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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - March 10, 1993 CaOendai (0MIM1EINI The shows over The loss of Mt. Pleasants Chamber of Commerce is an indication that times are changing. It is also a realization that a similar threat to various other clubs and organizations throughout the county is real. These civic and business organizations have long provided a and network of volunteer-oriente- d projects which have benefitted residents and promoted the county. Last year, Mt. Pleasants two remaining IOOF members used that fraternal organizations funds to build a new pavilion at the park. The Mt. Pleasant Lions Club, which is still active, built a memorial park near the towns historic Main Street District. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored its annual promotions, as well, offering its Horseshoe Mountain Festival in the summer and the Come Home for Christmas celebration in December. Both Chamber promotions breathed new vitality into a sagging Mt. Pleasant economy and gave residents something festive to look forward to. But these efforts did not come without great cost. Local merchants who themselves struggle with marginally profitable enterprises, funded these city celebrations. Businessmen also volunteered their time and resources to organize and advertise events, and to clean up afterward. Being a Chamber member meant being a team player. There were meetings to go to which meant leaving the store for a few hours each month to become better informed about issues facing the citys business community and to plan these important events for the "customers." Unfortunately, some of the customers lost sight of the reason for the celebrations, which was to show appreciation for their patronage. As the years passed, resources dwindled and volunteers tired. Some of the events had to be phased out, like the Easter Egg hunt in the spring, but the major promotions endured and even prospered under the direction of Chamber officers. Now the era is over and the Chamber of Commerce is disbanding. Like any change in tradition, the loss will be felt. But another organization, a Rotary Club, may be waiting to take over. They will need our support. We appreciate our Chamber officers and members. Like any good performance, however, we are sad when the show is over. nt community-improveme- Letters Dont waste Utahs elk Dear Editor: Heres an idea for the States "Dont Waste Utah" campaign this summer. Lets place our handsome road warrior on a mountainside just east of Salt Lake City, crying over the ultimate waste the emaciated bodies of 200 elk. It would be a very commercial. No grips would be needed, just a camera and some reflector boards. The props have already been provided by our State Dept, of Wildlife Resources. And lets make sure its aired nationwide so everyone can see how well our state manages the most precious of our natural resources, our deer and elk herds. Stranded by the deep snow and the city and interstate highway immediately below, these animals had no place to go and were forced by our own state officials to suffer a slow death. The ultimate shame is that they were accessible and could have been cared for with minimal effort. Instead, they were the helpless victims of the states inhumane "no feed" policy (a euphemism for "let em starve"). In a recent story by Doug Miller on KSL News, the film clip of these dead animals was devastating and should have outraged everyone who saw it. low-budg- et . t Sanpete's Leading Newspaper THE pyRIMIlD (USPS 365-58- 0) Published Weekly at Mt. Pleasant Utah. 84647 49 West Main Street - Telephone: FAX: 462-21- 34 462-24- 59 Martin Conover Publisher Koleen Peterson ...... Managing Editor Editor Penny Hamilton Office Manager Lynda Grover SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) t per copy $21 per year outside Sanpete County $18peryear-50- Correspondents 427-33Fairview, Ginnie Richins Moroni, Barbara Gordon ... 462-21Ftn. Green. Jessie Oldroyd . 445-34436-88Wales, Colleen Lamb Snow College O'Driscoll Dean We all bear responsibility for this tragedy. Survival of the fittest was natures intent, but its no longer viable since humans have irresponsibly proliferated to the brink of overpopulating our own food and water supply. Every year more rangeland is lost to the expansion of cities and subdivisions. We continually displace wildlife from their habitat and render them helpless to survive harsh winters. We have seen this antiquated policy fail in the past and havent demanded acor reform. We need feeding grounds emergency throughout the state and, if the call went out, there would be plenty of volunteers to help with the task. Its time to honor our stewardship responsibilities. Thriving herds ensure happy hunters; and happy hunters spend a lot of money in this state. When deer and elk overcome their fear of humans and dogs to look for food, it should be a signal that something is terribly wrong. Last Friday, a feeding program was finally initiated, but only for the elk in some northern areas. Too little, too late, and probably only a token to assuage public outcry as in 1984. Because of the severe winter, the deer and elk are also in poor shape here in central Utah, and nothing is being done for them. Already some avid hunters in this region are deciding the State isnt getting any of their money this year. Hunting license fees are being increased. For what: more mismanagement? Bureaucratic ears are inherently deaf, so protesting higher fees for drastically diminished game would be futile. On the other hand, our sportsmen have the opportunity to hit the bureaucrats where it hurts most-ri- ght in the coffers-- . "Dont Hunt Utah" until the State puts in place a more compassionate and intelligent approach to the management of our wildlife. Before our country became "civilized," when a Native American killed an animal, he offered thanks to it for its sacrifice and prayed for its soul. We owe more than just prayers to those patheyc animals needlessly lying dead Bn that mountainside. Dear Editor: Last week while wandering around the halls at the State Capitol, I kept thinking that something was missing. Finally it occurred to me, Ray Nielson was not around. I missed his laughter, voice and that sincere friendly handshake. This letter is not meant to demean the gentlemen who are representing us today. They will do their best. I just want to say e friend who thanks to a never heard that word often enough. Ray and Millie worked long and hard for the people in Central Utah. I hope they know how many fiends they have who appreciate all they have done even though we did not express it. Bill Peterson Manti long-tim- Mt. Pleasant chamber dies PLEASAN- T- "The MT. Chamber of Commerce has been dissolved because of substantial lack of attendance and interest," said former president, George Winn. In February the Chamber scheduled a meeting with members to elect new officers. The meeting was attended by the officers. Winn said the action will have an effect on the Horseshoe Mountain Festival, which had been previously scheduled for June 20, and the annual Christmas promotion which has been carried out through the efforts of volunteer Chamber members. Winn said if no one comes forward there will be no Festival, which has been a successful event for the past several years. The Chamber has also spon-- j sored a successful basketball tournament. Funds in the Chambers account will continue to be held in the bank. "We are hopeful that new leadership for the Chamber will emerge," said Winn in a letter to members, "but we firmly believe that the leadership must come from Mt. Pleasants core of retaildowntown businesses." He said there is a definite and important role for a local chamber and is hopeful that Mt. Pleas-- ; ant and county businesses support ; the county chamber. "We believe the county chamber can accomplish a lot that city chambers cannot because of their limited resources," said Winn. Anyone needing more information or who wants to volunteer to continue the events should contact Winn at 1 or Monte Christensen, countability Lynda G. Grover Mt. Pleasant 75 34 We do what we must, and call it by the best names. Ralph Waldo Emerson change of address to The Pyramid. 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. Ut 84647. Second class postage paid at Mt. Pleasant, UT and additional mailing offices. .. Rep. Nielsen missed POSTMASTER: Send He is educated who knows where to find out what he doesnt know. Georg Simmel 462-244- 462-247- 1. Missionary returns Eita Asama has returned from . . the California San Bernardino LDS Mission. He will speak Sunday, March 14, at .2:50 p.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Second LDS Ward. Asama, a Japanese native, was living with Kelly and Sherrie Roseman in Mt. Pleasant when he received his mission call. CHERRY POINT, ine Pfc. Jeffrey A. Hubley, a 1990 graduate of Wasatch Academy recently reported for duty with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Training Squadron 253, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station here. He joined the Marine Corps in April 1992. N.C.-Mar- Book club meets Lions Club meeting, Fairview City Hall, 7:30 p.m. District Spelling Bee NS Middle School, 7 p.m. Ephraim Senior Citizens, Center, 2 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club, Circle Bar E, 7 a.m. Bond election meeting, Fair-vieElementary, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11 Bond election meeting, Ftn. Green Elementary, 6:30 p.m. Moroni Elementary, 8 p.m. Cancer crusade volunteer meeting, TEED Center, Snow College 11:30 a.m. w Thursday, March Monday, March 15 Michael A. Christensen, son of Mitchell and Kathleen Christensen of Moroni, will return home from the Australia Sydney South LDS Mission today, March 10. He will speak Sunday, March 14, at 11 a.m. in the Moroni First Ward, Moroni Stake Center. Sanpitch Camp DUP, Moroni Senior Citizens Center, 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 18 Coming up: Farm Bureau Banquet, March 24, 7 p.m. Pioneer Day, Mt. Pleasant Stake Center, March 27, 1 p.m. SCT to present "Arsenic and Old Lace," March Manti City Hall, 7:30 p.m. To list your public event in next weeks paper call before noon on Monday. Cen-terfiel- 24-2- Fairview City Council meeting, city hall, 7 p.m. Bond election meeting, Spring City Elementary, 7 p.m. 462-21- . d. 7, 34 t Sanpete citizens believe police do good work Continued from page 1 visibility and an attitude change by some officers. One hundred percent of Sanpete residents polled were very or somewhat interested in a town meeting with their sheriff or police chief. Other concerns addressed by Sanpete respondents included: more strict dealings with juveniles, 80 percent somewhat or much more strict; juveniles over 16 tried as an adult, 70 percent, yes; 80 percent believed the gang problem was somewhat or very serious; wanted stricter enforcement on alcohol and drug violations, property crime and juvenile offenses, and 80 percent asked for more strict dealing with Ninety-perce- nt gangs. Sanpete residents were also more critical of high speed pursuits for misdemeanors (70 percent opposed). They were divided, however, on high pursuits for felony crimes (30 percent said necessary and 30 percent said unnecessary). Eighty percent said officers stay within their authority during arrests and 70 percept said, they do not exceed jthqjjf autjtjprijy during searches. The poll also asked questions Farm Bureau plans banquet: CENTERFIELD The annual ' Sanpete County Farm Bureau, banquet will be held at 7 p.m., March 24, in the Centerfield LDS Church Cultural Hall. Dr. Von Mendenhall, professor of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science from Utah State University, will speak on the future of agriculture. Dr. Mendenhall has a Bachelors degree in animal science and a doctorate in food science. He also does research work in the food science and nutrition program. There will also be entertainment and door prizes. Those attending the banquet should bring their own dishes. For tickets contact: Tim Jack Gunnison; Christensen, Madsen, Mayfield; Edwin Sundt, erland, Chester; Steve Richard Nielson, Manti; Ephraim; Dean Hansen, Fountain Green; Kirby Bench, Fairview; Kevin Turpin, Mt. Pleasant, and the Farm Bureau Insurance office, Manti. Frisch-knech- MT. PLEASAN- T- The Mt. Pleasant Police Department is still investigating one burglary, five thefts, two forgeries and one harassment charge during February said Chief Kay Larsen. Officers also investigated 14 ACO calls; 9 agency assists; 4 alarms, and 9 alcohol violations. Other calls included: ambulance assists, 9; bad checks, 1; civil proc., 9; criminal mischief, 2; disturb peace, 1 ; pound problem, 1; juvenile problem 1; missing persons, 1; officer back-- 1 up 4; public service, 10: suspicious circumstances, 1; suspicious vehicles, 1; traffic moving violations, 17; traffic violations, 17; traffic warnings, 69; transport, 2; and warrants, 2. non-movi- MT. PLEASAN- TNine members attended the Book Club March 4 at the home of Eathel Winkelman. A discussion of the book, "Deseret Solitaire," was led by Louise Seely. The next meeting will be held April 1 at the home of Bette Carlston in Mapleton. Wednesday, March 17 Miss Moroni pageant meet- ing, city hall, 7 p.m. Police report Hurley reports for duty Wednesday, March 10 No person on planet Earth has ever lived to be one Neptune year old. A Neptune Year is the time it takes the planet Neptune to revolve once around the sun, or 164.8 Earth Years. 30 percent, less than $15,000; 20 30 perpercent, 10 percent, cent, over $45,000. The Utah Law Enforcement Strategic Planning Committee was formed in 1989 by profesnia. asked also were sional law enforcement associaRespondents their opinion about minimum-educatio- n tions and agencies within the requirements for police state. As part of the planning proofficers, the importance of conwhether and cess, the committee united law tinuing education, they would recommend a family enforcement agencies statewide to member go into the law enforceidentify the issues and concerns of police officers. ment profession. One of the top five issues Of Sanpete residents polled, 30 percent were male and 70 named was "image and credibilipercent female; 20 percent fell ty" of Utah police officers, which into the 25 to 34 age group; 10 the committee formed a subcompercent, 35 to 44; 20 percent, 45 mittee to address. After evaluating law enforceto 54; 20 percent, 55 to 65, and ment issues, the committee com30 percent over 65. missioned the Dan Jones poll to Forty percent were high determine the publics perception school graduates; 10 percent had of law enforcement at all levels. some high school; 50 percent had A copy of the full report can some college. be viewed at the Mt. Pleasant Annual family incomes were: Police Department. about enforcement of seat belts, child restraint, safety inspections, registration, and traffic violations, as well as the use of photo radar and how people felt about the Rodney King case in Califor- 9; 9; Pyramid Poll How do your feel about Sanpete law enforcement? Results of a recent Dan Jones poll dealing with issues on local law enforcement are included in this weeks edition of The Pyramid. Since the local poll was conducted as part of a Statewide sampling and so few Sanpete residents were actually contacted, The Pyramid staff is conducting its own poll to verify the accuracy of the conclusions drawn about Sanpetes local, county, and highway patrol law enforcement officers. Some of the same 60 questions from the statewide poll have been used. Please respond to the questions provided below and submit your polls to The Pyramid, 49 West Main, Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647. Polls must be postmarked by Friday, March 19. You may also call in your answers to by 5 p.m. Friday, March 462-21- 34 12. Results of the poll will be published in the March 24 edition. 1. consider my experience with Sanpete law enforcement agencies 1 as: . b. negative a. positive 2. I feel my local law enforcement agency is concerned about the safety of local citizens and businesses. b. no a. yes 3. What do I like most about my law enforcement agencies? 4. What do I like least about my law enforcement agencies? rank the overall performance of the Highway Patrol as: b. good d. poor c. fair e. dont know 6. I rank the overall performance of the county sheriffs departments as: b. good excellent d. poor c. fair e. dont know 7. 1 rank the overall performance of my city police as: b. good a. excellent d. poor c. fair e. dont know 8. Have you been involved in an accident or had a traffic violation in the last two years? yes no 9. If yes, was die officer from the: b. sheriffs office a. city police d. combination of above c. highway patrol e. dont know 10. Have you been the victim of a crime in the past two years? a. yes b. no 1 1. If yes, did you report it to the: a. city police c. highway patrol e. didnt report 12. Did the officer, follow through and pursue all information necessary to the investigation? a. yes b. no 13. Did the officer check back with you and keep you informed? . a. yes b. no 14. Do you feel the number of officers in your community is adequate? b. no a. yes 15. What are three major crime concerns in your area? 5. 1 a. excellent 16. How can law enforcement officers improve their image? 17. Other comments or concerns. 25-3- Age (circle one): City (name city or unincorporated area) (circle one) 18-2- 4, Made-Fema- le 4, 35-4- 4, 45-5- 4, 55-6- 5, over 65 |