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Show The Selma Sun Thursday, July 14, 1983 The Salma Sun SECD 0 Salina, Utah 84654 Telephone The Salina Sun SECD 0 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 The first day of any new job is full plain good old fashioned nervousness. Well, last week I had my first day at a new job, and I certainly fit the bill. of apprehension and 4780-800- 73 East Main Street 529-783- 9 4780-800- Editorial The night before was spent tossing and turning while mini night mares stomped in my head. Vivid scenes of making terrible mistakes and horrendous errors lulled me to wide awakeness. When the alarm clock finally went off in the morning Id accomplished an hour and a half of sleep. ... Naturally I set my alarm extra Id have plenty of time to get ready. Next to the job interview, the first day at work is the most important time to look spiffy. early so FEMAs No-Sho- Proves w Again Bureaucracy Is King I sturggled out of bed and into the shower. I fixed my hair ironed my Over 50 Sevier County residents, expecting to be informed about flood relief programs Thursday night appeared at the Sevier County Courthouse in vain, as federal Emergency Agency officials failed to show up. True, local officials were alerted by FEMA people in Provo that they couldnt be here. But that announcement came only three hours before the scheduled meeting, hardly enough time to get the word out to some 200 people who are expected to ask for government help. But the reason for the officials not showing is It isnt because they couldnt come. It was because the pilot of the plane who was going to bring them here refused to fly and land at Richfield because of inex-cuseabl- Walter W inched said it long ago, real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks e. A high winds. That is excuseable. But these people, who apparently have become so used to the posh way of government handling, wouldnt change their travel plans and drive to Richfield, even though they had plenty of time to do it. Even at the time (4 p.m.) when they were cancelling the meeting, they could have driven from Provo in a little over two hours and still have been on time. Instead, they chose to leave Sevier County officials in the lurch, to try to get word out that the meeting was cancelled, and then face angry people who had made plans to attend the meeting. And it goes beyond just going back home. One person cancelled a selling trip out of the state so he could be here. We can understand problems arising with anyone and under any circumstances. We can appreciate the fact that the FEMA-hire- d pilot would not risk flying here in high winds. But we cant excuse FEMA for not changing its mode of transportation, when there was still plenty of time to do it. - , So far FEMA has done practically nothing in Sevier County. The county has been declared a disaster area and made eligible for public assistance and individual d assistance. A meeting for public assistance was held. And, according to county officials, FEMA-sponsore- thats about JUST STUFF ( it. Now, the portion which would help to get individuals signed up for flood assistance, has been cancelled because it was apparently too tough for FEMA people to drive 115 miles from Provo to Richfield instead of fly. Actually, we shouldnt expect anything more, Government officials have proved time and time again that the bureaucracy of the system must be maintained, and last week, they kept that bureaucracy in action by their nonaction. At this point, FEMA has not rescheduled another meeting for Sevier County. And unless the wind isnt blowing, there may not be one scheduled, despite the fact that the county has qualified for assistance, which must come through them. . out, How true! They say that all of us come into this world with special gifts and talents of some sort... And we do. Some of us become artisits with the pen. Some with the typewriter, some with the brush. Some develop the mind or the body to fantastic heights. We each settle into our own little niche - and have something that we can contribute to the whole. Yet it seems that no matter what gifts we come in with, or how wonderful and spectacular they may seem to others, the grass is always greener elsewhere. We are never completely satisfied. Its as easy to covet our neighbors gifts and talents as it is to covet his anything else. W e know our own abilities too well. Sometimes they seem too familiar, too ordinary, too easy. They become old hat. One gift Ive always wished fd come in with is the ability to make friends. How I envy those who are at home wherever they may be. Those who can enter a room and before long be part of a happy, congenial group, enjoying each others company,, communicating and ' i sharing. could was it Brooks, said, Phillip change the tone of the day just by his pleasant and warm way of greeting it. (Guess Til have to think of that next time I roll out of bed on a dark, unhospitable morning.) Phillip, I would suppose, had the gift of gab. He likely knew just the right things to say to lift a sagging spirit, or boost a sinking morale. He likely had a good opinion of himself, like himself, and was able to project this feeling of contentment to others. Phillip, where are you? No one can have too many friends. There are things to be learned, enjoyed and shared with each one. We may be self sufficient in many ways.. .do our own thing to our hearts content, yet, I believe that there is no one (and I underline the NO), who can get along without a friend. Life is a dull place, indeed, without them. 1 BY JAM What is your opinion? This newspaper welcomes opinions from its readers concerning any subject pertinent to southern Utah. While there is no restriction in length, we request good judgment and letters which are to the point. Anything of a libelous nature or defamation of Letters must be signcharacter will not be considered for publication. published along ed with the writers name and address, which must be 4 with th letter. Deadlines for letters to the editor is p.m. on Friday. pants, smoothed my blouse polished my shoes, made sure my make up was just right, then just before I walked out the door I changed my mind. I grabbed a different pair of pants and threw them on, kicked off my shoes and grabbed the old comfies and hurridly ran a comb through my hair sprayed hair. Mormon Newspaper? Jesus Christ is God and always was (John 1:1-- 2 and 14) and for I have been told that because this Baker to suggest that Christ was his is a Mormon run newspaper in a older brother in some Imagined Mormon town, that the enclosed life is to suggest that pre-ear' letter has absolutely no chance of young Baker himself is also a God. being printed. Likewise, to suggest that Jesus Christ as God (Titus 1:3, 2:13 and 2 write to am I compelled However, to Pet. 1:1) played in this imagined be because I believe the Bible h life is indeed blasphdefend to am and ready Gods word subthe Chrof number emy against a your are as it ist. scribers. The Bible teaches that God the Should you elect to print this Father (not dad) is the Creator (Gen. 1:27) of mankind, not a letter, please send me a copy and should it provoke a response, send with a wife (mom). those copies also and I should be fiTKa, only Bom Again Believers on Jesus Christ can claim a happy to pay any expense. in Christ Jesus, (John 3:19) relationship (John Mike Haxton with God the Eternal Father. As to the rest of mankind, that is Editor, Sun the unbelievers, he is Creator only (John 3:18). To refer to God the in I happened to spend the night as dad is blaspheme and Father 16 June your Fair city, Thursday retraction. needs and was looking through your paper Should young Baker or any other when I came across an article I am who might have been mislperson article This compelled to address. -, and that ead by was headed Elder Tells of Brothdesire informafurther article istian Baker-LDS er by Elder Jon Wayne tion as to what Gods Infallible Missionary. Word (Matt. 24:35) has to say on That article, by its content demthese or ' other subjects, please onstrated the writer to not be a write. Bible Believing Christian, for the Mike Haxton following reasons: P.O. Box 3972 The use of the title Elder by a Redding, Cal. 96049 man, contradicts young the New Testament use of that term Editors Note In every instance in (Titus 1:5-9- ). Church of Jesus Christ of ..The Elder the New Testament where Latter-da- y Saints no more tells the is used, he is married and has of this newspaper how to publisher children (New Testament Church). ran his business than the publisher In addition he is the Leader-Teachattempts to tell the IDS authorities of the local Church (Bishop-Pastowhere to send its missionpries-- or fl Tim. 5:17, I Pet. 5:1-3- ). what these elders should write in a newspaper article. As for a retractiThe way this young man describlife on, we cannot think of anything pre-eares his more ridiculous than asking somewith dad, mom and big brother one to retract his sincerely held as to be blasphis so beliefs simply because it doesnt His and eme against God the Father Son Christ. jive with someone elses opinion. Jesus only Begotten Dear Sir, I left my apartment a half hour early for fear of getting caught in the early morning rush hour traffic. Silly me. I was closer than I thought 1 was.lt took me all of 10 minutes to get to work. I was early. I was even earlier, when I found out my roomies had set my alarm 15 minutes fast, to make sure I wasnt late. What do you do when youre 40 minutes early for a new job? First, you drive around and find out just what area of town youre working in, you take note on the shops, the lunch spots, the cute construction worker just down the street. After youve scouted out the area you stop at McDonalds for orange juice and take it over to drink in front of the City County building (so you can watch the cute construction worker). While youre slurping your juice and enjoying the view you notice the wine--o staggering on the sidewalk. At that point you check to make sure your doors are locked. As he staggers up to the car you finish your juice and God th pre-eart- pro-creat- or son-Fath- er al hurridly depart. Watching the wine-- o and slurping the OJ killed 20 minutes. So what do 'you do for the next 20? You find the nearest Skaggs, Smiths, or Gibsons and plant yourself in front of the paper back novel display. Believe me, the day of the harlequin romance is here. The pictures on the front are enough to spark ones interest, and if that doesnt the tide reaches out and grabs you. Heart of Love The Seduction Now, First Love of Emma Sue, and Beyond the Bedroom, were all sporting racey covers, hot reviews, and most likely the same plot. Actually, reviewing the dime novel romances isnt such a good time killer. I got engrossed in Passion of Sorts and was almost late for work. Ive got it down to a system now. I drag myself out of bed at the last possible moment, shower and take care of the necessitities as quickly as possible, buzz down the highway and make it to work right on time, in the least amount of time possible. But, if by some chance, I happen to get there early, Ive found there are ' numerous things to occupy ones time, if its only drooling over the cute constrution worker on the corner. un-Chr- er r) th anti-biblic- al Guild Board Meetings Scheduled Music Guild board members will meet at the Sevier County Courthouse , July 19 at 8 p.m. Carla Greenwood will host the meeting. ty According to Pam Williams, coordinator, future board meetings will be held the second Tuesday of September, November, January, March and May. Guild members and other interested individuals are encouraged to, attend and participate at board meetings. Plans for the 1983-8- 4 season will soon be announced. Dont Miss Muggins Make Room for Fall Summer Clearance Sale! Plan Ahead for Childrens Summer Clothes and Swimwear 25-5- School . . . Sewing Kits 0 OFF! $6.99 ?!Ll9J2- 3I I I $2 Kami I $4 I I $6 RACKS OF CLOTHES! Phone Directory Guide & Doll I I I are now servicing your area. 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