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Show News and views of Santaquin-Tinti- c 5 Bps I r THE 1 For Christmas this year let us remember to be humbly silent, to listen to the Students receiving awards in the Safety Pester contest conducted by the School during Safety Education Month. Pictured I to r, front row: Valerie Smith, Lonny Gonxales, Shanna Alvie. Center row: Kevin Jones, Deborah Thompson, Dale LeBaron. Back: Cheryl Jones, Rosanne Heelis, Debbie Butler and Diane Alexander. San-taqu- in Santaquin NewsPhoneNotes Mrs. Della Hudson 754-34- The Santaquin School observed Safety Education Month and prizes for original posters with the best safety ideas were awarded to students participating from each class. Presenting the awards was Principal Roland Hamilton. The prizes went to Cheryl Jones, Rosanne Heelis, Debbie Butler, Diane Alexander, Kevin Jones, Deborah Thompson, Dale LeBaron, Valerie Smith, Lonney Gonzales, Shanna Alvie, Marianne Peterson and Kari Crook. The purpose of Safety Month is to instiU in the students an understanding of present day accident problems and an awareness of personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and those around them. The student council acted as a safety patrol to watch out for safety offenders to report any accidents and help the students to practice safety rules at all times. Santaquin has its first weekly newsThe first edition, a four page paper. paper titled, The Santaquin News, was delivered Friday, Dec. 12. Editor and publisher is Robert B. Mecham a new comer to this area. Mr. Mecham was born at Monticello, Utah where he spent his early life, later moving to Moab. A graduate of the BYU, Mr. Mecham received a degree in journalism. For the past seven years he has been a teacher in the Jordan School District. He is married to the former Ruth Whitener of Dove Creek, Colorado and they are the parents of two sons and six daughters. Currently he is owner of the Mecham Trailer Court at the east approach to the city adjacent to the freeway. The paper wiU be delivered each Friday. Kathle Tischner was elected Fire Chief for 1970 at a recent meeting of the Fire Department. Elected to serve with him were, Robert Tasker, assistant chief, George Higginson, secretary, Jim Tuckett, engineer, Berk Petersen, drill master, Jim Peterson, gun club captain and David McKay, entertainment chairman. J.H.Kay is the retiring chief. The annual installation banquet wiU be held in January. The Lady Firemen held their Christmas drawing on Friday, Dec. 12. The doll and wardrobe was won by Mrs. Kay Peterson, the boys race Set by Kerry Eva and the table cloth by Mrs. Denzil Greenhalgh. Money raised from the project will be used for a civic project. Santaquin citys annual Christmas party and visit from Santa will be held Dec. 24, Christmas eve at 6:30 p.m. at the Santaquin - Tintic IDS Stake Center. Plans were completed for the event at the December Meeting of the City Council with Mayor Howard Armstrong appointed Chairman of the activities. Santaquin has taken on a festive look for the holidays with the stringing of lights along main street from fifth east to second west. Special features of the decorations this year include the lighting of the pine tree at the city park on main street and the placing of a nativity scene in the park. The latter was made possible through the efforts of Idonna Crook City Recorder, ElRay Davis, city maintenance foreman and Clifton Painter. The Santaquin Civic Club has completed its sidewalk project, LaRain Goodall, club president made the report to the club at a meeting held Thursday evening, Dec. 11. Mr. Goodall stated the project which included a city block of cement sidewalk on each side of main street from first east to first west was completed through the cooperation of the club property owners and a corps of volunteer workmen with the city furnishing the necessary equipment. He commended ElRay Davis, city maintenance foreman and Paul Callaway for their many hours of volunteer service outside of working hours. Mr. Goodall was chairman of the project assisted by CalvinClayson. Other business conducted at the meeting Included the appointment of Gordon Heelis as chairman of the annual fund raising banquet with the date tentatively set for March 15. Plans were also made for a meeting early in January with the City Council to coordinate plans for civic improvement. The annual meeting of the club will be held January 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Berk Peterson. Mrs. Floyd Cloward was hostess to three lovely Christmas parties at her home the past week. On Tuesday evening she entertained members of the organ club with a group from Payson as guests. On Thursday Camp Summit DUP enjoyed a delicious ham dinner and gift exchange followed by a program under the direction of Irean Peterson, Captain. On Friday, the Elite Club met for luncheon and progressive games. Prizes for high score were won by Mrs. Howard Holladay, Mrs. Angus Holladay and Mrs. Helen Backman. Fol- - you. Oh, if only every person could seek this hallowed way to peace; for otherwise it is Orchard hills Begin to catch this true Spirit of Christmas by having empathy and compassion for the weary, suffering, defeated. Really feel the pangs of sightlessness, of crippled minds and bodies; and enter into their habitats with the Gospel of hope, of joy, of eternal wholeness of truth, and the priceless assurance that Christ does live, that He is the only answer to all the ills of the world-th- en you will truly find a sweet essence of the real meaning of Christmas by thus placing it in the arms of the discouraged and weary, some of it still remains in your soul and peace reigneth within your inner being. Have you found this sweetest of fellings, The True Spirit of Christmas? If so, then treasure it and use it abundantly for the sake of others for in so doing you become a permament applicant for its perfect joy. Remember there is no magic carpet to carry it to youfor you yourself must seek that Omnipotent Christmas Spirit by giving it away to those who are barren of it. intangible. main street By Thelma Lance With the holiday season fast approaching, our thoughts turn to our loved ones. We think, not only of the one's who are with us, but also, to thoughts of our loved ones who are departed. It is only natural for us to want to decorate our homes, to put us in the holiday spirit, but some of us really enjoy placing beautiful and costly floral tributes on the graves of our dead. These are not only at Christmastime being stolen but at all times of the year. I have had many people contact me, asking me to write something that would discourage theft of these flowers. .1, cannot imagine for the life of me who would want or dare to take these arrangements. Id be afraid of retributions from somewhere. Who, in their right minds would want to place a wreath that was originally meant for one certain person, cm another grave? Maybe, these people would take them and decorate their homes with them! What a revolting thing. I wonder what they would think, every time that they looked at them. ' We, in our own family, have had flowers taken from the graves of our loved ones, on many, many occasions. Some of these tributes have cost ten and fifteen dollars, not to mention the hours spent in arranging them. It is one of the most sickening experiences I can think of, to have placed a wreath on a grave and then went back several days later, only to find that it is gone. It is not only the price of them that counts, but it makes your blood boil, to think that we have people like this in our midst, who would rob the dead. STAKE NEWS most delightful Christmas Season Party was enjoyed by the Second Quorum of Elders of the Stake and their partners, last Saturday evening at the Stake Cultural A Ham dinner with all Hall. special trimmings was planned by wives of the Quorum, and each one contributed menu items. Working as a committee on arrangements were Brothers and Sisters Glen Jarvis, Vernon Ltfgran, andLaRaine A Goodal. The Christmas table decor featured clever table arrangements in charge of Margie Clement. An outstanding program was arranged by Dean Peay. His niece, Mrs. Jacqueline Johnson of Payson, and her children, Randy, Steven, Michael, and Roberta presented an exceptionally beauti- - The legend of the Christmas Poinsettia One of the most beautiful and colorful flowers of the Christmas season is the poinsettia. It is a native of this continent and is scarlet in color and star-lik- e in shape. One of the beautiful legends of the holy CHRONICLE 3 hardly enough to buy his evening meal, Come with us to the cathedral, urged his friends. No," answered Pedro, I have no money to buy a gift." Take this, suggested one of his practical friends, pointing to a weed by the side of the road. Hesitantly Pedro picked the stringy weed, climbed the steep hill to the church and slowly made his way to the altar with its Nacimiento Mexican manager scene. Kneeling, he reverently laid his gift in front of the figure of the Christ Child. He soon became aware of the murmuring of the crowd. In wide-eyamazement, he saw a dazzling and beautiful scarlet flower where only dried leaves had existed a moment before. His humble offering had been miraculously transformed. BY Beulah G. Bradley Lord as we seek to find a true brotherhood among the children of God. Yes, let us catch that illusive true Spirit of Christmas. It is something wonderful. It will tarry not, so when you find it, hold fast to its lovely intangibleness. And if you are one of the fortunates, you will feel strangely lifted, even though you cannot touch it with fingers; and humdrum existence will float away. If you havent as yet felt this supreme joy race through your being, then go quickly now to seek one that is downtrodden; find that sick, lonely, forgotten child of God and proffer him your smile, your love, you gift of mercy, of subsistence; your sweet gift of self, and magically as you leave his door your step will feel easy, your eyes bright, and a sweet transformation will be transpiring all around PAYSON Thursday, December 18, 1969 Christmas season comes from this flower: It was first introduced to this country in 1828 by Dr. Joel Robert Poinsett, our first minister to Mexico. The flower received its name from Dr. Poinsett. This brilliant tropical plant is called by the people of Mexico and Central America Flor de la Noche Buena," or Flower of the Holy Night. A Mexican legend explains charming its origin.- Having finished running his daily errands, an orphan boy named Pedro sadly counted his money. There was ed ful program of Christmas music. The older sons played guitar and the group also harmonized. Special numbers were sung by the younger children. All expressed amazement at the quality of the voices and entertainment. Approximately 60 people enjoyed the event which included Bishoprics of the two Wards, Center and South Wards, and their Archie Alexander is president partners. of the Quorum. GET YOUR V CHRISTMAS V.-- The four Cub Scout Packs of Santaquin Wards will assist Santaquin City Officials at the City Christmas Eve Party for Children. The event is scheduled to be held at the Stake Cultural Hall Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Each of the Packs will participate in the special program. We understand that the City has encouraged Santa to be on hand with treats for the children, who may invite their parents to come along. Den Mothers in charge of the boys are Nan Smith, Delores Wall, Merilda Davis, and Jean Lyman. The Webelos are in charge of Lynn Jones and Paul Calloway. Elray Davis is to be narrator. Elberta Ward Conference was held last Sunday with Stake leaders of Auxiliaries, members of Boards, and Stake Presidency and High Council members attending. This morning, Thursday, Dec. 18 is Stake Relief Society Leadership Meeting for all Stake and Ward workers. It is under the direction of President Melba Nelson and her counselors, Blanche Shaw and Donna Davis. The Spiritual Living Lesson Stake Department is in charge of the Preliminary program and the Spiritual decor and posters featuring the birth of our Savior. Special Thought for Today: The store isles swarm with Christmas shoppers; how far indeed must we trod; how high pile the gifts in seeking Our God? By Shopping 0 with PAYSON MERCHANTS 5 Turkeys given away Dec. 20 Get YOUR FREE TICKETS from any Payson Merchant Merchants will be open until 8:00 p.m. December 5, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22 and 23. Some have expressed the thought that these may have been taken by children. This may be the case, but what comes to my mind then, is how they have the opportunity to do such a thing. With proper supervision, this could not happen. This now presents another problem. Where are the parents who would allow their children to run loose in the cemetery, destroying and committing deeds of vandalism. Whoever is responsible, whether children or adults, lets stop it. I think the fuU burden of responsibility lies in the laps of the grownups. Lets all try to know where our kids are and try to put a curb on ourselves, so that this kind of thing will no longer happen. Were the only ones who can do this. If each person is accountable for their own behavior and takes care of it, we will have this and several other problems solved. lowing the games, gifts were exchanged. it Don Armstrong entertained at a birthday dinner on Sunday, Dec. 14 in honor of Tier husband. Present for the occasion were Mrs. Leah Francom and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong and family and Boyd Noland. fars. Mrs. WillardDeGraffenriedisconvale fvioiwCSHAWK HAIL emr half -- cirtg at the home of a sister and brother-in-laMr. and Mrs. Duane Butler in Salt Lake after undergoing surgery at the St. w, Marks Hospital. The North Ward MIA enjoyed a sleigh ride on Tuesday evening. The delightful affair was under the direction of Lyle Topham and Louise Painter, ward presidents. ' MEAD OV0 GOLD p31 VNUlpCeANU soor Mrs. Ted Ahlin entertained the members of the Social 500 Club at Curts Cafe on Wednesday evening. Prizes for high score were won by Mrs. Arthur Wickman, Mrs. Alden Peterson, and Mrs. Elmer Kay. ORANGES ppozeki FOODS Jim DeGraffenried, a recently returned was the speaker at a Fireside meeting held Sunday evening at thtf home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jasperson. LDS Missionary, Reuben Peterson was the honored guest at a birthday party on Sunday when the family met for luncheon and a social hour. Enjoying the affair were Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Carter and family, Mr. and Mrs, Dennis Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Sterling McKell and children of Orem, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Durrant and sons ' of Payson, Other visitors during the day included Mrs. Petersons sister, with her husband and family, Mr. and Mrs. DeveU Johnson of Tooele. OSANSS ouics iw.. pisrsuueeT peAS-Cofa- . J & Miked vims oiWiBAVJAVlAS -- ? 11 i |