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Show CUPPER TODAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1999 A5 Ceremony honors Davis County jail graduates control their anger, communicate and assertiveness training, as well as the educational courses helped pick him up. He told the dignitaries present the jail's education programs can be a help to any inmate and thanked them for putting the program in place, saying because of the programs hes been through, he can now be a better son, husband and father. Im now program ready to take the (such as Alcoholics Anonymous) to anyone who will listen and spread the word of Christianity, he said. Sen. Dave Steele was awarded a plaque for his support of the jails educational programs. We couldnt have this program without his support, Lt. Dan Horton said in presenting the award. Steele serves as coordinator of education in the Davis School District and was instrumental in getting the high school program started in the jail. Steele told the graduates they have met the challenge, although they will face more, as we all will in years to come. He told them to remember deep inside yourselves you can change. Davis County Sheriffs Captain Jan Cunningham, said the program was begun in 1988. It got off to a slow start, but it gained momentum, he said. Through the years, the program has presented 263 GED certificates and 32 high school diplomas. BY MSURSDA WILLIAMS Clipper Today Staff Writer ers, young adult, picture books, and The sale will run Friday from 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-- p.m. If you come Friday, prices are $1 hardcover, 50 cents paperbacks, while on Saturday theyre $3 per bag or $5 per box! Proceeds go to benefit library programs. For 1 more information call non-fictio- n. 4-- 4 451-232- DISI to protect unborn children passes The Unborn Victims of Violence Act, H.R. WASHINGTON, D.C. 2436, has passed a House of Representatives vote, 254-17over strong opposition from forces. The bill, strongly supported by Utah Rep. James V. Hansen, seeks to protect the right of women to choose to carry a baby to term making an individual who harms a woman and terminates her pregnancy responsible for the death of the unborn. Supporters of the bill hailed passage as a needed protection of the beginning of life, while its opponents claimed it was simply another 2, attempt to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Will Fremont School get a crossing guard? BY JENNSFER A. NCELSEN Clipper Today Correspondent Kathy Gittens would SUNSET like to see increased safety measures taken for students attending Fremont Elementary School. As a nine-yeresident of Sunset, ar and mother of children who attend Fremont, Gittens told the Sunset City Council Tuesday night that the safety of our children should be a major concern." She cited the area of 250 West between 2500 North and 2575 North as a safety hazard because of the high numbers of children who must cross there on their way to and from school, estimating that as many as 75 percent of the students use that crossing. Gittens also noted the number of cars driven by parents that are parked in restricted zones or across the crosswalk. Additionally, a UTA bus route crosses the same road, she said. Police Chief Phil Olmstead told Gittens and the other women of her safety committee that as recently as two years ago, the city surveyed that zone for a crossing guard and came back with results that indicated one was not required by state guidelines. However, he said, while one is not required, that does not prohibit the city from hiring one. I think we should fight, stand up, scream, whatever it takes to get a crossing guard before a kid gets killed, Council member Carl V. Clayton said. Mayor Janice Galbraith agreed that the proposal would be a good idea and encouraged the safety committee to recruit volunteer crossing guards while the city looks into hiring a paid crossing guard. The dty will also look at another request from the safety committee to install signs and crosswalks in other areas. - The graduFARMINGTON ates picked up their high school diplomas and GED certificates and 5 i'jT shook the hands of dignitaries. Proud family members snapped pictures and applauded, especially vigorously as their graduate was announced. Later, they gathered for punch and 12-st- cookies. In many ways it was a typical graduation Tuesday. But in a big way, it wasnt typical at all. The set- ting was the Davis County Jail and the graduates were inmates. Five inmates received high school diplomas, while 16 received GED certificates. All were congratulated for their hard work in achieving a goal, many had been considering for some time. Two student speakers epitomized the hard work put in by all the graduates and shared how much theyve grown through the high school program, and through the jail itself. John Clark, who received his high school diploma, said in the eight months hes been in jail, Ive learned the most important thing in life is my family," which he said now takes precedence over the drugs and alcohol. He said while as a truck driver I wouldnt have had to do this diploma thing," he told those gathered there DAVIS COUNTY inmate and GED recipient Frank Garcia (right) is gratulated by Commissioner Dannie McConkie during the ceremony. was merit in finishing something begun years ago. Then, Frank Garcia, a GED certificate recipient, shared a heart-fe- lt speech, in which he gave credit to God for turning his life around and bringing him to the point he could con- eam his GED. He said he was elated to receive his GED, calling it, my time to shine. He told how much the programs offered through the jail, including Alcoholics Anonymous, and programs which help inmates learn to Vote totals listed for all candidates Here is the unofficial voter tally from each city where a primary election was held on October 5. Those who survived the primaries and will be up for election Nov. 2 are noted in bold. ComeD H. Griffeth, 339 Allen D. Hansen, 383 David Moiuon, 462 Curt Oda, 548 Garr L Roundy, 395 VV. Stratton, 344 Two-ye- ar Angelo Con tin o, 232 Lurien A. Knight, 251 Sharia Nelson, 70 Kim Sill, 561 Kent Dee Smith, 788 WEST POINT Lee Barrett, 255 Jerry G. Chatterton, 248 Dorothy Denan, 23 Robert G. Fraser, 224 Chris Larsen. 77 Donald P. Mellot, 60 lola Murray, 158 John Petrofi; Jr 282 Richard Joseph Roginski, 107 Roger Woodward, 218 SYRACUSE Four-yea- r Bradley W. Hodges Sr., 189 Donald A. Kingsley, 83 Gary Meehans 406 Bobbie D. Miller, 269 Kody J. Thurgood, 156 Bill Williams 111 Robert S. Wood, 435 LAYTON Steve Curtis, 1440 David F. Haight, 620 Stephen G. Handy, L052 Debra Ledkins, 988 Bill Storing, 232 Charles Ross LeFevere, 542 Norman Parker, 184 KAYSV1LUE Debbie Cutler, 605 Kenneth Scott Downs, 376 Sherry Scoffield Einfeldt, 513 Arthur Johnson, 546 John McQeary, 716 David O. McEwen, 138 Reed Nelson, 793 Robert Rees, 682 Neka J. Roundy, 1431 Christopher Snell, 940 Mathematicians at DHS among best in nation BY MARK WATSON Clipper Today Correspondent - KAYSVILLE The math department at Davis High School is soaring to unparalleled heights of achievement in secondary education. This year the Davis Math Team placed second in a national math league testing competition. On Tuesday, the Davis Board of Education honored five Davis High math teachers who have been the heart and soul of a phenomenal Wslklm) for safety Students and parents walk to school Wednesday morning near Layton's Mountain View Elementary as part of Green Ribbon Safety Awareness month. Photo by Elsie Hall. Conference Center: On life support Continued from p. A1 county was concerned, was if we had the entire 12 acres, and provide our because this property own destiny us up something held has thing just fierce." But Laytons mayor sounded more positive that the conference center can still happen. One side of the partnership was going to take it over, and they need to have things done by (a certain) date, which officials say is the middle of the month, at the latest In July, the county gave a three month deadline for definitive action to be taken. After that, property owned by N&S Development for placement of the hotel and office tower would revert back to the developers. The mayor blamed much of the problem on Corporex based in Cincinnati, Ohio, who was going to originally coordinate the project. I really think in the last year, theyve probably been the main reason this slowed down to almost a stop. A lot of positioning takes place. Whenever it finally sets out, it will be a finality, well be able to get it to go or it will die." Developer Priest, meanwhile, is reluctant to talk, at least until later this month, because of litigation between his firm and Corporex. I havent heard anything from Bill Butler (CEO of Corporex). We cant even hint at anything. We will have then we legal matters to work out can talk. Weve giving him (Butler) two weeks to get everything done (or by about Oct. 18)," he added. In the meantime, Butler could not be reached by the Clipper Today for comment. Fall Clean Up CciTY im ftfw i.iiihjsi f mathematics program during the past decade. Honored were teachers Mike Shaw, Mary Agrapides, Gary Taylor, Tracey Meade, and Corine Barney. Davis High has won the Utah State Math Contest for six consecutive years. Davis has won three of the past four American High School Math Exams at the State level. The team also has won four consecutive region championships. This teaching team has been so successful that they were named to the second team All USA Today Teacher Team. The team will be featured in an Oct. 14 USA Today article. In 1984, 16 students from Davis passed the Advanced Placement Calculus Examination. Nest year, over 200 students from DHS will pass the AP Calculus Exam. In addition, Davis will have approximately 40 students earn credit in AP Statistics. More than one in four students will graduate having earned AP college credit in mathematics. During the decade of the 90s, the pass rate for 3 Specials K 4iif .lien , i. $1,500. Also honored during the meeting fourth-grade- r was Creekside Nlakinzee Adams. Three years ago her father was killed in a tragic snowmobihng accident. Shortly after that, Makinzee and her older sister were diagnosed with a very very rare disease. Six months ago she had a bone marrow transplant, but it failed She recently had a second transplant In spite of her struggles, Makinzee has also set a goal of improving her teacher reading and her home-boun- d is she better than ever doing reports before. ! ! ! irasjesi Sale ill one Eemiifu" One day only IFF SSi?e St2GCa - GUITARS AMPS - SYNTHESIZERS- - DRUMS - PRO AUDIO RECORDING - DIGITAL PIANOS - SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES Rooms 68 Saturday October 9th 10AM-9P- M e uxoiut I Service Includes: Carpet for Heavy Tnffle for Stubborn Salni Detp Steam Clean Som Ujht Furniture Movlnj It Included We Also Offer: Upholitery Cleaning Car Interior! Pet Odor Removal Fiber Protectant Red Stain Removal Locally Owned & Operated was held at the new Creekside Elementary in Kavsville. Board members toured the school and were entertained by a song from several students. The song was written by Creekside Principal Don Beatty. Students presented a giant thank you" card to the board In other business, State Rep. Shery l Allen from the Davis School District Foundation and representatives of Dick's Market Inc. presented a check of $20,500 to the district to be used at schools within Dick's clientele area of south Da is County. Each elementary school in that area will receive $500, each junior high $1,000 and each high school You Asked For It students taking AP mathematics exams at Davis has been 97 percent The national pass rate is about 65 percent Up to 525 sq.ft. i Davis Highs honors math program has experienced tremendous growth, increased participation by young women, and has realized its goal of outstanding performance in all measurable areas. It has created future opportunities for the many students who have embraced it during the past 15 years. 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