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Show m: X'- - , rK V - r v , Mother s Day s t i by Pal Mellor balls from car seat to car seat and smashing bananas into the interior upholstery, a teenager would be a breeze to ride with, were it not for one little family rule that used to work in my favor: the driver selects the music. When I made up this rule, I was into country and western music and the boys were about 10, 9 and 8. They waited years for their revenge, which is probably what makes it so sweet today. Any parent can tell you, if you ask a teenage kid with a driver's license to accompany you anywhere, your palms will never be creased by the steering wheel. If a parent gets to drive the car in it the company of an is a sign that said is suffering from something serious, like temporary blindness, maybe, or a pair of fractured legs, though we once had to restrain a person in a cast from showing us that he could still control the gas pedal. So there I was, on the road to the dump with a chauffeur and his tape, and my own rule laughing me in the face. This was an interesting tape. One song on it had a War for backup music. Stop the car! I shrieked. Somethings wrong with it! Listen to the noise its making! He sighed and turned down the volume just for a second. The sounds of an engine with serious malfunctions receded. He turned up his music. Back came the sound. I glowered at the tape player. "What A number of years ago, this writer was a certified instructor for the prestigious Dale Carnegie Courses. Among its offerings was a Management Training Seminar, which was used and highly h lauded by many of the companies of the world. top-notc- One of the principles espoused in those seminars (and in practically every other similar type training program) had to do g with techniques. The program stressed that in making decisions, thoughtful people did it systematically weighing facts and evidence and eliminating, as much as possible, emotional factors which, it was pointed out, were more often than not, not supported by rational evidence. decision-makin- Breaking the sound barrier Every so often I end up in the car with a teenage kid. After trying to navigate down Highway 89 with people bouncing beach Trivia BY MAX CALL is it? Its a song about Vietnam, he laughed. Theres a helicopter in it. Whod write a song with choppers in the background? I asked him. The guy probably spent 1969 in Toronto. I think the nostalgia craze has hit a new low. When 1 was a kid, the Supremes sang backup not Sikorskys. We eased on down the road. The next tape had a bass drumbeat in there somewhere, but other than that, it sounded sort of like a rumble during the rush hour at the Maaco muffler shop. Is there sheet music for this?" I asked. What key is this written in? "Sarcasm is the devils weapon, the kid gloated. Why cant we listen to MY tapes? I sulked. Because Glen Miller died before they invented tape, the kid laughed. But guess what: I have a Paul Simon tape youd probably like. The same Paul Simon as in Simon and Garfunkel? I hate to break it to you, Mom, but they arent together any more. Listen, Kid, I'm so old I can remember when Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin were together. "Yeah? the kid said. "Whos Dean Martin? I sighed. "Play the one with the helicopter again," I said. At least it's something we both recognize. MHS String Ensemble Forms of acceptable evidence include: (1) Statistics, (2) Testimony of an expert (in the field being addressed), (3) Incident or an example of what has or hasnt worked in a similar situation, (4) Demonstration, (5) Exhibit, and (6) Analogy. Claims or opinions alone, unless backed up with some acceptable form of evidence, should have little or no effect on our decision. We would hope that Sanpete residents would follow that procedure in making their decision to support a correctional facility for Sanpete. During recent weeks, much evidence has been presented in a series of articles in this paper, and other media. We have published all letters to the editor submitted, pro and con, on the issue. We have carefully analyzed the evidence and found it to be overwhelmingly in favor of supporting the facility. Voiced objections have raised some legitimate concerns, but the evidence strongly indicates that most of the fears, although real, are nevertheless groundless. One of the major concerns has to do with what has been called quality of life. We find little evidence which would indicate any deterioration of the quality of living which Sanpeters enjoy. Conversely, evidence strongly indicates that the economic rejuvenation of our economy, with its attendant rise in income for nearly everyone, would significantly raise that standard of living. Every governmental agency in Sanpete County has thrown their support behind this project. At a recent businessmens meeting in Manti, not one negative idea was expressed. citizens committee for their tireless and efforts to diligent bring this facility to Sanpete. We also commend the Sanpete populace for a support for the project. We remind supporters that their opinions are vital in decision as influencing those who are to make that to where to locate the facility. We urge you to continue to submit letters to the editor to express your opinions. As is usual, generally those opposed to something are more diligent in expressing their views than those in favor. We have, and will continue to print all your letters, pro or con. We commend the near-unanimo- In addition, each of you should write to the Governor, the State Board of Corrections, and your legislators, expressing that support. Make your voices heard. If the rumble is loud enough, theyll listen. participates in Festival Members of the Manti High School String Ensemble recently participated in the Santa Ana Music Festival with the Logan High School Symphony. Enroute to California, the group performed at the Showboat Hotel Arena in Las Vegas as guests of the Sunset Youth Symphony. This youth symphony is composed of middle and high school students in the Las Vegas public schools. Students must audition for a seat in the youth symphony. Also performing on the concert was the Cedar City High School Orchestra. The group also spent an afternoon on the campus of UCLA where they spent time in a workshop with Gerald Anderson, noted director and author of several string technique books, and a member of the universitys music department. Following the workshop, the students were treated to a tour of the UCLA campus. Those participating from Manti High were Jill Petersen, Susan Chadwick, Rachelle Tervort, and strings instructor, Roseann Higham. Keep Your Town Clean Don't Litter! The Ephraim Enterprise The Manti Messenger Winner of the General Excellence Award from the Utah Press Association for the post four years straight 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986 Published Weekly by Messenger-Enterprise- , Inc. 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 84642 Phone: Lloyd Prison is opportunity To the Editor: touch We have enjoyed keeping with all of you since our move by reading the Enterprise. We have wonderful fond memories of 17 years in Ephraim and the raising of our children in their formable years. It has been the happiness they had there that helped them adjust so well to come to Cedar City. We have tried to jump in and feel that we already belong after only eight months. We want you to know we are concerned about all of you and your future. We have followed the articles about the prison in the paper. It is a hard decision to make but no one knows the good or bad that may come. But let me tell you how we have found Cedar City and the prison here. It has been a very exciting experience to move to a bigger town and yet we have a lot of small town in Call Pat Mellor, Bruce Jennings, Deadline: MONDAY NOON for all ads, including Classified News Deadline is Tuesday Noon Subscription Rates: $15.00year inside Sanpete County $l8.00year outside Sanpete County Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. Closed Early Weds, at 2:00 p.m. Commerce. . . . About the prison at the bottom of our subdivision. It is smaller than yours, but I look at it as an opportunity for a progressive town. I am hoping to volunteer there either as a tutor or with crafts. You never know when or where you can reach someone. Any of us can make a mistake and may need that kind of help someday. You are all welcome to come see us anytime. We still have our small town atmosphere of hospitality and love to have company. It is easy to find just take the first exit to Cedar City, then under the bridge, left at the prison and up the hill to the most northeast home. Sincerely yours, Linda Lohrengel ftOGQ ft by Max E. Call 3rd place in Nation for Editors Column in 1981 Five times Best Editors Column by Utah Press Association, including 1985 and 1986! I m buying Refreshments anyone I "How about a malt? suggested generously. We were on our way home from Springville where we had spent Easter Sunday with Kelly and Pat. In addition to me, the passengers were Beth, David and Holly Jarvis, a young lady who is spending a few weeks at our home. As we approached Mt. Pleasant, I felt in need of a little nourishment myself so I made the above generous offer. Im paying, even, I said as I noted a surprised look in Beth's eye. Wow! May I have piccadillies and a malt? David chirped up. "You bet, I answered quickly. How about you, Holly? I asked as 1 stopped at the drive-in- . No, thanks, she demurred. I had a big dinner. (So did I but I didn't mention it.) Are you sure? I dont offer to buy all that often, you know. Im sure, she countered. I turned to Beth. How about you, dear? I asked. (She always likes me to call her "dear even if she is a bit suspicious). What would you like? she said, posiNothing, tively. Im just not hungry and besides you dont want me to look like that lady, do you? she asked, pointing to a rather stout person coming out the door. Well, then, how about a low-cdrink? I propositioned her. it yet. Could , al she said No, thanks, resolutely. Youre sure that when David and I get ours you won't feel slighted? I went on. Not a bit, said Holly. No way, said Beth. 1 took a new tack. How about a small candy bar? Listen, you old goat. If I wanted something I'd tell you so. I just dont want anything, Beth snapped. Fine with me," I said gratefully. Ten minutes later David came out of the drive-i- n with his piccadillies and our malts. I pulled away from the drive-i- n and headed for home. As I rounded the comer at the end of town I reached for my malt. "What flavor did you get? Beth asked boldly. Caramel, I answered hesitatingly. How does it taste?" (I knew that question was coming). "I don't know, I havent tasted 1 try one little taste? asked she sheepishly. "Sure, I said uneasily. Thats really quite good, she ventured, after her little taste. I But I offered you one, protested. I know, but I didnt realize it she would taste so good, rationalized. I asked Could I try it? hopefully. she said In a minute, between slurps. Anyway, you have been careless with your calories recently and Im not sure it would be good for you. Next time Ill order a flavor you dont like, I said snidely. And dont throw that empty carton out the window, thats littering, I cajoled. Sore loser, she taunted. I dont know whether Holly ate all of Davids malt or piccadillies, but the minute we got home, he and I headed straight for the refrigerator. I began. Would you like. . Im not hungry, Beth said. Mayor May Petersons The Rationale" article on April 9 had a slight typographical error. It was only one letter but it completely changed the meaning of Mayor Petersons thought. In discussing the correctional facility, she wanted to point out that at this stage of the game that political considerations (rightly or not) carried considerable clout. Her sentence which read "We are not to the point where political considerations will make the difference ... should have read: "We are now to the point where political considerations will make the difference . . Mayor May went on to urge that we write to our state officials and express our support for the correctional facility in Sanpete. I heartily agree with the Mayor. The more positive letters they receive from us the better are our chances. A friend of mine says his surgeon assured him that he could have marital relations on a regular basis after his prostate surgery. And now, he says, all my friends are saving up for the operation. Not o trivial: The man who deal In sunshine Is the man who wins the crowds. He does a lot more business than the man who peddles clouds. Sanpete County Crisis Hot-Lin- e DM The 835-424- 1 283-444- 3 E. atmosphere. We have marveled at three signal lights, five grocery stores, 20 eating places, eight banks and a wonderful Chamber of Call E. Joanne Bock, Lloyd Call a&Biiiiiii Any one writer may not submit a letter more than once a month. Letters must be submitted to the Messenger-Enterpris- e exclusively. 283-660- 3 Lloyd Photographers reason. Max E. Call Bruce Jennings, Pat Mellor Joanne Bock, News Briefs, Manti Messenger Office, News Briefs, Ephraim. .... Eleanor Madsen, Advertising Wc invite Letten to the Editor from oar readers. Letters must be brief (we reserve the right to edit to 500 words), not libelous, and In good taste. Letters must be signed and names will be withheld only for justifiable 835-424- 1 Publisher Editor Staff Writers, Manti Staff Writer, Ephraim Letters, . . . Sanpete County Commission will receive bids to construct a Ladies' Restroom at the County Fairgrounds until the hour of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 1987. Said bids will be opened on that date at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Courthouse. Copies of the specifications can be picked up at the Clerk's office from 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 22, 1987. Sanpete County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Wayne G. Beck Sanpete County Clerk Publish April 23, 1987. iSeautifut Se rfancfo Motor Lodge 640 West North Temple Street Salt Lake City 4 Blocks West of Temple Grounds Try us. |