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Show i;uj auvjvjji Offer Davis Youth Computer Training FOR THE first two weeks of the program, students are in Millions of class for six hours per day, LAYTON Monday through Thursday. young peoplcacross the nation will have their eyes glued to There, the students learn basic video computer terminals for. computer commands and hours at a time this summer. theory. Later instruction includes tests, timed writings Some will be blasting alien inand simulation exercises and vaders into oblivion; some will be weaving their way through projects to sharpen word processing speed and accuracy. complex mazes. The financialAfter the first two weeks, ly conscious may be balancing a checkbook or an allowance the schedule changes. Students spend two days in the budget. classroom and two days at a work site getting practical FIFTEEN Davis County youngsters, however, will be business experience. Only at their terminals learning a public agencies are permitted to use the students and skill that may one day get them most of the Davis County stua better job. For the first time ever, the dents work for the school district. Davis County Employment LN THE field, some of the and Training office is sponsorstudents just do basic secretaing a federally funded program rial work while others do teaching word processing skills to county youth. straight data processing," said By MARK FOTHERLNGHAM - class instructor Debbie ACCORDING to Program Coordinator Rosie Martinez, the word processing class is a federal CETA program available to year olds classi1 fied as .economically disadvantaged." k the program combines classroom instrucnine-wee- Hymas. The students are paid $3.35 per hour for both classroom and work site time. Because the students are paid to learn, Mrs. Hymas has noticed a distinct difference between the attitude of students in the CETA class and her regular Layton High School business classes. tion and training to familiarize students with the requirements for a good word processor operator. With the introduction of low cost computer and word processing equipment, these skills could become valuable resources for companies, large and small, that handle large amounts of IVE BEEN amazed at how well behaved and motivated these kids have been, she said. They treat it more like a job than a class. Another reason may be because the students realize that because of their status, they correspondence. may never again have the low-inco- opportunity to learn these skills. A two-da- y word processing clinic can cost hundreds of dollars in the private sector. When some people hear of federal programs for the eco- nomically disadvantaged, they think the students are somehow mentally deficient as well. That certainly isnt the case here, said Mrs. Hymas. These are sharp kids. Theyre working hard to gain a skill that will make them employable. SHE ADDED that one of her students was valedictorian of her high school class. Some of the students become so involved with their projects that they work straight through their break periods. Since this is the programs first year, there are no statistics to show how successful it might be. Program officials are confident, however, that those who complete the program will have a definite advantage when they try to enter the business world. MRS. HYMAS explained that even a business without computers will look favorably on someone with experience on an up to date terminal, especially if they have plans to add computer capability in the fu- ture. The class uses newly instal- led computer equipment at Layton High School. By fall, all Davis County high schools should have similar equipment which Mrs. Hymas calls as as many college facilities. WE USE the Alpha- micro system. It is basically an educational computer system, she said. Although it is ' different from the systems used in business, she explained that the skills learned in the class are easily transferable to any of the myriad word processing systems on the market today. One challenge Mrs. Hymas has faced in the program has been teaching a deaf student. After some initial problems in communicating, she found that the best way to instruct her was through the terminal itself. THE TRAINING program used by the computer has a question and answer format that the student could respond to directly, and extra explanations could be typed on the terminal next to her. She may need some more help initially, but there is no reason why she cant do as well as anyone else, said Mrs. Hymas. She added that the class may one day serve two purposes. Besides learning word processing skills, the students could do real word processing tasks for the other CETA programs in the county. SO, VIDEO aliens may have nothing to fear from 15 Davis County youth this summer, but if youre looking for someone who can zip out a perfect business letter, Mrs. Hymas can tell you who to call. Antelope Island Causeway from Syracuse to the Utah State Park on the northern tip of Antelope Island appears passable in this photo despite debris along the roadway - but the causeway, only access to the park, is closed to the public because of road damage closer to the island. - CAUSEWAY CLOSED By GARY R. BLODGETT -- He explained that it will cost excess of $350,000 to repair the damaged road on the gravel base that exists. in ANTELOPE ISLAND -The causeway from Syracuse to Great Salt Lake State Park on the northern tip of Antelope Island is still closed - and probably will be closed to public travel for the remainder of the season. -- THE CAUSEWAY is presently the only public access to the Great Salt Lake State Park, thus the park facilities will remain dormant until the road is repaired. Just how long the causeway will be closed is anyones guess, according to representatives of the Utah Department of Transportation. JIM DEATON, District One director of UDOT, said not only is there extensive damage to about four miles of the causeway, UDOT and Utah Park and Recreation Department officials are not yet certain how the road should be repaired. Fifteen Davis County youth are involved in a federally funded puter word processor training course this summer. The CETA sored course uses both classroom instruction and provide skills that may one day lead to a better career training to CLEARFIELD - Last week was definitely a low point for those opposed to the Davis County Waste Disposal project. Besides failing for the second time to block a conditional use permit for the plant (see related story), the group is also faced now with the rejection of its initial petition to put the issue to a e vote. the document because it in no way meets the definition of an Initiative Petition. i -- city-wid- ACCORDING TO city officials, the problem stems from the way the documents were prepared. They contendthat each person who gathered names for the petition sheets should have signed as witnesses to the documents. Instead, each witness line is signed by either Shirley or Kenneth Reed, members of the opposition group. Ms. Reed said that although she gnd her husband had not gathered all the names personally, they had previously been certified by the state to oversee those who did gather them and were thus authorized to sign the petition sheets. THIS PETITION, as submitted, will not fly, There is no said Mayor Pro Tern Kay Chandler. the ballot." it on be can put way In a letter to the city council, Clearfield City Attorney Alf Van Wagenen also advised the rejection of 1 HE EXPLAINED that instead of asking for a change in a specific law, the petition merely asks for a vote to accept or reject the issuance of a conditional . use permit. Thus, the petitioners are seeking the right to vote on a specific administrative act and such action is not the proper subject of an initiative petition, said Mr. Van Wagenen. MS. REED, however, said that the intent of the petition was to change the wording of the ordinance which now allows a burn plant to be built in an A- -l zone as a conditional use. The opposition group had earlier said that if their petition was rejected, legal action would definitely be considered. Opposition member Jim Hurst said that because the city never informed the group of time limits and necessary procedures for the petition, their due process was interfered with. .MR. VAN WAGENEN, however, said that the city is not responsible to council citizenson referen-dum- s and petitions and that the group should have contacted their own legal council. t Transportation. SO THE waiting period could be long - perhaps years. It is not a high priority project and UDOT has overspent its budget for highway repairs because of extensive damage caused by statewide flooding this spring. Meanwhile, officials will play a waiting game, waiting -- for the lake level to drop, which is not expected to occur fpr a long time. If the decision - THESE FUNDS at least for the time being are not available. If money becomes available, a lot of landfill will be needed to repair the damage or raise the base. Of the road damage caused by the Using lake being whipped by wind and rain, only a small section was left intact between the bridge (where the Jordan River enters the bay) to the north tip of the island. - MR. DEATON said the road has been repaired sufficiently to handle emergency vehicles but the road is closed to all other travel. Davis County and Forest Service vehicles used the road - last week to battle a large storm-relate- d fire that burned over several thousand acres. MEANWHILE, park offi ONLY TWO of the six State Park and Recreation rangers assigned to the island have remained at the State Park during the summer. The other four were reassigned to other locations, it was explained. When open to the public, the park offers a variety of attractions - some of which are common only to this park. Swimming in the Great Salt Lake is popular among visitors, and there are several outstanding scenic attractions available to -- tourists. For By By MARK FOTHERINGHAM funds. BUT IF the lake does not recede, as expected, it may be necessary to raise the road-bas- e to prevent future damage to the causeway. This will cost an estimated $13 million. Mr. Deaton says the district office of UDOT does not have funds for repairing the road and if approval is given, that approval will have to come from the State Department of cials say the closure of the park is costing the state about $10,000 per month in revenue from tourists who pay a fee to enter the State Park. In addition to the causeway, the boat marina at the northern tip of the State Park also was severely damaged, according to park officials. Beaches and some structures also suffered damage by the rising lake and extensive repairs will have to he made, before the park is reopened. Davis Seeking Funds comspon- Clearfield Rejects Petition For Vote On Bum Plant Site is made to raise the roadbase, at least a majority of that money ($13 million) will have to come from emergency relief TOM BUSSELBERG - A near FARMINGTON 60,000 application for federal funds has been filed for con- struction improvements at the South Branch library that would assist handicapped and mean a better bookdrop service. COUNTY LIBRARY Direc- tor Jeanne Layton handcarried the application to the state library board offices in Salt Lake City, Friday, officially putting the countys bid for some of the $313,000 funds against other systems from across the state. County commission Chairman Glen Saunders has assured her the county will supply the mandatory equal match in funds, with a tax mill of a levy increase of mill sufficient to generate those monies, Library Board Chairman Evan Whitesides noted in Monday mornings regular board meeting. two-tent- ALTHOUGH MS. Layton said she had no indication when word might be received on the project, it includes redoing the stairway to the basement for better accessibility by those with physical problems other than if they were sufficiently handicapped to need use of the planned elevator. In addition, two operable the auditorium, allowing three walls would be placed in groups to meet simultaneously or facilitating use of the entire room, although thats needed only about 15 percent of the time, she says. We would propose to en- large and relocate the book- - t she explained further, bookmobile saw an eight pernoting it would be moved from cent increase, although the adjoining the west front entr- bookmobile ran only 14 days in ance adjacent to the driveway June and was not Operational with a chute leading to a room for several days. In the north, drop, where the state operates the bookmobile, Layton useage increased seven percent but dropped by eight percent elsewhere. under the stairway. CALLING THE countys chances she notes a couple big proposals but said unemployment rates and ability to assist con- struction employment up- swings are determining factors with more employment in both Weber and Salt Lake counties and each has submitted pro- jects for expansion. Originally, the county had hoped to seek the $150,000 limit for construction of a new Layton headquarters but several snags shoved that to the wayside, Mr. Whitesides recalled. The county commis- Kmmlk Mr. and Mrs. Marion Thompson attended the funeral service of their son Gail Toone held in Golden, Colo, on Friday at 1 p.m. Mr. Toone was 44 years old and died July 26. e Mr. and Mrs. Jay F. returned from a weeks Cuili-mor- vacation trip to Grand Canyon, Ariz. and the National Parks in Southern Utah. Welcoming their third child sion didnt feel it could come and third daughter into their up with a $150,000 match and. talks with Layton about re- home are Mr. and Mrs. Craig of Kaysville. Ambree turning to the county system Taylor have been stalled because City was bom on July 16 at the St. Councilman Bob Stevenson Benedicts Hospital weighing 8 lb. 5 oz. At home are Clytie has been unavailable. and Brooke. Mrs. Taylor was the former HE NOTED that Mr. Stevensons interest is still Reva Walker of Kaysville. Grandparents are Mr. and strong but said a meeting with Com. Saunders wouldnt be Mrs. Verl A. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Taylor all of possible until A continued climb in circuKaysville; one greatglation figures was noted at all randmother, Mrs. Drucilla three libraries, up 28 percent at Taylor of North Farmington. Houseguests for the holiday the north branch, to nearly weekend of Mr. and Mrs. in volumes borrowed 17,000 Gayle Larkins and family were June while south branch continued to lead in volume-- up 17 Miss Mary Ann Secody and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. percent, to 21,827. The headTuba City, quarters branch, meanwhile, Loydd Secody of Ariz. 20 grew by just under percent Mary Ann made her home to 6,980. mid-mont- THE SYSTEM as a whole grew by 20 percent while he with the Larkins family while she was attending school on the Indian Placement program. Attorney and Mrs. Gary Sargent and their family spent a week at Philmont, New Mexico where they vacationed at the Scout Ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Holt and their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Lue McCann and two sons Ryan and Kevin spent a week at their summer cabin at West Yellowstone, Mont. En route home Mr. and Mrs. Holt picked up their other two grandchildren Kimberly and Rodney Peart in Brigham City to visit for five days before they returned to their home in Denver, Colo. Kimberly and Rodney had been in Brigham City visiting their other grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Peart. Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams returned from vacationing two days at Lava Hot Springs, Ida. Its a son for Mr. and Mrs. David Chavez of Kaysville with the arrival of David Scott at the McKay-De- e Hospital on July 8 weighing in at 6 lb. 13 oz. He is being welcomed home by a little brother Michael and sister Jennifer. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Garcia, Clear-fi- e and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chavez of Salt Lake City. |