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Show i BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah 2 that is. Thursday, January 3, 1974 It's been so cold the wild birds in my backyard have eaten five pounds of seeds in one week. Why, before this week a five pound bag of seeds lasted at least two weeks. letters to Great way to measure the cold, heh? But on the other hand maybe more birds are visiting the Editor ... my backyard? Saw two robins the other day. was so excited, ran through the I I house telling other family members about the discovery. "It's a sure sign of spring," this old sage exclaimed, as everybody Project was success hovered around the Just shortly after midnight, and a few minutes into the new year, Editor: my glasses. a pleasure and a privilege to express thanks to the many generous citizens and civic organizations who directly or indirectly helped to make Forgotten Patient program a huge success. The idea was orginated several years ago to remember patients at our state hospital. The program was for the first time greatly expanded this year due to the needs of lonely and forgotten people confined in our local nursing homes and in particular it included people living around us in conditions who cannot afford the comforts and high cost of our institutions. Its a feeling of great pride to motivate our young people and see organizations such as the Key club at Box Elder High and Bear River High school as well as members of the Psychology club do such an outstanding job. Their enthusiasm will long be remembered. Together with four high school students, we visited facilities at the Utah State prison and the Utah State Hospital. The psychological testing, vocational facilities and rehabilatation services are very modern and a tremendous improvement compared to conditions which existed not many years ago. Their honor system and self government concept are considered among the most progressive in the nation. In our tour, we visited personally with eight patients from Box Elder county, most of them young teenagers. The question comes to my mind, Why are they there? Nationally, were spending over $3 billion prosecuting offenders in their tender years, yet we only spend $10 million for creative prevention sub-standa- rd programs. Its a known fact that everyone, including adults, respond differently to tension and increasing daily pressure. Our young people in particular are affected more emotionally. Its imperative that we change our pattern of living starting with our life at home. Family ties and responsibilities need a complete reevaluation. We all know that closer cooperation with our schools is a must, yet at the same time our administrators need to be made aware that school curriculum need a complete reorientation. Far greater emphasis is needed on such daily subjects as budgeting, family living and vocational education. Instead of eliminating counseling, this very essential service needs to be expanded. Recognizing the need, the Box Elder Mental Health Association is in the process of utilizing existing manpower and talent. Were organizing a local counseling service composed of senior citizens who hopefully will share their years of experience with us. It will serve a double fold purpose, namely it will help to restore their ego and the contacts of our senior citizens will lead to new jobs for our young people. In conclusion, special mention should be made of the Kiwanis club, the Newcomers club, the Elks, the Eagles and many other organizations who all helped at least 100 families in Box Elder county to a cheerful Christmas. Special thanks to Rose Curley, Preston Checkett, counselor, Bear River High, and to my associates, Dorothy Woodworth and Mark Dunn. They all expressed the type of community spirit which makes us grateful to live among you. Its my wish that as we enter the New Year, well always continue to remember to care and help to improve the lot of our fellowmen. Cordially, Nick Topik, Chairman, Forgotten Patient Project, Box Elder Mental Health Association Education Committee Thanks to merchants Editor : The merchants of Brigham City should be thanked for the support and spirit of giving shown in their participation of Santas Gift Box. Literally hundreds of valuable prizes were given away, and many hours of work were involved. Surely many people Christmases were made happier by receiving these prizes. Im proud to live in a small city where activities like this can take place! Sincerely, Sharia E. Luker, 650 West 300 North, Brigham Utah 84302 pot-bellie- d stove. Actually learned the next day at work that robins are here all year. ..well, so much for spring. lost The volunteer's name also will be on it. Unfortunately, we have only enough of the volunteers to visit about more than 120 persons who have requested the spokesman exit. We need help, service The Red Cross youth organization locally is starting its seniora citizens friendly visiting program, spokesman said in Brigham City this week. The program is one in which volunteers visit with older residents of the area, many of whom might not otherwise have many callers. The spokesman said the service is extended only to those seniors who request it. Youth volunteers are there to visit and help, if needed, she explained. Each will be in uniform and carry an identification card signed by Mrs. Sue Gentry, Red Cross chapter chairman, and Barbara Endicott, youth chairman. one-thir- d plained. Both adults and students, eighth grade and older, are invited to join the program. If you have an extra hour on your hands, call Barbara Endicott, the spokesman concluded. 723-208- I that's a sign things to come during this brand new year? Wonder if Its I Seniors getting visits, more volunteers needed of I'm typing this column without my glasses, so if there's any mistakes, that's the reason. We're suppose to go back on daylight BOX Brigham City pretty Actually things bright, here it is three days into 1974 and no one in the Z home has a cold. you thought it was cold going to work this week, wait'll next week. like daylight saving time, so the change isn't gonna bug me. Well, got this far without my glasses, guess I'd better quit. YE OLE SAGE SEZ: Just think, in about a month the buds will be ready to blossom on the trees. Winter's almost over. I Speaking of cold ... it's really been cold. The other day my wool jacket got a little damp and stuck to the storm door, while was in it. ..the jacket I 1 1 :00 am. 700 p m. Monday through Saturday Fra Admission Paintings by Utah Professional Artists (all media) Collectors Comer: Quilt Craze II Because Utah Education Association is proposing legislative funding to help with d the problem of classrooms, the subject of classroom size or class load is being batted about pro and con by both friends and foes of the proposal. The Utah Foundation maintains that there is not enough statistical data available to make a case for or against the funding proposal. This is no doubt true-b- ut even if such data were available, Im not sure how valuable it would be. Let us examine a statistically ideal district. There are 3,500 elementary students, grades one thru six, in ten elementary schools with 140 teachers. Marvelous! ten schools with an average of 350 pupils and 14 teachers. That makes an average of 25 pupils per class. Average in ten administrators, two supervisors, a curriculum director and the superintendent, and the ratio is even better-22- .7 pupils per educator. over-crowde- BEFORE YOU decide to move your family to this Utopia, however, consider some possibilities. Several of those ten schools have fewer than 100 pupils due to geographic location. A couple have less than 25. Typical of the problems elsewhere in our mythical district is that of the principal who finds himself with 35 second graders and 65 third graders. That makes 100 students and there are four teachers. What should he do? Should he put 35 second graders in one class and have three third grades of 21 or 22? Should he have two small second grades and two large third grades? Should he mix second and third graders in one class to keep class size equal? Should he bus some students to a more distant school to achieve the right ratio? If so, which students should he bus? AVERAGE CLASSROOM size didnt really tell us much about the elementary schools in the district did it? The average secondary load is equally lacking in meaning. Some special education classes may have fewer than a dozen. Other specialized classes may also have only a few students. On the other hand if a school prides itself on a hundred-piec- e band, there should be no moaning about 100 students in a single class. Overall, the average class size is probably about right. If, however, your child is in an algebra class with 42 students competing with each other for the individual help they need, that average is of little comfort. It seems clear that merely because research indicates an acceptable average teacher-pup- il ratio across the state, we cannot assume that all is well in our own district or school. It is equally evident that the situation in any given school or district may be a very good one in spite of a SOLVER Price of pure increased 70 past year. Own SILVER. 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If the class is too large to be effective, what can be done? There is a great deal of evidence, based on statistics and standardized testing, which would seem to indicate that class size has little to do with student progress. Again, however, we are speaking of the facts and figures easily measured-an- d again in terms of averages. IF WE PIT OUR hypothetical district with an average ration of 22.7 pupils per teacher against a district with 25.3 pupils per teacher and come up with comparable scores, what have we really proved? Not much. But, in spite of statistical evidence to the contrary, I still maintain that my child has a better chance in a class of 22 than in a class of 39. As educators and school patrons, we need to examine local problems individually to determine not whether we how many have a suitable ratio-b- ut youngsters are actually in classes so large they cannot get the help they need. THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AUXILIARY are serving SUNDAY BREAKFAST FOR AERIE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES 10 am to 2 pm every Sunday EAGLES HALL 912 North Main AKE OSf THE ENTIRE FAMILY Hlji lll!i WOBJO i' oiUji U3 aEdSD m m cgviqny nsWfRtswmt? DON'T MISS IT R0I1Y THEATRE ENDS TUESDAY Show time: weekdays: 7:00 & 9:00 D.m. Sat. & Sunday: 1:45, 3:30, 5:15, 7:00 & 8:45 ADULTS - 1.75 CHILDREN (under 121 75c CAPITOL THEATRE OPEN 00 Renews driver's license P.M. SAT. & SUN. OO P.M. WEEKDAYS He's nearly 90... still independent Elmer Bryce Hopkins is an independent kind of guy who figures it does no good to worry unnecessarily. Furthermore, hell observe his 90th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 5. Mr. Hopkins who lives alone at 338 West Third South, still drives a car. In fact, he renewed his drivers license Monday. He resists efforts by a daughter to come live with their family because when Im home, I can put my feet up on the table if I want to. said the "Hes very independent, 431 Delores Woodland, Mrs. daughter, South Second East. Longevity seems to run in Mr. Hopkins family. His grandfather John Jones, is said to have lived to 125, finally succumbing to a heart attack while chopping down a tree one January afternoon. Hopkins on Sunday from home of Mrs. Woodland, 2 to 5 p.m. at the 431 South Second East. The family plans a dinner in his honor on Saturday. TODAY THRU TUESDAY A'jUPP They didnt indicate whether there will be 90 candles on the cake or not. But, judging from his gusto for living, Mr. Hopkins could probably blow them out with one breath. Bucked From Horse at age 92 was bucked from a horse, suffered a broken hip and still survived for several more years. Mr. Hopkins usual greeting goes like this: "Im head up and feet down and hope to live to be 100! He professes to have no secret for long life, just to eat whatever is put on the table and I digest everything I eat. As for taking his drivers written test this week, the elder resident said he wasnt worried. "I dont believe in worrying. Of course, youve got to worry some but not unnecessary worrying. Those who say dont worry dont know much. There are times when youve got to worry, he explained. -- And a sister Advice to Young Asked to offer advice to the younger people, he said simply, "Dont be scared of work. The nonagenarian has heeded his own advice. He came to Utah as an orphan from Kentucky at the age of 19, going to work on the Model farm at Corinne, later homesteading for three years at Promontory. He has since lived in Brigham City, serving for 20 years as custodian at the LDS tabernacle, retiring eight years ago, also working at the old sugar factory and cement plant and farming. He married Rena Baird of Brigham City. She died 21 years ago. They had three children and their posterity has since grown to include 12 grandchildren and sixteen Friends are invited to visit with Mr. soon-to-b- PLUS: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GUNFIGHTER Starring James Garner LADIES NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY e NEARLY NINETY will be 90 years old on Saturday, - Elmer Hopkinshiswhodrivers license this week. Jan. 5, had a smile after renewing |