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Show 1 I WEEKLY REFLEX f -D- AVIS NEWS JOURNAL, L NORTH DAVIS LEADER, FEBRUARY 4, 1981 PJj Ini - V M be renovated at a smaller cost than to replace it and were trying to prove the need for a school in the center of Bountiful. The group has been meeting on a regular basis and those interested in joining are invited to contact Mr. Hill at WE THE RESIDENTS of the central section (of Bountiful) are very concerned about what will happen to the central section if the school goes out. Bountiful city has said they would buy it right now and use it possibly for offices on a continuing education facility. We want it for children to be able to attend school. he noted. STRESSING THE need for the board to carefully consider options before taking action Mr. Hill added, They (district) can always correct a boundary highs) but they change (as with Viewmont-Bountifcant rebuild a school. He said fliers with further information about the material being gathered and the meeting will be distributed to about 500 homes in the area. STOKER ELEMENTARY is the oldest continuously operated school in the Davis District, opening its doors in the present facility in 1905. According to a history prepared by Joyce Trowbridge Benard, PTA officers and former Principal L. Glen Tonge, the school was built on the foundation of the old Central School. The property was owned by LDS Bishop David Stoker and had been the John Stoker farm. The east half of the block was dedicated to education while a two-stor- y house known as Stoker Home was on the northeast corner with the Relief Society House on the northwest corner. By TOM BUSSELBERG U BOUNTIFUL .tiki.yntt&k multi-purpo- THANKFUL FOR HEALTHY CHILD By TOM BUSSELBERG LAYTON A . Layton family is just grateful they don't need any help from the March of Dimes. ITS NOTHING personal, you understand, but Bruce and Bonnie Lutz are thankful their year-ol- d daughter Stacie was born without any birth defects. Mrs. Lutz says it couldve been a lot different. "They found a lump in my breast in May 1979. 1 went to the hospitit al and had a lumpectomy was cancer. A week later I had a mastectomy. BUT I COULDNT get to feeling well. I found out I was pregnant, the mother of six living children says, an obstetrician told me all the things that could go wrong. 1 was 40 years old, both my husband and I have Rh negative factor (blood) and that was bad and I had. then all the Added to that was the narcotics she had received to coun- - A hearing that could well play a major role in determining the future of Stoker Elementary School is set for Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the schools room. Janice Lutz is thankful her daughter Stacie was bom without any birth defects, ' although some doctors thought she would be bom blind and mentally retarded. that couldve gone wrong...." ter the pain apd the anesthetics. He suggested an abortion and of course 1 turned that down," she says. ALL OF THIS was happening at the very beginning of pregnancy so it was nearly a full nine month wait filled with worry over what might happen, Mrs. Lutz recalls. Dr. Paul Taylor at the Tanner Clinic delivered the baby. He was more positive and told me to go one day at a time. We were afraid of blindness, mental retardation and Downs syndrome (mongolism) due to the time it (treatment) happend and all the vital parts were being formed. BUT THEN she moved to the day of birth continuing the account, as she was being she looked up and blinked at the lights in the delivery room. Its been such a relief as she learns to do each thing. At 9' months she started walking. When I think of the things MRS. LUTZ was called as a March of Dimes volunteer and she was glad to oblige. I'm hot in that position (to need help) but couldve been. Were just so thankful. A lot arent that lucky. We need these programs to help out." In fact, March of Dimes campaigning is continuing with residents urged to contact their block or area solicitors to make a contribution. NOTING THAT little Stacie is just perfect" she relates the case of a woman who had similar circumstances prior to giving birth. Her baby is blind and mentally retarded. In the meantime, Mrs. Lutz continues to support the March of Dimes, Cancer Society and other groups. She may need help for cancer treatments later they said the next five years could show a recurrence. But whatever happens at least one Layton family is especially thankful for an apparently normal, beautiful daughter. AS THAT DAY draws closer at least one group of area residents is gathering data for presentation to the Davis School Board and others who will attend. The board has called the session to let residents air feelings about the historic schools possible closure and give school officials a chance to explain possible plans. The board heard plans the school might be considered for closing last spring. At that time, district administrators sjiid the move might be needed to cut per pupil costs, higher at that school than any other because of the low enrollment (about 250). In addition, remodeling to meet building codes would be necessary if the school remains open, the board was told. AT THAT TIME, board members, led by Sheryl Allen who represents the area including Stoker, indicated they wanted hearings to be held before any final decision was made. But a letter went out late last year inferring the decision had already been made to close the school. After some ire was raised between concerned parties, including the board, administration and residents, a hearing was set as per the original board instructions. HEADING A GROUP preparing to give the board information supporting continuation of the school is Richard Hill. In an interview Tuesday morning he said of the effort, We do think we can show statistically the Stoker School area is growing at a rapid enough pace we should fill that school with children from within the boundary." With the declining enrollment district officials have indicated students could be housed in surrounding schools but Mr. Hill added, Were doing demographic studies of the areas potential (population). WERE ATTEMPTING to show the school can mm By MARK D. MICKELSEN Ernest Eberhard has announced. FARMINGTON Countys new liability T insur- THE HISTORY relates how the Relief Society building was later used as a courthouse and jail and still later became a school. The Stoker home also was later used for some school activities. The new Stoker School eventually served eight grades, including the beginner class comparable to todays kindergarten. The first area high school was housed in the basement. . . ADO Montes's ding had been fair. They were told by County Clerk Rodney Walker that several of the perspective bidders had called for more information on the specifics of the coverage. additional malpractice insurance for themselves. SCHROEDERS spells out the specifics of coverage for civil suits and other legal actions. coverage of both employees and vehicles. SCHROEDERS has a nonTHE COMMISSION announced Tuesday they will audit clause. The company cannot audit the costs of insuraccept a bid of $54,884 from Schroeders Insurance Co. for ance to the county, then raise the coverage. the premiums. After narrowing the final V - Schroeders provides mak bids to Schroeders and Car-lopractice insurance coverage: Insurance, who submitfor county health department ted a $51,201 figure. Com. personnel. Com. Eberhard Harry Gerlach said a decision noted, however, that the was made to adopt the higher health department doctors will bid based on five additional probably want to have some coverage factors promised by ul TOir Davis ance program for employees vehicles and county-owne- d will cover anyone who is doing county business." Com. 292-896- 4. se Schroeders provides more explicit language ak i BUT AT the bid opening, out the extent of county covernone of the company represeage, Com. Harry Gerlach said.' AFTER THE bids for insur- ntatives spoke out against what ance coverage were opened had taken place. late last year, there was some At the same time, the commission voted to have County question by the commission about whether or not the bid Atty. Rod Page look at the - - given bids and compare them to the county's specifications. MR. WALKER announced to the commission Tuesday that Atty. Page had studied the specifications and bids and found them in order. ' ' ln recent years, the county split.. the insurance coverage between Schroeders and Barlows. Schroeders handled the liability coverage, while Barlow's took care of automobile coverage. Schroeders. THOSE FACTORS are: The company meets the I countys specifications for By MARK D. MICKELSEN The FARMINGTON county commission may have set a precedent Tuesday when they voted unanimously against requiring curb and gutter improvements in a rural subdivision near Mutton Hollow in the unincorporated sector of Davis County. deBACKERS OF the velopment say by installing strips of redwood along the 15-l- subdivision road they can effectively slow down the water and amount of run-of- f decrease any problems the water may cause to local s. One of those landowners, Ira Egbert, said his property lies in a low spot" near the proposed subdivision. He fears that when the development is finished, storm water will accumulate near his home and cause some damage. HE TOLD the commission- storm," ers, "In a the water backs up horrendously near his place, often flooding a nearby irrigation ditch, which in turn leaks onto his land. "What are you proposing." Com. Ernest Eberhard asked him. PROPOSING you do something about it," Mr. Egbert told him. Mr. Egbert said the developer's plan to contain the water problem will only slow down the flow," but not stop it. IM THE MORE houses that come in, he said, "the more problems I'm going to have." Dan Gardner, one of the developers of the subdivision, said the county planning commission had discussed the possibility of a curb and gutter provision for the development. BUT MR. Gardner told the didnt feel there was a need for a curb and gutter in a rural subdivision. commission he One of the problems is that curb and gutter requirements must be followed by an adequate sewer system, and the deat this point velopers dont feel like they want to design an immaculate sewer system in only a rural subdivision. MR. GARDNER said he feels the redwood strips with adjoining drainage pipes are adequate enough to route drainage water into existing storm channels. The system is better than a curb and gutter, he said, "because a major part of the water would dissipate into the ground." before ever reaching the existing drainage channel. COUNTY Surveyor Glenn Austin told the cpmmission he feels the developers have "some" responsibility to take care of any drainage problems, but said wed be better off on these acre lots not having a curb and gutter." He explained that eventually the amount of water being piped into the existing drainage channels will require some revamping of the pipe systems. HE SUGGESTED that the county will some day have to use bigger pipes to rid of excess storm water. Developer Gardner added that total development of the area will probably take between five to ten years. The subdivision is located near the intersection of Mutton Hollow and Fairfield Road. land-owne- rs AS WE watched, the Crest-vie- w Elementary School staff and students gathered at the base of the flag pole in front of the school. Older students held a string with 53 yellow ribbons (52 honand one oring the honoring the rescuers who gave their lives). GLEN LARSEN, fifth grade teacher, sincerely addressed the group with beautiful thoughts relating to the hostage situation and the privileges of American The National Academy for Child Development is announcing that a Parent Training Seminar will be conducted on Feb. 7 at the Bounti ful Elks Lodge, 544 W. 400 N., West Bountiful, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. THE SEMINAR entitled "The Miracles of Qiild De velopment, will be instructed by Robert J. Doman Jr. of Riverside, Calif. He is a nationally recognized develop-mentalist and lecturer and By MARK D. MICKELSEN CLEARFIELD -- The city council here has approved a $400 donation to Clearfield High to send one of their students to the national science fair, usually held in early May. ALBERT COLE, assistant county planning director, said most of the residents of Mutton Hollow have expressed a wish to see larger lots. And currently, drainage fees per lot in the sector are $300, a charge Mr. Cole and Austin said barely covers the cost of providing adequate drainage protection. IN MAKING their decision, the commission voted to waive curb and gutter requirements for the subdivision, but said it is the .countys option to require the improvements at a later time. Old Glory was slowly raised to the martial music of The Star Spangled Banner played over a loud speaker. The people sang the national anthem and reverently recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Then the crowd disbursed quietly. THE FLAG was lowered and the string of 53 ribbon were attached. The U.S. flag, Utah flag, and ribbons were quickly hoisted to the top of the flag pole to flutter in the breeze throughout that day. I command the children and adults at Crestview who conceived and implemented this presentation that will remain a cherished memory to American freedoms. Rae Karadeema THE NACD is a d organization aimed at child development and assists children in reaching their full potentials. NACDs concerns extend to all children from conception through adolescence to adulthood. The emphasis is on the formative first five years of life and on children with special problems such as brain injury or learning disability; to assist them to realize their full poten-- , tial. : non-prof- it family-center- HIGH SCHOOL officials are asking city councils throughout north Davis County to assist them in sponsoring students to the national fair. Science teachers at Clearfield High believe three top science students from the northern part of the county will win in the regional competition at WSC. In a letter asking the council to support one student in the amount of $400, Regional Science Fair Chairman Russell Hunt said the Davis School District will provide no funds" for the trip leaving the main thrust of moneyraising up to the students and their families, many of which cannot handle the traveling expenses required. WE USUALLY help everybody else that comes by, Councilman Kay Chandler said. The three top winners at the regional science fair in Ogden will go onto the national fair. THOUGH IN support of giving the school the money. Councilman Neldon Hamblin suggested that the council set a certain amount of money aside each year in the "council un- , YOUNG PARENTS, expec- tant parents, volunteers of children on center programs, parents of children with learning problems, parents of chil- dren with labels such as "Downs Syndrome, autistic, mentally retarded, learning disabled, cerebral palsy, com- atose," to the normal or gifted child friends, neighbors or grandparents of these children are encouraged to attend the vastly, informative, inspiring and practical seminar designed to teach an individual how to enhance a child's growth and development to fullest potential. Registration fee is $25 per person (spouse is free, no ex- ceptions). cost is $20 if received by Feb. 6. The $20 check is to be sent to NACD, 1226 W. 400 N., West Bountiful, Ut. 84087. Seminar materials will be distributed assigned" fund for similar situations. Several school-relate- d organizations have approached the council in recent weeks to ask for money, and Councilman Hamblin believes it would be better for the council to prepare so that the money can be readily available. THE CITY council was in agreement but they want to see a list of the winners of the regional science fair and know how the money is going to be spent. Voting was unanimous. director of NACD. The NACD local unit in Bountiful-Sal- t Lake joins other NACD units around the country in the presentation of these parent training seminars. As a result of these nationwide instruction programs, may individuals and families have become members of the academy and many have already begun d child development programs for their own children. home-centere- 15-l- Thanks For Program Last Tuesday morning, a friend and I had the honor to privately participate in a brief, but meaningful ceremony honoring the Clearfield Gives $400 To School Miracles Of Child Development during the morning arrival AUTISTIC CHILD Carol Miller, of West Bountiful, uses flash cards and a microphone to aid in the development of her autistic daughter, Julia, aged 4. Mrs. Miller is director of Ahe local unit of the National Academy for Child Development (NACD) which is conducting a daylong seminar at Bountiful Elks Club Saturday. time. REGISTRATION on Saturday morning will begin at 8:30 a.m. The seminar will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. with an hour break for lunch which may be brown bagged or ordered in the morning. For more information contact Carrol Miller or Diana Wade, 292-625- 298-281- : |