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tative, Jami Gillis, noted that the Headwaters Foundationfunded flag project is underway. She also talked about the band’s good showing at last Saturday’s district competition, mentioned success in the high school/first grader mentoring program, and told the board that the high school kids “want a track!!!”. It was also noted that the debate team of Jami Gillis and Ian Blubaugh has had great success, and is engaged next weekend in a district competition.
• Car Usage - Dr. Tole reported that the facilities subcommittee has performed a detailed review of the public car usage policy, and has concluded that the cost savings, estimated at $20,000 per year to avoid bus deadheading alone, is too compelling to avoid, and that the policy will remain as it is. The board agreed however, to reduce the public perception of a misuse problem, cars will be identified as to use and number, and use record-keeping will be improved. A car policy letter to the public will also be prepared, probably by March 30, that will be detail the board’s position.
• Calendar Adjustments - Dr. Gangel issued revised calendars for both the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 school years. The 1998-1999 calendar shows March 29 through April 1 as snow make up days, and the new school year calendar shows an August 30 start.
• Major Building Projects - Dr. Gangel displayed and described the high school building expansion development drawings, and discussed project dates for the building and for the athletic fields. As presently scheduled, the high school building will be completed by April of 2000, and the athletic fields will be finished, but not ready for use, by August of 1999.
Jean B. Hudson will prosecute the federal charges.
In addition to the Grand Jury indictments, 10 individuals have been charged in connection with hunting bear within Shenandoah National Park.
Additional state charges and warrants were also announced at the press conference.
The investigation has revealed information that some dealers arrested have engaged in the commercial trade of bear parts for over 10 years involving perhaps thousands of gallbladders.
Said U. S. Attorney Robert. Crouch, “We want to send a clear message that we are serious about protecting our natural resources in this country. We will seek conviction of those who exploit our wildlife.”
The three-year, ongoing investigation originated from hunters reporting illegal activities to uniformed game wari dens and park rangers.
The investigation utilized i covert operations to infiltrate ! known of suspected groups. To ! date, Operation SOUP has lead i to 215 state and 52 federal ' charges against 52 defendants.
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