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Show Page Two The Pyramid November 27, 1 Snow plans 985 OPDOIDOIM Comments Letters to the Editor Is project Time to give thanks When the early Pilgrims gathered to commemorate their first harvest, they had much to be thankful for. Many had lost their lives. Poorly prepared and already suffering the ravages of a long sea voyage, that first devastating winter took its toll. Those who were not visited with sickness perished from lack of food. But the ones who survived found the Indians not only friendly, but invaluable when it came to plant their crops in the spring. There was a bounteous harvest and the grateful settlers shared that harvest with their new friends. It was truly a time of thanksgiving for those who remained. Throughout the years Thanksgiving has been a time of reflection. With families to surround a table filled with a bounteous harvest, one is reminded of his own struggles throughout the preceding year. Situations have drastically changed since those first few settlers offered thanks for their blessings. Todays families live in better homes and food is easily obtained. But all still face the reality of sickness and the temporal nature of life. Surrounded by family and friends modern-daPilgrims still bow their heads in solemn reverence as they gratefully acknowledge the hand of Providence that guides them through adversity, and they pray for peace, health and prosperity for the coming year. In the Thanksgiving tradition may you and yours experience the true meaning of this holiday and all it stands for and share in the celebration. y Fairview may add city hall to national register by Nancy Miner FAIRVIEW The city council is continuing to pursue the possibility of putting the Fairview City Hall on the National Register. Mayor Eddie Cox read a letter from the National Register of Historic Places, at the last city council meeting held Nov. 19, asking the city if it was interested in taking this action. The letter also explained some rstrictions and obligations involved in the procedure. The Natural Gas Corporation has requested a franchise from the city to bring natural gas to Fairview. They have also asked if the city would be willing to finance the project. The council indicated that they definitely would not be in favor ' c financing the project, but if the c mpany is willing to finance it themselves, the city would give it some consideration. Kent Miner was assigned to check on the franchise that has already been granted to one gas compaany to see if it is legal to grant another franchise. If it is legal, the Natural Gas Corporation will be invited to send a representative to council meeting to present their request in more detail. After opening and canvassing the returns of the November municipal elections, a motion was passed that the results be declared correct. Gerald K. Hansen was elected to a r term as Mayor; Ronald Giles and Reed Mower were elected to a four-yea- r term as city four-yea- southwest comer. This settling has caused the door to bind open. City employees were assigned to find a temporary solution for the winter; a permanent solution will be decided upon in the spring. In other business: Several delinquent power accounts were reviewed and appropriate action taken. A motion was made to repair Laurence Larsens fence, which was damaged when the school road was paved. Councilman Rian Anderson, at the request of Ruel Mower, asked if the city planned to make a contribution to the War Memorial in Mt. Pleasant, but the city council was not in favor of making a contribution. Councilman Edwin Miner again requested that vehicles and other impediments be removed from the city streets. The city will purchase turkeys to be given to city employees at Christmas. All vouchers presented for payment were approved. Mayor Eddie Cox conducted the meeting, which was attended by all the city administrator, marshal, recorder, and one other citizen. coun-cilme- Fountain Green The Fountain Green Second Ward Choir is practicing for their annual Christmas Cantata which will be presented on Dec. 22. coun-cilme- Michael Robison, Fairview Postmaster, requested that the city council find a solution to prevent the post office building (owned by the city) from further settling on the concert Pyramid Editorials Mr. and Mrs. Rowen (Susan) Monsen and five children recently moved to Fountain Green from Powell, Wyo. Their children include Tamara, Angela, Michael, Thadues and Grant. right Snow Colleges EPHRAIM Christmas annual concert, scheduled for December 5 in the Auditorium, has been designed to usher in the Christmas Spirit according to Dennis Hansen, department chairman. A special feature this year will be a jazz-roc- k ensemble which will serenade the audience. The program will get underway at 8 pm. William Lower, a sophomore music major from Magna will lead the concert band in a number called "Christmas Rhapsody. The band under the direction of Jay A Christensen, will also play Celebration of Christmas, and a special rendition of Russian Christmas music written by Alfred Snow News and Views By Pres. Steven D. Bennlon rt for Sanpete? Dear Editor: The election for the Central Utah Project is over and less than 20 percent of Utahs voters decided how our tax dollars would be spent for the next 50 years. Two counties, Wasatch and Uintah, were opposed to the massive water project and for very All of their water will t iod reason. be used not for the growth and development of their section of the state, but will be transported mainly to Salt Lake County for the continued growth and development of the states most prosperous and growing area. So the rich get richer and the poor continue to get poorer. We believe the strong support from Sanpete County voters was due mainly to the backing given the project by many government and civic leaders and to the fact that Utahns believe this should use Utahs water and not California. However, now that the election is over, the property taxpayers in Sanpete County should ask themselves why they want to pay at least two mills tax every year, or about $20 of their taxes if they own a home valued at $80,000, for a water project that will never benefit any of the water users north of Gunnison and have little benefit in that area even if the huge project should ever be completed to that point. Sanpete County is paying over $100,000 each year into the project and costs could go higher. Why do we want to do this for 50 more years? Would we plunk down a $20 bill on the grocery counter and leave without taking anything? That is about what the CUP will do for Sanpete. The citizens of Sanpete County should ask themselves why bonding for a water project is any different than bonding for new school buildings, sewer projects or other public facilities. Did the voters of Salt Lake County ever bond to help with any of these projects that are now benefiting the people of Sanpete County? Perhaps, our elected officials should insist that the Gooseberry; Narrows Project be included in the CUP. This is a project which has been hauled through the courts for 60 years and is now being blocked by the Forest Service, but which could benefit the county. Or, in the absence of any help in that area, perhaps the people of Sanpete could be appeased like Duchesne was with its bowling alley and the CUP could build a nice swimming pool in Mt. Pleasant. About three years of the countys payments would provide that facility for us. Otherwise it looks like a project which wil benefit Utah, meaning the Wasatch Front, will be of no worth to this Central Utah County. The people here should let their elected and commissioners representatives hear their views on this issue and steps should be taken to pull Sanpete out of the project and relieve Sanpete property taxpayers of a useless burden. Don R. Smith Milburn Reed. The vocal group, Ascension, directed by Jay Christensen, will sing such numbers as Jingle Bells, Sleigh Ride, and The Christmas Song." Judy Morgan will lead the A Cappella Choir in a variety of Twas The numbers, including Night Before Christmas. Snows dance group, Orchesis, will make a special guest appearance under the direction of Toni Bench. Speaking in behalf of the music department, Jay Christensen said, There will be no admission charge for this concert. Wed just like to invite the folks in our area to come and join with the students in this which program promises something for everyone. He indicated that the concert precedes an g depature of Snows football team as they, along with the coaching staff, leave to participate Bowl game in in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, We feel that the concert will not only serve to get us in the mood for Christmas, but will be a fine send-of- f for the Badgers, Jay said. early-mornin- n Over the past several weeks, it has been quite well publicized that the Snow College football team was ranked among the "Top Ten in the nation. Last week the Badgers were named Number One in the nation. All Snow Family and friends are extremely proud of this remarkable achievement. The team has worked hard and ac- an almost complished un- believable feat by going undefeated in probably the toughest football conference among junior colleges in the country. We salute Coach Criner, the coaching staff and this outstanding group of players who have worked so hard over this season and even before that. Perhaps it is not quite as well known that Snow has two other teams that are likewise ranked in the Top Ten in the nation. Snows debate team, as of last week, was ranked number two in the nation, and Snows womens volleyball team has been ranked eighth and ninth and finished second in the region. Having performed extremely well in competition during the past few weeks, Snows debaters could likely be ranked number one in an upcoming poll. Some of the formidable competition Snows team, which is small in numbers, has faced include UCLA, Stanford, Molly McKay, daughter of Charles and Elna McKay, Mt. Pleasant, won first place in the junior and senior division of the Lady Woolgrowers Make It With Wool Contest held Nov. 23 in Mt. Pleasant. Serene Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Beck, Spring City, won second and Jennifer Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hansen, took third. Contestants included back, Kim Mellor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Meilor, University of Califomia-Berkele- y and the University of Oregon. Most recently Snow debated against BYU, University of State, California, Arizona University of New Mexico, University of Colorado and others. Here they won not only the junior sweepstakes in the tournament (at Southern Utah State College in Cedar City,) but also the overall sweepstakes. Here again, we salute the coach, Rick Wheeler, and his debate and forensics squad who have worked so hard and performed so admirabley! Not to be overlooked are Coach Ann Bricker and the Snow College volleyball team. They have performed extremely well in very rugged competition over this past season. We commend each of these teams for their remarkable achievements. Each team, in and of its own right, deserves high praise and recognition. To see all three of them performing this well at the same time is indeed an amazing accomplishment. We again wish them all continued success as they strive for team unity and perform at the best of their abilities. Were proud of the manner in which they represent Snow College. Moroni; Molly McKay; Natalie Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Thompson, Mt. Pleasant; Jennifer Hansen; Serene Beck; and front, Leisl Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hansen, Fountain Green; Julie Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Thompson; and Sherri Buttars, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Buttars, Moroni. Thanks for Badger coverage Dear Editor: Thank you for excellent coverage of Snow College's football season. I appreciate your also printing Kevin whites articles. But best of all have been the photos. I look forward each week to see what you have printed. As my husband was being carried across the field at Mesa, I wished for a picture.. and you provided me with one. Thank you, Joyce Criner Editors note: The Pyramid would like to say thanks to Steve Peterson, our Snow College sports writer, for getting the stories and pictures our readers. for Santa subs Continued from page 1 prizes are awarded the money left from the donations is used to buy items needed for the Sub for Santa program. Other money and food items are collected by students at North Sanpete High School. And we accept cash donations, food and clothing at the armory," Sgt. Allred said. Money is then used to purchase items from local merchants. Once food, clothing, and other items have been purchased, National Guardsmen either deliver the goods to needy recipients or contact heads of households to pick them up and distribute them as they desire. No one should have to be cold and hungry, especially at Christmas. 4 Andrea Jorgensen, daughter of Betty and Robert Jorgensen, Mt. Pleasant, won first place in the n division of the Lady Woolgrowers Make It With Wool Contest held Nov. 23 in Mt. Pleasant. Anna Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Beck, Spring City, took second place, and Abbey Shelley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shelley, Mt. Pleasant, was third. Con testants include from left, back, Anna Beck; Abbey Shelley; Andrea Jorgensen; and Jennifer Seely, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrel Seely, Mt. Pleasant; pre-tee- Carolyn Cook Garrett was honored at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cook on Saturday. It was her birthday and family members attended the event. WASATCH THRIFT SHOP 200 South 100 West Mt. Pleasant CHRISTMAS SALE Friday, Nov. 29 10 a m. to 4 p.m. OPEN Wed. & Fri. 5 p m. thru Dec! 20 and front, Elizabeth and Esther Slack, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Slack, Mt. Pleasant; and Lea Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Bob Hansen, Fountain Green. 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