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Show mi r n ( I Editorial - He Beleives In The Heart Drive! Antelope Island Should Belong To All Of Us, Not Just A Few d 2,000-acrpark on the north tip) amounted to only $3,507.73. This included $2,256.40 from private property which has an assessed valuation of $36,510. The assessed valuation of personal property, in this case mostly cattle, generated another $1,075.33. By GARY R. BLODGETT We of the Davis County Clipper, Davis Kaysville Weekly Reflex and Sunset News strongly oppose any development of private homes on Antelope Island. News-Journa- l, IT COULD have the drawing power of any major tourist attraction. In 1977, according to the publication of the Pow Wow, published by the Utah State Division of Parks and Recreation, there were 1,130,800 visitors to the Great Salt Lake, including the south shore Saltair Beach and the north shore Antelope Island State Par k. service tax on the island (mostly for fire protection) generated another $167 a grand total of only - condominiums or apartments anything that is not jointly owned and enjoyed by the entire populace. We, the public, have a unique island, a rarity in the entire world. Lets not destroy it by constructing private residences anywhere on the island. $3,507.73. The 2,000 acres of state-owne- park is d tax exempt. THE LATTER drew 322,262, but this figure was increased by more than 100,000 in the first 11 months of 1978 to a total of ITS TRUE that if all the island would be designated as a state park, there would be no property tax, as such, for Davis LETS KEEP.it the beautiful, virgin 433,485. heart disease is important especially to the younger Park and Recreation officials believe that these figures can be increased tenfold, or more, with proper development of the entire island as a state park. are talking strongly about allowing private conSome Utah legislators dominiums, apartments and swanky homes to be built on the island. All of which would be privately owned. island - and throughout the county there is absolutely no comparison. get the benefit, of these residences? The ones who own them - no one else! There is very little tax base as a result of residential development, even with condos or apartments. It certainly is not worth marring the beautiful island that now exists. WHO WOULD AS COUNTY Commissioner Its time that the publics interest ITS JUST too bad that we have gone all these years without developing Antelope Island as a State Park. But it's still not too late. DALE WHITESIDES LAYTON Whitesides of - add state-owne- State Legislature appropriated $3.2 million for purchase of the Island. This figure was refused by its owners, Anschutz Corporation of Denver, and a condemnation suit was filed recently in behalf of the state to purchase the island at a fair market value. That case is pending in court. But we must preserve Antelope Island as a monumental and historical state park at almost any cost. 1978 island. A proposed restaurant at Buffalo Point, for example, should be discouraged. Buf- falo Point is unique, and beautiful. It should be for the benefit of the public, not the financial gain VOLUMES of books have been written about the heritage of Antelope Island. Lets not throw all this valuable history, not to mention the beauty and uniqueness of the island, to the winds over the whims of a few selfish individuals. As it now stands, Davis County gets a piddling amount of taxes from the privately owned island. of commercial developers. . ANTELOPE ISLAND should be maintained in its primitive state, with only the additions of picnic sites, limited overnight camp grounds, and bathing facilities. The island should be restricted to clean, healthful enjoyment. There should be no sale of beer or alcohol on the island. If developed properly, the island has the potential of being another Disneyland attraction. Just like Disneyland, Antelope Island could be another park and recrea- - necessary to life, said Mr. my prolong Whitesides. He adds that he is sure his life was extended by the two successful open heart advances A Book to suggest that the public libraries be limited to a selection of books that you consider suitable reading for your eight children so that you will be relieved of the frustration of being unable to monitor all their reading material. What would be your reaction if someone with even higher moral standards than yours insisted on the removal of books which had your approval? Would you fight to keep your choices on YOU SEEM In response to the letter by Donna Purnell (Clipper-Feb- . 14) concerning a certain book available in Davis County libraries. YOU STATE, It used to be that people were free to do what they wanted as long as it did not offend others. How, Mrs. Purnell, can a particular book offend you by its mere presence on a library shelf, where patrons who desire to read it for its literary merit may obtain it? Why should a book's literary value be judged by one person? Is not freedom of speech and expression just as invaluable to our way of life as the right of an individual to a trial by jury? Do you presume that everyone in this county, or even your own community, has the same moral values as you have? Doesnt each individual have g the right to choose the books he wants to readvf?:om...a public library? f Offend? the shelves? WHAT IS happening to this of choice you claim is being abused? You freedom espouse policies that would limit everyones freedom of choice to your choice. Utahs pornography laws that apply to books still leave room for a divergence of reading material suitable to most of our Jastes, without reducing our public libraries to the level of a movie. Elaine Williams Boy- Injured CLEARFIELD a Clearfield youth was hospitalized with bruises after he was struck by a car near . -- Clearfield High School Saturday, police reports indicate. 6ENE GARCIA, of 135 W. N., reportedly ran into the path of an oncoming car after 350 he left a bus to retrieve a swimming suit. The car was driven by a girl from Ogden. operations. Mr. Whitesides said the first operation was successful but a second operation was needed to correct the same type of problem in another artery. According toof Mr. the Whitesides, disease arteries cannot be stopped, the deterioration can only be slowed down considerably. EXERCISE IS important therapy for any person suffering from heart disease. Doctors told Mr. Whitesides he should walk a mile twice a day only one month after his open heart surgery. Now, he walks three miles each day. Another important thing victims of heart disease must regulate is their diet. Mr. Whitesides says there are to three things people-neelow cholesterol inwatch take, no fats and weight said, tb . ....... Reporter Really R w Adrenalin The Develops Emotion: What does it really mean? WEBSTER DEFINES the word as being that of excitement or disturbance; a state of feeling. We all have emotion, but to what degree? How do we control our emotions? AFTER 23 years as a newspaper reporter for both daily and weekly newspapers, I have experienced many personal emotions. But seldom have I experienced the high state of emotion that existed at West Bountifuls City Council meeting the night of Tuesday, Feb. 6. I left that meeting highly emotional and disturbed! YES, I KNEW before hand that the meeting was likely to have an overtone of emotion because of one item on the agenda: A discussion between the council and of Wayne M. Winegar, secretary-manage- r the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, regarding the city's purchase of surplus culinary water. It didnt take long for controversy to arise, or for the meeting to get emotionally out of control. MR. WINEGAR was invited to the council to explain (or discuss) the districts policy about purchase of water. The council was fully aware of Mr. Winegar's stand regarding the sale of overage water and they had made up their minds, at least for the most part opposing the districts policy. d TRIED TO take a even observation of the controversy after being verbally attacked because of previous news articles that had been printed in the Clipper. It seemed that no matter what was said or printed, not everyone was going to be satisfied, let alone happy, with the outcome. It seemed like the best solution was to try and keep both sides of the controversy equally mad. I middle-of-the-roa- SEE both sides of the problem. And it (the problem) is not an easy one to I CAN solve. In essence, Weber Basin must take a firm stand on its sale of water to cities THUS, THEY have reason to have a firm policy in the sale of the water even to which is the districts revenue the point of charging a city for 40 years any water it uses above that which is annually contracted. West Bountiful doesnt agree. I can also see their point of view. WHY SHOULD a city such as West and all others who use an Bountiful overage of water be forced to pay for that overage for the next 40 years? - - West Bountiful is in hock to the disThats a trict to the tune of 84 acre-fee- t. hefty sum of $3,500 to $4,000 per year just for the "surplus water it used during 1976 and 1978. IT DOESNT seem right to me. Weber Basin should be able to come up with a better formula, or solution, than to assess a city for 40 years for overage water used in any single year. At any rate, the feud goes on. WEST BOUNTIFUL City Council took the stand to delay payment of this years water contract until they seek legal ad- vice. Where did all the fuss begin? WHAT STARTED out last November as a friendly gesture between Bountiful and West Bountiful has ended up in a e dispute between nightmare, a West Bountiful and the Weber Basin water district. The blowup came over a hookup of water between Bountiful and West Bountifuls culinary water lines. full-scal- WEST BOUNTIFUL had used its allotment of water from the district and asked Bountiful officials if they could hook onto Bountifuls line until the end of the year. West Bountiful needed the water and Bountiful had a surplus of water, according to West Bountiful Mayor Grant Secrist. "Knowing that we would have our own well water as a backup source beginning next year, we didnt want to buy an overage of water from the district and have to pay for it for the next 40 years, the mayor explained. THE HOOKUP between the two cities was made and for the next few weeks West Bountiful used Bountiful's abundance of water. Mr. Winegar said he just happened to find out about the hookup while brows-- . ing through Bountifuls City Council meeting minutes, and the districts board of directors ordered West Bountifuls water cut off. BUT THE whole mess has caused such hard feelings that its doubtful there will be much goodwill between West Bountiful and the district for a long time. And thats sad. This is a problem that could have, and should have, been solved without all the emotion it created. ANOTHER MATTER of emotion that needs looking into resulted on Sunday, Feb. 11, when a green Davis County sheriff car was observed by several Val Verda residents in a chase up to 60 miles per hour through a residential area. The patrol car was in pursuit of a moaccording to torcycle and the two several witnesses, some of whom reported their sightings to me as well as the were traveling at such sheriffs office an extremely high rate of speed that it "would have been impossible to avoid a pedestrian or other vehicle. TRUE, THE deputys car had flashing but that doesnt lights and siren on make the vehicle any less of a lethal weapon than a teenager "hot rodding it residential through the 25 high-spee- d - mile-per-ho- zone. think that this deputy, at this time, to a motorcyclist trying to avoid being arrested for a traffic violation. Injury or death to the cyclist, the deputy in pursuit, or an innocent bystander would not warrant a deputy trying to catch a motorcyclist. I over-reacte- d CHIEF DEPUTY Floyd Dansie said all deputies are instructed to drive with caution at all times as they, too, can be libel if they are the cause of an accident. Of course they have the right to exceed the speed limit if its warranted but they have no right to drive in a hazardous manner, he added. - investigate the matter and : covered. MR. WHITESIDES is a strong believer in the Heart Association and the research the charity supports. He says new techniques and dig-:- , coveries are being made daily. Money collected by the Heart Association is used for medical research to help reduce premature death and disability from heart and blood vessel disease. The canvass of Layton by Heart Association volunteers is now taking place. If you have not been: contacted and wish to con- -' tribute to this charity, contact Mrs. Erma Whitesides; dmg take ACCOLADES SHOULD be showered on Chief Deputy Sheriff Floyd Dansie, Bert Holbrook and others who put their lives on the line and yet used a lot of restraint in a confrontation last Thursday in Farmington. For more than three hours a squad of deputies and local police officers, along Sier-gea- nt with the Farmington volunteer firemen, County Attorney Rod Page and others, Kept their cool as they bartered with a murder suspect holed up in his apartment at 155 South 200 East, Farmington. were fired, and no one was of cool and common sense during a very emotional and explosive situation. Similarly, Bountiful police used a like amount of cool in handling their red hot showdown with students, alumni and others following last Fridays basketball game between Bountiful and Viewmont NO SHOTS hurt. Everyone used a lot high schools. ALTHOUGH THERE were 28 arrests, according to Division Director Charles Youngblood, there were no serious in- juries among the police or those being dispersed by the police. The confrontation-believ- ed started by dropouts and alumni rather than active students-start- ed at Viewmont High and spread to several points throughout the city. IT WAS a difficult, and very emotional situation to handle but my men did a very commendable job, commented Police Chief Larry Higgins. But he was quick to add that these brawls following games can no longer be tolerated-ev- en if it means holding afternoon, instead of evening football games. THAT HAPPENED to Salt Lake City schools, and could very well happen in Davis County if these postgame fights dont quit. -- : : ' -- : f Bob Barker Retires After 36 Years Of Federal Service : Barker, IN A recent ceremony he was presented with the Secretary of the Navys Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the highest honorary award given in the Civil Service System. Mr, Barker began his career at the old Naval Supply Depot at Clearfield and also worked for several years at the Hill Air Force Base. HE HAS held various l positions in the areas of industrial en- gineering, management engineering, logistics planning, inventory management, weapons system management, ana computer systems engineering. For the past 15 years he has been on the professional staff of the Secretary of the Navy in Washington D.C. His principal responsibilities involved I formulating and effectively ; managing the Navys overall ; Automatic Data Processing Program which currently has : an annual budget of $580 1 million and involves 15,000 ; people at 340 naval installa-tion- s : throughout the world. long-tim- e executive-leve- On the praiseworthy side of things, Davis County Sheriffs Department and the Bountiful Police Department should be congratulated for the very fine method both handled very serious-a- nd very emotional-crises during the past week. ; : door-to-do- Kaysville resident, has retired from the Department of the Navy after 36 years of federal service. CHIEF DEPUTY Dansie said he would appropriate action. Heart surgery is not a new method of controlling this disease. Mr. Whitesides met a man in the LDS Hospital who ' had his heart valves repaired : 22 years ago. The man was undergoing an operation to replace the damaged valves with artificial ones, a ' procedure just recently dis- - 376-242- THE BOY was hospitalized at Davis North Medical Center for one night and released, hospital officials A Being and entities. The district has an obligation to repay a federal loan which was obtained to construct the water storage and distribution facilities, as well as maintaining these same facilities. MR. RECENTLY, met ten people in: the hospital who had suffered pain, discomfort and limitations to their life because of heart problems. Through surgery, these people have all " been given better health. Whitesides HOW DOES a person feel these had has who experiences? Grateful that medical science has made the Bob By GARY R. BLODGETT Dale d base from COMMERCIAL developments should in no way interfere with the development of the island, nor should it in any way distract from the pioneer atmosphere of the - 512 Church Street, Layton has first-hanknowledge of heart disease. He has suffered two heart attacks and has had open heart surgery twice. Glen W. times that of any private or commercial development on the island. It might be necessary to have some commercial development on the island -such as a tourist center and maybe even a restaurant. But that should be the limit. Any commercial development on the island should be very carefully scrutinized and controlled. Whitesides strongly suggests that any person who suspects he had heart problems should see a doctor immediately. Too often, people pass off a little pain in the chest as nothing when it might be a sign of heart disease. ; Since there is no cure for : heart disease, surgery is the best method of enhancing a persons quality of life as well ; as prolonging life. Mr..: Whitesides feels this is the best procedure to follow until a cure is found. He advises any person suffering pain or discomfort from heart disease to consult a specialist immediately. : the latter be would many many, developments LETS TAKE the advice of experts in the field of parks and recreation and develop Antelope Island as a state park -the entire 25,469 acres that stretch from the south shore to the north tip which is d now a park. To purchase all of Antelope Island will, of course, take a great deal of money. ALTHOUGH MOST people of heart disease and open heart surgery, Mr. are fearful should be considered, instead of the money people who seem to get all the attention. Flint recently suggested: Develop the island as a state park and then develop Davis County as necessary to meet the tourists needs with hotels, motels, restaurants, service stations, etc." THE TAX people. WE AGREE- - County. But compare the piddling amount now received to the potential tax base that could be generated through development of commercial enterprises adjacent to the island that it is. LAST YEAR, all taxes received by Davis County from the 23,369 acres of privately owned land (not including the tion site unequalled anywhere in the world. A SPECIAL THIS INCLUDES any development of THE state-owne- e SMOKING IS completely forbidden. He feels education about . MR. BARKER has received numerous awards and com- - -- ; mendations for outstanding performance including the f Superior Civilian Service1 i Award and the Meritorious S Civilian Serivce Award. His achievements in data processing management have t' award. ; been recognized nationally : and he is currently listed in 1 Whos Who in Government : and Whos Who in Comput ing. 1 In 1978 he also received the "Personalities of the South J MR. BARKER is ai-i- : University of Utah. His wife is the former ; Glennis Pratt and his parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Barker of Kaysville. : r graduate of the -- ; I Clearfield City j Council Okays Remodeling - CLEARFIELD The Clearfield City Council was in a mood to spend money during its Tuesday night session. IT APPROVED a $1,200 expenditure for remodeling an office containing the city's water department and city recorder, gave $60 to the American Legion in support of the annual Girls' State and program, okayed purchase of another vehicle for city use. A drive priced at "just over $7,000, for the building department was approved from three bids submitted. Olsen Chevrolet of Layton was low bidder, said four-whe- Deputy City: Recorder Judv' : Cottrell. IN OTHER action, the : council set public hearings for rezoning requests on 250 : West and Villa Drive. -- A rezoning request for i property on Villa Drive at : Nos. 86, from and 84 : : residential, to commercial, was set for March 27 at 8:30 p.m. 12, 87, 11, 85 R-- C-- 3, y A REQUEST to rezone : at property from 2 to 221 W. 300 N., 789 N. 250 W.,.:; 780 N. 250 W and 790 N. 250 -W., was set for 8:30 p.m.c.j ' R-- March 27. tb R-- 3 '- Reward Offered For if Car Theft Information ft V LAYTON - You could be $500 richer if you can assist Layton Police in recovery of stolen vehicles. -- POLICE Dispatcher William Moyes says the reward is being offered for aid in recovering stolen' vehicles taken from thed. premises of Layton Those wishing.1, further details may contact : Det. Lewis at the police department, telephoned -- 376-124- tb :: |
