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Show I " X I V' I WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JUNE 10, 1982 REFLEX-DA- VIS decent Research Lays r r Mlhriiis Recent research developments may lay the groundwork for finding the cause apd eventually the cure for arthritis. "If our current momentum in research is maintained, we may soon find a cure for several of the more than 100 forms of said Dr. Patrick Knibbe, Chairman of the arthritis, Medical and Scientific Com- mittee of the Utah Arthritis Foundation. "In the meantime, we are working on new treatments which are enabling us to help prevent most arthritis crippling and damage to the joints. DR. KNIBBE described some of the advances which could lead to finding the causes arthritis and lupus the bodys immune system malfunctions and begins attacking the joints. DRUGS. "A major step forward has been the development of drugs which slow inflammation, Dr. Knibbe said. "Also, we now have some understanding of how the drugs weve been using for years, like aspirin and cortisone, work. Artificial joints. Joint replacement surgery becomes more successful each year with new materials and procedures. (The success rate in most surgeries approaches 95 percent.) and possibly the cures. The Utah Chapter is bringing these facts to the public soon. Recent advances include: Genetic markers. Inherited substances have been discovered on the surface of blood cells which indicate a persons susceptibility to arthritis and often the severity of the disease. Cooling their feet in Mill Creek up Mueller Park Canyon are Malissa Kirgen, left, and Rebecca Winn, while Shelly Pierce, Bruce Adams, Jeff Thompson and Chris Sa'yer, left to right, do a little clowning to celebrate the end of school and beginning of summer vacation. Photo by Ron Boswell. COOL SUMMER FUR Parents Need To Exert By TOM BUSSELBERG HILL AFB TV may be a primary entertainment medium, but parents need to exert sufficient influence over their children that it doesnt become their whole world. THEY NEED to stimulate conversation about programs watched, exercise some control over the selection of rams and answer questions they feel might arise in childrens minds when viewing TV. That advise comes from a man long familiar with television and its impacts, as Roy Gibson, former Channel 4 newscaster and news director addressed the Layton Chamber of Commerce at the Hill AFB Officers Club. Continuing his media critic role at Channel 2 and in his 12th year as an assistant communications professor at the U. of U., he says even when parents and children may be in the same room, theyre often using a minimum of brain power in watching TV. "HOMES ARE becoming Shakespearean Play Its not quite yet summer, but the famed Shakespearean production of A Midsummers Nights Dream is coming to the South Branch Library Monday at 7 p.m. and the North Branch June 21 at the same hour. FREE AND open to the pub lic, the movie stars David Warner, Diana Rigg and Bill Travers with Director Peter Hall noting that his modern rendi- tion of the century-ol- d play uses "the advantages of the cinema not to make a film in the accepted sense, but to communicate the words. Jr. High Athletic Fees Dropped By TOM BUSSELBERG . FARMINGTON With an eye on parents' pocketbooks, the board of education has dropped junior high athletic fees. That means no more $15 fee for basketball or $10 for other sports while the board is also working to enable elimina- said. that responsibly) wont tend to cause those people to work less diligently. We must offset costs. The basic fee pays for tion by individual high schools the instructor. of various fees theyve implemented. THAT DOESNT mean an end, though, to current district high school sports fees, that include: $22 for football, $20 for boys' and girls basketball and gymnastics, $15 for wrestling, track, volleyball and swimming and $10 for soccer, cross country, golf and tennis. Acting Supt. Gayle Stevenson emphasized support for continuation of the current pay scheme where individual schools pay in their total amounts with the district returning what it doesnt need. He estimated the district needs one-ha- lf to "maybe thirds. THE CURRENT fee two-- . sche-- . dule was set up about two to give some (fund-- Mr. Stevenson re- - years ago ing) relief, called, with that including im- plementation of junior high fees. He emphasized that doesnt mean tampering with the equipment fee, something its generally agreed should be shouldered by those using the equipment. Some is added to the budget through those . fees and Board Cleark Roger Glines noted they're needed to maintain programs, not to fill district coffers, as one board member questioned. BOARD MEMBER Bruce ; Parry said hed been told by principals at Clearfield and Layton high schools if they could keep the total fees collected, they wouldnt need to to be g, IN A related matter, the board opted to further study costs for various uniforms with Board Pres. Sheryl Allen indicating a lot of discussion" among patrons about uniform TELEVISION is a passive, pervasive medium, he told the chamber, as compared to reading where a person must desire to apply and think about whats being read. And unlike watching a football game in a stadium with a large group, TV tends to produce "small from viewers. When movie viewers leave a theater, they generally talk about what theyve seen. The only way to use the intellect is to talk about TV programs, but cheers of the Community Action I think we need to study Agency in Farmington.- it. The issue was earlier raised by the board about - six-eig- ht months ago. ITS SOCIOLOGICAL someone wanting to outdo someone else, Dr. Briscoe said of buying uniforms and the other school functions requiring extra expenditures, such as dances. I'd like to see d ways to turn that requirement) around." He added that he felt many students didnt understand previous board concern when some said the board wanted to abolish school dances. THE BOARD opted to furth- er study the issue at its June meeting. 15 A SURVEY of viewers indicated 51 percent couldnt re- member a single TV news story two hours after the telecast and many others could only recall the first or lead item. A false world created by "WHAT SHOWS are you The Incredible selecting? Hulk or Charlies Angels, or Little House On The Prairie or Eight is diseases like rheumatoid War. We are a violent society, but I dont think anymore now than in the past. The media makes us more aware. Theres still no guarantee TV expands violence. Robberies and burglaries arent committed for excite- ment but to get those attractive some parents "dont even question whats on TV when their children are watching. clothes and money for those $4 movies to keep that attractive life style. Family disorganization leads to a need for HE NOTED the question of how TV violence affects youngsters has been studied for more than 20 years with antenna for taste TV EXECUTIVES have an but they together, Dr. Knibbe A cure may be years away, but it is within sight. In the meantime, advances in treatment are making arthritis easier to live with while advances in research are showing real promise. Information on these advances and other arthritis questions can be answered by calling the Utah Arthritis Foundation at 486-499- 3. drugs. Complex. 4501 S. 2700 W.. SLC. Ut. 84119. Way (4800 South), South Ogden; Bryant Intermediate School, 40 S. 800 E, SLC. WRITTEN COMMENTS Public Safety. DOT-DP- S Another round of public hearings will be held later in the summer in different locations. The commission has begun to examine the serious nature of the problem, what is being done about it in Utah and elsewhere. Anyone wishing to provide the Commission with insight should plan to attend the public hearing or provide written comment on or before June 15. 1982. . June 22nd Date For South Weber Budget Review be- SOUTH WEBER - The citys 1982-8- 3 fiscal budget will be reviewed by the South Weber City Council June 22 at 7:15 p.m. as part of a public cable, permitting expansion into rural areas, for example. He forsees the fiiture showing only one TV station in each city acting as a production unit for cable programming and noted how networks are turning to cable programming to broaden their role as their portion of the entertainment mar- something such as PTA or churches. are beginning to come said. may also be submitted at the public hearings or sent to: Governors Commission on Drinking and Driving. Dept, of 7-- HE ALSO alluded to the changing face of television, as' the cable industry continues to expand its influence, with experimentation continuing that would allow for cable without the need for literal laying of although he didnt claim it harmless. Enough? Mr. Gibson asked. He expressed concern that quired to produce such ' havior, he noted. HE CITED the example of a psychiatrist who formerly believed TV violence had a decided impact on children. But after studying the issue he determined that at most, the impact of TV violence is neglig-abl- e, genetics, inflammation, and drugs and the search tracks The public will get its chance to provide insight on problems and possible solutions regarding driving under the influence of alcohol or THE GOVERNORS Commission on Drinking and Driving will hold public hearings June 15 from 9 p.m. in five locations. Anyone wishing to express opinions vor observations is invited to do so. The hearings in the immediate area will be held at: Bonneville High School, 251 E. Laker give the public what it wants, Mr. Gibson emphasized, noting many creative programmers are turning to the tried and true formulas that lead to continuation and popularity of such household titles as "DalThrees Company or las, The Dukes of Hazzard. And while some people imitate what they see on TV, resulting in a perceived increase in hijackings or assasinations, a certain state of mind is re- answers produced. Americans are bombarded with violence in the world around them, whether it be through the current Falk-lancrisis or the Vietnam only indecisive , SUCH A tool will soon be a reality with the cooperation of county landlords along with many hours of work by Ms. Dechart. The idea for a rental directory occurred to her over the years as she worked to help clients of CAA find housing. As she contracted real estate agencies they expressed a need for rental information to serve clients who wish to live in an are while choosing a home. They often referred her to known units but didnt always have access to exact addresses. Ms. Dechart also believes others, such as companies locating in Davis County may also find rental information about the area useful. USING LISTINGS of rental properties from power companies and other sources, Ms. Dechart has attempted to con- tact virtually every rental property owner of ft ve or more units in a single complex in Davis County. She explained there are so many single units scattered about it would be prohibitive to try to include many of these. Owners of individual rentals may prefer to use classified or word-of-mou- th hearing. RESIDENTS WILL have the chance to provide input on the proposed 2,2 mill tax increase, information provided in the monthly newsletter indicates. The citys history is being sought with those having pictures, stories or other information theyd like included asked to contact Councilman Jeff Monroe 3 at or the city office. ket declines. SOUTH WEBERS own Rhonda Miller will be competing in the annual Miss Utah Pageant June Signs Contract 16-1-9. Although watering practices have improved over last year, the newsletter notes, some improvement is still needed to bring reductions in power costs hoped for with the citys power bill up to 5.8 cents a kilowatt hour compared to 4.7 cents last year. FARMINGTON The Davis County Commission has approved a contract with the State Division of Alcohol and Drugs for the 1982-8- 3 fiscal year, beginning July 1. WATER AND soil penetration will be conducted by the city in coijunction with the agriculture office that will help allow for setting guidelines. Questions Those may be directed to Art Ukena at whove installed sprinkler systems with the secondary water system should have the system checked by Gene Greer to assure no cross connections in water lines. THE CONTRACT, which is approved annually, allows the county to receive state funding for alcohol d and services. The contract represents an increase of $85,000 over fiscal 1981-8according drug-relate- 479-489- 2. 2, The commission has also approved a $3,244 purchase request from the Davis County Council On Aging for a Xerox copying machine. advertising only; however, many landlords with several separate units or with duplexes or fourplexes may wish to be included. In March a questionnaire was mailed to some 50 landlords inquiring about the ren- tals size, number of bed- rooms, whether or not children or pets are allowed, utiltiy inclusions, and rental charge. Dechart says the response has been good with many of the owners expressing appreciation for the project. SHE VOICED concern that some units may have been overlooked and requested any owners or managers of rental facilities who did not receive the questionnaire and would like to be included to contact her at CAA by phoning She has se a deadline of July 1, 1982 for completing the collection of information. Ms. Dechart says she envisions the finished product as a comprehensive listing of the majority of larger complexes in Davis County and will be made available for anominal charge to rental agencies or any interested individuals. If all goes well the directory should be completed some time in 451-335- 5. By MARK D. MICKELSEN NORTH SALT LAKE -SDavis County leaders may look to Salt Lake City for help in the construction of a n dollar resource recovery plant if north Davis mayors decide to back away from the proposal. need a resource recovery plant. refuse-burnin- Davis officials back away from a facility near Hill AFB. North end officials are of the opinion, Mayor Palmquist County. Although sediment from the burning process would have to go back into the landfills, the construction of a resource recovery plant would lengthen the life of both dump-site- s. BUT, HE said, people have got to look ahead to resource recovery to insure that all the multi-millio- NORTH SALT Lake Mayor Robert Palmquist, speaking at a city council meeting last week, said talk is brewing among south Davis officials over a plan which would allow them to work with Salt Lake g City on a plant, but only in the event that north burning plant near Hill AFB would handle several hundred tons of garbage each day from both north and south Davis said, that their landfill will last long enough that they won't outh . countys future refuse prob- lems are taken care of. The mayor explained that an engineering report is being done on the Bay Area Refuse Disposal (BARD) site in hopes that the landfill can be redesigned to held more garbage. Mayor Palmquist said two companies are being considered as possible contractors for the proposed plant, expected to cost upwards of $40 million. The plant would convert garbage into steam heat energy which would be sold to Reports indicate that the 5 north Davis landfill has years of life remaining, while the BARD dumpsite is expected to be filled in another two or three. 10-1- THE PROPOSED refuse- - i r Public Hearings Slated On Drinlung, Driving to commissioners. I think it's out of hand," Board Member Dee Forbes with Board Member Marda Dillree seconding that feeling. them. watching comedy and exaggerated action can tend to present false impressions of what concentrate to control with our children. Palifes really all about, ho said. rents should be willing to talk When they (children) mawith their children and correct ture, how will they know life is any they may. more difficult that whats shown on the TV screen? gain from TV viewing. A comprehensive directory of all multiple housing rental units in Davis County would be a valuable tool for anyone trying to locate in the area, according to Roselyn Dechart costs. AND MR. Parry said he felt some costs have become excessive, such as for sweaters. It is a burden on some, if not most, parents. Rather than leave the matter totally up to the board, Board Member Ray Briscoe indicated he felt a blue ribbon committee including public representation should be formed, people rarely talk about Researchers are investigating why in Auto-immunit- y. Influence TV Multiple Housing Rental Units Davis Directory Is Available Mr. Stevenson I wonder if (relieving said. the entertainment centers of our lives as children spend often four hours or more a day glued to the tube. By often watching the same program with their parents, they spend a lot time with their parents in one form of life but not in others. "Do we see or talk to each other? It seems we see more at home with the people on TV, Mr. Gibson said. "We must the disease. "SCIENTISTS HAVE been working at the main lines of inquiry into the mysteries of arthritis the immune system, 479-521- charge an additional. I don't want to reverse the necessary incentive for those programs INFECTIOUS triggering agents. A major question is what causes arthritis to beMost people come active. . with a genetic marker indicating susceptibility to arthritis never get it, Dr. Knibbe saide. At present we think a bacterium or virus may trigger . Hill AFB. HE SAID he will travel to Europe later this summer to look at resource recovery ; plants in several countries, including Germany, where one facility has been in operation for 100 years. Were starting to run out of land and we might as well benefit from their (Europeans) experience." HE SAID sites for the proposed plant are limited in Davis County. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not approve a plant west of Interstate-15 because of the wet- lands and Mayor Palmquist said there is just no other place to put it" except near the military base. He concluded by saying that county and city officials must work together to come up with a good, long-tersolution" to the waste problem. m K i 1 |