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Show Page 2, THE LEADER-TH- E GARLAND TIMES, Dec. II, 1975 An Editorial Opinion l " Hold Night Meetings ? Let's Check Out Need destined to conduct their business fore empty chairs and reporters. is ' ' r m I be- Every election year there are those candidates who pledge to take the government to the people by doing such things as holding neighborhood meetings. Unfortunately, you never hear much about the promises after the If past performance is any indication, find commissioners would probably themselves every bit as alone as they currently do during their weekly Tuesday session during the day. It is not the time of the commission meeting that keeps the public away, but it may be the public's general lack of interest in government. 9d Q chambers. But scandals, fortunately, are still few and far between. So, it seems county commissioners along with most other government officials are THE REQUESTmade by the of Box Central Committee Elder County Tuesday that county commissioners hold all commission meetings at night so more people can attend is false reasoning we feel. The committee feels night meetings would make it possible for persons who work to attend the meetings which they would otherwise miss during the day. Demo-cracti-c - w-ALJ..5MV- l i. r ill "itSf " ..... l.i...HH7... '.4, 'r f - m a f t Star-Gaze- 111 I z -7- -: election. We suspect the politician tries and we also suspect his effort is killed by er disinterest. ;5? IT IS A farfetched example, perhaps, but can you imagine the kind of Nielsen ratings the county commission would get playing opposite MASH? MOST AMERICANS find the day to day activities of their government about 1 the central committee provide a little evidence first that there is a need for night meetings before commissioners start hosting their own tonight show. If we can come up with an audience, then by all means, hold night meetings. But commissioners can play to an empty hall as easy during the day as at night. jT mL V .rv & We suggest as exciting as the educational channel An increase on the on television. amount shown on a taxpayer's tax notice will spark more interest in government than night meetings or even a handwritten invitation to attend a commission meeting. Of course, a scandal has the ability to pack the government ZLYy& a valley. THE LATEST frustration stems from Washington where many of our other frustrations seem to have originated. The President wants a ceiling of $395 billion put on spending during the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, 1976. He also wants a tax cut bill. But he wants all or nothing. When the power company announces they're asking for another rate increase that'll up your light bill about 20 percent what do you do? Do you march down town, hand the secretary your light bill, and then kick her on the shins? Do you refuse to turn your lights on? or do you shoot off letters to the President, your congressmen, and the Public Service Congress wants the tax bill, Letters far m but down the road without knowing where the cuts are coming from. After all, they're might come in their district-and 1976 is an election,, year, , wonderful and somewhere in the back of our minds it makes sense that you can't spend more than you got. But, on the other hand, what good is a tax cut if it means losing your government job? Most of us have reached the point where we feel like we're just along for the ride. We'd like to get off, but we're not sure how to go about it. The problem is not just rising utility costs. Most of us could take the current crisis in stride if we could see someone on a white horse at the end of the tunnel with an answer. Meanwhile, Alka Seltzer continues to sell and Archie Bunker takes our mind off of it all. Perhaps the best thing the s. .Editor: I would like to take this opportuniy to, one by one, publicly thank everyone who has helped me in any way since Nov. 15, at 9:40 p.m. when I was hit by the train on Rocket Road down by Century Estaes. First of all to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Clark who were total strangers to me. She called public can do is go out and by a punching bag-pa- int the faces of his congressmen on nd punch away his frustrations. Object 'the ambulance and her sweet husband got me out of the water and took care of me until the patrolmen and ambulance crew arrived. Thanks to Mr. Slagowski for wrapping up my head and I have no idea who was on the ambulance crew because my eyes were covered up sure kept me warm because I was freezing and he took such good care of me. The rest of you know who you were and I will find out and give you a telephone call. J It seems by the time I got to the hospital and they were,! taking me out I believe I ' got a peek at our wonderful Chief of Police, Ron Ogborn and also Pete DeJarnat, but I'm not quite sure. Thanks to our wonderful Dr. Kerr who was right there to sew me up and take care of my immediate ne- - The Christmas season has a strange way of making ; rational humans out of all of ;us. It can make us do things iwe wouldn't dream of doing ' at any other time of the year like saying "Merry Christmas" to a complete stranger on the sidewalk. Consider this as an example of irrationality Christmas is that time of the year when you put off a bill that should have been paid a month ago to create a new bill that you won't be able tn pay a month from now. Yet, it makes you feel all good ir-- . inside. Christmas has its bright sides. likes layOld Star-Gazing in bed at night listening to two little boys in a nearby bedroom discuss the virtues of the Evil Knieval Stunt Cycle over the Captain Kirk Communicator. There are pledges that each will share his toys with the other on Christmas morning. And, even though the biggest battle of the year will be fought Christmas day over who gets to play with what, it kind of warms you to hear them talking. Christmas is that time of the year when you can eat all the fudge and chocolates you want with the knowledge that your wife will buy your new pants an inch bigger this Christmas. Christmas is the time for finding out that scrooge-lik- e grump in the neighborhood is really just a kid at heart when his house is the first to light up and sport a Christmas tree in the living room. Christmas is the time when Dad and the kids howl to set up the Christmas tree December 1 while Mom runs a delaying action motivated by the knowledge that she'll have to take it down the day after Christmas because it passed away somewhere in between. And just think of this one thing for consolation. Christmas Eve is probably the only time of the year; when you're completely qbntent, with being flat broke.' Christmas is theraputic. Next time you see your .worst enemy give him a 1 "Merry Christmas." It'll kill him and you'll feel great. "To perceive Christmas through its wrapping be- comes more difficult with every year." To it-a- Tips For Safe Season The holiday season is upon us. It is the your car, call the Police Department, request of the Tremonton City Police Department that the public utilize the we have wquipment to unlock the car. 3 . Would all citizens please watch for Christmas light vandals: Tremonton is exceptionally well lighted this year, with the trees on west main and many beautiful home decorations. The Police Department cannot watch all these lights at one time. The public is therefore requested to watch these areas for bulb snatchers, and vandals. If any are observed, please note the persons involved, or the license number and description of any vehicle involved, then notify the Police immediately. We, of the Police Department wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a Safe and Happy New Year. per- Don't drink and drive: If you are at a party and cannot get someone else to drive you home, call the Police Department and we will be more than glad to drive you to your home. Don't wait until you are stopped by an officer and then ask us to drive you home. 2. Don't leave Christmas packages on the seats of an unlocked car: Either place your packages in the trunk of your car, or place them .under the seat. No ma tter where you leave them, be sure to lock your car, and take the keys with you. If you do happen to lock the keys in 1 Tremonton Police Department Spanish Club 'Good Deeds' Plans Party By Annette Bunderson The Bear Rive high scho When Miles Thompson of ol Spanish Club will hold People are always comChristmas their annual plaining that newspapers Tremonton took his children print only the "bad" news. to roller skate at the Comparty December 18 in the Well, we'd like to change munity Center recently, he school cafeteria. that a bit. Starting this week noticed the poor condition of The movie "El Cid" will we're instigating a new fea- the gym floor. So. Thombe shown to the club memture called simply "Good pson, a contractor, donated bers. Deeds". his own equipment and teaA $1 admission will be chIn the feature we'll premed up with Ed Kerr of arged to the sent a few paragraphs each ,Tremonton to the who wish to attend. Showweek about the "good defloor prior to resurfacing it. time is 6 p.m. eds" of someone or some Thompson and Kerr spent group in the Bear River three days working from 7 valley. We hope to point up a.m. until 5 p.m. to get the some of the good things that job done. ..all without pay. Uedr-Oarkm- d Tints Another good deeds compeople do which go unnoticed or unreported because mendation should go to Published every Thursday they don't fit into the clas- Bothwell's Deloris Stokes Stokes who matched the $ioo ,by the Leader PublLshing sification of "news." If you know of someone or' contribution made by some Co. at 10 North 1st Went, some group which fits into young turkey growers recUtah. Tremonton, this classification let us ently to the Primary ChildBox rate: Subscription us at ren's Medical Center during know by calling -and Elder. Oneida Cache, 3 or Your the Utah Turkey show. $5.50 per year, all other name will be kept confidenareas $6.00 per year. tial Second Class Postage paid Here's an example of the ..If you know of a Good at Tremontoa Utah 84337. of "Good Deeds" we're us a doer Deed give type tip by after: calling 2575513 or 2575182. Partiality Editor: I am writing this letter to Airings let the general public know what is carrying on in Garland City under the guise of Police work. Friday night, three cars were illegally parked on the street in Garland. One belonged to a couple of young who people, newleyweds, had moved in to Garland (us). The other two were owned by local residents (long-tim- ALTO'S' for your children or grandchildren for Christmas. residents). e The local police was going to issue one ticket, not three, to the young people only. An argument ensued to no avail. "One ticket, said the local officer. An interested witness got a camera and took pictures of all three illegally parked vehicles. Result: no ticket issued. We didn't object to a ticket earned. But we do object to the partiality shown to well known people over the newcomer. We ask only for equality. We maintain if it is illegal for one person to park on the street during certain hours, it should be illegal for all. Signs should be placed and "ALL" offenders be ticketed. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burgener A FOR FOR COLLEGE START Fnc PUT hint Swings & Your (nwrad to MO, 00 Saving YOUR Lain Imuran MONEY AMERICA & Corp. WHERE XJ .in. IT mi timSST1'''' ALPINE BUILDS ! - - - SH FIR; are HALES $ S. 6th OV BfMHHKKKE i 257-518- KENNARD MISSION MEMBER , I'ph" 'I TO A INTEREST COMPOUNDED DAILY ON PASSBOOK SAVINGS CHRISTMAS !; THEM OR EARN Fresh cut 5 GIFT PERFECT SAVING d 257-551- and I couldn't see. I don't know how long it was from the time of the accident until those fine, speedy men arrived to take me to the hospital, but it seemed only minutes. No one in this valley will ever know how lucky we are in our small wonderful community to have such dedicated men, who drop everything at the sound of the siren to come to our rescue. One time in the ambulance and you will know what I mean. I know Arlo Erickson was inside with me because I asked him who he was. He Thanks To All THE PUBLIC, that's us, is so confused about economic policy that we don't know which is right. A tax cut sounds middle-America- this To The Editor they're not about to limit spending that Commission. following suggestions during iod. IS IT THE BLOB that ate Chicagoinvading the streets of Tremonton? No, it's just a pile of snow that lingered from the Thanksgiving Day storm which struck the Unfortunately, there are about as many good guys with answers as there are problems and they're all heading in different directions. saying goes. Many Americans have become firm believers in that old adage today. The problem seems to be that you just don't know who to punch in the nose. sing has become the official dish of the Christmas season not counting Thanksgiving which officially marks about the midway point in the Christmas season anymore, Old Star-Gazmust have already sat down in front of about five fully stuffed birds complete with all the trimmings. Now don't get me wrong, key and dressing. It's quite the opposite... I love it. But it doesn't love me. And so, since it's the Christmas season I plunge right ahead with reckless abandon with the knowledge that I'll pay for it later. But, who cares. Of The Sys tern s Gam e YOU CAN'T FIGHT the system, the Heartburn That's right. Have you noticed how turkey and dres- er Frustration Is Name SEVERAL YEARS back, a was almost made a minor folk hero when he took out a pistol and shot a pop machine dead after it took his money and refused to yield up a drink. The action was extreme, but it points up the frustration which the majority of n and certainly the underpriviledged are storing up inside. Ah, the Christmas season... r is really Old getting warmed up after going to three Christmas parties last week in four davs. Things got so bad I got the same white elephant gilt back the last night that I gave away the first night... and I didn't want it then But it's not the gifts that really, count. That's right, old Star-Gazsavs. Christmas to me is...heart-bur- n i.r W. It , ' |