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Show Millard County Chronicle Thursday, March 7, 1963 Sorenson's Report On Delta High Schoo (EDITOR'S NOTE: The following follow-ing is being published ct the request re-quest of Supt. Golden P. Wright. His request for this publication was made Tuesday, Feb. 19. Readers will recall that this is the report that we, the editors, feel verifies Mr. Swensen's report. The report is published in its entirety with the exception of the section "History" which is a brief histry of the building and a report on Mr. Sorensen's inspecton of the building in 1948.) PROCEDURE Upon request of Mr. Wright, superintendent su-perintendent of the Millard County School District, the writer made a personal inspection of the Delta High School building on December 26, 1962. We were briefed by Mr. Wright and the superintendent of buildings and grounds for the district. dis-trict. Briefly it was outlined to us that there was great concern over the structural stability of the school building, that various reports re-ports submitted in the past two years were at some variance as to what might need to be done and would we make an investigation of the building and report our findings. find-ings. We thereupon made a quite comprehensive com-prehensive examination of the building. We found as follows: j (1) In the art room we were able to get below the floor and examine the concrete foundation walls, newly added timber support for the floor along the south, wall of the room, the location and condition con-dition of heating pipes and electrical elec-trical conduit. We found some deterioration of (he concrete which we feel comes from the nature, type and condition condi-tion of the aggregates which went into the concrete when this was poured some 39 years ago. We must appreciate that the knowledge know-ledge and design of concrete was in a development stage, the theory of water cement ratio was being propounded and accepted and we would say the concrete in your building has held up well and is still holding up for purposes for which it was designed and is be Ins used and the knowledge of that art in 1923 when it was poured. pour-ed. The heating pipelines are in some places partially covered in the natural soil under the building. This being an alkali soil is detre-mental detre-mental to the steel pipe. This could be easily remedied by removing the soil from around the pipe and tightening up or adding additional hanger straps to fully support this pipe, free and clear of the ground, to whatever height and grade is needed for its operation. Likewise any other metal pipes under the floor system should be so supported. support-ed. All pipes then could be cleaned by wire brushing and a protective coat of paint or bitumen applied to the pipe to futher prolong its useful life. Routine inspection and maintenance mainten-ance once a year in the crawl space under the wood floors of the class rooms would protect and prolong the useful life of the floor system and the piping system. We would say that structurally the timbers are sound. There needs to be a thorough examination as to the bearing and support of each joist on its foundation or ledger timber and if this is done there is no serious ser-ious structural problem that cannot can-not be safely remedied. We also went into the crawl space from the floor of the chemistry chem-istry supply room and found what we felt was even better preserved and structural conditions. We did find at this location the deterioration deteriora-tion of the concrete in the foundation founda-tion wall. We suggest a program of inspection completely around the inside of the building on the foundation walls. Should there be found some spots where deterioration deteriora-tion has taken place .into the wall to a depth to create a structural weakness of a section of foundation founda-tion well then steps could be taken ta-ken to apply a protective compound com-pound to the concrete wall or replace re-place such damaged section. We do not conclude there is any overall over-all danger structurally of the present pre-sent foundation walls. We also went under the building at the location of the original heating heat-ing plant. From this point we were able to see the condition of the original concrete floors and walls which had been subjected to the 1927 fire. Again we would say this concrete is presently structurally sound. Annual Inspection and pre ventative remedial measures should be taken each year to pro long the useful life. We would call your attention to the steel column in the old boiler room that is evidently being kept constantly wet by water from the condensate return pump. Upon examination ex-amination you will see the deterioration deterio-ration of the steel in this column. This should be flame dried, wire brush cleaned and painted to prevent pre-vent attack and deterioration which is now going on. At this point we should like to make a comment about the "house keeping" in these "underground" and out of the way places. We recommend re-commend that a thorough clean out of all trash and unwanted miscellaneous mis-cellaneous material be made and then these underground places be inspected and maintained at least on an annual basis. Such a very small sum of money expended each year on a program of this kind on all of your buildings could pay rich dividends In long life and safety In all your school buildings. We further examined all the class rooms in the building. We found generally the same condition as existed on our examination in 1948. There are very definite and pronounced cracks in walls of the class rooms along the east front of the building. These cracks are found in both the lower and upper floor rooms. We had been told that there was a complete renovation and painting paint-ing of the building in about 1955. The cracks as they exist today reflect re-flect that there has been continuing continu-ing movement of the front wall of the building since cracks now show where we would conclude they had been filled in and painted over m 1955. These present cracks are of a magnitude that reflects there is continuing movement. In our studied stu-died judgment it does not mean the building is in danger of collapse col-lapse today or tomorrow. We do say that a program should be initiated ini-tiated to prevent further movement and hence eventual possible col-J lapse in the area of the front wall. To further check on our theory that the east wall is gradually rotating ro-tating outward from the footing u we set a transit at three polnta a- SECOND WARD AREA HEWS BRIEFS ELAINE ROBISON I guess we'll just hare to guess when spring cornea We have one real cold day and then one beauti ful day. Oh well, they say we have to have bitter with the sweet. Doyle Sampson spent a day in NOW SEE WHAT'S NEW AT YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER'S SUPER SPORTS-that's the only name for them! Four entirely different kindg of cars to choose from, including bucket-seat convertibles con-vertibles and coupes. And most every one can be matched with such sports-car type features as 4-speed stick or Powerglide transmission, Positraction, tachometer, high performance engines, you name it. E! If you want your spice plus the luxuries of a full-sized full-sized family car, try the Chevrolet Impala SS. It's one of the smoothest road runners that ever teamed up with a pair of bucket seats. 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This gave us an opportunity to check on how much the front wall had rotated outward. Assuming that the walls were perfectly plumb when originally constructed we found the wall near the roof to be approximately 1 inches out of plumb to the front at the corner to the south of the entrance doors. About the same distance out at the south side of the front projection projec-tion of the building at the north end. At the south east corner of the building (south end of the front wall right at the corner of the building) the motion outward at the roof was only inch. This would reflect to us that the building build-ing wall could not rotate out at the corner where there was a good fiootng and corner wall tie, but in the center part of the front it could rotate out, probably because of a weakened bearing under the front edge of the wall footing. Examination of the balance of the structure, namely library room, auditorium, gym, locker rooms and storage rooms did not reveal any cracks or structural problems. We did not get into the space in the attic over the front classrooms class-rooms nor could we determine the adequacy of the bearing of floor or ceiling joints on to support walls. These should be checked and should be a part of the program pro-gram that we recommend be carried car-ried out. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Our basic conclusions are predicted pre-dicted on structural soundness and adequacy and not on operational adequacy. If the available space and arrangement of rooms and facilities fa-cilities are adequate for the educational educa-tional and recreational program to be carried on then we conclude and recommend as follows for the structural stability and maintenance mainten-ance of the building. (1) Overall, the building and Its components are sound and have many years of safe, satisfactory use remaining. (2) There should be regular, thorough and complete annual check up over the entire building and clean up and maintenance where required. Especially should bearing of floor, ceiling, and roof support members be checked on and made safe. All piping and metal met-al parts should be protected, from the effects of rust and attack from alkali soils or corrosive agents. . (3) The support of the gym floor at the picture projection booth should be examined and adequate ade-quate support provided to prevent sagging of the floor which appears evident. (4) There should be a well planned plan-ned and executed program of construction con-struction which would provide' the necessary stabilizing effect on the east front wall of the building to prevent further outward movement of that wall. We recommend that the structural struct-ural support for the stability of the front wall also have some utilitarian utilitar-ian value. To this end there could be constructed across the front of the building a structure, two stories sto-ries high that would house class rooms or office space. This WTtuld be constructed structurally to act as a buttress or brace to prevent further movement of the wall. We would be thinking in terms of a wing along the front of about 15 feet wide and 100 to 120 feet long. ' We would estimate such an addi- j tion to your building complete with stairs, toilets, heat, light and ventilation venti-lation to cost from $14.00 to $15.00 per square foot per floor or $30.00 per square foot. If the building' were 15 feet by 120 feet you would have 1800 square feet or $54,000. ' Add to this another $6,000 for mis- cellaneous clean up and maintenance mainten-ance work and we would feel that you would have an operating entity structurally for another 20 years. You will note that we have not commented on the adequacy of ' your electric wiring or on your steam heating. If these are not now adequate then they should be enlarged to carry whatever is needed need-ed in this regard. We saw nothing, 1 however, to reflect that they could not further serve you if properly." maintained. j It has been a privilege to serve, your board on this assignment We '" would be most happy to meet with ' you further and carry out an &s- signment to bring about some structural corrections to your pre-, sent high school plant at Delta,' Utah. . - - Respectfully submitted, Caldwell, Richards & Sorensen, Inc. By A. H. Sorensen Delta this week with his mother, Mrs. Rose Sampson. He lives in St. George. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Heudersoa of Provo spent the weekend In Delta with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bunker who have been in Nevada for the winter are back home to stay now. We are glad to have them back with us. Carol Bishop, daughter of . Mr. and Mrs. Van Bishop, spent the weekend in Beaver with her husband-to-be, Clair Baldwin and his family. She returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bellum and Mr. and Mrs. Aldus Chappell spent the weekend in Delta with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bishop. Annie said they had a wonderful visit together. Mr. A. E. Stephenson and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Stephenson are in Salt Lake this week. Mr. A. E. Stephenson is receiving some medical medi-cal care. Pam Morrison of Provo spent the weekend in Delta with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morrison. Kent Miller spent the weekend in Delta with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller. Sister Emma Hunsaker who has just returned from a mission to the Southern States spoke a few words to us in Sacrament meeting Sunday night. Welcome home sister Hunsaker. Julie Chesley. who is studying nursing in Provo, spent the weekend week-end in Delta with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Chesley. Gail Bunker, who is attending school at Dixie spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Lyle Bunker. Visiting at our home over the weekend was my aunt from St. George, Ann Sorenson and her daughter, dau-ghter, Verna Jean from Provo. We surely enjoyed their visit. "Happy Birthday" this week to Allen Keith Jenkins, Louise H. Lyman, Ly-man, Suzanne Cox, Janice R. Tol-bert, Tol-bert, Ray S. Bishop, Mary Louise Lyman, Otis Walch, Craig Cox and also, to Sister Inez Moody who is serving a mission at this time. Sheryl Schlappi who is attend ing school in Cedar City spent the enrolled in MIA. . weekend in Delta with her mother, Kevin Styler and Clyde Gillen Zerma Tripp. On, Sunday Zerma were thrilled and excited when went to Callao to spend a couple they were baptized Saturday, of days with her husband, Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Dave Nichols had Tr'PP- visitors at their home this week- We received wonderful support, end. Visiting were Mrs. Elaine at our Blood Drawing on Thursday,! Couch and Susan of Fort Worth, Feb. 28th. I would sincerely like to thank the following Second Warders Ward-ers for coming out and giving blood: Charlie Allen, Keith Tolbert, Bill Bishop, Ruth Hansen, Betty Robson, Loa Black, Cecil Baker, Betty Turner, Van Bishop, David Moody, Dan Hansen, Cecil Losee, Lenore McCall, Marilyn Stoddard, Wayne Sorenson' Ferrin Lovell, Louise H. Lyman, Belle Bonn, Audrey Aud-rey Clements, Leland Callister, Allen Al-len Statsny, Margaret Murdock, Don Webb and Maylon Erickson. A sincere thank you again. See you next week. OASIS RUBY SKEEM Mary Lynn Day celebrated her birthday March 2nd by having a party at her home. Mrs. Stella Hawley was happy to have her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lewis of Cleveland, Cleve-land, Ohio, with her for three days. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were attending the LDS M-Men tourney held in Salt Lake City. They returned home Saturday. Stella Hawley and Kristine Anderson And-erson will both celebrate their birthdays March 8th. Kerry Gillen was ordained a deacon dea-con Sunday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Gillen. He is also a graduate of Primary and Texas, Mr. Voy Stewart and Gloria Martin and children, Michael, Deo-ra, Deo-ra, Judy and Penny, Salt Lake City. They went to Meadow Friday to visit relatives and friends. They will spend next week in Salt Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Howell spent a few days in Beaver visiting Faye's mother. Morgan took in some fishing while there and brot home a four pound trout. Faye's mother, Mrs. Annie Brinkerhoff returned re-turned home with them for a few days visit. David and Barbara Stanworth were home Sunday to have their small son blessed and given the name of Don N. Stanworth. The Oasis Ward Banquet was held Saturday, March 2. Those who missed it missed a very good time. The BYU program was outstanding. Dinner was lovely. Approximately 360 were served. Oasis residents express their thanks to the people from out of town who volunteered their help. Among them was Emma Em-ma Hunsaker, who has just returned return-ed from her LDS mission. We are glad to see her home again. Bruce Anderson reports he is enjoying en-joying his mission in Arizona very much. Verda and Ted Stanworth spent Friday and Saturday in Ogden. Verda Stanworth, Erma Skeem, and Vernessa Skeem went into Salt Lake to have an eye examination. now 7,500 Read It In The CHRONICLE NEW COMBINES JUST ARRIVED SUPER 92 M-F $400.00 Early Bird Bonus PLUS CARRYING CHARGES WAIVED UNTIL USE SEASON DONE EQUIPMENT CO. A New Policyholder Every 22 Seconds My company SUU Farm Mutual insures carl at this amazing rate because it offers the most modem protection available, pro-videa pro-videa hometown service wherever you driva and passea important operating savings on to its policyholders. policy-holders. See if you can join the company that insures more cars than any other. Call soon. 7 Eennctrd Riding This is the time of the year when many farmers and ranchers take time from their work to review their records and prepare an expense-income budget for the coming year's operation. ( ' ... They do it for a number of reasons. It helps them see just how well they did last year, what their actual operating costs were, and what the prospects are for the coming year. Lets them see if they are operating at top efficiency. Through their budget and summary, many farmers have found they just do not have the necessary capital to do a really good job of farming. But with some financial help in the form of operating capital, money to buy equipment, purchase livestock or feed, or to modernize and build new buildings, etc., they can bring their operation up to its potential. We invite you to stop in at your nearest First Security Bank and pick up a budget sheet for computation1 of income and expense. Fill it out. Then let us discuss it with you. 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