Show It is nice to get a few warm days isn't it We were beginning to feel like winter was here to stay Now we must get to work and clean up winters winters winter's winters winter's win win- ter's accumulation of litter around the y yard rd A good time to get started with this project if you haven't already done so is this Friday which is annual Arbor Day when everyone is encouraged to plant a tree This year ArborDay ArborDay Arbor ArborDay Day takes on a new significance because of the states state's Bicentennial Bicentennial Bicentennial tennial project t to plant a million trees for a million people Governor Hampton Rampton has' has set the example by donning his overalls and planting his tree as the official off kick for the state beautification project He has also promoted an Ident identification symbol to help the project Cal The little figure looks like the governor himself planting and caring for his tre tree The symbol is to remind people to plant and regularly care for their trees A million trees is quite a few so so we had better get started and Friday is the best day we can think of to get going Plant a tree This week is National Nation l Volunteer Week It is time to salute the many volunteers who carry carryon on the work of our communities We Weare are a nation that has flourished by helping others as well as ourselves to a better life liCe and as our society daily grows more complex and its it's institutions more specialized the volunteer of of- times provides provide the personal services that might otherwise be overlooked The program gives an opportunity opportunity op op- opportunity op- op for young old rich or poor to volunteer and through his giving extend his understanding understanding un un- un of society and grow personally bringing benefits to all citizens This week we honor all those who volunteer their time and talents to to better our communities communities communities com com- and urge the further development of our human resources through volun volun- The first day of May is designated as Law Day This year the theme is Make a date with justice An educational program has been sent to schools throughout the state encouraging support of law related topics by the Utah State Bar and Salt Lake County Bar Auxiliary This is a good time to emphasize the need for respect for the law and encourage law law- related activities in our schools and communities Another group adopting the month of May is our senior citizens They will feature the month as Older Month Using the theme Senior Survival the activities activities ac ac- ac will start May 1 with the Governors Governor's Conference on Aging held at the Salt Palace and Trolley Square in Salt Lake City This is an event to give recognition and provide activities activities ac ac- for our senior With the Bicentennial now officially underway we are looking forward to more enthusiasm enthusiasm enthusiasm en en- for community activities ac ac- ac than has been experienced ex ex- ex for a long time Add to this the local community community community com com- projects project such as building b an indoor swimming pool and laying the ground w work ork f for fora ra a new hospital and we are sure this is going to be one of the busiest summers bummers any of U us has ever had |