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Show Opinion Summit County News PAGE A2 Hidden Moments BY NAVEE VERNON A historical thought for Memorial Day. History has a way of repeating itself. We are now involved in war just as people have been in the past. At the start of the Civil War there were 22 million people in the north, 9 million people in the south (of which 3.5 million were slaves). By the end of the war, which came three days short of four years, the two armies had suffered over a million casualties with some 619,000 dead. Memorial Day gives us a time for remembrance to honor our veterans who are currently serving, have served and those who unfortunately have died for our country in war and peace. Taken from the Coalville Times, May 26, 1911: It has become, perhaps, too common as Memorial Day approaches to remind the public and the surviving heroes of the ‘60s how fast the army of blue is marching into the unknown. Flowers are strewn upon the graves of the head and statistics of mortality are as freely flung at the heads of the living soldiers. Possibly the veterans are not cheered by this sober and convincing information, and certainly their children and grand children give it but cold entertainment. A look at the other side, the living side, of the old soldiers’ great day presents something of good cheer as well as a surprising fact—that of the extreme youth of the army of the Union in those days when the life of a nation was at stake. The survivors of the Union army of the Civil war are known to number at this date 620,000, and a majority of these men are in the active pursuits of industry. Although there are a few very old men among the veterans, the average age of the survivors is sixty-three years. With the lengthening of life which has become a feature of our time we ought to have with us for many years at least a fair remnant of the heroes of the Great War. The most desperate civil war of modern times was fought; it is now realized, by boys in their teens or barely out of their teens. The records of the war and navy departments show that of the enlistments 1,151,438 were at the age of eighteen years or under, and that 2,159,798 enlistments were at the age of twenty-one years or under, while only 618, 511 of the total 2,778,309 enlistments were at the age of twenty-two years and over. In decorating the graves of the dead and in honoring the living soldiers of ’61 the whole nation renews yearly the inspirations of patriotism. This year there are still in the land of the living and the country they saved more that half a million of the heroic “boys” of ‘61, and we are just coming to see that they really were boys, and boys well worth remembering— those who have answered the last roll call and those who are yet with us in the battles of peace. The Unknown Blue and Grey BY WILBUR D. NESBIT There are unknown graves in the valleys That the troops or war possessed, Where the bugles sounded for rallies But the bullets sang of rest; And the mountains hold without number Hidden graves from war’s mad day, Where the unknown men have their slumber In their shrouds of blue and gray. And no drums will rumble and rattle, And no fifes blow sharp and shrill In the valleys that knew the battle, Nor atop the lone high hill; But the silent stars know the story And the broad sky of the day Bends and whispers low of their glory To these men of blue and gray. And no banners o’er them are waving, No marchers come and pause With cheers for the land of their saving Or tears for their lost cause; Yet the twilight stars intermingle With the hues when ends the day. And the striving flags now are single O’er the men of blue and grey. There are unknown graves in the thickets, On the hillside and the plain, Of the missing scouts and the pickets, Yet they did not fall in vain. Though their names may not be engrave And their places in the fray, In our hearts now each finds a haven— They who wore the blue and gray. For the God of battles is kindly With none of mankind’s hate That is cherished ever too blindly— And these pawns of warefare’s fate Have their tombs of nature’s splendor Each set forth in proud array Through an impulse holy and tender, Though they wore the blue and gray. Where once were the guns that wrangled Sounds the peace song of the thrush, And the roses and vines are tangled In the solemn, sacred hush; Where the cannon one day would hurtle Their missiles in the fray Grows the rue and the creeping myrtle O’er the graves of blue and gray. They are nature’s hands that are strewing The flowers on each mound; It is God’s own beautiful doing That each unknown grave is found Where the cypress leaves are aquiver, Where peaks lift through the day, Where the forest sighs to the river Of the unknown blue and gray. Recycling Tip For The Week… Green tips for remodeling Recycle Utah holds Green Building Consultations every month for Summit County residents. You will get your questions answered from an expert about your own remodeling or new building project. As you begin to think about your remodel, here are some practical tips from Build Green Utah: • Incorporate Passive Solar Design when possible. Minimize west-facing glass. • Salvage and reuse all sound building materials from the site. • Use local or renewable materials to cut down on energy costs associated with transportation and manufacture. • Use other sources of reclaimed building materials where possible - Recycle Utah’s ReStore is a good example. • Install water-wise landscaping such as drip methods of plant watering. Place shrubs and plants needing the most water nearest your water source. • Plant deciduous trees on the south side of your home for shade. For more information, contact Recycle Utah at 649-9698. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor: FIRST AMMENDMENT RIGHT PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES Our Elect and Elite lost the ideas of our forefathers: Truth, Goodness, Liberty, Equality, Beauty, and Justice. They have… *Altered, fundamentally, out form of government, declaring themselves invested with the power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. *Engaged in unlawful warfare with circumstances of cruelty and perfidy and are totally unworthy of a Civilized Nation. *Refused to pass laws that are the most wholesome and are of the most necessity for the public’s good. *Do not pass laws of immediate importance. (Archon Salon, Indemnification payments, Thomas Paine…) *Failed to build an Infrastructure for the accommodation of large districts of people. *Confused the media and public records system for the sole purpose of fatiguing us into compliance of measures. *Allowed the obstruction of justice by assenting to laws that oppress our natural rights. *Endeavored to prevent the enforcement of laws and to obtain money in any manner, legal or otherwise. *Erected a multitude of new offices, and have sent swarms of officers to harass our people, and enslaving them through financial burden and fear of detention. *Sent our National Guard overseas in times of conflict leaving the citizens open to attacks and not helped during national disasters. *Imposed taxes on us and future generations without our consent. *Allowed our natural resources to be plundered and have allowed the destruction of our people, our livelihood, and our property. *Failed to provide a stable economy and adequate education. Joseph D. Lorenzo Coalville Go Classifieds! It Pays! 336-5501 MAY 22, 2009 Regional News Notes Memorial Day Celebration Coalville City Cemetery will be having a Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 25, at the Main Entrance Flag Pole of the Cemetery. The program will begin at 11 a.m. Coalville Library Youth Game Night Hey! All kids ages 12-15 come join the Library Game Night to celebrate the beginning of Summer Vacation. Have fun playing Nintendo Wii with Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution, board games, and more! Pizza, chips and drinks for everyone, so come prepared for fun! Thursday, May 28, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at the Coalville City building. Summer Contra Dance at Rockport Old Church, Wanship Enjoy an evening of low-tech, high-energy fun at the Summer Contra Dance in the historic and newly renovated Rockport Old Church, Wanship on Saturday, June 13, from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Rockport residents danced here on Saturday nights over one hundred years ago. Live traditional music by Loose Shoes, calling by Rob Snow. Awesome wood floor. Teaching workshop at 8 p.m.; dancing 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. All dances taught and you do not need to bring a partner. Rockport State park admission provides entry to the dance and Mountain Spirit Heritage Festival activities. The Summer Contra Dance is part of the 4th Annual Mountain Spirit Heritage Festival, sponsored by the Uinta Headwaters RC&D, Utah State Parks, and Loose Shoes (a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering community-based music and dance). For more information, email Danielle at ddmjudd@aol.com or see http://www.utahcontra.org/ Coalville City Mountain Spirit Heritage Festival Friday, June 12, from 4 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Summit County Fairgrounds, Coalville. Free Admission. *Continuous Free Concerts and Entertainment on “Amphitheater Hill” (Bring your picnic blankets and/or lawn chairs to eat and enjoy the concerts) Entertainment: 4:00 pm Echo Mountain Cloggers – Cheryl Ovard’s children’t clogging group. Concerts: 4:15 pm Rick Leyba - good, fun music variety; 5:30 p.m. Detour Utah -country/western, bluegrass; 7:30 p.m. Richard Olsen -“Rodeo Cowboy” upbeat country/western/yodeling Fun: * Drawing for Free Richard Olsen CDs; * Autograph Signings; * Wagon Train Arrival and Parade at 5 p.m.; * Free Pig Roast Dinner from 6:30 pm—until the food’s gone! * Family Photos - have them taken in old-time/western costumes or as you are. —Summit County Public Works - Division of Weed Management Announces 2009 Spring Helicopter Weed Control Spraying Beginning June 1, 2009. Interested parties will need to do the following: Deliver a clearly marked aerial photo of the area to be sprayed to the Summit County Public Works Building at 1755 S Hoytsville Road – by June 4, 2008. The area being sprayed should be perimeter flagged to insure proper application. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Marchant at (435) 336-3979 or (435) 640-4188. Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be in your area: June 2: Coalville/Wanship - Summit County Animal Shelter (1745 S. Hoytsville Rd.) June 3: Heber City - Police Dept. (301 S. Main) Both locations: FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED! Space is limited, arrive early, intake starts at 8 am until full. Walk-up microchipping and vaccinations available to anyone 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A processing fee applies to clients getting vaccinations only. Animals must be between 8 weeks and six years of age and weigh at least 2 lbs. Do not feed pet after 9 PM the night before surgery if pet is over 4 mos.; do not feed after 6 AM if pet is under 4 mos. Water ok. No sick animals. Cats must be in labeled carriers, dogs on leashes. For more Info: 1-866-PETS FIX (1-866-7387 349) or www.utahpets.org Coalville DUP Daughters of the Utah Pioneers members will be holding their Annual Bazaar on June 12, 2009 at 10AM. Yummy bake goods will be provided to sale, along with quilted quilts, tied quilts, afghans, handiwork articles that have been created by the members. We also have a quilt that you may buy chances on to win that will be given away this fall. Please come and enjoy visiting the new refurbished building. See you there. Mountain Spirit Heritage Festival 2009 - music and entertainment schedule Friday, June 12: 4:00-9:30 p.m. Summit County Fairgrounds, Coalville. “Amphitheater Hill” 4:00-4:15 Echo Mountain Cloggers – Children’s Clogging Group 4:15 – 5:00. Rick Leyba – Good, Fun Music Variety 5:00 - Wagon Train Parade - 5:30–7:15 - Detour Utah– /Country/Western/Bluegrass 6:30; Pig Roast Dinner until food’s gone - 7:30-9:30; Richard Olsen– “Rodeo Cowboy”. Upbeat Country/Western/Yodeling - Drawing for free Richard Olsen CDs During his concert! Saturday, June 13: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. - Rockport State Park, Wanship. Located below the Rockport Dam in the Old Church Campground. All Concerts, band scramble contest, and contra dance are free throughout the day. Bands Autograph signing for free CDs. All Concerts, band concerts, band scramble contest and contra dance are free throughout the day. All concerts, bank scramble contest, and Contra dance are free throughout the day; Bands autograph signing - free* 10 a.m.-12:50 p.m., Band Scramble Registration (Pavilion)C (Old Church) 10:45-11:40 Detour Utah– Bluegrass/Country/Western Approximately 11:30 Wagon Train Arrives into the park 11:5012:50 Paddle Strings– Trail Songs/Ballads with Contemporary Flair 1 p.m. Drawing for Band Scramble Assignments 1:40 p.m. - Band Scramble Competition, Judging and Awards 3:20-4:20 CNay Family Band - Bluegrass with Contemporary Mix; 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Richard Olsen - “Rodeo Cowboy” Upbeat Country/Western/Yodeling - 5:40 – 6:40 p.m. - River Road– Bluegrass/Newgrass 6:50-7:50 p.m. Red Desert Ramblers - Old-time, Country, Swing, Bluegrass - 8:00-10:30 Contra Dance - Public Dance with Live Music by Loose Shoes Bandand Calling by Rob Snow (Instruction 8:00 – 8:30) for more information contact Bonnie Bates (801) 718-8951 oremail: bonbates@yahoo.com Pictures at The Summit County News Office There are many pictures at the Summit County News Office which have not yet been picked up. If you have left a picture, please stop in the Coalville Office, or if you have left them at Kamas, please stop in the Uinta Auto for pictures there. Thank you. 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