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Show OCTOBER 6, 1987 Executive promoted Hire the Handicapped Week Hearing, eyesight loss didnt stop woman from learning, getting work four-yea- vice-preside- Layton native Curtis H. Harris has also been elected to the banks board of directors, announces Bank Pres. Alan B. Blood. Mr. Harris started at the bank in 1983 as an assistant and has served as a senior since 1985. He has been in the banking and finance business about 13 years and is experienced in all bank functions, Mr. Blood vice-preside- nt vice-preside- nt nistration and bachelors degrees in By TOM BUSSELBERG business management and CLEARFIELD In 1969 life for Vita Jones took a sharp turn. A severe accident cost her the hearing in both ears and loss of sight in one eye. Was it the end of a successful military career? Two bachelors degrees, an associate degree, 1 1 more years military service, and a lot of aches and pains later, Ms. Jones hasnt sat around and vegetated. Being physically handicapped herself, shes perhaps among the best qualified to spearhead National Employ the Handicapped Week in Davis County. In fact, her duties at Clearfield Job Service over the past three years have directly involved helping handicapped veterans find employment. This week is being observed in recognition of that goal. Some 600 disabled vets live in the county, she says, and they either call me or if they dont call me I call them. Employers can take advantage of an Training program whereby 50 percent of the trainees salary is paid through federal funds for the first nine-1- 5 months. And Ms. Jones is there to help place the veteran with a willing employer, whether it be at HAFB or any number of private job sites. Although its not as easy as finding unskilled labor to pack boxes, she has placed seven handicapped veterans in complete, viable jobs. The Emery County native joined the Air Force at 18 and made a 22 year career there, retiring in 1980. The 1969 accident occurred while she was stationed in Germany. Surgery was required in March and that fall she was fitted with her first hearing aids devices she couldnt live without. Retinal detachment led to loss of eyesight in one eye a condition physicians have said cant be re- paired. In relation to her hearing loss she also lost equilibrium and that meant having to learn how to walk again. She was on crutches for a year during that process. After retirement no one would hire her so she went to school at Weber State College. She earned an associate degree in office admi mar- keting. Since being hired in 1984 Ms. Jones has really pulled it (vets program) together and gotten the rest of the staff involved, says coworker Becky Wiggill. She has produced an incentive for the rest of us to get involved. Were very fortunate to have her. Ms. Jones doesnt advocate the feeling sorry method of survival for a disabled vet or anyone else. "Sit down, evaluate the talents and skills you have. See where you can develop better skills. You must have the desire to work. If not, you cant do a thing, she continues. The most important factor is that no doors are closed to an individual who really wants to put forth the effort. Frustrations are bound to pop up, maybe a situation will change so much that a new course will be necessary. What can I do now to help me accomplish something else or how can I work back up to being able to accomplish that skill? notes. Life is full for Ms. Jones. Whether its electrical or plumbing work, rebuilding an automobile engine and complete exterior the 74 Mustang shes on now is her fifth rebuild she tackles it with enthu- SaiSGHG&.CEII, (505 siasm. After work the day of this interview she was going home to dry grapes. She grows five different varieties. Youve got to establish a goal and then look at it daily, monthly, extend it to a year, then go for it. It only took me 22 years to get through school, she laughs. (GEM The Layton City LAYTON Council has decided to keep the property at Fort Lane and Elm Streets in an RM-- 1 zone. Many residents attended the public hearing that was held in conjunction with the regular meeting of the city council. They voiced opposition to the RM-- 1 zone assigned to the property in 1985. The zone is set up to allow multifamily housing. The RM-- 1 zone is y the lowest density zone in the city and would allow 16.22 units per acre. There are 4.8 acres in this parcel owned by the Morgan family. multi-famil- When the RM-- 1 zone was approved by council action in 1985, the Morgans also requested a zoning change on property directly east of Layton High School on Fort Lane. This property was assigned a CX zone and the plan was to build multiple family housing there. The CX zone allows for council review in six month intervals if no development takes place. Two weeks ago, the council changed the zoning on the Morgan property east of Layton High School from the CX zone which would have allowed apartment house construction to a PB zone which is for professional office buildings. Citizens living near the second piece of Morgan property on south Fort Lane believed the council . require complicated down- zoning action. The city would have to carefully spend several months for study and documentag was tion to prove and necessary. appropriate down-zonin- Community Development Director Scott Carter told the council, I personally dont were there. Mr. Carter pointed out there are other multiple family units in the neighborhood. In 1971 Lynn Burton received council approval to in an Other build a 3 zone were approved in 1981. Mr. Carter pointed out that the old mill was tom down and other improvements made to the proper think R-- (DEEMRI (CLffiMMIELDD STMME AIL 25 STORES PAHTM'IPATOG ty' because the council requested them when the RM zone was approved. Bonnie Rae Barlow, a neighbor, talked about bad experiences with the multiple housing in the area. She questioned if commercial building would also be ALL NOTIONS Packaged notions, thread, zippers, seam tapes, ribbons, lace trim, interfacing, batting and quilting frames allowed. Mayor Richard McKenzie noted that this zone does not allow commercial development. He told the citizens that any development would have to meet the city building codes and the new landscaping ordinance. Reduced PATTERNS The citizens and council members shared concern about good access into the project. The mayor indicated this would be closely monitored as the property was McCall, Simplicity, Butterick and Vogue only as available no rain checks, special orders, holds, layaways, or transfers Its Easy To Just Sit Idly by and Complain or do nothing at all! If you have something on .your mind. Write a letter to the Iff editor! WITH $5.00 MINIMUM FABRIC PURCHASE SOUP AND SALAD FABRIC SEMINARS are scheduled at Benchmark Soup and Salad Seminars Regional Hospital for your enjoyment every other Wednesday during the month from 12:30 to 1:15 Oct. 14 The Challenge of Intimacy; Enhancing Sexual Compatibility Maryanne Jerome, M.D. Oct. 28 A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words; Reflections on Life as seen by Cartoonist A1 Thiseman RSVP the day prior to the luncheon $1.00 per person Complete Stock Including Full Bolts, Designer lengths, Rolls and Remnants. Yellow Tags Indicate Discounts over 40 to allow discount. Tags MUST remain attached to bolt or roll 3, Benchmark Hospital Regional West 1350 South,, 84087 Utah Woods Cross, 592 SJ 09 IHROUGH1SATE OF OUR zoning kept for parcel despite opposition could also review the zoning of this land. The RM zone does not have a review provision. To have the council change this zone would . Mr. Harris was raised in Layton and moved to Farmington in 1976. He is married to the former Leann Mmlti-nm- it By DONETA GATHERUM Farley of Orem and they are parents of six children. He attended Utah State University and Weber State College, majoring in business. He also graduated from Pacific Coast School of Banking in Seattle. In 1984 he was voted as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America, an honor coming from a certified group that gives recognition for professional leadership and outstanding community service. He has also served on the Utah Bankers Assoc, security committee. 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