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Show FEBRUARY 17. 1987 festivities held '(CwIl(IDDg By How Cyclops bandies a tough Pep Club problem The two school administrators were worried. They were afraid of being sued. We have a real problem, said the one, "Then you came to the right place, I said. Remember that it was I, Cyclops, that solved the problem of the cockroach infestation at BYU in a column one year ago. Yes, but this problem doesnt deal with cockroaches. Its a more difficult issue. Were dealing here with women. No problem, I said. 1 admire women a lot more than I do cockroaches. But wait until youve heard our dilemma. As you know, Title 9 regulations from the federal government mandate equal opportunity to women. I knowand I support Title 9. 1 can remember in recent years when girls werent allowed to serve as studentbody officers... when girls were supposed to sew and stitch instead of scampering on the track team. ..when girls were shunned from higher mathematics courses. "Yes, but Title 9 could create a problem with our pep club. Let us explain. ..We currently give physical education credit for pep club. Boys normally dont sign up for pep club. Its not that boys cant be in pep club. ..Its just that they dont want to. Now heres our problem, Mr. Cyclops. ..One of the rules under Title 9 is that all physical education-cred- it classes must be coed. So we have a pep club as a physical education class filled totally with girls. Were technically breaking the law. We could be fined or have federal education monies totally cut off simply because there are no boys in the class. ..Now theres our problem. What would you do? First, I said, you could try reasoning with the federal officials. But anyone who has ever had a tax problem or a question on Social Security knows that reasoning might prove futile. So I have a second suggestion. What? Advertise the class as a perfect way in which to meet women. Both administrators chuckled. But its no laughing matter, I said. High school boys are constantly searching for ways to meet girls. Entire boulevards were built so that boys could cruise their cars and ask girls to roll down their car windows. Now if the boys knew that they could be surrounded by a bevy of females, youd have at least a few of the boys register for pep club. And then your problem would be solved! Thats dumb. We need a better idea than that. Okay, then my third suggestion is simple. Dress a girl up as a boy. Huh? Theres always some girl in every class who is somewhat manly. As it is now, these girls are often begrudged as not being feminine enough. But these girls could solve your problem. Recruit them into the pep club, have their name changed from Fran to Frank and supply them with a tacky sweatshirt. The federal investigators would never know the difference. The administrators were shocked by the suggestion, but they admitted it would solve the problem. Maybe some of the guys in the State Legislature could use your advice, said one of them. Theyve got a womens rights bill down there right now, one that says every public building must have an equal number of womens restrooms as it has mens rooms. I support that, too. Women have as much I know--an- d of a right to visit a bathroom as a man. Yes, but what if only men work in the office. Then those men are missing something very special, I said. Layton Chamber honors students ofthe month By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON Last week, the Chamber of Commerce Layton recognized three outstanding Layton teenagers for their accomplishments and their contributions to the secondary schools of Layton and the community. The students were honored at the monthly Chamber luncheon held at the Valley View Golf Course. The representative from Layton High School was Ed Burke, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marius Burke. Ed is a senior at the high school where he is a member of the math, physics and chemistry clubs. He is the editor of the school yearbook and the vice president of the National Honor Society. Ed has been a member of the debate team, the mock trial team and the Model United Nations. He attended Boys State last summer. Ed lists stamp collecting, tropical fish breeding and writing poetry as his hobbies. Patrick Ray, the son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Patrick R. Ray, was recognized as an outstanding student from North Layton Junior High School. Patrick is an Air Force dependent and he has lived in seven different parts of the U.S. and in Quebec Province in Canada. He has had the opportunity to visit a Lincoln Elementary turns 20 years old Brian Cray number of countries. At North Layton, Patrick serves as the Science Club President and as a member of the National Junior Honor Society. He plays basketball for Hill Air Force Base and plays and referees in the AYSO soccer program. Patrick enjoys reading, chess, writing and travel. His year and a half in Utah has acquainted him with skiing and golf. Viviane VoDuc was the third student recognized by the Chamber of Commerce. This ninth grader from Central Davis Junior High School is the daughter of Albert and Mary Rose Cochran. She was bom in Paris, France and this is one reason Viviane excells in the foreign language field. She received a first place award in the state on the National French exam on the native speaker level. Last year, she was the outstanding French student at Central and this year she is the outstanding Spanish student at Central. She tutors students in French. Vivian is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and the advanced English and geometry classes. Her other activities and interests include reading, movies, singing, dancing, babysitting and soccer. Viviane lists learning Chinese as a future goal. LAYTON Its hard to capture the spirit and feeling of a birthday party through written stories and photographs. They are one or two dimensional while a live party is a y experience. The ultimate in birthday parties was held on Lincolns birthday at Lincoln Elementary School. You had to attend to get the full benefit multi-sensor- Republicans honor three Continued from page one president, as a Layton City Council member for eight years; is Layton Library Board chairman, has been instrumental in creation of the Layton Heritage Museum and organized the Layton Art Guild. In addition, she serves on many boards, currently serving as board secretary to First National Bank of Layton and is also a member of that body. Additionally, Mrs. Wilcox has served on many Republican party committees, including state vicechairperson; national convention delegate and a member of the national platform committee. Mrs. Wilcox is also the recipient of many awards from such groups as the Utah State Board of Education to Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Also cited for their service were three former county commission- ers: Wayne Winegar, C.E. Bill Moss and Glen W. Flint. None was. able to attend the recent cere- monies. Highway 89 growing fast Continued from page one of the party which commemorated Lincolns 20th year. The school opened in 1966 and officially fas dedicated Jan. 12, 1967. Under the leadership of DeAnn Valentine, PTA President; Kristin Davidson, PTA historian and Marian Findley, teacher, the entire school became involved in the celebration. Each class prepared a Lincoln-relate- d original art display. There were log cabins, drawings of Lincoln and the Lincoln Memorial and a large mural of Lincolns face prepared by the second grade students. Along the hall ways were hundreds of student art projects and many classroom photographs showing student activities and recLin-coiognizing the individuality of students and their special talents and accomplishments. On Lincolns Birthday, a studentbody assembly was held. The special guest was Robert Dunford, portraying Abraham Lincoln. He spoke to the students about the greatness of Abraham Lincoln stressing his love for his mother, his home life and his values. Lincoln pennies minted in 1986 were given to all students. Val Bagley, professional cartoonist gave each staff member an original cariture of themselves. A portrait of the school featuring the building, a school bus and many students was unveiled by the artist, George W. Handrahan. This is a special 20th birthday gift that will hang in the school and remind everyone of the years they spent at Lincoln. Mr. Handrahan has three children attenting Lincoln. He has visited the class of each of his children and given special art demon- Robert Dunford, portraying Abraham Lincoln, greets students at Lincoln Elementary as part of that schools 20th birthday celebration. Abe handed each student a card with a Lincoln penny attached. strations. A time capsule is being prepared during the school year. It will be sealed on the last day of school. An open house was held the lights at strategic locations within a year or two. That all depends on evening of Feb. 12 for all patrons, former students and former faculty warrants or traffic flow. So far, though, Fruit Heights members. Printed programs feaCity Administrator Steve Young tured original art work done by the says there is no one street in his fourth grade classes. Each progcity with sufficient traffic to war- ram had a different cover because rant such a light. If some of t they were all hand drawn. The streets intersecting the Highwayj sixth grade students acted as hosts were closed and consolidated that, and ushers for the program. level would probably be sufficient,5 Special recognition was given to however. Those intersecting streets are a 25 individuals who worked at the convenience to our citizens and school for 10 years or more. Three Im not sure we should go for con- staff members, Shirley Bubak, solidation, the city manager said, John Casey and Alice Blowers, noting there are very few north-sout- h were honored for 20 years of service. connectors in the city. said there Brand that Mayor Refreshments at lunch time and are a lot of fires working against us when it comes to getting some at the conclusion of the open house sort of control for the Highway-eith- er were the traditional birthday cake. in traffic lights, overpasses or an underpass such as is being installed at the Highway 193-8- 9 intersection in a few years. Shirley Bubak, one of three staff members that have been at Lincoln Elementary for all 20 years, with cartoonist Val Bagley and his son Paul, a student in her kindergarten class. Ogden people are probably those who wouldnt like to see semaphores, the mayor said, noting some opposition to changes from those to the north. Citing the UDOT figures that indicate sufficient traffic isnt there for street lights he said the thing theyre overlooking is the peak hours, when kids are going to ng school and others to to cross the road. He said its extremely difficult to cross the street during those hours. Some drivers dont have a lot of experience and they get nervous and make a mistake. Those errors sometimes result in pretty high speed accidents, he work-havi- said. He suggested some sort of frontage street system that could be in place now while land is still available. Thats a lot easier than waiting until houses have to be tom down and property purchased at far higher prices. Admitting that funding is a Lincoln Elementary School principal Ralph Davis stands with artist George W. problem the mayor said as conHandrahan, and his painting commissioned by the school in honor of its 20th birthday. ditions change we have to make amends for the safety of people. Its a little disturbing UDOT has not addressed the problem-h- as done nothing. County Commissioner Harold Tippetts brought the issue to the Council of Governments, a body. A committee LAYTON After many Camelot Subdivision is good of Transportation) has prepared with representatives from Fruit and facing setlease for this park prop of weather. months working South Heights, Layton, Clearfield, the the Last backs only evening, thing stopping Thursday Layton erty. Layton City will pay UDO' Weber, Farmington and Kaysville $100 per year for the proper! has been meeting about once a development of a public park along Mayor, Richard McKenzie, rey in the ported UDOT (Utah Department which will be developed into month to formulate some direc- the freeway small, neighborhood park. tion. Councilman Jerry Stevensoi Brand for some hopes Mayor was assigned to work with Camelc unified support to get some residents and the city parks an in the place along highchanges st Low-corecreation department on park de way. "You have to live there to velopment. the problem. Otherwise, recognize This year, members of the Utah Bowery, located north of Layton you whistle about what a great road High School, and Clearfield Fire it is. Its not so for us. State Veterinary Medical AssociaStation. Whatever is decided, Mr. Young tion will again sponsor their annual, For safety purposes, please bring rabies clinics cost vaccination be it fair to for everylow said, ought on leashes and cats in condogs do we If the for road will pets. nothing body. tainers. The deteriorate. highway will deMost veterinarians in Utah, priThe clinics this year will be held generate to a Redwood Road (in 21 from Feb. vate p.m. Saturday, on practicioners and public health Salt Lake City) with multiple acin Davis County are: officials belong to the Utah State Locations street and a business cess, lights Lake Salt Fire Station, North Veterinary Medical Association. strip.. 9 1 Bountiful City Offices, Farmington They donate their time to these low The citizens should decide, T.. CUamb I outnn Pnmmftnn Ptirlr cost clinics. he added. mayoral-commis- Camelot Park Lease approved sion long-ter- m right-of-wa- USeflex-Journ- al Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah B4010 Weekly newspaper published at Layton, Utah every Tuesday. In the Interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Address all correspondence to 197 North Mala Lcrytoa Utah 84041. 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