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Show SPANISH FORK WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 • A7 Covering what matters most Salem Council welcomes Crisp's Mallory Byrnes STAFF W R I T E R not be allowed to leave campus and will bring lunches from home; transportation to and from the school will Following the ribbon-cutting for be carpool and has been approved by Crisp's grocery store, Mayor Lane Hen- Salem public safety. Madsen also said derson encouraged everyone to "shop the school is completely funded by at home" during Salem City Council parents. "We're hoping this will work out," Meeting on Wednesday, March 18. "If you haven't been there, you said Madsen, "It does fit our needs the really ought to go there," said couh- best." An ordinance amending an old cilmember Brent Hanks, "It's beautizoning ordinance in order to comful." Hanks thanked the Crisp family ply with signage regulations was apfor choosing and working well with proved. City attorney Junior Baker SaJem and additionally thanked Joyce said it "cleans up the old ordinance." Henderson for donating the land for Travis Wilson was approved for the store. Crisp's hours are 6 a.m -10 the use of an old meter with a twop.m. inch line water hook-up at 200 East Helaman Academy, a private 9800 South although the property school in its tenth year of business, has not yet been annexed and is still was approved a conditional use in under .Utah County. Although allowthe Hatfield building next to the gro- ing him to hook up had some legal cery store at 741 North SIM 98. The obligations to fulfill, the council head of the school, Marjohn Madsen. agreed contingent on Wilson's transexplained that there will be a student fer of his water rights to Salem, that body of 35-40 students, grades K-8, he understands the two-inch line with four teachers. The students will will provide no fire flow protection, he will bear the cost of fixing the old line and that he will pay impact fees. Wilson said it will still cost him less than drilling a $20,000 well. Henderson commended Hanks for the negotiation of a contract to obtain Dudley property adjacent to the community center for parking. The contract was ratified with the city paying $60,000 cash to the Dudleys after being offered $70,000. The Dudleys generously donated the remaining $10,000 to the city. A PEHP health care agreement for city employees was renewed and the 2007-2008 audit has been made available to the public and was approved. "We're in a good financial state," said Henderson. The Ambulance Association was given a free, used but serviced defibrillator from Murray that has been put in Salem Hills High School. The P.I. system will begin providing water around April 15, 2009 said City Engineer Bruce Ward "as soon as there is water in the canals." Nebo holds Young Writers' Conference Trieste Bills STAFF WRITER On Saturday, March 21, 450 students, plus parents and teachers, gathered in the Springville High School Auditorium for "What's Your Story?," the' Young Writers' Conference. The event was sponsored by the Nebo Reading Council and Springville High School, and drew students from Nebo School District and from Provo and Salt Lake. Students had the opportunity to attend three presentations, purchase books by their favorite authors and have their books signed by the presenters. The conference this year was bigger^and better, with double the : number of authors and illustrators. The presenters ranged from young adult fiction authors to children's book authors and illustrators. They included: John Bennion, Chris Crowe, Kristyn Crow, Paul Genesse, Nathan Hale, Mette I vie Harrison, Kim Williams-Justesen, Lance Larson, Brandon Mull, Emily Wing Smith and Will Terry. Chris Crowe, author of "Mississippi Trial, 1955" discussed how to find your voice in historical fiction. He said that you begin with research, finding out everything you can about the actual history, and then you use your imagination to fill in the gaps. "Good historical fiction authors don't change the facts," Crowe said, "but they add to it with their imagination." Kim Williams-Justesen, a young adult fiction author, said, "Writing comes from Trieste Bills / Spanish Fork News BOOK SIGNING: Author Brandon Mull signs books for students attending the Young Writers' Conference. somewhere in your soul. You have to be brave when you write." She described the different challenges an author could face, from interviewing people for nonfiction works to facing your family and friends when you incorporate things from their lives into a story. Williams-Justesen told the kids to keep their eyes open. "Everything can go in a book ... Write stuff down — you never know when you'll use it," she said. Nathan Hale is an illustrator of several children's books and of "RapunzeFs Revenge," a graphic novel. He talked about his journey as an illustrator and then showed how a graphic novel comes together. Lance Larsen, a poet and juggler, talked about the connection between poetry "and juggling. He described the concerns poets have to juggle — word choice, metaphors and form. Larsen also said that poetry, like juggling, takes practice. The biggest attraction was Brandon Mull, author of the Fablehaven series. Recycle: BEE HIVE HOMES ^&r- From CITY • A l container, similar in size and shape to their current black garbage can. This container will be picked up every other week; the day of the week will vary, depending on location. The cost for this service will be $6.00 every month and this fee will be a part of their City utility bill. Cans will be delivered to subscribers in the middle of May and specific instructions will be given to the residents at that time. If you would like to sign up for this program, you can still do so by calling the City at 804-4500 or by going to the City's website at www. spanishfork .org/recy cling. Mull focused on literature and genres and the important elements that make a book successful: characters, who give you the potential for a real story; relationships, both between your characters and between the characters and the audience; trouble, both internal and external conflict the characters face; and the decisions the characters make. Mull said that good books are resolved by their characters' decisions and the consequences of those decisions, which have to feel realistic. H 0 M E S* QUALITY SENIOR LIVING IN A RrsiDfNTi.u SETTING- * , it' i? UT NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Public Welcome! Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 12:00- 1:00 p.m. 1015 S. 550 W., Salem UT 84653 For Informatioa or Tours: 1 Tin: Next BCNI Pkico In llniik ! Phone: (801) 735-3297 Obituary James Austin Cope, Jr. James Austin Cope, Jr., 90, of Spanish Fork, completed his mortal ministry on March 21, 2009. He was born Sept. 10, 1918, in Tropic, to James Austin and Irma Shumway Cope. He moved to Provo his senior year of high r hool, where he graduated from BY High. He attended BYU for a year, where he met his future sweetheart, before he served in the Western States Mission. He served faithfully, spending most of his time in Colorado. He married Florence Annetta Fairbanks in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 22,1941. Jim served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. After the war, Jim and Florence settled in Spanish Fork. In 1946, he was elected Utah County Assessor and served for seven years, before becoming postmaster in Spanish Fork. He retired as postmaster in 1980. He was a masterful organizer, and his help was often sought to get projects started or completed when they had stalled. Active in the community, he was a member of Kiwards, the Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion. He worked tirelessly to raise funds for the American Family Monument in Provo and for the Father Escalante Monument in Spanish Fork. He and "Florence served for years on the BYU Parent's Committee and on the Alumni Committee. An active member of The Church of Latter-day Saints all his life,he served as the first bishop of the Spanish Fork 7th Ward, President of the Spanish Fork Palmyra Stake, patriarch, ordinance worker and sealer in the Provo Temple. He and Florence served in the Lansing Michigan Mission, 1986— 1987; and the San Antonio Mission, 1990-1991. Jim was always a hard worker, known for his integrity. He loved people and offered a helping hand to anyone in need. His tender care of his mother for 38 years, after the death of his father, was exemplary. He applied the principles the Savior taught in everything he did. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Bernard and Lloyd; * 4 * * * ft * * * * * * • •0 * # * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * daughter, Janet; son-inlaw, A. David Merrill; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is survived by his devoted wife, Florence; and 12 children: Ann Etta C. Merrill; James Austin III (Sharon), Nellie (Michael) Golden, Maurine (Ronald) Hatfield, Bernard (Norma), NaDene (Gary) Simmons, Patricia (Ronald) Sanders, Jonathan (Nadene), Valdean (Marilyn), Victor (Elizabeth), Richard (Sheila) and Todd (Denise); brothers: Evan (Jean) and Ray (Renee); sisters, Clyda C. Smith, Donna (Clark) Nelson, Margaret C. Daley, and Beth (Tom) Peterson; sister-in-law, Kay Wallentine Cope; 78 grandchildren and spouses, 185 greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was a friend to all he met. We will miss his warm smile, friendly wave and ready sense of humor.. Our lives are better because of all he taught us. Services will be under the direction of Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main St., Spanish Fork. There was a viewing for the public at the mortuary, Tuesday, March 24. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Palmyra Stake Center, 505 East 900 North, Spanish Fork, where there will also be a viewing from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.Walkerfamilym.ortuary.com. Eat better. Feel better. Shakes Smoothies Beverages Coffee Yumnif of the week Free large Pepsi product with the purchase of any entree 747 North Main, Spanish Fork 8OI-7C3-3I85 | www.jaxles.com ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Call The News • 794-4964 |