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Show LOMOND BEACON, Nov. 2, 1978, Page 2 BEN Wamdaimm I mu The Ben Lomond Beacon is published each Thursday. Deadlines for each weeks issue is Monday at 5 p.m. We welcome all articles from those who wish to contribute. Business office is 5388 So. 1900 W., Roy, Utah Phone 825-166- 6. J. Howard Stahle Mrs. Bonnie Stahle Keith Duncan CarolShaw KnsEwert. Publisher Ad Manager Editor, Correspondent, . . . Plain City Correspondent, Vandalism is purposeful, 825-619- 7 782-811- 6 731-327- 6 breaking Conference Wahsington, D.C. - The Senate-Hous- e Committee on Elementary and Sescondary Education has Parental Consen accepted S. Orrin Hatchs Amendment. The Hatch addition requires written parental consent for all aptitude and achievement testing. t, The need for such an amendment was said the Utahn. In recent years we hafe witnessed a trageic trend in American elementary and secondary school education. Too little emphasis has been placed on teaching our children the three Rs - reading, writing and arithmatic. Insead, we have seen our schools turned into psychiatric clinics, concerned not with what children should know but with how they feel. In Utah the invasion of such program-s- , without parental knowledge, would be rare indeed. But the possibility exists and necessitated this amendment. The Parental Consent Amendment modifies the Elementary-Secondar- y Education Act of 1978 which passed both houses of Congress but was sent to a joint conference committee for compromise. The Hatch amendment was added in the Senate ; and, after an all night session, the House Conference Committee members receeded to (agreed to) the Parental Consent addition. (R-Uta- self-eviden- alcoholics live within a radius of Ogden, with le an wide consultation-educatioservices involving industry. He served as assistant a for administrator additional 40,000 the Salt Lake populating area. It is help to as possible, n our goal to offer many of them as said Robert J. and Chemical Dependency Treatment Center (ACT). Mr. Bednareks recent appointment to this position was announced today by administrator, hospital Robert K. Eisleben, who said the program is committed to treating each patient as a holistic person with inherent potential for change and growth. In taking over his duties, Mr. Bednarek said his prime message in administering ACT will be, Alcohol and chemical dependencies can be treated with a high degree of success. Because they are illnesses, they are most effectively treated in a hospital environment. ACT is the only hospital-based- , personnel counseling. He has developed and courses on alcohol and drug abuse at several colleges, including instructed Wright State University, Sinclair Community College in Dayton and Kent University, Akron. program of its kind between Denver and San Francisco. Mr. Bednarek comes to St. Benedicts from Akron, he was where Ohio, alcoholism programs director at the Edwin Shaw Hospital. While there he an inpatient rehabilitation unit of 24 beds, a satellite emergency care unit which received a National Association of Counties award, and an and family outpatient program and therapy tended program. Prior to that he had been consultant-educatio- coor- n dinator for the Bureau of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and workshops on alcoholism and drug addiction, and with prepared, along Andrew DiBartolomeo, M.D., a paper entitled, Chemical in Dependency the Emergency Departwas presented ment" which at the National Alcoholism Forum of the National d aftercare at- directed numerous seminars and supervised structured State Mr. Bednarek has multi-disciplina- ACT the program, Mr. Bednarek said, It is important that we get into the community and talk about alcoholism and Regarding Council of Alcoholism in St. Louis. Missouri, last May. In September he attended the annual meeting of the Alcohol and Drug Problems of North Association America in Seattle, where he friends, employees us in society. by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Billy, youre leaving without breakfast again this morning, and its not good for you, exclaims Mom. Mom isnt kidding. A recent statewide survey among Utahs public school students, conducted by the Utah State Board of Eduaation, showed the older the student, the less likely he or she will eat full meals three times a day. Between 80 and 90 per cent of the kindergarten through third grade students reproted eating breakfast, lunch and Between 80 and 90 per cent of the kindergarten through third grade students reported eating breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. But less than half the ninth through twelfth grade students eat breakfast daily; about 55 per cent eat lunch daily; and 70 to 75 percent eat dinner every day. The study showed that students need to know more about the four basic food groups and the nutrients these different foods provide for the body. This information about the meat, vegetable, bread and cereal and dairy food groups can well be used by those who cook the meals at home. Its discussed in most good books on nutrition at the local library. You can get pamphlets on this topic from the Utah Dairy Council. The State Board of Educations study showed that young people need to know more about how nutritional awareness can relate to weight control. Many junk foods just dont provide the kinds of nutrients that growing bodies demand. They may contain plenty of calories, and junk-heav- y diets can mean too heavy kids. Another finding of the study is that young people need to be a wa Another finding of the study is that young people need to be aware of the advantages of eating a good breakfast. Thers an old saying among teachers which holds that A hungry student just cant learn well. If Billy has a nutritionally sound breakfast, he will probable come to class with energy, alertness and a feeling of ROBERT J. BEDNAREK is the new program administrator for wellbeing. He probably has a better chance of learning at the St. Benedicts Hospital Alcohol and Chemical Dependency peak of his potential than on the day he left the house without Treatment Center. breakfast. The schools have a responsibility of drawing good eating habits to the attention of students and helping to educate them about the effects of poor diets. Why not read up on nutrition and test your childrens knowledge of good nutrition, and ask some questions to detemmine if theyre eating three healthful meals a day? Got a gripe? Write a letter to the editor. P.O. Box 207, Roy, Utah review technioues. you know . Opinions voiced over ERA topic 84067 . . Regardless of what one may think about ERA, the extension bill represents an fi QUALITY EYEWARE & HEARING AIDS HAS AN ADDITIONAL NEW LOCATION IN DAVIS COUNTY We fill optical prescriptions written by your eye doctor. We have large selection of eyewear frames. We have prescriptions and non prescription sunglasses. We repair broken frames and replace broken lenses. We have complete hearing aid services, including repairs, sales and service of 10 major brands. We feature a 30 day free trial, and also have rental aids available. We have an emergency service on hearing aid repairs. If Executive Secretary Utah Education Association all of n presented a paper on program evaluation and Did Homo drug dependency. These illnesses affect family, treatment methadone center in Dayton, was in charge of his army reserve companys alcohol and drug and abuse counseling education program, and served as a child care worker at Dayton Childrens Psychiatric Hospital. Mr. Bednarek holds a bachelor of arts degree in from the psychology University of Dayton, where he graduated with honors. He received highest honors at Wright State University, Dayton, where he earned a master of science degree in Bednarek, new program administrator for St. Benedicts Hospital Alcohol benches, and Montgomery County Health District, Dayton, Ohio, where he developed county- 26,000 park School dinar estimated malicious kicking in doors, writing on walls, ripping out flower gardens, tearing up grass, shooting at lampposts or signs, and hundreds of other acts. But the one thing about vandalism which always holds true is that something is destroyed. Destruction is the key work to vandalism. Vandalism is an unusual crime. You cannot make a living as a vandal because there is no money to be gained from breaking up or ripping apart things. You cannot even really get back at someone by vandalizing. Although revenge may be the motive, it really does not work. For example, if the principal enacts a rule which you dont like, you may think that breaking the school windows will get back at him. But he does not pay for Amendment accepted An even willful, destruction of property. In includes smashing windows, you have a visual or hearing problem call Knighton Optical for doctor's referral. attempt to give unequal rights to ERA, discriminate against states that have not ratified, and to ram an amendment into the Constitution that cannot win by the rules that governed every other constitutional amendment in history. The National Council of Catholic Women and the National Right to Life Committee also released statements of support for Ann Gams efforts. ODonnell, vice president of the right-to-lif- e group, said: As a grass roots citizens movement which is involved in legislative and political action aimed at providing protection for all members the human family, the National Right to Life Committee feels that it is entirely appropriate that in a representative democracy, debate be open and debate be permitted so that our elected of officials and our American people can decide on issues s sensitive as this. Dl or i. PLAYBOY 5:30 PM OGDEN OGDEN 950 25th St. Suite 393-843- 9 N-- l SATURDAY 9 AM 'TIL NOON 425 current president, said, The seven year time period set by Congress for the ratification of ERA in 1972 . . . would seem adequate, since twenty-si- x amendments were ratified between three months and less than four years after approval by congress. LAYTON 2179 N. 1700 W. 5350 So. St. Benedict Professional Bldg. 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Cost of Vandalism The cost of replacing one or two broken windows is not very much and the cost of a new park bench (because the last one was smashed) wont really hurt the parks budget. And removing is a graffiti from walls minor expense. Replacing lamp posts because they have been shot out is just part of the city budget. But start adding these up windows, park benches, and the cost gets a lamps little higher. Then add up the number of times these things have to be repaired or replaced in a years time, and dont forget the other small acts of vandalism which require repairs. Two billion dollars is spent each eyar in this country on vandalism. In Utah alone, the figure is well over two million. And the problem is, we really dont know how much is actually spent, or should I say, wasted to repair the damages. Often, officials and private citizens do not bother to report vandalism. Or the costs may be hidden as repair and maintenance fees. What we do know, however, is that vandalism in this state costs more than $2 million. Some estimate the cost to be three times that amount. A good part of this cost is paid by all in higher taxes. You of us may not be paying these taxes now, but your parents are, and someday you too will be assuming the cost. Think of what could be bought with this money. If your school did not have the of burden replacing, repairing damage to the school grounds, buildings, classrooms, cafeteria, the money could be used for perhaps more activities, more textbooks, better gym equipment; countless things which would mean more to than you as students replacing windows and repairing lockers. But vandalism is more than a wast of money. Sometimes, things that are destroyed or damaged cannot be replaced. For example, a statue that has been broken cannot be replaced. Damage in parks, canyons forests can never be repaired. The natural beauty cannot be replaced. The damage stays with us. Even the damage which can be repaired leaves its mark. No one enjoys the sight of borken windows, graffiti, wrecked flower- beds, garbage strewn along streams, all common reminders of vandalism. Our parks, schools, and streets all benefit us. The petty destructionin public places ruins our enjoyment of them .all. Speaking for tl i National Council of Cathoi.c Women, Mrs. Anthony P. Hiillameier, HANSEN GLASS CO. OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 AM TO S OR 5 290-144- 1 licensed contractor While some forms vandalism are simply of and annoying, such as broken street lamps, park benches, graffiti, etc, other acts of vandalism are far more serious. Many acts can result in loss of life or serious injury. For example, a public telephone which is wrecked by vandals may be needed for an emergency call for medical aid. Think how you would feel if your actions resulted in the death of someone needing an ambulance. The cost, both in terms of money and destruction of public property, is too high to ignore. Vandalism is not a harmless prank, it is a serious problem. Why Vandalism? Vandalism does not help anyone; there is no financial gain, no improving qualities, it does not even act as revenge. So why do people vandalize? Perhaps the main reason is frustration. All of us get frustrated. It is a normal part of life. And there are times when we need to work out our frustrations. But is is socially unacceptable to take out your feelings on objects which are not responsible for your frustration. What if there is something at school rules, homework, ac- which you feel is tivities unfair? Wrecking the school grounds, breaking windows, ruining classrooms, will not remedy your complaints. The rules or action which you are protesting will still The damage will not the hurt the students rules. No matter how legitimate your complaint, this kind of action will not change the situation. Two wrongs do not make a right. If you have a complaint, you can take more positive action than vandalism. You can talk over the problem with a counselor, a teacher. Ture, this may not result in changing the rules or action, but at least it is a positive to approach solving problems. And the negative approach will not bring anything positive. Throughout our lives, we have to deal with problems. And these problems should be worked out. But you dont need to be vindictive to find answers. Try the positive even if it does approach not solve the problem, it wont hurt you but vandalism will. Another reason for vandalism is boredom. Things like shooting at street lights may keep you from being bored, but certainly there are other activities in which you can get involved. Baseball teams, basketball games, tennis, church and be there. community activities are solutions to available boredom. Even individual form s of recreation are a good, outlet for. boredom. There really is no reason to use vandalism as a release from boredom. Certainly, ti may be the easiest solution, but is it worth it? Even if you dont care about your school, parks or community, you should care about what can happen to you. In 1976, the Utah State Legislature passed a vandalism law. This bill states that your parents can be held financially responsible for an y damage resulting from acts of vandalism committed by you. In fact they may have to pay up to $1,000 for your actions. And if they do have to pay, I am sure they will let you know. Vandalism is a crime; it is not a prank. If caught, you would probably be arrested as you would for committing any other crime, such as burglary or shoplifting. If you are caught, you could be sent to the juvenile detention center, have your parents notified, and confronted by the authorities and your parents. Often, the punishment for such vandalism is to work off the cost. You may be required to spend your free time in a work project to pay for the damage. You may not be caught; but remember, a vandalism campaign is running in Utah. Parents, schools, police are all concerned about vandalism. And everyone is more aware of the problem. The chances of being caught are getting better every day. People are concerned about vandalism and will report it if they witness acts of vandalism. Before you destroy anything, ask what good will ti do you? Will it beneift anyone? Is there any other action I can take to make myself heard or to reduce boredom? Remember, vandalism is a crime, and your parents can be held financially responsible for the damage. Vandalism is not a harmless prank. We all pay for vandalism. With us, people count |