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Show - Conflicting Regulations 9 Preschool Ordinance Provokes Confusion WEST VALLEY. There was general agreement among participants in the City Planning Commissions hearing here Thursday on the home occupation ordinance governing preschools and day care centers. Planning staffer Ron The Sawdey said, more' we learn, the more confusing it gets. Preschool operator Jolene Ludwigson commented, I agree with Ron. This is the most confusing thing. Everyone else members, other preschool a operators, represen-tivof the State Department of Social Services - seemed to agree. The confusion stems from the fact that preschools and day care centers are under the jurisdiction of and are supposed to comply with state, the county and the city regulae -- tions. And, since regulations of those govern- And, since some regulations were more licensed operators can accept and which en- comply with, or which, Sawdey noted. restrictive than others, many persons began operating and preschools day care centers in their homes license, without fearful a that regulations would (adopted licensed operators told the commission. The task faced by - in fact, Sawdey noted, West Valleys own or- Safeway ordinance which dont always coincide Sawdey is to draft an certain areas operators didnt know how many they should in make it economically impossible to do ment levels dinances from the county) differ several business, S , eliminates educational standpoint. Jean Gowans, who the i- nconsistencies, establishes regulations which existing THE WEATHER SUMMARY mi courage unlicensed operators to seek licenses, and which is acceptable to the Planning Commission. Currently, the home occupation ordinance permits no more than six children in a preschool. Licensed operators appearing Thursday argued that 12 was a better figure, both from a social and m2 a licensed preschool in her home operates at 3487 Crestfield, said the larger number allows children to socialize prior to entering kindergarten and allows the teacher to implement a more advanced program. learning Because most of the children are the same age and are receiving 7.29 Yori Molitur 12.25 FORECAST; Thursday a chanco of showars. Friday to Sunday partly cloudy skits. High's 60 s and low In tht low 40s. the same training, more can be handled than in a day care situation in which ages vary and overseers spend much of their time baby sitting, she said. Neither she nor Mrs. said they wanted anything to do with day care, which they said should be separated completely from preschools in the revised ordinance. You need a specific ordinance governing preschools. I dont want anything to do with baby sitting, Mrs. Ludwigson said. Both she and Mrs. Gowans noted that when preschool sizes dwindle, because of illness or other factors, the class deteriorates and operators are forced to act more as baby sitters. Several persons from Mrs. Gowans neighborhood praised her work and supported her contention Buttermilk or Mrs. Wright's Sliced D breaa Wright's White or Wheat Buttertop - ppy Food dVv swe y Cat Food V'Z 24 oz. Mrs. Wright's said the t Sorensen board recognized the complexity of the issue and didnt want to have an ordinance that would put people who are providing a good service out of business. Were going to take the time to get an ordinance that is clear, effective and adheres to the law, Sorensen added. The commission agreeable system with licensed preschool operators. Try Green Sheet classified ads! 262-668- & Stood HW ClTdlaHnn You'll Find All Your Favorite Flavors - At This Great Price a Your Choice a ' 1 .69 9 Dinners i ll.-IflCOI Dioe ilCS 11 oz. Banquet Ch Turkey, Salisbury, Mex. B. Ench. pkg. A 8oz. Dining Treat chicken or Turkey pies 07 $1 jjffl tfvrt&aipe&nieit Great Escape Vacation To Anywhere Western Flies 4 Tickets Plus $2500.00 Win A Tru,y nne Overnight Diapers Yellow Cling Town House Sliced or Halves Peaches Sponsored By Safeway'! Groat Escape Dinners - Got Details at Store Try A Great Escape Dinner Tonightl Beef Sirloin Tips, Beef A La Bercy, Steak Teriyaki, Pork Loin Barbeque, Came Guisada, Ribs Jardiniere, Salisbury Steak diampignon, Chicken Americana, Veal Parmagiana, Swedish Meatballs and many more... -- ap- parently agreed that distinctions should would - be made between preschools and day care. Sawdey was instructed to work out an -- THE INDlAMS WERE PRETTY SMART. THEY GOT RlD OF MANHATTAN BEFORE THEY HAD TO BAY TAXES ON IT. Half Gallon WgS5.99 ;ib9 Courthouse Squares (AlW Canned Biscuits Homestyle 29, 1982 that the number of children should be set at 12. Planning Commission chairman Keith Sofiuvoy eosoooou Mrs- Thursday, Apr. and Scotch Duy.. .Compare Our Low Prices UEEESKIQ Homestyle Bread VIEW Ludwigson Safeway Stood Sowtoy Stood WEST VALLEY fi(AP5 |