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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, DECEMBER 4, 1980 iducation Dept. Needs Skinnier Rule Book: Bell By TOM BLSSELBERG CLEARFIELD A potential Federal Department of Educa- tion cabinet member says he doesn't think there are any immediate plans" to scrap the department but adds he would check the payroll if given the job. SPEAKING TO the monthly Clearfield Job Corps Community Relations Council, Tuesday, was Dr. T.H. Bell, Utah Commissioner of Higher Education and Former Granite and Weber school districts superintendent. A candidate for the top federal education post in the upcoming Reagan Adminstra-tion- , Dr. Bell based his remarks around education for the handicapped and underprivileged and answered questions from the audience made up largely of educators. IF he thought the Education Department would be scrapped he responded, "I feel there are no immediate I I dont know plans understand there are no immediate plans to close down the department. My concern in the organization of the Education department was that as part of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare the Education" (part) was in a terrible circumstance. Noting that department was larger than Defense he added, I think the move made will keep education out of a laree monolithic agency. ASKED INDICATING he felt the new Administration would take a more wait and see" attitude Dr. Bell continued, "Its not just the old Office of Education, overseeing overseas schools, the National Science Foundation and other agencies. Noting the Department has 13,000 employees he said. "1 think were probably not w asting a lot more money than other poorly-manage- d agen- cies. 1 contemplate 13,000 emw onder w hat all of ployees them do." 1 HE COMPARED it to looking at an athleticteam that had won all its games. More than that record is needed to know the team, such as what the them with high achievers, thats a fairly durable situation. But when you concentrate all of them in one you really take on the odds. SPEAKING to concerns that local educational control 1 BUT HE lauded the results and spoke to the need for more efforts to teach those who either come from environ- ments where there is little chance for development or are otherwise handicapped. Its easy for teachers of the gifted and talented to see results the gifted will teach themselves, he said. But w hen they try to teach the hard to educate, the hard to reach SUNSET The Sunset City Council has recom-- ' mended several areas where the citys federal revenue sharing money should be spent this year, ranging from a couple of gas pumps to a half-to- n pickup for the sewer and water department. . THE SUGGESTIONS were made from several city department heads at a late November council meeting where Mayor Norm Sant told the group the city will have almost $65 ,000 to work with when, and if, Con-- : gress passes its controversial revenue sharing bill. The mayor is predicting the city will get $28,235 in the 1980-8- allotment. About 1 remains in the city's revenue sharing fund at present. Of that. Mayor Sant said $ 8,289 is already obligated for water and sewer department improvements. $36,579 THE COUNCIL discussed using a portion of the money to buy needed equipment for several city departments and then told the mayor the rest should be used for capital improve- ments namely the future purchase of a Huff' loader and street sweeper for the city's maintenance department. Mayor Sant warned the council that if they budget : : money into a capital improve- ments fund it has to stay there. supporter of the idea to build a separate fire- house for the city, the mayor urged the group to determine w hat the requirements are for A : LONG-TIM- E the facility. Then he said several informal public hearings can be held to get public input on the project. He said industrial bonds are so hard to come by now, perhaps the council should look into some kind of low interest loan to fund the construction. A GREAT deal of the citys revenue sharing money in the past has been used to fund water and sewer improvement projects, a plan the council was supportive of continuing this year. The mayor noted that the revenue sharing money doesn't have to be spent and suggested that some of it be put into sav ings to gain interest. Despite this, the council and the department heads came up with a long list of needed opponents were made of. It's when we try to force everyone to equality we get inequality. the same for academia we haven't realized that. "Some who teach college level think they can add to their prestige by seeing how many they can get to enroll and then can't cut it (students) and say you just have to be great to enroll. money and build a city council chamber with desks. If approved, the council would be facing the audience rather than sitting sideways to them. The money could also be used, he said, to renovate the judge's chambers and add a couple of storage bins in the area. Having received the estimates. Mayor Sant told the council. "We need some firm prices. We need to come as UHTIK TOO? TO MW Plea Made To Aid Animal Officers The animal control department cannot do it all! How can we as concerned invididuals help? If each animal owner would take the responsibility to neuter the male or to spay thefemale, the large numbers of unwanted animals, could be greatly reduced. : MANY ANIMALS which have to be killed each week can be directly traced to the irresponsible persons who . allow animals to be born only to discard them to die of starvation, disease or mangled by moving vehicles. Other people confine and neglect animals, often allowing them to starve. Many of the discarded animals end at the dog pound. No animal, human or other, want to suffer. We must equate our sensitive feelings to our animals feelings. If we do not show compassion for animals, how do we teach children compassion for humans? Care and responsibility for all life must be taught at home. WE MUST have animal con- trol personnel who take a ID the former U.S. Commissioner of Education continued. Noting that close as we can." THE FIRE department has g words penned by this countrys founders have not been met he said, We've been going for decades without attaining them in actual practice. Citing the Job Corps as an example of successful efforts to meet the challenge of those requested a permanently-mounte- d monitor hose for the top of one of their engines. This too is being considered in the funding. Fire Chief Arnold Satterlee said the hose would be an outlet for high pressure water release and added that having the monitor is a national requirement. Mayor Sant added up the requested improvements and estimated a cost of about $35,400. About $11,125 he said, is left over and can be committed toward the Huff loader and street sweeper. This, plus the water and sewer improvement fund of $18,289 the total reequals $64,814 venue sharing fund for 1980-8according to the mayor. SAY some of us were jarred into the compensatory education (underprivileged) crusade a bit late. The Great Society that President Johnson spoke about can come, he said, when we get rid of all the biases and prejudices and make a full committment to what we all believe in (equal opportunity). I wouldnt say were there and I dont know how long it will take but were moving, he added. Among those in attendance were Job Corps and Davis, Weber, Salt Lake and Ogden school district counselors. Soys Mneir WERE still not getting equality of opportunity, BUT I SEE that in higher education all the time; its called academic excellence. Certainly there is a need for acommitt-men- t to that, and not to pass he added, "We everybody. 1, "I'D LIKE to reform these costs a little more," Mayor Sant said. The city had planned some improvements for the city building roof, but Mayor Sant told the council the repairs may have to wait for a bond issue. The roof improvements are estimated at $25,000. THE CITY council is expected to make a decision on the funding at their first December meeting. A TOoiess? FARMINGTON The father of a youth accused of killing a girl in Clinton last Aug. 6 may be called as a hostile witness by the prosecution, it was learned this week. A PRELIMINARY hearing will be held in Clearfield Fourth Circuit Court beginning Friday morning and Davis County Atty. Rodney Page said it is possible but not probable that John Miller Sr., the boys father, may be used as a witness for the prosecution. He emphasized that the subpoena was served on the elder Miller primarily to be certain that he would be available in case he was needed during the hearing. THE PRELIMINARY hearing is held to determine if there is sufficient evidence to bind the defendant, John P. Miller, Jr., 15, also of Clinton, over to Second District Court in Farmington to stand trial in the strangulation killing of Anne Elizabeth Hoskisson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Hoskisson of Clinton. The youthful defendant has been held in Moweda Juvenile Detention Center in Roy since he first became a suspect in the slaying. He was transferred By MARK D. MICKELSEN - CLEARFIELD After months of searching, the Clearfield City Council is still "in the dark" about how to e find a secondary power municipal building. gener-atorforth- GAYLE STARKS, city ager, said if there is ever an emergency and the power goes off. the city needs an alternate power source. suggested the city look into getting one from them. THATS THE one bad thing." Police Chief Daren Green said it is extremely difficult to find a generator that works. man- We can't communicate at all if we have a power outage," he told the council at last Tuesday's council meeting. HE SAID the city has been looking for a used generator for two years and has had no luck finding the right kind. He suggested getting bids for a secondary power source. Mayor Donal Townley said many of the state's Civil Defense and Army stations have stand-bgenerators and he y humane attitude toward their job. Their work is indispensable. and often overwhelming, because of some peoples in- differences toward their animals. We want to thank Noel Evans and his staff who have been courteous and efficient whenever we have asked for aid. R.R. Runnels havent been able to one." Mr. Starks told the We find group, explaining the fact that he has had a man looking nationwide for one. ACCORDING to the council. the city doesn't need a generator to supply power to the entire building in a power outage, but rather in key areas like in the police and emergency dispatch room where access to the communication equipment during a disaster is a must. Mr. Starks said the system, when found, can be wired to kick on when the existing power source shuts down. He suggested installing the generator on the east side of the new addition to the municipal building so as not to take away from the building's Expansion By MARK D. MICKELSEN Plans FARMINGTON were revealed last week for expansion of the county-owne- d Davis Park Golf Course. AND ASIDE from the physical improvements, it appears that the project will "stay close to the budget," Davis Park Professional Pierre Hualde told the county commissioners Tuesday. He and Architect Larry Jan-soappeared before the commission with blueprints and ideas about what golfers can expect to see at the facility by n mid-198- FIRST, MR. Janson explained that the new addition will allow for the storage of 37 golf carts. Secondly, an old porch on the existing facility will be remodeled and used for storage of kitchen items, a feature currently absent from the golf course, according to Mr. Hualde. Finally, reconstruction of the cafe area will allow almost double the holding capicity, allowing private from First District Juvenile Court to Circuit Court following a hearing that determined that the youth despite his young age should be tried as an adult. SIX WITNESSES for the prosecution have been named. Besides the boys father, witnesses will be the Clinton groups room for activities. There are so many private groups wanting to use the facility now. Pro Hualde told the commissioners, that controls have had to be set to regulate them. THE extension, Mr. Janson said, has been designed to face police officers, a former Davis County sheriff deputy who assisted in the investigation, and a member of the State Medical Examiners staff. If convicted, the youth could be sentenced to life in prison or even the death penalty. THE JUDGE ruled that it would be in the best interest of the youth" because of im- proved rehabilitation prog- rams that are offered through the adult court system, grb CHIEF GREEN said now is an ideal time to make the installation since workmen are already putting the finishing touches on the outer perimeters of the building. He reiterated that it is especially important for the new generator to light up the police dispatch area. Id rather have too much power, than not enough, Mr. Starks said. The city manager says he wants the generator big enough to supply power to and light the municipal building in case of an emergency. IT WOULD take care of our needs. Pro Hualde told the commission. "1 can t see a need for any further expansion." Outgoing Com. Morris Swapp said he wants to see the county "get on it" and get the job done by next spring. AGREEING, MR. Janson urged the commission to put the construction portion of the job up for bid by no later than Jan. 1. Com. Swapp motioned to give Mr. Janson the power to go ahead and complete further studies on the project and get bids for construction. COM. SWAPPS motion was unanimously approved by Commissioners Glen Flint and Ernest Eberhard. Before leaving the commission chambers. Mr. Hualde told the group the golf course is continuing to make a good profit for the county and can be expected to have brought in as much as $207,000 by the end of this year. BIDS FOR the construction job will be accepted on Jan. 6 by 2 p.m. Local Anglers HOWEVER, THE youth was bound over to stand trial as an adult when it was determined that all stipulations for adult certification were met in the youths case. Also, it was decided by First District Juvenile Court Judge L. Kent Bachman that since the juvenile court would lose supervision of the defendant at age 21, he should be bound over as adult. south in order that the building can pick up a lot of solar energy. He predicted that actual construction on the project can be completed in "not more than six months." Steed Pond Stocked For police chief, two Clinton Clearfield In The Dark With Alternate Power estimates w ere given for a halfton water and sewer truck, $8,000; gas pumps (2) $1300: fire radio. $1200; a hoist for maintenance shops, $1,000; police car (used). $4,000: up for fire department, $8,000. worth of revenue sharing hard-to-lik- I DONT know the great scheme of circumstances that caused some to be privileged or underprivileged. As I grew up in a small town with a widowed mother during the Depression, I knew what it was like to be underprivileged, he said. I know millions who still face that. Weve discriminated and not all of that with mali- - equipment purchases. Cost MAYOR SANT said he would like to take about $2,500 Dr. himself from poverty), Bell recalled. "So many didnt have that opportunity. Its those committed to education to that end that I respect. Its institutions like this (Job Corps) that I respect. Its the youngsters who are e that we need to be reaching for. s, Sunset Revenue Sharing To Cover Greater Area By MARK D. MICKELSEN WE ALL heard about Abe Lincoln (and how he raised PROBABLY one of the most successful programs of its type in the U.S. is here. Contrasting students who' have achieved a high grade point for consideration to the University of Utah Medical School and the students from .roubled, underprivileged environments the author of numerous educational books said, We all know the difference and the challenge. Only in the last few decades have we gotten serious about meeting the needs of the underprivileged, to try to make taxpayers out of potential might be lost with a separate department Dr. Bell comIm worried about mented, that. Im concerned about the domination the federal govern-mecan have on many aspects. I think w e need a skinnier rule book but I'm not saying we shouldn't operate without any. think wed still have segregated schools in the South and a lot of handicapped wouldnt be getting the help they now are. The Constitution says we cant discriminate in providing services. We ought not to abandon that but I think we can eliminate a lot (of regulations and paperwork). If we would move to block grants that would eliminate a lot. WE NEED to be quite careful or well lose some of the progress weve made. Basing his remarks on the need for educational programs such as the Clearfield Job Corps the Rockland, Ida. native said, The Job Corps is an unusual program. W'hen it was established there were many who wondered how it could be successful. cious intent. Speaking of the blight upon society through formerly segregated schools where supposedly equal programs were taught in separate schools he said, All that was part of the effort to quit discriminatory (policies). words Dr. Bell said, If you have a few youngsters w ho are having trouble, have lived in a troubled environment and mix need discipline, we need to advocate that in the schools. "But the great challenge in U.S. education right now is to provide equality of opportunity. Weve been struggling for a long time to provide that. Im not talking about equalizmg this is the real challenge for education. Davis Park Plans Golf By MARK D. MICKELSEN CLEARFIELD Local fishermen wont have to travel far this year to find their catch. THE UTAH Division of Wildlife Resources was given permission last week by the county council here to stock Clearfield's Steed Pond with fish. The only drawback to the plan, according to City Attorney Alf VanWagenen, may be a touchy liability clause between Clearfield and the Division of Wildlife Resources. HE TOLD the city council last Tuesday, however, that since the state legislature passed its recent Landowner Liability Act, cities are limited in their liability for accidents. He said under the provisions of the act, any city allowing land to be used for recreational purposes has its legal liability limited. The purpose, the attorney said, is to encourage city landowners to let portions of their land be used for recreation. Last year, City Planner Carl Jensen was contacted by the DOWR and asked if the city would be interested in having Steed Pond stocked with fish. HE NOTED Tuesday that Clearfield owns a small portion of the pond and is in control of of the water there. The city fathers, headed by Mayor Donal Townley, expressed concern about the city's liability for the pond. Attorney VanWagenen said for the small portion of the two-thir- pond that the city ow ns. Clearfield would have legal responsibility. MAYOR TOWNLEY suggested that warning signs be posted near the pond. He said he knows of several cases where teenagers fishing in the area have drowned and said he doesn't want the same thing to happen again. It was noted at the meeting that the Utah Fish and Game Dept, would like to see the pond area protected. Mr. Jensen said if the pond is stocked, the Division of Wildlife Resources should be responsible for the stocking and subsequent checks to make sure the pond remains properly stocked. MR. JENSEN said the question of ow nership and liability could be resolved by allowing the DOWR to buy the pond area and have Clearfield city take care of it. The council learned, however, that the DOW'R is not interested in an purchase of the property. CITY ATTORNEY VanWagenen predicted and told the council that the stocking of the pond will enhance the property and "should decrease the city's liability. While the state will take most of the legal liability for the pond because the city allows recreational use there, Atty. VanWagenen cautioned the council that "malicious failure to warn visitors of any danger there or to correct any danger in the area can result in the city being held liable. Vocational Expansion: Near Bottom By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE Davis Area Vocational Center expansion has been pegged at 23 out of 32 major construction projects listed by the State Building Board, the center's board was told last week. MEETING AT the Kaysville facility, the board heard a report from Jack Shell, center director, indicating it would take $86 million to get to us, meaning that much money is tentatively allocated for other projects having priority over the center's expansion.Officially, $9,310,000 has been listed as needed to fund the expansion that would include new facilities for various vocational training programs, such as diesel mechanics, busi- - ness and administrative areas. BUT OF THAT amount, Mr. I think it will be Shell said, less. W'ere looking at 73,000 square feet for maybe $7 million. I think that ($9 million) is high for shop facilities. It would also include $847,000 for purchase of the two existing buildings from the Davis School District, who originally operated the old Davis Vocational Center. It has since been placed under state area vocational center status similar to other centers in Cache and Sevier counties and eastern Utah. THE Legislature has already commissioned preliminary drawings for the pansion with Glen R. Swen- ex- son, architect, completing those plans. Mr. Shell said some key legislators are concerned with DAVC progress, including Layton Sen. Haven Barlow who he indicated was "very upset, adding, His first reaction was to do away with the State Building Board upon hearing the priority. NOTING THE preliminary drawings were to be ready by Jan. 1 for possible action by the incoming Legislature, Mr. Shell said'a lot of meetings have been held with state offi-cia- ls including Gov. Matheson. We have some great people supporting us and weve he got some good reports, said. We realize the state is in a financial bind and we will work very closely with all local and elected leaders in all areas, the director said, noting that Sen. Barlow had said he felt good support" could be gained for the project even at the $9 million amount. WE MET WITH (State Schools) Supt. Walter Talbot yesterday (Nov. 24) and he said hell work with us from his end to get the buildings. We'll never get anything done unless we keep working. The center is currently at or above enrollment capacity in its various programs, including many where students must rely on projects for actual experience and that means a dependence on weather and other factors beyond center control. Planned additions would provide classroom and mock work areas. LOOKING TO future vocational job projections. Mr. Shell said, I personally believe the state will be in a critic- - al job situation where there wont be enough skilled workers. Citing a 62,000 new jobs projection for the near future he added, We wont have enough trained" to fill the jobs. In other business during the regular monthly meeting, Mr. Shell said the center is in need of more support help for basic skills" training for many students. "A lot of people need that help, including many on a third or fourth grade reading level. EMPHASIZING the need centered on school students he added, "We have no real program for those (needing support services). We're going to push for this. |