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Show - street Neighbors' efforts change residents' involvement to area City project improve CHERILYN KAWA CLEARFIELD We got tired of living in a slum, said Clear- , I ; field resident Ann Van Beuge. Teamed with neighbor Fay Dawson, the two decided to turn Ross Drive back into a neighbor-- ; hood again. Hours and hours of talking to neighbors and attending every Clearfield City council meeting for more than a year paid off for the pair, who said they feel elated about the success of the Ross Drive project. The total cost of the project has been about $600,000, according to City Manager Wally Baird. The first phase was budgeted at $300,000 on July 1, 1984. An additional $265,000 was approved for the second and third phases on July 1, 1985, he said, along with the citys time and labor. Curb and gutters, sidewalks and asphalt were torn out and replaced, said Baird. Part of the sewer line was replaced. A storm sewer system was installed, he said. Although Baird said the first phase went too slow, he felt really good about the second and 3C' spurred on by third phases that should be Review correspondent Lakeside Review, Wednesday, October 30, 1985 com- trying to walk on the streets. But instead of moving, Dawson started what she calls a second a construction occupation boss, for crews working on her pleted by Oct. 31. This project has tremendously improved the neighborhood, said Baird. The whole subdivision looks better. Looking good is not the only thing the project has done for the neighborhood. Van Beuge, a Ross Drive resident for 12 years, said Neighbors are closer. Not one of us is above shoveling if it will help get the job done, she said. The torn-u- p streets may have inconvenienced some neighbors but Van Beuge said you just have to keep your sense of humor. She said neighbors have helped each other when one was stuck in the mud or to help pour street. Dawson said she is happy with the mess because she can see a future. She said many neighbors were skeptical about the project ever getting started. When they saw me and Ann walking in snow and rain to get information out, they thought youve got to be kidding, she said. These people who project did a good Baird. He said they need of the project initiated the thing, said brought the to city offi- driveways. cials. Dawson, who has lived on Ross Drive for 27 years, said there are When Baird became city manager, he initiated a capital improvement plan and listed Ross Drive as a very high priority. Faye and Anns assistance has saved the city a lot of time, effort and money with the coordination of the project, said Baird. They organized neighborhood meetings and let property owners know how the project would affect them, he said. When asked to organize the first a lot of widows living on the street that are wonderful, with neighbors. Its a great feeling. However, Dawson said she had thought of moving. We could have gone totally to a ghetto or got in and did something about it. There was no place for children to play and you took your life in your own hands meeting, Dawson said calls were made to about 124 homeowners. During the project stages, the neighborhood felt included because we kept them informed, said Van Beuge. Their interest is evident as many neighbors sit on their porches observing their streets progress. There have been a few minor problems, but overall Van Beuge said she is very pleased with the progress of the project, Theres a great feeling of accomplishment. People in other neighborhoods have started going to the city for similar projects, said Van Beuge. Baird said the city has targeted three or four areas for similar projects but it will take five to six years. We wish we had enough money to do them all but we have quite limited resources, he said. By spring, Dawson said she hopes neighbors will take pride in their yards. The two also plan on blocking the streets and having a neighborhood party. When asked if their job is done, Van Beuge answered without hesitation, Our job is finished when the contract is finished. Backhoe readies area for installation of sidewalk along Ross Drive in Clearfield. . crz Council 7! supporting Layton art LYNDIA GRAHAM Review correspondent LAYTON In less than 10 years, the Layton Arts Council has grown to be one of the most active councils of its sort in the state, according to current president, Kathy Skidmore. The LAC was formed in 1976 under direction of Glen Shields, who was the mayor of the city at that time, to provide cultural opportunities for Layton residents. The LAC has grown from an organization which sponsored two or three events a year to the heavily programmed group it is today, said Mrs. Skidmore. She said the 1985-8- 6 season will offer more than a dozen events, each with a specific purpose in addition to the entertainment each will provide. Our goal is to bring cultural arts to the people of our community so our residents do not have to travel to Ogden or Salt Lake City to attend worthwhile events, she said. Our Christmas home tour is in its eighth year and now attracts people from all over the county, she said. Through this event beautiful homes are shared and opened to the public, enhancing the spirit of the holiday season. It is one of our major fundraising events. The LAC has presented the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors biennially to overflow crowds at the Little Theatre at Layton High, delighting young and old alike with its timely message of giving and peace, and presenting opera for the first time to hundreds of area residents. The second annual Presidents Day Variety Show will again bring the community together to celebrate the patriotic holidays in February. Groups from local grade schools, junior highs, the high school, and the college will perform, as will local performers and a community chorus organized for this event. Mrs. Skidmore said the recital series at the Layton Heritage Museum will be enhanced by the recent LAC purchase of a grand piano to be housed at the museum. The recitals feature local composers, talented area musicians and other special groups and this spring will feature outstanding high school and junior high students with an art exhibit. Four $200 scholarships in visual arts, drama, instrumental mu-si- c and vocal will be presented at that time. An exciting first for the LAC will be held next spring when it joins the high school and the community to present the musical Peter Pan in March. It will be presented, in the 1800-seauditorium at the high which hasnt been used school, for a major production in more than five years. 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