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Show m-.i rrn i NATIONS TOP EDUCATORS CONFER WITH FORD along with selected leaders from across the country, Dr. Walter D. Talbot (third from left back row) conferred with the president this past month. Others at the conference included; Mr. William Morrill, assistant secretary, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; Dr. Terrell H. Bell, U.S. Commissioner of Education; Dr. Dan Taylor, Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia; Dr. Virginia Trotter, assistant secretary for education, HEW; Dr. John Porter, superintendent of Public Instruction, Michigan; Dr. Marlin Brockette, Commissioner of Education, Texas; Dr. David Mathews, Secretary, HEW; Mrs. Marge Lynch, under secretary, HEW. Dr. Talbot Confers At White House on Educational Policy Dr. Walter D. Talbot, local resident and State Superintendent Superinten-dent of Public Instruction, was called to Washington, D.C. this past month to confer with President Ford regarding the future of public school systems in the nation. According to Dr. Talbot, President Ford called the conference con-ference of selected educational leaders from across the nation to review the educational proposal (The Financial Assistance Assis-tance for Elementary and Secondary Act) which is being submitted to Congress. "The proposed legislation," said Dr. Talbot, "seeks to consolidate con-solidate certain educational programs which are not funded separately under the 1965 bill. Most of the funding under these VENDA B. CASTLEBERRY Reception 2 Retiring A reception honoring Evan Nelson and Mrs. Venda B. Castleberry will be held on the patio of the A.F. High School Friday, May 14, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All friends, students and townspeople are invited. Mrs. Venda B. Castleberry will be retiring from the teaching teach-ing profession after eleven years of teaching. Mrs. Castleberry Castle-berry has taught 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, teaching subjects including English, creative writing, combined language arts, and applied language arts. Mrs. Castleberry developed the applied language arts program for the Alpine School District. This class is for "terminal" "ter-minal" high school students. "This was one of my most rewarding classes," states Mrs. Castleberry. Mrs. Castleberry moved to Provo in 1961 and 31 years after her high school graduation she attended BYU. After her graduation from BYU, she taught one year in Idaho Falls and for the last ten years she's been at A.F. High School. Mrs. Castleberry's hobby is writing and after her retirement retire-ment she plans to make herself write six hours a day on a novel she has started about her life as a Mormon colonizer in Montana. Mon-tana. She has also written motion picture scripts and has had severai short stories published. pub-lished. Mr. Nelson is retiring this year after 36 years of teaching. Mr. Nelson currently teaches ix- , J f :' ,. j a) -4. v programs is now used for disadvantaged dis-advantaged and handicapped children; in addition, vocational vocation-al and adult education will be brought under the consolidated grant." "If enacted, the $3.3 billion grant would be allocated to states on a formula basis with three-quarters of the money passing directly to education agencies at the local level, such as individual school districts," continued the Utah educator. "Hopefully, this type of program consolidation will decrease the policy and red tape involved in federal assistance assis-tance so that we can use the money rapidly and effectively for needed programs at the local level," concluded Dr. Talbot. Tal-bot. EVAN NELSON to Honor Teachers fine art, commercial art and arts and crafts at the A.F. High School. Mr. Nelson worked at various jobs to put himself through college, col-lege, his students report. He did scientific illustrations, worked on a ranch, in a mine as well as working with occupational occupa-tional therapy. He started teaching at Helper Jr. High in 1940 and then he taught at North Sevier High School for a few years until World War II interrupted his career. After the war in 1945, Mr. Nelson began teaching at American Fork High. His first year he taught only one art class and spent the rest of his time teaching English. The art program has grown so that he now teaches six art classes a day. Mr. Nelson was in charge of the yearbook for 12 years. A resident of Thistle, Mr. Nelson owns three Arabian horses. He plans to do a lot of horseback riding when he retires along with his other hobbies which include hunting, fishing, rock collecting, and photography. Mr. Nelson estimates that he has taught over 5,400 students in his 36 year teaching career. Mrs. Judd, his student teacher this year, plans to take his place next year at American Fork High. Mrs. Judd was one of Mr. Nelson's high school art students several years ago. Too many people today look to the government to furnish them with self-starters. fell?' A.F. Cancer Campaign Completed During the month of April, the program of the American Cancer Society was exposed to most of the homes throughout American Fork. This was accomplished ac-complished through the devoted devot-ed efforts of Mrs. LaPriel Walter who organized the American Fork Stake area and Mrs. Lois Pritchett who organized organ-ized the North American Fork Stake area. Resulting from the supreme efforts of these two leaders, with the help of some ten to fifteen block workers in each of the ward areas, the seven warning signals which relate to cancer and how it can be controlled cont-rolled and even cured were distributed dis-tributed throughout the city by the visits of these many volunteer workers. Appreciation is hereby expressed ex-pressed to each and everyone who helped with this campaign. In addition to the warning materials which was distributed, distribut-ed, donations were received amounting , to approximately $2,000.00 which has been turned over to the Utah County Division Divi-sion to be used in the research and fight against this dreaded disease. Local Students Among Y. Grads Students from the American Fork area were among the 3628 students who received diplomas diplo-mas at the 101st Commencement Commence-ment April 23, 1976 at Brigham Young University in Provo. The degrees received by each one is noted beside the name: doctor (DR), master (MAS), bachelor (BAC), and associate (AC). The services, which marked the end of the University's centennial cen-tennial year, where held in the 23,000 - seat Marriott Center, the largest assembly building on any campus in the United States. With 25,000 students, Brigham Young University is the largest church - related university in the United States. It is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The students receiving degrees from American Fork were: Rebecca Barratt (AC); Eldon LaMar Conder (BAC); Cecil R. Hansen (DR); Robert Kim Kennard, (BAC); Christine Chris-tine S. Sullivan (BAC); Frederick Freder-ick Ray Brady, (BAC); Lea Dajany (AC); Stephen Harold Holley, (BAC); Martha C. McDowell, (BAC); Janet Lee Thomas (AC); George Easton Brown (DR); Susan L. Aten Drussel (BAC); Karl Lynn Kaufmann, (BAC); and E. Lar-aine Lar-aine Patterson, (BAC). Faith is what makes you feel the comfort of the hearth while you're chopping the wood. District Riding Club lects New Elman Anderson of the Lehi Riding Club has been elected president of the District 10 Riding Rid-ing Club Association for 1976. Francis Cook, president of the Cedar Valley Riding Club, is vice president of the district organization; Vicky Draper, of the Sooners Riding Club, is secretary; sec-retary; and Barbara Owen, a Bridlette, is publicity chair Sunny weather provided the setting for a tree planting, mosaic unveiling and a visit from Governor Calvin L. Rampton at the Forbes Elementary Ele-mentary School on Wednesday, April 28. Gov Rampton was on hand to present the school with a Valley Forge George Washington Washing-ton Honor certificate from Freedom's Foundation. The school received the award for activities conducted by the students to promote Americanism. American-ism. Included, Gov. Rampton said, were the planting of a freedom tree, conducting a penny drive, an antique show, an essay contest, and a play entitled, "What is Christmas in America." In addition to the certificate. Gov. Rampton gave the school commemorative coins from each of the 50 states. During the program which was held outdoors at the school, a 4 x 8 foot mosaic was unveiled in commemoration of the bicentennial. The mosaic had been designed by the boys and girls at the school and then constructed by them said George Hunter of the school faculty. Mr. Hunter and Gov. Ramtpon removed the covering from the picture. The mosaic has 13 stars and the numbers "1776-1976" in a circle in the center. It has snow covered Mount Timpanogos in the background, a fur trapper on the left side represents early industry and U.S. Steel's Geneva Gene-va plant on the right, represents repre-sents modern industry. Dan Peterson, Alpine School District superintendent, commended com-mended Principal Douglas E. Nicholes on Americanism activities acti-vities he has promoted at "whichever school he was serving serv-ing at." He and the various schools he has been at have -won more individual and school Freedom Foundation awards than "anyone in the state," the superintendent said. Governor Rampton also helped plant a blue spruce tree that the students had brought in honor of the visit and was told that the children also had purchased trees to plant at home as part of the governor's tree planting project. I3 - 1 mm.. I i XT DOUGLAS NELLS ATTEND DINNER Douglas Nell Honored by Kennecott Douglas Nell and his wife, Joann, were invited to attend a 30 year dinner April 19, 1976, held at the Travelodge Convention Conven-tion Center in Salt Lake City. Mr. Nell received a gold watch inscribed with his name and the company insignia for his 30 years service with Kennecott Copper Corp. Mr. Nell started as a trackman track-man in September, 1945. Short-ley Short-ley after he joined the Air Force serving in Alaska for three years. Upon his return from the service in 1949, he joined the machinists union working at Kennecott Copper until he was called back in the service during the Korean War in 1951, serving two years in Germany. In 1953 he married the former Joann L. Baugh and they are the parents of seven children. Officers man. District officers direct activities activi-ties of all riding clubs within the district during the year. They sponsor a District Show on August 13 and 14. This is held at the Pleasant Grove arena ar-ena and the American Fork race track. While entrants must pay a fee to compete in the meet, it is free to the watching public. jprwi FREEDOM PROGRAM - Superintendent Dan W. Peterson, Dr. Stanley Leavitt, Governor Calvin L. Rampton, Principal Douglas E. Nicholes, teacher George Hunter, listens to speakers during patriotic program at the Forbes Elementary School. Governor Rampton presented the school with a George Washington honor certificate and commemorative coins from Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge. Mosaic mural made by the students can be seen in the background. tr 4 Ml fry . v i x m m u nor -e a v . "at i. ',n.- t. : v m tiu. .l. a MURAL made by Forbes Elementary School students is unveiled by teacher George Hunter and Governor Calvin L. Rampton. The bicentennial mosaic represents fur trapping as the first industry, Geneva Steel as modern industry and the symbol 1776-1976. Mountain Timpanogos is in the back ground. Utah Technical College at Provo, the Associated General Contractors of Utah and Utah Teamsters Union Local 222 announce an-nounce a joint venture to train truck drivers for construction work. The training is being conducted con-ducted at Utah Tech by professional profes-sional driving insturctors of the college under the supervision of Phil Kresge. When students complete the course, according to Mr. Kresge, they will be considered Senior Citizens Calendar Your $1.00 membership card provides the following benefits: 1. Subscription to the American Fork Citizen ($3.00 for 1976). 2. Bowling Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. at the Jack and Jill Lanes. High bowlers for April were Jerry Hansen, 243; Hap Varney, 236; Bill King, 237; Bert Bennett, 226; Lige Chipman, 220; Alex Karran, 210; Si Bell, 209; Bus Morton, 207; and Vern Chipman, 202. 3. Golfing at the Tri City Course Monday thru Friday ($1.25 for nine holes). Men's special Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 4. Prescriptions at all American Fork Drug Stores (15 percent discount). 5. Picture shows at the Coral Theatre (one half price). 6. Warm meals delivered to the homes of those confined. 7. Dinners at the Legion Hall Monday thru Friday at 12:30 p.m. 8. Bus tours and trips. 9. The following activities take place in the Senior Citizens Building, 56 East Main: Mondays, Art Class at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Fun Band at 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Chess at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, Utah Tops at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Special events to be announced. Friday, June 4, committee meeting. (Please clip this schedule for your reference. ) mm 1 $ Serving Utah For 83 Years X tpeesiey vault co. J 725 South State Provo - 374-0580 X CNDNJSt si?'- by the Associated General Contractors for jobs as construction con-struction drivers. Already enrolled are 12 students who will be in the program 20 hours per week for nine weeks. Mr. Kresge said through the cooperation of Sterling Jones of the Utah County Road Department, Depart-ment, students are getting work-type experience by hauling haul-ing gravel and slag for Utah County. Actual construction equip 1 x ' mow5 Onuses m : f: - - U.T.C ment is being made available for the program by the Teamsters Team-sters Union and Utah Tech. The latter is using its two big diesel-tractor units, while the union is making available a belly dump, Kenworth tractor, and a Mack 10-wheel dump truck. y apa i i i B B B B fl B B B fl fl fl I la Try our world-famous Papa Burger! This coupon entitles bearer to savor two mouth-watering A&W Papa Burgers both for only 99c. At participating A&W Family Restaurants. 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There are many points of interest including the famous Villa Philmonte, the beautiful Spanish summer home that was a favorite spot of Mr. Phillips. Phil-lips. The Ernest Seton Memorial Library and Museum is also on the property. Mr. Seton was the creator of the famous story of Lobo. The boys will also visit the Kit Carson Museum. The boys will learn to load, prime and fire rifles at Clear Creek with models similar to those used by the pioneers. The skills of fly tying will be taught as well as horseback riding and trapping. One peak that the boys will climb is Mt. Phillips, at 11,711 feet, a real challenge. Another landmark they will climb is the High Tooth of Time Mountain at nearly 9,000 feet. This landmark land-mark is the one looked for by the early travelers near the Santa Fe Trail. There are many more things of interest for scouts on the trail. For more information on how to have a real scouting adventure, call after 5 p.m. Andy Block, 756-2240, or Lavell College, 75fr169 during the day at 272 W. 690 N. in Am. Fork or Steven Tracy 756-3639 at 210 W. 4th No. in Am. Fork. AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN 66 West Main American Fork, Utah , 84003 PostageTJaid at American Fork Postoffice Published by the Alpine Publishing Co. Every Thursday E. Russell Innes, Publisher Subscription Price Per Year $6.00 (In Advance) Burgers for 1 I l I I i i i IP COM200 I97 PROVO, UTAH 1290 N. University Ava. AMERICAN FORK, UTAH 390 E. State Rd. GRANGER, UTAH 4090 West 3500 South OGDEN, UTAH 344 Washington Blvd. 1 I I I |