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Show f tT.JH STATS 3,: .3 LiiilC vll M 1 County Firefighters Enjoy Mild Fire Time; Set For Grass Fires By MARK D. MICKELSEN W!;ST BOUNTIFUL 'i.my firefighting crews are enjoying a relatively mild fire season this year thanks to a wi i w inter and few good sum-mstorms. But the coming of the reworks season, coupled wnn increasing temperatures, m y shange all that, according to South Davis Fire Chief B:em Argyle. a I HE FIRE season has been extremely slow so far, but the potential for danger is probably greater because of the vet Spring, the chief said in a Clipper-Refleinterview las: week. He said the thing that has us are the intermittent l storms. works, legal and illegal, as the key problem behind increased brush and grass fires, and said the State Fire Marshall's office is sponsoring some new legislation which will more carefully regulate fireworks use and distribution. WE, AS a fire department, hate to see anyone use any he said, type of fireworks, encouraging residents to take advantage of fireworks demonstrations dur-in- g the summer holiday season. One of the problems, he noted, is that each city has a different idea of what types of fireworks should and should not be allowed for sale. In south Davis County, fireworks which contain explosives or which leave the ground, are 'BIT WHEN the humidity not permitted. Violators will drops off, he added, we are have the items confiscated and going to be in for all sorts of may face time in jail. problems. jUhief Argyle targeted fire - THE CHIEF noted that, last sa-e.- year alone, nearly one-thir- d of all the mass and brush tires in Woods Cross, West Bountiful. Centerville and the unincorporated county area were started by fireworks. During the last week in June, the South Davis Tire District responded to seven grass fires w hich w ere later determined to have been caused by fireworks. IF TEMPERATURES remain hot and humidity remains low, Chief Argyle said we'll probably end up with six or seven (grass) fires a day." Although the months of June, July and August are considered to be prime fire danger periods. Chief Argyle said this years fire danger will depend on the temperature and the number of residents with fireworks. THE REAL threat is when the residential area is close to a national forest or mountain- - lands area In areas thick uuh oak brush, such as the Maple HilK and Chelsea Cove subdivisions in Bountiful, fire danger is extemely high. 1 THINK there's a real potential for fire in the foothills." the chief said, because the oak brush is so volatile. Likewise, in the forested area' around Bountiful, ihe chief said a good grass fire could result in thousands of dollars tor manpower and fire supression costs. While this year's wet weather has helped lessen fire danger throughout much of the he said there is an added danger from too much water. The moisture makes for more vegetation and that makes for more kindling" for the lire. e- un-ty- . IF THE storms keep com- ing through, said Chief We may be able to Argyle, get through the year." Layton Chamber Event area thanks to the new park created Downtown Laytons a better-lookin- g by members of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Theyve turned a weed-fille- d eyesore into an attractive spot adjoining their church just south of the Journal - Reflex - Leader - Bulletin offices at about 150 N. Main. NEW GREEN SPOT Over three LAYTON months ago Layton city formed a redevelopment agen- cy and began working on downtown improvement projects. Last week one portion of the over all planned rehabilitation was completed. THE ST. Rose of Lima Catholic Church finished laying sod in their new attractive park located on Cross St. near 197 N. Main. Because the church owned property in downtown Layton, the priests were contacted by City Planner Scott Carter to see if they could come up with some plans to improve their property. Father Mike Kallock assisted by Father Bill Edens and father Pete Conaty, worked with Mr. Carter and members of the par-ris- h to develop plans for the park. AT SOME other time buildings were located where the park is now. The biggest and most expensive and the most time consuming part of the project was removing this old foundation and the covered brick, concrete and construction debris buried at the site. A water system had to be installed and a sprinkling system put in. Landscaping included DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL North Main St, Layton, Utah 84041 Phone Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING John Stahle, Jr. trees, sod and large rocks. The entire project covered 30.000 square feet. Members of the parrish donated the needed money and over 100 people CO. Publisher Second Clasi Postage Paid at Layton. Utah SUBSCRIPTION 4.50 per year Out Of State s5.50 per year Overseas Subscription 15.00 Payable in Advance volunteered labor. The park will be used by parrish members for a variety of family and church activities. Weddings can be held in this Seeking beautiful outdoor setting. If the people of the parrish get a lot of use from this park, other in this section will follow, dmg improvements of Layton Identity Of Davis Handicapped LAYTON "Mobility Unlimited a cooperation is seeking the identy of non-prof- it Davis GOP Women To Hear Speakers LAYTON Senator plain how the Criminal Jus- Haven J. Barlow and Attorney Loren D. Martin will be the guest speakers at the Davis All tice System Works. women in terested in the political processes are invited to attend this meeting. Club meeting July 13 at the home of Ryan J. Harris, 682 W. Antelope Dr., Layton, at 7:30 p.m. SENATOR BARLOW will address the Aims and Purposes of the Republican Party. Attorney Martin will ex- - The club organization offers a way for women to make the difference, a way to channel North Republican Women's Benefits May Continue Gl SALT LAKE CITY Veterans Administration GI Bill education benefits may be extended for certain veterans, including those with disabilities or who are unskilled or those in need of a high school diploma. THE EXTENSION applies to veterans whose basic delimiting date for using ar 197 'B' LAYTON The Layton City Chamber of Commerce annual outdoor social was held July 1 in the Layton Commons Park bowery. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Clio Eldredge. The party was attended by about 150 people, dmg education benefits has expired, and tvho were dis- charged under conditions other than dishonorable, says Douglas Wadsworth, director, Salt Lake City VA Regional Office. Veterans with upgraded discharges also may be eligible for extensions. For further information phone the Salt Lake City VA Regional Office, in Salt Lake Citv, or in Ogden. 524-596399-443- 0 3 their concerns about icas Amer- future into effective political action, standing with a strong organization of other active women, having an pact. physically handicapped citizens in Davis County. No Mobilage limit is attached. is an indepenity Unlimited dent living center which offers comprehensive support services to severely physically handicapped persons. im- MOBILITY UNLIMITED is a new, A MEMBERSHIP underway. drive is The Utah Federa- tion of Republican Women urges your support in this drive. The club is a wide open club for women from Layton to Sunset, Syracuse, West-poi- and Clinton. We need your input and membership. non-prof- it corporation formed in Davis County for handicapped-disable- d people, including professional persons who are handicapped or disabled; students and educators, parents of the handicapped; person to deliver new and innovative and comprehensive services to at least 300 severephysically handicapped person or more than 300 within Davis County. Ruby J. Price said the purpose is to provide a method and programs necessary to return the handicapped citizen to a productive, worthwhile and accomplished member of the community. She is now working for the State Rehabilitation Dept, of the state board of education, locating all service agencies within Davis County w ho gives services to the handicapped. ly New Marketing Director Named At Layton Mall LAYTON A new mana- - formerly held a similar posi-ge- r and marketing director tion at the Ogden City Mall, There had been concern have been named at Layton Hills Mall as negotiations con- - from some the Mall might tinue into the finalizing stage close, with a consortium of Horne Construction of Murfor transfer to new owners. ray, mall builders, operating WITH AN announcement the facility that has seen within the week, sure of a couple of stores Brad Clair says a in the last few months. Ms. d group is in the Johansen stressed the mall is process of purchasing the mul- - more than 80 percent occupied dollar facility that with optimistic prospects for opened its doors May 15, 1980. future tenants, noting tight Christy Johansen has assumed economy is affecting Layton marketing director duties and as other area malls. Utah-base- IF YOU are a representative or know of a service agency in Davis County contact Mrs. in Price at Layton. Mobility has three young men and one young woman in attendance in one college and one university, all are in the upper part of their classes. One four point in pre-laand two in art and one in business education. Mobility is the first center to offer comprehensive services relating to all aspects of daily living. LAYTON On June 26 Kathleen Isom, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Isom, 2589 E. 2250 N., Layton, was selected as Miss Layton, 1982. Barrie Bryant, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Tony Jensen, 840 Elm, was chosen as Miss Riata Days. The runner-u- p in the annual Miss Layton Scholarship Pageant was Christina Taurone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Taurone, 2467 Cheryl Way. THE TALENT award was presented to Mikole Ann Hunt. She performed a vocal solo from the opera Carmen." This pageant was sponsored by the Layton Chamber of Commerce with Ann Harris as the director. Scholarship donations came from the Empire State Bank, Second, National Bank.Olsen Chevrolet, Layton Drug, Utah Power and Light, Layton Hills Mall, American Savings, Anthonys, First National Bank, Toms Super Save, Satisfaction Center, Boise Cascade, Crittenden Paint and Glass, Davis North Medical Center, Mervynns ZCMI, Red Hanger Cleaners and the Bon. MISS LAYTON candidates were sponsored by First Security Bank, ZCMI Travel, Wasatch Sporting Goods, Anns Fabric Loft, the Layton Civic Arts Association, Dairy Queen and Layton Graphics. Both Miss Layton, Kathleen Isom and Miss Riata Days, Barrie Bryant, will represent Layton in the Miss Utah for Miss America scholarship pageant, dmg |