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Show Press Association AN E D I T I O N O F PRIDE PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID SPANISH TORK, UTAH PERMIT NO. 2 Lake City, UT 8419 The Spanish Fork News M VOL. 2 / NO. 39 I, O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O P E R SEPTEMBER A T E 26, D 2007 WEDNESDAY, 500 SPANISH FORK, UTAH .......-. . .... . . . .^ .^ ^ rt_j. nish Fork Develop taking place around , T i ^ ¥ : Steve Hard •"-•f-?••"••' EDITO It's official. Home to North Park. The home improvement mega-retailer announced in early September that it intends to build a new store on 1000 North. "The store is part of a 38-acre project that will include restaurants, box stores and multi-tenant space," stated developer Westfield Properties in a press release. The release also alluded to another "major national retailer who is currently under contract to purchase of the lot. W - S ; •••! within the project "Eventually, we'd like to build a But almost unseen amidst the controversy of the North Park new restaurant that compliments the development are several smaller Timbercreek facade," Smiley said. Another Main Street development projects that promise to bring needed by Smiley and partners is Mapleleaf retail and office space to Spanish Fork's Square on 600 North. This strip mall Main Street. Local State Farm insurance agent will be the new home of Affiliated John Smiley, along with several partners, Realty, Security Home Mortgage, Utah developed Timbercreek, a mini-mall First Title and First American Title. on south Main Street across from the While hoping for retail tenants. Fairgrounds. In-an-Out Emissions and Smiley admitted that most of the interest CarQuest are two current tenants, with is for office space. the I Dunno Diner, formerly the Trails "Mapleleaf Square was designed End Cafe, sitting on the southeast corner around retail space, but the interest has been primarily office," Smiley said. "There are two separate market:* in Spanish Fork — on Main and off. There is a pent up demand for nice Main Street office space. Currently, half of Mapleleaf is rented, and it's all office. We're hoping the other half is retail — we'd like to spread our risk." Timbercreek and Mapleleaf Square are not Smiley's only Main Street developments. He hesitated for three years before starting hisfirst,as he tested See BUSINESS • A6 Blessings in Disguise WH loses water Steve Hardman EDITOR Matt Barber Barber pulls out of race Steve Hardman EDITOR On Friday, Sept. 21, Spanish Fork City Council candidate Matt Barber officially withdrew his name from the ballot. In a press release, Barber stated that family reasons precipitated his withdrawal from seeking a second term. "Recently, my family and I have realized the impact from the untimely passing of my father," Barber wrote. "As a result, I have taken on much of the responsibility of helping to run our family business." Barber's father, Doug, passed away on Sept. 4, 2007 due to complications of post-polio syndrome. Together, they ran Western States Insurance, an independent insurance agency in Spanish Fork. "As an elected official, I have spent a great deal of time away from my family," Barber continued. "Knowing the commitment required to serve the citizens in a manner they deserve, I feel it is in the best interest of our great city that I withdraw my name from the ballot." The only incumbent in the race, Barber has served on the Council for the last four years. "In my experience, Matt Barber is the hardest working councilman the city has," said Mayor Joe Thomas. "He has faithfully served the citizens and the city staff. He has served on various boards and I have received numerous compliments about his dedication and work ethic." Thomas, along with other See BARBER • A6 Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News HOUSE CALL: As part of his visit to Rees Elementary this week, UVSC's Wolverine made a special stop at the home of Rees second-grader Drew Burks. Drew was diagnosed with bone cancer in May 2007. Cancer patient and family focus on positive N a m o n Bills ASSOCIATE EDITOR Last spring Rees first-grader Drew Burks came home from school after getting hurt on the playground. He had pain in his right knee and a mild limp. Doctors initially suspected a sprain or ligament damage, but as the pain persisted, Drew's parents, Mike and Jacque Burks, took him in for additional tests. On May 29, 2007 Drew was diagnosed with osteosarcoma — bone cancer — on his right femur. Though such a diagnosis would be a nightmare for any parent, Jacque is quick to point out the blessings in disguise that have come as part of the experience. Those blessings include the fact that Drew's tumor was found relatively early, and that the surgery went well. "The surgeon said everything went as well as it could possibly go," said Jacque. Follow-up tests have found no remaining traces of cancer. Drew's surgery involved a diffi- cult decision for his parents. Their choice was between having a femur compress inserted in place of the infected bone, or doing rotationplasty, which would involve amputation and a prosthetic leg. Although there were pros and cons to either choice, the Burks decided to go with the femur compress. Accordingly, on Sept. 6, 2007 surgeons removed 19 centimeters of Drew's femur and replaced it with an implant that connects the remaining part of the feSee DREW • A8 Woodland Hills was without water for several days after the pumpshaflon the cTly's sole well broke early Wednesday morning.The 350-foot-dccp Maple Canyon well, jointly owned by Salem City and Woodland Hills, provides most of the cities' water. While the breakdown slowed Salem's supply, it crippled the hillside community for days. According to Woodland Hills Mayor Toby Harding, the city resorted to emergency water supplies, including trucking in water to meet the need. Many residents were completely without water and relied on personal water storage or simply did without. "We went to the County early on," Harding said. "'Other communities rallied to help." Prior to the shaft breaking, Salem City ordered a spare motor for the 10-year-old pump, recognizing that something may happen. The problem came when not the pump motor, but the shaft broke 200 feet below the surface, said Harding. The city made provisions for a temporary pump to be placed in the well. The community has had water since Saturday, but city fathers have asked that residents be judicious in water usage. "We now have an adequate supply for fire flow, so people can carry out with prudence all normal household activities," Harding said. That does not include outside watering, he added. Replacement parts have been ordered and the shaft should be reassembled by the end of the week. "We received outstanding help from all of the surrounding cities," See WATER • A6 Candidate Debate The Spanish Fork News sponsor two debates for City Council candidates. The first of these will air on SFCN Channel 17 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27. |