| Show PREFACE The theme People and Places Remembered for the thirtieth edition of the Saga of the Sanpitch summarizes the purpose of these volumes to record incidents and memories of the past to invite some nostalgia in recalling those individuals and the places dear to our hearts that they might remain forever with us We treasure each person remembered and each place asvital part of the history of our valley and are grateful to have beenpart of this important work Publishing the Saga has beenrewarding experience We value the friendships that have been made through the years Our lives are richer because we have known you The Sanpete Valley is unique and its people formed fromspecial mold As the people have scattered all over the earth they have taken with them that uniqueness andspecial spirit that has reached out to influence many withdesire to come to Sanpete One educator said Once you get the Sanpete dust on your shoes you canshake it off Once again this volume continues to capture the faith and courage of those who turned the first furrows hewed the stone built the bridges erected the schools churches and homes As we read their stories with reverence may we be ever grateful for our heritage thankful for the firm foundation they laid knowing that the history of the past helps point the way to the future The more firm our roots are |
