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Show NReview-Wednesda- y, .March 13, 1985 - Page 2 . . . .r.. U " ' (" Finding new meaning in old movies m a his movies five or six times each. "South Pacific," and ... p.g. oiao There was "Rebel. Without a Cause", "East of Eden", and "Giant," which I particularly liked. The other day "Giant" was on television. It was so good to see it again. It had been years since the last time we had seen it. I especially remembered the part where James Dean stands there and lets the oil gusher drop from the sky onto his face. He did a superb job in that show. There are a lot of the actors from that movie who died at a young age including James Dean, Sal Mineo, Nick whats-his-nam- etc. When Elvis came along we had to see all of his movies. They were much alike, I guess, but it was worth it to see that hunk and listen to him sing. When he first appeared on television in those early days, my mom told me his movements were indecent and that I shouldn't watch him. I did anyway. Musicals were big in those days, the '40's and the '50's, and we never missed one. In those days they would let you stay and see the movie through again without having to buy another ticket. We have been known to stay for as many as three showings in a row without leaving for refreshments or to go to the bathroom. I especially loved Esther Williams musicals and never missed any, and Gene Kelly was much more my favorite than Fred Astaire. (I think it was because to me he was better looking.) "Oklahoma," "The King and I," made from BroadwayT terrific and the soundtrack V' be purchased after seeing ! "adl so that you could relive Y11 derfulsong. eaH. I loved June Alyson anH always be her when Wp ft movie stars when I was i, , also liked to be Dale p Betty Grable. Us girls over who was going to be wh , The Disney shows were . n the animation was out of tw a,: "Snow While" was oneOfth?0,lt ones we saw. It was great One of the best things ab011, to the movies in the olden f that they had cartoons afc the movie. Usually there 1 feature movies and several plus the Movietone News thYourea.lygoty0urmoney,sort Gradually they began First, they dropped theX1 the second feature went toons began to be eliminated one! time until now there are none When the Mr. Magoo cartoons,, the Coyote and Roadrunner r! came out they were such a There was always a rousing Z, from the audience when cartoons were shown. Mr Mat? has completely disappeared and h Coyote and Roadrunner can be sea on Saturday morning if yoil lucky enough to catch it. Anyway, we enjoyed seeiw "Fantasia," again. One of the d had never seen it at all before I'm not sure she cared, either. happened to the good old days? By M ARC KI.LA WALKER We took the girls to see "Fan-tasia" for family night this week and I was amazed that I had forgotten so much of that gorgeous movie. Before you all holler out that I am bound to be forgetful at my age, I would like to dig myself in further by saying that it was almost like I had never even seen some parts of that movie. I figured it out and it has been about 18 or 19 years since we saw that movie for the first time. The two oldest kids were really young at the time. Maybe I had to take one of them out during the first visit and missed a part of the show, or, more likely, I have just forgotten. When I was a kid we used to see a movie every Saturday down at the old Paramount Theater in Ogden. We never missed if we could help it because there was always the serial that you had to keep up on. We must have seen every cowboy show that was made in the mid to late 1940's. We loved Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, and all the rest. Now, what I am getting at here, is that when one of those old shows comes on TV, I cannot even remember it. I know I must have seen it all those years ago but it is just like watching a new show. (Of course, they were all alike and if you saw one you saw them all which makes them rather forgetable.) I had lots of favorite movies back when we went to movies. We hardly ever go anymore and when the Academy Awards are held we don't even know which movies or stars to cheer for because we haven't seen any of the shows. I remember the first technicolor movie I ever saw. In fact, it is the first movie which I can really remember. That was "Blue Skies" and it had Betty Grable in it. After I saw that I went out and bought some Betty Grable paper dolls and I still have them. (I don't play with them anymore, though. ) I remember the big hullabaloo when "The Moon is Blue" came out and everyone screeched that it was indecent. I saw it at the old Orpheum Theater in Ogden and sat on the back row hoping no one would see me at this "raunchy" movie. I think I might have lied to my mother about going to see it, too. James Dean was the rage of the sage in the 1950's. We must have seen Msgr. Dowling dedicated life to his church Rev. Msgr. Edward F. Dowling only spent a few of his 50 years in the priesthood in American Fork, but they were years of growth and progress for St. Peter's Mission. Monsignor Dowling came to American Fork on April 1, 1981 -- - the first full time administrator of St. Peter's Mission -- - where he served until his death on March 6. He would have celebrated rs in the priesthood on May. 30 and parishoners at St. Peter's had planned a special observance for June 2. Monsignor Dowling loved all faiths and was friendly with all. He was friendly with the children in the neighborhood of the church and always had something to give them. He was proud of his home and the church, and the size of the congregation had grown under his direction. He served parishoners not only in American Fork but also from Lindon to Cedar Valley. "He was a great man. Everybody loved him. He was very compassionate and understanding, and always made room and time to talk with you," one member of his congregation said. Monsignor Dowling had retired in July of 1980. But he later decided he wanted to be of service to the people as long as he could. That was when Bishop William K. Weigand appointed him administrator of St. Peter's Mission. He was described as "firm but fair" in his dealings with people - with several saying he was like a "grandfather" to them. The love local parishoners felt for Monsignor Dowling was evidenced by the over 500 people who attended both Sunday and Mondays' services. There was a "standing room" only crowd for the services. We offer condolences to Monsignor Dowling's family, friends and parishoners on the occasion of his death. Bateman will be new County Sheriff were the declared candidates. The surprise of the evening came after the four candidates had been nominated, seconded, and the floor was opened for nominations. A gentleman from Provo nominated himself claiming he only wanted the job until Dec. 12 when he turned 63. At that point he said the other gentlemen running for sheriff could take over. He promised two things. First he would solve one murder and clean up the drug By E. MARK BEZZANT The race for county sheriff is over. Last Thursday evening the Republican delegates met at Orem High School to pick their three favorites from the four declared candidates. It turned out that there were a total of five candidates once the nominations were over. Mike Ferre, our own chief of police, chief Randy Johnson from American Fork, acting Sheriff Bateman, and an officer from Orem problem in American Fork. After the speech he left for home to await the outcome of the elections. Mike Ferre who had run previously as a democrat said that he had never been to a political meeting where there were so many people. Democratic events are not very well altendrd. Noal Woolen, m'.pi' attorney paic' the tvief a compliment. He said that the cases developed by the Pleasant Grove police are as good as any his office gets, and that the Pleasant Grove Police Department is as fine an organization as any in the state. Stan Walker also paid Mike a compliment when he seconded the chief's. nomination. -- ,. , : Once the dust had settled Mike was in the top three names to be submitted to the county commission for final selection. Acting sheriff Bateman was the top vote getter. Chief Johnson from A.F. came c second. I think the obvious choices' the county commission will be It Bateman. Come next election whole thing will be up for grabs. Chief Ferre has not done shabbily in the past even thought has run at a disadvantage on fe Democratic ticket in a Repubfa dominated county. He has a prat irack record as chief of Pleasar Grove police for 18 yean Disagreements aside, he runs t organization the people ot lis community can point to with see pride. As a born again Republici: like Ronald Reagan, he would t tough to beat. A lot can happen between w and the next election, but vrliat t refreshing is to .see so mar qualified candidates seeking It office. In such a situation the the winners. My best to Slier! Bateman. Bid opening set for safe sidewalk Bid opening on the Safe Sidewalk Project for 100 East near 1800 North will be held at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, during the regular Pleasant Grove City Council Meeting. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. In addition to the bid opening, two public hearings on requested zone changes will be held with the Garden Village asking to be changed from A-- 2 to TR-- 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Country Meadows seeking to change from A-- 2 to R-- l at 7:45 p.m. At 8 p.m. Councilman Dave Faux and his committee will preesnt a sewer rate recommendation to the council. Public Works Director Frank Mills will report to the council at 8:30 p.m. Each councilman and the mayor will present their departmental reports to the council during the evening. Superintendent Cox seeks ' input from regional PTA ' Alpine School Superintendent Clark Cox asked the Region Nine PTA Council to make suggestions regarding the proposed upcoming leeway vole. He said his concerns were what the mill levy should be that they ask for in the leeway vote and where the money should be spent within the district. He explained that he will be discussing these two questions with various groups in order to get suggestions from interested per-sons. The superintendent said that five mills would raise the property tax on the average $65,000 home about $45, or nine dollars per mill. This would bring in over $2 million to the school district. If the leeway passed, the district would get the bulk of the money next year. He noted that Alpine is one of the very few disticts in the state that does not already have a voted leeway. The Region board declined to make any recommendation until its next meeting on March 28. Council presidents were asked to discuss the subject with their local unit presidents and report back. The Region officials felt that three to five mills were the best to ask for. Some of the suggestions for use of the money were to lower class load, buy textbooks, maintenance of buildings, teachers aids, paper supplies, teacher salaries, special programs such as art, music and language. The board members said they would like to know where the money for the administrators goes and what they do to earn it. The Region's Spring Training session will be held May 6. The board members suggested that subjects for this session include PTA finances and fundraising, com-mission programs, public relations and current and critical issues. Those who should plan to attend this training session include the incoming PTA presidents, president-elect- s, and principals. Helen Hatch, region president, reported that 44,291 volunteer hours had been donated to Alpine School District schools by PTA workers since June. In the superintendent's meeting with the local PTA presidents, he reported that final approval of plans had been made for the new Lehi Junior High School and bids would probably be awarded the first part of May. The school is expected to cost about $7.3 million. Bids for the new elementary school in Orem are to come in the latter part of March, he said. He also told the group that a suggestion had been made to the school board to have the Orchard Elementary School go into an extended year. The board is to take action on this suggestion in March. The superintendent also noted that the Alpine graduation requirements differed from the state requirements in the area of fine arts and foreign language. He said they were asking for a waiver from the State Board of Education to keep the local requirements. Dr. Cox said that the board would change the method of selecting teachers to go to the new junior high school in Orem. Teachers will be given the opportunity to volunteer to change schools. He explained that a controversy arose at the last board meeting over the way the teachers were being chosen to go to the new school. A local unit president asked Dr, Cox how the school district could get rid of a bad teacher. He said that parents should submit complaints in writing and specifics must be given. He stated that teachers have appeal rights and the district must be able to produce proof in order to get rid of a teacher. He added that it has been done and in recent weeks the district has been able to let some problem teachers go. Another question was raised regarding retaliation by a teacher when a child's parents have com-plained. Should this occur, Dr. Cox said that parents should give a' written report immediately to the principal or to the principal's supervisor. $JlcaBant (Sroue Icutcui ISSN No. U.S.P.S. No. 11 South Main Pleasant (irove, L'tah X4l)fi2 Published weekly except for Thanksgiving and Christmas by Newtah. Inc. Telephone Numbers Advertising & Circulation. News Publisher Brett R. Bezant Editors Marc Haddock Marcella Walker Subscription price $12" per year Second class postage paid at Pleasant Grove Post Office Poslmasler: Send address changes lo P.O. Bnx 7. American Kork. Utah W0O3 Lynn Wilson Tamales French's Potatoes g pacl Scalloped or Au Gratin 1 Ccrl Buddig T. V. 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