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Show Messangar-Entarpris- Editorials, Opinions Legislators goofed Utahs legislators made a big mistake when they liberalized and weakened our state laws controlling the use of fireworks. Each year thousands of people in the United States, with a proportionate share of Utahns, are seriously burned or otherwise harmless fireworks. Among the injured with the common pyrotechnic materials that caused those injuries, says Suzanne Nelson, Executive Director of the Utah Affiliate of the National Society to Prevent Blindness, are small firecrackers, sparklers, bottle rockets, fountains and roman candles. According to Ms. Nelson, sparklers, seemingly safe for children, can be extremely lethal. This was brought forcibly to my attention on July 4th when the small child of one of my friends was badly burned when he stepped on a hot sparkler. Burning in excess of 1800 degrees, sparklers can not only cause severe burns, but can ignite clothing. In early 1982, the State of Washington liberalized its fireworks laws, just as Utah did this year. A study conducted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services showed that fireworks injuries more than doubled during the Fourth of July holiday. For many years the Society for Prevention of Blindness has advocated limiting fireworks to public displays. We wholeheartedly concur. It is hard to understand why any g parent, who wouldnt dream of handing his child a red-hpoker to play with, utterly disregards those safety precautions by turning his youngsters loose with these dangerous fireworks. Recently a disgruntled visitor told of having his child burned at the celebration at the City Park in Manti. In this case the fireworks were illegal. Yet no action was taken by officials to deter this kind of action. Fireworks were rampant it was scary" just to walk across the park for fear of having one land down your neck or under your feet. Some feel that traditional fireworks should be OK. Weve been doing this for 100 years, so whats the big deal? someone asked. It should be obvious that just because something unwise is traditional is no reason to carry on that tradition. With the 24th of July approaching, we will be again faced with the prospect of many of our people being injured with this senseless tradition. We believe that instead of liberalizing the use of fireworks which the State Legislature recently did, they should have (and should to now) rescind that action and stiffen those laws even more prohibit any fireworks except those for public display. so-call- ed straight-thinkin- ot Build now study later The cliche that Nero fiddled while Rome burned could be UDOT paraphrased to procrastinated while Sanpete disintegrated. With the good news that the D&RG had once again opened its main line through the Thistle area, and with contracts let and conof Highway 0 through struction progressing on the the same area, the opening of Highway 89 is still on the drawing boards. Some encouraging" movement has taken place with the meeting of the minds of Sanpete and Utah County officials, and with a recent resolution passed by the Utah Legislature urging that UDOT proceed immediately with the restoration of Highway 89. But resolutions and studies dont build highways. Sanpete needs a road, even though temporary, NOW! Each day without this vital link means thousands of dollars lost to our economy. Governor Matheson has assured us that he is as concerned as we are, and we believe he is. But those of us who are being economically hurt cant help but wonder if all is being done that could be to expedite the situation. with US We urge the building of a highway to connect US 0 89 NOW. Lets get on with the building and do the studying later. The Ephraim Lions Club wants to thank the businesses and individuals who contributed to the success of the recent baseball and softball tournament by donating monies for trophies and prizes to individual players: a, Thursday, July 21, Snow College reveals Trivia administrative changes Snow College President, Steven Bennion, has announced three key at the administrative changes institution. Robert Trythall has been appointed athletic director; Larry Christensen, controller and budget Russell and Dean, director, management information system director. by . Mu E. Call The waterbed escapade short while ago I found myself in Salt Lake on an overnight jaunt. I was alone, having left Beth home to "tend the store" in my absence. A 4 Robert Trythall Larry Christensen came to Snow College in 1975 as budget director, a considerable position requiring accounting background. At Snow he has been responsible for the preparation of the budget request which is presented to the State Legislature and for providing budgetary and accounting assistance to auxiliary enterprises, service enterprises and studentbody funds. He has also prepared financial reports, special financial analysis, has and financial projections supervised the accounts payable department. In his new role as controller, Mr. Christensen will supervise all accounting functions at the college. Russell Dean has served in various capacities since coming to Snow College five years ago. He was as Library initially employed Director and was later appointed director of the Learning Resources Center, coordinator of Special Services and Upward Bound and assistant to the Dean of Instruction. He is currently director of Institutional Research. Larry Christensen As I checked into my motel I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to try out a water bed never having had that experience. I figured that being alone, if I found I couldnt sleep on one, at least I wouldn't subject Beth to that indignity. As I sat down on the edge of the bed, the first thing I noticed was that it "sloshed". In fact it reminded me of my stomach on fast Sunday morning. It gurgled, rippled and quivered as if alive. Undaunted, I got undressed, threw the covers back because it was a warm summer night, and flopped. As the wave action began I glanced at the side where Beth would have been if she had been with me, and realized that every time a wave dropped me, it lifted the other side of the bed. Thus if Beth had been there, she'd have been going up when I was going down. However, I solved the wave problem by lying completely still. Soon it settled down actually it felt pretty good. Next thing I noticed was that I was getting warm. How was I to know that the bed had a heater thermostat? and Searching 1 found that the further thermostat had been set on 78 degrees. I turned it down as low as it would go, but that didn't seem to helpmuch. Do you realize how long it takes 100 or so gallons of water to cool down from 78 degrees? I thought about draining it and filling it with cold water, but I couldn't find any drain valve. Actually, aside from the warmth, it turned out to be relatively comfortable to lie on as long as I didn't move. I'm sure that if you were inclined to motion sickness, the wave action would have an effect on you, but that didn't bother me. In announcing the administrative After turning over a couple of times I found that the bottom sheet, which was impossible to by carrying O Scandinavian tuck in, was all piled up in the middle of the bed. I also found it difficult to get out of the darned bed thing. This was a king-siz- e and if I let myself get clear over to the middle 1 was afraid I might not be able to make it to the edge. Thus, I slept on the edge all night where I could just roll out, if necessary. 1 did manage to get some sleep, but I must admit it was about like sleeping on an air mattress on a camping trip. It kind of reminded me of my ocean voyage through the Bering Sea when I was in the service. Anyway I havent gone out and bought one. way to core of smoking In beds Fill yourself Heres a good your waterbed with gasoline. The other night at the Pageant I heard a mosquito whisper: Lord, make me equal to my Another incident from the Pageant: As the death of Mary Hcnshaw on the cold plains of Wyoming brought tears to the eyes of a lady behind me, I heard her sob: "Oh, if she had only had Blue Cross to help her. Lloyd and Cathl are going on a little excursion to Wyoming this weekend. Which reminds me of the motorist w bo was stopped by a patrolman when a piece of litter fluttered out of his window. Don't yon carry a litter bag? asked the patrolman. Carry one? exclaimed the motorist. Im driving one! Scholars recently traced the origin of the expression, Hurrah for our side. It was first said by the crowds lining the streets when Lady Godiva made her famous ride sidesaddle through the streets of Coventry. Not so trivial: Anger Is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind. a bubble of Jubilee (Continued from Page 1) flea market will be held in conjunction with the booths, and Mrs. Niblcy says, Anyone may come and sell anything at the flea market, for just a S5 fee." There will be plenty of activities throughout the day for children: ceramics, face painting, crafts, and a barrel break, in which the children will attempt to break open a barrel filled with candies. Children under the direction of Mary Witt will perform folk dances of the Scandinavian countries. Debbie Cutler will tell stories in the tradition of Hans Christian Andersen, along with Terry Green. A mini-bu- s will take participants on tours of the area which will point out historic sites and homes. Tours are under the direction of Virginia A 2 changes, President Bennion said that the newly appointed individuals will be assuming broadened restheir along with ponsibilities existing ones. Trythall's and Deans appoint1. effect took ments July Christensen, who is now serving as budget director, will assume controller duties on October 1. when Snow's current controller, Frank Hardy, retires. Trythall joined the Snow College staff in 1977 as director of the Activity Center. He will continue in that role. In addition, he will continue to serve as chairman of the Physical Education, Health and Recreation Division. He is no stranger to athletics, having coached Snow's womens softball team to the ICAC championship last year. The team gained a Top Ten ranking in the nation, placing No. 8. Mr. Ron will succeed Trythall director. athletic as Abcgglcn Abegglcn has been athletic director, head basketball coach and physical education instructor for the past eight years. Being relieved of athletic director duties will enable him to devote more time to his other responsibilities. President Bennion said. Spiders breathe underwater air between their legs. Pag 1983 Nielson. The Scandinavian Jubilee started Children preparing for tho Scandinavian Jubilee. eight years ago as a benefit for the Theatre. proposed Community Ephraim City has taken over the Jubilee, but the Theatre is still an active participant and will be represented by a booth at this years event. The Jubilee celebrates the settling of Ephraim by pioneers who were predominantly Scandinavian converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints. "In all Western American history, there was nothing quite like the settlement of Ephraim," wrote Grace Johnson in her introduction to B rodders and Sisters: "Ephraim y Scandinavian pioneers had all the of qualities American great pioneering heroism, sacrifice, reverence. But they had something else . . . They were hilarious. It made them unique in the annals of American pioneering. They had three great enemies: the wicked, unpredictable weather of the Great Basin, the Indians, and the English language. But they persevered, and built up this fine country." Many of the descendants of the original Scandinavian settlers will be participants in the Jubilee this year, or visitors coming home for the Pioneer Day weekend. |
