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Show DECEMBER 16, 1986 L, More services available Library useage shows use increase By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON The Davis County Library system continues to provide more service to more people. Although latest circulation figures are down in some areas, overall use continues to climb, says Library Director Jeanne Layton. "The trends are that we are continuing to provide more service for more people. The system includes the North Branch in Clearfield, headquarters in Farmington, South Branch in Bountiful and south county bookmobile. A new Central Branch will see a construction start next March while the north county-Layto- n bookmobile service is currently provided by the state library. Systemwide, circulation was down in August and October but up slightly during September over the previous year. August is traditionally a slow month as parents prepare their kids for school and wrap up summer vacations, Ms. Layton said. Some 35,228 items were checked out vs. a figure 2,600 higher than that in 1985. September saw circulation climb to 45,200, up by six percent over the previous year. October saw even heavier check-outwith 48,382 items circulated. That was down by 625 items from the previous year, s, however. Ms. Layton attributes much of North Salt Lake, patronage was up that drop to construction under 42 percent in August over 1985, as way at the South Branch. Patrons 3,322 items were circulated. A 21 have had to use a rear entrance for percent climb showed up in Septhe past couple months as the entrtember and circulation was up ance way is remodeled to include seven percent in October, with an elevator and a new bookdrop. 3,503 items checked out. South Branch circulation was down significantly from the previous year. In August, 14,528 items were circulated, 13 percent down on 1985. September saw that climb to 17,778, while October topped 20,000, but both figures were seven percent down on 1985. Remodeling should be comMs. pleted by Layton told the board of trustees. North Branch was the only facility with growth in each of the three months over 1985. In August, 14,229 items were circulated, up two percent. September saw a hefty increase over 1985 as 18,196 items were checked out, a h increase. October 19,432 items were circulated, a six percent rise. The Headquarters saw a nice percent decrease in August from 1985, with 6,531 items circulated. September showed a healthy increase of 17 percent, as 9,246 items left the shelves in patrons hands. October, though, saw a three percent dip, with 8,943 items circulated. one-sixt- Bookmobile service, overall, has seen a healthy increase. In the South area, Centerville- - The North area saw a slight decline in August of two percent, but then registered a dramatic increase in September, as 4,551 items were circulated for a 36 percent increase over 1985. In October, 4,744 items were circulated for a one percent increase. The Layton area is tabulated separately because the city wasnt part of the county system until early this year. In August, a 1 3 percent increase was recorded, as 3,795 items were circulated. Almost an equal dip in circulation came in but in October, 17 percent more items were circulated, totaling 4,149. Either people arent asking as many questions or they arent recorded, Administrative Assistant Delora Russell indicated. August saw staff answered 2,846 questions, an 18 percent decline, while 4,724 inquiries received responses in September, down 11 percent from 1985. In October, 6,188 questions recorded a two percent The Davis High School musical production class will present Anything Goes, on January 15, 17, 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Cast members include, from left, Cory Leonard and Liz Smith, front, and Laura Oldham, Nathan Goff, Julie Richards and Todd Wente, back. DHS musical set for January KAYSVILLE The Musical Productions Class at Davis High School has set January 15, 17, 19 and 20, for the musical, Anything Goes. Over 50 students will participate and will give a professional outstanding performance, holding up a standard of excellence set by previous Davis High Musicals. Anyone who loves music and dancing will not be disappointed - this one should be a winner. in this lively, tap dancing, fun show. Under the direction of Norma Sturgeon, the musical is expected to play to sell out crowds each night. The students have worked hard -- AMVETS help terminally ill Youngsters get Special wish By TOM BUSSELBERG organization recently set up in CLEARFIELD Terminal illness is hard to face, especially when it strikes a youngster. After everythings been done to help the child through those last years or months there often is a special wish hed like granted. Loving parents want to give that last request with all their hearts, but dont always have the financial means. There is hope for at least some of those terminally ill youngsters thanks to the Special Wish Foundation Inc. A chapter of the group is being set up in non-prof- Marian Maughn, left, and Deanne Frost, check out the playground equipment at Ponds Park in Kaysville, a playground area they helped design. Ponds Park adds new playground toy KAYSVILLE Ponds Park in Kaysville has a new Big Toy, plus many other wonderful toys, thanks to the efforts of many Kaysville residents. Under the direction of Councilwoman Carol Page, Marion Maughn, Parks Committee woman, started planning the park several years ago. Marion and a neighbor, Deanne Foust, got a hold of a Mexico Forge play equipment catalogue manufactured by Sonntagg in Salt Lake City, and decided to take several individual pieces arid put them together in one Big Toy piece. The result is wonderful, so wonderful that the Mexico Forge Company will sell it as a modular unit. The park has come together because of hours of donated time by neighbors and organized groups, in addition to funds from local merchants, such as Bowmans, Harrys and Chevron. Local engineer Scott Balling gave professional help in grading. The Ponds Park project is a great example of community leaders and neighbors working together to complete a very used, lasting memorial, jw it, pt Utah under sponsorship of AMVETS, a Veterans service Layton. The Foundation is dedicated to granting the special wishes of children who have been diagnosed as having a terminal illness, says Veda M. Jones, AMVETS commander. The initial meeting to organize the group is set for Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Clearfield Job Service, 1579 S. State. Ramona Fickle, executive director of A Special Wish Foundation Inc. of Columbus, Ohio will speak and organize the chapter. About a dozen names have already been received for potential Wish recipients, Ms. Jones says. A voluntary committee including two nurses and a physician review all cases. rite entertainers; visit Disney World and other places; or receive special gifts such as bicycles or a drum set. Here are two experiences counted: re- Matthew had been fighting leukemia for over one and one-ha- lf years. The said he wanted to grow up and be the man who rides inthe engine of the train, blows the whistle and waves at all ' the people. He became that engineer, boarding a train dressed in the authentic Silver Age planning dinner The Christmas dinner at the Silver Age, traditional style, will be served Dec. 23 at 11:30 a.m. Call immediately for reservations. There will be treats! frosted red and green, and milk. Wednesday, Dec. 24, breakfast casserole, fresh bananas, oranges and pineapple, hash browns, cinnamon roll and milk. Christmas brunch will be served Christmas Eve at 10 a.m. Reservations are required. The center will Thursday, Dec. 25, center closed for Christmas Day. Menus for the week of Dec. 22 include: Monday, Dec. 22, ham and navy beans, carrot and raisin salad, com bread with honey, applecrisp with topping and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 23, roast turkey whipped potatoes and gravy, red set salad on lettuce, buttered green beans, hot rolls KaysviUe-Fru- it close that day at noon and be applesauce Xmas cake, closed. Friday, Dec. 26, baked fish sauce, parslied potatoes, juliene carrots, whole wheat rolls with butter, chocolate pudding and -- time sightseeing. Traveling next to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, they started the Crossing of the Lakes. By bus and by boat, they crossed three lakes high in the scenic Andes mountains, arriving in Puerto Montt, Chile. Flying on to Santiago, Chile, they visited the temple there and also Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. trip. Little old Katie had spent many hours confined to her crib at home and in the hospital, also suffering from leukemia. She was fascinated with an aquarium in the home of her parents friends. Because of mounting medical bills, her parents were unable to purchase one. two-ye- - border of Paraguay and Brazil; the Sao Paulo Temple and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain; Cuzco, Peru and time in Lima, Peru, visiting the temple there. Before returning home they went to Iquitos, Peru, taking a boat down the Amazon River and spending a night in the Amazon Jungle. ar The Foundation purchased an aquarium with all the necessary equipment and fish, installing it near Katies crib so it would be visible to her at all times and provide distraction from her confine- ment. Further information is available by calling Ms. Jones at 773-838- 0. Kaysville Club happenings By JOYCE WINTERS milk. Heights people keeping busy Mr. and Mrs. James Duckworth of Fruit Heights have just returned from a 21 day temple tour of South America. They flew to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where they visited the LDS temple and spent uniform tailored to his small frame. He led the train on an hour-lon- g Referrals will be sought from medical personnel, social workers and clergy with a liaison being set up with Primary Childrens Medical Center. Youngsters selected have been able to meet and talk to their favo- 544-10- The Literary Art Guild Club w held at the home of Gayle Whil sides. The hostesses were Mai Taylor and Lorene Christense The book Depths of Glory Irving Stone was reviewed by Bs bara Hendricksen. It was a ve interesting and informative revie about the life of Camille Pissarro. French painter during the Impres ionist period. A calendar and no cards were given away as doi prizes. The Orchid Club held the annual Christmas dinner at tl home of Dorothy Williams. Tl food was furnished by club men bers, then carols were sung ar I gifts exchanged. Other places visited include Iguazu Falls and Itaipu Dam on the Finishes his Marine training O Marine Pfc. Michael R. Bucha- Arrow of Light recipients from Pack 31 1 of the Kaysville 11th Ward are, from left Derek Hansen, Brian Birch, Brandon Birch and Chad Morris. KAYSVILLE Four young men from pack 3 , Kaysville 11th Ward, received their Arrow of Light Award in a special pack : 1 i 1 Arrow of Light meeting held recently. The boys are Derek Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hansen; Brian and Bran don Birch, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Birch and Chad Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Morris. nan, son of Gerald K. Buchanan of 660 N. Barlow St., Clearfield, and Beverly J. Yamellof301 N. Main, Layton, has completed the Infantry Combat Training Course at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During the six week course, Buchanan received classroom instruction and participated in field exercises involving infantry tactics; the construciton and camouflage of fighting positions; and the use of mines, demolitions and company equipment. communications o Members of the Delta Omega Chapter of ESA decorated this tree, donated by the Layton Tree Farm, for the Festival of Trees in Salt Lake City. The special tree was titled, Christmas in Copper. |