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Show rectors and disc jockeys are doing much to promote the of the 60s; theres little to get excited about as far as todays material is concerned. Just as my parents would cringe and head for some remote corner of The "Top 40 stations have lately been serving up an abundant nostalgia menu featuring music from the 1960s, and because I spent my early years as a radio listener in that decade, Ive been eating up much of it. Its been a long time, though, since Ive done any consider- able in when New Years Eve becomes New Years Day. rock-and-ro- ll tuning to those sta- cause a years ago I finally became fed up with the junk and the monotony glutting their airtions, few waves. And based on what Im subjected to occasionally, in the house whenever a song by the Beach Boys or Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons would come on the radio during the 60s, I also feel compelled at times to cottonize my ears when I hear some of the pointless, themeless garbage thats becoming commonplace on the Top 40 dial-stop- s. There are, in fact, many kinds of music that I enjoy, but I honestly dont know how anybody can attach the music label to some of that hard-cor- e noise and disco din, which is mediocre if you want to be kind and a poor excuse for music if you want to get right down to it. its become progressively worse The kids in my neighborhood, in fact, make better music banging together garbage can lids the last year or so. Small wonder those program di Granted, its not a total talent void, as there is an oasis here and there dotting the surface of what is otherwise a wasteland as far as quality work is concerned. Billy Joel, The Eagles, Elton John and a guy named Boz Skaggs are among the few remaining artists featured on the Top 40 stations whose songs have some real substance to them as well as musically. Interestingly, however, much of the good stuff thats left on those airwaves is of the cross-ove- r d variety - either music that or country-wester- n enables the pop stations to retain at least some measure of quality in their programming. With the eras day in the sun having for all apparent purposes, come and gone, I decided two or three years ago that Id rather switch than suffer any longer. And now I count myself among the zealous listeners and middle-of-the-roa- -- rock-and-ro- ll followers of country-wester- n music. I like it because, lyrically, its honest and uncluttered and it presents themes that reflect basic human values, feelings and reactions to the ups and downs of relay tionships and living. And Ive found most of the music produced and performed by the artists to be and even if a few different songs have strikingly similar melodies. day-to-da- C-- I still hear scoffs now and then that country-westersongs represent nothing more than a feeble hillbilly attempt to make music. That just isnt so, for while there are some works that are too twangy for my taste, there is simply too much good material in this arena for such a label to n country-wester- n stick. I mean, if youve ever experienced disillusionment or disappoint- ment with something (or someone) you had high hopes about, you might just empathize with Kenny Rogers in his song Lucille. On the other hand, if you can reflect on a highly-prize- d relationship and feel pretty good about what youve got, This Is a Love Song by Bill Anderson may be something with which you can identify. If youve ever done (or felt like doing) a little mischief as a departure from the same old mundane routine, perhaps youll be able to relate to We Aint Nothin, Just Good Old Boys by Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley. And if youve ever searched for depth and substance as replacements for the shallow and superficial, youll probably identify with Stampley in his song Put Your Clothes Back On. If youve ever been challenged to answer the thoughtful and questions of a kid, youll likely know where Bobby Bare is coming from as he responds to his son in Daddy, What If? And if for you have an appreciation Americas rural life and the values embodied by such, youll probably enjoy, as I do, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys by Willie Nelson. The list could go on and on (and on), for there are scores of songs that good country-wester- n can make you feel mighty good by the time theyre over, and your stereo shuts off or the voice of the radio announcer comes back on the air. Whether its any of those artists, or Tom T. Hall, Merle Haggard, Mel Tillis, Gene Watson, Don Williams, Kris Kristofferson or Eddy Arnold, or Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle or a multitude of others, their messages are simple and direct and they come straight from the heart or the gut or whatever it is down there that produces these feelings and reactions. I think theyve given me an excellent reason to accept and enjoy their product. often-perplexi- And I do. J V. jq WEST VALLEY VIEW Thursday, Nov. Reagan Snares Two-third- 6, 1980 Costa Rica. None are - s students. We County, State Agree On Three Of Six Proposals SALT LAKE. Voters Salt Lake County disagreed with the rest of the state on three of six ballot proposals in Tuesdays general election, but fell right in line with the rest of the nation in overwhelmingly in endorsing Ronald Reagan as this nations 40th president. A voter turnout well beyond expectations 79 percent Reagan on about of the ballots cast in the county. The former actor and sportscaster, whom many successful Utah GOP hopefuls gave at least some credit for two-thir- their 168,041 victory, drew votes in the coun- Thats just short of 67 percent, far ahead of the 58,188 for Jimmy Carter ty. and 19,434 for John Anderson. Both initiative proposals on the ballot, while defeated Editors Quote Book foreign exchange statewide, were favored here in the county. Proposition A, which would have eliminated sales tax on food, drew 122,833 favorable votes in the county; 119,255 against. On Proposition B, tax Salt Lake limitation, Countians were for it by ween 9 and As in 4 election, some difficulty was experienced with the countys new system in which computers count a punch card ballot. A machine breakdown caused one unit to be eliminated from the procedure, with the 100 percent count plateau finally reached at 5:39 a.m., according to William E. Dunn, County Commission chairman. Dunn, who said he is convinced that it is mandatory to get completely away from the paper ballot system, said it is his goal to have the county 100 percent complete by midnight. Part of the answer to achiev-in- g The heavy balloting kept some polling places functioning well beyond the 8 p.m. official closing time. Some ballots were still being cast bet speculated, might be the installation of additional equipment at the polling places. In other races on the general election ballot, 124,081 to 114,365. Statewide, Proposition 2 also was defeated, but here in the county the county was 117,923 in favor. On the other three proposals, the county joined the state in favoring Proposition 1, voting to 97,032, and 131,005 favoring Proposition 3, voting 127,332 to 101,680. The county, following the state defeated pattern, Proposition that goal, he by 124,555 to 103,263. percent Other state offices and Salt Lake County voter totals: Lt. Governor, David Monson over 140 ward Alter over CLUB Leonard McDonald by 149,037 year and the sixth class - (From Page 9, Col. 3) Mrs. Lima noted that six of the 13 are in AP Spanish. About 170 students are enrolled in six Spanish classes at Cottonwood this year, two of them for beginners, one for to 90,049; Auditor, Val Oveson over Linn Baker by 134,866 to 104,972; Supreme Court, Daniel Stewart over Earl Spaf-for- d by 115,701 to 85,491. Try Green Sheet Classified ads! second-yea- two third- - r, with mixed fourth and fifth year students, with along advanced placement. Seven members of the advanced class speak Spanish as their native language, representing the countries of Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and students have become members, with 13 to 20 achieving the honor each year. Cottonwood had the only chapter in the state until two years ago when Bountiful high since Spanish has in the organization, a kind of reward according to $WANTED$ became 153,698 to 89,324; At- torney General, David Wilkinson over James McConkie by 139,277 to 104,192; Treasurer, ACJE) Ed- - Sl affiliated. Mrs. Lima, gives students an advantage when applying to many universities. Also, it is a SIZZLERS Beef 16-o- z. packages ea HEAT WRANGLERS Regular Boneless Hams $ 'll 1 1 99 Cure 81 Whole or ormel package ea. 12-o- x. See all the beauty of your fire and get T J 49 Ilormel Smoked Ham heat with the Jamestown Cooked Sliced Fireplace Insert. 4-o- The Jamestown slips easily and quickly into your fireplace. Then, in just minutes, you can start enjoying the fire that cuts fuel bills. The Jamestown Insert takes air from your home, heats it up and vents it right back into your home. 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