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Show poor copy s fifteanwhile, Over Here $ by Tom t " Smith i red tape, every sheet of useless Tin daydream I was having a pleasant one, really, and nn the Bureaucrat had to go :d uii eveiything. I , hi i e was, enjoying one of those uniquely satis-fynmoments which the Tonight, let it be Lowenbrau TV commer- 1 g fr are cials re- It was because I en- served. so visioned myself f celebrating vicele- tory, in an gant restaurant someplace un- with known, iMe friends after we had declared and won a war against all bureau-- . . aey e Armed with swords, shovels, or what have you, we had oiiod to obliterate every inch of ! sab-t.ig- i pap- er, every word of governmental mumbo-jumb- o and hocus-pocu- s from our system. Or so my daydream had me believe. Then the phone rang. The cocktail waitress in our sleek utopia answered it, then strolled over to me and whispered, Its for you. Picking up the receiver seconds later and hearing the voice on the other end, I realized what a letdown I was in for. It was Bozo the Bureaucrat, a guy I know but wish I didnt, who had called to tell me about his first day in his new position with the government. My feet suddenly landed back on earth. It was a depressing feeling, too, knowing I had to turn around and see that my fellow comrades were really some buddies gathered around my kitchen table for a late afternoon game of poker, that the cocktail waitress was actually one of their wives and that the restaurant telephone was really my Something minated wasnt a difficult enough thing to bear, I had to stand there and listen to Bozo exult about his wonderful experience. What is it? I asked wearily. Assistant to the Associate Director of Human Resources, he replied. Wait a minute, I said, remembering another call from Bozo a month or so earlier. I thought you were an administrative something or other with the County Division of Computer Mess-up- Okay, fine. But how long do you think it wouid take you to explain it? As long as it took the county to inform us that Dan Berman got more primary votes than Steve Dirks in the Democratic U.S. Senate election, if you know how long that was, Bozo answered. I - excuse me - we perform vital services for the community, he responded proudly. Such as? Well, ahem, I, uh, well, you know - aw, cmon, how am I supposed to know? Today was only my first day on the job! Okay, then, I allowed. Tell me what you did today. Well, this morning I prepared track to remain as they are, with the addition of - A benefit will be sale rummage held Sunday at the Magna Mt. Riders rodeo grounds, 3700 So. 8000 MAGNA. West. the to East Magna Communty Parks Assn. The association was formed to organize efforts of persons inin terested -- -- Rummage Sale Set At Rodeo go exactly? Yeah, I heard, I said, almost dropping the receiver. So the problem, whatever it was, caused you to lose your job as Administrative And undoubtedly, the agency you used to be affiliated with is in a state of shambles and theyre in the process of replacing that computer monstrosity with some other outstanding system. It was Administrative Pipsqueak for the County Computer And Bozo corrected. Services, things didnt quite work out. Wanna tell me why? I asked, almost fearful of the explanation Id get. Proceeds "No, no, Bozo cried. really too long a story to go into right now over the phone, Bozo said. own. And if having my daydream ter- Mt. Riders an obviously offended Theyre sticking with the system that screwed up, cause theyre sure itll do the job next time around. Probably cause they know theyre rid of you, I suggested. Okay, that does it, wise guy, Bozo snapped. Do you or dont you want to hear about my first day at the new job? You mean as Assistant to the Associate Director of Human Resources. That sounds like a pretty vague title, Bozo. What is it you do, on happened primary election night, and its keeping recreational ground in the area of the riding club. Plans call for the rodeo grounds and race 0 a ball diamond, courts, a bicycle track, a playground for children and a camping area for scouts. An arrangement has been reached with Ivory and Company where the association will have one year to raise the money to purchase the ground. The association needs to raise in excess of $500,000, B in donating items for the rummage sale may call 9 Georgia York, or bring it to the sale between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 25, 1980 estimate. 250-506- The Mt. Riders were organized in 1948 and have been located at different sites in the past. They have been at their present site for 20 years. According to a spokesman for the club, they have always been a civic minded organization and help with many projects around the members Thanks, Bozo. Thanks a lot. Persons interested Weit Valley View Thurs., Sept. -- Magna area. West Valley City, UT. racquet-bal- l coffee and snacks for my colleagues. You know - to help bolster agency morale. And this afternoon, I was assigned to separate the big paper clips for outgoing forms, from the little paper clips for incoming forms. You know - to help bolster agency efficiency. At that point in the conversation, I realized that I had had enough of Bozo, and I told him so. You spoiled the greatest daydream of my life, I informed him, and you did so with a cheap shot. I dont ever want you to call me again. As you wish, Bozo said. But if thats the case, Id like to give our acquaintance a farewell present, if thats okay with you. Whatever. Just get out of my life, I reiterated. Bozo said jubilantly. Fine, When my gift arrives at your door, youll find it neatly wrapped in red tape. BROWN BROTHERS FURNITURE Cycle Safety Is Objective Of UofU Effort SALT LAKE. The motorcycle safety program at the University of Utah is offering nine, cycle riding classes throughout October on the UofU campus. Classes are open to the public for a $5 fee. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions are planned. Cycles and helmets will be provided. Information on registration may be obtained by calling non-cred- it 581-747- Try a Want Ad! 0 APPLIANCES! CATCHING . Murrayite Glenn Hanson uses some of his own ..A t hnlp cull ottention to gem show to be held this weekend. r'lt Minerals - SIsow Slated lire Days s ! 'i Y. A I i .1 1 .1 i 'm gem and ..how will be (he National nnny, 5189 So. iinotrow (Fri-- ' in day andSun- - I i ! v titled . .1 i . moiiMired by the U'i i ! !'. ' ( : h' w, h Gemboree- - i . i , G'-n- i Society. in of (tie event is olscn of Farm- ''he club presi- Uoyee Uutchin- - 'Sandy. .P'd in the show v i ompctitive and "i mpetilive 'heduled to S r ex-- 1 be .'i are gems, will be shown by Glenn Hanson, 4716 Plum St. in Murray. He conducts lapidary classes at Central Community Center, including metal plating. He is a past president of the Wasatch Gem Society. cost $3.50 for adults, with children being served for $2.50. Take-ou- t food will also be available in thermo-cartonFather Sweeney noted that the Italian dinner has been served by the parish for at least a s. quarter of a century. Since this is an election year, there are expected to be politicians in the crowd from as far away as Tooele, Ogden, Provo and Heber City. The menu will feature spaghetti, meat balls, tossed green salad, hard rolls and butter, dessert and a beverage. The beverage will not be included in the take-ou- t orders. Almost every member of the parish will take part in the preparation and serving of the MURRAY. The Utah meal, Father Sweeney Safety Council will said. We are extending resume its defensive an invitation to all past driving courses next patrons, as well as those week here and in Salt who have just moved Lake. here, to come and be Beginning Wednesday part of the town traat 7 p.m., a series of dition. classes will get under way at Murray high. Other sessions will start Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., on the 4th at 9 a.m. and on the 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the Safety Councils training center. SALT LAKE. Pianist The fee for the course Roland Pitt will be in is $12. The defensive driving program is part the spotlight here tomorrow (Friday) and of a continuing campaign by the Safety Saturday in the upper Council to reduce theater of the north highway deaths, in- visitors center at Temjuries and property ple Square. Pitt will perform damage by educating works by Brahms, Utah drivers in defensive driving techniques. Bach, Debussy and Each course involves Chopin during the concerts, which will begin eight hours of classroom instruction on profe- at 8 oclock on both ssional techniques evenings. The event is designed to help prevent auto accidents. In- part of a fall series of formation regarding Temple Square concerts enrollment is available featuring members of the LDS church who exby calling cel in the areas of professional and amateur music performance. Pitt graduated in June from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in music and an WERE S ELLING OUT. CLOSING OUT . . . MOVING OUT OF THIS LOCATION! HURRY! PUBLIC NOTICE! READ THIS, EVERY WORD1 WE ARE MOVING .. Yet Folks, in order to better serve you, we ore moving to our new location in the very near future! 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