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Show CLEARFIELD COURIER NOV. 15. 1978, Page 4 Mom amid chool r Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Educatioa Association By Dr. I Several decades ago, American schools were being vigorously criticized for any number of real or imagined failings, and somebody decided to do something about it. Thats when "American Education Week was born. The idea, Im told, was to focus the general publics eyes on what was happening in the schools. That way, the citizens would get a good look at the education their tax dollars were buying. In case you havent heard, this is American Education ). Week. (Nov. Here are a few things we Utahns might consider about our schools: Most kids in Utah have a good attitude about learning. It appears (although this isnt supported by any research) that theres been a substantial reduction in school vandalism and violence during recent months. Teachers are still spending money, time and effort to continue their professional training. Utahs Legislature has demonstrated an understanding of the school needs, as seen in the passage of laws that provide for education of handicapped children, gifted children, kids with special problems; and for smaller classes. such as the Schools are using community resources Utah Symphony Orchestra, the Hansen Planetarium and more and more. Ballet West Most Utah parents and other taxpayers still seem to place a high value on education for the states young people. Adults demonstrate this by sacrificing to make education available to their children. There appears to be a heightened spirit of cooperation between parents, schools, educators, school boards, school adminsitrations, legislators and all others who make education possible for young people. Many Utah students continue to do our state proud with individual awards they win in their scholastic efforts. Happy American Education Weekl cCarty calls story faulty on school cost Utah Foundation didnt tell half the story in a lews release on the cost and The quality of school services, a Utah Education Association official declared Wednesday. Dr. Daryl J. McCarty, tne UEA official, said the Utah Foundation used a faulty to measure the yardstick efficiency of schools and failed to consider' some obvious reasons for rising costs of schools. The UEA leader noted that the Utah Foundation used aptitude test achievement. I Those tests measure achievement, dont they measure aptitude - and theres a vast difference,. -- McCarty said. He said that the Utah Foundation seems to have a blind side when considering school costs. Education doesn't cost, it pays, McCarty said. He pointed to a U.S. Senate study in 1972 of undereducated persons which concluded. Jim each dqllat. invested in education would have generated $6 of national income over the lifetime of those persons. At that date crime and welfare expenditures attributable to indadequate education were estimated at $6 billion a year and rising. McCarty said Like style 3038 shown here. When youve selected an Optyl frame style, dont expect . just a fancy model name to go with it a number. You see, theres strength in numbers and frames made in OPTYL material are strong. Vacuum cast in molds, OPTYL frames are durable. Fine details and sculptured effects are possible without loss of strength And OPTYL frames hold adjustment longer. Proper Durability Lightweight Comfort OPTYL . . there is Fit Convenience strength in numbers! Weve got your OPTYL number at . . $2 week $6 month KNIGHTON OPTICAL An extra pair of glasses is a great holiday gift. . .Cant you 950 25th St. 2179 N 1700W West of Davis No Hospital Suite 9 825-162- ignored the fact that the states schools are educating far more young people than f ever before. In recent years the Utah State Legislature 425 5350 So St. Benedict Prof Bldg 4 E 394-550- educational progressive" methods that have shifted ethnic minorities, expanded school guidance counseling, special programs for gifted and talented students, exand reduced class size. The Legislature has appropriated funds to pay the full cost of school textbooks, the collection of taxes for schools and the skyrocketing costs of utilities, student transportation and Social Security. Many of those items did not improve students test scores one point, because they were not intended to do so, McCarty said. He said another half-tol- d part of the Utah Foun- -' attitudes thing that prevailed during the years of the drug culture; that $600 million is spent each year on school vandalism; 20 million children live with an alcoholic parent; the growth of child abuse and neglect during recent years. This did a lot of damage to education, and school teachers alone could not control any of those social phenomena, McCarty said. Anyone who wants to hear a horror story about child abuse or child neglect should ask a teacher about these because things, teachers know about them McCarty said. In contrast to implication of the Utah Foundation article, Im thoroughly convinced that teachers are more dedicated now to the teaching and development of kids than Urey ever have been, the UEA official said. Teachers have to be that way today because the with academic matters are school Energy-Mize- r fireplaces from Preway... built-i- n Glass doors stop room air from going up chimney administrations and school boards give a few teachers some input, but this is only minimal. Teachers who seek to change the curriculum to reflect needs they see in the schools are often told, you cannot change Heated room air returns to home Built-I- n heating chamber Outside air intakes feed fire erxrfL 1 warms room air LA ai ..ailin'' Zero clearance lets you Set it on wood floor, surround with wood Sm th coaplat lla of bailt - in and freestanding fireplaces at year Praway daalar. GWJWI HRKgfijKHI ! -- location, A family-operate- j. ' I business, Mr, Knighton has four sons working in the , SALT LAKE CITY-Ci- ting the historic relationship between scripture study and of nations, the the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints urged church members to support well-bein- about other respects of the report. Many statements in the report were not attributed. Rather, they were linked to unnamed sources such as and concerned citizens. Much of the report "critics, was drawn from a magazine article that applied to the nation as a whole, not Utah. The research actually performed by the Utah Knighton is the manager of store, the located at 2179 N. 1700 W., d based on highly questionable premises, McCarty said. Theres no question that education requires an investment from taxpayers, But thats McCarty said. just what it is an investment. Its one that has paid off for centuries, and will continue to do so He added, however, that he and other educators recognize that the schools have problems and shortcomings, and that the public has en unquestioned right to complain about them. We do ask that the complaints be based on fads he said the beauty and truths which the scriptures contain. Bible Week, 19-2- Romney members throughout America to support National Bible Week, to come together as families and enjoy the beauties of all the scriptures, h til the First Presidency said in a special We admonish you to incorporate their divine truths into your every-da- y lives, thereby qualifying for the blessings promised to the faithful and obedient. America will achieve her great destiny only throug our making our Heavenly Father and the gospel of His Son a part of the plan. Let eacty of us search the scriptures and work to bring their peace, release. their son, Noall, is the production manager at this store. Gary Knighton is working in the production and process lab at the Layton store, and Guy Knighton is employed at the new St. Benedicts store. Something unique about Knighton Optical, he said, was that they had their own lab facilities at the various locations, and were able to fill prescriptions for single vision patients, most within one day. We can provide an excellent service for our Mr. Knighton patients, said. A full warrantee is offered with customers, of broken replacement lenses, frames at no charge, at their discretion. This is available in one and two-yea- r warrantee programs. I if ; DONALD PETERSEN serves ... to speak Sunday Mission planned Called to serve in the Michigan Dearborn mission is Elder Ronald W. Petersen. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Raynold J. Petersen, 2903 W. he will 1300 N., Clinton, in Clinton the speak Sunday LDS Fifth Ward chapel, 1448 W. 1800 N , Clinton, ning at 3:30 p m. begin- Elder Petersen is a graduate of Clearfield High and LDS Seminary, Syracuse. He now lives in Ogden. in Wisconsin Elder Donald H. Petersen has been called to serve in the Wisconsin Milwaukee mission. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Raynold J. Petersen, 2903 W. 1300 N,, Clinton, he will speak Sunday at the Clinton Fifth Ward, 1448 W. 1800 N Clinton, at 3:30 p.m. Elder Petersen is a graduate of Clearfield High and LDS Seminary. Sunset LDS cimrc!i&News SUNSET FIRST Lynn Childs reported to the ward on his recent mission in Indiana. His parents are Fred and Anita Child Fred Child was released as a Sunday School teacher, Lynn Child sustained, Darla Sewell was sustained as assistant Sunday School teacher. John Benton was sustained assistant ward organist. Relief Society on Wednesday will be the Cultural Refinement classes with McQuarrie RONALD PETERSEN Christian Dior, Playboy, Vienna and Terri Brogan. Mr. Knighton is a lifetime resident of Davis and Weber County, being born in Accepts call to Wisconsin area morning, t Another unique feature of Knighton Optical, he said, was that they have six certified opticians working for the company. They hold a certificate from the National Academy of Opticiary, given through the American Board of Opticiary. To qualify for this certificate, one must be directly associated with the business for five years and pass a proficiency test. Were in a unique We he said. situation, have to please both doctors and our patients. Some places both check eyes and fill prescriptions, and dont have to answer to anyone. Mr. Knighton said that they will refer residents to doctors in their area to get their eyes checked. Then, they will fill the prescription. We also have an excellent selection of frames, with such names as Optyl, Missionary will speak on Sunday Mary Guiver of Sunset Fifth giving the lesson in the encourages members to not only read the Bible, but other scriptures of We urge the church. His Center. -- y President Spencer W. Kimball and his counselors, President N, Eldon Tanner and President Marion G. Medical North Davis the near Foundation, the eostbenefit analysis, is g the National Nov. Daniel stores. various their Members urged to support Bible week ) i1 d Laverne the Visiting Teacher Message. Ila Sewell will lead the evening class Cultural Refinement lesson with Lois Christensen giving the Visiting Teacher Message lesson. SUNSET SECOND Paul Parker was sustained a Sunday School teacher, Rodney Unsworth released. Kent Wise, son of Grant and Charlene Wise was advancef to a Priest. Relief Society on Tuesday will be the Social Relations class with Helen Wood in the morning, Lois Jensen in the evening. SUNSET THIRD John Koster was released as a Sunday School teacher. and Bobby McWilliams Ronald Pardoe sustained, Betty Shield and Wendy Halbritter sustained Primary teachers, Deanna Williams Homemaking lesson leader in Relief Society. There will be no Relief Society next week. SUNSET FOURTH Judy Hyer was released as Relief Society secretary, Lillian Hansen sustained. Janis White was sustained as Social Relations class leader in the evening Relief Society session. There will be no Relief Society next week with Thanksgiving falling on Thursday. SUNSET FIFTH Vicki Berry and Penny were sustained Woodbury Relief Society nursery leaders, Jeaniner Turner Homemaking lesson leader in evening Relief Soceity. Leslie Jones was sustained as a Primary nursery leader. Relief Society on Tuesday will be the Social Relations class with Marlene Vigh In the morning, Marlene Thurell will lead the Mother Education group. Elaine Wood is evening Social class Relations leader, Bonnie Draayer Mother Education teacher. SUNSET SIXTH Denise Hammon was released as Visiting Teacher Message class leader in Relief Society, Kathryn Gale sustained, Ray Butt was as released Chris Cub-maste- , r, Jackson sustained, Melinda Bennett was released as Mother Education class leader in the Young Adult Relief Society, was Colleen Huffaker sustained organist in morning Relief Society. Released from the elders air! n feed the fue from outside of your home Handsome glass doots keep your heated room air inside the home, not up the chimney. And you never have to open a window to start a draft. Energy-Mier- s also provide plenty of supplementary heat by circulating room air through a built-iheating chamber. Easy, design can be installed on wood floors and built-iwith any standard building materials. , .even wood and wallboard. U.L. listed for all f homes, even mobiles. t' quorum presidency were Floyd Young, Theron Watts and Allan Wright. Sustained were Allan Wright, Emmett Dougherty and Chuck Roberts, R Relief Society on Tuesday will be the Social Relations classes with Betty Larsen in the morning, Kathryn Bennett the Mother Education leader. Coral Merril is evening Social Relations leader, Ann Larsen mother Education. ; SUNSET SEVENTH Relief Society cn Wed-- , nesday will be the Cultural Refinement class with Carol Mitchell leading the group. Beth Henrie will give the Visiting Teacher message. n e n x"v the curriculum because this is a prerogative of the district admimstartion and Board of Education. raised questions McCarty ... 4 satisfying way of life to all "who will open their hearts to wont rob your home of heated built-iPreways new Lnergy-Mize- r fireplaces take the air needed to ad- ministrations and school boards. Its true that some their faith, Incredible New from educational basics, It isnt McCarty said: teachers who decide the curriculum in schools. The people who decide such dations story was the ' matter of the dramatic social changes during the ,, nasi decade, -- McCarty eitedthe-tae- t that one 0f every sjx students comes from a single-parefamily; the away emphasis panded music programs, alone. The excellence teachers of 1978 have to deal with each kids heart as well 1 statement on schools. The statement attributed parent complaints about and trends in open from students students, Foundations Utah has provided additional funding for educating handicapped concerned OGDEN as that kids brain. McCarty pointed to what misuna he called derstanding of the teachers role that was reflected in the statement years ago were largely LAYTON 393-843- Foundations situation demands it, he said, adding The teachers of thirty it! OGDEN N-- 1 the Utah Read and use the want ads , Attend the church of your choice this week JIM KNIGHTON, owner and manager of Knighton Optical, places frames in the display case at their new store, located in the SL Benedicts Proessional plaza. scholastic THERES STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. Knighton, said that this new store is three times their original Ogden store, opened 17 years ago. It has 1700 square feet of display and office space in the new Layton-Clearfiel- r scores and related them to a "decline in public school see A fourth store has been opened in the St. Benedicts Professional Plaza by Knighton Optical. Located at 425 E. St. Benedicts Way, owner Jim , WE DO EXPERT , INSTALLATIONS 'IVj 851111 vVf '-- , , |