I want to recognize and thank the United We Stand organization and the many people who made the celebration this year such a memorable event. It was my honor to share some of my experiences from 50 years ago that so much shaped my life’s journey. Once again, being a part of the heartland of…
One of the first things students learn in driver education is the idea of the right of way. Examples of the right of way include “first come, first serve” at a four-way stop, or how the car on the left goes last when crossing paths with someone coming the other way. Another right of way…
I would like to address some of the opinions that appeared in your editorial on Sept. 7, 2022. For context, I have 35 years of federal and state government working experience and over 20 years of supervisory experience. I agree that Mt Pleasant should have someone who oversees the daily operations of the city. That…
The Lynn Beeley situation in Mt. Pleasant could have been handled sooner, more effectively and more confidentially if the city had a city manager. Mt. Pleasant is certainly large enough and has enough employees to justify following the lead of Fairview, Ephraim, Manti and Gunnison and bringing aboard a trained, experienced top-level manager. The airing…
After stumbling through my 2022 Notice of Property Valuation & Tax Change notice, I sent the following e-mail to County Commissioner Edwin Sunderland concerning the Central Utah Water Conservancy (CUWC) District. “What benefits are accruing to Sanpete County as a result of membership in the CUWC District? How much water has found its way into…
Editor’s Note: Phillip B. Gottfredson in a volunteer historian for the Timpanogas nation. He is the author of “Black Hawk’s Mission of Peace,” published in 2019. He lives in Arizona but spends summers in Utah. Contrary to statements when the Sanpitch monument was unveiled and the report on the unveiling in the Sanpete Messenger, Sanpitch was not Ute!…
I appreciate the informative articles regarding water issues in Sanpete County: “Wales imposes moratorium on water connections,” “Incorporation, conservation easements may be solutions to development pressures,” (The Sanpete Mes- senger, June 15, 2022.) “Spring City looks at water connection issues, police will enforce nuisances,” (The Sanpete Messenger, April 13, 2022.) and “BYU tapped as major lead in…
Despite what you may have read recently, Gunnison City hired its first city manager in January of 1992. His name was Ray Limb. He was selected from a wide range of candidates and voted on by the city council after a lot of discussion and collaboration. Ray built a home and raised his family in…
Each year Manti City transfers $75,000.00 and $250,000.00 from the sewer and electricity funds respectively to the general fund for the purpose of helping to financing all of the items on the city budget. These funds transferred represent a profit gained by the city from the sewer and electricity services rendered to the citizens. The…
With the primary and general election coming our way, there is a question I would like to ask all our candidates for Sanpete County Commissioner: “Where do you stand in regards to the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD)?” In my opinion, Sanpete County should withdraw from the CUWCD. Sanpete County has been a member…