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Show Pa$e 2 Manti Messenger, Thursday, October 14, 1982 Editorials, Opinions Trivia . . by Max E. Call , tfjjLJiiss flKSIflAcr'' Letters Croup . . . I NST IDIVM'S (OiUMN ivi . mo , Mandated sewer system ? To the Editor: After September's public meeting and the follow up city council session of October 6, it is apparent that the city lacks answers to questions of great importance to its citizens. Nearly all patron-askequestions in the council session were answered with We dont know, but intend on finding out. While an intent on finding out attitude is healthy, lack of knowledge is certainly not. Worse than that state of mind is to make a decision with this flimsy knowledge that might turn into a financial nightmare for city officials and patrons alike. May Peterson is to be congratulated for her effort in locating a four percent loan. Likewise, Greg Maylett and his committee should have our appreciation for their accomplishments. Several excellent suggestions came from interested patrons during the September and October sessions. Three such suggestions follow: (1) get all information needed to make a wise decision and take it to the people for their vote; (2) present alternatives that allow patrons to join the sewer system at their discretion, not the mandate of city and other officals, and (3) place sewer lines in alley-way- s closest to existing private sewer systems, not in city and state road-bed- s that require an expensive resurfacing effort afterward. It is understandable that businesses and some patrons have a need for a new sewer system. However, many citizens have just sunk hundreds of dollars into new or improved septic tanks, cesspools and drain fields. In this economically depressed area and times, it is not wise, nor possible, for patrons to exchange their economical ability to survive for a second and unwanted, system. Perhaps a sewer system for Main Street will have to suffice. City officials need to hear from you. Share your wisdom with them. Winner of 3rd ploce competition for "Most Column"-198- To the Editor: In recent weeks there have been articles in the local paper providing more of the facts on the costs of the proposed sewer system in Manti. We would like to commend our city leaders and committee members for the efforts they have made in obtaining these facts. Because of a survey taken a couple of years ago, some of our leaders have interpreted it as a mandate to install a sewer system. At that time we had no idea of the initial costs nor the monthly assessments nor rebuilding the roads for such a system. Now that some of these facts are before us, we as property owners should have the right to vote on the proposed sewer system. During a recent meeting, at the Manti High School, Mayor Bessey said If the people of Manti dont want a sewer system, we dont either. We as citizens should be given an opportunity to let our city leaders know our feelings. Our city leaders are good people and are to be commended for the job that they are 1. car lazily plods back through tfte years to a quieter time six decades ago. These are some of the experiences that blend together uniquely .to make the Disneyland Adventure. Together they create the more than $212 million stage on which more than 1 1 million guests played their Disneyland adventures last year, and on which more than 200 million have played similar roles since the Park debuted in July, 1955.' Main Street . . . Adventureland '. . .' Enchanted Tiki Room (Wow!). Jungle Cruise . . . Haunted Mansion . . . Bear Country (thats the first time Ive ever heard anyone sing "Blood on the Saddles as well as I and it had to be a bear) . . . . . . Submarines . . . Matterhorn . . . Visit to Mars . . . etc., etc., . . . Man we did it all. These are some of the Disneyland adventures, the experiences that are the realities built out of dreams. Walt Disney and his staff of started dreaming todays facts into being 25 years ago, and they never stopped converting visions into matters-of-fac- t. Walt Disney once said that Disneyland's past years have been, just sort of a dress rehearsal.. Today, members of his staff reflect that feeling. Disneyland, then, has just begun . . . it's just getting Ah, Disneyland. Land of enchant- v Voters must decide national Humorous Land of Enchantment d Thomas A. Henretty in doing in upgrading our power system, installing a pressurized irrigation system, and many other projects. The question is, can we afford or do we need a sewer system at this time? On October 5 and 6, two concerned citizens in Manti, called every tenth person in the Manti phone directory to get their response to this important issue. Of the 49 contacted, 15 were in favor of the project, 23 were opposed and 1 1 were undecided. If this is a true sampling of the property owners in Manti, they are not a vocal minority, as the proponents of the project claim. Most of the people contacted felt that the property owners should have the right to decide by voting on the issue. Is this too much to ask, where so much is at stake? Isnt this the democratic way? If we are concerned with water pollution, this should be eliminated once the pressurized system is installed. Once we are free from watering our lawns with culinary water, we will have no need for a well in the west part of town and we will have more than enough pure water from our mountain springs for culinary purposes. We are blessed in Manti where most of the town has excellent drainage and there are relatively few people who are having problems. For those having problems, it would be less expensive to install a new septic tank and drain field every 10 years than to go to an expensive sewer system. However, if properly installed and cared for, a septic tank and drain field should last an average of 20 years or more, according to Bud Jensen, our local expert. Some will say that a sewer system will bring industry to Manti and allow our children to remain here for employment. With these increased costs for utilities, will they be able to afford staying here? Also, are we sure that this will bring industry to our town? What effect has a sewer system had on our neighboring towns to the south, as far as industry is concerned? In most cases, industry builds in a certain area because of location, a work force, and transportation costs. If it is too late or expensive to set up a special election we would suggest that a survey be taken by sending out a questionnare to All Manti property owners, now that more facts are known Karen Pedersen Hostgaard who crossed the plains from Denmark. She lived and died in Ephraim. She had a son available. Sincerely, Roy F. Hatch Jens Jensen Holst. She had a sister Mariane Pedersen Hostgaard born in 1818 in Viborg County Denmark, who died between Omaha and Salt Lake City about 1859, traveling with a handcart company. I would appreciate this very much and thank you for any courtesy I may receive. Sincerely yours, Mrs. Irene Sonberg Lattin Information requested To the editor: I am compiling a family history and pedigree from my grandfathers ledger. Jens Christian Hansen Sonberg. I am interested in finding any relatives or people who may have Pros, cons of sewer discussed at meeting residents would pay $1,000 to have their hookups installed now, and allow the rest of the residents to tie into the system later. But the council said they believed it was mandatory for everyone to hook onto the system,' and a certain time period would probably be effected in which all hookups would have to be installed. No decision has yet been made, Mayor Bessey said, on the difference between the costs of commercial and residential hookups. This prompted a question from another resident on whether the council would charge owners of abandoned lots and houses for sewer hookups. The mayor responded that the council had not yet made a decision, but it was his feeling that such owners probably would be charged, and that the council would also assess owners for the cleanup of their lots. A straw vote of those present showed a majority in favor of the construction of the sewer system. A roll signed by those at the meeting reflected comments such as against sewer system (2), interested in pros and cons (9), should vote people (1), people should vote (1), favoring sewer system a must, health, lets Lets do it, lets go with it, sewer is very necessary, improve, and future need is great. (Continued from Page 1) for a number of persons. years Meanwhile, if the Board of Health checks out our wells or the water in Manti City Creek, heaven help us, she ' , added. , In regard to the scheduling of another vote, Mrs. Peterson said the present city council had been elected on a platform which included installation of a city sewer, and those opposing it had not been elected, last fall. At present, Mrs. Peterson noted, the business district is already having sewage disposal problems. If Manti is going to be a neat, clean, decent place to live, we have to clean it up, or the Board of Health will help us. Lynn Bills stated that the homeowners on his street had earlier approached the council about improving the street in his area, and the council had turned its back on us. Now, Mr. Bills said, the council is forcing everyone to pay for the improvements it wants. Bills said he had just spent $2,500 for a sewage system for his new home. "Let people connect for $500 now or for $1,000 or $1,500 later if they want, he suggested. Or maybe the people who need the city system installed now, would be willing to pay $750, or $1,000. The survey showing residents in favor of the system was misleading, he alleged. It didnt have Bills a dollar figure attached. suggested the Council see if half the ment, excitement. It seems as if everyone who goes to Southern California puts Disneyland at the top of their list of must see attractions. And so it was with us. For the past ten years weve been some promising the family that So last to we'd Disneyland. go day week we went. Beth and I had been to Disneyland about 20 years ago, but couldn't remember much about it. The experience was all the more pleasant when 1 found out that being a newspaper publisher I was eligible for some "courtesy passes. There were seven of us in the party and they gave us six free passes. That alone made my day. I could have just sat on the front steps and gloated about that and had a good day if I didnt do anything else. Frori-tierla- do that. I went on alF the rides with the rest of the Crowd, and enjoyed every minute of it. By the time the day was over we had done nearly everything there was to do there. Im not going to bore you with a But I didnt play by play description, because most of you have been there anyway, and could probably tell me a few things which I missed. However, here are some inter- started. esting things you might have missed: Rowdy pirates pillage a 1790 village just down the street from a thoroughly haunted mansion. Six hundred youngsters and their friends from every part of their world sing a catchy serenade, while bulky monsters from a world of 300 million years clash in fierce combat. An underground earthquake and avalanche threatens to trap the passengers of a runaway mine train. Americas rivers are again churned by a sternwheel showboat, almost within sight of eight atomic-ag- e submarines destined for a North Pole rendezvous. astronauts enter the Daring as their realm of superspace rocket zooms through unexplored galaxies, while a horsedrawn street The next day we did Marineland More about and Knotts Berry Farm. that later. At Marineland we ran into Milton and Rhea Armstrong (undoubtedly for 1 .their upcoming, preparing ' ' , mission). I made no commitment to do so, but for the courtesy of $66 in free passes the least I can do is run a Heres a Disneyland picture. Landmark Sleeping Beauty Castle, which marks the entrance to the happy world of Fantasyland, has become Disneylands best known landmark throughout the world. Greeting Park visitors in front of the Castle is Snow White and her congenial friends, the Seven Dwarfs. They are only a few of the famous Walt Disney cartoon characters who inhabit this land of merriment and enchantment. . 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Generally, this takes place gradually and different varieties vary as to the time they quit growing and shed their leaves. If terminal growth is not hardened off k of properly, there is danger of the twigs from low temperatures, Some species, like peaches, are more susceptible than others. Sudden freezes can also damage tissues in crotches and elsewhere on the tree where it hasnt hardened off. Most winter damage from extremely low temperatures is from desiccation drying out of the cells caused by severe winter temperatures. If a tree or shrub has sufficient soil moisture to draw on to meet the excessive demands of transpiration, it has a better chance of surviving. Otherwise, twigs and branches dry out and die. Its the cold drying winds that cause the damage, so a windbreak often helps. Trees and shrubs should be watered to supply moisture to the roots after they are dormant and before the ground freezes, so they can meet transpiration demands. If there is sufficient rain fall to keep the ground moist, this of course isnt necessary. A soil with a cover crop does not freeze as deeply as bare soil. A mulch will before 4 ' prevent alternate freezing and thawing. Alternate freezing and thawing of heavy soils causes heaving that can result in root breakage. Snow provides a blanket and prevents soil from freezing deeply. Not only does snow prevent damage to roots but also to the part of the trunk that it covers. Quite often plants are killed to the snow line. Besides protecting a tree from the cold, snow also reflects the sun on parts of the trunk and large branches that may be on the shady or protected side, causing sunscald. Winter sunscald is preventable. It is caused by sun shining on the southwest comer of the tree, especially during January and February. The suns rays activate the cells and then when the sun goes down, the cold ruptures them and dries them out. When this happens day after day, the bark dries and later In the spring sloughs off. Some people wrap tree trunks with burlap, etc. for protection. Ssbscffc for cztf $10.C0yer iRttrprist Cell 835-424- 1 't I '4 Two local men complete police training at academy Twenty-seve- n new law enforcement officers graduated from a basic training course and took the oath of office at Utah's police academy on Friday. Police departments from the cities, counties, and state government in Utah, all send their new recruits to Police Officers Standards and Training (POST), in Salt Lake City, for initial training in law enforcement. The cur riculum includes courses y in law, recusitation, juvenile law, human relations, patrol procedures, criminal investigations and traffic . enforcement. The graduating class Friday was the 103rd for POST, according to Director D. Give Winn. It was the 15th graduation since moving to the new building in the Department of Public Safety Complex at 4501 So. 2700 cardio-pulmonar- W., West Valley City, j The oath of office was administered to the new officers by Salt Late County Attorney Tttid Cannon. The commencement address was given by Terry Knowles, Special Agent in Charge of tKc Salt Lake office of the included John Cox of the MaxAi Police Department arid Kerry L. Steck of tKe Ephraim Police |