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Show Page 2 Letters to the Editor Thursday, March 4, 1999 e Messenger-Enterpris- Supports competitive sports and artistic competition. These are people vv ho are rightly focused on the intrinsic benefits of competig worth our tion and the children will reap. With the positive support of parents, good leadership, and tal- To the Editor Competition is an aspect of our society that is highly valued. We invite Letters to the Editor from our readers Letters must be signed, in good Indeed, the standard of living we taste, and limited to 5 00 words I'Ve reserve the right to edit letters to meet space enjoy is due in part to healthy requirements No more than one letter per person per month will be published. The opinions expiessed are solely those of the wnter and do not necessarily reflect the competition. In addition to the exopinions of this newspaper or its staff Abigale Cheyane O'Driscoll trinsic benefits of competition, celebrated her 1st Birthday on is comented there are the benefits that build jouth, our school March 2, 1999. Her parents are petitive in all areas. There are a personal character such as; and Dean unbalanced few who Holly ODriscoll of people focus, persistence, Manti and brother Kenyon J. e the value of greatest confidence and compechitectural heritage and preserving teamwork, grace, To the Editor: in tition is found only know ledge. being first. O'Driscoll. Grandparents are Ephraim Citv is planning to our sense of place. I extend an invitation to To them Brent and LaDonna Cox of Manti are these Certainly qualities build a new citv building and raze Further, the migration of we wish to instill in conand find and our children. lealign priorities Kay and Jack O'Driscoll of the old one because of foundation and soon many types of stores structive the wavs to One of the av enues in which our support many Morgan. to the problems, peeling stonework and the local movie theater children have an opportunity to wonderful people and opportuniHappy Birthday to our Little awkward interior arrangement. outskirts of town is an unhealthy chilare ties available that to our is these attributes Angel. through Wouldn't citv monies be to trend for a small when in develop life-lon- deter-minatio- Save City Hall Abigale Cheyane O'Driscoll n, be-li- ev - put better use and Fphraim's cultural environment better preserved if the old citv building were restored on the outside and remodeled on the inside? The interior could be redesigned to house efficient office space, conference and public hearing space, etc. I think it would be a waste to tear down so useful and handsome a building for new construction. believe the cit should lead out and show everyone that an older building can be rehabilitated to keep up with the changing times. While not as beautiful and stately a building as the historic courthouse is replaced, the current Ephraim City Building is itselfa handsome, dignified and I pleasing edifice; and with the stonework refurbished and the wood trim freshly painted, it would do the city proud. It is indeed sad to see one good building after another tom down. Time and again, these buildings town, vears past people could drive or walk to Main Street for their shop- Legislature n edge-of-tow- Wal-Ma- rt handy shopping area it was always intended to be. Main Street was of some use as an eating and enter- tainment center of recent date, but now the movie theater is moving able, orderly communities, farms, natural scenery, and a way of life that is encouraging of social inter- action. and community health and happiness. Sherron Andreason nevs. county attorneys, and the attorney general. For those who think it is about partisan politics, realize that this legislation does not go into effect until 2001 when Attorney General Jan Graham will no longer be in office. Who knows at that time, it may even be a Republican in office. It has been a whirlwind 45 days and I certainly look forward to getting home. All of your phone legal officials.. .and shall perform other calls and letters vv ith ) our concerns such duties as prov ided by law. and ideas have been appreciated. The dictionary defines adviser as Stay in touch, its the only way I one vv ho recommends or suggests. know what you are thinking. It does not say one w ho makes de- Thanks for giv ing me the opporcisions on public policy. tunity to serve y ou. Please feel free All that HB 1 39 does is clearly to contact me at any of the followdefine the role of public attorneys. ing: It does not amend the Constitution, Representative Mike Sty ler it does not take away any 318 State Capitol prosecutorial powers. HB 139 cor- Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 rects the ongoing confusion in lo- Phone (80 1)538-- 1 237, FAX (80 cal and state government regard8 mstv ler jDle.state.ut.us ing the responsibility of city attor538-190- interested in construction trades? By attending classes two nights a week at a site you can become a near you, Licensed Building Inspector. Uniform Building Code Tuition: $200 y March 27th Text: $60 2 nights a week Register NOW D (800) 735-886- 23rd-Ma- 7. DATC flmiiffht to on In tho funilotrr it ( oinimniiti Sen irrs 593-254- Davis Applied Technology Center v? Iky it. 9 for the Manti area Reported by Lee J. Anderson The Six County Association of Governments will hold a public hearing to discuss the project determined to be applied for, for the 1999-200- 0 CDBG Small Cities Program, which will include technical assistance, economic development and communities development activities within Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties. Comments will be solicited on project scope, implementation, and its effects on residents. The hearing will begin at 3:00 p.m. on March 10, 1999 and will be held in the Sevier County Courthouse, 250 North Main. Room 1, Richfield, Utah. Further information can be obtained by contacting Shirleen Lowry, 250 North Main, Richfield, phone number ext. In compliance with the Americans vv ith Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and sendees) during this hearing should notify Shirleen Lowry at 250 North Main, Room 7, Richfield, Utah at least three days prior to the hearing. Publish March 4, 1999 1 1 1 . 2, THE WlANTI If USPS THE lESSENGER 3284-000- rPHRAIM Enterprise USPS 0 1777-200- 0 Copyright. Messenger-EnterprisInc. 1998. All rights reserved. Reproduction, reuse or transmittal of all matter herein is prohibited without prior written permission by the publisher. Published each Thursday for 50c each, $16.00 a year inside Sanpete County and $ 9.00 outside Sanpete County, by Messenger-Enterprise Inc., 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 84642. Periodicals Postage Paid at Manti, Utah POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: of JsSlL Inc. 35 S. Main, Manti UT 84642 Messenger-Enterpris-e Pizza Bread Stix 8 2-It- Max an(j itor General Manager Sales Representative Manti City Reporter Ephraim City Reporter Sanpete County Reporter Manti High School Sports laren 3 a Max Call David Call Trjcja raii Buchanan Lynn Schiffman Shirley Bahlmann Brad Barton, Greg Dettinger i em Med. Drink Expires Publishers Delta Area Chamber of Commerce For more Info, call www.millardcounty.com - daccmillardcounty.com h Rent based on income, Laundry facilities government subsidized Handicapped-accessibl- e s Utilities included free Recreation hall Storage included free Rural Development Renta Each completely electric one bedroom apartment or 2 people. Small pets are permitted. can house 1 ) 45 E. 1 100 N. in Ephraim 283-636- 3 Ephraim Public Library is seeking applicants for the position of a part-tim- e Assistant Librarian. Responsibilities include: maintainan ing organized and attractive materials collection; providing information and readers advisory services to library patrons; developing instruction materials and programs for targeted audiences; planning, preparing and performing programs, especially for children and young adults, parents and teachers; providing reference for patrons; and assisting with library-wid- e collection development. Qualified candidates must demonstrate computer literacy; should possess a Bachelors degree, and have 2 years experience as professional or paraprofessional; or may substitute related work experience. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating creativity, enthusiasm, vitality and love of children. Applications may be submitted; however, resumes are preferred and shall be accepted through March 15, 1999..Please submit reto: Ephraim Public Library 30 South Main Street Ephraim, UT 84627 A complete job description is available at the Library. Ephraim City is an equal opportunity employer. ScczntiLx cSau 50 North Main 835-196- Manti, Utah 1 Introducing... Heidi Miller as our new stylist! iSpecial.Values Every Paul!! e. 1 Wildlife Workshops & Local Attractions sumes and applications COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC HEARING WEATHER March 5 & 6 1999 ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Are you in construction or Ephraim AVON SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL Delta, Utah HELP WANTED START A HOME-BASEBUSINESS. WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS. ENJOY UNLIMITED EARNINGS. CALL TOLL FREE My thanks and appreciation to our teachers and coaches. Dan Adams Manti ping and entertainment needs, passing easily from store to store, our children in athletic, scholastic restaurant to theater, in a traditional, hospitable community setting. Now, in Ephraim, we are forced to drive out to the edge of (Continued from page 1) town for almost all our needs. pressed concerns about the vagueWhy isn't the city government ness of the laws outlining the reprotecting our heritage and ensur- sponsibilities of our public attoring the orderly shaping of our neys. Current statutory' confusion tow n by encouraging businesses to wastes taxpaver dollars by creatlocate on Main Street and putting ing debates about vv ho is in charge a limit on developrather than the best public policy. ment? They haven't been doing The only thing that the Conthis, obviously, and accepting stitution says about the Attorney pretty well assures General is that heshe shall be the Main Streets uselessness as the adviser of the State far away! What next. It seemed the perfect place for a theater right in are pronounced hopeless when, in the center of town, surrounded by fact, anv preservation architect good cafes and restaurants, within worth his salt could tell us how to walking distance for many stushore them up and rehabilitate dents and citizens. them. I know from extensive readHistoric preservation is not ing, observation and experience just about saving old buildings, its that there is v irtually no structural about preserving beautiful, livproblem that cannot be fixed, from a fault) foundation to leaning walls, doors and vv indow, to a sagging roof. We have only to remember how sad a sight the was and observe Ephraim Co-o- p how beautiful and useful it now is. to see the value of sav ing our ar dren. extracurricular activities at school. I write in support of the men and women who give selflessly of v aluable time and energy to coach 33199. Not good $jj49 with any other offer. Conte Take the Mammoth Challenge! If you can eat it, IT'S FREE! No more than 2 fwople can share an order LOTSA MOTSA PIZZA Hours 101 S. Main. Manti 835-800- 0 Main lo 10 p m |