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Show 48 DESERET NEWS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1976 Private computer chea r mg to provide information that would lead to specifications on which computer vendors will bid, Ronald J. Swenson, Systems Planning Steering Board chairman, said. Boeings activities, which have included interviewing computer center employes, have raised questions among various organizations, including other computer vendors. They believe that Boeing would have a definite advantage in bidding because of their interviews and study ol the state computer system. Thurgood said Boeing officials believe they can provide the same computer work the state now does with 20 percent fewer people. He said some state employes would probably not elect to go with a private firm. More than 150 persons were packed into the governors board room, limited to 50 persons by the state fire marshall, but Gov. Calvin L. Rampton refused to move the meeting to a larger room. Outside, wives oi state computer employes carried signs saying, By Roger Pussy Ieseret News staff writer 4t v) Private firms can operate the states ttynputer services for $500,000 to $5 (trillion less per year for two years, a Utah State University professor said Wednesday. T Dr. Ronald Thurgood, a professor of Electrical and computer engineering, made the comment during a public meeting in the State Capitol. The meeting was called by the State Board of Examiners to obtain information on a proposal to mm over operations of the Systems Planning and Computing Department to a private firm (a concept known as facilities Management). . Thurgood admitted that his figures isa the potential savings were based on information supplied by computer vendors. Currently, Boeing Computer Services, Inc., Seattle, Wash., is attempt- - I I . state told Anything Boeing can do, state employes can do better and cheaper, and The state can and must manage its affairs. Which department will be sold out next?" Swenson said he would like to meet Utah Public Employes Association (UPEA) officials, some selected computer employes and others, at the steering board meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Room 313 of the Capitol Rampton said it may be up to the new State Boaid of Examiners to have an informal meeting before Jan 1 to consider what course of action they want to take. This would be necessary because the facilities management proposal would be considered by the Legislature when it meets in January, but any contract would have to be approved by the examiners. Rampton, Lt. Gov. Clyde L. Miller and Atty. Gen. Vernon B Romney, who make up the present board, will leave office Jan. 3. J. Francis Valerga, UPEA attorney, gave Swenson a list of 20 questions that he would like answered at the steering board meeting Del Rowe, an attorney for Systems Development Corp., said he would like his firm to have the same opportunities to develop a proposal that Boeing had or have Boeing suspended from interviewing state employes. Edward J. Doyle, president, SDC Integrated Services, Inc., Santa Monica, Calif., said he is curious how his firm was eliminated from consideration to perform the same types of activities as Boeing. John Gunter, director, systems planning department, said 35 firms were contacted through newspaper advertisements, and seven were selected which showed an interest in studying the state's computer system. That list was narrowed to SDC and Boeing, based on experience and other professional qualifications. County mulls garbage fee City courts criticized By Hal Spencer deseret News staff writer Caught by an exhausted general fund mill levy. Salt Lake County officials Wednesday discussed charging a fee for garbage picloip services in unincorporated areas. Basil B. McGlochlin, director of the countys cnrauliruf hirrhurov-fliv- The Salt Lake County Attorneys Office has asked Third District Court to order Salt Lake City Court to rchedule a preliminary hearing on a case involving assault on a police officer. In a petition filed by John T. Nielsen, assistant county attorney, the City Court is - .L -- 11. V t r vcuig wuuucticu iiu uiamiaouag mi ttdbdUii case twice this year. County Atty. R. Paul Van Dam said he wants all the City Court judges to receive Third District Court instructions because the issue could have a bearing on other cases. The case in question concerns the prosecution of Kim Charles McHenry, 23, 8245 S. 3539 West, West Jordan, who was charged last April with assaulting Highway Patrolman Robert Coleman. Coleman was arresting McHenry for investigation of drunk driving when a scuffle ensued and Coleman was kicked, according to sheriffs reports on the incident. vl com- control-sanitatio- n plex, said imposition of a $2.25 monthly fee on garbage service recipients would help relieve his battered budget and improve service. Deputy County Atty. John Avery said fees could be levied through a special service district, which in turn could be formed using a 1975 state law. tricts under the older law law to pay for garbage, street lighting and plan- A big problem in the said department, McGlochlin, is the soar- ning services in unincor- ing cost of maintenance for an aging equipment porated areas. fleet. McGlochlin is asking Of 159 vehicles, he said, this year for a total budget increase of 62 90 show maintenance costs amounting to over percent, from $14.15 million in 1976 to $22 9 in 1977. 80 percent of their origiThe budget would serve nal costs. flood control, sanitation, This is ridiculous, trash removal, street gentlemen. Were losing iigiuiilg, uaflit engineer - money by iiui buying new ing, agriculture inspecequipment. But we cant tion and collector and afford new equipment, so class B roads. we either fix the old stuff The director Wednes- or we dont get the work done, said McGlochlin. day presented sn impressive show during a Turning to another budget workshop session chart, the director complete with charts and pointed out that the cougraphs showing the poor ntys rate of fiscal growth fiscal state of his has outstripped that of his department every year for the past four Two young Utahns have been selected to participate in interna- tional skills competition at Utrecht, Holland, next July. Representing ' United States in masonry and carpentry compet'tions will be Darron Pulsipher, an Olympus High School graduate who attended vocational school at Granite High, and Roger Allen, a graduate of the carpentry classes at Jordan High School. National competition, sponsored by the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, was conducted during the past week in Cincinnati, Ohio, according to Gordon Beck-strovocational coordinator at Granite High. The youths were chosen the charge was first made public. Hansen told the Chronicle, My offer to take a polygraph was made for the purpose of proving to you that your story was untrue and your informants lied to ycu. Had you accepted the offer, you would have learned the truth of my denial and two fine young people would not have been injured by your publication of malicious lies." Hansen said he wont take the test now because it would be playing into the hands of irresponsible journalists. The Chronicle in turn said they wont retract their accusation. Christensen the said bar has reviewed the Chronicles charge, but has found no substantiation for the allegation. the asked Weve Chronicle to come forward with any evidence it may have to back up what it says, Christensen added, but it hasn't come foreward. We dont know who their sources are or what proof they have. The Chronicle earlier this week asked Hansen to take a lie detector test to prove the accusation false, saying Hansen highway-floo- d should said Hansen resign. VYrtJtootadYertssIsig, Boyd $o$s "Pct-g- country. Advisers who coached the young men for the contests were Werner C-- 6 should ho scon! Schoeck, masonry teacher at Granite, and Dave Palmer, carpentry Businessmen: instructor at Jordan. Although high schools have shop classes, youths from all county high schools are eligible tc participate in the vocr tional program at Gn. wnv nn m mi m rrHmrr trt PnoV.- strom. Want Ads DO MORE THINGS FOR MORE PEOPLE at LOWER COST Now is tho time to order Christmas gifts for customers, employees, etc. They will appreciate our famous food gift paks. See them on display or phone. We'll mail, if you wish. Trolley Square WANT ADS 5 Dial ZCMI 364-604- Center and 4 533-833- 1 521-353- CHRISTMAS SALEH! other firms did exactly that after the county proposed two service dis- - vm Utah Woolen COMM An Old Time Name With New Time Fashions LAPSES' 3-MAN- Cheever LeVitre. 80, 9196 S. 1380 East, owner and operator tof the LeVitre Music Co -died Nov. 24, 1976, at hii t home after a long illness Mr. LeVitre repaira instruments in the business which he operatec wfor 38 years and also wai an appraiser of rare violins. He attended Brigham Young University, studying music under Prof. JLeroy Robertson. He ir studied instrument with Prof. Moses Gudmunson. As a violinist with the original Utah Symphony Orchestra, he played in many of the movie thea- ters throughout Utah and Idaho and Montana. He also played in the l face a lawsuit for libel. The editors of the paper EARLY BIRD justified, and City Court Judge Melvin H. Morris dismissed the case. The case had been dismissed once before by City Court Judge Maurice D. Jones following arguments at a preliminary hearing. The County Attorney's Office accuses the City Court of abusing its discretion in dismissing the complaint a second time, and asks the higher court to order a new preliminary hearing on the refiled assault complaint. Raymond B-- n complex represented 11 percent of the total budget. In 1976, it represented only 9 5 perrpnt, he said. Meanwhile, McGlochlin said, since 1972 the county has assumed service responsibilits for 100 e i non j uvm UUid U1 I1CM iuauo, new subdivisions and 9,720 new homes. Commissioners, taking a hard line on the 1977 budget due to a shortfall of $2 million, nevertheless told McGlochlin to do some heavy cutting. We have no other choice," said Commissioner Pete Kutulas, "Were broke. McHenrys lawyers argued that the arrest was Improper and the resistance Raymond LeVitre dies at 80 Invited to Saw exam probe skills test Continued from himself offered to take the test when from top contestants from throughout the years. In 1975, the control-sanitatio- Bar winding up 2 teens , , THEATRE ORGAN 1 ONLY FLOOR MODEL -- REDUCED TO ONLY in iBYU Symphony Or- chestra. 7th EAST and 21st South CORNER Many other fashion instyles & colors cluding; wraps, re-pa- button-ca- square, rdigans, round & cowl pullovers a sweater ever'ore a to excite $7 95 to $75 sho? mar niti m (Regularly $10,950.00) UTAH WOOLEN yyr LeVitre lived in California for several years where he was a piano tuner for the Sher-ma- n Gay Music Co. 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