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Show u r WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, JUNE 19, 1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JUNE 19, 1980 County Rifle Range Under Fire By Upset Area Residents m By GARY SOME OF the major specifications included in the proposed agreement provide that 90 percent of net profits be reinvested into improvements at the range, that adequate manpower and safety range officers be provided at all times the range is open, that the facility be open to the public on a basis at a fee to be determined and that the facility be made available to local law enforcement officers at no charge. R. BLODGETT FARMINGTON A rifle range located in county-ow- ned the foothills east of Fruit under fire Heights came a from residents of the area who told county commissioners that they didn't want the range in their backyards. 3 V FOR A WHILE, the flack w aN flying thick and heavy, but at the close of the lengthy hear- ing no official action was taken. Both sides aired their view s. Davis County has agreed to a tentative, but not final offer to lease the rifle range facility to a private gun club, Wahsatch Shooters Association, which has several members in Davis County. vision five-yea- Whether a prescription or glasses adjustment, the new Pearle Vision Center in the Layton Hills Mall has complete facilities ready to serve you. PEARLE VISION CENTER OPENS Pearle Vision Center is one of the new businesses that recently opened in the Layton Hills Mall. Located immediately west of the Castleton's store on the second level of the mail, Pearle Vision Center is a retail optical outlet that specializes in eye wear and contract lenses. is experienced in all phases of the business including lab THE NEW visual center is a division of G.D. Searle Co., one of the leading optical firms in the world. The company operates 800 stores throughout the U.S. and the world. Ron Wilson, store manager, has worked in the optical business for the past five years. He Pearle Vision offers one hour service on glasses in one year guarantee against breakage and a love them or leave them" contact lense policy that says the refund price of the lenses not the professional fee of the doctor w ill be given if the customer is not satisfied within a 30 day period after the purchase. Other products and services offered by Pearle Vision Center include lenses, tinted lenses, contact lenses, fashion frames, sun glasses, work, contact lense fitting and dispensing. JIMlS its an eye examination or just filling D. Bowers, OD, the 40 store's optomitrist, has had years experience as an He came to Layton from Provo and is considered to be one of the best in his field. optro-mitris- t. half-weig- many cases. High perscription lenses take about a week. Soft contact lenses can often be done in one hour. perscription TEN percent discount is offered to military and civilian A in ! THE COUNTY Council on Aging is staging its annual picnic Thursday at the Bountiful Bowery, 600 North 200 West, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. compopuplete with lar pastimes like horse shoes, good food and just plain get- kaysville WILSONS g FRANKS ting to know you type socializing. Starting things off from 10 a.m. 11 a.m. will be bingo, horse shoes and socializing; -- 12oz.pkg. Certified 1 lb. HOT DOGS S1 BOLOGNA BACON lb. lb. pkg. started in the state there were 126 deaths by accidental gun shot. In 1979, there were onlv OF the area 14. RESIDENTS OF the are,, for several years stating that it was "not only a public nuisance but was a hazard and detriment to the community." Why should we have a gun club in our backyards. they said. "Why cant such a facility be located in a desolate area, away from residences and public facilities." costs connected with the . IT WAS suggested that the range be open Monday said they have a petition ol about 60 names of those who oppose a rifle range in the proposed area because it was dangerous and an attractive nuisance." Opponents of the range sag gested that the range be located elsewhere but did not make any suggestions as to an alternate site. They said thev would fight the case in couit if necessary THEY EMPHASIZED that the range is within 150 yards of the nearest home and that many residents of the area can through Friday from 9 a m. until 9 p.m. and on Sundays and holidays from 9 a.n. until 7 p.m. There is to be no alcohol allowed on the premises and anyone suspected of being under the influence w ill be restricted from using the range. Shooters must be in yeais of age unless accompanied by an adult. . COMMISSION Chairman Glen W. Flint asked the group to give the proposal a chance, to see if it would work. He said the key to a successful opera tion is safety and he feels that safety is worked into all aspects of the proposal. Don Cottrell, president ot the association, told the com mission that he has signatures of 750 persons seeking a supei vised rifle range. hear the shooting. They stgongly objected that if the range had to be open, that it be in operation after 6 p.m. and on weekends. We enjoy our peace and quiet just like anyone else, said one resident. ANOTHER ADDED: I'm getting tired of being shot at. Even without the range, there IT WAS also emphasized that a deputized officer would Held in Line Figures may not lie, but girdles keep a lot of them from telling the truth. Scout. Quonset Point, R.I. Picnic Time For Davis Seniors With the BOUNTIFUL balmy days of summer upon us, it's time to get out in the a bit, and that includes Davis County's senior citizens. ttlOBOUW I 766-345- d A representativ e of the State Division of Wildlife Resources said the proposed range would be an asset to persons of all ages, even youngsters who must qualify for gun safety He noted that the year before the and and the ability to duplicate your present lenses. FREE ADJUSTMENTS go with every purchase as does a employees of Hill AFB and to senior citizens who indicate they are senior citizens before the bill is made up. Prices are discounted for the grand opening through August 15. Store hours are 10a.m. to9 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. No appointment is necessary for eye examinations. Perscriptions from any eye doctor can be filled. The phone number is The tentative agreement calls for about 20 specific requirements for improvement and safe operation of the range, which is located east of the county-owne- d animal shelter and road shops on county-owneproperty east of Fruit Heights. gun safety program was cern for others and shoot wherever they darn well please" heatedly protested the rewhich opening of the range had been dosed by the county county would not be held liable for any accidents, injuries or deaths and that the lessee be insured against loss or theft of property from the facility and also for damages, injury or death that might occur. The lessee must also pay all utility facility prosecuted. RESIDENTS It was also specified that the THE MEETING opened with a presentation of the, proposed agreement between the county and the shooters association which calls for a r lease during which time the association would pay the county a token fee of $ I per year. are people in the hills almost daily that don't have any con- . y ms be on duty at all times the range is open, that a red flashing light will be utilized to signal the range as being occupied, and that the Davis County Sheriff s Department w ill be notified of the opening and closing of the range each day Sheriff Brant Johnson said anyone shooting outside the range or using the facility w hen it is closed w ill be arrested and 09 89c 98e from 1:30 a.m. the Careen Jensen family youngsters will provide entertainment. Lunch will be served from 11:30a.m.-12:3p.m. ALTHOUGH plans are indefinite, hopes are high that the .Lagoon Marching Band will 'be able to perform a 15 minute concert at noon followed by John Norbergs musical renditions on the harmonica and guitar. Door prizes will be awarded at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $1.25 and those wishing to attend should make reservations through the Golden Y ears Center in Bountiful , or the Heritage Centb ter in Clearfield, 1 ners of college-sponsore- d Merit Scholarships. The scholare introduced below joins a total of more than four-yea- r DEPT. STORE IN DOWNTOWN LAYTON : World Famous 9 773-706- Additional Merit Scholars Named National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) of Evanston, III., is releasing the names of a few additional win- AT THE B & B 0 Mens, Womens & Children's YoYo Nylon Canvas and Leather Jogging Shoe Save SAVE 20 0 on Each S by Connie's Many styles to 20 choose from 0 on every pair Pair 4,500 Merit Scholars in the 25th annual 1980 competition for awards worth almost $14 million and underwritten by approximately 600' program sponsors. SINCE 1956 when the prog- Ladies Summer Clogs ram was initiated, almost 63,000 Merit Scholarships have been awarded w ith a total value of more than $174 million. Don A. Maryon, 1779 Sunset Dr., Kaysville, has been named as a National Merit Scholar. He attended Davis High School and wants to study liberal arts and sciences. He has participated in the Na-- ' tional Honor Society; Distr- ibutive Education Club of America, and is a University of Utah Merit Scholarship recipient. Also heels to choose from Were long on styles and quality Complete Stock Boys and Girls Now reduced 20 Sound Music To Be Presented Thr Fruit Heights Cultural and Performing Arts will be present The Sound of Music on June 30. July 1, 2, and 3 at 9: 15 p.m. at the Happy Hollow Golf Course, 444 N. 5th E., in Kaysville. THE PRODUCTION will be a pageant production from the original movie. Tickets will be available at Brackens Book Store at at the gate. Prices will be $1 for children, $2 for adults, or $3.50 for a family. The performances will be in conjunction w ith the Harvest Days and 4th of July celebrations. All are invited to attend. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc. Preserved Forbidden fruit is for many a bad jam. 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