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Show The Payson Chronicle. February 19, 1992, Page 2 Letters To The Editor Touching Base With The Local Powers That Be What is your opinion? This newspaper welcomes opinions from its readers concerning area. While there is no restriction on length, we request any subject pertinent to the Payson to the point. Anything of a libelous nature, or defamagood judgment and letters that are for publication. Letters must be signed with the considered be not will tion of character, number. and telephone writers name, address, Comments And Answers From Civic And Governmental Leaders Of Our Area Jack Leifson, Nebo School District Specialist Nebo School Districts Buildings and Needs Committee has completed setting priorities for construction, and a new Payson Middle School building tops the list. The committee will now decide on a dollar figure to present to the Board during the March 1 1 Board Meeting, then a bond election will be held May 5. Because Nebo School District is close to paying off its present bonded indebtedness, the new bonding will not necessitate raising taxes. I like the analogy of a family purchasing a larger home for its growing family. Weve outgrown the home were in and were in a good position to borrow for a larger one with the first just about paid off. The bond market is so favorable now, with some of the lowest interest rates were likely to see for a while, that the Building and Needs Committee sees this time as a wise window of opportunity to bond for our needs. The Committee was unanimous in its decision to go for the bond, and also in the decision to place the Payson Middle School building at the top of its priority list. The present building is not suitable for renovation. It must be replaced. The Districts priority list is the result of a long process that has taken place in buddings, communities, and district-wid- e over many months, finally ending up with the Buildings and Needs Committee, which consists of Alan Croshaw (Chairman), Sherlynn Fenstermaker, Kim Peterson, Sheldon Gordon, Kenneth Shepherd, Sherrie Scott, Eugene Johnson, Cathy Dutson, Bob Menlove, Ron Hitchcock, Bob Wadley, and Ron Jensen. Following the new Payson Middle School Building, the Districts priorities are as follows: Additional classroom facilities at Springville Junior, Spanish Fork Senior, Payson Junior, Springville Senior, Spanish Fork Junior, and Payson Senior (all of equal rank in terms of need). Landmark High School remodeling and renovations. Additional elementary classroom space and renovations. Major maintenance and renovations of all schools: roofs, mechanical systems, rest rooms, and auditoriums. Spanish Fork Intermediate School lunchroom. Springville Middle School hallway. The Buildings and Needs Committee isolated other concerns in Nebo School District. Among those in the Payson area include: Barnett School: storage shed. Goshen School: storage shed, parking lot, lighting. Park View School: air conditioning (eight rooms), extended hall (south awning), playground fencing, asphalt west of building. Santaquin School: additional classrooms (if 6th and 7th grades are not moved to the new Payson Middle school), improvement of playground and purchase of new equipment, sidewalk repair. Taylor School: air condition classrooms. Wilson School: room for computer lab, replace existing portables, eight plex. Payson Junior High: swimming pool. Payson Senior High: auto body shop. Santaquin Councilman Keith Broadhead Weve had some difficulties squaring t, away the new Santaquin Gun Club and it might be useful to review the situation. First of all, we had to move the trap shoot from its previous location north of the Santaquin landfill because it caused concern among local orchard people and people living nearby. We then bought approximately six acres of property from Harry Davis, located south of town, and began installing the trap shoot there. When we attempted to hook up power, Utah Power and Light told us they couldnt do it without an inspection. The property is outside the City limits, we so went to Utah County for a permit. Utah County couldnt allow the permit at that time because the site is in an A 1 Agricultural Zone. At the same time, Kit and Kris Morgan in Goshen were applying for a special use permit for their sporting clays, which is similar to trap shooting, so we applied to the Utah County Board of Adjustment for the same consideration. Utah County s survey showed that half of our ground is in Juab County, including the trap house itself. Councilman David Hathaway and I got on the Juab County agenda to ask for a building permit and we were granted one, without charge, in ten minutes. When I went back to the Utah County planning commission, I told them that unless the County had a regulation against BBs landing in Utah County, I would withdraw our request for a permit because the actual trap shooting would take place in Juab County. That approach prompted a letter from Planning Administrator Buck Rose, who was a little upset at the statement. Trap-shoo- Another complication involves some legal hazardous waste storage that was discovered on property in that area more than a year ago. County Fire Marshall Tom Roe had written a memo to the Utah County Board of Adjustment, advising that the problem is there and that trap shooting should not be allowed there until the hazardous material is properly disposed of. We understand that the hazardous materials will be taken care of soon, perhaps early next month, by FEMA. il- Dear Editor: I would like to take this time to publicly thank Doug Loveless for all he does for the youth in our community. I have lived in Payson for 10 years, and my children have been actively involved in the City recreation programs. During this tune, I have witnessed many dedicated coaches, some good, some not so good. I appreciate all of the time that each has put forth. The last year, I have seen one man that deserves a pat on the back from everyone in this community who enjoys sports. Doug Loveless spends countless hours of his own time to see that Payson is among the best in the state. Although he is not one of our high school coaches, he contributes to the success every time our school competes in competition. Unless Doug has been involved with your children, you will never know the time that he gives, at the cost of his family, to see that each kid gets a chance and Payson is in front. There is no doubt in my mind that the wrestling program in our High School is due to the many things that Doug Loveless has done. My 3rd grader took up the sport two years ago and a lot of the reason that he has continued is because of the caring of Doug. At this time, it would not be fair to only mention Doug. Kerry and Linda Wilson have gone above and beyond the call, also. I am glad that I live in Payson. It is a great community, but things seem to be just a little better because of Doug Loveless. Thanks Doug, Todd Bennett The Huish Theatre Wow Haying Mamk PG at 7pm and 9pm Adults and Students $3.00 Children X 1 and under $2,00 Senior Citizens $2.00 Phone 4652451 |