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Show Davis County Clipper AroundDavis Tuesday, September GC interviews most children ever BY TDM BUSSELBERC Clipper News Editor WOODS CROSS - More children were interviewed at the Childrens Justice Center (CJC) in August than ever, its director told the Bountiful Exchange Club Thursday. Doug Miller spoke to the club and also accepted a $500 check from the service club, which is a strong advocate of preventing child and sexual abuse, and of CJC activities. When we look at the trend over the year, we see the summer months have more cases that tend to come in, Miller children of all said. Fifty-fiv- e ages were interviewed at the facility, which is one of about a dozen across the state set up as y places. They are designed so that children can tell their stories, recount the trauma of the alleged crimes against them, one time in one place, rather than potentially being shuffled from one government agency to another. Staff on hand are trained to deal specifically with children, as well. A team has been set up that includes a prosecutor paid for by Davis County to work with CJC cases, exclusively from law with detectives along enforcement agencies across the State Child county, Protective Services investigators, victim advocates, as well as representatives of Youth Corrections, Adult Probation and Parole, a Davis School District representative, as well as someone from the State - the Farmington City Planning Commission. But it wasnt all that surprising either, since even the engineers the move suggesting s be given away as a fundraiser for the Children's Justice Center, which has seen more clients than ever during the past year. GIANT PLAYHOUSE will Attorney Generals Office. Without groups like the Exchange Club, many, many others that contribute, and our through fundraising events, we wouldnt be able to provide those kinds of services; Miller said. It makes a huge difference. The CJC runs two major fundraisers each year: a golf tournament at Davis Golf Course in June, hosted by pro Bruce Summerhays; and a gingerbread village fundraiser in conjunction with Farmingtons Christmas Home Tour. Currently, a giant playhouse built by Sahara Construction of West Bountiful will be sold off to generate more funds for the facility while also building he said. Most more at all, people acknowledge that it takes place, that it needs to be dealt with. There may be some denial that its happening in their own community he said of perceptions by some people. CJCs have been set up in major communities throughout the state over the past decade. Strong community support was sought to construct and maintain these facilities. For example, the Bountiful Exchange Club was among those groups that provided funding initially to help get the Davis County facility into operation. information more For about the CJC call awareness. Those interested may pay $10 to be entered into a drawing. A lot of the cases dont have to go to trial, Miller said. Were seeing more rapid, better resolution for the child. Often, when alleged perpetrators view videotapes of the children involved, they often agree to a plea bargain. I wouldnt say our cases are more benign or egregious than in the past, just more of the samel Miller said. I think if you go back in time, people were sexually abusing children, but it was seen as an absurd concept. Thats not the case any 451-356- United Way: 'We need to stretch' BY TOM BUSSELBERC Seattle. mother Wendy her story of recounted Shupe academic and economic success she is working hard to create for herself and her two children. Her experiences were recounted a month ago in the Clipper when she spoke to a of the Family gathering Connection Center (FCC). I grew up in Centerville, never thought I would be in need, she said, recounting getting married at 19 and finally leaving her abusive husband several years later. Ive had to fight to make it, to learn how to not fall back into the same (bad) situation, Shupe said. I didnt receive a handout; she said of the help she received from the FCC and others. The most profound thing for me was to get As on my report card (from Weber State University). I didnt think I could do it, she said. Having someone else believe in me made it possible for me to believe in myself! Single Editor - LAYTON United Way supporters need to stretch, they were told during the kickoff luncheon meeting for their 2004-0- 5 campaign. A couple of hundred supporters and representatives of human resource recipient agencies attended the session at the Conference Center in one of the first Layton groups to use facilities there. Michael Bouwhuis, United and Way board chairman regional president of Davis Applied Technology College, asked supporters to stretch to the point of reaching a $1.4 million campaign fundraising goal. We need to stretch. Weve reached a classical pinnacle, of about $1 million a year, year after year. Its been elusive to get past that. We need to do better; Bouwhuis said. While our goal is to increase the level of funds for allocation, we have a monumental task just to continue the current level of funding we provide our member agencies, in order to help those in need in Davis County said Bill George, human resource manager for Boeing Company, resource development chairman for the campaign. The economy in general and a growing population has increased contributed to for funding, which is requests up approximately 64 percent. Tliis year we are asking the community to pull together to help offset these elements! United Way is a leader in bringing programs, organizations and people together to make an impact that matters, Bouwhuis said. Thousands of local families are being left behind. The challenges facing our neighbors in need are too complex for one agency to solve alone. It takes smart planning, teamwork, coordination and leadership, facing an application deadline for state highway funds to help build whatever traffic control feature is agreed upon. Once a decision is made. Hirst added, theres no going back. Commission members were also split when it came to considering site plan approval for a new Division of Motor Vehicle building proposed for 200 W 200 South. The major concern is over how the new center would around traffic impact Farmington Junior High when students are arriving or leaving school. FARMINGTON Obtaining a consensus on a proat posal to install a round-a-bothe 1075 WestShepard Lane intersection proved difficult during Thursday nights meeting of child-friendl- Clipper News drives commission in circles Clipper Staff Writer CO RADIO NEWSCASTEiyCOHOST and Centerville Grant Nielsen served as emcee for United Way he said. United Way provides the foundation for a network of services that help people United become Way is a leader in bringing together compassionate programs, organizations, and people to make an impact that matters in our community he said. When we recognize problems, we can contribute time, money and other resources, said Grant Nielsen, radio cohost of The Grant & Amanda Show on KSL Radio, and a Centerville resident. United Way provides an umbrella that goes to help so manyl he said. Every community has some issue. A contribution can be used for preventative measures. For example, it costs an average of $68 per young person for dental care vs. $1 if preventative efforts are taken before major problems develop, Nielsen said, adding, There are many other examples where we need to raise the bar. When we make those contributions, we can prevent many problems. I spend $235 a year on Super Big Gulps, he contin resident kickoff. ued, noting that amount could go a long way toward helping United Way, and Davis County or saving that 50 people cents on a candy bar, etc. Nielsen has been involved with United Way for many years, he said, starting many years ago while working in acknowledged the feature may not be the ultimate solution to traffic control in the area. Commission members were on the propossplit opinion-wis- e al. Eventually they decided they wanted CRS Engineer's Paul Hirst to prepare a similar presentation on the comparative effectiveness of a traditional traf- Farmington city planner David Peterson reported, however, that the city had not yet received an expected traffic report from the developer. Lack of a report led commission member Keith Klundt to motion site plan approval be denied. John Montgomery seconded the motion and joined Klundt and Cindy Royball in voting in favor. But, Bart Hill, Jim Talbot and no. Kevin Poll voted Commission chair Cory Ritz broke the 3 tie with a no vote. Montgomery later offered a substitute motion the matter be tabled until the traffic data, along is with other information, received. He was seconded by Royball. fic signal. would be The round-a-bo100 feet in diameter at the outside of the circle, while the island would be 66 feet in diameter. The plan proposed Thursday included just a single lane of traffic around the feature. 3-- Employing computerized graphics, engineers not only demonstrated how it would impact traffic today, but 10 years or so down the road when comin the area is mercial build-oreached. At that time, its expected 200 more vehicles than a ut round-a-bo- handle will Other members of the would normally be traveling on Shepard. That means, without additional measures to direct traffic away from the Shepard1075 West intersection, the feature could fail within 15 years. Hirst told the commission that a light signal does allow for greater higher end traffic But such a signal would be less than 600 feet away from signals at the 89 frontage road. Highway Putting in another signal that close could cause as many problems as it solves. But, when asked for information on the signal option, engi- neers reported they had not constructed a model for it. the Further complicating issue is the fact Farmington is esorts 200 nee includes airfare. dayslgO flights oat diving arid unlimited shor orTdivriMfrii ransportatio available 8 ft HD Fiberglass Step Ladder Sale $ 48.88 reg. $84.9 33 pc Skill Multi Drive set - reg. $24.99 Sale $ 9.99 EZ Care 5 pc Paint Tray Set - reg. $10.69 Sale $ 4.99 65 W Indoor Reflector Lamps - reg. $ 1 0.79 Sale $ 4.49 Lumber&lSupp 90South MainStreet Bountiful Utah'295-237.- 1 IMffl!l)CiiS$teDgiEES& QtESSffMtflTP BOUNTIFUL PHYSICAL THERAPY aiaM jisiiaBi SPORTSMEOieirJE WelWan Adult & Senior Rehabilitation ( Medicare Preferred Provider ) Knee, Shoulder, Hip & Ankle Rehabilitation Sports & Orthopedic Injuries Back & Neck PainHeadaches Industrial Injuries equtted by924 4-- Comer Insurance Accepted J SS1. Hand Rehabilitation IT'S TIME! 429 W. 500 S. Bountiful Ut. 856-500- 0 556-863- 6 Scuba certification classes Sept 21st & Oct 5th Advanced Open Water classes Sept 28th com- mission, Jim Talbot and Kevin Poff, felt the developer, Sam Brady Architects, has already provided sufficient information on traffic. They cast the only negative votes in a 2 decision. The last item of business on the agenda was a request from Oakridge Country Club, to amend a conditional use permit. Oakridge is preparing to build a new club house and now wants to bring in three temporary trailers to provide office space, restroom and dining facilities in the interim. The request to amend the conditional use permit was vote with unanimous granted by one caveat. Commission members requested the club do what it could to see the temporary facilities are as aesthetically pleasing as possible. JMflaSuz. H4p ts Just Around Th All I fl W rr i I it IM. 2004 Round-a-bo- ut BYBOBMKXBSON O' 14, 2925011 0 |