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Show 4 THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, October 11, 1984 Young Voter Shuns Polls, Too The day may come when the young voter plays a much more dominant role in this country's politics. With the exception of scattered interest, coming in sporadic bursts, those in the pre-2age group have not taken full advantage of the right to vote accorded them several years ago. It's encouraging, then, to witness efforts being made toward getting the youngest of the adult population involved in the election process. An example is the program being conducted at Kearns high, where faculty and student leaders have induced 90 percent of that school's eligible students to register to vote. Other schools have made similar efforts to encourage voter registration, attaining varying degrees of success in the process. While actual voting records are not available to show just how many in the younger age group go ahead and cast ballots, surveys indicate that at best, they follow the pattern of the more mature American voter. That, of course, means that most of the time, half of them - or fewer - don't even go to the polls. Some of the blame may lie with the parents among that half of the registered voters who don't cast ballots regularly - a like father, like son effect. Setting a good example would go a long way toward altering the course of that problem. The young (potential) voter and the more mature one, too, surely must tire of citizens urging them to "get out and vote" because "it's your duty" or "it's a right you shouldn't abuse." At least part of the answer may lie in simple interest motivation, an individual's in what's going on around him or her. In this modern day world there is an abundance of information on the issues and candidates in newspapers, radio and TV. The opportunity is there to take advantage of the information and convert it into a decision on how to vote. For the most part, however, attention is focused on the "big" races and issues, leaving the more local ones in the shadows and just so many more names on an already long ballot on election day. In order to open up opportunities to create more local interest, schools should place greater emphasis on local government. All of the changes and potential changes in local government during the past decade here in the valley have offered a treasure of virtually hands-oexperience for the student approaching age 18. Whether it's a proposed change in government or the more everyday matters of property taxes or zoning, students have a lot to learn about dealing with their local government. Just learning more about it and because it is closest to home just might be the reason the young potential voter would actually then register to vote and actually go to the polls and cast a ballot. self-startin- g 1 d n well-meanin- g Series Is Hard On Fans' Psyche Wherere the Dodgers? The Yanks? Or at least the Orioles? Who are these Tigers and Padres masquerading as World Series par- ticipants? The psyche of a baseball fan is a delicate thing. It can accept one stunner each year, but four is three too many. Its got me going in circles. Detroit or Unless youre a San Diego fan, how do you pick somebody to cheer for in a Series such as this? Selecting a team to be for is not an easy task - but its an important We almost had one of those in this in the person of the Cubs, who took their real and adopted fans to the brink of ecstasy years Series before Sundays bitter loss to San Diego. Nobody except honest-to- - -- Michele Bartmess goodness Tiger fans would have cheered against the Cubbies had they been able to advance. Its like the Miracle Mets of 1969. Or Boston in 74. For some of us, cheering for the underdog is the only way to go when theres no love, hate or natural reason to pick one team over the other. I guess San Diego would best fill that role. After all, the Pads had to go five games to snatch the National League pennant, while the Tigers had some days off. Besides, the of Butterschotch Instant Pudding, one quarter butter (or Tigers have been considered the best team in baseball all season marg) melted with ' cup brown sugar. long. But its been a long time since theyve been to a Series too. And now my darlings all you have There are other ways of selecting to do is cover and forget about it all a team to cheer against. Did that team beat out your night long (or 8 hours at least). favorite? Then you have to decide if No, that isn't all. You have to that makes you mad enough to be for before you get up or against it. Its a painful time right want to serve the dish because it now for Cubs fans, whod just like to has to bake for 20 to 25 minutes in forget that the Series is even going a 375 oven. Then you take it to the on. Which is pretty hard to do. table, turned out on a pretty plate San Diego also beat out my (after a 5 to 10 minute wait) and lifelong preference, the Dodgers, but let your family or guests think its pretty hard to blame the Padres you slaved half the night over the for winning the National League thing. Then there are some teams you just have to cheer for - teams who for one reason or another become Americas teams. Consider Yourself Forewarned, Ethel's Gone Domestic Again asked for the Im happy as my friends that the forearmed, and stupified when Forewarned, dont say I didnt is tell you. I mood doesnt last, but one of the frto you, my dearies, inge benefits . . is that once in a while I get a recipe that is out of this world, and I pass it along to you. recipe. ... It comes out of a can, she said, and I raised my eyebrows indisdain as if NO ONE ever bought soup, you MAKE it. See Im those moods. My friends recognize them quickly and the word passes like lightning. Just thought Id let you know, they tell each other, Ethels at it again. And so it goes. in one of . So, you see how unbearable I can be when in the domestic mood. The And what mood might you wonder? Its domesticity, dang it, and its overpowering when it comes. I go for weeks, months, and I swear even years without my pioneer heritage surfacing, but once it comes, Ive learned to live with it. I now know its a part of me, so I accept and love it. Not too often - that So take heed and dont toss this out. I promise, youll be calling back if you do. And as if you havent already guessed, it came from Jan Brown from whom so many of my good recipes originate. She had to be a chef in some former life! ... Breakfast Marvel (Or call it what you want) is. When these times come my friends quietly bide their time. I know, for by the grape vine, I heard that one friend called another and said, Be careful, I stopped at Ethels the other day and before I knew it I was out in her backyard planting bulbs. Just thought Id tell you, shes also talking about putting on a quilt and if you stop there when thats going on, youll be stuck for not only that evening, but for the next and next until her project is finished. Ethel Bradford only saving thing about the whole sequence is I that I know ImI know itll pass, and unbearable, know that next weekmonthday, Ill be buying soup out of the can just like everyone else. But while the mood is on . . . look out. I can, I bottle, I dehydrate and I freeze food. I clean my own house like a Tro-- . jan, I wash, iron, change the beds every other day and all together am a close replica of the busy little Dutch housemaid found on the cleaning cans. A big bore. yes, theyre kind hearted about my moods, but they do tend to get flitchy when, as happened recently, someone was telling about a certain soup they served and was Oh, half-an-ho- Okay, here goes. Get out your Bundt pan and oil it well with Crisco or any of the UNSALTED shortenings. (Salt makes your stuff stick) certain people who think you, the readers of my words, not my acquaintances, are lucky. You get the benefits of my domesticity without getting caught in the web. Then dust it very well with walnuts which you have rolled to be quite fine. Press in to the shortening with your fingers if you want to. There are some, you see, who have on a warm spring day painted summer patio furniture on the whim of the moment . . . w ho have helped put a quilt on . . . dehydrated the veggies and fruit I grow . . . picked strawberries, beans, or beets, . . . cut grapes from the arbor . . . and several other things I get into which I shant tell you about. Then, take a package of Rhodes Bake and Serve rolls (frozen) and place two in each section of the Bundt. See how simple my domesticity is? Oh, and by the way, all this should be done the evening before you want to serve the marvel. (Or in the a.m. for that nights eating) . But, right over those frozen hunks of dough, dust one package I know For I do have my reticences, you know. Not that youd notice, I agree, but I do, I do, I do. Just the same however, clip and save this recipe for youll be sorry if you dont. Its a winner. think, it comes down again a love-hat- e for the fan. relationship Finally, I For years I would cheer against first the Reds, then the Phillies, and now the Reds again, no matter who even the Yankees -they played because of Pete Rose. By the same token, Id cheer for the Braves and Dale Murphy against anyone - except maybe the Dodgers. In this Series youve got the aforementioned Garvey, Tony Gwynn and Goose Gossage versus Allen Trammell, Lance Parrish and Kirk Gibson. Which to my way of thinking tips the scale in favor of the Tigers. The managers are almost a wash. Both are proven veterans with personality pluses and minuses, though the edge for brilliance most likely goes to Sparky Anderson. When all else fails, I cheer for the National League team because thats the league where they play baseball the way it was meant to be played - no designated hitter. The manager has to earn his keep. But I kind of like those Tigers. And I kind of like San - one. every October. Barring the natural, one of the best methods is hatred, not so much being for someone as against someone else. For example, if the Yankees are in the Series, its easy to pick who youre for - whomsoever else is there. them out a lot, first by letting the MVP (Steve Garvey) and others get away, and then by playing like the Bums of old all season long. LCS to personnel, die-har- d Unless theres a natural, i.e. having roots in one city or another, or a long history of cheering for a team, you have a choice to make almost West. I think Los Angeles helped Remember When honest-to-goodne- Diego. Going into this Series, after weighing all my personal grudges, I finally decided that Id just sit back and enjoy it. Let the chips fall where they may. Care only about the numbers I draw in the office pool. And, of course, be glad Vin and Joe bringing us the its that play-by-pla- y instead of Howard and whoever. At least I wont be disappointed -except when I miss the pot by a run or two because some player hits a meaningless home run in the ninth inning when the numbers were lined up just right for me. - Oil Truck Spilled A glimpse of years past in the Green Sheet. FIFTY YEARS AGO... Oct. 18, 1934 - Murrayite Clarence Jackson narrowly escaped death when the oil tank truck he was driving overturned on West Temple near 1700 South . . . Ronald Walton was elected el presidente of the Murray high Spanish club . . . Vico motor oil was selling for $.25 per quart. FORTY YEARS AGO... -- Oct. 12, 1944 - A group of 140 citizens gathered at the Arlington school for a PTA meeting at which -- Mrs. Willard O. Olson presided . . . Mrs. Helen Parker Gibson was appointed librarian of the Murray Public Library . . . Congressman J. Will Robinson promised in a letter to Mayor J. Clifford Hansen to help Murray get a post office. THIRTY YEARS AGO... Oct. 15, 1954 - City officials lauded the $900 gift from Dr. Bruce J. Parsons to the Murray civic fund .; . . Mayor J. Clifford Hansen received a gift of Utah cheese from industry representatives . . . Officials announced $98,950 in building permits were issued in Murray during the month of September. The Green Sheet People Poll If you could change places with a famous person for one week, who would it be and why? I would trade with Ronald Reagan, but I dont know if hed want to trade places with me. It would be a good experience and fun to lead the country, but maybe chaotic. I would like to visit different countries and meet other political people. But when I grow up, I want to be a surgeon. Id trade with Joe Theisman, I Id would trace places with Carl like to be Joan London, hos- quarterback for the Washingston Lewis. I would get to go to the Olym- tess on Good Morning America. Redskins. They are my favorite pics and to other countries and meet We have a tape recorder and I like to team. Good quarterbacks make a lot other people. I would be known as use it to pretend I am a disc jockey of money and play lots of teams in the fastest man in the world. Runand interview people. I think she is lots of places. I like football because ning is one of my favorite things to pretty. I would like to be on teleyou get to tackle and smack a lot of do. I was 13th in my age group in the vision and interview the president. people and you get to compete in dif- Deseret News 10,000 meter race. Id For a long time I have wanted to ferent places. I want to play profes- like to be a runner or a baseball work on the radio or TV. sional football or be a lawyer. player. FOR All TOUt AMERICAN AND FOREIGN Howsmart homeowners save with DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS Liberty Mutual. "We ttU le tha General Public el Dealer Pricusl" 3495 West 3500 South Looking for ways to save on homeowner's insurance? 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Our family sings in harmony and performs for groups. I dont want to be a professional singer, though. I want to be a I want to take Joan Rivers place because shes so funny. I like her jokes. I dont get the chance to do things in front of people, but I would like to. I watched her on Johnny Car-solast summer. I dont want to be famous when I grow up, because you couldn't walk around in public without people crowding around you. n |