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Show REFLEX JOURNAL RULLETIN Grandmother Is Busy McKay-De- By NORMA IRF.FCE Hospital in e - Ogden and then back again, AT ST. Benedic t's Hospital, Mrs. HiH'i daughter Shauna KAYSVJLLE The first meeting of the season for the Kaysville Civic Association on Tuesday night was held at the SiWerAgc Center with Mr. Pat Hirschi, president, presiding. Hair gave birth to a son J cighm 7 lb oz, She and her husband finun. who reside at 80 Layton Circle Dr., Lay ton, are excited as this is their first child, and (he grandparents are Cordon Hill. Lay ton and Mr. w t THE MEMBTRS and the board discussed the responsibilities of the Beautification chairman, adult activity chairman and youth activity chairman. It was the consensus of the membership that with the newly appointed Shade Tree Committee for the city and its functions, there was little need, if any, for a beautification chairman. and Mrs. Benton Hair of Pocatello, Ida. This little one will be named Kevin Bnan. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are also the grandparents to a set of twin babies, a son weighing 7 lb. 7 oz. and 20 me hes. and the daughter weighed 6 lb. 5 oz. and was 19 inches tall. The arrival of these two children was at the McKay Hospital in THE ADULT and youth activities are for the most part, handled by the Kaysville City Recreation Committee, and this could eliminate a youth and adult chairman, that some of the offices were duplicated. Following discussion, it was felt with less members on the board, it could be more manageable. Ogden. Their parents are Wayne Stark and Linda Stark of South Weber. LINDA IS also a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hill. These babies were greeted at the family home by brother Brad and sisters W'cndy and Kristi. These three and another s A MOTION was made to eliminate some baby bom earlier this summer brought the number of new grandchildren to the Hills of four in four month . THE INTERESTING part of the three babies birth on Tuesday was the part of the grandmother's excitement and that Thanks to Shawna Hairs cfTorts, her first child, Kevin Brian, coupled with Linda Starks twins births the same day, made Beverly Hill more aware than ever of her grandmotherly status. of the positions on the KCA executive board and to retain the positions of president, president elect, secretary, past president and a representative from Kaysville City Council, prcfcrrably the mayor. This was approved unanimously by the membership vote. she was accompanied from hospital to hospital by the same doctor, who was Dr. E. Conrad Monson, that delivered each of them, vsb MRS. HIRSCHI said it will be fora three month trial period to see if it works well and if there is a need for additional offices and committees, the board will adopt a new policy. To better inform the entire community of the functions and activities of the city, it was proposed to set up a community calendar to be published monthly in the local newspapers, as well as posted at the Chamber of Commerce office at the city hall. School Wish List: Money THIS WOULD provide a lot of exposure of community functions and upcoming CONTINUED FROM PAGE events. A motion was made for the Kaysville City Chamber of Commerce to initially maintain a community calender with input from the various committees and clubs of the area and to have a KCA member assist the chamber. The Chambers executive secretary, Sandy Butterfield should be in charge, assisted by the KCA. This was approved by the membership. . Mrs. Hirschi askfed Craig Quist from the Kaysville Jaycees to give a brief history and background of the Jaycee organization. 1 still be looked at, she says, although due to passage of the last bond election, that's still down the road years." three-fou- r The USBA is also asking for about $800,000 to cover utilities, as the cost continues to climb but she noted the Davis District's energy audit has already helped reduce costs and will additionally in the future. SHE SAID a change is needed, and requested, as well, to remove cost of school districts paying counties for tax collection operations. That totalled $193,880 for Davis District, alone, last year-enoto build several MR. QUIST reported the Jaycees consist 1 It was started in 1910 in St. Louis, Mo. as a dance club. In 1916 the Chamber of Commerce named it the Junior Citizens and in 1918 it became affiliated with St. Louis Chamber of Commerce and named Junior Chamber, later of men between ages of ugh Linda Stark of South Weber proudly shows off her two new twins, Cody and Jody, who were born the same day as a cousins son to make Mrs. Beverly Hill of Layton a triple grandmother, all in one day. mi 'S st Tuesday, Sept. 21 was indeed busy day for Mrs. be verly Sill Hill of H Lay ton Circle, as she ran from her home in Layton. Tint to the St. benedict's Hocpiul, baik to the 'Txv LEADER, OC1 UBhR V, taking pn the name of Jaycees. It is a service club where young men learn both individual and combined management. There re 280,000 members of the Jaycees throughout the world. In 1965 it was officially named U.S. Jaycees. THE LOCAL Kaysville chapters new president is Dwight Krebs. Their goal is to increase its membership. They are involved In all types of local and state service activities. MRS. HIRSCHI thanked Mr. Quist for his presentation. Next month the presentation will be given by Clara Snell from the Utah Association of Women. DONNA Jones, Burton Elementary School PTA representative, reported on their activities. In October they will conduct a babysitting clinic. The theme for the month is "I Care About Safety." They have also scheduled a bicycle rodeo from Oct. 2 and a Halloween Carnival Oct. 29. A report was given on Davis High School Homecoming week. Friday, Oct. 1 was the annual parade at 5:30 p.m., Homecoming game and dance. The assembly was earlier in the day. 18-2- THE ANNUAL PTA membership and magazine drive will be conducted from Oct. This year Davis High is not offering family passes to their games and functions. The program was abused so badly in the past, that the school officials felt they could not continue it. During October there will be a musical variety show, Childrens Theatre presentation and Halloween weekend activities. 5. CRAIG Quist, Jaycee officers reported on their activities. There will be no Halloween spook alley, but they will sponsor a Halloween social, also participate in the fund raising project for the muscular dystrophy program. They will also feature their many Christmas activities. Kathy Deihl, JCK representative announced their annual Fashion show and luncheon, with the theme Fall into Fashion to be on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Valley View Club House in Layton at noon. Tickets are $6 person. They can be obtained 2 or from either Annette Haacke Weinstocks will Gail McGrawy furnish the clothing to be modeled. Annette Haacke is chairman. 544-891- 546-457- 1. KATIE Folkman, represented Columbia Elementary School PTA. They are sponsor0 on Whos In ing a program Oct. a volunteer also are using Charge." They program, where someone is assigned to call the home of the students who are absent from school to make sure the child has not been abducted going to or from school and is safe. This is an added security measure. 18-2- They arc holding a hearing and e)C screening clinic. f Clara Snell. Ulah Association of Women, announced their association is sponsoring a special meeting for Ihc public on the subject Why Wc Need Regulations on Cable TV with DAnn Jones. Ihc state legislative representative for Ihc Utah Association of Women as the guest speaker on Sept. 29 at the Morgan School. MRS. SNFI.L stated there is presently no regulations on cable TV, and their groop feels a decency clause" need to be added by initiating a petition to be put through our state legislature. They arc currently circulating a petition to obtain 100.000 names of persons throughout the state and she encouraged everyone w ho is concerned to study this issue and to sign the petition if they are in favor. She announced the "Meet Your Candidate Night. On Oct. I U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch and Ted Wilson were featured. On Oct. 12. 7:30 at Millcreck Jr. High. Bounti-fu- l, U.S. Representative, Stephen Dirks and Jim Hansen. Oct. 20, Layton High, county offices Legislative district Senate number 2 1 and 22. Oct. 26,7:30 p.m. Millcreck Jr. High, county offices, school county board, legislative districts school board precinct 3. These are being by the PTA, Davis Education Association, Utah Association of Women, League of Women Voters. Election is Nov. 2. RUTH HARVEY gave a report for the AAUW (American Association University Women. They are sponsoring a Book fair at the Layton Hills Mall to raise funds for an educational scholarship. They need all types of children's books donated, those your children may have outgrown. If you wish to donate to the book fair contact Mrs. Harvey at Judy and Jim Nidcrost, PTA representatives for the Kaysville Junior High announced their students will be selling cang dles as a project. Funds will be used to install petitions in the girls shower rooms, and other needed services at the school. 13-1- 7, 18-2- 544-914- fund-raisin- SANDY Butterfield reported for the Daughter of Utah Pioneers. The national convention is held in Salt Lake City in Octoconvention is Nov. ber. The DUP 6 at 10 a.m. at the Kaysville Tabernacle with special displays, etc. The DUP museum in Salt Lake City is starting a new program of training people to be hostesses at the museum. In the past it has been on a volunteer basis. She announced the new officers for the Chamber of Commerce were Doug Beatty, president; Fran Brown, Doug Stanger, LaVon Arkoudas, David King, Suzanne Nielsen, Dee Thompson and Sandy Butterfield. Installation banquet will be held Nov. 1 at the Chateau Center, np I ADAPT Center Opens In Roy To Aid Youths - The ADAPT Center has opened in Roy. OPERATED by St. Benedicts Hospital, ADAPT stands for Adolescent Drug, Alcohol and Psychiatric Treatment, and is the only facility of its kind in the state. Troubled youths between the ages of 12 and 18 are candidates for the ADAPT program. ADAPT facilities are located in the newly renovated D Wing of the Weber Memorial Care Center. The wing contains 22 beds and is a closed unit. ROY Photo Deadline Thurs. 6 p.m. UNTIL THE ADAPT Centers opening Sept. 27, there were no beds for adolescent alcoholism and chemical dependency treatment in Utah, and the adolescent psychiatric beds were at 100 percent occupancy, with long waiting lists. Staff members of St. Benedicts alcohol and drug program has been referring their young patients to facilities out of state, because of the conviction that youth require specialized programs. The new adolescent treatment center is headed by Pat adult-orient- rick Miller, Ph.D., director of treatment. He is assisted by Paula Stock, M.A., chief counselor, and Ward Hedges, M.D., staff psychiatrist. James Rees, M.D., is the centers medical director. The total staff includes over 30 counselors and other health care personnel. The ADAPT Center will run two individual programs to treat both substance abuse and psychiatric problems. PERSONS seeking more information about the ADAPT Center and its admitting procedures can call 773-687- 0. Problems Snrronnd Schools Money Tax Credits Would Hurt Teachers Going Elsewhere By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON - If teachings always been your first love but the bucks are far more alluring elsewhere, its not only tempting, but may be aboslutely necessary, to let economics outweight desire. SUCH A dilemma is facing education in an scale, noted Dave King and ever-great- Dee Bumingham, both executives with the Davis Education Assoc. Mr. King is this years president, drawn from the ranks of the district's 1,600 teachers, while Mr. Burning-hacontinues as executive secretary, a staff position. We just sense theres a real m dilemma in trying to encourage young people into the profession and retain the quality, Mr. King says. Its brought about not only by the higher class sizes that are part of the phenomena here but also the salary schedule and all the other related areas. THAT SALARY schedule, percent perhaps three-fou- r higher than most other districts, according to Mr. Bumingham, still puts starting teachers with a bachelors degree in about' the $14,000 below what they range-f- ar could earn in some fields, especially computer science- -a in these hot mostly depressed times. One way being sought to counter those problems is through the Weighted Pupil Unit, where proportionate funding is allocated by the Legislature. At $1,013 this year, the DEA is pressing for a fairly substantial increase, well above 10 percent. IN THE past, the state fully funded WPUs, Mr. King explains. In the last couple years they've underfunded by (enrollment on which moneys based). By not making an adjustment, we still have to live with whats budgeted and that puts a real strain on it. I think people can appreciate if they (want to) hire pro- hasnt under-estimati- fessional, qualified, trained people, they have to be able to pay something commensurate with their skill and ability, he continued. MR. BURNINGHAM said the Legislatures actions, brought on by the tax mood of the last several years, have resulted in severe back tracking, pushing teacher salaries back coupled with greatly increased class size. That, along with a forced reduction in programs brought on by less money, has also generated a great increase in fees charged for athletics and other activities, such as music instruction, he continued. THOSE are probably the two most serious problems. Weve really experienced a threatening to retaining a quality education. Class sizes are so large many teachers are just feeling that strain and stress, contributing to teacher burnout. Thats always with us, but its particularly acute at this time. These key areas and several others backed by the DEA are gaining momentum and cur, rently under study by the teachers Utah Education Assoc, as it prepares lobbying efforts for the 13,000-plu- s 1983 legislature. AMONG DEA proposed items are increases in state aid for school construction, an ongoing need in the district where more than 1,000 students are routinely added each year, meaning a couple new schools and several additions are completed yearly. Noting major alternative programs considered (such as d schools) have not proven to be effective or are unacceptable to school patrons, the DEA written proposal continues. They (legislature) have only deferred the states acceptance of its prime responsibility of providing a Year-roun- major share of the funds through an equitable system of state support. MR. BURNINGHAM noted that while many teachers have d moved to favor the concept, for example, reports from others whove tried it inis not in the dicate cards. Equalization of state supyear-roun- cost-savin- port includes a request not only to increase voted leeway supports from $17 to $21 per student but asks for a change in the state school finance law to "provide equal incentive for citizens of each school district to raise additional funds for public school supports by a guarantee of an equal return per student, per mill of local tax which may be voted. Davis County voters approved a three mill voted leeway for school programs, two of those mills are now in effect. By TOM BUSSELBERG continues. . It may sound fair on paper, but once legislators have "looked into the tuition tax credit proposal that would give some tax dollars over to private schools, they usually have second thoughts, Dee Bumingham says. THAT assessment by the Davis Education Assoc, executive Secretary notes three of four current Utah representatives and senators favor the proposal although Incumbent Rep. James Hansen and his opponent, Stephen Dirks, have voiced opposition. Mr. Bumingham indicates that stancs comes in spite of what he says would be an ly detrimental effect on Utah where only about one and one-hapercent of public school-age- d youngsters attend private schools. WHERE ABOUT 10 percent of students nationally attend lf private schools, Utahs tax dollars will go to Washington, D.C. as usual, but less would be funnelled back for this ut one-seven- th There are numerous reasons its folly. Its a clear violation of the Constitutions separation of church and state. Most private schools are religious (and it would mean) massive tax subsidy to private reli- gion." BUT HE said the real fundamental problem could see the nation drifting toward elitism" as probably a greater number of students would attend private schools. The concept that everyone ought to have the same basic education opportunity as they begin in life for Americans would be altered. Those who have money to add to the tax subsidy can afford better to attend private schools, Mr. Bumingham goes on, noting the tendency for people who have means to take the more expensive schools to send their children to with some private schools catering to the gifted and talented while the public schools must continue providing traditionally more costly programs for handicapped and vocational education, for example. whats sent. It's just foolishness from a practical standI DONT think theres point for Utah congressmen to be in favor, Mr. Bumingham been a demonstration that pri db vate schools are superior. You have more differential in prare exivate schools--som- e ceedingly expensive, really cater to the upper class, he continued. Also raising some strong concerns was Dave King, president of the DEA, who said the bill has some implications. On the surface, it might sound like a tremendous, positive thing for those who choose the private system. LOOKING at the public school system, he says, 1 think the record shows it has served very well. At least its available for every student, no matter whether theyre handicapped or whatever their capacity. He sees supporters of the tuition tax credit bill as undermining the support of education-- at least fderally and issued another concern. It would seem to create an educational caste system where those in the upper and middle class would be send- ing youngsters to private schools or would have that tendency. ECHOING Mr. Burning-ham- s concerns about what d might carry he said, programs would be left in public education, at least what we have seen in areas where private education is High-price- flourishing (would support that). No doubt there would be a migration out from the public schools, Mr. King went on adding, I think the record would show nationally where private education was encouraged, it creates social elitism-alm- ost a class system between private and public schools. EMPHASIZING hes not opposed to private education, as such, Mr. King said a tremendous shot in the arm to the private side would really undermine public schools especially in an area like ours where we have such tremendous class size, etc. The credit system would allow those already in a position to pay taxes to benefit, out in leaving the cold, he continued. Anyone in a lower economic position could afford the tuition anyway and it would be of no value if theyre not paying taxes. Theres a concern as to who it would really provide an incentive for-- at the expense of the poor or the rich. rs |