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Show 4 THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, Dec. 8, 1988 COMMUNITY NEWS Board Gives Okay To Begin Study of School Lunch Privatization leader in the food service industry had done some preliminary and was in the process of developing some spread sheets for GRANITE PARK. A study further consideration. concerning the privatization of Willardsen also said that the Granite School Districts studies were being done within school lunch program was given the district to see what could be the to improve school Tuesday following a done 5 p.m. study session on the lunch efficiency and participation, matter by the Granite Board of and that no decision had been Education. reached in by any way Dr. Frank Willardsen described administrators to recommend or what steps the district had taken discourage privatization. toward studying the issue and "I think the privatization issue explained the various options is a concept which is obviously not available to the board concerning going to go away," J. Dale Christensen told fellow board privatizing school lunch. He pointed out that no firm members. "The question Im concerned figures were yet available to with here is if we can find ways to compare with current expenditures, but that Marriott Corp. a improve efficiency," Lynn - by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer leg-wor- k - Davidson noted. "There is no question we already run a very efficient school lunch service, but what we need to explore is if our beliefs about our school lunch system are true or could the that I would match up with more rapidly as we can and not string this out forever," board member Patricia G. Sandstrom noted. sector private do it efficiently." "My reason for wanting to look into this is to improve the quality of service to the children," Sandstrom said. "It may be that there are ways we can improve participation in school lunch, but in my mind, if the quality goes up, the numbers will go up. "One thing to keep in mind is what effect any changes we make will have on our personnel," board president Gary Swensen pointed out. "We have a great number of faithful, employees hard-workin- g Firemen Continued from page 1 the former fireman might wish. "We do not want any city employee to lose any benefits, said Hansen. "Were not up here to cause problems." Duke said, "We dont want any problems." She noted that firemen can retire after 20 years but city employees must wait 30. Firemen would still be young enough to hold down another job while collecting their retirement wages, she explained. "Its an unreasonable request to propose an increase for the minority and on the majority," she said. Councilwoman Janice Fisher Duke asked if it was unreasonable to use part of the $249,000 the city has stored away to fill potholes, since $37,000 out of the street maintenance fund seems to be too much to forfeit for the firemens compensation. "Im asking you for a " pleaded Fisher. Some feel the retirement variants are not the citys problem. After all the state band-aid,- mandates the percentage each group must pay. Everyone is to carry his own load. Hansen said there are only about 1100 firemen in the state and about 73,000 ottnr public employees. He said its difficult to throw your weight around when you dont have much to throw compared to the others. City Manager John Newman said the city employees became fed up with the state retirement system in 1982 because they were paying 17.9 percent and were not receiving good benefits. The city employees were lumped in with school teachers. There being more teachers, the city employees felt they werent getting enough for the money so they wanted a separate program. City employees are forced to comply with the state retirement system due to a bill that was sponsored by a senator in Utah County. However, the teachers and the city employees were divided and the inequities were corrected leaving the public employees to pay 9.65 percent. Now each group must carry its HOLIDAY G I FT EXPRESS After the STORM COMES THE RAINBOW Paul H. Dunn discusses many principles that will help you weather the storms of life. With a positive, anecdotal style, he shares a message of hope for all who face "This needs to be done carefully, but expediently," she added. Administrators agreed to have materials prepared for further study at the boards first meeting in January. The study session Tuesday came as a result of an article Nov. 29 and an editorial Dec. 2 in The Salt Lake Tribune which called the Granite board to task for inviting Marriott Corp. to supply cost estimates for feeding school lunch to the districts 70,000-plu- s students as perhaps a first step to own load, explained Newman. Public Safety (firemen and policemen) didnt want to pull out of the old program because they wanted to protect the 20 years program, he said. That is, the firemen are able to retire in 20 years and receive full benefits according to their plan but the city employees must wait the 30 WEST VALLEY. "Were proceeding with the repairs as district quickly as possible," director of maintenance and operation Ross Wentworth said Tuesday concerning a broken water main at Kennedy junior explains Hansen. high. The pipe, which ruptured late Sunday night, flooded the boiler room and shorted out the main electrical panel. Once the incident was discovered, all water and electricity to the building were cut Still the firemen only receive $803 a month if they retire after 20 years and no additional money, "The problem isnt with the city. The city is very generous," said the newly-appointe- d councilman, Caroll Elford. "The problem lies with the legislature compartmentalizing the retirement system." After studying the differences in the retirement programs, Elford said a large number of firemen have already retired and are creating a drain on the system. The police who contribute about 19 percent, the firemen who must contribute about 26 percent and the general public employees who give about 10 percent are three categories all required to pay varying amounts mandated by the state. "Its unfortunate that the amount the state requires of the firemen considerably exceeds the amount the city pays," said Elford. "I have great empathy for the fireman who has to pay out of his own pocket when others around him are able to take an excess." However, its not the problem, Elford repeated. The legislature has to rework the firemens retirement to bring down the load. "I agree with everything," said "but while were Fisher, pondering and stewing, theres a group of employees paying money out of their pockets, not like other city employees who are spending their money right now." "Please give these guys a band-aiuntil we can work something out, pleaded Fisher. A fire captain after 30 years might draw less pay then the secretary in his office considering the money she has in Mutual ol problem," he said. The council voted against city intervention for the firemens retirement program with the exception of Fisher. "The not citys being said Hansen. responsible," off. School has been closed since Monday while the district awaited to repair parts to be the electrical panel. District officials anticipated arrival of those parts Wednesday afternoon, with maintenance crews ready to work through the night to repair the damage. The building is anticipated to be functional late this fully afternoon (Thursday) and district sit back and evaluate," said Hansen. The City Council also voted to authorize construction of the Pioneer Walkway to be located along the North Jordan Canal between Oxford Way and 3400 West, then to 3800 South at about 3420 West and the residential subdivisions to the north. The project is not to exceed and the $6,500 agreement indemnifying the North Jordan Canal Company of liability has been signed. The walkway is set to be not a sacrifice of will but an elevation to a higher purpose and privilege. $9.95 sure? Ask about Deseret Not Deseret Book scheduled regularly meeting at 7. at followed 6 p.m. or the the board Art Exhibit Deemed Success WEST VALLEY. The Cultural has here Arts Committee announced it was very pleased with local artists who participated in the First Annual Peoples Choice Art Exhibit Nov. 14-1- Local artists who received awards are Phoebe L.C. Crofts "Thai," first place; painting Sharon Jewkes for her oil painting "Tree Patterns," second and Patricia Clements "Joy" and Sharon Jewkes "Rock Creek" tied third. Contributing artists were Jan Isaac, Croft, Judith Lynn Claus, Lorita Clements, Dymock, Mitchel F. Hutchinson, Marge Haxton, Helen Manwaring, Anna K. Anderson, R.C. Bishop, Donna D. Perry, Mable Breeze, Jerry Westergard, Joseph F. Calapp, Jewel Hodson, Shirley Ottesen, Jonell Evans Perkins, Gerry Williams, Marvin S. Andelin, officials expect school to resume Friday. It has yet to be determined how students will make up lost class Loren time. Superintendent Burton said meetings will be held with parents to iron out details, with the possibility of extended school days or a shortened Christmas vacation being two of the many options available. Jewkes. The Cultural Arts Committee is looking forward to an excellent exhibit next year also, said a city spokesperson. Town Council Officers Named KEARNS. Names of officers for the Kearns Town Council for the coming announced were year Tuesday night. Arlo James will retain his position as chairman with Dave Green, vice David chairman; Howick, secretary; Janice Snider, recording secretary and Mary Ridge, treasurer. Council members will make their annual tour of the area Dec. in the 20 to select winners home Christmas decorating is contest. Anyone interested asked to be sure their lights are turned on that evening. Ten homes will be selected and each will receive an award of $20. For more information those interested may call Mr. James, 968-138- V NOTHING OVER Decorated Gift Boxes 8 316 X 11 116 X 1 716 pack of 4 boxes X 1 78 pack of 3 for construction. The council the approved ordinance enacting the city code which governs construction on flood plain areas. Also a West Valley Highway Authority Cooperative Interlocal agreement was approved which involves the cities in join participation preparing for the new highway. No funds were allocated for the authority yet due to lack of them. Councilman Elford was appointed replacing Claude Jones as councilman Elford was also appointed to replace Jones on the Redevelopment Agency Commission and on the Housing Authority and Building Authority. Councilman Leland DeLange will retain his seat on the blousing Authority. The next city council meeting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. a $10.00 Doll 11V2 inch Miss Anita mi Candle Add a holiday glow to your festivities. Great buy at Only $200 boxes Fine Porcelain Bisque Unicorn for Genuine Porcelain Hurricane Lamp with Votive Vinyl head, rooted hair, choose from several styles. $4I 50 9 12 x 14 i4 $250 Dent-Pull- er Battery-Operate- Top Power d Super Car Racer Popular gift the Unicorn collector. Beautiful white finish with gold horn scape goat." "I dont know what we do next the compelling reasons for doing so and shows this proceedings. The Salt Lake daily implied that the Granite district had Make your list, check it twice, then shop for the lowest price! "Theyre using the state as a discusses willing, loving submission to God. He offers sound advice on measure of public confidence for the "secrecy" which cloaked the on the citys nothing, explained Elford. "Im torn as to whether the city should tear up the existing system or to solve the legislative Neal A. Maxwell to hide by keeping the and under wraps the board to discuss in an open Bession. At Tuesdays open study session matter, however, the seat reserved for a Tribune reporter was conspicuously empty. The Tribune apparently did not attend either the executive session which Pipe Repairs Moving Quickly; KJHS May Reopen Friday years. has $250,000 to her credit and the fireman has Not my will, something meeting challenged the matter for New York. She BUT THINE certificates. ' our employees?" 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