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Show V North Utah County Cities Approve P mter-yf- y A quorum of city representatives to the Timpanogas Planning Association gave final approval Thursday to plans for an intercity getting their sewer systems in line with Environmental Protection Agency requirements. None of the cities can presently meet the 1977 EPA guidelines for water purity and some of the cities find their sewage treatment plants too small to care for immediate city needs. The draft for the system, recommended by Horrocks and Associates, make plans for an 1800 acre site north and west of Saratoga Springs. The system would include a aerated and odorless lagoon system that would filter and clean the sewage treatment plant. The action calls for a financial feasibility study to be made to determine the bonding requirements for each of the four member cities before town meetings are held in December. The Timpanogas Planning Association is a group of four local cities - Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove and Alpine who have joined together to solve their common problem of -- the cities raise the money for the project on their own. Dick Christenson of Burrows, Smith and Company the firm that will conduct the financial feasibility study, outlined two other possible types of organization which were not accepted by the group. Those possibilities tailed for a service district to be created that would draw a portion of its revenue from the unincorporated areas. Bob Gunn, the city attorney for Lehi, suggested that the incorporation of the Highland area could delay the project as much as two years if water, a winter storage pond that would allow the water used in the winter to be stored and a land disposal site that could be farmed and irrigated with the treated sewage water. Crops such as wheat, alfalfa and corn that is raised on the site would be used for consumption by farm animal and livestock. In the meeting the group decided to organize under the Inter - local Cooperative Act which provides for a governing board to be comprised of elected city officials from each of the cities and which demands that the association was to wait for revenue from the residents of that area. Mayor Evan Colledge of Lehi suggested that other areas that want to use the proposed facilities at a later time should be allowed to do so. However, he also recommended that new users pay the same first year rates plus the inflated value of money as the four member cities. If the bond proposals in each of the cities are passed, the association of cities will own the facilities jointly. However, "E 11 rTV3t QJtaDu M I 4 7 .f- - :l i- i. M i M IV MIKE ROBINSON At first glance a lengthy report recently released by the Office of the Utah State Board of Education would seem to indicate that Utah's public education system is doing a good job of training our because of the present financial of the different cities, the rates to the user will not be the same in each city. Gilbert Horrocks, the consulting engineer, noted that quick passage of the bond proposals would be in the favor of the association since the EPA will fund 75 percent of the project. He estimated that delays in the project could cost American Fork as much as $25,000 a month due to inflation and possibly much more if EPA funds were lost because of inaction. The six million dollar project Bantam Lehi Stake Relief Society Leadership Meet Tuesday Nite Refief Society Leadership for Lehi Utah Stake will be held at a new time, Tuesday, Novemb- er 18 at the Stake Center at 8:00 p.m.. All Relief Society officers and teachers of both day and evening sessions are urged to attend. Young Adults are also expected to be present. It is very important to get the information for all lessons, plus the Inservice lession. In view of the holiday season light refreshments will be served, according to President Zada Phillips. This meeting will take the place of the regular third Thursday afternoon meeting and the Sunday night leadership meeting. Life would be as insupporta- ble without the prospect of death, as it would be without sleep. Sign-U- p Bantam Basketoall sign-up- s will be held this Friday and Saturday, November 14th and 15th at the Lehi National Guard Armory. Boys may sign up on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee this year will be , this is for uniforms and officials. Sgt. Smith has asked for all boys in the Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grades who are interested in playing to be sure to register this week as no late sign ups will be accepted. The Open House to honor Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Turner on their 50th wedding day will be held this Friday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lehi Riding Club. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. To Honor Newlyweds All friends and relatives of Becky Collings and George Thomas (Butch) Edmonds are reminded of the Open House to be held to honor the newlyweds. They were married October 24 in Salt Lake City. The couple will greet guests at the Lehi Sixth Ward Cultural Hall on Friday, November 14 from seven until nine p.m.. Becky is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferron Dennis Collings and Butch is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walters and the foster son of Sherman Fox of Lehi. Jjf by Utah's weekly newspapers. Reader response should be directed to Mr. Robinson at PO Box 332 Salt Lake City, Ut. 84111. 1 1 Western Dance to Raise Funds For Auxiliary Police An adult Western Dance is goes for equipment and upkeep, planned by the Lehi Auxiliary supplies and training. In order Police as a fund - raising activi- to maintain ambulance and ty. The delightful affair will be Auxiliary Police service, membheld November 28, at the Lehi ers will sell tickets at $2.00 per Junior High School. The fun will couple for this dance. Members will be canvassing the town to begin at 7 p.m. with the music being furnished by The First sell tickets and the support of Lehi citizens will be appreciatNationals Western Band. During the past two years ed. four out of five patients have failed to pay for the ambulance You can tell more about a services they've received. The by what he says about person no receive Auxiliary Police others than you can by what sermoney personally for this others say about him. vice. All the funds collected . Elect New Officers Hi Los special occasion programs throughout the fall, winter and spring seasons and for the past many years have presented delightful musical programs for audiences throughout the north-eUtah County area. Although variety numbers are included in their repertoire, the holiday season and music by the Hi Los are almost synonomous. They have again prepared a program which includes the traditional carols as well as popular Christmas songs. Every member of the chorus is a busy wife and mother but the joy of sharing their talents with others has become an important part of their lives. "Sometimes the Christmas season seems hurried and hectic, but we'd really miss the happiness we receive by giving our gift of music," said Mrs. Zimmerman, "We'll continue to present our programs as long as people enjoy hearing them." The Hi Los are accepting engagements for the coming season and anyone interested is invited to contact Mrs. Zimmerman at Chorus members include the following talented ladies: Wan768-218-1. da Findlay, Virginia Yerke, Vervene Grant, Doris Peterson, Doris Bair, Berneice Rasmus-sen- , Carol Harris, Esther Hebrew, Evelyn Woffinden, Wil-l- a Wing, Elaine Schow, Ardeli Zimmerman, and Vera Trane, "It seems everyone is too busy or too involved in other things. We just couldn't stir up enough interest to continue. Even old timers and charter members could not find time for the Dance Set this year," said the disconsolate Sampson. "We're very sorry this has happened but it's just financially impossible to pay musicians at the present rates with membership dues of just 28 couples. All dues that have been paid will be returned" he said. The Dance Set was organized 27 years ago and has been an active part of Lehi's social scene since that time. Athenian Club Hears Program On Australia The Athenian Club held it's monthly meeting at the home of a Geraldine Ekins. President Peterson presided over the business meeting. Beatrice Taylor was nominated by the club members as Athenian's "Mother of the Year." The Lehi Bicentennial Band Wagon Park was memtioned as a possible project for the club. The program was a travelogue on Australia by Fiona Has-laa Rotary student from Australia, now living in Holladay. She told of her family, their customs, farming, and animals such as kangaroos, Platypus' and others which are different from ours. The distances traveled there are also measured in a different way. She spoke of the Aborigines and the differences in money exchange. Miss Haslam also told of her impressions of the families she has lived with during her stay and how much she has come to honor Fiona Haslam, Phebe Innes, Lydia Hilton, Colleen Keetch and Mary Ellen Cash. NEW EQUIPMENT AT LIBRARY. . . Kyle Young, Gralg Smith, Gary Smith, Camllle Young, Leslie Smith, Lorin Young and Raulan Young try out new equipment at the Lehi Carnegie Library. All local youngsters are invited to come in and listen to records while they view film strips about the record. Entries for Lehi's Mother of the Year are being submitted by groups, clubs, families and other organizations in order to be considered in the November 28 judging. A biographical sketch and picture of the nominee should be submitted to Mrs. Geraldine Ekins no later than Nov. 24 in order to be considered in the judging. Impartial judges from outside the community will select the finalist. The Lehi Mother of the Year will then be entered in the Utah Mother of the Year contest. Some of the things to take into consideration when selecting your nominee are 1. She must not have a child younger than 15 years of age. 2. She should be a successful homemaker. 3. She should be an active member of a religious body. 4. She should have participated in community, state and national activities. 5. She must have been married in a legally accepted ceremony. Chip Atkinson Undergoes Surgery Chip Atkinson, son ot Mr. ana Mrs. Lee Atkinson underwent extensive knee surgery in the American Fork Hospital last Friday. Chip's knee injury was sustained in a football game this past season. He will be in a cast seven to eight weeks according to doctors. The Lehi Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the a promogigantic tion, will hold a Christmas Lighting Contest. Five ten dollar gift certificates will be given to home owners who arrange the best Christmas lighting displays. Now is the time to plan and put together the necessary items to decorate your home or lot this Christmas. The Chamber of Commerce is always working to make the holidays a happy and memorable occasion for Lehi citizens. They urge every citizen to get in the festive mood by using their engenuity to make Lehi have a more Christmas like atmosphere for all. It doesn't take a lot ot lights or expensive equipment, just good ideas put to work by mom, dad and children can win the prize. Come on, get to work now! Lehi Jr. High Happenings Report cards were given to students Wednesday, November 12. We at the school call this "student pay day." These grade reports were prepared at the American Fork District Offics by a computor. Today, November 13, in cooperation with the PTA, Parents' Visiting Day is being held at the school students stay home and their parents go to school. The visiting schedule starts at 10:00 a.m. and goes to 6:00 p.m. Homeroom teachers are to be visited first for a general student progress report and information concerning which teachers they ought to visit during this special day. During the month of November, Lehi Junior High has five events that are not only going to be educational, but fun as well On Friday the thirteenth, the boys will present a gym assembly. The American Education Week Patriotic Homeroom Bulletin Board Contest will be from Monday the 17th through Friday the 21st. On Friday the 21st, a patriotic film will be shown. It will also be Red, White and Blue Day during which students will be asked to wear red, white and blue colors to school. A Thanksgiving Assembly will be present- ed by the seventh grade students on Wednesday the 26th, and the Thanksgiving Holiday will be Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th. There'd be a lot fewer folk singers these days if they had to know anything about either folks or singing. Underway The tryouts for the Lehi varsity basketball team got underway last Monday the third of November, with a eond numhpr this year's sauad. As has been the custom in recent years, Coach Iverson and his staff have planned "Meet The Team Night" next Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. the 18th of November. This affair has been well attended in the past and again is expected to draw a good crowd of Pioneer supporters. First on the program will be an introduction of the players, followed by some drills and routines used by the squad in practice and for game preparation. After this the Pep club and Pep Band will perform some spiritea numbers, followed by a regulation intrasquard game. With a good nucleous from last years some team andPioneer fans good should newcomers, be in for an exciting year of basketball. Coach Iverson will be assisted by Cloyd Atwood, Russ Felt, and Charles Kator this year. Football Banquet A Success Last Tuesday evening the fourth of November a good crowd attended the football banquet at the high school in honor of this year's football team. Coach Lou Andrus welcomed the players and families as a good meal was enjoyed by all. They were rewarded by a talk by Head B Y U football coach LaVell Edwards. Presentations were made to members of the football team. Coach Edward talked about the ways to build a winning attitude and winning football team as it pertains to Jensens Observe 69th Wedding Anniversary Lehi Mother of Lehi Chamber to Sponsor to Year The Christmas Lighting Contest Be Selected Pioneer Basketball of hopefuls viewing for a spot on love Utah. She displayed a beautiful kangaroo coat, boomerang, kangaroo purse and a Koala bear. A very delicious luncheon was served by the hostess Geraldine Ekins, to eleven members and the following guest; the guest of The Hi Los are turning up again! They are beginning a new season of music and excitement as plans for programs and concerts take place. The group is meeting weekly to practice old and new Christmas and holiday music, with a and nostalgic theme to this Fowler. The Hi Los are in demand for Denzil Turners The Lehi Dance Set has been cancelled because of lack of interest and participation according to Gary Sampson, Chairman. All activities have been cancelled including the dance planned for this week- one-eye- year's program. New officers were elected at a recent meeting and Ardell Zimmerman was named president and Doris Peterson, secretary. Doris Bair will be costume advisor. Elaine Schow has served as president the past two years with Esther Hebrew as secretary. Vera Trane is director of the chorus and Roberta Peterson is accompanist. The scripts are written and read by Betty Town meetings to discuss the proposal were set for December 16 at six and eight o'clock for Lehi and American Fork and for December 18 at six and eight Alpine and Pleasant Grove. Open House Fri. Open House INSTANT GRASS. . . Members of the Lehi North Stake worked to Install "instant grass" on the slopes around the new North Stake Center last Saturday. The ready growing grass was planted on the steep slopes to stop erosion during the winter. Plans call for the building to be ready for use after the first of the year. would cost nearly $2.5 million dollars in American Fork, $1.1 in Lehi, $1.9 million in Pleasant Grove, and $.7 in Alpine. Upgrade for the present facilities would also be quite expensive. Lehi presently must spend $45,000 for improvements that would not satisfy the 1977 EPA requirements. Lehi Dance Set Quits Mr. Sampson expressed thanks to committee members who have worked to recruit new members and plan activities and dances for the new year. young people. ant Study obligations end. Only 28 couples joined for the 1975-7- 6 season which made it economically impossible to hold dances with live music. How Good Are Utah Schools? Titled "Utah Educational Quality Indicators," the hundred pages of statistics, charts, and narrative make comparisons between Utah schols and those of the nation as a whole. The conclusion that Utah's education is as good as or better than the national average in several academic areas is based on the results of four national student testing programs. The Armed Forces Qualification Test, for instance, places Utah 17th in the nation for the percentage of draftees passing the mental qualifications portion of the exam. These figures are for 1972 (the last year the results are available). In 1971, the test places Utah in 8th place. And during the period from 1958 through 1965, Utah was tied for third place nationally in the percentage of its students passing the exam. In fact, Utah has always been placed high above the national average by this test. The American College Testing Program provides further information that Utah is at or above the national average in several specific academic areas. This series is generally taken by college - bound students. Approximately 60 percent of Utah's graduating students take the exam. In the English Usage portion of the exam, Utah students scored higher than the national group in seven of the eight years from 1967 through 1974. In Mathematics, the Utah group scored higher than the norm five of the eight years; Social Studies places Utah above the norm six of the eight years. For the Natural Science test, Utah students have been clearly above the norm in all eight years. Even though a higher percentage of Utah students take the test than in most states, Utah placed higher than the national average with combined scores of all academic areas in this test for every year except 1967. For the most part, the other two national tests, The General Aptitude Test and the Advanceplacement Placement Program confirm these findings by placing Utah at or near the national average in the majority of the areas tested. Even with these favorable findings, though, I still have to ask: How good are Utah's schools. To quote Erasmus: "In the country d of the blind, the man is king." The fact Utah compares well with the nation as a whole, doesn't necessarily make its educational system good or of high quality as the title of the report suggests; with this type of study, Utah's schools are only good when compared with the nation's schools. And then, only in the academic areas that were tested. I believe that in order to be "good," an educational system must do more than prepare students how to think successfully - it must prepare them to live successfully. A national study with samples from all sections of the country, including Utah, was just released by the National Office of Education. It draws some pretty heavy conclusions about our educational system as a whole. It states, for instance, that 30 percent of the nation's adults aged 16 and older "function only with difficulty" with everyday demands such as reading job notices, making change, filling out job applications, or understanding insurance or income tax concepts. That's nearly 35 million Americans. A good part of these adults have spent 12 years in our public school systems. The suggestion is clear: there is a discrepancy between the academic theory being taught in school and its application to life. The national tests demonstrated that students, especially Utah students, are doing well in their school studies - but the recently released research study from the Office of Education illustrates that nearly one third of these same students are having troubles applying their school studies to everday life. There is an overemphasis on academics at the expense of a practical education. The need for a more practical school curriculum can be extended to the world of work. The Utah Office of Employment Security (now the Job Service) reports that 45 percent of the professional, managerial, or technical jobs listed with them for the third quarter of 1975 (July - September) were unfilled at the end of the quarter. At present, there are an average of 39,000 adults on Utah's unemployment roles. Perhaps it's time we took a good hard look at the role our schools play in society. We need to examine what we are teaching, even at the elementary level; we should look at our high school graduation requirements. Does our curriculum at all levels produce a student who can function well with the everyday tasks of living - such as shopping, raising a family, repairing the family auto, applying for a job, and on and on. Do our graduation requirements foster learning in the vocation al and skill areas, and not just in academic subjects? Until we can answer yes to these important questions, wt cannot say that Utah schools are offering their students a "good" education. The Utah Scene is a syndicated column written for exclusive use THURSDAY NOV. 13, 1975 LEHI FREE PRESS each individual young man. The sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Welcome Jensen was celebrated at their home in Mayfield, Utah on November 9. They are the parents of Mrs. Ashley (Vir-lie- ) Nelson and Mrs. Phillip (Maxine) Black of Lehi. Mr. Jensen was born in May-fiel- d on July 5, 1891 to Mr. and a Mrs. Michael Jensen. Leah Hill Jensen was born in Lehi on July 6, 1894 to Mr. and Mrs. William Laurence Hill. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple November 10, 1915 and have made their home in Mayfield during their 60 years of married life. They have eight children. Other children are Mrs. Rex (Aleda) Coates, Pleasant Grove; Royal Jensen, Ven-ess- Mrs. Roella Myrup, Centerfield; Dale Jensen, Rich- field; Mrs. James (Phyllis) Gregerson, Gunnison, and William Keith Jensen of Big Timber, Montana. They have 32 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Welcome has two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Christiansen, Mayfield a and Mrs. Leo Christensen. has one sister and two Ven-ess- brothers, Margaret Day, Draper; Hyrum Hill, Southgate, California and William Hill, California. Work, self discipline, sacrifice and total dedication were the keys mentioned and is good advice for all endeavors. The coaches presented all seniors and cheer leaders with a pin in recognition of the progress shown by these young men. Special awards were given to Stacy Smith offensive player, Howard Cooper defensive player, Vic Colledge over all and Bill Brown most improved. A pleasant evening and an optimistic look toward next year. boss is a person who is always early when you're late and late when you're early. A noil RI1ISE Get carpets professionally clean New RINSE N VAC operates on to get your carped professionally clean. Portable and eaiy to operate we'll snow you how. RINSE N VAC ii the powerhoutt that cleans, rinses ant) vacuums out dirt and residues. RINSE N VAC deans carpets cleaner keeps tham cleaner longer. the stem principle Senior Citizens Plan Travelogue The Lehi Senior Citizens will present a Travelogue Show in the high school Little Theater on Thursday, November 20 at 3:30 p.m. They also plan to have a short musical program and refreshments. Rent lor only $12.00 a day Western Auto l.ehl 768-245- 1 |