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Show MARCH 14, 1984 Toial Wellmess Not Freedom From Disease By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON - How to beat the negative influences in my life that prevent me from being totally well" was the lengthy and provocative title of the keynote address delivered to members of the Layton City Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday at their monthly luncheon. The guest speaker was Sister Stephanie from St. Benedict's Hospital in Ogden. -- TOTAL WELLNESS, according to Sister Stephanie, doesnt mean being free from disease. Being well is the ability one has to cope with situations and come out ahead. and This requires We are all becoming. We never get completely into balance. We never arrive," the speaker said. SISTER STEPHANIE compared our lives to triangles. When one point of a triangle teeters the design is off balance and it falls. The most important triangle in our lives consists of God, self and others. We can keep proper balance in this triangle by balancing stress, nutrition and activity in our lives. We have taken the instant pudding approach to life for too long, Sister Stephanie stated. We ail want immediate results. This quick approach to living can never be achieved. Remember I have been given what I need." SPEAKING OF diet, Sister Stephanie pointed out the average American eats 16 times too much protein, 12 times too much salt and too much fat. Our intake of sugar is 130 pounds yearly. Too many people skip breakfast. If we face problems. Sister Stephanie suggests we ask, Are there some things in my life that would be good to change? Don't try to correct everything at once. Work slowly changing practices and habits that detract from total wellness. HABITS can be improved by considering nutritional density. Ask does EATING the nutritional value warrant the consumption of calories? No food is all good and no food is all bad. Get into balance. The most harmful elements in diet are fats and refined carbohydrates like white flour and sugar. Bulky fibers, whole grains, fruits and vegetables are essentials. No one ever O.D.'ed on vegetables," Sister Stephanie humorously stated. She recommended running after the heaviest meal. Health is important in handling stress. Today too many people are living too successfully on a superficial level. We never look within. We are becoming extensions of machines or systems. People should realize JLants By DONETA GATHERUM Burn No! Bury Yes!! Although there are several North Davis County cities still undecided on the bum plant contracts, the best indications this week are that enough cities will go against the proposal to make the construction of a solid waste disposal plant unwise. ON MARCH 1 Layton refused to sign the contracted agreements with Company. Katy-Seghe- rs Bountiful followed Laytons example one week later. With the two largest cities in the county out of the burn plant, the available tonnage to be used by the plant is very limited. It would take participation from all the re maining cities plus some extra waste matter to furnish enough fuel to the burn plant to make it large enough to produce steam, for Hill Air Force Base. The sale of steam is necessary to keep the garbage tipping fees low enough to compete with a landfill. To date, only Sunset and Fruit Heights have voted to sign the contracts. At the Sunset Council meeting last Tues- day evening, three council members were present to vote on the issue. Sunset has been a supporter of the burn plant since the idea was first mentioned. Councilman Clifford Spendlove who was not in attendance last Tuesday supports the bum plant. Councilman Anderson is a newly-electe- d official. He was not By DONETA GATHERUM SUNSET - Proceed with the legal cases against two -- police officers who contracted to Sunset City and then left employment in the city to work for another police agency. This was the instruction given to Sunset City Attorney Steven Bailey by members of the city AT THE SAME Chamber of Commerce meeting, Chapter President Sam Young in- troduced two members to the audience. They were Davis County State Bank, represented by Steve Thompson and Layton Heritage Museum. Russ Sneddon, The Heritage director at Hill Air Force Base, talked about the progress being made at the Base Heritage Museum. He mentioned people can contri3 million dollar park in sevbute to the eral ways. The most popular for average citizens is the Buy a brick program and the Foundation membership approach. Bricks can be purchased for $10. The name of the person donating the money is inscribed on the brick. The names will be placed on the walls inside the museum little theater. council at the last council of paying back the salary granted during the period the new officers were attending the police academy for training. This amount is $2700 apiece. Uniform expenses were also to be paid to the city if the officers left Sunset before the one year period had expired. The uniform money was taken out of the officers last pay checks. meeting. OFFICERS Johnson and Riddler signed agreements that they would stay members $2-$- of the Sunset Police Department for a period of one year. Failure to remain with the police department for that length of time had the penalty By TOM BUSSELBERG - struction of this important air park and FARMINGTON The retirement of one Bountiful man from the principalship of a museum, dmg Davis oyment Snui With Brightens - CLEARFIELD Even as Spring appears to be nudging its way into the limelight, within the past week, tending to brighten winter-wear- y spirits, the employment picture and increase in jobs is doing the same. IN THE "Labor Market formation In- report released through Clearfield Job Service Manager Jack Bailey, all systems continue to point down when it comes to unemployment rate and up when it comes to jobs. In the quarter. Davis unemployment rate fell below six 5.9, comparing with a 7.4 rate a year earlier. In addi-tioOctober-Decemb- those holding jobs, or the vast majority, rose to more than 47,000 meaning better than two in 100 had jobs that went without in 1982. IN THE Wasatch Front North District, including Davis, Weber and Morgan counties, employment grew by 3.4 percent, meaning one in 30 now employed was jobless a year earlier. Districtwide, construction also led the upturn, gaining by more than 700 jobs, fuelled largely by several major Ogden area projects ranging froma$12. 5 million laboratory building renovation to a new sports club and major grocery store. Gross taxable sales, an indicator of the cash register ring, grew by more than 15 percent over a year ago, countywide. That was led by a hefty 31 percent jump in Layton, where sales rose from $38.3 million during third quarter 1982 to $50.2 million. That city, with benefit of Layton Hills Mall and other new commercial areas, has inched to within $450,000 of sales in Bountiful, the traditional CONTRACT construction drew the biggest increase, jumping by better than 26 percent, meaning one in four jobs at the end of last quarter werent around a year earlier. F- inance, insurance and real estate came in next, at a 6.8 percent jump, while others grew at far less than half that rate. The only drops came in mining. down by 6.9 percent but reflecting a dip of only two to 27 employed, manufacturing, down by 102, including a drop of more than 100 in the durable goods area. THE TOTAL employed rose by just under one percent to $50,609, while those unemh ployed dropped by nearly one-fift- to 2,823. The countys unemployment rate compares with 7.4 and 5,7 in percent leader. RISES WERE noted every- where except Clearfield, where sales dipped from nearly $16.3 million a year ago to only $15.1 million; in Kaysville, down from $6.2 million to nearly $5.8 to tiny South Weber, whose sales dropped from $685,000 to under $650,000. Inflation also continued at a slower pace , averaging 3.3 percent for the quarter, just slightly ahead of 2.6 percent a year earlier. Its stabilized with an average annual rise of 3.9 percent in 1982 to 3.8 percent in 1983. FURTHER evidence of the improved economy was reflected in a 29.8 percent jump in new car and truck sales, with trucks leading the way at a 42.8 percent increase. .Overall construction per- mits showed a heavy increase, U. W. To Meet BOUNTIFUL -- This years annual United Way meeting will be held Tuesday, March 27 at noon, Red Flame Res- taurant, 1342 S. 500 W., Bountiful. The luncheon cost will be approximately $7. Reservations can be made by calling 451-522- 2. THE 1984 officers will be elected and new board members nominated and approved. Current officers and Board members will be recognized for their volunteer service. as well, Mr. Bailey says, with" the North district construction registering $45 million, nearly d a hike over a year ago. Those increases came both in residential and for the district, as well as the county. LAST YEAR, just under 2,000 new dwelling units were authorized in the county, up by 138 percent, leading the way in 100 percent. Although Bountiful came in third with 159, that was up nearly 350 percent. Farming-to- n and Centerville each listed more than 100 permits autho- up one-thir- the nearly rized, with only Syracuse showing a drop. Only 25 dwelling units were approved, a 40 percent drop. While the improving economy has aided the job market, Mr. Bailey emphasizes job seekers will, however, face keen competition for the better positions. district. three-count- y Mikesell, a member of the NARD Board, made the motion to accept the bum plant contracts. He stated, What choice do we have? We cant bury garbage forever." THE SAME evening Sun- sets council ratified the bum plant contracts, Fruit Heights governing body was taking the same action. In Fruit Heights three council members attended the meeting. Voting had to be and was unanimous. This week Clinton, South Weber and Clearfield will consider the bum plant contracts. South Weber, the city closest and the to the NARD land-fill city most affected by the . THE COUNCIL members in and Syracuse, Westin Point discusKaysville are still the sion stage. Representatives and the from Katy-Seghe- Wasatch Front Regional Council attended council meetings in these three cities questions. I i No immediate decision is! expected from Syracuse, West Point or Kaysville. IF THE number of cities in! Davis County that sign the: bum plant contracts is few, the possibility of reducing the capacity of the plant will be considered. Another solution ! was mentioned last week in the Sunset council meeting. Councilman Mikesell suggested, Roy , Morgan and other nearby cities might want to use the bum plant. I think we can find enough interest to make the plant work." dmg SUNSET officials set up a pay back scale that extended over many months so that the money could be given the city without creating a major financial hardship. The two officers have not responded to formal or informal requests that they pay back the salary they received as stated in a written agreement both men signed betcie they were hired. ATTORNEY Bailey said he felt there would be no problem in successfully prosecuting the two former police officers. Most cities have an agreement of this nature. The men signed an agreement. We can hold them to it, the attorney said. Mr. Bailey informed council members that he and Fire Chief Wallace had identified the five worst areas in Sunset regarding trash, weeds and un- safe buildings. Owners of these properties have been notified to clean up or be pro secuted. Attorney Bailey is now preparing legal com- plaints against these property owners. THE ATTORNEY be leased at $84.41 per month until the new budget year. The lease charges will be used towards the purchase of the machine that will cost $3800. . com- of plimented Officer Reynolds the police department for his excellent service. Asked if the new DUI law had made any affect on the number of cases handled through the court system, Attorney Bailey replied by saying he could see no reductions in number of cases since the new law was adopted. IN OTHER council action, authorization was given for the purchase of an office copy machine. The equipment will The council members autho- rized Police Chief Archie Searle to purchase a radio for a police car. The police chief was also given permission to get bids for a new police vehicle. Council members hope the bids will be under $10,000 budgeted for a new car. FINALLY, the dates for the Little Buckaroo Rodeo and the Miss Sunset Pageant were set. The rodeo will be held Thursday, June 14. The Miss Sunset Pageant will be June 22. dmg School Principals Shuffled FOUNDATION membership costs $10. A person contributing in this way receives information on a monthly basis on the progress of the project. No tax money wilj be used in the con- Salt Lake County. taken. Councilman Scott last week to explain the burn plant operation and to answer Action vs Police Advised everyone has different talents that compliment each other. SOME STRESS reducers Sister Stephanie mentioned were love yourself, take time to be alone, do one thing at a time, dont put off, learn to compromise, pinpoint why you are stressed and be kind to yourself. She concluded by saying, I hope we all die young as late as possible. north county elementary school has brought reshuf- fling, including appointment of another south county man as assistant principal at a Layton junior high school. . By TOM BUSSELBERG to sign the dump, is expected contracts. Clinton and Clearfield councils are not totally committed to either side. The Clearfield council is divided with two members in fa''orf'd two members opposed. The vote one undecided council will be the determining factor. Because the bum plant will be located within the Clearfie d Clearfield City boundaries, the council has the option to be the last city in the county to vote on the contracts. present when the vote was Layton authorized 763 new units, up a large 215 percent, while Clearfield recorded 378, EDWIN T. CaselwiH finish out the year at Clearfields Hill Field Elementary, but has announced his retirement. He will be replaced by Duane Stoker, currently overseeing activities at the nearby Sunset Elementary. In another nearby move, Marilyn Dahl has been named South Clearfield Elementary principal, while James Martin will leave there and assume the principalship at Sunset. CENTRAL DAVIS Junior High Schools new vice principal is Rodney Garth Green, a health and physical education teacher at Viewmont High School. Hell take over duties from Stephen F. Ronnenk-amp- , who moved up to principal after Bill Warren announced his retirement at school year's end. Mrs. Dahl is currently a 5th grade teacher at East Layton Elementary and taught in the district for nearly 0 years. She holds a bachelor's degree from Weber State College and a master of education from Utah State University and lives in I Layton. a- Shirley Arnett, currently teaching at Bountifuls Tol-ma- n Elementary and a teacher for 14' years, will seek a doctors degree. Bryan Bowles, holding nearly 10 years .district" teaching experience and cu- SHE HOLDS professional certificates in administrative and supervisory endorsement and in elementary education, learning disability and emo- tionally handicapped. She served as supervisor of local clubs for 33 years. Mr. Green has taught at Viewmont since 1978 and held g responsibilities at Woods Cross High from 1974-7- 8 where he coached basketball and football. He holds a 4-- similar-teachin- bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a masters in education from the same school and is currently obtaining his professional certification at the University of Utah. IN OTHER board action approved last week, four of seven teachers requesting sabbatical leave were approved. rrently at Bountiful High School, will seek a masters degree while Pamela Kingsley, now at South Davis Junior High but a veteran of 14 years with the district, will spend her year studying in France. Gail 'A years experiBock, with ence and currently teaching at 1 1 Farmington's Knowlton Elementary, will seek a masters degree in elementary curriculum. NOT APPROVED were Kirk Beecher with and" working ai 9'; years music teacher; Stephen Richins, Woods Cross High School band instructor, holding seven years experience, and Jeanine Crabtree, a West Point Elemental teacher with 1'A years experience. A minimum of seven years experience is required before sabbatical may be requested. Survey To Probe Needs Of Disabled ' Questionnaires transportation of concerning the the disabled will be mailed this week to over 2,000 handicapped persons in Salt Lake, Davis, and Weber Counties to determine a direction for future public transit planning, says Doug y , of the Wasatch Front Regional Council planning staff. Hat-ter- SOME OF THE commit-- ; tees proposals have included: 1) equipping all public buses with wheelchair lifts, 2) adding wheelchair lifts to half of UTAs buses for alternative routing and scheduling, 3) im- - proving and bolstering door-to-do- van service. In Garys Opinion Garbage Plant Decisim: Lorn Time By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor Theres been a lot of controversy over the Davis County Resource Recovery (garbage burn) Plant proposed for construction just west of Hill Air Force Base on the north side of State Highway 193 in Clearfield. A LOT MORE controversy than there should have been, I believe. Sure, I stirred up some of that opposition because I wrote proposals as I saw them. If I didnt agree with some of the proposals, I said so in print, in a column" where I have the preogative to do so. BUT MOST of the controversy, I believe, came from the process that it took for the cities to reach a decision - nearly three years! During that time, misinformation got out and there w ere a lot of differences of opinion about what would be best for Davis County as a whole - or for each individual city. ut -- -- travel costs for south Davis County communities to have their garbage transported to the plant or to the north Davis County landfill site. This question was asked repeatedly by representatives from Bountiful. They wanted to know if other cities would subsidize south Davis County communities or if the transportation costs would have to be born by each community. to terms over the purchase of power; and Hill AFB officials have not signed the contract to purchase steam generated by the plant. . WHEN NO answer was given, Bountiful did its own research and found the cost to be about $7.30 per ton or a cost to Bountiful residents of about above the tipping fee charged $73,000 per year Davis north other County cities. With the estimated tipping fee set at $9.50 per ton for all cities, south Davis County communities would have to add $5 to $8 per ton transportation costs. Add an additional $4 per ton expense to conthat will tinue operation of the two landfill sites -- - and south Davis maintained be to have County cities face a tipping fee the first year of more than $20 per ton. COMPARE THIS to the present cost of $6 per ton tipping fee now charged to operate BARD and still me to see for and its easy make a handsome profit!) the voted Bountiful plant proposal. against why But thats only the tip of the iceberg. - - - -- DURING THAT TIME (three years), there were a of so many entities involved, there were many misconceptions and far too many unanswered questions. In my opinion, there are still too many misconceptions and unanswered questions for the project to go ahead. lot of changes made, and because ONE QUESTION that was never answered by the proponents of the plant was the question involving IT STILL BOTHERS me that cities can become locked into a agreement with developers of the proposed plant, without some of the contracts necessary to build and operate the plant having been signed by other entities. 20-ye- ar Katy-Segher- s, Utah Power and Light Company still has noi come PROPONENTS of the proposed facility have said all along that the plant must be at near capacity to operate economically. So what happens if Centerville and-o- r Clearfield reject the proposal? Both councils are undecided. Clearfield is wavering on a 2 vote that could go either way. Centerville council delayed its vote last Tuesday because they wanted to see what Bountiful does. COUNCIL members indicated they had some of the same concerns as Bountifuls council, especially the added transportation cost. Centerville, too may vote no next Tuesday, Clearfield council was to have voted last night (Tuesday). If proponents would do one of two things, I believe the proposal would fly. They could (1) share the travel costs or (2) arrange for a garbage collection at BARD for south Davis County communities. 3-- MEANWHILE, I agree with Bountiful Council-woma- n Phyllis Southwick: Its time we put Bountiful residents first and do whats best for each com- munity. But after all is said and done, with Bountiful and Layton voting against the plant proposal and Centerville and Clearfield on the verge of at least a split vote, its apparent that not all cities want a garbage burn plant at this time. ITS JUST TOO bad decision. it took so long to reach a . |