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Show munuajr, leuuw 14, tuut Orem: Recreation Story Time department has improved in 2006 Reva Bowen NORTH COUNTY Vt,, x - V- - y . AW "Adult Softball leagues are bursting at the seams, wrote Hirst, "and we had the largest youth summer swim team STAFF The 2006 Annual Report is out for Orem's Recreation De- ever." The SCERA park pools finished its fourth season of operation, with 1,925 particiational opportunities. pants in swimming classes; The year was one of change 616 in water aerobics; and in management, as Karl Hirst 208 on the summer recreation assumed the director's post swim team. in May with the retirement of Orem Recreation Department programs for youth inJerry Ortiz, who had served as director of the department clude several levels of for about 30 years. basketball, cheerleading, com"One of the most striking munity fishing, flag football, softball, crafts, machine and things that I have learned coach-pitc- h since joining the recreation ball, tennis, track and field, cross country and staff," Hirst wrote in his Tiny Tots soccer. introductory message in the report, "is that if you compare groups the number of Orem youth provide other competitive proparticipating in an grams such as youth baseball, or coordinated recresoccer and tackle football. ation program to the total esIn the "special events" cattimated youth in the city, you egory of programs offered find that approximately 85 are the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Fun Shot, Hershey percent of the young people in Orem are a direct customer Track Meet, Jr. Olympic Skills of the Recreation Department. Competition, softball clinics This percentage is higher than and softball and tennis tournaments. any other city in the county and speaks to the support The Orem Senior Friendship received from the community Center is the hub for a variety and the quality of the proof programs and activities for the city's senior citizen popugrams being offered." One of the milestones in lation, including Saturday Orem recreation in 2006 was night dances, trips and tours, Tai Chi, computer lab, fitness the million-dolla- r remodeling and and exercise, line dancing, of the Fitness Center, piade possible through home health care, ceramics, a donation from the Ray billiards, quilting, defensive Noorda family. New additions driving and wood shop. One of the most popular include a steam room, cardio space and fitness equipment, a classes for seniors in 2006 was heated foyer near the parking the watercolor class, which partment, and the picture that emerges is one of improved facilities and expanding recre- Orem-spon-sor- -- for swimmers waiting for a ride home, and office and meeting space on the upper level of the facility. A listing of programs for lot adults includes volleyball, basketball, flag football soft-bal- l, had 80 participants during the year. "With the wide variety of activities to choose from," wrote Sue Dennett, the department's program manager, "there is something for every- and tennis. one in Orem." Lake rather than dictatorial, and would help to support the public interest in Utah Lake. "The intent of the group would be to inform the public about the activities of Utah Lake and keep the usage of the area consistent with what is best for the public," Acer-so- n said. "In Lindon, as more development comes there is the risk of a private developers to cut off public access to the lake, and the Utah Lake Commission would help in a situation like that." Members of the study Continued from Dl choice but to act and to act effectively if we are to continue to enjoy the beauty and wonderful quality of life we have become accustomed to. This is a task larger than any one of us individually. By working together we can make a real difference for Utah Val- ley residents today and in the ' future." Saratoga Springs Mayor Tim Parker, when presenting the agreement to his city council on Jan. 30, said the informal group has already been useful to its representative communities. When the group finished its lake study, it resulted in the federally funded June sucker recovery program planning to net percent of the lake's carp. Parker said he foresees the proposed commission being an arena for discussion and planning on topics such as group have already agreed to a formula to share costs for the commission. It is based on a formula that' calculates the costs based on three factors the city's population, its lake shoreline miles and its land area. The proposed startup cost for the commission is approximately $300,000. While actual costs could vary depending on whether individual cities choose to participate , the initial amount American Fork gaining access to more mariwould have to pay is $8,416.65 nas, preserving the wetlands and establishing a trail system for the first year, Lehi's share could be $11,250.85; Lindon, along the lake. "The principal purpose of $4,327.30; and Saratoga the commission is to put toSprings, $11,933.70. "The commission has the gether a master plan that we hope the entities will agree to potential for doing something and incorporate in their really good," said Ott Damer-on- , Lindon city administrator. he said. "It has been in discussion for Dndon Mayor Jeff Acer-soa supporter of the agreenearly 30 years, and would have the best opportunity for ment, said the commission success." would be a cooperative one 85-9- 5 MARIO RUIZDaily Herald with her son Sean Gomez, 2, and Nicole Gomez, six months, at West Side Elementary in Springville on Thursday. Nebo School District is hosting the Cradled In Literacy program to help promote parents reading to their children. Erica Gomez reads Literacy Continued from D3 parents had a chance to get dressed up and act out a story about superhero kids to the class of 15 parents. "Sometimes a few of us teachers wish we could teach parents the importance of reading to their children before they ever left the hospital," Menlove said. A 1999 study by the National Research Council said children who know about language and literacy before they start school will be better prepared for life. Dance Continued from Dl Arlene and Chuck Chandler drive all the way down from Heber every week they're not sick with pneumonia. They even book a $72 hotel room so they can dance as late as they want. "We still come Huntsman gave parents examples of bad reading techniques, such as skipping pages, not pointing to the words and using uninterested tones. Parents were then able to talk with each other about techniques they use. "You just have to make it reading time, make it consistent," said Char Jensen, a mother of four from Springville. Jensen said she came to the class hoping to get ideas to get her children more excited about reading. Luckily, she sat next to Amy Douglas, who said her children love to read, and was full of advice. down here to dance because we like to dance," said Arlene. "It's like a family reunion every time you go on Tuesday night," she says about the friends she and Chuck have made over the years at the dance. Milton and Rosaleen DeGering of Orem were married four years "You just have to make it enjoyable and memorable," Douglas said. "Use expression, son loves that." my Parents come to the class for different reasons, rang-- . ing from reading questions to just wanting to help prepare their children for school. According to Menlove, there are some parents who register for the class each time it's taught they have tweaked it to meet the district's needs. Similar classes are taught in Payson, Spanish Fork and Santaquin, Huntsman said. Menlove said she's taught the class for 10 years, and said the best part is seeing the parents interact with their children. She said even if you missed the first week, you can still come for the rest of the classes. To register or learn more, call Raquel Shepherd at wanting more answers and suggestions. "It gives them a chance to practice and come back to get more help," she said. Menlove and Huntsman get the curriculum for the program from the state, and said 354-741- I Brooke Barker can be reached at or bbarker(9 heraldextra.com. 344-255- 9 ago because of dancing. One of Rosaleen's friends invited her to the Orem dance! "I had never danced before," said Rosaleen. Milton, however, had been dancing most of his life, learning at 13 when four neighborhood girls would come over and teach him and his sisters. Well, they met and were married and have been danc ing every Tuesday and every Saturday since. "If you can walk you can dance," said Rosaleen, who had to learn to dance in order to keep up with Milton, who even at 92 still moves around pretty good, he says. He'll stop dancing the day before his funeral, claims Thirty years wiser . now it's time to get smart about Medicare. Come to a free seminar and Open Enrollment Period (PEP) is January 1 - March 31. 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