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Show tjg-- - Xkmfjk 7 ' ; ft l r' See Related Story on page 1 v ill f Story on p GtQ'vr - . 'J fti ?i&t ) arfri kttfftim-- Volume 69 Number e mtfru-m- r ,tfr tfrf Price 50 Cents Wednesday, October 9, 1991 41 District approves pians for future ,grJ '"' Aife J V For tomorrows students, the next generation, we must create a New Generation of Americian Schools. George Bush, April 18, 1991 tV 5f 'O Cleanup Successful! Crews of Volunteers worked all day Saturday to remove two rundown buildings on the North end of Salina. A front end loader from Hales Sand aid Gravel is shown tearing down the remains of the Bargain Center. Other bus nesses along with citizens donated food, time and muscle. ,, - , - Volunteers remove old buildings A chapter of Salina history was closed on October 5 when a group of Salina Improvement (SIG) volunteers, spearheaded by Claudia Nielson, Chairman, Newell Hales and Lynn Robins, demolished, burned or removed the two old buildings, junk, trees and weeds on the west and east comers of State Street and 4th North. Volunteers gathered before 9 a.m. to begin the demolition project, and by sundown, the areas were nearly clean. Plans are being made to remove the afterbum material as soon as donated equipment and time becomes available. The generous donations of heavy equipment and other tools made the project possible. Hales Sand and Gravel contributed the use of a loader, operated by Newell Hales, and a double axle dump truck driven by Lynn Robins. Salina City provided one double axle dump truck Ron driven by Councilmember Crane. Dallas Atwood contributed his self driven pickup truck and Garland Sawyer contributed his self driven dump truck. Other volunteers included Kyle and JC Ashby, Kelly Atwood, Brady Baker, Ray Blackham, Craig Burr, Bart and Betty Cowley, Maurine Crane, Steve, Yvonne, JB and Lee Jackson, Charlie Moore, Morns Nelson, Claudia Nielson, Margaret Nordfeldt, Greg Noyes, ReNonne Robins, John Schmidt, and Joanna Wilden. treats were donated by Claudia Nielson, Maurine Crane A hearty and ReNonne Robins. Mid-morni- lunch was provided by Salina Florist and the Cowleys. Later in the afternoon Subway sandwiches, donated by the local Subway establishment were welcomes by the crew. Barretts Food Town contributed soft drinks all day, as well as the sweet rolls for the afternoon break and buns for the Sloppy Joes. SIG thanks all of the volunteers and local businesses for their efforts which proves that working together, it can be done. Citizen committee group recommends remodeling the existing city building A group of seven Salina City zens met with Mayor Nyals citi- Andrea-so- n last week in an effort to deter- mine the best location for the proposed new city building. And from thfcse present they determined there was not enough money to buy new property, and present lots already owned by the city would not be in the best interest of the citizens of Salina to be used for a new building. Therefore they suggested to the Mayor that he report back to the council their idea that the present city building be remodeled with an addition built on, and then resur- - Salina Youth Council election set November 4 Tuesday night, October 1, was a busy time for the young people of A Salina. Youth Council was held at the Legion Park. Thirty five young people between 13 and 18 years of age attended to hear Jeri Winger of Utah State University discuss purposes and activities of a Youth Council, and to hear Mayor Nyals Andreason encourage the project. City Councilmember Kar-re- n Glover also attended. Games were played under the leadership of Pastor Jonathan Edwards, and light refreshments were served. Elaine Allred, SIGs capable and enthusiastic leader of the Youth Council Committee, organized the event. Letters had been sent to 237 youth and their parents explaining the purpose and aims of the Youth Council, which include seeing local government from the inside, increas- getting-to-know-y- er ing self reliance, dependability and civic responsibility through community service. Mrs. Allred says she hopes interest will increase as the Council swings into action. Youth Council officials will be elected on November 4. Offices to be filled include that of Mayor and five council members. All young people from 1 3 to 1 8 years of age are eligible and encouraged to vote, but must first register at City Hall October 22 or 23, between 3 and 9 p.m. The elected Council will serve for one year, after which a new Mayor and Council will be elected. The Youth Council Mayor and members will set up committees and projects for activities and service during the year. Youth are reminded to register on October 22 and 23, and to vote for your Youth Council leaders November 4. faced to make the building a beautiful building that would be visible to the public. The committee was made up of Kerry Frame, Morris Nielsen, Kevin Ashby, Jack Learning, Wayne Burr, Claudia Nielson and Newell Hales. They discussed several locations in town that could be used for a new city building but money restraints precluded the placing the building on property not already owned by the city. From here the conversation turned to remodeling the present facility. They talked of building on to the East side of the building in two stories that would put a new council and court room downstairs and a meeting room and addition to the library upstairs. To make the building handicap accessible a front could be put where the present stairs are that could be fashioned after the back door of Zions Bank building where stairs and an elevator are located for library and city building accesses to all. Presently there are no restroom facilities located in the library that would have to be addressed. Also a remodeling of the downstairs would have to take place to allow more room for a new furnace, police evidence room, and additional court space. The group felt that these remodeling and space requirements could be accomplished with the $207,000 already promised by the Permanent Community Impact Board. This kind of a project would build on the necessary space needed by the city. Kerry Frame stated that the council needed to think of the future as this decision would saddle employees of being more productive or less. Andreason said that he felt that construction could have started this fall but with the present input and changes he said that it was probable that the planning would take place during the winter now with construction beginning in the Spring. The group felt that the city would receive a better building with more citizen input this way. UDOT meeting Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Richfield High Dont forget the Thursday, October 10, meeting in Richfield on highway needs in Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties. The 7 p.m. meeting will be held at Richfield High, 510 West, 100 South. Imagine a new generation of American schools... Schools that are light years beyond those of today, Schools that help every child reach world class standards in i:ve core subjects, Schools that set the pace for the Nation and for the World Imagine a new partnership among communities, inventors, educators, and entrepreneurs, a new partnership between the private sector and government, a partnership to create these New American Schools School reform is not a new subject but it is a topic that is getung local and national attention. Nationally a program is being introduced as America 2000, An Education Strategy that has goals set to be completed by the year 2000. This program is now adopted officially by the Sevier School District at a ceremony where Governor Bangarter offered his remarks and congratulations. Sevier School District is among the first in the nation to adopt the America 2000 goals and become an America 2000 school district. With this commitment comes responsibility as well as rewards commented Superintendent Brent Rock. Already the district has set strate- gic plans and now each individual schools are asked to do the same. These plans will then be put together to formulate the final district strategic plans that already call for reform and change from the present way of educating children. Some of these changes can be seen with the direction that North Sevier High School will be going next year. The six goals set by the national committee to be met by the year 2000 are: 1) All children in America wills tart school ready to learn. 2) The high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 per- cent. 3) American students will leave grades four, eight and twelve having demonstrated competency in challenging subject matter m- eluding English, mathematics, science, history, and geography; and school in America will ensile that all students learn to use them minds well, so they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment in our modem economy. 4)- U.S.studentswillbefirstintheworldinscienceandmather. atics achievement. 5) Every adult American will be literate and will possess the know edge and skills necessary to compete in aglobal economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. 6) Every school in America will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning. There are four areas of strategy that should enable the nation to accomplish these goals: 1) For todays students: better and more accountable schools. 2) For tomorrows students: a new generation of American schools. 3) For the rest of us (yesterdays studentstodays work force): A nation of students 4) Communities where learning can happen. To be considered an America 2000 Community they must adopt these six national goals, set a community strategy for achieving them, develop a report card to measure results and agree to create and support a new American school. Rock called for the support from the 100 plus in attendance at the kick off meeting held in Richfield. He said there needs to be enthusiasm displayed toward the goals and programs that will join the efforts of parents and schools and businesses in common goals. Board President Jerold Johnson visualized the Sevier School district leading the nation as well as the state in this unification and reform process, ...not for the honor of being first but for the opportunities that will be opened up to our children, he said. Governor Bangarter commented that this kickoff was the beginning of this program in the state. He said that our role would be to visualize and then measure the new trends that would be implemented. What you have done here will serve as a model for the rest of the state, he said. He also stated that we should set an example for our children by studying every day, by showing that learning is more fun than even playing and retiring. We need to crate communities where learning is important he continued. He explained that when a call for change in the future it does not necessarily mean that the past has been bad. He explained that change is essential in all facets of life and it is exciting to think of educational reform. Dont be afraid of new ideas and of making mistakes. We all must learn to take risks, he said. This will not be a short race. It is a lifetime responsibility in realizing that we are never too old to be involved in schools, he concluded. i j I f I I ! I j j c t , j i ! j Chamber sponsors Big Buck Contest Salina Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Big Buck Contest for 1991. In order to win, hunters must with Salina businesses which have registration books before 6 p.m. Friday, October 18, 1991. Registration must include hunters name and Utah Hunting License number. To be eligible the following is required: er 1. Winners must be duly licenv ,i and in possession of a valid lrtJ Hunting License. 2. Racks being entered must b. accompanied by the registeie hunter. The head must be attache.4 to the body for measurement. Rea quarters may be detached from bod for transportation purposes, hi head must be attached to the rest i the body including neck, shouldei continued on page 2 , |
