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Show rt r Il i' J A ti'i '' THE VOLUME 63 NUMBER ROOSEVELT 4 STANDARD, I m jo ' and r U.A.I 1HE UINTAH w J r y wlll BASIN RECORD THURSDAY, ROOSfVELT, UTAH 84066 JANUARY 23, 1975 Tabiona H. S. phase out suggested by State Board of Education By (Mi D. Anhbjr When someone tell you that they think it ever and let you know, yon con pretty well tel that they already have. will cccc We need to aend thanka to several of our readers who offered comments on our new heading for this column, and also concerning our explanation of the use of we". We didnt know it was of interest to so many people. And out of it, we even got an invitation a new to join organization, Schizophrenics Unanimous". This offer was made by Jim Cornwell of Murray, who not only publishes the paper there, but is past president of the National Newspaper Association. He added that he is glad were letting people know that there is not just one forlorn character down here punching at an old Underwood." We appreciate Jims comments, and should acid that he has been an inspiration to us in our writing chores. CCCC We overheard one housewife say Well dear, to her husband, were finally out of the woods in the financial department. Now were in the quick sand. CCCC Speaking of money, do you have any idea how much money it takes to stage a Sound of musical production like Music?" Well, for your information, at the present time there has been about $2,500 go into getting it ready to go on stage. This includes the $800 for the set, plus $50 or so additional for repairs and changes. Then there is $125 makeup, another $375 for royalties, $100 for music and scrips, plus $70 for piano scores and $25 for books of chorus numbers, and plus advertising, costumes, props, etc., etc. And you add to that the hundreds of hours that have been spent in preparation, and the donated time by groups and individuals, and you have a lot invested in the production. Now all they need is a full house all four evenings. Not only do they need the support in the performances to recoup the costs involved, but also to help the cast members feel good about the hours of practice. This is the first time they have planned a four night stand for a musical, but we feel they will fill the auditorium. These kids are enthusiastic and are doing a tremendous job. If you miss the show, you will miss the display of a lot of young talent And by the way, to add the touch of authenticity to the setting, there has bed donated for the been a set. A real ornate creation that really sets the mood for the scene. Dont miss it. Scholarships again offered by AFL-CIO Two college scholarship awards of $450 are being offered again this year to senior high school students in Utah who will be attending an accredited college or university during the coming academic year. The awards are being made in available by the Utah State AFL-CIan effort to assist outstanding students in obtaining a higher education and to promote a better understanding of the These labor movement. American scholarships may be used at any accredited college or university in the United States. Information with regard to the competition for the scholarships and applications can be obtained from the principal or class advisor of each high school in the state of Utah during January, 1975. Examinations will be held on Monday, April 7, 1975. Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, March 7, 1975. Awards will be made to the two winning candidates on the basis of the in score the special candidate's examination and essay. Upon notification of the scholarship award, a check for $450 will be deposited in the student's name at the rollege or university of his choice. each Tabiona high school is one of twelve schools statewide that should be phased out for the Utah State Legislature will be told this week by the State Board of Education after an extensive review of small schools in Utah. Tabiona is one of three high schools that were recommended to be over a three year period. phased-ou- t Tabiona has about 30 students, while of the other two, North Rich has 37 and Delta 314. Altamont and Duchesne were two other schools that were studied to determine if they also should be phased-ou- t, but apparently the 19 member panel decided that those two schools should stay. The report was made by a panel of Charges pending on drug raid Four men were in custody, being held for questioning by the Roosevelt City Police Department, following a search of an apartment and the seizure of illegal drugs. Police Chief Robert Stockwell states that charges are still pending, awaiting further investigation. The search stemmed from an observation last Thursday evening, Jan. 16, by city police officers, indicating that drugs may be involved and in use. Investigation by the Roosevelt police department and the Duchesne County Sheriffs department indicated that a search was suggested. A search warrant was issued, and Saturday, Jan. 18, Roosevelt police officers, as well as county sheriff personel, searched an apartment within the city, and found a small quantity of illegal drugs which was confiscated. The four were taken into custody at that time. experts in the field of education that was commissioned by the state legislature two years ago to make the study. The report was 18 months in the making. The panel classified 81 small schools in the state as being necessarily existent" schools, Altamont and Duchesne were among those schools. The twelve, including Tabiona, did not meet panel's criteria of size, physical facflties, and distance that pupils must travel to school by bus. The panels report suggested additional state support for capital outlays to help the schools that must absorb new students and may have to expand facilities. The state classifies some schools as necessarily existent and provides extra money to help fund special programs and hire extra teachers. School districts and communities could keep open the not necessarily existent" schools the report said, but the local taxpayers would have to provide the extra funding to meet the school operational costs. schools and While not naming personnel, the study noted small schools tend to be more expensive than other schools, students are more limited in educational opportunities and options, and school services are fewer, administrators fail to exploit small school advantages. The report did say small schools have some strength, namely a flexibility not found in larger schools and student identity. It is But the panel concluded: generally believed that the resources of teachers, adequate facilities, good reasonable finances, and sound programs are easier to obtain when the school is a little larger, rather than too small." At a public hearing held in the Duchesne County Court house Jan. 16, the City of Duchesnes Mayor's Steering Committee presented plans for a proposed water tank and water line for the community as part of its application for federal funds under the Community Development Act. The steering committee heard reports from five community task forces which evaluated the needs of the City of Duchesne and determined that the top priority for the community was the of the city's water development resources," explained Ed Browning, chairman. Mayor Dale Workman noted that the recommendations of the steering committee have been well received by the city council The city council has met with the city engineer regarding his proposal for a water tank on the airport property. We feel that the development of Duchesne's commercial and industrial potential as well as the city's capacity to provide water for residential housing will be enhanced by this proposed project. City engineer, John Stafford, presented plans for the water tank and water line at the public hearing. The water tank will be located on the northwest corner of the airport and will hold approximately one million gallons," he stated. It should be sufficient to meet Duchesne's water needs through 1990," he added. Water from the Murray Springs will supply the proposed tank and a water line from the tank to the existing water system will be constructed under the proposed project. The city will seek Economic Development Administration and Four Corners funding for this project, explained Mayor Workman. We can get up to 80 of the project costs for this project from these two agencies. Part of the remaining 20 will come from the Community Development Act if our proposal is accepted," he added. "Cost figures have not been finalized, but the water tank and water line will probably be in the neighborhood of a million dollars, Mayor Workman concluded. In explaining their justification for placing top priority for the water tank project, Mr. Browning stated that the other priorities listed by the steering committee would be worked through other methods improved roads was ,t extremely important, but that road improvements would best be financed through establishing improvement districts. Recreation needs also rated extremely high by the steering committee. We will recommend the establishing of a summer recreation program for Duchesne and seek funding from the county and theBureau of Outdoor Recreation to improve city recreational facilities, he explained. We feel that the steering committee has made an excellent beginning, noted Mayor Workman. The city council will work with them to begin to implement their recommendations, he said. FAMILY-Ma- ria, in Lou Mangan, Karla Bench and Laurie The children will portray the Von Trapp Young. youngsters in both casts, while Maria is double cast. Miss Winterton will play Maria Thursday and Alvey, Mary Saturday evenings, and Candy Reynolds will play Maria Wednesday and Friday evenings. Sound of Music opening planned Wednesday for four day presentation Finally the panel suggested that the issue of further consolidation be laid to rest because of locations, economics, and the unique problems of some schools. Duchesne public meeting hears water proposal as top priority for city TRAPP center, played by Carol Winterton one of the casts, works with the children of the Von Trapp family in one of the scenes of the musical. The children include, Kathy Gilbert in the center with Maria, and others, left to right, Roger Johnson, Carol Percival, Jeff VON Following a tradition that is being established by the music department of Union high school another in a row of outstanding musical productions is being planned for presentation next week. The Sound of Music, which has been acclaimed as possibly one of the greatest stage musicals, as well as an outstanding motion picture, is being undertaken at Union this year. Last year the school staged Hello that it was Dolly", and before Oklahoma, and Finnian's Rainbow. Each one has been well received by those attendance. Because of the even greater staging job that is involved in presenting Sound of music", the department, under the in direction of Murell Johnson, has decided to run the musical four evening performances. It will play Wednesday through Saturday evening, Jan. 29, 30, 31. and Feb. 1. The production will begin at 7:30 each evening. The stage setting for the production was originally purchased by a Salt Lake high school last year at a cost of $4,000. At the beginning of the school year last fall Morgan high and Union joined forces to purchase the set, each paying $800. Morgan used the set in October, and then it was transferred to Roosevelt for use here. After the production here, it is hoped that the set can again be sold to some other school that may wish to stage Sound of Music. The setting for the musical includes an ancient abbey in Austria, and also an elegant villa in Austria belonging to the Von Trapp family. Scenes in the production runs the gamut from warm family experiences, to the abbey, to a cemetery scene where the family is hiding from soldiers. The mood will change from levity to emotion. One of the appealing aspects of the musical is the fact that the music ami dramatic presentations appeal to people of all ages. Since the cast includes youngsters as well as high school students, all members of the family should enjoy the show. Parents are invited to bring the family, but they should be reminded that since many scenes of the musical will take place actually in the isles of the auditorium, it will be necessary that no one is out of their seat during the performance. The doors will be closed at 7:30 p.m., and late comers will not be able to enter until a break in scenes later. For this reason it is urged that everyone be a few minutes early for the show. Also Mr. Johnson has requested that where possible local people attend the production Wednesday and Thursday evenings, since many out of the area and others friends and relatives interested will bo coming for the Friday and assisting withthe production, besides Mr. Johnson who is instructor of vocal music at Union, is Bill Thompson, instrumental instructor: Mrs. Carma Winterton and Mrs. Beverly Evans, assisting with the stage directing: Brad dale, who is working with Mrs. Evans on publicity: George Phillips and Ronald Jolley, ticket sales and business; the art department, under Mrs. Krissman, who have helped with the stage sets; Joe Wallace and llyrum winterton on and sound; choreography by lighting Lanis Dastrup. and accompanists, Brent heart-tuggin- PRODUCTIONSister Mary Michael, Sister Superior of St. Helen's Convent in Roosevelt, assists Sally Rowley don her vestments as she portrays a Catholic Nun in Union high's production of "Sound of Music" scheduled next week. Sister Michael, along with Sister Catherine Regina spent several sessions with the students helping them understand their rolls as nuns, in order to properly portray the part they will take in the musical. ASSISTS t plus Wayne Millelt and Lois Johnson who have helped with rehearsals of the songs. One section of reserve seats will be sold for each night of production. Persons buying a reserved seat ticket, however, must call the school office to obtain their seat number. Reserve seats will cost $2.00, with general admission $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students. The production, according to Mr. tremendous is receiving Johnson, school and the by by the support community. He stated that special thanks should go to all those who have assisted, but also to J. and L. Distributing who furnished the semi-tructo transport the set from Morgan land paid the driver), and to Moon Lake Electric crews who helped pul up banners in town. Because of the outstanding student support for the musical, it was decided to double cast the main leads. One cast will he playing Wednesday and Friday evenings, with leads including Kandy Reynolds. Bill Putter, Norman Newbold, Ilcne Anderson. Perry Scott, Sherry Neilson. Jerry Chasel and Keeta k Mansfield. The second cast, to play Thursday and Saturday evenings, will include Carol Winterton. Craig Ashby, Rick Gale, Arlene Gingell, Wayne Millet, Eva Golden, Ward llicks and Debbie McKay. Other mom Ivors of the cast includes the Von Trapp children, and are only single cast. They are Iaiurie Young. Roger Johnson, Karla Bench. Jeff Alvey, Mary laiu Mangan, Carol Percival and Kathy Gilbert. Other rolls are played by Lori Gingell. Linda Gilbert, Sally Rowley and Rosalie Buchanan, and speaking parts are held by Lucy Jones, Joe Wallace, Mike and Sky Scott Lisonhee Gibson, Hullinger. Final rehearsals are being held this week, with early morning and late evening sessions. Dress rehearsals will Ik- Saturday. Monday and Tuesday. Credit Union meeting held The annual meeting of the Moon Lake Electric Association members of the Federal Credit Union, was held last Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18, at the Moon Like Building. A Max special guest speaker, Goudrianne or the Utah Central Credit Union, was on hand for the meeting. Door to several prizes were presented |