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Show - N E W S - Spanish Fork WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008 • A8 Covering what matters most Huck Finn Day STEPPING INTO MARK TWAIN: Saturday June 7, marked the thirtieth annual Huck finn Day at Canyon View Park. Huck Finns and Becky Thatchers of all ages gathered to fish. Moose bars, donuts, shirts, and gift cards were given for caught fish. Pictured back row, left to right, is Brady Dansie, Lindsey Dansie, Christopher Swenson, Jack Swenson, and Kade Swenson. Jack organized Huck Finn Day 30 years ago and has run it every first Saturday of June since. Mallory Byrnes / Spanish Fork News CATCH A WHOPPER: Jaden Lon Sanchez won a bike for catching the biggest fish at 14 oz. GETTIN DOWN: Children of ail ages were able to participate in Huck Finn Days and have a great time. Fishing rods were given to the best Huck and Becky costumes. Honored citizens: Salem budget: Fitzgerald, Clara Lee Clark, Cathy Caras, Carol Hansen, Lucille Argyle, Lottie AnMother of the Year award derson, and Kathryn Hickwas started and continued man; Citizens of the Year, until the mid 1990's when this was changed to Citi- Walt Stewart, Bernell Anzen of the Year in order to derson, Rex Hickman, Clair be more inclusive of all the Anderson, Ned Hansen, Blair Olsen, Tom Richardcitizens of Benjamin. son, and Kathleen Olsen. Through the years a numMissing from the group ber of those chosen have moved or passed away, in- were Marion Wride, Hal cluding, unfortunately, last Johnson, and Jim Moon. year's Citizen, Lynn Rich- These people are only repardson. His wife, Verla, and resentative of the many fine their family are in charge citizens of Benjamin who of gathering the letters of have given much to their nomination and preparing community. Everyone is invited to to announce the 2008 citijoin in the celebration of zen . Recently, former Mothers and Citizens of the Year the heritage of Benjamin. gathered together for a pic- Those attending are invited ture and to anticipate who to bring lawn chairs or blanwill join their ranks on June kets, a potluck dish, and 12. These included Mothers plan to spent the evening of the Year, Bernice Wof- renewing old friendships finden, Ruth Stewart, Irene and making new ones. From BENJAMIN • A l the center, suggested a rate increase for citizens from $300 a day to $400 and non-residents from $600 to $800. also need to be bought and moved Hanks explained the illegal usage of by SDSC at an estimate of $175,000, alcohol, usage at times not allowed but needed an assurance of annexa- in the contract, and residents renting tion by the city before paying. Sel- the building for non-residents. man has agreed to pay for water and "I think everyone should pay the sewer hook-ups for the Sabins at an same if they want to use the buildestimate of $5,500, but not to ex- ing," he said. ceed $7,500. "I still want to make it affordable "All parties are working togeth- for those who want to use it and I er," said Henderson, "This is what I think Brent's decision is within realike to see." son," said Henderson. Directly south and east to the SeiCitizen Reed Nelson raised the man property at approximately 1500 issue that Salem citizens paid for it South 500 East is 15.7 acres belonging to Karl Francis. Robert Nelson to be built and that the rate shouldn't owns an island of land that was an- be raised for them. Council member nexed but not legally approved by Terry Ficklin proposed altering the the Francis property, and must reach contract to make renting for out of an agreement before the annexation towners by citizens illegal and stricter punishment for violation. takes place. "My feeling is that we should The cost to rent the Community Center will be changing. Council solve the problem by better utilizamember Brent Hanks, in charge of tion of the contracts," said Ficklin, From SALEM BUDGET • A l "We've been too gracious, we've been too kind, but we don't want to offend people." The Community Center rates will be decided at the next council meeting after the council has time to amend the contract. "I'd like to look at the contract and beef it up and still give the benefits to the citizens," said Ficklin. Council member Todd Gordon was thanked by the Mayor and Council for his work on the Memorial Day program. He was also thanked for his foresight in the purchase of the fire truck, which kept the fire department rating good and insurance rates down for everyone. The sink hole on the Canal Road was caused by a break in a pressurized irrigation line that may have been sitting empty for many years. It can't be fixed until the hole settles. Until then, citizens are cautioned to be careful. Shepherd's CARPET & FURNITURE 801-798-8777 77 East Industrial Park Drive, Spanish Fork savmas FROM MAY 23 THRU JULY 7 Hot looks. Even hotter te(iumm«e |