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Show I i DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, MAY 20, 1981 WEEKLY REFLEX ; mmwwmmtg&t "'I ', , 1KI 4y nT: r,. A vv '1 "X yppaagiiwt"''' 5 I' i ., Mi - r ' O? ' , t JL q$ , - A s J x ' IFranchi iW SSt '''W"'--- 'Wo a' '"A ftuw J, , X By MARK D. MICKELSEN CLEARFIELD City officials have dethe franchise agreecided to ment they granted Star West Communications, Ogden, three weeks ago. easement was granted. Star West representative Darrell Schuttloffel said the company was interested only in providing cable service to other subdivisions east of Interstate-1 5. STAR WEST currently serves the per Ridge condominiums on NO SPECIFIC motion was passed down, but the city council asked last Tuesday to see a copy of the Star West business license and contractual agreement. Confusion erupted over the franchise after the city attorney told councilmembers that the granting of a utility easement-allowin- g the company to cross into public not automatically give Star property-doe- s West cable franchise benefits. ATTY. ALF Van Wagenen urged the council to prohibit further cable expansion by Star West until the city receives a com- - 07," '.r4 ? ' SkiL&L Gatherum home, but they have been put to good use. A loom and a LAYTON spinning wheel were both once indispensible to many American homes. TODAY, EITHER one would usually find their place only in a museum. In fact, theyd probably look a little out of place next to the micrp-wav- e or remote-contrcolor TV. THEY BOTH look as though they belong there, in the red brick home nestled in w ith a barn and other aspects of an honest-to-goodnes- s farm. And while the loom is only a matter of years old. it is built in the old pattern and fits well beside the authen- tic 14th-centur- y wheel. spinning they're more than just museum pieces" in this But But not so at the Ralph and Doneta Gatherum residence on north Fort Lane in Layton. In fact, not only are both of those items found in the Layton household, where Mr. Gatherum works as an industrial arts teacher at West High School and Mrs. Gatherum di No Field At CONTINUED FROM FRONT The only real argument against Thomass proposal n came from Councilman Hamblin who said the park should contain a variety of facilities for all the town's residents. city first, he said. As a secondary use. the councilman said the team sports can be considered. I, AS A councilman, feel that the land should be best used for the residents of the SHE LEARNED the art of weaving from an old Jewish woman whose husband lost his life in a German concentration camp in World War II. Who taught the art at the Pioneer Craft House in Salt Lake City. The Gatherums discovered the loom while on a trip to California with her first teaching pay check going to pay for it. A glance around the house finds wallhangings, afghans and many types of clothing, including a woman's suit, all cre no other alternative but to that sug-ge- st (diamond AS I WEIGHED the needs, had to make (hat proposal. Mr. Thomas told him. "I had sentative from Clearfield's Little League program, said di- amonds, no matter what they are designed for, have to be used for "more than one 1 JACK PETERSON, a repre- sed housing the tank in the community By MARK D. MICKELSEN In a move expected to save Davis Counin fuel costs, the county commission voted Tuesday to convert 15 vehicles to propane gas. Davis Road De- partment supervisor, suggested the changeover based on conversion cost bids a St. George-basesubmitted by Dixo-Ga- s propane firm. Depending on the gas tank size, he said the company will convert the vehicles for between $850-95When the cars are converted . he said fuel costs will be reduced from $ . 10 to 60 cents THERE WAS some concern by the commission. however, that the tank installation costs are excessive. Members asked Singleton if county employees might be able to do the installation themselves. proposal, with some reservations. He said with multiple use of the diamonds, the grounds are constantly being torn up. causing safety hazards for the ballplayers. "We've already had a couple of twisted ankels." COUNCILMAN Hamblin reiterated the idea that the parks should be for residents first, team play second. Otherwise. residents are likely to complain about not being able to use the parks as they should. "In my opinion, this is the only way to go." Mr. Thomas opposed. for THE COMMISSION did not say w hether or not they would consider North Salt Lake as a location for the tank. After some discussion. Mr. Singleton recommended that the commission approve a maximum gas tank for each vehicle. There was no opposition from county officials. WITH THE conversion, "there's absolutely no pollution." Mr. Singleton assured them. He added that because of the low fuel costs, the county should be able to pay off the conversion costs within one year. He predicted, additionally, that during the first year of conversion the county will save $2,000 in fuel costs. Afterwards, he said the county could save as much as $10,000 each year. the tank. North Salt Lake officials, who are also looking at the possibility of converting some city vehicles to propane, have discus COM. ERNEST Eberhard said the county anticipates installing the new tanks themselves, a plan that will reduce the conversion costs from $850 to $700. The commission has not decided where the propane storage tank will be located. where inside the county for easy access. Mr. Singleton told commissioners. Dixo-Ga- s requires a $200 per month rental fee for sup- Councilman Hamblin was a propane IN ADDITION to the installation charge, fuel tank must be located some- basis. In addition to questions pretaining to the franchise. City Manager Gayle Starks said the company did not pay a business license fee one year prior, as stated by Mr. Schuttloffel at an earlier meeting. Starks said fee money for the license w as submitted to the city for the first time May 8. QUESTIONING the validity of some of the councilmember's arguments. Councilman Neldon Hamblin said. "We (council) all assumed that with the easement would have to come a franchise." Councilman H. Kay Chandler asked to see a copy of the Star West business license and franchise agreement. HE (SCHUTTLOFFEL) gave us the impression he took care of this (business license) a year ago." Mr. Chandler aren't manufactured in the Davis Looking For New Park, Fair Land re- gion. A SALT LAKE City store at Trolley Square has some supplies that could be useful. Mrs. Gatherum adds, noting there is little actual cost other than for the loom and what yarn is desired. The Gatherums' believe in doing a lot of things for themselves when others turn to the stores, as a matter of fact . all of By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON their furniture has been reupholstered or built by Mr. Gatherum, with the exception of some appliances. A TRIP into the kitchen reveals a woodburning stove, 'sjill put to use on a daily basis. The house holds a lot of memories, especially for Mrs. Gatherum, who grew up there as did her mother before her. She thoroughly has a love of history, having taken classes at the U. of U.. where she graduated in English. Stored in a year-to-ye- Declining to name any specific sites because of the preliminary nature of the activity. Mr. Burton says the site ideal- piece of furniture that can serve as a chair and chest built by Mr. Gatherum is a wide array of newspaper clippings of important events down to the shooting of Pope John Paul last week. THIS AFFAIR with history is something Mrs. Gatherum tries to pass along to anyone else who will take notice. She writes a weekly column outlining historic events in north Davis County that is among the most popular features in the newspaper. And she packs up her loom and takes it around to the Layton elementary schools, giving youngsters a glimpse of a nearly lost art. She hopes that at least some of her children w ill take an interest in weaving but says they all enjoy watching her in action. , - The Davis County Fairgrounds may not remain at Lagoon for much longer if new facilities can be found. COUNTY PARKS Planner Barry Burton says the county is looking for a central location with ready access that could be used as a fairgrounds and multiple use park. Now that the contract with Lagoon has expired the fair has been renewed basis. there on a ly will have facilities that would be highly visible, as well, to attract residents to the d area on a basis. year-aroun- EQUESTRIAN facilities might be included that could see winter use. for instance, he notes. Lagoon officials have indicated they want the present fair area for expansion. To aid in financing the project. the county hopes to sell a site and use those funds as a good start on the fairgrounds. "There's enough interest on - So They Say They say that love is blind. That explains all the groping in the dark. Exhaust, Tulsa, Okla. -- the part of the commission and the residents we want to see it upgraded." Mr. Burton says. WITH THE continuing energy crunch, residents will stay closer to home w hen pursuing outdoor recreation and that's where such a multi- purpose park will probably see much use along with Antelope Island. While that project is completely under state control and development. Mr. Burton says recent action allow ing for park use of the entire island "will be a tremendous regional recreation area for Davis and the surrounding counties." THAT PROJECT is the only new park development currently underway other than a city project in Woods Cross. Val Verda residents have indicated they would like to see two parks developed in preliminary master plan discussions but nothing has been definitely formulated, he says. At the county's only facility. Davis County Memorial Park and Nichols Field in Kaysville-FruHeights, a balllield has dalism over the years, including severe damage to restrooms leading to their removal several years ago. "Vandalism is still a problem. The tables get planks ripped out of them. etc. "The park is secluded. That's a nice feature, but it makes it attractive for vandalism. For the last couple years the boy scouts have offered to do some (improvement) projects for the Eagle." Mr. Burton notes, including bridge repair last year and plans for table and bench this season. fix-u- p IT SEES fairly steady use. especially on weekends and the tennis courts and ball diamonds are almost continually used. Most park development has been left to the cities, where nearly all residents now live, except for Val Communities have often depended on federal Bureau of Recreation grants to provide up to half the funding with many parks completed in the last few years. Verda-Orchar- it been lengthened to better accommodate play with seeding to await completion of the ball season. Mr. Burton says, noting some expansion is taking place at the adjacent county golf course. THE PARK has been the scene of rather extensive van THAT MAY be a practice of the past, however. Mr. Burton says. "The federal money for parks and recreation has been cut way back. I hat will hamper construction. "It sa lough situation for recreation programs. Alter the federal money has been used for so long people get used to seeing it." three-to-on- THE ROAD department worker said the only drawback with propane is that the fuel is not as efficient." Appearing receptive to the idea, the commission voted to convert six road department, seven animal control and two weed department vehicles to propane. Mr. Singleton said if the county can do the installation, they can save about $150 per car. or a total of $2250. Little League enthusiasts port the advisory council's approval of the change. "A LOT OF people are tired of paying $1 .30 for gasoline to go to Ogden to play softball." he said. Councilman H. Kay Chandler motioned that the change be accepted, pending approval by the Davis County School District. The vote split e in favor of the proposal. d per gallon. IN FACT, most of the time goes in getting the loom ready for production, with it possible to weave an afghan much faster than to knit one. she says. A lot of patterns are available from books and she studied all the books she could find at the area libraries on the subject. That includes instructions for making a lopm. They told the council, urging easy city and county access. ty several thousand dollars each year loom). Its totally impractical and takes a lot of time, she says. But for a hobby, if you like color and design, it's fun to do. Steed Park Davis To Convert 1 3 Vehicles To Propane Fuel DALE SINGLETON, ated off the loom. You wouldnt gain anything by making clothes (with the vides her time between substitute teaching and newspaper writing. thing." He added that the Pep- private wall-hangi- switching)." That diamond for senior ball is not used every night, Mr. Browning told the council. So, I feel were putting a lot of money into something were not getting our use out of." Nel-do- ', Laytonite Doneta Gatherum brings history to life for hundreds of Layton elementary students as she explains the intricacies of using a loom and spinning wheel. Many rugs, a suit and are among items shes created with the loom. Spinning wheel at right is from the 1300s. MODERN - DAY WEAVER By TOM BUSSELBERG pleted, written franchise agreement spelling out the contractual provisions. He said the agreement should then be studied by the council for any problems. When the council granted a utility easement three weeks ago. they were informed that the move was interchangeable with the cable franchise request. At the time the ..4,. a Letter To Editor Grateful For Ruling Of Judge Although some citizens may be angered over Federal Judge Jenkin's injunction against the new state cable TV law . we'd like to express gratitude towards him for the wonderful help that he gave: for he gave specifics and clarification as to what was need in order to make this law meet requirements for constitutionality, UTAH IS pioneering. Utah is the first in the nation to legislate such a law: and we will have to go through much the same process as did our now existing pornography law. which at first, hud to be change before it was upheld as constitutional. Were grateful that cable TV started the process so quickly and that things are progressing satisfactorily. We encourage continued public support: for given time and patience, this new law can be strengthened until it too will puss the constitutionality test. Bettie Hyer Kaysville, Ut Taking On New Duties By TOM BUSSELBERG A pioneer BOUNTIFUL initiator of Utah Job Service offices in Davis County is leaving his posts here after a decade to take on duties aT the state office. ' the point where its present facilities are .strain'ed to ffie limit. Plans are In the works for an office nearly triple the cur- rent size to be built near Davis North ledical Center on the boundary. Lgyton-Clearfiel- d I initially, that role grew to helping found the "community services council" in the county in 1974 that later was expanded to a United Way agency. Contributions this year were ten times the At the same time. Bounti- NORMAN BEERS, in- strumental in opening the old Farmington office that later broke off into Layton and added Bountiful, has been named to supervise the unemployment benefits payment office in Salt Lake City, effective Friday. Although services had been provided on an itinerant basis out of Salt Lake City and Ogden, the first office was opened with a three-ma- n staff in Farmington in 1971. It was followed by the opening of Layton Job Service in 1975, termination of Farm- ington and opening of the Bountiful Branch the following year. TODAY, THE offices are operations with Mr. Beers having managed both at one time or another, finishing out now as Layton manager for about the past year. That office has grown to ful's operation has seen steady growth To tfie point of an addition added to their West Center street .location lst year. WHILE OVERSEEING the Layton operation. Mr. Beers was instrumental in obtaining computerized employer services information logging all employer records, the fourth of 26 state offices with the system. eliminating mounds of paperwork. A substitute teacher placement program, listing about 1.500 eligible in north Davis, has also been instated and is regularly tapped as hundreds of teachers are called into ser- vice for the 30-pl- area schools, Mr. Beers says. IN ADDITION to his professional duties. Mr. Beers has been actively involved in community affairs. Serving as a United Way campaign officer r gMtfWii-- ' amount raised in that first cam- paign in 1976, He was also one of the first vocational education committee members that helped oversee the school district s opening of a vocational school in the old Verdeland Park School in Layton in the early 1970s. He chaired the for three group years and also had a hand in creating the Davis Area Vocational Center and its move and development at the new Kavs-vill- e campus. MR. BEERS is also active in the Farmington-Ccntcrvill- e Rotary club and in church affairs. He is married to the former Nina Carr and both of them were raised in Centerville. where they reside. Thev are the parents of eight children. Educationally, he receiv ed a bachelor s in zoology and a master s in business administration. both from the U. of U. He enjoys motorcycling with niswife. piano, hunting. and fishing. TAKING OVER his Layt duties will be Jack Bailey, al of Centerville and form director of personnel for J Service. f) |