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Show WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, MAY 27, 1981 REFLEX-DA- VIS By TOM BUSSELBERG Davis FARMINGTON School District officials have been instructed to further d school feasstudy ibilities including potential cost. THAT DIRECTION came after a presentation outlining year-roun- projected energy costs involved in summer classes where air conditioning would be needed, adding up to $1.2 million for installation in some high schools in addition to g utility costs. The legislature has appropever-risin- riated funds enabling districts out of the states two-thr- 40 to study year-roun- d schools but those have yet to be determined. Most have felt Davis, Alpine (northern Utah County) and Jordan (southern Salt Lake County) probable candidates because of high growth. Maxine Yazzie, left and Lisa Perkins were among a group of 27 high school students from Utah to spend two weeks touring Hong Kong and several large cities of Communist China. They were impressed with what they saw. VISIT CHINA! Bv CARY R. BLODGETT Two weeks in Communist China proved to be an - experience for two educational - and south Davis County high school coeds. -- ADDING AIR conditioning to the districts 58 schools using the cheaper swamp cooler method would cost about $5 million. District Energy Coor- -- dinator Bernell Loveredge told the board last week. HOWEVER, the pair were quick to add that the Chinese claim and appear to be a very happy people, well clothed, well fed and with adequate housing. They are undoubtedly better off now than before the revolution, they said. The Chinese are very and there are "no overweight Chinese, they said. Most of the labor is done by hand, with very little modern equipment in the factories and fields. Maintenance costs are fairly low for five years but after 10 years they (units) start breaking down. With annual 18 percent increases in utility fees the cost problems, initially, meeting STUDENTS LIKED the plan because they could have two vacations and found less competition for jobs since students have staggered vacations. But problems have come with it, Mr. Curran related, such as in registering and scheduling. He said the first year found difficulties in scheduling members of a family to the same schedule and while that has been solved he noted scheduling must be done more often to meet the needs of six tracks or schedules'. to the district could be great, but other districts already d schools operating have.not released energy-codata, the board was told. Mr. Loveredge said after the meeting he would have more complete findings in several weeks. year-roun- st OTHER QUESTIONS were raised such as what transportation would cost while another board member asked what affect a longer teaching year might have on those teachers who currently must fine summer jobs to keep teaching. Dr. Lawrence Welling, district superintendent, empha- the qualify means students were camping out the night before such as has been done to get tickets for The Jefferson district officials said the $25,000 the disr groups, he said, with the least in added secretarial needs with a year-roun- d program. trict could receive for the study would easily" be used popular schedules having vacations in October, November and April. Initially there was a drop in summer attendance, a factor that could hurt funding based on the number of students in teacher and legislator was. Rep. Robert Curran, who represents a portion of Ogden in they're trying to INDICATING the program isn't a panacea or total problem-solver he said. "They still believe in the program but made the recommendation that if you can build the buildings. build them." concerts of popular rock must be confined to whether the district wants to participate in the state project with Board Pres. Lucile Reading indicating the administration should continue studying the issue. ADDRESSING the issue as a contract. change the state law. THE FIRST come, first serve registration method sized the current question y "It took two years to iron out the problem where they got about 172 days and they needed 180. They had to substitute during their vaction to higher-pa- ying 180-da- IF AN elementary has more than 800 students, a junior high 1.150 and a high school 2.000. the change would be justified, they told Mr. Curran adding. "At first we had real problems with breaking up families and had a terrible time with sche- school. Rep. Curran said. "They had trouble maintaining a track balance and had dif- the legislature but teaches in the Davis District. He said a Jefferson County. Colo., school superintendent said the program had definite advantages in housing increasing enrollment, with an ability to house more than double the normal enrollment. ficulty fitting the teaching staff with the desired programs." IF A calculus teacher took certain time off that might mean students on another track couldn't take calculus, for instance. And teachers had duling. viding a strong bookmobile service, the board agreed to is known about the future budget. THE BOOKMOBILE will have use of about 25,000 d volumes housed in the countys main library basement in Farmington along with You save money but you've got lots of problems." he added, noting that district is returning more to the traditional nine month program. hard-worki- NOT THAT what the gals saw and heard was bad. it was just a little different than w hat they had expected. emphasized Lisa Perkins, a junior at Vicw-mo- nt High, and Maxine Yazzie, a graduating senior at Bountiful High. 'Wow. what an experience. they echoed. "What we saw and heard wasn't exactly what we had expected, but then we didn't really know what to expect." THE GIRLS were part of a troupe of 27 high school students and advisors who recently returned from an trip to Hong Kong and into Communist China. : The trip was sponsored by the State Board of Education, but paid in full by the students, at a cost of $2,500 each. Among the adult advisors were Dr. and Mrs. Walter D. Talbot and Dr. and Mrs. W. Dean Belnap. Dr. Talbot is State Superintendent of Schools and Dr, Belnap is a long-tim- e board mem- -' ber. Dr. and Mrs. Belnap hVe in Kaysville.. , 1 1 18-d- PROBABLY THE most "unexpected" pleasure of the trip was a shopping spree in Hong Kong where e jeans were purchased for $4 per pair a bit of bartering. During their stay in China, the students visited Peking. Xian. Nanking. Suzhou. Shanghai. Canton and Hong Kong. They climbed on the great Wall of China - at it's highest point - and visited many schools, farms, factories, residential areas and several museums and historical sites. WHAT DID the gals find the most impressive about the entire trip. "No question about it." they agreed. "It was the very warm, but curious, feeling expressed by all the Chinese people, not just the lour guides. "The children were especially friendly very intelligent." top-grad- two-wee- -- -- MAXINE AND Lisa were not mistaken in their opinions of what life is like in Communist China. "Everything is dull - in color and lifestyle." they -- said. "Children wear the same clothes. is and there is rigid, Lifestyle very strictly disciplined little variety in what they do." dull-color- THEY WORK hard together to get a job done and to modernize the country with machinery and new equipment would put hundreds of thousands of needy Chinese out of work." explained Lisa. However, there is a mass movement on to rebuild and modernize the larger cities, especially Peking." Both agreed that they would like to return to China in 10 or 20 years and see the progress that has been made. THEY SAID there was evidence of Communism all around, especially the constant appearance of Red Guards. But while this symbolized Communism to the coeds, it symbolizes "serving the people and a promising future for the Chinese. Accommodations for the. students were termed adequate, but the best of what there w as to offer? THEY SAID everything within the.cities appeared to be "behind walls." a representation of security for a very insecure people. Motels were old. but adequate and the food was tasty and more than plentiful." they said. "Every meal was served in several courses and included pork, chicken, fish and some beef." FISH WAS served on a platter in one piece - head and tail included. "It was good, but not too appetising." they said. There were no menus - you ate what was served. "It was all a surprise." they said. "Only the drink was optional." -- -- AND AFTER nearly tw o w eeks of eating Chinese foods with chopsticks, it was no wonder that the for McDonald's and a entire group made a bee-lin- e hamburger with French fries when they got to Hong Kong. Lisa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dayle Perkins. 712 North 700 East. Centerville, and Maxine is a foster child of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Robinson. 97 W'est 1950 South. Bountiful. y inset Comnci Onto By MARK D. MICKELSEN SUNSET Increasing competition for the city's baseball and soccer fields has prompted Sunset officials to look into the e or north Davis formation of a soccer league. city-wid- OVERCROWDING on the fields is a result of a drastic increase in the number of soccer teams in the north end of Davis County, Mayor Norm Sant told the city council Thursday. He said by time scheduling and some city control over the park facilities, the city has attempted to offset the problem. "But the soccer programs have grown to such a degree that there is a need for additional soccer fields, he added. ONE PROBLEM is that soccer games are played both in the spring and the fall. During the fall there is little conflict with the baseball teams, but Mayor Sant said during the spring the two groups are struggling for the playing fields. In addition, outside teams are somehow being scheduled for games on Sunsets fields and diamonds. Tnere is some concern by the council that local residents will d resent outside teams playing on fields they help pay for. WEVE HAD some friction with (baseball) bases being cut and moved off the soccer fields," Councilman Ned Shelley said. The city has already lost two base sets this year at a cost of $55 per set. The recreation councilman suggested the city establish a city or countywide soccer By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON -Co- unty-operated bookmobile service is set for a July 1 start thanks to final approval from the library board Monday. AFTER MORE than two hours of ironing out details on everything from book selection for the bookmobile to whether cards will be needed to use it, the action paved the way- - for hiring a driver and with service to begin as soon as the driver is hired and on board probably July 1 or a few days after. The service will operate in south Davis while the state library board will continue to operate one bookmobile in north Davis. That agency is trimming its services in line with legislative cuts and has said it can only operate one instead of two as at present. The county will lease the second bookmobile for a six month period, at present. AS THE board and staff envision it, service and content of materials provided will see little change, although several stops in the Bountiful area will be consolidated and possibly see a shorter stop time. That is necessary because the service can operate only five instead of six days on about a 30 hour schedule, the other time being needed to move the unit from clerk-typis- t, RESIDENTS ARE becoming frustrated, he said, because outside groups are using the fields and diamonds, while city taxpayers are not able to participate. Councilman Shelley said soccer is not an expensive sport, and said a league could be formed with a small amount of funding. "We havent decided anything, he said, urging the council to set up a meeting between Sunset officials and other adjoining cities to get input on a countywide league. MAYOR SANT told the council he has received numerous complaints from motorists who say soccer players at Sunset further. A ; ; circulation report It will be farewell to the old alma mater for several thousand Davis County high school seniors, tonight and tomorrow, as they shed that status upon receipt of a diploma and best wishes during graduation exercises. THE EXERCISES will take place in the auditoriums of the individual schools except for Woods Cross, where it will take place on the athletic field outside the school and Bountiful and Viewmont high schools, who will both use the old Valley Music Hall. Heres the schedule of times and a list of By MARK D. MICKELSEN SUNSET Daryl Conger, Sunsets chief for more yian two decades, announced his retirement last week before an emotional and praising city council. MAYOR NORM Sant praised the outgoing chief for his tong, dedicated years of DARYL CONGER w ' , Unbelievable Seeing ourselves as others see us wouldnt do any good. We wouldnt believe it. Scoop, Winter Harbor -- day. Board Pres. Lucile Reading will address the group with Secondary Curriculum Director Grant Steed presenting the diplomas. CLEARFIELD High activities begin at p.m., Thursday, with area board member Bruce G. Parry providing the address and Assistant Supt. John S. White giving the diplomas. Davis High commencement exercises will convene at 7:30 p.m, Thursday, with Board Clerk Roger C. Glines giving the address and Social Studies Supervisor Larry Wilson presenting the diplomas. 7:30 police L housed on the bookmobile and an estimated now in circulation as a basis to start its service, Library director Jeanne Layton told the board. Farewell To High School r 1 the indi-- , cates strong support for the bookmobiles, with 215,000 items circulated last year vs. 329,000 in the three regular libraries. In the past four months, library use has jumped 6.5 percent while bookmobiles have fallen 3.3 percent, however. VIEWMONT High students will be the only students to graduate tonight with the ceremonies beginning at 7:30 p.m. School Board Vice Pres. Dee R. Forbes will give the commencement address while Asst. Supt. Gayle Stevenson will present the diplomas. Bountiful High graduates will convene at the Valley Music Hall at 7 p.m. Thurs secuted." THE CITY council supported the city or countywide league proposal and asked Councilman Shelley to look into the plan ? THAT CAME at the request of County Com. Glen Saunders, who said each county department will be asked where it can trim to aid in erasing a $640,000 deficit the county faces due to shortfalls in tax revenue. The board has agreed to implement a card borrowing policy on a gradual basis, giving bookmobile patrons a chance to sign up as families for cards, rather than merely sign their name and phone number when borrowing a book. The policy will be continued on the bookmobile, however. IN A MOVE aimed at pro Elementary continually chase balls into the street, endangering themselves and frustrating drivers. The number of soccer teams is going to the grow, its not going to get smaller, mayor said. TO ASSURE that the progams can be adequately played in harmony,, we have to have some kind of control," he said. The mayor suggested the establishment of a league committee and advisory leader. He warned that If I hear of anyone who cuts or tears those bases, they will be pro- McNaughton collection, offering a current selection of best seller-type fiction that is rotated at the rate of 30 volumes a month. The service was formerly available in the bookmobile but was dropped for economy reasons by the state several months ago. The county libraries also offer the service. Because of a $12,330 estimated deficit the county library will take on in operating the bookmobile, a moratorium on new book purchases has been put into affect until more who will do the honors at each school: f state-owne- $1,800 Farmington south and for stocking and other chores. no-fi- league, or "do something to control the leagues that are coming into the city and d fields. playing on for reimplementation of the pay service to the community. Chief Conger's resignation comes after 26 years in law enforcement, 21 of which were spent in Sunset, the mayor told the city council and a small gathering of local residents. IVE CERTAINLY appreciated the cooperation and support of the mayor and city council," Chief Conger said. In my tenure with the city and with the dealings Ive had with him, the chief has always tried to do the things weve asked of him," Mayor Sant said. "I do think that professionalism has been exhibited by Chief Conger. THE COUNCIL respectfully accepted the chiefs resignation, which takes effect LAYTON Highs ceremonies begin at p.m. with Board Member Raymond G. Briscoe providing the parting words and Elementary Curriculum Director Dallas Workman presenting the diplomas. Woods Cross students will convene at 6 p.m. with Board Member Sheryl L. Allen delivering the address and Supt. Lawrence Welling presenting the diplomas to departing graduates, tb 7 June 1. Assistant Chief Lt. Archie Searle was asked by the council to take over as acting chief until Mr. Congers position can be filled. Chief Conger's retirement was scheduled for August, but hes going to go out a few months early, Mayor Sant said, to d enjoy a vacation. hard-earne- THE MAYOR announced plans to set up a panel to review the vacancy left by Chief Conger and to choose a replacement. Newly-appointe- Councilman Tom d Lightfoot asked the council for permission to read a brief article about policemen and their work in honor of Chief Congers years of service. WE THANK God, the article reads, for all the little boys who said they wanted to grow yp to be policemen and kept their promise." Our thanks to you Chief, said. Mayor Sant LAW ENFORCEMENT officers wishing to apply for the position should contact the city offices at 825-162- 8. . |