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Show nnnrnf'Kn 1 ruitmrr r "H n n -- ir" Tnj f- I"' I m fljlT inll Hi u w. 4ij On the Road BY CATHI CALL Letters, Is it fair? To Id like to respond to your article of June 9. 1988 concerning the delinquent sewer accounts. You Daddy for a day Sure," I said, Til go up Friday and pick up Judy's kids. She r difference between should be worried about that here and Germany, not trying to fix breakfast for five children." Little did I realize that with the words. "It'll be a nice change from this dull, humdrum little town," I had doomed myself. I found myself Friday afternoon on the road to what would later become a very educational weekend. Everything went smoothly until Judys plane lifted off. . . "All right, let's get home and get your house cleaned up so we can leave for Mantl," I said. But wait, where did Jenny and Chris go? They were sitting right here a minute ago. "Robin, did you see Jenny and Chris leave?" "Yeah," she replied, "Jenny told me she wanted to see the toy store and I said O.K." "Whew! Im glad I know where they are. This Is a pretty big airport and It would be easy to get lost," I said with a sigh. But vengeance Is mine sayeth Murphys Law! We made it to the store all right, but nowhere could we find the two explorers. Panic set In once again. Ten minutes later Amber heard a squeal down the corridor. We finally found the two young ones on the mobile walkway. "Look Uncle David, the sidewalk is moving. We can walk faster than you can." said one as the other polished his nine-hou- moonwalking skills. "That's fine," I said, "now lets go." But with them walking faster than I could, I found myself talking to mere wisps of air as they had moved to the other end of the walkway again. "Dont worry, Uncle David. I'll go get them," Amber offered. And away she went. I was losing one person every ten seconds. I had to stop It, but how? Maybe Dad's psychology could help me out. I had to try it. "All right," I hollered, "anyone not In the van when I leave gets left!" With that, I turned and started to go. Amazingly, I had six people right on my heels all the way to the van. Now Judy gave me $5 Just in case I needed gas. But she didnt realize that with five people all wanting a slurpee, I needed more money! "Sorry, I need all this money for gas," I said. Instantly I knew had done the wrong thing. But after a while, the sobs soon slowed down and were replaced with the usual "I have to go to the bathrooms" and "I'm thirsty." I also found that the best way to bring a family together on a trip is to run out of gas. I was so busy barking orders that I forgot to look at the dashboard until It was too late. The cruise control was set so I didn't have to worry about speeding. I only wish I had worried about the vans gas mileage. The kids were ready for another "Stop that or a "Be quiet from me and when I gave both to them, they seemed content--unt- il I added on "were going to run out of gas." "Really?" "Oh. no!" "What are we going to do?" "Heres six pennies you can have for gas." The whole family was united In one cause. It was great! "Dont worry," I said, "Karen's dad owns the service station In Falrview. We'll Just stop by. fill er up. and pay Karen back I that the Interest Is higher than the prime rate? My mother paid her hook-u- p assessment and has been paying the $13.50 sewer fee per month. The city has been unable to secure a sewer line to her residence, yet they continue to charge her the monthly fee and have for four years. Thats a total of $621 In monthly sewer fees charged to a person who to has been unable to hook-uthe sewer. Is that fair?" I suggest the councilman be more selective In his use of the adjectives when It comes to the business of the city. the balance. Is It Fair" the Editor, reported a councilman as saying: "It Just Isnt fair to those who have paid their fees to allow others to Ignore It." Id like to comment on the councilmans use of the word "Fair." was one of the unfortunate residents who didnt have the Initial hook-umoney. Those who did paid a total of $500. My total as of the end of May was $807.26. Ive managed to get my balance down to $300 but be- cause the interest continues to f accrue at 18 percent per an- - . num. Its difficult to get on top of I p p Sincerely, Gayla Gray That's because WHO-O-- I have very spe- cial, very large eyes. O Q: Why do owls sleep in the day and not at night? A like most owls, 1 hunt at night because that's when I can find the most food. My special eyes and ears help me find nice (at mice and other prey after the sun goes down. And by hunting at night, 1 don't have to compete with the hawks and other animals that hunt dunng the day KNOWS? by Wise Old CM Q: How can animals see in the dark? - A: They can't' No animal can see in complete darkness But some animals can see in extremely weak light Being an owt I can see in one tenth the light that you need to see Rcnssp OssJx's rJOrJESR! PQ7ILD LJ Copyright CJww 1 988 Natan Wi)iilFMr dont have to spend a lot of money to enjoy a family vacation. Many of the trips we will talk about can be done In a day, maybe two or three. We hope you will enjoy Utah with your families and tell friends and visitors about it too. Because of our trip to Utah county recently, well share You some of our experiences there with you this week. Our tour started out In Pleasant Grove, attending the Is one Pageant of the Arts program. This unique production was first pageant produced of two in the entire country. The In Laguna Beach, California, and was tried first In Utah 16 years ago. In the pageant, live actors, from ages three to 85 dress up and are set In the paintings and sculptures of the masters, on stage. It was amazing to see the works of art portrayed this way. The first year there were four separate performances. Later, It was expanded to eight, and now 16 years later the pageant runs six weeks long. Sustained by nearly 400 volunteer cast members and staff, there are three different casts each playing for two weeks at a time. The summer pageant was expanded to Include a year-roun- d program of workshops and performances In drama and dance, a recital series, the Pageant Symphony and Youth Symphony orchestras, statewide youth art competition and art scholarships. This year an addition has been added to the program. Patrons who arrive early can get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes. David D. Brockbank, director, will give backstage tours starting at 7 p.m. each evening for an additional $1.00. In this years performance, there are 40 different pieces ranging from porcelain Hummel figurines to orange crate labels, from Chinese mirror etchings to bronze porcelain and silver sculptures. My favorite piece was a Parin porcelain of a lady and unicorn. The program ends with two Christ In Gethsemane" and religious paintings, "La Pleta, a marble sculpture of Mary and Michaelangelos of the selections Thirty-seve- n after cruclfiction. the Jesus before. have never been seen The program starts promptly at 8 p.m. at the American Fork High School at 510 N. 500 EL In American Fork. 5 or at the ticket office, Tickets may be ordered at 54 E. Main Street in American Fork. Tickets are $8.00 and $ 1 1 .00. No children under five are requested. The pageant runs each night from now until July 23 except Sundays and July 1st thru 4th. We enjoyed the production very much and would encourage everyone to attend It as well. 756-350- Communications test held The siren blasts are Intended BY BRUCE JENNINGS Sanpete County participated alert Tuesday. "The purpose of the alert was to test our communlcaUon system," said Gayle Rasmussen, Sanpete County civil defense and disaster emergency manIn a nationwide emergency her back In money or kisses?" Jenny snickered. She then proceeded to tell the whole van, "Karen and David are lovers. Uncle David is going to get mushy on us again. Klssee, klssee." To which the whole crew started chanting, Two little lovers sitting In a tree. . ." There was no peace the rest of the way home regardless of what I tried to say. When we arrived in Mantl, Beverly leaned over and re- minded me that, as Lloyd and CathI were out of town, someone would have to teach their Sunday School class. She smiled and raised her eyebrows In expectation. I frowned, slumped down in my seat, and stared at the road straight ahead of me. "Only on one condition," I grumbled, "that you teach the lesson and I am the bouncer." "I cant teach If youre In the same room with me. Let me be the bouncer," she pleaded. "Never! I took them out to the water slide. I know what theyre like. Ill beat em up, but I won't teach them," was my reply. The class knows the outcome of the discussion. Beverly taught, and I didnt. "Are you going to pay for alert to tune in to Station KMTI for full lnformaUon on the emergency, Mr. Rasmussen explained. He said that residents should not call 911", the emergency number, In case of the siren as the "911" number can alert, ager. result in serious confusion In The Sanpete test Tuesday an emergency. morning had StaUon KMT1 Instead, Mr. Rasmussen sounding an alert at 7:05 a.m. Sirens should then have noted. KMTI will broadcast onsounded at all towns at 7:15 going lnformaUon in an emerwith three blasts. gency. Citizens should listen to In at least two towns the si- the StaUon for details. "We want to perfect the warnrens failed to deliver the blasts, Mr. Rasmussen said. ing system." he concluded. All In all. this trip has made me thankful for two things: (1) This dull, humdrum, little town Is a welcome sight and a pleasure to be a part of and (2) I now know what It Is like to have a long trip ahead of you and small children behind your seat. I applaud my father for putting up with me when I was "thirsty." Dad always seemed to know how to handle us kids and that was never easy. During this Father's Day season. I wish to extend my love to my father, as well as to all the other fathers who put up with ciylng babies and hurt feelings. Keep up the good work men! The Ephraim Enterprise The Manti Messenger newspapers All animals must work for their food. Some work at night, other by day. However, due to a mysterious oversight, the letter in the name listed on Mother Nature' Work Schedule have become mixed up. Now, no one know whether to work or sleep. Can you quickly rearrange the letters to spell the names correctly so each animal may see If it I listed to work under the moon or the sun? O that construction on the new hydro electric plant penstock will commence on June 27, 1988. This construction will result in the Manti Canyon Road being closed from 8 a.m. thru 12 noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays thru Thursdays. The road will also be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Fridays. The road access will be open and the road passable at all other hours. Manti City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and the project is expected to be completed sometime in August. It Is. Men later." Manti City wishes to adviseall individuals planning on traveling in the Manti Canyon This week we are starting a new column. We have come to realize this spring that we as Utahns live In a pretty ofthe national parks special state. We have traveled several Utah County Travel of the and last week we were guests Council and spent some time touring Utah County sites. We all seem to want to get away from it all. so we go to California. Idaho, or Nevada for a vacation. This column will share some of the wonders of Utah. Well take a look at events that make Utah what parks, resorts, museums, and H Wi L i pew vuen6 9 luntS 9 lW 10 9 k umbs S J'M0 tyung t E uinOTodO Z E PH t AVd t 1HOIN 8 Z Winner of the Gemeral Excellence Award from the Utah Press Association for 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and runner up for 1987 , Published Weekly by: Messenger-Enterpris- Inc. e, 35 S. Main, Manti, Utah 84642 Phone: Publishers Editor Senior Writer, Editor Ephraim Reporter Advertising Manager Photographers 835-424- 1 Lloyd and CathI Call Qa Bruce Jennings Eleanor Madsen, 3 283-444- Lloyd Call Bruce Jennings, Lloyd Call Ad Deadline: Monday Noon News Deadline: Tuesday Noon Subscription Rates: $15.00yr. In Sanpete County $18.00yr. outside Sanpete County Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. thru Fri., except Wednesday, when we close early, at 2:00 p.m. |