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Show 1979 DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, MAY 10, WEEKLY REFLEX Plans Retirement Vaun Barber product. Teachers work with people, not merely books and blackboards and chalk. The difficulty with education is that a teacher or administrator usually doesnt know how his product turned out until years later. But when he views such a success, its a source of great pride." The principal LAYTON of Layton High School, Vaun Barber, is retiring this spring after a career 30-ye- in education in the Davis County School District. ITS ALWAYS harder to leave the school system than it is getting hired in the first place, said Mr. Barber. In directing the Any time that one retires, there are some regrets. But in my case Im leaving mostly with fond memories of the Ive friends hopefully, met the lives staff, Mr. Barber became known as a compassionate but demanding administrator. Cal Harris, a Layton High social studies instructor, said, The greatest trait he and, Ive helped shape. Mr. Barber will be replaced by Paul Smith, a longtime resident of Kaysville and currently the vice principal at Layton High. RAISED IN north Davis County, Mr. Barber leaves a distinguished career at five secondary schools. Born in Syracuse, he attended Weber State (then a junior college) and Utah State University before graduating with high honors from the University of Utah. In recognition of his high scholastic record (Phi Beta Kappa), he was awarded a research fellowship for postgraduate work at the university, and received his masters of science degree in 1949. HE THEN began teaching, first at North Davis Jr. High as a history instructor and studentbody advisor and later had was in his determination to let teachers be profes- sionals. Teachers were not only ruled by him, they also learned through him. He was not only a leader, but also a warm individual. VAUN BARBER at Davis High before being named vice principal at Clearfield newly-construct- High. His first principalship was at the then new Kaysville Jr. High before taking the helm at Layton. The new high school opened with tenth graders in under Mr. Barber, to be the largest high schools in the ninth and and, has grown of the six 1966 county. THERE HAVE been many changes at Layton High durexistence, he ing its recalls, but one factor Ive always stressed is that the individual student is our only WHILE DEMANDING that academic study be the main purpose of Layton High, Mr. Barber took great pride in the athletic achieveschools ments. Such pride took full bloom this current year when the school, frustrated in two earlier attempts in the Class State Football Championship, knocked off favored Skyline and then edged West to claim the coveted athletic crown. 4-- Later, the Lancers were to record their highest finish ever, fourth place, in the State Basketball Tournament. IVE ALWAYS felt that high school sports provide more than entertainment for the fans, he said. They also establish and discipline character into the young men and women who play, and their actions create a sense of community and school pride. Sports have their place in education, and its a very important place. An avid sportsman, he intends to spend as much time as possible hunting, golfing and fishing. He and his wife, Mavis, also look forward to extensive traveling in the years ahead. A COMMUNITY leader, he is a member of Utah Educa- tion Association, National Education Association, Davis Education Association, na- tional and state association of Secondary School Principals, director of the Layton Rotary Club, a member of the Board of Directors of the Layton Heritage Museum, and a year member of Country Club. 15 Oakridge He has held many church positions in the LDS Church, including his stake Sunday School and stake MIA boards. MR. AND Ana. uarber are of two sons, the parents Terry, Kay.-- HUMANITIES FAIR aid Guy, v Portland, Ore. Outfits from Renaissance Period displayed by, front, 1 to r, Mary Graves, Stephanie Sturgeon, Eileen Law. Back, Joyce Foote, Laura Petty, Don Maryon, Becky Guest and Ruth Hirschi. np Davis High School presents their annual Humanities Fair which will be held May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All students will be released from their second and third period classes to enjoy the fun. THE FAIR will be opened to the public until 1 p.m. Kaysville Jr. High and all elementary schools in Kaysville are invited to attend. The Humanities Fair will have a variety of fun things for all. It will consist of baked goods from various countries, exhibits of quilts, art, etc., a melodrama (performed twice throughout the fair), displays of attire from Canterbury and Renaissance period, childrens zoo and pony rides, and lots of Tales tended the day-lon- g y Conference that was held Thursday, May 3 at Weber State College. The conference was sponsored by the Coalition of y Utah. THE SPECIAL two guest were Phyllis Schlafly, national president of Eagle Forum and National Chairman of Stop ERA and Kitty Werthmann, the woman,, responsible for the legislative rescinding of the ratification of the ERA in South Dakota. Mrs. Schalafly, who is the speakers author of the best-sellin- g The Power of the Positive Woman told the audience the ERA will give women no benefits but is a simple take away of the rights women already have. ACCORDING to Mrs. Schalafly, the ERA would have no effect in some areas such as employment, where laws are already but would have tremendous effect in other areas such as the military. A Constitutional amendment would give the power of enforcement to the federal government and this would take away about 70 percent of the powers now held by state and local governments, Mrs. Schalafly said. book, THIS IS the third womens Coordinator was Doreathea Masur. Special recognition was given to State Senator Sherman Wayment, and Weber; Senator Ronald Haand Rep. lverson, for Lloyd Selleneit, y their support of the Coalition ideals. Conference communist nation has an equal rights amendment. She warned the people of the danger of accepting things 32 years with United Air Lines. He holds degrees from Utah State University and the University of California at Berkeley. RECENTLY returned from Pro-Famil- 773-599- dmg Australia where he served three years as president of the Brisbane LDS. Mission,. Wall currently i a member of the Heritage Museums board of directors. The UTA board of directors is made up of private citizens who are appointed by the commissioners of the three counties served by the bus system. Directors serve without pay, and are responsible for the overall policy of the transit authority. Coalition is composed of individuals and groups in Utah who are dedicated to God, home and country. They were determined to defend family values that have made America great and they support the family as the basic unit of society. They join together to combat forces threatening the family realizing that in unity there is strength. According to Sally Krouth, the Association of Ws Coordinator for the conference, the best way for women to protect their rights and values is to become closely involved with the public school program. WOMEN can examine the text books their children use, they can support and promote patriotic school programs and they can become involved in the PTA and in volunteer school programs. Women interested in finding out more about the Coalition of Utah or y becoming involved in Coalition programs should contact Sally Krouth at Pro-Fami- KITTY Werthmann who lived in Austria under Nazi rule, said every socialist and retired after NP' Pro-Famil- PRO-Fami- ly An East Layton man has been appointed to the board of directors of the Utah Transit Authority to represent Davis County, according to UTA chairman board Glenn Goodrich. ROBERT F. Wall will serve a three-yea- r term on the board, following his appointment by the Davis County commissioners. He replaces I.W. Dick Adams, Layton, whose term expired in March. A native of Layton, Wall is Hinged brats and pewter water color paintings and block prints by local artists. bookp Ogden's shop. boxes-deligh- tlul one-sto- 4850 Harrison Blvd. OGDEN - 399-203- 6 such as the ERA without con- sidering the ultimate con- sequences. HANDICAPPED OF YEAR Daniel C. Cross of East Layton was awarded the Han- dicapped Utahn of the Year Award Thursday, April 12, at a special Golden Key Awards Luncheon held at the Salt Lake Hilton Hotel. Mr. Cross, a Vietnam veteran who is paralyzed from the waist down, was presented this distinguished award by Rep. Gunn McKay. THE GOLDEN Key program is sponsored annually by the Governors Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, the Utah State Division of Rehabilitation and the Utah State Board of Education. Others honored at the Golden Key Awards program were Maurice Bowman of Orem who is blind; H. Paul Mendanhall of Lehi and Steven C. Steward of Salt Lake City who are both afflicted with cerebral palsy. IN THE late 1960s, 18 year old Dan Cross enlisted in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He was assigned to Vietnam. Enemy lines were not clearly defined and the jungle terrain made it difficult for paratroopers to operate efficiently. Dan made only one jump. His however, special training, qualified him to serve on the front lines heaviest combat zones. in the ONE DAY, a sniper's bullet tore Dans spine. Pain, numbness, passing out, coming to and realizing he couldn't move are still very real sensations Dan feels and relives constantly. An emergency airlift carried Dan to the nearest hospital. Two weeks later he was transferred to Japan, paralyzed from the neck down. Before the stateside move to a hospital in Valley Forge, Pa., was made, Dan slowly began to regain feeling in the upper part of his body. DAN UNDERWENT a year therapy at Valley Forge, Pa. and Long Beach, Calif, to help him adjust and make the best of his lite in a wheelchair with his legs paralyzed. Adjusting to life in a wheelchair was not easy. Dan of was only 18. He had hoped to play major league baseball. He wondered if he would marry and have a family. DAN HAD met a special Layton girl, Carla Knaak, before he enlisted in the Army. They first became acquainted at a dance in Kaysville when Dans father, a career Air Force officer, was stationed at Hill Field. Daniel C. Cross, of East Layton, is the recipient of the Handicapped Utahn of the Year award. The couple became engaged before Dan left for Vietnam. Many young girls would have broken off this engagement but Carla did not. Dan says Carla was remarkable. She shared incredible courage, strength and understanding in dealing with him and helping him after his injury. AND Dan were married in Dec. of 1969. Today, they live in a CARLA one-lev- home with wide halls and special bathroom facilities. They have two children, 7 year old Carrie and 5 year old Heather. The Cross family also share their home with two dogs Muffins and Siesta and two cats. The East Layton home was built with the help of the Veterans Administrat- ion. AFTER DAN had strength back into his arms and hands, he was faced with the decision of finding an occupation. He enrolled at Stevens Henager College, earning degrees in both accounting and business managment. Searching for a job was a depressing experience. Many people felt a wheelchair person couldnt do the job. FINALLY, DAN was hired part-tim- e job at Hill for a AFB. This beginning has turned into a rewarding job as a supply clerk at the base. Although the job takes a great deal of research and desk work, Dans supervisor says he doesn't ask for nor receive any special privileges. In fact, Dan takes extra pride in his work and in helping full-tim- others. He e in many projects like the Santa participates Mrs. Werthmann said, Although the Austrian women first believed equal rights was the frosting on the cake, the women in reality lost rights they already had and found out the hard way the cake underneath was rotten. PHONE Always Prompt Courteous Service Sale lor all types ol Carpel Modern Granny used to be able to We never but find Grannys glasses now she just leaves them where she empties them. Tribune, Chicago -- Helpers drive. New Book SNIPERS bullet shattered the dreams of a professional baseball career for Dan but it didnt stop him Selections At Kaysville THE from participating in sports. His wife said last year Dan coached a basketball team and three recreational league softball teams. He has two softball teams lined up already this year. In the words of the Golden Dan has motto, Key unlocked the doors that open onto opportunity and fulfill- ment for the rehabilitated. Through his energy, faith and confidence, he has helped open doors for himself and for others who will follow after him. dmg And Happiness' The most impressive for tolerance is a golden wedding anniversary. Library The Kaysville City Library new book selection includes the following; Bloodline by Sidney Shelton; The Sixth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders; The Ann Landers Encyclopedia by Ann Landers; In At the Kill a mystery, by E. X. Ferrars. ALSO, The Expressman Time-Lif- e Old West Series, and The Art of the Comic Strip" by Shirley Glubok. A reminder is the Family Film Evening on Monday May 14 at 7 p.m. The film is Little Dog Lost. np IU L.U1I1C DiFsetop Board conference to be held at Weber State College. THE r &it2d To UTA Weber Pro-Famil- l 1llC East Layton Man ComifferemiGe Nearly 300 people from Davis and Weber Counties at- L. delicious food. Pro-Fami- ly AH w and have an enjoyable morning of entertainment and cultural events out on the Davis High baseball field for the 1979 Humanities Fair. 825-108- 7 Insured All Work Guaranteed BILL LILES - owner-managFREE ESTIMATES ENJOY FRESH CLEAN CARPETS |