| Show tffhrvrrmi hs page 14 The Grantsville GAZETTE Wednesday February 17 1988 LETTER from p 6 regarding the "You’re in Charge" program that was presented to Grantsville Elementary Schools The writer suggests we as parents would be attending the program blind without prior knowledge of its contents Division of Family Services welcomes concerned individuals to preview the video and will make arrangements for working parents They will also provide written materials which cover the information presented These materials cover the questions we as parents may have regarding the video The following statistics were provided by Diane Nielson at Tooele Division of Family Services: In Tooele County there are between 20-3- 0 reported cases of child abuse or neglect monthly Of these five are substantiated for further action either by removal of the children criminal charges filed or family counseling The remainder mav be valid complaints however there may not be enough evidence to pursue or they may be a "one time” episode In 1985 Tooele County had 263 reported child abuse cases In the same year the state of Utah had 5127 children who were victims of physical sexual and emotional abuse and neglect In 1987 our state substantiated 1022 cases of sexual abuse "These children have been robbed of their childhoods and future" (Quoted from Gary Jensen of Protective Services Special Division for Utah DFS) We as parents have the right to be involved in our children’s education to ask questions and to be aware of materials being presented to them But our children have the right to 'have alternatives to child abuse other than violence against themselves ' Our community is not immune to this violence Eighty-fiv- e percent of offenders are not strangers but were known to the children and their families Twenty-seve- n percent were members of the immediate household I strongly urge parents to preview programs such as "You’re in Charge" and to ask questions before they make public accusations against the schools and the program’s contents Sincerely Jannette Long must strengthen our social security system and care for the aged - We must make the sacrifices necessary to maintain a quality education for our children so that they can to develop the skills and the' wisdom consuccessfully face the future with BEGAUSaTHB PEOPLE KVMUSTlKNOWijBI Notice Mr Pat Sackett next Grantsville City Council will be held on Wednesday February 17 1988 at the City Hall 7 Park Street Grantsville Utah at 7:00 The Sackett appointed to BLM Council pin AGENDA: We fidence Mr McKay concluded "We can focus our attention on the concerns of people We can work together in ways which will build a society in which all of us are given an opportunity to share in the economic benefits and blessings of our country There is still time to make it right1 Tooele County Gunn McKay McKay has announced his for the US House of Representatives He said "I am running for this office because of my concern for our future - for our children's future - your future To secure a better future for ourselves and for our children: - We must emphasize traditional values which form the basis of a strong and caring society - We must take the steps necessary to secure good jobs for the people of this district Many people in this district are hurting The recent furloughs at Hill Air Force Base are but one example - We must balance our budget and live within our means Gunn Utah Wildlife Federation announces the recent appoint- 13-4- ment by Secretary of Interior Donald Hodel of Mr Pat Sackett current 2nd vice president UWF to the Bureau of Land Management’s Salt Lake District Advisory Council for a term of three years The purpose of the council is to - 16-7(- d) provide representative citizen council and advice to the Bureau District manager regarding planning and management of the public lands resources within the District Mr Sackett is excited about this opportunity to work with the Coundl and is hopeful that he can bring the sportsman’s point of view to the coun-- 1 cil Mr Sackett has a great love for tltt outdoors and strong concerns for our environment He is really looking ward to serving on this important ' Festival of the Arts -- ' Patricia Hunter ' Recorder A smile is a light in the window of the soul indicating that the heart is at home - McKay Announces Candidacy The Approval of minutes of previous meeting 2 McKay Johnson garbage service 3 Amendment to License Ordinance 2 Section regarding hours not permitted to sell beer 4 Amendment to Offenses - Miscellaneous Ordinance Section 16-- 6 regarding hours of sale of beer 5 Amendment to Offenses - Miscelin laneous Ordinance Section reference to using public billiard or pool tables on Sunday 6 Fire Chief North - Approval of expenditures for Fire Department 7 New business licenses 8 Swap meets 9 Clarify appointment to Tooele County Economic Development Board 10 Street lights on No Cooley Street U approve due bills 12 Petitions and communications 13 Other business for discussion 1 5 Remember no matter what field you are in a person can never be greater as a leader than he is as an individual i i members of the Tooele CommitteeFestival of the Arts say "Don’t be left out! It’s time to get your entries in for the Tooele County Festival of the Aits’ 1988 Festival" "How? Just send photos or slides of examples of your work to: Tooele County Arts Guild Inc PO Box 826 Tooele Utah 84074 Attn: Visual Arts Committee" Entries are due no later than March 31 and must include a stamped envelope for the return of photos or slides self-address- ed Committee members continued "This years' festival is scheduled for May 20 21 22 and will again be under the trees in Tooele City Park The fee for a booth space is' $5000 with no commissions chained You will be responsible for your own booth and display so be creative!" "This is Tooele County’s third festival and promises to be better than ever Be there! A booth space is 10’ by 10 and already has shade and live entertainment Come and be part of this event that gets better eveiy year” t DM kmow youn o The Tooele County Department of Health and Human Services provides AIDS' education through the Public Health Department The Health Educator and the Alcohol and Drug PreventionEducation specialist can provide you with the most current information about AIDS "AIDS is caused by a virus that does not survive well outside the body Hie virus is not spread by casual nonsexual contact This means that you cant catch AIDS from a cough a sneeze a handshake or a hug Nor can you catch it from the food you eat no matter who prepared or served that food You wont get AIDS by working closely with a who has the disease Nor co-wor- ker will you get it by having coffee going to lunch or sharing toilet facilities with that person" (American Red Cross) If you would like further information 11 oiuAIDS please call “WE CARE” MESSAGE OF A PUBLIC SERVICE Tooele County Health and Human Services : (District S-- T) 882-555- 0 extension |
