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Show Page 2. HIE LEADER -- GARLAND TIMES, February 24. 1977 An Editorial Opinion Board Plays Big Part In Choice Of Supt. rt HAT SHOULD the Box Elder Board of Education look for in seeking out a man to succeed J. C. Haws as superintendent of the school district? Board members will be held accountable by the board if his hiring choices don't work out. If the latter is the case, the board would seem to have to hold themselves accountable. It would also seem incumbent upon the board to get actively involved in the hiring process going so far as to sit in on interviews. asking that question at two public hearings in the next couple of weeks. The hearings are designed to allow citizens to have their voices heard before the board starts interviewing candidates. know such things as, "Should the new superintendent be recruited from outside the district and even from outside the state?" "Should the board have the right to substantially increase the salary of the superintendent to attract the most qualified candidate if it becomes necessary?" And, "What type of philosophy about education does the public expect in their new superintendent?" THERE SEEM THE PUBLIC hearings are a good idea and we applaud the board for implementing them. A superintendent has the potential for shaping the educational system of the county. But so does a school board, and the two public hearings might be an opportune time for citizens to voice their opinions concerning how a school board and a new superintendent should interact. : i i - . ry : v . .SEN. ORRIN Hatch received a framed gold state emblem to hang in his Washington office as a token of appreciation for appearing at the Bear River Valley Chamber of Commerce. President Reed Harris (at right) made the presentation. to be two choices. THE SECOND CHOICE :The board hires a new superintendent who presents what seems to them to be the best plan for education in Box Elder County and the man who seems best qualified to carry it off. Board members then allow that superintendent sufficient freedom to run basis the school district on a while attempting to implement his philosophy. Board members, on the other hand, act as overseers making broad policy decisions with the superintendent presenting alternatives and lobbying for what he feels is the best solution. day-to-da- y AT A POINT IN time when a majority of board members become convinced that the superintendent's overall philosophy and actions have lost their effectiveness, it becomes their job to get rid of him and bring in fresh blood. ., THE CHOICE is up to the board,. Chamber Of Commerce By Debbie Hirschi Letter-Fro- nt The President Dear Friends: Over two hundred years ago our forefathers fought for and won for us a new nation, conceived in liberty and justice, with freedom of speech, and a choice to worship according to the dictates of our own conscience. This land we acquired was rich in all the natural resources necessary to make this the greatest land on the earth. It was given to us to have and to hold. I am sure with the patriotism and love which was shown in the year, we intend to achieve this goal. Over the past two centuries we have tapped and developed many of resources. However, as the population and these industry have grown, we are faced with the realization that we must control the pollution which has been created and to provide more jobs for our ever growing population. It has placed upon our shoulders a great responsibility; that of providing a better America for our children. n Alt's Precision State driver's license personnel who administer the driver's license testing have moved to a new location. Starting today they will be located at the north end of Tremonton's fire station. The entrance is on the west side. They will be open there every "Thursday except on holidavs. ;' Make Best Use Of Your Water gation purposes. By now we have all been told that our area is experiencing a drouth. The northern mountains of the state have about 15 percent of normal precipitation for this time of year. The accumulation for the week ending February 10, 1977 was 1.31 inches or 7.25 below normal. In 1933-3- 4 the same area received 4.06 inches of moisture. At the present time we are far below the 1933-3moisture level. Early planting of spring grain crops is much better than late planting. Utah crop specialists have indicated that on the average for each day of delay in planting after May first, farmers can expect a loss in yield of one bushel per day per acre. ..In planning your home gardens, you may find it best to plant those vegetables which will give you the most in return for the least space. Tomatoes and carrots will give you much more food than will sweet corn. This is a year we should expect all sorts of products for sale of questionable value. I want to say that there are not water substitutes or "water stretchers." There are no "magic products" to increase water storage in the soil or reduce water needs of crops. The addition of decomposed organic matter to the soil is the only material I know of that is practical to add to the soil to increase the water holding capacity of the soil. Next week I will discuss the use of fertilizers in a drouth year. ? 7. THE LEADER THE GARLAND TIMES Published every Thursday i by the Leader Publishing Co. at 10 North 1st West, i i it Wi Ski o "You have a way with words," the lady said. the easy way to justify the loss without doing anything about it. to She wanted Star-Gazsee if he could prick somebody's conscience in his col- a compliment for but it also scares That's Star-Gaz- er him a bit. Mrs. Stanley Anderson of Tremonton had called me to tell me a very sad story-- at the time. Her son, Martin umn. Anderson had been playing in an LDS basketball game at the high school. When he returned to the locker room, $145 was missing from his '" wallet. "He trusts everybody and somebody went thruT the and took aE' y," ms mother said. The loss was particularly ''h'e'artbreaking' because "the"'' teenager is scheduled to leave on an LDS mission in ' the very near future and , probably needs all the money he can round up for the costly venture., has to admit that his first reaction was one of "Anybody Who'd leave that much money in a gym locker is asking to have it stolen." Mrs. Anderson admitted it wasn't the wisest thing to do but suggested maybe that's Star-Gaz- We, the people of the Bear Kiver Valley, can look back with pride at our accomplishments. As we drive through the area we can view many new homes. Our schools and our churches are something to be proud of. The farmers, as a whole, have improved their farms by cleaning up unsightly fence lines and buildings. There has been a face lifting of business houses and new office spaces built. Both banks have added new facilities. We are very proud of the new Bear River Valley Hospital and County Nursing Home, the Senior Citizen's Center and the new Fire Station and its recreational complex. We would like to pay tribute to the P.T.A. and Civic Clubs of our Valley for the many hours of donated labor and for the money which has been made available for community projects such as ball parks, tennis courts, golf course and planned activities for recreational development and community harmony. Yes, the year of 1976 has been very rewarding to the Valley as a whole. How. r, the prospects, at this time look very gloomy for the farn. '? industry, which in reality is the life line of our Valley. It is r hope that with the new leadership in Washington that this y ture will change soon. It has been a pleasure to v. rk with the Board of Directors and the individuals who have wo ked for the betterment of our community, and may I say thanks for all you have contributed to make the community a better place in which to Tremonton, Utah. Subscription rate: Box Cache and Oneida $5.50 per year, all other areas $6.00 per year. Second Class Postage paid Harold Lindsay Elder, at Tremonton, Utah 84337. FEBRUARY SPECIALS CONTINUE THIS "I just feel like we're not trying hard enough to put a stop to it," Mrs. Anderson said. Any parent whose son or daughter suddenly starts spending $20 bills ought to question where the money came from, she added. Well, Star-Gazagreed to try and do something.. .but I have to admit, I didn't think it would do any good. " As it turns out I didn't have to do anything but pass along the good news. It seems a seminary teacher took it upon himself to tell about the theft and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding it. Well, to make a long story short, some consciences apparently can still be counted on even if it is after the fact and requires a little prodding. Saturday morning Martin got $135 of his money back in an unsta mped envelope placed in his mail box. A note said the other $10 would be returned later. It's a minor incident-o- ne which won't make the pages of the New York Times or even the Deseret News. But it had a happy ending. The incident is also a tribute to a mother who didn't think crime should be written off with comments like "it happens every year" or "there's nothing we can do." WEEtti! STRETCH V0UR DOLLARS BY CASHING IN ON GREAT VALUES!. IB I mmmmmmmmmmm -- JUS BUY FOR CASH AND PAY LESS' Standard Optical offices are complete, full service optical centers. X 1 - L i Pi r- SERVICES illwmm mm i m Stan-Lit- OO e Lifetime Stan-Cra- Stan-Saf- e (Children's Eye Care Plan) Lifetime Contact lens Program Lens Contact Lenses really are a once in a lifetime buy. 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Lindsay L'SU Extension Agent Box Elder County Editor's note: This is the first of a series of weekly articles that will contain ideas and suggestions on how to make the best use of the water we have for day-to-da- er the God-give- ft r twice-a-mont- A CASE IN point might be the hiring policy of the district. Until a few months ago, Supt. J. C. Haws had the right to hire new teachers to fill positions approved by the board. The board merely ratified the hiring after the fact. Board member Winston Benson led a successful effort to require that the superintendent present all proposed hiring to the board before contracts were signed. An Open ' ' ' Xs CHOICE ONE: The board seeks out an administrator who meets their preconceived criteria. One who will administer their policies only and who will look to them solely for guidance. One who will be expected to administer but not lobby for implementation of Jus-ow-n policies. In this choice, it is a case of the board knows best. It thus becomes incumbent upon the board h members to become more than meeting holders. They have to get y into the core of the operation of the district. A SCHOOL BOARD controls the effectiveness of a superintendent depending on how much freedom of action it is willing to allow. One question the public should answer might be this: Do they want a school board which determines policy and then lets the superintendent administer the policy in individual cases? Or, do they want a school board which requires the superintendent to bring each problem for a decision?. THE QUESTION becomes one of whethjob of an administrator includes hiring the people he is to administer or whether it is the board', job. If the first is true, the administrator's judgement can be I E:M' THE PUBLIC shoul.l tell the board whether they want a "yes man" as superintendent. Or, on the other hand, do they want an administrator who will carry out board policy but who will also speak out when he feels compelled to? Should the superintendent be expected to stimulate the board with new education ideas or should it be the other way around? Should the superintendent be a leader in the district or strictly an enforcer of decisions made by the board? WE SUSPECT the board would like to 'II 1 ! Hurry, this is your last chance, OVm ENDS 28, 1977 !!! m. REM0NT0Nbranlcohgan SAVINGS 40 WEST MAIN TREMONTON, UTAH 84337 Phone Tremonton txtsfl I 257-584- 4 & LOAN |