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Show I ) ?W WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 22, 1979 B 111 Why r we voting) Ml teodteoDll 0 fiydv OGDEN space of In the seventy-nin- short e years the automobile, with the help of a person behind the wheel, has succeeded in killing nearly twice as many Americans as all the U.S wars combined, said Captain Val A. Palmer of the Utah Highway Patrol, in an address here Monday. SPEAKING BEFORE a which marked the kick-of- f of a trial program, The Accident press conference Reconstruction Team (ART), Captain Palmer reemphasized the importance of determining, from whatever information is available, how an accident occurs." Since more money is lost to tralfic accidents than all of the violent crimes combined (robbery, rape, burglary, murder, etc.), its imperative we study the causes," the captain explained. "Using the Accident Reconstruction Team, we can find out how the accident happened, and what could have been done, by whom, to avoid the collision." SOME CONCLUSIONS that can be reached by the ART team- - include speed of vehicles, positioning on the roadway, angles of depar- tures, and evasive actions taken by the drivers. reconstruction could reach the point of placing A Students Participate InUSU Festival Each vehicles on a graph or diagram in positions at each tenth of a second (or other desired intervals) before, during, and after a collision. ACCIDENT reconstruction would not be necessary in all traffic accidents," Captain Palmer said, but would be very useful in cases where witnesses cannot satisfactorily explain what happened, or when explanations do not th Gwendella Thornley Poetry Speaking Festival to schools which high throughout Utah and southern Idaho sent participating students. Those taking part Logan, representing Cache and Rich counties, is the leader of the team, under the direction of Captain Palmer. Trooper Dahle received his training in Accident Reconstruction from the Minnesota State Police Academy under gathered would be beneficial to both criminal and civil courts, he added. The ART team would be used in accidents involving loss of life or extreme property damage such as the the guidance of M.J. Lofgren. Mr. Lofgren was voted nationally this years Policeman of the Year because of his contributions to the field of Accident Reconstruction. TROOPERS James E. Lindsey of Brigham City, Dale D. Neal of Ogden, and Bruce S. Marshall of Clearfield will round out the team. After two weeks of intensive training in such courses as bus rollover near Brigham City or the fatal accident wherein eight persons lost their lives in Delta earlier this year. CAPTAIN PALMER, who is The structure, purpose and functions of Davis School District resource teams will be the subject of the next meeting of the League of Sheld, coordinator of municative Ann Williams, coordinator of special education. Women Voters of South Davis County, Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 9:30 a.m. Discussion will include the kinds of help and counseling available to pote-ti- The education emphasis will be continued Dec. 5 during the Leagues Wednesday evening meeting at 7:45. The new State Board of Education al s, on Nov. 8: Davis High School in Kaysville, and Viewmont High School in Bountiful. Both schools received attention for the presentations of their participants. From Davis High School three readers were awarded outstanding ratings for individual poetry programs: Deanne Winkel, Jay Kirkpatrick, and Mike Draper. Davis High also was cited for the outstanding readers theatre presentation of the Festival. VIEWMONT HIGH listed two outstanding readers: Jaylynn Daley and Sally Van Orden. Between them the two schools accounted for all but two of the major awards given. com- disorder and Dr. Mary specialists, regular for requirement students with each individual" program" will be the topic. SUE NARRIN, State PTA EXPLAINING the program to league members will be a group of experts involved in Education Commissioner, will present the career cluster plan that the Davis County School District will begin implementing in January for 7th and 8th grade students. Eventually, all secondary students and their parents will be involved. The state board is requiring a yearly meeting of the student, his the resource team effort. Speakers include resource coordinators Milt Shaum, coordinator of social workers and coordinator of counseling for students who cant function in a regular classroom present poetry readings from those j ?eHil)?iichae Shaw, coor- selected ' dinjitor qf psychologists; Dale anthologies approved by the well as Readers as Festival, Theatre presentations compiled from similar sources. ' TWO DAVIS School District high schools took part this year in the Festival at Logan tum, perspective grid photography, and quadratic equations, the four troopers will return to their divisions where they will be available for consultation and assistance in reconstructing accidents in their areas. The four would also be available throughout the state as a team on a need basis, the Captain said. CAPTAIN PALMER explained that all troopers are field of reconstruction. This trial program of the Accident Reconstruction Team (ART), when proven effective, will spread to other Zones throughout the state. The program should be an important benefit to the citizens of Utah. Davis Jobs Increase During Past Year The labor force in Davis, Weber and Morgan counties has increased by about 5,000 jobs during the past year, according to a report from the Wasatch Front North District of Utah Employment Service. THE MONTHLY report that covers activities in the area, noted that about 4,420 of the new jobs are in fields, with most of them be- -' ing in trades and services. However, there has been a three-count- 350; e jobs. opening of new Unemployment in September was placed at 5,380, about 3,000 less than August and 240 less than the same month a year ago. full-tim- growth of new jobs in tually alt segements of employment, the report statvir- Thus, the unemployment area rate for the for September was 5.2 percent. This compares to 6.3 percent in August and 5.7 percent for September of 1978, the report stated, grb ed. SERVICE industry led the group with 1,280 new jobs since last fall. Trade-relate- d jobs showed an increase of 90; manufacturing,. 710; three-count- y in- eoals. THE PUBLIC is invited and encouraged to attend all League of Women Voters meetings. They are held at the Bountiful Community Church. Baby sitting is available at the morning meeting. Kaysville Mr. and Mrs. Harley Chris- tensen will entertain at the holiday dinner for their family members. They will include Mr. and Mrs. NeJ Christensen, Midway; Mr, and Mrs. Glen Chynoweth of Ogden; Mr. and Mrs. John Held, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Christensen of Kaysville and their families. Kaysville Births 280. y by dividual needs and career and construction, Finance-relate- d jobs accounted for about 200 new jobs and the mining industry added about 100. UNEMPLOYMENT also took a sharp drop in September, largely because of the start of school and the students educational program, guided 610; transporta- government, tion, parents", and school personnel for the purpose of planning the Its a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Bassett, 863 Heartwood Circle, Fruit Heights. The 5 lbs. 13 oz. baby on Oct. 22 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful and will be named Julie. At home are three sisters and one brother to welcome a playmate. They are Darlene, arrived Christina, Paula and Carl. Mrs. Bassett was the former Pam Roundy of Springville. Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Bassett of Midvale and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roundy of Spanish Fork are the proud grand- parents. The is Mrs. Rachel Beutler of Springville. - merit council decision interim basis. AN Whitesides, of o Lay-wh- heads the five ber board that was in Miss Laytons ; in September said last I was one of the board , bers that voted to retain Layton and that perhaps Boasting over the arrival of a son are Mr. and Mrs. Blaine, Flinders of 781 South Sunset Drive, Kaysville. The 8 lbs. oz. lad arrived on Oct. 21 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful and will be named Ren Garrett. At home are two tses the issue, think it would be unwise f would not favor the Miss Layton in an im period. I think it 1 have to be on a per-:basis. Interim would tiful. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flinders of Centerville; Mrs. Shirley Haslam and the late Earl Haslam of 1 re-o- nt deal approve of the way it was done. The board has initiated Kaysville Births ins-ent- al te a great in- dicating Miss Layton should have received merit protection as library director at the time of her firing he continued, My position is that returning Jeanne Lay--) her former directorship i her position as library director is an exempt position. I honor the boards decision to terminate her, I just dont SPEAKING OF the county little sisters, Mandi and of McKinsy. The mother is the former Ann Haslam of Boun- - - , Bountiful. Mrs. George. Haslam, Clearfield, is the r. Its now one of each for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Ecerton, 835 East Country Road, Fruit Time To Help businesses and churches ity Community inning the within the community made it possible. Hill AFB provided ta program, run in Christmas for 128 families and 204 senior citizens. Six hundred and fifty children had an exciting Christmas coopera-Ros- e of Lima rch in Layton SRAM through the combined efforts of the programs. will be by Carma sistant director 1 Santa coordina-nscoug- THIS YEAR we anticipate a h greater need for sponsors. under CAP Director th. if last year were is. The support itions, schools, . Food packages will be taken to the elderly and handicapped as well as the needy families. Food, clothing and toys (new and used) are like to help in some way conCAP office. Cash would be appreciated as there may be special needs in a few tact the cases. ANYONE wishing to apply for assistance in the program should contact the Community Action Program 17. Heights. The baby arrived on Oct. 13 at the McKay-De- e Hospital in Ogden and weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. She will be named Kathryn Louise (Katie). At home is a little brother Joseph Knowles III who is known as Joey. Mrs. Everton is the former Maren Anderson of Ogden. The grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Howard Anderson of Ogden and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Everton, Sr. of Bountiful. Santa needed. The 5952 Combat Logistics Squadron from Hill AFB will be Santa's helpers in repairing toys. Those that are unable to sponsor a family but would before Dec. court action to overturn that decision. It will be heard in District Court with the date not yet set. George K. Fadel of Bountiful has been retained as legal cqunsel to represent the board, tb Schools, school organizations, churches, civic groups and service organizations are encouraged to participate as sponsors. Interested sponsors may contact the CAP office in or the Courthouse at ext. 205. People who wish to remain anonymous may do so. 1LM Tin i!l tl Jjki y i ii j'.u; O ! iitij H were angrier about taxes. Mention Proposition 13 and everybody knows what youre talking about. The Utah State Legislature enacted a tax limitation law this year. Taxes are hitting us hard, and we have some very strong feelings about them. But we feel strongly about another thing: Our kids. We want good schools for them. But we have a problem. Simply put, its this: Federal impact funds that come to Davis District, largely because of Hill Air Force Base, are decreasing each year. Theyve shrunk from about 10 percent of the district maintenance and operation budget six years ago to about 3.3 percent now. To make up for the dollar loss, the Davis Board of Education is proposing that we citizens vote to authorize a four-mi- ll property tax increase for schools. The School Board intends to levy only a two-mi- ll increase next year. The other two mills would be held in reserve in case of further loss of federal funds. increase would cost each resident The two-mi- ll of Davis County $5.08 next year. Heres the arithmetic: The total assessed valuation of all taxable property in Davis County is $330,000,000. Approximate revenue from one mill (1 1 ,000th of a dollar) would be $330,000. The current estimated population of Davis County is 130,000. So the amount of tax per person for one mill of taxation would be $330,000 divided by 130,000,, or $2.54. Two mills would be double that figure, or $5.08.' increase would Put another way, the two-mi- ll amount to an average cost to home owners of $1 2 to $14 next year. The State Legislature has provided a bonus incentive to school districts like Davis, which have small business and industrial tax bases. Since a mill levy in Davis County would not raise nearly so much money as most other school districts, the state provides funding to make up for a lot of that difference. So if we vote FOR the proposal on Nov. 27, Davis County will receive about $460,000 from our income and sales tax we sent to the state in addition to the $660,000 that we Davis County property owners would contribute. Actually, the Davis Board of Education already has the authority to levy the four mills without voter approval, but since this matter affects so many people, the school board wants voters to have their say. What is the alternative to voting FOR this measure on Nov. 27? There are three major ways to cut school funds. We can cram more students in our classrooms. We could do such things as eliminating extracurricular activities in high school and junior high, music programs for elementary students, advanced placement classes for high school students, and reducing library services and teaching supplies. Or we could reduce teacher salaries. You told us emphatically in a poll taken weekend before last that you dont want to take any of those steps. Since we do feel that way, we can register our feelings by voting FOR the millage proposal on Nov. 27. We have strong feelings for our kids and their education because Davis County has a sense of community closeness that few other areas share. We care deeply about our kids. And thats what the November 27th election is all about kids. Wont you join us in voting FOR the leeway , proposal? 4 0 Leeway for Learning Alliance Dave Irvine, Chairman THIS IS a special way to get the Christmas sparkle, put compassion back into Christmas by participating with us. MO PMJ T33C lit? Its hard to remember a year when Americans trained accident investigaCosts tors, but added, prohibit us from making them all specialists in the Mm iioinstotemont Not favorsd The iRMINGTON s County Library Board man said he would not when everyone sore obouf toes? weight shift, fall speed, conservation of linear momen- Leagye T o Staidly InSesoyirce Teams students, and students special needs. year Utah State Trooper Robert N. Dahle of match the physical evidence. The evidence drop-out- University in Logan presents Commander of Zone I which includes Davis, Weber, Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties, said that one trooper from each of these four divisions will make up the first ART team. m school fund vO 1U MPJ MV f . in 4 ',r.c 4. J ; - f u J , , M u till Knl !jti pp i IV M |