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Show at lam i . Y outh wagon Vision Quest, a PLEASANT mule and horse-drawwagon train lumbered through Sanpete County this week, camping in Manti Sunday and in Mt. Pleasant Monday on their long trek to North MT 14 referrals from social agencies. The train is expected to pick up new kids from the Wilderness Camp on their trek through Utah. The kids run the wagon train, with the older Dawn explained, kids training the new kids. In addition to working with the animals, and running the train each school-ageyouth is required to attend four hours of school each day. Three certified teachers travel with the group teaching special education as well as regular high the kids. "Everyone has to get along in those tepees, because there is just not room enough for anything else, she explains. Dawn points out a black youth in a civil war uniform and explains he is a member of the Buffalo Soldiers. This is a special group for black kids and while it has been used in other areas where similar programs are established it has only been started in the western treks since last year. school classes. The wagon master is Harold Arant and the treatment director is Manny To be a Buffalo Soldier, the youth must prove themselves. "It is quite an honor, she explained. They go on quests, on horseback, without wagons. They have to try out to qualify. way through By Penny Hamilton n Dakota Like a scene from a history book, the wagon train, complete with outriders, wagon masters, tepees and animals made their way up Highway 89 traveling about 15 miles per day it appears to be a for a wild advertisement traveling west movie, in actuality Vision Quest is a professional organization designed to help troubled youths learn to cope with social and emotional problems. The youths, ranging from 13 to 18 years of age, come mostly from California, according to Dawn Smith, helpmate of wagon master Harold Arant Dawn rides with the train, helping with the animals, and assisting the 42 supervisors with the care and leaching of the youths This is Dawn's third wagon train The train left their headquarters in El Frida, Az , Feb 29 and are planning to be on the road until October, she said They will travel to North Dakota and back again. "We are just going to touch that state, Dawn said "so we can say we've been there After this trip Vision Quest will have been in all the continental United States except Alaska and Hawaii "And next year, we might just go there, she says with a smile While 53 kids visited Sanpete this week with Vision Quest, the same kids will not finish the wagon train Many of them will be released to their homes or other programs and new ones will be picked up along the Although train lumbers through Sanpete Valley d Salas, an deputy from Orange County, Calif., who holds a graduate degree in psychology. The youngest member of the wagon train is Nathanial, Salas two-yewho assists just about everyone on the train. The wagon train itself consists of a home base, an advance unit that sets up camp for the travelers, consisting of an old school bus, trucks, vans and trailers, and the main wagon train body The school bus is equipped with television, computers and other teaching materials; three trailers are equipped for sleeping facilities and other vehicles include a kitchen and food wagon. A hay truck is employed for the animals and a blacksmith accompanies the group to care for the team and wagons. The wagon train has 30 mules, 11 horses, and 30 wild mustangs, which Dawn explains are purchased from the government for use on the wagon train. The kids break and train the wild horses as part of their wagon train experience. old-so- The group also has four large tepees used for sleeping quarters for The Buffalo Soldiers make public appearances in parades and during special celebrations. While on the road members of Vision Quest ride two persons to a wagon with outriders and scouts riding horses along side. The group has their own form of traffic control directing oncoming traffic with safety signs and flags. Upon reaching camp, the youth assume the tasks of caring for the animals and wagons, not an easy job when ons is unfamiliar with them both. Horses and mules are unharnessed, brushed and groomed. Their hooves are checked carefully and any problems are treated by the kids. Each animal must be individually watered at a community water trough, then fed. Animals, like youth, must learn to be part of the program, and with some of the animals only partly broken, it is not an uncommon sight to see an unruly animal escape from his attentive groomer or lay down for a good roll before he has been unharnessed. with the animals and with each other, helps the youth learn to cope with their problems. The workers comment that the hard work, good food, and healthy competitive atmosphere not only improves their outlook but in many cases, their general health as well. After traveling through two days of cold rainy weather, the group Youth participating in the Vision Quest program are required to unhitch and take care of their horses and get ready to camp each night. There were 53 boys and girls between the ages 13 and 18 who participated in Former Mt. Pleasant resident Jerald Ray Johansen Publishes Book on the Pearl of Great Price A commentary on the Pearl of Great Price: A JEWEL AMONG THE SCRIPTURES Working welcomed the warm sunshine Monday, and marveled at how beautiful Sanpete Valley was. Tuesday, the group broke camp and continued their drive up Highway 89 to North Dakota, and a better future. this years wagon train which is enroute from Arizona to North Dakota. The wagon train spent Sunday night in Manti and camped in Mt. Pleasant on Monday night. This book deals primarily with the Pearl of Great Price books of Moses and Abraham. The author reviews how these ancient books were received and published by the Church. He then moves back in time to study and draw meanings from the Council in Heaven, the creation of the earth, mans conditions before the fall of Adam and the significance of that fall. Youll enjoy this commentary which brings new insights and findings on the ancient scriptures. pre-mort- al Preston Evan Jacobsen, son of Evan and Hallie Jacobsen of Dallas, Tex., celebrated his first birthday on April 12. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jacobsen, Fountain Green &nd Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miner, is Fairview, His Mrs. Clifford Bradley of Moroni. thought-provokin- g Available At GOLDEN RULER OFFICE SUPPLY Mt. Pleasant MT. PLEASANT PARK DAY Moroni Councilman Dee Blackburn presents the Volunteer of the Month award to Dixie Nielsen. Dixie is an Emergency Medical Technician v olunteer, a member of a singing group, and has been active in communi-- t and church activities. & MARK DOWN YOUR CALENDAR FOR Dixie Nielsen named Moroni volunteer MORONI named Dixie Volunteer Nielsen of Month for April by Moroni iman Ida O Donaldson was the Coun-ci- 1 at the council meeting Donaldson praised Dixie for the many years of service she has given to her ow n commumtty as well as the surrounding area "Dixie is one of those rare and dedicated persons who serve as Emergency Technicians," she said "One who carries a beeper for days and weeks at a time and sacrifices her life to tie of service to others. Mrs Donaldson gave a personal experience of the time her mother fell and broke her hip and arm, and Dixie was one of the EMTs who came to her aid Donaldson Mrs. continued, "During April, Dixie and Lester Anderson responded to another call. Minutes later they arrived at the smoke filled home of Mont Kellett and found Patrolman David Bailey and Ronald Jackman overcome by smoke and lying on the floor inside the house. Without a thought for their own safety, the EMTs entered the house and dragged the two men to safety, undoubtedly saving the lives of both Dixie has also given many hours of joy to people through her love of music and singing. She has been a member of the Ladies Double Trio for many years and they are always willing to give of their talents. "Dixie has served in the church and was recently released from the Relief Society presidency. A few years ago she helped organize the youth in Moroni and they all went out along the highways and gathered up sacks and sacks of trash. Mrs. Donaldson presented Dixie with a picture showing the trash being loaded on trucks. Mi M. Friday forum EPHRAIM Barry A. Baker, Instructor at the Ephraim LDS Institute will be the speaker at Friday Forum on May 17. The title of his talk will be Go For It. Councilman Dee Blackburn presented Dixie with a certificate of appreciation from Moroni City. Workshop set Women of the area who would like to attend a Jobs Fair sponsored by Women for Work and the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce can get car pool information Richby calling Ephraim field or Delta The seminar is designed to expose area to the women in the career better paying and job opportunities and will be held Saturday, May 18 in the West Millard Area Vocational Center. Women from throughout the state will address both the concerns and the benefits of planning for EPHRAIM 462-329- 864-402- 896-675- careers. The seminar begins at 10a.m. and the last event is scheduled for 2:30 p m. A babysitter will be provided at the tech. Wanda W. Cahoon of Moroni has accepted a call to serve in the Washington Spokane LDS Mission. She w ill be the speaker at the Moroni First Ward Sunday, May 19, at 1 p.m. and will enter the MTC May 22. Mrs. Cahoon is the wife of the late Clare Cahoon, the mother of four children, and grandmother of 21 grandchildren. SATURDAY - MAY 18 May 18 has been set aside as Mt. Pleasant Park Day This is the day when we can all chip in and help beautify our City Park. So bring your shovels and rakes and join together, families, friends and neighbors, to enjoy a fun time planting trees and cleaning out weeds. To help with the celebration, at the conclusion of Park Day, the City would like to invite everyone to hot dog roast at the park. Bring you own service and hot dogs. The City will provide the buns, a pot-luccondiments and punch. City committees will provide the salads. So come on out to the city park and help with the work and celebrate Mt. Pleasant Park Day, May k, 18. LET'S ALL MEET AT THE PARK AT 9 A.M. AND WORK TIL NOON PLANTING TREES. The weiner roast will begin at noon. Throughout the years since our forefathers worked together to make Mt. Pleasant a more beautiful community in which to live, residents have worked hard to keep their yards beautiful. Early residents even saw a place outside the city where today our Power House Park is located. They planted pine trees and grass so that we would have a place to go where it was cool in the summer, where the birds sing in the pine trees and the chipmunks play. The early builders of our community did not have trucks, so they went by horseback and with teams and wagons to water and care for the trees. They did this for us to enjoy. They also planted many trees in Mt. Pleasant, and now we look around our City and find many of the trees they planted are either dying or are in a state of deterioration. If our children are going to enjoy the benefits of a beautiful community, lined with trees, it will be up to us to plant them every year. You can plant a tree to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion. Trees can be planted as memorials. Trees add beauty to your home, and if you plant one, your neighbor may do the same. A tree serves as an air conditioner to help cool your home and yard in the summer. A tree reduces street noise. A tree brings music to your life, and it houses birds and animals. Have you ever smelled the pleasant smells in the forest when you visit there? Trees help freshen the air around you, and they also clean the air as they trap dust. Fallen leaves enrich the soil and keep the ground from drying out. Remember a tree when its arms or limbs am broken hurts just like we do. When limbs are broken severely, its sap runs out and it dies. We must be careful to protect and care for the trees we plant. They get thirsty, and we need to water them often. By caring for them properly, our children will enjoy the same benefits we have enjoyed from our forefathers. SATURDAY, MAY 18 HAS BEEN SET ASIDE AS MT. PLEASANT PARK DAY Bring your shovels and rakes and let's work together. 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