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Show Press A ssociation East Third Gouth h 467 84111 I Hi I W Vol. 5 No. 17 ii IK Thursday, April Mmrwv 28, 1983 cents a single copy Leii may ose power if contract expires i Ml 20 Lehi City faces a critical problem Western Area Power Administration does not (WAPA) renew its contract for electric power with the city. The contract expires in 1989. When the federal government built Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Glen Canyon Dam, Lehi was a charter member with other western state municipalities who contracted power generated by the giant project. When Mayor Westring was in office in the midsixties, Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) power became available. According to Mayor Garry Sampson, they were having a hard time trying to get cities to sign up for the power because it was more expensive then than Utah Power and Light. "The government had put upfront money and they needed help to pay for it. We stepped in and have helped pay for it, and it's been a great thing for us. It was a if. MISS LEHI AND ATTENDANTS.. .Cyndee Crittenden, center, who was crowned Miss Lehi of 1983, is flanked by her attendants Connie Morse, first attendant, left; and Anita Lund, second attendant, right. Girls were awarded trophies, roses, tiarras and cash awards. At Miss Lehi Pageant Cyndee Crittenden crowned bodice. Because all seven entrants were so outstanding, the five judges had a difficult time choosing the finalists. Others performing well were Amy Harding, Cathy Norris, new Miss Lehi was crowned following pageant competition Saturday night Cyndee Kae Crittenden, 19, daughter ofJim and Kae Crittenden, was given the sparkling tiara and royal robe by former queen, Michele Johnson. First runnerup is Connie Morse, daughter of Barbara and Ralph Anderson, Anita Lund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaMar Lund, is second Fran attendant Miss Lehi is a at f f Utah Stated sophomore University where she has been a songleader for two years. Her talent was apparent as she performed a jazz dance to "Latin Odyssey". The hair pretty coed has reddish-blon- d and will be Lehi's entrant in the 1984 Miss Utah Pageant She wore a mountain-climber- s outfit in the sportswear segment of the competition. Her brief message ended with the words, "When you see a man at the top of the mountain you know that he didn't just fall there." Cyndee's evening fashioned .from was gown sparkling red material accented with a flowing Grecian scarf. First attendant Connie Morse, performed a jazz dance to the music "Body Language" and wore an attractive black western outfit in the sportswear competition. She was lovely in the silvery white dress she wore in the evening wear division. Anita Lund, second attendant sang a medley from "My Fair The Clark, and Pam Christiansen. Miss Christiansen won a cash award for selling the most tickets to the pageant Amy Harding proved her dancing ability as she performed a new Dancy." Her evening gown was a dainty white model with ribbon trim. Fran Clark tickled the audience with a spirited ragtime solo on the piano. She was also lovely in a dusty rose evening gown. Pam Christiansen was poised and confident as she sang "The Woman in Me". Her evening gown was styled in a rich emerald color. Cathy Norris wore a deep blue fitted evening gown with ruffle trim and sang an audience-please"Theme from Mahagony". Michelle Becky Johnson, Thatcher and Janet Bateman, 1982 royalty, entertained with special r, numbers competition. during pageant Another highlight was the appearance of sisters Laura and Julie Blacker from Alpine. They two outstanding performed clogging numbers even though one of the girls had walked 18 miles with March of Dimes Marathon that day. Don Zimmerman provided easygoing chatter throughout the Lady" as her talent presentation. Her evening gown was a bright red chiffon with a sequinned empire far-sight- decision1 pageant and proved to be a good emcee. Members of his Dance Factory provided other dance numbers during the pageant including two crowd pleasers from son, Ryan, and his dance partner. They danced a ballroom number and a tap routine The new Miss Lehi won a $250 scholarship from the Miss Lehi Pageant Fund. She was also given a $150 scholarship from Deseret Bank of Lehi. Each, attendant won scholarship from the Pageant and $75 scholarships from Wasatch Bank. The queen's was donated by Dalley's Jewelry, This N That Bridal donated the Shop attendants' tiaras and Roses for Miss Lehi and her attendants were given by Haws Floral. Other gifts to Miss Lehi include a $20 gift certificate from Supreme Racquetball Courts, Lehi City will help with queens wardrobe expenses to the Miss Utah Pageant and Alpine Printing will give each member of the royalty personalized thank-yonine-year-ol- the part of Westring and his council," staled Sampson. "Now Utah Power and Light wants to contract with Western for y ; ' ; Lehi could gain about $73,895 tvFj V'r p new gnto&fax plan, if during thcbmihweeks, "cities and counties throughout the state decide to increase their local option sales tax and agree to a new method of allocating such funds. iThe amount of increase could vary if some cities opt to continue with the percent local present three-fourttax. According to an analysis prepared by the Utah Foundation, a private tax research organization, this Sampson said that renewal of the means hundreds of to Lehi of dollars thousands citizens. Lehi pays approximately eight mills per kilowat hour for power now. If their contract with WAPA is not renewed the city will have to buy Hunter II power at 45 mills per kilowat hour. "Most of the power burned in Lehi is good cheap power. If we lost the contract we'd have to buy power that would cause a drastic raise in consumer rates. This is a critical issue," Sampson said. "We would have to raise rates 189 percent, and consumers couldn't pay it. We've got another problem though. We've signed contracts to purchase power from Utah Association of Municipal Power Systems and IPA. We're obligated to pay for these con- contract tracts. "Although our contract lasts until the negotiations are going on right now for renewal and we'll know in the 1983-8- 4 period whether 1989, u Plan to bring the family and spend Sat afternoon at the annual Scout-O-Ram- a. Opening ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. on the Lehi High School football field. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the concession stand and browse and participate in the many different activities and booths set up for this event. Witness an exciting exhibition by the Special Delivery sky-divin- g estimated decision will have an important bearing on the future finances of these loeahihitsr ' - ; jv The 1983 Utah Legislature enacted legislation which allows cities and counties to raise their local sales tax h percent from three-fourtby s seven-eighthto percent for the next four years and then to a total of one percent beginning July 1, one-eight- 1987. The Foundation report shows that h a percent increase in the local sales tax could produce an one-eight- Scout festivities set notes. Acting as escorts during the pageant were Jeff Peterson, Wade Berry, Kirk Brady and Daniel Herrera. Usherettes were J ana Mitchell, Jennifer Mitchell, Jamie Evans and Heidi Haws. The Pageant committee would like to thank the sponsors of the pageant as well as the Civic Improvement Association for the $150 for the Miss Utah Program See Pageant on page 3 out." City will gain money if new tax plan passes ': d Tri-Cit- on our contract will be renewed." Lehi City Council will mail letters to all Lehi citizens explaining the problems facing the city and asking them to get involved. "We've already contacted our congressmen and the governor for help in this matter," Sampson said. "Lehi's power rates are cheaper than Utah Power and Light's rates and the profits are used for the benefit of Lehi citizens. Utah Power and Light stockholders make the money but in our case the money goes back to Lehi citizens through cheaper power rates. "We've just finished getting our application in and the final decision will come from the office of the Secretary of Energy," he continued. "There will be powerful lobbying groups working to get the cheaper WAPA power. Every citizen has got to help us. Citizen input is drastically important," John Haws, councilman, stated. "The cities that wouldn't buy the WAPA power when the government really needed the help now want to get on the bandwagon. We've helped pay for that project. We feel that we should have first consideration." power. It's not so much that they want the power, as it is to keep us Sky-divin- g from $23,342 increase in Lehi 1984. , . during The analysis also shows that the city could receive an additional $97,191 in local sales tax revenue if it raised the tax and agreed to the new method of allocation. Thus, the city could realize an effective gain of approximately $73,849 under the plan next year. If a city or county increases its tax, however, it must accept a new method of allocation local sales taxes including a possible sharing of such revenues with other local units. At the present time, cities and counties can levy a local sales tax up s to percent and retain all the revenue(minus a small administration charge) which is collected within their boundaries. Under the new law, any unit which raises its taxes must agree to a gradual phasing in of a population factor in the allocation of such funds. Foundation analysts point out that if all local units decide to raise their local sales tax rates by percent and accept the new allocation formula, an additional $13.9 million in local sales taxes would be imposed next year. See Tax on page 3 three-fourth- team as well as a visit o television's Sky-Tw- o helicopter. Remember this is not just for scouts but for everyone in the community. Admission is $1 at the gate. Children age 5 and under and those dressed in scouting uniforms are admitted free. Show your support for Scouting and have a terrific afternoon all at ! the same time. See you at the Channel-tw- Scout-O-Rama- one-eigh- th Board acts to restore public trust By GINA CALDWELL Trust was the general theme of Tuesday's Alpine School Board of Education meeting. It was obvious from meeting's start that the board is attempting to gain back the trust many have said has been lost in recent weeks. "It is imperative that the patrons have trust in the board. We need to know that you are setting policy that is fair and representative of the patrons," said Jan Lewis, regional PTA president. "We, individually and collectively, believe that the postive far outweigh the negative and hope that no one will lose sight of this fact as we attempt to perform the difficult task assigned to the Board of Education," said board President Dr. Richard Heaps in prepared statement. "Our goal is to enhance the quality of education in our schools. We ALPINE SCHOOL BOARD members listen as Board President Dr. Richard Heaps reads a prepared statement at Tuesday evening's board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Richard Sudweeks, Dr. Heaps, Acting believe that you have this same ideal and pledge to you our support as we attempt to work together to accomplish this goal," continued Heaps. "We want you to know that our desire is to make informed, . judicious decisions. We welcome your input during this process," he said. "We want to formalize a procedure which will allow you to voice your concern about issues which come before the board." ' Superintendent Gary Keetch, Nancy Williamson and Dan Fugal. Acting Superintendent Gary decision-makin- g process, the board Keetch told the audience: "Trust recommended reorganizing the will come and is coming to the Board format of the board meetings. of Education. The level is increasing as we continue to open the doors of It was recommended that the two communication. monthly meetings now being con"Let's end the inuendos and ducted by the board on a regular, conflict that has engulfed us. Let's basis be separated according to focus on the students, rally together, function: one to be devoted to and find satisfaction and support for decision making and business, the each other," Keetch continued. other devoted to information In order to streamline the gathering and public input. In other board actions an appointment of auditors was made. In establishing a need for "freshness" and maximum effectiveness, the firm of Gilbert & Stewart were accepted as new auditors by the board. They will serve in this function for three years. " Keetch began the long process of redefining the roles of the superintendent, administrators, and the board. "We must focus on the control of communications both internal and external and clarify the policy making process of the board," he said. The voice of the board must be one voice, not one of the superintendent or the board, but a combination of both, he said. "We must be honest and have an open dialog. We must be professional in procedures," he said. "The superintendent's role should include being spokesman for the district and the board. He should be one who respects, supports and supervises the Board of Education." Board members agreed with Keetch's statement, adding that they would like to see the roles defined in writing. The board approved the proposal and set up a committee that will clarify the goals and roles of the board and administration, review minutes of the past board meetings and make a distinction between policy and administrative matters. Board member Dr. Richard Sudweeks, who is heading the search committee for a new superintendent, reported that no applications had been received for the position that came open when Dr. Max Welcker resigned two weeks ago. Sudweeks outlined nine qualifications for the new superintendent, and jokingly said those qualifications "excluded Orrin Hatch, Frank Arnold, Robert Vet-ter- li and other members of the board" from consideration for the post. Frequent rumors have placed Vetterli, a political science teacher at Brigham Young University, at the top of the list of board's choices to replace Dr. Welcker. Four additional members will be added to the search committee, including representatives from the Alpine Education Association, classified employees and the PTA. The district has set a June 6 deadline for applications for the position. Bids were received and accepted on the Orchard Elementary School in Orem. The near $8 million project is "ready to move now" said general contractors Broderick & Howell who were the low bidders. The completion date is set for Sept. 1, 1984. One concerned parent, Linda W. Fleming of Orem, urged the board to authorize an election to approve a leeway tax to help the district provide increased teacher pay and to decrease the teacher load in the district. Board member, Dr. Richard Sudweeks expressed support of Fleming's proposal and urged the citizens to respond. "We pre all in this together," he |