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Show N EW S Spanish Fork A8 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 Rotary focuses on service Harvest Moon Hurrah: From HARVEST • A l costumer with Spanish Fork Community Theater, volunteered at the mural. She said the kids' response was great. "They loved it. ...There was a lot of enthusiasm for it." said Robinson. Pendleton said, based on the response to the mural, the Ails Council will probably do two that si/.e next year. Daniel and Ashley Wright, of Spanish Fork, said their kids" favorite activity was die "horses, definitely." The Wrights said they enjoy the atmosphere and spending time with their daughters. Krista and Emma, al the park. "People like things they can do with their kids ihal are fun and not expensive," said volunteer Julie Wiikins. Pendleton said this year's turnout was "as good as we've ever had." He credited a lot of thai to Eclipse, who thrilled the audience with their a cappella sound. "They really draw a big crowd," Pendleton said. "That's the plan from now on — to bring in a wellknown group that will draw the crowds." Pcndlclon said thai he and other members of the Arts Council got great response to the Eclipse performance. He also expressed appreciation to the group for staying to mingle with the crowd and si<in CDs. Covert tw what matters most "They're not only great performers, but great individuals," Pendleton said. Pendlelon also expressed gratitude to all the volunteers and city workers who helped organize the events and made sure everything ran smuolhly. He described the volunteers as "people who get involved to support ihc arts in the comnuinih ... |and] improve the qualiu of life." If the Harvest Momi Hurrah is anv indication, residents are pleased with the Arts Council's efforts. Spanish Fork's Robin Martin summed things up when she said, "Spanish Fork City knows how lo ihrow a parly." Lindsay B. Wolsey S i A n W I U I HR A lot of people don't know what the Spanish Fork Rotary Club actually docs, due to the low profiles kept by it's members. When the Rotary Club sees a need, they try lo (ill it. A couple of years ago, they held a fundraiser for the snack shack and audio equipment for (he football field. When a Boy Scout camp was vandalized last year, the Rolai'iaus mobilized, and in one Salurdav it was cleaned up and painted. "We're basically a service organization." Rotary President Seth Sorensen explained. "We do service in the community and slate. "/ understand our critical issues, like water and economic development," -David Hinkins Serving Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Utah Counties Paid for bv David Ilinkins tor Stale Senate PO Box 4NS. Orangev illc. Utah N4537 Telephone: 43.^74(-)-2X2,S Website: w w w.dav idhinkins.com email: iemsf" etv.net county and the world. The organization is actually worldwide —throughout the world it's pretty much in every' country. That's how we do international work, we partner with other clubs in other areas that have needs," said Sorcnson. Fast year, the Rotary Club gave away 26 scholarships to students from 1 xgacy H igh and Landmark High. They try to give money lo people who have succeeded academically, hul who haven't received oilier scholarship funds. A pet project of the R o lary Club is a program called Polio Plus. Started by Rotary International, Polio Plus is intended to help wipe out polio worldwide. Currently, (here are only two countries left that have polio problems. The Rolarians raise funds, and, in addition to their annual dues, each member donates $100 a year to Polio Plus. The polio vaccine costs only 15 cents, so each dollar goes a long way. "One project that we're actually working on right now is giving dictionaries to evers third-grader in the south end of Utah County. from Springville to Santaquin. We partner with a lot of local businesses to help with that project, so that's a lot of fun," Sorensen said. The Rotary Club is an active participant in city events. The Rolarians help oui during Fiesta Days and ihe Harvest Moon Hurrah. "The Rotary Club does the children's parade during Fiesta Days, but 1 don't think many people know that,"Sorensen said. "We've decided we're going to buy vests so people know what Seth Sorensen group we're with." In November the Rotary Club has a project called Feast or Famine with the proceeds benefiting Hunger Plus. "It's basically a fundraiser to purchase food for people in other countries. We invite folks to come in and learn about the distribution of food worldwide,and then we serve them dinner based on that distribution. Some people get turkey, some get a handful of rice, and some get nothing," Sorensen explained. Hunger Plus dehydrates stew, and for about ten cents they can effectively feed someone three meals. Anyone who is interested in joining the Rotary Club is welcome to contact Sorensen at 794-9723, or attend a meeting. Every Tuesday at noon the Rotarians have lunch in the Little Theater at Macey's Grocery store. "Come and lunch with us — we'll pay" Sorensen said. "We invite a lot of people to talk about our projects at our club meetings. We contributed money just a few weeks ago to the pioneer cemetery after a presentation." di£ji : ; • : • DIFFICULTY BREATHING? You May Qualify For A Clinical Research Study ARE YOU 40 YEARS OR OLDER? Qualified Participants Will Recieve At No Charge •Physical exam and lung function tests 'Study medications ^ Compensation for time and travel up to $925.00 To take part in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Study, Contact Margie Wade at: National Clinical Resources 2230 North University Parkway 80 1 - 3 4 3 - 3 6 4 1 Cotton Tree Square, #6A Provo, Utah |