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Show State Press Aasn. 7JJJX Utah 467 E&ft 3rd 7o Salt Lake City, Utah SdcS&ii 84111 g&fflMw Vol. 79 No. 48 Thursday, May Commwimncattfloim-- - A DSeafl IPWMemm Communication - or, more specifically, the lack of communication - led to a hastily-calleNorth Sevier meeting last Friday to voice opinions and seek answers to specific questions about the high school. Sevier School District Supt. Darrell K. White and North Sevier Principal Ross Marshall fielded questions and comments from the 200 - 300 persons who attended the meeting. New officers of the elected were Bob Hales, president; Jan Whipple, vice president, and Barbara Adams, secretary. Betty Anderson is the retiring president. A meeting of local residents was held two weeks ago, at which three pages of questions and criticisms of the school and faculty were drawn up. These 38 specific items were presented to Supt. White - not Principal Marshall, who asked in a letter to the editor of the Salina Sun, that persons having complaints, comments, or questions should talk with him, not hold secret meetings. At Friday nights meeting, a number of specific items were brought up and discussed, with responses from the individuals specifically mentioned. Principal Marshall, commenting on the meeting, mentioned three things he felt would improve relations between the community and the school. First, I would ask that parents not believe everything their student says about us, and in turn, we wont believe everything the student tells us about them, the principal said. ' he continued, I feel Second, communication must be made at the local school level. Last, I believe the district office should turn things back to the local school to handle and solve, and not get involved in local problems, Marshall concluded. Supt. White had similar feelings about the importance munication of open com- between the district patrons and the school staff. I hope that this meeting has opened he the channels of communication, and that people in the commented, North Sevier area now will feel free to come into the school and discuss their problems with Principal Marshall and his staff, and that they will feel that we want to listen to them. In a school system, the most important ingredient in solving problems is the superintendent communication, emphasized. When communication is not open and a free exchange, situations like this in Salina occur, where discontent gets pushed underground and not expressed to the persons who can deal with them. He said he felt the meeting was constructive, in that now . . . both the community and the school are talking about problems. Many of the problems brought up are simple and easily solved, Supt. White remarked. Some are the result of a lack of understanding of the restraints and limitations in a small school such as North Sevier. The school district needs to explain the whys of some situations, the superintendent said. If this meeting hasnt resulted in a new understanding, a belief by the community that they can communicate their concerns and get answers, we havent made any progress, he said. Ever since I came to this district, Supt. White, who is in his first year, said, Ive preached open, honest, forthright communication. d P-T- A face-to-fac- e, - Hopefully, with the right kind of communication between the right people, misconceptions and misunderstandings can be cleared away and progress made toward an even better school system. 17, 1979 Fifteen Cents Wolves Make History With Fifth Straight 1A Track Title North Seviers track team took an unprecedented fifth straight state championship Saturday at Snow College, outscoring their nearest competition by 41 points. Monticello was second with 43 points, while Dugway and Wasatch Academy tied with 40 points each. Beaver had 39 and North Summit 34 points. A The track team accomplished what no school in Utah has ever done in any sport in copping five straight championships, Coach Bruce Hoggard explained, adding that his squad really performed well in the competition. Don Wilson broke the North Sevier record in the high jump of 4 by 6-- clearing 6-- but finished second behind Wolties To Play For State Baseball Title North Seviers Wolves will play Kanab at 1 p.m. Friday for the State baseball title on Southern Utah State Colleges diamond in Cedar City. A flip of the coin decided the date and place of the game between the two Region 8 teams. The Wolves survived four games in three days last week to earn a berth in the semi-finaagainst Altamont. In a see-sacontest, the Wolves defeated Altamont, the Region 10 entry, 10-- 9 Monday in Pleasant Grove. A ls w Kanab beat Gunnison last week for the shot at the title. To gain the semi-finalthe Wolves played a doubleheader last Wednesday in Hurricane, losing to Beaver, 12-and defeating Parowan 2 in regularly-schedule- d season games. At the end of Wednesdays play, the NSHS nine were in a four-wa- y tie for third in the league. A playoff between Beaver, Wayne, Enterprise, and North Sevier was held Thursday in Richfield. The Wolves defeated Wayne 10-while Enterprise defeated Beaver 1 in f ight innings to set up the North playoff Friday in Beaver. The Wolves won that one ' In the game Monday against Altamont, the Wolves took a 1 lead at the end of the first inning, and added two more in the second, while their opponents could manage only one more run. i , IS!.. 'rent scored pnqther .run in the, third, while the Wolves went scoreless, then bombed the North Sevier squad with 6 runs in the fourth inning. The Wolves came back with 2 runs in their half of the fourth, to trail Neither team scored in the fifth inning, and the Wolves held Altamont in the top half of the sixth while scoring two runs in the bottom of that inning to tie the score at Relief pitcher Chris Forsyth, who took over in the fourth inning for starter Kirby Nelson, struck out the three Altamont batters in the top half of the seventh inning. Kirt Taylor got a base on balls in the bottom of the seventh and final inning, and Troy Hallows tripled to score the winning run for the Wolves, who got 11 hits to their opponents 6. We did a tremendous job of hitting the ball, the coach commented, also praising Forsyth for his effort in turning the game around. He fanned six batters in the game, as did Nelson. Hallows hit two doubles in addition to g the triple, while teammates Kevin Simpson and Jeff Sorensen each hit two singles, and Todd Kennedy hit a triple and a single. s, 6-- Altamonts Mark Birch, who jumped 6-- Todd Kennedy won the mile in 4:43.26, and placed fifth in the 440. Vergal Sorensen won the 440 in 52 4. The medley relay team finished first in 3:47.76. Members are Kelly Mason, Wilson, Kennedy and Sorensen. The mile relay team also took first in 3:36.10. Team members are Preston Steiger, Wilson, Kennedy and Sorensen. The 440 relay team of Troy Hallows, Mason, Wilson and Sorensen were second to St. Josephs, but set a new school record of : 46 1. Hallows, who injured an ankle earlier : Final Entries For IRA Queen Contest Sat The Kanab Cowboys defeated the 3 in the opening game of the d season, but they will face a squad in the championship finals, Coach Ron Dailey promised. The NSHS batting has really improved over the season, and the title tilt promises to be an excellent ballgame. We batted the worst we have all season in that first game against Kanab, the coach recalled. The Wolves have lost two state baseball titles by one point, and this year aim to get even for those earlier defeats. Wolves 9-- much-improve- Sevier-Interpri- 3-- 3-- 9-- 7. 9-- STACEE ROBERTS Eight young women will be competing Saturday for the western version of Miss America the Salina I.R.A. Rodeo Queen title. Contestants and guests will meet at 1 p.m. for a tea at DeKator Manor. The girls will be judged on personality and appearance during the tea, for which they will wear weatern tailored suits, - hats and boots. Judging of the girls horsemanship will begin at 5 p.m. at the Salina Rodeo Grounds, and will be open to the public. The queen will win an paid trip to Tulsa, Okla. to represent the Salina Rodeo Club in the National Rodeo Queen finals in January. Other prizes include a pair of western boots, meals from the Safari Motel, and a stallion service to Mr. Ranger Bar donated by Shyrel Baker, who is chairman of the queen contestant. Most recent entries in the contest are Miss KaLynn Behling, 17, daughter of Proposes New Location For City Park location for a Salina City Park has been proposed by the local planning and improvement committee The original proposal was to establish the park on property near the old water tank on the south boundary. That location came in for considerable criticism because of its proximity to the highway, distance from the population center, and lack of level ground. The new site also is owned by the city, and is on the south side of East Main Street, across from the Salina Rodeo Grounds. It is east of the canal and is bounded on the south by a fenceline. Committee members, who met last Thursday, said they feel this site is preferable because it is off the main highways, and is closer to the majority of city residents. Application for Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funds, as well as other state and federal funds, is being made by the cuy. a decision should be made early this summer on the citys request. A new Sherri Chartier, and Wendy Fordham. This quintet and Sheila Rasmussen, Margaret Mecham, Belinda Larsen, and Brenda Crane will compete at 5 Nine girls will be competing for the Salina Junior Riding Club Sweetheart title on Saturday afternoon. Contestants are Carol Ann Bills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bills; Melanie Mortensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernal Mortensen; Tammie Harward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Harward; Sherri Chartier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Chartier, and Wendy Fordham, daughter of Burns Saddlery of Salma, will be awarded to the sweetheart. Saddle pads, provided by the Salina Junior Riding Club, will go to the first and second attendants. Miss Congeniality will be chosen by a vote of the nine contestants. Margaret Phyllis Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Black, was last years sweetheart. Sandra Payne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Payne, was first at- City Clean-U- p On June 9th A special Clean Up Salina Day has been scheduled for Saturday, June 9: Local residents are encouraged to clean up their yards and property and place the trash on the streetside for city crews to collect and haul to the dump. The beautification effort is being spearheaded by the local city improvement committee. The city fire department also will be available to assist residents in burning old structures or debris. Anyone who cleans up prior to June 9 may have their lawn trimmings and primings hauled away by calling the city hall. Rasmussen; city-owne- d p.m. Saturday at the Satina Rodeo Grounds for the Sweetheart title. Two attendants and Miss Congeniality also will be named. SWEETHEART CONTESTANTS-Fi- ve of the nine contestants for Salina Junior Riding Club Sweetheart pose with their horses. From left are Carol Ann Bills, Melanie Mortensen, Tammie Harward, Mecham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldwin Mecham, and Belinda Larsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Larsen, all of Salina. The girls will be judged on their horsemanship following the competition for Salina I.R.A. Rodeo Queen, which begins at 5 p.m. at the rodeo arena. A trophy belt buckle, donated by tendant, and Tammie Harward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Harward, was second attendant. Contestants for the Sweetheart crown must be under 16 years of age. Fines Levied Against Station Operators Operators of two Salina gas stations each were fined $50 Monday by Salina City Judge Thad Wasden on charges of allowing oil waste to enter the city sewer system. Gene Anderson, owner of Genes Texaco Service, and Jaymes McKinley, operator of the Salina Chevron, were charged in separate complaints with permitting the waste oil to get into the sewer system on or about April 13. Tex he noted. 8, game-winnin- Rodney year, 2-- Nine Girls Compete In Jr. Riding Club Sweetheart Contest Saturday Mr. and Mrs. David Fordham. Brenda Crane, .daughter of Mr. and Sheila William Crane; Mrs. Rasmussen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. in the week during practice, was third in the pole vault. Chris Forsyth was second in the javelin and third in the discus. Rex Mayer finished fourth in the discus. Steiger was fifth in the 880, and Bob Doughtie was fifth in the mile run. Coach Hoggard said he appreciated the support the team has received throughout the season from the fans, and especially appreciated the tremendous effort members of the track team have made. Theyve worked really hard this Williams and Cullen Williams were named with McKinley in the second complaint, but McKinley appeared in court to assume responsibility. Judge Wasden found the defendants, entered pleas of innocent, guilty as jail sentencharged and levied a in held to be abeyance if a ce, term of probation is completed satisfactorily. of two Inspection by city officers the who y hs stations on the date of the oil contamination indicated conditions existed which would permit the oil to enter the city sewer, Judge Wasden commented. The oil hinders the citys sewage treatment equipment and causes considerable damage to the bacterial digestive process, city officials said, asking everyone to cooperate in disposing of oil waste properly. Salina City Attorney Tex Olsen represented the city in the trial. The committee will begin looking for volunteer help of equipment and labor as soon as funding is arranged, according to Elton Taylor, a member of the group. Construction could begin this summer on the project. Comments and suggestions are being sought by the committee members, who include Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kiesel, and Mr. and Mrs. Robin Mickelson. The city engineer presently is working on plans for the area, which probably will include a picnic area and playground, and a baseball field, if space permits. KALYNN BEHLING Mr. and Mrs. David S. Behling of Ferron; Stacee Roberts, 19, daughter of McKay Roberts and the late Joyce Roberts, Salina; and Eva Dawn Larson, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Larson of St. George. and Miss Behling is active in FFA, is Rodeo Club secretary, yearbook editor, FFA parliamentary procedure team chairman, a regional winner in the FFA horse proficiency, and a legislative forum participant. Hobbies include sewing, cooking, riding horses, water skiing, bike riding, and rodeo events. She is sponsored by Whites Western Wear. Miss Roberts, a student at Utah State College where she is majoring in veterinary science, is an outdoor girl. She likes to cook, ride, fish, dance, jog and play the piano. She is sponsored by Burns Saddlery. Miss Larson is attending Dixie College in St. George, where she is active in the concert chamber chorus, special events, publicity and hospitality committee. She lists horseback riding, water and snow skiing, dancing and piano playing among her hobbies. 4-- Previously-announce- d include Cheri Lynn daughter of William V.T. Gilbert, Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Marcia Freeman, Colonial Heights, Va., who is living with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Harward, Salina. Others are Cari Lynn Paskett, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Paskett, Annabella, Seier. Valley Tech graduation will be held at i p.m. Friday, May 18, in the st jdviiit center of Sevier Valley Tech. The theme is It is Up to You. Mayor Kendrick Harward will be the guest speaker. Harward has been mayor of Richfield for the past six years. He was a county commissioner for 12 years and a state senator for 8 years. He oresertly serving as a director of rdle,, Central Bank and a member of the Board of Regents. Mayor Harward has been in the turkey growing business for 44 years and is currently the first of the National Turkey Growers Assn., and will the next president of that organization. and Diane Christensen, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Christensen, Centerfield. Also Camille Mecham, 17, daughter of Mrs. Bernitta Mecham and the late Austin Mecham of Axtell, and Laurie Stewart, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Whelan of Centerfield. The appearance of the Rodeo Queen has always provided a pleasant change of pace for the rodeo, scheduled July 2, 3, and 4 this year. But the title itself has deeper meaning, according to Baker. Salinas I.R.A. Rodeo Queen serves as the LR.A.s official representative, he explained. She presents the professional rodeo sport in its true light to the general public. She represents unexcelled sportsmanship and a reflection of Americas colorful past while supporting careful and humane treatment of animals. The queen also adds the flavor of femininity with a regal touch, Baker noted. Two attendants, as well as a Miss Congeniality, selected by the contestants, will be named. The royal trio will participate in the rodeo, the Salina July 4 parade, the Richfield July 4 parade, as well as the Ute Stampede in Nephi. fast-movi- Graduation At Tech contestants Gilbert, 18, |