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Show 'nillnfl-nP 1 HI III e subject at history mee One of Utah's most renown re-nown artists, sculptor Cyrus Edward Dallin, will be the subject at the Tuesday, Jan. 13, meeting of the Utah Valley Historical Society. The meeting will be held at the Provo Public Library at Academy Square at 7 p.m. Dallin, who was born and raised in Springville during the latter part of the nineteenth nine-teenth century, became recognized rec-ognized particularly for his work depicting Native Americans. Amer-icans. Springville resident Rell G. Francis, who is an authority on Dallin, will be the speaker at the meeting. Francis is the author of the biography, "Cyrus E. Dallin: Let Justice Be Done." He thoroughly researched the 7 wmM limit tor soeciai m by Christi C. Babbitt Staff Writer If government wants to raise taxes through special elections, it should allow people to vote when the greatest number of citizens takes part in the process, said Utah State Sen. Curt Bramble. Bram-ble. Bramble, R-Provo, is sponsoring a bill that would limit the dates when taxing entities, such as cities, counties coun-ties and school districts, can conduct special elections to twice a year: the regular November election date and the fourth Tuesday of June. Primary elections are held in June every other year; Bramble's Bram-ble's bill would allow a special election every June. "It would affect any political subdivision that would attempt to put a bond election on the ballot," Bramble Bra-mble said. The bill will be debated during the 2004 legislative session, which ' begins in January. A local school district official said dates for special elections are already limited by law to a few times per year. "I don't understand why they feel like they need to go beyond what was already al-ready established by law," said Carl S. Nielson, Nebo School District superintendent. superinten-dent. State law allows special elections on specific days in February, May and August as well as in November as part of the regular general election. The law also allows special elections on the fourth Tuesday in June during dur-ing even-numbered years. Voter turnout for "off season" elections is dismal, Bramble said, "I think it's good governance to put the question to the people at a time when you can anticipate that they'll participate," he said. The change also would eliminate costs associated with conducting a special election, Bramble said. Legislators will be considering consid-ering Bramble's bill as Nebo School District approaches voters Fed. 3 for permission to issue $140 million in bonds to build 10 new schools. "I believe the school Factory Authorized Dealer &. Service Center Snow Blower and Chainsaw Repair and Sharpening, Small Engine Machines, etc. 3111 Carpenter Seed Company 1030 So. State Provo 373-3740 PlIMIIO lfilIl!mi $i IIjiTTIRRI JJJIieei 911 sculptor's personal correspondence corre-spondence and records, the writing and memories of the Dallin family, and opinions by the artist's critics and friends for the book. Dallin, born in 1861 in Springville, showed an interest inter-est in art early in his life: At the age of 18, he went to Boston to study sculpture. He also studied later in Paris. He became internationally recognized for his monumental monumen-tal equestrian and standing statues and busts of American Ameri-can Indians, important persons per-sons in American history and myths figures. His accomplishments accom-plishments span six decades from the 1880s until his death in 1944. Among his well-known districts should put the question ques-tion to the voters when the voters are inclined to participate partici-pate in the decision. And they aren't inclined to do that in February, May and August," Au-gust," Bramble Said. "I see no reason why Nebo couldn't have put that on the ballot a month ago." Nielson said the district was still working on and studying the issue and wasn't ready to place it on the ballot last fall. Now that the district is ready, the sooner a decision deci-sion is made, the better. "I think that to us it's a matter of getting started on things sooner," he said. "Sometimes our building schedules are tight and we need to rush projects." Mike Jerman, vice president presi-dent of the Utah Taxpayers Association, said his organization organi-zation supports Bramble's bill. ' 81 "We've noticed, especially especial-ly in the past 10 years, that local governments, especially school districts, have conscientiously consci-entiously avoided November elections," Jerman said. School districts are aiming for low voter turnout, Jerman said, which makes sure that voters who are particularly interested in seeing the bond issue pass show up and cast ballots. "We certainly recognize with these growing school districts that they do have to issue bonds," Jerman said. "But that's still no justifica-' justifica-' tion for having these elections elec-tions in these months other than November with the intent of minimizing voter turnout." Nielson said that law requires the school district to mail out cards to every home with detailed information about the special election. Nebo also will be mailing out an informational brochure, which was paid for with donations, to district residences resi-dences prior to February's election, he said. "It's not anyone's intention, inten-tion, I don't think, to try and slip any of these elections by. We're doing everything we can to inform them," Nielson said. "We hope we get as many people out as we can and we encourage people to come out and vote. It's a major issue." pjrrn ?mn? 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The public is welcome to attend the lecture January 13. For more information call Linda Carter, 489-8256. ecu At first Bramble wasn't going to include the June date in his bill, but is adding it due to requests from school district superintendents. superinten-dents. "They indicated that there could be some need for a spring date to allow them to respond to changes in their financial picture," Bramble said. "While I don't necessarily neces-sarily agree with that, I was willing to compromise." Alpine School District voters approved a $200 million bond issue in May of 2001. Nearly 15 percent of district voters cast ballots. In February, American Fork voters appi oved the sale of $3.2 million in bonds to pay for city pa;k improvements. improve-ments. Just over 8 percent of the city's registered voters turned out for the February vote, compared with about 34 percent in November's general election. However, more Springville Spring-ville residents voted in a special election . last August than turned out for the November No-vember election. A total of 45 percent of Springville's registered voters cast ballots in the August election that defeated three bonds totaling nearly $20 million for new public buildings. Only 28 percent cast ballots for candidates candi-dates in November. Did you know? (NAPS) Latex gloves are made from a sap-like substance sub-stance harvested from the rubber tree. Individuals allergic to proteins from this tree can experience mild to severe symptoms which may include hives, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, facial swelling', abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, sudden drop in blood pressure, pres-sure, dizziness or anaphylactic anaphylac-tic shock. 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Vaccines can prevent serious illness in adolescents and adults as well, www.immun-ize-utah.org Always wear a seat belt, make sure your children are properly secured in an appropriate appro-priate safety seat, and use booster seats for all children aees 4 to 8. or until they are at least 4'9" and 80 lbs. Pledge to wear your restraint every time you get into the car. www.safekids.org Always wear a helmet for biking, boarding, scooting, blading, etc. Set an example by wearing a helmet every time you bike and insist your children do for biking, blading, blad-ing, skateboarding, snowbo-arding, snowbo-arding, skiing, snowmobiling and when riding any off-highway off-highway vehicle. Most injuries inju-ries are preventable! www.-safekids.org www.-safekids.org Get screened for cancer, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Getting screened can save your life. Schedule an appointment with your doctor at the beginning of each year to make sure you and your family members are current with recommended screenings. Age-appropriate screening information can be found at: www.utahcancer.o-rg, www.utahcancer.o-rg, www.americanheart.org, www.checkyourhealth.org Eat healthy foods at home, work and school. Choose from a wide variety of foods, focusing on fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean sources of protein. Note what kinds of food choices are offered in cafeteria cafete-ria and vending machines. Encourage school and business busi-ness leaders to provide healthy options! www.action-forhealthykids.org www.action-forhealthykids.org Move your body and walk, bike, jog, row, swim, lift and play every day. Take advantage of Utah's many trails, tracks and scenic pathways and begin a walking walk-ing program today. Walking is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to prevent disease and lose weight and keep it off. Start with 10 minutes a day and slowly work up to 30 minutes or an hour, www.utahwalks.org Avoid all tobacco use. Don't smoke it, chew it or sniff it. More than 14,000 Utahns have called the Utah tobacco Quit Line for counseling coun-seling and information on how to quit. Stopping smoking smok-ing is tne most important thing you can do to improve your health, wwvv.tobacco-freeutah wwvv.tobacco-freeutah . org , www. Utah. quit-net. quit-net. com Balance work .and play. Don't let work rule your life. Read, spend time with family, fami-ly, renew old friendships, start a fun hobby, meditate and learn how to better handle han-dle stress in your life, www.-healthyutah.org IS YOUR CAR RUNNING ON ASWING& A PRAYER? i r-lf 0 n D I timm REPAIRS CARS! BRAKES SHOCKS AC TUNE-UPS ALIGNMENTS TIRES 595 M. Main - Springville 491-9505 BUNIRQYAin DMVINO DtKNOMILITV HOU." January 8, 2004 - The Joe and Diana Harmon arc the proud parents of Chase who is Mountain View Hospital's New Year's Baby. He was born Jan. 3. Mew Year's baby Chase Martin Harmon from Springville has the distinction of being the first baby born at Mountain View Hospital in 2004. Chase's parents, Joe and Diana Harmon, Har-mon, are ecstatic to have him join the family of three daughters: daug-hters: Addie, age 7, Savannah, Savan-nah, age 4; and Ashlee, age 2 12. Diana went into labor around 3 p.m. on Jan. 3. At 4:49 Chase made his entrance en-trance into the world with the assistance of Dr. Steven Nance, Diana's OBGYN at 8 pounds 12 12 ounces and 22 12 in. long. "The staff at Mountain View were so excited when I came in," Diana said. "I had no idea I was going to have Winter This Friday, Jan. 9 the Live at the Read Leaf Concert Con-cert Series begins its winter schedule with Loki and Dan Mills sharing the evening. A transplant from Arlington, Arling-ton, Virginia, Loki has been performing his unique, but familiar style of music for several years. His storytelling story-telling approach adds an extra level of appreciation to his enjoyable melodies. Loki is a popular regular at the Read Leaf, www.lokimusi-c.biz www.lokimusi-c.biz Dan Mills is a singersongwriter sing-ersongwriter fingerstyle guitarist. " He is a solo act most of the time. However he is not folk singer, he is not a classical guitarist, and he is not a stripper. However, Howev-er, he could accomplish all Community and Family Night Last Monday the Springville Spring-ville Museum of Art held its monthly Community and Family Night event. Over 200 patrons visited the museum muse-um and enjoyed the music and art provided. Featured artist Gary Price spoke briefly about his life and work. An exhibition of his work, which did not officially open until Tuesday, was open for viewing and Gary was on hand to answer questions. This exhibit, a garden of life size bronze works, will run through the month of January. After Price spoke, a short program of entertainment was presented by local group On Stage, a group of high school students. These talented talent-ed students proved to be natural entertainers and their MCAUW lO MUCH II a on Toua mo.1 Springville Herald - Page Seven , J 4 the New Year's baby. Their excitement and helpfulness made the delivery my most enjoyable ever. I've had babies at two other hospitals, but this one has been the best," she commented. "Having Chase join our family is a big change for us," Diana said. "Our family is so excited. I'll get plenty of help from his three sisters." sis-ters." Hospital officials presented pre-sented the lucky family with numerous sifts. They received re-ceived cases of infant formula formu-la and diapers, blankets, gift certificates to the Provo Towne Centre and to Mountain Moun-tain View Hospital's gift shop, a family first aid kit and ether baby items. concerts three of these pursuits if he sets his mind to it. He lives in a van touring the West Coast full time and his live show consists of experimental acoustic guitar looping which at times is mellow and melodic and at times noisy and disgruntled. This is Dan's debut at the Read Leaf, wvvw.damnills.-net. wvvw.damnills.-net. The Live at the Read Leaf concert series runs fall through winter each year. It features the best local singers and songwtiter-s-in- a small, book-shop setting. Next week the vRead Leaf welcomes Kraig Brinkerhoff and Mark Romney on Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Call 801-489-1390 for more information. informa-tion. performance was a treat for all in attendance. The highlight of the evening eve-ning was the children's art project. Price provided the framework of a large dragon. Children, and their parents, spent the evening smoothing clay over the framework, learning firsthand the process that Price undertakes in a number of his works. He will eventually be able to cast this dragon in bronze, thanks to the work completed by the children at the event. The Springville Museum of Art is establishing a monthly mon-thly tradition of featuring a local artist, providing musical musi-cal entertainment and offering offer-ing art activities on the first Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. For additional information call 489-2727. BFGoodricH BMW |