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Show Page Twelve - The Pyramid - May 26, 1999 DARE programs end for 1998-9- 9 school year Old traditions. made new at Scandinavian Festival by Tricia Call Come enjoy the and smells of the flavors sights, Scandinavian Festival on Friday, May 28, and Saturday, May 29, which celebrates old world traditions in a new world way. Sanpete County area was originally settled, beginning in November of 1849, under the direction of territorial governor and LDS Church President Brigham Young. He directed immigrants from the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland to settle in Mann, Ephraim, Mt. Pleasant, Gunnison and other areas. They brought with them languages, trades, cultural uniqueness and values. While there were skirmishes with Indians, including the Black Hawk War, the Scandinavian settlers dug in deeper to the desert-lik- e land, and remained despite the difficulties. These arc the settlers who, after realizing that many agricultural trades such as cattle, dairy and crops werent supported with the cooperation of the desen environment, developed a cooper EPHRAIM-- - MANT- I- The final four of eight Dare Culmination Programs 9 are now coiripleted for the school year. The Sheriffs Office, in conjunction with both the North Sanpete and South Sanpete School Districts, have given instruction to every fifth or ative for turkey growing. Now, growers in the valley produce about 6,000,000 pounds of Nor-beTuikey products each year. To celebrate the rich culture of the area, a festival full of entertainment, food and crafts will be celebrated Memorial Day week- 1998-199- st sixth grade student in Sanpete County about the harmful effects !' of drugs. and have practiced They learned about decision making skills, building personal self esteem, building self esteem of others, consequences of poor decisions, eight ways to say no (which include avoidance techniques) how the media influences them and why, the destructive consequences of gang activity, how to identify good friends, how involvement in positive school, community and home activities will help diem stay drug free and the need to take respon' sibility for actions. he that stated Holman Deputy felt the Dare Program is going well and he has had many experiences with the children this year that assures him the program will influence many children to make appropriate choices about drug use. It is his opinion that the Dare Program core that he teaches will prove to be one of the most positive steps the community could take in the education of our youth about the harmful effects of drug use. He also believes that the Dare Core Curriculum alone will not be as effective as the whole Dare Program. Junior high and high schools need to be taught the rest of the program. end. The Scandinavian Festival will begin on Friday, May 28, with a Little Denmark supper at 6 p.m., followed by a rodeo at 8 p.m. On Saturday, May 29, the day will start with a 5K Fun Run at 7 a.m., Scandinavian breakfast at 8 a.m., parade at 1 1 a.m., followed by a smorgasbord at noon. Throughout the afternoon, entertainment will be provided by "Salsberger Echo", "Fire on the Mountain", and ot,her local performers. Activities throughout the day include Scandinavian dancing, childrens games, storytelling, a heritage village, old world crafts, food booths, historical tours and art displays. about the For information event, contact Ephraim City at 1 or Tricia Call at (435) 489-100(801) , 283-463- 3. Wasatch Academy takes part in track, field championships Wasatch MT. PLEASANhim ranked in the T- Academy students participated in the Utah High School Athletic Association (UHSAA) track and field championships held at Brigham Young University in Provo on May 14 and 15. for state were Qualifying Andrew Saenz, javelin; Melissa Grimsdell, long ju'mp; and Michael Mariga, 100 and 200 meter dashes. Saenz was unable to compete due to other commitments, however, Grimsdell and Mariga went on to win individual championships in respective events. Mariga, a senior from Nairobi, Kenya, was the fastest qualifier in the 100 meters and then won the finals race in 11.55 seconds. In the 200 meter dash, he did not post the fastest qualifying time, but took first in the race with a time of 22.81 sec- onds. Mariga finished the season for Wasatch with just one defeat in 1A-2an early competition, 100 season tightly contested meter race at the Manti Invitational, which he later avenged. During the remainder of his 20 races during the season, in both 100 and 200 meter distanced, he remained undefeated. He was the champion in the BYU Invitational, and in the 100 meter finals, he posted his season best time of 11.19 seconds, a A time which left top 20 prep athletes in Utah. During his year at Wasatch, he also lettered in basketball and soccer. Michael will continue his education and his athletic career next year at a'college in Virginia. Melissa Grimsdell, a senior from South Africa, won the championship in the girls 1 A long jump with a jump of 15 1". She finished the preliminaries in the fine form and held off all challenges in the finals to keep her first place status. Her excellent form and experience were the keys to her success in the event. Melissa has also been at Wasatch for one year, during which time she has advanced to state in tennis and has been a part of the very sucsoccer program. cessful girls She will continue her studies next year at Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland. Science is built up with facts, as a house is with stones. But a collection of facts is no more a science than a heap of stones is a house. -J- ules Henri Poincare. Old World Monkeys-tho- se found in Africa and Asia-ha- ve 32 teeth, as do human beings. New World Monkeys of Central and South America have 36 teeth. t Sheryl Andersen receives master degree from USU - Other needed elements that come into play which would enhance the positive effects of Dare will need to come from the community. It is time for communities to admit using drugs and of the crime that is a result of drug use. Deputy Holman believes that all responsible adults must join together if they are ,to slow the drug abuse and crime problem in Sanpete. A problem that could get out of control. Holman believes that there is "no free lunch", adults can either pay the price of taking back the community through education and community awareness or can pay through incarceration, rehabilitation, with the destruction of lives and property. Dare is not going to replace the judicial system but will, in time, "reduce the number of kids that start using drugs. It is important that the community address the criminal element of the community with firm punishment for illegal behavior. This will help to curtail the influx of drugs being brought to the county by those seeking new sources of revenue and tolerate lack of responsible behavior any more. Deputy Holman fears for the children of the community and hopes the community will get behind the Dare program, our commissioners, city councils, law enforcement and concerned citizen groups so that officers can find and implement new and aggressive ways of dealing with illegal drugs in order to enhance the system that they have in place. Former resident wins award for art TOOL- E- Elden L. Stewart, a former Fairview resident, recently won a second place honorable for his art poster on Utah award LOGA- N- Sheryl Andersen, Mt. Pleasant, recently completed History from'a field of 200 junior requirements for a master of and senior contestants. The award education degree from Utah State was received at the Rio Grande Depot Historical Building in Salt University. She is the daughter of Gae Lake City. Stewart has been awarded the honor twice. Sperry and the late Duane SperStewart is a former elementary ry, and is married to Michael M. Andersen. She is the mother of teacher of 14 years in Tooele. He Brady Andersen and Kimberly has Written a book entitled, "Cabin Way Up High". He has also Andersen Nunley. short stories and poetry written She graduated from Juab High School and received a bachelor of that have won awards in past elementary education degree in years. 1985 from Brigham Young University. For her masters degree, she designed a web site portfolio that displays instructional technology examples. All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. Oiwi Parker Jones, Hilo, HI; Summer Peterson, Ephraim; Justin Char, San Francisco, CA; and Mike Duncan, Ephraim; will be presented with the Honoris Gratia Award .for significant contributions to Wasatch Academy in the areas of service and citizenship. SC to host graduation celebrations EPHRAI- M- Graduation parties for North Sanpete and Manti High School graduates will be held at the Snow College Activity Center. North Sanpete High School celebration will be held on Thursday, May 27, and Manti High Schools will be held Friday, May 28. Both classes have en- -. couraged the whole school to participate. Celebration and activities are from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., followed by a breakfast for seniors and guests at the Snow College Cafeteria, ending around 4 a.m. Many activities and contests are planned for this years party, including basketball, racquetball, roller volleyball, swimming, skati ng and dool priz,es- Seniors are to bring a guest. The guest does not have to bfe a senior, however, only seniors may participate in the prize drawings. For further information, contact Melanie- - Bates at 283-406- 5. During the past 14 years, Cen-tr- al Utah Mental HealthSubstance Abuse Center has helped the community and local high schools sponsor a graduation party for graduating seniors with the intent of offering an alcohol and drug-fre- e celebration, and to reinforce a positive accomplishment. Historic homes are highlight of SC celebration . SPRING CIT- Y- Heritage Day comes home this Memorial Day weekend with historical home tours, on May 29. Local volunteer firemen will be serving up breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the Spring City Fire Station, 150 East Center. : : ; . : . ; Tickets for the annual home tour can be purchased from 9: a.m. to 3 p.m. at the old fire- house, located next to the DUP ; at 42 North Main building, Street. ; ( - I a.m. to 4 p.m., home ' tours will be held. Visitors can homes-ansee historic Spring City art studios. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will hold a bake sale at 10 a.m. A lunch, sponsored by the Spring City Second LDS Ward ; will be held beginning at noon. ; traditional the Throughout day, craft demonstrations and sales will feature items such as pottery, tin smith, hand crafted rugs, boot : and shoe cobbler, soap and can-- ! die making, and Mormon pine From 10 ; ; ; ; : . I furniture. t The Heritage Days Historic ; Home Tour was organized by "Friends of Historic Spring City," a group interested in help- ing preserve the historic character of the town. Funds generated from ticket, sales for tours will help with ongoing restoration efforts. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 V h' s V f 1 - v tt vy It s time once more for Ephraim City s annual Scandinavian Festival IS v May 28, 29, 1999 in Ephraim, Utah Michael Mariga, Wasatch Academy, (third from the right), recently won both the 100 meter and 200 meter events in track and field Old World Crafts Traditional Food Musical Groups Performing Artists Fun Parade at the Utah High School Athletic Association Track and field Championships held at Brigham Young University, Provo. 9 Come join us for the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club Boys n Baseball and Girls Softball Games including teams from Mt. Pleasant, Spring City, Fairview, Pre-seaso- Moroni and Fountain Green, - I to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June.3, 4:30 Boys games at the Mt. Pleasant City Park and North Sanpete High School Southwest Field Girls games at the new North Sanpete High Schpol Baseball Complex Snacks will be available For purchase Gaines are fund-raisefor Sanpete Valley Bring the Whole Family M rs Health Care foundation Donation of $3 per car requested for entrance fe r A 9 t |