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Show Dodge City News P. O. Box 224 Milford, UT 84751 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE Dodge City N Address Correction Requested _SERVING MILFORD AND sSANUARY 6, 1995 WESTERN BEAVER PAID oe MILFORD, UT PERMIT NO. 15. eins COUNTY SINCE oN rents. 1991 NO. VOL. V oy 1 ie ae A Little Local Talent The "New-rotic Sound" recently proved that the have steod the test of time. Band members Bill Long, Gary Smith, Vernon Erickson, Brad Whittaker, and- Larry Barnes were recently reunited for a charity gig at Murray High School, where. Long is assistant principal. Their and S.U.U: before Barnes, the lead singer and Milford Elementary principal. Long plays bass guitar; Smith, who plays rhythm guitar, is an executive for the Dallasbased Recognition International; Erickson, the time. works as a U S Power. During the midsixties the band was a way of life for the five friends, who were happy to pick up Whittaker, Vernon Erickson, the New-rotic Sound of the '60s. Palace drifting apart in 1967. Barnes went on to sing with "Justice" in the late sixties, and stayed in the spotlight until other obligations West telecommunications instructor; Whitaker, lead guitar, works for Utah Larry Barnes, Bill Long, Gary Smith, Brad when weather permitted," Barnes said. The highlight for Barnes was Battle of the Bands at Lagoon. The group played at the Salt efforts helped raise $7,500. for Sub-for-Santa. "We hadn't played together for 27 years. It's surprising how easy it was to pick it back up," said drummer, From the top: Larry Barnes; rock star turned elementary school principal. $50. for an evening's work. "We played at the Diner every weekend - outside demanded too much of his "Justice" was the beginning showcase for another local singer, Scott Symond. He later joined with "Stampede" for an album released by Capital Records. A near-fatal accident late last summer put Symond's career on hold, but only temporarily. "Stampede" has plans for Nashville in February. With a successful come-back to their credit, “New-rotic Sound" also has future plans. They are tentatively scheduled to perform at the dedication of - the new high school, and a .'60s dance during the coming summer is a possibility. Milford High School had two bands and a choir when "New-rotic Sound" was enjoying their fame. That interest has also drifted away, but Barnes would like to see it revived. Music education is returning to Milford Elementary, starting ‘with a twice-a-week chorus practice directed by Carol Wiseman. Susan Jensen is successfully leading the effort at the high school. Nice Persons Tea Is there a "nice | person" out there that you think deserves to be The Annual _ honored? Nice BPW Persons scheduled Tea for 7:00 is P.M., February 6, at the Milford Elementary School. All nominations for "nice people" must be submitted to Mary Sower (387-5536) or Sherri Yardley (387- | 5588) no later than January |
