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Show SPANISH FORK • . > : • • • " ' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009 • A3 Covering what matters most Decisions: From DECISIONS • A2 min Day), and contributed generously to community projects. He attended advanced schooling including Utah State University where he served as Student Body President, twice. He received his master's degree at Indiana University and his Doctorate at Columbia Univeisity. He taught at a number of universities and served as Dean of Religious Instruction and Director of Institute of Mormon Studies among other things. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of MormonisirT published by Macmillan Publishers. He also authored a number of books and magazine articles. Among other things, he founded and served as the first Director of the BYU Semester Abroad to Israel and directed many tours to Israel and other countries. Courtesy photo NEW LANGUAGE: Pictured, front row, left to right, are Mary Wells, Nedra Call, and LioXiaoXi; back row, are Debra Wells, Delon Lier, Laurie Haupt, and Julie Haupt. World Languages at Nebo nese program. Chinese language students- range from first-year to fourth-year The Nebo School Board starting their studies in the of Education and the Su- junior high schools. perintendent's staff were Ms. Call said, "Nebo delighted to hear from a District is one of the leadfew of the students that ers in the world language have taken advantage of program and other districts Nebo District's world lan- are looking to pattern their guage program. Nedra program after ours." With Call, curriculum director, the opening of the new mentioned that Nebo is on Salem Hills High school, the forefront of offering Nebo District has also addmultiple languages to our ed a new Arabic language secondary students. class. One new successful lanThe world language guage offered is the Chi- program is funded in part Lana Hiskey NEBO DISTRICT through state legislation. Ms. Debra Wells, language instructor, said, "World languages are important, and it shows other countries and cultures that we care about them when we learn their language. It is good security for our country." First-year students, Delon Lier and Mary Wells from Springville Junior High, conversed while fourth-year student, Laurie Haupt from Springville High, interpreted the conversation. Previously, Nebo students had the opportunity to meet with Governor Jon Huntsman, who speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. After the exciting exchange, the students experienced authentic Chinese food for lunch. "As a district, we are excited to give our students the opportunity to experience cultures as well as engage in language skills in French, Japanese, German, Spanish, American Sign Language, Chinese and Arabic," said Nedra Call. He served in numerous positions for the LDS church including President of the Australia Perth Mission. He enjoyed a number of sports and many activities with his family. He always displayed a great love for learning and teaching. Funeral services were held on Wed, Feb. 18, in Provo with his burial talcing place in the Benjamin Cemetery. A Valentine party for the Benjamin 1st Ward Elders' Quorum was held on Fri, Feb. 13, 2009, at the home of Chris and Brittney Bartold. It was an evening of fun for the elders and their partners who also enjoyed deliciousfingerfoods and a chocolate fountain. The Quorum Presidency consists of President Dean Roberts, and Counselors, Chris Bartold and Greg Maughan with Brent Shelby, Secretary. Change: eluding semi-trucks and tractors going through our yard every day, they just your supply of those "for- keep things stirred up and ever" stamps, you know the the mud is getting deeper one with the Liberty Bell. every day. It's okay first The forever stamps assume thing in the morning when the price of what ever the it's somewhat frozen, but new price is when price goes by about 10:30 it all starts up. I guess the Postmaster getting mushy and soft. General got tired of hav- I don't have a good pair ing to make all those 2 cent of boots, but I do have a stamps when the price went pair of "mud" shoes that I up so we could use them on wear when I have to go out the ones we had bought be- to the barn. But, I'm glad fore the price went up. Did that we're having winter now and not in the Spring. you follow that? We are now in the The mountains surround"mud" season on our farm. ing our valley are so white With all the rain and snow and beautiful; with the we've had plus now some colder temperatures it isn't warmer temperatures thaw- melting very fast at all and ing everything it all adds that's a good thing. Have a good week. February will up to one thing: MUD. soon be gone. With all the vehicles inFrom CHANGE • A2 Macfison's Avenue by "Big At" and "Famzy" Chamber of Commerce gets website Atexa Johnson STAFF WRITER The Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce has designed a new website that includes tools for local businesses and information for the public. The website consists of the information for local campaigns, a viewable business directory to help the public know of all the businesses in the area, and an event calendar that is being updated daily. It holds a list of the chamber members, who are currently working on adding a history of Spanish Fork to the website, and local dining and lodging information. "We hope it will help inform residents and non- residents of the local businesses and drive them to their individual websites and stores," said Creed Stephenson, President of the Chamber. The website is a work in progress and more pages are in the process of being added. The Chamber pushes businesses that have not yet been added to call Patty at the Chamber Office with their information, so a link can be provided. "We just hope that the website will bring added value to our memberships," said Stephenson. The Web URL is www. spanishforkchamber.com and it has the links to both the Spanish Fork and Salem City websites. American Family Insurance changes locations j& American Family Insurance Agent Tim Shanto announced today his business has moved to a new location lat 701 North Main Street in Spanish Fork. "My staff and I are very excited about this move," says Tim Shanto, an American Family Insurance agent since 2004. The new office will allow us to enhance service to our existing customers ?nd also expand our business. It's a terrific opportunity.u ' ^ ' ^ ^ : ' ^ S -:••:<h'-' '•: ; ^ *-••'^i'V The Tim Shanto Insurance Agency will be open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Customers can contact the office by calling 801-7940933. ^^^• O2009 Madlngo L L C , Allan Oisen and Darren Farm* "You know Ringo,... sometimes too much of a good thing Is AWESOME!" Eat better. Feel better. QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING Shakes Smoothies Beverages Coffee v -. I Hearthstone Manor Amenities • Assisted Living Level One and Two • Kitchenettes * •• • Dementia Care • Large Private Rooms with 3/4 Bath Yumntt . of the week Free large Pepsi product with the purchase of any entree • Local Telephone Service Included • Cable Telvision 1424 South 1700 East Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 798-1500 747 North Ham, Spanish Fork 801-798-3185 1 www.jaxles.com • |