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Show 7 Reflex c Journal Bulletin Leader Kaysville Entries Win Honors In Layton Parade Davis School District Supports Suit Challenging Tax Assessment By TQM mysuButt; FARMINGTON - "friend of the court," the Noting the Davis School District has " lot of money to lose" if Hate assessed property value aren't changed, the board of education hat lent tupport to a lawsuit challenging the Mate tax commission. AT ISSUE is an attempt by concerns state-assette- such at railroads, mining and utilities, whose school board was told during their meeting last week. "It was brought against the tax commission because they (those who are feel they are improperly taxed in relation to homeowners," Dr. Welling explained, indicating those groups are "talking about taxes that were already spent last year. statc-asscse- "IT MAY be easy for the tax commission to give in but to com-pam- lines, to have their tax assessments lowered. 1 hey are assessed by the state lax commission while counties assess residential and business properties, other- wise. The Davis County Commission has joined forces in the suit along with other governmental groups with the dis- protect our interests, it's essential we stay (with it and that action) be taken," he added. As it now stands, depending on the suit's outcome, government units could have to fork back funds they've already spent in the past and see diminishing tax monies in the fu- valuation. asses-te- d such a suit Dr, Welling said when its used to protect funding. We have slot of money to lose if it's not properly covered." All 40 state school districts are participating in the lawsuit action wuh their contribution based on size. The San Juan " We need to tee "its proper if the ttatc assessed properties are being done fairly" and to assure the school district's proper funding and that it wont be eroded." ASKED ABOUT the propriety of using district funds for School District is actually named in the la suit along with Sail Lake City. IN OTHfJt action. Dr. Welling said a recently-approved endowment corporation should he able to provide re- ceipts tor donations within e months with an application already made for a tax number. two-thre- 50 years, especially in THAT MAKES the task of rounding up ihc West High School Class of 1933 that much harder, organizers arc finding out. They're still a long ways from that -- rade. Three of the lour top awards went to entries from He said an organizational meeting was recently held in- Layton's neighbor to the cluding the five school Hoard members and four key district admmistators. It has been set up to provide a w ay for philanthropists to make donations to the district with means for tax receipts, as well. West Seeks Lost Alumni Of 533 A lot can happen in nearly this modem, mobile society. LAYTON It was a big day for the Kaysville entries m the annual Lay ion Kwta Days Pa- reunion it'll be held next May but they'd like information about grads from anywhere and every-whei- c to include as many as possible. Contact Elizabeth Boyce Richins by writing 2970 E. 3750 S., Salt Lake City. Ut. 84109 or call her at 272-098- Souih. THE SWEEPSTAKES award was given to the Kays ville 1st I DS Ward Other prize winners inI si place in to ihc Kaysville Jaueev, I si pUeeommcM d to Harrys Ihntiway in Kays-villand M pl.ne in the mar- cluded e ching category io tin I ay urn High School laitccllcs Layton Tables Joining League LAYTON "What do we I hat was the get out of question Lavton City Council members asked last thui -- day evening when Mavor LewivG. Shields asked if the coum.il would like to join the Utah League of Cities and Towns ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP if" dues for the I eague cess of $7,tuo an emphasized. $8,500, that amount based on a formula. It has also been supported by the Utah Society of "WE FEEL there are some justifications" on the part of those initiating the suit. Dr. Welling said, but "we feel just the opposite of those Superintendents, said Dr. Lawrence Welling. ." THE UTAH School Boards Association has also been He cited the case of a gypsum mine that was sold for ten asked to join in the suit as a Awards Bid Layton The Layton equipment and manpower to cut down the cost of the overall projects. City Council last week awarded a construction bid of $172,334 to Gibbons and Read for general road repairs in Layton. INCLUDED IN the roads to be repaired are Emerald Drive, Cherry Lane from Fairfield through the unpaved part. Fort Lane from Gentile to Wasatch, and Gordon Avenue to Garnet. Many roads refmished last year will have chip and seal coats applied to them. THIS WAS the low bid of the six that were submitted. The engineer estimate for the road project was $212,050. Layton City will do some of the repair work using their own Two Respond On Changes In Layton Library Mp A way at Migh Food Pneec . at' Toms SHASTA Canned Pop 01 Family Pack LEAN GROUND BEEF nice, shiny new library in Layton. However, has the city council bothered to notice not overwhelming. Only two us citizens took the time to write a what has happened to the ecoletter. Both expressed their view nomy in the past few years. I points very well. Lavton citizens fear not. We are not in any might do well to read their letters position to be building a and consider the points they right now, any more than made. Additional responses are we are to build n welcome. dollar recreation centers. Against the wishes of many This letter is to express my who attended the counvoters the views concerning change cil meetings they went ahead in the library service for and pulled the city out. What resident. Layton has been the result? A . . .. ing of the standards of the en- , i c nge ? ?9.90t tire county library system and would like to see the city rejoin a drop in morale in the library the county system. Also, I am workers and many angry and not in favor of Layton building frustrated Layton resident. citizen input on the Layton library question was our request for leb-ra- ry multi-millio- its own facility at this time. The present library in Clearfield does not seem over used, at least from my observation. It is as convenient a location for many Layton residents as the location of the proposed new city library, and certainly more convenient then for residents of cities to the north and west of Layton. LAYTON HAS done well the last few years with the "mall its nice parks, etc., but are we trying to get "too big for our britches?" A new library is not a pressing need. . . I DO not feel that Layton needs a city library. The cost would be prohibitive at best. It would seem that no one on the countil even attempted to examine the costs involved in building a library, stocking it and hiring a staff to operate it. A good example of a library that doesnt really fill the needs of the community is the Kaysville City Library. It is my opinion that an efficient, countywide library system is one of the best ways to operate. You have shelves, an abundance of new material and well-stock- well-stock- Ilene S. Cook well-train- You asked for comments concerning Laytons withdrawal from the county library system. I feel that the move by our city council was an one and one that reflects the "I take the ball and go home attitude of our city council. GRANTED THE county has said that they would build a professional staff to man the library. BETWEEN THE actions of Morris Swapp and the Layton City Council, it will be literally years before our once excellent county library system can be rebuilt to serve the people of not only Layton, but Davis County. Robert L. Moore Fire Is Out A mammoth range fire on Antelope Island, which was caused by lightening early Thursday, was finally brought under control about 6 p.m Friday. But not until after the fire whipped by strong southerly winds had spread flames over more than 10,000 acres of grass and marsh lands. Wildlife on the island, however, was not harmed. THE ISLAND blaze received it final dousing ' from a severe thunderstorm which moved into the . area Friday afternoon, aiding more than 50 firefigh-firebreak to ters that had established a combat the flames. . Mop up crews remained on the island over the weekend to contain any "hot spots. USDA Choice Extra Lean 12 GROUND BEEF BEEF $1 m c I he council decided to table nuking a decision until thev heard a explaining the fum lions of the I eague ol Cities and Towns from an otTui.d of the I eague. ture, the superintendent trict asked to contribute LAYTON limes the amount of the JULY 29, 1932 27 69 lb. lb. Your Beef, Lamb and Pork Cut and Wrapped 16? |