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Show 2 Historical Writing Contest Thursday, April Births Score 2 to TODAYS EDITORIAL ' 1 Y Zeal , Enthusiasm and Spirit Rules Are Announced The following rules have been announced by the Manti Region Historical Writing Contest for A recent editorial in the Salt Lake Times pointed out some of the problems involved in high schools in connection with sports events. The writer elaborated on the gang fights which had taken place, injuries sustained, and the elaborate precautions which had to be taken, including the use of police dogs to be held in reserve. Pep clubs and players alike had to be hurriedly escorted to and from their buses, like criminals being taken to trial; in order to avoid actual bloodshed. A plea was made to petition the High School Activities Association to mete out severe penalties to those schools involved in such episodes. Trouble is that in most cases it is not the school students who precipitate the trouble and penalizing the school for the actions of others doesnt seem the fair way. A refreshing and heartening variation of such incidents was exemplified by a recent letter received by Manti High School principal H. R. Starr. We quote: I would like to take this means to commend the students of the Manti High School. First let me introduce myself. I am a reserve school bus driver, and as such have visited mpst of the schools in the state. On Friday February 22, 1974, 1 was at your school with the Grantsville basketball team. I was not overly impressed with-thfacilities; however, the students were most outstanding. They were good looking, clean, bubbly, happy and used good language. The presentation of the colors at the beginning of the ballgame was very impressive; the pledge of allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem was done with real zeal, enthusiasm, and spirit. I dont know how to describe it, but it seemed they had an inner glow of youthful purpose and attitude. I saw no evidence of the diversities and perplexity prevalent at most other schools. Please compliment the students and their leaders for me. Sincerely, Robert V. Lawrence Such actions and attitudes on the part of our young people reflect most favorably not only on the school, its faculty and administration, but also on the home and where such attitudes parents of these fine teen-age- rs are fostered. Bike Safety Week As always, the sunny days of Spring mean that thousand of bicycles will show up on the streets and highways of the nation. With the gas shortage will be more and broadening adult interest,-there the road than ever before. This makes bikes Bike Safety Week, to be commemorated in 1974 from April 22 -- 27, of unprecedented importance. Cyclists of all ages should1 make this an occasion to learn about their responsibilities through programs of bicycle safety instruction, skills contests and inspections. Observance of the rules of the road and common sense safety precautions stressed during Bike Safety Week could keep your next "Bike Ride from being your LAST. on , 1974: 1. The writing contest Is open to all Interested persons who live In Sanpete County. Former Sanpete County residents may participate If they desire, and shall be entered In the contest either In a professional, or senior citizen category. 2. Former Sanpete County residents who follow writing as a profession, or who have had, or are having any materials published in any book or magazine shall be considered professional writers and will be entered in a special category of the contest. All writers within the county and those former Sanpete residents who are not professional writers will be judged as in previous years. 3. Essays and anecdotes must be written on a Historical Pioneer or Indian theme, based on true happenings in Sanpete prior to the year 1890. Poetry and fiction must be consistent with life in that period, and must be based on actual events or existing legends or traditions from the early period of settlement in Sanpete. 4. All entries must be the original work of the contestant and should be in keeping with good literary standards. Anecdotes and historical essays taken from family histories or histories of the area must be authentic and must be fully documented. Source of material for poetry and fiction, whether written or verbal must be stated. 5. The entry must never have been published, or must not now be in the hands of an editor or other person to be published or must not be submitted for publication elsewhere until the contest is decided. 6. Only one entry in each category may be submitted by each contestant. Only one cash award will be presented to any individual in one year. Persons winning first prize in any category for two consecutive years must wait one year before entering again in that category. He will, however, be eligible to compete for first place in either of the other categories. 7. Three copies of entries are required. Names or other means of indentification must not appear on manuscripts. Each entry must be accompanied by a separate sheet bearing name and address of author, title and first line of poem, story, essay or anecdote, and category for which entered. Any person who is past 70 years of age who wishes to enter the contest in the Senior Citizens division, may do so by so stating and including date of birth on identification sheet. Manuscripts must be typewritten, and number of words or lines written on first page of Sanof entry. pete County must indicate whether, their entry should be Non-reside- Judged in a professional or nonprofessional category. 8. Judges are to be selected by the contest chairman and members of the committee, with the approval of the Stake and Regional authorities. Judges have the right to award or not award prizes or honorable mention to entries. Their decision will be final. 9. Entries must be postmarked no later than July 12, 1974. Manuscripts unaccompanied with a stamped envelope will not be returned. 10. All entries must be addressed to Historical Writing Contest, Mrs. RuthScow, Manti, self-addres- Utah 84642. will 11. Manuscripts be judged under four categories: Poetry, Anecdotes or Incidents, Historical Essay, and Short Story. Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: Factual Historical Essay and Short Story: 1st, $25; 2nd, $10. Poetry: 1st, $20; 2nd, $10. Anecdotes: 1st, $10; 2nd, $5. Third place will be awarded Honorable Mention, and will be included in the publication, Saga of the Sanpitch, Volume VI. evaluating the writings, points will be considered: Poetry Length must not exceed 100 lines. 1. Message or theme 2. Form and pattern 3. Accomplishment of purpose 12. In the following 4. Climax Historical Essay Length not exceed 1500 words 1. Adherence to theme 2. Writing style 3. Accomplishment of purpose 4. Accuracy of information Short Story Length must not exceed 3000 words 1. Message of story 2. Plot development 3. Characters and their presentation 4. Writing style Anecdotes Length between 100 to 300 words 1. Accuracy of information 2. Clarity of presentation 3. Writing style must 4. Documentation 13. Winners will be announced at a special awards night, which will be held for that purpose. Schools Will Experience New Enrollment Growth Although public school en- rollments in Utah have leveled off during recent years and have even declined in some cases, there are indications that this situation soon may change, and Utah will again be experiencing enrollment increases. This warning was sounded by Utah Foundation, the private research organization in their analysis of enrollment trends and projections in Utah. The foundation study shows that the annual increase in Utah fall enrollments has averaged only about 878 students, or less than 0.3 per year, over the past five years. A slight decline was registered in 1973, the first since the war years of the early 1940s. By contrast, annual enrollment increases of 10,000 or more were experienced with regularity in Utah during the late 1950s and early 1960s. The major factor in the recent leveling off in Utah school enrollments was the sharp decline in the Utah birth rate about ten to fifteen years ago. The actual number of live births in Utah, for example, declined from 26,644 in 1960 to 22,261 in 1965. Recently, however, Utahs birth rate has been rising and the state has been experiencing new highs in the number of births. The foundation report points out that the number of live births in Utah rose to 26,969 in 1970, 27,552 in 1971, 26,911 in 1972, and an estimated 27,400 in 1973. Since children begin entering public schools at age five, this increase in the number of births will soon begin to be noted in public school enrollments. Migration patterns and move ments between states also affect school enrollments. Recently, Utah has been experiencing a strong net inflow of population from other states. With the present heavy demand for energy sources and natural resources, foundation analysts IVs First Grandchild 1 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Jones welcomed their third child, a girl, on March 27. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 9 oz. An older brother and sister complete the Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Miller became first time grandparents with the birth of an 8 lb. 6 oz. boy to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Archibald (Ann) of Murray on March 31. Other grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sid Garrett of Salt Lake City. family. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Que Jones of Manti and Mrs. Ella Hansen of Cen-terfie- ld. Second Son Posterity Grows Mr. and Mrs. James Jorgensen were in Riverton Sunday where they were present at Fast Day Services in the Riverton 4th Ward for the naming of a grandson. The baby is the son of Don and Kathy Clark and was named Bryan Don by his father. Young Bryan arrived at the Cottonwood Hospital in Murray on Thursday, February 7 and weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20-inches tall. He was welcomed at home by a brother, John. The newest arrival is the eighth grandchild and the eighth grandson for the Jorgensens. Mrs. Thelma D. Clark of Salt Lake City, paternal grandmother, now has five grandchildren-- Friday, March 29 a baby boy was born in the LDS Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mickelson of Salt Lake City. This makes the 15th grandchild for Nora and Ernest Mickelson. Other grandparents of the baby are Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas of American Falls, On Idaho. The baby weighed 7 12 lbs. and will be named Rand Thomas Mickelson. Lee and Judy Anderson and Nora, Ernest and Shelley Mickelson went to Salt Lake City on Saturday to see the baby and his parents. 12 First Baby a Boy . Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Graham received word of a new grandson born March 16th to J. J. and Cynthia Grant in Salt Lake City. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. and will be named Robert Bryan. He is the first child for the Grants. Since the babys birth the Grants have moved to Billings, Montana where J. J. is going to college. Give Today April is Cancer Control Month. Other grandparents are: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grant of Castle three Dale, Mrs. Artena Christenson of Moroni, Martha Graham, Fairview and Mrs. Hilma Jeff of Castle Dale. C Do you know a Girl Clair and Joyce Christiansen of Salt Lake City are happy with the arrival of a new daughter born on Wednesday March 27 at the Cottonwood Hospital. The Christiansens have four other children, twoboysandtwo girls. Proud grandparents are, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wlntch and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Christiansen of Manti. Its a Boy Mrs. Stella Anderson was in where she was present at a ward Fast Day Service at which time a new Magna Sunday grandson was named. The baby, Mathew David, is the son of David and Laura Bradley of Magna and was named by an uncle, Lewis Garbe. Mathew was born March 8th in Magna. Mrs. Anderson spent two weeks at that time helping out at the Bradley home and getting acquainted with her new grandson. Following the services a dinner was held at the Bradley home for family members, including Lewis and Janet Garbe and family, whom Mrs. Anderson had accompanied to Magna. . . . that since the U.N. was founded, Communists have C incited 20 major wars China Civil, Indonesian, Korean Greek Guerrilla, Hungarian Massacre, Tibet, Laos, Katand - 2 ga, Cuba, Venezuela, Vietnam etc., etc. at Do Your Cleaning SERVICE ? CLEANERS Manti expect that this recent trend to Utah could continue for some time. Another factor that can have an affect on public school enrollments is private education. Although private education has never been a major factor in Utah, total enrollment in Utahs schools has declined by 45 over the past nine years. For the most part, these students have been absorbed by the public schools. non-pub- lic Humane Note BY Grace Johnson Thirst is a terrible thing! Now that the snow is gone and there is no water in the irrigation ditches, many animals are desperate for water. Not only the little stray animals, but many owners of dogs and cats do not provide enough and some forget for days or even longer. Please provide a large enough receptacle so that it is not likely to go dry. And remem- Prices Effective April 5 thru 13 ber that animals like fresh water as well as we do. Even if you do not own an animal, you will be performing a humane act by keeping fresh water in your yard for these critical days when there Is no water unless we provide it. 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