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Show JULY 14, 1987 fa ; yf Davis I 'XM ' - , s 5;'. H, ' 4 V j t U i jS( , '","' r'jXi) S' ,AM'' ' By - w;h F'x V Ur X f i various public sector agencies. Those range from Davis County Parks department to HAFB and school district sites. Instruction is provided in classes of not more than 12 students per teacher. Fifty are involved in the education-wor- k segment while another 37 are only in the work portion. In addition to math and reading TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON Davis County's literacy program has assisted dozens of youth, now gaining national recognition. Officials from Washington to the other 50 states are taking note of the summer youth employment training program that this year is helping teenagers gain more math and reading skills. The program has been rated as outstanding by Roger D. Smead, assistant secretary of labor. He has notified officials across the nation of the workings behind Davis Countys effort. The overall grade-levgain in reading for all participants was one months and two years year and one month in math, the assistant secretary notes. Richard Nelson, Davis County Employment and Training director, says about half the youngsters low-inco- Ed Kenley Ford has formally announced plans for its new $2.1 million showroom and servicing facility. To be located at about 1900 N. Main in Layton, south of the new Crown Burger restaurant, a completion date training students also receive career exploration education. Information is provided on the burdens, of teen parenting and Stu- "realistic decision-makindents may participate two summers with follow-u- p activities built into the school year. Summer training and education aims to help disadvantaged youth do better in school, graduate and improve their chances in life, Mr. g. el has been set for January or February of 1988. 1 1 Kenley Ford starts construction Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company. LAYTON Groundbreaking ceremonies for a new Ed Kenley Ford dealership at 1920 N. Main, Layton, were held Tuesday, July 7. A Layton native, Mr. Kenley has in business in Layton since 98 1. He says he is pleased with the been 1 In attendance at the program were Mayor Richard G. McKenzie and representatives from Layton growth of Layton and North Davis County and he feels the timing is right for a new facility. Because he is a Layton native, Mr. Kenley says, I am happy to contribute to City, representatives from the Layton Chamber of Commerce, the economic development of my home town and I am excited about the quality line of Ford products we can provide. The new automobile dealership is a 2.1 million dollar project. It is expected to be completed by January or early February of 1988. When completed, the new facility will be a 4 1 ,000 square foot building on 8!A acres, about 3 to 4 times the size of the present company. Ed Kenley Ford now employs 35 people. In the first months the new business opens, this number will increase to about 55 to 60 employees. The building design was done by Don Fredrickson of Design Service. General contractor for the project is the Kier Corporation. Food distribution set The next USDA commodities distribution will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Davis County BIDS Day Care E. L. School sets registration Layton, Utah On Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 544-435- 5 p.m., East Layton Elementary Now Taking School will register children new to the area and children who have not previously completed the registration. Pre-Enrollme- nt Large, Safe Playground Children entering kindergarten are required to be five years of age prior to or on September . Parents will need to provide the school with evidence of birthdate. Also, prior to the beginning of school, the school will need to be provided an j immunization record and evidence of eye examination. 1 2 meals and snacks Ages 2-1- Courthouse in Farmington. Commodities will be distributed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (or until commodities run out). e senior citizens and Low-incom- 615 South Fort Lane . m gains federal praise , . ;' literacy-progra- 2 Come In and See Us! general bined. Smead says. Rosie Martinez supervises Davis Countys program that has helped nearly 200 youngsters over the past five years. The most significant segment of the literacy program is when students return to their regular high enrolled in summer youth employ- ment couldnt read or perform math on the 7th grade level. They were high school seniors. juniors and school classes with a renewed sense that they can compete and do well, Mrs. Martinez emphasizes.. They have seen themselves succeed in a program and are able to translate that into their formal academic pursuits, she adds. Mr. Nelson notes the federal General Accounting Office is conaudit of ducting a Davis Countys program. It is in- It made a remarkable change in these youth. They realized they could progress, he stresses. Davis Countys program is consistent with the (Labor) departments and Congress concern with the problem of youth literacy and the need for basic and remedial education, Secretary Smead writes. Davis Countys program places youth in classroom training provided by the Clearfield Job Corps for a three hour morning or afternoon block for weeks. The other half day is spent working at self-pace- on-goi- 12-1- Senate-requeste- d d vestigating the programs uniqueness where Job Corps is in- -' something done nowhere volved else. 6 will be com- low-inco- Individuals will not be able to pick up commodities for other individuals unless prior arrangements are made with the Human Services Office. Exceptions will be considered for the handicapped and invalids. Distribution will be on a signature basis only. No letters announcing the distribution will be mailed out. 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