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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - March 1, 1995 (C UTA head to address local Rotary Club M M E IN1TAKY Howard A. Stephenson, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association will speak on how the current legislative session affects citizens March 6, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Snow College Cafeteria Catering Room. Stephenson has worked for the Association since 1977 as research analyst and assistant direcDear Editor: The Utah Taxpayers Associator. I dont like read The to really Pyramid because its not very tion is a interesting to me. Maybe its just voluntary association of 2,000 because Im a teenager and I businesses, professional people dont really care about all that and individuals working together stuff. I think it would be neat if for more efficient and effective the paper had some more interestuse of tax dollars. ing things for the youth to read. The Association works with Then more of us would probably the state legislature, various read The Pyramid. departments of state government, Maybe there could be a sec40 school districts, 29 counties, tion in the newspaper just for and major cities throughout the youth or something like that. state. I hope that you will consider The public is welcome to attend this free half-homy idea about making the paper presenmore interesting to the youth. tation. Thank you for your time. City mayors and school disWashburn trict officials are especially enStephanie Mt. Pleasant couraged to attend. Make paper more fun for youth Merrill Ogden & Calvin Hobbes behavior Im sure youve observed among the youth of Sanpete is their wearing of short pants year round. I know this drives some of you One nuts. myself have marveled at the bare legs on boys and girls as I drive past the bus stop on frosty early mornings. I Many of these same young people evidently believe that the wearing of a coat is unfashionable. If its a fad. its become a long running fad. Being the major league empath that I am, and taking my journalistic responsibility I embarked into the some research upon matter. Saturday morning I slipped into a pair of my blue jean shorts for the day. I would experience first hand what it felt like to dress like a young person in the winter. Psychologically this wasnt an easy chore. I felt like the world was going to wonder how this clown got separated from the circus. My white legs looked like elephant tusks with hair. I had second thoughts. Then I gathered my courage and went out into public. I discovered that the kids may not be so dumb after all. If most of the day is to be spent indoors, shorts can be comfortable. The degree of heating of buildings in the winter can often make the wearer of typical cold, weather clothes uncomfortable. I often have to shed jackets and sweaters because of rooms being too semi-seriousl- y, EPHRAI- M- setting the temperature at a frigid 64 degrees in the summer for the comfort of its busiest cook slaving over the grill. Because of the air conditioning, my wife contends that summer is the coldest season of the year I also spent part of my "short pants Saturday" with a medical doctor. I explained my experiment. He agreed with the findings of the above two paragraphs. He also pointed out that the younger set has a higher metabolism and therefore are producing more body heat than a person of my age. What nerve! What does he know about my body heat. A youth speaker in church Sunday gave what I think amounts to some good advice for parents non-prof- ur Editor: The "Champions For Life" assemblies held last week were very well received. Students, parents and teachers talked to Darol Wagstaff and appreciated his inspiration and help. He pointed out that kids have been driving their parents crazy since the beginning of time. His suggestion to parents is what I would call " Those attending felt a positive impact, and desires were created for a greater purpose and motivation in their lives. Darol believes strongly in giving our youth every positive opportunity because they are our future. Weather news MT. PLEASAN- T- For the week of Feb. 20 through Feb 26, a high temperature of 68 was recorded on Feb. 24, with a low of 21 on Feb. 23. Peak wind gusts: Feb 20, 10 mph, NNE; Feb 21, 10 mph, N; Feb 22, 22 mph, NE; Feb 23, 9 mph, NE; Feb 24, 10 mph, N; Feb 25, 23 mph, N; Feb 26, 17 mph, N. dog-gon- Precipitation measured .00100. Letters Dear Editor: On Feb. 23, Manti High School students were presented system OK Dear Editor: I am truly upset about how people say that middle school students are so bad. There are so many kids that are good, but there is some who are bad. Those few kids have earned all of the students a bad reputation. I hope those kids will soon grow up. Tyrell Anderson Fairview Dear Editor: I am writing to you about the grading system of the North Sanpete School District. I believe the A,B,C,or I grading system is a very good idea. By sending failing students to the next grade, you are encouraging them to keep failing, or if they are having problems, you are making it worse for them. But by making it so they must get at least a "C" to pass to the next grade, you are making them do their work, and you are making the ones with problems get help. You are no longer passing the problem children on to someone else. Hopefully, having this grading system will help our' children. After all, our children will someday be the leaders of our community. Jamie Navarrete Mt. Pleasant Sanpete's Leading Newspaper the phrmhid (USPS 365-58- 0) at Mt. Pleasant Published Weekly DOG Utah, 84647 Street 49 West Main Telephone: FAX: FOUNTAIN GREEN Saturday, March 4 10 a.m. to Noon Fountain Green 462-213- 462-245- CLINIC 4 Gunnison Valley Animal Clinic will be available for 9 Publisher Craig Conover yaccinations and rabies shots. Dog licenses will be sold. Managing Editor Penny Hamilton Associate Editor Lynda Grover Sports Editor Shirley Christensen Fire Station SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) $18 per $21 Mt. Pleasant City HELP WANTED per copy per year outside Sanpete year-5- 0( County Recreation Center Operator Duties would include: Operation of North Sanpete Recreation Center as outlined in official job description and in season, preparation of baseball and softball fields prior to games. Mt. CORRESPONDENTS Manti, Bruce Jennings 835-382- 4 835-519- 1 Gunnison, Uleda Westlund 528-706- 2 Moroni, Barbara Gordon 436-876- 0 Fairview, Deanna Pate 427-379- 5 Ftn. Green, Jessie Oldroyd 445-342- 2 MantiEphraim Angela Rasmusson Snow College Pleasant City 445-332- 6 Photographer, Hollee Anderson 462-3- 1 equal employment opportunity employer. Dean O'Driscoll Reporter, Ray Truitt isn 31 POSTMASTER: Send change of address to The Pyramid, 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Second class postage paid at Mt. Pleasant, UT and additional mailing offices. Baseball SC Softball Coordinator Person to be baseball and softball coordinator for Mt. Pleasant City. This is a part-tim- e position. For Information or Applications Contact Mt. Pleasant City, 115 W. Main , Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 or call 462-245- 6. K.L. Mclff takes oath as judge of 6th District Court Darol and I acknowledge the support of principals, teachers and Heather Allred for scheduling the programs, as well as all those contributing to this effort, including Diane Denton, Manti PTA President. Please support the many businesses that made this possible: South Valley Modular Sales of Centerfield; and Richard and Jodi Peacock of Manti; and all others printed last week in The Pyramid. Barbara Barton Manti Youre doing a good job Dear Editor: You are doing a great job with your work. I like it because you can find what is going on in Sanpete County (which the news on television does not). It is great to know someone cares enough to collect information for a little v community. Lillie Huflfington Moroni with a guest lecturer from Youth Motivation Institute. Darol Wagstaff, president of the institute, spoke to the youth about "Champions for Life". He said "Believe in your dreams, and your belief sill create the fact." The students were enthralled with his enthusiasm for his topic. Wagstaff is a former professional freestyle skier, a world record holder, and communicates well with the youth on their level. He works with many young people who are considered "at risk". He tries to help those who are wavering back and forth to set goals and follow their dreams. He was able to visit with all secondary schools in the district and additional time was spent with other schools in the area, sponsored by various businesses in the area. the encouraged Wagstaff kind of the to develop youth commitment which empowers the champion with the strength to "go the distance" and achieve victory with advice to solve problems, strengthen relationships and set and achieve goals together. He exhibited understanding and empathy for the kids we live and work with everyday. He did an excellent job of enforcing them how to survive with excellence in an extremely challenging world. Later in the day for a special session he talked with teachers about the power of "confident humility" and presented ideas about discipline (delayed gratification being the first). That evening he answered questions and visited with concerned parents on similar topics, including CARE, defined as courage, action, responsibility and effort. Responsibility is an important issue which needs to be addresses with a great deal more diligence in order to have a more functional society. His steps for success are first, focus; second, goals; third, action; and fourth, results. "After you put forth the efforts, you deserve a champions reward," he finished. Brandt Parent and teacher Vickie f , MHS enjoys presentation NS grading the rest look bad K.L.McIff took 24 in during ceremonies Feb. end-othe at District Sixth the from Richfield. Judge Tibbs retired . 1994 after 21 years of service. New Sixth District Court Judge office from Judge Don V. Tibbs talk to youth Champions Dear His counsel amounted to "leave them alone and theyll come home wagging their tails behind them." (Like where else are they going to wag their tails?) So I arrived at a conclusion. The kids and shorts issue is one that I wont lose too much sleep over. Unless my children are going to run the Iditerod or go to work in a meat locker. Ill attempt to curb my remarks about wearing shorts during the Sanpete winter. e warm. Indeed, next time were in Conversely I have been a blizzard Ill say, "Gee kids, chilled in the summer while why dont you wear your shorts today." Chances are wearing shorts in homes and businesses. theyll already be planning to Merrill Restaurants are notorious for wear them A few kids make non-partisa- n, it, lain, was sworn in as Sixth DisCourt Judge on Feb. 24. trict formerly a partner in the law Mclff replaces District Court firm of Olsen, Mclff & Chamber- Judge Don V. Tibbs, who retired at the end of 1994 after 21 years of service. In addition to his career as a Madsen Natasha by private attorney in Richfield, MANT- I- Last weeks column Mclff has served as attorney fot reminded students and parents of several central Utah towns and our tutorial service for those cities and as Sevier and Piute interested in increasing their counties attorney. He is a memacademic skills. We enjoyed the ber of the Utah State Bar, U.S. positive feedback expressed by District Court for the District of Roger Baker in the Deseret News Utah, and U.S. Court of Appeals Feb. 2. for the Tenth Circuit. Education classes from Snow Mclff graduated from Utah State University and received his. College has provided our tutors. law degree from the University During an evaluation, for volunteering their time and talents to of Utah College of Law in 1967 .: assist our students here at Manti He has been active in community: High School. Academic success activities, including membership: is our goal. We appreciate the on the Utah State Board of Re-- " commitment. gents and Trustees Advisory! The Utah Credit Union is Council of the Utah Hospital: ! Association. sponsoring a High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest on April Mclff has also served on the. 8. Deadline for applications is Board of Directors for Valley! Wed. March 22. There is a reCentral Bank, as County Chair;! fundable entry fee and you do not man for the American Cancer! need to be a member of a credit Crusade, and on the Board of! union. Trustees for Southern Utah Uni- The ACT workshop will begin versity. March 6. Those students taking Mclff and his wife, Renee, the April test are strongly encourmake their home in Richfield. aged to sign up in the counselors They are the parents of five office. If a score increases by one children. or two points it can be an advanPotatoes were first discovered tage to the students. There will as a food source by the Indians of by a small fee to cover expenses. Peru. We are continuing the ninth grade parent SEOP (Student Mountains are unde- RICHFIEL- D- K.L. Mclff, MHS counselors Education Occupation Plan) interviews. Any parent who has not been contacted please call the Our high school at goal is to meet with every family. Have you noticed an expert is the person they call in at the last minute to share the blame. Counselors are Rodney Cox, Natasha Madsen and Diane Rogers. 835-228- earths caying monuments. -- Nathaniel Hawthorne 1. PROFESSIONAL INCOME TAX PREPARATION In Your Home Kevin Washburn 436-881- 9 SNOW COLLEGE JOB OPPORTUNITY P.E. INSTRUCTORASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH & OTHER ASSIGNMENTS AS IDENTIFIED IN SPORTSCOMMUNITY EVENTS DIVISION B.S. degree required with three years related experience. Masters preferred. Closing Date: March 15, 1995. For position announcement and application contact Snow College HRPersonnel ext. 240. fice, Phone FAX infor-mati- 801-283-40- - on Of- 21, 801-283-68- EEAOE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT North Sanpete School District The North Sanpete School District is accepting requests for transfer from current employees andor applications from prospective employees to fill a Teacher Assistant Position at the Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. Applications will be accepted through March 6, 1995. Interested persons may fill out a written application at the North Sanpete School District Office, 41 West Main, Mt. Pleasant, UT. Persons with applications already on file at the school district office or current 5 to have their employees may call application activated for this position. 462-248- an equal opportunity employer. Applicants an of employment qualifications without regard to nee, color, political North Sanpete School District is on the basis religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. affiliation, |
