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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS - Thursday, March 12, 1987 - Page Six Girl Scouts Celebrate 75th Anniversary Year 4 1 - Heather Hamblin (center) looks at judge, Jim Potter, to see If she spelled word correctly during spelling bee at Kanab Elementary School this week. Heather was declared the wlnnerinavery close match. All SPELLING BEE Americas public received an teachers salary of school average $25,257 in 1985. Defensive linemen playing in the National Football League collected $229,240 that year. This disparity in earnings helps sustain educators unceasing lament over pay. Although football players may have higher SAT scores than many teachers, that fact, alone, would hardly justify such inequality. In certain respects, the occupations closely resemble one another. reBoth prefer college-trainea works and neither cruits, twelve-montyear. Both are controlled by a frustrating array of rules whose enforcement often appears unfair, if not incompetent. And, what is perhaps the most striking similarity, both occupations benefit from aggressive representato tion by agents determined extract higher salaries from employers. Nevertheless, despite obvious a huge remains there parallels, revenue gap between these lines of endeavor. What is blocking the progress of educators? The economic reality of supply has something to do with wages. Mortals suitable for work as teachers are relatively plentiful compared to giants who can devour halfbacks. Mortals, therefore, cost less money. Economic reality also requires that salaries reward the output of individual employees. The magnitude of a salary is determined by how much a workerss contribution adds to the total benefit produced by an organization or activity. A busy teacher who is spread pupils has a among twenty-fivsmall effect on our nation's intellectual development compared to the impact one mean defensive tackle has on the mental processes of 100 million football fans. view of This unsentimental teacher compensation is not meant to imply that pro football has greater value to our nation than does education. We spent $65 billion for teachers, compared to a paltry $65 million for defensive linemen. The total benefit provided by education far exceeds the total satisfaction by the generated NFL-ju- st ask the people in Indianapolis and Tampa. But with 2.2 million teachers working nationwide, one teacher, more or less has little effect on total educational output. Helping a pupil learn to read may be very important to that child. It is not a gigantic advance for society, however, because 40,000,000 other children are also in public schools learning to read. A small addition to total benefit translates into modest d h e compensation. One ferocious defensive lineman, on the other hand, causes opponents to huddle in fear. That is why linemen earn more than teachers. In addition to the force of economic reality, government control is a second major determinant of teacher salaries. Government monopolizes nearly 90 percent of primary and secondary instruction. This market power gives school officials great leverage over teachers. The result is a complacent school bureaucratic system in which convenience throws professional status for a big loss. A government school monopoly, with tax revenues and compulsory education laws to guarantee its survival regardless of performance, faces no pressure to seek the best talent available. If schools had to compete with one another for students, the need to attract the most competent teachers would to force administrators reward superior performance. Were rookie defensive linemen better or worse off when the United States Football League challenged the NFL in bidding for their services? Salaries skyrocketed because in a competitive environment, quality is very relevant. The same year defensive linemen averaged $229,240, the NFL paid,," quarterbacks $367,000 and offensive linemen $181,240. If government school were in administrators charge of the League, they would streamline these complicated personnel practices and spectators would see only punters. Kickers made $128,690. Teachers are trapped by a pay schedule which makes no allowance for the position played and little, if any, provision for excellent performance. Parents, taxpayers, legislators, apd educators must recognize that current teacher salaries are a predictable result of market conditions. We cannot avoid economic reality but we can do something about control. Therefore, government teachers demands for higher pay cannot be satisfied unless we end the government education monopoly. Creating competition using vouchers or tax credits will promote teachers to the by making quality relevant. Ironically, teachers are opponents of a competitive system even though they have much to gain. If teachers are underpaid," it is because human ignorance has helped to perpetuate the folly inherent in governments control of our schools. And after all, teachers share responsibility for the existence of ignorance. So, the next time someone asserts that teachers deserve better treatmake a pitch for a ment, competitive system. No matter who is calling signals, monopoly should be an illegal procedure. now-defun- first-strin- Others Arsenic and Old Lace Opens Next Wednesday Why School Teachers Are So Underpaid by Roger Magyar Ro ger Magyar is Director of Education Studies at the Sequoia Instipublic poltute, a Sacramento-base- d icy research organization. He is currently working on a book about education. those seatedhererecelvedplaquesforbeingwinnerslnthelrclasses. In the school received certificates. g It's a crazy cast and a crazy play but it adds up to a crazily fun s of all ages evening for when Arsenic and Old Lace opens theater-goer- Kanab, Cedar City Park, Parowan Park, Vernal courthouse. Throughout the year, the 75th with anniversary will be celebrated Tradition with a the theme Future. Nearly three million Girl Scouts nationwide and those residin ing overseas will participate the special projects emphasizing rich tradition of Girl Scouting as well as the exciting future that awaits todays girls. The anniversary projects include time travel activities. Girls from the Utah Girl Scout Council will explore the history of Girl Scouting with former Girl Scouts who have been invited to serve as travel guides. Together, alumni and present-daGirl Scouts will share recollections of earlier times. The Utah Girl Scout Council serves- - 10,500 girl members and 3,200 adult volunteers. There are 840 troops. The Council serves members throughout Utah and in Fredonia, Arizona. On March 12, Girl Scouts wil) kick off their year long 75th anniversary celebration with a worldwide event called the Promise Circle. Girl Scouts throughout Utah will join Girl Scouts nationwide, plus those residing overseas, in this special ceremony highlighting the Girl Scout Promise at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. Girl Scout National President Betty F. Pilsbury will begin the circle in Washington D.C., at 2:30 p.m. by leading Girl Scouts and friends in reciting the Girl Scout Promise. The recitation will move across the nation with Girl Scouts repeating the Promise at 4 p.m. in their respective time zones. Promise Circle ceremonies will be conducted throughout Utah, also at 4 p.m. The events will be held at these locations: San Juan County library in Monticello, Moab courthouse, Castledale courthouse (event includes a Design a Future Uniform contest), state border at y the set together with a "nonexisting budget" She said, "They took things apart to rebuild so we'd have very little expenditure. The costumes were also made and worked out by the cast and crew. "This is one play entirely done by the kids except for the directing," said Husted. The reason for the low budget, said Husted, is that the proceeds from the plays ticket sales will go toward financing the drama students trip to the regional and state drama competition. "We would like a good crowd," said Husted. Those who don't attend one of the three performances will truly miss out on an evening frolic. The play runs March 18, 19 and 20. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. and tickets may be purchased in advance from the KHS box office. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Saturday. next Wednesday at the Kanab High School Auditorium. "The quality of this play that stands out from any of the others is just the fun of working with the kids in the play," said Director Patty Hus ted. "Maybe it's because there are more weird character parts in this play than in any other show I've directed," she added. Husted also said of her Arsenic and Old Lace cast, "This is a crazy cast Fun, fun personalities. And theyve been very productive. We've had very few incidents of missing rehearsals, very few. "There's also lots of commardarie and lots of competition. The character growths in this production have been outstanding." Husted said the play came together quickly. "We started reAppearing in the play are: Lisa hearsing on January 16. But we've Julie Robertson, Duane Jacobsen, been rehearsing four nights a week Desiree from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for just the Robinson, Hyatt, Jed Spendlove, David Honey, Evan last two weeks." Chris Widner, Jenny She also commended her stage Child, crew, during school hours known to Harrington, Sandy Lord, David her as her speech class, for putting Campbell and Reno Whited. - r " FAIRLY SPEAKING Kane County Fair 1987 and here we are again - off and running. , The Kane County Fair Bcftrd held its first official meeting, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Orderville town offices. NEW FAIR BOARD MANAGER The new Kane County, Fair Board manager, Dellas 1987. Sorensen, set the fair dates fof August The Board discussed and made decisions on several changes and set up a tentative daily schedule for this years fair. The new manager is anxious to involve as many county residents as he can. The more the merrier. He is also planning more entertainment and more things to do and see. He would like to see some events scheduled for Kanab and some for Orderville in order to get the whole county working together. TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE Seems in Kane County there are just two kinds of people, the lifters and the leaners. The County Commissioners are ready to throw the fair out the window. If you want a county fair, you better put your shoulder to the wheel and give a little lift It is really up to you. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The Fair Board will be meeting the first Thursday of eveiy month for the next few months. The meetings will be held in the Orderville Town Hall at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. If you have questions, suggestions (that's complaints with a suggestion for improvement), or want to volunteer, call Dellas Sorensen in Orderville or Dicki Robinson in Kanab, Church of Kanab and Fredonia by taking part In the Church services. They greeted people and handed out the Sunday bulletin before the service. During the service they did a candle lighting ceremony using the Girl Scout Promise and laws, sang, and participated in the collection of the offering. The Girl Scout program encourages girls to attend the church of their choice. This Is Girl Scout week, celebrating their 75th year. Pictured here are Misty Mlltmore, Pat Ensle, Jennifer Merrell, Laurie Merrell, Trinity Cassidy, Beth Smith and Kristy Piltmore. r , . . . . t s '. ,t y k y ' 4s s an) no c oJ i. iot .1 . ORDERVILLE NEWS by Twila Cox 19-2- 2, 644-598- 9. VES Sponsors Just Say No Club Over 50 students at Valley Elementary attend Just Say No Club meeting weekly during their lunch hour. Mrs. Judy Lee is the sponsor, Mandy Spencer is the chairkid, and Marilyn Brinkerhoff is the secretary. Richard Barton of Cedar City, son of May Joe and Bill Beatty received a mission call to the Independence Missouri Mission. Mrs. Inez Tait of Mt. Carmel and Hugh and Allie Spencer and daughter, Andrea of Mt. Carmel, Verl and Dodie Johnson and family and H and Nellie Frost attended baptismal services for Kimberly Frost in Kanab on Saturday night. She is the daughter of the Ivan Maryllis Heyborne is down helping care for the new grandson. Farel Lamb and Colleen Sorensen went to Honeywell Sunday for the blessing of their nieces baby-Den- nis and Brenda. Grandparents are the Clair Ramsays of Tropic, Utah. Louie Shakespear is in northern Utah visiting family members. Alauna Hoyt is here visiting her folks, the Val Hoyts, from her employment in St. George. Mrs. Ronald (Julie) Taylor is visiting her folks in Provo, also to visit her sister who recently returned from her mission. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carroll spent a few days in Salina with their daughter, Madalyn, and family. John and Mauri of Richfield have been here working on the TV which is much appreciated by a lot of folks. Weve had some nice spring like days but now it looks like more storm. Ida Winters and Marion Young will join Mr. and Mrs. Jason Winters of Cedar City and go to Salt Lake for the weekend. Mrs. Gary (Shannon) Chamber-lai- n is visiting with her parents, the Delbert Palmers, while her husband is in Arizona with the National Guard. Mrs. Tonya Neilson and daughter are here visiting her parents, the Charles Brinkerhoffs, while her husband is in Arizona with the National Guard. Frosts. Charles and Darios Brinkerhoff, Horace and Lola Burrows, Colleen Baird and family members attended baptismal services in Kanab for Becky Swapp, daughter of Charlene and Bob Swapp. Gene and Julie Kittell and Hazel Redmon visited Larry and Amanda Kittell and the Verl Johnson family for the weekend and attended church here on Sunday. Two of Larrys brothers were also here. Mrs. Wayne Miller of Panguitch and daughters Nanette, Jolene and Melissa visited at the LaNard Johnson home over the weekend. Many of the townspeople attended the Region basketball tournament held in Beaver on Friday. Dennis Crofts and Shane Frost, who are working at the Page Power plant, were home for the weekend. The Trace Leighs of St. George (former Merriann Heyborne) are the proud parents of a son, their first. Congratulations! Proud grandparents are the Loyd Heyborne, Southern Utah News Service Directory 0. A A MEETING - Lions Club House Sat. - 7 p.m. - Lions Club House KANAB - Monday, 7 p.m. Call 644-547- 6 or 644-567- 9 - UNITED CHURCH A. MEETINGS Wed. Fredonia MKStPS 'Alii -- ? -- v J -- 7 p.m. County Building sH J J Tlymoutfi partridge baby KanPA called .mai-Bac- Door k cheeper". COME VISIT THE CHURCH LOVE IS BUILDING 11 a.m. Sunday Morning: 10 a.m. Worship, Sunday School, 536 South 100 East United Methodist, Presbyterian, American Baptist, United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ denominations united in fellowship. Rev. Ed. H. 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