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Show Page Eight - The Pyramid - October 22, 1997 Brothers follow footsteps of grandparents in years of marriage FAIRVIEW-- - Four Utah brothin the footsteps ers are following of their grandparents, whose marriage lasted nearly 82 years. The brothers and grandsons are well on the path toward longevity and long marriages. Blain. Vaughn, Ted and Reed Madsen have all surpassed their golden wedding anniversaries, ranging from the 51st to the 57th. Their wives and all of their sons and daughteis are all living and they have lost, through death, only two of 97 grandchildren and Their combined totals include 221 years of marriage, 313 years m ages and 115 living posterity. Born and raised in Fairview. the brothers are grandsons of the late Peter and Celestia Peterson, who set a long-tim- e United States marriage record, just one month short of 82 years together. The Fairview Museum of Art and History honors the Petersons by displaying a statue of them created by the well-knoUtah sculptor Avard Fairbanks. The sculpture is entitled "Love and Devotion" which was patterned after their lives. Blam and his wife. Miriam. Madsen and Vaughn and his wife. Dawn, Madsen have observed their 57th wedding anniversaries Ted and wife Lenore have spent more than 56 years together Reed, with his wife. Olive, recently celebrated thetr 51st wedding anniversary. The brothers were the children of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Madsen of Fairview. There were no sisters in the household. All four couples have been married in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. The brothers are High Priests in the church and have' held varied positions, among them bishops and a stake president. Blain, 81, is a retired Salt Lake City jeweler, a former of the Time Shop. He married Mariam Norman, Mt. Pleasant, and they lived in Salt Lake City. They have two sons and two daughters, 26 living grandchildren and eight er n. Vaughn, nearing 80, retired from teaching school in the North Sanpete School District and continues to operate a small farm. He married Dawn Gleave of Annabella They live in Fair-vieThey have two sons and three daughter, 14 living grandchildren and seven full-tim- Four Madsen brothers, left to right, Blain, Salt Lake City; Vaughn, Ted, both of Fairview; and Reed, Richfield, are walking the path of lon by C.R. Truitt FOUNTAIN GREE- N- The road project is nearly complete, but the city may need to come up with some more money by the time contractors complete the project, the council was informed at its Oct. meeting. With 10 days to go in the contract, one contractor is 93 percent completed and the other is 86 percent finished. Sunrise Engineering representative, Zane Pence, apologized again for missing the bid by 1 $22,000. Mayor Dean Hansen reported that he had talked with the county rural development department and recommended Sunrise notify them of the extra amount. He said he had assurances that the $14,000 over budget wouldnt be a problem but he didnt know about the $22,000, but thought it could be handled. Mayor Hansen explained that $140,000 was borrowed from Zions and that Rural Development (through Farmers Home Loan) would pay off Zions. He said the city had a line of credit for more than $140,000. WAYNESVILLE. M- O- Pvt. Robert W. Rigby, son of Richard W. Rigby, Mt. Pleasant, has graduated from Army National Guard basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood. He is the grandson of Dorothy Walters, Fairview. During the training, students received instruction m drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice. First aid and Army history and traditions NOTICE hereby given that the time and place for ch prior to the Municipal G eneral Election, Tue., Nov. 4, 199? the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the following days: Mon. Oct. 27, 1997 & Tue., Oct. 28, 1997 at the following locations: Voting Districts Nortli of Ephraim Mt. Pleasant City Blue Main Voting Districts Manti, Ephraim & Sterling South Main Manti City Hall-5Voting Districts Sou th f Sterling Gunnison Senior Citizens-3- 8 West Center st 0 For further information on Voter Registration Contact the County Clerh 1 Doug Hunter, general manager dont think PENNZOIL ON SALE dustry." "As public power utilities, these cities operate for the benefit of the community and not as part of a big energy conglomerate. Hometown ownership provides local decision making, high quality and service, dependability." Hunter continued. k gym, FRI.; 1 Moa f lhf $ t i r at SAT. f - j i8T North f 6?m-10p- m i , f THUR. OCT. 27-3- 0, 6pm-9p- m , Emission per person Childrens Play - Moroni WHEELERS, DRIVE IN Horseshoe Mountain i t State, Mt.Pleasant OCT. 24 t 25, True Value Hardware Stop.Go.Pennzoil. AIMLESS ALTO FAULTS 180 West Main Street Mt. Pleasant, Utah Linfield is an independent, comprehensive institution, nationally recognized for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding academic programs and distinctive international emphasis. TRIP OF TERROR IN THE 0LT Sponsored by 10W50 10W40 15W40 5W50 70HD MCMINNVILLE, O- R- Cathy Boehlke. assistant director of admissions from Linfield College. will visit Wasatch Academy Oct'. 28 at 5.30 p.m to meet with students and parents to discuss admission requirements, course offerings and financial aid offered through the college. of V Hardware Pyramid publishing Co. - Fountain Green Fountain Green General Store Pleasantries - Mt. ?leasant Country Gas n Go Norms Discount , 9; College spokesman to visit Wasatch much about electricity. Thats because we do our job right and keep the power flowing when and where you want it at a very low cost. However, consumers will have to begin thinking a little more about their electricity, because changes are coming to the electrical invery High School teller position at Moroni Feed Credit Union. Experience preferred. 102797 462-271- PRESENTS e Position closes on 8, 452-245- of UAMPS. said. "You probably v Part-tim- Hunter further stated' "State and federal officials are changing the way the industry is structured, and just like long distance and local telephone service, the power industry is soon going to offer new choices " For information about activities Mt. call Fairview at 427-3856 or Pleasant at or Spring City at Technology Student Association NSH HELP WANTED Apply in person at Moroni Feed Credit Union, 84 West Main, Moroni 835-213- Fair-vie- Pleasant and Spring City are sponsoring an annual celebration of the benefits of a hometown electric utility. Public and Municipal Power Month is held in conjunction with Utah Associated Power Municipal Systems (UAMPS) and more than 2,000 other local and community-owne- d electric utilities in the United States Mt. Great literature ,,is simply language charged with, meaning to die utmost possible degree. Ezra Pound Mary Gilgen Councilperson expressed concern for cleaning out gutters and cleaning up trees, cars and other stuff along the sides of roads. The citys policy is that if its not moveable then it should be removed permanently off city property. Commissioner Jacobson reminded the council that the city has a nuisance law and letters could be sent out to offenders, including private property. of the names of the qualified electors in Sanpete County, Utah Room-llSWe- Water line extension The council agreed to pay for the installation of a fire hydrant on property Rex Rich purchased from Dick Lloyd. Rich agreed to water line. pay for the six-inBoth the water line and fire hydrant were required before a building permit could be obtained. The council agreed having a fire hydrant in the area would benefit more than just Rich. A resident, only identified as "Seth, asked why a nice chain link fence with cemented poles between city property and his was taken down. He said he thought half of it belonged to him The council expressed surprise that the fence had been taken down and Mayor Hansen accepted responsibility to look into the matter. SAND- Y- The cities of Criminal Code With neither debate nor the presence of the City Marshal, the annual Utah Criminal Code was adopted. The annual code adoption becomes necessary due to changes in the criminal code by state legislators. Mayor Hansen announced that the city missed its planned Oct. 1 public meeting to discuss state tax breaks for businesses employing people because he didnt get it noticed or get with the Rural Development chief, Joe Blain. No action was taken on a proposal by Councilman Draper to put yield and speed signs on the back streets. Mayor Hansen explained that all residual areas in the state are 25 miles per hour whether theyre posted or not. He said he didnt feel the city should have to post signs "for people breaking the law." Cleanup SATELLITE REGISTRATION will he between Councilman Collard said the crooked roads he commented on last meeting have shown definite improvement. The council also discussed areas that needed "backing" with gravel and concluded to repair those areas once the project was finished. The city plans to handle those concerns themselves using city employees. The council approved the next pay estimate to the contractors. gevity and long marriages in the footsteps of their grandparents, who were married nearly 82 years and set a national record. Cities to celebrate public and municipal power month Fountain Green city road project $22,000 short of bid Rigby completes basic training is Ted. 78. returned to his home town of Fairview. to retire after a career as a transportation specialist with the federal government. He martied Lenore Cox, also of Fairview. They lived during his working years in Arlington, VA, Salt Lake City and Concord, CA. They have one son and two daughters. 11 grandchildren and two Reed, 72. has been affiliated with the Deseret News for more e than 50 years, 38 as a and photographer prior reporter to retirement, and 12 years as a pan-tim- e correspondent. He also owned a flying service and was a commercial pilot and flight instructor He married Olive Terry of Fairview and they have lived in Richfield most of their married lives. They have two sons and four daughters. 24 grandchildren and three Room only $i |