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Show r DECEMBER 21,1983 Davis United Way oving Towards Goal Of $333,000 - Monen-tuFARMINGTON is well under way toward reaching the $333,000 goal set by United Way of Davis Couns ty, with better than committed as of this week. m four-fifth- EXECUTIVE Director Larry Burdett notes $276,320 or 82.9 percent, of the 1983 goal had been achieved by Monday morning with a dozen firms planning their campaigns in January. Were running ahead of last year, he said, noting last years $305,817 last year level will be easily sur- passed. $16,700; Fram Corp., $22,080 and Hercules, $13,400; south, Sperry-Univa$12,800; Phillips Petroleum, $2,900; Union Pacific employees, $10,133; c, major contributors from north county and 57 in the south have participated so far, representing firms with 25 or more employees. Chevron, $3 ,000; Albertsons Distribution Center, $10,476 and General Electric Service Shop, $4,463. County em- NOTABLE donations include: north county. Associn ated Controls, ployees have contributed a record $7,600, he said, while school district employees have given $30,000. Seventy-tw- o Piping-Johnso- Eaton-Kenwa- $28,750; y, 1 Holiday Season Not Always Jolly The holiday season is upon time of celebration and joy. It is a time we anticipate special preparations, family us- -a traditions, and special feelings. It seems strange that holidays, normally a source of great joy and peace, can also be a source of great stress. Some people dread this time of year. THE WIFE who abhors the company party because her husband tends to overdo the Christmas cheer and makes a fool of himself every year. The children who dont understand the arguments and fighting that breaks out between their parents. Isnt it the season to be jolly? Mom harried by last minute shopping trips and holiday food preparations. Dad worries whether Steve will make it home alright from his friends party. I wonder if hes been drinking? Its slippery out tonight. This season with its high expectations of happiness and good cheer, and its extra pressures and stresses is a time too many, people attempt to find relief in alcohol and other drugs. The attraction of alcohol and drug abuse at this time of year is its power to alter mood. It may make one feel loosen up," free the good, tongue, stimulate wit - reactions important in social situations. IT MAY also create illusions - of confidence, power, importance, success, popularity, attractiveness. This is one reason lonely people may tend to abuse drugs and alcohol abound the holidays. Drugs, especially the depressants like alcohol or tran- quilizers, act as psychic anesthetics. They wipe out, at least temporarily, painful feelings of anxiety, worry, dejection, tenseness and anger. Many people experiencing holiday-relate- d distress take to drink- ing for relief and escape though, frequently, the result is intensification of the distress. Normal inhibitions are removed. It relaxes caution and restraint and dissolves fear, prudence and consci- ence. PHYSICAL processes also undergo change. For example, reaction time is slowed. Ordinarily, it may take a driv er only a tenth of a second to swerve or brake to avoid an accident, while under the influence it may take a half a second or more. It may be too late. So, if you need a drink or a pill to get in a festive mood, or tend to overdo it at holiday time, consider abstaining or pacing yourself before it gets out of hand. Remember that alcohol and tranquilizers are depressants and can definately contribute to the holiday blues if you are already prone to them. An accident, an arrest or an argument can put a damper on any mood, even a festive one. This year, when it comes to alcohol or other drugs, use your head and enjoy a safe holiday season. ARRESTS have been averaging about 230 per week in the state, says the Utah Department of Highway Safety, with a 24 percent drop noted in driving under the influence-relate- d arrests. The tragedy of SOME INTRUDERS have quickly discovered their the Davis County Sheriffs office. EMPLOYERS wishing to bring home the issue are urged to call JoAnn Barnes at Davis County Mental Health, and order holiday 298-344- safety brochures available as payroll stuffers. vation system that has already saved hundreds of thousands of dollars, Dr. White says several district employees maintain monitoring equipment in their homes that is activated whereabouts can quickly be determined, unbeknownst to them, as happened at a south Davis high school, recently, where several entered the school through a loose duct panel and were apprehended as they left the building. In fact, the group discovered they were being watched, changed course, running for another door. But their moves were noted as part of the Davis School Districts sophisticated system being in- with any intrusion. District other district buildings, explains Asst. Supt. John S. teach you Irate parent--I- ll to make love to my daughter, young man. Cool Youth- -I wish you would, old boy; I dont seem to be making much headway. stalled in all 62 schools and White. IMPLEMENTED in conjunction with the districtsenergy monitoring and conser- officials closest to the school investigate in close contact with local police, he adds. Although substantial funding was involved, according to Board Pres. Sheryl Allen, as a bit of a gamble, district officials already note several success stories saving thousands of dollars in potential vandalism, tb LNSTRUCTION WELCOMED IRS Mas Some Refund Money By GARY R. BLODGETT Looking for a financial windfall? Maybe the Internal Revenue Service has the answer. THE IRS is trying to locate several Davis County residents who are due a tax refund from their 1982 and previous year federal income tax returns. According to Carol M. Fay, IRS Salt Lake City District Director, more than 500 refund checks worth $132,193 were returned by the U.S. Postal Service as undeliverable in Utah. The checks are for ind- ividuals only, none are for businesses, it was explained. DIRECTOR Fay said either the recipients have changed forwatheir last names, left no or the handrding-address, writing may be illegible. She said when a refund is returned by the Postal Service, the IRS attempts to find the the taxpayer and deliver are always checks, but there some who cannot be found. PERSONS listed below, or if you feel a refund is due and you have moved or changed your name during the year, if 0 contact the IRS at 524-406- Lake City area or e telephoning in the Salt Dy toll-fre- Bountiful area residents are: AND Dorma Bums, Mark J. Oakley, Barbara D. Groves, Virginia Willis, Heidi Hatch, Howard P. Nicholson Jr. and Douglas Darnell Selby. North Salt Lake residents include George I. Williams, FERRELL Jeffrey S. and Rebecca J. Eells, and Glenn W. Smith. Also from south Davis County are Annette L. Hilton, Centerville; and Laurel J. Tredrea, Farmington. residents include Paula Bivens, Steven and Mary Ann Brigance, James Rodney Linford and Christopher Darren Patrick. From Layton checks are available for Brady S. and Becky G. Hall, Kevin Hender-shot- t, KAYSVILLE Yolanda Galvan, Michael Hertzke, William F. and Faith Hoffman, Benjamin D. and Katherine A. Jones, Fred Kenniston, Timothy and Helen K. Kish, Keith A. Williams, Curtis R. and Kameron S. Geiger, Fred F. Gonzales, Jerry M. and Lydonna Hauser, and Valerie K. Williams. OTHERS ARE Kim C. Batty, Nam V. Ho. Cedric Jones, ners and grandchildren and families. Other guests will include Mr. and Mrs. Lester Walton of Centerville and Noal Hyde of Kaysville. Mrs. Mary Timothy entertained at her traditional family Christmas dinner party on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Rock Chapel with dinner and program and 75 family members attending. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Stephens hosted a family dinner party at their home for their children and grandchildren honoring Mr. Stephens on his birthday anniversary and for their wedding anniversary. Kevin R. and Malinda J. Perry, Aaron Porter, Donald M. Sallee, and Gary A. Thorpe, Clearfield; Gilbert R. and Teresa Martinez, Sunset; Harold R. and Elizabeth Anderson, West Point; and Kristopher L. Osgood, Hill Air Force Base. Mr. and Mrs. Var Stephens, all of Kaysville; Bishop and Mrs. Larry Stephens, Rigby, Ida.; Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Thurgood, all of Roy; Mr. and Mrs. Chad Perkins, West Point; Mr. and Mrs. Kent Dahl, Clinton; Mr To Gain In New Skills Davis County residents who are interested in gaining new skills and enhancing their personal or family life can find and Mrs. Ed White, East Layton and all of their families educational opportunities to do so through classes sponsored by the Davis County Mental Health Center in January. FOR information or to for the classes de- with 50 guests in all. Steve Burdette of LaVer-kiUtah is convalescing at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Barker. Mr. Burdette underwent open n, er heart surgery at the Salt Lake hospital. scribed below please call Joanne or Peggy at 298-344- Assertiveness training for Mr. and Mrs. Hylon Smith entertained at a Christmas dinner party at their home Dec. 10. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Major, Mr. and adult men and women will be held in Bountiful beginning Jan. 3, 6:30-8:3-0 p.m. and in Layton on Jan. 3 from 9 p.m. An additional course specifically designed for youth aged 7 will be held in Bountiful beginning the same day from 7-- Mrs. Howard Green, Mr. and Mrs. Cart Schofield, Mr. and Mrs. George Talbot and Mr. and Mrs. Udell Green. 12-1- p.m. Bud Halliday returned home from the Humana Davis North THE EIGHT week course helps people to acquire more and control over, their lives, by standing up for themselves, without denying Hospital on Thursday after being confined for the past 10 days undergoing treatment for a heart attack. the rights others. The oneself and more direct Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Stephens, Kaysville; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dahl, West Point; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephens, Lane Stephens and Ruth Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Colburn, and feelings of ability to express communicate in a and open way will be facilitated through instruction and practice in skills such as saying no, coping with criticism, making requests, handling anger and anxiety, and giv ETERNAL FEMALE Wife: Ill be ready to leave in a few minutes." Hubby: Dont hurry, dear. I have to shave again. ing and receiving compli- ments. The youth class also focuses and peer presson ure. Tuition is $32 with a $16 rebate if a participant attends all eight classes. ON TUESDAY evenings from 8 p.m. beginning Jan. 10, Travis Campbell, ACSW, a clinical psychotherapist, will self-estee- 6-- conduct this course in Bountiful. Mr. eight-wee- k Campbell will explain the bodys stress response and the physical and emotional symptoms of stress and will help to of pinpoint personal sources stress and the functional or adaptations we make to it. The course emphasizes a number of methods for coping with stress and tension, ranging from controlling unrealistic expectations, to developing problem solving skills, to learning relaxation techniis ques. Tuition for the course $32 with a $16 rebate available for perfect attendance. GEORGE Dunningan, weeks on Layton for eight 6:30-8:3- 0 p.m. Thusdays from beginning Jan. 12. If parents are willing to take the time and make the effort to build a positive relationship with their children, the results can be rewarding. Many parents report more open com- munication, mutual respect and trust among family members, a reduction in family conflicts and an increased sense of cooperation among, family members. Tuition for the class is $32 per person orJ40 per couple. Half of the tuition amount will be rebated if parents attend all sessions. TO HELP recently separated or divorced men and women learn to cope wifi), tjieir disnew status, an eight-wee- k cussion group called Coping will begin Thursday, Skills Jan. 19 from 6:30-8:3-0 p.iq. in Layton. Led by psychotherapist Joel Alba, group discussion will focus on concerns Such as legal issues, single parenting, budgeting and new relationships. LCSW, will instruct parents in understanding their children s Emotional issuer, pften raised include coping with behavior and strengthening the skills of communication, disciproblem solving and will meet in pline. The class ting go. There will be" a $36 charge for the class. loneliness, dealing with feelings of guilt and anger, and let- Ro(pidbh)cks To Seek DUI alcohol-attribute- d killing on the highways is highlighted by the current emphasis on drinking and driving emphasized by Utah Sen. James Hansen, and Pres. Reagan, as well as by many local agencies, such as the Utah Highway Patrol and School Intrusion Is Being Watched FARMINGTON Schools are no longer the easy targets they once were. The Kaysville 8th LDS Ward held their annual Christmas dinner and party on Dec. 16 at the Rock Chapel. It was under the direction of Bishop Farrell Benson. Mrs. Mary Ann Walters of Richfield spent last week with Mrs. Mary Walters. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Barker w ill entertain at the family Barker Christmas dinner and party at their home. Guests will include Mrs. Lucille Barker and her children and part- Mental Health Classes AidDavisites Lake County, but will be separate from the Davis County programsaidSheriff Johnson. By MARK FOTHERINGHAM FARMINGTON -- - If you plan on drinking and driving sometime during the holiday season this year, your chances of spending the holiday behind bars increased substantially last week. HE EMPHASIZED that the purpose of the program was not to increase the arrests in the county but rather to decrease the incidence of drunk driving. Public awareness is the most important ingredient to detering drunk driving. We dont want to arrest anyone, but we also dont wany anyone driving under the influence. The sheriff added that the arrest rate for DUI ' has risen steadily in the county since the inception of new state drunk driving laws. With the new roadblock program, the arrest rate should continue to increase. HE SAID that detection of drunk driving in Davis County was easier than in most other places because the county is so narrow. It is easier for law enforcement officials to monitor traffic routes because there are the north-sout- h so few of them and they are not so spread out. People should be aware that the traffic flow will be disrupted occasionally for the roadblocks, he added. STATE, county and municipal law enforcement agencies have banded together to curb holiday drunk driving this year and will be setting up random roadblocks to try and catch those who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Addressing the county commission last week, Sheriff Brant Johnson said that his office was launching a DUI awareness program in the county where he hoped to reach every household with information on drunk driving. THE ROADBLOCK program is also planned to be established on a dounty-wid- e basis, with a concentrated effort through the holiday seaMore alcohol is consumed during this son. season than at any other time of the year, he said. The sheriff said that specific sites for the roadblocks had not yet been established. He added , however, that the only roadways which would not be affected would be where speed limits are 55 mph. SHERIFF Johnson asked that those who are sponsoring holiday parties should either ban drinking altogether or else plan for alternate transportation for those that do drink. .) Rep. James V. Hansen applauded the countys efforts to increase public awareness of DUI laws and penalties. He said that Utah hadoften been criticized for its .08 standard as being too low. He quoted research, however, showing that people began losing control of their vehicles at a .05 blood-alcohlevel. (R-Ut- THE OFFICERS conducting the roadblocks will stop a random number of vehicles and briefly interview the drivers. If intoxication is suspected, the officer will then administer further tests to determine if the driver can safe' ly operate his vehicle. If a driver fails the tests, he will be arrested and taken to a police station for a breathalyzer test to measure the blood-alcohlevel. A similar roadblock program will also be run in Salt blood-alcoh- ol ol arrests up about 33 percent, he said, the number of alcohol related traffic deaths are down about 24 percent. He added Aat DUI traffic accident totals are also down and that they now account for only seven percent of all traffic accidents. The roadblock program should help even more, said Lt. Avery. Seven percent isstiil an unacceptable level. COUNTY Attorney Rodney Page added that although the county would prefer it if nq one was arrested, all legal steps available will lje taken to prosecute those that are. Under the new state laws, anyone conviceted of DUJ must be given a jail sentence or be placed in a community service program authorized by the "7," legislature. There is a growing feeling that we as h society are no longer willing to accept this type of behavior, said Mr. Page. He added, however, that some plea bargaining would still be used in cases where the certainty of secur" ing a conviction is in doubt. SHERIFF Johnson reported that the county has already arrested over 430 people for DUI offenses this year, averaging well over one per day. He added that the roadblock program would continue even after the holiday season ended, but would not be undertaken quite as frequently. He added that the roadblocks would likely be encountered most frequently during, the hours when drunk drivers were expected tq be out on the roads (i.e. after the closing times of local bars). THE NEW DUI laws are working, said Highway Patrol Lieutenant Ron Avery. With ol THE COUNTY commission unanimously supported the roadblock plan and commended the officers commitment to public safety Y- - CHS To Lose Grassy Quad By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON - No shortage of students are anticipated at Clearfield High School, within the next few years. -- IN FACT, the current enrollment of 1,624 is expected to climb with continued heavy growth in the countys northwest quadrant that feeds into. Clearfield. As a positive indication of that feeling, the board of education last week approved preparation of architectural drawings that would mean the end of the grassy quad between building sections for construction of some classes and lunch with additional classrooms. The Ogden firm of Jones, Richard and Assoc, has been covering of those open portions, he added. The Little Theater will be authorized to prepare drawings for conversion of the media center into four clas- placed next to the auditorium, making it far more convenient than the current setup with efforts made to tie depar- srooms adjoining the English department and for an tments and classrooms addi- tional 10 classrooms. THE MULTIMILLION dollar project would add sufficient 0 space to create a student capacity, explains Dr. John S. White, assistant super2,100-2,20- intendent. In addition, students wont have to brave the elements anymore, in going to together such as was done at Layton High School in their recent addition. PLANS CALL for completion of the building in time for the 1985-8- 6 school year. Experience with the architectural firm has been very good, very responsive to district needs, Dr. White said, noting the group completed projects for the West Point Elementary School addition in 1981 and Kaysvilles Burton the next year and is currently involved with South Weber Elementarys expansion. In other board action, in a bond bid opening that Prudential Bache Securities Vice-Pre- s. Larry Denham de- monstrated "excitement and an extremely comfortable market feeling an interest of 8.998 percent was garnered for $7 million in gen- eral obligation bonds. THE LOW percentage rate reflects a confidence in Davis School Districts financial position, he noted, indicating it was in a stronger position than the University 6f Nevada or a Phoenix, Ariz. sale of the " same scale. The low bid of seven was submitted by Prudential-Bach- e and compared to the high bid, submitted by Northern Trust Co. of Chitagdf will mean nearly a $300,000 savings before its 1998 Biatffrity. A DELEGATION representing the school board and Davis County visited New York City last month and was tweH received by the variotiS financial rating services. rr Dont Change Emission Cm By MARK FOTHERINGHAM FARMINGTON - Anyone in Davis or Salt Lake County who is planning to tamper with their cars emission control system or use the wrong type of gasoline in their tanks had better think twice before carrying out such plans. THAT IS the advice of County Environmental Health Director Richard Harvey. A new ordinance, prepared by Mr. Harveys staff and requiring an annual inspection of complying with the federal mand for such a program. de- THE Environmental Protec- tion Agency threatened to withold millions of dollars of federal road funds from the county unless an inspection and maintenance program was developed in accordinace with the Clean Air Act. We are passing this ordinance under protest because of the hostage situation we have been placed in by the federal best possible program. WE ARE trying to be as fair as we can to Davis County motorists while still accomplishing the tast that has been required, said Com. Harry Gerlach. He added that the county was reserving the right to make changes to the program as it was put into operation. Since the I&M program is so new and potentially complex, it will likely require several said Com. alterations before evolving into a smooth running operation, according to Mr. Haar-vyThere is a lot of fine tuning left before us, he said. sion passed the ordinance Harold Tippetts. Com. Chairman Glen Saunders agreed with the hostage analogy but added that since the Federal requirements could not be saying that they were only had been made to develop the emission control systems was passed into law last week. The Davis County Commis- under protest, however, government, avoided, an honest attempt e. MR. HARVEY explained that the EPA requires a 25 per- 4 cent decrease in tailpipe emissions as a result of the I&M program. The problem is in establishing where the cut off points should be between cars that pass the emissions tests and those that fail, in order to meet the EPA requirement. We will probably have a lot of variation in the cut points, said Mr. Harvey. explained that the pass-fapoints would be different different types of vehicles different model years. off He il for and THE FIRST year, we will fail more cars than we need to, he said. If an amount of vehicles in a certain catagory are failed, the cut off point for that catagory will be modified. probably The second year, we will probably fail fewer cars than the EPA wants us to, because people will have fixed up their cars before having them inhe said. Any car spected, that failed the year before will at least have been tuned up within a year. HE SAID that cars which have been properly tuned should have no trouble passing the emission inspection. There are some cars out there now, however, that havent been tuned for several years. He warned that county motorists who tamper with their emissions control systems should be prepared for some heavy repair bills. Don t use leaded fuels in your car if you arejp supposed to either, or it cadd cost you a lot of moniyB he advised. $300 wortlRfjcata-lyti- c converter can Scisined and will have to be rejiSfed. THE INSPECTIONtions should be set up to BeSn inspecting vehicles in. February even though the insp&ions wont be required untdAJril 1 . Cars that must be repststed in April or later must fiMget a certificate saying that thevehi-cl- e has passed the emissions inspection before the county will register the vehicle? Cars registered before April 1, however, will not have to undergo the emissions test until they register the following year. |