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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - March 8, 1995 Merrill Ogden. & Calvin Hobbesf Tinkering? with grazing HUMteMi When Secretary Babbitt joined me in Richfield last summer to hear testimony on the Clinton Administrations proposals on the opposition policy, grazing from those who testified was almost unanimous. In light of this ongoing, widespread opposition, from Utahns and other westerners, I had hoped the final draft regulations would have been altered more to reflect that opposition. Unfortunately, at first glance, it appears the Department of Interior has tinkered on the fringes rather than make substantive revisions. I am glad that the Department of Interior abandoned its unreasonable hike in grazing fees. It has acknowledged that the proposed level would not have meant more revenue for the government as they had originally claimed, and would instead, have created economic havoc by putting countless ranchers out of business. y While the public comment period allowed in the regulations seems like a reasonable period in which to voice concerns, considering the current agenda in the Congress, this may not be enough time. One fact that became indisputably clear with defeat of the Reid Amendment in the last Congress undeniable purview of the Congress with respect to these issues. It is not appropriate for the Administration, with the stroke of the executive pen, to initiate these changes into law. We need to have congressional hearings, followed by congressional legislative initiatives. Congress should not be shut out of the process, particularly since the election results in November. Bob Bennett Washington, D.C. Help children achieve success Lodge ushers in new era Last weeks opening of Horseshoe Mountain Lodge in Mt. Pleasant ushered in an important era in that citys history. Hopefully, the ownersdevelopers of that significant economic contribution will also provide a model for the areas future business transactions. "Shop at Home" has been an oft used (overused) slogan for Sanpete businesses. Yet, some of those same business owners (and local municipalities) havent always followed their own counsel. Goods and services which could be obtained locally have been purchased out of the area. Rationalizations that benefits could be realized by cheaper sale prices, better selection, etc., (and savings passed on to customers or taxpayers) minimized any guilt; yet, these same entities were the first to complain when their customers used the same arguments for their purchases. And then there are Alden and Marty Johansen who made it a point to use local contractors to build and beautify their new motel. Their list of sub contractors sounds like a "Whos Who in Sanpete." From cement work, to roofing, paint, glass, carpet, drapes, cabinets etc., etc., the motel is pure Sanpete, and thats purely significant MT. PLEASAN- T- Parents and interested adults are welcome to attend a seminar entitled "Helping Your Child Succeed at School." It will be held at Mt. Pleasant Elementary on Thursdays beginning on March 9 and continuing through April 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The instructor is Shirley Slack and babysitting will be provided. Thanks for sponsorship because: Dear Editor: Thank you for your contribution towards the "Champions" assembly presented last week by Darol Wagstaff. Wagstaff was entertaining and had a significant message for our children. He encouraged our children to believe in themselves, to develop inner strength, to be a good friend and care for other people and to insist on victory. We at Ephraim Elementary are dedicated to helping each child to become a successful, contributing member of society. We appreciate your support in accomplishing that goal. Grant Hansen Principal That single effort embodies a profound contribution to the areas economy. Not only will it provide an incentive for people to visit and enjoy the area (and hopefully spend some money with other businesses); it constitutes an investment in and displays confidence for the business community which is already here. Such a visible use of local goods and services portrays the pioneer spirit which has played such a vital role in local heritage. And its fitting that the family which has done so much to foster community unity is leading the charge. We acknowledge and applaud Marty and Alden and all those who have been instrumental in this powerful example. We also encourage other business and civic, leaders to follow their leadership. After all, if local businesses dont support each other, how can they ever expect support from anyone else? Letters 180-da- was-.th- Music Man was worth time; we anticipate next production Dear Editor: Kim Christison headed another winning performance as director for "The Music Man". From the rhythmic traveling train scene bringing us to River City, IA, we knew our ticket for "The Music Man" was going to be well worth the time. Robert Lake (scheming fessor Hill) and Tara Hicken (reserved librarian Marian Paroo) headlined the cast of the comical love story. Lake was filled with energy the entire night; it was fun to watch his enthusiasm. Hicken had a voice like a nightingale, and shared some wonderful moments of humor and harmony with Professor Hill throughout the evening. Marcellus, performed by David Lopez Tibbs, delighted the entire audience with his expressions and character. Hills old acquaintance knows Harolds past history for soaking up money from unsuspecting citizens in small cities across the country. Before long the two of them link up again and with some Sanpete's Leading Newspaper Published 0) at Mt. Pleasant Weekly Utah, 84647 49 West Main Telephone: Street 462-213- effort. Ivo Peterson as Mayor Schinn Brand as his wife of laughs with lots provided facial expressions and humorous and Shauna lines. The barber-shoppin- school g board (whose harmony was wonderful), performed by M. Sean Grubb, Jay Dennison, Winder, and Blake in vain to hunt tried Peterson, down the Professors credentials. From a little research of her own, and a few revealing words from another traveling salesman trying to catch up with Professor Hill, Marian learns about the truth behind Harolds past. But her heart is already possessed with the smooth talking swindler, and with the persistent encouragement from Mrs. Paroo, who was a delight to the stage and who truly brought a Irish touch to the nights performance, Marian decides that love is more important than past misJaron-Lawren- 4 ce Sets were well constructed and added wonderful color and life to the performance. The production staff deserves special recognition for contributing to the flawless evening of scene transi-- . tions and costume changes. Judy Morgan did an incredible job with the chorus, it was one of the strongest we have heard. Choreographer Kevin Bums did a wonderful job, all the choreography was well thought out and had the audience spell bound. All of the cast and crew worked together as a team, it was truly an enjoyable evening for all in attendance. We are looking forward to your next production. Linda and Reed Barker Mt Pleasant MHS Counselors by Natasha Madsen A successful basketball season ended on Saturday. The Junior Prom will be held on Saturday, March 11. For these reasons the ACT workshop has been postponed until Monday, March 13. The first meeting will be at 7 a.m. in the library.' There will be a nominal fee charged to cover instruction. A survey of juniors and seniors indicated Mondays at 7 a.m. would be most convenient. Scholarships that we highlight today include an award from the Gunnison Valley Hospital. They will be looking at overall GPA, class rank and ACT scores. The Athlete 11th annual Asthma awarded in be will Scholarships June. They target 10 high school seniors who excel in spite of MANTI-- - Gossip asthma. Dear Editor: ITT Technical Institute of Remember Me? My name is has left forms for their for I have no Murray respect Gossip, Their awards will I I maim without scholarships. killing, justice. be in electronic engineering and break hearts, and ruin lives. ! I am cunning and malicious computer aided drafting technoloand gather strength with age. The gy. The deadline is April 3. For more I am quoted, the more I am juniors, the Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation is sponsoring a believed. I flourish at every level of summer seminar in Colorado society. My victims are helpless, Springs, CO. Scholarships are available with an April 12 deadthey cannot protect themselves against me because I have no line. A reminder on the Utah takes. name and no face. is of Credit Unions, Inc. me down track To League impossiWith the uniforms arriving on Oratorical the more harder the Scholarship Contest. ble, you try, the evening train, Professor Hill will award over $7000 to I am nobodies I become. elusive They with has to decide if he is leaving friend. high school seniors. The Govethe train, or staying with Marian. it rnors Ethnic Young Achievers I a tarnish Once reputation, Love soon proves to be stronger Award is open to sophomore, tire I same. is never quite topple than money and Harold is capand wreck marriagjunior and senior minority stutured and brought before the governments, dents. They must have a 2.5 cause I ruin es. careers, sleepless citizens of River City. Soon have ache and heart GPA, be indigesafter, the band arrives in their nights, consistent academic and be effort, tion. the shiny new uniforms, and involved in community service. I and genersuspicion spawn the wonderfully parents rejoice in ate grief. I make innocent people Deadline is March 13. awful sounds they play. Our students need help applyWith the joining of Snow cry in their pillows. for financial awards. Whether I am name Even ing hisses, my Colleges fine marching band, called or not office they receive them will gossip, shop gossip, hardly a member of the audience whether or not they on I make depend could keep themselves from gossip, party gossip. to first send the take the time and headaches. headlines Tromwhistling "Seventy-Si- x are consistently We Before you repeat a story, ask application. bones" on the way from the and academamazed talent the at Is it Is true? fair? it yourself ... theater; the orchestra really needic students. our success of Lets Shut Is If it not, up! necessary? of their own. ed a curtain-ca- ll start winning these awards. Vegas first-cla- THE PSRfMHD (USPS 365-58- talking soon have the River City taken with of people the idea of a childrens band. The librarian, who is also the piano teacher for River City, is not convinced very easily, but her younger brother Winthrop, (played by Steven Cragun who delighted the audience with his energetic voice,) helped to convince Marian to rally behind the smooth ss - FAX: 462-24- 59 self-motivat- Publisher Craig Conover Penny Hamilton Managing Editor Linda Barker Associate Editor Shirley Christensen Sports Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) $18 per year-5per copy $21 per year outside Sanpete 0( County No offense CORRESPONDENTS Manti, Bruce Jennings 835-382- 4 835-519- 1 528-706- 2 436-876- 0 427-379- 5 MantiEphraim Angela Rasmusson Gunnison, Uleda Westlund. Moroni, Barbara Gordon Fairview, Deanna Pate Ftn. Green, Jessie Oldroyd ....... Snow College 445-34- Dean O'Driscoll Reporter, Ray Truitt 445-332- 6 Photographer, Hollee Anderson 462-3- 1 31 Send change of address to The Pyramid, 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Second class postage paid at Mt. Pleas ant, UT and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Dear Editor: I think that The Pyramit needs more information that people want to hear. For example, just because this is a county paper you could do a few articles about the rest of the world. I know many people who would much rather buy The Salt Lake Tribune because when you live in a small town you already know what is going on in Sanpete. Well I hope youre not offended. Im doing this for your own sake. Lynn Seely Mt. Pleasant .1 llODSESnOE MOUNTAIN Monday-Saturda- y 8:30 a.m.-- 6 p.m. Heres a subject thats been beaten to death over the years in conversation and in print. Its sports and the partisan fans and the parents of the players. Some of you probably dont realize that the word "sports" is really an acronym of most likely ancient derivation: Screaming Parents of Rowdy Teenage Sons. Of course this originated before Title 20 and the appropriate inclusion of daughters into the athletic arena. My oldest child is now 14 and believes that sports is the highest attainment of mankind and the principal reason the universe exists. I have been attending his baseball, football, basketball, and other various ball using games since he was able to heft a bat and smack a rubber tee to make a baseball fall off. I take pride in the fact that it was I who had the deep baseball knowledge necessary e to coach that first inforteam. Important league mation was learned there, like where and what first base was. Along with baseball basics, I attempted to teach that the game was a game. We wanted to have fun. But as time goes on, the kids learn that the game is more than a game. They learn that many parents and fans take these games very seriously. Ive noticed this at games this year, though its nothing new. ultra-partis- an . pee-we- This brings me to the screaming fans in the stands,! Now there is screaming which:; is fun, productive, amusing and stress venting.. Then there:.! is the screaming which frankly ij embarrasses me. Some fans are relentless and become offen-- 7 sive in their epithets hurled at players, other fans, and that-- ' most pitiable creature, the referee. Woe is the lot of . the.-referee- . Everyone wants to be the' I winner. Winning isnt the goal. Football coach Red Sanders supposedly said, "Winning isnt everything, its the only, thing." I agree with that if the definition of winning is adjust-- ; ed to include other categories! of winning besides the num-- J bers on the scoreboard. Win-- J ning is an attitude, a develop-- ; mental trait taught and prac- -; ticed by coaches and parents; who recognize that the oppo-- ; nents are people and not sub-- ; human life forms. Wanting to; win and playing the best game; possible is character building.; Life goes on regardless of the; sports scoreboard. Oh yes, youll see yell out my supe-- ; rior wisdom and advice while; at a game. I like to get excited; and you might see me stand up;; and dance when the pep band-plays "Louie, Louie". But most; likely youll just see me sip my soda pop and tell the stranger nearby as I point, "That kid, number belongs Merrill to me." -- 1 so Student says shes fortunate for such a superior teacher Dear Editor: - There is a man teaching at North Sanpete High School whom I would like to recognize. His name is Roy Ellefsen. Every student I know who has taken his classes think highly of him Im fortunate to be one of them. Besides being a superior teacher, Ellefsen is a wonderful role model and friend. On top of that he is extremely intelligent. I have found myself wanting to know more about him and what has made him so great. I thought others would like to know as well. Since he graduated from North Sanpete High School, Ellefsen has attended USU, U of U, UNLV, BYU and Florida State. He has a PhD in humanities and intellectual history. He also has a bachelors degree and a masters degree in music. He has a minor in French. Ellefsen started teaching at Moapa Valley High School. He taught there for five years, then went back to Florida State for his PhD. As a graduate student there, he also taught classes. When he was finished with his schooling, he taught music for a year at Erskin College in North Carolina as a replacement teacher. Then he returned to Utah. While teaching private piano lessons in Sandy, Ellefsen was approached by North Sanpete administration to finish off a school year as a temporary music teacher. He agreed to come for three months and stayed "temporarily" for 10 years. After that he decided that he "kind of liked this place" and has been here ever since. While at NSH, he has taught band, choir, English, humanities and French. He has also helped with many of the schools annual musicals. He wrote the music to "A Midsummer Nights Dream" a few years ago. He is now arranging it again for Moapa Valley High School. of the Mt. Pleasant Third LDS Ellefsen has served as bishop Ward for almost three years. He is married and has four children. He enjoys classical music, dogs, tennis, walking, Jreading, writing poetry, traveling and the subjects ' ; he teaches. He thinks that there are three rules to being a good high school teacher: . know something about what you are teaching, be interested in the subjects you are teaching and like high school students. ? He does all of those things commendably well and I think we should all consider ourselves lucky to have such a talented and wonderful man in our midst. Shannon Bailey NS High School : Take note of memorialDear Editor: Mt Pleasant UT 84647Phone , Major General U.S. Army (retired) Chairman, UT Military Veterans Affairs . (8Q1)462-0100Fa- x . . IS GREAT" b T , (801)462-010- 1 A "W0W-THI- S - ; U11WU 20 South StatB I The Utah Veterans Memorial Park and Cemetery was officially dedicated on May 28, 1950. To date over 500 veterans and spouses had been buried at this Memorial Cemetery. There are 147,000 veterans living throughout Utah. Although a number of veterans and theif families know about this ceme tery, the majority of them are unaware of its existence due tO ' the fact that they do not actively participate in veterans organiza,-tion- s such as the VFW, DAV and ! American Legion. This organization would like ta familiarize veterans and their families with the existence an si benefits of the memorial cemej tery. J George P. Holm What most folks say on their first visit . -- fl ' Dear Editor: I Qfot j ! |