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Show 28 THE CITIZEN THURSDAY, OCT. 5. 1972 IN PASSING Oakwood You Must Be Kidding! When we read the other day that the committee had named the new elementary school in Preston the Oakwood Elementary School, we said, No, you must be kidding. We had a suggestion for a name, but we weren't exactly hung up on it. We had been hung up, though, on the idea that the new school should be named after a person or a place that was fitting to the county, that paid honor to someone or something, that bolstered a little spirit. THEN CAME OAKWOOD. The. only thing that we could think of was the scrub oak groves on the coast where Oakwood would have been very appropriate, but in Preston? The fact that it was Oakwood and not Oakgrove still didn't make it satisfying. You must be kidding!!" We took a tour of this new building. We had been in it before, but not since the walls had been painted and other not since it was so improvements made close to completion. We were reminded what a different type of school it is . . . how it will surprise so many with its open classrooms, yet closed classrooms. How the rooms are shaped so oddly . . . differently. Having seen the somewhat confused open classroom situations in other schools, we were not shocked with those at Oakwood. In fact, Hometown Looks Good we were tremendously It's When you've been away, you notice things more than when you haven't. I guess it is like getting used to the pile of junk in the street, stepping over the ladder in the yard, just not noticing any more the changes that take place. Which reminds me, if the boss doesn't get those gutters cleaned out around the house pretty soon, the bride will stop taking him for granted. impressed. TO US, THIS IS one of the most fascinating schools that we have ever seen. Better still, fantastic schools. The architectural firm who designed, has done an outstanding work with color alone. The colors are bright colors, vivid colors, but still they are subdued, restful and even the bright oranges and yellows seem quiet. The carpeted walls and floors, the accoustical arrangements on the ceilings, the placement of lights, have created a tremendous effect. Already, there have been suggestions of copying the school design in other districts, and copying is the highest form of flattery, so we are told. The school, though the square footage cost is comparatively low, still has the feel of elegance and quality. This is due in main to the design, the color scheme and the effective use of oak wood. In addition there are facilities that will make many a grade school principal, teacher or student envious. v. a ring of quality and distinctiveness. In fact, it seemed to fit, even without the oak trees that are going to be planted on the grounds when the building is landscaped. - !: V&J ! l I v' . - 'I , I f W't Now Disappointing TODAY. ACCORDING to the copy we read this week, it is not disgusting just plain disappointing. And, as far as we are concerned, it is still doing a great disservice to. a great university. It would seem to us that a college newspaper is published for two reasons: to give a picture of student life on One campus ... to tell the story to the students. to give an opportunity to those Second students who are going into the communications field to have practical experience. We question the accomplishment of either objective. Now we are the first to admit that At newspapering had changed, but . . . We see no purpose in a college newspaper taking the entire front page to discuss the policy of a downtown dive which limits its customers to men only and to the fact that the price of beer is going no more. up. And that is all AND THEN TO take a full page for a with pictures on How To Drink Your Way Around Moscow. Whoopee, but no thanks. The student publication, to us, is still a prime example of irresponsible journalism. But since the TO THE PEOPLE of Southeastern Idaho and Utah this should fall on sympathetic ears, because of their desire to preserve athe heritage that is theirs. We feel that the first responsibility for the restoration should be with the Catholic church since the building is owned by the church and it was founded by the Jesuits whb did missionary work in the area back in 1853. However, if the Catholic church does not desire to assume the responsibility feel a Shoot If You Must... There has been talk that the old iron gate to the Preston city park may be torn out to make way for new landscaping (while other communities, such as Trolley Square in Salt Lake, are paying a premium for such decor). The iron work was made by Pete Jorgensen many years ago. Maybe to some it will be similar to that old character, Barbara Fritchie, who exclaimed, shoot if you must this old gray head, but spare . . Preston's gate, we said. which will Happily Ever After By PAUL HARVEY Actor Cary Grant says marriage as we know it will not survive another generation. I'm guessing Cary Grant will not survive another generation; marriage will. Every adventure in communal living, past and present, cost inevitably and eventually reverts to monogamy. And six out of seven divorced people try again. You can't live with 'em but you sure can't live without what it is today. Passing too quickly are the beautiful things of the past, which have inspired and can continue to inspire. em. II Formula for a happy ever after. THE CATALDO Mission is one of the great historical landmarks of the state of Idaho. It is also said to be possibly the only remaining example of this particular type of mission church built by the Jesuits. This mission is an unusual reminder of the type built by the Jesuits in the Eastern part of North America. These massive structures, built entirely without the use of nails, have virtually disappeared with time across the continent. It should be restored and preserved for the generations to come. Age 30 to 60? may save big money on auto You insurance. Four Some years ago, to counter- balance the frequent mentions of fractured marriages I began to mention certain durable marriages which have thrived and more. for a half-centur- make marriage, American-style- , sound like a game of musical beds. marThough riages ends in divorce (in ), that Movieland it's does not mean that the odds for everybody are that ominous. Multiple marriages and divorces involving the same people distort the statistics. And even in Hollywood, theyre not all slipknots. Yet while every ladies magazine" is generous with analyses of the reasons for marital rupture, there's been much less emphasis on what makes a happy marriage hap- one-in-thr- Attend The presiding minister of the congregation Jehovahs nesses in this area today announced that four families living in Preston will be leaving shortly for Twin Falls to attend y a circuit assembly which will be held in the Twin Wit- of y Worsening divorce statistics JW Conference two-da- Falls Married or single, qualified men and women may save as much as 20 on car insurance through Farmers exclusive 3060 Auto Package. Why not check with Farmers today I To senior high school Oct. that the boss has found difficult to do and that is take pictures during the qxcitcincnt of a ball game. The boss's wife asked' number three son, who is nine, if the boss got any pictures at Preston's Homecoming game and the kid just grunted and said, Dad takes the pictures after the pass has been caught, i between it certainly should $100,000 and $150,000 become the work of all the people of Idaho. Much too fast are we erasing the symbols and marks of what made the land for the work THERE HAS been one thing PAUL HARVEY NEWS should we? Why? Because that paper is speaking for the students at a state university that is supported with state taxes and that is us. That's why!!! Preserve The Mission There is some interest underway to undertake a restoration of the old Cataldo Mission Church near Coeur d'Alene, Ida. The church is the second oldest building in if it is restored. According to J. Idaho Meredith Neil, director of the Idaho Bicentennial Commission, it is in grave danger of collapsing within the next few years. 1 V,V feature story students and faculty don't care about the garbage that is being published, why ! , ' V " Tk' The University of Idaho Argonaut is, at as we see it. It least, on the improve hasnt been too long ago that the college newspaper was, to us, absolutely revolting, painting a picture of the state's university that made us sick. PRESTON LOOKS GOOD. And I don't care if that isn't the proper way to say it. It fits. There are few communities have been where the alley-way- s cleaned up like they have in Preston, where gradually the streets are being made new, and the business district is taking on a shine. Now this is not to say that a good clean-u- p campaign wouldn't help in the community. There are some weed and litter infested areas that could have an overhaul. All that could have an overhaul. But, all in all the community can be very proud. There seems to be something astirring in the area. I can't recall when there has been so and this much home building isn't due to low interest rates. And it is scattered all over town. All of the contractors seem to be busy, including a new one who moved back into the area Paul Swainston. Paul just finished one new home, has another under construction and is supposed to get a third roofed over before winter sets in. And with the new home building, there doesn't seem tq in the tight rental be a let-u- p situation. Paul's partner, Joe, is looking for a three bedroom home to rent. He is gelling tired of camping in the back of his pick up and is anxious to get his family moved out of the big city into the clean fresh air of Cache Valley. J back from the school, we kept saying Oakwood, Oakwood. It had AS WE DROVE 7--8. Hubbard's Packing By BARNEY RICE good to be back! py- - Thus it was that I began to compile a file of those American couples who have been married longest to try to discover the formula for the stickum that held them together. I think I have. The file now categorizes the couples married longest on each day of the year by race, religion, occupation and geolocation. Further, graphical weve sought to learn about hobbies, about habits, about how many descendants have stayed married or divorced early. In some interviews which I hope someday to compile in a book, I've asked offspring and neighbors and pastors and others for biographical profiles on the couples who've been married 60 to 70 some of them more years than 80 years. Was it merely an endurance contest or were they sharing their lives triumphantly? The book will include some surprises. But with the research still incomplete, two common denominators are already apparent. Whatever the variables, two qualities are readily apparent in most of these successful Both of these qualities came out in one elderly husband to whom I talked. Are you affiliated with any church? I asked. You bet!" he said. My wife drags me there every Sab- bath!" I talked to another man who'd been married some 80 years, mind you, and asked if he enjoyed any hobbies. He said, Mr. Harvey, I used to be a great coon hunter was known all around these parts as a great coon hunter but," he said sadly, I don't hunt so much any more; my dog got too old." the tackle has been made and the player is walking back to the bench." However, there is one worse than the boss. Dick Bowman, the Utah Power and Light official who has been venting his frustrations on sports writing, was covering one game, when his son caught a pass and took off down the field. Not only did Dick fail to get the picture of the action, but there went Dick Bowman running down the sidelines egging his son on to his moment of glory, including a touchdown with no picture. Dick commented later that when he coached Little League football THE CITY COUNCIL Group Attends Mutual Interest Meet . By Mrs. Ada Bailey The Mutual CLIFTON Interest group held their fireside in Benson Stake Sunday night. Those going from the Oxford-Clifto- n ward were Marie Hatch, Annie Hatch, Cecil Fisher, Annie Wood, Gay Dickson, Ada Bailey, Nalolie Mendenhall, Rosetta Lewis, Emma Kelly and Ernest Olsen. Mrs. Dean Lewis is' in the Logan hospital. She went Thursday for a check up and they put her in the hospital for more tests. Mrs. Ada Bailey went with her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Owen, to Pocatello Tuesday to the funeral of Bishop Joe Arbon, who was Mrs. Bailey's bishop when they lived in Arbon, Ida. He died Sept. 23 and would have been 97 on Sept. 25. Mrs. Robert Goold and children of Bountiful visited with her folks, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher McDermott. Mrs. Alla McCoombs of Granger spent Saturday night wiLh Mrs. Emma Kelly. Mrs. Emma Kelly went to Pocatello Friday to attend the wedding of a granddaughter, Betty Call, and Dennis Facer. They were married in the 16th ward chapel. Mrs. Marguerite Henderson went with Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Keller and Jim and Kristi Westover to Logan Sunday to visit her granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Benson. They enjoyed dinner. Mike McDermott, who works and lives in Trcmonton, spent the weekend with his folks, Mr. and Mrs. Lew McDermott. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Fuller of Blanding, Ut., visited with his folks, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fuller. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Povey enjoyed a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Buck Marlcr and family of Idaho Falls Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Mendenhall of Idaho Falls visited a week ago Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Natolie Mendenhall. While here they visited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Povey. FIRST PURCHASE FROM V-- church partnerships: participation and a sense of Active l humor. Mutual Marrleds UP TO Mutual Marrieds held a supper and program WednesThe day night in the recreation hall. In charge of the supper were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haworth and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Porter. Supper was served to 60. The Smith sisters from Smithfield sang several numbers. OF TOTAL COST OF PROPANE V-- l USED SELLS FOR LESS WATER HEATERS REPAIRS AND MAINTANANCE ANTI-FREEZ- E Co. TYPE CALL BULK PRESTON FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP Phone 852-167- 4 Collect Will Pick Up Cattle, Hogs, And Sheep For Processing ROBERT N. ACOCK DISTRICT AGENT FARMERS INSURANCE SOUTHERN 32 WEST ONEIDA IDAHO & GROUP SERVING NORTHERN PHONE UTAH 852-192- 4 For The Finest Meats Cut Just The Way You Wont At Our Retail Meat Counter FOR Boot Quarters Pork ONLY $ 1 25 YOUR FREEZER: Whole, Halves, Cut and Wrapped MOTOR MERC Whole PRESTON Whole or Halt Lambs Ihbm GALLON PRESTON 852-057- 9 OUT OF TOWN CALL QUALITY SERVICE in Preston opened bids recently for some truck tires for the city. They received some good bids, especially one that was 70 cents below the whole bunch. But they couldnt accept it. Seems as though the guy who submitted it forgot to put his name on it. 25 GALLONS PROPANE WITH GAS FURNACE PERMANENT in Ogden, some enthusiastic fathers would be seen running the sidelines, and he always thought How can fathers be that way? COLLECT SAVINGS |