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Show New Utah Pleasant 0r1!c,w.T,1,1rSy.Apnll..2B..1,rc2 Opinion It's time for Bailey to step down Few residents of north Utah County have not heard about the contention in Eagle Mountain, Moun-tain, with accusations and allegations arising about Mayor Kelvin Bailey. Most residents have formed an opinion based on what they have heard regarding Bailey's kidnapping hoax and his subsequent sub-sequent comunications with the citizens and city council. There has been a show of support for him as a group turned out at the April 1 city council meeting to give Bailey the benefit of the doubt about the problems he is facing. As any public official would agree, the stress of the office is tremendous. There are problems prob-lems facing every community, whether large or small, rapidly rapid-ly growing or nearly built out. The differences are great, but the similarities are even greater. Eagle Mountain's mayor also has serious concerns about his family members and health conditions. Bailey's reaction to the personal per-sonal and public stress he faced was certainly understandable. under-standable. We should have compassion for him and the challenges he is facing. However, there is a critical difference between feeling stress and expressing it in inappropriate ways. That is true for the general populace, and is particularly applicable to those we elect to be our leaders. In the Utah State Constitution, Constitu-tion, the oath of office is proscribed pro-scribed for each of those who are entrusted with civic responsibilities by the public. "I do solemnly swear that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, and that I will discharge dis-charge the duties of my office with fidelity." Each of our leaders makes that pledge. There are those who argue that Bailey discharged his public duties faithfully and worked hard for the community communi-ty he represented. No one would take any credit away for his accomplishments. accom-plishments. An important part of fidelity, fideli-ty, however, is maintaining the public trust. It is nearly impossible for the public to have trust in a person who would spin such a lie to his wife, especially one whose very health is already in a precarious state. Forgive we may; forget we will work on. But someone untrustworthy is unfit to govern. gov-ern. It is time for Bailey to step down. It would help him, his family and his community. Kids more important than sleep 'I've mentioned before that my day starts out early because my son and I have a paper route. Actually, it's his paper route, but it's my radio that goes on at 4 a.m., so he and I usually beat the sun by a few hours. Given that I rise early, if I get to bed late, there are precious few hours in the middle to get any sleep. A few days ago our daughter daugh-ter came down with what looked like a good case of appendicitis. Appendicitis is never a good thing and neither are ear infections, infec-tions, but I've learned that these two very painful maladies, which seem to strike children with no sense of compassion, have some close similarities. Without fail, they both hit in the middle of the night, and there is very little a parent can do to take away the pain. Once one of these illnesses presents itself in the dead of the night, the sun may as well come up, because for the parents, the m&m 1 '4 Mil' j iD 4 'SiX day has already started. It's not a comfortable feeling watching a child deal with the pain of an appendix attack or an ear infection, infec-tion, nor is it an easy thing to do without any sleep, but that's the parent's problem. Of course, our daughter's condition condi-tion was more important than any sleep I may have needed. I suppose sup-pose that sometimes parents need this type of awakening to appreciate appreci-ate the times when things are good, when sleep comes easy, and when the nights are long and peaceful because all is well. I may lose a few hours of sleep now and then, hut nry kids are always more important. However, there is one way that I could get more sleep - anyone want a paper route? We would like to hear from you. A reader's survey forum will be appearing on the opinion page every week. Simply check the answer to the survey question and mail your response to PO Box 7 American Ameri-can Fork, UT 84003, drop the form off at 59 W. Main Street, American Amer-ican Fork, or e-mail your response to the poll question also posted-on posted-on the top right-hand corner of www.newulah.com. Additional comments are also encouraged. Having not shown up for budget retreat, lied to his wife and police about his circumstances, circum-stances, should the Eagle Mountain mayor resign? a Yes O No Additional Commen Is ''i )''.'' I,' '-('..'' Should a motocross ! in il lli,' old I iiulmi dump she? 62.5 jv.v, li will in- ii i:n,(i use for llu- niK-tly. 25 12.5" We .should look nl ijlimis llki' 1 1 ii- iil Ni), Ihr silo is Inn (liinj''inns tin' ;ntv-tliiiii',. Seeing public school at its fj, I had the opportunity this week to witness our public schools at . their finest. Oak Canyon Junior High was one of several schools to host a world's fair in which students immersed themselves in culture and geography of other countries in order to really understand the people of those countries. I can't help but think of the future implications as our world becomes increasingly interdependent interde-pendent with other countries economically eco-nomically and politically. Americans are often accused of being egocentric and arrogant, and that may sometimes be the case, but I believe our students today are being prepared to understand the world of the future. Through their study of these other countries, they will develop compassion for people of other lands facing challenging circumstances circum-stances different from what Americans Amer-icans face. Students are able to develop a 13 personal appreciation for other cultures through their highlighting highlight-ing for visitors the contributions of those other countries. I appreciate what World Studies Stud-ies teachers are trying to accomplish accom-plish by making the effort to hose these world's fairs. In addition, Mt. Mahagony Elementary Ele-mentary hosted an amazing Junior Engineering Fair, complete com-plete with hands-on learning activities. These activities provided a tangible representation for scientific scien-tific principles which are often too abstract. I don't remember understanding understand-ing gravity, fossils, the water cycle or engineering principles at age 25 the way some of these children chil-dren will understand the principles princi-ples at age five because of the gertipg. FiniU 8tringar ntimifW backyard. 1 evaluate cal w.v m"ch wasn't , Taw ' 8c'hoos 4:,'' ment t; encei aschj.'-1 aschj.'-1 have g' tinforthJTv b(n makir":.31' dren ml beyond an interest i Jhese ci Naders a.C foiled by tk J good teach' Everybody needs a 'day off Most of us have a fantasy dream of what we'd do if we could take an entire day off. If we had one day away from work, school, and our obligations in life, what would we do? This fantasy was played out in one boy's life, as the character Ferris Dueller took his day off. His day away from school was a fantasy filled with fame, friends, a fast car, and fun. I recently was able to take a day off. Unlike Ferris Dueller, my day wasn't filled with fame, friends, or fast cars, but it was definitely def-initely fun. My day off took a quieter turn. I was away from home-away from the ringing of the telephone, away from the floors that cried, "vacuum "vacu-um me," away from the shelves that cried, "dust me," away from the children who called, "drive me..." I was far away from Utah's cold snowy Spring, luxuriating in the sunshine and warmth of Arizona. Ari-zona. The day after my daughter's gymnastic meet lay before me like a blank slate. Her obligation to compote had been met and successfully suc-cessfully completed. There was nothing on our agenda. As we breakfasted and relaxed around the hotel pool, several of her friends invited her and her younger sister to spend the day with them at a movie and the mall. And thus I found myself alone. It was quiet and peaceful. A swim in the pool, a good book to read, the sun warming my shoulders, I was satisfied. If I could pick up a bit of a tan to excite my friends back home into a state of envy, so much the better. Several hours later, one book finished, and well into my second, it was time to take a break from relaxing In-side the pool. I never realized the work that goes into getting a "proper suntan." Turning Turn-ing pink, then brown, is hard work! I needed a break from this exhausting activity! So I took a leisurely walk around town. As an amateur naturalist. nat-uralist. I enjoy observing the flora and fauna that surrounds me. However having kids constantly in tow makes it difficult to Ih still enough to study and sketch the plants and animals that I see. L h Vi bi le After a q- nJ in hand.;',1 ine some -,;c' that growls them in a n-- hi SketchiTh watching h-rc nectar frjcyn made me h-al edge. A vr, f0 museum g;? the area,r- ty tants to tie;-, j it As ther-. west, it v-: - the hotel u? They had e; too, and we ; ences ai wo look at the -z sketched ei. No sej'rats would cock - ta went out tc the hot ri :ae sealed this ii- Evervb:-P; "day gI:;: b some of ti; ia inside ouneSp rejuvenate L day off, ftrj , .UL. do. And if : minute. ev;r feed and fc.Tj w is1 Reader's Forum Iowa student wants info Editor: Hi! My name is Kirsten Friend and I am a fifth grade student stu-dent from Harlan, Iowa. Our class is studying geography of the United States. We would like it if you would send us a postcard, souvenir or information about your state so we can learn more about our country. I appreciate your time. Thank you! Kirsten Friend West Ridge Elem. 1401 l!)th Street Harlan, I A 51537 Camp Floyd is great Editor: Camp Floyd started start-ed in 1858. Today it still lives on a state park in Fairfield. Camp Floyd State l'ark is about 20 miles west of Lehi. It has fascinating artifacts arti-facts and, of course, it has the museum. There are trees over KM years old. And don't forget about the Olympic torch. The torch came to camp E0V(1 K(at( Fiuk a ye,,,- ago this '""itli. l'at 0;n.,y ode the torch on the 1(".V Express Trail Ho rode on horseback 'r over two miles w ith the flame. Camp Floyd has the Olympic torch on display dis-play until March 22. Over 2.500 people came to Camp Floyd to watch the torch. Some people drove hours to get there and really enjoyed the experience. When the torch came through it was able to stay there for a total of five minutes. "Five minutes" you say? That does not seem very long. Most places it was there for a couple of seconds. sec-onds. Along with the torch, there were people peo-ple re-enacting Camp Floyd. It truly was a tremendously great experience. For more information, informa-tion, contact Camp Floyd at 7(i8-8!)32. Thomas Trotter Memorial for Teaa Wilcox Editor: I would like to extend a plethora of thanks to all those who have supported, comforted and assisted assist-ed me over the past year in searching for closure regarding" (he midden death of niy sjsU-r, Teaa Wilcox, ibrough this support and o,,en arms. Iiantell Sparks, An; 1 i;uro and I ,; cen able to Teaa's dreams sue. i ive make pur- I would like to thank Kay Laursen. director of the Alpine Foundation, for letting let-ting me set up the "Teaa Wilcox Memorial" Memori-al" Foundation. I would like to thank Sheldon Worthinglon, principal at Ihi High Sclnxil, for allowing a plaque to 1h erected in the daycare center as a memorial tribute to Teaa's love for the children. Lastly. I'd like to thank Cbantell and Ana and all who loved my sister. Without their help I would not have been able to direct this mission. I know Teaa would have made the world a better place with her love if she were still here. Don't let that love die. This memorial is to celebrate life, dreams and unfulfilled accomplishments accom-plishments of those whose life tragically ends. Her body may be gone but her spirit will live on. If you would like to make a donation to this cause, please contact con-tact Kay Laursen, Foundation Director -Teaa Wilcox Memorial, Memori-al, 801-75G-8125. Miehele Wilcox Florida FJi tor's AWr; 7Vic funds donated to the memorial trill be used or materids and supplies sup-plies for the h-hi Hi;: School daycare I preschool pre-school program. Pleasanttw .. . ei . d Amc"::ac Aili Thffc w PuliuerVJCJ pt Yi ... I" -nuil 'c usrsois-. r Published l- 1 American F q Periodicals oo American Fov v Postmaster. s)rl, to West V IT $4003. in :st Mcmtvr V 'tn nil NE;it, w ibe i 'sunoj, 'l Hoi: He-lii?"' deliver s c th ,d -.1 IV Menion" r V 1 OVI ;,lfO 1 year- jjU 3' W'e vvcM"11' : 7o(W to;T-3! 'e wen' tiers nanic lelepli'11'0 :e Ill-lit to"1 i,uiion. ..i,.eor;" Wi ll v "w,"w,,,wr''W |