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Show D Obituaries. B2 : j DOpinionsB4 Business B5 ml R if s """11 P"1 IHL 1 lJLidJ UDGLjD JL-J- The DaHy Herald Wednesday, Doors lead to dating difficulties Today's topic of discussion is Dating Dilemma No. 637, or, "Car Doors: To Open, or Not To Openr This is a quandary that plagues the vast majority of people who date and drive except, of course, those two guys from "The : Dukes of Hazzard." (Unfortunate-- ; ly for the rest of us, leaping in ; and out of car windows is not a , viable option.) ; Now, most people would agree : that getting into a vehicle is usu-- ; case. You ally an want to go somewhere? You go to your car, open the door, get in open-and-sh- ut r On Being Single OP hopon fop 3M Dostsfet sea? Anne Republican Northup, according to a September poll, On one hand. Republicans are trailed Democrat incumbent Mike Ward by five percentage proudly placing a lot of stock in points. But on the other political polls. The race with the widest marhand. Republicans seem to want gin is for New York's District 26 to ignore or hedge on polls showwhere Republican Sue Wittig is ing Bob Dole trailing President 14 percentage points behind Clinton by a rock-soli- d 15 perDemocratic incumbent Maurice centage points. Hinchey. The National Republican ConPaxon also cited Utah's Disgressional Committee has cited the District 3 race in Utah and trict 3 race where Republican nine other races nationwide as Chris Cannon trailed Democratic proof-positithe GOP will build incumbent Bill Orton by 7 perthe congressional Republican centage points, according to a majority by 20 to 30 seats. September poll. In all 10 races, Paxon said, the "Despite the fact that many of our Republican candidates have Democratic incumbents are vulyet to unleash their full arsenal, nerable and Republican chalwe still have at least ten outlengers are within striking disstanding challengers who are tance because the office holders within striking distance of vul- all have under 50 percent of nerable Democrat incumbents," polling points. . Orton sits at 45 percent. said Bill Paxon, chairman of the "10 NRCC. Speaking of his The 10 races are in Utah, Ver- more reasons why Democrats mont, Texas, Oregon, New York, won't recapture the Majority," Missouri, Michigan, Kentucky, Paxon said, "I am confident they will have the resources, and the Illinois and Hawaii. to punch campaign know-hoIronically, none of 10 Republicans challenging Democratic through the Democrats' negative incumbents are yet ahead of the campaign of scare tactics and officeholders. The closest race to lies. date is in Kentucky where "Republican candidates wilt ; ; ; and shut the door. No problem. Unfortunately, this process changes dramatically when you happen to be going somewhere with a date, because suddenly you're dealing with two people, two car doors and a million things that can go wrong. Take my friend Stan, for instance. He was on a date one night, and in the process of trying to make a good impression he opened the door for his date. Instead of lavishing him with praise and thanks, however, his date said, "Oh, you didn't think I could do that?" This is not an isolated incident. Another gentleman got the same response (and more) from one of his dates. After he opened the door for her one too many times, she called him a pig, told him she was very capable of opening her own door and took a bus home halfway through the date. Now, some men who hear and experience these "I can open my own door" stories might assume that ALL women want control of their door. Not true. A good number of women still like nay, expect their dates to open the door for them, and these women aren't going anywhere until he does". This happened to ftiy friend Mark when he took a date out to dinner one night. He was halfway through his meal before he realized his date hadn't come in yet. Sure enough, she was still out in the car, waiting for him to open the door for her. So what's a man to do? Open the door and risk being chewed out, or ignore the door and risk spending the date by yourself? Either way it sounds like a no-wsituation (as most dates are), but it definitely doesn't have to be. Men just need to realize that many women appreciate the gesture, but some women do not. Some women want their doors opened if they're outside the car, but not when they're inside. Likewise, some women like the door opened but not shut, while others prefer it shut but not opened. The majority of women are Consesomewhere their for and fortunately quently, dates, most women will not make a big deal if the door is or isn't opened for them. Still, every woman has her own opinions, and it's a good idea for the man to figure out his date's preference BEFORE they get to the car. determining a Unfortunately, door-openi- in woman's philosophy car-do- or without the benefit of a car door can be somewhat difficult. Which is exactly why I conducted an extensive survey on the subject. The results are illuminating: 1. Nearly all women like the door to be opened for them when they're getting into the car. Once they're settled in their seat, a lot of women like the door to be similarly shut for them. However, others don't. 2. Once the car has stopped, most women will exit the vehicle on their own initiative, unless, of course, they stay inside. issue may While the car-doseem complex and baffling, it doesn't have to be. A simple yet effective solution is to pick up truck. your date in a UPS That way nobody has to worry about opening the door. or win in November for two simple reasons: They share America's values, not Washington's values, and they do not want taxpayers to have to live under the failed policies of a Democrat-controllecongress." In his role as chairman of the NRCC, Paxon s job is to focus specifically on congressional Republicans. He didn't mention the race for the presidency or a recent ABC poll showing the president at 52 percent with Dole trailing by 15 percentage points (Ross Perot had 5 percent). One Gallup poll last week showed the race at its closest, at In Salt Lake City Monday, former presidential candidate Steve Forbe told Republicans not to be discouraged by polls that show Dole trailing. He minimized the value of polls in projecting ultimate results in November. Forbes was in Utah trying to further the political prosperity of Republicans Chris Cannon and Merrill Cook, and he said that in the end pollsters and journalists will be shown to be wrong and wilt ultimately end up doing an about-fac- e and saying somehow they predicted a Dole win all along. 48-39- ; w ' By MARK EDDtNGTCN The DaHy Herald d ve , , -- 2, 1886 Ordinance prohibits homecoming bonfire NatQin)aB By PAT CHRISTIAN The Daify Herald . m No matter how hard Provo City Council members tried to stoke the fires of tradition Tuesday, they could find no way to help Provo High School fceiplts homecoming week bonfire alive. As a result, there will be no 1996 Homecoming bonfire for 2.000 students this Thursday night, thanks to a city "no open burning" ordinance that council members adopted last spring. "It's getting to the point of what are we going to say next. Will we say they can't have a homecoming dance?" asked Counciiwoman Shari Holweg. Councilman Greg Hudnall, who is principal of Independence High School, also weighed in on the side of tradition, as did virtually all his colleagues. So did the contingent of Provo High School students led by Principal Patti Harrington, student body president, Pamrose Fifi-t- a, and Provo City Youth Mayor Arian Lewis, who presented the council with a petition in support of bonfires. After learning from Provo Fire Chief Rod Jones about 10 days ago that city ordinance barred bonfires, Lewis had acting Council Attorney Richard Dalebout draft a proposed amendment to the ordinance that would enable the homecoming week highlight to continue. 1,200-signatu- re But as Jones explained at Tuesday's meeting, the existing ordinance puts Provo in compliance with state statute and can'l be changed without the city risking a lawsuit or incurring other forms of liability. "Opening burning in cities is going the way of grandmas burning leaves in gutters," he said- - "We are getting too big and can't do that anymore." The state's statute was enacted by lawmakers for safety and pollution reasons. The elimination, of bonfires are, perhaps, an unintended consequence of the legislation. Only farmers are exempted from the statute. Still, that didn't stop council members from searching for ways to get around it. "My mischievous mind says, 'Don't tell us about it,' " Council, Vice Chair Karl Thalman joked. Counciiwoman Shari Holweg even suggested passing the amended ordinance anyway, saying the state would probably not consider a small bonfire that raised school spirit a violation. Mayor George Stewart, however, came down hard on the side of law and order. With little legal recourse and no time to ensure Thursday's bonfire will go on as scheduled, the council directed Dalebout to research how the state statute might be changed. Blacks in Utah County deal with cultural isolation Editor's note: This is the in a three-par- t series on blacks in Utah County. Future stories will look at blacks and the Brigham Young University football program and interracial marriages. first By JON MANO The Daily Herald If you're an African-Americ- an in the United States, you are a minority. If you're an African-America- n in Utah County you're not only in the minority, you're in isolation. In 1994 there were only 744 in Utah Coun- African-America- ns of the total population, according to the Utah Department of Employment Security. Ninety-seve- n percent of Utah County residents are white. Diversity is not much better across the state 0.7 percent of Utah's population are African-America- n, while 89.4 percent are white. So what does it mean to be black in a society ty, composing 0.3 percent white-dominat- African-American- TT Teacher merits top distinction (5? By BRANDY ANDERSON The Daily Herald A Provost Elementary School teacher has been tabbed one of Wal-Ma- rt Stores Inc. teachers of the year. Kristin Webb, a second grade teacher at Provost for eight years, was recently given the award. Her school received a $500 grant. "Teachers have one of the most challenging and critical jobs in our communities," said David Glass, president and chief execut. "The tive officer of Wal-Ma- rt teacher of the year award program is our way of letting them know how much we appreciate their contributions to the education of our youth." Webb was picked from the 15,000-20,00- 0 nominees, said Kelly Purloin, general manager at Purloin said Orem's Wal-Mateachers and administrators submit names for the award, but Webb does not know who nominated her. "We're not sure who recommended her," said Provost Principal David Moyle. But he is not surprised Webb's name made the list. Moyle said Webb is incredibly involved in her class, the school and the district. Her dedication shows in the ways she adapts the curriculum to fit the needs of each of her students. "She's very knowledgeable about the different challenges for children," the principal said. "She does a lot of monitoring and adjusting." Moyle said when parents call, Webb knows exactly how their children are doing. She charts them as fast as they can keep up. "I know that her goal every year is to move the kid right along," Moyle said. "Kristin's just a born teacher. She'd rather be teaching than anywhere else. These kids become her kids for the nine months." The teacher of the year award rt is one of several initiatives takes to increase educational opportunities for students, teachers and associates. like Utah County? It means you can go days without seeing another person ot your race. It means people ask you things like: "What sport do you play?" It means you s, are educating others about whether you want that responsibility or not. It means you might not encounter a lot of racism, but certainly a lot of ignorance. It means you must make an a big one. adjustment "The main thing is we are small in number," said Joseph Smith, a member of the Governor's Black "The hardest thing was being Advisory Council. "Most people here don't have extended family taken out of my comfort zone," here because they're not from Mitchell said. "And my comfort here. We're not around a lot of zone was growing up in a diverse, people who are the same culture so community, being able to go to a it makes it difficult, especially for barbershop whenever you wanted the kids, if they're always differ- a haircut, hanging out with other ent." black people, having soul food Brian Mitchell, former Brigham just everyday things that you took Young University football player for granted in your own environand now a BYU assistant coach, ment." said there were a number of small Although there is a high level of things which took him by surprise ignorance in Utah County, many when he first came to Provo from Texas. (See MINORITY, Page B2) Orem OKs new zoning ifl v, tt ilT ':,Jrr)ty: '.t rvt Wal-Mar- for area near mall ' By DONALD W. MEYERS The Daily Herald The Orem City Council has paved the way for commercial expansion near University Mall, but area residents said their neighborhood could be destroyed in the process. The council voted 4-- 3 Tuesday night to change the area between 800 East, University Mall, 1200 South and 1 100 South, as well as the entire west side of 750 East, from residential to commercial , zoning. Councilmen Timothy A. Steven L. Heinz, David K. Palfreyman and Stephen E. Sand-strovoted in favor of the zoning change. The rezoning, which took our motions before a majority of the council could agree to it, followed a unanimous vote to change the genera plan designation of the area between 800 East, 1200 South, the mall and 1000 South to commercial. The general plan change indicates the city's recognition that the land will be zoned as commercial property in the future. The zoning change was requested by the mall and the Utah Transit Authority to make room for the mall's expansion and a UTA transportation center. But residents said including the portion of 750 East between 1100 South and 000 South in the rezoning threatens to compromise the integrity of their neighborhood. "The city got the mall exactly what they wanted," said Marilyn Mansfield, a 750 East resident. The Woodbury Corp., the mall's owner, unsuccessfully tried to obtain a similar decision two years ago. Mansfield is one of the three homeowners on that side of the street who has not sold their homes to tlie mall for its proposed expansion. Woodbury bought houses on either end of the stieet. With her street now declared a commercial area, Mansfield said CBfifv-tense- n, m rt. Is.- - , i0 A" V v . ? 1 Jrmrtf Qngg them from picture book about nocturnal mats. Student teacher Karyn Harding aits at the back of the group. Daily Herald Photo Wal-Ma- Provost Elementary teacher Kristin Webb, left, children in her second-grad- e class for a visit from a BYU expert on bats by reading to (See UTA, Page B2) |