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Show STATE PRESS UTAH fj EMI II CLiPr-.-4b- 7 300 SO. 1 CITY, UTAH Learn more about drug problems I I I e Have you noticed your junior or senior high school youngster acting different, lately? SOME topics are addressed: Why kids drink and take drugs; An Alcoholism problem in My FamiDealing with Substance ly? How Can Tell; treatment A in for What Look to Program. There Abuse; are at least a dozen other chapters, s well. In the Why Kids Drink and 'lake Drugs here are some reasons noted: like the feeling being high, peer pressure, rebellion against parents and authority, feelings of rejection, low self esteem, hopelessness, excess pressure to perform. The list goes far loner. THE BOOKLET notes person assented traits often for those adolescents abusing drug and alcohol, with the feeling of not being worth much- persisting until they meet other lonely kids in pain who oif.-- a sense of belonging hard to resist. How can you determine if theres ;,n alcohol or drug problem in your family? hard-hittin- g 1 in NO, NOT just in the teenage or adolescent sense, but 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 $ 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 cir. 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-do- nt panic. 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 Booklets are available from local PTa officials. By TOM BUSSELBERG fi has been prepared for distribution, with thousands of copies already in the hands of parents, says L. Jim Hill, school district health supervisor. Dos-Dont- s: : l Dos-Dont- - g Continued on page two Tuesday LIGHTER SIDE A humorous look at serious topics. United Wav sets Whos what in Layton $475,000 goal 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 held Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Officer's Club at Hill Air Force Base. -- LAYTON thought 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-up- s. But the real remains: a bath? Does need the question city government 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 $115 briefcase purchase and a -- - I I non-partis- 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. us from. save to Falwell Jerry 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 te ship. 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 IN again. Centerville history On Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, the life and advenearly-da- y Centerville resident, Thomas Scho- Vestil 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 great-grandso- n, court martial of the mutineers on the H.M.S. Bounty, under the command of Captain Bligh. 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. i ter was $134,500. Davis North z communities are being asked to contribute $75,500. South Davis cities have a goal of $205,000. The g area of special and government en- tities are asked to reach the goal of 0 $60,000. The grand total for the g 1985 campaign is $475,000. z 1 MR. DUNCAN told those attending the kickoff meeting to think about what would happen if noHe reminded the body cared. 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 is the Key, he catch gj 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 fund-raisin- School drugs problem By TOM BUSSELBERG Editor Reflex-Journ- - LAYTON The Davis School Board may have passed a stiff new drug and alcohol policy, but it's pretty much business as usual" for school officials. up-Atti- tude two high school principals, they stressed strong enforcement measures were already in place. Our students have always had to face the consequences of the law, said Layton High's Paul Smith. 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 alcohol in school or at d functions. school-sponsore- WERE PUTTING stress on fun. desirable activities for kids so they wont seek the harmful, illicit drugs) Avenue, emphasized Jesse Taylor, principal at Layton's king Elementary. dmitting administrators THAT INCLUDES what he called a positive" education prog-- i am, part of the districts new Kindergarten-12th grade D&A Education emphasis that includes training for teachers. ti Besides formal classrootn action from a block during 10th in-s- drivers' education to elementary classroom units, schools are organizing peer groups to provide positive impetus against DiKA use. WE HAVE some of our best students in that class," Mr. Smith said, noting students knowledge about harmful affects while also gaining communication skills in dealing with their peers. 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 Continued on page two are sometimes the last to know something when it comes to drug problems, for example, he said "I dont ice, ill ever taking any tobacco away" but added, "we're making the assumption there could be a1 problem with some of our children. Our job is to prepare them to resist now and later." giade g said. Policy being enforced IN INTERVIEWS with one elementary, two junior high and Schofield story to be recounted tures of an oj 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-- 5 ty. The goal for the Freeport Cen-- o can gain DAVC announces Oct. 1 dedication KAYSVILLE - Dedication of the Davis Area Vocational 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 will Davis County. Senator Haven Barlow, review DAVC history and development and has long supported DAVC. 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- n THE PUBLIC is invited to attend ceremonies with a luncheon to follow. ( |