August 2 is notable anniversary
August 2, 1776… We are coming upon a notable anniversary this weekend.
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‘Love Thy Neighbor’ came to life in Fayette
When natural disasters leave destruction in their wake, they tend to reveal the compassion, resilience and generosity of those who call a community home.
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Take a few moments in reflection, prayer and reverence
It is my hope that during this 250th anniversary of that day, we take a few moments in reflection, prayer and reverence for the Declaration of Independence. Taking some time to read it over and relearn its principles of Liberty.
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Thanks everybody for conserving water, but it’s not enough
Turn off the sprinklers.
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I hope we can be brave like the founders
We’ve been blessed to have 250 years of freedom in our country! When the Declaration of Independence was signed, it was a big step forward. Many brave men signed the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was signed July 4, 1776. In the years of war that followed, it was especially dangerous for those who signed the Declaration because having their names on that document was essentially treason against Great Britain.
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Publisher’s Perspective: America’s survival for 250 years is no accident
Happy Birthday, America. Or as one America250 banner I saw put it, “America is awesome.”
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It is our responsibility to preserve our heritage (inlcuding our trees)
Last month, the Utah Department of Transportation and Ephraim City began the removal of a row of historic trees, including 39 Russian Black Willows, along Main Street at the northwest gateway entrance to the city. The tree removal began with no notification to most residents except for a last-minute handout the day six trees were…
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Democracy is messy, but Spring City found its way to a decision
Democracy can be messy, especially on emotional issues where citizens or legislative bodies are closely divided. That is the fix Spring City has been in as it has faced down issues of lot size, potential “suburbanization” and multifamily development. At last two years of controversy came to a head at a council meeting last week….
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Embrace America’s pillars of strength, not deceipt, when choosing our leaders – Ann Gardner
Many years ago, a few people came up with a philosophy which was solidified by Rush Limbaugh by what he called and “preached” as the “Four corners of Deceit.” This philosophy said: don’t trust the government, science, academia or the media. Many warned that this was a misguided and very dangerous philosophy, but many others…
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Why reading uncomfortable stories still matters
A teenage girl in Utah was sexually assaulted during her freshman year in high school. She went looking for a book to help her process what happened. The book was What Girls Are Made Of by Elana K. Arnold, a story that deals honestly with female sexuality and the aftermath of trauma. Instead of finding…
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GVHS principal humbled by community response – Eugene King
Dear Gunnison Valley Community,Every year I think I’ve seen the full measure of generosity in this valley, and every year you prove me wrong. This year’s Sub for Santa effort was nothing short of extraordinary. Because of you, over 200 children in our community will have a Christmas filled with hope and joy. From personal hygiene items…
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Ephraim woman is grateful for mayor John Scott – Julie Poulson
I would like to share how grateful I am for Mayor Scott. As Dennis Nordfeldt said in this month’s Ephraim City News, “[John Scott] is a natural leader… is kind and compassionate, but at the same time is fiercely protective, and a staunch defender of our city and our residents.” I agree.As Mayor Scott has…
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What do mayors do? You would be surprised
Dear Gunnison Valley Community,Every year I think I’ve seen the full measure of generosity in this valley, and every year you prove me wrong. This year’s Sub for Santa effort was nothing short of extraordinary. Because of you, over 200 children in our community will have a Christmas filled with hope and joy. From personal hygiene items…
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Reader disagrees with statements in previous letter to the editor encouraging unity – Darryl Ferguson
I recently read the letter titled “Set aside political differences” by Ann Gardner. I was surprised that by the second paragraph she begins criticizing government policies simply because she disagrees with them. She mentions “mass firings” leading to higher prices. Those price hikes came from the Biden administration’s inability to control its own spending. Inflation…
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NSSD will need support to cope with transportation growth pains
The North Sanpete School District’s bus fleet is growing faster than its infrastructure can handle. With ridership climbing and a 30-year-old maintenance facility struggling to keep pace, district leaders face significant investments to keep students safe on the road. Approximately 1,300 to 1,400 students (about 51 percent of the district’s roughly 2,700 students) ride district…
