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Show tk xountu round Creche Exhibit Well Attended .. School Teachers Strike December 8, 2000 The Summit County Bee Page A3 . JL area of funding, but felt there are other nays of handling the problem. Striking is not always the answer-ther- e Continued from page A I ended. They will not be taking any school work home with them and will not be spending any of their personal dollars on the school children during the time frame from now until Christmas break. Littlcford said the teachers will be are more positive ways to come up with solutions. The students and teachers are now going to have to make up the day that was lost We appreciate the teachers in the district. In a related measure, a press release slated that funding of Public honoring their obligations to be lunch room and hall monitors and other duties during this time. .This is their (the teachers) token way to support the strike." The board feels very strongly that the Legislature needs to fund a long term package deal, and pay more attention to the educational needs of the students. With Utahs economy unprecedented ribbons, and the traditional Christmas greenery. Soft music playing in the background also added a special touch to the event From the exquisite beautify of olive wood to the fun pieces using stuffed animals and ;ake mixes, there was something to peak everyone's interest. There wu also a childrens section to keep the little ones entertained making mangers, putting together puzzles, a man-- 1 onette show and painting pictures. The chapel was decorated with a large display of deep red poiiisettia's and Christmas pines, with live: a somber touch to the occasion asj music played-addin- g and sit chose to , quietly contemplate. many For those who attended it was a great occasion. For those who didn't, plans are in the making to bold it ! again next year, due to the great response. BY PAMELA ROBBLNS Bee Editor From the far off lands of Egypt and Argentina to the lands of Costa Rica and Germany and all the lands in between, visitors at the Creche exhibit held at the Midway Stake Center ooh'd and ahhd their way through the outstanding displays of creches, which showed the Christ Child, Maty and Joseph created in various ways. Using mediums of creativity such as animal dung, corn stalks, wood, cakes, the traditional ceramic pieces, mosaics, stone, pewter and ginger bread were only a small portion of the 300 beautiful pieces of art being shown to those crowding in to see them all. Each room featured marvelous displays, with lights adding a special touch as did'mirrors, angel hair, cloth. Our Western Heritage .landfill RoM the east (back side) of the maintenance building. After breaking the window, the suspectsuspefcti then BY JAMES GILGEN , I Oui Westerrr Heritage was thc name of a musical presentation given by the students of South pushed open the window and entered the building. "I cant imagine who would want to rob a landfill," stated Summit The preparation for this gala event was organized by the school's Chorus Teacher, Darlene Clegg. It is too bad that this article ly each song and event that occurred, because there were about 18 or so items that were presented. So it is with some hesitation that I write only about some, not wanting to give the impression that the rest of the numbers were not worthy of mention. They were all done well.' You can tell that Mrs. Clegg worked hard with the students to Missionary Address In the last edition of the Summit County Bee, die addresses of Missionary and Military , COALVILLE 2ND WARD Spec. Brady R. Palmer 377 MED CO (AA) Unit 13248 96271-002- can- not be long enough to cover proper- Corrections To APO.AP last School Middle Thursday afternoon and evening. Richins. "We dont keep money there, only petty cash, as most of the business is earned on company accounts." His sentiment was echoed by employees, Jeff Ovard and Bob Roath, who shook their heads in amazement that someone would actually hit" the landfill. ' At the present time, no additional information has been given. An investigation of the robbery is continuing. men and woman were listed. Several need to be corrected: Kama Correspondent j 1 (serving in South Korea) PVT Draper A. Palmer C Company 1222 Avn Regt. Ft Euitis, VA. 23604 HOYTSVILLE 1ST WARD Elder Kimball Judd 1242IIaslettRd.B 17 E., Lansing Ml 48823 COALVILLE 1ST WARD ' (formerly went by the last name ofWiUe) Elder Tim Cotton Indiana, Indianapolis Mission 3333 Founders Rd. Indianapolis, Ind. 46268 put on an excellent program. The fust musical number was a haunting tribute to our Indian heritage called Micmaq Honour Song. It was sung by the schools Honor Choir. The girls made their own dresses (thank you hom) which gave a decidedly American Indian atmosphere to the entire performance. Lisa Sorenson, who lives in Oakley, was one of the guest artists. She once toured Europe with a chamber Orchestra that was widely acclaimed. While the students sang Home On The Range," she accompanied them by playing the violin. Although the words were familiar, the melody was totally different. which gave a sense of freshness to the words of the song. With! Sorensons violin in the back- ground yod felt like you really were baicE there on the range." Kathy Dale from Park City gave a humorous reading about a cowboy taking a long drink out of a stream of water, and shortly afterwards going upstream a little bit to find a cows decaying carcass in the middle of the water. "My Ten Gallon Hat" was a song that was sung by the students that showed the different way you could use a ten gallon hat, such as dipping it in the water so you could drink out of it. The fiddle duet Maple Sugar," played by Mandy Evans and Anne Sorenson, gave evidence of the time and practice that went into making this production. Starting and stopping with your partner is extremely hard, and they did it very well. Rod Maxfield, who lives in Woodland, was also one of the guest artists. He heads-u- p a cowboy harmony group that the Utah Arts Council recently named as the 1 folk performers in the state of Utah for the years 2001 and 2002. Rod acted as the narrator for the Call 33 !k EJE X. COPY lic education issues including teacher compensation, textbooks hope actions taken will be appropriate ones. I hope parents will begin putting pressure on the Legislative body," he said. North Summit High School Principal, Steve Carlsen, slated the teachers in the district did not support a strike at this time. One reason given was the fact that teachers received a reasonable raise last year and it would be somewhat of a slap in the face." The district is better off than a number of other rural has actually been a help in some cases. Our text books are up to date and class size in the schools is on an 18-t- o 1 ratio between the students and 1; the teacher. Our supply money is ok ; at this time" Carlsen stated. Blaine Dearden, President of the N.S. Education Association, said that the teachers met and made a "very positive, unified decision in that we support the union and what they are hying to do, but felt now wu not the time for a strike. We all agree that schools do need more funding for the students." The teachers all wore red ribbons of support for the strike. Superintendent, Earl Sam" and supplies, class-siz- e reduction, new school construction, inservice training programs, and many other items, we simply must temper our expectations with reality." Hillyard noted, Utah's education dilemma is unique when you figure about 23 percent of our popchildren and ulation are school-ag- e approximately 42 percent of state revenues already go to public education." Hillyard added, When you factor in Utah's ranking among the nation's 13 heaviest states based on personal income, you realize our education equation has no simple solutions." As for tax increases, Hillyard said, We believe an emphasis on economic development and targeted tax cuts will continue Utah's eco nomic prpsperijy. Any tax injjeasq. mlytharie aTfhilling effect, ttj, reverse the success Weve enjoyed. To raise Utah to the national average in per pupil spending, noted Gam, would require one of the three major taxes; income, -- sales or property tax-t- o at least double. For example, doubling the sales tax on a $20,000 vehicle would result in a tax increase from about $1,230 to $2,300. Public education funding policy will not be determined by how close we get to the national' average for per pupil expenditures," said Blonquist commented that computers have been purchased for each teachers desk in. the district, Gam. "Per pupil funding is not necessarily an indication of a successful and productive school system." Gam did recognize the efforts of Utah teachers and acknowledged they have excelled in doing more with less. Despite Utah ranking last in per pupil spending, Garn pointed out Utah ranks third nationally when considering the percent of personal income paid by Utahans for education. Additionally, from fiscal year 1992 to fiscal year 2001, public education spending increased 83-- 1 they have received the best raise in a long time and most requests have been honored. Our student-teachratio is down and our staff of teachers are very supportive and hard working. The leaders and school board appreciate the fact that the teachers did not participate in the strike." Jana Ross, school board member said the board was very super portive and did understand the problems facing teachers in the . 66 ' : " 5? ' t rwpanogoa HW. $240,000 Invest JV'4VV' h ' - We - - i a, ,v Jr Buy & Sell All Bullion Products Education. Although no decision lias been made, if the state decides to accept additional types of waste, tees ecu erated on those wastes should be used for educational purposes. 1 his does not include high level nuclear waste that Private Fuel Storage (PFS) has proposed to stoic at the Goshute Indian Reservation, (be state has strongly oppose J storing high-levnuclear waste in I 'tah el 4. Dedicate $30.6 Million to Textbooks. Based upon the textbook juJk report, the task force recommends appropriating $30.6 million-subict- t to appropriation made this the purchase o! textbooks The amount necessary to meet current needs is $30.6 million. 5. Increase the Guarantees for B oard and Voted leeways. 'g Give school districts the uhilnv to solve critical problems by impleplan in increase menting a five-yethe guarantees for hoard and voted leeways at the local level. t In addition to the plan, task force leaders will recommend the Legislature dedicate additional year-lowar- ar live-poin- revenue to public education. According to the legislative Fiscal Analyst Office, lawmakers will have an estimated $300 million in additional revenue this session. Nearly half, nr $240 million, is revenue which could to increase teacher salaries or enhance programs. The remaining e $260 million is money which could he utilized tor textbooks or school building construe-lion- . One caveat is that not all $Mxi million will he used soluly for cdu cation. This revenue is also required to meet other state program needs. First and foremost is the need ol Utah Students to receive a worth while education. Teachers, studenis. parents and Utah officials need to work together to make sure this happens. . on-goi- one-tim- Supplies Gifts & Jewelry Free Appraisals MJ2010S60 Serving Sunrntt and Waaatdi Counties The Gateway to the (Adas 112 South Main a PO. Ban 219 Kamaa, Utah 84036 3 Office (435) awwaJahcovnayiupaniaa.nat m r3 - . t - AH V S2S3.00 V: oz. Gold Eagle SI 16.00 ' 1 S Gold Eagle 71 .OIF S 32.011 oz. Gold Eagle.... oz. Silver Eagle (2000) S 7.10 Coin Trade Center Stale Street 1102 South 4 X Orem, Utah (801) press are subject to change ! bavd on $269.10 Cold Prices are retail and 99 Gold Eagle oz. Collector Coins - Call Etmle 783-435- tionary adjustments in the statewide property tax levy. 3. Use New Waste Fees for TODAY for Tomorrow! V oz. - I . task force will recommend the Legislature annually consider intlj singing together Happy Trails." IMMACULATE HOME B A BUYER'S DREAM" Huge wHh black ah balh and Z hug wriMn ckaM. Hwfeood toon, aland kochan tor. targa ude by haa retitgnuii. and a aaparaw (fcUng room art M a taw of tha auMandng taahaai of Ma homo. 3 todrtxxm, 2 baiha. 2,206 ag ft and .50 acna to play on. Qnhda hai a 2 car gwaqa. lawn epMimt, hwaaltc Moiaa EJEJ m Legislature has been remiss and ' . J m directly benefit from an increase in school building construction subsidies. to 2. Consider Statewide Compensate for Inflation. To retain sufficient property tax revenues for school districts, the the audience and the students HIGH COUNTRY PROPERTIES w 6-55- 01 and 1 . County Bee nt Program with a $10 million increase. The Capital Outlay rrogi an. dis established to provide tricts revenues for building eon struction and renovation, will increase from $28.4 million to $38.4 million. More districts will evening. He showed the audience how to yodel, and then yodeled The Cannonball Express" with the audience (kind of) participating. The evening was concluded by "TV I Subscribe to The Summit declared Kevin Gam. education the Legislatures top priority. Hillyard and Gam outlined a five-poiplan following the final task force meeting. In accordance with HB 426. three senators and five representatives have met since May to review and recommend alternative revenue sources for funding public education, as well as provide a long-terplan to increase public education funds. Pointing out the difficulty of this endeavor, Hillyard said. If estabeducation fundlishing a long-tering plan were easy, we would have done it a long time ago." Gam said, As we consider pub- 18-1- districts-bein- g co-chai- Senate President Lyle Hillyard, and House Majority Leader strength, there has not been enough help for education. The board was faced with an issue and made a choice that h was just not appropriate to side with the strike at this time." On a personal note, Littleford stated that he felt the South Summit School District wu in "good financial shape at this time" and their school classroom size (averaging 9 pupils per classroom wu on target" I believe our teachers are well treated here, but many feel loyalty to the union. I believe we have one of the finest staffs in the State, one that gives extra hours of service and the board does sympathize with them. I just feel the school Continued from page AI Education Task Force percent while student eniiilirc,t i' projected to increase bv 3 5 jvt.ci.i. Even with the increase tnm ar. jnJ S897.8 milium in fiscal vui 1'j02 to nearly SI. 7 billion in hscal scat 2001. critics continue to question the state's commitment to future education. Following nine task force meet ings and hours of input Irom education and community representatives. task force members l ra jiJ ed the following rccommciiJuti rs. 1. Continue the Capital Outlay 226-129- 5 . (800) Fax (801) & $4.6a Silvrr 229-181- 0 331-111- 6 r |