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Show This week's question: "In view of the riots at the World Trade Organization meetings, what is your view about abolishing tariffs worldwide?" THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, IAROUND1DAVIS A6 CLIPPER TODAY April Anderberg Matt Jackson Joan Bodily Farmington Clearfield Clearfield Clearfield think it would benefit the U.S. because other countries don't have tariffs, and the tariffs we have only limit us from trading more. It handicaps us, and other countries don't have the handicaps. We need to be more competitive. think we should keep the tariffs the way they are. Breaking down trading barri- Getting rid of tariffs shows that we want to make friendships through trading and that can lead to further peace. It's a joint effort that will give the world's economy better equilibrium. It's like isn't that what we sharing teach our kids? don't know much about the WTO, but think there has got to be a better way to go about getting their attention than rioting. think it's ironic that one of the things (the protesters) are trying to Diana Jones I I not bring us closer to ers will world peace like the protesters in Seattle think. Rioting isn't bringing us any closer to world peace. Sterling Barton Centerville I I I do is 1999 promote harmony. think we should keep the tariffs just the way they are so the U.S. can stay competitive in the world market. The tariffs are the only thing that keeps the prices competitive and keeps us from being under bid. I Rate drop for bum plant Tourism tax brings in $6.7 million over 3 years is still under study BY MARK WATSON Clipper Today Staff Writer struction of the plant in the early 1980s were cutting the time by three years and subpay-oA reduction in stantially lowering interest rates. LAYTON burn plant rates that ultimately are Because of that action, reserves paid by area residents has yet to be were practically depleted, leaving only enough for possible funding formally taken up by the facilitys demands by the federal EPA when board of directors. The board did not take any it approves new pollution control action on that possibility during its requirements for the plant. While no final figures have been recent December meeting. There has been discussion of a reduction announced, a possible cost of $5 of 50 cents to $1 a month in resimillion has been suggested for such dential charges. The cut would be an upgrade to pollution equipment. We know nothing different than passed on to cities who could then decide if they would directly pass the estimates that have been put forth previously Bitter said, adding on any reduction to residents. tt premature to discuss anything ,1'yTe,, intent., is ,to uhav.et;some additional thoughts on that (reducat his point until we have some tion) perhaps in January, said more concrete information as far as LeGrand Bitter, executive director technology and vendor costs. for Wasatch Energy Systems. There are not very many entiTheres a general consensus ties that can spend any time at all that it's not prudent, but some feel discussing a rate decrease, Layton as well of maintaining the status Mayor Jerry Stevenson, chairman quo until the debt is paid off comof WES, said. Maybe it's nice we at pletely he continued. As currently least have that option. scheduled, bonds would be paid off In another burn plant issue, the in 2006. State Division of Air Quality board Its possible it could be paid out of directors has agreed to appoint a before that, depending on the accuofficer to review the notice mulation of reserves, Bitter said. hearing of violation that was enacted That is what the board is evaluatagainst the plant in July. ing very carefully over the past Wasatch Systems Energy couple of months. It's an ongoing that ruling, requesting a appealed we that look at process very closely. I think all board members as hearing before the board. Mark Graham, environmentalist well as management obviously and foe of the bum plant from want to make certain that the funds Layton, said he believes it would be are managed prudently and wisely? better to have the entire board the director said. review the case, rather than one The Layton City Council, in parinterested hearing officer. Joe Thompson, who some in ticularly seeing sort of rate reduction passed. represents manufacturing on the board and works for Thiokol, has Earlier this year, they drafted a letter to the bum plant board asking been designated. He will report his that some sort of a rate cut be findings in a summary to the entire enacted. board. Bitter has said in the past that a County Commissioner Dannie rate reduction was a strong possibilMcConkie represents Davis County ity until the bonds for original con on that state board. BY TOM BUSSELBERC Clipper Today News Editor ff because she is recovering from back surgery. - FARMINGTON During the past six years Davis County built the Legacy Center, made improvements to the Fairpark, rebuilt trails on Antelope Island, purchased land for a conference center, refurbished libraries, and plans to build new libraries. All this because people like to eat in the countys restaurants and stay in the countys hotels. If a person pays $10 for a meal, 10 cents goes to the countys tourism and recreation fund. For $100 dollars spent on lodging, $3 goes to the countys tourism and recreation fund. ''During the past three yearsthe1 tourism tax has provided $6. 7 million for the county. County Commissioners Gayle Stevenson and Dan McConkie were quick to approve a motion Monday during the commission meeting to adopt the tourism tax ordinance for another year. The State mandates that the County approve the tourism tax ordinance each year. The tourism tax has been a blessing to the county? Stevenson Commissioner Stevenson pointis set aside to build a conference center, the county is not obligated to build ed out that although money it. That money could be moved to another line item. In fairness, we thought the money should still be there in case something happens and we are able to proceed in building the conference center? the commissioner said. County leaders anticipate the tourism tax will provide $2.5 million in 2000. Nearly 70 percent of that total, $1.7 million, will come from the 1 percent restaurant tax. ; ,(n addition to.therestaurant.tax, and 3 percent room tax, the county also receives money from a statewide auto rental tax. In two years, that tax has generated $813,975 for the county. In 1998, the tourism tax generated $1.9 million; and in 1999, $2.3 million. Money generated from the , Children and adults entangled in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season are invited to unwind at Christmas on a Puppet String, a program for all ages sponsored by the Davis County Library. Trouble in the Workshop, presented by puppeteer Carla Schulz, will entertain those whose holiday spirits are dangling by a thread. Beth Kings puppets will set good cheer dancing with Give Your Hearts to Christmas. And for those still in search of the perfect holiday gift, childrens librarians from the Davis County Library will offer book-givin- g ideas. last-minu- te Christmas on No reprieve for drivers on Davis County driven can expect another three to four weeks of work on the guardrail and concrete barrier in the median of between Pages Lane and U.S. 89 as part of the North Initial Phase Project. to the Utah According Department of Transportation, crews will continue working in the median through most of December. And work on the bridges will continue through the winter. When the guardrail and barriers are in place, northbound traffic will be a Puppet String will be held at North Branch Library, 526 S. 1000 E., Clearfield, Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., and at the South Branch Library, 725 S. Main, Bountiful, Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. tion. Meanwhile, south of Pages Lane, work continues on the bridges and traffic on local streets is still being affected. Both north and southbound lanes are restriped for a short distance over each bridge. The money also could be used to mitigate the impacts of recreation, tourism or conventions in the county and pay for solid waste disposal operations, emergency medical services, search and rescue activities and law enforcement activities. The county used about $3.2 million to build the Legacy Center, $3 million for the Fairpark, $1.2 million to purchase land for a conference center and $250,000 for libraries. Libraries received the money because county leaders felt that libraries, books, theaters, etc. promoted the culture of the county. County libraries, however, are scheduled to pay back the money to the general fund after improvements are made. 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