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Show Messenger-Enterpris- Manti Elementary School Letters to the Editor Ltlr pitta on Page 2 National Newspaper Association tltndtrout, tnd , 1 Trivia ... Positive Action Students of the Week to tho Editor from our roador. Uttort mutt b tlgntd, b In good titto, not llmlttd to 500 word. Wt rttorvo tht right to withhold ntmet with tuftlcltnt ctutt Alto, Ittttr ptr ptrton par month. W Invllt Thursday, January 28, 993 e, Best Column Winner 1981 Utah Press Association Thanks! Best Column Winner 0- To the Editor: Manti Elementary students and staff. This is a note of thanks to Fenton and Blake DeMill for removing the snow on the side of the road in front of the Manti Elementary School. Fenton and Blake donated hours of their own time and equipment to make the bus unloading zone and parking area accessible and safer for by Max During the unusually snowy winter, we have also had volunteers dig walkways through the piles of snow made by the snowplows, so students could avoid climbing over the ice. Thanks for your help. Manti Elementary School staff News from Sanpete County Extension Agent Gary L Anderson, USU Extension Service Pesticide License Necessary for Most Farmers For most farmers a private applicators pesticide license is a must A license is needed to purchase many of the materialsused to control weeds and insects that give farmers problems. Normally officials from the Utah Dept of Agriculture and USU Extension Service come through the counties and teach a certification and recertification course for private pesticide applicators. This year they dont plan to offer the course ei ther i n Sanpete or Sevier Counties because of the low number of licenses expiring in both counties in 1993. The nearest place the courses will be offered this year is Provo. So far in January I have taken the names of about eight farmers who are interested in certifying for the first time or recertifying. If enough people are interested in taking the course (25 or more) we can probably get the state people to come down and do a workshop. If you, or anyone you know, needs to get certified this year, please call the Extension 1 Office at and I will try to get the training brought in. 835-215- Since Sevier County will not have a course this year, anyone from there is welcome to call and get on the list and come to the training if we can get it. News from Sanpete County Home Economist Sandra J. Christensen USU Extension Service Utah has the highest birth rate in the nation and a divorce rate which meets, or in some areas of the state, exceeds the national average, leaving many single mothers to care for and support large families. Since the single parenthood rate is high in Utah and wages, even when there are two parents in the home, are relatively low, the percentage of Utah mothers who work outside the home is equal to or greater than the national average. Many Utah mothers would like to have gainful employment within their own homes but the opportunity for professional linkage with professional networks in this home employment are limited. There are several types of child care arrangements available, but in Utah most of these children are cared for in family home day care. It is critical then to give serious attention to quality child care since research has clearly shown that poor quality child care during the earliest years of life can permanently affect young children intellectuaffectally and for ing their potential and school success and psycho-sociall- y, school-readine- ss the meaningful contributions they could make to their world. The single most significant way to promote quality child care for childre n is to make sure that they are cared for by caregivers who have received professional training in child development and whose own personal needsfor child development training, with other caregivers are being met. pre-scho- ol Although Utah does nothave licensure standards which par- ticularly promote quality day care, quality care can be developed as providers receive training and are involved in professional support networks with other home providers. The professional concerns of home providers can be well met through involvement with the Professional Family Child Care Association (PFCCA) whose goals are to support and provide quality child care by addressing the professional, personal and child development training needs of providers. Asecond way to ensure qualhome day care is to family ity have children cared for by caregivers whose homes and programs are accredited by the National Association for Family Day Care (NAFDC). Its Been A Long Some folks are anxious to get rid of the snow and on with our next growing season. Isnt it amazing what the psychology of this type of Winter has done for so many? Just as a temporary loss of ones health can serve as an appreciation for good health, yet ones attitude can make such a difference in the recovery. The other day in conversation with a fellow on campus at Snow College, I commented that it had been quite a while that I had seen him having to walk with crutches. I asked, How much longer? His reply, Only four weeks and three days! And yet his tone of voice, with inflection and a smile onhis face led me to feel a certain amazement and appreciation for his excellent attitude and spirit about it all. His hope was so refreshing, his smile reflectingthegenuineacceptance ofhis past athletic accident, with his present trial of having to be shackled by the inconvenience, yet his spirit was remarkably pleasant. His conversation even gave me a lift, a shot of tolerant hope and realization that no matter what our present physical circumstance, yet the endurance and toleration of it all can be so upbeat and pleasant When asked about training needs, day care providers who have participated in training value it highly and wanted more opportunities. The Sanpete County USU Extension Service, in cooperation with Utah State University, the LDS Church and the Utah Office ofChild Care, would like to assist you in such professional training. We are invitingyou to attend training sessions beginning Jan. 30 at the EOC Room in the Sanpete County Courthouse, beginning at 1 p.m. The training will probably be an eight-wee- k course. At the conclusion of the training, those who finish will receive $75 worth of toys for your business and $75 toward accreditation with NAFDC. If you are interested or have questions concerning this opportunity, please contact Sandra Christensen at the USU Cooperative Extension Service at835-215- BftflMIIMA 1. USPS Club News Washing walls Windows beauty of the flowers, grass, leaves on the trees and new life that comes with anothergrowing season. Thanks! I extend another pat on the back and expression of hearty thanks to those of you who just pitch-i- n and help your neighbor with snow removal or other deeds of charity. Manti, Utah 84642. 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All 6 years experience Rightll - - There it is the longest banister I have ever seen and two of them no less. Fm sure the skilled craftsmen who built that noted feature of the Temple had in mind that someday it would be slid down. Otherwise why would they have polished the wood so highly? What a thrill it would be to start at the very top and slide to the very bottom. I really think I could build up enough speed on the steep parts to carry me around the level parts. Also I could let my fingers on the posts as I descended. Only trouble is, Td have to do it more than once to learn how to anticipate the bottom. It can be pretty painful and embarrassing to hit the bottom going at full speed. But I shall never allow myself the frivolity of doing it in the Temple. I consider the Houseof the Lord sacred and would never do anything to detract from that sacredness. But I have to admit that many times when I look at that beautiful staircase, I subconsciously wonder how it would be?? at I wonder if President Monson has ever slipped into the west wing, after all the patrons have gone, and slid down the banister. I expect he hasnt, but IT1 bet hes thought about it. And I wouldnt put it past Presidents Greenhalgh and Johnson to have entertained the idea occasionally. When you meet a friend on a plane these days whose name is Jack, youd better not address him with Hi, Jack! There is nothing that strikes fear into a parents heart more than a roomful of kids who are suddenly quiet. Did you hear about the cat who ate some cheese and waited for a mouse with baited breath? Beth took me to the doctor the other day for a check-uAfter the examination the doctor said to Beth, I dont like the looks of your husband." Neither do I," said Beth, But hes good to the children." p. Not so trivial: Nothing in life is to be feared. be understood. Its only to Ephraim LDS Institute of Religion News Winner of the General Excellence Award from the Utah Press Association Obituaries Thank you Notes 8 - Manti, Utah 84642. Levelores Ask for Lorraine Sessions When I was a little boy, one of my main joys was going to visit my grandmother. The thing I liked about it was sliding down the banister. They had this staircase which must have had at least 60 steps (or so it seemed to me). It was on one side of the room and led to the attic. To make sure that people didnt fall off, there was a beautiful banister the entire length of the staircase. The only bad part about it was that grandma had forbidden us to slide down the banister. However, the fact that it was worn smooth and highly polished made clear the fact that it had reached that state of perfection, not with a dust cloth or grasping hands, but with the seat of many a pair of coveralls on many a grand- - and greatgrandchild. In fact I suppose I wore out more seats sliding down the banister than I ever did sitting in church. But we had to do it when grandma wasnt around. So wed sneak into the room whenever the opportunity arose and have a grand time, until our squeals of joy betrayed our presence and brought grandma to the scene with a hairbrush in her hand. We always felt we had made a great accomplishment if we could have our fun and get away with it. Then when I went to the University ofWyoming, the Engineering Building had banisters down the center of the steps, for all five floors. We found that the only way we could get from our class at the top to one on the bottom on time was to Blide down the banister. So the stairways were a mass of freshmen and sophomores sliding down the banisters. When we got to be juniors and seniors it was too undignified, so we walked (or ran). Thus you will note that I have this hangup about banisters. Now I am an ordinance worker in the Manti Temple and guess what I think about when I use that beautiful spiral staircase? e, Wallpapering Painting Call wee knights alter 7 p.m. Call The Manti Messenger Wedding Pictures 462-335- This growing season will be such a reward for toleration of this above normal month ofsnow-fal- l. I marvel at those who look at the inconvenience of the snow on our streets and smile as they envision the coming seasons of Subscription Rates: $1 6.00year in Sanpete County $19.0Qyear outside Sanpete County Routine House Cleaning Also, Manti Homemaker cookbooks will be available for sale, at a cost of $7.00 each. this snow so much more tolerable. Maybe it is only four more weeks and three days until we have our physical conditions and surroundings much more on the normal level. Lest we forget just a year ago, when our decent snow storms could almost be counted on one finger, our lack of water was pretty scary for some. The nice, mild Winter becomes a memory we soon forget, when we had such a lack ofwater for much ofthe summer gardens and fields. e, Breaf Manti Homemakers The topic will be Keys to Building Strong Families. Toknowthat we already have hope of a much better growing season this coming summer makes the inconvenience of all 3284-000- Items turned In Tuesday . It! published weekly for $1 6.00year Inside Sanpete County, Inc., 35 S. $19.00year outside Sanpete County by Messenger-EnterprisMain, Manti, Utah 84642. 2nd class postage paid at Manti, Utah. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to; Manti Messenger, 35 S. Main, Chatters' The Manti Homemakers meeting is set for this Thursday, January 28 at 7 p.m. in the Home-E- c Room of Manti High School. Its Going to Be Worth Time E. (No self-address- OPENING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The Institute Council held their first activity of the quarter on Monday, January 4th, the Opening Social. The Opening Social was a great success, as usual. Everyone that came seemed to be having a terrific time. The door prizes were a very bighit with everyone. Besides all the fun, the Institute Council also didalittlerecruitingatthe Social On Wednesday January 13th we had a Dinner at the Tute. As usual the dinner was a big success. We served people forever it seemed like. On January 20th we had a Nite at the Tute. This was a fun activity. At 7:00 we had country swinglessons and at about 8:00 we had a swing contest Everyone that was there had a great time swinging away. The couples were so into the country mood that we kept playing music until about 10:00. This coming Friday we are going to for their committees. We appreciate all those who help and who signed up to help. Abigthanksto Mindy Maughn for her hard work which ensured the success of this activity. FRIDAY FORUM This quarter we have had some excellent Friday Forum speakers includingBrother Price, one of the newer institute teachers this year, Brother Robert Shirts, a seminary teacher in Fillmore and our most recent Forum speaker, who was Brother Birch, a seminary teacher in Gunnison. He spoke of different voices in our lives and listening to the voices that will help us and blocking out the voices that will not help us. We would like to thank Angela Guymon For the great job she does with Friday Forum. have a Friday at the Tute. Our Fridays at the Tute start at 3:00 p.m. and go until 5:00 p.m. Another upcoming activity is the annual Sweatheart Ball, on Febuary 5th. REGISTRATION This quarter we have had 1075 individuals register for Institute. Some of these people have registered for more than one class; therefore we have 1665 cummulatdve. The Institute Council is going to have the dinner again for the Ward which has the most registered for Institute. So come one and all, old and young, and register for Institute. , |