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Show The Salina Sun 2 Wednesday. April 13. 1988 Utah's laws do not address human fetus disposal Utah law says more about hot to dispose of dead cats and dogs than it does about the disposal of aborted human fetuses. That could allow the state to legally condone fetal farming which should cause some concern to us. Most of us living in this area have some doubts about the extent of the benefits of legalized abortion, morally or mentally, but Utahs laws do need updating to give direction to new and upcoming problems such as fetal farming. Fetal farming is when a woman becomes pregnant only so she can abort the fetus for its cells to be used in treatment of such illnesses as Parkinsons disease. Such situations are no longer science fiction. Already one U.S. woman, whose father suffers from kidney disease, sought to be artificially inseminated with his sperm so that she might abort the fetus in the third trimester and transplant its kidneys into her father. Physicians believe the tissue match would be nearly perfect. But she was refused, and no such arrangements have yet been reported in the United States. But researchers in Sweden have implanted human fetal cells into animal brains to fight Parkinsons disease, and UCLA Dr. Robert Gale implanted liver cells from aborted fetuses into three victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. He hoped that would multiply and replace bone marrow, but the patients died before the effects could be determined. Even more troubling are reports that some European cosmetic companies use fetal cells - not just placentas - in skin cremes. An ad for one such product says it used embryo cell extract" to retard and treat the effects of aging. Such situations suggest that some law changes are h needed to prevent the human race from turning into animals. For example, Utah law is silent about how fetuses should be disposed. But ironically, it requires local governments that pick up dad cats and dogs to bury them. Shauna Spencer, director of the Utah Womens Health Center, Utahs only abortion clinic, says aborted fetuses there are still treated with respect. She says they are taken to a pathologist as required by law to certify that an abortion occurred, and then are incinerated. Even though she says her operation would never consider selling or giving fetuses for research or cosmetic use, it could legally do so, as could any other hospital or doctors office where the 4,200 abortions a year in the state are also performed. The Legislature should adopt a law requiring incineration or burial of fetuses after the required examination by pathologists. It may allow scientifically unique fetuses to be saved for scientific examination. Even if lawmakers do not want to go quite that far to allow some medical research with fetuses, it should ban the sale of fetal tissue. That should stop the abhorrent possibility of women becoming pregnant only to sell the fetus. high-tec- Meeting on insurance needs Older consumers spend billions of dollars each year on insurance coverage for their homes, cars Unfortuand medical expenses. is of that much nately, money wasted. A federal Trade Commission study noted that $1 billion is wasted each year just on useless duplicative insurance to supplement Medicare benefits. To help the older citizens shop wisely for all types of insurance, the American Association of Retired Persons AARP) has developed a consumer education program on insurance decisions titled Policy Wise providing basic information on life, health, home and auto cover- held April 19, at 7 p.m. at the Center. In addition to a slide and tape presentation on the four types of insurance, the program will include a panel of insurance experts to respond to specific questions. Anyone interested is invited to attend the free program. The program is part of the chapters continuing public service activity in the Salina, Redmond and Aurora areas. For more information, contact the Salina Senior Citizen Center, 529-390- 1. Letters to the Editor New program at NSMS The new program being implemented by North Sevier Middle School to help students there get on top of their Incompletes and stay up with their classes, is a good one. Students left to themselves, especially Middle school-agerrarely will accomplish everything they have to do to keep their grades to the peak of their capability. Sometimes its easier to go out to play with a friend, than cram for that upcoming science test. True, kids need to learn how to accept the responsibility for learning, but it sometimes takes a push. The new program will have the student involve their parents as soon as the incomplete is noticed. The student will then spend the remainder of that day working to catch up at school. If they still havent got on top of it the next day, they are suspended - though in school - and must work only on the material to be caught up. The following day, if the work is not ready to be handed in, the student need not come to school - and will be responsible for making up any other assignments missed while out of school. In the past, its been up to the kids to do most of the work. After school classes were provided so that anyone needing extra help could go and receive it. As time wore on, not many were using the class. A change was needed. Middle school-ager- s dont know all the answers yet - they dont even know most of the questions yet! Yet, the choices they make for determining what and how they will learn, can change the entire course of their lives. They need to make the choices themselves, under the supervision of their parents and teachers. As their capacity to make wise choices grows, then the adult supervision can back off to a respectable level. I congratulate the Principal and Staff of North Sevier Middle School for making this change for the betterment of our students there! s, Courses available for future prison workers Snow Colleges Division of Continuingeducation has developed several courses to help those who want to qualify for jobs at the state prison to be built in Gunnison. t The Utah Department of Corrections expects to begin hiring by late 1989, according to Mel Jacobsen, director of Snows Continuing Education Division. About 200 local will be hired at the onset of the program. The courses include introduction to criminal justice, introduction to corrections, civil liability in government, communication and interpersonal relations, personality theories, abnormal behavior and introduction to criminology. Some of the courses may be available in summer school. The classes will carry college credits. The Department of Corrections said that while this kind of training would not be required for employment at the prison, it would enhance a persons prospects for getting work at the facility, Jacobsen noted. The classes will be combined with general education and support classes that would lead to an associate degree. A full associate degree would require the formal approval of the S tate Board of Regents, Jacobsen said. We feel that a program with this emphasis would benefit both the college and the areas economy by providing employment opportunities, he noted. After the prison is occupied. Snow, Sevier Valley Tech and South Sanpete School District will also offer classes for inmates at the prison. Some of them will be classes leading to a high school graduation or offering college credit, Jacobsen concluded. The Salina Sun USPS 4780-800- 0 63 East Main Salina, Utah 84654 Phone 529-783-9 The SECD 4780-800- Salina 0 is Sun, publ- ished each Wednesday for $12.00 per year in Utah and $ 14.50 per year out of the state of Utah by the Salina Sun, 63 East Main, Salina, Utah 84654. Second class postage is paid at Salina, Utah 84654. P.O. Box 84654. C. Salina, Utah Publisher: Kevin Ashby Carol Jensen Correspondents: Aurora: Kathleen Lloyd Redmond: Tammy Johnson Salina: Evelyn Kiesel Editor: age. The program will be presented the Salina and Redmond AARP by units at a meeting to be chapter-RTA The only state in the U.S. over which no foreign flag has flown is Idaho. raw u uares Is r ESI if v everyone involved with Little League Baseball, that Cory Underwood and his wife will be taking over as President and League Secretary responsibilities. Sterling Scholars recognized Dear Editor: I would like to express my congratulations to North Sevier High Schools three Sterling Scholar nominees: Jennifer t h missed seeing any local familiar faces. We sure wish you could have been there, my friends. Whether or not you harbor ill feelings toward the organizers or program itself should have no bearing on your support or lack of support for our young people. Did Jennifer, Anndrea and Brent win? You bet they did! Even though there were no awards given them, they represented their categories and their school beautifully, and I am very proud of all three! Winners? You bet! Achievers? Without a doubt! A great example for all of us! Karen Hales Aurora, Utah nothing. In this era of poor self esteem and pathetic lack of motivation, I am proud of these three kids who said, ;Tm going to. try even though it: involves an uphill climb, lots of work and ignoring public opinion. We did miss, however, the support of the adult leaders on the evening of the awards. It was announced that the Counselors, advisors or principals would pick up the portfolios after the ceremonies, but none were there - only three mothers to claim the portfolios into which so much work had placed. One of the mothers claimed them, just as one of the mothers them to Manti to allow 2 extra preparation days for the candidates. As we looked over the audience, milling about after the awards, we saw teachers and administrators visiting with the scholars and offering their congratulations, but we hand-deliver- Riding Club sets party While Supplies Last Royal Flusher Plunger has powerful bellows design, lightweight construction and handy storage base, Saturday, April 16, the Salina Riding Club invites everyone to join them at the Salina Rodeo Grounds for an afternoon of fun. If you dont have a horse, come anyway - and if you do have a horse, by all means bring it At 1 p.m. the Sweetheart Race will be held, followed by the Opening Barrel Race, Figure 8 Race, and more. A potluck will be held at 5 p.m. The charge is $5 per family for the afternoon of fun. Everyone is invited to attend. v Eta jntnn ClftcDtsno as their new sales representative the Salina, Redmond and Aurora areas you are looking for a car or truck special call Kendall. Dailey's Auto Mall can save you money on your next If Your used car & truck specialists1. 280 North Main - Gunnison - 528-779- 5 Sorensen, Anndrea Rasmussen and Brent Hales. Having more than just a casual interest in the Sterling Scholar program, I know of the expense, work, effort and just plain sweat that went intp the portfolios, interviews, and performances that these young people prepared during the last few months just because they wanted to represent their community and school as Sterling Scholar nominees. They have not listened to the people who have said Why Try? North Sevier never wins?, or I wouldnt go to all that trouble for pleased to announce automotive purchase. Currently there are over 50 units to choost from and if they don't have the one you want they will find it. My wife, Bobbi will also be resigning jis League secretary. Bobbi and I would like to thank Cory and Danette for accepting these positions, and would encourage everyone to give them the support they need. I would like to thank my wife, Bobbi, for the excellent job she did as League Secretary, and for the many, many hours she covered for me while I was at work. W ithout her help, I could never have accomplished what I did. Again, thanks to all for your support! Sincerely, Kent Sylvester Dear Editor: Baseball season will soon be starting and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the great support they have given me as baseball president. The parents, coaches, and everyone involved in the baseball program and everyone involved in the baseball program have helped me a great deal. At this time I would like to announce my resignation and inform Kendall Wilkins in possible. President thanks all POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Salina Sun, Single Copy $.35 AU.TOMALL' We welcome letters to the Editor. Letters must be signed. All letters will be printed with name. Unsigned letters will not be printed. We try to print all letters as they are submitted but at editting for length at times is necessary. If editting is required the writer will be called and notified ' J.J.W.D HARDWARE 425 South 100 West - Salina FREE ESTIMATES! 529-748- 8 bfss bs QUANTITIES LIMITED VALLEY BUILDERS North Gunnison 528-721- 1 |