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Show I WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. NORTH DAVIS LEADER. FEBRUARY 18, 1982 Davis Alternatives tudied By TOM BUSSELBERG Two area educators recommend an "extended day schedule for students only as a last resort to meet escalating enrollments that must be squeezed into existing facilities. THE PAIR both oversaw such a program at Bingham High School in the Jordan School District in south Salt Lake County. It was in operation for three years but has been dropped and no district school plans to use it in the forseeable future. Instead, the two say theyd opt for double sessions. That option was explored in an article two weeks ago that brought primarily negative feedback from Davis County parents, both from having experienced it and having had children involved. In any case, the Davis School District is faced w ith a need to meet a enrollment that enstuvisions 9,000 new elementary-age- d dents within six years. AT PRESS time, the school board was expected to approve a bond election for March 31 when voters will be asked to authorize authority to sell bonds for future construction. Although data gathered by District Public Information Officer Bonnie Durrance reflected favorable responses to extended day outweighing advantages among them the possibility of 100 percent greater building utilization and a chance for students to e hold down a job while attending a full slate of classes, the two local area administrators had little good to say. BOB DAY, Bingham High School principal, said looking back on it, Weve had to live with it. Since going through the experience weve formed an ad hoc committee of parents and they're rather unanimous they dont want to have to experience it again. If its (for) a solution of a very temporary nature say for one year economically, maybe for one year it could be helpful, he said. Under the plan, school for one group might start at 7:30 a.m. and another at 10:30. part-tim- Natalie Thompson and Teresa Ann Locke Kaysville are appointed special deputies by Davis County Sheriff Brant Johnson. The two girls were instrumental in the capture of a man wanted in connection with 85 burglaries in three different counties. CRIME - STOPPERS i By MARK D. MICKELSEN FARMINGTON Two Kaysville girls were named honorary sheriffs deputies last week for their help in the apprehension of a Mutton Hollow burglar last August. three northern Utah counties. According to Sheriff Johnson, the two girls spotted a suspicious looking man in the Mutton Hollow area of Kaysville, wrote down his license plate, and immediately reported their findings to the sheriffs department as a part of the IN A SPECIAL presentation ceremony before county dignitaries, Sheriff Brant Johnson Tuesday said Natalie Thompson and Teresa Ann Locke were instrumental in the capture of a man wanted in connection with 85 burglaries in Watch . Neighborhood program. SEVERAL days after the report was filed, the sheriff said a man was arrested and booked into jail in connection with 85 reported burglaries, many of which took place in Davis and Morgan counties. The man arrested in connection with the burglaries is now serving a one to 15 year sentence, officials said. a law enforcement success story, pointing out the importance of the Neighborhood Watch program. incident AS A PART of the program, DAVIS COUNTY county law enforcement ers are able to go into local communities and teach residents how to prevent crime, but most importantly what to do in the event they see something unusual. The sheriff said Mutton Hollow residents are especially concerned about crime in their area and meet regularly to discuss key issues. offic- Commis- sioners, Sheriffs Dept, workers and a handful of family members gathered to pay tribute to the two youngsters. Sheriff Johnson gave each a special achievement award and asked the to join the Sheriffs Department staff as special deputies. Sheriff Johnson called the HE SAID there are people in the area who actually drive around the neighborhoods during the day, patrolling, and looking for suspicious goings on. In the case of Natalie Thompson and Teresa Ann Lotke, the sheriff said, they observed a man in an area where he shouldnt be." MISS THOMPSON is the daiigtlter of Don and Paulette Thompson, 1166 East Mutton Hollow Road. Miss Locke is the daughter of Shirley Wheeler, 1190 East Mutton Hollow Road. THOSE LISTED as divorced, widowed or separated A surFARMINGTON vey of more than 600 adults in the county indicates about one in 25 feel they have a rather showed a higher need, as well, while the more the education, the less probability for mental health assistance, the survey showed. That goes from a high of 40 percent listing a need, as well, while the more the education, the less probability for mental health assistance, the serious need for mental health assistance. IT ALSO showed residents in north Davis most likely to need help over their counter- parts in central and south county, says Dr. Wayne Owens, assistant director of Davis County Family and Community Mentaj Health Center. In addition to those listing a serious need for help were 10 'A percent showing significant 2 and percent moderate. 4 Age wise, those from 18-2- showed the highest need, at while those inabout dicating the least need were in 9 the age bracket and 60 and over, at 13 'A percent each. one-fift- h, 45-5- survey showed. That goes from a high of 40 percent listing a need for those with less than nine years education. But Dr. Owens said only 23 cases were recorded in the sample. Generally more females admitted (problems), following national trends, at 18 percent, compared to Wh percent of males admitting to such a need. Other research shows that males are much less willing (to admit to problems). Racial and ethnic minorities tend to have a higher need. THAT WAS reflected with 15-- 1 5 Vi percent of the white population indicating need vs. But 19 percent for it was noted further interviewing would be necessary to obtain more than a rough idea in that area. Income also plays a part in early and freshmen and sophomore late. Girls sports were held before school, boys after, and schedule changes had to be allowed for that but for nothing else, where possible, he explained. We were able to accommodate almost everything (in student schedules). There were a few conflicts as parents tried to decide how to operate within a family where several different schedules possibly had to be met for children of varying ages. d EXTENSIVE community involvement" is needed to gain understanding and support and "support staff such as media aides and must be in- creased to handle added supervisory duties, needed largely during lunch periods when hundreds of students must be scheduled into a lunch period, for minutes instance, when it only takes to eat. That frees classrooms for academic use by other students over several class periods. Difficulties in scheduling some types of classes were also experienced, such as physical education, with only four periods open for "regular" classes, he noted. 0 LARGELY concurring in those feelings was Joe Anderson, now an assistant principal at Alta High School, who also experienced the Bingham program. "The kids are basically unsupervised (during lunch periods) and they all but destroyed the building. We needed more carpeting and continual graffiti accumulation had to be removed. It was easier for drug pushers to operate during the long lunch periods, as well. he added. "On our experience in Jordan it was not a very good one. Our experience is as a last resort" to use extended sessions. Wed get double sessions." He said, although, Alta and Bingham Highs were built about the same time, Bingham looks 20 years older, in his opinion, due to wear. NOTING IT was just one mans opinhe said extended day would probably have the most success in middle schools of such as exists at Kaysville Jr. grades High until the end of this school year. Class sessions don't have to be a set length by state mandate or a set credit number met, he explained. Additional advantages gleaned from national studies include a need for teachers to be willing to teach in several subject areas and share classroom facilities with more administrative time needed, as well. ion," 6-- Building Permits One In 25 Need Help By TOM BUSSELBERG AT BINGHAM, juniors and seniors went I WOULD not allow any deviation from the norm. It was more difficult for the parent than for the student. If they had elementary-ageyoungsters they (parents) wouldve like the high school student home early in the day to babysit." Speaking of the program as a whole he said, "Its not a comfortable solution." It meant a student could "float" for up to three different lunch periods making it difficult for administrators to readily know where a student should be. Truancy was higher and more of a problem. Mr. Day added. at ten times more likely to need mental health help than those in good physical health. STRESS CAN take a rather severe toll on lives, he says, with 10 percent of respondents indicating they felt themselves under little stress and 30 perg cent a lot. events listed included divorce, death and a job change. A be aided through mental health assistance. And if the parents were in need, there was a greater probability their children would need help, as well. Noting it was difficult to get data about alcohol use and problems, Dr. Owens said 35 percent of the countys residents said they use alcohol with those having a definite or probable problem listed at a little over three percent of the adult population. But that was put at 9.3 percent of those using alcohol. Stress-producin- higher need for mental health assistance tended to be present in those with more d problems. Those questioned were also asked about their awareness of the mental health center, and Dr. Owens says more awareness needs to be created, it would appear. And people need services most who are the least aware. stress-relate- LOOKING AT the needs of youth, the survey showed of about 15 perthose from cent were felt by parents to have some problems that could Pleas No Contest' FARMINGTON Sen- tencing is scheduled Thursday for a Bountiful man who pleaded no contest" to a second-degre- e felony charge of theft by deception. THE CHARGE is in connection with the default of Bonne- Attorneys Office, is treated in court the same as a guilty plea, meaning the case will not go to trial. THE DEFENDANT, F. Alonzo Badger, 46, of 694 E. dents that allegedly occurred between May 1978 and June 1900 S., admitted through his attorney that he had errored because of great stress and his actions were not intentional. The defendant has made 1980. partial reimbursement to ville Thrift Company and stems from a series of inci- no contest plea, according to the Davis County The clients who made deposits Needed For Home Remodeling By NORMA PREECE Fruit Heights residents should make note that building permits are required for wood burning stoves, fences, remodeling, finishing base- ments, etc. According to the planning commission some residents are in violation of the ordinance. IF A resident does not acquire a permit for their project and does not meet the code they could be required to undo, redo or move, etc. It is important that each and everyone abide by the city ordinances. Citizens should contact the city office prior to beginning a project. The City Recorder re- minded residents that utility billings are due when received and become delinquent if not paid in 30 days. Water service could be discontinued according to the city ordinance if not paid in 30 days. If utility service is turned off there will be a fee charge to turn the utility service on again. On a delinquent water bill that is turned off there will be a $25 turn on fee, second turn on fee is $50. THE CITY has installed a white missile tube next to the bulletin board at the city office for the convenience of citizens to pay their utility bills. Dog licenses are now due and must be obtained before March 31. Licenses may be purchased at the city office or at the Davis County Animal Control located at 1500 E. 650 N., Fruit Heights. All proceeds go to the county animal control department. A late fee will be charged for those who fail to get a license before the deadline. ALL RESIDENTS in the a business in their home are required to apply for a home occupation business license. Those with business licenses and commercial businesses should renew their licenses now. Burning permits are still required. To obtain necessary information about the burning regulations contact the city office. community-wh- operate THE FRUIT City Council meet the first and third Thues-da- y of each month at the city chambers at the Rock Loft. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. The planning commission meetings are held the second T uesday of each month at the city building beginning at 7 p.m. with his firm. s. Committee Position Available Applications are being accepted for one person in Kaysville to serve as a member of the Kaysville City Parks and Recreation Committee. THOSE INTERESTED are to contact the city administrator, John Thacker at the city office. Deadline is Feb. 19. PAUL SMITH is currently serving as committee man. np chair- A Sorry Lot Judge when you married to share his him you promised lot, didnt you.? Wife Yes, but I didnt know then that it was just a lot of trouble. probable need, Dr. Owens noted, with insufficient income highly related to creating problems. One fourth of those earning $900 a month or less reported a need up to slightly less than seven percent reporting need at $2,700 a month. NOT ONLY a familys income but the income level per dependent plays an important role in need probability, Dr. Owens says, with the more adequate income, the less likely a need for mental health ser- vices. Stability of the family unit also tends to relate to needs and a needs ratio tends to correlate to the number of times a person orfamily moves. Physical and psychological health tend to have a rather high correlation. Those who see themselves as having very poor physical health rate are listed By MARK D. MICKELSEN FARMINGTON Davis County's occupational skill training program for handicapped residents may be eligible for a merit award from the National Association of Counties, according to County CETA Supervisor Rich Nelson. sored by Davis County through the Pioneer Adult Rehabilitiation Center Mr. Nelson said hearing, vision, behaviorally, intellectually, d orthopedically-impaireresidents, as well as those with language limitations or who are economically disadvantaged are served by the program. ram-spon- THE PROGRAM Set up in May, 1978 offers handicapped residents vocational training in medical housekeeping, medical laundry and medical food service programs. Mr. Nelson told county commissioners last week that the training programs are both comprehensive and individualized and are designed to prepare a student to perform competitively on the job in a hospital, nursing home or other community setting. THE PROGRAM is open entry, open exit, he told commissioners. Each person progresses at their own pace. At the time an individual is ready to work without supervision, a work adjustment program is provided. This work adjustment program emphasizes working under supervision, getting to and from work, and working with The program is monitored at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful where students are trained and practice skills in an actual work setting. he said, desire the opporin to the labor market... but are tunity participate limited because of various types of impairments. Thanks to the occupational skill training prog THE COMMUNITY benefits when people work because they pay taxes, said Mr. Nelson, they contribute to the gross national product, relieve government of welfare support payments and spend for MANY individuals, goods and services. Since 1978, Mr. Nelson said 145 people have been served by the program. Currently, statistics show that 48 percent of all those who enrolled in the system are now employed. AS A RESULT of the success of the program, Mr. Nelson urged commissioners to allow him to apply for an award of merit from the National Association of Counties (NACO). NACO officials traditionally present awards to counties with successful, people-oriente- d programs, officials said. DAVIS COUNTY commissioners unanimously approved Mr. Nelson's request. The training program is the result of a joint effoit between the county, the Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, the Davis School District, the Division of Family Services and Lakeview Hospital. |
