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Show A12 • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009 Horse show Guardian of Your Community News Sentinel MMMA students of month Spencer Kelly Spencer enjoys martial arts and has been around it his whole life. He is currently a senior blue belt and is working hard towards his goal of becoming a black belt. Spencer also enjoys participating in wrestling. Spencer is the youngest of five children. He always has a smile on his face and easily makes friends. He loves animals; he has dogs, cats and a dwarf hamster named Stuart Little that he loves to care for. When he grows up he wants to be an animal trainer for movies. Spencer is not a picky eater and will try new things, among his favorites are peas straight from his garden and otter pops. He loves to jump on the trampoline, ride his bike, and visit the family cabin in Star Valley, Wyoming. Spencer was chosen as the student of the month because he is a hard worker; he is very disciplined and respectful in class and is a great example for the other students. Spencer has ac- RIDING TALL: Seventy-five members of the Utah State Western Riding Club Association competed for prizes and the right to progress to the Region Show scheduled for August 20 in Price. Participating clubs were Arrowhead from Benjamin, Cockleburrs from Payson, Diamond Fork from Spanish Fork, Rock'n H from Herriman, Saddle Dusters from Spanish Fork, and Hobble Creek from Springville. After two days of fierce competition, the high-point club was Arrowhead followed by Hobble Creek and Cockleburrs. Karmel Clay was the high-point woman rider and received a beautiful trophy buckle. Brothers, David and Mark Haskell from the Arrowhead Club were tied at the close of the show for Highpoint man rider with Mark going home with the trophy buckle. The buckles were donated by Shirley and Joe Venus. The show was hosted by the Cockleburr Riding Club with President Dennis Jacobson as show chairman. Spectators were entertained by the various events, beautiful horses, colorful riders and a number of spills into the dirt. Pictured above, Karmel Clay and Mark Haskell show their silver buckles. tively participated in martial arts for over five years. He is also an accomplished wrestler. Spencer has won the state freestyle wrestling championship and placed in state several times. Brian Carter Brian has been going to Maple Mountain Martial Arts since he was seven, so he has been working toward his black belt for four years. He is currently a Senior blue belt. Brian has two older brothers and two younger sisters. Brian's brothers, Jacob and Anthony, have already earned their- black belts at Maple Mountain Martial Arts. Brian's sisters Melissa and Rebecca are also taking classes at Maple Mountain. Brian's favorite color is red and he loves to eat pizza, hot dogs, salsa and anything spicy. He enjoys doing things with his family like camping, going to Lagoon, biking, jet skiing, swimming at Seven Peaks and the reservoir and riding dirt bikes. Brian just went with his family to Bryce Canyon. He loves doing anything adventurous. Last fall Brian's favorite trip was to Goblin Valley where he could climb, jump and explore among the goblins. Brian loves to watch action movies and can't want until he turns 13 so he can watch the Lord of the Rings movies. Brian also loves to read fantasy and adventure books and he just finished the Black Cauldron series. When Brian isn't enjoying the outdoors, he is playing games on his computer. He especially likes playing multi-player games with his brothers, cousins and friends. Brian was chosen as the student of the month because he is a great martial artist with a lot of potential. He is also a great martial art technician and takes great pride in improving each class. He has very powerful dynamic kicks and selfdefense techniques. Brian brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to class. SFX-treme Courtesy photos TOP STUDENTS: Pictured, left, is Spencer Kelly; above is Brian Carter Salem cheer and football Courtesy photo Matt Marziale CHAMPIONS: The Spanish Fork X-treme won the biggest tournament in the Rocky Mountain School of Baseball League — the Tournament of Champions! Pictured above, back row, from left to right, are Coach Nic Pintar, Travis Johnson, Jake Lyman, Hunter Clark, Andrew Pintar, Easton Keck, Taye Newman and Coach Chad Newman; front row, Beau Jensen, Quade Vaierio, Briggs Ashworth, Cooper Riggs and Cael Ford. These 11 boys and their coaches have worked hard all year long. They qualified for the tournament by winning the March Madness tournament in St. George in March. A few games into the regular season the Spanish Fork X-Treme 8-year-oldteam became the "team to beat". And for good reason, they were undefeated (46-0) this season against every 8-year-old team they played. SALEM RECREATION 2nd Grade Flag Football Salem Parks and Recreation will offer a 2nd grade intro to (flag) football league. This league will be for boys and girls going into the 2nd grade. The league will be set up with a goal of teaching football skills and philosophy. Teams will play games twice a week, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Prior to each game a skills work out will take place for 10 minutes. Workouts will be focused on catching, throwing and flag pulling. Youth from outside of Salem may sign up for an additional $5. Cost for this league is $35. Volunteer coaches are needed. Courtesy photo LADY GOLFERS: Pictured, left to right, are Gloria Christensen, Gayle Valdez, Luena Francorn, Sandi Nilsson, Linda Williams, LaRue Taylor, Dickie Jane Sargent and Jolyn Griner. Ladies host best-ball tourney The Spanish Oaks Ladies Golf Travel Team hosted the Fox Hollow Ladies at the Spanish Oaks Golf Course on Monday,. Aug. 3,2009. Those playing were Gayle Valdez, Gloria Christensen, LaRue Taylor, Sandi Nilsson, Dickie Jane Sargent, Luena H. Francom, Jolynn Griner and Linda Williams. The ladies played well but lost by a few points. We have an incentive pot. Each player puts in $1 for the most points, and 50 cents for the least putts made by a team member. Gloria and Gayle won the most points and Gloria won the least putts for this team play. This ends the competitive team plays for this season. The closing social for the teams will be hosted by the Hobble Creek and Art City ladies at their course on Aug. 31. The Spanish "Oaks Ladies Best-Ball Tournament was held on Aug. 5. The weather cooperated and we had a very good tournament. All of the gals from our ladies association placed in the winning circle. Gayle Valdez and her daughter won fourth gross in the first flight, Luena H. Francom and Linda Roylance won first place in the net division, Makell Miner and Pam Elmer won third in net, Gloria Christensen and Sandi Nilsson won second place in the net and LaRue Taylor and Audrey Bailey won fourth gross. The ladies will continue to play on Tuesdays, and meet at 8:30 a.m. for pairings and tee times as long as the weather is playable. The Spanish Oaks Ladies would like to thank all of the people and businesses who so generously sponsored their best ball tournament. Refs needed Spanish Fork Parks and Recreation is looking football referees for both tackle and flag football leagues. If interested, please contact the recreation office, 804-4600, for further details. Fall Pee Wee Tennis This program is set to introduce and teach the skills of tennis to youth kindergarten to 6th grade. Skill development will be the main focus, while rules and game format are taught. Two agebased classes will be offered: K-3rd grade and 4 6th grade. Equipment (balls and youth racquets) for this program will be provided by Salem Parks and Recreation. This session will be held Aug. 17-28, 2009 af- ter school. Space is limited in this program. The fee is $40, and a $5 non-resident fee will be charged for this program. 6-8 Grades Cheer Learn cheers, stunts, chants and dances at Spirit Camp. Then yell, jump and cheer your team to victory with Salem youth tackle football. Camp will be Aug. 25, 27 and 29. Camp will be held at Salem Elementary. Following camp, cheer squads will be assigned to cheer for Salem youth tackle teams. The fee is $50 and includes the Uniform. Register at Salem Recreation; the early deadline is Aug. 20. A late fee will be charged after Aug. 20. 9th Grade Cheerleading Learn cheers, stunts, chants and dances at Spirit Camp. Then yell, jump and cheer your team to victory with Salem 9th grade football. Clinic/tryout week is Aug. 24-28,2009. A parents' meeting will be on Aug. 24 at 6 pjn. The clinic dates are Aug. 25-27, 2009 from 6-8 pjn. The meeting and clinic will be held at Salem Elementary. Squad tryouts will be held Aug. 28 from 5-8 p.m. The clinic fee is $30. Girls who make the 9th grade cheer squad will also need to pay $75 for uniform and pom-poms. The squad will cheer at 9th grade football games. Register at Salem Recreation; the early' deadline is Aug. 20. A late fee will be charged after Aug. 20. Fall Youth Soccer There will be a youth soccer league for boys and girls, K-£th grade. Teams will be organized in mid-August and begin play after Labor Day. Each league will play 11 scheduled games. The season will cover part of August, all of September, and the beginning of October. Early registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 14. A $10 late fee will be charged after Aug. 14. Soccer coaches meetings will be Tuesday, Aug .18. The fee for K-2nd grade is $25. The fee for 3rd-8th grade is $30. Adult Flag Football Early team registration for both men's and women's flag football is Thursday, Aug. 20. Team fees and roster should be turned into the Salem Recreation office. Men's league will play Saturday morning games. The women's league will play Tuesday evenings. More information is available online at www.salemcity.org, or call 801-423-1035. Salem Hills Football Events ; £''•'• On Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. there will be a blue/white scrimmage for the Salem Hills High School football team. The scrimmage is open to the public. On Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 the second annual SHHS Football Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held. Registration is at 8 a.m. The shotgun start will be at 9 a.m. It is to be held at Spanish O&ks Golf Course. Participants are encouraged to sign up early. Flyers are available at the main office of Salem Hills High, through Coach Morgan, or you may contact Scott"Barlow at 8014233563 or email scottbarlow@xmission,com. |