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Show Home of The Mormon Miracle Pageant 1992 Pageant Dates: July 9, 10, olumeToTTjumbeTTT 50 II, 14-1- 8 MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, I992 a copy 'Marginal year' is forecast for Moroni Feed Co. Efficient Operation: Nearyear-aroun- d operation will keep efficiency at high level First Ward. BY BRUCE JENNINGS Moroni When the goinggets tough, the tough get going." Ferd The capacity crowd, well fed, well entertained, but somewhat drowsy, evidently left with a feeling of renewal. came out of Moroni Feed Co.s During the business meeting that preceded the Alders favorite aphorism. Although the news that annual business meeting Saturday was somewhat grim, the banquet crowd in the eveningdidnt reflect that mood. The banquet theme was The Best in the West" and the programs main ingredient was nostalgia. Bob Christensen, the cowboy poet and humorist, recited some of his poems with the kick at the end and his audience evidently enjoyed the humor. The Cow Daddies," a banquet, came some sobering news: 1992 will be another marginal year - the fifth in a row - for Moroni Feed and its turkey growers. Two or three of them didnt survive 199 ls low prices, which in some cases didnt quite match production costs, several others have dropped out because they couldnt obtain financing, and still others chose to reduce numbers. ensemble, sang As a consequence, Moroni Feeds turkey people will grow around 15 percent fewer birds in 1992 than they did in 1991 year, 4,500,000; this year, 4,000,000, according to current three-memb- old-tim- -- -- er e favorites like Buffalo Gals," O, Give Me a Home, and Happy Trails to You. Door prizes - 30 or 40 of them - were awarded in the -- -- drawing. They had been contributed by Moroni Feed Co. and its numerous supporters. They varied from silver dollars to $50 gift certificates. A moments silent tribute was paid to the late Spafford Sumsion, who had been active in the turkey industry for many years, and two long-tim- e employees were honored with gifts on their retirement. The meal - turkey, of course, the featured item - was served with amazing efficiency by the -- projections. The reduction in numbers," general manager Joe Nielsen said, will not adversely affect our operation. Well still be able to operate at a high level of efficiency." The cutback in numbers, however, will adversely affect employment and some other phases of the business. A Moroni Feed Co. said that although spokesman the per capita consumption of turkey meat has steadily increased over the years, supply continues to exceed the demand, holding the price level near production costs. Moroni Feeds cutback in poundage will have little if any affect on the market, he added, because the national forecast is for greater numbers this year. As an example he cited the North Carolina production area, which grows about 10 times as many turkeys as Moroni Feed. North Carolina is projecting a substantial increase in numbers, "he said. And he added that the turkey poundage in storage continues high. The vanguard of this years crop was out of the incubators and into the brooder coops a week before Christmas. Theyll be going to the processing plant by And from mid-Apri- l. That schedule will come close to achieving one of Moroni year-roun- d operation that provides for a high level efficiency. Were engaged in a very competitive industry," Mr. Nielsen said. During the business meeting two new board members were installed: Douglas Cox, Manti and Parry Olson, board Ephraim. The members were Don Shand, Manti and Lynn Cook, Moroni. out-goin- g Snow College Relief Societies preparing for sesquicentennial The 14 Snow College Relief Societies are preparing for the 150th birthday of the Relief Society by planninga number of special These activities. activities will commemorate the founding of the Relief Society organization in Nauvoo, Illinois, on March 17, 1842. It will honor the pioneer efforts ofthe women who first established the organization and the efforts of those who have helped it to progress. The sesquicentennial week will begin on Sunday, March 8th, with a special fireside entitled A Society of Sisters." School District purchases two new Drivers Ed. cars Manti and Gunnison High School students who are anxious to attain that symbol of maturity, their drivers license, will now be able to demonstrate their skills on new vehicles. The South Sanpete School District has purchased two new drivers ed cars from Ron Greene Chevrolet. Theyre 1992 Chevrolet Corsicas purchased at a price of $10,021 each. Mr. Greene agreed to match the state purchase price, and the transaction will cost the local tax payer very little, since state funds cover most of the cost. The two replaced vehicles, which has each been driven in excess of 150,000, will be advertised for sale. Community Calendar 4 no later than Monday noon (Please call for items to be Included In this calendar) 835-42- 1 Events will be listed a maximum of two weeks Manti Literary Club Washington Day Tea, 3 p.m. Manti Clubroom MHS No. 21 vs. ............................................ Feb. Sanpete basketball, at Manti MHS vs. No. Sanpete, Feb. 22 ................................ Girls basketball, Feb. 20 ........... at ML Pleasant Toughlove Seminar, 3 p.m. Feb. 22 Feb. 28 Feb. 29-Ma- ItNMtMMMMtH r. I Manti City Building USU Nutrition Program, 2 p.m., Manti Senior Citizens Center a Ephraim Stake Conference School Board shortens school year from 180 to 172 days No Time Decrease: Longer days will make up the difference that point on, the processing will continue until late December. Feeds goals: a Parry and Judith Olson (left) and Douglas and Joyce Cox (right) had a special interest in attending the Moroni Feed Company annual banquet. Earlier that day Parry and Douglas had been elected to the company's board of directors. Participants in the fireside will be young women attending Snow College. Later in the week on Saturday, March 14th,theRelief Society members will be invited to participate in a hymn sing Relief Society and a world-wid- e broadcast. The broadcast will link womens congregations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, England, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa and Taiwan. After the broadcast, the young woman will be invited to a special birthday luncheon sponsored by the advisors ofeach of the college wards. The broadcast and luncheon will be held on March 14, 1992, and will commence at 9:45 a.m. with the hymn sing. The young women are currently involved in a special service project. At the annual Snow College Idea Fair, two quilts were tied by the young women which will be presented to two quilts prepared as a stake One disadvantage considered in making the change was the effect of the lengthened day would have on younger children, particularly those in the first BY BRUCE JENNINGS South Sanpete School District students will attend school, next year, 172 days instead of the current 180 days. But they will also have a longer school day, and those extra 15 minutes will equal the eight fewer days. The present school calendar is based on 990 instructional hours during the regular school year. The calendar adopted by the South Sanpete School District for the 1992-9year is likewise based on the same 990 instructional hours. The State Board of Education authorized the states school district to make the change and the South Sanpete School District board, after a study of the advantages and disadvantages of the change, voted unanimously in favor of a grade. te An longer. The change also takes into account the possibility that South Sanpete will soon have 3 some schools on a program because of a constantly increasing school population and year-roun- d the difficulty of financing additional classrooms. The school board took into account an extended list of pros and cons before making a decision. The major items in the list follow: schedule. 172-da- y Pros The study involved a district wide survey ofthe opinion of the parents of elementary school children and a survey of teacher Teachers, parents, and students were surveyed - results are strongly in favor of calendar. 2. May resolve fairschool scheduling problems. 3. More efficient use of time - giving teachers and students time in summer for work, summer school, inservice, etc. without loss of instructional 1. 172-da- y attitudes toward the proposed change. Parents voted 508 in favor of the change and 70 opposed. The teachers voted 123 in favor and eight opposed. The surveys were conducted by Principal James R. Petersen and teachers Jodi Prestwich and time. 4. May reduce non-ai- r conditioned buildings number Leslie Good. DAYS IN EACH QUARTER 1ST OUARTER END 2ND QUARTER END 3RO QUARTER ENO 4TH QUARTER END November O S DAYS January 22th 42 DAYS ftth-4DAYS Hatch Hay ?lth 42 $ DAYS ?2 7. May align closer with college and university schedules before school andat Christmas. -- 8. May . . organization consisting of 3.1 million women dedicated to individual faith, learning, and benevolent service. I 12. 1992 result in less interruption before school and at holiday time. Cons not in favor of calendar change and may protest somewhat. 2. Longer day may cause difficulty for young children at first. 3. Will affect funding formulas based on 180 or 183 day schedule and require some extra effort and clarification from District Office. 4. May not align with CUES areasurrounding districts. 5. Bus timesschool times changed slightly. 6. When a child is absent he she will miss more but less days to be absent. 7. Cooksbus drivers and some staff may lose time and salary. 1. Some fropo1 Proposed af the February women will also be involved in service projects being planned and prepared in their individual wards. The Snow College Relief Societies are sponsored by the Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and are part of an al -- Tnsl fY93 L CMSTHM bNPfc $U SCHOOL CAlf NQAR 1002 93 SOUTH service project, the young inter-nation- advantage teachers mentioned, was the opportunity to have a more flexible daily schedule. They said that lab periods, for instance, need to be of heat problems. 5. Teachers felt time change could be equally productive and possibly more productive - longer periods for some classes, time for mastery check or additional emphasis and follow up. 6. Some possible savings on costs related to fewer days many costs remain the same. Boor Meeting |