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Show Page 3A South Edition ; Lakeside Review Wednesday, June 6, 1984 . Editorial Aerospace Park Needs Support Groundbreakirig for a planned aerospace park and museum at Hill' Air Force Base last week was an impor- tant event for all residents of Davis and Weber counties. The museum will be a real asset to the communities sur- rounding the base and will do , much to explain the mission' ,,of the Air Force and Hill rtAFB to those who are neighbors of the air base. The importance of the base as an employer is obvious to those who live nearby, but the importance of the base as a cog in the military mechanism of the United States may be less noticeable to Plans to make the exhibits a living museum where the constalnt changes in Air Force , . include sports tournaments, brick sales, La- equipment and aircraft are which displayed shows the wisdom of those directing the project. The impact of aviation on this area of Utah has been widespread, and the museum will help residents understand the military responsibility that involves all lakeside area residents. Genie, keeper, Maverick, goon, family day. Individuals and businesses can also give donations through the purchase of foundation member- Bom'arc and Quail missiles. Families will be able to enjoy a picnic area and playground site. on the 36-ac- re . But, much more communi- ships. will be The exhibits planned for ty participation needed to make the park and the museum will make par- museum a reality. Fundraisents as excited as their chiing projects have been deldren. fighter signed so that people of all Suplanes, 3 trainer, economic levels can partici7 Stearman perfortress, program, pate. A and 9 Scorpion aircraft with bricks selling for $10 will all have places in exhiball area residents a its if the museum projections gives to chance help with museum become reality. construction. and park The museum will house a The project would be a real large exhibit area, art and theto neighbors of the base and asset photo gallery, library ater. The park will feature and would provide a much-nee- d outside displays including Tiattraction to tourists. MX Peace should support it. Residents tan, Minuteman, on-goi- F-1- 05 0, Plans are to first finish the aerospace park and start construction on the museum next summer. Actual construction schedules depend on how successful are fundraising efforts being conducted by the Aerospace Heritage Foundation. 40,000-square-fo- will B-- 29 T-3- Pt-1- buy-a-bri- ck ot F-8- Area residents should support the fundraising activities Viewpoint: Action Can Bring Change The Lakeside Review has asked several community leaders to write suest opinion columns for the newspaper. Introducing the guest column this week is Kathi Lewis of Rov. Mrs. Lewis was raised In Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1972. She has a bachelor's degree in microbiology with a minor in chemistry. She is the Relief Society varied interest leader at the Rov 17th LOS Ward. While her husband was in the military service the family was stationed in Guam. She is the mother of three children ages 8, 6 and 1 and has been active in Rov civic activities. tive participatory interest m our city government. Elected officials hands are tied when we do not give them the necessary input on issues. Those in author- lift stations. One such area slated for the special sewer service district was Park Lane.- Citizens residing in Park Lane took action and petiin city tioned Roy City against the disitative positions government are not oracles or trict's formation. Consequently, mind readers; it is imperative Park Lane residents are exempt from additional sewer fees while that they receive input. three other areas must pay How often have we become assewer fees because resitonished at policies formulated KATHI LEWIS in those areas did nothing. dents Review Guest Columnist the made by councilmen and yet We failmake can a difference in our reticent remain choice to There is a pervasive attitude of those to concerns voice city to governments. ing apathy that affects our commuInvolvement in city governnities - indifference of citizens who instituted the policy. If we does not mean that we ment are we remain to choose reticent, toward their city governments need to are if spend countless hours of unfair policies Culpable and the functions of city governservice. We can start by becomadopted by city officials. ment as a whole. All too freIn late 1981, Roy City, under ing registered voters and then quently the attitude of many of exercising that right to vote durus is that a few should carry the Utah state legislation, instituted burden of city government while the formation of several special ing election years. We can also become involved the rest of us remain uninsewer service districts. This alvolved. lowed Roy City to charge addiby becoming aware of those who We have a responsibility - intional fees for sewer to selected formulate city policy. We can atdeed an obligation - to take ac areas which require the use of tend city council meetings and become familiar with items that will be decided. We can take the time to express opinions either orally or in writing to our councilmen. We need to become involved in our city governments. Effective city government is dependent upon an active, informed citizenry. Involvement is a right - a privilege, but more importantly, a duty. We need to act instead of being acted upon. Abraham Lincoln once said, To sin by silence when one should protest makes cowards out of men. Decisions made by city councils now will most certainly have great effect on our future. We can exert control over our future in the community if we will throw off the chains of indifference and put on the mantle of involvement. - -, addi-ton- al ' 1 A'"' fecting school improvement. Four days of preparation does not fully meet either of these recommendations, but it will help. seats below. As I watched from the bal- cony with reverence in my heart, my thoughts turned back 22 years to when 16 students graduated from a small rural high school in Wyoming. It doesnt feel like so many years could . have passed, but here I was witnessing the graduation, of my oldest child. . class-roo- m Association At AF Base Beneficial ; , -. world. non-teachi- The Lakeside Review encourages letters to the editor as a way of allowing citizens to speak out on issues that involve the local community. However, the Review is responsible for what is printed in the newspaper and will not publish letters which are r mother receives her deemed to be libelous or in bad taste. All letters must be signed by the author and accompanied by an address and phone number. Address all letters to . Review Editor, Lakeside. Review, 2146 N. Main, Layton, Utah 84041, or 145 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010. SEIKO elegance for Chapter, Lee Mohler, Wasatch Chapter, George Jen5 and Rocky Mounson, tain Chapter, June Wallin, 479-944- 8. If you are interested, contact any of the chapter presidents listed above or any one of us: Bruce Hampel, Glen or Max Hanson, Lusk, Join a super organization and support Hill AFB and the United States Air Force. Bruce Hampel Utah State AFA President ; Glenn M. Lusk AFA Communications Director, Max Hanson AFA Membership Director 393-125- Marvels of thinness and quartz 7, 731-336- 6, technology In two tone or gold tone. 272-730- 6. Large selection specially priced through June lo. low-co- Dll Certified Gemologist of Store 9; J 2 In Murray GREAT VALUES ON NAME BRAND COSMETICS ON SALE NOW AT BOTH OF OUR LOCATIONS OPEN 9:30 A.M.-5:3- 0 P.M. DIVERSIFIED FACTORY OUTLET CORNER CLIPPER BRING IN V 776-438- FOR gate, turn left at security station. Located in bldg. Z12.) CLEARFIELD STORE DIRECTIONS 2 4377 S. 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Other persons not mentioned above may join as an AFA patron. , Annual dues are $15, a membership is $42 and life membership is $250. Each member receives the Air Force Magazine, an excellent low-coinsurance, program, plus many other programs. Because of the Utah AFAs increasing activity, there are six chapters along the Wasatch Front to choose from. Chapter names, location and presidents are: Ogden Chapter, Marcus Salt Lake Williams, City Chapter, Grant Clayburn, Ute Chapter, Jerry Gold Chard Franklin. 521-330- A awards in vicarious ways. Letter Policy st . and encouraged, struggled, watching hew grow from infancy to young womanhood. I felt a certain pride as I watched my daughter receive her diploma with honors. As the tears filled my eyes, I realized that each child takes a small part of her mother as she goes forth into a life of her own. 1; full-tim- -- pushed, 773-516- Over $77.7 million is spent on contracts in Utah and additional revenue from the more than 3,000 contractor personnel, plus e the more than 20,000 employees have a tremedous impact on the state, especially the Wasatch Front. The total payroll of nearly $500 million for 1983 contributes to the excellent economic health of all the Wasatch Front cities and towns. What some of us may not know is that the Utah Air Force Association has had a continuing impact on Hill programs and personnel. The Utah State AFA has been strongly behind programs which have come to Hill and the strong Air Force that must be maintained by bases such as Hill throughout the market-sensitiv- 1 The processional music began, the audience rose and 400 gold and brown gowns and mortar boards filed systematically into the reserved Visions of the past few years flashed through my head as I recalled the special moments shared with my daughter. Many tears were shed as I DAY payroll. , . Review Correspondent FATHERS know Hill is the largest employer in Utah and has the largest ! Third, the career ladder defi- nitely does not encourage the teachers to leave the best Review Editor. as the editorial stated. It The Lakeside Review editorial should do the opposite. Teachers of May 23, Career Ladder: Educational Farce, was a great di- will now have the opportunity to be leaders in the classroom and sappointment because it to earn more. The teacher leader rean lack obvious of displayed search and Understanding. To will assume new responsibilities in addition to classroom duties, my Knowledge, no attempt was not in place of classroom duties. the editorial writer to made by incontact school district officials to Those responsibilities may ' imclude a facilitator and being get necessary background information. May I attempt to cor- plementor of curriculum ideas, being a mentor to new teachers, rect some errors. a learning coordiFirst, career ladders are being andorforbeing a or severnator department beadopted ih numerous states can al teachers grades. Qualified cause1 of recommendations from be for a also being compensated reform leaders rather than from for asor teacher demonstration education associations. develo-- , For example, in A Nation At suming some curriculum in responsibilities pement Risk, the National Commission astheir classroom to addition on Excellence recommended that signment. School Boards, administrators The purpose of career ladders and teachers should cooperate to was stated in A Nadevelop career ladders for tion succinctly At Risk. Salaries for the teachers that distinguish among teaching profession should be inthe beginning instructor, the excreased and should be profeperienced, teacher and the master ssion a,lly competitive, teacher. This is precisely what e and . perforthe career ladders in Utah are atmance based. tempting to do. School districts with sufficient Author, Dr. John Goodlad, support are attemptLegislative Dean of the UCLA College of that. do to ing counEducation and one of this The career ladder is one of the trys leaders in the education re- most exciting reform ideas to be form movement, said during a in years. A form of it recent speech at BYU, Career generated has worked successfully in BritLadders make eminent sense. since like all new ain 1944. IW heed something that takes ideas, it needs But time to evolve . the fatness out , of the salary be refined. I surely hope and ' ' schedule. will allow that the Second, teachers will be paid this to Legislature and the pubthat happen for four extra days that will be will become lic properly indays. The purformed and supportive. Perhaps pose of these days is to allow for this letter will in that rehelp preparation to improve the qualspect. ity 'of instruction. However, Sheryl L, Allen "those1 four days are far less than . President 'the number recommended in A Davis Educa- Board of County Nation At Risk which read, tion School Boards should adopt an month contract for teachers. This would ensure time for curriculum and professional development programs for students with special needs and a more adequate level of teacher compensation. Dr. Goodlad in his book, A Place Called School, alReview Editor: so stated, "Allocations to district Most, of us in the communibudgets should assume the need minities for a to employ teachers surrounding Hill Air Force mum of 180 days of teaching Base realize the benefits of havand 20 days of planning and ef-- ing the base located near us. We 1 RUTH MALAN Letter to the Editor ! Editorial On Ladder Disappointing , Day Brings Memories OFF ANY SKIN CARE SV ITEM Expires June 30 P EAU' |