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Show WEEKLY REFLEX NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JANUARY 10, DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, JANUARY 10. 1980 1980 Jeanne Laytons Reinstatement Lies CONTINUED mosphere of freedom adult nonfiction collection at- in the "Cert- library she replied, ainly not. Im afraid there's been an awful lot of tension. ALSO ADDRESSING of the religious books question was Sarah Beth Galloway, interim library director. She estimated that of about 750 religious books in the library, were LDS. As a reference librarian about eight years ago, Mrs. Galloway said many requests were received for religious books when she first started. 75-5- did "They (requests) dimmish a great deal. My feeling is that people felt they couldn't get (religious books) so they didn't ask. I thought at least we could go to Loan (obtain from another library system) and I made several requests before that was approved. Inter-Librar- y SEVERAL LDS books dealing with homemaking and raising of children were not obtained highly-requeste- d because they were Mrs. Galloway continued. And while the staff was urged to read and Politics a book '. compared to it in a newspaper :book review, Fascinating Womanhood, couldn't be purchased because it was and written" poorly perhaps promoted ideas that would be detrimental," she tsaid of Miss Layton's feelings 3n the book. Also testifying in that Iregard was Miss Laytons - Tormer secretary, Delora Dlussell of Kaysville. She now Serves in that function to Mrs. galloway. -- MRS. RUSSELL said Miss L'ayton asked her if she had read "Patriarchs and Poli- tics." Noting that she hadnt, Miss Layton told her the book was very poorly written" But then find not the director called the staff together and asked them to read it. In fact, Mrs. Russell said she later was asked to type a letter to Mrs. Warenski speaking highly of the book and noting the library had ordered three copies. "I was very upset by the letter. I felt (to write the letter) in the name of the director of the library in very poor taste." - MRS. RUSSELL added that ; she had gone to Miss Layton "earlier with a copy of the 1 Women in the book, Priesthood. She said Miss ; Layton had always indicated ; it was necessary to have two : sides to a controversial issue. ; But the former library direc-- : tor kept that volume in her ; office for nine months and one :copy of "Women and the r : Priesthood wasnt ordered : antil a year later. George Dobson of a former LDS I bishop, said the library had ; accepted some LDS books : donated by his ward and in-- ; dicated he felt the collection : was adequate. ; : ;NORTH BRANCH (Clear-- r field) Librarian four pages (in the back) were to illustrate the main Heezon said 1.3 percent of his FROM FRONT, board, if there was an Merit Council Inlands Dn Ronald characters was religious with ol one percent circulation from that area. He said the great number of religious books published exceeded for available money purchase. "I think there are some areas that are lacking pornographic or obscene. obs-ceni- ti s) from the Bible - Swapp and Miss Layton. The novel was first questioned by a Bountiful parent w hose teenage son had checked the book out in early 1978. Bountiful City Attorney Lavne Forbes requested a review of the book THE HARDY Boys incident occurred early in 1977, according to testimony. It involved donation of eight books, valued at $28, by the Crestview Elementary PTA for inclusion in that schools library. At that time, the six professional library staffers reviewed the book and determined it met library policy standards by a school processing center were contained in the headquarters library in Farmington. Miss Layton acted as director lor both operations. All books, including that set, were sent to Farmington for processing. The books were never returned to the school, according to testimony, prompting vote. A committee of three from the library board also read the novel and said it could remain on the shelves. COMM. SWAPP questioned the book placement in early February of 1979. Again, the committee professional reviewed the book and recommended to the board the book remain on the Brimhall, who now oversees Kaysville Elementary School, to contact Miss Layton. He testified that his library aid had informed him the books were destroyed. At issue was language in the last four pages of the book that Comm. Swapp had called He filth. checked out a copy and didnt return it, paying for it instead. 400-pag-e HE SAID a letter from Miss Layton indicated she was "sorry about the mixup and instructed him to contact Edward Cammack, who then oversaw Director I settled by Miss Layton paying the $28 loss herself rather than having to go through We felt we school officials. ought to be able to have some ol those (Hardy Boys) if we wanted." Mr. Brimhall added that he met with Comm. Swapp because he understood the commissioner might have further information. en- AS WE Layton said she would check into it and after a later inquiry by phone was told by the books the in Salt Lake City. Holding a masters in English literature and having worked as a crea- "had been destroyed. HE ADDED that Bernell teacher he said, the mainstream literature, and Wrigley told him "not to pursue it further. Several present and past library employees testified they either personally asked Miss Layton if the books to the Bible. ITS VERY similar to the Bible, by means of pointing in the opposite direction to get a the- had said Jeanne (Layton) told him she had the books destroyed, Mr. Brimhall tesCammack said he telephoned Miss Layton asking about the books after being notified by Mr. Brimhall that the books had never been returned. Miss Father Richard Thieme, who formerly served as vicar at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Clearfield and now serves said 1 tified. Mr. Speaking in favor of the He talked about it recall the commissioner . books literary merits was point across." processing felt the matter should be MRS. GALLOWAY said she had felt pressured to conform with feelings of other staffers on the book. tive writing "It fits into ol American compared it the center for the schools. Finally he was told to contact Deputy Supt. Lawrence Welling. But Mr. Brimhall said he Galloway was the sole person voting against retaining the book in both instances. She said she didnt feel the book met library policy calling for books. Keith then-Princip- shelves. dorse freedom of speech and ol the press, she testified, "but based on the (library) selection policy I feel the book does not have sufficient literary merits or meet our needs. She indicated Miss Layton hadnt been pleased with her dissenting vote. "Miss Layton went so far as to say that if someone belonged to an agency and couldn't go along with them they should look elsewhere for employment. MISS LAYTON said she didnt feel the books should be included in the collection but added librarians differ on that point. In testimony Monday morning, Mr. Whitesides said he had voted against Miss attempt to make a decision as soon as possible. It was to have met Tuesday night and would meet again Wednesday evening if a decision had not been reached in the first session. He indicated both sides had presented their cases "very well and added the Laytons dismissal. Based on my in experience management I didnt think she had been given sufficiently detailed and reasons. In they hadnt given hei sutticient chance to get her administration into harmony with the board." Davis County Library and e well-writte- n was tired) and now Im much more aware of the problems and theyre greater now than I realized at that time. I dont see how the board could function (with Miss Layton as director). Im also concerned about the great divisiveness on the staff and how they could function if she were reinstated. I could do a pretty good jot. It represents life thats wharGod created, he added, noting those prolific in the old English of Shakespeare know of the obscenities there. He said were that fantasy alone, it would not be read 400 years later. ON THE of issue "Americana, extensive testimony was given. Many claim that is the issue that consparked the troversy between Comm. INTERIM I think if you asked me to make up lour pages (showing (collections) but whereas we have a good LDS collection we have a large Catholic population and only two volumes," Mr. Heezon added. five-on- reaching An amoral society is not being affirmed. Exactly the contrary. There were a few pages that struck me as offensive but they were meant to be so you react to alfirm what it isnt. Its not bankruptcy. or other problems were "resolved," she erased them from memory. "I admit there was a mistake made. Obviously a mistake was made. I took the letter to (Supt.) Wrigley. I do not recall telling Mr. Cammack I destroyed them. I vaguely recall talking to him." But she said the mistake was made as a school employee, not as a director. - should be destroyed, to which Miss Layton reportedly said they should, to others who actually prepared the books for destruction. MRS. OLSON In spite of that, Miss Layton testified she only vaguely remembered" the issue, thinking it had happened "many years ago. She tes tilled, My memory of the incident is very vague. That is only one of numerous problems in operating a processing center. SHE SAID that she had discussed the issue with Supt. Wrigley who had told her to write Mr. Brimhall. Once that that under present circumstances, it might not be advisable she return as director. I really believe the makeup of the board and the guidance of the director changed As there is "Between the time frame (when she August-Sep-temb- - FARMINGTON Spiraling inflation has a way of causing havoc, and as a result a law suit filed by Davis County more than four years ago is being dismissed in Second District Court here. THE SUIT challenges the reappraisal program by the state as being unfair. The suit alleges there are discrepen-cie- s in the reassessments of property between Davis and Weber counties although both went into effect the same year. The state proposed that all be assessed property throughout the state over a five year period with a time being considered factor because of increased values caused by inflation. ; WEBER COUNTY was to be based on a 1.2 factor compared to a 1 4 factor to bev used in Davis County. Weber Countys reappraisial was started two years before Davis County but delays in : completing the countywide unopened until after the decision has been made. Well have to base our decision on the testimony or evidence that has been presented. LaMar Green. THE COUNCIL reviewed a dralt of a document entitled, "Fruit Heights City Annexation Policy Declaration," setting forth a policy for the annexation of territory adjacent to the existing Fruit Heights boundaries that is not currently incorporated into any city and describing the boundaries of Fruit Heights City if the proposed annexation did occur. The council found no objection to the policy as drafted and Mayor Noorda instructed a final draft of the policy be prepared for submission to the Davis County Commis- sioners and the committee established to review the declarations as established by the new state law. overtaxed according to the states formula for reassessment. Attorney Page noted that a request was made to the Utah Supreme Court initially to remedy the situation but that the Supreme Court ruled against the request and so a MAYOR NOORDA read a letter from County Commissioner Ernest Eberhardt announcing a meeting Jan. 16 concerning maintaining the status of areas designated as wetland by the environmental Protection Agency. Mayor suit was filed, and maintained in Second District Court, in an additional attempt to gain rebel, for the local taxpayers. BUT WHEN property as- sessments were evaluated in years following the filing of suit, it was obvious that mtlation had increased the values so much that relief was not possible. Davis County taxpayers paid more the first year or two, but after that it would be almost impossible to determine how to figure refund overpayments even if the court was to rule in favor of the county, Page. said Attorney - CLEARFIELD A public salety training officer is needed by the Clearfield Police Department, to train both policemen and firemen. POLICE CHIEF Daren Green said the officer should have an associate degree in police science, firefighting, hydraulics or a related field. He or she should also have two years experience in a law enlorcement agency or firefighting agency or an equivalent combination of experience and education. he person should also have a working knowledge of city geography, a basic knowledge ol state and local laws relating to police and firemen, and must be certified as an emergency medical technician. THE OFFICER must also be certifiable by Police Of1 ficer Standards (POST) within of Training months of employment, in addition to being certified as a firefighter and as a public safety instructor. A valid chauffeurs license is also required. 18 I FARMINGTON - A Davis representative to serve on the Governors Policy Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs will be elected at a meeting Thursday, Jan. 10at6p.m.in Room 126 at the Davis County Courthouse. The room is in the northeast corner of the building. The public is invit- THE THE PERSON who is elected must be able to speak Spanish, said Mrs. Leonila Lopez, present representative. She is a candidate for Fees CARPET Sq.Ft. t FURNITURE CLEANERS CUSTOMERS FREE a suspected case of arson at the Utah State Road Shops on 700 South Street. Chief Daren Green said someone had started a fire on the floor of the engineer's office, burning some blueprints. NO SERIOUS damage was done, but some of the floor tiles were melted, the chief said. 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Eiptrfene ait 21 Applicants must be at least said. chief the of age, years Starting pay is $1,200 per month. , Applications will be accept-Clear31 the at Jan. until ed field Police Department, with personal interviews with top ANY TYPE RETURN 1595 (Rmov meeting. 655 East 1st South, Kaysville, Utah For average Living Roopt Dry Cleaning FASHION FACTORY OUTLET the council may be invited to attend on behalf of the city. The list will be used in conto junction with assignments be given to the new council members at the Jan. 15 Safety Training Officer Deeded cilman Jack Palmer and seconded by Councilman 2501 E I Sat. Any letters that do come will have to remain Special!! i 6 from residents. County Cleaning 9-- HE ADDED that letters expressing opinions one way or the other should not be sent to the merit council, even Council To Elect Rep. i i 9-- through 40 exhibits in making its determination. Miss Layton was represented by Albert Colton and Charles Casper of Salt Lake City. The countys counsel included Mr. Fadel of Boun-tilu- l and Mr. Page. nel from the aqueduct in order to repair the aqueduct pipe broken by one of Mr. Fowlers subcontractors. This was passed unanimously by council members. A statement presented by Robin Brand Products Co. for electricity and gas used by the Fruit Heights City office since leasing office space in the Rockloft in the amount of $137.56 was approved for payment on motion of Coun- Noorda said he would be able to attend and invited any member of the council to also attend if they desired to do so. The mayor requested that a list be prepared of all meetings regularly scheduled that Advisory Mr. Steam 766-268- council would need to sift assessment placed both counties on the tax rolls the same year, it was explained. Davis County Attorney Rodney Page said it would be almost impossible at this time to determine how to refund overpayments. Inflation has increased so much in the past four years that Davis County isnt in that bad of a position now." HE SAID the suit was filed in an attempt to get tax relief for Davis County taxpayers who, it was felt, wereTreing I Values from 8.99 to 24.99 Layton Phone Hours 8 Mon.-Fr- i. alternoon the council would Suit To Be Dismissed 10 338 Village Square, a change in a board there can be a change in attitude. testified she was told to destroy the books by employee Kim Willis. I certainly did destroy them, she said. 850 Pairs BUT HE added MR. DUFF1N said Tuesday FROM FRONT CONTINUED ESTIMATES - 363-261- 5 I |