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Show Sanpete Shopper May 1990 2, than 400 expected visitors on i April 21. UPA director says Large retail chains dont support community MT. PLEASANT in which also derived its income from agriculture, romanced and enticed large retail stores to the area which then forced large numbers of small, independent stores to Rural not attempt to lure large retail chain stores into their area until it has a strong economic base with jobs coming from other sources, Janice Keller, executive director of Utah Press Association, told the Chamber of Commerce Thurs- communities should close. "They could not compete st with foreign goods shipped in and sold by these large discount retailers nor did they have the buying power to compete with grocery store chains," she re- low-co- day. Ms. Keller told how the Idaho community she grew up high-volu- me Mupe jJteoeafo DECORATING & CATERING 396 West 200 South, Mt. Pleasant 462-218- 2 IET US HELP YOU WITH: ANNIVERSARIES WEDDINGS BRUNCHES LUNCHES Back Drops Dishes CLUBS Fountains, Etc. Indoor-Outdo- Lighting or thare's a wadding in your future, you owe It to yourself to visit our facilities. Everything in good taste.. .your wedding will be both memorable and affordable. AUK POM 1611 rUCJCIJt MEDICAL SPECIALISTS These medical specialists are available at Sanpete Volley Hospital. Please call for an appointment: 1 412-244- Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Urology Joseph Armstrong Dean Bristow Ron Oldroyd Herbert Spencer ENT (Ear, Dr. Glen Lund Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. May 1 May 25 May 30 May 16 Ophthalmology Dr. Kent Linton May 26 Nose, Throat). Audiology May Halladay Halladay Dave Jaramillo Dave Jaramillo Dave Jaramillo May 7 May 23 May 2 May 16 May 30 Internal Medicine Dr. Wynn Hemmert Dr. Tom Dickinson Dr. Greg Craner Dr. Robert Jackson Dr. Scott Jackson 15 Podiatry Kim Kim Appointment Appointment Orthopedics May 1 1 May 21 SANPETE VALLEY HOSPITAL 1100 South Medical Drive Mt Pleasant, on the back of a junk mailer? Will you ever see your kids graduating class with all their achievements on a billboard?" she quizzed. Laurel Christensen urged the Chamber to help educate taxpayers to the real facts. She said many people have misconceptions about the business community and the importance of keeping sales tax dollars in town. "Were here for you," she said pointing out that sales tax charged here is less than up north and that it goes to support local government. "We need to start talking to each other and creating a more positive image," she added. Richard Tree and Rhea Stewart also spoke to the Chamber saying the truancy problem has been reduced and thanked the Chamber for encouraging kids to be in school. Tree reported on the Alternative School program and preparing those students for the labor market. expected. did not join the "They Chamber of Commerce or participate in community affairs. They felt no need to advertise in the local newspaper because they had virtually eliminated most of the competition. They forced the newspaper to close (no advertising revenue, no newspaper) and more independent stores closed because they had no means to advertise and attract shoppers". She said the Chamber disbanded because of lack of members and the remaining residents couldnt even find out if their friends had moved away or died because of no reliable communication. "Then bad economic times hit and the large chains pulled out or relocated to more, UT 84647 George Winn, Administrator DEADLY SPRING BOUTIQUE Sat. May 5 10 am to 5 pm GUHWS0H CITY HALL Despite the claims of many smokers, marijuana does not have fewer adverse effects than cigarettes. Marijuana cigarettes released ifive times as much carbon monoxide into the bloodstream and three times as much tar into the lungs as tobacco cigarettes in one study. This is compounded by the fact that most marijuana smokers inhale more deeply and hold the smoke longer. Also, marijuana had more severe adverse effects on lung function that cigarettes, Finally, THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, stays in tissues longer and can accumulate in the body Mrsrsfty ef CeWsnde, Isrisfsy Wsflesss letter (March) I Handcrafted ..(&& fa Gifts SKYLINE PHARMACY 1 W. Mde, Mt. Pfeeeeet 462-243- 4 to Mt. Pleasant." She noted that television, billboards, radio, junk mail and a veritable explosion of general-intere- st and specialty publications and even posters in public washrooms vie for newspapers two most precious commodities readers and ad- vertisers. "When was the last time you saw a wedding announcement ; NS student 1 , Our Classified pages bring results! No matter what you have to sell, a Classified ad can work for you. The cost is low and the response can be quite high. Use this handy order form and mail it in along with your check. MT. PLEASANT Jennifer Huffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Huffman, Mt. Pleasant, and a sophomore at North Sanpete High School has been selected to compete in the AEG Olympia National Scholastic Typing Contest. Typing competition will occur at the state and national levels and each participating school will select one student to represent it in the state championship. School competition will take place in April at North Sanpete High School. The test will include a timed writing and a timed production test of a standard business letter, a tabulation from a rough draft, and a full-pamemorandum. Students will compete for cash awards of $500 for the designated national champion, $350 for the first runner-u- p and $200 for the second runne- Secure Commitment Get More Referrals Handle Objections Close Effectively Increase Your Income and more!!! The HEALTH TIP... Marluana: No Sofor Than Clgarottes: munity than does its newspaper, and it needs your support to survive." Ms. Keller said it has been predicted that by the year 1998 only 18 newspapers will remain in Utah where now exist 63. "Dont let this happen typewriter, a certificate of award and the opportunity to compete against other state champions in the national LEARN HOW TO President Jon reported on the organizations plans to support the 115th anniversary of the founding of Wasatch Academy. He urged businesses to display welcome signs to the more environ- championship. The typing test will be administered by designated business education teachers at each school. All official entrants will be awarded certificates of participation. The winner from each state will receive an AEG Olympia electronic portable SALES TRAINING WORKSHOP Chamber Schuhmann ments and more "area residents' left the area," she said. "The community of 14,500 was reduced to half and the Chamber membership dropped to 20." Ms. Keller pointed out that the local newspaper brings news of its community includbirth announcements, ing political reports and sales from local stores and that"no other form of communication belongs more fully to the com- to compete in contest By Appointment By By as economically-soun- d Food and Colored Cloths Tables-Lac- e It PARTIES ported. "The Chamber of Commerce with a membership of 150 said it was progress and part of the plan."She stated that these large discount stores in most cases did not support the community , PER WEEK NOW ONLY Minimum Charge $20 FOR 2 weeks 20 Words Per Week Per Word Over 20 Per Week ADS MUST BE PRE PAID , DEADLINE - MONDAY NOON J For Wednesdays Pyramid-Shoppe- r SORRY No Phone orders or charges if you want this low rale ANY ADS THAT NEED TO BE BILLED WILL BE CHARGED 3 AND UP CLASSIFIED ORDER FORM Print One Word Per Space . The Rate Is Shown On Right ge " r-up. More than 5000 high schofrom across the nation are represented in the contest. ols Eight Hours of Training: Mountain Fuel May 8. 10, 15, 17 1 6-- 8 p.m. SNOW COLLEGE Business Building Conference Room' $49.00person Significant Discounts Available SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Mountain Fuel Supply Company asked the Utah Public Service Commission to approve a $4.5 million decrease in its Utah natural gas rates. The rate reduction was requested in the utilitys Gl- to ing. Such Glings enable the com- pany tD adjust rates twice each year semi-annu- al pass-throu- CALL Snow College 283-689- L. requests rate decrease gh to reflect changes in costs. If approved, the adjustment will result in aft annual decrease of $6.86 (1.2 ercent) for the typical resi- dehtial customer using 1,150 therfhs NAME. ADDRESS. CATEGORY AD TO BE PLACED. .PHONE. .AMOUNT ENCL. .DATES TO RUN COME IN OR MAIL FORM WITH YOUR CHECK TO: TIHE FYMDD 49 W. MAIN MT. PLEASANT UTAH, 84647 YOUR AD IN THE PYRAMID -- SANPETE SHOPPER WILL BE SEEN BY MORE THAN 20,000 READERS gas-supp- ly 0 Center for Economic Development yf , - perW ;; : , , Ads before Monday noon will appear in the Sanpete In by 5 p m on Monday will appear In the Pyramid. Hi Shopper. Ads Based on 4 He said the Chamber will : also present a packet of infor- mation about Mt. Pleasant to the visitors and anyone want-in- g to insert information about their business should contact ; him. per household according to UPA figures |