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Show If 2 Sunday. October 25, 1998 Davis Standard 1998 Tuesday. October 27, Get ready for holidays at holiday fair of - SPOTUGHT: TRANSPORTATION Legacy faces flood risk The Associated Press BOUNTIFUL - Federal officials and environmentalists contend the states proposed Legacy Highway in west Davis County is unworkable because a large portion of it would sit on a flood ' plain. An open house will be held to discuss the draft environmental impact statements for the proposed highway in west Davis County, as well as Interstate 15 North reconstruction. It will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday in the Bountiful Junior High School cafeteria, 30 W. 400 North. Comments will be recorded at the open house, and representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the drafts. The formal hearing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. in the girls gym, when public comments will be recorded. To deal with the potential-floo- d issue in high-watyears, highway planners have promised to build the road 5 feet above what they term natural ground. That, they say, would place the roads surface well above the historic flood-plai- n level of 4,212 feet last reached in 1986 and 1987. But opponents argue there are better alternatives. "Something needs to be said to the people of Utah: What we are doing here is arranging deck chairs (on the Titanic), said Brooks Carter, an official with Ms Construction Long-ter- the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the federal agency charged with protecting Great Salt Lake wetlands that dot that flood plain. His agency is poised to deny a d permit to build the 12.6-mil- e roadway through thoce wetlands. Carter believes that among various alternatives, the states preferred route is the most environmentally damaging. A corps decision on the permit is due next June. State officials say environmental problems can be solved by road high building the four-lan- e enough and by constructing bridges and culverts to allow the lake's waters to flow into the wetlands east of the road. They also say wetlands lying below the road's footprint would be replaced when the state and Davis County create a development-free nature preserve along the lakes shoreline. But the Sierra Club's Marc Heileson worries that once the road is built, commercial and residential development will follow, especially on the roads east side. When people are developing down there once this highway is built, they are creating a headache for future flooding, Heileson says. Also concerned are officials for the Washington, D.C.-base- d Federal Emergency Management Agency. We do not have standards FARMINGTON The holidays are the perfect time for gathering families together and making memories. flood-insuran- 4,202 feet. But Genevieve Atwood, who was the State Geologist from 1981 to 1989, said the higher levels of the 1980s could be reached again, in our lifetimes. She bases her evidence on recent studies of the lake and on her work searching for evidence of ancient lake levels on Antelope Island. No one is arguing there cant be development below 4,217 feet, said Atwood, who also served as a three-terUtah legislator from 1975 to 1981. But whether to put a major roadway there - in a time when environmental concerns and scientific knowledge are much higher than just three decades was built - beago when comes the question. m report restrictions m 400 West t 600 North: Cosed restrictions, structure and paving work, ongoing through late October. Alternate route. 300 West. 00 West at 600 North: Cosed. restrictions, utility and road work for the 600 North overpass, ongoing through late October. Alternate route. 900 West. 300 North beneath MS: Flaggers restricting access. 7 a.m. to 5 p m., substructure work for the M5 northbound bndge over 300 North, ongoing through Nov. 1. 900 Last southbound between South Temple and 900 South: Outside lane dosed 7 a.tn. to 3 p m. Monday through Fnday. Fiber optic conduit installation, ongoing through Oct 28. 600 West at 400 South: Cosed restrictions, bndge work for the 400 South viaduct, ongoing through Dec. 1. 600 South eastbound beneath the viaduct between 500 W eat and 700 West: Cosed resmctions. bndge substructure work, ongoing through Oct. 30. Alternate route, 400 South to Pacific Ave to 700 West. 6B 100 South eastbound and westbound beneath Outside lane closed northbound restrictions, foundation work for the bndge over 800 South, ongoing through Nov. 1. 900 South eastbound and westbound beneath Flaggers restricting access, 6 a m. to 6 p m.. foundation work for the nonnboucd bndge over 900 South, ongoing through Nov 1. 500 West at 970 South: Closed restriction. bndge foundation work, ongoing through Nov. I. 7200 South eastbound between 300 West and State Street: Outside lane closed a.m. to 4 p m. Monday through Fnday. fioer optic conduit mstallauon. ongoing through Oct. 28. State Street northbound between 1 1000 South and 5900 South: Outside lane closed 9 a m. to 5 p m. Monday through Fnday. fiber opuc conduit installation, ongoing through Nov. 15. A Advance registration is required by calling The cost is $2 per person at the door. Participants are asked not to bring small children. 451-341- is Homespun Hospitality the theme for the county holiday fair on Tuesday. This educational event, sponsored by the Utah State Extension and the Davis County Homemakers Council, will be held from 10 to 1 1:30 a.m.; 2 to 3:30 p.m. and in the evening from 7 to 8:30 in Room 230 at Family Celebrations," by Dr. Tom Lee, USU Extension family specialist, will discuss simple, inexpensive family activities that build positive family relations. District 1 5 cial worker in every school to listen to children, instead of relying on teachers who have too many students to handle. Were really blowing it with schools, said Espinoza, who participates as a Davis Mental Health facilitator for family and From 1 vis County Sheriffs deputy in the 1970s - he said he has developed his niche in Utah government. He serves as of the appropriations committee that oversees the Department of Corrections and Department of Public Safety and says crime along the Wasatch Front is still a concern. One of his biggest accomplishments in office, he said, has been helping implement SHOWCAP, or the Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program. Its a cooperative between agencies and people involved with care and guidance over juvenile habitual offenders. I think, with public perceptions, the issues are crime, schools, growth and transportation, said Chard, who supports building of the Legacy highway. I feel like Ive had a positive impact, but there are still things I have to do." The major concern for Espinoza, 64, is school issues. TTie retired Davis School District teacher's assistant calls herself an advocate for education." She wants to fight for more money in education to make class size smaller and put a so District 1 6 Sandy Jones and Charlene youth peer helping programs. "Kids cant be listened to when there are 30 in a classroom. Lack of affordable housing and teenage pregnancy are other issues Espinoza wants to ad- dress. Because she doesnt have a e job - unlike Chard, who runs an Internet consulting business - she believes she will have more time to devote to the full-tim- Legislature. The third candidate for District 15, Parker, has embedded her life in Libertarian politics lately. Her husband, Dennis Parker, is the partys chairman in Davis County. When they married, 6C 600 North to MS northbound. 600 North southbound ramps: Cosed through late October Alternate route, to downtown Sait Lake City use Beck Street or 600 South Last, west access use North Tern-- 15 southbound closed until summer 2001)- Alternate route, northbound use State Street to 2)00 South to northbound. Westbound use State Street to 2lu0 S'uih to northbound to westbound. Downtown use "00 Easi or State Street northbound 3300 South ramps to and from northbound: Cosed until summer 1999: Alternate route, use the northbound at 45oO South 3900 South overpass: Restricted until summer 1999. one lane open each way 4500 South ramps to and from southbound: Cosed until October. Alternate route, use the 33oO South and 53ou South on- - and to and from southbound Vine Street overpts: Cosed until spnr.g 1999. Alternate route, use 4800 South Road) westbound ramp to northbound: Cosed unul faU 2000. Alternate route, use northbound MS northbound ramp to eastbound: Cosed unul November. Alternate route, use South to State Street to eastbound. 7200 South to northbound: Cosed until December. Alternate route, use the wuu South or 53uU South interchanges, M5 southbound to 7200 South: C iosed until October. Alternate route, use the ywu South or 53uu Smth intercharges 9000 South to southbound: Closed until tall 1999 Alternate route, Lse the 72uo South or lor a) South to 115 southbound. 10600 South interchange: Cloved unul November t southbound opens week ol Oct 5 Alternate route, use the VOU0 South or 32300 South interchanges 2J by the Democratic party to run against Gam. A bill introduced recently in the state Senate tried to modify divorce laws and end From 1 while Nilsen said getting 53,000 divorces, which upset for his own campaign was a Nilsen and started his gears struggle. moving toward running for an It would be nice to have that office. much money in the bank like Operating his own law practice and working for the Utah my opponent, said the Division of Business and Ecoattorney and Layton resident, suggesting the funds were nomic Development before joinfrom special interest groups. I ing the Weber State University think that's reflected in the staff 5 12 years ago, Nilsen agenda the Republicans pursue. says the change in divorce laws would "be like going back to the I think we can do better." dark ages. to the 43, Gam, sugobjected Every' divorce would be like gestion that he was being controlled by special interests and the Bill Clinton scandal," he said, calling the bill an attempt said he had never solicited cama knee-jer- k at reaction to comfunds. Some paign money that plicated problems. he has been given he said he reOther issues he promises to fused to accept. delve further into, if elected, He said he plans to only would be the need to preserve spend about as much as his opand protect cities open space the on election, sending ponent impact fees. the rest back or to fellow ReHe also wants to examine who candidates it. need publican changing the vehicle property No question most of (the tax system to help those with campaign money) comes from lower incomes and work harder business. It makes sense. Im in to get students the resources and business, too, and I understand technology they need. their business issues, said the When it comes to issues. e resident and part-timLayton Gam points to his political redeveloper who owns KSG Discord. One of the most significant tributing, a nationwide music, public policy changes he said book and movie distribution he's been involved with is helpcompany. "The money comes ing pass a class-siz- e reduction from people who believe we bill three years ago that included share the same values and phiS30 million going toward kinlosophy." dergarten through sixth grades. Nilsen took an interest in The most gratifying work he state Senate races but was asked was involved with, he said, was Seminar to teach secrets of buying a home Davis Planner, published each Monday, is a listing of general-intereevents open to the public. Items for consideration should be submitted by 5 p.m. Thursdays. For information, call st 776-495- 1. International Training in 773-026- 9. Home buyer seminar "Insider Trade Secrets to Buying a Home Revealed!" 7 to 9 p.m.. Holiday Inn Express, 1695 Woodland Park Drive, Layton. Sponsored by Wardley Better Homes and Garden. Free. Information, free recorded message 1 Ext. 9210. 276-599- Doxey Elementary Safety Fair, 6:30 to 8.30 p.m. at the school, 944 N. 250 West. The public is invited. Information, Jennifer Campbell, 773-277- g offers, Hills Mall. 5 to 7 6 to 9 Halloween pm.. Clearfield Municipal Pool, 934 S. 1000 East. Crafts, games, canoe rides, fortune telling, food, prizes. Tickets 25 cents each. Costume conte. t, 5 to 6 p.m. Halloween carnival and pumpkin walk, 6 to 8 p.m.. West Point Elementary School, 3788 W. 300 North. Food, games, face painting. Advance ticket purchase 5 for SI or 4 for 51 at the door. Pizza, 57 or 51 per slice. Information, Boo-nanz- a, and bounce-bac- k p.m., Layton Sunset City Youth Council pumpkin bake sale. Antelope Island State Park bison roundup. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take exit 335. Park fees. S7 per vehicle or S2.50 for bicyclists and walk-inThe public is invit s. These holiday activities will span the generations. Favorites d -- Parade of Foods will be presented by members of USU Ex- f. tension Homemakers Council. Participants will have the opportunity to sample these traditional favorites. say, she said. We believe in individual rights, giving responsibility back to the people rather than what can government do for me. . marathon runner and triathlete, she says she is a devoted homemaker and home schools her oldest of three children. Parker supports some type of voucher system or more opportunities for privatized education. Her opponents also are strong family supporters. Chard and his wife, Sheila, have five children. Espinoza and her husband, Henry, have four. Parker would like limited government involvement in many areas, including development of the new Davis Conference Center complex. Government has no business in the hotel, tourism and restaurant business, she said. Chard supports the conference center, but doesnt agree with giving tax incentives to big business. He suggests letting the competitive nature of private enterprise determine if its financially viable. Espinoza supports use of tax breaks to spur economic development because in the long run, itll give communities and schools such a return. Contact reporter Amy Prav at A 776-495- 1. appropriation of 510 million that went toward buying out hardship case properties along the U.S. 89 expansion corridor. Upcoming issues for constituents will be what Gam calls "quality of life"; concerns-growth-, crime and education. People want to live in a safe, clean environment, get good education for themselves and their children, Gam said. These are always issues we have to work on as elected public servants. He has been working on a bill to unveil before the next legislative session that, he said, would address issues of affordable housing, open space and density. Running for his fifth term, Gam said he wants the chance to continue what hes started. I enjoy public service, and I think Ive been able to make a real difference, said Gam, husband to Tanya and father of six. That difference keeps you motivated to keep going." Nilsen is a first-tim- e candidate who discounts those who think Democrats cant win in Davis County. He believes he has a real shot I wouldn't be in it if I weren't working to win it. But I think people are just glad to see we have a race in the District," said Nilsen, who is married to wife Karen and father of four. Win or lose, we need to have these debates." Contact reporter Amv Pros at ' 776-495- 1. Infor- 773-559- qualified applicants with the ideal Sunday job-sour- ce communication a classified ad. Classified ads are still the number one source for jobseekers don't miss your target audience! Antelope Island State Park bison roundup, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park fees. S7 per vehicle or S2.50 for bicyclists and walk-inThe public is invited. Information, s. 773-294- Nov. 2 774-742- 5. Saturday ries. Hunting for the perfect addition to your staff? Attract a crowd of carvingpie-eatingcos-tum- e contests, mation, the Davis Reed, members County Homemakers Council, will present Building Memo- The Right Game Plan 773-294- Halloween carnival, 5 p.m.. Sunset Junior High School, 1610 N. 250 West. Pumpkin walk, games, Friday Communication Nightwatch program, 6:30 p.m., Davis County North Branch Library', 562 S. 1000 East. Clearfield. Informa8 .or tion, (888) Gov. Mike Leavitt will speak at I p.m. in the new addition rotunda at Davis Applied Technology Center, 550 E. 300 South, Kay sv tile. Tuesday 544-759- ed. Information, Thursday they were both Republicans and have supported Chard over the years in his bids for the seat. But she said she began to doubt the Republican stance on issues. They say they want less government, but they've become so meshed in bureaucracy. The Democrats and Republicans go back and forth so much, they really dont take a stand on anything, Parker said. Libertarians mean what we no-fau- lt Ongoing restrictions MO eastbound to MS northbound and southbound: 5 northbound and southbound to MO eastbound: Redwood Road to eastbound Closed unul fall 1999. Alternate route, use North Temple eastbound. MO eastbound to northbound: Cosed until summer 1999 Alternate route, use northbound. M5 southbound to westbound: Cosed until spring 2001. Alternate route, use westbound M3 northbound to westbound and 500 South to westbound: Closed until summer 20U). Alternate route, use North Temple to westbound. 400 South viaduct: Cosed until spring 1999. Alternate route, use North Temple or SUO South. MS northbound to 600 South: Cosed through fall 1999. Alternate route, use the WO South or 6tO Nonh 1300 South to northbound and 1300 South to M5 southbound: Cosed until summer 1999 Alternate route, to use South to northbound and 50 South or ) South to southbound. From southbound use 6u0 South or 2100 South westbound M5 southbound to 1300 South: Cosed unul fall 2000 Alternate use 50 South to route, to northbound and South or 0 South to M 5 southbound. From M5 southbound use 6UU South or 2lu0 South westbound. Southbound coUector Cosed unul summer 1999 Alternate route, use thf 21U0 South westbound . Northbmind collector Cosed until summer 1999 Alternate route, use the 2100 South, 1 yxj South and 9iu South 2100 South westbound to touthlmond: Closed until summer 1999 Alternate route, use State Street to i0 South, then 33jO South to M3 southbound Also use southbound (2100 South freeway) to southbound and eastbound: Closed unul spring 2tH Alternate route, use 2iUU South eastbound to State Street to eastbound Lse State Street south to 3300 South, then 3300 South to southbound 900 We ramps to and from (2100 South freewas) eastbound: Closed through fail 2oJ0 Alternate route, use the Redwood Road ramps to and from eastbound. M0 westbound between Stare Street and the M5 Junction and 00 Law to westbound: Cosed unul summer 199 (access to - the Davis County Courthouse, 28 E. State Street. . about how highways are built, but if they are going to build this highway in a bunch of wetlands, our program standards do not cover that kind of construction, said spokesman George Haddow, who works as FEMAs deputy chief of stall. The plain where the highway would be built has flooded only twice since 1847, when pioneers arrived in the valley - in the 1870s and again in the 1980s. The lakes lowest historic level was recorded in 1963 when it slipped to 4,193 feet above sea level. Now, the lake seems to be in a lowering cycle, resting at state-requeste- Lakeside Review Antelope Island State Park visitors may view the bison herd in the park's handling facility prior to health assessment through exit 335. Thursday. Take Park fees are 57 per vehicle or 52.50 for bicyclists and walk-in- 625-432- S jl Classifieds s. 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