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Show ZfOle, Politics & Pnlirv Torch to pass to new leaders By E. MARK BEZZANT in just a few days the torch will be passed to a new group of in-f'v'd" in-f'v'd" , wh0 wi" take their place " the history books of Pleasant Grove. Mary West and Bill West will be sworn in for their first term on the Pleasant Grove City Council. Lloyd Ash will begin his second term, councilman John Frampton and Councilman Dave Faux also will take their places in the history ot Pleasant Grove. The considerate good they have done will long serve as a credit to them and the other members of the city council who have served with them. Many, if not most, of the good things they have done will never be known by most folks. No, not everything they have done has pleased everyone nor should it. We live in a diverse society where People have many different viewpoints. Based on their philosophy, honest people arrive at different conclusions with the same set of facts. Some of the best decisions these council members have made will at some future time be reevaluated, and improved upon. That should not be of particular concern for all that we do is in a sense a pioneering effort. We are laying a foundation for better things. The new council members are going to have to be particularly sensitive to the needs of the various parts of the city. Manila will now be without representation. The mayor and two council members live within three blocks of each other on the east side of town. It is only fair to point out that the place of ones residence is not the only criteria in examining the council's diversity. Council members bring to their service a broad divergence of interests in-terests and ability. This, more than location, effects the type of decisions that are arrived at. The fact that so many live on the east side might help get the snow plows out a litter earlier on those steep hills, and places in between. The fact is the street department does a pretty decent job keeping the roads clean of ice and snow. The better job that they do the less worries the police department has. The local body shops have enough work without unnecessary accidents caused by shaving on snow removal costs. One of our current county commissioners com-missioners who represents the northern part of Utah County breaks public office holders down into two categories. One category is those who are in office to serve themselves and the other category is those who serve the people. Since the city council posts are long hours with little pay we have been fortunate for-tunate to have many excellent people serve on the council. This group should be no exception. Success to all of you during the next four years and remember if citizens differ with you it won't be because they don't like you, it will be because they see things a bit differently. Hopefully those who choose to differ will always remember to be respectful and sign their names. The far more important thing will be whether or not we citizens will do our part whether we hold a position or not. Think of the contribution Earl Beck and his wife have made over the years. Since 1945 they have graced the corner of 1st East and Center Street with Christmas Lights. That is a 42 year contribution con-tribution and tradition. Before you know it Ray and Anita Young will have that kind of time in the Christmas tree business. Happy New Year Pleasant Grove. Stay sober, drive safe and don't forget to enjoy the journey. |