After 32 years as the director of the Springville Museum of Art, Dr. Vern G. Swanson will retire this summer due to health issues. His

retirement will become effective during August, 2012.Swanson will volunteer his knowledge and expertise by

serving as Director Emeritus and a member of the Museum Board of Trustees. Both positions will allow Swanson to continue to contribute his vast experience, ability and passion to the museum.

“I am excited to maintain my relationship with the artists, patrons, art professionals and staff who have filled my life with joy,” Swanson said. “I

expect to be around for many years helping the museum fulfill its mission of service to the community.”

Swanson’s vast knowledge and commitment to excellence have contributed immeasurably to the museum during the past 30-plus years, but many do not realize the countless ways he has worked behind the scenes on behalf of the museum, Springville residents and Utah art, said Jay Knight, president of the Springville Museum of Art Board of Trustees.

“I am excited to maintain my relationship with the artists, patrons, art professionals and staff who have filled my life with joy,” Swanson said. “I expect to be around for many years helping the museum fulfill its mission of service to the community.”

Swanson’s vast knowledge and commitment to excellence have contributed immeasurably to the museum during the past 30-plus years, but many do not realize the countless ways he has worked behind the scenes on behalf of the museum, Springville residents and Utah art, said Jay Knight, president of the Springville Museum of Art Board of Trustees.

“Vern Swanson is Springville’s secret treasure. Very few citizens are aware of what he has contributed to our community. The hours and personal sacrifices he’s made on our behalf, not to mention the countless monetary contributions he’s made to enrich our lives, have certainly gone, for the most part, unnoticed. But he wouldn’t have it any other way,” Knight said. “Vern’s commitment and passion for quality and excellence have set a standard all of us should strive for. We cannot begin to measure his impacts to the city of Springville and how much he has enhanced the entire community.”

Swanson first visited what was then called the Springville Art Gallery in August of 1964 as an incoming freshman football player at Brigham Young University. Sixteen years later in August of 1980, Swanson fulfilled his ambition of becoming the Director of the Springville Museum of Art.

During his tenure at the museum he, with the help of many donors, staff and volunteers, worked to eventually double the size of the museum’s building and triple the size of its staff and budget.

His most enduring legacy coincides with his greatest passion: the art. During his time at the museum he quadrupled the museum’s collection and increased its quality immeasurably.

Swanson believes that his most important contribution has been having the museum continue as a nourishing part of the lives and careers of living Utah artists. “They are the ones in the trenches, putting themselves emotionally and financially on the line every day,” he said.

City CalendarAug 2 4 PM Airport Board, Civic Center Multipurpose RmAug 7 5:15 PM City Council (Work Session) 7:00 PM City CouncilAug 8 6:30 AM Power Board Whitehead Meeting RmAug 9 7:00 PM Library Board Library Conference RmAug 14 6:30 AM Water Board Conference Rm #217 5:15 PM City Council (Work Session) Civic Center Multipurpose Rm 6:30 PM Planning Commission (Work Session) 7:00 PM Planning CommissionAug 16 6:30 AM ASAP Committee Executive Conference Rm 5:30 PM Emergency Preparedness Committee, Public Safety Meeting RmAug 21 5:15 PM City Council (Work Session) 7:00 PM City CouncilAug 23 6:30 PM Parks & Recreation Community Services BldgAug 28 6 PM Planning CommissionSep 3 Labor Day, City Offices ClosedMeetings are held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 110 South Main, unless other-wise indicated. For more information contact 489-2700. Agendas and minutes are avail-able on the City website at www.springville.org/agendasminutes/

IN THIS ISSUEHeadline Picture - Springville CERT volunteer (See article on page 2 for more information) 1Mayor’s Message 1City Meeting Schedule 1City-Wide Mock Disaster Planned 2Host a Block Party! 2Building Division Open House 2Aeroplanes, Trains & Automobiles 2Heritage Day 2Natural Yard Care 3Library Events 3Utah County Health Department 3Contact Us 3Community Calendar 4

MAYOR: Wilford W. Clyde

COUNCILMEMBERS:Richard “Rick” J. ChildChristopher K. CreerBenjamin T. JolleyDean F. OlsenMark W. Packard

C ity S ourceYOUR SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT SPRINGVILLE CITY

SPRINGVILLEAUGUST 2012

City-Wide Mock Disaster Planned!

Springville City CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) has set Wednesday, August 8 as the date for the city-wide disaster simulation to be held at Westside Elementary School on West Center Street. Staff and designated “victims” should arrive at 5:30 pm to prepare for the scenario. CERT members wanting to participate should report at 6:30 pm to begin search and rescue operations. Participation in this event will count for re-certification for any CERT members needing to update their certification.

For further information, contact John Bird at 801.369-1419 or johnb@utah.gov or, Karrie Beardall at 801.722.9666 or karriebeardall@gmail.com

- Heritage Day - Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 15th

Commemorate Springville City’s Birthday with a day of fun-filled family activities and events.

Volunteers ages 14 and up are needed to help with crafts, games, food, and more. Please contact

Sandy Allison at sandyallison@gmail.com. A great new Springville tradition!

Building Division Open HouseAugust 22, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Multipurpose Room, Civic Center110 South Main

Discussions on pools, hot tubs, and retaining wall requirements.

Light refreshments will be served.

Low Neighborhood Attachment is one of Springville’s highest risk factors for substance abuse, as identified by youth in grades 6-12 on the Student Health and Risk Prevention Survey taken during the 2011 school year. Getting to know your neighbors by hosting a block party is one way to combat this risk factor. We encourage any neighborhoods interested in hosting a party to register their site by calling 801-491-7823. Grants and resources may be available for your neighborhood. For more information, please contact Suzy Young at 801-491-7823. Interested neighborhoods can register for a visit from a Public Safety officer.

Springville’s efforts will also include a Safety Fair sponsored by the Department of Public Safety. The Safety Fair will be held in the parking lot of the Springville Wal-Mart from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and will include: new police cars, fire engines, an ambulance, and a police motorcycle. There will also be booths set up for SWAT, Internet Safety, Home Safety, Bike Safety, and Substance Abuse Prevention.

HOST A BLOCK PARTY FOR THE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! - AUGUST 7, 2012

The Utah County Health Department is your local health authority. The UCHD’s goal is to promote health, and prevent avoidable disease and injury by monitoring the health of our community, and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. For a list of services and programs, please see our web site at www.UtahCountyHealth.org. Our latest Annual Report, hours and locations, and other information are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also follow us at www.Facebook.com/uhealth or www.Twitter.com/uchd.

Contact Us contact@springville.org

Emergencies 911General Information 489-2700Fax (Administration) 491-7894Fax (Utilities) 489-2709Administration 491-7801Building Inspection 489-2704Business Licensing 489-2704Canyon Parks 489-5872Code Enforcement 489-2714Electric Department 489-2750Golf Course 489-6297Justice Court 489-2707Library 489-2720Mayor / Council 491-7801Museum of Art 489-2727Parks & Cemeteries 489-2770Planning & Zoning 491-7861Pool 489-2731Public Safety 489-9421Public Works 491-2780Recreation 489-2730Senior Citizens 489-8738Substance Abuse Coor. 491-7823Utility Payment Info 489-2706Volunteer Coordinator 491-7811

5 Steps to Natural Yard CareWhy go natural? Our yards are great spaces for relaxing. But in taking care of them, we often use water inefficiently, produce a lot of waste, and overuse chemicals that are bad for the environment and our families’ health. The good news is that by making some simple changes we can:

Save money;Protect our families’ health;Save time;Make a healthy, beautiful yard; andProtect the environment.

Without working too hard!Build healthy soil with compost and mulch: it keeps the soil loose, recycles nutrients for plants, helps store water, and protects the plants from disease.Plant right for your site. Choose the right plan for the right location in your yard, sunny or shady, dry or soggy. Pick plants that resist pests and use less water, prepare your soil with compost, and use native plants and trees.Practice smart watering. Moisten the whole root zone, and then let the soil dry before watering again. Make every drop count by mulching, using soaker hoses, and watering only in the early morning or evening to reduce evaporation.Think twice before using pesticides and herbicides. Select disease-resistant plants, and pull weeds by hand before they spread. Select the least toxic products. Only use these products as the last resort. Pesticides and herbicides can seep down into the ground water and if over-sprayed, it can go into the storm drain and eventually into our streams and lakes causing damage to aquatic life.Practice natural lawn care. Mow higher (1-2 inches) and leave clippings. “Grass clippings” provide free fertilizer.

Help us keep our City clean and beautiful—recycle your yard waste at our green waste facility located at 500 West 700 North. We are open Tuesday - Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Screened compost is now 20% off until the end of August.

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S p r i n g v i l l e Library

August EventsFriday, August 3 6:30 PMTeen Party to celebrate Summer

Reading!Monday, August 6 11:00 AMSafari with the Bean Museum!

Today’s topic is mammals.Thursday, August 16 7:00 PM“So You Want to Read” the

Transcendentalists. Join Margy Layton and her guest - Cambridge PhD candidate Ben Park - as they introduce us to the world and works of Emerson, Thoreau, Alcott & their contemporaries.

Tuesday, August 21 12:00 PMBooks and Bites - Book club

for adults 18+. Join our reference librarian, Sheri Britsch in the board room for a fun and lively discussion! Get your copy of the book at our adult information desk. 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff.

Mon Family Night at the PoolM-W 8:30 PM, Zumba Class/Com.Services See springvillezumba.com for more infoM-W-F 9AM Yoga Class/Com.Services BldgMon-Fri Wrestling Club for Youth 5-16 yrs See elevatedcrossfit.com for more infoTues 7 PM, Community ScoutingDen/Troop 1456 801.358.3802/801.358.6730 Handicap youth ages 14-21 welcomeT-Th 6 AM Yoga Class/Com.Services See springvillezumba.com for more infoTues-Sun Museum Exhibits and EventsW-F-Sat 1-4 PM Pioneer Museum 175 S. Main; 801.491.2076Thurs Pottery Workshop/Com.ServicesDaily Activities & Lunch/Senior Ctr See springvilleseniorcenter.org for more!

Museum Exhibitions www.smofa.orgTo Nov 2012 - Exploring AnimalsTo Dec 2012 - J.T. Harwood: The Ione Years 1927-1940Jul 14-Aug 29 - 39th Annual Quilt Show, 150-

years of Cyrus Dallin, Explorations: 50-years of Anton (Tony) Rasmussen

Jul 31-Dec 2012 - Milne & Swanson Collections

Summer Pool Hours springville.org/recreation/home/swimming-pool/

Mon-Fri: Adult Lap & Leisure 5:30-7:30 AM & 8-9 PM

Swim Lessons: 8 AM-12:30 PM Open Public Swim: 2-8 PMSat: Open Public Swim: 12-6 PM Closed Independence Day & Pioneer DayJul 30-Aug 4 Springville World Folkfest,

Arts Park; performances w/200+ talented dancers & musicians, cultural food & crafts; springvillefolkfest.com

Jul 30-Aug 31 Girls’ Fall Volleyball League Registration, 5th-12th grades, xpressrec.com

Aug 3 Teen Party to celebrate Summer Reading, 6:30 PM, Library

Aug 6 Safari with the Bean Museum, 11 AM, Library, “Mammals”

Aug 6 Community & Family Night, Museum, 6 PM; Cartoonist Jordan Brun, & BYU Ukulele Club

Aug 6 Free Movies in the Park, “We Bought a Zoo,” Spring Acres/Arts Park, Gates open at 7 PM, movie at dusk

Aug 6-10 British Soccer Camp, Mapleton City Park, challengersports.com

Aug 7 National Night Out Against Crime Safety Fair, 6:30-8:30 PM, Wal-Mart parking lot, see article on page 2

Aug 8 Quilt Trunk Show, 6-8:30 PM, Museum

Aug 8 City-Wide Mock Disaster, 6:30 PM, Westside Elementary School, see article on page 2

Aug 9 crafternoon, 10 AM - 2 PM, Museum

Aug 10 Quilt Trunk Show, 11 AM - 1:30 PM, Museum

Aug 13 Ping Pong Palooza at the Pool! 6 PM, Family Admission $12, Dive in with 1,000 Ping Pong Balls!!! Find a lucky one and win a Surprise. Popcorn and lemonade! Come to the party!

Aug 13 Free Movies in the Park, “Toy Story 3,” Spring Acres/Arts Park, Gates open at 7 PM, movie starts at dusk

Aug 15-18 Utah County Fair, For tickets & info, utcountyfair.com

Aug 16 “So You Want to Read” the Transcendentalists! Join Margy Layton and her guest - Cambridge PhD candidate Ben Park - as they introduce the works of Emerson, Thoreau, Alcott & their contemporaries

Aug 19 Sunday Concert Series, 5 PM, Museum

Aug 21 Books and Bites Book Club for 18+, 12 noon, Library; 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff

Aug 22 Building Division Open House, 6 PM,Civic Center Multipurpose Room; Discussion on pools, hot tubs, and retaining wall requirements. Light refreshments.

Aug 22 unbound: a book club for art lovers, 7 PM, Museum

Sep 3 Labor Day, All City Facilities Closed!

Sep 8 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Airport Open House, 10 AM to 2 PM, Spanish Fork/Springville Airport, 2050 North Main, Spanish Fork; aircraft displays, helicopter rides, car show, train rides, food, live band, sky divers, hot air balloon. Come Join the Fun!

Sep 12 College Night, 7 PM, MuseumSep 15 Princess Tea, 10 AM - 2 PM,

MuseumSep 15 Heritage Day! 11 AM - 5 PM,

Come celebrate Springville City’s Birthday with fun-filled family activities and events!

Sep 16 Sunday Concert Series, 5 PM, Museum

Sep 22 Museum Day, 10 AM - 3 PMSep 26 unbound: a book club for art

lovers, 7 PM, Museum

Meet Me At The Fair!Utah County Fair

August 15-18, 2012Spanish Fork Fairgrounds

Free Parking, Free AdmissionSchedule of Events

August 15 - Fair hours: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm 4:00 pm Fair Opens 4:00 – 10:00 pm, Jr. Livestock Show (Yellow Barn

& Dairy Barn) 4:00 – 10:00 pm, Horse Show (Willie Nelson

Arena) 4:00 – 10:00 pm, Open Class Exhibits (Indoor

Tennis Courts) 4:00 – 10:00 pm, Taxidermy Exhibits (High

Chaparral Building) 5:00 pm, Opening Ceremonies (Main Stage) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Entertainment (Main Stage) 7:00 pm, Pig Wrestling (Grand Arena) ticketed

event

August 16 - Fair Hours 8:00 am-10:00 pm 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Jr. Livestock Show (Yellow

Barn & Dairy Barn) 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Horse Show (Willie Nelson

Arena) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Open Class Exhibits

(Indoor Tennis Courts) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Taxidermy Exhibits (High

Chaparral Building) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Entertainment (Main Stage) 1:00 pm, Utah County Fair Talent Show (Main

Stage) 2:00 pm, Equipment Rodeo (Grand Arena) 4:30 pm, Oak Hills Vaulters (Grand Arena)

August 17 - Fair Hours 8:00 am-10:00 pm 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Jr. Livestock Show (Yellow

Barn & Dairy Barn) 8:00 am -10:00 pm, Horse Show (Willie Nelson

Arena) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Open Class Exhibits

(Indoor Tennis Courts) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Taxidermy Exhibits (High

Chaparral Building) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Entertainment (Main Stage) 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Classic Car Show (near Grand

Arena) 4:30 pm, Oak Hills Vaulters (Grand Arena) 5:00 pm, Auctioneer Competition (Main Stage) 7:00 pm, Ranch Rodeo (Grand Arena)

August 18 - Fair Hours 8:00 am-10:00 pm 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Jr. Livestock Show (Yellow

Barn & Dairy Barn) 8:00 am -10:00 pm, Horse Show (Willie Nelson

Arena) 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, 4H Talent Show (Main Stage) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Open Class Exhibits

(Indoor Tennis Courts) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Taxidermy Exhibits (High

Chaparral Building) 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Boy Scout Expo (park

northeast corner of Fairgrounds) 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Entertainment (Main Stage) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Antique Tractor Pull &

Powder Puff Pull (Grand Arena) 7:00 pm, Demolition Derby (Grand Arena)

AUGUST COMMUNITY CALENDAR