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Show -N E W S- Covering what matters most Spanish Fork WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 , 2008 • A5 Kiwanis Club Courtesy pJxoto NEW OFFICERS: On Sept. 24, Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Chuck Rasmussen officially installed Eugene Colledge as Spanish Fork Kiwanis Club President for 2008-2009. Dale Peery will serve as president-elect; Doug Lund as vice president and Clyde Nielsen and Mark Nelson will be secretary-treasurers. The installation meeting was held at Primrose Retreat, and was conducted by Chad Bunn. Deloris Nelson led the singing, then J. Wayne Nelson led the Pledge of Allegiance and Von Isaman gave the prayer. Special reports were given by the historian, financial secretary, the past president and the Key Club advisor. Pres. Colledge then discussed the goals of the club for the new year and thanked the committee chairmen for their many hours of service. Pictured, left to right, are Chad Bunn, Eugene Colledge, Dale Peery and Mark Nelson. Hilarie Orman / Spanish Fork News SAFETY INSPECTION: Jack Marshall examines a fire hydrant near the fire station. Getting down and dirty Learning the Invisible' theater Ma re en Robinson SFCT There are all sorts of things that are "invisible" when you go to the theater. You really saw them, but you didn't realize it at the time. What is invisible? Integral parts of a theatrical production are the sound and lighting. How emotional would it be, if the wronged hero sang half of his song in the dark, before the spotlight focused on him? Remember in some of the old TV comedies, how the crash could be heard moments after the item fell? Then the actor turned and looked at the audience with a "dun" look on his face. It got a laugh every time. But, on stage, the stunt would go flat if the sound effect didn't occur at precisely the exact moment. Spanish Fork is offering an opportunity to learn "behind the scenes" — all aspects of technical theater. Richard Lindsey, Craig Zeeman and Sarah Harvey will be teaching classes for learning light and sound design, backstage techniques and special effects for ages 14 and up, starting Thursday, Oct. 2, and continuing through April 2009. Classes will meet on Thursdays, at 6:30 p.m. Students will learn the various technical aspects of a the- atrical production. People who would like to go into this as a career find that the schooling is very expensive and only offered in some areas. This is a great opportunity to get basic training. Students will actually be able to apply their practical knowledge for two of the Children's Theatre productions, one in February and one in April. The Spanish Fork Community Theater will also welcome student participation in their summer production of "Singin' in the Rain.'* Register at the first class, Thursday Oct. 2,6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Spanish Fork High School foyer. Cost is $35 per month. Woodland Hills City Council meets Hilarie Orman STAFF WRITER The city council met in their regular session as Jack Marshall and his crews brought backhoes to the muddy mess on Maple Drive (see accompanying story). Their agenda included the long-debated fencing ordinance. Former council member Mac Baldwin was involved in fence issues for his entire tenure on the council but, unfortunately, left without being able to enact legislation. The current council seems near to a conclusion of that work. They had few comments on the new requirements, but they will not vote on it until after a public hearing, which has been scheduled for Oct. 23. The proposed ordinance addresses wiia.if^ ^orridors by restricting fences six feet or higher within six feet of property lines. It addresses property demarcation by allowing fences 42 inches or lower anywhere on the property. While the council seemed generally happy with the compromises that resulted over years of discussion in the planning commission and public hearings, Mayor Harding expressed grave concern over the possibility of a home owner building a corral near his own dwelling. He emphasized his concern to the city attorney, asking him to check the-health code. As a result of council member Steve Lauritzen's disclosure that he and his father, Mike Lauritzen, who is on the planning commis- sion, worked together on recommendations concerning the fencing ordinance, council member Jerry Johnson asked about the working relationship between the commission and the city council. At times the commission has asserted the importance of its independence from the council, but at other times it has asked for ongoing guidance. The resulting discussion revealed a wide range of opinions and practices, all the way from "my advice is to avoid the meetings" to "in my opinion anyone should feel free to participate" and "if you participate you will be asked for your opinion as a council member". Johnson said he wanted to participate in discussions about the General Plan revisions. Flu Shots . Hilarie Orman STAFF WRITER Public Works Director Jack Marshall had a busy day Thursday, Sept. 25, in Woodland Hills. In one way or another, pipes, dirt and mud occupied him from morning until far into the night. Up at the community center building, he supervised the bulldozers moving dirt for the parking lot and digging a retention basin for the runoff water. He also spent time in a. hole several feet deep, where a fire hydrant needed an extended pipe to correct an installation mistake from long ago. Around dinner time, a water main broke on lower Maple Dr. Marshall got digging equipment to the break and dealt with the streams of muddy water cascading down the hill. The landscape around the community center is changing rapidly, and many tons of dirt traveled from there down to the up,per section of Maple Drive, to create shoulders along a thin road section. the fire station, the beginnings of a large parking , area are emerging along the contoured slope. Newly installed gutters on the building's roof will divert streams of runoff water down the sides of the building. To prevent that water from causing ice buildup on the driveways fronting the fire station, the city installed pipes under the driveway, which lead to a water retention area. The result of all this work should prevent erosion and flooding along Woodland Hills Drive. Rare learning experience In 1855, the Icelandic Latter-Day Saints took a 300-day trek from the Westman Islands to Spanish Fork, their new home. These Saints were the first Icelanders to immigrate to North America, and are the pioneers of their country. Now, 150 years later, Lyle "Thor" Christensen, a descendant of those first Icelanders, is the first Utah participant of the Snorri program, a unique exchange program that reties North Americans to their Icelandic heritage. "The Snorri program is a once-in-a-Iifetime experience to not only leave home and see the world, but to relearn my family's culture and language," says Christensen. "I also was privileged to meet the president of Ice- Christensen served as land, who was the first foreign president to visit a missionary in the SweUtah." den Stockholm mission. Christensen lived for While he was there he six weeks .with, distant discovered his aptitude relatives on the Westman for languages. He reIslands, while traveling turned from the mission throughout Iceland and field speaking Swedish, learning about their cul- Spanish, and Portuguese ture. Christensen, who fluently. He is studying speaks six foreign lan- at Brigham Young Uniguages, studied Icelandic versity's Marriott School before arriving. of Business and serves as "At first I was wor- vice president of Manried about communicat- agement Undergraduing with Icelanders," ate Student Association. says Christensen. "For a He is also advancing his month before I left Utah, studies in the Portuguese, I voraciously studied the .Norwegian, Italian and language. Within two Icelandic languages. weeks in the country, I He is the son of Kenspoke exclusively in Ice- neth R. and June Chrislandic. Speaking the lan- tensen, of Elk Ridge, and guage gave me greater the grandson of Joseph appreciation for my fam- and Beverly Clements, of ily's heritage and helped Payson. He blogged about me assimilate to the cul- his six weeks in Iceland at ture." thorreturns.blogspot.com. It's a lot like fine art ... only cheaper Y- '• " ' Flu season is approaching, and it is time to start thinking about protecting yourself and your family through vaccination. Flu shots are now available at the Utah County Health Department (UCHD), 151 South University Ave., Provo. The UCHD will also be coming to the Salem City Center on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and the Spanish Fork Senior Center on Oct. 23 from 2-4 p.m. Influenza vaccinations cost $23, if paid at the time of service. The UCHD accepts Altius, DMBA, Medicare, Medicaid, PHEP, Select Health and United Health Care plans. Salem Library Open House The new~and-improved Salem City Library opened its doors to the public Oct. 1. The library open house will be held Thursday, Oct. 9 from 4-7 p.m. In addition to the library expansion, the library has received official certification from the Utah State Libraries Certification Committee. As a certified public library, Salem's library will be able to provide a wider variety of services to its patrons. N E W S Spanish Fork do you get it? V 1 i |