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Show The Page Two March Pyramid 11, Court judge to speak 1992 OPBIMOON by Dean Dear Editor: Sanpete has been described as a "bowl in the sky, slightly tipping towards the south. This statement is descriptive. Here we h sit with cities, in the -- very heartland of Utah. We go down to Provo, Salt Lake, St. George, Price and Delta. The Manti LDS Temple, near the center of the bowl, with spires towering higher than any other temple, has been called a "jewel in the sky." It can be seen for miles from the continuous mountain rims which surround Sanpete. Gary B. Peterson and Lowell C. Bennion, in the book, "Sanpete Scenes," observed: "The carting of a cultural baggage across an ocean and a continent created a unique collage of landscape and people. Eastern Americans and British arrived first, but soon made up less than half the population. A large influx of Scandinavians added a thick veneer of folk and material culture that set the place apart." When temple construction was complete and the structure was in outside dedicated 1881, grounds were still covered with rocks and sagebrush. Anthon H. Lund, the second president, likened "the temple with its unfinished setting to a fair maiden of his native land, Denmark, dressed in a beautiful silk gown, but with clumsy wooden shoes on her dainty feet. (Temple On A Hill, Glen R. Stubbs) The grounds remained in a rough condition until 1907 when improvements began to be made. mile-hig- Rich-fiel- d, Today the immediate grounds are beautiful. However, the Manti Destiny Committee, a volunteer organization of Utah citizens, envisioned a much needed expansion of the "dainty feet" base. 1983 the committee was successful in spearheading the erection of the Mortal Moroni Statue, just below and west of Temple Hill. Now strategic properties adjoining the statue area and encompassing the south west portion of the block have been purchased. These properties will be developed into Book of -Pioneer Theme gardens, entitled "Garden of Treasures Under Temple Light." The developing History House on Heritage Corner will be part of the gardens, serving as a gathering place for visitors and families seeking a greater understanding and appreciation of those who have "gone before." Sanpete families and others whose interest is in their ancestors or own progeny, have been invited to help finance the project by uniting family members and gathering funds. In turn, names of ancestors or relatives will be placed on a large, bronze plaque located on the permanently name will be each and grounds, remembered in detail in the History House. Many names have already been engraved but more are needed to complete the project. Each of us is deeply indebted to the sacrifices and exertions of others. I hope we can all unite to make the "Sanpete Bowl" a place of even greater distinction and the area below Temple Hill an unforgettable attraction of beauty and inspiration. Lillian Fox '''In' Mormon- Sanpete's Leading Newspaper Manti THE PYRAMID (USPS Opera singer 365-58- 0) Published Weekly at ML Pleasant Utah 84647 49 West Main Street Telephone: 462-213- 4 MARTIN CONOVER KOLEEN PETERSON . Continued from page 1 floor on the stage of the Music Building to prepare for the concert. "This is really nice," commented Snow College Assistant Music Professor Dennis Hansen. "Its even better than I hoped for. It has marvelous acoustic qualities and it looks great. It really made the room into a nice concert facility." Hansen commented that the new recital hall will give students and community members an opportunity to experience some cultural art they might not otherwise be able to enjoy. . PENNY HAMILTON BECKY BARTHOLOMEW SUBSCRIPTION Publisher Managing Editor Editor Office Manager RATES (In Advance) $18.00 per year-$.5- 0 per copy $21.00 per year Outside Sanpete Co. Correspondents Sprig City Tammy Edmunds Fairview, Ginnie Riches Moroni, Ida O. Donaldson Ftn. Green, Jessie Oldroyd Wales, Colleen Lamb Dean ODnscoll v 462-300- 9 427-337- 5 436-831- 2 .... 445-342- 2 436-880- 8 Snow College POSTMASTER Send change of address to The Pyramid, 49 West Main Street, Mt Pleasant, Utah 64647. Second class postage paid at Mt Pleasant Utah and additional malng offices. , The first fire fighting organization in America was started in Philadelphia. Koleen O Driscoll Appeals Judge will be the Snow College Convocation speaker Thursday, March 12, at 12:30 p.m. in the Crane Theatre. Judge Leonard H. Russon will present, "Rule of Law - The Sentinel of Democracy." For more information contact Snow College Professor Michael ext. 330. Seibt, Judge Russon graduated from the University of Utah College of Law and began his general civil and trial law practice in California and Utah. He is a member of the California and Utah Bar and was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth and 10th U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals and the Federal District Courts of California and Utah. In 1984 Judge Russon was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, which admits only one percent of the U.S. bar membership. After practicing law for almost 20 years and rising to senior partner status in his law firm, Russon was appointed Utah Third District Court Judge in 1984. In 1990, he was elevated to the Utah State Court of Appeals. Judge Russon is a highly respected legal authority and popular speaker on the roie of law in American society. The public is welcome. 283-402- ts Make Sanpete Bowl a distinctive place THE VIEW FROM HERE Rick Hall chosen top SVH employee MT. PLEASAN- T- Rick Hall, the Home Health Coordinator in charge of the areas Homemaking Program, has been named Sanpete Valley Hospitals Employee of the Month. Hall, who has been with the hospital for six years, also takes care of the Medical Equipment Store and is in charge of the annual Health Fair. He is described as a person who always goes the extra mile and one who assists in all hospital departments. The patients he sees at home can attest to his caring Voters should insist on specific ideas i some aware that this is an election year. As primaries come and go across the nation, along with the coming of summer the political season is starting to heat up and candidates clamor for position. Presidential candidates are dominating the news as would-b- e office holders are anxious to head for Washington to represent the people. How many of you can remember hearing not long ago that being a representative was tough and that office holders were so under paid that they had to have a raise? There doesnt seem to be a shortage of candidates seeking the positions once they open up. Sen. Jake Garn, who is not has a seeking crowded field of candidates anxious to take his seat on Capitol Hill. There are also challengers for seats in the House of Representatives. In the state, three Republicans, three Democrats and one independent have surfaced who want to take Governor Banger-ter- s I $ I 5 limited. What needs to be considered is limiting PAC money candidates receive from out of state. Too many candidates are paid for by people who really dont care about us, but what the candidate can do for the special-intere- st group. We live in a world where we want answers to the problems that face the state and the nation. Unfortunately for the voters, few candidates go beyond the platitudes that they think the public is capable of understanding and fail to give us real stuff. Too many candidates are by skilled relations people paid to public get the candidate elected. I think the voters want and deserve more. More specific ideas, more concrete proposals and fewer promises. ; As voters, we should insist on these or we will get what we deserve. place. The crowd clamoring for public offices should show Fountain Green adopts ATY route through town Sheriffs report FOUNTAIN GREE- N- Ron as the city Ivory was Justice of the Peace at the March 4 city council meeting. Ivory was sworn in by ,City Recorder Maureen Lund, In other business, Clair Farnsworth was given permission to lease property owned by the city. The council adopted an vehicle (ATV) route for , MANTI Sanpete Sheriffs Department answered 693 calls in February, according to a news release outline public safety calls. Of the total calls dispatched 572 were police calls, 41 were ambulance calls, and 12 were for fires. Sixty-eigcalls were designated "other". The department memo is to support the Sanpete Search and t once and for alF mat given a chance people will come forward regardless of the pay. Some have said in order to let more people participate campaign spending should be youre hiding out in remote spot, youre Unless 1, and concern, say. An active member of the LDS Church, he serves as Elders Quorum president, sings in the choir and has participated in The Messiah. He and his wife, Julie, have two daughters, and live in Ephraim. - " ht Rescue. Forty S&R volunteers supply their own vehicles, radios and other equipment. They volunteer their time for training and call outs and assist public safety officers with rescues, searches, extrication, event security, traffic control and other public safety activities. Mayors corner Time to replace bad irrigation risers To the Citizens of Mt. Pleasant Its almost Spring. Even though it feels like Spring is already here, we have to wait just a little longer for the real thing. With the coming of Spring comes a lot of activity by city crews and contractors. City employees will be doing many of their regular work projects which happen each Spring. One of the projects is getting the pressurized irrigation system back on line. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Now is the time for you to inspect the irrigation risers on your property. If they are damaged you will need to get them repaired before April 15, 1992. If you wish, city crews can assist with needed repair work on broken risers. In accordance with Resolution 86-- 7 any cost incurred by the city in repairing damages to the irrigation system will be charged back to the property owner. In other irrigation matters we are concerned about the amount of moisture weve received this season. There is high potential for early seasonal shortages of irrigation water. On behalf . , . in all snow- vehicles, mobiles, type one and two vehicles, and motorcycles use. engaged in be the will streets Designated shortest route from the operators residence to 400 North,' 400 South, 600 West, and 100 West. Approved streets will be designated. The speed limit for all vehicles is not to exceed 15 miles per hour. All vehicles must be registered, and operators must be state certified. No person under 12 years of age will be allowed to operate an ATV. off-highw- jobs during the winter. The coun- - j' cil approved his recommendation trial basis, not to f on a exceed $12,000. The position will j be advertised in The Pyramid for , ,f , . . twQ weeks, n) Greg Johnson reported he met J with Val Oveson from Sunrise Engineering about the present water system. Chlorination, the I head house and back flow matters were discussed. one-ye- off-highw-ay Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses will dedicate their new Kingdom Hall on Saturday, March 14. The public is invited to an open house on Saturday between 2 and 5 PM at: Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses Pleasant 650 E. 300 S. Mt. Pleasant i , , A ILEMTiS ora cm ed , , Lester Anderson and Scott f Naylor, representing the citys fire department, reported on the I Fire the District and of progress other concerns including the need : to better secure the Fire Depart- ment Building and the ambulance. "Our ambulance and EMTs are important to us and we will not I I lose them," Mayor Hansen said. Concern was expressed over the policy of loaning out City I Hall tables. People borrowing them are not returning them. The council approved a policy of I checking tab'll out and in with f Brenda or Brad Aagard. If there j is still a problem, the public will I, be denied use of the tables. irrigation system users we are requesting each user to utilize Scott Collard recommended only essential amounts of water that the city hire a new employee for their purposes. As the city monitors irrigation to care for the city park and cemetery and assist with other usage this season, it is our intenin and fair to be tion equitable enforcing various restrictions on irrigation water. Please be patient and supportive of our efforts. new Finally, the will begin being culinary system built this year. Some aspects of the project have already started. There will be dust, heavy equipment, road cuts and shut-ofthroughout the summer. In the end well have better water pressure and fewer system problems for many years to come. A special system is being prepared to register every comVI Tiiimotur plaint during the construction period. If you have any concerns please let us know and well solve them as soon as we possibly can. Thank you for all your supWW WH port. Chesley R. Christensen, Mayor vy William W. Way, Jr., City Coordinator long-await- ar in off-highw-ay of all pressurized OPEN HOUSE The Mt. Peterson EPHRAI- M- A Utah Court of Catch excitement While November is still a long time away t the excitement of an election year, especially a presidential election year, has already caught on. Sanpete recently participated in its "first" Democratic Presidential Primary. While voting results may seem insignificant to the rest of the nation, those participating were privileged in taking part in a "grass roots" movement that could have some real impact on the National Democratic Convention and eventually the presidential election itself. In the near future other Sanpete residents will have similar "grass root" opportunities, through participation in mass meetings and county political conventions, regardless of political affiliations. And a few will step out boldly by filing for some of the important offices to be filled this election year. County and state offices dont get the national hype that the upcoming presidential nominations are getting, but these offices are just as important if the grass-roogovernment that makes Americans a unique people is to continue. We need sound leadership from our candidates and interest from our voters. Those who may just be turning 18 need to know they cannot vote unless they register. Filing early is important. Candidates may file with the appropriate government agency between March 16 (Monday) and April 15. The important message here is for enough people to get involved in the political process to insure qualified, capable leadership throughout the term of the respective elective offices. Both candidates and voters need to know that there have been some changes in local and state offices because of last years reapportionment. Locally, changes have been made in North and South Sanpete School Board precincts. The county clerks office has the new boundary information if candidates or voters have questions. Changes were also made in the Utah House of Representative redistricting that divided Sanpete into three separate voting districts. Information on new House districts is included in todays paper and will be explained periodically. Even with the possibility of some confusion due to reapportionment, this can be an exciting election year if enough people participate. Its not too early to catch the excitement. l at college Pyramid Editorials Comments Letters to the Editor fs Fl2 AM EVER El?nfE .frrft. 1 FnaGSE jfOTvTS. O VO S600 in Cal Cash " Its no secret Arctic Cats sell out fast. So get the Cat you want plus up to $600 in Cat Cash when you order your 93 sled early Ju.,t place a non-r- e fundable $200 deposit on your favorite machine by April 1, 1992. Then youll get up to $600 in Cat Cash that youre free to spend onhundreds of accessories. Hurry in right now. 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