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Show ittifattpmf wrna iiiHmn of igfWf- I k Messenger-Enterpris- Questar donates to Snow College New Manti postmaster, Keith Once again Snow College students are benefitting from Burdick, likes to work with silver BY BHUCE heritage. Mr. grandfather was a Ute. Burdick's full-blood- A powwow," Mr. Burdick explains, is the gathering of a tribe." And a tribe can invite other tribes to its powwow. A powwow will involve dancing and other ceremonies, the telling of legends, barter, buying and selling. As an affiliated Ute' because ofhis ancestry, Mr. Burdick has tribal status. And that motivation has taken the Burdicks to powwows in a half dozen Western States. This summer they hope to attend the generosity of Questar, the parent company of Mountain Fuel in Central Utah. JENNINGS Manygoats, a wrinkled old Navajo bull rider out of Shiprock, wandered into the trading post in Roosevelt 20 or so years ago with some rings and bracelets he wanted to sell or trade. And that encounter got Keith new Mantis Burdick, postmaster, involved in his longtime hobby, silver work. Its an expensive hobby," Mr. Burdick says, with sheet silver around $5 an ounce and the black onyx, turquoise and mother of pearl he uses in building buckles, bracelets, checkers, and squash blossoms costly too. But its an engrossing hobby, too, he says. The tools are a torch, a mallet, deft fingers. And the outcome is always a piece ofjewelry that is different, in its own individual way, from every other piece of jewelry. Mr. and Mrs. Burdick have a favorite summertime activity: attending powwows. And attending is a manifestation of two elements: involvement in a native skill, silver work, and in Berry a powwow in Oklahoma. A powwow gives purpose to a trip," Mr. Burdick says. And a few pieces of jewelry serves as something like a passport of CommunicationsSpecial Physical Sciences student Parenting Conference was well attended The Regional Questions on parenting were discussed under the direction of Kim Cragun, Snow College, who also completed an eye opening presentation with statistics. The smoked turkey buffet Keith Burdick, new Manti Postmaster, enjoys silver work in After graduating from Union High School, Mr. Burdick became manager of an Indian trading post in Roosevelt and that led to contact his with Berry Manygoats and the beginnings of a hobby that has persisted through the years. He left the trading post after three years to accept employment as a clerk in the Roosevelt post office. The Postal Service operates on the principle of upper mobility, he says. In other words, employees who want to move up can do so if theyre qualified and are willing to accept transfers. Upper mobility took Mr. Burdick over a period, from the clerical position in the Roosevelt post office to officer in charge at Annabella, then Wendover, then Fort Duchesne and then Manti. He was one of several applicants for the Manti position when Mr. Kay Peterson retired. And he was one ofthree finalists 20-ye- ar the Lord. Affairs, of Later-da- y Saints as an institution has not favored or opposed specific legislative or proposals public The Church recognizes that there may be rare cases in which abortion may be justified-case- s involving pregnancy by incest or rape; when the life or health of the woman is adjudged by competent medical authority to be in serious jeopardy; or when the fetus is known by competent medical authority to have severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth. But these are not automatic reason for abortion. Even in these cases, the couple should consider and abortion only after consulting with each other, and their bishop, and receiving divine confirmation through prayer. The practice of elective abortion is fundamentally contrary to the Lords injunction, Thou shalt not steal; neither commit adultery, nor kill, nor do anything like unto it" (Doctrine and Covenants 69:6) We urge all to preserve the activity of human life and thereby realize the happiness promised to those who keep the commandments of Parenting Conference held Saturday night Jan. 12, 1991 at the Manti High School, was well attended. The Church of Jesus Christ convenience. i i scholarships for Engineering and Public issued the following statement Jan. 11, 1991, on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints: In view of the widespread public interest in the issue of abortion, we affirm that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints has consistently opposed elective abortion. More than a century ago, the First Presidency of the Church warned against this evil. We have repeatedly counseled people everywhere to turn from the devastating practice of abortion for personal or social J '4 The money has been designated to go towards a Postal Service committee in making the final selection. The committee takes into who were interviewed by account served approximately 250 people. At the completion of the evening, Elouise Bell, BYU experience, Professor, in her humorous qualifications and other factors manner, challenged those in making an appointment of present to live with integrity in this nature. their families. Many in We like Manti," Mr. Burdick attendance responded with says. This could well be our last positive comments to her thought stop on the upper mobility route." He looks out the east window of the Manti office at the mountains provoking address. Many who were involved in the VIP Parenting program contributed food and time to make the evening a success. Hyrum Smith, recognized world wide for his Time Management program and innovative leadership training, is the upcoming speaker for March 12, 1991. The public again is invited to attend. ' :rr ' and still sometimes thinks hes looking north. Thats because the Uintah Mountains that were a familiar landmark, during most of his years, run east and west He hopes, he says, that the fishing on Manti Mountain is as good as at the High Uintah lakes - two to four pounders. Mr. Burdick met his wife; the former Maureen Shiner, who graduated from Altamont High School, at a school dance. They are the parents of three children,! Shantel, Richard and Dirk. -- demonstrations abortion. concerning Inasmuch as this issue is likely to arise in all states in the United States ofAmerica and in Time for home gardens 1 BY GARY in Central Utah. Snow College will be one of four sites statewide to offer the classes specializing in many other nations ofthe world in which the Church is established, it is impractical for the Church to take a position on specific legislative proposals on this important subject However, we continue to encourage our members as citizens to let their voices be heard in appropriate and legal ways that will evidence their belief in the sacredness of life.". , , The entrepreneurial skills. for classes, Program Acquiring in' Competence Entrepreneurship (PACE) are sponsored by the Utah Governors Office of Hispanic Affairs, U.S. West, the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development and Utahs Small Business Development Centers. Prospective students may sign up for the classes at Snoto College or find out more information by calling Ruth 1 ext. 221 or Williams at The series of classes will be held for three hours each 283-402- 283-689- 0. Tuesday night beginning January 29th and run for nine sessions. Classes will be held be 7 and 10 p.m. in room 210 of the Business building on campus. The cost of the series is just ten dollars and the sooner you register the better because the seating may be limited. Youcai call in a request to Ruth Williams for the registration information or you can bring ten dollars and register the night of the first class. ! The courses are targeted to assist Hispanics, Native Americans, and women in developing vital entrepreneurial1 , including accounting, advertising, creating a business plan, market strategy, , financing, legal issues, complying with government regulations and managing human resources. Course directors suggests that class participants currently be involved in a small business or that within the next six months be planning to start one. All the information will be provided by the instructors, participants need only bring something to take notes with. Similar courses will be held in Blanding, Price and Ogden, Mothers will march in Jan. for fund-raiser Penny Brown, Ephraim, was named the Sanpete County leader for the 1991 March of Dimes Mothers March, according to Doreen Hendrickson, special events coordinator for the March of Dimes Southern Utah Division. our Southern Utah will participate in Mothers March week. City leaders anticipate that Sanpete County will raise $5,000 in the event The first Mothers March took place in 1950 in Phoenix, Az. where mothers went in an appeal to raise money to continue the fight against polio. Today mothers, fathers and youth groups march to fight birth defects, infant mortality and low door-to-do- or In this capacity, Brown will oversee the recruitment and coordinate volunteer activity during the Mothers March week, Jan. 21 through 28. Our mothers March leaders and volunteers are the backbone of our fund raising effort. Mothers March leaders are women and youth groups who have a strong commitment to healthier babies and service to the community in which they live. We commend and thank volunteers, said Hendrickson. Assisting Brown in the local Mothers March are Mrs. Eastman, Debra Madsen, Melba Jacobsen, Michelle Bailey, Linda Jensen, Dixie Lewis, Linda Fulmer and Jewel Bailey. It is anticipated that more volunteers 6,000 than The seed companies really throughout Central, Eastern and know how to use psychology on us. Just as we hit winter in full force they send us the beautiful gardening catalogs. It wouldnt be so bad if they were published in black and white; but no, they have beautiful color pictures of gardeners in their gardens eating Time Outs can diffuse juicy watermelon or picking red, fights between cooped-u- p ripe tomatoes in warm beautiful siblings weather. Quarreling youngsters can Fm ready to start my plants be very trying, especially in the already; but I know that if I do cooped-u- p conditions of a Utah 111 just have spindly plants that states Mary Lois winter, wont do anything when Sanpete Madsen, USU Home Economist weather gets good enough to Here are some ways to diffuse plant them out. A wise thing to the conflict, suggested by Tom do now though is to plan what Lee, Utah State University vegetable varieties we are going Extension family and human to plant. Also seed companies development specialist appreciate early orders enough Correcting behavior without that some of them offer a discount blame is one option, he said. For on price. take away a ball for 15 In planning your garden I example, minutes, if two children are suggest that you choose most of fighting over it Explain that your vegetable varieties from they can play with the ball again, the USU Recommended Variety but that they must share it List that contains varieties that This course of action does have been grown by gardeners and researchers and proven to not blame either youngster, but have superior qualities as well lets them know that their as serviceability in our climate. behavior is incorrect, he said. Take the ball away for the rest I have been able to obtain a of the day if the fighting resumes number of copies of the when you give the ball back. Greenhouse Gardening Guide Put the Try time-oufrom last year. This pamphlet children in separate contains a lot of good general battling set and for two locations timer a information well as gardening as a recommended variety list Larry Sabers, our extension agent of KSL Greenhouse fame, The first opportunity to see told me that there will be very 1990-9- 1 the edition of the Snow few on the changes dance College Recommended Variety List s company the 1990 one will still be good f$f ORCHESIS will take place next week (January 24th & 25th). 1991. This pamphlet is available to you while supplies last by will be ORCHESIS office into and the on dropping performing Wednesday, picking one up. These are free January 23rd, and Thursday, at this time. January 24th in the Crane While were daydreaming Theatre on the Snow College about gardens, those interested campus. Both evenings will in gardening workshops this feature a wide range of works by winter and spring should contact a number of different people. Some of the work is by Snow the Extension Office, We will try to have the training College students and faculty'and other work will be performed you would like. t. skills. African Americans, Asian Americans and all others are, encouraged to participate. The courses will include 18 units of, curriculum L ANDERSON Snow College President Gerald Day receives donation from Questar, presented by Deanne Hailing, local manager. birth weight Funds raised from the 1991 Mothers March will benefit the Campaign for Healthier Babies which emphasizes public health education, community service and research in all areas of infant and maternal health. This year the Greater Utah Chapter awarded nearly $100,000 to health organizations for research, with and additional $137,000 in national grant monies awarded to local organizations. For more information about the Mothers March or other March of Dimes programs, contact the Southern Utah Division at 373-419- 9. Quarelling youngsters should take 'time out' Sign up for training on entrepreneurship Now is the time to sign up for some excellent training being made available to entrepreneurs -- i position on abortion Bruce L. Olsen, managing E Deanne Hailing is the retail office manager for Questar in Ephraim and she presented Snow College President Gerald Day with a major donation on Tuesday. LDS church clarifies director Page 6 Thursday, January 17, 1991 e, together to discuss the problem, he said. Encourage older children to find their own solutions. This teaches them to cooperate and he develops problem-solving, said. On the other hand take when your children cooperate, he said. Tell your her daughter how grown-u- p behavior is if you see her share her toys with her brother. This reinforces positive actions. Finally give each child a special time for attention. Set aside a time each day, perhaps as little as 20 minutes.-Usthe time to play, read or color any activity as long as you do it together. notice one-on-o- - Another possibility is to have one child accompany you on errands. This special time can lessen aggressive behavior between siblings because rivalry is often rooted in childrens needs for your attention. Orchesis will perform 835-215- 1. j to three minutes to let them cool down. At the buzzer, bring them thanks to guest choreographer Jacque Lynn Bell. All of the work is original and the variety promises something for everyone. Special guest YaoYong will be joining ORCHESIS to dance in four of the numbers. Some fans may remember seeing Yong in concert at Snow last fall. The dance company is looking forward to presenting their first performance of this academic year. Tickets will be available Both night's at the door. performances will begin at 8 p.m.- f - |