Show Gunnison Valley Vews December Thursday 3 Gunnison Valley Vews Get Famous SECD Cunmson Utah S4634 Telephone Souti Main Street Gunn on Valley News (SECD 232 020) Is published each Thursday lor of Utah by Gunnison Valley $8 00 per year In Utah and 1000 per year out News 510 South Mam Street Gunnison Utah 4634 Second class postage Send address changes to paid at Gunnison Utah 4634 POSTMASTER: Gunnison Valley News Box 403 Gunnison Utah 4634 Single Copy: 25c Mark G Fuellenbach Publisher John C Speer Editor Eleanor Sorensen Associate Editor Vicki Nielsen Advertising Manager Spread Cheer Right Here All the beautiful decorations in and around Gunnison remind us that the Christmas season is here — with all of its joys ho!)ay feelings and all the Christmas shopping And while the usual arguments of too much commercialism in Christmas have their validity the commercial aspect will again be a part of the season and we might as well accept it Since most people will be spending for Christmas we would Join in the area in urging that this with many other organizations phase which spending be done at home True this is a can have meaningless connotations unless examined And what those examinations prove is that everybody benefits from shopping at home — and not just at Christmas time True there are some items which might not be found in the local stores But this is also true in the larger cities And while many of our population will travel to the cities to spend thinking they are getting a bargain they must add the high cost of traveling there to really find out if it is a bargain We are of the opinion that everyone should shop where he pleases And we agree that everyone has his own favorite place to spend his money But we would urge southern Utahns to bear in mind that what helps southern Utah helps them and to take a second look at what the area’s stores have to offer before they head for other places to boost their economy We hope everyone will find the meaning of Christmas in his own way and bear in mind that when it comes to the commercial portion of it they will also remember that whatever can be done locallv is just one more step toward helping boost our own area pulled and the bush that didn’t get trimmed now stand glazed in ice and dusted with frost making a fairyland of the yard It’s time to put away the tube tops and shorts and dig out the warm Bikinis woolies winter are replaced by long and sandals underwear are put away in favor of boots "Follow the Judge to and "Kick the Court" Can” are changed to "Fox and Geese” and Yards snowball fights are decorated with snow men and snow forts stead of roses and by Jan here Winter’s hiding The the sins of summer that didn't leaves get raked are covered by a fluffy white blanket The that never weeds got GRAND Water to the We’re geared seasons — isn’t it great to have a variety Legion Post 105 Sets Xmas Meal OPENING Vector Video in Salina 4 60 East Main Between 4:30 & 7:00 pm will EACH WEEK See a Movie for Only The Centerfield Post 105 Legion held a and Auxiliary dinner on the evening of Nov 10 at the Legion Hall Turkey and all the trimmings were served to 31 After the members the Legion and dinner for Auxiliary separated business meetings A 0 Over 20 Different Movies to Choose From FREE $200 Membership 25 Movie Rentals and to be Given Away! — Call Us and swimming are given up for snow skiing and ice skating Motorcycles are along with put away boats and out come the snowmobiles and sleds marigolds Call skiing Today — Christmas dinner be served at 6 pm Monday Legion Dec Hall include the this time Hi folks! Sure hope you had a nice Thanksgiving And now it's Christushered in mas season last FYiday with Santa’s visit and with the city Christmas lights being turned on that same Editorial Just Stuff 7 at the and will members’ children potaTurkey toes rolls and dressing are on the menu and the rest will be pot luck both past and Members present are encouraged to attend and help keep the legion and auxiliary going strong A program has been arranged by chairman The taDonna Roberts lent she has lined up will be a “treat” Bring your own dishes There’s been many weddings and more this coming week We wish you all the very best but you’ll have to work for It takes that happiness two working together for a life of blissful joy Miles and Celia Jensen evening The Christmas season have returned home from is fun lots of exciting serving an IDS mission things are happening in Africa Welcome back folks from now 'til Christmas son Ryan Thompson First of all don't miss of David and Shirley the display of decorations on 1st South between Thompson celebrated Main Street and 1st East his 8th birthday last Also he was week in Gunnison The resilast Saturday dents on that bl ck have baptized gotten togethr- - and de- Nov 28 and confirmed corated their yards each Sunday by his father To a part of the honor all these events in telling "Night Before Christ- Ryan’s young life his mas” story parents served a turkey Gee what a nice thing dinner to 23 guests to do including his parents It's also time for the brother sisters grandaunts uncles “festival of trees’ at the parents Salt Palace in Salt Lake and cousins CongratulaCity and the Salt Lake tions Ryan Last week this newsTemple square Christmas lights are on (On TV paper carried the story of the other night I heard it our town marshall leavtook three men working ing his post as chief of to maintain police all year we Joe L Christensen to have those lights them ready for the next the people of this valley That’s a lot of wish to thank you and season but worth it) work express how very much It sure would be a nice we appreciate the job you Christmas treat for your family to go see both displays At Christmas time lots of traditions are started and then continued from year to year by the One of those family traditions I heard about and especially liked was a mother who wanted to teach her children not to be selfish in their “wants” for Christmas Each year she would have them write with a on a slip of “pencil” paper what they wanted When the list was completed the wise mother placed the children’s lists upon the fire in the fireplace with each child standing by to watch his If the chard list bum remains of the list went up the chimney and came back down again it was a selfish list and the child would have to make another with less written requests If the list was swept up the chimney and never seen again it was unselfish and accepted Now the secret of this lesson on unselfishness is the pencil lead The longer the list of “wants” the more lead which will weigh the chard slip down The less lead from the pencil will lighten the slip and the draft from the heat will draw it up the chimney and away Wasn’t that a neat way to teach a lesson in unselfishness? We want to wish Larue Kump a speedy recovery Also all others in the valley who are ailing at From coast to coast have done for the safety and protection that you have given to us I would guess there's been more times than would care to anyone count that you've placed your safety and yes even your life between u and breakinthe someone law in one form or another W e can never pay you enough or express our appreciation enough for the mighty job you’ve done We are deeply grateful to you We think so you are the greatest this week we send to you the GRAND and NOBLE RECOGNITION AWARD and again thank you for a job well done To everyone else we wish you a good week A Win-Lo- Editor: Editor: At the recent State Soil Conservation convention held in Salt Lake City from Nov 12 - 14 it was determined that the two most serious problems we face are: Funding for the soil conservation practices we need to keep cheap food on the table Hiis means as much to the consumer as it does to the producer These practices not only help the farmer now but they help maintain a steady food supply for future generations Everyone interested in eating should let their senators and reknow how presentatives they feel 2 The most serious problem we face is the of our choice erosion farm land Every day there are many acres of our choicest farm land I was on the City Council when Joel L Christensen was hired as I well the city marshall remember his formal application and resume Although he had not had any actual experience in he had work police ocmpleted courses in law enforcement at BYU Therefore his credentials and background won him the position which he has kept for the past six going under blacktop This can never be regained The legislature has wrestled with this problem for years and as yet no one has come up If they with a solution zone farm land to remain so they are taking our freedom from us They have thought of giving a subsidy to people who will build on rocky and hilly ground to save our choice land but that would take tax money If anyone has an idea send it in and you will become famous years Joe L gave his reports to the city council while I served at least in a very formal manner His were complete reports and - I always felt good our being marshall and later the police chief He was firm but fair accommodating and pleasant but never He lived condescending his private life so he was beyond reproach He served Gunnison residents well I personally feel it is too bad that about Joe if Put to Congratulations Jerry He has had a good mentor and with his past should be a experience good police chief “K and Lee - U S Hwy 69 (Main L dessert r chops Friday-Po- potatoes augratin peach cobbler Gunnison UT 84634 Introduces to you — “Russell’s Ice Cream” 89c Gal $459 (all 5 Qt Pail flavors) Remember Ice Cream is a Mr and Mrs Jensen They then flew to Hawaii Nov 14 and stayed in Maui and Honolulu PK “Favorite Holiday Dessert!” Pick some up today! y Where Will all These at Right Here at Home! 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All St) moons REAL ESTATE green beans 720 Mayfield Rd 522-32- 7 309 So Main Gunnison Utah Kathy 801528-346- 6 Office on beef t whipped 3S Sincerely Phyllis Greener Detectors” at no obligation RALPH H LUND GERALD CRISMON UNITED FARM & joes cheese stock potato salad orange & apple cookie slices tapioca disposal systems and public health hazard complaints is originally Johansen from the Sanpete area an LDS and served He mission in Oregon married the former Kay Ashton and they are the Best wishes and appreciation to Joe L and his wife and little son i' You’ll find the Coinmaster at Exclusive Representatives UNITED FARM AGENCY INC 240 S Main St POBox 319 GUNNISON UTAH 84634 cheese lime “White’s Coinmaster’ for Christmas 4 — l perform duties and enforce the laws in the field of environmental health to JohanAccording sen he will concentrate his efforts with food service sanitation public water systems giving holidays Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jensen left Nov 12 from Salt Lake City to fly to Los Angeles where they met their son and daugh- NOW estate needs & rice casserole carrot sticks cake health Give a RIGHT BUYER FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE real will be a pork chop dinner on Friday of next week municipal government Jayceettes Deona Oyler of Loa The Jayceeettes say they appreciate the supwho port of everyone helped to make this project such a success Senior citizens served garding environmental (Gruimisoii Xm Heber City Seniors Menu cannot compete in wages with industry but at least for the present time that is not possible Arthur King Ephraim Utah Sanpete SCD Board at visitors Weekend the home of Mr and Mrs Aubrey Rosenlund were Virginia’s brother and his Lynn Childs wife Lois from Basin the While here Wyo Rosenlunds and the Childs gathered together at the home of Mr and Mrs Von Childs along with Jack and Ardell and Dee and Nielson Peggy Childs of St for a very nice George dinner on Sunday Winners of the Guests at the home of doll and toy raffle Newell and Mrs Mr were drawn Friday Santa’s visit to Pickett was Nola’s mother Mrs Florence OlGunnison She The doll stroller and sen of Millville wardrobe were won by came on Saturday before and will Thanksgiving Becky Blackham and Roreturn this coming Thursger Peterson of Gunnison Nora Lee Koeven day Newcomers to Gunniwon the John Deere son are Mr and Mrs Karen Sorenson tractor of Centerfield won teh Gary Elkins and family Irvin and Mrs Mr Sara viewmaster Mathews and their family Sanders won the model car while the bank was and Mrs Kathy Pickett won by Becky Brain of and her two boys trato veled to Mesa Ari Loa and the bike horns attend a family reunion won by Wanda were held over the ThanksChilds of Gunnison and parents of four children Benjamin 7 Kay Dee 6 Amy 5 and DanieL six Before coming months Johanto Mt Pleasant sen taught seminary for three years and was for three years in New Mexico and George N Johansen RS was recently selected by the Central Utah District Health Department to serve as the Environmental Health specialist for the Sanpete County area a graduate Johansen of Utah State University with a BS degree in science recently moved with his family to Mt Pleasant from Heber City As an environmenJotal health specialist hansen's duties will be to educate the public re- Make Money and Find Rare Treasures! 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