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Show wrry w""? WEEKLY REFLEX-DAV- rr wr NEWS JOURNAL. JULY 7. 1977 IS Urges Parents To Fight IQ Test Given To Children an intelligent child who has never encountered the word franc before may correctly assume that these are dl money words and select bank" or purchase. The child would be marked wrong. CHILDREN who are quick and facile may score higher than those who stop to think and reason. The more questions that are answered in standardized group testbe. ing, the higher the score can Success m life, Silberman points out, results from a mix of abilities and attitudes. Think of some of the characteristics that matter in real life: initiative, dependability, pluck, resourcefulness, list is very long; yet a commitment-th- e standardized group I.Q. test cannot evaluate these qualities. PARENTS, through their tax dollars, are paying for the administering of these tests and it is their children whom the tests discriminate against. If you feel that your children are being mislabeled and falsely classified by standardized group I.Q. tests at school, you have questions to raise, perhaps through your PTA, she concludes. The schools belong to you, and the future belongs to your children. For their sake, its tune for you to takejj stand. k The National Education Association, Representing 1.6 million teachers, has recommended that group I.Q. tests be discontinued. A SIMILAR recommendation has been passed by theNatjdhal Association of Elementary School Principals. Yet parents, -- whose, children take these misleading tests, h'yve so far failed to speak up to their school boards, and the tests are still being administered in schools across the nation. Arlene Silberman, writing in the July Readers Digest, says: I believe that reducing a childs intelligence to a single number, as though it were a zip code, is both unwise and unfair. It can influence your childs ability group placement and determine future educational opportunities up to and including college, she believes. FREQUENTLY the tests are a measure of information rather than intelligence. Silberman cites the standardized test question that asks for a word similar to dollar, peso, mark, lira from this ca- franc, change, tegory: foreign, purchase, bank. A child may recognize franc as being the proper selection. But d Wives of Davis County sheriff deputies have organized a womens auxiliary for the purpose of promoting better understanding between sheriff deputies and the community, to improve working conditions, to promote a bond of friendship between deputy wives and families, and to become involved in community and civic affairs that involve law enforcement officers. The newly organized group will meet the first Thursday of each month at the Sheriffs Office in Farmington. Drawing up bylaws and making plans for the coming year are 1 to r: Julie Oliverson, vice president; Noram Keefe, secretary; Judy Kelley, president; and Kathy Simpson, treasurer. Cheryl Peters, a vice president, and Norma Cox, a treasurer, were absent for picture. WIVES ORGANIZE Rtarmeon While there are recurring reports that the drought in certain areas of Utah is going to make it necessary that tourism be kept to a minimum, there is no drought in enthusiasm among cast members of The Mormon Miracle Pageant, held annually in Manti, Utah. PARTICIPANTS are working hard to be ready for the opening night on July 14, Police Caution When Dealing On Home Work At best, the customer is at a marked disadvantage when dealing with home improvements or repairs, unless they have had previous experience with the firm or have knowledge of the reputation and performance of ' said firm or contractor. THE POLICE department cautions citizens in this area to be on the alert for fraud or misrepresentation when being solicited or seeking home improvements or repairs. There are a number of roving companies coming into and out of this area of late, who have seemingly taken advantage of the uninformed home owner. If in doubt as to the qualifications, legitimacy or reputation of the firm you are dealing with, please call the State Business Regulation or the Better Business Bureau. TWO SUCH questionable efforts now prevailing are driveway repair and house painting. r The Ships Belle announces SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE 25 ,o50 ff ALL SUMMER Dresses Jumpsuits, Shorts Tops, Blouses . Pants, Gauchos Sleepwear See our Special Sale Table items $6 ea. or .4111; 8 Shop Fridays until 8 p.m. Lakeside Shopping Center Clearfield, Utah iii i nit .'j i .'XL u. i Ai.uiil n-g- Tg 1 CUSTOM SUPERIOR 1370 West Gentile St., u rU! I 37&-461- 0 Hey, time! its barbeque Sirloin, our Top and pageant director, Mrs. Macksene Rux, says that they are as fine a group as she has ever worked with. The tempo of life quickened a little in Sanpete Valley when Mrs. Rux arrived from Salt Lake City to begin work on another pageant presenta- lives of the local residents, and others who rome, some from great distances, as they are involved in the Pageant in one w'ay or another. SHE CALLS Manti her second home, as two months are spent each summer in Cause Of Fires DATES FOR the Rib or T-Bo- ne, GMe UDOffljisO Vt NEW SUMMER HOURS Open til 7 P.M. production of the Pageant are July 14, 15, 16 and 19 through 23. Starting time is 9: 15 p.m. 5 u 6- - TfU- - u li IS lb. Hamburger Steak. Try our assorted Cold Cuts and Cheese ' U O U 1977 tion. rehearsals and production. This is the eighth season she has directed the Pageant. She brings with her years of experience in theater and radio, and all who know her, know 1977, that Pageant Time, in Manti, Utah, will be another memorable and spectacular occasion. ASKED about the unusual spelling of her first name, Mrs. Rux told us that when she was in school, she sometimes had teachers who had difficulty with it, but she was given her name in honor of her Lucy Mack Smith, mother of the first Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith, and his brother Hyrum. Mrs. Rux is descended from Hyrum Smith, who was killed with his brother Joseph in Carthage Jail in Illinois, in 1844; and she has a keen sensitivity of feelings and attitudes of those who organized the Mormon Church and suf- fered through the trials and tribulations of its beginning. AS A student of Book of Mormon History, she is able to authentically reproduce historical scenes enacted 1400 years ago, and make them applicable in todays world. Her deep love and devotion to America shows through her interpretation of a dramatic LOVELY and beautiful lady, as well as an excellent director, Mrs. Rux is a great motivating force and inspiration in the lives of Pageant participants. Her untiring efforts give them assurance and poise as they work to improve their talents and skills to become convincing in their assigned parts. From June 1 until the end of July, activities in Sanpete Valley in Utah revolve around Mormon the Miracle Pageant, which has become a living and vital force in the A 3-- : tt W Try patriotic sequence of this countrys Founding Fathers. 2ll Jrs.: Ladies: n ti n Much has been said about the we are drought experiencing this year. The hills and canyons are extremely dry. Even the rains that came in may have added to the problem. It caused the annual grasses to grow into a fairly heavy stand. Glass enclosed combustion chamber Burns wood & coal Side loaded full door RADCO approved for mobile homes Lights up room No smoke out chimney other than first starting Keeps floors warm No electricity required THE DRY, hot weather of June have caused the grass to ripen and dry out. All of this together adds up to an extremely serious fire condition. This weekend we will conditions celebrate the 4th holiday. With all of July of the celebrating that will go on, we expect that a large number of people will be in the canyons free approved Oven bakes 4 loaves of bread Cooks on top I.C.B.O. and foothills for various recreational pursuits. This always adds to the problem. MOST FIRES are the result of carelessness. We therefore caution picnickers, campers, hikers, bike riders and anyone else in the area to be especially alert to avoid accidental fires. We also remind you that fireworks are illegal in Utah, this includes all national forest lands. The fire restriction order from the U.S. Regional Forester and the State High efficiency 1, 1977. Outside air intakes feed fire ST071S up chimney HEAT COOK BAKE This closes all lands along the Wasatch Built-i- Front to cpen fires, except at improved campgrounds and picnic areas in facilities THE DAMAGE that fires do and the high cost in putting them out should make us realize that it is better to in Heated room air returns to home the first clearance lets you set it on wood floor, surround with wood place. Incredible New Energy- - Mizer Built-i- n Wont rob your home Easy Summertime heated air Handsome glass doors Provides supplementary heat of No other season quite matches summer, with its outdoor fun, vacation freedoms, water sports, camping, travel, lazy days Fireplaces Install on wood floors UL listed for all homes, even mobile Holds fire all night Spring handles dont qet hot Easy open draft system Burns without grate for complete combustion Firebrick lined Solid steel construction Adaptable to fireplace Easy clean-ou- t Built to lifetime 12 last a models & sizes oven optional on any model Manufactured in SLC Swing-of- f PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING Name and exotic nights. BLUE skies and sunshine, course, cheer up those who get away from big cities to enjoy them; outdoor living is also good for the soul, and health. And summer is often of the only time families can play together at a favorite vacation or holiday spot. Yet summer is primarily a hot ordeal for some especially in metropolitan areas, and it is also a dangerous time for those on the highway, and at vacation spots on the water. Too many are killed on the highways each summer or are drowned in boating and swimming accidents. MANY return from long vacation trips exhausted. Good planning this summer, taking into consideration the need to conserve gasoline, can make summertime, 1977, more enjoyable. n heating chamber warms room air provided for that purpose. prevent them The Schradei Glass doors stop room air from going Forester became effective July Ash 90 -- Address TWIN SPIN PREWAY City . SCHRADER Zip Code .Phone. State . I I |