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Show Microfilming Corp. Volume 38, Number 0 84101 2608 P-)- Kanab, Utah 84741, Thursday, January 43 DECLARATION the Utah Committee on Alcoholism and the Foundation have for many years provided centers and other resources a program information through of education, rehabilitation and research to bring understanding to our citizenry of the mounting dangers of this destructive but treatable disease and restoration of individuals so affected; and WHEREAS, the Utah Committee on Alcoholism and the Utuh Alcoholism Foundation have instituted in Utah its tenth annual Alcoholism Information Week Campaign to focus public attention on America's gravest health threat: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Calvin L. Rampton, Governor of the State of Utah do hereby declare the week of January 25 through 31, 1970, as fund-raisin- The annual January appeal for prevention and treatment of birth defects will be headed by Mr. Foid (Blackie) Janes in Kane County, it was announced today in Salt Lake City by Joseph E. Bernolfo, Jr., the State Chairman for the March of Dimes. The appointment signals the annual campaign in Kane County which is held during the month of fund-raisin- WHEREAS, INFORMATION WEEK and sincerely urge all men and women of our community to support the Utah Committee on Alcoholism, the Utah Alcoholism Foundation, the National Council on Alcoholism and the North American Association of Alcohol Programs in this nationwide campaign to impress upon our citizens the dangers of Alcoholism. in Utah, CALVIN L. RAMPTON Governor Kanab Lions Club pays honor to charter members Monday At their Ladies Night meeting Monday, January 26 the Kanab Lions Club celebrated their 40th and honored the Anniversary, charter members of the club. Under the direction of Master of Ceremonies, U. S. Gardner, the following charter members who were present were recognized; Preston Bunting, Guy Chamber-lain- , Ernest Kirby, Elgin Morris, Marve Pugh, Carlos Judd and Melvin Haycock. Lion president Floyd Maddox welcomed charter members and their wives or partners and the following charter members who have passed away or were unable to be present were also honored: O. C. Bowman, E. W. Carrico, Leo Chamberlain, Fred M Fowler, G W Findlay, Vernon Glazier, L. L. Jepson, Jesse Jones, J. Ferry Little, A. I. McDonald, Zimora Palmer, D. M. Tietjen, Ray B. Young, Charles G. Cram, D. W. Bowman and Woodruff Rust. As the names of the charter members were read many memories of that first club were kindled into flame. Leading the group in a salute to the flag was Ernest Kirby and Jim Bunting offered an invocation. Program chairman was Bob Armstrong, and the program was furnished by Kanab High School music director, Ron Hamblin, assisted by Jeri Young, Marie Riding and Robert Glazier. Lion Slyvan Johnson, chairman of the attendance and membership committee installed four new members and they were assigned by President Maddox to the following committees: John Vaughn, finance; Findlay McDonald, work projects; Don Jacobs, entertainment; and Milton Frei, Lions TV. (With January 25 to 31 being Alcoholism Information Week, we feel the following article, about a lady known to a few local residents and taken from an Arizona newspaper may be cial life, lots of friends. My husband was socially and financially prominent. Her eyes darted nervously, scrupulously avoided direct contact. Then suddenly something went wrong. It was subtle, it was slow to come. We were hardly aware of it . . . my husband had crosed the borderline from desire to compulsion. One day he had a choice. The next day he HAD to drink. He was then a supervisor. He lost his job. He couldnt get another one. I started taking in sewing. I hadnt worked since marriage. It was horrible. She winched. It was mostly my big mouth that did it. I brought the problems on myself. I didnt know when to shut up. I thought that as his wife I could tell what was wrong with him, and I did. And we said things no human beings should say to each other. But the truth is: You cant talk to a drunk; you cant cajole or berate or insult him without getting reactions. At least, I got violent reactions. And, oh, was I pigheaded. I had to have the last word even when we were groveling on the floor and he was choking me. She calmed herself and appropriate.) Twenty-seve- n years of marriage, 19 years of hell. Thats realsaid the middle-age- d ly all it was, executive as she fumbled for a cigarette. liked his scotch on the rocks. Funny. Thats where our marriage might have ended if I hadnt found othei s with the same problem. But then, you couldnt possibly understand how we ate each other up, tortured each other with vicious words and violence. No, you couldnt know. You never had to live with an alcoholic. d The brunette, slightly dowdy, pulled the last cigarette, crumpled the pack as if by doing so she could condense the past into a tiny, disposable ball. My husband and I never drank until marriage. Then it was we thought. strictly social, We had a good life then. Happy. We had to learn how to drink. I had no idea what a drinking problem was. We had a good so soft-voice- inated to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, it was announced this week by the office of Senator Wallace F. Bennett. Each Congressman and Senator can appoint only five persons for a four-yeperiod to each Academy. Representative Laurence J. Burtons office recommended Allen, but Burten had already used his quota, ano therefore the nomination came from Bennetts ofar fice. Allen is a senior at Kanab High He will be expected to School. g January. MISS MARILYN HEATON . . . sets wedding date Heaton-Pickar- d vows will be spoken in Temple in September Mr. and Mrs. Loyd W. Heaton of Alton, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage their daughter, Marilyn, to Mr. David Leon Pickard of Beaver. The young couple became engaged January 1. Marilyn is presently enrolled as a sophomore at Southern Utah State College in Cedar City, majoring in elementary education. She was a 1968 graduate of Valley High School where she graduated as valedictorian. The prospective bridegroom was a 1966 graduate of Beaver High School, graduating with honors. He filled a successful mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints in the NetherAt the present, lands, he is enrolled as a sophomore at g Southern Utah State College in accounting and computer science. Plans are for a St. George temple wedding in September. Both intend to further their education. of 1967-196- 9. ma-iorin- Kanab youth gets nomination Allen Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dari Robinson has been nom- g appeal this week Utah Alcoholism He 'Charlie Brown' presented at Valley alcoholism ALCOHOLISM $4.00 Yearly, 10c Single Copy January March of Dimes Musical comedy now ranks first among the nation's disease problems; and WHEREAS, the cost of alcoholism in human suffering, in disintegration of family life, in economic attrition to the individual and the community is incalculable; and WHEREAS, 29, 1970 pass a civil service test, a medical examination and a placement test, before final appointment will be made. Should the appointment become final it is expected to be within about a month. Kanab News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Findlay left this week for a months vacation in Africa. They intend o land at London and Paris and on to Nigeria where they hope to visit the Paul Jenkins who are stationed there with the Bureau of Land Management. I made my first contact with Alcoholics Anonymous for him, with his permission. He said he was willing to do anything to save our marriage. Anything, he said. But he didnt believe he was an alcoholic. Alcoho'ics lie in the street, get thrown in the clink, or sober up in the hospital that was what he thought. He never associated his job loss with drinking. Until that time, she said, we lived in a small town. There was an AA chapter there, but no Family Group for the families of alcoholics. We moved to Phoenix (moving is known as the alcoholics geographic cure. You know, Its not me. Its the climate, this town, the way things are here!) I went to AA meetings with my husband, nudged him at appropriate moments to emphasize a point. I never thought in terms of needing help. I always thought of him, what to do about him. But I kept getting terriffic headaches. They tested my eyes, gave me spinal taps. Nothing physically wrong, they said. Then my hands and face went numb. Nerves. I couldnt cope anymore with the drinking In discussing the goals of the campaign, Mr. Janes noted that when the March of Dimes turned its energies and resources toward prevention of birth defects in 1958, the challenge was electrifying. It was the fi-- st major attack on disease that affect a quarter of a million of our newborn annually. During the intervening years we have concentrated research, he said, outstanding medical talent and the most modern equipment and .rehabilitation techniques into a nationwide network of 111 Birth Defects Cen- The Valley High School Music and Drama Departments will present the musical comedy, Whats It Like, Charlie Brown? on Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. in the Valley High School Auditorium. Cast in the lead as Charlie Brown in Greg Tait with Douglas Sorensen playing Linas, L,eAnn Maxwell as Lucy, Renee Campbell as Snoopy, Beverly Anderson as Freda, Janet Campbell as Schroecior, Marilyn Lamb as Sally, and Douglas Carroll as Sher-m- The musical comedy is produced and directed by Mr. H. T. Salter and Mrs. Esther Heaton, and is open to the public. Social Security MISS DEBRA ANN EXCELL . . plans temple wedding . representative Excell-Ovia- tt Finally our family doctor said, Who do you talk to who under- stands? It became clear to me: The only ones who understand are those with the same problem, those who live with alcoholics. Nobody else your friends, your relatives could know why you leave him, why you stay, why you kick him out and take him back the next morning. But those who live with drinkers know: Alcoholics can be very charming. She hoisted a cigarette case from her purse, forgot she hadnt filled it. When I finally accepted that I needed help psychiatric help I was horrified, miserable. I went through the gamut of emotions. 1 couldnt eat or sleep, I was always or Id over-ea- t. making threats that I didnt carry out. I thought of divorce, went to a minister for advice. He said Id probably marry a man with a similar Droblem because of the type I am. This hurt. The wives of alcoholics are mostly a certain personality type. But I wanted to save our marriage. I went to Family Group meetings. There I discovered I wasnt alone and I learned to take my hands, my mouth, my ears off my huband. I learned to detach my The Basic Science Law is a State law which requires doctors from out of state to pass an examination on basic medical practices. Most doctors are apparently competent enough to pass the examination, but are insulted that they are required to take it. The amendment before the Legislature would permit out of state doctors to practice within the state of Utah if they have already qualified themselves elsewhere under similar tests, and most states have similar requirements. 29. Representative Atkin also reported that he feels confident that the measure will be passed. In other news from Capitol Hill, the income tax exemption bill, which would have allowed larger amounts tax exempt for each dependent was defeated by four votes on Monday. Atkin reports that he voted against the measure in order that he may be able to call it up again. The Kane County drive will emphasize how the March of Dimes provides vital community services in Utah by its support of the Utah Birth Defects Treatment Center, Salt Lake City, which has been cited as one of the finest of these centers. ing. the State of Utah look promising. January ters. A Social Security Representative will visit Page and Fredonia, Arizona next week. He will be at the Municipal Building in Page on Tuesday, February third at 8 a.m., and at the County Building in Fredonia on Wednesday, February 4 at 8:30 a.m. He will help people who want to apply for Social Security and Medicare benefits under the Federal Social Security Program, and will answer any questions about these programs. Men and women who will be 65 before June 1, 1970 should file now for medicare coverage. For payment to be made for medical services you have in the month you are 65, you must file your application for medicare coverage in one of the three months before the month you are 65, whether or not you expect to continue work- Word has been received in this area from Sidney Atkin, member of the Utah State House of Representatives, that measures to amend the Basic Science Law in According to Mr. Atkin the bill was voted to be considered during this budget session, and will probably be voted on Thursday, top-flig- sets Fredonia visit Amendment to Basic Science Law looks promising one and two rites honor roll announced set in Temple for February 14th Mack B. Excell of 47 East Pacific ve., Henderson, Nevada, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Debra Ann to Mr. Floyd Fulon Uviatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Ovi-at- t, also of Henderson on FebruMr. and Mrs. ary 14, 1970. The bride-elegraduated from Basic High School in 1969 and is presently taking a course in Commercial Art. Her fiance graduated from Basic High School in 1965. He served an LDS mission in the East Atlantic States, and is now employed at New York Meats in Las Vegas. The couple are planning to reside in Las Vegas after their Valentine Wedding. The bride to be is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs Melvin Rider of Kanab. self from him somewhat so as not to get caught up in his emotions. This we call releasing a person with love. It means you stop nagging, goading, bugging the alcoholic to quit drinking. It means you assure him of love and let him be. It worked, my husband recognized that I was sincere, that I didnt hate him, that I wasnt just reacting to his drinking. I finally stopped putting epsom salts in his vodka bottles. I learned not to argue with him. And, miraculously, hed come in and go straight to bed, without even raising his voice. Hes basically a really fine fellow . . Fredonia High School The following students have been named to the one honor roll at Fredonia High School: Seniors Patti Tait and Marvin Rider Juniors Bonnie Button, Leslie Cusick, Jane Geerdes, Peggy Heaton, Karen Judd and Lynette Judd. Sophomores Jeri Lynn Figgins, Kurtis Heaton, Melvin Jeffery, Sarah Nez, Robert Rider, Sherrie West. Freshmen Darolene Heaton, Vickie Sue Hunt, Charlyn Judd, Terry Lynn Pratt, Kathleen Madsen. Eighth Grade The following Fredonia students are listed on the two honor roll: Seniors Dollie Abernathy, Robin Brook-sbLyle Heaton, Larry Stephenson. Junior Sudan Anderon, Carl Ellison, Dale Heaton, Debra Hunt, Hazel Mackelprang, Lorna Young. Sophomores Robert Ford, Vicki Jordan, Linda Judd, Yvonne Pratt. Freshmen . David Farr, Susanna Hunt Eighth Grade Barbra West, Charles McCormick, Shawna Jordan, Brigham Johnson, Dennis Jeffery, Lisa Heaton, Ingo Heaton. He has worked hard for additional support of the bill and now it will feels that if pass the House. There have also been some rumblings about the manner in which bidding on improvements at Sand Dunes State Park has been conducted. Both Representative Atkin and Senator Dixie Leavitt have worked hard to get this appropriation possible, and have hoped that much of the construction work could have been done by County people, thus adding to an otherwise dismal economy. Atkin and Leavitt have promised they would look into the matter. First State Bank announces higher savings interest Responding to authority granted last week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the First State Bank has increased the interest rates it pays on all classes of savings. Each of the banks four offices will raise savings rates to the maximums permitted by the new regulations, according to Angus H. Belliston, bank president. Under the new schedule, bank depositors may earn as high as 5 34 on savings certificates issued for two years or longer, or 512 on certificates of one year maturity. Regular pass book sav, up from ings will now earn 4 4 previously. Large deposits (over $100,000), including those of public funds, now will receive as high as We are very pleased to pass on to our depositors these addiMr. Belliston tional benefits, said. It is only right that persons who save should participate more fully in the high interest lates now prevailing in the country. Furthermore, we would hope these new regulations may prove helpful in the nations fight against inflation, by attracting more funds into savings. Under the new rate schedules, the First State Bank will pay well f over million dollars in interest to its savings customers this year, according to Mr. 7. one-hal- PTSA set February 2 School Association will be held February 2 at 7:30 p.m. The outlined program will feature a film in connection with the Mobile Assisted Career Exploration (MACE) Project. This project is designed to assist rural youth of Utah in making more logical educational and occupational career choices. Parents are urged to attend this meeting and become involved in the tentative career choice process of their child. Kanab High . My reaction made him want to quit drinking. He went faithfully to AA every week. Hes been sober for eight years. And he is, think, because I finally admitted my needs. When I went to to help myself, he got sober on his own. She seemed finally to relax. My daughter goes to meetings. She learned that her father was sick, not evil. She loves and respects him. Hes an entirely different man And he accepts responsibilities, now. Thoughtful. (Continued on page 3) I my failings, Ala-Tee- Kind-hearte- n Past Presidents of the Ladies Literary League who were honored at recent meeting include: (Seated) Helen Burgoyne, Ora Eatough, Ruth Shumway and Dora Smith. (Standing) Madge Little, Fawn Robinson, Vera Swapp, Lola Swapp, Florian Johnson, and Adonis Robinson. Not present: Rhea Pugh, Francis Swapp, Juanita Aiken, Manila Brown and Ciara Pratt. nt " |