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Show , Massangor-Entarprls- Thursday, March 17, 1983 Pag 3 Stake Relief Societies observe 141st anniversary by Marlon Lee Saint Relief Society women all over the globe will join together in spirit this week as they observe the 141st birthday anniversary of this largest women's organization in the world. Founded March 17, 1842, with a small group of women in Nauvoo, Illinois, the society has grown to a total of over one million membership. 1 ,776 of that number are members of the Relief Society organizations in the 14 community and college wards of the Manti Utah Stake. Relief Society is a Latter-da- y multi-facete- d program designed to meet the needs of every woman in the Church. The weekly Sunday education classes which focus on Spiritual Living, Mother Education, Social Relations, and Cultural Refinement provide invaluable training for both married and single women of all ages and circumstances. A monthly Homemaking Meeting provides experience in food preparation, sewing and other basic homemaking skills which can help women provide the necessities of life for their families in as provident and gracious a manner as possible. Relief Society, according to one devoted member, "provides as good an education as can be acquired in college. senstive to changing Always needs in a constantly changing society, this womens organization is intended to help every woman and every family to be self sustaining. A theme which is prominently stressed in Relief Society is that of Compassionate Service. Every woman is encouraged to watch over her sisters" through the visiting teaching program and through daily service to her family and neighbors. Another important function of is to provide Relief Society t wholesome uplifting social opportunities for women. The Relief Society birthday parties and special programs which are being held this month in every ward in the stake provide just such an opportunity for women to enjoy each other's company and to relax together. The ward and stake Relief Society officers in the Manti Utah Stake extend a special invitation to every woman to attend the meetings and to enjoy the benefits which come through activity in this worldwide sisterhood. Relief Society needs each woman, and each woman needs Relief Society. School Board copes with enrollment problem at Gunnison High School wide. (A personnel lift is used for by Bruce Jennings The South Sanpete School District high work, such as replacing lights in is trying to decide how best to cope high ceilings.) The purchase will be with the enrollment problem at made from capital outlay funds. Gunnison Valley Elementary School. Decided not to renew the The school now has 482 students contract of Dr. Peter Titzc, who has and some of them are having their been Gunnison Valley High School classes in the old Gunnison Valley principal for several sears. Authorized Superintendent High School building. At the March school board Bean to aw ard a bid for repairs to the meeting, Mrs. Lee (Karen) Sorenceiling at Manti High School. The son, Mayfield, reported that a damage occurred when a fire control survey made by parents showed that pipe in the roof of the building froze in the next five years, 600 students and broke. could be attending the school. Approved allowing a doctoral The surveys indicate kindergarten student at BYU to make a classes of 80 to 97 students, she said. district-wid- e survey on discipline Supt. Scott Bean said the district is considering four options in dealing with the growing number of students at the school: adding classrooms to the building, using mobile classrooms, moving more classes into the old high school building or holding double sessions. The growth problem on the elementary school level is a constant one, Superintendent Bean said, w ith the districts three elementary schools all having increased enrollments. by Pat Mcllor The board approved the follow ing Songs, awards, and a super" staffing additions next year to deal with the growth problem: an aide for speaker were all part of the program the kindergarten and an intern for as Ephraim, Manti and Sterling PTA the first grade at Ephraim members marked Founders Day last Elementary, two interns at Manti Wednesday night at Manti High Elementary and a fourth grade School. David Christensen, former teacher at Gunnison Elementary. In other action the board: seminary instructor at Manti High, Accepted the $4,122.00 bid of presented a special lecture on Upright Scaffolding Co., Berkeley communicating with children. Founders day was a community for a personnel lift to be used district through the use of questionnaires mailed to students. Had Superintendent Bean report that there will apparently be a cutback in federal funds for vocational education and disadvantaged students next year. Released from mandatory aMonrtnnre to the supervision of Steve Higgins, Third District Court Probation Officer, a Gunnison Valley High School student. Reviewed the district policy on school facility use and decided to publicize the policy. It provides that school organizations and school-relategroups, like d r associations, whose primary purpose is enhancing educational goals, will not be charged. Governmental organizations engaged in authorized elections will also not be charged. Groups that are not school related and are not primarily engaged in enhancing the educational program will be charged. The charges are based on the facilities to be used, like classrooms, auditoriums and kitchens, and the time required of district employees, like custodians and supervisory personnel. parent-teache- RELIEF SOCIETY LEADERSHIP in Manti Utah Stake: Above front: Colleen Nielson, Ephraim 3rd Ward; Pauline Birch, Ephraim 1st Ward. Back: Ardith Peterson, Ephraim ith Ward; Joan Naylor, front: Susan Corcoran, Manti 2nd Ephraim 2nd Ward. Below Ward; Sara Macfarlane, Stoke Relief Society President; Barbara Wintch, Manti ith Ward. Back: Wilma Boylngton, Manti 3rd Ward; Erma Young, Sterling Ward; Marie Olsen, Manti 1st Ward. ! mniiK p , 7.1- i fl - Ephraim, Manti, Sterling PTAs observe annual Founders Day History F air essay winners announced Four essays written by Manti High School students on historical themes will now compete in the State History Fair after coming out on top in the regional fair at Nephi. The Manti High winners were Diane J. Jensen, whose composition was entitled The Turning Point in Conquering the American West"; Mark Olson, Ray Olson Becomes a Successful Turkey Man"; Tom Lee, Turning Points in History, Conversion to Mormonism, and K. C. Erickson, "The 19th Century Industrialists". Miss Jensen was also a winner last year. Her essay won at the regional history fair, the state fair and took her on to the national fair in Washington, D.C. In all, according to Dixie Willden, Manti High School sponsor of the fair, about 45 papers written by MHS students competed in the regional fair. Students in her 103 English class and classes taught by Vaun D. Mickelscn and Clair Erickson participated. The papers involved extensive research and required careful writing. Mrs. Willden said, adding that the project provided excellent motivation for student composition. Mr. Mickelscn agreed. Students need to know how to do research." he commented. "They need practice in looking up material, organizing it and arriving at logical conclusions." effort. The Ephraim Second Ward Cub Scouts posted the flag at the start of the program, after w hich the invocation was offered by Gcancen Blauer. Ephraim Middle School Band, under the direction of Barry Coleman, presented three numbers: Stout Hearted Men, Processional March," and Overture in Blue." Phyllis Thompson, PTA presiand attendees dent, welcomed First introduced the Ephraim Grades, who performed an aerobic routine. America". nominations Manti Elementary Fourth Graders performed "If I Were a Rich Man" and After PTA officer were It's announced, the Me. The Manti High Male Chorus also performed "Autumn Leaves" under the direction of instructor Bill Thompson. Manti Elementary at Region. In addition to Miss Frischknecht, literature winners were Rebecca Larsen. Maria Mellor, Brent Peterson, and Brandi Shand. Ephraim Elementary Reflections 1983 winners were announced in visual arts and literature. Visual arts winners were: C. Frederick Lohrengcl III, Brad Moulton. Eric Peterson, Sandi Ferguson, and Bryce Wiser. Literature winners were: Gaylyn Christensen, Dani Neeley, Kevin Christensen, Heather Stevens, and Charles Mosher. Ephraim Middle School winners in the field of visual arts were: Scott McNeill, who will represent Ephraim Middle School at Region, Melanie Alder, Chip Wintch, Joyce Cluff, and Tara Lowry. Middle School winners in the field of literature were: Christine Holman, whose entry will go to Region; David Call, Craig Dodds, Brandon Bauer, and Jerry Cluff. Manti Hgh School winners were also announced. Mike Pedersen, the sole winner in the music division, will also represent the school at Reflections Winners Winners of the 1983 "Reflections" program were announced and received their awards during the evening. Manti Elementary Reflections Region. winners for 1983 were, in visual arts: Lisa Bowden was the Region Kristeen Eliason. Jill Petersen, Hollie McKinley. Sherri Shand. and winner in Literature, and the other Sheri Neeley. literature winners were: Brent In the music field. Tamara Woodside, Jennifer Norton, Aimee Meyers, Clara Diderickson, and Eberhard, and Taunia Luster. Visual arts winners were: Lisa Amy Hall all won and also will go to Karen Garbe. Desiree Lowry, regional competition. In the literature department. Corcoran, Kathleen Reeve, and Camic Frischknecht will represent Robin Smith. National Guard plans annual Military Ball The Manti Unit of the Utah National Guard has a new image. Because of the support given to Sanpete Guard members by local employers, businesses, schools and citizens, the unit has formed a new community relations committee to participate in local projects. Recently they wrapped and delivered over 200 Christmas presents for distribution by social services and local LDS stakes. A race track is presently under consideration to give the local youth a place to ride their bikes and possibly organize a competition which would lead to national BMX championships. March 19 is the annual Military Ball. This year the dance will be free to the public and all are invited. The dance will begin at 9 p.m. with "Ocean Breeze" providing a variety of music for all ages. In years past the Military Ball was a well known social event for the community. For some reason the excitement was lost and after a few years of trying to build this social event back to what it used to be, guardsmen feel this year will be close to what is remembered. Bank of Ephraim reorganized Gerald D. Naylor. Executive Vice President of the Bank of Ephraim has been named to the banks board of directors, according to bank President Curtis J. Armstrong. Mr. Naylor will fill the vacancy created by the death of Reuel Christensen. Mr. Christensens death also left a vacancy in the Vice President position. This vacancy has been filled by Peter Jacobson, according to Mr. Armstrong. Both new appointees will serve through the remainder of 1983. Mr. Naylor will continue as Executive Vice President. Mexican fishing trip puts winter food on table in Ephraim by Randa Black Moxtna Merryweather with craft Itams mada with shall colloctod whlla In Mexico. Quilting, painting, crocheting and plastercraft top the long list of favorite pasttimes that occupy the spare time of Maxine Merryweather of Ephraim. "I've been teaching our grandchildren how to crochet this winter," she said, "and theyve also loved using the shells Max and I have collected in Mexico, to do various other crafts. Maxine, along with her husband, Max, have traveled to Mexico for the past three years to spend some of the winter months. While there, they stay in their trailer at New Kino Bay, We've which is a resort town. really made a lot of friends there," Maxine stated, "and keep busy with their craft day, bingo and fish dinners. Max and 1 also like to go fishing and clamming and we catch rock bass, trigger fish, and yellow tail. This keeps us busy as we fillet and freeze them for later use at home. According to Maxine, the fresh fruit and vegetables along with the shrimp are also popular menu items while there. "We usually miss them when we return home, but I've found recipes that are really good for using the fish we've frozen, so that we can enjoy our Mexican vacation year round. Maxine loves to cook and when everyone returns home to visit she stays busy preparing one favorite dish after another for ther five sons, two daughters, their husbands, wives and 23 children. As do most Ephraim people, they enjoy camping out during the summer months, and this summer the entire family is planning to be together to visit, picnic and enjoy their mothers cooking. Maxine's families' favorites follow: Seafood Newbnrg ' cup minced onion V cup minced green pepper 1 butter cup 1 cup butter 1 cup flour Vi cup chopped pimento dash of cayenne 2 tbsp. lemon juice 4 cups milk, heated ' 1 cup light cream (half and half) 4 cups seafood or tish Make white sauce, saute onions and peppers. Blend in flour and seasonings: add milk. Cook 10 minutes. 1 1 1 Soup Salad small clove garlic (or garlic salt) tsp. sugar tsp. salt can tomato juice (or quarts homemade) Vi cup salad oil 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 medium tomatoes, finely diced (about 2 cups) 1 cucumber, finely diced (about lVi cups) 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup thinly sliced celery Vi cup thinly sliced green onions 1 46-o- 2 1 green pepper Put garlic through press or use salt, combine with sugar, salt, tomato juice, oil, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, in a large bowl. Beat with rotary beater to blend in oil. Cover and chill while preparing vegetables. Stir in vegetables. Chill again at least 1 or 2 hours. Pour into serving bowl and serve with crisp croutons sprinkles on top. Croutons: Cut enough bread into small cubes to make 4 cups. Arrange in single layer in shallow baking pan, toast in slow oven (300) for about 30 minutes. sliced-buttere- d Date and Not Podding cups brown sugar 2 cups hot water Mix and let stand while mixing batter (for syrup). 1 Vi Batter: cup sugar Vi cup chopped nuts 2 tbsp. melted butter 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. vanilla Vi cup chopped dates 1 Pour syrup into shallow, greased pan. Pour the batter on top of syrup. Bake in moderate oven (350) for 40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream. |