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2 THE PYRAMID Thursday, November 9, 2017
Honoring Veterans Day important

Dear Editor: as I for those whose paths led tery’s Veteran’s Memorial. Every year a small crowd,
I regret not asking my dad them to serve in America’s de- The memorial was originally including grandchildren, show
about his naval service in both fense, I encourage supporting an Eagle Scout Project com- up for the patriotic services
WWII and Korean Wars— and expressing gratitude to all pleted years ago by Lt. Gov. held on Veterans Day. This year
maybe he couldn’t talk about it. veterans, both young and old, Spencer Cox. Now it is even will be special, and includes
Through God’s hands, my hus- by attending a local Veteran’s more impressive and useful, the dedication of the newly
band and fi ve sons were spared Day program. thanks to Trey Robison’s Ea- improved memorial at 10 a.m.,
both the honor and terror of I encourage everyone to gle Project, which used many followed by an extraordinary
going to wars—instead, all of check out Fairview City’s web- helpers, and especially the Veteran’s program, complete Time was
them are serving the best they site/Facebook because a stu- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post with gun salute, at 10:30 a.m.
can in their own communities. pendous e ort has been made 9276 out of Mt. Pleasant, and Terry Madsen
If anyone feels as grateful to upgrade the Upper Ceme- the American Legion Post 4. Fairview
Time was, there was no such secede from the daylight-sav-
thing as daylight-saving time. ing time crowd. Even if it’s just
Time was, there was no such a publicity stunt, I think it
thing as federal holidays being would be a good idea. Actually,
always on Monday. Time was, if it were just a publicity stunt,
in my short lifetime, clocks it would be the best idea. Be-
and calendars were a little ing a daylight-saving time free
di erent. zone could be a spring-board
Here we are again adjusting for fame for Sanpete.
ourselves to the semi-annual I’m thinking that the men-
time change. This week we tal health of Sanpete’s turkey
were again suddenly plunged population is reason enough
into early evening darkness. alone for keeping an unchang-
I have a hard time with this ing clock. I know from my
each autumn. It seems so late reading that a poultry grower
so early now. in Canada says that chickens
On the other hand, those “do not adapt to the changed
of you who rise earlier than clock…and the last week of
(Photo by Brad Bentley) (Photo by Brad Bentley) (Photo by Brad Bentley) (Photo by Brad Bentley)
Joseph Garlick Anna Staker Shelby Ison Alyssa Ericksen I do are getting an extra hour October is very frustrating
of daylight tacked onto your for us.” (I’m wondering who
mornings now. This is espe- told the chickens what time
Four NSHS students receive who have to be up and out I think we could develop a
cially good for school kids it was?)

early standing around shiv- T-shirt industry that would
ering in their tee shirts at bus bring lots of funds to the
Academic All-State awards time it is. They’re a practical “Sanpete, the land that time
county. Think of the messages
stops.
Farmers don’t care what that could go on the shirts:
bunch. If it’s light out, they get forgot.” (Well, I don’t know.
up and go do the chores. When That one might be true re-
MT. PLEASANT — The fall recognized for their achieve- Joseph Garlick is an All- daughter of Joe Ison and Kris- it starts to get dark, they fi n- gardless of whether we do the
sports are wrapping up and ments. State golfer and also a 4.0 stu- tie Ison, both Mt. Pleasant; ish what they need to do in the clock thing or not.)
now the accolades are be- In tennis, Anna Staker, dent. He is the son of Robert and Alyssa Ericksen, daughter daylight. Another might be: “Too
ginning. None of them are daughter of Ed and Sara Staker, and Jeanine Garlick, Fairview. of Je and Annette Ericksen, They would probably agree lazy to change your clock
more important than the Ac- Mt. Pleasant; was honored for Joseph was captain of the golf Fairview. with the description I heard twice a year? Move to Sanpete
ademic All-State awards that her 4.0 GPA. The young lady squad and also plays basketball Both Ison and Ericksen cur- somewhere that daylight-sav- County” Or, stealing from the
get handed out to those stu- played tennis for all four years for the Hawks. rently sport 4.0 GPAs and are ing time is like the old Indian Chicago song: “Does any-
dent-athletes that not only of high school. Anna, a senior, Two players from the vol- also heavily involved in clubs squaw who cut o the end of body really know what time it
succeed on the fi eld or court, is also serving her peers as a leyball team, that just took and organizations at the high her blanket and sewed it onto is? Does anybody really care?
but also in the classroom. Four student body o cer and is second in the state tourna- school. Alyssa Ericksen will the other end in order to make Not in Sanpete County, Utah,
students from North Sanpete also a Sterling Scholar repre- ment, were also recognized also represent the high school the blanket longer. we don’t”
High School (NSHS) have been sentative. for their grades. Shelby Ison, as a Sterling Scholar. (I don’t know why it needs Lastly, a word about Mon-
to be an Indian, it could just day holidays – again. What
Fundraiser set for SC fire dept. needs woman, a Utah woman or a three-day holidays to use
as well have been an English possessed us to allow the
Sanpete man for that matter. Monday rather than Friday?
But, I suppose an Indian blan- This happened in 1971 under
SPRING CITY — Citizens Left, a fundraiser to help the ket makes more sense than a President Nixon.
concerned about a lack of volunteer firefighters of the Caucasian blanket) My long-time beef is that
necessary fi re department Spring City Fire Department Actually, daylight-sav- we live in a country where our
equipment and training have has been set for Friday and ing time has been around for motto is “In God We Trust”
organized an indoor yard Saturday, Nov. 17-18, from a long time. Ben Franklin is – yet we put the day when so
and bake sale on Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the old generally credited with com- many people have religious
Saturday, Nov. 17-18, from Spring City Hall, 150 East ing up with the idea. He was obligations as the second
8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the old Center. Firefighters include a real idea guy. (Think bi-fo- day of our three-day holiday
(front row left to right): Fire
Spring City Hall, 150 East Chief Clarke Christensen, Ty cal glasses, the lightning rod, weekends.
Center. Hardy, Martin Butterfield, swim fi ns and yes – urinary Can someone explain that
All proceeds will go di- Jesse Burningham, and catheters). to me? I think Sanpete should
rectly to the Spring City Fire Cody Harmer. Back row: Tor Daylight-saving time never start a letter writing campaign
Department for needed per- Burningham, Rick Hathaway, really standardized, solidi- to Congress to introduce a bill
sonal protective gear, pagers Cami Hathaway, Mindy fi ed or got widespread use in to e ect a change? That would
and training. Hardy, Gavin Hardy, Olivia this country until the 1960s. probably be like a 20-year
During a recent fi re one of would notify them in the event cause or donate items which Hardy and Shad Hardy. Not I’m old enough to remember project. There’s nothing else
the volunteer fi refi ghters was help is needed. can be sold at the sale. shown: Eliana Martin, Jared some of the discussion about with higher priorities on our
Nicholson, Trevor Mickel,
injured due to lack of protec- All homeowners and busi- For more information or to Holden Butterfield, Steve it. I know that drive-in movie lawmaker’s minds, right?
tive gear. In addition, some of nesses benefi t from trained donate an item for the fund- Harr, Weldon Butterfield, theaters were opposed to the Well now I feel a little bet-
the volunteers need training and well-equipped volun- raiser call Don Chambers at Holden Butterfield, Jerusha idea. As far as I know, Arizona ter now, having aired my
or do not have pagers, which teer fi re fi ghters. Everyone is (435) 462-9258. If no answer, Burningham, Paul Penrod, is one-of-two or three states opinions. By the time anyone
encouraged to help fund the leave a call back number. Shawn Black and Bob Olsen. that hasn’t adopted the time reads this, we’ll have election
The Pyramid change. results. Good luck to those
Sometimes I think Sanpete newly elected or re-elected to
should buck the system and o ces around the area!
86 West Main
Mt. Pleasant, UT 86447 EAGLE project will honor those that hours to make the project pos-
have served and be something sible. The following are just
An edition of FROM PAGE A1 for their friends and family to some of those who are greatly
The Daily Herald
grandfather for his service and enjoy for years to come. appreciated: ACCIDENTS
Subscriptions and knows he has a really awesome An inspiring video of the Fairview City, Diana L. posts bent and fencing pulled
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News and grandpa! Robison also has project has been created and Compton for the Veteran’s down, while the Nissan sus-
Advertising.............435-462-2134 memories of sitting with his can be viewed online by vis- names, Monk’s Monument, tained minor damage to the
Fax..........................435-462-2459 great-grandfather Chidester, iting https://www.youtube. Brent and Sharon Christensen then moved to the right shoul- front passenger corner of the
E-mail...pyramid@heraldextra.com who was a WWII Veteran. com/watch?v=j88HsUpoguI. of Christensen Brothers Rock der and continued down o the vehicle.
The Pyramid Daily Herald Edition (USPS Noticing and recognizing There are many people and Products, Gry yn Enterprises, shoulder outside of the road- Christensen was wearing a
365-580) a weekly newspaper published at others that are veterans is pa- entities which have made do- Names In Stone, and the Fair- way until it collided with the seat belt and denied medical
86 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Utah triotic and Robison has always nations or contributions and view Second LDS Ward young fence and came to a stop. attention and did not report
84647. Periodicals Postage Paid at Mt.
Pleasant, Utah 84647 and at additional noticed. He hopes that this performed many volunteer men and leaders. The fence had a couple of tee any injuries.
mailing o ces POSTMASTER: Send
address changes to the Pyramid, 86 West
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Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647 VOTERS Wales Fairview On Proposition 8; for Fair- Blakham, will continue as
Member:
Audit Bureau of Circulations FROM PAGE A1 Two candidates ran for the Two candidates ran for the view City to impose a 0.1 mayor.
o ce of mayor. Brandon L. o ce of mayor. Shauna K. percent sales and use tax for Two candidates ran for the
NEWS
Spring City Parady received 40 votes; and Rawlinson received 152 votes; art and cultural activities and two city council seats. Kevin
We welcome news tips. Call Jack Monnett ran unop- Keith S. Jensen, 76. Jensen will and David D. Taylor, 194. Tay- recreational facilities for the Stallings received 488 votes,
435-462-2134 to report a
news tip, or if you have a posed for the o ce of mayor. serve as mayor. lor will take over the helm as City. 187 voters were for the and Justin B. Atkinson, 461.
comment or a question. We He received 220 votes and will Two candidates ran for the mayor. RAP tax and 166 were against. Both will fi ll the two city
welcome letters to the editor. serve as the mayor. two city council seats. Ron- Four candidates ran for the The RAP tax passed. council seats.
All letters must include Three candidates ran for ald D. Thompson received two city council seats. Casey Mt. Pleasant Fayette, Sterling
author’s name (printed
AND signed) and a phone two city council seats. Tom 104 votes and write-in Jared Anderson received 255 votes; Three candidates ran for the The cities of Fayette and
number. We reserve the right Brunner received 183 votes; G. Brotherson, 6; There was Sean Rawlinson, 168; Kristy o ce of mayor. Dan R. Simons Sterling did not have enough
to edit letters for clarity, Michael Black, 164; and a count of 122 undervotes. . Jensen, 66; and Mike Jarman, received 263 votes; and San- candidates fi le for open po-
punctuation, taste and
length. Letters are welcome Chris Anderson, 277. The two Both Thompson and Broth- 178. The two council seats will dra Bigler, 362. Bigler, who sitions, so the two councils
on any topic. council seats will be fi lled by erson will fi ll the two council be fi lled by Casey Anderson was appointed to o ce af- passed resolutions canceling
Brunner and Anderson. seats. and Mike Jarman. ter the resignation of David elections.