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Show AN E D I T I O N O F P R I D E & Utah Press Association ArindaGuttierez 15 91 East 3900 South Suite 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84124 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID SPANISH FORK. UTAH PERMIT NO. 2 The Spanish Fork News VOL. 2 / NO. 37 1 I O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O P E R A T E D WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 500 SPANISH FORK, UTAH Courtesy photo PRESTIGIOUS HONOR: CEO and President James Thornton and CECO Robert Workman accept the Regional Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Spanish Forkbased business receives aw re Marilyn Nielson STAFF WRITER Stefe Hardman / Spanish Fork News LOCAL VALOR: Salem resident Jeff Long received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart on Friday, Sept. 7 at a special ceremony held in his honor. SFC Long was injured last November while serving in Afghanistan with the 405th Civil Affairs Battalion. Officially retired from the military after 24 years of service, Long returned to work the following Monday as an Orem police officer, where he has worked for over 12 years. SF City Council approves sign ordinance Heather Campbell STAFF WRITER In an effort to help make information more available to residents regarding elections, the city council passed a political sign ordinance this past week, which now allows election candidates to post political signs. City officials hope that the ordinance, which is effective immediately, will serve as another way in which the city can assist in helping to get information to residents regardingupcomingelections, while still remaining neutral when it comes to the platforms and qualifications of each candidate. While the Mayor expressed excitement over the new ordinance, city officials agreed that in order to maintain equality and uniformity, the new signs should come with a few stipulations. Fore example, the ordinance states that signs may not exceed 24x18 inches, and must maintain a flat surface (no balloons, flyers etc.). The ordinance also states that there must be no more than three feet from the ground to the bottom See SF • A8 Salem City Council welcomes seventh police officer Mallory Byrnes STAFF W R I T E R There was standing room only at Salem city council meeting on Wednesday Sept. 5, as Roger Lowe became the seventh police officer on the force. "With growth we need new services, and with new services we need a police officer," said Mayor J. Lane Henderson. Officer Lowe, a longtime resident of Salem, introduced his wife, Christy, and his family. He left with applause and pats on the back. "I'm excited. He grew up here and I think he'll fit in well," said Police Chief Brad James. The Mayor signed the contract with Salem Canal Co. for pressurized irrigation after months of discussion. The irrigation water would come from Strawberry Reservoir. "It was a monumental effort and I'm very happy with it." said the Mayor. A new park with a playground will be available to the public with the approval of Derk Palfreyman's Ranch Meadows public unit See SALEM • A8 Eachyeartheintemational professional services firm Ernst and Young presents an Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The awards, which in the past have gone to CEOs of famous companies such as Google, Amazon and eBay, are very prestigious, and, according to the Ernst and Young website, arc presented to "the most successful and innovative entrepreneurial business leaders around the globe in more than 125 cities and 40 countries worldwide." This year, two men from a Spanish Fork-based businesses, Provo Craft, are regional winners in the consumer products division of the Entrepreneur of the YearAward.JamesThornton, CEO and President of Provo Craft, and Robert Workman, CECO, were presented with their award at a ceremony in June, and will travel to California for the National Finals in November. Nominations for the Entrepreneur Of The Year Award go to individuals "whose ingenuity and perseverance have created and sustained successful, growing business ventures." After receiving the nomination, Thornton and Workman went through a rigorous selection process, where they submitted an essay summarizing their company, participated in interviews with judging panels and made a videotape documenting their workplace and the business environment there. Provo Craft, and its evolution from one small retail store to an international wholesaler, distributor and manufacturer, is the kind of success story every entrepreneur dreams of. Provo Craft's head of strategic projects and events, Cathy Davis, described the company's dramatic evolution from its beginnings as a small retail store in Provo, specializing in wedding decor and other popular crafts of the day such as macrame and decorative painting. "The store was originally owned by Robert Workman's parents, and Robert was going to BYU while working at the store," said Davis. "In December of 1984. after accidentally missing one of his tests at BYU because he was so caught up in his work at the craft store, Robert realized that his heart was truly in the craft industry. So he and associates Eric Larsen and Darwin Russon bought the store from Workman's parents." "Decorative painting is actually what put Provo Craft on the map. It was our first big step into growth," said Workman. "The painting craft inspired us to begin designing and creating our own unique products." See CRAFT • A6 Call for Questions Let your voice be heard. The Spanish Fork News will be hosting a series of debates for the candidates in the general election. The debates, to be televised on SFCN, will provide an in-depth look at the candidates and their ideas on the issues facing Spanish Fork. In order to represent a broad demographic, the News is requesting interested citizens to submit questions for the candidates. Possible issues could include: management of growth, economic development, parks and recreation, etc. Please submit questions by Friday, Sept. 14 via email to editor@spforknews.com or by phone, 7944964. i |
