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Show AUGyST 24, 1983 Some Disapprove Of New Deadline For inaer&arten starts MoreMndemts T MeMused9 BmtdBeddes By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor FARMINGTON Thankst to the persistence of some north county residents and continued efforts by school officials, more youngsters will be bused this fall. MATTER of fact, thanks to a board of education vote, about 300 more youngsters in Centerville, East Layton and Clinton will receive busing. Itll mean some reshuffling of funds and rerouting, but after more than 90 minutes, discussion with some comment from about 100 parents in attendance, the was received a petitioned by two parental groups. AS A Theresa Wheatley of W. 1200 N, in Clinton, and Leonard Millgate, of the Cherry Lane area in east Layton, both asked for reconsideration of busing possibilities after the board passed a revised list two weeks ago. THEIR BEHIND-THscenes discussion and rechecking the point totals in the new. transportation valuation system worked out committee over the past by a seven or eight months led to an okay from the board, lowering the point total for busing eligiblity from 580 to 530. Those lucky students live in the Holt School area of Sunrise Subdivision, represented by Mrs. Wheatley; East Layton, including those south of 1300 N. west of Emerald Drive and Kays Creek, Heather Heights and Hillsboro areas. In addition, 65 students attending Centervilles Stewart Elementary will get 0 N. busing, living from ButRichard Transportation Supervisor ler said it may mean bringing three-fomore buses into regular use but may possibly not mean adding any drivers, indicating the district prides itself on heavy use 3.2 routes per bus vs. two before he took over. Our schedule is so tight there arent a lot of gaps, emphasizing only a few buses sit around for any length of time. E seven-memb- er 1400-160- ur IN PLEADING her case, Mrs. Wheatley t. s. By TOM BUSSELBERG reiterated the problem posed in the Aug. 2 meeting Cemetery Road, the street rated for students to travel and noted by Dr. Butler as the shortest route mandated by state law that must be followed, is impassable much of the time. Instead, students travel 1300 N. 1000 W. but she questioned the advisability of students crossing railroad tracks that have been deemed unsafe for buses to traverse. If its too hazardous for a school bus its too hazardous for our children, especially kindergarteners. On top of that, the 8th North bridge in Clearfield wont be done until Oct. 1, or later, she said, leading Dr. Butler to say, right now there isnt any choice. In June, they said it would be done Aug. 1. 1 stopped in in July and they said Aug. 15.1 dont think theres any hope before Oct. 1 , if then. I just hope (its done) before the snow flies. FARMINGTON An east Bountiful mother is less than happy about the new Sept. 1 statewide cutoff date for to enter kindergarten. TERRY CHRISTENSEN told the Davis Board of Education last week she has been it always seem vidually to the depot level mechanics. Timely repair of the slats is needed to keep the aircraft flying as the slats are located on the outside of the -- by relying on suggestions from its people. THE AIR Force Suggestion Program is one such method in which the workers themselves come up with ideas or ways to perform their work more efficiently. Such ideas, if adopted, mean a cash award for the individual, as well as tangible savings to the Air Force. one Hill FOR EXAMPLE, ' employee, Steven Barney from Washington Terrace, received $1,360 for his sugges- wing and give lift to the aircraft during takeoff. Mr. Barneys suggestion reduced procurement of new items and cut down on delays caused by shortages, plus improved support to the aircraft. The Air Force saved $259,930 as a result of his idea. Hill AFB civilian and military employees continue to lead the entire Air Force Logistics Command in the number of suggestions submitted as well as adopted. Hill also compares favorably with the amount of tangible savings the suggestions have returned to the Air Force. tion to assemble slat repair parts for the E and G models of F-- 4 aircraft into kits, rather than having them sent indi FROM THE beginning of Fiscal year 1982 until now, Hill passed by a sufficient number of state legislatures. News Editor HE STRESSED that race, religion and national origin are protective rights of all individuals. To add sexual discrimination to the Constitution would turn the laws of our country upside down and revert powers to the Federal Government and to the Supreme Court. ERA and along with the U.S. economy, involvement in Cen- BOUNTIFUL EPA tral America, compensation for atomic fallout victims, and were the national deficit topics of a sparkling address by U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch at last Wednesdays monthly Bountiful Area Chamber of Commerce IT IS A meeting. , amendment that spells out things to the letter and could RESPONDING to several bring on socialism without the freedoms that we know today, the senator emphasized. questions from Chamber members and guests, Sen. Hatch was straight forward with his answers to a variety of questions. But he quickly added that he is not against equal rights for women. Yes, I believe Congress will approve having the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) issue put before the state legislatures, said Sen. Hatch, who is a strong opponent of the ERA. IT WAS defeated by a slim margin in an initial attempt for state ratification, but it will appear again. He told the Chamber that wording in the ERA percent of the base population participating in the program. Of the number submitted, 1,072 were adopted. Hill workers received almost $168,000 in awards for their adopted ideas, and tangible benefits to the Air Force were over $6 million for the first three quarters of the fiscal year. The average idea paid $156 to the suggester during that period. SINCE August was designated as Suggestion Month the base has received 115 new ideas. The response has been commendable," said Ms. Gan-deOgden Air Logistics Center suggestion program manager and Hill AFB personnel should be proud of the record they have established in the command. e, document is so direct and strong that it could have tremendous ramifications if . to the Presidents Cabinet and a woman was recently appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. These are steps in the right direction, he said. Referring to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Sen. Hatch said he is opposed to the system being used to fogce cities and counties to abide by EPA minimum standards, especially in regard to vehicle emission controls. LOCAL governments should make these decisions, he stressed. There should be a better termination of rules and minimum EPA standards and cities should not be put over the barrel with the threat of having State Highway funds deleted for failure to comply. Talking on the subject of economy, the senator said the best method of lowering the national deficit is to increase the nations economy and re- obeyed. As a member of the Senates Constitutional Committee, he warned against too much change and declassification without running into the fear of serious ramifications. duce federal government HE NOTED that there are now three women appointees spending. REFERRING to the latter, he noted that military spending for which the present adm- - inistration has been severely criticized has dropped from 49 percent (of the total budget) in 1962 to 23 percent today. At - theres some- re- Bruce Parry said, adding, but I hate to get into the position to decide 500 times a year (about exceptions). We could advance them (bright students) a grade if we find theyre maIT MIGHT impose, an THERE ARE more than 60 laws on the major anti-se- x books, many of which are not being complied with, he said. First, these laws need to be MY JUDGMENT is that the responsibility for the child is yours, and your husbands, regardless of when the child ture. 3,309 suggestions, which is ab- strongly-worde- d emphasized. Syracuse board member in- convenience for one year. I didnt lobby against it because I agree with it. Ive had children and grandchildren and was a teacher I think its date. pretty good, Reiterating like feelings was Board Pres. Sheryl Allen of I think its imporBountiful. tant that you understand when we ask for an exemption its not just one. Its also my opinion that is a good law. The PTA supported it, and it was de- bated for years. Kindergarten teachers said they felt it would be better, she added. EACH AND every child is Mrs. Christensen unique, countered. I think its the responsibility of the board of education to determine whether a child is ready to go to school. I dont think we need to look at the legal books for guidance, she said further. Smstdr Hfs&dk: By GARY R. BLODGETT Board Member Ray Briscoe of Bountiful said. I w ill take the responsibility to educate my daughter, Mrs. Christensen responded. I am trying to get her educated in the public schools. convenes in January. It would be up to the legislature to propose and enact any formal legislation for his signature, however. She also noted having talked with Sen. Jack Banger-te- r, and Sen. Haven Barlow, For most children I think Sept. 1 is an excellent date, V- 17 can graduate very early, 15 when the Legislature workers have contributed out your perhaps she minutes too late, and while Sept. 1 wasnt our date before, they (state attorney generals office) said there could be no deviation. SjlE INDICATED Gov. Scott Matheson was "on the side of the exemption and would ask for an exemption one born Suggestions Galore Received HILL AFB - One of the primary ways the Air Force has to maintain an updated state of the art for its mission is I believe reasons. In referring to the change Supt. Lawrence Welling said Board Member Bruce Parry pushed strongly for reducing the number of points needed to obtain busing while his counterpart Robert McIntosh said "all available buses should be used to transport every child possible. jt' child is unique children, among other TO THAT, DR. Welling said, were all dealing with something new to us. In the past we were more liberal in transporting. Due to budget restraints that is no longer possible. The committee rating system is not perfect it has been adjusted. Z go into the high school group, you might have a years diflong range of five-si- x ferent as a start" between students in the same grade, he confusion for those moving behind-the-scen- i, xft 2 a and maturity level, among others. starts school. "As you THAT WAS validated by the new law, as the date was set at Sept. 1, supposedly to avoid yards, on the average. There are quite a few places around the county the same as that. The parents think its heavy traffic. Where there are hundreds of yards between cars it certainly isnt heavy traffic. Mr. Millgate noted 11 housing starts beyond the 11-- 2 mile limit who noted discussion with Supt. Lawrence Welling that possibly all but 6th graders could be bused if there wasnt sufficient room, allowing all younger students a place. He complained about what he called problems. fc merely for organizational convenience I realize her plea for individuality, Asst. Supt. Gayle Stevenson said. There isnt anything to say your child cant be dealt with on an individual basis by a teacher. Chronological age is only one factor to be added to social of fighting the exemption those reaching the age of five after that date being barred from school by a new state law that took affect July 1. I dont feel confident in the board of education because they didnt lobby against it. They let their authority be taken away, she said. VIn years, Ive found all of the board has separate opinions about the law, referring apparently to the old law that gave the option of setdate to local ting a cut-of- f boards of education. HE DISPUTED her claim of heavy traffic along 1000 N. and 1300 W., noting a survey of 30 minutes before and after school showed possibly one car every few hundred vs.- Its based on a judgment based on the readiness of most students," Supt. Welling indicated. There will always be some who wont come under (that situation). On the other side, state law doesnt say you must have a child in school if you dont want to until 2nd grade or age 7. THE GRADE platform is MINI WATERFALL Thunder storms and cloud bursts caused numerous flash flood conditions in the area last week. Overflow conditions resulted in a mini waterfall pictured here. Photo by Marty Lee. TBvpressmg 7 Mmths the same time, spending for ery dime of it, will be spent and domestic (social welfare) progthe deficit will not be lorams has increased from 23 wered, said the senator. percent in 1962 to 49 percent. ASKED ABOUT the Its not true that the president and current administramakeup of Congress, Sen. tion have been taking food out Hatch said there are a few as of the mouths of the hungry great as our Founding and spending it on the militFathers. He said a vast maary, he said. jority of Democrats, at least 80 g liberals. percent, are MEANWHILE, the senator , Republicans, he noted, are conservatives. noted, recent Congressional action cut $50 billion from the Sen. Hatch also spoke freely budget but that the national deabout President Reagan saying ficit still remains at $1.3 trilthere is no doubt in my mind lion. but what the president will Sen. Hatch opened his seek address by saying the past seven months have been the HE WILL not announce unmost depressing of my life and til the last minute so that he that he is disqusted with Conwill be a presidential candidate gress and what they are not just another candidate for doing. president. left-win- ly SINCE January I have been fighting the liberal press of the east and I have had problems with the unions, en- vironmentalists and civil rights groups, he said. We are engaged in multibillions of dollars worth of excessive government programs and some ox in Congress say we should increase taxes to pay off the deficit. But if we raise taxes, I can guarantee you that the excess money, ev I believe he will run again, unless there is some unforseen occurance to prevent it, said Sen. Hatch. And if he does, I will fully support him. REFERRING to the United States involvement in Central America, Sen. Hatch said here is no parallel to involvement in Honduras and Vietnam. "We are now dealing with agression in our American hemisphere, only 1,800 miles from W'ashington, D.C. while Vietnam is a country more than 7,000 miles away, he said. SEN. HATCH said there are more than 6,000 military Cubans and 500 Russians in Central America. Also, large numbers of foreign ships, planes, tanks, guns, etc., are being used by the local guerillas for internal warfare. But our concern is not only for the Central American countries, he said. If they have the chance, they will penetrate Mexico, and we cant allow this to happen. SEN. HATCH said he has compassion for those persons who unknowingly were affected by radiation fallout from the atomic blasts in Nevada. I dont approve of paying outragious settlements as a result of law suits, but I would consider paying compensation to a maximum amount per victim for those who were physically affected by the fallout, said Sen. Hatch. - - WE MAY end up paying for some who do not deserve it, but at least those who do deserve compensation will get it. |