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Show Spanish Fork Covering what matters most WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008 • A5 Music brings the Christmas spirit Missionary Marilyn Atwood STAFF WRITER The "Encore! Chamber Musicians" presented their annual Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 10th. This year it was held in the Salem Community Center and was free to the public. These very talented young people shared their love for the holidays by performing familiar classical pieces along with some favorite Christmas music. Seeing the lighted trees on the pond added to the enjoyment of those who attended this special event. The Jr. Orchestra, under the direction of Denise Jamsa, is made up of 22 children ranging in age from 7 to 12. All of these children are taking private lessons from teachers in the area who help them prepare for the recitals and concerts they give. One of those teachers, Andrea Bailey, is assisting Denise in directing the children. They started the concert with a fuo number called "Grandfather's Clock." They also performed "The First Noel" and "Themes from the Nut- Seth R. Davis Elder Seth R. Davis, son of Cory and Heidi Davis of Spanish Fork is returning from the.Washington, Everett Mission of the LDS Church. He will speak in the Spanish Fork 6th ward, 585 North Main, on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. „ Marilyn Atwood / Spanish Fork News HONORS QUINTET: Pictured, left to right, are, Monika Bowman, Marcel Bowman, Kalee Young, Michael Sly, Katie Cloud and Laura Hatch. (Seth Hatch, not pictured) cracker." Marcel Bowman, assisted by his wife Monika, is the conductor for the Intermediate Orchestra made up of 11 students, most are Junior High school age. They played selections by Mouret, Bela Bartok and the first movement of Mozart's tras and continued study of music. What a gift to our community it is to have all of these young musicians share their outstanding talents for us to enjoy. Those who attended this concert felt the spirit of Christmas that music can bring at this special time of the year. Eine Kleine Nachtmusic. The Honors Quintet, an advanced group, is made up of high school and college students. They performed two movements from Quintet in C Major, Op. 37 by Boccherini. These are serious musicians who are also involved in other orches- Thalian Club Christmas party The Thalian club held their annual Christmas party at the Chillon on Dec. 3, 2008. There were nineteen present, Joyce Ann Harris was our hostess and greeted each member at the door. President Carol Beck extended a warm welcome to everyone. The minutes from the November meeting were read by Cleo Cox and approved by the members. All participated in the Pledge of Allegiance led by Joyce Ann Harris. Donna Measom gave the prayer and blessing on the food. Chef Sporten then served a delicious lunch. Mary Webster then read a beautiful Christmas story 'The Ten Cent Christmas Package," each member was given a small gift with ten dimes inside. Everyone then played Christmas bingo. The afternoon came to an end with Jane B Nelson and Ruth Leifson accompanist, leading the group in singing Christmas carols" ending with the Thalian song. Our next meeting will be Feb. 4, 2009 at the Chillon. Christensen: From CHRISTENSEN • A4 INTERMEDIATE: Pictured, front row, left to right, are, Benjamin Hale, Jonathan Hale, Jacob Searcy; Back row, Marcel Bowman, Maren Williams, Jocelyn Baker, Ambrynn Bowman, Taylor Stilson, Ben Hatch. (June Curtis, Savannah Stone and Jared Buhler, not pictured) Wally worked for his father at the Salem Mercantile. Following his marriage,'he spertf m~any^eaS$fc': farming and raising cattle while working various • jobs. He retired from the Utah Railway after working there many years. Wally loved his hometown of Salem where he lived his entire life. He served on the City Council and was always willing to help his neighbors. He was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings. He and Phyllis served as Provo Temple workers for six years. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 12 at fre S M e m " 9 g r ^ r d LDS Chapel. Intferftitfrit iri the Salem City Cemetery. The family would like to thank Horizon Home Health Care, especially Jane, Paige, and Bill for the special care and friendship shown to Wallace after he suffered a stroke in July of 2007. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www. walkerfamilymortuary.com Salem Adult Institute The Salem Stake Adult Institute class taught by President Leaun G. Otten will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the Saiem Stake Center Chapel. The course of study is the last half of the Doctrine and Covenants and will continue for 10 weeks. Legal JR. ORCHESTRA: Pictured, front row, left to right, are, Tiffany Nelson, Bethany Graham, Aidan Compas, Ethan Compas, Andrew Hale, Johnathan Tanner, Madeline Stone, Adrene Harding, Jaantje Bowman, Legend Carter, Sven Jamsa; Second'row: Denise Jamsa, Andrea Bailey, Anna Tanner, Joshua Hatton, David Finley, Callie Peterson, Elisabeth Oldham, Darby Thomas, Rachel Christensen, Amber Bailey, Bethany Davis, Rebecca Thompson and Isaac Oldham. Service Furnace Replacements A/C Add Ons Green Sticker Financing OAC wwwirwt QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING Hearthstone Manor Amenities • Assisted Living Level O n e and Two • Kitchenettes bryant Haatlng & Cooling Systems WHATEVER IT TAKES 798-1700 . .. •>.. • Dementia Care . .^ : : • • Large Private Rooms with 3/4 Bath P5 bY: eono DR^VBRJNEY ^w-"' - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING T{ A T T 0 R N E Y ^ " " ' A T L A W 798-8201-743 N. Main, Spanish Fork Sensationalized FLDS sound-bites have been illustrative of something I frequently V hear 1 have a case you can't lose." Trie instant I hear these words, I become skeptical -legal disputes are rardy'that simple. : • ; , y jj&TV" I, . Consider the FLOS. Now this is a black and white Issue! We either applaud the \ • heroic Texas raid for "protecting children" or we vilify Texas officials for'religious persecution" that harms children far worse than the alleged abusers. Both sides focus 1 -.onjiie children. Some argue that raising children in a polygamist home is abuse per. se; infers argue that en masse separation of toddlersfcom their families is abusive, and violates the constitutional rights of the children. The ACLU has questioned, . . Texas'metjiods of taking small children away from their parents and siblings with'/ .zero proof of abuse to justify individual separation. Texas counters that FLDS'lack of * cooperation forced this result upon the Texas government - this is the only and best answer. Texas CPS agencies have been underfirefrom before the raid for disallowing _ Investigation Into abuses perpetrated in foster homes where FLDS children are povrbeing placed. Texas daims FLDS members continue to avoid dialogue.'Others •-, Jdalmthat Texas avoids dialogue with more experienced Utah and Arizona officials. Attorneys General from'Utah and Arizona reiterated at last nights polygamy town hall meeting that previous FLDS raids were a mistake, While intending to prosecute criminal activity, these raids resulted in a culture of government distrust that prevented reporting abuses - it magnified the problem. Is this still black and white? While simpler, your case Is probably not black and white either - every dispute has. ; complications. For more Information, call Drew at 801-798-8201. • Local Telephone Service Included • Cable Telvision 1424 South 1700 East Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 • SPANISH FORK NEWS 798-1500 Locally owned and operated. |