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Show — a OCTOBER 25, 2000 All Soda Issue Fizzles at Wasatch Jr. High School Opposes School Policy of Selling Soda and Candy in a Machines Nutrition Resolution to support their position that sugar-rich items should. not be sold at schools. In fact Regional PTA Director Cindy Hansen is accusing Wasatch Jr. High School of putting prof it ahead of children’s health. | Wasatch Je. High School Policy Principal Dennis Bacon at Wasatch Jr. High School says he is in favor of -- vending machines in schools because they bring revenue to the school and, at the same time, students have a choice of items to buy. Vending machines at his school sell soda, juice, Gatorade and candy. Consideration is being given to the addition of other items au as ice cream and fruit. According to Bacon, income from all vending machines, not just soda, bring - about $20,000 annually to his school. about $5,000 meaits raising such -valu- able —_—revenue would be very dif ficult. When asked if he would consider ‘charging an annu- ™ al fee per de in os of vending machines, he said, “I would certainly revenue lost from ending machines. The donated money funds field trips and consider it. It would have to be a joint. extracurricular activities. Eighty perdecision with students, parents and fac- | cent of parents have voluntarily donatulty. Such a policy would then be taken ed to this fund. to the Board of Education for approval.” He said that the PTA Nutrition Resolution was aimed at elementary through children ages 2-10, and he agrees that juice and candy machines. The school - vending machines for those age groups receives the same profit margin on soda would not bé appropriate. He said, and juice, but because students buy “these students are too young to make more than three times the amount of wise choices, while students in 8th and soda, profits from the soda machines is 9th grades should be able to make betfar greater. A 56 percent profit comes ‘ter choices.” He also said that the inci-. from soda and juice and 40 percent is dence of students purchasing nutritionearned on candy machines.” : al school lunches has not decreased as . “Students are making their own a result of offering soda and candy: in choices and seem to enjoy having the vending machines. choices,” Bacon said. “This is particularly true since ninth grade is a closed ing Another reason Case disallows vendmachine items is because they cause carpet damage and requires excessive cleanup by janitorial staff. “We have a beautiful new school and we don’t want to introduce pop, candy ACADEMIC to leave school grounds to purchase - food elsewhere.” Bacon says that the PTA board at his school has no objections to this policy. When asked if he would be willing to eliminate soda in favor of more nutritional drinks, Bacon expressed concern incentive recognition we @ygmac. ley (_GMaAc 1 @wReal Estate and awards to PROFILE robotics and may pursue this field in college. She enjoys drama and choir, and plans to join the drama club and performance choirs in high school. A future academic goal-of Falicia’s is to become valedictorian. She knows there will be heavy competition for this achievement and is isi to work hard and do her best. Falicia would like to attend Southern Utah University, or per- 100 haps an art school such as Julliard in New York City. Falicia is a cheerleader and also plays volleyball and softball. Congratulations to Falicia on her outstanding accomplishments. Denise Peck (800) 574-1006 When you first consider selling your home, you no doubt will wonder what it’s worth to prospective buyers. To get a ballpark figure, sales of comparable homes are a good indicator. The more recent the sale, the more accurate , the comparison. -Redecoration, which may hasten the sale, but not raise the price. Replacement cost, unless your Hise is nearly new. Assessed valuation, seldom accurate OF up-to- date ee to be valid.— Neither what you ad nor how There are some factors you should ‘much you hope to gain from the sale are of any importance to potential buyers.© . not include in. your calculations. For instance: : : policies that prohibit nutrient-limited machine vending foods. Her academic interests include science and math. She is also interested in - REAL ESTATE CORNER - WHAT’S IT WORTH? (435) 654-1199 against the commercialization of school- nutrition programs for profit and seeks has an almost perfect academic record.. and candy,” he said. According to Case, supported tional lifestyles. The resolution warns — Falicia Bennett is in the eighth grade at Wasatch Mountain Junior High. She based completely on what he says is’ his decision has been standards in schools should be consistent with core curriculum objectives that teach and support healthy nutri- FALICIA BENNETT. School Policy Principal Pat Case at the new Rocky Mountain Middle School says he has no vending machine issues at his school because he has no vending machines. The decision to delete vending machines was his alone and is over loss. of revenue because he his first priority-the health of the kids. believes that students would not pur“I will sacrifice the money - to chase juices as readily as soda and less _ enhance the health of our children and — volume would be sold from juices only. I don’t want them to spend money tar“This revenue funds a lot of things at geted for nutritional lunches on soda our school,” he said. “For example, our Renaissance Club, which provides products add to obesity problems. The resolution also states that nutritional | Rocky Mountain Middle campus and students are not permitted the requirements. One in five US children are overweight and low nutrient --DENISEPECK Ph. (435) 654-1199© 1-800- 574- 1006 | 7 : : | apn BINGGELI ROCK by -& CONCRETE | Supporting a strong foundation for education in Wasatch County! | 654-2611 + 654-2233 Charleston, Utah». | me and tive of | machines from soda Bacon g indicated that finding an alterna- tia a Last year $15,000 came program.” } PTA groups point to a state PTA tutoring } soda and candy, at Wasatch Jr. High School has come under attack by many parents and the district’ s regional PTA organization. I TUITION he sale of nutrition-limited vending machine foods, primarily | and gum, § which will ee = tarnish percent by parents. But students do not lack aaigiees at our school,” he said. his school. They can purchase ala Students are allowed to eat their Carte items such as sandwiches, fruits, lunch on the patio just off the lunchroom vegetables, chocolate milk and but food items. cannot be eaten elsewhere in the school. He said he is very Gatorade. “They have lots of choices,” proud of how well students comply with_ he said. Ca ee this policy and respect the new building. instituted a voluntary The PTA Nutrition Resolution parental The proposed PTA _ Nutrition donation of - Resolution will be voted on by the State $10 for one PTA at the state convention next May. student The Resolution is proposed by the State and $15. for PTA Health Commissioner and two stuaddresses child nutrition in schools for d.en ts children age 2-10. payable at The resolution sites statistics from the beginthe National Health Organization indi‘ning of the cating only two percent of children ages school year 2-19 meet recommendations estabto compen-- lished by the USDA food guide pyramid =| sate for and 11 percent of children meet none of . _ @ high academic achievers, is totally funded by this revenue. Field trips, T-shirts and special assemblies are also made possible for the club. The money also fills special curriculum needs requested by teachers and funds the school’s after-school vw PAULETT ET ILLMAN EDUCATION EDITOR MMT Tay mT PTA re eran WASATCH COUNTY COURIER ; dict iii 7 — |