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Show -1- - utiMfm-u-Mi- 2A The Summit County Bee I N m II II -- I' nwUM. Friday, December 9, 1988 As I See It . j, Letters to the Editor Top of the News "Hie Summit County Bee (UPSP 66820) if pubMud weekly for $1100 per yew in Summit County and $10410 per yew by Wave Fub6iNng, Inc., 675 Wes 100 South, Hebcr City, UT 04032. POSTMASTER: Send changes to: The Summit County Bee, CodviRe. Utah 84017. Readers Views s POSTAL IDENTIFICATION NO. 525640 Dedicated to Serving Summit County RICHARD M. AND SUSAN F. BUYS Letters Publishers Shirley B. Phelps, EdltorCoaMlle Office Manager Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 5 Jackie Ball, North Summit Area Reporter, Bessie Russell, Kamas Office Manager Monday, Tuesday and Friday 4 9 Edie Mills, South Summit Reporter, 1 Amy Cowley, 336-550- 1, 9-- 336-539- Letter to the Editor, ii a nUumn tar the pubOc to voice their opinion. Letters to the Editor mut be Mbmitted prior to Tuesday noon, and must bear die signature, ful name and address. Names must be printed on fetters but may be withheld for security reasons. Writers are Imited one letter fat two weekf Please no endorsement letters. Preference wRI be given to short, typewritten (double spaced) letters, permitting use of writer's name. AO letters subject to condensation. MaO to: EDITOR, Bos 7, CoaMOe, UTAH 04017. 9-- 783-438- 7, Top of the News 783-240- 783-461- Remember To Pay Your Subscription Remember to pay for your subscription to The Summit to keep your County Bee by the last Friday of the month Bee from being canceled by the computer. ' Park City Community Clinic Services 1 by Otis G. by Shirley Where are all the jovial good cheers associated with the holidaj o or a cheery greeting ye season this year? I haven't heard a happy and already one week of December is past. For some reason. Summit County seems somber and grave and the' holidays are fast approaching. The Lion's Club have done their part with lights and decorations in Kamas and Coalville. A few of the homeowners have their homes twinkling with lights. Some businesses have decorated their buildings, inside and out, with tinsel and streamers and painted windows. The post office has suggested early mailing of packages and cards, and the radio is broadcasting I ho-h- beautiful Christmas music. The stores long ago brought out the Christmas toys and gifts we might choose from this year. TV has been plugging every kind of gadget and toy, trying to tempt us to buy from them. But it seems all is for naught. In trying to appraise this "down" feeling. I've found a few tilings that are happening that could account for a depressed feeling. First, we have a very serious trial going on in Coalville that affects all of Summit County. Our communities are not ready to have crimes such as these even though it is becoming more common. The shooting of a person and blowing up church buildings in our midst is not something any of us want to get used to. The seriousness an solemnity is not conductive with the season. There is always sickness and death facing all of us. These things are with us always and is no respector of seasons. Some are out of jobs or far from families and loved ones. Many are facing a bleak Christmas because of finances. There are difficult times that don't seem to go away, but only multiplies during the holidays. A pessimist can always find situation after situation to bring on a big, bad case of depression. But an optimist looks at the other side. The Marion Stake Center , has been rebuilt; probablybettfcr thhii'evtf, 2ntiTk b&rigused again-.-'-- " Thank goodness, we have a system that allows our courts to proceed in a legal way, and to take care of perpetrators of crimes and provide security for all of us. Sickness and death comes to everyone. We are blessed when we have another birthday. Each one has some handicaps to overcome, and we are usually able to adjust and live fairly well balanced lives, and usually we can find jobs, eventually getting on top again, and proceed with our lives after bad times. We have much to be cheerful about. We have some much needed ) moisture already and hope for more. The economy could be better, but it is better than a few months ago. We have a mqjor employer, Luca! Western, building in our County, and there are other possibilities of jobs nearby. Though we have a few aches and pains, there are others who have many more. We are living in a beautiful area, where white, frosty trees make a beautiful picture against bright, blue skies. We may have a little fog, but I haven't heard that we are in danger of pollutants in every breath we take. We are a hardy people, we must be to withstand our cold temper-atuare- s. Pink cheeks and a red nose is a sign of a healthy resident in So what's a nice person like me doing in a place like this? Funny, I've answered that query before. It was back when the company transferred us to New York. I didn't want to go, sure my family would be mugged by the Mafia. Well, I never even saw a Mafian that I know of. Likewise, I didn't want to come to Utah, and get knocked off by "those polygamists" about whom I'd also been forewarned. But to answer the question, what am I doing here? Well, I'm enjoying life. There are few deciduous trees, but the mountains are mqjestic. And while I still miss the rhododendrons, they can't hold a candle to the masses of wildflowers in the canyons in the spring. And the Cardinals that once came to my feeder? Well, now the meadowlark serenades me from the top of a nearby gatepost and a pair of Golden Eagles soar high and free in the dear, smogless sky. As for the polygamists, I don't know any, but I have met a lot of nice people. In spite of a reluctance to step into the unknown, I find it refreshing to expand my horizons and learn new things about new pie. Anyway, everybody was a newcomer to somewhere once upon a time. The folks on my street are a diversified lot; many are ranchers, others commute and make their living in the city, and most are open and friendly, too busy with constructive work to be troublemakers. I am often asked about the SingerSwapp fiasco. I don't know. The picture is too broad for anybody's full comprehension. Violence is never justified, nonetheless it is a reality we are forced to deal with. A bent toward violence is one symptom of a social disease and we are all tainted; it isn't unique to this community. I think the law enforcement agency did the best they could in a tentatively explosive situation. There were after alt, innocent victims on both sides, and the arm of law must maintain a semblance of authority or we'd have total chaos. It strikes me as quite an embarrassing SituAtibh for all humanity, having been confronted by our very limited power. We were between a rock and a hard place, and perhaps we'll continue to be buffaloed by circumstances beyond our controL At any rate, violence is intolerable in a civil society arid I trust the courts of justice will mete out proper and prescribed discipline to the offenders. It does make me a little nervous, however, knowing that offenders sometimes go free on technicalities, but that's another skeleton in our system's closet So again, what's a nice person like me doing in a place like this? Enjoying life, yes; but also assuming responsibility for creating and maintaining an environment I can enjoy. Harry Reasoner, are you listening? "There's no place Just like this place Anywhere near This place So this must be the place." Without apology, I call it home. .... Old Eyeglasses Needed The Coalville Lion's Gub has been asked to participate in an Eyeglass Drive. The Lion's Gub needs your help in. collecting old lenses and frames. The Lions have as their main priority, "Eye Sight Preservation." Lion's Clubs, nationally as well as internationally check the eyes of students and disadvantaged persons and furnish glasses as needed. Containers will be placed in stores and collected by the local Lions. Many households have old glasses that can be used in this worthwhile project This project will continue for several weeks. Let's help the local Lions as well as helping some person improve their vision. Lions Sponsor Christmas Lighting Contest The Coalville Lions Gub is planning to extend their Christmas Lighting Program this year. Prizes will be given to the three homes selected by the judges. The areas and cities qualified will be Coalville, Echo, Henefer, Hoytsville and Wanship. The judging will be selected by Dec. 11 so that the pictures of the winning selections may appear in The Summit County Bee on Dec. 16. The judging will be based on innovation and appearance. This lighting program will add to the holiday season and hopefully will bring recognition to the entire area. program originated five years ago in response to a need caused by growing unemployment in Summit and Wasatch Counties. is sponsored by the Park City Ecumenical Council of Churches. Families needing assistance may apply at Summit County Health Departments or the Utah State Department of Social Services. If you would like to provide a most needed item of clothing.for a child or a most desired toy or other item, please call Evelyn Richards, 5 or your local Health Department 649-746- Disabled Ski Teaching Clinics Park City Handicapped Sports Association will conduct instructorvolunteer training clinics in various techniques of disabled skiing. Qinics will be at Park City Ski Area on Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18. Each day will offer a different technique, you may attend one or all four days. The cost is $20 per day (lift included). PSIA credit is available. 1 Please contact for further information or to register. - 649-399- Special Olympics Basketball Team Park Gty Handicapped Sports Association is sponsoring a Special Olympics basketball team. Former pro basketball star, Lou Hudson will coach the team on Fridays, beginning Dec. 2 continuing through Jan. 28, 1989. The team is for mentally handicapped youth and adults (ages 14 plus) from tiie Summit County and Heber Gty area. Further infhrmatinn can be obtained by calling 1 Summit County Planning Commission Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Summit County Planning Cnmmiarinp will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Summit County Courtroom, County Courthouse, Coalville. The proposed agenda is as follows: Southwest Bank, Michael Riley Continue review for extension of the Gass 2 Development Permit for Sun Peak, a large-rea- le master planned equestriaitfrecreation community. (Location - Sections 25, 26 and 36 Township 1 So. Range 3 E. and Sections 30 and 31 Township 1 So. be- -, R4EELB&M.) Action Snowmobile, Ken Myers Request for renewal of a conditional use permit for seasonal snowmobile rentals 14 mile west of the U.S. 40 and State Highway 248 intersection. (Southwest Quarter, Section 35 Township 1 South, Range 4 East SLB&M.) y Commission and Staff Review of Development Code revisions. - that they could. Always a Mystery Hazel T. Marrott I'm one of those who never knows, what's in the chocolate that I 1. Kamas Council Meeting Just Thoughts From Bessie's Collection of people have gone further than they thought they could 649-399- Kamas Gty will hold its regular Council meeting Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The agenda will be posted in die Gty HalL many hazards. Though we are all busy at this time of the year, wc can take the time to whistle a Christmas tune, smile at everyone we meet and try to remember to spread some holiday cheer this year. A lot Sub-For-San-ta Sub-For-Sa- Summit County. The most populace part of our County, Park City, is estactic over the snow,and the people coming from far and near to enjoy the skiing. In turn, this helps the entire County. Even if we have a few cars on the roads, bumper to bumper traffic is unheard of in our communities making driving a real joy without too I cause someone else thought 1 Sub-For-San- ta The 1 i : fit Goldie's Gleanings As I See It ' The Park Gty Community Clinic is a non-profamily planning and reproductive health program. Services include physical exams, pap tests, pregnancy testing, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, counseling and education, and contraceptive supplies. Examinations are performed by a nurse practitioner. Costs are determined by family income. All services are confidential. Services are provided Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in Park Gty and in Kamas Wednesday afternoons. Evening appointments are also available. For an appointment or further information, call 649-598- 9. ; i chose. The National Association of Secondary School Principals Suggests Greater Involvement in Decision Making Classroom teachers should have greater involvement in decisions that impact student teaming, but not at the expense of effective leadership. That's the advice of the chief executive officer of the nation's largest school administrator organization. "Empowering teachers and prin- cipals by giving more control to individual schools is a solid concept," contends Scott Thomson, executive director. National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). "It increases initiative and deflects bureaucratic inertia with a strong sense of personal ownership." He made his comments in an editorial in the monthly newsletter sent to NASSFs 40,000 members. "School site management and reflect naivete about the requirements of leadership both in theory and practice. They show a shallow understanding of modern management Unfortunately, some advocates also appear more interested in decision, the 'professionalization' naked power than in school imthat comes with greater autonomy provement" and independence, are all pieces of d For empowerment the picture." to work, everyone concerned must Thomson questioned whether have a common set of values and some proponents of empowerment goals, according to Thomson. are naive about leadership or are inTeachers cannot seek to control a teacher empowerment, as concepts, should be two sides of the same coin. The granting of authority to individual schools, the involvement of department chairs and teachers in school-base- terested in grabbing power. few preferred areas and leave the test "Sometimes the advocates of to administrators. Teachers should greater muscle for teachers push ;be empowered, but not teacher beyond these concepts toward a unions. "The first step for school imbadly disguised power grab, resulting in rhetoric about lead teachers' provement is to create goals and or teacher committees literally run- working conditions agreed upon by ning the school. These proponents principals and teachers," he wrote. "Attention must be devoted to finding and supporting common values, not simply to designing organizational structures. If the school district and teachers find themselves at loggerheads on major issues, forget about implementing empowerment." Taking a cue from Glenn Jeffrey, director of organization develop- ment at Pillsbury Corporation, Thomson reported that successful, institutions empowerment-oriente- d require three key items: purpose, buy-iand teamwork.. Everyone must understand tan support the enterprise's purpose, but it doesn't stop there. purpose of the institution," according to the editorial. "The two goals portant both for the welfare of the organization and for the of the individual." Thomson encouraged principals to move ahead with focal school site management and teactfor' Em- should be. mutually reinforcing. Group commitment must be made to new performance norms as they evolve in the organization. "Any person who cannot buy powerment projects. into the purpose of the reorganiza"Just make sure they have all the tion, or whose personal goals are in tanks connected and in place before conflict with the purpose of the or-- 1 they launch the ship, he wrote. ganization, should be counseled out "Otherwise, it will spring some sewith compassion. This step is im rious leaks and sink." ' 71 n, : "Individuals should expect to integrate their personal commitment and professional growth with the 4 A |