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Show I , WEEKLY REFLEX-DA- ( NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, APRIL 29, 1981 VIS T' Cm h cmr Fir D O 10511, Thai Is replica of the sheriffs car during the 1950s. Everything I have done is for appearance ane not to be used in any manner with law enforcement. By GARY R. BLODGETT For those who don't BOUNTIFUL know Davis County Sheriff Brant Johnson, at least the they soon will know him private car that he drives. THE SHERIFF emphasized that not only was the car purchased privately but his own money was used to purchase parts for the car. although some of the parts were donated by other law enforcement agen-cie- BECAUSE WHEN Sheriff Johnson goes driving down the street, heads will turn. Hes got a car that is like none other in all Davis County, probably all of Utah. Its a 1951 Ford V-- But thats just the s. For example, the light is off of an old. abandoned ambulance that was beginning. once operated in Fillmore. The old radio is from the Box Elder County Sheriffs Dept.: one radar unit comes from Duchesne County: the aerials were contributed by the Davis County Fire Dept., Utah Highway Patrol and the Davis County Constable: and the decals on the doors are from the Davis County Jeep Patrol. y) THE CAR IS painted black and white just like the sheriff cars in the 1950s era. But thats not all. It has a red flashing dome on the top. two red spot lights mounted at the front doors, and its fully equipped with not one, but one for low frequency two police radios that depicts the era 30 years ago, and the other for high frequency so he can pick up his own department calls as well as emergency calls throughout Davis County. By MARK D. MICKELSEN - The Davis FARMINGTON County Commission last week rejected plans fora $2.7 million Layton Canal flood control system, but voted unanimous-:- : ly to secure the rights to natu- ral drainage channels in the county's northwestern sector for flood control purposes. V r : r THE TUESDAY decision slid by without opposition from the few residents who showed up to hear the outcome of the plan. Com. Harry B. Gerlach said he and other county officials spent many days in the field checking out the pros and ;; r 5 : r 1; :: - con's of the Layton Canal verses the use of natural drain- age channels for flood con- trol I :: ;. : :: 7 WE HAVE not taken this responsibility lightly, he said. As the first of three commis- sioners to read aloud a pre- - pared statement concerning the canal. Com. Gerlach ex plained that, under the proposed plan, the county would -pay for, but would not have ownership in the Layton HE SAID the county can accomplish the same result by acquiring and improving natural drainage channels in the are, directing the water into the Great Salt Lake. The commissioner concluded, saying use and improvement of the drainage channels will cost Davis resih of the dents only price of the Layton Canal. THEREFORE, if the coun- ty pays for and does not have ownership in the canal, it has no control in its future or its " water, and does not profit financially from it, then Davis County's only advantage of such a canal would be for flood control he said. "If then, flood control is our primary and only ; water-relate- d responsibility, I cannot justify within myself spending close to $3 million of taxpayers money on the Layton Canal. of the canal without the same privilege being extended to areas in Weber County. The elevation of the existing canal at 2300 North 3000 West, the point at which the bulk of Sunsets and Clintons water ends up, is too high to allow introduction of water at that point. Eberhard said the Clinton area can be economically and adequately drained through the alternative approach. In a motion supported by the commission, Mr. Saunders COM. GLEN Saunders said before his election to the commission his thinking was toward the canal favorable project. I had hoped that after weighing all aspects of the project, these feelings would still exist and that the canal would prove to be a quick, solution to the flood control problems in that area, he said., cost-effecti- COM. SAUNDERS concurred with his commission colleagues, saying I cannot in good conscience vote to ex- pend county flood control monies for the extension of the canal." He outlined four reasons for not supporting construction of the Layton Canal, including: -T- HE CAPACITY of the canal would be approximately of the capacity of existing channels to the west, and these channels would still have to be maintained and improved. Irrigation structures and water would restrict the capacity of the canal during irrigation season the most critical time of year for flash flooding. one-four- COM. ERNEST Eberhard, the third to protest the canal project, echoed the concerns of Commissioners Gerlach and Saunders, but went further to explain the advantages to de- veloping the existing flood control channels. He described, briefly, an alternate plan to develop the six existing flood drains and said the cost would be only $188,000. USE OF the six drains will be highly cost effective. The estimate, which is very liberal, to put them into A-- l condition h of the would only be cost of building the canal, he said, adding, The maintenance cost ratio would be even more favorable. He did point out that the commissions decision to reject the canal does not preclude consideration of a canal in the future if it can be established that circumstances require it. one-tent- ADDITION, Com. IN cord rights to the existing channels to the west of the proposed canal for flood trol purposes. importance of keeping their 1981. claimes that of the 1.300,000 vehicles registered in Utah, about half are responsible for 90 percent of the carbon monoxide and 55 percent of the hydrocarbons in the air in Salt Lake Valley. CLEAN AIR Day is sponsored this year by the Utah Automobile Dealers Associa- tion and state and county health departments. In cooperation with the state and automobile dealers, the Davis County Health Dept, has agreed to set up a free emissions testing site at the Shopping Mall in Bountiful. Five-Poin- ts ACCORDING TO a handout. released last week by the county health department, this special community service project is being set up to educate automobile owners of the A Good Bet "My daughter is going to play Beethoveen tonight. I hope she wins. Weddings, missions, babies, obituaries, announcements, etc. NOON FRIDAYS vehicles tuned and maintained to manufacturers specifications. The health department THE TEST, which takes only about five minutes, measures the amount of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons being emitted into the air. According to the health department, cars that are not operating propertly not only pollute the air. but waste valu- able fuel. "Cars that have necessary emission repairs made, say health officials, "burn about five percent less fuel and extend the life of the Layton Case Pondered from former library board SALT LAKE CITY eral Judge Bruce Jenkins is considering a motion for a partial summary judgment in the present members Sharon member Morris F. Swapp and Fed- Jeanne Layton vs. Davis County Library Board case ter hearing arguments TuesDisday morning in Federal trict Court in Salt Lake City. af- THIS LATEST court action continues action that has been going on for Vh years in the case where Ms. Layton, Davis County Library director, was fired by a 2 vote of the 3-- : library board in September 1979. She was reinstated after : action by the Davis County Merit Council and the courts in early 1980. In Tuesdays proceedings, attorneys Kim Wilson, repre-- : senting the library board, and Albert Colton, Ms. Laytons counsel, argued validity of any r further monetary damages being awarded the library : . ' : director. MS. LAYTON is seeking general damages of $100,000 Shumway Smith and Robert Arbuckle and punitive damages of $50,000 each along with attorneys fees and costs. She is also seeking $100,000 general and $50,000 punitive damages against Mr. Swapp. IN HIS arguments, Mr. Wilson said while Ms. Layton was not fired jn accordance with tion only when required by the courts. Mr. Colton said. Were going to hold an actual government entity whetherthey made right or not that they be responsible to compensate for what has been done. That is what is before us. The only issue is to determine the matter of liability and then what damages, if any, are to be awarded. due process she was later afforded rights of state law through a merit council hearing and reinstatement, including back pay and benefits. "The merit councils claim of liability of the library board has been established but she has not since been denied or posttermination rights, Mr. Wilson said, asking if an error in judgment (by the library board) was cause for further court action. BUT MR. Colton said such action was done after "dragging of feet by the board in her reinstatement, taking ac IN TAKING the matter under advisement. Judge Jenkins said, This is an interesting area. We need to move with some care." A court official said several other cases would have to see action before this case and added he didnt know when the matter might be decided. Ms. Layton was in attendance but none of the library board was present. Sunset Readies Spring Cleanup The annual Sunset spring will be held May 4 through May 8, city officials announced. ALL material placed out for collection must be in boxes or containers. Bush clippings and small tree limbs must be tied in bundles and no larger than five feet. Weight limit on containers clean-u- p and bundles is 75 pounds. Place trash on parkways. Do not place in gutters or waterways. CITY TRUCKS will be in your area one day only. The days are Monday May 4, 800 N. to 1300 N.; Tuesday, May 5, 1300 N. to 1800 N.; Wednesday, May 6, 1800 N. to 2300 N.; Thursday, May 7, 2300 N. to 2650 N. He said the car is in excellent shape, not a scratch on it. and has only 68.000 actual miles. The previous owner bought it from the original owner and I have all the papers for it (car) so Im convinced that everything about the car is factual. SHERIFF JOHNSON emphasized that although all of the equipment on the vehicle is operational, he does not intend to use them. Even though I have the authority to use this car in law enforcement I certainly do not intend to do it, he stressed. "Fixing up this car which I purchased with my own money is simply a hobby and fulfillment of e dream. a long-tim- HE SAID THAT he will drive the car only on special occasions and will use it primarily to enter in parades and auto shows. "To me this car is a classic, the sheriff said. I have enjoyed fixing it up to be a THE CAR IS a 1951 model with loads of interior space as Sheriff Johnson (who is a rather large fellow) displayed by sitting in the back seat and displaying ample leg room. He said he has about $2,000 invested in the car but would have had a lot more invested had several persons not donated parts. THE SHERIFF said he has only driven it enough to use two tanks of gasoline, but the previous owner said he averaged better than 20 miles per gallon" on the trip from San Diego. "Im just tickled to death with it." the sheriff smiled. Syinitt: Limit Fr Irtouirs Lairg T ruisks? THE HANDOUT says owners who's cars fail the emission test will be advised of the needed repairs and the approximate cost of the repairs, but they are under no obligation to have the repairs made. We just want to make people aware of how easy it is to do their part to clean up the air and to make a habit of asking for an emission test when they go in for a tuneup or other repairs," continues the health department. car. By TOM BUSSELBERG con- A maFARMINGTON jority of the states 250 new car dealers will be providing free auto emissions testing May 2 as a part of Clean Air Day, PICTURE DEADLINE THERE IS serious question as to whether or not we would be allowed to introduce water into the existing portion asked that the county proceed immediately to secure the re- Clean Air Day one-fift- Canal. ; Flood Claim ln!jte I COULDNT believe me eyes." said Sheriff Johnson. There it sat. just what I wanted and it was for sale. I wasted no time getting hold of the owner and making a deal. The previous owner was from San Diego and is now a member of the Salt Lake Sheriff s Department." BUT IF NOT, there are decals on each front door. "Davis County Sheriff and white letters across the black trunk spelling out sheriff." Theres no mistaking this car." said Sheriff Johnson. Ive only taken it out for a couple of short spins since I bought it a year ago and it really had the heads turning. Several people came up to me and ask questions about it and others took pictures. Its already made quite an attraction." long-tim- Davis the spot lights or mounted the radios. sheriff said. "But that still gives me something to do. I guess I will always be tinkering with this car. It's been something 1 have dreamed about for a long time." The sheriff said he saw the car parked in a Salt Lake City shopping mall parking lot. It had a for sale" sign in the window. AND IF THAT isnt enough, the 1951 vintage also is equipped with a siren and even has two radar units again one of the old types used back in the 1950s that were mounted in the trunk, and the other is the radar sets newer model that are mounted on the dash or car window. Then there are the three aerials mounted on the vehicle which by now should make it quite obvious that its a sheriff s car. which has been restored to Davis County Sheriff Brant Johnson busily attends to his vintage 1951 Ford, in law enforcement, but car this to look like the police car of that era. Sheriff Johnson has authority 1 own with money, is simply a hobby and my doesnt intend too. Fixing up this car, which purchased e fulfillment of a dream, he said. 1951 FORD I STILL HAVENT picked up the red SUNSET Semi-truc- k drivers passing through Sunset may soon be limited in the number of hours they may park in the city. CITY councilmen are studywhich may eventually prohibit truck drivers from leaving their vehicles for an undertermined amount of time, inside the city limits. ing an ordinance Mayor Norm Sant says there are always a number of tractor trailers parked in the city both overnight and for days at a time, which are a safety hazard in the eyes of some local residents. TRUCKS CARRYING flammable materials are already prohibited from parking inside the city limits, any time. The mayor says in most cases, city police are able to direct the truckers to an alternate parking site, but said there are still isolated cases where the large vehicles block or restrict the flow of traffic. ONE OF THE constant complaints is that the citys children are in danger when the trucks are around, Mayor Sant explained at a recent city council meeting. He said he has had "a number of complaints from residents who fear for the safety of their children. HE SAID there are those drivers who park briefly to sleep or get something to eat that should be no problem. But the mayor also said there are those who stay inand become a definitely problem. THE COUNCIL is expected to make a decision on the ordinance some time in May. In a related matter, city officials have approved a new ordinance requiring second hand and junk dealers to keep records of their daily business for routine inspection by police. POLICE ARE worried that some of the goods taken to the stores might be stolen, mdm Meters For Checking Fallout This is another in a series of articles concerning nuclear and and how to cope with such emergencies. Infornatural disasters mation comes from a noncopyrighted book written by Cresson H. researcher, author and lecturer, and is pubKearny, world-renow- n lished by the American Security Council Education Foundation. By GARY R. BLODGETT Its one thing to have a adequately built fallout shelter for use in the event of an atomic attack upon the United States. But to survive in a shelter that is not equipped with a dependable fallout meter and having the knowledge to use it, can result in a prolonged nightmare of uncertainties. HUMAN BEINGS CAN not feel , smell , taste or see radiation fallout. Even knowing the "drop was close enough to send out radiation fallout, is not good enough. How dense is the fallout? How long will it last? When is it safe to go outside the shelter? And for how long? None of these questions can be answered without a dependable radiation fallout meter. All that had been done to save your life, and that of your family, would be wasted if you and the family venture outside the shelter before it is safe. well-stocke- OR WITHOUT A meter, you may spend unnecessary days still inside a shelter when the use of a meter could have told you it was safe to come out for brief periods of time a few days, or several days earlier. A fallout meter is necessary even while in the shelter because it will register which parts of the shelter give the best protection; the radiation dose being received by each person; and finally when it is safe to leave the shelter, and for how long. FALLOUT METERS can be purchased commercially, but the cost is high probably in excess of $1 ,000 for one of the better meters that also rates the dosage of radiation affecting each person. How ever, there are less expensive meters that are adequate for what would probably be a one-tim- e use and then there is the homemade Kearny Fallout Meter (KFM) which can be made from inexpensive materials found around the home. THE LATTER IS accurate for dosage rates from 30 to 43 roentgens per hour. However, this meter should be built at leisure, during peacetime, and then can be stored for a long period for possible future need. DETAILS FOR MAKING this meter can be obtained from the American Security Council Education Foundation, Boston, Va., 22713. Next week s column will deal with the necessity of having shelter sanitation and preventive medicine. |