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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - November 26, 1997 A PENNYS Commentary 7 Merrill Ogden Giving thanks in Sanpete It's time to give thanks 4. We have bowling, movie houses, restaurants, indoor swimming, stage shows, etc. right here in the county, much like they do in New York City (sort of). again. I hope that the aroma of a Norbest turkey is soon filling your home. Its a great time of year to get together with family and friends to complain about the upcoming Christmas season. I was in the sales office at "the plant" in Moroni Saturday picking up a couple of those famous smoked turkeys. There is a new sales area since I was there last. Its roomy and nice for the customer. If you havent been to buy turkey products lately, you ought to go look the place over. Of course, the local grocers carry much of the same stuff. It's appropriate that we do another list of what we have to be thankful for here in Sanpete: Here goes: 1. We dont have to camp out outside the Sanpete Counhouse in Manti to be part of a "human shield to deter missile strikes against that high priority target. 2. We dont live in Salt Lake City. 3. We dont have to put up with those annoying 80 degree November temperatures like they do in Honolulu. JVOMTH officials, the piece of property (which is currently owned by Spring City), water and power. They succeeded. Before the kids were through, die council was as enthusiastic as I was, and Mayor Allred was making arrangements to meet the kids to begin to define park bound- Outstanding Teen project I was fascinated last Thurs- day by the intensity and organization of a dozen or so Spring City youth who have just about landed themselves their own recreational facility. The object of their endeavor 5. People in Sanpete know each other and greet one another with cheerful "Hellos" (or is it "O Hells", I can't remember which). 6. like many metropolitan areas, Sanpete has big-tisporting events on several levels. (Dont miss tonight's Hawk vs Templar basketball game on North Sanpetes court). 7. Sanpeters have a great sense of humor and poke fun at themselves, (i.e. Q: How-cayou tell that its a Mormon wedding? A: Its the mother of the bride who is pregnant.) (Of course, fun is poked at other cultures too. Q: Why don't Amish folk water ski? A: The horses would drown.) 8. Were grateful for our pioneer heritage and remind each other of it over and over and over ami over again. 9. Wre have The Pyramid to keep us up to date on all the happenings in the county. arid gratefully (Fortunately there isnt all that much that goes on in Sanpete so it doesnt take too many pages of newsprint to do the good job e a park, a facility provided "for kids by kids." One of their is skateboard-rollerblad- final steps in a well laid (Hit set of plans was getting approval from the Spring City Council and Mayor Robert Allred. At a recent banquet held at the Ephraim Co-oBuilding Kesty Szakacs received a ribbon for individual recognition at the state horse show. 4-- H p Cement truck swerves to miss auto, overturns SANPETE CO.-- - A two-ca- r accident occurred on Highway 89 at mile post 224 on Nov. 17, 11:39 a.m. R. Chill, 20, Christopher o a 1979 Dat-su- n the driver Manti, 210, was northbound on Highway 89, slowed to make a and failed to yield to a cement truck driven by Rick E. Brown, 26, Manti. The cement truck, a 1979 International owned by Cox Rock Products, clipped the rear of the Datsun as it swerved to miss the vehicle, went off the roadway and rolled onto its side. Chill and his passenger, Turia Smalley were wearing seatbelts. Brown was not. n, The Pyramid does.) 10. Sanpete is just a plain all around great place to live. (Period). Have a happy and safe holiday. And remember to take Friday off from work too. Remember, were the starting Thanksplace for the two-da- y groundswell holiday giving movement... Merrill The presentation was impressive to say the least The details? Well, the kids found a piece of property (away from neighbors who might not understand their enthusiasm for this outdoor sport) and put together a plan. They would provide their own place to enjoy their sport complete with a concrete street course and "half pipe to accommodate various levels of expertise. There would be a restroom and a snack bar. The plans for the facility were carefully hand drawn in a wTitten proposal (including a petition of support) which was presented to the council. All they needed from the city was the support of elected aries. They had already received support of numerous adults, including their parents. City Marshal Hagberg, their bishop, and all but two of their teachers at North Sanpete Middle School, who had signed their petition. The youth signatures on the petition were from all over the North Sanpete area (they plan to share their space with all interested youth) and Wasatch Academy. Even if one of the spokespersons hadnt been my grandson, Kirk, the kids would have had my attention (the other was Holly Baggerly). I didnt realize when I got a message from Kirk on our answering machine that my and his grandfathers presence was nettled at this meeting, that I would be wearing two hats. I thought I was just the "secret weapon." "Do you think we could get a picture and an article in the paper?" Kirk asked after the meeting. How could I possibly refuse? Perhaps the most convincing of the kids case presented to the council that night was the long term benefit provided by "admission" into the recreational park. In order to use bad to the facility, the kids kind of commusome perform nity service. If I remember the particu-10 lars, a kid had to prove hours of community service to the have unlimited access to comThe park for one month. was inmunity service form cluded in the packet of materials for council review. Talk about covering their left bases. I dont think they including any stone unturned, how they are going to proceed from here. The kids are counting on a lot of donations to get their not park built, and theyre for They ask help. afraid to have "volunteered" their parents to help provide labor and offers for they have tentative concrete and other building materials. Perhaps the most sobenng is that it is aspect of this park than just more fill designed to a recreational need in the lives of young people. "We want to out of keep kids off the street, trouble, and away from alcohol and drags," Kirk told the council. That would be a dream come true for everyone and one that parents, law enforcement, educators and church and civic leaders have not been able to realize regardless of the time, effort and money expended. Could it be the kids had the answer all the time? And it was a easy as letting them solve the problem in their own way? I hope theres no shortage of volunteers when the call goes out. And to you two teachers at the middle school and any other adults who would not sign their petition, think again. These kids are not asking you to strap on a pair of roller-blade- s, but to respect them as individuals and to support their efforts to fill a vital niche in their lives. Is that so hard? MADD sponsors national Red Ribbon Campaign Tie one on for safety Dear Editor: Peyton Anne Scow, daughter of Shawn and Channayne Scow, Buhl, ID, celebrated her first birthday Oct. 15, 1997. Grandparents are Marvin and Beverly Scow, Bruce and Romanda Berry, all of Rupert, ED. are Oliver Field, Fountain Green; Lloyd and Irene Scow, Ephraim; and Lola Harris, Rupert, ID. Great-grandpare- The first theater in the colonies opened in Williamsburg, Va in 1716. Ltadla Nnnpapw THE PHRflmiD (USPS 365-58- 0) Published Weekly at Pleasant Mt. Utah, 84647 49 West Main Street Telephone: FAX: 462-213- 4 Publisher Craig Conover Penny Hamilton Managing Editor Cheryl Brewer Office Manager Andrea Lloyd Staff Writer Mkf. Photographer SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) $20 per year-50- C per copy $23 per year outside Sanpete County CORRESPONDENTS Manti, Bruce Jennings 835-382- 4 Fairview, Sabrina Haycock 427-350- 6 Moroni, Barbara Cordon 436-876- 0 Ftn. Green, Jessie Oldroyd 445-34- North Sanpete, Leah Freeman Snow College Reporter, Ray Truftt Our focus is to look for effective solutions to the drunk driving and underage drinking problems, while supporting those who have already experienced the pain of these senseless crimes. As Community Action Team Leaders for Central Utah, we are asking everyone to demonstrate their commitment to fight drank driving by becoming involved. Its an easy decision that can save lives. Pain may be eliminated for millions (SPECIAL)-- - A drugthat is exciting researchers in the treatment of pain 462-245- 9 Deanna Pate Each holiday season Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) sponsors a national Red Ribbon Campaign called "Tie One On For Safety". MADD is a grassroots organization with more than 500 chapters and community action teams nationwide. 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Main, Mt. 462-243- Pleasant Some 1996 facts about drunk driving in the U.S. are: The death toll from drinking and driving was 17,126; an estimated one million people were injured traffic crashes; in alcohol-relate- d between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve, 1,896 people were traffic killed in alcohol-relate- d crashes. It is estimated that two out of every five people will be incrash volved in an alcohol-relate- d at some time in their lives; the traffic number of alcohol-relate- d 0 deaths among year-old- s increase in 1996 for the first time in six years. Across the country, 2,315 young people in this age group were killed. 15-2- The probability of a crash begins to increase significantly at .05 blood alcohol content (BAC) and climbs rapidly after about .08 BAC. Direct costs of alcohol-relate- d crashes are an estimated $45 billion each year. An additional $70.5 billion is lost in quality of life due to these crashes. People can help in various ways. Tie a red ribbon on your antenna to remind people w ho see it to not drink and drive. Call the police to report a drank driver. Get their license plate number, give location and description of the car, describe the questionable actions of the driver, and report the direction in which their car was traveling. Never ride in a car with someone who has been drinking. Be a responsible host. Your best defense against a drank driver is to wear your safety belt and be sure children are secured in child safety seats. Get Involved. It doesnt just happen somewhere else. It does happen here and it will happen again. Hopefully, by getting involved we can prevent senseless tragedy this holiday season. If you or someone you love becomes the victim of a drank driving crash call Boyd and Avrin Brothersen, Mt. Ti'asant 4 I Student team members of Sanpete Child Abuse Prevention Team were recently asked to help write a book called, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers," by Sean Covey, Franklin Covey Company. Left to right back row: Brooks Walk, Kay Jensen, Jess Winn, Heather Anderson, Jill Shand, Becky Rother- - mel, Bridget Hansen, Cynthia Beal, Malinda Hales, Jared Johnson, Brandon Cook, Cris Cox; front row: Lora Cox, Tannie Ann Peterson, Tanath Cox, Amber Nielson, Sean Covey. Not pictured Dana Wintch, Cozey Cox, Kimmie Swenson and Keri Hurshman. Local prevention team to assist author with book about teenagers by Kay Jensen, RN Child Abuse Prevention could positively affect the lives of other young people. Covey and three other editors spent a full day with the students, who put on an assembly and then filled the rest of the day with interviews and group discussions. Covey Leadership Center is a world-wid- e industry that is empowering people and organizations to significantly increase their performance capabilities for a happier healthier business and life. MANTI Student members of Sanpete Child Abuse Prevention Team from Manti and North Sanpete high schools, Sanpete Academy, Ephraim Middle School and Snow College have been asked by Sean Covey, of Franklin Covey Co., to help write a book, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers." and Annie Oswald, production manager, recently observed the group presentation at the Utah Federation for Youth in Salt Lake City. They stated they were impressed by die work that is being done with youth in the area. Covey stated that even more than the students great example and obvious ability to care, was the openness and articulateness of the young people. He felt that with the information they gave and the challenges they have faced, if shared in a broad prospective, such as a national book. Covey Bowling news EPHRAI- M- During the Friday Kitchen Ditchers league, Gayle Shelley, Mt. Pleasant, bowled a 512 series which earned her an emblem from WIBC for bowling 125 pins over her average. She will also receive a pin for bowling a 500 series with a 140 or under average. Afternoon 'Witk Sympathy Cphe genital ltah Correctional (facility extends condolences to the tyrant oPeel family. QO. tanl (Peel sewed as a member of the Genital H ltah Correctional (facility Citizen sAdvisory Council since its inception in 1990. oPresently, rant was sewiny in the capacity of Cilice-Cha- ir. grant's sewice to this council will be long remembered as one who strongly supported pro- grams that aided offenders in becoming successful citizens upon their release. (ffHis pleasant smile and cheerful attitude will certainly be missed |