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Show Page Six - The Pyramid - December 9, 1998 Agricultural prices reported for month of November Tips for holiday shopping by mail SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Holiday Season shopping is here, and will turn to many catalogs as convenient, timesaving ways to shop from home. The Better Business Bureau of Utah once again wishes to advise consumers about some proven tips on buying by mail. When doing so, beware of exaggerated claims for products or unrealistically low prices for merchandise. Compare prices with similar merchandise available at a local retailer, be sure to add the cost of shipping and handling in the i SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Prices' paying with a credit received by Utah farmers and card may make solving any proball milk, barley, and ranchers for lems that arise later easier to alfalfa hay during handle. were up from October, but other Never send cash in the mail. November prices were down Keep a record of the order, inslightly, according to Utah Agrithe the address of name, cluding cultural Statistics Service. company, date the order was allThe Utah the cancelled checks and placed, milk price was $16.90 per cwt, number of the money order or 20 cents from the previous bank check by which the order up month and up $3.50 from Nowas paid. vember 1997. Barley, at $1.75 Check the order at once to was up two cents make sure the item is what was per bushel, from the previous month and ordered, that it is intact and satisfactory. Notify the company immediately if it is not. The Federal Trade Commissions Mail Order Rule protects consumers who shop by mail. According to this regulation, the company must ship the order MORON- I- North Sanpete when promised Middle School will be hosting a If the company does not specipanel discussion on, "How to talk fy a shipping time, it must send to your teens about sex", on the merchandise within 30 days. Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., in If there are delays, the company the Little Theater of the school. must present the option of agreeAll parents are encouraged to ing to the delay or canceling the attend the meeting. The panel order. will consist of professionals from If the order is canceled, the the community, doctors, nurses, and teachers. Refreshments will company must refund any prepayment within seven business be served. days of receiving notice of ing with, gift-give- rs er er comparison. Carefully read the product's description. Don't rely solely on the picture for information about the products quality or size. Completely fill out the order form as directed or the order could be delayed. If the merchandise is intended as a holiday gift, be sure to allow extra time for delivery. Some companies will add extra charges for last minute orders to ensure e arrival. Check the companys return policy. If it's not written in the catalog, ask before ordering. When consumers are familiar with the company they are deal on-tim- Panel discussion to be held at Middle School Local students included in Whos Who SANPETE COUNT- Y- A total of 89 students from this area are included in the 32nd Annual Edition of Whos Who Among American High School Students, 1997-9Students in the area include: Jessica B. Brown, Chad K. West-ove- r and Emily Mecham, all of Axtell. Jill Cragun. Randi F. Hall, Cory G. Poulson, Melanie Riding, Valerie Trythall, Charity Gardner, Allen P. Plumb, Erin Rasmussen and Catherine Soder-borall of Ephraim. Paula D. Brady, Kade W. Church, Nicholas 1 L. Elmer, Jamie Johnson, Jennifer A. Tibbs, Emily D. Brinkerhoff, Larney M. Deem, Kaylin Fullmer and Anna Lee Madsen, all of Fairview. Jenny L. Aagard, Michelle Olsen and Joshua Jacobson, all of Fountain Green. Carl E. Anderson, Monica Andreasen, Lucille Christensen, Matthew G. Duke, Aaron D. Hill. Mary L. Oliver; Shawn Scrensen, Sandy Anderson, Rachel Childs, Dawnelle Christenson. Jessica R. Goble, Holly Neill, Jesica F. Purper and Cindy Sorensen, all of Gunnison. Sharon Barnett, Tom Bishop, Tiffany Jackson, John Nuttal, James Peacock, Greg Sterner, Jo Lynn Bierman, Amy Hintze, Niel H. Lund, John W. Nuttall and Nanette Sorensen, all of Manti. L. Christiansen, Mandy Michelle E. Whitlock and Kris Sorensen, all of Mayfield. A- 8. g, nianda A. Anderson, Brandi T. Hamad, Kenneth M. Leek, Mar-lyc- e Rawlings, Laura Beardall, Brittanie Kellett and Dustin H. Livingston, all of Moroni. Heather C. Anderson, Trista Bowman. Kenny W. Lund, Jamie Navarrete, Lee Ann Slack, Brett Blackham, Brain P. Estey, Cameron D. Munk, Aaron J. Peterson and Mandi L. Steele, all of Mt. Pleasant. Sarah E. J. Blakley, Tyler Christiansen, Holly C. Johansen, Mary J. Parnell, Teresa J. White, Joe C. Colton Christiansen, Heaps, Elizabeth Parnell, Devin B. Shepherd and Angie B. Williams. all of Spring City. Whos Who, published by Education Communications. Inc., Lake Forest illinois, is the largest recognition program and publication in the nation honoring high achieving high school students. Students are nominated by high school principals and guidance counselors, national youth groups, churches and educational organizations based upon students academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities. Traditionally, 99 percent of students have a grade point average of B or better and 97 percent are college bound. The 32nd Annual Edition of Whos Who Among American High School Students, 1997-9published in 18 regional volumes, features over 700,000 students or just five Whos Who 8, 95 Expedition Style Mummy Bag Only Great for Backpacking! j Stuff sack included! f Dealers Welcome.. .Ask For Special Dealer Pricing Fitted Hood 1 Chest Baffle Reg. 99" ea. Volume Purchase Discounts: 5- -9 bags s5995ea. 10 bags s49S5ea. or more!! SAVE 30 20 Temp. Rating Heavy Duty Zipper Double Layer Construction Call: Scott Litke..(801)i756:663i;ori756-839- $no00 Men's Packers 2 $85 Women's Packers bwta. percent of the nations 14,000,-- '' 000 high school students. They represent approximately 20.000 of the 24,000 public, and parochial private high schools in the country. Whos Who students also compete for $200,000 in scholarship awards and participate in the publica-- . tions Annual Survey of High Achievers, an annual opinion poll of teen attitudes. The book is distributed up to 15.000 high schools, colleges, universities and public libraries throughout the country. To learn more about Whos Who Among American High School Students, visit www.honoring.com. Home tour deemed success MT. PLEASAN- T- Over 400 people enjoyed the Christmas Home Tour Saturday sponsored by the Sanpete Valley Healthcare Foundation. Twelve homeowners in the area made their homes available for this event. Proceeds will go to purchase equipment for the hospital. Door prizes were drawn at each of the 12 homes. Winners were, Diane Kendall and Linda Richards, Moroni; Mary Ursen-bacAlison Gate, Mark Vance, R.L. Taylor and Keith Leavitt, all of Mt. Pleasant; Vickie Anderson, Salt Lake City; Marianna Schultz and Dorothy Ivory Fountain Green, and Analisa Jacobson and Dixie Sorenson, Manti. Businesses donating door prizes were George Johansen Construction. Pleasantries. Wheelers Drive-ICountry Cuts & Curls, Becks Furniture, Craft Coop, The Doll House, Home Skyline Pharmacy, Health, Country Squire, Moroni Feed, Horseshoe Mountain Hardware, SSC, Terrels, Chad Wright, Express Auto, Danny Dyches and Norms Discount. Homes toured were those of Wendell Jacobson, Paul DeBry, Gayle Yorgason, LaMont Black-haJohn Harris, Tom Crisp, Geri Golding, Larson House, East home; Denis Andelin, Terrel Seeley, George Lee and Eddie cox. The success of this years tour assures that it will be held again next year in the South Sanpete area. h, with boot purchase. Water for Sale Well for Permits 462-214-1 Harmon's Western Wear 98 West 200 Worth, Monti - 835-43- 5 Baled alfalfa hay was $79 per ton, $1 higher than last month but $7 lower than November 1997. Other hay, at $53 per ton, declined $2 from October , and $19 from November 1997. October sheep price, at $20 was the same as last month and down $10 from October of last year. Lamb price for October was $62 per cwt, down $6 from September and down $24 from last year. SWIFT Club sets up Angel Tree MANT- I- Members of the Child Abuse Prevention Team and Manti High School SWIFT club have been busy gathering names and making angels for the Angel Tree found at Jensens Department Store. Anyone who would like to join in sharing heart and joy with those less fortunate, may choose an angel off the tree, for more information contact Jensens Department Store at The project was so successful last year that they started early this year to make it even better. They hope to make Christmas happier for even more kids and elderly. During the holiday season people are all rushing around buying for their families, while some struggle to survive. Many are left without gifts, love, or companionship. 835-313- Mr. Bentleys botany class recently held a dance to raise money to purchase six acres of rainforest. Class members include back row (left to right): Kamrun Allen, Kendra Cleaver, Giovanni Scott (front): Nicki Christensen, Anna Martindale, Katie Worley. 1. CRC crowns queen SALIN- A- The Cowboy Rodeo Commission Queen contest was recently held in the Black-haw- k Arena with the CRC year-en- d finals. There were nine contestants ccmpeting from all over the state. Winning the title for the 1999 year was Jill Phillips, daughter of Mike and Annabel Phillips, Smithfeild. First attendant is Tina Talbot, daughter of Arnold and Leslie Talbot, Draper. She is now attending Snow College. FDA approves VISX laser surgery LOS ANGELES, C- A- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 22 percent of Americans suffer from hyperopia, or farsightedness, struggling to see a computer screen or telephone merely inches away. With the Nov. 3 FDA approv- al of the VISX Laser as a safe and effective treatment for far-- . sightedness, individuals are finally given an alternative to physical dependence. For more information call Dr. Lundergan at (323)857-910"Clinical Experience indicates 'that laser vision correction can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses for patients who have difficulty seeing up close. Im ; pleased that we will be able to finally offer these patients the opportunity to see more clearly." The refractive procedure takes approximately five minutes and is followed by a rapid recovery, allowing patients to resume normal daily activities the very next day. "Farsighted patients who were treated have been very pleased with results," continued Dr. Lundergan. "I look forward to bringing this kind of visual freedom and lifestyle change to more and more patients." Second Attendant is Stevie Stewart, Fairview. Daughter of Jay and Kathy Nelson and Wayne Stewart. Winning Miss Congeniality was Kasey Sampson, daughter of Darin and Kristine Sampson, Glenwood. will represent the Royalty CRC for the upcoming year. There will be over 30 rodeos sponsored by the CRC in Utah and neighboring states as well as the year-en- d finals and awards banquet. Work F rom Home, Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck, Great Extra Income! Help People Get Out Of Debt. (Minimum Investment) 0. HOLIDAY HOOPS 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Two divisions: 6 foot and above 6 foot and under $50 registration fee - 4 players per team Deadline to register is December 18 For more information call Mt. Pleasant Recreation or Rick Allred at 462 3175 Center, 462-310- 8 PUBLIC WELCOME The North Sanpete School District will be holding a garage sale of surplus supplies on Friday, December 1 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Large items will be sold by sealed bid; other basis. items by reasonable offer on a first-com- e 3 small file cabinets for 3x5" cards, 3 sections each 1 cabinetwriters desk, possible antique, minimum bid $25 1 r cabinet with shelves, minimum bid $50 antique 1 workbench with cupboards and 2 vises large two-draw- two-doo- 1 1 1 small metal storage cabinet file cabinet, minimum bid $25 antique wooden lathe 4 old computers 1 metal desk miscellaneous file drawers 1 bulk eraser for Forever Young General Contractor Paint, drywall, concrete, framing Residential & Small Commercial metal file 1 drawer-styl- pipe cutter Miscellaneous heating & duct materials 1 storage cabinet 100 6x6x24" wood blocks 8 small kids chairs 2 used compressors 2 stencil machines with ink tubes 2 laminators 15 IBM computers with keyboards 12 Apple computers with disk drive 1 1 2 metal file cabinets . - 5 doors 3 innertubes 2 vacuum cleaners 3 manual typewriters 1 Royal typewriter 4 small black & white TVs various tape players 4 IBM typewriters mimeograph machine 3 folding wooden chairs 6 toilet paper dispensers stenographer's tape player 2 office mats old copy machines movie projector with empty reels educational games blue bucket 2 clothes racks boxes of miscellaneous filmstrips old set of World Book encyclopedias 12 strands of rope off area sweeper small game refrigerator plastic cafeteria trays wheat paste 20 sewing desks washerldryer plastic bowls powder cleanser 2 rugs 2 orange metal frames headsets SRA reading lab red & white flags mop 5 lab tabletops . I 2 music stand shop master (missing parts) plaster of paris table sewing machines and other items. EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS Licensed & Insurred wheel chair 2 arc net hubs teacher desk 2 disk holders 2 speakers tapes various filmstrip projectors filmstrip projector with tape deck 3 adding machines 5 record players 462-936- 0 All major credit cards accepted 1997. n, Construction, Inc. Receive a free Abilene down 63 cents from November |