My Community Spanish Fork Magazine - May 2022

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Spanish Fork Also Benjamin, Palmyra, and Lake Shore

Meet the

Terrys p 10

Mother's Day Section | p16-20 Spring Decorating Contest Winners | p20 Level up Your BBQ | p 22 Brad the Barber | p28

Dear residents of Spanish Fork,

May is a special and hectic month! Holiday celebrations around Cinde de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and even May the 4th Be With You (for the Star Wars fanatics). Then there are graduations, final performances, exams, field trips . . . the list goes on!

For us, we really wanted to give a special focus to all the mothers in our wonderful community!

Residents submitted some fun and touching tributes — check them out on pages 18-19.

This short poem captures how many of us adults feel the more life we experience (especially with our own children): “Put Up With Me” I'm glad that you're my mother, Kind and caring and strong.

Coz surely no-one else, Could have put up with me this long! ~Holly Giffers

Be sure to send us your favorite recipes to feature in our food section, and tell us about those families and people in your neighborhoods who deserve a shoutout! We want this magazine to be yours and feature the people and things you care about!

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Table of Contents 4 4 5

Local Events Important Numbers Community Expert Panel

My Pet Community 6 7

Meet My Pet Pet Corner - My Dog Jumps on People, Why?

Health & Wellness 8

Expert Article: Preventing Dementia

Family Activity Corner 9 9

Macey’s Coloring Contest Kid’s Activity

10 Feature Family - The Terry Family Sports 12 13

Student Athlete of the Month Outdoor Rec - Beginners Guide to Red Rock

Arts 14 15

Expert Article: Importance of Early Childhood Dance Performing Arts Student of the Month

Mother's Day Section 16 18 18 19 19 20 20

Mother's Day Tributes Pink Himalayan Salt Grapefruit Soak Lime and Mint Foot Soak How to Make Bath Bombs Lemon Rosemary Bath Salt Recipe - Banana Frittata Recipe - Tasty Fruit Toast

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Spring Decorating Contest Winners

Food 22 23

Chef's Secrets - Level Up Your BBQ Game Rivalry: Glades vs Barry's

Real Estate Update 24

Sold Homes Around Town

Around the Home 25 26 27

Expert Article: The Full Swing of Spring 8 Tips for Raised Garden Beds Sprucing the Home Up for Spring

Around the Town 28 29

Resident Spotlight Expert Article: Importance of Shopping Local

Travel 30

Places in Utah You Need to Experience

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Community Shout-outs!

Home-based Business Directory This Magazine Brought to You By

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Community Calendar

May 2nd The Pirettes of Penzance Angelus Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm

May 13th Dave Wilbur’s Rock Lab Angelus Theatre, 3:00-11pm

May 4th Great Hall Ballroom Dance Angelus Theatre, 8:30-11:30pm

May 14th Real Rock Band Recruiting Event Angelus Theatre, 7-10pm

May 5th Boys Varsity Soccer SFHS vs SHHS, 7pm

May 19th-21st Princess Time Angelus Theatre, 7:30-9pm

SF Library Events Calendar

(A group of stressed out, angsty princesses cursed by an evil sorceress. What could go wrong?)

May 6th Spring Expo SF Fairgrounds, Noon

May 21st Dog & Pony Show Barrel Race SF Fairgrounds, 8am-7pm

May 6th & 7th The Pirettes of Penzance Angelus Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm (Matinee 1:30-3:30pm)

May 26th-28th Princess Time Angelus Theatre, 7:30-9pm

May 11th Rotary/Chamber Golf Tournament Spanish Oaks Golf Course, 7am-4pm May 11th Boys and Girls Lacrosse SFHS vs MMHS, 7pm

Angelus Theatre Events Calendar

(A group of stressed out, angsty princesses cursed by an evil sorceress. What could go wrong?)

May 28th - June 5th Annual Loa Charity Fund Golf Tournament Spanish Oaks Golf Course, 7am-3pm

ALA Events Calendar

MMHS Events Calendar

SFHS Events Calendar

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Suicide Hotline LGBTQIA+ Lifeline Crisis Hotline Opioid Addiction Domestic Violence, 24hr Hotline Rape Crisis, 24hr Hotline Alcoholics Anonymous Sexaholics Anonymous Child & Familiy Services WIC Animal Shelter

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COMMUNITY EXPERTS Attorney - Personal Injury Ryan Schriever

Health Insurance John Salimbene

Life Insurance Jeffrey Bartholomew

Chiropractor Dr. White

Hearing Health Jessica Nelson, BC-HIS

Music Education Ashley Boothe Ivers

Dance Studio Nesha Woodhouse

Heating-Air HVAC Lorene Moore

Real Estate - Residential John Sherman

Family Dentistry William C. Davis, DMD

Home Gardening Chris Olson

Residential Mortgage Will Whitaker

Funeral Services Nanette Tanner

Hospice Care Carma Karsten

Wellness - Mindful Living Becky Moller

Schriever Law Firm 801-574-0883 ryan@schrieverlaw.com schrieverlaw.com

Axcess Accident Center 801-980-0432 spanishfork@axcessac.com axcessac.com

Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy 801-423-7899 lifehouseacademy@gmail.com lifehouseacademy.com

Canyon Dental Clinic 801-798-8496 myspanishforkdentist.com

Legacy Funerals 801-300-7992 legacyfunerals.com

The Health Insurance Center 801-400-6473 john@thehealthinsurancecenter.com thehealthinsurancecenter.com

Timpanogos Hearing & Balance 801-806-0819 thebesthearing.com

Nebo Comfort 801-465-2709 lorene@nebocomfort.com nebocomfort.com

Olson's Garden Shoppe 801-465-4422 olsonsgardenshoppe.com

Maple Creek Home Health & Hospice 801-798-5333 carma@maplecreekhhh.com maplecreekhhh.com

Family First Life 303-619-3939 jeffreysbartholomew@gmail.com

Boothe Music 801-798-7650 boothemusic.com

John Sherman - Realtor 801-960-4950 john@livingutah.com john.livingutah.com

801-652-7320 will.whitaker1@gmail.com bestmortgageratesutah.com

Lifehouse Body & Soul 801-735-4456 info@lifehousefit.com lifehousefit.com

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My Pet Community — Meet My Pet

Brooks Brooks is an 11 year old Goldendoodle. He is a funloving dog who wants to be around family. Some of his favorite things to do are playing ball, long walks, and playing in the snow.

Suki Suki is the sweetest kitty you'll ever meet. She never hisses or growls. She is kind to everyone (after she gets brave enough to venture out of hiding). We love having her as an addition to our family.

— Resident Submissions

Ollie & Layla

Tilly & Cricket Tilly loves to adventure outside during the day and snuggle up at night. Cricket likes to spend his days and nights sleeping and snuggling. They are so sweet and so fluffy!

Moxie

Layla (on the left) is our Princess and Ollie (Shelter dog) is on the right These two love to have a good time playing, going for car rides or cuddling with their people!

Pups

Hi, I’m Moxie. I’m the perfect dog and never get into any trouble. I’m 10 years old and a Pomeranian. If you come play with me I’ll be the happiest dog in the world!

Pups loves to act like a dog. She can catch her pet stuffed animal bear in her arms and chases balls in the house.

Hiccup Hiccup has taught himself how to kinda drink from a straw and is also borderline a straw addict. Pretty much anytime we use a straw, he steals it lol.

Mama-nala This is Mama Nala! She was adopted five years ago and loves tummy scratches from her two little humans! She's a big cuddly goofball with lots of love to give.

We want to meet your pet! Send a high resolution photo with a brief fun description to: meetmypet@mycommunityutah.com

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When we humans get an adrenaline rush, we usually handle it by burning it off (going running, or exercising) or calming it down (listening to music to get into the right state of mind). Dogs must be trained to handle their adrenaline rush.

We all know the scenario. There’s a knock or ring at the door. Your dog starts barking and rushes to the door. A battle ensues as you try to open the door and pull the dog back while they push forward. You might be yelling “stop!”

This commotion only adds to the adrenaline rush your dog is experiencing, making the situation worse.

We want to diffuse the adrenaline rush. There are some methods to manage the situation better. If you know someone is coming over soon, put the dog in the kennel to avoid the crazy scuffle. Or, use a doggie gate to keep them from reaching the front door. These methods are a good way to start solving the problem, but they don’t really change the behavior.

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Health & Wellness — Expert Article

Community Expert: Hearing Health Jessica Nelson, BC-HIS

What is the NUMBER ONE thing you can do to prevent dementia?

Every 3 seconds another person is diagnosed with dementia. That is another person who has been given a diagnosis of fatal brain failure, another family that will have to pay the emotional toll and economic price of caring for a loved one at least 10 years beyond that person’s mental capabilities. At an average cost of $57,000 per year to care for a loved one with dementia – it is also one of the costliest diseases on the planet.

However, there is hope. The 2020 Lancet Journal (one of the most widely read medical journals in the world) recently laid out their “how to” in preventing dementia.

Guess what was the NUMBER ONE item on their list of things that could help avoid dementia?

Treat hearing loss.

Besides being linked with dementia and cognitive decline, hearing loss is also associated with increased risk of falls, increased risk of isolation and depression, decreased quality of life, as well as decreased earning power for those in the workforce.

If you have a family history of dementia or do you answer yes to any of the following questions? If so, it is recommended that you schedule a hearing evaluation with a qualified hearing professional: Do you feel like people mumble more than they used to? Do you have a more

difficult time understanding conversations when there’s noise in the background? Do you feel like you hear just fine but don’t always understand every word? Do you have tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in your ears)? Do other people tell you you have the t.v. or music up too loud? Do you feel more tired or mentally worn out at the end of the day than you used to?

Make sure that the hearing provider you choose does a complete evaluation, not just an audiogram where you “hear a beep and push a button.” Make sure the provider screens your cognitive function, tests the physiology of the ear, tests your ability to hear in noise as well as your speech recognition and uses verification equipment to ensure the treatment prescription is correct.

In our office, we only use NeurotechnologyTM to treat hearing loss. NeurotechnologyTM is technology that delivers sound stimulation to the brain that it is missing with hearing loss, and does it in a way that makes conversation clearer, not just louder. NeurotechnologyTM is proven to improve speech understanding in background noise, delivers 30% more sound to the brain, and best of all, reduces listening effort required, leaving you with more energy at the end of the day!

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Family Activity Corner

My Community Coloring Contest Sponsored by Macey's

Color one of this month’s pictures (see link below) and email it back to us or post to social media and tag us (@mycommunityutah) and use our hashtag (#mycommunityspanishfork) for a chance to have it featured in the magazine and win a $20 gift card from Macey’s.

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Feature Family

Meet the Terrys Photo by: Sarah Watson

If you want to expand your circle of connections to super it at the same time.” Something had changed. Just like that. resourceful people, then you need to meet the Terry family. For both of them.

Their home holds a range of skills, from mechanical, to Shortly thereafter, Keeara was away to school at Snow remodeling, to sewing and alterations, and even singing!

College. Her best friend (and soon to be sister-in-law) There’s an impressive wealth of skill and knowledge at the came down one weekend to visit Keeara - with her older fingertips of this hard-working family. Just ask their house! brother in tow. Brian asked Keeara if she’d go out on a In the 16 years they’ve lived in it, Brian and Keeara have date with him. She agreed. The next weekend, Brian came made some major upgrades to their 1890 home. In their back down to Snow College for their first date. He did the remodeling, they found 7 layers of wall paper in the dining same the next weekend for their 2nd date. On their third room, 5 layers in the kitchen, and 3 in the living room. weekend date, Brian proposed after the homecoming Both Brian and Keeara grew up in Springville, so they dance. They were married just 2 months later. didn’t wander too far when they bought their own home.

Too fast? Remember, there had been a big spark, and it Keeara spent a lot of time at her best friend's house - which fused things together well. Twenty-two years later, Brian just so happened to be Brian’s house too. (He was the older and Keeara still happily belong to each other. They are the brother to Keeara’s best friend.) “I’m sure I was just the parents of 3 children whom they raised here in Spanish annoying little neighborhood girl,” Keeara says, because Fork. neither Brian nor Keeara considered Regina (19) flew the nest last July each other as anything special during when she married her husband, a all that time. Brian then disappeared Marine, who is currently undergoing overseas to England for a two-year his advanced training. Regina is religious mission. When he returned, known for being the Queen of his family held an open-house Organization. She has a passion for party to welcome him back to the keeping tidy and neat all the crafting neighborhood. notions she uses for her many creative It was at this gathering of friends art projects. She enjoys helping others and family that everything instantly dejunk and clean up their spaces. changed for them. Yes, instantly. Night Preston (18) is his Dad’s sidekick in turned to day. Keeara was chatting on all things mechanical. He bought his the couch with Brian’s Grandma. Brian first car to rebuild at age 15. He enjoys was with his buddies at the top of the the canyon roads with his Dad and stairs. Both were busy with their own is currently working on rebuilding a conversations. Suddenly, at the very truck into one serious off-road vehicle. same time, both Keeara and Brian Preston aims to become a mechanic happened to glance over at each with plans to attend Mountainland other. “It was like, there was this spark,” Technical College (MTECH) as soon Photo by: Sarah Watson as he finishes up his schooling at Keeara explains, “and we both knew

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Feature Family Landmark High. Welding class has been one of his favorites.

He’s good at keeping his hands busy and is not one to sit down and stay still.

Logan (15) makes the 3rd Musketeer in the family of three mechanical men. You’ll find him enjoying the thrill of rugged off-road excursions up local canyons with his older brother and Dad. However, his hands spend a bit less time on mechanics, and more time on his keyboard. Logan has a knack for computer games.

He’s so good, he’s found a niche in uploading videos he records of himself navigating games and publishing his “game hacks” on Twitch.

Keeara works as an assistant manager at JoAnn’s, where she says her paycheck is constantly threatened by tempting crafts and sewing projects. She’s a skilled seamstress. Remember how quick her 2 month engagement was? In that short amount of time, as a fulltime student, 19-year old Keeara sewed her own wedding dress!

Keeara has sewn several prom dresses for her daughter, and also two other wedding dresses. One such dream wedding dress would have cost her sister-in-law $10,000. So it was only a dream - until Keeara took matters into her own hands.

For only the cost of the fabric ($250) Keeara expertly produced the dream $10,000 wedding dress in only three months! Talk about thrift! Her daughter’s wedding dress also benefited from Keeara’s Photo by: Sarah Watson sewing skills. Regina found her ideal dress on the rack for a steal of a deal… but it didn’t fit. After Keeara worked her magic, however, it fit like a charm! When people realize home-made can be best-made, the look on their faces is what brings Keeara great satisfaction.

Brian’s skill in all things tuff, hard, and practical make a perfect complimentary match to Keeara’s skills with all things soft, colorful, and beautiful. They are a resourceful team, covering all the bases! Brian is where his sons learned everything they know Continued on pg21

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Sports — Student Athlete of the Month — Sponsored by Tim Dahle Ford Sheridan Liggett is the Tim Dahle Ford Student Athlete of the Month. Sheridan is a senior at Maple Mountain High School and finished fourth in the state of Utah in scoring (19.6 ppg) and was selected to play in the UWBCA all-star game as well as the Academic All State team for basketball.

Additionally, Sheridan was the MaxPreps player of the game seven times this season, which included a 37-point game versus in-town rival Spanish Fork on Jan. 18 (she also had a near triple-double in the rematch on Feb. 8 with 26 points, 12 assists, and 8 rebounds). Liggett has accepted a full-ride scholarship offer from the University of Seattle.

Starting at the age of 5, Sheridan wanted a basketball hoop for her birthday, and played in the Bantam league in her elementary years. When she found herself spending most of her time on the bench, her father, Scott, let her know that coaches never bench their best players.

That lit the fire that hasn’t burned out.

Soon after, Sheridan was waking up her dad at 5 a.m. to go to the gym to practice. That habit has continued to today with an inexhaustible energy.

Sheridan Liggett

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Nominate a HS student! Email studentathlete@mycommunityutah.com Needless to say, Liggett is competitive and determined to push herself to be her best.

As a student, Sheridan works extremely hard to keep a 4.0 GPA. History is her favorite subject, and math comes a little easy, she says, but subjects such as English really push her. She will stay up all night to finish papers if it comes down to it (she has several times).

In her spare time outside of school and basketball, Sheridan is a referee for club soccer and also excels in that.

Not only is Sheridan competitive and fierce, but she has a tender heart and a knack for looking outside of herself and giving attention to others, especially those who might be down and need a friend. She’s confident in who she is and being in her own skin. She's also funny and creative.

Her biggest supporters she would like to thank are her parents, and three of her coaches: Coach Green at MMHS and two club coaches, Charlotte McFarland and Anita Rowland.

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Sponsored by ZAGG — Outdoor Recreation — Sports

Beginners Guide to a Red Rock Getaway So you live in Utah and you’ve never ventured south to partake in the many red rock offerings? That’s okay, we won’t hold it against you. But maybe here we can give you a little bit of information that will take away some apprehension, if any, and give you a reason to go.

We’ll focus on going to Moab, since there are so many options for families down there.

Arches National Park is a must see. With so many amazing arches, you can’t go wrong. Plan to hike the Windows Primitive Loop (1 mile),

Double Arch (0.8 miles), Landscape Arch (1.6 miles), and of course, the pinnacle of arches, Delicate Arch (3 miles).

Outside of Arches other wonders of nature await. Walk under Corona Arch (3 mile hike) and also take pictures on the railroad between the cliffs by the start of the hike. Gemini Bridges (7.7 mile drive) is something unique where you’ll be on top of the bridge/arch.

Most people don’t equate Moab with water, but there is plenty, if you know where to look. Check out Mill Creek

trail (1.8 miles) or stop by and take a quick walk to Faux Falls. Enjoy some cool water after a long day in the sun.

There be giants in Moab as well, and not the rock kind - dinosaurs! The kids will love going to Moab Giants Dinosaur Park and walking around the amazing prehistoric world they’ve created. It’s the perfect combination of science and adventure.

Add to all of this the delicious food that Moab has to offer, and you’re in for a real treat.

You can stay in one of many hotels/vacation homes, or enjoy simple camping at multiple sites or even on some BLM land for free. There is so much more to see and do, but this is plenty to get you out for a quick trip to the red rocks.

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Arts — Expert Article

The Importance of Teaching the Whole Child in Early Childhood Dance Classes

Community Expert: Wellness - Mindful Living Becky Moller

Here are four things that separate The most beneficial development. A good a high-quality early child-hood programs are those that allow students early childhood dance dance curriculum from the rest. Most to make their own interpretations, curriculum uses props children are ready for an independent connections and suggestions. As as building blocks to support learning dance class without a parent between psychologist and co-creator of the outcomes and amplify children’s the ages of 3 and 4. early childhood dance curriculum conceptual and physical skill 1– Is It Developmentally Appropriate? Leap ‘n Learn, Dr. Annie Spell says, development.

“The job of every 3 through 6 year old The first indicator of a high-quality Dr. Elena Lambrinos says, “The best is pretend play.” Children should have dance teachers are able to see past early childhood dance curriculum is that it keeps childhood development in the opportunity during class to make ‘what is being done’ to understand their own movement choices and be mind. The curriculum should support how the component parts come given the latitude to dream up ways a young child’s physical, cognitive, together. They understand how dance of expressing movements in ways that education develops ways of moving social and emotional development. are meaningful to them. The Director At this age, children are exploring as well as ways of acting, thinking, of Education for Leap ‘n Learn says, the world around them, developing feeling and being a dancer.” A truly “Classes that incorporate pretend relationships between themselves comprehensive early childhood and other things and people. They are play ensure that children develop as curriculum has a team of experts on individuals, not as clones.” discovering new words, movements board to educate and guide instructors and feelings all the time. Early child3– Are Props Used as Scaffolding on how to teach, scaffold, connect, hood dance should enable their Tools? integrate and build knowledge. naturally occurring development, and Giving a child a wand and telling Understanding how children learn and then amplify it! Also, safe and effective them to run around is NOT creative process information is a game changer dance curriculum doesn’t push little dance. In a strong program, props because a few incorrect techniques bodies into positions too soon. are used thoughtfully to build early on can lead to hard to unlearn complex skills and support children’s 2– Is There Purposeful Pretend Play? bad habits later on.

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Sponsored by Spring Creek Mechanical — Performing Arts Student of the Month — Arts

Taya Wescott Taya Wescott is the Spring Creek Mechanical Performing Arts Student of the Month! Taya is an impressive senior at American Leadership Academy, and is actively involved in the theatre program. Not only does she sing, dance, and act with natural enthusiasm, she also demonstrates noteworthy leadership as the student director for this year’s competition One-Act. She picked up her directing skills and ability to complete a project from start to finish from her Mom, who ran a ballroom dancing company when Taya was young. Even at age 12, Taya easily took on the role of student director in a junior play. At age 17, she became the youngest manager at Maurice’s in the University Mall (even though their policy is no managers younger than 18 - Taya proved to be the exception).

She is ALA’s Sterling Scholar for vocal music and is a mezzo soprano. Taya's roles at ALA include Fiona in Shrek, Jo in Little Women, Lady Macbeth and Viola in Shakesplosion!, Leonato in Much Ado About Nothing, and Emily Webb in Our Town. Her awards include a first place medal in pantomime at State Drama in 2021, second place in Duo/Trio scenes at the Utah Shakespeare Festival competition in 2021, and first place in Duo/ Trio Dance also at USF in 2021. On top of all that, she has a 3.9 GPA.

This girl has drive to see all her ideas to fulfillment. When she decides to do anything, she does it 100%. She usually drops jaws in the process. At age 15, she picked up a ukulele and utilized YouTube to learn how to play it on her own. Accomplishing that, she did the same with the guitar.

In one day, she self-taught herself how to play, composing a song with lyrics and recording it. The final product (an mp3 file) was then presented to her mother, who had no idea what was coming.

Taya is ambitious and thrives with a no-fear personality. For the past year, she has been selling her own clothing line with self-designed logos. She created her own website (rosemaryapparel.com) and researched e-commerce methods all on her own. She then presented her plan to her parents, who run a screenprinting and embroidery shop. They now fulfill her orders.

Roller skating is a favorite activity and Taya is on the rolling skating derby team. She also sketches and paints (again, thanks to YouTube).

Taya will be attending Snow College in the fall of 2022, majoring in theatre with an emphasis in directing. She also plans to minor in business. We know this girl is going to go places. She takes herself wherever she sets her sights on.

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Mother's Day — Tributes

Mother's Day Tributes Marilyn Stockett

Dixie Taylor

My mom is pretty amazing! She has My mom. She will always fight for spent so many years serving two the underdog. She will take care women specifically, along with many of a stranger if she sees the need. others.

She has helped both women She's got a rebellious streak that just with their budgets, helping them pay makes her more helpful and loving off their bills and helped them work to everyone. I'm 44 years old, and down their debts.

She has also spent she still will drive 30 minutes, so she many hours taking each one to their never misses a concert I'm in. Thank many doctors appointments.

I'm amazed at how she gives you mom, for always being in my corner. I love you. so much!!

–Jen –Micki

Julie Rodriguez

I love my mom, she is my rock! She is a great example of love!

–Jennifer

Marianne

For my amazing mom who has always been someone I could rely on. Who taught me how to bake and sew. I wish I was half as good with plants as you are! You know just what to say on rough days and understand better than anyone else. Thanks for always being there for me! You're the best and I'm so lucky to have you in my life!

–Suzy

Michelle Marziale

I love my mom! My whole life she’s worked so hard for my family. She’d wake up early every day to make us breakfast before school, even when I was in highschool. She currently works two jobs, and still manages to come home and make delicious dinners, support whatever sports event one of my siblings might have that day, and keep the house clean. She sends us weekly quotes and texts to help us know how much she loves us, and to check in. I admire my mom more than anyone else in the world and hope I can be just like her one day.

–Courtlyne

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My mom has always been my biggest fan. Even though she has passed away I still feel her with me loving and supporting me. My mom literally lived her life for my brothers and I. To this day nothing feels real until I have talked to my mom about it. My mom will always be my best friend.

–Trish

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Julie

She is simply the best Mom-in-Law. On the day I married her amazing daughter, I felt a twinge of sadness because my own Mom passed away and wouldn't be there. But every day, Julie is a phenomenally supportive, kind, and loving “second Mom” to me. I am amazed at her positive, joyful spirit. Most meaningfully, she shares her time with us. Time to laugh and plant flowers in the summer, time to catch up over a warm meal in the winter, and time to 'check in' with each other when we don't realize how much we need it. We love you, Mom. –Derek

Diana Witt

My mom had 12 children, two of which were born in the front seat of the car (she delivered them without any assistance!). My mom has endured the most unimaginable heartache, and yet remained kind, generous, and forgiving. She has been such an influence in my life, teaching me a strong work ethic and how to be independent, but also kind and compassionate to others.

She has taught me how to be the best mom I can be. She is a remarkable person.

–Alicia

Isabel Perez

Growing up me and my mom had some rough times. We've been homeless three times in the 33 years that I've been here on this earth. The one thing that my mom has taught me is strength and faith.

My mother is the strongest woman I know.

–Joel

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Tributes — Mother's Day

Kathy Zobell Underwood

You inspire everyone you see, you have the most loving and caring heart. You give it your all to be there for all of your children and grandchildren. Your talents keep me in awe everyday, I do not think there is anything you can not do. The selfless way you help everyone and never expect anything in return, you just do it because you are so loving and caring. Thank you for everything you have taught me, and all that you do for me, the kids, and everyone you come in contact with. I am so lucky to have you and I am so proud that you are my Mom. I love you Mom with all my heart.

–Jackie

Barbara Kapel

I love my mom for many reasons.

Two that stand out to me are that she’s patient and that she quietly serves others and doesn’t seek recognition or repayment. For example, she loves working in the yard, and she recently volunteered to dig up a tree that had started growing in my yard and that I was planning to pay a company to remove. She spent many hours digging up the tree. Wow! -Suzy

Janet

She came into my life after my mother-in-law passed away.

She went from 1 daughter, 2 granddaughters, and 2 great grandsons, to a million of us. She's shown love to each of us, and she always makes sure I am fed well and get the soft chair. She would take in every stray animal if she could. She has a heart of gold. I'm so glad I have her in my life.

–Jen Elizabeth Ann Mayberry Elizabeth has one of the most kind, thoughtful, and giving hearts. I am blessed to have been a recipient of her generosity and thoughtfulness throughout my life. As my “second mother” in our home, she cared for me, taught me, shared with me and loved me. I am so grateful for her motherly influence and friendship.

-Corinne

Kathy Bjarnason

My mother has the superpower of being able to make everything alright when I'm going through a rough time. She has a giving heart and rejoices in the happiness of others. I admire her strength and fortitude through difficult situations. I have a pretty incredible mother.

–Aubry

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Brenda Symons

Growing up my mom always taught us how to serve. She would do it from writing to missionaries, taking secret presents to families in the ward for Christmas, making lots and lots of baby blankets for whoever she knew was having a baby, and so much more. She was a woman of great faith.

I always admired that and so much more about her.

–Mike

Joyce Elder

Growing up, I was taught by example how to be kind and loving. My Grandma Joyce loves everyone she meets. She has a wonderful sense of humor, she will laugh and cry with you. Joyce has a way of making you feel as if she has been waiting for you to arrive at any gathering. She can tell a great story and captivate many audiences young and old.

I would love to be like her when I grow up. To know Joyce is to love Joyce and be loved.

–Rachel

Patti Mayberry

Words cannot adequately express my relationship, connection, and love for this woman. My heart swells, tears come to my eyes, my face lights up, and my breath quivers, all in awe, admiration, enjoyment, gratitude, and love for her. She has been my teacher, guardian, number one fan, confidant, chauffeur, chef, entertainer, and mentor. She is my best friend. I love her SO much! Thank you mommy!

–Corinne

Justine Howard

She understands and values the importance of making happy memories, and because of that, my childhood was full of lots of fun and wonderful memories. She is also a really great example of generosity. As an adult, she has been there to teach me and help me to gain the skills and knowledge I need to support myself. I can just hope that I'll be just as great of a mom to my own kids (when I have kids).

–CreelaBelle

Nina Demidova

From the moment I first met her, I saw love in her eyes. She did everything she could to help me feel wanted and loved in a new country. I'm forever grateful for her kindness and extra efforts towards making sure I knew I was important. She quickly and permanently became a Mom to me.

–Matt

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Mother's Day — Taking Care of Mom

Lime and Mint Malorie Jensen.

Foot Soak —Resident Submission In just 10 minutes of time, enjoy counteracting the stress of tired, swollen, achy feet by soaking them in this Lime and Mint DIY Foot Soak.

Ingredients: 2 C Epsom salt 1/2 C baking soda zest of one lime lime essential oil peppermint essential oil Directions: 1– Combine Epsom salt with baking soda and zest of one lime in a large bowl, and add 3-4 drops of lime essential oil and 3-4 drops of

peppermint essential oil. Stir with a wooden spoon to mix thoroughly. (optional, you can add just a drop of green food coloring if you'd like) 2– Pour the mixture into a jar or bag, and use within a few weeks.

of warm water.

2– Place tired feet into the foot bath, sit back, relax and enjoy!

To Use: 1– Add 1/2 cup of foot soak to the basin

Pink Himalayan Salt Grapefruit Soap

Making your own homemade soap is easy and fun. Get yourself a soap mold from Hobby Lobby and start making your own today! This is one of my Rose Adams. favorite recipes.

—Resident Submission Ingredients: 1 pound goat's milk soap base 1/4 C Pink Himalayan Salt 20 drops Grapefruit essential oil

2– Place the stamp, if you have one, right side up in the molds. Add pink himalayan salt to the molds.

3– Remove soap from heat and stir in grapefruit essential oil.

4– Immediately pour into molds.

5– Allow soap to harden for at least 2 hours before removing from soap mold.

Directions: 1– In a double boiler melt soap base or in a microwave stirring every 30 seconds.

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Taking Care of Mom — Mother's Day

How to Make Bath Bombs

Create your own bath bombs at home with this easy recipe! You will need bath bomb molds, which you can easily find at Hobby Lobby. There are also tons of how-to's online, so don't be afraid and try this today!

Directions: 1– In a large bowl combine baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and Epsom salt.

2– Pour in melted coconut oil and essential oil. Mix until well combined.

3– Lightly spray witch hazel a few times until you Ingredients: can gather the mix in your 1 C baking soda fist and it holds its shape.

1/2 C citric acid If it easily falls apart then 1/2 C corn starch you might need 1-3 more 3 Tbsp Epsom salt sprays of witch hazel. Avoid 3 tsp coconut oil melted spraying too much or your Small spray bottle of Witch mix will start fizzing. You Hazel only need enough to slightly (or water) dampen the mix.

15 drop of essential oil of 4– Press the mix into your your choice mold and allow them to set Gel Food Coloring (optional) for at least one hour, or until dry, before removing.

How to Make Lemon Rosemary Bath Salts

Crystal S. —Resident Submission

Ingredients: 2 C Epsom salt 1/2 C baking soda 2-3 Tbsp fresh rosemary; finely chopped 6-8 drops lemon essential oil 2-3 Tbsp lemon zest (optional) Directions: 1– In a bowl combine Epsom salt and baking soda.

2– Add in half of the essential oil drops, mix, then add in the remaining drops.

3– Mix in the chopped rosemary and lemon zest (if you decide to use it) until fully combined.

4– Store in an airtight container.

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Mother's Day — Breakfast in Bed

Tasty Fruit Toast

Banana Frittata Ingredients: 1/2 C all-purpose flour 1 pinch salt 2 Tbsp white sugar 1/4 C milk 2 eggs 2 large bananas, chopped 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla Directions: 1– In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.

Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until a smooth batter is formed. Add vanilla and then the eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir in chopped bananas.

2– Heat oil and butter in a nine inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Use the mixture to make 3 frittatas. Pour it in by spoonfuls, spreading the mixture evenly across the pan. When the bottom has turned a golden brown, turn the frittata and cook over low heat until golden brown on the other side. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar and more fruit if you want, and serve warm.

Ingredients: Any kind of bread Any flavor of cream cheese Any kind of fruit (cut into slices) Directions: 1– Toast some bread.

2– Slather cream cheese on the bread 3– Top with layers of fresh fruit.

Here are our three winners for the Spring Porch Decorating Contest!

Email us at contests@mycommunityutah.com for your $100 prizes!

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Feature Family

Continued from pg21 about rebuilding vehicles. Mechanic work is a favorite hobby for Brian, who gave his family their passion for off-roading in local canyons. He works as a truck driver for Sunroc, steering the wheels of their large dump trucks hauling dirt, asphalt, and even water. Whatever the hefty task is, he gets it done in short order. He’s been driving big trucks

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and equipment for almost as long as they’ve been living in Spanish Fork - 18 years.

The Terry family has two dogs and three cats. Keeara is more of a dog person and likes to think the dogs are hers.

But, since Brian is the one who can whistle, they answer to him. Keeara may not whistle, but she can sing! (Brian doesn’t know it, but he has a nice baritone voice worthy of more attention than just spaces he thinks he has to himself.)

Keeara’s been a soprano in Provo-based Wasatch Choral Group for three years. They perform for various fundraising purposes. This upcoming May 12th, at 7:00, her Choral group will be singing at the Provo library to raise funds re-roofing Provo’s historic church house, where the group rehearses. Put it on your calendar!

With so many skills packed into their small 1890 home, Spanish Fork sure has a golden nugget in it’s back pocket: the Terry Family!

John Sherman, Realtor 17 years experience

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“John has been very patient, persistant, and reliable.

I would recommend him to anyone buying and selling a home.

He worked so very hard finding us our perfect home and was even more amazing when the time came for us to sell our home.”

-Phil & Seana

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Food — Chef's Secrets

Hew Monson —Resident Submission

fat, and prepare to be amazed at the difference!

Leveling Up Your BBQ Game Dreading the start of BBQ season?

Maybe it’s time to level up your BBQ game with the right gear and techniques to make you the star of your summer cookouts. Here are a few tips to get you there:

• Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature of your grill surface and the internal temp of the cooking food?

You should. You must. Just do it.

• Salt! People never use enough of it!

You should add salt at around 1.5-2% of the weight of the food. Weigh it out and sprinkle it on. It will look like too much, but when you taste it, you’ll see.

You don’t even realize how much flavor you’ve been missing.

• Get a broiler torch. The Iwatani

culinary torch, or the Searzall from Booker & Dax are my favorites. For some foods, even a heat gun from the hardware store can do amazing things.

• Have you been cooking on a gas grill? Try charcoal. The 22-inch Weber Kettle is a good place to start. It’s cheap, • Clean your grill! Dirty grills are well made, easy to use and has endless nasty, and relying on the grill heat to accessories to make it more versatile. sanitize it isn’t enough. Get the grill hot, • Is a grill the only outdoor cooking scrub the grates top and bottom with an oiled wire brush, then wipe it down appliance you with an oiled paper have? Expand towel. And after all your arsenal with that is done, don’t an outdoor fryer, forget to run your griddle, smoker, wire brush through stove, Dutch oven the dishwasher on table, portable pizza a high temp cycle, oven, or broiler. because cleaning • Grind your own a grill with a dirty meat. A #12 meat brush kind of grinder is pretty affordable these days. defeats the purpose.

Buy whole cuts of meat, trim them out • Toss fat trimmings directly on the properly, adjust the ratio of lean to

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hot coals to increase the “char grill” flavor.

• Don’t just fill your grill to the brim with charcoal. Think about how you’re going to be cooking, and weigh your charcoal before adding it, based on how hot your grill needs to be.

• Use lump charcoal for fast, high heat cooks. Use briquettes for moderate, long-lasting, steady heat.

• Push the charcoal to one side to create multiple heat zones so you can sear, then slow cook to perfection.

Lastly, get to know your equipment.

This means you need to cook out a lot. Use your grill for things you would normally cook on the stove or in the oven. Learn how much charcoal, and which brand, produces the heat that you need for different dishes. Then write down your method and results so you can duplicate them every time.

If your grill skills are a bit plebeian, this will get you to a solid journeyman level. But if you want to learn some more advanced tricks, keep an eye on the My Community - Utah Facebook page for more outdoor cooking tips throughout this BBQ season!

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Rivalry — Food

Drive-Inn Duel: the battle of the burgers Glade's vs. Barry's We want the community to weighin on which local drive-in they prefer and why! The results will be published in our upcoming issue along with our food critic’s review of both burger joints.

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We will give away a $25 gift card to each location, so be sure to participate for a chance to win!

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Real Estate Update

Sold Homes Around Town Sq. Ft.

Sold Price

Bed

810 $300,000 2 1820 $320,000 4 1060 $360,000 3 1652 $380,000 3 1578 $395,000 3 2080 $399,900 3 2054 $415,000 4 2200 $419,900 5 1648 $435,000 3 2792 $450,000 3 2460 $509,999 6 3004 $525,000 3 4088 $539,910 7 2760 $625,000 6 3875 $635,000 5 3782 $750,000 6 940 $799,900 2 2882 $999,900 5

Bath Lot Size 1 1 1 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 4 4 1 3

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0.09 1952 0.21 1959 0.24 1958 0.03 2018 0.11 1996 0.02 2016 0.15 1995 0.17 1977 0.18 2005 0.17 2019 0.23 1999 0.2 1995 0.33 1988 1.24 1974 0.35 1997 0.26 2002 5.38 1914 5.59 1942

My Community Utah does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. The data does not represent the listings of any one agent or agency but represents the activity of the entire real estate community in the area. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in the magazine is separate from the statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

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Expert Article — Around the Home Community Expert: Home Gardening Chris Olson sure to pick plants that will do well in those conditions. These include begonias, coleus, fuschia, impatiens, and more.

A great way to have a gorgeous planter is to plant it with a thriller, Now that it’s May, spring is in full some fillers, and spillers. Your thriller swing. It’s finally warm enough to plant will go in the middle or the back spend significant amounts of time of the planter, this is something tall that outside, plant annual flowers and makes a statement. A dracaena spike tender veggies, and get to work on our is one of the most popular thrillers yards and gardens. Spring is also one used. Next are your fillers, these go of the best times to plant! That includes around the thriller and fill the middle things like trees, shrubs, perennials, ground of the container. They tend and annuals! to have a rounded or mounded habit.

At Olson’s Garden Shoppe we always Geraniums and petunias are a couple recommend watching the weather and of the most popular filler plants. Last waiting at least until Mother’s Day to to go in your planter should be the plant your annuals and tender veggies. spillers. Like the name explains, these This helps avoid dying plants due to are the plants that spill over the cold weather and frost. sides of the planter. Some of the most Beautiful planters filled with annual popular spillers/trailing plants include flowers can make the perfect statement sweet potato vine, creeping charlie, piece on your front porch. When and bacopa. Adding these three things planting your own annual planters, be to your planter are sure to help it turn sure to choose plants that will do best out beautiful. in your area. If your planters will be Vegetable gardening might be in full sun, choose plants that thrive in one of the most exciting parts of hot sunshine. Some full sun annuals spring. We get to choose some of our include: geraniums, petunias, sweet favorite foods to grow ourselves! As potato vine, lantana, and many more. If mentioned previously, waiting until your planters will be in the shade, be there isn’t anymore risk of frost is

The Full Swing of Spring

crucial for tender veggies. Some tender vegetables include; tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash, and more. What’s extra cool about vegetable gardening is that there are so many delicious types. They grow in fun colors, have different flavors, and some do better than others in containers. For instance, tomatoes can be either determinate or indeterminate.

Determinate means that the plant reaches a certain size and stays that way. These are the best option if you plan to keep your tomato plant in a pot. Indeterminate tomatoes will keep growing, and will definitely need a trellis or tomato cage for support.

Consider those factors when picking out your tomato plants this year.

To help your lawn this year, consider trying out Humic Acid. This is a product that binds to the roots to help your lawn receive water and nutrients.

It’ll help you save water and it’ll make your lawn greener and healthier.

Spring is the best time of the year, it’s full of growth and sunshine. Plants are growing, bees are buzzing, and we get to enjoy all of it. Hopefully you’re just excited as we are over at Olson’s Garden Shoppe.

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Around the Home — Gardening — Sponsored by The Laughing Owl Greenhouses

8 Helpful Hints for Raised Bed Gardens for beginners JoAnn Grady —Resident Submission

Knowing what works best in your yard is important at the beginning of the growing season, so you don't have to wait another year to get it right.

#2– Planning your irrigation system is important, a drip system is not only convenient but helpful when unable to water when gone.

#1– Location of your beds is essential. Take a day and watch the trajectory of the sun to optimize it for your garden. Most plants do best in full sun.

#3– Investing in good soil makes a huge difference. You need good drainage and compost at least 1/3 of your soil using water retention substances like peat moss, coconut core, etc. You want good soil for your roots to grow.

want the tallest plants in the back of the bed and the shortest plants in the front. You want to avoid the tall plants shading the smaller ones. #7– Bed prep for the next season.

When your growing season is done put a protective layer of mulch on the top (leaves, grass clippings, compost, etc). This will decompose and feed the soil over the off-season and nourish it for the next year.

#4– Mulching the top layer will help protect your soil and keep it moist.

Shredded straw, grass clippings or wood chips (make sure wood is organic) work great. #5– Map out your beds to leave enough space for you to work in between. A good rule of thumb is 2 feet. #6– Think about how the plants will shade once they’ve grown. For example, a garden facing south will

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#8– Make sure to label and track what and when you planted. Don't count on your memory because you will lose track of what you planted!

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Sponsored by Floor Coverings International — Home Improvement — Around the Home

Home Improvement Projects for Spring It’s time to throw off the cloak of hibernation and get active again! We all want to be outside and whip things back into shape. After a cold winter inside, it’s time to freshen up not only our outfits, bodies, and lifestyles, but also our abode - our houses! They want a new spring updo too! Here are a few simple home improvement projects that will put a fresh new face on your home to enjoy all summer long.

Stain the deck— A nice deck is the perfect extension of your home’s living space into the outdoors. It's the place for barbecues, good conversation, and watching children play out on the lawn. After winter, wooden decks can look a little worn and shabby, maybe even becoming splintered.

A fresh coat of stain can change the color of the wood, or accentuate the wood grain. It also seals it up against spring or summer rainstorms (or sprinklers). Decks should be stained at least once per year.

visitors get their first impression of your space - why not lend them a hand up to your front porch? A colored railing brings an instant pop of color not dependent on finicky flower baskets (for those who don’t have a green thumb).

Plus, it will last for years to come.

Update your address display— These are your numbers, so why not personalize them? It can add spark to your doorway and brighten up your entrance too.

Add some colorful tile or brick behind your new digits.

Consider adding backlighting so they are visible at night.

Stencil large numbers onto your sidewalk.

Upgrade outdoor lanterns— Replace the old functiononly lightbulb outside your front door with some new personality in a stylish lantern. Add matching lanterns on either side of your garage too! This is a simple touch that can change a home’s appearance in big ways.

Change the colors of interior walls— After being stuck inside all winter, you might be ready for a change.

Applying a new coat of color to just a couple walls in main living spaces can give a room an entirely new atmosphere.

Tape color swatches to the walls needing a new coat to see how those colors look throughout the day before settling on a new color.

Install a new railing— A new railing can bring an instant face lift to your home. Your entryway is where

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Add crown molding— Pick a couple of rooms to upgrade by adding crown molding between the wall and the ceiling. Or pick a prominent interior doorway to frame with some molding to make a statement. Consider painting the molding an accent color to really add a unique touch.

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Around the Town — Resident Spotlight

Brad the Barber For 43 years, a small barbershop on 54 North Main Street has been a second home to Brad the Barber. He’s welcomed customers of 30+ years as life-long friends into his parlor on a daily basis. Everywhere he goes, he sees a face he once had in his barber’s chair.

Brad didn’t know he was going to be a life-long barber.

He grew up on a family farm in Idaho, assuming that was his life’s path. His grandfather was a barber in a fancy shop in Ogden during the early 1900’s. He trimmed Brad’s toddler hair before passing away. He must have planted a seed, because at age 23, Brad certified in the barbering trade through SLC’s technical college. He figured it would be a fun and useful skill to have.

In the 1970’s, a standard haircut was $3.00. Brad worked in a handful of barber shops in Idaho just one day a week while he did other things.

Cutting hair was just a fun side job. Then, he found himself trimming hair full-time at the BYU Barbershop, which lasted for 9 years. He also worked at the Provo Missionary Training Center for 7 years. Brad cut the red ribbon by making the very first missionary haircut at the MTC. Brad’s skill had him scheduled several days each month cutting hair at the old folk’s home, the boys’ ranch, and even the Utah County jail for a couple of decades.

Even still, Brad wasn’t planning on being a life-long barber. But then one day, Spanish Fork’s resident barber, Bill Vest, called him. He was looking to retire soon, and wanted to know if Brad had any interest in his barber shop on main street. So, Brad and his wife, DeAnn, came to inspect the small space that would come to support their family of 5 children for the next 4 decades. Even today, the original mirrors and coat rack remain the same as when originally installed in 1963.

In all that time, there has not been one day where Brad has regretted going to work. He loves the companionship with the community. All 5 of his children played sports and Brad could easily arrange his own schedule to attend their ball games between customer appointments.

At 68 years of age, Brad is retiring after 43 pleasant years keeping Spanish Fork neat and trim. His son, Jesse, will be partnering with a friend named Jay to keep up with the steady stream of friends in their second home, the barbershop on main street.

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Expert Article — Around the Town Community Expert: Hospice Care Carma Karsten

The Benefits of Using Local Hospice As our community grows so do the varying needs of those that live in our community. As consumers, we have become accustomed to and expect options based on our personal preferences, wants, and needs. Whether it’s our groceries, insurance, clothing, automobile purchase and repairs, or healthcare, we all want to make sure whatever it is, it is a good fit for us.

Local businesses contribute a great deal to not only offering us choices with a personal touch, they provide goods and services based on their knowledge of the community and its needs. Naturally, these business owners have a vested interest in the community they operate in.

Local business owners are often part of the local chamber of commerce, provide support and sponsorship of the local schools and sports teams. They donate their time, services, and money to those in need in our community. It’s also important to mention they generate tax revenue and employ those living in our community as well.

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business, know that you are making a difference for your hometown.

A big benefit of using a local hospice company is you’re really going to feel a stronger connection to those providing care for your loved one. You will be very involved with everyone on the team, almost as if they become extended family. This is because they handle every aspect of a patient’s care, from medical, to emotional, and even financial— and truly have their back as if they were a part of our own family.

Being like a close family, the hospice team is able to evolve and adjust to each patient’s specific situation. There is more freedom to cater to the needs, wishes, and values of you and your loved one. Being smaller, local hospice agencies usually don’t have to jump through a series of hoops to make a change; they can place a phone call and make adjustments happen quickly.

Hospice care decreases the burden on family, decreases the family's likelihood of having a complicated grief and prepares family members for their loved one's death.

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Travel

Places in Utah You Need to Experience!

What can we say? We're living in a special place here in Utah. We’ve got some of the world’s most magnificent landscapes. Here are some neat, lesser-known places to take your family this summer.

Fremont Indian State Park and Museum Discover artifacts, petroglyphs, and pictographs left behind by the Fremont Indians. During the construction of Interstate 70, the largest known Fremont Indian village was uncovered. This museum preserves treasures from the site, including pottery, baskets, and arrowheads. Spend a day at the museum, take a hike on the trails, and then camp at nearby Castle Rock Campground or Sam Stowe Campground. There are short, maintained trails which lead past several impressive panels of rock art figures.

The interpretive center there focuses on the evolution of Fremont Indian Cultures from 500 A.D. to 1300 A.D. Find it at the Hwy 89/I-70 junction, 24 miles southwest of Richfield.

San Rafael Swell For years the San Rafael Swell has been considered one of the "undiscovered" natural wonders of the American West. Eons ago, tremendous geologic upheavals formed a giant dome of rock - a "swell" in the earth's surface. The

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harsh elements beat against this dome and eroded it into a wild, broken array of multi-colored sandstone. Wind and water carved this jumble of rock into incredible formations as buttes, canyons, pinnacles and mesas emerged, making the Swell one of the most ruggedly beautiful pockets of terrain in the world. Hiking possibilities here range from easy to strenuous- technical canyoneering. It's in central/ eastern Utah, and is split in half by Interstate 70.

Buckskin Gulch One of the truly classic hiking trails in the United States, let alone the world, Buckskin Gulch swerves through a subterranean paradise for the senses. Attempt this visuallyarresting walk as a day trip, or walk the entire 20 miles over the course of four days. It is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the Southwest and offers obstacles like rock jams, pools, quicksand, and the potential for flash floods. Yet a day hike option via Wire Pass Trail is moderately easy, and should be a must-do tour on any hiker's list. With stone so deep it’s a challenge to see blue skies in places, this hike will be something that you remember forever.

It is located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Kanab, Utah.

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