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Show iWlff. .Hiii 'st sN a Sr" Standard-Examin- er INSIDE Business park Kaysville splits lot for three businesses.2 COMMUNITY Magic moments Plenty of fun appears during magic show.7 VOL. 17, NO. 237 books country group, Utah Symphony for July 24 Layton By AMY PRAY Standard Examiner Davis Bureau LAYTON - Layton officials thought surely the Utah Symphony wouldnt make the July 24 performance in Ed Kenley Centennial Amphitheater a permanent part of its schedule. They booked another act for Pioneer Day, then found out the symphony still expected to take center stage. So how would classical strings and percussion mix with a humorous country-wester- n swing show? Charlene Nelson, director of the Lay-to- n Arts and Humanities Council, is trying Conference center team ready Davis officials take trip to negotiate a collaboration between the symphony and the musical comedy troupe Riders in the Sky. I had some incorrect information in my head, and it turns out both were booked. But this could end up being even better, she said. This could draw a bigger crowd, get people that wouldnt come to sit through a straight symphony. I think it could be a knockout concert if we could get them both, she said. The only sour note Nelsons hit so far involves money. The city paid $8,500 to book the symphony for last years Pioneer Day but did not charge admission. It costs at least that much for a Riders in the Sky performance, and admission for that show has been charged in the past. Even though the city wanted to offer the free symphony concert as a gift to residents, Nelson said the price might be too steep unless some fee is charged. Dean Allen, director of parks and recreation, declined to comment on the possibility of combining shows. He said he didnt want to speak too soon and risk halting negotiations. He blamed the double booking on both a miscommunication and genuine surprise from Layton. A lot of people said it would be great if (the symphony) could make July 24th a tradition. We didnt realize they actually would, Allen said. So far, symphony officials seem open to the possibilities. Last year during the Pioneer Day show in Layton, several guest artists shared the stage with the symphony, playing an array of quirky instruments including a pitch-for- k used for percussion. Nelson also hopes the Utah Symphonys youthful new conductor Keith Lockhart might be interested in a performance. To long-lastin- The symphony played at the amphithe1 995 and returned for performances each year after. ater's grand opening in well attended, a nice little show-plache said. And the audience appreciates the music. Thats what were here for. e, Officer dares to take on challenge By BRYON SAXTON Standard Examiner Davis Bureau FARMINGTON - Hours after awarding the bid last week for construction of the Davis Conference Center, some local officials were on a plane headed to Arizona to look at conference centers in the Valley of the Sun. Those making the three-da- y trip, to include a conference center conference, were County Commissioner Gayle Stevenson; Wilf Sommerkom, county com- Whats coming CENTER 2 in TX. Angie Driggs, a senior at Clearfield High School, talks to high school students to find out how they deal with tragedy when it strikes young people close to them in this week s issue of TX. At the end o( every month, TX. writers examine current trends in the Trendsetters column This week Sarah Thompson, a senior at Roy High School, wonders why today s fashion tor girls means wearing the ugliest clothes on the rack. Or is it just ttiat ALL the clothes on the rack are ugly? And Matt' Howard, who graduated last spring from Bonneville High School, uncovers all the myths your parents tell you about what it's like to go to college He digs up the real truth and discovers . . well, find out Thursday 7X (Teen Examiner) is published every Thursday in the Lakeside Review For more information on how to get a copy, call 776 495 1. Spirit of giving . . . The Layton SPS Payment Systems operation centers community Involvement committee and some hard working helpers carried more than 900 gifts to the Davis County Division of Child and Family Services Dec. 22 to be separated and delivered to the children before Christmas. The 1200 employees at SPS demonstrated their spirit of giving by helping make Christmas a reality for 121 children. Named to council Deans list , . . Several area residents have been named to the dean's list for fall quarter at Southern Utah University. Students must earn at least a 3 60 grade point average and complete 15 quarter hours of academic work. Bountiful: Diana munity development director; Layton Mayor Jerry Stevenson; Deputy County Attorney Gerry Hess; and Brad Parkin, county See 776-495- 1 . . . Nancy Lyon of Bountiful was recently named to the executive committee of the Utah Humanities Council. She served three terms in the Utah House of Representatives and has worked with the Davis County School District Foundation and the Utah Public Education Foundation. to 32,000-square-fo- submit an item for weekdays look at other conference centers in Arizona economic development manager. The group toured conference centers in Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix. Both Hess and Parkin served on the countys center selection committee with Ralph Wilcox, property manager, and county auditors Steve Rawlings and LaMar Holt. Wednesday the Davis County Commission awarded construction of the $4.5 million center in I ay ton to the team of Big D ConstructionMHTN Architects. The team was one of three groups bidding for the contract to cenbuild the ter north of the Layton Hills Mall. Each team received $10,000 from the county for bidding on the project. Gayle Stevenson said this project creates a new era for Davis County, giving it a focal point of this is where we meet. Its a shame in a sense, that we arc not building three conference centers, he said. Mike Phillips, vice president of preconstruction for Big D, said the company is currently negotiating a contract with Signature Hospitality, a firm operating six conference ccnterhotel projects Neighbors Neighbors, call Marketing Manager Kevin Peterson said symphony performers anticipated a g relationship with Layton. Its UVBS Christensen, Karalee Ford. Centerville- Jennifer Hill, Jill Johnson, Tiana Tew. Clearfield. Alicia JoAnn Baca. Farmington: Stefani Gifford, Kirk Barker. Fruit Heights Linsey Malcom, Michael Taft, Mary Elizabeth Weaver Kaysville: Jacob Gardner, KayDe Halls. Layton: Mary Alice Miller, Kellie Olson. North Salt Lake: Shelly Chambers. West Bountiful Christopher Call - Pet of Week DARE Officer of the Year This says he enjoys helping, kids By D. LOUISE BROWN Standard-Examine- r A correspondent law enforcement officer in the school hall used to mean just one thing -someone in trouble. But when Dav is County Sheriff s ofTicer Mike Olson walks down the halls of Kaysville's Burton school, the kids flock to greet him, anxious for recognition from their tall uniformed friend. Nothing could please Olson more, not even the recent recognition he received from the Utah Council for Crime Prevention as the Utah DARE OITicer of the Year. Teaching these kids is the best experience I've ever had, Olson said. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program is designed to help elementary and junior high school students develop the ability to resist drugs and violence. Six years ago Olson was called in by his boss, ShcrifT Glenn Clary, who informed Olson that he'd been selected to head up the DARL program for Davis County. Olson admits, At the time it wasn't something I wanted to do. I'd been a detective for five years and I really enjoyed that work. I didnt know if I wanted to be a teacher. Nevertheless, Olson accepted the assignment and went into training Today he juggles his time. I'm here all day with the kids, he explains. I cat lunch with them, visit with them on the plav ground, sec them in the halls. I devote one whole day per school, just mingling and eating and talking with them, just there for them." In addition to the D RL instruction he e students, gives to Olson also visits the other ry sixth-grad- t grades to teach related topics. Olsons presence has proved invaluable to both students and teachers. By proving himself trustworthy to the students, hes become a listening post for them. I've hud kids come and talk to me about abuse and drug situations in their lives," Olson says. Because I'm there, theyve had a place to come and talk comfortably." Olson has helped many students through dilllcult experiences. Teachers find Olson a great resource and assistance. His influence and personality alone are crucial to kids this age, e states teacher Mary Noel. The great rapport he's developed w ith the kids has given them a totally different view of police. Because of turn. I can see kids stopped by an officer sometime m the future who will talk to him like he's a human being because they know one who is. They know hes a real person who cares about them personally. Noel adds, A lot of young people don't have positive interaction with law enforcement, only negative, through TV and all. Officer Olson brings a positive. He brings a lot o! icspect, and the kids resncct and love him. Olson is reluctant to talk about his statewide recognition. I don't really see myself any different from the other officers out there in this program, He says. Id just as soon blend into the woodwork. Yet Olson has gone far beyond his regular work to enhance the opportunities for his students and the program. A few years ago he decided that a DARE day at Lagoon would be 1 year-old, female calico is a POSITIVE For Utah's DARE Officer of the Year Mike Olson (above), being recognized for his outstanding performance in Davis County schools is just a perk that comes along with the job. Here, Olson begins a course for students at Morgan Elementary in INTERACTION: sixth-grad- Kaysville. At left, Hannah Watkins looks over the DARE workbook she and her classmates use. EAH greatest thing I've ever done in law enforcement I think the DARE program is the greatest secret in law enforcement We're affecting This is the the lives of kids, showing them that were here for them in a positive, pro-activ- e Sen DARE 2 I way. available from the Davis County Animal Shelter for a S40 adoption fee, wh.ch includes spay 'neuter certificate and exam. Adoption hours are from p m weekdays and 9 a m. to 1 p m. on Saturdays Call 544 8355. Ext 2. for more information 2-- 4 Coming Thursday U.S. 89 - M'ke Olson spat Farmington of' culls say changps by UDOT to Shepard Lane design could kill city s commercial center Read about it in will HOC.ITCN' SLwVwrj L 1 sweetheart and loveable. She is the next Lakeside Review Pest quote Since you havent all blown up yet, how about now? Sunset Mayor Jvuce Gabrath at a city council mer Png Tuesday as she was preparing to hand out council member assignments The council had just finished an emotional discussion about hiring formpr council member Ariey Wallace as the city s economic development director Cay officials look the news of their new as signments ca'mly and quietly approved her assignments as outlined |