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Show - THE DULY 1'agi A8 HF.KALD, Proo. I tah, Friday. Octotur By LAUREL BRADY is running for a seat on the council because he feels the city is at a critical turning point in its develop Special to The Daily Herald M, I. "And" Anderson is running for the Spanish Fork City Council because he "v ants to give the citizens ot an the city opportunity to pick from a variety of candidates with dif- ment. "We need city council that is dedicated to not only solving the immedi- ate plan should in be handled without forgetting the small businessmen in these communities. am a positive supporter of growth and feci that small businesses are critical to that grow th in any community." Life-lon- a resident Matt Barber Ulah County residents who B E jl 1 7':) j f V I1 fir i Bartholomew is concerned high utility costs, animal control, city hiring procedures, a rise in vandalism and crime, and the problems created by "drag-cin- " Main Street. about 1-- traffic 15 goes on for President Clinton's signature. "I am extremely pleased that w e were able to secure this money for the Advanced Traffic Management System for the Salt Lake urbanized area." Bennett said. The ITS project, which will be vital in mitigating current traffic congestion and facilitating traffic flow as reconstruction of begins, consists of an operations center that will house computer join Fork's Spanish Swenson particular areas of concern including water needs, adult and youth recreation, Sherman E. Huff and growth con trol. Huff feels the city should develop an additional water source and pay more attention to recreation programs and facilities. He believes both residential and economic growth need to be addressed by the council. "My main focus will be to represent the opinion and feelings of the citizens." he said. Spanish Fork City Council incumbent Clyde A. Swenson has been extensively involved in revising the city's General Plan and wants to serve another term to complete the work he has started. He said he will continue to focus on the plan as he helps manage growth and works to give quality service to the community. "We are a happy city, a safe city, a progressive city, a financially sound city, and a clean city. We have created a good climate for business and industry which affords employment for our citiI "Spanish Fork, The Home of and Pride Progress." "I love this community and of Fork. A native Spanish City Council to bring representation supporting his zens. the year, Utah history teacher of the year and he received the U.S. Office of Education Aw ard of Merit, and Spanish Fork Jaycees DSA awards. , Leifson created the slogan. top in many areas that make living in a small city a pleasant experience," he said. "I can spend the time to be where 1 need to be, when I need to be there to take care of city think our citv is richt at the gradu- ated in accountfrom ing Brigham Young Clyde A. Swenson University and holds an advanced degree in business from New York University. He has worked in city administration, at U.S. Steel, J. C. Penney Co., and was a partner with his tw in brother in a cattle and fanning business. He has served as a school board member and on the Institutional Council at Snow College, was chairman of Utah County Council of Governments, president of Utah State Treasurer's Association and a member of the Rotary Club, Jayeees, March of Dimes and United Way. He is a veteran of World War II, having served as an Army paratrooper in the South Pacific and in the Philippines. Former city councilrrian Jack W. Leifson recently retired after 36 years with the Nebo School District working as a teacher, grant writer, foundation specialist and public relations specialist. Leifson is a member of the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post 68. He is treasurer of the Utah County Centennial Board and has been recognized as Utah teacher of the year, Utah marketing teacher of 500 books Intermountain Health Care's Utah County employees have added almost 500 stories to the Orem Public Library book rollec-tio- n. Anton Garrity. IHC spokesman, said employees at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Prov o. Orem Community Hospital and American Fork Hospital donated tra- dition of community service Jack W. Laifoon bv citizens. Recreational program volunteers are examples of that sense of community concern." Like others. Leifson recognizes the city's rapid growth as a challenge. "We must carefully address grow th by prov iding adequate public safety, public works and utility services. Open communication between citizens and city officials will be required to achieve equitable resolution of our concerns," he said. Leifson said he is conservative, and believes government should be nonintrusive and only involved in areas that are necessary, such, as public safety, zoning and planning, and public services. He said there is a cost for public-serviceand "we must be wise m using limited public funds." With more 16 years experience in government, and through cooperation and open discussion, Leifton hopes to resolve the city's horjest concerns and help manage future growth. Leifson graduated from BYU and holds a master's degree from Utah State University. donate books to library IHC employees By DONALD W. MEYERS ' The Daily Herald commend its for the children's library. The hospital corporation also donated S2.000 for the purchase of health-relate- d literature for the city library. Garrity said the idea for the book drive came from the Orem Community Relations Council, a body which serves as an extension of IHC's governing board. Orem Mayor Stella Welsh, also a council member, mentioned the library had need of additional books. The library recently set a record of circulating more than 5.000 v olumes in one day. The council approached the employee's council for the three Utah hospitals with the library's situation. Within two weeks, the employees collected between 400 and 500 books for the Orem library. functions. I f "I feel that the nust critical issue facing the city at this time is residential and commercial growth and the impact it has on the city as a whole. Also, I am concerned about the city budget and how our money is being spent," she said. Sherman E. Huff wants to systems, communication terminals, workstations and dispatching fA f h) k p. r': t L I As Ricky Robertson - i .1 Its like they turned everything up a notch. J Lj ft Ml p i in the past. I V Linda Bartholomew under-re- p resented Ji E fL r j Ah) A '; been computer-base- d ED Eh & Szl viding representation for the southeast area of the city, which she believes has system JiiU ,5 iJ jfjj in creat- City Council in the hope of pro- long-rang- joint-hous- participating is running for Fork Spanish system that evaluates traffic flows and responds by regulating stop lights on freeway arteries. e Bennett said his goal is to obtain authorization to rebuild but he said the current ITS authorization will help commuters now and will remain an important part of the eventual reconstruction project to ease congestion at construction time. Final approval from the floors of both houses is expected before it Sen. Bob Bennett has helped secure SI 2 million to ease traffic congestion on through Salt Lake City. The Utah senator announced e this week thai a conference completed action on the Department of Transportation funding bill for fiscal year 1996. According to Bennett, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee which approved the fundiii!:. the measure contains SIO is ing a new general plan for the city by attending the Planning and Zoning meetings held each month. He feels this is the area that will shape the future of the town in every aspect from recreation to public safety. Linda Bartholomew feels it is time et to involved in city government and intelligent Transportation System, a i E Itf Barber ease million toward a light-ra- ii and S2 million for the trav el to Salt Lake City may eventually benefit from new federal 'onev for Interstate i 5. pHOME FURNISHINC served on the Fiesta Day s Committee for four y ears. He is a member of the Spanish Fork Ambulance Department where he oversees budget review and supply requisition. place defining exactly 12 miliion to help and Golf Classic, Scholarship where, what kind and how much grow th Spanish Fork should experience. He proposes the city spend the time now to formulate a good plan so it doesn't hae to spend valuable time going back correcting things that were overlooked. He said the city must review annually each area in the plan to make sure it is up to date so growth can be managed properly. Barber wants to create a special service district in the downtown that makes it easier for businesses and specialty shops to succeed. He would like to see incentives offered to business owners to beautify the rear of their businesses to invite parking and entrances there, bringing more patrons to the downtown. He hopes attracting and keeping a variety of businesses will create an environment that allows people to park and spend time shopping on Main Street, maintaining the look and feel of the city's downtown area. He said he has worked since he Utah is the this growth problems, effect the future Matt Barber of our commu he said. nity," Barber said the city's 8 percent growth rale last year makes it critical for the city to have its master challenge of growth. "I feel competitions. In addition to his work at Western States Insurance, he has been active in the community, serving as an adviser to the first youth council in the city. He was part of the original organizing committee for the Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce and Rotary those solutions will positively responsibilities of its members in accordance with the needs and desires of the citizens, fie notes one of the critical issues facing Spanish fork and almost all comin northern resource management but has the foresight to see that Anderson and five other candidates, are campaigning for "Andy" Anderson three seats on the City Council. Anderson continued: "I am a businessman, and feel this would be a balance with the backgrounds of other councilmen who have been educators. Also, many council candidate have little time to dedicate to the position. I fee! now have personal time available for service to the city and its citizens." Me saiii his initial efforts would be focused on upgrading the efficiency ot the norma! operating business of the council and the munities as 10 y ears old. He attended Utah Valley State College, placing in the top 10 nationally in human w a back- fering grounds." 27, IW5 ; ' says of the brand new Saturns'What s not to like?" They 111 froi 11 have more passenger j" room. The exterior is I : t kf'f c vi.i.y v,. it ,1 - $.1 1 t f , - - VP 1 1 r j more aerodynamic. Even the seatbelts adjust more easily. A J J1-- - i-- 1 are a few things Tmessaeammtm JUiniiiMfi im that we didn't change: They're still a pleasure to own and, from all reports, still real fun to drive. Oh, and our cupholders. 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