Show Leveling Out Good Sign SignA A favorite tropic topic of discussion around these parts lately concerns concerns con con- cerns the drop in activity To some it comes as a surprise To 10 others as a good omen Most people are not too concerned about It ft and by rights shouldn't be For the past several years Moab and surrounding area has been in such a complete turmoil that people have scarcely had time to stop and take a breath for fear of getting left behind Commonly called a Century Boom Town Moab did have much in common with those made famous In Jn past years From the beginning beginning beginning be be- ginning however there have been many Indications that Moab was not a typical case in any sense of the word In all our increase In population and business activity there has been a large degree of permanence which would indicate a healthy growth even if somewhat somewhat somewhat some some- what faster than we would like Everyone knew that a period of mushrooming activity would be followed by a settling down and a almost almost al al- most everyone would agree that the days things did slow down would be welcome indeed Moab has come through one of the most crucial periods In Its history with flying colors The new homes businesses industries churches and last but not least people are a credit to the community com com- We can be thankful that tho the area leaders were farsighted enough In the beginning to lay plans and provide for the expansion and we can be thankful that the people both old and new were the type who could be depended upon to build a strong community Of course there have been troubles There are bound to be when such a series of events takes place in an area There will probably beM be bemore bemore M more headaches before it is Is' Is all over If the last three year records mean anything no difficulty will be too great We can expect a short period of belt tightening This will be necessary to cover the period of building But there is no reason why there should be any worry as to the future There is still a alot alot lot Jot of money to be made In this area and a lot of resources to be uncovered It Is hard to think anyone could have any doubts when we look at ot all oil that has been accomplished in hi so 60 short a 0 time We still have one of the most pleasant places to live In the West and should be thankful that once again we can take time out outto outto outto to enjoy the more pleasant aspects of community living For the first time in several years plans are again underway for city wide celebrations There are more of us to help make them successful successful successful suc suc- and more of us to enjoy them The Boom Doom years may be over over but but the many years of strong steady growth are just beginning From past experiences the people will take the new periods in stride as they have before and will work to make this the most progressive city in the West |