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Show CLIfJlSG.SESVICE UTAH STATS PRESS 407 SALT NUMBER NINE VOLUME EAST' 200 SO. LAKE CUT, UTAH SEVENTY-EIGH- 8411 T ; Voice Of Davis County (USPS 32 PAGES 6730-000- 0) By NORMA PREECE FRUIT HEIGHTS -- The present flood hazard which has caused some damage in Fruit Heights City was discussed at the Fruit Heights Council meeting Tuesday evening. AS OF Wednesday, June 1, the city had been advised by the county emergency operation center, after helicopter observation at 6 p.m. that there was increasing hazard of incidence in mud slide-floo- d Baers Canyon. It was their recommendation that those living in the potential path evacuate immediately. This recommendation was given to appro0 residents. ximately 160-20- Mayor Dean Brand in- formed the council that he had relaxed the voluntary evacua- tion to impacted areas on Kaysville Mayor Gerad Purdy has given an officia thank you to city employees for their efforts expended during the flood, in with City Council woman Carol Hage. Employees honored are: front, John Thacker, city administrator; Walt Meacham, electrical department superintendent and Police Chief Lyle Larkins; back, Dean Steele, recorder; Max Major, public works s perinten-d- e t; Brent Steed, building inspector and Fire Chief Don Howard. Tuesday, June 7 as the area had stabilized, however, he had requested sandbags to be left in place at this time. con-junct- in HONORS CITY STAFF . - KAYSVILLE AS a token of appreciation, Kaysville City Mayor, Gerald Purdy presented each member of the city staff with a plaque for their many hours of devoted service to the citizens of Kaysville during the recent flood in Kaysville. The presentation was made during the council meeting on Tuesday evening. THE UNIQUE plaques were Flood. corder; Brett Steed, city inspector; Max Major, city perintendent; Lyle Larkins, police chief; John Thacker, city administrator; Brit ward. Jack Oram and Larry Huston, city councilmen and also to Carol Page and Clair They were presented by the Mayor to Walt Meacham, elec- trical dept., Don Howard, fire Snow who were on vacation at the time of the flooding. They were presented one each as handmade by the mayor from drift wood (that was washed stream from the flooding conditions in the past week) and mounted on a plaque that 1983 Charter Member, Kaysville Memorial Day chief; Dean Steele, city re- - City Council Hopefuls Must Declare By 30th Kaysville City Mayor Gerald Purdy announced that the city has been notified by the Utah State Attorney General that anyone seeking a term for public office should file for that office by June 30. MAYOR PURDY said there will be three four-yecil positions open for Kaysville City Council, np coun- ar Kays. Secondary Students, Enter Essay Contest KAYSVILLE - In connection with the 4th of July Heritage Harvest celebration in Kaysville, an essay contest will be sponsored by the Heights Council of the Cultural and Performing Arts. -- Kays-ville-Fr- THE WINNERS of this contest will be honored at the Sunday Evening Devotional at the Davis High School stadium on July 3. They will receive an award and will read their winning essays that evening. The contest is open to all Davis High School and Kaysville Jr. High school students. A winner will be selected from each school. Essay committee kaysville weekly REFLEX 197 North MIN Layton, Utah 84041 Phone 546-473- 5 Published weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. John Stahle, Jr, Publisher Entered and Second Class Postage Paid at Layton Utah s4.50 per year Subscription members may be contacted for information concerning the contest or for information concerning research materials. The committee members and telephone numbers are Leone Gurr, chairman, Evelyn Austin, Carol Hodson, Iris Rosier, 544-873- 5; 544-315- 544-388- 2, and 544-829- THE ESSAYS are to entitled, A Search for Our heritage: What Kind of a Nation Did Our Founding Fathers Intend America to Be? The essays should be based upon the writings and speeches of our nations founders and may cover the economic, social, political or moral principles that they envisioned. The essays should be 500 words in length for high school students and 300 words for junior high school students. The papers should be typewritten and submitted to the essay committee by June 20. IF WE are to know history we must study it from the lives and words of those who lived it. (Jeffrey Holland). ers, being out of towrrwhe.n there was a crisis. E MAYOR expressed his appreciation and Ho-rea- d, Honorary Members Loaf . riuus errough. We are grateful we didnt have the loss that our neighboring cities of Farming-TH- thanks to the city people and city staff for their excellent volunteer services. He stated there was not much structural damage to the mostly confined to home with water damage that was se- - . ton and Bountiful experi-gratef- ul enced. HE SAID everyone in Kays-th- e ville that was involved worked 24 hours, the clock around to control it as best it could be and he appreciated the cooper-citation of all who so willing came and helped in anyway, np y, IT WAS noted that purchase of equipment and supplies had been necessary in order to put the city in a safer position. 'Mayor Brand stated that Federal Funds would be available to the city and to residents who have received damage. Damage assessment must be e estimated along with an of expenses. exti-mat- THE MAYOR stated he would call the county for direction as to what should be done with the sandbags when they are no longer needed. The council suggested that payment of flood related items be held for 30 days. ADMINISTRATOR Craig Hughes reported to the council that he had talked with Mountain West Savings and Loan concerning the barricades to the mountain side as requested by residents living in the Mountain Terrace Estates Subdivision and Jim Morgan, Mountain West stated, those concerned should so state in a letter and if the recommendation is approved by Administrator Hughes that they will be happy to put up the barricades. Mr. Hughes reported to the council concerning the Kaysville Recreation program, in which Fruit Heights participates. Council requested this information be put in their local paper, the Ridge Runner, informing the young people of the community what is available. AFTER INVESTIGATING the proposed $ 100 expenditure to Utah League of Cities and Towns by Councilwoman Luci Beth Paulsen and after a discussion with the council con- cerning the value of the League of Fruit Heights City, Councilman Dean Wade moved the Fruit Heights City support the League for another year and pay the addition $100 as requested. This was approved by council Sr Citizens Do Affect By NORMA PREECE picnics and trip to Davis County Fair. KAYSVILLE - Leon Kinsman, Kaysville representative on the Kaysville County Advisory Board for Senior Citizens was the featured speaker at the Kaysville Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Tuesday at city hall. -- MRS. SANDY Butterfield introduced Mr. Kinsman who spoke on The Effects of the Senior Citizens on Kaysville Business. He gave an informative talk on the organization and its functions of the Senior Citizen Silver Age Center in Kaysville. MR. KINSMAN said it was set up through the Davis County Council on Aging with the county executive committee and board of directors in charge of its operation. Each Center in the county has a director. Mr. Kinsman worked with the Kaysville Mayor and council to find a suitable place to set up a center for this area. After the city purchased the Brough property, the council allowed the home to become a senior citizen center for Kaysville. ALL CITIZENS 60 years of age and older are eligible to use the facility. Lunches are served each day of the week with the exception of Saturday and Sunday. Those having incomes of over $350 a month are encouraged to pay $1.50 for their meal and those with monthly incomes of less than $350 pay $1 for their meal or whatever they feel they can afford. The Center averages 50 meals a day, 40 on a regular basis, with nine home delivery meals and two for special diets. MR. KINSMAN told of the many activities and classes available, such as oil painting, ceramics, applique ceramics and There is also pool and card and need-ewor- k. games for others. The Davis County council provides many services in addition, such as the monthly jlood pressure check, income tax assistance, utility assistance, health fair held where all examinations were free with the exception of an $8 fee for the processing of the blood. The center also sponsors tours, MR. KINSMAN told of the tremendous program of the distribution of cheese and butter to the members. He stated much of the work is donated and done by volunteer help, one man has donated 833 hours while two other men have donated over 1,000 hours. Over 50 people have volunteered some 5 ,020 hours of work. This shows the unselfishness of many who care. 1 AT THE Silver Age Center there are three paid employees, the director and two part-tim- e employees. Transportation service is paid by donations from those who use it in addition to help from the county. THE BOARD of Directors serves as the governing body in making the decisions of how the money is to be spent, by the centers. Mr. Kinsman said the senior citizens support their community businesses in every respect by shopping at home in most cases. That 29 percent vote in elections which is admirable. ELDON FROST commented that in the drug store businese they found that the senior citizens spend more money that any other class of people, they do support their community. Mr. Kinsman said they are outgrowing their facility in Kaysville and are looking for a larger site for this area. THE CENTER appreciate the city furnishing them with the Silver Age Center and said the council and mayor have been very cooperative in every respect. Arlin R. Potter, a representative from Consumers Savings Institute spoke briefly on his program. He said his program is very beneficial if the people know what can be done and that it provides services at a low cost. There are 20 different plans available. HE POINTED out the areas of (A) increase buying power (1) employment WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1983 opportunities, (2) local income (3) percent of income spent with local businesses. (B) Reduced cost for(l) advertising (2) benefits for employees (3) taxes for both business and consumer. He stated One should funnel money to local business through their own economy. (C) Make provisions to (1) allow families tax free income (2) business and employee share in profits (3) advertising costs paid only is effective and (4) employee benefits with no cost to employer. Another service available is how to legally divide income with dependents to reduce tax, eliminate probate expense, and cut long distance telephone costs were discussed by Mr. Potter. HIS ORGANIZATION is helping advertise for the new long distance telephone company which is opening in Kaysville at 141 N. Main. This will permit patrons to save up to 70 percent in some long distance costs. Two of the differences between this and others are (1) it is not required to have a touch tone phone and (2) it will have an operator to assist four person to person calls. Free public meetings are being held each Friday morning at 141 N. Main, covering all the aforesaid subjects said Mr. Potter. HE SAID he is available to talk with those interested by appointment. Mrs. Butterfield asked John Thacker, city administrator, to update the Chamber of the flooding conditions in our area. MR. THACKER stated, since 1981 the ground has been retaining the water which has created a great flood slide potential. The ground is saturated and therefore the water has no place to go, causing much of the flooding conditions. Kaysville City has experienced flooding damage in the King Clarion area and the southwest portion of Kaysville. There has been a small mud slide in which George Talbot water system was damaged. Another area was where two oil lines and high pressure fuel transmission line were uncovered for approximately 150 feet and a team was brought in to properly cover the lines. Mayor Brand reported to the council that he had received a letter from Dr. R. R. Runnells, president of En- virons Corp. , and developer of Harvey Farms subdivision, informing the city that they will not be selling lots in the development of two family dwellings. BUSINESS licenses were for Henry Clement Construction and Arnold S. Poll Plumbing and Heating. The council approved the new licenses. A public hearing was set for June 2 for the proposed Daisy Subdivision, requesting zoning of Joe Abrams and Glen Porter properties. THE COUNCIL discussed the UTA express service and a petition requesting a resoluthe UTA tion to plan to extend. No action was 1 taken. Mayor Brand requested City Recorder to request Planning Commission to reschedule the June 14 planning commission for 6 p.m. in order to allow the city council to have a budget work session at '7:30 p.m. the same evening. The mayor stated that an extension has been made to June 29 by the county and the budget must be completed by that date. A PUBLIC hearing is to be 21 meeting set for the June concerning the proposed budget fiscal year 1984. np 0 HE EXPLAINED the artificial diversion method that was put in the culvert at Winston Drive and New port Lane in King Clarion Hills Subdivision to divert the water down the stream and eliminate the overflowing of the culvert so fewer homes were damaged below. He said to date they have been unable to unplug the culvert at Thornfield and Brookshire Drive due to the heavy stream of water at this time. MR. THACKER stated that two areas have been put on evacuation preparedness alert. All the residents below Webb Canyon area and also all residents below Baers Canyon area, but no one has been evacuated as yet. They are working through the representatives of the various LDS wards and the city firemen and if people need to be evacuated, they will be notified through these channels, THERE IS a team of men stationed on the mountain for 24 hour watch as well as flights twice a day keeping close watch for flooding conditions. Small pieces are sluffing off and if tempratures continue to be cool, it will help control the danger, but, if tempratures continue to rise into the 90s again there could be some danger and concern of additional problems. Joseph S. Hill from the Kaysville-Fru- it Heights Cultural and Performing Arts Council met with the Chamber to ask support for the building of a band stand at the city park south of the Kaysville fire station, that could be used for city functions. HE SAID they have been before the city council to seek approval for the new building. If a kit was purchased for the building it would be approximately $9,000 but if built by themselves it would be approximately $2,500. The Cultural and Performing Arts Council could donate $500 if they can collect the remainder $2,000 in donations from the chamber members and the public. Mrs. Butterfield said the Chamber will discuss the proposal of the building with its members, np |
