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Show People, Politics & Policy Homecoming & nominations for office By E. MARK BEZZANT With 2:28 remaining in the second quarter, the score was A.F. 0, Brighton 0. The darkness had enveloped en-veloped the whole of the Utah Valley. Looking beyond the glaring lights of the stadium one could see the silhouette of Mt. Timpanogos. Just a few street lights could be seen at the foot of the mountains marking the city of Pleasant Grove. It was the look of a peaceful country town nestled serenely at the foot of the majestic mountains. With 2:28 remaining something magic happened. There appeared in the darkness of the night a fire-like symbol clearly visible to much of the valley. Once again the "G" on Little Mountain had been lit. In Viking stadium townspeople and visitors were celebrating as the Viking ball handlers picked apart their opponents from the South. At about 10 it was all history, P.G. 35, S.F. 17. All that remained of a great Homecoming Week was the Saturday evening dance. The hubbub of the great carnival was over. Jani Jones had been crowned queen, Jenny Smith, first attendant, Lauri Maughn, second attendant, and Lori Smith won Miss Congeniality. While the queen pageant was underway Thursday evening, another important event was transpiring. In the basement room of the city complex, and in the old seminary building now known as the Recreation Building, the future of Pleasant Grove was being decided. The local political parties were selecting candidates to replace three outgoing members of the city council. Present Councilmen John Frampton and David Faux had decided not to seek reelection on the Peoples Party. On the Citizens Party slate, Lloyd Ash wanted to seek another term and see the city library completed and finish up some other things he had a special interest in. Those who are seeking office should be applauded by all and supported by those who share their particular views. Those who win can and will make a difference in the future of this city. Mayor Holdaway said that in two more years you would be hardpressed to find a pot hole in Pleasant Grove City roads. By then the library will be complete and paid for. The previous indebtedness will be eliminated. The city paid cash on the barrel head for the new city hall. The seniors will have a new home all paid for. Councilman Ash reminded those at the Citizens Party convention that the city council had to say no a lot of times in order to say yes to these kinds of projects. One should not overlook the restoration of the "Old Bell School" where a beautiful bicentennial bicen-tennial program was held last Thursday. Just as the bell rang, the balloons at Central Elementary were released. All of that work was not done by paid city or school employees but by great volunteers. It was the high . school PTSA that sponsored the first carnival. It was the Central Elementary PTSA who spearheaded the balloons. It was the Kiwanis and Key Club that spearheaded the first lighting of the "G." It was the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers that spearheaded the restoration work on the old school. A few years ago it was the Linebaugh family who restored the bell on the old school so it could ring. Have we got problems in this city? Yes, we have problems but we ought to be a part of the solution! If you missed the party conventions then be a part of the campaign. If you hate campaigns then shake loose some money and give it to the library. If you have not got any money, volunteer some time. If you haven't got any interest, time, or money, what have you got? Com- , missioner Malcolm Beck reminded hundreds of people Friday night that it really is we the people who make the difference. Lincoln said that those who have a hand to help have a right to criticize. My experience ex-perience is that those who are helping have less to criticize. Mayor Holdaway, members of the city council, President Bill Holman, members of the student council, thanks for the memories and your continuing leadership. It has and is making a difference. |