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Opinion THE SHERIDAN Press Thursday, Letters Write to State Lands Office to get rid of signs along U.S. 14 Editor: Anyone wanting to get rid of the orange and black signs advertising “jerky and toilet” on U.S. Highway 14 west of Dayton near Steamboat Rock can write to: Fred Pannell, Appraisal Supervisor, Office of State Lands and Investments, 122 W. 25th St., Herschler Building, 3rd West, Cheyenne, WY 82002. Jaynie Spell Sheridan Thanks Press for article on young dancers Editor: First I’d like to thank The Sheridan Press for printing a well-written article about our son, Jordan Marzilli-Quintana, and his partner, Jessie Wyatt, who recently competed at the U.S. Amateur National Dance Championships in Minnesota, where they ranked fourth in the entire country! Speaking as Jordan’s parents and as both of the kids’ coaches, we were indeed proud to be the only people from Wyoming at such a prestigious event. Ballroom dancing has definitely swept the nation Forget the British; ‘The Birds’ are coming A year or so back it was pigeons. Before that, it was starlings. Now it’s starlings again. A Wyoming Avenue resident complained to Sheridan’s City Council this week about starlings in nearby trees dropping poop all over the place and generally converting her residence from a home into a king-size loo for birds. Pigeons have created the same kind of problems in downtown Sheridan. So far it’s just messy, but there’s a reason Hitchcock’s movie, “The Birds,” scared the daylights out of everybody in 1963 with its images of birds of all shapes and sizes attacking people. We can believe it could happen. I’m not anti-bird. I like most of them — from sparrows and finches and robins to the big birds of prey like hawks and eagles. I even have a sneaking respect for pigeons. Any creature smart enough and resourceful enough to adapt itself to not only live, but thrive in cities amid tall buildings and traffic rushes is Pat Blair Columnist deserving of our respect. But a lot of paleontologists say there is more than enough proof to convince them that birds are descendants of dinosaurs. Take a look at the robin singing its little feathered heart out in your back yard and think: T-rex. Doesn’t THAT just give you a whole new perspective on those creatures fluttering around the bird feeders and splashing in your bird bath! One of the problems with starlings, of course, is that they’re not native to the United States. They trace their ancestry back to Europe. The only reason they’re here at all is that, in the early 1890s, a society organized that apparently admired birds and Shakespeare (or maybe the other way around). That group, it seems, dedicated itself to introducing into America all of the birds mentioned in the works of Shakespeare. According to information on various Internet sites devoted to starlings (and there are a lot of them!), attempts were made as early as 1850 to introduce starlings in the Northeast and on the West Coast, but those were not successful. The Shakespeare group succeeded where others had failed. It imported approximately 100 starlings and set them free in New York City’s Central Park. The starlings, of course, didn’t stay there. With no natural enemies here to keep their numbers in check, they spread. And spread. And spread. Today starlings range from Alaska to Florida to northern Mexico, and — again according to the Internet — number in the 200 million range, all descended from those 100 birds imported in the 1890s. It was the population explosion of starlings in the United States that prompted passage of federal laws controlling the importation of alien birds. Sheridan, of course, is not alone in battling starlings — or pigeons. Shreveport, La., officials last month, after trying at least six or seven other methods of getting rid of the pesky birds in their city, hired a Texas-based company to try driving the birds away with gunshots. So far there are no reports on whether the effort has been successful. At last count, it appeared the score was city of Shreveport zilch, starlings several hundred. Sheridan city officials have tried in years past to bring the starlings (and pigeons) under control. Both problems still exist. Starlings and pigeons seem more than able to hold their own against anything we can throw at them. We should all be grateful the finches on our windowsills are not as big as T-rex. and is increasing in popularity as each year passes; this is exactly why we feel responsible to keep the community of Sheridan up to date on Jordan and Jessie’s progress as they continue to take the world of ballroom dance competitions by storm! Because of your article, we’ve had an enormous response from people in the community asking how they can help. We are currently in the process of raising funds for the kids, searching for sponsors, since the expenses involved with the sport tend to run extremely high, since all competitions are out of state, and professional costuming (which is required) is very expensive. My husband, Julio, and I, along with Jessie’s parents, L.E. and Dana Wyatt, are working diligently to raise the required funds in order for the kids to keep progressing in their dancing, grateful to the community for their continued support. If anyone is interested in sponsoring the kids at any one of a variety of levels, or if there are any questions, the number to our studio is 674-4061. Above all, both Jordan and Jessie take great pride in representing our little town each time they travel and compete. Our goal as parents and coaches is to keep the community informed, since we realize ballroom dancing has not swept through here — yet! And we are grateful each and every time the kids are in the newspaper, allowing the public to read all In hip and nonjudgmental California, Democrats are suddenly expressing shock over Arnold Schwarzenegger’s past sex life, his father’s politics, and the example that his movies may have set for the young. Sen. 0Dianne Feinstein expresses alarm over the fact that Arnold used ugly-looking military weapons in movies about military combat. Democrats are shocked, shocked. Voters ought to be disgusted, disgusted. With the state’s financial disasters and Californians fleeing to other states by the hundreds of thousands, you might think there might be something more serious to discuss than Schwarzenegger’s private life, his movies or his father’s politics. The old “lack of experience” game that politicians like to play against any newcomer doesn’t have quite as much weight any more, when you see what a monumental mess the experienced, lifelong politicians like Gov. Gray Davis have made. There could even be a lesson here for people in other states. When politicians talk about being “experienced,” the question should be asked: Experienced in doing what? In deceiving the public? Evading responsibility? Claiming credit for what happens that is good and blaming others for whatever happens that Address The Press Thomas Sowell Columnist Write: The Sheridan Press, Box 2006, Sheridan, WY 82801 Letters must be signed and include the address and telephone number of the author, which are used for verification only. Unsigned letters will not be printed. Letters should not exceed 400 words. Longer letters are printed at the discretion of The Sheridan Press. Letters are edited for length, taste, grammar, clarity and possible libelous material. E-mail to editor@thesheridanpress.com about these two gifted dancers who have such a great future before them, two Sheridan youths who are proud to represent such a fantastic place! Thank you. Julio and Suzanna Quintana Sheridan Non-natural food additives are dangerous Editor: It seems my research on cancer and other diseases is not worth even discussing! I write letters trying to stop chemicals in our food — man-made chemicals added to practically everything we eat. Food is sweetened and salted to sell, to make money! It is poison, man-made sweets, sugar and corn syrup, light and heavy fructose corn syrup. It’s added to food, it’s deadly, it’s dangerous, causing cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis. It’s poisoning people to the same extent as mad cow disease to cattle — it’s in our food. Putting anything in our food that is not natural is dangerous. When 20 out of 25 people in a hospital have cancer, heart disease and diabetes, the disease comes from our grocery store. is bad? Experience in spin or smoke and mirrors? Let’s not forget that the people who succeeded in creating the United States of America — against all odds — were not career politicians. Yet they succeeded not only in freeing the American Colonies from the control of the British Empire, they created a constitution that has enabled this to remain a free country for more than two centuries. There is no need to try to compare Arnold Schwarzenegger with the Founding Fathers. The California voters’ choice will be between him and a couple of hack politicians like Gov.Gray Davis and Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante. Polls have been bouncing around so much that it is hard to see how this election will turn out. And federal courts have been bouncing around so much that it is hard to know when the election will take place. The Voting Rights Act, designed to keep blacks from being denied the vote in the MALLARD FILMORE by Bruce Tinsley South decades ago, has now become a legal nightmare in California, where the approval of the U.S. Department of Justice is needed for this special election. But what about Arnold Schwarzenegger? What kind of governor would he be, if and when the feds allow a vote to take place? Everyone seems to be agreed that Arnold is no Ronald Reagan. Schwarzenegger is a social liberal on things like abortion but a fiscal conservative in the sense of knowing that you can’t drive businesses and productive citizens out of the state without seeing the taxes they pay leave with them. This is not rocket science but it might as well be as far as left coast politicians are concerned. The big problem is that, even if Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes governor, the state Legislature will still be in the hands of liberal-left Democrats, who think that they can impose all sorts of regulations, red tape and ever higher taxes on businesses and productive citizens without worrying about who will leave the state. What could a Gov. Schwarzenegger do about that? He could veto reckless spending bills and — more important — use the bully pulpit of his veto messages to educate the public to what is going on and to the fact that there is no free lunch. Although he would be stuck with 4 September 4, 2003 I opened up a can of salmon and threw it out, too salty — salt is too dangerous to eat. Salt cures all dead meat, salt cures any meat, salt in the human body starts its deadly descent. The blood veins, stomach, colon, prostate, all reproductive organs are a prime target. Sweets eaten with salt provide nourishment for cancer and tumors to grow. Just look at all the salt in our salmon, soups, chili, and canned meats. Sugar and corn fructose corn syrup are artificially made; man-made it’s the worst additive put in our food to sell. Our fruits and vegetables should be canned naturally, completely free of any chemicals, only water, no salt, no sweeteners, no coloring, no acid. Just look at all the government housing, complete apartments, institutions for the handicapped, crippled, mentally retarded people. It’s a visible example of our food that desperately needs some immediate attention. Sugar beets are planted and raised in the millions of tons, what for, what good are they? It’s even wrong to feed them to animals, let alone to humans. Dean Joslyn Sheridan Dems shocked, shocked by Arnold’s past antics filling out the remaining years of Gray Davis’ term, he would not be stuck with the current state Legislature for all that time, since there will be legislative elections during the governor’s term. Educating the voter might affect those elections. Some Republicans worry that California is in such a mess that there is little that anyone can do in three short years to turn things around, least of all a Republican governor with an overwhelmingly Democratic Legislature. Those Republicans who think like this would prefer to leave the Democrats in charge, to stew in their own juices and be left totally discredited when the next elections come around. It may be too close to call but I will vote for Arnold and hope for the best. To find out more about Thomas Sowell and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. His Web site is www.tsowell.com. COPYRIGHT 2003 CREATORS SYNDICATE INC.
People THE SHERIDAN Press Thursday, Even established landscapes can get by with less water I would like to expand on what can be done to cut back on the amount of water used in landscapes. Even if you already have a wellestablished landscape, you can substantially reduce water use by following some simple steps to make changes in your yard. First survey your yard and observe turf grass areas that are difficult to water and maintain. Areas that do not receive as much water as others may be good candidates for a change from turf to other plantings, such as low-water ground covers, shrubs or garden flowers. Steep slopes, especially those on south and west exposures, waste water through runoff and evaporation. These areas can be converted to ground covers that tolerate the exposure and thrive with less water than most turf grasses. They also are easier to maintain because you won't need to mow them. Study the normal foot traffic areas in your yard, including play areas for children and pets. These areas are best left in turf grasses that can take the wear. Other areas, however, can be converted to shrub borders, flower gardens and non-turf ground covers that use less water. Look for lawn areas that do poorly because of heavy shade from trees or structures. Rather than keep these areas in turf, plant alternative ground covers that tolerate the shade or, if the location is appropriate, install a patio or raised deck. Mark off unwanted turf areas with a string and stakes or a garden hose. Do not leave sharp angles or small strips that are difficult to water without overlapping into nonturf areas. Modify your sprinkling system so water is applied only to the turf you retain. In areas where you plan to use mulches, or if you are going to plant on a steep slope, leave the killed grass in place. The dead grass and its roots and runners help reduce soil erosion until the new planting is established. To improve appearance and SAVE UP TO 80% On Prescription Medicines For Free Information on Canadian Medicine, Call 1-866-590-0016 Or, for a Free Informational Brochure, Contact Dr. Roger Gingerich, M.D. P.O. Box 40 • Hamilton, IN 46742 www.northernrxplan.com Hit ‘em with a 2x4! In the Garden By Scott Hininger Sheridan County Extension Educator reduce future weed growth, cover the dead grass with about 5 inches of mulch, such as wood chips or bark chunks. Spot treat with glyphosate — such as Roundup or Keenup — any grass and weeds that sprout through the mulch. As the dead grass decays, it contributes organic matter to the soil. Native plants if well-mulched after the first year rarely need any supplemental moisture, except maybe in July and August. Drip systems can be a good way to water non-turf areas and reduce water use. Most are easy to install and modify. Drip irrigation kits are available at most garden centers. They allow you to water each plant separately. You can enlarge the system as plants grow or as new plants are added. Use drip systems to maintain constant moisture in the plant root zone. Do not use them to "water in" new plantings. New plantings need rapid, deep watering that is best done by hand. Once the soil has settled around a new plant, the drip system can maintain moisture. Low ground covers for hot, steep slopes include silver mound sage, buffalo grass, yellow ice plant, blue fescue, creeping juniper, low growing penstemon, creeping phlox, lavender-cotton, woolly thyme, prostrate speedwell. Plants for narrow planting strips include Carpathian harebell, lily-ofthe-valley, sweet woodruff, Japanese honeysuckle, creeping Oregon grape, periwinkle. Caution: These plants can be invasive if kept too moist. These are just some examples to consider, and remember to pick plants that are rated Zone 2, 3 or 4. At the Senior Center Here are the events scheduled next week at the Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St: ■ Tuesday — Sheridan Physical Therapy's topic for the month is Lower Back Pain. Program starts at 12:45 p.m. ■ Wednesday — Tour of Fort Phil Kearny and Story Park. Bus is filled. ■ Thursday — Wyoming Rehab, "Healthy You" presents information on occupational therapy. ■ Friday — Lindon Quinn from the Republican Women hosts a nonpartisan roundtable on realistic options to the rising cost of property taxes. Program begins at 12:30 p.m. Local news? Call The Sheridan Press at 672-2431. $3,000 WORTH OF ADVERTISING FOR $1,200? That’s the value you get when you take advantage of the Wyoming Press Association’s “2x4” network. For $1,200 you can get a 2-column wide by 4-inch deep ad placed in all 42 Wyoming newspapers, reaching more than 176,000 subscribers. Contact this newspaper to learn more about how you can join the list of advertisers who have successfully promoted their products and events through the “2x4” program. Courtesy photo/University of Wyoming LEADERSHIP TRAINING — Evelyn Ebzery of Sheridan, left, and Shawn Taylor, center, of Cheyenne work on a Leadership Wyoming class project with Shaun Andrikopoulos of Jackson during a recent orientation session at the University of Wyoming. Ebzery is among 40 Wyoming residents participating in this session of Leadership Wyoming, a Wyoming Heritage Foundation and UW program intended to provide participants with experience in trusteeship, issue awareness and leadership skills during the next nine months. Class members will participate in eight sessions totaling 180 hours of training in Laramie, Jackson, Gillette, Lander, Rock Springs, Cheyenne, Casper and Sheridan. Crisis-intervention training scheduled at A&R Center Crisis-intervention training starts Sept. 16 for individuals interested in volunteering at the Advocacy & Resource Center — formerly the Women's Center — in Sheridan. Training will be every Tuesday and Thursday evening through Oct. 14. More information is available from the Center, 672-7471. Topics covered during training will include domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, working with disenfranchised populations, animal abuse, listening skills and local resources. The Advocacy & Resource Center exists to empower people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of violence, according to Executive Director Charlotte Jenkins. People Briefs Goal is to provide volunteers with the skills needed to be on the Center's crisis line, Jenkins said. Volunteers choose the number of evenings and/or weekends each month they would be available to answer calls and assist individuals. Training sessions are at the Advocacy & Resource Center, 136 Coffeen Ave. Insulin Users meet The Sheridan Insulin Users Group will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Sheridan Palace, 138 N. Main St. in downtown Sheridan. The focus of the meeting will be fall recipes to share. Meetings are for individuals who manage their diabetes through daily insulin adjustments, along with their families. The meetings are for insulin users of any age and there is no charge to attend. Wallace on mend after fall NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran ‘‘60 Minutes’’ newsman Mike Wallace is on the mend after slipping on a jetty, falling and hitting his head while on vacation. Wallace walked away from the accident, which took place in mid- August in Martha’s Vineyard, but was later checked into a hospital for a few days for observation, CBS News spokesman Kevin Tedesco said Wednesday. Doctors pronounced Wallace healthy, but the correspondent said that ‘‘my hearing, memory and sight have suffered.’’ While recovering, the newsman participated in a panel discussion about ‘‘60 Minutes’’ at Fordham University Wednesday, and accepted a lifetime achievement award from the National Television Academy. He’s researching stories for the newsmagazine’s upcoming season and will begin conducting interviews next week, Tedesco said. Veterans Service officer visits Sheridan Friday Wyoming State Veterans Service Officer Barry D. Gasdek will be in Sheridan from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday to assist local veterans with claim forms, applications for awards and certificates and other matters relating to their military service. Gasdek will be in the main lobby, first floor, of the Sheridan County Courthouse. Reiki group meets Practitioners of reiki, a form of natural healing, are invited to an evening of reiki Wednesday at the Holistic Health Center, 90 S. Main, in Buffalo. The meeting is open to the public. Dr. Ray Leugers LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 5 September 4, 2003 Our family was overwhelmed with the outpouring of generosity and love from our community and friends following the death of Leo. Our thanks go out to all who brought food, sent cards, offered prayers, made calls, provided flowers, made donations, attended the service and offered help or assistance in any way. As we sadly put our loved one to rest, we felt your loving arms of compassion around us. God bless you all! The Family of Leo Schmaus Marcyes, Leo D., Jason, Gretchen Marta & Kirby Ostler and Children Jack & Carol Bailey, Sharon Richards LET’S TALK! Ready to quit tobacco? Donna J. Holst, MSW Most people who try to stop using tobacco (smoke, chew) are not successful on their own. The best success is achieved with systematic treatment plans designed to your specific situation. WE CAN HELP YOU QUIT SUCCESSFULLY WITH OUR: • Individualized assessment and treatment plan • Counseling support and encouragment • Teaching you new skills and behaviors • Correct use of medication and nicotine replacement • Preparation to prevent relapse and deal with difficult situations to continue your success Call for information or an appointment: Thank You New Faces Tanner Eugene Anderson Tanner Eugene Anderson was born Aug. 31, 2003, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County to Travis and Melodi Anderson of Sheridan. He weighed 8 pounds, 2.5 ounces. His grandparents are Richard and Julie Moline and Tom and Kathy Anderson, all of Sheridan. He joins a sister, Sidnee Anderson. Cuban band featured Tuesday at the WYO The seven-piece Valle Son will entertain Sheridan audiences with the traditional Son music of Cuba Tuesday at the WYO Theater. Performance is at 8 p.m., and tickets are on sale at the WYO Box Office. Prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. The group is from Vinales, a village in the tobacco-growing highlands of Pinar del Rio Province. Lazaro, one of the band's four core members, is the group's vocalist, backed by tight harmonies from the band, according to the WYO's newsletter, the Marquee. The group has a distinct instrumental sound flavored by Maribel, another of the core members, on the bassoon. Remaining core members are Livan on the saxophone and Livan's brother, Jesus, who plays rhythm guitar and acts as the group's manager. Other members of Valle Son are guitarist Pedro, string bass player Antonio and percussionist Royet. The group recorded its first album, "Son de Cuba," when it toured the Yukon in 2000. WE CAN HELP! Caring, Quality & Confidential Services For an Appointment Call: Piedmont Psychological Practice 425 W. Loucks • Sheridan 672-2468
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