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Show I WEEKLY REFLEX I DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, AUGUST 27, 1981 Davis Not Against Annexation By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON County officials aren't opposed to North Salt Lakes annexation of the Chevron Oil refinery but are taking a neutral stand. County Com. Harry Gerlach Sr. said last week. IN A quarterly boundary commission meeting where annexations are discussed, he said There's no advantage to the county wanting them (Chevron) to stay in the county. We still get our mill levy taxes. Were perfectly neutral." North Salt Lake recently annexed property where Chevron plans to build an experimental oil shale extraction facility after the county's planning commission had given approval to preliminary plans. That has ledto some concern in several camps, including that of Chevron officials (see related story t. WE KNEW that you (North Salt Lake) had sent a letter of intent quite some time ago," the commissioner continued. But we didnt know you were actively pursuing it (annexation). So they (interested parties) started out in the planning department (with planning proceedures)." North Salt Lake Mayor Robert D. Palmquist said the city had two courses of action it could follow. According to the law they (Chevron) had to close down their project. It says the county does not have the authority to give permission to commercial-industri- development. SO WHEN we annexed them we did it unilaterally after five weeks of meetings with those (Chevron) people. We told them at that time and I sent out a letter that since we had annexed them wed accept all permits that had been given by the county. But he added, Now that they are protesting the annexation, we are very seriously considering an injunction to stop all construction. ASST. COUNTY Planner Albert Cole said the states annexation bill specifies the county cant approve a re- sidential or commercial-industri- al project, but says nothing about research facilities. This is basically temporary and for research. Research is not an industrial-typ- e thing. We werent trying to do anything behind anyone's back, he added, noting action was taken because it was a research facility that Chevron officials have said will operate for only three-fiv- e years, with only one permanent building planned. EXPLAINING what relation the city hopes to have with Chevron, City Attorney Mike McCoy said, Were not going to try to regulate it. We want to help them. But he went on to say, "they should be paying taxes to the city.' Its a heck of an impact on the whole area. They ought to be paying property taxes to support what everyone else is paying for. The only reason they went into the county previously) was to try to avoid North Salt Lakes mill levy, which is not verv great. AFTER THAT, everythings going to be the same (on services). The citys going to treat them very well and whatever they want to do, well work with them, Mr. McCoy said, adding, "My social philosophy is they should contribute to North Salt Lake, they ought to be contributing to other areas. They impact Salt Lake City, etc. We are going to do as much for them as anybody. Certainly were not adversely affecting that de- velopment in any way. The mayor read a portion of the citys annexation agreement made with the county nearly two years ago. It says in part, "The city does not favor the annexation of territory for which it has no intention to provide municipal services. Areas annexed will receive fire and police "immediate protection, planning and zoning, street maintenance, garbage and other refuse collecting and a right to participate in city functions. OTHER SERVICES, such as water, sewer and storm drain, will be provided as the area develops with those existing services provided upon extension and connection to city lines and systems. Street light normally are provided within a year of annexation. Memory Of Hello, Reflex. May I have just alittle corner in your paper and tell you how thrilled I was to read about Websters Grove in your papthe artier. I read and cle many times over. Fron'E In WHEN I WAS a little girl I used to run races in Webster's Grove. Once I won a little cup, but mostly we got a piece of candy for winning, and we were so tickled over that. We little kids wanted to go every day, it was so much fun. I can just see my mother and father and sisters and brothers spread on the grass, with a nice red tablecloth. It looked so pretty. We had lots to eat, but it was all raised on the farm. I was a little girl, but I helped to clean lots of chickens. QUILTMAKER On Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brimhall of Kaysville, hosted a family home evening at their home. The highlight of the evening was when Mrs. Erma Brimhall gave each of her 25 grandchildren a beautiful quilt, one she had made herself and quilted. She didn't forget her husband, he received a beautiful star quilt, and he was by her side reaping the harvest of love extended by each of the grandchildren. He had a part in the project, seeing to it that the quilts were properly marked, put on the frames and taken off each time. years. MRS. BRIMHALL has made approximately 60 large quilts during the 20 year hobby, in addition to numerous baby quilts for each new arrival in the family. She and her sister learned the art of quilting from their mother and grandmother. Their mother usually had a quilt on the frames out under a big locust tree at their farm home in Wendell. Ida. MRS. BRIMHALL acquired different patterns from her friends. She has spent countless hours piecing many of the quilt tops by hand. In 1977 she won first place with her star By GARY R. BLODGETT BOUNTIFUL There are a lot of things to talk about and not much time to do it when a U.S. Congressman returns home from a speaking ment with the local chamber of commerce. SUCH WAS the case last Wednesday noon when took U.S. Congressman James V. Hansen a few minutes from a busy schedule to address the Bountiful Area Chamber of Commerce at its regular luncheon meeting at the Servus Drug. Rep. Hansen, who is spending a few weeks at home in Farmington while his family recuperates from injuries suffered in an auto accident, spoke briefly about several matters dealing with his personal life as well as issues of major interest with Congress. quilt at the Pioneer Village Art Show in Farmington and also an honorable mention with the Flower Garden quilt at the same show. She does not tie quilts. Mrs. Brimhal has served in many positions in her church. She was president of the Primary, YWMIA, and Relief Society in addition to many other positions. SHE WAS born and reared in Wendell, Ida., attended Gooding College and served an LDS mission to the East Central States Mission 1937-3They have resided in Kaysville the past 15 years. 9. THE GROVE was so pretty and clean and the trees were so shady, and believe me it was a place to go for fun. Everyone always seemed so happy, and seemed to enjoy life. I can still see in my mind the swing I loved. I am old now and my swing is years gone by, but I am still hanging on. I must tell you how I enjoyed the peacocks at Webster's Grove. 1 dont remember how I know there must many have been eight or ten. I didnt live far from the Grove and every mornig they sure did sing, along with other singing birds. I remember how the boys used to play ball. At the dances, we little girls danced around the Pittsburg, Penn.; Patrick THE ARTIST who drew the dance hall did a wonderful drawing. Thank you for your lovely article about Websters Grove, and for the many happy memories it brought to me. My name is Daisy Strong Norman. Daisy S. Norman Note: This letter is from Mrs. Daisy Strong Norman, whoresided in Kaysville, until her marriage. Since then Blackfoot, Ida. has been her home. She is now in her mid nineties, and still is about the best story teller around. It sort of makes one think they dont have any good times this day and age, after listening to Daisy tell about her girlhood, and growing up years. Fruit Heights city has drafted an ordinance on the cable TV for their city and it will be used to provide guidelines for cable TV to operate within their city. THE 23 page document was set up by Councilman H. Dean Wade who had been authorized by the council to prepare the ordinance governing cable TV within the city. Lloyd Kartchner from Mis-c- o Company who has met previously with the council and offered to set up the cable TV in accordance with city regulations, said their company will be named Fruit Heights Cable TV. However, he felt there were problems that should be settled with regards to the new ordinance that has been drafted. THE WASATCH Community Cable TV is also interested Heights, but were not present at Tuesday's meeting. The controversary over cable TV in Fruit Heights city has been under heated discussions the past months, as some of the community want to ban two movie services which broadcast By Gets Pay Increase Finally FARMINGTON doubtedly it was a BUT IT'S essential that during the next election the House of Representatives be controlled by the GOP with a Republican Speaker of the House." Rep. Hansen emphasized that the federal governAmer- HE SAID the federal government has grown "out of proportion" with nearly four out of every ten Americans being a government employee. "The government has become much too bureaucratic," he said. The Utah representative said he is confident that the present high interest rates will begin to drop and drop drastically by the spring of 1982. I THINK we are going to see a drastic tumbling of w ill be a good sign because it will make more money available for investments and consequently stabilize the eco- I'VE HEARD that things come in threes," said Rep. Hansen. So I want you all to relax now because my accidents involving vehicles have already happened." acciHe noted that he was involved in a three-ca- r dent in Washington, D.C. a couple of months ago. Then a month or so ago he and his family were involved in a two-ca- r collision on Interstate Highway 15 in North Salt Lake. the interest rates." he said. "And this AND THE one you may not have heard about which rounds out the three accidents happened in the wilderness area nomy. Responding to a question about the proposed "Wilderness Act" (RARE-2)- , Rep. Hansen said he favors inclusion of the Uinta Mountains, but very little else in the state. HE TOLD chamber members that under RARE-2- , will be used solely for solitude. "It will be open only to backpacking and maybe a little flyfishing, but thats all, he said. "There will be no recreational vehicles allowed and the onlv Unnerve-wrackin- g two hours, Wednes- day morning, for Jeanne Layton, but it paid off. THE COUNTY library board took that long to decide three-nothin- in g her favor, approving a merit increase, the first she has received since her reinstatement in January of 1980. ' That means she will receive an increase of three to four percent over her regular salary for work completed during the past year. And while her per- formance was considered "above standard in administrative areas" according to a press release issued at the close of the session, it said "that application of policy needs further improvement." WEDNESDAY morning's session included four board members, with Eva Jean Law of West Point absent. In a Monday morning meeting that followed the regular monthly MARK D. MICKELSEN FARMINGTON The Davis County ing 1982. I THINK the chances of getting that money are pretty good, Council Director Alice Johnson said Tuesday. Funding applications are submitted yearly to the Utah Division on Aging, where they are screened and evaluated for both state and federal monies. MRS. JOHNSON said unless Congress suddenly decides to cut aging funds, the county is 99 percent sure of getting its $318,000 allocation. Funding for aging ser ALTHOUGH confined to a wheelchair with a hip problem, she has accomplished much work and made many beautiful quilts, np REFLECTING on national and international affairs. Rep. Hansen praised President Reagan for his recent tax cut proposal. I think Reagan has shown more courage and done more for this country in the past seven months than any president in the same period of time and more than some presidents have accomplished in a full term of office," said Rep. Hansen. MAYOR NOORDA suggested the council meet with Gary Sargent, city attorney, and review the ordinance and stick to the decision made by the attorney. Davis Librarian Council On Aging has applied for $318,000 in state and federal funds to be used for Brimhall, deceased. A foster daughter, Mrs. Colleen Smith of Cedar City. still consider movies, HBO and Showtime. Others feel they should select the programs they wish and not have someone tell them what they can see. board meeting, conflicting reports indicated a negative vote had been taken against the raise while another report said no decision had been reached with another meeting needed with the full board, if possible. Only three of the five members must be present to conduct official business with Board Chairman Evan White-side- s able to participate in votes in the case of a tie or where a quorum is needed. MR. WHITESIDES would give no further comment over what was offered in the sevenline press release, but County Com. Glen Saunders, who sits on the board, said further discussion would be held with Ms. Layton. She has held the director's post for more than nine years and worked as an employee of the library for more than 20. Her job was terminated in September of 1979 by a three-twvote of the board but she was reinstated early the following year after several hearings and merit council findings, tb o Seeks $3 1 8, 000 Ing- three months. Rep. Hansen also talked about and highly praised President Reagan's tax cut; criticized the y programs;" inflation and governments high interest rates; the proposed Wilderness Bill; reapportionment; air traffic controllers strike; conditions; and deployment of the MX mis- Atlanta when the plane I was aboard was rammed by truck," he said. "Even though I was only shaken a big ones. I dont remember how old I was. but I know I was just a little one. ram, Kaysville, and Max ican citizen has the right to obtain for themselves through hard work, but we (government) don't owe them a living." a CLIFF LINFORD, a representative from Haights Creek Irrigation Co., Craig Phillips and Wayne Flint from Utah Power and Light Co. met with the council to negotiate on the storm drain system that is to be installed in the city in the near future. Mayor Noorda said, They will open the bids on Aug. 26 for the project and the bids will be awarded at their next council meeting Sept. 1. THE MAYOR announced that Fruit Heights city is holding a community picnic dinner on Sept. 10 at the Davis County Park Pavillion to honor Alan Manning who retired as Fruit Heights city recorder after many long years of service. Mr. Manning retired from the position on May 19. The families are to bring their own lunch and the watermelon and pop will be furnished by the city. Louise Benson, Olympia, Wash.; Mrs. Ann Hansen, HE OPENED his address with an explanation of how he had been involved in three accidents two involving autos and a third while preparing for takeoff at an Atlanta. Ga. airport all within the past sile. Fruit Heights, who is employed with the Valley Engineer Co. was appointed as a retainer for the city at a salary Mr. and Mrs. Brimhall's children are Keith H. and Rex Brimhall, both of Layton; Mrs. ment "doesn't owe anyone anything. Every give-awa- announced the appointment of a city engineer during the Fruit Heights regular council meeting on Tuesday evening. Duane Jensen, a resident of in bringing cable TV to Fruit nutritional programs, social services and labor training for low income residents dur- that my third accident. Rep. Hansen said he has been detained in Utah while his wife and children, all seriously hurt in the mishap, are recuperating. bit, I FRUIT HEIGHTS Mayor Neil Noorda Websters Grove sitting down on the quilt Erma Brimhall is shown here with husband, Keith, inspecting a few of the dozens of quilts she has made over the of $150 per month plus extra jobs that are needed. By NORMA PREECE entrance into the area will be on foot and it some cases by bush pilots. Rep. Hansen said he favors reapportionment for election of U.S. Congressmen but only if the reapportionment is fair to both parties. I BELIEVE that Salt Lake County should be allowed two representatives, but the third should come from outside the area representing the remainder of the state," he said. I don't favor for a minute all three Congressmen being from Salt Lake County. One chamber member asked the congressman to tell President Reagan to "stick by his guns" regarding the traffic controllers who walked off their jobs. I APPRECIATE that, responded the congressman, "But I want to assure you that letters circulating among Congress, in both houses, indicate that they (Congress) would not ratify the president should he change his mind and allow the controllers back to work. When asked by this reporter to respond to the power and authority invested in the U.S. Corps of Engineers regarding the Wetlands Act," Rep. Hansen said: "YOU HAVE hit a soft spot with me because I have opposed this power, but, it's something that was provided the Corps several years ago and all we can do now is hope to change the situation. "But I feel changes are being made, that the Corps is not as tough as it used to be. Maybe it's a case of when you feel the heat, you begin to see the light." BOUNTIFUL Mayor Elmer W. Barlow added that recent conversations with Corps officials regarding potiential wetlands ground planned for expansion of BARD have been very cordial. "I think they have changed their attitudes somewhat and are more willing to negotiate and compromise areas that might be questionable wetlands," the mayor said. vices remains about the same as in previous years, she said, but is subject to change every week. Along with the funding application, Mrs. Johnson says is a copy of the Council On Agings proposed 1982 budget. Applications for state and federal funding must be accompanied by a proposed budget, she explained. I DONT anticipate a big reduction in aging funds, she said. Application for the money was approved Tuesday by members of the Davis County Commission without opposition. THE APPLICATION now goes to the Utah Division on Aging, an organization Mrs. Johnson says acts as the passthrough" agency for federal funds. d marines, and a variety of other land and missiles not a cluster of Mxs that could be wiped out with a single attack. sea-base- REP. HANSEN also stressed that a "beefed up defense is necessary as a deterriant to an enemy attack on the U.S. The Russians are heavily armed, much more so than the U.S., and we cant rely on trusting them for one minute," he said. "Anyone who thinks the U.S. can trust the USSR, Id like to sell them a bridge." REP. HANSEN said he is "still undecided" about the deployment of the MX missle in an underground shelter in a centralized location. "Im leaning to a military mix of armament. he said. "I'd like to see a military defense arsenal comsub prised of the MX, B- bomber, -l missile-carryin- g -- v- U |