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Show ' 6 THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, December 6, 1984 Commnmeimft Don't Overlook Others During 'That Busy Season something will be done to alleviate the many problems being experienced in that African country. Disasters which have killed and injured people by the hundreds this fall in Mexico and India are beginning to foster responses and actions of similar proportion. While. citizens of this country are pondering what they might get everyone on their Christmas list this year, they might consider doing something that would do themselves as much good as it would the recipient of their benevolence. Rather than just offering a sympathetic thought to the unfortunate in Ethiopia, Mexico and India, contributing toward a fund that would put food in their mouths, clothes on their backs and a little more comfort in their lives may help make this Christmas as good a one as you've ever Many find it difficult to discover the spirit of the Christmas season until the holiday itself is We All 'Wanna Go Home' right upon them. The usual hustle and bustle that accelerates as November turns into December tends to dominate priorities, leaving little time and even less inclination to give much consideration to other than those who are just as wrapped, up in getting all these things done before the holidays." It's refreshing, then, to witness the generous attitude of giving among those of us who have taken the time to respond to dire needs in other parts of the world. While many of us have had feelings of sympathy toward those starving thousands in Ethiopia, many more, including students in our schools, have started concerted efforts to see that Aargh! We've Been Slighted A veritable mountain of news releases flows across my desk each week. Most of them, especially those with absolutely no local interest, end up in the round file. There was one a couple of months ago that did, however, catch my eye. A group of n news journalists from well-know- organizations are privately in- vestigating a claim made in Los Angeles by author Benjamin Creme that the Christ awaits discovery by the media in London, the headline screamed. I guess hes still waiting there, since I have neither read, heard, seen nor written anything about the discovery in the months since that time. The release went on to say that ads in full-pag- e 19 London and Amsterdam. He (Creme) claims that Christ has decreed that journalists will have to important a mission we would ultimately have. I should have had a clue back in 73 when we used to receive letters from God. participate in His emergence. The news media represent humanity, control worldwide communications and, therefore, alone have the ability to present Him to the world. theres It goes on that he must be approached by sufficiently influential and therefore credible representatives of the media and invited to establish His presence to the world. Does that leave me out? Am I not credible? Reading through the release reminded me of an old joke. Catholic, so I guess I can share it. It seems that the telephone rang at the Vatican. The priest who answered it told the Pope that he had some good news and some bad news. The Pope determined hed prefer to hear the good news first. That was Christ. He has returned. major an- . hope. Now, 2Vi of journalists news organiza- They (those who are supposed- n from tions are investigating the story. feel slighted. The Green Sheet to send anyone to London. Id have been glad to volunteer my talents. At someone elses expense, of course. It (the release) does mention that reporters who wish to contact the investigative , group will be put in touch with this ,' Creme guy. Whomsoever he might happen to be. The release lists a senes of post office box numbers in North Hollywood (where else?), credible and influential) haven't been doing a very good job, since Christ has been waiting in London since 1977, according to the release. ly I wasnt invited That is wonderful news, What bad responded the Pope. news could possibly overshadow that? Hes calling from Salt Lake City, the priest said. If that happens, I hope its either Wednesday or the Green Sheet is a daily by then. Id hate to miss out on an opportunity to do my reporting duties. I just asked Peter and he said under no circumstances am I going to London, so unless the next news I release from there is guess youre going to have to hear the results of the investigation on your radio. Oh well. Tha?sthV plight print media. No matter how credible, thorough and influential we might be, were a step behind those electronic marvels. well-time- Hes working as an ordinary man concerned with modern problems, his disciples say. He does, have a name Maltreya. And hes somewhere in Londons Asian community. When I set out to become a journalist, I certainly didnt realize how l VAL CARLSON West Valley City I think it would be a great opportunity and would be all for it. Maybe a person would only live a little while longer, but theres a chance he could live another ten years. It would also be worth it to help science. Barney Clark helped a lot and the drugs they used kept him from being in too much pain. Its worth almost anything to try and save a life. LIDA CHAPMAN West Valley City Id be willing to if there was any chance it would help me, or other people. It seems to me that anyone would. Ive had friends who have chemotherapy for cancer and said it made them so sick that it wasn't worth it. I guess you can be so sick, youd rather die. I feel pretty sure I would go ahead with an experiment, but 1 wouldnt want any publicity. THOMAS CHRISTENSEN West Valley City If people wont sacrifice themselves for medical science, whats the use of having it? You have to make advancements one way or another. The benefits to science would outweigh any price I might pay. Barney Clark long-ter- was a hero. With Baby Fae, it was death or the baboon heart transplant and I think I would make the same decision if I were her parent. afar, unexpectedly finds his eyes filled with tears as he sees the Statue of Liberty, the skyline of the New York or San Fran first glimpses of home. - Then there are the sick and weary in body and soul, who resolutely maintain that I am sick and may even die, but, if such must be, I want to do it in my own home. Yeah, we all know that feeling. The bride and groom rightfully glory in their new home, but ties are strong and its a long time before theres no mix up when one of them says, Lets go home Whose for Sunday dinner. home? His home? Her home? Or. . .their home? its not until children come along that the difference is clear and at that its a compromise for then the childhood homes gradually become known as Grandmas or In fact, Grandpas. certain feeling of love and ownership remains long after you even move and leave that home. Others may live there, may cut A WOMEN Crowded Schools Dear editor, As the time approaches for Granite School District board to make the decision of whether or not to bus several children from the west side of the Salt Lake valley to east side schools, I felt the persistent need to express some much needed facts on the matter. We built our home in the Bennion area nearly 11 years ago. The first year our son was bused to Vista elementary school. The second year he was bused to Truman elementary. The third year he was bused to Bennion elementary. Until, finally, in the sixth grade he could walk to Smith elementary. My oldest daughter was bused also, to Vista elementary, to Eisenhower junior , high,, to Cottqnwood high and then to high, from which she? Jay torsvHie'Each time my two older ' graduated. children were bused to a different school their grades and relationships with friends in the area of the Vacations are wonderful and we look forward to them, but when the trip is over and your eyes and feet turn homeward, some bit of tension deep within (and you werent even aware it was there) begins to relax and the closer you get to home the more at ease you become. Yes, we go home for the holidays. Home to see Mom and Dad. Home to visit old friends and home to have new babies blessed in the old home Yes, going home. And once you start on your way the milestones come thick and fast. First you see the mountains rising in the distance,' then its the lake you see and then suddenly youre over "your valley and you look trials and joys of life are over and our ultimate Father church. And I this wouldnt life-lon- g home, be surprised will only be satisfied when the calls us to our real home. Only there. . .it seems to me. . .will that yearning for Home really cease. previous school suffered. Not only did my children have to make major adjustments, but so did their parents in learning new principals and teachers names, etc. It made it very difficult to be a part of the new school as far as attending conferences, plays and other such activities. But at least these older chlidren were bused along with their friends and peer group in the neighborhood. d Not so in the plan School the Granite by presented district. Children within the same family will go to different high schools. Church ward boundaries will be cut in half, some kids going to one high school, some to another. newly-propose- Important peer relationships established in elementary and junior high would be broken up. Kids will be bused many miles over icy freeways, in the winter (or worse, drive their own cars long distances over icy roads). I have studied this issue in great depth. I have talked to Granite administrators and board members. I have talked to PTA presidents, principals and students. I have attended several meetings conducted by both Granite administrators and concerned parents. I have read three major studies done under the request of the Granite School District. As a result of this time and effort, I have come to certain conclusions: it is not in the best interests of our children, our community, or our wallets to have our children bused for the next 15 to 20 years, as proposed by the Granite School District. Over a thousand extremely concerned parents who attended the two mass meetings at Eisenhower junior high and Bennion junior high in November unanimously declared that they not only did not want their children bused any longer, but they felt it was not the best, nor most economical option available. Anyone who doubts that building is cheaper than busing over a long Continued on page 6 MEREDITH WIERS West Valley City Sure, Id do it. If there was even a slight chance it would save my life I would go ahead. Even if it were hard and painful, it would be worth it, especially knowing you were helping other people. Reporters around wouldnt bother me, because then Id have the support of other people and that would really help. Knowing others cared would be great. . LOUIS SPERA Midvale I would go ahead with it if I was in good enough shape to feel good again. Clark was sick in so many ways, but it seems more worth it for Mr. Schroeder, because he is in better shape. I would only do it if I had something to live for. Ive been so sick I didnt care if I lived or died. I have been real intereseted in following these experiments. NANCY BULLOCK West Valley City If I had to die, I would let the doctors experiment on me. If it would benefit other people, why not? It doesnt do me any good just being under the ground. Ive been through enough pain that it wouldnt scare me. 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And, if death comes, it comes with greater peace and dignity when met in the persons own home, surrounded by his own things, in rooms where he has laughed, loved and lived, in his own bed and amid the security of his own loved ones. eUm HOLIDAY SPECIAL Oh yes theres something in the heart of each of us that craves the security of home. And though each of us, at times, wishes for money and the freedom to be able to travel whenever and wherever we wish. To be one of the lucky ones who do nothing but go here and there, and have no place where they must be and where they belong. But. . . to me, they are to be pitied. ..not envied. The traveller, coming home from The Green Sheet People Poll Would You Volunteer To In An Untried Medical Participate for your home. And when you enter the door you quietly check through every room just to see if its still all there. it down favorite trees, some awful color, and even remodel it. But. . .as you pass by you cant help but stare long and hard at it, trying again to see the you who once called that place home. And yes, in a certain corner of your heart, it will remain home for as long as it stands. belongs. Se- d It was first told to me by my former employer - who is a devout years later, a group well-know- thought that the long-awaite- cond Coming of Christ would be heralded by something even more powerful than the press. Ive heard of the thief in the night plan, but seven years? Im going to have to dust off the New Testament again, I can tell. newspapers around the world nounced the reappearance of Christ. Humph. No one placed such an ad in the Green Sheet. Or even the Deseret News. It seems that the Falkland Islands No War upstaged the revelation. reporters went to London, and the Christ did not emerge, the release goes on. But I kind of Actually, Christian worlds Everyone yearns to go home. 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