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Show The Summerbird 9 July 3, 1989 He deals with people BY RACHEL TALBOT On entering the Albertsons pharmacy, one is greeted by the expected high counter and bright light. The walls are decked with certificates and the Albertsons trademark sign which includes a picture of the pharmacys manager and the Evan Vickers uorks hard as Albertsons Cedar City pharmacist , as well as in his duties as a Cedar City councilman. characteristic May I help you? logo. Behind the counter, of course, is found the requisite pharmaceutical staff dressed in uniforms of light blue to match the decor of their corner pharmacy. Looking closely, one recognizes the May I help you? face, now wearing an earnest expression and topped with the afternoons disheveled hair, he seems grown older. Those who frequent the pharmacy may ignore these details concentrating instead on the task at hand and requiring only that the pharmacist count and pour. From experience, the clientele know that, here, fast and friendly service is not just a trite phrase but a proven work ethic. Under the management of Evan James Vickers, whos not only a pharmacist but also in the midst of his first term as a Cedar City councilman, this pharmacy is number one in the Albertsons chain, a merit gained by producing more perscriptions per man hour than any other of Albertsons pharmacies. With more sales on less labor hours, we make a lot of money for them, said Vickers. Born in Panguitch and raised in Beaver, Vickers has capitalized on a neighborly attitude. Twenty-fiv- e percent of our business comes from people that dont come from Iron County, he said. Vickers attributes this support to Beaver County residents, people he knows. Building the business on customer service, Vickers works to meet the customer with a smile.. .and send them out happy. Achieving this goal takes special effort, because, said Vickers, Most of the people who come to the pharmacy dont want to be here, an attitude expected in any facet of the medical profession. In retail, he explained, you deal with people its either real rewarding or real discouraging. Vickers concentrates on the rewards of retail business, however, I enjoy the business end as much as I do the pharmacy part of it, he said. Vickers education included a year and a half of study for a Masters of Business Administration, but he chose not to complete the program, opting instead to enter a partnership for a pharamacy in Beaver. Piano classes slated at College Piano classes for all levels high school and above will begin July 19 as part of the Southern Utah State summer school schedule. Preceding the workshop, Irving Wassermann, professor emeritus at Utah State University, will present a piano recital July 18 at 8 p.m. in the Thorley Recital Hall. He will be accompanied by former student, Karen Owen. Located in the SUSC music building, the recital is free to the public and will include both piano solos and duet pieces. The piano workshop will begin Wednesday at a.m. with Wassermann focusing on piano style and literature in the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Modern periods. Wassermann will bring international recital experience into the classroom as he works with participants in group and private lessons. Born in Poland, Wassermann received his law degree from the University of Cracov. He then continued his studies in Vienna with Edward Steuermann, emphasizing the piano, and Anton three-da- y 9 Webern, with emphasis in theory and analysis. He also studied piano in Brussels with Stefan Askenase and has appeared insolo recitals with orchestras throughout Europe and the United States. A specialist with electronic pianos, Owen received her doctorate from the University of Southern California in performance. She has performed piano solos and accompanied professional musicians throughout Germany. Thursday and Friday classes, instructed by SUSC Professor Hal Campbell, will feature, lessons in keyboard style, technique and basic keyboard theory and composition relating to beginning, intermediate and advanced students. An SUSC instructor for 22 years, Campbell has composed a variety of childrens songs, choral and orchestra works and instrumental pieces. Vickers choice to enter the pharmaceutical business was made following a high school counselors advice to consider the option, an interview with a local pharmacist and an interview with the college of pharmacy at the University of Utah. r Vickers entered the college with a scholarship for academics he excelled in math, r science, and chemistry and a grant for athletics golf. During his time at the U Vickers spent two years on the golf team. His training in this sport began under the direction of pro George Galley at the Beaver course when he was nine years old. Competiton in the northern and southern Utah minor leagues has become a part of life for Vickers as he participates in an average of eight to 12 tournaments each year. Currently, the pharmacy is adorned with several trophies including a second place trophy for the Albertsons golf tournament in 1988. four-yea- one-yea- On days a week, Vickers day begins a.m. on the golf course and then continues in the afternoons with his league competition. Vickers enjoys the competition, and cites the sports calming effect and the chance it offers to be with friends as benefits. Vickers two oldest at five-to-si- x 6 children join their father on the course and have competed in several junior golf tournaments. Its kind of a dream for a golfer to build a golf course, said Vickers. And his service as a Cedar City councilman has afforded him this opportunity with the planned addition of nine holes to the city course. Vickers service on the council began one and a half years ago after his successful election in a race. His duties as a councilman include membership on the airport committee and the water board. Vickers praises the organization of the City Council and its advocacy of citizen involvement volunteers who work on the 20 plus committees. I think its a real good one for Cedar City. It allows a lot of people to get involved, he said. Vickers involvement with civic affairs in Cedar City began with an appointment to the municipal power and task life-lon- non-partisa- g n force. Vickers attributes his business success to personal contacts. Were pretty visible, he said. His involvement in the Lions Club and the City Council will continue to help, he concludes, as long as I dont create too much controversy. Wildlife and landscape photo is SUSC summer school class Students will learn techniques to enhance their wildlife and landscape photographic skills by participating in the Wildlife and Landscape Photography course offered as part of the Southern Utah State summer school schedule. Education 578 includes five intensive days on SUSCs 2,800 acre ranch in the pristine mountains of southern Utah. Students will learn basics in photographic technique and bird behavior in an environment rich in natural diversity. Instructors include Richard Dotson, SUSC assistant professor of science, and professional photographers Lynn A. Chamberlain and Robert J. Warren. Class will be held daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning August 1. Students will meet each morning at the SUSC College Cabin where transportation to various site activities will be provided. All camera equipment and photographic materials must be furnished by the students. Housing arrangements are available through the SUSC Resident Living Office at (801) Camping facilities are also available within minutes of the cabin. 586-796- 6. Workshop registration information is available through the Southern Utah State Registrars Office at 586-771- 5. |