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Show s Tooele, Utah Thursday, March 3, 1983 Volume Eighty Eight Cost: Cents Twenty-fiv- e Number PERC Running On Shoestring The biggest library of books on parenting in Tooele County and a good-siz- e stock of educational toys is available at the Parent Education Resource Center. Materials from the center, including filmstrips, tape record- ers, puppets, books and other supplies to keep parents and children busy, can be checked out from the center for two weeks at a atime, says PERC Director Bette Molgard. Because of lack of funding and volunteers, the center is only open one day a week, Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. But "were very busy. Probably about 300 families use PERC and usually 60 to 70 people are here each Tuesday," says Mrs. Molgard. "Usually families come in each week and get a different Tooele City Police Officer Patricia Gallegos responds to call for assistance from the dispatch. The former and the first woman on the force. secretary feels she has a career now with her position as "Officer First Woman On Force -But Dont Fret Any, Mom by Molly Christie Dont worry, Mom, youre not losing a daughter, youre gaining a police officer. When Officer Patricia Gallegos mother learned her daughter was to become a police officer on Tooele Citys force, she was surprised and even a little worried. But Officer Gallegos, along with her superiors and fellow patrolmen, assure both Mom and the community that there is no need to fret. Officer Gallegos is a first. She is the first and only woman law enforcement officer for the city and also for Tooele County. She has been dressed in formal blues since December. She had been a clerk with the city police before becoming an officer. "When I was working in the office, there was a job to go to. Now I feel that I have a career. I really look forward to work," she says. ' While she was the records and evidence clerk for the department three years, she says she got police work in her blood. She applied for and tested to get into the program. After scores from her physical, oral and written exams were tabulated, she ranked fourth on a roster of 12 people and ahead of two other women testing. Officer Gallegos was pleased with her score and knew she would probably get hired. When the force received a grant to put a DUI officer on, Chief Petersen came to her and asked if she was ready to to go the academy. "Thats when I got nervous and asked myself, "What have I gotten myself into? But Police Chief Jesse Petersen knew she could handle it. 'T knew she was very capable and adaptable to learning. She had applied and did well. I knew she had an excellent chance of becoming a good of-- ' ficer," he says. full-tim- e She was hired in October and sent to the academy training sessioa At the academy she made many close friends and was the only woman in her class. Although Officer Gallegos stands only S foot, 2 inches, the brunette is not afraid of running up against big hulks. ' 'They taught us arrest procedures and control holds at the academy. Im confident I can handle that type of situation if it comes up," she says. Most of her time as a police officer is spent patrolling. "We stick to the more traveled areas during the heavy traffic times and patrol the business area during the night for burglary. Its about 4:30 p.m. and Officer Gallegos is called to what the dispatcher terms as a juvenile problem. When she arrives at the address, a white house in the south part of town, a couple reports that their two teenager teenage daughters have been gone since morning the day before. She takes down descriptions of the two girls and assurs the parents that all the officers will be looking for the girls. "Pat has a very diplomatic approach towards people and can handle people well that are emotionally distraught, says Chief Petersen. She grew up in Tooele, and waves from people passing by attest that she has many friends in the community. As she responds to another call. Officer Gallegos says she is happy shes not working in a big city. Tooele has a fairly low crime rate and she knows the streets well. "I can find the right address without getting lost, she jokes. She says she hasn't met with much opposition against her being a woman. "A couple of times Ive passed people and they have this look on their faces like "What are you doing driving that car? but the guys on the force have been very book and toys for that week. Many of the daycare and preschools in the area use us too. Mrs. Molgard is trained in elementary and special education and is trained to help with parenting problems. "Im here for advice and I think many of the books help parents to realize that what their kids are doing is normal." PERC has been at its county courthouse room 121 location for about a year. "The commissioners donated the room to us, and as long as were functioning here, theyll let us keep it, says Mrs. Molgard. supportive. (Continued on page ten) ews otes But right now, the center is budget. running on a shoe-strin- g "Were getting about $208 each month from Title 20 and that goes for salary, she said. "In the past, we have received money from United Way and private donations. PERC was originally started by a grant through the Tooele School District from the State Department of Education, she added. Mrs. Molgard said, the school board was then supposed to pick up the program, but it decided to put the money elsewhere. "The community PERC Advisory Council has looked out for us and got us this room here. She said the council is presently trying to find funding for it has not been the center able to purchase any new materials or pay people to work at PERC. "I would like to train some quality volunteers so we could keep the center open four days a week. As it is now, people can check out materials on Tuesday and then leave them here on the by Hugh Barnes ) Seven days of intense activity face the Utah Legislature before its scheduled adjournment. Tooele County Rep. Beverly White is increasingly concerned that major appropriations bills are not being acted upon. She says it appears that the major bills will be considered in the closing hours of the present session. The joint budget and appropriations committees are hearing testimony from the various appropriations subcommittees at the present time. When a final budget is finally agreed upon, it will still be necessary to appropriate the required funds. If budget requests exceed the amount of money available, tax increases will be essential. All this must be reviewed and acted upon in the nine days that are left in the present session. The legislature has been moving 14-1- 8 counter when they want to return them. "I think its terrific, says Lawana Tingey, one of the mothers that frequents the center. "I think the PERC has , prepared for the 1983 local pageant, advises director Karen Watson. She says a special opportunity exists for young ladies desiring to enter the Tooele County pageant. "A preparation day workshop, sponsored by the Miss Utah Scholarship Pageant, has been scheduled for March 12 in Orem so the girls can prepare earlier for the state pageant In June," Mrs. Watson said. "Therefore," she continued, "this and this year only pageants that have not yet chosen heir state bound contestant may year Energy. Mark Matthews, senior project engineer for the Department of Energy, said the purpose of the meeting is to provide information on the statement and to explain how citizens and groups can express their views. Also, officials will explain how the public hearings on the statement will be conducted on City Slates Mutt Show more up to date books on parenting than the library. Mrs. Molgard says children are welcome to come and play while their parents browse. (Photo on page three) A good neighborhood dog show will be held March at the city park 19 pavillion. The show, sponsored by Tooele City Animal Control, will be called "The Tooele Mutt along much more smoothly than expected on action of a flood of legislation proposed this session. Monday afternoon the House received reports from standing committees on 18 bills and received another eight bills from the Senate for the signature of the Speaker of the House before being sent to the governor. Rep. Sam Taylor said that his bill audit by the calling for a one-tim- e state of public utilities would probably pass the House of Representatives Tuesday. What action the Senate will take on the measure remains in doubt. Rep. Beverly White says that a bill sponsored by Sen. Karl Swan to require a third judicial district judge to reside in Tooele will be up for House action this week. Other important measures, including a criminal justice bill, will also be placed before the House for its consideration. Rep. White reports that Demo Show. George Winkler, animal control officer, says "All dogs will be welcome. The show will encourage the family pet, not show crats in the House are taking a stand against use of state retirement fund money to balance the budget. Legislators are expected to be working overtime to get the money bills passed. A long jam of bills in the closing hours could be a repeat of a similar situation in a recent legislative session where legislators went home and then came back a week later to finish up the appropriations process. Gov. Scott Matheson is urging legislators to increase the excise tax on oil to bring that tax in line with oil excise taxes levied by surrounding states. Some legislators are wondering about the effect on public opinion of the intense publicity campaign against the oil excise tax underway, sponsored by the oil industry. Long lists of bills are appearing on both Senate and House schedules with the majority of proposed legislation likely to not see action because of the lack of time. dogs. Mr. Winkler said that all dogs participating in the contest will receive a prize. Additional prizes will be awarded for the winners in the categories of best groomed, most obedient, small- est, largest and all-arou- winner. The animals will be judged by Ruth Rossi, Shirley McKay and Evonne Morrison. The only requirement for entry into the show will be a current dog license. Licenses will also be available at the pavillion during the contest. Anti-Shopli- ft Drive Wins Big An campaign conducted in Tooele received top honors in a state contest of g Distributive post-seconda- Education Clubs of America. The campaign was conducted by Dan Pacheco, Eric Wchnirel and Robert Sonoda, all students at Utah Technical College at Salt Lake. Surveys taken by the three students showed that 36 percent of the junior high school students had shoplifted before. It also showed that only 25 percent of the shoplifters had been caught. Utah Highways Safer Than Ever Latest figures from the Utah Highway Patrol show that Utahns are safer on the states highways th now than in 1948. A highway fatality figure commonly used for comparison of areas with different populations is the number of deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (100 MVM). "Highways are engineered for safety, cars are being built with occupant protectin in mind, and Utahns are becoming among the nations best drivers, said Col. Dennis Nordfelt, superintendent of UHP. "Utahns are dying . "A more individual format will be tried, so participants should wear comfortable clothing," Mr.s Watson said. "We encourage mothers of young women who are away at school or work to inform their daughters of this opportunity." Mrs. Watson said those young women Interested in being a made by the Department of Representatives of DOE, bring their local contestants. The local pageant director said workshops will be held for interviews, talent, speech, pageant, walk, wardrobe, hair and make-up- A public information meeting on the Vitro tailings draft environmental impact statement will be held Wednesday in Tooele. The meeting will be held at the Senior Citizens Center at 7 p.m. A question and answer session will follow the presentation Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Sandia National Laboratories of Albuquerque, and the State of Utah will attend the meetings to provide information and answer questions. Utah Pageant W orlcsliop Open For Tooele Girls The Miss Tooele County Pageant will be held in June this year to enable the winner an opportunity to participate in the 1983-8- 4 scholarship pageant. That pageant is slated in Orem. June Young women between the ages of 16 and 26 should start rehearsing their talent numbers so they will be Vitro Meet Set Wednesday March 22 and 23. State Legislature Heads Into FinalW eek of Fury ld Thirty-nin- e y A; r, i s? . v A--- . V : it . tt 1 from highway accidents at less than half the rate of the 1950s and 1960s, " he added. Neighboring states reported contestant for the local pageant an average of 5.58 deaths per 100 MVM during 1981. Utahns workshops. experienced the significantly lower rate of 3.33. should take advantage of the Orem Wind Damage Young ladies interested in being a contestant and who would like to attend the Miss Utah workshop, should contact Mrs. Watson at (after 5 p.m.) for more details. 884-669- 2 ''K . When Kevin and Judy Austin of 608 Eastcrest, Tooele, woke up Wednesday morning, they found the shed In their backyard had been blown over by the strong winds. "Its totally gone," said Mrs. Austin. "Good thing the clothesline was there to stop It, she said. Strong winds are forecast for the next few days as showers Increase. IN IMS issua. .. LTIf WEEKLY ALSO CABLB TV USTMO i |