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Show t I County Juniors At U. Breakfasts SPECIAL TO THE CLIPPER Thirty-si- x Davis County high school juniors participated in special breakfast conferences at the University of Utah this month to recognize their academic achievements. MORE THAN 300 Utah students and their parents attended either of two sessions of the seventh annual ACT held Scholars breakfasts, August 10 and 17 in the Union Davis Countys economy picked up momentum in the past year, according to a na- tional survey of business tivity, just released. before. The survey shows that disposable income in the year, after deduction for personal THE business picture in Davis County reflects the strong purchasing power of the local population. With a considerable amount of spendable money at their command, in the form of disposable income and a backlog of savings, most families were able to spend more than THIS was equivalent, in terms of the mdividual THE added strength, evidenced by the volume of business done by local retail stores, reflected a relatively high level of income and a freer spending attitude on the part of consumers. The facts and figures bearing this out are based upon a nationwide survey prepared Ballroom. University administrators discussed admissions, scholarships and academic advising procedures while U students described campus life, activities and organizations as part of the conference program. Many Contributions: Mrs. Ann Stockhaus BUT THE main objective was to honor students who have scored well on the ACT test, says Elaine Nielsen, assistant director of High School Services and organizer On Aug. 11, 1977, so many of the girls and boys she has worked with in Road Shows and other church activities. MRS. WHITINGS story is called The Amazing Mrs. W. Mrs. Princes story is Mrs. Ann Stockhaus of 1981 W. 1960 N., Layton, was honored with a surprise luncheon. SHE HAS made contributions in the lives of so many. Ann has been motivation to some, quality in the lives of others, a friend to many including scores of children for many years. What makes this so worthy is that Ann has cancer. She is a kind, friendly, loving person and does not mind sharing these with attributes everyone. of the event. ACT The (American College Testing Program) measures a high school students ability and is a main standard by which students are admitted to the U. ALL THE students invited received a composite score of 27 or higher on the test, she says. The average ACT composite score for enuring freshmen at the U is 21. Participating ac- and released by the Marketing Economics Institute in New York. Its copyrighted report gives comparable data on income and spending for communities in all parts of the country. SHE IS also a talented writer of stories which she has shared with all the teachers as a story teller at Vae View Elementary School for several years. Ann has written stories about many of her friends al students described the event as "extremely helpful in gaining an of understanding scholarship opportunities, admission information and an of student organizations. about Loves. a Teacher that Ann was so surprised she was speechless. She couldnt imagine why ail of the special friends were arriving at her home at the same time. The following friends attended bringing cards and gfits to "A Lady of Courage. Sandra Bodily, Connie Oleson, Nancy Harrison, Carol Black, Ruby Price, Kathie Moore, Helen Hodson, Manis Weaver, Ann May Bright, Carol Lofswold, Edna Wimmer, Thelma Tate, Gayle Fitcher, Maydell Williams, Helen Whiting and Madge Peasley. taxes, to amounted against the $550,181,000, as prior years $469,687,000. family, to a net of $17,086 per local household. The year before it averaged out to $15,868 per household. Elsewhere in the United States the average was $16,074 and, in the Mountain States, $15,127. WITH the nation clearly out recession, with inflation under better control and with of the business again on the upswing, people generally were in a more optimistic mood. Consequently, instead of holding back on discretionary spending and putting much of their available cash into savings, as they had been doing for some time, they returned to the marketplace, ready to buy the cars, the dishwashers, refrigerators and other big-tick- had been wanting. items they AS A result, the year was a good one for most retail merchants in Davis County. They chalked up a sales volume of $210,659,000, topping the previous year's $193,472,000. Although there is some concern that the inflation rate might zoom up again, resulting in a slowdown in consumer spending, the general consensus among economists is that the economy will remain in good shape for at least another year. awareness THOSE participating were Thomas Alley, Christine Anderson, Scott Crowther, Lori Gillette, Bryce Johnson, Jana Regis, Lori Ann Sessions, Lisa Taylor, and Clark Williams, all from Bountiful HUM, HUM HUMMINGBIRDS Things are really hummin at the Robert and Beth Kelly residence, 1588 E. Gentile Street, Layton. For the past week about a dozen hummingbirds, including a nest of young, have been humming around the Kellys kitchen r from two hanging window, and drinking the feeders just a couple of feet outside the window. Weve had a whole flock of them, mostly Rubythroats, said Mrs. Kelly. Theyve been a joy for everyone to watch. sugar-wate- - X ; Summer is traditionally a time when visitors travel to the homes of friends and relatives. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly of 1588 E. Gentile, Layton have had some unusual company on and off all summer and for the past four summers. THE home or is Kelly's their yard, frequented by a swarm of Colubris. Archilochus rather, Grandchildren of the Kellys simply call the small hover-ing-wing- creatures, hum- mingbirds. Dr. and Mrs. Kelly developed an interest in ; : ; : : ; ; : : hummingbirds four years ago when they were vacationing in Vail, Colo. They watched the birds feed each day from e device that was a mounted outside the place they were staying. Watching the hummingbirds feed man-mad- the Kellys delighted grandchildren so much that Mrs. Kelly bought a feeder for her Layton home. THE first year the feeder was in operation, a good size swarm of hummingbirds were attracted to this source of food. For some unknown reason, the following two summers attracted some birds but not nearly the number that first came. This year, Mrs. Kelly purchased a second feeder and the birds have returned in great numbers. According to Mrs. Kelly, 18 to 23 hummingbirds have been observed taking food. This is an unusually large number of hummingbirds to be concentrated in a given area. THE feeder is filled with a four part sugar to one part water solution. While the feeder is a constant food supply for the tiny birds, they also enjoy securing sustenance from a climbing trumpet vine and some flowering columbines. THE hummingbird is the most frequent ruby-throate- d guest. This species has a brilliant, almost fluorescent red or orange throat and a vivid green head. Mrs. Kelly has also observed a black-headed species. Mrs. Kelly explained that the birds are attracted to the feeders by brightly colored water - a mixture of four parts water to one part sugar and a touch of red cake coloring for enticement. Weve been doing it for about four summers and August is the best month, she said. But to keep the hummingbirds closeby during the mating and nesting season, its a good idea to feed them all summer, beginning in May or June. -- two inches long; half this length is bill and tail, the body being the same size as a bumblebee. All hummingbirds have the characteristic of rapid wing beats that produces a hum. ANOTHER feature of the hummingbird is the long narrow bill. The hummingbird breeds as far north as southeast Alaska and south to the heights of the Andes. Some Alaskan species migrate to South America for the winter. THE ruby-throate- hum- d mingbird migrates to and from North America by crossing the Gulf of Mexico on each trip. It stores a layer of fat equal to half its body weight before beginning the. migration. Small species have wing beats of 50 to 80 per second. The fast wing beats enable hummingbirds to dart to and fro, to jerk to a halt and to hover steadily. SPEEDS of THERE species of are over 300 these beautiful birds in America. The largest is an 8i inch giant compared with the bee hummingbird of Cuba which is little more than 71 been recorded mph have in straight flight. for humans too to hear. high-pitche- d 1 easlaytonmontessor; preschool extended hours enriched curriculum qualified personnel for the parent who wants more than just day care for their child 376-033- 8 FROM Clearfield weeks. Soon, summer will end and the hummingbird guests will migrate south. As the spring weather warms mosphere and the the at- nectar producing plants begin to bloom, Mrs. Kelly will fill her feeders and once again, her South American visitors will begin arriving, dmg decision on whether to a bond election to finance a $3.5 million public safety complex has not been discussed by the Davis County Commission this week, according to Commissioner C. A Moss COMMISSIONER said county commissioners will consider the matter soon. He said one possibility for funding additional jail facilities is to provide funding through a mill levy and beef up the facilities at the old jail. Sheriff William Dub Lawrence has proposed that the county build a public safety complex near the Burkes Lane interchange and U.S. with Farmington. 89-9- 1 in IF constructed, the public safety building would provide space for several state agencies as well as the Davis County jail, the sheriffs of FOR MOST DAVIS COUNTY Mark Anderson, Mark Hardy, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND h, FROM Layton High were Michelle Almond, Brad Over-mo- e, Dianna Lawrence Stevens Singleton, and Bev- erly Tennant. Commissioners Still Pondering Safety Building call for GVCSAR were From Davis High were Carolyn Garr, Lisa Haller, Jeff Hancey, Kyle Manning, Linda Moyes, Kevin Rush-fortand Bart Uharriet. cubated for two to three ofrciai Bigler, Daniel Blackburn, Chrisanne Christensen, Scott Mann, Daniel Patrick, Evelyn Plaizier, David Roberts, John Skedros, Sheryl Smith and John Urry. Scott McComb and Keith Presley. cup-shape- THE From Viewmont High were John Bedingfield, Alan d THEY build a nest of moss, lichens and spiders webs. In Utah, hummingbirds often nest in oak brush. The two eggs are in- E. Moss. Hummingbirds songs are WE HAVE High. ...in a super new, no-iro- knit n LAYTON HIGH SCHOOL BUY IT NOW THRU AUG. 31st AND RECEIVE fafcHe DISCOUNT OFF REGULAR PRICE 10 fice and the Davis County emergency operation center. The county took a six month option to purchase the land proposed for the public safety complex, but said last week they did not have the money to purchase the property since the Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant for the complex was not (awarded to the county. COMMISSIONER Moss said Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the agency who currently owned the land, purchased the property for $57,000, but the land is now appraised at over $100, (KM). Rodney Walker, county clerk, suggested that before the county commissioners make a decision on the bonding matter, they should talk to the Farmington City Council since the land in question is located within Farmington city limits, rk DANSKIN BURLINGTONS LINE WE CARRY -- - CAPEZI0 -- AND OF LEOTARDS & TIGHTS -- FOR GYMNASTICS - EXERCISE MODERN DANCE. ; IF WE DONT STOCK YOUR SCHOOLS COLOR OR : STYLE LET US ORDER IT FOR YOU:::: & - SHOP NOW THRU AUGUST 31st AND OFF OF REG. 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