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Show OCiuDcn a, io '(DwDapjps Bv Feds job impact still heavy Brian Cra While driving past an elementary school playground, I noticed a young child miss a soccer ball kicked in his direction. The boy was angry with himself for missing the kick so he lurched out and swung his arm at a wooden plank connecting the playground equipment. I assume the boy hurt his hand. But I dont know. ..I was too busy thinking about the current tax protest movement. Dont get me wrong: 1 sympathize with the tax protestors. Utah is now among the top three states in tax increases and we now rank eighth highest in state and local tax collections compared to personal income. Utah taxes have jumped 239 percent and this figure doesnt include this years between record tax hike. interest rate. EDUCATION TAXES The tax protest movement talks about the huge proportion of money being channeled into the public schools. And they have a valid beef especially with the Legislatures handwringing whenever the terms lottery and head tax appear as a potential solution. But the griping about school taxes doesnt confront the problem. Recently I made a delivery to every elementary school in Kaysville and Farming-toand I asked the school secretaries how many more students were enrolled this year. The answers were numbing: Another 85 (three new teachers)... Another 110 (four new teachers).. .Oh, just 140 (another five teachers). While most of us dislike taxes, few of us dislike children and we cant padlock the school doors simply to prove a point. We should demand that the schools run lean and mean. ..But turning off the financial faucet makes as much sense as starving a family to prove a point about the mismar agement of food. Maybe that child in the playground should appear at the next tax protest meeting. The boy can tell of his frustration and of how he took it out on the wooden equipment. I felt good during the swing, he could say, but it sure hurt afterwards. Taxpayers can strike out, too. n, -D- EADLINESNews Thursday 5 P.M. Display Ads ....Thursday 5 P.M. Classifieds Friday 5 P.M. public utilities while 10,725 were involved in trade. Some 1,102 kept busy in finance, insurance and real estate while 7,435 fell under the "services category as the way they earned their bread. Finally, 22,065 were employed in governbackbone economically, strong Mr. Bailey adds. Some, 2559 firms . ment. Total wages earned would barely were listed ranging from mining to insurance. Eight mining (gravel) businesses dotted the county in the 1986 report, along with 3 in construction and 165 manufacturing concerns. Others were: 98 in transportation, public utilities and some 756 in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE trades classification. Finance, insurance and real estate showed said they take her. 192 while services were listed at couldnt take her. I wish this (Head 768. Some 176 government job Start) was available to everyone. If sites were noted. we werent low income, we Where do all of these wouldnt have qualified, the people work? Syracuse woman adds. Like other parents, she is asked to volunteer help two days a month. That translates into two four-hoblocks a month. With parent volunteers, a teacher and aide, the questions because the survey the pupil-teachratiQ is down to one-fivVolunteer help can be wording was commonplace in the done at home as well as at school, teenage society. Bob Thurgood said it was a depending on a parents time and moral issue. So much of the reabilities. sponsibility of parents is being Teacher Sharon Dowdle is a pataken over by the schools. The rent who had two children graduate more you talk about an item, the from Head Start. Our second more acceptable it becomes. He daughter had a speech problem, recommended tabling a decision until more information about the mumbling her words. A speech is helped her to speak norto therapist given parents. survey mally. Dr. Ray Briscoe, a professional Mrs. Dowdle first worked as an researcher, said People involved aide and then took a certification in the project think you can do test that led to her teaching posisomething about it (teen pregnantion. Ive been teaching for four cy). I have asked many to give me a if this want one. years and really enjoy it. I like program you dont I havent got one yet. It would be being around children and have that desire to help. nice to get back into the homes "I know what Head Start can do with problems like teen pregnancy children before they enter kinfor but the homes arent doing the job. It is time Utah put together a progdergarten. I can see a big difference. It helps build up ram to teach kids to abstain. socialization skills I recommend Louenda Downs stated many it people had called her questioning the accuracy of the survey. Parents Admitting to being a little nerdidnt want sex education taken vous when Kelly first came to out of their hands, she said, inschool, Mrs. Dowdle says I had never associated much with the dicating the survey could create interest and possibly problems with some students. Mrs. Downs concluded by saying, Maybe the education should be left to parents. notes Jack Bailey, manager of Clearfield Job Service. Compared with 16 years ago, the countys employment has greatly diversified, he continues. In 1971, just over 20,000 of the 33,000 holding down jobs in Davis County worked at HAFB or in close range of that facility. Thats nearly two-thirlabor force. of the Today, some 53,000 jobs exist within the county and the number Weemployed in Clearfield-Sout- h ber quadrant around the Base had grown by only 3,650. That gain is growth that has added some 20,000 positions. Bountiful area had the next highest number of jobs after Clearfield-Sout- h Weber, at just under 5,400 some 16 years ago. Today, that Pre-schoo- ls 53,000-some-o- Survey stalled CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE con- The superintendent mentioned some guidelines the district would follow if the survey was used. First, the district would give the names of high school students to the Task Force. The governors researchers would make the random selection of those used in the survey work. Second, no student would participate without written consent. Third, no student would participate without written consent of parents. Fourth, privacy and confidentiality would be his-h- er guaranteed. Fifth, the survey would not be conducted during ular school hours. reg- Dr. Kendell recommended allowing the survey for several reasons. He observed that teenage Monday-Frida12:30-5:0- 544-913- y p.m. 0 295-304- 546-007- 3, 6 mornings 4, pregnancy is a serious social problem that should be dealt with openly and with candor. The resear- chers are whole-heartedl- reasonable people trying to address a problem with a sound approach, he said. After the superintendents com- ments and recommendations, Board President Allen opened the meeting up to comments from the audience. She limited speakers to 1 Vi minutes and the open discussion to one-ha- lf hour. Most comments were against participation in the survey. Concerns were that schools shouldn't be used for surveys from outside groups, the survey questions were disturbing and too graphic, the youth could interpret statements on the survey as permission to have sexual experiences, the survey wasnt structured to stress abstinence, it would be traumatic for a student who was a victim of rape or incest to take the survey and students would not respond to Board member Henry Heath said most people did not understand the purpose of the survey. They believe it is an extension of the Planned Parenthood mentality of a sex education program in the school. If sex education does become part of the school curriculum, we need accurate information. This is a balancing test. Risks are involved. Thats why consent is needed. Mr. Heath recommended that professionals examine the survey and give their opinion before the Board reached a decision. We need to know if the survey is accomplishing the purpose for which it is intended, he con- manner. cluded. Mrs. Allen said a no vote to the survey takes away parental choice. If the board voted to use the survey, this would give parents Some parents felt the survey and the proposed education programs that might follow would take the responsibility of sex education out of the family setting. Others said the results of the surd because pavey might be rents who want more sex education in the schools would allow their children to participate while those who dont would not let their children complete the survey. Those patrons who favored the survey commented that the Task Force has to have information in order to develop a prevention program. A teacher commented that the teenagers taking the survey would not be offended by the language or the opportunity to make the choice. After the vote to table a decision was passed, Mrs. Allen requested that all comments to Board members be made in writing. She said written comments are usually better stated and more appreciated than phone calls. The board meeting for Nov. 3 will be held in the auditorium of the school district offices in Farming-to- one-side- D&eflex -- Journal Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010 Weekly newspaper published at Layton. Utah every Tuesday, in the interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Addr ass all correspondence to 197 North Main Layton, Utah 84041. Subscription rate: 25c per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed in county, $7.5C per year outside. John Stahl, n. It is open to the public but Mrs. Allen indicated discussion would be limited. OwnerPublisher Jr. J. Howard Stahle Tom Buuelberg Manager Editor Shoes That Casually Look Great. 544-913- 3 er self-estee- the questions in an accurate Reflex Office Hours Our Phone Numbers ur e. reasonable and the results are fidential. y. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE office staff and that the appoint- ment of these five individuals Davis District staff the team in the curriculum strongest makes the state of Utah." Mrs. Bock is a fifth grade Satellite teacher at Taylor Elementary School. She will continue to teach half a day. A graduate of Miami University of Ohio, she holds a master of education degree, Summa Cum Laude from Utah State University. She has been a teacher in Davis District since 1972 and a gifted and talented teacher since 1985. She assisted the data processing department in the development of RIMS (Resource Information Maintenance System), an integral part of the school wide enrichment model. Dean E. Christensen has been assistant director of vocational education since 1983. He is a graduate of USU and has a master's degree in industrial education from Brigham Young University. Mr. Christensen has been a classroom teacher at Viewmont High School. David H. Steele, Clearfield High School vice principal and a member of the Utah State Senate, comes to the math coordinator position with a solid background of math teaching. He taught math at Clear $4099 Tan Crejr ALL BURGERS 12 PRICE Pick up your picture at 330 N. Main, KaysvllIe544-06- 2 1 That each person will have dignity is another byword of the program and a key theme in the upcoming National Head Start Conference to be held shortly in Salt Lake City. Sometimes families are struggling financially so they cant devote as much time and attention to their kids as theyd like. This program helps so their children can get started on an equal footing, Mrs. Shaw explains. Services offered during the Head Start, that runs from 9:30 a.m.-l:3- 0 p.m., include a hot meal; developmental screening that features medical, vision and dental exams; speech and occupational therapy programs. The curricula is designed for Tues-day-Frid- for kindergarten success. Group interaction is aimed at building a positive and alternative problem-solvin- g g for families to break the cycle of poverty, the Head Start director notes. October has been observed as National Head Start Month. skill-buildi- self-conce- goal-settin- field High from 1971 to 1986. He has been a math instructor for Weber State College since 1974. Mr. Steele was twice nominated for Presidential Awards for Excellence in math teaching. In 1984 he received an award from NASA for excellence in math and science. The only supervisory appointment from outside Davis District was given to Scott L. Greenwell, currently assistant principal at Bonneville High School in Weber District. Mr. Greenwell also works as an adjunct professor of history at Weber State College. He has been a social studies and English teacher at Roy High School and at a junior high school in Omaha, Neb. He was a Fullbright recipient from the University of Utah to Egypt and Israel in 1985. A graduate of Weber State College, he received his M.S. degree from USU. F. Fred Brown began teaching in the Davis District in 1969 at Central Davis Junior High School. He holds a B.S. degree from Weber State College and an M.S. from the University of Utah. In 1980 he received the Outstanding Teacher of Chemistry award from BYU. Mr. Brown is currently the assistant principal for curriculum at Viewmont High School, a position he has held since 1982. BUT have you ever considered going to a chiropractor for headaches, dizziness, tension, nervousness, respiratory problems, allergies, digestive problems, numbness In hands, arms, feet or legs? 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Head Start gives small compared to the overall . portation, communications and most people still work in the county's north end. Some 34,035 jobs were listed there compared to 18,974 in the south. But even with HAFB, the states largest employer, in the county, many small businesses build a 20,000 residents who travel to work outside the county, however, And yet the tax protestors resemble that small child on the playground. In their anger, they often strike out at anything that smacks of government... And especially if, like the wooden plank, it is convenient and nearby. Like the rest of you. I dont like taxes any more than I like plankton. But, at the same time, I also recognize the need to fund essential and constitutional services. A few examples: THE JAIL BOND ELECTION Judging from the outcry to the recent Bullock release, its apparent that most taxpayers want prisoners in jail, if not comfortably at least comfortably behind bars. The courts have ruled that jails must have certain minimum standards, giving Davis County an option: Either finance an adequate jail or dont arrest people and attempt to imprison them. And if we continue to imprison them in a substandard facility, then the prisoners can sue the county and its taxpayers. Sure, the new jail is a tax increase about the same amount each year as the cost of a pro wrestling ticket. Most of us should be willing to miss one Hulk Hogan match in order to increase our own personal safety. Due to overcrowding, a jail will be built. The most inexpensive method is to approve the Jail Bond in next weeks election. The cost is a lot cheaper than a lawsuit, the early release of prisoners or financing at a higher Thanks primarily to HAFB, Thats not to mention another 1975-198- 5 THE 911 EMERGENCY SYSTEM With the tragic death of the young Fruit Heights girl, residents are asking why the county does not have an enhanced 911 system. The reason is partly territorial; but its also true that some taxpayers grumbled about the addition of a 50 cents monthly telephone fee to finance the program. Sure, the 50 cents fee is a service tax but most of us should be willing to give up one Pepsi each month to increase the chance of a child or an adult surviving. three-and-a-ha- lf d. em- ployed 62; 3,641 were hammering nails or engaged in some form of construction; 6,448 held manufacturing jobs. Nearly 1,500 worked in trans- manyat 9,800. Layton had barely a third as many jobs, back then, but times has gained to 6,716. 1,900 that todays Two in five CLEARFIELD Davis are still within County jobs government-relate- The mining companies area boasts nearly twice that By TOM BUSSELBERG 43 No. Main - Bountllul 'It i in r. f( . |