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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - October 30, 1996 MEMTAI&Y Utah receives large share of research cash Merrill Ogden & Calvin Hobbes Yankees and kids So, the Yankees won the World Series. I thought a friend of mine was nuts. He gave me good money to place a wager on the Yanks for him in Vegas before the series started. He acknowledged that it was a bet of sentimentality. Betting with his heart will bring him about $1.50 for each dollar he put down. I have another friend (yes, believe it or not, I have two friends) who has been a since he was old enough to say Wahhjah Mau-ru- s and Mwickee Mantoe. This guy is in seventh heaven with the results of the ball season. I think he was ready to go get an AK-4- 7 and head for a mall when the cable system went down during one of the games though. He told me that the Yankees have almost been a religion to him over the years. He pointed out something to me that I believe has merit. His opinion is that every kid needs something to hang onto while growing up. Something thats positive and uplifting. For him, it was the New York Yankees and baseball. To another kid it may be some other sport or sports team. Or it may be a guitar or other musical instrument. It may be a horse. It may be an interest in drama. It could be any one of a number of things. When a child is not allowed to develop interests while growing up, the void will be filled with something. If its Yank-eeahol- ic SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Two Utah institutions received nearly $2 million in cancer research funds, according to a September 1996 report. The University of Utah received $1,783,500 and Brigham Young University $125,000. The American Cancer Society (ACS) states that cigarette smoking is responsible for 90 percent of lung cancer in men and 79 percent of lung cancer in women. Smoking accounts for about 30 percent of all cancer deaths. Those who smoke two or more packs of cigarettes a day have lung cancer mortality rates 12 to 25 times greater than that of nonsmokers. Each year about 3,000 nonsmoking adults die of lung cancer as a result of breathing environmental tobacco smoke or secondhand smoke, according to ACS statistics. Dying of lung cancer is 30 percent higher for a nonsmoker living with a smoker compared with a nonsmoker living with a nonsmoker. This year 450 Utahns will learn they have lung cancer and 400 will die of this disease. The ACS wants to see those numbers come down. For information on donating to cancer research, how to quit smoking and answers to other cancer related questions, call not sports, drama or rodeo; it might be vagrancy, loitering and delinquency. Given opportunities, most children will gravitate . toward something which can be a worthwhile and rewarding pursuit. The problem sometimes is that parents arent thrilled with the choices' which children make. My boy has been playing football and "eats it up." I never played myself, but Im a fan. I was in a hospital emergency room last Friday night watching my kid receive treatment for a fractured clavicle received courtesy of a gang tackle. I wondered if allowing his passion for the game to develop was a wise course to follow. Of course it was. I just hope he lives through his playing career. I believe that as a Sanpete society we need to foster the interests of our children. Nonsports interests especially need nurturing and support. Somehow our emphasis has generalbeen disproportionately ly heavy in sports for boys. Headway has been made in in opportunities providing athletics for girls. Kids involved in other activities need to feel accomplishment and public approval. So if your child thinks its great that the Yankees won the series, be glad that theyre interested in something. (Be careful though if theyre idolizing Darryl Strawberry) if your kid wants to be a rock n roll musician; bite the inside of your cheek; tell him, "good luck," and hang on for the ride.... Merrill non-spor- ts USU honor Dear Editor: It seems in our active lives today, there appears to be a indifference toward creeping support for high school activity programs by the general public. This neglect undermines the educational mission of our school and the potential prosperity of our communities. Activity programs are one of the best bargains around. It is in these vital programs (sports, music, speech, drama, debate) where young people learn lifelong lessons as important as those taught in the classroom. These programs must be kept alive. What are the benefits of activity programs? Sanpata'i Leading Niwipaptr THE PyRRIDID (USPS 365-58- 0) Published Weekly at Mt. Pleasant Utah, 84647 49 West Main Street Telephone: FAX: 462-245- 462-213- 4 9 Publisher Craig Conover Penny Hamilton Managing Editor Cheryl Brewer Office Manager Deanna Pate Copy Editor Andrea Lloyd Photographer Staff Writer SUBSCRIPTION year-50- C 1. Activities support the academic mission of our schools. They are not a diversion but rather an extension of a good educational program. Students who participate in activity programs tend to have higher grade-poiaverages, better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems than students generally. 2. Activities are educational. Activity programs provide valuable lessons for many practical situations such as teamwork, and winning sportsmanship, and work. hard Through losing, participation in activity programs students learn and develop build skills to handle competitive situations. These are qualities the public expects schools to produce in students so that they become responsible adults and productive citizens. 3. Activities are directly related to success in later life. Participation in high school activities is often a predictor of later success in college, a career and contributing member of society. Activities help in accomplishing the mission of North Sanpete School District and that is to create the conditions or learning that help students acquire the knowledge and skills to be contributing citizens in our changing world. John W. Ericksen Manti Heather Jewel Larsen, education; Rebecca Kae Jorgensen, humanities, arts and social sciences. Moroni nt Mt. Pleasant RATES Kyle M. Christensen, agriculture; Jody L. Livingston, business; Brian Bailey, education. Ephraim Andria L. Boston, education; Jason B. Baker and Melanie Sue arts and Porter, humanities, social sciences. Other areas Jason M. Strate, engineering, Spring City; Todd R. Brown, Daina Centerfield; education, Amoldson, business, Fairview; and Derek Curtis Anderson, engineering, Gunnison. Three per copy $23 per year outside Sanpete County CORRESPONDENTS Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m., after lunch seminar at cafeteria on avoiding scams, fraud and abuse. Teresa Cain will be the speaker. Call 8 for lunch reserDelila, vation. Nov. 18, 8 a.m., trip to Huntsville Monastery. Bring or boy4 own lunch. Call Helen for reservation, North Sanpete, Leah Freeman Dean O'Driscoll Snow College Reporter, Ray Truitt POSTMASTER: 445-332- 6 Send change of address to The Pyramid, 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Periodical nostage paid at Mt. Pleasant, UT and additional mailing offices. ute SALT LAKE CIT- Y- While most research on the benefits of exercise has been conducted with men, a study has confirmed that exercise is good for women, too. Just three walks a week cuts a womans risk of heart disease in half, according to a health press release. Instead of counting the calories consumed in a day, try counting the ones not eaten. At the end of the day, count the, number of calories that could have been eaten but were not. te SALT LAKE CIT- Y- With Halloween just a few weeks away, Utah Consumer Protection officials are reminding parents and children that, just like the that will soon be making their rounds of the neighHalloweens hidden borhood, hazards can also come in disguise. "Halloween should be a fun time for children. By using a few simple safety suggestions, parents can help make sure Halloween ghosts and goblins have only a bag of goodies to show for their fun and will not be haunted by unnecessary injuries," said Fran-cin- e Giani, Utah Consumer Protection director. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Halloween-relate- d injuries come from three main causes: eye abrasions from sharp objects attached to masks or costumes; skin irritations or rashes from decorative face paints or creams; and burns from flammable costumes being ignited by open flames. Some safety suggestions are: warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has carefully examined them for evidence of tampering. When purchasing costumes, look for the label "flame resistant" , although this label does not mean these items wont catch fire. It does indicate the items will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. To minimize the risk of contact with candles and other fire sources, avoid costumes made with flimsy mate- - Orphan drug SALT LAKE CIT- Y- A drug developed to help cancer patients suffering from extreme pain has been granted "orphan drug" status by the FDA. This means the drug, methylnaltrexone, will be put on the fast track for approval because of the tremendous need for it. The drug blocks the side effects of morphine without preventing morphines painkilling influence on the brain. iMteata? ijHnmtOEidbe 283-437- 8. light-color- fall. Children should wear wellfitting, sturdy shoes. Mothers high heels are not a good idea for safe walking. Tie hats and scarfs securely to prevent them from slipping over childrens eyes. Make masks by applying cosmetics rather than have a child wear loose-fittin- g masks that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. However, if a child wears a mask, make sure it fits securely and has eye holes large enough to allow full vision. Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be made of soft, flexible material. Mt. fleasant Senior Citizens ANNUAL FAIB Tuesday Noll 5 10 a.m-- 4 p.m. Senior Citizens Center Craft Items, Bafed Goods Candy cfili & cfowder by tfe Bowl or take out (Bring Container) a BhAiniful OoiliEd Quill! TickEis AVAiUblE ai TerreIs & Senudr Center; Wiis aIso Dec. 14 & 21 at Mt. PIeasant Rec. Builditq $100 EAch OR All pROCEEtls will l)E 6500 AppliEd TO tItE NEW SenIor CItIzens BuildiNq FuNd PLEASE SUPPORT US! NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT The North Sanpete School District is accepting applications for; SCHOOL-TO-WORK-TRAIN- Major Duties: Coordinate work based learning opportunities wworkforce development specialist. Monitor students involved in work based learning opportunities. Supervise students participating in career center activities. Participate w ith school counselors in developing SEOPs. Work with elementary and secondary teachers to integrate academic and vocational curriculum. Maintain accurate records of attendance and student performance. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in education, counseling, or related field preferred. Elementary or secondary teaching certificate preferred. Experience in private business or industry helpful. Computer experience required. Good writing skills are required. Must be able to work effectively with 2 age children. Must be able to work as a team member. K-1- Ihlili W Itfcjuiiiiil mill K-S- KMwiWlSlIi L 5. Nov. 19, 10 a.m., board members only meeting; 1:30 p.m., blood pressure clinic; 2:30 p.m., bingo; 4 p.m.. Soup and bread. Nov. 21, 6 p.m., monthly dinner at the center. Call Delila for reservations, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. free glaucoma check at the center by Dr. Jay Clark. rials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts; Purchase or make costumes that are light, bright and clearly visible to motorists. For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a cars headlights. Bags or sacks should also be or decorated with reflective tape, available in hardware, bicycle and sporting good stores. Children should carry flashlights to easily see and be seen. Costumes should be short enough so that children wont trip and POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT wnno iH5?etsoc woooo 283-437- 283-413- 45-min- walks cuts risk Ephraim Seniors (In Advance) $20 per Mt. Pleasant Cindy Lynn Johansen and Car- rie R. Thompson, education; Kaydee Johansen and Nathan K. Palmer, humanities, arts and social sciences. Mandy Mecham, Kyle Hart and Coralee Chris-o- f tensen. Middle (left to right): Julie Bartlett and Janessa Greenman. Bottom (left to right): Leah Pate and Brittany Coates. Reminders to make Halloween fun time, not haunted by injury rs LOGA- N- Utah State University recently announced spring quarter honor roll students from Sanpete County. Students must carry 15 or more credit hours and earn a 3.5 or better grade point average to achieve honor roll status. High school activities vital, teach many lessons Halloween fright can be found at the "Hospital Horrors" presented by the Technology Stu- dents Association from North Sanpete High School. The hospital is open this evening from 7 to 10 p.m. Pictured are (top, left to right): III sTisnj stlRfc M ! II II IIIttMJitU 1 '(BJSMa 462-248- 462-248- vnamwm & ti Interested persons may fill out a written application at the North Sanpete School District Office, 41 W. Main, Mt. Pleasant, UT. 84647. Persons with applications already on file at the school district office or current employees may call 5 to have their application activated for these positions. Persons may also 5 to have an application form mailed. call (801) fo o North Sanpete School District b an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. |