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Show ;1VPr?Ss Association E. 300 So. flLC, UT 84111 TV Listing Inside The Voice of Sanpete County VolufM Eighty-Nin- MT. PLEASANT, UTAH e 14647 - January 29, 1911 Number Four Price 30 Sanpete, miners affected tiations by contract n : WASHINGTON, DC- - Some 300 coal miners from the Sanpete Valley area will be affected by the results of coal mining contract negotiations now going on in Washington, DC which should result in a final contract offer by the national March 26 deadline. ; With both sides stressing a desire to avoid a strike, the United Mine Workers of: America and the Bituminous Coal Operators Association negotiating teams presented goals which may be difficult to resolve by the deadline, a UMWA spokesman said on Tuesday of this week. The spokesman for the BCOA who declined to be identified said that the UMWA is working at a disadvantage n mines are more since because and they do not productive have to p&y UMWA pension benefits. non-unio- The UMWA also has less control over coal mined in the United States the spokesman said, and cited the following figures. In 1970 more than 70 percent of all coal produced in the United States was mined by UMWA workers but by this amount had dropped to 44 , percent. 30,000 out of work The spokesman also said that a UMWA miner produces 11.9 tons daily while a miner produces 25.5 tons daily. Also, there are more than 30,000 coal miners out of work in the eastern part of the U.S. he said. The UMWA said in recent district meetings that their aim in this contract will be to "catch up with inflation. In the 1978 contract the UMWA settled on the basis of a six percent annual inflation rate but the Consumer Price Index rose more than 40 percent during the contract time. While the UMWA worker obtained $1.40 per hour in raises over the period of time, his buying power was actually reduced by 23.5 percent by the end of the contract period. Clearly the miners have lost substantial ground and mean to catch up an unidentified UMWA spokesman said. He cited the fact that auto workers contracts call for a $17 per hour wage while coal miners receive $10.50 per hour. 1980 non-unio- n Benefits for widows The UMWA is asking for pension increases and says that benefits for widows pensioned by 1950 should be raised to the level of those of survivors whose benefits started under the 1974 agreement. They also are asking for retirement benefits to be paid at the time of retirement rather than the time of termination. As it now stands a man who works in the mines for 20 years, lakes another job elsewhere, and later retires at the age of 65 will be paid at the level of benefits after the 20 year period rather than at the level at the 65 year retirement age. The union demands also include dental care for the worker and his family ; reduced work time "More time away from the hazards of a demanding MT. PLEASANT- - Citizens of the regardless of their political affilations, are encouraged to attend a meeting tonight at the Civic Center where nominees will be selected to fill the council seat vacated by community, Wayne Ross. The meeting is sponsored by the Republican Party who have been charged with selecting nominees to give the city council who will make the h six-inc- h Road causes concern Doors open to new school I love FAIRVIEW the new the other school was old and the second said Bonnie Sue Bench, a first grade had a hole in the ceiling. It was moving day Monday as the grade student on Monday after she and her classmates walked from the old children helped pack books, supplies, building and found their places in the desks and personal belongings into new building. trucks and cars furnished by the teachers and PTA. Bonnie Sue, speaking for most of the The children all met at the old school kids in her class also said she liked Monday morning, and then most of the moving into the new building because kids walked as class groups the six school, 9 blocks to the new school located in Fairviews east side. It was a cool, crisp morning, and the view of the Sanpete Mountains to the south was exhilerating and added excitement to the momentous event. When the students arrived, they found their rooms in disarray, but everyone pitched in and soon all rooms were organized and classes were underway. Children were also issued lockers and enjoyed lunch at noon. Some even got lost going down the wrong halls and were unable to find their classroom. Elder L. Thomas Perry, a member of the LDS Council of Twelve Apostles, will give the dedicatory address and prayer next Thursday night, February 5. The public is invited to attend the event which will be held at 7 p.m. The old building which was constructed in 1922 will be used by the school district for storage. While the day was an exciting one, it was not without its problems as parents suddenly became concerned over the narrow road which funnels into the school. Parents were concerned with the fact that there is only one route to the school and because there are no sidewalks or way for the children to walk without being in the way of cars and school busses. On Wednesday, parents were circulating a petition asking for bussing to the school for children living on the west side of town. Chris Davis, a mother of a student, says she has strong support of others in the neighborhood in the effort which required small children to walk 3 miles each day. However, Allen Hall, President of the Board of Education, said that busses were only required to pick up children living more than 1.5 miles from the school. But added that if busses weren't full children could be picked up at regular stops. Mrs Davis says her speedometer registers 1.6 miles from her home to the school. Mrs. Davis also cited the danger of young children walking along the too narrow road near the school as well as muddy conditions and other factors in her decision to ask for the students to be bussed. ) g agreement They ask for the safe working place agreement to be spelled out more fully and that health and safety comI mitteemens work and duties be expanded and that they be paid. The union is also asking that there be a national policy in regard to disputes involving absenteeism, a Currently an arbitration review board is not working well, the union said. It takes too long and another policy needs to be developed. A national policy ought to allow to local agreements, have companies the spokesman from the UMWA said. J. Marvin lligbee prepares for the performance of the Southern Utah Youth Symphony at 8:00 p.m. in the Manti High Auditoruim on February 4. Mike Higbee, son of Dr. and Mrs. 7 meeting here tonight ' in the mines. Ephraim faces 25 hike Tonight p.m. Mt. Pleasant sets in power in February school dedication EPHRAIM- - The citizens will pay for all utility services furnished by the City at a rate closer to the costs as a result of an unanimous vote at the January 21 meeting. Electric bills will be 25 percent higher at the next billing on all classes of service. The cost of materials and services for new hookups to sewer and water have final choice. also escalated it was reported by Roy Starting time is set for 7:30 p.m. Mae Thompsen, chairman of the Reid, the City Councilman in charge ot Concerned Citizens group, urged all Sewer and Water Departments. citizens to attend and get in on the Therefore a new schedule of fees decision-making substantially higher than previously process. Rosss resignation will become ef- was adopted by resolution. New sewer Connection fees are now fective 'on January 31. line, $700 for a The new appointee will serve until he $450 for a four-incline and complete cost of materials or she is replaced in the November and labor for connections above six election. GOP sets nominating ai(d dangerous job," more choice in vacation and overtime worked; and a clause to strengthen health and safety v?, inches. The new water connection fees are $551) for a :1i inch line; $650 for a one MT. PLEASANT- itlch line and $950 for a two inch line. Dedication For connections outside the City limits, ceremonies for the new addition to the tbe customer pays for the extension in elementary school will be held tonight, addition to the connection fee. January 29, at 7 p.m. at the school The percentage rise in the cost of according to Dr. Harold Johnson, electricity, from the 8 percent Superintendent of Schools. commended at the last City Council The new $445,000 addition includes meeting to the 25 percent figure accepted now, followed a newly com- three new classrooms built in the pleted rale study chart by the Ephraim former multi purpose area and a new Power Board. gym, stage and kitchen facilities are The rise in electrical costs parallels located in the new addition. recent raises in price in other Sanpete Also located in the remodeled section towns. The council was urged to increase is a faculty room and teachers rates by Ted Olson, a member of the workroom. Continued on io paao 9 Dr. Reed Miller, principal, says that Congressman to address GOP banquet MT. PLEASANT- - US Representative Jim Hansen will be the Lincoln Day Banquet speaker this year at Snow College, according to Nancy Jensen, Sanpete County Republican Chairman. The banquet will be held February 12 al the college Cafeteria starting at 7:30 p.m. and will include a musical program in addition to Hansens remarks, In an effort to encourage young people to become involved in the political system, all Young Republicans will be admitted for just the cost of the dinner, Mrs. Jensen said. Tickets will be on sale from Jim Christensen of Moroni, who is vice chairman for the county, and all Republican District Chairmen will also have them for sale. More information on the banquet will lx; available in next week's Pyramid Mrs. Jensen said. even with the extra space the modular units are still being utilized and one small group is using a storage room. He added that the enrollment in the school is now 401 and he said he expected at least 25 more students next year. The outgoing sixth grade has 59 students while the incoming kin- dergarten is expected to have 72 students. Dr. Bruce Harless, President of the Mt. Pleasant LDS Stake, will give the dedicatory address and prayer. Former Principal Leon Nielsen will speak as will Dr. Reed Miller, Principal and Supt. Johnson. Prayers will be offered by Bishop Ken Palmer and Reverand Paul Noble. Musical numbers will be presented by children from the Sixth and Second Grades. A flag ceremony is planned under the direction of Cub Scout Pack 3507. Last Thursday, the district dedicated the addition to the Moroni Elementary School which was a project similar to Mt. Pleasant. Next Thursday night dedication ceremonies will be held for the new Fairview Elementary School. The public is invited to attend the ceremonies. Hearing set Wednesday on Gooseberry project d PROVO The hearing on the Gooseberry Narrow Project is scheduled for a decision next Wednesday, February 4 in the courtroom of Judge Allen Sorensen in Provo. Reuel Christensen of Ephraim said Judge Sorensen had indicated he will make a decision on the matter at this hearing. The case was scheduled last February in the same court but was continued while Carbon County collected more evidence in their claim to the water which is involved in the controversy. The Gooseberry Project was started some 50 years ago and has never been decided definitely. As the Sanpete Valley continues to grow the water becomes more valuable to the area and if workers for Carbon and Emery County are going to live here we need the water as much as does Carbon County Christensen, chairman of the Water Conservancy District said. U was a big task, but many hands make light the work. Children, teachers and members of the PTA all helped to move desks, supplies and other things from the old Fair- - long-awaite- view school to the new building Monday morning. The old school which was constructed In 1922 will be used for storage I |