Utah’s Health City...Growing, Caring, Sharing

www.smithfieldcity.org Vol. 48 No. 1 January 2012

The NiNeTieTh BirThday ParTy of CarNegie LiBrary

By Chad E. Downs

On the 22nd of September a Carnegie Li-brary birthday party was held, a cake was cut and served, a speech was delivered, memories were shared, and everyone en-joyed the special evening. The birthday party was in commemoration of the nine-tieth birthday of Smithfield’s Carnegie Library. For ninety years this iconic Smith-field Main Street building and Library has faithfully served Smithfield residents. Today we are the fortunate receivers of the generosity, vision, hard work and leadership of many past citizens. We are also the recipients of the generosity and vision of benefactor Andrew Carnegie. Kay Mather, a former resident of Smithfield, shared his youthful memory of checking out and reading five books over one weekend. This was unique in that the librarian at that time was limit-ing him to only one checked out book at a time. Thus he had to make five indi-vidual trips to the Library while reading each book between visits. Katherine Scholes Godfrey shared

the memory of her sister Karen and her literally running the 2.5 blocks to the Li-brary hoping to beat everyone else to the latest Nancy Drew mystery. She said, “The Library was an important part of her childhood years in Smithfield”. Rob Kent, formerly of Smithfield, re-called the memorable carved relief above the entrance to the Library. This relief says, “In the education of the people lies the safety of the home, the State, and the Nation”. Rob also said that a visit to the Library was not complete without visit-ing the pine cone cannon stationed to the south and front of the Library. He labeled it the pine cone cannon because of what he and his friends used for ammunition while playing around and on the howit-zer. The vision and philanthropic quest of Andrew Carnegie firmly and meticu-lously guided the carved statement and the entire building design. Mr. Carnegie required of his libraries a central entrance that was wide, inviting and at the top of a flight of stairs. On either side of the doors were to hang lamps that were placed there to remind entering patrons of the “light of learning” within the Library. The stairs were symbolic of rising up and improv-ing oneself as they entered and partici-pated in the learning experience within the walls of the Library. Andrew Carn-egie also required the shelves of books be open stacks and the public library be free of a participation fee. In the early 20th century, a Carnegie library was often the most imposing structure in hundreds of small American communities. Smithfield selected Carnegie’s neoclassical style op-tion for their new library. Every time I now enter the Library I am struck with the symbolism within the structure and design of this grand building. Another memory shared was from Shauna Hillyard who now lives in Lewis-ton. Shauna said, “I couldn’t wait for the first day of the summer reading program”. “I wanted to be there as soon as it opened to get my contest papers and stacks of books.” Her Red Rider wagon was used to transport books back and forth to the Library.

Terri Nielsen Cartwright of Kem-merer Wyoming recalled being presented an award for reading the most pages in the summer reading program. Terri read a total of 4,717 pages over the summer of 1970. She also said, “To me there is a feeling quite indescribable about checking out a stack of books”. “It’s excitement for the book adventures to come, the worlds to visit, and the entertainment untold.” Terri ended her memory with this state-ment, “Happy Birthday Smithfield City Library”. “Thanks for the memories and those stacks and stacks of books.”I believe Terri’s thank you is the same feeling that many Smithfield residents, past and present, share. Andrew Carnegie said, “it was from my own early experience that i decided there was no use to which money could be applied so productive of good to boys and girls who have good within them and ability and ambition to develop it as the founding of a public library”.

haPPy BirThday, SUMMiT SChooL!!

The year 2012 marks the 100 year anniversary of Summit Elemen-

tary. Summit School’s fifth grade Youth 2000 committee is planning a celebration that everyone can be

involved with. We invite anyone in our community who attended Sum-mit between 1912-2012 to write a paragraph or two about memories they have of the school. We will

compile these memories in a book (by decade) to share with future

generations and, also, to use in our celebratory activities this spring.

Please contact Summit elementary for further details.

The Smithfield Chamber would like to thank all the citizens of the Community that participated in our Night of Giving on Novem-ber 19, 2011. We had a sellout crowd and had enough gifts and trees and wreaths for everyone to bid on. The Chamber was able to help 60 families with Christmas and bills this year. It really warms our hearts as we get involved with families and create a happy holi-day season for them.Thanks to all the businesses that donated items for the auction this year. We had triple donations this year, so we were able to open a silent auction and bring in extra contribution

AeropostaleAlpine Cleaning & RestorationAlvey’s ChocolatesAnthony Larson, DDSAnytime FitnessBeaver MountainBeehive GrillBerryhill Physical TherapyBirch Creek elementaryBlue Bird RestaurantBuckleCache Honda Yamaha Cache Valley Countertops Cache Valley Fun Park Cache Valley RadioCallawaysCantwell LumberCommunity Nursing ServicesCross fit IotaCulinary ConceptsCutting Edge Chrishel Pitcher SalonCV Center for the Arts doTerra Essential oilsDown East OutfittersElementsEvery Bloomin Thing firehouse PizzariaGame StopGordon Nelson CPA*Great HarvestGreen Gorilla Car WashHampton InnHoliday Inn Express IHC Sports MedicineIndian Oven Kleen freekKneadersKohls *Larry’s PharmacyLava Hot SpringsLeading Edge AviationLee’s MarketplaceLeNonne

Logan Cache rich CULogan Regional Hospital *Lori Bolan PhotographyLovell Studios/LilliumMaacoMajestic Lube USaMannings Music ServiceMauriceMcdonalds in SmithfieldMetalvisionMountain Ridge HelicoptersNational SatelliteOld Grist MillOld NavyOlive GardenPremier Cabinets Preston Watts Collision & glassPretzel Maker

Revive Salonrigo Chaparro’s State farmSam’s Club *Schreibers Sheryl AndreasenSky View high SchoolSmithfield CitySmithfield Dental CareSmithfield implement Smithfield LibrarySmithfield recreation CntrSportsman’s WarehouseSteve Robb PaintingSugar N SpiceSummit Creek GasSummit Creek QuiltsSunrise elementarySunrise engineering (cont. next page)

and then the month of January once a week. I attached a tentative schedule to the email. I usually buy dinner for everyone that comes and we sit and talk taxes and do practice re-turns. To become IRS certified you do have to pass two basic tests. These are all open book. The IRS doesn’t expect you to memo-rize the information, they just want to make sure that you know how to find it. Tax sites will be open January 30-April 13. Sites are open in the morning and evening. I ask that each volunteer be available for 3 hours a week.

I am the regional coordinator over the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. It is a great program that helps low-to-moderate income households get their federal and state taxes done for free. We can help households that make up to $50,000 this year. However, on average, the income for households is $18,000 of people we served last year. VITA started because these low income households were not aware of the credits that they could receive, including the Earned Income Tax Credit. For most house-holds, their tax refund is the most money they are going to see at one time of the year. Our focus is not only to get their taxes done, but help them make good financial decisions on what to do with that money. Currently I am looking for more volun-teers to help out for the upcoming tax season. If this is information that could be included in your city newsletter or on a bulletin board, I would greatly appreciate it. The more volun-teers I can get, the more households we can help get tax refunds. That is money coming back into our economy! As a volunteer you are required to be-come certified. There is training material both online and in book form. The online training is available November 14th and I will receive the training books around the week of Thanksgiving. I also have training classes. I will do a couple before Christmas

Jodi WestBear River Association of Governments (BRAG)170 North MainLogan, Utah 84321(435) 752-7242 Ext. 431jodiw@brag.utah.gov

Temptation CupcakeTom gibbons CPaTyson Luthi’s State Farm University InnUSU Credit Union Smithfield Branch * Village InnWalmart *Westate Theaters WingersZion’s Bank in SmithfieldAll underlined businesses are members of the Greater Smithfield Chamber.*indicates money donations to the Night of GivingLooking to the future of the Night of Giv-ing we feel it is necessary to keep the seating to 200. The venue at Sky View is perfect to stage the trees and gifts. We will also limit the donations to 20 for the live auction whether it is trees or gift packages. This will help to keep the auction to an acceptable time limit and also to bring in sufficient donations. We will continue with the silent auction and also add some great impromptu prizes to add to the festive occasion.We are grateful for the wonderful support and appreciate your patience as we continue to modify and adjust the evening to create a wonderful event that helps to accomplish our contribution needs for the year.It has been a successful year for the Greater Smithfield Chamber. We have served the Community with the Easter Egg Hunt, the Health Days Golf Tournament raising $5,000 we gave to Birch Creek Elementary and then the $13,500 for Christmas.We hope you enjoy these events during the year and you will think to shop local. Our goal for 2012 is to have a Chamber directory in every home so you will see the businesses that are involved in the community.We will be opening our membership drive in January. If you would like to participate in the chamber we would love to have you. Memberships are only $100 for store front businesses or $25 for home businesses. E-mail smithfieldchamber@gmail.com for in-formation to be sent to you.Kristi Berryhill with Berryhill Physical Ther-apy will be the President of the Chamber this year with Kerry Watts of Preston Watts Colli-sion & Glass as the Vice-president.We will be having a quarterly learning series, during our regular chamber meeting, that will help to educate the businesses in differ-ent areas such as marketing, how to save on taxes, growth in your business, etc. Let us know your needs and we will try to imple-ment it into our series. Our first series lecture will be “Ways to save on your taxes”. This will be on February 16, 2012. We hope this series will help each company continue to prosper in the New Year. Chamber meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at Alpine Cleaning and Restoration’s bldg. at 1:00 p.m.Happy New Year

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SMiThfieLd dUP

The Smithfield Summit Camp DUP will meet Monday, January 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the Smithfield Senior Citizens Center. Visitors are welcome.

aarP driVer SafeTy CLaSSeS

This 4 hour class will be held twice each month this year at the Cache County Senior Center in Logan.The class will refresh your driving skills and offer tips that will help drivers over 50. Most insurance-companies give a discount follow-ing completion. There are no tests. The cost is $12 for AARP mem-bers and $14 for nonmembers. Call Susie at 753-2866 to enroll.

LiBrary hoUrSMonday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Friday 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Contact the library at: 563-3555 Or visit us on the web at: www.smithfieldcity.org/library.main.html

WhaT’S NeW aT The LiBrary?The library has a brand new software system! This system will allow us to manage library accounts with greater ease and has a very user friendly interface for our patrons. Please be patient with us as we learn this new system and be looking for greater ease in the online catalog in the new year.

The library has also added some new shelving to hold our paperback and science fiction/fantasy collections. This new shelving has added much needed space to the library and looks fantastic. Come visit us and take a peek!

fyiAs the winter months approach we would like to encourage our patrons to help keep their library materials dry. When the library is closed it is helpful to tie items in a plastic bag before placing them in the drop box.

LiBrary haPPeNiNgSThis keeps them dry and prevents the pages from curling in the damp. Better yet, bring your items in to the circulation desk whenever possible! Thank you for your help.

SeTTLe UP yoUr LiBrary aCCoUNT for The NeW year

In this new year we encourage library patrons to update up their accounts. Return any overdue materials, visit the library to pay any library fees and update your contact information. This will help us all start 2012 on a fresh new path.

We have noticed an increase in the number of outdated phone numbers in our database. Please update your account next time you visit the library. These contact numbers are important for notifying you about overdue’s and available book requests on your library account.

UTah STaTe ParK PaSSOnce again the library has a Utah State Park Pass available through the “Check It Out” program. This pass allows up to seven visitors in the same vehicle into a state park for day-use only. This pass checks out for 1 week and we encourage individuals wishing to borrow the pass to contact the library in advance for a reservation. For additional information visit: http://stateparks.utah.gov/rockin-utah/checkitout

WiNTer ParKiNg

Winter parking restrictions begin at 1:00 am on November 15th and will end at 6:00 am on March 15th. During this time period, vehicles may not be parked on the street between the hours of 1:00 am and 6:00 am. Visitor winter parking passes are available. Contact the Police Department at 563-8501 with any questions you may have.

heaLTh dayS SChoLarShiP PrograM

Letters for the annual Smithfield Health Days Scholarship Program are out! All Junior and Senior girls living in Smithfield are invited to attend. The applications are due February 14th at the city offices. If you need an application, they are available for you to pick up at the city offices.

Tree CoMMiTTee oPeNiNgS. JoiN US!

The Tree Committee is looking for 1-2 new members to join our active, beneficial, hard-working group. We meet once a month to plan activities, deal with tree issues, and help keep our community green and beautiful. If you are interested, please contact Kris Monson at mnkmonson@msn.com or 435-881-5347.

Winter care tips • Apply 2-3 inches of mulch around tree, up to but not touching the trunk. • Wrap the trunks of young trees that have not yet developed a corky bark to prevent sunscald damage. Be sure to remove the wrapping in spring so that normal growth can occur. • Winter is a good time to prune, since trees are dormant and tree structure exposed. Be sure to limit cuts to deadwood and poorly placed branches, retaining as much living wood as possible. • Occasionally, wet, heavy snow breaks off tree limbs. Avoid damaging the tree by using gentle upward motions to push the snow off. • Trees need watering during winter drought if temperatures allow. Both soil and tree should be cool but not frozen. It is easy to overwater, so be careful. Sources: treesaregood.com, treestewards.org Winter is also an excellent time to plan for spring planting! Check out these sites for good information:

• www.smithfieldcity.org (select “Information” from the index on the left, then select “Trees for Smithfield”) provides a list of suggested trees for Smithfield, including small trees for beneath powerlines. • www.treebrowser.org is a database of trees for Utah, including photos, descriptions, soil requirements and other information. • forestry.usu.edu provides additional information about trees and their care, including selection, planting, pruning and care. Links to treebrowser and other extension sites are also provided. • Each year the Blacksmith Fork and North Cache Water Conservancies sponsor a bare-root sale of trees and shrubs. Get more information by going to www.uacd.org/zones/Zone1/BlackSmithFork/treeWebsite/index.html or calling 435-752-3240 or 753-6029 ext. 124. The conservancy’s headquarters are at 1860 North 100 East, North Logan, Utah 84341.

Tree CoMMiTTee