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Show UUh PTC33 A 330C. 467 Sa.st 400 Couth City, Ut . Celt Lak 34LU . . .see editorial on page Mayor candidates MEET Power project on Diamond Fork will set poor water policy precedent . V CANDIDATES 2 candidates . . .see page V Thursday, October Vol. 5 No. 39 s $1 - r r. , -- v . ,4 V .. I , 6, 1983 50 decide the future for Lehi's library . . .see page b citvdounTiT THE You can help SPP nncfa 1 12 s cents a single copy " t Council bond resolution will dig new well p IB .' The Lehi City Council passed a bond resolution to sell bonds to the Utah State Safe Water Drinking Committee for a new well in Lehi. The action took place in last week's meeting. Interest rate was 7.324 for a period. The meeting also served as a public hearing to allow public input as to whether the well should be drilled, its location, and if the loan from the state should be accepted. No one was present to comment or protest on the resolution. City Engineer Lorin Powell told 4 the council that "the city is nothing without water. It s hfeblood is its water supply. You can build all the pipelines and reservoirs but they're no good unless you have an adequate them." st one othft (treat .which concerned parents in mer twg facilities for teaching science classes. High School was ClassHas-Waaequa- te '"3je School District Friendship bridges barriers of Citizens discuss goalsproblems for junior high and high school By BETTY FOWLER Lehi citizens had a chance to speak their piece at the Booster Club Meeting held last Thursday at the high school. Richard Sudweeks, representing the Alpine School District Board of Education, Dr. Charles Lloyd, Lehi School District administrator, and Neil Christensen, Lehi High School principal, listened to the concerns expressed by parents and were given the opportunity to answer questions and state the board's goals. Kent Davis, president of the Booster Club, welcomed over 150 people attending and invited them to become members of the Booster Club. He introduced Kaye Peterson, chairman of the Lehi Advisory Council and member of the Boundary Committee. Inadequate space, problems with electrical outlets, one gymnasium serving both boys and girls, fire hazards, noise factors and the fact that the ninth grade was not included at the junior high, were all problems at the Lehi Junior High School according to Mrs. Peterson. She asked that citizens be unified in their common goal for better schools and education for their children. "We need to have facts, not hearsay in presenting our case," she said. Lehi-Highla- Highland boy killed on 4 U-7- A Highland boy was killed on Wednesday night of last 4 on his week as he crossed bicycle. The victim was identified by police as Justin Jensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jensen. Alpine Police Officer David McManas said the accident occurred at 9 p.m. as the youth was riding south on 4 near Hidden Hollow Drive, and turned west to cross the highway. He was struck by a southbound vehicle driven by Wendy Folkman, 20, of American Fork. U-7- U-7- Principal Christensen told of his support for the high school and its activities. He okayed the Booster Club's marquee project saying, "volleyball games, golf matches and other events are some of the best kept secrets in town. A marquee would help to let the public know of these events." According to Christensen there are approximately 725 students attending Lehi High School at the present time. He said that students moved into the building 25 years ago from the present junior high building. The six specific objectives set by the administration for Lehi High School is to raise the image of Lehi High School. He assured those present that he is not speaking negatively about the school, "but it can always be improved." He expressed a need to raise the of the students and to work with parents and students to improve test scores. "Parents need to help the school emphasize to the students the importance of testing." : Christensen said that parents can help with attendance. "When they're absent it has an impact on their grades." He stated that the school has a d activity good will also have a "We program. soccer program this spring." self-estee- well-rounde- Concerns about Lehi Junior High were expressed by Sudweeks. He said that everyone is faced with a growth problem in the district, the schools are growing by 1500 every year and the district hasn't been able to keep up with the growth. He said that a new elementary in northeast Orem will be completed in about a month and the new junior high in northeast Orem will be completed next fall. "We haven't decided where the next school will be. No decision has been made on it. We will be getting a report where the most critical needs are, then the board will make a decision. It's in the future, but we do have some constraints," he said. Neil Young spoke of the fire danger at the Lehi Junior High School. He said that many lives could have been lost if a fire at the last year hadn't been school detected and put out immediately. "Let's not wait until lives are lost before something is done about the fire hazards there," he said. Charlie Lux explained that there are no facilities for handicapped children at the junior high. Joe Shelton named seven areas where Lehi Junior High is not up to standard, such as fire hazards at the junior high, physical inconvenience (exits, in case of fire), supply of water to fill Powell said that back in the early sixties there were some farsighted people in the city government who filed applications for the water rights and "it's encumbent upon us to protect those water rights from being lost." Bids for drilling the 500 have been advertised and the contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder. Powell estimates the drilling completion of the well will take from six months to a year. This additional source of culinary water will prevent water shortages in case another well should fail, and will provide for future growth of the community. ten-ye- HJPSSJF CLASSt Lehi Junior e renonte 3 program limitations, language and custom lack of curriculum, future overcrowding, no ninth grade at the school, and lack of an equal opportunity for Lehi students. Brent Fox asked about alternative plans for an extended school year. "There's no way we can continue to meet growing needs the way we have done in the past (through building). We're having a study schools and the done on year-roun- d study committee will make a report on year-roun- d schools in November," answered Sudweeks. Lehi's change to 3A alignment was a concern of Ralph Price. "I can't see any advantages," he said. Kenny Norris said, "If they're not going to change the boundaries then put us back in 2A. It's tough to see our kids get the heck beat out of them every week." The gifted program at the junior high school was praised by David Cox. "We should have some continuity of the program on into high school," he said. Sudweeks explained that the upgrading of the curriculum by way of the eight-bloc- k program was helping with that. Blake Evans concluded by saying, "All we're asking for is equality for our children." They've bridged the Atlantic Ocean, thousands of miles, a language barrier, and they've brought the United States and West Germany just a little bit closer. The bridge isn't one of steel or cable, there was no diplomatic encore on either side, just generosity on both sides of the ocean and a huge dose of real friendship. Iast year Phebe Innes, by way of a Friendship Force Tour, found herself a guest in the home of Gerhardt and Wilma of West Berlin. The trio realized they had much in common. First of all there was no generation gap, they're about the same age. They have a curiosity about other nations and peoples, and they are generous, outgoing, and happy folks. With those things in common, their friendship came easily and naturally. Gerhardt n and Wilma were to delightful hosts, according Phebe, they saw to it that there was never a dull moment during Phebe's stay at their home. This year, Phebe returned the favor. The West German couple has been guests at the Innes home for nearly a month and their travel itinerary while here would stagger a lesser tourist They haven't missed a trick. This isn't their first trip stateside. They visited the Eastern seaboard four years ago but in their broken English they admit, "We like Utah best." That's probably because they've seen most of it Phebe gave them the use of her car and they've taken advantage opportunity of to this golden the all see attractions: Bryce and Zions Lake Glen Canyons, Mead, Canyon, Park City, Bear Lake. at amazed the They're mountains and valleys, they loved Bear Lake and the motor boat ride. see Friendship page 3 I II ' Hospital sees cornea transplant was made at the History American Fork Hospital on Sept 22 when the first cornea transplant was performed at the hospital. Bennett "Dix" Davis, a long time resident of American Fork, received the transplant about 10 a.m. on Sept 22, shortly after being notified a donor cornea was available and the operating team mobilized. By that evening, Mr. Davis was doing well with his new cornea and was resting transplant comfortably in the hospital. He continues to do well, hospital officials say, and his vision is improving daily. He was able to read 2060 on the eye chart one week following surgery and will soon be able to work at Geneva Works of U.S. Steel Mr. Davis had noticed a gradual decrease in his vision over the past several because of years keratoconus a disease which affects the shape of the cornea resulting in progressive astigmatism and blurring. His vision had deteriorated to the point that his right eye was not very useful and it was determined a transplant was indicated. He was placed on the waiting list at the Utah Lions Eye Bank and had to wait for a cornea donor suitable for the transplant Unlike most organ transplants, the success rate is extremely high with corneal transplants. The success rate is around 70 to 90 percent, according to Dr. Jesse N. staff the M.D., Hunsaker, ophthalmologist at the American Fork Hospital. Unfortunately, however, Dr. Hunsaker added, "the wait for a transplant is sometimes quite long. Many people just don't think about donating their corneas. If they knew how much it would help others to see, then I'm sure that they would donate." WILMA AND GERHARDT visit at the Pliebe Innes home. |