Show October Gunnison Valley NewsSalina Sun Speaking of Sports A File Tha Thankless Job by Bob Bahlmann Staff writer Being an official can be a thankless job especially when you make a boo boo It's even worse when you make a big boo boo Last Friday the Gunnison found themselves in game that would decide whether they made the playoffs or not Early in the second half the Bulldogs were deep in Juan Diego territory threatening to score and narrow the Juan Diego lead to six when Rhett Anderson was held while running a pass route Everyone though it should have been pass interference and Gunnison would have had a first and goal inside the line Instead the ball was intercepted and the Soaring Eagles marched down the field to go ahead by 20 The official didn't deny that the defender held Rhett but ruled that since quarterback Gaven Ashton had started running forward it was no longer a pass play Shouldn't matter the defense still can't hold and Ashton can throw at any time before he crosses the line of scrimmage Besides that if it wasn't a pass play then there couldn't have been an intercepBulldogs a tough tion To his credit the official did later that he made a misbut the damage had been done and the Bulldogs were out of competition on a bad no call say take I've seen some pretty violent reactions to bad calls over the years Last year at the State Basketball Tournament an upset coach broke a door trying to get to the officials after a call he didn't like Gunnison had a similar call that cost them a victory in the consolation championship and the Bulldogs conducted themselves like gentlemen Last Friday in a similar situation the Bulldogs again showed their character There were some feelings expressed about the no call but I didn't see the out of control ranting and raving that seems to be becoming more and more a part of sports The Bulldogs went back on the field and played hard They played well and even though they will not be in the playoffs they gave Bulldog fans one of the best years ever for Gunnison football It has been a pleasure to watch the young men from their Gunnison represent school and community They have played beyond some people's expectations though we have known all along that this group of players would go beyond what was expected that's just the kind of people they are I hope that Bulldog fans will show their appreciation for the great job these guys have done by showing up in force for the final game of the year as the Bulldogs take on the Templars in Manti this Thursday Under Why the American Flag is Folded Thirteen Times The Second fold is a symour belief in eternal life The Third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the bol by Jim Olsen Veterans departing our ranks came across this Information In the San Juan who gave a portion of their lives Record I found It Interesting for the defense of our country as well as Informative I hope to attain peace throughout the world you enjoy It The Fourth fold represents I’ve known how the 21 gun our weaker nature for as Amerisalute was determined (adding the individual digits of 177(3) can citizens trusting in God it and this is why the flag is is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war foldged 13 times when it is lowered or when it is folded and for His divine guidance The Fifth fold is a tribute handed to the widow at the to our country for in the words burial of a veteran Here it is: The First a symbol of fold of our flag is life ship together today than they were a generation ago leading parents to seek alternate outlets to help pass their faith traditions on to their children While Scouting does not define religious beliefs for its members many religious institutions use Scouting as a method to teach youth about their faiths Churches synagogues and mosques sponsor approxiof Scou ting's mately troops and packs Although the BSA is the Scouting program centers on the belief that youth cannot develop to their fullest potentials without a spiritual element in their lives Scouting's early founders held this belief evidenced by the establishment of duty to God as the first duty of the Scout Oath In addition the BSA's membership requirements and Scout Law are based on the fundamental principles backed by most major religions "Scouting is careful not to define or impose religious beliefs upon its members it proudly wtBcomes members from most major religions and faiths" said Tom Powell Scout executive "This practice of teaming or collaborating with religious organizations helps of Stephen Decatur “Our Country in dealing with other countries may she always be right 7 2001 given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born The Eleventh fold in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in their eyes and the God of Abraham Republic folded Isaac and Jacob The Twelfth fold in the eyes of a Christian citizen represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies in their eyes God the Father the Son and Holy Spirit When the flag is completely the stars are uppermost The Eighth fold is a trib- reminding us of our nation’s ute to the one who entered into motto “In God We Trust" After the flag is completely the valley of the shadow of death that we might see the folded and tucked in it takes light of day and to honor on the appearance of a cocked mother for whom it flies on hat ever reminding us of the Mother’s Day soldiers who served under GenThe Ninth fold is a tribute eral George Washington and for has been Sailors and Marines who served to womanhood through their faith their love under Captain John Paul Jones loyalty and devotion that the who were followed by their comcharacter of the men and rades and shipmates in the women who have made this Armed Forces of the United country great has been molded States preserving for us the The Tenth fold is a tribute rights and privileges we enjoy to the father for he too has today Rural Ramblings Dieting Dilemmas Bahlmann by Staff writer Bob When you hear the word "diet" you automatically think trying to lose weight Most of my life I had the enviable problem of not being able to gain weight of Boy Scouts of America Promotes Duty to God For more than 91 years the Boy Scouts of America has focused on important issues facing American youth American families are less likely to wor- of 1 but it is still Our country right or wrong The Sixth fold is for where our hearts lie It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with erty and justice for all The Seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our Country and our flag against all her enemies whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our walks of faith Scout Sabbath and Scout Sunday are celebrated in churches mosques and synagogues across the nation to highlight the attributes of the teach Scouts tolerance for oth- Scouting pro- ers that hold beliefs different gram one weekend each Februfrom their own" Since its inception most reary Promoting faith remains a ligious organizations have cornerstone of the Scouting prothe Boy Scouts of supported gram At an early age Scouts America and its character are encouraged to begin a spiribuilding program for boys A tual journey through the praclist of churches and religious tice of their faith traditions In groups along with the year they fact the first Scout Handbook began supporting BSA is found produced in 1911 declares "No below: boy can grow into the best kind Catholic 1913 Jewish 1916 of citizen without recognizing The Church of Jesus Christ of an obligation to God" Nothing LafteT-da1913 Saints has changed from that basic Lutheran 1918 Methodist statement over the 91 year his- 1919 1918 BapPresbyterian tory of the Scouting movement tist 1918 Buddhist 1920 The religious emblems proWith more than 45 million gram created by Scouting to enand adult members the youth courage the youth of various Boy Scouts of America is one of to stronreligious groups grow the nation's largest youth deger in their faith challenges velopment organizations Since Scouts to delve deeper into their in 1910 more than its own faith's teachings and prac- 110founding million alumni and memtices After fulfilling set lessons bers have benefitted from their and service projects the Scout in Scouting For is eligible to receive his faith's participation more information about the religious emblem award Utah National Parks Council which is worn on the official and its programs dealing with Scout uniform Each year the faith traditions call BSA awards more than 75000 or visit us on the Internet to emblems Scouts religious at http:wwwunpcbsaorg from all In high school my coach put me on a seafood diet "If you see food eat it!" he ordered Despite my best efforts to follow his counsel I couldn't gain I weight guess that with workouts and three day a week weight lifting sessions I was just burning off calories faster than I could consume them How I long for the good old days The years of thoughtless gluttony have caught up with my slowing metabolism The abs that I worked so hard to develop have turned into a keg All the leftovers on the kid's plates that I couldn't stand to throw away have gone to waist anyway I've hired an expert on the subject of dieting and have learned some things that I hope will help me regain the slenderness of youth First of all I learned that if you drink a glass of calorie free water with a donut they cancel each other out It's as if you didn't eat the pastry at all I was also told that if you break a cookie before you eat it all the calories leak out Many experts disagree with the advice I've been given They say we should avoid fast foods and preserva- tives Their advice is to eat the way our ancestors did lots of fresh fruits and vegetables What a bunch of bunk Everybody knows that the average life span of today's Americans is decades longer than it was in pioneer days when everything they ate was 100 percent natural What has changed to make the difference? My dietician says it's obvious "We're eating more processed sugar more deep fried foods and more preservatives than ever before" he said "Therein lies the secret to prolonged life and youthful vigor" You can't argue with the facts! My dietician has a proven record I talked to one of his other clients before signing up for his program "He's been great" the client said "I've lost 90 pounds in six weeks" "That's amazing" I said "What's your diet plan?" "He told me to eat everything I want on even numbered days then skip on odd numbered days" "And you've lost 30 pounds a week on that diet? I asked incredulously "Yep" he answered proudly "The only problem is that I've worn out eight pairs of shoes doing all that skipping" I guess there are trade offs in everything we do That program sounded a lot like work I less opted for a different strenuous plan "Jumbo shrimp is an oxymoron" my dietitian said "Since there's no such thing as jumbo shrimp they can't have any calories" I've started the "Oxymoron Diet Everybody knows that buffalos don't have wings and chickens don't have fingers There's no ham in hamburgers and no dog in hot dogs You get the picture All I have to do is fill up on foods that really don't exist and all those calo-- ‘ ries that don't exist either will melt away my unwanted pounds My dietitian guarantees I'll be healthier live longer and regain my youthful figure My wife is skeptical she calls She says I it the Moron Diet don't understand "You'll regain your youthful figure all right" she said "And add that figure to the weight you've got now" Weight and see October is ‘Breast Month 'JOancet-Awarenes- aaem A ad! fern a aasm A Mortgage Rates are LOWER am than ever NOW is the time to ad! 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