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Show Utah Press Association Tear Sheets 1521 East 3900 South Suite 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84124 AN E D I T I O N O F PRIDE , PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID SPANISH FORK, UTAH PERMIT NO. 2 & The Spanish Fork News J L L VOL. 3 / NO. 2 O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O WEDNESDAY, P E R A JANUARY T E D9, 2008 500 SPANISH FORK, UTAH honored Steve Hardman / Spanish Fork News Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News EXTRA TIP: Advertising Director Dana Robinson shakes hands with Aven Richmond, owner/manager of Beehive Health Essentials, who will be contributing a weekly tip. EXTRA MILE: Two local soldiers were among those honored for going the extra mile for their country on Saturday, Jan. 5. Pictured above are Major Dallen Christensen and his family, clockwise from the left, Leslie, Carson, Garrett, Tyler and Cassidy. Pictured, right, Command Sgt. Major Steven Stone of Benjamin addresses the audience. News launches Local veterans receive Freedom Salute Award tips of the week Marilyn Nielson STAFF WRITER Beginning Jan. 16, The Spanish Fork News will be introducing a new feature: weekly tips and information from various community experts. The topics will include information on insurance, provided by Western States Insurance; automotive facts, provided by Dickerson Automotive; and health and nutrition advice, provided by Beehive Health Essentials. Dana Robinson, advertising director for the See TIPS- 12 The award consists of a The Utah National Guard's I Corps commemorative flag and case, a Defender Artillery' held a Freedom-Salute Ceremony for its Operation Enduring of Freedom certificate, lapel pins and Freedom veterans Saturday, Jan. 5, at a commemorative coin. Employers of 1 p.m. at Lehi High School. Two local Soldiers were also recognized at the soldiers, Major Dallen Christensen ceremony and received an Employer of Spanish Fork, and Command Sgt. Freedom Medal and lapel pin. Major Steven Stone from Benjamin Under the leadership of Orem were among the 100 Soldiers received resident Col. Jerry Acton and Command the "Freedom Salute Award" to publicly Sgt. Maj. Steven Stone, I Corps acknowledge their service in support Artillery Soldiers provided training and of Operation Iraqi Freedom from June mentoring to Afghan National Army 2006 to August 2007. troops to prepare them to assume the Courtesy photo LIFESAVERS: Spanish Fork police officers and EMTs saved Diane Woolford's life using the AutoPulse System. mission of securing their own country. Brigadier General Michael Liechty, I Corp Commander gave a tribute to the soldiers. "This country owes you a lot," he said. "It owes you appreciation for your efforts and sacrifice." He also talked about how far the US has come in showing support to the the soldiers compared to previous engagements. "You soldiers have been tried, tested, and proven to be true," Liechty said. Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News SIGN OF GROWTH: Along with the rest of the county, the Utah County Jail is expanding. When the expansion is completed, the facility will accommodate 400 more inmates. Local EMTs raising funds Jail expansion underway On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 Spanish Fork Police Officers Gordon and Harward were called to a scene that would result in their receiving The Life Saving Award at the Spanish Fork City Council Meeting. The officers were later featured on the Channel 5 Eyewitness News and recognized for their quick response. That quick response resulted in their ability to restart the heart of Spanish Fork resident, Diane Wool ford. Shortly after Officers Gordon and Harward arrived on the scene, EMTs Andie Gardiner, Mike Graham, Mario Chappie and Colby Ellsworth responded to the V call. Within just a few short minutes, the Spanish Fork Ambulance Crew members were in action at the Woolford residence. As the EMTs left the Fire Station, they grabbed a new piece of equipment and took it with them as they responded to the call. The equipment called an AutoPulse System — ultimately saved Diane's life with its ability to apply chest compressions, which push blood through the body and provide much needed oxygen to the brain. Diane had gone into full cardiac arrest and has these officers, the EMTs and the AutoPulse System to thank for her life. The AutoPulse System was purchased by Spanish Fork City just a few weeks before this incident and had never been used on a call. Without it, Diane would likely not have been resuscitated. Now, she is attempting to raise $15,000 to purchase another AutoPulse System so that two of the three city ambulances will be well-equipped. An account has been set up at the Spanish Fork Branch of Central Bank for the purpose of collecting money to buy a second AutoPulse. To participate in this purchase, which will benefit all Spanish Fork residents, donate at One North Main, Spanish Fork. For further information call Diane at 798-7481. f Lindsay B. Wolsey STAFF WRITER When the population grows, certain things are inevitable: tax bases increase, school districts build new schools, and the jail reaches capacity. Because Utah County is the largest county in the state, it is time for the county jail to expand. Currently, the County Jail can hold about 800 inmates. After the expansion is completed, the jail will be able to hold close to 1,200 inmates. According to Captain John Carlson, the new area of the jail will be ready for occupancy in July of 2008. "A lot of remodeling has to be done on the existing core facilities," Carlson said, "such as the laundry facilities, dining room, and booking area. We need to be able to handle more people." Carlson said that most of the support staff have already been hired. "We will be hiring more deputies, and we will need people to work in the housing area. We do a lot of recruiting at job fairs, and we also advertise in the paper. We want the biggest pool of applicants we can get as we want to hire the most qualified candidates." Carlson said. If you are interested in employment at the County Jail, contact the Utah County Personnel Office at 851-8158, or check the listings on the web-site at www.utahcountyonline.org. The County Jail does not plan to change existing security protocols. "When there is a problem, then we address changes," Carlson said. "If things are working fine, we don't change them. I think we've been a good neighbor to the community. We're going to keep doing what we've been doing, just with bigger numbers." In addition to the additional housing being added a,t the County Jail, plans are in place See JAIL • 12 |