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Show V I WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, REFLEX-DA- VIS NORTH DAVIS LEADER, DECEMBER 3, 1981 Most Favor Proposed Immunization Law By TOM Bl'SSF.LBF.RG FARMINGTON -- Most of those making their feelings known in a Tuesday afternoon public hearing spoke in favor of a proposed county immunization regulation requiring students attending school after Aug. 15, 1982 present proof of innovation. THAT WOULD apply except for those who could submit exemptions based on a physician's statement indicatiming one or more specified munizations would endanger health, a personal belief as signed by parents or for gious reasons. reli- Immunizations would be required for diphtheria, tclnus. polio, measles, rubella and mumps. THOSE ENTERING the w ithin the past 30 days or transferring within the district would have 30 day s lo submit such certification, ihe proposed regulation says. Action is dis-tri- expected from the Davis Letters To Santa Deadline Dec. 21 Any Clearfield resident Weber Basin Job Corp Director Ted Larsen. 2nd from left), presents Roy city councilman Wayne Kimber (far left) and Clearfield Job Corp Director Mose Watkins with plaques of appreciation for their contributions to the center. Staff, students and officials at the Weber facility, including Community Relations Chairman Richard Youngberg (far right), paid tribute to the two men at a recent luncheon. WEBER BASIN HONORS SOUTH WEBER Representatives from the Clearfield Job Corp, the Davis-WebCanal Company and a Roy city councilman were awarded plaques by the Weber Basin Job Corp in November for their contributions to the center. cr THE PRAISE came at a special Thanksgiving community relations luncheon, complete with turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie. Weber Basin Job Corp "is the only place I know of where you can eat a good meal once a month and still get a plaque, said Roy city councilman Wayne Kimber upon receiving an honorary plaque from the 'center. KIMBER, WHO is also manager of the Davis-WebCanal Co., was praised by Center Director Ted Larsen for his help in solving problems with the WBJCs South Weber canal. Mr. Larsen said when he returned as director of the job corp the center was having serious problems with the canal. That all changed, he said, when Mr. Kimber took over. REPRESENTATIVES of the Davis-WebCanal Company were also awarded a plaque for their service to the center. In a third and final presentation, Mr. Larsen thanked Mose Watkins, center director of the Clearfield Job Corp, for the close-kn- it cooperation rendered by staff and students there. I REALLY feci that the state of Utah has it over the other states when it comes to Job Corp," Larsen said, because Clearfield and WBJC work so closely together. "Were working together and were probably closer than any other cities in the U.S., he said. IN OTHER business, Community Relations Council Chairman Richard Youngberg announced that the center now houses 169 male and 68 female stu5 dents a traditional percent breakdown. In a breakdown of ethnic groups, Youngberg pointed out that the center houses 67 Indian students, 36 Spanish, 26 Black and 93 Caucasian, mdm 75-2- Clfd. C of C Ask Council Rezones Officials For Help On Light Problem Phase Clearfield has a street light problem and the citys Chamber of Commerce is out to do something about it. The problem is, they dont really know where to start. CHAMBER representative Gerald Gibson met with city council members Tuesday night in hopes of getting some advice from the group. He paised the city for tearing out some troublesome traffic islands along the business district, but said the chamber of commerce now feels that something should be done about the citys atrocious lighting problems. III Development - CLEARFIELD Phase three of the Melanie Acres Subdivision in southwest Clearfield has been rezoned by the city council to allow for the e construction of 108 twin-hom- units. DEVELOPERS had asked the council to rezone the land from 8 to 5 to permit construction of attached and y residetached dences. Albert Cole, assistant Davis County planning director, said THE AREA between 400 North and 1000 East is where we really need the lights, Mr. Gibson said. Three city councilmen shook their heads, agreeing that there is a problem. REPRESENTATIVES from UP&L will meet with the council at another meeting in December, Mr. Starks said. The council invited Mr. Bigson and members of the chamber of commerce to attend, mdm FACTORY SECONDS AND USED WINDSHIELDS CAUBCI OVER 1,000 IN STOCK ing Tuesday night, the council voted to allow telephone communications systems as a conditional use in the citys (commercial) zones. There was no public opposition to either council action, mdm 1 c-- LETTERS CAN also be hand delivered to the Clearfield Municipal Swim Pool located at 934 S. Falcon Drive (1000 E.). County Jail Editor'i Note Everybody has impressions of jails, gained from the media or possibly even through actual visits. Some students in Fay Signed, Adam Layton's Crestview Elementary Speakers in the hearing included not only public health officials but the county commission chairman and residents. with letters read from several physicians, as well, including a letter of support from the executive committee of the Davis County Medical Society. AMONG THOSE speaking in favor of the proposal was John Clark. Bountiful parent of a daughter he said could be called a "rubella baby" because of rubella-relate- d difficulties at birth. "Seventeen years ago this vacine wasnt available. Theres not too much now we can do lo help her. But if we can help the percent (who might be otherwise inflicted) then it's worthwhile." he said adding we were doing what we were supposed to as parents the health department wouldn't have lo come back at one-tw- o us." like shooting range. I like the lead shells. I like the jail most of all. I like the siren to. Jacobs third grade class at 8. Those speaking against the proposal primarily expressed concerns about losses of freedom through regulation of a parental responsibility. Sharon Parker, Bountiful, asked side-all'ec- BONNIE LEAVITT echoed similar sentiments when she said. "I feel the issue is. docs government have Ihe right to say what's best. The school board or the health board shouldn't decide." Noting PfA support from the local to national level for such a program, county PTA director Dell Jean Cook said when she first read of the regulation she wondered about loss of personal freedom. But then she decided freedom is still there with parents able to answer yes or not to allowing immunizations. Adding that "schools are where they spread the diseases." she said if ihe school hadn't notified her of failure to immunize a daughter for measles she would have thought her daughter was immunized with possible problems arising later due to its lacking. FIRMLY speaking in support was County Com. Ernest Eberhard. "I had a brother who went through smallpox. If you ever have it, you'll know what real agony is. 1 dont w ant to be any part of saddling our children with this (disease possibility)." Former county health director Richard E. Johns also voiced support and read a letter in favor from Dr. James O. Mason, executive director of the Utah Health department. School expressed their thoughts in letters of thanks to the Davis Coun- tour of Dear Policeman, Thanks for taking us. I like it when you locked us up. I liked the bullets you let us have. I liked it when you turned on the siren. I like the shooting range. Lelaine Bowers Dear Policeman, What I like best about the police station is the jail because it was a autumatic mashine. Theres anther thing I liked about the police station. I like the bullets. Theres one more thing I want to tell you. I wanted to tell you that I like the shooting range. I like everything else. Do you like to what you do? Jennifer Hill Live Live Cut Cut Flocked Colored Flocked Colored Poinsettias - Cyclamen - Christmas Cactus 2050 SOUTH 1000 WEST SYRACUSE, UTAH 84041 PHONE825-767- C-- Christmas Trees Christmas Trees i2 MILE EAST 12 MILE NORTH OF ft C. WILLEY 6 Dear Policeman. Thanks for leting us go for a tore through the jail house. I single-famil- Melanie Acres currently con70 lots. The rezoning proposal increases that number by 100 more. sists of CLEARFIELD City Manger Gayle Starks said he contacted the Utah State Dept, of Transportation to ask whether or not the citys lighting system could be revamped, but was told by DOT officials that no funds were available this year. Utah Power and Light, however, has agreed to meet with the city and present an alternative proposal for lighting the streets and avenues, Mr. Starks said. Of addressed envelope for Santa to return the letters properly. Letters must reach the Recreation Department office by Monday. December 2 . to give Santa time to reply. Letters may be sent to: Letters to Santa. o Clearfield Recreation Dept.. 140 E. Center. Clearfield. Utah. 84015. Students Visit ty Sheriff's office after their the new county jail). er CLEARFIELD wishing to notify Santa Claus of his or her Christmas present request this year may do so by sending a letter to the Clearfield Recreation and Parks Dept, w ho just recently installed a direct line to the North pole for such emergencies. A LETTER from jolly, old Saint Nick himself w ill then be sent back to the individual via the Clearfield Recreation Department. All letters must include senders age, phone number and a stamped, self- - County Board of Health in their next regular meeting Ike. (hat immunization information be provided with the decision lo innoculatc or noi left to parents. and said after the meeting she was concerned about problems immunizations can cause. COLE SAID the city council recently approved a twin home, zero lot line ordinance which now allows attached or detached housing units. He said each of the new units will be located on one lot. 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