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Show Pleasant Grove Library 112511 30 E Center Pleasant Grove. UT 84062 8 - ' " $1 PER ISSUE . ' . PRSRT STD VOLUME 2 NUMBER 061 WEDNESDAY, November 17, 2010 www.timptimes.com f AT A GLANCE PAGE 2 LIFESTYLE Pleasant Grove BLAB Life's Moments Thoughts From The Garden. . . "Good Neighbors" BIRTHDAY'S PAGE 3 OBITUARIES SCOUTING Webelos Visit Paper Turkey Shoot SOCIAL PGJHS Shakespeare Performance Senior News PAGE 4 SOCIAL Casual Critic Festival of Trees EDUCATION Extra Milers PAGE 5 EDUCATION Vikings of the Month OCJHS AIDA Performed PGHS School Calendar PAGE 6 EDUCATION Rocky Mountain Elem. Strengthens Families PGHS Marching Band V: 4 L .... C.H. Council Meeting Cedar Hills Wins Award PG Council Discusses "The Grove" Near PAGE 7 CITY RG. City Calendar C.H. City Council RG. City Discusses Landscaping PUBLIC SAFETY PG Police Beat Lindon Police Beat PAGE 8 SPORTS PGHS Soccer Banquet PGHS Utah County Swim Meet Invitational PG Rec. Turkey Shoot PGHS Fall Sports Recognition Assembly V J , .... ' - ', - '.,.- - - a Veterans Honored and Remembered For Their Service N?' i 'Li h i - i vHU . '!. ' ' I I - J - Pleasant Grove City held their Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, at the Pleasant Grove Memorial Gardens. The program began with City Administrator Scott Darrington welcoming everyone. The Pleasant Grove Fire Department looked sharp in their uniforms as they presented the colors for the flag ceremony. Eldon Willes, who served in the Navy in Korea, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and Val Danklef gave the opening remarks. Mark E. Bezzant was the featured speaker. "This place is sacred for here lies the mortal remains of those we love and who have loved us," he stated. "Here lies the remains of soliers who gave their last full measure of devotion. The granite stone here represents those who gave that last full measure of devotion. Here, etched on these beautiful granite walls, are the names of those we honor this day from this community," he added. Mark spoke of important dates and times in U.S. History as well as great leaders such as Washington and Lincoln. He spoke of Gettysburg and Lincoln's famous address, Washington on the Delaware River, WWI, December 7, 1941, Vietnam and September 11, 2001. He spoke of the cost of freedom and how it was a miracle that this nation survived. Before the Pleasant Grove Memorial Gardens was built in Pleasant Grove, Mark felt we had not done justice to our honored Veteran;.. "We could have done more," he said. "The soldiers in Vietnam needed to be recognized." Mayor Cornell Haynie and Studentbody President Justin Bone found those soldiers who had never been thanked. They found everyone one of those people and their parents, presented them with a certificated signed by Mr. Haynie and the mayor of Lindon. They met at Battle Creek Park and established a memorial for these Veterans. Mark commented, "It was a touching day to see them come, honored and finally thanked," said Mark. 'it was touching to see the gold star mothers whose sons lay in this-- cemetery come and receive a certificate of thanks. The trees that were planted for each Veteran are now tall. President Wilson wanted this to be a day when we talked of peace.' From this community, we still send soldiers to war. We also send emissaries of peace, to declare peace on earth, good will to men." He mentioned the names of those from our community that have gone forth to do that. Gerald Fasbender and Eldon Willes reminisce about their service in Korea after the Veterans Day Program. Mark continued, "We are most blessed to be in this beautiful community. From these honored dead, we do take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave their last full measure of devotion. Another generation will be taught that this government of the "Veterans" continued on Page 4 Thanksgiving Dinner to be New Tradition in Lindon UI' HI - - , by Geri Taylor When "The Old Red Church" officially became Lindon City's Community Center, leaders from the town discussed a variety of events, programs, and amenities they wanted to incorporate in their "new" building. When remod-eling is completed the center is expected to be the hub of ac-tivity for the community. Perhaps to inaugurate ' their newly acquired facility, and surely to begin a new tra-dition, Mayor Jim Dain pro-posed the city hold its First Annual Thanksgiving Dinner this year. The volunteer effort is bringing together citizens and business to share a meal with the homeless, lonely or anyone who wants to partici-pate. The committee of six in-cludes the mayor and his wife, Pam, Police Chief Cody Cul-limo- re and his wife, Debbie, and Lynn and Tonya LeMone. Many citizens have offered their services including preparing the food, set-u- p, serving, money and food donations and adver-tising. They are still looking for clean-u- p help. Several years ago Cody and Debbie Cullimore were looking for a holiday service project for their family and were surprised at how few opportunities exist-ed in Utah Valley. When Mayor Dain suggested the Thanksgiv-ing dinner, the Cullimores knew this was the way they could make a difference. The city has promoted the dinner through the' Food Panty, Senior Citizens, Meals on Wheels, IHC Community Outreach, Community. Action and a notice in the city news-letter. Dinner will be served from II a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanks-giving Day at the Center locat-ed at 25 N Main. Mayor Dain sees this as a gift from Lindon City to those in need and hopes the tradition will be carried on for many years to come. He emphasized this is not just for Lindon citizens, but anyone in the extended community. Donations are still need-ed and can be brought to the Lindon City Center during business hours or monetary donations can be transmitted Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Lindon Community Center. - online at www.lindoncity.org. A list of needed food can be found on the website under "Help us start a new tradition." You can also call for more information or to volun-teer. Oak Canyon Jr. High Celebrates Freedom! "y ' v . - ' , ' u i. I t - It ill ii Oak Canyon Jr. High honored Veterans and gained an appreciation for their service at the Freedom Week assembly held on Thursday, November 11. The assembly began with the choir singing a moving rendition of the National Anthem A cappella. The choir, dressed in red, white and blue, was directed by Sarah Rowley. The Pledge of Allegiance was then conducted by Clark Hansen who looked sharp in his Scout uniform. Tanya Wilkinson, PTA President, announced the essay contest winners. With the theme "Is Freedom Really Free?", first place was awarded to Deric Chenworth who received $20. Samantha C. Sandberg received second place with a cash prize of $15 and third place went to Erika Armknecht. She was awarded $10. Two living monuments were performed by students who posed statue-sti- ll as a description of the monuments were read. The U.S. National World War II Memorial was performed by a U.S. History class. This monument is dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. It is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. The student council reenacted the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This monument refers to a grave in which the unidentifiable remains of a soldier are interred. It contains remains of an unknown soldier from every war in American history with the exception of the American Revolution and Vietnam. Recently, the soldier from Vietnam was identified by DNA testing and his remains were sent home to be buried by his family. This monument is located at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. On Veterans Day it is tradition to place a wreath on this tomb at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh Students of a U.S. listory class performed a living monument of The U.S. National World War II Memorial. month which is the day and time of the signing of the Armistice Treaty of WWI. Pholu courtesy ol'Tiinpanogos Time's "Freedom" continued on Page 3 'pleasant grove n WEATHER Today H - 47 L - 35 Partly Cloudy Thursday H - 53 L - 36 Sunny Friday H - 52 L - 37 Partly Cloudy Saturday H - 43 L - 30 Rain Sunday H - 38 L - 28 Rain & Snow V J |