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Show WEEKLY t I 1 NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, APRIL 22, 1982 REFLEX-DA- VIS May Save Flooding Davis Appoints Assessor By MARK D. MICKELSEN considered for the position. FARMINGTON Davis real property supervisor, Willard Gardner, a Clearfield Republican and former Hill AFB employee, was chosen by the Davis County Commissioners last week to fill the unexpired term of Assessor Thayne Corbridge. Countys County resident, Joseph R. Smith, will challenge Gardner in November. MR. GARDNER is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and THE APPOINTMENT came exactly one week after acting Assessor Thayne Corbridge worked at Hill AFB until 1975. He resides at 414 Vine St., Clearfield. According to County Clerk Rod Walker, Mr. Gardner will take the oath of office on the first working day after May 1 . announced plans to resign from the office, effective April 30, to serve a mission for the LDS Church. Mr. Corbndge had served in that capacity for eight years. His term would have expired at the end of this year. I really appreciate the confidence that has been placed in me by Thayne (Corbridge) and the county commission," Mr. Gardner said. He pledged to uphold the responsibilities of the office and continue his r asses fight for the THE 50 year old Gardner has worked in the Assessors office for several years and is a November general election candidate for the four-yea- r assessor position. He currently serves as the countys real property supervisor. In approving the appointment, Com. Harry B. Gerlach said a number of potential can- didates, including employees, were carefully sors job. Another Davis After some review, Com. Gerlach said the county commission recommended that Mr. Gardner be appointed. WILLARD GARDNER HIS APPOINTMENT to the unexpired term was approved unanimously by the commission. Chairman Ernest Eberhard was absent. According to Utah Code, county commissioners are responsible for making appointments when an unexpired term is vacated. four-yea- Problems, But Will Have To Pay Retired School Employees To Meet ClearCLEARFIELD fields chief building inspector says the city may be able to solve flooding problems in the Meadow Park area if affected residents are willing to pay a portion of the repair costs. Da's Retired School Employees will meet April 26 at 12:30 at the Golden Years Senior Center, 726 S. 100 E Bountitul A HOWARD MCMILLAN, speaking before Clearfield City Council members last TRAVELOGUE on Peru week, said a tie-i- n to some existing underground drams may will be presented by Ms. Eva Smart, a tour consultant of the Eva Smart Tours and Caribbean C ruises of Salt Lake City. A short meeting will follow with the installation of officers. The public is invited to attend alleviate flooding problems caused by subsurface drainage water. Several homeowners in the west Clearfield subdivision have complained repeatedly that their basements are being flooded by drainage water, but there is some question over who should take the blame for the problem the city or the developers. Timely Warning You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future. AFTER SOME investigation, Mr. McMillan said he is convinced that the city's best bet is to tie into several underground drainage s stems. He said if residents can pick up $50 a piece for the project, the city may be able to furnish the connector pipe. The developers have already agreed to install the pipe, free of charge. The city is accepting no responsibility, Mayor Neldon Hanblin said, but is willing to help the residents citizen's committee to determine whether or not they will be able to pav a portion of the costs CITY MANAGIR Gavle Starks said the citv attorney told him the city can only be involved PREVIOUS estimates by the city showed the cost of repairs at close to $18,000. Under the new plan, Mr. McMillan said the project will cost only about $2,800. Before plans are approved, suggested that resi- McMillan dents of the area form in the "helping" stage of the project Councilman Thomas Waggoner. on the other hand, said the city should help the residents in any wav we can Meanest Man The meanest man in the world is the ventriloquist who threw his voice under the old maid's bed Grower. Maryland a Seeks Election To Utah House a MA in political science from USU. IT IS time that people from all walks of life take the responsibility for their own political process. I believe that people are tired of political candidates that promise one thing and deliver something entirely different. For years Democrats have promised security for workers and delivered the insecurity of inflation and unemployment. For an equally long time Republicans have promised lower taxes and less government, while delivering high taxes and increased government regulation of our personal lives. r Randall old W- - Cates, a 34 year resident of Layton, announced his candidacy for the Utah House of Representatives. Mr. Cates, a former Democrat, is the candidate for the Libertarian Party from District 16. HE WAS raised in Davis County, graduating from Davis High School. He has worked as a faculty advisor, student counselor and teacher. A energy consultant, Cates is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and currently is the unit administrator of the Army National Guard Reserve 19th Special Forces Group (Green Berets. Cates holds a BA from Antioch College and is working on EVIDENCE of the peoples frustration with politics as usual can be seen in the continued decline in voter participation in elections, Mr. Cates stated.. He is the father of four dren. chil- IF ELECTED I will work constantly to decrease the size, power, influence, and expense of government. I will never vote to increase taxes, spending or government regulations. In particular I support the abolition of property and income taxes; the total separation of government from the economy; the repeal of victimless crime laws, and the en- couragement Quart Reg. or Diet of private $79 STEAKS & schools as an alternative to T-BO- public education. I am firmly opposed to government regulation of cable TV. ROAST Davis Sheriff USD A Seeks Reelection Choice CUBE PEPSI. NE aw . ftQc Z Gal. Meadow O' Gold 5169 ICECREAM Com King 12 oz. S-J- 79 BOLOGNA STEAKS Davis County Sheriff Brant L. Johnson has announced his candidacy for a second term. Sheriff Johnson is a 20 year veteran of law enforcement in Davis County and began his career with the Utah Highway Patrol in the Davis County area. He left the patrol in 1971 to accept a position as chief deputy under Sheriff William Peters. Following Peters term in office, Johnson worked as a special investigator with the 12 4 ROOT BEER Chicken LIVERS . 89 29 Davis County Attorneys Office. He was elected to his present position in 1978. SHERIFF Johnson has attended BYU, Weber State College, Northwestern Traffic Institute and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He is presently serving a second elected tern as president of the Utah State Sheriffs Association and serves as state director to the National Sheriffs Association. He is presently serving two gubernatorial appointments on the State Emergency Medical Council and the newly established Commission on Drinking and Driving. He also serves an appointed position on the Utah State Law Enforcement Coordinating Council. Sheriff Johnson was a 17 year resident of Kaysville before moving to Bountiful in 1979. He has been actively involved in civic affairs in Davis County including Jaycees, Rotary and Exchange Clubs and serves on the board of directors of the United Way. He has served on numerous committees and advisory boards and has been politically active in the Republican Party serving in both local and state positions. AMONG accomplishments 300 East Gentile, Layton open Monday-Saturda- Ad Effective April during his present term in ment agencies to meet the 7 its no BRAG! Shop and Compare. Sheriff Johnson feels the challenge. 21-2- Toms Is Cheaper, office, Sheriff Johnson notes the implementation of a drug enforcement unit which is an ongoing program, the completion of a new jail and a new law enforcement dispatch center. The paramedic program which was recenly endorsed by the public in a referendum vote is administered by his department. Davis County area is one of rapidly increasing population. He cites concern as to the impact the population growth will have on crime and the ability of the present structure of law enforcement to meet the increase in demand for law enforcement services at an acceptable cost. He stresses the importance of continued working cooperation between all law enforce- 9 a.m.-- 9 y 88570-- 7 -- 100 Court, Bayer ASPIRIN 32 oz. Ivory Liquid DISH .SOAP 88378-- 5 -- t 1" 20 Count, FLEXIBLE BAND-AID- S 24 Oz. CondKon 99 I SHAMPOO or CONDITIONER $049 L p.m. Closed Sunday WE SELL ONLY USDA CHOICE BEEF 10W GUARANTEE ALL MEAT RNANCMG OR YOUR MONEY AVMLABLE REFUNDED USDA Choice Wrapped for the Freezer HIND Fresh Pork QUARTERS SAUSAGE 1 49 $1 09 b. DOUBLE WRAPPED FORFREEZBt USDA Choice 12 BEEF 1 23 Custom Cutting Your Beef, PorV. Lamb b. t 16 |