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Show V I WEEKLY REFLEX f DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. FEBRUARY rxxr 7. 1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER. FEBRUARY 7. 1980 avis FuSib'uCcg 8 Davis School District ranked 32 in maintenance and operation (M&O) spending per student during the last completed school year when compared with Utah's other 39 school districts, according to the Utah Taxpayers Association. Davis District spent $1,425.71 per i Average Daily Attendance Dag- gett. the state's smallest school district, was highest at $3,222.23 in M&O spending per student, the UTA reported. The state average was CLEARFIELD classrooms which required more teachers for fewer stu- IN APPRECIATION ByCAPT. MICHAEL PERIN1 the wall mural emphasizing the history of flight. Pencil sketches outlining key events in aviation history were all that remained of an unknown artists unsuccessful attempt to bring the wall to life. 1 volunteered to complete the painting to leave something permanent behind from the families whose husbands fly the 4 aircraft, many of whom are leaving as a result of the squadron changing over to the 6 fighter." she said. What the members of the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron. 388th Tactical Fighter Wing needed was a volunteer to paint a I0'x22' wall mural in their main flight briefing room. WHAT THEY got was a very special volunteer: one They couldn't refuse. She was Marcia Coppin. wife of a 4TFW lieutenant and a mother of two children. Though she had never painted such a large area before. she had two essential qualifications: desire coupled with a deep sense to show others how she felt about the Air Force. F-- pre-scho- MRS. COPPIN worked weekends, and several afternoons and even half days for a week to finish the massive mural. "My biggest problem was getting a baby sitter when my husband was unable to watch the children." she said. The colorful mural traces FOR FOUR months. Mrs. Coppin worked on finishing SAVE FUEL INSTALL STORM the history of flight from Greek mythology to Star Wars. Different scenes graphically portray important people, events and periods of the history of flight including: Hot air ballooning. the Wright brothers, the Spirit of St. Louis, the beginning of the space age and the Vietnam War. MRS. COPPINS interest in painting began in junior high school with poster art and graphic illustrations. Her interest continued to pupil-teach- pupil-teach- ratio for the 1978-7- 9 school year was 22.1 students per "PAINTING THE history of flight was a once in a lifetime opportunity." she said. One, she adds, she has no regrets about. Mrs. Coppin. who received a special "appreciation award" from the 4th TFS. says her painting wall mural days are not over. But don't look for a wall for her to paint any time soon: she has decided to use her talents in her own home for the time being. , lems). But their hearts are in the right place. They will be sending free telephone messages. rather than darts, to make the coming Valentine Day happier for those who receive them. IF YOU have ever wanted to send a love note or a card to a special Valentine but didn't dare, this may be the answer for you. Just call the Clearfield Re- average contract salary for creation Office. teachers received an average of $14,354 for approximately work. nine-mont- THE AVERAGE school administrator's salary was reported at $27,115. The high -- J Recreation Department. Secret Love Notes. 140 E. Center.'-- ! Clearfield. Utah. 84015. think up jii So just relax line, they'll call and tell your;s A r Valentine. . Performs In Salt Palace prob- teacher. The state average was 21.8. the Association report said. The Taxpayers Association further noted that the 1978-7- 9 classroom teachers was $13,907. Davis District 1 tion department (sans golden wings) will then relay your message promptly. Messages may also be hand delivered to the recreation office. 934 S. 1000 E.. or mailed to Clearfield You. kinds of relationship er ALPINES LOW figure for M&O purposes is reflected in ratio of 23.9. its Davis District's charged by Utyh school districts increased $103.2 million or 18 percent. UTA reported. AVERAGE teacher salaries too. can be a secret lover! PEOPLE WHO work for the Clearfield Recreation Department may not resemble Cupid, who went flying around with a bow and arrows (causing all per-capi- Mrs. Marcia Coppir. receives a special Appreciation plaque from Lt. Col. Gary Michels, 4th TFS commander for her efforts in painting a 10 foot by 22 foot wall mural depicting the Spirit of St. Louis and other important events in aviation hisory. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Michael Cleveland) in the ten year period jumped by 79 percent while the Con- - By WANDA LUND $1,469.36. The Association said that the smaller schools had generally higher operating costs due to partially-fille- d pupil-teach- in grown only seven percent Utah schools for an increase of 19.963 students. In the same sumer Price Index grew 97 per- cent. Federal revenues to j school districts swelled by j $30.9 million for an increase of ; 212 percent. Property taxes' Method Found For Those Timid Lovers ALPINE District was lowest dents. Daggett's higher spending can be traced to the ratio of only 12.4 students per teacher. period instructional expenditures jumped 156 percent or $169.7 million. Total Mainte-- , nance and Operation (M&O) spending increased 186 percent or $386.9 million. erage daily attendance has (ADA). at $1,265.17 per capita. was Salt Lake City District at $38,150. Kane was low at $22,132. The average administrative salary in Davis District was $34,590. During the last ten years av- ! lie Dasis I Dull School Band was imiled to pla al the show loi the spectators. i;r I HI IN I bull basket:;-- : l Sail Palace oil Wcdnc'dai 30 Jo the Utah la basketball uan)c. Inl ine ihe hall lime, the band and died leaders and Davis I bull D I. lies perlornied a special ball team and Davis limit (a.) i cults members placed a eanie: I :l.v to the leuiil.n J.i entile I lie Band was conducted hi;,-.- , 'band iii'iniciot Dana KoiIis(m beieer. J I eieninu Jan. I STOP BURGLARS Use deadbolt locks as recommended by your police department. FREE DEMONSTRATION 825-047- Monday through Friday from a.m. to 5 p.m.. state the name of the person who is to receive 8 the message, that person's BOBS LOCK SHOP phone number and city (only local calls are honored), the message itself and the sender's name (optional). 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