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Show Page , f - Editorial The death of popular 4th Circuit Court Judge Cornell McKay Jensen is cause for sorrow among his friends, colleagues and neighbors. The judge had sat on the Clearfield bench for 2 years and had earned a reputation as a compassionate, fair dispenser of justice. n for He also was his concern for his communi i 1 well-know- 'A county-wid- e library system including all Davis County cities seems the most logical and mutually advantageous way to provide library service to all county resi- dents. Unfortunately, tradition on the part of Kaysville and pride on the part of Layton are keeping officials in those cities from joining the county system. Kaysville repeatedly cites the fact that the city has always had its own library as a reason to continue to maintain a separate library for Kaysville residents and force those residents to pay extra to use Davis County facilities or travel north or south to use libraries in neighboring 5 i i counties. , The small Kaysville City t f non-ficti- on advanced educational ' deavors. en- - The building housing the library in Kaysville is historic, but old. It is obvious that renovation or expansion will be necessary in coming years at substantial cost to the city. In Layton, city officials are at a stalemate with county library personnel and commissioners since the city pulled out of the county library system to protest the lack of plans to build a county branch library in the city. Hal-Ver- There are five (5) crossings that come out of this subdivision, and go south across 44000 South and empty into a vacant field that is between 4000 South and the North Park elementary The branch library had been promised by previousgroups of officials, but the plans were delayed when economic growth in the county was curbed ,by national and local conditions. It will be many years before Layton can accumulate enough revenue to build and maintain its own library. It is an expensive venture, and seems unnecessary when the county library system is already functioning, offering immediate service. If Kaysville and Layton both joined the county system, it might become possible to build a branch library which could serve residents of both cities. The branch may be possible sooner if all cities contribute than if officials in Layton and Kaysville continue with the status quo. i No, not the only ones, but they have a great deal to lose, so do we as adults and as human beings, when we cant work together to help each other. It. Mark Bardwell Roy Council Has Head In the Sand ' Review Editor: Come on Roy City Council-- where are your priorities? I attended the Roy City Council meeting on April 17, 1984 concerning the safety of our chil- FY-8- 4. . - safe-ty--R- Letters to Editor Cra-gu- Fifth Graders City Council Bountifuls RDA a Wolf Enjoy Book Hurting Land Value In Sheepskin Performances A . dren. Im very upset over the outcome. , 4000 South is becoming more heavily traveled every day and the lives of our children are in danger trying to cross that street, and still you favor not to supresults. Last Tuesday, April 17, 1984, port the mothers efforts in getSchool. There are approximately 450 a public hearing was held in the ting a crossing guard. must be a As you put children that have occasion to Roy City Council room. Most of the citizens who live on 4000 sidewalk put down 4000 South use these crossings. Many, espethe South were in attendance. The to get a crossing guard-y- et cially the younger ones, are drivresidents dont want to disturb en . to school because , their citizens on 4000 South had cirand sprinkler systems. parents are very concerned culated a petition to get the their trees was not an issue, when sidewalk" stopped. They were Money about the safety there. There asked directly, so were residents that because been a accidents number of have upset they thought does this mean that they put the and near accidents on that street. someone was trying to ram life of a tree over the life of a The speed limit on that street something down their throats. child? is 35 mph. There are crossings, Those city councilment presWhat happened to the eight and there are signs that say Pe- ent attempted to present to this foot easement ruling? Many Hal destrian Crossings but people highly emotional group the facts Vern residents have had fences still maintain or exceed the 35 of the situation and did an extorn down or have been denied ' for did not without poor They job. regard tremely mph speed, stand up" 'and explain the retaining walls because that was individuals in or near the cross' ings. rights of easement that the city city property. Now when that property is needed for a sidewalk For the past three years, some has, nor did they offer any alter. for our children and their reI natives to a 9'h foot easement concerned citizens and have Council chose to put searched avenues to improve the which would cut a great deal in the sand and igtheir heads from the the small those of situation. Moving yards safety the nore danger. street further south, putting up living on 4000 South. Due to the I wonder if a city project was lights, getting five crossing emotional tone of the meeting scheduled down 4000 S. would the council voted not pursue guards, an overpass. There is onthe residents have a choice to acly one street that runs south the issue any further". Only one from 4000 South. That is 2175 councilman voted to pursue the cept or reject it? Come on Roy City Council West. The viable solution seems issue. That was councilman Those who got the safety get your priorities straight, or is to be to have a crossing guard, and flashing lights at this inter- question started are not trying to this just another case of minorisection. This would be great, exram anything down anyones ty rule? Remember election days come around. do cept that then the children throat. We are attempting to Karlene Marshall would have to walk in the street gain safety for our children.. The children are the only los Roy (4000 South) to get to the cross- - High School. ! ' After having talked with the State Department of Highways safety people, and discussing the above listed options, it seems that the only viable solution is to get the children to one crossing at 2175 West. To do this safely, a sidewalk on the north side of 4000 South to allow them safe access was proposed. This sidewalk then acting as a collector for the five streets to get the children to a safe crossing with a guard and a light. Since the cost of putting sidewalks on the north side of 4000 South would be severely prohibitive to the citizens living on 4000 South, the Roy City Council applied for a grant from the Small Cities Community Development block Grant Program This application for $35,000 was presented to the Weber County Planning commission, with apparent favorable For approximately the past 31 n years, citizens of subdivision in Roy have attempted to get the City Council to do something about the safety of the children who have to cross 4000 South Street, going South, between 1900 West and 2275 West to go to school at North Park Elementary, Sand Ridge Junior High, and Roy missed. ers.1 ing. Review Editor: 7. Library is convenient and offers a good variety of childrens books, but its stock of adult fiction and and reference books cannot meet the diverse needs! of Kaysville residents, many of whom are high school students who are preparing' for i Walkway of the comprehensive mental health program for Davis He1 County from 1976-7was active in Kiwanis and, other community and church organizations. Judge Jensen will be ment to the prestigious Utah Judicial Council as the representative of the Utah Circuit Court Judges Association. He deserved the recognition. Judge Jensen was past chairman of the Davis Coun ,f Stop Safe County Library Makes Sense : r, f t t t It was ironic that Judge Jensens passing came-jus- t one week after his appoint- lt Emotions ty Alcoholic Rehabilitation Council and a member of the council at the time of his death. He served as chairman ty and his work to improve it. ?, Lakeside Review Wednesday, May 2, 1 984 Letters to Editor 4 Judge Jensen Loss Felt Jt, ; 4A North Edition n. ; Review Editor: Editor Citizens of Clearfield wake up. Review Your illustrious City Fathers are about to do it to you again. The majority of citizens many times opposed the city council as they violated the city master plan and ordinances. But our numbers dwindled due to disgust and finally allowed them to push through their actions because of an almost vacant chamber. One of the biggest monuments to our City Fathers and their divine wisdom is the Layton Hills Mall, which due to their bun- , gling should have been Clear- fields. Your property values have already decreased because of the impact of the burn plant and its reduced pollution control standards. Reputable real estate appraisers have given testimony that our property values will decrease 0 percent. Home owners in Valhalla and Sundowners are experiencing reduced real estate appraisals because of the burn plant which has already created an economic obsolescence to this community. Try to obtain first or second mortgage money for homes in the near proximity (six miles radius) and you will see big money lenders are not interested, because years downstream they realize it will be difficult to retrieve invested monies. 10-2- Review Editor: Who is Bountifuls Mr. Larsens 5th grade at wolf-in-a-shee-ps coat? Could it be the RDA? i National celebrated Library Many different groups of students in the class organized themselves and chose different books to dramatize for different classes in the Week, April . Were not forcing the Corn Crib to move. Were not forcing the 4th Street Games out, explains the city administration. Shipley Associates bought the property and those two businesses are renting on a basis, so of course, they face the possibility of being asked to vacate. Talk about a twisted tale! Now who in their right mind, having observed the capricious nature of the RDA, would sign lease anywhere on in a within the Bountiful RDA area? This land deal, about which Mr. Sloan, owner of the Corn Crib, cries foul, is the RDAs concoction. Remember your chemistry terms? The RDA was a catalyst, something which binds two or. more elements but which does not become part of the compound. On June 28, 1982, the RDA earmarked the Smedley property. They have bought and sold it, in essence becoming the broker between Smedley and Shimonth-to-mon- long-ter- Crestview Elementary in Layton th m pley Associates. .Who else has had any more to do with the transactions on this property? Who else would have been in a better position to give those two small businesses ample warning? Who is in a better position now to help those businesses stay in Bountiful? And Neighbors, do not be apathetic-an- d who, to hear the exchanges in let them ride roughshod the meetings, is washing their over you. Councilmen Chandlers hands of the two businesses? in his campaign flyer promised a One name answers all counts--th- e good home owner base - hold Bountiful Redevelopment him to it. Under the Civil Rights AgencyCity Council. Jack C. Billings Act, our elected officials are liaBountiful ble for any decision that condemns or destroys property values, especially for losses incurred as the result of garbage disposal. It is time to stand up and be counted and take whatThe Lakeside Review ever measure is necessary to proencourages letters to the editect our quality of life. We may tor as a way of allowing citinot regain all our losses but we zens to speak out on issues will ensure that future legislators that involve tie local commu5-- school, K-- 3. ' 4. t The teachers had to judge the The groups groups from also went to the library to perform for other classes. One teacher was so impressed that she went out and bought the book for her class members to Arbys is now serving breakfast. A real croissant breakfast like no one elses. We have authentic French croissants, made from folded layers of soft, light, buttery pastry. Warm, flaky and good. If youd like a croissant, filled with your choice of fresh eggs, sizzling bacon, ham, freshly sauteed mushrooms and cheese... 9 read. melt-in-the-mo- There were so many people that were performing in other classes that Mr. Larsen said, I had to throw my schedule out bdwf' the window. The climax to the weeks activities occured on Friday when most of the class members, including Mr. Larsen, dressed up as their favorite book character. Three very sharp women from Kaysville, who were former school teachers, were invited to' be the judges of the book-characte- The students were judged on their costumes and how they answered twd key questions. Those questions were: - Why did you choose that particular book character? What was the most interesting scene or part in that (those) books? There were six top winners who received special ribbons, certificates; and points. All other characters were awarded an Honorable Mention. . ' 2- -, It" was a very reading - stimulating week resulting in many worth-whil- e experiences. Crestview Elementary Fifth Graders Letter Policy i i 4 4 I will listen to those who elected them. If we can stop a president who did wrong, we can surely stop a city running rampant. , . Warner R. Owens - Clearfield nity. However, (he1 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. 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