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Show Fees For School Use May Force Groups To Meet Elsewhere Lehi Chamber Plans Easter BySIIAKOXMOKKKY Hunt Saturday In their effort to regulate costs and public use of district facilities, Alpine School District last week found themselves imposing charges on PTA organizations for use of school buildings. While Utah slate law says citizens are entitled lo use school buildings for any public purposes, Alpine Sch(Ml District Board members have become concerned over costs since power and gas bills continually increase, and they decided lo revise their rental policy. The new policy ups the costs of using buildings and public groups must pay costs if they want to meet in school buildings. Citizens for Better Schools (CBS) members came out in force to the March 17 board meeting to protest the charges, saying the board was attempting lo force them out of the district buildings for their meetings. "If you say public groups cannot meet, you're saying your own PTA's have to pay the fee," claimed Nancy Williamson, a CBS member and recent school board candidate. "Utah's State School Code stipulates that all public buildings will be available to public groups," said Dorothy Edwards, another CBS member, "This is not availability." Dan Fugal, Board President, conceded that the policy was unclear Chamber of Commerce has planned another treat for children of the community. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 18, at Wines Park and the Lehi Elementary School. Eggs of all kinds will be hidden by the Easter Bunny and Lehi children are being invited to help hunt them. There will be prize eggs for special Easter goodies donated by generous Lehi merchants. Carolyn Horrocks of is in charge of the event aided by Kip Peterson of Alpine Printing and Betty Fowler of Lehi Free Press. Children two and three years of age, four and five year olds, six, seven and eight year olds, are all invited to hunt in designated areas in Wines Park. All children nine to 10 years of age will hunt eggs on the grounds of the Lehi Elementary School. The hunt is 'scheduled to begin at 9 a .m. sharp. No adults will be allowed to hunt with the children. Businessmen are being asked to donate two dozen colored eggs. Please bring them to Timberline Friday before 6 p.m. Lehi's Tim-berlin- e, KEN CARDON INSURANCE group as any group that meets wit h an open invitation for attendance." "These public groups cannot restrict their attendance in any way," he explained. "Everyone and anyone should be able to come lo the meeting if Ihey wish. In the formal text of (he rental policy only "community school programs organized by Ihe district, approved by Ihe superintendent, and supervised by Ihe district director" list as Group I. Group I, according lo the policy, pays no fee for meeting in school buildings. Group II, where "public groups" are presently listed along with "local church organizations using facilities for worship and oilier purposes," are required lo pay a fee thai covers Ihe district costs lo keep a building open, lighted and heated. For some parts of buildings, the fee is fairly high. For auditoriums, Ihe fee is $35 an hour, with a three-hou- r minimum rental I ime. That works out to $105 for a typical meeting. CBS says they couldn't pay that kind of fee and would be forced lo meet other places. Harold Jackiln says that isn't out of line, considering auditoriums like mountain View High School's, "Which we must protect." Group III, or any groups wanting to use the buildings, pays Ihe cost fee plus $10 an hour. Group IV, including church groups, local clubs and organizations, and resident groups who any g want to use the facilities for purposes, are charged a considerably higher fee. "Basically, these are the groups we want to discourage," said Jacklin. The fee for auditorium rental for Group IV is $150 per hour with Ihe minimum. same three-hou- r President Fugal says rental fees haven't been adjusted since 1975 and Ihe district isn't even breaking on their costs. "At present the fees do not even cover the cost of lighting," he 756-964- and "perhaps non-distri- ct some needed But insisted that clarification." everyone understood that "truly public groups" did not have to pay the cost fee. He defined a "truly public KEN CARDON INSURANCE 3 756-964- non-distri- profit-makin- KE 3 oo S KEN CARDQ r we tSi It ? ...j Allgr so 8 I I The Place To Come 3 174 West Main or Call For All Your Insurance Needs 756-964- I 9SZ 33NWnSNI NOHVO N?fr96-9S- l l VI 33NVHf)SNI N00UV3 BETTY FOWLER Peggy, from Lehi Floral, came to see us yesterday. I asked her if she had any Easter lillies to sell and she answered that she had some beauties. I've got to get an Easter lily for my desk. I just love them. Easter is such a special ime of year. The spiritual meaning' of this season of the year is so wonderful, and the day also heralds spring, and ihe rebirl h of nat ure in all it 's glory. I By O 5 HlUm ' WANTEDll noted. Besides lights, when a building is held open a janitor or custodian must be paid to slay, the rooms used must be healed and restrooms and water have to be available. "Richard Heaps,, in asking for a motion to approve the policy, thai the district "does not and cannot exclude truly public groups." And he broke his motion inlo two parts asking Ihe board lo approve Ihe fee changes, but at the same lime recommend Ihe district clarify Groups I and II lo be more consistent with current school law. Persons in Ihe audience said Ihe problem could be solved simply by moving "public groups" from Group II classification inlo Group I. Harold Jacklin promised to go through Ihe policy and make adjustment. needs a correspondent to report on news events and activities in Lehi! Experience isn't necessary, but you should have a good command of the English language and be able to write well. Call Randall Wright at 756-766- In addition lo Ihe fees required for using Ihe buildings, a list of ten regulat ions cover patron usage: Groups must schedule building use ihat does not interfere with regular school acl ivii ies. Each group shall provide sufficient adult supervision. Use agreemenis are not e. These regulations shall become pari of the rental agreemeni . Rental fees payable in advance. The users are responsible for any damages. The Alpine School Disirict is free of responsibility for damage lo any equipment or property brought inlo i he building by the user. Groups renting building or facilities must clean up debris. Smoking prohibited in ihe buildings and on the grounds. No alcoholic beverages permitted in any disirict facilities. Without advertising, a terrible thing happens... It picked a few sprigs of forsythia and Vady brought us a bouquet of violets she'd picked in the park. The whole house seemed to change from winter to spring. I remember when we'd go on our Easter picnics. Fern Wilkin, Afton Devey, Mary Dussdon, Jean Okey and I got together for a hike one time. They hiked from their homes" in" Alpine and we hiked from our homes in American Fork. We met in ttwhills near where Ihe golf course is now " located. I can remember how good our lunches lasted. We roasled weenies over Ihe bonfire, had potato chips, a banana, pop, sometimes a candy bar, and some marshmallows. There were always boiled eggs colored to the hilt. That Easter was in 1935 or '36 and the depression had left it's marks. I think'' those picnics were heavenly because we didn't have the treats any , , other time year.- - Nowadays, that menu would seem commonplace of-th- e for helping us celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Loan Office Addition. it 96 Setrt Jfee press has a FREE gift for you an 8 x 10 professional color-portraof your family (or group up to 25) Betty for Fowler at further information. ? I or 9 768-96- JaateRanK cetera a. Free Press The - You Better Believe CD NEWSHOUND tt :::::::: e to our kids. But, way back then, Wow! I cannot remember ever having new clothes for Easter! That was reserved for Christmas or the Fourth of July. When did it become the fashion to walk to church in new Easter finery? I think the song, Bonnett'L must "In Your Easter have, triggered; something, but it never reached most children in that era. There was one thing ladies did though, and that was buy a new hat. I know of a lady in American Fork who purchased a beautiful new hat each spring of her adult life. She had a collection that would have put Fifth Avenue's Easter Parade to shame. What a wonderful and happy tradition! And, where the Easter rabbit came from I don't know, but it's fun for the children. I can remember when Ken Greenwood dressed up like the Easter Bunny and laid eggs all over Wines Park. He made the day for me. That was the first time I've ever seen the Easter Bunny in action, and a taller, skinnier one never walked the paths in Wines environs. The Easter Bunny that always came to our house was rather short, rather chubby and with somewhat smaller ears - I'm told. Easter in Lehi should be very special. The Oratorio Society is presenting "The Messiah" this Sunday evening and everyone should attend. A little birdie told me it is terrific. Then, the ladies of the Sixth Ward are presenting an Easter Fashion Show on Saturday with a heritage touch. I know that fashion show will really be something. Try and make it, everyone is invited whether you belong to the Sixth Ward or not. The piece 'de resistance of course, is the annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Lehi. That has been saved for April 18, the day before Easter. Rain, Shine, Sleet or Snow, the treats will be there for the children. Don't miss that. April 19th is Easter but the season starts this Saturday with the fashion show, Sunday at the stake center for the Messiah, and then a week from Saturday at .Wines Park for the Easter Egg Hunt. What a way to start spring in Lehi! I Serving North Utah County Come by and see our new addition at State. Bank of Lehi. We've expanded to serve you better with new Loan Offices. Help us celebrate our Grand Opening get a free family portrait, a beautiful utility knife or pick up a free gift. you do is call the bank now and ask for the portrait desk. Make an appointment between April 27th and May 2nd days, evenings or so Dad can be there! This is our weekends gift to you. 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