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Show Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday, August 13, 1988 Did You Ever In The PTA V B Postmaster Clyde E. Weeks "Their nickname is the Singing Saints and you could be forgiven Thursday night for thinking you'd been given a sneak preview of the heavenly hosts. When all 325 white-gowned white-gowned and tuxedo-clad singers of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Taber-nacle Choir perform they really fill a stage. If this lot came knocking at the pearly gates en masse even St. Peter would think twice about refusing entrance." That was the lead paragraph from the newspaper review of the first performance last Thursday night of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at the 4,000-seat Expo Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia. Members of the Choir and many of their spouses had flown to Vancouver last week to participate in the International Exposition hosted by Canada, and attracting entries from all over the world. Travel With Choir Traveling with the Choir to such events, as I did with my wife, Helen, is an unforgettable experience. The very logistics of arranging transportation, lodging and meals for such a large aggregation of people is one which would challenge anyone. However, the experienced managers and officers of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir always out-do themselves in making the trip pleasant and enjoyable for everyone. One concert was given at Seattle on this trip and four were given at the Expo Theatre in Vancouver. All of the concerts were to sell-out houses at $17.00 per ticket. The response to their music was overwhelming, particularly to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" which always gets a standing ovation. Spectacular Exposition The Exposition, itself, was a spectular assortment of exhibits, demonstrations, multi-screen motion pictures and performances by all kinds of artists and craftspeople. It would take, literally, several weeks to visit and experience all the many representations and exhibits displayed by the nations of the world and a large variety of smaller political entities, business conglomerates and individuals. If you haven't yet decided on your vacation spot this year, I can highly recommend the Expo at Vancouver, Canada. The country, itself, is beautiful, the people are most hospitable, and the experience is unforgettable. Step out on the ran-Qkneua ulimejs (SECD411700) Published each Wednesday for $7 per year by the Orem-Geneva Times, 546 South State Street, Orem, Utah 84058 Second Class Postage Paid at Orem, Utah 84057. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Orem-Geneva Times, P. 0. Box 65, Orem, Utah 84057. I if It JLJ 11 mJ j con fdJCCJUJ Casio Model 210 Full Features Memory - Display - Print Reg. $103.00 POST LY fru a 1 1986 J Canada Pavilion's seaside promenades and you're into an enchanted world. You're likely to happen upon wizards and witches, jugglers and clowns, story-tellers and stilt-walkers, a troupe of Maritime mummers called Calithumpians or a roving band of outlandish-looking creatures who might have dropped in from another universe. When Expo's doors close this fall, the Canadian Pavilion will be transformed into a trade and convention center which will be completed by July, 1987. New Postal Leader "The New Postal Service" will experience yet another dramatic change this Friday when Preston Robert Tisch becomes the Nation's 68th Postmaster General. Mr. Tisch is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Loews Corporation, a large diversified corporation with 25,000 employees and nearly $7 billion in annual revenue. The appointment of a new Postmaster General had been expected since the Postal Board of Governors appointed Albert V. Casey as the 67th Postmaster General in early January. Mr. Casey announced he would accept an interim appointment in order to accept a position as a business professor at Southern Methodist University. In accepting the appointment as Postmaster General Mr. Tisch said he was "deeply honored to have this opportunity to serve the American people. No other postal system in the world does its job as well or as efficiently. I am proud that the Governors have selected me to be partofthisteam." Fresh leadership It is always refreshing when new leadership is brought into an organization and thePostal Service is no exception. I have now worked under over a dozen different Postmasters General, and each one has brought to the position his own special brand of leadership and expertise. I look forward now to working with Postmaster General Tisch in striving to bring more accessibility to Postal services and to become more responsive to our customers. I see this as a challenge and an opportunity. QOO0 t vonder viiy? By Dennis Hinkamp Consumer Information Writer Utah State University In the best tradition of 60 Minutes' Andy Rooney (television's most irritating voice) ask yourself these questions : Did you ever wonder why?... - Hot dogs almost always come in packages of 10, but hot dog buns almost always come in packages of eight. What do you do with the two extra dogs? Or, if you buy another packages of buns, what do you do with six extra hot dog buns? Credit card companies are willing to give you a card when you're a senior in college or high school, but once you are out of school and get a job you become a credit risk. - Utah has passed laws that mandate restraints for infants and seatbelts for adults, but you can still ride a motorcycle at breakneck speed down any canyon in Utah without a helmet. -You are not allowed to hold a package in you lap on airlines but you can hold a baby there. Are unrestrained packages in more danger than unrestrained children? - Most car dealers only keep touch-up paint in stock for five years. You usualy don't really need the touch-up paint until after five years when your car starts to get rust spots. -- People continue to smoke, overeat and refuse to wear seatbelts, but they don't want to live within a thousand miles of a nuclear power plant. - Rambo action toys are made for children as young as three years, but the movies have an "R" rating which is supposed to preclude anyone younger than 18 from seeing them. - Considering the success record of most diet books, why aren't they found in the "fiction" sections of bookstores? - Why does Minute Rice take more than a minute to cook?; 7-11 stores are open 24 hours (what does the 7-11 stand for?); and why does Motel 6 cost $18 per night? Burger Wars: Shooting Blanks By Dennis Hinkamp " Consumer Information Writer Utah State University "Ours are broiled, theirs are fried," "Ours are fresh, theirs are frozen and come from Australia," "Ours are juicier, bigger, fresher, thicker, beefier, leaner, rounder . . . able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.etc." Do you recognize these pitches? They are brought to you by the same folks who gave us Herb, Clara Peller and Ronald. Hot dogs and apple pie may be more American in image, but when it comes to advertising dollars, more money is spent on hamburgers than any other fast food product. Although the advertisements often make frying look and sound grusome compared to the campfire-like campfire-like tranquility of broiling, there is. little difference in the finished product. There is an implication that frying yields grease-laden gut bombs while broiling is more healthful. Dr. Von Mendenhall, USA extension nutrition specialist, says there is little difference between the two methods of preparation. He says that according to studies done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), there is little difference in the fat content of the finished burger whether it is fried, broiled or charbroiled. Mendenhall says that according to the USDA reports the only cooking methods that yields substantially lower fat content of burgers is 'microwave oven cooking. This, however, is unsatisfactory to many people because the burger ends up drier and smaller than other cooking methods. It doesn't mattter if you buy burgers at fast food outlets or fix them at home, Mendenhall says the fat content of the finished burger tends to remain the same no matter what kind of ground beef you start with He says USDA studies indicated that whether you start with ground beef patties containing 14, 19 or 24 percent fat, the finished hamburger ends up containing about the same amount of fat and calories. He says this study does not apply to all foods made with ground beef. For instance, in a meat loaf the fat does not cook out of the ground beef as it does in a hamburger. So, in terms of the best beef protein for the lowest price, you would be better off buying the ground beef containing 24 percent fat, which is usually less expensive per pound than lower fat content ground beef, Mendenhall says. If you're looking for a fast food burger, pick the one that tastes best to you and worry less about the beef and fat content. If you are concerned about fat, take a closer look at the "secret sauce," added toppings and big fluffy buns. Yon Cm. Make A Mereace By Rose Mary Lindbcrg Regional Director PTA As the mornings get cooler and the excitement of a new school year fills the air we begin to contemplate the possibilities in a new beginning. During the past few months PTA presidents and their boards throughout the school district have already begun. Each year hundreds of volunteer hours and thousands of dollars are donated to the schools through PTA. As each local unit assesses their schools needs, plans are made to provide opportunities for development and achievement on an individual level for each student as well as helping address issues and solve problems within the school. On a broader scale our thoughts and concerns are directed toward the crisis we have in education. In an era where we continually talk of cutbacks and yet feel the need for growth we must realize the decisions being made today will effect the generations of the future. We have come to the crossroads in education. It is essential that the PTA on the local, state and national level be a part of the decisions deci-sions being made. We must be knowledgeable about all the alternatives alter-natives and give input to those making mak-ing the final decisions with a commitment commit-ment to support the decisions that are made. In addition, as we in the PTA become advocates of new programs that will enhance the education of our youth and lobby for legislation to increase in-crease funds, we must consider the cost involved as well as the benefits and face the reality of higher costs as taxpayers or fewer programs. Governor To Appear At State's 90th Birthday Party Governor Norman H. Bangerter will attend the state's 90th birthday party at the opening ceremonies of the Utah County Fair at 5 p.m. on August 13. Bangerter's address will be a part of an exciting program planned to commemorate the 90 years of Utah's statehood and Utah County's part in its history. The event will officially open the 1986 County Fair which will run through Saturday, August 16. The opening ceremonies and birthday bir-thday party will take place in a special erected tent next to the flag pole at the county fairgrounds in Spanish Fork, said party coordinator, Georgia Fox. . Fair officials will also persent a giant birthday cake, complete with a large "90," which will be served to members of the audience. ' And of upfliOEts W&ymie for Corantty AUtamey. Here's wlfty: RANDY JOHNSON "Wayne's commitment to our community is American Fork unquestionable. He demonstrated that commitment Police Chief: with countless hours of preparation in the Lafferty murder convictions." MIKE FERRE Pleasant Grove Police Chief: DEE ROSENBAUM Spanish Fork Police Chief: SWEN NIELSEN Police Chief: with us, working side by side with the detectives at the scene in guiding us in matters relating to the legal aspects of the case ... "At the moment, there are no unsolved murders in Provo, a fact that we take a great deal of pride in ... we must share that success with the County Attorney's Office, as they have been supportive in every major case that we have ever had, by being present and being available to use throughout the investigative and 4, 1 ' ' r i ROSE MARY LINDBERG Large portions of PTA budgets are legitimately allocated for the teaching and training of PTA members to expand their knowledge, increase awareness and broaden their vision. It is critical that we seek not only to enhance the life of our own child, but that we also concern ourselves with the community, the state and the nation, asking not how little we can contribute, but rather how much might be accepted as we strive to share our knowledge and expertise ex-pertise toward impacting the lives of others. course, the whole crowd will participate par-ticipate in an arousing chorus of "Happy Birthday!" Also planned for the program is a flag ceremony, to take place at the beginning of the opening ceremonies. Soloist Craig Evans will sing the Star Spangled Banner, said Fox. In a tribute to the county's officials of-ficials Randy and Scott Lofgren and Lynn Baird will perform a comical dance from the recent production of Molly Brown, she said. The musical group, Chantilly Lace, a high-quality entertaining tradition at the Utah County Fair, will perform at the opening festivities and throughout the rest of the evening. Governor Bangerter is also planning plan-ning to tour the fairgrounds and visit displays after the official opening ceremonies conclude. Every police "The County Attorney's office averages 476 cases per attorney per year. That is the largest case-load in the state. Wayne handles his full share of that case-load while still administering the office. While handling that tremendous case-load, Wayne has had only two unconvicted cases in ten years." "Wayne Watson will set an example. He will vigorously oppose plea bargaining and train his deputies to oppose it also. Wayne does not deal with criminals; he convicts them." "In the Olesen murder case, Wayne Watson came immediately to the scene and spent the entire night prosecutorial phases of the successful outcomes much Keep Wayne Watoon fighting crime for Utah County. Paid for bv Wayne Watson for Utah County Attorney On August 12, we held the Regional PTA membership kickoff's jointly with another region and at the school board meeting to recognize all facets of our community and to unite as one body in support of education The PTA is not an organizations Just for parents and teachers. It must also include grandparents, friends, neighbors, legislators, businessmen, administrators and school board members. In PTSA even the students become a vital part of the organization organiza-tion rather than just being a recipient of the labor of others. The PTA is an organization where EVERYONE can become involved in a meaningful way to enhance the quality of life for aO through education. 1 would hope that as you join PTA this year, your membership will become a symbol of commitment to unite as a school district to make the best even better. Cougar Band Solicits 'New Members Donald L. Peterson, newly appointed ap-pointed Cougar Band director at Brigham Young University, is seeking seek-ing students who want to perform with the marching band during this year's sports season. Students who play band instruments in-struments are invited to contact the band office at 801- 378-3284 before Aug. 15 for more information, Peterson Peter-son said. Approximately 200 students have already applied for the 250 positions posi-tions in the band. Band members will begin an intense in-tense one-week training period Aug. 25 to prepare for the opening game Sept. 6 against Utah State. The Cougar Band will perform in five other home games, the Homecoming parade, pep rallies and at the University Univer-sity of Utah. If the Cougars win the Western Athletic Conference, the band will travel with the team to the 9th Holiday Holi-day Bowl in San Diego. "The band this year is especially especial-ly in need of brass players and percussionists," per-cussionists," Peterson said. "We want to increase the impact of the band's sound this year. The band is also seeking colorguard personnel with experience in tall flags andor rifles." A former solo trumpet player with BYU's Synthesis (jazz ensemble), ensem-ble), Peterson received bachelor's and master's degrees in music education educa-tion from BYU. cMdc - Wsfewni case, thereby making more likely." Committee |