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Sunday November 1978 19 Trip, Bus Purchase Juab Board Mulls Audit, Band By MARILYN KEYTE - The Juab School District NEPHI met with a school band delegation a bus purchasing consultant, and reviewed audit findings at the regular monthly session Kay Bassett, high school music in structor along with a delegation of parents of band students met with the board to request approval for out of state travel for band members Mr. Bassett stated that information had been gathered concerning an opband to perportunity for his form a concert at Knotts Berry Farm and give a marching performance at Disneyland Tour arrangements were outlined for the board citing the need for a 10 to one ratio for chaperones the necessity for being excused of one day's schooling and the cost per person According to information received. $135 per person would mostly cover expenses with the exception of two meals Students would be allowed to bring $15 additional for spending money if they desired The proposed date of departure would be April 11. 1979. and Mr Bassett stated this would give band members five months to raise funds on both an individual and combined effort. Parents in attendance backed this proposal unanimously. Board members voted to approve the travel request plus the one day's excused absence. They also voted to pay Mr. Bassett s expense for the trip. The board members requested they be kept advised of funding progress, so that at a later date they would be able to review the situation. If sufficient numbers of band members were unable to avail themselves of the trip to support the quality of performance, the possibility was cited that a cancellation might have to be made. Because of the need for an additional bus for district use, Glen Bryson met with the board to answer questions as to the most economical type of bus to purchase, diesel or gasoline engine. It was Mr. Bryson's opinion that use of diesel engines in cold climates caused some difficulty. At 30 degrees below zero most diesel engines require a starting aid. They also are slower to heat for passengers, he said. It was also pointed out that a bus of 84 seats would not be comparable to engines used for trucking and would have a lower mileage lifetime. In comparison w.th gas usage, he cited gasoline engines averaged six miles per gallon whereas diesel engines averaged nine miles per gallon Economically he felt a diesel bus must be used for a minimum of 20.000 miles per year to be worthwhile Since the Juab School District now has gasoline engine buses in operation, the maintenance of a different type bus would also be a factor Board members voted to stay with the gasoline engine bus and asked that Supt Clark Newell advertise for bids for an 84 - passenger gasoline engine bus with an automatic transmission Bids will be opened at the next board meeting on Dec 20. Audit results prepared by an mdepen dent auditing firm. Robison. Hili and Company of Salt Lake City, was reviewed by the board The audit covered the period from July 1. 1977, to June 30, 1978 The over-al- l budget of total assets showed $30,56 1 51 unappropriated surTht audit firm stated, plus for 1977-7In our opinion the affairs of the Juab School District have been honestly conducted and carefully maintained.' In reviewing enrollment in the district, Superintendent Newell said 1,064 students were currently attending district schools. Percentage of attendance at the end of the first quarter was 96.2 per cent. Mr. Newell said a state review of Utah school districts indicated Juab had a 3.27 per cent gain in attendance last year. This is in agreement with district records and was felt to be a manageable rate of growth. Using this rate of growth and expected kindergarten enrollment in the foreseeable future, Mr. Newell felt that adequate facilities would be available into the 1987-8school year. However, it was noted that prospects for the building of the Intermountain Power Plant in the Delta area forecast for 1985 could well cause an influx of students in the Juab schools. An estimated peak employment at the plant is set at 2,520 employees. In accordance with a request of board members, Mr. Newell presented a review of hours spent out of the classroom by special groups. The study, which included assemblies, plays, cultural presentations, athletic (both by team members and studentbody attendance at games), FFA, etc., showed as of the first quarter that almost equal time was given to the various areas. Board member Lawrence Brough re quested the study continue for the remainder ol the year so members could get an over-ai- l picture of out of class time spent Mr Newell stated that construction emphasis was being put on the Middle School at the new school complex It was hoped that the is still in operation but might be included in this new ruling according to President Howarth It was noted that only five crosswalks which are located in a three block area in downtown Nephi are in existence to help pedestrian crossings the entire length of the city of Nephi This combined witn the high rate of automobiles moving through the city due to the temporary end of just north of Nephi was felt to be a dangerous situation tor residents and students alike One fatality occurred a block north of the high school campus this month on Highway 91 Mr Howarth urged the board to support him in further meetings with DOT officials to see what can be done to protect those having to cross this highway Dean Shaw met with board members to report on a Vocational Education survey being initiated by the State Mr. Shaw said the staffing of committees was now underway and that Leon Pex-toof Nephi has been appointed as vice president of a group of Six County people asked to participate Plans are for the appoinieu committee members to brainstorm as to the possibilities and future needs in the vocational area. Following this public input will be requested as well Then a comparison with the desirable vocational level will be made with existing programs and ways found to upgrade education in the areas as needed. The purpose of the study, as Mr. Shaw understood it, was to prepare Utah students to fill the approximately 80 per cent of jobs available in the state The ultimate goal is to eliminate having to import anyone from outside the state, and to have Utahns fill all available jobs. The last study made in this area was made in 1964 The current study would be scheduled to be completed in 1985. In other business a letter of thanks was noted from LaVon Jones, VISTA representative, for the opportunity given old folks of the area to attend school functions with a half price fee card. She stated 157 cards had been issued. An travel request was approved for Dr. Kirk Wright, Juab High 132 building could be utilized at the beginnschool year to ease ing of the 1978-7the crowded situation at the Nephi Elementary school Grades six. seven, and eight would be housed in this building A meeting has been set up by Superintendent Newell in which the school board will meet with both Nephi City and Juab County officials The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the possibility of one or both of these government bodies using the soon - to be vacated Juab High School campus Board President Boyd Howarth said it was his understanding that Juab County Commissioners and Nephi City officials were interested in having a study made of the facilities before any-firdecision would be made. Mr Howarth felt it would be desirable to initiate such a study as soon as possible so that a smooth transition of the facilities could be made if a firm decision could be arrived a. In Mr. Howarth's estimation an empty building attracted vandalism and he hoped this could be avoided Board members voted unanimously to seek public input on the use or possible disposition of the building before any finalization was made with any group or interested parties "We made this pledge to the public at the time of our bond election.'' said Mr. Howarth. "and since it is a building belonging to the taxpayers. I feel we must consider their feelings concerning any disposition of the old buildings. " Mr. Howarth also reported that he had been informed by Department of Transportation (DOT) officials that the presently located flashing light a block north of the high school campus located adjacent to Highway 91 was to be removed 8 n According to DOT officials this type light warning was no longer authorized. Another light which was located at the south of the high school campus has already been removed and gives no warning to motorists arriving from the south of the school crossing. A third light at 400 East near the Nephi Elementary school on Highway of U.S. Senator Jake Garn has charged that the Carter Administration "is ignoring Congress and endangering this nation" by its failure to present an adequate plan for reducing the vulnerability of U.S. ICBMs to a Soviet attack. "In the the Soviets will have the capability of knocking out the majority of our missiles and destroying a vital leg of our nation's strategic triad," noted Senator Gran, who is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "The strategic balance between the countries will be upset, creating an unstable situation, "Yet," he said, "despite the gravity of the problem, the administration continues to drag its feet on presenting Congress with a workable solution. Every day the administration wastes puts this nation closer to a potentially disastrous crisis." Senator Gam's charge was prompted by what he termed "a disappointing" Oct. 31 letter from Secretary of Defense Harold Brown to Sen. John C. Stennis, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, who gave a copy to the Utahn. The letter was sent in response to a amendment to the FY 1979 Military Authorization requiring the Secretary of Defense to report to the Congress by Oct. 31, "The decision of the Executive Branch regarding developd ment of a survivable intercontinental ballistic missile system." Senator Garn noted that the Administration had previously failed to respond to requests from Congress and the Armed Services Committee in WASHINGTON, D.C. mid-1980- s, silo-base- d Gam-sponsor- full-sca- land-base- How to Communicate FY1977 and 1978 for a comprehensive review of the future of the nation's ICBM force, alone with a statement from the President certifying that the study would reflect national policy. "As a result of these past failures," the senator said, "the committee decided to adopt by amendment, giving the request the force of law." Despite the amendment's specific language, Secretary Brown reported that "A decision has not yet been made regarding development of a survivably based ICBM system," Senator Garn said. In his letter, Secretary Brown pointed out that the deployment of Trident I missiles in some Poseidon submarines in October, 1979, and the deployment of new Trident submarines beginning in August, 1981. and the deployment of cruise missiles in December, 1982 "should aid in offsetting the Soviet full-sca- threat.'' "Nevertheless," Senator Garn said, "the secretary also admitted that restoring the survivability of our ICBMs for the long-terwill require us to program for appropriate developmen' and deployment actions." Secretary Brown acknowledged that the vulnerability problem "is clearly serious enough to warrant action." "But instead of taking the kind of positive action that is needed," the Utah Republican said, "Brown tells the committee that still more time is needed, perhaps a year to conduct additional studies. "What disturbs me," Senator Garn said, "is the fact that the Senate Armed Services Committee first asked the Carter Administration to address the vulnerability problem three years ago. The same Brown wants to study now were around auestions has there been such a delay in resolving them? Neilsen and Skip Warwood if WEEKDAYS 9:30 TO 9 SATURDAYS 9 TO 7 SUNDAYS 1 1 TO 6 CLOTHING PRICIO School principal, to attend the Northwest Association of Schools and Accredation seminar to be held in Reno, Nevada, on Dec. 5 and 6. Jay Dalley, instructor, and Dave Nielsen, student, reported to board Garn Says U.S. Suffers Missile Vulnerability ( Newell to prepare letters of appreciation to the three team members. Mr Dalley. and to the Mt Nebo chapter of the FFA for their fine efforts in representing the school and the state The two other members of the team were John quest Superintendent members concerning their first place win in the National FFA contest held recently in Kansas City Mo They brought their first place trophy and gold award plaque tor review of the board and recour.ied their experiences at the contest Board members later voted to re- - "I certainly would not advocate rushing head-lon- g into an untried system," the Utahn noted, "but I've been advised that some of the alternatives Brown mentions have already been tested and discarded." the other hand, Senator Garn said, the secretary's Defense Science Board and the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board have recently conducted comprehensive studies of alternative survivable ICBM systems. "Their findings reiterate the need for the Triad and show that the Multiple Aim Point (MAP) system with vertical shelters is both technically and economically superior to other mobile basing schemes under consideration. "Some experts have observed that the questions described by the Secretary as remaining could be resolved following a decision to proceed into development on a particular basing alternative,'' he noted. Senator Garn speculated that Secretary Brown's delay could be an effort to avoid "rocking the boat" at the strategic arms limitation talks (SALT II). "But out ICBM vulnerability problem will not be solved by any SALT II treaty and, in fact, it could become worse," he said. In a letter to Senator Stennis, Senator Garn said it is essential that "We move expeditiously to offset the Soviet capability." GAL'S POL 0991WW; I SHEER BLOUSES On Reg. 1400 to 16.00 Smoshing styles, with a wide S- variety in prints and solids. V jp 0 Ml. TERRY HOODED TOPS DEC. TQQ 12.00 Ladies fashion terry cloth tops I a in SML full-sca- J pjfljY GAL'S POLYESTER PLEATED PANTS Reg. 24.00 Fine to. lored pants wit button and zipper (ron? 4 wTJf fp QO flQQ waist B j i To Be Lecture Topic Dr. J. Douglas Gibb will discuss the "neuropModel for Communication" in a communication colloquium at Brigham Young University Tuesday at 11 a m model of communication The neuropsychology stresses the communicator as a listener rather than a talker. "Occasionally we ought to ask ourselves, 'Am I listening''' Don't be too sure that we are," Dr. Gibb said. Dr. Gibb said many years ago he wanted to be a good public speaker This desire for greatness triggered "an unlimited chain of future problems to wor" ry about He added, "All of these fears have come true at one time or another 1 never said what I wanted to say and when I thought I had a fantastic lecture -fthe students reacted as if it was plain vanillop sychology la." As time went on. he explained, speaking ex"I had cold nervous caused reactions, periences hands, indigestion, headaches and the back of my shirt was wet with perspiration. The idea of lecturing was frightening because it was difficult to effectively communicate with students when I was lecturing an effective communication." Dr. Gibb explained that his attitude began to change when he was called as a church leader. "A large part of my duty was to listen to individuals in private counseling,'' he said. "This was a tremendous turning point in my life. I finally learned something about communication listening!" he explained "With a listener predisposition my hands were warm Not only were my hands warm, but I felt warm all over." Dr. Gibb said, "Afterward, I set out to be 'listener primed.' Even though I haven't arrived, at least I desire to be a good listener. My best suggestion to students is 'In your 'minds' eye' see yourself as a " good listener.' Dr. Gibb is a BYU professor of Communications. His teaching specialties include interpersonal communication, persuasion, biofeedback, communication theory, research design and public address. He received his bachelor s and master's degrees at the University of Utah and his doctorate at Wayne State University. He has taught speech communication for 12 years and has taught occasional religion courses for seven years. Dr. Gibb's discussion is one in a series of communication colloquia devoted to communication research, sponsored by the Department of INTEREST-FRE- E CAR STEREO SUPER POWER... ...SUPER BUY! LOAN! Special SANYO KP 1490 A IN DASH holiday offer lets you borrow up to $1,500 without interest for 3 months. get-acquaint- ed PLUS: TWO SP 777 THREE WAY SPEAKER SYSTEMS To all we ask is that get your loan interest-free- , you repay the money in full withm 3 months Why are we making this offer' To get you acquainted with the way wedobusmessat Dial. 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