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Show O 467 ASSOC. UTAH - JWW 84111 OT LAKE. SALT Single Copy E Volume 3, Number 37 For Fiscal 25c Thursday, May 28, 1987 A Green Sheet Publication - 1987-8- 8 $425,000 More In Cuts Approved By School Board SANDY. Further cuts in the Jordan School District's proposed 1987-8- 8 budget were approved by the the School Board during Tuesday night's meeting. The cuts, including "personnel and program adjustments," totalled $425,000. If the districts' elementary music prgram is moved to a "before of after school" program, $167,000 in savings would be added for a total of $592,400. . Added to the $370,000 cuts made at the May 12 meeting, the total money saved in the '87-8- 8 budget would be approximately $962,400. Broken down into individual items, the cuts included the Elimination of the Homework Hotline service for a savings of $18,000. Moving the Home and Hospital program to a school-base- d program rather than a district-base- d program, saving $8,000. Adjusting the Nursing Porgram e e nurses to one from five nurses (the and two part-tim- e two part-tim- e would be eliminated in 1988-8- 9 ) , saving $80,000. Changing some computer equipment to reduce maintenance costs in Data Processing, saving $40,000. Consoladating of the central warehouse and school supply warehouse will reduce personnel, full-tim- full-tim- $33,400. Eliminating music teacher specialist positions by reassinging teachers to classrooms, not filling the computer teacher specialist position and eliminating one resource aid possition per school (68 total positions) for a combined savings of $246,000. Board member Donald Carpenter made the motion to approve the cuts "painful as it is." The motion passed byunamimousvote. On a happier note, five administrative openings within the district were filled. Nanette Noble was appointed as Administrator of Personnel, Owen Harrison was named North Area Director, Beverly Lloyd was transferred from Coor sometime in August. dinator of Special Programs to Coordinator of Chapter One, Sherri Earlier in the meeting, a bid of Wasden was named as Curriculum $132,859.63 was from Horner FloorConsultant of Gifted and Talented ing Company was accepted for the and Staff Development, and Douglas installation of a wood gymnasium Anderson was selected as the new floor at Alta high school. Whittenburg also took time to exprincipal at Alta high school. Anderson will replace Glen Beere, who is plain a proposal for the district's leaving to take over the position of .elementary string music program. executive secretary for the Utah According to input from George Welch, the district's Fine Arts conHigh School Activities Association. sultant, the program would be movDuring the Superintendent's Report, Raymond Whittenburg ed to a before school mode, based in reported to the board that the new a number centers across the district, Crescent View middle school is for although its hoped it could be evenall intents and purposes ready. tually extended to all elementary Heartland elementary will be ready schools. the first week in June and Jordan Participating students would pay Ridge is expected to be completed a $30 per quarter fee in advance, Totalling Over $25,000 t " Green Sheet Staff Writer MIDVALE. Some residents here will be getting much needed help in rehabilitating their homes as a result of a vote by the City Council Tuesday night. The council unanimously approved loan applications by residents living on East LaSalle Drive, Pioneer Street and Princeton Street. The money for these loans will come from the federal Community Development block grant. The East LaSalle Drive loan will amount to $3,300. The Pioneer Street loan will amount to $8,957, while the Princeton Street loan will amount to approximately $13,300. John Godfrey was present at the council meeting to educate council members on what the guidelines are for disbursing these loans. Godfrey is with the Salt Lake County Housing Authority. Council members expressed to and garbage from Dimple Dell regional park. At 8 a.m. Saturday, volunteers will sites to meet at 15 begin the task of hauling old tires, abandoned couches, refrigerators Jordan Sentinel Published weekly by Diversified Suburban Newspapers, Inc. 155 E. 4905 South Murray, Utah 84107 USPS (ISSN 8750 4707) Second Class Postage Paid At Salt Lake City, Utah . 456-38- 0 Postmaster: Send Address Changes TO GREEN SHEET 155 East 4905 South Murray, Utah 84107 Subscription Rate: $12 Per Year 50 percent below the median income for Salt Lake County are eligible for "pay back" loans that must Godfrey a desire to spread the rehabilitation loan money around the city as much as possible. Godfrey said the Housing Authority's first come, first serve policy and the fact that all deficiencies must be improved in each home that is approved hampers this objective. The council had previously contemplated providing money to repair only those parts of homes that are in critical need of repair. Godfrey said the Department of Housing and Urban Development recognizes this method as a "band aid" approach. He said the department's objective is to bring homes back to the condition they were in when originally built. and members' pleased Godfrey answered council questions regarding whether his department thoroughly checks out the eligibility of applicants. He said a thorough analysis, similar to the kind banks conduct, is carried out. People with incomes between 20 Volunteer Effort Slated To Clean Up Dimple Dell SANDY. A volunteer effort is being organized here to remove clutter - ' -- ww , - t t Midvale City Housing Rehabilitation Program Provides Three New Loans by Rusty Quails ."m although that payment could be broken down into smaller installments. Certificated employees would be paid $13.50 per hour and classified $11. Board member Linda Neff had two concerns about the program. First she hoped it would be flexible enough to permit schools to set it up as after school program if they preferred. Secondly, she wondered about whether the district would include a fee waiver for hardship cases. Whittenburg said that there would be no problem in allowing schools that so desired to set the program up after school. However, he noted that Continued on page 5 and construction debris from the park. John Shakula, a representative of the Citizens for the Preservation of Dimple Dell Park, said draft horses will be used to pull abandoned cars out of the heavy growth in the bottom of the park. Then, in early June the Utah National Guard will use helicopters to remove the cars from the park, he said. The Sandy Chamber of Commerce and the Sandy Exchange club will provide lunch for volunteer workers. Entertainment will also be provided, Shakula said. "There are two reasons for the cleanup," he said. "The first is sinv pie the park needs it. The second reason is to show what a group of - be paid back with interest. Individuals whose income falls below 50 percent of the median income on these loans, but they must be paid back upon the sale of the home. In responding to a query as to how loan amounts are determined, Godfrey said more than one bid is derived on each project. He added that estimates by the loan applicants may not exceed 10 percent of the Housing Authority's estimates. Godfrey said the purpose of the program is to encourage people to take pride in their community. "We want them to take pride in Midvale," he said, adding he is with this city's im- provements over the last 10 years. "I've seen a great improvement in Midvale and would like to continue to see that," he said. After the council approved the rehabilitation loan applications, Councilman JoAnri Seghini said she felt good about the approvals because, though they are located in the newer part of town, they are all older homes. Members of the council had previously expressed concern that none of the loan applications were by residents living in the older (west) part of town. The council received an word in parting from Godfrey. He said there currently is renter rehabilitation and commercial rehabilitation money available. Mayor Everett Dahl noted that landlords whose apartments have been shut down by the city's building inspection team could get back into Police Investigate Hit-And-R- Case un MIDVALE. Police officers here are continueing their investigation auto accident a Salt a dedicated volunteers can ac- Thursday that left to his head and with Lake injuries in We believe preserving complish. and protecting the natural beauty of right arm. According to police reports, the Dimple Dell. victim's car was stopped in the outer "Volunteerism is an untapped resource which can play a major northbound lane on Holden Street at role in the future of Dimple Dell 7200 So. The suspect's car, described as a black or dark blue Monte Carlo, regional park as a natural recreation area, at the same time taking approached from the south and much of the burden of the park's struck the victim's car at a high rate maintenance off the shoulders of of speed. The impact of the collision caused county taxpayers." Shakula said more than 400 people both vehicles to cross the northhave already volunteered for the bound traffic lane and over the safe cleanup. Others wishing to volunteer ty island. The victim's car came to or rest on the top of the island, facing may call 2 The cleanup is being sponsored by eastbound. the Citizens for the Preservation of The suspect's car, after the colliDimple Dell Park and Salt Lake sion went north toward 7200 So. and onto County. 571-084- into 571-960- 5. In Sandy $ a r : " ' i, , " operation with this assistance. Godfrey said persons interested in applying for assistance in either area may contact him at the Housing Authority office. Smoking To Be Restricted SANDY. The City Council here has come up with a proposed ordinance that restricts smoking in certain areas of city buildings. Under the ordinance, smoking will be prohibited in all areas of the City Hall, all areas of buildings owned by the city, except in designated smoking areas that will be set up. areas "Smoking-permitted- " will not include any area in which a fire or safely hazard exists, common areas, including elevators, hallways, stairways, lobbies, waiting rooms, copier rooms, mail rooms, conference rooms, training rooms, reception areas, lounges, customer service areas and restrooms. Also excluded without from smoking-permitte- d areas are private offices adequate ventilation, classrooms and conference rooms, computer areas and any other area not specifically designated as "smoking permitted." The ordinance takes effect upon publication. Room To Spare OVER THE TOP . . . West Jordan pole vaulter Curt Douglas clears the bar at 14-- 0 in 4A track finals on Saturday. Douglas ended up fourth in this event in action staged at Weber State College. Good Neighbor Program - WJ Yard Cleanup Encouraged WEST JORDAN. Residents are being asked to be on the lookout for other "Good Neighbors" who will be surveying the city tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday for residents involved in cleanup or yard improvement projects. The first "Good Neighbor Days" will kick off on Thursday evening with the West Jordan Junior Miss Pageant, then Friday afternoon, residents should have their cleanup or yard projects under way. A dinner with entertainment for area residents is being sponsored Friday evening by the committee and coordinated through West Jordan high. Tickets for the event may be obtained at the high school or by contacting Chamber of Commerce director Craig Dearing at 566-360- Good Neighbor committee members will travel throughout the city Saturday morning handing out " surprises to residents "caught participating in yard and community beautification projects. A Saturday evening picnic at the main park will event. Prizes highlight the three-da- y and awards for selected beautification projects will be awarded to local residents that evening. Regardless of the degree of participation, committee organizers are encouraging all residents to support the Good Neighbor Days and exemplify the city theme "West Jordan, Home of the Good Neighbor. ' ' Planners Turn Down Church Ball Field Request SALT LAKE. The arguments contained some familiarity Tuesday as County Planning Commission members considered then rejected a request from the LDS church to build a ball diamond next to a stake center in the southeast part of the county. Proponents of the diamond, citing lack of recreation facilities provided by the county, backed the church request to locate the diamond at 9880 So. 3100 East. Nearby homeowners, however, objected to the closeness of the diamonds and claimed that the large numbers of people present for games would disrupt the peace and quiet of the area. Commission members, citing the small size of the property, went along with the homeowners and denied the request. Opponents also presented a petition containing 16 names of homeowners opposed to the project. also Commissioners gave proval to plans for carepreschool at 1180 ap- a E. day 10600 South, to be run by Marilyn Larson. In zoning matters, the commission held a hearing on a request from Fort Union Management Co. to to rezone from and R-l-- some 23 acres at 9400 So. 3000 East. - Police Tackle Sex Abuse Problem cases. It takes a great deal of time to get Green Sheet Staff Writer the young person to trust the officer, she explains. The officers are involved all every step of the way from incrosses SANDY. Sexual abuse - economic, religious, vestigation to court and then afterboundaries ward. racial, educational. "The children and their families It is a subject often in the news put their ultimate trust in you. You now, but one which most believe will have to be available, you can't just not touch them. But as officers in the Sandy Police cut them off," she continues. "Many don't understand the amount Department's juvenile division people in readily admit, there are many cases of time involved these cases." One of her greatedst frustrations in the city. Investigatino of sexual is with parents who will not listen to abuse cases is a process. As Patty Smalley, juvenile their children. Often she says there officer, explains, "It isn't like taking is a denial that there is a problem. Or the parents blame the child or a burglary report." She is a trained social worker as won't believe him.. It is absolutely necessary that well as a police officer. Her primary duties involve the investigation of parents let their kids know they will sexual and physical abuse cases. listen to ttiem and believe them if a But Smalley is not the only one problem does arise, she says. of"Every victim I've worked with handling them; all the juvenile ficers at times investigate these that is verbal has told me they have by Lynda L. Hansen time-consumi- TAKING AIM ON ABUSE . . . Sandy police dectectlve W.L. Jeffery, Mike Fahey and Pottl Smalley review caie with Sgt. Bob Wright. The officers are among those from the Sandy Police Department which work on cases involving physical and sexual abuse of children. They also perform abuse prevention courses In the schools. tried to tell someone. The kids think they have told and when their parents don't react, they think then that what is happening to them must be okay." If they suspect something is wrong she urges parents to ask the children. Most often the child will tell. Don't assume you understand without clarifying. "Listen to what kids are saying. A lot of times they're saying, I don't want to go to the babysitters for a reason. Don't just assume you know why your child is saying it." All too often children blame themselves for what happens. They believe the perpetrator picked them because he or she knew they were bad. Most often people believe it is girls who are abused sexually the most. However, a study of 550 general population prison inmates in Colorado indicated they admitted molesting 10,000 boys versus 1,000 girls, she says. Smalley notes it is very hard for boys to admit because the culture has led them to believe it is not macho. Juvenile officer Warren Jef-fer- y adds that often daughters and mothers have closer relationships while the boys don't have that with their fathers. Smalley continues it is typical when a boy has been abused, the father turns on the boy and blames him, often thinking his son is a homosexual. If the famale is the perpetrator, it can be even worse for the boy to admit, she says. Children more susceptible to abusers include children who are loners, who spend a lot of time on their own, the children who don't fit in. Those abusers can easily pick out these youth. They then give them the attention the children crave and Continued on page 5 |