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Show D8 The Salt Lake Tribune ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, December22, 1999 Parents United Against the Octopus ofSchoolSports Dear Ann: School sports have taken over the lives of my chil- Sern ra tres of it. Am I the Some nights, my kids don’t have the time or energy to study. ‘They justfall into bed exhausted. There is no time for doing home chores or taking on after-school jobs, which some kids need. We @ great deal about having well-rounded students. Sports participationinterferes withthat. If the kids wantto play soccer and be in the band,too, forget it! The coaches won't ailow it. No excuse is acceptable for missing a practice or a game — including weddings or funerals,let alone eating supper with the family. Let'sface it. This is supposed to be fun for the kids. Most of them will never play pr i ANN LANDERS or get a college athletic scholarship.| propose parents unite and refuse to let the kids practice or play during school holidays or on weekends. If parents would make a united stand and say, “Only Monday through Friday, and two weeks before school starts, and one weekafter schoollets out for the summer,” the coaches would have no choice but to schedule duringthat time frame. Too many parents and coaches haveforgotten the real purpose ofschool is to get an education. Sports Par. ents in La Crosse, Wis. Dear Sports Parents: You've written a verytough letter, butall your complaints are valid. I won- 1 derif there are other parents who 1 \ feel as you do. I also wonder if F other coaches aroundthe country areas demandingas the ones in La aa, ’ i | adi: Crosse, Wis. I would like to hear from them. ! BO Risa = Massage Emporium ue Massage, Body Herbal Wrap, Exfoliating Salt Glow GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Open Mon.-Fri. 10-9, Sat 10-7 2416 E, Fort Union Bhd, 943-1188 ‘ i iyi : . Cae dukk-oede BEEFCAKEfama Fat, oneaanodiba nouaguarrat ronments 1 CENTURY STARTS T DAY rae: eteeee eneeneds teers poey Se 1G | ae = = eetsna eee SON AALEY, SOUTToc] TROLLEYORTH Exisesonpeecount 215 1200300715900 218245790930 1200330700 BBRARE NH DOUEY DIAL oneaseys ‘WORDWOTENOUGH 107 ih as20se9s79095 eCALON 15 Te wenn Reon ocra dior petal Leafs pra 08 : TST EVGIVEN SUMAN pariasraes F = a = 7001015 12/99345 : 100315525730935, Ta 1304080 1230345790105 1205225450710), ETRE: 5400 S68 (OAL STEREO OW SLT FEATURES MTmUDER TEE nssnr6iee THE GREEN MALE () STEREO. 1200330700 SHUTUTE 9G) HOTS DTS TOY STOMY2] OUT DG (CE BALMSTEREO THE GREERMOLE 0STEREO 44070080 1210225 10225 4407 1250315530800 Parties Of The Century: TS SENgO ON SELECT FEATURES ‘SAEEPTHOULON (OTS 245430655920 A TG 13,075 CEREAL MAA (9) STEED Porson st. EMBER 22nd thru DECEMBER31st, 1999 Every Department In Our Stores Are Stocked With Your Favorite Snacks For The Holidays! _ LITTLE STORY OF COMEDY, ADVENTURE AND SURPRISES! sure to detigitt and uti ‘the whole fom* CB4i-TV, DAVIO SHEENAN “BIG FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!” anc-r7, ceorce pennaccnro “THUMBS UP!” ROGER FGiERT & THE MOVIES, Jove KUMAWH “TEE, MUST-SEE FAMILY FILM OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON! SIMPLY MAGICAL!” asc-1v, wixe' coon Sf “AN INSTANT CLASSIC! THIS IS ONE TO BE SEEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. “STUART LITTLE’ 1S BIG FUN!” vow.ry marc acy QP “ADORABLE! KIDS WILL LOVE THIS ENCHANTING TALED” Asc cane,eu 00AE “STUART LITTLE’ IS A HOLIDAY TREAT FOR THE: WHOLE FAMILY.” so.wooo evres AAW suveRMAN 2A FIRST-RATE: BLERD OF DIGITAL ANIMATION AND LIVE ACTION? nue micnanir sence 2 “STUART LITTLE’ 1S ecate™ WD BOTH THE MOVIE AND THE MOUSE!”cos rv, oevs cununcram @ Pepsi - 24 pack * Meadow Gold Ice Cream 1/2 galassorted flavors fe * Red Baron Pouches * Nalley’s Dips | » Schweppes Mixers + Clover Club Potato Chips + 74Up 2 iter .- * DoritosTortilla Chips + Nabisco Snack Crackers *Tony,s Pizza + Cheese Balls + Potato & Macaroni Salads * Shrimp *Mb, Baby Carrots '° Meadow Gold Egg Nog * Cheese * Meadow Gold Fruit Punch * Hostess Snowballs STUARTLITTLE. ‘MOTE weaemarinne canes: ‘nu es ‘ee Be frieB= oe pit = an, ae. * {4b, Bacon + Little Smokies *Lunch Meats Foon<}Les “Where FRESH Less” aeoeee Tats me ola oie nw on hans ed» Ce he rs Sorte © SEER 12s. i oseeee +Bar-$ Hot Dogs 5aaa |