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Show Opinions The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 2 Letters to the editor... REGARDING THE FUTURE OF THE SANPETE COUNTY FAIR Dear Editor, There has been much debate concerning the placement of the new Sanpete Courthouse. There is no debate that Sanpete needs a new courthouse, just where it should be located. Some of the comments hold validity and need to be heard by all those in Sanpete County that have concerns about the courthouse. Another major concern is what will happen to the county fair grounds and most important, the county fair's future in Manti. The county commissioners have said that their "intent" is to rebuild the fair grounds and that the county fair will stay in Manti, the county seat. Those of us that have been in Sanpete have heard verbal "intents" to rebuild once existing structures, only to see the "intent" not be fulfilled. Gunnison was to rebuild their rodeo grounds to the satisfaction of those using it, only to have the arena erected without adequate fencing, water and lights. This forced the riding club and other entities using the facility to find a way to furnish them on their own. It has taken years, but the arena in Gunnison is still not the way "it used to be." Ephraim lost their rodeo grounds and there has been nothing done to restore another arena for them. What will happen to the county fair if the commissioners "intent" is not fully realized? It will only take one year of inactivity for the possibility of losing the county fair in Manti. It was stated openly at the meeting held earlier in July, "It would be beneficial to wait on moving the fair grounds until a complete master plan could be formulated." Placing the courthouse where the fair grounds now exist, we feel, would force a premature relocating of the fair grounds and the possibility of losing the fair to another community. Those of us that have worked on the Fair Board for 20-30 years and have participated at the Sanpete County Fair feel we have invested a good portion of our lives building up one of the best recognized county fair's in the state. But we now feel all this time and effort building up, this fair will be for naught if we are not assured rebuilding the fairgrounds and continuing the county fair will be the FIRST PRIORITY and not second to the jail, courthouse, pool or whatever may come next year. Renovating the fairgrounds has been put on the "back burner" many times over the years. Are we then in need of requiring a written agreement to assure the fair grounds will be in place next year? The county fair is the one thing in Sanpete that pulls ALL communities together for a common activity of enjoyment, sharing of talents and activities enjoyed by all. Manti is the county seat and is where the county fair should remain. We need new and updated fairgrounds, but with prior proper planning, not in a forced timetable that we are not ready for today. Thursday, August 3, 2006 The ladies celebrate in May field ourselves when he got her to of men get together and her feet, it looked like a love make something as pretty scene out of Casablanca. as that. Her point was well She wouldn't let go of Edgar taken. and kept saying she felt like The Lions Club was fainting. We finally got her pulling little kids around in unlocked from Edgar: He a little train. I think Lawwas sweating and sat down rence Anderson made that on a lawnmower to get his train years ago, but I may breath. She was still hooked be wrong. The man pulling to the chair somehow. A the kids around seemed to mesh cup holder on the arm be having more fun than the By HARRIET get stuck on one side of her kids. BAUMGARTNER girdle. I was able to get the We saw old friends at fabric loose and we folded the park. It was good to see The ladies Club went to the chair up and each of us Edna Bjerregaard. Thelma Mayfield for the 24th cel- bought one for parades and said when used to go to the ebration. Edgar picked us things like that. We felt good Manor to visit her aunt back all up at our homes and we about those chairs. If they'll in the 70's she'd always stop took our own lawn chairs hold Dora, there shouldn't in and visit Edna at the with to sit on. That was Ed- be any problem for the rest post office before she'd head for home. Thelma said evgar's idea because he gets of us. tired of the complaining by We got to Mayfield7 erybody in town loved that some who want him to turn which is such a pretty little woman and all the little the van this way, and then town, and it was amazing kids knew her and she knew that way, depending on the how many cars and trucks everyone's birthday. It was sun and shadows. were Lined up along the a pleasant experience to go We all went to Walmart streets for that little parade! to the post office when Edna and bought some of those We ended up parking by was there. There was one fellow chairs that are canvas and Lester and Alice Hansen's Geri Brailsford, metal and they fold up. Due home. We got the chairs set wearing a big Mexican hat Kay and Wanda Robbins, to Dora's size we made the up and the weather was just and he kept flirting with Robert and Marie Miller, clerk take it out and set beautiful. The candy and Maude during the auction. Larry Young it up so we could see if it stuff that was thrown out to As least that's what she and many other would hold her. She has a the crowds was more than said. I kept an eye on him Fair Board Members thyroid problem and she is any of us had ever seen in and all he seemed to be doheavy right down to her an- a parade before. We must ing was helping the guy HURTFUL JOURNALISM kles. Poor thing. The clerk have had 2 pounds of salt doing the auction. Maude responsible and ethical in got the chair ready and we taffy under our chairs. One thinks that everybody is afnext "story of the year*7 Dear Editor, held onto Dora's hands to youngster kept reaching un- ter her. She was convinced We thought that our job their jobs. here is to inspire and uplift It is said that the pen is Remember there are ease her down gently and der us for the candy and it for the longest time that mightier than the sword but each other through all trials other lives that are being she got settled in. We stood was just too nerve wracking the Walmart greeter at the tongue is sharper. We and tribulations. What has affected. Thank you to all of there listening to hear any so we had Edgar shoo him Ephraim was making eyes at her when we'd go in to believe this to be a truth. happened in the past has you who have supported us sound of cloth tearing or away. Another truth is that three already been accurately re- with your love and compas- metal creaking but that There was one float that shop. It got so bad that the out offivefamilies are fight- ported. Now after almost a sion. Your friendship and Chinese chair stood up to came by with a man driv- man would walk around the ing the same war with de- year it is written like coffee kindness is greatly appreci- the test. The worst part was ing his family in the front produce when we'd come trying to get her back out of a tractor 'loader bucket. in so he didn't have to deal pression, grief and drug ad- house gossip with no regard ated. of the chair. It took most It made me nervous for fear with Maude. Shefinallygot for the innocent victims who diction as ours. We are writing to you to are endeavoring to recover. Steven and Mary (Swan) of the club to help her up. they'd fall out and get hurt. the message, but she still express our concern for our Our question to Ms. SpenOvenson, We pushed and pulled and Beth said she thought the thinks her girlish charms community after reading cer is why now? There are Kim Anderton, couldn't get her up to save fellow driving that tractor are working with men over the article in the Sanpete repercussions to all our acWanda Sevy, us. Edgar came out of the was Kenyon's boy. He was 75. tions be they good or otherMessenger. If this form Paula Anderson, hardware area and had two blonde but I don't know for We didn't leave until of journalism is allowed, wise. We ask all others who Melanee and Gene of the ladies hold the back of sure who he was. The little they announced the winner whose family tragedy is the report the news to be more Robertson the chair down. He had two kids were cute as a bugs of the Duck Race. Somebody others block the front legs of ear. said it was Barbara Faatz' the chair so it wouldn't slide A LETTER TO THOSE WHO WERE OFFENDED After the parade we grandson. Good for him! It's on the tile. (That was the To whom it may con- Kenny and for me. It was me about this and give me main problem. When we'd drove to the park and got a wonderful when somebody cern, specifically to the three a place for me to go to feel the option of keeping those pull on her arms, all she'd good spot in the shade. We wins who hasn't got hunpeople who complained some peace and comfort. other special memorials. do is scoot on thefloorand took our chairs with us and dreds of ducks in the race. about the memorial put up You took that right away Instead, I drove out to the we looked like a bunch of had a delightful time watch- Thelma said when people in memory and in honor of from me. How dare you. crash site to visit and stake kids messing around.) Once ing the events. We watched buy a whole bunch of tickmy husband where he died What you did was mean down the flower pot because the chair was in place, Ed- the auction and there were ets they are just showing three months ago on High- and hateful and you have no the wind would blow it over. gar got in front of her, face dome beautiful items that off and acting like they're way 28. clue what this has done to I was devastated to find to face and she locked her were sold. One quilt was important. Thelma made a Can you please tell me me and my family. Where is everything gone. You have arms around his neck and positively gorgeous. One of real good point. Congratulations to managed to tear a bigger he told her to stand when he the Mayfield ladies said it what offended you about your compassion? was done by the Relief SociMayfield on a wonderful celsuch a beautiful tribute to a We have recovered the hole in all our hearts. started lifting. He counted wonderful man? I just don't cross and it is now at my Do you enjoy hurting so to three and we all braced. ety there in Mayfield: Helen ebration. The Lord willing, said she'd like to see a bunch we'll be back next year. understand how anyone home but we lost the flow- many loving people's lives could be offended by ANY er pot and all the flowers with your hateful actions? kind of memorial for loved my daughter and I bought. I hope you can sleep well ones. We also lost the flags that at night now that you know Yes it was a cross, but Shaunna and I made for you have caused so much Thur Aua3 Fri Aua 4 Tue AUQ 8 Wed Auq 9 you have no idea why that Father's Day. Even the two pain and anger for all of us Roast Pork Hamburger & Cheese Pizza Hamburger StroganofT over Chicken Saladwas chosen. It was NOT cans of beer that were left who loved Kenny. Whipped Potatoes Green Salad Noodles Puffs . based on religion, and even for Kenny by his youngGravy Jello with Fruit Garden Salad Spinach For those of you who if it was, SO WHAT? We est brother who followed don't agree with the actions Peas Carrot Cake Cheese Stick Apple Pie should all have the right in his footsteps careerwise, taken by UDOT in this matCantaloupe Fruit Salad Cornbread & Butter to honor our loved ones the his idol. These items also ter because of three comCookie Roll & Butter way we want or need to, no had a lot of meaning to us. plaints, please voice your matter what our beliefs are. They were all thrown away opinion by contacting them Monday, August 7 - Trip to Cove Fort and Cheese Factory in Beaver. The bus will leave at 9:30. Call to because you were offended. at 801-227-8000. This is America. make reservations by August 4th. They will be taking a sack lunch. Call if you need a ride. A lot of love, time, effort, That is not fair to us. Wednesday, August 9 - Shopping in Richfield. The bus will leave the center at 1 p.m. If you need a ride, money and pride went into I am disappointed that contact the center and we will pick you up. Dawn Allred making this memorial for UDOT chose not to contact Club News Senior Lunch Menu WEATHER GUNNISON VALLEY Lane Henderson, Publisher Mark Henline, Editor & Advertising Jodi Henline, Office Manager . Call: (435) 528-5178 for subscription, news or advertising. FAX: (435) 528-5179 E-mail gazette@glelco.net The Gunnison Valley Gazette is published each Thursday by Gunnison Valley Gazette, L.L.C., 194 South Main Suite 101, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634. Bulk rate postage (permit No. 11) is paid at Gunnison, Utah. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gunnison Valley Gazelle, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634 Deadlines: News and advertising, close of business, Friday prior lo publication. Subscription prices: One year, $25 in Sanpete County, one year, $30 outside Sanpete County. 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