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Show I to BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham 2 City, Utah ONLY ONE EMPTY TOMB Thursday, April 11, 1974 Letters to the Editor... y get it going again. The hammer also served it's purpose to make a few minor ad' justments. But that's not the case anymore with the modern c Just the other day this writer gears. I'd put the thing in low and it would pop all the way into the last high gear all by itself. Needless to say this wasn't very good while trying to cross a busy Pays tribute street. And whattaya do when ya front wheel whobbles while your taking the hill on the way to the high school. Editor: During the past week the Brigham City area suffered the n and loved citizen, Jessie B. Nelson. The to is sure miss the hard work and dedication that community Jessie always put into the many charitable and civic programs in which she participated. She was active in the Ladies of Elks and for years has contributed much of her time and energies in the charitable programs of the local Elks lodge. The Nelsons have been generous contributors to the Elks National foundation in the realization that administration of this fund is paid for by the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and every single dollar donated goes to charity. Currently, $1 million a year is being distributed to Elks state associations in all 50 states to support youth scholarship and educational assistance programs, cerebral palsy and other medical assistance projects. Since its inception in 1928, Utah Elks have contributed $190,000 to this fund and Utah Elks charitable programs have received $135,000, most of which went to help our youth regardless of race, color, creed or affiliation with the Elks. The Brigham City Elks lodge believes that the finest tribute Jessie's friends and business associates could pay to her is to establish a Jessie B. Nelson Memorial Fund in the Elks National foundation. Donations are already pouring in and we know that Jessie would be most pleased by the response. The purpose of this letter is to provide all an opportunity to contribute to this worthy fund in memory of a most charitable lady. Donations should be made payable to BPOE 2208 and marked Jessie B. Nelson Fund. Address envelopes to BPOE 2208, P.O. Box 098, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Your donations are deductible and will provide a living memorial to one who has contributed so much to our loss of a well-know- The thing that really gets ya is having to make an adjustment or repair on your way to work, or when your in your good clothes. the technology, Nothing like trying to wipe the grease off your hands on the grass. Anyway we all have trouble with our bikes and if you want to know how to handle them go to Brigham one-spee- d Boy they were the days E I 1 S 6TLL HESE, AAD 7HE EMPEeOZS, AHD 7HE PPAZAOPE, AAD THE ZW6E ETC. ETC. Box citizens were delightfully entertained by a large group of sixth graders from the Lincoln school This was a program of singing and dancing and rhythm, under the direction of teachers Noel Bess and Larry Olsen. The precision of these dancers is almost unbelievable. It was the best exhibition of its kind we have ever seen. We want to express our appreciation to these fine teachers. And we hope more groups will have the pleasure of seeing these attractive children in action. is those Is all well in the county? One might think so by looking at the arrest record of the Box Elder County Sheriffs office last year. According to Brigham City court records, 2,965 felony and misdemeanor complaints were filed last year. The statistic which is substantiated by the court records and which I find to be incredible is of the 2,965 complaints, only 21 were filed by the sheriffs office. The Brigham City police accounted for 1,740 of the total themselves. Of the sheriffs office total of 21, comprised of six misdemeanor and 15 felony-casesthere were five of the felony cases which were later dismissed by the sheriff. Of 445 deliquency referrals last year in the county, 280 came from Brigham City police, GO from Tremonton, 50 out of the county, 20 from the division of family services, 20 from the sheriffs office and 15 more from the schools. The records also show that the bulk of the felonies were brought to the courts by the Brigham City police while z handful of misdemeanor complaints were referred C. G. Heiner Linda Way Brigham City Apologizes to senator , the November election and also vote every representative and senator that voted for the bill out of office. It is obvious that they are not in the legislature to represent, but misrepresent the citizens. County-residents- An Educolumn by Ray M. Hall Northern Utah UniServ : This letter is to apologize to Miles Cap Ferry for accusing him of voting for the land use act. My information was erroneous for he actually voted against the act. Mr. Ferry should be commended for voting against an act that takes away so much peersonal freedom from every citizen. In my opinion voters should vote against this act in Based on a cost per case from the City's $207,000 budget, , residents paid $63 for each citation or arrest made. based on the sheriffs office budget of $185,700. paid $8,843.00 for each case brought to the court. I ask you, who is getting the most for their tax dollar? No one really, since Brigham City residents pay taxes to support their own efficient police force as well as contribute a good share of taxes com- By Lyman Kimber, Principal Grouse Creek School Sincerly, BOX ELDER JOURNAL A weekly newspaper J908, published every Box l, Elder established in Thursday by the 55 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Second Class postage paid at the 14 First West South post office, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. implies thoughtfulness and polished manners. simply means thoughtful consideration for the rights and welfare of others, and the display of personal conduct which will verify our understanding of and subscription to this most basic principle in the area of human relations. Throughout the scope of human history individuals have been judged, or misjudged, by their degree of acceptance of, and conformation to, certain accepted standards of conduct. Courtesy and politeness have long been the distinguishing attribute of intelligent, well-brepeople. To disregard this unwritten social law is a crime against accepted social practices and relegates the offender to the realm of the ignorant and the uncouth. well-educat- Charles W. Claybaugh Publisher Emeritus Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T Keyes, Managing Editor Pete Zimowsky, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Nancy Goss, Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. rate $8.00 per year payin advance in connection with Box Sunthe Elder News (published days) $4.00 for 6 months: in Box Elder Subscription able County. Subscription rate $10 00 per year payin advance in connection with Sunthe Box Elder News (published $5.00 for 6 months: outside days) Box Elder Couunty. able Member Audit Bureau of Circulations, Utah State Press Association, National United and Newspaper Association Press International. Advertising sentative: Utah State Press tion. Salt Lake City, Utah. Repre- Associa- Brigham City LACK OF EMPHASIS on this very basic When boiled down, the term courtesy d, WHAT HAS HAPPENED to alter these attitudes and standards in our society today? Have our personal values deteriorated to the degree that common courtesy, politeness, and concern for the welfare and basic rights of others are no longer in vogue? Have we become so engrossed in personal aggrandizement that we no longer have concern for the other fellow and his feelings? Visible individual social conduct appears to substantiate this charge. Our social system is predominantly home centered. That infers that early training, character molding, and inculcation of basic human values should be accomplished within the home-famil- y structure. Other agencies, such as the church and school, can supplement this early training and expand on the foundation laid during these early years, but they can never supersede it. The attitudes developed during the years are deeply implanted in the individual and tend to influence his choice of values, and, subsequently, his actions during later years. Thus, if courtesy is not Taught and practiced in the home by parents, then the siblings will very likely lack these qualities as they grow and develop. home-center- Webster defines the noun courtesy as courtly politeness; an expression of respect. The adjective courteous is defined as of courtlike manners; civil; polite. The synonym polite commonly intra-person- al Keith H. Bradbury, 412 South Main Street, of childrens early at home education can cause problems that spill over into the school and have a detrimental affect upon the individaul and collectively on the group. There appears to be an increasing lack of the common courtesies such as please, thank you, pardon me, may etc. Too often teachers are guilty of these omissions in ther daily contact with students. This is failure to establish the proper rapport and set the proper examples for students who are themselves omitting these proprieties in their daily relations with teachers and other students. This lack of courteous conduct can cause frustration which in turn can create learning difficulties for certain students whose feelings are easily hurt. Those individuals who are guilty of these offenses certainly do not win friends and influence people by their actions. part I, inter-person- al hyper-sensiti- TOO OFTEN FRIENDSHIPS fractured, personal dignities are pull, family friendships. connections, or personal FEW YEARS ago there were too few open market. Teachers competed for the best jobs and districts tried to attract the best teachers. Boards, however, in the interest of teachers, but there was an economy, initiated the practice of honoring only limited experience from outside their own districts and soon teachers with any experience could not afford to change districts. That in itself cut down the competition greatly. Even so, interviewing a large number of new candidates for vacancies continued until the supply began to exceed the demand. Then, just when districts should have been able to select the most likely candidates from a large number of applicants, vacancies began to be quietly filled without much advertising. Its quite understandable. Its easier. Candidates come to you, and you avoid the hassle of interviewing dozens for a single job. Even so, Im not convinced that it works for the best interest of education. Interviewing can be an enlightening experience for both the interviewer and the prospective employee. I HAVE frequently called to mind an had some years ago in a district. I entered the room to find not only the superintendent present but a committee composed of two board members, two teachers, and two members of the community. They explained that theirs had been the responsibility of screening all original applications and deciding upon the ten people whom they would interview. They were to meet the following day to make their final selection. I learned that they were also responsible for reviewing credentials and interviewing all district employees who applied for transfers or promotions within the district. As my interview progressed I soon became aware that their questions were well planned and insightful. One or another of interview I the group had soon drawn me out on all aspects of education of interest to the community and school. UPON COMPLETION of the interview, as was my habit, I asked permission to look through the high school. I waited a few minutes until school was out so that I might chat with the teachers. They expressed, by and large, satisfaction in their work and appreciation for the administration. I asked specifically how they felt about a committee doing the hiring and transferring. "Well, said one older teacher, We started it about three years ago. It sure got the superintendent off the hook. People have quit accusing him of political favoritism. He gets more honest feedback, too, commented a young woman teacher. Nobody butters him up any more, because it doesnt do any good. And theres really nobody to be mad at if you dont get are com- teacher-studerapport is undermined, and the school atmosphere is negatively affected by this inconsiderate breach of accepted social conduct. Most certainly, guilty individuals do not enhance their image with their peers, or with other people. The usual reaction is quite the opposite. Lets all strive to be courteous to, and considerate of, each other. With all of us working together as a team we can putting the temporarily courtesy train back on the track so we all can enjoy the ride. Pardon me, please, but your manners promised, nt suc-cedf- in de-rail- are showing! Politics in hiring teachers? A Last week, by chance, I encountered a former student of mine a most attractive young woman who is graduatmg in education with As, honors, and high recommendations. I asked her if she has a teaching position yet, and her reply was negative. I offered by way of comfort, Well, Competition is pretty keen. Competition? she countered. Unless you know somebody or somebodys friend, you dont even get a chance to compete. Many of the positions are quietly filled before you even hear about them. I wish I could believe she was wrong. In a day when teachers are much more plentiful than positions, districts should be able to pick and choose from a variety of good candidates. It is ironic that plentiful teachers have made for less open competition and more reliance on political the I give my humble but solemn witness to you that these gifts and promises have truly been given by the Lord. 269 Editor keep . to maintain the countys department. I would think that concerned citizens and people who are tired of wasted tax dollars would consider a real close look at this situation. Over 99 percent of all felony and misdemeanor cases are handled by law enforcement agencies other than the sheriffs office. This I find difficult to understand. , who mandments of God. Eternal life means living in the presence of God throughout eternity and is the reward the faithful receive for living, the commandments. Mary Magdalene beside the empty tomb knew the reality of the resurrection of her Lord. To each of us, the resurrection is a personal blessing. Through Jesus Christ every individual now living, every descendant of Adam and Eve who has lived and will ever live upon well in county? : for ill archaic or Jesus Christ opened the way to an even greater blessing eternal life When he spoke the word Mary on that first Easter morning, a weeping Sincerely Mr. and Mrs. Leon Swensen, 540 North Second West Brigham City p.m. at the High school YE OLE SAGE SEZ: You can always tell a guy who rides a bike alot, he has a trace of grease on fhe inside and end of the right pant leg. Goarflesy this good earth, both the just and the unjust, will be resurrected, as was our Savior. Easter message of President Spencer W. Kimball of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints. It is printed here as a guest editorial. at the community center, the senior Elder Junior gymnasium. y April 5, department's 15, 7 School Talk Resurrection is blessing to all The following is the City Recreation bicycle clinic, April . . a When this bicycle broke down all it took was a few taps with a hammer Editorially Speaking 2208 . hill without getting off the bike, and walking the darn thing to the top. couldn't even climb : Iast Friday, Editor in by pretty fast. problems become more and more complicated. Why this old sage remembers back in the days when he owned his two wheeler with the big ballooon tires. Delighted with children All more and Ray Dufour BPOE It's scary when the grounds going The other day this bouncing bicyclist got his chain all tangled up between First and Second South on Third East. Sound like a mess . . . it was! Seems like as man advances mord Past Exalted Ruler, Editor with the was having trouble what you want. Theres nothing personal in it when a whole committee decides. CONSIDER THE merits of such an approach. Groups naturally tend to make, selections strictly on the basis of merit and qualifications. Relatives of administrators and board members have a real advantage, too, in that they have an equal chance with everyone else, and their hiring does not carry with it a stigma of favoritism. The intervening years have given me opportunity to watch other similar groups in operation and have given me more faith in my fellows and a greater respect for the democratic process. Such committees do not always please everyone, of course, but their decisions, Im sure, are more wise than otherwise. Im sure, too, that not once do they the regret the strength of numbers when critics start to throw rocks. |