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Show Rep. Chris Cannon checks grass roots opinion in Sanpete By Tricia Call When Americans no longer care about due process, freedom evaporates. So stated Chris Cannon, as he spent two weeks working to touch base w ith as many of his constituents as possible. With the same breathless pace last of seasons election campaign. Cannon scheduled towm meetings, radio talk shows, and interviews where he could tap directly in to the opinions and values of the people he represents. On August 19, Cannon spent 12 hour on KMTI answering questions about government and rural issues. Prior to that radio one-on-o- show, Cannon spent some time answering questions at the Manti Messenger and Ephraim Enterprise offices. Cannon made his statement about due process, when asked about legislation on a state and national basis which could do away with an important part of the government accountability notice laws. Though pubpublic lic notices are not always the most interesting or entertaining part of the newspaper, the fact that these notices have to be published, requires city councils, county commissioners, state lawmakers and federal representatives and agencies to answer to the public. These laws make us accountable to each other, and the fact that they are is no public outcry against this removal of due process, speaks volumes about our situation as a so- ciety today. Candidly speaking, Cannon stated that there was a conspiracy of ignorance with main-strea- m media, Madison Avenue and in the government. When people lack understanding into where food comes from, or how electricity is created, it is easy to pass legislation which can be harmful to the entities responsible to feed, clothe and maintain society in a modem lifestyle, such as is the case with rural Utah, the new national monument and issues in agriculture and (See "Cannon visits" being done away with, and there on page 2) Congressman Chris Cannon responds to a constituent's question at the studio of KMTI and KMXU last Tuesday, August 19. I Home of: Inside First issue of the Templar Trumpet The Mormon for school year. Miracle with this issue Pageant Sanpete County Fair wraps up another successful season 1997 Attendance see photos, page 4 oanmnsBi 143,000 MANTI, UTAH 84642 50 CENTS VOLUME 112 NUMBER 7 Garkane Power CEO named to Snow's Board of Trustees Farm Bureau finds talent in local contest participants by Dean ODriscoll Carl R Albrecht, Richfield, has recently been appointed by Governor Mike Leavitt to serv e as a member of the Snow College Board of Trustees. Mr. Albrecht has been selected to serve on the ten member board which oversees colthe operation of the state-ru- n tablished. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Utah High School Activities Associafor the tion, was Sevier School District Board of vice-preside- nt Education and is currently scrv ing as Chairman of the Sev ier Valley Area Technology Center Board. Albrecht has scrv ed on the lo- - lege. Albrecht is replacing Pam Hendrickson on the board, who has left the board to take a position with the Utah State Tax Commission. He w ill attend an orientation session Friday, October 7, at Weber State University to become acquainted w ith other trustees and with the State Board of Regents. They will also discuss issues and do some system-wid- e joint planning. There is a Board of Trustees 1 Winners of the 1 997 Sanpete County Farm Bureau Talent Contest held August 1 8th second place Kristen Christensen, right: Back row Junior division first place Rebekah Armstrong, third place Jaylynn Olsen; Senior division third place Lori Gesky, first place Nicole Cox, second place Karen Erickson; Intermediate division second place Meile Inouye, first place Charlee Sorensen, third place Cody Sunderland. Front row third place Tanner Evans, first place Beginner division Kassandra Christensen, second place Jennifer Cluff, Breanne McCutcheon and Emily Wegener. First Place in Senior, Intermediate and Junior Divisions will participate at Utah State Fair on September 1 3, 1 997. in Manti. Left to From Friends of Library Ephraim Library gets $4,000 Lorraine Stoddard, Vickie Grindstaff, Valerie Ostler and Penny Kittelsrud. representing Friends of Ephraim Public Library. Jeff Anderson of Anderson Drug, and Cecil Cutler of Ben Franklin Store met with Mayor Gary Anderson on Monday to present Ephraim City $4,000.00 which they have raised to match a grant to purchase computer equipment for the Ephraim Library. The money that was presented had been raised at several fund cluding: The Scandinavian Festival, the Pinata Festival, Ephraim Mud Boggs, the sale of Sanpete Commemorative Afghans and voluntary contributions that were collected at Anderson Drug Store, Ben Franklin Store and Ephraim Library. Labor Day w eekend will mark the completion of this computer project. The time that the library' will be closed for Labor Day will be used to set-u- p and network the new library computers making three new computer stations available for patrons by September 2nd. The new computers will have the catalog, word processing capabilities, on-li- ne CD-ro- m and internet for patron use. Patrons " " X Lorraine Stoddard, Vickie Grindstaff, Valerie Ostler, Penny Kittlesrud and Jeff Anderson present $4,000 check to hraim Mayor Gary Anderson. 1 who would like to leam how to use these new resources may receive training from the library staff. To schedule a time, patrons could call in advance at 283-454- 4. for each stitutions of the nine-memb- er in- of the Utah System of Higher Education. The Snow College Board usually meets eight times a ear on the Ephraim campus to discuss all aspects of the school. Albrecht is currently serving as the General Manager and CEO of the Garkane Power Association in Richfield, Utah. ld A raising endeavors sponsored by the Friends of Ephraim Library in- librarys THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1997 graduate of Wayne High School, Albrecht has attended the University of Utah, and has graduated from Stevens-HenagBusiness College and Southern Utah University. He was student body president in both high schools and at Stevens-Henage- r. His affiliation vv ith education is already well es- er cal Chamber of Commerce, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission, the Independence Day Committee, the Republican Committee and as a past leader for the search and rescue organization. He has also served in other v arious community, business, and religious callings. names Ted Olson as recipient of Public Power Distinguished Service Award UAMPS Ephraim Power Board Member and Snow College Professor Ted Olson was honored for his long-tim- e service and deep commitment to the municipal and consu- ciation (IPA) and is President UAMPS Member Celebration held in Lchi. vv power industry by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS). He is the 1997 recipient of the Public Power Distinguished Service Award. The award was given at the 1997 mer-owned The award recognizes individuals who have given a lifetime of service to municipal utilities and public power. It is the highest and most prestigious award given by UAMPS. Olson has been actively involved in municipal utilities, and UAMPS for well over 20 years. He has served his community on the Power Board for that whole period of time. He is currently on ithout compensation and vv ithout personal gain. He has served on the UAMPS Board since UAMPS creation in 1980 and has been stal- wart in bringing municipal power to the front in state issues. Olson has no intentions of retiring in his serv ice, but vv ill continue to work for Ephraim City, municipal and public power throughout the state. UAMPS supplies pow er to 3 7 consumer-owne- d and municipal utilities in Utah, Arizona and the Board of Directors of UAMPS, Idaho. UAMPS Member Celwhere he is chairman of the CRSP ebration was held August in project and chairman of the audit Lehi and focused on the municicommittee. He currently also palities getting ready for electriserves on the Board of Directors cal restructuring. of the Intermountain Power Asso- 1 Instrument rental night scheduled atEMS The Ephraim Middle School w ill be having an instrument rental night on Sept. 3 and 4, 1997. Instruments w ill be available for rent at Ephraim Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 3 in the Commons Area. Woodwind instruments will be available at 7 p.m. with brass and percussion instruments rented at 7:30 p.m. Method books and supplies can also be purchased during these evenings. of Intermountain Consumer Power Association (ICPA). He has served on many committees for the American Public Power Association and had been an outspoken proponent of municipal power and public power in the State of Utah and across the country. UAMPS Chairman Ray Farrell said, Ted Olson has faithfully served Ephraim City for these 20 years 8-- Screenings for women coming in September The Cancer Control Program, Utah State Department of Health, in cooperation vv ith the Centers for Disease Control and participating local health programs, provides breast and ccrv ical cancer screenings for women. The clinics include a Pap test, pelvic and breast examination, and a mammogram voucher for those Examina- eligible, and follow-up. V tions arc provided by female screencrs. A fee ranging from $0 to $25 will be charged based on age, income and family size. Appointments arc necessary. Call or your local health de- partment. A clinic is scheduled in Manti on Sept. 17 from 2 to 4.30 p.m. Call 835-223- 1. |