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Show WEEKLY REFLEX-DA- VIS NEWS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 28, 1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, FEBRUARY 28, 1980 Residents Concerned About by WANDA LUND LAYTON Mayor L. Glen Shields is concerned about the number of derailments that have occurred on the Union Pacific Railroad within Layton city limits in the last three or four years. HE TOLD councilmen Thursday that he had received a number of telephone calls from residents who were worried about the possibility of future derailments that might cause heavy property damage or loss of life. There is not a heck of a lot you can do as a community except let the railroad people know that we are concerned and that there are a lot of concerned people in the community, he said. "I drafted a letter and told the railroad officials Glaring The faults of others are like the headlights on an automobile. They only seem more glaring than our own. News, Charleston, S.C. -- that we have received a lot of telephone calls and contacts regarding the recent incident (derailment of 40 cars on a Union Pacific freight tram Sunday, Feb. 17). UPPERMOST in the minds of the callers has been the safe-t- y of personal property. Another concern was the type of cargo which the railroad might be carrying and who would evacuate the community if a dangerous cargo derailment occurred. We have an emergency preparation plan, w hich I think is a good one, but we have to know certain things to put the plan into operation, Mayor Shields said. It is no good to have the plan if you don't get the word about the particular disaster or safety problem. have asked that city officials meet with railroad officials and that we talk about some of the concerns and see if we can work out some kind of solution to these problems. 1 THE MAYOR said one lady called and wanted to know mile south, there could have been some injuries to residents of the trailer park. The city planning commission is considering a change in the ordinance which would specify the distance that construction will be allowed from a railroad right of way. The mayor said he thinks the commission will make a recommendation to the city council before long. what the plan would be if the train hit the Layton Elementary School and if the children should need to be evacuated. "I couldnt say, just off the the mayor reported. We have had a practice, but when you come to the real thing it is a w hole different ball cuff, game. HE SAID if the recent derailment had occurred even half a Aides Needed In Davis School District District would appreciate 867-229- knowing. SCOTT CARTFR, city plansetback ner, said a from the right of way had been recommended. If the railroad adds a third set of tracks, they would be 20 or 30 feet inside the right of way . he explained. Mayor Shields said it might be advisable to have cities band together to meet with railroad officials. 1 he mayor of 60-fo- By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON - A com- mittee to review patron THEY ARE seeking aides who can work with students speaking those languages as their native tongue. Those interested should contact the 1 district at or ext. 200. tb If you FARMINGTON speak Thai, Laotian, Navajo, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese or Hebrew, the Davis County School RR 776-202- re- quests for book placement and removal will be formed. THE DAMS County Library Board decided such a group would be organized dur- - Derailments Sunset has talked w ith him ab- concerns, and Mayor Shields said other communities along the right of way out his probably have similar worries. IF THERE should beaspill of something toxic, someone has to communicate with us." he said. "After we talk to them, they need to communi ing its regular monthly meeting Monday in Farmington. If patrons felt action by the professional library staff wasn't ade- quate, input from that group could be obtained. Such action w ill be included in an expected revised book selection policy to be drafted and tentatively New Sources Energy A IViust Of The oil crisis made it very clear that new sources of energy must be found. But most alternate sources such as the sun, the wind and the tides are still a long way off. Nuclear power reactors could be a potential source of danger from radiation and other hazards. OYER THE years the UN has developed a series of standards for safety, health and water disposal at these facilities. Inspectors fiorn the International Atomic Energy Agency are responsible for checking nuclear reactors around the world to make sure that even the smallest amounts of fissionable material are all present and accounted for. The International Atomic Energv Agency has also established a computerized clearing house for technical data on the peacelul uses of atomic energy, so that experience with Non-far- j SKYPARK ALIVE By TOM BUSSELBERG WOODS CROSS The Bountiful Skypark is alive and well as Utahs largest private airport and one of the largest in traffic and planes served. THERE WAS talk a year or so ago of the airport selling out to either Woods Cross city, in which it is actually located, or Davis County. That would make financing easier, because a government-owne- d facility can receive hefty support from federal sources. Instead, the Skypark not only continues under private ownership but it grows something becoming more of a rarity for a privately-owne- d airport, according to Airport Manager Bob Walker. No stranger to airports, he served as state aeronautics director for 15 years, from and became familiar with the states airports. 1965-197- HOW DOES Davis Counown little airport rate? When we talk airports, and the total number of airplanes based at an airport, Skypark is the fifth largest. In total annual operations it is still fifth largest, he says. That puts it ahead of Logan airport, for instance. The Skypark is the "only private airport (in the state) open to the public that provides all services and suphe adds, noting the plies, tys isnt resting on its facility laurels but planning for a rant future. vib- IN THE year since the airport was purchased by Sky- park Operations, a terminal filled out shell has been with offices, waiting room and other facilities and an innovative multimillion dollar expansion program started. The innovative part of that allows businessmen who are owners and pilots of small aircraft to not only maintain their aircraft at the Skypark but also conduct their businesses from near door-sto- p proximity. Abhave been out 40 constructed with 38 more planned, Mr. Walker says. UNDER THAT concept, a businessman can buy an ind- ividual' hangar for from $14,000-16,000. It shares a common wall with other han$ gars and is set up on the condominium concept, he explains. Five corporate hangars, at a cost of $50,000 each will be Bountifuls Skypaik has seen some spurts in growth oxer the past vear. unhiding completion of the terminal shell and construe lion of condominium-lik- e hangers lor small aircraft. available for larger clients. In spite of, or perhaps because of reinflation and the cession, the condominiums are selling well, Mr. Walker says, noting that three of the corporate hangars are already sold. THE HANGARS provide a place for the aircraft while an adjoining industrial park offers space for the firm to locate. Its a new concept whereby people interested can locate in the industrial park and if they want to fly, they can almost fly right in (to their business). Direct access will be offered from the airfield with three stubs proposed. Convenience is a key to attracting businessmen, he explains. "Time is the thing. Time means money to a businessman. It takes so much time to get from point A to point B. It takes about the same amount of gas by car or plane and its absolutely more economical to fly. ITS VERY popular in northern California. I saw it there about eight years ago. It works well there and so I dont know why it cant here. It is catching on with a waiting list When already accumulated. you get the type of business that is spread out. to make money, you have to use (air travel), he says, citing an architectural firm that is selling its Holladay complex ana moving to the airport. The corporate hangars and will be 38 additional started in the spring and should be ready for occupancy in the fall, he says. At the same time, activity is beginning at the industrial park, located to the east of the airport. We have earnest money with 12. The water and sewer are in and when the weather breaks we can do the streets. Everybody is just waiting. Industrial park sites range from 16 e plats on down he 1,700 during January, but the unemployment rate dipped only slightly during the month an indication that those persons laid off work withdrew tion with Woods Cross and Davis County officials, Mr. Walker emphasized. designate some private SUCCESS AT Skypark not only brings added prosperity to its owners, and airport-relate- d employees, but aids such giant neighbors as Salt Lake International Airport, he continues. When they (Salt TO MAINTAIN an airport financial responsibility. If you are municipally-owned you can get up to 90 percent federal aid for any improvements. It would be an advantage to the aviation family, he says. Future improvements contemplated at Skypark include a levelling course on the runway, a medium intensity lighting system and additional tiedown space. And what would all, or even part of that cost? I runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars. We can provide satisfactory help to relieve them that (new runway) becomes less important. And while Skypark is hardly capable of handling the mammoth 747 jets, it can meet the needs of many types of aircraft Mr. Walker says. We are open 24 hours-a-da- y with a lighted, 5,000 foot (nearly mile long) runway. communication Two-wa- y air- ports as relievers. That would qualify them for money. Lake International) reach saturation theyre talking about a third runway and that is provided to all aircraft. SMALL JETS can utilize the airport and the facilities could be adequate for a commuter airline, he adds, with a waiting room and other facilities available in the terminal building. Close freeway access makes the airport as close to downtown Salt Lake City as the International airport, for instance. With all the activity going on at the airport would there be any advantages if Davis County or Woods Cross bought it? There would be definite advantages, Mr. Walker says, if either would buy it. They could get federal money (to aid in development). A private airport cant get any federal money but some proposed legislation in Congress would is a tremendous would think the levelling course, apron, taxiways and stub would cost $450,000-$500,00- 0 if done today. AND WHILE the costs may be steep, Skypark is finding ways to generate revenue while focusing on maintaining a viable airport. Were here to stay. This will remain an airthat is in line with the port concept of the whole development. Airport tenants include Executive Air Services, offering contract and charter flights; aircraft instruction and rental; medical evaand providing cuation employment along the Wasatch Front North took a drastic drop of from the labor market. ACCORDING to the Ogden Job Service Office of the Utah Department of Security, total employment in the Davis, Weber and Morgan County area dipped to an estimated 105,840 during January. Officials say that the tradi- new methods in one country may be shared with others, blm Project Bids Awarded LAYTON Jerry B. Jones Construction Co., Ogden, was the low bidder on three phases of a project to improve Layton Commons Phase 2. The firm was one of nine bidders. THE LAYTON City Council awarding con- has approved tracts for $21,109.17 for sprinkler heads, valves and fittings; $14,610.44 for pipes and $2,524.38 for a pumping station. The city w ill use municipal crews to make the installations. however, wwl tional winter nosedive should have bottomed out and that employment should increase substantially for the next several months. DESPITE AN additional 60 persons on the unemployment rolls during January, the unemployment rate is still less than the previous month 5.5 percent three-count- y compared to 5.6 percent, according to the Job Service report. Also, the 5.5 percent rate for January is also the same as for the same month a year ago. Job Service officials say they do not expect a dramatic change in the local labor force for February because of weather restrictions with construction and other outdoor jobs. However, several hundred are expected to be hired by the Regional Internal Re-- v enue Serv ice Center in Ogden which should boost employment beginning in March. CONSTRICTION and trade felt the major impact of layoffs during January. Incle- ment weather and MAI OR SHIELDS said he had expressed his concern to set for presentation to the board March 24. Revision of the policy was among stipulations given to Director Jeanne Layton on her reinstatement last month. Tha; policy was among issues raiseo in her dismissal last fall, as well. AT PRESENT, a patron having a complaint about a book already on the shelves can quest a review with a re- professional group Employment Report By GARY R. BLODGETT cate and see if w e can come up w ith something helpful and beneficial. Councilman Kent Randall said. You are talking about highly unlikely things that happen. You cant afford to take care of all the unlikely things. tight money" slowed building construction to a point that 820 workers were cut back during January, according to the report. The trade industry also lost 890 during the month, which is also typical of a seasonal decline. ON THE positive side of the employment picture government employment rose by nearly 700, most of those being hired at the IRS Center as the Ogden facility builds its workforce for the 1979 tax returns. Manufacturing, trades, services and real estate contributed to a net increase of about 4,840 employees during the past 12 months, about 4.8 percent higher than a year ago. from the library staff called to make a determination. They then take their decision to the library board. If that body wishes to further pursue the matter, it can set up a committee. Such action was taken twice with the book, Americana." Both groups ruled the book should remain on the shelves but the books placement in the library became a controversial issue, one that many believe led to Miss Layton's firing. three-memb- THE BOOK has resurfaced as Bountiful City Councilman Jay Bingham has asked for another review of the book's placement. He requested a review two years ago, leading to the decision to retain the book in the collection. Under the revised review board, two library staff members and three lay community residents would comprise the board. The final say on a book's fate would remain with the library board, members decided. THE SAME group would also review requests made by patrons for books that were denied. At present, library staff review such requests, numbering 0 a month, according to Miss Layton and notify the patron of action taken. staff-la- y BOOK REQUESTS are eva- luated using 15-2- 0 sources ranging from the New York Times Book Review to the Salt Lake Tribune and Utah Historical Quarterly, she said. Commissioner Morris Swapp questioned reliability department heads. We have an emergency prepaiedness plan, but it wont be effective unless we use it." he said. HE SAID he had talked to a lot of people in the city, and no one knew' just what the procedure should be if it were neces- sary to evacuate. book review of "eastern sources in meeting needs in the "West, to which Miss Layton replied, "We pretty well use a We do use local sources and were very aware of local books that usually wouldnt be reviewed (nationally). Were looking for that input all the time." cross-sectio- BOARD MEMBER Robert Arbuckle of Centerville said he wanted to see a change in policy for religious book acquisition. In the (present) policy it says no religious books except doctrinal or historical. I would like that amended. Otherwise we have a conflict with some patron requests." Agreeing was Board Member Sharon Shumway Smith. "You want it (selection policy ) open to a broader range. If it conflicts with the policy then I would say we have to have a broader policy. BUT NOTING that a policy-broadeni- could lead to being inundated with request was West Point Board Member Eva Jean Law. The present policy restricts purchase of religious material to doctrinal and-o- r historical because of the large amount of literature available from other sources, such as church libraries, and because of limited budget. STRESSING the importance of lay input for book purchase or removal Mr. Swapp said, "The lay people have no say after a book is denied. Were their servants as elected officers (commissioners). When they come in with requests it pays to listen." Miss Layton said book selection input is sought from patrons by chief librarians. The branch librarians and chief reference librarian (at Farmington headquarters) are largely responsible for what goes into the library. Theyre on the firing line." Explaining the difference between one area from another she added, The tone of the library in Clearfield (patrons) is far different from that in Bountiful." Man Arrested In Store Robbery CLEARFIELD A Clearfield man and a juvenile have been arrested in connection with robbery of a Clearfield Store. KENNETH WILLIAM Walker, 19, of 87 North Villa Dr., Clearfield, has been arrested and arraigned in Fourth Circuit Court, Clearfield, on a felony charge of aggravated robbery. Youth Center in Roy on a similar charge. He is awaiting a hearing in First District Juvenile Court, Farmington. 7-- first-degr- A juvenile-age- d boy has been referred to MOWEDA THEY ARE accused of robStore at 545 bing the South State St., Clearfield, with threat of a hunting knife, according to Clearfield police reports. A similar robbery in Bountiful at another Store earlier the same morning is still under investigation. 7-- 1 1 facilities for the Veterans Administration Hospital; an aircraft maintenance shop with a full line of mainte- nance facilities and parts; Mountain Fuel Supply; a real estate firm; National Rental Plane Club, offering aircraft rental and instruction and Skypark operations. AND VIRTUALLY all employed at those facilites are Davis County residents, he adds. Black Cat Causes Power Blackout one-acr- FARMINGTON says. ALL OF this activity, A pow- er shortage of nearly four run- ning into figures above the million dollar mark, would indicate Skypark is around to stay. In fact, Mr. Walker says the airport itself is working to re- main a viable, contributing part of the community. We dont see any problems with the homeowners and others in the area. W'e want a zoning ordinance that is compatible with aircraft operation. And that will be accomplished through close coopera hours in some areas of Farm- ington Sunday night was caused, by all things, a black cat. THE CAT owner un- known apparently leaped on a portable transformer and short-circuite- d a 5,000-kilowa- tt line that serves the area between 1600 South in Farmington to the Cross Roads in Fruit Heights. A Utah Power and Light Company spokesman said the major part of the blackened area was restored to power within DA hours, but a portion of the southern region was without power for nearly four hours. THE CULPRIT (cat) somehow got inside a small fenced area housing the transformer that was being used in Farmington while maintenance was being completed on the regular unit. The jolt, which killed the cat, caused a reduction in power in the wide area, causing lights to flicker, it was CRASH LANDING Two Kaxsxille men were uninjuied Siindux afternoon when their single-engin- e Civil Air Patrol plane lost power on takeolt from Skx park Airport. Woods Cross, and bells flopped" into a muddv field, nat row lv missing a house near 1500 South and 1500 West. Occupants of the plane which was about to join in a seat ih lot anothet missing were identified In Woods plane oxer central Utah Cross Officer Paul Howard as Edward Parker, of 243 East Mutton Hollow Road, and Dick Beens, 433 Noitli 300 East, both of Kaxsxille. Of fit er Howard, who witnessed the 12:40 p.m. crash said the plane appaientlx lost power on takeoff and the pilot, Mr. Paiker. tiied to return to the field then picked a soft place" to land. Damage to the planes engine, front wheel and left wing was extensive. |