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Show 2A Lakeside Review, Wednesday, December 17, 1986 03LCKS BRYON SAXTON Review staff To many of us here SALT LAKE CITY Another g elected official has jumped on the political bandwagon and has plans to push the passage of an amendment allowing the state to raise its 55 mile per hour speed limit. Congressman Jim Hansen, who recently defeated a bid for his seat by Gunn McKay in a close November campaign, has indicated that in the upcoming 100th Congress, he plans to push for passage of the amendment, which will allow individual states to raise the speed limit to 65 mph Utah and the West, the 55 mph law is one of the most frustrating federal laws on the books high-rankin- on - Congressman Jim Hansen terstates, adding, however, that he cannot support an increased speed limit along the heavily populated Wasatch Front And Hansen agrees. Its time to modify this outdated law, Hansen sai& I offered an amendment to the highway bill last August which lost by only 20 votes. Support for a change in the law is growing daily, and I have every confidence that my amendment will pass in the 100th rural inter- non-congest- books. in states. Last month Gov. Norman started the push for the speed limit change when he conveyed in a public statement his support lor the 10 mile per hour increase. Bangerter, in a November release issued to Congress to shed light on origins of the speed limit law, said he supports a higher speed limit on rural in- Ban-gert- er Congress. Hansen said To many of us here in Utah and the West, the 55 mph law is one of the most frustrating federal laws on the Hansen said the speed limit limitation unnecessarily consumes time, robs productivity, and frustrates drivers. The amendment I am proposing would provide flexibility and reason to the current law, and would return a degree of decision-makin- g authority to the states." Bangerter referred to the speed limit issue as a critical one that must be addressed by congress in order to avoid federal highway funds from being withheld from the state. He said the amount withheld from the state could amount to nearly $10 million over the next three years. Congress passed the 55 mph law back in the early 1970s as a measure during a worldwide oil crunch, then, acfuel-savi- ng knowledging safety benefits, made it permanent Hansen said the highway legislation is expected to be one of the first items on the agenda when the 100th Congress goes into session at the first of the year. Stan pnoto oy nooert Hegan into the Scrooge and Marley Accounting House for the holidays. No humbug here; however, one employee did mention she had to beg a check to buy the office Christmas tree. DOING A Christmas Carol" their own way, Jon "Bob Cratchit" Petersen (left) and Bill Scrooge" Cooley have turned their certified public accountants' firm of Cooley, Willis and Associates in Kaysville O Witt said according to the BRYON SAXTON Review staff re- port, public school enrollment for SALT LAKE CITY The the entire state rose from 403,305 great rise in student population is students in 1985 to 415,994 stufinally beginning to slow, even in dents in 1986, which is more Davis County. than 6 percent below what the According to recent projections state had anticipated for the year. the states school enrollments are However, that does not mean starting to slow down or remain every school district in the state stable, which is a bit of good is showing the same signs of news for the states financial slowing. It is leveling off, but it still outlook, says a researcher. Although Utah school enroll- means (the Davis School District) ments will continue to climb, the will have 32,000 students in its increases will be elementary schools and 24,000 much less than what they have students in the secondary been in the immediate past, said schools, said Bonnie Durrance Alan Witt, executive director for Doyle, spokesperson for the Dathe Utah Foundation, a private vis district. research organization. Doyle said during the next five year-to-ye- ar KIMBER JOHNSTON Review correspondent A young Ogden womROY an is able to look forward to Christmas with her family this year, at least partially due to the efforts of a Roy man who pulled' her from the icy water of the Weber River following an acci- dent on Thanksgiving Day. On Nov. 27 Vicki Peterson of 'Ogden was driving to her house for Thanksgiving ; dinner from the Brigham Young University campus. When Peterson reached River-dal- e Road, the tie rod broke on the car, causing her to lose control. She swerved and crossed par-'en- ts JO-AN- years the districts secondary schools will show student increases of 519 students or better, while the elementary, schools will not show a decline in student enrollment until the year 1991-9Enrollment is leveling off, but it is still a horrendous problem, Doyle said, adding, and it is certainly not disappearing. Doyle said the districts enrollment problems are getting better than they have been. And Foundation officials agree. The Davis County School District is one of the fastest growing school districts within the state, Witt said. As a matter of fact the Davis district is the second district, only behind 2. fastest-g- rowing the divider, hitting another car and jumped. I didnt think head on. Her vehicle tumbled about how cold it was until I over the cement rail into the was already in. Weber River. Craig Thornock of 5960 S. 2560 W., Roy, was driving with his wife, Alta, when the couple witnessed the accident and pulled off the road to help. When Thornock reached the bank of the river, he said, he didnt think anyone could have possibly survived. He said he saw a shoe pop up and got a sick feeling in his stomach. He then saw Peterson floating about 15 feet downstream. I didnt stop to think, said Thornock. I pulled my coat off Thornock spent 15 minutes in the icy river, which at times got up to his ears, as he tried to pull Peterson to the bank. Mitch Goddard of Roy and Mark Monkres of Ogden helped to pull Peterson out of the water along with an unidentified man who was working on his car in the nearby trailer court By the time I got out of the I water, said Thornock, couldnt feel my arms from the shoulders down. It was extremely difficult to get her out. I was exhausted. the Granite School District, which happens to be the largest in the state. But even with the large growth, the Davis district will probably slow down some from what they have been experiencing. Witt projected that within the next two years the growth of the states student enrollment would fall from a 13,000 student increase to a 7,000 student increase. The Davis district is going to be growing faster than a majority of the other districts, but will incur a slowdown during the next several years, he said. In fact, the Foundation projections show that if present trends continue there will be little or no I growth in Utah enrollments by the middle of the 1990 decade, Witt said. Factors behind the statewide student slowdown stem from "the number of live births (during the last six years) in Utah being by 4,600 babies. Other contributing factors inof popclude a net ulation from the state, and a statewide policy that requires of age by children be September 1 before they are allowed to enroll in the kindergarten program. Witt said the delayed enrollment has the tendency to slow down enrollment growth. ed five-yea- rs And Utah Foundation officials feel the student slowdown will throw some assistance toward the states sluggish economy. . Foundation analysts emphaof Utahs major financial problems during the past decade has been that Utah enrollments were rising at the same time that enrollments in most other states were declining," Witt size that one said. Reports show that between the school and the 1985-8- 6 years, enrollments in Utah schools climbed by more than 30 percent while they were dropping by 12 percent in the nation as a 1975-7- 6 whole, he said. just wish there was some- covery. Im not a hero," said Thorthing I could do or say to somenock. I just feel good about one who has saved my life, how I reacted. This is the only said Peterson. She doesnt retime in my life Ive had this member much about the accident but feels very humble and happen and I just feel good that I reacted as fast as I did. very lucky to be alive. Petersons parents, Marvin J. The couple in the car that and Geneva of Ogden agreed hit are recovering from Peterson that this accident and the fact Peterson suffered minor injuries. Thornock saved their daughters a concussion, hypothermia, and life has given them a new meanfew bruises and cuts. a ing of thankfulness. She said she felt like she had They both feel their daughter would not be alive without been beat up but was amazed Thornock. They said he has everyone came out of it okay. been very concerned and they She said she felt bad about have spoken to him nearly every messing up everyones Thanksday during their daughters re giving dinner. Craig Thornock armington studies future zoning, works on new plan CALLAHAN Review correspondent FARMINGTON City officials are studying the city's future and are working on a preliminary new master plan for the city. Bob Scott, the Farmington City planner, and Richard Shipley, chairman of the Planning Commission, presented the preliminary master plan at the recent City Council meeting. Shipley presented several maps showing the trend in zoning the Planning Commission wished to follow. We dont have a crystal ball to see what will happen in Farming-to- n. That is why we have some special-us- e zones, Shipley said. When we first organized the Planning Commission we had pockets of zoning around the city. We want to clean up these pockets McKenzie said as soon as the terms of the lease can be negotiated the city and residents of Cam-elwould meet together to make firm plans. Its, going to cost more than the city has budgeted and the residents have planned for, he said. We need to talk realistic costs. He said the city would use community volunteers wherever possible in the project and the city would maintain the park after it is completed. Mrs. Nielson said she was very pleased with the outcome, despite all of the setbacks faced over the years. Its been along, long time, several years, she said, but we didnt give up and are very pleased about it. As soon as the terms are worked out we want to start ot From 1A ris, they enlisted the aid of Layton Mayor Richard McKenzie. McKenzie and a group of Cam-elresidents met with the state transportation officials last week and worked out an arrangement for the park to become a reality. UDOT agreed to trade the property to the city for ground of equal value or to leas the parcel to the city. McKenzie said the lease is the only option the city could financially support. He said it would need to be a long-terlease with a minimal fee or the city could not agree to it. g But all parties are optimistic again. that the terms can be arranged If all goes well the park conand park plans can get underway struction could begin in the again. spring of 1987, McKenzie said. ot m and eliminate a lot of problems. The Planning Commission has studied the city street by street to ascertain its needs and the future growth patterns. City Manager Max Forbush told the council the plan was just a guide, not a map of the future zoning and will be used as a guide in zoning decisions. That is what we think of as Farmington, said Don White. "That is why we must maintain the character that is already there. The interior of the downtown blocks are of particular concern, said Councilman Grant Unger-ma- n. We looked at them carefully before deciding on the S zoning. This zone allows the developer to come to the Planning Commission R-- Of particular concern to the council was the downtown area. LakesideSt., Review 2146 North Main. Call Lakeside Review Shipley said he hoped the city will look at the maps and give input into the final master plan. In five or ten years the city will fill up. We want to plan how that than 12 noon Wednesday. ing permits issued in the next few months in the areas that the Planning Commission suggested zoning Do you have CALL YOUR Lakeside Review AREA CORRESPONDENT CLEARFIELD MARGE SILVESTER 544-203- 6 FARMINGTON JO-AN- CALLAHAN N 451-500- 3 LAYTON LYNDIA GRAHAM ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Display advertisements Thursday at 12 noon. Classified liner ads Monday at 8:00 p.m. a NEWS TIP? published weekly and distributed FREE. by carrier Wednesday afternoon from Roy through Farmington. The Lakeside Review is a subsidiary of the Standard Corp. 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