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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, JANUARY 25, 1 979 Interaction Needed With Legislators - FARMINGTON Davis County mayors need to have more interaction with elected may not, therefore, represent a majority opinion from an area and thus may cause some concern or confusion in officials, Clearfields mayor the mind of the legislative has told the County Council of Governments. sponsor. The mayor recommended COG start action to formally MAYOR W. DONAL Town ley, verbally and in let- ter form addressed the mayors in their regular By TOM BUSSELBERG - FARMINGTON Students who are more academically acinvolved in school-relatetivities tend to be less of a problem than other students, findings of a committee show. d THAT CONCLUSION came from a report prepared by a on committee special improved student discipline in behavior and studies commissioned by the Davis County School District about three months ago. They presented their findings to the school board Jan. 16 in a regular board meeting. Members included Capt. Leo R. Jacobs, chairman, of Hill Air Force Base; Dr. Terry Alger, Mrs. Pat Parkin, Mrs. Alice Peterson and Mrs. Bonnie Sparks, all of Bountiful; Dr. Russell Williams of Kaysville and Ralph H. Davis of the school distnct. WORK EXPERIENCE By SANDRA LEWIS d Its state-sponsor- program. THE Diane and Tim. TUTORS TEACH tots from first to fourth grade in groups of five to seven, helping students who are having difficulty in reading and word pronunciation. Seventeen Davis High students have returned to elementary school; not as students, but as tutors under the Work Clay Play brings chuckles from Susan Allen and her little students, Russell, Experience different, participate in the program, advised Delamar Palmer, Work Experience coordinator at Davis High. graders are reliving the youthful pleasures of recess twice a day, afternoon naps, and the dubious joy of again reading little masterpieces-children- s primers: "See Dick run; see Jane run; see Jane catch bubbled KIDS JUMP out of their chairs to meet me when I come, added Leslie Timothy, and race me to class. Tutoring under the Work Experience program can alter the opinion a tutor has held Dick. The high school girls do well as tutors because the kids seem to prefer young, high school girls to someone who reminds them of their mother, although some adults are used when the girls are not Mr. added available. Palmer. about young that of being mischievous, undisciplined, children, teaching and needing to be baby-sausually dont like little kids, t. I commented Darcy Crawley, "but I like them now since Ive been tutoring. I can act crazy with the kids without feeling crazy myself. NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS Ye Olde Body jjShoppe G 1700 South 765 West, 1 Syracuse - Ph. tors. We have had some very good tutors who have done us a good job in the past. Most parents are very thrilled to have their children tutored. The teachers feel good about it too; they recognize that it I 773-180- Dean Hess and Mark LaFever, 5 the program including the costs of teaching material, and the instruction provided in the form of workshops and periodic training. IT ALSO provides the money for salaries tutors receive along with the full, OJT credit. The program helps tutors two-ho- decide whether or not to go students participating in the tutor program are: Jill Johnson, Becky Long, Darcy Crawley, Susan Lee, Janet Probst, Wendy Wright; Bev Pies, Diane Tree, Joy Byland, Nadine Thorson, Sandy Smith, Linda Peel, Leslie Timothy, Julie Barker, Susan Allen, and Marie Hamblin. tically significant. Its one of about ten or twelve progams in the U.S. which we have spent Title I moneys success- Painting fully, For Foreign and ?" J P Your First Call, All Class Needs Specializing in Insurance Claims Auto Glass, Store Fronts, began in N., Clinton. TTie suspect reportedly told officers that he had consumed Phone:376 - 2035 Windows, Mirrors, Table Tops, etc. IN FOCUSING on problems, the board said to increase interest among students, classes must be made more interesting and relevant for those stu- dents. A majority seem to favor teaching moral behaviors and values in the schools with studies showing students form their attitudes and behavior more from personal beliefs than peer pressure. students u There were two chases in Davis County Monday, bqt neither resulted in an accident or injury, according to the Davis County Sheriffs Office. CHASE awareness activities is THERE NEEDS to be developed a written set of rules at each school, and a revision of the existing that can be changed as needed, he said. Discipline must be performed on a prompt, campaign of needed along with a of goals, Dr. The public Alger said. awareness campaign should be positive. The subject isnt can be it hopeless, improved. And while that all sounds good and true, Dr. Alger said his committee didnt want it stopped there. We need to establish local committees to study the situation in uniform basis to all. District channels should be used to train personnel in evaluating classroom organization and setting goals for learning by students. m- - OTHER understanding is to be achieved Unless an understanding is gained, how are COG members to know whether a bill should be supported or not or even which ones contain provisions of interest if the full bill context is unknown? he said in a letter addressing the topic. meeting criteria would be rejected until necessary modifications were made, tb Real Concern How hard it is tor a rich man to enter heaven concerns us less than how hard it is for a poor man to remain on the letter said. Since no requirement exists Officers Recognition And Installation Dinner Held for COG might legislature meets. The letter also recommended formation of a committee to set guidelines for project review. All projects not PRESENT review policies by the mayors are not totally effective, ACTION include convincing county legislators to provide information on bills being formulated outside the county and give data before the inputs into the earth legislative process, any input must be made individually. It Tunis, Sherman, Texas On Jan. 11, LANE CALL, the of manager of the Layton Drug Co., was installed as the 1979 Chamber of Commerce president. The vice president for 1979 will be Ann Harris, owner of Anns Fabric Loft. She is the president elect for 1980. JOHN BAKER and Cheryl Madsen retained their ap- pointed positions as executive secretary-treasure- r, respectively. Gary Spicknall, the manager of Prudential Federal Savings, continues as past president. He was the Chamber president for 1978. BUSINESSMEN Dean Holman, Tom Winegar, Don Deru and Kent Murdock were elected to the board of directors for terms. Special Chamber of Commerce awards were given to community leaders who have tgiven outstanding service to the community. two-ye- STATE Senator Haven J. Barlow received the distinguished service award for his 27 years of service in the Utah State Senate, his outstanding contributions to the citizens of Layton and the business leaders. Community improvements awards were presented to Burton Walker Lumber Com- pany, Deru and Schroader Insurance Agency and the Taco Time Restaurant. JOHN BAKER, of Commerce executive secretary, received a special award for his diligence in spearheading Chamber of Commerce Projects. Chamber the Layton Chamber of Commerce held their annual recognition and installation of officers dinner. the Projects included AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS the WINDSHIELDS HOUSE GLASS newly-prepare- Storrr, Doors ' Picture Windows Thermo Windows Patio Doors FAST INSURANCE CLAIM SERVICE GUARANTEED AGAINST LEAKAGE Master Sergeant Johnnie L. Bell, son of Mrs. Bertha C. Bell of 7112 Lower Hunters Trail Road, Louisville, Ky., is now wearing a distinctive service ribbon as a member of an organization which recently received the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Quality Glass Unit SERGEANT Bell is an airframe repair technician at Hill AFB, with the 2952nd Combat Logistic Support Squadron that earned the award for meritorious service from Jan. 1, 1977 I Screens Awarded Ribbon Award. GOOD USED 500 vehicle and new the automobile show, businessmen promotion camofpaign held recently that fered ski passes at reduced d rates and the Chamber of Commerce booklet that shows the improvements in Layton, the business advantages, housing facilities and other positive features of the community of Layton, dmg recreational HOTEL FURNITURE From Las Vegas Finest BOX SPRING & MATTRESS to Dec. 31, 1977. The sergeant is a 1964 graduate of Pleasure Ridge Park (Ky.) High School. His wife, Hsi, is the daughter of Mrs. Yu Mae Chang of 1987 Celia Way, Layton. the report said. Dr. Alger said a major Speeders ONE need to have specific solutions for individual schools. monthly meeting as a council and said, "For the COG to be influential in the legislative process, information beyond the title of proposed bills (presently provided by the League of Cities and Towns) needs to be available at an earlier time, particularly if behavior, Clearfield and involved Clearfield police, Davis County sheriff deputies and Clinton police officers. The suspect in the chase was finally stopped at 1000 W. 300 STATEJN! JUNEAU PLWITK'SUN-SCOWHEECTALIGNMEN'Ufl GENERACTCAR. REPAIRS TSMALtfENGINE. REPAIR officials and students and faculty at Layton High School. problem Mr. DAVIS SCHOOL district provides 236 tutoring positions for both boys and girls, but as yet, the boys have not applied ON TOP of that, Dr. Alger said state findings showed 40 percent of students are bored with school and more than four out of five admit to having cheated on examinations. In preparing its report, members interviewed school impact on student behavior, high-spee- Domestic Cars I'TiU concluded Whitesides. PUBLIC secretary and especially if students are shown the positive consequences of such moral Chase Testing data has been statis- and ments. moral behavior by parents and teachers has considerable Police A dividual buildings where principals would establish boards. We need to get more community involvement and IN GIVING a of MODELING really helps the children. Body Work in- to professional education where at present there is a surplus of teachers. I would only recommend going into this field if one has a definite advised Mr. interest, Palmer. DAVIS HIGH JILL JOHNSON added, Boys always tease the little girls; it reminds me of how carefree I was as a kid. Steven Whitesides, Kays-vill- e Elementary School principal, feels that the tutor program is very beneficial for both the children and the tu- G The program is the only one of its kind in the U.S., the result of a special proposal fora federal grant by Davis County School District. The grant provides money for ld Nadine Thorson, student tutor, kids are never the same. One day they will be excited to tell you about their pet frog; then the next day they may be really quiet. HIGH school We invite boys to for the job. brief overview findings, Dr. Alger said, Eight out of the past nine years discipline has been listed as the biggest problem (in the schools). In Utah, the delinquency rate is up to where 35,000 youth a year are referred (for help). He said further that the suicide rate among teenagers has climbed dramatically and the majority of parents say their youngsters spend less than one hour a night on homework and half of the parents say they dont help their children with assign- port will not be forthcoming from administrators. Action should be extended to increase the quality parent school relationship, he said. join forces with elected county legislators on a regular basis COG members could form committees to identify and formalize areas during the year where changes might be desired. an insecticide and he was treated by paramedics (Rescue Squad 14) who had also been involved in the chase which reached speeds of more than 85 miles per hour. THE SECOND chase volved the Utah Highway in- Pa- trol and Rescue Squad 15, with assistance from Bountiful, Woods Cross and West Bountiful police. The suspect reached speeds of more than 80 miles per hour from Interstate Highway 15 west of Centerville to near 1500 South on U.S. Highway 1 in Bountiful, according to investigating officers, grb 89-9- exists arent sure where what discipline they can expect. Often the enforcement of discipline varies from student to student or with different teachers making it hard for students to know what to expect. THERE IS a need to provide students with more effective help with their personal problems than is now being provided, the report said. In elaborating the point Dr. Alger said, Students feel as much pressure socially as we (adults) do. We live in a world of specialization but as the technical level increases people depend more and more on one another. We need to make students feel like they are cared about. He said students usually turn to their parents and peers for help in solving problems before going to religious leaders. TIED IN with problemsDr. Alger said, Principals and counselors need to be more aware of the situation in the classroom. Many teachers report not being willing to discipline because of a feeling that sup Cushion Wood Lounge Chairs $1 1 00 Hardwood Game Tables White $45 2 $1 900p Framed Plate Mirrors ROOM SIZE CARPET 1 8.00-$2- 00-53- 9. 8. OO 00-56- 0. (HEDGE motoroca:quasafl USB SOLID.STA re olving aids. 0005 ivf, upi Ross Joins Air Force DAVIS COUNTY CO. GLASS GLASS TROUBLES PHONE US YOUR Alan Ross, who resides with his wife Cindy at 159 South 1000 East, Layton, has entered the U.S. Air Force. His recruiter is Master Sergeant James K. Merritt of the Recruiting Office located at 3519 S. 3000 W Granger. ALAN IS the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ross of Layton. A graduate of Ben Lomond High School, Alan is now attending basic military train- ing at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Tex. After basic, Alan will attend school to receive training as a law enforcement specialist. 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