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Show Universal Microfilming Corp. B ox 2608 Salt Lako City, Utah 84110 0 Nephi, Juab County, Utah 84648, Thursday, October 14, 1971 Volume 62, Number 41 Vandalism Causes Damage, Delay at Elementary School Rod Carter, left, Utah Jaycee President, Vard White, Nephl Jaycee President, Samuel D. Winer, United States Jaycee Vice President, and Richard May, Nebo District Pres ident as they met Monday for a discussion of Jaycees alms and activities. Local Jaycees are sponsoring Deer Hunters Dance on Saturday. Officials Visit Nephi Jaycees Group Samuel D. Winer, United States Jaycee Vice President from West Virginia, and the Utah State President Rod Carter of Ogden, were in Nephi Monday October 11 to visit with a few of the Nephi Jaycees. Mr. Carter and Mr. Winer have been traveling throughout Utah for the past five days, visiting chapters in each community. Mr. Winer also was guest speaker at a District Meeting held in Orem Monday night, where Charles Mellor was sworn in as a new member of the Nephi Club. Last Saturday, the Nephi Jaycees painted playground equipment at the Juab District Elementary School. On October 16, Nephi will host the State Executive Committee for their It is to be held at monthly meeting. Rays Cafe The Jaycees also extend a welcome and invitation for everyone to attend the annual Deer Hunters Dance to be held at the Nephi Armory on October Music for the 16, starting at 9 p.m. dance will be furnished by Bona Brothers of Payson. Door prizes will include a Mini Kawasaki. Services Held at Manti for Mr. Munk Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 13 at Manti for Louis C. Munk, 85, father of two Nephi ladies: Mrs. J. Morris (Barbara) Lunt and Mrs. Howard (Mavis) Hansen. Mr. Munk died October 9 at his home in Manti, of natural causes. Bom November 3, 1885 at Manti, he was a so nof Ernest I. and Petrena Dom-gaar- d n Munk. He married Dagmar October 25, 1915 at Manti, and the marriage later was solemnized at the Manti Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da-y Saints. Mrs. Munk died January 24, 1971. Mr. Munk was a High Priest in the Manti South Ward, and had served in the Sunday School Superintendency at Centerfield and Gunnison LDS wards. He had been a devoted ward teacher. Survivors are 11 sons and daughters: Claine L. and Robert E. Munk, both of Manti; Max V., Donald W., and Mrs. Roger (DeEtte) Nelson, all of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Howard (Mavis) Hansen and Mrs. J. Morris (Barbara) Lunt, both of Nephi; Mrs. Frank (Betty) Hardy, Ephraim; Luella Jorgensen, Redmond; Mrs. Hal (Charlene) Seeley, Richfield. Also surviving are 54 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, a sister and brother: Mrs. Orpha M. Carlson. Manti and Leo D. Munk, Salt Lake City. Burial was at Manti City Cemetery. Mor-tense- Commissioners, Clerk to Attend USU Homecoming County Commissioners Day State University has been scheduled for October 16, Homecoming Day. The commissioners, county clerks and wives have been invited by President Glen L. Taggart to be guests of the University for the day, according to Dr. C. Dennis Funk, Associate Director, USU Extension Services. Mr. Funk said the extension county agents and area coordinators who work closely with the commissioners will participate with them at the University for the Commissioners Day activities. All three Juab County Commissioners: Alton S. Gadd, Richard G. Foote and R. Theo Westring, and County Clerk Earl Warner plan to attend the activities. The officials will participate in a meeting of the Utah Association of Counties. As guests of the University, the commissioners and wives will enjoy the annual Homecoming parade, a smorgasbord in the University Center, and the Homecoming football game between USU and Memphis State University. Logan at Utah 'Many a slip ... The old adage stated Theres many a slip twixt the cup and the lip. This Is very true! Last week we contacted the Juab High School for names of Individuals going to the Teen-Ag- e Traffic Conference. These were readily supplied . . . and the next day a phone call from the school made a change! Somewhere along the line, on our end or theirs, a name was changed which should have not have been! Barring proof, we have to take the blame. We regret greatly that the name of Michael Carter was omitted. Michael and Walter Pew attended the conference on Thursday. Michael Is son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter of NephL We regret any emparassment caused to Michael, his parents, or school offlcl-- w. Dr. Nelson Jones Opens Dental Office Dr. Nelson L. Jones has announced the opening of offices in conjunction with Dr. Preston L. Jones and Dr. Larry Lofthouse at 30 South Main. Dr. Jones recently was released from the United States Army after serving for three years in the Army Dental Corps in Italy. He held the rank of Captain during this time. Dr. Jones attended the University of Utah and Brigham Young University and was graduated from the University of Washington at Seattle in 1968 with a Dcotor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. He and Mrs. Jones are parents of three children. Mrs. Jones is the former Lucy Jo Harwood of Lakeshore. They are making their home at 470 East Fourth North in Nephi. A beautification project at the Juab District Elementary School received a kick backward Monday night, when vandalism forced delay in planting of Fourteen sprinkler heads shrubbery. were deliberately kicked, and broken off of the plastic pipe being used to irrigate the planting areas at the south of the new building. Nephl City Chief of Police Jack Brough and District Superintendent of Schools Ralph W. Menlove concurred that upwards of $100.00 expense was caused by the vandalism, which possibly could have entertained an unthinking individual or two for a matter of minutes. Menlove pointed out the last in many acts of vandalism at the school in recent weeks. Superintendent that this is On one recent occasion, several cigarettes were left burning on a rug in the new building, and other petty acts have caused concern during the final weeks on construction and since the opening of school, SupL Menlove pointed out Members of the Nephi Jaycees had a work project at the school on Saturday, and Supt. Menlove expressed appreciation for the painting of the playground equipment by this group. Juab County and Nephi City also cooperated in the installation of playgrround blacktopping and several baskets were installed for recreational activities at the school. Colorful basketball nets were placed on the new basketball standards. The nets are a combination paint job so that they may be easily In the past, nets have reidentified. mained on outdoor courts only a matter of ten days to two weeks Supt Menlove pointed out, and the painting of the nets is an effort to prevent stealing of the nets, and identification marks for the parents in case Junior brings one home. We deeply regret the vandalism Supt Menlove stated, and we hope that parents and students will realize that such deliberate breakage as this costs Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer money to make the replacements. We invite parents to become more aware of where their children are, and what they are doing to prevent further vandalism that could lead to arrests and embarassing publicity and possible fines and sentences. Kevin Garrett Wins Zone Punt, Pass, Kick Contest Kevin Garrett, 11, of Nephi, took first place at the zone competition of the Punt, Pass and Kick contest, held recently at Price, Utah. Kevin took first place against stiff competition. He competed with several hundred other boys from several other Southern Utah towns, including Richfield, St. George and Cedar City. The young football player now will go to the district finals to be held at Derks Field in Salt Lake City. The finals will be on Saturday, October 16. Kevin is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Garrett of Nephi. Ford-sponsor- THE TRADITIONAL HANDSHAKE and best wishes for a successful year are extended to Kiwanis President Sheri ' Ferre, center by Lieutenant Governor John Parkin, right, as outgoing president Lynn Brough, left, approver Kiwanis New Officers Are Installed In installation ceremonies being conducted Wednesday evening, Sheri D. Ferre became president of the Kiwanis Club of Nephi. He suceeds J. Lynn Brough in the position. Installed as vice president was Lynn J. Esplin, with Vinton G. Steiner continuing as secretary-treasurer- -, Directors installed include Mr. Brough as immediate past president, L. Eugene Beck, Maurice B. Chapman, Reed F. Harold E. Christensen, Kirk Wright, Laird and W. Frank Pew. The new board will appoint one additional director. Funeral Conducted Annual Event Oct. 20 - For Mrs. Wilson John H. Parkin, a past president of the Nephl Club, and Lieutenant-Governof District 7, was the inofficer. stalling or 4-- H achievement evercises The annual will be held on Wednesday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Juab District Elementary School. 4-- H Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Nephi Fourth Ward chapel for Mrs. Marcella Paton Wilson,. 62, wife of Frank Wilson. Mrs. Wilson died October 7 at her home in Tooele, of natural causes. Bishop Ralph E. Chase of the Nephi Fourth Ward conducted the services. Mrs. Wilson was bom September 10, 1909 at Preston, Idaho, daughter of Jacob Alonzo and Estella Geddes Paton. She was married to Frank Wilson June 8, 1929 at Springville, the marriage being later solemnized at the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Mrs. Wilson had been a Saints. school teacher at St. Antony, Idaho, and had been an employee of J. C. Penney Co. Survivors are her husband, Tooele; sons: Stewart Wilson, Santa Barbara, Ronald Wilson, Salt Lake California; City and M. John Wilson, Terrenton, Idaho; sister, Maude Muray, Ogden. Burial at the Vine Bluff cemetery was directed by Anderson Funeral Home. All members, leaders, parents, and others interested are invited to attend. 4-- H members will At the exercises, receive various awards for outstanding work in their project activities. Remembers ports will also be given by who have taken trips. This will be the final activity for the 1971 members. Final actclub year for leaders will be the leaders ivity for party on November 8. 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H ty 4-- H 4-- H Garbage Pickup Changed Garbage pickup schedule for next week has been changed, according to information from Nephi City offices. There will be no pickup on Friday, October 22, and the area normally served on Friday will be covered on Thursday, October 21. Juab, Emery Meet Friday The Juab Wasps face their most cruthe season Friday, as they meet the Emery Spartans on the Juab field, and vie for a berth in the state playoff. Two teams from region seven will go to the state playoff. By beating Emery last week, Richfield has virtually clinched one spot in the playoff. Emery holds second place in the region with three wins and two losses. Juab ranks third with a 2 record. By beating Emery, the Wasps team will tie with Emery for second place in the region, making Emery 33 and Juab 33. By winning the game, Juab will have the first state playoff berth in the schools history. Coach Dennis Hansen indicates that Wasps will be ready for the game with Emery. According to Hansen, the Wasp team Is doing very well in practice sessions. The Wasps team needs lots of support in this very crucial contest with the Emery Spartans, jccording to school officials. Game time is 2 p.m. cial game of 3-- The October meeting of the Lady Republican Club will be held on Wednesday, October 20 at 8 p m. at Mickelsons Cafe. All members and others interested are encouraged to attend. Fifteen girls from East Juab County are a little bit happier this week because they have made so many other people happy. The girls received their Junior Red Cross Volunteer caps at ceremonies held on October 9 at the Nephi Fourth Ward Cultural Hall. In order to earn their caps, the girls had completed 50 services hours at the Juab County Hospital and the Colonial Manor nursing home. They helped patients write letters, they played games with those who were able to play, and did many other things to further the g of the patients at these institutions. Mrs. Nellie Kirymeyer and Mrs. Honey Nielhouse, representing the Utah Chapter of the Red Cross, made the presentation of the caps. Each girl also was presented with a name plate. Lorin Corbin, administrator of the Juab County Hospital, and Mrs. Elsa Johnson, representing the Colonial Manor, thanked the girls for their efforts. Receiving their caps from Nephi were Pam Austin, Laura Bailey, Judy Bead, well-bein- Remarks were given by President Ferre following the installation, and by Past President Brough. Musical selections were given by Margean C. Ostler and Cary Peterson, and the attendance pins were presented by L. Eugene Beck. Lynn Esplin was master of ceremones. Iris Ferre was accompanist for the club singing and vocal selections. New Attendance Policy Reviewed By JHS Principal by Kirk Wright, Principal Juab High School New state regulations in regards to pupil accounting have brought about some changes in the Juab High School attendance policy. Under the new system, pupil accounting is kept by the high school office staff. This necessitates that students check in and out from the office when they come to school late, or leave early. Parents wishing to excuse their students from school for legitimate purposes should contact the office prior to the students leaving school. Students then can be granted permission to leave when they come to the office to check out Parents are asked to excuse students only in emergency situations or where the students need medical or dental help. Hunting trips, or other types of recreational activities are considered by state attendance regulations to be unexcused types of absence, even when the student is accompanied by a parent. An unexcused absence at the Juab High School carries a three per cent grade penalty. Parents also are reminded that students are required to remain on the campus (lunch excepted) unless excused by the school or by the parent Students leaving the school without permission are considered truant Sluffing a class lowers a students grade 10 per cent (one grade). If sluffing becomes a habit disciplinary action or court action could follow. Likewise, students who are late to class receive a two per cent grade penalty. The school administration certainly solicits parent support in these attendance matters. Most students who miss much school have a difficult time keeping up, and become discouraged. Likewise, prospective employers, when considering high school graduates for jobs or other positions, check not only a students academic record but his attendance record as well. They have found that students who formulate poor attendance patterns in school carrry this habit over in actual job situations. News of Area Service Men Vicky Birchfield, Alina Elder, Beverly Hall, Jyll Johnson, Lorie Kendall, Margo Mickelson, Debra Spencer, Shelly Win-so- r, Kim Belliston and Julie Anderson. Lisa Hoyt of Levan and Sandra Dansie of Mona also received their caps. Mrs. Elwood Hall of Nephi is chairman of the Juab Chapter of Junior Red Cross and Mrs. LaMonte Dansie of Mona is secretary. Mrs. Don Eyre is supervisor of the girls activities at the Colonial Manor and Mrs. Ramona Hoyt, Levan, is supervisor at the Juab County HospitaL FORT LEWIS, Washington Army Private Kim M. Andreasen, 17, son Of Mr. and Mrs. Max Andreasen of 420 South Main, Nephi, Utah recently arrived at Ft Lewis, Washington for basic training at the U. S. Army Infantry He will receive inTraining Center. struction in drill and ceremonies, map reading, weapons, combat tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid and army history and traditions. Pvt Andreasen is scheduled to complete basic training November 12. |