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Show :cn ly Page Two - The Pyramid Wfyrmygm May 28, 1997 - Whats Cool in School UK MMENTARY Merrill Ogden By Catherine Carney MT. PLEASANT-- - Students have been ready for summer for several weeks now. For the first time in several years the school year continues past Memorial Day. Here is what is happening at your school: North Sanpete High School Beginning today, May 28, and ending Friday,- May 30, are senior portraits for next year. Juniors are encouraged to get their senior portrait taken at their scheduled time. There will be a make-u- p day at registration in August, but there will be no pictures taken during the school year next fall. This picture is the one that is placed in the yearbook. Activity pictures will be taken during registration. Also, today is the Senior Send-of- f Dance. Students may get their yearbooks early at the dance - 1 Strictly circumstantial often have to remind myself that things are not 1 need to straigten out an in last weeks inaccuracy column. I made a conclusion from circumstantial evidence which turned out to be incorrect. I have been informed that the appearance of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at Snow College was arranged for a couple of years ago. The concert was one of a series of statewide concerts performed in commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the pioneers arrival in Utah. The concert just happened to coincide with the dedication of the new Greenwood Student Center building. The two events didnt officially have a connection. The college was simply arranged for as the venue for the concert. I have absolutely no problem with that. You'll remember that last I took a little shot at the situation as a blurring of church and state lines. Not the concert by the choir, but the ticket distribution system. Armed with more knowledge, I hereby retract my criticism of that event. (By the way, I enjoy the MTC and frequently tune into the T.V. broadcasts on Sunday mornings.) week always as they appear. I remember hearing a reportedly true story about a young couple who were on a date. They wrecked the car and as I recall it, the young man was killed and the girl was in an extended coma as a result of the crash. The word on the street was that shortly before the accident someone had seen the boy making vigorous physical advances toward the girl. The rumor mill increased to the point that the previous good reputation of the boy was put into doubt. At long last the girl awoke from the coma. She explained the situation. A bee had gotten into the car before the accident happened. The boy had tried to "shoo the insect out while Those movements driving. were seen and misinterpreted by the people who originated the "improper advances" rumor. Inattention to driving while worrying about the bee caused the accident. It was a sad story made sadder by misinterpretation and misjudg-men- t. David Bradley, son of Ronald and Kaye Bradley, Moroni, received his Eagle Scout Award at Eagle Court of honor held May 11, in the Moroni LDS Stake Center. For his project, he rebuilt and refinished a pulpit which he presented to North Sanpete High School. He is the grandson of Rhea Bradley, Moroni. am writing about all the people who have moved from the cities and towns to the country. My family and I moved from the city of Clearfield in 1989 to I Sanpete County in hopes of getting away from the bureaucracy of the city. We found the county to be very peaceful and quiet. We understood that we would be giving up certain luxuries and conveniences in trade for the country life. Our concern though is about the road we live on. The county has been great in the past eight years to push the snow off for us at least once a winter, usually by February. (Whether we needed it or not.) There were many days when we didn't make it out of our driveway and our children never made it to school. We never complained. It was one of those trades for living in the country. This last year was a little better. The plow came several times. We figured it was because this was the first year we actually had a school bus coming down Sanpata'i Landing Nawspapar THE PMD (USPS 365-58- 0) Published Weekly at Mt. Pleasant Utah, 84647 We all have opportunities to judge or to reserve judgment constantly in our lives. Its boring to reserve judgment all the time, but its a lot safer. Column writers aren't known Merrill. for safety. Dear Editor: Modern biology teaches students that an organism which feeds off of another organism is a parasite. Within our community, state and nation, grows a couple of dangerous parasites. One is apathy; not caring about events and people about us. The other is fear; people living in fear of being hurt if they do speak out. Both of these are slowly eating away at the strengths of our town, state and nation. Let us start in our small towns. We have children who are not m school during the hours of 8:30 a m. to 3 p.m. Other youth fee! it necessary to hang out until late at night, creating loud noise which disrupts many peaceful nights of sleep. There are those among us who feel it necessary to provide our youth with drugs, alcohol and tobacco, knowing soon the youth will be hooked on the substance. We are becoming a nation in distress! What can be done, if anything? When I was young so many years ago, growing up in a small town, we had a curfew and noise restrictions, as we do today. Other laws and ordinances were in place to protect the people from dangers. I was taught to respect these laws and those in place to enforce them and my elders in general. What has happened? Why do our youth seem out of control? I ask you and all our citizens: Who will be the brave ones to stand up for our youth and say I have had enough! What can be done? Recently on NBC and ABC, during youth these issues were programs, faced. In Chicago, there Telephone: FAX: 462-21- 462-245- Have I experienced bureaucracy in the county? Yes. I have also written letters, drawn up petitions and gotten signatures from concerned people who drive this road all the time. Ive talked to the mayor of the closest town, to see if he would discuss this matter with the county. We have gone to Manti ourselves and nothing has happened. Our road has been graded, which produces more dust and more mud when the rains come We need gravel. We need something more. I understand that the county has many din roads and little money. Maybe if someone is reading this and feels the same w'ay that 1 do, you know' that you're not alone. Laura Ericksen Sanpete County 34 9 Craig Conover Publisher Penny Hamilton Managing Editor Cheryl Brewer Andrea the road. (The school bus situation is another article.) As of January 97, we had 39 people living on this road. There has never been any gravel added to our road since f have lived here. When it rains, snows or thaws we slip and slide with our vehicles. The farmers' tractors make ruts and washboards out of the road. All 25 of the children who live down here could not walk or ride their bikes anywhere without falling prey to the mud. Street 49 West Main Office Manager NEPHI, UTAH Staff Writer Lloyd SUBSCRIPTION RATES JULY 10TH, JULY 11TH, JULY 12TH, 1997 (In Advance) $20 per year-50- ( per copy $23 per year outside Sanpete County CORRESPONDENTS Manti, Bruce Jennings 835-382- Fairview, Sabrina Haycock 427-350- 6 Moroni, Barbara Gordon 436-876- Ftn. Green, Jessie Oldroyd North Sanpete, Leah Freeman Snow College 4 0 2 Dean O'Driscoll Reporter, Ray Truitt 445-332- 6 Send change of address to The Pyramid, 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Periodical postage paid at Mt. Pleasant, POSTMASTER: UT and additional mailing offices. MANTI A modeling class will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 6, in Sanpete County Court- house Commissioners Room. The class will teach basic modeling moves, modeling stance and runway modeling. For more information contact JoAnn Hermansen at 835-215- daytime hours curfew as well as night hours. Once or twice a week, officers patrol lowms and businesses. Students in public places are arrested, parents notified, and both go to court. There is a fine and parents learn to work with officers and school to see that children are where they need to be for the safety of all the public. Flying U Butch Lehmkuhler Trampoline Clown Wow! What a clean, safe place for our children, grandchildren, grandparents and us to live. Yes! There is safety in numbers. I encourage you to become involved. Watch and be highly visible. Work with police and report suspicious acts. Speak to youth who are being unsafe, hiding in bushes and mocking the law by openly breaking the law. I am counting on you to keep an eye out for the safety of my children. If they do wrong, speak to them and me about it. Be a parent who will not say, "Not my child. " Children today face many dangers and often need to know there is an adult who will stand tall and firm and be the "bad guy for their protection. Be warned that I will no longer look the other way. All suspect acts will be reported. So slow down on our roads, talk to your children about the laws and lets become a strong community. When in need, make that call. We have a great police force waiting to serve and work with you. Hollee G. Anderson Mt. Pleasant Friday, May 30, is the last day of school. A talent show and awards assembly will be held in the morning. School is out at 12 noon. Fairview Elementary Today, May 28, the school has gone to the Ephraim Towne Theatre to watch "Lost World." When they return, there will be a picnic held at the park. Friday, May 30, is a minimum day. School will be out at 1 1 a.m. Fountain Green Elementary Thursday, May 29, is Heritage Day. On Friday, May 30, the whole school will have one large school party. School will be out at 1 1 a.m. Moroni Elementary On Friday, May 30, school will be out at 11 a.m. Mt. Pleasant Elementary On either Thursday or Friday a sixth grade good-by- e party will be held. On Friday, May 30, school will be out at 11 a.m. Spring City Elementary Thursday, May 29, is Eagles Day. In the afternoon, games and relay races will take place with treats afterwards On Friday, May 30. a talent show and awards assembly will take place in the morning. School will be out at 11 a.m. ; "Auto the Otto", from the American Automobile Association and "Vince and Larry", crash test dummies, were recent visitors to Spring City Elementary and other schools in the district to teach children about traffic safety. YARD Furniture & Miscellaneous Household Items. I 58 North 300 East Ephraim 283-6-6 PO Box 404 UT 5 Half Day Summer Courses for High School Students in Sanpete County Sevier Valley Applied Technology Center is planning to offer two technical courses (Auto Mech. and Carpentry) at their Ephraim location this summer. The courses will be a from 8:30 a.m. ng I! high schools. Classes will be limited to 15 students in each program to serve the three high schools in the Sanpete area. Busing will be provided by the school districts. !! To enroll their students, parents should contact their 84648 Hollywood Harris Funny man in the barrel 1 to 12:30 p.m., four days a week (Monday for the months of June and July and students can earn one (1) elective credit from their home or write to Ute Stampede Nephi, 3 SALE-MA- Y half-day-lo- I I Village Press Pleasant1 State 68 So. Li; ktmm p.m. -" Speciality Acts: The Flying Cossacks Trick and fancy riding Friday, May 30, is the last day of school. At 10:30 a.m., the "S" awards assembly will be held in the auditorium. The most prestigious award given by North Sanpete High School, the S" award, is given to 15 seniors or 15 percent of the graduating class. Students must have participated in three of the following categories: leadership, service, athletics, fine arts, vocational, and special recognition. The students receive a 14 ct. gold "S." Graduation rehearsal will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Senior portraits will be taken from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Yearbooks will be handed out in S34 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Refunds will be from 8 to 10 a.m. School will be out at 12 noon. Registration for the 1997-9- 8 school year will be held Aug. 5, 6, and 7, in the new gym. In order to register, all students must have their activity cardyearbook picture taken. Students must accompany parents to registration so their picture can be taken. The activity cardyearbook picture is free, but parents are encouraged to purchase a packet of pictures at the time. Seniors need to have this picture taken over and above their senior portrait picture. Information pertaining to registration will be sent to parents of high school students in early July. Graduation is at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. North Sanpete Middle School Today, May 28, is the eighth grade field trip. On Thursday, May 29, yearbooks will be handed out. Graduation for the eighth grade is at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30 If we, as adults, parents, leaders, council and officers form neighborhood watch programs, DARE programs, gang awareness programs, if we become a team and learn to care for each other, our children and property, the drug dealers and other criminals will get the message and it will be a strong, "We will not look the other way. We will not tolerate illegal acts in our community- 623-710- 2 Rodeo Stock but may not pick up someone elses yearbook, nor may students who are on the waiting list get yearbooks at the dance. Refunds will also be given at the dance. Senior portraits will be taken from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the auditorium. Thursday, May 29, is the semester awards assembly in the auditorium, beginning at 11 a.m. Semester awards will be handed out and scholarship recipients will be announced. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend. Yearbooks will be handed out on May 29 in S34 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and again from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Senior portraits will be taken from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. School lunch refunds will be given from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Graduation rehearsal will be from 9 to 11 a.m. In days of old when unwanted criminals were in your town, the adults took a stand by forming a posse. Now, we cannot do that! Or can we? TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! Call 1. Safety of todays youth is our united concern; we need strong communities Roads need to be better maintained, reader says Dear Editor: Modeling class available High school, middle school graduation; last school day Mt. :U high school counselor before May 16, 1997. I I |
