Garden City School Board Candidate Correction

The editor put in an old response from Bryce Huefner, this is his response and Tammy Calder's response side by side.  We apologize.  Be sure to vote November 4.

BRYCE HUEFNER GARDEN CITY DISTRICT

I recognize the impact a local school board has on the education of its children.  It is a solemn duty and honor to hold such trust of the people.  As many of my friends and neighbors in the community know, I am very concerned about the education of our youth. 

There are several things I would like to work for if elected:  1) Work to keep the federal government out of our school district.  The constitution of the United States of America expressly prohibits programs like Common Core and federal school lunch programs and we shouldn't allow the federal government to have power over our lives or our childrens' lives by taking money from "them".  2)  I will work to see more input by parents, also known as constituents.  We have felt for years that the school board represents the administration and teachers not those who elected the board.  3)  I will bring some business ideas to the table that can save money and improve the education.  4)  I will be tough but fair to employees in the district.  I say tough because I will work to have the boards' benefits & pay reduced to $0 then the board can require tough changes by the administration and other employees.  I say fair because I realize people rely on equitable treatment when providing a service for pay. 

 

TAMMY CALDER GARDEN CITY SCHOOL BOARD, Candidate

Hello residents of Rich County.  For those of you who don't know me, my name is Tammy Calder (Tamalyn E. Calder on the ballot) and I am running for school board member in the Garden City precinct.  

I have served on the Rich School Board for 16 years and would love to continue to serve you and your children for another term.  There is a common theme in the political arena at this time that it is "time for change", and I couldn't agree more.  There is ample room for both change and improvement in many of our governing bodies.  With that in mind, I am asking you to re-elect me at this time because of my stability,experience, and desire to offer our children the best education possible in this ever-changing and challenging world.

I believe strongly in keeping a small-town atmosphere and work ethic in our schools, while still preparing our students to compete in a global work force. I bring a "feminine" view point to our current board that includes four male counterparts, which is important in decision making.  

I do not believe in making political promises to sway your vote.  I will tell you that I will do everything in my power to make the best choices possible in educating our children, spending our tax dollars wisely, keeping a balanced budget, and constantly monitoring policies and procedures while making changes when necessary.  I am more than happy to listen to your concerns and discuss alternatives to current methods of instruction.  

I believe our administration and teaching staff is second to none and that they truly have the best interest of educating our children foremost in their minds and in their hearts.  I have lived in 
this community since 1983 and am proud to call it "home".

 I would appreciate your vote of trust and confidence in serving you with another term on the Rich School Board.  Thank you.

Tammy Calder

Obituary: Howard Lamborn 1923 - 2014

Howard Lamborn, the fourth son of William and Effie Lamborn, was born June 16, 1923, in Laketown, Utah, where he spent most of his life as a proud Bear Laker.

Howard married LaRue Hatch on June 16, 1949, in the Logan Temple. He is survived by their six children: Delora Wight (Darin); Irene Lamborn; Dale Lamborn (Wendy); Louise Sowards (Scott); Karma Nielsen (Scott); Bryan Lamborn (Dawn), 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and his brothers Paul Lamborn and Ellis Lamborn. He is preceded in death by his wife, LaRue, his parents, and his brother Grant Lamborn.

He was proud to have served in the Army in WWII, spending some of his service in Japan and the Philippines. He graduated from Utah State University and was a teacher at North Rich High School, where he also taught Seminary. He loved being involved with students and working with the other teachers.Some of his church callings were Bishop, High Council, and a teacher in several organizations.

He was also greatly involved in the community. Some of his service includes: Laketown Mayor, a Rich County School Board member, the Rich County Planning and Zoning, the Rich County Soil Conservation Board, President of the New Canyon Grazing Association, and twice the Chairman of the Rich County Fair and Rodeo Committee.He passed away Oct. 28, 2014.

There will also be a viewing from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Laketown Chapel on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, followed by a funeral at noon.Thank you to all those who skillfully and lovingly cared for him in his last few weeks.He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.

Terry Wahlberg Hurt in Crash

By Amy Macavinta,

 The Herald Journal   

(Reprinted with permission)              

A 43-year-old Garden City woman was flown to Ogden Regional Hospital Wednesday morning after she was injured in a single-vehicle rollover near the summit of Logan Canyon.

Another driver passing through called 911 this morning at about 10:10 a.m. to report the crash, saying the woman behind the wheel was not doing well.

Terri L. Wahlberg was traveling southbound through the canyon near the Sinks, according to Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Cade Brenchley.

While it is clear that she drifted to the right, overcorrected to the left, and again to the right, Brenchley said it is not clear what started that chain of events.

“It might have been a medical condition or fatigue, but we just don’t know,” Brenchley said.
Her vehicle, a 2003 white Ford Expedition, landed on its wheels, but Brenchley said it required a partial extrication to get her out of the vehicle.

Wahlberg, who is married to Garden City’s Fire Chief Mike Wahlberg, was conscious and breathing at the scene of the crash but not entirely alert when medical personnel arrived about 35 minutes later.
Southbound travel was blocked for about an hour and a half, and both lanes were closed during the extrication process.

amacavinta@hjnews.com

 

Why Don't We Get The Nearest Ambulance?

 

Letter to the Editor:

Here is an article about Terry Wahlberg's rollover accident in Logan Canyon this morning:  http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/article_a5039756-5f8d-11e4-aac2-0017a43b2370.html

 

This is such a frustrating situation.  An ambulance had to come from Logan because Terry was 1 mile into Cache County.  An ambulance was paged out at 10:12 am and didn't arrive until 10:46 am.  An ambulance from Garden City could have been there in 9 minutes instead of 34 minutes.  As this article states:

 

 “Initially she was talking a little bit,” said Brenchley.  “By the time medical and law enforcement got there she was not talking at all.  However, she was conscious and breathing, just not alert, just a blank stare."

 

Rich County EMS and Cache County EMS need to make the common sense and ethical decision to work together on accidents in Logan Canyon."

Joey Stocking
435-227-5639
joe.stocking@gmail.com

Craft Activity in Laketown

Rich School Board Monthly Meeting Report

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

RNDOLPH, Utah.  October 21, 2014. A special welcome was extended to four students from the college communications class.  They have an assignment to attend a public meeting to see how it was conducted and how the discussions were handled.  Burdette Weston was excused from the meeting.  Terryl Warner, the State School Board Representative for District 1, was present at the meeting and was made welcome as well.

It was noted that the expenses this month included the cost of refinishing the gym floors as well as the audit statement.

Approval was given for a home school request. 

The following policies were adopted last month and were ratified by the Board at the current meeting:  The Procurement Policy Section 800, the GRAMA Policy, and the Transportation Policy 403.5.

It was brought to the Board’s attention that the Rich High school bus from Laketown to Randolph is ok as far as legal capacity goes, but puts three students to a seat on several seats.  Tall students don’t have enough leg room even without having three on a seat.  Also three on a seat is really uncomfortable.  The budget says three to a seat will have to be tolerated while comfort is not ideal.

Currently the Christmas gift for teachers is set at $30.  It was noted that with beef prices as they are presently, that is not enough.  The motion was made and passed 4 to 1 to move the price to $40.  Tammy Calder abstained from voting on this motion.

Winter sports schedules for the high school are not yet confirmed.  It will be presented at the November meeting.  The middle school activities are posted.  A basketball tournament has been added to the schedule and will be held in Evanston. After a brief discussion, the Board accepted the middle school activities schedule as presented.

Enrollment figures for the coming school year are 480 students.  This is an increase of 4 students from last year’s figure.

Since Burdette Weston will not be on the Rich School Board next year, someone will need to be appointed to attend the meetings held with Bridgerland.  This is an important position and requires quite a bit of time on the part of the Board representative.  This item will be considered during next month’s meeting.

The high school has three students who qualify to attend Regional Cross Country Races. 

The Board Meeting next month will be held at noon on November 19 with legislators being invited to the meeting.  Those attending the meeting can also have lunch with students at 11 a.m. if they so desire.

UCA Funds and School Staffing Needs

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah.  October 21, 2014.  Information dealing with the Utah Consolidated Applications (UCA) where the school gets funding was presented to the Rich County School Board.  Title 1A funds go to school aides.  Title 2A funds are used for professional development such as conferences and travel.  IDEA funds are used for special education aides.  At Risk Students Education (ARE) funds are quite large at the present time because it was used for free lunches prior to Federal intervention into the school lunch programs.  It will be used for salaries and benefits.  Early Children Education (K-3) monies are used to pay for the second half of the kindergarten school day.  The Intervention Reading Association (IRA) pays for reading achievement and reading programs.  Early Intervention Programs are used for kindergarten assistance.  The Accelerated Students Program monies take care of the concurrent enrollment program.  The Board appreciated the information and approved this use of these funds.

Currently there is a vacancy for someone to help during the morning in the classrooms two hours a day two days a week. The salary will be $11 to $12 an hour.  Currently there are no applicants for this position.  There are still a few days before the applicant deadline. 

Brittany Lundgren is the new half day aide for third grade and Ashley Rex is the new half day aide for the second grade.  Mr. Siddoway and Mr. Calder are going to assist with the middle school wrestling.  Mr. Wadsworth will assist with the middle school boys’ basketball for the current school year.  The two activities coordinators are Mrs. Cree and. Rothlisberger. 

The Board accepted Randy Cornia’s resignation as a bus driver.  The Board requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mrs. Cornia.  The Board requested that the bus driver vacancy position be posted as soon as possible

Heritage Park Sidewalks Are Ready For Strolling

 

The sidewalks are completed around the Heritage Park.  The
run around the park is a quarter mile.
Photos by Tammy Calder

Tyrell Weston 1989-2014

In loving memory of Tyrell Weston, born July 6, 1989, suddenly passed from this life on October 27, 2014. Tyrell was raised in Randolph, Utah on the family ranch where he learned the value of work. He graduated from Rich High School, where he participated in football, basketball, track, and rodeo club. He earned his eagle scout, and later pursued welding at Bridgerland in Logan, Utah. Tyrell served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the California, Ventura Mission. He was employed on the family ranch, JW Cattle Company, where he worked hard and enjoyed all aspects of ranch life. Tyrell is survived by his parents, Norman and Debra Weston. Brothers and sisters; Brad and Michelle Weston, Heathe and Andrea Weston, Melanie and Clint Child and Amy and Will Lantz. Nieces and nephews; Zack, Baily, Aiden, Max, Brody, Sadie, Drake, Molly, Berkely, Mason, and Carter, who all adore him. His loving smile and presence will be missed by all!
Funeral Services for Tyrell were held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 12:00 PM at the Randolph LDS Chapel. A visitation was held on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM at the Randolph LDS Chapel and one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment  in the Randolph City Cemetery. 

The Muddled Male

Mentors

By Bob Stevens, The Muddled Male

        As I grow older I find myself frequently slipping into a state of nostalgia.  Probably because age seems to enhance one’s ability to remember things that happened fifty years ago at the same time it clouds the memory of what happened five minutes ago.  You may have had the experience of getting up out of your easy chair to go do something really, really important only to find that after you were up you couldn’t remember what it was you were on your way to do.  I remember my dad saying to me once in his mid-eighties, “I spend half of my life standing in the middle of the room wondering why I am standing in the middle of the room.”  I mention this because, having spent these last few days in severe nostalgia, I have been thinking about a few of the many people who have mentored me through life.

        First, of course, are my parents who taught me the importance of being reliable, hardworking, and persistent.  Their unstated motto was to not waste time lamenting mistakes of the past.  Just keep moving forward and try to do better in the future.  They had many challenges through life but never did an “oh woe is me,” ever escape their lips.  Then there was Norm Toone who had half the kids in Croydon scared to death because whenever he saw any of us he would put his hand in his pocket and say, “Just a minute while I get my pocketknife so I can cut your ears off?”  One day, when I was about four, I got up the courage to fling a snowball at him.  I don’t know if I hit the target because while the snowball was still in midair I had already started running for home.  Norm’s mentoring contribution was to teach me to have the courage to standup for myself, but be ready to run like heck once you have lobbed the missile.

        Then there was Miss Fleming who always made me fill out every line on my dance card for the grade school dance, but turned the other way when I hid behind the cafeteria tables stacked along the walls of the lunchroom so that I didn’t have to demonstrate my lack of rhythm and inability to move my feet in the approved pattern.  Then there was Miss Criddle who tried to teach me to dance but gave up for the same reason I hid behind the stacks of tables in the lunchroom.  Even our son Tom tried to teach me to dance when I became Bishop.  His reason, however, was that he didn’t want to be embarrassed when the twelve and thirteen year old girls chased me down and made me dance just to see my face turn red when I became embarrassed and couldn’t find any tables to hide behind.  Tom gave up his mentoring when he decided that it would be easier for him to be embarrassed than to teach me how to dance.

        I received obedience mentoring in our social studies class and our civics class.  I attended school during the era that allowed corporal punishment to be applied on the spot by any teacher that caught you doing something out of line.  The social studies teacher got your attention either with a knuckle bonk on the back of the head, or a crack across your knuckles with the edge of a ruler.  The Coach was the civics class teacher and preferred to use the Board of Education.  The Board looked like an oversized ping pong paddle that was half an inch thick with half inch diameter holes drilled through, all over the paddle area.  The purpose of the holes was to reduce paddle drag so that he coach could get maximum paddle velocity as he administer a resounding WHACK to your derriere.  And that portion of your body was made more fragile by making the miscreant bend over to tighten his pants over the target area.  The holes also provided an area into which chunks of your derriere could expand to absorb the force of the blow.

        I am also indebted to my first lead man, Charlie Bock, who taught me to write by rejecting my engineering reports over and over and over until I got them both technically and grammatically correct.  And a later lead man, Dan Gunderson, who taught me to be a good test engineer.  I remember laboring away for hours on a complicated thermal dynamic calculation using a slide rule and multiple charts to determine appropriate coefficients for the calculation, only to have Dan look at the answer and quickly say, “I don’t think that answer is correct.  I am guessing that you made an error in your Reynolds Number” … and he would be correct.

        But to my friend, the professor, who has been trying to show me the difference between engineering math and real math, I’m too old.  Besides, the only way I could remember now is for you to have taught me fifty years ago.  But thanks for trying.

SAGE Test Results For Rich County

Anita Weston, Reporter
Bobbie Coray, Reporter
Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah. October 21, 2014. The school board discussed the SAGE (Utah Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence) and their confusion about what it means.  The board said that it may require that teachers and administration work with both parents and students when the results become known.  This is not a pilot test or even a beta test.  There is nothing to compare it with.  It isn’t even a baseline test for this next year. It appears that the test will be revised and changed for this next year which means scores this year cannot be compared with last year or next year.  These scores are just numbers with no real meaning according to district representatives.  However, the SAGE test was designed to measure subject proficiency for students intending to enter college.

Administrators said that comparisons can only be made when there is either a benchmark or scores collected and averaged over time.  This test was an adaptive test.  This means when a student does well, he/she is given more and more difficult questions until they are unable to answer them.  "What kind of a score can be given in such a situation?" Administrators asked.

Parents are accustomed to getting percentages or scores that gives a comparison with others taking the exam.  Such cannot be determined or given with the SAGE results.  However, the SAGE scores are much lower than has been commonly seen on different exam structures.

The Utah State Board explains the SAGE test as such:"In the spring of 2014, your student took one or more of the SAGE tests in grades 3-11 in English language arts, mathematics and science. These tests were designed to measure their knowledge and skills on the Utah Core Standards. These standards reflect the expectations for what students should know and be able to do by the end of grade or course and be on track for college and career readiness after graduation.

FOX 13 News Reported:"The Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence, or SAGE, was created to test how students understand what they are learning under the new standards put in place under the Common Core initiative. Most states will have similar tests in place by the end of the 2014-2015 school year.

In the first round of SAGE testing, overall statewide data indicated that 41.7 percent of Utah students were judged as proficient in Language Arts, 38.7 percent are proficient in Mathematics and 43.7 percent are proficient in Science.

The Utah State Office of Education, USOE, made the SAGE results available October 27.  A complete set is available on the web.  For Rich High School the percentages of students judged proficient in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are:
Language Arts--50%, Mathematics--33%, Science--35%.

For the Rich Middle School the percentages judged proficient were:
Language Arts--56.3%, Mathematics--57.4%, Science 44.3%

The Middle School scores were considerably higher than those of the high school, especially in mathematics.  While comparisons with other districts and schools should be made only after more careful and detailed analysis, it was noted that Monticello High School, another small school in a small district, had a mathematics proficiency of 56.2%, which made it the 5th highest rated high school in Utah.
                                 

State School Board Representative

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah. October 21, 2014.  Terryl Warner, the State School Board Representative for District 1, was present at the meeting and was asked to make a few remarks about what is happening in the State, and was thanked for sending out a newsletter. 

She reported that she had talked with the State Board concerning various brands of computers and software.  She noted that they understand that some schools have already purchased and are using various machines and software so that choices will be allowed as they transition to more technology.  Currently the state is looking at some technology that will cost each district $749 for each student, and the state will be asked to match that amount which results in a $1500 cost per student.  She doesn’t think the legislature will go for something that expensive.

Ms. Warner also reported that the new state superintendent has been hired.  The voting for hiring the current individuals was 8 to 7—not a majority by any means.  Ms. Warner felt that the Board Members should have at least done an internet search to obtain information about each of the candidates. Most members didn’t do that.

It was noted that the State School Board had hired a search firm to find a new state superintendent as well as appointing a search committee. Since the announcement of the new superintendent, Ms. Warner has received no emails of congratulations concerning the choice.

Garden City Annual Halloween Party

GARDEN CITY ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE KOA FRIDAY OCT 31!
We need families to decorate the little cabins and to pass out their Halloween candies there.

The festivities start at 5:30!

Two Carpet Rolls Stolen

At some time during the last two weeks, 2 rolls of tan carpet were stolen from a home in Garden City, which was undergoing construction.

 The carpet totaled 110 square yards. If anyone has any information that might help solve this crime, please call Rich County Sheriff's Office @ 435-793-2285

November 4 is Election Day

Vote November 4 at local polling places.  This year the only contested local race is for the school board.  There are three districts up.  Garden City, Laketown and Randolph.  The school board candidates have responded to RCTonline with what they would like to see in our schools.

 

Become informed about the statewide candidates and judges running for elections at vote.utah.gov

 

 

 

LAKETOWN Eric Wamsley VS Dallas L. Clark

Eric Wamsley LAKETOWN SCOOL DISTRICT Candidate

This year my youngest child started kindergarten, so now we have a daughter in eighth, one in sixth, our son is in second grade, and our youngest daughter is in kindergarten. There is nothing I want more in life, than the best for them. They are my motivation. I believe we need great teachers, that are teaching for the right reasons. The reasons being the children they teach. I want to make sure this happens. And if there is a teacher that is not doing their job, then a change is needed. In my profession my pay is based on my performance. I think that it keeps me motivated to do the best that I can. I want to see our school system continue to improve and provide more opportunities for our youth and keep improving education. I think we need to focus on the student. I do believe we are blessed with some of the best teachers in the state. "Let's focus on the good, and deal with the bad as needed."

I believe that education should be the priority of the school system. And that all extracurricular activities should support this priority. I believe that after school sports should be a place to build self-esteem, teach moral character, and reinforce values taught in the classroom. And that winning is the second priority!

I believe that people who are educated are the backbone of society. It is the job of parents, teachers, civic and religious leaders to make sure that it happens correctly.

I am excited to be running for School Board and to have the opportunity to represent and serve one of the most outstanding school districts in the state. Having grown up here in Rich County and being a Graduate of Rich High School, I feel that I have a understanding of the needs of the Students in this area.

Dallas L. Clark, LAKETOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT, Candidate

My name is Dallas Clark and I am running for the Rich County School Board seat #4 (Laketown).  My wife Ane Marie and I have lived in Laketown for the last 14 years and enjoyed raising our 5 children in this community.  I believe that rural schools can provide an excellent education.  I was raised in a small school district in Washington State (21 in my graduating class) and was able to go on and receive my bachelor and doctoral degrees from the University of Utah.  I feel that the small class size and individual attention that I received in my school from dedicated teachers provided superior instruction and a desire to learn.

I have spent the last 12 years serving on the Planning and Zoning and Laketown Town Councils.  I am a business owner and understand the importance of managing money.

As a School board member I would like to see strong programs that support and develop our fantastic teachers, staff and administrators, and rigorous classes that expect the highest from our students.  These programs need to prepare our students to excel in their choice of college or vocational training.  The classes represented in the acronym “STEAM”-Science, Technology, English, Arts, and Mathematics need to be a focus.

I hope to have open and frequent communication between myself and those I represent.