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Show 2 PYRAMID THE Thursday, October 21, 2004 COMMENTARY The devil is in the details Dear Editor: Its been said that the devil is in the details. That old adage couldnt be truer for credit card consumers these days. While most consumers shop for a credit card by comparing interest rates, the real costs may be hidden in the fine print. That's because as interest rates have become more competitive, card companies are increasingly using late fees and penalties like universal default to capture are not always a good indicator of what a credit card will truly cost. They need to be careful shoppers. They need to read ana ask about all the fine print, particularly the late fees and penalties, especially penalties like univer- credit.com. Under a universal default policy, some credit card companies automatically hike their customer's rate, sometimes to as high as 30 per- cent, for missing a payment, even if they missed a payment on a different card issued by a different company. That means even if a consumer was never late or missed a payment on a particular credit card, they could still be penalized with a dramatic interest rate hike on the balance due on that card for being late or missing a payment on another card. Consumers need to know sal default. If someone is going to carry a balance on their card from month-to-mont- bcsl Nuts Sports reasons for dont living in a 77,(1 I stayed up Sunday night until the bitter end of the Boston Red SoxNew York Yankees Game four of the ALCS. (For those who know, thats the American League Championship Series. It seems that initials and acronyms have replaced the actual words in much of our smart! town language.) It was nearly 1:30 A.M. in Boston when they finished game. David Ortiz finalplaying the five-holy nit a homer to win it for the Rea Sox. I restrained myself from calling friends who are Boston andor New York fans. Some wives (and husbands) dont like phone calls that late at night. Once again, as the game ended, I found myself asking myself the same question that has plagued me for years. (I wish my self would just leave it alone. ) The question? - Self What is the big attraction of watching ball games? The associated question is, Why do I want to watch a bunch of millionaires play with a ball? ur Dear Editor The best part about living in a small community is our the neighbors! We know every- h, fees and penalties may be one! Our social life used to be more critical than the initial chasing after the ambulances interest rate. If a card has and fire trucks because we knew the victims personally. high fees, a short grace periWe'd stay after the fire od or a universal default polimore revenue. and help clean up truck For more information want to keep and left cy, they may to restore some type about universal default and try shopping for a friendlier of order. Now we sit at home other tricks creditors use, card. And dont forget to and listen to our scanners so check out the Consumers for read the fine print. the trained can do volunteers Darrell Credit Solutions that interest Responsible McKigney, rates, particutheir jobs without running website at www.responsible- - larly low introductory rates. Washington, D.C. into spectators. I've been reminded how lucky we are to have such . Reader supports Initiative I Dear Editor: Utahs population is growing rapidly - another million residents are expected within the next 15 years. This growth is largely due to the combination of Utah's unique beauty, high quality of life, and outstanding recreational opportunities. These valuable qualities are what make Utah so spe cial. However, if this growth is not properly balanced with conservation, it will jeopar- ognize this need for balance through their support fo Initiative 1 on tne Nov. 2 ple. Other places subject to rapid growth learned too late the tangible costs from ig- dize the health of Utah's environment, economy and peo- ballot. I applaud gubernatorial candidates Huntsman and noring conservation oppor- recreation groups that Administration has been pushing the concept of creating a standing army for the United Nations to engage in peace enforcement missions, as Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz stated on April 29. The new plan for creating rec- - $600 million over five years. There was no UN snub, Bush and Kerry both fully support t be IJN. Bliss W. Tew, re- cruiting and training peacekeepers to the tune of over MANT- I- Activities on the charges of intoxication, disorderly conduct and possesThomas Ravell Lott, Provo, sion or use of weapon while was arrested in Fountain under the influence. Bail was Green by the Fountain Green set at $901. Police on two Utah County Oct. 15 Justice Court Warrants. No Jessica Ann Swanson, bail was set. Fairview, was arrested in Oct. 12 Fairview by the Sanpete Juvenile offender, Manti, County Sheriffs Department was arrested in Manti by the on charges of aggravated asSanpete County Sheriffs De- sault and reckless driving. partment on the charge of Bail was set at $5,587. theft. Francisco Orozco, FounOct. 14 tain Green, was arrested in Kelly Jack Shepherd, Man- Moroni by the Fountain ti. was arrested in Manti by Green Police Department on the Sanpete County Sheriffs charges of assault, assault in Department on a Fourth Dis- presence of child, child abuse trict Court Warrant. No bail and threat against life or was set. property. Bail was set at Josh Lee Anderson, Ster- $5,262. ling, was arrested in Moroni Kelli Ann Madsen, Mt. by the Ephraim Police De- Pleasant, was arrested in partment on charges of as- Fairview by the Fairview Posault, possession of a con- lice Department on a Juab trolled substance and posses- County Justice Court Warsion of marijuana. Bail was rant. Bail was set at 1,300. set at $6,544. Branden Lee Vincent, MoCorrina Dee Rigby, Mt. roni, was arrested in Pleasant, was arrested in Mt. Ephraim by the Ephraim PoPleasant by the Mt. Pleasant lice Department on a WarPolice on rant out of Department Sanpete County Justice Court. Bail was set at Oct. 9 port are as follows: Oct. 8 Travis Carbon, Santaquin, was arrested in Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on the charge of of a controlled possession substance. Bail was set at $587. Robert West ley Sargent, Gunnison, was arrested in Gunnison by the Gunnison Police on charges of public Intoxication and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $314. pete County Sheriff's Apartment on charges of auto theft, forgery and possession of tobacco by a minor. pete County Sheriff's Department on charges of auto theft, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 An edition of The Daily Herald Pulitzer Newspaper, Inc. Delivery Service News and forgery, criminal mischief, possession of alcohol by person under Market news Subscriptions and 375-510- burglary, and theft. 21 age re- Sanpete County booking offender, Ephraim, was arrested in Sanpete County by the San- 49 West Main 3 Advertising Fax Prices for Salina Producers Livestock Auction for Oct. are as follows: Receipts: 2,136; last week: 1,839; last year: 2,835. Feeder steers: mixed but mostly 0 higher, instances to 15.00 higher, on wts under 400 lbs. Feeder heifers: mixed but mostly 0 higher, instances higher on light wts. Holstein steers: 0 higher; slaughter cows: 0 lower. lower; slaughter bulls: Feeder steers: medium and large Frame 0 lbs 0 lbs 0 lbs scarce; 350400 lbs 126.00- - 65.00; 400450 lbs 12, pyramidavpro.com 2.00-3.0- USPS No. 365-58- 0 Published Thursdays by Pulitzer Newspapers, Inc., 49 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. Periodical postage paid Pleasant Mt. 84647. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 49 West Main, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. UT 5.00-6.0- 0 3.00-4.0- 0 450-50- 143.00-175.0- lbs 0 lbs lbs 104.00-117.0- 106.00-114.0- 73.00-93.5- 50t year - $45.50 (out of county) 800-85- 90.00-90.7- lbs 94.00-107.0- 78.00-93.0- 124.00-162.5- 0; 108.50-126.0- 0; let- ters must include the author's name (printed AND signed) and a phone number. We reserve the right to edit letters for darity, punctuation, taste and length. Letters are welcome on 88.50-90.5- lbs 0 lbs 750-80- 0 lbs lbs 88.50-97.0- 96.50-104.5- 93.50-109.0- 500-70- 0; 95.50-100.7- 5; 200-30- 0 0; lbs lbs scarce; 78.00-92.5950-100- 5. 0 0 500-55- lbs 0 65.50-78.7- lbs lbs 400450 lbs 0 lbs. lbs 300-35- 0; 700-75- lbs 0 200-25- 2: 600-65- 0 800-85- 0 0; 0 lbs 0 lbs 0 0; 0; 0; 900-95- 0 0; 650-70750-80- 900-110- 0; 100.00-113.0- 0; 85.50-92.5- 106.00-126.0- 550-60- 0 0; 0 lbs 0 lbs baby bulls: scarce; 122.00-148.0- 0; 5; 116.00-147.0- 0; 5; 0 145.00-156.0- 450-50- 0 650-70- We welcome news tips. Call 462-213- 4 to report a news tip, or if you have a comment or a question. We 250-30- 124.00-176.2- 850-90- 0; 300-50- 0; 105.50-126.5- 101.50-115.5- 95.50-111.7- 950-100- 5; 700-90- 0; NEWS I lbs 0 lbs lbs 0 lbs 0 Feeder heifers: medium and large frame 0 lbs 350400 lbs lbs 102.00-116.0- any topic 600-65700-75- 0 139.00- - 157.00; year - $36.50 (in county) welcome letters to the editor. All 500-55- 1.00-128.0- 0; 0; 0; 0; 90.00-106.0- 1 11 300-35- 0; Holstein steers: large frame 3: 0 lbs lbs 0 lbs NEWSTAND PRICES 95.50-114.0- 98.00-105.0- 850-90- 0; lbs 0 0; 0; 0 82.50-95.5- 0. Heiferettes: Stock cows: medium and large frame 1: scarce. lean: breakSlaughter cows: boning lean 45.5049.75; commercial: scarce; lean ing: 0 45.00-61.0- 80-8- 5 43.50-52.2- 5; 75-8- Slaughter bulls: yield grade 1500-207- 5 Oct. 17 Josh Neel Cox, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriffs Department on charges of three counts of possession met hamphet amine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no license plate and DUI. Bail was set at $16,774. Randon Thomas Newman, Ephraim, was arrested in Manti by the Sanpete County Sheriffs Department on charges of two counts possession of methampheta-mine- , two counts possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $11,576. Gabriel Castillo Najera, Moroni, was arrested in Fountain Green by the Foun$370. Oct. 16 tain Green Police DepartJoseph Paul Mann, Gunni- ment on charges of DUI and son, was arrested in Gunni- driving on revocation. Bail son by the Sanpete County was set at $5,750. Sheriffs Department on Perez Serrano Noe, Mocharges of assault and pos- roni, was arrested in Moroni session of alcohol by under by the Moroni Police Departage person. Bail was set at ment on charges of aggra$2,310. vated assault and assault in Esteran Piceno, presence of a child. Bail was Springville, was arrested in set at $11,850. 200-25- 2: 250-30- 550-60- 0 Mt. Pleasant by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department on the charge of DUI. Bail was set at $1, 332. 4.00-5.0- 900-95- 0 Audit Bureau of Circulations 1 15.00-20.0- 2.00-3.0- 96.00-109.0- Member: 3) Peer Pressure. Everybody is going to ball games, watching ball games or talking about ball games - so I will too. As my mom used to say, If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you do it too? 4) Avoidance of Real Life Responsibilities. What would you rather do, winterize your swamp cooler, rake leaves and plant bulbs or sit on your butt and eat nachos watching a ball game? 5) Character Building and Educational Aspects. Being a spectator at ball games builds character and teaches important life lessons. Philosophical, intellectual, and deep moral symbolism exist in every game. One cant help but be a better person as a result of watching a ball game. Like I say, these are all just possible answers to the question. It s possible that Im still going to be asking myself the question. But, as I think about it, Number five above is my best guess as the correct answer. You may have a differing opinion. ... Merrill (P.S. I was m Ephraim for the SnowDixie game on Saturday afternoon. The new field looked good and there was a standing room only crowd in attendance. It was a great day for a game. Tne atmosphere was fun and the Food was good. The only bad part was the final score of the game.) Sanpete County booking report Juvenile The Pyramid vision. Paula Brewer Spring City Richard Spotts, St. George, UT Orem Juvenile offender, Mt. a UN standing army is called the Global Peach Operations Pleasant,, was arrested in Initiative or GPOI. This as- Sanpete County by the Santonishing scheme calls for talented EMTs and volunteer firemen in our community. I wanted to express my appreciation for your sacrifices and hard work as an EMT and firemen and in some cases, they are both! I know that you have been on some really horrendous calls that will haunt you for the rest of your life. I know de- being considered Some have claimed that President Bush snubbed" the United Nations when he ordered American troops to invade and conquer Iraq and capture Saddam Hussein. President Bush and other administration officials had repeatedly stated that the purpose of the war on Iraq was to disarm Saddam Hussein per United Nations Security Council Resolutions. The Bush administrations complaint with the UN was that is wasnt enforcing its own resolutions, so Bush did. Today, Iraq remains occupied by American forces. While our own military is short on necessities, the Bush I know I brought up this question a few weeks ago right here in this column. I guess I didnt adequately answer the question because Im still asking it. Ive thought about it and have come up with several possible answers as to why some of us are sports nuts? I actually dont think I really qualify as a bona fide sports nut, but I sometimes pretend to be one. I take that back. Im worse than a nut. Im a glutton for punishment. I go to BYU football games. So, anyway, here are the possible answers to the sports nut question: 1) Nature and Nurture. Its a genetic and environmental thing. This theory goes for most Yankee fans. They were born to Yankee fan parents and were nurtured in the Bronx Bomber culture. It can happen to anyone. Nothing with professionals has a but intensive chance to break tnis heartbreaking cycle. 2) Body Chemistry Issues. SNAD (Sports Nut Affective Disorder) is in the same league (no pun intended) as OC, ADD, SAS, SAD and a host of other maladies. Drug companies havent discovered a reliable medication yet to deal with the problem though sufferers continue to unsuccessfully experiment with alcohol as a possible cure. Practically speaking, SNAD victims have no alternative but to attend sporting events andor watch them on tele- tunities. Their lack of vision UN standing army Dear Editor: - that you have spent many weekends at home waiting brought them haphazard traffic conges- for the pager to go off. I velopments, tion, smog, polluted water, know that you have spent lowered property values and countless hours studying, overcrowded parks and certifying and recreation areas. Utahns I know that you have saved should learn from these mis- many lives and homes. It seems like the scanner takes, not repeat them. Initiative 1 provides voters ?oes off every few minutes. are my neighbor, my cowith a positive choice about Utah's future. It would mean worker, my teacher, my the dollars that make the dif- family, my friend! I really do ference in whether parks, appreciate all that you do for prime farm lands, recreation tne community. I'm so very areas, and critical wildlife proud of you and all that you rin f nr usl habitats are protected. Matheson, former U.S. Senator Jake Gai n and the many conservation, sportsmen and lbs scarce; Feeder bulls: 1500-208- 5 63.00-72.0- lbs 1 ,200-157- 0 1: Yield 0. 57.00-60.2- 1000-150- 5. lbs 59.00-64.0- 0 grade 0. 2: lbs scarce; 1000-150- 0 lbs two-minu- te FrcnKe,XVe a Sanpete County Farm Bureau annual meeting MANT- I- Sanpete County Farm Bureau will hold its am nual policy development and business meeting Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., in the Sanpete County Courthouse, Manti. Issues to be discussed include water, land use and environmental issues. Local Farm Bureau members are encouraged to bring other concerns they have to the meeting for further discus- sion. Policy development meetings such as this are held in each county throughout the state at this time of year. This helps in determining Farm what Bureaus statewide policies and pursuits will be during the upcoming year. For more information, tact Jay Olsen at or Norm Jensen at con- |
