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Show Matheson Tells PHS Seniors Preparation For Jobs Imperative Predicting that graduating seniors will be competing for jobs in no-longer-rural areas of Utah along with applicants from Colorado, Arizona and other states and even with .-job-jseekers from foreign countries such as Japan, England and Spain, Governor Scott Matheson outlined for Panguitch area students his idea of the Utah of the future. Stating that he felt that "Ken-necott and the mining industries will never get back to where they were" and that "Utah's chief industries are now aero space firms," the governor said that "Utahns will have to make competitive choices of where and what they want to be." The governor, always in demand as a popular speaker, said there seems to be fewer requests for his services as a speaker since his decision not to run again for governor. The governor appeared relaxed and comfortable in returning to Garfield County where he has visited before as he spoke to students from Panguitch Middle and High Schools Monday afternoon at their gym following lunch with Panguitch Elementary School students at their school cafeteria. The governor recounted his trip to Cannonville several years ago to dedicate that town's new community center. Sudden winds had Governor Scott Matheson was presented with commemorative desk set during Panguitch High School visit. From left, Sam Allen, schcol board; I Matheson; Dr. Henry Jolley, school superintendent; and Bill Nlcbel, volunteer teacher. Matheson spoke to students during the day-long meeting. caused the roof to cave in, narrowly missing him and his party. It was, he said, an important and lasting lesson on keeping speeches short. Nathan Brinkerhoff, studentbody president of Panguitch High School, introduced Dr. Henry Jolley, Garfield County school superintendent, who then introduced the governor to the students. Matheson had lunch with the elementary students in the cafeteria, the students asked lots of questions and showed him their scholastic productivity. Matheson said he has been in this area many times and always enjoyed himself. The governor noted that Brigham Young had stated in 1847 that the Mormons were among the best educated people in the world. He also quoted Brigham Young as saying Utah would become the "best educated state in the United States. " Matheson added that in 18 when the constitutional document was signed, it stated that "we will guarantee a quality and free education to all. He said he is not sure that the state still has the same dedication it had in its early or founding years, He estimated that the state would grow by an additional one million residents by the year 2010. Paying special tribute to Dr. Jolley, the governor said, "He is a very vibrant man; he writes me and he calles me." In conclusion the governor said, if we must have large families, we must educate them, and students must share the responsibility for the future. Governor Matheson received a large desk set from the Garfield School District, the people of the county and the students. The desk set was made from a cross slice of petrified wood donated by Mohr Christensen, Escalante mayor and J.K. Okamoto who cut the slab. It was polished by Art Tebbs, Cedar Memorials, Cedar City, sandblasted the outline of Garfield County onto the surface, with Gem Jewelers also of Cedar City donating the engraving on the elegant set which was designed by Jolley, Barbara Heaton, Alden Black and Bill Niebel. Panguitch, Bryce Canyon and Lake Powell area are identified by small inlaid, engraved rectangles of metal. All the other communities have inlaid dots for identification. The set reads across the top, "To Governor Matheson from the people of Garfield County." and across the bottom, "Garfield County, rich In energy resources." |