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Show Thursday, December 4, Page 3 Slip Jajjaim Chruutrlf 11)75 fapmt (Hjrmttrl? 35 West Utah Avenue, Payson, Phone 465-922- Utah-8465- Stranger in Paradise Who's exaggerating? A weekly newspaper established in 1888, published every Thursday and entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office in Payson, Utah 84651 by John Serfustini This may ! the im st significant article you will :e.nl Richard M. Buys, Publisher this year. Now you mav think that with John Serfustini, Managing Editor on founded an opening sentence like that, I'm going to tell on how t eliminate inflation and miem ployment or how to convince your kids that its the thought and not the it; ft that counts. will not. 895 1 began my 'iilumr the way I did to demonstrate the point I make now: that money isn't the only thing that suffers from inflation: lun tinge does, too. Exaggeration de, allies the way communication money. I Ml MSER Of TH 44 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payson and vicinity, $6.00 per year. Outside Payson area, $7.00 per year. All subscriptions are payable in advance. 15c per single copy. The inflation of our day to day speech and writing isnt subtle, but its so widespread that you may not notice it. You may even be turning yout-se- lf off to it. editorial Our language became inflated when too many people ha i too much to say and too many ways to say it. Politicians, Senior Citizens still useful journalsists Does it follow that this town then has the highest ratio of nonproductive population? We hope not. In most classes in public economy, a high ratio of Senior Citizens in a town is viewed as a drawback. Retired people are low income people. They spend less and pay less in taxes than younger citizens. They also demand more medical care and transportation service, much of which they can't afford. There is a pervasive and incorrect belief in some circles that the community's Senior Citizens are no longer useful. We wish to correct this misbelief first place, it was those who are retired built this city, who built every city, in fact. The talents and energies that create and maintain industries and businesses do not turn off at 65. There is a vast, untapped pool of talent in older citizens. now advertisers and who there is a clear and growing need for help in various community projects. Working people may find that they cant spare the time away from their business to do the job, but retiredpeople can fill many vital positions. Second, There will be an intensified drive to begin new programs improvements in the next few months. We urge Senior Citizens to involve themselves in these projects. of community The Senior Citizens have earned their title. They can look at the city of Payson as a trophy they have won. But, like any other trophy, it will tarnish if the winner doesnt keep it polished. enough, thetechnology of communication has advanced to the point where just about anything anybody says can be transmitted in print or airand usually is waves- STATE WILDLIFE The Utah Wildlife Board met in Garden City and established the 1976 Aquatic Wildlife regulations. General fishing season will run from May 29 through Nov. 30. The May 29 opener coincides with the 1976 Memorial Day weekend. Fishing regulations remain essentially the same as in '75. Some changes, however, were made concerning the commonly shared waters of Flaming Gorge, Bear Lake and Lake Powell. In addition, other changes were made regulating open and closed waters, the use of motors and the increase in the grayling limit to eight fish statewide. The Wildlife Board, in response to discussion with Utah Trappers' Association representative, Tony Kabonic, changed the permissible gap width on all traps used in Utah from 516 of an inch to 316 of an inch. Utah trapping laws require that a spacer be placed between the jaws of any trap using a bait. The spacer keeps the jaws from closing completely. There was strong indication that the purpose for requiring the gap would still be met with the 3' 16 spread and the 30 feet exposed bait rule. Any trapper using bait to take carnivores must set his trap at least 30 feet from any exposed bait. Essentially, the rule was established to protect Utahs raptor population. Utah Seining and Falconry Proclamations were placed on a calendar-yea- r basis. The Board approved a re Wildlife Resources Director. emergency conservation and safety measure. '76 FISHING LAWS SET Utah State Wildlife Board met recently to establish the 1976 Aquatic Wildlife regulations. The general fishing season was set for opening on May 29 and will run through Nov. 30. The proclamation becomes effective Jan. . Most of the fishing regulations for 76 remain the same as 1 Another way to inflate the imoortance of something is to compile and compare meaningless statistics and records. Sportscasters and weathermen are the most obvious of- fenders in this regard. Watch football some afternoon and watch the records of fall - record number passes completed on a wet field, record number of yards without gained penalties, record number of sprained ankles in NCAA play ... the list is almost endless. 'turn w record - Muni father - record record record gets cold, new v"t c cry day. Athletes are citner superhuman or simply tremendous. It Howard Cosell says a tirm on TV - its Then there are the signs. lor nothing do people call the main streets of most towns "neon jungles." N All this exaggeration has an effort on us. It deprives us of a clear picture ofwhats really going on and how important it is to us. If we believed every overstated case thats brought before us, wed soon be convinced that our lives are either radically better or drastically worse, andthis is just not true. No matter what the headlines say today, tomorrow will probably be business as usual for most of us. Beware the bold print, the flashy sign, the memorable quote. Exiggeration and half truths are the meat and potatoes of both Pollyanna and C j.vsandras. cir- too much info to remem tier, What happens then is that the information pushers mumt compete for attentioa They overstate, distort or color their messages to get the point across. Take the former Richard Nixon for example. When the US devalued the dollar and floated the currency, it was "the most significant monetary agreement in the history of the world," according When he went to to him. the People's Republic of China and the USSR, it wasnt a goodwill tour, it was two that the weeks changed world the mayors of Recen'ly Springville, Spanish Fork and Payson, requested an audience with the School Board. The purpose forthe discussionwas to consider ways in which the communities and the Nehn School District could work together for the betterment of It is very the communities. gratifying to see the willingness and cooperation between city government and the School District. Some of the items discussed were the joint use recreation facilities, of joint development projects, better cooperation and coordination of school sites and recreation areas and sharing the use of expensive specialized equipment rather than having each party maintain and operate this type of equipment. I in 1975. Some changes, how- ever, were made in opening and closing waters, on allowing the use of motors on some waters, and m regulations ot the commonlv shared waters ol Lake Bear Lake Powell ). and (Utah-ldaho- ( Utah-Arion- a Flaming Gorge legal angling hours remain the same: 5 a.m. to 10 p. in Daylight Savings I ime and 4 a m. to 9 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, when m elicit. believe that most of the city councils and the School District are aware and are concerned about the projected growth for the south end of Utah County and it certainly seems important that all of the communities and the School District not only understand the problems that increased growth will bring but cooperate to solve the many pi ublems which each are faced with. The School District is the only governmental agency that covers the entire south end of the County and possibly can help coordinate some activities within the south end of the Countv. Currently the School Board has to partinvited individuals icipate in discussing the need or the potential for increased and improved cultural activities in this end of the County. The committee members are representative of the various areas of the School District. If they determine that there is not a need for improved cultural opportunities, or if there is a need, at least it will provide a basis for the various communities and the School District to cooperate in providing for the needs of the citizens. With the continued squeeze on the economy, it is irnper-at- i' e that local leaders coop- erate to provide the best posit is sible service, whether utility service, an educational service, or some other service expected by the communities, for the tax dollars a collected WILDLIFE REPORT Lake Powell UTAH STATE DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES to $2. Flaming Gorge Bag limits at Flaming Gorge reflect the only change in the for those new regulations waters. Sportsmen will now he able to take more than the previous limit ot two lake trout, mackinaws. called also "Macks" will be included in the total bag limit of eight fish. Special stamps are also needed to fish waters it the two bordering slates. Other changes New Baker Circus 1 by (Wayne after being elosed during '75 due to chemical treatment. Fishing in Duchesne County on the Strawberry River from Soldier Creek Dam downstream to Red Creek will be open from Jtilv 15 through Sept. 15 instead ol July through Aug. 1. Lake ( anvon Lake (Duchesne Counts) will be open from Jan. through Feb. 2l) and from Dec. through Dec. 31. Closures Brough Reservoir (Uintah Several changes were made Counts) and Kolob Creek regarding open and closed upstream from Kolob Reservoir M.r-Lea- 5. Waterstiip Down by Richard Adams C. Butch Cassidy - My Brother by latl.t Parker Beten-si- n. Vintage Mac Lean comes up with a suspense novel that builds of equal parts actum, espionage, and the razor edged excitement of a circus atmosphere. A 2. Season in Hell 7. 8 Whitney 9. River Rising 3. by Jessica Ragtime by L. E The Reincarnation of Peter Proud by Max Ehrlich 10. Times to Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. North 4. The Easiest Way to Learn by Fred Reinfeld Spindrift by Phyllis A. Chess Kn mth Henry Mts. now in national registry Acting Secretary of the InThomas S. Kleppe today announced the addition of a portion of the Henry Mountains, known as the "Little in Garfield County, Rockies, Utah, to the National Registry of Natural Landmarks. terior The "Little Rockies" are Transport dept, explains snow rules Motorists have been calling the Utah Department of Transportation asking for clarification of the Departments new regulation requiring motorists dri'ing on state highways canyons designated through from November 1, to March 31, to be equipped with either snow tires, chains, or elastomeric tire chains. To better clarify this new the Department regulation, listed the following most often asked questions together with the agencys nswers. Question: On which canyon highways will the restrictions apply? The only canyon Answer: highways designated (o receive the restrictions so far are: through Little Cottonwood through Big Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. The Director of Transportation may designate other highways to be restricted if the need arises. 10 Question: Why cant I drive up the canyons without snow tires or chains if the roads are dry and the weather is good? Answer: From Njvemberl to March 31, these canyons are notorious for sudden unpreAn inadedicted snowstorms. quately equipped motorist endangers not only himself, but If he gets others as well. stuck he may block the road and prevent not only other motorists but also snow plows and sanders from getting through. Question: Are ldrive, drive, or rear engine vehicles exemjited from the restrictions'? four-whee- l- front-whee- Thousands of Veterans Washington Counts) were closed to fishing for 196. Fast Canson Creek (Morgan Counts) upstream from Fast Canson Reservoir will be closed to fishing lor the entire month of September. Fly fishing waters (Cache County) was taken off the fly only list. It will open to general fishing. In Emery County, the portion of Hunting-toCreek from Electric Dam to Flood and Engineer's Canson (approximately four miles) will again be open to fly only fishing. This new demarcation decreases the previous boundaries by f mile. In addition to the above changes, the Board also increased the limit of grayling to eight fish statewide. Holding cages were made legal for use hv anglers as long as the cage is kept within 20 feet of the person at all times. It is still unlawful, however, to transport live fish from the location in which they were caught. one-hal- Ad- pensioners throughout Utah received an annual income questionnaire with the pension check delivered Nov. 1, according to Elmer J. Smith, Director of the VA Regional Office in Salt Lake City. It is imperative that the veterans, their widows, and Answer: No. The regulation states that these specifically vehicles must have at least two mounted snow tires, or chains available in the vehicle. Question: Are radial tires from the restriexempted ctions? Answer: Only if they are snow tires The Rubber Manufacturers Association defines snow tires as having a generally discontinuous tread design with a substantial portion ofthe lug, block or rib edges at an angle greater than 30 degrees to the tire's circumferential center line. Oil at least one side perpendicular to the direction ot travel. After January 1, 1976, such tires will be labeled on one side wall with the words mud and snow" or any combination using the letters "M" and S". Can steel chains radial tires? Answer: Some tests conducQuestion: be used on ted nationally have shown that steel chains damage radial tires, others have shown that However, the they do not. Department has approved the use of elastomeric tire chains in canyons. winter-restrict- Question: Must I have my tire chains on the wheels of my car if the roads are dry? Answer: No. The regulation says only that they must be available in the vehicle. Question: What happens if restricted canyon the proper traction you go up a without aids? Answer: You would be guilty of a misdemeanor. among several mountain groups in the Colorado Plateau which were formed by igneous rock plugs uplifting the overlying sedimentary Erosion of the tops rock. of these structural domes has igneexposed the steep-side- d ous rock. Mount Holmes and Mount Ellsworth are the most prominent features within the This is the area landmark. where the concept of doming from central plugs was first described in the geological literature, and it represents the classic U, S. Government the classic site to geologists Most of around the world. the awimark site is owned by the U. S. Government and administered by the Bureau of Land Management; a small portion is owned by the State It is located 43 of Utah. of miles south-southea- st le. Landmark designation is intended to encourage owners to preserve nationally signifiAreas cant natural values. are eligible regardless of ownership, if they have been maintained in a relatively natural state. Since the program began in 1962, 396 areas have been recognized as natural landmarks. Homemaker slate meeting The Payson chapter of Utah Young Homemakers will meet Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Payson High School. The guest will beRonaldMeyer, whowill gi' e a flower arranging demonstration. Anyone interested is invited to attend. dependents receiving monthly VA pension checks fill out and return the annual income questionnaire as soon as possible. Although the forms are not due until January 1, 1976, Smith suggeststheques-tionnair- e be tilled out and resooner if possible. turned Failure to return the questionnaire by the deadline could result in discontinuance of future VA pension checks. Annual income is a determining factor in the amount of your VA pension check, since the amount of the VA pension is based ujxin the amount of income Smith pointed out that veterans in receipt of service-connectdisability compensation do' not have to fill out a quiestionnaire. ed " 'Reflections Riser below Porcupine Dam C'ountv ), West Loeomotivc Pond (box Elder County), and Oak Creek Reservoir (Millard Counts) will be open to fishing in '76 BOOKS Alistair Hast Fork of the Little Bear waters Reservoir NEW ministration I ii.tt its around the State and aKo m boating regulations. he use of motors will tin longer be lawful at Palis.uk Reservoir (Sanpete Counts) amt Silver Flat Reservoir (Utah County ). Reverend Brown, John Hawker son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hawker; Rachel Brown, Gayla Bascom, daughter of Mr. and Mis. Raymond Bascom. E.K. Horn beck, Dennis Carlisle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Carlisle. Mr. Daven port, Ronald Radditz, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Radditz to name a tew. Thecast consists of abmt 50 young people Pensioners get questionnaire . Laws governing the use of Lake Powell remain essentially the same as 1975 wtih the exception of special permits needed to fish on both Utah and Ariona portions of the lake. The Utah stamp needed by Ariona anglers to fish in Utah increased in cost from $3 to $6. 'I he Arizona stamp went (torn $1 The pint is based on the court case against Bert rum Cates, a small town si hoot teacher, who taught Darwins theon ot evolution J culars. This is far herit the Wind" "a goodplayer, "it means player is probably a mediocrity among professionals. oil storefronts and Bert Cates will lie played James Pitts, son uf Mr. and Mrs Don Lincli. The attorney for the defense Henry Drummond, will lie played by Mike Box, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Box. Prosecuting Attorney, Matthew Harrison Biady, will by played by Kelly Morgensun, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wtllaee Morgansen. Other cast mem tiers include bv - a ded by at least 1,500 bits of information a day This glut of information isn't only in pa- pers or Thursday through Saturday, at 8:00 in the ev ening Payson High School will present their version of Lnwcreniv and Fees famous pi. tv "In- lie bombar- DIVISION OF John E. Phelps. The area was dosed to the discharge of rifles and pistols except .22 rifles used under direct supervision of certified hunter safety instructors in qualifying hunter safety classes. It was deemed an But polities isnt the only haven of the exaggerators. Does anytmdy advertise any products that arent the very best? Can't you buy anything without scoring "incredible savings' id the that the has estimated average person gets RESOURCES commendation that would initiate the first stages of a pheasant habitat improvement program in an effort to encourage farmers to produce more habitat for the game birds. Easements on Division land, requested by the town of Mayfield and also by the California Pacific Utilities Company were approved by the Board. Additional consideration in the case of the Utilities Company was deemed necessary before final disposition. It was announced that a fee schedule for duplicate permits and licenses was being studied and would be finalized sixin. An emergency closure of the old Remington Arms land at 2100 South and 5600 West in Salt Lake County was announced to the Board by Division of Our own Senator Frank Moss said the oil producing nations are the hidden villains behind out inflation problem." He does not say who the villains were in 1971, long before the energy crisis, when wage and price restraints became part of Am riean hie. ' it, One student of communica- tion WILDLIFE REPORT UTAH Of course, Nixon wasnt alone. Kissinger stated my Oeto-V- i, in favorite quote before 1972, shortly Peace is at elee'ion nine: Peace was not at hand. hand. -- all notorious for overstatement have multiplied over the years. As if sheer numbers weren't One of every six persons in Payson is a Senior Citizen. According to Mayor Richard Hamer, this is the highest ratio of older people to total city population in the state. In the Lions den 1 1 1345 Mrs. George 1353 Chase was hostess to tile ladies of the Tres Joli club last Thursday with a luncheon followed with bridge. Prizes were gn en to Mrs. Mable Robinsuii, Mrs. L. D. Stewart and Mrs. W. C. McCormick. Special guests were Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Charles Chase. Mrs. K. the ladies Wednesday home. S. Witt entertained Bridge Club evening at her other The Birthday Club entertained Mrs. Dewain Sanderson last week. A delicious supper was served. Cards were played and prizes were won by Mrs. Harold Olierg and Rodney Martin, Mrs. Martin and Milt Thomas. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Grant Larson, Mrs. Milt Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Christensen, Harold Oberg and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Larsen. 1963 Mr. and Mrs. Q. M. Burdick spent a ten day holiday in California, guests at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Arza Burdick in Fairoaks. They enjoyed Thanksgiving there with places arranged for those mentioned and also Jo Ann and Jimmy Burdick. They were joined for an afternoon of visiting by Mrs. Zoe Barnett of Long Beach, California. Enroute home, the Payson-iavisited in Las Vegas, Nev., and with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Bachman of Henderson. ns |