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Show -N Covering what matters most K W S- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008 • B7 ant Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News A perennial favorite, the Salem Days Pageant took place Saturday, Aug. 9. In addition to performances and entertainment, annual awards were given out. EMT of the Year is Jean Riches and Firefighter of the Year is Chris Martinson. Brandon Williams gave a special award to the firefighters and EMTs who saved his life after his vehicle rolled, trapping him in some marshes. Without time to get the necessary equipment, the emergency responders manually lifted the vehicle off of Williams. Ffre Chief Clyde McKeen presented a special award to his wife, Michelle; he also recognized firefighters Mike Anderson, Lance Johnston, Brandon Scott and Chris Wright. Finally, Lynn Durrant, of the Salem City Council, presented Mary Klug with the 2008 Woman of Achievement Award, for Mary's years of service to the community. |