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Show (gm Web site: www.ciippertoday.com letters eztalkclippertoday.com i Thursday, May 29, 2003 a Congratulations to Davis teams for a superb year arc in Congratulations softball team and to the I,ayton ligh School boys soccer team. Both won state championships last week, adding two more state crowns to those already won this year by Davis 1 County sch(K)ls. We congratulate the players, oraches, teachers, students and parents at both of these schools for their outstanding accomplishments. The same goes for the others. ligh school athletic teams from the Salt Dike City area used to dominate Utah sports. But over the past several years that dominance has weakened in favor of other areas in the state, especially Davis County. While trends like this ebb and flow, it's good for us to take a moment to reflect on the achievements of the players and schcxrls this year. Because the 2002-0- 3 school year is rapidly drawing to a close, lets just take a look at what Davis County teams have accomplished since school began 1 last fall. The school year staited olf with a bang, with Davis County teams taking the state football championships in both the 5A and 4A divisions. Northridgc ligh School has stymied Skylines legendary football dominance, taking the elate title for the third consecutive year. And Bountiful I ligh School took the state championship in the 4A division the first time ever that two Davis County schools swept the championships in both of Utahs major divisions. But the story doesnt end there. 1 Although Davis I ligh Scluxil wasn't able to repeat its state championship performance in basketball, Davis County teams performed spectacularly in many other sports. This month, the Viewmont ligh Sch Mil track team won the state championship title in the 4A division. Before the month was out, Viewmonts girls took state in softball and Union's boys won all the marbles in sx cer.as noted at the beginning of this editorial. But w hat the list of championships doesn't show is how dominant Davis County teams were in many of the sports they played. I or every state champion from Davis County, there were several other top local contenders. Take boys soccer, for example. Before Uivton even took the field in the championship game last week, a winner from Davis County was already assured. Ifiat's because Unions opponent in the title game was Viewmont I ligh School, which ended up earning second place in the state. But the Woods Cross I ligh School soccer team also was a dominant force all season, and finished just a game shy of the 4 A championship tilt. TTiis means that at least three teams from Davis County were in contention lor the championship early last week. And 1 thats typical ot many sporting events during this past school year. Davis County teams won at least live state championships, but several more had outstanding seasons and deserve recognition. We not only honor the championship winners, but also every team that gave its all to represent Davis Countv so well. The 20024)3 school year was one for the record books and one that won't soon be lorgotten. Uditor: Ihe results of the recent appeal hearing of Centerville citys planning commission decision on approving an application for a conditional use permit for the Uassenflu Hldcrly Living Center, to be located on the north east coiner of Chase Iine and the rootage Road, brought out the best and the worst of the city council members. The residents of Centerville City should have no confidence in the abilities of the city council members with exception of David Gill and Brian Gould. commend them on the great respect, dignity and leadership they brought to their otfice as council membeis. ITiev were able to clearly define the judicial role they were required to fulfill, different from their usual legislative role, in objectively reviewing the appeal of the planning commissions' decision to approve a conditional use permit for the HIISF (Health and Human Services Facility) one. icquired to proceed with the Uassenflu Llderiy l.iv mg Center dev elopment. 1 1 , The conditional use permit was granted, however, drastically reducing the planning commismaxsion's condition of a maximum. imum to a it 90-un- it 60-un- The city council had previousmade it known to the planning commission that the density issue was their responsibility This the was council's response to the commission's request for direction on the matter during the commission's deliberations. This amendment to the commission's condition puts the project in jeopardy of being developed. It will be clear to anyone who reviews the minutes of the appeal hearing meetings that council member Nancy Smith assaulted this project from the beginning of the hearings and was relentless in seeking every possible way to hinder or stop the proposed development. ler endless chasing of irrele ly 1 Government cannot solve all challenges The views expressed in this column are the opinion of the writer and not net essanlv those of the ownership or management of this newspaper. Tovota. Upon but that doesn't mean marriage education is the proper role of government. There are all tvpes of problems and challenges that could be eased if people had a fistful of knowledge. Think of it... For the past two years, Utah has led the nation in the number of bankruptcies per household. Does that mean the State of Utah should require evening classes in personal finance before a man or woman can open a checking account or request a Visa card? Recent reports indicate Utahns are increasingly overweight. Should we mandate that any Utahn over 145 pounds attend a state-ru- n class on nutrition? Should we require that ev ery Utahn possess a calorie counter before entering a grocery store? We hear much about child abuse and shaken baby syndrome. Does that lead us to requiring that all pregnant women and soon-to-b- e dads attend a course on changing diapers and infant bone structure? Should every young father pass a "burping baby" test? An estimated 50 percent of all fatal traffic accidents involve the abuse of alcohol. Should the State of Utah sponsor courses on the safe consumption of martinis before any Utahn can purchase a private dub card? It goes on and on. A recent surv ey indicated that 75 percent of people who buy an automobile vow never to buy anything else from the auto dealer. Yet I don't see anyone meeting the challenge by requiring a class in auto 20-ho- Davis County Clipper Clipper Publishing Co., Inc. 1370 South 500 West Subscription rate: 50? per copy. Bountiful, Utah 8401 P.O. Box 267 Circulation Department: Hand-delivere- d: 295-225- 1 ext. 119 or 120 $25.00 per year. Mailed: $35.00 per year. Publication No. (USPS on published Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bountiful, Utah. Periodical postage paid at Bountiful, Utah. Address all correspondence to P. O. Box 267, Bountiful, Utah 84011-026ISSN: 1061-122- more closely related to the social fabric than a Chevrolet dealer. But the fact remains that government can't solve everyone's problems, and. ev en if it could, that doesn't mean taxpayers should line up to finance these activities. In many viewing a Party debate, Ronald Reagan once quippedCITiere were so many candidates, there weren't enough promises to go around." Now a Utah Democrat is floating a trial balloon which. as Reagan would probably say. proves the road to ruin is paved with good intentions. The Democrat, a bright and energetic legislator involved in children and family issues, is suggesting that the State of Utah induce men and women to participate in marriage classes before tying the knot. Again, gtxxf intentions. Young people would certainly benefit from a seminar stressing that marriage is more than passion and posterity. But should government be involved, especially on an issue that would nav igate the muddy waters of values and sex and romance? Unarguable, stable marriages are gcxxl for society. is 149-18- semi-weekl- y i instances, government's primary role should be to get out of the way and let churches or individual businesses establish solutions. The drift toward not solely a problem with Democrats. Utah Republicans claim they hate gov ernment interference, but that doesn't stop them on moral issues from slipping the elephant's trunk into the tent. Two hundred years ago Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter to a friend, If we can prevent government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, people have a better chance of happiness. Come to think of it. maybe the State of Utah should require that every man, woman and child enroll in a class on Jeffersonian philosophy! MAIN TELEPHONE ADMINISTRATION R. Gail Stahle EDITORIAL Rolf Koecher Tom Busselberg Russ Riggs Editor: Thank you so very much for the lovely luncheon and program that was given for the Mothers of the Year." It was much appreciated. An opportunity to embrace the growing number of senior citizens of Davis county and provide affordable housing (which is a statutory requirement) has been drastically handicapped, and likely eliminated by members of the Centerville city council, listening to a vocal minority and following a vision-les- s agenda. What message does this decito the planning commission and staff who are in support of this project? The message is that council members Nancy Smith. Dean Union and Debbie Randall have no respect or confidence in. and have completely undermined, the planning commission and staff abilities to perform their job requirements. Centerville, think twice when you vote next on your city council and at least make certain the three named are not sion send Patrick R. Bodnar Salt Lake City De eloper 's Represenlativ e pbodnarioprimeslc.com enjoy the Clipper and thank you for the service you do from Near to year. I Eton Widdison West Bountiful Quote of the day The next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it." Frank A. Clark - FAX LINE 295-225- Publisherext 1 14 Executive Editorext. 126 News Editorext. 118 Sports Editorext. 129 OFFICE Annette Tidwell sity on the permit. Thanks for honoring mothers financing before purchasing a Granted, marriage vant details along with her and Debbie council members Randall and Dean Uiyton's inability to comprehend, analyze and appropriately review the facts and findings of the planning commission's decision on this and other matters, is destroying the city council's reputation. It has been reported in this paper that the city council has been unable to make decisions. The problem is with Nancy Smith and the games that are played seeking to stop good development, wasting a lot of time and acting on the unsupported opinions of a vocal minority. She turned a blind eye to the responsibilities of the planning commission and staff that were effectively and decisively met. 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