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Show r 7 2 The Salina Sun, Wednesday, August 18, 1 993 Investigation continues into recent riot at Gunnison facility Twenty one inmates at Central Utah Correctional Facility, Gunnison, may face criminal charges for their participation in the riot at the facility August 9. Jack Ford, Director of Public Information for the State Department of Corrections, said the prosecution of this many inmates would likely overwhelm the Sanpete County judicial system, so a team from the State Attorney Generals office will be viewing the prison video tapes to decide what charges will be brought against whom. The incident stemmed from a random search early that morning by the Special Operations Unit. There are about 2,000 of these searches conducted each year. The search turned up a homemade knife made from a toothbrush with a razor blade molded into it. The cell it was found in was occupied by two men one of whom was due to be paroled the following day. Later at lunch, the inmate who claimed ownership of the knife started agitating the group; another joined him. When the incident Phone News Items 529-783- 9 528-311- 1 erupted 34 inmates in that section were told to go back to their cells, but only 13 complied. Mattresses were draped over railings and set on fire, everything else that could be burned was set aflame. Ceiling blocks were tom down.TV sets broken.and the group rammed through the section door. Ford added that four inmates from that section were due for parole, but the Board of Pardons had revoked all four pending an investigation. Two of the inmates immediately complied with the order to return to their cells, and will likely get their parole status back. The situation was brought under control about 5 p.m. and the two agitators were removed to maximum security in the Draper Salina City Police Blotter Chief Gordon Kiesel reports the following action and investigations by the Salina City Police Department: August 2 Juvenile Trespass and theft Gas Skip at Freeway Texaco Vandalism Assault on a Juvenile August 3 Juvenile DUI arrest Recovered a stolen scanner August 4 Juvenile in illegal possession of alcohol Domestic problems August 5 Report of theft from cars at Johnsons Used Cars Accident with personal injury near the overpass Threats on a Juvenile Investigation of theft of hub caps which were later recov ered. August 7 Gas Skip at Phillips 66 August 8 Alcohol related incident Traffic accident with property damage August 9 Hit and run accident at NSHS Football field, traffic accident with property damage. August 10 Disturbing the peace incident August 11- Early A.M. intoxication case. Duane Bresee, director of special and instructional services, said September 1 is the official deadline for requests. Those submitted by that date will be considered at the September 9 board meeting at Koosharem Elementary School. Home school requests are accepted throughout the school year, Mr. Bresee said, but those who want their home schools to coincide approximately with the public school calendar should make their requests as early as possible. According to Utah Code which governs home schools, parents of home school students U. I 54-24- -1 must accept responsibility to assure that all required subjects are taught for the appropriate hours, that instruction is competent, materials and methods are adequate, with appropriate records kept, showing evidence of reasonable academic progress. Other rules and regulations governing home schools are available from the school district office upon re quest Mr. Bresee said the board will deny applications where there is evidence that students are not receiving a reasonably adequate education through the home school. UTAH B Aurora City, what a great place to live. It is a great place go grow up, to raise children, and to grow old. One of the things that makes a town or city a success is those who are willing to serve. They serve in church organizations, in the fire department, with youth groups.and sporting programs to name a few. We even have a few who serve as city officials. There have been many in the past who have served as Mayor or held a Council seat. To them I give a big thanks. I also want to thank those who will be leaving office at the end of this year for a job well done. These men have served for . Quitting smoking can help your familys health and happiness as well as your own. Phone News Items August 6 DUI Home schools must first receive OK Parents in Sevier School district who choose to teach their children at home need to make a written request and receive permission from the school board to have their children released from public school attendance, according to state regulations. Applications can be obtained from the Sevier School District office, 1 95 East 500 North, Richfield. Completed applications are submitted to the school board for their approval. Exemption certificates are given and the child is released from public school attendance into the home school. Letters to the Editor Aurora City - great place to live; needs you now 529-783- 9 528-311- 1 repairs to physical facilities, and A budget hearing, reports from various administrators, the impact of fee waivers and realignment, and a lengthy discussion of bond restructuring were the main items on the agenda for the first school $68,000 will go toward transportation equipment. Patrick Wilson, district accountant, said $30,000 is likely enough to replace the roof on one school building. Although $68,000 is the value of one school bus, the district is considering the purchase of three smaller vans, one for each high school, to use when smaller groups such as golf or debate teams travel. This would reduce somewhat the wear on the older, larger buses the board meeting of the 1993-9- 5 school year, held Thursday evening at Red Hills Middle School, Richfield. Officials said fee waivers totaled $19, 971 for d that plus at least $7,500 more is expected to be requested this year. Waivers can be sought by families unable to pay school fees, which are charged because the legislature does not adequately fund the full school program. When fees are waived, schools must pick up the costs. Due to the realignment of athletic league play by the Utah High Schools Activities Association, the three Sevier County High Schools will be forced to travel farther to Itisesti compete during 1993-9mated that the cost for this increased travel will be $29,627. By changing the tax rate from 0.008043 to 0.008243, or one mil, the board will raise the $78,720 needed to cover increased transportation costs, fees waivers and estimated fee waiver growth, plus $21,622 for community use of facilities, such as heat, lights, and custodial services. Debt service carryover levied in capital outlay will raise $98,000 in one-tim- e money. Of this amount, $30,000 will be used for major 1992-93,an- groups usually use. The Fiscal Year 94 budget and tax rate was approved with other-itemon the consent agenda. North Sevier High School principal Larry Shum way awarded each board member a plaque in recognition of their courage and support of the restructuring at the school, which led to NSHS receiving the Governors Award of Excellence this year. A report from Red Hills Middle School principal Bruce Douglas included a rundown on plans for the coming school year. Douglas said he expects enrollment to rise by 20 students, with the incoming sixth grade class at nearly 200. The PTA is cooperating to provide instruction on earthquake preparedness this year. Strategic planning goals are being set and met successfully at the schooL For example, students who do not test out at sixth grade reading level will be placed in reading 4. classes aimed at improving their skills. - 63 East Main - Salina, Utah 64654 - Phona: 9 0 0 is published each Wednesday for The Salina Sun, SECD $15.00 per year In Utah; $18.00 out of county in Utah; and $21.00 peryear out of the state of Utah by the Salina Sun, 63 East Main, Salina Utah 84654. Second class postage Is paid at Salina, Utah 84654. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Salina Sun, 63 East Main, Salina, Utah 84654. Single Copy $.50 Publisher :Post, Jim Olsen - Editor: Carol Jensen USPS 4780-800- 529-783- 4780-800- Offices in Salina and Beaver ' Investing in education pays lifetime dividends An education anyone can make. is Correspondents: Aurora; Cindy And reason - Redmond; Tammy Johnson-Salin- FisKcrPricc Evelyn Kiesel a: teiESifiSBadBjESlHi vocational Since Stewarts program in- cludes vocational counseling, he asked SSHS counselorCraig Mathie to report on the Comprehensive Guidance pilot program that has been going on at his school for two years. Students areexposed in theclass-roosetting to career exploration classes and learn about the personal qualities and atittudes employers expect on the job. By working with teachers who are also student advisors, Mathie said a counselor can impact 100 of the students in a school. A computer software program called Choices pro vides occupational and educational exploration. It really opens their eyes to the occupational choices around the students, he noted. The program is tailored for Utah and even suggests four year student educational and occupational plans for those who are certain of their career goals. m serve as assistant principal at Back to school with the name parents trust- O Sturdy Flex Hinge O Nose pad Is anotomlcally Valley Vision Clinic 145 N 100 E Richfield, Ut OF 67 East Center Gunnison Richfield High Nyle Norris has been named as assistant principal ofRichficld High School, to replaceTeresaRobinson, who was named principal two weeks 896-8142-896-8- oratio ct director Leon Stewart listed the grant funding and programs that have come into the district over the last two years. Over $278,000 for last year, and $285,000 for this year, puts into place courses and classroom experiences that prepare students for jobs immediately after high school graduation, as well as positioning them for further training or college. Weve given teachers the funds and let them restructure their own departments, Stewart explained. Their goal is to give each student some vocational experience so they can be prepared to earn higher than minimum wage while they are trying to work their way through college, if thats what they choose to do. Nyle Norris to delivers triple strength material O 9 styles In 32 colors Depositors multi-distri- Fair) in Chicago in 1933. designed for children iMOs grams, Synchronized swimming was O New ISOTAN material QflTMS This will focus on making Red Hills more of a middle school and les of a junior high, Douglas said. The staff also plans to continue recognizing student excellence in academic achievement and exemplary behavior. Reporting on vocational pro- given its first public demonstration by the Modern Mermaids at the Century of Progress Exposition (World's It about financing an education, let's get together and secure a dividend that lasts a lifetime. ar TM the greatest investment pays dividends for life. A student invest not only money in an education, but also time and effort. As a local community bank, we back our local students and schools. If our community's students are willing to invest the time and effort it takes to earn an education, we are certainly willing to back their financial investment. If you or your son or daughter are concerned ar More travel for athletes; fee waivers to reach $26,000 INDEPENDENT BANK years and have given many hours of service to our city. As they retire, new officials need to take their place. Offices that are open include the following: counMayor, Two (2) four-yecouncil seats; and one (1 ) two-yecil seat. I think it would be good if every citizen in Aurora would take their turn and serve as either Mayor or Councilperson. Find out what it takes to run a city. It will be a growing experience for you. You have until August 24th to sign up for office. So please, DO IT NOW. Hal Jensen Aurora, Utah 528-715- 8 ago. I believe Mr. Norris strengths best balance my personal leadership style, said Robinson, thus enabling us to better save the needs of RHS students are parents. Norris is a seasoned coach with 26yearsofexpcrienceatRHS. His new position begins August 16. Norris says he enjoys working with students and helping them to set and achieve goals that will benefit them throughout their lives. |