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Show I WEEKLY REFLEX-DA- NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, APRIL 15, 1981 VIS nn llVil (o si Few By TOM BUSSELBERG Mayors from four north Davis cities were to further discuss the possibilities of merger during the Clearfield City Council meeting last night. CLEARFIELD, Clinton. vf imit iHT ir irrwr trim - 'limb. n nr 4 I Sunset and W'est Point officials have been looking at the possibility of merger into a city that would have about the same population as Bountiful, or over 30.000. To this point, though, there has been limited discussion with some councils not having yet discussed the possibility. k & toiwriw Interviews with the four 4 HMTi aw WESTMINSTER EXPANDING HORIZONS Westminster College is expanding its role to include a wider degree of offerings in busi- ness and medicine, for example, while continuing its strong liberal job-orient- By TOM BUSSELBERG SALT LAKE CITY A small Salt Lake City school that seemed in the throes of death is being pumped with new blood as it expands horizons to include programs not only for the traditional college student but also professionals wanting to strengthen career skills. WESTMINSTER College is offering an adult education program where businessmen from several large downtown firms are receiving training without leaving their place of employment, explains Alan L. Hanline, public information and publications director. Employees take evening classes to either complete their bachelor's degree or to gain special management training in a program that he terms a "smashing success." Not limited to downtown, the program will "travel" anywhere, whether it be north Davis Countys Freeport Center or the International Center near the airport. WE USE recognized experts from Weber State College, the University of Utah or local business executives. The idea is to go away from the campus to the business community and say, How can we help you? The firm could identify potential management people and we'd set it up. giving credit for experiential learning.' " Mr. Hanline says. Over 250 are involved now with teachers often drawn from the business community. school is THE 106- - year-ol- d also looking to a January 1982 start-u- p for a masters of business administration, an area not being filled by neighboring schools because of capacity enrollments, he continues. More than 30 calls a week are received from parties interested in what the college can offer in that area. THE faculty 75 private college is striving to broaden its scope beyond the traditional liberal arts emphasis to a much stronger relationship with employers, primarily in the Salt Lake Valley," Mr. Hanline says. That means offering a program in "career-oriente- d profour-ye- fessions such as nursing, computer science, and accounting, while continuing the liberal arts programs. SOME HAVE criticized the changes, but Mr. Hanline says they were necessary for the school's survival. "Two years ago the school almost closed because of a series of circumstances with finances. Trustees declared a state of crisis Dr. Helmut Hoffman (former president) resigned." That signaled entry of the Academy for Educational Development, based in New York City. The consulting group w as asked to analyze the colleges operations to determine what direction it should go. They said if you persist in the direction you are going, you will close. By 1985 you Waste By MARK D. MICKELSEN Planners BOUNTIFUL a $40 million resource recovery plant for Davis County are hopeful that revenues from energy sales and plant disposal fees will generate enough of money to keep the facility operational without having to delve into city tax revenues, a Wasatch Front Regional Council representative said last week. WFRC ASST. Director Mick Crandall said supporters of the plant are confident that the sale of steam and electric energy to Hill Air Force Base and Utah Power & Light, plus the per truck disposal fees should generate enough capital to keep the facility running. r study Based on a completed recently by the one in WFRC, two plants Davis and one in Salt Lake two-yea- County have been sug- gested to take care of solid waste disposal. Unique from other similar systems, the plants w ill be capable of generating steam or electricity from municipal waste. CONSTRUCTION on the plants will not begin, says Mr. Crandall, until the facilities are proven cost effective and cost compatible with the existing landfill procedure. The cost to landfill in Davis County is going up rapidly, he landexplained, noting that as fills fill up or can no longer be used, the price to dump solid waste escalates. HE SAID although the council has not formally excluded any site locations for either the Davis or Salt Lake plants, they have identified "an option" that is the "frontrunner" in both counties. The proposed site of the Davis facility appears to be near Hill AFB. should be a with an enrollment of e students." 2.000 full-tim- IT WENT ON to specify that best results would come with a bO percent adult studentbody, e and over. Jobs 24 would be of the type you years-of-ag- don't change halfway through" but would generally be a career in themselves. Mr. Hanline recalls. Under the direction of a new president. C. David Cornell, the college is moving ahead, providing an educational home for sjtudents from states with about 75 percent from Utah and most of that from the Salt Lake metropolitan area. 25-3- 0 SIXTY-NINDavis County residents areaenrolled, including 32 from Clearfield. 22 from Bountiful, six from Centerville. with five from Layton, three from Kaysville and one representing Fruit Heights. This year, the schools student government has been overseen by John Dechart of Bountiful while Centerville resident Pat Mclntire has served as vice president of student affairs. E TWO FACULTY members, in addition to Mr. Hanline, come from the county, as well, including Allan C. Fechser, assistant professor of aerospace and Dr. Ray Briscoe, a professor of behavioral science. He also serves as manager of the student bookstore and is a new member of the Davis Board of Education. PDaorafi: military facility have already offered to purchase steam generated by the plant. Mr. Crandall said. He said there is a likelihood that an average of steam enermore gy will be produced than the air force base needs for operation. He said the excess will probably be sold to Utah Power & Light. FOR A TIME, he said, there was some concern by planners over whether or not the Davis plant could facilitate the tons of garbage produced in both 'the north and south part of the county. It appeared that some of the solid waste in the southern sector would have to be transported to the Salt Lake County plant. Tuesday, however, Mr. Crandall said "it looks as though" the Dav is plant w ill be large enough to handle the tire county. en- fee will be charged for each hauler bringing solid waste into the facility. The fee structure. Mr. Crandall said, may be similar to the ones used by the Bay Area and North Davis Refuse Districts. CITIES OUTSIDE Davis County wishing to dispose of solid waste at the plant may have access, depending on the facilitys capacity to handle the excess, he added. "You have to size these plants based on what you think will go into them." he said, saving the planners are against building for a lot of excess waste capacity. CONSTRUCTION on the Hill AFB facility will be based on the amount of available waste generated in the county at that particular time, he Said. afterwards Any excess waste will have to be landfilled. "Even after you burn this stuff (solid waste) it still has the weight and one- one-thir- d BUT THE school specializes in a personal approach on a pendent liberal arts college campus where buildings range from the Converse Hall to a modern library. student center and dormitories. "The small classes and faculty involvement are pretty much formulated that way." Mr. Hanline says, noting classtudents ses often have with few enrolling more than offers four major areas of study including arts and let- 0 40. "WITH THE smallness of the campus, students arc on a e basis with faculty. first-nam- It's less intimidating and there's far more encourage- ment (than some may feel at larger schools). It's basically a teaching faculty." A student interested in attending Westminster is likely to receive the "red carpet treatment." according to a description by Jane Erickson, admissions advisor. WE WOULD probably invite them to come down for a visit and try to arrange a visit with the business school (for example). A campus tour would be conducted by a stu- dent." she says, indicating the prospective student might have lunch with the dean or a faculty member, as well. A "C" average is required of anyone wishing to enter, in- cluding transfer students, although some programs require a higher grade point av e after acceptance into their programs. THE ONLY private, inde within a million square miles, ters. human and physical sciences. nursing, business and professional. The school was founded on a Presbyterian base and for many years was strongly affiliated with thiee Protestant denominations. While that influence is no longer a dominating force, the institution maintains affiliations with all religions and encourages a broad fellowship. THE MNEMAKER Place, a modernistic structure set beside Emigration Creek, is a symbol of that ongoing heritage. It is used as a spuitual center for marriages, baptisms. or as a place "just to meditate or talk." she explains. The building isn't used for regular religious services, as such. But an LDS Instute of Religion is located across from the Judeo-C'hristia- n college-sponsoie- d campus and the Campus Ministry is very active, as well. Ms Erickson notes. "There's still a lot of interest (in religion) and still some ) gious (various funding. reli- church-backed- "INTEREST SEEMS to be very strong into attending a religious institution." she says speaking of youth in general across the country . 1 hat. added to the "personalized attention" that she calls the largest drawing card, add up to make Westminster "prettv special." the admissions advisor observes. Sites are being surveyed for these plants in south Davis and Salt Lake counties. THE OTHER alternative is that an additional facility be built onto the existing plant. The W'FRC is now in the process of determining the costs of construction, the plant's effectiveness and the ways cost structures can be set up for the distribution of energy to Hill AFB and UP&L. ONLY AFTER phase three, aimed at establishing the administration of the plant, will a decision be made by the coun- - Bilingual To Receive - The FARMINGTON bilingual department of the Davis School District learned today that it will receive some $19,000 in federal funds for refugees through the state Board of Education that will enable the program to continue at almost full speed until the end of this school year. THE MONEY will be sufficient to retain 33 of 37 bilingual aides. They will continue to help students in critical need, that is those categorized as "As", those with no English "Bs, or knowledge, and those with a very limited knowledge of English, says Public Information Officer Bonnie Durrance. Those students comprise of the 275 students current- 155 ly receiving bilingual help. As of April I the bilingual program had spent $103,000 and almost $60,000 of that was state funding and $35,000 was compensatory district money. The district had thought they would have no additional funding but now can finish the school year. OF THE 33 continuing aides, some will be on "somewhat reduced schedules but they will be working, she says, tb Easter Egg Hunt Sat. The Layton Kiwanis and Layton merchants are sponsoring an Easter egg hunt on Saturday. April 18 at 10a.m. in the Layton Commons Park area. The hunt will be held rain or shine. THERE WILL be over 2, IKK) eggs, numerous toys, candy and gift certificates. The grand bike. prize will be a Separate huts will be held for those children under 4; children between 5 and 7: and children between 8 and II. cil to go ahead with construction. Mr. Crandall explained. He said the council is looking for a private operator to run and maintain the physical facility , but said the contract agreement would have to be on a basis. CLEARFIELD Mayor Don-a- l Townley, who originated the idea, is quick to point out he is neither for or against but feels a responsibility to explore all areas for potential savings and efficiency while Mayor Norm Sant of Sunset admits the advantages look good on paper but hastens to call for additional study. Mayor Townley has been an While noting the possibilities for savings in a larger, con- advocate of combining d ser- vices within his own city, as well, in the name of achieving such as in a proposed public safety department where police and fire protection would be performed by the same staff, for instance. He has studied other mergers in Sunnyvale, Calif. IM AN ADVOCATE to explore possibilities. he says. "An official would be if he saw advantages to a certain course of action and didn't take it." The issue is only to the point of presenting data and setting up citizen committees to identify the pros and cons, he says. Tax distribution is a key factor behind such talk. Mayor Townley and two of his comayors note. Everybody is trying to build a little commercial to get a bite of the sales tax. It creates problems for evit disrupts the bederybody room communities." SEYER4L PIBLIC hearings concerning the implementation of the Davis plant are expected this summer, according to Mr. Crandall. Easter Sunday LAYTON may mean getting outside and hunting down those Easter eggs for some Layton area youngsters. The Layton Eagles auxiliary is sponsoring a.m. in their annual hunt at the Layton Commons with all youngsters invited. 1 Tonight Is Tax Deadline Just a friendly reminder. IF YOU haven't already done so, you have only un-t- il tonight (Wednesday) to file your 1980 state and federal tax returns. Completed forms must be in the mail at the Mam Post Office in Salt Lake City by midnight tonight. So if you are one of those who waits until the last minute, cities merging. We'd be essentially the same size as Bounti- ful (about 33.000). That wouldn't worry me." solidated city. Mayor Sant personally believe small government is closer to the people and can respond better." But looking at the clout a larger city might bring he adds, "but maybe you can get more grants, etc." I still says. HIS CITY of about 6.000 residents operates without a city e manager or mayor with a staff of about 18. One of his concerns comes in comparing cities the size of the four merged cities shows potential for higher costs instead of savings. he says. "On paper I would think there would be savings but looking at cities of comparable size we just don't sec it." Mayor Sant notes, listing a $44,000 cost for a council and mayor, for instance. WHILE SLNSET could be considered "fairly stable." the mayor says, with little room for grow th. some cities such as West Point and Clinton have areas that could stay agricultural or be transformed into Those options must be protected, he says. A four-citmerger could more easily promote such "protection" along with coordinating industrial development and multiple family dwellings in certain areas, for instance. y CONSOI.lDVnON RECALLING the financial problems that led to East Layton's demise and similar problems in one Utah County city. Mayor Sant says "we're probably better off financially than in 20 years. Weve cut costs and sharpened our management abilities." And he quickly adds to that the retention of highly qualified employees. Looking at his city's commercial development, he says just before deadline, you had better hurry. The IRS doesn't look kindly on those who procrastinate. By TOM BUSSELBERG While the KAYSVILLE Kaysville City Council has yet to take any formal action regarding cable television programming. interest continues on two fronts. More than I .(KM) residents reportedly signed. a petition within the last few weeks and about 200 attended last week's city council meeting where cable IV was discussed. EVEN AS cable lines are being installed and preparations made to activate the system by Wasatch Community TV, some residents are expressing concern some of the programs aired won't be of a quality they feel should be allowed. Those signing the petition asked that "a high quality movie entertainment package that does not include nudity, obscenity, excessive violence and other obviously objectionable material" be provided. AT THE same time, cable companies may be forced to deal with a new law that prohibits transmission of "objectionable" material over the airwaves. Among those concerned about possible cable offerings is Jean Nybo. who said in a telephone interview, "People do not want HBO (Home Box Office) or Showtime (program services). W'e are not against cable TV but we would like to get better show packages." SHE SAID cable TV offered for movie services with "G" and "PG" movies only while Showtime in Logan provides interest is not strong in Clinton according to MayorCisney . vv ho say s his council must decide fuluie action and has "no real interest" in merger. To me it was another possible alterna- tive to solve the revenue problem." And Mayor Blake preferred not to comment until after last night's meeting and he has a chance to further study the issues. "We're coming up w ith some research. Up to this point we as a council haven't discussed this. We're try ing to see if it's feasible or not." Layton full-tim- DONETA M. GATHERl M Bv 773-497- 6 Six former employees from the Inland Printing-Refle- x Journal Co. met last week for lunch at the Red Flame in Bountiful. Attending the social were Betty Fisher of Farming-ton- . Mary Bow ring. Lona Par- rish and Norma Preece of Kaysville. Evelyn Lundhuig of Salt Lake City and Maigaiet Shook of Layton. Betty. Lona. Mary are former paper editors. Evelyn is a former advertising sales person. Margaret worked in the office. Norma is still the correspondent from Kaysville. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Walker and their family have moved from Layton into a new home in Syracuse. On TV albO long-ter- midnight AND HE raises another con- cern that was echoed by Mayor Sant. "There are disadvantages to bigger governments and bigger cities. I'd be violently opposed to larger State Road 126 still provides the hope for additional growth. It has seen the opening of Sunset's largest shopping complex within the past year. mmd&nil Easter Egg Hunt Sun. Federal Funds paying more to support some facilities, such as businessmen who put their financing behind a particular shopping center. The Clearfield mayor says hed like the issue to go to the voters to see if they w ould support exploring the issue. On paper it would appear to be a savings, he says, what with a "lot of time" currently spent in coordinating between cities that could be saved. mayors found a variety of feelings ranging from a desire to further research the matter by Mayor Loy Blake of West Point to indications from Clinton Mayor Keith Cisney that citys council doesnt appear too interested. Pay Its Way? seventh the volume." he said. The landfills, therefore, will still have to remain open in most counties from West Jordan to Ogden. ONCE THE existing plant is operating at capacity. Mr. Crandall said there w ill have to be plans for additional, but smaller plants. A DISPOSAL er arts and religious orientation. The stuclentbody president and sex faculty come from Dais Count . SOME neighboring cities haven't worked together on projects and "that costs all of us," Mayor Townley says. By moving in different directions people end up and HBO offer some "R " rated entertainment. Noting concern with nudity and violence Mrs. Nybo said. "W'e've got a lot of concerned people w ho want to raise their families in decency. We have our right to raise our children in a decent community." E4EN EDI C ATION 41. channel ollenngs could be involved. Mr. McDougal said adding. " I hat scares me more than anything." I he courts will probably have to determine what the law means with either prosecution against a cable firm or some kind ol de- Cable officials have said a could be installed that would be operable only with a key allowing parents to prevent watching programs by youngsters. But she said that had proved ineffective elsewhere when teenagers would make copies of the key or go elsewhere to watch it. claratory statement anticipated. "What's scary is that some- SENATE BILL 301, sponsored by Bill Jones of Alpine. Utah County, was signed into law by Gov. Scott Matheson. It will take effect in early May. MRU ALLY all states have obscenity laws but this is the first state that has attemp- lock-bo- x Bryan McDougal. of Salt Lake City. Community TV of Utah attorney, said the bill had gone through both houses originally without the "indecent" clause but was later amended and passed the Senate, at II p.m. on the last day. without comment. one will act and we can't pull everything oil the air. We don't want to be a censorship board" the state cable association attorney said, adding his firm is concerned about upholding the law. ted to govern "R"-rate- d movies. I hey want to prohibit them and in my view there have been a lot of good ones." he added. Mark tarter, an ollicial w ith the Salt Lake Community V office, said cable interests lobbied against the bill's passage 1 including the "indecent" He said someone clause. would probably take them to we can really do is sit back I'm not overly worried. court but added. "All OUR BIGGEST problem right now is that I'm not sure any of the cable companies know what it means in relation to our programs." he said. "Weve discussed it at length with HBO and others." He said it could apply to some federal regulations and interstate commerce com- mission provisions with FCC and local attorneys now studying the matter. The bill states that anything that is transmitted over cable from off the air would be affected. THEY'RE SIGNALLING out cable TV." he said. vs. I regular V trans- missions or theaters. A person doesn't have to subscribe to cable or attend a mov ie theater TV compared to that is free to any one who has access to a television set. Dav is County cable director Kim Magness could not be reached for comment with several attempts made. ir |