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Show OH B TOM BUSSELBERG CLEARFIELD-Develo- summer construction could start by late fall for an opening months from a year to later, or possibly in late 1981, Mr. Lake said. The city council was asked to approve a $9,250,000 industrial revenue bond for the project, which was unanimously approved. Such a move would not affect taxes or force any debt upon the city and City Attorney Alfred VanWagonen said the request appeared in legal order. 14-1- 5 pers are hoping to be in the ground" by late fall on their way to constructing a 200-roohotel in Clearfield. THAT WORD was given to the Clearfield City Council Tuesday night as they heard plans for the new Hilton Hotel that would be built at about 1400 South 1600 East adjoining Interstate 15. Jack Lake, a former Utah resident, now of Mesa, Ariz., is spearheading the project along ith M. Dalton Cannon, Jr., of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ogdemte Joseph Florence. He said the hotel would also include convention facilities for w 300, a large enclosed swimming pool area and a freestanding restaurant. IE BONDING and a feasibility study can be completed this FURTHER outlining the project Mr. Lake said, "The restaurant will be outside the regular inn (they normally are included inside) because we feel there's a substantial market for a quality family restaurant in this area, adding that he felt an outside restaurant would more likely attract residents. We will build (the inn) to provide for if not initially . expansion then upon demand. We met with the external contractor and the architect and they've examined the site and all systems appear positive," he said, noting that final approval from Holiday Inn officials should be forthcoming in 60 days. THE TWO story brick structure w ill feature a tile roof similar to the Hilton Inn in Salt Lake City, he explained. L.C.F. Development, taken from the initials of the three last names of the principals involved, will oversee development. Tentative architect is Ronald Low ry Molon and general contractor Oakland Construction, both of Salt Lake City. City Manager Gayle Starks read a letter from Holiday Inn officials indicated their satisfaction with cooperation re ceived from area officials and Mayor Donal Townley added. would certainly hope all citizens could support it." He said two letters endorsing the project had been received. 1 ONE FROM the Freej ort Center said "they certainly endorse the location and expect it to ease many of the problems they've experienced" and called the move very timely." A letter from Hill Ait Force Base gave similar support. Mr. Townley said. "They are presently contracting for hotel space in Ogden and would like some- thing much closer to the base." the may or added, noting that "quite a washover" from transients and others traveling to Hill exceeds ties on base. facili- (SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 2) I I i I 0 By -- TOM BI SSELBERG FARMINGTON How do you make up for $1.6 million you aren't going to get. after all. and still keep the school district functioning? DAVIS COUNTY School District officials are seeking possible answers to that question while facing the prospect of losing another $ I million all from federal impact aid monies. Two sessions have been held with community leaders in north Davis County with another set for south Davis residents this week. About this time of the year it becomes difficult to say pleasant and interesting things about snow. Its still beautiful. It doesnt stick to highways as it does earlier. We can always use the water, though we apparently are doing well in that regard this year. But the snow keeps coming. And we just have to acknowledge it. So here it is. Another flaky week. SNOW LIMBS IN EXPLAINING the dilemma facing Davis School Di- Suit On Antelope Island On Court Docket For April 8th FARMINGTON A suit seeking condemnation of Antelope Island which was filed in Second District Court in February of 1979 will finally be heard on April 8. t THE HEARING refers to a condemnation suit filed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation against owners of the island. Anschutz Corp. of Denver. Since the suit was filed. State Park and Recreation offi- - ciaws have tried to purchase the remainder of the island or to negotiate a swap with the owners for other land. This proposal, however, met with disapproval by the owmers. to premiles in length serve Antelope Island as a state park and wildlife range. 15 EACH END of the island, however, would be developed for tourists. A State Park THE TRADE was to offer the owners 4.500 acres in Carbon County, valued at more than $1 .9 million, for the island already is partially developed on about 2.3(H) acres on the north tip of the island. which at that time was More than one million tourists visit the island annually, but this figure is expected to increase to between three and five million with the development of the island, according appraised at $1.7 million. Meanwhile, the state has million to appropriated which is purchase the island $3.75 strict, Board Clerk Roger Clines outlined loss of $1.6 million in 874 funds the district must absorb during this fiscal year (ending June 30) or go in the red. The 874 monies are of property provided taxes that federal installations, such as Hill AFB. don't pay. But while no taxes come from the mammoth facility the district is responsible for educating thousands of students w hose parents live and or w ork on base. Funding is broken down into "A" monies for those living on base and "B" where parents only work on base. PREVIOUS cuts have pared the kettle down by $1 .6 million u to Park and Recreation officials. A BOAT marina is being erected in the bay at the north end of the island to tie in with several public beaches, swimming areas, picnic sites, nature walks, etc. over previous projections He Could A man could retire nicely in his old age if he could dispose of his experience for what it cost him. Evening News, Buffalo -- w hile President Carter is proposing effectively eliminating any additional funding to dis- tricts such as Davis. That lion by cutbacks but have said they can't absorb another $1.1 million without a mill levy in- crease. The school board approved such action, to the for tune of 31: mills or the ow ner of a $60.(XH) home, if necessary, in August. By that time, officials hope to know Congressional intents on the $1.1 million. If it is dropped, the mill levy will have to be upped. $2!-$2- 4 TWENTY-ON- cost-savin- g E possibilities were presented with those attending asked to take the list and information to their groups, whether it be a church or a chamber of commerce or a city council, get additional input, and bring it back. Those meetings were set to begin this week. Proposals totalled $2.2 million. more than enough to meet the $1.6 million goal, but Supt. Lawrence Welling emphasized they were only suggestions. THE PROPOSAL that would save by far the most $942.(KH) was saved for last. It would increase the student-teache- r ratio ': students per class, on the average. Eliminating the string music program in elementary schools would save $100,000 while central office reorganization would save $211,800. placing junior high athletics on intramural $80,000. eliminating some district senior high athletic costs $ 3 .000 and reducing school nurse services $50,000. I OTHER CUTS would see a savings if driver education fees were raised from $5 to $15; $200,000 by reducing secretarial, custodial, mainte could mean scraping up $2.75 million. District officials are seeking to make up" for the $1.7 mil $ 5.0(H) IF THE state provided for the service, many cataloging services would have to be done locally or dropped. Those included book dotting" where different colors are placed on fiction books according to a code such as red for western and yellow for mystery. Both Miss Long and Miss Layton say that code helps those merely browsing through the fiction collection who might not consult the catalog. rent areas. The casual reader might miss some books, it is reasoned. nance and aides; $37, 5(H) by reducing two school counselors and $5().(HH) if textbooks and teaching supplies were reduced. District statistics listed ratios as follow s; pupil-teach- kindergarten, one to 24.5; 25; 22. 4-- 29; 7-- 26 and THOSE attending were assured the relatively small size classes for the first three grades would not be affected because state funding helps minimize student-teache- r ratios. And many other classes are smaller than average because they are specialized, such as foreign language or shop classes where only so many work stations are available. Supt. Welling said. Emphasizing that the problem centers on more than 874 funding loss Mr. Glines said. Our district is a grow ing dis- - 1 FARMINGTON Giving up processing operations at the Davis County headquarters library in Farmington would result in only a tradeoff, the incounty library board was formed Monday. THAT FACT surfaced after nearly two hours discussion on pros and cons in transferring processing from Farmington to the State Library Board offices on 21st South in Salt Lake City. State officials attending the meeting esti- mated 'h people might be required to fill added work if the Davis Library joined the system while local librarians said at most the same number of positions might be saved. The board opted to further study the matter and set p.m. in the county commis- sion chambers. Discussion was aired as part of findings presented by the state, county and Dr. Merle Lamson, a professor of library science at Brigham Young University. He was commissioned to complete an impartial study comparing the two processing systems and indicate which would profit the county most. RELUCTANT to give an answer with parties from both camps in attendance, he finally said he would probably go with the state, but did not elaborate. The study was asked by the library board after Librarian Jeanne Layton was reinstated several months ago. One contention raised in a letter used as a basis for her firing last fall said the county could save money if the state processung center was utilized. And Commissioner Morris F. Swapp, who also sits on the library board, had said he was told by the Davis County Schools Superintendent (then Bernell Wrigley) that the school district could save $100,000 if it joined the state. That move was taken nearly three years ago. BUT M ERE the county to join the state system, because of a budget cut mandated by the governor, it might not be possible to actually join the system until July 1, 1981. That would be the start of the first budget year after the next legislative session will meet to decide financing. Dr. Lamson's study indicated 23 steps followed from the time a book order is generated until it is jacketed, ready for shelving. Of those, the state could only provide five or six. County Chief Cataloger Sandi Long, who also conducted a study and responded to Dr. Lamson's report, said. THE STATE could classify and catalog a book, type catalog cards, add headings to cards and label and jacket books. But other procedures, including those with ordering, would have to be completed by the Davis Library, it was noted. And as Dr. Lamson noted, the state does not process -visual materials and cannot meet rush" orders for a book that could be obtained within a day by going to Salt Lake City. In fact. Miss Long and Miss Layton estimated 45 percent of processing activity would have to continue locally even if the state did the rest. audio- Other sophisti- cated procedures that the state wouldn't provide include cataloging books by the same author under the same name. Some authors use several pseudonyms, such as Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens. The authors name is taken from the title page and if it differs from one book to the other books may be placed in diffe UNDER THE state system a collection of plays would be cataloged under the general title while individual listings for each play w'ould be completed by Davis County. Patrons can consult a reader's guide but that may not be available or may discourage the patron from checking, the board was told. Speaking in support of the county's cataloging was Helen Sheffield, Kaysville, former head school district librarian. Whether the board decides to go with the state or not I w'ould hope these extra services wouldnt be eliminated. Users usually don't know about (other catalog sources) and the more cataloged a book is the long-rang- e e And while a building slump has hit the country, he added. Just as surely as we're sitting here it will take off again. The Legislature in the last session provided money to explore that problem." Set In Kaysville Annual spring cleanup dates for Kaysville city have been set by the city council for Monday. April 14 for residents east of Kaysville Main Street and Monday. April 2 for those residing west of Main Street. THE CITY cleanup trucks side at 8 a.m. on April 21. The cleanup must he out by the date specified lor your side of town as the city crews will only cover each street once. Anything put out alter spring cleanup is over, will not be hauled by the city will begin on the east side of Main Street on Monday. April 14 at 8 a.m. and on the west ALL REGULAR house and yard cleanup will be collected. hey w ill not take tree stumps, orchard trimmings, construction material, etc. These mav be disposed of at the North Davis refuse dump. All trash must be piled back of the curb line and placed out lor collection in such a manner that it can be readily loaded. more use you'll see out of the book. ANYONE PLACING debris out after the cleanup or failing to keep their property free of weeds, debris, etc., will be prosecuted, np 8 another meeting for Monday at IF FINANCIAL needs are met this year and next, additional revenue must be found for the future. Supt. Welling said. "It is a problem. It is anticipated in the next 10 years that in Utah school-agnumbers will double. How do we house, plan for and teach that number. Davis County is in the middle of that (growth)." Annual Spring Cleanup Day o By TOM BUSSELBERG trict while most other (nationally) are declining. We gain 500-1- . IKK) new students every year. We will open three new He elementary schools. added inflation as another problem. IVE SEEN high school students save disappointment time after time (at finding a book). The more success they have the more they'll come back." she added. Most libraries in the state utilize the state system. Exceptions are generally the larger library systems including Salt Lake City and County with partial use by Orem and Provo. Weber County, with a larger collection than Davis, uses the state system. DAVIS COUNTY does receive assistance from the state library for its bookmobile service, with about $40,000 paid from county sources and other monies provided by state and federal sources. DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL 197 B North Main St., Layton PHONE 376-913- 3 Published Weekly by CUPPER FOJSS CO. John Stahle, Jr., Publisher Second Class Postage Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4,50 per year M d SMi tinmw ss H 0wwtirrlpiiiiii tl Jt I" Mvanca) |