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Show Page Fount-en - The Springville Herald - May 8. 2002 Ensip-ESickforti honored with manufacturing award The F-nsign-Bickford Company, Compa-ny, the owner and operator of the Trojan Explosives plant located at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon, Can-yon, has received one of the most prestigious awards for business excellence, the Shingo Prize for lixtellence in Manufacturing. This is the 14th annual Shingo Prize announcement, and it includes in-cludes a record number of plants, three in the small business category cate-gory (two minority owned) and fourteen in the large business category. Business Week has called the award, "...the Nobel Prie of manufacturing...." Recipients Re-cipients range throughout North American from Puerto Rico to Mexico City to Idaho to Michigan, Michi-gan, a truly global group. "We are extremely proud to have received this prestigious recognition," said Peter Barnett, plant manager. "It is a tribute to both the employees who work so well and efficiently, and the company management that leads the way. It's nice to know that we are among the very best in all of North America." Rep. Chris Cannon (R Utah) visited the plant to pay honor to the employees and management. CUP makes full allocation Although Utah is in the fourth year of a drought, the Board of Trustees for the Central Utah Water Conservancy District recently voted to make full allocations allo-cations of water to their customers custom-ers this year. The portion of customer water supplies that comes from the CUP will be delivered in full. Each year the board establishes establish-es the allotment for project water delivered under contract. This year's runoff is projected to be only about 50 percent of normal, but with that limited runoff and reservoir storage, the district will be able to meet its contract obligations obli-gations fully. Mother, are you proud of me? Mothers frequently enjby recalling happy childhood activities activi-ties and reminiscing fond memories memo-ries if their own mothers. They also delight in recollecting cherished cher-ished activities and special moments mo-ments with their own children and grandchildren. Mary Ann Gillliland. former USU Extension Educator suggests, perhaps both activities are symbols of the natural maternal instinct. Motherhood can be rewarding, reward-ing, but is not without challenge and disappointment. In spite of the trials, many women rank motherhood as a treasured blessing. bless-ing. A committed, loving mother delights in her responsibilities and knows they cannot be displaced dis-placed to someone else. Although mothering may sometimes be difficult, she accepts the test. Tasks such as bonding with a Do you have historical photos? The Springville Historical Society and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers are seeking copies of your old pictures, both identified identi-fied or unidentified, of people, places and things in the Spring-ville-Mapleton area. Many of you or members of your family have inherited old prints that you can't identify, but there are still people in this town who can help. Please bring your histories and stories and pictures SAVE 35 on m Wit. N. .Z-sl 2' Coverage mmmmmv Not iMETALULIRT Your Low Cost "Steel" Source Advertise Here! Statewide!!! -Through Your Local Paper.-2x2 Paper.-2x2 statewide advertising network Ask your local paper how you can reach over 250,000 households in 40 Utah newspapers in one easy step through Utah Press Association statewide state-wide 2x2 (2 col. x 2 in.) display network. (National placement also available through the Utah -Vess ) According to the Shingo Prize administrators, this program is the only industrial excellence award that focuses on lean manufacturing manu-facturing that was first implemented imple-mented in the Toyota Production System. "We're unique in the criteria by which we evaluate." explained Ross Robson, Shingo Prize executive exec-utive director. "We recognize companies for streamlining their processes and cutting out the waste, which prepared 2002 recipients to adapt to the economic econom-ic recession better than non-lean focused plants." The Ensign-Bickford Company Compa-ny (EBCo), Graham, Ken. -Sims-bury, Conn. -Spanish Fork, Utah-Wolf Lake, III. -Established in 1836, EBCo is the leading North American manufacturer manufac-turer of blast initiations systems for the mining, construction and quarry industries. The Spanish Fork plant specializes spe-cializes in high explosives and Trojan cast booster manufacture. The application of lean principles and strong employee involvement across EBCo's operations have resulted in a 41 reduction in inventory, a 50 reduction in customer complaints, a Starvation Reservoir filled this year. Jordanelle Reservoir will probably not fill; however, there is a full CUP supply in the Provo River since a large quantity of CUP is currently stored in Deer Creek Reservoir under terms of the Deer Creek Reser-voirJordanelle Reser-voirJordanelle Reservoir operating operat-ing agreement. "The Central Utah Project is doing what it is supposed to do. It is providing storage capacity for the drought years," said Gene Shawcroft, assistant general manager for the Central Utah Watc't" "ConservahtyuiDistrict. During recent years,''watcr has newborn, comforting a sobbing child, kissing away the pain of a scraped knee, understanding teenage mood swings, planning a wedding and rocking the grandchildren grand-children are all assigned to mothers. moth-ers. In addition to creating a strong mother-child relationship, a mother is envisioned to be super human. She should be compassionate, sensitive, creative, cre-ative, mechanical, a tutor for all school subjects, computer literate and physical fit to mention only a few expectations of her role. A devoted mother loves unconditionally. un-conditionally. Although she may question a child's behavior, she never questions the child's value. She is anxious to build her child's chil-d's self esteem and not destroy hisher confidence and sense of to the Civic Center on Wed., May 22, at 7 p.m. There will be people available who can help with identification. If you have questions, please contact Glenn Alleman, 489-3969, or LeVern O'Reilly, 489-0428. Your attention to this matter is urgent, and you might have a lot of fun and find answers you have been seeking for a long time. RoofingSiding Red - Brown Gray Blue Burgandy Expires 51 &U2 or before Ask about other colors all lengths available in all cokxs. , l ibis, lew, ut 1 -800-947-0249 VISA, MC, DSC 2coL q o increase in sales per employee and a 50 reduction in delivery lead time to customers. The Shingo Prize is named in honor of Dr. Shigeo Shingo, an engineering genius who helped create the Toyota Production System and other related lean manufacturing processes. "We're very impressed with the lean manufacturing achievements achieve-ments of this year's recipients," said Robson. "In a time economic recession, it's a comfort to see plants that are prepared to weather weath-er economic uncertainty by not wasting precious manufacturing and business resources." The Shingo Prize for Excellence Excel-lence in Manufacturing is administered admin-istered by the College of Business, Busi-ness, Utah State University, in cooperation with several distinguished distin-guished non-profit and corporate organizations. The Society for Manufacturing Engineering recently re-cently became a Sponsor. The award is given annually to manufacturers in the United State, Canada and Mexico who deliver world-class performance through lean principles and techniques tech-niques in core manufacturing and business processes. flowed into Utah Lake from Strawberry Reservoir, keeping Utah Lake at relatively high levels and allowing CUWCD to hold water in Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs. This holdover water is now being called on to alleviate serious drought conditions. condi-tions. District officials are quick to remind water users that while the CUP is operating just as it was designed, Utah will never have enough water to waste. Utahns must still learn to use their precious pre-cious water carefully in order to ensure a sufficient supply for all ' state residents. self worth. Wise mothers praise much and criticize little. On Mother's Day, numerous mothers feel uncomfortable, embarrassed and guilty when they are honored and praised. They know that they fall short of perfection exemplified exempli-fied in cards, poetry, letters, talks and music. Most mothers agree that the greatest gift or tribute children can give to them is to live to bring honor to themselves and their family. There are no words, cards, letters or gifts that can substitute for honorable living. A mother's paramount dream is that her children are happy and that they are happy because they are people of unquestionable integrity- This Mother's Day pause and ask yourself how you measure up as a son or daughter. Is your life reflecting your mother's teaching? teach-ing? Are you bringing honor to her name? RINGING YOU The Springville Herald is the best way to learn about all of the news and events that happen in Springville and Mapleton. For just $20 you can receive the Springville Herald weekly for an entire year. Enjoy news about local events, schools, weddings, boy scouts, church news, obituaries, sports, advertisements, and anything else happening in Springville. Call us today at 489-5651 to start your subscription immediately. pans Springville Middle School April for the sixth grade are, left r Springville Middle School April Super Citizens Brown, Audrey Baer, Megan Conte, Clayton for the seventh grade are, left to right: Ashley Gornichec, Austin Harder and Steven Winters. fflfffle Mm (SSiizem The Springville Middle School would like to congratulate the special and super citizens for the month of April. Four classes were chosen as special citizens and treated to banana splits: Mr. Palfreyman, Mr. Knudsen, Miss Peterson and Mrs. Johnston's seventh period class. The sixth grade super citizens for the month of April are Jonathan Jona-than Goddard, Daniel Graham, Trevor Jeffers, Brooke Johnson, Keeli Chalk and Alisha Wille. The seventh grade super citizens for the month of April are Gregory Grego-ry Chipman, Austin Harder, Steven Winters, Audrey Baer, Megan Conte, Ashley Brown and Clayton Gornichec. ; a ' The super cttizenk'Werelreat- ed to lunch with the principal, Mr. Rasband. Daniel is the son of Richard and Leslie Graham and grandson of Richard and Norma Graham of Springville and of Paul and Lorraine Lor-raine Larsen of Mapleton. He enjoys web designing and playing baseball and basketball. Trevor is the son of Scott and Dawna Jeffers of Mapleton and grandson of Jim and Myrna Jeffers of Springville. His hobbies hob-bies are dirt bike riding, playing football, baseball, basketball, golf and soccer. Brooke is the daughter of Tim and Brenda Johnson and granddaughter grand-daughter of Eugene and Kathleen Johnson, all of Springville. She enjoys writing, reading, crafts, cats, swimming and volleyball. She also plays the piano. Keeli is the daughter of Edward Ed-ward and Heidi Chalk of Springville. Spring-ville. She enjoys playing softball and soccer. Alisha is the daughter of Robert and Carol Wille of Mapleton. Maple-ton. her hobbies are sewing, reading and ice skating. Austin is the son of Boyd and Jayne Harder and grandson of m IF I J xsss ?li((il;lli:ll?lfcllSilil)iy m".a j : Super Citizens Graham, Alisha Wille, Brook Johnson, Keeli to right: Daniel Chalk and Trevor Jeiters. 1 1 j H Boyd and Virginia Harder, all of Mapleton. He enjoys playing basketball, football, being with friends, going to movies and science. Steven is the son of Brent and Shirley Winters of Springville. Spring-ville. He enjoys hanging out with friends and playing basketball, football and baseball. Audrey is the daughter of Mike and Michelle Baer of Mapleton. Map-leton. She enjoys clogging with the Spring Rhythm Cloggers, playing volleyball, basketball and playing the piano and oboe. Megan is the daughter of Russ and Lori Conte and granddaughter granddaugh-ter of Jan Pinder of Springville. She enjoys bike riding, jollerbla-vrv ding, playing .the cofnerf skiing, dancing and swimming. Ashley is the daughter of Jim and Cathy Brown and granddaughter grand-daughter of Ron and Jean Brown, all of Springville. Her hobbies are camping, riding four-wheelers, hiking, snowmobiling, reading read-ing and playing soccer. She also plays the violin. Clayton is the son of Brian and Bonnie Gornichec of Springville. Spring-ville. His hobbies are camping, Part-time Court Clerk Position Springville City seeks a part-time Court Clerk. Up to 20 hours per week. Works in the Springville City Justice Court processing papers. pa-pers. Must successfully pass a drug screen test. Grade 6. Salary range $10.28-$13.37 per hour. To apply, leave resume and completed com-pleted city application with Troy Fitzgerald, 50 South Main, Springville, UT 84663 by May 17, 2002 at 5 p.m. Full job description available avail-able upon request at 489-2700. Qualified applicants ap-plicants will be called for interviews. EOE. - 9 K mm w boating, skiinghunting, fishing, skateboarding and rollerblading. He also enjoys playing many different sports. Crib Corner Mountain View Hospital April 21, 2002 Girl born to Alison and Keith Norman of Springville. April 23, 2002 Girl born to Cori Jensen and Ryan Graves of Mapleton. Boy born to Angela and Todd Martinson of Springville. April 26, 2002 Girl born to Darelyn and .Nathaniel Drew of. Mapletonl,, The greatest happiness that love can give is the first hand-pressure hand-pressure of the woman one loves. -Stendhal A good marriage is that in which each appoints the other guardian of his solitude. -Rainer M. Rilke CALL NOW! - 5651 UTAH COUNTY 6 months $12.00 1 year $20.00 OUTSIDE UTAH COUNTY 6 months $14.00 1 year $23.00 era to i POOR |