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Show t I I KKt'LKX JOURNAL BULLETIN Motivated Students Seem To Enjoy Extended Period Day fly TOM Bt'SSM BIRG FARMINGTON student apparently tire ideall lining mioihenc'et-tendeperiod day".M.hcdulc in plate at high schools across the Davis StiuMil Dislntt. d such as is needed to go from one class to another. period classes range fiom Arabic, taught by a University of Utah student to three, to 31 in Family Relations, 12 in Childrens Theater and 22 in de- TIITRE HAS beenasigni-fleaincrease in students taking vocational classes, up from 1,795 2nd semester classes last year to 2,382 this year, it was added. At Vicwmont, early mornclub ing classes include ullcctmg 97 and history, 78. jazz ensemble, two English classes of 51, and LDS Seminary. 52, an 8th period that in- At Uountiful High, 7th bate. Ml III.E ITS tiHi soon to tell with the school ear only little over ti month old. Asst. Supi. Gayle Stevenson told the hoard of education there are 'no problems to the student who is motivated at ull" as up to one third of one high school's students participate in a seven period day and Davis High continues its eight period block schedule. About Clearfield High students participate in a limited early morning and later THE SCIlfXJL administration indicated "noticeable cur- jp riculum changes" resulted such as a jump from four to six plane geometry classes and one additional biology and choir class while the girls choir doubled in sie. "Appro- I NDKR extended such as at Uountiful, classes start ut 7:45 and instead schc-culc- s, of ending at 2: 10. continue until 2.50 for those opting for the extra period. And while it's hoped "higher productivity" and an "extra day of homework" as is possible at Davis High where four of the eight periods are taught each day. Mr. Stevenson said that will nute 5th period, 40 minute 6th and 85 minute 7th period. Classes dismiss at 2:20 p.m. "mainly basic courses" in the early morning and 8th period "to better insure good stuClearfield High classes re- lime, that school tries to offer dents." ported from the school's administration to the district is a "very satisfactory acceptance of the eight period day by students, faculty and parents." It was noted a more serious approach to teaching and learning" is olTered allowing involvement "greater in a class" now possible with reduced SCIIOOLolTicials there said challenge to keep the class sie up" with it noted its a At Davis, two 85 minute classes are held in the morning, Marling at 7:40, followed by a 35 minute lunch, a 50 mi- AMONG comments cludes two English classes with 41 students is also offered. ximately" 10 students dropped back from seven to six periods, it was noted. 2tHl afternoon schedule, 135 at Woods Cross, about 330 at View moot and 55 at Layton, u here only early morning classes are tillered. FARMINGTON Its been -- about a month since little Rachael Runyans decom- posed body was found in a shallow creek in Morgan but cause of death County remains a mystery. - determine exact cause of death. DAVIS County Sheriff Brant Johnson said an autopsy that was performed shortly after the girl's body was found failed to disclose the cause of death. He said the body was badly decomposed, having been exposed to water from the creek and extreme weather conditions for nearly a month. Since the time the body was found, an investigative task force headed by the Davis County Sheriffs Department and including officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sunset City, Hill Air DETECTIVE Lt. Bob Peters, who is directing the murder investigation from the Sheriffs Department, said members of the task force are on call and checking out every lead that is reported. I cant say that we are still working around the clock on this case, but we are putting in a lot of time all that is required to check out every possible lead and to follow up on every report that the department receives, the detective tensive investigation. there are no solid leads. Force Base and Morgan County have been conducting an ex- WEVE HAD a lot of leads - especially during the first few days after the body was but nothing has matefound rialized. said Sheriff Johnson. "We are still working on the case and still have hope that we will find the abductor and killer of this little girl. -- j But whether or not cause of death of Rachael Runyan will ever be definitely known is still undertermined," the sheriff emphasized. "The body was in such a condition that it will be extremely difficult to 24-ho- - said. "WERE HOPING that things might pan out but so far Were just plugging along and doing all that we can and we urge the public to keep calling on any suspicious persons. Lt. Peters said there have been a few reports, especially in Salt Lake County, of attempted kidnappings but most of these have proved to be hoaxes. 'llame The Computer Even Commissioners Have IRS Troubles FARMINGTON - Somebody whos gone before the county commission seeking a tax abatement and been denied may not think so, but even county commissioners have their share of tax problems. TAKE THE very real case of Com. Harry B. with the federal Internal Rewhose foul-uvenue Service and the Tax Commission--al- l could technicalthanks to some computer-actual- ly, bars. behind time some ly mean spending it a in recent related he county commission As the states computer system hasnt remeeting, corded Mr. Gerlachs efforts at filing an amended 1981 income tax return. In fact, the latest blurb out of the computer says that unless he sends be in jail within a few days. could he $162 pronto as anyone NOW COM. Gerlach is as else, everyone is assured, and has offered to comply with that request. Hes already been to the bureaucratic buildings on the hill in Salt Lake City-- all to no -- Ger-lac- h, p law-abidi- avail. What couldve been a lazy summer turned into the start of this unwanted hassle when the good ol IRS asked for more information on his tax return resulting in his response that led to word in July his tax was going up. NOW WHEN more moneys involved, a person naturally wants to get to the bottom of the matter. Com. Gerlach pored over his records and found hed declared a part of his income two times. That means he paid too much to the IRS. And although he convinced the omniscient IRS, the state has yet to clear its data banks. Unfortunateas with most other processing matters in ly, bureauracy, theyre knows when four-si- x months behind, itll all be cleared up. trict if members the study, By DONETA GATHERUM SUNSET Last Tuesday evening the Sunset City Council approved a hid of $8,459.50 submitted by the Knudsen Con struction Company to install curb, guttering and sidewalk from 1700 to 1800 North and Main Street. Included in the bid will be money enough to place a storm drain across Main Street. rollment during 7th period and two early morning courses afTccting 39. FIVE CONTRACTORS bid on the construction project. All bids received were over the engineering estimated cost. To keep the cost of the project down, the Sunset City maintenance department will do some of the work and provide some of the needed materials. IT IS possible that Sunset City can recovon this project from the Utah Department of Transportation SOS funds. er the money spent Curb, guttering and sidewalk is needed in this area because of very serious drainage problems. IN OTHER council action, support was pledged to evaluate and analyze a joint AT WOODS Cross and Layton, LDS released time is the only early morning offering with marching band at Woods Cross 7th period and no 7th period at Layton. of NORD emergency, disaster and civil defense program between the cities of Clearfield, Sunset and Clinton. Councilman Clifford Spendlove brought the council up to date on the progress of the resource recovery plant that has been proposed. Mr. Spendlove is a member of the contract selection committee. This group has just completed selection of an independent engineering company that will determine if the resource recovery plant will do the things that it is supposed to do. The company selected to complete this study is R.W. Beck of Denver. The project will cost between $95,000 and $100,000. The Wasatch Front Regional Council will contribute $60,000 towards the study. Mr. Spendlove said the remaining $35,000 or $40,000 would come from the NORD Dis DISPLAY AD DEADLINE Friday 12:00 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Art would support rf A ag4 U I" TMW . t ua KAYSVILLE WEEKLY REFLEX . lk Wl 1 THE SUNSET City Council voted unanimously to give money to the study. If the project goes as planned, the money will be returned when the bonds that will finance the plant are sold. SEVERAL months ago the council voted to withhold payment of a $ 3 1.75 bill owed to the North Davis Refuse Board. The bill was for garbage service that the city did not receive last winter because the dump road was closed. The council withheld payment because the council members felt better communication needed to be established between the refuse board, the cities and the garbage haulers. Communications have improved somewhat. The council voted to pay the bill. A letter suggesting communications between the refuse board and the cities served should continue to improve will accompany the payment. 1 in- clude government, English, video camera, jazz ensemble, drivers education and released time, totalling 149 en- Cause Of Rachels Death Is Not Yet Determined Bv GARY R. BLODGETT- - Sunset Council Approves Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Project For 1700 North have to be evaluated at school year's end. Moii-vote- d LEADER, OCTOBER 14, 1982 TIIE COUNCIL unanimously gave Mel Wood, City Recreation Director, a strong vote of support and confidence for the good sports program he runs for the people of Sunset. All council members and the Mayor indicated they had received numerous phone calls from people who voiced support for Mr. Wood and appreciation for the "best softball program anywhere. Mayor Norm Sant thanked the police officers. Chief Wallace of the fire department and citizen volunteers for the work they did in fingerprinting the children of Sunset. The Mayor said he felt this program was very beneficial. It could help find lost children, help with investigative work when tragic situations occur and help save time consumed from leads received when a missing child was reported. FINALLY, the Mayor promised action would be taken against the hardcore weed ordinance violators living and owning property in Sunset. I. Till , Weekly rtf puNkaiwn: Kaywll 12 2 )if (4 Filmuf Ul, I.Weekly tuel lue: Noat puhluhcd u.ort J. Annual M 0 I J, annu-ll- y' )h, IV7 North Mat Sard, o 4. Location ul knuan otf4 ( puhlwaiwn: Ion. Clad 401 bum oflkg at the pug. 5, t txaiMXi at lit KraOuailCfi at general 10 Itiherv V6 South Main Street, Uuuniitul, I'lah and managing 6 Kunat and complete OJirct at puMuher. editor ptiMuhef John Siahle. Jr 14 tin Wart I irvl Soultl. Bountiful. MOI0 door Lean S. Stable 1 16 South Firt V4aM, Bountiful. 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Jr., Publisher HE PRAISED the womens groups, PTA organizations and others that have banded together to prevent further kidnappings. "It was a sad thing to happen (Rachaels death) but it certainly has united the com' munity along the Wasatch Front. I just hope that we can catch and convict the person or persons who killed that little girt," the detective said. MEANWHILE, THE search continues for the kidnap sus pect described as being a black male, 30 to 35 years of age, and wearing an Afro and mus- tache. Sheriff Johnson said there were no "outward indicators of a shooting or stabbing that caused the childs death. However, strangulation could have been the cause but if so this would be almost impossible to determine for certain. HE ALSO doubted the girl was sexually molested. Che- mical tests are being performed to substantiate the initial autopsy reports (that there was no sexual molestation) but there is little chance that these tests will reveal any new or additional information, he said. Hearing Set On Garbage Plant By DONETA GATHERUM - LAYTON The city council voted Thursday, to have a public hearing on the rezoning of 16 acres for a solid waste recovery plant. THE NOV. 18 hearing will determine if the zoning will be changed from agricultural to manufacturing as requested by Davis County. The parcel property is the number one site for a proposed waste resource recovery plant servicing the county. The public hearing will be held at 7: 15 p.m. in the Layton City building. BOB STEVENSON and Golden Sill opposed the date of the public hearing. They favored holding it on Nov. 4 which would be the next regular council meeting. The agenda for the Nov. 4 meeting was filled with many other items of business so the other council members felt the rezone request should be de- layed until Nov. 18. It will be the only item of business on the council agenda for that evening. COUNTY officials have in- dicated they will need about one hour to make their presentation. On Sept. 28 the Layton City Planning Commission unanimously voted to deny the re- zone request. Their decision was based on recommendations made by Layton City Department heads and by input of Layton citizens who live near the plant site. AT THE Sept. 28 hearing, City Attorney Bruce Barton questioned the legality of acting on the rezone request. The county has not paid the necessary $150 rezone filing fee. Thursday evening the city . council acted on a request from the county that the filing fee be waived. Because all citizens are required to pay this fee, the council felt the county should not be exempted from payment. Council members unanimously voted to require the county to pay the fee. AFTER THE public hearing date was set Layton Mayor Lewis G. Shields took some time to mention information he had gathered since the plan- ning commission decision. The Mayor said he has received many reports of concern from mayors, county officials and other governmental leaders about the adverse decision. He stated Woods Cross council members were on record in support of the resource recovery plant on the Layton site. The Mayor stated several other cities were not firmly committed to building a resource recovery plant and some officials had questions about the Layton site. MAYOR Shields reported he met with Hill Air Force - School FARMINGTON board members agree students should be encouraged to volunteer their services and classes that teacher should be expanded but couldnt find common ground on when a proposed principal evaluation should be im- plemented. THOSE wide-rangin- g 1982-8- 3 topics, included in the Goals and Priorities for the Davis School Board, were among items approved for attention during the coming year. But Item IV; An evaluation instrument for principals will be designed and reviewed year during the 1982-8- 3 found one board member' strongly voicing need for some implementation of that program by next year and others indicating additional time might be needed to formulate an appropriate program. "IF WE spend one year to put it together, and one year to try it out, were still two years away, said Dr. Ray Briscoe of Bountiful. If we do it this year, at least it (gives us) a dry run. I think we shouldve been evaluating principals 20 years ago but Im not in that much of a hurry that I cant wait a year, retorted Member I Bruce Parry of Sunset. think a person should know how hes been evaluated. BOARD Pres. Sheryl Allen said, at that point, I think it would be wise to leave it the way it is (for now) but it may be the administration needs more direction on it. To that Dr. Briscoe replied, I think it would be incredible for a principal not to know what theyre doing an evaluation on. I still would like to see it by next year. I THINK theyre already being evaluated, Farmington Board Member Marda Dillree said, adding, but not as were talking about. I hope we would give the time needed and said she felt parental involvement should be included. A woman in the audience expressed concern when she said, It seems if you wait another year it might be two-thryears before implemen- tation. is the TO only concern I have, Asst. Supt. Gayle Stevenson, who oversees curriculum, said. "Its very citizens, parents, public officials, teachers and other orga- noted MR. STEVENSON secondly school the site selection committee on HAFB to look at other sites. The Air Force officials mentioned the government might lease the property in Layton to the plant owners or the government might lease a site across the street on HAFB to the plant owners. This would result in many complications. First, the lease would have to be at market value of the property. Second, there would be problems with a pending law suit Layton residents have said they will file if the plant location sites near their homes were not abandoned. NO FORMAL request from the county has been made to locate the plant on Hill Air Force Base. Mayor Shields said this request would not be made until the pond site situation in Layton was settled. The pond site was declared government surplus property by the Corp of Engineers sev- - eral years ago. The paper work was completed to transfer titlq of the 16 and f acres, from the Air Force to Layton City to be used for a city park. This is standard procedure when government surplus property is located within an incorporated city limits. one-hal- BECAUSE the property is surplus, it probably cannot be leased. Mayor Shields said Layton would receive $120,000 to $140,000 in revenue in lieu of taxes if the plant were built on the pond site. THE MAYOR also stated the Air Force would not force the resource recovery plant down the throats of the people. Finally, Mayor Shields said he believed all members of the council, the Mayor and most Layton residents would go in, record favoring the resource recovery plant concept. The problem Layton people are; having with the plant is its! proposed location. But Whew? School EotwdAgrees3 By TOM BUSSELBERG Base officials and Mayor Urry of Woods Cross, chairman of curriculum nizations through public rela- evaluation comes primarily tions efforts; student writing from assistance principals over curriculum, a selected will be encouraged in all subject areas with that noted as number of junior high principthe only way to survive in the als plus some central adminis future if a student can write; tration staff. He said any recommended changes for the next school year should be forthcoming in January or February, 1983. He added that he felt parental involvement is natural and should flow high schools. through the I THINK we need to. emphasize public service and citizenship, Mr. Forbes: added. operations will continue, including the energy conservation plan now being implemented district-wid- e. INVOLVEMENT of academic excellence in secondary schools will be studied this year, the plan indicates, including graduation require- ments, an evaluation of the seven and eight period days, weighting of classes for honor roll acceptance, a pass-fa- il grading system in some classes (such as physical education), ways to enhance instruction levels and effective counseling. A decision is asked on what is and isnt credit, with Supt. Lawrence Welling noting the question of whether drill team activity counting for credit is "constantly raised. traumatic to a lot of folks out there, he added, speaking of the proposed formal evaluation. The informal evaluation DR. BRISCOE noted some has worked very well for a lot from the Bountiful High of years. They will be very reluctant to have a haphazard attendance area are asking for a review of the 7th period exattempt to formalize. AT THAT, the document periment there, adding that was approved, although many parental input is necessary. He also referred to the comother points were discussed, mittee on academic improveincluding a need to carefully watch test scores with most ment, indicating their recommendations, as well as those areas up, said Mrs. Allen. through public input, should Among items in the plan: increase involvement from be obtained. Davis May Hold On COL Increases By CLINT WARDLOW FARMINGTON - Davis County employees will be d nied across-the-boar- de- cost-of-livi- salary increases when the 1983 county budget goes into effect. HOWEVER, the county the employees may pick-u- p share of the retirement program constituting 3.95 increase in employees salaries, said auditor Ludeen G. Gibbons. The retirement pay has been taken directly from the employees pay check in the past, said Ludeen, but new legislation enables the county to pay for the retirement plan. to find out if the county can percent, Ms. Gibbons said. afford to pick up the retirement Budget request were due tab. into the auditors office on Merit increases can also be Oct. 1, but problems with the granted to deserving em- computers have delayed com- ployees, Ms. Gibbons pointed of out. Merit increases would come to 3.5 percent, and employees would have to undergo evaluation before receiving the increases on the anniversary of the date they were hired, Ms. Gibbons said. THE SALARY limitations are a result of tighter budgeting for 1983, Ms. Gibbons said. The county is limited to increasing property taxes by only six percent under guidelines approved by the state legislation. putations budgeting each departments, said Ms. Gib- bons. The budgets will have to be figured out before the final decision can be made on the retirement pay, said Ms. Gibbons. MS. GIBBONS said com- putations of department budgets should be completed with-i- n the next two weeks, allowing for a decision to be made on the employee pay in- crease. The county general fund cannot exceed $10.5 million BEFORE any decision can Another three percent in- for the 1983 year. The county be made on the plan, Ms. Gib- crease is allowed to account has on a 9.7 million operated bons said the budgets for each for population growth, making budget for the 82 year said department must be tabulated the entire tax increase nine Gibbons. 2 ; 2 |