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Show V hiv Two -- - Tin1 May Pyramid 1W1 Pyramid Editorials PDOID!! Comments, Open letters l. Prepare early Much has been written and said about the possibilities of 1984 flooding equalling or exceeding the floods of last year. Already state hydrologists are rating our flood potential 9.4 on a scale of 10, and as weather warms and the record snow pack begins to melt, the chances will become greater. Fortunately, most Sanpete residents live in cities that are well prepared. And last years flooding has given city and county officials experience in dealing with the possible hazzards associated with flooding. A well organized county emergency preparedness organization has been well supported by just as well organized city emergency crews. But emergency preparedness is not for just the officials or volunteers who have been assigned responsibilities. One of the preventative measures being taken in most cities is to educate the local residents on the importance of being both informed and prepared to take emergency measures. Cities have been given emergency outlines which could be implemented in the event that any type of emergency occurred, but more directly aimed at the procedures to follow in case of flooding. As we head into the flooding season, each resident needs to be aware of his responsibility to prepare for possible flooding. One of the recommendations being made is that family heads should make sure they have extra food, water, and clothing for each member of their family should an emergency evacuation order be given. In addition, those on medication should have extra supplies of medicine, gasoline tanks of vehicles should be kept full, and other emergency items such as matches, battery powered radios and flashlights should be located, in good repair and ready should the need arise. A city and county emergency is invaluable tool to minimize proan system preparedness of life. However, just as imloss and prevent damage perty of a is people who recognize their own population portant the and make necessary adjustments to be responsibilities prepared. Others can do only so much. If we are faced with flooding again this year, those that are unprepared will suffer the most. The time to prepare is before the emergency. If you have questions about what you should do contact your emergency preparedness officer or your City Hall. well-organiz- Strong athletic program beneficial Dear. Editor: would like to congratulate both Coach Larry Andersen and Coach Paul Tidwell on their new positions at Snow College. A special thank you to both coaches and their coaching staffs at NS High for instilling high standards, a sense of worth and commitment into the lives of many I I myself, think a strong athletic program is beneficial to the high school program. However, there have been those who have complained. Its time now to show your interests. Are those who are opposed to such activities only a minority? Shauna Draper students. As both the coaching positions are left open now, perhaps those interested parties who have complained about misusing school time would propose a solution-do- nt replace the coaches and have only a regular P.E. teacher with intramural competition held through the year. Thus, there would be no need of the girls missing school to participate in drill team or cheerleading and the boys would not miss school to travel to distant schools. Museum open to groups FAIRVIEW The Fairview Museum is now open for school groups and special tours May 14 through May 26, said Curator Golden Sanderson. Sanderson said the official season would open on Memorial Day. Watching plants grow brings satisfaction Dear Citizens: Arbor Day is one of our most neglected, but most important holidays of the year. We recognize that many of our citizens were upset because City Hall was closed, but many of our employes felt that the holiday was important enough to come out the next day and help with our Arbor Day celebration. For those of you who missed it, our celebration really was wonderful. Through the help of concerned citizens and the blessing of good four weather, we planted thirty-si- x foot shade trees and six pine trees. We also put in about three hundred lilac bushes around the tennis courts which we hope will help buffer the sound from the dances. Most of the trees we planted were seedlings which we grew over the past two years in our own little urban forest next to the old armory. We hope that they will grow from their present four foot height into a real addition to our park. We would also ask that everyone do their part to protect the plants and that you will all enjoy watching them grow. We really appreciate the work of the Tree Commission under the direction of Howard DenHartog, Lois Stulces Beautification Committee, some of the Youth Council Members and the many citizens who pitched in to help. There were so many people that it would be impossible to name them all. However, I would especially like to commend the Chris Parry and Gary Potter families for their support in bringing their children and teaching them the joys of working for ones community. I would also like to commend Principal Reed Miller for his support in teaching the elementary school kids the value of civic partic-patio- n in events such as Arbor Day. His tree planting program at the school on Wednesday was really wonderful. Once again we have planted seedlings in our little tree forest and, consequently will have more to set out next year. I want to extend my heart felt thanks to all of you who helped. The real joy for those who participated will come with the satisfaction which will come from seeing those plants grow from year to year. Mayor Amoir Deuel The joys of being a mother some friends and their children to a lake resort for the weekend. Our girl, NaDene, at that time could not swim a stroke and was probably about two or three years old. She just walked down to the lake and jumped in, but did have enough sense to hold her breath as she stood on the bottom looking around. Perry we were kids, we practically lived in the Mt. Pleasant swimming pool. A lot of enjoyable hours were spent there. Mom always knew where us kids were. I have never been sorry about learning how to swim. Even the basics can help, even if youre young or When you live in a state such as Minnesota-ov- er 10,000 lakes, you have a lot of respect for all this water and swimming is almost a must. Im not a strong swimmer by I do think I could any means-b- ut paddle to somewhere, if I had to. I would like to mention a for instance. The kids are now 20 and 18 years old. But at one time they were smaller and younger. Hard to believe, isnt it? At this particular time, I have in mind, we were with didnt stop to think about anything except saving that child. He jumped in with clothes, watch, wallet, shoes and all and scooped her off from the bottom. It could have been a lot worse! The swimming Perry had had was in a dammed up canal or ditch or creek. But it did save her life. We came back from the resort and enrolled both children in a swimming class. Our boy, Brad, was only a toddler then and he was taught how to swim. This teacher even taught the children who were still in diapers. A learning experience but it was well worth the time and money to have these kids learn to swim. Sincerely Mary Lou Sorensen Sundays special day to remember mothers Dear Editor: I am writing once again to tell you how I really feel about mothers. I feel that mothers are super special and do much for us. I feel we should treat our mothers a little better as they give us everything we need. They give us love and lots of it. I feel that on Mothers Day we should recognize our mothers in a very special way. This Mothers Day think of all she has done for you. Think of everytime she has helped you in any way. I think that this Mothers Day you should tell Mom how much you love her. Tell her thanks whole year. Moms think that you kids are the greatest thing to hit this earth. Dont you think its about time you told Mom that you love her? She needs to know just as much as you do. I would like to take this time to tell my Mom how special she is to me and want to thank her for everything for all she has done for she has done for me. Happy Mothers Day, Mom. Love Always Dawn Welsh Waterlines repaired Continued from page 1 threatened the city with flooding chosen is a good aquafur, Mayor came from the north side of the Cox explained. canyon. An easement is being obtained Were hoping that the melt will from Ron Bangerter, and Lester start this week, Mayor Cox conBenning Co. of Payson will drill the tinued noting that the snow pack was well near the water tank. not as heavy in Fairview Canyon as Mayor Cox further explained that in the other canyons. the engineer will hand carry all He explained that whatever information to the Board of Health to happened the city was prepared. All plans are in order, equipment expidite the permits for the well. Mayor Cox expected the well to be and food is ready, he said. "I hope we dont have to implement the completed within three weeks. There are 23 slides in Fairview emergency he procedures, Canyon, Mayor Cox continued, and stressed, but indicated that the although there are some with a lot of people were prepared in case it was bulk, he and other city officials are necessary to evacuate the city again optimistic that there will not be any this year. serious problems associated with them. Geologists who have studied the slides indicate the slides on the south side of the canyon do not have a lot of bulk; and, therefore, do not pose too The Farm and Ranch Ownen Insurance Package iik Ir .nut much of a threat to the city. The )aiK inn hul hMk.jr Juv ti.xn l.mni't'. ni'!. tiiiii 'mu rv r iiiiiiiiiiil Iltstlt.ltti .mil lurst-k Ami s.ivr ii) greater bulk appears to be on the It) iftv In 'D (.ill !,k vii) 4l4 north side of the canyon which is Ink liuHmj LtixhtO fill hi llli'llliu .I'lllll lllllll !. also the drier side. ,msI,h.m ,UIIVxh4n.tll ft .. m i. in vtv'M- (antis Last years slide which closed !. .ii:i li.ii"- .itn! L lip's Fairview Canyon road and Our policy is saving you money Save up to 20 on your farm insurance. 'Mh! K. ( h. mi i Ktnn-,i! Yi HI Two file for Board K i tl:- Mo and wrong. The joy of her beautiful young is only exceeded by the joy she radiates as she makes plans to walk down lifes pathway with the fine young man of her choice. The joys of being a mother come from giving her children love, courage and strength and the tears of joy she sheds are from seeing them become successful men and women. face Retired general to speak in Manti on peace movement MANTI Brigadier General Andrew J. Gatsis, U.S. Army positions in Korea and commanded one of the most effective units in Vietnam. His command responsibilities have included Chief of the Department of Tactics at Fort Benning, Assistant Chief of Staff for plans in the Pacific and Commander of all army installations in Hawaii. His observations on the peace movement and how it operates from the Pentagon to West Point to the battlefield will surprise you. Gatsis speech is being sponsored by The Larry McDonald Crusade and by local Chapters of The John Birch Society as part of its national educational program. (Retired), will speak in Manti on the subject of the The 'Peace Movement: Strategy for Deception. Kis speech will be held at the Manti Public Library clubrooms at 8 p.m., Friday May 11. According to Gatsis, years of trading with and providing assistance to the Soviets have helped them to strengthen their military capabilities. Assessing the current world situation, he states: Tragically, the United States must defend itself against a Frankenstein Monster it has helped to prop up and strengthen. Yet, the hardcore unilaterally disarm advocates would the West, thereby allowing this monster to devour the remaining portions of the freeze Free World. The Peace Movement is a strategy for deception. If we unilaterally disarm, we will invite nuclear war or blackmail. Instead, we must regain the will and capacity to defend and preserve our liberties, and we must stop helping our Communist enemies build missiles targeted at the United States. If the art of diplomacy fails, the art of warfare can rescue the nation. But if the art of warfare fails, no diplomacy can salvage our nations destiny. Brigadier General Andrew J. Gatsis, U.S. Army (Retired), entered the U.S. Army in 1939 as a private and served his country as a professional combat infantryman for thirty-si- x years. He was General Andrew J. Gatsis graduated from West Point, and he also completed the course of instruction at the Counterintelligence School, Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College and the Air War College. MT. PLEASAN- T- Of $870 in General Gatsis, one of our most decorated officers, has served as a goods and money reported stolen paratrooper, infantry commander, during the month of April, $611 have intelligence officer, and instructor in been recovered by the Mt. Pleasant Military Science. He personally led City Police according to Police Chief counter attacks on Communist John Christensen. $870 found Municipal Clerks Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The municipal clerk is tlui oldest of public servants and a critical p,ut of efficient and trsponsive local The accurate careful safeguarding, and prompt retrieval of public records uie vital functions, without which effective local government could not exist. As local government has grown in responsibility and importance thiough the Nation:, history, so has the role of the municipal clerk. The clerk prowdos n direct link between pust, present, amj future hv pirservinj! records fur poster-iland implementing goveriinienl.il decision'-,- . Municipal cteiks also seek better and more effective ways to perform these critical in liIit of the rapid technological advances of today's world. lespoiisiluhties In recognition of the outstanding and vital services performed liy niunicip.il clerks and their dedication In public service, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 92, has designated the week beginning May 13, igg-j- , as Clerks Week." and has authorized nd requested the President "Municipal to issue .1 proclamation in observance of that week. . y NOW, T1IMUTOKK. I, RON'AU) KKAGAN, President of the United Slates id America, do hereby proclaim l..e week beginning May 13. lutu. as Mnninp.il Clerk's Week. I call upon the people of the United States to obreoe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Si - MANTI Two incumbents have filed for to the North Sanpete School District Board. David Peterson, Mt. Pleasant, has filed as has Frank Cook of Moroni. To date, no one has filed for the Spring City seat which is now held by David Sorensen. Potential candidates have until June 27 to file for one of the three vacancies on the board. IHM!I H,-- Is The joys of listening to a young son mumble the words of his first prayer are only exceeded by sending him to the world so that he may bring the message of love and peace so that others, too, may know joy. The joys of watching him pick himself up after a fall on the bike is only exceeded by his determination to overcome his problems and make a wiser choice the next time. The joy of his first words are only exceeded by his learning the meaning of those words and learning the difference between right High on a windy peak, the lone pine stands tall and straight against the destructive forces of nature. The seasons come and go along with the good times and the bad times and the tree still stands, a little worn, but still a pillar of strength against ravaging winds and rain, and still tall. Sometimes being a mother is much like watching the tall pine weather the storm. Mothers do their best to give their child a good start in life. But the real joy of being a mother is to see sons and daughters battle the winds of evil as they make their way through life and still continue to gain strength'and courage and to still stand tall. The joy of birth is only exceeded by the joy of seeing a child set high goals and go forth into the world and become a credit to society. The joys of watching a child take his first step is only exceeded by watching him walk down the aisle on graduation day. nuclear before you leave for school or work. It makes her feel better when you tell her that you love her than when she tells you that she loves you. It makes me feel great when my mother says she loves me. It just makes my whole day. Now if it makes you feel so good. It makes her you. Your Mom needs to know just as much as you do that you love her. You should tell her every morning ,:.P Koleen Dear Editor: I have been reading in The Pyramid the pros and cons of having a swimming pool rebuilt. I am a former Mt. Pleasant gal, Mary Lou Pritchett Sorensen and would like to write a couple of lines here on the subject and the way I old-you- ng. ;.yj Peterson Learning to swim worth everything feel. When THE VIEW FROM HERE IN W1 1 NI.SS Wl IKIU-.OI-- , I have heieunto set mv hand this t.ith lay id ITl in Ihc year of 0111 I.ord nineteen hundred ami cighty fotu. ami ,d the Independence of the United States of Amein a the two hi, mired and eighth. Q crwcC TOM DYCHES INSURANCE 84 W. Main Mt. Pleasant Chester, 436 8723 462-284- 4 f- - |