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Show (wwiimBmt Free Press - Wednesday, March 23, 1988 - Page 2 Closure of another entrance isolates north county course the Utah Department of Transportation has nothing against North Utah County, and certainly we all want our roads to be in the best possible condition. But the North County area could easily make a case for being isolated by UDOT as one more freeway exit is closed for construction before another is opened. Work on the freeway bridge at and 500 East in American Fork started on Nov. 9, with an estimated 40 working days for completion of the project. On Feb. 23, the American Fork City Council was told the project would be completed in an estimated 27 working days - sometime in April. In the meantime, no one can estimate the in Of convenience caused by the delay in bridge construction. However, with that project still incomplete, UDOT has closed the American Fork Canyon Road access to the freeway that's two major freeway accesses closed simultaneously, one for traffic heading south and another for traffic heading north. The new project will also reduce traffic to one lane in each direction for a project to resurface M5 from Lehi to the Utah County line at Point of the Mountain. - six-mon- th Drivers don't expect these projects to be painless, and they are necessary. Our roads deteriorate as we know Surrounded by friends, I wasn't alone enjoyed "Kiss Me Kate" so much. Even though I went alone, I I didn't feel lonely because there were Charlie and Wanda Roberts there enjoying the show along with me. Larry and Sue Baum, Guy and Mary Ellen Cash were there, as well as the Carl Hadfields. Barbara Peck and Pat Smith was there with her hubby. Arnold and LuAnn Pope were present as was Jennilyn Woffinden and her new husband. Evelyn Worlton and her family was there to watch perAmy's delightful formance. The Comers were on hand and lots of high school kids were there to cheer their friends on to a successful conclusion of a very fun experience. What was best about the whole show was the fun the cast and stage crew were having, before, during and after the show. The kids were just exhuberant and "Kiss Me Kate" was a very positive experience for them - you could tell. I guess that's what Glen Smith is best known for, his ability to involve kids who might not have a chance to prove themselves in any other medium of activity. He deserves a medal for his endurance and heartfelt capabilities as a teacher, a father, and friend. Well folks, I had to sit and watch as a couple of guys moved the old and run it off the Heidelburg. One time, the old hot type Intertype machine got temperamental and spit the molten lead all over George's head and shoulders. He yelled, then jumped up and doused his head under the wash basin faucet. He had to go to the doctor and have the lead dug out of his face. His shirt was burned in numerous places and so was his head. These types of things will not type. happen with the computer-se- t Oh, if the power goes unexpectedly, or if Karen hits a wrong code key, she loses all the copy, and she screams. That, in my opinion, is worse than the hot lead would be. It's like you use all your creative juices to write a masterpiece, and somebody steals it away from you. There's no way you a masterpiece. can That's why so many artists, musicians, and yes, writers, have what is called an artistic temperament. You've heard of that haven't you. Marc has it. He screams every week. People who have an artistic temperament are usually under a psychiatrist's care. They pull their hair. They pound the table. They have to get out and run - just to get rid of frustration and useless energy. And people with an artistic you better believe it By BETTY FOWLER Heidelburg Press out of the shop yesterday. It's progress time at the Free Press. Kip has been using a computer to set type for some time now, and all that old press was doing was taking up space. But it's moving marked the end of an era. Many's the time we've watched George Reynolds set the liquid lead into words and sentences, plate it up, We can thank election the editor's "It must be an election year," my said to me over old friend Grumble our daily Dr. Pepper. Of course it's an election year, I told him. That's why all the politicians are running around acting presidential or however it is the candidates act. "I don't mean national elections," Grumble said. "Anyway, those guys have been at it so long you can't tell which year is election year. It seems like Gary Hart has been getting in and out of the race since forever. "I mean local elections. It takes a little longer for our local elected officials to start acting like politicians. But once they start, you can't tell them from the real thing." I don't know, I said. I thought they always seemed to be on the ball. "I'm not talking about 'on the ball,' " Grumble said. "I'm talking about on the bandwagon." I'm not sure I follow you. "Didn't you follow this prison thing? After all, you are supposed to be a newspaperman." You mean the proposal to use prisoners from the Utah State Prison to run the Utah State Training School laundry. Sure, I followed it all the way through. And I thought our local politicians did a really good job of seeing that the scheme didn't get off the ground. "Oh, they all came out against the proposal in the end. But didn't it seem odd to you that no one really column - By MARC HADDOCK said much until last week's public hearing?" No. But that's the way these things work, isn't it That way all those Sure, see which way the can politicians public is going to go. then they can stand up and say it was their idea all it is. along.'' That's pretty harsh, isn't it" 'Maybe But tell me. who not the thing killed in the end''' Well, the way I remember it the Governor got the credit lor that in one of our line daily newspapers 'Sure he did But the governor is temperament are usually very tender and sensitive. They need to be coddled, pampered and cuddled. If you have a person with an artistic temperament in your family, you know what I mean. They're prone to be poor housekeepers, and bad cooks, but they can write music or paint pictures, or make up dances. Most of them try to compensate in some way for having an artistic temperament. They try doubly hard to be good cooks and immaculate housekeepers, but you can't keep those creative juices from flowing, and before you know it, our artist is back at the piano, or sitting at an easel, or waltzing across a stage, busily creating something wonderful. We have our Einsteins, our and our Michelangelos, Barishnikovs. We have our Vladimir Horowitzs, and our Benny Goodmans. And, right here in Lehi, we have our Jackie Colledge and our Stan Wanlass. and our Glen Smiths. Funny thing is. even with their genius, they're all very gentle people. These Ixhi artists are so sweet and nice, they put a lie to that artistic temperament stuff. Wheewww. I've gotta quit writing now. I'm on deadline and I feel a scream coming on. I've gotta run. year for decision taking credit for everything right now, except property taxes and the Great Salt Lake pumping project. Have you seen the polls lately? As things stand, the governor couldn't get elected mayor of Cedar Fort -and nobody even ran for that in the last election." Okay, smart alec. So who gets the credit? "Who knows? In one story it was the mayor, in another it was a state representative. It could have been know But you anybody. something?" Apparently not. What? Not one of those people spoke out against the thing until the night of the public hearing - the day before Bangerter decided to put the proposal on the back burner." Now that I think about it, you're right. There was a lot of talk, but these folks were pretty quiet when everybody else was getting all stirred up. And once they noticed a lot of other people were stirred up?" They all pretty much fell in line, I guess. So it was the people who were getting stirred up who made the difference'' You catch on pretty slow for a person who is supposed to have his 'ingers on the pulse of the community After all. wasn't it your editorial last week that said public hearings didn't seem to make any difference''" Yes, but that was before the wind shifted on this thing. When I wrote that, a lot of people felt like the opposition to the proposal wasn't getting anywhere. Then all of a sudden Wednesday night, people who hadn't even expressed an interest in the thing were getting into the picture - politicians of all sorts lined up to take a stand where no one had stood before. Who could've known it would go like that? "Make all the excuses you want, but you were wrong, again. Orville Gunther and Jack Wise and all those folks who spoke up from the first were the ones who convinced the politicians that this thing could translate into votes. "Public sentiment matters. At least it does when an elected official's job is on the line. It was the election-yea- r syndrome that killed this proposal." So will it come up again? "That's what you're supposed to tell us, O Mighty Scribe. But I think it will be quite a while before anyone resurrects this vampire. It looked good from the money end, but there's a lot more at stake here than money. things, like Important votes." It's fun to watch when the system works, isn't it. "You'd better believe it," Grumble said, draining the last of his Dr. Pepper. Smith Continued from front page People were amazed and raised a after few when, eyebrows discovering a need for a ballet class, he donned his pink tights and taught the ballet classes himself. And he was surprisingly good, admitted doubtful students who took the class. He excels in snow skiing, water skiing and conducts wilderness survival treks. He's knowledgeable about edible plant identification, and has building, gardening traveled throughout the United States and Canada with his family. His wife. Beverly, is probably his most faithful booster. She's always at his side, brings his supper when he's conducting late night rehearsals, and is there whenever and wherever a helping hand is needed. "She is my strength. I don't know what I'd do without my wife," Glen admits. The Smiths are parents of Andrew and who building provides in family mechanics expertise projects; Daniel, an expert in the field and electrical and Joel, who is em- engineering, ployeu in me nuance department of Stein Erickson's Deer Valley enterprises. Sarah, 10, is taking ballet lessons and danced with her dad in a Utah Regional Ballet production. Glen's role as "Drosselmeyer" in "The Nutcracker" is his favorite, even though he's played Tommy in Grove (Pleasant "Brigadoon" Doctor Theater): Community Copellia in Copellia and an ugly stepsister in "Cinderella" for Utah Regional Ballet, and many others. l He is now working on District special committees on drama curriculum (he wrote with Agnes Boberg the district goals, objectivs in area of knowledge, skills observer and performance critique). Glen also conducted, directed and produced summer drama productions at his natural amphitheater at his home in north Lehi. To list all of Glen's goals and projects would take more time and room than we have to spare. After all. he's taken a lifetime to set goals and cut-ali lost of them, and. when Alpine-Schoo- 4 hear of today's school teachers you moonlighting to earn a few extra dollars, you have to realize that Glen M. Smith moonlights all the time, on behalf of his students at Lehi High, the Scouts of his stake, and the people of Lehi. He loves music, drama, and dance, and isn't afraid to get involved, even though the pay he receives is watching students who lacked support systems of and confidence, gain these precious ingredients as they, with their parents and mentor, look forward to a successful and happy future. Glen's latest success, "Kiss Me Kate," just finished a three-nigh- t stand at Lehi High. self-estee- G's usual "March Madness" has ended for another year, but the memories will linger on in the minds of his student actors and actresses and in (he people who came to watch, applaud and stash another memory of Glen Smith and his motley crew of kids who "didn't Ihink they could do it." "Starts early. Too many floats are designed at the last minutes," counsels Layne McClure, a designer from Modern Display who will be presenting ideas at a Float Workshop to be held April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. McClure will be demonstrating some of the new materials and float construction techniques at the workshop. One of the newest trends is the use of papier mache. The workshop will teach participants how to use alternate methods of construction and decoration. McClure said that most people in this area use plastic pompoms. The manufacturer of the plastic, the main source for the materials, has gone out of business. McClure did say. however, that with his group has contracted another Salt Ike firm to continue to supply this material. He also said that this new supplier would have some exciting new colors. For more information on the workshop, which is being offered through Community Education, call or Fawn Pete. Janet Willes. 768-8:w- :i 7GH9KOH. we use them, and they have to be maintained. And in all probability the people who schedule these things thought the 500 East bridge project would be completed by now (didn't we all), and local drivers would have to deal with only one inconvenience at a time. There is little to do about the situation, except grin and bear it and hope that some day the UDOT planners who are slowly cutting off our freeway accesses one by one will need to get some place in a hurry, and find a freeway with no on or off ramps available at the time. - Can't blame them for being politicians Have you noticed the lack of excitement or enthusiasm for the upcoming presidential election? It is sad but the majority of the American people have lost faith in their political representatives. Just the other day I received a letter from one of our political representatives in which he asked for my support and a contribution to assist him in winning a fourth term. I believe the man is sincere enough, but I believe that four terms is too long to be in office. It is said that we can expect to find a doctor practicing medicine, a lawyer practicing law, an engineer engaged in engineering projects, school teachers teaching school, but when it comes to politics, we think there is something reprehensible in the fact that those engaged in politics are politicians. What bothers me is that our modern day office seekers throw mud at each other rather than outline a program that people can understand. Of course this is not new. It has been going on for many years. For example, when the youthful Thomas Dewey announced his candidacy for the presidency at the 1940 Republican convention, crusty old Harold Ickes, New Deal Secretary of the Interior, commented, "I see that Dewey has thrown his diaper into the ring." One wonders what makes a politican, how did he get started? One story is told of a couple who had a boy and they naturally wondered what he was going to be when he grew up. What occupation or profession he was going to adopt for his career. So the old man said to his wife, "Look, here's how we'll find out. I'll put my wallet, a bottle of whiskey and a glass, and a Bible on the table. We'll watch the boy when he comes in. If he drinks the whiskey, he's going to be a drunkard. If he takes my wallet he's going to be a bandit. If he starts to read the Bible, he's going to be a minister." Well, the boy came home and they watched him through a crack in the door. The boy picked up the bottle of whiskey, poured a big shot and drank it. Then he took the money out of the man's wallet and stuck it browsing By TOM GRIFFITHS ft in his pocket. Then he picked up the Bible, stuck it under his arm and walked out. The old man said, "By gosh, he's going to be a politician." In Ireland they have a quaint superstition. They say that just when a man is born a little fairy comes down from heaven to kiss him. If she kisses him on the forehead he will grow up to become a great philosopher or scientist or poet. If she kisses him on the cheek he will be good looking and probably become a great actor. If she kisses him on the mouth he will be a great orator or singer. On the foot, an athlete or a dancer. Where he was kissed to become a politician is left to the imagination. Politicians agree that you can't fool all the people all the time once every four years is enough. This is a point mat bothers me. Thousands, yes millions, are spent by those office seekers to insure reelection. This is more important than the welfare of the people. This column may sound very much and in a way I reckon it is. Here we have the greatest country on earth, but which way are we headed? Our n, indebtedness borders on bankruptacy. We are not respected by other nations. Is is the fault of the people? Of course not, it is those who lead us. Those who presently are running for the highest office in this land cannot agree on a platform, they would rather throw dirt at each other. letters to the editor Lehi needs rec. center Editor: I believe that there should be a Recreational place in Lehi. Have you ever had to drive to another town for your Recreational pleasure? Most of us have had this experience, having to drive out of town to a movie theater, Bowling alley, or even a skating rink. This is why there should be a recreational place for Lehi. First, the parents will know where to find their kids, and know where to get a hold of them easily. They can drop them off, and know exactly where they are, opposed to going out of town. Second, it will keep the kids off the streets. Kids cruise main because they have nothing else to do. If there was a place where they could go, then they would not obstruct justice. A reply from one student at Lehi High School, "My mother is very protective of me, and won't let me leave Lehi, because of what might happen. I wish there was something in Lehi to do, some place to go." Third, it is easier to travel too. A statement from a parent, "I have a daughter that wants to go places like her friends. I am afraid what will happen to her out there, and it takes so long to get anywhere that she usually stays home. I feel bad about that, I wish there was someplace that she could go in Lehi. It would solve our problem." Furthermore, a poll was taken concerning 30 students of each age group. It showed that 95 percent of all kids under 16 years, and 75 percent over 16 years would like a place to go in Lehi, to have fun. This is why there should be a Recreational place located in Lehi. It will help you keep track of your kids, it will keep kids off the streets, and it is easier to get to. If you like this idea please write to Lehi's Chamber of Commerce. -- Misty Gurney Why delay on freeway? Editor: rare occasion the interminable delay repairing the freeway overpass south of American Fork? It is an aggravating inconvenience to find an alternate route every time one area. Iravcls to the Orom-ProvWhy was construction started at (he worst possible time of the year when inclement weather was bound to cause delays? Why are there seldom any workers on the overpass'.' On Ihe Why o when employees are present, why don't they ever seem to be doing anything? Knowledgeable people say that the construction project should have been completed in a matter of days, not month after month with still no completion date in sight. Come on guys, let's finish this freeway as it was intended. -- Name withheld 1 |
