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Show n DIVI2I0.V wrtL LAS CI. OX.-.- II SU12 SPECIAL collecoms Coiner route Pteiorl u S Portooe uuunpu) PennNne loytorv nr utoh g4041 Davis ex TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1987 Career ladder uncut as board of education okays budget trimming By DONETA GATHERUM FARMINGTON The Davis County Board of Education has approved several proposed budget reductions but not okayed cutting $441,819 from the performance bonus and levels of the recently established career ladder program. Because of insufficient state revenue caused by funding shortfalls and budget-tightenin- g measures, Thrill Timiform fee question: still imsolved By DONETA GATHERUM The question of how much a drill team FARMINGTON should be allowed to spend for uniforms is still unresolved after months of discussion, input from a special study committee and meetings with high school principals. The matter once again came before the Davis Board of Education at their last meeting bringing lengthy discussion. In the end, the board desired to appoint another committee to review the issue again. Associate Superintendent Gayle Stevenson gave board members a memorandum which stated, In reviewing the subject of a possible reduction of the $500 maximum drill team fee with principals.. .it was the unanimous opinion of the group that such a redaction would have Serious negative impact on the ability of our drill teams to compete with other drill teams in the state. Mr. Stevenson recommended that the board stay with the $500 limit for at least one year. g Dr. Ray Briscoe, oponent of excessive spending by drill teams, cheerleaders and other school groups, said many parents wanted to set a much lower ceiling. Lowende Downs, a new board member said, I dont see how they could compete for less and some spend more. Board member Henry Heath said there should be some accounting to prove schools are adhering to the rules. Board President Sheryl Allen, meanwhile, said it would be e figure was set. helpful if a A concensus could not be reached. After the situation is again reviewed by the study committee, the board will consider the issue. The old committee was appointed last April. along-standin- state-wid- the Davis School District needs to trim $1,937,869 from their 1986-8- 7 budget, Superintendent Lawrence Welling said. His proposed cuts would not result in personnel or program reductions. Instead, the superintendent asked for reductions in other areas: $133,000 in special purpose optional programs, such as the gifted-talente- d and community education programs; $100,000 in the classified-m- division; aintenance $110,000 in the vocational budget; $573,050 in the capital outlay fund; $580,000 from the undistributed reserve and $441,819 from the career ladder program. Many of these reductions were implemented last November. The board approved the proposed cuts' in the special purpose optional programs, the classified-maintenanc- tional education budget which would mean cutbacks in equipment and purchases. The board agreed to take the requested $580,000 from the undistributed reserve fund. This action almost eliminates that reserve which is earmarked for emergencies and to insure a strong bonding - Opposition- $441,819 career ladder program reduction came from Davis Education Association representatives and board members. Henry Heath, a member of the career ladder committee since the program was started, opposed those cuts. Robert Thurgood, another board member, suggested perhaps we need to look at cutting administration costs in order to save on career ladder. It was decided to approve all cuts except those in career ladder performance bonuses and to delay a decision on that until the March 1.7 board meeting. CLEARFIELD A successfully transplanted New Englander and Ogden native have been honored for their achievements by the Clearfield Chamber of Commerce. Albert Rowe, owner of the New while Ileen Brown will continue as executive secretary. Looking back in 1986 emcee and g president Richard Quim-b- y said the theme of "opportunity has turned into a keyword that worked. When I look over the last year, Im extremely pleased to look back and note just how well that opportunity was seized by many," he said. "I feel a real spirit of participation and cooperation among chamber members, city officials, business people and individuals. Were growing and were Retting better. out-goin- TOM BUSSELBERG 1 CL EARFIELD Several area rei&eiits are getting a stab at jobs in the, workplace thanks to a new supported employment program. These workers are graduates of the Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Centers sheltered workshop. While at PARC, they learned job skills through working on actual hands-o- n contracts for a variety of businesses. Now, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the federal government in coijunction with the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the mentally handicapped and special education, eight are working in the community. Theyre performing tasks ranging from production work at Clearfield Manufacturing to custodial duties at HAFB to a bagger at an area supermarket, notes Robert Daniels, PARC director. The new program aims to integrate PARC clients into the community in regular, paying jobs. Participants work at least 20 hours a week and are given continuous support through a job coach. The coach goes to the job site before the client is to start work, learns the clients work duties and then teaches those to the new employee. That speeds integration into the system and helps the client overcome any problems with new situation. Ten slots are available for qualified clients with six already working and four more expected to start soon, Mr. Daniels notes. Terri Brown is acting as the job coach while Susan Gertis, also of PARCs staff, coordinates the overall program. vice-preside- Steams L. Kilfoyle, Richard Hill, Carol Taake, Craig Smith and Roger Thomas. Continuing as executive director is Gerald Gibson, who has worked in that capacity for many years, By f rating. By TOM BUSSELBERG advisory committee of seasoned New program helps residents succeed e honors fomsifliessmeiri chamber workers consists of half-a-doz-en division and the voca- Clearfield. Clfoambeir England Sandwich Shop on Main Street was named the 1986 Outstanding Businessman of the Year while Lyle Landers, a long-tim- e city resident and federal employee, was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year in recent ceremonies at the HAFB Officers Club. In addition, new officers were announced for 1987, with Carl L. Stephens named president; Colleen Carol Mann, 1st Fox, 2nd vice president and Lance Hill, treasurer. The board of directors will include Toni Wehus, Lee White, Sue Fowles, Allen McEntire, Albert Rowe and Jim Nix The permanent Job Coach Terri Brown, left, helps Randy Smith as he prepares woodburning stove assembly as part of his job in a new occupational support program for handicapped now gainfully employed at various job sites around students. He is one of the county, a graduate of Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Centers sheltered workshop. CLEARFIELDS Outstanding Citizen of 1986 is Lyle Landers, left, while Carl Stephens, center, is the new Clearfield Chamber of Commerce president. Both men are congratulated by Col. Richard Quimby, outgoing chamber The chamber has doubled in size, he emphasized. People have told us we look different-more upbeat and progressive," Mr. Quimby continued, noting positive media coverage from Legislators set public meeting print and electronic media has underscored that change. In honoring Mr. Rowe, the outgoing president said he runs a true family business in Clearfield that has grown from the story that $11 was cleared the first day back in 1974 to a business that has grown Its present location in many-folthe old post office was acquired in 1985 and is usually always crowded around the noon hour. His wife, Terry, daughter Barb and sons Bob and Roy also work in the business to keep this busy restaurant and deli humming from d. Continued on page two The job coachs continued support is the biggest boost to a sucMr. Daniels cessful program, emphasizes. Before clients were given help for 60 days and then that was discontinued. Now the support is indefinite. Four started last July and the program has slowly expanded i ALBERT ROWE The state FARMINGTON who represent Davis legislators County will hold a special public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Davis School District auditorium, 45 E. State Street, Farmington. All people interested in discussing problems or asking questions of their elected representatives are invited to attend. The meeting is designed to inform and update the citizens on the workings of the state legislature. since, he notes. One employer, for instance, is now one of our biggest advocates after realizing for- mer clients can be trained and perhaps given a bit extra help from the job coach, Mr. Daniels says. There was more chance workers would lose their jobs before the job coach program started, Mr. Daniels emphasizes. Employers are free to call us if there are problems. With communication, and if our people are aware of problems as they happen, they can be corrected. Randy Smith is one of the participants. He works at Clearfield Manufacturing in the woodbuming stoves division. Ms. Brown says of his work, Hes doing a lot better since he came over here. Because hes a perfectionist, hes a little bit slower than the others but thats because he wants to make sure its done just right. Management prefers that, she adds. Hes been on the job about six months. Participants must be at least have moderate developmental disabilities but still be cape able of holding at least a Mr. As Daniels stresses, job. however, continued community support is required for the programs (and each clients) success. half-tim- Layton fire chief urges substations By DONETA GATHERUM One of the Layton city council agenda items LAYTON that was deleted from the previous meeting was discussion of the possibility of building a fire department substation. Fire Chief John H. Adams has been studying Laytons fire protection needs for many months. His findings indicate the northeast section has the highest response time. It takes an average of 8.8 minutes to reach LaDonna Mesa, just east of State Road 193. In one case, the response time was 13 minutes. The Chief said a response time of four minutes is desirable. Based on that, Chief Adams says he will recommend the city council proceed to acquire a fire department substation site near Highway 89 with good access to this main traffic artery. The Chief says the substation is his top priority for the 1987-8- 8 fiscal year. If the council agrees to his proposal, land would be purchased and construction would start soon after the 1987-8- 8 budget is adopted in late June. A substation wouldnt take much space, the fire chief notes. A residential lot slightly larger than 12,000 or 13,000 square feet is all that would be needed. The substation would house a brush truck and a pumper. The fire protection needs of Layton wont stop with one substation. Chief Adams says. It is recommended that no part of the city be farther away from a fire station than a five mile radius. He has drawn five mile radii circles on a city map and determined the northwest part of the city is also in need of a substation. He hopes one can be built in this region almost as soon as one is built in the northeast area. This is not a decision I can make. It has to be a council decision, the fire chief stated. An additional substation will also be needed if the industrial growth continues on Laytons west side. Layton is about the same geographic size as Ogden. They have five fire stations. It is conceivable that Layton will need that many if we continue to grow, the Chief stated. Tax laws to be aired If youre confused about the new tax laws, KAYSV1LLE head clear to along with lunch at the Kay sville Chamber your try of Commerce membership meeting Wednesday at noon. Kaysville CPA Ray Allen will try to unravel the mysteries in those new tax laws as the chamber convenes at The Pizza Company, 11 N. Main. Meetings are normally held there the first Wednesday of each month. |