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Show is more than minor problem Wal-ma- rt Dear Editor: I believe everyone in Sanpete Remember when it was safe to walk alone late at night? It will no longer be. Ephraim may enlarge its police force with Wal-Ma- rt tax other towns? Well all be vulnerable to increased criminal activity. Most folks havent looked beyond the shopping Wal-Ma- rt offers to find out what else Wal-Ma- rt will bring that is not so desirable. There is more than a minor problem with Wal-Ma- rt in Sanpete County, and if we remain complacent and apathetic, well have to bear the inevitable losses. This is the legacy well leave to our children. The Heritage Council appealed to Wal-Ma- rt to modify their building design to blend in better with Sanpetes historic and rural character. Wal-Ma- rt said they absolutely will not deviate from their usual design. Theyre in now, so why should they do anything to please their future "valued" customers? County who is feeling apprehensive about Wal-Ma- rt needs to get a letter off to David Glass, President and CEO, Wal-Ma- rt Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716-861- 1, telling him we dont want Wal-Ma- rt in Sanpete County. It will encourage crime and severely damage a peaceful way of life and a rare and lovely historical setting that is more important to us than convenient shopping. (We can have convenient shopping without suffering Wal-Mar- t, which I will write on reve-nues--b- ut later.) We do have a problem with drugs in Sanpete, which rt and other large businesses locating around them will only Wal-Ma- make worse. Wal-Ma- rt will be open 24 hours a day, which brings increased crime. If we value our relatively crime-fre- e community, we must recognize this threat! Drug addicts steal to support their habit, and a huge parking lot sprinkled with a few cars in the see hours provides opportunities for theft and worse crimes. Remember how disturbing the occasional nighttime joyrider has been? Well have more of it. They are concerned with domination and profits, but what they dont understand is that weU boycott them if we dont like what we see them doing to our hometown. Well just drive on by Buttars leaves seminary to teach at Snow MT. PLEASAN- T- Clint Buttars, LDS Seminary teacher at North Sanpete High School, after 35 years of teaching the gospel and sharing his love for the LDS church, is leaving to teach at the LDS Institute of Religion at Snow College. Many of his students know Buttars for his jokes, warm smiles and firm handshakes. For his tootsie rolls and never ending supply of strange ties. For really caring what the answer was when he asked students how they were doing. Students remember him as being the teacher that did not just view them as students, but as friends. Many students say that he changed lives and they cant begin to express how grateful they i are to have him in their lives. He didnt just teach them about the gospel, he taught them what it meant to live it as well. More than once he has brought tears to eyes with his lessons of Christ and love. His main influence on students was his example. The love he feels for the gospel permeates out of him and into each heart. Buttars will be missed, but not forgotten, as he goes on to share his jokes, smiles and wisdom. r NSHS sterling scholars announced mti . LEAS ANT Principal m Courtney Syme announced Sterling Scholars for the year 2000 at the annual awards assembly. The Sterling Scholars are Becky Marx, foreign language; Becca Hansen, social science; Kimmie Winona, science; Jacob Robinson, math; Jennifer Wash-bu; English; and Wendy r Clint Buttars Spring Specials Laminated Structures Financing Avallablal in 30 x 40 x 10 45 x 64 x 12 60 x 80 x 13 7,675 14,395 22,495 465-030- 0 Loot Outav com fkamahomnnapiKeanml Conscience is the interpreter of life. Great location Beautiful new did not know he had a family connection to Mt. Pleasant when he moved here in 1978 with his wife, Liza and young daughter, ,, Jenny. All Lee knew was Mt. Pleasant was supplying him with something hed always wanted: a job in law enforcement in a small Utah town. "I wanted to get away from Provo," says Lee, who had re- turned to Utah Valley after serving as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army. "I grew up in Orem and thought Provo was getting big. I wanted to move to a smaller community. " i So Lee came to Mt. Pleasant with his young family and began working on. the Mt. Pleasant police force. After 20 years; he still calls the town ' home. He ' retired from the Mt. Pleasant police force in December and also retired from the National Guard after 17 years, including serving in Desert Storm. He is still connected to the police force, working shifts to "fill in holes" when someone is on vacation or ill. He also keeps busy working for the Sanpete difficult part." County Sheriffs Office and for What has he loved most about Intermountain Health Cares being a Mt. Pleasant police offihome medical service. Lee has learned much about cer for 20 years? Helping people. "When people call the Mt. Pleasant in the past 20 police, years, for starters, he discovered his they are not calling at the best time in their life," he great-gresays. John grandfather, "It is always at a time when Ivie, was one of the citys origithings are not going well for nal founders. "I didnt know that until after I them. You go and see them, and moved here. Someone in my when you leave, things are usualfamily called me up and said I ly better than when you arrived, should go look at the monument and that is a good feeling. Knowon Main Street, that my relative ing you did something that helped is always nice." , is a graduate of Olympus High School. He received his bachelor of science and master of education degrees from Westminster College of Salt Lake City and an educational specialist degree in educational leadership from Brigham Young University. He has served as a coordinator of community and adult education in numerous schools throughout the Granite School District. He has served as principal in both elementary and junior high schools the throughout Granite School District including Hartvigsen School, for disabled children, and the Hilda B. Jones Center, a vocational training center of handicapped students. He was appointed as principal of Olympus High School in July of Paul O. Hansen 1998. He is the son of former FounSANDY Paul O. Hansen, tain Green residents, Pat and former Fountain Green resident,, Oniel Hansen. Hansen and his was recently selected by'PTA wife, Kathy, live in Sandy and Region V of the Granite School are the parents of three children. District as Outstanding He attributes much of his dedicaHigh School Principal for the 1999 tion and love of education to his school year. former Fountain Green ElementaHansen has been with Granite ry School principal and teacher, School District for 25 years. He the late Joseph R. Christiansen. One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe It is seldom very hard to one s duty when one know s w h it is, but it is often exceeding difficult to find this out. Samuel Butler North Sanpete High School Fees for 1999-200School Year 0 Students and parents are responsible for damages or loss of textbooks, library books and other school equipment. A student must plan to furnish hisher own musical instrument and other personal equipment for music program. Required Fees: General Schoo Fee (includes book fee up to $20 refund) NSSA Identification card, activity privileges Instrument Rental Payment due August 31, 1999 Registration changes, student requested Calculator Rental ($15 refund if returned in good condition) $5.00 Keyboarding Science Lab Fee $ 1 0.00 Art Fee $10.00 Sewing or Shop Projects Foud Lab Fee . Painting & Studio Actual Cost (School retains projects if waiver is used) Participation Fees: Football Cross Country Wrestling Baseball Golf perfect Ashley Bowman, daughter ofNathanieland LeisaToHmaand Raider Larsen, son of Casey and Jodi Larsen, placed second and third, respectively in the Sanpete County Farm Bureau essay - The heme of the contSt gra.de was, What farmers can do ldivkionand Larsen are students at Mt. Pleasant you and me." Bowman Elementary HELP WANTED m The Central Utah Public Health Department is hiring a Registered Nurse to work 75 time? in our South Sanpete County office. This position includes full Locked entry system Laundry facilities Call for details and income benefits. Please contact Russel W. Anderson at (435) 1 ext. 20 during business hours. Closing date: June 11,1 999 or when fi'hd. We are an 896-545- eligibility 5 selected as principal of year at I one-bedroo- Active senior living Off street parking (800)897-370- T was one of the first settlers," he says. "It gave me a family tie to the place. " Lee has lots of other ties to Mt. Pleasant. His children, Jenny, J.D., Jed, and Jessica all grew up here and attended or still attends Sanpete County schools. Lee has also watched the city change over the years, and he knows all its strengths and weaknesses. Some of the problems plaguing the area are the same as they were two decades ago, from people letting their dogs run free and not obeying leash laws to kids hanging out on Main Street. "Ive really enjoyed working with the kids," Lee says, "over the years, they just keep doing the same things theyve always done, hanging out downtown on Saturday night and dragging Main Street. The biggest share of them are really good kids." But there are some problems today that were not as prevalent as 20 years ago, such as in- creased domestic problems and drug use. "The drugs of choice are changing, they are a little harder and there easier to get and kids are trying them at a younger age," Lee says. What has been the hardest of his job? Lee says the answerpart is the same today as it was when he joined the force: traffic accidents involving children. "They are so innocent, it is hard to deal with it, it has always been the most Paul Hansen Cheerleaders Team Drill Team Drill M..W will) i wain iiici I AJCI a JJICdac IIUlC. Personal items mist be purchased by individuals and cannot be taken out of cheerleader or drill team accounts. Cheerleader costs must not exceed $400.00 per girl. Team costs must not exceed $450.00 per girl. Camps for cheerleaders and drill team members are not included in cost. Drivers Education $45.00 Club and Organization Fees: Drill apartments 1 Editors note: This is the first in an occasional series by the Sanpete County Heritage council featuring individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Sanpete County. MT. PLEASAN- T- Randy Lee Senior mens quartet with Cade Church, Scott Osmond, Ikaika Uperessa and Devon Sheppherd won kudos for their harmony at the North Sanpete High School the end of the during jear talent show. Brothers Adam and Erin peterson won first place for a piano duet. Disillusions, featuring Randy Davis and Darin Iveson 30(1 Jhn Oldrojd drums were given Best Band AwarcT Soccer Affordable Senior living Opening June 99 - Mt. Pleasant 1 Retired officer discovers MP connection Truth is generally the best vindication against slander. -- Abraham Lincoln Free Toll shop, since Brittanie Kellet, dance; Osmer Beck, fine arts; James Roberts, technology education; Marci Earl, family and consumer science; Kaylin Blackburn, ers and technology; andcomputBrian Watson, business and marketing www.ctearybuikJing com maMcatam Sanpetes most wanted apprehended as we go north to its no great hardship. "Fairness, good citizenship, without any nasty activities, an outlandish statement boldly set' MANTI-- - One of Sanpetes apart on the front page of the local newspaper by the city counmost wanted, David A. Searle, cil. 29, Mt. Pleasant, was apprehendI dont expect the average ed by officers in Spring City citizen knows much of what went without incident on May 28, on in this unhappy struggle; but I according to a Sanpete County can assure you, from being in the Sheriffs Department press rethick of the fray, that all is not lease. well in Sanpete County. It was Officers from Sanpete County not a fair fight. Sheriff s Department, Utah HighThe above-quote- d statement way Patrol, Mt. Pleasant City was calculated to imply to the and Spring City were all involved in the arrest of Searle who was public that the city council might wanted for assault and abscondexpect such behavior from when in fact they ing supervision. and other It was reported that Searle were themselves guilty of unfairness, was booked into the Juab County abominable citizenship and use of Jail. "nasty activities." As Larry Nielson said way back in August, "Weve been conned." The first successful American You bet we have, and how easy glass factory was established in it was for a few unprincipled New Jersey in 1739. individuals to take advantage of our trust and innocence. Nail manufacturers in the ' Sherron Andreasen U.S. make nearly 300 kinds of nails. Ephraim Wal-Ma- rt Can-general- Payson (801) June 2, 1999 - The Pyramid - Page Three equal HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Equal Opportunity Employer. Summer Band Drama Club FBLA Club Spanish Club French Club Snow Riders Club $20.00 $10.00 $15.00 $10.00 School PlayMusical FHA membership dues T echnology Student Asoc. National Honor Society $3.00 $5.00 FFA membership dues FFFA National Convention Optional Fees: Yearbook (sales deadline & no refunds after Nov. 10, 1999) (sales tax included) Class Rings Jacket company quote Letterman Jacket company quote GAA Jacket Concurrent College Enrollmen Classes: Student's must purchase books and pay a to each college. 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