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Clear and sunny days — keep ’em coming closer to law banning alcohol sale Council — PageAlO Update ms Utahns lead nation in filing for bankruptcy SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bankruptcy filings in Utah were up by more than 20 percent last month and are on a pace that could set a record for the year Utah’s bankruptcy rate is higher than any other state For the month of July1915 bankruptcy filings were reported in Utah’s federal bankruptcy court That’s up by 22 percent from the year before For the year to date filings are up by 15 percent If that pace continues there will be more than 20000 bankruptcy filings in Utah for 2002 The record set last year is 19342 According to the American Bank- ruptcy Institute a Virginia-base- d bankruptcy research organization for the 12 months which ended March 31 Utah had the highest rate of bankruptcy filings at roughly one per 345 households Nationwide one of every 69 households files for bankruptcy according to the institute Many experts point to imminent bankruptcy reform legislation which could reach President Bush’s desk later this year as one of the reasons filings are so high these days According to Samuel Gerdano executive director of the American Bankruptcy Institute filings nationwide are up with more than 379000 total filings in the first three months of this year Nearly 70 percent of the Utah filings in July fell under Chapter 7 where assets are liquidated and itors are paid a proportion what they are owed More than 600 filings were under Chapter 13 which allows debtors to keep their property and pay creditors over a three-t- o five-yeperiod Six were made under filings Chapter 11 which deals with business bankrupar Quick read Definition of the Week A closer look at words In the news vlma n Lath a stony Kquki poison GnekpdUoo Long venom as of a 1 1 L 4) any of a kingdom (Virus) of prokaryotes usually uhnuntooacopic that conbiat of nucleic acid either RNA or DNA within a case of protein: they infect animals plants and bacteria 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ordinance that will ban die sale of alcohol anywhere within the city limits After putting off discussion of the issue since late May Mayor David Kooyman made it clear at Tuesday night’s meeting that he’d like to see 'i'" Webster's Now World Dictionary Indox b5 Obituaries Classified Comics HIIMNHI C3 Opinion C2 8ports Movies A8 M Bt rent ordinance the restaurant cannot sell spirits because of its proximity to a school A new ordinance was drafted that would have given the city one liquor license but it was rejected in April However it was noted at that time that if a new business was constructed in a commercial zone far enough away from a church or a school under the current ordinance the city would have to grant that business a liquor license if it requested one Kooyman said Tuesday night that he has an ordinance proposal that would simply ban the sell of alcohol altogether or the council could ' approve a different open-ende- d ordinance that would allow future city councils to simply change the number of beer or liquor licenses available from zero to one or more As he did in May Kooyman polled the council to see how they felt about the issue ami Alan Balls Robert Balls and Reed Elder said their position against the sell of alcohol had not changed Wheeler said he was “not for alcohol but I am for regulating it” while councilman See DRY on AM The Logan Canyon Coalition opposes plans by the Utah Department of Transportation to expand the overlook at Bear Lake Summit Lawsuit may hamper expansion of Bear Lake rest area By Jeff Huntor staff writer Ians for an expanded overlook along US Highway 89 at Bear Lake Summit could be derailed by a lawsuit filed in US District Court in Salt Lake City by the Logan Canyon Coalition Filed in late April the suit contends that die new overlook will have an adverse impact on die environment as well as disrupting die experience at nearby Sunrise Campground through both light and noise pollution “The basis for the suit is that the National Environmental Policy Act wasn’t properly followed because they didn’t look at other alternatives” said Bruce Plenk attorney for die LCC BusK WACOTsxas (AP) — Presi- dent Bush said that “times are ldnd of tough” as workers investors and business leaden poured OUt their anxieties Ties- day at an economic forum shout lost jobs foiling stock prices and the spread of corporate corrup-don 'i “We have beard from Americans who are concerned but not discouraged” Bush said at the end of the four-hosession at Baylor University “We’ve seen problems but we’re confident in die kmg-terhealth of this econ- I ur omy” “We hope that we can work this out and have some kind of facility built that meets the need without damaging the ciunpgrbund and the area around there because it is a very special place” The suit names as defendants the Utah Department of Transportation the Utah Division of the Federal Highway Administration and the Wasatch-Cach- e National Forest District The current overlook which is located just west of the bonier of Cache and Rich counties has a small interpretative area but no restroom facilities Plans for the new overlook include restrooms an information kiosk and a large parking area to accommodate cars buses recreational vehicles and trucks’ Andy Neff UDOT Region One spokesperson ' said a legal brief has been filed requesting that die lawsuit be thrown ouL “We’ve worked with the LCC to address some of their concerns and feel like we’ve made the necessary efforts in the design of the project so it may not even go to trial” Neff noted “We’re confident that things will go through We’re planning to accept bids this fall and hope to start construction next spring ” After hearing comments from the LCC toeff said the design of thq lighting at the overlook was altered — poles will be shorter and the lights more directional so they won't be as visible from the campground In addition Neff said the rest area will be closed at night to limit the disruption of ' campers However the coalition’ lawsuit questions See OVERLOOK on A10 says better economy ahead in wwwhjnewscdm InlSfdfl© Activists take dim view of overlook - tcy LoganlUtahl© 20021350 Bndgelland’sIDailyJ'Jewspapec kyol93J'loT226JLWednesdayTADgusti14?2002 V Bush and Vice President Dick Qieney made brief appearances: at eight seminars joining Cabinet secretaries and other government nffifjala in an Uteimil tn nntlw the stock mariteUndrcassiirc Americans in this election year - Investment executive Charles Schvyab the first sjieaker of die day reflected the concern of many Americans who have seen their savings and retirement ' accbunri Collapse “The bear market that we’re suffering right now is probably one of die worst I have ever gone through and it’s not a comfortable place to be” he said A day cariier Charles Schwab BUSH on AM ' Investigators: Enron ‘fixed’ power crisis WASHINGTON (AP) — Investi-gato- rs found Evidence of price manipulation and derail by Enron as theenergy trader aggressively sought to profit from California's volatile power markets a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission report said '' AP photo President Bush right makes a statement as Vice President Dick Cheney looks on during The President's Economic Forum plenary ikm In Waco Texas on Tuesday - ' - ' The staff recommended the mission pursue “possible misconduct’’ charges against three Enron affiliate companies and two investor- owned utilities that did business with Enron 1 : See ENRON on AM u |