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Show •N E \V S- Spanish Fork A10 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008 Covering what matters most American Legion honors British ally Lindsay B. Wolsey STAFF WRITER The American Legion is asked to perform military rites each time veterans are laid to rest — almost 100 times a year. When they get a request, whether to speak at an elementary school, Scout group, or to honor a fellow veteran, they do their best to fill it. When the health of former Salem City Councilman and World War II veteran Albert Thomas Price began to go downhill, family members asked the local American Legion to perform military rites. Because Price fought for the British Army in the tank corps of the 10th Royal Hussars Prince of Wales Own and the Royal Reconnaissance Corps, getting permission to perform the military rites wasn't easy. American Legionnaire John Williams explained the process the request went through. "This has never been done before," Williams said. "We asked the state, the national head of the American Legion, it went to the Veterans Association, and finally the British Embassy. The embassy was just ecstatic that an American group wanted to do this. There was a British flag and a regimental flag. This was quite an honor for us." Williams explained how the military riles work. "The sergeant at arms sends the flag detail up to fold the flag. Then our chaplain, Richard Banks, will say a few words," he said. Banks was a close friend of Price, and actually fought side by side with the British during WWII to defeat Nazism, before being captured by the Germans and held as a prisoner of war. After the flag is presented, the rifle squad will fire three rounds in honor of the fallen soldier, and the bugler will play taps. "It's the last opportunity YES Pro-life YES Ethics Reform 7 YES Public Education Courtesy photos PATRIOTISM: Albert Price always believed in service to community and country, whether as a Salem city councilman or as a 17-year-old British soldier in WWII. we have to pay respects to our fallen comrades," Williams said. Tom Otterstrom, a stepson, was cautious when talking about Price's military service. "He was a little more decorated than people realize, but he didn't like to talk about it," Otterstrom said. Like many war veterans. Price didn't like to talk about the war, or about anything he saw during combat. As a tank commander, he was among the first to go into Berlin after it fell. His regiment was also one of the first to liberate some concentration camps in France. According to his daughter, Christine Wade, Price was more likely to talk about the fun he had during the war. Price joined the British Army when he was 17, and served for four years. "He was a sergeant in the tank corps, so they'd mow down fences," Wade said. Price was quite tall, and when he was driving the tank, either his feet or his head would be bothering somebody. He also told his family of the time he saw a bomb fall and hit the water, skipping along until it hit a bridge and exploded. "He and Mom gave up everything to come to America," Wade said. "They wanted to give their children more opportunities. We came over Dec. 17, 1964. We took a ship, the USS France. The only things we brought over were two trunks full of clothing and bedding and a car. We brought the car on the ship. It was a Volkswagen station wagon, and we took whatever we could fit in there. We took four days to get to America in terrible weather. We landed Dec. 22. We passed through customs, hopped in the car and we drove and drove, from New York to California." The Price family lived in California for a year before moving to Utah. Price worked for many years at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. He was loved and admired by his family, and will be deeply missed. Conflicts ot Interest Utah has some of the weakest ethics laws in the nation. Just because something is legal doesn't mean ltd ethical. Public service should bejiut that—service to the public. Too many of our legislative leaders use their office to serve themselves. The one-party system that we have in our Utah legislature has created an unhealthy climate of control and power. "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." (LordActon, 1887) Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News FINAL RITES: Legionnaires from Spanish Fork, Payson and Springville fold the British flag to present to the next of kin as part of the official military rites for Albert Price. To save a life: From TEENS • A l District 66 Utah House of Representatives ** it it ft ft it Iz it i pull the two in. Matsuoka was checked by EMTs who responded to a call made from the shore. After watching his carefully, Matsuoka was transported to the hospital and checked by a doctor. Within an hour Matsuoka was released and headed his way back up to the youth conference he had been attending when the tragedy hit. "A lot of thought go through your head when you realize you have a real good chance of dying. I don't think I was afraid of dying ... just sad," Matsuoka said. Undoubtedly the boys were able to use the skills they had learned through the Boy Scouts of America Program in saving the life of Jason Matsuoka. Russell warns others to "just be prepared. You never know what is going to happen." Farmers: "I understand our critical issues, like water and economic development." -David Hinkins From MARKET • A l Serving Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Utah Counties It's time to be heard! Paid for by David Hinkins for State Senate PO Box 485, Orangeville, Utah 84537 Telephone: 435-749-2828 Website: www.davidhinkins.com email: iems@etv.net on Saturday mornings and is located in the City Hall parking lot. Farms from all over the state come to sell their produce, ranging from peaches and pears, to pumpkins and squash. The farmers' market gives people a chance to buy fresh produce directly from the source, rather than from a grocery store. By buying directly from the source you avoid paying sales taxes, and get a really good deal. "The fruit is really good," said Shayla Sperry, a Spanish Fork local, "and it comes at a really good price," Many of the farms that have been selling at the market have been there since it opened. Some of these are Pyne Brother's Fruit Farm in Orem, and Fower's Fruit Farm in Genola. The farmers' market is usually busy, with many customers trying to get their hands on the best produce. "I like the atmosphere of the market," said Sperry. "It brings a small town feeling to the city." The market was first located at the Spanish Fork Library, but was moved to the City Hall parking lot about three years ago to allow for its growing popularity. The farmers1 market will continue to run each Saturday morning in October as long as weather permits. |