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Show C M Y K (Continued from A4) A4 Sanpete Messenger-Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition To the editor... for letters-to-the-editor policy go to www. sanpetemessenger.com, click on ‘opinions’ then ‘letters to the editor’ We welcome and enjoy letters sent in by our readers. Please be aware of the following policies when submitting Letters to the Editor: 1) You may submit Letters to the Editor by • email: news@sanpetemessenger.com • fax: (435) 835-1493 • mail or in person: 35 S. Main Street, Manti, Utah 84642; 2) Letters are limited to 350 words in length, and to one letter per month per reader; 3) Letters must include the author’s name, hometown and phone number (phone numbers will not be published); 4) Letters must not contain potentially slanderous or libelous language, insults, personal attacks, commercial promotions or personal messages; 5) The Messenger reserves the right to edit Letters to the Editor for any reason deemed appropriate, such as for clarity, taste, grammar and space. Correction on Casino Star Theatre story I would like to make an important correction to last week’s article on page A3 about the C asino Star Theatre. In the first paragraph, I am inaccurately identified as “one of the owners.” In fact, the property is owned by the Casino Star Theatre Foundation, which is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors. No individual or individuals own anything pertaining to the theatre. Before the sale took place on November 1, 2004, Lori Nay and I established the CST Foundation and donated our personal money to the project. But by signing the articles of incorporation and filing them with the state of Utah, we became caretakers of a historic property, and NEVER its owners. The foundation has an IRS designation of 501 (c)(3), which authorizes tax-exempt status for charitable purposes. Consequently, anyone who donates money toward the restoration may claim the cost as a charitable deduction at income tax time. Your donation in no way enriches the directors or the board, except by encouraging us that we have partners in this undertaking. Top Stop’s leak of last summer has significantly increased the cost of restoration by requiring a more elaborate air circulation system than we’d have needed otherwise. At the same time, we want to use the time we are closed to achieve as much of the necessary upgrading as we can possibly afford. That is why we are asking for the help of our neighbors, historic preservation supporters, grant-making organizations, businesses, and the legislature. So when you see the ad for the “Take a Seat” campaign, please consider contributing to the beautification of a unique historic landmark on Main Street in Gunnison. Thank you, Diana Major Spencer Casino Star Theatre Foundation Digital TV & Internet Facts Sometimes You Just Have To Toot Your Own Horn... Digital Television Facts ...And Let The Truth Be Known! All Digital Channels to All TV's All the Time More Channels Lower Rates Parental Controls & On-Screen Caller ID High Speed Internet Facts 5mb Speeds & Higher Dedicated Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Not Shared Controllable Spam, Anti-Virus & Content Filters Lifepage Custom Homepage Watch Local Sports & Community Events Call & Subscribe Today! C M Y K Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Heritage areas are foot in door for federal zoning The public comment period on the management plan for the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area ended Monday, Aug. 25, according to the Sanpete Messenger. The paper reported inaccurately that the plan was available at local public libraries. So the public comment period should be extended if the U.S. Department of the Interior and the management entity (the Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance) want to make any pretence of following the due process of including the public. The Messenger said the management plan had been available since the week before its report (July 30), but the Manti and Ephraim libraries were not even aware of it at that date. Mt. Pleasant’s library had an electronic copy available on CD, but I had to get on a waiting list to check it out. By the time I got it, the comment period was almost over. The CD was not readable at the library, and I had to hunt for someone with a computer that would read it. The files contained several hundred pages. No address, phone, or fax numbers were made available for making the comments. It seems the Heritage Alliance is avoiding public access and participation. The Heritage Alliance, an association of artisans and tourism related businesses, promoted the law that made it the managing entity for the heritage area (including all public and private lands of Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Wayne, Garfield, and Kane counties) under the National Park Service. The bill doesn’t give the alliance authority to pass laws regarding property and land use, but the management plan states that the alliance is proposing legislation to our governments for that very purpose. With $10 million in matching federal grant money, the group’s voice will be more prominent in zoning and land use than the ordinary citizen’s. Heritage areas are the foot in the door to federal zoning. They give specific economic interests a special role in land use planning. Many of the proposals in the plan’s documents hardly seem in tune with the wishes of the public majority. For instance, one document proposes arched gateways at either end of Spring City as well as one in Mt. Pleasant. It also proposes stone posts with fancy ironwork and hanging signs for all Spring City shops, and monuments to Spring City artists. Who pays? What does this have to do with Spring City’s historic atmosphere? One puzzling proposal is landscaping Mt. Pleasant to overcome “ideological differences” and get residents to appreciate their “liberal heritage.” What does that mean? What do new tree-lined medians and greenway trails have to do with the town’s heritage? Let’s get the heritage area management plan accessible to the public and get questions answered. Otherwise let’s just admit the whole thing is a farce. Brad Van Dyke Spring City Thanks again to Bowns and all other volunteers Our Sanpete County Fair has just ended and again has thrilled and pleased not only county residents but many visitors as well. The weather was great, the participants prepared, and the spectators enthusiastic. For all of this, except the weather, we owe a huge “thank you” to Brad and Lori Bown. They have spent the past 14 years serving this county as fair co-chairs. They have contributed endless hours and a huge effort to accomplish this endeavor. We again express thanks to them and their able and willing committee. We hope you noticed the facelift at the fairgrounds this C year. Kay and John Jensen assigned themselves this overwhelming project. Anyone who knows Kay knows that if she starts something, she will finish it. She recruited a few good people, who helped, and then she moved forward. The results were unbelievable: fresh paint applied on everything, grounds cleaned up and weeds eradicated. We appreciate all of their determination, work and time. Also, thank you to those who helped in any way. Several people from the Concerned Citizens of Sanpete County furnished meals and refreshments to the painting crews, and on occasion, grabbed a brush or roller and helped. Obviously, this county fair ranks right at the top of the rural, historic fairs—92 years of excellence! We appreciate the financial support that the commissioners gave the fairgrounds improvement project and the timely reconstruction of the fence and grounds. It takes many hands to produce a successful county fair. To all of you, a huge “thank you”. Sincerely, Kaye Crane Kathy Frischknecht Concerned Citizens of Sanpete County KING CONTEST Be a winner and bring in your “Fresh Ideas for Fall” by participating in our 1st Cooking Contest Cook up your favorite cookie recipe and you could win! Winner will have the choice of a 4 Day / 3 Night Hotel Stay Get-A-Way to: Jackson Hole including: • • • • (435) 835-3391 Manti Tele-Communications OR Ski-lift tickets for 2 – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Admission – Yellowstone National Park Admission – Grand Teton National Park Admission for 2 – Ripley’s Believe It or Not Grand Canyon including: • • • Parking and Admission – Grand Canyon National Park Admission for 2 – Grand Canyon IMAX Movie Discovery & Adventure Free Admission – National Geographic Visitor Center Bring 1 dozen of your favorite cookie recipe (on a disposable plate) to the Sevier Valley Center during our Trade Show that is being held in conjunction with the Taste of Home Cooking School 5th annual “CRUISE NIGHT” at the DRIVE-IN SEPT. 05 - GATES OPEN FOR CAR SHOW AT 7:00PM Bring Your Car and Join Us! by 12 noon on Saturday, September 6th 2008, to the Reserved Seating Booth. Judging will take place at 3 pm that same day and the winner will be announced during the Taste of Home Cooking School to be held that night at 6 pm in the theater of the Sevier Valley Center. You need not be present to win, but we would love to have you join us. So purchase your ticket now. The winning recipe will be published on the Radio Station’s Website and in the Sanpete Messenger & Richfield Reaper. Fill out the form below and bring it with you when you bring your cookies to enter the contest. C Name: KIE CONTEST # Phone #: Name of Recipe: Copy of Recipe (must have to enter): DOUBLE FEATURE-ONE PRICE! $5.00 - ADULTS, $400 - CHILDREN & SENIORS “PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED” - PG “THE CLONE WARS” - PG 8:30pm “When you really need your car to go” 10:15pm SPONSORED BY SANPETE CRUISERS & BASIN DRIVE-IN www.SanpeteMessenger.com LOOK FOR GOOD CAR BUYS HERE! C M C M Y K Y K |