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Show I I I DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, MARCH 18, 1981 WEEKLY REFLEX Council Approves Ordinance To Apppoint Engineer Unfit Year Ahead Fir B is TOM Bl'SSF.LBERG FARMINGTON In ihe face of double digit inflation a general six percent school funding increase doesn't give Davis School District "a lot to work with," according to Supt. Lawrence Welling. IN AN interview Friday morning, only hours after the legislative session had closed, the superintendent said it was too early to know full impact of some of the financial steps taken, but he said decreases in some funding, including the kindergarten-third grade program intended to minimize class size, might mean some classroom size increases. Fourteen "special purpose optional programs" including instructional media centers, community education, elementary music and textbook and lab fees saw about a 33 percent funding reduction, he explained. FOR EXAMPLE, "class size reduction" fees were decreased from J5.059.200 for the current year to $3,438,284 and textbook and lab fee amounts from nearly $3 million to just over $2 million. About one-tent- h of that probably would be earmarked for Davis District, the superintendent said. The possibility of charging for textbooks "an option that will have to seriously be looked at." Dr. Welling said, noting books were rented "not too long ago" with "some merit" to that program. WELL HAVE to study it. There are two issues. What does it (fees) do to the educational program? What is the impact on parents? I can see some folks say if we have (textbooks), why not pay for them0 I can also see instructors telling me that three weeks of school have gone by and a child still hasn't purchased books." That text fee decrease comes at a time when textbooks have doubled in price, he added. GIFTED AND talented responsible parenthood funding are allocated based on grants submitted to state officials while bilingual education hinges on number of potential students. But all three areas are among those cut by 33 percent. And while the district will be able to draw on voted leeway funds, including some state assistance for the first tw o mills, come Jan. I, the amount possible isn't clear, Supt. Welling said. "Because of other legislation even if the board chooses to put it into place (up to three mills) between revaluation (property) and indexing we may not receive as much as we had ta tap mu hunter safety classes and several other groups at no charge. In addition, the range is frequently used by local law enforcement agencies for training and marksmanship qualification. By MARK D. MICKF.LSEN - non-prof- it The FARMINGTON Davis County Rifle Range appears to be "catching on" popularity. reIN THEIR first year-enport, submitted to the county commission, the Wahsatch Shooters Association revealed that the facility has experienced "fairly heavy use and a number of improvements during the remainder of the year. The range, opened Aug. 2. 1980, is operated entirely by volunteer range officers and d THE YEAR-EN- report states that during the first four months of operation 536 club members used the facility. 2821 members of the general public and an additional 163 hunter safety students took part in activities at the range. The gross income reported during the period was volunteer work parties, $4,956.40. Operating expenses and range improvements totalled $2,829.98. leaving a final 1980 balance of $2,126.42. according to Wahsatch Shooters Vice Pres. Alan Aoki. HE SAID the range is made available as a public service for MR. AOKI said the range ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL PRICE OF 3 HERITAGE STRIPPING 520 W. 1400 So., Bountiful 292-535- Oil A Decrease bridge project. The mayor said the job may be a permanent position, but said the council has the right to rescind the position at any time. UNDER THE new ordinance. the city manager makes the appointment and acts as the overseer of the position, mdrn pointed as one reason for the bonding. Plans to CLEARFIELD obtain a $30,000 bond to pay for the remaining construction on the Clearfield municipal building w ere accepted by the city council at their meeting. IN A JOINT agreement, the Clearfield Building Authority and city council voted in favor of the resolution and noted that the bonding is necessary to pick up the remaining balance of the building fee. Change orders in the building's construction during the last six months were pin- - ADDITIONAL use of portable classrooms may be looked at along w ith some things possibly no one has looked at he said. "In the early days of our growth we used vacant stores and basements in homes, but I think that's not in the best interest. We may have to learn to do some things (not now being done)." CITY ATTY. Alf told the council he found no legal problems after a thorough review of the bonding material. The resolution calls for a specific contract authorizing the completion of the building and includes any additional acquisitions, construction costs or equipment purchases. THE $30,000 bond will be issued through Zion's Bank, mdrn INCOME TAX In the Comfort of Your Home the handicapped. "We are more than happy." Com. Ernest Eberhard said. You far exceeded what we thought could be done," he told Mr. Aoki. I DONT know of anything we could do that you're not doing already," the commissioner added. The general public is invited to use the Davis County Rifle Range at a cost of $1 per person. FOR THAT extrance fee. says Aoki, "you can shoot for as long as you want." 13 Yrs. 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HE ATTRIBUTED the decrease, in part, to a new card filing system the policemen are using and the availability of the city's computer. The computer, he told the council, does not require the men to file specific cards on all offenses anymore. u 25 SAVE "We'll begin to see a pattern" in the number of offenses. Inflation took its toll on the city's robbery, theft and burglary victims, Chief Green explaining a $100,000 increase in the cost of 1980 stolen goods. BUT THE department managed a reduction of 5,000 gallons of fuel during the year, a feat Chief Green said was only possible through the increase of mileage per gallon. In 1980, he said the average patrol car increased mileage by approximately 1.1 mile per gallon. Chief Green verbally applauded the council for their smart computer purchase and said the city will be able to see for itself the cost efficiency of the police department from year to year. mdrn NOW! f 6580 13 WHITEWALL Plus S ffg. 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If Needed. buy or make llojsecleaning Sale Set For Join our unique classes day & night Pot Pourri & Specialty Gift Items Basket Specialists Flowers & Plants Galore & CONSIGNMENT ITEMS WELCOME TREASURE PEDLAR Beta 130 West Parrish Lane, Centerville 292-843- 7 CLASSIC RS next year, the chief said, cords of their daily activities, By Alpha ON STEELBELTED THE MEN are able to de- cipher how many times they go out on a call, however, and by HE SAID THE policemen are still required to keep re- Handicraft Silk TURNING TO ways to economize he said, "In relationship to the whole volunteer issue I think that's an area we need to look at and stretch our dollars. There's a time and a place for them. He said volunteer use has been left up to DONAL Townley MAYOR said the engineer will be appointed " wholly" for the Council Agree To $30,000 Bonding WE'LL aafflSR Ribbon staff-relate- d carpet for the benches. PLANNED improvements for this year include the installation of a public address system. a pistol shed, the purchase of rifles and pistol target stands and adjustable seats for the rifle range. Sound insulation will also be added as a defense against extensive noise, the rifle range will be extended from 85 to 100 yards, and 100 red cedar trees and shrubs are on order for planting. FUTURE PLANS include the building of a trap range and small bore range and the installation of shooting positions for NEARLY 1,215 hours of service was donated during 1980 by range officers, the report continues. In addition, completed facility improvements during the period ranged from the installation of No Trespassing" signs above the range, a storage shed trailer, range shoot individual schools because they know their own needs, but stressed their use must be cleared with teachers and others to assure their best use. "Certainly a lot of folks could add to a volunteer program. There are some excellent programs. THE HILL Field Elementary program, initiated by former Principal Lynn Stoddard was mentioned as a good example of what can be done. Coincidentally some board officials met recently with Salt Lake City School District volunteer program officials. "Year-'RounNoting the School" bill had passed, the superintendent said additional study would be needed on all options to house students. Our board has charged us with the responsibility to lead out on a study. The thing we need to do first of all is identify what our problems are and make projections and see how rapidly we are able to meet our building needs in the ususal way." d BIT EVEN with that increase economies are called for, he emphasized. "I think it has said to us over the years it's my feeling we have to be just as economical there even if they funded (transportation) 100 percent. cost increases he Looking at half percent in said about funding is necessary to pay for increment and lane changes, not counting any salary increases, Dr. Welling noted. proposed federal budget cutbacks because much of the money set aside for range development still remains in the budget. And he added, "We haven't gone ahead and spent it (budget) yet." 5 Across from Brattens EASTER GIFTS to That means busing elementary students living more than 'h miles from school and two miles for secondary students. ing benches to the laying of POLICE CHIEF Daren Otter Good through March odcki Speaking of transportation Supt. Welling said the increase was "in keeping with the times and added, "certainly 1 believe it's in their interest to cover the legal costs. Clearfield City Council has adopted an ordinance allowing them to appoint a city engineer. THE DECISION came after the council learned a city engineer must be assigned to solve problems on the proposed 800 North railroad bridge renovation as well as to meet specific grant requirements for the project. Without the appointment, city officials were told they would have to advertise for the position. But with an April deadline forthe final 800 North d Cold Chemical Patented Safe Strips completely rioats plained. will not be affected as much by 4 CHAIRS FOR THE ON THE bright side, utility and transportation allotments were raised 15 percent and a new program prov iding $311 .000 for transportation of the schools for the deaf and blind, were put into place, he ex- grant application, the council agreed they would not have time to screen the applicants. The CLEARFIELD M The volunteers of Weber County Hospital auxiliary will be holding a housecleaning sale on Friday, March 20 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This will be in the auditorium of the Weber County Hospital. 2700 W. 5600 S., Roy. 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