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Show Page Four - The Springville Herald - February 2, 1978 Ineliaibilitv rots -"Marshall Fox earns for food 5tamps BYU appointment Marshall S. Fox Interest jra A few years ago, Elder Boyd K. Packer gave a talk which he entitled "Inspiring Music Worthy Thoughts". This message pointed out that music can control our thoughts. Not everyone enjoys the same type of music, but there is indeed, good music for everyone. Whether it be classical or contemporary, it can cause one to dream, to think, to create, to relax and to reminisce. "Music", said Gladstone, "is one of the most forceful for-ceful instruments for governing the mind and spirit of man." Favorite songs, favorite hymns, have often served as solace and comfort to servicemen. Some of the world's best music has been the foundation for the most beautiful plays, operas and lyrics. To those who are single, music can be an important part of their life. If chosen well, music can be stirring, uplifting and comforting. It is good therapy! As single people, we should choose our music carefully, realizing that it can turn our thoughts and those thoughts should be happy, constructive, and peaceful. Certainly the hardrock music of a few years ago did nothing to enhance the lives of those who participated in listening to it or playing it. Their thoughtsi could not have been peaceful nor could their lives. On the other hand, notice the attitude that is seen in those who enjoy good music, whether vocal or instrumental. This does not mean only the music of the old masters but many of the new con-tempoary con-tempoary composers. The lyrics of some of the songs of today are refreshing, positive and enjoyable. In our community, we have several musical groups that can be heard in concert throughout the year. Many Sunday evenings are devoted to "firesides" for members of the special interest groups and are enhanced by beautiful music, performed by local talent as well as professional people from other areas. The stormy music of Stravinsky of lilting strains of Strauss can fit our varying moods. A string quartet or full symphony orchestra can stir our very thoughts. The dance bands of yesteryear can recall pleasant and sweet memories. Sometimes, sitting at our own pianos, or dusting off a musical ihstfomant long forgotten, forgot-ten, will give us an opportunity op-portunity to renew skills, almost lost. Singing and humming as we go about "When you're sick or hurt and can't work, your car payments don't stop? 7" E. DEAN BRIAN 295 S. Main 489-9444 See me for State Farm single premium disability income insurance. Like a good neighbor, Stale Farm is there. Mulul' ulO"W)tJ l"i'l"Cf Compan, Marshall S. Fox of Springville has been appointed supervisor of the newly formed Water Treating and Auxiliary Plant Department at Brigham Young University. Fred A. Schwendiman, director of the BYU Physical Plant, said Mr. Fox replaces Jesse Shumway. He will work directly under the supervision of Alfred J. Meredith, chief operating engineer of the Central Heating Plant. The new department combines the functions of the former Water Treatment Department with the operation and maintenance of auxiliary boilers and all high temperature water equipment. Mr. Fox supervises four Want to go to college? If you yearn to return to college but are hesitant because of your age, Brigham Young University has a program " to help you ease back into your studies. Increasing numbers of older students most of them women are returning to school following gaps in their education. A computer survey recently identified more than a 1,000 women age 25 and older who are enrolled at the University. Univer-sity. Among those students, 37 percent are full-time and several hundred are older than 50. A "reference group" has been organized to help so-called "non traditional" students make the transition back into university life. Beginning this winter term, freshmen and transfer students meet weekly in small groups with an adviser to share ideas and answer questions. What do they talk about? "Whatever they need or want to talk about," explained Beverley Nalder, a counselor in the BYU Department of Career Education who will conduct one of the groups. "We'll structure the discussions as we go along." The reference groups will be organized each semester and will meet weekly on a non-credit basis. But picking up where on left off 10 or 20 or more years ago. Those who discontinued their studies to raise a family or work are likely to return to an altogether different educational environment than they left some years ago. "Times, technology ana people change," said the counselor, "even the older but wiser student faces moments of uncertainty un-certainty in a competitive academic setting. The nuts and bolts of campus life choosing a major, preparing for exams, applying for financial assistance, finding the right classroom at the right time all add to the confusion and bewilderment." The reference group program is designed to eliminate most of those problems. Further information in-formation is available from Beverley Nalder at BYU telephone 374-1211, Ext. 2687. our work makes the day brighter! The hymns sung in reverence on the Sabbath are each one, a sermon. One cannot help but be uplifted as they hear "I Am a Child of God". The admonition found in "Count Your Blessings" reminds one to look about and realize that indeed "things could be worse!" The simple melodies and profound messages pften found in beautiful Music can indeed, inspire our .thoughts to higher plana Upcoming Events SI ngb. 4, Dance, 9 p.m. Music by "Soft Touch." SI - Feb. K Sunday, Fireside. Call the hotline 375-1409, for details on the above activities, and for general information. full-time employees who maintain the high temperature tem-perature water system which is used to heat most campus buildings. His crews also operate 36 auxiliary boilers in buildings not connected to the central heating system. A native of Springville, Mr. Fox graduated from Springville High School, attended BYU, and filled a mission for the IDS Church. He spent 13 years in road construction and one year with the Hot Shoppes in Washington, D.C. Since joining the BYU staff 13 years ago, he has worked at the Central Heating Plant in boiler maintenance, instrument repair and as foreman of maintenance and operation for the auxiliary boilers. Mr. Fox is currently serving as first counselor in the Springville Utah Kolob Stake presidency and has been a bishop, high councilman, and stake YMMIA president. He and his wife, Joan, have four children and five grandchildren. The ineligibility rate for food stamps dropped one percent during the six month period ending July 30, 1977, a Utah Department Depart-ment of Social Services study shows. A total of 9.4 percent of households receiving food stamps were found ineligible for the program compared to 10.4 percent during the preceding six months. John Abbott, Director of ihe Office of Quality Control, said that 60 percent of the ineligible households failed to report changes in their circumstances (number of people in the household, income changes, etc.) or because information was inaccurate inac-curate or incomplete. The study, according to Abbott, also showed a decline in the number of undercharges for food stamps. In 9.1 percent of the households, individuals in-dividuals were not charged enough for food stamps. That compared to 18.9 percent during the preceding six month period. "The large decline in undercharges is the result of corrective measures taken by the Office of Assistance Payments to control errors, particularly par-ticularly in the area of income. The new steps make it more difficult for households to report lower or inaccurate information," in-formation," he said. In response to the decrease, Dr. Anthony W. Mitchell, Executive Director of the Department, Depart-ment, said Assistance Payments workers should be congratulated for helping find solutions to problems in the Food Stamp program. "Administratively, "Ad-ministratively, the Food Stamp program is among the most difficult to administer. ad-minister. There is extensive ex-tensive paperwork and verification needed so the chance for errors is higher than in other programs. The decline in these costly error areas is noteable," he said. The Quality Control study also showed that 11 percent of Food Stamp clients were overcharged for their stamps. Food stamps are available to low income persons throughout Utah. Individuals In-dividuals pay a set cost depending on family size and income and receive bonus allotments of stamps. Currently the Food Stamp program in Utah involves more than 36,500 persons in more' than 12,250 households. Abbott said that the total cost to the Federal Government for errors in Utah's Food Stamp program amounted to $132,000 per month, although the actual cost was considerably less since many of the errors were procedural. Approximately Ap-proximately $1.4 million is expended monthly in the Food Stamp program. Normally, procedural errors do not render the applicant-recipient ineligible but Abbott said they are included in the overall ineligibility errors. When a house hold is determined to be ineligible after having received Food Stamps, they are removed from the program and required to repay the benefits received. In the case of over or undercharges, recoupment or reimbursement reim-bursement proceedings are initiated, Abbott said. It was a beautiful night. The moon was full. The scenery was romantic. He held the lovely creature close and whispered in her ear: "Darling, I love you as no one has ever loved before." "I can't see much difference," she replied. Mapleton planning commission changes procedures BY Dixie Welch At a meeting Jan. 25, the Mapleton Planning Commission decided to limit the public to one meeting a month rather than two, and to change the meeting day from Wednesday to Thursday. It is the purpose of the commission in making changes to improve their efficiency as city planners plan-ners by reducing time spent in discussing individual interests and speculations, and increase time spent in researching data before making conclusive decisions before the public. Therefore, the following procedures are required of any citizen desiring a decision of the commission. The person or group having business with the commission will first file application at the City Office before the first working day of the month in order to be considered that month. The application ap-plication will then be reviewed for completeness and relevancy by the Administrative Assistant. This application ap-plication will then be reviewed by the commission members at their first meeting which will be held on the second Thursday of the month, which meeting will be closed to the public, in order to study city-wide needs besides the individual applications. The second meeting, which will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month, will be open to the public at 7:30 p.m. at which time those who have filed applications will be on the agenda, and interested 'citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. New members of the Planning Commission Com-mission are: Kelly Robertson, long established farmer; Lynn Oldham, businessman;, and Grady Edenfield, educator. Larry Haines, is city council representative. Grady Edenfield was elected chariman. Scott Turner has accepted a position with the Department of Transportation in Oregon, and will be leaving Mapleton Feb. 7, thus leaving his position as administrative assistant open. Federal funds are being sought to supplement the salary offered. Economics experts suggest that the bus industry can be improved tremendously if the goverment assists cities in building new terminals buildings similar to airports assistance. Many citizens are writing to Congress expressing their opinions of tins. Tea ranks as the most popular drink more countries than any other beverage. Among the Western nations, Great Britain uses the most tea, importing im-porting about 500 million pounds yearly according to The World Book Encyclopedia. En-cyclopedia. That's enough to brew 100 billion cups! ! " 4 ' ' crew works fast o o o because we pav a too." bull 1L gas You are late and the traffic seems heavier than usual. To top it all off, there is a Mountain Fuel maintenance crew with the street torn up right in front of you. Frustrating, right? Of course it is. Our maintenance crews are aware that although al-though maintenance is necessary, it is also an inconvenience in-convenience to motorists. That is why they work as fast as possible. They also know that by increasing in-creasing their efficiency on the job, they can help reduce Mountain Fuel's costs. If our costs are kept to a minimum, the costs we pass on to our consumers are kept to a minimum. Doug Clark, Maintenance Crew Foreman The next time you are delayed by a crew of Mountain Fuel maintenance men, please be patient. pa-tient. They, like the more than 1700 people who work for you at Mountain Fuel, are doing everything every-thing they can to provide complete and trouble-' trouble-' free natural gas service at a reasonable cost. You see. . .they pay the same for natural gas as you do. You can help minimize your own bill for natural nat-ural gas by exercising conservation wherever and whenever possible in your use of this precious natural resource. MOUNTAIN FUEL People serving people. |