigley said has been set for Friday at 7 p m at Valley View Restaurant, 2501 East Gentile Tickets and further information are available from 1 John S Morgan at and Verl Williams at 376-813- HE SAID another few days will be needed to finish the job as well as cleanup supervisors Norm Cass, supervisor of the Western Environmental Services, of Portland, Ore., who is doing the cleanup in actual building costs The facility was used equally would pay the $103,000, which includes $100,000 for the Fop Funding water would be close to $100,000 But this figure has been adjusted upward by company officials THAT DIDNT quite meet board with approval, however, because a district-finance- d appraisal last year put the buildings value at around $100,000 That would mean the district should receive about half that amount, the board felt. When the building was built he county provided the land but botn entities shared missioner said the county Layton Museum 15 Complete, Help Is operation, said his company's bill will exceed $100,000 for the first two weeks of work AMOCO OFFICIALS earlier said the cleanup costs the district b IN THE water to accomplish their task of cutting down and hauling away vegetation as well as cleaning the oil slick from surrounding furmtute formerly utnhzed 14 9 IN OTHER action, the board accepted a $216,960 bid to supply bleachers for new gymnasiums under construction at Clearfield and Bountiful high schools Only two within 120 working days ot well within the deadlmi ol Aug 1 said Dt Dean Penrod buildings ind grounds dim tor The bid calls chamcallv viperated tor mi bltai ) ers of 2 500 capauiv u both schools rhev w ,1, b constructed of pine ot tir wood and will be similar to those installed by that tom pany at Woods Ctoss High School The only other bid, from Ly Line Products, was for $257 546 base bid over a 160 day construction period IN OTHER business, the board authorized tailing of bids for replacement of buildings and grounds department vehicles, some described as unfit for fuither use on the highway by Dr Pernod The bids would total $h2, 100 for such items as a small dump truck with a snow plow for $15,090, two ton stake truck costing $10,000, three vans, four pickups and thiee cars IN A RELATED matler, the board asked for further investigation before approving future bidding for a small wrecker at $14,000 to be used by the transportation department At present the district has no such vehicle but it could service at least 60 dis trict vehicles. Dr Penrod said At com par ison be tween cost private wrecker service and cost of purchasing a vehicle will be undertaken of THE BOARD also agreed to work out an agreement with Bountiful City for removal of dirt from a site owned by the district adjacent to Mueller Park The district owns 25 acres purchased originally for pos sible future use as a junior high and elementarv school site BOUNTIFUL HAS proposed removing 150, 000 cubic feet of dirt from the site, which is in a hillv area and contains at least 300,000 cubic feet that could be easily removed us d oi future distru t Penrod . said l)i he m would utilize the dot loi condruction of a tuidpt hi oss Milk reek to c met Davis Bouievaid m t o 1 c i IT WOULD BE of advan Dr agi to use the land, Penrod said, and would have obvious value to the citv Under the plan, Bountiful would remove the lend at no cost and would replace the west and north sides with lopsoii and replace grass and grade the entire area The district would install a sprinkler sysem that would be of particular advantage when schools are placed on the site, he said It was agreed Bountiful would pay watei costs until schools ate built, however IN ADDITION, the city would further develop playing fields at Mueller Park that could possibly be utilized jointly Dr Penrod said Theyre (Bountiful ) quite anxious to get started and suggested a Dec 15 start and feel we could likely meet llial dait The board also approved a $5,758 expenditure for participation in a diainage protect to include 10 acres of district land Clearfield at in about 700 S and 1400 E near Clearfield High School THE LAND IS often rather swampy and is adjacent to the Davis Weber JIM CHRISTI, Amoco maintenance supervisor, noted that the cleanup operation will be the big cost since the cost of oil loss will amount to only about $35,000, based on $14 fer barrel for a spill of a maximum of 2,500 barrels Amoco could also face a $5,000 fine from the U S Coast Guard for pollution of the water. Coast Guard officials admit the fine is small but note that the big penalty to Amoco will come in cleanup costs grb In recommending the board take that action, he said It appears to have reasonable value and that the cost would be less than if we go bv our- Additional value selves would also be added to the land if it were drained that would offset anv actual cost of draining ROBERT B. Jackson, who owns 5 95 acres adjoining the school site, his made the proposal Aluminum 24 inch pipe would be list d Council Will Help - LAYTON The Layton City Council has opted to hold a public hearing before committing funds to Lavton museums ailing treasury THE MUSEUM facility is 95 percent complete but $60,000 is lacking to complete the project and contractors are getting impatient Museum backers are hop ing to raise a sizeable portion of that amount through $100 a plate dinner Friday, but the council may need to step in with further aid until con tributions can close the gap The museum is being financed by contributions and federal Bicentennial Com- mission Funds THE HEARING was set for Dec 21 and m the meantime, council members and City CURIAS Manager Randall Heaps will be investigating means funds might be found to complete the project Among options being considered aie utilization of the citys taking $21 000 $.50 (too library fund or from the unappropriated Classified Ads before the council can take the latter move MA OR LEWIS G Shields said another money possibility might be found m working through the state to underwrite funding at about four percent interest The mayor will pursue that avenue along with Mr Heaps, the council decided Museum officials .... are working towards a July opening tb ISSUE DEADLINES YEARS ISSUE DEADLIHES Display Ads Classified Ads citysA funds public hearing must be held Noon Thursday, Dec. 21 Noon Friday, Dec. 22 Display Ads m The Canal owner of property to the south wants to drain the area, including the district land, for $32,311, said Supt Wrigley tb In Bay Continues Cleanup - Oil knee-dee- psychiatry, psychology and clinical social work The cost of services provided by the Family Counseling Center is met by clients payments which vary according to family income and cir- cumstances, County Sheriffs office icpeater station has been hall includes qualified clinicians representing are linked with the Davis night meetings The force currently has 19 men along with a women's auxiliary (IMted Way Ileips Contributors to the United Way who live in Davis County often ask what United Way Chief Blown said Response ime has improved to three to five minutes to get the men to a fire and communications tendent Bernell Wrigley read a letter fiom County Commissioner Glen Flint stating the county would pay for 50 percent of the building and Salt lake Citv It provides for completion ot the projei t wot, out damigtng tht sm, uni thi I'emainirg land could Noon Thursday, Dec. 28 Noon Friday, Dec. 29 |