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Show 4 WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 25, 1980 Sunset Weeds Need Inspector United Way Holds Years Annual Kickoff At Hill AFB B TOM BUSSELBERG - HILL AFB The United Way is a miracle organization of people helping people. IT IS loving and helping peo- ple, several hundred Davis County residents were told Friday during the annual kickoff for the United Way by Rulon G. Craven, keynot speaker. It w as held at the base Noncommissioned Officers Club. group Tern Christensen, Development Center marketing specialist said, "United Way made it possible for us to get evaluating equipment (for students at the center). "Elaine excelled in everything she did. She used as an example Mrs. Olney's ability to feed herself with her feet. But while attending the Development Center she would have others feed her becuse. "I didn't want to offend anyone." The executive secretary to LDS Quorum of the Twelve compared philosophy behind United Way to the second of the Ten Commandments: "Love thy neighbor as thyself." "It's no more than loving people thats what United Way is." the MRS. OLNEY explained that she wanted to attend school w hen she w as 6 or 7 but the students made fun of her and she finally had to teach herself at home. "I taught myself to do things for myself things 1 never dreamed of (doing). BIT HE emphasized the message ol the charitycoordinating organization must he spread enthusiastically to gain support where it might not otherwise be given. Noting that enthusiasm doesnt come automatically Mr. Craven cited four ways to achieve enthusiasm: gain knowledge, believe and act as you believe and act as you believe about United Way; maintain a positive attitude about it and establish goals. I HE MORE you know about something the more excited you become, he said. "Usually the problem is because of a lack of know ledge you didn't pay the price to gain For two Kaysville residents, Don and Maxine Miner, the challenge of the business world has moved them Shaklee distributorship to their from their home-baseown store on Main Street. Known as Miner Enterprises, the store offers Shaklee products, combined with a construction consulting service. Mr. Miner is shown here tidying up a bit. NEW KAYSVILLE it. d BUSINESS KAYSVILLE Like hundreds of Main Streets throughout America, the Kaysville city center is feeling the pinch of the inevitable shopping mall. of its residents, the challenge of the BUT FOR two business world far outweighs the apparent disadvantages of dewindling inner-cit- com- y ' merce. Don and Maxine Miner had been working out of their home as Shaklee distributors, but decided that a small store would give them additional support in the business. Like many local merchants in the downtown area, their first couple of weeks in business have been slow. THEIR objective, in pur- chasing space on Main Street, "to make it an easy and convenient place to purchase products as going to the local drugstore, Mr. Miner said. Most other Shaklee sponsors work from their homes, he added, and often run short of some inventory items. The Miners believe, as Don said, that when people find a is constant, readily available source of supply, theyll patronize the store. He is an assistant supervisor in the Shaklee chain and says the two of them hope to be full supervisors within a couple of months. The advantage is that supervisors buy directly from the com- pany, rather than moving through other sponsors. THE REAL CATCH to the Miner business, however, is not just that they are striving toward the commonplace "American Dream" of ow ning their own company, but that their general hope is to generate more and more commercial traffic in the downtown area. To supplement their Shaklee distrib- utorship, Mr. Miner has opened, in the same office, a construction remodeling consulting firm. He calls it "a new concept" in assistance for the home HE SAID the service will cover any construction project people want to do, from building an entire house to merely finishing off a basement. Consultants will help the individual, he said, from the initial planning through the completed job. This includes the actual preparation of the plans, estimates of the cost and even suggested ways of obtaining Citizen Group Report On Budget Reductions FARMINGTON A citizens committee recommends that fees for damaged books be retained by the Davis School District while reduction in teachers per pupil and elementary string instrument fees could be damaging. WE ARE part of a small citizens group, mostly want to see the Voted Leeway come through, said spokesperson Dell Jean Cook. She said the group had studied the fees imposed and felt more fees might be necessary if the leeway doesnt pass. In a presentation to the Davis School Board last week she said preliminary findings indicated "many of the cuts and fees w ere good and should remain, namely the fines for lost and damaged books; the fees for supplies; the elemina-tio- n of towel service; the of competitive football, softball and baseball in junior high. THE GROUP also voiced favor with the drivers education fee increase but added in a prepared handout, W'e would like to see drivers education removed from the school entirely and left to the private sector. The group also said it felt reductions in secretaries, custodians, maintenance personnel and school nurse hours will probably not have a direct adverse influence on the reductions, including the inin classroom size broght on by fewer teachers. The cutting of approximately crease has 40 teaching positions in- creased an already serious problem. Many more clas- srooms, both elementary and secondary, are seriously overloaded. OUR PROBLEMS result from the fact class size in Davis District last year was already slightly above state average and that Utahs average is the highest in the nation. With this years added load, the Davis District average class size will now be one of the highest in the state, the handout continued. Despite conscientious efforts by the district administration and principals to evenly distribute the load, there are this year primary grades with 29 and 30 students, interwith 35 mediate grades (4-and more students and regular academic classes in our seconstu5 dary schools with dents. (1-- 6 40-4- THE PROBLEM d when enrollment increased by ,200 rather than by the anticipated 800, Mrs. Cook said. wascom-paounde- 1 Noting the Davis District will be the only one charging a string music participation fee this year, she said, There is already evidence the $60 a year fee is undermining this program. program. AND THEY said evaluation of the effect of counselor cuts, increased summer school fees, loss of homebound teachers and junior high athletic fee participation could not yeat be determined bu they said elimination of a deputy superintendent could make the school district administration less available to the public. But the group had definite misgivings about some other OUR ENROLLMENT down at least is one-thir- Perhaps, if music fees must be assessed, the secondary students, especially vocal students, could pay a fee instead of such a high string fee. Vocal students could better afford a fee since they are not required to buy an instrument. She said further the high school sports fees, ranging financing for the project. MR. MINER said the consultants will go right to the job site and provide instructions for the worker. The company has also agreed to work with to cover work that the individual cannot do himself. "I dont know of anyplace in the United States that offers these type of services for individuals who do their own work, he said. p THE KEY to the whole plan, the businessman said, "is that the service enable individuals to accomplish the construction effort more efficiently and for less cost than if they do it by themselves. The Miner store and consulting business is located near the Kaysville Theatre on South Main, mdm Reason Enough The fact that figures dont lie is a good reason to stick to a diet. Courier, Waterloo, la. -- ' All things are possible to those who believe in the future. We can change and influence people's lives for good. You'll hear excuses from employers about the recession, etc. (lhat they cant contrti-butbut believe in United Way and touch them in a way they will want to contribute. POSITIVE attitude will overcome apathy and indifference. "Attitude will determine success in United Way," Mr. Craven said. "We must make a difference by establishing and achieving goals. They must be specific. memorable and attainable. Referring to GPA, usually meaning grade point average, he said it should stand for goals, plan and action. A AS YOU establish goals youll have a direct influence. This is the democratic process of people helping people," Mr. Craven added. Also addressing the group was Elaine Dart Olney, recipient of the Governor's Golden Key Award for the Handicapped in 1980. The Clearfield resident suffers from cerebral palsy and attended the Davis County Development Center. EXPLAINING Mrs. Olneys appearance to the United Way "Im 50 years old and still learning what 1 Im should." she said. She has learned to thread a needle, type and do scores of other tasks, all with her feet. An ordinance SUNSET snag, requiring the city to have an appointed weed inspector, is being blamed as the reason Sunset officials haven't acted to clean up the city's noxious weeds. BUT AT Thursday 's council meeting, Mayor Norm Sant ended the complaints with the appointment of Fire Chief Arnold Satterlee to the position. Unanimously accepted by the council, the new inspector will have the power to inspect offensive areas and issue warrants to the landowners in violation. It was noted earlier, and because of the ordinance, that the city should appoint someone to take care of the job so that the city could not be accused of trespassing on property without legal right. THE CITYS attorney . Steven Bailey, informed the council that several com- plaints will be filed this week against weed violators as a result of the ordinance. "We have sent out the notices, he said, "and now we have the authority to enforce them. HE SUGGESTED that the council have someone take pictures of the offensive weeded areas, so in the case of a court action, the city would have ample evidence against the landowners. Mayor Sant, anxious to take action, said the city has been stalled in their effort to take care of the problem. "Because of the ordinances and because of the appointments," he said, the city has been unable to take legal action on the matter. NOW, WITH the inspector and Atty. Bailey's legal adv ice, the city can get the job done before winter sets in. he noted. There was some worry by the council earlier that without an inspector, the city would be unable to legally go onto a violator's land. Under the rules of the ordinance, have been proper, mdm THE DEVELOPMENT Center gave me a chance to learn and do other things. My Stranger Play husband (Walter) also has helped me," Mrs. Olney said. "I am not handicapped. People who said they can't they're handicapped." DAVIS COUNTY Campaign Chairman Jim Bruff also addressed the group and said one big feature of United Way is local use of monies collected. "One of the most important things in that it is de- voted to people helping people." The campaign was already off and running at the kickoff with some $31,767 already contributed, or nearly 10 percent of the 333.000 coal. UNITED WAY county officials include: Loren D. Martin, president: Larry G. Burdett, director; Gary Mayfield, vice chairman from north Davis and Alrnon J. Flake, vice chairman of south Davis. Some 80 agencies receive aid from United Way including the Utah affiliates of the American Cancer Society and Utah Heart Association. Money Saving Tips Save steps by placing a big spool low on the screen door so the toddler can learn to open the door for himself. For rich brown gravy, add up to a tablespoon of instant coffee. It will not leavy any tast of coffee. Whipped butter or margarine goes further with a large family. One pound equals 6 containers , sticks, or tw o or 3 cups. Opens At Layton High "Stranger." an original musical comedy written and directed by Larry Oliverson with music by Sonnet Allen, will open Sept. 26 and play through the 27th at Layton High Schools Little Theatre. Tickets are $3 per person and will be available at the door. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Arnell describes the play as a cross between "West Side and "Godspell." Story According to Arnell it deals w ith the emotions expressed in West Side Story, that of hatred and that it provides a message. love for mankind, story of two groups who have found the best way to shelter themselves from, "the pain of life is to hide those feelings under a layer of hatred. They have found that by building up a large facade they can shield themselves from the problems of growing up. Their philosophy is to, "hit before you get hit," and to "cheat others before they cheat you." In the story a man known by no one comes to town. His mission is to try to change a lifetime of negative influences, and to get these people to return to some of the qualities they began life with and somehow got lost along the way. He tries to teach them to trust again, to feel again, and to once again learn to love thy neighbor. DIRECTOR Larry Oliverson states, "The plot is found to be rather heavy but the show tells the story through wit and song. Making it a show' that all ages can enjoy. Assistant director Cindv THIS SHOW is being presented by LCT Productions, a Davis County Community Theatre group which pre- sented the play last year in the Layton area and decided to do the play again with the added challenge of traveling. The show opens at Shire West Theatre in Salt Lake (915 W. UK) S.) on Sept. 29. The Salt Lake performance w ill be a special family night performance with tickets specially priced at $11 per family. The show will then travel to Weber State College Celler Theatre on Oct. 4. COSTUMES were designed by Beverly Choate and the dances were choregraphed by Barbara Richardsen. Special musical arrangements composed by Mark Robinette. With Kathy Mikelson, Bruce Reeves, and Lisa Almond as assistants to the director. The leading roles are played by Dan Glad, Bob Bedore, Michelle Mrs. Cook said. "We feel the actual costs of drill teams, flag groups, pep clubs and cheerleading. "Paying for camps, uniforms, gifts for team members and decorating houses of team members will cost a member between $300 and $500 and we feel the district should investigate and set a limit." tb Utah DUP Members To Attend Convention THE SESSIONS are open to all members of the DUP and tickets will be available at the doors, kj Like many sister PTAs throughout the state, the Crestview Elementary officers are ready to work. This .; years members are (back, to r) Carolyn Rigby, Annette Wilson, Individual Improvement; Carolyn Brimhall, publicity; Kathy Olsen, Fund-raisin(middle, to r) Pat Peterson, president; Susan Moon, room representatives; Pauline Brough, vice president; (front, 1 to r) Sandy Doty, historian; Kenneth Bullock, principal. 1 g Almond, Long, and Doug Ruth. district should assess the 1 similar to "STRANGER" tells the aren't currently considered, NEW PTA OFFICERS Its "Godspell" in that it talks of kindness, compassion, and from $10 to $22, "could easily cost an active athlete over $50 each year. And a football palyer must pay $86 when equipment is added to the fee while a family with more than one athlete could pay several hundred dollars in fees, shoes, insurance and uniform fees. FEES SHOULD be assessed for some related areas that Davis County DUP members are invited to attend the National DUP Convention to be held at the Hotel Utah in the grand ballroom on Oct. 3. THE FIRST session will begin at 9:30 a.m. with discussion on the new lesson material, An Enduring Legacy, Volume III. At 2 p.m., there will be an outstanding illustrated lecture, Women, Children and Family Life on the Pioneer Trail. This lecture will be given by Dr. Stanley Kimball, a former Farmington resident who has written five books on Mormon history and four books on East European history as well as more than fifty articles. their trespassing without the inspector's warrant would not Sec.-Treas- Terry |