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Show tAGL THE 2 MAI STHilT the, Time Maana m voc wr MEANBM6S tm cbmm wot BY JIM RUSSELL Issued each Thursday at 91 24 2700 S., Magna, 84044 Second Class postage paid at Magna, Ut. Mail subscription - Payable in advance $4 per year in Utah $5 All advertising must be in our office by noon Monday for Thursday publication, and preferably by 5 pm. Friday. Area businesses wishing information about our rates . may contact our office at W Ut. 250-5656- J Howard Stahle Afton B Cameron Janice Holmes Hubbard Correspondent literally thousands of marbles won from their less skillful counterparts9 The thing that brought up this chain of thought was finding another batch of clippings of the days when the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored a Marble Tour- the old Fair Store building and will be moving to the new location in the near future. According to Frank Aldrich, Post Cammander and Don Thomas, Club Manager, the move will give the Post some much needed additional room for meetings and Post activities. The VFW is composed of Veterans who have seen overseas duty in times of War. If you are eligible to join, Post 4398 invites you to give them a call. I would feel that I was dilatory in my duty if I didnt comment on the selection of Dr. Carl Clark as Magna Chamber member of the month for February. Dr. Clark by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association During the first half of this decade, teenagers in the United States showed a decline in their knowledge of government. They also lost ground in their understanding of and willingness to participate in the political process. And thev mixed advances with declines in recognizing and valuing constitutional rights That information comes to us from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Anna Ochoa, president of the National Council for the Social Studies, says electives (courses that may be taken at the option of a student) are being substituted for hard-cor- e government classes in schools. She reported that in 1961, more than 700,000 students were enrolled in civics courses, while in 1973 the number had dropped to 450,000. I think this ties in with a popular cry of today: Back to the basics. Of course, schools have never left what many consider the basics-readiwriting and arithmetic. But arent classes in government basic? Isnt it basic for a youth to know the names of the President of the United States, the governor of our state, and members of Utahs congressional delegation? Isnt it basic for our children to know how our state legislature works? How our courts operate? Isnt it basic for them to study the United States Constitution and to understand its provisions? Parents can impress on their student children the importance of courses in government when these youngsters are making their class selections for the coming year. And theres another thing parents can do: Take a look at all your childrens classes and consider their content. Isnt it true that everyone of them is basic in many ways? had Utah. I was lucky enough to be his escort all three years as Dept. Youth Director of VFW. In 1950 at Eaton Rapids, Michigan Gordon took second place, losing in the finals to Tilton Holt of Delaware. In 1951 at Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gordon won the National Championship and in 1952 as defending champion in Durham, No. Carolina, Gordon developed a blister on his shooting hand and still came in third. The last I heard, Gordon was a rising young executive with one of the countries largest corin back porations Washington D C. The Magna VFW Post was a very active supporter of the Dept. Youth activities in those days. Speaking of the Magna VFW, you may have noticed that the Post is remodeling exemplifies the lineman, factotum, and highest type of community service and involvement in Doc human concerns. Clark was one of the first to welcome me to Magna two years ago, which I appreciated, being a little uncertain of the reception I would receive as a new member of the community. Besides that, I understand he is one heckuva dentist. Congratulations Dr. Clark. One of the happiest men about town this week has been UP&Ls helpful trouble a National in a second 1951, Champion place winner in 1950, and a third place winner in 1952, and they were all won by the same shooter, a boy named Gordon Rowse of Ogden, Utah Home j had the sharp nament in which almost every state VFW sponsored a champion. You might be interested in knowing ahat and ng, and agates, When National School every vacant lot, and on any street corner a few years ago? Remember when each kid had his personal bag of taws, shooters Assistant Publisher and playground, galssies? M. GLEN ADAMS again. Reminiscing Whatever happened to the marble games that were played on every school steelies, J. HOWARD STAHLE Publisher Managing Editor Editor MAGNA TIMES shooter, general Bob Rushton who is Shorty extremely proud of his number one son, Troy, who just received his Eagle award at a Court of Honor in Herriman on March 23. Number two son Ryan receives his second class badge at the same time while Dad, Mom and both Grandparents were in attendance. Daughter Shelley is also walking on air after Bingham won its first Cl; ass AAAA basketball title. Shelley is a member of the Bingham Drill Team. My closing remark for this week is very brief. The way to get ahead is to use it. UTAH POWER AND LIGHT'S Jim Russell has always been in the thick of things as he was in 1951 when he escorted the national VFW marble tournament winner, Gordon Rowse, to the various tournies. Here young Rouse gets ready to try out the new motor bike he was given as national champion, as Jim looks on. HAVE A GRIPE? Write a letter to the editor Beginning in the Spring of when motorists request emergency assistance over the C.B. Channel 9, they have a good chance of being answered directly by a Utah Highway Patrolman or other law enforcement officer. Utah is the third state in the nation to be accepted into the National Emergency Aid Radio Plan (NE.A.R.). The 1978 session of the DeGRAFFAssociates 1978, 5486 South 4220 West Kearns, Utah 841 18 Utah apLegislature propriated approximately I ill iU $32,000 to the Utah Highway Patrol for the purchase of C.B. equipment. Through the use of these funds the Highway Patrol will begin to install C.B radios in all vehicles and C B. monitors in each of the fourteen manned Port of Entry stations and communication centers. In addition, othe law enforcement agencies in Utah may receive Federal Highway Safety grants for this same purpose. e The impetus for participation in the N E.A R. plan came as a result of previous experimental use of C.B. equipment in selected fleet vehicles. The value of such equipment in terms of illi rarer? full-scal- TWO AND THREE BEDROOM RAMBLERS AND SPLITS monitoring in program. late 1976, the Beginning Utah Highway Patrol officially authorized full use of C B. equipment by the With the installation of a teletype machine coupled to a telephone in the offices of Utahs Senators, the deaf community is now able to speak directly to the Senators or their staffs. The equipment allows a deaf person to dial the offices on the telephone, then instead of talking by sound (most deaf people do not speak by using the voice) they talk by printing on the teletype. The message is then printed on the machine in the Senator's office. Dishwasher, disposal, range, fully carpeted. interest 966-145- 1 The equipment was placed h in the offices for a trial basis. Both Senator Garns and Senator Hatchs staffs were pleased with the communication possibilities that have opened up because of the installation The Senatorial staffs have stated that deaf people are always welcome to call and they will extended every effort to help them in the same manner one-mont- 5486 South 4220 West u i 1 that are received by officers while they are in their patrol cars. Specially appointed Highway Patrolmen in all areas of the state will begin contacting the many efficient Troopers. Subsequently, over 130 Troopers purchased and installed CB radios in their vehicles at their own expense. The personal initiative of the Troopers immediately resulted in a more effective motorist aid system In one instance alone, the C B report of a multifatal accident resulted in the saving of some 20 minutes in critical response time. C.B.s in adition their regular radio equipment, enforcement By using to officers will be able to crease the in- listening coverage of the C.B. Channel which is officially 9, reserved by the FCC for motorist aid and emergency use only. The C.B. equipment will also enable a faster emergency response to those requests for help Deaf May Call Senators 7200 West 3600 South Qualify Utah Housing Program - 63s quick response to emergency situations proved to be immeasurable, thus leading to a comprehensive C.B. they have helped hearing for constitutents years. The many trial period for the communication been has equipment one-mon- provided temporarily by the Utah State Board of Educations Division of Rehabilitation Services, and the Utah Association for the Deaf. Dr. Robert G. Sanderson, Utah State Board of Educations Coordinator, Services to the Deaf said, The privilege of by telephone with politicians to convey feelings of approval or disapproval or to seek guidance or information has long been accepted by members of the hearing community as normal and routine. Now, deaf people can enjoy this same distinct American right now volunteer clubs monitor the emergency Channel 9 in courage their and coordinate of the N.E A those groups. order to enparticipation the operation R. plan with who Public Notice Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education of the Granite School District at its office, 340 East 3545 South, up to 5:30 p m., April 18 1978, for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, and services for the construction of a new Cyprus High School Auxiliary Gymnasium Addition and Science Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. Bids will be publicly opened and read in the auditorium of the Administration Office Building, 340 East 3545 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, at 5:30 p m., April 18, 1978 The right is reserved by the Board of Education to reject any and all proposals. A certified or cashier's check or bid bond of not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, drawn payable to the order of the Board of Education of Granite School District, shall accompany the bid. This check or bid bond of the accppted bidder shall be forfeited in case he fails or refuses to enter into the contract or furnish the 100 percent performance bond, and 1200 percent material and labor payment bond as required by the owner and the State of Utah. All general contractors will be required to submit with their bid a list of the subcontractors which they propose to use. Said listing shall be categorized as specified, and shall include a specific bid price from each subcontractor included on the list. A subcontractor as an alternate may package categories resulting in a deduction to the bid. After the bid opening, the General Contractor may not, without the specific written consent of the office of Administrative Services of the Granite School District, alter the subcontractors identified on the bid list. All laborers, workmen, mechanics, and apprentices to be employed on this projecty shall be paid not less than the general prevailing wage rates as determined by the Industrial Commission of Utah as set forth in the schedule shown in the Contract Documents. The Owner shall enter into only one contract for the construction of the project. The successful bidder, to be known as the General Contractor, shall have the responsibility for proper execution of all work contracted by him. Instructions, plans and specifications and proposal blanks will be on file in the office of Burtch W. Beall, Jr., Architect, 2188 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106, where they may be consulted or secured telephone for the purpose of bidding. A deposit of $100,00 will be required to guarantee return of said plans. Said deposit will be refunded provided the plans and specifications are returned to the Architect in good order within ten days following receipt of proposal. 466-130- Briant G. Badger Business Administrator, Treasurer Board of Education Granite School District and privilege through the use of the same telephone that hearing people use. Date of publication: March 1978. 30, 1978, April 6, and April 13, |