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Show -- &3E.a liARHIO'iT 1 SALT LAKE " ( stvisis:! jj v M 11 -- Ar SRECIAL- U COLLECTIONS eftexJJouima Davis Cofimi route ftUtX BA uS Tt PAID r'uiiwjv Permit no ft I nylon ijirjr. B4044 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1986 NUMBER FIFTEEN Drug and alcohol prevention Layton mayor urges fight Laytons mayor says he senses a tremendous interest in drug and alcohol prevention programs. He wants to get the ball rolling as far as implementing education efforts to help combat the problem that he says hasnt passed Layton or Davis County by. Mayor Richard McKenzie, who attended a health promotion grant seminar conducted by Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif., recently, told the council of governments an ad hoc committee could be set up to implement prevention efforts. He was reminded by Brad Nei-ge- r, county health promotion specialist, that a planned approach to community health promotion and drug and alcohol prevention is already in place. He lauded the mayors enthusiasm and efforts but added, Look at what is being done, what is effective. Let us offer you our help, the Layton mayor responded. Mr. McKenzie indicated he had attended the seminar and learned about a resource center coordinated by Stanford serving 13 Western states, including Utah. The mayors trip was paid by Layton City, Layton Hills Mall, Tanner Memorial Clinic and J&J Produce, showing wide interest in Layton for such a program. We are learning what we need to do to correct and prevent drug and alcohol abuse, he told his fellow mayors meeting in Salt Lake City. 1 felt the program should extend beyond Layton. This is an excellent chance to go beyond. People. need to donate money to help implement the program, he said, while a community council could be made up of medical profession- als, educators, THE NEW SYRACUSE Junior High School opened last Monday, the first new junior high in the Davis District in many years. homemakers-anyo- ne interested. Weve got a strong growth pattern. There are elements encroaching (into the area) that werent here before, Mr. McKenzie said, speaking of need for such a Syracuse Jr. opens doors program. The community council sets up the standards it wants for its proghe ram, We cant go halfway, Syra- cuse Mayor DeLore Thurgood stressed. Efforts must be pinpointed at educating the elementary school age youngsters to harmful affects of drug and alcohol use, Mr. McKenzie said, referring to drug use as moving into the elementary schools. A educational segment geared to elementary students is available from Stanford for local added. No action was taken on the use, By DONETA GATHERUM emphasized. he Economic development up By TOM BUSSELBERG Economic development is on the upswing in Davis County. from Rick Mayfield, county planning director and supervisor of economic development. As an example of success, a federal procurement contract has been awarded to a Clearfield firm, the Lamanite Co., for $750,000 in tank command work. That follows after Davis Countys current distinction as boasting the most active procurement program, Mr. Mayfield said adding, though, other areas of the state are expected to try catching up. In his report to the countys mayors meeting at the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, he noted further the economic development exhibit assembled by the planning department won best of show at the county fair. Hopefully, that same exhibit will be shown for hundreds of thousands to see at the upcoming State Fair, he said. Visits by the three new economic development coordinators to area businesses are totalling about 70 a week, Mr. Mayfield said further, a number of inquiries have been received about economic development possibilities thanks to those visits, he said. Most firms have been receptive to the program with an intene visits in a few weeks time typical. sive effort involving In related action, he said two loans have been approved for use of community development block grant funds to assist businesses in expansion. A third is nearing completion of the paperwork. To further show off Utah and Davis County outside the state, Mr. Mayfield said a market trip is planned for the East coast. It will coincide with a weeklong performance schedule at Washington D.C.s Kennedy Center by Ballet West. A reception is planned where influential former Utahns will be asked to help push economic development for their former state. In addition, meetings are set with "several large defense contractors. Finally, Mr. Mayfield told mayors of the states selection as the second most preferable state to set up the business accordn study. ing to Thats the upbeat report SYRACUSE - Enthusiasm, excitement and anticipation are adjectives describing the feelings of the studentbody and staff at Syracuse Junior High School when the -- building officially opened Monday, Aug. 25. This is the first new junior high school in the north end of Davis District since North Layton opened. e educator and prinFor at Syracuse Junior High cipal School, Richard (Dick) Egan, the enthusiasm has been building for the past six months. He was appointed to the principalship that long ago so that he could work closely with the district staff especially the buildings and maintenance people to ensure a smooth opening of school. Mr. Egan says he learned about the efficiency of the District staff y as he ordered supplies and furnishings for the school. The maintenance department is espelong-tim- cially County weather study approved By PAULA HUFF FARMINGTON--study to show reaccuring weather patterns in Davis County was given financial backing by the county commissioners Monday. In the regular meeting, Sid Smith, director of flood control, said the study, which would be conducted by Weather Bank Inc. of West Valley City, would be used for master planning a storm drain system for Davis County. Without such a study, storm drain systems can be under and in a larger pipe size over designed, Mr. Smith said. Putting amount to the county spending could area an in needed is than than need be spent. $50 more a foot for a pipe it goes without discussion as to what hapAnd of course, Mr. Smith said. is a pens when system underdesigned," The approved contract with Mark Eubank of Weather Bank in cost, which will come from the Inc. will not exceed $1,045 . flood control budget. . In other business, the commissioners approved a resolution A Continued on page two The enrollment of Syracuse Junior is about 61 1 junior high students and an additional 80 sixth graders who would normally be attending Syracuse Elementary. The sixth graders use three classrooms. They do not participate in the junior high program. School capacity is for about 750 students. Mr. Egan predicts it will Schmidt, assistant principal; fill rapidly. The school is well designed so additions can be made on the north end. It is patterned after Mueller Park Junior that opened five years ago and Farmington Junior which is four years old. The style was developed by the District and modified as needed. The bare-wa- ll over structure cost just five million dollars, a figure which is comparable to the cost of Farmington Junior. Syracuse Junior is staffed by Dick Egan, Principal; Dr. James two secretaries, one counselor, 26 teachers, a media specialist, three e custoand three part-tim- e dians, eight cooks and some itere-naworkers from the District office. Mr. Egans says the school is full-tim- nt offering a selection of basic courses plus one special guitar class. In future years, he feels programs will develop to meet the needs of the students. It takes at least a year just to settle in and get comfortable, the Principal concludes. dmg The Friday d. before school opened, many doubted that things would be ready. We moved into the building largely over the weekend, Prin- cipal Egan explains. There is still some work that needs to be completed before the school is totally operational. The gym floor needs another coat of sealer paint and it wont be used for at least another week. The kitchen isnt functioning as yet. Syracuses staff of eight cooks are preparing sack lunches for the junior high students at Syracuse Elementary. Mr. Egan says he told the student-bod- y to pretend they were dining on the French Riviera and eat their WHILE THE SCHOOLS cafeteria is having some finishing touches applied, students are eating lunches in a central area just outside the schools entrance. Housing design wins award two-thre- Grant-Thomto- sack lunches on the patio area of the building. Landscaping is only partially complete. Hopefully, it will be finished before winter weather starts. By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON nice to get an award. Its always That goes not only for individuals, but also organizations, especially when thats its for a project affecting dozens of people. The Meadows, senior citizen public housing project, received a first place honor for project design in housing from the National Assoc, of Housing and Redevelopment, Mountain Plains chapter. The facility includes two wings and 72 units, with some for the handicapped, as well. Its owned and operated by the Davis County Housing Authority and was the first public housing complex for elderly in South County. The award category covered excellence in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, efficient use of energy, internal and external traffic flow, project manageability, usefulness of community facilities by residents, costsaving measures and relationship of the project to its surroundings. BountLocated in north-centr- iful al near the intersections of Orchard Drive and Pages Lane, the facility is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood. Efforts were expended to blend in with the area of mostly e homes. The Meadows was contoured into the property, with the area where the buildings are located lower than the approach to the property, so as not to tower above the surrounding homes. single-famil- sloping-roof-styl- y, As explained by Fran Spencer, who oversees public housing facilities, an extremely conservative populus considered public housing slum housing; and none of the 15 cities would sign cooperation agreements allowing construction of such facilities. The Meadows changed that, but not before lengthy public hearings and studies were conducted to find a suitable site and attempt to minimize impact on the neighborhood, she recalls. Combined efforts of many senior went into creating a housing complex that would meet the needs of elderly while enabling them to live independently. Special features include ovens with controls on the front so residents dont have to reach over burners; handrails and a seating area in the shower; communication system w here simple pressing of a button can alert resident managers if theres an emergency; g knobs for both doors and easy-reactin- citizens desiring such facilities, sinks. Hallways are individualized with citys planning commission and the clude handrails along walls Bountiful city officials, that Housing Authority finally lead to approval and then construction of the units. The Meadows is landscaped both with rock and flower gardens. While the Housing Authority maintains lawns, green thumb residents keep the gardens profuse in color throughout the growing season. different color schemes and in- throughout for ease of residents in walking. Interior lighting includes many corridor lamps to enhance sight while wide use of windows adds not only light but a cheery" atmosphere, as well, Mrs. Spencer says. A central focal point near the main entrance includes overstuffed chairs, floral arrange- - ments, piano and other extras allowing for parties or informal gatherings. Residents are selected based on income guidelines and pay 30 percent of their income for rent and utilities. We feel we are meeting our obligations to those in need of affordable housing by opening the door to public housing in the county and providing them with an attractive, comfortable home," Mrs. Spencer says. In addition, that obligation is being met to neighborhoods by building complexes that blend with the surroundings and are well-manag- and to local government by providing a means to address their housing needs. Since the Meadows, several family public housing projects have been approved and built. The Davis County entry will be entered in the national awards program and winners announced later this month. low-inco- State fair calls locals The Davis County Farm Bureau in conjunction with the Davis County Fair sponsored a Talent Clearfield, 2nd place for her clogging routine; Donna Wood, 3rd place for her piano solo. Competition was held Aug. 6. Winners will compete at the Utah State Fair on Sept. 6. Junior Division Winners were: Brig Day of Layton. 1st place, for his vocal solo; Mindy Bonn of were: Marie McKay and Martha Wilson of Bountiful. st place for a vocal duet; Angela Williams of West Point, 2nd place for a vocal solo; Emily Bender, 3rd place for a vocal solo. Find Contest for young people. Intermediate division winners 1 Senior division winners were: Julianne Earl of Layton, 1st place for her vocal and piano performance of original songs; The Bonn Family of Clearfield, 2nd place for their dogging routine to "We are Family," Sherrie Seamons of Kaysville, 3rd place for a vocal solo. Miss Seamons is currently Miss Kaysville. dmg |
