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Show SPANISH FORK Covering what matters most A6 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009 Entrepreneur: From GAME • A l that complete the circle out of the formation, replacing them with new cards. Play continues until all of the cards have been used up. The deck may be split into two parts to shorten the game. This game may sound complicated, but, according to Lytle, anyone can play. This game requires use of a part of your brain that it is not often used, so an eight-yearold and a 30-year-old can be on the same playing field. "My six year old brother can beat my parents," said Lytle. What Lytle didn't know when he was inventing his game is that the cards presented a mathematical curiosity. The deck can be split into two parts so that no cards will be left over in separate games played with each part. But when the entire deck is used, either all cards will be used or only an even number of inverse cards will be left. For example, if two cards are left over and one has orange on the top and blue on the bottom, the other card will have blue on top and orange on bottom. Circle Out is currently available at the Spanish Fork Maceys and the BYU Bookstore. It has only been on the market for a week, and Lytle has plans to market it in other stores as well. Lytle is working on a website to provide more information about him and his product at circleoutgames.com. calls to 911. About one third of those came from American Fork and Lehi. Provo, Orem, Springville and Mapleton use separate call centers. The UVSSD has a board of directors composed of representatives from the participating municipalities. The board uses weighted voting. The amount that a municipality pays for services determines the weight of its vote. The county at large can have three representatives, according to the bylaws, and it is unclear how those three votes are weighted. The larger cities outspend the smaller ones by a factor of 20 or more, so the northern part of the county will have the lion's share of the weight. The Board has met five times since the start of the year. Minutes from the first four meetings reveal some of the structure of the district: Jamie Davidson, Finance Committee; Ken Leetham, Administration Committee; County Sheriff James Tracy, Operations Committee. The members of these committees are not available from the minutes, and the March 19 minutes show that the members of the Operations Board had not been selected. At the March meeting, the board asked Mecham to pre- pare a budget for the year. She noted that budget and fee allocations are the top priority. Although the board expects fees to rise from the current rate of $15.50 per call, the new rates are not known. The ostensible reason for forming the SSD was to give participating cities more voice and insight in the operation and cost of the district. At issue are the ''true cost" of operations and possible additional administrative costs added by formation of the SSD. Informal estimates vary widely. Because an SSD can, with voter approval, levy property taxes to pay for services, that remains an option for UVSSD. the credit card machine. The council unanimously accepted the motion. The council then discussed a land donation and deeded easement of a portion of property located by the civic center. This land belongs to Karl Justesen, and the council approached him regarding this portion of land that is adjacent to the civic center. The proposition presented was to have the land be owned by the city, but to allow Justesen a deeded easement to the property. Justesen had already agreed to the proposition, so the council unanimously passed the motion during the meeting. Councilman Terry Ficklin then presented the council with some of the information he had been researching on how Salem can use its collec- tions of methane gas from landfills in order to power generators. He had taken a tour of the Trans-Jordan Landfill in South Jordan earlier that day, and he informed the council that the landfill currentlyJias_ three generators running off of their collection of methane gas. These generators are located in a sub-station that ties to South Jordan's grid. This is the fourth facility of its kind in Utah, and they are working to make their technology applicable to other parts of Utah. The council will hold a public hearing at the next regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6. The newly refurbished Salem City Office building will have an open house on Wednesday, May 6, from 12-6 p.m. with the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News NEW LOCATION: Capital Community Bank held a ribbon cutting for their new offices, 549 North SR 198, Salem, just up the road from their former location. Branch Manager Boyd Warren welcomed customers, city officials and chamber board members. Also in attendance was Ezra "Bud" Patten, chairman of the CCB board. EMT Open House The Spanish Fork Ambulance Department is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 2. The event will go from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The community is invited to come" and participate in the free activities that will be available. The LifeFlight helicopter will be at the ambulance building for the full four hours, along with a climbing wall and crash simulator. There will be giveaways for the kids, as well as glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol checks. A barbecue lunch will be available for a small cost. Please come along, join the fun and meet the EMTs that serve your community. The department is looking for volunteers to work on the day crew. Although trained EMTs are preferred, training may be provided in some situations. Those interested must be able to commit to a 12-hour shift on call, rotating two days on and three days off (including weekends). Training is held weekly and is mandatory. Contact the city office for an application or call Captain Don Thomas during office hours at 801-798-5076. Bond and Leeway Election Increasing student enrollment and needed improvements to existing schools have prompted Nebo School District to hold a bond and leeway election on June 23, 2009. Amy Connelly STAFF W R I T E R The Salem City Council held a regular council meeting on Wednesday, April 15. A work session was held previous to the meeting to discuss home building and building permits within the Salem City limits. The first item of business during the meeting was a resolution regarding the processing fee for credit card charges at the recreation center in Salem. The motion presented was any purchases that cost over $75 should be charged the 2.6 percent service fee, any charge under $75 should not be charged. A provision was also put into this motion to waive the electronic payment fee that is normally charged for first time use of a debt card on Service District: From UVSSD • A l Salem council discusses green uses for methane Fundraiser Gala set for SFCT Mareen Robinson SFCT Spanish Fork Community Theater will present a Hollywood Gala as a fundraiser for their production of "Singin' In The Rain" Friday, May 1, 2009, from 6-9 p.m. at Boothe Brothers Performing Arts Center, 165 North Main, Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork businesses have generously donat- ed items to be auctioned off. including airplane and helicopter rides, dinner and lunch gift certificates, spa massage, hair cuts, two nights at a cabin in Park City and many more. Because "Singin' In The Rain" is set during the 1920s some of the theater board members and cast will be in costume. The audience is welcome, but not required, to also come in costume. Costumes can be rented from the theater by going to www. sfctonline.org and calling to make an appointment with the costumer, Mareen Robinson. Food will be plentiful and available as a Dutch Auction, meaning that at the beginning, 2009 prices will be in effect. As the evening progresses, prices will go down towards 1920 prices, however, participants can take their chances spending early or waiting on food they want. .,.,. You are encouraged to'Become informed about the bond and leeway by attending an information meeting or visiting with school officials. Detailed information meetings will be held at the following locations: Wednesday, April 22, 7 p.m., Springville High School Auditorium Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m., Spanish Fork High School Auditorium Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m., Salem Hills High School Auditorium Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m., Payson Jr. High School Cafetorium Your school principal should be able to answer questions you may have about the bond and leeway. Additional information will also soon be posted at www.nebo.edu. Notices Arbor Day 2009 ••;£• Spanish Fork City's 2009 National Arbor Day Celebration will be held at the City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, on April 24 at 9:30 a.m. With the help of Park Elementary School students, we will be planting 12maple trees along the north boundary of the city cemetery. If the weather is bad we will have the program presented by the students at the Park Elementary school at the same time as planned. Riverview Elementary School children will also participate in Arbor Day by planting three trees at the Russell Swenson Baseball Complex, 131 West 300 South, Spanish Fork on April 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. (The date was changed from the22nd.) : < r •• -^"r, -••' •••'-• \, . : V . . Everyone is invited to attend both events. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SPANISH FORK CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL On Wednesday, May 6, 2009 and Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at approximately 6:00 p.m., ihe Spanish Fork City Planning Commission and City Council will review a proposed City wide Zoning Map Amendment involving public facilities. The Planning Commission and City Council will receive public comments at those times. The meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 40 South Main Street in Spanish Fork. If you have any questions or comments concerning the Amendment, or if you arc unable to attend the meeting, please contact Dave Anderson. Planning Director, at (801*) 804-4580 and your comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and City Council. Published in The Spanish Fork News. April 22. 2009. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SPANISH FORK CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL On Wednesday, May 6, 2009 and Tuesday, May 19, 2009. at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Spanish Fork City Planning Commission and City Council will review proposed Amendments to Title 15 of the Municipal Code. The Planning Commission and City Council will receive public comments at those times. The meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 40 South Mam Street in Spanish Fork. If \ou have any questions or comments concerning the Amendments, or it" you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Dave Anderson. Planning Director, at (801) 804-4580 and your comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and Cit\ Council. PublishedinThc Spanish Fork News. April 22. 2009. r ^ J ^ * • ?f?- Nebo Philharmonic Nebo Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to enjoy their last concert of the season April 24 at 8 p.m. at American Leadership Academy. 'Three Deuces" is the final theme in the "Three of a Kind" Series, and it features classic favorites such as "The Blue Danube Waltz" by Johann Strauss Jr.r and selections from Beethoven, Lizst and Hoist. Cost for students is $3, adults $5, and families $15. More information is available atwww.nebophil.org. Shop Local. Think Local. Be Local |