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Show N E W S A8 • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 Spanish Fork Show of Support: close-knit group. In fact, Fork. Ever since co-workers brother and sister both work learned Curtis needed a for Klune Industries in kidney transplant, staff and but that's down the road,'" Spanish Fork. Barney said customers alike Jiave rallied Barney said, "I always knew that Klune has been amazing around the Barneys. there was a possibility, but during this ordeal. Barney One of Tekoa's coit's still unsettling to be told has been unable to work for workers at the I Dunno Diner, you need a transplant." the past few months, and Vanese Miller, is heading up One day, Barney got will face some more time off fundraising efforts. really dizzy. His wife took for recovery. "When I realized that him to the doctor, and they Tekoa was putting in for as "They are keeping my discovered he had extremely job for me, and keeping my many hours as she could high blood pressure, benefits going. They've been work, because they were which was caused by the in danger of losing thenglomerulonephritis. Even house, I decided we had to though they knew there was do something to help out," a possibility of his kidneys "I always Miller said. failing, it still came as After discussing options knew it was quite a shock when he was with the manager of the a possibility, sent to the transplant clinic diner, Miller put fuhdraising at the University of Utah plans into action. but it's still hospital. Barney was given "We're selling our $20 unsettling to be two options — dialysis or a gift certificates for $12, and kidney transplant. told you need a our $5 gift certificates for Barney's sister, Robyn $3." Miller explained "Our transplant." Fillmore, had no hesitation regulars have been fantastic. when she heard Barney — Curtis Barney Most of them have donated needed a kidney. money." "I just wanted to get this All proceeds from the show on the road," she said. gift certificate sales through "Curtis has a young family, awesome," Barney said. Nov. 16 will go directly to Fillmore added, "It's the Barneys. In addition to and his kids need him." Most patients who need a amazing that they would the gift certificates, Miller kidney are put on a waiting hold both of our jobs for us. is also hoping to get local list, where they may wait Not all companies would do businesses to donate goods years for a matching kidney. that." and services for a silent And it's not just auction. According to the Utah Donor of Klune Registry, 16 people die each management The I Dunno Diner day while waiting for a life- Industries supporting Barney hopes to raise $2,500 for the saving organ transplant. through this time. Fellow Barneys. Miller is optimistic Fortunately for Barney, both co-workers have donated about reaching their goal. of his older sisters were vacation time to Barney, to "Currently we've raised tested, and surprisingly, each help with the three months around $1,800," she said. he has been unable to work. "We have a week left to go, was a match. "I'm so grateful to so I think we'll make it." "It's really unusual to have two matches in a family," everyone." Barney said. If you would like to help Fillmore said. "Both of us "They're amazing." this local family, a transplant wanted to donate a kidney, Barney and his wife, account for Curtis Barney and we'd argue about who Tekoa have been married for has been set-up in his name was going to do it." four years. They have a four- at Wells Fargo Bank. For In the end, the transplant year old daughter and a two- more information on organ donation, or to register as clinic decided which sister year old son. would be the donor. Tekoa is a server at the. an organ donor, visit www. The Barney family is a I Dunno Diner in Spanish yesutah.org. From BARNEY • A l YOU'RE INVITED TO 14TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS KICK0FF SALE MONDAY, NOV. 1 9 , 2 0 0 7 1-8 P.M. EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS ON SALE! Covering what matters most Salem winners: From SALEM • A l She was pleasantly surprised and excited when she saw the results of the election, and she is anxious to get to work. Durrant said her first priorities as she takes offiice will be to finish up some projects that have already been started. The council was working on several important issues, but there are two specifically that are at the forefront right now. "We've been working on the upgrade of the Mt. Loafer substation, and I want to make sure that gets completed as planned,'* said Durrant. "That is probably the first priority for me right now." The other issue that will be a top priority is the expansion of the library. "We're in the final stages of ttie library expansion right now," Durrant said. "We've been working on getting state certified for about four years now, and that process is almost finished." State certification means, among other things, that the library will be able to participate in the inter-library loan system, dramatically expanding the number of books available t6 library patrons. "This is something that has really been needed, so I'm excited to see it getting close to completion," Durrant said. Todd Gordon Todd Gordon would like to thank the citizens of Salem, everyone who voted, and all the people who helped him with his campaign. He said he had so much help with making signs, putting them out, etc., that he hardly had to do any work himself! Gordon's first priority in office is to see a better use of the citizens' money. Having been involved with city management for many years, he said he has seen a lot of areas where there are resources wasted, and he is anxious to start working on eliminating that waste so that the money can be used more efficiently. Another priority for Gordon is to begin encouraging more commercial development and making Salem more appealing to businesses. "I want to help manage the growth and make sure each type of development goes where it should," said Gordon. "When we get more businesses here, it will give us a bigger tax base so there's not as much burden on individual citizens to shoulder the whole tax load." Gordon also plans to help the Recreation Department get the funding and staffing it needs to accommodate all the growth. "The Recreation Department is really understaffed, and I want to see them get the help they need so that they can meet the needs of the growing number of kids in the area," Gordon said. Incumbent Terry Ficklin was re-elected to another term on the City Council. Ficklin was unavailable for comment. Woodland Hills winners: nity to continue to serve on the Woodland Hills City Council. "It is an honor to be electprocess and with the results." ed. I feel a deep sense of reHe said he is looking for- sponsibility to the residents ward to serving. of our good community, and "We had an active cam- want them to know that I will paign with talented can- do my best to help our city didates and an impressive prosper," he said. turnout, especially considerJohnson said he plans to ing that this year no national work on several important isor state candidates were on sues. the ballot. I think the voters "First, I would like to see clearly want better services the new council take some from their elected officials," time to review the general he said. plan in a very open way with , Fisher said that along with input from the community," his excitement, are "ardent he said. feelings of responsibility." He said that over the next He said he is fully com- four years Woodland Hills will mitted to effectively serving face several decisions that will the residents. require a clear understanding "No one city council per- of the what Woodland Hills son can effect much change, will ultimately become. but with the dedicated effort Secondly, Johnson said he of the other city council mem- is committed to establishing bers, mayor and residents, I a long-range plan for upgradam confident we will make ing and maintaining the city's good progress in continuing infrastructure, along with an to make our city a wonderful achievable financial plan. . place to live," he said. Johnson said he will conFisher said his first goal, tinue to generate opportunities beyond getting oriented and to strengthen the sense of comorganized, is to "drive an ef- munity in Woodland Hills. fort to develop a master plan "Our city is filled with for the city." generous residents willing to Fisher said that in his view, share their time, ideas and talWoodland Hills urgently needs ents to bless the lives of othto accomplish a few things. ers," he said. "I promise not First, to restore the water to forget that it's the people system, and roads to proper that make a community great. working order, make overdue I will do everything possible improvements, and institute to empower residents to make preventative maintenance; a difference in their commusecondly, he said, is the need nity. ... This is an exciting to reduce the risk of loss from time for our community, and I hazards such as wild land fires am confident that as we work and avalanches; andfinally,he together Woodland Hills will said, they need to strengthen continue to be a great place to the city's finances. live." From WH • Al Jerry Johnson Jerry Johnson said he is delighted to have the opportu- Steve Carter Steve Carter said he is really happy with the way the election turned out. "I appreciate the confidence a lot of the voters showed in me, and I hope a year from now they'll be glad they voted for me," he said. Carter said that the first thing that needs attention in Woodland Hills is to increase the levels of "complete communication" between the residents and the city officials. He feels it's important to update and expand the city's general plan. Carter said that there are three major issues facing Woodland Hills, that he as a city council member will focus on: bringing in money, maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure, and public safety. On thefinancialfront,Carter said main thing he sees that will increase revenue is to bring in more occupied homes. "When you stand back and look at it, the biggest problem facing Woodland Hills is that there are not enough homes to support the existing infrastructure," he said. Carter said that right now there are existing subdivisions with lots that already have water and streets connected into the city that will more than double the existing homes. Carter said the city needs to work on the water system, to give it "consistent upkeep," in regard to the meters,1 the pipes and the pressurized release valves that maintain water pressure for the city. Fire safety is another concern for the residents of Woodland Hills. "It's a constant concern. We need to look seriously at expanding our fire-fighting and prevention capabilities," he said. SF winners: From SF • A l 160 NORTH MAIN STREET SPANISH FORK 801-798-6368 SILVER, BIG STAR, CINCH, CRUEL GIRL, WRANGLER, 20X, MISS MEtJUSTIN,RESISTOLfARIAT,STETSON;CACTUS,CLASSIC, ttARTIN,MCCALL,T0DSL0NEANDM0REl SORRY, NO LAYAWAYS, GIFT WRAPPING, HOLDS, OR RAIN CHECKS DURING THE SALE. DOORS WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 1P.M. ON SALE DAY. seat on Spanish Fork's City Council. "It was neat to be there and see the numbers go in my favor," Davis said. When asked how he felt about his win, Davis said, "Humbling is the only word that comes to mind. It was a humbling experience and an honor to know that people trusted in me so much." "Now," he said, "I have to ensure that trust, and make sure I earn it." Davis said he talked to his wife about running for city council and he was happy to have had her full support and the support of his family, but he also wanted to thank the entire community, u Pe6pk,chosje a great and wonderful council," he said, "and I think the people I'm working with will do a lot for the City of Spanish Fork." As for his top priorities, Davis said safety is a big concern for him. He wants to make sure children have sidewalks to walk on, and that buildings and subdivisions are up to all city standards. "I want to make sure retail stores are done properly and developers do what they promised to do," Davis said. "One thing I really want to push forward with is in working with UDOT on Main Street and the road coming off onto Highway 6." This, he said, will be a main factor for retail development. "A lot of people have called me a good oV boy," he said, "because I am a native of Spanish Fork." But he said, "I want people to know that I welcome new people with open arms and just hope that they love Spanish Fork as much as I do." - Davis said, "I just want this city to be a beautiful and safe town with that smalltown atmosphere that we've always had." Rod Dart When asked how he feels about being elected, councilelect Rod Dart said, "Well, I'm honored to have won, and I appreciate everyone's support. I'm excited to get things going." Dart said he would like to thank everyone who supported him which included both SeeSF»A10 i |