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Show Page Four - The Pyramid - December 11, 2003 Smalley graduates from Air Force basic training Heaps inducted into Tau Beta Pi SPRING Heaps, son CITY-- - Colton Alesia Heaps, Spring City, has been inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, at the U.S. Air force Academy, CO. He is a junior majoring in mechanical engineering. He Kenneth Madsen, son of Blake and Terry Madsen, Fairview; built a sign and cleaned up the Fairview Shooting Range as part of his Eagle Scout project. Kenneth will receive his Eagle Scout Award Sunday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m., in the Fairview Second LDS Ward (Rock Church). of North School. High Sanpete While at the Air Force Academy, Colton has maintained a position on the Deans list for all five of his semesters. He currently holds a position on the top two percent of his class of approximately 1,000 students. Colton recently returned from an LDS mission and will graduate as an officer in the Air Force with a bachelor of science in the spring of is a 1999 graduate District to upgrade computers, approves FFA national trip Colton Heaps 2005. Tau Beta Pi is the second oldest honor society in the nation and represents the highest honor to be obtained Correction by an engineering student. Membership is awarded on the basis of high scholarship and exemplary character. by Benton Peterson MANT- I- The report of the Nov. 19 meeting of the Manti City Council stated that Community Development were City That 40th Reagan, President of the United States, was born in Tampico, Ronald What is an intelligent man? A man who enters with ease and completeness into the spirit of things and the intention of persons, and who arrives at an end by the shortest route. -- Block Grants (CDBG) going toward the Manti Main Street Project. was in error. The Main Street Project will be funded by funds from the Utah Department of Transportation and the CDBG funds, if obtained, will go toward the building of a new fire station. I regret the error and Illinois. apologize for it. Frederic Amid ' Season's Qreeting May the Spirit of the Holidays remind you of the strength of our great nation and its people! RICHARD L. MUSICK Attorney-at-La- w 9 East 00 South, Ephraim 1 (435) u ANTONIO, TX Air Force Reserve Airman First Class Chrisanne Smalley, daughter of Linda and Raymone R. Smalley, Manti, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physi SAN of William and 283-482- 2 or (435) 851-065- 0 by Benton Petersen MT. PLEASAN- T- North School District Sanpete $15,000 recently approved for the purchase of updated computers. Money was provided by the board after School Superintendent Courtney Syme told them the allotment from the state would be "iffy". "The money is not near what it ought to be," Syme reported, and added, "the district is working with the Rural School Association to obtain possible state money." Syme urged the board to provide upgraded computers for school principals so they would be able to analyze students test scores. "Computers last about three to five years and then need to be upgraded," he said. Even though the district is considering the new Apple Platform, Syme said he did not like their service. "Apple customer service is not what it should be," he said. "They have become so big, customer service has almost disappeared." When asked about possible replacement of printers, Syme indicated those the district has are the any that fine and do not need to be Trip to nationals After winning the Utah State Championships, three Future Farmers of America students and their coach will be attending the National Range Judging Program in Oklahoma City, OK. Advisor Kevin Allen told the board that such a trip is a part of their classroom curriculum and is not an extra curricular activity. of the students will be pursuing careers in natural resources and the third will be making a career of ranching," Allen explained. Assistant Superintendent George Bench was concerned about the date of the Nationals being Tuesday, May 4 through Thursday, May 6, since those dates are right in the middle of high school testing. The board approved the trip for the individuals providing the participating students complete their testing before they go. Early retirement In response to Superintendent Courtney Syme urging the board to not approve early retirement benefits for classified employees at last Beck, president of the North Sanpete Classified Employees handed Association, out information to the board on what other districts are doing in Utah. Board member Lai ry Seely asked Beck if it shows how it saves the district money? Becks reply was, "No, it just shows what other districts are doing." The issue has been taken under advisement. Maternity leave The board approved maternity leave for four teachers, however, Superintendent Syme said that Under the No Child Left Behind Act, the parents of the affected students must be notified that the district would be unable to provide "highly for qualified" substitutes them. "Highly qualified" means a teacher or substitute has a degree in the one specific subject that is being taught. Mileage reimbursement Superintendent Syme urged the board to' consider setting up a district policy for employee mileage rei'mburse-ment. At that, Seely asked if there had been any abuses with mileage. Syme replied, "there were some things that had to be sorted out," and suggested such a program should be "evaluated." The issue was tabled for further discussion. Miscellaneous After a brief discussion, the board approved accepting the Gear Up Federal Grant to pay for reading endorsement education for 10 teachers including four in the middle school. The bid from Rodney Brinkerhoff for roof construction at the Middle School for $3,875 was accepted and voted on to give every employee a two bonus in their J? December pay check. Chad Larson was Dyches, Brandon R. Blackham, Danny Brody Dean, Becky b David I accept- ed as the new softball coach. Love, Grandpa Dean Dyches, Raquel Marie i R. Dyches, Water for Sale for well permits 46 Z-Z1- 41 Force. graduated in Smalley from Manti 2001 High School and received an associate degree in 2003 from Snow College in Ephraim. re- months board meeting, Jean "Another Year Older and Better Lookin' find She is Not Even 99 or 100 Yet!" ship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Utah coal report placed. "Two cal training, rifle marksman- SALT LAKE CIT- Y- The Utah Energy Office has released the 2002 report on coal production and distribution. Utah mines produced 25.3 million tons of coal last year, down 6.4 percent from near record production in 2001. For more information on the Utah Coal Report contact Jon Allred on the Energy Hotline at or jonallredutah.gov. The report may also be viewed on the web at Coal prices rose during 2002, but did not offset the loss of foreign export markets and a weak allows mines to go deeper while improving safety. Coal is vital to the national economy, meeting about half of the nation's electricity demand. In Utah, about 95 percent of electric power needs are met by coal. During 2002, more than nine million tons of Utah coal were sent to other states for power production and industry. The 2002 Utah Coal Report is part of a series of reports being prepared by the Utah Energy Office, within the Utah Department of Natural Resources. domestic economy. According to a recent As a result, Utah coalmine revenue is down about survey, nearly nine out of ten $12.6 million, or 2.6 percent people remembered supermarket or food advertisefrom 2001. In addition, coalmine em- ments they had read in the ployment is declining as newspaper in the preceding labor-savin- g technology week. The Carson Clinic office has moved to its new location. We are excited to be able to serve patients in a more accommodating facility. Dr. Carson will be able to provide care in a family-friendl- y environment, along with expanded hours and additional providers. At the present, we are complet- ing construction and are unable to see patients at the office. If you are an established patient of Dr. Carsons and need to be seen, please call our office and we will make appropriate arrangements. Thank you for your patience as we expand to better serve your needs. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the Carson Clinic and Skyline Family Wellness Center |