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Show UAVIS HfchLfcX JUUHNAL, JULY 11, 1984 Frmhm At LMt This is the second of three articles telling the true story of Cato H. Persico, of Bountiful, who spent 20 months in a German Prison Camp, This article tells of the suffering and horrors she experienced and saw until liberated. letting me see Rosie and Petie. Cato didnt like what she saw. Rosie was sick and had lost her willpower to live. I would sneak into her line and pinch her cheeks to make it appear that she was well. BUT A FEW days later, Rosie was herded into another line -- By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor BOUNTIFUL - It was only a short train ride to Nordhausen where Cato would spend the next 20 months the most Horrible months of her young life. -- I WAS A gutty kid. I had a lot of spunk and fight in me and thats the only thing that kept me going, she and Cato felt Petie had become seriously ill from malnutrition around a camp one obligated to help him. She followed prisonerhe she took his When did, die. and day waiting for him to collapse hand - and gave his in clutched bread old of a and clothes piece them to her brother. Looking back at it now, I wonder if I would have done the same thing. Upon arriving at Nordhausen, Cato, Petie and hundreds of other children were herded into the prison camp where they were stripped, disinfected (for lice) and ordered into lines of five to await further instructions. says. -- I struggled through I, TOO, was fading fast, said Cato. &lve-wasn t to each day with only a strong willpower keep me me. of best going to let the Nazi get the Cato was During the last few months of her stay in prison That s where I was creamatoriums. the to cleaning assigned of prisoners, exposed directly with the gassing and cremating she said. CATO ADMITS that she mouthed ofF to a woman SS H officer and was badly beaten. Petie tries to help and ii taken to another barracks. Now both are alone, and scared.- j ',y Cato said they would get up early each morning and were, VL? i forced to stand in line with their heads bowed for about pfn hours' j - until daybreak. . - - -- f.J.; . this line led to a gas chamber for extermination. For the next several months many horrible things happened around the camp, Cato recalls. She told of being forced by the Nazi to watch other prisoners being tortured and raped, a mother and her baby being shot; and finally the witnessing of thousands of deaths of prisoners being shot at the edge of large and deep ravines, gas poured on their bodies and burned. AT THE SAME time, Cato made friends with an older girl who it. They slept cuddled appeared to be having a hard time of Cato realized her together that night and the following morning died. friend had . - IT SEEMED that there were more exterminations and brutal tortures during the final months before the war ended. The Nazi knew they were losing (the war) and took it out on the prisoners. Cato said there were rumors of the wars end coming soon and this kept her going. I could not have lasted more than a few more months. Physically and mentally I was going fast. ROSIE RELUCTANTLY followed the others and for a time Cato is without her best friend. She had no one to talk to, no one V to confide in. p.'f'K; Meanwhile, Catp learned that jewelry and other ekpqnstVe items could occasionally be found in pockets or lining Of the clothes. Once she aiscovered three large diamonds in an artycleof underclothing. ? THE DAY finally came. There was the sound of airplanes, trucks and tanks in the distance. Moments later, the Americans crashed through the fences surrounding the camp. - THEY WERE given a piece of bread covered with mildew and a bowl of water as their total food ration for the entire day. , Cato was assigned to the factory where the children sorted huge stacks of clothes. One of her first days at work a Gestapo.; walked in and ordered all Jews to come with him. - - AFTER 20 months freedom at last! Next Week: What it felt like to be freed from Nazi control and the horrors of Nordhausen Concentration Camp. Cato is also reunited with her parents, but after about eight years decides to immigrate to the United States via Canada. Her troubles were not over. ,'t I HAD learned from Petie that Jews who became too weidt to work were being exterminated and I couldnt let this happen to Rosie, said Cato. I used the diamonds to bribe a guanJ Into CATO H. PERSICO 3 Jaycees Plan July Events July calendar of events of the Kaysville Jaycees include: JULY 11, an informal dinner meeting to be held at the home of Steven Major. July 25, meeting for all board members, no membership meeting. July 27, Kaysville Jaycees are hosting a 40 year Jayceereunion at the Kaysville City Bowery. Heres Some Tips m Kaysville Jaycee Shirts are available to each. all members for $12 By TOM BUSSELBERG A SPECIAL thanks goes to all Jaycees who worked so hard for CLEARFIELD sponsored by the local chapter. Doug Chesley. with Humphrey announced the chapter has welcomed three new members into their chapter. Neal and Janice Smith. Mr. Smith is manager of the Bowmans Market in Farmington; Gene and Debbie McLaughlin, 285 N. 700 E., Kaysville. Gene is as an interior specialist in home design. Scott and DeeAnn Hune of 220 S. 900 E., Kaysville. Scott is a CPA with Peat, Marwick and Mitchell & Co. Pres. Humphrey expressed appreciation of having both the Kaysville and Fruit Heights Mayors, Gerald Purdy and Dean Brand as their guest speakers at their various membership meetings. THE KAYSVILLE Jaycee Chapter is sponsoring a circus which will be coming to Kaysville on Sept. 6. It will be the Ford Brothers Circus from Cut and Shoot, Tex. Summers WELL, THERE arestilf about; two months of vacation; for many students and this years among the brightest in many for possibly find-- , ing that job, says Clearfield Job Service Manager Jack Bailey. Even though theres the most promising outlook for summer jobs in five years, he emphasizes only about 100,000 new hires will occur statewide over the summer--ther- e will be 136,000 trying for those positions. THERE ARE a few, always worthwhile, tips that the job seeker might keep in mind, possibly giving that edge to landing that position, Mr. Bailey indicates. Check for job leads with family, neighbors and employment and job counselors through your school. Although this may not apply this early to year, for best results--stagive yourself as much time as pos- Mark Anderson and Gene McLaughlin over the Miss Heights Float in the parade; Mike Young, chairman of the breakfast with Jeff Dunford; Brian Marston was chairman of the parade with Brady Koroulis as chairman. Steve Major was chairman of afternoon activities with Dean Harris as Terry Dar-gwas chairman of evening activi-tie- s with Tom Allen as Bruce McGraw, chairman of the fireworks. Kays-ville-Fr- JAYCEE President Steven - into full swing and you havent found yourself that temporary job while schools out. the July 4th celebration and spearheaded the many events -- -- . er STEVE Major will be chairman of the Jaycee 40 year reunion. Richard Diehl has been named chairman of the Handicapped outing. Tom Komel is chairman of the circus for September with Steve Humphrey as assets in their best light. Arrive for the interview alone, and be at least five minutes early. SOME OTHER tips: dress clean- ly and neatly, refraining from smoking, chewing gum or wearing jeans. Leave portable radios and headphones at home, Mr. Bailey advises." And speak clearly, avoid slang and be positive and enthusiastic. Be prepared to be flexible when it comes to working hours. Many ; - i 1 1 .il By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor f k - The GREAT SALT LAKE water level of the Great Salt Lake has risen to its second highest level in history - causing millions of dollars more in damage than estimated j -- earlier. C 544-169-0. ! S Ifc. ,; , MESSIQNAMEg Deadline for photos Wed. 6:00 p.m. 1 Week before publication i recepl 5 THERERE a whole slate of '"care altendantsT landscaping,; sprinkling system installers, ware-1- , house workers, material handlers and dock workers, delivery drivers and helpers, construction laborers,' typists, sales clerks and general :: merchandise salespersons. Kaysville, City of Distinction, Incorporated in 1868. The plaque was removed from the council chambers in 1980 to have the date changed, by some person who felt the date was wrong, and was never returned. THE CITY council would appreciate any information concerning the whereabouts of his valuable plaque. Those who have information, please contact city mayor Gerald Purdy or any member of the council, np Level Since 1879 A , Jlh.'Mbrle Carpenter of Kamas THIS YEARS pageant will be held in the newly built,: .ait ' Vbeen Staying a few days with conditioned air dome just west of the rodeo arena ;yhas' ' het soii and family, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Miller of KSL will be the master of ceremonies combin- ing his experience and love of children to make thisa special 'f GkpdCarpen ter to help with the giiiHddl&htn during the arrival of V 2 i t.' event for all. a ftjra l)ndson bom Friday, June r tHrtte is children who to THIS YEARS contest ait years open Iffftnf and Blanch Sheffield and old but have not had their fifth birthday. The registititidn Feeof j faimfy'.jtraveled to Los Angeles, ; $10 is due no later than July 25. ; CaliLW attend the funeral services 45 Tdf Linda Bennett, ? For Princess registration contact 111 Brother Attorney Elburn This 'year's;'1' ' of prince registration contact Faye Offret, Sheffield last week. pageant committee include Fay Offret, chairman and Cynthia Mf.; and Mrs. Ted Laser and ? Weatherbie. , , famfty: attended the wedding and bf her nephew Randy BurAfrwliD married Danelle Carr.'Kjbidy ifcthe son of Mr. and. ; Mrs. CltalJts Burgoyne and Danel-- i : le is the dhtigllter of Mr. and Mrs.! Lowell Ckri both of Bountiful. Harold Wl Louise Gailey have returned ftbm a three week vacai tion trip. They visited in England, Scotland, Whales and Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodwin and family of Hawaii have been staying the past month with her parents A1 and Beth Miller. They spent time at the Miller Summer Cabin at Island Park. potential jobs that should be checked out in areas such as: fast food workers; kitchen helpers, child 9-- Great Salt Lake Highest worked. K Beyond that, dont forget your Soft rial Security humber. 4 Before going for an interview, i i familiarize yourself with the com- pany and its product and service. Then;j present your skills and Blinking lights, crowded midways and the music of the Lagoon carrousel set the stage for the 1984 Davis County Prince and Princess Pageant coming to Lagoon Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. ONCE THE interviews over and the applications filled out, follow up by calling two or three days later to seeif the job has been filled; Job Service gears up , Clearfield for each summers hiring at Lagoon, in particular, providing jobs new applicants each for 500-70- 0 year and renewed employment for another 500. There are about two - - Little Prince, Princess Contest Readied Aug. 8 applicants for every new position, though, Mr. Bailey says. arent the KAYSVILLE City officials are seeking any information concerning a lovely plaque that hung in the council chambers for many years. The plaque was donated to the city by the Kaysville Civic Association in 1967. IT WAS while Brant Johnson was serving as KCA President that he along with KCA Board members decided to have a plaque made. The plaque was a valuable work of a highway patrolman artist, Mike Boelter, who designed the plaque with the assistance of Mr. Johnson. IT CONTAINED a seal, plus the mottor, sible. PURSUE MORE than one lead at a time, and in doing that, be prepared to fill out applications. Make it standard to bring a list of references, including names, addresses and telephone numbers. If youve been employed before, be ready to supply- the employer's name and the Shooters Education project and Steve Humphrey will chairman the model legislature with Brady Koroulis as np variety, but require working afternoons, evenings and weekends. summer jobs Plaque Info Sought rt TOM KOLMEL is chairman of Seeking A Job OFFICIALS of the U.S. I Geolo- gical Survey Department now estimate damage to property and lakeside businesses to total nearly $300 about 30 percent higher million thatt previously estimated. Hie lake level just under 4,210 feet above sea level is the highest level since May 1, 1879, and the second highest level in 137 years. evaporation. THATS WHY its essential during the next 60 days that the temperature remains average or above normal to allow evaporation and a receeding of the lake level. If not, next springs runoff will simply add to the already water level, which is what happened this spring because of far below evaporation during cool summer months a year ago, it was explained. - Lake officials said they were a little surprised that the lake level rose about one-ha- lf foot during the LAKE OFFICIALS believe, however, that the lake has reached its peak and will begin to receed -just how much will depend on the weather. Great Salt Lake is a natural basin of water without an outlet much the same as a tub of water without a drain. The only reduction of water level from the lake is derived from THEY NOTED that the spring runoff is primarily over by June 1 and the temperature is usually high enough to cause normal evaporation to equal, or exceed the runoff. But this didnt happen. Meanwhile, the rising lake level has heaped millions upon millions of dollars damage to private industries, property used for grazing and farming, extensive damage to waterfowl habitat, and damage to r - last two weeks of June. - public facilities including Saltair j and Utah State Park, the latter lo--r cated on the northern tip of Ante- -' lope island. DR. JOHN Kadlec, a Utah State University professor of wildlife, who has been studying the lake's damage to waterfowl habitat, estimates 75 percent of the Great Salt Lake waterfowl marshes have been destroyed by waters of the rising landlocked lake. He said damage to physical facilities alone will probably exceed $35 million, based on earlier Division of Wildlife Resources lake level impact projections. LIKEWISE, he estimated that aquatic bird numbers at the lakeside marshes will decrease more than the 30 to 60 percent that occurred in the spring of 1983. Also, problems of getting supplemental food to cattle summer grazing on privately-owne- d property on Antelope Island has forced, ranchers to remove more than 1,500 animals tq another grazing site. t J ' |