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Show WEST VALLEY r Wordseeker Journalists are occasionally tempted to take up muckraking when the normal news is somewhat dull and they want to break a spicy story. I was faced with such a decision a couple weeks ago when a promoter of an offbeat - that sport is, relatively new to the Salt Lake Valley the Green Sheet with a news tip. Mel Gilbert proudly announced his plans to bring to various bars mudwrestling in Magna, Granger, Granite Park and Murray. Like, ew gross, gag me with a spoon, right? My expressed varying degrees of shock, disgust and an occasional joke at the idea. No one wanted to touch it. Being a dedicated journalist, . She fell for it Ive never been one down a to difficult assign- hook, line, and Thumper. what? Thumper is Gilberts star attraction - a woman who tips the s scales at and gingerly steps into the ring clad in gym some ankle supshorts, a ports, pony tails and a pair of lumberjack-size- d suspenders. Thh ment. Besides, I thought, it might be kinda fun to get out there in the ooze and the slime and dig up comments. some Something . . . . . . 400-plu- like former Murray Eagle reporter Jack Anderson does in his nationalWashington ly syndicated Shes a big girl. Merry-Go-Itoun- d I parked in a area and we both headed for the entrance where we each received red Ts on the back of our hands as proof of having entered legally. I peered through clouds of cigarette smoke and a crowd of spectators gathered at ringside. The fighting space was lined with a plastic cover over foam rubber and edged with four, 2xl2s. The walls were also draped with plastic to keep the mud off. The first set of contestants, Sweet Caroline and Tiny Terror, hurled angry, angry glances at each other from opposite sides of the ring as Gilbert introduced well-lighte- Well, sort of, anyway. So I called Gilbert and arranged for a pair of comp tickets and permission to bring along my camera. Showtime was 8:45 on a Thursday night at the 35th Street Saloon in Granger. I dressed, expecting it to be an earthy kind of show. Jeans, tennis shoes and a dark green, waterproof Gortex coat. And I had to practically drag my fiance, Jana, along with me. I told her that if she didnt come, Id probably get mugged and wind up bruised and penniless in a lonely pool of mud along Redwood Road. high-densi- ty Involvement Is Objective Of Magna Church Let M-- H Keep Winter Chill Away ... are the owner or occupant of this week's Mystery Home, come to the Green Sheet office, 155 E. 4905 South, not CLAIM CASH If you Thursday, Jan. 27, 1983 by Mark Arner however, turn VIEW later than noon on Tuesday to make proper identification. Proof of ownership, previously worth $5, is now worth $10 if you have paid your carrier and can produce a current receipt. This week's Mystery Home is between 2700 East and 9200 West, between 2700 South and 7200 South. Last week's Mystery Home was at 5188 W. 5200 South in Kearns. MAGNA. Officials at the Magna Community church are putting together a series of activities aimed at appealing to and involving the majority of the congregation. Rev. Steve Wolden, pastor, said Sunday morning worship service will still begin at 10:45 and Sunday school at 9:30. An adult Bible class will be added, coinciding with the Sunday school session. Plans are being made for a midweek service that will offer a songfest for those who enjoy singing the older hymns. Rev. Wolden also said that there is a shortage of teachers for the Sunday school which he hopes to correct soon. The churchs coffee hour will be resumed on Feb. 13 at the close of the services. In addition, Rev. Wolden said the annual sweetheart festival is being planned for members and friends of the church. It will be held on Feb. 11 at the Copper Golf Club. Those interested may call Harriet Arreola, to make arrangements for attendance. Rev. Wolden said that in an attempt to make people aware of the continuity of the church in this area, the group will concentrate on rediscovering their roots. Also, there will be quarterly potluck fellowships, 250-517- them and reviewed the rules. No biting, no hair pulling and no wrestling with the referee, he told them both. You both ready to rassle? Gilbert asked the girls. They both nodded, with a gleam in their eyes. Lets rassle, he yelled. After a few seconds of slippery throws, the girls were covered with slimy, grey mud - their hair flowed with mud, they wiped it out of their eyes e and their bathing suits literally oozed with the stuff. one-piec- Its called Bentonite and it has the texture of vegetable oil. Gilbert later told me he prepares about 40 gallons for each performance. After three fierce rounds, Sweet Caroline managed to corral and pin Tiny Terror. But the crowd showed little appreciation. I thought a little music might help so I strolled over to the jukebox and picked out Dirty Laundry by Donna Henley. which serve to bring the congregation together as a family. There are many other progrms still in their infancy that are being developed, he continued, such as a food pantry and a clothing bag for needy people, but they will always be in the context of a community ministry. To my dismay, they turned the music down when Black Rose and the Cat started going at it. The next two rasslers were taller and skinnier than the first set and seemed somewhat slower. But they got just as muddy. It took three rounds for the Black Rose to decision the Cat. Gilbert heralded the victor and turned his back. Then they started rasslin again. Gilbert took on a bit of mud himself before separating the two. By that time, the place was packed. The true fans had-secured tables next to the ring where the risk of getting splattered is always imminent -especially when the big girl showed up. Thumper took on a tag team 0 made of two pound girls, Muddy Mandy and Dirty Sally. They were supposed to take her on one at a time. 130-14- Thumper began with a wide stance and literally caught the girls as they dove at her and tossed them like soggy poodles Jordan Stake To Hold Conference conGRANGER. Semi-annuference will be held in Jordan stake on Saturday and Sunday, with W. Mack Lawrence, regional representative, as the visiting authority. to the other side of the ring. Dirty Sally finally took her down in all three rounds by lat- ching onto her leg and pushing steadily. But neither challenger could roll her over to pin her. In the final round, Dirty Sally succumbed to Thumpers sloshing. Through it all, I found myself asking why. The girls seemed to be satisfied with getting paid $50 for 12 minutes of being muddy. And the customers each paid $4 for the right to watch. But everyone who sees the photos says something like ew, grody. customer One at ringside told me he thought Thumper was too heavy to be in the ring. But he didnt ask for his mud-spattere- d money back. I guess some people just enjoy being shocked. And then, there are those of us who just enjoy muckraking. A session for Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood leaders will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday. All adults and singles age 16 and older are being invited to the 7 oclock meeting. A youth meeting will be held Sunday morning at 8 oclock, with the general session following at 10 a.m. (See Page 8B, Col. 5) Five Members On Club Roster TAYLORSVILLE. New members have been installed in the Majestic Lioness and Majestic Meadows Lions clubs. The new Lioness members include Pat Mealing, Ruth Price, Dorothy Ferrin and Marge Sumner. The new Lions club member is Bill Hendrickson. The five were installed during candlelight ceremonies held last week under the direction of Tom Vose and Marvin Beckstead. The membership of the Lioness club stands at 24 following the additions, according to Dell Herring, president. According to Frank Marshall, the Lions club now has 17 members. Plans are being made by both groups to attend the stake Lions conference in Provo on Feb. 5. Board meetings of both groups are set for Feb. 3, when reports regarding a joint Valentine party are to be made. mid-wint- Our IRA Tax Deferred Savings Plans can burden. help cut your 1982 tax-year Start now to plan for and make your full contribution to your IRA account, at First Security. We make it easy to invest, with four different plans, and $100 opens your account. Shelter up to $2,000 as an individual. Or if youre a working couple you may shelter up to $4,000 with two accounts. Reach your legal limit with regular deposits. Use a payroll deduction, or automatic transfers from your checking or savings account. You have until April 15, 1983 to complete your deposit limit. 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