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Show jnilqirflf Messenger-Enterpris- (Continued from Page Thursday, February 21,1991 e, Page 4 1) period. Mr. Orlopp was presented with a handsome plaque that had as its main feature the replica of a large bronze tom turkey. 41-ye- ar The program presented the Osborne Sisters, a country western vocal trio that has a number of recordings and albums on its hit list, with performances of a dozen numbers. At their Saturday night program, the Osborne rendition of God Bless the U.S.A was Board reviews (Continued from Page 1) will add eight new classrooms, an administration area, and other needed space, at a cost of about $850,000. Extensive discussion was held with regards to the plans for a flat roof system for the addition, with a new warranted roofing material, so that the new addition will conform to the appearance of the present building. The board was understandably nervous with flat roofs, as the Gunnison High School is notorious for having one of the worst roofing problems in the district, and it has a flat roof, although of a much different material. Another related problem in the Gunnison Valley High School was the old boiler system, which is inadequate to heat the present building, let alone the addition as well. As a result, the project includes plans for a supplementary boiler, attached to the present one, using natural gas, which would Tire only when the demand called for it, to alleviate the present heating shortage in the main building. The addition will have its own separate ceiling heating system, and will basically be independent. The last item is a proposed demolition of the current inadequate locker rooms, replaced by modem team lockers in the Gunnison Valley High School, for about $100,000. The financing for these projects was approved by the voters as part of the November Elaine Christiansen (left) and Vivian Bagnall (right) get organized elections last fall. The bonding to tie ribbons on trees and light poles in Manti City in support of will be with Zions 1st National the troops. The Legion Auxiliary tackled the project last week, and Bank, for a total bond debt of $2,525,000, to be paid from 199 1 to 2004, with interest rates from 5.4 to I I I now proclaim many red, white, blue ribbons tied with yellow bows our support for our troops In Saudi Arabia, 7.0. This amount will also retire the former debt of a 1980 bond issuance for $1,005,000, and by including it in the new rates and schedule, would even out the payments to about $330,000 per year. These projects produced no new taxes for the public, and no raise in the mill levy. them on each lamp post and Red, white and blue come home safely banners and yellow ribbons, pledging support to the men and women now serving in the Persian Gulf, have been placed on lamp posts along additional yellow ribbon displays on posts that carry the American flag. Mantis Main Street They were in place for Presidents Day, and serve as Manti High students form Academic Decathlon team scholarship skills. The Manti High School team will compete this March in St George against schools ranging from 4A in size. Participants will be judged against students with Scnool. similar GPAs ranging from 2.0 These students were chosen to 4.0. by a committee of faculty The winners of this members on the basis of competition will receive medals citizenship, grade point average and scholarships respectively. and scholarship. The members They will also qualify to compete of the team are Kristen at the national finals held in Brenchley, Brian Baker, Crystal April. Cox, Bobi Gardner, Lori Jones, The state competition will Jeannie Mortensen, Danielle consist of six written tests based Nance, Alex Peterson, Ben on the following categories: Schoppe, Carrie Walker and Economics, Fine Arts, Language Derek White. Mrs. Les Good is and Literature, Mathematics, the adviser. Science and History. In addition The academic Decathlon to this, each participant will be Program is a nation-wid- e required to give a program organized to recognize prepared speech, and a and challenge students across impromptu speech. They America in leadership and will also be judged on an BOBI GARDNER Eleven students from Manti High School have been selected to form the first annual Academic Decathlon Team at Manti High to four-minut- e two-minu- te interview and essay writing. The Decathlon students meet two to three times a week at Snow College, where they attend seminars regarding the above areas. In addition, they have read short stories and a novel to prepare them for the language and literature section. Last January the team traveled to American Fork to participate in regional competition held to help prepare the students for the state Ribbon Yellow includes Vivian Bagnall, chairman, Erma Young, Yvonne Howell and Maurine Nelson. The Committee , It is time for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale in Utah. The Girl Scouts, along with the honorary cookie sae celebrity, Tim Ross, KUTY Channel 2 weatherman, and Girl Scouts all over Utah will be taking orders from Feb. 21 through Mar. 6. The cookies are $2.50 a box and orders will be delivered April 8 through April 22 by Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts. The cookie sales help the girls learn responsibility, sales techniques and money as management they We want to encourage homeowners and business people to participate in the display of support and commitment," Mrs. demonstrate the councils cookie theme this year Growing with Pride." f . 'i i Bagnall said. Auxiliary President Elaine proceeds directly supports the troops and a variety of activities, Christiansen said the ribbons including the nationwide Right will stay in place, as expressions to Read" service project, summer of patriotism, until the men and camps and math and science women come safely home after learning projects. completing their combat For more information on the missions. 9 And then well have a grand sale, contact Eileen Jeffs or Kathy Nielson celebration, she promised. , i i , i A portion of the cookie sale 283-437- 283-450- 4. competition. Members of the Decathlon team feel that this competition has provided a good opportunity to study diverse subjects as well as develop academic skills. Hopefully all of the time and effort placed in this program by the students will pay dividends next month in St George. Girl Scout Troop 924 is all geared up for upcoming Cookie Sales. Earl Wheeler nominated Earl Wheeler of Manti, has been nominated to compete in the National FFA Agriscience Teacher of the Year program. Wheeler, one of four nominees from Utah, teaches at Manti High School. He was selected by Utah state agricultural education leaders for his dedication to young people pursuing careers in agriculture. The Agriscience Teacher of the Year award program Academic Decathlon Team at Manti High School; back: Brian Baker, Ben Schoppe, Derek White, Alex Petersen, Mrs. Leslie Good, advisor. Front; Lori Jones, Bobi Gardner, Crystal Cox, Danielle Nance, Jeanie Mortensen, and Carrie Walker. Not available for picture: Kristen Brenchley. recognizes outstanding agriculture instructors who emphasize agriscience and new technologies in their curricula. Teachers are acknowledged for their innovative instruction which sparks students interest in the scientific aspects of agriculture including biology, the People believe if you sprinkle salt on the tail of a bird, you will have good luck. environment, engineering and k agribusiness. The Agriscience Teacher of the Year award program is sponsored by the GTE Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. FFA is a national organization of 387,042 members in 7,634 local chapters preparing for careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Local, state and national activities and award programs provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired through agricultural education. FFA members strive to develop agricultural leadership, cooperation and citizenship. fc P PTA conference dated Manti High School will be Parent-Teachholding its mid-terConferences on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1991. Schedule for the conferences: Fri., Feb. 22: Failing and absence notice will be mailed home. m v er Mon Feb. 25: Students will mid-terreports. be bringing m Tues., Feb. 26: Parent-Teach- er conferences will be held in the gym from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be no school for students this day. |