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Show m ocroRriU6, Schools Facing Many Changes In Tans Opinion What Do You Think Of Schools? lftOT PACf iva l(ahm fe.'4 iif.ff UaR tln!ra!i.ifU h!e StAMaffd phram Ouu!J t rt up fvf nr!-- ( t t?a, Lm COfcTMrtO FtCU ) c! ft fvr Huntf iaitruk!i)f lAi u filing fv!s ) Lu!J 14 tc!p, Sana tWfct j t tof Atrffg'.t.fmrd, tuc;it da sw. clTftiffif cftiflJ!iff, sniow, TVaj.fr I ail i hair nun t f Ilf fimtf ! Fasif fii( SI Huh an ptum-- 7ih rfiuJ far ilasvf uth ft rdfavf d (ir.f A cufiiwiiSum Uif ft!) cpunijr ind junior tith J.imU tLixdd hi Jfmfnury in fur transferring ptutf. casing pul fur f,ilc iudfnt. ftny ftetixiiy M cuntplf, defined ft hsiV cyrrieulunt should hr counted extra iurrieular snd nut part of the regular Hbool Jay. 1 h.t would mean tin!) team. pep dub, chcetleading. ueal ftnJ instrumental groups, conditioning and studeni government uuulJ hr olfcre J outside the regular school day. Some programs, such a newspaper. jeathioh an J learn sport could he ofle red a chmc dur ing the optional 7ih perioJ. he told the hoard. ALTHOUGH a fellow Das i High leather avkeJ about an 8 perioJ nheJule. uth a currently cxiis at Davi High. Mr. Spencer laid that wa rejecled by the committee. If ctfiiin The graduation requirement committee. chaireJ by Ikth Heck, call for four language art course w ith al least three in English, tv o in math, including one algebra anJ four in social studies. That would induJe world history in adJition to ci ie. geography and American his tory Psychology would be an clccihc unlc four credit for social studies are allowed, the committee recommend. ; WHILE NO mandatory foreign language credit were recommended, the committee called for the possibility of starting foreign language in students junior high school for collegc-boun- J in lieu of lanwith continuing foreign language Dth in grade urged. guage arts Healthy lifestyles anJ fitness woulJ include in health in grades f two credits, with 2 in physical education for and one-haboth 9th and 0th grades with lifetime skills and regular physical education encouraged. one-hal- 10-1- lf 1 r ! . If FINE ARTS and vocational courses would both receive one credit each, with I6r credits earned in basics and 716 for electives. THE RECOMMENDATIONS are being compiled for board use in determining curriculum and related changes. That process should begin in December. (UfA QUA fl an khdd tf Ihwt Ud vrgrviithJJ ftf ad-- that -., a t)in!n4 that ha ihif m Iwiiif- A.4 rustf )mj i,f Lif ikfl'l, the it 4 ftfuund or d aftcktifg jmm je.ttr More than oe (jnb t4 he count y fTjU!ion the husm c4 f.;l the M eay 4y. ft4 hu-coiitifte4 w:h a i iiideeJ Nusew, k!h4 It l p.:.vn k&ts. I sen at to fioi enumi )o. 1 s,L,l, Vu t?-- e d4jf M tkt i fct, rlujifg iftfL!c4 of people as4 CR lof of Bkmeif ftflf eerd ithuMu4 1 horn tethers to ccrt4fe to cuoadft to bfwh per Ofmct Ml U II ST do ) uy thiV.k of th Khod? An they mofur, kJ ro!ptft throui;li joyr jol Hkk an4 oe Nhc on the way home from hvl. m fuot ball gum? h They could indeed be tlu!. but hi'pcfully they'll lut to wh4 you think of your more. The a fehouU K of j!al tmpLfftan.c to the KuJ tf education and your local hHomI principal, ITA and pa- ancr rent. HlkMvSIOallthenoicth4tgnemmeftt repon sometime generate, parbeulaily the "Nation at RkM that wa headed up by former Unhcrviy c 4 he. Da id P. Gardner, many people are takUtah ing a second look at their school. Many school arc holding meeting tpccifieally to receive Input from patron on what direction to go. Should there be more of a return to the "bavie" of the old three "RM and related material, should school go year-roun- d or should the day be IRTiglh By TOM BUSM UBt.RC; - FARMINGTON It'll N off to (he unny vale of California anJ the wide prairie of Albcna for vome Dam County student, in the coming year, with a lot of other places sprinkled in Nlwcen. GIVEN THE board of education's blessing, these trip involve students from every high school but Davis with Bountiful and View mont leading the way at five trips a piece. Following recently-revise- d travel policies, trips must be within the Western U.S. or southern Canada and cover " O lift not more than three school days with an adult chaperone required for every lOstuJcnis. Here's a list of schools and groups involved: Bountiful, speech department, drill team, science department, concert choir and band; Clearfield, choral department, KOTC and orchestra: Layton, Lanectlcs, studembody officers, cheerleaders and the band; View-mon-t. debate and drama, Vykcttcs. Madrigals, science department, band and jazz ensemble; Woods Cross, speech and drama, jazz ensemble, concert and madrigal choirs and marching band. MOST TRIPS, 10. or just d THATS THE appraisal of one Davis knows-s- he looks back not very who mother County I7-immersed far to when her oldest son-ntw'o-wor- ! ow ) was idc CmCMOCAIL giTOflM ld of. Heres her story, one that sounds more classic of an incoming high school sophomore who suffered two disappointments, he wasnt judged than not, either sufficiently large or big enough to compete on the Bountiful High School football team after playing years in community leagues and then was bumped off the junior ski patrol when the group was voted I f UFACED WITH that double disappointment John (not his real name), found sympathy in a new marisupport group, one that included the use of some of realize I didnt juana. Before you knew it, in were third the since had had he grade these friends dont difficult to no, was say -it very that groupassociate with them any longer, Mrs. Feolo said. She and the rest of the family saw a change in the who did what previously quiet, usually pleasant boy as much as asked any he was "INSIDE, I knew there was something really wrong, but so many of my friends would say hes just going through this teenage thing but I felt there was more to it since I had raised two others. Some adults would tell her using marijuana isnt harmful, and the family had to pay $75 an hour for sh.u? h.-!- a ery thing from time t ffectiv enes. quevtiorung 4 there are too many interruption for utadents during the day, for example, to elementary concern, hhoulj clasroom leather have specialut help when it comes id teaching music, phy kaJ education or art. fof instance? Hit, BOARD of education needs response from Nfore Thanksgiving local Hhool by Nov. 22-j- ut Hut Nfore that season Stan. and the busy holiday to have N meeting or result there the can hJy get forum to get those feeling compiled. So contact your local school principal, whether you know him or her or not, whether you have kid there or not. You're a taxpayer, you've a right to know where your money i going, if nothing else. If you don't do it now, there may never be another communication? WHAT ABOUT parent-teache- r Is it "excellent" er don't you know? An J w hat about parent-teache- r conference. Arc they helJ frequent to over half of the Southern California, followed by si to Tcmpe, Anz.. home of Arizona State University, with one each to Greeley, justification. Asst. Supl. Edmonton. Albcna. While the board quickly approved the requests. Board Pres. Sheryl would further check that involvement for future y ears. In other board action, bid dates w ere approved for sever- l9--a- re Colo., Reno, Nev. and five-memb- er Allen questioned Layton High's request that student-bod- y officers travel to Anaheim, Calif., along with the Lancellcs and eaders. W cheerl- MILE admitting that prac- tice "being traditional for a number of years" was hardly 31 include: MEANWHILE, John dropped out of school, all intents and church activities and his family-f- or it became trial that Mrs. a and Feolo urges purposes, parents not to give up, although she can point to those parents whove said they cant wait for the day their child reaches 18 and can leave home. The drug problem, though, affects the entire famiThe whole ly, not just the one, she emphasizes. family was in an uproar for a long time. We kept saying, Why, why? as if he was very unusual. "HE FINALLY said, Im with the in group and started talking. We found out most parents dont want to admit it. Thats the hardest thing in the world but you cant fight it if you dont admit it. conferences with the other kids, but the drug problem had to be dealt with, just like any other disease, the youthful mother reiterated. You have to try harder. "WE ALL individually tried to work with John, she recalled, with her oldest daughter taking a weekend when just the two of them were home to initially engage in a shouting match that finally came to talking it out. We just had to start listening to what he was saying. Usually you think its (drugs) just a copout. Teens are so frightened of the future, and they dont realize that we are too. ALONG THE WAY, John got into some scraps with the law and it was some tremendous probation officers whove helped him through it all, treating him sternly when that was needed. About a year ago, he landed a job at a fast-foo- d restaurant in his neighborhood and has resumed school at another high school. If anything, his mother says the love between them supercedes that of before the problem. Town meetings have been set up for Nov. 10 at four locations. Heres the location, time and cochairpersons from whom further information may be obtained: Bountiful High School cafeteria, 7:30 Davis High, 7 p.m., p.m., Tibby Milne, 1 Maxine Miner, or Olivia King, 5 and ClearLayton High, 7 p.m., Ruth Pratt, 6 or Joann Barnes field High, Kaye Williams, 295-786- 6; 451-532- 5; 451-256- m-i- teacher-studen- Lunch menus for the elementary schools for the week of Oct. During those difficult times, it meant having family deep inside the drug scene. She can look back on it now speaking in calm, decisive tones, but there were days and months she says the drug activities of her son held such impact it couldve broken up their marriage had they let it. THE SPEAKER is Myma Feolo, a mother who says shes not afraid to use her name in support of fighting that "cancer that struck her son, an occurance she says never was dreamed d, W4 it be hnt gfie kT ABOUT ddef INir student peers? JhH those lnUlff hf leather ids Hit what hf.mday prrpiftum hme Then, in a Monk thit mean siadcf.u go M me cot er t.4 s e up (lay and spend I Ml longer the the da) to vv round fthiHit year he It? hat )L would you fate yowf neighNiNLd Niditie. Itvlifig at inde anJoutwde nuitc naive, and ptaj ground, fclawfooms and halls, cqyfmeni center? suff he and the media M kT H your greatest safety concern? Not fily individual U liowti, SUehavOakl Id!, are studying the tuei hand in hand woh ITA. but indi idual ih trict w ide committee arc tod mg evWH qje!on ak about Elementary several months to a psychologist who basically tried to bring home the same message. It got to where I felt like almost a fool if I said anvthine. emotional cancer." SitjJaCi My.ihiolow? "How e! are the folio fig curriculum areaa being taught?" referring to reading, ipelhng, physical education, heahh. muic. art. writing, arithmetic. wul taJe. science and language, tl alvo ak for any other eourv that hiHtJ t'C added, How could tea, her effectirnes be improved? Several choice are given with three aled to be cheUmarhc J. Niter college training, increase salaries. more peeialut teacher, teaeher merit ray, more rcponuMc student, reduce teaeher'Vtudcnt ratio, Ntter inericc tenri.hment) training for tea, hers, more parent volunteer in claw. Niter facilities and equipment and longer school day or year. TNCRfAh IN quality cJucation often require an increase in funding for education." Again, what source would you favor? Would it go to increasing teacher salaries, budding improemen!,additiorul course such a computer, foreign language, gifted t training. Would you reduce the ratio, provide more supphe, equipment f furnishing. or do something else? R MONDAY, Oct. 31. halloween. and dill Hamburger witchslice, later gems es mixed fruit, cookie and milk. Kindergarten snack, cookie and milk. Tuesday, Nov. I, baked fish sauce, French fries boiled egg on lettuce bed, strawberbowknot rolls milk. Kinry shortcake dergarten snack, bread stick and jack-o-lante- Drug abuse is an ii, chance. GO OR 544-586- milk. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, Italian Spaghetti, green salad, slice of chilled French bread peaches and milk. Kindergarten snack, box of raisins and milk. Thursday, Nov. 3, burritos and shredded lettuce, com niblets, fruit cup, peanut butter brownie, milk. Kindergarten snack, graham crackers and milk. FRIDAY, Nov. 4, roast beef, butwhipped potatoes tered peas and carrots, parker-hous- e roll butter cup, apple slices, milk. Kindergarten snack, cinnamon puff and milk. Secondary Lunch menus for the secondary schools for the week of Oct. 3 will ITS FAMILIES are urged to view the Chemical ple programs on Channels 7 and 1 1 , Nov. 2 and 9 at 7 p.m. in an effort to organize against drug and alcohol use. al projects: the Reading Llcmcntary School in north Centerville, site work, at an estimated $150,000. for Nov. I; South Davis Junior High addition in Val Vcrda, to include relief for the gymnasium and cafeteria in a multipurpose room-typ- e facility at $250,000 estimated Nov. 15; Vicwmont High School voca- tional shop expansion, estimated $375,000, Nov. 24; Syracuse Elementary School kitchen, primarily adding storage, at $80,000 for Dec. 5. were built. North Layton Junior High School and Lincoln Llcmcntary front onto Antelope with many student having to walk to and from school in that area. AND WHILE he stressed the district is in a "sound, were worsening traffic condi- quoted relayed the greatly reduced reserve funds, with "all but $466,000 committed" from maintenance and operations. tions and more inconsiderate drivers. She pinpointed traffic problems on West Gentile, near Layton Elementary School and Antelope Drive and Main, an ever-busi- er intersection plemented. such as in data cessing. "ITS TIME the parent involved everyone living in Lay ton" in trying to control the problem, she told the board, indicated a citizens committee ha been formed. The board received upbeat new s about the districts financial audit from Jerry McClain, a partner in the auditing firm of Arthur Young & Co. of Salt Lake City. Noting it covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 1983. he said it was accepted by the Municipal Finance Officers Assoc., earning a certificate of excellence further from the Association of School MEETING AT the new Sarah Jane Adams Elementary School in northeast Layton following dedication ceremonies were several dozen parents, with the board hearing a report from Laytonite Ruby Price, who stressed the need for additional safety measures to counteract what she said have largely been Satellite Fireside Sunday The local congregations of the LDS Church are inviting the public to a satellite television fireside" Sunday focusing on the life and mission of Jesus Christ, a church news release says. WED LIKE to invite anyone in Davis County whos interested to view the presentation which will be transmitted live to nearly 600 Church gatherings throughout the United States. The program will not only focus on the Savior, but give people a chance to Business Officials, among few school districts nationally to be so honored. financial position, That equals figures six-tent- im- pro- learn how strongly we as a people believe in following Christ and his teachings. The program will originate in the historic Tabernacle on of one percent on the $77 million revenues (taxes) generated- -a figure that he said none of us like to operate on that tightly. The district has its work cut out for it. Salt Lake Citys Temple Square. Sermons on the life and mission of the Savior will be given by leaders of the Church, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will sing musical selections about the Savior and a new motion picture, "Come Follow Me, will be shown. AT 6 P.M. a local program will be held at area stake cenbefore the ters, a half-ho- Clothing Drive Slated The Salvation Army is having a clothing drive at Hill Air Force Base on Nov. 1, 2 and 3. Trucks will be assigned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each of those days. ' satellite transmission is received. The children of the TRUCK locations are at the west side of Building 1279 and in the parking lot west of Bldg. 308. Please bring your usable clothing to the above locations. We have a great need for clothing. Thank you for your congregation will sing songs abot the Savior, and Stake presidents will speak about what the Savior means to them. support. include: MONDAY, Oct. 31, Halloween, French dip sandwiches fresh fruit, tater gems peanut butter brownie w orange topettes, milk. High schools have a choice each day of burger bar and salad line. Jr. high choice, stacked ham sandwich and dills, French fries dessert and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 1, lasagna, buttered green beans, shades of green French rolls salad jumbo sugar cookies, milk. Jr. high choice, deluxe hamburger, salad, deFrench fries ssert and milk. Nov. 2, taco WEDNESDAY, salad wedges, chilled blushing pears, cinnamon rolls, milk. Jr. high choice, hoagie sandwich slices, French fries dessert and milk. Thursday, Nov. 3, deep fried turkey steak, whipped potatoes buttered mixed vegetables, celery sticks, parkerhouse rolls strawberry shortcake milk. Jr. high choice, lettuce and hamburger detomato, French fries ssert and milk. -- FRIDAY, Nov. 4, com dog French fries Peo- merely accompanying the other students but said he LAST $ EARS reserve ws $1.3 far higher, he saiJ-aN- nit million more, with Board Clerk Roger Clines emphasizing the audit is a good check on district operations, noting further suggestions offered since Humana Hospital Das it North and a shopping plaza 1 776-523- 298-344- 6. Gayle Stevenson said there was "some form of participation" hy the officers other than buttered peas, carrot sticks, cracked wheat rolls apple turnovers and milk. Jr. high choice, hot pastrami, fries tomato and lettuce salad, dessert and milk. Sale Of Flood Control Bonds Goes Private By MARK FOTHERLNGHAM FARMINGTON - If you had planned to invest a spare $12 million in Davis County Flood Control bonds and put your money to work repairing damages from last springs flooding, you may as well just put your money back in the bank. ACCORDING TO Larry Denham of Prudential-Bach- e Securities Inc., the countys bond consultants, the county has opted not to put the bonds out for public bids. Instead, they have decided to pursue a bond "privately negotiated sale. That means that the county will approach a firm representing several banks or other investors, hammering out the terms privately. The interest rates are fairly set in such a situation according to the rat ing of the bond. WHEN PUBLIC bids are taken, there is a possibility that a slightly more favorable interest rate can be obtained for k the of the bonds. The public sale, however, is more time consuming. Mr. Denham indicated that the county opted for the privately negotiated sale in order to sell the bonds more quickly. That will allow crews to begin construction on flood control projects sooner, to prepare for next springs runoff season. COUNTY Commissioners pay-bac- are accompanying Mr. Denham to New York this week in order to secure a bond rating from both Moodys and Standard and Poors rating services. he rating given to the bond and the maturity schedule, (payback period) are the most important factors influencing the final interest rate of the bond. Mr. Denham said that the county is expecting about a 13 year payback period and are hoping to come back from New York with a AA rating for the $12 million bond issue. He explained that a Double A rating is the second best rating possible in the bond market and that it would likely translate into about a nine percent interest rate. . THE COUNTY plans to in- crease the flood control mill levy from the presently assessed three mills to a total of four mills in order to meet the twice annual bond debt payments as well as paying for routine maintenance to county-wid- e flood control systems. 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