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Show THE SENTINEL Thursday, Spt 30, 1982 Ptgt 2 W.J. Elementary pioneers modular Jordan School District director of new construction Theron Jaynes was certainly right about one thing: , new ' West The Jordan School does simply Elementary not look like a modular school. Latest reports indicate, the school will receive students on Sept. 28. Before taking a tour of the new facility, located at 7270 S. 2370 W., one envisioned a collection of e trailer units or cracker s. But, West Jordan looks pretty much like other district elementaries in basic design, the only visable difference being the slabs instead of facing of pre-cabrick. box-lik- pre-fab- st Up closer, one notices the fiberglass skirting that runs along the top edge of the outside walls. In places where it has not been installed yet, plywood is partly visable. Once Inside, you'd swear that you're in Just a regular school if it were not for the hollow sound footsteps make due to the crawl beneath the floors. According to Jaynes, the district went the extra mile to the same physical surroundings students would find in other elementaries. "We wanted to design the building so that children will have space te the same school environment they see at other elementaries," he explained, "to make sure it would not detract from the learning experience." The school is equipped with the same facilities as any other school, except that the lunch room will have a serving kitchen only. Lunches will be prepared at another school and brought to West Jordan. West Jordan was built in two phases, the first, which includes se assembling nine classroom poos. Each pod is completely having its own restrooms, teacher work areas, self-containe- all manufactured locally. The firm of Mobile Office Manufacturing in a of or possible park Murray constructed the units at part center. If more community space its plant in Murray and trucked were needed, additional pods could them to the site. After they were also be plugged into West Jordan. facing was installed, the pre-ca"The idea was to avoid a put in place. situation where we would have Jaynes was particularly proud stated of the school's kindergarten area, empty classrooms," Jaynes. "That would be a waste of which was specially designed to taxpayers' money. We built it on accommodate five year okfe. All the westtide because it is here and restroom facilities, counters, to the south that is our prime cabinets, tables, desks, chairs, and book cases are down sized. growth area." miss It all looks good, but will it One could easily noticing the seams in the ceilings, where work? Jaynes said the district is units were fitted together, unless confident the new modular someone were to point them out. constructed facility will meet the Carpeting totally hides the seams needs of its students and will in the floor. present no special problems in innovative operation or maintenance. It is its Despite construction and differences in also cheaper to build. "We like it so well, we've design, the school meets all fire and safety codes. Fire sprinklers, already decided to repeat it," smoke alarms, and one hour fire added Jaynes. location. The brick portion of the building would be left behind as Editor: ., You missed the opportunity of , d, Engineer. Dave Aim. upgrade the dangers of 9000 South, traffic during, the Sept 21 Sandy city council meeting. When asked by the council as to stop on 8000 why the three-wa- y st wardrobe, heating system, and water heater. Four classrooms, able to house a total of 120 rated walls are standard students, are included in each pod. equipment. Provisions are even When it opens, West Jordan will nude for the handicapped. have a student population of 820 - While the school is the first of its students. kind in Utah, the concept has been Each pod was assembled from tried successfully in California, 14' x 60' units that can be moved Arizona, and Colorado. The from place to place on axels and district had to make some changes wheels. Therefore, if the district in the interior, because local finds, 20 years down the line, that it students will not always be able to no longer needs all those hold recess outside during the classrooms in that area, all or part colder months. of the pods can be moved to a new The units used in the school were Throo polico officers promoted firearms, physical fitness, arrest school before becoming a police and fire prevention. McGuire has officer. been with West Jordan for seven Chief Farr also said the and department has hired three years as patrolman investigator. replacement patrol officers, Scott As patrol sargeant, Marty Gamble, Dean Waters and Reed Fairbanks will supervise ail patrol Sharman. These promotions and are done officers, handle citizen complaints hirings, explained Farr, extensive on an procedure testing and problems between officers. . Fairbanks is excited . about his at an assessment center. The of selection have been Brown, who had been in law promotion, however, he notes he techniques used in governmental hirings for enforcement for fifteen years, said will miss being a resource office in several years but is just starting to he was excited about the change of the schools. "I am looking to career which included the different challenges that I've be used here. "Each person," be stated, "is of fradulent never had and I feel the challenges investigation looked at separately and they are travelers checks but said it was are necessary because of the and assessed on how difficult to walk away from chance to grow but I'll miss the evaluated they act in certain situations. For ..' something which he had dedicated schools." example, each candidate is asked so much time and had worked so how as Fairbanks they would act in real life Replacing hard to satisfy public needs. resource officer will be Cpl. when an upset person is given a Just completing a degree in Stringer. Her Job entails teaching ticket" In addition to role play, they are management, Brown is also a two periods in high school and be where has and the computer expert required to complete a five page elementary representing Police the middle schools as Officer research paper on crime Academy helped to and other (POST) agencies Friendly. She will also assist with prevention techniques, must score stolen bicycles and the stranger-dang- well on a written exam and must develop computer packages. over Lt. McGuire will take and crime prevention undergo evaluation by superiors. Brown's duties of staff services programs to the schools. which includes records, dispatch, Although, the promotion is new, services, Cpl. Stringer comes well qualified support budget, training, crime watch, explorers, since she has taught elementary West Jordan Public Safety Director Kal Farr has announced the promotion of three officers, Lt Ken McGuire, Sgt. Marty Fairbanks and Cpt. Julie Stringer. The promotions are a result of a vacancy created when Lt. Kent Brown left the department to become the manager of Claims Review at American Express. f er s : hearing Sandy City Traffic ' ,-- r South at the railroad tracks adjacent to ISO East has not been removed now mat the railroad has installed automatic signal arms to warn motorists of .approaching trains, Mr Aim brought out the . room, is the constructed with brick. . Storm sewers and asphalt work were also part of the first phase. The second phase consisted of multi-purpo- Lotfors Totho Editor following points: 1) Commuter traffic has to get onto 802) South to reach the freeway; 2) 700 East traffic onto 9000 South is saturated; 3) 150 East was developed as an alternate route for commuters to reach 8000 South; 4) The 8000 South commuters' habit of totally ignoring lateral traffic and never stopping to allow Oat traffic to get onto 9000 South has W.J. proven so - dangerous that it necessitated putting in a three-wa- y stop; S) The improved railroad crossing signals do not cancel the continued need for this three-wa- y stop at ISO East and 8000 South; as "Jaguar and 6) Without engineer Aim proclaims JaguarOct Day it 1 Proclaiming the West Jordan City emphasized, Day," Council is encouraging residents and businesses to support West Jordan High students in their homecoming activities. "This is the first Homecoming for West Jordan High," explained Mayor Dennis Randall, "and the city council desires to show their students in support establishing worthwhile traditions and it encourages local residents and businesses to do the same." Student body officers accepted the resolution which the council passed unanimously and Assistant Principal Robert Sproul said a lot of activities were planned throughout the week. "Thursday we are having an assembly with a well known band and that evening we are having a pep rally where the Homecoming Queen will be announced." future accidents would be imminent considering the continued dangerous driving habits of 8000 South commuters, In other words, 8000 South traffic was so dangerous mat to protect cars from other cars, a three-wa-y stop was put on ISO East and 8000 South. Because it continues to remain equally dangerous, that three-wa- y stop will be left as is. Mayor Smith's safety "expert" Dave Aim should stop talking out both sides of his mouth. If 8900 South is so dangerous that it merits a three-wa- y stop on 150 East to protect cars from other cars, then it certainly merits two crossing guards to protect 170 grade schoolers from those same cars, And if 8000 South isn't dangerous enough to merit that second crossing guard, then it certainly isn't dangerous, enough to merit a Friday's activities, weather three-wa-y stop on 150 East And permitting, will feature the Jesus why does Sandy city consistently Jambouree which will include games and food booths at the south end of the football field. Clubs and organizations are providing a dunking machine, pie throwing and possibly a mechanical bull. At 3 p.m. the Jaguars meet Bear River for the traditional football game and following the game at 8 p.m. is the Homecoming Dance. worry about cars more man kids? Speaking as a human being, that is a threatening trend for the future of us all. Public safety is not a game and Mayor Smith and his gaggle of "expert" geese should stop wising off and start wising up. Sincerely yours, sWiltoJoosten ,' Editor: It is often said that the least responsive branch of government is on the local basis. I truly believe it, especially with Midvale's form of government where the elected city council and mayor can hide behind their hired city administrator. Why do we allow this? - , For a case in pointj have been trying since around 1885 to have the sidewlak in front of my home repaired or replaced. This dates back at least to when the late Mickey Ross was councilman in chargeof the streets department. I talked to him and to some of his the successors, including incumbent in charge of streets, all to no avail. They all promise to 'check into it' and get back to me, but I am still awaiting my first return phone call from any of them. I have written to our current City Administrator with this problem, giving him not only my address, but two phone numbers where he can reach me, if only to tell me to forget it Again, no reply. . I have called repeatedly to City Hall to talk with the engineer or whoever on the city payroll would bead up the crew which might do the work. Of course, no reply. I have even patched up part of the concrete myself, but the thing needs to be replaced. I was, earlier this summer, informed by Mr Vincent that the work would be basis with the paid for on a city. I guess, in view of their recent decision regarding this type of 50-5- 0 g it matter, they are until next year, when the bill is all stone-wallin- mine. And so, we come again to my first question: Why do we have five elected coundlmen and an elected mayor, when all they seem to do is hire someone else, at our expense, to make most of their decisions? And who is, by the very nature of his hiring and position, totally unresponsive to the very people who ultimately pay his salary? Why don't we Just elect a e mayor, ' Xai: th city administrator's salary),' with the firm provision that be not hire a At least then, we someone have leading our might in who lives the city dty, and who citizens a would owe its little allegiance, rather than the total indifference which we now seem to get for our money. Sincerely, full-tim- n? tax-payi- 7sDeanL.Massey CnnHtHflteS DniniOnS rr"Vw FINANCIAL FOCUS Who are tho playors? John Barrett Our lives are complicated by change. Inflation, taxation, risk, the economy all things that our well being financial impact change constantly. Many of these changes have made families feel their hopes, dreams, hard work, and successes are in Jeopardy. Further accentuating the impact of change are the complex rules by which our society is governed. To responsibly understand and manage these rules, we have become a nation of specialists a scenario that will necessarily have to persist, as we see it, forever after. Most Americans harbor the attitude that professional advisors are a luxury only the wealthy can afford. What they frequently overlook is the fact that their current "inflated" incomes are driving them into the tax brackets of the "wealthy." Change and complexity are now so intense that guidance through the labyrinths of law, economics, taxation, employee benefits, investments, estate transference, and the many other considerations that influence our financial progress, is imperative if any degree of safety . and growth is to be realized. Assuming acceptance of this premise, it would seem timely to establish the "players" that should, in whole or in part, constitute a person's financial advisory team. For purposes of this article, we'll only attempt a statement of the various professionals that complement financial development, with an elaboration of their credentials, disciplines, and selection criteria delayed to future articles. 1. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) 2. SEC Registered Investment Advisor 3. NASD Registered PrincipalRepresentative 4. Chartered Financial Consultant (CFC) 5. Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 6. Lawyer (JD, LL.M.) estate flnd tax pflnnng phfltfa 7. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) tax planning emphasis 8. IRS Enrolled Agent 9. Real Estate Specialist (GRI, CRB, CCIM.CRS) 10. Enrolled Actuary Next article "What Is -Planner?" Certified Financial A Dix Holt McMullin, candidate for the state senate, indicates that mere are some key issues that voters will need to decide at the November election. Proposition 1 includes the following: Residential Property Exemption Current property tax laws and have prompted procedures concerns that home owners carry a disproportionate share of the property tax load. The Utah the Constitution prohibits from directly Legislature addressing these questions. In addition, current laws governing residential property taxes are being challenged to court If these challenges are successful, under Constitution the present residential property tax payers may - be required to pay significantly higher property taxes. The amendment will allow sessions. We have a right to know Kim Bunungham why decisions are made. In fact filed a bill which would have our Legislature forces all other .stopped closed-doo- r caucuses on the Legislature to reduce property public bodies in Utah to meet Capitol Hill. My opponent voted taxes on residential property up to openly while excluding itself from "no" on that bill. I &sagree. You 45 percent of the property's value. the same requirement! have a right to know. The Legislature has already During mis year's session, Rep. Paul Thompson passed a law to implement the residential property exemption at a 25 percent level. Enactment of mis measure, however, is tied to the passage of Proposition 1 by the Jordan Volloy Sontinol voters. If the amendment is defeated, the residential property tax exemption will not take effect More next week on other parts of the proposition. Kldvals Ssntlnsl, Inc. Continuing the Mid vale Sentinel, a weekly newspaper established In 1925, published every Thursday by Sentinel Newspapers at 125 W. Center Street, Mldvale, Utah 84047. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Jordan Valley One issue upon which my opponent and I differ concerns whether state lawmakers should be allowed to meet in closed-doopolitical "caucus" sessions, or whether those meetings should be Sentinel, P.O. 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