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City School Newspaper "Were it left for me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a ynvernment. I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter," Jefferson The Leader's Editorial and Area OPINION PAGE Others We Every "Litter" Tax Hurts! The tired face behind a fuming pipe seemed be deep though' about the newspaper publisher'" The young reporter's voice broke the foggy silence. thinking about how much a nvv. means to its readers and to its giving them a sense of greater a reference for news, a focal point opinion. iet me think again, you were the value of a newspaper to the community in promoting g.iods and services, in reaping growing tr lio-lars for their investment of dvilars.

and in keeping local aware of their wares so that they rather than taking dollars away I'd guess you were thinking thv responsibility you undertake wrtins: history, chronicling the that pass se T. 1 publisher drew a deep breath, and another curtain of gray air. "Nope." ke curled around the word, held it in and dissolved. "i v. as thinking about trash." the publisher 'Hut The young looked the publisher "I was thinking An matter how hard I think put 'em in the same same league 0 you had some mighty ah trie newspaper business, arc things that's crossed my times But 1 was sitting here thiTikint: about trash, trying to figure bow the Legislature could consider including their thinking on a new litter tax tnvv re talking about.

It baffles me." The other writer's questions ceased. He was baifled too. so the publisher continued thinkinc out loud. "Ail 1 can figure is. it's a bad joke." "What, publisher, that newspapers are what people wrap their trash in:" 'That's a bad joke.

too. fella." said the publisher. "But maybe that's why re being set up for the litter tax. You'd ik ii would be worth something to the to get rid of some of the world's sli. though That can't be their angle." see what you mean." the youngster CONTEMPLATIONS IT r.

IIIKI u-h IS the rher: it flovis by ens there is a season" sang 'tnere a time for every heavtri There are days for to be fought for. for working down the hard realities. channeling the river, for plan; for our larger for sitting on the iookir.2 at the river: the creams, one's own life, of catching every glimpse jbled and reflected light, for ires sir.girig to the sun and to 't-rsine with the wind. At and floating in amongst L- r.ppies. Mjmewhere quietly r.

the white-water flurry dc we thus return to our av. dead winter's c.ear. out tr.e stores we gathered a tirr.fc to begin to lose protection against its to let dreams and dear-eyed and ed t.ie warmth. Time to let sort out and 'Jii- coves tack beyond ere a jr.fr the breaking and of the frozen and groaning river into jbbhrig creeks and streams of loosened -orr: once again. And there is time for the ng and rinsing of dull gray sheets of sky it, MIJI- and white, and for hanging them ov.n recent past to air and dry a suri JC a unit- for gathering one's thoughts and answers into quiet sheaves.

yifig them gently up against the banks ov.n life-flow, for clearing away, with filters of a quiet mind, the and frustrations, the waste and debris "The only way I can figure it." said the publisher, "is that the government keeps needing more money to do what it wants to do. "And more and more of what the government wants to do are fool thoughts I'd just as soon see discarded, and I'll admit. most of those ideas wind up on the front page in due time, so I s'pose that's the rub between newspapers and the rubbish tax." "You have an analytical mind for those political things, publisher." the other writer said. Encouraged, the publisher continued, "maybe my legislators would consider this matter light of a problem more pressing than litter." "You mean Iowa has more serious problems than There was astonishment in the voice of the listener one. I'd think energy being so scarce, and all.

there'd be a federal program to encourage the development of alternate home-heating fuel "And the government would need newspapers to bring their case before the American people, right 11 "Nope, they've got fireside chats for that." the publisher countered. "But it's the fireside chat that's in trouble, right along with home-heating fuels. you aren't going to warm the hearts of the American people with a fireside chat if the furnaces of America have gone cold. "The only simple solution is to eet people to curl up beside the fireplace with their newspaper and a good log roller. Why.

newspapers could keep the home fires burning all winter and then some, if people would roll them into logs. "Now you can see." the publisher said with great fervor, stuffing page one into his pipe to smoke it. "That it is in the national interest that Iowa keep newspapers OFF the litter tax list and elevate The Great Free Press to the TAX-BREAK list. "Why it'd be a small price to pay for solving the nation's winter fuel shortage. Right.

writer' 1 0 The publisher didn't wait for the writer's response, but rushed into the composing room to write the following page one headline: GOVERNMENT FINDS ENERGY PROBLEM PUBLISHER'S SOLUTION IS GARBAGE And that, because every litter tax hurts, is the Full "The Full John Neibergall. Neola Gazette Reporter. Minden-Shelbv News Your Right to Write Public The Leader's Letters to the Editor Misses Henderson News-So Do We! Dear Editor. I have missed the Henderson news in The Leader for a few weeks as have several others. I do know the situation but hope can get a reporter soon.

Respectfully. Rhea Sowers. Red Oak Editor's Note: The Leader is in the midst of working out its Henderson problem. Mrs. Feme Allensworth.

correspondent for many years is unable to continue and we are interviewing potential replacements. We hope our loyal Henderson area readers will bear with us in the interim. Explains Reason for Leaving, Lauds Bosses Dear Editor! I. Joan Helmich. have resigned from my contract for the 1977-78 school year, and I am very happy that the members ot the Administration and the Board Education released me All during this school year.

I knew was time for me to leave, because I needed a change of experience to become a better teacher. But I was atraid to take the risk of not getting another job. A man taught me a most valuable lesson in life this past week. His name is Mr. Jack Jones.

Superintendent oi Schools here. The lesson is that one must be willing to take- risks in your life, because when you do. you are better at decision-making, and by becoming insecure, you become more secure. If you don't believe this, then think of people who are laid off because of a strike. What do of the recent past, that the present might flow free into the future.

It is the season of dreams and new beginnings, the season hope and rebirth It is springtime. I.ARIKK'ATION In The Leader story two weeks ago concerning the April school board meeting. the school administration was quoted by The Leader as saying that the A.B.C. excuse slips issued to students had nothing to do with erades but were merely an administrative tool. A student handbook has since been brought to us and the passages concerning excuses do state that "After the second such excuse in any one nine week period, the student cannot receive more than a grade for such work made up.

The same rule applies to type except that the student cannot receive more than a grade. A check with the administration reveals that the excuse system used has been in effect since the days when Al Nothem was principal of Malvern High school. Maybe it's time for a change. Along Main Street "Never lose sight of the facts. They become the only light at the end of the long tunnel of dissention.

distrust and MaHarg As is the custom at conventions Yours Truly and spouse made the rounds of friendly rooms at the hotel during the course of last week's Iowa Press Association confab in Des Moines. At one point we found ourselves up to our necks in "biggies" at a reception hosted by ye olde Des Moines Register and Tribune Company. During that little tete-a-tete we were gabbing with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bob Lounsberry of McCallsburg and his wife. As we talked we discovered that Mrs. Lounsberry had gone to school with The Leader's own "Grannie" Vera Smith's sister.

Mrs. noted that she had seen copies of Yera's Leader column and felt like it was old home week for her! Small world, or should we say state -pete- Later we found ourselves commiserating about the sad state of human development and other heady subjects (including Checker automobiles i with The Register's iconoclastic columnist Donald Kaul. Curious about an lowan's life in the myriad mishmash of Washington, D.C., Ms. Spouse asked Kaul about his accomodations in a suburb of the Capitol. He shook his head sadly and said that he often felt as if he hadn't gone far in this old world.

When he was a struggling graduate student in the Big W. Kaul had lived, with other strugglers. in a certain outer neighborhood. Now that he's a national (or at least countywidei celebrity, the Master of Mirth and Savvy finds it hard to believe that he has moved back to the same neighborhood, no longer struggling, but no longer paying the same freight, either! That's journalistic progress, folk. -pete- Looking for another major conversational ploy we told Mr.

Kaul how much we had enjoyed his spirited interview on Mary Jane ODell Presents on IPBN recently. he mumbled. "You're one of the two or three in the state who saw it." Mebbe so, but we still enjoyed it Don! -pete- In addition to meeting Donald Kaul in the flesh i actually, in a pinstriped suit); having The Leader svin three awards, and winning a toy truck for Kela (one of the convention doorprizesi we had the rather staggering good luck to win the Grand Prize of the door- prizes, a $400 Heatilator Fireplace! Peter and I are not the kind of people who win not big shiny, expensive things like a 1 wasn't even paying attention when The Leader was named as the winner! But there we were and And. the adjournment countdown continues but at a lessened pace. The slowdown can be credited, in part, to the citizens of Iowa reacting to pending proposals such as how to tax corporations, what should be included in Social Services budgets, school reorganization, etc.

Never before, in my legislative career, has the public made such impact as seen in this session. This. is the way it should represent you and are your is democracy in action. A drastic change as to how corporations are taxed failed to come out of Ways and industries could conceivably have their tax increased over 2.000 pet. Some will say they must not be paying their way now or the proposed increase would not The unemployment tax bill passed the Senate this week without my vote.

I voted NO. This established a new "array" system for taxing and will be costly. They" went farther than they had to, to make the trust fund solvent. They virtually did away with the "zero" rated employer. Once again, the AFL-CIO won the battle and I think the great majority of lowans will be so drastic.

A corporate tax increase is justifiable but not to the extent that such might cause industries to eliminate jobs or take proposed company expansions to other states. Our thrust must be towards to stay even Iowa industry must produce 7,000 new jobs annually. When production incentive is stymied there are no new jobs and the people opposed this two factor tax. The majority party still refuses to meet head on the property tax piece meal approach was seen in the Senate to place a 74 pet. lid on market values for 1978 property assessments and then set up another committee to study Iowa's property tax questions.

This is is sufficient research and information to act now but they have the votes to do whatever they want assured at every opportunity this representative calls them to task on this issue. Concern for the welfare of children involved in dissolution cases was evidenced in a House proposal allowing joint custody of children to both parents. I supported this measure in hopes that it will lessen the impact of such a separation on the children. Visitors by the hundreds this not join is a wonderful experience. Have a good day.

be over-taxed to cover the cost. It will, no doubt, result in a price increase of goods and services. I will always support a program that helps the wage earner who "cannot" find work, but will not support a program that helps the person who "won't" find work. A property tax bill was passed to the floor this week. It extends the credits on Ag and Residential, puts a 2 pet.

growth limit on assessments on those two classes of property, and freezes personal property at its current level for one year. This will cost about $8 million and I don't know where the dollars will come from. However, this won't be the final bill as there are various amendments and the House is getting ready to move on a much different program. The legislators pay bill was defeated again this week and I voted against the bill. The Malvern Leader Thursday, April 28,1977 Malvern, Iowa 4 School Board Meeting approximate cost of $30,000 to 540,000.

The replacement would require a special election on a bond issue in order to finance the project. If replacement were opted for the project would take from 20 to 30 working days, notes Jones. The work would have to be done in late summer or early fall at the latest. If repairs or replacement are not carried out, there could be no school in the building during the winter. Over the years the boiler has experienced cracking of the fire wall and deterioration of the tubes inside the boiler that feed to the heated area.

Jones says a boiler inspector will be called in to check the facility this coming week. LEGAL ADVISOR In other business the board has hired itself a legal advisor. Because of the rapid changes in school law brought about by collective bargaining, teacher tenure and possible legislative mandate for reorganization, the board felt it should have retained legal advice from a source outside the district. Attorney Jack W. Peters, Council Bluffs, has been retained in that position.

He currently represents the Area Education Agency 13, and Lewis Central Community school district. COMPLAINT FORM After much study, the board has created an official complaint form to be used by all (Continued from Page 1) persons voicing complaints about school staff members. For years the board has received many verbal and unsigned complaint letters, as well as signed complaints about various staff members. In order to stem the tide of rumor and hearsay, the new form was created. It will be placed in the superintendent's and principal's offices and will be available to anyone wishing to voice a complaint.

The form will require a signature of the complaining party. The areas covered on the form will include educational improvement, and space for information that could be used for possible probationary or termination proceedings against staff members mentioned in complaints. This will allow the administration to bring specific complaints to staffers, get their view of the situation mentioned, and let them see who is complaining about them. Under the new 279.13 school law, all information of this type could become evidence in termination hearings, and signing parties could be called as witnesses at such hearings. The board hopes the new form will keep complaints readily available to officials and help to eliminate unfounded rumors about personnel decisions or problems, as well as allowing the administration and certified staff know the nature and the source of complaints received.

there it was, sitting in all its red, shiny glory, all ready to be dismantled and taken home. And that's when the trouble began. We had driven the company Gremlin to Des Moines and there obviously wasn't going to be room for a whole fireplace in the back seat with all our luggage. Finally, we prevailed upon John and Karen Neibergall of Neola to take the base of the thing home in their station wagon. Since all the hotel workmen claimed they didn't speaka de English or that they were "in the union" Peter and John lugged the base (about 100 IbJ down from the hotel mezzanine, through the lobby, across traffic, up the parking lot elevator and into John's wagon.

Karen and I followed with two pieces of smokestack each, which we crammed into the Gremlin with other assorted pieces and off we went. Now all we have to do is figure out where to put it. I can't 4 whether to rip a whole in the roof or tear out a wall. Then I'd like a nice stone hearth built to sit it on. Shouldn't cost more than to do it.

See how lucky you are Peter? Peter? I think they do" 7 Get another job. And Jesus does provide for us: he won't let us freeze or starve to death. I feel like a new person: a free spirit. Mr. Ron White, principal, and Mr.

Jack Jones, Superintendent of Schools, have been very good teachers for me. I don't think I would be here today if I hadn't had their help, support, and encouragement. They helped me accomplish much. My family is very proud of me because I have a master's degree and because learning was hard for me as I grew up. I consider it a privilege to have taught in the Malvern Community schools for five years.

It is one of my dreams come true. Since I was a sixth grade student studying Iowa History. 1 prayed that one day I could live in Southwest Iowa because of a picture of State Park that I saw in that book. My sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Easier, told us this is one of the most beautiful state parks in the state of Iowa.

And indirectly through having this job. another dream came true for me The Diary of Anne Frank has always been my favorite book. When Mrs. Clay and I went to Europe during the summer of 1975, I got to see her home in Amsterdam. The Netherlands! The feeling I felt cannot be explained in words My father said to me before I went, "Aren't you glad to have this job so you do have money to travel?" I said yes.

This past summer my relatives in England sent me a postcard of the Malvern Hills in England, just like the song. "This One's For You" by Barry Manilow. I do pray that peace will come to this town: for prayer changes things. And I hope people I know and have met will still remember Malvern as the place where they have that great Fourth of July celebration by the Dutch Gun Club. A tested public relation idea is "Avoid remarks that cut or hurt or sting." If you can't say something kind, keep still.

This is part of the collect of the Malvern BPW Club, "And may we strive to touch and to know the great, common human heart of us all, and Oh Lord God, let us forget not to be kind." There are so many people who have touched me while I've been here. I wish I could name them all. All of my students have been my favorites for they have given me joy. For now, I will go to my white house arid step inside to the blue room (which does remind me of the White House in Washington, D.C.) with the green ceiling and I love the color green: it reminds me of Place to Grow." Sincerely, JoanHelmich, Reading Enrichment Teacher, Malvern he just fainted from the sheer joy of it all! -dot- See you along Main Street! Sheriff's Report Thefts, Break-ins April 20: Burlington Railroad representatives informed the sheriff's department of the theft of 600-700 used tie plates from the Malvern area. April 21: Cliff Shieck, South Sioux City, told the sheriff's department that he was hitchhiking on Interstate 29 and was picked up by a couple who said they were going to Texas.

They let him out of the car at the Plattsmouth exit and took off with his belongings including a backpack, clothes, sleeping bag, etc. April 21: Malvern Schools superintendent Jack Jones reported the theft of a school stop sign on wheels from Highway 41 in front of the Malvern High School. The sign was valued at S75. April 23: Pat Hindman, Glenwood, reported a break-in at the Hindman home. Entrance was gained by breaking the glass in the unlocked kitchen door.

A 16 gauge shotgun was stolen. April 23: The P.J. Cafe reported a break-in. Entry was gained through a hole in a heating vent. Ham, bacon, hamburger steaks and other food, cigarettes, candy bars, lighters and Si in change was taken.

April 24: George Cox, Glenwood Golf Course, reported the theft of five flags from putting greens sometime Friday or Saturday night. April 24: Norman Lutter, Pacific Junction, Fremont Co. Museum Will Hold Open House Open house will be held at the Fremont County Historical Museum in Sidney on Sunday, May 1, from 2-5 p.m. there is no admission charge. An old school building and an old church are also on the site located on the East side of the square.

A program is planned, including music at the old church, a broom making demonstration and a spinning wheel in operation. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. Verne lie is Mills Spelling Champ Vernelle Hedlund, an eighth grader at Malvern, won the annual Mills County Spelling Bee April 18 at the Glenwood Junior High Aduitorium. Miss Hedlund won the competition, and the $25 first prize, by correctly spelling Second place winner Karin Nading, a fifth grader from Glenwood lost by misspelling For her showing, she received $10.

The Glenwood Rotary club again sponsored the competition and supplied the prize money. Thirty-two contestants from Glenwood, Malvern and Nishna Valley Community schools participated this year before an audience of about 75. Each district was allowed to enter no more than 15 contestants. For the first time, the bee was open to students in the fifth and sixth grades, who competed on an equal basis with the seventh and eighth graders. Judges were Glenn McGee, Dr.

Charles Stinard and Daryl DeVries. Shelly Harris, a Malvern seventh grader won $10 and third place; Debbie Taenzler, a sixth grader from Glenwood won $5 and fourth place; and fifth place, and $5 went to Connie Kahl, who is an eighth grader from Glenwood. Miss Hedlund will go on to compete in the Midland Spelling Contest to be held April 30 in Omaha. The winner of that competition will go to the national spelling bee in Washington. Representing Malvern's sixth grade were Denise Lewis, Tina Wederquist, Jay Burdic and Billie Jo White.

Seventh graders competing were Linda Boyer, Teresa Parsons and Eileen Swoboda. Diane Coates and Kelly Ewalt represented the eighth grade. Fifth graders were Chris Spiker, Amy Gilbronson, Julie Meads and Mary Ann Kelso. Nishna Valley entered Mary Clark and Joanne Neppl, both seventh graders, in the contest. Small Claims Glenwood Vet.

Clinic, Glenwood vs. Alice Clapper, Glenwood, $39, veterinary services and collection fee. Jennie Edmundson hospital, Council Bluffs vs. Bruce W. Hansen, Silver City, $25.57, medical services.

Medical Anesthesia Council Bluffs, vs. Bruce W. Hansen, Silver City, $266.91, Med. services. H.

Walter Green, Glenwood, vs. Linda Kay Harmon, Pacific Junction, $75, attorney fees. RESOLUTION Mills county's Board of Supervisors passed a resolution April 25 to transfer $4,111 from the county Antirecession Fund to the Court Expense Fund for the re-employment of Patricia Schoening for the microfilming of court records. The motion was made by Supervisor Curtis and seconded by Supervisor Marshall. The vote was two ayes, with Supervisor Bass absent.

reported a break-in at his residence. Entrance was gained by cutting a screen in the livingroom window. A stereo console and cash was taken. Accidents April 23 a single vehicle accident was reported 4 mile northeast of Glenwood on Sivers Road near the Glenwood High school. Thomas John Gillispie, Glenwood, driving a 1972 Ford was northbound when he tried to avoid hitting a dog that had wandered onto the roadway.

The car went into a ditch, causing $1,000 damage to the right side. No injuries were reported. For details of the fatal accident early Wednesday morning and the accident involving Malvern school teacher Steve Carlo see Leader story elsewhere. Apprentice Appplications Are Now Available Myrna Johnson, guidance counselor at Nishna Valley Community High school says that apprentice applications for some trades are available at this time. The Hawkeye Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors will take applications for electrician, plumber-steamfitter, sheet metal and pipe fitter apprenticeships at 3633 70th St.

in Des Moines. Persons may apply from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Minimum age is 18. You Are Invited To Attend The Malvern Student Art Show Exhibits of Student work in grades K-l 2.

Chantry Elementary School Friday, April 29,1977 7:30 9:30 p.m. Refreshments Will Be Served..