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Show I WEEKLY REFLEX V I I DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, FEBRUARY 25, 1981 By creational activities and nearly TOM BUSSELBERG 19 BOUNTIFUL -- The average cost per trip to transport a senior citizen in county-owne- d vans is $2.83, the Council on Aging has been told. percent for educational programs. A FEW PAY every day but some never, said Bountiful Golden Years Director Joyce Smith. 1 really think we should have a donation box where they can see it every time they get on the van." BUT THE average donation per trip is only 6.7 cents and transportation costs ran up a bill of $58.75 .67, last year a bill that is going to increase Council Director Alice Johnson said, noting gasoline was available for 84 cents a gallon recently but is now up to $1 (bulk rate). The largest portion of program budget goes for transportation, at just over 30 percent, she said, trailed by 25 percent for socially-oriente- d and re Currently donations are 1 accepted but no receptacle is carried on any of the vans. "Donations have to be anonyMrs. Johnson said, mous, noting a meeting of the finance committee sfiould be called to further study the matter. "We've finally got a cost per unit (roughly per person) and the state recommends a donation based on income. THE JANUARY transportation report indicated 54 were served from the Heritage Center (Clearfield area) w ith a daily average of 22 compared to 74 at Golden Years and 24 daily average. At the new Silver Age site in Kaysville, 26 were served averaging three a day. Mileage varied considerably, however, from 130 at Heritage to 86 at Golden Y ears and 33 at Silver Age. THE VANS are also utilized for some shopping trips but otherwise are used almost exclusively for transportation to and from the centers for meals and other programs, Mrs. Johnson said when the question of transporting medicaid clients was raised. "Wed have to put on a spe- cial driver were not equipped. My personal recommendation would be to refer them to Servicar. We tried that for handicapped. believe that interacts with Weber and Salt Lake counties," she said, noting some Davis clients would like transportation to poims in those two counties. 1 WEVE HAD volunteers take them for medical (not very often) but sometimes we get requests to take someone clear into the VA (Veterans Administration Hospital) we're put at about capacity." Board Chairman Donna Swenson also expressed concern. "1 don't think we can ex lot of pand. We'll get an awful calls for a taxi service." With that, the board moved to continue transportation serv ice as is, primarily for center functions. IN RELATED business the board agreed clients be transported to the center nearest their home if using Council on Aging vehicles. But if someone living in Clearfield wanted to take a class offered only in Bountiful they would have to find their own transportation. If an activity is not offered at Kay sv ille. a new facility w here many programs are not yef offered, something will be "worked out." the board decided. Drivers License Dept. Ill Remain In Farmington FARMINGTON Utah's Drivers' License Department will apparently remain in Farmington, quelching reports that Davis County motorists may have to go to Salt Lake City to take their driver's license tests. MEANWHILE, apologies were offered on both the part of the Davis County Commission and the License Department. Commission Chairman Ernest Eberhard said he made a trivial remark in jest" about the License Department's intentions for moving to a new site, and the License Department Director Fred Schwendi-maadded that the department did not mean as a threat its announcement that they may move at the expiration of their contract June 30. Thus, both agencies are working together to remain in Farmington, a central location for Davis County motorists to take their driver's examina n By GARY R. BLODGETT tions. The Lakeview Business and Professional Women's Club will host a Financial Planning seminar on March 14 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 3306 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Registrations will begin at 8:30 a.m. office on the main floor of the Davis County Courthouse in Farmington remodeled tor use by the State Drivers License Department. The office would have to be expanded and remodeled at a cost of up to $2,500 and officials have approached State Sen. Jack M. Bangerter. ( to sponsor a supplemental appropriation for this remodeling. PRESENTLY, the licensing department is located in a facility in the basement of the County Courthouse. The present lease of $6,468 per year expires on June 30. Mr. Schwendiman said alternative sites were being considered but they much preferred to remain centrally located in Farmington, rgb BOB TERRY, trust officer. Tracy-Collin- s Bank, will con- duct the first session which will cover wills, trusts, avoiding probate and reducing inheritance taxes. The second session will center on investments. This will be conducted by Ms. Gina Reike. account executive. Merrill-LyncPierce. Fenner and Smith Inc. of Salt Lake City and past member of the board of directors for the League of Women Voters of the United States. CONSUMER relations with emphasis on women's responsibilities to obtain effective laws will be discussed by Ms. Vee Carlisle, vice president of s Consumer Relations. Bank and a past state legislator. Tracy-Collin- Bob Hazen. CPA. Schmitt, Hazen, Smith. Janes and Co. of Ogden will conduct a session on "You and Your Financial Checkup" which will cover such subjects as how to calculate your net worth and compute your asset and debt ratio. This w ill also cover the current status of tax reform. MRS. VIRGINIA Howell, Western Mortgage, will be the guest speaker at the luncheon. Her topic w ill be " How can w e buy when rates are so high." The cost of the seminar is $15 which includes a buffet luncheon and all printed materials. A $50 bond and other door prizes w ill be awarded at the end of the seminar. RESERVATIONS must be made prior to March 3. Checks can be mailed to Maxine Eubanks, seminar coordinator. 1725 N. Forbes. Lav ton. Utah. 84041. If further information is desired. contact Mrs. Eubanks at Mrs. Judy Bezoski. 825-735- or Mrs. Gloria 776-014- Ashby. Reading Confab Set for Liar. 7th The annual Utah Reading Conference will be held Saturday, March 7 at the Salt Lake Hilton from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is sponsored by the Utah Council of the International Reading Association. THE conference is planned for elementary and secondary classroom teachers, admini- strators, media specialists, teachers of special classes and bilingual education, parents and board members. Sessions will include exhibits of books and media, workshops, presentation, and "Make and Take" sessions. Participants may receive ': hour of recertification credit for full conference attendance THE conference will begin activities with on Friday, March 6. These w ill include school visitations, workshops and a banquet. The Friday workshops, which will begin at 4 p.m., will focus on content area reading. One for elementary teachers will be conducted by Dr. Diane Lapp, Boston University, and one for secondary w ill be conducted by Dr. Marj Shoemaker from Indiana. These workshops will be held at the Salt Lake Schools District Office. SPEAKER FOR the Friday banquet to be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton will be Dr. Jerry Lebo from Illinois. His topic will be "A Few Changes W hich Will Make a Difference in Reading." Keynote speaker for the Saturday conference will be Dr. Jo Stanchfield. Occidental College. Calif. Dr. Stan- chfield. a leader in all areas of reading, will speak on "Reading for Renewal." Luncheon speaker will be Dr. Lapp who will speak on "Are We Really Teaching Comprehension? DAVIS COUNTY communi- CITIES LIKE Bountiful are not getting a fair shake, the mayor insists. Many of our residents do their shopping in Salt Lake City and because of the present state law. Salt Lake City is getting the bulk of the sales tax revenue. Mayor Barlow, working with other mayors from throughout northern Utah, isn't trying to have the law As Spring Approaches Sights Turn By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE Theres a rumor in the air that spring may be on the way. youre inclined to believe such talk you may AND IF want to start making plans to spend some time in the near nature, so to speak. And if that means camping or hiking, and you like company, the National Campers and Hikers Association may be able to add to that enjoyment. That international, nonprofit group operates ten chapters in the state, including everything from a retirees chapter based in Salt Lake City to a Kaysville-basegroup that draws from Ogden to Salt Lake City and claims members from ten months to 68 years of age. newly-forme- ANN DUBOIS, of Kaysv ille. who shares president duties with her husband Bill in the Kampun Kritters chapter, says the chapters are open to anyone of any age. race, creed, or interest, as long as they feel comfortable in a particular group. Most of it depends on which chapter you fit in best with. We're known as the friendliest people in the world and that's the motto we go by," she says, noting herchap-te- r includes campers who are avid fishermen, a gold panhandling bunch and some who just like to exercise their dogs. AND EVEN as the members have diverse interests there aren't any regulations on what kind of camping gear is required. There are motor homes, trailers, tent trailers w hatever you camp in is fine." The Kampun Kritters nor Politeness is like an air it there may be nobut it eases the Journale, Milwaukee THE MAYOR is strongly supporting a sales tax bill, more commonly called the split, which would enable of the total sales tax revenue to be distributed to communities of point of collection and the other half to be distributed to cities and counties based on population. He strongly feels that this formula which is being discussed in a state legislative agricultural committee and is expected to come to the house for debate today (Wednesday), is far more equitable than the present method of distribution. d Outdoors To Lake-Ogde- n one-ha- area, close so a lot of time isn't wasted driving, Mrs. DuBois says. The group tries to travel in a caravan and utilize CB Channel 12, usually talking to one another all the way up and enough back. "FROM MARCH to September w e camp out and w e try to pick a place that's free. We dont expect any facilities most have units, d she ex- plains. Activities of the weekend, which generally means breaking camp sometime Sunday, depend on where camp is set up, Mrs. DuBois says. BUT GENERALLY Saturday evening means potluck including "pie irons" around the campfire, while Sunday morning is the time for a pancake breakfast. Those are special occasions for Mother's and Father's Day, she adds, and birthday cakes are a necessity at the right time. "We're a very congenial group. Everyone is out to have a good time. We have a kind of helping hand attitude." That includes camping as a group. "There's safety in numbers." she emphasizes. lf PRESENTLY, all sales tax revenue is distributed according to the point of collection, that being if a product is purchased in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City would receive the sales tax therefrom. pun Kritters are planning to adopt the chipmunk as their game animal protection project in keeping with the state's goal to help save that tVDe of critter, Mrs. DuBois says. THE CHAPTERS participate in various projects such as clearing trails at North Fork in Weber County or cleaning streams and planting trees. Patches are earned by members as they complete the projects, Mrs. DuBois says. A state campvention is held annually allowing for assicia-tio- n with other chapters, including those in the Rainbow Chasers, a Farmington-basegroup with a national outing planned for Pennsylvania this summer. d WHILE MEMBERS are out to have fun they also place heavy emphasis on conservation, including trying to leave the campsite in better shape than it Wuj found. The national association awards scholarships to those entering the conservation field and there's an' ongoing national wildlife program. On the local level the ties, for the most part, have been suffering from a lag of sales tax returns. Bountiful, for example, received $61 ,000 less during the first half of fiscal year 1980-8than it received during the same period the previous fiscal year, the mayor explained. 1 THIS COULD mean a deficit of $125,000 to $150,000 per year for this community, said Mayor Barlow. At the same time, Salt Lake City, south Salt Lake City and West Valley are getting fat on the sales tax revenue and they are vigorously opposing any change in the law by the State Legislature. Lake City area that will fight this thing tooth and nail." he said. "But if it can pass the house, it will have a much easier time passing in the senate." BUT TIME is against Kam- - W HILE CAMPING is out in the winter months the group still gets together once a month for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, among other things. Further information is available by calling Mrs. DuBois at 766-169- that a change from the point of collection would drastically hamper Salt Lake City that now receives $2. million per year from sales tax revenue. South Salt Lake City, too, would suffer because they currently get about $800,000 annually from sales tax reimbursements. In Davis County, only Woods Cross would definitely suffer a loss. Woods Cross, which is abundant in commercial businesses, compared to population, would lose about $28,000 annually. 50-5- 0 must clear the house and placed on the senate docket by Thursday, he said. "That will leave only Thursday and Friday for passage through the senate. MAYOR BARLOW said he did not want to sound pessimistic, but realistically it will be a real struggle battling both the legislature and the to get it (bill) passed clock before the legislature ends its regular session. Thus, if the bill is stalemated or fails to pass both houses of 1 Layton, with the new Layton Hills Mall, could also benefit more from the "point of collection" formula than a split, it was noted. Centerville. too. is on the borderline of which formula w ould be best for them. IN THE PAST, the bulk of Bountiful's sales tax revenue was derived from auto dealerships, with a lot of help from 50-5- 0 downtown merchants, of course. But recently, both have suffered a prolonged "drought and Bountiful has suffered a lag in sales tax returns, the mayor explained. Bountiful's revenue has CLEARFIELD Applications are being accepted for a assistant city manager position in Clearfield. , AS OF MONDAY afternoon three applications had been received. a city official said . noting the position probably won't be filled until July (start of a new' fiscal year). The assistant city manager would assist City Manager Gayle Starks who has served in the capacity for several years. He has experienced some health problems and submitted his resignation earlier this year only to have it re- - "BUT WE HAVE laid our groundwork and the support is picking up momentum." said Mayor Barlow. "If we fail this year. I'm relatively certain that w ith a lot of hard w ork w e can get the bill passed when the legislature meets again in two years." He noted that based on per capita of population. Bountiful is far dow n the list of revenue received under the present formula. HE SAID Bountiful has a income of sales tax distribution of about $2 , compared to the state average per capita of $32. South Salt Lake City has a whopping $271 per capita and Salt Lake City has a per capita sales tax distribution of about $180, the mayor noted. 1 jected by the city council. THE NEW position will be authorized by ordinance with advertising to be placed in national publications. Applications will later be reviewed by the city council. In other city council action, $500 was approved for installation of traffic warning lights in front of G. Harold Holt Elementary School on 1000 West. The school opened two weeks ago. The council okayed the expenditure from "council unassigned, " noting the state is strapped for funds, tb Criminal Element in Sunset Causes Need For New Officer SUNSET Criminal activity has increased in Sunset to the point where the city needs another police officer, the city council was told Thursday. POLICE CHIEF Daryl Con- of major risen during the past quarter, primarily because of the addition of the new Skaggs-Alph- a Beta Store, but the mayor still predicts a shortfall this fiscal year of nearly $150,000. ger said the incidence HE SAID he doesnt expect the 50-5- 0 proposal to pass the In some cases, the chief admitted nothing is ever done because there are just too few men to take care of the incoming complaints. house without a real struggle. "There are a lot of house representatives from the Salt the legislature with the signature of the governor, it would be two more years before a similar bill could be introduced. Application Being Accepted For Asst. Manager Post HE NOTED THIS MAY not sound like a lot, but for a small community like us, it is substantial, Mayor Lawrence Urry told a recent meeting of COG (Council of Governments). "For that reason, I would have to oppose any change in the present law. the bill, he proponents of the explained. "It will go to the house for debate early this week, but it 50-5- 0 mally get together on a Friday evening and head for a spot within 75 miles of the Salt d d crimes has decreased, but that each separate activity requires the presence of an officer to investigate and complete the necessary paperwork. THE POLICE department urged the council to consider letting them hire another officer to help offset the rise in criminal activity. Chief Conger said money has already been budgeted for additional personnel. And Mayor Norm Sant pointed out that the city's sales tax revenues are sufficient enough this year to accommodate another officer. HIRING OF the officer, however, has been deferred until the mayor and council receive an report on criminal activity, mdm Metropolitan Airports System Okayed OOELE Valley Airport scheduled to serve as a local training airport for the Salt Lake metropolitan area and to provide a general aviation basing capacity for 500 aircraft. The first improvement will be the design of an airport master plan to coincide with the role assigned the airport in the metropolitan airport systems plan. -T- CONTINUED FROM FRONT foot runway parallel to Runis also planned. way 4 PROVO Municipal Airport will serve the Provo area with an eventual general aviation basing capacity for 450 airplanes. As the primary airport of the Wasatch Front's southern sector. Provo Municipal will accommodate commuter airline service and air carrier flights and may also serv e as an alternate airport for flights diverted from Salt Lake International. Spanish Municipal Airport will provide a cushion thing in jolts. changed to give all the benefits to outlying or bedroom communities but he is trying to get state legislators to make a compromise. MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM DuBOIS e It Does Mayor Elmer W. Barlow doesn't believe todays method of distribution of the state sales tax is equitable, and he along with other Davis County mayors are attempting to do something about it. the old county assessors Financial Planning Seminar Slated For March 14 In Ogden - BOUNTIFUL BOTH AGENCIES have now agreed to attempt to have Thus, when Bountiful residents go out of town to buy their new automobile, clothes, furniture or even to have family dinner, the proportionate of sales tax returned by the state to the cities w'ould be distributed to the city in which the purchase was made. general aviation basing capacity for 150 aircrafts. A planned extension of Runway to the northwest from 3.300 to 5.7(8) feel will require the purchase of an additional 102 acres. is SKYPARK Airport is curbasic rently a privately-owneutility airport serving the central portion of the Wasatch Front w ith a basing capacity of 140 aircraft. Major improvements planned for the facility include the removal of existing safety hazards and the extension of the runway 700 feet to the south. Inclusion of the airport in the sy stems plan depends upon the airport owners' actively pursuing the improvements, the study said. d BRIGHAM City and Morgan Municipal Airports are expected to remain basic utility airports that will continue to serve the specialized needs and demands of northern sector residents. The study reports that if congestion increases in the metropolitan areas, the use of the Morgan and Brigham airports may become attractive. A NEW airport is suggested in the Cedar Valley area to accommodate additional aviation forecast needs after the year 2000. In addition to the improvements. the plan outlines several problem areas which may pop up as the expansion plans are carried out. HEBER CITY Airport tations are the growth of airport activity will be the result of surrounding communities' ability to cope with the noise generated by increased operations. At Ogden Municipal. WFRC planners have found that the expansion of airport activity "will increase the impacts on the already citizens of Roy city." according to the report. will serve basically the same function as the Morgan and Brigham City airports. However, due to the availability of low visibility monitoring devices. Heber City Airport may accommodate aircraft on a temporary basis when visibility conditions are serious. Hill AFB and Michael Army Airfield will continue to serve the military and will not accommodate any civil general aviation activity. AT SALT Lake Airport No. 2, the report states that "limi- noise-impacte- d THE REPORT also states that the expansion of the Provo Municipal Airport may further affect wild fowl habitats located near the facility. At the Tooele and Skypark facilities, there will have to be some technical changes in the roads situated near proposed expansion areas. THE STUDY says that "depending on the type of instrument landing system installed (at Tooele), the relocation of Road the Grantsville-Erd- a may be necessary ." and goes on to point out that a drama'ic increase in aircraft operations and the expansion of facilities" will noticeably impact the areas surrounding the air- port.' At Skypark. the extension of the existing runway another 700 feet cannot be completed without the relocation of 2600 South St., a important boundary road separating Woods Cross and North Salt Lake. PLANNER RICHARD Welch noted during his presentation that because Skypark is strategically located along the Wasatch Front, it is needed to take care of the basing facilities for approximately 140 planes. One problem with Skypark. according to Mick Crandall, is the fact that no one know s if a dangerous cracking tower and refinery tank w ill ever be taken out. "It's just uncertain." he told the committee. "We're buying time." Concentration Irate Parent: "Didn't I see you kiss my daughter, sir?" Nervy Youth: "How should know. Do you think that I'd be gaw king around w hen I was doing a thing like that?" |