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Show Thursday, June 2, THE GREEN CHEET 1988 He Finds Letter Inflammatory, Infuriating Wm. Ryans letter of May 12 was inflammatory and infuriating. As I read it I thought to myself that this guy had to be either from California, on drugs or a college professor. Assuming he could be from the land of Mickey Mouse and moving parking lots, the answer could be all of the above. Ive noticed that a lot of outsiders come into our state for the expressed purpose of complaining about our way of life, our politics and the LDS Church. This is nothing new. its been that way ever since Johnsons army was called on to put down the "Mormon Rebellion back in the 1850s. I just wonder when they will get some new material. I Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down AS I SEE IT groups, he should realize that if 50 of the state is LDS and its those people who get involved, then its going to be the values and interests of those people who will be the determining factors in what policies are implemented in running the state. Joseph Smith taught that the church teaches the principles, and the people govern themselves. Church headquarters doesnt have to get on the telephone to control the politics of the state, if the state politicians are LDS, then it will be LDS values dont think they have any imagination, so I dont that influence their decisions, if those in the other suppose it will ever change but at least the critics groups dont like LDS values but refuse to get could be a wee bit more original, a little more involved, then the only solution I can suggest is to creative. either "put up or shut up." These people quote statistics as though they have On the subject of crime, going back to statistics, if some insatiable obsession to expose graft and 50 of the population is LDS then 50 of the crimes corruption in our state, as if other states dont have will be LDS as well. Im surprised that Mr. Ryan either graft or corruption. However, they never offer doesnt take that into consideration, since he solutions, other than eradicating the Mormons. They appears to know so much about statistics and per never get involved, they just sit back and complain capita data. Which raises another question about as if their responsibility ended there. dishonest politicians who are LDS. Mormons dont If Utah is really as bad as Mr. Ryan says it is, why claim to be perfect. In fact one of the disillusioning is he still here? I found his spouting off of Utah facts about Utah is that people like Mr. Ryan come "firsts" quite interesting: crime, police corruption, into or state with preconceived ideas of what Utah unemployment, low wages, incest, drugs, divorce, and the Mormons are like. On finding that we are teen pregnancies, political corruption, cancer, human they become bitter, merely adding that to highway fatalities, poverty and "rapes by civilians the fire of their prejudice and bigoted notions about and bank robbers." My favorite was his comment Utah and the Mormon church. that the rate of incest in Utah is the highest in the People like him arent really interested in valid world. Where does he get his data? Did he get it statistics, or solutions. They only want to hide their from the UN? Who? The US Bureau of Statistics? Or own insecurity by bringing whatever negative light perhaps he got his data from a sloppy research they can on the state and the LDS Church. Of project done by a college professor who had to course, if they didnt have the Mormons to blame for publish or perish? Or maybe even from the National their problems, theyd find someone. If the truth Enquirer? Since he does not mention his sources I were out, people like Mr. Ryan probably complained have to question his credibility, because its not his wherever it was they came from. But complaining of statistics that is showing, but his about the Mormons in Utah is not knowledge only fashionable ignorance. He forgets that statistics are used to but a truly acceptable form of escape where, "If you show whether the glass is either half empty or half cant join them, complain about them," thus full, depending on the researchers perspective. of responsibility for yourself. Yes! Put He talks about the "control" the LDS Church has relieving you the blame on the Mormon scapegoat and youll seem on the state. If hes talking about 48 E. South not only but in step with the times. Wow! Temple, hes living in a pipe dream. If hes talking What a intelligent in Utah! concept! Only about the fact that 50 of the state is LDS, 30 is Catholic and the other 20 is broken down into John Lemon Roosevelt Protestants, Buddists, Jews and miscellaneous televise will CBS the presentation of the Antoinette Perry (Tony) Awards which theatre buffs will watch with the same anticipation movie lovers give the Academy Awards. You can place your bets today on the best musical award and start planning how youll spend the money. It will be Phantom of the Opera, another of those the British by imports Andrew Lloyd incomparable Webber. Phantom will no doubt pick up the lions share of the awards, although this is one of the more exciting Broadway seasons in some time. Dont plan to hop a plane next weekend to Last reports take in the mega-hit- . indicated no availability of tickets this calendar year. The same is true of last years Tony winner, Les Miserables. Although if you know the right people, that one can be obtained not on a moments notice. Its been so long since an American original was Broadways best that it makes you wonder if weve forgotten how its done. were Times that on productions premiered Broadway and those that were especially excellent made their way across the pond to Londons West End. Today, just the opposite is true. Most Broadway stars can -and do walk down the street without being mobbed by Busing Say Teacher 263-610- ' . Facts performers whose name will help insure the financial, if not artistic, success of the production. But even in the days of Merman and Martin, the product had to be a worthy one to insure a long run. Of course many of Broadways brightest find their way to the big screen and finally, the tube. But for many the lure of live theatre brings them right back to the Gulch. Matthew Glittering Broderick is an example of a performer who is at home in any theatrical medium. I happened to catch him in Biloxi Blues in New York and on the screen, and to say one would be was better than the other. They were merely different from one another. This months edition of Playbill, the national theatre magazine had several critics outline their favorite of the Tony winners. hard-presse- - fans. d It was no surprise to find A Chorus Line not lessen their That or their artistic power earning satisfaction, however. Although todays genre of musical theatre does not depend on the drawing power of an Ethel Merman or Mary Martin, there are still does among those. This uniquely American piece has been running continuously since 1975, making it the show in theatre history. Only recently were the longest-runnin- g local for granted productions. Time alone time will tell if Cats will make good on its "now and forever" marquee claim. Certainly hits. it will be one of the e No doubt youre dying to know my personal favorite. Well so am I. As soon as I figure it out, Ill tell you. Im kind of like the guy who, when hes not with the girl he loves, he loves the girl hes with. I listen to my tapes and relive those wonderful scenes from any one of a dozen shows, and right at that moment Im sure thats my favorite. When I see certain titles on the season listing for one of the local groups, I buy my ticket and once again experience theatres magic. Upon exiting the theatre, Im convinced thats my favorite. Some of the latest shows are not going to be seen here for quite some time. I know several of those are certainly among my favorites. Which means it wont be long before I find myself again humming "New York, New York as I prepare for my vacation. But not this year. When I go, thered better be a Phantom ticket in the package. rights all-tim- no SALE CALENDAR! SPECIAL SALE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT Mon., June 6th Mon., June 13th Mon., June 20th Mon., June 27th 50 50 50 50 Mens OFF -- Boys Off OFF OFF W are putting l,C00's family at great every - of items daily for your day low prices. Salt across from Valley Fair Mall Garbage week. Dear Editor: Congratulations! West Valley City is minus 138 tons of garbage thanks to your contributions toward the 1988 "Lookin Good" spring clean-ucampaign. All efforts including the Girl Scout flower planting project, West Valley City Park tree planting ceremony, slogan contest, elementary school "trash bag" contest, city "Dumpster Days" and 3500 South p Open 9 10 to 9, Mon.-Frto 8, Sat. Sun. Longer correspondence may be used As See It commentaries on a space av able basis. Primary consideration will be c en to those submitted by people with exp tise in the topic about which they writo. brief description of that expertise may company the submission. All submissions are subject to editing space and clarity. They may be address to: The Green Sheet, P.O. Box 7187. M I Lakel Thrift Store 3559 Market Street Omitted I 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thrift Town Thank you so much for your contribution of and for your support sponsoring the slogan contest Disgusting Letter and coverage for this very worthwhile campaign. We Editor: are planning for the 1989 campaign and hope you efforts to make West I recently read, with disgust, William Ryans letter will join with us again in Good! Look "Utah Is Not So Great." These are the wild rantings Valley of a miserable human being. My bet would be that Janice Aoki this negative individual would be miserable no "Lookin Good" Campaign Chairman matter where he lives. My first question to Mr Ryan: "Why dont you move?" Why would anyone remain in a place he No To regarded in this manner? Its a great big world. His moving to another state is one way we could improve To the Editor conditions in Utah. Secondly, Mr. Ryan should get his facts straight to fill East before he attempts such a lambaste. His article is Say "No" to busing West side students schools. side full of inaccurate statements and half truths, but Such a plan to bus westside students was mostly outright lies. I was particularly impressed by the statement that Utah has more common colds presented at the Granite School Board meeting on than anyplace else on earth. What about flat feet May 17. It was part of a minority plan presented as and ingrown toenails? How about furnishing some a way to solve building compliance requirements at scientific backup for his accusations? He cant several eastside schools. By law, schools are because they are not true. required to maintain at least 70 percent occupancy If you dont like the fact that this is the or lose state funds. headquarters for the Mormon Church, Mr. Ryan, Fortunately the majority of the citizen committee settle elsewhere. Dont expect the church to move to did not accept the recommendation, but that doesnt please you. It was here first and will be here long mean it couldnt happen. after you are gone. If westside students are bused to help fill an There are those of us who love this state. I eastside school now, what would happen when the personally moved back to Utah after spending 10 next east side school needs more students? Pretty years in another because I felt it was a better place soon all west side schools would be closed because to raise children. Pull your head out of the sand, Mr. all of our kids would be attending eastside schools so Ryan. Have you ever been out of the Salt Lake they can stay open. . Valley? The things you enumerate are happening There is no question westside schools are crowded everywhere in the world. At least, the Mormon more so, but this recommendation wont and Church is trying to fight these problems, as are solve getting problems. The only correct any other churches in the area. What are you doing to solution is to close schools where they are not improve things? needed and build them where they are needed. Closing a school is a difficult recommendation and I D. E. Wilson applaud the committee for facing the issues as they West Jordan have. The recommendation of busing our children to keep these eastside schools open should be rejected Honoring by the school board when they decide this matter. I urge all parents; to make their feelings known to Dear Editor: the Granite School Board on this matter. The district office number is As another school year draws to a close, I cant help but reflect on past teachers who have tremendously impacted my life. As I watched ' Roy R. Chapman Murray highs final choir concert, I was again struck by the influence one man has had on thousands of Taylorsville young peoples lives. Leland Flinders has literally adopted these students as his children and has put his whole life into providing positive experiences for Missing our children that build character. How much this is needed in todays world. Dear Editor: Saturday, June 4, our community will have the opportunity to pay tribute to this marvelous teacher I am writing in response to your editorial on Ma along with 12 years of past choir members. It will be There are some facts that were obviousl 19. nothing short of awesome to watch over 500 former choir members sing together in a "Celebration of missing from the editorial. You claimed the reason Utah ranks so low i: Song" and I hope the Murray community will take income is because of the large number of childrei to schedules of us in time out this their busy join final salute at Symphony Hall to a dedicated who are not employed. This is a factor, but not th teacher. (Make sure you bring your Kleenix.) Dont only one. Obviously the writer has not been listenin to any Job Service reports or reading the classified forget to pick up your tickets at Day Murray Music ads of the daily newspapers of this valley. They bot or the Murray Community Education Office. are filled with ads for years of experience, yet wan Mary Ann Kirk to pay between $4.50 to $6 an hour. One of th Murray convenience stores operating in this valley wants college degree and still wants to pay only $4.50 a hour. We have a lot of people who want to live onl Information in Utah, so employers can ask for all kinds ( experience and pay very little (compared to othe To the Editor parts of the country in the same field). Your editorial also recommended sending th LaRee Pehrsons As I See It (May 26) refers to a extra tax to education. It would be a goo money presentation I made to the County Planning idea in theory, but unless the money has regulation Commission on the proposed Hercules expansion. that it must be used in the classroom, none of it wi! Several items of pertinent information were omitted end up there. There are plenty of examples of wher I and feel they are important enough to bring to the administrators put money first. James Moss is n publics attention. exception. He purchased himself a new desk for ove In referring to the propellant as a reactive $200 right after his appointment to the states to material, it was state that Hercules rocket motor education post. At the same time, a teacher I kno will contain approximately 325,000 pounds of personally was trying to teach second grade scienc propellant and several of these motors may be from a textbook that said, "Someday we will get t stored in one building awaiting shipment. This the moon." This classroom is in this valley. right amount of material with explosive material is cause Editorials like yours make me wonder when th for concern by the people living in the Magna area. people of Utah will stop the ostrich in the san Regarding emissions from open burning allowed routine. Ignoring our problems will not make ther by permit, the actual amount of major pollutants go away. We lost almost 14,000 people last yeai were omitted. On the basis of the 2000 pounds of Many left because could not take the lowe waste rocket fuel destroyed by open burning, the wages and high taxesthey any longer. The I knoi major pollutants would amount to: aluminum oxide, who left were highly trained. If we dopeople not face ou 570 lbs. over day; carbon monoxide, 492 lbs. per day; problems, Utah will be left with the very rich, thos hydrogen chloride, 446 lbs. per day. These are of working for under $25,000 a year (two incomes), an concern when you consider they are discharged daily those on Welfare or Social Its time to fac Security. over an adjacent residential area. Further, the reality. Could you afford to stay here if you were jus amount will be increased if the proposed expansion starting out again? is permitted. Incidentally, concerned citizens should be aware Elaine Jones that Hercules has been granted a public hearing on West Valley the proposal before the County Commission Monday at 8 a.m. in the commission chambers, 2100 So. State. It appears the issue is boiling down to public The Green Sheet welcomes contributic safety versus the economy. Attendance at the public hearing is important. from readers for either Letters to the Edi or As See It. Letters should be confined Joe Ribotto a length of about 250 words and not cont Magna libelous comments. They must be sigr and must be received in our office no la Is Missing than 10 a.m. Tuesday for publication tl long-rang- e will be all Broadway Sunday night as she celebrates her annual moment in the sun. We OUR READERS WRITE . The Smart Money Is On Phantom ALL SALES ?: To the West Valley Police Dept, for its handling : of s Hear that the the situation at the Bonneville Raceway Saturday. It what transpir , department is not totally to blame for the 7 innocent citizens were impacted by shutting down heat of battle it s the in but the fact, after action the to criticize less alcohol more difficult to make those decisions. The plan to have necessary. is obviously brought into the facility THUMBS i. mi1 p were all very successful. We are proud of this combined efforts of civic groups, businesses and the community, working together, for the benefit of beautifying West Valley. clean-u- ray, Ut. 84107. |