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Show y't?As'!caj'MW-V. y. v;yi:: 'N - , ' : - .( , i' N - ;t - y ' i,i nmrcDiTS ' f n' t:':-- . :C,-- lo f; '.,-- , ;';1'.!Xv' nr!rp JA r0f UTAH STATE PRESS ASSOC 6 307 V 200 S 35003 , ( - - 'x f ' :5f SU.;W'' . - S.LC. UT VoLm Number &4 2 i December 1, 1995 2T Crosswalk safety for kids becoming a major problem Marilyn G. Sanders Contributing Writer Most of us get up every morning, feed the kids and send them off to school without giving their safety a second thought. We assume everyone our children encounter on the way to school is just as concerned about them as we are. Unfortunately, with our societys busy lifestyle and frantic pace, drivers, and even our children, are perhaps too easily distracted. While we hope no one would intentionally harm our children, safety in our crosswalks is becoming an increas ing problem. In the last three years in South Davis County, at least four children have been struck by vehicles on the way to school. One of the children was killed. While law enforcement and safety officials agree that the majority of these accidents occurred due to carelessness on the part of the pedestrians, both believe that everyone needs to be more aware of the Jaws concerning pedestrians and crosswalks, and children need to be taught safe practices involving with vehicles. According to a recent Utah of Transportation Department Division of Traffic and Safety report children were 4,913 school-ag- e acciinvolved in dents between 1987-199Forty seven percent of these children were between five and ten years old, and 75 percent of the accidents resulted child-pedestri- 1. in serious injury. Twenty-on- e per- cent were fatal. Male children are involved in more than double the number of accidents as females. Only three percent of accidents occurred when a crossing guard was present. Lt. Steve Gray of the Bountiful Police Department feels that people see CROSSING" pg. 3 HARNESS THOSE HORSES: readying festivities for their fifth homeless, to be held this year requests donations of food and Frank and Barbara Frodsham are annual Christmas Eve party for the Dec. 23 at their home. The family gifts. , Christmas Eve Party for homeless planned Susan Tanner Holmes BE CAREFUL AROUND KIDS: School crossing guards have headaches all their own, from people who and talking on celludrive through school zones too fast, to drivers who are distracted putting on make-u- p lar phones. They'd like people to be more careful around kids. Davis County Jailers accused of illegal strip searches Melinda Williams staff writer The Davis FARMINGTON is in two fedJail embroiled County eral lawsuits alleging jailers conducted illegal strip searches. A third suit has been settled. All three cases involve women arrested on misdemeanor charges between 1990 and 1994. Nothing was found on the women in those searches and all posted bail within a few hours. The suits shouldnt worry Davis County residents that they will be strip searched if pulled over on a minor offense. Its very rare a strip search is conducted, said Deputy Davis County Attorney Gary McKean. Strip searches are generally only used if a person has been arrested on suspicion of having drugs. or weapons and then they are conducted to keep such contraband out of the jail population. They are an important thing we need to do, to keep drugs and weapons out of the jail. Nobody wants to have those things in (the jail). And, while he doesnt condone unwarranted searches, McKean said three suits in five years isnt a bad track record. Davis County Chief Deputy Kelly Sparks said the jails staff is a good, professional one. He said while its unfortunate these case jave gone to the extent of civil litigation, the staff is careful to make sure a persons civil rights are not violated. But the suits have waved a red flag in the faces of Davis County officials who are reviewing jail policy concerning strip searches and are keeping better records, because any settlements ultimately come out of the taxpayers pockets. McKean said. The first suit was brought by Bountiful resident Lisa Cottrell, who was arrested in 1990 by Kaysville Police who allegedly requested the search. It ended in a $31,250 settlement shared by the and City. Kaysville county Kaysville officers, however, denied they requested the search. Like the Kaysville officers, the Centerville officers who arrested Kristine Chatwin in April of 1993, deny requesting the strip search, although Chatwin claims they did. McKean said this many years after the fact, theres no way to verify the statements of either party. Theres no written records of those (strip searches) requested, McKean said. Chatwin. West Jordan, is asking for not less than $300,000 plus punitive damages and legal costs from the entities. two governmental SUITS" see pg. 2 Contributing Writer An old FARMINGTON fashioned, western down home, Christmas is planned in Farmington. Barbara and Frank Frodsham have opened their ranch to host Farmingtons fifth annual Christmas Eve Party for the homeless. Each year, Frodshams gather round the wagons, dress in the seasons warmest and welcome Farmington friends and neighbors who want to come and spend the evening bringing cheer and helping those who dont have a place to hang their hat. Because Christmas Eve is on Sunday this year, the celebration will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Frodsham Ranch, 230 F-1- 6 E. 1700 S. Participants who can bring the food, usually stews, soups, rolls, goodies and hot chocolate. Those coming might also want to bring a wrapped Christmas gift to be given out to the homeless families who will be ' brought from the local shelters. Youth and civic groups, Boy and Cub Scout members might want to bring in Christmas trees, presents, food or surprises for the evening. Entertainers are welcome, but should contact Mrs. Frodsham prior to the evening so scheduling can occur. Come gather round the camp fire and feel the warmth of service. For mqre information or to volunteer call Mrs. Frodsham at 451-060- 8. fighter crashes A HILL AIR FORCE BASE 388th Fighter Wing 6 Fighting Falcon aircraft crashed about 10:41 a.m. Tuesday in the Fish Springs Range area about 50 miles southwest of Dugway. The pilot, Capt. Christopher Rappa, from the wings 4th Fighter Squadron ejected safely and there was no reported damage or injury to persons on the ground. Rappa landed near the crash site where he was picked up by an F-1- Army helicopter from Dugway Proving Grounds and was transported to the Hill Air Force Base Hospital with minor back pains. The aircraft took off from the base at approximately 9:55 a.m. and was on a routine training mission at the Utah Test and Training Range when the aircraft went down. A board of qualified officers will investigate the crash. |