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Show Standard-Examine- r INSIDE $ Promoting literacy New program targets Davis County adults who can't read.2 - LIFESTYLE Planning your life Experts offer advice on how to get organized.6 March 7, 1998 School DAVIS COUNTYS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER VOL 17, NO. 25450 CENTS aw Swimmers want kids to get wet borders Luts remain Kaysville Panel elected to make boundary changes finds no happy medium City introduces new payment plan If you are tired of writing out checks for those monthly bills, the city has a way you can pay your utility bill without the check And if you would like to even out those monthly payments on an equal payment plan, the city has a plan for that, too By CYNTHIA E THOMAS Standard Examiner Davis Bureau FARMINGTON - Much to the disappointment of some parents, a Davis school panel that was elected to study boundary changes for the Centerville and West Bountiful area elementary schools could not come up with a solution. We were hoping we could come up with some strong recommendations to balance those enrollments. We do not have a recommendation for a boundary change at this time, said Marilyn Oberg, the districts area director. Over the last several months, the panel had been studying adjustments to balance Reading, Taylor, Centerville, Stewart, Farmington and West Bountiful elementary schools. While Centerville and Taylor elementary schools are experiencing declining enrollments, Reading and Stewart elementary schools are overcrowded. The panel was able to come up with 18 scenarios, but none fit the guidelines of the study, Oberg said. We would have liked to . reach a solution, but a solution has to be acceptable and has lo have a boundary that is better than the status quo," said district planner Chase Rogers. One poss.ble solution could involve having a very liberal open The equalization plan allow's residents to pay equal monthly payments The payment will be an average of the previous 12 months with a new amount recalculated in December of each year A direct payment program has also been set up so residents can easily make their payment through an automatic withdrawal from their checking accounts each month. The customer will continue to get a detailed billing saying how much will be withdrawn from the checking account, so residents no longer will need to write a check For more information call 546-123- 5 Program honors t yards well-kep- enrollment at Centerville Team coaches teach youth to make waves Rogers said. In this case, we may take a look at open enrollment applications and adjust from there, but that would have to be done quickly to prepare Stewart and Centerville for the right staff," Rogers said. . Rogers said the close proximity of Stewart and Centerville which are tour blocks apart, made finding a solution difficult. The panel had to take into consideration the number of students in each neighborhood and whether they could ride the bus; the number of students required to change schools to begin reaching the balance; and the domino ellect of filling in the high and low enrollments. However, the group did reach an agreement on letting Reading Llementary remain on a four-trac- k d status. The sur- - By VIKK1 LF2A S'andard Examiner correspondent - swimming Layton year-roun- See SCHOOL3 and Charlotte Hansen, both 12 years old, lead stretching exercises at a USS swim team practice, WARMING UP: Cally Ortiz their teammates ifi r' v competition United States Layton Surfers team is all about, and the team wants you to be a part of it. We're looking for new people all the time," said coach Mike V ith the high enter of Roy. school season now over, the USS teams are looking for anyone who likes to swim and wants to have a good time." Werner said it a child can swim the width of a pool, USS Layton Surfers can build from there - teaching diflercnt strokes, improving time and techniques. USS Layton Surfers is looking for new members ages 5 through continue growing as highway traffic rises By SUSAN TANNER HOLMES Si mrt ird Examirw cumsponclnnt I ARMINGTON - In October of 1996, when Farmington City officials proposed plans to expand city fire coverage and institute a city based ambulance service, most people thought it a great idea. But when the proposal included a property tax increase to pay lor the proposal, the city was divided After numerous public hearings and a straw vote during the November election which said no lo the tax increase proposal by a 1,961 to 1,795 vote, the city council chose not to increase taxes "The need for improved public safety response is still present," Mayor Gregory S Bell said at a utv council meeting m JanuI he mavor and citv ary 1997. council have met with the lire derailment and both organizations will continue to explore ideas lor improving the services within the available limited rcsomccs" -- See SWIM, 2 has 29 emer- tcchniciansfire-fightcr- volunteering s great amounts of time at great personal sacrifice to serve the people of I armington," said Gregory Gregory is the only fire ambulance person in the department "I lie citv pays to have two people in the station 10 hours a day, six days a vveik The rest ot the time, our volunteers cover the calls." he said full-tim- e EMERGENCY 4 CL LARI II LD - Ralph Holmes is glad city officials will paint the town red. or at least the portion in front of his home. I don't mind it a bit," said the Holmes, who has lived at 86 North ilia Drive for 47 years. Holmes is one of many residents on North and South Villa Drive asking Clearfield officials to do something to prevent people from parking on both sides of the wide street. The road is 12 lect narrower than a regular residential street. Holmes said when vehicles park on the street, they cither end up on the sidewalk or limit motorist visibility on the road, especially where it intersects onto the city's Main Street. He said he is also concerned about firetrucks being able to reach him and his neighbors in an emergency under the current conditions When they're parked on both sides of the road, it's pretty dang tough for a big truck to get through," Holmes said He said the conditions are made worse in the winter when roads can be slick Clearfield Iublic Works duector Scon llodee, after meeting with Holmes and about 18 of Ins neighbors, said he understands their concerns, and recently he received approval Irom the citv council to have street crews put the brakes on the problem by doing the follow mg Paint curbs red for no parkme zones on 24-fo- call See 1 By BRYON SAXTON two ambulances The fire department has stepped up organization, training and response us well as looked at ways to finance necessary communication and equipment costs to meet the ever increasing needs of the future "We started out running, said Chief Gregory As the city continues to grow, residential needs lor continuous file and ambulance response coverage continue to mushroom. In an era when everyone wants more, I armington's volunteer firemen are answering the medical for USS Layton Surlers, assisted by Nate Brown of Layton. Dunng the school season the Layton High and Northridge High School swim teams are coached by Biorklund and assistant-coache- d by Werner. USS Layton Surlers have two age categories - seniors, ages 5 and up, and the beginners group, ages 5 to 14. The basis is just to have fun," said Werner. There are four dillercnt strokes taught - the butterfly, breast stroke, backstroke and freestyle. I like to stress the St ma ltd Exanwwf Davis Bureau city-bas- ed d, gency Werner and Craig Biorklund of Layton are both head coaches Narrow road drives solutions One year lulef Farmington does have a ambulance service with "The department at Layton bs Farmington steps up emergency help. . n But city's needs 18. The group practices Swim daily. SurfN NOT MUCH ROOM. Clearfield resident Ralph Holmes stands in his street, which he says is too narrow for cars to park on City officials have agreed to paint sections of the curbmp red designating no parking Son STRUCT 3 This might be the year to cultivate the yard and plant those special flowers The city is sponsoring the Kaysville Millennial Yard Award which begins this spring and continues into the next millennium A beautification sign will be placed in yards by a designated group of citizens, who will tour the city to select these yards. The award will go to those whose yards are well kept. The sign will move from yard to yard throughout the growing season. Layton Arts in the Park seeking volunteers Once again the Layton Arts and Humanities Council is gearing up for the annual Arts in the Park program for children The event, sponsored by local businesses and classes taught by volunteers, will be from noon to 4 p m. June 20 in the Layton Commons Park. Volunteers are needed for the planning committee, craft class teachers, teachers assistants and concessions Interested volunteers should 6 coll Kathy Neil at 546-443- CLINTON Volunteers needed for Heritage Days Clinton City is seeking volunteers for its Heritage Days celebration to be held Aug 1 1 through 15The celebration will include a carnival with a variety of new rides Volunteers interested in helping with a variety ot activities should call the recreation department at 774 26GG Coming Tuesday KayLeighs courage It was a year ago when KayLeigh Swaner was diagnosed with cancef Read the latest insta'lment in her story in the next Lakeside Review r |