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Show -NEWS Spanish Fork Covering what matters most WEDNESDAY, AUGUST i , 2007 • A5 Class of 1943 Courtesy photo WINNERS: Pictured are Chris Wright who won first place and Val Abbott who was awarded second place. Mechanics shine at state Courtesy photo TOGETHER AGAIN: Pictured in the front row, left to right, are Melba Bull King, LaVerne * Kelsey Measom, Betty Johns Anderson, Rosella Jackman Boice, Grafalia Chaknia Cokas, Peggy Hansen Braithewait, Leola Bona Buffo. Second row, Joyce Hanks Henderson, Elmer Berber, Gloria Christensen Richardson, Fay Shepherd Garfield, Elva Perterson Bahr, Richard Banks. Back row. William Hansen, Norley Hall, Thomas Richardson and Sanford Argyle. The Spanish Fork High School Class of 1943 held their 64th class reunion at the Prestwich Farms Restaurant Jul 23. Thomas Richardson and Richard Banks were Co-chairmen. Rodeo cheerleaders Two mechanics from the Nebo School District Transportation Department, Chris Wright and Val Abbott, were honored at the Utah State School Bus Technician Conference in Park City on June 25-28. Chris Wright won the competition and was awarded first place. Val Abbott won second place. Wright will be going to Peoria, Illinois to compete on the national level. All school bus mechanics across the state of Utah had an opportunity to compete. The competitors had classroom instruction and then were judged by written tests as well as hands-on tests. The competitors were timed on actual performance of trouble-shooting, diagnosing and the repairing of buses. Matt Gledhill, Nebo District's transportation/opera- tion coordinator said, "These two men, Chris Wright and Val Abbott, are top in their field of diesel mechanics. We are so proud of all or our mechanics — it is a team effort. This team effort is what makes them excel individually. They make sure our buses are safe on the road and do a fantastic job!" Wright lives in Salem. He and his wife Jennie have one son. Wright has worked for the Nebo School District for six years. Val lives in Payson with his wife Bashawn, and they have five children. Abbott has worked for the district for two and a half years. Nebo School District's transportation supervisor, Lynn Mecham stated, "They are both ready and willing to help wherever needed, and rush to help when a bus needs repair or to help one of the other mechanics." The Utah State Highway Patrol does safety spot checks in the spring and fall. The officers inspect buses for mechanical and safety problems and always have high praise the Nebo mechanics team. The Nebo team consistently earns the gold and silver awards from the highway patrol. The bus shop department consists of shop foreman, Martin Tanner; diesel mechanics, Val Abbott, Chris Wright, Joe Nielson and Dennis Long; parts manager, Cliff Jex and auto mechanic, Adam Heaton. "It is a strong department that works well as a team in making sure buses are in good working condition with the safety of the students being of utmost importance," said Mecham. David Davis / Spanish Fork News CHEER-FULLY WORKING: The cheerleaders held their annual fund-raiser selling concessions at the Fiesta Days Rodeo. MECHANICS: Pictured from left to right are Joe Nielson, Val Abbott, Adam Heaton, Chris Wright, Martin Tanner, Cliff Jex and Dennis Long. U.S. 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon ' .-..-..I July 28-Aug 3. U.S. Highway 6, from the turnoff at Covered Bridge (approximately| three miles east of the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon) to the road to Diamond" Fork ij Canyon, will be restricted to one lane between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. ^ Saturday through Friday night, for paving operations. Pilot cars and fiaggers will be § posted to guide vehicles through the construction area. Motorists should enticipateJ moderate to heavy travel delays. ... ,-v •••+-. ^ K ^ Security Insurance 4 Seat Airplane DA40 G1000 Avionics Now available First Time Ever COUPON 4 0 % OFF Any Ons £crapbook llem Expires 8/31/2007 Cnol valid wilh any other offer cr discouil, one coupon pel visiO we o f f e r q Iqrge selectioh o f scrqpbook supplies pqper ':*& Ehobellishhnents stickers * pMbboh COUPON 15% OFF Ente Scrapbook Purchase Expires 8 / 3 1 / 2 0 0 7 • Keeping you Jafe under any circumstance. ftlburns * Tools (no+ valid wiih sny oll'or offer or discount, one coupon pti- visil) at the Springville-Spanish Fork Airport st 21 Century // ft Glass Cockpit DA40 Garmin 1000 Avionics Available for Flight Instruction & Airplane Rental Diamond Drawing by Gideon Bates, age 6 FLIGHT CENTER The Spanish Fork News of Spanish Fork, LC (801) 471-1304 www.DFCPiIot.com o 290 N. Main Spanish Fork Allied Insurance A » G i E « N - C 'Y 798-3500 |