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Show THE 3 PYRAMID Thursday, May 6, 2004 MP Elementary May regional single adult activities jump rope contest MT. PLEASAN- T- Mt. Pleasant Elementary PTA sponsored a Jump Rope Contest on WinApril 23. The ners were sixth grader Tayna Draper, first place, with 849 jumps; Jessie Jorgensen, second grade, second place with 812 jumps; and third grader Merry Riddle, 609 jumps. Jeri Sumsion and Ralean Sadler from the PTA organized the event. Grade level winners at the contest from the first grade were Kenna Klevin, first place; Angela Sadler, second; and Emma Anderson, place. Second grade winners were Emily Taylor, first place; Taylor Gordon, second; and Kyle Larsen, third. Third grade winners were Quincy Cook, first place; Teisha Proctor, second; and Anna Bentley, third. SANPETE COUNTY- - Area activities for single adults for the month of May are as follows: May 7, temple night, 6:30 p.m. session at the MANTI LDS Tem- All-scho- ol rt 462-030- Mt. Pleasant Elementary Jump Rope Contest winners were sixth grader Tayna Draper, first place, with 849 jumps; Jessie Jorgensen, second grade, second place with 812 jumps; and third grader Merry Riddle, 609 jumps. Snow Commencement The Snow CollegeSecurity and Ephraim Police Department in conjunction with the Salt Lake Sheriff's Department and University of Utah Police Department recently recovered stolen property with the majority of it belonging to college facilities. Snow College Police Chief Bob Wright and Ephraim City Police Chief Ron Rasmussen report that their departments worked closely during the investigation. EPHRAIM- - Snow College recently announced that Larry H. Miller will speak at commencement, May 12, at 10 a.m., in the Activity Center on Snows main campus. The Snow College Board of Trustees will award Miller an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in appreciation of his philanthropy, entrepreneurship and corporate leadership. "We're delighted that Larry Miller has accepted the college's invitation to address our graduating class," stated President Michael Benson. "He has long exemplified both the true American entrepreneurial spirit and also a commitment to bettering the larger community through his service and philanthropy." Miller is widely recognized as the owner of the Utah Jazz National Basketball franchise. He acquired 50 percent of the Jazz in 1985 and became sole owner in 1986. In 1991, Miller built the Delta Center, a 21,000-sea- t arena in downtown Salt Lake City that houses the Jazz and is a popular concert and convention venue. Miller is also known as an entrepreneur whose business acumen was earned in the automotive industry. He worked at car dealerships from 1963 to 1970 in Salt Lake City before moving to Colorado as a parts manager for a network. Four years later he was the and operations manager for the same manager general network of dealerships. In 1979, Miller returned to Salt Lake City to purchase a Toyota dealership and now owns 35 automobile dealerships in six western states. In 1990, the American Import Auto Dealers named him one of the top import dealers in the nation. Millers enterprises extend beyond professional basketball and car dealerships. In 1993, he purchased a television network that broadcasts Utah Jazz and University of Utah basketball games and other programming. Most recently, Miller has developed Jordan Commons - a movie theatre megaplex, restaurant and office complex at the site ofthe old Jordan High School in Sandy. Miller and his 'wife, Gail, contribute generously to higher education, athletics, the arts, childrens issues and more. Three notable contributions during the past year include $1.5 million to the University of Utah for a s Stadium scoreboard, over $1 million for The Gordon B. Hinckley Endowment For British Studies at the University of Utah and over $500,000 to the Childrens Museum of Utah. five-dealersh- Stolen property recovered THE EPHRAIM- Peterson PYRAMID - A combined investigation by the Snow College Security and Ephraim City Police Department has resulted in the recovery of over $20,000 dollars worth of property stolen from Snow College facilities. At least three adults and two juveniles now face charges in the case. A break in the case came on the night of Saturday, May 1, wnen a confidential informant notified police about the stolen property. A search warrant was issued for a residence in Magna, Salt Lake County. Snow College Police Chief Bob Wright and Ephraim City Police Chief Ron Ras- mussen, with the assistance of Salt Lake County sheriff's officers, served the warrant at that Magna residence early Sunday, and recovered some of the stolen items there. Wright and Rasmussen followed leads gathered in Magna, which led them to a computer party at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City; a private residence in the Utah County town of Eagle Mountain; a private residence in Ephraim; and two private homes in Gunnison. Stolen items were recovered at each of these lo- cations after consensual searches. Felony criminal code violations are now being screened with the Sanpete County Attorney's office on three male adults who are either current or former Ephraim residents. Charges are also being Screened on two male juveniles who live in Sanpete County. Chief Wright says that both Snow College's Main Campus and the West Cam 462-030- 462-306- LanyH. Miller to address by Mitch ple. May 9, fireside in the Red LDS Church, Mt. Pleasant, 49 South State Street at 7 p.m., in the Relief Society Room. Enter through the northeast door. May 12, game night at the home of Kolleen Taylor, 179 West 650 North, Ephraim. Follow the road on the south side of Wal-Mato the Bring a treat if you can, come visit and play. For 3 or Paul Hart at information call the hotline at May 14, dance for ages 28 and up, from 8 p.m until 12 a.m., 159 North 400 West, Richfield. Free admission, casual dress, dance in- -' struction, light refreshments. Dances in Richfield are on the second Friday of each month May 16, fireside for single adults, 7 p.m. in Richfield, 159 North 400 West May 19, game night, 7 p.m. at the home of Roberta Griffin, 5 North 200 West, Ephraim. Bring a treat if you can, comd visit and play. For information call May 21, game night at the LDS Church, 159 North 400 West, Richfield, in the Relief Society room on the northeast side of the building. May 23, fireside, 7 p.m. , in the Relief Society Room at 300 South Main Street in Manti. May 26, singles game night, 7 p.m. at the home of Lisa Carmody, 210 East 600 South, Manti. Bring a treat if you can, come visit and play. May 28, potluck dinner and dance at the Spring City LDS Ward 164 South Main Street. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. This is a potluck dinner, bring something to share. The dance will begin by 8:30 p.m., for all single adults ages 21 to 101 from all around the region. Contact Paul Hart, SaturdayMay 29, single adult bowling, 7 p.m., at Jorgensens Lanes, 980 South Main, Richfield. There is a small charge for shoe rental, and per game. Everyone will chip in for pizza afterwards. Bowling will be on the last Saturday each month. 3 for a recorded Call the Sanpete Singles Hotline at calendars schedule of activities. If you would like to receive of events please write to plhartcut.net . Sanpete singles activities http:www.joepuente.comsingles. pus have been plagued with a series of burglaries, thefts, vandalism, ana criminal trespassing over the last six months. Tne latest burglary and theft occurred during the last weekend in April, when two valuable overhead projectors and several sets of speakers were taken. Wright says the majority of the property stolen from college facilities has been re- covered during this investigation. Other items recovered include computers and related equipment; VCRs; and a motorized scooter. Wright and Rasmussen say their departments have worked closely during this investigation, and express appreciation to the Salt Lake County Sheriff's De- of Eartment and University for Department their cooperation. Rice-Eccle- Snow College Snow College, founded in 1888, serves approximately 2,800 students at its Ephraim campus, and approximately 600 students at its Richfield campus. The college provides general education and applied technology programs leading to associate of arts, associate of science, associate of applied science and associate of degrees, and certificates of completion in a number of occupational areas. Once owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, Snow Cola in 1932. became state lege college y Roundtable EPHRAIM-- A Scout roundtable meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 13, in the Ephraim Middle School. All Scout leaders are encouraged to attend. Soapbox Derby MT. PLEASAN- T- The second annual Soap Box Derby will be held right after the Rhubarb Festival's Ugly Truck Parade at noon, Saturday, May 22 on Mt. Pleasants Main Street. Entry forms are available at Mt. Pleasant City Hall, Flix Video, or by calling John McClellan at The race is open to any coaster car as long as it has brakes, is not more than seven feet long, or 40 inches wide so it will fit on the starting ramp. 462-380- Snow jazz combo first at festival EPHRAIM Snow College music students recently returned from the Reno Jazz Festival with confirmation of their considerable jazz talents. Professor Mark Ammons traveled to Reno, NV; on with two jazz enApril sembles and two jazz combos. All four groups received high ratings. Snows number one combo received the first place colr award in the lege combo division. Members of the combo are Mike Larsen, saxophone, Levi Richins, trumpet, Tim Kidder, saxophone, Jason Roberts, drums, Zoltan piano; and Nate OBryant, bass. Several members from the groups were recognized for outstanding musician-shiincluding Felicia May and Mark Dimonds, saxo- 22-2- 5 two-yea- Veg-var- i, HELP WANTED Moroni City will be taking applications for a police officer. One of the qualifications wifi be that heshe must be willing to live in Moroni City. Salary will be negotiable depending upon experience etc. Benefits will also be negotiable. Applications may be picked up at City Hall until May 11, 2004 until 2 p.m. Office hours are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you have questions regarding the position, please feel free to call City Hall at full-ti- 435-436-835- p r ra Bids to operate the food and soft drink concession booth at the Sanpete County Fair, August 2004 are now being accepted. Also, bids for ticket booth personnel are now being accepted. All bid applications can be obtained by contacting Susan Hatch at (435) Bids must be received by 7 p.m., May 24, 2004. 21-2- 8, 9. Moroni City is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. Published in the Pyramid Shopper on May 5, 2004 and in The Pyramid on May 6, 2004. phone, Ruth Belliston, piano, Nate OBryant, bass, Nate Lilly, drums, Jason Roberts, twice - drums;and Zoltan Vegvari. twice - piano. This group can play with anyone and they proved it in Reno, said Mark Ammons, Snows chair of the music department. Music students must put in a lot of practice time and this group does it. Ive seen it in their performances all year. Snows Jazz Ensemble can be heard in concert each semester. Many of the jazz students participate in Club Noyes, a jazz improvisation-a- l night held on many Friday nights throughout the school year. Announcements of Jazz Ensemble concerts and Club Noyes nights are posted in area newspapers and around Snows campus. 835-330- 1. II J 462-030- 462-306- Colon Cancer, the silent killer by Gary Cole, D.O. it doesnt look at the colon and may not mucosa type catch all cancers. The next testof cancer as its name implies often will not have any symptoms ing is flexible sigmoidoscopy, which looks inside the first third for the victim to know that something is coming on. Despite of the colon and needs to be .done every five years. It does this, colon cancer is the third not look at the entire colon. most common cancer to both Another method is called doumen and women and the second ble contrast barium enema and most common cause of cancer is also done every five years. It death in the United States. also does not visualize the colon Early colon cancer has no mucosa. The final method, is symptoms. Later in the disease colonoscopy, which looks at process there may be rectal that entire colon mucosa and bleeding, weight loss, stomach needs to be done generally cramps, fatigue or a change in bowel habits. every 10 years unless there is a What causes colon cancer? polyp noted. The actual cause of any cancer Colonoscopy is considered the is unknown but there are some gold standard by which all other methods for colon cancer interesting facts about colon cancer. Colon cancer is a disscreening are measured. Anyease primarily of Western or in- thing abnormal on any of the dustrialized countries, like other tests will require a America. colonoscopy. So in my opinion Interestingly if a family from the biggest bang for your buck is to go with a colonoscopy. a country with relative low The only drawback to a rates of colon cancer immcolonoscopy is that it is expenigrates to a country with higher sive in comparison to the other rates of colon cancer, the rate of colon cancer in that family screening methods and does rewill mirror that of the country quire sedation for this to be performed. There is a higher risk immigrated to within one generof colon tears following a ation. So there must be somecolonoscopy but these problems thing about the Western life style that promotes this type of are very rare when a capable cancer. physician performs the procedure. The biggest difference is in Colon cancer is a very comthe Western diet, lots of fats, remon type of cancer in Western fined carbohydrates and low in plant fiber. So the obvious thing industrialized countries and can be easily screened for using a for us to do is change our diet to mirror a more Eastern style variety of different methods. You should talk to your doctor diet or less fats, refined carbofind out which method he or fiber. more to and plant hydrates she prefers and then get the Screening for colon cancer should generally begin at age 50 screening done. unless there is a family history Another possible preventative tool may be the use of asof colon cancer, and then pirin on a daily basis. screening should begin earlier. You should then talk to your doctor about when screening is appropriate. In the U.S. about 321,000 comDepending on the type of panies make about a fourth of the screening method chosen will world's manufactured goods. determine how often screening needs to be done. The simplest The Williamette Meteorite type of screening method is the ever found in the U.S. It meafecal occult blood testing which sures about 118 inches long and tests for blood in the stool. This should be done regardless of the weighs about 15 and a half tons. type of other testing that is performed. Mouthbreeding fish hold their It is usually done on a yearly eggs in their mouths during much of the time before hatching. basis. It is however limited by MT. PLEASANT-Th- factor that is OPENING SOON! Cristy L. Meacham, FNP, PhD Family Practice Medicine Sanpete Medical Clinic Phone: 462-SO- UL (7685) Look for us Inside Skyline Pharmacy One West Main Mt. Pleasant i |