Davis Clipper February 25, 2010

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February 25, 2010

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it,” Henderson said.“ It was beautiful.” Jordan Staples, a Davis High graduate who served an LDS mission to Haiti from 2001-2003, is one of those translators. This latest trip was his third humanitarian visit back to the land he loves. “It was sad to see such devastation,” Staples said. “But we were there to do an important job and sort of went right into work mode.” n See “DAVIS TEAM,” p. A8

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KAYSVILLE — The last night Claire Henderson spent in Haiti, the rains came. Hunkered down in the strong tent provided for members of the Utah Hospital Task Force, Henderson could hear the deluge as it pounded from the heavens onto the thick tent canvas keeping her safe from the elements. “All I could think of was the wonderful people of Haiti that we had been here helping,” said Henderson, an emergency room nurse from Kaysville.“It was really pouring outside, and we’d seen the tent cities where most of the people were living — and the tents they had were in many cases just sheets with poles. “Not something that would help much against the rainy season that was upon Haiti.” A country already decimated by the earthquake that rocked the tiny nation to its foundation on Jan. 12 will now be forced to endure its annual rainy season. “The rain will make things even worse than they already are,” Henderson said. “Most of these tents are built on dirt fields, and when the rains come the ground just becomes mud. The rains will bring even more disease and problems for Haiti.”

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DEVASTATION met Davis County residents who were part of a humanitarian trip to earthquakeravaged Haiti. (Right) Dr. Steve Huish performs one of countless surgeries as part of the team. Henderson arrived in Haiti with a group of 130 people on Jan. 27 and returned home on Feb. 12. The group from Utah included doctors, nurses, EMTs, construction workers and 70 returned missionaries who could speak Creole, the common tongue of the region. “The people of Haiti are so full

of hope, even in such a hopeless situation,” Henderson said. “They are so sweet.” The translators would hit the ground, and you could see the love they have for the people of Haiti, according to Henderson. The translators would beam with excitement as they talked to the

Haitian people, and their affection was contagious. “These people who had served missions in Haiti had automatic love for the people, and you could feed off

Open house will help UTA move closer to streetcars BY MELINDA WILLIAMS Clipper Staff Writer CENTERVILLE — Within the next few years, Centerville residents who want to shop in Bountiful may not have to drive. A proposed streetcar system may carry commuters between Centerville and Bountiful, and on into Salt Lake City. Utah Transit Authority has plans for such a system and is look-

ing for feedback from residents as part of its draft Environmental Study Report. An open house will be held Tuesday, March 2,from 4-7 p.m. at Centerville Junior High School, 625 S. Main, Centerville, to explain the project and gather input and suggestions. Public comments will be accepted through March 16, by contacting the website: southdavistransit@hwlochner.com. Some sort of transit system has

been a dream of residents and elected officials for a number of years. Systems considered included streetcars, bus rapid transit, an enhanced bus system and light rail. After studying the alternatives, the Utah Transit Authority has found streetcars to be the locally preferred alternative, according to UTA spokesperson Gerry Carpenter. “The response has been positive. We’ve had very, very good support,” Carpenter said.

He said there are always concerns among residents living near a proposed transportation system. Those who wish to share those concerns will have their comments recorded and incorporated into the record. In the plan currently under consideration, the streetcar line will run from the intermodal hub in downtown Salt Lake City, running n See “OPEN HOUSE,” p. A8


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