Show GIRL SCOUTING Serving Utah’s Great Pahvant Valley 988 TRAINING (OR Leadership Delta Utah $1800 In out o( month! $1000 (In Advanct) Copy 50 Senior Citizens (65 and older) $1500 in county $1800 out of County USPS 0 78 No Vol 35 March 3 1988 Trail Incorporated proyides opportunities for special individuals by Dawn Carder Trail Incorporated the umbrella agency for the Mt Nebo Training Center had its beginnings in 1970 in the Old Central School in Nephi The old school was built in 895 and it housed the facility that had originally been a day care program It was funded by a grant from the state that was provided through the American Fork Training School At that time Kenneth Beardall a Springville native was teaching and serving as the vocational director on an Indian reservation in Nebraska He and his wife a native of M ona had returnThe ed to her home for vacation of schools in Juab superintendent County area knew of their visit and called Ken to inform him of the special needs position available Was Ken terested in the job? To make a long story short Ken was hired and began his duties that led to his current Executive Director’s position in 1971 There were then ten clients adults from the day in the program-a- ll care The clients were then as they are now all handicapped -- all with mental with multiple some handicaps handicaps Ken took his responsibilities quite seriously He began contracting work with industry for the clients in the program and he set out to inform other communities Originally run by the the program Juab School District to a private changed nonprofit organizaton in 1978 At that time the need for an advocacy group was k WilBeardall Ken Therefore felt ly parents of people in the program and a group of interested citizens formed Trail Incorporated and assumed total responsibility for the Mt Nebo Training Center The main goal of Trail w as to replace the existing physical facility with a new plant and the school district agreed to lease the building when it was completed Through mutual agreement that contract was later rescinded and in 1981 Trail Incorporated became the sole provider of services Contracts are made with school districts (at one time five districts were served) and with Social Services through the State divi sion of services for the handicapped The school districts and the State are two sources of income for the Center Today the program serves as a prime contractor making bids providing the materials and paying the clients who do the work Any money left goes right The new back into the organization building and the facilities located across the road from Painter Motor in Nephi were paid for from revenue generated from contracts with industry The present physical facilities in Nephi are both impressive and attractive The classrooms and offices are modem and bright the large work area is alive with activity as the clients are busily engaged in filling the contract orders and the bus garage is large and complete (The bus maintenance facility was funded and built by a $285000 grant) Trail Incorporated owns and operates seven busses for transporting clients to and from the center Ken Beardall the Executive Director is a man dedicated to meeting the He has a needs of the handicapped degree from BYU in Vocational Education and he has accumulated fifty plus graduate hours in administration from several universities Through his efforts the operating budget has been creased from $6000 to $635000 with his administrative Along talents Ken is a compassionate who cares deeply for the people he serves He was he says initially concerned that the needs of the handicapped were not being met and believing that “the squeaky wheel gets the he has "pounded the pavegrease” ment" to gain support and to develop new programs Originally the program included dividuals ranging in ages from five and total numbers through enrolled have been as high as Currently the youngest participant is eleven years old and approxclients are involved imately During the year the facility is closed week at Christmas only two and one week in the summer for repairs and staff studies The staff of fifteen at Mt Nebo Training Center includes supervisors three of teachers and coordinators whom are certified by the State of Utah In this number there is one part time mechanic a full time house parent Liz Wiscombe honored as “Coach of the Year” Each year basketball officials and administrators from around Utah vote on a coach w horn they feel has done an excellent job of coaching and deserves special recognition This year at the 2A Girls’ State Basketball Tournament Dixie Slint presented Liz Wiscombe as this year’s “Coach of the Year” This is a very prestigious and very deserving award The announcer for the tournament staled “They (the officials) feel that Coach Wiscombe works hard sound on having a fundamentally team” Coach Wiscombe has the ability to get the most from each of her She not only has a great players knowledge of the sports she coaches but she sets a great example for her players to follow One friend of Coach "1 can’t think Wiscombe commented of anyone more deserving of this award than Coach Wiscombe She is a person of high caliber who can always make a person feel good about themselves with She has a great communication her teams which feel is the key to her success” Wiscombe’s teams have Coach always been successful Throughout the past eight years her teams have achieved a combined total of six state cham ten and region pionships championships Coach Wiscombe attended Ricks College and Utah State University She did her student teaching at Delta High School and was then given a teaching and coaching job at Delta High She coached at Delta for seven years with her husband Jim Last year they moved to Morgan where they both are coaching While Delta was sad to lose such a great coach Morgan was equally excited to receive a great coach One mother of a Morgan player said “My husband and I wanted so much for our daughters to have the best coach possible We were so impressed with Liz Wiscombe that after the 2A Girls’ State Basketball Tournament last year we got in the car and drove to Delta to find a job and a place to live You can imagine how thrilled we were when we found out that she was coming to Morgan” Jim Gilbert a basketball and volleyball official and a friend of Coach Wiscombe commented “Liz is a super neat lady She should have won this award four years ago” Celebration of Purim begins Wednesday by Dawo Carder The Jewish celebration of Punm the Feast of Lots begins Vi ednesday night at sundown Always celebrated in early spring it is a time of merriment marked by excesses of food and wine The word Punm means a lot and the holiday is in remembrance of the tyrant Haman who wanted to murder the Jews Haman cast lots for the lives of the Jews and the story is told in the book of Esther During the holiday Jews read the book of Esther and celebrate the survival of the Jewish people According to the story Queen Esther led the and her cousin Mordechai Jewish community in ancient Persia to Prime Minister victory over death with the approval of King Haman Ahasauerus had plotted to exterminate ail the Jews Gifts rnamly baked goods are given during the celebration of Punm One traditional baked good that has been given to me during this observance is called Haman’s hat and is shaped like the hat that the tyrant wore Members of Jewish congregations will gather to share a meal and to read the book of Esther Jokes become part of the celebration but seriousness prevails during the ammidah prayer when the events in Esther are recited and three relief parents for the group home in Nephi one child nutrition specialist for the home day care and a supervisor for the supervised apartment facility Ken says "We have It is difficult many to find fully qualified individuals to work with us” federal funds and with state Along also receives funTrail Incorporated ding from Six County and from par- licipating school districts With increasing expenses needed for operations and grant contributions donations money are vital to the budget There is an annual fund raising bazaar w hich will receive more attention hopefully and support this year and in the future Last year the sale of quilts raised $6000 for the center When the program was first organized Ken Beardall had visions of a county organization feeding into a regional He also wanted to share organization staff With increasing attention given to programs for the handicapped by school districts changes have been made Mt Nebo Training Center currently has clients from Sevier South Sanpete North Sanpete Millard and Juab counties and attempts have been made to help Wayne and Piute counties School districts must approve school age persons and the same regulations then apply as do in the school district State and federal guidelines must be met and necessary programs must be provided In each of the counties served Ken tries to maintain a local board With understanding Ken Beardall has adopted the motto “Help the hanand not dicapped with opportunity sympathy” He endeavors to provide a continuum of service which includes academics skills encouragement and consistency Providing for the handicapped is not easy for the general public often harbors ignorances andor misconceptions When Ken was attempting to establish a group home in Nephi people in one neighborhood were frightened and circulated “horror stories” of what might happen Another location was chosen the home is running smoothly and the neighbors are both friendly and supportive Every individual needs to develop feelings of worth and self esteem The clients at Mt Nebo Training Center are no exception Many have suffered in the traditional school setting because they were different andor had difficulties learning Once they relax with their peers behavior problems and anxieties vanish Peers are important Pictured are some of “Our program prepares the clients for transition andor supported work" Ken commented “We prepare them for independence and we help prepare the parents to let go when necessary No one has the right to control” The clients are taught and trained to make choices and to assume responsibility lor their actions “They learn that wtl privilege comes responsibility” stated Ken Actually many become quite doing household chores in the group home shopping banking etc Ken Beardall is dedicated to his calling “I prefer this job to an I’ve had” he shared “People know if you love them or not get lots of love from the clients here It is a privilege for me to love them and for them to love me Actually” he added “it’s essential" Perhaps most important is Ken's belief that the clients are extremely close to God “I have had many beautiful experiences motivating here” he remarked “I consider it a to work with special opportunity special people They are honest and loving It’s just a good experience ” As he continues to serve as an advocate for the handicapped Ken knows that public awareness and funds are vital for Trail Incorporated M' N'ebo Training Center and the clients He strives to meet the challenges as he and his staff serve the special individuals in their program the clients' projects IPA and County officials meet in attempt to expedite tax payments by Dawn Carder With IPA annually protesting taxes to the county Millard County officials have difficulty anueipating the budget In an effort to resolve this dilemma IPA initiated a meeting with county and state officials held on Friday February 19 1988 Attendees included Reece Nielsen and Leon Bowler Millard County IPA representing and Administrative Commissioners Assistant Robyn Pearson County Attorney Warren Peterson members of the Millard County School District and the Mosquito Abatement Commission and representatives from the Utah Attorney General’s Office and the Utah State Board of Education Realizing the problems created for IPA the county by the protestations and Millard County officials are attempting to resolve the issues and to IPA is speed up the protest process naturally continuing to protect its terests as negotiations take place Ultimately decisions rest with the Utah State Tax Commission for state At the rules govern procedure February 19 meeting IPA representatives presented a list of proposed for rules amendments to administrative perusal and consideration of Millard This was entitled County officials Assessment of Interlocal Cooperation Act Project Entity Properties Pursuant 4i to Utah Code Ann Fee In Lieu ol Ad Valorem Property Tax Included were of fair determination definitions of taxmarket value determination able fair market value determination of assessed value computation of tax rate and expedited proceedings Millard County Administrative Assistant Robyn Pearson pointed out that county officials are particularly in terested in deadline dates tor future resolutions The considered expedited proceedings amendment states- “If the assessed value of the properly of any single taxpayer comprises the majority of the total assessed value of all property located within any county the Tax Commission shall conclude all adjudicative proceedings involving the assessed valuation of such property on or before August 15 and shall issue its rdane with Utah wrifen order in on or before Code Ann of eah ’ax year October future meetings of both Mllard County arid IPA of’icials are anticipated The proposed amendments arc to be discussed negotiations are probable and a jo rit agreement is Formal p’posals amenddesired will ments and or recouimenJaMons then be sen: to ’he State Tax Commission County Attorney requests new trial motion quash of Dn Carder by Millard County Attorney Warren Peterson has petitioned the Fourth Judicial District Court to “quash” a motion for a new trial by George Wesley Hamilton Hamilton was found guilty in the murder of Southern Utah Sharon Sant State College formerly a resident of Fillmore On 1987 16 Hamilton was September sentenced by Judge George E Ballif to term of serve an indeterminate carceration in the Utah State Prisor of not less than five years and possibly to life after a jury had found him guilty of the murder The family of George Wesley Hamilton has engaged the services of Salt Lake City Defense Attornev Ron ha motion fora new Yengich been filed This motion include the assertions that newly evidence tends to negate Hamiito’ ’s guilt and the same evidence wouJ show that he (Hamilton) "was not p’c sent at the scene of the homuide at ’he time said homicide occurred Another assertion made m the defense motion is tha- jure'- - "in properly eeived a newpape’ u“i t the tna or articles relating Attorney reprev:’ 'mg a" Millard County and the State of contends m his motion that jurisdiction m the case no longer rests in the bands r of the Fourth Judicial Court but m the hands of the I tah Supreme ourt This situation he maintains occurred at the time the defendent filed a Notice of Appeal to the state Supreme C ourt on October 14 19" further contends The prosecution tha: the defendent failed to file his motion for a new trial within the time allowed by Utah law State law requires ha' such a motion be made within ten Javs after sentencing Judge Ballif is scheduled to hear torney Peterson’s motion to quash Hamilton's motion for a new trial on ednesday March 2 at 10 am in the Mllard County Court House |