Show T "i Page A Salina 2 SunGunnison Valiev News February 15 Brad rebuttal on Jr Jazz Dear Editor I am writing this letter in total disgust to the CONCERNED I am PARENTS glad that you brought to everyone’s attention the certain situation that is going on in the Jr Jazz Basketball program This has made for an golden opportunity for those of us who instead of shooting off our mouth before we look at the overall picture get involved and that tick everyone off by making statements that ruin a program than make it better I for one feel that if you have the courage to whine to the community you should have the courage to sign your name I know who you are I had the misfortune of sitting near you and your clan in that game I for one was sickened by your attitude First off the age group that you have the concern with are 9 years old These kids are not to be taught as if This is not they are NBA and an age group that competition winning are the only reason they play This age group play ball based on a one on one concept No score is supposed to be kept all fouls are not to be called all traveling is not to be called and so on This is an age group that is supposed to be taught sportsmanship and the fundamentals of the game Not for the parents to sit on the bench and make a fool out of themselves by yelling at the referee and by yelling and cutting down the This type of behavior is diskids gusting to say the least Due to you your mouth and attitude we lost yet another referee I hope to see your name on the list of umpires in the baseball program and to see it on the list for Jr Jazz next year If you do not like the referee or the job they do then put on the shirt and blow the whistle You state that there were fathers who volunteers to coach but would not be allowed to do so Did you ever stop to think that there might be complaints as to that person and the attitude that they have? There are parents who have requested that a certain coach not have anything to do with their child This is not an isolated problem trust me If you have problem with how your help rather Johnson child’s team is being coached then I suggest that you get off the couch and spend some time at home with him Then ask the or her and the coach coach if you can be of help rather than demean this individual to the point that they say to $ with it It is not worth putting up with this Therefore we lose yet another good person who wanted to help but needed a little Steve Olsen Chairman Gunnison Coach Parent Legislative News (' i Week four of the Utah State Legist lative session has come to a close And as expected things are starting to heat up Utahns’” Johnson was also Representative asked to speak to the WSLC (Women State Legislative Committee of Utah Inc) on Thursday February 9th Representative Johnson addressed the sue of current and future water rights within the state of Utah He started “water is our most precious resource Ensuring the ability to govern this resource according to the interests of the Recreation EGHitoir state is thought well presented Sincerely Brad Johnson Jay D Kunze(intem for his side” “You don’t understand” An “I” message tells you how you feel “I get angry when you don’t call” “I don’t feel right about letting you go to the movie until your chores are finished” “I’m upset I’ll talk tp you when I calm down” It’s harder to argue with an “I” message (although we find that with teen- The message ceases to be “You’re bad” It becomes “I’m angry” The emotion is still there perhaps but we’ve found our children less defensive with “I” messages Family arguments are inevitable but they don’t have to crush a child’s Parents should also be able to express their hurt frustration and anger to their children We can all leam better ways of getting across our message All in favor say “I” IMtlk Rep Brad receive the this week-Watc- Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Service 6:00 pm - Visitors always welcome - h 165 South 400 East Salina Call "Faith Notes" for a brief 0 Bible message for it next week First Baptist Church 75 West 300 North Centerfieid Utah Come worship with us: Sunday School Worship Tuesday Bible Study 10:00am' 11:00 am 7:00 pm IPlIpPl '‘call ' 3 f X x ' ISoiiWilillfl Convention ' Company’s primary markets refined product and margins near historical lows Coastal announced previously that it was configuring its businesses to be profitable even during periods of low margins “The Natural Gas and Coal groups again provided the dependable earnings base which lets us concentrate on identifying and addressing opportunities throughout businesses” said Oscar S Wyatt Jr chairman and chief execuCoastal’s tive officer “Refining and Marketing increased its annual operating results by 56 per- cent Exploration and Production added new reserves equal to more than twice its production and reduced overall costs even though reported 1994 Coastal’s interstate natural gas pipeincreased to 1980 line subsidiaries billion cubic feet up nearly 4 percent from 1908 billion cubic feet in 1993 At the same time Coastal’s unregulated natural gas marketing units sold 989 million cubic feet of gas up more than 38 percent from the 715 million cubic feet of gas sold in 993 th The Coal segment turned in its straight year of increased operating results by posting operating profit of $982 million compared with $95 million for the full year in 1993 operating profit for 1994 was $232 million compared with $247 million for the same period in 1993 Coal sales from the mines were 163 million tons compared with 161 million tons for the earlier year The Refining and Marketing segearnings were down due to weak prices” he said “Meanwhile during ment by increasing throughout at its 1994 our Power Production group set core refineries reducing costs in motion several international modifications and making which will make significant earnings contributions in the years ahead we began “Clearly the restructuring 8 months ago is working We set a goal of doubling earnings in 994 and we met it This year we intend to grow at least 15 percent” projects aimed at enhancing yields posted as operating profit of $1531 million for the year up from $980 million in 1993 In the fourth quarter operating profit was $654 million despite near record-lo- refining margins during the period compared with $708 million for the same quarter a year ear- - Gunnison Valley News rochemical yields including the startup of the plant at its recently acquired petrochemical facility in paraxylene Montreal East Quebec and Production The Exploration segment posted a $418 million operating profit for the year compared with $499 million in 1993 operating profit was $216 million up from $183 million for the comparable period in 1993 Lower prices for natural gas and crude oil and a modest decline in crude oil production volumes offset the benefits of creased natural gas production volumes during the year However the Company said that the exploration and development program of its subsidiaries added reserves equal to more than 200 percent of production Average production of natural gas for the year increased to 2178 million cubic feet per day compared with 2068 million cubic feet per day in 1993 Net production of crude oil and condensate for the year averaged 11131 barrels per day compared with 11910 barrels per day a year ago Coastal also said it remained on target to reduce its debt to 60 percent of total capitalization by the end of 1995 paying down $200 million of debt in 1994 The Coastal Corporation is a end (NYSE:CGP) Coastal has ergy holding company consolidated assets of more than $10 billion and subsidiary operations in natural gas marketing transmission and storage petroleum refining and marketing oil and gas exploration and coal chemicals production trucking and independent power production Salina Sun - Box 89 Gunnison Utah 84634 USPS 0 The Gunnison Valley News is published each Wednesday for $1800year in Sanpete County $20year in Utah and $24year outside of Utah Publisher - Jim & Lori Olsen Classified Ads or For subscription call 1 - 801 Billing problems Postmaster - Send address changes to the Gunnison Valley News PO Box 189 Gunnison Utah 84634 Volunteers lauded Elaine Blackburn Richfield Care Center Admin gained far more than I have given” Ethel Dastrup stated “I truly appreIt seems very appropriate this' ciate the good feeling get inside month to talk about love and service which comes from service Gaining and to recognize and say new friends too it a joy to me” to others Other volunteers include Marge thank you to all the wonderful people in Ainsworth who said “I am one of the who give so much of themselves ladies who helped organize the Auxservice to others The following was compiled by iliary at the Care Center about ten Iv have been an active Bobbette Shepard president of the years ago volunteer organization at Richfield member since then and can truthfully Care Center say I enjoy working and helping out is good there each week I love those dear Volunteering for the Heart people they are very special to me and Webster de- have influenced my live in many ways What is a volunteer? fines it as “One who enters into or of- and have made my life more worthfers himself for a service of his own while” “I get a real satisfying feeling from free will” A volunteer is also someone who being at RCC and helping those speknows that sharing from the heart cial people” Irene Gray said Louise Miller said “I enjoy going enlarges that heart’s capacity to feel to volunteer at RCC It’s just fun for love joy and real deep satisfaction Some of the fine people who give me I know that the residents love the of their time and talents at the Care music and it makes a difference in by center know how good volunteering is for the hear Following are some thoughts they have to share on the subject We did not Salina’s Producers auction report share Coastal’s resuits came despite weather during the fourth quarter across many of the Operating profit for the year 1994 increased to $7334 million compared with $6354 million for the previous year For the fourth quarter operating profit was $2221 million compared with $2148 million in the same quarter a year earlier operating profit for the natural gas segment Coastal’s 3 largest profit contributor was $43 million compared with $4052 million in 1993 operating profit was $ 0 million up from $1056 million during the same quarter in 1993 Throughout volume for - Box 85 Salina Utah 84654 USPS The Salina Sun is published each Wednesday for $2000year in Sevier County $20year in Utah and $24year outside of Utah Publisher - Jim & Lori Olsen Classified Ads or For subscription Billing problems call 1 - 801 Postmaster Send address changes to the Salina Sun PO Box 85 Salina Utah 84534 Johnson) Lily Eskelsen agers nothing’s impossible) or $205 per share compared with $ 58 million or $ 00 per share the year before Coastal also reported a strong fourth quarter with earnings of $818 million or 74 cents per share exceeding the Company’s solid 993 fourth quarter of $759 million or 68 cents per of vital importance” Johnson would also Representative like to thank those who attended the Lincoln Day Dinner held in Greenriver last Saturday February 4 He was very pleased to attend and the ideas and program were publish signed Letters to the Editor weekly If you have an issue you feel strongly 1 1 Gunabout call us at Salina for nison or space constraints We will - Vital Links by I? 26 1995 Coastal Corporation said today it doubled earnings in 1994 reporting net earnings of $2326 million The that Of special interest this week was guidance If you are worried about your hard the Rural Caucus meeting held on earned money being wasted I suggest February 8 1995 at the State CapiBrad Johnson was you help out only doing so with an tal Representative open mind and teach rather than cut selected as chairperson for this comdown the kids mittee Seventeen members of the were in attenYou feel that the Jr Jazz program House Representatives needs to be turned over to recreation dance along with five members of the committee and be taken out of the state senate There were also many I for one local officals in attendance hands of a single individual including have tried to get all recreation proCounty Commissioners and city coungrams under one roof One major set- cil members back is that we can not find enough Representative Johnson stated “The GOOD PARENTS to help out All we purpose of this caucus is to generate can find are those who whine about support and enprovide feedback the program and run away when they courage cooperation on the promotion are asked to help I for one feel that of legislation beneficial to rural Utah Steven Childs has done an excellent Many in attendance came with spejob with the Jr Jazz program You cific issues and ideas that they wished need to look inside and see the amount to promote Some of these issues were of work there is in these programs It state and federal water policies wildoes not consist of one night of col- derness and wildlife issues bonding fees and holding policies and issues pertaining to natulecting registration ball games on Saturday mornings ral resources I believe that we’ve This is a seven day a week job 365 made definite progress on how we as days per year with little or no thanks rural legislators can address these from the parents Mostly what we hear issues and by working as a legislais whining tive unit protect the needs of rural Home and school aria My but isn’t it fun arguing with your children? Sometimes I can’t decide which would be more entertaining: Getting into a shouting match with my 9th grader or poking a stick in my eye My husband is a constant reader of parenting books bless his heart He is so sure that one day he will find the ultimate answer to solving family disputes Right I want to give him credit however for finding one subtle yet powerful weapon in our parenting arsenal The “I” message So often we parents start out with a “You” message “You are so irresponsible” “You did it again” “You are just going to have to shape up” A “You” message is a guaranteed That’s because your kids have plenty of “You” messages of their own “You don’t care” “You always take Costal Doubles full year Earnings for - 9Q ii Her At the core refineries in Aruba Eagle Point NJ and Corpus Christi Texas average throughout rose more than 20000 barrels per day despite major planned maintenance performed at all three facilities during the year Sales of refined products totaled 298 million barrels in 1994 compared to 294 million barrels a year earlier The segment also benefited from a management decision to enhance pet- LaJune Barney said ‘To me it’s a privilege to be a volunteer at the Care Center I love the people there and I love the people who work there I’ve gained many friends by being a volunteer and would recommend it to anyone” their lives” Marcia Nielson stated “I just know I need to be of service to people and who better than the people at the Care Center” “It just makes you feel good inside you go up there and see those people smile” Naomi Taylor said “I look forward to going and spending time often” Think about it If you feel down the best proven sad or heartbroken remedy is to reach out and help someone else Your service would be most welcome at the Care Center Marci Holman Diana hansen and Alta Stoker are our “Sunshine Heart Contact them and find when “My time at RCC as a volunteer has greatly enriched my life” Marguerite Blake said It has taught me a form of humility and love I couldn’t have learned any other place I know the It value of a smile a touch a hug has brought a new meaning to the Specialists” words ‘I care’ and ‘I love you’ I trea- - out for yourself that volunteering sure my experiences at RCC and have is good for the heart Paul 1 Says is what makes you wonder what you’ve forgotten to do Memory hlrkh Employer to staff: Don’t think of me as your boss Think of me as your friend who is never wrong No two people are glad of Our friend says he is always doing the right thing too late or the wrong thing to soon We always do the right thing for our customers at Gunnison Valley Bank truly Two big game managment meetings 'day Feb 22 at 7 pm The council is made up of represen- will be held with the public and the Utha Central Regional Wildlife Advisory tative from a cross section of wild-society including consumptive Council in February environmental The purpose of the meetings is to life users (hunters) allow the public more input into big groups agriculture business county federal land manage-i- n game management They will be held commissions Salt Lake City (Feb 21) and Nephi ment agencies and the general pubic’ (Feb22) this from Information gathered The meetings will be held at the of Natural Resources au- - cess will be presented in March to the Game ditorium at 636 West North Temple state’s regulatory body the Big Anyone interested in wildlife in Salt Lake City beginning at 7 pm Board attend and on Tuesday Feb 21 and at the Juab issues is encouraged to participate County Commissioners Chambers 60 North Main in Nephi 6n Wednes- 1 0 An An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered is and both of them Trade secrets: what gossips do Big game input sought this month inconvenience are alike it FDIC Your Home Owned Independent Bank EQUAL HOUSING LBSCER only an adventure wrongly considered —GK Chesterton t POOR |