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Show Metingr-Entrpris- PTA sponsors assembly discussing drug abuse BY SUSAN BEAN One of the most tragic problems facing our society today is the drug abuse problem. This is what the students at the Ephraim Middle School were told at a assembly on drug abuse Wednesday, November 13. PTA-sponsor- Manti Police Chief, John Cox, presented several filmstrips showing different kinds of drug and the harmful effects they produce. He warned the students of the devastating consequences drugs can have on a persons life. Although some music and different types of media glamorize drug abuse, in reality it is a national tragedy," said Cox. There are thousands of different kinds of drugs, some legal, some illegal. Even legal drugs can be misused. Prescription pills should never be taken by anyone except the person for whom they were prescribed. Glue sniffing can cause permanent brain damage or even death. Drug misuse results in human misery, ruined health and death. Drug abusers put more importance on how they feel than on what they do. They become burned out and cant function in society, he said. To avoid the heartbreak that comes from taking drugs, each young person should learn to say, no if someone asks him to take drugs. Each person will have to decide whether he wants health, life, family and church or drugs and MHS Teacher to Parent For any who need help with a drug problem or have information about someone with a drug problem, the Police Department keeps all such inquiries confidential and can make referrals for proper counseling. by Betty Condie X) President, Utah Education Association by Snows DECA Club BY DORIS LARSEN The Snow College DECA Club will be sponsoring a "first-ever- " Turkey Day on November 23. Beginning at p.m. will be a Turkey Parade. Real live turkeys will be costumed to march (or strut) in the parade, said Shane Stevens, one of DECAs vice presidents. Stevens, who is from Ontario, Canada, is a member of the clubs civic committee and general chairman of this special event. 1 Stevens said that the parade will begin at one end and that the turkeys will march the entire length of the football field. DECA will combine with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in sponsoring the events of the day, and turkeys will be sponsored by various campus clubs. A banquet for the fund-rais- benefit of muscular dystrophy victims will be held in the college cafeteria at 5 p.m. that day. Admission price will be a minimum of $1.00, but it is hoped that additional donations will be made toward this worthwhile project, Shane said. An exciting feature of the activities will be a King Turkey Contest on Friday. IBM Corporation has committed to donate a personal computer, and any student who can raise a minimum of $350 will be eligible to win it, with the top fund raiser being crowned King Turkey. Dennis Sorenson, South Jordan, is Snows DECA Club President, with Lynn Schiffman, Rick Dove and Doug Dyreng advisors to the ext. 304 or 270 club. Call for further information. 283-402- Women to be special focus of smokeout Today Thursday, November 21, is Great American Smokeout a day designated by the Day American Cancer to Society encourage all smokers to give up tobacco. Local Cancer Society Chairman, Rose L. Mclff, Sterling, explains the special emphasis placed this year on helping women smokers to "kick the habit. The Great American Smokeout is aimed at all smokers, but this year, because of a grim First expected to occur in 1985, women are a special focus of the event. According to the latest annual estimates announced by the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is expected to overtake breast cancer as the leading cancer killer of women for the first time in U.S. history. The vast majority of women who smoke want to quit," says Rose Lets give them every Mclff. opportunity this year, and all kinds of help to make quitting easier and more fun. Smokers who kicked the habit for the Great American Smokeout and want to stay quit for good face an the challenge interesting upcoming holiday season, complete with temptations to overindulge, and all kinds of stresses and pressures that might lure new back to cigarettes. The holiday season might not seem like the best time to quit cigarettes," says Mrs. Mclff. But considering all the celebrating that goes on during this time of year, it might be easier to keep your outlook positive. And, because people are busier at this time, their minds are off cigarettes. should view a as special Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving falls exactly one week the after Smokeout. On Thanksgiving, quitters will be celebrating a full week away from tobacco. By the time Christmas and New Years roll around, new exsmokers will be much more comfortable with their new status. New All smokers who join in the Great American Smokeout deserve to be congratulated. Youve proven you Now concan do it for one day tinue to do yourself a favor and make every day Smokeout Day," conclude Mrs. Mclff. Questions answered about Thanksgiving turkeys Question: Are hens more tender than tom turkeys? Answer: No, there is no significant difference. If hens and toms are compared at the same age, the hen will tend to have slightly PACMMUf D SPONSOR THE WEEK VtTTmV fi; WON C1IWC VALLEY ANIMAL CLINIC 1 SMALL TURG6 .630 SO. MAIN 4 17-1- Question: Do you need to thaw the turkey before baking it? Answer: According to studies at Utah State University, whether you thaw the turkey before baking or not has little effect on the juciness or taste of the bird. You cannot, of course, stuff a frozen turkey and the overall cooking time will be longer than a thawed bird of similar size.7 CONtUMtR Of more breast meat. Most hens are marketed at 8 weeks and toms a few weeks older. This means that by the time they reach the supermarket, a tom will have slightly more breast in meat, but no difference tenderness. ANIMAL SURGERY GUNN'SOfLi FEATURED ON YOUR WHITE 8. GREEN PHONE BOOK COVER! Question: What is the best temperature at which to bake a turkey? Answer: According to Utah State University studies, turkeys baked at 250 F instead of the more commonly recommended 325 degrees scored slightly better in taste tests, but took twice as long to bake. Baking temperature should be chosen partially on the basis of when you want the bird to be ready. The 250 degree temperature would be best for overnight cooking. j 1. teacher is expected to instruct small enougn to permit the teacher to give individualized instruction and help to the students who may need it? Do classes generally than 23 to 25 the number of students each Does the school set high standards for student behavior? have more students? Does each student have an textbook for each subject or class? modern computers and laboratory equipment? Are there at least 20 books in the library-medi- a center for every student in the school, and is the center staffed by a certified media Does the school district provide and psychologists counselors, music and in physical specialists art, education? Does Is the school have special for nifted and other .pecial- - Does the school insist on academic performance from students? top the Does the school communicate those standards to the students and parents and help students meet those expectations? Where in the explained. The Hugh OBrian Seminar is an paid event for high school sophomores throughout the state to train and reward future Patterson leaders, Principal He said the seminar program is intended to prepare the students for leadership position in their schools and develop talents that will serve them in the future. A proposal for new areas of between Utahs cooperation Division of Wildlife Resources and landowners, and a top level review of how the farm credit crisis is affecting Utah farmers and ranchers will highlight the 68th annual convention of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, November 2 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. Bureau Farm The annual convention is the largest gathering of farmers and ranchers in the state at any one time during the year, according to Frank O. Nishiguchi, UFBF Riverside, president. In addition to experts addressing a variety of timely issues, Nishiguchi find strengths, school staff. Where you find weaknesses, support the school and become part of the effort to make improvements. you congratulate will Syndergaard Schools Manti High represent sophomore class at the Hugh OBrian State Leadership Seminary in Salt Lake City next spring. Miss Syndergaard, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Syndergaard Manti, was selected by the faculty to attend the seminar on the basis of her leadership potential and participation in school and community activities, according to Principal Lynn Patterson. your 20-2- UACD state convention discusses resource issues More than 200 natural resource managers from throughout Utah 5 met in St. George November to discuss resource issues of local and statewide importance at the annual convention of the Utah Conservation of Association Districts (UACD). 13-1- Speakers included representatives and federal from state, local, agencies and individual farmers and ranchers. UCAD President Barnard While encouraged those in attendance to contact their local legislators and increased others to gain understanding and support for Resource Utahs Agriculture Development Loan Program. This is loan a program designed to provide funds to help farmers and ranchers protect and improve Utahs soil and water resources. Dale Bateman from the Salt Lake Soil Conservation District and also the Southwest Region Representative of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), stressed the importance of visibility for soil conservation districts. s aJ DeeAnn Syndergaard Wildlife management topics highlight FB meeting Does the principal visit classes, become acquainted with students and initiate parent involvement in their childrens education? Are parents involved schools programs? Jf K. DeeAnn Night," attend and thats a good time for them to ask questions. Here are some that could tell you a lot about your childs learning opportunities: Back-to-Scho- farmer himself, Peterson is well aware of the problems and concerns of the agriculture community, as evidenced in his presentation. He suggests that management of farm or ranch operations must be of prime importance. Be innovative, said Peterson. Soil Conservation Districts will be looked to for new in ways to do what is needed changing times," he said. said Farm Bureau voting delegates will formulate organizational policies and hold elections for state offices. The farm leader said many important issues have attracted the attention of farmers and ranchers during this past year. One of these, between the potential conflict will be wildlife and livestock, addressed during the first afternoon general session of the convention, Thursday, November 21, by DWR Director William Geer. In opening the two o'clock session. Geer will outline what he believes to be opportunities for cooperation between wildlife resource and managers ranchers that will be mutually beneficial to both wildlife and The convention closed Friday evening with an awards banquet. Several of Utahs outstanding conservation farmers and ranchers were recognized in the Goodyear Conservation Awards Program. Getting Married? Beautiful Invitations grazing livestock. the Thursday Also addressing afternoon general session will be Howard Wuertz, chairman of the board of the Sacramento Farm Printing Manti, Utah 1 Call 835-424- Credit Banks. Nishiguchi said Wuertz, a Phoenix farmer, will explain how the giant farm credit banking system is attempting to stay solvent in the midst of the most severe farm income and credit crisis since the Great Depression. At least one third of the nations $210 billion in farm debt is held by Farm Credit Banks, including Utahs Farm Pro- duction Credit Association, Utah Livestock Production Credit Association, Federal Land Bank of Utah, and the Bank for Cooperatives. Other speakers on Thursday Utah include afternoon Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Rolfe Kerr, and the annual report of UFBF Executive Vice President C. Booth Wallentine. The final event of the convention will be the annual Utah Agricultural Banquet, to be held the evening of Friday, November 22. The banquet will feature as its speaker Governor Norman Bangerter. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Other activities of the annual meeting include a series of special for conferences commodity on Wednesday, producers November 20. A special conference Your entitled, "Managing Makes Dollars and Resources Sense," will instruct farmers and ranchers in ways they can utilize the resources already found on their farms to improve the income picture for their operations. A trade show will also be held, beginning at noon on the 20th. Vendors of a wide variety of agricultural products and services will talk with farmers and their answer questions about products and the latest agricultural technology. NACD Vice President Robert Wctherbee from Minnesota talked about the unique, partnership soil conservation districts have with local, state, and federal entities working together for a common good. Other organizations envy the partnership we have in place, said Wetherbee. 50-ye- NACD has just put the final touches on its report titled, "Districts Into the Nineties." One of the ideas presented in the report," said Wetherbee, is to seek better funding for districts from stable sources such as dedicated revenue sources or taxing authority, while seeking to continue or expand the existing federal and state commitments to conservation." Buell Ferguson, Chief for the U.S. Department of Agricultures Soil Conservation Service (SCSI in Washington, . D.C., stressed the importance of developing a plan for the future of conservation in Utah. "We are dealing with a different kind of people today than we were in the past. We are no longer in the industrial revolution but have moved into the information resource age," said Ferguson. Crops as well as livestock operations will be with monitored computerized systems that will propose problemsolving techniques when something goes wrong. In closing, Ferguson said, "The new federalism concept advocates that the state and local levels take the lead by providing more assistance in program activities than in the past. Tom Hatch, Garfield County Commissioner and Kennith L. Dallinga, president of the Utah. Association of County Officials, were featured speakers Thursday afternoon. A panel of Utah farmers and ranchers, recipients of funds from the ARDL Program, discussed their conservation projects. The keynote speaker Friday morning was Cary G. Peterson, State Senator from Juab County- He provided insight into the operation of Utahs legislative body and suggested ways that districts could make their needs known. As a - MOVE... Snow College is offering an Emergency Medical Technician 9 College Credit Hours Class runs Jan. 1 0 Friday Saturday - Mar. 6 to 1 0 p. m. 8 a.m. to 5 p. m. 120 Hour Course FEES $225.00 You may qualify to have Ephraim or Manti cities pay for your tuition Ambulance in exchange for rpnning on the Ephraim-Man- ti Classes will be held in Noyes Bldg., Room 115 For Information Co itact: Darleen Anderson Director of EMT Training Snow College Ephraim, Utah 84627 283-402- 1, 7 sophomore leadership seminar needs students? beginning Page JL I' fi Thursday, November 21, 1985 will attend of every school year parents are invited to Near the specialist? Turkey Parade dated - Helping your child succeed Does each student have access to misery. - , ext. 274 or any EMT in Manti and Ephraim |