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Show FEBRUARY 8, 1984 .1, - ; , - psychological impact transferred there. By TOM BUSSELBERG J - North County Editor DAVIS . SHARE of that bill would equal ab- out $200,000. or enough for its anticipated share. In the future, when Bear River 12-b- : ; i ; j : : : : j : : :grows sufficiently, they could pull out, freeing up an additional half dozen beds. That funding need is part of a task the men- tal health advisory board and the mental health authority hope to tackle, in the coming months, as they try to obtain the money through donations, a challenge the advisory boards executive committee has accepted un er chairmanship of Jacque Otteson assisted by Bonnie Durbano. STRESSING THE Clinical need for such a facility, Dr. Williams said a separate facility would free up 10 beds for adult treatment at the existing Layton operation. With over 100 people on the waiting list and need for mod- ified supervision, among other things, be- tween adults and adolescents, the regional facility has been in the hope stage for sever-- ; al vears. MANY LARGE businesses are located in the county, it was noted, with tax advantages available, as well. Construction of such a facility would allevi- ate having to send some youngsters to the State Mental Hospital in Provo, Dr. Williams noted, indicating that while the best treat-- : is offered, a tremendous ment available ' Davis-Webe- . MOWEDA, the juvenile detention facility, had been considered but he said the potential overrode further consideration of stigma placement there. Its (regional care facility) not a correctional center but for status offenders, truants and runaways, he added. Fee would be charged on a sliding scale depending on income as is done with other mental health treat- I and sewer. Id like it old or newer. 10 ALTHOUGH its still in the planning stages, Dr. Williams said other major prog have been comjects requiring pleted within a year. If the other mental health authorities decided not to join with Davis a fund-raisin- facility could still be built, he added, although it wouldnt be of the optimum 0 client size. In other building-relate- d action, the advisory board approved adding four more beds to the Alcohol Recovery Center on South State in Clearfield, bringing it to 22. Thatll include moving the group room into the garage that will be remodeled along with two existing . TODAY, A question like that might take some rcsearch--mor- e than the few minutes an executive from New York City might want to spend on a long distance telephone call, for instance. That scenario should change, shortly though. thanks to the new industrial unJ business inventory being prepared by the county's economic development planning office. IT VV ILL include a list of existing facilities, dow n to square footage, condition and location. as well as sites that are in manufacturing or industrial ones, complete with the street and sewer improvements. On top of that, vacant land located in proper zoning but still in the raw" when it comes to utilities w ill be listed on computer for ready access, explains banner Rich Welch. Its all pari of the economic development hoard's aim al getting a more diversified eco-nointo the county, steering the lax burden away from the m homeowner, so much, and broadening the job market. THE IN ENTORY won't just sene the needs of outside businesses, he emphasizes, but will also help county officials. board members and others in helping determine training to be benevolent and kindly and to have unlimited confidence in those about me. I came early into association with the suffering and the poor and in a thousand experiences with them, came to feel the deepest sympathy with them and their many sorrows; and I likewise came to feel the urgent call to attempt to remove the multifarious causes of the evils which they endured. At the University of Carolinum, Pestalozzi came under the influence of stimulating professors who leaned toward naturalism and romanticism. These men helped restore the rights of the people in Swiss political life. ACCORDING TO Pestalozzi, education was to be practical. It should be based on experiences. Since a child lacked experiences, they had to be provided in the home' and school. This was done through Anschauung, an untranslatable word that closely resembles Obserfation with a capital letter. The world lies before our eyes like a sea of confused sense impressions, flowing into one another. If our development through nature alone is not sufficiently rapid and unhindered, the business of the teacher is to remove the confusion of first sense impressions, to separate the objects to make them distinct, to place those together which are related to each other or similar, making them clear in this way and thereby evolving definite ideas. Instruction accomplishes this when it presents confused sense impressions in units so they can be counted; when it then places them in different positions so that we may perceive their forms: and when it brings them into the cycle of our previous knowledge and names them. IN ALL fields, the new method developed the use of oral teaching and the subordination of books to direct experiences. A summary of the main points of Pesta- - lozzis educational philosophy is as follows: 1. A good home is the ideal educational institution for it is a center of love and active cooperation for the common welfare. 2. SINCE the large society requires a range of education which the homes cannot give, schools are necessary. In spirit and discipline, these should be modeled upon a good home. Personal love for the child must in guide the teacher who stands the parents kind, must yet The though discipline, place. be strict and firm; 3. The harmonious development of all mans powers is the aim of education. We aim to produce men educated for manhood ' r -, and workers. 4. BECAUSE THEY have been most neglected and are in such desperate circumstances, the regeneration of the lower classes must receive first attention. 5. Education is to be social and universal. 0 6. INSTRUCTION is to be psychologized, that is, it is to be based upon the psychological development of the individual and the race. This involves the grading of pupils, the presentation of subject matter in harmony with the stage of growth and the enlistment of the childs purposes and (Grading refers to a system of steps, not letter grades applied to corrected work.) 7. Instruction is to be carried on by Observation and by graduated activities, beginning with the simplest elements of each area and skill. self-activit-y. U self-maste- ry t : 8. THE CURRICULUM must be expanded along practical and scientific lines. 9. Teaching is a skilled occupation and a moral vocation. Teachers can best learn their occupation and vocation in experimental schools which are themselves seeking means of improvement, dmg In Garys Opinion Mtb Oramps Wertplw YwU&twn OfQrdimmce The inventory's being compiled in conjunction with the Job Service. That agency compiles a statewide manufacturing directory and visits up- wards of 200 businesses a month from the Layton office alone. Mr. Welch says. IN SOME cases, having such an inventory would help protect property believed best suited for industrial from other development, he says, citing a case in west Centerville where developers want to build a mobile home park or single- family homes although the property's zoned for manufacturing. Property owners there now are attempting AT THE age of 18, Pestalozzi read Emile" by Rousseau. He became determined to put the ideal of Rousseau into practice through elementary education. From childhood, he wrote, it lay in the peculiarity of my character and of my home 26-3- ' where businesses might expand or locate as well as aid in need future planning needs. years THE BEST known reformers of the period were Swiss born. Their influence, methods and ideas spread into Germany, France, England and the United States. One of the Swiss educators, Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, developed the elementary education structures that is still used today. ment. By TOM BUSSELBERG - The idea of a universal elementary, public education program began in the 18th century. . MORE ENLIGHTENED views of nature and man arose as governments became more democratic and more sensitive to the needs of the people. Education was looked at as the means to change individual lives of the people and promote the gradual but thorough reformation of society. Observational methods and new studies were introduced. Old subjects were taught in new ways and for new purposes. Education was looked at as a means to make nations strong in peace and dangerous to enemies in war. By educating the lower classes, it was believed, feelings of loyality to state, king and church would be instilled in the people. This education would be limited and should not extend beyond the needs of the lower classes. Voltaire, Rousseau and other philosophers expanded the thought that education should be a more active process. county line. Locating at r For Davis FARMINGTON Note: This is one in a series of articles about the historical foundations of our school system and some inovative educational programs that are now taking place outside the public school system. bears on many when Diversified Economy a 25.000 square foot warehouse. close to railroad lines By DONETA GATHERUM IN ADDITION, locating a regional facility would provide closer contact with family, church and other support groups and could make for easier transition between home and facility treatment. Currently, adolescents are kept in the home as long as possible while more interaction could take place with a new facility, perhaps keeping adolescents for several days and then sending them back home, for instance. Dr. Williams said. The average stay would be three-fou- r months in such a facility, he said, although that would vary widely, down to a few days while trying to stabilize the home environment. RECALLING an excellent history for mental health facilities construction adjoining Laytons Humana Hospital Davis North, Dr. Williams said a site would be sought near the FARMINGTON As Davis County grows .in population, so grows the need foradditional .social services. AND SINCE Davis isnt the only county gaining population, neighboring areas are join-- ; jng with local officials in discussing construc-- . .tion of a regional adolescent treatment facility .that could be built in north Davis County. As outlined by Mental Health Director Rus- sell Williams, a $500,000, d facility would be shared between Davis, Weber- Morgan and Bear River mental health author; ities. encompassing all of northern Utah. 30-be- - Of Our As County Grows, Need For Social Services Grows de- annexation and annexation to West Bountiful, he adds. I see that (sort of question in the future) as one area where this board (economic develop- ment) could get involved. It's a tough question. How long do you make a landow ner wait? They feel it has residential potential now but it probably would be more compatible as industrial." Mr. Welch continues. IN A related matter. Job Service Manager Jack Bailey. also a member of the economic development board, hus met w ith county officials and indicated his staff can assist in distributing information of possible interest to businesses relating to county economic development. such as loan programs (see related story in this issue). By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor CLEARFIELD cil: Two wrongs A note to Clearfield City Coun- don't make a right. AND IN my opinion, there definitely were two "wrongs when Clearfield City Council took action a couple of weeks ago to uphold a prior city Planning Commission decision and then deny a request by a citizens opposition group who openly challenged the action. Legally, Clearfield officials acted properly to support the legal opinion of City Attorney Alf because the Planning Commission based its decision on the stipulat ion that a letter of authorization from the Utah Department of Transportation be revealed. Van-wagen- en LATER, ALSO on the recommendation of Atty. Vanwagcncn, the council denied a protest by the opposition group because a written appeal was not filed with the City Recorded within 15 days of the Planning Commission decision. My argument is this: IFTHE Planning Commission is permitted to act -and have that action upheld even though it (Planning Commission) violated the city ordinance, then the same consideration should be given the opposition group. Both were in violation of the city ordinance and both tried to correct Ihcir mistakes but in the "shuffle of events the Planning Commission's decision fs upheld and the citizens group had its appeal - - - denied. I DONT think this is fair because they were wrong doings on both sides. Why should the governmental agency be "forgiven for its mistake while the citizens group is punished for not following the city ordinance to the "letter of the law." Now there are bits of circumstantial evidence" -if you please -- - on both sides of this case which 1 believe should be followed --- or at least considered. LETS TAKE the Planning Commission side first. Back in December, the commission heard a request for a site plan of the proposed $50 million garbage resource recovery (burn) plant on property ow ned by the Utah Department of Transportation. The request was made by a representative of Davis Energies System, a subsidiary of Katy Scghers. Inc., developers of the proposed plant. HOWEVER, the Clearfield City ordinance states that such a site plan request must be made by the property owner or with written authorization from the owner. The petitioner did not have this written authorization. Instead the petitioner "duped the planning commission into believing that the letter w as "on file and immediately available." It wasnt in fact, the letter from UDOT authorizing the petitioner to make the site plan request was not even written until a month after the Planning Commission hearing and the day following a public hearing when the citizens group bitterly opposed the commissions action because no letter of authorization was available. - BUT TO M KE the action legal, the commission based its decision on certain stipulations one of - those being that the letter of authorization was re-- : ceived from UDOT. No time limit was placed on the : letter. : The opposition group, headed by James H urst and : Hal Hallctt, emphasized that the commission acted without authorization from UDOT and this is in : violation of the city ordinance. -- - A THE CITIZENS group protested this action (ver- bally) to city officials and were told to get on the agenda and air their protests to the City Council. Mr. Hallctt said they were not informed that an appeal (to I the commission's action) had to be filed in writing-with- in 15 days of the commission action with the City ; ' -- Recorder. "When we asked to be put on the Dec. 28 council agenda, we were told that it was going to be a brief meeting and would we mind waiting until the next : council meeting on Jan. 10," said Mr. Hallctt. ; jj AT THE JAN. 10 council meeting the group was told that they w ere in violation of the city ordinance by not filing the written appeal within 15 days of the planning commission action. Mr. Hallctts rebuttal was that the city administra-- : tor asked them to w ait until Jan. 10 to meet w ith the council and never advised them that an appeal in writing was necessary to challenge a planning com-- ! mission meeting. ; : : ; : I ADMIT THAT we were in violation of the city ordinance, but so was the planning commission in making the original decision." Mr. Hallctt told the council. Like I say, two wrongs dont make a right. Davis Mow Has Revolving Grant Funds t By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor - Some of the county's FARMINGTON be businessmen coulJ getting a helping hanJ, come this summer, thanks to a new loan program that's just been approx cd. KNOWN AS a small business dexclopmcnt corporation loan, up lo 20 pcrccnl of a loan coulJ be guaranteed through federal funds provided locally, explained Rich Nelson. county Job Training Act director. w A small business development corporation ill be formed by Dav is County lo act as agcnl. he told the county economic development board, last week. "It would be a vehicle lo leverage additional money for recovery "provided at compctitiv e interest rates that would be coupled with commercial bank financing. million we could gel $3 million," for example, he said, acting as a "spur for economic development in Dav is County." w ith the county's portion offered al seven percent interest. After funds were repaid they would be regenerated for additional projects. Firms could use the assistance for expansion plans w hile funding w ould be tied in w iih a management assistance program to help maximize business efforts. Although a lot of federal programs look shaky, these da s. w ith this one origi "IF ME had $1 nating in the Department of Housing and Human Services, Mr. Nelson sounded positive funding would pass through, noting. "I hope wc can count on it." JOB CREATION is the impetus behind the program, he emphasized, noting it's tied into the Job Training Partnership program. Guidelines call for creating one job for every pumped into a business. Further information will be given to board members, who will pass the word on to their various city councils and area businesses w hile a new slcltcr to begin publication later this ) car will also outline options, the Kurd decided. In other related business, the proposed community block grant revolving loan fund was SI0-5I5.0O- n explained to the board. Mayors have endorsed using $400,000 of ihe $850,000 anticipated for a business loan program that Planner Rich Welch. says would see private lenders suppl ing 65 per-cent or more while probably not more lhanj 5.0.000 total would be involved in any one: 3 : transaction. 0 BUSINESSES WOLLD be asked to preside Jive 15 percent equity while interest rates would be provided at Vi or a percent belowIhe prime rate, he explained, noting loans wont go to railing businesses or to refinance existing debt. Aimed also at job creation. should create at least one additional job. six-tent- ; 3 - : : i |