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Show The Beaver Press April 22, 2004 then that same letter will have to handled and up to a dozen times and that makes no sense at all. So please help us to serve you better and save money at the same time. We do need your help and that's the truth. Please be aware that you can use DUAL ADDRESSING. The following is an example: MR JOHN W. JOHNSON Letters to the Editor. This newspaper the opinions of it's readers concerning any subto Beaver let t pertinent or other County, compelling subjects, as space permits. While there is no restriction on length, we request letters that aie to the point. Anything of libelous nature or defamation of character will not be consid-6Letters ed for publication. must be signed with the writer's name, address, and telephone number. Names will be published, along with the Views expressed in letter. these letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editor or publisher or express the of this newspaper. A'oicomes 810 WEST 450 NORTH P.O. BOX 2771 BEAVER UT 84713-277- 1 Using this form of addressi- 1 ng helps us and any other deliv- ery company. Finally - PLEASE DON'T LET OTHER PEOPLE (those not living with you, with your last and at your physical address) USE YOUR BOX NUMBER OR RECEIVE MAIL IN YOUR BOX. If you do then you may become responsible for their mail and that can become a heavy burden, physically and legally. If you have any questions in this area please come in and talk to me or giver me a call. name ..."-poin- Dear Editor, would like to respond to letter of April 9th (published your paper on April 15th) written by Maureen Verhaeren concerning use of P.O. Box num- -' on mail intended for delivery in Beaver, Utah. First, let me clear up some of the incorrect statements .ide by Ms. Verhaeren. The L ijgest one is that "postal workers here know everyone and the ,.. numbers associated with each one". This could not be farther from the truth. Yes, we do !.y to know everyone and their ox numbers but with 0 month this each simply changes ic not possible. Next, "New postal employes have always been quick to pick up on the system and in tv.ct new workers seemed eager to take on the challenge". have en the Postmaster here for 23 i .ars now and in that time have iMied seven new employees. ni't think of any of them that Live been able to master "the system" in less than three ars. As far as being "eager to t,.e on 'the challenge", yes we do try hard to put a good face on .3 effort but it is not easy for iybody to put 1700 names and ouses and children and in : me cases grand children, to a I ii : Yours truly, Isl Leonard P. Postmaster - Foster Beaver, Utah 84713 9998 -- cc: Beaver Press, P.O. Box 351, Beaver, Utah 84713-035- 1 Beaver County News, P.O. Box 563, Milford, Utah 84751 -- 0563 Maureen Verhaeren, P.O. Box 565, Beaver, Utah 84713-056- 5 75-10- Letter... Beaver County School District received this letter in response to information presented by the Carolyn White I i Group: I Haynie & Company Certified Public Accountants ' 1785 West Printers Row Salt Lake City, UT 84119 (801)972-480- 0 March 9, 2004 Superintendent Henry Jolley 291 North Main Beaver, UT 84713 P.O. Box number. us our P.O. Box v,y of determining v This letter is in regards to issues that have been brought up by certain individualsgroups in regards to the School District and prior years' audited financial It is our understatements. concerns relatthat the standing or findings to items ed various within the financial statements as a result of our audits. These items included reporting in relation to the AFR and APR annual reports, bonding of the Business Administrator, FDIC coverage, budget compliance, and concern over the reduction of cash in relation to previous years. We present the following in answer to these concerns: Then she stated that "some our c orrespoiiueuib nave n u number not in the phone book, ii t through information, not by dling the Postmaster directly" -- -- L'OW THAT'S NOT TRUE. .ve never declined to give a c. riect P.O. Box number over Ui3 phone. If don't know it will ;k each of my clerks and if ey don't know it will check the ow listing record but we always irj to help in this area. What's ony with asking the person, .ecily, what their P.O. Box I I I ".! . umber, is? The final two misconceptions are: 1) That "should our .cal Post Office receive sophis-- i and 2002: Please note 2001 i cated equipment that sorts the mail by P.O. Box" - The machines that do this cost many millions of dollars and they are located in Salt Lake and Provo. An office the size of Beaver will never have any such equipment. 2)" Since Beaver Post Office has it's own cancellation machine"' the electric cancellation machines were removed from our office over two years in) Yes we do hand stamp local mail and then deliver it but only the mail that is placed in the BEAVER DROP BOX. All the rest of the mail goes to Provo to be cancelled and sent on to the correct office. And that should answer your final question "I have to wonder why some letters are sent out for cancellation and others stay in Beaver." If you put a Beaver letter in the . "OUT OF TOWN" box it will- go to Provo and be cancelled up there. That's probably what happened to your city bill that received a Provo cancellation. Finally let me assure you will not forget my custhat tomers. know as many of you as rny aging mind will allow and learn more every day. What I I don't understand is why people don't use their correct P.O. Box numbeis. All we are trying to do is to be more efficient and that saves money. Nobody likes to see postage rates increased, least of all those of us that work in the Post Office. If a box number is used then we only have to handle a letter one time. If not , that our Independent Auditors' Report rendered a "clean or opinion for the District as of June 30, 2001 and 2002. Our Reports on Compliance and on Internal Controls in relation to Government Auditing Standards and OMB Circular and Utah State Compliance report no material instances of noncompliance. We noted no matters involving the internal A-1- control over financial reporting and its operation that we consider to be material weaknesses. There were two immaterial .instances or compliance find- ings in each year mentioned in relation to the State of Utah that have been addressed and corrected. 2003: Please note that our Independent Auditors' Report rendered a "clean or opinion for the District as of June 30, 2003. Our Reports on Compliance and on Internal Controls in relation to Government Auditing Standards and OMB Circular and Utah State Compliance report no material instances of noncompliance. We noted no matters involving the internal These findings are being addressed and corrected. As far as the concern with the Federal Deposit Insurance School the Corporation, District's cash is insured up to $100,000 per financial institution. There is not a requirement that the District have all funds insured by the FDIC. There is simply a disclosure requirement The related to the funds. requirement is that the funds be deposited into a qualified institution approved by the Utah Money Management Council. The District was in full compliance in relation to this concern. The District's investment funds bank are invested in accounts. As far as the concern with the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and the Annual Program Report (APR), these reports should mostly tie, and do, to the audited financial statements. these However, . sometimes reports will not perfectly tie because of the different descriptions, line items, columns, and rows on the reports verses those same items on the audited financial statements. These reports are required by the Utah State Office of Education. If they had problems with the reports, they would let the School District know. Also, these are only informational reports for the State Office of Education to be used for their purposes. In regard to the concern over the reduction of cash in relation to previous years, it should- be noted that excess cash that the District had been carrying has been utilized for capital improvements, including the new high schools in Beaver and Milford and new elementary and schools in Minersville Milford. These schools were in great need of replacement. The District has done an excellent job in providing the highest quality of schools for its students. In summary, the District has been doing an excellent job in managing and safeguarding the assets and finances of the District. The District should be complemented for the recent and greatly needed improvements to the school sites. AAA-rate- d Respectfully yours, Haynie & Company U Anyone who is interested in pursuing their college educa- Summer Semester 2004 is rapidly Utah State approaching! University is now accepting registrations for both Summer Semester 2004 and Fall Semester 2004. Going to college is not as hard as you think; Beaver County U can offer you your entire college education right here in Beaver! If you are interested in registering for Summer 2004 or Fall 2004 semester, give the highly trained staff at Beaver County U a call. The staff at Beaver U will be more than County to explain the application happy and registering process. Financial aid, such as, Pell Grants and student loans, are available for those who qualify. Beaver County U also offers a monthly tuition payment plan. Beaver County U is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Registration is now open for both Summer 2004 and Fall 2004 semesters, but Summer will close soon due listen up. classes starting on May 10th. you have any questions don't hesitate to call. Classes are offered in both Beaver and n Beaver call Pepper Milford. ex. 7850, and Gale at 438-230- 1 in Milford call Lauri Beebe at to If A-1- control over financial reporting and its operation that we consider to be material weaknesses. There were seven immaterial instances or compliance findings in relation to the State of Utah, most of which related to a new program (Adult Education). 387-275- Kindergarten Registration Elementary, Friday, 30th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. April Minimum requirements for incoming students are: 5 doses of DtaP, DTP, DT (Four are acceptable if the fourth dose is given after the fourth birthday.) 3 DT required if started after age 7. 4 or more doses of Polio vaccine (three are acceptable if the third dose is given after the fourth birthday.) 2 MMR Vaccines (one MMR and. one measles vaccine is acceptable.) The first dose of MeaslesMMR may be given on or after the first birthday. A third dose is required if first dose is given before the first birthday. 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. (For Kindergarten or first grade students as of July 1, 1999.) 4 doses of 1. For All Your Printing Needs Come To entry.) doses of Hepatitis A vac- cine. 1 Varicella (Chicken Pox) or a history of the disease. To enroll your child take their record of immunizations, State Certified Birth Certificate, and Social Security Card to Children Belknap Elementary. with last names beginning with A-please come from 1 :00 to 2:00 p.m. Children with last names beginning with N-- Z please come from 2:00 to 3:00 immunized. satisfied Customers (48-429- Comments or Contact Us! ) v 0 v . No matter where you are, or how busy your schedule, you can take a class ... via Distance Education. Utah Electronic College Website: www.uec.org Email: uecutahsbr.edu Toll Free: 877.533.9235 4 puterized classroom with credits from their previous H.S. experiences, so they only need 2 credits to graduate. We access transcripts from as far away as Guam, New York and Chicago to help this group graduate. Once students see where they are at on received transcripts and start receiving some 12-1- 33 BCCF, April 13, 2004. Under the direction of LT. Keith Draper, Jail Commander, the Beaver County Correctional Facility gave out 33 High School Diplomas. The Educational Program at BCCF is administered by the Beaver County School Districts Adult Education Program. This brings to 360 the number of students receiving their H.S. Diplomas since January of 2002. Mr. Tracy Davis, media specialist for the district, Mr. Doug Stahl, H.S. assistant, and Mrs. Penny Yardley, secretarial specialist for the district, handed out diplomas for the Adult Ed Program after some meaningful remarks on "integrity" by LT. Keith Draper. "The majority of our students enter our 14 station corn- - 10-1- positive peer pressure influences from fellow inmates, they start feeling good about themselves and realize they really can do something positive in their lives and will just about make any effort to graduate." "Working with people that are on fire in' the educational environment, like those who has been graduated one of the most rewarding experiences of my life," commented BCCF Director Robert Gent. stronger than fact; it can mold and overcome fact. Will is H.G. Wells tfk leaver Tress DEADLINE FOR ARTICLE AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SUBMISSIONS IS TUESDAY AT 11:00 a.m. Don't Let Your Life Get Turned Upside Down! Regular Mammography Saves Lives and It May Be YOURS! A woman is diagnosed every three minutes and one dies every fifteen minutes from breast cancer. FreeLow Cost to Qualifying Women V P.O. Box 351, Beaver bpressxmission.com Utah Electronic - College )0W We Got Beaver Roots? know many people take the Beaver Press from out of town. We also encourage anyone who visits Beaver to donate as well. Donations can be sent to Beaver City, PO Box 271, Beaver, Ut 84713. Be sure to ad'd what you would like to have engraved on the fencepost or the donor board (up to 25 letters). Include your name and a phone number in case we need to contact you. We are excited to announce Phase 1 (The Children's Playground Area) is scheduled to be built the middle of May! Phase 1 should be complete by the time school is out. We are very excited actually see physical progress. The park is a big project and we will need all the help we can Get to the Beaver City get! Office today to make your dona- Graduates Carma Sly conducting. Prayer was led by Lucille Jense and the Pledge was led by Audrey Hutchings. The song was "Comin' thru the Rye" Carma gave out tickets for District Convention which will be held in Parowan this coming Friday. Tickets are $5.00 for the luncheon. It is time to elect new officers and the members voted to keep the same ones in for another term. The museum article was given by Maurine Sly. She told about a molasses pitcher owned by Catharine Horrocks. When she left England she carefully packed it away and brought it with her, as a reminder of her home in Scotland. Our lesson was given by Hazel on Salt Lake County. Nine men from the first pioneer co. of 1847 entered the Salt Lake valley on July 22, 1847 to explore and find a suitable campsite where crops could be planted. These men included Orson Pratt, Geo. A. Smith, John Brown, Joseph Matthews, John Pack, Porter Rockwell and Jesse Little. The wagon wheels had hardly stopped rolling when Brigham Youngs attention was turned to dividing this vast desert land among the pioneers of the Great Salt Lake. In 1849 the leaders decided it was time to divide the county into wards, at that time they had 21 wards. Hazel touched- on some of these. Refreshments were served to the eleven members that were present. . 3 44 $100 or more. BCCF Health Southwest Department immunization dates are April 13th and April 27th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the health department offices at 325 East Center Street. You may also make an appointment with your family physician to have your children Beaver and are available at the Beaver City Offices. A Park Committee Member will be visiting each Beaver business for donations before May 15. We encourage any clubs to donate as well. We would be happy to come give a short presentation to any group who may like to donate to the park. Remember, we will have a donor board at the park for recognition of those who donate tion! p.m.. 17b (Beaver Tress Just ask our many HIB (Haemophilous Influenza type B) One dose is acceptable if the first dose is given after one month of age (HIB is not a requirement for Kindergarten 2 Page May 1st. We will need to have the donations for fence posts in by May 15. Fenceposts will be $25 each. Forms have been sent to each Post Office Box in Kindergarten registration for children turning five on or before September 1st will take place at Belknap e your donations in NOW!!! We would like to start engraving fence posts around Get Our meeting was held April 12, 2004 at the home of Beatrice Willden. The meeting began at 2 p.m. with Captain Summer Semester at tion, Park Progress D.U.P. Meeting ' Beaver County April Is -- For appointment call Southwest Utah Public Health Department 435-438-24- 82 Mammography Mobile Unit provided by Garlield Memorial Hospital |
