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Show DavisUfe THURSDAY South Davis soccer summer fun a home run Davis July 8, 2004 WHMJteviscEspetcom PhomsX2952251 M1 FajcJ295-304- bursting at seams ESTABLISHED 1891 4 VaZ113lNoT44V t 9 BY TOM BUSSELBERG Clipper News Editor n Gala to feature - Peabo Bryson LAYTON - Peabo famous Bryson, singer of such Disney songs as Beauty and the Beast and Somewhere Out There, will be the lead entertainment for the Davis County Conference Centers Sept. 9 gala. Its a event that northern Utah has never seen, says Dave Hilliard, conference center advertising manager. A black tie event, the evening of dinner and entertainment will be $100 a plate, with RSVPs taken on a first-com- e, first-serve- d basis. A Walk in the Clouds is the evening theme, coordinated theme with the weather-relate- d used for conference center being rooms. Hilliard added that table sponsors and major sponsors are being sought. For more information or to RSVP call 416-8K8- Storm drain contract OK'd A jail addiFARMINGTON tion needs to be built pending voter approval in November. That was the recommendation of the Jail Needs and Assessment Committee to the Davis County Commission Tuesday. n A general obligation bond is being eyed by county officials to pay for the facilitys construction. In addition, about $5 million annually would be needed to maintain and operate the jail addition. We are taxpaying citizens, taking this responsibility soberly, said committee chairman Paul Barker of Farmington. "We are not hastily inclined to recommend tax increases. If the bond is not passed, we feel the county commission would be put at risk. The rule of law would lose its effectiveness. There would be liability concerns, he told county commissioners Tuesday. We again reiterate the urgency associated with our public safely and liability concerns as they surfaced Barker throughout deliberations. said in a prepared statement. The committee, a group made a cross of section of county resiup dents. met nine times over the past 10 months as a group, in addition to various subcommittee meetings. o g JAIL OVERCROWDING is a threat to public safety, according to the Jail Needs and Assessment Committee. The committee has concluded that under current conditions, the public safety of citizens is being jeopardized. and the safety of jail staff is at risk because of the jails overcrowd ing. Furthermore, the county faces significant liability with potential inmate or staff lawsuits as a distinct possibility," Barker said. Suggesting it the county to control jail expansion than leave it to a possible federal mandate, with associated controls, he See "JAIL, p. AS would be better for - Tire KAYSVILLE intersection of Main and Mutton I lollow have been getting lots of attention from construction crews lately. Granite Construction crews are already working on a street repaving project. In the meantime, the city council Tuesday night approved a storm drain project for that area. A $243,145 contract from Whitaker Construction, Brigham City, was given the The biggest part is storm drainage running over the channel. There will also be some curb and gutter. It ties in with the street improvement, said City Manager John Thacker. Plans are to have both street projects completed by fall. In other business, the council honored the Exhausted Roosters and Pooped Hens, a socialcommunity group. Its 5()th anniversary will be July 20, with that day proclaimed by the mayor and council in honor of the group. Zions Bank, public finance division, was approved as financial advisers for the citys d. See "DAVIS BEAT," p. AS For delivery problems, please call us before 10 a.m. Wednesdays at: 295-225- 1, ext 119 or 120 Tax watchdogs hone game plan BY WARREN PETTEY Clipper Staff Writer - The BOUNTIFUL group formed in response to the for the proposed replacement Bountiful Recreation Center is h rapidly sketching out its game plan. And w'ith a scheduled August 3 vote on the issue, there isnt much game time left. Hugh Williams, a spokesperson for the group. Citizens for Tax Fairness (CTF), says they, along with representatives from Xcel Spa & Fitness, Aspire and the Utah Taxpayers Association have been planning a public awareness cam paign. Their message is that the proposed $23 million South Davis Cities Recreation Center (SDCRC) with private unfairly competes industry and is excessive for the needs of south Davis County. According to Williams. Xcel and Aspire, two area health and fitness clubs, believe that the SDCRCs fitness elements are the perfect chemistry for their demise. The SDCRC, according to recent remarks by Bountiful City Manager who has worked two Tom Hardy will have a years on the project fitness area. Since the SDCRC would be funded by property tax, some ot money from both Xcel and Aspire would fund the new facility, if This means that if. as approved. CTF claims, the fitness areas of the SDCRC are direct competition with the private fitness industry', they would be forced, by law, to fund their riv al. "They're (Xcel and Aspire) very worried," Williams said. Accordingly, the private fitness industry along with the tax groups plan to buy large ad space in newspapers ami create signs alerting the public to the "problem. double- "Well have a 48-foo- t, S See "TAX," p. A5 Historic tours to highlight Handcart Days BY TOM BUSSELBERG Clipper News Editor - BOUNTIFUL History buffs can visit historic Bountiful sites with someone else doing the driving, thanks to every hour bus tours (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.), a new addition to the city's annual Handcart Days celebration. Also new this year, note 1 landcart Days chairs Les and Jennette Paskett, R See "HISTORIC' p. A12 'Bigger, better' Festival Days coming July 10 BY BOB MICKELSON Clipper Staff Writer of Announcements use some make of annual often events upcoming term like "bigger and better" to refer to the latest edition, even when its not true. But Farmington City can make the claim with confidence when heralding the 2(X)4 version of its Festival Days. yearly celebration Scheduled for Saturday, July 10, this year's event will be able to take advantage of new and improved picnic boweries, a new stage, a recently rose garden and, most noticeably, the Community Center building, all in the Main City Park. We feel these new additions to the park will said really enhance this years celebration, Festival Days chair Mike Heining. And residents will be able to tour the new Community Center during a special open house. Aside from the above new features, however, Saturdays celebration will follow, basically, the same pattern as past events, with one exception. One other new public edifice, the Farmington Historical Museum, will be dedicated on Friday FARMINGTON JERICHO ROAD will headline the entertainment for this year's Farmington Festival Days. evening. The ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. at 1(X) North Main Street. Saturday's slate, meanwhile, begins at 6 a.m. in the swimming pool lobby where registration for the annual 5K and 10K races will be held. At 7 a.m., just a stone's throw away, a flag ceremony with be conducted at the community center. Moments later, the 5K, 10K and bike racing events will take the starting gun. Celebration goers won't want to miss breakfast in the park, 7:30-- 9 a.m., featuring Roy and Barbara Renchers fabulous French toast with ham or sausage, fresh fruit, milk and orange juice on the side. The cost is $3 per person or $15 per family (ages 3 years and under eat free, as do 5K, 10K and bike racers). Tickets for both breakfast and dinner, Heining reminded, are available at the city offices. Cited for their years of service to the community, 2004 Grand Marshals Wallace and Ruth Gatrell will lead the Festival Days Parade down Main Street beginning at 10 a.m. The route follows Main south to State Street then west to 200 West. Activities will then move on to the park, where food, fun, games, booths and free entertainment await from 1 1 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Folks can take a break from 3:30 to 6 p.m., resting up for a delicious Dinner in the Park, 8 p.m. 6-- See "BIGGER, p. AS |