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Show WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, OCTOBER 29, 1981 REFLEX-DA- VIS Redevelopment In ECaysville tudies Plans tion on the block. By NORMA PREECE The Kaysville City ReKAYSVILLE met Tuesday evening Agency development on the Site I Theater Block Improvement and other issues. JOHN THACKER, executive director, presented to the redevelopment agency several drawings. They included: the existing main street, curb and gutters and the additional lanes of traffic that the Utah Department of Transportation (DOT) would like to run through Kaysville; the second drawing incorporated the states preference for an 80 ft. roadway from curb to curb. The question was asked if a 14 ft. median is requested. The 14 ft. median is required if there is to be any turning from Main St. MR. THACKER then explained the drawings and the implications connected with the various options and projected traffic routes. He stated that the main concern of DOT is with the smooth flow of traffic and that interruped traffic flow be avoided. HaroldGailey asked if Main St. is a state highway and Chairman Gar Elison said it was. Mr. Gailey said Bountiful city had gone through the same thing a few years back and that Kaysville may be able to utilize something from their experience. MR. THACKER stated that Main St. has single lanes going either direction with a 45 ALCOHOL RECOVERY CENTER By TOM BUSSELBERG ble. There was little in the way - t Without CLEARFIELD the countys alcohol recovery center, here, one resident says she'd either be drunk out on the street or dead. JOYCE, ONE of a dozen residents at the center that's has been open since nothing but praise for the facility operated by the Davis County Mental Health department in a residence at 860 S. State. Among her duties, she serves as cook and adds a "woman's touch" to the d center that currently houses only men. When the transitional care facility opened, a lot of eyebrows were .raised and comy of them ments the residents feel attitudes are changing as the purpose of the center, and the mid-Jul- co-e- aired--man- attitude of its residents-becom- es known. "1 THINK we're getting more and more support. I think when they found out we weren't peddling marijuana. ..We keep such a low profile." she adds. The facility is housed in a spacious house that looks like the sort you would conjure up when you think of going to grandmother's house for Thanksgiving, for instance. While the exterior hasn't been changed, much, the interior has taken on the looks of a "home." as much as possi of furniture when it opened, no washer or dryer, improve- ments are still being made by n Steve, a volunteer and former program resident. Much of the furniture has been donated and many hours were spent by interested county residents in securing the house. m come their problem for many years. Jim Kelly notes a change, though, in perception and reaction to alcoholism. carpenter-electricia- THE RESIDENTS are drawn from throughout the county and are employed in a variety of occupations. Most get up in the morning, go to work and come back at night, just as in a regular situation. An p.m. curfew is imposed and residents aren't granted "leave" for the first 30 days. They attend three meetings a week, in addition. 1 1 But they also all have chores and can spend free time in a basement area that looks like a family room, complete with couches and the warmth only a burning fire in the fireplace can bring. THE CENTER serves as the meeting place for Alcoholics Anonymous, where record numbers (40-4- 5 or more) have been drawn since it moved there, as well as for (for women) and the young people's AA group. Overseeing the program is a man who has "been there" as e alcoholic who has a worked to help others over THERES A lot more community awareness than there was in 1974 (when he entered the county scene). I don't think the (county) commissioners knew then (how serious the problem was). Now they're aware. But with the such as help of Betty Ford and increased coverage in the media, where people are shown getting well, eyes are opening. 1 feel . very fortunate they (county) had an ARC or 1 might be out on the street still drinking or dead. Joyce says. "Due to this 1 have a happy sobriety. Its a good thing to know you've got other alcoholics you can talk to. We help each other an awful lot. IVE THOUGHT many times I might not be alive. I'm a chronic alcoholic. I owe a lot I'm to this alive." she says. Another resident. Brian, says the center serves as "a place to stay away from alcohol and those who use it." place--becau- BUILDINGS like this are here for us to try and get so- ber." says another resident named Bryant. Thats our only problem-o- ur drinking." A visit to the center points to the fact drunks or alcoholics are hardly the stereotyped wino or skid-rocharacter as so often portrayed. w I THINK more and more we see a lot of prominant people (admit to having such a Mr. Kelly says. "For years there was the stereo-typ- e of the drunk who was a wino. Some of us can't problem), tolerate booze like others. I don't care what your social or educational come from too good a family (for that theory to hold sway). Some can't tolerate it." he continues, noting the saying by Father Joe Martin: "I've seen a lot of people w ho are too smart to get sober." back-ground- SPEAKING further of those who may be afflicted Mr. Kelly says. "How many do we see trying to intellectualizc (the problem). Some ate instant alcoholics. Others are social drinkers. Some were shy and retiring at an early age and this gave them nerve so more and more they relied on it." He spoke of a noted psychiatrist in Los Angeles who paid taxes on a $50,000 income in 1954 when that ILETTHM TOD mwm Halloween tube Precautions Kaysville Filing Precautions for hallowecncrs and their parents evening as possible. They urge parents to make Halloween safer and more fun for their children by following ten simple rules and procedures: TURN ON all porch and yard lights. Accompany younger children on their rounds for treats. LIMIT THEIR children to the length of time they can stay out, preferably having smaller children indoors by 9 p.m. Do not transport or allow children to visit other areas which they arent familiar with. Restrict them to their immediate neighborhoods where they are better know n. d costumes HAVE children wear d sack. Chiland clothing and to carry a dren should also carry flashlights, if possible. Children should not wear masks that restrict their vision, especially vision to the side. light-colore- light-colore- CHILDREN should be warned against taking . treats from strangers. Motorists should be especially careful driving Halloween night. Children are excited and do not act rationally when crossing the street. OLDER children should accompany younger kids whenever possible. Parents shoulJ inspect "treats brought home by their children, being especially cautious of unwrapped candy. amount was worth a lot more than today. In 1955, he didn't have to pay any taxes. He was still in the downtown area where he'd previously worked, now unemployed selling wine bottles to buy more alcohol. Search For Mom WE NEED to reach a point where were a little more comfortable without a drink than with one. It takes an attitude change. You've got to like what is looking back at you from the mirror," Mr. Kelly emphasizes. That moment of remorse, when you know what a "nogood" you are and may think of suicide must be replaced by a feeling that you know you can go on. . Search for the Utah Mother 1981 opens today and the deadline for nominations will be Feb. ! , Norma C. Larsen. Bountiful, presi- of the Year for . one-tim- next Saturday night were outlined this week by north county police officers looking to as safe and fun an degree angle parking on the west side and parallel parking on the east side. He suggested to the agency that they leave the curbs where they presently are and either have parallel parking in front of the stores or make the area a loading and unloading zone to eliminate the traffic problem there. He also discussed the parking problems that now exist and the recommendations made to him by Mr. LeFever from the department of transportation. He also presented a preliminary dawing of the city hall block showing the possible parking conges Two residents of the countys new alcohol recovery center enjoy family-rooatmosphere in basement where they help each other socialization and by sharing common problems and through y that the system had been abolished in Kaysville? Did he "forget" to let us know an individual could file without being elected by a mass meeting? He certainly Our mayor was the only declared candidate for mayor until 4:45 p.m. on the Filing day. He failed to have any notice of the Filing deadline published to alert the citizens that they. too. could file for the office he now holds. let us know WHEN THE legislature gave cities the choice of a or individual Filing in our city elections, it was the responsibility of the mayor to notify the people that he and his council had decided to change Kaysville's method of selecting candidates. Did the mayor "forget to LUCKILY, because some city employees expressed alarm on Filing day, one man became concerned and Filed just before the deadline so citizens could have a choice. CLAIR SNOW asked Mr. Gailey what he thought the city residents would do if the council ever moved city hall. Mr. Gaily said he did not think there would be a problem with moving city hall. He felt the city would eventually outgrow the building just as other businesses have outgrown their buildings. The agency then examined several drawings that w is prepared in the earlier discussion and to examine options as to where a new library may be added; a new police station; a community center, and how parking was provided for these various projects. They also discussed the proposed parking in front of city hall and how it would look, the effect it would have on the block THE AGENCY asked Mr. Thacker to prepare a drawing showing proposed sites for a neighborhood community center, library, police station, maintaining four lanes of traffic as recommended by the DOT for Main street and to Main Street. Glade Nelson moved to recommend to the city council that Center St. be made a one way street from Main to 100 West with traffic flowing west with 45 degree angle parking on both sides of the street. That the alley be made a one way street with traffic flowing to the north and that 1st North remain a two way street with one tier of 45 degree angle parking on the north side of the street. This was seconded by Brit Howard and passed by the agency. BRIT HOWARD moved that Mr. Thacker proceed to determine the most effective way to utilize the $200,000 to maximize the use of the funds. The ageeny agreed unanimously. Brit Howard moved to have Richard Daems, architect, prepare a draft of the downtown area showing the individual beauty of each building by utilizing some old photos or paintings and to prepare a portion of the project. This was approved by the agency. dent of the Utah Mothers Assoc, announced today. Applicants may be nominated by their children, club or organization. The candidate should be 45 years of age or older with her youngest child 15 or over. BUT IT takes time, he adds. "When you spend your whole life centered around drinking it takes a lot of effort, for many of us to build up so much denial of that ray of sunshine from a drink." The center is open to anyone who feels they may need a boost. Joyce notes, speaking of a couple of people who don't live there, but stop by. occa- to Mrs. ACCORDING Larsen, a nominee should be a successful mother and homemaker. be an active member of a religious body and participate in community affairs. She must have been married in a d) legal ceremony and embody characteristics highly re- garded in mothers. Mrs. Larsen said that since the nomination forms (for portfolios) require much time and effort to compile, organizations or groups are urged to send for the forms early. According to past nominees, they have truly appreciated owning the portfolios, especially the reports by their children. These portfolios should be placed in a lightweight folder. UTAH MOTHERS Assoc, is an affiliate of the American Mothers. Inc. and the winning state mother will compete at the National Conference, in Salt Lake City the end of April for the honor of becoming American Mother of 1982. Nomination forms may be obtained by sending a long, en- stamped, velope to Norma C. Larsen. 532 W. 3000 So.. Bountiful. A YOUNG Mother's Representative will also be chosen, age 35 or younger, who has been a member of a Mothers Study Group for one year. For further information write to Young Mothers Chairman. Bonnie Perkins. 12063 So. 1350 W.. Riverton. Utah 84603. Davis North Gains Accreditation sionally. when they feel LAYTON "rocky", can get a word of en- -- - Davis North Medical Center has been couragement and a cup of coffee and go on their way. a bit renewed. WE HAVE a fantastic staff. They'll take any time needed to help us." the middle-aged woman adds. The staff helps make it possible for her to say of the center. "It gives us a new life." accredia-tio- n awarded a two-yeby a national hospital organization that reviews medical stafTs. procedures and facilities. THE TWO-yea- r approval, the highest accreditation rating a hospital can receive, was Joint granted by the Commission on Accreditation non-prof- it of Hospitals. The accreditation was a result of an examination of the hospital this summer by a examining board. All areas of the hospital were visited and examined according to a national checklist. THE COMMISSION is an four-memb- er outgrowth of the Hospital Standardization Program established by the American College of Surgeons in 1918 to encourage the adoption of a uniform medical record format. The Joint Commission was founded in 1952 to accredit hospitals as to their compliance with national standards. Hospitals may receive a maximum two-yeaccreditation. a one-yeaccreditation approval or no accreditation. ar lection Law two-part- didn't "forget to File for office himself! This mayor's "forgetfulness" may cost him votes on election day including mine. Mary B. Olsen Picture Deadline For Reflex, Journal, Leader, Bulletin By TOM BUSSELBERG CLINTON -- A state Job Service employee w ho wanted to run for public office but didn't file for fear of losing his job is asking that all state employees be required to comply or the law be changed. GERALD V. "Gary" Bush, who previously served as Clinton mayor for four and f years and as a councilman for six months, resigning in January, 1979. said he dropped plans to seek another council term just prior to his Oct. 9 filing deadline city when he learned employees seeking office in his departone-hal- ment would be placed on "leave w ithoul pay status until defeated or after their terms were completed. "I agree state law says you cant run but there are some w ho are fairly high in state nt who A Friday 12:00 Noon arent he said Monday. He cited cases of incumbent Kay sville Mayor Gar Elison. a state social services employee who is seeking a second term, and Glen Budge, a former East Layton councilman now seeking that post in Layton. agreeing. LEGISLATIVE ruling cited in the Utah Code Annotated 9 (I) (b) I95J was used as basis for a bulletin from the state department of 67-1- finance, personnel office, dated June 15. 1976 noting state employees may be officers or delegates in a political party or organization at the county or lower level and a delegate to the state or national level and make voluntary contributions to political panics. But it said they may not be state or federal officers in any political pany. organization or statewide campaign or be a candidate for political office unless granted leave of absence" or "engage in political activities during hours of employment." It had been interpreted to mean partisan politics. however. A LETTER from Roger Black, former director of the state office of personnel management reaffirmed that in September. 1979. "It should be noted the legislature did not include panisan as a modifier to political office and said funher. "We can find nothing within the law that would exempt compliance because the employee was an incumbant." That ruling differs from the Hatch Act. concerning federal employees, including several incumbent mayors employed at HAFB. It prohibits running for office in a partisan election. City elections in the county are all run on a (no Republican or Democrat affi liation. for instance) basis. THE POSITION reaffirming the requirement state employees resign or request leave of absence if running for office was made by Mr. black Oct. 15. 1979. after that year s primary election where several infractions were noted. In his Oct. 23 letter to the state attorney generals office. Mr. Bush says. "My complaint is that there are other state agencies who are ignoring the law and allowing em- ployees to run for public office, and are being abetted in this practice by the state division of personnel management. whose director has publicly stated he thinks the law is a bad law, and he has advised the heads of other stale agencies to ignore it. IT IS my contention these individuals are engaged in illegal political activity and should be required to immediately withdraw from candidacy." he adds. Commenting on the questions Frank Nelson, an assistant attorney general, said in a telephone interview. "I would hope it would be equally applied (rule). If some areas are doing one thing and one anotherit should be consistent." n HE SAID that whenever his office was questioned about the matter, it issued information referring to the statute, but added there might be "certain openings" through the courts, noting that he had talked to "two or three people in the last month" by telephone who had questions about the statute. Mr. Bush said he was told by Mr. Nelson the attorney general's office isn't an enforcement agency, and can only issue opinions. Someone would bly need to take the issue to a resident of either Layton or Kaysville in Davis County's case, or city attorneys in the affected cities might wish to take action. court-proba- EITHER they should change the law or others should have to be in line. I have no axe to grind except that I d like to run." Mr. Bush added. Layton Job Service em- ployee Robert Austad. who placed second in the mayoral primary race in that city, with drew the day after the Oct. ( primary upon hearing he would be placed on leav e w .th-opay. He was "docked" his pay for election day and had to make that day up. SIMILAR questions wfj raised m the county priof , 1979 municipal election. 0 ' |