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Show 2 Page Messenger-Enterpris- Thursday, December 2, 1999 e r, Life in Sanpete Letters to the Editor By Lloyd Call we really arguing again about loud, We invite Letters to the Editor from our readers Letters must be signed, in good taste, and limited to 5 00 words. We reserve the nght to edit letters to meet space requirements. No more than one letter per person per month will be published. The opinions expressed are solely those of the wnter and do not necessanly reflect the opinions of this newspaper or its staff. obnoxious noises? 20 years ago, as a new Nlanti resident. 1 wasjolted out of bed d first siren. Yes, so help me, an morning here by an my siren, not far from my window It was loud' I wondered if the town was being evacuated. It didn't take too long to learn that this was just the way things d were in Nlanti. At eight o'clock every morning the siren I went off. was told it was tradition. Of course, the siren also served a useful purpose, it was used to notify the volunteer fire department of fires. In the course of years, I got used to the stupid thing. Hovv-e- v er, in the back of my mind, I always wished other people could just set their alarm clocks on their nightstands, like normal comair-rai- Black willows are NOT dangerous ! air-ra- id To the Editor: It seems that the myth continues that the black willow trees in Ephraim are hazardous. Discussions continue in town councils air-rai- aimed at those beloved trees. As I have read the headlines and bylines in the Ephraim Enterprise over the last few years, the facts show that vehicle acci- munities That siren was still blaring away when 1 left Nlanti about six years ago While living in Payson, I followed with interest the saga of the Don Cofer suit to have the siren turned off, and for whatever reasons, the city turned the siren off. I remember thinking, "Nlanti has finally grown up." Now I discover that the issue is still being considered. Nlanti City is asking for citizen input on the issue, with everyone's utility bills. The argument I have heard is that the siren is traditional. It sets Nlanti apart. It sure as heck does! What other town in their right mind would put up with such an anachronism? For the sake of tradition! I am amazed that anyone would treasure having their ears shattered by 7 decibels of screeching noise every morning. Perhaps these are people who also enjoy walking on hot coals. Now, there is nothing w'rong with a little spiritual hot coal walk, if you like that sort of thing, but at least it is an individual thing, there is no need to inflict it on others. police dispatch logs of domestic abuse, industrial accidents, farm accidents, physical attacks, firearm problems and drunken driving incidents to see what really is hazardous in Sanpete. There are few deaths related to trees except for a few people who have been killed or injured while cutting trees down (The Mae Peterson and Barbara Eliason are honored by Manti Ladies Literary Club recently. Literary Club honors two local first women dents are on the increase in power saws used for cutting down The Manti Ladies Literary also listed were her other many trees are extremely dangerous.) If Club Annual Sanpete County. It would be interDay held a few sur- efforts to help children. Those atesting and revealing to read over 90-10- The warmest temperature ever recorded in the United States was 134"F, at Greenland Ranch, California, July 10, 1913. trees are so hazardous then I hope I am killed by one falling over. I will wait a long time for that to happen. But how safe am I driving to and teaching in one of our nations schools? There are many people who treasure the black willow trees. We consider them priceless plants! LaRue Bailey Vernal, Utah I f I hav e a prises for members, as the pro- tending also enjoyed a luncheon. gram committee chose to tell about The Christmas program will be the lives of three prominent Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. in the club rooms. women in the 19th century, and this was followed by two first and special women in Manti. Mrs. Mae Peterson was honored as the first woman Mayor of Manti City, along with her many other contributions to the community. Also honored was Mrs. Barbara Eliason, as the first woman Dont know how to display cards? Make a mobile. and Manti at holiday Elementary, principal neighbor who plays rock music loud enough that comes through my house walls, I call them up and tell them to hav e a little courtesy. We call intrusive behavior like that a nuiit sance. think of all those people in the temple, trying to have a spiritual session in the morning, only to be blasted by that obnoxious hom. I think of mothers trying to keep infants asleep through that noise. Let the nuisance stay stopped! Anyone who considers resurrecting this dinosaur needs to have their head examined. This "tradition" serves no useful purpose, and is highly intrusive. Some traditions deserve to die. If Nlanti City turns that siren back on, I expect someone else w ill sue them, and I bet they would probably win. Nlanti City I long-sufferi- (dome celebrate AH1'. Manti City Lighted A fights enough public nuisances without one. alarm clock doesn't wake My up anybody but me. Come on, people, let it go. a Manti Christmas Tradition... fll Is f Card of dhantf m We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all of our friends and neighbors who offered sympathy and concern at the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, Marge Ericksen. The outpouring of love, letters, calls, flowers and food from the community has touched us deeply. Thank you all so very much. From all of us. yi Wo. tVN " w M ",,'h WEATHER for the Manti area Reported by Lee J. Anderson Date Max Min Prec. 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