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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL MAY 15, 1985 DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER, MAY 15, 1985 Davis County Clipper Davis Published Reflex-Journ- al Teach Brm Abuse Earfy weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. 70 South Main Bountiful, Utah 04010 Weekly newspaper published at Bountiful, UT In the interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents Entered as second class matter at Bountiful Utah, under the Act of March 8, 1979 Second class postage paid at Bountiful UT, 84010 Publisher Mgr John Stahle, Jr. Editor Dean S. Stahle Luclle Stahle Continued from page one Asst Mgr 295-225- (USPS 1 1491-8000- BY THE time fourth grade rolls around, studies of various types of alcohol are begun, from rubbing alcohol to distilled. Each grade level sees a progressing amount of information and subject matter covered, geared to the range of absorption" that each grade has. We are not preachy. We stress to students that they should not go home and pass judgment on their parents," Lynne said. ) s That the community might be Informed about the of daily life, we present the Forum, in hope of aiding more intelligent decision. behind-the-scene- a QQ006QQ 0Q 0Q6 QQoOQfe I "1 Thank You ... Thank you so much for the articles on drugs in Davis County. Three years ago my son was involved in drugs while in high school. ct TRIED desperately to get support and help from the communthat most people were willing to ignore the fact that there even was a problem. When you printed your articles about drugs on the front page with big headlines I felt some of my prayers have been answered. I ity and found out I THINK their ability to recognize those traits in students is very important. Once they see what may be happening, they can seek the assistance of the students parents or other school administrators in getting the student some help, she added. Both agree that teachers need to be sensitive to the student, his needs and problems. They feel that most abusers can best be helped on an individual level. mother Myrna K. Feolo A grateful Utahns Participate In ANG Training Continued from page one other branches, he pointed out. Gen. McMerty said the Air Guard today has a potential force of 106,(X)0, of which 30,000 are full time. That allows the Guard to accomplish almost 35 percent of the activities of the Air Force, and when added to reservists of other military branches, means 1.5 million individuals are trained and prepared to be called in an emergency, he stated. ANOTHER Utah connection is Base Commander Colonel Herbert Wright. Although a native of the South, Col. Wright is an active member of the LDS Church, and the Utah delegation had to recognize that influence on the evenings award banquet, opened and closed with prayer and featuring Sandy, Utah businessman Harvey Hirschi as guest speaker. As with all the Col. personnel at McGhee-TysoWright treated guests like royalty, hosting two dinners, a luncheon and breakfast while we were there. The academy, referred to as the in n, e PMEC, is staffed by 43 employees, 40 of them military perfull-tim- sonnel with experience in the Guard or Air Force. Col. Wright said the complex is run for the increase of management and leadership abilities, and added that the purpose of the B and I day visit is to stress to employers the need for understanding the guardsmen, and their reasons for being here, in case you as employers are approached for leaves of abs- ence. IN FACT, all those connected with the Air Guard program stressed the need for cooperation with the business community in helping Guardsmen continue their service to the nation's defense. those part-tim- e Among those integrally involved with the trip was Bountifuls Sgt. Ted Kalakis. "These classes at the PMEC can be used for college credit, and the Air National Guard has provided a lot of us with opportuni- ties to continue our education through scholarships and other reimbursements, he stated. A SHORT flag ceremony and graduates parade sandwiched around a luncheon, a graduation ceremonies followed at Patriots Hall. We also received a briefing on the Soviet military threat from Capt. Alan Bergstrom of Air Force Intelligence. When one visits McGhee-Tyson- , you are impressed with the cleanliness and uniqueness of design of the dormitories, each room depicting a state or territory. But there is more here. TAKE FOR example the Shoreys, Jim and Jane of Anchorage, Alaska. Jane is 36, a mother, veteran of the and yet an Then there is MSgt. Terry Butz of the support center in Washington, D.C. Ms. Butz is a Salt Lake native who joined the Guard after high school graduation. THERE tends to be a lot of peer pressure in Utah, Joanne stated. I think generally that kids who have been raised in the LDS Church and who have gotten themselves into a situation where they have broken the Churchs Word of Wis OF THE Air Guardsmen each of us encountered, many are women, and most of them are attractive, physically and mentally fit young ladies who chose the Air Guard over several other options. On the air flight home , aboard an Air Force 3 equivalent to a commercial 737, each guest had his or her own impressions on the trip. Most all were positive, reflecting the attitude that each of us had had our eyes opened to what the Air National Guard is all about. T-4- WE SAW Utah's only representative in this class, TSgt. Frederick Durtschi of Magna, named a distinguished graduate and win a military achievement award as one of four top graduates. We joined with dozens of others from throughout the country in singing God Bless America, and we had our faith restored that patriotism and the drive for excellence for this country is still very much alive in America. Not everyone will meet a member of the Air National Guard, but each and every one of us somehow benefits from their investment in keeping the country secure. It may well be the military's best kept secret, but not for long. PVP Slates Auditions Auditions will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the Promised Valley Playhouse sacred drama, Light of the World. Times will be p.m. Thursday and Fri1 a.m. on Saturday. and day, dependent helped me make the decision to avoid it. Some people like losing all control over their situations, but I have always hated it. The Alcohol and Drug Services do much more than just teacher training, however. Together with county mental health officials, they deal in prevention programs for youths, adult alcohol and dom they have further to come back than those who arent in the faith. They feel they face a bigger problem, whether they do or not. Both Lynne and Joanne come with solid background in training, and both also share another background-fathe- rs who were alcoholics. drug offender programs, community awareness and support groups, and I FEEL every parent should be aware that they will probably be faced with some degree of problem. Whether their drama. Together with the St. Benedict Hospitals ACT Center, the Youth Utah Federation for Drug-Fre- e and the county PTA, the group is sponseminar on Chemical soring a Dependency, the first session held last evening at Bountiful City Hall. psycho-soci- children simply try drinking or drugs, or get heavily involved, each child will be put in a situation of having to make a choice, Lynne explained. For Lynne and Joanne, those choices were made easier by the knowledge that, as of an alcoholic parent or parents, they stand afar greaterrisk of being alcoholics themselves than those from a different background. al six-we- off-spri- AS LYNNE and Joanne inform the public each time the subject is addressed, the problem is there, but so is the solution. Joanne may have expressed it best when she said, Im not always saying what Im saying it in a they want to hear-b- ut way they can hear it. IT IS hereditary, Lynne stated. I think in my case, watching my parents and brother all become alcohol- - Bum Plant: Full Speed Ahead Continued from page one 1 ALL PARTS with the exception of Jesus Christ are being au- ditioned for. The play will be performed in July and August, with rehearsals beginning May 20. The play will temporarily replace Promised Valley as the summer production at the theatre. In all, 41 parts are open. Those who audition should be prepared to sing 16 bars of religious music and recite a one minute memorized monolgue. A stripend will be paid to each performer who must commit to attendance at all rehearsals and scheduled performances. FOR MORE information, call PVP at 364-569- 6. Photo Deadline Wed. 6 P.M. HE SAID $30 million has been invested for six months in Student Loan Mortgage programs, yielding an interest rate of eight and percent. He said that interest rate is the best the district has enjoyed on their investments thus far. An additional $8 million has been placed in a repo investment until June at IVi percent. The purpose of that short-terinvestment is to enable us to have some cash should we break ground after that date, he explained. The remaining $17 million is also in a repo investment until June 13, also at I'A percent. one-quart- er elsewhere. The main thing we are seeking here is the intent of these communities, he stated. Meanwhile the search for a district manager continues. Mr. Palmquist reported that the period for application has closed, with 51 resumes received from prospective candidates. He said sever-- ! have come from areas outside Utah, the furtherest from Ohio, but added most are from local individuals. 1 m I FEEL comfortable that we are where we need to be on these investments, he commented. He added that after thorough investigation into the possibility of bringing the money back to Utah to invest, he felt maintaining accounts in New York would be more in keeping with bonding agreements the district has entered into. The board has agreed to include as part of its agenda in future meetings the implementation of a public relations program on the Burn Plant project. County Com. Harry Gerlach said he felt the public needed to be better educated to the intent, physical appearance and effect of the project. Ideas concerning a public awareness and media campaign should be hammered out in the next few weeks. FOLLOWING some discussion about the best way to screen the applicants, it was decided that Mel Miles from the county personnel department would select the 10 top applicants, with those individuals to be interviewed by a subcommittee of three from the district board. After that, the final three applicants will be chosen by the and then interviewed by the board in its entirety. The board hopes to make a decision as quickly as possible, although Mr. Palmquist said the process will take at least two weeks. Acting executive secretary Alan Low gave the board information concerning the $54 million the district has invested pending full-fledg- the start of construction. Actual Experience Help, Support By TOM BUSSELBERG BOUNTIFUL-The- re are many and varied experiences wrought by those participating in the weekly SAVE meetings and through outreach and other programs. 7-- 9-- JOANNE BARNES She now travels regularly throughout the country, and, like the Shoreys, will have a steady retirement secured before age 45. ar Air Guard. When she retires in two years, after 20 years of service, she will have earned eligibility for a full military retirement at age 60. Husband Jim will have his 20 years in shortly thereafter. Still in their late 30s, the couple can pursue other careers if they so desire assured of a solid retirement. DESPITE the predominant misconception that problems of drug and alcohol abuse are lower in Davis County than most other places, Joanne is quick to point out that our levels are lower than the national average, but about equal with state levels and higher than most people think. She said that most teachers exposed to the program are not overly surprised with the severity of the problem in Davis County or in Utah, because teachers tend to have the opportunity to see more of the problem than the average citizen. of the She added that one training classes is that teachers do emerge recognizing that some of their students behaviors match those examples given. THERES THE case of a husband and wife. As is often the case with spouses, they didnt agree. The childs mother suspected he might have a drug problem but the father was positive there was no trouble. The pair were convinced, however, to learn counter steps" that could be taken, including information giving clues to detect drug use. They discovered a serious problem and got help-tha success story, says Lee, a leadSAVE drug er in the abuse support group. through a treatment program with no real results. Then he discovered SAVE and while his drug problems didnt stop immediately-- it always takes time, Lee emphasizes-t- he man really gained strength through the Scriptures. He later solemnized his marriage in the temple. Still another similar case in- volved a man who didnt believe in God at all or ever attend church. After attending SAVE, his heart began to soften and hes since given up smoking and is building a stronger marriage. A SMALLISH elderly woman began coming to meetings, mostly out of concern for her son, who'd been on drugs. She herself had turned to drinking-somethi- ng shed never done before, and could only cry during the sessions. She wouldnt share a lot during the meetings but she felt the love and caring from the group. Her arrested and placed tion program. son was later in a rehabilita- SHE IS still coming, getting support and wouldn't have gotten treatment had it not been for SAVE, Lee believes. Drug abuse can also mean taking too many Valiums, for example. Lee recalls the case of a woman with a large family who gained support to overcome her drug use from SAVE. PRESCRIPTION drugs overuse often ensnares many, she adds. Drug abuse is chronic disease. You cant just pass it off or it will get worse. ats LDS-oriente- d SOME CAN Wtestify to Gods help as the key to getting out of their serious drug addiction, Lee notes, citing one case of a young man who had gone through treatment but hadn't accepted Gods help. That would cause him to fall back. He finally turned to Divine help and the other parts of the treatment program fell into place. ANOTHER young man whod been in jail had struggled Commission Actions FARMINGTON - County com- missioners have honored Dave Sanders of the Animal Control Shelter with a Productivity Award, certificate and cash gift. The presentation cited Mr. Sanders for his efforts in streamlining and making more efficient the operations of the shelter. COM. GLEN Sanders stated the award is given periodically to county employees showing exemplary performance on the job. In other action, the commission agreed to a contract with the United States Forest Service for services rendered by the county Sheriff s office. The contract, an agreement for reciprocal services between the two agencies, allows the county to be reimbursed up to but not exceeding $2,000 a year, at a rate of $7 per hour. THE PLANNING Commission also approached the commission with regards to changes in the county zoning ordinances to include sewage treatment plants as suitable tenants for certain agricultural areas in the county. A public hearing on that issue was set for June 17 during the regular commission meeting at 2 p.m. I 4 i |