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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, OCTOBER 3. 1984 I Gearing Up For THTigh School Band Competition Agencies Offer Help Where in the maze of agencies do you turn FARMINGTON when youre trying to help a mentally or for physically handicapped friend or relative? help--especial- ly IT CAN often be frustrating, to say the least, but a coordinating effort is being organized--- a central information source to help clear the red tape and get the job done of serving people in need. Starting the ball rolling. Monte Vista School hosted a Community Awareness of Resources Exhibition for the Handicapped" last Friday, aimed at showing whats available through exhibits, as well as providing several speakers addressing services available. DR. BEN Bruse, specialist in federal handicapped programs, and Allen Evans, associate director of the division of handicapped services, both addressed future possibilities for the handicapped. d In addition, a puppet demonstration, depicting feelings and challenges of being handicapped, took place Saturday, Kids on the Block. family-oriente- ; services they provide coupled with compilation of a directory listing all resources available in Davis County from Davis County Emplosment and Training to the Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center, explained Marcy Thaeler, schools social worker. PARC, as it's called, had a display outlining the various aspects to that facilitys services. It serves 130 clients who experience handicaps ranging from severe mental to some physical problems. A SHELTERED workshop provides employment for many performing various contracts, ranging from HAFBs material sorting to collating for publishers. In addition, explains Dan Kline, production manager, evaluation and skills training are offered along with work activity and work adjustment. Among the agencies serving the county are a wide variety of functions provided: Educational programs from birth through college: alternative living arrangements, including respite, group homes, community living and state institutions: training employment and income alternatives: public and private advocacy and service groups: Recreational opportunities: sional groups. New Books Ait by Catherine Aird. Another in the In-- ! spector Sloan mystery series, this chiller combines the elements of blackmail and murder to intrigue fans. Sleuthing along the waterfront, the dogged detective encounters a challenging setting and becomes entangled in a truly perplexing dilemma. Windfall, by Desmond Bagley. One of the authors finest novels yet, this one will delight mystery buffs and general readers alike. It is a masterful tapestry of espionage and international deception, laced with a tangy taste of the exotic. Ranging from Los Angeles to Kenya, it catapults a private investigator and an agent into a labyrinth of murder, conspiracy, impersonation, and subversion wherein lies the answer to the question threatening their very lives. LAST RESPECTS, : TOM BUSSELBERG from host Davis CounAn even dozen schools, including four Davis Cup Invitational Marching ty, are gearing up for the annual for Oct. 16. set and Show Band competition - BEYOND THAT, 40 organizations presented material outlining New books at the Davis County Library include: By will start at 6:30 p m. in THE EVENING competition and show with the number of of Utah, Rice Stadium at the University Jh year of the state s the upcoming competitor bands marching first such competition. and Woods Bands will include: Bountiful. Davis, Viewmont from Cache Crest Hyrum, Mountain Cross from Davis County; Weber County; from and Weber Roy County; Bonneville, Tooele High and the Payson and Springville from Utah County; I . medical-rehabilitation-men- health concerns: transportation and profes- SPEAKING of the competition, Davis Schools' music supervisor Wayne James says, Certainly all participants are winners. If they are losers, they are the groups who feel reticent to put their work on the line. able to field a marching Only one school in five or six is even to prepare such a group, band, he continues. "Certainly, any and the heavy demands de about learn corps, must espirit show, demands. on their time and effort which Library near-perfecti- race hatreds. A detective and a landlord appear alternately, each pursuing his own quest, until they clash. The terrifying plot culminates in a stunning climax which raises more questions than it solves. The result is chilling. "A Death in China, by William D. Montalbano. This Chinese Gorky Park combines ghost, love, and murder themes into a d thriller. Brilliant suspense and stylish, authentic, skillful description of the alien Chinese countryside top off this engrossing treat. action-packe- SCHOOLS ARE judged on different aspects of their presentation: marching while playing, for a minimum of four minutes, be in movement requiring that all wind and percussion players instance. for and playing, A point system is set up for six categories: music, general effect, marching and maneuvering, percussive effects and cadences, ancillary groups and audience decorum. Punctuality in keeping to time limits, for example, is scored heavily. . ; : : : ex-CI- A THE DARK Fantastic, by Stanley Ellin. Truly a thinking 'mans mystery, this will also be a widely discussed book in sociological circles. It is a fascinating story exploring crime and : THE GLASS Highway, by Loren D. Estleman. Intrepid Amos Walker tackles Detroit drug dealers involved in a power war in this fourth Previous Walker yarns have been given kudos as Best Mysteries of the Year candidates by the New York Times. Other arrivals include King of the Roses, by V.S. Anderson; The Union Club Mysteries, by Isaac Asimov; The Choking Doberman and the other new Urban Legends, by Jan Brun-vanFellowship Of Fear, by Aaron Elkins. scalp-tingle- r. d; THE FOUR Davis County bands are all veterans to marching competition. Bountiful High, under direction of Stephen Shinn, has experienced growth and success in the past three years, Dr. James notes. Theyve participated in the Davis Cup, Western States and Weber State College marching festivals, receiving superior ratconcert competitions in Utah, ings in regional and is in his third year at Bountiful. Mr. Shinn Arizona. and California THE DART marching band is directed by George Paul Kapp, himself a former band member at the school. Dr. James notes great support from communities served by the Fruit Heights and Farmington-a- nd adds the band captured fourth place trophy in 1983, Mr. Kapps first year as out-of-sta- te school--Kaysvill- Computers Aid Education By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE -- - Computers wont run themselves, but you combine counselors, teachers and secretarial staff at the Davis Area Vocational Center, and they can piece together a current, ongoing student record that helps the pupil--an- d everyone concerned-rea- ch his goal. ALTHOUGH some fine tuning is still needed, the student informa- tion system provides quick access to a fairly complete statistical record outlining everything from the mundance, but necessary, such as attendance record, to time needed modfoi; completion of various ules or portions of coursework, explains Center Director Jack Shell. Attendance information can weigh heavily in a students progress, however, with an 85 percent in class record necessary, he says, noting thats kept daily and can be forwarded to secondary school vocational coordinators on a weekly basis and used in monthly reviews for both secondary and adult students. COUNSELOR Gary Baldwin, for one, is enthusiastic about the program even if it's forcing him to bone up on computer skills. The data drawn from the computer can be invaluable in the monthly progress sessions involving sponsors, whether they be parents or government representatives, such ' as foragency vocational work rehabilita-- - said further, noting students with two different goals attend the center: those wishing to sharpen skills, primarily, vs. others who are seeking a particular certificate. AFTER A student leaves, the center, hes tracked through the new student information system,"' tion. where the new job is listed, wage, hours worked and other data. It Noting very supportive feelings from the vocational center complements the existing program board as they endorsed the prog- where course completers are folram, last week, Mr. Shell noted lowed. Currently, those dropping as those further refinement on software up before finishing-su- ch aspects under way by Larry Brice, only wanting to sharpen skills, student services director, whos in- arent followed. Even so, though, Mr. Shell proudly points to an 89 itiated the program. percent job placement rate. DURING THE review, students activities d can visually see their attendance In other record and may be prodded by reviewed by the board, an audit of achieving a better record there. financial records for the 1984 fiscal The length of time it took to comyear ended June 30 showed the plete a program phase is noted, DA VC in the black to the tune such as in word processing, com-- . of about $11,000, although they wouldve been higher if a $40,000 paring their time with a standard imAnd even more length. perhaps equipment appropriation hadnt portant, Mr. Baldwin said, is the been previously approved, Mr. chance for teachers to input comShell said. The Brigham City firm ments, wheyher they indicate a of Davis and Bott completed the audit, their first year on the proproblem or praise. ject, and were "very complimenThose monthly sessions, also intary, he added. cluding the instructor, are used as a THE DIRECTOR also outlined yardstick to determine if a student Baldwin Mr. a is ready to seek job, major goals for the administrative center-relate- Amy Drag Abuse Is A By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor FARMINGTON Fewer Davis County youngsters may be drinking alcohol or taking drugs than nationally, but when nearly two in five are involvedtheres a problem. THATS THE reaction from Dr. L. Jim Hill, Davis Schools physical education-healt- h supervisor, when responding to recently-release- d survey results showing Utahs standing. Yes, Davis County scores far higher than the national in most areas: 70 percent of students surveyed nationwide had used alcohol within the past month (March-Apri1984), vs. 38.4 in Davis; half as many Davis students had used cigarettes-14- .1 percent vs. 29.5-b- ut he considers those numbers significant and all the more reason with the to continue l, said theyd ever used them and only .03 percent within the past month. Cocaine use was also a bit higher-5.8 percent, or one in every 17 students surveyed, had used the drug within the past month and one in eight-sa- id theyd tried it at least once. Nationally, more had tried it 16.8 percent but only 5.4 percent admitted to using it the previous 11.9 percent-nea- rly month. MARIJUANA had been tried by 37.5 percent at least once with an even one in five indicating theyd used it in the past 30 days. That compared to 59.9 and 29.7 nationally. More Davis students admitted to used inhalants over the past month-3- .6 percent vs. 1.7 nation- ing ally and psychedelics were LSD-- by 4.2 percent of used-includ- students surveyed. The survey was carried out by the Family and Demographic Re2 search Institute at Brigham Young healthy districts prevention education University in cooperation with the Utah State Division of Alcohol and program. Drugs and the State Office of EduOTHER results from the survey, cation. WE FELT the samples were administered in 17 school districts shows some to graders, very workable and statistically statistics: 1.9 sound," Dr. Hill said, indicating, percent of Davis students had used that the statistics only verify a heroin within the past month while known problem that presents itself 1.9 said theyd used them at least throughout the district, emphasizonce. Nationally, only 1.2 percent ing, If four in 10 kids are drinking le K-1- 5th-12t- h higher-than-nation- al lifestyles-drug-alcoh- t ol 1 alcohol, thats on-goi- The present construction project, covering about 34,000 square feet, is about at the midway point, Mr. Shell indicated, or ab- out 15 percent behind schedule, brought on by bad weather earlier this year. IF BAD weather holds off for n 'h months, he said further, should be reached by the March 28 deadline, although the work site still is not under cover, as had been anticipated. I The districts prevention education stance is quickly being imh grade plemented, with 280 teachers and some principals d trained last school year while grade teachers this year are class starting lataking the ter this month. In addition, secondary school health teachers and those instructing in related fields will also be involved, he empha4th-6t- 1st-3r- 20-ho- course covers everything from helping students develop good to good health practices, coping with peer pressures and enveloping an overall healthy lifestyle. Curriculum and resource material, including visual aids and video tapes, are available in all school media centers for easy teacher access. In addition, a booklet, What to if.. .For Parents Who Care outlines ways parents can determine if their child may be involved with drugs and alcohol, by noting physical evidences as well as social and scholastic behavior patterns. self-imag- 35-pa- OTHER TOPICS include Why Kids Drink and Take Drugs; Stages of Drug and Alcohol Abuse; What Happens to the Family of an Abuser? Dealing with the Drug Use of director. Viewmonts Viking marching band has established itself as one of the finest bands in Utah, having won many honors in the recent past, Dr. James says. It represented Utah in 1983 at the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., receiving third place there and in the Philadelphia Freedom Festival, among other honors. Director Michael Murphy is in his th year at Viewmont. WOODS CROSS, directed by Stephen Richins, also carries on a winning tradition, having scored high in numerous competitions. Director is Stephen Richins, while Nancy Richins is in charge of flags; Bob Smith, percussion; Todd Campbell, drum major and Darren Twede, assistant drum major. Tickets are $2 each and may be obtained by calling the school 1 district office at and theyll be mailed. 1 1 451-110- n A WIDE range of musicians have judged the competition in the past, often including a special guest judge traveling some distance. This year, scrutinizing will be by David Blackin-toBrigham Young University music director; Dan Bachelder, BYU brass instructor; Doug Wolf, of the University of Utah percussion department; Andy McCarthy, the "U colorguard instructor and Thomas Root, Weber State College band director. well-know- n, com-peltio- Crawl Low ... In other action, reorganization of the centers member citizens advisory council is continuing, and will further include changes in the various craft committees where experts from various fields critique center programs . One of their goals will aim at pushing center programs to state of the art levels, he added. Problem got to be a sized. THE ... staff, for tormal implementation of the teacher career ladder program to a similar incentive plan for other staffers. Developing a system to work with business and industry in identifying job needs along the Vyasatch Front is also of high prior-v-jt- y . while improving public awareness is also noted along with the need for more facilities. e, Your Child and What to Look for in a Treatment Program, plus sections on prevention, laws and parent organizations. Prepared by the school district, county PTA and county mental health, copies are being distributed this week to all high schools. Seen as a major problem. Dr. Hill said the Legislatures provided funds for the Davis District program and schools are giving drug and alcohol prevention education It is our reGreat emphasis. sponsibility to teach and educate the young on the harmful affects, adding it would be his hope the schools would Be in the business to help (students) in relation to their oroblems. ITS A problem that goes beyond the person taking the drugs or alcohol, he stressed, citing accident cases where innocent bystanders have been seriously injured or mained for life. Other survey results, with Davis figures first, followed by national, indicate: amphetamines, 21.3 ever used; 7.7 in past month; 31.5, 12; barbituates, 9, 3.3; 10.3, 2.1; tranquilizers, 10, 3.5; 14.1, 2.5. THE DAVIS Board of Education was to receive the survey results in Continued from front pg. ing, the fire department staff will get out the ladder truck and other pieces of equipment. Fire fighting techniques and skills will be de- monstrated. THE IMPORTANCE of fire extinguishers and live fires will be the topic presented on Friday evening. Bum pans have been made. People will have the opportunity to dowse fires using different extinguishers. A film will be shown. On Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. the fire station will be open. Displays covering the topics presented during the week will be set up. People can see the fire fighting equipment and tour the station. There are many hand outs available. 1983 was a big year for the numbers of reported fires in Layton; 298 calls were received. There were several major fires. AS LAYTON continues to grow, there will be more fires. Assistant Chief Galbraith, predicts. We have already seen several large distruc-tiv- e fires abolish homes and businesses in 1984. Awareness, safety precautions, proper inspection and prompt reporting of fires can help reduce fire losses. MR. GALBRAITH noted one house fire on Hillsboro Drive went unreported for several minutes because people who saw the fire assumed someone had called in an alarm. If you see smoke in unusual amounts for the area, report it, says Assistant Chief Galbraith. Response time is the key in fire control." The fire department reminds or groups who cannot attend the presentations citizens that it is unlawful to burn in INDIVIDUALS made during Fire Prevention Week can tour the station or receive special programs for a group by calling the fire department and scheduling a tour or a program ahead of time. Educating elementary school children in fire safety is a program the fire department has been conducting for the past three years. Members of the fire department visit each elementary school in Layton. Children in grades Kindergarten, first and second are told through films, demonstrations, lectures and leaflets about fire safety. EACH CHILD practices what to do if clothing catches on fire (stop, drop and roll), what to do if they are trapped in a smoke-fille- d room (craw low in the smoke) and what to do for bums especially scalds from hot liquids. The students Tuesday nights session and is learn that matches are tools and studying a student drug and alcohol they should be kept away from the policy for possible "Strike Zone, any area where materials can bum. a residential area. Agricultural burning is allowed. Farmers must call the fire department for permission to burn before any fire is started. This is a state law that has been in effect for at least 10 years. THE LAYTON Fire Department continually looking for ways to improve service. Sites are being considered in many parts of the city for fire The city council last week approved the purchase of a Porta power hydraulic system with a gasoline engir that has great capabilities for v Jging into a damaged automobi io open up the vehicle and fre u victim trapped inside.' This new tool has the ability to cut metal posts. is s. FIRE departments work closely with paramedic units. 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