- 3- ,"HiH.i lil Lllm s IJHJWfcajysa i i WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 23. 1978 Improvement Association Meets The monthly meeting of the Layton City Improvement As14 sociation was held WAYNE of the Kiwams Club, described the kite ilyirg contest the Kiwams will Association members were sporsor on March 25 There will be a variety of prizes for many categones of kales asked to think of ideas for a Fourth of July float Concessions will be sold during the contest The Kiwams will also hold a garage sale to raise money for the heritage Museum WAYNE Bone was assigned the job of investigating the use of CB radios to patrcl areas of Layton where vandalism and other problems frequently ex cur Community organizations wert urged to keep scraptx k APPHEOIATIOn DAY ah 'me D n w truiv a Uj appret idlHin at Davis High S( hiKii on Ltb 14 PTSA OIF (Parent 5 i It at her Student Assvtuddun) staff hung ' Happy Valentine' banners m the halls ressit g and showing their ej appret latum to the school's studtntbodv, faculty and all those who serve m any t i fiat ity at the school The walls and tables of the school cafeteria were also duorated w,th Valentines THEY presented all the school food employees, women custodians with a valentine corsage and the men custodians with a bakery item, the principals office staff, counselors and teachers were treated to a Valentine luncheon in the cafeteria with valentine greetings and the students all received pop-sk les The PISA staff appreciates the support given them throughout the entire year by all those at the school This holiday was set aside to pay ttibuie and show appreciation to all those at the school PTSA staff members are Verla by Mrs Raymond, president np headed including the studentbody. Valentine corsages were presented to all the school food employees and custodians, received bakery items Mrs. Verla Raymond, PTSA President (far left) and Ann Marcusen, (far right) vice president, presented the tokens of appreciation. Others involved are, front row seated, Harold Hamblin, Melba Monson, Mana Fikstad, La Rue Casey, Pat Smith and Emma Hinds Rack row, Clarence Higgs, Dennis Bozzilh, Alice Hamblin, Yvonne Kidd, Francis Hutchison, Josephine Wvandt, F.ffie Camden, Emma Lue Cu.LgLtly, Eunue Robbins Nepotism Policy Questioned By County Commissioners By ROSFLYN KIRK Davis sioners County are Commis- questioning whether a nepotism policy, passed by the county several years ago, should be enforced or abandoned They asked County Attorney Milton J Hess to look over the policy to determine its legality ARE several in county government which currently are in violation of the policy, which specifies that two members of an immediate family cannot be employed withm the same department The matter became an issue during a personnel session when commissioners questioned whether they should grant approval of the hiring of a father and a son, both as deputy sheriffs THERE departments Four sets of relatives are the deciding factor employed in the sheriffs Davis Sheriff's Office, said it would be discriminatory to refuse to hire two persons with a high merit ranking simply because they were related department, in addition to the two members family employed in the County Recorders Office and an additional two in the County Clerks Egbert, Office COMMISSIONER Flint said since the county has a policy, COMMISSIONER Glen Flint questioned first the hiring of the father and son team by the sheriffs office saying, it creates friction among the the in other people courthouse " County Clerk Rodney Walker said that at the present time the sheriffs deputies are hired under the should stick to it. Presumably the reason for enacting the policy was to make sure that one member in an office didnt cover up for another if an error occurred, he said Mr. Hess agreed to look over the nepotism policy as enacted to see if it is illegal. If not illegal, the commissioners can make a decision on whether they want to continue the policy, he said If it is not a good policy, you ought to rescind it. If its illegal youll have to rescind it " direction of the sheriffs merit commission After applicants are tested, take a physical and are interviewed, they are placed on a hiring roster. The sheriff has to hire from that roster whether they are relatives or not He said that relationship is not the criteria for hiring, but the position on the roster is THE COUNTY nepotism policy is in addition to a Utah State nepotism statute which prohibits an elected official from hiring relatives to work within the department he administers. The county nepotism policy was passed when Horace Rose was county personnel director. Present personnel director, Earl King, advised the county commission to call in the members of the sheriffs merit commission and come to an understanding on the 1 Elder Lewis Rhoades, a son of Mr and Mrs. Winslow Rhoades of Syracuse returned home on Saturday afternoon from a two year LDS mission Mission in the He was residing in Clearfield at the time of his call and will report in the ward next Sunday, Feb. 26 On Saturday afternoon, Texas-Housto- n upon his arrival home his parents entertained with a family dinner in his honor. Those attending were his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Foster Rhoades, Orem, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jensen and family, Hooper; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ormsby and family, Springville; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thurgood, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Larsen, and Mr. and Mrs Thomas Rhoades and Miss families, Shirley Rhoades, Miss Ann Rhoades and Mike Rhoades, the guest of honor, Elder Rhoades and Miss Cindy Fielding, all of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Phyll A. Hansen spent a few days this past week in Denver. Colo Mr. and Mrs John Law, accompanied by Mrs Lola F rew, of West Point, and Mrs May Atkinson of Burley, Ida. spent last week in Las Vegas, Nev. Mrs Law attended a medical convention while there. A large group of northern Davis County residents returned home on Saturday evening from an eight-datrip on the Caribbean Sea. Those from Syracuse included: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Michalicek, and from West Point were Mr. and Mrs. policy. MR. KING said even though the merit commission approved the hiring, that final come approval should through the county commission. According to Mr. Walker all requests to hire should come through the sheriffs office to the personnel director who would then submit the names to the county commissioners for approval. y Hugh R. Twede, Mr. and Mrs LaMar Sessions, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn A. Criddle, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs Merrtl Hailing from South Commissioner Flint emphasized that if the county has a nepotism policy, the commission should stick to Weber. Mr. and Mrs. Dale T. Smedley from Mountain Green; Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Hailing, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Schofield, all of Clear-heland Mr. and Mrs Melvin Glauser, Kaysville. it MR. WALKER questioned whether the county might not be leaving themselves open to a problem with discrimination if they fail to hire a person who is qualified. He pointed out that the county affirmative action policy forbids discrimination on the basis of sex, race or national d; Brown eyes are an indicaof a weak will; black eyes, of a weak defense. Brainbridge Mainsheet tion origin. -- avion High School The high school involve 'he two junior h'ghs m rais.ng funds fur the museum All Layton residents were urged to attend the Lav ton H.gh School Musical This year, the school will present Museum into a Utah compiled Prepress Bock to he submitted to the Siam of I tah for jud I ).ior Society has raised T'X'O in pledges for the Heritage to hopes rg The King and (Hen rmuling March At School Still A Real Problem auto dealers be invited to merce those schools will be handled next fall That situation will of 1979 when the Samuel Morgan School opens in the fall of 1379 SUPERINTENDENT Btr-neSk r.gley did say that the district does not plan any split sessions at the Kaysville school Teachers and parents said that rumors about split sessions, busing and temporary classrooms were rampant and questioned whether the school board would make ll a decision sewn. They were told that final decisions on the placement of school students for the 1978-7year would be made on the last board meeting before the conclusion of school. Students receive their assignment for the following year on the last day of school. Superintendent Wrigley said that watting until late in the spring allows the district to study enrollments and new subdivisions, resulting in the best children. LUC1LE Reading, school board president, said that contrary to rumors, there has been no discussion of split sessions at either school One spokesman argued ghts, that studies show low productivity when children are slotted into late afternoon classes when a split session is required Parents from the Mutton Hollow area requested that their children not be transferred to another school prior to the opening of the Samuel is All the area wih participate The in Layton Chamber of Poret is and leathers from Burton and Kaysville Elementary Schools in Kaysville did not get a commitment from Davis County School Board about how overcrowding conditions in of n 11 show to be held in April by FUSEIYN KIRK be alleviated by the fall and 9, 10 PLANS are under way for a recreational vehicle and auU. SaN Teachers, And Parents placement The show I will be seen three they 3l Syracuse ews By VIRGINIA S. BENNETT THE H records of their projects These activities will later be Davis High PTSA held its Appreciation Day on Valentines Day, Feb. 14 honoring all those at the school the BONE, Piesident Com- sponsoring this show One of the most exc mng organizations in Layton is the Civic Arts Association Ttev are sponsoring a children s entertainment group made up uf 35 to 50chtldren whose ages are between 6 and 12 The group will be called, "Kids Kids, Kids The children wii1 practice once a week AUDITIONS for a d. rector a piano player will be held March 2, in the Layton H.gh Little Theater from 7 to 9pm The director will be responsible for teaching the and children music and stage presence The director will receive 1150 per month The piano player will receive $8) per month If the director can direct and play, he or she will receive $200 per month Childien who want to join this group will audition Thursday March 23 and 30, from 7 to 9 p m in the Layton High School Little Theater Each child selected will s'gn an agreement to attend rehearsals and performances and to live up to the rules of the performing group THE FIRST Layton Civic Arts concert will be held April 8 in the Layton High School Auditorium The performing group will be the BYU Young Ambassadors This group has traveled throughout Europe and South America. They have received tremendous response wherever they have per- Gues I Speaker The Bountiful Art eague in connection with the Bountiful Art Center will hold a lunche n on Friday, March 3 at 12 30, at the Dav is University of Utah Center, 197 E 500 South, in Bountiful 1 SPF CIAL guest speaker will be V Douglas Snow, professor of art at the University of Utah Professor Snow is well known for his large murals in the Salt Lake Public Library and the foyer of the Pioneer Memorial Theatre Mr Snow has been invited to speak to the League in anticipation of an exhibit of his work at the Bountiful Art Center, opening on March 19 and the Davis County Libraries in Bountiful and Clearfield, beginning March 11, . tes all members to attend and bring a friend Others interested m Mr Snow's tec ture and exhibit are also cor d'ally invited to attend Reservations can be made by railing the Bountiful Art Center at 581 8820 by Wednesday, March 1 - HIIXXXXXXJ Bsmim ' iil Layton The Incrwfible sntyolebof wttlofe display during the luncheon on March 3 Feb MITZI Hancuff, chairperson of the Bountiful Art League, Eve 7 30 Mat 1.15 & & 9 05 2 50 City Improvement Association would like to remind Layton residents of the Layton Logo contest. The new logo must be a change from the present one It must be drawn on a 84 by 114 sheet of paper and in color More than one entry can be submitted Entries should be turned in to the Layton City Offices, 437 Wasatch Drive or to Mayor Shields, Joe Antista, Mrs Robert Graff of Lucille Stock The contest prize is $100 Deadline is March 31 dmg KAYSVILLE THEATRE 21 N Mam Kaysville 376-527- 2 t I mm: Morgan School, specifically to Layton schools BUSING PLANS would not be resolved until the end of the year, Superintendent Wrigley said. But he pointed out that it has often been necessary to transfer children back and forth from outside the boundaries of the community until growth requires the construction of a school in the area. Parents argued that, since the children m Mutton Hollow had been moved once, they not be moved again The board made no commitment, but told parents the decision would be made late in May Superintendent Wrigley said the Samuel Morgan The next generation microwave oven that cooks meats to perfection! I School, when opened, will accommodate students in kin- dergarten through fifth grade, just like other schools in the Kaysville and Farmington areas SUPERINTENDENT Pioneer of Steam Cleaning in Davis County STEAM CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Deep Clean Extraction e Gentle No Brush or Scrubbing e Stays Clean Longer e Economical Wrigley did not guarantee parents and teachers that there would not be busing for students. "We try to avoid busing, but have had to do quite a bit of it. 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