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Show CR UT PRESCftT -0 UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION 467 E 300 S SLC, UT 4111 ,-i n r (A o INSIDE this week's Express Candidates state their views 3 & 6 Controlled burns 12 Reserves boost enforcement 13 Dinosaur builder attracts crowd 17 Annual cattlemen's barbecue Aug. 16 . . .21 Vernal team wins at UBIC 22 WEDNESDAY, August 13, 1986 Vernal, Utah 84078 94th Year No. 65 28 Pages Single Copy 25 Editorial 2,3,4 Obituaries 4 Public Notices 8,9 Classified Ads 10-11 Expressions 13-20 Sports 22-28 TV Guide... v... 25-26 Four advertising inserts School A two-year building program is coming to a close this year as the State Fire Marshall gave tentative approval Monday of the new Uintah School School and expenditures are tallied. Most of the major concerns of the fire marshall during an on-site inspection in-spection two weeks ago were taken care of during this week's inspection. Still a few minor things need to be taken care of before the first day of school Sept. 2, but Ted Taylor, district building and transportation director, said the building and grounds would be complete. . During a lengthy inspection of the 252,599 square foot building, the inspector in-spector found several perforations in a wall made by the electrical contractor con-tractor which need to be filled. Also the electronic modules that shut steel fire doors in case of a fire need to be changed so that they shut by zones rather than all at once. The four fire doors prevent fire penetration through windows in the building. cantilDdattes respond election Because of the importance of this year's Primary election next Tuesday, Tues-day, five offices determined out right, candidates have responded to questionnaires prepared by the Vernal Ver-nal Express staff. Responses to the questions and candidates background will be featured in today and Friday's Vernal Ver-nal Express. On pages three and six are featured the sheriff, county attorney, state senate and 4-year county com- "missionrace."-" Uintah County Clerk Dorothy Luck Dsdl ammpys pirps Closed campus, open campus or controlled con-trolled campus are all a matter of opinion, opi-nion, explained Bill Caldwell, principal of Uintah High School, at the school board meeting Thursday. "I feel uncomfortable with fences and locked gates," Caldwell stated, "95 percent of the students are pretty responsible kids. It is easier to deal with kids if they feel they have some responsibility for their behavior." Caldwell then presented to the board a proposed attendance policy revision for the high school which defined truancy as: 1. Absent from assigned area of the school, such as classroom, libary, assembly, gym, etc., without permission of teacher or administrator. ad-ministrator. 2. Leaving the campus without checking out in the attendance office, except at lunch time. 3. In parking park-ing lot during class time or during assemblies. 4. Missing from the main body of students while on a school activity, ac-tivity, field trip, etc., without the per t TfT'T" r it v v. I ; r MR. AND MRS. Larie Molt watch from their front door step while EMTs, Utah High Patrol Troopers and others sort out a collision into the front of their brick home. Occupants of the building program nearly compete "It a fight to get any building approved, ap-proved, but that is good; it insures the safety of the building," Taylor said. Contractors and a .representative of the architect, Dana Laursen Roubal, were at the inspection. Items that are left to be completed will be inspected by the Vernal City Fire Chief Dale Slaugh when they are completed. Taylor said the landscaping and the outside athletic facility would be complete by the first of the month. The only item that might not be complete com-plete is the mechanical, wood and diesel shops. The delay in the shop area of the facility stems from power voltage to operate the machinery in the shops. Architects on the project recommended recom-mended use 480 voltage instead of 220 to decrease cost. No other school in the state uses 480 volts to operate equipment and it took a while to get state approval, questionnaires reminds voters .that there are no write-in 'candidates during the Primary Election. Write-ins are reserved for the General election in November. Write-in candidates must register by 5 p.m. the Wednesday prior to the election. Precinct registers have been instructed in-structed to telephone all the registered voters in their precinct to inform them on where to vote. There will also be demonstrator of the voting machines which use a punch card system at each precinct. Mrs. Luck said there was some mission of an adult supervisor. 5. In hallway without a pass. Caldwell indicated that the Uintah High PTSA and administrators are working on a program where if a student stu-dent is caught off the campus other than during the lunch break they will be truant if they do not have with them a pass from the attendance office. Art McKee, concerned parent, stated that he was in favor of a stronger policy and would like to see a closed campus with "controlled parking." He was in favor of a supervised super-vised check-in and check-out for automobiles. "I would like to see restricted use of automobiles during school hours." Shelia Rich, PTSA board member, suggested decals for students' cars which will park in the parking lot and all cars with the stickers could be hauled haul-ed away. This idea will be considered by the board. """""""" '"""I (1 TV r v 1 - t .1 ' ' - , -. ...:i.i.ipi ! I - V' ' i. .mi i i i Taylor said. The higher voltage will save the district $100,000. The completion of the new high school marks the end of a building program that began more than two years ago, with a bond election approval. ap-proval. The first building, completed last year, was the west side auditorium attachment to West Junior High School. Total cost of the 17,184 square foot addition was $1,582,162 or $90.51 per square foot. The basic structure cost $1.3 million. Other costs, including a new sewer system, added about $250,000. The remodel of the old high school, now a junior high, cost the district $683,836; $35,000 in architect fees and $648,836 in the basic structure. Total cost of the the new high school are $19,236,322; property $572,387; site preparation, $856,582; outdoor facilities $992,310 and county Continued on page 4 question as to whether the nonpartisan non-partisan candidates would be narrow to two in each precinct by the primary election,, will the vote simply simp-ly stipulate the order they will appear ap-pear on the General election ballot. An attorney general's opinion on the non-partisan race says that the candidates can-didates will be narrowed to two in each precinct, who will run in the general election. . Wednesday and Thursday this . week will be the last day voters can register for the Primary election at the precincts from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lynell Anfinson, PTSA President, said the attendance policy had been formulated over a period of several months and that the PTSA was in favor of it, but stressed its success would depend upon the way it was enforced. Caldwell agreed that the success of the policy would depend on how effectively effec-tively the consequences of truancy were handled. The policy stated that a first offense would include immediate contact with parents and suspension of the student. In order for the student to be readmitted, readmit-ted, a parent must come to school for a conference with administration. The conference would include an explanation explana-tion of the consequences of any further truancv. A second offense would further result in suspension pending a parent, student and school administrator conference con-ference with the alternatives of (a) make-up day or (b) truancy school. '"-V-yn ' .-nI - vehicle were the Only injuries Avenue, I . i fill! . - . . - l ! i . 1A. " VT'v f v lit fc. ..... CONTRACTOR, building. supervisors and ar- School. Several minor objections were found, chitect all wait for State Fire Marshall opinion but tentative approval of the building was on the construction of the new Uintah High given. The student would be required to pay a fee of $15 or $20. The same action will follow a third offense plus referrel to the District Troubled Youth representative. District options will be discussed with the student and the parent and appropriate ap-propriate action then taken, which might include referrel to Juvenile Court, alternative school, expulsion or other appropriate measures. A list of absences will be posted outside out-side the attendance office each morning. morn-ing. Students whose names are on the list will be required to clear their absence with the attendance secretary before 1 :00 p.m. or they will be truant. The computer will continue to notify parents or guardians about student absences. However the computer will not ask for on immediate reply, but will ask the answerer to call the attendance atten-dance office by 1:00 p.m. the following Continued on poge 2 .".'"T - T " "rr" IT'T ""t t'1 ' - si 4 vVh in the accident on noMh Vernal i - ft 4 1 Chamber Rep. Myrin promises to find economic help A deflated economy and recent bankruptcies of oil companies has spurred Rep. Alarik Myrin, district 55, to take a hard look at what can be done. Rep. Myrin told Vernal Chamber members Tuesday noon, that the number one concern of residents in the Uintah Basin who he has visited during his campaign for the state senate, is the economy. The next most important concern is education. The recent bankruptcy of UTEX Oil Company is a serious thing because of its domino effect. "The problem is not just UTEX, but all the suppliers, workers, and others who could fail due to the lack of payments from UTEX." Myrin said he has asked the Community Com-munity and Economic Development Division to check with the Small Business Administration and seek all Car rams home, two suffer injury "Aren't ihry going to slop" were Mr. Lane Moll last thoughts as she watched a white 19R1 Chevrolet ram into the front of her house. Mr. Molt, who was inside the home, laid the impact fchwk the entire house and caused a loud noise Inside. The vehicle, driven by Ru!cn Crssponch. 21 of Roosevelt, caused upwards of ll.ono damages to the brick on the front tf the Molt home located at 1226 South Vernal Ave, Crsspwh was pinned in the Vehi' tie, while Naples Cily emergency extraction equipment arrived to lift the dash oft his leg. filaVe Taveport, 26 of Whitem :ks, a passenger in the front Seat of the Vehicle, received facial nicks and tuts to his head when he hit the front wim'.jhifld. pnih fnen were transported q the f possible remedies to stop the domino effect and allow businesses to continue con-tinue while UTEX- works out of its problem and pays its debts. He advocated the use of low interest in-terest emergency loans to help companies com-panies during the interim. Beyond the immediate crises, Rep. Myrin plans to seek legislation which would require the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining to require the financial responsibility before issuing permits. "This is too late to help with UTEX but will help with others in the future." A request also will be made to the Congressional delegation to review the federal bankruptcy laws which in many cases appear to be too lenient through early planning at the expense ex-pense of everyone else. The local economy needs to diversify diver-sify and educate workers to correspond corres-pond with the available resources. Ashley Valley Medical Center. Ccsspooch was treated for a minor leg laceration and Taveport was held at the facility for treatment of his Injuries. In-juries. Cesspowh was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle exited a driveway to a house at 1227 South Vernal Ave. and owned by Doug Cook. The house is rented. Mr. Molt said that he has Issued several complaints about those living at the residence from where the vehicle vehi-cle exited, but this was the first accident. acci-dent. The Moll's grandchildren who were playing in the driveway were Unhurt in the incident. There w ere ho signs that the driver attempted to stop before hilling the r r |