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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Strange Bedfellows. Spotlight on People S. Pointing out that Kanab was first accredited by the Association of Secondary Schools in 1964 due in large part to help from the city in establishing the Public City School Library, he proudly says the school has been accredited longer than any other class school in the state. During his time here, football After twenty-fiv- e years of helping Kanab's boys and girls become its men and women, S. Thomas Lawson will present a senior class for graduation for the last time tonight. Mr. Lawson came to Kanab in 1957 from Malad, Idaho where he had taught general and biological science for eight years. Kane County of Schools Superintendent Swallow that Doyle says during his years of service in Utah, Mr. Lawson has been held in high regard by his colleagues in professional positions and organizations throughout the state. He has served in a large number of leadership positions including President of the Utah Secondary Schools Principals Association. He was instrumental in helping set up the classification for standards high schools which resulted in the present method of classifying schools as and so on. For six years, he served as a member of the Utah High School Activities Association and on the associations board of directors for 9 years. That is the board that sets the rules for all high school athletics, drama, speech, music and activiother ties in the state. Originally from Bountiful, Mr. Lawson attended Weber College where he was captain of the football and wrestling teams. After earning an associate degree there, he entered the civil service as a personnel supervisor at the Naval Supply Depot in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 when the Japanese caught America with its defenses down. Lawson volunteered his services during and 2-- extra-curricul- after the attack and was put to work helping to flood a dry dock to keep the damaged battleship Pennsylvania from capsizing. He recalls that he came under enemy fire while working to save the ship. He returned briefly to Utah where he married his wife, Barbara, before returning to Hawaii for the remainder of the war. (She is now Kane Countys public health nurse.) They came back to Utah in 1944 for the birth of their first son and then he joined the Army for a two year tour of duty. He went back to Weber State after discharge from the Army and served there as assistant football and wrestling coach and dormitory supervisor while continuing his studies. Mr. Lawson transferred to Utah State University and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in 1949. He obtained his Masters degree from the same university in 1957 and came to Kanab the same year. He says he takes pride in the fact that Kanab High School has become one of the schools in the best class state. Were strong in all with an he says, areas, excellent staff of teachers. He points out that the school has accumulated many honors through the years including several state trophies in music, drama, football, track and wrestling and tennis. One of the things that helped in that regard was the establishment of a policy requiring that teachers teach in their major or minor fields of study. was after having been eliminated from the scene for several years. In additon, homecoming, wrestling, tennis and debate teams have been The established. Sterling Scholar program was adopted and he is currently working to bring the National Honor Society into the school, a task he says he will finish before leaving. Mr. Lawson has also served well in the community, too. He has been commander of the American Legion post, a member of the city council and served as chairman of the Kane County Republican Party for 8 years. He also spent 10 years as a member of the old North Ward bishopric. He has no intention of leaving Kanab after retirement. Its home, he says. The key to successful retireto Mr. ment, according is Lawson, keeping busy enjoying what youre doing. He doesnt expect to have any trouble doing that. He and his wife are parents of four children. Their son, Kim, is now a major in the U.S. Air Force. Two daughters, Carleen and Peggy, live in Kanab and Shelly lives in Cedar City. Peggy and Shelly followed in their mother's footsteps and both are registered nurses. The Lawsons have a total of ten grandchild- .. Unemployment and Alcoholism Thomas Lawson by Lee Dalton Thursday, May 27, 1982 - Page Eight Logic dictates that when a person becomes unemployed, any problem with substance abuse would be postponed, if not avoided, due to fewer dollars to spent. And that logic is very likely wrong, according to Douglas Dinsmore, executive director of the Utah Alcoholism Foundation. No one would say that unemployment causes alcoholism or polydrug abuse, Dinsmore stated, but illogical as it sounds, a person who may be a borderline problem user before she or he is out of work, may find that, money notwithstanding, the very fact of unemployment puts the person over the line as a confirmed and documentable abuser. Statistics from the Foundations rehabilitation centers around the state confirm Dinsmores prognosis: in March, admissions to the Utah Alcoholism Foundations eight treatment facilities were up 10 percent from March, 1981. During the same time periods, Utah unemployment registered 5.9 percent in March, 1981, and 6.8 percent in March, 1982. Both figures represent the seasonally adjusted rate. Its not only the extra time on a persons hands or the incredible frustration of a job search in this kind of an said Dinsmore, economy, but add to that the serious pressure and financial stress of such a situation, and you have the ingredients to accelerate an addiction. Once substance abuse has become a true addiction, Dinsmore added, even extremely limited money will probably not affect the amount of alcohol andor drugs the abuser will buy. The extent of the problem may keep food off the family table, cause the rent to remain unpaid, or show itself in other types of distress to the affected family. Until treatment is sought (and accepted), however, the logic of priorities will probably not come into play. The Foundation maintains eight treatment centers in Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo, Price and Cedar City, as well as the Family Alcoholism Counsel- ing Services unit in Salt Lake City, which is geared to aid the families of alcoholpoly-dru- g abusers. For more information call 487-327- GZ237GZ5X NEW TRAILER KITCHEN FOR HOUSTONS TRAILS END CATERING Houstons new all aluminum kitchen trailer is nearing completion. Bailt for them by Waterman Welding, the $18,000 unitwill provide meals for 100 people without any strain, according to Robert Houston. The new trailer will allow them tot&tter meet contract commitments to the Forest Service and others for whom Houston' furnishes field meal service. d use. Houston says It Is even more The new trailer is winterized for In than The trailer will allow Houstons kitchen the cafe. the efficiently designed of to some new to markets that may open fn the service the expand accept catering 1 in area the future. Kanab One of the largest parts of Houston's business comes during the summer forest fire season. Even during the rather light fire year last season, Trails End kitchen crews served about 13,000 meals to firefighters in several states. Ready to go on a moments notice, they can receive a call from the Forest Service at midnight and be on the road by 2 a.m. with enough food on board to feed 1000 people in 2 days. The coming fire season in the Southwest promises to be a heavy one. When the time comes, Houstons will be ready to match their motto: Food service--an- y place, anytime. J year-roun- Jn 1930 two men From Ml&OUItl Pf&VE A FOKPhoKL-FBaW NEW WRK -- r AW6ei.esAuP SACK) uS IN s D tw 1981 IT IS Afmy, epocational. for forward with INCENTIVES, EXPERIENCE v8 NOTHIN6 BUT me u.&. W6H TCCHWOttf&y AND 5I0LLT RAINMiE orwaruuiTiES which keep the ARMY AHEAP of the BEST.' ren. "Ive enjoyed being head cowboy here for 25 years, he says. I enjoyed the kids and the community. Comments from people around the community seem to reflect the fact that Kanab is glad to have had him here and appreciates the service he has given. We'd like to join in wishing him a long and happy retirement. mi jf Vi Bidding Public Works Could Help Cities, Towns Utah cities and towns, now faced with balancing budget, could be materially assisted by putting all their public works out for bid. So says Ted M. Jacobsen, President of the Utah Chapter of the Associated General Contractors. Mr. Jacobsen said contractors are faced with an extremely competitive market, idle high unemployment, equipment and a lack of work. The AGC said the market is as competitive as it has ever been. They cited information on bidding nationwide on federal-aihighway projects. In 1981 low bids by highway contractors averaged 14.3 percent below the engineers estimate. The contractor association says this situation would be even more so in the building construction field. Mr. Jacobsen said in all areas of the state, contractors are hungry for work. He noted that the communities have contractors who are scrounging for jobs. He would added, be They delighted to have the opportunity to negotiate or bid for any type of construction The contractor association said local agencies that have plans could send them to AGC and they will advertise and make them available to the construction industry, without charge. These plans can be mailed to Associated General Contractors, P.O. Box 1046, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110. The telephone for information is - V sty p. -- f, , ft? 363-275- i The chrysanthemum tv h is the national flower of Japan. tr!irr v d yj'. Of. At a token of appreciation for years of service at Kanab High School, the PTSA, represented by Kay Reher, President, presented a Cowboy and Cowgirl ceramic doll to Mr. Thomas Lawson, principal. 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