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Show INSIDE Seniors gather ' Fun and fashion on agenda at conference.5 COMMUNITY Community fitness Festival to offer tips on getting in shape.8 SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 DAVIS COUNTYS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Funding r,i f aids arts in schools VOL 17, NO. 114 r Scout a; vS .j e I'M r 3 ' J M f Neighbors Teachers can learn ways to integrate arts To submit an item for Neighbors, call weekdays 1 a 776-495- 1 into curriculum 4 Executives honored By JaNAE FRANCIS Standard Examiner Davis Bureau A few years ago when a Holt Elementary School stood transfixed on stage while being applauded after delivering a soliloquy, Jean To-kuIrwin knew she was witnessing a special event. But the arts education coordinator for the Utah Arts Council knew shed seen a moment when the student ran off stage, excitedly jumped up and down and exclaimed, I did it. I did it. I remembered all my lines and Ill never be stupid again. The student, Irwin explained, was one of the schools most unsuccessful readers and had memorized her lines through repetition with the aid of a who had repeatedly read them to her out loud. She memorized her lines through her ears and she demonitrated them masterfully, Irwin second-grad- er four-minu- te da sixth-grad- Thanks to Eagle project, Syracuse receives welcome sign By AMY PRAY ? . Board Tuesday, Irwin announced that the district had received a $12,000 award from the Utah Office of Education to cover mser-vic- e training this year for all interested teachers on ways to integrate the arts into their curriculum. - Sheila Mavin, Davis district arts supervisor, said the district received the award because it is a forerunner in arts education in the state. We were vciy, very excited to get it, she said. It was a large amount We got it because the stale office feels that Davis district has been one of the leaders ur the state. Irwin complemented a number 'of ongoing Davis programs. She said local teachers have .found ways to use dance to teach math in fun and effective ways and have made other innovations .using art. The $12,000 in funding will cover costs of two series of workshops. One senes will be for all . teachers to learn how to use the arts in state core curriculum classes. The workshops all will run 4 p m. to 9 p m. at North-tidg- e . from High School Oct. 14, March 4 and April 21. Teachers who attend all three find complete other requirements will be eligible for insemce cred- - J i fat cr X. 7 i P y V, V v i 1 See ARTS2 Whats coming inTX. the law is growing in popularity and has been implemented in several Northern Utah cities, like Layton and Roy Also coming up Thursday, wnter Matt1 Howard s last offering to TX appears He left on his mission in August, but not before writing a goodbye column toTX readers TX movie master Scott Stephens, a junior at Northndge High School, checks out the latest Jackie Chan film for " movie goers, Rush Hour See what he has to say Thursday Readers can join the TX experience by e mailing writers at txstandard net or chatting with other readers Wednesdays at 8 p m Go to www standard net to find the Cha room TX (Teen Examiner) is published every Thursday in the Lakeside Review For more information on how to get a copy, tall 776-495- 1 I COPY See SIGN2 Community rallies around boys who are same Two boys in neighborhood have been diagnosed with cancer fund-rais- By LORETTA PARK Johansen and Nathan BENEFIT PLANNED: A LAYTON - Two little boys share more than cancer and Primary Childrens Medical Center m common. They share a Lay-to- n neighborhood that cares enough to sjxinsor a fund-raisjust for them. The two boys, Alex Johansen, 3, and Nathan DcMeycr, 2, were diagnosed with cancer in the past year. Pam Luke, a neighbor, decided to organize a fundraiser when she heard about their health problems and the overwhelming bills. It's something you have to do You cant explain it, Luke said The fund-raisis a benefit peiformance from 6 to 8 pm. Monday at the Ldward A Ken-le- y er Centennial Amphitheater, 437 N Wasatch Blvd . Layton (by Layton Commons Park, next to the museum) Performers in- LaRae's for Alex DeMeyer will be Saturday at the Edward A Kenley Centennial Amphitheater in Standard Examiner correspondent clude dancers from from6to8p m Layton. Dance Unlimited, who will perform part of Peter Pan Ballet; two a cappella singing groups, Cold Fusion and Bassics, as well as magician Erie Wanner. Admissions are by donation of $4 per person, $16 per family and children 2 and under are admitted free Luke said the neighborhood was shocked when learning of DeMeycr's cancer He was diagnosed with leukemia on Oct 2, 1997, said Stacie DeMeyer, his mother. The DcMeycrs believed their health insurance would cover the bills Her husband, Jeffrey DcMeycr, works at Am-paa paper factory in Salt Lake City, and at Golden Corral Restaurant as a grill cook She takes d, tr. r e big brick greeting that drivers Jsoon will see as they enter Syracuse on 1700 South wont be just a welcome from the city. Ryan Bitter hopes it can be a special hello from him and other Syracuse Boy Scouts. Clearfield Bitter, a 1 High School junior, helped organize, design and build the new Welcome to Syracuse City sign as his service project required to become an Eagle Scout. The brick, wood and stucco structure became a reality in the past few weeks after months of planning and coordination with Syracuse officials. City Administrator Mike Moyes said the sign had been on the citys to do list for years -and the city recently had put $8,000 in the budget for several city signs - so he was pleased when Bitter offered his services. Its a fantastic project but lots of work, Moyes said. We could do the same project with city crews, but it wouldn't generate that sense of pride in the community like Ryan will. Government cant provide everything. 1 he success of a community rests on the spirit of volunteensm. Bitter, son of LeGrand and Domta and brother to six siblings, started Scouting when he was about 12 and worked his way to the rank of Explorer Scout. He said he had been thinking about his Eagle project for years and first had considered planting community trees. When that fell through, he started seriously considering the sign project two years ago and sketched preliminary plans. After approval from Scouting officials and city leaders, he combined his drawings with designs the city had made. The result is a sturdy structure 13 12 feet long and 7 feet tall on 1700 South just east of Craythorne Construction. The finished product, though, isnt the only work Bitter must present to receive Eagle status. YRACUSE-Th- A er So what makes youth court judges think they re any good at judging their peers7 Angie Driggs, a recent graduate of Clearfield High School who now attends Weber State University, talks to several young judges about what they can add to the justice system in Davis and Weber counties in this week s issue of TX This new system for dealing with youths who have gotten into trouble with . . . The following sales executives with Wardley Better Homes and Gardens were recently honored. Dava Jensen received top listing and selling awards for the second quarter. John Brown received top closed volume award. The Gary Charlesworth team received the top listing, selling and closed volume awards. Standard Examiner Davis Bureau said ? Speaking to the Davis School ' LOVES care of their three young children, Mcagan, Austin and Nathan, who is the youngest. When Ampad switched its insurance carrier, the new insurance company claimed the DeMcyers have a $10,000 deductible Currently the DeMcyers have more than $100,000 in medical bills due They also said prescriptions for their little boy are more than $400 a month. Nathan, who likes to play with toy trucks and his two dogs, is not m the hospital now. He used to have a line in his chest for medications, and now his mother said when they go for drives the toddler will grab his shirt and hold his collar together because he thinks they are going ill to the hospital. Now he receives his chemotherapy and other medications through a portable catheter in his arm, Stacie DeMeyer said Stacie DeMeyer said her son has an 85 percent chance of surviving The Johansens moved into the neighborhood after Nathan was diagnosed with cancer. Alex Johansen was diagnosed with clear cell carcinoma, a rare form of kidney cancer, in May. They met the DeMcyers m the hospital even though they live just a few blocks apart. Stacie DeMeyer recalls when Melanie Johansen walked up to her and asked if she lived m Layton. I said, Yes. Do I have a sign on my forehead that says I live in Layton? DcMeycr said. When her son stopped needing the chest line for his medication, DeMeyer took their supplies to the Johansen house. Alex Johansen recently underwent an operation to remove benign tumors from his lungs, said his father, Brad Johansen See CANCER2 Arrows of Light Logan Allen, son of Sterling and Annette Allen of Clearfield, has earned the Arrow of Light award. A member of Pack 372, sponsored by the Clearfield he has also earned the Faith in God award and 1 1 activity pins LDS 16th Ward, A at Antelope Elementary School, he is interested in music, computers and science sixth-grad- Cody Robert Stoddard has earned the Arrow of Light award. A member Pack 410, sponsored by the of Layton LDS 26th Ward, he has also earned the Faith in God award and nine activity pins. A fifth grade student at Vae View Elementary, he is talented in art He loves to collect Star Wars memorabilia His parents are Robert and Mamie Stoddard. He has a sister, Kira COMING THURSDAY Work and glory Work and the Glory" author Gerald Lund, the author of 14 books, was the keynote speaker for the 10th anniversary celebration of the Central Davis Ubrary in Layton. Lund has worked for the LDS Church Educational System for more than 30 years and has also served as a tour director to the Holy Land, Central America and LDS Chruch History sites. His series of books has helped him to earn several prestigious awards Read more about him in the next Lakeside Review BEST QUOTE Theres always been this invisible wall right around Farmington, and South Davis belonged to Salt Lake City and North Davis belonged to Ogden. Chris Dallin, president of the North Davis County Chamber of Commerce The chamber is working with Kaysville and South Davis chambers to form a joint legislative affairs committee to break down those walls ! ! t 4 |