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Show Tbavis UimmpUyvmmt Dips By TOM BUSSELBERG CLEARFIELD - For the first time in years, Davis Countys rate of unemployment has dipped below the four percent mark. -- THE JOBLESS rate fell markedJulys 4.6 percent, down to 3.9 for August and dipped even ly from further-t- o 3.6 percent, reports Davis Job Service Manager Jack Bailey. That means that theoretically was out one in every 28 of work, and looking, last month, and compares favorably with others areas in the state. In fact, the countys workforce can feel fortunate: except for the counties of Morgan, job-seeke- small-populati- Daggett and Rich, more people, are working in percentage-wise- , Davis than anywhere else. one in 18 statewide, on the average, are out of work, matching Salt Lake Coun-ty- s figures. Weber County, however, has seen an upturn to 5. percent jobless, or four percentage points above a year ago, for example, and far outstripping the states largest population center, in comparison. Looking at other nearby areas, Utah County reports one in 16 our of work, or somewhat above the state average and the highest along the Wasatch Front, while Wasatch County continues to feel the effects of Geneva Steels cutbacks, regis- BY COMPARISON, 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE mains good, Mr. Bailey says, with the bid excpetion of Juab County tering a 10.6 percent unemployment rate. That figure, though, is far healthier than Julys 12.4, Mr. Bailey reports. (Nephi), where closure of its largest employer largely accounts for nearly one in sic out of work. Box Elder County gained 8.3 percent in jobs over the same time in 1983, spurred by increased aerospace industry business, while Millard County grew by nearly due primarily to the Intermountain Power project and Summit County gained by 8.5 percent, with residential building accounting for much of that. SOME 50,040 were working in the county, a hefty 5.3 percent increase, or slightly above the state average, last month. The civilian labor force grew to 71,960, meanwhile, at a slightly slower growth than the state average. Those figures point to an overall bright" picture, statewide, Mr. Bailey indicates, although as the one-fourt- h, states economic expansion matures, employment growth has become less dramatic, but still at a favorable level. And bouyed by a largely stable national economic situation, "there is no reason to look for a change into at least next year, he adds. RELATED to job growth was in the trades Utahs strong showing sector, with retail sales gaining by 53 percent from 1977 to 1982, up to $6.3 billion, or five percent above the nation as a whole. Concurrently, Utahs wholesale trade volume reached $8.7 billion in 1982, up by 63 percent above 1977, also a higher level than nationally, Mr. Bailey says, noting that employment in retail grade stood at nearly 90,000 in March, 1982, a nine percent gain and wholesale trade employed 31,000-plu- s, or up by 17 percent. ALL SEGMENTS of the the nagging slump in mining, especially coal and metal, saw an upturn over the past year, but coal mining has stabilized at a lower number of jobs and other mining has shown some increases. job Job growth in most counties re non-met- Proposition al 1 election-i- ts ajudge." anyone needs the humbling process of an their say as it is now, he Weve pretty well let them have continued, referring to judges setting standards on who may practice law, for example, AND AS IT stands now, any appointed judges come trom a committee to threeperson list recommended by a nominating court circuit as terms judges and six the governor and gain year at terms for in Court, the Supreme running 10 years end. ., reThat provides a checks and balances system that, if counmoved, would give voters as much choice as their Soviet he would said, be asked, nea or terparts where only a "yea there unless no indicate would voters likelihood noting little was an opposition candidate. SOME POINT to the federal judge positions and their lifetime tenure, but as Mr. Barlow quickly points out, that smacks of the Judge (Willis) Ritter days where many vocally opposed his policies but could do nothing until he died several years ago. And back when the U.S. Constitution was yet in the forming, debate was over whether people part of the Jefferson-Hamilto- n with property should be the only privileged because they supposedly had more knowledge. CAN YOU IMAGINE running for President on just a yes or no?" he reiterates. As it stands now, the Legislature can remove a judge by a vote and while he said its never been used, a much more responsive look at a justices performance is possible by the lawmakers. A JUDGE has to be somewhat compatable with people, Mr. Barlow said, and the threat of that vero was "very instrumental in two cases he recalls. If that were removed, it would let the judiciary have complete say as to its own wouldnt have to be accountable to the people. Im not against judges, the lawmaker emphasized. I think as a rule we have wonderful judges whove dispensed justice fairly, but he called it scuttling accountability to place such provisions into the Constitution, especially before theyre "refined. IF JUSTICES are concerned about being beholden because of having to seek election funds, he continued, the Legislature could stipulate a certain fee be set aside for that, as well. Sen. Barlow is a member of the State Judiciary Committee and assailed the dearth of debate in the legislative chamber when the issue was raised during the recent special session and lack of it entirely in the House. WOULD YOU buy a used car without trying it out? he asked rehetorically, indicating that some of the proposals in placed in Proposition 3 should be tried first by statute-th- en concrete of the Constitution. Weve just been told it (Proposition) would (make the more efficient, and as long as theres no personal involvement the average person is very fearful of doing anything the judiciary doesnt want, the Layton senator said. CALLING THE Proposition very complex, he urged voters to study the issue rather than rely solely on pro and con advertising or editorials. two-thir- mem-bers-th- Area History Buff Join New Society If you have an interest in preserving local history of if you want to learn more about the communities of Kaysville and Layton, Davis County and the State of Utah then you will want to attend Historical the organizational meeting of the Kaysville-Layto- n Society. The meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Layton Heritage Museum, 302 Wasatch Drive. A COMMITTEE has been formed to draw up a Constitution and the By Laws for this historical society. These documents will be adopted at the meeting. Officers will be elected. Btfl. Principal: Distinguished By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor BOUNTIFUL - A: principal and veteran educator from Bountiful has gamed tecogmtidrr as Utahs first National Distinguished Principal. -- i : j I : ; i i I 22-ye- ar IT MEANT a trip to the nations capitol for Dr. W. Russell Olson, last Friday, as he was honored by U.S. Education Secret- ary T.H. Bell and awarded special recognition at the White House , one of 54 selected from across the country for outstanding administrative efforts. The yet youthful, principal, now in his 28th year as an educator with all of them served in Davis County, was quick to emphasize there are many outstanding school chiefs across the state. But he endorsed the concept, indicating its to point up the fact there are some very effective principals, perhaps in an effort to erase what some might think is a relatively unimportant role because they're not in the classroom in front of 28 students. TEACHERS TEND to do a better job if the principal has created the right kind of atmosphere, the Salt Lake native said, emphasizing the staff must function as a total system with teachers complementing the principal and visa versa if its done right. Looking at his own faculty, Dr. Olson says when I got here in 1980 1 found the staff to be characterized by a high degree of positive morale and strong feelings of mutual support. He took over the reigns from Arnold Lund after spending 15 years at the helm of Meadowlark School on the other side of Bountiful, a school he opened. REFLECTING ON his years as a principal, he spoke of a lot of n rule to change in the role, going from an autocratic or he where says everytoday's participatory administration body wants to give input. Parents want to be very much involved and its better if a principal keeps atuned to the feelings in the community and makes adjustments based on that. Parents are the clientele but the principal must still manage the school, performing a blancing act between parents and staff. He further sees his role as one of continuing a sound program of instruction and development adding, though, that parents are always welcome with the telephone always there if they cant come in person. SPEAKING of teachers, he said I think the schools of Utah do remarkably well considering their heavy enrollment and limited resources, primarily because we have teachers extremely dedicated and parents who send children who are products of good homes. Dr. Olson was raised in Murray, graduated from high school there and served a two-yeLDS mission to Great Britain followed by four years Air Force duty. He married the former Afton Wallgren and they are the parents of four sons and a daughter and three grandchildren. EDUCATIONALLY, most of his university studies were at the University of Utah with some work also completed at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Hes been active in both the national and Utah Assoc, of Elementary School UAESP Principals, serving on the national resolution committee, with special interest areas including curriculum and instruction, elementary school organization, community relations, gifted and talented education and microcomputers. He also was involved in the "Nation at Risk education reform forum and participated in a exchange with Essex County, England, several years ago. In his spare time, Dr. Olson enjoys golf, reading, his Apple computer, and photography. DISTRICT SUPT. Lawrence Welling commended Dr. Olson's great qualities as a school educational leader while Sherman Sheffield, executive director of the UAESP says he presents the image of the model principal. He has a problem-solvin- g approach to change that needs to occur in education and provides leacjpr-shi- p while maintaining congeniality. He also has a deep and abiding love for children," adds Dr. Colleen Colton, association president. white-haire- d, one-ma- ar principals-he.admaste- rs Judi-ciar- THERE WILL be a short, informative program. The local historical society will hold quarterly meetings. A newsletter will be published quarterly. There will be special programs, publications and events related to local history sponsored by the society and available to all members. Layton Clinic ANNUAL DUES will be charged. They will be payable at the meeting. The cost for membership will be $5 per individual; $3 for students and senior citizens; $10 for institutions and businesses. If a person wants to attend the meeting but does not want to join the society at the meeting, this is acceptable. Those people who want tobecome involved in local history projects will have the opportunity, to work on one of four standing, committees: oral history, research, centennial programs and publications. Other committees will be organized as the needs and desires of.the members are made known. Adds.Services -- PersonaLand family counseling and a. womens therapy group have been added to the medical services provided at McKay-- : Dees Fairfield Clinic in Layton. - ; Kaysville-Layto- n al Society can be obtained by calling Janice Dawson at or Roselyn Slade at 544-383- ; PEGGY HATCH, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist, will be at the clinic Wednesday mornings to provide counseling. The womens therapy group will be conducted at 10 a.m. each Wednesday. Dr. Hatch said the group will help wpmen deal with depression and personal issues. Dr. Hatch earned his bachelors degree in psychology from' Stanford University, an M.A. in learning disabilities from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Utah. SHE SERVED her residency at Primary Childrens Medical Center, where her clinical experience focused on family therapy, individual psychotherapy and group therapy for from Weber State Coladolescents. She comes to McKay-De- e lege where she worked as a psychologist. Dr. Hatch is married and has three children. She lives in Salt Lake City. FOR INFORMATION on the womens group or counseling, call the Fairfield Clinic, r area are STUDENTS AND people new to the Kaysville-Layto- n encouraged to attend this meeting and become involved in learning more about local history and in doing things to preserve the history of our communities. The January quarterly program will focus on the conflicts and reasons that brought about the division between Kaysville and Layton. When North Davis County was first settled, everything from Farmington on the south to the Davis County border on the North was called Kaysville. The story of Laytons separation from the parent colony is involved and interesting. MORE INFORMATION about the y) post-doctor- Historic544-548- 0 5. Community support is needed if this organization functions and provides service to the citizens of this area, dmg ; j ; al 546-324- 4. Mamtaimirng High Water Quality Requires (CoOTtromimg; SurveiUamce demand grows for additional recreational facilities, theres conLAYTON - Continuing sur- tinued need for careful coordinaveillance. tion between city, county planning commissions, as projects such as THATS THE ongoing battle to East Canyon take shape. keep Davis Countys precious BEYOND THAT, Mr. Miner exdrinking and irrigation water at the high levels weve all come to expresses concern, although emphapect and depend on for everything sizes no problem with impact on from taking a bath to boiling an egg. water supplies, at the oil exploraAs population expands, and new tion in the Chalk Creek area, in that developments appear, ranging same Upper Weber region. Calling from the upper Ogden Valley to the water shed there pretty fraPark City, that war on quality gile, he emphasized once those must continue to assure safe water channels are disturbed it takes a for years to come, emphasizes Dr. long time to along Mike Miner, water quality control with a lot of turbidity or director for the Weber Basin Water The toxic waste dumRg in some Quality Management Council. MOST OF the water used by the areas (Chalk Creek) are poorly contaminating countys residents comes from the channeled and ground water in their immediate Upper Weber Basin, in the county areas, with all areas, Dr. Miner said, stressing the culinary water diverted no problem yet impacting water through the Stoddard Diversion shed collected by Weber Basin District for dejust above Morgan. That waters Water Conservancy drawn from a relatively small area, livery to Wasatch Front Homes. PROCEDURES are firmly in especially considering the hundreds of thousands of people deplace with Davis County in its flood control effort, for example, pending on it, he says. As that population expands, and that Dr. Miner quickly terms it more areas develop for living and very effective. Hes on the pro By TOM .BUSSELBERG -- n. ject review committee, there to counties and includes evaluate proposals from a water quality standpoint. In spite of the several consecutive wetter than normal years and rising Great Salt Lake, that hasn't substantially increased water problems other than create sediment, he added. HIS PRIMARY concern, though, falls back on development and exploration-relate- d development. To this point, the county or state dont have an overall, longterm program for channel stability or rehabilitation, he said from his northeast Layton laboratory. They go in and dredge to solve (problems) for next years flood but scope must be broadened for the years after, leading to a comevaluation, prehensive, long-terdevelopment and control effort. COUNTY commissioners and other elected officials help make up the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District board of directors and have the authority to take such steps, he said, emphasizing his point in raising the issue as trying to bring awareness to people who live in the Weber system that cov- m 35 stations from Park City to the Great Salt Lake. j It includes continual monitoring not only of streams flowing into the system, for example, but also checking water purity levels at such recreational spots as Reservoir and Willard Bayi, two of the most extensively used water fun spots in the state, he said. THE EMPHASIZED, though, that no problems with any type of containments have been found, and said that overall, watet quality in the system is very high, although that standard costs more to maintain as populaj-tioand related growth increase, j Pinej-vie- n The system is slowly deteriorating as far as water quality with more intensive use, h6 told the countys board of health; recently, emphasizing its still far above minimum standards, adding, though, that some impurities are caused naturally. Algae growth can largely be controlled for example, by determining when water should be released though the reservoirs, as was done this summer. m |