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Show Maasengor-Entsrprls- Pago 2 Thursday, May 4 18S9 a, Not Surprised This Week Letters to the Editor at the LDS Institute We Invite Lettere to tho Editor from our feeder. Uttoro muot bo olgnod, bo In good taoto, not elenderoue, and limited to 500 word a. Wo rooorvo tho right to withhold namao with auKiclont cauao. Alao, pieeee , ono latter par paraon par month. by Barry Baker Associate Director Note: We received two let tive letter, was signed just, ters to the editor this week "A grateful taxpayer". We re that cannot be published, quire all letters to be signed, One was libelous, and the and in good taste and not although a good posi- - This Past Week The Faith of a Humanist was the subject of the weekly Friday Forum talk delivered by Dr. Gary Parnell of the Snow College Faculty to our usual audience of interested and responsive group of students. This unusual approach seemed to be understood by our curious students, always eager to learn and never satisfied that opinions a little removed from the normal approach cannot receive an open evaluation. The annual Spring Concert of our popular LD Singers performing group played for three nights at the Institute this past week to three different sized audiences, all progressively larger. The Thursday night s audience filled just over of our large cultural hall, while the Friday night crowd of students, parents and others of the hall. filled The final nights performance of was played to a enthusiastic folks, who really seemed to appreciate the many hours of practice and all that goes into the preparation of such a well performed production witnessed this year from this special group of Institute students. Dr. David WillmOre and Mr. David Naylor were of the group. Several students acted as accompanists. belous to be published. Puts MHS on academic map To the Editor: I must take this opportunity to recognize the most gifted young man that I have had the pleasure of teaching at Manti in the past 25 years. I first met Dennis Towne when he was in the fourth grade when I judged his science project. I couldnt believe the things he was telling me about his project were coming out of the mouth of a boy. His knowledge of electronics was astounding. ten-year-o- ld The next time I saw Dennis, he showed up in my chemistry class last year as a high school freshman. I said, Dennis, this is a pretty tough course even for a senior. His confident reply was, I can handle it. He certainly did! That spring he took the state chemistry test where as a freshman he competed against seniors in all the schools in the state, including schools on the the big Wasatch front. Dennis scored the only perfect score in the state, 50 out of 50. This year as a sophomore, Dennis has been taking calculus and physics with the seniors and making top scores on his tests. He competed at Snow College a few weeks ago and placed sixth out of 260 students in their math test, once again, competing against seniors and students from 26 other schools including many from the 4-- A Wasatch front again. On April 19, Dennis went up against the big boys one more time. This time, he competed against over 3500 students in the BYU Math Test. He put Manti High School on the academic map again by getting a third place score in competition with the following prestigious schools: Waterford, Taylorsville, West J ordan, East High, Orem, Timpview, Olympus, Davis, Manti, Skyline, Rowland Hall-S- t. Marks. Dennis is also the only student I know to challenge the awesome ACT Test as a freshman. He scored an impressive composite score of 28 and a score of 34 in mathematics, one to compare with a freshman. His ranking of 34 is compared to all other students taking the test. Now through special state guidelines and a new South Sanpete District Policy, Dennis, as a sophomore, will be able to graduate from High School this year. This was accomplished by meeting the standard of the district policy and by his demonstration of competency in the core classes taught at Manti High School as reviewed by a panel of five teachers in these areas. He has left his mark on Manti High School and as his teacher, I will not soon forget him. If his accomplishments had been in the athletic area he would be a town hero. Good luck Dennis two-third- three-quarte- (Continued from Page 1) at Manti High School in Manti, Utah. During that time, his teams won 534 games and lost 267 for a winning percentage. His 1966 team won the Utah Class B state title, and his teams finished second in the Class 2A tournament three other times - 1977, 1981 and 1983, at SUSC nt important than wins and losses to Braithwaite was his commitment to teaching young people. After receiving his masters degree from the University of Michigan in 1951, Braithwaite was offered a teaching and coaching position at Utah State University, his college alma mater. However, he turned down that offer to seek greener pastures. Braithwaite made a promise to the Manti superintendent to return to his birthplace, hometown and high school to coach the schools basketball team. And because of his commitment to the school and community, Braithwaite bypassed other promotions over the years. After basketball season, future. Sometimes I think its difficult to get that many people to agree that the sun will rise in the east tomorrow. Mom, I want to go over to Jackies and listen to some tapes with him after supper, okay? Have you done your geometry homework? it when I Ive learned that at this point I must concentrate on the point that geometry is more important than rock music, and that it should come first - and not to -- say that I dont like him running around with Jackie, even if Those parents, I believe, are perceptive. A kids friends can affect his or her future greatly. I Younger children seem to follow their parents wishes more readily than the ones in their teens. Friends do have a lot of influence over a young persons actions and views of whats really important Parents see situations that illustrate this time after work. time. do dont. That way, we stick to the issue of the moment - homeBut that isnt the only issue. Even more important is the question of whether the parent will surrender. Please remember this: Theres usually nothing more important to your childs future than school work. Extension Service to celebrate 75th anniversary with open house The exhibits will feature A g., Home Economics, and and other related aspects of Extension activities will be in the EOC Room. The following workshops will be in the District Court4-- H room: - How to Clean Your House and Everything In It", Janice Bown and Bonnie Jensen - a hit you wont want to miss, from Adult Leaders an School - hints, tips and cleaning solutions from everyday 2 p.m. -- off-sho- ot -- household items. 3 p.m. Scarf tying, Colleen and Marcea Nielsen 4 p.m. The New Knit Look New trends, projects and awards in the clothing program, Kathy Frischknecht aijd Linda Miller; designed for all 4 II leaders, youth, and other interested persons. There is no charge and the public is invited to attend. - - - 4-- H Advertising Doesn't Cost ... It Pays! ' a: by Max Call Hey, my friend said, A nickel isnt worth bending over for. I said, bending, grunting, and pocketing the Baloney, nickel. Fact of the matter is, I always pick up even a penny when I find it. I can remember when I was a kid I used to go down to the fairgrounds the day after the fair, climb under the net wire to get under the grandstand, and spend all day, looking for lost nickels and dimes. Once I even found a quarter. The most money I ever found was a five dollar bill. It was near Orem. As I got out of my car I at the rest stop on looked down and there it was in the gutter - a genuine $5 bill. I was elated. I was the only person stopped there at the time, so I couldnt inquire into who was the rightful owner (I was glad of that). As I pocketed the bill, I felt as rich as John D. offer our sincere congratulations to the Bennion family for their calling in this new assignment We are most grateful for the leadership and public service the whole family has given to Snow College and the commu- 1-- nity of Ephraim. Friday Forum Mr. Brent D. Ward, former United States Attorney for Utah, presently employed as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Huntsman Chemical Corporation in Salt Lake City, will be the speaker at the Friday Forum on May 5, 1989 at 12:00 noon in the Institute building. The title of his talk will be announced. The public is invited to attend. Rockefeller. I always use pencils down to the nub. When they get about three inches long (or short) Lloyd throws them in the garbage. But I dig them out and keep them until Im practically writing with my fingernail. I wear my shoes until they fall apart and I have an old red sweat shirt that is all of 35 years old. Its falling apart and has more holes than solid material. Beth has tried to throw it away several times, but Ive been able to salvage it so far. She even tried to give it to DI, but they wouldnt take it Beth says stingy, Lloyd says tight, I say frugal. And in spite of all the flak I take about it, I kind of enjoy being frugal. I wouldnt even object to being known as tight, but maybe stingy goes too far. Ive even been known to stoop over a pick up a paper clip off the sidewalk. Braithwaite turned to tennis. In 26 years in that position, Braithwaites teams compiled a dual-meremarkable 190-2- 1 record. His teams won 11 state championships and finished second nine times and third on five other occasions. Sixty-thre- e of his players have advanced to collegiate tennis teams, 10 at Now et the E. Im a frugal person. Beth says Im stingy, but I think frugal is a better word. For example: the other day I was walking down the sidewalk with a friend when we both spied a nickel on the sidewalk. Wow! I said. Theres a nickel. Better grab it thats stingy! it that a heavy rain washes away tons of topsoil but doesnt remove an ounce of dust from my car?? Why is If the world is getting smaller, like they say, why do they Division 1 level. keep raising the cost of postage stamps? Braithwaite was named Coach of the Year in 1966 and was president of the Utah High School Basketball Coaches Association He received another in 1983-8Coach of the Year award in 1987-8- 8 from the Utah High School Activities Association, and was How is it possible for a two - pound box of chocolates to make you gain five pounds? 4. Why is it that people who say It goes without saying never go without saying it? honored with the Distinguished This is still aland of opportunity. Where else could I make Service Award by the Utah High School Athletic Directors Assoenough to owe so much? ciation in 1982. Last year, he was inducted into the Utah Not so trivial: Nothing is a waste of time if you use Summer Games Hall of Fame. the experience wisely. In addition to his teaching and coaching duties, Braithwaite was a frequent clinic speaker, and he is an accomplished and noted writer and poet He has written numerous articles on Ifyou have a child who will be 12, 15th and 16th. sportsmanship and sports phi- five years old on or before SepIf you have not received a losophy for the Salt Lake City tember 1, 1989, they are invited letter from the school by MonDeseret News and Tribune. to participate in the Manti Eleday, May 8th, please call the mentary kindergarten screen- school ing which will be held on May Kindergarten screening set Lynn Ralph Larson receives Outstanding Operator award USU The Sanpete Office of the USU Extension Service is hosting an open house at the Courthouse in Manti on Monday, May 8th, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to observe their 75th anniversary. Insignificant or Inessential matters; trifles.) (Trtv'e-- Wilbur Braithwaite next year. Mr. Leslie Good Science and Math Teacher Manti High School No, but I can get home." Trivia ... specia- rs full-hou- More When the Roper polling firm surveyed the opinions of parents on which factors are very important in a childs future, one item caught my eye. More than 80 per cent of the parents who responded to the survey rated their childs friends as very important to that childs Of course none of us ever want to see change, when things seem to be going so well in our lives; we at the Institute are no different in this common feeling of human nature. We feel that we have had such a special relationship with our Snow College President, Dr. Steven Bennion. President Bennions call to be the new president of Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho came as no surprise to the faculty here at the Ephraim LDS Institute. We were not informed prior to the public announcement, but we felt from discussion as a faculty just after the general conference announcement of the opening of the Ricks and BYU presidents positions that we would surely lose our president to one of them. We know that loss will be a our hard-fel- t l-gain to the faculty, staff and students of Ricks College. We 835-227- 1. The Ephraim Enterprise The Manti Messenger Lynn Ralph Larson, operator of the Manti City sewer system, has been presented the outstanding operator award for under five million gallon a day facilities by the states Water Pollution Control Association. The presentation was made at the associations annual convention in Park City. A committee examined Manti City records and interviewed Mr. Larson as the basis of naming him for the award. Mr. Larson began employment in the Manti Water Department in 1974. Early on in his employment, a mudslide took out the transmis sion line and he Ralph Larsen shows off his spent many extra hours helping Outstanding Operator1 plaque. install a flexible connection across the slide area to maincoordinator and also served tain water for the city. occasionally as a police officer. Later Mr. Larson had a back He has been sewer superinoperation and during the con5 tendent since 1933. From valescent period served as a he coordinated the instal- consultant for the city without lation of the sewer system and oay. in 1987 he also helped with the Following recovery, he renatural gas installation for the turned to city employment as a city. Newspapers Winner of the General Excellence Award Irom the Utah Preea Association for 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, and runner-u- p for 1987 Published Weekly by: Inc. 35 S. 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