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Show Thursday, November 16, 1978 THE BEAVER PRESS Do Yon Know? Education We ek At Belknap Around Town with Marge a few stray ships ever touched on the California coast, which was on the high road to THE FIRST FORTY-NINEr (taken from First by Scherer, Historian of California). Ship "Brooklyn.") Sam only Forty-None- Brannan, adventurer, sailed through the Golden Gate with his cargo of Mormons on the last day of July 1846. As his ship rounded into the Bay he took in at an eyestroke the insignificant bamlet of Yerba Buena-S- an Francisco to be clinging like a desolate swallow's nest to the slopes of the barren sandhills. Its center was a wind-sweplaza, slanting sharply down toward the bay. Sam's gaze focused on the flagstaff of the Mexican Custom House or "Old Adobe" on one of the upper corner of the Plaza. He could hardly believe his eyes. Instead of the flag of Mexico, the Stars and Stripes snapped in his face. He gazed a long minute and then roared, "Tbat-flag- !" Although still in his twenties when he swapped New York for Yerba Buena, Sam was already a seasoned adventurer, and he looked the part well. Deep chested, nowhere. From First by Sherer, Historian of California. Selected from D.U.P. Files Forty-Nine- first-thro- free." Friday the Beaver football team was defeated by South Summit at Snow College. We would like to congratulate them on a ugh So while Brigham Young led a pilgrimage through the wilderness, Sam sought the promised land by water. In the hold of the "Brooklyn" he stowed his printing press, two complete flour mills, plows, harrows, and many He such useful commodities. rounded the Horn without serious Students from Mr. Lund's Fourth Grade Class report activities: change. BY TONI MARSHALL bland features with fashionable "side-burn- s and imperial beard," and lit up with flashing black eyes. His dress was dandified, his speech bombastic, his manners coarse, his courage and generosity boundless. Born in Maine in 1819, he had seen America buying his time at the age of seventeen from the Ohio printer to whom he had been bound out, and becoming a literal journeyman. An ambitious "literary weekly" having died on his hands in New Orleans, his second failure occurred at Indianapolis. Then he went to New York and became a presiding Elder of the Latter Day Saints, for whom he published their Messenger. At the time of the general exodus of the Mormons from Nauvoo, Elder Brannan, agreeable to instructions from his Church, chartered a little ship "Brooklyn", 370 tons burden-a- nd filled her with Saints, including a hundred young ones, suitable to grow up in a new country. By Mr. Lund We are studying addition, subtraction and multiplication facts and trying to get 90 problems in three minutes or less. Mr. Lund is also teaching us about dollars and cents by putting a play grocery store with an adding machine and real food at the back of the room. We are learning how to couni HIGH SCHOOL NEWS his extremely were decorated shaggy-heade- session. Math BEAVER broad-shouldere- while at the House of Delegates r, "They came by land, They came by sea, To these mountain vales so This is American Education Week, U.E.A. reports. "Public schools are asked to improve public relations with the community by keeping parents aware of what their students are doing," says Steve Hale of U.E.A. in a conversation with him 21-1- 3 great season. Last Thursday night the GAA volleyball team played a playoff game against Milford to see which team goes to Region. Beaver defeated them and will travel to Piute to compete in the Region 8 volleyball tournament held on November 21st and 22nd. Good luck volleyball team! ! Monday, from 1:00 to 3:15 p.m. the Seniors of B.H.S. attended a post orientation in the Ward Church. This gave them an opportunity to see what each college has to offer them. Thursday (today) the Utah Symphony Orchestra will be at the new gym at 9:30 a.m. On the 22nd, the Harvest Ball assembly and dance will be held. The dance begins at 8:30 p.m. and a group from St. George will 3rd-4t- h be playing. The dress for the dance will be hool dress. -- Poetry In our Language Arts work we are learning about poetry. We have written some poems on our favorite colors. This week or next we will have some of our poetry to show in the paper. Watch for Poetry in Color from Mr. Lund's Class. by Jennifer Dover Mountain Men We are learning about Mountain Men. Jim Bridger was one of those men. Born, Richmond, Virginia, 1804. When Jim was 18, he joined a company of men and went as a fur trapper. Etienne Provot Provo Ciiy and Provo were named in honor of thie brave man. He died in St. Louis. The Spanish Trail 1800 - 1850. In 1792, the first round trip was made over the route. by Don Garner The mountain men had quite a language of their own. This was made up of figurative expressions. Some of those were: - To stay alert was to "keep your nose open." to hide furs was to "make a -- - cache." - COLOR IS.... Blue high. Blue little Blue is the bluebird that sings up is for Beaver but you add a white. is a mountain high. Blue is mind." that stands up that poster that "jogs your by Natalie SEARS will be open mishap.... a Two children were born-o- ne boy, named Atlantic after the ocean of his birth and the other a girl, who for a like reason was christened "Pacific." It took six months to make the Golden Gate, including a call at Hawaii. "The Islands" were far better known to "The Slates" in those days than California was, being on the high road from New York and Boston to China, while Mon. thru Sat. a.m. 5:30 p.m. 9 -- a lot of money was called "a heap o' beaver." - if Indians or dangerous animals a man would By John Gutin "lie There are many other expressions that really paint a good picture of the culture and life of the mountain man. MOUNTAIN MEN Some of the famous trappers were Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger, Etienne Provot, John C. Fremont, Peter Skene Ogden, and John Wesley Powell. Jedediah Smith explored Utah more thoroughly than any of the other mountain men. His writings about his journeys were of a great help to the Mormon pioneers and others who came into western part of the country. Between 1826 and 1830 Smith made the journeys for which he became famous as an explorer. He is thought to be the first white man to make his way from the Great Salt Lake to California, the first white man to travel from California to Utah, and the first white man to blaze a trail from California to the Pacific Northwest. Jim Bridger was also a notable mountain man. He established Fort Bridger on the Mormon and Oregon trails. Bridger told many tall tales about Yellowstone Park areas. When Jim Bridger first told about present Yellowstone Park, most people did not believe him. After a while Jim started telling stories that people knew where not true. They were called "tall tales." Once Jim told of seeing "petrified birds" sitting in "petrified trees" singing "petrified songs." Petrified means turned to stone. Jim Bridger also told about the echo cliffs in Yellowstone. Just before going to bed, Jim said he would step out of camp, put his hands up to his mouth, and yell, "Time to get up! Time to get up!" Then all the trappers would go to bed. Just 8 hours later the echo would come back, "Time to get up! Time to get up!" The trappers would all get up and go about their work. By Shawn Erwing BUS Menu 1st Grade News Mrs. Albrecht's First Grade had an animal unit in science. Mr. Bow ler brought a Blue Heron bird and showed the boys and girls. They have had some interesting films on animals and have written animal stories and put them in a book. In their art class they made pictures of lions and cut them out. The children are learning; poems and songs about Thanksgiving and are writing stories telling what they are thankful for. They are learning about the pilgrims and Indians. Mrs. Al- brecht brought some Indian paper bread for them to see and taste. Mr. White wanted to say that his class is learning to this week in the combination 2nd and 3rd grade class. s Every day except Sunday. were around wolf's meat." MONDAY, Nov. 20 Pigs in a Blanket Orange Slices or Apples French Fries Peanut Butter Cookie 2 Pt. Milk TUESDAY, Nov. 21 Toasted Cheese Sandwich Green Salad wchoice of dressing Chilled Sliced Peaches Rice Pudding Vt Pt. Milk WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22 Beef-A-Ro- Green Beans Great Christmas Gift Ideas Delicious BROOKLAWN CHEESE Mild, Medium, or Sharp PECAN LOGS FRUIT CAKE SPICY ORANGE CARROT CAKE Gift Idea 1 $7.00 Choose a 2 lb. Mild Cheese, or any cake, or pecan log. Gift Idea 2 lb. Gift Idea 2 lb. 2 -$- 8.00 Medium Cheese 3 $9.00 Sharp Cheese Gift Idea 4 $13.00 Choose a combination of any two (2) cakes, pecan logs, or 2 lb. cheeses. $16.00 Gift Idea K5 Choose a combination of any three (3) cakes, pecan logs, or 2 lb. cheeses. Gift Idea 6 5 lb. Mild Gift Idea $16.00 Cheddar Cheese $17.00 5 lb. Fancy Aged Cheddar Cheese Gift Idea 6 lb. Gift Idea 7 8 $22.00 Wheel Baby Swiss Cheese 9 $20.00 6 lb. Wheel Blue Cheese Price includes posiaqe anywhere in contiguous United States. CLIP & MAILORDER FORM Mild CHEESE O Medium Remit check or money order to: Please send Sharp . Mr.a i BFAVFR RIFTS U Pecan Log Box 368 with items checked Fruit Cake 84713 UT Beaver, Carrot Cake Your Name: Address: SHIP TO: Address: be Short message included with package: to it-- use Vi Pt. Milk HAPPY THANKSGIVING Blue is a pond that water spiders walk on. Blue is a stream that fish spend summer days in. by Matt Murie By Mrs. Griffith's 2nd grade class. At Thanksgiving time we think of the Indians and the pilgrims so we study about Indians. We have learned about the homes, food, clothing and customs of the various groups of Indians in North America. We have made Indian dolls from apple heads. We also made pictures for the Indian mural. Several good films about Indian life have been seen and we have talked about them. Our class has decided the white men weren't very fair to the Indians in the early "days of America. We talk about the Indian people today and we are proud of them and are learning to appreciate their culture. We are happy to have Indian people in our community. Veteran's Day at Belknap Veterans Day was observed at Belknap School Monday with a special program. Mr. Joseph gave the welcome and explained the change from Memorial Day to Veteran's Day. The advancement of the colors and the Pledge of Alligenee was led by Mr. Albrecht's class. Opening prayer was by Rathell Lee. Our national anthem was led by Ruth Crook accompanied by Donna Cartwright. A patriotic program was presented by the American Legion Auxiliary and its junior girls. Special guests for the occasion were veterans of World War I. Those Veterans present were M. J. Warr, Gilbert Smith, Ken Barton, John Gunn, Frank Bee-soand Ed Nowers. These veterans were seated where the children could see them and know what they represented. The veterans wore their American Legion hats. They were presented white boutotinicres. The closing song was "God Bless America." Aft V V. f. ( it." iw 4 'I - - Color Is.... School twice each school year once in the fall and again in the spring. On Wednesday and Friday of last week school children were let out of class two hours early. Parents came in by appointment and had fifteen minutes to spend with each child's teacher. The conferences covered academic nrmvth and class stand-socior Physical problems, work habits, punctuality, and other areas where parent and teachers can work together to help the child. Samples of work done by the students are reviewed and sent home with the f 4 1 Vi ;i Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Red is a color that most girls like Red is a color that makes me imagine Red is blood that helps us live Red is the fire that cooks our food on Red is the color of the fuzz-batop of my winter hat is like is like is like is like is like Pink is a face of a cold little child. Pink is a color of a rainbow. Pink is the leaves in autumn. marker on a (Pink is the magic the classroom. the season. the sky and stars. a ship. a poster. chair. ll by Education Week Yellow is a color in the rainbow Yellow is a light shining Yellow is the sun shining on the Several decades ago, American schools were being vigorously criticized for any number of real or imagined failings, and somebody decided to do something about it. That's when "American Education Week" was born. The idea, I'm told, was to focus the general public's eyes on what was happening in the schools. That way, the citizens would get a good look at the education their tax dollars were buying. In case you haven't heard, this is American Education VVeek. (Nov. Here are a few things we Utahns might consider about our schools: -- Most kids in Utah have a good altitude about learning. -- It appears (although this isn't supported by any research) that there's been a substantial reduction in school vandalism and violence during recent months. -- Teachers are still spending money, time and effort to continue their professional training. -- Utah's Legislature has demonstrated an understanding of the school needs, as seen in the passage of laws that provide for education of handicapped children, gifted children, kids with special problems; and for smaller earth Yellow is the daisies that grow Yellow is the moon Yellow is the candle light Yellow is the color of the leaves that fall by Doug Bellon Pink is when you are embarrassed Pink is a rose bud in bloom Pink is a dress with pretty white flowers Pink is a hair ribbon tied in a bow Pink is a nose when you have a cold Pink is pants or stripes on your .) shirt By Karen Bell Green is like the meadows in the mountains Green is like the pine trees that grow Green is like the blackboard Green is the color of the forest By Shawn Limb Green is a meadow pretty and cool Green is a tree Green is a car all slicked up and clean Green is a worksheet all done Green is a coat or gloves By Tim Tebbs Blue yoo-ho- is something that Cow -- such as the Utah Symphony Orchestra, the Hansen Planetarium and Ballet West-mo- re and more. -- Most Utah parents and other taxpayers still seem to place a high value on education for the state's young people. Adults demonstrate this by sacrificing to make education available to their children. appears to be a heightened spirit of cooperation between parents, schools, educators, school boards, school administrations, legislators and all others who make education possible for young people. Many Utah students continue to do our state proud with individual awards they win in their scholastic efforts. -- There boy's helmet. Blue is for the lines on my paper Blue is for the water in the lakes, rivers and the sea. Blue is for ail the blue pencils in the world. by Shawn Erwig Blue is two blueberry pies. Blue is the color of my levis. Blue is the mountain high. bv Allison Pender Happy Week! Mirro Ccokware Tea Kettle Fry Pan Bun Warmer f i Handbags Off 10 Flower Pots I ! 1 Rack Baby Items Off 10 'anew.. Store Itah KIb j I Besrvcr Beaver, j I j GET YOUR COPY OF The History of Hatch, Utah 1 at the BEAVER PRESS OFFICE iCompilcd by Effel H. Riggs Hatch, Utah j $15 Education American Off 10 Kindergarten News v - is , r. Cj , (r t , 4 A j s 4 MR. BRADSHAW welcomed Mr. to parent "TrVT m-- "j , t 'v' sk The Kindergarten has just completed a unit on Indians as a preface to a study of the pilgrims in connection with the Thanksgiving holiday. We have made murals, cradle boards and totem poles. We also ground Indian corn on two Indian grinding stones but decided the flour we came up with didn't look appetizing enough for corn bread. We made a batch of dough instead and had Navajo fry bread which we ate with butter and honey. by Donna Cartwright and Mrs. Walbeck teacher conference. V MRS. FARRER and parent Becky Walker look as though the conference was very successful. Jewelry To have a copy mailed to you, rite: Mrs. Effel H. Riggs Hatch, Utah 84735 - j HOLIDAY resources the day blue light the summer night a bluebird in a tree a flower pot you! by Eddie Corral Traditionally parent response is excellent. This year 96 of the parents kept their appointments on the designated days. Almost all parents who could not make the original appointment have rescheduled for after school this week. There were only three children whose parent could not come in.These children's mothers work out of town and could not possibly make the conference appointment. Belknap staff members would like to thank the parents of our school for their fine support and the great interest they show in their children. -- ON are using community -- Schools Blue is an ocean far and wide by Wade Oakden like like like like like OuLju classes. says o is is is is is r American Phaedra J. Gentry parent. t bv Pamela K. Evans by David Lyons Blue is for the star on the Dallas Parent Teachers conferences are held at Belknap Elementary ' yr'A , YOUNG POETS are from Gary Lund's fourth grade class. Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Belknap Conferences Held f i it-- use Pineapple & Apricots Bread & Butter 2nd Grade News eaver Gifts THE WOMEN WHO TAUGHT ME TO LIVE By Earnest Elmo Calking Recently, Mr. Bernard Baruch suggested that it would be a good thing if more of us would speak up in the greatful praise of those teachers who helped and inspired us to make the most of life. I know one such and I owe her a great debt. For at a critical time in my life she gave me a lesson in the art of successful living that solved my greatest problem. Ida McCall taught Latin in a small Western town; she also taught character, as you will see. I was deaf when I reached high school and becoming deafer. I was discouraged, rebellious, ruefully contemplating what I was missing in the class and on the playground. Miss Ida took me out of the class and taught me in her own time. I had been reading voraciously since I was four years old, but she taught me how to read -- how to get the most out of books. Ever since, books have been my greatest recreation throughout a long life. Finally out of that rare sympathy and understanding that was hers, she gave me a point of view that has made even deafness add spice to living. For one afternoon at the end of our lesson she spoke the word? that have been my talisman for 73 years: "Earnest," she said, "I want you to succeed not in spite of your deafness but on account of it." it. In short, don't fight Few philosophers have said anything wiser. "When one loses a sense," she continued, "the remaining senses mean more; they acquire new dimensions, greater possibilities. The same thing is true of practical'y all handicaps. If you ignore what you cannot have, then you are more likely to make the most of what is left." With those words as my precept, life shaped itself around my handicap as you have seen a tree adapt itself to a rock embeded in its roots. Almost unconsciously I found rewarding interests and occupations. When deafness forced me out of my job I made a new career of writing. Now at the end of 88 years, I can honesily say that I am never bored, never at a loss for something to do. Solitude has no terrors for me, for Miss Ida taught me to make those saved hours rewarding. Deafness has given me more than it has taken away. The happiest fact about Miss Ida's advice is that it is not for me alone, not merely for the deaf, but for everyone who faces a handicap or setback of any sort. For all of us, there is a challenging ring to her words "Don't fight j KM j TEACHER VAL SMITH seems to have gotten his smile motto over to a visiting parent. .. .... ... - |