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Show WEEKLY REFLEX M S' s DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. MARCH ' s " )i in '(LaMWiilP , ".,. y K 29. 1979 wf- - There is growing recognition in government circles-bo- th federal and state--thlegislation is needed to alleviate the burdens placed on small businesses by problems within the product liability insurance industry. at RECENT YEARS have seen a great increase in product liability claims and litigation, which in turn has resulted in large and repeated boosts in product liability insurance And in premium's. many cases the rate increases are borne by companies which have themselves actually experienced no such liability claims at all. For two years the House Small Business Committees subpanel on capital, investment, and business opportunities has been studying this situation. During the 95th Congress it held 15 days of hearings on product liability matters. Now its chairman, Rep. John LaFalce has filed four bills designed to bring product liability into focus and to correct imbalances in present practices. clearer S' a n.in.iQinmp 7. j &$? ''S ' s .48$$ ' V THE LaFALCE bills are of the subcommittee hearings he chaired and of the findings of a Commerce Department Task Force on Product Liability and Accident Compensation that has drawn up a model uniform product liability law. elj &&& itm fcwwwja'"' f ' byproducts '& :f.:. , ' LaFalce One jfHQ& WSft& bill the Uniform Product Liability Act-- is based on that model law. mw LaFalce An accompanying draft of a Standards for State Product Liability Act reflects, for the most part, the actual ,? ' 522? recommendations The 1979 intermediate gymnastics season is over in Utah. It began in December, .with a series of qualifying . meets leading up to the Feb. 24 state championships. Then there was the Region 1 competition in San Diego and it was over. AS judges were freed from a particular stylization. THE SCORES competition for and the their placement were: Utah: Childrens Division Jana Lee Carlson, Ogden, 58.25, 21st; Marika LeSieur, Eagles, 57.95, 22nd; Robin O'Donnell, Academy, 57.70, Sarah 23rd; Bronsky, -- EXPECTED, California completely dominated the gymnastics meet. Northern and southern Academy, 56.30, 24th. two-da- y California were considered as separate states due to the ..large number of gymnasts who compete at all levels. Arizona, Utah and Nevada were the other Region teams. Outstanding Auto Service Student 1 won every first place trophy, and California gymnasts second, and third and . . there were two exceptions and both were from Utah. Budd did place third on vault; Bountifuls Jill Palmer placed fifth on vault in the junior division. Awards were given for the first six places in each event and the California had the rest. What might seem to be a dismal showing qn the part of the Utah contingent was actually a fairly strong showing. Jill Palmer, Kim Peterson, Lauri Budd and Shawnee Ynchausli all placed in the top 15. Ms. Palmers ninth Slow 1-- 65.85 score was the best any gymnast did against the JOSEPH HAMBLIN I MIKE DENNISON, coach of the Saltos Gymnastics Team, said of the regional competition. The California state champions would have been rcomparable to the very best Class I gymnasts in Utah. They did extremely well, with northern California the stronger of the two. Our own team girls had low scores during their compulsory 'round and were 17th, 19th and 23rd after the first day. After optionals they had moved up eight places each and had beaten many of the California girls. The fact that only Califor; nia did well in compulsories was partly due to their being excellent gymnast's and partly due to the use of California judges. Judges become used to a particular 'style and tend to regard that as correct. In optionals, the Joseph Hamblin of 422 East South, Kaysville, was named outstanding Automotive Service student by Weber State College Dept, of Automotive Engineering Tech100 nology. Mr. SOPHOMORE, Hamblin will receive an associate degree at the end of the current quarter. Mr. Hamblin was selected for the award for Excellence in the Classroom and Lab. A 80 The undivided section of 15 miles east of Echo Junction has been the sight of considerable damage according to Utah Department of Transportation officials. THE RECENT heavy moisture in the area has caused asphalt breakup along 700 feet of the roadway. The UDOT crews are working to correct the situation, but motorists should be aware that there will be a reduced speed zone and the possibility of traffic tie ups while it is being repaired. -- that they have been thoughtfully and carefully drawn and that they will provide an excellent vehicle for focusing congressional attention on the formulation of appropriate tort standards. The model law suggested by the Commerce Department, unveiled at the beginning of this year, would impose a statute of limitations on product liability of most manufacturers. IT WOULD BE implementfederal-lev- el, ed at the state--nand it would allow employes injured by products after the expiration of this Mr. Hamblin works for Auto Repair Shop in Kaysville. . He graduated from Davis High School and served an LDS mission to the Mission prior QHIS OTDEIMJD DAY CARE several states among them Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, California and Tennessee have voted to limit spending andor taxes. Similar measures are being proposed across the country. Does this trend mean a bottom line of reduced services as well as taxes? NOT IF municipalities take an innovative approach their toward budget problem-solvinsay Mark Frazier, director, and Jim Lewis, research analyst of the Local Government Center, a consulting group in Santa Barbara, Calif. Writing in the March Readers Digest, they cite numerous inventive solutions arrived at by widely disparate communities. Among them: non-prof- it homes modified for vastly more expensive traditional firehouses. Ex-- , panding the garages to hold a fire engine and adding a backyard facility for hose drying and storage have made these stations completely adequate, Frazier and Lewis note. In the event that a population swing would make one of these stations unnecessary, it to ran readily be home and sold. a one-fami- A visitor at the home of Bishop and Mrs. Max Hirschi and family was her brother, Jim Coleman of Smithfield. On Monday evening they had as their guest Dee Jorgensen, a Kaysville artist who told of his display and art ability and. talents in the art field. and Mrs. Golden Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Linford, Mr. and Mrs. Henry had dinner in McGlinch Bountiful Friday evening. Mrs. Linford was to enter the Lakeview Hospital on Saturday to undergo surgery. y - IN FRANKLIN County, Ohio, a new approach to adult first-timoffenders is saving $322,000 a year in court costs. Instead of We are staffed & equipped to handle DROP-IN- S by the Day, or Hour, MOM While Shops, works, or plays. Phone non-viole- nt (We are listed in the yellow pages.) relief is coming. IT WILL -' come Congress, in handling product liability will not be usurped by the Federal Government. via RETAILERS AND distribu- tors would be liable only for their own negligent conduct unless the injured person could not sue the original manufacturer because latter was unavailable or out of business. Manufacturers would be responsible for defects in construction and design, but would be shielded from the cost of injuries caused by products incapable of being made safe at the time of manufacture if the maker gave adequate warning about hazards it knew or should have known about. Redford home to enjoy a party. In addition to the members of the Redford family, those who The Layton 7th Ward had a light dinner and a fashion show. A narrator and musical numbers helped introduce the clothes that were modeled by Relief Society women and their daughters. The clothes were all homemade. The Layton 6th Ward used as Phases of Womanhood their theme. Talks and skits were presented about the dating years, young married, young mothers, mother of teens and grandmothers. A light supper followed the program. . The wards in the East Lay-toStake combined for this activity. Husbands and wives n THE COMMERCE draft also provides that as a rule of thumb a consumer product has been used beyond its useful life after ten years have elapsed. But this presumption may be rebutted in court, and the limit does not apply anyway if the manufacturer has indicated the product would be useful for a longer span. The model law also clarifies the relationship between product liability and compensation enjoyed several musical numbers and refreshments. The featured speaker was Mrs. Barbara Winder, a member of the Relief Society General Board. Saturday evening, March of neighbors 24, Jim and Lillian Redford met at the Glass laws. Congressional action on a compromise between the LaFalce proposals and Commerces model probably will not come until later this year, crust For a golden-browon bread and pastry, brush top of dough with unbeaten egg white before baking. a if To determine frozen thawedl or refrigerated heated is casserole throughout, insert the blade of a table knife in the center for a few seconds. If the tip of the knife is really hot to touch casserole when removed-t- he is ready to serve. This is kite weather. If you cant make one, buy one and help your youngster enjoy the thrill of seeing his kite go out of sight in the sky! To prepare shrubbery for transplanting next fall, use a spade to cut a circle around the plant 18 inches from the trunk. Repeat in June. This will induce formation of new feeder roots close to the plant. conventional probation, about 200 individuals a year are an placed on diversion opportunity to work off their debt to society, pay back their victims and eventually have their criminal records erased. The program has an addi- tional plus: its recidivism rate is only 15 percent. - IN Jacksonville, Fla., the Sheriffs Department simply switched from standard-size-patrol cars to compacts in and saved $720,000 a year d gasoline and maintenance costs. - In Lynwood, Calif., a landscape firm .ook over the operation from the city. In one week it ac- cause serious injury or death when handled carelessly by young children, according to a Utah Social Services official. tegy that communities are employing in their search for more efficient and less ex- pensive administration includes offering incentives for productivity and efficiency, putting the burden of support for services on the specific user rather than the taxpayer in general, and contracting to outside firms for specific functions, such as garbage removal. For these methods to work, the public must actively support the measures. Burke e watchdog Roche, a of the Los Angeles County budget, says: If we want government to improve, we must pay attention to it. If we dont, well get sluggish and long-tim- served as patrol leader and senior patrol leader under varsity scout leader Lynn Niederhauser. tles that are under pressure are apt to explode and shower the child with glass, said Dr. Peter C. vanDyck, director, Family Health Services, Division of Health. He said that the problems usually occur when young children are playing with unopened glass bottles that have not been refrigerated. DR. vanDYCK said that in one case, a old child . died from shock after suffer- - Warmer temperatures and improve the situation facing the states big game herds. This report comes frcm Kendall Nelson, assistant chief of game management with the of Division Wildlife Resources and from other wildlife officials around the state. THE WEATHER will open up more country, said Nelson, provide a greater availability of forage for the animals and decrease the amount of energy required to keep warm. In the next few weeks, the division wiH be investigating many of Utahs problem areas to assess the conditions We know weve had some losses in certain areas, said Nelson, but it will be several weeks before we know the extent of these losses. What, arent the only to be supervised when in contact with the glass bottles. He old cited the case ef a wa $ she died who after girl injured by an exploding bottle that contained drinking water. PARENTS SHOULD be aware that such innocent looking things as pop bottles can cause injuries, more serious than just a cut on the hand, he stressed. NELSON POINTED out that state wildlife personnel can only speculate now on what sort of losses the state has experienced. Upcoming trips around the state and range rides this spring will give biologists a better picture. Fashion Shops are showing dazzling evening dresses in white. Toe wrap dresses and halter-neck dresses are quite full with narrow midriff tie belts. Genetics gracious!" canI do if Im exclaimed the startled didate. not? Upward mobility and new career paths are what women h are looking for, asserts Kelson, director of the Phoenix Institute, Where access to many fields is now limited, new doors must be Jin-na- opened. THE TRADITIONAL fields for women are often d and low paying. At the Phoenix Institute we are exploring new solutions and encouraging women to broaden their outlook on the job market. Many women experiencing transitional phases in their lives have come to the Phoenix Institute and found higher paying more motivating jobs. In order to serve a broader group of women the Phoenix Institute is expanding their program to include a Resume Bank. THE RESUME Bank offers a variety of services to assist women in their climb up the career ladder. A $20 initial dead-ende- makes available fee, placement in the bank, access to job listings and a Career Information Center. training, career discovery workshops, resume development, and job counseling are available for additional fees. THE RESUME Bank is for highly motivated women who are frustrated by the existing avenues for career placement. The staff at the Phoenix Institute welcomes you to call or come in for more information. The phone is or write to The Phoenix Institute, 383 S. 6th E., Salt Lake City, Utah, 532-508- 84102. Alcoholism & Three separate studies conducted in Sweden, Denmark and the United States indicate that genetics may be a primary factor in addiction to alcohol. This is in contrast to the generally accepted view that cultural, environmental and psychological influences are the probable cause. ed? Good Nkj Cohere Assertiveness Terry stretch material is popular for warm weather play clothes for both men. women and children. Terry rompers, shorts, skirts and beach coverups have that comfy stretch feeling. Congressional candidate, will you do if youre elect- What will Cleaner Airplane Air on Passengers American Airlines no longer have to worry about an inconsiderate passenger sucking a pipe or cigar. From now on therell be no pipe or stogie suckers flying American Airlines. THATS the decision of management in re airline sponse to a Civil Aeronautics Board directive to protect passengers from such heavy smoke. pretending other than a ban which will There protect s. BULLY FOR American! or cigar a few hours-i- n fact, theyll likely be helped, along with other passengers. All other airlines should follow American's example. Farm Buildings 4225 Corporation Pre-engineere- d Steel Buildings owner-manag- FREE ESTIMATES No one will be hurt, having to postpone lighting up that pipe Other airlines are taking theres some arrangement really is none, in the confined air space of today's airliner. Industrial Buildings Commercial Buildings BILL LILES a LooldnsFo:1 children that need someone asked a and Cm Are various big game herds. of student member of the Davis High soccer team. He enjoys ski- Warmer Weather Should Help Big Game Herds some rain across Utah should honor an ing. np Toddlers concerned principally with its ENJOY FRESH CLEAN CARPETS CHRIS IS a member of Post sponsored by the Kaysville 10th Ward. Active in scouting he has 341 and one exploded. own 825-108-7 Insured All Work Guaranteed Eagle Scout. This is the highest honor in the Boy Scout program. A MEMBER of the LDS Church he has served as president of the Teachers quorum in his priesthood. Chris is a sophomore at Davis High School where he is and up Unlimited Structural Design AUTHORIZED PHONE W. Read, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis G. Read of 871 Oxford Drive, Kaysville, has achieved the rank of ing lacerations from shattered pop bottle Rlass. In old another case, a boy was treated for facial cuts after he accidentally struck two soft drink bottles together unresponsive government, o o o CLEWtn Always Prompt Courteous Service Sate tor all types ol Carpet Eagle Chris AF. GLASS BEVERAGE bot- complished what the city crews did in a year. SOME OF the basic stra- Earns Dangerous By APRIL RHODES n attended the party included Thea Call, Octavia Neville, Milton Call, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Jones and son, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Call and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wilson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Redford and family, Verna K. Hill and Beth Brown. Mrs. Karen Muir and children from Bountiful also attended the party. Miss Laura Marie Whetstone who has been living in Layton a short while was married Saturday, March 17 to Thomas A. Grimm of The Mich. Kentwood, ceremony was performed in the Ogden United Church of Christ. After a honeymoon trip to Michigan and Louisiana, the couple will live in Layton. Mr. Grimm is associated with the U.S. Air Force and is stationed at Hill Mies: Glass bottles containing carbonated beverages can About Your Home but role of the states Layton News maintenance. 2 thru 8 yrs.) 376-079- 2 if then. Acceptance by states will take still longer, but defects in construction and from failure to instruct and warn, and from neglecting to maintain proper design, CARPET ENROLL YOUR CHILD NOW FOR FULL TIME SUMMER CARE. Well offer once a week Swimming Plus Excursions. (Ages Commerces blueprint stresses distinguishing liability stemming from Spending Garden SUBURBAN Grove, Calif., has substituted ACCORDING to Richard D. Moss, instructor in the college of automotive dept. This is the first award given in this department. Limit - Mr. KlilMJS all the provisions in the Department of Commerces draft, but he acknowledges Nationwide pressure to limit government spending mounts. Already voters in Down On place finish and California clubs. THE Congressman from New York does not agree with ten-ye- State losses. other proposals make a unit that will add more certainty to tort litigation by harmonizing present disparate, and often outmoded, state product liability laws. HE IS the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Raymond Hamblin of Kaysville. np senior division, Orems Lauri Weber to entering College. . IN THE JUNIOR DIVISION - Jill Palmer, Saltos, 65.85, 9th; Kim Peterson, Saltos, 65.05, 12th; Shawnee Ynchausti, Saltos, 62.55, 15th; Jodie Covil, Eagles, 61.20, 21st; Katie Baird, Murray, 60.05, 23rd. Senior Division, Lauri Budd, Timpanogos, 63.75, 13th; Sheila Lehner, Eagles, 62.20, 17th; Paige Curtis, . Gainers, 59.80, 21st. his ten-ye- panel. In his view, these and his Jill Palmer, Saltos Gymnastics Club, performs her dismount on the balance beam. Her 9th place score of 65.85 was the highest score for any gymnast from Utah, Arizona or Nevada. HIGHEST SCORE of period to sue their employers for pecuniary DEALER: |