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Lincoln Journal Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • 4

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Lincoln, Nebraska
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1. Mfllli to Jf It I nil imri cL'r'h I far 1HE141 iitf III 11 v. BIS tt 1 II AW Blue Fab, ridden by Mike Zlegler, gets left in the starting gate as It's My Lucky Day, No. 10, at right, ridden by Jerry Jewell, takes the lead in the second race. The race was won by Shotgun Boss ridden by Don pr azier.

And ihefiTi a a tss ztr There are two worlds in thoroughbred horse racing. Most of us view the sport from the grandstand. We see sleek, spirited horses running around the track with jockeys outfitted in colorful silks. We place our bets and then go home a winner or loser. There's another world, too, away from the grandstand.

Horses get Girths and saddle pads await their next ride. walked, groomed and massaged in 4 JVJ 1 work to make sure their horses are in good condition for the next race. Wf" 1 Jockeys spend their time between i races reading, watching television 1 jril or taking care of their equipment, i i Iff iff 4. TV A bridle and a set of blinkers hang from a starting gate. Fans shield their eyes and strain to see the start as the sun sets on the fourth race.

It's all part of thoroughbred horse racing at State Fair Park, which opened a 39-day stand Friday. The weather was ideal and more of the same is promised Saturday. Thousands of fans are expected and they won't be disappointed. The stables are full, the jockeys are outfitted in their finery and the track Is in good shape. All a fan needs now is some horse sense and a winning ticket.

PhotoJournal by Robert Becker See story on race. Page 13. Harold Fraser of Middleton, Idaho, slaps flies off of his horse, Archie Bo, who is getting a water massage to keep his legs in good shape. Jockeys Armando Martinez, left, and Dennis Baxter sit in front of two television sets and buckets of ice water between races. Riders wash their faces with the ice water after each race.

3 riEDRASKALIUCOLtl Animal-treatment program offered to schools CMH YOU HEME? A Bird Singing Child Playing Gentle Rain Friends Conversation Church Sermon Does it seem like you can hear but can't understand? Our staff audiologist will conduct FREE hearing evaluations September 17th 18th and 19th. Call today for an appointment for yourself or someone you love. FREE PARKING WKEELCHAIB RAMP terial and use it effectively. All materials are designed for specific age and grade levels. The program is being provided at no charge to city and county school districts, he said.

Each dollar donated for the program through the Capital Humane Society will be matched by the National Association for the Advancement of Humane Education, a division of the Humane Society of the United States. Interested school districts or teachers can obtain more information about participating in the Adopt-A-Teacher program by calling Downey at 477-7722. Lincoln and Lancaster County school children will read interesting animal sto- rles while learning about the humane treatment of animals under a new pro- gram sponsored in select classrooms by the Capital Humane Society. As part of its new Adopt-A-Teacher program, the Capital Humane Society is sponsoring distribution of the KINO News, said Bob Downey, executive di- rector. The publication includes stories about animals and lessons in science, health, math, art and social studies that relate to the humane treatment of ani- mats.

"This innovative approach to reaching schoolchildren about the proper treatment of animals goes a long way toward meeting our organization's goals of providing education and care for all living creatures," Downey sail Educators across the country have found that the program also fosters a love of reading among the children who participate, he said. Children in selected pilot classrooms win receive monthly issues of KIND News from September through May. Teachers will receive curriculum assistance to introduce the KIND News ma SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COUEGE in touch LINCOLN GRAND OPENING with the 1 iy I SPECIAL wyi hit annual David City Banner-Press sold by Jack, Betty Tarr at our new location 16th South Street (n.e. comer) To celebrate we are giving you Open SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1990 11 am. -4 p.m.

1 OFF ALL Find out more ctxxj your Community CoRsgst Displays and demos in 28 career areas "Hands-on" opportunities In training labs College admission Information Career Planning and Placement Center Student organizations Activities for Ih whole tarty! Thick rides Craft displays demos Health checks Auto and truck displays Computer demos Robotic fire hydrant Children's space odyssey Laser display General Registration Credit non-credit classes DRYCLEANING This Offer Good Thru 92490 at new location only. 1948 as news editor of The Ashland Gazette. He later worked at The Crete News and The York Republican before moving to David City to become news editor of The Peoples Banner. The Peoples Banner and The Butler County Press merged into The Banner-Press in 1951 Tarr later became a partner in The Banner-Press and bought controlling interest in the newspaper from AH. Morton in January 1970.

The Tarrs purchased the stock interest of other owners earlier this year and have been co-publishers of the paper. Tarr, a past president of the Nebraska Press Association and the Nebraska Press Advertising Service, is concluding a four-year term on the board of directors of the National Newspaper Association. DAVID CITY (AP) The Banner-Press of David City, a weekly newspaper in eastern Nebraska, has been sold to a couple who operate a Lincoln publishing company. Editor and Publisher Jack D. Tarr, 66, and his wife, Betty, 64, sold The Banner-Press to Zean and Marilyn Carney, effective Oct 1, Betty Tarr said Friday.

The purchase price was not disclosed The Tarrs plan to retire after 42 years in the newspaper business, Mrs. Tarr sail The newspaper has a paid circulation of 4,307 and distributes about 175 copies free, according to the 1990 Editor Publisher Yearbook. The Carneys operate Arbor Printing Co. in Lincoln and also publish The Waverly News, The Ashland Gazette and The Wahoo Newspaper. Tarr began his newspaper career in QUALITY DRY CLEANING DRAPES CURTAINS SHIRT LAUNDERING DOWN FILLED ITEMS LEATHERS SUEDES Plus: 4 Drawings Balloons 4 Give-aways 4 free paridng Refreshments Scuthsast community ccllsga 8800 -O" Lincoln.

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