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Show UTAH 467 .MT STATS PRESS A2. SaUWvu. laws NUMBER TWO VOLUME SEVENTY-NIN- (."U HATE PAIO PERMiT NO LA 1 TON 4041 UTAH 544-913- 3 J 546-473- 5 Voice Of Davis County E PrOf1 6 PvvUp DAK (USPS 1492-6000- 18 BAGES ) WEDNESDAY, ABRIL 25, 1984 Bookmobile Fee Brings Disagreement By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor By TOM Bl SSEI.BERG LAY I ON - At least a couple of Layton officials think the county library is trying to hand them a bad deal when it comes to bookmobile charges. South Davis County communities along the Wasatch Front are much better prepared for this spring's runoff than a year ago w hen devastating mud slides and flooding caused extensive damage. CITY LIBRARY Board Member Lynn Wood, also a former councilman. and Bob Stexenson, a current city council member, are concerned at a $27,000 charge the county says the city owes for next year's bookmobile service. They're concerned to the tune of a $9,000 difference, believing the city owes, instead, about $16,048 for the serv ice it receives through a contract with the county that the county, in turn, obtains from the state libraiy board. AT LEAST this is the concensus of city officials in Bountiful, Centerville and Farmington communities that suffered the most severe damage a year ago. Bountiful City Manager Tom Hardy said he is very optimistic about the outlook for this years potentially high runoff. We should be able to handle the water flow this year even if the runoff is much higher than last year. OUR CREEKS are lined and much larger culverts have been installed where plugging occurred last spring. Mill Creek and Barton Creek both have very substantial debris basins and sedement basins along all three creeks are working very well," he said. Mr. Hardy noted, however, that the debris basin planned for Stone Creek has not yet been started and will not be ready for this spring's runoff. This project has been delayed because of problems connected with the sale of property to Davis County." -- - - HE SAID $5.5 to $6 million has been spent on the creeks, basins and ponds this year. They are about 95 percent completed, he said. A recent tour of the creeks and canyons showed "some slide potential still exists with new and existing slide areas. Thus far, there has been some minor sloughing, but no major slide problems, the city manager noted. CULVERTS have been replaced at 1000 North where water was diverted for a time down Main Street. Also, 300 North Main, closed for a few days last week, should be reopened by this time. He said work at this site was delayed because concrete box culverts are very much in demand and apportioned to contractors each day. In Centerville, City Administrator Mark Palesh said this city is much better prepared for a high runoff, but there are still some bottlenecks that give us some concern. A MUD slide in Parrish Creek Canyon about three weeks ago has not caused any additional problems and all of the creeks have been dredged where property owners would allow equipment on their property, he explained. What's discouraging though is that debris is still being pulled from the creeks that has been thrown into the creeks by residents, he said. We need all the cooperation we can get to have these streams cleaned and kept clear of debris. BARNARD CREEK basin is completed, and Parrish Creek basin should be completed soon. Deuel Creek basin, however, was not completed by Davis County crews as promised and 540 North will not be repaved with concrete until later this spring. Ricks' Creek basin is behind schedule and will not be completed until near the end of May, he said. In Farmington, city officials got a preview THE M ATI ER surfaced recently when County Library Director Jeanne Layton indicated the north bookmobile service, that includes Layton serv ice, is costing $65,667, meaning Layton's share of about $ 5. (XH) wasn't sufficient considering 52 percent of service time is offered in Layton The county arrived at its $27,000 figure after subtracting S37.48I as the state subsidy but the two city officials contend the city should only pay about 2 percent based on its population. They claim further the state subsidy supports the entire county, not just the north end. City representatives tentatively were to meet with the county library board at their May 29 meeting. LAYTON OFFICIALS have also questioned the difference between CULVERTS what's budgeted for the south county bookmobile, operated by Davis County Library. Although $37,000 is officially budgeted, Ms. Layton reiterated statements from an earlier interview several w'eeks ago that actual charges place cost of service at closer to $50,000. In addition, she says Layton receives better than the Motorists may be inconvenienced, some now, but hopefully workers will succeed in completing flood control projects in time. of what their large debris basin can do. A mud slide caused water to flow into the basin, but no serious damage was caused, according to City Public Works Director Ron Nelson. WE FEEL secure with the basin after what happened last year, said Mr. Nelson. Unless a slide is excessively large - much larger than last year - the basin should be able to handle it. He said all channels have been enlarged and cleaned and larger culverts have been placed under streets and where major problems occurred last year. Sedement ponds have also been constructed on Shepard Creek; an existing pond was enlarged on Farmington Creek; and ponds have been constructed on Steed Creek above and below 200 East. one-four- bookmobile th service provided county residents-- at 26-2- 7 percent although they only house 19 percent of the 160. (XX) county population. THE SOUTH and bookmobile has nothing to do wath Layton. If w'e weren't operating on such a minimal scale we probably should employ another part-tim- e backup driver." On top of that, if funds were put aside for another new van that could be needed in the near future, that would mean further increasing the budget, she explained, estimating about SI 00.000 would be needed fora van and equipment. -- -- Headed CDJ For 24 Years ID)wm By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON When Central Davis Junior High School opened in the fall of 1954, the enrollment was between 750 and 800 students. THE BOUNDARY lines for the school were from Centerville line on the south to the Clearfield line on the north. Central was the third junior high school to open in Davis School District. Today the enrollment at Central is about 130 students. The school is one of two junior high schools in Layton. There are now four junior highs servicing the area once serviced by Central Davis. Mr. Warren is a High Priest in the West Point LDS Stake. Utah State University. He also attended Weber State where he earned an associate degree and the University of Utah where he received a B.S. and an M.S. degree. IVe stayed in education HE STARTED teaching at North Davis Junior High School. When Central Davis was opened in 1954, Mr. Warren was appointed vice principal. He held this position for six years. He was appointed principal of the school in 1960. HE ENJOYS athletics as a spectator and a participant, music, gardening and traveling. Looking back over a 34 year education career, Mr. Warren can make many observations. He says kids today .are an improvement oxer the young people of the past. They are more versitile, better informed and better educated. The because I love the kids. problems have been about the same throughout the years. Today, the majority are very fine young people. 1 THREE MAJOR additions have been made to the school facility. The National Guard Armory is also being used for classroom and activity space. One person who has been a major part of the growth of Central Davis Junior High School is William (Bill) Warren, school principal for the past 24 years. MR. WARREN will retire this June from a career in education that has lasted 34 years. After graduating from Davis High School, Mr. Warren attended MR. WARRENS career in education has been most impressive. He has been a member of the Phi Retiring after 34 years. Delta Kappa fraternity for 20 years, serving as president for one term. He is a 30 year member of the DEA-UEandNEA. For 24 years I'VE STAYED in education because I love the kids, Mr. Warren says. Our education system today is the best ever. Teachers are better trained. Central has an excellent A he has belonged to the UASSP and NASSP. He served on the Weber College Alumni Association Board Community service has been a part of Mr. Warren's life. He is a past member of the Layton Rotary Club, the Syracuse Lion Club, the Layton Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Ambassador Athletic Club of Salt Lake City. He is a member of the Davis County Welfare Committee Board, the Ogden Elks and is a past president of the faculty and staff. Everyone is inin the education of the young people of Layton, says Mr. Warren. "I appreciate the over-al- l help and support of faculty, parents and students. I've had 100 percent backing which leaves few pioblems left Unsolved, " he says. ALTHOUGH MR. Warren is reluctant to list accomplishments, patrons and visitors at Central lunior High can immediately terested of Directors. Layton Chamber of Commerce. FOR THREE years Mr. Warren served as the Junior High Representative for the UASSP (Utah Association of Secondary School Principals). He was a member of the UASSP accrediting committee for three years. From December 1942 until Dein cember 1945, Mr. Warren served the U.S. Army. MR. WARREN and his wife, Verniece of 38 years now are the parents of one son, Terry, and a daughter Randee. The Warrens lives in West Point. notice many positive points of pride. The appearance of the school inside and out is the first thing most people notice. Everything is kept clean and in order. The ground are litter free. Lawns and landscaping are attractive and xx ell maintained b the staff and the students. The appearance of the students is also positixe. Dress is modest and conducix e to learning. Grooming is neat and appropriate. THE ACADEMIC achievement of Central students, past and present, is notyxxorthy. Central stu- dents are tops," Mr. Warren claims. Many students have gone on to achieve in business, education and professions. The faculty, staff and PTA of Central Davis Junior High will hold a special open house in honor of Mr. Warren on Thursday, May 3 from 5 p.m. at the Central Davis Junior High Library, 663 Church Street, Layton. A special recognition assembly will be held on May 3 in the Layton High School auditorium. 440 Lancer Lane. The assembly will start at 12:45 p.m. Friends and relatives and former students and education colleagues are in: vited to attend these special programs. dmg 3-- |