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Show SERIAL. CR3ER DIVISION HARRIOTT LIBRARY u Or SALT LAKE CIIY, VIMi SPECIAL II S0LLLC7I0AIS Lam more By Booklets are available from local Pi TOM BUSSELBERG Have you noticed your junior or senior high school youngster acting different, lately? NO, NOT just in the teenage or adolescent sense, but in other noticeable ways? Is he lethargic now where he used to be on the hyperactive side, Has that "bottomless pit suddenly dried up? Much as parents dont want such problems, your child could be experiencing a drug problem. The Davis School District, county PTA and county mental health have produced a booklet to help parents identify and deal with the problem, at least for starters. WHAT TO DO If.. .For Parents Who Care has been prepared for distribution, with thousands of copies already in the hands of parents, says L. Jim Hill, school district health supervisor. A SOME HINTS include: household evidence from strange pipes to plastic bags of dead grass; prescription drugs turning up missing; money or household objects convertable to cash missing; eye drops or deodorizers found hidden in a room or c&r. Physical evidence ranges from that change in activity noted at the beginning of this article to a lack of coordination, staggering, slow movements or clumsiness. THERE ARE often personality or behavior changes coupled with social evidence, such as a drop in school or work performance and an increase in truancy or tardiness. s in dealing with What are some of the substance abuse? STAY CALM--dopanic. Its often hard to be objective about your own children, so dont be afraid to call in an expert. Allow input into family rules. Discuss logical before it happens so kids consequences for officials, SOME topics are aJJrcxsed: Why kids drink and take drugs; An Alcoholism problem in My FamiDealing with Substance ly? How Can I Tell; Abuse; What to Look for in A treatment Program. There are at least a dozen other chapters, is well. In the Why Kids Drink and Take Drugs" here are some reasons noted: like the feeling ol being high, peer pressure, rebellion against parents and authority, feelings of rejection, low self esteem, hopeh ssness, excess pressure to perform. The list goes far longer. " THE BOOKLET notes traits often for those adolescents abusing drugs and alcohol, with the feeling of "not being worth much" pet sitting until they meet other lonely kids in pain w ho offer a sense of belonging hard to resist. How can you determine if there's an alcohol or drug problem in your family? hard-hittin- g Dos-Dont- s: Dos-Dont- person-oriented- nt rule-breaki- Continued on page two Davis WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1985 Corti oui Presort u $ Posloje tOLK RATE PAID Permit no S tCMon uton 64041 NUMBER TWENTY 25 CENTS 3 Campaign ets kickoff Tuesday LIGHTER SIDE A humorous look at serious topics. United Way sets $475,000 goal Whos what in Layton CYCLOPS By DONETA GATHERUM Guest Writer HILL AFB - Leaders working with the Davis County United Way campaign were challenged to put back into the system a little of what you take out at the annual kickoff meeting and luncheon that was at the held Wednesday, Sept. Officers Club at Hill Air Force Base. -- LAYTON - I thought I had heard everything. . . but then I stopped by Layton City. MOST OF you are aware of the recent Layton controversies. Only Pete Rose has received more press than the Layton City Council. And, considering the numerous zoning requests and other city dealings, its natural that some residents are angry. But with a city election due next month, a group of candidates have gathered and discussed a new twist to politics. They initially called themselves the Moral Giants, and they have since spread the word among some of the religious folk that, if elected, they will conduct a moral clean-u- p campaign of city government. I have nothing against moral clean-upBut the real question remains: Does the city government need a bath? THE RECENT issues in Layton have little to do with morality. Take the case of the dismissed city recorder Randall Heaps. Despite the many accusations, he was basically hounded about a $1 15 briefcase purchase and a confusing convention side trip at which he became stranded. Maybe Heaps didnt account for a few pennies here and there, but that hardly becomes an issue of Moral Indignation--an- d its not the type of thing we need a Rev. Jerry Falwell to save us from. Or witness the neighborhood outcry against an apartment complex located near the citys high school. The developers met all zoning requests and the city approved it. This is not the type of issue solved by a zealot who memorized the Bible. OR TAKE the recent dismissal of Cam Caldwell, the city manager. The city hardly deserves a public relations award for the manner in which it was handled, but since when does an employers lack of confidence in an employee become a moral issue solved by a Ten Commandments man? Several of the Moral Giants are aiming their guns at the acting city manager, Bruce Barton. And if Bruce is an immoral swine, its news to me. . He sits on his LDS Stake High Council. And some residents are doubtless angry about the citys decision to build a new swimming pool. . . But I never knew that providing a recreational site for children smacks of hedonism. And one city official has been approached about the religious activities of a certain candidate. . . I never knew that Sacrament Meetfor competent city leadering attendance is a ship. IN MOST other American cities, voters would be seeking city officials with experience and strong leadership. I suspect that Layton voters will also. But if the Moral Giants win, theyll certainly add some excitement. They just might force all city employees to have an AIDS test. AND LAYTON City will be back on the front pages once again. -- 1 non-partis- s. j Schofield story to be recounted On Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, the life and adven tures of an early-da- y Centerville resident, Thomas SchoVestil S. Harrison. field, will be told by a On his mothers side, Thomas was a literal descendant of Peter Haywood, the youth who attained his fame in the court martial of the mutineers on the H.M.S. Bounty, under the command of Captain Bligh. great-grandso- I i j n, THE MEETING starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Centerville City Hall, and a large turnout is hoped for to kick off the fall season. You are urged to come and bring a friend - or several. -- THE CHALLENGE was made by guest speaker, Dan Clark, president of Dan Clark & Associates a management and consulting company. Noting that this years goal is nearly a quarter of a million dollars, Jim Duncan, 1985 campaign chairman for the county gave a break-dow- n of the amount the United Way leaders hope to achieve in the different areas of Davis Coun-- S ty. The goal for the Freeport Cen- - 0 ter was $134,500. Davis North 2 communities are being asked to g contribute $75,500. South Davis 1 cities have a goal of $205,000. The x area of special and government en- tities are asked to reach the goal of o $60,000. The grand total for the 1985 campaign is $475,000. x Little Sarah Newton gets in her practice time on the violin between dance lessons. Still wearing her leotards, Sarah and her mother, Julie, enjoy the late summer weather while lounging in a area park. PRACTICE TIME . Centerville history 1 School drugs problem Policy being enforced By TOM BUSSELBERG Editor Reflex-Journ- LAYTON - The Davis School Board may have passed a stiff new drug and alcohol policy, hut its pretty much business as usual" for school officials. -- IN INTERVIEWS with one elementary, two junior high and two high school principals, they stressed strong enforcement measures were already in place. "Our students have always had to face the consequences of the said Layton High's Paul law, Smith. WERE PUTTING stress on fun. desirable activities for kids so they won't seek the harmful, illicit drugs) Avenue, emphasized Jesse Taylor, principal at Layton's King Elementary. Admitting administrators are sometimes "the last to know something" w hen it comes to drug problems. for example, he said I dont recall ever taking any tobacco away but added, we're making the assumption there could be a problem with some of our children. Our job is to prepare them to resist, now- and later. THAT INCLUDES what he calpositive education program. part of the districts new Kindergarten-12th grade D&A Education emphasis that includes insets ice training for teachers. led a WEVE ALWAYS had our policy on alcohol and tobacco use, said Farmington Junior's Blaine Hyer. We have the police come down and refer them (students) to juvenile court. The new district policy allows for suspension of up to three days on the first offense and mandatory law enforcement action the second time. School board members have called for tough action in dealing with students caught with drugs or d alcohol in school or at functions. school-sponsore- Besides formal classroo'n in- struction from a block during 10th grade drivers' education to elementary classroom units, schools are organizing peer groups to provide positive impetus against D&A use. WE HAVE some of our best students in that class," Mr. Smith said, noting students can gain knowledge about harmful affects while also gaining communication skills in dealing with their peers. Continued on page two MR. DUNCAN told those attending the kickoff meeting to think about what would happen if noHe reminded the body cared. fund-raisin- g body that raising money is a numbers game-eve- ry contact is important. Mr. Clark, the featured speaker, told the group that every person has exactly what they want. If the attitude is right, the abilities will catch up Attitude is the Key, he said. HE WENT on to explain that the only thing we leave behind when we die is our reputation. Service is the way we are remembered by others. If the person is genuine in his committment to serving others, he doesnt worry about receiving credit for the things he does. A little extra effort can make a great difference, Mr. Clark stated. Continued on page two DAVC announces Oct. 1 dedication - Dedication of the Davis Area VocaKAYSVILLE tional Centers newest campus addition is set for Oct. at 10:30 a.m. 1 GOV. NORMAN Bangerter is expected to attend along with a host of other state legislators, including those from Davis County. Senator Haven Birlow, review DAVC history and development and has long ported DAVC. will sup- n dollar facility includes adminisThe new and cafeteria welding shop as well as clastration offices, srooms for business and other programs. It has been in use for several weeks. multi-millio- THE PUBLIC is invited to attend ceremonies with a luncheon to follow. t |