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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - March 19, 1997 JEMTAIftY Merrill Ogden Drop in the bucket Many people think that were lucky to live in Sanpete. Im talking about people from outside the area. I know a guy who lives in the Salt Lake area who wants to live here so bad "his teeth ache." He says were lucky to live in Sanpete. I got to wondering just how lucky are we to be living here. Armed with the knowledge that the population of Sanpete County is "estimated" to be 19,999, (remember that news flash?) I did a little research with the Census Bureau. As of March 1, 1997, the population of the world was estimated to be 5,825,379,979. (Read that: Five billion, eight hundred twenty-fiv- e million, three hundred seventy-nin- e thousand, nine hundred and seventy-nine- .) Pretty impressive, huh? If Ive done my arithmetic correctly, this means that approximately three millionths of the worlds population lives in Sanpete County. If the world were divided up into counties the size of Sanpete, there would be 291,284 of them. So, depending on how you want to look at it, it could be Visit to said that we are darn lucky to be in Sanpete. Of course there are others of you, few as they may be, who are saying: "Of all the rotten luck, I beat the mathematical overwhelming odds and end up in this podunk " county. I know these numbers Ive been presenting are intensely interesting and have you on the edge of your seat. You know theres nothing as entertaining and sexy as a good set of statistics. So here are some more. Dont try to stop me now. I found this stuff and Im going to tell it. As of March 13, 1997, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the resident population of the United States was projected to be 266,866,484. They believe that there is one birth every eight seconds. (So much for P.T. Barnum and his "every minute theory.") They estimate a death in the U.S. every 13 seconds. What with emigration and immigration, etc. , the bureau estimates a net gain of one person every 13 seconds. I dont know what the growth rate is in Sanpete. Ill check on that. In the mean time, remember how lucky you are to be a "drop in the bucket" by living in Sanpete.... Merrill Masada Leah Freeman, daughter of Lynda Freeman, Moroni, and the late Larry Freeman, recently received her Young Womanhood Recognition in the Moroni Third LDS Ward. Head Start to enroll students MT. PLEASAN- T- Centro De La Familia Migrant Head Start is now enrolling students for the school year. who are three by the end of August, four-an- d are able to attend. Any low income family may qualify for the program. This is not just for migrant families, all ethnic groups, in the North and South Sanpete area are eligible, according to a school spokesper1997-9- 8 Three-year-old- son. For more information about Head Start enrollment, call the Mt. Pleasant Center at 462-010- Spring City citizens deserve truth about fine job Dear Editor: In your article last week, it was suggested that Mayor Robert Allred had done a "fine job" defending the city in the court case for trailer court expansion. The truth is he was trying to get himself out of a mess that he and the Spring City Council created for the city. They gave Kenneth Allred a permit to expand the trailer court knowing that this permit was not in compliance with the current Zoning Laws in Spring City. Mayor Allred and councilman Gary Parnell especially should have known this because they were both on the City Council when that Zoning Ordinance was passed. In fact Gary Parnells signature appears on the zoning map that identified the area zoned for trailer court expansion. I do not blame Kenneth Allred for taking them to court. He was told he could do something and then after he had gone to some effort and expense he was told that he could not do it. Sanpeta's Leading Newspaper THE PyRHIHID (USPS 365-58- 0) Published Weekly at Mt. Pleasant Utah, 84647 Street 49 West Main Telephone: FAX: 462-21- 34 462-245- 9 Publisher Craig Conover Penny Hamilton Managing Editor Cheryl Brewer Andrea Office Manager Staff Writer Lloyd job". against Spring City would be defended by an attorney that would ONLY call one witness, our mayor? Marilyn H. Christensen Spring City Anthony Strippoli earns masters degree from USU LOGAN Anthony Michael Strippoli, Mt. Pleasant, has completed requirements for a master of education degree in science education from Utah State University. He is the son of Mike and Madeline Strippoli, Toms River, New Jersey and is married to Cintra Strippoli. He received a bachelor of science degree in science education from the University of Wyoming in 1987 and a bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology from the University of Wyoming in (In Advance) $20 per year-5- 0t per copy 835-382- 4 Wales, Chester 436-857- 0 Fairview, Sabrina Haycock 427-350- 6 Moroni, Barbara Gordon 436-876- Ftn Green, Jessie Oldroyd Reporter, Ray Truitt Spring break Spring Break will be held Thursday and Friday, March 27 and 28. There will be no school on Monday, March 31, so teachers can do grades and prepare for the final quarter of school Parentteacher conferences Parentteacher conferences for high school students will be held Tuesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend to find how their students are doing. College financial aid Parents can receive free individual help in filling out financial aid forms for students The best of us have passed the test! We can just forget the rest! 0 445-342- 2 That rare breed" 69 is realy gnarly, (though some of us still lack a Harley) We wish you could ride upon this day, but don't worry, soon you'll piayl North Stfnpefe, Leah Freeman Snow College ar me oesr oe me oesr CORRESPONDENTS Mathel Anderson p.m. The transition conference is a combination of SEOPs, ninth and early grade orientation, college awareness night, in one meeting to make it easier for parents and students to be more informed. Students and parents will meet with a high school teacher to design a four-yeplan and register for ninth grade classes. They will be given a high school tour, learn about high school opportunities, visit the new Career Center, and attend an early college awareness presentation. The goal is to inform and prepare parents and students for a successful high school career and beyond. pre-colle- ge $23 per year outside Sanpete County Manti, Bruce Jennings by Catherine Carney MT. PLEASAN- T- North Sanpete High School will be hosting an eighth grade transition conference for all eighth grade students and their parents. and parents Students may choose one of four different days to attend. Students will sign up for a specific day on Tuesday, April 2. Scheduled days for the conferences are Monday, April 14, 2 to 4 p.m ; Tuesday, April 15, 7 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, April 16, 7 to 9 p.m.; and Thursday April 17, 7 to 9 One final comment and then I will lay down my pen and faze out of the picture. Does it strike anyone else strange that a lawsuit 1978. SUBSCRIPTION RATES 4. Dean O'Driscoll 445-332- 6 POSTMASTER Send change of address to The Pyramid, 49 West Main Street, Mt Pleasant, UT 84647 Periodica! postage paid at Mt Pleasant, UT and additional moiling offices H-kPP- Y BIRTH-DI- dom. You have stored enough food and water to last a long time and you feel secure because you believe that there is no way for your enemies to scale the mighty cliffs to your stronghold. Then your security fades as the mighty conquering Romans begin their work of war. You watch helplessly and in horror as the grand earthen road is built to the top of your mountain fortress. Construction of the road would take three years with the conquerors working at all times under the watchful eyes of Masadas inhabitants. Although preparations were originally made to defend their citadel, the last remnant of ancient Israel eventually recognizes their fate. A decision is made. Instead of being taken captive, instead of watching their wives and children falling to the enemy, Israel decides to die by its own hand. The heros resolve that the Romans will find corpses and ashes, not captives and Grapes grow in clusters of as few as six to as many as 300 berries. Whats Cool in School The upsetting thing in this whole matter is that not only did the mayor give Kenneth Allred the which was in violation of the law, but he did it knowing that the majority of the Spring City residents were not in favor of any trailer court expansion. If this is what you call a "fine Job" representing the people of Spring City, looking out for the interests and opinions of the majority of the citizens I guess I simply dont understand the term "fine s, Masada! The name has always brought an air of mystery to me. Were the nearly 1,000 Jewish men, women, and children who committed mass suicide there heros or rebels? Was their story, originally documented by Josephus, a secular writer of that era, fact or fantasy? Was a movie which retold Masadas story many years ago depicting some great historical event? And if so, why has its memory lingered? What does Masada really mean to me? And why was I so excited about an opportunity to put some of Masadas mysteries to rest? Last week I was among representatives of 11 weekly Utah newspapers to get a sneak preview of Masada at the BYU Museum of Art in Provo. The Masada exhibit which includes some of the actual Dead Sea Scrolls has since opened to the public and will be housed at the museum until Sept. 18. To really understand Masada, one has to experience it. Imagine you are the last of your people and you are fortressed means fortress) (Masada against your enemies on a high enemies or have been taken into captivity. You are the last surviving remnant of a once great nation. Everything you hold sacred, except that which you have successfully transferred to your fortress, has been either destroyed or confiscated. With your family and friends you try to maintain your culture, your religion, and your free- W W1YWNY! Eighth grade transition, Spring break, scholarships on Tuesday, March 25. Snow Colleges financial aid department has agreed to come to the high school and help any student and his or her parents fill out FAFSA forms, no matter what institution students plan to attend. Students may sign up for an appointment in Nora Cooks office. Appointment times are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 to 9 p.m. Parents and students both need to attend with a copy of their 1996 tax return. Scholarships Major League Baseball Players Alumni Chapter is offering three $1,000 scholarships for study at any accredited U.S. institution. To be eligible, students need to graduate from a Utah high school, play varsity baseball and be a Utah resident. Deadline is April 15. Seniors from Sanpete County who have a parent that graduated from Utah State University can apply for a scholarship to USU. The student must be an entering freshman or transfer student and have a need for the scholarship. Students may receive an application from Elise Hanson or contact USU Extension Office in Manti 1 at for more information. Intermountain Power Project Outstanding Achievement Award offers a $500 award to a North Sanpete High School student. It recognizes students who are to their positive contributors school and community and provides them with financial aid to help further vocational or academic education. Eligible applicants must be seniors who maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; participate in a minimum of one school activity such as sports. Honor student Society, government, service clubs, etc.; participate in a minimum of one community or church service project as a volunteer. Students interested in competing for this scholarship need to get an application from Elise Hanson by April 21. Dixie College is offering a business scholarship to students interested in obtaining a business degree from Dixie College and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. For more information contact Cyndy Smith at Dixie College, Scholarship applications are available in the counseling department. is Now imagine the drama which would unfold as 12 leaders are chosen to oversee the work of death. And of the 12, one is selected by casting lots to be the last to die. After all the rest of his people had surrendered their lives, he would lay the knife to his own wife and children and then set fire to the city before taking his own life. This mass suicide took place in 73AD. Israel would not become a mighty nation again until 1948. The Masada exhibit includes artifacts found during a modern day archaeological excavation at the site. Among the items are four of 15 scroll They fragments uncovered. contain passages from the Psalms and Ezekiel, two Old Testament texts. The Ezekiel scroll has never before been displayed in public. In addition to the artifacts from Masada, nine Dead Sea Scrolls will be on exhibit. Four of the scrolls have never left the Kingdom of Jordan until now. Two of the scrolls have not been on public display for more than 30 years. One scroll is the oldest known fragment of a biblical book anywhere in the world. The largest scroll, a replica of the Isaiah scroll from about 100 BC contains all 66 chapters from Isaiah. I cant describe how I felt to view these rare treasures which were in existence when Christ walked the earth. Nor can I promise everyone who attends this impressive and inspiring exhibit the same experience. Did about my questions Masada all get answered? Not necessarily, but I gained a new perspective about who I really am. And I intend to visit Masada again before it returns to its homeland. Masada. Its an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. Application deadline May . Dixie Junior Livestock is sponsoring the R. Lynn Gardner 1 Memorial Scholarship through Dixie College. Six $750 scholarships will be awarded to students who have a 3.0 GPA (consideration will be given for family or other circumstances that may have prevented an applicant from achieving an acceptable GPA to apply). must have had two dealing with livestock and plan to attend Dixie College. Application deadline is March 31. Contact Elise Hanson for more information. Applicants years of FFA or 4-- H American Womans Italian Civic League is offering a scholarship to a 1997 graduate of a Utah high school that is of recent Italian decent. The scholarship is awarded based on ACT scores, high school academic ability, and extra-curricul- ar involvement activities such as school, community, church, service, or work related. Contact Elise Hanson for more information. Verla and Burke Smith return home MT. PLEASANT-- - Burke and Verla Smith, Mt. Pleasant, will return from the Frankfurt, Germany LDS Mission on March 20, 1997. They will speak in the Mt. Pleasant LDS Fifth Ward, 295 South State, on March 23 at 12:50 p.m. 835-215- extra-curricul- ar 652-773- 0. lli The Museum is also dLpIaS The exhibitions will run until Septl8 ToUrs between 10 a m and 8 BYU1 1 or 378-ART- S. P m Fr 0re ,he Evr- - Scrolls The two ever 15 minutes formation call 378- - ! |