Show Thurs Jan USPS - Millard County 2 page ffinmmcnts 7 1988 - U ji u i' NO I don’t want to shop on Saturdays! Saturdays are my days to slop around the house in my fuzzy slippers water my plants do my wash watch “This Old House” (about the only thing on TV worth watching these days) and get reaquainted with the dogs so they don’t bark at me every time I come home And speaking of computers I finally just closed my eyes pointed and said “I’ll take that one” I have resisted as long as I could I hate all that “DOS” and “User friendly” and “bites” and “rams” kind of talk And now that I have a computer I still don’t like it I was going to buy a typewriter so I could do typing and such at home Then I thought that was a silly idea because a which I probably good typewriter couldn’t figure out how to work anyway would cost about the same as a little computer but computers could do other things So why not just take Next the plunge and get a computer problem there are only a zillion computers on the market and everyone has finalI is an opinion on which the best ly decided to just get a fairly cheap one and get “user friendly” (yuck) Then when I get really smart go for the gusto At the rate I am getting smart computers will be obsolete I got the little jewel home and got all the parts out of the boxes just fine I even got everything hooked up correctly (how tough can it be? each plug is different) But then didn’t dare turn it on I waited a week until I could get someone to come over and push the button for me The Craig explained that there was little possibility that I could mess up the programs on the hard disk so to play around and get So comfortable with the contraption I have typed a I have been real brave couple of letters and even gotten them to print out I hate to think that my age is showing and I am resisting change but that is another subject Fortunately my little home computer does have many similarities to the typesetting equipment at the Chronicle which is helping considerably has But then a new problem developed (you know how one thing breeds another) I don’t have any decent furniture on which to properly set all the gadgets on and browsing around town hasn’t helped so I guess I will just have to go to the Vo Tec and take the cabinet making class and whip one up That should start the new year off right I feel comfortable with saws and hammers It might even bolster my self confidence so I try harder to master the In the back of my mind computer though I keep remembering the old Bill Cosby album I have where he talks about shop class and everything he tried to make turned out to be an ashtray Here it is 1988 already and I wasn’t quite ready for another year I had just gotten used to writing 1987 on my checks But it is here and I have to make all the necessary adjustments I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions I tried a few times but I found that I make absolutely overwhelming ones which are impossible to keep Then I launch into the new year feeling line a failure and depression sets in - no way to start a new year The closest ever come to making New Year’s Resolutions is I vow to be more faithful with writing my column And as I only wrote about one last year I am sure I can do better this year There are certainly endless subjects which provide boundless material but most are heavy and depressing I realcan find any ly prefer humor when but I also think it is impoortant to be aware of the world around us and participate with opinions debates and action discouraging as it may be at times I am now scanning my brain for humorous events in the past week I find no humor in frozen pipes at the Chronicle or that I can’t feed my fires fast enough (or often enough) to take the chill off the house (my new Christmas Thermometer says 58° most of the time and sometines 42°) or slick roads or the possibility of hazardous waste incinerator in the neighborhood There was a little humor when I about set the kitchen on fire (not at the time but later) I was attempting to have since confined my culinary cook activities to cold cereal the microwave or visiting family at meal time I have said for a long time I was a hazard in the kitchen and I really proved the point When I was attending the National Newspaper Convention in Portland Oregon last fall one of the speakers predicted that homes in the not too distant future will be built without kit chens as we are rapidly becoming and “eat out” and “take out” society He also said that stores that are open 9 to 5 cater to the unemployed Think about it have complained for years being a working person that I have a terrible time shopping for anything as by the time I get out of the office everything is closed And this year I ' heard a lot of other people complain about how difficult it was to shop because everything was closed by the time they got off work I was glad to know that wasn’t the only one maybe things will change I should look at the bright side I am an impulse shopper so most of the time if I can’t buy it while I think about it I don’t go back But if I had a quarter for evey time made a mad dash after work to buy something only to about break my nose on a locked door I’d be in Cabo San Lucas right now deep sea fishing stead of freezing and muttering while I shovel snow Community Calendar Beginning June 15 Motor Vehicle Schedule: Fillmore Mon & Thurs 9 a m noon & pm Delta Wed 9 a m noon & pm Renewals any working day at Millard County Offices Jan 6 Prenatal classes begin at Fillmore Medical Center pm Call Jan 7 Deseret District Cub Scout Roundtable 7:30 pm Delta Utah Stake Center cultural hall Pre Natal classes begin at Delta Community Medical Center 7:30 pm PresiOpen House commemorating dent Fillmore’s Fillmore birthday Library Jan 7 - 28 Folk Art Exhibit Fillmore Library Millard County The Chronicle Progress mrr LacaM - Suun Editor Dution Editorial Carder Dawn Reporter at Large 14 Field Service Officer for Veterans of Foreign Wars at Delta Job Service pm Jan 15 Fillmore Middle School Reflections class deadline Doreen Nielson and Rob Kelsey wedOak City Ward ding reception pm 16 pm Jan Advertising Sale 8 Legal Billing Riley Wood Sale Rita Robmton Juke Ward Geertz Deogn Evelyn Male! Fillmore Office Manager Account Receivable Deb Greathoufe Circulation Juke Jan John and Katie Peterson celebrating 90th and 89th birthdays M E Bird Center 3:30-- pm Jan 20 Food Handlers class Fillmore Public Health office 2:30 pm ($5) Soil Tester Recertification Review Fillmore Public Healt office 3:30 pm Jan 25 Immunization Clinic Delta Public Health Office am & Tkart MU Wat 0WI PatltaMai a MW Data Wat Publisher 12 Adult Reading Classes begin 5:30 pm Fillmore Library Food Handlers Class Delta Public Health office 2:30 pm (S5 fee) Delta Area Chamber of Commerce 1988 Membership Kickoff meeting noon Rick’s Restaurant CLt Gov Val Oveson speaker West Millard Rec women’s 6 volleyball organization meeting pm rec office Jan 12 - March 26 EMT Course in Delta pm Vocational Tuesdays Saturdays Center Jan USPS PiiMMu Jan Goertz ClrculationComp Krebt Gradation Production Circulation Robmton Production Ward 26 Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Delta Soil Tester Recertification Review Delta Public Health Office 2 pm Feb 2 Blood Pressure Clinic Delta Public Health Office am & pm Rita Rita Commercial Printing Dutton SMI In Advance Subscription County - Sll 00 per year In County $1000 per 6 month Out of County $2000 per year Out of County - $1100 per 6 month Smgie Copy SO cent In POSTMASTER: PO ted Send Addrew Box 249 Aiikwr( Qm pMUft OUM fiftAN Delta taw Drfw KO400 f mrnrnr t i Utah change 84624 Lob of COOL DUY5 to m tequwt (Mu m in WlftON x no noon nooooovoooooooooooooooi the classifieds Freedom is always a challenge From their first American history class in grade school students hear about the writing of the Constitution by the Founding Fathers There are test questions on Washington and Madison and often students are asked to list basic rights protected by the Constitution Too many students and their parents however view the subject as rather dry and boring something belonging to the musty past In truth the struggle to protect and preserve our basic American liberties is a one The challenge to our rights and freedoms is often subtle It is not a frontal attack as commonly as it is a nibbling away at the edges Seemingly court cases can assume unimportant mammoth proportions by opening the way for a host of new attempts to erode basic rights or “reinterpret” Nowhere is this tendency more evident than in the First Amendment Justice Hugo Black one said that nothing he had discovered in the debate over the Bill or Rights “indicates that there was any belief that the First Amendment contained any qualifications” Certainly the language in the Constitution is remarkably straightforward: “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the peoto assemble” peaceably ple Yet nearly every session of the Supreme Court features one or two First Amendment cases dealing with disputes over these fundamental rights Sometimes these cases concern situations that are themselves controversial But for example the right of an unpopular group to assemble cannot be denied without jeopardizing the rights of all On other occasions the cases involve specifics that appear so minor that the decision seems unlikely to have a the result For example lasting Supreme Court ruled that casino advertising in Puerto Rico can be restricted if the ads are by the government directed at Puerto Rican residents rather than tourists Although most legal scholars disagree this 5 to 4 decision is being cited by some as evidence that Congress has the power to outlaw certain advertising categories even for legal products such as tobacco It is a current reminder that the principle must never be lost even when the individual circumstance seems unimportant As a former chief justice of the Supreme Court once wrote: “Every generation of Americans must preserve its own freedoms” This one of a series of columns celebrating the 200th anniversary of the L' S Constitution Life is sixes by Dennis Hinkamp Consumer Information Writer Utah State University Decision making is seldom easy It’s usually six of one half a dozen of another Life is full of “sixes” BETTER LEFT 1) SIX THINGS MYSTERIOUS high colonics 2 sausage making 3 what lobsters eat 4 the number of germs on a dog’s tongue 5 the total cost of a 30 year mortgage 6 the true size of the national debt BETTER LEFT 2) SIX THINGS UNSAID you know what I really think? 2 well if you ask my opinion 3 when I was your age 4 if I were you I’d 5 just for the sake of argument 6 it’s none of my business but 3) SIX SL RE FIRE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT fall in love 2 break up 3 eat only foods with names that rhythm with orange 4 read a Stephen King book while eating 5 remember what your little brother used to do with mashed potatoes 6 eat while jumping on a trampoline 4) SIX SURE FIRE W AYS TO GAIN WEIGHT fall in love 2 break up 3 eat only when you’re hungry 4 take a cake decorating class 5 visit your mother often 6 buy a diet book 5) SIX MODERN DAY ACTS OF EXTREME FAITH putting your last quarter in a vending machine 2 letting yourself be put on hold 3 buying frozen food based on the package photographs 4 voting a straight party ticket 5 buying a home for the equity 6 choosing a movie based on the review 6) SIX THINGS THAT NOBODY THROWS AWAY twist ties 2 Volkwagens 3 bleach bottles 4 Christmas bows 5 National Geographic magazines 6 frozen pie tins 7) SIX AD WORDS WITH VIRTUALLY NO MEANING natural 2 free 3 sale 4 improved 5 diet 6 special Museum News “The First and the Last” UT 50 W by Matt Sheridan Park Manager Territorial Statehouse At this time of yar 132 years ago the Fifth annual session of the Territorial Legislature met for the first time at the partially completed Territorial Statehouse in Fillmore had come to Brigham Young Fillmore in May 1855 and informed the citizens of the city to be ready to accomodate the Territorial Legislature in December He made certain that the citizens of Fillmore understood that he expected comfortable accomodations to be awaiting the coming legislators There is some evidence of growth in Fillmore in September of that year as one resident reported that he had made 35000 bricks and intended to manufacture 100000 more during the fall who was foreman George Woodward of the stonemasons who worked on the Statehouse reported that “some of the officers of government and other men of capital have lately taken city lots here and being the capital of the Territory it will improve more rapidly than henceforth and surpass many of the older settlements” It was in this setting of previous optimism that Governor Young and most of the members of the Legislative Assembly arrived at Fillmore at 1:00 pm December 7 1855 The Deseret News reported that all were well and in good spirits The legislature was not to meet until December 10 therefore this gave the Governor and legislators an opportunity to get settled into the homes of the citizens of Fillmore The must have been as accomodations because Governor Young expected George A Smith stated that “the the citizens of Fillmore afforded members comfortable quarters” He was also impressed with the Statehouse and described the Legislative Hall as “very spacious and well furnished and beautifully lighted” When the Fifth annual session of the Utah Territorial Legislature adjourned on January 18 1856 it marked the end of the only full session to convene in the Territorial 84631 Statehouse in Fillmore and ultimateWhy was this the first session? Various reasons ly the last full caused this to be so First no more federal funds were to be appropriated for the completion of the Statehouse Second in 1851 it was predicted that Fillmore would be near the center of but it was apparent in population 1858 and even earlier that Salt Lake City was the natural center of population Third and last Brigham Young seemed to realize the inconvenience of having the capital of the Territory so far removed from church headquarters in Salt Lake City The seat of government was officialon December ly removed from Fillmore 1858 In spite of its 18 tenure as a Territorial Capitol the local citizens endowed the Statehouse with a certain halo which permitted one of them to write: "Standing magnificently the lone south wing rose silently a mighty landmark that to the sky reflects the works of a mighty people” Museum hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday Sports Is your style cramped? I recently received a question from Lake Providence Louisiana which read “I have problems with cramps in my feet and legs What is the best way to get a cramp out of your leg?” Muscular cramps in the athlete can be taused by a number of problems and is one of the most commonly seen problems associated with sports activities First of all it is important to identify what a cramp is A muscle cramp is an involuntary contraction of a muscle A number of problems are thought to result in muscular cramps: electrolyte imbalances (loss of salt such as potassium or sodium) nerve compressions (a pinched nerve) dehydration (loss of water) and poor conditioning Spasms are also commonly experienced in pregnant women To better answer the question I asked Mr Bill Teffendorf the trainer of the Cleveland Browns football team how his staff deals with muscle cramps Mr Teffendorf sees a number of athletes every year not only those of the professional caliber but those of the amateur and high school ranks First of all the Cleveland Browns stress the prevention of muscular cramps with proper conditioning and proper hydra- I - i tion Their conditioning program is essentially the same as any true conditioning program as it stresses a good stretching period and promotes good flexibility Once a player develops a cramp on or off the field Mr Teffendorf and his staff attempt to identify the cause The Browns have found that cramps in athletes are primarily due to poor The older philosophy that hydration salt tablets were necessary to prevent been discramps has counted authorities by numerous Other simple causes may be identified such as a tight brace elastic wrap or taping of the knee or ankle for additional support Athletes will commonly tape the top of the socks which may prevent proper circulation and result in cramps In the amateur athlete perhaps the most common cause of cramps is poor conditioning and a lack of stretching and flexibility Every athlete should clude a proper and Once a period to prevent cramping cramp has occurred it is relieved most promptly by a gentle but constant stretching of the muscle This is best handled by a trainer or a second person as the athlete is often incapacitated with the pain of the spasm As the muscle is stretched the body’s own protective mechanisms stop the muscular contraction and the muscle will relax Icing of the muscle may decrease the risk of further cramping if the ice is applied immediately after the cramp has resolved During humid weather the Cleveland Browns’ trainers recommend frequent This is often supfluids (hydration) plemented with a high carbohydrate Teffendorf diet Mr reports that is less of a problem when ushydration with the cared in combination bohydrate loading He believes that proper hydration is the most significant key to the prevention of cramps In the older athlete medications may be used in addition to a general stretprogram ching and conditioning Medications such as Quinine and Niacin are commonly used by physicians to relieve cramps in this age group Muscular cramps which fail to respond to proper stretching conditionshould be and hydration ing vestigated by your family physician Should you have a question for SPORTS MEDLINE please write to Dr Stephen L Henry 1361 Tyler Park Drive Louisville Kentucky 40204 My forty year love affair by Sarah Inez Moody This story is written in two parts Part I is entitled "AWAKENING!” The gray sky is turning to azure blue shot with tinges of pink Delta is slumbering She begins her awakening silently and softly Much as A Gulliver before rendered impotent by Lilliputians All of yesterday’s sounds were absorbed during the night by sidewalks Streets Buildings Trees Children and pets are not astir Men and women carefully open eyes Yawn Slip noisely out of bed Some linger for a good morning kiss Or make love Toilets flush Night clothes are stuffed off for day clothes Day clothes are snatched off for yeat another outfit All is quiet The sky turns brighter by degrees Or by only little parts of degrees The only sound is the whirr of tires on asphalt Cruising policeman No horns mar the peace Squealing tires are for later in the day Lights flick on in restaurants A dog barks Other dogs answer halfheartedly Not ready to begin thier day Birds twitter and softly chirp Fluff feathers Cats rise stretch yan and lie back down for more “Z’s” Coffee makers are turned on Somewhere an alarm clock sounds Bacon begins to sizzle Oatmeal begins its plop plop plop Boxes of cereal milk and bowls appear on tables Bath water runs Elsewhere showerheads are adjusted Teeth are brushed Balding men carefully comb hair over shining pates A car is heard Then a second car A third A fourth Too many to count Nonetheless it’s still quiet as horns await their turn in the full light of day Voices remain subdued No one is angry Happiness and unhappiness are held in abeyance Uneasy truces of last night arc still honored More lights are on Breasts are bared to feed babies Older youngsters look on greedily while their little faces reflect Pots and pans rattle in jealousy restaurant kitchens Volume of noise increases “Boys’ Night Out” ended at midnight Where has he been? Children emerge from homes Pet dogs receive special hugs and pats with their food Birds begin to hop about Then fly Cats distainly sniff their food and go stalking Noises vie for attention Breakfast is over Stomachs will be busy for a few hours Dishes are stack- - ed Washers are turned on More people about Bicycles are seen Voices become more strident Swimmers head for special classes Yesterday’s grudges burst into conflagrations Oafish mumblings are heard Emasculation of initiatives beings More cars are heard Doors slam Air conditioners are turned on Morning quiet is shattered by the sound of car horns Squealing tires Businesses begin to throw open doors Restaurants welcome their first patrons Crisp steps are heard Shuffling feet Newsboys make their rounds Headlines are scanned Television sets are turned on Radios blare and add to the increasing noises Funnies with appreciated chuckles Outright laughter Prayers are said The sky has lost its gray hues All is azure nor with a sprinkling of marshmallow clouds The sun is climbing A new day that will attempt to reduce every exceptional to the person greyness of the pack is here Gulliver stretches one last time Yawns Smiles And prepares to cope with the Lilliputians Rises Roars Delta is awake Duck stamp money buys more ducks by Garth Carter Information Manager Cedar City Utah For years waterfowl hunters have been buying slate and federal duck stamps in addition to the standard hunting licenses The state and federal waterfowl stamps generate the necessary funds needed to improve the nation’s waterfowl habitat Since the federal duck stamp originated in 1934 waterfowl hunters have contributed more than S3 12 million to the Federal Wetland Acquisition Program Clear Lake W’aterfowl Management Area near Delta Utah has been improved with money from the Utah State Duck Stamp The habitat restoration and development projects at Clear Lake this year cost $80000 all of which came from the hunters who purchased the required Utah duck stamp The key to managing waterfowl habitat is the ability to control water levels High water levels limit nesting and feeding Dabbler type ducks feed in areas where water levels average inches Recent construction at Clear Lake has resulted in more dikes and dikes that are wider higher and strong enough to handle the new “bell gates” which allow easier water control the annual operations Although budget at Clear Lake is no more than $150 per acre the lake’s waterfowl production is excellent On the west marsh unit waterfowl production is the to 13 highest per acre in Utah-nests per is three to five times the rate considered to be good Waterfowl hunters may use bicycles for better access to Clear Lake’s units since motor vehicle travel on the dikes is limited Presently there are approx imately one thousand geese using Clear Lake and duck numbers are increasing as winter progresses In addition Vic Layton Superintendent at Clear Lake has volunteered to provide callers with the latest waterfowl forecast for Clear Lake The telephone number for the forecast is (801) Precp 25 average December 139 inches is 134 Snowfall for average is was 30 inches |