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Show Page 2, May 4, 1994 Manti MessengerEphraim Enterprise Prime Time For Children, Solution to Social Problems A trio of university sociologists say that the guide to reordering our social universe has already been written. Its spelled out plainly in the last line of the worlds oldest bestseller. Brigham Young University sociologist Alan Hawkins refers to the final verse of the Old Testament, where an ancient prophet warns the people to turn the heart of parents to their children. Hawkins believes the message of this verse is appropriate for our own day. It involves turning of parental hearts to the children here and now." Elder Neal A. Maxwell of the Quorum of die Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recendy warned that there will always be a shortage of police if there is a shortage of effective parents. Likewise, there will not be enough prisons if there are not But current enough good homes. chaos is not a reason to give up try- - ing, says Elder Maxwell. To the contrary: We should make course corrections and fix the leaks, not abandon ship! In a clear attempt to reverse the alarming slide toward complete social dysfunction. President Clinton is reinflating the traditional family values balloon in this International Year of the Family. Both efforts target the theme: Heal the world by tending to the home. Unfortunately, the medicine most prescribed as the balm for the prevailing problem - substantial parental involvement - appears to be a wanted commodity. This notion that kids are competent, that they can deal with anything we throw at them is a very convenient perception, says best-selliauthor and child development expert Dr. David Elkind. But it happens to be dead wrong. There are some areas where we adults have to take responsibility. Were putting Ephraim Senior Citizens Legal Services - Wednesday, May 4, 10:00 am. at Senior Center. Amy-on- e wishing to use these services is invited. The service is free but we will appreciate a call to the Center (283-631by 9:30 am. to let us know if you will attend. Mothers Dav Luncheon - Friday, May 6, 1:00 pm. at Snow College Cafeteria. Please call Delila (283-437for a reservation. The Mothers will be honored as guests for the lunch and we will provide a good 0) 8) program. Service Trip - ProvoOrem area, Monday, May 9, 10:00 am., meet at Center. Buy or bring your own lunch. Transportation donations cepted. Call Helen Rigby ac- (283-413- 5) for reservations. Eye Test - May 11,2:00 - 3:00 pm. there will be a glaucoma screening service provided at the Ephraim Senior Center it is free and available for everyone. Breakfast - May 16, 9:00 am. at Senior Center. Suggested donation S1.00. Call Helen Rigby (283-413- 5) for reservations. Our volunteers really put on a good breakfast - hope you will turn out. Blood Pressure - Tuesday, May 17, 1:30 pm. at the Center. Living Trust Seminar - Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 pm. at Senior Center. Del Rowe will conduct a seminar on living trusts, estates, etc. This is a good opportunity to learn how to manage your estate. .eon Olson (283-631- 0) Please call if you plan all the responsibility for protecting children on children. Thats wrong and were paying the price for it." There is no question in my mind, says Elkind, that the solid nuclear family where both parents are responsible, both parents are mature, loving, caring, sharing, and so on is the best possible environment for kids to grow up in. Kids that Ive seen who are the healthiest and well put together grew up in that kind of home. Trust in the harmonizing influence of loving example is fundamental, says Elder MaxwelL There should be less wringing of hands and more loving arms around our families. In the realm of social order, thats the catalyzing influence that will create order from chaos, harmony from discord. Parents and grandparents," he pleads, scrutinize your schedules and priorities in order to insure that lifes prime relationships get more prime time. Sterling to attend. Board Meeting - Thursday, May 19, 9:00 am. at Center. Monthly. Pinner Thursday, May 19, 6:30 pm. at Center. Bring your own dishes. Suggested donation for $3.00. Call Delila reservations prior to evening of May 18. Helen has arranged for an enjoyable program. Trip - Fremont museum and Cove Fort - Monday, May 23, leave Center at 8:30 a.m. Bring or buy your own lunch. Transportation dona(283-437- Joins State Clean-U- p Day Rose Mclff This State Clean-U- p Day on May 14 will be a community project, and all residents are invited to join this days activity. There will be two dump trucks and some pickup trucks to haul away rubbish. To make it easier, combustions accepted. Make reservations tible materials could be tied in with Helen Rigby (2834135). Scandinavian Festival Saturday, bundles. Take items out on your street for easy pick up. May 28. We are asking for volunIf anyone needs help getting their teers to build a float to be entered in material out on the street, call Toby the parade at 11:00 a.m. HELP! This is his Eagle Ryan at HELP! The seniors will sponsor another Scout project He will also help fund raiser turkey barbecue for the make arrangements if anyone wishes Scandinavian Festival from 11:30 old vehicles towed away. The Diaam. to 2:00 p.m. Cost is $4.00 per betes Foundation is chairing this, but in plate. We appreciate your support to Toby Ryan is charge if it locally. the 9th of May. GetCall ahead by make this success. a help project old vehicles is a staterid of Snow ting at meals Congregate College wide Friare Cafeteria project Tuesday through Let us all take pride in our state day at 1:00 pm. Call your reservations to Delia Olson (2834378) by and community. Help clean up and beautify. Tell your neighbor! 9:30 am. , If we do a good job on our reThe Food Bank appreciates the cleanup, we will qualify to receive a sponse we have had for contributions. We thank you and want you new flag pole and flag for the upto know that a good many people coming new city hall. See you out on the 14th of May! have been helped. The need is never ending, so please call Clara Peterson if you have food, clothing, or bedding to contribute. by 835-245- (283-631- 1. 4) The Manti Literary Club will be holding their May meeting on Thursday, May 5, in the Ephraim Senior Citizens Building. A musical number will be provided by Terrie Green. The Sahara Desert covers about 3.5 million square miles, an area roughly equal to that of the United States. Crafters Wanted! Craft Show held in conjunction with Centerfield's :Founder's Day is looking for crafters to participate! jjt will be held June 4, 1994 in Centerfieid! Call Marie Mary (evenings) : 528-383- j or 4 A 528-35- 31 Don't hesitate! Be sure to sign up Todayl J gorilla baby can walk by five months but it usually rides until It Is almost piggy-bac- k three years old. S SUMMER POSITIONS AVAILABLE : MANU CITY e Manti City for the following positions: 1. POOL7PARK OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - This Is an adult position. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours. Duties include: oversee and perform pool maintenance, as well as other duties that may be assigned, sUpervisoiy details, etc. The ideal candidate for this positions would be a cjertified lifeguard, have First Aid training, and certification in CPR. Salary is negotiable and would be commensurate with qualifications and experience. : 2. HEAD LIFEGUARD AND ASSISTANTS - All lifeguards must be certified, hiave completed First Aid Training and be certified in CPR. 3. TICKET SALESCONCESSION STAND OPERATOR Individuals will for all be responsible collecting pool access feels, concession operations, (sales : is accepting applications and ordering)7 and other duties assigned. : gart-tim- e 4. PART TIME GROUND WORKER FOR THE CEMETERY AND PARK - This is a position for the summer months only, it will be hourly and does not ioplude benefits. 5. OPERATION OF THE CONCESSIONS AT THE MANTI CI7YSCHOOL ELLPARK - Specifics as to concessions operations can be obtained at the Manti City Office, SO South Main, Manti, Utah. Deadline for applications will be Friday, May 1 3, 1 994 5:00 p.m. :j: Published in the Manit Messenger on May 4, and May 1 1 , 1994. Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Freedom or Slavery, have you made your choice? We would like to bring your attention to an issue that has been gathering momentum these past three and a half years, approximately, regarding garbage pickup. Prior to the mandatory garbage pickup, several Ephraim citizens opposed the force that was used in bringing about this service. Because they had strong feelings concerning this method, they went to the citizens of Ephraim and a majority of the citizens signed a petition opposed to the mandatory garbage plan. Despite the petitioned will of the people, the system was instituted. Feeling the injustice of this force, and according to our free rights as a free man, we chose to do our civil responsibility of taking care of our own garbage. Because we refuse to pay for a service that we did not want, we are being legally pursued by the city, for full payment plus interest, which amounts to double the actual cost of the service. We do pay the $2.00 charge each month for the use of the landfill. We would like to point out that we are not against garbage pickup. There was already an economic garbage collection in place. Economics of private enterprise has suffered and we are all made poorer by government regulations. The present contract for garbage pickup expires this year. All of you widows, snowbirds, and others who are desiring independence of die garbage system must let your voice be heard loud and clear! CALL YOUR COUNCILMAN. The Christensens Dear Editor, After reading the Letter to the Editor of April 13, 1994 in which named withheld shared a perspective I could understand but not agree with, I am writing to offer a different point of view. I could violence that interrupted the unusual state of serenity we enjoy in this area, but I think the issues that evoke other points of the letter are founded in fear of a much different kind. This fear is the type that rules attitudes of bigotry and disrespect for those different from ourselves. It is the type of fear that tends to allow people to be judged by the culture they belong to, the color of their skin and their social or economic status: The letter clearly shows attitudes of us and Them and a grave lack of tolerance far diversity. I seriously doubt that the students involved in the March incident were the same ones who were playing football here a year ago. This substantiates my suspicion that the author has lumped all the Polynesian, gun shooting, football players into a nice, easy to explain category. If this is done no one ever has to look at individuals, cause or circumstance. Thankfully we have Polynesians, African Americans, Native Americans, and foreign students in our community. Unique to Snow College is a body of people that if missing would deny most of us the opportunity to assess our beliefs and our prejudices. Here we have the opportunity to learn not about them but about us. By having this experience we can come to value our own society and our country. Until our beliefs have encouraged a different system, we are unable to fully appreciate what it is we believe. Here is Ephraim we dont even have to go into a section of town to observe and interact with others who are different from us. We can go right down on the comer to Top Stop and see all a big city has to offer. Young rebels on their skate boards, and all types of students hanging out" This is due primarily to the kind and open attitude of Jim, who owns Top Stop. His friendliness and warmth invite a diverse group of our community to his comer of the world. Snow College offers an education, both for the community and those who are formally engaged in the classroom. An important part of education is what we learn about ourselves as we proceed to obtain knowledge. What happened in March can teach us many things if we can get by the stereotypes and the fear. I am not so concerned about the facts of who did what and who got blamed and who didnt, as I am the underlying tones that support and promote exclusiveness." Just get those damn foreigners out of our community and everything will be OK. This comment has been made to me on more than one occasion. Sure, these type of attitudes make history interesting. Ihke Hitlers point of view for instance, but they have no place in a society that is moving more and more towards diversity. What I have learned from begin intimately involved in the March incident is that humans redeeming qualities and common sense often go to the dogs in situations that involve misunderstanding, anger, or threats. People react at their worst Fear once again pulls a trigger and leaders chase. Cruel and harsh judgement of each other pulls a veil over our eyes and allows us to stab blindly at our own insecurities. The streets of Ephraim just happened to be the arena where this drama was played. You will find similar acts within the walls of homes and apartments, in the work place and amongst friends. We dont need more people pointing the finger at others, we dont need more watch dogs lying low on street comers waiting to bite the leg of the first person who steps off the beaten path. While we cant ignore the problems in our community we also cant allow these problems to further perpetuate suspicion, hatred and disre1 spect for individuals. Working hard to encourage appreciation for differences and sensitivity to the components that make use each who we are, will help create a more positive environment for all members of our community to thrive in. This can be done by starting with ourselves. We need to love who we are, both as an individual and as a member of our respective culture. From this comes an appreciation and acceptance of others who are different. We are all a part of a greater community, the human race and finding ways to form common bonds which strengthens us collectively and provide an avenue for success for us individually will go a long way to create a group that can learn and be productive. If students or community do not find a supportive environment to work and thrive in they are more likely to form groups where they can find success, even if the success is disguised in negative or counter productive activities. I think the March incident shows us that we do not have gangs in this community as much as we have a group of people who were willing to look out for each other in a time of trouble. If I could say anything about the Polynesians as a group, I would say that from observation they support and care for each other in a way I envy. The possible presence of real gangs or not in this community is a strong case for us to each assess ourselves now and see what solutions we can each contribute to better understanding and positive problem solving. What can we do? 1. Neighborhoods get together and invite students over for an evening. Once you get to know people as individuals rather than as part of race, religions or color, its much easier to form honest opinions about them. 2. Greet kids on the street in a friendly way. Smile and say hello as you try to squeeze into Top Stop. Be patient Come and support one of hundreds of activities that Snow College provides for the students and community. Volunteer to tutor students who may need support in difficult classroom subjects. Give something. 3. Enjoy the diversity of people who come to our community. Help them find things int he grocery stores if they look lost Many of the foreign students with limited language skills appreciate the attention. When you see people hanging around notice how much fun they are having, the laughter, and the friendships. Give some of yourself to them in some ways. Smiles are easy. Remember, most students are sick of studying and playing foot-bal- L Remember that most football players give countless hours of practice and time to Snow College which brings honor and fun to our community. They usually go to Top Stop because theyre hungry, and without many scholarships available they eat wonderful meals like hot dogs and chips. Tty inviting them for diner. 4. When you are driving around the streets, wave at people and smile. When you notice good things happening make a mental note of it and try to do the same. When you see things that need attention, find positive ways to respond. If you dont have anything to do, get a trash bag and spend a few hours cleaning a street up or doing service for someone. 5. If you see graffiti, decide if its a Bill loves Nancy type or of the mere dangerous kind. It its Bill loves Nancy, just feel sorry that Bill is so insecure that he has to write it in such a way. If it is truly dangerous, go through the proper channels in the community to have it investigate. 6. Look for the good. Commend the good. Sing the praises of the good. Support the good. Be as good as you can. Let the goodness get out of hand. Good begets good, and soon the bad has a way of sneaking out the back door and everybody thinks a miracle happened. Sincerely Tresha Rasmussen Mom will appreciate a token of affection from Thriftway! Rose bushes Fresh cut bouquets Variety of Mother's Day Tins Porcelain baskets IMF ,.c Gunnison, Utah 528-30- 60 |