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Show 4A Tuesday, June 19, 1990 Emery County Progress Ilf PEQWE lla s it corny in lliis? Citizenship policy is good move for ECH Headin north If you are at all informed by Larry W. Davis V Ya wanna back that Wagoneer up! The husky voice came through the clinched teeth of a large man with eyes sunk deep in puffy skin. Above those angry eyes was a yellow hard hat and a piece of adhesive tape stenciled with the label Crew Boss. kept seeing this stern image and a dozen other variations of it as drove north, away from what I was calling home at the time. The source of this wild fantasy was a bad transmission in my Dads Jeep Wagoneer. had driven from the Canyon Ranger Station, to Headquarters to Pierce and then into Orofino for a 4th of July weekend away from surveying logging roads in the Clearwater National Forest. parked the Wagoneer in the city park and spent the night tossing and turnin the back ing seat, trying to sleep but also thinking about some kind of itinerary for the impromptu trip. At dawn, woke with the attitude of what the heck Im single, got a tank of gas, $30 in my pocket, and three days to kill. Im outa here. fired up the Wagoneer, threw it into reverse, and eased out on the clutch as looked over my shoulder as taught in driver's ed. The clutch reached the end of its destination, but the old blue Jeep didnt move. No I I I I I I I about what is going on in your world, youre going to be hearing a lot about a proposed Emery High School Citizenship Policy. (See story in todays Progress). What we would encourage you to do is to learn as much about this policy as possible so that problems once the policy is adopted may be avoided. Perhaps youve heard about citizenship policies in other school districts around the state which have been adopted, implemented and criticized and praised. Because of the newness of such policies, it isnt surprising that parents and students have concerns with their impact. But those ofus in the Emery School District can avoid some of these problems if we become aware of the policy before it becomes effective this fall. The proposal for a citizenship policy at the high school came about during the 1989-9- 0 school year when teachers and administrators began to see a deterioration in the attendance policy. While the policy had some merit, it had many loopholes, and students, and in some cases parents, began to take advantage of frailties of the policy. Soon, it was totally broken and changes had to be made. As a result, and after much study and evaluation, a policy was hammered out. The policy was recently presented to the Emery County Board of Education for review. The board is presently looking at the policy and will either adopt it as presented, adopt it with some modifications, or table the proposal. However, in the June board meeting, the board indicated that it would support the concept of a citizenship policy. The introduction to the policy clearly defines why a citizenship policy is necessary in todays public education. The primary goal of education is the development of individuals who poses the knowledge, skills and human characteristics necessary to enable them to live meaningful lives to be positive contributions to society. The Emery Board of Education believes that quality education is the first order of business and that quality education results from adherence to principles, objective and expectations. This introduction points out that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that society has the right to compel children to attend school to (1) prepare them to be good citizens and (2) to teach them to be and self-relia- nt self-sufficie- The first of these reasons is evident, the policy notes. The relationship with the second has been made clear by research showing that people are rarely fired from their jobs because of lack of skill; firing is almost always the result of poor citizenship as evidenced by unreliability, excessive absence from work, and failure to get along with other people. Furthermore, the policy notes that state law requires that education include citizenship and that parents and guardians are responsible to children see that school-age- d be required to attend school. To stress academic grades without placing at least equal emphasis upon citizenship performance fails then to ed on Page 5A) bulletin board reverse. I knew something was wrong, but as illiterate as I was, and remain even today, about the intricacies of the transmission, I knew had serious problems. Here it was, a Saturday morning in an unfamiliar place and among strangers, and was alone, in a wounded Wagoneer. My youthful attitude slapped me and said, Get going. Youll be I I devil-may-ca- re okay. With that kind of sage advise, threw the Jeep into first gear again, no movement. At that point realized was without reverse and first gears. Could things be worse? tried second, and when the clutch reached its apex this time, the Wagoneer started to move, but since it was not the best gear from which to start, the Jeep lurched, coughed and emitted some metallic noises from unseen places. My solution was to give it gas and forge ahead. left the park by a route not blazed for automotive travel and headed for Lewiston in the opposite direction of my summer home. I had second and third gears in the transmission, so knew could continue to go forward. If was forced to stop, could always ride the clutch and rev the engine to get Old Blue going again. My inner youth shouted Go on. Youll be okay. And did past Lewiston, up the switchbacks to Moscow on up to Coeur d Alene and making good time in the process. I slept in a rest area near St. Maries, making sure I could park in a spot which would not require use of reverse in orderto make an exit. Then, somewhere near the Canadian border, I began to realize that couldn't continue going in one direction for ever. had to somehow reverse my journey to get back to where needed to be in less than two days. REVERSE! OH NO! took the Wagoneer into a gentle turn toward I I I I I I I I I Soccer Volunteers are needed to organize and maintain OrangevilleCastle soccer program. tact Dan at 381-529- con- 4. players. Blue Edwards and Ron Boone from the Utah Jazz will be at Cottonwood Elementary for basketball camp on July 2 at 5:30 p.m. All players and coaches are invited. Miss Emery County A workshop for all girls planning to compete for the title of Miss Emery County will be held at Emery County High School on Saturday, July 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information contact Tammy Merrell at 748-529- 7. I I I I I Montana and ended up somewhere near Libby. From there could take a nice highway south to Hamilton and then ease the old Jeep back into Idaho and circle back into the ranger camp. Somewhere along the road, however, ran into major road construction, and my worst fears were beginning to surface. The last thing needed was to be thrust into a situation had to back out of. There was nothing to do but go forward, deeper into the heart of the construction. A flagman stopped me, approached, and said, Weve got a 1 delay here. responded by asking, Will there be any backing up required on my part? He said, Only if you want to go back to Libby. Of course didnt. I only wanted to go forward, and eventually did, through the rough roads under construction and in second gear till hit open highway and clear sailing back into Idaho. When reached the parking lot at the ranger station, parked the Wagoneer in a place which required no reverse for an exit. didnt drive much more that summer, but when was returning to Utah State University in the fall, still limited to second and third gears, blewthe engine near Pocatello. Then, of course, returned the Jeep to Dad and asked if there might be something else of his could drive while at college. I I I I Commodities Commodities will be distributed to persons in all groups who fit the income guidelines on Thursday, June 21, at the regular distribution locations. Green River persons should check with the senior citizens center for their distribution I I I I I I I I I To complete project On June 6, 1990, George A Morris, forest supervisor, made a decision to complete the south Skyline watershed and range improvement project on the Price Ranger District. The project is in Staker, Jordan, and Seeley canyons. The decision notice, environmental analysis, and project plan are available for review at the supervisors office of the Manti-L- a Sal National Forest or Price Ranger District. This decision is subject to appeal pursuant to forest service regulations in 36 CFR 217 (or 36 CFR 251). Appeals must be filed within 45 days from the date of publication of this notice. 384-338- 3. 20 year reunion Emery County High School class of 1970 will hold their reunion in Castle Dale on Aug. 3 and 4. For information call Drew LeRoy, There will be no distribution in July. Emery County Fair The Emery County Fair Board will accept bids for the concessions at the fair rodeo to be held on Aug. 3 and 4. For bidding information please contact Carolyn or Becky at or Dan at 381-516- 381-529- 4. 9, 748-274- 9. County fair Now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of your county fair. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the fair. If you would like to and help, please call leave a message. Queen contest The Huntington Heritage Days Queen Contest and Talent Program will be held July 2. Young ladies interested in participating are invited to call LaRae Majors at 4 to enter. 687-984- tion: Laurie Rogers, Laura Vipperman, or Jeri Spradley, 381-568- 5; 748-518- 6; 381-514- 748-656- or 3, 1. Clawson Days Clawson will celebrate its annual town picnic on July 4. The childrens parade begins at 9, all children are welcome to participate, with a breakfast following at $1 per plate. The town dinner is at 5 in the town park. Bring a potluck dish to share. To RSVP or for information call Kim Riley at 7 or Susan Simmons 384-298- at 384-274- 6. 381-516- 9 Heritage concessions Huntington Heritage Days award concession contracts to the highest bidder of will 1980 class reunion The class of 1980 will be having their class reunion on July 21. Letters have been sent to those we have addresses for, please send them back as soon as possible. If you have not received a letter please let us know and we will get one to you. For information or questions please write or call: Marsha Baker, P.O. Box 175, Orangeville, Utah 84537, or Donn Jeffs, P.O. Box 263, Castle Dale, Utah 748-579- 3; 84513, 381-542- the group or individual. Bids are to provide concessions at the rodeo for two nights June 29 and 30; softball tourney for one night and one day July 6 and 7; concessions at city park for one and days July 3 and 4; also for breakfast July 4 and dinner July 4. Interested parties please call Mark Justice 3 or at Deadline for bids is June 20. one-ha- lf 687-240- 687-223- 4. 5. Firewood orders Miss Emery Pageant The 1990 Miss Emery Pageant will be held Saturday, July 28, at 7 p.m. in the Emery High auditorium. Miss Utah will be the master of ceremonies. Contact any of this years contestants for advance reserved tickets. Lions Club members will also have advance tickets and there will be tickets sold at the door. Softball tournament 112 W. 400 N., Huntington, has Sunday School at 10 a.m. for children, youth and adults. Worship service is at 11 a.m., with evening service at 7 p.m. and Wednesday night service at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. 20-ye- ar day. I I 384-230- Dale fall Please Jazz workshop Attention Junior Jazz Basketball tion or if you have any questions call Adele or Norma at 1 or Contestants and possible Boy Scout Troop 300 of Orangeville is now taking orders for firewood. The Scouts will cut and deliver the wood. To place an order call one of the following: Vernon, 748-273- 8; Larry, Jay, 748-500- or 7; 748-281- 8. Scout physicals Castle Chiropractic Center is offering Scout physicals at no charge. Castle Chiropractic Center, 46 E. Main, Castle Dale, Utah 84513, contestants should contact Ninth annual Huntington Slow-pitc- h Mrs. Donn V. Jeffs at Mens Heritage Days or Mr. Emery Jones Softball Tournament Make It With 6 with any queswill be held July 6 and 7. A at tions or concerns about the Wool Contest womens fastpitch tournaThe Make It With Wool ment will be held July 6 and 7. pageant. Contest will be held in conEntry fee is $110. There will be great prizes and lots of fun. Fair logo junction with the Emery To register or for more inforWanted a theme and logo County Fair. Anyone intermation call Mark Justice dur- for the county fair. This is ested in the contest should contact Lois Jensen at open for any one, any age. ing the day at Please submit your entry to County Fair Theme, P.O. Box Bazaar 121, Castle Dale, Utah 84513, or (bop it by Room 107 at the Display space Emery County Nursing The Emery County Fair Home will be having a Silver courthouse in Castle Dale by 8. Board June would like to offer the Bazaar on Anniversary Sept. 8. The bazaar is being held to following opportunity to all raise money to build a gazebo individuals, special interest and beautify the grounds. The Parade entry groups, organizations and bazaar will feature a bake commercial businesses. Anyone interested in entersale, Santas workshop, silent ing the parade for Heritage Anyone wishing to display quilt auction and a raffle. Days should contact Torye andor sell merchandise at the Now is They are collecting items for Killian at 1990 county fair may do so. We the event. If you are interested the time to get your parade have a lot of space available in making a donation please entry ready. for large displays, and tent let them know. Each item will space for individuals wishing 381-543- 381-542- 2. 5, Diabetic exams Diabetic eye, foot and blood pressure exams are being offered free on Saturday, June 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Green River Medical Clinic. For an appointment call This is limited to persons with diabetes, age 13 and older. It is important to come to the clinic if you have not had an eye exam by a ophthalmologist or a foot exam in the past year. For the foot exam, please wear shoes and socks which can easily be removed. Your eyes will be dilated. For your comfort, please bring dark glasses. 564-343- 4. Boy Scouts An Emery District Boy Scouts Junior Leader Orientation Workshop will be held June 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Castle Dale Stake Center. Three youth leaders per troop, Scout masters and assistant Scout masters need to attend. You should wear full Scout uniforms and bring your own lunch. Preregistration is due June 23. Fee is $3. Contact Ted Miller at 381-249- or Tom 7, 381-505- 5 information. Johnson at for more 381-527- 687-240- 3. 653-220- 0. 687-931- 5. be shown with the name of the donor. They would greatly appreciate your support. If you would like to make a dona Mt. View Baptist Church Mt. View Baptist Church, to be shaded, or with smaller displays. Space rental fees vary. Please contact one of the board members for informa Cub Scouts District Cub Scout Day Camp is scheduled for Saturday, June 23. Each pack should have registered at Round Table on May 31. The theme is Buckskin Rendezvous and will have real mountain men at the camp with muzzleloaders and other gear. All Scouts are encouraged to attend. Contact Steve Wilson in Huntington for information or forms. Heritage booths Huntington Heritage Days sponsors are renting booths suitable for business displays, sales of food items or for games for its annual celebration July 3 and 4. Rental fee is $20. Anyone interested should contact Cathy Cowley, 687-259- 6. (Continued on Page 5) |