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Show Page Two - The Pyramid - September 11, 2003 2EIXFS3E303ES Merrill Ogden Sjfi.rr:F3s:,,3P,3Ei Sanpete stick-u- p Whats our Sanpete world coming to? A bank robbery? Come on. That doesnt happen here. This is Sanpete, not Salt Lake or L.A. Before I say anything that is deliberately making light of or which may be construed as making light of anything associated with the bank robbery, let me say that it was a serious episode. I know that the employees involved from the Bank of Ephraim were shaken terribly and probably will never be quite the same again. It was something that shouldnt have hap- pened. Unless it happens to you, you just dont understand the feelings involved. Ive never personally had anyone point a gun at me and threaten me. thats true, unless Well, you count the time when that big, mean kid threatened and then actually did shoot me a time or two with a BB gun when I was about 10 years old. I knew I wasnt going to die from a BB gun shot, but it was still scary. I had been hearing about BB guns "putting eyes out" all my short life. I heard years ago that my BB gun bully had become an accountant in Salt Lake or some place. Serves him right. I can picture him in his office now. I see him wearing horn-rimme- d glasses, a pocket protector loaded with pens and pencils, IRS manuals all over the place AND a Daisy BB Air Rifle mounted on the wall behind him, Im suddenly wondering if he has a yellowish 4 wheeler. Think of that. The bank robbery "get-awa- y car" was a Only in Sanpete. And, of course, with the hunts having started, theres more Sanpete than you around can shake a stick at. It was a modern day version of an old west bank "stick-up.- " In this scenario the equals the fast horse. The helmet and sunglasses equals the triangle folded kerchief over the face. The gun equals well-t- he gun. As of this writing, I havent heard of any significant progress in solving the case. It appears that the bandit made a clean getthe-um- mm, away. Short of a capture and recovery, the best we can hope for is that the robber spends the money in Sanpete so we can at least collect sales tax from the stolen loot. We can also hope that the outlaw gets a case of bad conscience. But that probably wont happen until after the money is spent and he takes the time to think about things in clearer light. We can hope that he ends up feeling miserable. Believing that might make us feel a little better, whether its true or not. As a kid, I stole a candy bar from Alvins I Market in Richfield. didnt feel miserable about it until after I ate the candy bar. (It was a Three MusI keteers, believe) A day or two later, when I had money, I went back to the little grocery store. When the clerk wasnt looking, I hurried and put a nickel or dime on the counter where it could be found. I didnt have the guts to apologize or say anything, but I made my restitution. I did it all by myself, my own way, and felt better for having done it. I know candy bars and thousands of dollars are two different things, But, wouldnt it be nice and remarkable if the Bank of Ephraim received an anonymous delivery of restored money? Thats too much to hope I know. to think that our bank robber was not a Sanpete person. I heard was that the stolen from an Ephraim I choose resident. not I know that Sanpete is a perfect Shangri-L- a perfect populated with people. (I scan the booking report each week.) However, I believe that Sanpeters are a cut above the world at large when it comes to honesty. (By the way, I just heard that the FBI ranks Provo, Utah as the second most crime free city in America, behind Fargo, ND.) Unfortunately, there are those who would exploit us and take advantage of our enviable here lifestyle where keys often remain in ignitions of vehicles and we dont live behind gates in a paranoid "fortress mentality." Lets hope that this high profile robbery was an aberration and not a portent of a trend beginning. If Sanpete starts experiencing an upturn in crime, I know that there are plenty of people who will step forward to have badges pinned on them when the posse is formed. In the meantime, keep watch on your neighborhoods. Use common sense with the security of your property. And, dont steal any candy bars itll only make you feel mis- erable... Merrill $ $ 9C Advertising, on average, fills about 60 percent of the space in U.S. newspapers. IngMt'i The best way to win an argument is to start by being in the right. Hailsham $$ $$ $ Leading Nawipngar The greatest masterpiece in literature is only a dictionary out of order. THE PyRRHlID 365-58- (USPS 0) Cocteau Published Weekly at Ml. Pleasant Everything comes to him who waits, except a loaned book. Utah, 84647 49 West Main Street Telephone: FAX: Kirk Hubbard (435)462-213- 4 462-245- 9 pyramidavpro.com Publisher Parkinson Any idiot can face a crisis. Its the day to day living that wears you out. Chekhov Managing Editor (beryl Brewer tvelyn Chlarson Office DeAnn Houghton Office SUBSCRIPTION RATES A man can stand anything but a days. Goethe (In Advance) $20 per year-5per copy $23 per year outside Sanpete 0( County The acquiring of culture is the developing of an avid hunger for knowledge and beauty. Bennett CORRESPONDENTS lerbara Gordon 436-876- 0 lenton Petersen Doug Johnson succession of ordinary 9 NSHS Sports ley LaFollette 462-216- 1 Send change of address to The ndd,49 West Main Street,Mt. Pleasant, UT 7. Periodical postage paid at Mt. Pleasant, The only way you can truly control how youre seen is by being honest all the and additional mailing offices. report MANTI Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: Sept. 4 Allen Garrett Fox, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of possession of metham-phetamin- e, open container, possession of alcohol by a minor, and a no bad warrant out of Utah County Justice Department. Bail was set at $5,560. Wallis Jarid Clark, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Utah Highway Patrol on charges of possession of methamphet-amindriving on revocation and driving under the influence (DUI) metobalite. Bail was set at $9,410. e, Fairview crime continues wave readies Sanpete for elections SANPETE COUNTY-O- ct. 7 will see Primary Elections in most cities in Sanpete County, prior to the Nov. 4 General Election. Some new faces will join other faces familiar to voters. Some of the cities have candidates who have filed for nominations while three others, Ephraim, Mayfield and Fayette, will hold partisan elections. The Partisan municipalities will not hold a primary, but will nominate their candidates by a political convention on or before Sept. 22, so the party can file the candidates names with the city clerk or recorder. Fairview Fairview has eight people who have filed for the three four-yeterm city council seats. Allan P. Hall; Barrett Allred; Curtis Coates; Johnathan E. Benson; Kristy Jensen; Larry R. Hansen; Lloyd D. Bright; and Peggy K. Johnson. Fountain Green Fountain Green has two seats up for election. Incumbents Dean Peckham and Mary Gilgen are seeking with Hal Anderson also running. Spring City In Spring City, there are ar incumbents running unopposed for city council seats. Gary Parnell for to a four-yeseat; Allred Tom and Mickel Boyd both running for seats. for two-yethree ar ar Sterling Sterling has three candidates running for two four-ye- ar seats on the city council. Devin D. Blood; Marilyn Lyon; and Jeff Rasmussen. Wales Wales has two four-yeseats on the town council ar SALT LAKE CIT- Y- Fire restrictions in place throughout much of the state have been rescinded as of Sept. 4. Recent weather patterns have reduced the threat of wildland fire, so fire officials are rescinding fire restrictions statewide with the exception of the northwestern area that includes Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, Box Elder, Weber, Cache, Rich, Davis and Morgan counties. In these areas where fire restrictions remain in effect, the following activities are prohibited on state, federal and private lands: open fires of any kind, except in facilities provided for them in improved campgrounds, picnic areas, or permanently improved places of habita- Hanks Except for an occasional heart attack I feel as young as I ever did. campgrounds. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, camp trailer, building, or devel time. At a time when we have such a crime wave, the city fathers have deemed it necessary to cut the law enforcement in half. We, the citizens need to pick up the slack and report any suspicious acts to the local law enforcement Dear Editor: During the past few years there have been numerous acts of vandalism and break-inbut the severity and frequency is rising expedientls, Incumbent Dee munds in running for Ed- open. y- with Christine Rowlett and Teri Anderson seeking election. On Sunday Aug. night, agency. There has also been a private perpetual reward fund set up at the Fairview Branch of Far West Bank to reward any citizen who assists in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these acts of vandalism and break-inIt is past time the news media start doing their civic job also by reporting what is going on so the citizens may prepare and take the necessary actions to protect their property and themselves. Actions such as: Locking your windows and doors at night and whenever you leave home. Dont leave your keys in your car. Let your neighbors know if you are going to leave for several days so they will be able to watch your home. Richard Prue, Fairview 24, several car windows were smashed, the reason, Gunnison as the simple vandalism, Gunnison has the mayor contents were untouched. office open along with three A truck was stolen when four-yecouncil seats. Two the owner left the keys in the incumbent council members, truck. Homes are broken Scott R. Hermansen, who is into, some while the occucurrently serving as acting pants were at home and mayor; and Lori Nay are asleep. running for mayor. Rodney The contents were strewn Taylor is the only incumbent around and the vandalism council member running for exceeds the price of the theft. with Wendy Fairview City Building Higham; Larry K. Jensen; was broken into and in exMark Pickett; Steven Bu- cess of $15,000 damage was chanan; Larry N. Caldwell; done. Two juveniles were Johnny Goble; and Robert caught and fined $500 each. Judd looking to win a council What about the other $14,0-00- ? seat. The citizens will pay this Manti tab. Manti has 10 candidates Who is picking up the tab for the other vandalism? You running for three four-yecity council seats. Incumbent do! It is past time for the Alan Justesen is seeking parents, grandparents, neighKaren Buchanan; bors and friends to open their Mitch eyes and mouths. Karen Christensen; Jenkins; Diane Keeler; Larry Lund; Linda Smalley; Vaun Mickelsen; Wendell Thayne and Jason Vernon are seekar s. ar Powerlines reap danger ing a first term seat. Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant has three council seats available. Declaration of candidacy have been filed by the following persons: Sandra S. Bigler; and Monte R. Bona, both incumbents; Darin J. Christensen; Ann Deuel; Mark L. Robison; and Barbara Taylor. Write-i- n candidates must file with their city recorder by Monday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. Absentee ballot applications may be filed in person, by mail or fax with the city recorder before Oct. 15 to allow for ballot mailing and return mailing time. four-ye- ar NAP- S- Trees can provide shade, beauty and fresh air around your home, but they can also be dangerous if planted too close to electrical For that reason, ESFI and APPA recommend that only trees naturally should be planted under or near overhead utility wires. low-growi- power lines. The experts at the Electrical Safety Foundation International and (ESFI) To prevent trees from interfering with power lines, ESFI recommends that call on their electric a tree trimming or utility professional to prune even questionable tree limbs. the home-owne- American Public Power Association (APPA) say power outages can occur and electric shock dangerous hazards can develop if tree limbs touch electric wires or if branches fall on the utility rs trees near Trimming power lines can, itself, be very dangerous and should be handled only by trained professionals. Also, tell your children line. "Trees can also hinder utility repair work and recognition of a hazard," warned ESFI executive director Michael G. Clendenin. not to climb trees that are close to power lines. Officials relax Market news fire restrictions tion. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane are allowed outside designated POSTMASTER: UT Booking oped recreation site, or while in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared to mineral soil. Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition, or other pyrotechnic device. "Although recent storm activity allows us to relax fire restrictions in some areas, the fire danger remains very real," said State Forester Joel Frandsen. "Wed like to remind everyone to enjoy their outdoor experience but to continue to use extreme caution in all activities." Fire restriction orders for northern Utah remain in effect until rescinded and do not apply to incorporated cities and towns. For the latest in information go to w w w . utahfireinfo . gov . fire-relat- Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction Aug. 26 are as follows: Receipts: 854; last week: 952; last year: 1,286. Feeder steers: mixed, wts under 650 lbs 3.00-4.0- 0 lower; instances 10.00 lower; wts over 650 lbs mostly steady; feeder heifers: mixed wts under 600 lbs 3.00 lower, instances 10.00 lower; wts over 600 lbs steady. Holstein steers: mixed but mostly steady. Slaughter cows: 1.00-2.0- 0 higher; slaugher bulls: 2.00-3.0- 0 higher. Feeder steers: medium and large frame 1: 200-25- 0 lbs 124.00-133.0250-30- 0 300-35- 0 lbs 100.50-119.0lbs 104.00-116.0350-40- 0 400-45- 0 lbs 91.00-107.0lbs 96.00-107.5450-50- 0 450-50- 0 lbs 96.50-107.5lbs 96.50-107.5500-55- 0 550-60- 0 lbs 91 lbs 86.00-98.0600-65- 0 650-70- 0 lbs 91.00-102.5700-7-5- 0 lbs 85.00-95.0750-80- 0 lbs 92.00-93.9800-85- 0 lbs 91.00-92.5lbs 82.50-88.5850-90- 0 900-95- 0 lbs 76.00-88.0lbs scarce; 950-100- 0 scarce. Holstein steers: large frame 2: baby bulls: scarce 200-30- 0 300-50- 0 lbs 63.00-80.5500-70- 0 lbs 70.00-87.5700-90- 0 lbs 74.25-86.5900-110- 0 lbs 57.00-74.0lbs 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; .00-102.5- 0; 0; 0; 0; 5; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 51.50-73.0- 0. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 100.00-121.0- 250-30- 0; 97.00-107.0- 0; 85.50-98.5- 0; 350-40450-50550-60- 0 lbs lbs scarce; 900-95- 0 lbs 650-70- 87.25-90.5800-85- 0 lbs 0 lbs 0 lbs lbs 0 85.75-92.5- 87.00-114.094.50-102.5- 97.00-95.0- lbs scarce; 74.50-77.2- 500-55600-65- 700-75- 0 5; 0 0; 0; 0; 85.75-92.2- 200-25- 0 400-45- 0 0; 750-80- 5; 0 lbs 73.75-82.0lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 0 0' Stock cows: medium and large frame 1: scarce Slaughter cows: boning utility breaking utility commercial: scarce; cutter and low dressing utility 0 Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1: lbs 0 lbs individual high dressing 0 64.00; yield grade 2: lbs scarce; 0 lbs 5 scarce; feeder bulls: lbs 46.00-69.03: 36.75-47.2- 37.25-46.0- 0; 5; 5. 1000-150- is the 87.50-9-6.5- 88.50-93.5- 0; 40.50-66.5- 0. 22.00-36.7- What kills a skunk publicity it gives itself. Lincoln lbs lbs lbs 0 300-35- lbs 0 lbs 0 lbs 850-90- 950-100- 0 5; 1: 0; 1500-241- 53.25-62.0- 50.00-5-7.7- 0, 1000-150- 1500-200- 825-114- 0. 5, |