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Show 4A Emery County Progress Tuesday, April 19, 1988 IPffiSIPECTM forum Has it come to this? The prom by Larry W. Bookmobile saved Davis Last week's Emery County High School Junior Prom was a big deal for me. It has been exactly 20 years since my own junior prom back at South Fremont High School in Idaho. That special anniversary date hadn't occurred to me until I started to ponder the Emery High Junior Prom. There I was, looking around at all the marvelous decorations and beautiful gowns and tuxedos when I flashed back to 1968 and the junior prom of my own school. Our theme was "Days of Wine and Roses," a popular song back then from the movie of the same name which was about an alcoholic couple bent on destroying everything that was important in their lives. We didn't know that the song went to a movie which made such a strong social statement when we chose the theme, only that it sounded mellow and was easy to dance to. I think that Andy Williams, one of my mother's favorite singers, recorded the song. It was a slow tune also. In fact, all of the songs for our junior prom were slow tunes. And they came from records. We didn't hire bands to come to proms although we often had rock bands come to less formal dances. Now it's just the opposite. At the Emery prom last week, the band leader said, "Here's an oldie," and the group began playing "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones. We didn't have songs like that at our proms although they were around. We didn't play "oldies" either. The only oldies back then were swing numbers from the big band era, and no one knew how to dance to Glen Miller. For my junior prom, rented a white dinner jacket, bow tie and cummerbund. It made me look like a waiter at a stylish restaurant, but I was certainly among many other waiters. Dinner jackets were really in in '68. I remember chewing Bazooka bubble gum and popping big bubbles in the face of my date. Seems kind of childish I when I think of it now, but got a good laugh when one ripped her in the eye and pulled off her false eyelash. And I still have a tiny program with a tiny pencil tied to each other by a tiny purple string. The program had a list of the music to be played and a line where you were to write the name of the person you planned to dance with. never knew anyone in 1968 who ever wrote anyone's name In the program. You just went with a date and danced the whole time with that person at least I did. After the prom, it was off to "The Falls." That was hip talk for Idaho Falls, about 30 miles away. There we would dine at a nice place and play stupid table games. The girls would giggle and the guys would act dumb. People there would give us awkward glances and clear their throats a little too loudly when we went beyond the borders of common decency. But that was the junior prom. For other dances we were less formal and behaved in a looser fashion. The purple and pink paper that decorated the cafeteria of our school was torn down the day after the prom. We ripped through it in about a half an hour after taking a week to get things in their proper place. And then nothing was left. Nothing but a faint recollection to be pulled from the dance floor of the E mery High gym 20 years later. I I No doubt By ROSANN FILLMORE Staff writer Mom, why do you have to be so cheerful? Since I was humming, Darren misunderstood the whole thing. The words to the song were Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. Mondays possible have been im- since the advent of savings daylight wants to time. stay up late Everybody Sunday and it is sooo hard to get out of bed Monday morning. This rainy Monday morning was cool and still dark, encouraging the kids to pull the covers up over their heads and mumble, In a minute.. .z.z.z.z. When they finally made it up, they were still dragging their heels as the bus drove up the hill, CTBS tests all week Mom, thats nothing to sing about. As I began working on Eric, hoping he would cheerfully dress and be ready for preschool a little early, real discouragement set in. What had been a drawerful of clean pants Friday was now empty, with its contents wet and muddy from playing in mud puddles Sunday, and hidden in a comer. How can a kid wear that many clothes in one day? marginally clean pair surfaced and I thought we might be ready by the time his ride came. But he wanted to take his socket set to show and tell. They had been left outside in the rain. Of course, he had to go get them. And you know the rest. When he was finally ready and out the door, I told him and hurried to grab my good-b- y A m.mfi editor: For the past few months, much has been said, written, and discussed in relation to the Bookmobile Library Service in the county. Articles have been written and published to inform the public that they might come forth and voice their opinions and concerns over this matter (keeping the Bookmobile service in the county). Faculties, county school board, administrators, PTA, students and the public all wrote to the county To the m&i$ purse and head for work. I stepped into the garage and found it empty. The car had been left out all night.. .with the window down. I rushed back in for something to cover the wet seat so I wouldnt have one, then tiptoed out through the to the car. When I got to work Shanna was already here awake and smiling. She and Cindy had been up at 5:30 lifting weights. Disgusting. Like the song says, Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. mud-puddl- es , commissioners. Their voices and concerns were heard. Their the effort was' not in vain consensus by our county commissioners was to keep the Bookmobile in the county. Sometimes we fail to recognize that these decisions, that are made by our leaders in are valuable decisons. They deserve to be thanked when a decision is made in favor of the public. I now believe that their decision made in support of the Bookmobile service is an integral part of the educational program the county, in the county. Therefore, as your county Bookmobile librarian, I would like to express to our county commissioners Duane Collard, Clyde Thompson and a special Jerry Mangum thank you for your integrity, and your decision to fund the Bookmobile, and to the school district superintendent and the county school board for their effort and willingness to partially fund the Bookmobile. Your efforts will always be appreciated. ' To all the principals and faculties in . our district, your support I will always cherish. To the children in the elementary grades from Huntington" tcu.Ferron who penned their thoughts so honestly, I thank you all. I felt the emotions as I read your letters of concern that you wrote to the commissioners. To all our PTAs and their staffs thanks, keep up the good work. I didnt ralize what strength and support you have in matters pertaining to public education. I wish to express my thanks also to all our senior citizens who unselfishly give of their time to help with the BookLouise Huntington, mobile Vivian Dye, Yula Osborne, Aileen Powell, Addie Richards, all of Huntington, and anyone else whose name I forgot to mention. To Mrs. Barbara Behling, an educator and retired school teacher, you add a spark of life to these youngsters in Ferron Elementary. Thank you for your time sitting in the cold hallway stamping books. I appreciate your service. To Mrs. Margaret Bell of Orangeville, thanks for putting up with the kids in the Cottonwood Elementary. To the not quite senior citizen ladies whove worked with us in the Keele and thank you Marilyn Soderquist Bonnie past very much. Ferron and Orangeville, both. I hope school Carolyn Nelson of Sandra Oman of many thanks to youll be back next year. . write a story or take photographs. Elizabeth Hanson, thanks a million. I will always remember you bringing to the public eye the concerns of those who appreciate the library service (Bookmobile). To all the patrons of the Bookmobile, I thank you for your patronage. Sincerely yours, TumauLaulu . County Bookmobile librarian Supports Nelson To the editor: The events and circumstances surrounding the board of educations decision to ask coach James Nelson to resign as head baskeball coach at Emery High School have deeply and indelibly disturbed, concerned, and upset me. Recently having been an assistant coach to coach Nelson, I would like to take this 'opportunity to express some views, observations and concerns as they relate to this ' matter. As a former high school and college player, I can assure the public that coach Nelson has built an outstanding program based on solid basketball fundamentals and principles. His record speaks for superb itself. During this period, only once has coach Nelsons team failed to reach the state tournament, and this enviable record has been accomplished while competing in the most competitive region in class 2A. These accomplishments have earned him the respect and admiration of his coaching , peers statewide. Last year coacI?u Nelson volunteered his personal time and finances to coach a team of freshmen in the Amateur Athletic Union State Championship in Salt Lake City, competing against the very finest the entire state of Utah has to offer. After winning four games, coach Nelsons team came within one point of winning the championship. To deny him the opportunity to coach this team is a travesty of justice and fair play. More important to me, and as impressive as his coaching record, has been coach Nelsons code of team conduct and appearance. He has always insisted that team members be immaculately groomed and dressed in coat and tie. His teams have represented Emery High School and Emery County extremely well by their appearance and manners. Favorable impressions have been made statewide by coach Nelsons insistance of adherence to these rules and standards. These are but a few of the numerous outstanding aspects of coach Nelsons program and record. I would now like to address an history of the ECHS basketball teams. This past season is really the first time I have gone to an Emery basketball game, and I was very impressed with the way coach Nelson interacted with his team. The very first game I went to was very crowded, and my husband and I had to sit behind the opposing team. They were very rude and in my opinion, very poor sports. They were losing badly and eventually their coach was thrown out of the game. After this experience, we made sure to always sit behind our team. The attitude of the team was always up, and even when they trailed in points, they never showed poor sportsmanship. I think that is a sign of a good coach. I was very disappointed when I learned that coach Nelson was being let go as basketball coach. I wish the school board would reconsider. I have known James Nelson, the man, for the past six years, and I have seen him interact with the young people of our community, and I have seen that he always has their best interest at heart. Hes a man who truly cares both on and off the court. With what little I do know about coach Nelsons past sports record, its been very good. So, does taking mean State Championship for dismissal is low team morale. I have never participated on a team nor am I aware of any individual on any team who has not experienced periods of low morale. As a participant in the 1966, 67 and 68 state tournaments, our team members were certainly and rightfully discouraged when we finished second, third and third respectively at the tournament. There were many times during the course of the season when we were discouraged when we felt we were falling short of our personal and team goals. In any human endeavor there will be inevitable failures and periods and low of discouragement morale. We all understand and realize this is a necessary part of life. When this happens we must look within, examine our own shortcomings and human imperfections, and accept them. We cannot and must not blame others. It is impossible for any coach to make decisions which please everyone. Coach Nelson has always tried to improve team and To my dear friend, that little old gal from Huntington whose name is familiar to all residents of Emery County; she attends almost every occasion in the county, whether it be a school play. Peach Days or a meeting in the courthouse. Shes there to through play thoughtful back ' and positive and feed- constructive corrections. He has never berated players. On the contrary, he has gone overboard to insure that suggestions for improvement were positive and constructive. How an individual responds to and accepts positive and constructive suggestions for improvement will forever lie within that individual. Since the decision of the board was made public, I have not had one single person express to me approval of the boards decision. Conversely, there has been a tremendous outpouring of support for coach Nelson. I am deeply distrubed that no effort has been made by the board to thank him for his years of dedicated service and for the success and recognition he has brought Emery High School. This insensitivity is certainly an injustice to this outstanding coach and individual. Further insensitivity is demonstrated by the fact that coach Nelson was not given an opportunity to go before the board before their decision was made public. I am extremely proud to have been an assistant coach to coach Nelson and would like to publicly thank him for the association I have had with him through the years, for the lessons I have learned from him, and for what he has done for the young men who have gone through this program. I would certainly hope that in view of his close association with' the team and his proven coaching ability, the board will name Todd Jeffs as the new head coach. He certainly has my endorsement. everything??? Stephanie Wareham Ferron Praise for Nelson To the editor; The idea of Coach James Nelson being asked to step down from a job he has given his all to is outrageous and ludicrous. What more could Thomas Roush do, or anybody else? ECHSstudent SeannSaindon Students view editor: I think .that I can safely say that most of the students at ECHS are shocked and concerned about Mr. James Nelsons getting fired. The only thing this man hasnt done is win state. But nobody can say that he didnt give it his best. As To the . petition should be passed around to students and parents. ECHSstudent Joanne Saindon Concern about proposal ; Sincerely, Dean Nelson teacher, former assistant basketball coach Emery County High School Appreciates coach to be of To the editor: I am writing in regards to the dismissal of basketball coach critical importance in this matter. It has come to my attention that the primary reason James Nelson. I am not a native of Emery County, so I do not know the past desert. The daughter was seen earlier heading for the Price area. The daughter's father was notified and everything was okay. Ferron woman requested a message be delivered. The party was notified. Castle Dale man reported suspicious activity at a Castle Dale business. A deputy was unable to locate anything Castle Dale man reported a possible vehicle theft. A deputy was dispatched and upon arrival found it to be a family member. Green River man reported an auto accident with injuries. An ambulance was dispatched and the subject was taken to Castleview Hospital. Huntington man reported he had found lost property. Price UHP requested an ambulance for injured person. The subject was taken to Allen Memorial Hospital. A San Diego man reported lost property at his auto accident. A report was taken by a deputy. Deputy arrested and booked a subject for excessive speed. Castle Dale man reported a missing y ear-ol- d girl on the desert. Deputies were dispatched and the girl was found and returned to parents. ' South Dakota woman requested a message be delivered to a Huntington man. A deputy was dispatched and the message was delivered. Green River businessman requested an officer to help a traveler who was out of gas. A deputy responded and assistance was given. Huntington resident reported that she was having problems with her grandson. issue which seems human beings, isnt that all we can ask of a mortal person? I believe that before any more action is taken on this matter a To the editor: I am writing in national regards to the park or wilderness area that some people would like to make the San Rafael Swell into. There are many beautiful and interesting national parks located in Southern Utah with similar terrain to the San Rafael Swell area. Making the San Rafael Swell into a wilderness area will block most of the populations access to this area and will also stifle any industrial growth in neighboring communities. Jerry Hess Ferron sheriff's log Green River man reported a subject causing problems at a Green River business. A deputy responded and gave the subject a ride to the interstate. Sevier Co. S.O. requested a check on an overdue party in Green River area. A deputy located the party and everything was okay. Brand inspection was given upon request of a Green River man. Price woman requested an attempt to locate her daughter on the desert. The woman called back and advised her daughter had returned home safe. Montana man requested motorist assistance. A deputy was dispatched and the assistance was given. Ferron woman reported auto accident on SR-1- 0 just north of Ferron. Deputies and an ambulance were dispatched scene. No injuries were involved. Castleview Hospital requested an ambulance to transport a patient to the nursing home in Ferron. The ambulance was dispatched and patient was tran-sfere- d. Green River man reported a ditch The Green River Fire Department dispatched and the fire extinguished. Huntington woman reported a being broken into. A deputy dispatched and a report was taken. 1 fire. was car was man reported a Huntington trespassing. A deputy was dispatched and a report was taken. woman reported a Huntington suspicious person. All patrols were advised. Deputy reported an auto accident near Swinging Bridge. A report was taken by a deputy. Traveler requested travelers assistance in Green River area. The assistance was given. , Deputy was dispatched on a civil problem in Green River area. The problem was settled at the scene. Out of state travelers requested travelers assistance. The assistance was given. Brand inspection was given upon request of a Cleveland man. Green River businessman reported a theft. A deputy was dispatched and a report was taken. Huntington man reported a reckless driver. A deputy was dispatched and the problem was settled at the scene. Huntington woman requested an ambulance for subject. The ambulance was dispatched and the subject was taken to Castleview. Price man requested a deputy try and locate his daughter who was on the upon arrival. Green River man reported an auto A deputy accident with injuries on and an ambulance were dispatched and the subject was taken to ' Castleview Hospital. Deputy was dispatched to a civil dispute in the Ferron area. The report was unfounded. Deputy was dispatched to keep peace in a civil matter. The deputy arrived and turned the matter over to family ser- vices. Green River businessman reported a gas skip. A deputy was dispatched and a report was taken. Price man reported a juvenile problem in Huntington area. Deputy arrived, but was unable to locate the problem. Orangeville man reported a barking dog disturbing the peace. A deputy was dispatched but was unable to locate the dog causing the problem. i ' Deputies responded to the residence and were able to settle the problem at the scene. Green River man requested some information from an officer. A deputy responded and assistance was given. Price highway patrol reported that an airplane was low on fuel and needed to make an emergency landing at Green River airport. Deputies responded to the area to assist. The airplane was able to land without any problems. rollover Deputy .reported a one-cnear the Swinging Bridge area. The deputy advised that there were no occupants in the vehicle. A report was taken. Green River business reported a traffic accident at Motel 6. A deputy responded and took a report. There were no Injuries. A deputy requested a case number for a citation issued for open container. Denver man reported a traffic accident 20 miles west of Green River on No injuries. Utah Highway Patrol responded to the accident. Deputy requested an ambulance for a subject with a possible shoulder injury. Huntington ambulance responded to the Buckhorn reservoir area. Subject was transported to Castleview. ar I |