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Show 2 THE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2001 SUN E Packer, from page 1 "I have done nothing with your name of which you would be ashamed," replied George Albert. Packer applied that story by challenging the Latter-daSaints to live up to their names, pointing out that like George Albert Smith, St George is also named after George A Smith Packer also challenged his audience to honor the name that they took upon themselves when they were baptized, the name of Jesus Christ "You will be judged by how you represent Christs name," said Packer Packer also spoke directly to the college age students All 12 of Dixie State Colleges student congregations were among the wards that attended Packer told the students that the three most important actions that they could take in their lives were to be married in an LDS temple, accept the children that are bom to them, and give each child an "attentive father and worthy mother" "The thing that is of most worth is to establish a strong functional family," said Packer Packer also counseled newlyweds to try to blend the traditions of both of their famiy lies In addition, Packer gave advice to stu- dents who are attending college "Youngsters want to know how to get through school Read the revelations, it says arise early ... and before that, it says go to bed early." Packer Donna. Packer Economics and Donna also recalled courting his wife, said he used to stop by the Home Building, where Donna worked, would slip out for "a cookie and a kiss." 'The cookies were good too," said Pack- er. Packer also spoke highly of the Church of Jesus Christs missionaries, citing a perception to think of them as just "dumbbell teenage missionaries." However, said Packer, the missionaries can work miracles. Packer cited two examples m backing up this claim, one showing A SfrSC Mourning Dale Elder Boyd K. Packer, of the Church of Jesus Christs Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, told the Dixie State College students that the three most important actions that they could take in their lives were to be married in an LDS temple, accept the children that are born to them, and give each child an "attentive father and worthy mother." "The thing that is of most worth is to establish a strong functional family," said Packer. stand inside Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina for a Celebration of Mourners Life service hon- oring Dale Earnhardt. The service took place Thursday afternoon, February 22, 2001 photo by Tribune Media Services imt how a missionary almost instantly succeeded in the conversion of his brother-in-lawhereas the Packer family had unsuccessfully tned for many years And another in which two of his missionaries when he presided over an LDS mission in New England spoke to a group of professors at Harvard The two missionaries, one of Packer recalled was an elder from Manti who was dubbed "The Carrot Snapper," returned and stated that they had "confounded" the professors. not think the missionanes are much, but they are the servants of the Lord," said Packer. In addition to Packer, Jeppsen, Simmons, and Larkin all spoke. As did Packers wife, Donna, and his granddaughter, Heidi. Packer is the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles because the senior apostle, Thomas S Monson, is serving as a counselor to Mormon Church President Gordon B Hinckley "You may Weekly Calendar PRIMARV ELECTIONS Wed., Feb. 28 8 a.m. to I p.m. Check out the new student gov. site: gov.dixie.edu NETO CLUB SPONSORS FOOD FOR THOUGHT COOKBOOK Entry forms at the counseling office should be returned to the drop box by Feb. 28, 2001. If you have a fun, creative and delicious recipe, we would love to hear from you Some of our most memorable events are centered around food and family. An amusing story about your recipe, a personal anecdote or some words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. The book will feature some cartoons, and if youre brave, send along a photo of yourself BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT DSC On Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 11am. to 1 p m , a special event will be held to conclude DSCs Black History Month. Come on out and enjoy music, food, contests, and more at the Dixie State College Black History Fair. The Cultural Diversity Committee is planning many great activities designed to raise awareness of culture and history African-America- n THE DIXIE SUN WILL TAKE A PRODUCTION BREAK AFTER NEXT WEEKS ISSUE After our Thursday, March 8 edition, The Dixie Sun will not be pnnted again until March 28 , due to the Spring Break Holiday If you need any activities or events covered before then, please let us know by Fnday, March 2 at 10 a.m. You can contact The Dixie Sun through com, or you can call. 652- il 7818, or stop by the newsroom m the North Plaza room 125 DIXIE STATE BASKETBALL TEAM RANKED NO. 1 Last week, the Dixie State College mens basketball team once regamed the No. 1 spot in NJCAA basketball. The Rebels, who clinched the Scenic West Athletic Conference title Saturday with a win over Utah Valley State College, will put their No. 1 ranking on the line Saturday when they travel to Ephraim to play the Snow College Badgers. That game will tipoff at 7.30 p.m. and will be broadcast live over television (Channel 6) and radio (KDXU 890 AM). The womens team will play Snow at 5.30 p.m. NJCAA MENS BASKETBALL POLL Feb. 27, 2001 1. Dixie State College of Utah 2. Tallahassee Community College, Fla. 3. Wabash Valley College, 111. 4 College of Southern Idaho 5 San Jacinto College Central 6. Indian Hills Community College, Iowa 7. Vincennes University, Ind. 8. Southwest Missoun State University 9. Westark Community College, Ark. 10. Allegany College of Maryland 11. Seward County, Kans 12. Cochise College, Anz. 13. Okaloosa-Walto- n CC, Ha. 14 Seminole State College, Okla. 15. Collin County CC, Texas 16. Shelton State CC, Ala 17. Butler County CC, Kans. 18. Southeastern CC, Iowa 19. Aquinas College, Tenn. 20. Sheridan College, Wyo. |
