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Show f.' ti: DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, JULY 10, 1985 'Phone Improvements Slated Telephone service additions in the Davis County area including - Kaysville-Layto- n -- - will be made in cost of more than $2 million, according to Mountain Bell Manager Phil Selander. 1985 at a MORE THAN $1 million of this amount will be spent on additional central office equipment needed for growth to handle increased local and long distance calling. We have also allocated nearly $900,000 to complete buried cable projects these communities," Selander commented. A fiber optics trunk cable from lin Salt Lake City to Ogden will be installed. This cable, according to the Mountain Bell manager, will serve all communities in Northern Utah, including Bountiful, Farmington, Kaysvilie, Layton, Clearfield and Ogden. met last year for our service and financial commitments and we have every intention of continuing with this positive trend," he said, adding that this was accomplished under conditions which included significant budget cuts and downsizing of the Utah organization. Were committed to meeting our challenges and to providing our sercustomers with vice, Lawrence commented. The past year saw marked high-quali- changes in the telecommunications industry. Telephone customers found more choices as they began selecting a company to handle their long distance calls. Briar West subdivisions. In apartments, Eastridge Estates, Quail Run and Oak Forest subdivisions, Mrs. Selander says. To accomplish all of these projects this year, Mountain Bells construction expenditures will amount to $132.5 million, compared to an actual expenditure of $124.4 million in 1984, according to Mountain Bell Utah Vice President W. Mack Lawrence. mate gual, he said, is to rely mine and more on maikct regulation. Mr. Lawrence explained that this bill gives the Utah Public Service Commission the discretion to deregulate parts of the telephone industry. "Under this bill, the which, as the Utah Vice President explained it, gives customers the ability to choose one of a v ariety ol longdistance companies to handle their long distance calls outside Utah. "Another major project weve been involved in this year is the installation of fiber optics cable in many parts of the tate," Mr. Lawrence said. he light-wav- m light-guid- MUCH WORK has been done this year by the telephone company to provide many Utah cus- tomers with "equal access" Commission will decide when and in what areas competition can occur between telephone panies, communication system is different fiom all other buried telephone cables. "Because this is communications that uses lasers, Mr. Lawrence explained, we have thousands of circuits on a single cable the size of your little com- Lawrence added. The conduct formal hearings PSC will in making such decisions. The ulti 1 e e linger " e WENT on to say that cable is a highly advanced way of providing the latest in telecommunications services. The tiansmission quality is consistentle allows us to y high, and ado new circuits to the network, especially in crowded, urban areas, at the lowest cost. 111. light-wus- light-wav- Return Questionnaires IN KAYSV1LLE, cable will be installed at the Eastview and Green Layton, additional cable will be installed to handle growth at the Layton Hills Mall. "Projects are also planned for the Fox Creek ty THE CHANGE having the most impact on both Mountain Bell and its customers in Utah, however, was the passage of Senate Bill 102 which was a telecommunications deregulation bill. long-ter- - KAYSVILLE City officials are requesting that Kaysvilie residents complete the questionnaire that was mailed to them the first part of June, and return it to City Hall as soon as possible. OF THIS amount, $88.2 million earmarked for growth, $40.7 million for modernization and mecha- is nization, $3.3 million for replacement of plant and $.3 million for customer moves, the Mountain Bell executive explained. In past years, Lawrence added, a portion of the construction budget was used to purchase tele- phone sets. "Since divestiture, however, we have become a network company that provides customers with access to the telephone network. Telephone sets are now obtained by the customer from any number of outside telecommunications vendors. ITS EXCITING to see the changes that are taking place in the telecommunications industry, Mr. Lawrence says. "Both the state and total company goals were THIS IS your opportunity to voice your opinion on important Kaysvilie issues and concerns. If you missed the Scouts who came to pick up the questionnaires on June 15th, please drop yours off at the city office. Kaysvilie residents should know that City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month. Redevelopment Agency meetings are at 7:30 p.m. and City Council begins at 8 p.m. PLANNING Commission meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The planning Commission is a committee of lay per- sons from throughout our community selected for their desire to serve, expertise, and geographical locations. When special meetings are THE LIBRARY Board continues to work on ideas and plans for renovation of the current city hall once it is available fur the Libraiy. Seveial pledges of financial aid and also volunteer set vice ;od have been received by the city for the library project. If you are in helping out in this project please notify Joan Christiansen. librarian, or board membcis. Donald Edwards, Marjot ie Dinger. Ronald Barney . Jeannette Brough. Carol Duckworth and Victoria Larkins. At City council meeting July 2 a public hearing was set for Aug. fiat public meetings are advertised this By MARILYN ELISON re- quired, notification is given also through the local papers and posted on the bulletin board at the city building. In addition, notifications are posted on the front door of the city building so it is possible to see the schedules after the building has closed for the evening. All way, including budget hearings, zoning and annexation hearings, etc. exist in the various committees for Kaysvilie City vacancies are advertised, applicants are screened, interviews are conducted, and selections are made based on interest, expertise, and representation of the geographical areas of the city. Our city officials are making every effort to inform the public of the issues and concerns which affect Kaysvilie. We, the citizens, ought to be more active in our participation in city affairs. Filling out the questionnaire is one way to respond and participate. AS OPENINGS ELECTIONS to consider reoning of Bar-- t er and Flint piopcrties. AN T I.ECI RICAL contract was av.aide.1 as the Municipal Building pioject continues. It was reported that everything is going well. The Amendment of Title 18 of the Development Code was officially adopted by the Council. BRIT T Howard reported on the 4th of July days celebration plans. The city looks forward to another outstanding activity this year. The Council then went into executive session to consider personnel actions (front which nothing was reported I. me 7 p in. TooF ew Boys will be held this - The groundbreaking ceremony for the new City building was held Thursday, June 27. Speeches were given by Mayor Gerald Purdy, Thornley Swan and Stephen Whitesides. The Mayor and Council then put their shovels into the ground to signal the start of construction. Architect for the project is Stewart Billings of Babcock, Pace and Associates. Project manager is Joe Rhodes Associates. A special adhoc citizens committee is working diligently on the interior decoration of the building. 85-0- 85-0- -- . THERE are 50 members of the Kaysvilie Rotary Club. They nice weekly. In the summer Rotate is held in the bowery behind city hall at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. During the school year Rotarians meet it Davis High cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Mr. Lundstrom reports that the Club project to raise funds lot new stadium lights at Davis High School has been a big success vi far. Over $35,000 has been collected, and workers will be ready to begin construction of the foundations for the poles after the July 4th celebration. The lights arc scheduled to be completed in time for September football. Michael LHS Class 75 To Meet was line is Aug. 27. KAYSVILLE - Joseph Lund strom was installed as president ol the Kaysvilie Rotary Club at a meeting June 28 at Oakridge Country Club. He succeeds Jack L. Oram, Kaysvilie City Councilman and retired telephone executive was Installed as president-elec- t Larry Jansen, a local architect. Mi Lundstrom, is assistant city editor of the Deseret News. THE NEW officers were elected at a banquet which Rotary Anus attended with the Rotarians. New board members chosen were Lynne Niederhauser and Allen L. Strong. Vaughan Nielson will continue as treasurer for the Kaysv ille Rotary Club and Steven Ashby will continue as secretary. The new officers will serve for one yeai. Waggoner and Gerald Purdy have been responsible for this successful endeavor, me At city council meeting of Trait Heights, it determined that there tire not enough boys to lorm a fruit Heights Basebali League. Betnie Rollins requested a league be organized, but apparently this cannot be done. Currently there are 44 boys participating with Farmington Leagues and 89 boys with the Kaysvilie leagues. THE SOLID Waste contiact and tesolution passed: obligations of all parties involved am the same. Mayor Brand also accepting the Davis County Health signed Resolution the by city council June 18. Agreement approved A Cooperation Agreement with Davis County Housing Authority Wits tabled, as w as consideration of School Board Resolution 365. These discussions were tabled because some of the councilmen had to leave dissoLum the quorum. THE COUNCIL was unable to help with funding of the Bountiful Arts project, but some Fruit Height t citizens are interested in this and it is hoped budgeting might be possible another year, me FRUIT HEIGHTS year for the office of Mayor and two Council people. Filing dead- Lunds trom Installed Club Pres. The Layton High School class of year reunion will be held July 26 with a picnic at Layton Paik Bow cry at 6 p.m. for families. They 6 1975 ten 7 will also meet July 27 for dinner, program and dance. This will be held at the Salt Lake Hilton Hotel at 6 p.m. FOR INFORMATION please contact Mary Anne Nicks Facer. 773-379- 5 546-480- 1 or Pat Martinez Graham. after 5 p.m. Music Seminar DA VC Teaches Computing, Too KAYSVILLE -- - Does this sound familiar? By TOM BUSSELBERG Reflex-Journ- Editor al THE FIRST day of your new job, the boss showed you the office, giving you relatively understandable instructions, making you feel like the job wouldnt be so bad. e Then, he turned to this object sitting in the corner, dust collecting on it, and said, You will have to learn how to use this computer, too. I know nothing about it, so youre on your own. TV-lik- FARMINGTON - If one Farmington 9th grader is any county-wid- e indication, the first-evjunior high school band seminar may produce a score of musicians. -- er well-tune- ql I LEARNED many things, met quite a few new friends, says Dan Adams, a trumpet player, who echoed others comments when he praised the competitive atmosphere at the two week hands-o- n program staged at Farmington Junior High School. s It brought together h grade musicians in from all an intensive, highs junior program that included a potpouri from music theory to actual chances at learning compositions with other players of like instruments. MUSICIANS may not be as noticed as the track or football star, but theyre around, and theyre as enthusiastic as any quarterback. Amy Robertson, for example, a principle flutist, quickly said she enjoyed rehearsals the most. "It was not boring. It was hard music--- I like challenges. Dan from Farmington seemed to soak up the challenge and competition available through the seminar, as well, noting he thrives on the competitive pressure, claiming its especially pronounced among trumpet players. THE PROGRAM, a brainchild of Mark Essenfeld, Farmington Junior High music teacher, gave musicians a chance to further hone their skills in a competitive, learning atmosphere that could be compared to a rigorous sports camp for those really serious about a game. Anyone who could foot the $40 bill and get themselves to the various bus pickup points was eligible to attend, explained Keith Brimhall, who teaches at Kaysvilie Junior. STUDENTS were auditioned for placement in four different bands, grouped by ability. Students had a chance to perform not only in the bands but also in ensembles and sectional rehearsals. e Other material covered included a junior class, musicianship and history and theory. 200-plu- 1 1 8th-9t- eight-hour-ty- master-music-typ- EACH DAY, a convocation featured artists visiting, most of them from within the county, performing on the various band instruments, Mr. Brimhall noted. activiOn top of that, students enjoyed very ties that would be fun for just about any youngster. The first Friday, they joined the throngs invading Lagoon, these days, and the last Friday, or finale for the institute, saw them laying their instruments aside to play volleyball, lunch. a play their teachers in softball and erjoy picnic non-mus- JUST AS with plush places, many contacts forged- -a feat in and of said. It gave students a form and compare notes ic business conventions in exotic and outright friendships were itself, one of the music teachers chance to perwith fellow trumpet or tuba play- - once-in-a-lifeti- IF THAT terrifying experience has happened already, get yourself enrolled as quickly as possible in the Davis Area Vocational Centers computer classes. Informations available by calling 546-244- 1. Instructor Bruce Yates emphasizes that a good portion of his students are trained for such situations as the one above. is needed, but not for a a week job, just to perform certain tasks. Often, an office manager-type job requires such skills, Computer-knowledg- e 40-ho- ur he says. .vwAv..V v. AS WITH all DAVC programs, classes are open entry-ope- n exit, meaning you can enroll any time, and receive individualized instruction tailored to your needs. Students complete various segments, from the basics about floppy disks to various computer languages, at their own rate, passing tests to move from one unit to the next. A student completing the most comprehensive course should be out and in the workplace within 18 months, but many gain the skills Cary Lacker of Clearfield is gaining COMPUTER-TRAINE- they need in far less time. Mr. Yates says. He holds a strong background in the computer world, having been employed in data processing, assembly language and diagnostic programming at aiious firms. In addition, he lias studied computer science at both Weber ers, maybe one from Sunset and the other from North Salt highly unlikely possibility normally. And the teachers could specialize in their specific forte, as well. Although each is conversent with all band instruments, they could pull all the stops as they met with students playing their" instrument, providing more training than may be possible in regular classroom situations. Lake- -a STUDENTS even had a chance, depending on their ability, to write original compositions that were then played. Solo and duet performances made up part of the activities, as well, explained Michael Packham of North Dais Junior, noting many students had never had the chance to perform in an ensemble, previously, for example. Although all interviewed will be heading for high school . a year hence, and thus ineligible for another institute, all emphatically expressed enthusiasm for the program and said theyd come again if they could. necessary computer skills through the Davis Area Vocational Center's classes to get her working in the job market. D State College and the University of Utah. THREE MAJOR employment areas are emphasized in training: office manager-related- , giving computer basics, including skills; computer operations. with some programming languages and business applicaproblem-- solving tions programmers in the different languages. e Although carefully prepared manuals allow a step-by-ste- p follow- Mr. Yates can take a student aside and provide individual help until a concept is -through. ses, the class size is low allowing for more individualized attention. STUDENTS come from a variety of backgrounds, some coming mid stream in their work careers to gain the computer skills, while others are high school juniors and seniors or recent graduates. During the summer, day classes only are offered, but that will probon need-- in ably expand-depend- ing the fall. There are openings now with school continuing through the summer, on a virtually year-round basis. 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