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Show WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29, 1984 Gator CMef 46,000 Await School Opening School Wowh'CowtiwMGS are available for immediate move-in- . The classrooms are ready and therell be no difficulty getting the students in, Dr. White said. Centerville Junior High Schools classroom addition to the east side is ready. By TOM BUSSELBERG Ian ILaytom North County Editor FARMINGTON - As an estimated 46,000 youngsters mark time until schools opening, Sept. 4, construction crews continue to scramble toward completion of several projects, although most facilities are shiny ready for the onslought. -- Continued from front page he largely financial responsibilities held by Mr. Heaps although a that financial transactions, of in to handling added, referring is needed on all documents. ALL WILL BE aired in court, giving citizens access to information that might otherwise remain undisclosed. Mayor Shields said further. No court date had been set at presstime although Mr. Martin said it would take place in Fourth Circuit Court, Layton division. Mr. Martin emphasized the investigation is complete and that council members have copies of the report but said of the council's action, I'm disappointed the city can't handle its case internally." The mayor said it could've been handled .internally had the council been approached vs. the county attorney, leading to the incestigation. HIE MAYOR said proceedings could take six months to travel through the courts, but reaffirmed preference the matter be heard there. The mayor said "six or seven counts are involved in the charges,, indicating, when asked about use of credit cards by city employees, thats probably where it all started. He said "standard operating procedures problems could be at fault, referring to the policy that allows spouses' expenses to be paid on a trip, for example. THAT POLICY is still in force despite a later proposal to we couldnt w ithdraw that option. It was never enacted because agree on what was intended. Elementarys 30 percent complete and the be roofed shortly with curb and gutter progresshould building sing to be followed shortly by blacktopping parking areas. -- Laytons Whitesides Elementary is ready with its new media and center, two classrooms and special program classrooms office. -- READING EXCEPTIONS could be four classrooms at the new Centerville Elementary School, kitchen facilities there, at Syracuse and Layton Elementaries. In a report to the board of education, Asst. Supt. John S. White said further the new Lucile Reading Elementary in north Centerville is "a little ahead of schedule moving towards a Feb. 8 opening while Knowlton Elementarys playground should be ready for trampling feet come Sept. 4. -- SOUTH WEBER ready for service. addition is Elementarys new At South Davis Junior High School, the combination facility will be ready "just some finishing up left. multi-purpos- HERES rundown of the major construction projects: North Layton Junior High School, a classroom and auxiliary rooms addition is complete, down to the carpeting, with landscaping now in progress. A -- KNOWLTON e room-cafeter- ia he indicated, with Elementarys new playground should be ready for schools start, some fill from Rudd Creek helping pave the way. Soccer goals and softball standardards are in place and all should be finally ready after many problems with water have played havoc with the outside area. Some sod was removed from Kaysville Elementarys grounds and placed at Knowlton because "we had no other place to take from, Dr. White said. An Oct. 2 bid date for the new Kaysville Elementary is still in place although a possible paperwork bottleneck at the state may delay that two weeks. The northeast area still has sod along with blacktopped areas for youngsters to play on, he emphasized. -- Centerville Elementary, plagued with problems from water coming from above and below, will soon be carpeted except for four south side classrooms and students will attend there come schools opening. -- AT SYRACUSE Elementary, theres still a little work on the kitchen, with it doubtful the facility will be in operation the first few days but its very close with food services crews ready to serve sack lunches in the interim. -- Layton Elementarys new portion that will replace the older, original school will be utilized come the first day although there may be a little to finish with carpet crews ready to come after school to complete work where needed. There too, sack lunches will be provided until the kitchen's ready, Dr. White said, calling it unlikely the kitchen will be ready. -- BOUNTIFULSAdelaide Elementary media center may not be ready until shortly after school starts although furnishings The motion as presented by Mrs. Harris said she proposed it because Mr. Heaps as of today (Tuesday) has not been given his right to face his accusers and defend the accusations. WE AS elected officials have the responsibility to protect the funds of this city and we will have exercised that responsibility by accepting the motion. We are not judge and jury nor should we the courts decide and then and only then should ws act further. "If we choose otherwise or anything less, we become party to trial without jury, conviction without proof and probably subject ourselves and the city to legal action if a trial proves Mr. Heaps innocent, with Mrs. Harris emphasizing a "God-give- n right to be--l- et be heard. Young Mothers: Set Registration - KAYSVILLE Its time for school to start for just about everybody next week, including those involved in the Young Mothers High School program operated by the Davis County School District in Kaysville. REGISTRATION will be on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at. their 500 E. 300 S. facility. Varying fees will be charged depending on individual situations with further information available by calling Continued from front page own library since 1920, but rect.it events have led some to think the city might be more willing to discuss joining although that option was rejected several years ago. Kaysville has not been setting aside large sums for a new library, and as Board Member Robert Arbuckle of Center said, its hardly fair to take Laytons money to help Kaysville should a library serving both cities be built. There will be a handicapped fair held Sept. 22 from at the Golden Years Center in Bountiful. There will be every kind of handicapped equipment that is available on display. This equipment and aids make taking care of elderly and handicapped persons in your homes convenient and easy. Please attend. This e will be a opportunity. 10-- 5 one-tim- MONTHLY blood pressure clinic will be held at the Silver Age Thursday. Sept. 6 at 10:45. The Elko Trip still have seats available. The Center will be closed on Labor Day, Sept. 3. on MENUS FOR the week of Sept. 4 will include: TUESDAY, Sept. 4, meat loaf, baked potato, tossed salad, hot rolls pink applesauce, chocolate cake icing, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 5, French dip sandwich tatergems finger salad, cantaloupe wedge, peanut butterfingers, milk. THURSDAY, Sept. 6. roast turkey whipped poatoes, buttered green beans, tomato wedges, parkerhouse roll glazed spudnuts and milk. sauce and grated cheese, Friday, Sept. 7, spaghetti d rolls combination salad dressing, sliced pears, snickerdoodle cookie and milk. y, semi-har- - doesnt join the system, Mr. Saunders said he didnt think the commission could make any commitment as to definite time a new facility could be built, noting problems plaguing the county from the animal shelter, where a substantial commitment is needed to upgrade facilities vs. a bandaid approach such as was used for the jail addition while a new jail is being considered heavily now vs. remodeling or expanding the present facility. ' Even if we wanted to commit capital improvement money, we couldnt without some revamping of the State statute, he continued, referring to the 106 percent of previous years taxes that can be levied. That requirement drastically restricts the ability to proceed with any large project, he added. THE BOARD opted to wait until a meetings been held with Kaysville city officials before drafting a declaration of intent for either a Layton library branch facility to serve both cities or locate the headquarters library there, as has been repeatedly discussed over the years. Library Director Jeanne Layton noted the number of Kaysville residents purchasing county library cards has decreased since the $25 a year family rate was imposed. Kaysville residents must pay for their own cards vs. Layton residents, where the city picks up the tab. Head Of Animal Control Named ALSO, HE said, There will be more training and education By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor 546-074- 2. Silver Age Notes Varied Activities IF KAYSVILLE FARMINGTON - Glenn Taylor, of the personnel, much stricter regulations, and new procedures that will greatly change the operation of the facility. Com. Tippetts emphasized that the recent investigation did not turn up sufficient evidence to warrant criminal action against anyone, but that there was clear evidence of improper activities and wrong doings, either intentional or otherwise. former Davis County educa- tor, has been appointed interim supervisor of the countys animal control shelter. HIS APPOINTMENT was approved by the Davis County Comh mission last Wednesday - on the heels of a special of with which allegations cruelty to animals reaped investigation and other charges. . As a result of the Sheriffs Department investigation, Noal Evans, shelter supervisor for the past several years, was demoted to animal control officer and placed on probation. No criminal charges were filed. -- COM. CHAIRMAN Glen Saunders said he felt the commission had gone as far as it could at this time and that the new supervisor will tighten controls and improve conditions drastically while he is in that position for the next two months. Applications are being sought for a fulltime supervisor. Mr. Taylor said that at this time he didn't think he would seek the fulltime position. I HAVE a job to do in the next two months, he said. After that, well just have to see how things go. He emphasized that he has letters from county residents iqdicating that some of the employees are doing an excellent job under adverse conditions." Com Tippetts noted that Mr. Taylor was chosen for the job of interim director because of his expertise in administration as a former educator and in private business. He has a masters degree from BYU and was a teacher and administrator in the Davis School District for 13 years. He also owned and conducted a youth summer camp for the past eight years. MR. TAYLOR had been employed the past several months in the Countys Road Department. two-mont- one-ye- ar HOWEVER, Com. Harold Tippetts, who is over the administration of the animal control shelter in Fruit Heights, said other disciplinary action of other employees will follow shortly. He said he could not elaborate on the disciplinary action at this time because the action would be taken by the newly appointed supervisor (Mr. Taylor) upon recommendations from the commission. Mr. Taylor said only that two or three other employees may be involved. THE ALLEGATIONS included cruelty to animals, misuse of property and possible theft. public (county-owneMartin said earlier that no criminal Loren County Atty. charges will be filed at this time but the door will be left open for further investigation if sufficient evidence is brought forward. d) .. ; .. MISSIONARIES COM. TIPPETTS assured a gathering of residents who had started the probe with charges of cruelty to animals that you will notice a substantial improvement of the shelter facilities and the method in which the animals are treated. He said a new shelter will be built "very soon that will be much larger and more adequate than the facility now used. being Deadline for photos Wed. 6:00 p.m. 1 Week before publication Vmtimg For Matters Comet 2nd Timm By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor - BOUNTIFUL A lot of people will have seen the Halley Comet in their lifetime. But very few will have seen it appear twice. THIS COULD very will be the case of Aaron Wilfred Hintze, 847 Chapel Dr., Bountiful, who celebrated his 90th birthday last Friday. Mr. Hintze was only 3 years old when he first witnessed the shooting comet back in 1910 he was old enough to remember the event very well. ! ; 1 ut NOW I want to see the Halley Comet again. Im really looking forward to it late next year, he says with a grin. Asked if he felt that because of his ripe old age, he might not be alive for the next return, Mr. Hintze just shrugs his shoulders and replies: why shouldnt I be? "People tell me that Ill live to be 100, and I believe them, he says. "Im in a lot better condition at my age than a lot of folk a heck of a lot younger. hood meeting about 10 minutes to dicating late spring or early fall. eight when me and my three brothers saw this streak of light cross 4800 South in Salt Lake City just below 1300 East. It was- a bright reddish-whitcomet with a real long tail. It passed south to north over 4800 South and disappeared from our view behind a grove of cottonwood trees and the church and school that used to be located there. A REPRESENTATIVE of the Hansen Planetarium said they are looking for persons who saw the 1910 Halley Comet. Those who saw the first one and can vividly remember it are getting pretty old. We want to contact these people and get their impressions of that first sighting," he said. e MR. HINTZE is in good physical condition and walks from his home to downtown Bountiful a couple of WE SAW it for only a few times a week just to stay in seconds. It appeared to be very close to the horizon and moved shape. Mr. Hintzes eyes gleam as he very fast, he said. relates the incident more than 74 Mr. Hintze said there was no years ago the first time he saw the noise and the comet did not light up reknown comet streak over Salt the sky, but did have a very bright Lake City or so it seemed. glow. He said he did not remember the date, but remembered the night I WAS on my way to Priest was dark and the weather cool, in- - - I Hansen Planeterium officials say the next appearance of Halleys Comet will be visible to the naked eye in November and December 1985, as it approaches the sun. planetarium spokesperson noted. BUT HE emphasized that the event is a historical experience as the comet appaers only about once every 75 years that it should be looked upon as something very historical and exciting. For Mr. Hintze, the occasion will be a once (err second) in a lifetime event that he will always remember. IT IS expected to reappear the following February and March but this appearance will be ( 986) visible only to the southern hemisphere, and cannot be seen in Utah. The average man is the fellow who spends a lifetime trying to prove he is not. 1 AARON W. HINTZE Unlike the spectacular appearance of the 19 10 comet, the appearance in 1985 is not expected to be as dramatic. It might even be a letdown to some who are expecting something very spectacular, the - - - average? I s |
