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Show method. By TOM BUSSELBERG , FARMINGTON Davis County residents could be required to have their inspected for pollution controls starting Jan. I. OR THEY could have another year's wait before a program was implemented, said Bryant Evenson, county health official who has been overseeing a study of inspection and maintenance (l&M) implementation. He reported to the county health board Tuesday morning. A Jan. 1, 1982 date would be implemented if a "decentralized" inspection program is initiated, he explained. Under that, car owners would receive inspections at various private garages. Any necessary maintenance to bring cars to standard would be done on site, similar to the present vehicle inspection program. ON THE other hand, a centralized" program would allow another year's grace before implementation. In that situation, drivers would go to one or two designated locations specifically set up for inspection. In five or ten minutes they would know if their car had "passed" and would be required to have maintenance ne at a private garage if the car "failed." Such a program is being considered by Salt Lake County, he said, noting both programs have their advantages. The countys advisory committee, however, has recommended adopting the v ' " IIC AlfV ,vv.-.d'- - CrmrFAII heaviest single snow storms in recent years moved into 0ne 0f Davis County last weekend and dumped varying amounts of snow from 10 inches in the valleys to more than 18 inches in the benches along the Wasatch Front. It was only the second large snowfall this winter and brought badly needed moisture and delight to the skiers but gloom to motorists who found driving in all parts of Davis Coun- ty mighty slipper. COST PER car had been quoted at about $7.50 by one outside official pushing for the program but it figures at closer to $10. said Mr. Evenson. Although the advisory group recommended allowing inspection by separate garages. a survey sent to 130 county garages netted response from only 47 and of that only 35 "expressed a willingness to participate." he told the board. EMPHASIZING the decision will be up to the board and county commission with no directive given by the study. Mr. Evenson said a lot of options" are open in running the program. Only vehicles from 1975 (with catalytic converters) could be included, for instance, or different standards could be set for older cars if they were included. COUNTY Commission Chairman Ernest Eberhard voiced two concerns he said he wants answered before endorsing any program. "We must see some response to our refineries (pollution problem). And I know they (Environmental Protection Agency) say the level's not high enough in Utah and Weber counties but the Wasatch Front is one basin." Pollution from one end can affect the entire region, he said. "I'd like to see this whole unit treated as one. I dont feel well get success (without that)." Applications Accepted For Kaysville Council Applications ate being accepted b Kassulle cilv to fill the vacancy of Councilman II. Russell Blacken who Resigned this week Mi. Blacken has been lianslericd to Noith Dakota and tesigned his council post. He is employed as an an craft conti ollci lot the I Aviation Admimsiiaiion. MR. BRM'khN is one ol the newest mcmbcisol the city ed-er- By TOM BUSSELBERG LAYTON Sports help make a school united while serving as the drawing card that keeps many students in school. SO SAY a group of Layton High School students, most lettering in two or more sports. They were interviewed for the series on first of a two-paschool sports. One athlete estimates a third of the boys attending Layton High look to sports participation as their drawing card for continued school attendance. rt IT KEEPS the school united and gets people involved in things, said Mike Bunting, who participates in football, It basketball and baseball. also builds "At the (football) Game, everyone (students), went down and the people from Layton all sat together. Everyone sticks together at our school. We have lots of All-St- unity." WHILE UNITY could be considered a definite asset THE KAYSVILLE WEEKLY REFLEX 197 "8" North Main St., Layton, Utah 64041 Phone Published Weekly by 376-913- 3 CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. John Stahle, Jr., Publisher Second Class Postage Paid at Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4 50 per year Out of State Subscription $5.50 Oversees Subscnption $15 00 (Payable in Advance) many would want to look far beyond that in justifying an athletic program. Emphasized by many was the need to maintain high grades. Sports helped me to keep up my grades," said track, basketball and football athlete We have to Keith Wilson. keep our grades up. It has kept me (sports) out of trouble. Since (getting into sports) I settled down and now I plan to get good grades. HE SAID he plans to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Any athlete receiving two "F or U" grades is dropped from sports. Echoing the need for good grades was Rich Ipaktchian, involved in four sports: football, basketball, baseball and track. If you want a scholarship, or also just for a higher education, theres no way (without the grades)." ANYMORE, A higher education is needed to "get ahead, some of the students said. Alan Overmoe said even if an athlete is lucky enough to go professional, that doesn't last long. "The maximum age is 39 or 40 years old. Then what are you going to do. And Keith added, The average running back stays in 3 'h to four years then most have to fall back (on something else), Driving home the point even further was Mike who said, "They're all businessmen, lawyers, etc. during off- season." AND SCHOLARSHIPS arent the only reason to look to a higher education, said Jaime Oliveras, a wrestler and football player. "A couple of years ago you couldve maybe said no (to college) if you didn't have a scholarship. Now you have to go. And competition for high grades is keen at Layton High, the students agreed. They arent satisfied with a 3.0 (B). 7 You have to get a (A-- ). Theyre really competitive on 3.5-3.- grades," one student said. And another student said its the sports that acts as a motivation to keep those grades in line. WHAT OF the possibility an athlete could make it to graduation without knowing how to read? The students strongly refuted that, at least at Layton High orthe state. There's not one who cant read in the whole school, Jaime said, "especially now with the special classes. If a person gets out who cant read that's his own fault. The athletes also refuted the sometimes-raise- d claim that coaches and teachers may let a Coaches are player get by. concerned about the kids getting to class," Mike said. AND LANCE Brightshue, lettering in football and basketball added, "The coaches really do care. We respect them they wouldnt let us mess around. And as far as a coach saying a student was college material just to keep him going whether it was true or not Rich strongly countered, "No coach would ever say they were (if they werent)." LOOKING AT the teachers attitude towards athletes and i. cleanup program) w here they are 58 percent of the pollution." As far as the public is concerned they don't know anything (about it). "That's a very severe problem here. We have eight refineries in Davis County they're very hard to deal with. We've had absolutely no cooperation from the refineries," he said, noting the large emission from Phillips Petroleum Refinery Sunday night, was termed "normal" by the refinery. That's a bunch of brack. They wouldn't accept our fire department. We can't get through (to them). That's got to be settled. years with noticeable Interim Health Director Richard Harvey said the refineries have made some improvements in the past few im- provement in carbon monoxide level readings. ITS HARD to come dow n on the people and say they have to pay another $10 when the refineries as far as the people are concerned don't do anything." Mr. Harvey said current, legislation doesn't allow EPA to consider the Wasatch Front . as one area. "It's a Catch 22 situation." BOARD MEMBERS will review the report prior', to the next regular meeting March 3 but an information session may be set up within three weeks. IM NOT GOING to subject people to anything until we get those refineries into (a Holt School Sets Move On Friday Believe it or not, youngsters CLEARFIELD and teachers will finally be making the move to the new Holt Elementary School Friday afternoon. . THE DATE FOR opening of the school at 1000 West 300 North has been postponed several times but both district administrative and school staff have confirmed the Friday move. Buses will arrive at about 1 :30 p.m. at Pioneer and Doxey elementaries to take students, with their books and other belongings, to Holt. Desks and other materials should all be in place for the start of school Monday, says Asst. Supt. John S. White. SOME 442 students are involved including grades from Pioneer and three first grades and three kindergartens from Doxey. y The new facility is built with metal exterior, unique in the district, and was originally delayed due to a need for ground settling. Construction delays have further plagued the project. Opening of Holt will mean closure for Pioneer School, the districts second smallest located in what is now an industrial area, near railroad tracks, tb 2-- 6 two-stor- If there's a problem the teachers will talk to you and ask if they can help. BY THE same token, teachers wont let students slide by, some of those interviewed agreed. Right now in Utah teachers wont let you slide by you have to do the work," said Keith. But there is a respect between teachers and athletes, one student said, while teachers, as well as others in the school, must thank the sports program for some benefits, such as furniture in the teachers lounge. PROCEEDS sports especially football-h- elp make such purchases possible. And support for such programs gets merchants and community involvement behind sports, as well. An through it all an athlete that learns can help him throughout life while gaining approval from Ninety-parents, for instance. five percent of it is parents, Rich said with Alan adding parents like to see their kids perform well in sports. WHILE NO one hates sports, it was agreed, there are some students and teachers with concerns that the athletic program carries too much weight at Layton High and possible elsewhere. Views of that sort from Layton High will be aired in part two next week. Worthless A nickel goes a long way these day s you carry one for a long time before finding anything it will buy. -- By GARY R. BLODGETT FROM school work Mike said, Teachers make it harder. If you play in something, they make it harder. Jaime said teachers might go out of their way for athletes, as well, though. I think teachers care a little bit more about us. council, having scivcd since Novcmbei 3. 198(1. He owns Brackens Book Shop in Kays-vill- e and is in the piocess u selling his business John lhackei.citv adminis-tiatosaid they need some one to till the remainder of the teim and applications will be accepted at the Kavwillc cilv ottice with a deadline ol I eb 9 at 5 p.m. np FURTHER addressing his concerns about refinery pollution the commissioner continued. "No information is given to the public generally about that program (refinery). Press, Oskaloosa, la. FARMINGTON Harold J. Tippetts, who served as sur- veyor and planner for Davis County several years ago, has been appointed county planner by the Davis County Commission. planner working directly under Mr. Tippetts, according to the commission. Mr. Tippetts was first appointed Davis County surveyor in 1953 to fill an unex pired term. He was then elected twice to that position before being named planner. I WAS BOTH surveyor and planner for about a year before the jobs were separated and I served the following six years as county planner. he said. I served the county years in the two positions before accepting a position as a commissioner with the State Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Tippetts was named planner and associate director 1 1 MR. TIPPETTS also served as director of the State Parks Department for 10 years and for the past two years was n director of the River Parkway Authority. He resigned this position Jan. I and began his new job as county planner last Monday. I'm pleased to be coming back home and to assume the county planning job," said Mr. Tippetts. "It brings back fond memories and I'm looking forward to the challenges that will come with the new position." Provo-Jorda- HE WILL succeed Joe Moore who resigned as county planner to accept a similar position with West Valley City. Acting planner, Albert Cole, who has directed office procedures for the past several months, will become assistant of State Parks in 1964 and assisted in the planning and development of the statewide master recreation plan. A LONGTIME resident of Farmington, Mr. Tippetts r served a term on the Farmington City Council. He has been active in several civic and church activities and twice served as president of the Farmington Lions Club. He also served as chairman of the Farmington City Planning Commission, was treasurer of the Davis County Fair Board, and a member of the Davis County Recreation Board. four-yea- HE HAS served on the executive board of the Great Salt Lake Council of Boy Scouts of America and is recipient of the coveted Silver Beaver award in scouting. A IN 1968, he was named director of the Great Salt Lake , Authority, shortly before the organization was phased out. At the same time, he remained as director of state parks. The following year, in 1969. he was appointed director of State Parks, a position he held for ten years. During the last two years he has served as n directoi of the River Parkway Authority. Provo-Jorda- member of the LDS Church, he served as Elders Quorum president. YMMIA stake president. Davis and Farmington Stake High Council, and stake Sunday School Presidency. HE IS MARRIED to the for mer Lorela Sorensen and dies have four married childien and ten grandchildren, lie and Ins wife reside at IJSS Noiih Mam. I'ninnngton |