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Opinion THE SHERIDAN Press Saturday, Dysfunction helps in California This is about the time of year when college applicants find out whether they made the cut. So it’s too late for any helpful advice this year. But if you didn’t get accepted this time by the college of your dreams, I have a suggestion as to how you can improve your chances next year. First, forget about Harvard and send your application to the University of California’s San Diego campus. The colleges in the University of California system are theoretically subject to Proposition 209, which was passed by the state’s voters with a husky majority a couple of years ago. This initiative, which now has the force of law in California and has been upheld by the state’s Supreme Court, forbids any consideration of race as a factor in admission to the colleges in the system. But anybody who thinks the administrators of the University of California are going to be thwarted by any such trifling consideration as the will of the people underrates the ingenuity of these obstinate liberals. On many California campuses, officials at first tried simply disregarding the law — a strategy brusquely rejected by the courts. Then they decided to give extra “points” to applicants from low-income backgrounds, naively assuming this would be tantamount to giving extra points to black applicants. But it soon turned out that there were plenty of bright applicants from Asian and Caucasian families that qualified as “low-income,” so that idea had to be abandoned. In desperation, top officials are now proposing to scrap altogether the SAT — the test of a student’s likely performance in college that has long been the cornerstone of all evaluations. Meanwhile, the eight campuses in the U.C. system have been instructed to consider, in addition to academic achievement and family income, such other factors as family education, school environment, community service, talents, and leadership. Most of these have long been regarded as legitimate factors in evaluating a student’s overall qualifications, but the various colleges in the system can and do give them different emphases. Last month the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that U.C. San Diego had been remarkably innovative in discovering favorable factors in its applicants’ resumes. To be sure, SAT scores, a high grade-point average and excellence in challenging courses are still critical. And being an Eagle Scout, a team captain or student body president helps a lot, too. But beware if one or both of your parents attended college — an applicant gets up to 300 extra points for being the first generation in his or her family to attend college, though it’s hard to see why a student should be penalized for having college-educated parents. Then there was the applicant who got 250 points for disclosing in his application essay that he suffered from clinical depression and was on Prozac. Even more persuasive was the case of a student with a fine academic record and membership in the student senate. He earned an added 150 points because his family income was only $26,000 in 2001. But what really put him over the top was the disclosure in his essay that his parents were divorced and that he suffers from a neurological disorder that affects his ability to learn. The point is not that such students don’t deserve credit for overcoming personal disabilities. But have they earned the right to shoulder aside other applicants who don’t qualify for those all-important extra points? Woe betide the student whose parents are happily married, went to college themselves, and earn too much to rate as “low-income.” Pity the poor wretch who has no psychological or neurological disorder to confess to in her essay. The guidelines for applying to U.C. San Diego are clear: Come from a dysfunctional family, preferably below the poverty line; suffer from some learning disability, even if it’s only dyslexia; and make sure that nobody else in your extended family has ever been to college. Your academic record and extracurricular achievements will still be important, but you’ll beat the competition with all those extra points. William Rusher is a Distinguished Fellow of the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy. Copyright 2002, Newspaper Enterprise Association. E William Rusher Columnist Letters Dinner and data on PK Lane agenda Sunday Editor: Those outdoorsmen and -women in Sheridan County and the surrounding area who have joined together to fight the denial of access to our state land and the Big Horn Mountains via the Soldier Creek road are going to have a unique opportunity. They can visit firsthand with a county commissioner from another county who has been invited and accepted an invitation to attend the spaghetti dinner get together Sunday night. As most of you are aware, the Citizens for Public Access which is made up of small ranchers, sportsmen and -women and concerned citizens who oppose the Forbes attempt to shut down public access to Soldier Creek Road and their resulting lawsuit against sportsmen, have planned an informal spaghetti dinner Sunday, April 28. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. at the Golden Steer in Sheridan. I have been informed that donations are being accepted to offset the cost of the dinner, but the emphasis will be on updating people on the lawsuit filed by Forbes, meeting with those politicians who are commit- I have no idea what I’m going to write about today. My thoughts are no more settled than this crazy weather. In fact, I think I have been referred to as crazy too! I’ve been keeping busy, hoping to get some outside work done if the weather ever settles. Last week we had a wonderful retirement party at the Senior Center for Josie Garriott, who was the dispatcher there for many years. We had beautiful flowers, balloons, and the cooks baked and did a beautiful job decorating the cakes. Then the staff had a fun party for her that night, so hopefully we gave her a good “sendoff”! Monday, the cooks and office staff put on a delicious breakfast for the Center volunteers. It was terrific! Not only was it delicious, but also everyone was so cheerful and happy you’d never guess how early they all had to get up. The last I heard, 135 signed the guest list. Silver Threads Mary Kraft Then the cooks turned around and prepared lunch for the many who came to the Center as well as the home-delivered meals. So thank you ladies, you’re the greatest!! I love the Senior Center. I don’t know what I’d do without it. I call it my home away from home, and I know many others who feel the same way. Wish it had been here when my parents were alive. We all hope we will be able to care for ourselves up to our last breath, but if not, then it is wonderful to know we have the Center with all its programs to help us and our families. Not only the meals and minibuses, but Day Break, Outreach, Homecare, HUD Housing, Family Caregiver Services and Chore Service. I just hope I haven’t left something out. All these great services are provided through the Center. Do you realize we couldn’t provide all these things if it wasn’t for the optional 1 percent sales tax? ted to public access, finding out about similar public access attempts to shut off the public in other places in the state and to hear about a new Wyoming law which forbids and penalizes those who put illegal signs on public lands and public roads. As an added treat, Sheridan County citizens will have the opportunity to listen to what can be done to retain or gain public access when citizens have county commissioners willing to work with their constituents to stop these road closures. Sheridan County is unfortunate to have commissioners and a Forest Service who have left the public out to dry with the financial burden to fight for themselves, but after attending this meeting, Sheridan County citizens will find that this is not true of all county commissioners throughout the state. I am looking forward to attending this meeting. To the many who have requested, “Public Access to Public Lands” bumper stickers, I will have some available to give out. Mark your calendars — this Sunday, 6 p.m. at the Golden Steer for a relaxing spaghetti dinner and meeting with good company and good speakers. John Jolley Consulting editor, Grassroots Advocate, Casper In fact, we wouldn’t have a Senior Center if it hadn’t been for the sales tax. Also, the new addition to the courthouse, mental health, public health, the Advocacy and Resource Center, civil defense, the downtown fire station and I’m sure many more worthwhile projects have not only been made possible by this tax, but are provided operating money each year. I consider it a very painless way of making this one of the finest towns in Wyoming! I just hope we will always have the funds to continue with all these wonderful programs. Evidently my rotten squirrels overheard me talking to my “across the back fence” neighbor Bob about all these programs, because this morning when I looked out in my back yard here was a big sign, “Vote for the 1 percent Sales Tax, we need more peanuts”! I guess I’d best bring this to an end and let you know of the activities that are planned at the Senior Center in May. No matter how “old or young” you may be, we wish you a happy Older Americans Month! Hope to see you for lunch soon either at the Senior Center or Heritage Towers! WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 – MOVIE, “THE SEARCHERS.” One of my favorite Westerns, and I hope yours, stars John Wayne as a man searching for his niece, who was stolen in an Indian raid. Mr. Wayne’s son, Patrick, is also featured in the film. The movie will start at 12:30 p.m. in the Little Horn Room. Refreshments will be served. FRIDAY, MAY 3 – MEADOWLARK CHOIR. The children and their director, Mary Lee Garber, will be singing for us in the dining room at noon. It is always a treat to have musical groups from the MALLARD FILMORE by Bruce Tinsley 4 April 27, 2002 We need to help our Earth every day Editor: Around the world, every day is Earth Day. We need to help the Earth by keeping it clean. Please help the Earth by picking up garbage and please do not litter. Justin Smith Sheridan Six years old Construction crews should fill in holes Editor: Whoever is doing the road construction from the Big Horn Y to Big Horn should have, as their last chore of the day, an obligation to see that all the holes that remain from their cross-the-road ditches are filled in and graded, instead of leaving them to damage and, in some cases, disable vehicles traveling the road at night. They put up some signs that say “bump,” but “bump” does not come close to describing the holes that are in the road. William L. Scofield Sheridan Senior Center demonstrates how far a penny can go Address The Press Write: The Sheridan Press, Box 2006, Sheridan, WY 82801 Letters must be signed and include the address and telephone number of the author, and are used for verification only. Unsigned letters will not be printed. Letters should not exceed 400 words. Letters are edited for length, taste and possible libelous material. E-mail to steve@thesheridanpress.com elementary schools entertain. Bingo will be played Thursday, May 2. SUNDAY, MAY 5 – CINCO DE MAYO. In honor of the traditional Mexican celebration, Cinco de Mayo, John Norwash will be playing “South of the Border” musical selections in the dining room after lunch. FRIDAY, MAY 10 – THE AFRICAN MARIMBA BAND. It is so exciting to have this group of talented high school musicians back with us — we really enjoyed their concert last year. You can enjoy the music of this band under the direction of Doug Moore in the dining room at noon. SATURDAY, MAY 11 – THE SHERIDAN COUNTY CHILDREN’S CHORALE. The Center is delighted to welcome this talented group of youngsters and their director, Tami Davis. Their performance will start at noon in the dining room. SUNDAY, MAY 12 – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY. The Center is serving a delicious meal: chicken dijon, duchess potatoes, peas and mushrooms, and strawberry poke cake. Bring your family and friends and join us for lunch. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 – THE JUNIOR HIGH CHOIR. We are happy to welcome the choir and its director, Loy Harding. It will be singing in the dining room at noon. MONDAY, MAY 27 – MEMORIAL DAY. Flags and patriotic music will be featured today in honor of the men and women who fought and died for our country. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 – HAZEL BLACK will be playing the piano during lunch. FRIDAY, MAY 31 – IT IS DANCE TIME AGAIN. THE GERMAN BAND is going to play for our dancing and/or listening enjoyment at 12:30 p.m. in the dining room. Bingo will be played Thursday, May 30. Please check the paper and listen to the radio for additional activities and trips that are not confirmed at this time.
People THE SHERIDAN Press Saturday, Weekly Calendar SUNDAY Joy Junction Children's Church — 10 a.m.-noon, YMCA, 417 N. Jefferson, 672- 8145. Big Horn Historical Society — 1 p.m., Big Horn Woman's Club. MONDAY Drum and Bugle Corps — 7 p.m., American Legion (moves to Thursday in May). Pathway Weight Management Support Group — 5:15 p.m., Sheridan Center Inn. Patchwork women's barbershop (fourpart harmony) singing group — 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church (674-6109). American Legion Pinochle — 7 p.m., 137 N. Brooks. TUESDAY Sheridan Lions Club — 12:10 p.m., Golden Steer. First and third Tuesdays only during June, July and August. Creative Fiber Guild/Tuesday Threaders — 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call Pam Rapp at 674-9845 for meeting location. Women in Transition — noon, Women's Center. TOPS #149 — 12:30 p.m., 834 Delphi. For information, call Sue Harris at 674- 7105. Visitors welcome. Immunization Clinic — 1:30-4:30 p.m., Sheridan County Health Services, 41 W. Whitney. Call for appointment. COPE Bereavement Support Group — 2 p.m., Golden Steer. Contact Judy Olson, 672-3336. Divorce and Separation Recovery Group — 5:30 p.m., Sheridan House Youth Project, 335 E. Fifth Street. Evening Line Dance Class — 7 p.m., Sheridan Senior Citizens Center. All ages welcome. Legion Club Cribbage — 7 p.m., Legion Club. Senior Menu SUNDAY — Honey glazed ham, golden potatoes, Francais vegetables, cucumber and tomato salad, bun, peanut butter bar. MONDAY — Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, beet salad, hot roll, gingerbread with topping. TUESDAY — Chicken noodle soup, egg salad sandwich, Jell-O salad, butterscotch bar. WEDNESDAY — Meatballs with gravy, whipped potatoes, baby carrots, roll, marble cake and ice cream. HERITAGE TOWERS — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed cabbage, whole wheat roll, chocolate cake and ice cream. THURSDAY — Pork cutlets, dressing with gravy, apple salad, cheese biscuits, peanut butter fingers. FRIDAY — Beef tips over mashed potatoes, peas, roll, fruit cup. SATURDAY — Turkey noodle casserole, broccoli, tropical fruit, whole wheat roll, spice cake. Oxygen & Medical Equipment Your first choice for quality home oxygen systems. Tom Rice 674-6354 Debbie Rice PROUD TO BE THE ONLY LOCALLY OWNED CHOICE Win 5 Days in Mexico at the Blue Bay Getaway in Puerto Vallerta Celebration & Drawing May 4th @ Pablo’s Sponsored by & Sign Ups at: Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant Wyoming Pools & Spas The Travel Zone Must be 18 years or older to enter Must be present to win Tai Chi practice — 6:30-8 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church. All levels welcome. For information, call 673-1288. Offered by the Alliance of Healing Arts. Free Y Personal Fitness Classes for Adults, Seniors and Youth (sixth grade and older) — Eight time slots offered. Call 674- 7488 to sign up for a class. May join in at any time. YMCA Bible Study — 6:30 p.m., 674- 7494. WEDNESDAY Holy Name Council of Catholic Women — noon, Holy Name Parish Hall, 674-6088. Past Matrons of Friendship — 6 p.m., dinner meeting. Call 674-6320 for location. Sheridan County Republican Women — 6 p.m., Golden Steer. Guest speaker, Jolene Olson of Literacy Volunteers of America. Sheridan Jaycees — 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles, 850 N. Main St. "Among Friends" — Singles club. For details, call Shanna Hays at 672-3297. Bingo at American Legion — 6:30 p.m. at the Post at 137 N. Brooks, 674-7082. Parenting Skills — 9:30-11 a.m., Child Development Center (conference room), 345 Linden Ave. This schedule changes. Call 672-6610 for appointment time. THURSDAY Sheridan County Democratic Party — 7 p.m., Sheridan Senior Citizens Center. LOSS, Lbs. Off Support System — 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 672- 8748. Visitors welcome. Kiwanis Club — noon, Golden Steer. Blood Pressure Clinic — 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sheridan County Community Health Services, 41 W. Whitney. Line dancing class — 1 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St. Story Woman's Club — 1:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. EVERY MONDAY LUNCH SPECIAL 2 for 1 Homemade Soup & Sandwich! That’s Right! Two for the price of One! FAMOUS FINE DINING Life Is For Thriving (LIFT), cancer support group — 3:30-5 p.m., Little Horn Room in the Sheridan Senior Center. Bald Mountain LEA #10 — 7:30 p.m., IOOF Hall. Mason Lodge #8 — 7:30 p.m., Masonic Building. 47 Club —11:30 a.m., Holiday Inn Appaloosa Room. Sheridan County Retired School Employees (SCRSE) — noon, Trail's End Restaurant. Brundage Homemakers Club — noon, Holiday Inn. Sheridan Breast Cancer Support Group — 5:30-7 p.m. at the YMCA Whitney Room. Free Y Personal Fitness Classes for Adults, Seniors and Youth (sixth grade and older) — Eight time slots offered. Call 674- 7488 to sign up for a class. May join in at any time. FRIDAY Survivors Offer Support (SOS) — 10 a.m., Sheridan Senior Center. Immunization Clinic — 10 a.m.- noon, 41 W. Whitney. Call for appointment. Rotary Club — 12:10 p.m., Historic Sheridan Inn. Hospital Auxiliary — 1:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital (conference room). Singles Support Group — 7 p.m., Sunrise Assembly of God Church. VFW #1560 — 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 758 Broadway. SATURDAY Insulin Users Group — 9 a.m., Memorial Hospital, Conference Room B. For information, call Janet Swift at 672-1193. Eagles #186 Bingo — 6 p.m., Early Bird, 6:30 p.m., Main Bingo. Two $500 jackpots and one $1,000 pick-7. Press requests calendar updates Organizations that do not meet during the summer months are asked to contact the Press. Meeting announcements will continue to be published unless the Press is notified. Items for the weekly calendar are due at The Sheridan Press office before noon Thursday for Saturday publication. Changes must meet the same deadline. There is no charge for calendar listings. The Press would appreciate anyone with knowledge of a listing which no longer takes place to contact Janet at 672-2431. 674-9334 • 2071 N. Main OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK NEWS FROM THE COP SHOP FLEE OR ATTEMPT TO ELUDE Sec. 16-6 State Statute 31-5-225(A) Any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring his vehicle to a stop who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police vehicle, when given visual or audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop, is guilty of a misdemeanor. The signal given by a police officer may be by hand, voice, emergency light or siren. The officer giving the signal shall be in uniform, displaying his badge of office, and his vehicle shall be appropriately marked showing it to be an official police vehicle. Fines could be up to $1750 and 90 days in jail or both. This Community Service is brought to you by The Sheridan Press & the Sheridan Police Department For more information about this ordinance Call: Chief Vince Yardas, Capt. Tom Walker, or Al Schutte – CSO 672-2413 or visit www.sheridanpolice.com Memorial Hospital's annual volunteer appreciation luncheon set a record Thursday with more than 100 people attending the event at the Sheridan Country Club, according to Volunteer Coordinator Stella Montano. The luncheon, in conjunction with National Volunteer Appreciation Week this week, was to show appreciation for all that volunteers do for the hospital, she added. "Volunteers play a myriad of different roles at the hospital," she said. Last year more than 140 volunteers gave more than 7,000 hours of their time, she continued. Volunteers deliver hospital mail each day, work in the gift shop, coordinate the 5-year-olds’ birthday party, help with the annual Health Fair and associated blood draws, sit with family members in the surgical waiting room, escort patients to different areas of the hospital, work as hospice volunteers, perform various clerical tasks and "provide other services too numerous to mention," Montano said. Other volunteers are members of the Hospital Auxiliary, whose members work in the Gift Shop and coordinate the annual Trees of Love program during the holiday season to raise funds to bene- ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 5 April 27, 2002 Hospital reports record turnout at luncheon Stella Montano fit the hospital. Montano said the Auxiliary at its annual board luncheon in February presented the hospital and the Sheridan County Memorial Hospital Foundation with donations exceeding $20,000. "Hospital volunteers need not belong to the auxiliary, but membership is encouraged," Montano added. Entertainment during Thursday's luncheon was provided by members of the hospital's Health Information and Records Department, who sang a medley of patriotic songs. They dressed for the event in a variety of red, white and blue costumes, depicting Uncle Sam, the Statue of Liberty, members of the armed forces, firefighters, police officers and medical personnel. Montano said the group was also the featured entertainment for VA Medical Center volunteers who gathered at the Holiday Inn later Thursday. She said volunteers at the hospital range from high school students to individuals in their 90s, and while many are individuals, others volunteer as part of a group such as Three Peaks Christian School students, representatives of the American Association of Retired Persons and missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Montano added the hospital is always looking for more volunteers to help out with a variety of hospital activities and tasks. Anyone interested in becoming a hospital volunteer is asked to call her at 672-1198. Boy Scouts plan to retire flags E-la-ka-wee District Boy Scouts will have the annual Scout-o-rama May 11 at Kendrick Park. A flag-retiring ceremony will be part of the event. People who have flags they wish to retire are asked to contact 673- 1934 and leave their name and telephone number. Calls will be returned and arrangements made for the flags to be picked up. Center Point Credit Services Need the upper hand! Here’s a start we can help rebuild your credit offering debt consolidation, mortgage, personal and car loans. Call 1-866-718-3054 Center Point Credit Services SOLDIER CREEK TRAIL/PK LANE The Citizens for Public Access (CPA) are asking for your continued financial support in the ongoing legal battle to keep this hiking and horseback route open and accessible for everyone. This historic trail, built in the early 1890’s entirely on public domain lands, provides access into the Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming State Lands, and BLM Lands. Although the trail has been used continuously by the general public since it was built, the trail was in danger of being lost to the general public forever, prior to our legal efforts. Legal depositions have been completed by all parties, and we are now awaiting a court decision regarding the intervenor status of the 4 other individuals (including three rancher) and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation to join in the Public Lawsuit vs. The Forbes Family. The CPA is hosting an informational meeting and dinner, Sunday, April 28th, 6pm, Golden Steer Restaurant. All interested individuals are invited to attend including; our sitting County Commissioners, Commission Candidates, USFS, BLM, Access and WY G & F Dept. The Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) has agreed to help the CPA in this legal fight, but we need more local financial support. If you have not contributed, please consider doing so now. If you have already contributed and are able to help us more, we would appreciate it. Legal proceedings are very expensive, but there was no alternative. We are fighting to insure continued public access to our public lands. Make your check payable to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation and mail it to: PO Box 6126, Sheridan, WY 82801. (note Soldier Creek Trail or PK Lane on your check memo line) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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