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Show f t , . THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday February 8, 1984 - Page 12 Mrs. Day, Per has beer fully accepted by all of the boys and the younger ones have really taken to him since he goes out of his way to play games with them. Pers home in Denmark is a few miles out of Fredricia, about mile from the ocean. His - one-hfather works for an office machine company andhis mother teaches languages (English and old Danish). He has a sister and a brother, age 8. Per stated that his mother had taken ' part in an exchange program to England and she encouraged him in investigate exchange programs. One of the problems Per faces is a limited command of the English language. This makes it necessary for him to spend an inordinate amount of time on homework. Per says American schools are somewhat easier than Danish schools since students take less subjects and have study time in the school day. In Denmark, he took six subjects with no free periods. Danish schools alf 13-ye- of Denmark , poses with Carl Eisemann, Educational Foundation representative, following Peris introduction to downhill skiing; People friendly says exchange student One of the things I really like about my stay in Monticello is the friendliness of the people, said Per Larsen, 17, an exchange Bonnie Day and their six sons under the sponsorship of the Educational Foundation program. Mrs. Day statedthat she had some reservation's about how a foreign student would adapt to a family of six boys in a smalltown. However, she said, it's been great, and added that Per has become one of the family, assuming a regular role in family According to responsibilities. student from Fredricia, Denmark. Per wait on to say that during the first couple of days aiter arriving in Monticello, he went for familiarization walks and was amazed at the number of people who waved and said hello. Per is staying with Robert and k CHimbo, Stake road show ! at Adams, Tammee Angie Kate Hurst with and Shumway Maureen Peapgrass as guest Cattlemans banquet The annual meeting of the San Juan Cattlemans Association will be held February 10 beginning at 10 a.m, at the MonticeUo Branch, San Juan County Library. The banquet will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Monticello High School cafeteria. The program includes a dis- cussion of new products in animal health by Dr. Clyde Watkins, a range science presentation by Paul Curtis, and a discussion of record keeping and computer applications by Craig Burrell. The San Juan Water Conservancy District Board will meet at 7 p.m. on February 9 at its Blanding office, 60 South Main, to review the ballots from the February 7 bond election. Wilderness symposium symposium discussing America's wilderness from a legal perspective will be held at Young University's Brigham Clark Law School on February 10. The symposium will explore the theories and legal systems in- i ( two-d- ay Theater auditions Title II e-- qui for use of Title H funds. ODtf ! 02. W S tefflnigDs Prices from teOM $2195 $2995 Installed! FREE (801) Register Now! Tournament begins at Noon & 587-26- Hi 259-83- 45 12 In-Ho- Demonstration! me Star Satellite Systems Moab, Utah to leave message or (801) 259-64- 23 EfTtGP t(13 LtiG . I , Wd&lW LfcuQasB grants The San Juan Human Services Board will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, at the San Juan Social Services building in Blanding to review grant requests f February 11 volved in designating public lands as wilderness and will feature a number of authorities in the field. The session on Friday begins at 1 p.m. and the Saturday session begins at 9 a.m. To register for the free 8. symposium call his American school experience since he has already graduated from the gymnasium -- - the valent of an American high When he returns to school. Denmark, he plans to attend atwo year college and may pursue a career in the automotive field or in business machines. During his first few months in Monticello, Per tended to rely on Allen Day, 17, to introduce him to high school activites and social Now that Alan has functions. to Loa with his father, Per moved finds he is accepted on his own merits. He participated in cross country and was elected secretary of his class. Though Per has a Protestant background, he has joined the Day boys in church and scouting activities. Per has had to make several adjustments in his lifestyle. Per says Danish youth near his age have far greater freedom. For said Per, young example, people in Denmark think nothing of going out at U p.m. and staying out tiU 5 ajn. He went on to say thalinDenmark,youngpeople tend to go out in big, informal groups. American eating habits are quite abit different according to Per. People tend to spend several hours at a meal with lots of conversation. Here, said Per, we tend to eat quickly and then break up into age groups. The Days have made every School. All children ages 5 through 99 are welcome to audition. speaker. Ballot review meeting Ewsimtio Tryouts for the Childrens Theatre sponsored by Kigalia Fine Arts Council will be held Saturday, February 11, at 2 pjn, at the Blanding Elementary by 7 A pate inyouthprograms. Per feels that Danish teachers are more casual in their relations with students and frequently mix socially with the students. Police and the juvenile court system will also participate. On February 22 the topics will be divorce and abortionpresented p.m. at the Monticello High School Auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited. ! offer extracurricular activities so the students particido not WtthohDpo9 Where Love Came From the Monticello Stake Road Show, will be held Tuesday, Februtry 14 ar, effort to provide Per with a wide variety of experiences campfishing, snowmobiling, hunting; and trips ing, a ranch visit, first In his state. the throughout experience at trap shooting, Per was the only one from Monticello to win one ofthe eight turkeys given at the Blanding Turkey Shoot. According to Bob Day, Per had no bad shooting habits to overcome so he learned easily. Per has also been introduced to golf and skiing by Carl Eisemann, the Educational Foundation advisor. Per had played soccer in Denmark, but he found American football difficult. However, he has taken a real interest in basketball. According to the Days, they would have liked, Per to participate in high school basketball but this didn't worl out. When asked if he would recommend an exchange program to other Danish students. Per enthusiastically endorsed the experience. He would also encourage American students to take part in European foreign exchanges. The Days agree with Per that the experience is valuable and encouraged other Monticello families to participate in the program. Families interested in hosting foreign students or sending their children abroad, may contact Carl ' Eisemann, Educational Foundation representative in Monticello, at Box 194 or by calling Per will receive no credit for $300,050 raofld Soniss otfcusrn Fool tLsrcn Lcrcast end Kcfcost reel Ttumeircot ISN'T JUST FOR 378-218- Dinner and dance The Better Future Club of Bluff is sponsoring a dinner and dance on February 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bluff Community Center. The Navajo Taco dinner and admission to the dance will be charged separately. IT THRIVES ON ADULT VOLUNTEERS SJHS community forum conjunction with guest speakers, the eleventh and twelfth gade English classes at San Juan High School wiU present research papers on social impact topics. The forum is jointly sponsored by San Juan Social Services and San In Juan High School. On February 15 at 7 p.m. at SJHS library a program on child will be presented by abuse Valerie Shepard, Stacy Guymon, Dawnell Jack and Chad Hosier with Austin Lyman from San Juan Social Services as guest weaker. Personnel from Blanding City SHARE YOUR SKILLS. . . Contact San Juan County Extension Office 1 ex. 32 587-223- , We will provide the necessary training! National Championships in . Las Vegas where $300,000 Total Prize Money will be awarded. Expenses paid by Miller Lite! Line tate Restaurant Located at the state line on Highway 666. and Lounge |