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Show WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1984 Auditions Set For Youths To Sing, Dance Meet Ponders JBmris Mousing By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON - Nearly five dozen building contractors and developers packed the Davis County Commission chambers, Thursday night apparently eager to learn about a possible bond proposal that could help pave the way for hundreds of multiple-uni- t projects across the county. SPONSORED BY the Davis County Housing Aur thority, the meeting, that evolved into a marathon, was set up to acquaint developers with n dollar bond options that could lead to a sale taking advantage of the Authority's status. That should translate into a sale, similar to an industrial revenue bond, for several percentage points below conventional financing. Although the Authority would conduct the sale, it won't own, operate or manage any facilities that might be built with financing obtained through the sale. Executive Director Rosemary Davis emphasizes. Developers will be responsible for obtaining their own financing and will be liable to pay on their loan--won't fall back to the Housing Authority if theres a default. ALTHOUGH THE several dozen developers rep four-hou- multi-millio- tax-exem- it targeted through such a sale with at least needs. required to meet outlined for interested was A fifteen-steprocess developers in a lengthy handout, ranging from having to line up a financing source, including a firm monetary commitment, to providing a detailed plan of proposed units, type, facilities to be included, location and type of site being considered. ALTHOUGH LOOKING primarily to new construction, regulations allow for some building rehabilitation within certain limits. Housing could be earmarked for families, handicapped or the elderly, the Financing booklet prepared by the legal firm of LeBoeuf, Lamb. Leiby and Macrae of Salt Lake City, indicates. Projects must be completed within three years after date of the bond sale with number of units feasible possibly to be determined "depending on into the economy. the feasibility to be absorbed a prime concern, been has rental of housing Scarcity not only of the Housing Authority, but also of many social service agencies that must deal with those needing affordable accommodations, often not easy to come by in Davis Countys largely makeup. resented strong interest on their part, Mrs. Davis indicated grow th projections and existing population units a base warrant only about 800 new year although she estimated several thousand could be built if all interested were able to follow their wishes. Care has to be taken not to flood the market she notes, indicating a complicated process must be followed before a project-hopefmay be accepted but added no deadline has been set yet. SHE SAID interest has been especially strong in the Layton area, where more land is zoned for such projects, coupled w ith availability of more land and proximity to HATH and rental needs, although all areas of the county are eligible for consideration. City councils or the county commission in unincorporated areas must approve any such projects as would be normally required to meet planning specifications, she adds. Ordinarily we don't get involved in stimulating the private sector," Mrs. Davis said further, adding the Authority's very concerned about the growing population" and lack of affordable housing available throughout the county. MEDIUM AND housing would be one-fift- h low-inco- p multi-famil- y ul "Tax-Exem- A new entertainment group is now underway for the Davis County area. It is open for youth ages and will feature singing and dancing on a professional level. T his group is under the direction of Tana Stowell, Salt Lake City music 5 teacher. PLANS NOW for the group include performances at the new Family Galleria. Lagoon. Christmas shows, parties and clubs, etc. Auditions will be held Saturday , a.m. to 2 p.m. and July 21 from p.m. Wednesday, July 25 from at the Davis County Library, 725 S. Main, Bountiful. All applicants must be prepared to sing a song and learn a short dance routine. An accompanist will be provided or you may bring your own. Please pt single-famil- 1 8 y house-oriente- d low-inco- 1 3 call Mrs. Stowell at make an appointment for an 466-600- to By NORMA PREECE KAYSVILLE - Exercising devotion and service to our community is Vance Garfield, Kaysville City's Parks Supervisor. VANCE IS a great asset to the city, as he is conscientious about his job and performs top quality work. He is friendly, congenial, courteous and cooperative and believes in rendering the best service at all times. One only needs to look at the Kaysville City Cemetery to appreciate his tremendous service. THE FLAG pole area has had an added attraction with small shrubs planted around the base of the pole and the small head stone in front, -- that stands in rememberance of Elmer Criddle, one of our beloved veterans who gave his life for our country, also has flowers planted around it in full bloom. The lawns are cut regularly and for Memorial Day, Mr. Garfield appreciated the youth from the Kaysville East LDS Stake assisting with the trimming around each PREPARE FOR PAGEANT FARMINGTON - Contestants for the Miss Davis County Scholarship Pageant are encouraged to pick up an application and return the information to the Davis County Fair office or the USU Extension office in the Sheriffs Annex before Wednesday, July 25. The contest will be limited to 25 girls. FINAL competition will be held Aug. 8 from p.m. in the Air Dome on the Lagoon fairgrounds arena. The winner of the Miss Davis County contest qualifies for the Miss Utah State Fair pageant and the Miss Utah for Miss America pageant. -- 7-- 9 SCHOLARSHIPS will be awarded to the winner of the pageant, the first and second attendant. There will be scholarships By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor - The British FARMINGTON may've implemented a teacher career ladder program 40 years before Utah school districts, but admitting its not all theyre and cream. peaches look in a visit were whirlwind-typ- e educators from across the state, GETTING A first-han- d 10-d- 1 Norma Dalton, Davis County Fair secretary, left, studies fair booklet with reigning Davis County Queen Debbie Tingey, of Bountiful, in preparation for the 1984 Davis County Pageant Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. in the of Lagoon Fairgrounds. Deadline for contestant entries has been extended until July 25. air-do- given to the winner of the talent competition and to Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic. The Davis County Scholarship Pageant will follow the same rules, and format as the Miss Utah pageant. Girls will be judged on the basis of an interview, talent number, bathing suit competition and evening gown competition. The PAGEANT chairman is Mrs. Bernice Smith. Members of the committee are Judy Rigby, Cheryl Dygert, Myrlene Kimball, June Fisher and Dalene Hansen. The pageant theme is She's my Kind of Girl." bathing suit judging will be done in private before judges, other con- testants and mothers. THE PAGEANT is open to all girls who are single and living in Davis County and who are between the ages of 18 and 25. There is no registration fee. It is not necessary for a girl to have won THE MASTER of Ceremonies for the pageant will be John Canaan, recording artist and professional entertainer. Debbie Tingey, the reigning Miss Davis County, will be responsible for many of the pageant functions, dmg another contest in order to compete in the Miss Davis County pageant. ! earmarked for the program. In Britain, on the other hand, all teachers are locked into the scale system, often planning years ahead as they attempt to move from a .scale one to a three, for instance, coupling years of experience with attempts at added compensation. That extra pay doesn't necessarily equate with teaching excellence, Supt. Welling explains, but more with added duties. 1 including Davis Schools Supt. Lawrence Welling, who termed the experience as positive allowing a look down the line" from national administrative policies to classroom situations with an eye to tfieir career ladder and how it might help in pioneering efforts here. career ladder-typ- e A is firmly in place there system although it only roughly equates with new attempts recently enacted by Davis and Salt Lake City School Districts. five-scal- e IN UTAH, emphasis has been placed on rewarding teachers for instructional excellence, paying extra for that and possibly added duties coupled with completion of additional college credit and experience. Some teachers may earn up to $2,400 extra, this coming year, based on the formula, evaluations and state funding specifically AND TO move from one scale to another, after moving down the experience line within a scale similar to the increments in place in Utah, a British teacher often must move across the country, taking a higher scale when it's available. Those Utahns making the 10 day trip last month will report findings to various educational and legislative bodies, among others, including the legislative interim committee. During their British visit, the contingent split into groups of two or three, visiting the equivalent of elementary, junior high-intermedia- All contestants are invited to attend a kick-of- f workshop on July 28. The time and place for the workshop will be given out when the pageant application is submitted. te and high schools, but met together daily to compare notes and prepare question lists. SUPT. WELLING provided a list of advantages and perceived faults, from the Utahns point of view, although British educators are intensely reviewing their system, pushed into place after their old gravestone and painting of the shop, etc. MOST EVERYONE who has visited the ceretery over Memorial Day holiday, commented how lovely and well kept the grounds were. I recently had a call from Salt Lake City asking if I would express to Mr. Garfield and his employees, their appreciation for how very nice the Kaysville Cemetery looks. MR. GARFIELD has been employed with Kaysville City since August 1983. He is city supervisor over parks, which include many, the entire city block as well as the janitorial service of the city and library building, the Gailey Park, the Diamond Park, the Mountain Wilderness Park (above Highway 89). the grounds north of city. Next to the LDS Bishops Storehouse that is used for soccer field, the Barton Ponds park, the lawn under the pine trees coming into Kaysville on the south entrance and also the Weed Abatement program. He is assisted by Frank Thompson, assistant park manager and 11. The United Kingdom's system provides good training in instructional leadership, with teachers learning by taking increasing and varied responsibility as they progress through scale posts. Supt. Welling questioned the need for so many teachers to be involved in administrative duties on an individual school basis, though, especially since each has a head master or head teacher. the program. Professional OTHER pluses include encouragement of teacher career planning, allows work of the school to structional matters or, often, to teach. But problems were plainly pointed out, as well, the Davis superintendent noted. A point system allocating teachers based on school enrollment and student secondary schools, a in hard-worki- four employees, David Smuin, Brian Edwards. Kevin Hutchins and Glenn Hamblin. MR. GARFIELD said they are currently in the process of doing some resodding to the east and north of the cemetery property to provide additional space for lots and also cutting roadways in the new area. The Kaysville City Shade Tree committee selected eight "London Plain Trees" to be planted, and as a service project for a scout troop who are working on their Eagle projects they will be assisting him with the planting. He said he also receives some help from the courts who send a person who is involved in a court case to work on a community project. teachers and inspectors be divided and perhaps done more completely and efficiently while "curriculum development was going on at an energetic pace. In addition, the head teacher or principal had time to focus on in- growth and development is enhanced as instructors sought scale post responsibilities to broaden abilities. Vance Garfield, Kaysville City parks superintendent, spearheads efforts that combine talents of well as maintaining-t- he city crew in beautifying-- as and parks. cemetery method Dr. Welling strongly teachers in small schools or elementaries from gaining promotions unless they move to a larger school. SCALE POST responsibilities often aren't taken seriously, it was noted, and are often instruments to gain higher salaries for valued teachers. No systematic performance evaluation system exists, meaning promotion opportunities are therefore heavily influenced by confidential reports and recommendations written by head system was shaken by World War THE BRITISH career ladder program promotes sharing among colleagues and focuses attention on larger instructional and counseling issues. In many schools, we found teachers very aware of and concerned with the work of colleagues," Dr. Welling said. "There was often a sense of urgency about improving curriculum and instructions. A sense of professionalism is fostered, with teachers apparently concerned about instruction quality and feel a sense of "ownership" BEAUTIFIES KAYSVILLE or HE IS appreciative of all those who assist him. He stated, I enjoy my job and receive much satisfaction, seeing the progress of the community parks and having them in good con- dition. Mr. Garfield only has two mowers to work with and keep up all the area and therefore it is a great task to keep them all cut and taken care of. in OreHE WAS to before Kaysville. moving gon Mr. Garfield was born and reared in Los Angeles, Calif. He graduated from Brigham Young University with his B.S. degree in 1975 in youth leadership. He and his wife, the former Kimberly Kincaid are parents of fixe children, np said further, noting the government's cutback in funds for education will probably be felt later on. BRITISH teachers have the option of three or four years' training, with the fourth providing instruch tion in while the other years concentrate on gaining how-to-teac- knowledge of various subjects. r Most teachers now opt for the approach but don't specialize four-yea- for particular grade level, a although Dr. Welling said a "very extensive program" is in all for of levels teachers, citplace ing a three month course for head masters where curriculum w as stu- equivalent to district supervisors. Safeguarding" positions, even died. THERE WAS some protest abwhen a school's enrollment declines and need for a particular out the delegation traveling to Brassignment is erased, and virtual itain, especially after local career ladder programs had been tenure make termination for nonperformance almost impossible approved and ready for implemenwhile responsibilities in higher tation. Dr. Welling indicated the state office of education paid much and scale posts are school-wid- e outside the classroom. Teachers of the cost as part of an exchange aren't rewarded for classroom program that brought British educators here about a year ago and teaching excellence. THE NECESSITY of teachers saw Utahns observing their system often relocating to gain greater the previous year. His cost was scale was questioned as well, by further offset by the Davis District Dr. Welling, who said teachers in and some personal expense. You can read about a system, the U.K. often didn't feel as much as we did, he said, but seeing it a part of their communities and might have to take a cut in scale if first-hangives an added dimension." It was the superinrelocation was dictated by family tendents first visit there, and of problems, for instance. Teachers are paid about half the people he commented that they what police officers receive, he, were very friendly and helpful." d |