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Show i ! 2 The Salina Sun Wednesday. August 3. 198ft Opinion The Salina Sun Parents voice concerns p about letter Letters to the Editor Mini-cam- Last weeks "Letter to the Editor" concerning the Camp had our phone busy and for the most part we acted as nothing more than a sounding board as concerned parents and patrons of the area voiced their concerns, pro and con, about the organization that most girls ultimately want to be a member of. After listening to quite a few people who were concerned that we have a problem thought would air some of the thoughts and reflections voiced to me. As the letter pointed out, the mini-dri- ll camp was for in interested more about drill team learning younger girls marching. The writer claimed there were hurt feelings with some of the methods used to select the best marchers. As the callers voiced their opinions about the Uniques and their program they too were concerned about hurting feelings so the following remarks are not meant to pick on one individual but are written in hopes that someone might see the differing of opinions that exist between mothers, marchers and patrons of the area. p was designed and fashioned after the The drill team members attend each school the high camps summer. For this reason the drill down", where participants are singled out one at a time as they perform until the winners p in Salina. The are left on the floor, was used at the writer of the letter felt this was too embarrassing to young girls to be picked out "as making mistakes" in front of an audience. Most phone callers agreed with this statement. Most mothers felt that, yes, life is full of disappointments and moments of embarrassment but when working with younger girls especially, lets build and strengthen self concept. A strong self image, built on success no matter how small or noticeable, will ultimately build a stronger teen society that will be able to better handle defeat when it comes in heaping helpings later (which will be in not very many years in the future). The other concern of the writer, the concern that brought the most discussion, was that of teaching and performing to "inappropriate music" like The Stripper. One mother explained that this was one of the numbers the older girls learned at camp this summer and so it was a logical selection to be used in the Many of the callers were concerned that, first off, this of type song along with uncomfortable body movements was even taught to a group of younger girls, ages 1 3. Then in the same breath they voiced their concerns that this type of music was not appropriate for older high school girls either. Most agreed that morality is a subjective conviction to each individual viewer or participant but we have come along way in promoting the dress, fashion, movements and music that several years ago was only found in places like Las Vegas. mentioned to one mother the shock from some and pleasure from others as a basketball crowd in Roosevelt watched the marchers from Wasatch High dance in their black and gold sleekly skin tight uniforms that left nothing to the imagination of the crowd butthecoloroftheirskin. Every ripple and bounce was magnified by the uniform to the public and even though this team was the number one marching team in the state very few saw their marching and dancing qualities as they were distracted by their attire. These spectators did not have their minds on the quality of dancing. A couple of the callers felt this dirty attitude" of mind was not worth the time to even have it discussed. They felt that if people could not look at good dancing and enjoy it for what it was that was their problem not a problem of their daughter orthe other dancers. In fact thought it was interesting that one mother who voiced this remark in the same breath said wait till you see the Wasatch team this year because their uniforms look like they just came from Las Vegas. Mini-Dri- ll I I mini-cam- mini-cam- mini-cam- ti r p. 7-- I I Cant we see that we are caught the same up is we Wasatch are just two uniform evolution game that only years behind. The only difference is, in two years when our girls are wearing this Las Vegas attire", it will be acceptable. Callers were concerned that maybe we have been sitting back and accepting too much in the way of suggestive dancing and clothing. All this just for the sake of competition when in fact there are some who are still trying to teach their daughters to be embarrassed when they are immodestly dressed or dancing out actions that depict immoral thoughts or behavior. Linda Whitlock has taken on a huge responsibility this year along with the officers and girls who make up the "Uniques at North Sevier. Linda and some of the Uniques talked with were very concerned about hurting someone" and assure you this was not their intention. On the contrary, the camp was held to build moral and character through in That Awful Road! Dear Editor: Just a note to everyone that has been so good to travel to Gooseberry to help donate their time and vehicle I in cleaning the campground. apologize for that awful mess of a road that you have to travel on. When we, the public took over the campground the forest service and the county commissioners promised me that the road would be graded 4 times a year. The road is beyond repairs. It is a hazardous mess. I wrote a letter to the forest service explaining that w ilh the volunteers traveling that awful road to get to the campground, they better be making some improvements on it before someone gets seriously injured. There reply was, Yes, it w'ould be nice if we had some money. By taking over the campground we save the forest service $8,000.00 a year. So for the past three years we have saved them a total of $24,000.00. This money must be going somewhere, maybe to Fish Lake side for graveling and oiling roads over there?? Theres lots of money being spent over there. Also I understand that on the Monroe side, they have an oiled road to their Monroevian Park campground. This park is run by volunteers also. I was told that donations were gathered and the forest service matched the donations to make it possible to oil the road. From the Gooseberry campground to the end of the oiled road it is 3.3 miles. When pulling a horse trailer, camp trailer, wood trailer or 4 wheelers it seems like it is 10 miles of pure misery. I guess they just want u s to stay home and make the environmentalists happy. Wrong! It is not working. Rather we go up to clean the campground or to ride fish, hunt, go to horses, a reunion, or just go for a ride. We need a decent road. This past summer, I have had so many complaints on that awful road, that I feel it is time to get a petition circulating and put the pressure on the forest service, county commissioner's and politicians. Lets push for an oiled road to the campground. It doesn't hurt to try. 3-- see the volunteer program come to an end because of that awful road. I feel that is has been a good program to teach our youth how to work without always getting paid and to remind ourselves to clean up and to pick up. I f anyone has any comments or ideas for this project to become successful, Id appreciate hearing from you. Amber Curtis, Box 232, Aurora, Utah 84620 or call Watch for Petitions and sign them. Listen for meetings and attend, I need your help. I would really hate to 529-725- Thanks, Amber Curtis. 6. SAYS ASCS OFFICE Extreme drought The Salina Sun causing problems Due to the extreme drought conditions existing in parts of the country, some producers are finding it necessary to destroy crops or to salvage as much feed value as possible from disaster affected crops. Congress is considering action that if enacted, would authorize disaster assistance. Farmers should prepare now to apply for drought aid so they will be ready to show eligibility after pending legislation is enacted, said Wendell Roberts, of the Sevier and Piute County ASCS Office. We likely wont have details of drought assistance for several weeks, Roberts said, But there are some things producers can do to help make sure they will receive the USPS Salina, Utah 84654 tion. 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Utah Farm Bureau pays Reward 0 63 East Main benefits offered by any new legisla- bin measurements should be requested from ASCS on drought-damage- d crops before they are destroyed, harvested, grazed, or fed, Roberts said. Crop production evidence should be maintained for a crops sold or stored off the farm. Production records for non program crops such as fruits, vegetables, and other commercial crops should be maintained for the current and previous year, the agency official stated. The bottom line, said Mr. Roberts, is dont destroy any evidence you may need later to prove your eligibility for benefits. 4780-800- Single Copy $.35 Publisher: Kevin Ashby Editor: Carol Jensen Correspondents: Aurora: Kathleen Lloyd Redmond: Tammy Johnson Salina: Evelyn Kiesel ties. Boyd Sunderland, President of the Sanpete County Farm Bureau, encourages citizens to become more involved in reporting crimes and feels this reward program will give an added incentive to do just that Natural Gas Your best energy value. NEW Energy Efficient Censible 5 Gas Water Heaters from State I I participation. And they were very apologetic for hurting anyones feelings. But there are times when all of us have to look at the direction we are headed and remove ourselves from the trends and demands on our lives and open mindedly make a decision of whether or not we are on the right road. There are many in the area concerned that morality, whether subjective or not, needs to be encouraged, strongly encouraged, in the programs our youtfrparticipate. This would be through dance, acting, talk, actions, thought and play. There isnt a program around, at school or in the community, that couldnt use some additional parental help and support. find it interesting that some parents have had these feelings for quite a few years but have never said anything about them or voluntarily done anything to help the situation. Instead they have stood back hoping that the situation would not worsen. If you want to do anything about a problem then get involved. This is just one of many that have been identified. Now is the time to get your priorities put in order an help work towards building strong moral youth through programs that demand excellence through hard work. Ga Modal m 20 40 SO 75 and gallon capacmaa 30 100 NATURAL GAS SAVES! I ANNUAL COSTS natural oas 1 85-- 1 94 othsEoVrNcErgy ' 388-43- Batad upon producing 64 gallon par day 1 of wator NEW WINDOWS FOR CITY BUILDING: John Jensen and sons, of Jensen Paint and Glass, Salina installed 49 new windows in Salina's City building last week. The old windows were replaced with bronze frame-bronz- e glass. Bars in the old jail windows had to be removed before the new windows could be installed in that area. The new windows will help make the building more energy efficient and more pleasant to look at, said Mr. Jensen. J.J.W.D 425 South Slate Salma, Utah 529-748- 8' hoi |