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Show I FIFTY CENTS DAVIS COUNTY i Vl N $ 3 I OT.W STATE PPJSS ASSOC !a? V: -- 00 S V o SUITE '095 janiAKEcm it Vol. 105 Numbe- September 20, 1996 - Time running out for local abused women Davis County families made Graham: Community must own, not run from problem Melinda Williams Staff Writer Dave Steele, and FARMINGTON If one thing came out of the Safe Homes, Schools and Communities Conference held its that fighting gangs, domestic abuse and drug usage is going to take the efforts of everyone patents, schools, police, churches and the community at large. Keynote speakers State Attorney General Jan Graham. Utah Senator Tuesday, Utahs First Lady, Jacalyn Leavitt all spoke of the importance of a concerted effort in fighting gangs and domestic abuse, and all offered hope that the discouraging trend of increased violence in our society can be curtailed. Graham, who as attorney general, has headed a number of programs geared to reducing the numbers of families involved in spouse and child abuse cases, began her address by complement ng Davis Theres so many things Davis County is doing right. Graham offered dismal statistics on domestic violence, saying only one case in 100 investigated in Utah is ever prosecuted, and Utah has among the best records in violence prosecution. She asked, What do we do with the other 99 cases of domestic violence? We have to be v igilant prosecuting cases. She said in 50 percent of homes County, saying where there is spouse abuse, the 3,099 emergency calls for help for domestic violence in 1995. abuser is battering the kids as well and in 80 percent of spousal abuse cases, kids are present during the beating. The Safe Homes, School, Communities conference was put together by educational, law enforcement, it helpgovernmental and EDNET ing agencies. Twenty-si- x sites, 20 counties and 121 delegates participated in the conference which originated at the Davis School District auditorium. Meetings for delegates attending in Farmington were held at the district offices and the Davis County courthouse. Graham said the greatest minds in the nation have discussed what to do about stemming the tide of violence see VIOLENCE pg. A2 non-prof- Domestic violence victims filed 545 requests for protective orders through the district court. There were 867 reports of child sexual and physical abuse last year in Davis County. The good news is battered women and children are very close to having a shelter built in Davis County. And sexually abused children in Davis County are very close to having a justice center where they can be interviewed only once and videotaped to avoid the repeated trauma of multiple interviews by law enforcement and legal system personnel. But an additional $50,000 must be raised in the next two weeks Golf helps 250 North Main, Kaysville, Utah 84037. A mere two dollar donation per Davis County family would meet the goal if every family gave. The Childrens Justice Center is being built in Farmington by renovating an old home donated by the county. There sexually see ABUSED" pg. A2 Challenge to stamp out crime Citizens Against Violence In an effort to KAYSVILLE create a community vision, supporting the healthy development of youth Chalin Davis County, the 8 at take will Sept. place lenge Davis High from 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. The first of its kind in Utah, the challenge is more than a It attempts to mobilize youth, families and agencies to take ownership and create a sense of pride in the community. Teams of 10 individuals will walk or run throughout the 24 hour period with individual participation averaging at least one mile per participant. Teams may consist of youth (ages 2 and up) or adults of all ages. Team registration is $400 or $40 per person. Money raised will be awarded to the Challenge Board to Davis County youth in the A contribution of $15,000 has been presented to the Davis Citizens Coalition Against Violence (DCCAV) by the Utah Families Foundation. The coalition was one of 17 charities selected to share proceeds of the 1996 Utah Charities Golf Challenge hosted by Umt- ed States Senator Orrin G. Hatch. 27-2- fund-raise- The award was made to DCCAV President Darlene Galbraith by Utah Families Foundation President Floyd A. Petersen at the conclusion of the two-da- y tournament at the Homestead Resort. DCCAV is especially happy to receive this donation since this is a critical time for the coalition to obtain funds, Galbraith said. We are in a position where we must have adequate money to cover construction costs for the first phase of the shelter for domestic violence victims before the building can begin. Utah Families Foundation's $15,000 contribution puts us much nearer our goal." Modification of plans, fulfilling construction criteria and raising additional money are the immediate objectives of DCCAV, she added. However increased emphasis in these areas will in no way affect programs funded by the coalition the Victim Advocate Program run -- through the Davis County Attorneys Office, renovation of the structure that will house the Childrens Justice Center in Farmington and the Pro Bono Attorney program. The DCCAV project to provide assistance to victims of violence in Davis County has been a total team effort involving not only the coalition but the Davis County Commission, see COALITION pg. A3 League plans vote seminar The SALT LAKE CITY is Utah Voters of of Women League presenting a free educational conference and training workshop. Power the Vote 1996, on Saturday, September 21, 1996, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference will give attendees the tools to register members of their own community, provide information about voting and this years election, and inform them about key issues affecting their community. Guests representing a variety of communities in Utah will discuss the impact of voting on issues of particular importance to that community. Workshop topics include: Mechanics of Registering and Voting, Negotiating the Government Maze, Role of the Media, Native American Issues, and Planning a Town Meeting. The workshop will be held at Horizonte Learning Center, 1234 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. To register for the workshop call the League of Women Voters of Utah at 272-868- before the September 30 deadline to protect $347,000 already allocated in Community Development Block Grants to complete the shelter. Tax deductible donations, large and small, are urgently needed, according to Darlene Galbraith, president of the Davis Citizens Coalition Against Violence. Donations may be sent to DCCAV in care of Mike Hadley, manager of First Security Bank in Kaysville at r. 1 24-Ho- form of Let It Snow? Department, council agonizes over lease of six new police cars Melinda Williams ficulty in the past selling its used vehicles. Even with Hicks difficulty Staff Writer with the proposal, he conceded We It hurt. But dont want you gentlemen to be car WOODS CROSS salesmen (Howard and Uresk). the Woods Cross City Council One of the reasons the new cars finally approved a plan to allow the be more difficult to sell is that will six lease to police department citys to question how the dealership the department wants bucket seats, cars for two years. so officers can place their computers The council approved the plan could give a final payment figure on the seat. However, after debating the notion used cars with bucket over the course of two ' i seats dont sell as "Depending on the penalty,., that could kill us." meetings. The problem at least one council member readily. Lisa Tuttle, (ouncilwoman Council members had with the proposal was were also worried the amount of interest the about the penalty imposed for overcity will pay over the lease period. without setting the interest rate. Hicks did his own figuring and age on mileage. Councilmember Another problem was any penalty said the numbers given the city Lise Tuttle said if an officer were to the city would have to pay should the cars be driven farther than the appeared to raise the interest rate put 60,000 miles on a car in two closer to 10 percent. He questioned years, It could be ugly. Depending allowed mileage. she said, that the advisability of leasing, rather on the penalty, Under the proposal. Woods Cross could kill us. than purchasing cars at a lower rate. will purchase six Ford Taurus police However, Councilmember Larry The part that's hard for me to deal cars, including police equipment, video unit and with is the lease. It doesnt seem to Landward countered by saying the except an radar, for $23,686 each from Ken be paying idea of a penalty could help in the utilization of the cars, a thought Garff. The bid was the state bid, $20,000 interest over two years. Howard agreed with saying it And in the process of the discusmeaning the state did the leg work of sion, the citys Police Chief Paul would cause officers to watch finding the best deal for law enforceHoward was asked if the city coulment vehicles statewide. Under the unnecessary driving. But then council members wordnt use their current vehicles for proposal, the city faces a balloon the with that in an effort to save in ried another of two $12,500 proleasing per year, years buyout vehicle. If the city chooses not to posal considered again then. Counmileage, an officer may decide not cilmember Ric Earnshaw said it to patrol a street or area. Howard purchase the vehicles, the dealership must buy them back. appears if the city could keep the said its something the department would have to work w ith. The problem in Councilmember cars another year, there would be The council eventually voted another $6,000 or $7,000 that could Darin Hicks' eyes, is the auto deaunanimously in favor of the proposlership isnt willing to draw up a be applied to new cars. But other council members felt al, giving Uresk instruction to pin contract until the cars are ordered the dealer down on the interest rate because of variable interest rates, the resale value of the vehicles and mileage penalty clause, but would drop in that time. which may go up or down between Howard made the lease proposal each council member hesitated the time the cars are ordered and their delivery. But it looks like the because the department has had dif before casting their aye vote. interest rate should be between six and a half and 7 percent. City Manager Gary Uresk said. However, the car dealership has given the city a figure of $6,972 as a yearly payment, causing several council members, including Hicks, tf in-c- ar super-competitiv- e, start- contributing money, goods, services or volunteering at the event. For more information, contact Judy Krengel of the Health Promotion Program, Davis County Health Wasn't it just last weekend we were running our air conditioners? By Monday, it was snowing in the upper benches That's Utah weather for mid-70- s by Sunday you' Things should begin to dry out, but there may be isolated showers Saturday Temperatures should rise into the low to or Monday Photo by Cathy Linford WX Awards, mini-grant- s. ing at $500 per application, will focus on primary prevention or crisis intervention activities directed at Davis County youth. Interested individuals may be involved with the challenge by participating or sponsoring a team, 451-359- 1. Free immunization day scheduled Sept. 25 receive Parents may the requiied childhood immunizations free on Sept. 25, as the Davis County Health Department hosts a Free Immunization Day, at its clinics. Included in the immunizations offered at the DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), polio, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and the Hib (haemphilus influenza type b). The hepatitis B vaccine may be free depending on the child's age. Chicken pox and hepatitis A vaccine will not be offered for free. Clinic hours will by 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bountiful clinic (5 Points Mall, west entrance); and 1 to 6 p.m. at the Clearfield clinic (290 E. State). The clinic is being promoted by the Every Child by Two, statewide task force and local health departments. Pumpkin Patch not too scary for kids ; new Bountiful marquee, located on.' N.' in the city park. This sign; .."will alert the community of the ' , city Bountiful City Youth Council , events happening around them. BCYC is also sponsoring a Wel-- 1 (BCYC is already putting Jin a the on hard come work amount of Wag'on. This is V committee great annual Pumpkin Patch. 4 scary Hal- - that' hai4been established to come new high school students into trail for children. '" the city). The new studerts are visit-thi- s Located at North Canyon Park, years Pumpkin Patch, will be A ed at tfieir home by members of the il. held on October 19, at 6:30. The BCYC hopes this will al admission will be $2, and chil- be a good way to help be relocated dren under three are free. There will students feel more at home. With be tons to see besides the trail this being an election year, BCYC has" also decided to run a mock including i magicianmusical per-in the high schools formances, scary stories, and other around five entertainment., Boiaitiful. This will give the stu- , There is also a chance to view dents whodll be voting in a few hundreds bf Carved pumpkins trenvycars chance to see what it is all the elementary schools all over - about It will also give the students Bountiful. All the proceeds from a chance to voice there opinion on the Pumpkin Patch will go to the the presidential candidates Katy Hart Bountiful Youth Council Reporter J . . 40() ' Gener-Vcounc- |