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Show Lilin City let Liii ImIm tftiliiii by Tonya LeMone December 2 marks the 20th consecutive year that the City of Lindon has carried car-ried on an old tradition that began during the Great Depression. De-pression. Every year John Fugal has read the Christmas story from the Bible, Pastor Mike Tharp has given the prayer on our community. and the history of the event is reviewed by a member of the Historical Commission. A short musical program pro-gram from one of the schools adds such a delight to the festivities, and this year Lindon Elementary, under the direction of Mrs. Humble, led the children as they performed three musical mu-sical numbers. An added treat this year was the Utah County Skyline Choir. As tradition has it the Little Miss Lindon court hands out candy canes to all in attendance and Police Chief Cody Cullimore and officers provided hot chocolate choco-late to everyone. This year marks the end of the term for Mayor Jiiri'Dain who has served the City of Lindon for over twenty years. He gave an emotional address that was felt by everyone in attendance. atten-dance. Mayor Dain talked of the importance of this tradition of the tree lighting and how traditions such as these help to bind a community com-munity together. With the help of a child from the audience, au-dience, they proceeded to light the tree for his final time as mayor. The new historical commission museum was opened for all to view. It is the new home for the commission com-mission to have on display historical artifacts and provides pro-vides a new meeting place as well. All of these events "Lindon" continued on Page 7 "Lindon " continued front Page 1 took place at the Lindon Community Center which for the last three years has been the new home of the tree lighting. This is a tradition that even though it started during dur-ing the Great Depression was rekindled twenty years ago and the city hopes this tradition will continue for many years to come. ,' 1 . -'-I .iw mi"" i-M.iuiM n. . , ii i inn. i i- mmfmw! . milium IIIVIMIIII. Ulll. HI l..ll.IWWWPWW i'(V 'vie, '! t J . : ', ) !l m-n- --if - in nitnr" tii'i rtmfmtmrf ii m iMrr-r .tmi tktmi iiiiiiiiT.illMlli 4bim.x.Ab:Xiirt,rt,.,t-,,mklM!h nil Mayor Dain talks of the importance of this tradition of the tree lighting and how traditions such as these help to bind a community together. Lion's Club Provides Christmas for Families by Mary Burgin Pleasant Grove's Lion's Club will again this year provid 20 to 25 families with the ingredients needed for a yummy holiday dinner. The club funds most of the groceries provided, but also appreciates any that are donated. Member Anne Fisher said residents can call her at 801-372-4520 to donate. Fisher said the club also provides eye glasses throughout the year for those that cannot afford to buy them through a Lions' Club program. She said it can help people of all ages. Lions also has a program whereby they collect used eye glasses and send them to third-world nations for distribution. Fisher said this is also an on-going program. |