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Show 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, December 19, 1974 s the Constitution soys; shot I make no Jaw . . . abridging the freedom of speech or of the press The First Amendment to "Con-gros- It's beginning to look a lot r ...i There's no outdoor lighting contest in Brigham City this Christmas season but obviously, the William Packer residence, 423 East First South, would be a prime for top honors if one were conducted. con-tend- like Christmas Letters to the Editor Concerned about School Talk ERA How do we teach values ? Editor: I am very concerned with the current movement in the United States, to ratify the ERA ammendment. Most of those that I speak to about it say they dont want it but they havent the time to pursue it. Isnt that interesting? In my opinion, this is the very reason that the states are ratifying it. The legislators are trying to represent the people and they hear from the pressure groups. What can we expect? May I make an appeal to everyone, men and women, to let your legislator know how you feel about the issues to take away the freedoms and rights of the citizens in the January legislature. It isnt so much what the ammendment says, but, it is what it doesnt say. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL the American party people in Utah. We really did set the ground work for two years. And a special thanks to the state officers and the editor of the State Eagle. You should be proud of the accomplishments of many. Thank you for your leadership. As the new year begins, I wish the American party much success, and Operation Snowball should help. Many thanks to all concerned and best wishes. May I take this opportunity to publicly extend many thanks to Box Elder County Chairman Jack Pierce and his wife, Vivian. They are the most dedicated people I know, and have been for 15 years-plu- s they have given their time, talents, and money. It has been an honor to know them and work with them. Box Elder county is a better place to live because of them. May God be with us and bless us with unity, health, wisdom, knowledge, and courage as the legislature commences. Joyce John Portage Finds rhyme sublime i. Ive been reading, here ? In this weekly news, Letters to the Editor, And other peoples views. i i T j t of late, must say, the best Ive read, Have been expressed in rhyme. And may I say, I think theyve been, Well worth the Authors time. And I y ' : : : ; I ;. ; As patrons and others Fern Jensens letter, a week ago, I think was really good. I believe she told it like it is, With words easily understood. She has written in her own words, What many of us feel, But are to indifferent or lazy, To ever reveal. IT SEEMS IMPORTANT that work with children have values emulation. My association with leadsine to believe that our A FATHER ONCE left his child at school with this challenge to the teacher, I dont transmit to the new generation are unrealistic to them. Aside from our hypocracy, we are honestly unaware of our inconsistencies. The split between child and adult worlds is greater than ever before because changes have taken place so rapidly. education and administrators have done a commendable job in employing such prople, but in this age of human rights this becomes increasingly difficult. Even so, is it unrealistic for the public to expect a higher standard of behavior from those to whom they have entrusted their children than they themselves exhibit? so long as he Mark Twain once commented that he never let his schooling stand in the way of his geeting an education. Teachers often have been heard to say in effect, That child has learned in spite of me. Values come through to children loud and clear - positive or negative. We teach values when we stop a fight on the playground or when we ask children to quiet down in the classroom just as surely as when we teach math or spelling. In fact, our teaching of values may be most effective when neither teacher nor pupil is conscious that they are being taught. It is not only important that values be taught, but unavoidable. in our school community communicate with educators, it becomes apparent that a concern of both is the possibility for changing behavior of our youthful citizens. Hence the question, how do we teach values? Evaluation of the problem can only lead to the conclusion that understanding on the part of all concerned, is a must. It would be folly to assume that the answer is cut and dried. Understanding of the problem might be furthered by considering some of the paradoxes we face. One teacher confides that the nicest compliment he has received was from a parent who reported, Johnny says your class was so much fun he didnt even realize he was learning. TO ILLUSTRATE, WE adults still marvel at the accomplishments in space exploration. To the children it is old hat. Their entire life has been filled with it. The behavior of children, therefore, is more affected by their peers than by the values of their parents or public. THE STORY IS told of a principal who knocked down two girls in the hall in his eagerness to apprehend a boy who had tripped a classmate. As we attempt to teach values we are forever confronted with the fact that many of the values to which we pay lip service are not the values reflected . In other words, our beliefs are better revealed by what we do than what we say. While our reach should exceed our grasp, the risk of hypocracy is great and easily discemable by youth. Many of the values we attempt to those who worthy of educators boards of About the carrot sticks (The following is a letter to Santa Claus; isnt from one of the youngsters but from Mother Carol Southern of Mantua. The editor thought you readers might enjoy it.) - Dear Santa, Id like to clear the air between us and about last year. I realize now that the carrot sticks and fresca wasnt much of a snack for you. And the little note that said Fat is beautiful - except when it knocks loose the chimney foundation! wasnt in very good taste, I agree. And the comment about the other uses of a welcome mat besides a greeting was also out of place. I was a little uptight I guess over the previous Christmas gifts you left. Kids dont always know whats best. apologize if you had kids instead those elves hanging around. Like the Super Spy kit you left for Junior. I really didnt mind being fingerprinted, but when Junior sent my fingerprints off to the F.B.I. I got a little worried. And the neighbors are getting tired of changing their door locks every few weeks. Youd understand of THE FISHER-PRICtoys were fun for awhile, but who needs 200 little pieces to pick up? And the kids really loved the sleds you brought last year but I have suffered many leg cramps from running up and down hills all day. E So Santa, if I may, Id like to make a few suggestions for the year: 1. Soft toys such as stuffed animals. So mommy tetters down the hall carring two laundry baskets and balancing another on her head it wont hurt so much when stepped on with bare feet. You see Santa, mothers usually go bare foot to save on the soles of her annual shoes. 2. Money is a good stocking stuffer. There is the aspect of teaching a child thrift; also, its eazier on the plumbing if accidentally flushed. 3. Fingerpaints are out; we already have an original painting all over the livingroom wall. 4. Mufflers, hats and mittens are great; they encourage little ones to enjoy the great outdoors and give mommy a break. And how about something more practical for daddy this year. The bronzing kit you left for him last year was unique but the baby had a difficult time I, for one, would enjoy reading, More letters from these two, And I hope the views they have expressed, Are shared by most of you. to walk in the shoes that daddy bronzed. As for myself Id like something more feminine. I got a lot of use out of the child psychology book you gave me last year. It has valuable uses such as door stops, to hold open stubborn windows and it comes in handy to spank with when nothing else works. learning SO SANTA, if youll take a little consideration for me this year - there will be fresh doughnuts and hot chocolate waiting for you! P.S. Sorry about the bullet holes in your sleigh last year. You see, my husband was a little unhappy about not getting a deer. So let this be a word to the wise for you. He didnt get a deer again this year! An Educolumn A time to BOX re-evalua- te GRASSROOTS life ELDER A weekly newspaper 1908, published every Box Elder Opinion JOURNAL established Thursday 55 in by the South First West, Briqham City, Utah, B4302 Second Class postaqe paid at the 16 South post office. West First Briqham City, Utah, 84302. Charles W Claybaugh Robert C. Caldwell Brigham City by Ray M. Hall Northern Utah UniServ . stock This is the season when, in spite of the much lamented commercialism, we do take time to think of giving and remembering and striving to make at least some small contribution to peace on earth. It is also a time for reevaluating our lives and present priorities and making an effort to get things in proper perspective. For teachers, Christmas should be especially significant inasmuch as it calls to mind the life and example of the master teacher he who taught so effectively by both precept and example that mens lives were changed for the better. . uimenca. THATS REALLY WHAT teaching is all about to equip the student to improve his life, to give him the tools to better appreciate living, and to prepare him to make the most of the opportunities that come his way to change lives for the better. No person is ever the same after he acquires a new understanding of something, discovers a new idea, or learns to do something better. WE SPEAK OFTEN about giving of self, and the implication is that a teacher, for example, gives of himself his time, his effort, and his interest. This is, of course commendable, but the real value lies in an even more significant kind of self giving. That is to give the student not so much yourself but himself to help him discover his own worth, his own identity and to make him want to make his real self worthy of respect. That is the real gift of teaching. May it our prevail generously throughout classrooms all year round. DU QUOIN, ILL., EVENING CALL: In Arizona, highway crews couldnt keep pace with litterers until roadside signs were changed a few years ago. Before them antilitter posters read Deposit litter ahead one fourth mile. Many motorists took the signs literally and scattered garbage over the next quarter-milThe roads are much cleaner officials say since the signs were reworded: Litter container one fourth mile. clean-u- & fe li fj f t " ? t In your last issue, Dec. 15, There was a fine letter. A tribute to the outgoing sheriff, Could not have been better. It gave praise to a man and his wife, Who gave us years of service, Their loss of office, I am sure, Will forever grieve us. ft The staff at Bear River City feel extremely fortunate to be working where public apathy is not the rule, where there is general agreement concerning the values to be taught and where an effort at understanding our common problem is made. . . . when I I i Mom's letter to Santa only it Editor: care what you teach him doesnt like it. By Principal Zane Wheatley Bear River City Elementary School p e. Publisher Emeritus Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Perry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Nancy Goss. Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Artand Tinqey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybauqh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. 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