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I or (he firl lime ever, (he Dut County l.mpiojmcnt and I rainmg office iv xponor f-- ing a federally funded program leaching word protecting dull to county ypuih. class instructor Debbie ACCORDING lu Program Coordinator Kuvie Marline, the word pH,e'Mng clave iv a federal CLTA program available lo year oldv cbwr-fieId-2- I (iR 111 (first tao Weeks of the program, students are 10 class fur si i hours per day, Monday through Thursday, There, tte students Warn basic computer commands and theory, Later instruction includes tests, timed writings and simulation exercise and projects to sharpen word pro cessing speed and accuracy, After the first two weeks, the schedule changes. Modems spend two days in the classroom and two days at a work site getting practical business experience, Only "public agencies are permitted to use the students and most of the (att County students wuik for the school district. TN THE field, some of the students just do basic secretarial work while others do straight data processing." said d ac "economically div advanuged." The nine-wee- k program combines classroom tnctrue-fio- n and onthe job framing lo familiarize viudentv with the requirements for a good word processor operator. With the introduction of low cosi com puter and word processing equipment, these skills could become valuable resources for companies, large and small. Ihat handle large amounts of correspondence. If ymas. T he students are paid $3,35 per hour for both classroom and work site time. Because the students are "paid to Warn, Mrs. Hymas has noticed a distinct ddWr-enc- e between the attitude of students in the CLTA class and her regular Layton High School business classes. TVE BEEN amazed si how well behaved and motivated these kids have been," she said. "They treat it more like a job than a class. Another reason may be because the students realize that because of their status, they may never again have the low-inco- opportunity to learn these skdjs, A two day word processing clime can tost hundreds of dollars tn the pmate sector, "VS hen some people hear of federal programs for the eco- nomically disadvantaged, they think fhe students are somehow mentally deficient as isn't the Well. That certainly case here, said "Ihese are Mrs- - Hymas, sharp kids. They're working hard to gain a skill that will nuke ihem employable." MIE ADDED that one of her students was valedictorian of her high school class. "Some of the students become so involved wuh their projects that they work straight through their break periods." Since this is the program's first year, there are no static tics to show bow successful if might be. Program olficials arc confident, how ever, that those w ho complete the program w ill have a definite advantage w hen they try to enter the business world. MRS. HYMAS explained that even a business without HE LSE the 'Alpha- used in business, she ex- plained that the skills Warned in the class are easily transferable to any of (he my rtad word processing systems on the fiuikrl today, tine challenge Mrs. Hymas has faced in the program has been teaching a deal' student. After some initial problems in communicating, she found that the best wy to instruct her was through the terminal THE TRAINING program used by the computer has a question and answer format yj tions could be typed on the terminal next to her. "She may need some more help initially, but there Is no reason why she can1 do as well as anyone else." said Mrs. Hymas. She added that the class may Vw jrir-- one day serve two purposes. SO, VIDEO aliens may have nothing to fear from IS Davis A 4? evl'Os that the student could respond The class uses newly installed computer equipment at Layton High School, fly foil, all Davis County high schools as many college t to directly, and extra explana- Besides Warning word processing skills, the students could do real word processing tasks for the other CETA programs in the county. should have similar equipment which Mrs. Hymas calls "as y itself. computers will look favorably on someone with experience on an up lo dale terminal, especially if they have plans to add computer capability in the fu- ture. - micro system. It is basically an educational computer system," site Said, Although u is different Horn the systems a '444iVa'v n)' ss County youth this summer, but if you're looking for someone who can zip out a perfect business letter, Mrs. Hymas can tell you who to call. Nfc Wj . 18S Antelope Island Causeway from Syracuse to the Utah State Park on the northern tip of Antelope Island appears passable in this photo despite debris along the roadway but the causeway, only access to the park, is closed to the public because of road damage closer to the island. - CAUSEWAY CLOSED By GARY R. BLODGETT - ANTELOPE ISLAND The causeway from Syracuse to Great Salt Lake State Park on the northern tip of Antelope and Island is still closed will be closed to Erobably for the remainder of the season. - THE CAUSEWAY is presently the only public access to the Great Salt Lake State Park, thus the park facilities will remain dormant until the road is repaired. Just how long the causeway will be closed is anyone's guess, according to representatives of the Utah Department of Transportation. JIM DEATON, District One director of UDOT, said not only is there extensive damage to about four miles of the causeway, UDOT and Utah Park and Recreation Department officials are not yet certain how the road should be repaired. By TOM BUSSELBERG 1 By MARK FOTHERINGHAM CLEARFIELD - Last week was definitely a low point for those opposed to the Davis County Waste Disposal project. Besides failing for the second time to block a conditional use permit for the plant (see related story), the group is also faced noy with the rejection of its initial petition to put the issue to a e vote. the document because it in no way meets the definition of an Initiative Petition. -- city-wid- ACCORDING TO city officials," the problem stems from the way the documents were prepared. They contendthat each person who gathered names for the petition sheets should have signed as witnesses to the documents. Instead, each witness line is signed by either Shirley or Kenneth Reed, members of the , opposition group. Ms. Reed said that although she and her husband had not gathered all the names personally, they had previously been certified by the state to oversee those who did gather them and were thus authorized to sign the petition sheets. THIS PETITION, as submitted, will not fly, said Mayor Pro-Ter- n Kay Chandler. There is no way it can be put on the ballot. In a letter to the city council, Clearfield City Attorney Alf Van Wagenen also advised the rejection of A HE EXPLAINED that instead of asking for a change in a specific law, the petition merely asks for a vote to accept or reject the issuance of a conditional use permit. Thus, the petitioners are seeking the right to vote on a specific administrative act and such action is not the proper subject of an initiative petition, said Mr. Van Wagenen. MS. REED, however, said that the intent of the petition was to change the wording of the ordinance which now allows a burn plant to be built in an A-- l zone as a conditional use. The opposition group had earlier said that if their petition was rejected, legal action would definitely be considered. Opposition member Jim Hurst said that because the city never informed the group of time limits and necessary procedures for the petition, their due process was interfered with. MR. VAN WAGENEN, however, said that the city is not responsible to council citizenson referen-dum- s and petitions and that the group should have contacted their own legal council. base that exists. is made to raise the roadbase, at least a majority of that money ($13 million) will have to come from emergency relief funds. BUT IF the lake does not recede, as expected, it may be necessary to raise the road-bato prevent future damage to the causeway. This will cost an estimated $13 million. Mr. Deaton says the district office of UDOT does not have se funds for repairing the road and if approval is given, that approval will have to come from the State Department of Transportation. SO THE waiting period could be long --- perhaps years. It is not a "high priority project and UDOT has overspent its budget for highway repairs because of extensive damage caused by statewide flooding this spring. Meanwhile, officials will play a waiting game, waiting for the lake .level to drop, which is not expected to occur for a long time. If the decision cials say the closure of the park is costing the state about $10,000 per month in revenue from tourists who pay a fee lo enter the State Park. In addition to the causeway, the boat marina at the northern tip of the State Park also was severely damaged, according to park olficials. Beaches and some structures also suffered THESE FUNDS -- at least for the time being are not available. If money becomes available, a lot of landfill will be needed to repair the damage or raise the base. damage by the rising lake and Of the road damage caused - extensive repairs will have to , by the rising lake being whip-be made before the park is ped by wind and rain, only a reopened. small section was left intact between the bridge (where the ONLY TWO of the six State Jordan River enters the bay) to Park and Recreation rangers the north tip of the island. assigned to the island have remained at the State Park durMR. DEATON said the road ing the summer. The other four has been repaired sufficiently were reassigned to other locato handle emergency vehicles tions, it was explained. but the road is closed to all When open to the public, the other travel. park offers a variety of attractDavis County and Forest ions- some of which are com- Service vehicles used the road mon only to this park. Swimlast week to battle a large ming in the Great Salt Lake is d fire that burned popular among visitors, and over several thousand acres. there are several outstanding scenic attractions available to MEANWHILE, park offi tourists. ' - - storm-relate- Davis Seeking Funds For South Library Work Fifteen Davis County youth are involved in a federally funded computer word processor training course this summer. The CETA sponsored course uses both classroom instruction and training to provide skills that may one day lead to a better career Clearfield Rejects Petition For Vote On Burn Plant Site He explained that it w ill cost in excess of J350.000 to repair the damaged road on the gravel - ' A near FARMINGTON 60,000 application for federal funds has been filed for construction improvements at the South Branch library that would assist handicapped and mean a better bookdrop service. COUNTY LIBRARY Direc- tor Jeanne Layton handcarried the application to the state library board offices in Salt Lake City, Friday, officially putting the countys bid for some of the $313,000 funds against other systems from across the state. County commission Chair- man Gien Saunders assured her the county h.as will supply the mandatory equal match in funds, with a tax mill of a levy increase of two-tent- mill sufficient to generate those monies, Library Board Chairman Evan Whitesides noted in Monday mornings regular board meeting. ALTHOUGH MS. Layton said she had no indication when word might be received on the project, it includes redoing the stairway to the basement for better accessibility by those with physical problems other than if they were sufficiently handicapped to need use of the planned elevator. In addition, two operable would be placed in the auditorium, allowing three groups to meet simultaneously or facilitating use of the entire room, although that's needed only about 15 percent of the time, she says. We would propose to enlarge and relocate the book- walls she explained further, noting it would be moved from adjoining the west front entrance adjacent to the driveway with a chute leading to a room drop, under the stairway. CALLING THE countys chances she notes a couple big proposals but said unemployment rates to assist conand-abilit- y struction employment up- swings are determining factors with more employment in both Weber and Salt Lake counties , and each has submitted pro- jects for expansion. Originally, the county had hoped to seek the $150,000 limit for construction of a new Layton headquarters but several snags shoved that to the wayside, Mr. Whitesides recalled. The county commis- bookmobile saw an eight per- cent increase, although the bookmobile ran only 14 days in June and was not Operational for several days. In the north, where the state operates the bookmobile, Layton useage increased seven percent but dropped by eight percent elsewhere. Kaysville Mr. and Mrs. Marion Thompson attended the funeral service of their son Gail Toone held in Golden, Colo, on Friday at 1 p.m. Mr. Toone was 44 years old and died July 26. Mr. and Mrs. Jay F. Culli-moreturned from a weeks re vacation trip to Grand Canyon, Ariz. and the National Parks in Southern Utah. Welcoming their third child sion didnt feel it could come up with a $150,000 match and. and third daughter into their talks with Layton about re- home are Mr. and Mrs. Craig turning to the county system Taylor of Kaysville. Ambree have been stalled because City was bom on July 16 at the St. Councilman Bob Stevenson Benedicts Hospital weighing 8 lb. 5 oz. At home are Clytie has been unavailable. and Brooke. Mrs. Taylor was the former HE NOTED that Mr. Stevensons interest is still Reva Walker of Kaysville. Grandparents are Mr. and strong but said a meeting with Com. Saunders wouldnt be Mrs. Verl A. Walker, Mr. and Mrs., Lowell Taylor all of possible until A continued climb in circuKaysville; one greatglation figures was noted at all randmother, Mrs. Drucilla three libraries, up 28 percent at Taylor of North Farmington. Houseguests for the holiday the north branch, to nearly 17,000 volumes borrowed in weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Larkins and family were June while south branch conMiss Mary Ann Secody and 17 tinued to lead in volume--u- p her parents, Mr. and Mrs. percent, to 21,827. The headquarters branch, meanwhile, Loydd Secody of Tuba City, Ariz. grew by just under 20 percent Mary Ann made her home to 6,980. with the Larkins family while she was attending school on THE SYSTEM as a whole grew by 20 percent while he the Indian Placement mid-mont- program. Attorney and Mrs. Gary Sargent and their family spent a week at Philmont, New Mexico where they vacationed at the Scout Ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Holt and their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Lue McCann and two sons Ryan and Kevin spent a week at their summer cabin at West Yellowstone, Mont. En route home Mr. and Mrs. Holt picked up their other two grandchildren Kimberly and Rodney Peart in Brigham City to visit for five days before they returned to their home in Denver, Colo. Kimberly and Rodney had been in Brigham City visiting their other grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Peart. Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams returned from vacationing two days at Lava Hot Springs, Ida. Its a son for Mr. and Mrs. David Chavez of Kaysville with the arrival of David Scott at the McKay-De- e Hospital on July 8 weighing in at 6 lb. 13 oz. He is being welcomed home by a little brother Michael and sis- ter Jennifer. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Garcia, Clearfield and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chavez of Salt Lake City. i |