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Show AMBULANCE PHONE if It's Hens 'prone 529-367- 529-382- 1 1 Thursday, August Vol. 57 No. 8 Fifteen Cents 12, 1976 SEVIER SCHOOL DISTRICT Bids Opened In Sevier and Piute School Opens August 25th School Road Projects The Utah Transportation Department of opened bids today on a contract for the first phase of construction of. a new segment in Sevier County and on contracts for two county road projects in Piute and Sevier Counties. A grading and draining contract for a new section beginning about five miles east of Cove Fort at Gear Creek Summit and extending east to Fish Creek received the apparent low bid of 52,727,437 submitted by W.W. Gyde & Co. of Springville, Utah. The official engineers estimate , for the e nearly long project was $2,187,637. The contractor is allowed 160 working days to complete the project. Because the bid exceeds the engineers estimate by more than the project will be reviewed by the Department of Transportation before' a contract .can be five-mil- 10, awarded.' Funds for this project were originally programmed high priority for a Sevier Valley section of However, construction of this section is y delayed because needed cannot be purchased until an environmental impact statement is completed and approved. We had a choice of letting the funds we had programmed for the Sevier Junction to Salina segment sit idle or put them to use in Clear Creek Canyon, and where the right-of-wa- right-of-wa- y environmental hurdles have said already been cleared, C.V. Anderson, Assistant DiWe rector of Transportation. still plan to construct the valley segment just as soon as it is ready. ' The Utah Department of Transportation will administer and supervice contracts on the following two county road -- Elementary School High c school year at The 1976-7North Sevier High School will begin Wednesday, August 25th, at 8:40 A.M. Registration will be Friday, August 20th and will take place as follows: A.M. Senior &Juniors8:30-10:3P.M. Soph. & Fresh. Seventh and Eighth Grade students will report to the auditorium Wednesday, August 25th, at 8:40 A.M. for their registration. More information regarding the 1976-7school year will be reported in next weeks issue. County Immunization 7 Provo, Utah. The official engineer's estimate was $47,124. Forty working days are allowed to build a single span pre stressed concrete bridge. . (Aurora Main Street) from its will be junction with U.S. 89 north through the Town of Aurora in Sevier County. Hales Sand & Gravel Co., of Redmond, Utah, submitted the apparent low bid of $252,562. The official engineers estimate was $234,176. The contract 2 stipulates the project be com- pleted by October 15th. Two Residents Get Antelope Permits projects: Two Salina residents were A contract to replace an old wood bridge over the Sevier successful in their applications Robert River north of Kingston in Piute for antelope permits. Shaw G. Rick and William Day County received an apparent Parker on the drew both permits submitted of bid by low $50,900 Pritchett Construction Co. of Mountain. 0 10:30-12:3- 0 Fair Parade A Sevier County Fair Parade will be held Thursday, August 12th, (tonight) at 6:00 P.M. The route will be on Richfield Main Street, beginning at the Park on the corner of 3rd North and go down Main to 2nd South; then east on 2nd South toward the Fairgrounds. This is the first year a parade has been held in conjunction with the Sevier County Fair, and the Fair Chairman encourages everyone to come out and enjoy it. 7 Clinic There will be an Immunization Clinic held Friday, August A.M. at 13th, from the American Legion Hall. Children from two and a half months to age should be immunized. Dr. Peterson will be the doctor giving the immunizations. There is a small charge. For further information, call Mrs. Howard Christensen, 9:00-10:0- 0 Salina Elementary School will begin classes Wednesday, August 25th. All grades will have a full day of school from Wednesday on, except Kindergarten, first and second grades. Kindergarten orientation will take a week, and during that time, parents and child will meet with kindergarten teacher by appointment. Total kindergarten class will begin on Wednesday, September 1st, for one hour. First and second grades will run from 9 to 1:10 P.M. through the first week. On Monday and Tuesday, August 30th and 31st, from 9 to 1:40 P.M., and then from Wednesday, September 1st, on the full day, will be until 2:40 P.M. Enrollment is expected to be e students up slightly. were promoted to the seventh grade last spring, and we have fifty-si- x kindergarten students Fifty-thre- Lunch will be served in all the schools in Sevier District on the opening day of school, August 25th, except Richfield High SCALE B Reduced Price Meals Yearly Income students.' A group of supporting person- nel who keeps the school clean, brings students to and from school, types for the faculty, keeps records, substitutes for teachers, counsels students, etc. Two seminary teachers who work with students and really influence lives. A community which con- tributes: P.T.A. ladies who the school; a support actively Booster Gub with exactly the same goals as the school; a Police Force thaf is willing to aid the school at any time upon any request; mayors and councils that actively support education; parents who support their children, who frankly state their views, who attend school functions, and who openly and actively support school decisions; students who want a better school; support from Great newspapers, service clubs, church, businesses, etc. After three years of work in the school, I feel justification in offering criticism and requests for improvement and people should be evaluated on known facts. If improvement is needed, orderly processes, as stated by law must be followed. North Sevier is the oldest high school facility in the District. It is always more difficult to maintain an old school than one with newer facilities. North Sevier is also the only school which maintains two gymnasiums, which helps to support an extensive church and community program. Yet, to my knowledge. North Sevier received fewer hours of custodial help than the other two district high schools. This must be changed. A great many requests have been made for improvements in the upgrading of facilities at North Sevier. With the much appreciated exceptions of the new gym and the reading room, many improvements have not been made. Some examples follow: There is no asphalt runway for the pole vault and long jump. Requests are made each year. Will this be true again next spring when the defending state pole vault champion uses an inadequate runway? District personnel worked while classes were being held in May, at considerable discomfort to others in the building,' to build a new homemaking room from the old shower rooms. No one is doing any work there now while the school is vacant. The room remains . . . unfinished. Since the new gym took over much grass normally used for physical education classes and athletics, these programs have suffered. This problem could be alleviated by planting grass in the area west of the gym. This request was made early in the spring. The area remains bare. In the Sevier School District, three new principals were hired school year. All for the 1976-7- 7 three were hired from outside of the District. Though I am certain these men are capable, I know there were applicants within the District who were extremely strong leaders. The practice of overlooking qualified men within the organization is very hard on staff morale. This practice should be carefully examined. School Board Members should know the basis for criticism and the facts regarding criticism leveled by the Superintendents Office at individuals and schools. They should be in a position to vocally support the decision of the Superintendents Office or reject it, because of openly stated facts. Passive indication that the Superintendents Office is solely responsible for hiring and firing type decisions should not be permitted. It is humiliating for a school principal to meet with a school board that does not care to hear his viewpoint. Sevier County has fine schools, and those involved in any way are to be commended. They can and will be better. I appreciate the experiences I have had here, and hope they serve me well in my new assignment as a The principal in California. above Criticisms are meant lo help improve, not to tear down what is. Again . . . thanks to those who took us in as residents of North Sevier area. Also, special thanks to those many who were so willing to give us complete support if we should wish to stay. The sharing of graduation night with me, on the part of seniors and parents, remains a most cherished moment in my life. The Dunn family will always be a part of North Sevier. at North Sevier. I do so with a genuine concern and a belief that my published statements offer both explanations for my leaving the Sevier School District and motivation for improvement. The following expressions represent my concern for North Sevier High School: The two members of the Superintendents Office must spend more time' at North Sevier and have a better understanding of progress being made. These people must not listen to one or two volunteer "advisors who would tell them what to do. A District Maintenance pervisor is responsible for working directly with the school to improve the facility. During my years at North Sevier, this time planning maintenance needs or scheduling maintenance work at North Sevier. This should be changed. Examples of requested Work (at least six months ago) not yet done are privacy walls for the restrooms, a light switch instead of a string for the office, an increase in the height of the ramp divider, and raised bleachers for the football field. Bill Pendered, President of Berkeley Bank of Cooperatives, luncheon speaker at August 26th IFA annual meeting. Fifty-fourt- h Annual IFA of school explaining the free and reduced price lunches. Parents are urged to study the income scale carefully and make application if they find their children are eligible. Local school officials have adopted the following family size and income criteria for determining eligibility. Meeting SCALE A On Thursday, August 26th, Bill Pendered, President of the Berkeley Bank of Cooperatives, be the featured speaker at the 54th annual meeting of the Intermountain Farmers Association. The general session is scheduled to begin' at 10:00 A.M. in the Hotel Utah, Main at South Temple, in Salt Lake City, following registration activities that commence at 9:30 A.M. Free Meals Family Size & Free Milk Yearly Income will Speakers at the general session are President John A. Rogharr, Board Chairman Rich L. Finlanson, and Vice President and Treasurer Fred Brunner. cont. on page 2 Each additional family member SI ,340 Children from families whose income is at or below those shown are eligible for free special milk and meals free or at reduced prices. In addition, families not meeting this criteria, but with other unusual expenses due to (1) unusually high medical expenses, (2) shelter costs in excess of 30 percent of income, (3) special education expenses due to the mental or physical condition of a child, and (4) disaster or casualty expenses due to the mental or physical condition of a child, and (4) disaster or casualty losses are urged to apply. They may do so by filling in the application forms sent home with students in a letter to parents. Additional copies are available at the principals office in each school. The informatin provided on the application will be confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time On August 14th, the Gunnison Valley Jaycees will sponsor an Archery Contest at Fayette Springs Archery Range. This range is located east of Fayette beyond the cemetery. The competition will start at 2:00 P.M. and will continue until 7:00 P.M. A trophy will be given to the first place winner, and prizes will be given for second and third places. There will also be a jackpot shot for a cash prize. The registration fee is $2.00, and everyone is invited to particiSpectators are welcome, and there will be cold drinks and refreshments available. In conjunction with the Archery Contest will be a drawing for a compound bow. Tickets for this bow can be purchased from any Jaycee member. This compound bow is now being displayed at K & Department Store. For further information, contact Johnny Anderson, President of the Gunnison Valley Js Jaycees, or Brent Mellor, Chairman of the Archery Inflation could be kept down if people bought light bulbs that save energy by being efficient. The most efficient bulbs are those that are white or frosted. Inflation could be kept if unemployment is kept down, and the Post Office is not forced by lack of government subsidies to throw even more people into the job d market. Sevier-Parowa- n NOTICE The Salina Public Library will for two weeks beginning August 16th. It will reopen August 30th. There will be a box on the steps of the library for you to deposit your books. There will be no charge for overdue books placed in the box during this time. be closed such children living with them and wishes to apply for such meals and milk for them, they should contact the school. In the operation of child .feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against be-- ' cause of his race, sex, color or national origin. Under the provisions of the policy, the principal of each school will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parents is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he may make a request either orally or in writing to: Supt. Leland T. 188 West Center, Teeples, Richfield, Utah 84701, Ph. for a hearing to appeal the decision. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the office of the Sevier School District, where it may be reviewed by any interested party. 896-440- Snow College Offers EMT Training Course An Emergency Medical Technician training course sponsored by the Utah State Division of Health and the Snow College Office of Community Services and Continuing Education will begin at the College on August 27, 1976. According to Dr. Garth R. Beacham, Snow College Director of Community Services, this will be the third course sponsored by the College to train personnel for emergency ambulance service and other emergency medical situations. The course consists of 81 hours of classroom and clinical instruction and will be held in six weekly Friday evening Saturday sessions. Successful completion of the course may result in both State and National certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. The primary aim of the course, Dr. Beacham said, is to prepare individuals to man the volunteer ambulance units serving Central Utah. For this reason, applications from individuals with a commitment to service with such a unit will be given priority. Since available openings in the present class are limited, interested individuals are urged to immediately contact their local ambulance unit, mayor, hospital administrator or Dr. Beacham for an application form. Instruction is free of charge, but a $40 registration fee is required of the student or his sponsor to pay the costs of state and national registration and some personal training materials. College credit is available at additional cost, if desired. ll-day JL Dunn down A bus will be taking fans to the North football game scheduled for August 20th. The bus will leave the high school at 5:30 P.M. and will cost $1.00 per person. Anyone is welcome to ride. pate. Sincerely, Su- capable man spent almost no during the school year. In certain cases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a family has Archery Contest At F ayette Offers Views of School School NOTICE Details on School Lunch Former N. Sevier Principal Few experiences have been as rewarding to me as the three years I have spent as Principal of North Sevier High School. The kindnesses shown and the respect given the position will be treasured far into the future. My family and I are grateful for having been involved in the process of living with some of Gods most choice people in the North Sevier area. My special thanks for providing a good education program at North Sevier go to: A talented faculty dedicated to helping students learn. A studentbody second to none in learning to be better people each year while being proficient registered. It is anticipated that more new children will enter than have moved away during the summer. School enrollment gained 17 students last year, indicating an apparent growth trend. All positions are filled, except one teacher aide, needed to work four hours each school day. (Interested applicants may fill an application form obtainable from the school.) Teacher are made, and assignments student groupings are completed. School lunch will be available the first day of school for 35c each lunch. Children may pay for their lunches on Monday for the week, or for a month at a time, or for the whole year. Bus schedules and stops will be near the same as last spring, with changes to be made as need arises. REGION LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS The Orioles, coached by Dr. John Albrecht, won the league championship, defeating the Eagles, of Salina, Redmond and Aurora. They are attending the State Tournament In Payson this week, and results of that tournament were not available at nma time. Assistant coaches are Rob Pierce, Eddie MIckelsen and Randy Burr. Team members arei Front Row, L to Ri Ronnie Swain, Mike Tiger Pierce, Chuck Wilson, Brett Stubbs, Anna Bretz, Lanny Shields, Paul Briggs. Back Row, same order: J.R. White, Mackey Christensen, Bryan Beach, Travis Poulson, Burke Christensen, Doug Hardy, and Rhett Roberts. Not pictured! Shaun Jensen. |
