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Show Page 10 - Wednesday, October THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, 5. 1988 Timely news, columns, features and social issues concerning the culture. Today Children point fingers at 'captors' Part III Kjates ij By LISA LEVITT RYCKMAN AP National Writer LUCEDALE, Miss. (AP) On June 1, Patrick took the witness stand. Herman Fountain was staring at him. The story Patrick told was one of a child subjected to constant ridicule and bullying. Hardly a day passed of his 18 months at the Bethel Home for Children when he was not hit with a switch for some offense, real or imagined. Talking without permission, slacking off on a job, looking at a girl: all were unpardonable offenses at Bethel. The whippings left bruises and raised welts. Some children later testified at Patrick's 'hearing that they saw others bleed, and their clothing would stick to the dried blood. Laps were another common punishment. Patrick said he would be awakened at 4 a.m., an hour before the Bethel day began, and made to run laps around a track. Twenty-fiv- e ; and he alone is in charge." to a good crew, but a moment of horseplay would send him right back to nigger crew, where he would be forced to do something even worse than before. While a backhoe and bulldozer sat idle, the crew dug a e and a ditch, long, and Patrick was ordered to dig in front of the rest, where the ground had yet to be broken. When they started the ditch, Patrick said later, six children tried to run away. half-mil- Some children said they were injured while working or punished if he refused. When he wet the bed, he was hit again. Daily humiliation and punishment for a problem he couldn't control became unbearable, and he sought out an older boy, Scott, for advice. "I said, 'Let the Lord handle it,'" Scott said later. "Scott, I'm tired of waiting around for the Lord," Patrick replied. "I'm going to do something myself." On June 8, the second day of Patrick's hearing, Mark Ma- - ; laps, or about 2V2 miles, was a typical distance. Sometimes, the run would be timed: 45 seconds a lap. Those who couldn't keep up the 7.5 minute per mile pace had to run more, or received other punishment. were common; even the smallest boys might be told to do 50. The "rose Igarden" was a series of calispush-upthenics leg lifts, Children ordered to do a "minefield" walked up and down a football field on their Push-up- s s, sit-up- s. hands and toes. Brother David Owens, in charge of the girls, was known among the for two children the exercises: particular "chair," in which a child had to assume a sitting position against a wall, and another where she would stand on tiptoe with her chin against the wall as high as she could hold it. When the children were put to work, Patrick more often than not was in the "nigger crew," the boys assigned to do the dirtiest, most strenuous work. He might work his way er's order, other children would hit him, knock him to the ground and pile on top of him. Sleep was no escape. Patrick, who suffered from a problem, was put on "pee watch," awakened hourly to urinate, whether or not he needed to, and bed-wetti- all-nig- ht Provo has Becky M. been Dixon of awarded a $1,000 Avon scholarship for study leading to a sales career. She is among 31 women from 18 states to receive $30,000 in scholarships from the beauty company. The winners, who range in age from 25 to 48, were an-- ; nounced today by the Business Women's and Professional Foundation, which administers the program. The scholarships were awarded for the fall 1988 semester. Dixon, 42, plans to receive an associate degree in busi- ness administration and management from Utah Valley Community College in June 1990. A widow, she supports four children, ages 3, 9, 15 and 17. unusual feature of the scholarship is that it can be used for child care, transportation or food, as well as books and tuition. The scholarships are awarded to mature women on the basis of financial need. An Mathis, Karns Price, will marry Brian Glen Karns, son of Mrs. Marva Karns, Orem, and the late Glen L. Karns, on Friday in the Manti LDS Temple. A reception will honor the couple that evening from 9 in Price. A reception will also honor them Saturday from 9 p.m. at the Park 4th Ward, 750 W. Center, Orem. The events are open to all friends and relatives. The bride-elegraduated from Carbon High with high honors and is employed in 7-- pies, the county prosecutor, called Herman Fountain to the stand. It was about time, Maples felt, for Fountain to explain himself. Fountain had other ideas. The state was meddling. This was a church matter, and it would remain so. Beyond giving his name and address, he refused to answer questions, citing the "separation of church and state." "Who's in charge at Bethel?" Maples asked. "The Lord Jesus Christ," Fountain replied. "What mortal is in charge at Bethel?" Maples tried again. "No mortal is in charge," Fountain said. "We are a group of reborn Christians serving the Lord Jesus Christ. Krista Haynes, and Lawrence Melisa Ann Mathis Brian Glen Karns So had the judge. Patrick's story had convinced him of temporarily. Back at Bethel, Fountain gathered the children in the church. "You're going to a nuthouse," he told them. "I have no more control over you." Within minutes, the serene campus was in an uproar. As welfare workers and buses stood by, some children scur- ried for the trees, police on their heeb. State troopers and sheriff's deputies spent hours picking up others found wandering along the streets or hiding in private homes. Other children went willingly. In a way, I felt good, Joshua said"In a way I felt bad, because there were some kids who did not have homes. "That was their home." - Collision of NEXT: of Patricia before 4:30 a.m. All this was with her mother's permission. I called up once at 5 o'clock in the morning to ask if Lloyd was there. She said, "Yes, he's here, but you don't have to worry. I trust them both." Ann Landers Los Angeles Times Syndicate and Creators Syndicate hear. When I suggested that perhaps she ought to consider can't understand her attitude, Ann. If I had a daughter that age I would be worried to death to have her out so late. When I hinted that I thought she should impose some sort of curfew on her daughter, she I a hearing aid she blew up like a volcano. I didn't mean it as an insult, Ann, I wanted to be helpful. d To be is not a disgrace. Why are women particularly sensitive about this? Please reply in the paper. I'm sure there are many readers who would like to be La Porte, Ind. enlightened. Dear La Porte: Hearing problems often suggest that the years are beginning to take their toll. Of course this is not necessarily so, but it is a common notion. People who for vanity's sake refuse to admit that they can't hear miss a great deal in life and make things difficult for those around them. We need to do a better job of educating in this hearing-impaire- said, "Nonsense! You have to let your children know you have faith in them." What about this, Ann? Am I wrong? Please answer in your column. Richmond, Va. Dear Va.: My first question is, what's a college student doing with a girl? Doesn't he know that he could be arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor? If the girl's mother thinks it's perfectly OK to let her adolescent daughter keep such hours it means the elevator isn't going all the way up to the top. You need to take control. Hand this column to Lloyd and tell him to wake up and smell the coffee. Obviously the attraction is physical. He could be heading for big trouble. area. Dear Ann Landers: Help me win a bet. Which of the following has the legal right to break into a funeral procession: (1) fire engine, (2) ambulance, (3) police car, (4) U.S. mail truck? I said the U.S. mail truck and was told I was M.E.R. in crazy. Am I? Wyocena, Wis. Dear Wyocena: You win. A vehicle owned by the federal government has the right of way. Though this is technically correct it is not practically so. I'm sure no one would object if a fire truck or an ambulance cut through a funeral procession. Dear Ann Landers: Will you please tell me why so many people who have a serious hearing problem refuse to admit it? I have a dear friend and bridge partner who drives us all crazy because she can't hear the bidding. Then there's my neighbor in the next apartment whom I dread running into because I must repeat everything four times and she still doesn't know what I'm talking about. 7:30-11:3- is the one My mother-in-lawho sends me around the bend. It is impossible to carry on a conversation with her because she just plain can't w I if ii V vWf Hines. Attendants are Krys Lyman, Brandy Mecham and Jennifer Marler. Daniell Bernards will be flower girl. Mi- SUCCEEDING College. He is employed in Spanish Fork. The couple will live in Orem. Wojnas portrait studio Krista Haynes Jeff Gudmundsen is" 7 Mil on our l!!!l!L.v.s 24-pie- ce portrait package 10x13 Wall Portrait, (frame not included) fWl 15 Mill HIM wallets and 3 portrait charms NOW ONLY THE WORK PLACE" IN NOVEMBER 3, 1988 (reg. $2435) FJ e. Rob Smith. Benchmark Regional Hospital "RESOLVING ISSUES OF A HOME IN A R s RELIGIOUS SETTING" '.CAR Payment taxes; insurance I remarriage R.S.V.P. ed 377-401- 7 Free Child Care Lana B. Wojnas, daughter of Ray M. Burden, Pasco, Wash., and Ronald H. Wojnas, M.D., son of Henry Wojnas, Wash., were Sept. 28 in Orem. The bride plans to graduate from Brigham Young University and is employed in Orem. The bridegroom is a pediatrician in Richland, Wash, where they will reside. The couple has six children. Wen-atche- Dr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Wojnas daughter Haynes, will marry Jeff Gudmundsen, son of Irel and Jane Gudmundsen, Friday in Provo. A reception will honor the 0 couple that evening fom at the Elks Lodge, 1000 S. University Avenue, Provo. The event is open to all friends and relatives. Bridal showers were given by Theresa Hines and Anna Goff, also by Frances Curtin and Ardith Haynes. Maid of honor is Theresa DYSFUNCTIONAL ' made his decision. and she and Lloyd would watch TV until 1:30 in the morning. When he took her home he rarely came back Chuck Cole, Training Specialist "WORKING WOMEN: Her fiance O had Dear Ann Landers: My son years old, a college student who lives at home. He has been seeing a girl who will soon be 15. "Suzy" looks older but when she opens her mouth you can tell she is very young and not too smart. Several evenings during the summer Suzy would come by is 20 OCTOBER 6, 1988 Price. 1 but Fountain FREE SEMINARS ct State University and is attending Utah Valley Community $100,000, Personal Growth norftshoDs For I'Jomen 7-- graduated from Mountain View High. He served an LDS mission in Houston, Texas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended Utah Later that week, Oswald found Fountain, Owens and another assistant, Brother Tom MacDonald, in contempt and ordered fines totaling $1,500 a day until they agreed to cooperate. The fines would top chael Molen will be ring bearer. Larry LaVurne will be best man, with Chris College, Dave Petersen and Rick Worral. Melisa Ann Mathis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Mathis, the judge decided, was not going to compel this man to cooperate. "He could see it in my eyes," Fountain said later. Haynes, Gudmundsen Dixon wins scholarship WASHINGTON chil-dren- s' physical abuse, medical neglect and unreasonable detention, at the very least. The other children would be removed from Bethel, and he would hear their stories, too. Arrangements were made to take the children by bus to the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield, a mental institution with enough security and vacant dormitories to house them The Rev. Herman Fountain, founder of the Bethel Home for Children, had been accused before of abusing children in his care, although little was done. But this time was different. The battle lines were drawn. The first stones would be cast by frightened children. were forced to work or run laps while ill. Some received prompt medical attention, but others did not. 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