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Show Page 2 THE LEADER-GARLAN- TIMES, April D 22, 1976 r An Editorial Opinion Express Your Opinion Before Not After Fact COMPLAINING ABOUT TAXES and how the money is spent is usually something that a lot of us do after the fact rather than' when it could make a difference. The Box Elder Board of Education is giving county taxpayers a chance to have a say in the formulation of its 1976-7- 7 budget. A public meeting will be held at Box Elder high school April 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss various budget options prior to- formation of an actual budget. - THE PUBLIC has an opportunity to be heard before and not after the fact particularly in the area of transportation. Supt. J.C. Haws has announced that he feels about half of .9 mills levied last year to pay transportation costs not School Talk The Box Elder School District has a great many offering! in its Community Education Program. These offerings are broken down into the following general areas: for people Adult Basic Education with less than a ninth grade proficiency in English, Reading and Math. Adult High School Completion - for people wishing to receive their High School Diploma. for people who College Extension wish to pursue a college degree or who wish to take specialized classes in a Community mm Education funded by the state can be cut this year. It can be cut if the board decides to hold the line by not approving any more bus routes or reinstating a number of transportation services such as night activity runs which were eliminated this year in a belt tightening move. pre-scho- ol particular area. Offers Adult Vocational for people who wish to learn a vocation or to retrain in a new vocation. Consumer Education - for the disadvantaged homemaker who wishes to upgrade her homemaking skills. Young Mothers for young girls who have married early, are expecting a child or who have dropped out of school. Young Homemakers - for homemake-r- s of any age who wish to improve their homemaking skills. Young Farmers - for farmers of any age who wish to improve their farming IF THE PUBLIC wants such services reinstated and is willing to pay for them by accepting a smaller cut in the .9 mills or maintaining it all, the public meeting is a perfect place to say just that. If, on the other hand, the public wants the mill levy reduced, arguments for that side of the coin should also be voiced. sklllb. Community School - classes covering a wide range of subjects from children's programs to community-wid- e recreation programs for youth and adults to programs for Senior Citizens. Drivers Education - for people who wish to obtain a Utah State Driver's license. To support the extensive Community Education Program in our county, the Superintendent and Board of Education have been most cooperative in providing facilities and support services. Approximately 75 teachers, counselors and administrative personnel conduct the Adult Education phase of our program, and the Community School phase employs approximately 120 more. During the year 1974-7- 5 there were 12,811 elementary and 6048 secondary enrollees and 13,320 adult enrollees, for a total of 32,179 enrollees in our Community Education Program. A total of 1,019 classes were held at the various school facilities, and 31 agencies in the county extended their support. Any citizen or group of citizens wishing to enroll in any class are urged to contact their local Community School Director or the District Community Education Director. By LeiUe Dunn Dir. Continuing Education Many Things BEFORE, NOT AFTER the fact, is the time to express your opinion. pre-scho- ol 'Wait A Minute, Senator WHEN US SENATORS start denouncing citizens, no matter who they are, for speaking their mind on the issues of the day, we for one think they're out of line. That's exactly what US Senator Jake Garn was doing recently to our dismay. NOTED FOR HIS outspokenness, the senator recently condemned Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson and Utah resident Robert Redford for their statements in opposition to the Kaparowitz project in southern Utah. The senator, in effect, told the pair of opponents that Kaparowitz was none of their "dam" business. Kaparowitz is none of their business or ours for that matter. Gams attitude is one of "I'm right and you're too stupid to know it." THE NATIONAL PARKS in southern Utah or in any state for that matter belong to the entire nation, not just the people in the county in which they happen to be located. Besides, we were under the impression that one of the jobs of a US Senator in addition to representing the various people of his state is to look after the national interest as well. WE THINK WE have the WE'LL BE THE FIRST to admit that Mr. Redford's personal opinions are probably given too much attention by the media because of his fame as an actor. We reject, however, the idea that right Newspaper editors like to be myself are always getting on the backs of the public-that- 's how apathetic you are when it comes to getting involved in the political process. But, Star-Gazhas begun to rethink himself lately on that score. If you get involved closely with something, the first thing you know you're losing for or against actions by the federal government in other states which we view as not in the national interest. And we don't need Senator Garn telling us what we should think you--abo- ut er County Approves Mini -Subdivision sleep over it, dropping County Commissioners Tuesday gave approval to a in the Thatcher area in a day of limited business. Reed Summers of Thatcher sought permission to create a subdivision of five lots located about a halfmile north of the Thatcher church "mini-subdivisio- Letters To The Editor Cubs Won Gift Of Flogs To City Editor: As a Cubmaster of Pack 126 in Tremonton, I conceived the following idea from the Scout Office From a list of Bicentennial Program for several suggested projects, I chose one that I felt would give the Cubs a chance to participate in Civic and Community affairs. The suggestion given was to research the history and the significance of our Community Flag. In checking with the Tremonton officials, I found there was no City or Community Flag. So with the aid of other Cub Scout Leaders, we started the ball rolling to get a design for a Community Flag. I felt we could also obtain a set of historic flags to donate to the Community. These flags would be an attractive display for the Tremonton Civic Center when the Cubs, Scouts and other youth groups were not using them to present flag ceremonies thru the coming 1976-197- weight because you lose your appetite and snapping at your wife. Have you ever caught yourself criticising ' house. in The which the lots are sold requires no public hearing.. Commissioners did set a date for a public hearing in May before accepting a new uniform subdivision code. The new code actually only incorporates "minor adjust-- 1 ments to comply with court decisions" to update the existing code, according to county clerk K.B. Olsen. The hearing will also be used to consider a requested minor zoning change in South Willard. On another subject, Commissioner Ted Burt said he hopes to bid out a contract for extensive resurfacing of the Iowa String around the first of June. , somebody Star-Spangl- Scout-O-Ram- e, Paul Adams District Cub Committee Chairman Jaycees Thank Merchants For Support Glen R. Curtis President Bear River Valley JayCees ignoring the morning, honey," everyday problems most of us usually worry about. It might go something like this. "How you feeling this Mrs. might say at the breakfast table. "I don't know, I haven't read the morning paper," I respond. "Ah, the gross national product is running at 7.8 percent on an annual rate according to the Commerce Department. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day." "I'm glad to see you're feeling better," Mrs. Star-Gazoffers. "You were pretty low last night after you read that news story about how the Lebanese cease fire broke down." "By the way," she adds, "we're $300 overdrawn at the bank." Star-Gaz- Talks Going THEY'LL GO ANYWHERE-Th- iF youngster spotted one of the coveted gold eggs high in a tree at Saturday's Easter Egg hunt in Tremonton. A horde of children scrambled across the Schuman park as a siren sounded to collect more than 1,100 eggs donated by merchants. Smooth, er Quiet Viewpoint Negotiators for the Box Odds Are Elder Education Association and the Box Elder School District are being tight-lippe- about progress in the annual talks. The two teams will meet again April 27 at 5 a.m. for talks at Bear River junior high school. Both sides have given off signals that 'the talks are making progress in a cordial atmosphere. The atmosphere seems to stand in contrast to that in which talks were conducted last year when negotiations stalemated in the spring ana were left waiting through the summer with a last minute settlement as school started. Junk Car Clean Up Ted Hathaway of Ted's Auto Parts will pick up all junk cars during spring clean up free of charge. For this 4 service call 257-508- TIm 1 To 10 "That's nice," mutters unconsciously as he pours over his Time Star-Gaz- d Editor: The Bear River Valley JayCees thank the many people involved in making last Saturday's Easter Egg Hunt a rousing success. Over fifty local merchants furnished 1200 eggs and cases of candy in a terrific example of unselfish community interest. Kings Variety, Anderson Lumber and Leader provided excellent additional support besides donating eggs. And finally our sincere thanks to Dean Anderson and Dan Bertsch who worked together to create the program and to the hundreds of screaming kids who enjoyed it. for worrying themselves sick over some little thing while ignoring bigger problems-- at least in your eyes. for a minute. , But think What would happen if we all suddenly got vitally interested in politics and how the country is run and started years. The Cubs of my pack and the Cubs of the other nine packs in the community got busy on a fund raising project to buy these flags. The flags that we have obtained and plan to present to the City Mayor and Council are: 1. Grand Union Banner, Flag, 2. Betsy Ross Flag, 3. 4. Flag of 1818 (20Stars), 5. 28 Star Flag (Mexican War) 636 Star Flag, 7. 45 Star Flag (Spanish-America- n War), 8. 48 Star Flag (World War II) 9. 50 Star Flag. We are making the presentation at the Annual a on Saturday, Golden Spike District, May 1st at 10 a.m. following an opening flag ceremony, The Community Flag design features a tractor representing farming; a beef bull representing agriculture and a missile representing industry. The Cub Scout Packs participating in the Bicentennial Project are from Bothwell, Thatcher-PenrosElwood, Deweyville and six cub packs in Tremonton. All boys participating will receive a ' special Heritage Bicentennial Patch available from the Scout Office. ! (CP Leadar The Garland Tknes Published every Thursday by the Leader Publishing Co. at 10 North 1st West, Tremonton, Utah. Box Subscription rate: Elder, Cache, and Oneida $5.50 per year, all other areas $6XX) per year. Second Class Postage paid at Tremonton, Utah 84337. Against Daughter . .Editor's Note: The follow- ing column of opinion was written by Moyle Knudsen of Portage. It does not essarily represent the viewpoint of The Leader-Th- e enGarland Times. We courage responsible public comment on the issues of the day and invite other readers to make submissions. They will be presented as space permits. By Moyle Knudsen to become involved in any activity where she could contact an infection. After all she is in school all day, she attends church on Sunday, she doesn't stay out late at night, doesn't drink or smoke, and I have never known her to be very boy crazy. No, we have never talked about things like this but she is so innocent I didn't the know how to bring subject up. is nothing more than a defence mechanism to avoid what most mothers consider, a distastefull discussion. By using the old justification, "my mother didn't tell me anything and I got along alright," they shun one of their most necessary responsibilities and have continued the Victorian practice of sweeping any reference to life and sex under the nearest carpet. It is not easy for a mother to accept the facts her child is not the golden haired, sweet, innocent baby of yesteryear and by age sixteend exper-minteshe has probably with cigaretts, tasted liquor, sampled a downer, tried pot and probably been exposed to sex on some basis. All this rationalization ..Dr. Charles Smith, Director of the University of Utah Hospital Venereal Disease Clinic and one of the foremost authorities on infectious diseases, wrote, "About three percent of the sexually active women in the United States have gonorrhea and probably don't even know it and the chances of a high school student developing venereal disease before graduation are one in ten." These hard cold facts are usually overlooked or ignored by the individual they most concern, the mother, Like the lovable Ostrich she sticks her head into the sand and consoles herself with rationalizations that of all the children in the world hers would be the least likely Magazine. Compose yourself accept-ing-thefacts is not the end of the world but can be the beginning of a new relationship with your daughter. Accept the fact she is not perfect and at this age she is vunerable to most new adventures and ready to try anything just for the thrill, or group acceptance. Whatever you do don't confront her at the door with this editorial and a fist full of accusations, you will only force her into a defensive position. If she is the average girl with the average ability to justify and alibi you will walk away from this confrontation feeling as guilty as a burglar for having asked personal questions. She will make you feel that you have invaded her se privacy, misjudged her character and have lost all confidence in her. With just a tear or two she will be doubly convincing. Avoid a direct confrontation, angry words are likely to ensue, tempers will flare and you will have accomplished the inevitable by creating an insurmountable barrier and alienation of your daughter. Take the subtle approach, retain vour ' position of mother but relax "Darn it, I knew today couldn't be all sunshine. It says right here that Scoop Jackson is claiming that the Russians have enough nuclear warheads to kill us 20 times and we can only kill the image of authoritation. Let her know you want to help through this trying period. Encourage her participation in your many activities and together plan her future. Encourage her dreams of the handsome prince that will eventually carry her away on his white steed, providing she lives the life that will attract the virtuous prince. Help her set goals and subtly weave into the fabric of her future the counseling and guidence so necessary for her secure 15. That's terrible." "Where's my ulcer medicine, dear?" "I know this isn't the time to bring it up, dear," Mrs. them Star-Gaz- er says hesitatingly, "but you remember last night when I tried to tell you about a problem we have and you said you couldn't be bothered because you were too busy reading the Congressional Record." "Un huh," mutters through a mouthful Star-Gaz- of Captain Crunch, er while reading the latest releases from his Congressmen and Senators in Washington. "Well, what I wanted to know is if you'd go down and bail junior out of jail. He and some friends were arrested last night by the police for kidnapping their English teacher. "Boys will be boys," Star-Gazsays. "By the way, did you read where the Supreme Court is going to hear arguments on the death penalty .again. It's about time. This whole country is going to the dogs." "That's nice, but what about our son? Mrs. Star-Gazasks and then' drops the subject in exasperation. Star-Gazwalks over to a counter and fumbles around for a piece of bread and slips it into the toaster while trying to read the Wall Street Journal at the same time. "I don't know how a man can maintain a sense of balance in this world today. Why I got so upset the other day when I heard that Red Dye Number Three could cause cancer I took the afternoon off and went and had a complete physical," Star-Gazsays. "Look how bad things are getting. Here we live in the country where pollution isn't supposed to be a problem and I swear the smoke from the factories is burning my er er 'eyes," Star-Gaz- er lains. comp- "That's not pollution," Mrs, Star-Gazsays with a hint of satisfaction. "It's your tie.. .it's in the toaster." er future. The adolescent girl must not be expected to know the difference between good and bad, right and wrong, honesty and dishonesty; they are not born with the ability to differentiate and must learn either through the school of hard knocks or through the constructive teaching of the mother. Consequently you must not be just a mother, you must also be a tireless patient teacher for the remainder of your daughters juevenile life. PLAU YOUR FAMILY SURVIVAL NEEDS TODAY MOD Otyy i COME SEE OUR COMPLETE VARIETY 855 WEST MAIM TREMONTON PH0KE 257-333- 7 |