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Show r Page The Two Pyramid December 'ijl'jllii'iiiy,"mril''iirr tnnnf 1988 28, THE VIEW FROM HERE Pyramid Editorials Comments Koleen Letters to the Editor Peterson ' .nWiYr He took job seriously If he had a fault it was that he was too honest and that he took his responsibilities of county commissioner too seriously. He told people the truth, even though most politicians would have humored their constituents by feeding them the fantasies they would like to hear and believe. Perhaps he was also a poor politician, because he was a humanitarian and he worked to alleviate the problems he believed were causing the people of Sanpete the greatest difficulty-lik- e offering an alternative to municipal dumps. Like most champions, however, his actions were misunderstood. Instead of honoring him for his integrity, he was condemned for moving forward with a politically unsound proposal, especially during an election year. Did the prospects that he might lose the election deter him from doing what he felt was right? Definitely not. Did it cost him the election? Yes. Would Commissioners Bessey or Christenson have put their political futures on the line like he did? Well, Commissioner Bessey was also running for and he was an active part in the decision to build Sanpetes sanitary landfill on Highway 89 but no one would have known it. And he won his contest for It was Commission Chairman Wendell McGarry who took the heat on the volatile issue with full knowledge of the consequences. That fact is, in itself, a testimony to the kind of person Dr. McGarry is. And yet voters looked only at what they felt was an injustice and they wanted blood, any blood. Dr. McGarry just supplied them, once again, with what they wanted. In a recent telephone interview he admitted his sorrow over all the opposition the landfill had received. He couldnt understand why when he was working so hard to help the people of Sanpete County, that they would turn against him. Ill regret it until my dying day, he confessed. Honest? Yes, Abrasive? When necessary, but only to move the sluggish wheels of progress forward. Impatient? Sometimes, but then we all are, even those who were successful in garnering peoples support during the election. The only difference is they arent honest enough to admit their imperfections, if it will damage their public image. One of the best administrators this county has ever know, he served all the people of Sanpete regardless of their geographical location. Roads were built and maintained, he he was infought to obtain an access to Sanpete off strumental in getting lighting at Billies Mountain, and he even understood the need of women and mothers by having new rest room facilities built at the county fairgrounds. Under his administration Sanpete, was able to become economically revitalized and some of the economic burdens, like Palisade State Park, were shifted to the stafe. Those of us who have worked closely with Wendell McGarry know him as he really generous, and honest. He fought for young and old, he listened to complaints, he tried to explain the countys need to move forward. In all areas he was a champion to those he served. 5, d, Landfill hearing slated Jan. 12 We have private garbage collectors servicing all of our communities at the present time. I believe that they are doing a good job. The system should prevail and the private haulers should be allowed and encouraged to continue providing us with their services. We should also remember that these people are also employers and are providing jobs that benefit our economy. The private haulers have said they can handle all of the towns they are servicing now. They also say that by making some adjustments on their e Sanpete's Leading Newspaper THE PYRAMID Published Weekly at Mt. Pleasant Utah 84647 49 West Main Street they can make them automated to pick up the plastic containers that were shown to the commissioners and mayors. They also believe that the garbage trucks made in the proposal by Fredrickson are already outmoded and that he is just looking for a buyer. The commissioners should also consider recycling much of the waste. John Bagford has some good ideas on recycling and the commissioners should work more with him. Citizens should also look for ways to be less wasteful. The commissioners should listen to the voice of the people even though they do think they know more than anyone else. We do not need any more taxes. Many people in Sanpete County cannot afford even a few dollars more taken out of their already meager earnings each month. Also, we do not need any more county bureaus. I would like to encourage all citizens to attend the landfill hearing on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the courthouse in Manti. If you are unable to attend, you can submit written comments until 5 p.m. on Jan. 12. R. Kirby Bench ) PHONE: Fountain Green MARTIN CONOVER KOLEEN PETERSON Publisher .Managing Editor Editor PENNY HAMILTON LOIS BYNUM SUBSCRIPTION Office Manager RATES (In advance) $15.00 per Year SO' per copy $18.00 per year Outside Sanpete Co. CORRESPONDENTS Spring City 462-213- 4 Moroni, IdaO. Donaldson . Ftn. Green, Jessie Oldroyd Wales Fairview, Nancy Miner Mt. Pleasant, Holly Anderson A ark Soderborg Snow College .436-831- .445-342- Send change of oddreu to The Pyramid. 90 West Main Street Mt Pleasant Utah 48647 Second dasi postage pod at Mt Pleosont Utah and oddttionol moiling offices POSTMASTER Earldene Buchanan, of Spring City, has been called to serve in the California Arcadia LDS Mission. She will speak in the Spring City Second LDS Ward, Jan. 1, at 2:45 p.m. She enters the mission home Jan. The lowest point on land is the Dead Sea, 1,296 feet below sea level. 84116-069- will be held A Many former residents returned home for Christmas to be with their families and to attend the beautiful Christmas cantatas presented by the Fountain Green First and Second Ward choirs. The traditional Christmas eve dinner party was held at the home of Mariana Schulz, Dec. 24. A full course dinner was served for her two sons and their friends, all students employed in Provo. Those attending were Brian and friend, Janet Hannah, from Huntington Beach, Calif., Scott and friend, Ann Richey, from Sacramento, Calif, Don Olsen, Mt. Pleasant, and Jessie Oldroyd. A traditional program was held with Scott playing a trumpet solo, Brian performing a karate act, Miss Hannah sang a solo, Don Olsen read the birth of the Christ Child, and Jessie Oldroyd gave a Christmas story. i. 11. The first receivers of telephone rather calls cried out Ahoy-aho- y than the later greeting of hello. at 7 public hearing p.m. that night in the Commissioners Room at the courthouse. A single bamboo root may produce as many as 100 stems. Highlights of 88 Snow ends 100 years by Mark Soderborg EPHRAIM The end of the year is traditionally a time to look back at what has been accomplished over the previous 12 months and assess the progress that has been made. For Snow College, which has just its centennial celebration, the whole year has been completed an opportunity to look back at the progress the college has made over the past 100 years. the From Centennial Exin January to travaganza kick-of- f the final strains of the Mormon Tabernacle Choirs God Be With Meet Again, in November, the Snow College family and friends celebrated Snows one hundred years with dozens of special events. Even the basketball and football teams began and ended the year Til You with- - We victories over director of the State Historical Society, on the first occasion. It also teaches us about hardships, trials, disappointments, and failures. But we are here now to celebrate the success of this college at her 100th birthday, symbolized by this, her first and still her principle building. A tradition of excellence in the Evans, Its traditional this time of the year to pause and reflect over the year we are saying goodbve to and to focus on the hopes and dreams of the coming new year. For many of us 1988 was not a good year as it was a time of loss and a time of trial and sadness. For others the year brought happiness and many blessings. For those of us who feel like our world was shattered with the loss of a loved one, a critical illness, loss of jobs or other catastrophes, I can only add that life continues to go on, even if it is not going on the way we would like it to be. Someone once said that we should change the things that can be changed, but that we should also realize that there are some things that cannot be changed and that we must accept those facts and move on with our lives. In just over two years my world took a drastic change from a warm, happy family to losing two sons and a husband who were most dear to me. Some will say that we learn from this and that we must learn to face hardships. I dont know if we really do need all of that or not in order to learn and be strong. I know that I could have done without all of those problems. But I know, too, that I am still fortunate to have had such wonderful sons and a husband for the time I did. Many people I know did not even have that chance. I am grateful, too, for my other children and grandchildren. Another blessing others do not have. I am grateful that they are living good lives and doing their best. Others do not have that blessing. I have wonderful friends, There neighbors and are many who care, and I appreciate that. There is something about growing up in Milburn and Sanpete County that teaches us to survive. We can either look at our cup as half full or half empty. When a crop year was especially bad on the farm, I remember my father looking forward to the next year always believing it would be better. There is something in that for everyone no matter how poor or discouraging our lives become. For one thing, no matter what happens, each one of us has to decide for ourself what we will do with our lives. We can lean on family, friends and others, and we can all help others along the way, but each individual must make his or her own decisions. Life is too short to be wasted on the things. that destroy us, like drugs, depression and losses we cant change. It takes a lot of will power, but I believe every human is blessed with at least an ounce that can grow if we will let it. Lets take that ounce of courage, that ounce of will power and make up our minds to make our lives a little better in 1989. As the minutes tick away in 1988, may the bright promises of tomorrow be yours in 1989. fine and performing arts was their to the south. rebelTious arch-rivThe determination, drive, and sacrifice of college founders was recognized and celebrated with the Noyes Building being placed on the National Register of Historic Places and with three historical papers symposia. History is full of lessons about faith and determination, said Max recognized with the creation of a historic mural, and the presentation of art exhibits, dance festivals, music concerts and theatre presentations. The campus itself was beautiful and dignified with the addition of a carillon bell tower and historic gardens, a collection of portraits of past Snow presidents, and additional landscaping with trees and flowers. Two important publications were also released during the year. Sanpete Scenes:" A Guide to Utahs Heart by Gary Peterson and Ben Bennion and Snow College Historical Highlights: The First 100 Years by Dr. Edward Christensen, were the result of years of research and dedicated work. The look back continued with the honoring of 100 distinguished alumni of the college. Fifty individuals who of represent the diversity achievement and quality of character typical of Snow alumni at the were recognized 1987 homecoming and a second 50 at the centennial homecoming in 1988. But the recognition of excellence was not limited to the past. Snow boasted a record number of graduates at the centennial commencement and a record enrollment the following fall quarter. A Cen- m trucks Fairview (UPS)36S-S80- individual will MANTI County citizens have until 5 p.m. Jan. 12 to submit comments on the countys application for a permit to construct a landfill near Pigeon Hollow about eight miles south of Mt. Pleasant. According to a legal notice published by the county on Dec. 14, the comment period will end on Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. The application for permit and all background documents will beee available for public review during the comment period during normal business hours at the Utah Department of Health, 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City. Written comments will be accepted up to that time and should be submittal to: Brent C. Bradford, Executive Secretary Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Committee, PO Box 16690, Salt Lake City, Utah Let private firms keep garbage hauling business Dear Editor: Its good we have a local paper that will keep us informed as to what is going on in our county. There are many of us who will and do agree with the open letter submitted last week by Patty Berlin. While Sanpete County needs the landfill, it does not need to purchase two $90,000 garbage trucks and go into the collection business. New Year hopes depend on ,, tennial Development Campaign designed primarily to raise scholarship monies has been very successful and is nearing completion. A look back at the success of this centennial year necessitates a big thanks to the Centennial Committee and numerous subcommittees who planned and carried out the special events, to those who attended and participated, to all who were hosted and honored, and especially to those who kept Snow College going and for 100 reaching new heights years. Larry Larson Highlights of 88 Unearthed mammoth draws states attention MT. PLEASANT An ancient mammoth skeleton unearthed in Huntington Reservoir in August ' made the news and began a series of unsuccessful attempts to obtain the remains for the Fairview Museum that has just announced plans to expand its facility. The mammoth was discovered by a team of contractors repairing a leak in the dam structure and enlarging the reservoir. The find quickly had a team of paleontologists and archaeologists at the site and construction work halted until the skeleton, about percent complete, was exhumed and removed for study and preservation. Other items including pine needles and foliage preserved with the mammoth were removed for pollen dating. Ownership of the fine was claimed by the U.S. Forest Service because the mammoth was discovered on forest service property. Although the mammoth was discovered in Sanpete County, Carbon County received the greatest recognition and actually was home for part of the remains which were taken to a museum on the College of Eastern Utah Campus, Price. That county also took credit for the find during the Utah Fair by having some of the bones on display in the county exhibit. The state, however, that was given permission from the Forest Service to study the bones declared the remains too fragile to display and dashed the hopes of anyone having a permanent or temporary exhibit. By the time a public meeting was arranged for three location, Manti, Price and Castle Dale, public interest had begun to wane and only a few turned out to review the forest service presentation, although hundreds had thronged to the excavation site when the discovery was initially made. The Sanpete mammoth, as it turned out, was an older adult, who had it not become mired, would have probably died a natural death within months of its demise. The Forest Service was allowing the state experts to study and preserve the bones which would not be displayed because of their fragile nature. -- Coalbed DUP WALES Daughters of Utah Pioneers Coalbed Camp held their Christmas social on Dec. 20 at the home of Eunice Rees. Alaska Davis presented the lesson and luncheon was served. Gifts were exchanged and carols sung. County DUP visitors were Ramona Christensen and Ida O.Donaldson. Airman graduates r LACKLAND AFB, TX- .- Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Larry G. Larson, son of Kenneth Larson of Manti, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. During the six weeks of training the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the community college of the Air Force. He is a 1980 graduate of Manti High School. Fountain Green Jessie Oldroyd was the dinner guest on Christmas Day of Dr. and Mrs. Reed Oldroyd, Portland, Ore., their daughter and Mary Kay, and Curtis Fortie and sons, son-in-la- Brent and Craig, Dugway. A traditional German Christmas dinner was held. Miss Oldroyd gave memories of grandmother, Mary Jolley Oldroyd, and showed pictures. Dr. Oldroyd and his wife are restoring the home of Reeds father and grandfather, the late Irvin Oldroyd and Thomas J. Oldroyd. rrjrjrjirjrjrj There are bound to be joyous times aheadl Here's to plenty of sunshlno and smiles in Pre New Year's PAM 19891 Thanks to - DEC. 30 FRIDAY Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center Armory) 8 to 12 p.m. all our patrons (Old J&B HOUSECLEANING SERVICES ADMISSION $2 per person Music by AUDIO VISIONS Jeanette, Angie, Robyn, Ellen, LuDean Elva, Kayoko, Barbi and Karen iieiieiiiioMaiiiieiiiieHaitaiiiiaiiaiioiiitOfio(iaiiaiiatieiiaiiaHaoiiHaiiauaiieua itJAir . inf- - f -i ,, X v i |