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Show THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1974 PLEASANT GROVE REVIEW, PLEASANT GROVE, UTAH THURSDAY. JANUARY 17. 1974 Strawberry Royalty Discussion . . . lem than getting six, three, or even one. If we stop doing ev-erything worthwhile because it requires some extra effort, then nothing worthwhile would ever be accomplished. We can recall in the years we traveled with the three sets of queens, that many times special arrangements had to be made for one or another of the girls but it was always worthwhile. For in the trips to Salt Lake City we were always remembered as a city that was unique because we had so many beautiful girls to repre-sent us and we can assure you that many special privileges were granted to us because we had such a large group. Two such occasions are well worth mentioning. President David O. McKay in the May of the year that he died, even though he was in ill health and not seeing regul-ar visitors, made an exception and allowed our nine girls to visit with him. This was a memorable experience. One of the ladies accompanying the group was so overcome by the experience she double exposed 9 photos on the same film. President Joseph Fielding Smith and his wife Jesse in-vited our entire group to their home where they entertained us with a vocal duet and then invited the girls to sing along with them. How can anyone say that this kind of reward is not worth the extra effort and who among you would have liked to be the one to decide which three of our local girls this op-portunity would not be offered to because they were a pain in the neck?. 4. THE PEOPLE ARE CON-FUEE-OS TO WHO IS THE QUEEN. In the years that we were associated with the cele-bration we attended many ra-dio interviews, city council meetings and official visits where our three sets of queens were entertained. Not once do I remember anyone being con-fused as to who they were. As a matter of fact, past coun-cilman William Pearce from A. F. and the present mayor, Mal-colm Beck, commented to us on several occasions, after the visits to the city council by our girls, that they were represent-ing our city very well and no confusion existed as to who was who. We have never seen a picture published in a paper of Miss Pleasant Grove repre-senting her as the queen, nor have we ever known someone to incorrectly introduce the girls on radio. We feel there is confusion. In conclusion the many de-voted people who work on the Strawberry Days Association to produce our fine celebration, are to be congratulated. We have one of the best celebra-tions in the State of Utah, and their efforts and accomplish-ments are a credit to them and to our area. We do not feel however, that they should be allowed to change our long-hel- d traditions without consulting the people of our area. There-fore we urge all residents of the Pleasant Grove area to take time to write the Strawberry Days Association, Box 421, in Pleasant Grove, and let them know how you feel on this is-sue. We strongly urge you all to vote to continue the Miss Pleasant Grove tradition in our area. Sincerely, Clive L. Beck, James E. Hindley, Eldon Johnson Walter Reimschussel, Past S.D.A. Presidents (Editor's note: In this edition of the Review, an article writ-ten by the SDA committee ap-pears, in which they also sug-eg- st you write in and let them know how you feel about this matter.) Perhaps the current energy shortage should amply illus-trate the fallacy of government attempting to regulate, as a great deal of the blame for the current situation could well be laid at the door of the Federal Power Commission, and at the door of the Interstate Com-merce Commission which sets the rates for the transportation of various fuels. (Continued from page 1) by popular vote has been with us as long, if not longer than the tradition of selecting the queen according to the Miss America rules. During the sel-ection process the queen is al-ways picked first so there can be no influence in our repre-sentation in the Miss America Pageant because of the selec-tion of Miss Pleasant Grove. 2. The selection of a Miss Pleasant Grove and attendants means that three more girls, then three more families, then three more sets of grandpar-ents, then three more boy-friends, then three more wards, etc., have something to be proud of following the and pageant all during the celebration, and yes, even throughout the entire year since Miss Pleas-ant Grove participates along with the queen in other city celebrations. 3. It means that we have one more float added to our parade and the people of Pleasant Grove get the opportunity to show off three more of their beautiful and talented girls. 4. It means that more of our Pleasant Grove citizens are in-volved in preparing the float and preparing for Miss Pleas-o- nt Grove's entry. m m 5. It means recognition by other cities and by the press to the fact that Pleasant Grove is a city with three sets of girls representing them not just one as other communities do. 6. It means more pride by the people of Pleasant Grove in expressing our desire to have a popular Miss Pleasant Grove chosen. Let us also comment on the reasons advanced for not hav-ing a Miss Pleasant Grove. We feel that we are qualified for this comment having worked for many years on both the Rodeo Committee and as pres-ident of the Association. 1. IT COSTS TOO MUCH. In the past few years the Straw-berry Association has always made a profit and provided an outstanding celebration for the people of the area. So cost has little consideration. But specif-ically, the cost for Miss Pleas-ant Grove are minimal. Pleas-ant Grove City has always paid for the float, about $150 to $200 per year. Until 1973, this money had always been paid to the Jaycees, who built the float for Miss Pleasant Grove as a fund-raisin- g venture. So, ths money paid for the float stayed in the city. There were no cost for the queen's pageant since the sets have to be made to select the queen and we would still have the same num-ber of girls participate to round out the program. The purchase of a trophy and crown might be the only expense associated with the pageant, $50 at most All other gifts received by Miss Pleasant Grove are donated to her by businesses that are in-terested in her. The cost can-not be a valid reason. 2. IT DETRACTS FROM THE QUEEN. In the years that we have lived in Pleasant Grove area, we have never failed to know who the Strawberry Days Queen was. We have also known who Miss Pleasant Grove was. They were both on separate floats, the queen al-ways wore a robe which Miss Pleasant Grove did not, the queen's crown was always the biggest, the gifts to the queen were always the most, she was always introduced as the queen and she always represented the city at the Miss Utah Pageant. I can see no substantiation for the charge that Miss Pleasant Grove detracts from the queen. 3. HANDLING OF THE GIRLS IS A PAIN IN THE NECK. We think this is the real crux of the problem. We would agree that getting nine girls together is more of a prob-- LEGAL NOTrCES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pleasant Grove Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting Friday, Jan. 25, 1974 beginning at 7 p.m. in the city hall for the purpose of deter-mining if a variance of city building ordinances should be granted to Calvin Tippetts. It has been requested that a var-iance be allowed for the home being constructed at 144 South 670 East. The need for the var-iance arises from the fact that the home does not meet the side yard requirements. All citizens wishing to ex-press their opinions concern-ing this matter are invited to attend this meeting. Also to be discussed at the meeting will be a request by Robert Williams to establish a business in his home, located at 140 West Center. Because this is a residential zone, a special use permit will need to be granted if the business is allowed in this location. The Board of Adjustment will re-view the application for this permit. Mark Johnson, City Recorder. Publ. Dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 1974. BAF sets the pace in northern Utah county The year of 1973 was one of the most eventful years in the history ..- - of Bank of American Fork, making an increase in total resources to i. . . .. , I ' ' $19,479,066.73, representing a growth of .$.1,-72- 389.35, BAF paid out j rju r:")","i'r; '''''' :? $546,428.79 in interest to over 7, 000' savings customers. 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