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Show lifiMHHiyii iwm'iw irtBirii4i'ii'Miir'TrTigMiifr" kjmmw1 Page Two - The Pyramid - December 24, 1997 Christmas is for people I would like to pass along one of the good things I have read . this December about celebrating Christmas. "A cartoon pictures a wealthy but tired old dowager saying to her husband, Gad Henry, here is Christmas at our throats again." . been thinking about Christmas, yours and mine, and wondering what it will be like. For some people, Christmas will be bedlam. Bone-tire- d clerks, bedraggled waitresses and bleary-eye- d will try to sleep with cash register bells ringing and bookkeepers neon lights flashing in their minds. Frederick Buechner in The Magnificent Defeat has the innkeeper in Bethlehem say; "I speak to you as men of the world. Do you know what its like to run an inn, to run a business, a family, to run anything in this world for that matter, even your own life? It is like being lost in a forest of a million trees, and each tree is a thing to be done. Is there fresh linen on the beds? Did the children put on their coats before they went out? Has the letter been written, the book read? Is there money enough left in the bank? ...A million trees. A million things... Finally we have eyes for nothing else, and whatever we see turns into a thing." I do not want to be an innkeeper this Christmas, someone who sees objects but does not see children. Business, parties, Christmas cards, trees and tinsel press too tightly. Grim faces peer into store windows and tired faces peer back out. W.H. Auden in For the Time Being says that on Christmas Day, Everything became a You and nothing was an It. This Christmas, Im holding time for some persons and a Person. For some other people, Christmas will be a brutal, a grinding of broken relationships like the grating of broken bones. Estrangement from family, bitterness within marriage, resentment between friends, all will be intensified by the season. "This Christmas Im going to give out some love and appreciation, like a converted Scrooge, and not worry about what comes back. Im going to kneel at the manger for a moment, along with some others who love Christ... and be content. Merry Christ- mas. Pastor, Dave Boge Ive Merrill Ogden Christmas receiving As I approached the cashier in the store, she asked me, "Hello, How are you?" I gave her one of my stock answers to that routine question, "Things could be much, much worse. How are you?" Her answer surprised me a little because it wasnt the standard, "Just fine." It was, "Im feeling awful, (she obviously had some illness in the sinusitis family) Im poor and Im" getting married in seven days. Feeling awful and being poor are terrible things. But getting married on top of it all is really a pitiable situation. I couldnt help myself. At the end of my purchase transaction, I pressed a $10 bill into her hand and sincerely said, on your "Congratulations wedding and Merry Christmas." Had this little story ended there, I wouldnt be telling it. What happened next disappointed me. The young lady refused by gift and absolutely would have none of it. My goal of a quiet little gift could not be accomplished as she was ready to "fight" against giving the gift. (Perhaps she had been taught not to accept candy or money from strang- have been delivered to people who wouldnt otherwise have one. "Sub for Santa" groups have been busy collecting and organizing. Theyre filling a real need. Sanpeters who have a little extra are making a significant impact on others by sharing. Givers and receivers are feeling the Christmas Spirit. I join with you in a Christmas wish for Sanpete of peace, and harmony prosperity, health. Lets contemplate and reflect on the meaning that life has for us. Lets enjoy the company of family, friends and strangers. (If theyll let us give them 10 bucks!) Lets give and receive with a cheerful heart and make this Christmas the best ever... Merrill Sanpete budget Continued from page and drug $234,695.45 $43,276.33 service, $66,047.69 health services ($38,316.22); $214,658 ($191,038); County roads, $222,300.50 (down from $287,297.73); county weeds, $88,552.47 ($83,300); from $78,020 library (up $75,500); agriculture extension ($55,963.94); County fair, $25,000 (up from $18,000); economic development $102,670.44 from (down $103, 156.09); tourism, $28,800 (up from' $4,200); miscellaneous all others, $246,417.02; historical society, $1,000; class B roads, $801,000; and eco. dev., RLF and 911, $46,286. 0) U Pleasant Utah, 84647 FAX: 462-21- 462-24- Fountain Green First LDS Ward held their annual Christmas program on Sunday Dec. 21 under the direction of Karla Coombs. Speakers included Dean Hansen, Joe Collard, Mark Stewart, Lester Andersen, Patty Cook and Linda King. Primary children sang favorite Christmas songs along with Aaron Coombs, Karalee Daley and Leanne Cook. The Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizens express their appreciation to all who helped make our special Christmas party so delightful. A special thanks to the businessmen and women for their support and gift donations. We love and appreciate every one of you. Thank you, too, to the management and staff at Horseshoe Mountain Restaurant for the wonderful dinner served to us. To our president and staff, thank you for your hard work and the heautifid job of serving us. You ,made this a special day for us. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! 34 59 Craig Conover Publisher Penny Hamilton Managing Editor Cheryl Brewer Office Manager Andrea Lloyd Deanna Pate Staff Writer . Mkt.Photographer SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) HOLIDAYS $20 per year-50- ( per copy $23 per year outside Sanpete County CORRESPONDENTS Manti, Bruce Jennings 4 Fairview, Sabrina Haycock Moroni, Barbara Gordon .... 427-350- 6 436-876- 0 Ftn. Green, Jessie Oldroyd 445-332- and at every season of the year, we appreciate services more and more helpful to you and to the families of this Send change of address to The Pyramid, 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Periodical postage paid at Mt. Pleasant, and additional mailing offices. , 84 SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Utah Department of Natural Resources will be a pilot project for the first McGruff Government Place in the nation, according to a Department of Natural Resources press release. McGruff Place, is a temporary safe haven for children who are in frightening situations. McGruff, the Crime Dog, whose face appears in McGruff buildings is recognized by 99 percent of Americas children. The department will also have vehicles in the McGruff Truck Program, with trained drivers to assist children in distress. this "Our goals are two-fol- d year," said Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Ted Stewart. "In addition to supporting Jackson School we want to expand our neighborhood involvement. Since the school and the department are in a high crime area, becoming part of the very successful McGruff program seemed like a good idea. " More than 500 students attended the Christmas party. The children saw a McGruff skit, sang Christmas carols, played violins, painted fossils, learned pioneer dances and saw wildlife and water conservation demonstrations. The department raised money for school projects and presented Federally insured by NCUA 4 . Charges dropped MT. PLEASAN- TDUI charges against Wade Larsen, 21, Ephraim, have been dropped, according to Lietuenant Dan Chidester section commander of the Utah Highway Patrol. Larsen had been charges with driving under the influence after the vehicle he was driving ran into the back of a North Sanpete school bus on Sept. 3 in Indian-ol- McGruff finds home with Natural Resources project a. Larsen was tested for drugs the school with 12 computers and but test samples sent to the state lab showed gloves for each child. negative and the were dismissed due to charges is the The federal government lack of evidence, Lt. Chidester largest single employer in the said. country. ofi thanks PI heartfelt thank youf goes out to all you wonderful people who have assisted or helped in way, through thought or deed, the family of Doctor John P. and 'Robyn Thompson in their time of need while Robyn is battling brain cancer. There s any greater thing that man can do than serve his fellow man. Thanh you and Wleny Christmas! (Dr. John Thompson is no Wit. Pleasant POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 997-9- 8 School Year The North Sanpete School District is accepting applications for the following position: 5 FTE Preschool Teacher for the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities Must have Elementary Certification and Early Childhood Endorsement. Special Education background preferred. Will need to get Special Education Preschool Certification. Closes: January 5, 1998 Begins: January 20, 1998 Interested persons may fill out a written application at the North , entire area. West Main, Moroni Senior Pleasant Barbara Warren Mt. Pleasant Warren J. Bennicosa John C. Perry Kevin E. Stallings our Sanpete School District. Office, 41 W. Main Mt Pleas84647. Persons with applications already on file at the school district office or current employees may call to have their application activated for this position. Persons may a!so call (801 ) to have an application form mailed. North Sanpete School District is an equal opportunity Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condi ant, I Moroni Feed Credit Union 6 Mt. have their own bus or kitchen facilities large enough to prepare and serve meals for our town, but we do have a special Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to brighten Christmas for us! Alden and Marty Johansen deliver much excitement to elderly members by gifting them with a delicious meal at their Horseshoe Mountain Restaurant at Christmastime. We are truly grateful for their generosity. We are grateful, too, for the merchants who graciously donate gifts for a drawing after the meal. They make us feel like kids again! Seeking Him yet today Great Happiness! POSTMASTER: UT We hope to make Dean O'Driscoll Reporter, Ray Truitt The May The Coming Year Bring You 2 North Sanpete, Leah Freeman Snow College At this happy season, the privilege of serving your financial needs. Dear Editor: Citizens organization may not Language 49 West Main Street Telephone: First Presbyterian Community Church Mt. Pleasant Fountain Green Fountain Green Second LDS Ward Choir presented their annual Christmas Cantata, "A Star in the Sky", under the direction of Mariana Schulze and accompanied by Betty Aagard. Soloists included Kathy Johnson, Jessie Oldroyd, Carolyn Christensen, Kenna Rasmussen, Wendell Jacobson, Victor Rasmussen and David Christensen. Santa brings seniors joy During this time of year a certain scripture comes to mind. Join with us for just a moment in its review. "Now when Jesus was bom in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is bom King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. (Matt. 2:1-2- ) When we read in any sacred text of scripture we read that every prophet from the days of Adam knew of that first Christmas and testified of the divine ministry of the mortal Messiah. We too must come to know our Savior. In Gethsemane and on Calvary, He worked out the universal gift of the resurrection and the infinite and eternal atonement. We must do as the wise men of old did. We must seek out the Christ and follow Him. Those who are wise still seek Him today. We must seek Him in everyone we meet. The poor and the needy, those who are low in spirit, those we visit and home teach. Those who just need a kind word, or just a listening ear. Those who are sick and ill or otherwise hindered by this mortal body. This we know that when we have done it "unto the least of these, Jeanne Cook, daughter of Law- you have done it unto" Him that we seek. This year we hope that you will try to respond to the rence and Jeannine Cook, Mor- "What did you get from Christmas? instead, "What did question, oni, recently returned from for Christmas?" And as you do, we pray that the Lord you get Russia after spending Moscow, four months teaching English to continually fill your hearts with love of your fellow beings and joy children ages six to eight years. for being in His service. Mt. Pleasant North LDS Stake She went as a volunteer with the International Program. THE PURflmiD Mt. from services, Sanpala's Leading Nawspapar Published Weekly at (up $195,353.85); bee inspections, unchanged, $1,000; emergency Christmas is a time for giving. Logically and obviously, if giving is to happen, there must be a receiver to compete the action of giving. Its a two part equation. If someone is to be generous, there must be someone willing to be the beneficiary of the generosity. The equation must balance. Sometimes at thi time 6fj year, we have difficulty being gracious receivers of gifts. For some, it is much easier to give than to receive. Some of us feel compelled to keep a "mental scoreboard" on holiday gifts. It becomes a ledger of whether we are reciprocating to everyone, appropriately keeping in mind the approximate value of the gifts exchanged, etc., etc. Giving and receiving can be fun. Its been going on all around us. I would be curious to know how many plates of goodies have been delivered in Sanpete County this month. It must be in the thousands. (Maybe we ought to consider buying stock in C&H Sugar Company.) Ive seen and heard of many Sanpete people doing nice things for each other. I know of Christmas trees which 365-58- enforcement, $58,005.95 (up dramatically from fire $18,000);. department, $58,505 (down slightly from $58,650); $317,932.47 County jail, ($275,347); building inspection, ers.) (USPS 1 Traek Malan, son of Steve and Nancy Malan, Fairview, has been called to serve in the Venezuela Valencia LDS Mission. He will speak Sunday, Dec. 28, at 12:50 p.m. in the Fairview First LDS Ward, 122 South State Street. He enters the MTC on Dec. 31. James A. Barlow, son of Brent and Sylvia Barlow, Mt. Pleasant, has been called to serve in the Chile Osomo LDS Mission. He will speak at 12:40 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 28, in the Mt. Pleasant Fifth LDS Ward. Grandparents are Leon and Barbara Honey, Mt. Pleasant. He will enter the MTC Jan. 7. ! II J Full Color Publishing ii Village 462-248- 5 em-ploy- Press Il68 So. Stato Mt. Pleasant' li UT 11 tion or disability. |