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Show THE LEABEK GARLAND TIMES. Sept. 1, Page 2 In Our Opinion 1171 Tho Toachor-Physlcla- n t it A Swimming Pool Committee Is Editor's Note: The following satire was written several years ago by Dr. Leonard Dalton, new superintendent of the Box Elder County School District. It illustrates his educational philosophy, particularly his emphasis on performance based curriculum. Important Step WE'RE PLEASED TO see Dr. Darwin Woodbury and the Tremonton and Garland City council leading out in an exploratory effort to see just what can be accomplished on a joint basis with the Box Elder County School District in order to get a badly needed swimming pool constructed at Bear River High SchoolAt least two years ago, we suggested in an editorial that a committee be formed to do just that. DR. REESE MASON and Thad Poulter. members of the Tremonton and Garland City councils, respectively, have been appointed to the committee. We understand a private citizen and possibly a school board member from the northern county area will also serve on the committee. One of the committee's first tasks will be to study a number of joint efforts throughout the state in which cities and school boards and counties and school boards have gone together to finance and operate swimming pool facilities for joint use between schools and public. THE SCHOOL BOARD has realized that expensive school facilities, which serve no one at night when the kids go home, or during the summer, can be better utilized. The community school concept is one outgrowth of this realization. The district realizes that the schools belong to the public and they have made every effort to see that they are available for use by the public. WHY NOT OPERATE a swimming pool the same way? We already do, to a limited degree. But, the condition of the existing pool is such that it severely limits its availability to the public, - let alone the school kids. ANOTHER FUNCTION OF the committee will be to investigate possible sources of funding for a pool from sources other than the school board. A quick look at the finances of the two towns represented on the committee thus far doesn't reveal any pot of gold hidden in their coffers. Rut they represent government units through which the committee might seek funding through such agencies as the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation or the Economic Development Agency. IT'S OUR BELIEF that the committee should also eventually approach the county commission as a possible source of funds. The county is involved in recreation in a limited sense with an equestrian park in Brigham City and the fairground facilities in Tremonton. Why not a swimming pool? IF THE COMMISSION were to become involved it would have to be on a county-wid- e basis. Commissioners would insist on it. THE LOCAL COMMITTEE has been born in response to somewhat of a challenge. The school district will soon "be out of bonded indebtedness and iri a position to begin a limited building program without bonding. There is organized pressure in the south county area for a swimming facility of their own as well as an auditorium at the junior high. So, the local committee's primary function will be to show the school board that there is just as much interest in a swimming pool here as there. Hopefully, they can also show the board that there is some money available to help construct and operate the pool on a joint venture. Like most educators, I have a mildly active ulcer which I jokingly refer to as visceral tensions. It usually behaves itself, but one beautiful autumn day, after I had read the local news carrying stories of campus teacher strikes, parental demands, and budget cuts, my pet ulcer was more vigorous than usual. A phone call from home telling of a new teen-typ- e dent in my car fender and a well filled septic tank didn't help. So, I decided to look for a local physician who could quiet my acid indigestion. sit-in- s, The first medico I came to was a Dr. Max Rickety. As I entered Dr. Max's office, I noticed that all patients were receiving the same medicine, so I commented on what a coincidence it was that everyone's symptom called for the same prescription. The nurse informed me that they didn't have time to worry about symptoms; they were giving everyone the same medicine because that happened to be what Dr. Max had prepared for that day and tomorrow he would prepare something else. Well - as you can imagine, I decided this wasn't the doctor for me; and I muttered to myself as I left Dr. Max's office, how glad I was that we care for the mind in the classroom in a much more individualized way than Dr. Max did for the body. The next shingle I saw was that of Dr. Speck! As I entered his clinic, I was greeted with a psychedelic orgy of pills and people. Dr. Speck had his medicine cabinet wide open and was inviting each patient to "come right up and pick out your own medicine! You know what your problems are so you should know what you need!" And they were! You never saw such pill popping and tiptoeing through the tulips as was being done by Dr. Speck's I got type program. Well out of there. I didn't know Terra-myci- n from anthrax and I wasn't about to write my own prescription for gastritis when it might be cancer of the pancreas. - THE LEADER THE GARLAND TIMES . . Published every Thursday by the Leader Publishing Company at 10 North 1st West, Tremonton, Utah. 723-701- 1. WILL UU ..Subscription rate: Box Elder, Cache, and Oneida 15.50 per year, all other areas $6.00 per year. . .Second Class Postage paid at Tremonton, Utah 84337. BABYSITTING IN MY HOME As I moved on down the street feeling more ill than ever in behalf of Dr. Max's and Dr. Speck's patients, I came to the medical facility of Robert M. Objective. I was tired, discouraged and convinced that the whole world had flipped and I was beginning to worry for my own sanity when I walked into Dr. Objective's office. Now Dr. Objective set about immediately to inform me that on the basis of his experience and training, he was going to expect a certain PERFORMANCE out of me, if I was to be considered a healthy patient. I was expected to exhibit a temperature of 98.6 degrees, and a certain range of pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure, blood cell 1 Letters To Editor Group Lauds Now Montal Hoalth Contor Editor: We like to use this opportunity to welcome the improved and greatly expanded services of the Bear River Community Mental Health Center, thanks to a generous $650,000 grant, a goal which volunteers of the Box Elder County Mental Health Association strived to achieve for years. We acknowledge the ' dedicated efforts of Rev. Richard Lawson, Hazel Kaiser, Caroline Tauferner and many others who devoted much time to this achievement. We also pay tribute to Dr. Betty Janiak who, up until the present, headed the Center, working With limited funds and under very difficult circumstances. Conservative estimates indicate that at least one person in every ten (a total of 20,000,000 in the United States) will at some time in his life, suffer from some form of mental or emotional illness (from mild to severe) that could benefit from professional help. At least as many people are hospitalized with mental illness as with all other diseases combined, including cancer and heart disease. Doctors long recognized emotional problems to be an important factor in many physical illnesses, even heart disease. Like other ailments, prevention and living a balanced life is emphasized in maintaining good mental health. For people with unusual symptoms, there is no stigma in our present society to seek help. Early detection is a prime factor for successful treatment. The Box Elder County Mental Health Association, in cooperation with the State and National organizations sponsor many creative programs to assist families. Literature, films, speakers on any subject pertaining to mental health are available free or at a very nominal cost. We invite you and urge you to avail yourself or your 7 or group of these services by calling In more severe cases or in emergencies, we recommend professional help by contacting the local Mental Health Center at their new location, 14 No. 1st East, 9 (the old Brigham City Clinic). Telephone s 723-341- PICK-U- SEAT C0VB8 CUSTOM ON SERVICE MADE WHILE YOU COMPLETE ON OF SADDLES REPAIR i TACK TONY LAMA BOOTS DURAN60 BOOTS Hgiu' i f fAhtd mmmt - MEN'S & LADIES TAOS MftfJKIIK www SCABBARDS & HUNTING EQUIPMENT BEAR RIVER SADDLERY 19 SOUTH 1st WEST TRBS0NT0M 257-36- 24 er I could tell at least one teenager had fun by a comment I heard his mother make. It went something like, "You mean you spent seven dollars and didn't even buy yourself a hamburger." even if they POST-tes- t as they are heard to claim, how do they know for sure that the patient was not performing at that level before the medicine was administered? And -- 1 must ask the disciples of Max and Speck, why do we need a high paid physician to give the same medicine to everyone because that happens to be what was prepared or to open a medicine cabinet as a smorgasbord approach without guidance? A NURSE, ( would you believe teacher aide?) can do that for a lot less money. StarrGazer has long since relegated himself the sidelines when it comes to carnival rides. I get d nauseated just watching my daughter go round and round on the There's nothing more humiliating for a seven year old youngster than to watch helplessly as his father begs the operator to "Stop this thing" as he slowly three-year-ol- merry-go-roun- rl turns green. Well, the fair is behind us for another year and the kids are in school by now. drill Tuesday Junior decided to hold a morning having picked up the idea from a neighor boy who did the same thing. back-to-scho- No matter how much they profess to hate it, there is always a certain excitement about going back to school or going for the first time. " Star-Gazcan still remember being paraded out to the front gate and forced to stand there in my turned up Levi's while Mother immortalized the moment with the Brownie. I suspect a lot of other first graders went thru the same experience yesterday morning. er Star-Gazheard a news report the other day about a scientist back east who determined that fat people are more susceptible to the siriell and taste of food than skinny people. You know, he's right. And as the news commentator commented, "That's probably why they're fat in the first place." er coach stops yelling and coaching that only says that the team isn't worth the effort,, I thank you guys and the only thing I want more than a season like this, is another one with you same guys. Allen Williams 1 i i i - i 1 1 3r 723-349- A i ""V. Y M I M 1. , , (i L-JL-- l sJI Edwards Street JL--wiT Mens Consultants- - Jeppesen Fair Board Exprossos Thanks j WAIT Star-Gaz- As for Dr. Max and Dr. Speck, COLORS SPECIAL The mud may have been just the straw to break the heard Commissioner camel's back though. Don Chase musing that the solution might be for the county to blacktop the concuss. on area next year. NO MEMBERSHIP NEEDED P. S. Now, if you can just do something about the dogs that are running loose! RAINBOW in most homes, I suspect-s- he NOW OPEN! Sincerely, Nick Topik, Chairman Education Committee Box Elder Mental Health Assoc. The Residents of South A didn't like it one bit though inherits the Star-Gaz- er duty of giving six sets of muddy shoes a good Sunday morning shining. And that's not easy when there's an inch of mud caked around them. T 734-744- APPOINTMENT REG'24.95 Mrs. because-- as RIVIERA HEALTH SPA Congratulations and our thanks to The Garland City employees, Mayor and council persons. Sometimes we are quick to complain, - we want you to know we are just as quick with a hearty THANK YOU! The grounds around the city shop look fantastic and we are truly appreciative. & CAR P st 723-858- 4. Editor: -3 The fair this' year was a youngster's delight-n- ot because the rides were any better than they were last year or the year before. But because there was all the gushy, oozy mud to wallow around in. The kids loved it. The parents didn't think it was so hot, though. had a secret urge to take off his Actually, Star-Gazshoes and wade into it with the kids...but he resisted. Dr. Objective compared the with the pre-tetype of behavior he had in mind for me, the comparison of which resulted in a prescription (or what we educators would call a learning activity) for me. I am confident that he would have allowed me to make some decisions (quest study) with regard to my activity if I had PERFORMED in an acceptable manner. He scheduled me for a POST-TEStwo weeks later in order that he might use the same testing procedure to measure improvement. Maybe the thing that impressed me most was that he took time to pre-temy condition and he obviously was aware of all of the prescriptions on the shelf so he could pick one congratulated for supporting such a fine program. Without the community help and support we would not have such a program. I would like to express a special thank you to the parents of my ballplayers. Little do people realize how much I expect of the boys. These boys need rides, money and time which only fine parents can give. Parents sacrifice vacations and plans to support their boys. They appreciate it and so do I. My real interest and purpose of this message is to convey my feelings to my ballplayers. Both my Pony and Colt Leaguers mean very much to me. The Pony Leaguers are young and have another couple of years in Junior baseball. I appreciated working with them and I'm looking forward to the chance again. I have a very special set of feelings for a very special set of boys. My Colt League ballplayers this year have meant the world to me. Each and every one of you guys are very special. This is the best group of ballplayers I've ever coached. I've coached these boys ever since Pony League. Each and every year they have improved. The season this year was more than a coach could ever dream for. State championship of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Oregon. Our small community was competing against the biggest cities in these states. Nothing but hard work and determination on the boys' part gave them the successful season.! Would like to tell them how much I appreciate the chance to work with them. I want tol apologize and make sure they know that anything I yelled at them was only because I know they could do better. When a Quick To Complain, Quick With 'Thank You1 SEPTEMBER ometers, etc. st ' Septic Tank Service Call Burbank Service in Brigham City. Phone 2 count, etc. In order to assess my present behavior. Dr. Objective has a pre-te-st for me. This pretest consisted of apparatus such as thermometers, sphygmoman- results of the r si as members of the Box Elder County Fair board wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all those who worked so hard to make the Box Elder County Fair a success. ' It takes months of concentrated effort by many people to prepare this yearly occasion. We deeply appreciate the help of so many dedicated people in this effort. Also, we express gratitude to all the citizens of our County who enter such outstanding animals and exhibits each year. 2 flJ!0J Ladles' Manager"I - Thank you all. I ' Visit Pony League and Colt League Baseball Players: At the close of a season a baseball coach might feel as though he should thank his players. I, too, would like to do this, but also I would express my appreciation to all those people who helped contribute financially or morally to a very successful Pony League and Colt League season. The people of Tremonton, Garland, and the outlying areas are to be Mon Wed Fri Tues Thur Sat WOMEN Coach Lauds Supportors Tues Thur Sat Mon WeH Fri I L 1 Pit Consultant-Ric- Sharyle Butler Memberships Optional WeeklyMonthfyYearly 113 W. 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