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Show i 0 K) y K) IXL L 24 Pages THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1979 VOLUME " mmm viCULlUD By TOM BUSSELBERG longstanding rule that a the COG that coordinates grant applications and approvals and other matters of county business. In a motion by Sunset Mayor Norm Sant, the council voted to allow the chairman to be chosen from the group, E l IV BUT Commissioner Ernest Eberhard also spoke in favor I think of the status quo. youll find the commissioners are in a better position to remain neutral and when you get into some of the inside workings of some COGs that are dominated by a city or by one individual. We have no particular purpose in dominating. However, maybe some cities have a particular interest he they want to promote, said. The county commis REFUTING that Mayor Sant said, I know 15 other hardheads as hardheaded as Mayor Sant. I dont think any one mayor will dominate. And Syracuse Mayor Boyd If youre Thurgood noted, representing your city you're going to be that much more careful that you dont lean in favor of your own city. NOTING LIMITED powers for the chairman was Bountiful Mayor Elmer Barlow. I dont think the chairman has that much influence. I see no A Kaysville KAYSVILLE woman has set up a fund to help defray legal expenses for Davis Countys fired library director. Nothing will be taken out and (money) will be strictly accounted for," she says, adding that no one else is involved in the fund. An honors graduate of Southern Illinois Wisconsin, Mrs. Hall says that democracy has to be MARILYN HALL has organized Jjie fund to raise University with library employment experience in ever you wanted to do to sit down and discuss whats going on in the meeting at your discretion, Planning Director Joe Moore said. If we're going to elect someone and he cant do it well be able to determine that in short order, said Mayor Sant. Yes, it will take mare work (for a mayor) but Joe (Moore) will do it at our TWENTY-NIN- f sion is in the best position to be neutral. WE WOULD come to your place of employment of what- county commissioner head up NUMBER E convenience. Other COGs dont have any problem. time basis, and asked what relationship the county planning staff could maintain with a mayor. FARMINGTON A county commissioner will no longer automatically serve as chairman of the Davis County Council-- of Governments. IN ACTION last week thei group of mayors and commissioners voted to change a EIGHTY-ON- '' difficulty in the chairman be- ing elected by the body regardless of who he is because we dont give the chairman additional powers. 1 have no objection to one of the commission being the chairman but I hate to have that be a set rule. At that, Commissioner Flint asked if the matter could be postponed to study legal implications but Mayor Sant countered, 1 dont see it as a matter of legalities. Weve got every COG doing it (allowing election by the group). The motion passed 11-- including county commissioners. In making the motion he said, My reason for this is that we possibly could have better representation as pertains to the democratic process. In no way is this any disparity or anything upon the Commission. I just feel that we are one of the few COG in the state that doesnt elect its chairman. AT PRESENT, the - com- mission trio decides on a chairman for the group, who usually is that commissioner serving as commission chairman. ensure To INTERIM DIRECTOR - FARMINGTON A veteran of nearly eight years service with the Davis County Library has been appointed as interim director. SARAH BETH Galloway of Centerville was named to the position by the Davis County Library Board last Friday, effective Oct. 1. She will assume the post for an undetermined time period, depending on the length and outcome of anticipated court action planned by Jeanne Layton, present library director. - the continue Well program as long as funds last, said Dr. Richard E. Johns, director of the County Health Program, And if the program is successful well file for funds for an extended project, probably during next fiscal year. FUNDS approved for the first phase will be used to equip a van with emission control equipment and to pay a program and public relations director. The emission control program is designed to even- tually reduce vehicle emission in the county by 25 percent through the following procedures: public relations program aimed at current air quality problems in Davis County and their 1. A vigorous causes. programs. In addition, she supervises the headquarters staff that deals directly with the public. Prior to joining Davis County she worked in the cataloging section of the University of Utah Marriott Library. MRS. GALLOWAY has been employed at the headquarters of the three EDUCATIONALLY, Mrs. Galloway obtained a masters degree in library science library system since Nov. 21, 1971 and serves as coordinator of public services. In that from capacity she deals with library publicity and coor-- . Ms Davis FARMINGTON County Commission gave its final endorsement to a shortterm auto emission inspecmaintenance and tion program to be carried out by the County Health Department. THE PROGRAM, which will last three to six months before renewal, is financed by a $29,500 federal grant. dinates various activities including story hours and Ks Young Brigham University in 1978. Educate the public to maintain properly tuned -- vehicles. the public to proper driving habits which would reduce emission and increase gasoline mileage. 3. EDUCATE educate the public to proper maintenance of pollution control equipment on their vehicles. 4. To 5. PROVIDE vehicle voluntary emission-contro- l Board. Miss Layton had held the post for nine years and contends the action was taken unfairly and says she will take the matter to court, if 11 unorganized, representing people in Davis County voicing opposition to action firing of the Davis County librarian. in speaking of tho$ supporting Miss Layton.There is no money (for (XX) -' MEMBERS OF groups including the League of Miss Layton) but what comes out of our own pockets. Women Voters, University of reason. Utah Women, Davis Education Association and two Bountiful congregations met Monday night to organize action showing opposition to the Sept. 18 library board firing of County Librarian Jeanne Layton, said Bountiful Community Church Pastor Don Proctor. We met and collated with about 11 agencies who separately dont have much power but together probably can get things done, he said, adding that his role was more as a mediator. Educate the public to shop closer to home, drive less, and cut the amount of, auto pollutants in the air. WHILE specifics have yet to be worked out, Rev. Proctor said the group formulated a notice indicating formation of the fund were distributed to SOME 300 copies of Chairman Glen Flint noted that the commissioners all work fulltime while many mayors fulfill that capacity on a part- - Kaysville area residents over Mrs. Halls signature asking for monetary support. IProgm throughout groups 10, 000-1- Morris Commissioner Swapp says we are but we are totally (county) attorney has drawn up where we (commission) do have knowledge of the county. centers - BOUNTIFUL Resolutions are being formulated by necessary. In explaining the reasons for the fund Mrs. Hall says, Wasatch Front Regional Council. For that reason the EnraOssOoim 2. the Davis County Library COMMISSIONER Morris Swapp said, We serve as a kind of unbrella for the entire county. I guess the cities look to the county for guidance and funds to pay dues to the Commission New Group Opposes Firing Of Librarian Librarian fired last week by continued the county. 6. Promote use of mass transit to reduce the number of cars on the highway and thus reduce emission pollutants. the use of for the same 7. PROMOTE g 8. - FARMINGTON Three Sunset teenaged girls were to be arraigned in First District Juvenile Court here Wednesday on various charges stemming from a police chase through Davis County two weeks ago. operators license, driving underage, failure to stop at the order of a police officer, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and three counts of running a red light. ALL THREE CHARGES OF theft of a an motor home and destruction of vehicle - ot property have been filed against all three girls, aged 14 and 15, but additional charges of numerous traffic violations have also been filed against the young driver, according to Juvenile Court spokesman Gerrit Watkins. Charges against the driver include operating a vehicle without an girls are being held at Moweda Youth Home in Ogden. They were to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in First District Juvenile Court, Farmington. THE TRIO reportedly led Davis County, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Bountiful and Salt Lake City police officers on a wild chase which began near 400 North and Bountiful, and ended a short time later at 300 West South Causes Temple, Salt Lake City, when the motor home failed to negotiate a turn and rammed headon into a utility pole. The three girls were slightly hurt in the mishap and a North Salt Lake police officer, Detective Jim Erickson, escaped with only minor injuries when his unmarked police car missed the exit at Beck Street and and rolled over nearly three F-1- G HILL AFB Fuel starvation has been determined as the cause of the first 6 jet aircraft crash which occurred August 9 at this northern Utah air base. SPECIAL investigators from the Air Force Safety Board said there was ample fuel aboard the $12 million combat fighter but that the refuel mechanism failed to times. DURING THE chase, police said several autos were forced off the road by the large motor home. The latter also collided with several parked cars in Salt Lake City and blew a tire when it hit the base of the Brigham Young plans and specific assignments were given to various organization members for future action. Were embarrassed about whats hap Construction work is now addibeginning on a tion to Layton Commons, a park that surrounds Laytons City Hall. This new addition will bring the parks total size up to 45 acres, making it the third largest city park in the state. WHEN THE park is completed, only Salt Lake Citys Sugarhouse Park (113 acres) and Liberty Park (100 acres) will exceed Layton Monument at South Temple and Main Street. The motor home was reportedly stolen from the parents of one of the girls. They told police that they were headed for California. None of the girls were experienced drivers. Work is now beginning on two small dams on Kays Creek, to create two ponds. The ponds will be a place for the kids to fish, if we get clearance from the Department of Natural Resources to Crash operate properly leaving some 2,300 pounds of fuel trapped in external tanks. The plane which crashed on the Hill AFB north-enrunway was piloted by Belgian Major Bruno Ceuppens, 35, a veteran jet fighter pilot. pened and feel Davis County. its a blight on He added that plans are being made for public meetings. Work Begins On Layton Commons Park Commons in size. Fuel Starvation Three Girls Arraigned had been $200 in- curred by Jeanne Layton, Davis former County representation, the chairman and vice chairman should be elected, including the county commission for a one year period starting in January, the mayor continued. 1980, Sarah Beth Galloway of Centerville has been named as interim director of the Davis County Library. Ms. Layton was fired effective Sept. 29 in a meeting of the library board held early last week. Ms. Layton has held the post for eight years and was fired by a three-tw- o vote of the five member board. money for legal expenses protected from within as well as without. I cant believe a man (Commissioner Swapp) would do this. I just know this sort of help (monetary) is the help people need. ABOUT raised as of early this week. Those interested in making contributions may send them to : Jeanne Layton Defense Fund, P.O. Box 274, Kaysville, Utah 84037. stock them, said Jay Starkey, Laytons parks director. PLANS FOR this new addi- tion, which were largely drawn up by the Utah design firm of Templeton, Linke and Associates, also call for two picnic shelters to be built. Picnic tables, outdoor grills, and fencing will also be purchased and installed in the park. Contracts for all these items will be awarded after bids are opened on Sept. 28. The first phase of the park is so nice, that Im sure that the second phase will make it that much nicer, said Mayor Lewis Shields. People who arent too much familiar with Laytons downtown area are always amazed that we have such a good park downtown. Its just delightful. ALL construction on the second phase of Layton Commons is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 31, 1980. d HE TOLD investigating of- ficers that the light on the instrument panel signaled low fuel as he approached the base for a routine landing. Major Ceuppens ejected from the craft a few seconds later and parachuted safely. the first 6 The plane ever to crash had been 5 refueled in the air by a tanker, receiving some 3,000 pounds of fuel, according to the Air Force Safety Board report. - KC-13- Governor's Offer Was Just In SALT LAKE CITY - News reports that Governor Scott Matheson would like the services of Jeanne Layton on the State Library Board were not meant seriously, an aide said, Monday afternoon. PRESS Secretary Maggie Wilde said that comment was made in jest by the Governor when he was in a hallway go- ing to a meeting and was approached by a newsman anti who asked if he would appoint Miss Layton to the state board. But she added that such a possibility could come Jest ment, creation of district, y regional and libraries and supervision of state library operations and approve employee appointments, the press secretary multi-count- said. MEMBERS CAN be appointed to a second term with the chairperson appointed for a two year period. Meanwhile, Miss Layton said early Monday she would be very honored to serve a Governors appointment and thought the dorsement was very tive. en- posi- tb later. By GARY R. BLODGETT FARMINGTON - outTheyof blew everything proportion like Ive never seen before. It was a disgrace. WITH THIS outspoken statement, Davis County Commissioner Morris F. Swapp criticized the news for media blowing everything out of proportion during the incidents leading of up to and during the firing County Librarian Layton. Jeanne The commissioner then vowed that one day the truth will be known. HE DIRECTLY attacked an editorial which appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune last Thursday morning saying, Somebody js going to have to eat their words when the real story comes out. In an emotional statement during the regular county commission meeting, Commissioner Swapp emphasized that there is a lot yet to be told about incidents leading up to the dismissal of Ms. Lavton. VERY FEW people know the background of things that have happened during the past several weeks, things that convinced me that she (Layton) should be terminathe said. And when these things are brought to when I tell my side of light there are going to the story be a lot of shocked people. Commissioner Swapp stood ed, - - firm about refusing to disclose any of the past events until after a court hearing, if there is an appeal by Ms. Layton. MEANWHILE, the commissioner said emotions are running so high that he has received obscene telephone calls and letters, and that there has even been a threat against his life and those of his family. Emphasizing his point about the news media ing things out of proportion, Commissioner Swapp noted that all the newspapers, radio and television stations have blow- attempted to equate the incident regarding the book, Americana, with the firing of Ms. Layton. NOTHING COULD be farther from the truth, the commissioner emphasized. could care less about the cockeyed book. That issue 1 HE EMPHASIZED that several incidents of insubordination the by librarian resulted in her be- with the book had absolutely nothing to do with the termination of the librarian. But the press made a big deal of it. When I said that the book was nothing but Tot and ing fired by the library board. Ms. Layton was terminated from the job she has held as an employee of the county library for 20 years and as county librarian for the past nine years. author of the book conceded that the conclusion of his book was purposely made filthy the statement was buried in fine print at the bottom of the THE vote for her dismissal was met with bitter opposition by some residents. Her attorney said an appeal of the case will probably be filed in court. filth the statement made headlines. But when the story. 2 THE STATE board includes DAV1S NEWS JOURNAL nine members, with three chosen at large. Others are appointed by the Governor with Senate consent with recommendations from the law library, state board of 197 B" North Main SL, Layton education, legislative council and state historical society. Two are appointed from rural areas with the secretary of state serving as an member. 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