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Show FEBRUARY 10, 1987 L, Chamber president says (CyCBUflDTTDS By Debate over dropouts The woman was on the telephone. ..But, philosophically, she was also on a different wave length. How could you support that stupid bill in the legislature? she asked. I couldnt, I answered. If it were really a stupid bill, then I couldnt support it. Now tell me what bill youre refering to. That stupid bill that allows students to leave the Utah school system at age 16. Just think of all the dropouts well have!" I think their dropI have thought about those dropouts--an- d ping out is a good idea. You think its good to have dropouts? Sure. As a taxpayer, Id rather see them dropping out than then interrupting all the serious and even dropping students who are trying to learn. But what will these poor kids do with their time once they drop out? Probably nothing... They do nothing now when theyre in school, so were not changing their habits, just their habitat. Theyll merely smoke cigarettes in different types of parking lots and irritate their mothers, instead of their teachers. Its worked in other states. The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Rob Bishop, says that 47 other states have lower mandatory school these states havent seen dramatic attendance than we rates. As he asked the legislature, is their increases in drop-ou- t something in the water that makes Utah kids act differently? Is there something in our are that turns our Utah kids into degenersemi-serio- us in--a- do--a- ates? No, parents. she said. Kaysville5 s downtown vibrant Brian Cray But it turns them into problems for their Thats good, I said. A degenerate should be a problem for d school the persons who produced him, not some teacher. The teacher didnt bring the kid into the world. Heck the teacher cant even bring the kid into the classroom. But they wont learn anything! Theyre not learning anything nowtheyre simply occupying space! This bill doesnt stop them from learning. It merely changes their learning environment. If these kids are disinterested in the library or the social studies classroom, then let When theyre ready to come these students learn at the back to school, they can do it. But they wont come back to school. By that time theyll have jobs. Great. Thats what most school classes prepare you for in the first place. At least the dropout rate will be contributing to society instead of contributing to the confusion. But the jobs are Sure. But someone has to work these jobs. We cant pay high wages for unskilled labor, but well always have some need for that type of work. Actually, if the kids went to school and didnt learn anything, theyd end up in the very same job anyway. You must not like high school students-a- nd you dont understand them. Oh, I like high school students with talent or ambition. My sympathies are with them, not the swaggering types who try to get by with a smile and a radio. And I do understand them... In fact, I understand them too well. I understand that some students are lazy... That some think the world owes them a some think its more fun hustling girls than hustling to class. Given that mental condition, its silly to push Beowulf or afgebra down their throats. And its not only silly, its also non-relate- 1. tie to the Winterfest ski extravaganza there. By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE Kaysville has something to shout about. At Christmastime its Main Street has that picture postcard flavor about it and anyway, its the prettiest Main Street in Utah, if not America, says John Brown. He has a right to be enthusiastic. Hes president of the Kaysville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Area designation includes Fruit Heights, as well. In line with the renovation and improvements along Main Street and up and down 2nd North, the chambers planning to boost the citys image by placing banners strategically along both those streets, he says. The first banners most likely will reflect Davis High Schools gold and brown colors with an inscription such as Kaysville City on each. We hope to be able to afford seasonal banners," he explained, referring to Ogdens Washington Boulevard banners that currently The Kaysville businessman, who owns and operates Fran Brown & Co. with his wife, Fran, also a former chamber president, says the business people here are totally dedicated to good service. They perform over and above the call of duty. Theyre more friendly, its like a small town atmosphere. With just above 100 businesses in the city, and many of those hes proud of the 45 members in the chamber-a- n enviable percentage when comhome-occupatio- pared with some neighboring communities. Other goals earmarked for the year by the new president and board include sponsorship of several tournaments: golf, tennis and softball. Its also hoped a scholarship can be set up to go to a worthy Davis High School student possible. In addition, hed like to see Santa Claus brought back. Perhaps he could take a different role. Rather than having the people come to him he could go to the individual stores. The chamber is the single most influential nongovernmental organization with the ability to collectively influence and change things for the better- ment of the community, Its not a social club. Were there to service the community, he continues. Whats the key to our success? Its the ability to get as many members as we can from all segments of the community. That will give us a pool of talent to draw upon, to help solve problems and shape the city. That must be done in conjunction with city officials and other community leaders, the former 1. living-...Th- at costly. You probably dont like the PTA either. You know the PTA opposes the bill. I know the PTA opposes it. And I do like the PTA, although I liked it better when it helped the schools instead of hindering them. Instead of opposing common sense bills like Bishops or arguing against cable television, the PTA should be devising programs to motivate students or raising funds for needed textbooks and supplies. The PTA should be supporting motivation, not vegetation. If you get your way, Mr. Cyclops, the streets will be filled with dropouts. It will be a jungle, unsafe for other citizens. Right! I said. Just like a general math class! Aug. 3 1 chosen as first day of school school year is only FARMINGTON Although the 1986-8Education is now of Board District Davis the into the third term, the for coming year. making plans One of the first decisions is the opening date for the school year, set as Monday, Aug. 31, 1987. The remainder of the 180 day school calendar will be finalized at the March 3 board meeting. Supt. Lawrence Welling recommended the board wait until March to know what requirements Utah State Legislature will impose upon the school districts. That includes teacher career ladder days. Tentative calendars show faculty meetings and work days will start on August 24, one week prior to the opening of school. School will probably close for the 1987-8- 8 year on Friday, June Continued from page one some particular segments were pack the Statehouse with their representatives in the past election. The evening was filled with evidence of service from both young and old to the party and comtrying to munity. County party chiefs Emil M. Whitesides, Richard Stevenson and L.W. Hap Robinson were e honored along with party and community worker Oma Wilcox of Layton. More information about them will appear in an upcoming edition. Also feted were three former county commissioners: William Bill C.E. Moss, who is ill and could not attend, along with Wayne M. Winegar and Glen W. Flint, both out of town. On the other end of the age spectrum, leaders of the new Teenage GOP groups: Paul Spiers, Clearfield High School president and James Oldham at Davis High. long-tim- . Im excited about the business district up and down 2nd North. That streets now fun to go on, he adds. Other officers assisting Mr. Brown this year are: Charlene Steve Larsen, president-elect- : Holbrook, past president; Norma Preece, executive secretary and Michael J. Golden, treasurer and director. The board of directors include: Richard Christiansen, Douglas J. Beatty, Diane Peterson and Dick Bowman. Eldon L. Frost is an honorary board member. ,, The chamber meets the first Wednesday of each month at noon at The Pizza Company. DHS swimmer scores low-payin- g. In a question-answe- r session, Rep. Hansen said if we go too far there would be some real problems with trade protectionism. Were no longer a clipper ship immune to outside influences. He said nations that are now rapidly advancing in their competitive stance against the U.S. were largely lifted out of the depths of . . FARMINGTON Acting on a suggestion submitted by Board of Education member Henry E. Heath, the board has given tentative approval to a minimum standard district tardy policy. The one paragraph statement will be reviewed by the secondary school principals and will appear as an action item in the boards Feb. 17 meeting. Mr. Heaths suggested language says, The permanent academic grade of a student shall not be reduced solely on the basis of a predetermined number of tardies in a particular class. Administrators and-o- r teachers shall have the discretion to implement tardy policies which include provisions for assigning an incomplete grade to a student who has excessive tardiness in a particular class. The student shall be given the opportunity to make up the incomplete grade. Mr. Heath stressed that this is a district minimum standard, leaving a lot of discretion to individual schools and teachers. The Red Cross is badly in need of volunteers to help with the utilities program. They have expanded into Davis County and the present cadre of Reach and Share volunteers just cant cover it all. The volunteers would be interviewing clients in need of the utility program. This is an interesting and rewarding experience. Training is provided. The Davis County office is open Tuesday and Friday mornings Many applications are being taken. It is obvious that there is a a real need for the Red Cross in the Davis County area. Please volunteer! For more information on theses positions and others please contact the Help Line Information and Referral Office at 47 S. 100 E., Farmington or call 1 or GOP dinner . Tardy policy okd Volunteers needed 546-415- he stresses. annually. Although quick to endorse the Yule decorations traditionally in place Mr. Brown says the chamber would like to enhance those where 451-515- non-profi- t, Kaysville Jaycees president notes. Kaysville is lucky to have a compact but varied business district, he adds. That includes the old time facades along Main Street, the new municipal center including library and Village Square to the north. Kendall Symonds of Davis High may be a girl without a school pool or a team, but that didnt stop her from making an impact during the Region Four swimming championships at South High last week. Symonds scored 27 points for d Davis, paced by her region-recor- setting time in winning the 100 yard breaststroke. Kendalls time of 1:14.91 was almost a full second faster than the regions previous mark. She also finished fourth in the 200 yard freestyle, in a time of 2:14.75. She will be competing this swim finweekend in the state als at the University of Utah. 4-- A World War II destruction by America. Asked about the Governors tax proposals Mr. Oveson said we need $200 million more to be level with last year because of drops in oil and other revenues. Federal tax reform will give Utah a $150 million windfall, $187 million a year after. If we dont change our mil0 laws at all wed gain $50-$6- lion. Patriotic vocal numbers were presented by the Clearfield Job Corps Choir; a ballet piece by the Davis County School of Dance; reading of the Gettysburg Address by James S. Layton. The Job Corps Rangers handled ushering and flag ceremony duties. 7 3, 1988. Still to be decided are the exact number of days in each term, the scheduling of career ladder days and the days schools will close for spring break. ILayton Chamber Continued from page one Adult Children of Alcoholics is a group that meets each Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at Davis North to work out such problems. treatThe Humana ment unit treats all kinds of chemical dependencies, with everyone going through a detoxification phase initially. That varies depending on the drug although alcohol is drug-alcoh- ol Meflex-Jlourn- the most difficult to handle for an individual, she said. As a recovering alcoholic, she said such phrases as these hold great importance: I have to put your needs ahead of mine so I can be well. ..One day at a time. ..This too shall pass. ..Im one day away from a drink... Its a beautiful world sober. I to try get all the gusto I can out of this day, she added. al Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah 64010 Weekly newspaper published at Laytoa Utah every Tuesday, In the Interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Address all correspondence to 197 North Mala Laytoa Utah 84041, Subscription rate: 25' per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed In county, $7.50 per year outside. John Stahl, Jr. Luclle 1 Stahl J. Howard Stahl Tom Bolbrg 644-913- 3 a Owner Publisher Vice President Manager Editor Fire station planned LAYTON Layton City will soon be getting a fire department substation in the northeast portion of the city, an area identified by Fire Chief John H. Adams as the part of Layton with the slowest fire alarm response time. Thursday evening, the Layton City Council unanimously voted to authorize the city manager to enter into a purchase contract with the owners of a large, 15,000-plu- s square foot lot at 2030 N. Highway 89 (Oak Lane). The purchase price worked out in an oral agreement will be $20,000. The money will be taken from a fund established for this purpose through the sale of surplus city property and from the capital improvement fund. The City Council instructed Chief Adams to locate possible sites for another fire substation in the northwest quadrant of Layton. The fire department has recommended a substation in this section of Layton as an urgent need, PHOTOGRAPHYTom Haraldsen Emily Ames (51) of Layton goes over Clearfields Promise McIntosh for this hoop during the Falcons victory over Layton Friday afternoon. Falcon Kim Hill, left, Becky Day (33) of Layton and Cathy Kelsey (25) of Clearfield look on. The Falcons are now 15-- 1 overall and 0 in league. Layton fell to need. ' : 6-- 2-- 4. LAYTON Thursday evening the Layton City Council lifted a moratorium on development in areas requiring a agreement. The freeze on paybacks was put into place about four months ago until problems with the existing system could be worked out so that payback agreements were more equitable for developers, future developers and the city. pay-bac- k The moratorium will be temporarily lifted for two weeks while the city council studies the agreement that has been prepared by City Lady Falcons win Attorney, Mark Arnold. If the council is in agreement with Mr. Arnolds recommendations, they can lift the payback moratorium and approve the new system at the next council meeting scheduled for Feb. 19. A payback agreement is designed to reimburse a developer the extra costs for sewer and water line connections when the developer has to extend these lines beyond the limits of his own development. The payback is usually made when future development along the same line takes place. The Lady CLEARFIELD Falcons of Clearfield High broke open a close contest in the first two minutes of the fourth quarter en route to a 7 Region One victory over Layton Friday afternoon. The win moved Clearfield to in region play, and sets the stage for a showdown at Weber this Tuesday. Layton is now 4 in league, and will host Bonneville on Tuesday. The Lancers actually played very well in the beginning, leading 4 in the first quarter. But Layton went more than 1 minutes without a field goal from that point, as Kim Hill, Cathy Kelsey and Tina Kreimeyer all scored to help move the Falcons to an 9 lead. A free throw by Natalie Flint of Layton finally broke the scoring drought with 5:27 in the half, but it wasnt until four minutes later that Megyn Nimoris hoop gave the Lancers their first field goal since midway 56-3- 6-- 0 2-- 9-- Foods chief named FARMINGTON Lynn Trenbeath has been named School Foods Supervisor for the Davis School District. Mrs. Trenbeath is currently the district home economics supervisor and will fill the foods vacancy left with the retirement of Maxine Reeves. Mrs. Trenbeath will continue to function as the home economics supervisor at present. . 1 18-- through the first period. Both teams played evenly in the third quarter, as Clearfield main- -' tained a lead most of the ' nt way. The Falcons held a 4 ! advantage after three periods. But early in the fourth quarter,: Clearfield went on a scoring tear again, as Hill and guardmate Am-- . ber Poll made several steals. The ; Falcons lead grew to 6 with: 4:52 left, and Layton could never : get back into it. 34-2- , 44-2- . Hill had another stellar game, leading all scorers with 21 points. Poll and Promise McIntosh each added 11 and Joy Trussel had 10. -- j For Layton, dependable Kari: Barnes canned 12 points, with: Nimori adding nine and Emily Ames seven. On Friday, Clearfield will host: Box Elder while Layton hosts We- -' ber. All region varsity games begin at 4 p.m. |