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Show THE SENTINEL Page 2 Thursday, June 14,1984 Citizen action: The key to education renewal Education is news again. After over a decade of public apathy, we've rediscovered our public .school system. It's a campaign issue for the presidential candidates, and it's suddenly a vital issue for Americans of all The persuasions. political schools have moved out of the shadows and into the spotlight. from the Think of it as fall-orecession. Or the result of more than a dozen reports on the state of America's schools. In any case, confidence in our educational system has been deeply shaken. But with this loss of confidence has come a renewed interest in our schools, and an new commitment energetic from all sectors of society to their improvement. The reports were not short on recommendations for improving schools, and the strongest, clearest recommendation of all was that there is an important role for the national, state, and local governments; for business and industry; and for parents and citizens. Now, as the ut Education Commission of the States' Task Force on Education for Economic Growth says, "It's Time to Stop Talking About Education." Each of us can think of at least a dozen things that government and industry can do for education. But if you're like Bob Jennings, you're not sure what you personally can do. Jennings, a midwest computer programmer, is the father of two daughters in public schools. He dutifully pays taxes to support the schools, regularly goes to PTA meetings, and last year patiently and proudly attended all of the basketball games in which his eldest daughter played. Bob Jennings' company also does its part for education. It, too, pays taxes to support local schools and, in addition, sponsors a number of scholarships for talented math and science students. When it comes to doing more for the schools, Jennings replies, "I not only gave at home; I gave at the office, too. What more can I do?" Or maybe you're more like Martha Walker, a widow, with three grandchildren, who now in a southwestern lives retirement community. "I've already put two kids through the public schools. It's not my responsibility. It's now up to the young couples with children in the schools. There is nothing more I can do." Most of us are like Bob and Martha. We pay our taxes; what more can we do? A great deal, in fact. There are many opportunities to improve education in your community. Here is just a sample : Serve as a school volunteer. Schools always need more helping hands, whether it's in the classroom, the playground, the cafeteria, or the office. Often, by volunteering, you'll free teachers from.noninstruc-tiona- l chores to do what they do best teach. Tutor children who are math or reading having communities Most problems. offer special tutoring programs, particularly for young children. The extra measure of help you provide a youngster today can prevent a failing teenager or dropout tomorrow. Help out in school fund raising activities. Every school has its own, but these efforts are essential for providing funds for both scholastic and extr- acurricular particularly in these days of sharp budget cuts. Work to raise funds for your local school library, or donate books., One measure of the excellence of a school is the quality of its library. Work to get school bond d issues passed. They're the of the schools. Run for your local school board, or at least get involved in school board elections Write your local representative in Congress to muster support for education. Let him or her know you want better schools and the money needed to support them. Congress needs to life-bloo- 670,000 Utahns expected to vote in November a Foundation, private research organization, in their latest of Utah analysis participation in recent elections. The report observes that November's total vote in Utah is expected to be about 66,000, or 11 percent, more than the number of persons who voted four years ago. in the 1964 and 1968 elections. correlation between education Furthermore, Utah also ranked number one among the states casting ballots for U.S. Representatives in Congress during the 1960, 1964, 1968, 1970, 1972, and the 1976 general elections. Foundation analysts point out that voter participation, both nationally and in Utah, began dropping off about 10 years ago. This decline coincided with the lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 by Congress about that time. For the most part, this has a younger age group much lower rate of voter participation than do those in the older age brackets. In the 1982 general elections, for example, only 19.8 percent of the year olds had that voted, they reported compared with more than 50 percent of those in the older age groups (35 and over ) . As indicated, Utah generally has had a much higher rate of voter participation than the nation as a whole. The foundation study attributes this high participation to the following factors: 1. Utah has had a long history of citizen involvement in civic affairs. 2. Political, church, and community leaders in Utah have active encouraged strongly citizen participation in the election process. 3. Utah leads the nation in the educational attainment of its adult citizens. There is a strong attainment (18-2- According to the study, there will be 1,040,000 persons of voting age ( 18 and over) residing in Utah on Nov. 1, 1984. Of this number, an estimated 107,000 are potential new voters who are reaching voting age since the last presidential election in 1980. Approximately 64.4 percent of Utah's voting-ag- e population actually voted in the 1980 This elections. presidential compares with a national voter rate of 52.6 participation Utah ranked eighth percent. among the states in the populaproportion of voting-ag- e tion who cast ballots in 1980. Although Utah ranked well above the national average, voter participation in Utah at the last presidential election was one of the poorest in recent years. Utah had led the entire nation in the percentage of voting-ag- e population casting ballots for presidential electors Glade B. Curtis, M.D. Briant G. Herzog, M.D. 18-2- 0) 0 , E. Keith Hansen, M.D. Gregory C. Tanner, M.D. Announce the opening of their office in West Jordan, Utah for the practice of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility Medical Arts Plaza 3590 West ,9000 South Suite 215 West Jordan, Utah (adjacent to Holy Cross Hospital) Office Hours bv appoint (801) Three Main Office: Alta View Medical Plaza 9720 South 1300 East Sandy, Utah 84070 569-17- 66 participation. 4. Utah has a smaller proportion of resident aliens who are not eligible to vote than most other states. a 5. Utah has maintained and y system strong there usually have been strongly contested political races in most elections. 6. Other ballot issues, such as proposed constitutional amendments, initiatives, referendums, etc. have sometimes attracted added voter interest in Utah. 7. Utah has a smaller of minority proportion individuals than most other states. In the past, minorities have exhibited a lower rate of voter participation than the general public. foundation The report observes, however; that there a movement during recent years to register persons from minority groups and encourage such individuals to vote. As a result, the difference in voter participation between whites and nonwhites has been narrowing. This may account for the narrowing in the difference rates in voter participation between Utah and the rest of the and nation. 4. Each night, beginning at 8 p.m., there will be PRCA action. special matinee will be scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on July 4. Rodeo fans will be able to take in a full slate of events including steer bullriding, wrestling, bronc riding, team roping, bareback riding, calf roping, and bullriding. the featured Among this performers returning year e will be Bruce Ford, a world champion bareback rider. Ford, who is known for his sprawled-back- , high spurring style, is in his thirteenth year as contestant. a In 1982, Ford became the first pro rodeo contestant to win $100,000 in a single event in one year. He also produced a record tying National Finals Rodeo win for bareback riding, and the second highest bareback score in history. Not all the participants will be riding, roping or wrestling, however. Rodeo clowns like Duane Reichert and Casey Mascaro will provide their own special brand of excitment. Reichert began clowning when he was 18 and since then he has traveled nearly a million miles A two-part- has-bee- n days of outstanding entertainment are on tap with the return of the West Jordan Western Stampede this July 2, 3, voter and four-tim- full-tim- ,v e West Jordan targets goal of community recreation center In a recent survey conducted by West Jordan City, 45 percent of those questioned about recreation responded that they would support some type of recreation facility in West Jordan. council has The city authorized councilwoman Betty Naylor and city manager Ron to Olsen several gather such a for project, proposals along with proposed methods of funding for such a facility. According to Betty Naylor, contacts have already been made and proposals submitted to county authorities in an effort to pave the way for a recreation center and West in Jordan. "By facility September a concept proposal will be given to the council and other agencies," said Naylor. multi-purpo- local problems are and where eduon stand candidates political cational issues. And vote on their educational records. As a parent, there are many other ways to ensure the best education for your child : Be active in Parent-Teachorganizations. They'll school keep you abreast of local on informed and issues keep you to can improve help ways you education. Learn how to recognize a be good school. That way you'll informed more to make able judgments about your child's schools. For example, effective schools share a number of the common characteristics school has clear, focused goals, it sets high standards for all of its students and gives them adequate support in meeting those standards; teachers are well trained and recognized for the their achievements; $ er Make education ' a high priority at home. It's the best way to give your child a "head start." Read to and with vour child; take an interest in his or her homework and in school activities. Above all, learn about school's the educational program. If you value education chances are your child will follow your lead. , se IvV 562-105- 0. Jordan Valley Sentinel! Midvale Sentinel, Inc. Continuing the Midvale Sentinel, a weekly newspaper established in 1925, published every Thursday by Sentinel Newspapers at 125 W. Center Street, Midvale, Utah 84047. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Jordan Valley Sentinel, P.O. Box 128, Midvale, Utah 84047. Subscription Rate $6 year in State of Utah Senior Citizen Rate $3 year in State of Utah Co-Publish- . David C. GodfreyJames M. Landers Eric D. Anderson, M.D. General Surgery . - Announces the opening of a new office in West Jordan, Utah Medical Arts Plaza 3590 West 9000 South, Suite 215 West Jordan, Utah 84084 (adjacent to Holy Cross Jordan Valley Hospital) Main Office: Cottonwood Medical Tower 5770 So. 250 East Suite 405 Murray, Utah 84107 Office Hours by appoint. 6 (801)266-785- 4 Holy Cross Jordan Valley Dr. Monty P. McClellan, M.D. Hospital At Proudly Announces His 3580 West 9000 South West Jordan, Utah 84084 Family Practice Prenatal Education Is Located In The Medical Plaza I -- 11 3590 West 9000 South 325 t West Jordan ST Y Preparation For Childbirth Is a prenatal program carefully designed to aid you In having a satisfying childbirth experience. Discussion topics Include the third trimester of pregnancy, all aspects of labor and delivery, the recovery period, and care of tha newborn. Breathing and relaxation techniques are taught and practiced. The class Includes a tour of the labor and delivery area, showing of a birth film, and orientation to hospital procedures. " 569-238- 2 -- Hours: Mon. Tues. & Thurs 10-Wed. & Sat. & Fri. 8-- 4 .A ill' . Class Weekday Evenings from p.m. Required Cost Is $30.00 A Whether you plan to deliver your baby at Holy Cross Jordan Valley Hospital or elsewhere, you are welcome to enroll and attend these Cftt 7 8-1- 2 V" .V til TDK FOR INFORMATION & APPT. - classes. Call 561-888- : ? wanted to be a rodeo clown even ;,? as a boy. He competed in high 'fli school rodeo as a bullrider and a team roper. At the age of 18, he decided to go after his dream of V becoming a rodeo clown and bullfighter. After eight years of amateur clowning, Casey will be making his start in the pro circuit. The Western Stampede is the e fourth largest Professional Rodeo Cowboy ; Association event in the state of Utah, drawing 200,000 people last year. This year there will be over 325 contestants. The rodeo is held as part of the West Jordan City Fourth of July celebration which includes carnival and park events, free family entertainment, parades, and more. For rodeo ticket information, the number to call is animals that help out during a performance. His family oriented comedy as a clown, a barrelman, andor a bullfighter is a real crowd pleaser. One of his specialities is "Dr. Ben Krazy," an ambulance constant offers act that himself Duane prides surprises. on being there for the bullrider and it's safe to say the bullriders are glad to have Duane clowning around. The stampede is also pleased to present a local clown and bullfighter. Casey Mascaro of Riverton was born into a rodeo family, his grandfather owned rodeo stock and his father was a champion bullrider. Casey noted that he's always (801)569-176- : ;' Remember we all have a stake in the schools. Now that the talking has stopped it's time for each of us to do our share. is made priority needs and expectations of the citizens . , . The greatest challenge facing me is to seek out and find a creative way to finance the facility that is acceptable to the citizens of West Jordan, ' ' she said. A real need for some kind of a community center has already been demonstrated by the interest generated through the city's partnership with the this facilities Copperview summer. The proposed complex would hopefully be located near the present West Jordan community park and the future site of the new West Jordan Library. T . . in the United States and Canada. is present His versatility will one and rodeo a throughout be amazed the variety of "I recognize any proposal that tor tne tacinty must meet first with community and serve the acceptance ., Spend time in your child's school. Get permission to spend hns at least a day in class. That way you can determine first hand how well the school is doing. W.J. Western Stampede returns on July 2, 3, 4 Utah Foundation reports . . . Based on past performance, approximately 670,000 Utahns will be casting ballots this 1984 in the November presidential election. This was the prediction made by Utah activities, principal is an effective educational leader; there are programs in place to serve and gifted handicapped students, and those students whn may be potential dropouts; and the school building offers a decent learning environment. what vour Driorities are. about informed Be education in your local comthe munity. Know where if nnw Ext. 222 for further Information .. |