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Show I I WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, FEBRUARY 1 EC 1982 chool District Cookie Jar Bids Sought et Involved, laytomite Feels By DONETA GATHERUM When Rex Riley was appointed to County Economic ment Committee in the types of industries that locate here. Highly technical of Layton the Davis companies such as electronics firms are desirable because they eliminate no heavy Develop1979 it was wastes. because East Layton City needed someone to serve on the committee and no one from the city council wanted to assume the responsibility. MR. RILEY accepted an appointment to the committee because he believes every citizen should do something for their community. He also believes in the work the Economic Development Committee does. Mr. Riley has just . com- pleted a one year term as chairman of the committee and is starting his second term as committee chairman. Layton City Council last month reappointed him to a three-yea- r term of office as a representative on the Economic Development Committee from Layton. BECAUSE Utah is the transportation hub of the West, the cost of distribution of manufactured goods is lessened. This fact, combined with a stable labor force that is available here and that is not highly unionized means many Eastern companies who are looking for breathing room are very interested in Davis County. The first impressions the executives from these companies receive when they step off the plane in Salt Lake City is what many times determines if they will build their company in offers jobs to people who may not now be in the labor force. house- Layton Hills Mall. The work experience has been good for them. They now have a new life within their life. According to Mr. Riley, Davis County is full of these individuals who make up a stable hidden work force. Because of Davis Countys location between two highly developed industrial centers-Ogd- en and, Salt Lake City- -, development is inevitable. $ ' Local CLEARFIELD City Council members Tuesday approved the purchase of a steel box which will be used as the foundation for the bridge, but FARMINGTON The last $5.5 million of the Davis School Districts $35 million bonding kitty has been sold and the cookie jar will be empty. MORGAN GUARANTY ton Jr. High School and Columbia Elem. in Kaysville. Of the eight bond bids received, the highest asked an Trust Co. of New York submitted the low bid that sets a net interest rate of 1 1 percent with a ten year payback. The monies will be used for various district construction projects such as additions to elementary schools, the new Farming- . 1 percent interest rate. Public Information Officer 11.82 Bonnie Durrance indicated the bonds submitted showed handle the installation. According to Engineer Ron EnSmith of Forsgren-Perkin- s gineering, the city had wanted to purchase a concrete box from AMCOR, but said the company was unable to meet specifications required by the city. AMCOR bid $22,640 for the structure. KAISER Aluminum submitted an equally low bid and met all the specifications, Mr. Smith told council members. He recommended approval of the Kaiser bid, saying it was within $200 of the AMCOR estimate. The 1500 East bridge is being revamped in an effort to do away with a dangerous - dogs leg effect in traffic and to provide a shoulder six-fo- the specifications are not acceptable. IN A related matter, Engineer Smith said plans for the reconstruction of two 800 North bridges appear in order and said crews should be starting the project soon. Both bridges are being re- built because of Structural Barlow To Address Fraternity Meeting KAYSVILLE - Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will hear Haven J. Barlow, veteran State Senator, report on the Utah State Budget on Feb. 22. The meeting will convene at 7 p.m. at Davis High School. The special budget session of Utah Legislature presented a budget of 1.87 billion which was 6.5 million less than the budget recommended by Governor Matheson. SINCE Delta Kappa Gamma is a professional fraternity of women teachers, members will be especially interested in all matters pertaining to education. Some changes are: 260 million was allocated for higher education, about five million more than the Governor recommended; Utah Technical College at Salt Lake was given the privilege to confer an associate degree in science. This is on a three-yea- r trial basis. The same authority was given to Utah Technical College at Orem. Fourteen point seven million was allocated for school buildings. A large portion of the budget went to public safety, transportation, Utah Parks and Recreation. OF SPECIAL interest to all citizens in Utah was a two cent price raise on a package of cigarettes and a higher tax on alcoholic beverages and the doubling of the price of a drivers license. Mandatory jail sentence for the first time a person is cited for drunken driving assured some caution on the highways. Of prime interest to Delta Kappa Gamma members will be the ability to question Senator Barlow on topics discussed in the next legislative session which may be called as an emergency contingency. How confidence" in the district's financial standing, with Larry Denham of Bonding Firm Burrows, Smith and Co., noting the district is "back on the road to a AA rating." the former standing held by the district. ITS CREDIT rating was dropped, largely because of low reserve funds, a notch, recently, but still puts the district in high credit standing. are seeking contractors to PLANS CALL for the installation of a reinforced steel box with retaining walls on both sides. Also included is 28 feet of curb, gutter and sidewalk chain link fence and a on both sides of the bridge. Clearfield officials say they retain the right to reject any and all bids submitted for the bridge installation project-- if The $35 million bond sale was approved in 1978. rising dramatically since 1962 w hen a $4.5 million bond sale was sing system of the state education programs for the handicapped are matters already said to be forthcoming. Members are encouraged to bring questions on any of the 96 bills passed by the Legislature and to give input to the Senator on recommendations for action at the next legislative session. approved, followed by amounts since that time. While a definite amount hasn't been set, it's anticipated to be around the $35 million level. THE DISTRICT information office is preparing a brochure to be distributed throughout the county providing background for the election. tb oenAn to handle the block grants which will be sent to the states from the Federal Government will be high on the list. WOOD INTERIORS Specializing in: Fine Custom Furniture audit and performance of the Division of A FISCAL Cabinetry Wall Units Office Fixtures Built Wood Specialties Millwork 128 W. Mutton Hollow Rd.t Kaysville Services for the visually handicapped, including a sheltered workshop for the blind and evaluation of the data proces 546-141- 9 - 544-073- 1 G3MM Brother Bulky Knitting Machines problems. Good Advice Pageant Tryouts Sat. , Tryouts for this years outdoor pageant will be held Feb. 20. Those who wish to tryout for parts for the production 7 for an should call appointment. fessor Hill (Music Man), other adult men and women. Also any quartets wanting to try out should also call 546-278- 7. 546-278- THE ECONOMIC Development Committee can work with the Davis County Economic Development Department and individual cities to search out those companies that will contribute most to the county. Davis County is in the position to be very selective about - walk safely. THE SHOTS will cost $5 per animal. All dogs must be on a leash. Cats must be on a leash and in a sturdy container, dmg e employment in the -- where school children can VETERINARIANS will be donating their time to give shots. Members of Pet Pride, a volunteer organization set up to educate the public about pet care and to place unwanted cats in adoptive homes, will assist at the clinics by filling out needed record cards. Animal control officers will be selling dog licenses. There will be three locations for the clinics. In Farming-ton- , pet owners should go to the Farmington City Shops, 286 S. 200 E. The Layton clinic will be at the large bowery in Layton Commons Park. The Clearfield Fire Department on East Center Street will be the spot for the third clinic. extremely high. Industry part-tim- mediately ask himself, Is this a good place for my family to live? Will we fit into the community?" THE SUPPORT of government, businesses and people are needed to make these first impressions positive. Rex Riley believes in the Economic Development Committee. He sees industry as good, clean neighbors that can contribute to the betterment of an individual and a community. His work on this committee is a committment to the future when many companies that are now looking to Davis County for a plant site have located here and are providing jobs for our people and are offsetting the tax burden we all have to bear, dmg North Davis County pet owners will want to take advantage of the rabies clinics that will be held Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1 until 4 p.m. WITHOUT industry, Mr. Riley says, our taxes would be wives have found full or im- Rabies Clinic Sat. HE IS as enthusiastic about the work of this committee today as he was in 1979. Mr. Riley says the purpose, of the Economic Development Committee is to work with industries, communities and individuals to find places for clean industries to locate and to educate the public to the fact that industry can be good neighbors. For example, many Utah. An executive will CLEARFIELD contractors are being urged to submit bids March 5 for the installation of a new Clearfield bridge at the intersection of 1500 East and approximately 900 South. SELECTED for this years music production is Music Man. There are singing parts as well as speaking parts for the following ages: boys, 10 years old; girls, eight years old; Marion the Librarian, Pro THIS PAGEANT is being sponsored by the Kaysville-Frui- t Heights Cultural and Performing Arts Council and will be presented during the week of June 28 through July 2. There are also numerous parts for teenagers. IT SHOULD also be pointed out that the original tape recording of The Ballad of. Kays Ward and the Ballad of The Gold and The Brown is available for a nominal cost of $2.50 at the Kaysville TV and Radio Center in downtown Kaysville. This is a courtesy to the town and all proceeds go towards the Kaysville-Frui- t Heights Cultural and Performing Arts Council productions, np It's much better to sit tight than attempt to drive in that condition. REPAIR SERVICE TV Washers, Dryers, Furnaces, Water Heaters, Electrical Reasonable Rates Phone Bill Brimley 376-819- 6 Make an afghan in an afternoon - Will use yarn or heavier - Free instruction with purchase 4-p- ly rrKNiT THE WHOLE FAMILY EXPIRES FEB. 20 LET'S AU. GOTO gmry au LAYTON HILLS MALL Next toMervyns 816 So. MAIN LAYTON 375 for joy o8Ern C2PDlMi UBlMiT A MEAL FOR Introductory Price |