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Show Total Utah School Costs Climb 158 in Ten Years Total Maintenance and OperaThe teacher-pupratio in Salt ting costs of Utah schools increased Lake City School District was 21.4 from $106,958,951 to $275,494,603. compared to the state average of ' in the 10 years since 22.9. or $158 1965," the Utah Taxpayers AssoRich District had the lowest ciation has disclosed. The costs do ratio, with 13.4 and Nebo the not include funds spent for Capital highest, with 25.8, followed by and Debt the UTA il Service, Outlay News noted. Per Capita operating costs in Salt Lake City School District were $1,125.78 compared with the state average of $960.30, said the tax research organization. Nebo School District had the states lowest per pupil cost with $870.22. Jordan District was next with $873.70. Daggett District had the highest cost $1,860.59. UTA claims that the teacher-pup- il ratio is the most important item in determining school operating costs. When the ratio drops just one point, it costs the taxpayers an additional $5.8 million. According to the Association, in the past 10 years the ratio has dropped from 25.3 to 22.9. This cut in the teacher-pup- il ratio means that 1,181 more teachers are now being used to teach a similar number of pupils than ten years 9, ago. Uintah with 25.1. THE UTA NEWS further noted 1974-7- 5 average contract salaries 'of classroom teachers in Utah were $10,056, or $1,117 per month for time actually worked. The a975 average teacher salary is $910 over the $9,146 paid in 1974. Salt Lake School District average salary was $9,956. Association analysts said that fringe benefits retirement, social security and insurance cost taxpayers an additional $37.1 million. This is equivalent to about $1,625 for every school employee per year. Adding this to the $1,117 per month salary would put monthly that the average teacher salaries near $1,297. By districts, average salaries low from a of $8,288 in range a to of $10,809 in high Daggett Tooele. Thrift Program New Can Apply After F.I.C.A. Completed Bond-a-Mat- ic A new type thrift program which potentially could produce additional personal savings to employees will be offered by many Utah companies in cooperation with the Department of the Treasurys Savings Bonds Division. The new program is called wBond-a-Mati- c. It relates to contri- butions toward Social Security under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and the voluntary authorization of employees for continuance of these contributions after the statutory $15,300 of F.I.C.A. income is completed. Continued allotments after completion of the contributions to Social Security to be applied toward purchase of U.S. Series E Savings Bonds will be made only through consent of employees wishing to participate. For example. Social Security (F.I.C.A.) deductions begin January 1 of each year. The deductions continue until 5.85 percent of the first 15,300.00 of annual income is reached, amounting to a contribution of $895.05. thrift Under this uBond-a-Matprogram the allotments are continued throughout the calendar year the amount withheld beyond the original $895.05 for Social Security being applied toward purchase of Savings Bonds. Thus, an employees paycheck would remain unchanged throughout the year and without changing his standard of living, provide savings painlessly. Based on quarterly estimates from past years the Sodal Security Administration indicates over 14 million workers covered by F.I. C.A. exceed 'this salary level and would be eligible for Some employees in higher income levels reach the $15,300 figure within the first six months. The following is an estimate of when certain salary and wage groups would begin their "Bone-a-Mati- c allotments: ic Bond-a-Mati- c. Begin Income Level $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 Bond-a-Mat- Page Five FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976 THE SALT LAKE TIMES tered the installation of from a computer standpoint. Employee response to the concept has been excellent in these companies. Martin Marietta Corporation estimates that 75 to 8Q percent of employees eligible are currently " participating in the program. The plan is not a substitute for, but is a supplement to, the regular U.S. Savings Bonds Payroll Savings Program. Bond-a-Mat- with ic Bond-a-Mati- c" Bond-a-Matic- Bond-a-Mati- c" CUP Project Social, Economic Effects Studied A the study, sponsored Bureau of Reclamation, will concentrate on the social and economic effects due to the construction of two segments of the Central Utah Project, it was announced by Regional Director David L. Crandall. These two segments, the Diamond Fork Power System and the Provo River System, are part of the by Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project, and will be scheduled for construction in the next few years. The planned social and economic studies are components of the supplemental Environmental Statement to be written later. In the plan for the CUP Bonneville Unit, the Diamond Fork System includes three hydroelectric powerplants and other facilities to produce electrical energy and con- Paintings by Utah Children Finalists For 1977 Seals JulyAugust September The results of pilot programs with McDonald Douglas Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri: Martin Marietta Corporation in Washington, D.C.; as well as a few select companies throughout the nation indicte no difficulties were encoun 10-be- Oilmen Favor Oil Shale Projects (continued from page Max Eliason, vice president of Skyline Oil Co. in Salt Lake City, criticized Sen. Frank Moss and Rep. Allan Howe, both Democrats, for voting for the rollback. They did a great disservice to the people of the state by voting for that bill, he said, noting that Utah would gain a 37.5 percent royalty for any shale oil extracted on federal leases in the state. Meeker said Americas way of life is built on energy, and that energy is running out for the world. Where there was once only the U.S. bidding for Arab oil, now the same oil is being sought as well highly-industrializ- ed Since the Environmental Statement will also discuss a number of alternatives to the presently planned facilities, the social and present conditions, projected trends without project development, impacts of project features, and of each alternative. medical center's service area, including Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada and Utah. Burn victims from Arizona have also been treated in the unit. Tire Safety Kits Being Distributed Orders for the $2.00 kit or requests for free copies of the Consumer Tire Guide should be sent to Tire Industry Safety Council, Post Office Box 1801, Washington, D.C. 20013. Requests for the free tire Guide should be accompanied by a stamped, business-siz- e envelope. Requests for these items received at the former New York City distribution center will automatically be forwarded to the new location for a year. The kit contains a pencil-typ- e air a tread pressure gauge, depth gauge, four valve caps and the Consumer Tire Guide. self-address- 16-pa- Improperly miiatea tires, witti 4 to 12 pounds less than recommended pressure, have their service life reduced by 10 to 40 percent. The increased tread wear which results robs the nation's consumers of up to $250 million each year, according to figures from the National Business Council for Consumer Affairs of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The tire safety kit also contains a tread depth gauge to check for compliance with inspection laws in 40 states prohibiting bald tires, e which are skid- - and as well. The safe minimum tread inch, accorddepth is flat-pron- one-sixteen- th ing to federal standards. Four spare tire valve caps in the kit keep dirt and moisture out of tires and prevent air loss. The gauges and caps in safety yellow are contained in a zippered plastic glove compartment storage pouch Consumwith a copy of the er Tire Guide. 16-pa- ge 1) Western by and Japan. Europe Meanwhile, others noted, oil shale remains in the ground, and it would be many months or years before the first plant could be built vey water from Strawberry Resereven if funding were available voir through the Wasatch Range today. and on to the users along the Russell Cameron, chairman of Wasatch Front. Cameron Engineers, Denver, said The Provo River System will the Clean Air Acts consist of Jordanelle Dam and clause could mean none of the Reservoir and associated recrea- shale lands in Western Colorado or tional facilities, planned stabiliza- Eastern Utah could be developed. tion of upstream reservoirs, and economic studies will also look into probable impacts of each of the alternatives. To be studies are six-be- 10-be- stream areas. June A d intermountain burn Christmas paintings by six Utah unit will open in University of Utah children have been chosen as finalHospital in early spring, doubling ists in the 1977 Christmas Seal the present units capacity. Design Project sponsored by the According to the unit's director. Utah Lung Association. The art Dr. Chad Halversen, the present work will be sent to New York City three-be- d facility is maintaining a where National Art Education near 100 percent occupancy rate, Association and American Lung and more beds must be provided Association representatives will for the Intermountain Region's select one drawing to represent burn victims. Utah on the 1977 sheet of ChristWe've often been forced to turn mas Seals. down less critical burn patients and Two years from now a child's find treatment for them elsedrawing from each state and terri- where, Dr. Halversen said. But tory in the United States will with six beds, we can accept more appear on the sheet of Seals. The cases and provide the highly spe1975 Christmas Seals were of the cialized care these patients dessame format. perately need. The Utah Lung Association reThe expansion work, which is ceived over 200 children's drawings taking place in the hospitals divifrom across the state dealing with sion of rehabilitation, is being the theme of Holiday Time in conducted by the medical centers Utah. Representatives from the engineering department. Utah Art Education Association The enlarged unit will be a and the Utah Lung Association prelude to a d burn and selected the six finalists and six trauma center that is being planned honorable mentions. in the overall medical center exThe finalists are Betsy Graff, age pansion. But the d center 8, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark wont be on line for another five or Graff, Cedar Ctiy; Darren Leek, six years, Dr. Halversen said. The present burn unit provides age 7, son of Mr. & Mrs. Dale S. Leek, Sandy; Ted Davis, age 9, son total care for the burn victim, the of Mr. & Mrs. Don Davis, Hunter; director noted. We have our own Pennian Hall, age 8, daughter of social workers, physical therapists Margarette Hall, Salt Lake City; and a specially trained nursing and Suzanne Jensen, age 8, daughter of physician staff. In addition, the Mr. & Mrs. Alan Jensen, Cedar units location provides ready acCity; and Heather Lublin, age 7, cess to the rehabilitation divisions daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wynn facilities. Lublin, Salt Lake City. The three-be- d unit was originally Honorable mentions are Melissa organized by Drs. Fred Chang and Bentley, age 8, daughter of Mr. & Earl Browne, both of the departMrs. Richard T. Bentley, Sandy; ment of surgery, in March 1974. Emilie Anderson, age 9, daughter Dr. Halversen took over superviof Mr. & Mrs. John R. Anderson, sion of the unit last spring along Salt Lake City; Cheri Willet, age 7, with Dr. Browne. Since its opendaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richard ing, the unit has treated 67 paWillet, Sandy; Troy Powelson, son tients. or Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Powelson, Burn victims are generally longOrem; Sandy Ray, daughter of Mr. term patients, Dr. Halversen said. & Mrs. Sonny Ray, Sandy; and The average length of stay is four Laurie Cowburn, daughter of Mr. ' to six weeks, so the problems of Mrs. Martin Cowburn, Orem. finding enough space to treat a large number of patients from throughout the area are evident. Patients have come to the burn unit from six states involved in the conveyance facilities to down- ic Regional Burn Unit Growth Prompts Expansion Planning According to Dr. Johnson's dictionary, gibberish is so called from a language of Geber, the great Arabian alchemist. Doctor in the Kitchen by Laurence M. Hursh, M.D. Consultant, National Dairy Council NUTRITION A LA CARTE and nutrition-wis- e money-wis- e when you shop. Dried peas and beans, cheese, or peanut butter can be inexpensive alternates for meat in some of your meals. And less tender cuts of meat usually cost less but contain as much food value as higher priced cuts. Prepared properly, stews, meat loaf, and pot roasts are Be delicious. Good cooks know that buttermilk, with its unique flavor and slight acidity, makes light and tender cakes, biscuits, and pancakes. It also helps to tenderize meat. Whether you enjoy buttermilk as a refreshing beverage or as an ingredient in preparing meals, buttermilk offers tasty nourishment to all. Anemia is a frequent probDid you know the tip of your lem among women of childbearteen-ag- e girls. It is tongue tells you. when something is ing age and iron recaused inadequate by sweet? The back of your tongue in the body and not enough spots things that are bitter. There serves in iron the diet. Good food sources are four primary tastes sweet, of iron include whole grain and insour, bitter, and salt. Others enriched cereal products, eggs, clude metallic, alkaline or soapy, meat and poultry, apricots, and astringent. Without these prunes, and raisins. tastes life would be dull indeed. Most foods contain more than Your basic nutritional needs one nutrient, but no one food confall into three categories: first, a tains all nutrients in the amounts steady supply of protein for recommended for optimal health. replacement of body tissue; For this reason, its wise to choose second, vitamins and minerals for a wide variety of foods each day. body metabolism; and third, fats The nutrients of all of them will and carbohydrates as fuel for combine and work for you (as a energy, heat, and maintenance of team), helping to keep you in good the body. shape and feeling vital. |