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Show 2 SPRINGVILLE HERALD Thursday, May 11,2006 Comments Springville man reunited with daughter after 13 years Editor: I am a resident of Springville, and I was re-unitedlast re-unitedlast week with my 17-year-old daughter, Lindsey, when she moved from her abusive stepfather's house in Las Vegas. Lindsey was taken to Hawaii by her mother when she was only three, against the orders of a shared custody agreement. agree-ment. Her mother hid in Hawaii with the help of some friends and quickly remarried. remar-ried. I made numerous trips to Hawaii to try to get my daughter back and was unsuccessful un-successful with legal remedies reme-dies in California and Hawaii. Lindsey's mother and stepfather both had drug and alcohol problems yet were able to manipulate the courts, in Hawaii to grant a legal adoption of my daughter daugh-ter to the stepfather. I had made extensive preparations to prevent the adoption and enforce the previous court orders so I could continue to have shared custody of my daughter. When I appeared in court in Honolulu, 1 was thrown in jail as a mainlander and told I was an unfit parent. My parental rights were taken away and I was denied any future contact with my daughter. Teacher Appreciation Week at Hobble Creek Editor: Hobble Creek Elementary recently celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. Lunch was provided on Thursday, Springville Herald 269 E. 400 South Springville, UT 84663 An edition of The Daily Herald, a Pulitzer, Inc. 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Springville, Utah 84663 Pubfeher Kirk Parkinson kpokrisonheraldexlra.com Monger Craig Conover tnraverheroMexlra.coni ' EAor Pot Conover orkiyovpro.coni Page designad layout Monio Horns lypesenv Shem Harris OfSa Manager JonedDuffin Send Newsftems to us at orkiyavpro.coni I did everything a responsible respon-sible parent could to do get my daughter back and continue con-tinue the relationship we had. I couldn't understand the operations of the legal systems in California and Hawaii that would allow this to happen to me. Through the ordeal, I learned about the tremendous tremen-dous corruption that exists in legal systems in the United Unit-ed States and that this is a fairly common scenario. I want to help create public pub-lic awareness to help other kids who are the innocent victims of dysfunctional parents and the whims of judges and attorneys who abuse their ethical obligations obliga-tions where the rights of children, parents and grandparents grand-parents are concerned. Lindsey's mother and stepfather divorced in Las Vegas, and the stepfather who is a violent and controlling, control-ling, fought for custody of Lindsey and won. I was able to make contact with my daughter during the divorce and continued to stay in contact with her for the last four years. We developed de-veloped a strong relationship relation-ship even though the stepfather stepfa-ther did everything in his power to prevent it. Lindsey was able to break free of her stepfather and 13 years of abuse and neglect. She is now reunited with me and treats were given during the week to the educators who teach our youth on a daily basis. There were drawings for Erizes each day that had een donated by the businesses busi-nesses listed below, and because be-cause of the very generous donations, each faculty member mem-ber won a prize. Thank you also to the many parent volunteers who helpea to make this event a huge success. As a parent, it is truly comforting com-forting to know that our children chil-dren are safe at school, where they are receiving a quality education from instructors in-structors who really care. We thank the following businesses that joined with us in giving appreciation to our wonderful educators: IHop, Wal-Mart, TJ Electric, LaCasita, Sunroc, Hobble Creek Golf Course, Reams, Mapleton Floral, Redmond Minerals, Roger Rigby Photography, Pho-tography, For Every Body, Mark Anthony Salon, My Fun Family, Cars-Mart, The Junction, Artichokes and Co., Angel's Hallmark, Lon's Cookin' Shack, Johnson Tire, Sam's Club, Target, Moosie's Woodworks and Triple "T" Heating-Paul Rainey and Steve Tanner. Lori Moosman Teacher Appreciation Chairman W lAzy Ir-VTU i v (lN&amii!fflsili it? m4WD and my wife, Eddye, and two of our other four children. chil-dren. She plans to finish high school and get a job and prepare pre-pare for college. I am writing this story and hope that maybe it will someday be published and help other people who may themselves become victims and lose their children. If this can happen to me, it can happen to anyone. Brad Tew Springville SHS Booster Club committee says 'Thank you!' Editor: During the past year, we have had the opportunity of working with the SHS Booster Club. Within that capacity, we have been able to work directly with the students, faculty, administration adminis-tration and athletic departments depart-ments at the high school, and it has been a fun and rewarding re-warding experience. Working with high school students is energizing and challenging, and we are truly tru-ly impressed with the dedication dedi-cation and commitment of the coaches and athletes of SHS, with whom we associated. associ-ated. These men and women devote de-vote hours of virtually uncompensated un-compensated time towards the improvement of these student athletes. Teachers, advisors and coaches leave an indelible mark on the student who passes through their program, pro-gram, and, as a Booster Club, we would like to add our thanks to those individuals individu-als who make a difference in the youth of our community. commu-nity. A special thanks to Cathi Jarvis, our tireless Athletic Director. It is an unusual day when she can go home after school at 3 p.m. We have personally seen her setting up for games, cleaning bathrooms, picking Mapleton Police report Mapleton Polilce had 45 calls last week with eight of thhem for animal problems. A bike was found at 190 N. 1600 West and is being held at the station. Jason Richins, 2890 S. State, Springville, was arrested ar-rested for an outstanding warrant. Gabriel Castellano Larios, 33 N. 1600 West, Mapleton, was arrested for DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, suspended lecense, no Utah license. LZJ till F v r f ' V? St a ' L if i. n "- Bemembering Grant School Editor. Coming from a military family, I moved frequently when I was young. But I did spend part of the second, all of the fifth, and part of the sixth grade at Grant School. Except for my three uninterrupted uninter-rupted high school years at Balboa High in the Panama Canal Zone, Grant School was where I was taught the most. In the fifth grade I had Mr. Jacobson, still my favorite teacher (and first crush). I also had my first experience dancing with a boy and my first boyfriend (no connection), connec-tion), my first school lunch, and many more firsts. The Grant School building itself has little value to me except for the memories stored there. Dianne Tipton King up trash, arranging for referees ref-erees and announcers and continually keeping track of each and every student athlete ath-lete who participates in any sport at the high school. She is one of our most valuable assets! Also, a big thanks to the businesses of Springville, Mapleton and surrounding communities who support the Booster Club year after year. We realize that many businesses busi-nesses are approached by many different teams and sports, yet it is through their financial contribution that our programs can expand and our venues can improve. im-prove. We will miss the presence of Kathy Groneman and Roslyn Averett in the snack shack. They have put it many years of service selling concessions con-cessions for the Booster. Club and the city recreation programs. Most of the time, the only part of the games they saw were when the ball was in the north end zone! Together, these women have helped raise thousands of dollars for the youth of our communities. We encourage the citizens of Springville and Mapleton to come to the high school and attend the high school games, matches and meets, as well as the excellent concerts con-certs and recitals. You will be encouraged by the energy, ener-gy, talents and enthusiasm for the athletics and the arts that exists at the school. Congratulations to the fraduating class of 2006 and est of luck to the undergraduate under-graduate students who remain re-main at SHS. Working together, to-gether, we can all make a difference! 2006 Booster Club Committee Wilford and Natalie Clyde Dave and Stacy Nance Dave and Cheri Erekson Mark and Wendy Fullmer Kyle and Kristie Crandall Bruno and Shauna Frampton Lawrence and Kathy Groneman Mary Ann Eyres Ros Averett Lewis and Jan Bankhead : , ' : X V . m a 4-,--' .... Editorial New businesses should be courted Martin Conover : SPRINGVILLE HERALD At the recent Springville City Budget Retreat, City Administrator Ad-ministrator Layne Long said that sales tax is presently the largest contributor of revenue to the city's general fund, at more than $3 million. Over the past several years, the city has seen a healthy increase in the sales tax because of the new businesses which have located on 400 South Street near 1-15. This is the first time in history that Springville has been in this favorable fa-vorable position. , . Provo, Orem, Spanish Fork and American Fork nave always al-ways received more sales tax than Springville, even though the city's population has grown at a rate similar to these cities. However, we feel that the passage of the new sign ordinance, ordi-nance, limiting size and placement of new signs, and other limitations, has not been in the interest of promoting more business and a good retail climate, which would generate even more sales tax. We also feel that the city planning commission wants to dictate to businesses where they can go, how they can build their buildings, and would like to tell these new businesses busi-nesses what kind of building they can build and the color it should be painted. Looking at all of this from a distance, we would council the city to be a little more lenient, or at least not be so dictatorial dic-tatorial to new businesses, and make them feel welcome. Some of the other cities in the valley even give new businesses busi-nesses "perks" of one type or another to get them to locate lo-cate in their city. Sales tax helps cities balance their budgets, and we would ask Springville City to pursue new business in a positive way, thereby helping to lighten our tax load so that we might have more money for the things that we need in the city like improved roads, water andsewer, We need more businesses, not only for the convenience of citizens, but for the support they bring to a communiu-ty. communiu-ty. We hope the city will help with a better and more positive posi-tive approach to inviting new businesses to settle in Springville. Springville Police report Springville Police arrested Jeremy Fred Evans, 639 E. Swenson 3, Springville, for an outstanding warrant and simple assault. Matthew Ryan Fox, 639 E. Swenson 3, Springville, was cited for sinmple assault. Rachelle Lavee Holman, 639 E. Swenson Swen-son 3, Springville, was arrested ar-rested for two warrants and simple assault. Joshua Carl Parks, 639 E. Swenson 2, Springville, was cited for simple assault. Robert Bowen Wheeler, 938 W. 1900 North, Mapleton, was cited for simple assault. Shawn D. Peterson, 63 W. 550 South, Santaquin, was arrested for possession of alcohol and tobacco to-bacco by a minor. Police had 218 calls last week with 36 of them for animal an-imal problems. Nicholas Armando Buon-forte, Buon-forte, 374 E. Sweetwater, Springville, was arrested for tnree warrants. Morgan L. Finley, 590 W. 300 South, Provo, was arrested for possession pos-session of alcohol by a minor. mi-nor. An 11-year-old male was cited for firearm discharge. Caralee Peterson, 531 E.-Swenson"' E.-Swenson"' 3, Springville, who was with the juvenile, was cited for obstructing justice. jus-tice. , Gwenda Lee Burnett, 156 Roosevelt, Helper, and Jennifer Jen-nifer Lynne Grimes, 740 E. 200 South, Payson, were arrested ar-rested for possession of amphetamine, am-phetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a drug-free zone. A female juvenile was cited cit-ed for curfew violation. Jory Woodrow Hatfield, 575 N. '- ' TV- V i l r - .r . " .... - I 880 East, Springville, was arrested ar-rested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession posses-sion of a controlled substance sub-stance without a prescription. prescrip-tion. Michael Huff, 407 S. Nebo, Spanish Fork, was cited for open container and possession posses-sion of drug paraphernalia. Daniel C. Smith, 1156 N. 1600 West, Mapleton, was cited for open container. Gary Lynn Larson, 308 N. Main, Springville, was arrested ar-rested for a warrant. Joey Dean Muir, P. O. Box 423, Manilla, was arrested for two warrants, five counts of vehicle burglary, assault of a police officer, simple assault, failure to stop and possession of burglary tools. Jerod Steven Peay, 1210 E. 300 South, Spanish Fork, was cited for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia parapherna-lia and a suspended license after a traffic stop. A male juvenile was cited tor possession posses-sion of alcohol by a minor. Richard Orval Stuart, 360 W. 400 North 20, Springville, was cited for criminal trespass. Jeremy Dannell Thomas, 310 E. 400 North, Salem, was cited for suspended license and possession pos-session of drug paraphernalia. parapherna-lia. Thefts included several Rollex watches taken plus another watch from a home; wallet from a vehicle; DVD, MP3, $20 from a vehicle; engagement en-gagement ring; stereo, rafts and fire exteinguisher from a boat in storage; purse left on the side of the road; trailer; trail-er; concrete stamps, stakes and forms from a business; and a bike from Westside School. There was one attempted suicide and one identity fraud case. FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER & SERVICE CENTER We offer service and tune-ups on most Jawnmowers or small .engine yard tools! VlKK Get yours aone today! (ArpenteReed(Q; 1030 South State, Provo 373-3740 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8 am to S pm ft Yl |
