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Show lrm- mm ; $ 0 FARMINGTON - The Community Action Program director could be legally county commission, bylaws indicate the board must approve that choice. In choosing Mr. Griffeth the following procedure was followed, according to minutes of the August 21 The personnel meeting. committee chose three names to be presented to the board as a whole, the board then ranked the applicants and presented the applicants to the commissioners who rejected the three. challenged. THAT WORD came from CAP Board Chairman Gary Porter, Kaysville, who said federal officials in Denver are investigating whether the appointment of VerNon Griffeth was done properly. A decision will hopefully be received early next week, he said. At issue is the selection process used in the appointment, with the CAP administrative board passing a motion disapproving the appointment as made by the county commission during its Aug. 21 meeting. THE BOARD members then had to select three more names, the commissioners reviewed the applications and added two more names. The administering board then interviewed the five applicants and narrowed it down to three people, who were presented to MR. PORTER said a letter was sent to Denver explaining A the boards action. majority of the board felt there had been some ByTOMBUSSELBERG - BOUNTIFUL The Davis County Library Board fired' its director by a three-tw- o vote Tuesday morning. THAT ACTION came at the start of the regular monthly meeting of the board held in the auditorium of the South Davis Branch in Bountiful, and came about a month after Director Jeanne Layton had been asked to resign by a vote. similar three-tw- o During the meeting on Aug. 21 she made the comment, I refuse to resign, and repeated that same statement before a packed meeting of about 100 Davis County residents and others who came from as far as Logan to witness the proceedings. IN EFFECTING the resignation, the board set her last full work day as Sept. 28, after which time she would be paid for her services, vacation time, etc., said Commissioner Swapp, who also sits on the board. A closed executive session to discuss selection of an interim director was set for Friday at 7 a.m. in Commissioner Morris Swapp's office in Tarmington. BOARD members affirming the resignation included Commissioner Swapp, who made the motion for resignation; Robert Arbuckle, Centerville, who seconded the motion and Sharon Shumway, Layton. Opposing, as was the case last month, were Board Chairman Evan Whitesides of - THE SEARCH for his successor will be nationwide; however, all persons from within Davis District and the state who are interested in applying for the position are FARMINGTON - About 50 parents asked the Davis 'THE KAYSVILLE REFLEX 197 B North Main St., Layton PHONE 376-913- 3 Published Weekly by urged to do so. Prospective candidates should submit a formal application which includes: detailed letter citing interest, personal qualifications and experience relating 1. A to the position. 2. A current resume. 3. FOUR or five references including names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers. In making his motion for confirmation of the resignation Commissioner Swapp said, The issues that were raised on Aug. 21 are still of concern and there has been no attempt to change those (by Miss Layton). I make the motion to terminate Miss Layton at the end of the work day Sept. 28." THAT WAS followed by a statement from Albert J. Colton, attorney for Miss Layton from Salt Lake City. He stressed the need for a hearing. When basic liberties of one individual are at stake, confronted with the exercise of arbitrary government Please Turn To Page 2 (Payabte In Advanee) APPLICATIONS and other required material must be submitted no later than Nov. THE ABOVE material County School District to bus their children or provide some other means of safety, Tuesday night. THE PARENTS of 112 children living in subdivisions east of Interstate 15 who attend South Clearfield Elementary School, 990 East 700 South, said traffic condi- school. Spokesperson Nancy Imlay : considers most qualified. 15, 1979. The Board intends to tions make it hazardous for SU3SCRSPTO $4.59 per year mM am ttH $ titiriptiiw tim tions and credentials, the Board of Education will interview those candidates it make its selection during December and the person chosen will be expected to assume the position Jan. 1, 1980. their children to walk to John Stable, Jr., Publisher ' Second Claaa Postage Paid At Layton, Utah should be addressed to: Darld Long, President, Utah School Boards Association, 199 East 7200 South, Midvale, Utah 84047. After reviewing all applica- J. 4. College or university placement papers and credentials. said parents were concerned about hazards in approaching the school because of heavy d Hill Air Force traffic along 700 South, much of it generated during the Base-relate- sioners. Mr. Porter said SOCIO, the Spanjsh-speakin- g organization for Community Integrity and Opportunity, has threatened to file an injunction. He said some people felt others were more qualified to fill the post with two names submitted being those of personnel working in CAP positions in Weber and Salt Lake counties. tb TOO YOUNG OR TOO : OLD One of our friends' defines the awkward age in girls as too old for teddy ; bears and too young for wolves. Gazette, Mason City, -- la. Layton and Wayne Thomock of Clearfield. School Board Looks For Superintendent FARMINGTON The Davis District Board of Education announces that it has directed Utah School Board Association President Darld Long to assist in the search for a Superintendent of Schools to succeed Bernell Wrigley. Mr. Wrigley last week announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, citing personal reasons. the commissioners, they then made the choice to choose VerNon Griffeth. It was stated VerNons name was one added by the commis- irregularities in how the decision had been reached. While the final selection must be determined by the ap- pointment of the countys hours students are traveling to and from school. THE BOARD said it would study a request to bus the youngsters, although state regulations prevent funding assistance for elementary students living less than 1.5 miles from school and for secondary two miles or less. The board was to visit the site Thursday during a tour of the district facilities. Mrs. Imlay said parents were concerned about a lack of sidewalks along some of the routes used by students, lack of a crossing guard and insufficient signing, warning cars entering and leaving the By GARY R. BLODGETT Four of the six south Davis County cities will hold primary elections on Oct. 9 as a result of extensive candidate filings which concluded Monthird-clas- s day. The average Davis County property taxpayer will experience a tax drop of 2.7 percent or $17 on a $50,000 home, reports Jack A. Olson of the Utah Taxpayers As- Olson explained that Davis County school district officials decided to retain V2 mill of the cut for use in other areas so the total school district drop amounted to 3.50 mills. THE association chief reported that the tax cut results from the State Legislature dropping the ment increased its capital sociation. required levy for the basic school program from 28 mills to 24 mills while increasing state aid to local school districts to offset the loss of tax revenue. However, due to the many increases by the various taxing units in Davis County, the average taxpayer will see only 2.06 mills of the legislatures 4.00 mill cut. Clearfield and Clinton taxpayers actually see an increase year, Olson said. BY REDUCING statewide school levy, legislature intended will this the the tax- payers to receive a full 4.00 mills in tax relief. However, some taxing units saw this as an ideal time to increase their levies without reaping the taxpayers ire, so they grabbed what they could of the 4.00 mill reduction, claimed Mr. Olson. freeway, of children. SHE TOLD the board that requests were made for assistance from Clearfield city and police officials but with no results, noting that youngsters must sometimes wait 20 minutes before being able to cross the street. Police reports quoted indicated five accidents at 1000 East 700 South in 1977, 11 in 1978 and one fatality of a boy last week. SUPT. BERNELL Wrigley said in a telephone interview that the board could ask for busing in the area but n( funding from state sources would be available and the DAVIS filed for Bountifuls three vacant city council seats; nine who filed in Centerville; and seven candidates each who have filed in North Salt Lake and West Bountiful. South Weber will not hold a primary election since only six candidates filed for the three vacant city council seats. improvement levy by 2 mill while it boosted the Special Service , Area levy for municipal services delivered outside cities by .43 mills. A mill is equal to one dollar in taxes for every one thousand dollars of assessed valuation. Six cities also upped their levies this year. The Bountiful city levy increased .03 mills, Clearfield 4.90 mills, Clinton 3.50 mills. Fruit Heights 1.03 Improvement Sewer Davis District hard-presse- Meanwhile, Farmington and Woods ALL OF the city council seats up for election (three in each community) are for terms. In Bountiful, only incumbent councilman Paul B. Allen, 1561 South Charlene Two other inDrive, filed for Warde Tolman, who has cumbents served the city for 16 years, and Don Perkins, who has been a city councilman did not seek for 12 years OTHERWISE, there were 11 candidate filings in Bountiful, but one would-b- e hopeful decided to withdraw at the last Candidates, in addition to incumbent Allen, are Ronald C. Barlow, 768 South 750 East; Joseph C. Rust, 1240 South 325 East; Douglas I. Todd, 1621 Emerald Hills Drive; Douglas L. Robinson, 348 West 2300 South; Stephen M. Studdert, 1876 Chokecherry Circle; Robert D. Linnell, d to pay for the service. Throughout the county we have 25,000 who walk to school (of 38,000 enrolled). It would be difficult to say which area is more hazardous with so maty different areas." And while it may be hard to weigh fuel conservation against safety for children, Supt. Wrigley added that the state has told the district it must conserve fuel wherever possible. They do have sidewalks (along 700 South) and many of those problems the parents can continue to work out with local authorities. The school district cant do all of it. Nov. 6. moment. dropped its' levy .29 mills. district would be ss either city. 1.46 mills to zero mills while the South IN SOUTH Davis County, Farmington and Woods Cross do not fall under the third-clacity voting procedure and thus election on will have an open Cross election hopefuls have until Oct. 9 to file for city council positions. Thus far, there have been no candidate filings in mills, Kaysville 1.08 mills, and West Point 1.46 mills. The Central Davis Sewer District also increased its levy by .25 mills, Olson said. ONLY THREE of the more than 30 levies were reduced this year in Davis County, Olson said. In addition to the school levy drop of 3.50 mills, the West Point Cemetery District lowered its levy from 800 South. ALL THREE city council incumbents in North Salt Lake have filed for They are Rodney J. Wood, 88 West 275 North; William D. Jackson, 400 North 175 East; and John Graves, AS OF the 5 p.m. filing deadline Monday, there were 10 candidates who had COUNTY govern- Berger, 230 East 2415 Claremont Drive; Arlin C. Swain, 650 North 550 East; David M. Pratt, 1985 South 50 West; and Lynette Wilson, 962 North 650 East. IN CENTERVILLE, only one of the three incumbent councilmen filed for Dale W. Ford, 1337 North-Main- , while incumbents is seeking Warde Middleton and Duane Price did not file for Other Centerville nominees are Dennis B. Knoles, 1248 North Nola Circle; Kenneth T. Holman, 192 East 1200 North ; John S. Hummel, 1272 North Main; Lyle O. Wright, 168 North Main; Paul H. Hallman, 360 East 400 North; Richard L. Williams, 422 South Main; Blaine S. Carr, 224 West Chase Lane; and Hazel B. 113 South 150 East Also seeking election in North Salt Lake 52 Angela Way; Fred E. Moosman, 3971 South 650 West; Lyle C. Owen, 461 North 75 East; and Lawrence R. Woosley, 666 West 3900 South. are Kent Lyle Smith, t IN WEST Bountiful, incumbent Gary S. Edmonds, 1689 North 560 West, who was appointed two years ago to fill a council seat vacancy, is the only one of three inEli Mitchell cumbents to seek and Harriet Stephens did not file. Others seeking office in West Bountiful are Douglas A. MacDonald, 559 West 2050 North; Lynn T. Kenison, 1745 North 600 West; Neil C. Breinholt, 745 West 1800 North; Ralph Peckman, 775 West 220 North; Howard Martin, 207 North 800 West; and Sam D. Allman, 1902 North 775 West IN WOODS Cross, terms of Larry Wilkinson, Craig Lavender and Ralph Argyle will be vacant for this years election. City recorder Alan Lowe said incumbent Argyle has indicated he will seek but that incumbents Wilkinson and Lavender have said they do not plan to run for another term. Farmington incumbents Harold J. Tippets, Sherman A. Haskins and Louis A. Barnett have not announced their intentions for seeking : IN THE four south Davis County com- - munities holding primary elections the six candidates with the most number of votes will have their names placed on the general election ballot November 6, It was ' explained. In the general election, the three candidates from among the six finalists with ... the majority of votes will be installed in . council terms. ... January to serve four-yeSOUTH WEBER the only north Davis County community which holds its elec- - tions under the third-clas- s voting had only six candidates file procedures and thus will not have a primary election. Incumbent Renoldo J. Harper, 324 East 6650 South, was the only incumbent to Two other incumbents, seek Thayne Thomas and Brent Winchester did not file. ' . . . OTHER CANDIDATES are Charles W. Sullivan, 1923 East 7700 South; Arthur M. Ukena,1716East7650South;JanIkena,1937 East 7775 South; Henry J. Dlckamore, 768 East South Weber Drive; and Calvin Waters, 144 East South Weber Drive. ; .. |