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Show -N E W S- Covering what matters most Spanish Fork WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007 • 15 Salem adds events: It's why we send out the calendars for free." Henderson also assured booked. that the city does not go into "It was booked too far in debt for Pondtown Christmas, advance to get it this year, but nor has the city had to solicit we've already reserved it for sponsors. next year," he said. "People have come to Clyde Bradford has us," Henderson said. "They a private business at the donate money, materials or pond during Pondtown services in kind." Christmas. He offers horseA few years ago there drawn carriage rides that are was a lock box for donations becoming more and more where people who visited popular. the site could donate, but Henderson said Brent last year they didn't bother Hanks, in conjunction to put it up. Henderson said with former Mayor Randy it didn't bring in enough Brailsford, first conceived to make a difference, and the idea for Pondtown they don't need it since the Christmas. There was no sponsors cover the cost. money in the budget, so All the donors are listed on they got together with a huge signs at the end and at landscapes Clark Gomez, the beginning of Pondtown who helped them work out Christmas. the wire tree skeletons, Brailsford, who set up the using the same water proof sponsorships, said he hopes wiring that is used in that people will thank these fountains. Now that Hanks sponsors and support their is on the city council, he is businesses. over the project every year. "Their generosity is what City crews go out in boats to makes this great tradition set the trees and other rafts possible," he said. out prior to Thanksgiving, Henderson said that and the lighting ceremony every year more people visit usually takes place the day Pondtown Christmas, but after. there's no way to monitor While Pondtown just how many come. Hanks Christmas is a favorite estimates it in the thousands. holiday visiting place for Many bus companies call the residents, it is one of the few city offices every year to find things that is free for families out specifics so they can bring and friends to gather and tour groups to visit. share. Henderson said the Pondtown Christmas is goal of the city is to keep it open throughout the entire free. Pondtown Christmas holiday season, beginning is funded by corporate and with its kick-off after private sponsors. Thanksgiving. This year the "That's the neat thing ceremony included children about Salem," Henderson singing from all three of the said, "that the people are Salem Elementary schools, willing to donate and give as well as a visit from Santa to better the community. As Claus. The lights will stay on a city, we don't believe we every evening until Jan. 2, need to charge for everything. 2007. From SALEM • 14 Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News COMING TO TOWN: Above, Salem CouciImember Brent Hanks welcomes Santa Claus to the Pondtown Christmas lighting ceremony. Right, a choir made up of children from Salem, Foothills and Mt. Loafer Elementary Schools, braved the cold to perform for the crowd in attendance. ^^;> tfc Peace... joy... hope... health... happiness... harmony... Who says you can't have it all? For all you have given us this past year, we are deeply grateful. Thanks, everyone! RICK B. AINGE Certified Public Accountant 51 East 800 North, Spanish Fork • 798-3539 |