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Show JUNE 8, 1983 IMonth Coimiy Danis lleuis Journal Activities Slates Day Camp - LAYTON The Uinta Foundation Day Camp, a nonprofit enterprise, will start a ft program of camping and activities beginning June 13 and lasting to July 15. k CHILDREN from age 5 to early teens are invited to participate in the program. Cost for children under $10 will be $ 50. For children over ten the cost will be $180. The reason for this expense is to accommodate a camping trip of two nights in Southern Utah. Children over 10 will go to Moab and will camp overnight two nights in the LaSal mountains and then will run the Colorado River. 1 IT IS A very gentle stretch which was outlined to me personally by tour guides that have 20 years experience with the river. They have taken handicapped children on the trip. We are very excited, says Mrs. Loralee Despain, director of the Uinta Foundation. The group will also camp overnight in Arches National Monument. Sunday morning, they will take a guided tour of Devils Canyon. We do this by taking outings to Antelope Island, the Union Station, Weber State College and the Museum of Natural History, for example. The emphasis is not only on THE UINTA Foundation are mixed in the normal group and in the past they have benefited from just being in the camp. Mrs. Despain has a degree in Day Camp program gives children the opportunity to grow during the summer. It is set up to bring children together, teach them leadership skills and explore the world they live in. the activities but on each child's individual and personal growth. If we have gifted children, we teach them leadership. If they are already leaders, they teach other children, explains Mrs. Despain. Uinta Foundation for eight THE CAMP offers a parent night on Thursday evenings where parents get together with the counselors and Mrs. social work and marriage Despain and talk about how to raise children and give them high self esteem, a topic that Mrs. Despain has researched carefully. She plans to publish We a book on this subject. need parent input and support from them in order to do a good job, Mrs. Despain states. years. She is the president of the Utah Preschool Association. She has a background in counseling. WE HAVE had so many reports of raised self esteem and leadership development that I feel it is worthwhile to run the camp, says Mrs. Despain. HYPERACTIVE children therapeutic recreation from the University of Utah. She has been the president of the The camp program for children under ten offers swimming twice a week, movies at the Newgate Starships and arts and crafts twice a week. Friday is reserved for extended outings to Salt Lake and other places. Many of the counselors that worked with the day camp program will be returning. ANYONE interested in the program of leadership training in a day camp setting should call Loralee Despain at dmg 773-754- 4. Layton Ups Budget By 7 Percent - LAYTON About a seven percent budget increase is projected for the coming year as the Layton City Council has approved its $3,470,000 for the coming fiscal year that starts July 1. THATS up from $3,338,000 estimated for the current years expenditure and up by more than $1 million from the $2,218,712 budget for 1980. Major revenue sources in- clude nearly $1.3 million from the general property tax and $1,356,500 from general sales and use taxes. Federal revenue sharing will provide $300,000 while interest will pump in $123,404. EXPENDITURES are outlined in full at the bottom of this article, with more than a third of the budget going for police and law enforcement, at $1,188,621, $374,400 for parks and nearly $600,000 for streets and highways. The mill levy is set at 17.28 mills, the same as for the car-reyear. It includes a 2.28 assessment for libraries that would go to the county library nt fund if the city rejoins the county system. Currently, its being retained in a special library fund. AT PUBLIC hearings held as required by state law, no citizens attended Thursday evening's session where the budget was approved. Times were lean for city employees, being granted a scant 3.8 percent cost of living raise. Enterprise funds include such revenue sources as water and sewer and are not listed in the general budget. Right To Life Meets - The North LAYTON Davis Right to Life Chapter, a branch of the Right to Life of Utah, the state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the St. Rose of Lima Church, 85 Church Street, Layton. JUNE MARKS the first anniversary of the North Davis Right to Life Chapter. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the church. IN HONOR of the mothers attending the Wednesday meeting, each will receive a rose which is the symbol of the beauty of life. The Right to Life organizanont, tion is a non-profi- sectarian organization of indi- viduals who believe that all human life is a sacred, priceless gift. The logo reflects the belief that life is a continuum, all human beings, young and old, infirm and healthy, born and unbum have a right to live. the Layton Hills Mall Bazaar, the annual memorial for life and other collection and distrie materials bution of programs. RIGHT TO Life volunteers work through education and the political process. They believe the best way to defend the defensless is by being well informed. THIS YEAR the group is planning to take part in the Utah State Fair. Chairman for the North Davis Chapter is Ruth Tyler. is The secretary-treasure- r Isabel Trujillo. Rosalie Pair is the director. GUEST SPEAKERS at the monthly meetings include rep- resentatives from Birthright and other organizations with a concern ftr life who offer caring rather than destructive solutions to problem pregnancies. The chapter maintains a speakers bureau, participates in programs, seminars, fairs, life-issu- People who are interested in attending the Wednesday meeting are welcome. Those who would like more information about the organization and the programs it sponsors can 6 or write to the call North Davis Right to Life, P.O. Box 544, Layton, Utah 84041. 825-909- MRS. ROSALIE Pair, the director of the North Davis Chapter, says, Right to Life We are frail is and fail but it is our firm belief that to be truly our pr life stance must be one of caring and compassion. dmg pro-lif- e, -- Special Workshop ND ELEMENTARY OFFICERS Now installed as officers in the North Davis Elementary PTA Council are: front, Pat Berry, vice president, left; Debbie DeGeare, secretary and Susan Bemis, parent and family life commissioner; middle, Larry Wilson, superintendents representative; Roberta Dyson, president and Shirley Pearson, principals representative; back, Kathy Isakson, left, membership commissioner and Laretta Beesley, services commissioner; Leslie Wallace, treasurer and Janae Manning, teacher representative, were both absent. For PTA Held LAYTON - Over 200 elementary school PTA workers belonging to the Davis Central-North Council attended a special school of instruction on June 2 at the E.G. King School in Layton. THEME FOR the conference was Discover the Gift in h and find. Every Child-searc- Action Prevents Flooding LAYTON - Last Thursday evening at the Layton City -- council meeting, Councilman David Pratt brought the council members up to date on the flooding situation in Layton. He also presented a motion to the council commending the public works employees and other city employees on the way they handled potential flood hazards in Layton. MR. PRATT stated there areas of concern in East Layton east of Highway 89 on Valley View Drive and Fernwood Drive. City crews delivered loads of sand to these trouble spots. Residents filled sand bags and placed them along streets and around their homes. w ere some Mr. Pratt stated there was some erosion to property but no damage to homes. VALLEY VIEW drive has it is sandbag- - been closed and DAV1S NEWS JOURNAL 197 North Mala Layton. Utah 84041 Phone 546-473- 5 Published weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. John Stahie, Jr.Publisher Ente'ed and Second Class Postage Pad at Layton. Utah Subscription - 450 per year both sides. The quick action of city employees prevented flooding on the west side of Valley View Drive. At least two ged on very willing to give support during the flooding period. LAYTON CITY has offered the use of several pieces of equipment to communities in South Davis County if and when the equipment is needed. city-own- Mr. Cobum said any flooding problems in Layton should be reported through the police department, dmg Invited guests included Sheryl Allen, president erf the Davis County School Board, Dee Forbes, vice president of the school board and Dr. Raymond Briscoe, Bruce Par- ry and Robert McIntosh, school board members. Dee Bumingham, executive director of the Davis Education Association; Dr. Lawrence Welling, school superinten dent; Jim Hill, physical education-- supervisor for the district and Dr. Larry Wilson, social studies supervisor were also in attendance. health THE UTAH Congress of Parents and Teachers were represented by Donna Davies, president; Lenora Plothow, president elect; Kay Rich, secretar-y- ; Elaine McKay, vice president for Region III; Dell Jean Cook, leadership vice president; Janice Ridges, director for region III; Edrice Christensen, Association director, region III; Berdine Harman, secretary for region III; Yvonne Brown, president north secondary council and Roberta Dyson, North elementary council president. The program for the day consisted of two workshop sessions and a special presidents group work skills workshop. PRINCIPALS attended a workshop entitled Principal-PTPartnership. It was conducted by Dr. Larry Wilson. Other workshops were for the different elected officials in the local elementary school PTA organization and for local school PTA board members. THE PTA officers from 27 elementary schools were vited to attend. The Utah Congrese of in Pa- rents and Teachers have selected PTA Works" a- their theme for 1983-8dmg homes on Fernwood Drive were saved because of the extra efforts of Layton City employees, Mr. Pratt stated. MAYOR LEWIS G. Shields informed the council that Layton City has developed an emergency plan and the police department, fire department and public works people are "ready to go when it is necessary." Designated evacuation centers have been determined. The Mayor said that Layton City is constantly being surveyed by helicopters to immediately detect changes in snow appearance and changes in the water color of streams. These are the early signs of potential mud slides. FLOOD CONTROL offi- cials report Laytons canyons and foothills appear to be in good shape. There is little danger of slides and extensive flooding in Layton, the Mayor said. Public works director Terry Coburn, complimented the city council members especialPratt on their support during this crisis period. He also said city employees in other departments and volunteer residents have all been ly Mr. Groundwork Laid For New School By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON -- - Construction of a new Layton Elementary school on West Gentile street could easily start this fall. The last hurdle in a long series of up and down negotiations between the Layton City government officials and the Davis County Board of Education was jumped last Thursday evening when the city council members unanimously voted to allow Mayor Lewis G. Shields to sign the legal deeds and agreements that would transfer portions of the of ground where the Layton Elementary School now sits from city and LDS Church ownership to the ownership of the school district. THE SCHOOL district in exchange has deeded portions of the property they formerly owned to the city. For many years the school ground property was jointly owned by the LDS church, the school district and the city. When the school district decided to construct a new school building just west of the existing school, it was necessary for the three owners to do some property trading. LAYTON CITY wanted more than just a change of boundaries and a series of record easements. City officials wanted to negotiate with the school district on other property swaps within Layton City. Of special interest to the city was the old Verdeland Park school building and grounds. For many years, city officials have tried to convince the school district to dispose of this property to the city. Two weeks ago, the city council members voted to table action on the Layton Elementary School property documents until a firm commitment was received from the school district officials that negotiations would proceed on other land trade possibilities. ON WEDNESDAY, June 1 Layton government officials met with Dr. John S. White, assistant superintendent in charge of buildings and grounds, to go over past correspondence and events leading up to the present time. Thursday evening, Mayor Shields read the following letter to the city council members for their approval. IF POSSIBLE, I would like to convey two items of information to you and the council. 1. There is some urgency in calling for bids for constructing a new school at the Gentile Street location. Construction must begin quickly if the school is to be ready for the opening of school in late August 1984. We would like to meet that completion date if at all possible. 2. 1 indicated in a letter written on Nov. 10, 1982 that members of the Board of Education and the Administration are aware of your desire for space around city hall. We are willing to sit down and study our respective appraisals regarding all of the properties involved and come to an agreement on values. Following that we are willing to discuss all ways of making it possible for Layton to acquire the Verdeland Park School building and surrounding acres. We, as a public body as you are, are faced with constraints both from a legal and prudent standpoint. We are, however, ready to begin immediately to explore all possible ways to meet both of our needs within Layton City. I HOPE this will help us move the situation along quickly. Councilman Golden Sill who has long been an advocate for city ownership of the Verdeland Park property made the motion to accept Dr. Whites letter subject to approval from the district school board and to authorize Mayor Shields to sign the legal documents that would complete the Layton Elementary School property and transfers and set up the proper legal easements. MR. SILL stated, Action from the school board members on Dr. Whites letter would shift the decision to the elected officials. School Board Vice President, Dee Forbes was in attendance at the council meeting he told the council It is the intention of the board of education that the Verdeland Park property be exchanged to Layton City as soon as the city has need for it and as soon as the school district can abandon it. There will be no problem in getting an endorsement of Dr. Whites letter from the school board. BIDS FOR construction of the new Layton Elementary school will be let soon after the first school board meeting in July. The completion date is August 1984. dmg Him 2 |