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Show i t Tom Busselberg Named News Editor Reporter-photograph- Tom Busselberg has been named as news editor of the Davis News Journal, Kaysvil-l- e Weekly Reflex and Clearfield Bulletin newspapers in north Davis County. d HE WILL coordinate activities for the papers. including page makeup and work closely with the reporting, advertising and production staffs in a continuing effort at providing a newspaper of interest to area readers. In addition. Mr. Busselberg will continue his reporting duties that have centered on Davis County during most of his five years in the business." His first newspaper assignment was as news-relate- top-quali- post-colle- the Ogden Richard Youngberg (far left), community relations chairman for the Weber Basin Job Corp, and Center Director Ted Larsen present Davis County Commissioners Harry B. Gerlach (center), Ernest Eberhard and Glen Saunders with a plaque honoring their contributions to the job corp. COMMISSIONERS HONORED assistance in supporting the Job Corp organization. By MARK MICKELSEN SOUTH WEBER Three of Davis Countys elected officials were honored Wednesday afternoon by students, staff and administrators at the Weber Basin Job Corp for outstanding community service. Acting on behalf of the ce- nters community relations council, Mr. Larsen presented the government trio with a special appreciation plaque. COM. SAUNDERS, who has worked extensively with the corp since his term began in January, was awarded a special plaque honoring his contributions to the South Weber center. CENTER DIRECTOR Ted Larsen praised Commissioners Glen Saunders, Ernest Eberhard and Harry B. Gerlach for their cooperation and Com. Chairman Eberhard paid tribute to center administrators for the opportunities er generator. He said a contract for the generator was awarded Sept. 30 to Jay Carter youth. TcX2S they provide the countrys THE Enterprises, Burkburnett, THE CENTERS refrigeration units and street lights will be powered by the generator. And, according to Mr. Larsen, installation of the windmilllike structure should begin within the next 210 days. He said the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the center an additional $20,000 for site preparation, bringing IMPORTANT thing, he said, is the service this center is rendering to the young people who come here. Mr. Larsen outlined some of the activities taking place At the center, including plans for the installation of a wind pow CLEARFIELD Year-roun- d schools would save no more than four to five percent in tax dollars, a north Davis League of Women Voters group was told, last week, but that could aid in building communication and trust between the schools and patrons. HARLEY HUNT, Clearifled Community Church pastor and former Clearfield city councilman, spoke for the pro" side in the debate while Dee Burningham, former teacher and now Davis Education Assoc, executive secretary. addressed the "con. Emphasizing he wasn't speaking for the DEA, Mr. Burningham said I would like to suggest there are better ways" to save money, a key point, he said, behind studying d schools. year-roun- HE SAID schools cannot operate at lower costs, as in the past, unless people want to return to letting the handicapped stay locked in closets and give up the demand created by private enterprise where schools act as trainers in vocational education areas. years ago they tauted this as a way to "Twenty-fiv- e save money around the country. Then it died out. Now I would sav its being rejuvin-ate- d by politicians who don't know education or they wouldn't propose that as a means to save money. HE CITED air conditioning costs, alone, that could add up to $4 million nearly enough for tw o elementary schools if implemented district-wid- e, but said only certain areas in Davis County the north, for now. would probably need such a program. Noting Stoker Elementary School was dosed in Bountiful. with room probably to dose another school, he said only certain areas could effectively implement it. with the secondary schools enrollment currently not a corner. SAYINGS wouldnt accrue so much to residents in the county but more to large industrial taxpayers, in Salt Lake City, primarily, where their school district doesn't need additional schools. They would like to stop subsidizing Davis and other growth-area- s through payment into taxes that go for the states uniform school fund, Mr. Burningham said. Calling transportation probd lems caused by schools the biggest bugaboo" he said increasing a schools enrollment capacity from say 600 to 800 by greater building use would mean having to transport more students. He called a statement noting transportation bills would be sufficient to pay for a new school in years high 0 but said that even after years, thats really not an old school. If we couldve built a new building with the transportation costs, would it be wise? LN ADDITION, although it may go against the grain, the current practice of bonding (borrowing) funds for school construction benefits school systems because they can bore at an interest rate row of eight or nine percent, saving money over waiting until rates are higher or having no such tax benefit. Mr. Hunt said previous statistics citing on air conditioning costs reflect refrigerated systems that are far more costly than the swamp cooler method possible in Utah. But more than just cost must be considered, he emphasized. year-roun- six-eig- 40-5- lf AS I SAID a ago, there's a gap between the school and the administration and communication with the community. It would force d schools) tremendous amounts of discussion (year-roun- with the faculty, parents, administration, etc. Other wise it would die. There's no way it can work without a tremendous amount however, with year-roun- d schools. For: Journal, Leader, Bulletin CLASSIFIED ADS: DISPLAY ADS PICTURES: Weddings, could increase salaries. But Mr. Burningham said that conversely, some teachers must rely on outside summer income to make ends meet that wouldnt be possible by teaching A Bountiful man spoke in favor of such a plan, noting the quality of education could be aided by allowing capable students the chance to attend school for longer periods. year-roun- over three years ago. HE WILL work under the direction of general editor Dean S. Stahle and publishers the construction total to $87 000 JAY CARTER, president of the Carter Corporation, will be on center to activate the wind generator following its installation. Larsen said Mr. Carter personally checks out each of the wind generators before they are switched into operation. The Carter generator, like Tuesday Noon Thursday 6:00 p.m. Friday Noon obituaries, missionaries, etc. Leath-a- a teacher at Central Davis Junior High, said some programs allow students to attend school as much as they want and also said teachers had reported less burnout. The board of education has received some information on schools with additional data currently being gathered. No serious consideration has been made to imyear-roun- d plementing such a plan, By NORMA PREECE The Fruit Heights City Council met Thursday evening. They discussed withdrawing from the Social Security system according to resolution The city is requested to give notice of its intent to w two years in advance. Following the discussion they voted to file the proper notice given for its intent to withdraw from Social Security. 81-0- w IT HAS been suggested, by some citizens of Fruit Heights, that the city use another form of acquiring candidates for mayor and councilmen other than the past Pinecone and Sagebrush party system. nance and franchise ture to support further studies. It is likely it would be included, as one of the states fastest growing. Enrollment grew by more than a thousand, based on current reports. Other possible districts that could receive such funding would be Alpine, in north Utah County and often termed the state's fastest growing, and Jordan, now the states 2nd largest district with probably the largest numerical increase annually. 25 and was held in the auditorium of the Davis County Lib- rary North Branch. which company to award the francise to for the best interest of the citizens. THE COUNCIL felt that the Cable (Utah) l Inc. with Clare Empey as representative has a good program offering the city 19 channels at $9.95 plus. Movie Time. H.T. and Home Theater Network with something in the evenings. Cable television companies have been negoiating with the city council the past several months with much controversy over the franchise and ordinances. The council has been very selective in deciding Dclaware-Orca- T.J. BURNS, city administrator. suggested it would be helpful for the city, as well as a student, to hire a student who is attending college and pursuing a career in city planning and seeking experience in that field. The council gave Mr. Burns the authority to pursue the possibility of the proposal. The council granted a Home Occupation business license to k Judy Huntzingcr, 384 S. Dr., for a dance school in her home. East-broo- T J. Bums announced that a bid of $59. 0U0 had been awarded for the Weber Basin Col- lege. degree from BYU in Provo and has completed THIS NEW positionis somewhat of a return to the old days, for him. when he edited his own neighborhood newspaper, starting at the age of 8. Mix Ready Okay restrictions governing the conditional use plan. Clearfield officials CLEARFIELD conagreed Tuesday to permit ready-mi- x crete operations inside the citys M-- l, or light manufacturing zones. agree- ment on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the city chambers. classes at Weber State journalism communications By MARK D. MICKELSEN THE DEBATE drew about With regard to Fruit Heights cable TV, the council set a public hearing for the city ordi- contri- buting articles as well to the Davis County Clipper in south Davis and the Sunset News in northwest Salt Lake City. Mr. Busselberg obtained his prototypes throughout the country, uses wind as a free source of energy and is however. THE DISTRICT could be one of three in the state to receive funding from the legisla John and Lucile Stahle, FEAR OVER the introduction of larger, plants, however, cement-producin- g prompted the council to include the ready-mi- x operations as a conditional use only. In a formal public hearing, Albert Cole, assistant Davis County planning director, told the council the Clearfield Planning Commission also recommended the ready-mi- x type plants as a conditional use. HE SAID ready-mi- x operations allow residents to transport cement and cement mixers from the plant to their homes. He said the proposal, as written, will also allow plants. As a precaution against construction of large industrial-typ- e plants, Mr. Cole said the city council could devise some added cement-producin- g THE EXISTING M-- l zone allows for various types of light manufacturing. There was no opposition from the audi-- . ence regarding the conditional use amendment and the city council approved the proposal by unanimous vote. IN OTHER business, the council awarded a bid to Whittaker Construction Co. for the modification of a storm sewer drainage system on Barlow Street and 300 North. Whittaker bid $7,345 on the project. The high bid submitted was $7,902. THE ENGINEERS estimate for the pro$6,500, according to city officials. The council also set a public hearing for Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. to consider whether or not property along 1460 South State St. should be rezoned to allow multiple dwellings and commercial growth. ject was ocial Security? Fruit Heights: Quit adqueduct project located at 1800 East. Templeton and Link, an engineering firm, would begin work as soon as the weather permitted. Mr. Bums said it looks as if the city will have to purchase additional water, that the 130 acre feel the city had contracted with Weber Basin for culinary water would be used up by the end of October. Additional water would cost $122 per acre foot from Weber Basin. THE COUNCIL also discussed the area north of the Har-v- et Farm Estates with regard to curb and gutter. The council feels the property owners should put in the curb and gut- ter. to connect up with that already going in the new subdivision. This would help with the storm-draiproblems and n match the curb and gutter already along that area as well as the srom drain problems. The council discussed the issue of a sewer backup problem on the Davis Potter property. Tests had been made by Ray Phillips, city inspector, and the cause of the back up could not be determined. The sewer district also could not determine the problem. MAYOR NEIL Noorda and council members requested that a letter be drafted, stating the city had made tests and feel no liability. It was noted that the city council should always be informed of bonding and warranties regarding subdivisions in the city. The bonds should be 150 percent of all phases of the subdivision. The council agreed with this request. THE COUNCIL was in- formed that construction of storm drain 2 should com- mence Oct. 19. Marsh and Sons Construction had in- formed the office. Ray Phillips was authorized to attend the study seminar in Park City and St. George. d THE COUNCIL was notified that the residents of 1800 East were desirous of an 80 ft w idc road. auto-rize- Truancy Program Takes New Twist of community understanding, he continued, noting such trust must exist for the school district to set new boundaries a constant necessity to save money and create maximum efficiency. THE QUALITY or education is really the issue and down to the best way we can get that. Most studies indicate there's not a significant increase or decrease in testing (abilities). He said districts on the plan reported either no increase or a lowering in the dropout rate, AND MARY Ellen there, during a discussion period, indicating teachers were in favor because they tax-fre- DEADLINES Reflex, A PARENT who formerly lived in a Virginia school district related big problems with the program just Journal-Reflex-Bullet- Year - round School Debated By TOM Bl'SSELBERG s Standard-Examiner- Davis reporter. He later covered Weber County assignments for that paper and worked briefly for two community newspapers in Rexburg, Ida. and came to the By TOM BlSSELBERG Kids FARMINGTON miss school for a lot of reasons. Some of them are absent more than others, and the reasons aren't always due to sickness or a doctor's appointment. THAT number estimated at into the hundreds that Davis School district principals, teachers and staff are trying to reach and keep in school. In fact, a new program to combat truancy is being in- ITS augurated that combines efforts of parents and educators in concert w ith the courts in bringing students back into school. As explained by Milt Shaum. pupil personnel director, and Tom Fell, district liaison officer between the courts and the schools, the program.x bottom line aimex at convincing students its better to stay in. rather than out of. school. A KEY ELEMENT is immediate action when a student misses school for an unexplained reason. That means if John misses two periods on Thursday afternoon his parents probably will get a call the next day seeking an explanation. Based on a recently-enacte- ities there. If a child misses the school and doesn't respond to state law, more burden is EVERY EFFORT is made to keep a student from having to attend court but he's w arned of the consequences if he doesn't notices to attend, a court appearance could be in the offering. d placed on the schools to make an earnest cfTort at solving the problem before referring a student to juvenile court, Mr. Feil explains. That means a conference between the parent and child, a daily progress report where needed and meetings with the vice principal and possibly others with the truant student. IT DOESNT take long to get the wheels in motion. If a student misses three or four days for an unexplained reason, it could mean a request the student attend a truancy school along with his parents. During three sessions of about I Va hours, students and parents are asked to do some goalsetting and are given help in building communication skills. Truancy school is recommended after Mr. Feil review s reports form the school and determines every efTort possible has been expended by author "shape up," the pair ex- plained. That day in court w ill probably last only a matter of minutes, but could bring a fine anywhere from depending on severity of the $I5-$2U- 0 case. work project, if necessary, Mr. Shaum says. And should a student continue to violate school attendance, he could find the judge referring him MOWEDA. the juvenile detention center in Roy. of difficulty." Mr. Shaum says. It's symptomatic of a health or emotional problem, social abnormalities or all of these. The drug-useshor, makes an effort to assist the student. He is asked to meet with the vice principal, in most plifter or burglar could well be a truant. Stressing the importance of getting a child back in shoot, Mr. Shaum says arrangements for transfer to another school could even be worked out, if needed. "Fright could come from many sources. He may arranged as necessary. Under child. principal can play a more positive role rather than just be the woeful disciplinarian, Mr. Feil A TEAM can be set up to help a child including teachers, the parents, vice principal and others having a stake in the student's activities. The efforts of that team and others at counseling are put BUT EVEN after a student attends court, the school cases, where help can be not want to see a certain the new program, the vice In the past, there hasn't been the consequence on the student as we would've liked, Mr. Feil says. Thats one of the main reasons we use the court, noting that at times all the lectures in the world may die on deaf ears. And where the time between a referral and court appearance months before it was hopefully will be more like a week, now. one-tw- o IF A STUDENT is slapped with a fine it's hoped parents will insist their child pay it through assignment to a school says. Mr. Shaum stresses schools have been asked to consider "the special needs" of students with truancy problems. "Maybe there's some big underlying problem" that could mean a more structured learning situation with fewer students per teacher, for example. TRUANCY IS of some sort of a symptom problem-bore- dom with the school sys- tem. peer problems, some sort into play after a student appears in court, for instance, with a rehearing generally set two weeks later. Thorough reporting is required from each school to document efforts made at helping the student, we will, with those used by the district and court in future action. WHILE TRUANCY is not considered as much a problem in Davis County because of the more suburban, bedroom-communit- y atmosphere compared to some major urban centers, it is significant and is likely to increase in number if not percentage of student as Davis County's population continues to grow , Mr. Shaum says. In addition, he adds. "There is some concern because of some restriction on tsocial service program) budgets and there could be a backlash. As you increase Ihc ratio and unemployment goes up' truancy is likely to increase. pupil-tcach- THESE ARE realities." he emphasizes, noting he's not criticizing federal policies. "As a society there are various kinds of shocks that have repercussions dear through the system." The county's attendance, however, has always stood near the top, at about 95 percent on the average day. That means about 2.4UO students might be absent for sickness or other reasons. |