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Show Thursday, October 11, 2007 18 SPRINGVILLE HERALD Columbus Day Thomas Bowden On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus dis- -covered the New World, opening a sea route to vast uncharted territories that awaited the spread of Western civilization. Centuries Cen-turies later, the ensuing cultural cul-tural migration culminated in the birth and explosive growth of the greatest nation na-tion in history: the United States of America. It is fitting that we have set aside a day to honor the Great Explorer. On one level, Columbus Day honors hon-ors the man himself for his many virtues. Columbus was a man of independent . mind, who steadfastly pursued pur-sued his bold plan for a westward voyage to the Indies despite powerful opposition-a man of courage, cour-age, who set sail upon a trackless ocean with no assurance that he would ever reach land-a man of pride, who sought recognition recog-nition and reward for his achievements. We need not evade or excuse ex-cuse Columbus's flaws-his religious zealotry, his enslavement en-slavement and oppression r to pQIF jtw.-' wt m v- wmrmfm v ' mm That means that you can call on me to fill your needs with the coverage you want and at the lowest possible cost. Farmers Insurance Group specializes in Auto, Fire, Life and Commercial insurance and is famous for fast, fair, friendly claims service. I'd like to meet you. Why not give me a call today. I think you'll be glad you did. YOU CAN AFFORD MORE HOUSE IN NEPHt I J, -4M5f. i . "I ,4 1 V r ' I ? ' J- n3m vssssrmm ; r'j liu.J; Ut2h County's lies) Estate p. 1 f re A W W J A fVsS . .." HNS V ! celebrates Western civilization of natives-to recognize that he made history by finding new territory for a civilization that would soon show mankind how to overcome the age-old scourges of slavery, war, and forced religious conversion. con-version. Thus, the deeper meaning mean-ing of Columbus Day is to celebrate the rational core of Western civilization, civiliza-tion, which flourished in the New World like a pot-bound pot-bound plant liberated from its confining shell, demonstrating demon-strating to the world what greatness is possible to man at his best. On Columbus Day, we celebrate the civilization whose philosophers and mathematicians, men such as Aristotle, Archimedes, and Euclid, displaced otherworldly oth-erworldly mysticism by discovering the laws of logic and mathematical relationships, re-lationships, demonstrating to mankind that reality is a single realm accessible to human understanding. On Columbus Day, we celebrate the civilization whose scientists, men such as Galileo, Newton, Dar- Townhomes In Salem Starting At $179,000 Karen Snow 25 East 200 South Springville, UT (801) 489-8000 & 4 not tub, shower room, gazebo, vinyl fencing, completely landscaped, 220 in garage plus neat and air. 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On Columbus Day, we celebrate the civilization whose political geniuses, men such as John Locke and the Founding Fathers, defined the principles by which bloody tribal warfare, war-fare, religious strife, and, ultimately, slavery could be eradicated by constitutional constitu-tional republics devoted to protecting life, liberty, property, and the selfish pursuit of individual hap-niness. On Columbus Day, we celebrate the civilization ceieoraie tne civilization whose entrepreneurs, men such as Rockefeller, Ford, and Gates, transformed an inhospitable wilderness populated by frightened savages into a wealthy nation of self-confident producers served by highways, high-ways, power plants, computers, com-puters, and thousands of other life-enhancing products. prod-ucts. On Columbus Day, in sum, we celebrate Western West-ern civilization as history's greatest cultural achieve- ment. What better reason could there be for a holi- the fall, said Jerry Good-day? Good-day? speed, Utah State Univer-Bowden Univer-Bowden is an analyst sity Extension horticultur-focusing horticultur-focusing on legal issues ist. at the Ayn Rand Insti- The first advantage is tute and is the author of the price, he said. Many "The Enemies of Chris- plants are discounted in topher Columbus." His the fall, not because they Op-Eds have appeared in are bad or defective, but the Philadelphia Inquirer, because it is much easier Miami Herald and other for a garden center to sell Mountain Valley Health and Safety Conference planned The Mountain Valley Chapter, American Red Cross is pleased to announce an-nounce the return of Safety School to Provo as part of the 2007 Mountain Valley Health & Safety Conference Confer-ence the week of October 15. Safety School originated originat-ed here in 1982 and is now returning to Provo after more then ten years. Courses included in this program are the 60 hour Emergency Responder course meeting the DOT guidelines for a First Responder Re-sponder and both State & Federal requirements for guides and outfitters on public lands. Learn the risks of a Flu Pandemic and what steps you can take to protect pro-tect yourself, your family, fam-ily, or co-workers. Attend this free Pandemic Flu Presentation. Pre-registra-tion is required and space is limited. For Health Care providers, provid-ers, Social Workers, and others we will be offering offer-ing both the HIV Starter Facts class and the HIV InstructorsPresenters course. Discover the facts about HIVAIDS, how it is transmitted and how 2 Bed, 2 Bath, FOR AS LITTLE AS $ 1,000 liniki vcf!:i! uunnvi! tuatl Evans SOl-437-5600 V Jpt. FT A (ill s t f 1. 1 - , , g ' Art City Elementary students joined those from around the country in the PTA sponsored walk to school safely. The students signed a pledge which included such promises as not to play in or 5t k with a buddy and not to run when crossing the street. The PTA was """JJJ X syafe Kids Foundation headed by Rilla Hawkins and Tug Gettlang from the Orem poe Department. They greeted the students with apples and stickers as well as huge smiles as tney arrjVed at school safely. Fall a perfect time for planting Many plants may not look their best this time of the year, but in reality, they are great specimens. Fall is the perfect time to plant. There are many benefits to buying and planting a tree, shrub or perennial in to protect yourself from infection. You can also be certified to teachpresent prevention skills to at-risk groups. Become certified to teach your community group, workplace, or other organizations orga-nizations Red Cross Health & Safety Skills. Instructor Instruc-tor Levels include, Lay Responder CPRFirst Aid, CPRAED for the Profes sional Rescuer, Emergen- cy Response Course, Life- guard Program, and HIV AIDS prevention. For current Red Cross Instructors who wish to taKe tneir certification to the next level we are. offering of-fering the Preparedness Training System. This is the first step to become a Red Cross Instructor Trainer, certified to teach others who wish to be Red lis) Haymond; brother, Carl Cross Instructors. This (Arlene) Haymond; and sis-program sis-program does require ter, Linda (Robert) Bailie; preauthorization from all of Springville, Utah, your certifying Red Cross Roger served an LDS napter. Pre-registration is re- suiicuiui an courses in- bcout, and served in the US eluding the Pandemic Flu Army during Vietnam. He Presentation. For more in- recently retired from the formation on any of these US Department of Home-programs Home-programs please contact land Security He is a Ed Hall at (801) 373-8580. faithful member of The f2 f "i , : wmmzm-i. : " ;- 1300 Sq. Ft. DOWN, $995 Jo. Ody 4 Unils left! contact Ban Evans 801-437-5220 a plant in the fall than to hope it survives the winter win-ter in a pot. The next reason fall is a great time for planting is that plants like the cooler weather, said Goodspeed. It allows them to settle into their surroundings and get their roots into the soil before they must supply the plant with water. wa-ter. Typically, the roots on a tree or shrub continue growing well into the fall, and with less demand on them, they can turn their energy to getting ready for winter. Roger L. Haymond Roger Haymond of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Flori-da, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, at the age of 65. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Davis Haymond five children: Kimberly (Wade) Smith of Florida, Craig (Karen) Haymond of Arizona, Shauna Haymond (Rick Sherwin) of Virginia Scott (Merry) Haymond of California, and Carrie (Weston) Winegar of Utah; and 16 grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, Howard Havmond: his twin brother. Robert (Phvl- mission in Brazil, is a oraH. uate of BYU, is. an Eagle Call me today about our full line-up. (Auto. Home. Life. Retirement.) ,i You're in good hands. laamm, b. r3" "" Xrwl arty Witt Ma comnjn ..i. tonwan. Mjatt A" "if f V 1 "One concern about planting late in the fall is making sure the plant has enough time to take hold before the freezingthawing freezingthaw-ing action of winter tries to heave them out of the ground and toss them into the neighbor's yard," he said. "I planted a tree on Thanksgiving Day one year, and it stayed nicely in the ground. But I made sure I supplied it with a cozy, warm, 2-inch thick blanket of mulch around the roots, which kept them warm enough to anchor the tree." Roger L Haymond Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "Beach Grandpa" loved taking his grandchildren to the beach, fishing and snorkeling, as well as taking them for rides in the red wagon. He loved the outdoors and the mountains of Utah where he grew up. He will be greatly missed. A viewing will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 9nn Smith in Snrinville. Utah. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Springville City Cemetery Cem-etery Saturday, Oct. 13. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary. com 1 MICHAEL DAVIS 801-465-4574 765 EAST 100 NORTH PAYSON michaeldavis3albtate.com Toll Free: 866-465-4574 1 , |