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Show r.H e NJ K K K Nl J T" Volume 90 Johnson and being prepared for the reception of a large flock of : ' . i r i ' -- f , rr4 A.ri' v&v - , aa - ;.i v - s 4 AT. ' 'SMJ . && s,'?' Jt'" ,' Turkey brooder coup owned by Evan Johnson was extensively damaged by fire last Thursday night. Jack Carlson Announces for U. S. 4s Number 29 MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1976 Fire Thursday night caused extensive damage to a turkey brooder coop owned by Evan f4 M C? SI NJ NJ E? !-S- Laura Plays Two More Nights Laura, called one of the classic mysteries of the American Theater, played before a capacity, house in Snow auditorium Wednesday evening and will also haye performances Thursday and Friday nights. The play was a Broadway hit of the 40s, played in theaters across the country and was made into a popular movie. Senate Jack Carlson, Utah native who recently resigned as assistant secretary of the of the Interior, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate. t Laura has been called a classic because it contains several elements that set it apart from the ordinary mys-terOf course, it still has the traditional plot, leading with suspense to the inevitable conclusion. But it has more than plot. It also has a love story which provided the theme for the movie version and dialogue which is both smooth and witty. And it has characters, including the character who was a forerunner of Columbo and Perry Mason. Richard Haslam is the director. David Pierce, Ameri- Can Fork, plays the detective who sorts out the suspects and finally names the guilty one. Others in the cast are Gary Tsujimoto, Taylorsville; Dave McKay, Ogden; Scott Peterson, Murray; Barbara Biggins, American Fork; Elaine Richfield; Charla Murray, and sidered . r, Mark one of the best American mysteries. According to Mr. Haslam, Laura will be followed in March by Knickerbocker Holiday, a musical which cele- brates the American spirit. Joseph W. Crane will direct. . Mr. Carlson has also been an assistant to the secretaries of the Air Force and Defense and an assistant director of the Office of Management and : Budget. In his positions; Mr.. Carlson said, I dealt extensively with Hill Air Force Base and other defense activities in Utah. I undersgained a first-han- d of Utahs problems tanding dealing with the Federal Government. As assistant secretary of Interior, I worked to give the people of Utah a greater say and control over the, development and use of public lands and resources. My experience has given me the two essential things pecessary to be an effective (Continued on Page 2) t, Brink-pete- Lawrence, Salt Lake City. In keeping with the bicentennial theme, Snow Theater is this season producing several classic American dramas, Mr. Haslam said. Laura is one of them, written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar, long con- Jack Carlson Born in Salt Lake City in 1933 and educated in Utah schoojs, Brein-hol- poults. The alarm was turned in about 8:00 Thursday night by Henry Sanderson and the Manti Volunteer Fire Dept, was on the scene within moments, accord- ing to Kent Johnsons Larsen, Mr. and son-in-la- partner with him in the turkey operation. Probably a part of the building can be salvaged, Mr. Larsen said, but the coop will not be usable for some time. The Fire Dept, did a great job in responding to the emergency and getting the blaze under control before the building was completely destroyed. Mr. Larsen said the coop was being readied to receive 1 1 ,000 We are poults on Jan. 26. trying to cancel the order, he said. Although we have two other, smaller coops, they are not suitable for cold weather brooding. The basement furnace was in operation, Mr. Larsen explained, and the fire apparently started in the feed room, where the chimney passes through the floor of the coop. Gallery 76 Readied by Theater Group - a dramatic Gallery 76 Bicentennial extravaganza-wi- ll be presented by Sanpete Community Theater in four evening performances starting Jan. 30. The opening performances will be staged in the Snow College auditorium Jan. 30 and 31. A third performance will follow at North Sanpete High School Feb. 7. The fourth performance will be at Manti High School Feb. 19 under sponsorship of the Manti Ladies Literary Club. Curtain time each evening will be 7:30. The show is designed as a f event for Sanpete Countys Bicentennial observ- Jtick-of- Com- ance, Wesley Clanton, munity Theater president said. Its script includes brief vignettes of episodes in American history,- the dancing of the minuet by a costumed group and other elements of a patriotic and dramatic nature. In addition to the cast, a large number of people are assisting with the production in staging and technical areas. Admission to, Gallery 76 is $2.00. Group rates are available, Mr. Clanton said. - David Pierce,. Charla Brinkpeter and David McKay in a scene from Laura. Axtell Lady Appointed School Board President The South Sanpete School District apointed new officers and transacted other business at its monthly meeting Jan. 13 in Manti. Mrs. Sheila K. Sorenson, Axtell, was appointed president of the board, and Kent Sanders, Gunnison, vice president, to serve during 1976. g ideas were presented to the board by Supt. R. E. Everett. He explained that Goal-settin- the community should be involved and presented a plan that could be used to set educational goals with community involvement. Board members are presently selecting community representatives g to act on the committees. Catastrophic type insurance coverage for the employees of the district is avialable through goal-settin- Educators Mutual Insurance Association. The board approved adding it to the present year. Charles Stevens was approved to continue with the program World of Work, costs of which will be shared by South and North Sanpete School Districts for the remainder of the school year. Tom Willardson was reemployed as clerk of the board for a two-yeperiod as provided by stat.e law. A regional ski day for recreation was discussed. The board felt that weekend ski trips sponsored by the school should be satisfactory and that school time should not be used for this purpose. The board approved the amount of $50.00 to help pay expenses of three teachers to attend the Classroom Teachers Association Convention in Denver, Colo. The board will also pay for substitute teachers for the three teachers in the district who will attend this convention. coverage. The region activity alignment under the Utah High School Activities Association was reviewed with the board as it is being discussed by various groups that are affected. The board approved the letting of bids for three buses two and one One of the large buses would be paid for from this year's budget and the other two would be included in next years expenditures. 4 An application for funds was approved and Supt. R. E. Everett was appointed as the authorized representative for South Sanpete School District in connection with these funds. Mrs. Carol Denton was approved by the board to complete the art program at Manti High School for the remainder of the 1975-7- 6 school -- PL-87- Top Templars Selected Top Templars at Manti High School were named this week. Recipients of the honor were Paul Braithwaite, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Braithwaite, and Colleen Cox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Cox. Colleen has been a conscientious student throughout her school years, maintaining near A grade-poistraight she is Presently average. a nt serving as editor of the Clarion, MHS yearbook, and in this connection attended a publications workshop at BYU last fall. She participates in FHA activities, has taken four years of seminary, and has been a first, winner second, and third-plac- e in the Americanism essay contests. This energetic senior attended Girls State last summer. She has chaired various committees for civic and patriotic projects such as the March of Dimes, poppy sales for the Legion, etc. Colleen has done outstanding work in the clubs for five years. Active in her church, she has held numerous offices in the MIA, the Sunday School, and has received her 4th year award in the MIA camp program. For five years she has participated in the summer presentation of the Mormon Miracle Pageant. and Colleen, finds plenty to do. Sometimes its helping a shut-ifind cheer and hope, or perfecting a poster for a worthy cause, or, simply supporting a 4-- d n t y 4 vZ' 1 tJ' 1 UQ 1 vS?5 yr A , I- - Paul Braithwaite Colleen Cox function by being she is doing she is making the school a better school and the world a better place because she is here. Paul Braithwaite may not be the noisiest kid on the block but this MHS senior has marvelous powers of concentration and is a sound thinker. Science and math hold special intrigue for him. Chemthere-what-e- ver istry, physics, trigonometry, algebra, and geometry have always presented a special challenge. He also has found a good change of pace in the social sciences, and the MHS woodwork department. As of late forensics has caught his eye and ear and he plans to debate. In tennis this has a long list of accomplishments, having been a member of many championship teams, as well as winning numerous iiubvi.t: tournaments. At home Ins is filled with nearly 20 hopli with tennis figurines, main als, from singles victories. Jo basketball, Paul is a member ol the varsity. One of his strongest contributions is in the area ol stategy where he gives his dad tips on how to play future opponents. Grade-wis- e he has been a consistent scholar and has placed high on the ACT the past two years, and is a member of the National Honor Society. i . Weather Data Max. Min. Prec. School Names Sterling Scholars Sterling Scholar candidates have been named to represent Manti High School in competition at Richfield in April. Competition has been Keen as' seniors vie annually in the contest. Winners are chosen.on . the basis of scholarship, leadership; citizenship, apd char- acter in various categories, of, . academic endeayor.- Winners who will represent1 Manti High School' this year include: Stacey Rasmussen, General Scholarship; John Ericksort, Math; Jon Howell, Science; Anita Young) English and Literature; Rae Ann Ras-- -' muson. Music; Leslie IJill,. Speech and Drama; Debra Snow, Arts and Crafts; DeAnn Adams, Homemaking; Robert Tibbs, Social Science; JoAnn Loosle, Foreign Language; Ruth Rosquist, Business Edu cation; Dale Munk, Vocational Education. The Sterling Scholar awards program is sponsored by a central Utah committee, with participating schools in the counties (of Stacey Rasmussen General Scholarship Jon Howell Science Anita Young English & Literature Rae Ann Rasmuson Leslie Hill Music & Speech Juab, Sanpete, 4 v, vvV Sevier, Wayne, and Piute. It is patterned after the program sponsored by the Deseret News in the KL Radio, and KSL-TUtah area. nqrthern z - a .'Sit: Participating students will receive an embossed certificate, while the finalists will be given distinctive Sterling Scholar pins. Each top winner in the twelve categories will receive a cash award of $200.00, and two in each category, runners-u- p each. S100.Q0 Special awards and scholarships Debra Snow v - ity I 'AS f r. . John Erickson Math DeAnn Adams Homemaking Robert Tibbs Social Science JoAnn Loosle Foreign Language 4 vtVi are often given by colleges, universities, and private institutions. 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