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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - September 30, 1998 Reader says paranoia has reached the valley I 1 Merrill Ogden Dear Editor: It appears that provincial paranoia and unreasonable fear has entered into the Sanpete Valley, fueled by outsiders who ts claim to have been hurt by supposed predatory prac- New core teacher at middle school Changing Times Times have changed. When I kid, it was a real embarrassment to have someone see your underwear. At one time, underwear fell under the general term of "unmentionables." If we were expecting company, it was get your unmentionables off the shower curtain rod. Most of us remember the taunting rhyme of childhood, "I see London; I see France; I see somebodys underpants. They might be pink; they might be white; they may be full of dynamite!" It was humiliating when that chant was directed at you. But like I say, times change. As I observe young people in Sanpete, it seems to be a totally common, normal and accepted practice to display ones underwear. It is evidently a style adopted by the youth which is in full swing. was a Of course, this style is nothnew. Plumbers and other "bending over" type professionals have been in this "fashion mode" for decades. It is from them that the rhetorical question, "Gotta nickel?" originated. I was at a high school volleyball game the other night, and I sat towards the top of the bleachers. Looking down below me at the students, I leaned over to my wife and sarcastically asked, "I wonder what color of underwear-kidare wearing these days?" ing Nearly every kid in view was wearing the type of clothing and was postured so as to reveal their underwear. It was all there: florals, pinks and lace. And that was just the boys! (Just kidding.) It was quite a sight! Now some of you are going to ask why I was looking and noticing such a thing. After all, its just not proper to pay attention to such things. And then to publicly remark about it. Of all the nerve. All I can say is that if thats the way you feel, Im sorry. Im sorry you werent there so I could watch how well you would ignore the "show." Now heres where I get in trouble. Here is where I admit that I wasnt terribly offended by the underwtar exhibition. I would prefer that the kids would either tuck in their shirts or wear something longer so I wouldnt have the distraction. But, I didnt see any real compromise of modesty. What I saw just diminished the element of imagination which, with some style period exceptions, has historically ben an important part of the clothing of the human body. I dare say that Sanpete folk over the past 150 years have not been seeing each others underwear in public places all that often. Its a fairly recent phenomenon. The good thing is that it seems to be an equal opportunity style. Both girls and boys fully enjoy the fashion. One final underwear note. There has been a big deal about boxers vs. briefs in some circles. Celebrities are sometimes asked their preference and Michael Jordan is asked the question in an underwear advertisement on television. Even President Clinton was asked which he wore in a session which was sponsored by MTV, if I remember right. I dont remember his answer, but I suspect that if I perused the "Starr Report," I might find out. I, for one, wear very boring underwear. I cant imagine anybody wanting to see it and Im not really interested in showing it off. My main concern on this very important subject weve covered today is that I put on clean underwear every day just in I case get into an accident.... Merrill. MT PLEASANT- -' Kim Mark-wort- h is the new seventh grade core teacher at North Sanpete Middle School. She teaches Utah History in the morning and two classes of drama in the afternoon. She is originally from West Virginia, but has lived in Oregon, Texas and Utah. She began her education at BYU, and after her children were all in school, finished her degree through the USU extension program at Snow College, graduating with honors in June 1997. She moved to Sanpete County when her husband was hired as a broadcaster by KMTI radio. Wal-Mar- tices. In fact, I have serious problems with huge corporations myself, but this situation is not related to that issue. What we have in Sanpete Valley is a total lack of commitment to economic viability and stability by the local business and property owners and citizens. If anyone enjoys the virtual ghost town business district of Mt. Pleasant and the near lack of business districts in the rest of the countys towns, then you are to blame for the entry of a huge Wal-Maon the economic play- Kim Markworth Her hobbie include family activities with her three children, dates with her husband, and reading. She also enjoys serving as first counselor in the LDS Stake Presidency of the Manti Utah Stake. rt ing field. As I understand Sanpeters in done somewhere t, besides in Sanpete county. with its care of researchers, found that out and has determined that they can capture some portion of the 60 percent. True fact is, with presence in the valley, more of the money will stay home and will help to fuel the otherwise languid economic activity. Wal-Mar- Wal-Mar- During the preferred man assembly at North Sanpete High School, contestants were graded on poise, talent and good looks. A plate of cookies and their hairy legs were auctioned off at the assembly. Pictured are: back row (1 to r): Daniel Johansen, Aaron Peterson, Matt Roberts, Preston Lembke. Second row (1 to r): Kade Church, Waylon Brown, Mike Beard, Garrett Olson, Ross Bailey and Brett Blackham, bottom right. Matt Roberts was chosen as preferred man. Attendants were Ross Bailey and Daniel Johansen. prosper. AHOA viewpoint We have nothing to do with Nic Robertsons Legacy Mountain, as mentioned, and there is no litigation against Birch Creek Irrigation Co. The only litigation that AHOA is pursuing at this time is Vs. 3 of Nic Robertsons family corps (one of which is a Nevada Co.) and the original developer. This litigation is to attempt to get a judgement in favor of AHOA, for payment of dues owed, plus court costs by the registered owners of the lots deeded to said entities. The meeting wasnt adjourned because the Articles of Incorporation indicate that when a voting annual meeting isnt held, that a continuance meeting must be called within 60 days. This meeting was called, by the board for Sept. 12, and was held on that date. The business of meeting. electing three board members was Mr. Robertsons stated aim carried out and the proposition to was to get enough votes to install raise the dues for faster road his choice of board members and surfacing was defeated by a large to change the financial and physimajority. Those elected were cal structure of the association. Henry Bryce, Ray Winn and Because of the lack of valid Yvonne Wright. Dues will remain at $40 per proxies on both sides, it was decided that the meeting would lot per year for the time being. just be an informational meeting, Surveying perimeters and individual lots were discussed and other question and answer type. The shouting match referred pending business, plus questions to was attempted by a couple of answered. Mr. Robertsons cohorts, who Contrary to the first meeting, were not owners. The legal counthis one was formally adjourned sel referred to as Douglas Stone by motion and vote. is really Douglas Stonwell. He Murlyn L. Brown arrived before 11 a.m. but was Orem involved in the "proxy" problem discussion for about a half hour. In 1992, the year that Aspen Hills Owners Association (AHO- SANPETE COUNT- Y- The A) was formed, there were 320 science fourth annual hands-o- n lot owners that didnt pay their field trip was recently held at dues. At that time the dues were Bear Canyon Campground, Nebo $35 per year, and were later Loop and Nephi Canyon. The the to vote of $40, by changed field trip gave students a chance membership. to get close to nature and have Some of those that didnt pay hands-o- n experiences that relate just didnt understand that when to science curriculum. was AHOA the formed, they Students were divided into were automatic members and small groups and participated in would be required to pay maintenine different 20 minute worknance dues. shops. Annette Hansen, Moroni When that was indicated to Elementary, led her groups in them, they paid up. Quite a few songs and raps that were about were taken to court and had to nature and science. pay back dues, plus court costs, Showing students how to attorney fees, and more. make leaf rubbings was Hollie In all 300 of them paid and Anderson, Mt. Pleasant Elemenbecame owners in good standing. tary. Jennifer Strasburg, repreSeven lots were deeded to the senting the U.S. Forest Service, AHOA and the other 13 are talked about differences between being processed at present. types of forest fires. n. Famed American sharpshooter Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses in 1860. Sanpala'i Laading Nawipapar THE PyRRIDID !; .: (USPS 365-58- -J- ames Thurber Water for Sale 0) Published Weekly at Mt. 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When more people stay at home because they can shop at t, they will have a tendency to review offerings at local stores and begin to spend more there. Each business owner in the valley should ask the questions, "What have I done for my customers lately?" If you dont know or cannot come up with a list of positive actions, you deserve to t. be run out of business by Wal-Mar- has gone into When Wal-Ma- rt other areas of the country, it is true that small businesses have closed. For the most part, it was a merciful forced closure as these were mom and pop businesses run by elderly people whos children wanted no part of small business. If the businesses in Sanpete truly wanted to keep a WalMart out, they should have been "minding the store" a long time ago. Reader explains Dear Editor: This letter is in regard to the article published in your Sept. 9, edition of The Pyramid, reporting about the Aspen Hills annual meeting, by Murphy-MartiI realize that this is almost history, at this point, since it was published nearly two months after the meeting, which was held July 18, and it was some time before I received a copy of the article. The meeting started about 20 minutes late because the board and the association attorney were in a discussion with Mr. Nic Robertson about not being able to use the block of proxy votes that he had obtained from lot owners by misrepresentation. Also the proxy votes given to board members were invalid because they had been erroneously issued to be valid up to and including the day before the ts If the tacts were analyzed, the new mall in south Provo probably has a greater impact on the economy of Sanpete than WalMart ever will. Right now, dollars are going in Richfield and the to Wal-Ma- rt in Utah and Wal-Ma- rt in If Ephraim county. can keep those dollars in the valley, then the whole valley can er Rachel Newman, U.S. Forest Service, teaches Moroni Elementary third grade students about the differences and types of forest fires during the hands-o- n science field trip. it, fully 60 percent of spending done by By observation, most businesses in Sanpete can be accused of "milking" an old, paid for business (a cash cow), resisting new business entries and refusing to grow, refusing to add new product lines and refusing to offer goods, and services that customers demand forcing customers out of the valley into happy, waiting arms of businesses in other communities. Wal-Ma- rt would not have moved into Sanpete if local business owners had been meeting the needs of customers. The attempt to keep Wal-Ma- rt out with mass hysteria and pro- vincial paranoia, small town politics and technicalities is an example of childish and boorish behavior. the last several During months, I have been trying to locate a building to establish a business that would not be hurt t. by a What have I found? Lying property owners, reneged agreements, refusals to call back, preference for vacant buildings over viable rentals. There seems to be no desire for any economic growth in this valley, at all. The more punch the economies of Utah Valley and Richfield have, the more dollars will flee Sanpete for more viable opportunities. Rather than keeping Wal-Ma- rt out, the strategy should be to develop an aggressive business plan that will meet the challenge head on. of Wal-Ma- rt Rather than whine and snivel about large size and unfair practices, provide services and products that consumers 70-pl- District students spend day outside j Wal-Mar- Don Peterson, MBA Manti Reader challenges subdivision ordinance validity Dear Editor: Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Sanpete County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Subdivision Ordinance that will probably pass into law. This ordinance does not just affect subdivisions. Despite its name it affects everyone who lives or owns any real estate in Sanpete County. Some of the dangers associated with this ordinance are that anyone who builds a house in Sanpete County could be required to install "curb, gutter, sidewalks, and roadways paving for the full lot frontage." It could be illegal for more than one person to share in the ownership of a lot. A person could be found guilty of violating this ordinance before they have actually done anything. Any owner of any real estate within Sanpete County is given the right to take legal action against anyone who vjolates or might be about to violate this ordinance, that owner need not even be a citizen of the USA. A person could be required to get approval of the county and obtain a building permit before being allowed to replace a broken toilet, change a light fixture, or have married children come back to live with them. Penalties for violation of this ordinance include "civil or criminal penalties, fines, forfeiture, and incarceration". Please inform your friends about this ordinance and then come to the public hearing on Oct 6 and let our commissioners know what your concerns about it are. Deanna Hart Mt, Pleasant Classes to be held for notaries MT PLEASANT-- 1 A Notary Public Certification Course will be held one time, Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m. The class will be at the Learning Center across the street from North Sanpete High School. Instructor for the course will be Barbara Gordon, recorder for Moroni City. For more information, those interested may contact her at The class is available to all current Notary Publics who wish to renew their license, and to any individuals who would like to 436-835- 9. take the exam and obtain a notary license. The four-hocourse will be the only preparatory course for Notary Publics offered in Central Utah. Residents of Juab, Sanpete, and Sevier counties are encouraged to take the course. A tuition payment is due at the class. ur Civilization is, before all, the will to live in common, a man is uncivilized, barbarian, in the degree in which he does not take others into account. Jose Ortega y Gasset Snow College is seeking an Accountant. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. Computer, organizational and communication skills required. For more information,, contact Snow College Human RelationsPersonnel Office, Closing date: October 23, 1998. 10-ke- y, 435-283-705- 7. EEOE. f f 1 ff |