Show £3 friyirqr ’'y uTtlfim E''wvw"mrMvsw‘-- w‘mmwwwmmwdm'M‘-MujValley News Wed May 6 ‘zhMMu 1992 Privacy proves to be jjifwrHr w'1 ' L a Mayor's Comer precious commmodity week we have a better understanding of how important privacy is It may not be pretty but hope our eyes have been opened a little with the controversy about cordless phone conversation eavesdropping Grant it the cordless phone may be no different than CB radio transmissions or even police radio transmissions as far as their public access but the problem arises when a majority of people think they have privacy when in fact they do not This has come to a surprise to a great number of people in the Gunnison area and it should be a concern to a lot more cordless phone users admit that if it is not legally wrong to eavesdrop on phone conversations it is morally wrong We should be mature enough to quit listening to any conversation when we are not invited to listen no matter the content no matter the place have had many conversations with people that feel that anyone that would listen to anothers conversation is the same as being mentally deranged Another felt that it was a cheap way of getting a 900 message without the bill at the end of the month have also talked to some of the “victims” that feel violated and wished something could be done People have been hurt A question have is what overcomes people to make them want to invade anothers privacy? Why do people read the national tabloids? Why do they watch the daily soaps on TV? Why do we have a driving desire to know about everyones problems? Why do we have an opinion about everyone elses business but usually wouldn’t state that opinion to the involved persons face only behind their back? Why do we get a kick out of eavesdropping on someones phone calls? It’s interesting that everyone feels better now that the tapes are being held by the county attorney But point out that now that they are in “safe” custody everyone in the valley seems to be experts on the content of the tapes even more now than before they were picked up Now who is spreading these so called private conversations all over the valley? Is it just one individual or hundreds of neighbors and friends? The story of someone breaking a feather pillow and watching the feathers blow away in the wind and comparing this with gossip now takes on new meaning People have been hurt deeply hurt from the original conversations and now even more from repeated conversations that seem to be Bruce A Blackbaro Gunnison City Mayor After last rippling on and on Many of the taped conversations were of a very private nature People asked how anyone could listen to these conversations and feel good about it Now even these private conversations are known all over the Valley as people spread them one to another and then they have the audacity to ask “Oh! How could anyone sit there and listen to something like that?” There is another aspect to this case that feel needs to be better understood In the upcoming Gunnison City Council meeting a number of citizens want to air their concerns about why Police Chief Joe L Christensen didn’t become involved with this case Simply put he was He knew about the tapes He had called more than two attorneys to get an opinion on whether or not any laws had been broken They advised him that the laws are vague in this area but there had been no laws broken in their opinion This was where he was at when the County with an illegal search warrant made out to the wrong person entered a home and obtained private property In fact they had a search warrant on Friday that was redone for Monday after the county officers talked with Joe L In short they knew they were on thin ice when they began this case Since then the county has returned the equipment and more or less apologized for the intrusion and explained that no charges would be pressed All Joe L did was keep Gunnison City out of the costs of a lawsuit agree that this would be a great case to test in the courts and maybe have some new legislation entered in the future but am not sure we want to pay for this case possible lawsuits and all A law enforcement officer has to look at the big picture and understand all of the possibilities without allowing emotion to get in the way There are a lot of people that feel Joe L lacks in public relations but in this case feel he has saved Gunnison City from a lot of possible litigation Now after all is said and done hope that the cordless phone users of America read the little warning on their phone "Conversations using this device are not guaranteed to be private" If you don’t want someone listening to your conversations then take the phone out into the street and run over it Scanners are all over the place You can believe that they are picking up your phone frequencies and listening to your words And yes others are probably recording these conversations also and taking delight in knowing some little tidbit about you And the story is endless Over the past several years our society has become ever more critical of the efforts of those who provide different services to us We can find fault finding unnecin essary criticism and complaining In govevery aspect of our society work places churches ernment neighborhood and families It seems to me that certain people would rather complain about how someone else is tables Cover the soil so that the 1992 will mark about the sixth reduced stream flow from The Soil Conservaout mountains tion Service water measurements show that we can expect a much reduced stream flow from the canto more normal yons as compared years We are probably at peak flow or past it already The question might well be asked “What are we going to do with our farms and yards because of certain water is removed from the soil by the plants and not the sun Mulches can be either organic (woodchips grass clippings straw etc) or inorclear plastic ganic (black plastic and other films) "Use drip or other direct application water systems That way the water will get only where you need it Weed control will be much easier water restrictions?” For farmers it will be necessary to choose what crops are most important and where the water can be used for the greatest return Normally we consider it most important to use graduates year of scarce water on alfalfa Grain can be left a little longer to see what hapIf we get some rains this pens month before the grain is permanently wilted it may survive with just a small amount of irrigation water For the home owner we have more options Lct your grass grow longer - 3 inches or a little more This will reduce stress on lawns as well as water consumption If you have an automatic sprinkler system make sure you don’t water more than twice a week Remember we want the water to soak down inches for deep root minutes growth Watering every day actually uses more water and doesn’t promote the health of our lawns Place some cans strategically in the area to measure the amount of water being applied During May we normally need to apply to 4 inches of water per week As it gets hotter towards July you will need to apply up to 2 inches per week Mulch ornamental and vegc- - Gunnison City Council Minutes Continued from page many honest people doing very many good things as best they can It is past time that the “Silent Majority” be much more supportive to those who give service to our valley We need to focus on the many good tilings happening There are weaknesses The executive committee for the third Annual Gunnison Valley High School Alumni Reunion and Banquet are pleased with the early return of reservations for the affair A dead line of May 12th was set and people arc responding very well This year an update on addresses were to have been made yet there have been some 200 letters returned with incomplete or incorrect addresses This has been an added burden for the committee in charge of the mailing They have gone the “extra mile” trying to contact over 3000 alumni It is hoped those who might not have received an invitation will understand the omission was not intentional and will send in their reservation largest class Ricks College graduated its largest class in the history of the school as 1855 diplomas were awarded at annual graduation ceremonies Thursday April 23 This year’s graduat00 women and ing class included 600 men Some 806 graduates were 119 from Idaho 275 from Utah from California 106 in WashingMore than 500 students were ton 358 returned LDS Missionaries married students and 89 foreign students Jennifer much good happening throughout our entire valley Let’s praise each other and help each other to enjoy our wonderful little To withhold our support valley and praise of good efforts just isn’t right Alumni Committee is pleased with reservations Ricks College was among in practi family There is Mathews of Gunnison the graduates can be made to Arrangements handle upwards to 700 guests with unusual Hawaiian an appetizing Luau Decorations and program plans have been made to compliment the theme It is expected those who are arriving from out of town and state will be pleased to “come back home” and visit with so many of their friends here in the Valley Reservations can be made with Lana Larsen PO Box 895 or tele- phone: ($850 per person) Committee members are: Phyllis Greener Sorenson Lynn nancy Jensen Gertrude Beck LaMar Larsen Lana Danny Hill Rhea Nelson Larsen Jcrolyn Young and Donald Hill mini Lujoyuu No Interest 1 were discussed and appointment will be made at next council meeting Hospital eral names than just “pitch doing something in” and help work out the problems to get the job done These types of “weak” people pick out the few it aspects of an issue and criticize is there usually very when really m uch good in these same issues that No one is are completely ignored perfect so sometimes mistakes are made Not everyone can be satisfied on every issue But I see very cally every organization and issue in our valley and we should continually try to make things work But lets be more patient better kind forgiving and full of praise for I those who serve in any capacity want to especially thank and recognize those who were honored recently at the DSA Banquet RichMarie ard Dyreng Diane Dyreng Hyatt and David Mathews I also deeply appreciate those who have served in many various church and scouting efforts Thanks to the Recreation Committee Beautification Committee Arts Council Jaycees Lions Youth City Council High School and Elementary School staff to all of the City councils in all of the cities and to all who provice compassionate service to friends neighbor and an the Limb stated that Administrator the hospital has applied for a grant to get a teleradiology macnine and we gave a letter of support No Payment Until October Demonstrations Recycle It's good for America Available Donation Administrator Limb stated that the county has required a donation from Gunnison City of $560 to produce brochures and newspaper articles to promote our area and it’s assets to the people coming to the Mormon Miracle Pageant Councilman Pickett made a motion to contribute $10000 to this project Seconded by Councilwoman Malmgren Passed Limb also stated Administrator that colleen Peterson has required that Gunnison City put an advertisement in the Pyramid’s Recreation The council deSummer guide cided against this Converts to mulch or side discharge with optional kits Honda’s exclusive Hydrostatic Transmission (Infinitely variable speeds) g Honda OHV 45 HP Commercial Engine " (Stops blade with engine running) HR215HXA I Powe zi Nothing easier Premiums Find that Pot of Gold!! Watch the SunNews -- j J USPS PO Box 187 Gunnlaon Utah 84634 Phona The Gunnison Valley News is published each Wednesday for $1500 per yoar in Sanpete county $1800 In Utah and $21 00 per year out of state by the Gunnison Valley News Gunnison Utah Second class postage is paid at Gunnison Utah 84634 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Gunnison Valley News PO Box 187 Gunnison Utah 84634 Single copy $50 Publisher: Kevin Ashby - Editor: Kevin Ashby Correspondents: Axtell: Rilla Dee Sorenson Mayfield: Correspondent wanted Fayette: Ruby Hammond - Gunnison: Correspondent wanted Recorder Jorgensen informed the council of the retirement and health rates which will be effective July 1st She also stated that budget will have to take priority for the next few meetings with final budget approval She explained the by June 22nd Records Access and Governmental which is Act effective Management 1992 which involves classiJuly fication of records into public private controlled protected and exempt The council will also hav? to implement a plan to phase in with the ADA compliance Recorder stated that she plans to Jorgensen apply for a minor grant from the State Archives to help with microfilming of permanent records such as minutes cemetery records and city ordinance OTHER MODELS STARTING AS LOW AS $34995! 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