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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…
IN OUR OPINION
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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…
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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…
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE
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Time for compromise and resolution on Spring City lot size
It’s time for compromise and resolution of the lot-size issue in Spring City. For some, preserving the grid set up by pioneer settlers, with 1.06-acre lots city wide, is at…
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Messenger faces same challenges as weeklies nationwide
I recently returned from a meeting of the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE) at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. Many of the participants had retired from…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Set aside political differences – Ann Gardner
We need to set aside our political differences and stand up for families and human rights.Mass firings have resulted in lost income, uncertainty, financial insecurity…
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Thank you to the quiet heroes of the community – Mike Warner
I was on my way to a job site early Saturday morning, headed out to hang windows, when I received a call from one of…
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Military vet says war on fascism isn’t over – Paul Gardner
It is Veterans Day as I write this. This morning, I was honored to attend the Veterans Day celebration at the Ephraim Elementary School. There…