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February 2015 NEWSLETTER . Professors Emeriti Club University of Utah No. 6 February 2015 Tim Chambless is an Associate porter and Hinckley intern coordinator, and Professor/Lecturer in the Department of Politi- now as a professor of a new class using the cal Science and the Academic Outreach Co- Legislature as a case study of state govern- ordinator for the Hinckley Institute of Politics ment today. at the U. Prior to teaching, he worked for Salt Lake He speaks frequently to community groups City Mayor Ted Wilson and Utah Governor and the news media on politics and govern- Scott Matheson, Congressman Wayne Owens ment. and U.S. Senator Frank Moss. He served over He has taught classes since 1987 in Ameri- 20 years as a volunteer citizen planner on the can National Government and Political Par- Salt Lake City Board of Adjustment and City ties, State and Local Government as well as Planning Commission. Law and Politics, Controversial Legal Issues Tim was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and Constitutional Law. and earned his B.A. at the University of For 15 years (1990-2005) he handled California–Santa Barbara, and his Mas- The Constitution telecourse that was seen Pertinent ter’s and Ph.D. at the University of Utah. statewide on KULC-TV (now KUEN). He wrote his thesis and dissertation on He is assisting former U.S. senator Bob investigative reporter Jack Anderson and Bennett with a unique student seminar Issues the Watergate scandal. focused on U.S. politics and government. Tim's wife Cathy teaches Public Admin- He has taught Osher Lifelong Learning in the istration and Disability Studies at the U. courses on campus (Current Events, Their daughter Dominique is a U under- Conspiracy Theories, Terrorism Law) Legislature graduate who now works for the United since 2007. Nations in Myanmar/Burma. This July 4th Since 1994 Tim has organized and led they will celebrate their daughter’s marriage. a unique one-week seminar to Washington, D.C. where his Son Ross and daughter-in-law Ikue last month gave Tim Hinckley Institute students have the nation’s capital as their and Cathy their first grandchild. Ross is a reporter for public classroom. 2015 is his 22nd consecutive year of planning radio KCPW-FM. During the past legislative session he pro- and leading this semnar. duced the weekly “Left, Right, and Center” program from the Tim has observed the Utah State Legislature for over four Capitol offices of now Speaker Greg Hughes, Senator Jim Da- decades – as an intern and city lobbyist, Channel 7 re- bakis, and U of U associate business dean Natalie Gochnour. Luncheon Menu Tuesday, March 10, 12:15 p.m, Union Building Saltair Room Reservations should arrive by mail to Gene Carr by March 3. See page 5 Three Berry Spinach Salad Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Supreme Sauce Roasted Red Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables Strawberry Roulade ... Cranberry Spritzer and Water Coffee and Tea Service Vegetarian Option: Portabello Napoleon Fruit Plate Option U of U Emeriti Hiking Group 2015 Schedule DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS IN THIS ISSUE, ONLY THE FIRST HALF OF THE HIKING SCHEDULE IS BEING PRINTED. THE SECOND HALF WILL APPEAR IN THE MARCH NEWSLETTER For hiking information: Suzanne Stensaas: [email protected] Bill Gray: [email protected] All hikes begin on Friday mornings, except during the extended trip to Capitol Reef. Details of time and meeting place will be sent by the trip leaders about a week ahead of time. Because they are sent to a list of many addresses they might end up in your ‘junk/spam’ folder: check there if you seem to be missing out. If a trip has to be canceled we reschedule for the following week if possible. It is always a courtesy to let the trip leader know if you plan to be on a hike – and they can inform you of any last minute changes. Date Place Leaders Rating Friday, February 20 Brighton to Solitude Snowshoe hike Bill & Sylvia Gray 2 Friday, March 13 Jordan River Parkway walk Bill & Ruth Ohlsen 1 Friday, March 20 City Creek Canyon Ernst Friedrich 1 Friday, April 3 BST Olympus Cove to Pete’s Rock Sheila & Marty Gelman 2 Friday, April 10! Dooly Knob, Antelope Island Kline Barney, Ramon Johnson 2 Friday, April 17 Dimple Dell Nina Johnston 1 Friday, May 1 Great Western Trail , Alexander Spring Dick Wunder 2-3 Friday, May 15 Miners Trail, Pinecrest Bill & Sylvia Gray 1 Friday, May 29 Diamond Fork Suzanne Stensaas 2 Friday, June 12 Rose Canyon! Jim King 2 Friday, June 26 Silver Lake (American Fork) Suzanne & Lotti 2-3 IN MEMORIAM Julia Kleinschmidt – President 801-599-8367 [email protected] Dennis Alexander – President-Elect 801-948-4053 Myra C. Dickson, spouse of [email protected] Don R. Dickson, Meteorology Jeff Paoletti – Secretary 801-272-5367 January 5, 2015 [email protected] Gene Carr – Treasurer 801-272-1272 Ernst G. Beier, Psychology, [email protected] January 17, 2015 Katherine Carr – Past President 801-272-1272 or cell 801-554-5041 [email protected] Michele Margetts – Special Activities Coordinator [email protected] 801-582-2806 Henry Wolking – Special Activities Coordinator cell 801-664-8147 [email protected] Byron Sims – Newsletter Editor 801-930-9133 [email protected] Ryck Luthi – Newsletter Distribution 801-532-6464 [email protected] Club website 2 Upcoming Special Activities Cinderella Utah Ballet ~ 3 April 2015, 7:30pm ~ Kingsbury Hall The Utah Ballet, the resident stu- dent company of the U of U’s De- partment of Ballet, will be present- ing the classic story of Cinderella for two nights only at Kingsbury Hall this coming April. This rags-to- riches fairy tale replete with a warm-hearted heroine, a charming prince, wicked stepmother, and ugly stepsisters is guaranteed to delight the child in all of us. As an additional treat, the Prokofiev score will be performed by the Utah Philharmonic. Order your tickets now for $10 (with $1 Club subsidy) by filling out the reservation form on page five. Tickets will be distributed at the March luncheon, or mailed at your request. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Theatre Dept. ~ 18 April 2015, 2:00pm ~ Babcock Theatre The students of the Musical Theatre Program, Department of Theatre, present as their spring of- fering this wickedly funny modern take on ancient Roman Plautine farce. Expect all your favorite stock characters from the frustrated young lovers to the senex who would block their romance to the clever slave who makes all things possible—in ex- change for his freedom. With a book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart (M*A*S*H) and music & lyrics by the great Stephen Sondheim, you should brace yourself for snappy tunes, witty lyrics, and clever fast-paced action! Tickets are available for us at half price – that's $9 (courtesy of the Theatre Dept. and with a further $1 Club subsidy) – and will be distributed at the April luncheon, or mailed at your request. Please fill out the reservation form on page five. Pioneer Theatre Company's season I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick “Unapologetically silly and…hilarious” The New York Times “You just can’t hate ‘I Hate Hamlet.’” L.A. Times Andrew Rally is on top of the world. He’s a big TV star, and has just moved into a ritzy apartment in Manhattan, so he can start rehearsals for his New York debut as Ham- Preview March 19 let. There’s only one problem—he hates Hamlet—and Available March 2 when the ghost of John Barrymore shows up to help him prepare for the role, he’s in for the ride of his life. Of interest to our theatergoers: The Anne Cullimore Decker, Honorary Emerita of Theatre, is appear- Music Man ing in The Crucible at PMT. She will be play- ing the important role of Rebecca Nurse. A REMINDER - Tickets for preview performances are FREE. Please don't forget to bring your UCard with you to the Pioneer Theatre Box Office. 4 FOR THE EVENTS BELOW: Make check(s) payable to U of U Professors Emeriti Club and return by March 3 to: Gene Carr, 5674 Ventnor Ave., Salt Lake City, UT 84121 CLIP HERE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cinderella ~ Utah Ballet ~ Kingsbury Hall ~ 3 April 2015, 7:30pm Name_________________________________________________ Phone________________ __ Full Address_________________________________________________ ZIP_____________ _ Number of tickets @ $10 ________ Total enclosed $___________ _ [ ] I will pick up my tickets at the March luncheon [ ] Please mail my tickets to me CLIP HERE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Babcock Theatre ~ 18 April 2015, 2:00pm Name_________________________________________________Oh, fiddlesticks! Phone________________ ... __ Full Address_________________________________________________ ZIP_____________ _ Number of tickets @ $9 ________ Total enclosed $___________ _ [ ] I will pick up my tickets at the April luncheon [ ] Please mail my tickets to me CLIP HERE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Luncheon Reservation Form Please mail to arrive no later than March 3, 2015 Luncheon is Tuesday, March 10, 12:15 p.m., Union Building Saltair Room Name ____________________________________Chicken______ Veggie Plate ____Fruit Plate____ Partner __________________________________ Chicken______ Veggie Plate ____Fruit Plate____ Guest(s) __________________________________Chicken______ Veggie Plate ____Fruit Plate____ Number attending @ $15.00 each ______ Luncheon total: $_________ Dues for 2014/15 $10.00/Single or $20.00/Couple Dues total: $_________ Make check payable to: Professors Emeriti Club. Total enclosed: $_________ Gene Carr Send to: 5674 Ventnor Ave. Salt Lake City UT 84121 5.
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