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Show 2A The Summit County Bee Friday, December 7, 1990 As JIAL PAGE Letters to the Editor Top of the News "The Summit County Bee" (UPSP 66820) le published weekly for $12.00 per yeer In Summit County end $18.00 per year by Wave Publishing, Inc., 675 West 100 South, Heber City, UT 84032. Second class postage paid at Coalville, UT 84017 post office. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to: The Summit County Bee, Coalville, UT 84017. POSTAL IDENTIFICATION NO. 525640 RICHARD M. and SUSAN Publishers Letters 1, and Friday Readers Views F. BUYS Shirley B. Phelps, EdltorCoalvllle Office Manager Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 336-550- 9-- 4 letten to the Editor, b a coftimn for tbc pMc to voice Mr opinion. 2 Sharon Pace, Bessie Russell, Kamas Office Manager Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9 Dorothy Cummings, 783-438- 7, 9-- Mm to the EdHor miKt be wbnMted prior to TiKMiay noon, and mutt bear the rignataic; till Mine and ad-dName mint be printed or letter bat may be withheld for Mcaiily icaton. Witten are Kmitcd one letter in two week. Meue no cndorcemcat letter, frefcience wfl be given to (hort typewritten (double (paced) letter, permitting me of writer' name. AH letten (object to condensation. Mai toe HNTOR, Boa 7, CoaMSe, UTAH 8401 7. 336-223- 4 783-265- Top of The News Attention: Renewals To The Summit (punty Bee Attention: All renewals to The Summit County Beejhmud reach the Coalville or Kamas Office by the third Friday of die month to kero your Bee from being cancelled by the computer. We need your renewalby mis betime in order to get your name on the renewal list and keep you from us help you. ing cancelled. Thanks for helping ' As I See Drug Free It by Shirley ) ) . Dec. 7, 1941 is a day many of us know exactly where we were and what we were doing, even after 49 years. It was a Sunday morning, so most families were complete and ac-- 1 cording to time changes, were either in church or getting ready, or just coming home when it came over the radio, no TV then, that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The American Navy took a savage beating, only saving from damage or destruction the ships that were out at sea. Also many airplanes and airfields and fuel and equip-- I ment went up in flames. The most tragic loss was the hundreds of sailors who were unprepared and went down with their ships or was killed on land. Also many civilians lost their lives. This was a great tragedy for the United States, and in my understanding of history, the only time the United States has been attacked by a foreign country. statements came from this Many slogans and war. Probably the first was President F. D. Roosevelts "a day that will j go down in infamy and others such as "Remember Pearl Harbor," "V for victory," "D Day" when Normandy was invaded by the U.S., to en ( , name just a few. Rumors were that the United States government had been warned I about the possibility of an attack by the Japanese, but turned a deaf ear ( and was so poorly prepared that if the Japanese had been more aware, ( they could have penetrated any of the mainland of America without any ( Community Corner On June 26, a group of concerned citizens in the Kamas valley agreed to implement a program known as "Safe Homes." A mailing was sent to each hone giving each parent the opportunity use of alcohol and other drugs. 3) Work to prevent the abuse of prescribed or drugs by youth in our home and on our property. 4) Not allow parties or gatherings in our home when we are not to participate. A follow up notice has also been included in die telephone bills. This program was also discussed briefly in the program titled "When Drugs Hit Hone" held at the high school on Oct 25. present 5) Encourage the use of appropriate discipline in dealing with offenders. A list of those who agree with All parents are asked to sign a. pledge and agree to: 1) Cooperate with schools, law enforcement, and young people to ' the above pledge will be made available to parents in Kamas Valley. If you haven't joined this program and would like to, write to the: Kamas Valley Community Coalition, Box S02, Oakley, UT create a healthy atmosphere in which the use of alcohol and other drugs is not acceptable. 2) Work to prevent the illegal 84055. resistance. The younger generations do not understand the fear and suspicions in ! our hearts when we hear of foreign countries, especially the Japanese j buying businesses like most of the major movie studios, hugh chunks' of our land, including recreation resorts, condos and developing compa- - ( nies. Yet some of us do "remember Pearl Harbor" and the terrible ( destruciton that followed for four years with weapons and fighting strategies that had never been used before and an end that was too horri- ble for most of us to imagine. .. Now we have another possible war facing us, that if it materializes, could make the preceding ones appear tame in comparison. Some of our I local young men and women are already stationed a few miles from ( what could be the front line and more are scheduled to follow. Many are divided on their feelings to the things the government is doing and only time will prove who is right and what can the rest of j us do? Be prepared for anything and pray that die leaders of die nations of the world can made decisions with their minds and their hearts that will bring peace to the world without having a second Pearl Harbor. . i Just Thoughts My Corner by Howard Stephenson The November elections were a surprise for even those who thought they knew Utah politics. There were probably more upsets this year fact that nobody knows exactly than in the Republican sweep of r , what happened or why. This uncer1978. tainty produces a quiet nervousness g Several politicians in politicians who will spend the from county governments, school next four yean doing whatever they boards, and legislative districts were can to keep from getting sacked in the next election. rejected in their bids for as Utah voaters seemed to say, The Utah Legislature will have "Anybody but die incumbents." many new races in January. New Politic an parties seemed to have legislative leaden on both sides of less clout in this election than ever the aisle and in both houses have before. Legislative districts and already been seated. Who knows, counties that had been Republican die coining session may be as surstrongholds suddenly voted Demoprising as the elections. Scratch ballotcrat, and With all the issues facing Utah ing seemed to be the order of the taxpayers in the coining year, we numerous could do with some pleasant surday as voters crossed-ovtimes cm the same ballot. prises. I think we have as much It seemed to be more than a reason this year to expect positive "throw the rascals out" mentality: results from the legislature as we Several solid ever have. The 1990 elections proved that, legislators and county officials lost their seats, too. Apparendy, one once again, the only things certain voter's "fiscal conservative" is ' in life are death and taxes. long-sittin- fiscal-conservati- ve i year-to-ye- ar Foundation analysts point out that school enrollment growth usually is the result of two main factors: (1) the number of live births in the state and (2) the net migration to or from the state. Births in Utah declined during most bf the 1980s, dropping from 41,786 in 1980 to 35,541 in 1989. Because of a five to six year delay before births begin to be reflected in school enrollment data, the lower birth figures of the 1980s are just now showing up in reduced enrollments for the lower elementary grades. ' The Valley Lion's Club is sponsoring a Ham Shoot on Dec. IS fhwr new gun club facilities. Participants may shoot as many times as at they wish, but only one ham per shooter will be awarded. A practice shoot will be available at the other trap house. tiM MMR Vaccinations Offered To Kindergarten Students The Utah State Health Department has recommended that the measles, kindermumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination be repeated for this year be will students required Next kindergarten students. entering year garten by State Law to have a second measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination. To comply with this recommendation. Summit County Health Department will be holding a clinic for the MMR vaccination for kindergarten students along with their monthly immunization clinic. The day and times far both clinics are Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. to 4 pm. Summit County Health Department, ext 350. No appointment necessary. Hoytsville First Ward Christmas Party to be held in Hoytsville Cultural Hall Dec 15 at 6:30 p.m. Ham dinner. Primary children's program, and there is a good rumor that Santa Claus may End his way to die party for die group assembled. Come out and have a good time. Christmas program to be held Sunday, Dec. 23 at Hoytsville. North Summit Senior Citizen's Christmas Party Senior Citizen's Christmas Party and dinner to be held at the Coalville Utah Senior Citizen's Center (m Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. Reservations need lo be or Mick made and in by Dec. 12. Contact Delia Porter Griffith, 336-553-5, die or 12. have time a Come Dec. and out sign Ball, 336-227- 3 good by roster at Senior Center by Dec. 12. State Mandates Could Destroy School Improvement While national education goals hold great potential for improving America's schools, state officials must forego previous efforts to mandate school reform if improvement is to succeed. "After 214 years of nationhood, it's exciting to at long last have national education goals," said Timothy J. Dyer, executive director, National Association of Sec- From Utah May Have Reversed in 1990 on Kamas Lion's Club Sponsoring Ham Shoot , Utah Foundation Reports: de Coalville City will conduct a Special City Council Meeting on Monis in regards day, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the City Hall. This special meeting for the Grant Mrantainlands 1991 the appliorion for to a public hearing tank and waterline facility. and well storage a of culinary project Christmas Party For Hoytsville First Ward somebody else) "rascal." Probably the most positive thing to come out of the election was the er They, too, left their Christmas cards too late, a procrastinated postal deed. The line stretched long, way up ahead. Now, that's what I call a stampede. on Coalville City Special City Council Meeting 336-445-1, vice-vers- a. Christmas Rush Hazel T. Marrot An improving economy may have reversed the of population that has plagued Utah during recent years. This was the opinion of Utah Foundation, the private research organization, and is based on an analysis of school enrollment trends in Utah. According to the Foundation analysis, the 1990 school enrollment data show a positive grade-to-graretention rale, indicating that Utah is now experiencing an influx of new population to the state. This follows a total net of more than 40,000 persons from the state between 1984 and 1989. Fall enrollments in the Utah public schools totaled 444,732 in 1990, an increase of 8,970 over the in1989 total. This crease was 85 percent higher than the estimate of 4,849 new students projected last February, when the 1990 Utah Legislature approved the school finance program for the 1990-9- 1 school year. Christmas Lighting Contest Kamas City will be having a Christmas lighting Contest for the inChristmas season. Homes and businesses may all enter. Everyone is in Kamas. the Christmas brightest vited to join in a giant effort to make dusk. The following prizes Judging will be Dec. 15. Turn the lights cm at will be given: first, $100; second, $50, and third, $25. Due to some have been used in years problems, the original Christmas decorations that w.inHes lights across the streets and etc. This used. will be not past , From Bessie's Collection If you look like your driver's license photo, then in all probability you need a vacation. Out-Migrati- on I See It enrollment Year-to-ye- ar perience serious labor shortages. A number of national companies are recognizing these trends and have established new operations in the state to take advantage of this labor supply. A total of 33,000 new jobs were created in Utah over the past changes in the upper elementary grades, the middle schools, and the 12 months. The Oct 22, 1990 issue of Forhigh schools still are rising. tune magazine designated Salt Lake The report notes that as the enrollment bulge works its way City as the best plaice in the nation through the public school system, to do business in the 1990s. The there will be increased pressure on article cited the availability of a higher education in the state. For plentiful, high quality, and relalabor supply as the tively example, the 1990 fall enrollments at Utah's public colleges and unimajor reasons for the number one versities rose by 6,541 students, an ranking. It is expected that the increase of more than 8 percent number of high school graduates in from the 1989 fall enrollment total. Utah will increase by a third in the Projections made by tfie .decade of the 1990k. In 1990, school enrollments Foundation indicate that school enrole in 30 school districts and derollments will level off after 1993 clined in 10 districts. Most of the and then begin to decline throughout the remainder of the 190s, These projections, however, 'are based on continuation of the trends established over the past three yean. If Utah experiences a strong the projections may prove to be too I6w and the enrollment declines after 1993 may not actually materialise-- One brighi spot Rioted by the study is that the large school enrollments of the past are now producing a growing, workforce while many other areas of the county are beginning to ex low-co- st well-educat- increases continue to be along the Wasatch Front, in Park City, and 'in Washington County. Three districts (Davis, Granite, and Jordan) accounted for enrollment increases totaling 4,338 students, or 48 percent of the state total Percentagewise, the largest gain was recorded in the Park City School District (14.6 percent). This involved an increase year of 253 students during the Enrollments in die North Summit School District rose by 23 or 2.60 percent this year. Fall 1990 enrollments totaled 9U6 pupils, compared with 883 in 1989. Enrollments in the South Summit School District rose by 6 or 0.59 percent this year. Fall 1990 enrollments totaled 1,030 pupils, compared with 1,024 in 1989. ondary School Principals (NASSP), writing in a recent newsletter. "The Governors have very honestly and forthrightly approached this issue, recognizing how important education is to the welfare of each of our 50 states." Dyer fears, however, that as im- plementation begins this school year state officials will mandate actions to achieve reform. "If they do that, die goals wont be achieved," he predicted. "Mandates from on high have been tried for eras, and we all know they just drat work when it comes to human behavior and student performance. "You cannot mandate excellence; you must earn it!" Dyer points out that legislators and reguhdory bodies have mandated longer school years, longer school days, and more graduation requirements since the early 1980s to meet the call for school reform. Those mandates, however, did not lead to increased achievement by students. "Mandates do hot produce increased student learning, and we must understand that if we expect the goal process that we are now entering to be successful" the NASSP CEO said. "We will not achieve our goals unless there is involvement at the building level and the district level and unless principals are given the freedom and authority to lead their schools to higher levels of performance. This reform movement is different than almost any we have ever had, for the nuyor portion of it is focused at the local level the - school site. "Let) hope as we start developing strategies for national education excellence, that we don't fall into die trap of believing tint mandates make a real difference. If we dot this movement will go the route of so many others. And, a big difference will exist this time our nation, our standard of living, our quality of life could be the ultimate - WHY GO GHIHIS? ed EDO |