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Show Thursday, April 22, 2004 PYRAMID THE 2 Cim INSIDE By Merrill Ogden SANPETE Commissioner Thanks Sanpete County Irrigation Fun Dear Editor: First of all I would like to be the first to publicly congratulate Mark Anderson for his huge victory and selection as the sole Republican candidate for Sanpete County Commissioner and pledge my full support behind him through the November General Election. Secondly, I would like to thank Max Call and Bridget Olson for having nominated me as a candidate at the convention and a special thanks to those delegates who stood behind me with their votes. I would also like to thank all of the delegates who stood for Mark. You spoke your voice and it was heard loud and clear and that is what makes this a great nation, one that our forefathers laid their lives down for. Now I would like to share my thoughts with you about this most crucial state convention which is up and coming. I hear rumblings throughout the county that many are not supporting Senator Leonard Blackham of Moroni, mostly because you feel he has not been As an educator myself, I will tell you that I understand why he in some cases had to vote in a manner that appeared to be At the state and national levels in the political arena you have to learn to pick your battles and you have to give to get. Let me just explain three critical things that Senator Black-hahas done for our county. First; he pushed legislation which created a special defease fund helping us to have monies for criminal prosecutions at the m Senator Blackham serves in the most powerful position in the Senate as the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Now to another key race, that of Congressman Cannon. I have worked very closely with him over that past three plus years. 1 have been to Washington on three occasions and in all three cases, without an appointment, he took time to see me. On one occasion he actually missed his weekend flight home in order, to spend time with my family and me discussing the issues of Sanpete County. In the case of our other representatives in Washington, I always, had to have an appointment and I always had to visit with their aides, not the Congressman themselves. Cannon's local representative, Peggy Harris, is always available to us and has always quickly responded to our beckoned call. She has been a key asset to us in the roads, grazing, and water issues. Cannon is truly in a key position to help us actually move ahead in the Narrows project; a battle which Sanpete has been fighting for over (i2 years. All of the cards in the deck are aligned for a key victory in this most vital issue. Again, I have nothing against the other candidates, but to lose his seniority and the respect he has earned in the I louse will be devastating to our county. I 'm sure the other candidates would serve us well, but it will take them years to gain the trust and respect that we currentlyhave there now. In closing, I would truly ex Gunnison Prison. Most people don't realize that if an inmate attacks and kills another inmate there, our county picks up the tab for prosecution which could cost millions of dollars. As a county we pay a minimal amount each year in the fund and the state backs us and will cover the excess costs in such a case. Next, Senator Blackham played a key role in the funding of the new Eccles Performing Arts Center, by far the nicest facility ever built in Sanpete County; one where the arts will be enjoyed by hundreds of thousand of people for years to come. Finally, this past session, he pushed legislation which our passed, that county from a Class 3 back to a Class 4 county. This was vital to our local budget. The classification took place in the year 2000 when we exceeded 18,000 people. He pushed the population limit up to 35,000 people giving us a few more years in the lower classification. In laymen terms this allows us to spend general fund tax dollars on law enforcement, where as in the Class 3 status we were only allowed to pay for law enforcement and a few other services solelyour county which didn't even come close to covering those costs, especially when over 70 percent of our law enforcement services are spent within incorporated cities. I am not saying that Representative Darren Peterson is not a good man, it is just that it will take him six to 10 years in office to earn the respect, status and leadership roles that Senator Blackham currently has. Fifty students inducted into Minimi Honor Society Booking report MANT- I- Activities on the Sanpete County booking report are as follows: April 13 Antonio Zamudio, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) on charges of driving on suspension or revocation, carrying a concealed weapon and two counts possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $10,855. Daniel Jay Jewkes, South Jordan, was arrested in Ephraim by the Ephraim Police Department on South Jordan, Murray, and Salt Lake City Justice Court Warrants. Bail was set at $4,205. April 14 Jose Juan Vazquez, Chester, was arrested on North Duck Springs Road by the UHP on charges of reckless driving, hit and run, no valid drivers license, no insurance and driving under the influence (DUI). Bail was set at $2,885. Tim Holden, Fairview, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Department on the charge of violation of a protective order. Booked and released for court. MT. PLEASANT- - North Sanpete I ligh School inducted 50 students April 12 into the North Sanpete High School Chapter of the National Honor Society in the school auditorium. The National Honor Society recognizes students for their academic skills, leadership qualities, character and service activities. Students who have a cumulative 3.5 GPA are encouraged to apply for membership. A faculty committee reviews the applications and students accepted are inducted into the organization. Honor Society members participate in various service and social activities during the school year. The induction was under the direction of the 2003-0officers: Tonya Anderson, president; Jamie Earl, Carl Crosland, secretary; Aaron Bench, treasurer; and Amy Washburn, parliamentarian. Students inducted were: Tyson Jarrett, Sarah Lummus, Brett Tyrell Madsen, Torrie Munk, Ashley Taylor, Amanda Bronson, Bryce Carr, Robert Johnson, llyrum James Everitt and Lindsay Larsen. Andrea April 16 Allen Paul Stevens, Fairview, in Fairview by the Fairview Police Department on a Sixth District Court Warrant. Bail was set at $5,000. was arrested April 17 Albert Edason Shoemaker, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of escape, forgery, fraud and a Sixth District Justice Court Warrant. Bail was set at $25,555. Johnathan Brant Sorensen, Fairview, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on charges of forgery and theft. Bail was set at $5,555. t; April 18 The Pyramid 49 West Main Mt. hort our state delegates to carefully consider my words before going to the state convention on May 8, and would ask every citizen in Sanpete County to find out who your state delegates are and make sure we do not move backwards or slow down. Even though the people have spoken in regards to me, I hope that you will pay attention and follow my last bit of council. I would like to say thank you to all those who elected me into office four years ago giving me this wonderful opportunity to serve you. I have been the benefactor of this opportunity. Having had the opportunity to serve with the Honorable Bruce Blackham, Eddie Cox, and most recently, Claudia Jarrett, I have been blessed. I consider each one a dear friend. I will forever remember the challenges we have faced and the battles we fought in behalf of the citizens of this great county. I will miss working with you. I hope Sanpete realizes what great individuals and leaders they are. I am forever grateful for what I have learned, especially from Bruce; "listen first, think second, and then speak". I hope I can further develop that quality for myself. Finally, I pledge my service for these last eight months of my term and promise to further promote our economic development along with all of the other tough issues facing our county. I have never been a quitter and I will work right up to the midnight hour. Thank you Sanpete. God Bless America and God Bless Sanpete County. Greg Dettinger Sanpete County Commissioner Tammy Kay Biddle, Ephraim, was arrested in Ephraim by the Epliraim Police Department on the charge of possession of methamphetamine. Bail was set at $5,000. Pleasant, UT 84647 Peel, Jenna Sunderland, Adri- ana Vandenhazel, Morgan Bartholomew, Jordan Lee Blackham, Colton Lamont Blackham, Rebecca Boekweg, Elizabeth Gail Brady and Destiny L. Carter. Jayci Christensen, Ashley Nicole Cheney, Katrina Christensen, Tyson Church, Lacey Collard, Adam Coombs, Chad DeMill, Kyle Draper, Maloree Dyches, Whitney Kay Ericksen and Kacie Farley. Stephanie Flinders, Cameron Fowler, Kendall Fowler, Toni Garlick, Shantell Iloldaway, Trevlyn Jakins, K.C. Kiesel, Ally Marie Lusk, Brian Miller and Sarah Peel. Kyle Noorlander, Jana Perry, Seth Poulson, Spencer Poul-soAnna Reese, Benjamin Russel, Alyssa Sanders, Ashlee Stewart, Jenna Washburn and Travis White. Officers for the 200485 school year were installed: Alesha Jacobson, president; Bryce Karen Cox, Carr, secretary; Hyrum James Everitt, treasurer; and Kacie Farley, parliamentarian. The program featured speeches by the outgoing officers and Principal Lummus with accompanist Roy Ellefsen. n, vice-preside- on edition of The Daily Herald The word "theater" comes from the Greek word Theatron, meaning "a place for seeing." Market News o Pulitzer, Inc Newspaper Subscriptions and ft Delivery Service News and Advertising Fax pyromidavpro.com USPS No. 365-58- 0 Published Thursdays by Pulitzer Newspapers, Inc, 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Periodical postage paid Mt. Pleasant UT 84647. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 49 West Main, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Salina Producers Livestock Auction April 13 are as follows: Receipts: 1,172; last week: 1,363; last year: 1,645. Feeder lbs weak to 1.00 steers: mixed wts under 400 lbs and 600-75- 0 lbs wts 5.00-6.0- 0 lower; 400-60- 0 lower; wts over 750 lbs 1.00- 2.00 higher; Holstein steers: mixed but mostly 3.004.00 higher on improved offerings. Feeder heifer s: mixed hut mostly 1.00- 2.00 higher, except wts under 350 lbs and 450-500 lbs lower; instances 6.00-8.0- 0 lower; slaughter cows: 1.00-2.0- 0 higher; slaughter bulls: 1.00-2.0- 0 higher. 200-25- 0 Feeder steers: medium and large frame lbs lbs 123.00-148.0300350 lbs scarce; 250-30350400 lbs 114.00-131.0pkg 358 lbs 137.00; 400450 lbs 108.50-125.0450-50- 0 500-55- 0 lbs 101.00-116.5lbs 550-60- 0 600-65650-70- 0 lbs lbs 700-75- 0 lbs lbs 84.00-93.5lbs 750800 lbs 83.0088.50; 800850 lbs 83.5087.50; 850-90- 0 0 lbs 77.7383.50; lbs 75.5082.75. scarce; 900-95- 0 Holstein steers: large frame 3: baby bulls: scarce; 200-30- 0 300-50- 0 500-70- 0 lbs 96.00-98.5lbs lbs 71.00-90.5700-90- 0 lbs 70.7580.25; 900--1 100 lbs 53.50-77.0200-25- 0 lbs Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 300-35- 0 126.00-131.0117.00-119.0lbs lbs 0 250300 scarce; 450-50lbs lbs 101.50-120.0400450 lbs 105.50-117.0500-55- 0 lbs 550800 lbs 650-70700-75- 0 lbs 84.50-96.2lbs 600850 lbs 86.50-99.0lbs 800850 750800 84.2589.00; 81.5087.50; lbs 75.00-81.7lbs 84.0084.50; 850-90- 0 lbs 75.5084.25; 900-95- 0 0 lbs 73.00-74.5Heiferettes: 44.2570.00. Stock cows: medium and large frame 1: few older pairs 710.00-1- , 050.00pr; few bred cows Slaughter cows: boning utility 13 43.50-57.2breaking utilicommercial: scarce. Cutter and low dressing ty 46.50-53.9utility 37.2545.00. lbs 54.5084.00; Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1: 1000-150- 0 5 lbs 61.2570.00; yield grade 2: 1000-150lbs scarce; 0 lbs 54.2580.75. lbs 52,00-75.00 Feeder bulls: 1.00-2.0- Audit Bureau of Circulations NEWSTAND PRICES water. When I was working on the family farm as a young man, irrigation procedures were quite primitive. I must have been quite a sight straddling a ditch with a three-foo- t stream of water running in it. With a flashlight clenched in my teeth, I would attempt to create a dam with an old paper beet pulp bag, a two by four and grassy sod clumps from the edge of the ditch. It would get frustrating. Young people growing up on farms today with sprinkling systems just don't know' the joys of the flood irrigation system. Dealing with the go pher holes alone could drive a person to the loony bin. I would always have to be on the lookout for snakes. Polecat paranoia also ran high on the late night water schedule. I imagine Sanpete farm irrigators are still having unfortunate encounters with skunks under the pale moonlight as they change the water. Someone told me that tomato juice is the cure for skunk stink. As I recall, I once went through two or three remedies for being the object of a skunk spraying. I ended up burying my clothes in the ground and scrubbing myself raw otherwise. There were a couple of redeeming factors of irrigating. One was that I got to drive my dad's beat-u- p Honda motorbike. The other bonus was that I sometimes would catch a couple out "parking." These people evidently felt that our little farm road was Lover's Lane. It was fun to watch them scramble, but I generally didn't bother them other than with my presence. I had irrigation matters on my mind. Now the only irrigating I do is in my own backyard. When I drive by the sprinklers on the fields of Sanpete I say to myself, "Farmers Merrill have all the fun." Central Utah Regional History Fair EPHRAIM- - The Central Utah Regional History Fair was held April 2 at Snow College. Students from Sanpete and Juab counties in grades four through 12 presented history research projects, competing for the opportunity to advance to the state contest. Winners were announced at an awards ceremony at the close of the day. This year students were encouraged to address the theme "Exploration, Encounter and Exchange in History." They looked at topics such as explorers and expeditions, scientific discovery and cultural exchange. Students competed according to their age group in four different categories: historical papers, exhibits, performances and documentary media. The Centra Utah Regional History Fair was presented by the Utah History Fair and Snow College. The Utah History Fair is a program of the Mountain West Center for Regional Studies at Utah State University and is funded by the Utah Division of State History and the Utah Humanities Council. In the documentary category, junior division, first place went to Nathan Bench, Ted Giblette, Kamron King and Teejay Clawson from North Sanpete Middle School. Their entry title was "Lewis and Clark"; teacher is Hill. Third place went to Matthew Farley and Erik Johansen, Spring City Elementary. Their entry title was "Moon to Mars". Individual entry in the documentary junior group third place went to Kristal Naylor from Fountain Green Elementary. Her entry title was "Elvis"; teacher was Robin Cox. In the primary individual group, first place went to Kenyon Anderson from Spring City Elementary. His entry title was "Jacques Cousteau"; teacher is Mike Black. Second place went fW J to Levi Landsom from Mt. Pleas-ant Elementary. The title of his entry was "Kung Fu"; teacher is Mrs. Malan. In the junior exhibit group second place went to Teasha Earl, Shaylin Mackey, Amanda Poulson, Danielle Jack-so- n and Tori Cox from North Sanpete Middle School. Their entry was titled "Sacagawea"; teacher is Hill. In the individual exhibit group Scott Bentley from North Sanpete Middle School took second place with an entry titled "The Conquistadors"; teacher is Hill. Third place went to Brittany Black from North Sanpete Middle School. Her entry was titled "Brewers Run"; teacher is Hill. In the primary individual exhibit group, Brittany Boring and Brooke Bailey from Fountain Green Elementary too first place with an entry titled "Lewis and Clark"; teacher is Robyn Cox. Second place went to Brean-n- a Sadler and Charlette Holman from Mt. Pleasant Elementary. Their entry was titled "Women in History"; teacher is Oveson. Tying for second place was Taylor Walker and Carl Peck-hafrom Fountain Green Elementary. Their entry was titled "Lewis and Clark"; teacher is Robyn Cox. Third place went to Klynton Fredrick and Cory Sanderson from Mt. Pleasant Elementary with an entry titled "Hello Operator"; teacher is Rusm sell. In the primary individual group Carlie Brotherson from Mt. Pleasant Elementary took first place with an entry titled "The Pony Express"; teacher is Oveson Second place went to Colby Jorgensen from Mt. Pleasant Elementary. His entry was titled "Chief Joseph"; teacher is Oveson. Alice Boekweg took third place with an entry titled "Helen Keller"; teacher Larsen CoflpukA flouat? i 2: 0 125.00-1.39.0- 0; 0; 0, 0; 98.00-113.5- 0; 95.00-107.0- 87.50-100.5- Member: The greatest skill at cards is to know when to discard. --Baltasar Gracian It's valuable. People fight over it. Mormons have been excommunicated because of disputes over it. It is the lifeblood of our land. You know what I'm talking about: irrigation water. I spent my entire day Saturday working on my lawn sprinkler system which was in need of repair and rerouting. What a chore! It's no wonder plumbers charge what they do. It's a different world now than it used to be for irrigation. Summer days and nights were always dominated by the water turn. Whenever possible I tried to schedule water during the full moon. I hated getting up in the middle of the night to go change the 90.00-105.5- 0 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 950-100- 89.50-101.0- 0; 0; 0; 0. 504 1 1 year - $36.50 (in county) year - $45.50 (out of county) 97.00-109.5- NEWS We welcome news tips. Call 462-2- 1 34 to report a news tip, or if you have a comment or a question. We welcome letters to the editor. All letters must indude the author's name (printed AND signed ond a phone number. We reserve tne right to edit letters for clarity, punctuation, taste and length. Letters are welcome on any topic I 350-40- 0; 0; 0 0; 95.50-105.5- 0; 91.00-103.0- 0; 0 0; 0; 5; 5; 950-100- 0. 560.00-900.00h- d. 5; 0; 1500-226- 0 1500-234- 780-101- 0. Vxca La&kWtoc 3611 1 |