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Show * * * S P A N I S H FORK Grand Marshals: From JAMES • 3 LaVera recalls her time as treasurer as a fond memory and says she really enjoyed the associations and experiences during her time there. As some might also know. LaVera was also one of the first members of the Salem Ambulance Association, and later worked as a trained E.M.T. She says she left the association after being called to serve as her ward Relief Society President and said, "It was a tough choice, I just couldn't do both and while I loved the ambulance association. I also felt a duty toward the sisters in my ward." LaVera was recognized with the Woman of Achievement award this year at the Miss Salem Pageant. Monte and LaVera have three children, 11 grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild on the way. Their children are: Brad and Debbie James, Boyd and Jane? James, and Rick and Deannc Ainge. They say that having a close relationship with family is something that is very important to them. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, and LaVera said, having that one-on-one time with each child, is something she feels is very important. She loves to bake homemade cookies for her grandkids when they come to visit. In fact, she admits, "I make more cookies now that I am retired, than I did for my own kids when they were growing up." The James were recognized as Family of the Year in 2002, and proudly display the plaque on the wall surrounded by fun family pictures. They are looking forward to Salem Days this year as it has always been a family event for them, and they are proud to be a part of this year's parade. Monte says he doesn't think they've ever missed a Salem Days event yet and they looked forward to all of the week's events, especially the fireworks show. The James are both retired now.. Monte enjoys fishing, camping and yard work while LaVera has been keeping busy with grandkids, attending her garden and learning to crochet. As for future plans, they say they are planning to spend the winter in Arizona this year and will be taking their 5th wheei to enjoy some warmer weather. FIESTA DAYS EBS EMPLOYER BENEFIT N E W S PUPA KELSEY'S •-3 PIZZA & SUBS FlESraifeAYS/§ALEM DAYS I I 412 North SR 198, Salem . 423-1 SUB I W / PURCHASE OF | 2ND SUB OF I EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE & 2. MEDIUM DRINKS 2 LARGE 2-TOPPING PIZZAS & 12-LITER SODA only REG. 31.00 Proud to support the community! SALEM DAYS RICK u- •*. SERVICES m Payroll Services" &_ Human Resource Solutions AINGE Certified Public Accountant We've moved to Salem! 204 East 400 North, Suite B Salem UT 84653 • 798-3539 |