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Show fSe 2. THE LEADER-GARLAX- TIMES. Align D 25, m7 Our Opinion In School band off the evening paper. Instead, these educators want students to adopt at least one "lifetime" sport. and Besides hiking, they're Home Merit Board Should Decide by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION by the Box Elder County Sheriff serves as an example, it seems to us, of the purpose of a merit board which has been created to serve as an appeal agency for deputies and sheriff's office employees. THE SITUATION was created when Sheriff Art Redding saw fit to demote an employee from a supervisory position with a resultant drop in pay. He informed county commissioners of his action and expected the necessary pay change would be taken care of by the clerk's office. COMMISSIONERS FELT THAT an action was necessary on their part to either support or overrule the sheriff's personnel action. They withheld action for about a week while they attempted to get together with the sheriff for an explanation of why the action was taken. After hearing the explanation the commissioners have yet to act. Commissioners have indicated they do not feel the action taken by the sheriff was justified. COMMISSIONERS FEEL they have the right to overrule such an action, but we feel they should be extremely cautious in doing so. In being elected to a public office, the sheriff must legitimately feel that he was given a mandate by the voters to conduct the affairs of his office within the law. It seems reasonable to us that the conduct of those affairs should include the ability to promote and demote personnel based on their performance. IT ALSO, OF COURSE, is reasonable that some protection should exist for the employee to insure that actions taken by the elected official are just and reasonable. Our contention is that the merit board is established for just that purpose. The board exists to hear complaints from employees and should be used for that purpose. An elected official shouldn't have to get the permission of the county commission in order to take a personnel action unless that action results in an increased expenditure of the budget. County Commissioners clearly have a responsibility to control the budgeting and expenditure of funds, though. A minute entry is required to make a pay change and so commissioners do have a legitimate means of blocking the sheriff's action. BUT IF THE employee is unwilling to appeal the action himself, through the merit board, we feel commissioners should be leery about stepping in on their' own. s THE PROBLEMS with an elected official having to seek out commission approval before disciplining or demoting personnel within his department should be obvious. Regulation Isn't Solution THE CIVIL RIGHTS Commission of the United States has asked the Federal Communications Commission to force an end to the portrayal of the stereotype female on television. After a study of television programming, the commission concluded that women are still presented in the stereotyped role as housewives who almost never are involved in such things as decision making. WE FIND IT a bit disconcerting that a commission concerned with civil rights is asking a federal regulatory agency to step in and control television programming to the extent of saying how women can be portrayed. TELEVISION AND radio have always been more highly regulated than newspapers because of the obvious need to control use of the public airways to insure adequate service. But, we totally reject the idea that a federal regulatory agency should be able to control programming. If an agency can do this, it can, for instance, require that IS percent of all women shown on television be black, that 12 percent be blond, 18 percent of Italian descent and 36 percent be depicted as divorced. There are endless varieties of statistical quotas which the regulatory agency could enforce. IF IT IS TRUE that women are stereotyped on television then women should do something about it through boycotts of the sponsors of such shows, letters to producers and public protests - all of which can be mounted either individually or by organized groups without the assistance of a federal regulatory agency. Once government control is exercised, it is almost never withdrawn. SWEET CORN FOR SALE 279-844- THE LEADER THE GARLAND TIMES 7 ..Published every Thursday by the Leader Publishing Company at 10 North 1st West, Tremonton, Utah. ..Subscription rate: Box Elder, Cache, and Oneida $5.50 per year, all other NOTICE 1 will not be responsible for John or -- Rebecca Shepherd's areas bills. $6.00 per year. .Second Class Postage paid at Tremonton, Utah 84337. . Edith Shepherd inntTTi,t"-L---LLJLiMaa- t CZAR RIVER CLEANERS KC LOCATED IN TUCKER'S LAUNDROMAT HOURS M M An organization of muscug educatlar, deep-breathin- ors is doing its best to get - Americans hiking just for the health of it. This is the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and many of its members are high school coaches. But, the Alliance isn't just aiming its insistent urging to "get moving" at students. These educators are also fixing their steely eyes on us adults whose idea of exercise is unfolding a recliner. Information from the ance says most Americans -- physical education teachers, school nurses and dance teachers. One of their concerns is the high school football hero who flashes across the gridiron in a blaze of brilliance, graduates, and promptly ignores anything more strenuous than pulling that rubber talking about such sports as tennis, golf, swimming, bicycling, skiing and jogging. They're emphasizing physical education for youngsters, beeinnine with elementary schools. The stress is on developing excellent movement skill for all children. These programs in some schools are designed for handicapped children as well as others. As the youngsters move up in school, they enter team sports, competition and an introduction to those lifetime sports. The Alliance states that a 'young child who moves better, actually learns better. - have particularly adults not accepted the responsibil ity for keeping our bodies tuned up as well as they keep their cars tuned up. Of course, anyone who experiences a sudden burst of desire for physical fitness, should not jump into the old warm-up- s and try to run off 30 pounds in one evening. If you're past 30, maybe you'll want your doctor to before give you a check-u- p you try to break any records. Try these lifetime sports with your kids they'll love you for it. Star-Gazthose "I wish occasionally "gets one-o- f you'd pass it on" comments as he's gathering the news. I was talking with Bear River High principal. Dr. Darwin Wooldbury, about school opening next Wednesday when I heard just such a comment. Having made the mistake of asking the principal why school was starting on a Wednesday, of all days, I could see him become a bit sensitive. er Basically, it seems, that's just the way the calendar worked out. Since the state says kids will go to school 180 days, the only way to change the calendar is to either cut out the deer hunt vacation which would cause a minor riot, shorten Christmas vacation, let school out later, Heaven forbid, or cut out LEA convention, an impossibility. - - Something on your mind?. Letters To Editor The principal said he has a pet peeve about the whole thing and that's an impression he has that a lot of people think kids go to school less today than they did in J yesteryear. Bunk, he said. He correctly points out that it wasn't that the state required kids to go to school only 157 days a year. too many years ago Being principal principal trying to all. Sheriff Explains Table Purchase can remember starting school the day after Labor Day and it does seem a bit uneconomical to just get the kids started then turn around and give them then UEA,....then deer hunt. a holiday In Plymouth, where I attended school, the night before school opened was always marked by the Labor Day rodeo. I can still remember gazing resentfully at the darkened school across the yard from the rodeo grounds. That's probably because I had my arm stiffly draped around a girlfriend at the time. Star-Gaz- Editor: The invitation to answer your editorial of August 11 has been accepted. I welcome the opportunity to thank you for the support of The Leader & Garland Times and the recognition of the efforts put forth on behalf of my deputies patrolling out in the field. The "many outstanding things done by this department" to enforce the law is partly due to the geographical placements of deputies and professionalism. You're right! When I was sworn in as sheriff, the county commission handed me the keys to the brand new building and told me to go to work. I did - many hours and at a great sacrifice. I had to move fast, push hard in the areas of obtaining equipment, i.e., cars, radios for the cars, dispatching equipment, dispatchers, jailers and develop training courses and skills for the divisions that were organized. The day I took office there was no budget set up for furniture. The department purchased state surplus furniture School which the students at Intermountain Inter-tribrepaired and refinished. Also, a damaged desk was purchased for us by my Chief Deputy. The department utilized old and excess furniture from the courthouse. With the aid and donations of many community groups, clubs and individuals, we hen began to function without mass confusion. The item of the conference table and chairs was requisitioned. A discussion was held with all three commissioners present The requisition and amount was approved and a' purchase order issued. The conference table and chairs were stock items purchased in the same manner as all furniture and equipment is acquired by the county. The table and chairs are exceptionally well built and will withstand many, many years of use in the same manner as my old oak rolltop desk has served many of its predecessors. It would be interesting to know just how many questions were raised when the oak rolltop desk was purchased or who questioned the custom built table in the commission chambers, including the alterations? The choice of table referred to in the editorial was done with much effort and consideration. The table that was finally purchased has the durable features which made it versatile and adaptable for large or smaller meeting groups. We also took into consideration the austere atmosphere of most conference rooms but we preferred to replace it with the desired setting of warmth and invitation to be relaxed while airing problems or exchanging ideas. Many times parents of juveniles taken into custody by our department seek to find out the problems their offsprings are facing. It is not unusual to find the room occupied by a deputy, a detective, my chief deputy or myself using this room for such meetings with parents. Since juvenile problems lead all others in Box Elder County it is only natural for parents to consult with the deputy or myself in privacy when a problem arises. Parent exposure is as damaging to the parents as it is to the juvenile and the conference room with its addressed table and chairs is serving a much desired purpose. 3y o w the farming community that we are, the recalled that at the outset of his job as seven years ago, he spent the first month get a dozen or so farmer's sons into school at mm Letters to the editor welcomed. From anyone. er At any rate, the Wednesday thing - kind of like Star-Gaze- The Utah Highway Patrol and the Box Elder County and State Fire Marshalls have access to the room. Prosecuting attorneys as well as defense attorneys use the room to consult with the accused and exchange briefs. So, in a sense, any verbal attack aimed at the table and chairs is aimed also at the room where privacy is still afforded the lawman, the parent, the accused and the prosecutor, plus many others. In closing, I ask that anyone today shopping for a dining table with six chairs can make a good purchase or a quality one that will last for the life of the home. - Who knows, too sudden a leap back into the grind of school work could be disasterous for some students. Heck, I know some who are still trying to adjust to the temperature of the water, so to speak, by mid-yea- r. was talking with high Speaking of school, Star-Gazschool counselor, Preston Checketts, this week about a new course. It's called office simulation. ... In the course, the students get to set up a mock finance to office and play all the roles from secretary-sten- o president of the company. It's supposed to be one of those real life simulations. Respectfully yours, Arthur F. Redding, Sheriff Thanks For Trophy But being a man of the business world, I had to inform the counselor that the class wasn't real life at all. Heck, there isn't even a coffeepot, drink machine or water cooler in the office. But, there is a clock to watch. Editor: The Bridgerland Appaloosa Horse Club would like to thank you for sponsoring a trophy for our show. Sincerely, DeVere Adams Serving The Bear Chairwomen Say Thanks f J s I Utah 71 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' ThePEOPLE That TIME FORGOT In appreciation, Starring PATRICK WAYNE DOUG McCLURE And Guest Star Color Prints by Mrs. Rupert Blackham Mrs. Warren Haycock Mrs. Myrl Perry General Chairwomen Movielab An American International Picture AUG. 8:00 P.M. 24-2- 9 Thursday, September 9, 1937 - Wear washable clothes all Fall and Winter! That is the word from the style dictators, but it does not mean that the new fashions resemble the typical wash garments of summertime. Only the expert eye of the most clever shopper can detect that any of these new garments are washable. Cotton, for example, appears in forms from corduroy and twill to luxurious nubby fabrics, with French crepes, alpacas and even tweed affects and surprising reproductions of wools. FRI. TO SCHOOL FRIDAY All AT PRINCE SHOWTIME OF CHANGE BE WILL & Tuet 9:30 P.M. SHOW 12 MIDNITE Tickets Only $1.00 SHOW TIME & SPECIAL NITE "DRACUU, 8:00 Sat. & Sun. Closed DARKNESS" EACH! ON 7:30 AUG. 31 P.M. ROAD RANGER Thursday, September 12, 1956 - Negotiations were completed during the past week by A. N. Rytting and Vernald W. Johns for the sale of the Garland Times to The Leader Publishing Company of Tremonton. The Times has been published at The Leader plant the past year under a lease agreement with Mr. Johns, while he has been a member of the Bear River Seminary faculty. The Times will be published as usual until October 1 before any changes are made, according to the new owners. The merger of the two valley papers has been under consideration by the publishers for some years, and will give the people of northern and western Box Elder County a greatly improved newspaper service. Thursday, September 4, 1947 - Two new courses at Bear River High School will afford additional opportunities for students to meet the present problems of life with much better preparation and more chances for success. They are Driver Education and Behind the Wheel Training, and Physiology and Hygiene. Coach Dick Howard and William J. Cullimore will teach the "behind the wheel training," as Margaret Woodside and Vernon Hansen present the sophomores and Juniors to the driver education course. j Garland, 257-567- 7 We are expressing our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many people who worked so diligently for several months to prepare and complete the successful celebration of the 100th year celebration of the organization of the Deweyville ward. To all the committee members and to any one who assisted in any way to make this such a successful event, please accept our gratitude. It takes many willing people to carry out such an assignment and we are thankful for the combined efforts. Thursday, September 7, 1967 - Elder Harold B. Lee of the Council of Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da- y Saints, will be the speaker at the South Bear River stake conference, which will be held in Tremonton Saturday and Sunday, stake president, George C. Ficklin, announced this week. River Valley MAIN THEATRE: BACK g Back good r When gets into a hot bath, for instance, he gingerly sticks his big toe in to test the water. Nobody just jumps right in. That's what kids will be doing Wednesday through Friday testing the water. Then Star-Gazusually jerks his toe out to let it cool off before easing his whole body in. 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