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Show THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, PageBA OUTLOOK '88, Sunday, February 28, 1988 Schools cut building new school buildings. The association noted that spending per student dropped from school during the 1985-8year to $2,909 for 1986-8- Utah school districts reduced construction spending by more than $40 million in 1986 and 1987, according to a study by the Utah Taxpayers Association. Total average spending by Utah's 40 school districts has dropped more than $100 per student. The decrease is n( spending for $3,-0- 7. During those same two periods the average amount districts spent per student on construction of new facilities dropped from $371 to $275. be-oin- ca ion-orp- (j WHY WAIT FORYOUR gga: J WHEN YOU CAN GET YOUR MONEY FAST! If Use H&R Block's Rapid Refund Program. ' It's available whether H&R Block prepares your tax return or not H&R IT'S FAST BLOCK' For more details or to see if you qualify call H&R Block now. 500 PROV0 110 S. W 375 3436 9161 e..465 PAYS0N 80 W. Utah SPRIKGVILIE 139 S. Main 0REM 740 S. white elm on the grounds of the Utah County building is very valuable. A ' Local residents insist rare elm Stale ill KEEKDirS ! ..4897243 225-401- UM PJL UT. HEBER 575 N. CITY Maln....654-359- "623-140KEPHI 48 1. Main HKERICM FORK 54 E. Maln....756-461MT. PLEASfiMT APPOIMTMEKTS 141.100 W. .....462 2338 1UILULE BUI 101 IECESSM tree be protected By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN Herald Staff Writer to approve the project in a bond election. Again, a few years later, voters rejected a bond election for the building expansion. When plans were finalized for the new y gov- Utah County's favorite tree caused the county and state to change their plans for a new building complex to avoid disturbing it. It is a Tabletop White Elm, . , state-count- made sure the building surrounded, but did not eliminate, the elm tree. As a further protection against the intrusions of mo- gnarled branches out in umbrella fashion on the east side of the Utah County Building. The tree is a rare variety. Some tree experts say it is the only tree of its kind west of the Mississippi. Some years ago, county officials formulated plans to build an addition on the south side of the county building. As envisioned, the addition would have extended directly east from the east entrance, a plan which would have eliminated the Tabletop White Elm. The county switchboard was flooded with calls from concerned citizens who wanted to make sure whatever building design was adopted, the tree would not be touched. County officials redesigned the plans to move the addition southward, and assured their constituents that the tree would not be harmed. Those plans were aborted, however, when voters refused torized equipment and building materials, the area around the tree was fenced and will remain fenced until all construction is completed. In the summer it is spectacular, with it's leafy branches apparently defying gravity as they stretch out over the lawn. In winter, its true form can be seen without the concealing leaves. Decades of picnickers have enjoyed the elm's shade in the summer, and it has been the backdrop of many photographs from wedding pictures to fashion displays. y So, when the building complex is completed, there will still be a picnic area, although it will be smaller than before. But the tree will remain as it has in the past, to offer shade, coolness and wonderment to all. lift Wlif state-count- mt $6 i ernment complex, officials the tree that spreads its We'll Take Good Care Of It! Now i inSIDEH The FINEST COFFEE From ARACORY If IIP you don't agree... it's on us! CLIP THIS COUPON "J inn7 g services I I OUTSIDE!! r.ncPFF I AND DONUT j fTTp At BMC Whether it's a small job or a major project, you can count on us for the finest materials available to meet your needs! We stock a complete selection of interior remodeling items from the basic construction needs to finishing touches. 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