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Show MILLING AROUND millcreek by Christine W. Capener "Dr. Joe Alien Attacks Criticism of Schools, " was the headline of The South Salt Lake Herald last week. As the schools and the good of our students Is uppermost In every parent's mind we decided to get some information on the dispute between Utah Parents for Better Education and the Granite School Board. At a meeting of the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Allen, who is the principal of Granite Park Junior High School, said: "Educators do not thrive on constant complaints and nagging. " The Parent Group reported to us they only want to be heard. Mrs. H. Good rich, speaking for Utah Parents for Better Education, sent to the Granite District School Board last November asking that a time be set for a hearing to discuss the lack of articulated phonics In the elementary schools. Mr. Zelph Y. Erekson, president of the school board, had this to say about the letter. "The board Is swamped with problems all the time. Many meetings never break up until after midnight ana two of them during the past year lasted until after 2 a. m. We Just simply put the most urgent things on the agenda. As I recall it (the letter) was presented during one of our busier meetings and was misplaced during the business of the meeting. We explained this at our March meeting." We asked Mr. Erekson who decides problems concerning the curriculum within the schools. "It's sort of a mutual thing. The Board and the school people decide together. But you must understand that we, who are elected, are primarily business men. We hire professional and skilled persons who understand shcools and their problems to handle most of the curriculum details." The Granite School Baord consists of Mr, Zelph Y. Erekson, president, Mr. Elmer Christensen, Mr. Burton Brasher, Forace L. Green, and Dr. Jay O. Brlnton, all elected. The next question answered by Mr. Erekson was: What Is the policy of the Board In granting time to parents for hearings? "The policy Is to grant everyone a hearing though the Board meeting Is not a public meeting In the sense of s town meeting. It Isa business meeting and the public are permitted to listen. In the case of the Parents for Better Education Group, we granted a hearing Tuesday, April4, 1961. When asked It the published reports SPECIALS! EVERGREENS in gallon cans of the last school board meeting were accurate he said: 'There are reports and reports. Youknowhow they go. They cannot include everything. " When queried about the success of the present system of teaching reading and its success In producing spellers, Mr. Erekson referred us to Dr. Kenneth Farrer. Grumbling had reached our ears regarding the report headlined "heading Method Wins PTA Vote." "They didn't poll me," was the nature of the complain'. In answer to this Mrs. Allen Gunderson, temporary publicity chairman of the Granite District Council PTA said this: "The vote of confidence was given the Granite School Board of Education at our last meeting. It was given by our council whose membership includes the presidents and of each local or ElemenJunior High, and Senior High tary School, in our school district, besides the president, and 25 elected officers and committee heads of the council. We always have a big representation of our membership at our meetings. The motion for the vote of confidence was made, seconded and passed by the unanimous vote of those present, representing the Granite District Council. You understand this does not mean to imply the complete PTA membership. " vice-preside- nts vice-presid- ent letter he wrote 1814: God's in "For sake, let us freely hear " both sides. Progress In any area requires . As Jefferson said In a the open mind. SPECIAL: TEENAGE REPORT Nor all news worth hearing Is made at the school dance or on the athletic field. GaylaCobabe, Olympus High coed reports Interesting events in the business classes. Gayla lives In Wasatch Hills and Is one of the 730 seniors to graduate from Olympus this spring. They have been busy this week tests.' taking what she termed "A 11 seniors must take these to graduate," she said. "The tests," said Gayla, "are to find our out general knowledge in English, math, science and writing. I Imagine they will help In placement of students who go on to the University. Many of my friends have been taking all tne business courses offered here at Olympus, and there are many of 'co-operat- ive them." Gayla suggested that the young students are Interested in getting and holding office Jobs instead of going on to college. " I've had two years of shorthand, typThere have been and transcription. ing courses given In office practice, office machines and Business English. I wish I had taken all of them. Its been a wonderful experience to be able to get so much business training right in high school. The glitter of a speeding typewriter is as Interesting to Gayla and her classmates as the sparkle of their high heels donned for the school dances. ONE YEAR MOORE HALL One year ago, on April 9th, 1960, many of you were present when Moore Hall (4550 South 13th East) was dedicated in the memory of one of our fine young offlcenT'and set aside for the use of the Army Reserve In their mission of Peace through preparedness. The swift passage of the year has witnessed a change from a shell of a building standing in a field, to a completed structure with landscaping and outside facilities well under way. The Interior Is now a series of well organized and utilized officers, classrooms, supply rooms, garage and maintenance facilities, and the large combination assembly and recreation hall. Thanks to the understanding anfl generosity of many friends and the volunteer work and contribution of Battle Group personnel, we have a warm and friendly Day Room, Basketball practice standards. Bullet traps for our Gun Safety Programs, Trophy cases for display of awards won by individuals and teams of the Battle Group. War trophies and the old 383rd Infantry Regimental Standard that flew proudly over men of this unit in combat are featured displays in the Foyer. What use is being made of our new Training Center? In the past year there have been over 96 evening meetings by one or more of the 4 Reserve .Units Stationed at the Hall. There has been one full day each month spent In training by each of these units. Regular Army aavi- sors and our own Unit Aid personnel spend 8 or more hours dally at tne Hall In pursuit of their many duties and activities. Every Wednesday night is the time when Lt. Col. Clair L. Russell and his staff ARMY CENTER IS INTEGRATED INTO' COMMUNITY LIFE A REPORT meet to plan training and administration of the Battle Group. Almost any night lights can be seen burning as officers and men of the various units prepare for inspections, Instruction, administration, plus study for promotions and proper performance of duty. The Battle Group Rifle & Pistol Teams as well as the Basketball Teams meet on their own time for Individual and team practice. It would appear that from this partial report, that tne building is utilized to Its fullest! You may like to know that we have also been able to share these facilities with our friends and neighbors. Teams and Catholic youth basketball teams have had the use of the Hall for practice. The Boy Scouts of America have used the Hall for meetings of their Executive Councils and Round Tables. The Cub Scouts and the Gril Scouts of America have used the Hall on several occasions. The Explorer Scouts have had several activities in the building. We have also had a Bow Hunter Club, Dog Show, and orher activities inside the building. We are especially nappy to be able to report that over 200 Boy Scouts and other have received drilled training proper use of firearms In the Battle Group Gun Safety Program. We Intend to continue these programs. We would like to extend to all of you, our invitation to Join with us and visit us at Moore Hall and see our unit In action. We are pleased to be your neighbors, and we hope that you will be pleased with our efforts too. M-M- en 10, 'EDITOR'S NOTE: Lt. Moore was killed six years ago during a training 394 Holladay WAYS TO GET MONEY! Community Church . tAms ' LATER--TH- IS Registrations for nursery school for threi and four year olds are now being accepted at the Holladay Community Church foi the school year beginning in September. Approximately 22 four year olds and 18 three year olds can be accepted, according to Mrs. Henry (Agl)Plenk, directoi of the school. The fee is $25 per month for children of $20 per chili from member families. There are a few PFITZERS SCOPULARUM PYRACANTHA EUONYMUS and others FLOWERING SHRUBS non-membe- in containers In bloom scholarships available, Mrs. Plenk said. Further information may be obtained from Mrs. Eleanor Jones at CR or at the Church, 2631 East 48th South. FORSYTHIS PUINCE HONEYSUCKLY BRIDLE WREATH rs; . and many ethers $2. 25 reg. 3.00 JUMBO FRUIT TREES 4W ewiservjce COMPLETE LINE OF SHADE" TREES MB201-461-MF- MILLCREEK &A No. 244: Swipe A Necklace ! Best Way: HU 6-4- 768 3500 SOUTH 9th EAST ADVERTISE IN THE NEIGHBOR Your weekly community news magazine fen. iSte Waal Thursday, April 6, 1961 5 |