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Show Page 12 AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN Thursday, January f, 2009 EWS AND IDEAS FROM CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATORS Pocket change adds up for Greenwood Bern, donations Barbara Christiansen NORTH COUNTY STAFF Small things can add up to much bigger ones. Students at Greenwood Elementary School found that out at the close of s IkxjI before Christmas break. They had a jar set up in the sch(X)l to collect money for students who are less fortunate. for-tunate. Pocket change sent from their homes and donated by the students added up to more than $250. "They were pretty excited about that," said Peggy Feld, who coordinated coordi-nated the effort for the school. Members of the student council helped. One was the student president Hunter Pierce. "We have done it before," he said. "It goes to people who need money for food and shelter." The vice president of the student council, Zac Jacklin, agreed. "Mostly I think it is going for people who are homeless so they can help them," he said. "It is to help them get food and services through the winter." The students set a goal of filling the glass jug with change, but did not have a dollar amount in mind. Thy came close to their goal. Classes would take turns during the day, going to the office to make their donations. Zac said he heard from some students who wished they could participate. par-ticipate. "Some kids said they really would like to help," he said. "Some people said they are kind of sorry because they don't have any coins to put in the jar." The drive ran from Dec. 1 to the end of school for the year, on Dec. 19. ft V V -A4 ' 1 V y o v v I' It's Not About the Cor ... It's about the precious cargo it carries. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that's just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe. Sound.Secure. " protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Auto-Owners Insurance Lender Insurance Inc. 224-51 si 382 West Center Street (2nd floor) Orem www.lenderins.ccm LHAViiU 'Mi LONDOiN j YOU CAN STARTSTOP YOUR NEWSPAPER DELIVERY FOR VACATIONS ! '.'stomer service hotline ; AnWrltCU for!i I 0 a Ann ir a xt rvn iic nn r: a inn LOCAL COVERAGE r www.heraldextra.com EDITORIAL HH aVw , American fork CUticti i Mflhi -nhi-m Travel Smart During Bridge Project Road Detour M Closed A fl V oil J Closed State Street, between Main Street (Geneva Road) and 200 South in Pleasant Grove, will be closed for construction starting January 5, 2009, for about 12 months. Follow the detour map to the left for the quickest route around the construction site. The purpose of this project Is to: Widen State Street Construct a bridge over the railroad tracks Improve State Street and Main Street (Geneva Road) intersection. Give the area sidewalks, shoulders, curbs and gutters ' Benefits of completed Bridge Project: Improved travel time Reduced traffic congestion t ; - Increased safety Improved roadway drainage ' , : , Renovation of Wils Memorial Park ' . Visit www.udot.utah.govstatestreetpg or call 877-713-3117 if you have any questions or comments about this project. ' STATE STREET BRIDGE PROJECT IN PLEASANT GROVE Road Closure (State Street) Detour (Main Street & 200 South) J! - i r |
