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Show | L MINIM RAHAT UH Ma WASATCH COUNTY COURIER “Hopefully, we reduce the amount The Wasatch-Summit center is the 13th of its kind in Utah and reflects the goodwill of the counties it serves. More than $200,000 worth of time, effort and labor was donated, Newnan said. - Pullan said he could not name all of the people who have “come to the aid of a good cause.” of distress the “Hopefully, we reduce the amount _... of distress the children undergo.” children undergo,” Noonan said. “All the professionals can access that interview and can team around plaints made over redistricting. Pullan — was in Virginia for a national attorneys conference and unavailable for comment. : ~ Meanwhile, attorney for the change of government petition. ers, Gordon Duval, said Pullan’s response to the complaint could have child out to different professionals and prolong- the process of scenario is compounded ave period of months at Pullan’s request. _ Duval maintains, however, that the Attorney General’s the possibility. of a significant ramifications. by the turbulent history of the initiative, which incurred several changes over a “This action does the dragging ing MARY NOONAN advisory board chair The that family rather than that of the petition or against it.” the petition.” office was aware of ~ the county’s concerns regarding redistricting, but felt the law _ was being satisfied. healing.” - Dozens of children are abused every year in both counties, “Tt raises concerns | “The Attorney ~- about whether the counGORDON DUVAL General said they didattorney for the sae les, n't have to make any ty is going to aggres- changes on redistrict‘Sively defend the petiing - — ae it will be done cael oe she said. According to the Utah tion,” Duval said. “This Aeon does Division of Child and Family with the new census,” Duval added. have the possibility of invalidating the Services, 5, 956 cases of child abuse | petition.” : The attorney said the latest situa: : : 4 and/or neglect were substantiated i in Duval said the latest action ae — tion reminds him of the contentious — English as the official language petithe state last year. the County Attorney in a “very awktion. When Gov. Mike _ Leavitt 3 A mixture of talae : per, paint, toys and teddies, the center: _is designed to foster a home-like environment. “It looks like ‘grandma’ S house,” N oonan said. expressed concerns on the issue, peti- ~ We've OUTGROWN tion sponsors asked to intervene. “Tt could be the same here,” Duval said. . , , One obstacle for citizens who may. have voted for the initiative, or even the pro-active members of WATCHPAC, Duval explained, is lack of funding. Petition sponsors are a grassroots organization who have retained Duval’s firm to work for them on a pro : bono basis. Even though the redistricting complaint by Duke and Kohler could serve as legal precedent to challenge implementation of the petition, no motions by either side are currently filed. Duval said his atliceywill continue to seek a ruling from the 4th District Finds of the Library Court in favor of implementing the change of government pene ‘as the le “The Wasatch County Library was | built 62 years ago in 1939 as aa New Deal WPA project. voters requested.” ».-- “Our goal will be to get it resolved | this summer,’ ‘he said. : : ‘In 1940 the population 0ofWasatch County was 5,700. e-mail: he ee : According to the latest census figures there are over 1 5,000 people living in Wasatch County today. ° The original library was built with 5,000 square feet and is now 6,277. “J don’t. * The Wasatch County Library serves the following communities: Heber City | Wallsburg Daniel Charleston Midway Area Jordanelle Timber Lakes make jokes. Woodland I just. watch the Area Strawberry Valley & Provo Canyon Areas - Currently there are over 6,200 residents in Wasatch County who hold an active library card. government | + Each month 700 patrons access the Internet at the library. and report ¢ A library's function as well as service - has changed dramatically in He past years. ls it fair to compare the Wasatch the facts.” County Library to other community libraries as “state of the art” or “cut- ting-edge”? x °A library isa community treasure place to make us informed and educated. A library can improve our quality of life. A library is at the heart of every community and is available and beneficial to everyone. Are we satisfied with the status-quo? Are we keeping up the pace? Are we meeting the community demands? Are we on the cutting-edge? Are we equipped? -SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY P.O. BOX 383 > MIDWAY, UT 84049 JONI CAMPBELL: 654-7526 CHRISTIE BUSH: 654-2403 hig x ~ Earlier this month the 2nd grade classes Of Mrs. Paulette Morgan & Mrs. Deanna ROGERS Lloyd from J.R. Smith Elementary in Heber City spent | time at the children’s section of the Wasatch County Library. About 44 kids enjoyed listening to some =xerinig = read oy parent arenes Wilcox. WASATCH COUNTY Wasatch County’s See for News A BRIGHT IDEA! Wouldn't it be great if every 2nd grade class in Wasatch County could FIT COMFORTABLY in the ™ children’s section of the county library? —WIEL bi nansmeioeerbai courtroom purposes, Pullan said. position because he should “either be arguing for implementation OI" rt Sines rts 8 Atari CONTINUED FROM A1 ward” REFORM CONTINUED FROM A1 iden The rooms are geared toward various age groups, one for adolescent children and one for young children, she said. SAS! Sh JUSTICE _ MAY 23, 2001 UNO A8 |