OCR Text |
Show 7 July 9, 2003 - The Springville Herald - Page Nine 02 W(Q OT ""X VU 1 jColleen and Max Knight were speakers at Kiwanis last (Thursday evening at the Kiwnais Fireplace in Kelly's jGrove. They talked about their trip to Indianapolis to attend the Kiwanis International annual convention. They also toured the St. Louis, Missouri, Springfield and JVauvoo Illinois areas. This weeks program will feature 3Iayor Fritz Boyer talking about the proposed bond Selection. Gouple attested Its S.F. ctime spree I During the months of jpril, May and June numerous numer-ous windows in businesses Ind government buildings in Spanish Fork were broken by peing shot out with a wrist rocket. In addition damage was done to tires being slashed with a knife, nails placed in driveways and graffiti written on walls, fotal damage done to these Windows, tires and walls is Approximately $20,000. During the duration of jhese incidents, business owners, government officials and citizens became very. Concerned and alarmed at the Extent and manner in which hese incidents were taking lace. The suspects were becoming more aggressive in tjheir action. The front win-low win-low of the police station was even shot out in the middle ii the day one Saturday. After having windows broken out of their buildings for consecutive weeks, some business owners felt they couldn't even replace broken windows for fear that they would just be shot out again the next week. I After a couple of months of investigating which involved in-volved many hours of surveillance sur-veillance through many days and nights, they got the break they had been looking for. The persistence of the detectives finally paid off when one of them personally observed the suspects shoot out a window of the - Mi Rancherito Restaurant on -Main Street. I Subsequent to that incident, inci-dent, one of the vehicle occupants, a 41 -year-old Spanish Fork man, was arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail for some of the incidents. Police felt that the suspects in the vehicle that night may be responsible for numerous other incidents but were not yet prepared to file charges on them. As the investigation continued detectives detec-tives were able to obtain additional information that connected a 29-year-old Spanish Fork man and his 24-year-old wife to these crimes. On Thursday, July 3, pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued by the Spanish Fork District Court, Scott Huff, 29, of Spanish Fork was arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail. He was booked for 38 counts of criminal mischief, three counts of making a threat against life or property and one count of stalking. The charges of making the threats and stalking involve statements state-ments to and about a couple of citizens and a police officer. offi-cer. Huff's wife, 24, of Spanish Fork, may also be charged with several counts of criminal mischief. Seniors can stay involved Senior citizens are invited to stay involved in the community com-munity by becoming a Senior Corps volunteer. Currently, more than half a million national Senior Corps members help nonprofitpublic non-profitpublic agencies and faith-based organizations strengthen individuals in communities across the country. coun-try. A variety of opportunities opportuni-ties are available for individuals individ-uals in our local community. "A community is only as great as its volunteer force," comments Gayla Muir, volunteer vol-unteer coordinator for RSVP. "The volunteer has a lifetime of wisdom and skills to contribute to any organization." organiza-tion." Retired seniors, ages 55 and over, are encouraged to stay involved through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Members of RSVP give of their time in various capacities throughout Utah County, making an impact in the lives of local youth, children and families. In the Mountainland region, seniors serve at 85-100 85-100 sites. RSV? members focus on concerns such as health, education, human services, environment, safety, safe-ty, public services and special spe-cial events. Volunteers are especially beneficial in the literacy program. Seniors can serve as tutors for children and adults of all ages. Tutors offer individual attention and support to a student, giving them the encouragement they need to succeed. RSVP volunteers make a great impact in the community. communi-ty. Currently, over 1000 senior volunteers are involved, in-volved, giving approximately 140,000 hours of service each year. Another great benefit of RSVP is its flexibility-seniors can choose their location of service and the number of hours that they wish to volunteer. Misting rporti by Anne Woelkers The Mapleton City Council Coun-cil approved all the items on their agenda last week. The first item approved was to rezone 1780 E. 1200 North from an agricultural 2 zone to a agricultural zone - receiving re-ceiving site for Transfer of Development Rights. Councilman Ben Card said, "This is a real practical use of TDR's to protect the hillside." The owner of the property Bernell Taylor, also provided a conceptual plan for use of the property. This relatively new item is required at the time of rezoning. The conceptual con-ceptual plan gives the council information as to why the applicant may want the re-zone. re-zone. The council also approved a quit-claim deed back to Larry Holdaway. The land had previously been assigned for a street right of way. The street needed to be realigned and the land was no longer needed for right-of-away. The final approval that night was with the Housing Authority of Utah. It is required by state and federal law that incorporated cities pass a resolution allowing the Housing Authority to operate within their city limits. The Housing Authority provides assistance to those who can't afford reasonable housing, weatherization assistance, and low interest loans or grants for repair of a home. Mapleton has five families receiving assistance and nine waiting to be on the list. This, program is only a benefit to Interagency fire website In an effort to simplify and consolidate fire-related information, the State of Utah has joined forces with federal land management agencies to develop an interagency inter-agency fire information website. The website, www.-utahfireinfo.gov www.-utahfireinfo.gov was launched to assist the public with questions about current fires, fire restrictions, fire prevention tips and activities, Utah fire history, agency contacts and more. It will be updated daily with all agencies agen-cies submitting information. "Fire management practices prac-tices and suppression activities activi-ties have been conducted on an interagency basis for years," said Mike Dudley, chair Great Basin Coordinating Coordinat-ing Group. "This website will make it easier for the public to find answers to questions and concerns about specific fires or fire management manage-ment practices and policies. Additionally, the public will be able to locate agency contacts more easily and link to specific agency websites for more information. We intend to make fire information informa-tion as complete as possible. " The Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Ser-vice, Fish & Wildlife Service, Ser-vice, Bureau of Indian Affairs Af-fairs and State of Utah Forestry, For-estry, Fire and State Lands are represented on the website. web-site. Comments and suggestions sugges-tions on the website are welcomed. Where law ends, there tyranny begins. Pitt South Valley hniing 224 North Main - Springvillc Dan Johnson Local people Local values "Call and take advantage of the lowest rates in decades! the citizens of Mapleton and requires no cost out of the budget. A public hearing and consideration of the ordinance ordi-nance concerning condominium condomini-um was continued. The ordinance is for the consider-. consider-. ation of both residential and commercial property. Condominiums Condo-miniums will only be allowed in zones that allow attached housing such as duplexes and apartments. According to the Condominium Condo-minium Act of 1963 owners have the right to make any property a condo. With this ordinance the city can regulate regu-late where condos are allowed. al-lowed. Mat Evans said, "It doesn't does-n't define the existence of the structure. It defines the ownership." own-ership." The ordinance concerns existing property. Any property prop-erty being built whose owner wishes to incorporate condos will have to go before the council and conform to the ordinance referring to new structures. It was asked during the meeting if the property of Zion Securities was intending to have condos. The answer was no. It was not in the conceptual plan nor is it within the bounds allowed by the current ordinances of the city. The last time you went to a great concert for so little money you were wearing parachute pants. Bud Light presents 3 Doors Down S24-S29 September S & Ctay Walker $19-$24 September 7 flgi Michael Martin Murphey J5-J9 September 8 Styx S19-S24 September 10 uwm Rascal Flatts Gallagher MercyMc S19-S24 September 11 S19-S24 September 12 SIS-SW September 13 Performers from 2003, prices from 1980. Tickets on sale at the Fairpark Grandstand Ticket Office Monday, July 14 at 8 a.m. Hours after the first day are 1 1 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday. Charge by phone at 1 -800-888-TIXX, visir smithstix.com or purchase at any Smith's Tix outlet. Ticket prices include fair gate admission on the day of the performance. For more info, call 801-538-FAIR or visit utahstatefair.com. (JTAH STATE FAIR September 4-14 1 1 1 n un TO iu r i f n 1 1 I j u 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 489-565 1 to start your sub scription immediately. UTAH COUNTY 6 months $12.00 1 year $20.00 OUTSIDE UTAH COUNTY 6 months $14.00 K 1 year $23.00 1 51 South Main - Springville 489-5651 r STRONG CD RATE. WITH AN EVEN STRONGER GUARANTEE. Get a guaranteed yield with a Certificate of Deposit from State Farm Bank It's a secure place to grow your money. Call me for information today. And talk with someone you know you can count on. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE. It- Deana Hill State Farm Agent 1220 N Main Suite 11 Springville, UT 801-489-9444 www.deanahill.com mil mam Bank. LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE . "Annual Percentage Yield as of 62503 on a 5-year CD. rates subject to chanoe without I TT. notice- Minimum balance to open an account and obtain the stated APY is $500. A I In mjmHu mau Ka imnncarf tar a withilniiial nrinr tn mahiritv PoilrtifJItfK aiitnmatirallv renew at maturity at the then current rate for trie same term. Insured by the F0IC up to the maximum allowable by law. Some products and services not available in all areas. CT-UI STATE FARM BANK HOME OFFICE: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS statefarm.com P02930 , 0MB J |