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Show The Mt. Pleasant Pyramid Ptigo Eight February 26, 1976 436-029- Open letter Reader points to favorable side of school Moroni R'EATH DRAPER Open letter Dear Editor: 8 Blackham were Mr. and Mrs. Phylis Irons had a nice trip interesting visiting Stephen Rose and children from Orem. recently. She motored to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lee AnBountiful and in company with her daughter Mrs. Connie derson and son Karl spent the Westfal and her daughter Staci weekend with their parents Mr. they went on to Lewiston, Utah. and Mrs. Donnell Henroid and There they visited with another Mrs. Ralph (Hazel) Anderson. daughter and family Sue Ann Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nielson and Gary Johnson and children and children Jared and Kellie Brad and Rodney. Gary spent from Roosevelt were here for the some time in Yellowstone Nat'l weekend at the home of his Park snowmobiling. While Gary Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ray was there the ladies toured the parents Nielson. They all attended the Cache Valley Cheese Factory in farewell in Wales for Dorothy's Smithfield and visited the sister nad Mr. and husband, Hardware Ranch in Hyrum Mrs. Vern West. They have been Canyon with Ivan and Mary called to the New Zealand Turnbow, and saw the elk that Temple. are fed at this ranch. Then back Mr. and Mrs. John Lamont to Bountiful but due to the snow Blackham and children storm, had to wait an extra day before returning home. Wayne, Mathew and Angie of Salt Lake City spent the Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nielson weekend with his parents Mr. had their children, Robert, and and Mrs. Lamont Blackham, Doras and Helen, Leon, Bonnie, Sue and Bryant. Christine, Lori and Kevin of Salt Lake City with them a recent weekend to help celebrate. James and Hannah Nielson Clarence and Bessies birthdays had as Sunday visitors their are just two days apart so they grandson Mr. and Mrs. Don had them together. Their Davis and children from Orem. children brought the food and all had dinner at their home in Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bailey were Mr. Moroni. and Mrs. Gayle Bailey from Salt Visitors for the weekend at Lake City. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay and some There has been much said about the adverse side of the Junior High School and it's teachers. I would like to comment on the favorable side of our Junior High and it's teachers -and there is one. One teacher, in particular, I know about from fact, not from heresay. This teacher was accused of two things. The one deserves no comment. The other - that he was a boring teacher. After this subject was brought up he asked some of his students what "boring" meant to them. Their reply. "Something that isn't fun. There are some things in life that will always be boring to ' those who can't cope with it. To others, these same things will be fascinating and interesting. Some of this teacher's former students have gone into the field of mathematics because of his interesting teaching and in- fluence. Some has told him he has helped them understand math, for the first time in their lives. Many parents have voiced their thanks to him for the help he has given their children. He has recieved a "Teacher of the Day" award because of his being a "cooperative, pleasant, energetic, and efficient person who makes an outstanding contribution to school, community, and nation. No parent has visited this teacher's classes or room! Perhaps this is because this teacher has no room. Mo6t of his classes are too large for the only available room so he must use any class room that is not being used at that hour. After each class he must quickly put what things he can in his brief case and try to get to the next class room before his students do. Time to set up the overhead projector which is so good to use in explaining math - none. It is too large to move in a hurry. Time to help a student who needs help after class - none. He needs to get to that next class which may be in another building. Mathematics believe it. is learned, other things, by among repetition. The same principles that are taught in grade school are repeated in junior high and again in high school. This teacher does drill and drill and drill. He repeats the same rules over and over. That is how it is learned and not always can numbers be made exciting. I thought school was for learning. If so, in no way can it ail be fun. Our children will find that things will quite often be "something that isnt fun. Life isn't. I hope there won't be a divorce in the Madsen family. My husband doesnt know I have written this article. Dawn Madsen. school board alternatives Dear Editor: I am writing in regard to the school board meeting held Thurs. Feb. 19, 1976. Tom Mower presented his ideas and proposals for solutions in an exceptional manner. The Superintendent said that most of the people there, were there only because they had someone stir them up. I disagree with this statement wholeheartedly. Those people were there to show their concern with the conditions in the junior high and in our school district. were these tinually frustrated by the attitudes of that board. So many times I wanted to ask these men if they didn't care what was happening in our schools. simply couldnt Do you know what it takes to qualify as a candidate for the school board? It requires a 65.00 bill to register with the county clerk. There are no rules or guidelines to the type of educational background for this job. Dr. Speakman asked of the advancement of our students compared with the national average above the grade school level. In my opinion, both of Reader views Time to write any thing on the board - none. The teacher whose room it is already has material written on the board. A place for charts or displays none. English or science or algebra is already there. A bulletin board or area for students to display their work -none. For the same reason. I member, I suggested in January that the board visit the schools. There was continual opposition, until finally in May, we visited the schools. All of them in one day. We visited ML Pleasant and Spring City Elementaries after the schools were closed for the day. completely whitewashed by the superintendent. We need desperately to organize a concerned parent group to see that the items of of Mr. recommendation Mowers are implemented. He had many good points. The superintendent said that only five were worth consideration. Lets as concerned parents get behing this and work to implement these five programs. This at least would be a beginning. We have problems, this no one will deny, even the board members. I served on the school board for two years and was con Why are parents and concerned citizens put down and ridiculed by those in authority because they want to see things changed for the betterment of education in our schools? As the man from Richfield was speaking and telling of the great qualifications of a board I suggested that all the principals be moved to new assignments. The reaction from the senior board member was "You cant do that. The people would never stand for it! Do the people really object to change? I am convinced that a change is most of the time for the better. Large stores shift their managers on a regular basis. Why should our schools be different? The best way, I am convinced will be by the Concerned Parent Council because until our board recognizes there are definite problems nothing will be done. Kristy Jensen Wales LUCY DYF farewell testimonial was at the ward chapel in sacrament meeting for Vern and Lamone West who L.D.S. are leaving for an mission to New Zealand to work in the temple there. The opening prayer was by a brother Bill Lamb. Two songs were sung by a trio composed of their three sisters Jane Thomas, Vivian Fox and Dorothy Nielson. Talks were by President and sister Black of the Manti Temple. Lamone and Vern and Bishop Raymond Anderson. The closing prayer was by a nephew, Mike Bailey. Saturday a family dinner and party was held at the ward cultural hall in honor of the Wests. AH the brothers and sisters of Lamone, Arden, Bill Lamb, and Jane Thomas, of Wales, Vivian Fox of Orem, Bertha Olsen of Spring City, Ruth Coombs of Provo, Dorothy Nielson of Moroni, were all there with their families to make a A held Sunday evening 436-847- 4 last meeting were read by secretary Mathel Anderson. A letter from Central Camp president Kate Carter and one from County Camp president LaRue Seeley were read. Two daughters who are in the process of 0o Ke tv fou. oft getting their registration papers were welcomed into the camp they are Anita Lamb and Mary Davis. Lucy Dye read a history of her grandmother Eliza Snyder Johnson an interesting lesson on the experiences of Six Pioneer Women was given by Eunice Rees. Refreshments were served by Theo to 12 members. In attendance were Theo Lamb, Lucy Dye, Ona Anderson, Alasca Davis, Mary Davis, Mathel Anderson, Jane Thomas, Eunice Rees, Alberta Lamb. Myrtle Rees, Marie Thomas, Anita Lamb. total of 78. The School Sunday organization was reorganized Sunday evening at sacrament meeting. Vern West was, released as president with Alma Thomas and David C. Rees as counselors. Reed Thomas is the new president with Alma Thomas and Daivd C. Rees his counselors. Mr. and Mrs., Douglas Lamb had her brother and his wife Clem and Dorothy Walker of Soda Springs, Idaho visit Monday and Tuesday with them then they went to the southern part of the state for a trip. They returned Friday and spent two more days visiting here with the Lambs and another sisters family Mathel and LaRay Anderson. Douglas and Irene Lamb and children of Payson came Saturday to visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lamb. They stayed over to Sunday evening to attend the farewell of LaMone and Vern cousins West. Coalbed Camp of D.U.P. held its meeting at the home of Theo Lamb Thrusday afternooa The meeting was conducted by Captain Lucy Dye. Prayer was by Ona Anderson. Two songs "The Daughters of Utah Pioneers; and Mothers Old Red Shawl. were sung, led by Jane Thomas, accompanied by Eunice Rees. The minutes of the What are those brown spots on my hands? You may think theyre just big freckles, or sun spots. Maybe somebody told you they were "liver spots. But theyre most likely age spots. Do you have to put up with age spots? The answer is no. You can fade age spots with Esoterica Medicated Cream. Esoterica works because it goes below the skin surface. Esoterica stops excess pigmentation, so the spot fades. If you use Esoterica daily as directed, you should see a clearer, skin tone in more youthful-looking six weeks. Fade age spots with Esoterica: i Tnn9 March 1 at 2 p.m. on Monday the Canal Creek Camp of the DUP will meet at the home of Mrs. Faun Christensen for the March meeting. The family of Odell Blain observed his birthday, February 20, Mrs. Blain served a birthday dinner to Carl, Tessie and their daughter Jodie and Mr. Blain. A daughter Mrs. Lila Davis of Salt Lake City and a son Dwane Blain and family called to wish him birthday greetings. Mrs. Yvonne Howell and children, Kathy, Kerry, Lorraine and Blake of Manti visited Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Vero Aiken. Elder Allen Rasmussen recently returned from the New Zealand Mission was the speaker for the Sunday (Jew cop LAZ&E sacrament services. Elder Rasmussens brother Dell Ray Rasmussen sang a vocal solo accompanied by his wife. They are from Provo with Elder Rasmussen and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Parley Rasmussen of Orem. Another brother Philip his with Marsha wife children Rasmussen and Mathew and Jon of Springville accompanied them here. Thev all visited later at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schofield. Parley is a brother of Henry and 43 SuCW2flT573' c ivTH&sr c pv tXX7rcOJJ 5cD AT A&d Tb T7a, Z9 FeB -- 1,1 MlUMtMDUraNa k! 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Mr. and Mrs. Leo Osborne and their children Lyle, Laura Lee, Lance and Lorette of Nephi visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Virgus Osborne and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Osborne, I MhiOAItMAUPON Gold MeoAL FUURIOfei ?? wtr fctotr goep AT A&W Ft&TOU 77a. Ce35 O'Z) Rose. Sandy and Shawn. in the Sunday 2 1 OS) Jf |