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Show Editorial: Countys Emission Program Running Smooth If you arc one of the unlucky ones who must register their cars in the next year, the Davis program County will cost you $9 for an emissions inspection. And if you are one of the very unlucky ones, your car will fail and end up costing more money for repairs and adjustments to bring your emissions up to standards. But the program is running smoother than had been anticipated and is a remarkably well organized program when one considers the time frame county officials had to work auto-emissio- ns with. Since the Legislature mandated the program last summer, the Davis County Environmental At That means people as far cial some stations during speina sales, the of price safety away as Syracuse and Clinton would have had to drive to a lo- spection can be under a dollar.- Health Division has been working diligently to get a program started which would satisfy the state and Environmental Protection Agency. Davis County officials have made a wise decision in taking the best out of other programs such as one in Phoenix and resisting the temptation to be strayed from their course. For example, a company offered their services to the Health Department claiming a centralized program is the best and most convenient way to operate a testing service. If the proposal had been accepted, today there would be three central testing centers in Davis County instead of the current 42 decentralized stations. - The program has also been set up to benefit the motorist by making sure their car is tuned right and vehicle emission control devices functioning properly. Many people with minor adjustments will save more than the $9 fee by getting better gas mileage. And at the same time, their exhaust pipes will be emitting less emissions-stu-ff you and I must breathe. Of course there are drawbacks to the program. Many cars commute through Davis County boundaries daily contributing to the high levels of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide in the. air. cation in Layton for an auto test. Under the decentralized pro- gram, several certified emissions stations are in your city right now with that number expected to double as the program continues on. And these numerous stations will soon be competing for customers by lowering the maximum $9 fee for an emissions test. The same thing happened with the State Auto Safety Inspection program. As soon as enough stations came on line, the price for an inspection lowsysered as the tem took over. se While Salt Lake County motorists are under a similar program, Weber and Utah County motorists are not. The EPA has mandated a 30 percent reduction level in emissions and that means the county has set standards guaranteeing at least 30 percent of the vehicles tested will fail. If the county does not meet this number, then the standards will be raised until they do. But the program has been forced on Davis County and while motorists may grumble and complain, theres nothing that can be done except comply. If the state had stood up to the EPA, possible sanctions could have resulted in the loss of mil lions of dollars of federal high- way funds to Utah. And the program is convenient for most motorists., Emissions tests average about 10 to IS minutes and most cars that are taken care of will pass. Others who fail will benefit from rethat is pairs such as a tune-u- p in cars most to bring adequate should The program compliance. also bring a needed clamp-dow- n oh people who tamper with their emissions control devices such as using regular gasoline in an unleaded gas tanks. This practise is not only illegal, but pollutes the air as cheapskates strive to save a few cents by using the cheaper, regular gasoline. . Page 4A North tdition Lakeside Review Wednesday, April 11, 1984 Street Talk: Is a Ferry to Antelope Island Beneficial? A couple of years ago,' the state bought the rest of Antelope Island so the residents of the state could en- joy the beauty of the peculiar desert sea island. But now the road to the is- land is not passable and vistors cant enjoy the park. Recently, talk of creating a ferry service to the island has been discussed. The Lakeside Review went out on the street to see what ar- ea residents felt about the proposed boat service. ' S ' t . . ' Scott Madsen, North Salt Jeannine Cahoon, Woods Lake Cross it will be benefito those who want to get to the island. The state should subsidize it so it would increase tourism. It is a state attraction. And Ive been to the island, but its not my favorite place, its more interesting to tour- j ists. much good about the park, out there but I understand the people who go out on motorcycles like it. But the rest of the public gets bothered by the flies and knots. Even though Ive not even been out there a ferry would be fun to ride on. ! Guest Column several community leaders to express their opinions and ideas in a special guest column. These columns are the expressions of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the LakeSIDNEY S. GOFF KAYSVILLE Discipline. The word makes parents uneasy, surfacing memories of unpleasant, angry, frustrating experiences. Parents and children alike do not like to think about discipline but the time has come when it needs to be dealt with, needs to be met head on, it needs to be put back into our public schools. Im not talking about teachers disciplining students or principals disciplining students. Im suggesting that it is time for parents to be responsible for their own childrens behavior in the classroom. Impossible", you may declare! I cant police my child while hes away from home. When hes at school it is the schools responsibility to teach. It is the parents obligation to send well behaved children into the classroom to be taught. An idealistic proposal," you say. Not really. It could easily be incorporated into our school system if we, the public, desired it. Just imagine Eutopia quiet, respectful students arriving daily at school. Each convinced by their parents that they are to use all of their energy to learn. There would be- no more teasing, tormenting and disruptive behavior to distract from the educational process. I propose that educators have the right to expect parents help in restoring respect and cooperation to the classroom. If the school leaders were assured of public support, behavior modification plans could easily begin and the results would be tremendously positive. There are schools in the Jordan School District who have al- - - begun this process. Children are given rules to obey. If the rules are broken, a chain of natural consequences are then set into motion. A first offender would be warned, a second of er , Danielle Burnham, Far- mington If it didnt cost to My family has been there but I havet. Its one of Utahs few recreational areas and we dont want to waste are resources. Yes, much. Why Give Handicapped Can Keep Countries Our Money? TheirEditorPets -- side Review ready fense would require a loss of a .privilege. A third pffense would involve a talk with the principal. After these measures, children would be sent home. Perhaps it sounds harsh but it does put the responsibility where it belongs - with the child and with his parents. I believe that parents would soon discover that having Johnny around all day and having to put up with his bad behavior when he should be at school is not very pleasant. The situation would be critical. Johnnys be- havior would have to be dealt with immediately so he could go back to school. Another alternative might be asking parents to sit with an offending child outside the classroom where the parent would help the student with his school work, A few years ago at a conference I was parent-teachinformed that my childs actions were disruptive to the class. I informed the teacher that she did hot have to put up with this and told her to call me if it happened in the future and I would come to school, remove him from the classroom and work with him in the library. I told her that I would not let him return to class until he had made a decision to improve. This action, however, was not necessary for the mere threat of having mother at school encouraged my child to change his actions. Both he and his teacher seemed surpised that I would take such action. However, my determination to do so was a solution to the problem. Children can control themselves. They can show respect and courtesy to their teachers and fellow classmates, but many have chosen not to do so. There is nothing in our school system at this time that will encourage a change in attitudes. . If you are concerned about problems with our schools as I am, we need to ask ourselves a difficult question. Who is ultimately responsible for our childrens behavior and school performance? If we are truly honest with ourselves, we will have to decide that' we as par ents must assume that ' Barry DeHaan, Clinton No. I dont feel there is a lot to see out at Antelope Is-- , land. I feel the road was waste. The facilities are just subject to vandalism Letters to Editor Put Discipline Back In School The Lakeside Review has asked Yes, I I myself enjoy going out there just to get away or to have a picnic. It would be a business attraction. Instead of just driving out to the lake one could enjoy the feeling of being on the lake. do. I havent heard that Im sure cial Jess Patrick, Bountiful ' Review Editor: The federal debt is fast approaching $1.5 trillion. How can the President and congressional representatives justify recently giving an additional amount above our regular contribution to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? This was done in order that bankers could be paid interest owed by bank- -' rupt countries, especially Poland. Argentina cannot pay interest that is 90 days overdue. ' U.S. banks, under federal law, would be compelled to report reduced earnings for the first quarter of 1984. In order to rescue Argentina--th- e banks who made bad loans--$50- 0 million is guaranteed by the U.S. taxpayers and four Latin American countries plus Argentina. Mexico a guarantor has its own financial, problems. We taxpayers have agreed to provide $300 million during the next several weeks to Argentina. The $500 million will pay banks interest, 90 days past due. Senate Republican Larry South Dakota said U.S. taxpayers are bailing which made bad loans. Pressler also predicted the U.S. would pay at least $400 million, of the $500 million within a- year. Many years ago a Soviet leader said they would watch the U.S, spend itself into oblivion. We are practically there. Halley Thomas Bountiful Pres-sle- r. out-bank- s - Review Beginning in October of this year, the elderly and handicapped, living in government housing, will go longer have to give up their beloved pet. The Letter Policy Lakeside Review encourages letters to the editor as a way of allowing citizens to speak out on issues that involve tie local community. However, the Review is responsible for what is printed in the newspaper and will not publish letters which are deemed to be libelous or in bad taste. All letters must be signed by the author and accompanied by an address and phone number. Address all letters to. Review Editor, Lakeside Review, 2146 N. Main, Layton, Utah 84041, or 145 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010. A bill, sponsored, by Rep.' Mario Biaggi, of New York, will make it mandatory, to allow the elderly and handicapped to keep their pets. If management refuses this privilege, government funding, will be withdrawn. This is a long, overdo, bill that is humane and intelligent In the near future, this new ap proach will extend to all re sponsible renters, in all types of housing. Of course, the none an- imal tenants must be considered and respected too. But forcing anyone to give up their pal, is heartless and unnatural. A world devoid of our fellow creatures would be empty and not worth living in. We owe Representative Biaggi, a big thanks. He worked hard and long to get this bill passed. I only wish we had a lot more like him: He deserves a place next to Saint Frances, of Osisie, (patron Saint for the animals.) God bless you Mr. Biaggi. Leigh Engelbrecht Bountiful Karin Britten Farmington Lynn Bradak Farmington Lakeside Review a $2 Srcaato TTjfca prise ...if its taken by a shoplifter, its high! First, the shoplifter can be sued by the merchant for the price of the sweater, plus court costs,1 attorneys' fees and more. And the merchant keeps the sweater. Then the shoplifter .can face criminal prosecution and a police record that may close the door to good jobs, an education, even loans. The pripe of a $20 sweater? If it's shoplifted, its too high. FOR ALL THE NEWS OF YOUR COMMUNITY o 3 a EACH WEDNESDAY ff Utah Comh"wee 'r S |