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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - March 27, 1996 NS students participate in honor band ENTARY EPHRAI- M- The first Central Utah Junior High Honor Band was held at Snow College on March 23. Nine students from the North Sanpete area who participated in the program include: McKenzie Harmer, Spring City and Stefanie Taylor, Mt. Pleasant, flutes; Josh Christensen, Moroni, alto saxophone; Josh Norman, Fairview, and Brian Watson, Spring City, trumpets; Chris Christensen, Moroni, percussion; Clint Watson, Spring City, tenor saxophone; Ben Kam-alu,- 1 Moroni, trombone; and Chris Barlow, Mt. Pleasant, tuba. Merrill Ogden & Calvin Hobbes Shrinking World When Im having a conver- sation with a new acquaintance and we discover that we know someone in common, they often say, "Its a small world." To which I reply, "No, we just run in small circles." However, I am now forced to admit that technology is "shrinking our world." As remotely located as we like to think of ourselves in Sanpete County, all it takes is sitting at a computer and the world is at our fingertips. We recently bought a phone modem for our computer at home and hooked up with the Internet. This IntemetWorld Wide Web stuff is mind boggling. I dont have a very good grasp on the history or facts of the thing yet. But, as far as I can tell, its a group of supercomputers at various locations around the world that are linked together by other computers to network and share information. (Got that?) Individual computer users, like you and I, can dial up the system through telephone lines and tap into tons of data on every subject imaginable. More and more material is going into the system all the time. My understanding is that no one entity owns the whole thing. Like I said, its still largely a mystery to me. Millions of pages of information are accessible on the "net." The information highway is right here in Sanpete ready for us to speed up the Of course with the way I work, I have a difficult time getting out of compound as I travel down that highway. Through electronic mail letters can be sent around the world in an instant. Faxing capabilities are a part of many computers now. Conversations (chat) can be had by computer keystroking back and forth between people or among groups. The world is a smaller place by virtue of our enhance abilities to communicate. My kids can their dad with their eyes closed and one arm tied behind their respective backs. They have been "surfing the net" and p. (E-ma- il) -'- have learned their way around quickly. Im not very literate when it comes to the world of computers. Maybe I have thought that if I ignored them long enough theyd go away. Ive said, "Stop the world, I want to get off, but no one pays attention to that demand. I guess if I cant beat them, Ill attempt to join them. The future is here now in Sanpete and computers arent going to go away... Merrill graduates Where are you going for Easter? Why are youwe going anywhere at all? We do that you know.. .we go "away at Easter. The college crowd especially. (Calvin et al are off to Mexico, so there). Around here we have "had it" with winter so we take it on the lam just to end the cabin fever. Palisade fills up in a matter of hours. The Sand Dunes was a traditional spot having been replaced, possibly, by the parks, in general. Seems a rowdy element displaced the families that would go to enjoy the warmth and openness of the desert. Mesquite is a popular destination for Sanpeters. Another warm place to go, but not without some risk of being d separated from ones $. Conference will be on some folks list of a place to go and something to do. Albeit with less risk than the aforementioned. (One would hope, anyway). Went to see "The Postman" last Saturday. It was very good, however, not for all. It is in Italian with English subtitles. The storyline was about a shy man (the postman) whose job it was to deliver mail to a world renown poet (Pablo Nerudo) exiled from his home in Chile, now living in Italy. The story is simple and very touching, revealing the tenderness of friendships and the poetry of love. I saw "The Birdcage" with Robin Williams the week-en- d prior, but I dont think you want to hear about it. (Although it was the funniest movie Ive seen since Hitler was a cadet)... Calvin hard-earne- Dear Editor: 365-58- 0) Family farmers and ranchers at Mt. Pleasant Published Weekly Utah, 84647 er dollars to producers who need 49 WprfMnin Street them most durin8 the National Farmers Union 94th anniversary convention held March 8 to 1 1 in Telephone: 462-213- 4 CtaLs 1 FAX: 462-245- 9 ... Publisher Craig Conover Penny Hamilton Shirley Christensen Managing Editor Associate Editor Cheryl Brewer SloffWrRer Deanna Pate Staff Writer SUBSCRIPTION year-50per copy outside $23 per year Sanpete County C CORRESPONDENTS Monti, Bruce Jennings 835-382- 4 835-519- 1 283-474- 7 436-857- 0 Moroni, Barbara Gordon 436-876- 0 Fairview, Deonna Pate 427-37- MantiEphraim Angela Rasmusson Monti High SchoolEphrnim Jill Crogun . Wales, Chester Mathel Anderson Reporter, Roy Truitt Photographer, Hollee Anderson frS' The House and Senate each the bill carrying provisions that wouW become the 1995 Farm Bill. Final details of the bill are expected to be negotiated in a conference committee this month. National Farmers Union urged conferees to adop6t farm provisions that restore the farm income safety net by removing the cap on loan rates to respond to market condi- continue the Fanner tions; Owned Reserve; provide a rural development, conservation, re- search, and education fund; and retain the Conservation Reserve Program- Dean O'Driscoll Snow College end recognize the need for farm program reform better than any- one else None 0f us want a welfare check that Congress write for Americas wants SS RATES (In Advance) $20 per undermnd 445-332- 6 462-313- 1 POSTMASTER: Send change of address to The Pyramid, 49 Wat Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Second doss postage paid ot Mt. Pleas-ant, UT and addtional mailing offices. ( s, Local woman KELLY AFB, T- X- Air Force Airman Shannon M. Nielsen, daughter of Debra M. Nielsen, Fairview, and Walter L. Nielsen, Salt Lake City, recently graduated from the aerospace ground equipment mechanic apprentice course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX. Students were taught the inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft ground equipment. Included in the training were pertinent and administrative tasks and safety procedures. Nielsen is a 1995 graduate of North Sanpete High School. Benjamin Dyches, son of Tom and Beatrice Dyches, Chester, has been called to serve in the Albuquerque, NM LDS Mission. He will speak Sunday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanpitch LDS Ward in Wales. Grandparents are Ometta Swenson, Chester, and Euleda Cook, Fountain Green. He will enter the MTC April 10. WA to hold Ftn Green news Native-Americ- an by Jessie Oldroyd FOUNTAIN GREE- N- The Uinta Springs DUP held their Feb. 12 meeting in the newly renovated DUP home, which has recently undergone improvements of natural gas, electricity and complete rebuilding of the front porch. The meeting was conducted by Arlene Farnsworth; Captain prayer by Chaplain Geraldine Johnson; pledge by Diane Robinson and song "Our Mountain Home So Dear," led by Kenna Rasmussen accompanied by Hazel Bailey. A history was given by JoAnn Johnson about her grandmother, Mary Jane Higley and greatgrandmother, Priscilla Eberson. A lesson on Utah statehood and womens suffrage was given by Rita Allred. Fair, April 13 MT. PLEASAN- T- The second annual Native American Fair and Pow Wow will be held Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 Wasatch Commons p.m. at (soccer field) and Hansen Gymnasium. The fair, sponsored by Wasatch Academy American studies program, will feature drumming, dancing, food, arts and crafts and a raffle contest. The public is welcome and For more admission is free information contact Forrest Cuch,' Priscilla Ashbocker or Karen 1 . Buchanan at 462-24- 1 Wasatch Academy prohibits alcoholic beverages, smoking, or drugs on campus. - but the House included a plan that fails to adequately or fairly reform the program. Convention delegates asked conference committee to implement national pooling and raise the fluid milk support price to January 1996 levels; eliminate the budget deficit assessment; Rendall Seely, third place; Jessica Olson, third place; and Heather Garlick, second place; were District Science Fair winners from Fairview Elementary School. ; .. Former teacher lauded Dear Editor: Glade Mower was one of the first people we met when our family first considered moving to Sanpete. Glade and his lovely wife took extra time to show us around the area and introduce us to many good people. He did everything in his power to persuade us to live in Fairview instead of Mt. Pleasant. Fair farm policy needed r.r;Lrr2:r"' THE PHRIIII1ID (USPS District Science Fair winners from Fountain Green Elementary are Danny Hansen, third place; Cammy Shaw, second place; Adam Coombs, first place; Nicole Hansen, second place; and Gadilau-skaKameron Hanson, second place. Not pictured is Kann first place. District Science Fair winners from Spring City Elementary are Rachel Walker, third place; Jennifer Allred, first place; and Jenni Winona, second place. Not pictured are Ryan White, first place and LeNel Sorensen, third place. tant. consolidate milk marketing orders; continue funding the Dairy Export Incentive Program; adopt Californias national fluid milk solids standard on the national level; and assess imported dairy products the same fees as domestic dairy products. Delegates also urged President Clinton to veto the farm bill unless the farm income safety net is not maintained and honest reforms are enacted. "We support the administration in its attempt to implement a farm policy that makes long term sense for rural Americans. Promised payments for not planting or payments when prices are high wont solve the problems on family farms and rural America. When payments run out and prices drop, farmers will find themselves in worse shape than before. " Boyden Christensen, Gunnison While I served as North SanHigh School principal, I had rare opportunity of working with Glade. No one was a more loyal fan of the mighty Hawks. During my 20 years in education I have had the opportunity to see some master teachers. None were finer than Glade Mower. Glade not only worked with the students who were eager to learn, but he reached out in a marvelous way to those who were struggling. He had a way of making every child feel impor- pete the For some 30 years, he blessed thousands of students. He not only taught business education, he taught students to be great human beings. Some people covet and rise to prominent positions. They receive the plaudits of the great and mighty. Glade shunned such recognition and went about quietly serving and blessing all who crossed his path. Sanpete County and Utah have lost a great American. All are better because of him. I dare say that no finer man ever walked the face of the earth, nor was there ever a better teacher to grace the classroom. Indeed, were all men like Glade Mower this world would be a bit of heaven. God bless his memory from generation to generation. E. Mark Bezzant Pleasant Grove, UT Students at Spring City Elementary School will present a Utah Centennial musical program on Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to come and enjoy a musical review of;. Utahs history. ; 90 DAYS FREE! ; LOCAL INCOMING CALLS AND UNLIMITED WEEKEND USE OR TOLL FREE UTAH Sanpete Community Theatre Proudly Presents A Musical Sentimental Journey (Ztouiectaty- you A Century of Music - 4 SwupMe... 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