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Show .njT.rn.niM The Safina Sun Thursday, March 31, 1983 Sunspots Chalk Up Another Splendidly The Salma Sun 0 SECD Salina, Utah 84054 Telephone The Salina Sun SECD 47804000 is published each Thursday for $8.00 per,year in Utah and $10.00 per year out of Utah, by the Salina Sun, 73 East Main Street, Salina, Utah 84654. Second class postage paid at Salina, Utah 84654. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Salina Sun, P.O. Box c, Salina, Utah 84654. Single Copy: 25c Mark G. Fuellenbach, Publisher John C. Speer, Editor 4780-800- 73 East Main Street Editoral 529-783- 9 Produced Miss Salina Sun Editor It was finish. Experts Opinions Pointless In NSHS Stage Floor Decision well-time- Pageant most of them showed off what was truly their best talent, particularly Karen Colby, Jeri Marshall and the winner, Ellise Hatch. could not have selected better masters of ceremonies than Kent and Genie Nielsen. The Nielsens kept the program moving and were genuinely entertaining. By the way, didnt I see those heart covered shorts Kent wore at the beginning at Mels? I thought so. . Nielsen s kept the show dignified without letting it get maudlin and offered humorous diversions without letting the program deteriorate into the vulgar. The superbly well done. m Spell Zzyxx! Kudos are also in order for BY IAN ; is enriched with 88 essential vitamins and which antacid brings r r i As bad guys to the offending contractor, We can understand its desire to take the easy way out. But what lesson is learned from others who would seek to undermine the authority of the school board? The board members decision, Theyll say. What do we care? Theyll simply find a reason to excuse us for disregarding their actions. Dr. Kenneth Glover, board member from Salina, put the matter succinctly at the last meeting. Through some subterfuge it (the floor) was changed and I dont like it. It is certainly courteous of Mr. Silver to invite the special committee to look at stages in the Salt Lake City area. We wonder, though, if the board concludes from this fact finding tour that hardwood is better for dramatic productions than softwood, whether the board will then approve hardwood floors for all of its stages in buildings currently on the drawing boards? We know of at least two drama directors in the district and one district employee who might flinch at such a decision. At this point it makes no difference what the experts say regarding softwood or hardwood. The district requested and the architect put into the specs. The board approved the specs, and that portion regarding the softwood floor was ignored or defied. One board member was reported to have said that they will make their decision regardless of what the newspaper says. Bravo! We would hope and even, encourage the board to make its decision based on what is right regardless of what this publication says. We would hope further that the decision will not be made based on fears concerning the entity that undermined the boards authority in the first place. GAFIA Attends Concert After the show, the dub members went to Bonnie Dahhnrds borne for salads. Bonnie and Mar- garet Nordfelt. Members in attendance were Jane Cloward, Kathy Rasmussen, Teresa Sperry, Cindy Madsen, Cinde May, Carolyn Sorensen, Becky Kiesel, Eileen GuU, Tonya Larsen, Dian Baker, Ruth Baker, Monica Christensen, Valorie Hallows and ' Terry Robins. Salma Locals Lola Bird, John, Virginia and Arnold Horne, have been in Idaho for one weeks vacation. Monday they visited Lloyd and Lena Gailbraith, Rexburg. Tuesday they went to Alva and Colleen Wey burns. They stayed with Alva and Colleen to help celebrate Colleens birthday. They returned home Tuesday the 29th. A good time and a good visit was reported by an. I -- rt ; numerous other creepy crawly critters. coffee. Commercials teach us how to spell. Can you spell bologna without first singing the Oscar Meyer song, My bologna has a first name . . . And spelling tests have been given to students in 5th grades, including the word relief. Over half of those tested And how spelled it R O L A I D do you spell relief? tenadty. Living brings with it many experiences. Some joyous, some painful, some but with time, a and will, even the strong patience most trying event can b-e- perhaps endured. And the not forgotten-b- ut small, familiar beauties of Life can begin to be noticed and enjoyed once more. I love family. Each member, contributing to the whole. What could be nicer than having two beautiful daughters as opposite as night and day. One made of lace, silken buttefly wings and snowdrops.. .loving to read, sew, and be dose to those she loves; the other, of sturdy homespun doth... hanging by her heels from a treetop, racing with the wind, and Mothering every living creature she meets. Friends and neighbors, with their heart-breakin- g, S. Commercials serve another purpose, too, however. Despite impressing upon us endless amounts of much needed information, We know what coffee . Mrs. Olsen serves, what whipped topping Sarah Tucker serves at her inn and what squeezable toilet paper Mr. Whipple uses. they offer a break. Can you imagine watching the entire Monday Night at the Movies withoug taking a bathroom break or a quick trip to the kitchen for a snack! FCJO GPtfL0OT words, comfort and support - so freely given, cant be traded for anything else in the world. They are a precious and most important part of Life. I love the fresh mountain air on a crisp fall morning; the flashing, crashing rumble of a late summer storm; raindrops on my face; soft breezes in my hair... and wildflow-er- s shyly peeping, bathed in the delicate gold of a Spring day - rate near the top of my list. I love the piney scent of a tree at Christmastime; the spicy fragrance that fills the kitchen as we hurry to stock our shelves before Winters icy chill; the earthy odor that permeates the air before the rain; and the sweet, refreshing scent of a Uoyd Mullican The first time I came to Utah, was very impressed with how dear the sides of the highways were. There were no cans, no paper, nc Utter of any kind. I could not help comparing Utah to some of the states we had passed through where Utter lay on both sides of the highway. Not so today. Our roadsides are full of litter. Our parks are full fo trash. And why? Evidently because of a lack of caring on the part of some people. Our streams and lakes are full of cans and bottles. For example, at Maple Grove, a National park only a few miles from Salina, you could at one time go down to the stream and dip a bucket of water more pure than our tap water. No more. Almost at any given time, you can see pop or beer cans floating down the stream or caught in the grass at the edge. Our parks are for our use and our enjoyment, but how can we enjoy them when the cook-fir- e sites are full of cans and bottles and foil which will not bum, and our water is no longer pure. It takes very little effort to pick up trash and put it in a bag and throw it in the trash container provided. How can the beauty of nature be seen when it is covered by trash? Its been estimated that it will take over one hundred years for an himinum can to decompose. Lets not take the term Throw away cans and bottles literally. We aU pay for a liter-bug- s thoughtlessness. Everytime park fees are raised, part of the reason is that extra help is needed to dean up the litter. That cost can be eliminated with just minimal care. Think before you toss a tab, a can or a bottle into the water or grass. Someone could cut their feet. Even small animals could get their feet hung up in a can or bottle. A bottle carelessly thrown into the ashes of a fire-pi- t, could explode and seriously injure someone. I have seen bottles tossed away and break less than ten feet away from a trash can. Oilr streets have trash cans at regular intervals, but are hardly ever used. The gutters and sidewalk are more convenient People have got to care before this problem can be resolved. Some people are chronic Utter-bug- s and should be treated as a criminal because it is criminal to destroy the beauty around us. sky-was- hed dean. I love the satiny feel of newborn things, and the raspy, wet touch of a calf s tongue. I love the sound of birds cheerily announcing the birth of a new day; the crunch and crakle of crisp Autumn leaves as the wind scratches it s way through bare tree branches; and the stamping of boots on the porch that signals the welcome news, hi. Mom. Tm home. a car window can destroy thousands I love the soft swishing of wings as a night flying bird begins its evening pursuits. I am awed as I watch a firey sky at sunset, and the roar of ocean waves crashing again- of acres. Again, carelessness. Not thinking. Anyone caught Uttering should be tried and punished like any other criminal. Sadly, not many are caught, so its up to us who love the woods, the mountains, the lakes and streams, to do the policing. Help keep our fun places dean and help other people think dean. Otherwise, in a few years, there wont be any dean and beautiful fun places to go to. The Spotlight is on so dean up all of you litter-bug- s, your act of a tiny stream as it seeks the sea, is music to my ears. There will never be a day devoid of Beauty. Rs there. Sometimes we have to put forth a little more effort to find it But its there. And thank Heaven we can store these special moments away in a corner erf the heart where we can revisit them whenever things look dark and dismal and with renewed faith look forward to the good times that are still to come. A careless flick of Neva Black Arts and Language Arts. She did her student teaching in Sandy, Utah. She is also a 1982 graduate of ' the LDS Institute of Religion n ' -' Cedar City.! "vt Miss Blade was employed by SUSC in the Financial Aid office during her 4 years at school. She was active in Lambda Delta Sigma where she served on the Interchap-te- r Council. She received scholarships in academics and in educa. tion. While in Cedar .City, Neva gained experience in radio broadcasting: She recorded commercials and news for KSUB - one of the local radio stations. Miss Blade is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Blade of Aurora. Tribute cheering smiles, appreciative by ns We wonder what other areas of the specifications were not followed. Perhaps an investigation should be launched and each area of the specs double checked with what actually was done at the school. The Getting' Away FYom It AD Club met at the new North Sevier High School last week for their program put on by the USU Callico Performing Company. Young drinks decaffeinated . Easter! A beautiful time of the year! The annual story of the Resurrection renews my faith in the cyde of life. First the bud.. .then the bloom, the seed, death and decay. But aU tempered by the promise of new life yet to be. I love Life. It is a predous gift Even those burdened with sorrows, ill health and trials ding to Life with From commercials we learn so much. We learn that Sandy Duncan likes to eat Wheat Things out in meadows, that Mean Joe Green likes to drink Coke and that Robert the quickest relief. Television tells us which pill to pop for what symptoms and which aspirin will really do the trick. We are informed as to which deodorant has the least amount of water, which razor shaves the closet end which germ killer kills the most ge'rms. We know whicffsuperstar is drinking what beer and which beer weekends were made for. We know which cereal is the breakfast of champions which cereal silly rabbits eat, leprechauns eat, tigers eat and what cereal is the favorite for Neva Blade graduated cum laude from Southern Utah State College on March 16, 1983. She received her Bachelors degree in Element- ary Education, minoring in Fine Commercials teach us to be a little leary when we walk in the kitchen or the bathroom.. What would you do it you were in the kitchen and the white tornado flew out of the cost, or the Brawny paper towel man clomped his big foot through your kitchen table. How would you feel if the Tidy Bowl men, in their little boat, started to serenade you as you were sitting on the john. Or you were in the tub and found a scrubbing bubble swimming around with you? We know which peanut butter choosy mothers choose, which bread the planning stages? softwood-behind-the-curtai- Aurora Woman Graduates Magna Cum Laude From SC JUST STUFF Thanks to TV we know which cotton swab has 50 percent more cotton on the top, which toilet paper we can bounce a bubble off, and which paper towel is the most The amazing thing was that, according to Stacie, she did not memorize the list of words for the bee as most of the others had. She said her teacher, Mrs. Lyal Ashman, had gone over the list with her but that she (Stacie) did not spend a lot of time with it Id chalk up her win to her own long-terstudying and the training she has received. Aside from my major faux pas, ing for the coveted title, each of them should feel proud. They all looked lovely and performed beautifully. I was pleased to see that Television commercials are so informative. Can you imagine all the knowledge you have garnered simply from watching TV? Stacie Anderson, The North Sevier Middle School student who handily defeated the other Sevier School district winners. The daughter of Mis. Sondra Anderson never lost her cool, although I did detect a slight bit of nervousness toward the end. the pageant was a delight to watch and all those involved with it should be congratulated for a job As for the young ladies compet- d, ' My deepest apologies to the Jayceettes and to any who came to see the pageant at 8 P.M. In our stories about the pageant, we published the correct time, but on the cover of the Miss N.S. supplement, I put 8 P.M. I understand a few people did not get the word. Again, my apologies. in In other words, the board does not trust the judgment of one of its own teachers whose opinion was solicited when the building was being planned.' If the board did not trust Mr. Floras advice in the beginning, why was he asked to recommend a floor for the stage? Why was the study concerning hardwood and softwood floors not conducted while the building was in e The Jayceettes sleek, sharp production. There will always be some waiting and some minor foul ups in any pageant or awards ceremonies but the young ladies directing the i Hostesses-wer- to As pageant directors, Peggy and the Jayceettes have put together a own decisions. . a class affair from start The people who deserve the most credit for that being the case are the North Sevier Jayceettes and particularly Peggy Mason. With the exception of one member, the school board seems intent on rewarding people for disregarding its behind-the-curta- - One judge told me that the Miss North Sevier Scholarship Pageant is the second best organized and conducted local pageant in the state-ne- xt to Orem City's. . . , N.S1 affair kept these to a minimum last Saturday. By John C. Speer At best it is seeking to find a reason not to force a contractor to rectify its own mistake regarding the stage at the auditorium of the North Sevier High School. Last year NSHS Drama Director Don Flora, at the boards invitation requested that a softwood Door be area of the stage at the built for the new high school. Softwood, he explained, is easier to work with, does not reflect light and can be nailed into. The architect respected Mr. Floras request and put it into the specifications for the building. When the floor was being put in, the contractors employee put the hardwood floor in up to the curtain line as specified. At that point he was to begin putting in the softwood floor. Instead, he continued nailing down the hardwood floor. When Mr. Flora saw what was being done he demanded that the worker stop. The worker said Mr. Flora would have to clear it with his boss. The man in charge of the days crew said that a person in the architects office had said a hardwood floor was better and had approved the change in the specs. Speaking to the school board last week, Roy Silver, architect of the school, denied the allegations that his office approved any change in the specs. Instead of immediately demanding that contractor rectify his mistake, the school board decided to send a committee to Salt Lake City to study whether a hardwood floor is better than a softwood floor. ' .'i1 a cigarette out 4 st craggy rocks. The bubbling tinkle . , I am writing with much gratitude and total respect for a man many of you in this community have had the pleasure of knowing: Mr. Don Flora. Some of you know him through your children who attend N.S.H.S. others know him through business; still others know him personally. Don Flora is a man of many qualities and has contributed much to the speech, music and drama departments of our high school Not only is he an experienced teacher, he is an honest man and a true friend. He is willing to go Ore extra mile to help anyone, student or otherwise, in need of help if they are willing to put forth an effort on their own part As a former student I am speaking from my own experience with the man and in aD sincerity. AU I had to do was be willing to partidpate. He showed me with persistance and practice that I have a talent; a talent which was hiding and one which I had no idea was in me. I only wish I had enough words to express my deep appreciation for this man. Td like to say to aD students having the opportunity to be part of his classes, please take advantage of his knowledge. He has so much to give and be is willing to give it ft would be a total waste of time and talent on both your part and his not to be a part of his classes and aD he has to offer as a teacher and a person. In tribute to you Mr. Flora, I say thank you for aD youve taught me. No matter where I go or what my future has in store I wiD always remember you and the many thing Ive gained from being just one of . your many students. Dani Owen Redmond, Utah . |