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Show The Beaver Press - March 7, 19S6 - Page 5 2A Girls & Boys Basketball State Championships Latest Developments of Beaver High School Preservation Committee Statemennt presented to Beaver County School Board, March 5, 1 996. The Old Beaver High School Preservation Committee has asked to meet with the School Board to present you with a brief report on our effort to find a way to save the Old High School, and to discuss several proposals for its preservation. In the past 9 months we have done the following: This past fall we contracted with perhaps the premier architectural firm in the state, specializing in historical preservation, CooperRoberts Architects, to conduct a architectural and engineering study of the building. CooperRoberts, have had extensive experience in the preservation and restoration of numerous schools and private building in Utah and surrounding states. They were the architects in charge of the preservation and restoration of South High School in Salt Lake, which is now the city campus of Salt Lake Community College, two former schools in Park City, one now serving as a beautiful city library, and the other for commercial purposes, including a day care center. They are also working as consultants with the city of Riverton, Utah in their effort to preserve their old high school. Locally, Mr. Roberts researched and drew the plans for the bam structure at Cove Fort and he is the official Centennial Beaver County History book, commission by the state. The study, itself, is being directed by Mr. David Tripplet, a native of Southern California, who. prior to joining cooperRoberts, had considerable work experience there, working as an architect in the field of historical preservation and restoration. Our study approaches the matter with the idea that the building is indeed historically significant, and can and should be saved. In it Mr. Tripplet has accessed the background and existing condition of the building, given suggestions and made cost estimations to correct deficiencies, recommended alternate uses for the building if it cannot be used as a middle school, and suggested possible funding options. In the mean time we have contacted Panguich City and visited their old high school building which is being developed as a "Business Incubation Center" designed to provide facilities and support for small start-u- p business until they are established, and we have been in contract with Price City, which nas estaDiisneo a similar center. We have also spoken with and obtain documents and information from Park City, and the group in Payson, headed by Dr. Gordon S. Taylor, who spearheaded and now direct a very successful effort to save and utilize the old Payson Elementary school. we have also been in contract with various state and federal agencies, i.e. the State Department of Community & Economic Development, the Five County Association of Governments, and the Small Business Development Center at SUSC. AD have extended qualified support for our effort and offered to assist us in obtaining financing, economic research and other necessary assistance and information. We raised the money to finance the study through a donation from Beaver City, a $2000.00 grant from The National Trust For Historical Preservation, and donations from alumni, both local and many who no longer living here. Because we decided to apply for the grant, the actual study did not get under way until 1995. We now have a rough draft copy and wish to include several additional proposals in the final draft, if possible. 1. Our preservation committee, along with The Utah State Historical Society, The National Trust For Historic Preservation, The National Register of Historic Places, The Utah Heritage Foundation and numerous other groups and individuals recognize the present Beaver High School building as a outstanding architectural and historical building, and a very significant piece of Beaver's heritage and his tory. In his conclusion to the above mentioned study, Mr. Tiipplet states: Architecturally, Beaver High School merits recognition on a number of counts: it is the single most architecturally significant high school in Southern Utah. It is the most significant example of early Twentieth Century architecture in Southern Utah, ahd one of the best examples of Institutional or Scholastic Prairie Style architecture in the State. 2. We do not accept the argument that we as citizens of Beaver and alumni of Beaver High School do not have any more claim on the building than do those elsewhere in the school district. The build ing is indeed part of our heritage. It is our school. It is the icon and defining structure on Beaver's Main Street. Its destruction will not only remove an outstanding architectural and historic building, it will destroy much of the integrity, character and charm of our town. And, for what it is worth, in a very real sense, those alumni who no longer live here will have one less reason to come home. 3. We regret and denounce the fact that our community has been fractured over this matter. This turn of events did not have to happen. If from the t, the School Board and those elected officials who made the initial decisions to replace the old school and place the new building where it now stands would have acknowledged that the old building is a valuable historic structure, worthy of preservation; then invited the community to work together to find a alternative use for it, we believe that much, if not all of the hard feelings that now exist would have been avoided. Unfortunately this was not done and the present, rather cvnical and vindictive attitude that now exists with some in the community and throughout the district toward our efforts is an affront too us as citizens and tax payers, and has no place in the political processes which should be based on respect and informed dialogue and debate. Even now, howevere-beirev- e that4f,you the.School Boacdr.wauld reconsider your position, acknowl is that the building significant, and in effect give your blessing, many people'who sincerely want edge to see the building saved, but have thus far remained quiet would come forth and assist in finding a viable use for it. We do not feel that the superintendent and the board have been completely up front when dealing with our group. This we decry, as well. On the other hand, we have made a conscious effort to not impede the progress of the new school, even though we are constantly having people approach us, telling us of yet another problem delaying its completion. Among other thing, even though several of us heard the state Fire Marshal emphatically state on at least two occasion that once the students were out of the old building in May of last year, another student would never set foot in the building if it was not completely redone, we choose not to make an issue of that fact when it became apparent that the new building would not be completed by the beginning of the now school year. demolition Also, while it has been suggested to us, that the means used to raise the it money to demolish the Beaver School and side step restrictions resulting from the fact that is on the it to an issue. make not National Historic Register, are legally, a bit questionable, we have so far chosen to answers p the to become the spokes-groumany rumors demanding Furthermore, we do not wish list of ques a to submit we intend do not finished. Although circulating as too why the new school is moral a a school board have as feet and that you responsibility to publicly tions regarding this matter, list. our not in that others and answer them, appear may any Our only purpose is to save the old building and we would very much like to do so, and still allow the district to meet its needs, i.e. a new track and sports field. At the same time we request that you with us in more put what we perceive as a rather condescending attitude in you back pocket, and deal Homngsneaa up front and respectful manner. on-se- - so-call- ed a nr . 1 " 1 t'm cocp... i 6C1 CRAMPS... UAUfi frS AUW6. but their skin Is surpris called oachvderms. from a Greek word meaning roll in mud. Unlike other mammals they and sun insects, they ingly tender. to protect them from the cold. They get stomach cramps if the don't have a 35 degrees. temperature drops below Pliant. nr thick-skinne- d, To protect themselves from layer of fat under their skin who know how to make proper Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those use of their victories. Polybius March 7, 8, 9. 1996 Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah Thursday Saturday SERVING SOUTHERN UTAH FOR 3 GENERATIONS OLPIN MORTUARIES FUNERAL TRUSTS CONTINUING TO HONOR ALL BURIAL PLANS & J Pre-Nee- '!' 0. BEAVER 438-220- 1 195 N. 200 W. d MILFORD 387-22- Counseling Sth 209 S. 100 W. 4:30 1st 6:00 1:00 2nd 10:00 Girls 6th Beaver Summit N. 3rd 4th 7:30 11:30 2:30 Morgan Sevier N. 9.00 Thursday Gunnison Friday Monticello Saturday 10:00 Friday 7:30 4:30 Kanab Millard Sth 2:30 N. Sevier Juab 2nd 11:30 a.m. 4th 9:00 Manti Beaver Housing Pre-Applicati- on and Development, Community RECD, (formerly Farmers Home is accepting Administration), until April 1, 1996, for Housing Preservation Grants (HPG) under Section 533 of the Housing Act of 1949, 42 U.S.C. 1490 (m), to provide funds to eligible organizations to conduct housing preservation d programs benefiting very low-an- low income rural residents. Program funds cover part or all of the grantee's cost of providing loans, grants, interest reduction payments or other assistance to eligible homeowners, owners of single or multiple unit rental properties or for the benefit of owners of consumer cooperative housing projects. Such will be used to reduce the cost of repair and rehabilitation, to remove or correct health or safety hazards, to comply with applicable development standards or codes, or to perform necessary repairs to improve the general living conditions of the including residents), improved accessibility by handicapped persons. must indicate whether the proposal is to assist individual homeowners, rental properties, or cooperative projects, but the may not combine a proposal. RECD's allocation for the State of Utah is $150,000.00. if more than one eligible organization is selected for funding, no entity can receive more than 50 of the State's allocation. If you have any question, please contact Robert 2 Milianta at (801) office. RECD local your 524-324- 2:30 BHS Boys Preservation Grants Economic 3rd 1:00 6:00 Rural 1st 11:30 Boys 6th Saturday 6:30 . BHS Girls Basketball Basketball The boys team had been playing well going into the Region tournament and hoped to play as well there. They started out with the hosts of the tournament, South Sevier. With the home court advantage and crowd to go with it, the Beavers knew that it would be a tough game. The Beavers were fired up and played well. They jumped out with the lead and never looked back as they pounded the Rams 79 to 53. The second night was a night that the Beavers wish they could play again. The Kanab Cowboys were the big upset to the Beavers. The Beavers started out slow but went in at the half with a one point lead. The Beavers came out slow again as the Cowboys took the lead. The team played well but the game ended with 81 to 87 loss to the Cowboys. The time was now at hand to see what the Beavers were really made of. The Beavers knew that if they lost to the Parowan Rams the next day that their season would come to an end. The boys team refocused and bounced back from the loss. The team played hard but the Rams never gave up. It was a close game as the first half came to a close. The Rams played well but just could not hang with the Beavers as the Beavers came out victorious with a score of 78 to 57. Justin Bradshaw and Cody Gillies both were chosen to the The girls team was ranked 1st going into region. The team was expected to do well and all Region team. Good luck next week and lets take Statel Beaver plays Manti Thursday at 2:30. they did. The first opponent they knocked off was the Monticello Bucks, 72 to 33. From there they moved on to Parowan. The Rams have been one of the toughest teams the Beavers have played all year, but they were no match for the Beavers. The girls defeated them 68 to 51. The Championship game was against the hometown South Sevier Rams. The Lady Beavers could still taste the bitter taste of defeat from the last encounter with the South Sevier Rams. This was a game not to miss as the game started out fast and never slowed down until the final buzzer sounded. Going into the half, the Beavers were down by 3. The game was tied with 17 seconds left in the game. The Beavers played tenacious defense and was able to come up with the ball. The Beavers quickly took a shot and missed when Macy Gillins came down with the rebound and dumped it off to KasskJy Harris under the basket where she made a bank shot to put the Beaver girls up 62 to 60 with 1 second to go. The Beaver girts took Region and are still looking straight ahead, right to State. Kristen Marchant and Brittany Smith both made the all Region team. MaKenzie Gillins also made the all Region team and was named MVP. Good luck next week Lady.s. We are behind you all the way. L. or NOTICE Due to the increasing cost of newsprint and the higher mailing costs, The Beaver Press is forced to raise the price of if s newspapers. The following is a schedule of the new prices that will become effective on April 1,1996. 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