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Show tump Page 2 Messenger-Enterpris- Letters to the Editor from our readers. Letters must be signed, in good taste, not libelous or slanderous, and limited to 500 words. We reserve the right to edit letters to meet space requirements. No more than one letter per person per month will be publishedThe opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper or its staff. Sewer fees too high To the Editor: Many people who would like to move into Manti and especially those who wish to build, have been very shocked by the fees charged by the city to hook up the sewer lines to the home being built. What people do not realize is that the City of Manti, along w ith other cities in Utah, follows the Les Miserable philosophy of finance. As a public service to those who wish to build a home in Manti, let me explain how this philosophy works. 1. The city considers itself the Master of the House. 2, In order to make you feel comfortable here, they quietly 3. To hook up the sewer to your new home they charge you for the lice and extra for the mice. 4. The Master of the House also has a spouse who willingly re- of your valuables. The spouse is called the tax and spend state legislature. This lieves you spouse gladly helps the city relieve you of your valuables to lighten your purse by passing the largest tax increase in the states history, and by not stopping the city' from charging excessive fees. See how simple that philosophy Benton L. Petersen Manti tighten your purse. Tips on how to have a lush, green lawn By Jerry Goodspeed Utah State University Horticulturist If you act soon, you can reduce the tangle of w eeds that appear in your lawn, reduce garden pests and help your lawn become healthy and green. Weeds such as spurge, crab-graand foxtail are common in and July August and should be controlled in the spring since they are nearly impossible to remove ss in mid-summ- Weeds germinate and are small in the spring so they go unnoticed. Nip them in the bud by applying a such as Galleria, Halt or Dachtal to the lawn now and then again in early June. These products must be applied before the weeds begin to germinate since they kill the young germinating annuals, not the weeds (or lawn) nt once they are established. Cleaning up debris around the yard and garden will help keep pests under control. They love to hide under old dead plant material and organic matter. Controlling the first generation of most insects greatly reduces their num- ber throughout the summer. A clean garden eliminates a "breeding area or a place or insects to gather. Fertilize your lawn in late April or early May. If fertilizing is done too early, it can stimulate early growth and cause damage to the grass if there are late cold spells. Control broadleaf weeds in early May with a broadleaf weed killer. These weeds include dandelions, clover, black medic and chickweed. They need to be treated before the weather warms to above 85 decrees. than 36,000 members of the Church in the temple district. The Temple District includes 12 stakes of the Church; four in Vernal, three in Roosevelt, Utah, and one each in Duchesne, Utah; Altamont, Utah; Green River, Wyoming; Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Meeker, Colorado. Once the temple is dedicated, it will be used exclusively by members of the Church for marriages, baptisms and other sacred ' addition, another 13 announced temples are in various stages of planning or construction in the U.S. and nine other countries. Plans for the temple were an- of 994 and ground was broken in June of nounced in February 1 1996. . . . Webster's definition: trivia: Insignificant or inessential matters, that which comes from the street, of little importance or significance, trifling, ordinary, ships. The Vernal Utah Temple will be the Churchs 51st (the ST. Louis Temple is scheduled for completion this spring), and is one of 27 in the United States. The others are spread over 22 nations. In commonplace. Beth's definition: trivia: hogwash. My definition: trivia: balderdash, but a lot of fun. By Max Call Throughout the ages cruel men have devised numerous methof torturing each other. The Indians tied their victim to two and bisected them. The Chinese poked trees, cut them loose lighted matches under the fingernails. The Romans crucified the insurgents. In the Middle Ages, the rack added a few inches to your height. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. The tails was used to flog wayward pirates, as was keelhauling. Some were boiled in oil, while others were tarred and feathered one of the mildest. Of all the diabolical schemes foisted onto mankind, one of the most insidious is the necktie. What makes it even worse is that mankind (and even a few wayward ladies these days) submits himself to this torture volods cat-o-ni- ne Noted Speaker (Continued from page 1) ercise, adequate sleep, and other stress-reducin- components. g Seminar attendees will learn 12 gimmicks), this years Sanpete V'alley Health Fair is a must. The seminar is free to the public; how- lifestyle changes ever, seating may be limited. that will guarantee increased enPeople wanting to attend and health all of Thomocks seminar are encourergy through lifes challenges. aged to come early and enjoy the For those wanting to break the other parts of the Health Fair, inchemical bondage of traditional cluding the seatbelt convincer, weight management (diet sodas, tasting tables, educational booths, diet pills, and other weight loss health screenine tests, and more. stress-bustin- g Sanpete Valley Health Fair activities slated Pull on those walking shoes. April 9th is the day to get out and take a walk in the Healthy in the Heart of Utah 10K. This health and fitness race is held in conjunc-tio- n 1 with Sanpete Valley Hospitals annual Health Fair. is at places of employment and all schools in on-goi- the county. This race is not the usual competitive race where only the fastest get the prizes. So states Tricia Call, race coordinator. Instead, this is a fun-ru- n or Anyone who can complete the approximately six mile distance at a fitness walkhealth-and-fitne- fun-wal- ss k. ing speed will qualify to win. Although an extra nice prize w ill go to the one who finishes the distance first, all other prizes will be given through a drawing; the only requirement for the drawing is a race completion time of 90 minutes. The race will finish at the Snow College Activity Center at approximately 9 a.m., w hich is when the Health Fair begins. There will be booths w here people can learn about prevention of diabetes, cancer, and other illnesses. There will also be representatives from schools, drug and alcohol abuse prevention organizations. Attendees will be able to experience the "seat belt convinccr-cras- test h OD iy?fMurireTSvtfi i n tw KUtffiMRi SDo AGE g91E$aQP0 AGE REGISTRATION FEE: Girls 5 Thru 15 yrs old - $25.00 Boys 5 Thru 12 yrs old - $25.00 Boys 13 Thru 15 yrs old - $35.00 chair, learn about organ donation, and test ride health and fitness equipment. As part of the Health Fair, Dana Thornock, popular speaker and author of Lean and Free 2000 Plus will present a seminar on weight management and fitness at 1 1 a.m. that morning, at the Snow weight gain in the long run. She also covers 12 lifestyle changes, that if implemented will result in healthy skin and bones, with the person enjoying a lean and energetic physique. In conjunction with the Health Fair presentation, K.MTI listeners will be able to get a preview of Thornocks seminar on Table Talk at 7:20 a.m. April 16th and 1 7th. Thornock will be discussing Lean and Free Lifestyles with Larry Masco on his radio show. The I lealth Fair is sponsored by Sanpete Valley Hospital, and is free to the public. There will be a small registration fee for the OK; 1 those who MANTI & STERLING YOUTH SIGN UP IN THE MANTI CITY OFFICE March 17th to April 18th Late Fee of $5 Charged After April 18 th No Applications Accepted After April 25 th!! pre-regist- untarily. Why an instrument of destruction like the necktie could have ever come into vogue is beyond me. Its only apparent function is to restrict the breathing, slow the flow of blood to the brain, thus causing sluggishness and headaches, and protect the shirt underneath from various and sundry drips, spills and slobbers. Im not at all sure how, when or where the odious practice began. While its true that Adam and Eve didn't vv ear any clothes (at least at first), when they finally did they were smart enough g to wear garments. The Romans wore togas, which or leave much to the imaginasurely didn't restrict breathing tion. Christ wore a robe as did the Angel Moroni. So then who was the first nincompoop who started the fad of wrapping a rope around your neck to be stylish? Probably some demented Westerner who enjoyed hangings and liked the sight of a mans eyes popping out and his tongue dangling. At any rate, once the fad was started, it caught on and now it seems impossible to get rid of. We may criticize the designers of modern womens clothes or lack of them, but they at least keep most of the stylish dresses loosely fitting around the neck. And in Hawaii, theyre smart enough to wear muumuus. But not us simple males throughout the world. WE are still , slaves to tradition and go to church wheezing and headachy. Anyone bold enough to go to a fancy concert without a choker probably would be stared at by all his suffering aristocratic friends. . So we males sit and endure, while our spouses sit beside us in perfect comfort unless she wears a girdle. (I dont think wears a anyone girdle these days, do they? Maybe panty hose, but surely not a girdle. At least they don't look like it. So I'm starting a crusade. Maybe Ill w ear a tie to church, but I refuse to wear one to a Utah Press Association corn ention. So what if they do stare? And if I ever succeed in gening ties banned, the next thing Im going to go to work on is suit coats! But you ladies are going to have to mount your own crusade. Im certainly not going to press for making girdles illegal. Those femlibbers would accuse me of tampering with their freedom of expression. loose-fittin- College Activity Center. The seminar is free to the public. Thornocks program addresses diet myths that actually can cause CD Trivia ordinances focusing on the eter- nal potential of family relation- 1) catory services will follow from November 2 through November 4, in order to accommodate the more r--- Thursday, April 3, 1997 e Vernal Temple (Continued from page Letters to the Editor We invite "rMTnrJTL'l njiniiag Clipped from a classified ad section: Farmer, 36, wishes to become acquainted w ith a woman around 30 who owns a tractor. Please send a picture of the tractor. A man with a green man w thumb may be a good gardener, but a is a carpenter. ith a purple thumb Did you hear about . . . ... the sign in the w indow of a chair store that read: I for the hindquarters? the fish market named Wholly mackerel? ... the childrens clothing store named The leir Dresser? the sign in the optometrists window reading Power to lead-quarte- ... 1 ... the pupils? Not so trivial: He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over w hich he must pass, for every man has need to be forgiven. before er April 11th will enter for $5.00; between April 1 1th and 15th, the cost will be $8.00 and for those signing up the morning of the race, the cost will be $10.00. Healthy In The Heart of Utah shirts will be on sale at the Health Fair, w ith proceeds going to cover the cost of the race, and to raise proceeds for the Sanpete Health Foundation. THE ANTI THE M! USPS NTERPR1SE 3284-000- USPS 0 Shop at Home GnnMD opcNiHGin Heart of Utah Antiques and Collectibles Messenger-Enterpris- 35 S. Pdlt0r J Main, Manti UT 84642 3-- OFF' - Max and Beth Call Max Call David Call ; Sales Representative Manti City Reporter..... , Karan ePfer ;hrai;C?School ! Greg 0 I PROID MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Buchln Lynn Schiffman Sports member 146 W. Main, Mt. 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