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Show Utah Press S3ociation, Inc. 467 T3ast 3 South SLCf UT 84111 1 The Newspaper Published W eekly and Read Daily - ' 5TFFI PI AWT nflnilH HUH si. nAirS WU" - Volume 52 Number 1 January 7, 1982 PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS Community Leaders To Address Economic Outlook Conference '82 lift fllll The Economic Outlook Conference, sponsored by the Orem Chamber of Commerce, will be held January 13, 1982, from 12:00 noon through 5:30 p.m. at the Orem City Center. By informing community com-munity members of 1982 economic trends, problems, and prospects in Orem-Utah County area, the Orem Chamber seeks to encourage community involvement in local activities. Enthusiastic about the seven conference marize as necessary. Conference panelists and subjects include Calvin W. Jeppson, "Financing in '82"; lleber J. Lloyd, "Marketing in '82"; Kober L. Waggoner, ""Residential Real Estate in '82"; Kenneth W. Duncan, "Commercial Real Estate in '82"; DeLance W. Squire, "Small Business Opportunities Op-portunities in '82"; Robert J. Parsons, "Economic Retailing in '82"; and Dave N. Stewart, "Tax Impacts in -ft 1 lit? OFFICIALS SWORN IN. Newly sworn in city officials pose for a picture at the city center, following oath of office ceremonies Monday afternoon. From left to right, Blaine Willes, Councilman; Glen Zimmerman, Councilman; DeLance Squire, Mayor; and Earl Farnworth, Councilman. .; presentors, chairman82. Duane Wyckoff'em- According to Mr. Secure in mother's arms is Jason Riley Hicken, the first baby born in central Utah in 1982. His mother, Robyn Hicken, says he was born l10th of a second past the midnight hour, December 31. Baby C yarned phasized their credentials: creden-tials: "...each is a recognized leader in the community, with expertise ex-pertise in his assigned area. An accomplished and forceful speaker, each is respected and deemed qualified to address his topic with confidence and credibility." Keynote speaker Don Gale will set the tone for this meeting as he presents, "National Economics in 1982." Max R. Curtis, -Conference - Moderator, will 'introduce the speakers, field questions from the audience when appropriate, and sum- Wyckoff, all topics discussed will deal exclusively ex-clusively with the Orem-Utah Orem-Utah County economy, with no more than passing reference to the national outlook. Focus will be totally on projections for '82. "We want the community to know what things really will be happening and not discussions on theories of what should be happening," said Mr . Wyckoff. He, also, cautioned that the presentations may not all be "rosy" since "such an approach would be contrary to the Continued on Page 2 Rflajfor, Coiincilmen Sworn iri'li.M.onday Ceremonies DeLance Squire was sworn into office at the Orem City Center Monday afternoon. Squire is Orem's 15th mayor. Others assuming the oath of office included Glenn Zimmerman, Baline Willes and Earl Farnworth, all three as councilmen. Farnworth has served in this capacity during the past four years. Squire is a certified public accountant who maintained Orem City's financial records for 30 ' The first baby of. the year arrived just a few seconds past the hour of midnight, Jan. 1, at Utah Valley Hospital. Jason Riley Hicken is the winner of the 1982 Orem-Geneva Orem-Geneva Times Baby Contest. He is the son of Curt and Robyn Hicken of Orem. Jason weighed in at six pounds, 12 ounces and a check of hospitals in the Central Utah showed the ontest Winner rf Times Contest Salary Not Only Factor in Holding Quality Teachers Hicken birth to be closer to midnight than any others- in a four county region. The parents and new baby will be awarded with numerous gifts from local merchants. Both parents are natives of Ogden and attended schools there. They have lived in Orem for two years. Curt recently received a promotion and transfe- from assistant manager of the Orem Sizzler to manager of the West Jordan Sizzler. Jason's arrival gave the Hickens tw6 sons. Their first boy, Nathan, is now two. Robyn explained that they would like to have a girl next and that Jason's birth was smooth and she and the baby are in good health. Richard Martin To Speak At Luncheon The January Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be held Thursday, January 7, 1982, at the Chuck-A-Rama Buffet, located at 1408 South State. The cost for the event will be $5.25 per person, and the speaker will be Richard Martin of the Osmond Studios. Martin will announce his own topic. Also on the meeting's agenda is the recognition recog-nition of outgoing directors and the installation of new officers. Those wishing to attend should contact the Chamber offices at 224-7040 before Wednesday, January 6, for reservations. PAULYEAROUT Pcul Yecrout . . ii n A -Artist For Jen. Installation Banquet 1982 Art show The annual Installation Banquet will be held Tuesday, February 16, 1982, at Utah Technical College. Alan R. Booth, Wasatch Bank, will be installed as 1982 Chamber of Commerce President. New directors also being installed are: Dennis Peasenell, Signetics; Richard Martin, Osmond Studio; Heber Lloyd, ZCMI; Jerry Washburn, Washburn Motors; Lynette Jacob, Universal Travel; David Taylor, Taylor & Co.; Ron Hawkins, Hawkins, Borup, Cloward & Co.; Jerry Lewis, Lewis & Guymon Heating &AC. Marj Larsen will serve as immediate past president. Continuing directors are: Roger Dodge, Dodge & Dodge CPA; Brent Sumner, Orem-Geneva Times; Stan Adams, Mt. Fuel Supply; Louis Ringger, U.S. Steel; B. Keith Duffin, Brigham Young University; Dr. Charles Edmonds, retired; Earl Farnworth, Orem City Council; Ray Ivie, Ivie Electronics; Jerry Ashworth, Albertsons; Dr. Dee Martin, Utah Technical College; and Connie Barker, Executive Vice President. Central Bank is pleased to present Paul Yearout, artist for the January, 1982 art show held in the downtown Provo office, 75 No. University Uni-versity Ave. Mr. Yearout will display 25 needlepoints at Central Bank Jan. 4-29 during regular banking hours. Starting embroidery as a boy of seven for physical therapy for a broken arm, Mr. Yearout started needlepoint, one of which is a chair seat for the dining room of the Reams' Mansion in Salt Lake City. Five of his designs have been turned into kits for retail sales. He has also won numerous ribbons at both the county and state fairs. Good classroom teachers are not attracted and held solely by salary considerations, although adequate financial compensation is necessary to attain these objectives, according to Utah Foundation, the private, non-profit research organization. "It appears improbable and perhaps undesirable that the public schools will be able to compete com-pete for talent with industry on the basis of salary considerations," the Foundation states in a research report released this week. What the schools want and must have are qualified, dedicated teachers who want to teach and who will teach if they are given adequate' remuneration. One who to teach and who will teach if they are given adequate remuneration. One who chooses teaching only on the basis of comparative salary is always likely to leave the profession if a better offer comes along. "That teacher salary is not the determining factor in educational quality has been shown in recent years when student acheivement has declined while average teacher salaries -- adjusted for inflation have steadily risen." Utah schools, and those of the nation, are showing growing concern con-cern with improving the quality of education provided in the public schools. High quality classroom teaching is a key ingredient of a high quality educational product. Many professional educators believe that educational quality will be a major issue in the 1980s, as equality of educational opportunity was a major concern of the 1960s and 1970s. The president of the U.S. Council for the Advancement and Support of Education has said that "confusion between the concept of equality of rights and that of equality of results may be at the root of many of our current problems. In similar vein, Utah's commissioner of higher education points out that "equality of educational opportunity must not blind us to individual difference in attitude arid achievement nor serve as an excuse for slackening standards stan-dards of performance... Strong emphasis on minimum competencies com-petencies presents the danger of minimums becoming norms." Evidence of declining quality in public school education is found in the steady drop in achievement test scores in the past decade, the Foundation notes. Scores in the American College Testing (ACT) program moved steadily downward through the 1970s, although there is some evidence that the decline may have been halted. The decline has been most notable in the area of mathematics, both in Utah and on the national level. Lower test scores have been reflected in lower levels of achievement when high school graduates enter college. There appear to be wide arens of agreement among professional educators and the American public on at least some of the causes of reduced educational performance. The permissive attitudes of society, the widespread use of alcohol and drugs by American young people, and the distracting influence of television are out-of-school influences in-fluences frequently cited as harmful to educational achievement. Some of the factors are found in the schools themselves, including reduced emphasis on "solid" studies (English, science, mathematics, foreign languages) in favor of easier "electives"; "social" promotions when established standards have not actually been met; lowering of standards and requirements, and an apparent reduction in the personal dedication of at least som teachers have been cited by many critics as contributing causes within the schools. Widespread agreement also appears to exist on what remedial measures are needed. Dr. David P. Gardner, president of the University of Utah and chairman of the recently-appointed National Commission on Excellence in Education urges that the number of "solid" subjects required in Utah high schools be increased from three to four per term. The professor of education and public policy at Vanderbilt University asserts that "at every educational level there must be a prescribed body of knowledge and a set of skills to be mastered" in order to earn credit; and that these requirements should be prescribed by professional educators and not by popular demand of students. "No obstacles should be placed in the way of any student because of such things as race, religion, national origin, sex, or economic or social background nor should any standard be lowered or requirement waived because of these or any other factors." the Foundation notes. years. "I'm excited. The city has a strong tax base and the staff is excellent," Squire commented. Concerning the change in policy which permits the mayor to vote, Squire said he isn't certain what effect it will have. "When I vote, I'm not concerned that I'll be showing my colors. I'm pretty used to doing that, anyway," Squire said. "It's important, though, that I keep the council working as a team." Squire added that he sees capital improvement funding, especially for waste water treatment, as a major priority. Franworth quipped, early in the ceremonies, that he had "found a way to keep the traffic speed down . . .we just won't plow the roads." "And it also fills the chuck holes," outgoing Mayor James E. Mangum returned. Franworth said that he believes the greatest challenge facing the city is probably capital improvement. He suggested that the city should drop the franchise tax on utilities, but the main concern is how to finance capital improvement projects. "If we postpone improvements, it'll only be more expensive later," he said. Farnworth easily won re-election last November with over 4,000 votes. He is associated with Boley Realty. Zimmerman narrowly won election to the council, but said he is ready to serve again. He previously served two terms on the Orem Council from 1972-79. "I'm disappointed," Zimmerman explained following the ceremonies. "I know we have a good city manager, but it's too bad the manager has Appoints Management Positions , PROVO, Utah - Two ma nagement appointments ap-pointments in the Maintenance, Utilities and Transportation Division at U.S. Steel's Geneva Works were announced Dec. 28 by M. R. Curtis, division superintendent. Mark T. Zelnick of Murray was named general foreman of auxiliary services and Lloyd Ft. Westlund of Orem was appointed turn foreman of the boiler, welder and rigger field. been given more executive power. I had wanted to have a stronger mayor form of government, but that wasn't what the people wanted." Zimmerman is a retired education administrator and says he has time to serve on the council and do his best. Willes, a bank personnel director, said he will vote for what is best for Orem City. Willes received the largest number of votes and the greatest margin -in- November's election. He has since attended council meetings regularly. About fifty people witnessed the oath of office ceremonies in the council chambers. President Kimball Is Progressing Meanwhile, President Pre-sident Kimball continues con-tinues to progress in his recovery from craniaf surgery last September.; He participated in a number of Church and family activities during the holiday season. He has met periodically with his staff and with his counselors during the last few weeks, the most recent occasion being a First Presidency business meeting Tuesday, December 29, in the Church Administration Building. Mark Harris To Represent Council With Gov. Report Mark C. Harris was recently selected as the National Youth Representative for Scouting by the Utah National Parks Council. During Scout Week in Honor Award and a Duty to God Award. He served as Studentbody Vice-President Vice-President and as Eighth Grade Vice President at Orem Junior High February, he will School. At Sharon School, represent all scouts in the he was Studentbody council in a report to Governor Scott Matheson. He will also be recognized at the Squaw Peak District Awards Banquet on January 14. In scouting, Mark has been a Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, and Varsity Team Advancement Manager. He has earned his Eagle Badge, eight Eagle Palms, sixty-one merit badges, and On My President and Studentbody Secretary. The Kiwanis Club presented him with the "Hope of America" award. In his church work, Mark has been President of his Deacons Quorum and a counselor in both the Deacons and Teachers Quorums. He is a sophomore at Orem High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland M. Harris. MARK C. HARRIS i |