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Show r Page Six - The Pyramid - November 11, 1998 Moroni looks at Lions Club by C.R. Truitt MORON- IMayor Roger Cook, Councilmen Milton Larsen and Ron Pipher and City Recorder Barbara Gordon listening to a discussion about restarting the Lions Club in a city council meeting held Saturday, Oct. 28,. Michael Clarke, district governor, Cannonville; Lewis Bowler, council chairman of District 28, St. George; Keith Holt, multiple district extension consultant, Glenwood; JoAnn Benson, district membership otlicei, and local regional representative, Ron Ivory, Fountain Green, were all there as Lions Club representatives. He also told them that Moroni citizens have already donated much of their spare time in many city projects currently under way and may not have time to join the club. Bowler informed the council that there are over 33,000 Lions Clubs m the world and that it helps people to grow. Clarke introduced the group and said they appeared before the council to ask for permission and support to restart the club. He said it would be helpful if a councilman would go with them when they talk to citizens. After council consent a membership drive meeting will be held at City Hall Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., and is open to anyone interested. Mayor Cook welcomed them and explained that the former Lions Club in Moroni, before disbanding, started the current city ball park project now taken under the wing of Councilman Pipher. He said they are involved in helping the blind and they have a school in Rochester, New England where selected blind persons are sponsored with $17,000 to find a guide dog and be trained on how to care for it. He said the international club has their own scientific team where a new artificial eye could be available in the next year or so. He said the club is also involved in youth programs and has sponsored a youth exchange program between the U.S. and other countries, increasing under- standing of cultures. Bowler also said that the club has a youth club for people from age 12 to 18 called "Leos." Clarke added that the club also sponsors an outreach youth program taught by local school teachers to help kids find a positive life. Bowler stressed that the dub for everyone 18 and older and women are wanted as much as men. He also announced that a district convention will be held Nov. 13, 14, and 15, and people from the national office will be in attendance. To start a club, Bowler said it takes 20 people to get a charter license and a one time fee is paid by the members. The club sets monthly dues which he says averages about $10 a month. The club treasurer bills each member. Holt explained that the club now allows a class of members called an Affiliate Member. The class isnt allowed to vote under advisement. NS cited for educational success MT. PLEASAN- T- North Sanpete High School has been recognized as a site for educational success This distinction is available to schools and their agricultural education programs through Local Program Success, a national initiative to build education quality agricultural programs. Recently, Kevin Allen who teaches agriculture at North Sanpete High School completed an training program held in the state as a part of the initiative. At the core of Local Program .Success are tools and strategies developed by teachers and other agricultural education professionals to strengthen local programs. The initiative focuses on agriculiure programs, in which more than 650,000 students in rural and urban areas study the science, business and technology of agriculture. "The goal is to build effective programs that prepare students for careers and life," said Dr. Rosco Vaughn, executive director of the National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council). th result-oriente- d, Local Program Success is a joint initiative of The Council and U.S. Department of Education, with cooperation from the National FFA Organization and the National Association of Agricultural Educators. A national task force of agriculture and education leaders identified six keys to success for local agricultural education proand grams: strong classroom laboratory instruction; supervised agricultural experience programs; active FFA chapters; strong community and school partnerships; program planning and and marketing; professional growth for teachers. To help teachers become successful in each area, work groups of agriculture and education leaders, including 30 teachers from 18 states, developed steps to success and researched proven best practices used currently in the nations top pro- grams. the intent of Local Program Success is to strengthen local agricultural education programs, it can serve as a model for other disciplines. While Snow participates in forensics contest by Holly Lynne Simonsen Snow College EPHRAIM Forensics Team recentlyused some verbal violences and bashed through their most recent competition at the 1998 Pikes Peak Invitational. Under the direction of Coach John Vitullo, the team competed at Colorado College against 26 other colleges front around the nation. The results were unbelievable. Snow College placed first among Junior colleges, and took fourth place in individual competition overall. Individual results were as follows. Charity Kancko, semifinals in prose interpretation and third in duo interpretation; Mindy Haslem, third in duo interpretain tion; Cheri Palmer, prose interpretation and first in duo interpretation; Shari Stewart, first in duo interpretation; Stephain extemnie Wilson, semi-finaporaneous speaking; April Kinney, first in informative speaking and Monica Yancy, first in prose interpretation and first in dramatic interpretation. Coach Vitullo has confidence in his team, especially after their performance in Colorado. He states, "this team has what it takes to really do well at nationals this year. " Squad Captain Monica Yancy confirmed saying, "we have had a wonderful start, and we hope to take the championship again. " semi-fina- ls ls The future for Snow College looks bright considering they have already sifted through several competing schools. Snow College is continuing to prepare for additional competitions, including the National Forensics Competition, which will be held in April. Volunteers are fulfilling Americas promise ORE- M- According to a State of Utah news release, Utah Commission on Volunteers announces availability of five AmeriCorps Promise Fellows for Volunteer Centers, nonprofit organizations, and community volunteer programs. Deadline for applications is Nov. 30. Additional information is available through the Utah Commission on Volunteers, (8824). Americas Promise Fellows work to accomplish the goals of Americas Promise, The Alliance for Youth. Utahs Promise is the response to a challenge by Americas Promise chair, retired U.S. General Colin L. Powell. The challenge was for every state to do their part to provide 2,000,000 youth with a safe healthy adult, place, caring start, marketable skill and opportunity to serve others. at-ri- Since its start in 1996, the initiative continues to help teachers make the most of their resources to enhance classroom and experiential instruction, build community support, make connections and increase the overall educational experience for students. school-to-care- Ihe Council is composed of representatives of agricultural businesses, public schools, government, universities, state departments of education and professional organizations. Its mission is to provide leadership, coordination and support for the continuous improvement of agricultural education. Neighborhood watch for people just waiting by Gene Nielson FAIRVEIW Times have changed, society has become more mobile and moves at a faster pace. More households have both parents working, have become neighborhoods deserted during the day and often at night. Criminals see this and take advantage of communities. The important reason Neighborhood Watch works, is that citizens begin working with, instead of relying on, law enforcement to combat crime in communities. Community Watch programs are known to reduce crime in communities as well as put the neighbor back into the neighborhood. Quoting famous author Dr. Suess "...people just waiting, wait- ing for the fish to bite, or waiting for wind to fly a kite, or waiting around for Friday night, or waiting perhaps for their Uncle Jake, or a pot to boil, or a better break, or a string of pearls, or another chance, everyone is just waiting..." "So instead of just waiting join in and take back the neighborhoods one at a time, and then the community", says Gene Nielson program coordinator. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Gene at A q . ,W mimmi w iL 2 pap ..lift vl i) . n.j ST5 Fountain Green Elementary students recently held Red Ribbon Week. The theme this year was "Show You Know." As an activity, stu dents let balloons go with messages of living a drug free life. Sanpete towns to celebrate Christmas with old-fashion- ed MT. PLEASAN- T- M T . Pleasant, Spring City, Ephraim, Manti and Gunnison are gearing Christup for an mas, complete with light displays on their Main Streets, tours of historic bed & breakfasts, sleigh rides, parades and pageants. er The mission of agricultural education is to prepare and support individuals for careers, build awareness and develop leadership for the food, fiber and natural resource systems. The National Council for Agricultural Education was established in 1984 as a partnership organization to foster creative and innovative leadership for the improvement and further development of agricultural education. - y is and doesnt have to attend meetings, but was mainly made for business people who lacked the time but want to support the club. Benson Fountain praised Green for its 17 memberships out of 900 people living in 250 homes. She said the club only charges $5 per month and $15 to join which is about half of what other clubs charge. At the end of the meeting. Judge Ron Ivory requested the city cut his salary and raise the clerks by $17 a month. He said she does most of the work. Since the council couldnt act on the matter, they will take it t I "The celebrations are sure to have people reminiscing about Christmases of the past," says Monte Bona, a member of the Sanpete Heritage Council, which coordinates the effort. "We want to let people know that the cities down here still know what the Christmas spirit is all about: families being together, sharing, enjoying each others company and the community," he says. Mt. Pleasant will launch the holiday celebration Friday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m., when the lights on its historic Main Street will be switched on and a 120-fopine tree at the end of the street will be decorated. "In addition, every shop, along Main Street will have store displays like those seen m the old Currier and Ives ot Other local bed & breakfasts may be added later. People interested in the tour may pick up a list and directions at the Larsen House in Mt. Pleasant or the lithographs." Bona says. Hot chocolate and other refreshments will be served. On Dec. 12, Santa Claus will visit Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center at 2 p.m. and Dec. 12 and 19 there will be drawings for "city bucks" for Christmas shop- Manti Heritage House. The celebration continues Dec. 5 in Manti with its annual Light Parade at 6 p.m. The parade route will follow Mantis Main Street. Parade organizers are still looking for entries. ping. Spring City, Ephraim and Manti also will have festive Main Streets that center around the historic theme, as will as decorated stores and businesses. Stores and shops in all of the cities will d sell items and gifts. On Dec. 5, there will be tours of bed & breakfasts in Sanpete County from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each bed and breakfast will be decorated for the holiday and serve refreshments. Participating bed and breakfasts and their locations are: Fiddlers Green Inn, 3564 W. Highway 116; Larsen House, 298 S. State; Main Street Inn, 179 W. Main Street, all in Mt. Pleasant; Ephraim Homestead, 135 W. 100 North; Sample House, 10 E. 100 That same night. Snow College presents "The Messiah" at 7 p.m. In addition the Festival of Pinatas will be going on at Snow College Dec. 4 and 5, including a hand-crafte- pinata auction, food, and There will also be snowmobile riding, ice skating, sledding, and other winter activities available at local vendors in each town. Local gift stores also will sell handmade Christmas gifts and crafts. For information on the celebration, contact Monte Bona at For information (435) on the bed & breakfast tour, call 7 in Sanpete Sally East at out County, or of town. 462-250- South, Gunnison; Heritage House, 498 N. Templar Way and Manti House Inn, 401 N. Main Street, both in Manti. 2. 462-933- Middle School lists Honor Roll Students MORONI North Sanpete Middle School honor roll students were recently posted. 8th grade High honor roll students include Josie Aagard, Clint Chlarson, Lacey Church, Jonathan Crosland, Stacy Demill, Brooke Garlick, David Hendrickson, Jammie Mollinet, Kylara Papenfuss and Robyn Peterson. Honor roll students include Austin Allred, Lynzi Allsen, Katie Anderson, Rebecca Anderson, Travis Anderson, Alice Bailey, Janielle Bartholomew, Jenny Beardall, Brent Beck; Graham Berlin, Lucy Black-haAmber Boekweg, Rachel Brady, Joseph Breinholt, Kellie Brothersen, Leighton Bruno, Brandi Burr, Bevan Butler, Benjamin Canfield, Alicia Carter; Tyson Carter, Logan Christensen, Alex Cimino, Coleby Clawson, Aaron Coombs, Heidi Coombs, Jenny Coombs, Joseph Corbett, Kayla Daniels, Raquel Dyches, Kristy Felix; Alison Gate, Jake Hart, Garrett Heaps, Heather Holden, Sheldon Holgreen, Michael Howell, Jordan Jacobsen, Kevin Jacobsen, Casey Jacobson, Kyle Johansen, Erin Johnson; Kameron Kellett, David King, Odilia Laguna, Chancine Larsen, Teena Larsen, Stephanie Malan, Marci McKay, Jared Mecham, Kristen Mellor, Jedediah Merrill, Daniel Morris; Susanna Motola, AJ Mower, Jesse Nielson, Carmen Oakley, Stephanie Olson, Tyson Olson, Jess Petersen, William Peters, Brandon Rees, Dallin Rees, Cole Johnson, Drew Jorgensen, Lindsay Kogianes; Revoir, Brice Roberts; Elizabeth Lambert, Davin Bobbi Robison, Brian RobiLembke, Savana Madsen, Timoson, Loralee Rosenlof, Serina thy Madsen, Dalin McClellan, Russell. Jessica Sampson, Elise Daiel Michie, Bryce Miller, Sheena Shepherd, Sherman, Michelle Miller, Megan Morin, Tone Simons, Marc Snijman, Charina Mower; Abby Stubbs; r, Torrie Munk, Stephen Amy Stubbs, Raeann Swen-seAshley Nunley, Travis James Tucket, Christy Wil- Olsen, Laci Parish, Case Rasliams, Jenni Winona and Jeffrey mussen, Hailee Rasmussen, Wright. Niesha Russell, Ischia Scott, 7th grade Jordan Seely; honor roll students High Levi Seely, Rendall Seely, include Rebecca Anderson, Lisa Lacey Shelley, Melissa Skabe-lunBusby, Cody Christensen, Steven Amber Sorensen, Chablee Cox, Tyson Jarrett, Lacey JohnBrian Stevenson, Sorensen, son, Kali Larsen, Stephen Lar- Mindi Stubbs, Ashley Taylor, sen, Hyrum Lott, Devin Perry, Daniel Thompson, Katie Vanden-haze- l, Amy Washburn and Jamie Earl. Colton Washburn, Eric Honor roll students include Watson and Melanie Zabriskie. Paige Allen, Anna Anderson, Kade Anderson, Tonya Anderson, Joshua Barlow, Jeremy Barton, Timothy Beesley, Curtis Blackham, Emilee Blackham; Nicole MT. PLEASAN- T- The North Bradley, Kimberly Brinkerhoff, Laura Brinkerhoff, Sanpete High School Musical, David Broderick, Jamie Bulow, Fiddler on the Roof, will be Whitney Burningham, Annalee presented Nov. 19, 20 and 21. Cheney, Kailee Christiansen, For reservations call Chanda Clark; Patrons are requested to please not bring children under five Devon Close, Jackie Coates, years of age to the performance. Betty Cook, Sarah Cowley, Seniors Waylon Brown, KrisCox, Carl Crosland, ten Bailey, Hayley Palmer, Mary Wesley Curtis, Karalee Daley, Parnell, Brad Washburn and Brett Wade Davis, Taylon Earl, Brit- Blackham star in this years tany Eliason, Lorraine Evans; musical. Brent Farley, Emmie Fullmer, Sixty five students take part in Andrew Gardner, Christopher telling the story of Tevye, a poor Hansen, Jeremy Hansen, Andrew Jewish Dairy Man who was Hardman, Breeann Jensen, Josh forced from his village in the Jensen, Jaclyn Johansen, Trevor Russian Pograms of 1910. Noor-lande- n, d, High school to present musical 462-245- ie Love Health Care Foundation Christmas Home Tour SALE NOW Saturday, December 5, 1998 from 3 to 9 p.m. ADVANCE TICKETS ON $5 at Far West Bank, Fairview & Mt. Pleasant; Sharp Image, Ephraim; Elliots, Manti; Farmer's Co-o- p Chevron, Moroni; and Sanpete Valley Hospital, Mt. Pleasant DON'T MISS THIS GREAT HOLIDAY EVENT!! 13 Lovely Homes Christmas Season i activi- ties. 2, |