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Show SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 'Retraining Program Outlined Candidates Wait By MARK FOTHERINGHAM For Primary - A new FARMINGTON federal program originating in Detroit has found its way to Davis County. With the pending shutdow n of the Max Factor plant at the Freeport Center in Clearfield, the county will be using the program to assist laid off workers to relocate into new jobs. MAX FACTOR, which used cuse, Sunset, West Point and to employ about 800 people, Woods Cross have decided has suffered severe cutbacks past few years and against the primary election over the lay-othe remaining soon will and will accept all candidates 300 workers when the plant filed before the who have shuts down for good. Sept. 27 deadline. will cause a Those Beginning in Bountiful, glut in the employment market only one of three council canfor clerical and production line didate will be seeking workers in the area. The DisH. Keith Barton, located Worker Training Prog who filled an unexpired term, will be seeking while Councilmen Bob Lin-ne- ll and Paul Allen have decided to drop out of the (non) political arena - at least for the time being. Election Tuesday By GARY R. BLODGETT Its Primary Election Day next Tuesday, Oct. 4, but Davis County residents should double check to determine if their city is actually going to have an election. THE REASONS? First, only nine of the countys 15 incorporated except one - Fruit Heights -accept candidates who file for election on their own accord. The candidates run n on a strictly ballot. Except for Fruit Heights. -- FRUIT HEIGHTS will use the - two-part- y but nonnomi- partisan - system of nating candidates. The two parties bear the designation of the Sagebrush and Pine-con- e parties. But heres the twist. -- communities are holding a primary election - by choice. Second, of these nine cities slated for primary elections, only six have enough candiCANDIDATES must be dates to warrant a candinominated by the two parties date runoff." - three candidates each, one THIS MEANS three comfor each of the vacant seats munities w ill not have a primon the city council - and al y election because of lack their names will appear onlv of candidates. Six other comon the General Election balmunities have opted not to lot. There will be no primary a election. hold a primary election choice granted to third-clas- s A primary election will be cities. held only in those communiOf these six cities - Woods ties w hich have more than six Cross, Clinton, South Wecandidates - two for each ber, Syracuse, Sunset and council post being vacated. all candidates West Point u ho filed before the Sept. 27 ASSURED OF a primary deadline will have their election will be Bountiful, names placed on the General Centerville, West Bountiful, Election ballot on Nov. 8. Kaysville, Layton and Clearfield. On the other hand, AND IF that isnt confusClinton, South Weber, Syra- ing enough, all of the cities -- -- -- - -- -- - ff lay-of- -- OTHER candidates are Breck England, Frank R. George, Jerry K. Lawrence, Willy Marshall, John OHara Jr., Charles Harold Shafter and Richard G. Sharp. In Centerville, voters will be casting their ballots for councilmen and three councilman. one There will be nine candidates - including incumbent councilman David F. Klomp and former mayor Golden L. Allen - vying for the post and three candidates, -- -- incumbent Neil Dimick, competing for the lone seat. OTHER candidates ar are Michael B. Barton, Bruce E. Erickson, J.R. AP Classes (Jim) Etheridge, Gary H. Git-tin- s, Jerald L. Jensen, Phillip R. Keith and R. Michael Kjar. Also competing for the seat are E. Arthur TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor By all those state-- , wide achieving and that cuts into the district's share, Mr. to go around for FARMINGTON Seven in 10 county students taking advanced placement credit tests are placing them well into their freshman, and sometimes sophomore years in ranking. Stevenson noted. Although the number of students taking tests in art, chemistry, Spanish and history has been lower than American History, for example, he said I think in time these scores IN FACT, there were 932 in advanced placement or college-typ- e courses, through the six high schools, last year, with will be students enrolled more than the $42 test with one student gaining credit in five class areas. Asst. Supt. Gayle Stevenson told the board of education last week. Calling the number in the significounty involved cant", Mr. Stevenson noted growth in the program statewide in the past 22 years with well over Davis Countys proportionate number taking AP classes compared to the state as a whole. NOTING MONEYS always been a problem when trying to promote the classes, that take more teacher time and prepahe said the ration. $300,000 allocated statewide by the legislature, largely though Davis County legislators' efforts--i- s a good start but still hardly begins to foot the extra bill. s, He noted guidelines are being formulated by individual students to handle AP class loads with individual committ- ments made to adjust other class loads to accomodate the counts in normal those advanced classes, often 10 students below other classes. stronger. RAISING THE complaint that theres not enough room in classes" for those wanting to take AP classes was Layton Board Member Dee Forbes but Mr. Stevenson explained that while usually there is students must enough room maintain a B average and sometimes have to compete, 6 who may when there are want to take a certain class. Noting a continued greater emphasis on AP classes, the 25-2- administration and board both expressed interest in further study of ways to implement the program, with Board Member Ray Briscoe recommending teachers be involved in determining how funds received be utilized. VIRTUALLY ALL colleges accept the AP test scores. Mr. Stevenson said, noting that while it differs from the college level entrance proficency testing, slightly, with those adm- inistered by individual colleges, he noted both are valid ways to gain college credit. In other action, the board set an Oct. 4 date for accepting roofing bids at Valley View Elementary School in Bountiful, for an estimated $20,000, and a large Layton High School project that includes reroofing over the gymnasium, shops and south portion at a projected clas-sroo- BUT THAT extra expense can pay off handsomely for students and parents, and taxpayers, as well, with estimated savings in tuition, room and board and textbooks pegged at nearly $500,000, last year, thanks to the more than 4,000 credit hours earned by students taking the AP college tests. Dee Burningham, Davis Education Assoc, executive secretary, noted the cost to taxpayers is in the neighborhood of $3,500 over the cost of tuition for each students. He added that legislative intent at providing the $300,000 funding provides only about a six percent incentive in paying for the districts AP classes, noting that wont come close to paying for all the adjustments in ratios, etc. to make the AP program work. pupil-teach- IN FACT, based on a formula, the district state-prepar- should receive more than $80,000 based on the number of students passing the tests, but there's not enough money K $175,000. THE BOARD also con- firmed that its Oct. 18 board meeting will be held following 6:30 p.m. dedication ceremonies at the new Sarah Jane Adams Elementary School in northeast Layton. The board meeting will follow at 8 p.m. While study will continue to determine whether first graders should go a full 5 Vi hour day throughout the year or only during second semester. Board Pres. Sheryl Allen noted state projections that place those students under a full day schedule throughout the year. Paul IT WAS a surge of filings in Layton that necessitated a primary election with seven candidates three incumbents election. The incumbents are David W. Pratt, Golden C. Sill and Bob J. Stevenson. Also seeking one of the three posts are Larry J. Burdett, Barry T. Flitton, Kim O. Henderson and Kent Dee Smith. IN NORTH Salt Lake, there will be no primary election because only five candidates have filed for the three posts, and in Farmington incumbent Grant Ungerman, M. Brent Tennant and Paul E. White will face automatic election unless there is a successful writein campaign for another candidate. Five candidates seeking the three posts in North Salt Lake are Fred E. Moosman and Rodney J. Wood, both incumbents and newcomers Kenneth R. Millard, Paul B. Tuttle and Shanna Schaefer-meye- r. last-minu- NAMES OF candidates who will seek election in the cities that will not be holding a primary election will be printed in next weeks newspapers. Deadline for filing in these communities was last Tuesday (Sept. 27). Kaysville Mary Patricia Graves, an was feted October bride-to-bat several events during September. A luncheon in her hone, SHE SAID recommendatways to improve education as part of the Nation at Risk education excellence report are in the early stages of ions for being compiled at local school levels with many public meetings yet to be held. Data should be received and recommendations aired by early November, she added. or was held at the new Salt Lake City Sheraton Hotel. Marie Lockett was the hostess. Guests included Patti Graves, Jennifer Hammar-greLois Graves, Helen Wayman and Gertrude n, Peterson. i resume writing, finding the hidden job market, job interviewing, filling out job applications, motivation, assertiveness and employer expecta- tions. gardless of financial status. The help that is available com- es in four separate programs that can be taken separately or as a comprehensive package. ASSESSMENT is a series of tests designed to inform a worker what occupational ClasVOCATIONAL can also be sroom Training obtained by those wishing to go into a new job field. Tuition assistance and other financial aid are available to pay for the vocational training classes. TrainIn the ing" program, an employer cooperates with the county in training a displaced worker for aged water channels with the bond money so that the streams will be able to handle the storms and heavy frequency runoff similar to what the county experienced this year. Most of the bond money will initially go to build new debris basin or rehabilitate existing debris basins that were damaged this spring. That means the majority of the money will be funnelled into the southern half of the county where damage was most severe. THE COUNTY has been asking residents of areas that were not severely affected by the flooding to support the bond on a good neighbor basis, since most of the damaged communities could not afford to pay for the needed repairs on their own. The majority of city councils throughout the county have passed endorsements in support of the bond issue, mf 50-ye- ar Regional Jail Being Proposed Other candidates are Colina Lee Gadd, William (Bill) Goldberg, Von R. Hill, Keith Salmon and Bruce A. Talbot. and Program dislocated workers to look for a new job. Instruction includes individuals low-inco- THE COUNTY wants to upgrade dam Joseph L. (Bud) Ingles. Sheffield is available to help were eligible to receive federal aid in job training or relocation. The dislocated worker training program, however, allows workers from specific workplaces to qualify for help re- by last springs flooding and mudslides. THE BONDS must be paid back within 20 years of issuance. To do so, the county plans to increase the flood control tax levy by one mill. According to County Com. Harold Tippetts, the mill levy increase will raise property taxes by an average of $10 per household. The total four mill flood control tax levy will not only pay off the bond debt, but will also provide for routine maintenance to the flood present system and other county-wid- e control projects as needed. n, Wagaman. only On the Oct. 4th ballot county residents will also have the opportunity of deciding whether or not $12 million worth of county flood control bonds should be issued to help pay for repairs to public facilities damaged Leishman. All three incumbents are among eight nominees seeking three council posts in West Bountiful. Seeking are Lynn T. Keni-soSamuel D. Allman and CLEARFIELD also has its three incumbents running for term. They another are Thomas C. Waggoner, Howard Kay Chandler, and John A. Beautler. Other candidates are Ivan Dean Anderson, Don A. Bradshaw, E. Gene Fessler, Shirley L. Reed and Pearl L. Tirado. Incumbents Laurence A. (Larry) Huston, Jack L. Oram and Brit Howard are incumbent councilmen seekin Kaysville. ing They will be challenged by Frank G. Brian, Karl G. Hutchinson, Steven V. Major, Gary R. Porter, Beck K. ployment. THE PROGRAM originated in Michigan during the recent closing of several automobile and steel plants. Before then, Countywide Flood Bond Proposal On Primary Ballot Higgins and Kim B. Challenging, Save Money areas will best meet his or her interests, abilities and aptitudes. A short term Job Seekers ram is designed to retrain these workers and help them find and qualify for new em- By TOM BUSSELBERG CLINTON - Davis County could see construction of a new, larger jail that would handle inmates primarily from the area although it might bring some closer to home who normally would be housed at Draper. ALTHOUGH PLAN'S are just being put together, the council of governments mayoral group was informed last week that state corrections officials are going to work with Sheriff Brant Johnsons office, current overseers of the county jail, in providing a jail that could more nearly include offenders from the area. -- State Corrections Director Bill Vickery said the state would provide major financing for construction of any new facilities-althou- gh that hasnt been determined yet, with Sheriff Johnson noting several options available: expanding into the unused space in the office complex, building a separate womens facility or moving the whole operation from Farmington. THE SHERIFF has repeatedly cited a need for expansion, thanks to continued population increases and greater numbers of inmates committed due to stiffer drunk driving laws. The sheriff would oversee a new or expanded facility, allowing for closer coordination between county law enforcement officials and could also mean placing many more county-boffenders close to home rather than shipping them to the Draper prison or old St. Marks Hospital diagnostic facility in northern Salt Lake City. CURRENTLY, about 85 of the 1,000-plu- s inmates at the state prison are from Davis County but often communications are poor between prison officials and county law enforcement officers, he explained. Often , the first a police chief knows a former inmate is back on the streets is when hes picked up for stealing a car or the like, Mr. Vickery said, indicating chiefs should be aware of such situations and inmates could more easily be assisted when being based closer to home. Often, inmates are released after the y evaluation or before, he added. ty ased 90-da- THE Draper facility is overcrowded to the point of serious concern, he said in January there were 1,043 inmates and only 1,108 beds. And while that may not seem too bad, he notes that some beds are maximum security and can only be used for those cases and its often hard to double up without causing great inconvenience. He cited having to move 200 prisoners to meet needs of 28, for example. That lowers morale not only for staff but also the prison population, he continued. ITS GOTTEN to where recreation rooms and other auxiliary facilities have gone by the he exwayside as beds were needed more, increase plained, with a 100 percent population recorded within the past five years at Draper. 1986 Projections call for 1 ,620 inmates by while the bed count will have grown to only 1 ,336, accentuating the need for additional half-wa- y with some inmates housed in space, STRESSING houses and contracted out to county jails and prisons in other states, currently, Mr. Vickery said. The program continues to grow while census increases an average of four percent a year, he added. ON TOP of that, staff hasnt been increased, he explained, citing the 86 average inmates at the diagnostic facility vs. only two staff, oftentimes. Speaking of a future jail constructed in conjunction with the state, he said the $19 million d expenditure for the Draper facility could be vastly reduced if auxiliary services, from food preparation to laundry, wjre already in place, such as could be the case in Davis County, that cost would be reduced. HE POINTED TO a possible joint study between the county and state to project future needs that could include searching for a site. COG Chairman Norm Sant, who is also mayor of Sunset, said the proposal rings true when compared to a proposal to be presented the Legislature by the League of Cities and Towns calling for consolidating existing facilities. CALLING ANY joint Davis County facility a criminal justice resource center, Mr. Vickcant put ery emphasized its not a prison--w- e that in under federal regulations, adding, We wont come in (to the county) unless you want us to. Well just do the planning and site selection. He called reaction so far around the state quite supportive, especially compared to previous satellite prison suggestions that included Davis and Weber counties, drawing heavy opposition. COUNTY COM. Harry Gerlach Sr. indicated that if such jail plans continue, its very important the counties have the authority to set a mill levy for financing. In other action, mayors unanimously supported the $12 million flood bond election set for Oct. 4 that would add one mill to three already authorized. THE GROUP also decided to study community block grant alternatives in the October meeting with Com. Gerlach to give a presentation further outlining plans that would see using the grants for specified guidelines under federal control for the funds received through those sources and eventually providing loans on a revolving fund basis that would see prodejects approved solely under county-mayo- r cision for various city projects. That revolving fund could become a popular financing tool, provide leverage for both public and privte dollars, provide money recycling, give more flexible operating procedures and provide direct loans, loan guarantees and other financial assistance. The mayors also supported offering United Way presentations to city employees, hearing areport about the current campaign, initiated Sept. 16 that is reaching for a $333,000 goal. While almost 6,000 employees contributed last year, in the county, it was noted 25,000 others could be providing support. SCHOOL BOARD Member Dee Forbes noted an additional 1,100 students in county schools this year, thanking mayors for safety efforts. 288-be- f on how much money we are awarded by the state , he said. Federal tax dollars support the programs and some people a job within his company. The Countys Employment and Training Office then reimburses the employer for half the workers wages. is a wise might wonder if this Mr. money. of use taxpayer Nelson answers, "This is a ONLY THE Training program will disqualify a displaced worker for unemployment insurance cost effective program. It saves thousands of dollars worth of unemployment insurance payments by getting these people back in the workforce where they can contribute to rather than collect from unemployment funds. HE ADDED that most of the countys employment inand training programs result about an 80 percent job placement rate. The success for the displaced worker program should be even higher since these people already have some skills and the drive to get a job. be- nefits. According to Richard Nelson, director of the Training and Employment Office, about 40 Max Factor workers have already applied for the dislocated worker program. He expects several more will apply when the plant actually closes down. HE ADDED, however, that he was not sure how many people the program will be able to accommodate. dollar limitations. "There are It depends : . Lt. Guy To Speak The Layton Chamber of Commerce will hear Lt. Governor David S. Monson speak at their Oct. 6 luncheon meeting at Valley View Golf Course. v.-. THE LT. GOVERNOR is serving his second term of office, having been elected to the position in November, 1976. He also served a four year term as State Auditor, having been the first Certified Public Accountant to be elected to this position in the his-tor- zz: y of Utah. Mr. Monson has been active in the Party, holding positons of State Dele- z:: - r; Comgate, Treasurer, and member of the Executive of Utah, mittee. He is a graduate of the University r; Mr. Monson is also a member of the Board of Directors for DNA Medical, Inc. ; Diversified Ener- - ; gy Corporation; Highland Group, Inc.; and the Osmond Foundation. He has participated in United Way Campaigns for several years as Salt Lake City Campaign Chairman, Associate Campaign Chairman, and Government Unit Chairman. OTHER ACTIVITIES include association with the Utah Society for Prevention of Blindness, the Travis Foundation, Ballet West, and the American Cancer Society, plus membership in political organizations associated with his public office. Government appointments include the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail Advisory Council in : 1981 ; the District Export Council, U.S. Department of Commerce in 1981; and the Utah State Board of Regents, 1982. Mr. Monson is listed in Whos Who r. in America, Whos Who in American Politics, .0 and Whos Who in Government. RESERVATIONS for the luncheon may be made 3 no later by calling the Chamber office at than Tuesday, Oct. 4. 546-129- Elementary Menus Elementary lunch menus for the week of Oct. 3 will include: MONDAY, Oct. 3, Italian spaghetti, tossed salad, semi-har- d roll chilled applesauce, milk. Kindergarten snack, apple piece and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 4, hamburger on a bun tomato and dill, oven fries chilled peaches, peanut butter honey cookie, milk. Kindergarten snack, bread stick and milk. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 5, roast turkey, whipped e parslied carrots, cornmeal potatoes roll red jello and topping, milk'. Kindergarten snack, banana piece and milk. Thursday and Friday there will be no school be-cause of UEA. parker-hous- Secondary Menus Lunch menus for the secondary schools for the week of Oct. 3 will include: MONDAY, Oct. 3, pita sandwich (meal in pocket, assorted meats and cheese, thinly sliced of dressing), lettuce, chopped tomatoes sliced peaches, ranger cookies tater gems and milk. High schools have a choice each day of burger bar and salad line. Jr. high choice, Hoagie sandwich and tomato slice, French fries dessert and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 4, homemade burritos, buttered Fresh sliced corn, crisp vegetable salad warm breat cherry turnovers and milk. Jr. high choice, Stacked beef sandwich, French fries dessert and milk. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 5, sliced turkey, whipped buttered mixed vegetables, potatoes roll orange, applesauce brownie and milk. Jr. High choice, hamburger tomato and dills, French fries dessert and milk. Thursday and Friday there is no school because of UEA. DHS Homecoming Highlighting the school events at Davis High School is 1. The theme is Have Homecoming Week, Sept. You Ever Been in Love? for Homecoming SELECTED AS the eight Royalty are Angie Anderson, Carlene Stevens, Laurie Flint, Liz McMillan, Natalie DeGraw, Corrie Bourne, Gretchen Adams and Becky Tremea. The three girls selected as Homecoming Royalty will reign at the Homecoming Dance to be held Saturday, Oct. 1 in the cafeteria from 8:30-- 1 :30 p.m. Music will be provided by Rain Tree. flowers are in order and the cost is $6 l, Dress is per couple. Tonight, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. on the Davis football field, the Junior girls challenge the Senior girls in a Powder Puff game. THE BIG event is the football game, Friday evening at 7:30 when the Darts take on Bountiful. Prior to the game a parade will begin at 6 p.m. All floats being judged will be lined up at 5 p.m. Other events are the Homecoming Assembly Friday at 8:55 a.m. in the auditorium, Korman King will be emcee and the Alumni Tea, sponsored by Pro Schola and held after the assembly in the Media Center. All alumni are invited to attend Homecoming Week activities. 25-O- semi-finalis- ts 1 J - .4 semi-forma- i 7 3 y y |