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Show Tfct Salt Ltke Tribune Dating Service Helps Single Adults Meet Someone Nice By Melinda Sowerby Tribune Staff Writer BOUNTIFUL Just because people reach middle age (or older) and are single, doesn't mean they dont enjoy going to a movie or out to dinijer with members of the opposite sex. Loneliness is a problem the divorced and widowed often face because there arent enough activities for single people to participate in, according to Beatrice N. Thomas, who, with her daughter Sheryl Jack-ettruns One Plus One, a dating service for single people from 18 to 90 years of age. The office, open six months, is located at 837 S. 500 West. one nice. Were both authorities on the business," her mother said. Were both divorced and we know how hard it is to find someone just to go to a movie or out to dinner with, especially if you dont want to go to the bars." Both women live in the south Davis County area and decided to locate the business near their homes, since both hold down jobs in addition a, The idea for a dating service was Ms. Jackettas, who was unhappy as a single adult with her own dating experiences. She had found there were not enough opportunities available for a person to meet some New Councilman in Layton Sworn In, Put To Work At His First Meeting Special to The Tribune Kent Smith, Laytons newest councilman, was sworn in and given his assignment during the first meeting of the year for the City LAYTON Council. City Recorder Randall Heaps administered the oath of office to Mr. Smith, who is serving for the first time. He was assigned to work with the police department and the Holmes Creek Irrigation Co. as a representative of the city. Wants to Use Computer Also sworn in were incumbents Bob Stevenson and Golden Sill. In other action, department heads Police heads hope to select and train eight or more reserve officers to assist the regular police in the city. They also plan to implement Plrase II of the computer progra which will aid in dispatch, local wants and warrants, night cans, traffic accident reporting and bicycle licensing. Regulating Valve The public works department hopes to have a special regulating valve installed at the East Layton Reservoir to reduct the pressure created in Wooded Hills subdivision when the city has to fill that reservoir. A replacement for the culvert across Valley View Drive with a larger one slated by the department. Officials plan to appeal to the County Commission for funds from a storm sewer bond election to accomplish that replacement. submitted a list of their goals for 1984. administrative department The wants the adoption of Phase II of the citys computer program which would put all of the city inventory of equipment in the computer. Administrators also hope to purchase equipment for implementing word processing. The planning department plans to make minor revisions in the citys master plan and to estblish the status of all subdivision and bring them into conformance with the terms of the applicable agreements and ordinances of the city. Women Named to Top Offices vOf Parks, Recreation Board creation department can obtain a Tribune Special to TAYLORSVILLE - Women separate mill levy for the ments budget, it was decided to were named to the offices Goals for the fire department include a continued emphasis and expansion of fire prevention through stepped up inspections of commercial and industrial concerns with fire code compliance stressed. Parks and recreation department goals include a plan to maintain the increase in park acreage without a budget increase and the completion of East Layton Park. The depart- two top on the Salt Lake County Recreation e Parks and Centers Board during the annual reorganization last week. Maureen Jensen, representing the Jordan School District, was named to succeed Wayne Evans, Salt Lake City, as chairman. Miriam Farnsworth, Granite School District representative, was named vice chairman. Gary C. Swensen, superintendent, said this is the first time that women have filled the two top spots on the board at the same time. Women have served in both capacities, but with a male in the other spot After a discussion on how the re- Multi-Purpos- ta- ble the issue until after the legislative session. Seeking to raise additional funds, the board agreed to rent rooms and gymnasiums at the Kearns, East Mill Creek and Kiwanis Boys and Girls Clubs for unscheduled events. to the dating service. The pair have had clients from as far away as Tooele and most clients have been Ms. Thomas said she has ound that in the older age group loneliness is a big factor in dating. She said usually there is less interest in getting serious; instead, they long for companionship just someone to go out and have dinner or go to a movie with. To make things easier in that usually finacially strapped age group, One Plus One encourages dating dutch treat, Ms. Thomas said, pointing out that most older people are more than willing to pay their own way. They said some couples have gotten serious and one couple got married. When a person comes to One Plus One, they fill out a profile sheet giving such information as height, weight, interests, hobbies, whether they smoke or drink and other similar data. That is put into the files, giving just first names. Then clients can come in and look at the profile sheet and decide who they might want to meet, picking out several clients they may be interested in. If the client they picked , Surprisingly, according to Ms. Thomas, more males than females applied when the business started, but now it's running about even, Ms. Thomas said. She said she believes women tend to be more cautious about such services than men, although everyone seeems to accept dating services more willingly than in the past. "Where people used to look down on it, people are beginning to realize theres nowhere to meet people, Ms. Thomas said. She also believes people are more willing to make something happen in their lives. Ms. Thomas said she feels there is an advantage in going through a dating service, because at least you meet someone with similar interests. A blind date can be dull," she said, pointing out that too often a couple on a blind date cant even make conversation. They hope to make a profit in the fledgling business, but also we have fun, Ms. Thomas said. Hours at One Plus One are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6.30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 19 a.m. to 2 p.m. Layton Offers Free Testing for Autos Special to The Tribune A free vehicle emisLAYTON sions test will be held at the parking lot of the Layton Hills Mall Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 18, 1984 The emissions van will conduct tests from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and between noon and 4 p.m. Saturday. Cars and trucks will be tested for unburned gasoline and carbon monoxide. Tallest Building Special to The Tribune MURRAY A long awaited agreement has finally been reached between the Murray Redevelopment Agency and Busch Development Inc. that will give the city its tallest building The seven-stor- y building, will be one of the tallest outside Salt Lake Citys downtown area. The sale of two acres '0 Busch Development for 1330,000 is part of the Redevelopment Agencys ongoing effort to revitalize Murrays business area. The building will be bronze class and have a seven-stor- y atrium, according to Lee Talbod, project coordinator for Busch Development. "Its going to be a real showplace, he said. The building will be on five acres near 5300 South and 300 West. Busch Development already owned about half the property and purchased the rest from the city with an option to buy more ground later. Construction cost is estimated be-- t veen 810 million and 814 million and will begin in March or April depending on the weather, Mr. Talbod said. Construction is scheduled to be completed by midsummer 1985. The building will house business offices and a possibly a restaurant. A parking terrace will accomodate 300 cars. The City Council approved the agreement last week and the final closing was Monday. Years of work have gone into this agreement, Councilman Larry Cat-te- n said. There were 23 problems with the title that had to be resolved, added Bill Oswald, attorney for the Redevelopment Agency. AJ1 plans for the building will be subject to approval by the Redevelopment Agency. Wednesdpy, and Thursday at'our SL Downtown store only X Mental Health Center Offering Series of Classes Coping-Skil- ls Special to The Tribune The Davis County Mental Health Center is offering a series of classes to help recently separated or divorced people learn to cope with their new status. k discusCoping Skills, a sion group led by psychotherapist Joel Alba, provides support, practical information and counseling to people who are separated, in the process of divorce or who have just divorced. The group will discus legal issues, helping children understand and new relationships. Emotional issues include coping with loneliness, dealing with guilt feelings, handling anger and letting go. The group will meet on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 19 at the center, 2250 N. 1700 LAYTON nine-wee- West. 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