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Show November 5, 1996 Fifty Cents Serving Davis Counts Voilme 105 Numbfr 78 bends to residento, spaces maple trees nfty Paul Challis Editor AVu s BOUNTIFUL The uty has decided lo save nine tall maple trees on the paiking strip of the city park at 400 North, at least lor now "We have topped a few ot the uees that were interfering with the powerhnes by cutting oil some branches," Paik and Recreation Department Director Neal Jenkins said "This winter the power department will finish topping the trees and a final decision on whether to keep the trees or not will be made by the city council later next year Students, teachers and residents of Boun tiful started a campaign recently to save the nine maple trees at die park after city officials decided the trees needed to be cut dow n because they were growing into powerhnes and poles and causing problems for the city workers and blocking traffic on the right side of the road at 200 W and 400 North Jenkins said the city offices has received calls, as has the power department and the city will review die decision diat was originally ruled as an administrative action and now will be one to be decided by die city council Protesters had been told the council would decide the issue and now it appears the final resolution will be consider next in the spring The Bountiful Power Department was to cut the trees down and remove the year, possibly be made by "A final decision...will the city council next year" Neal Jenkins and pear trees The cost lor the cilv would have been minimal to cut down the maples and then replace them with up to 18 new ones The controversy started alter the council took a field trip to the paik to see the damage from the trees, some that aie 40 feet high The trees located between the sidewalk and the street and aie actually the property ol the state The uees sit on the y for utilities at the citv park After an article appeared in the ( tipper on Oct 8, residents started calling the city and writing campaigning to save the tiees Teachers at Bountiful Junior High (located near the trees at the park) and students sent letters to the mayor Many of the students are veiv upset,' of Bountiful said Sharon Porbes and others aie pushing tor other solutions than cutting the Uees down Then suggested alternatives include perhaps burying the powerhnes, and having a professional Uee maintenance company donate time to caie and prune die dees, if money was a problem "They are living landmaiks to me said Betina Lindsey ol Centerville '1 m confi dent the city planners could find a more ere ative solution to the piohlem than cutting down the Uees ' right-of-wa- stumps this winter as part of its annual "Tree Trimming Project and then replace them on a basis with new plum two-to-o- Wheelchair bound cheer teams, ramps FARMINGTON Mobility impaiied students pnients giund parents and other football fans will find it much easier to root for their high school teams in Davis County Bountiful, Clearfield and Layton High Schools have added ramps leading to a concrete pad located at the TO yaid line T he pads are raised so viewing for the wheelchair-boun- d is the same as sitting in the front tow Work will be completed for similar access at Woods Cross High soon Disabled students who haven t been able to root for their home s team, will now be able to join in cheeimg their team to class-male- Principals Tamara Lowe Clearfield High Paul Smith Lav ton High, and Rulon Homer Bountiful High, have been working with David Doty, the distiict s compli ance officer and Scott Zigich, safety compliance officer for the distiict Doty said. 'We want to be a leader among public schools in ere env ironment tor ating a bamer-tre- e people with disabilities particularly those with mobility impairments We view this pioject and all ol our ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) renovations as more than a legal issue We want every student and parent able to take advantage ot educational and extra-curricul- " programs in our schools New irrigation system will green up greens Paul Challis Nt n v Lditoi BOUNTIFUL A new S892.890 irrigation system for the golf course was recently approved by the c it v council to teplace a worn-ou- t system installed in 1974 The old system left too many Now that the wheelchair access ramp at the Bountiful High football field can fans and come more complete, enjoy the games that couldn't come before MORE FANS TO CELEBRATE: is Photo by Cathy Linford Night has a thousand eyes with neighborhood watch FARMINGTON involved and make a Get difference is the theme behind Farmington Citys successful Mobile Neighborhood W'atch program "New recruits are always welcome and are actively being sought to fill a new training session to begin in November, said Thom Rich, volunteer coordinator Almost every night, teams of watchers arc cruising through the entire city, observing who and what is going on in Farmington, said Rich While only a handful of the hundieds of two hour watches have yielded any unusual activities, several crimes have been solved from information reported by these not so silent citizens We also believe there have been many misdeeds that have been averted because someone saw the patrollers and thought better of going through with whatever they had planned The red and white Farmington City Mobile Neighborhood Watch signs are placed on the side of dry and wet spots on the golf course." said Paik and Recieation Director Neal Jenkins patrolling vehicles to prov ide a visible reminder to all that someone not only might be watching, but probably is, said Rich They can be seen during all hours of the day and night and provide the needed visibility to reduce at least some of the crime in our city Those wishing to volunteer for the program must be 21, have a clean police record and pick up an Reward for tips in NSL murder case NORTH SALT LAKE Friends of Jill Allen are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Jill Allen who was found dead in her North Salt Lake apartment on Aug 28 Anyone with pertinent information may call North Salt 0 Lake City Police at 299-86T- The project will be completed in two phases with IT holes as part of the first phase and thtee holes 7, 8 and 9 as the second phase The three holes in the second phase were redesigned in 1988 and have had adequate water pressure and will not be the first pnontv of the project budgeted $900 000 for the project The council awarded the pioiect to Turf Sprinkler Company and the contractor will have 110 days to finish the work after the installation begins next spring The contractor will start this fall on the project to get a head stait but most of the woik will be completed next vear According to Jenkins, the com panv selected to do the irrigation system work has a lot of exien-enc- e The company has done work at West Bountiful s golf course, woik at Oakridge Country Club has also Turf Spnnker Company woiked on projects in Spanish Tork and in Idaho Tails, Idaho Jenkins said the new inigation system was needed for years because reality of wind and evaporation problems as the old system never did do an adequate job W inkers spend 14 hours a dav during the summer watering the golf course in places the old system would miss, but with this new irr- Jenkins told the council it has taken 16 yeais for the Parks and Recreation Department to build up enough reserve funds to pay for the new irrigation system The city had changed and they (the workers) can be used in other areas where other higher priority maintenance is needed. "Jenkins said "This is a large sum ol money but this is the result of long term planning." said Mavor John CushIt has been in the works for ing years It s great to see it become a " igation system things will be application at the Farmington Police Office, Farmington 2 North 100 East in Farmington Pioneer Christmas event ushers in holiday season Its a step into the future a glimpse from the past and an exciting opportunity to he immersed in the festive holiday season before the rush begins Farmington's annual "Pioneer Christmas" at Lagoons Pioneer Village is just the thing to begin this year's fall and winter festivities Set November 7, 8, and 9, aside to come and participate in a taste of a pioneer Christmas from the 1800s with some new and exciting modem accents Proceeds from the sales of tickets and other various promotions will be used to help improve Farmseringtons emergency medicalFarm- vices Other groups such as booths ington Elementary will have Farmington Elementary's booth is to help raise money for n new computer system for the school The celebration will begin on Thursday, November 7, 1996 at 10 a m. with a Christmas Crafter's Boutique" in the Davis Pavilion at Lagoon The boutique will continue through Saturday, closing at 9 p m each day Entrance to the Boutique is free on Thursday and Friday until 4pm After that, admission will be $2 per person and $10 per family The Holidays Rock dance, a new twist this year for the activities, will be held on Friday night at the Davis County Fair Grounds. Admission to the dance will be $3 per person and will include refreshments A lighted carriage parade, which will travel along 300 North, down Lagoon Lane, will lead those wishing to participate to other exciting Lagoon based activities For those interested in other activities. Family Caroling" on the Pioneer Village Square will be under the directions of the Miss Farmington royalty On Saturday, there will be an authentic Pioneer Family Handcart parade through Farmington All interested families are invited to participate Those wanting to Pull Together" should contact the city 3 offices at Prizes will be offered for the best Pioneer Christmas decorations This year's activities include an Historic Building and Home Tour". The cost is $7, which includes admission to the Lagoon activities Some of Farmingtons finest homes and public buildings will be open for viewing Two of the buildings include the LDS Rock Chapel and the newly restored Van Fleet Hotel At 10 am Saturday, those interested may participate in a "Christmas Dessert Dutch Oven Cook-of- f' just inside the east gate at Lagoon Prizes will be given to the winners 451-238- Pioneer Village will be all decked out for Christmas- - with trees, garland, tinsel and twinkling lights, said Connie White, chairperson I.Father Christmas will be on hand in the histone Pioneer Chapel for brown-ton- e pictures with all of see CHRISTMAS" pg. A2 Signs of the times.. With the election year comes peppered street corners and yards full of campaign signs Don't forget to get out and vote today, the booths are open 7 00 a m to 8 00 p m Photo by Cathy Linford |