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Show Page 2, THE TIMES. November M. LEADER-GARLAN- 'f Our Opinion In Public Allows Pom To Exist It's kind of a poor man's weight loss machine. If you're not rich enough to oof School Talk By Dr. J. C. Haws, Principal Box Elder Junior High School Fortunate is the educator and the students as well, personal performance, natural abilities and individual professional training. Generally speaking, the junior high school level is not the first choice of many educators, for in some way, it does lack the glamour and excitement of the senior high individual school. Too often a secondary school-traine- d desires to work with students with more mature attitudes, and better self discipline and direction. However, each grade level, kindergarten through twelfth grade, has its own peculiarities and requires teachers as well as administrators with specific qualifications, attitudes, and training. his-h- er The particularly, are a group of students with their own built-i- n set of problems that appear to teen-ager- s, many to require special patience, love and under- - standing. It may be of interest to note what Socrates wrote about adolescents years ago: ;' 2,350 v "The children now love luxury; they show disrespect' for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when their elders enter the room. They con- tradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize ov- er their teachers." Early adolescene, is Many may feel that students in the junior high are emotional going through a particular stormy, mixed-up- , period, but often misbehavior may be confused simply g or an attempt to seek with exploration and individual identity. Regardless of how stressful an early adolescent's experiences may be, the nature of these r total experiences have a vital significance on a further reason for the care and development goal-seekin- RECENT offer promises to make some of us richer, prettier, and live longer, while costing us nothing. It's a great offer made by the American Cancer Society to those who still smoke. THE CANCER Society has asked smokers to pledge not to smoke just one day, Thursday, November 17, -that's THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT. THE ALL OUT effort to concentrate on just one day is based on the theory that it is easier to deal with willpower one day at a time. save 1 150 to $200 a year, pay fewer health care expenses, have fewer accidents, lower insurance rates, and live longer. AS FAR as looking pretty, enjoy cleaner breath, teeth and hands. One recent bumper sticker noted that kissing a smoker is like kissing an ash tray. THEY ALL add up to good reasons for smokers to take the pledge to participate in the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT next Thursday. A his-he- - Schoolers, and Homo (M s&jl rs Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Exvcutiv Secretary Utoh Education Asiociation A Gallup poll of American adults showed that four out of five approved of schools teaching morals and moral behavior. Decades ago, teachers lectured their students on rectitude because JOB n the public expected it. Then some people began raising questions about whether this Cf was appropriate for the Has Opening for: (Daytime, schools. The facts seem to indicate that somebody, somewhere needs to teach the subject. We see the evidence all around us. Signs at service stations tell us that the pany won't keep cash around after dark because it might prove tempting to some Auto MaeUnte wk.) SfllftSprSMI (Part-time- ) stick-u- evening or noon hour); (Sales SO artist. store, and you find the stylish leather coats on the racks secured there by locks that can be opened only by a saleslady. Ask why, and she'll tell you it's to prevent thefts by shoplifters who would otherwise brazenly wear the coats out of the place. route) TO FIND A JOB or TO FILL ONE. ..Contact Job Service 26 p Go to a women's fashion DffcHf TREMONT 'TREMONTON 257-363- 7 a period of life when society ceases to regard a person as a child but does not yet accord him a full adult role or status. These years serve as an apprenticeship filling the interim between biological maturity and socialog-ica- l adulthood. Smokeout Set . i Is Special understanding that must be shared by both teacher and parent during this particular critical time. We at the Box Elder Junior High School are unitedly striving to give all students an opportunity to not only progress academically but also to achieve satisfying social relationships with their peer groups and the adult world. We realize that such training does not come with the same ease and acceptability to all students equally or simultaneously. Frequently, compassion and empathy must be extended and additional opportunities and-o- r afforded to re-tr-y reaffirm one's determination for another chance. Often curtailment of privileges is required for misconduct and failure to abide by school standards. On the other hand, however, positive reinforcement, as rewards for successful achievement, is provided. The school is developing a philosophy based upon the following fifteen tentative statements, "This We Believe." By adopting and practicing such a philosophy, we hope to improve our program. 1. The classroom is a place where students come to learn, and is sufficiently free of distractions for the atmosphere to be conducive for study. 2. Staff members need to be sensitive to the needs of students and willing and able to cope with such in a friendly, emphatic, and sincere manner. challenges " 3. Students need adequate positive incentives and rewards for completing of meaningful tasks and taking proper actions. 4. Students need to learn self control and how to, live harmoniously in society. v;, J.'. i. Opportunities are needed to give experiences in democratic participation and decision making. 6. Students should be provided opportunities to study and have meaningful experience in various vocational areas in the world of work. 7. Each individual must be recognized as being somewhat different from another and the varying of programs and expectations should compensate for such differences. 8. Each student, as well as the parents, is entitled to know from every teacher what is expected and what is acceptable evidences of learning. 9. Each student should be evaluated objectively and fairly by each teacher so responsible. 10. Students should be given opportunities for broad experiences, both academically and socially. 11. Students are to be taught obedience as well as the rights and responsibilities of living in today's society. 12. Students have the right to be taught by well prepared, enthusiastic, and energetic instructors. 13. Students should acquire the basic skills of reading, oral and written communication, mathematical concepts, aesthetic values, love and respect for their country, and other such necessary skills, to the degree of their ability. 14. There should be developed between the home and the school a partnership and mutual trust and understanding. 15. School should emulate a positive atmosphere of harmony, and be as free from stress and conflict as possible. who receive an assignment in the public school system that matches it doesn't make any difference what type of detergent you use. The friend's suggestion But my suggestion is that if was to sit on top of your you're going to try sitting on washing machine while it's- your washer, make sure in the rinse cycle. The act- you're using a warm water ion, it seems, is perfect to detergent...it's more comjust wear those fatty embar- fortable. rassments right off in a matter of time. To improve I'm just waiting for Mrs. the action just throw an old Star-Gazto try it out. It'd work boot or something simimake a great Star-Gazlar inside. column. er Oh, I almost forgot the most important part. To be effective the occupant should sit-- in the nude. Seems cloths inhibit the washer's beneficial action. Ever notice that when a politician clarifies an earlier statement, it usually means the public understood it only too well? An Educomment Junior High School . tfiitrtssis afford one of those fancy machines with the belt which fits around you and then jiggles the fat off, this could be for you. .THIS SEGO LILY blooms outside the home of Mr. and Mrs. V.D. Bowcutt, 107 East First that even plants can get mixed up North, Tremonton, amid the fallen leaves of fall-pronce and a while. . correct in asserting that he would not allow "witch hunts" to take place. groups must realize that not everyone shares the same views. What is offensive to some is not offensive to others. On the other hand, there do seem to be some fairly, clear taboos which almost , every citizen should be able to accept as , pornographic. ONE THING SUCH groups must be sure of if that they have the facts. During the recent meeting, the spokesman mentioned what she described as a UEA (Utah Education Association) list of approved books which included some she feels are pornographic. School officials at the meeting said they know of no such list. THE LEADER contacted the state office of UEA where spokesmen confirmed that they know of no such list group, in this published by UEA. The while weakened their had case, having good intentions, cause with faulty information while slandering a group which is probably sympathetic to their cause. WE HOPE SUCH groups and parents in general will continue to oppose pornography in a vigorous and rational manner. My sister was telling us about a suggestion someone had passed on to her about a way to get rid of that excess baggage so many of us have following us around. mm. WE ALSO THINK Dr. Darwin Woodbury was per There is one safety precaution which must be observed. Make sure the blinds are pulled and the house is empty. er - hrt c; Star-Gazhas heard of some interesting ways to lose weight but I think I came across the most unique just the other day. rationally. (15 i .. Incidentally, - Hovsikuftr " o - SERVICE And heck, if you make sure the washer is filled with a full load, you can conserve water and lose weight at the same time. IV. C THERE IS ONE inescapable fact about pornography. It exists simply because the public allows it to exist. No pornographic magazine or book was ever produced successfully without a public to buy it. As a result, when opposing pornography, it seems to us that not only the producer but the user must be pursued. AT A RECENT meeting at Bear River High between a local group seeking to stem pornography's tide and school officials, one parent said she reads everything her children bring home before they are allowed to read it. Unfortunately, few parents can say that. That does not change the fact, however, that screening what your children read is one of the most basic and effective methods of keeping pornography out of their hands. The simple fact is that all too many parents don't even bother to screen what their children watch on television, let alone what they read. THERE WOULD BE no need for censorship laws or any sort if parents exercised their responsibilities over their children. Unsuitable books and television programs as well as movies would soon be financially unprofitable. Unfortunately, too many parents choose to ignore the problem or leave it to someone else to solve. THE HIGH SCHOOL apparently has a system there which allows parents to help weed out unacceptable books from their library. Any parent or student, for that matter, can fill out a form citing objectionable material encountered. The school principal then forms a citizen's committee of five or six people to review the book. The committee is then polled individually and asked whether the book is suitable. If not, it is removed. BUT SUCH A system will only work if parents are willing to work with it. AGREEING THAT pornography should not exist in the school libraries, however, is much easier than t agreeing what constitutes pornography. Therein lies the problem. The high school system with its citizens' panel seems to provide a legitimate if it is representative and fair means of determining whether community mores would be offended by any particular book. , WE THINK FROM what we've seen so far, thai officials at the high school staff and teachers alike -are concerned about the material students read. We hope parents are just as concerned. We hope groups like that which met with high school officials will continue to calmly and pursue pornography in all its forms - f Shoplifting in Utah is on the increase again and of great concern to all merchants in our state. Enter a public building and you're asked to identify yourself to an armed guard. Ask why, and they explain there's been a bomb threat. So, every now and then, somebody calls on schools to teach "morals" or "ethics" or "values." But what should be taught in these classes? The courts tell us public schools cannot teach religion, so it can't be that. Some school systems are trying to define the kinds of things that will be taught in respect for other persons' property; respect for law; peaceful solutions to problems; tolerance; and the respect for rights of others. A North Dakota educator, speaking recently in Utah, declared that he will teach moral behavior to his students. He added that educators had better learn to do this "or the bad people in the streets are going to pick up spears and start demanding things." Some citizens believe moral education should be taught in the home or the church. Time and experience will tell us how much effort public schools will devote to this kind of education. In the meantime, parents should make sure their children are taught morals and moral behavior in the home. Throwing Rocks Is Dangerous Pastime By Ray M.Hall It is regrettable that the superintendent of schools in the county is "bothered" by the National Education Association's stand on the Equal Rights Amendment. I am sure that local education association members in the district appreciate his desire to let them know. It is hardly new, however. The resolution to hold conventions only in states which have ratified ERA (Miami in 1976 to be excepted) passed the NEA Representative Assembly in Los Angeles in the summer of 1975. Local teacher delegates voted against the measure and most local association members still oppose it. Throwing rocks, however, remains a dangerous pastime for people who live in glass houses. The National School Board Association has at times advocated things which, thank heaven, our local board has not practiced. It is possible that the superintendent does not always personally agree with the American Association of School Administrators' stand on some issues. We certainly do not. Letters To Editor ERA Strengthens Pro-Lif- e, Pro-Fami- ly Editor: I would like to address some questions and comments to my fellow citizens who are pro-lif- e and and against : "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." How do you reconcile your position against equality of rights under the law for the sexes with your position for the preservation of unborn life? Surely, you believe that male and female equally have the right to life. How can anyone who is concerned about the family believe that one of the sexes which is necessary to produce and which make up a family, is not worthy of having a full measure of American constitutional and legal rights? - Which sex is it that is not worthy of a constitutional guarantee of equality of rights under the law? Which sex is it that should be given the advantage or the disadvantage under the law? Would and do laws containing such advantage or disadvantage contribute to family solidarity? Isn't it time that you realize that "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex," has been misconstrued into a symbol of the things you are against, and that it, the Equal Rights Amendment, is a principle that strengthens the things you are for! pro-fami- ly Sincerely yours, Marjorie Childs WE REPAIR Just Received moral education classes. 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