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Show 7i i h m m ti m tf iy in Problems Regarding VA Centers Effectiveness Told Orem-Geneva Times January 14, 1982 Elder Drame (Michael Fames) in amagement as his delighted GuardianAngel (Gary Lundberg) gets carried away in a little earthly soft shoe in the MusicaP'tts a Miracle." 'It's A Miracle' Opens OnStage In Spanish Fork The hit musical play by Joy Saunders Lundberg and Janice Kapp Perry, which tugs at your heart, prompting laughter and tears : .' almost simultaneously, is coming to the stage of Spanish Fork High Auditorium Friday, Jan. 22, Sat., Jan. 23, and Monday, Jan. 25. After premiering at BYU Campus Education Week last August "It's A Miracle" has played steadily to enthusiastic sell-out audiences across the state. "We attribute the overwhelming success of our play to the professionalism of our . . cast and technical staff," says playwright Joy Lundberg. "And their dedication to its purpose to inspire members to serve missions," adds composer Janice Perry. "It's A Miracle" has received favorable reviews by several theater critics. The following is an excerpt fronta review by Joseph r Walker in the Deseret News: " 'It's A Miracle' is the story of a young man and his full-time Church mission - how he grew up preparing for it, how he agonizes over the decision to go through with it and how he survives it. The plot, according to Lundberg, is based on a series of true BEAUTIFUL WALL & CEILING TEXTURES Ai Uw , , , , . 8GKJB WW CH33 '-l I f r 1 v., t WE RENT IQWmn TO MAKE THE DHY WALL 2x4x8 sheet 2" V4x10 4n tox4x12..v.........4" BLACK OH fell :m Wiiium . h I ' : . 7 iiSkjiww; mmimmmmmm experiences she has heard during her Church writing career. Indeed, returned missionaries and their friends and families will see experiences and emotions portrayed that hit strikingly close to home." 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He feels that the Division needs to provide protection for the scenic wonders of the State. i Aed JC3 EASIER GRIDS Denver - A former Denver and Albuquerque Veterans Administration official has been named acting director of the VA's troubled Rehabilitation Engineering Center in New York while it undergoes a complete review of its mission and authority, announced VA Administrator Robert Nimmo. The order followed a preliminary report from the VA Inspector General that problems disclosed in an ongoing investigation raise serious concern regarding ' the effectiveness of nearly $10 million annually in operating costs. Appointed acting director was Fred Downs Jr., of the VA Central Office senior staff. Downs, a disabled Vietnam veteran and University of Denver graduate, is a former management analyst at the Denver VA Regional Office and was assistant director of the Albuquerque VA Regional Office until mid-1980 when he was named director of the VA's Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service in Washington, D.C. Review of the New York center's role is one of several interim actions Deduct up to $4,000 from your taxable income every year. Here's how. If both you and your spouse work, you can each deposit up to $2,000 into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) $2,250 if you open an account for yourself your-self and your non-working spouse. The money you deposit, plus the high interest it earns, is tax-free until you withdraw it after you retire, when you'll probably be in a lower tax bracket. Here's how your money will grow, compounded daily at assumed interest rates based on your initial deposit. Nimmo took following a personal visit to the center whose mission primarily is to develop and test prosthetic devices for disabled veterans. It also distributes and repairs nationally selective divices such as components for artificial limbs and shoes. The operation is totally separate from that of the VA's Prosthetic Distribution Center in Denver. The New York center's policies and programs have been under review by auditors of the VA Inspector General for several weeks. Nimmo stressed that neither the audit nor his order will interfere with the center's service to veterans. Based on the preliminary report, Nimmo placed the director - on administrative leave, named Downs and took additional actions: Suspended the center's' independent contracting authority. -Streamlined oversight of the center so that it now reports directly to the VA's Associate Deputy Chief Medical Director. -Ordered a complete inventory of equipment C vifS n f A I - American Savings 740 East 1200 South Orem, Utah and stocks, a review of clinical records and establishment of complete stock control procedures. The preliminary IG report indicates that as much as $1 million in stocks haven't been properly controlled or accounted for over a period of 10 years. Wastage through overstocking of expensive components was identified, Inefficient and ineffective distribution controls were noted, and many expensive items were purchased that had no clear relation to the mission of the center. 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Other expensive items, including televisions, typewriters, oscilligraphs and other electrical and mechanical equipment, were identified but weren't found in center records. Budget projections appeared to be equally faulty. The budget for prosthetic shoes, for example, was overestimated by almost a third. Nimmo said that full details on the IG report would be released only after a complete review by him and his staff. ILO era t iVj TrilPiilll b. -w: -Se-TS-sU !HW AT , -innxxmm L.J L v 1 INCREASE amounts by ONE-EIGHTH ONE-EIGHTH for a married couple (with a non-working spouse) who contributes $2,250 annually a nut Ifr in assets " ' ' ' ! .1 ,.. . - 11' ,,,liMMMM,Wmi MR'. AND MRS. "Farewell" Held For Dr. Lars Jenkins An assembly was held al I interest School on .Jan. 8 honoring Dr. Lars Jenkins, the principal, who was reassigned to the Alternative High School for Alpine School District. Dr. Jenkins is much loved by the children at llillcrest. His rapport w ith them and the public was excellent. The program consisted con-sisted of song and dance numbers by pupils of Mrs. I 3 EARN 2 BONUS INTEREST Open your IRA account in January with $1 ,000 or more, and we'll pay you an extra 2 in bonus interest on your initial deposit. With a deposit of $2,000, we'll pay you $50 in bonus interest! FREE CROSS PEN Open your IRA with a minimum deposit of 4t $100 and we'll give you, absolutely free, a handsome Cross pen, while supplies last. Cross is trie name in fine writing instruments. So cut your taxes, earn bonus interest and get an elegant Cross pen, with an American Savings Individual Retirement Account. Phone: 224-3544 LARS JENKINS students at the school. The first grade class of Mrs. Dorre Nichols presented a picture tribute, one student from each grade told what they liked about Dr. Jenkins, and the PTA expressed appreciation and a gift. Mr. Dennis Nuckles has been named as successor to Dr. Jenkins. Mr. Nuckles was a former fifth grade teacher at llillcrest. He will he an able administrator. All llillcrest students and parents must remember that their Reflections entries are due Jan. 21. 7 |