Serve Daily Volume 9, Issue 95 April 2020

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We never know the path others are traveling

By Chris Baird

Life is cyclical In this crazy and unprecedented time of uncertainty it is important to recognize that life is cyclical.

As we move forward through April it’s no joke that things are going to be dire for many people around us. It saddens my heart that so many are sick and so many are dying. May we at this time pause and have a moment of silence for those that

we have lost. They are our family members, friends, and neighbors.

Each with dreams and passions and goals.

Abruptly stopped. May we be the cog in the circle of life that chooses to project positivity, love, and support to those around us. To give each other the benefit of the doubt that each other is doing their best to maintain social distancing and not spread this deadly virus. We never know the path others are traveling.

For example, I recall hearing a story, where a man was on a train or a bus with his kids and his kids were acting rowdy and unruly. Being loud and obnoxious to other passengers. Someone sitting next to him asked how he could allow his kids to be so unruly.

The man responded with something along the lines of, “Oh, I’m sorry we are just heading back home after having a funeral for my wife.” WOW! We never know the journey

another is on. What a great time to be kinder in person and especially online via social media and other forms of communication.

A couple of months ago I shared about the Serve Daily Cards. Here you will see next to my picture two of the most popular cards.

The first is the one with a purple flower on it that says YOU ARE AMAZING, REMEMBER THAT. The second has a daisy

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on it and says KINDNESS COMMUNICATES LOVE. BE KIND. These two cards can and the messages on them, when believed or followed can have a huge impact on your life and those around you.

Remember YOU ARE AMAZING. YOU ARE IMPORTANT! Repeat these words in your mind daily, but change it to “I AM AMAZING, I AM IMPORTANT”.

Then you should feel good about yourself and be able to communicate love to your neighbors by being kind.

Remember kindness causes ripples and those ripples eventually make it back to us.

As always, go out and find someone to Serve Daily, it’ll put a smile on their face and yours.

Until next time, find more great local stories in the remaining pages of this paper and visit our site at servedaily. com. (Baird is Publisher of Serve Daily.)

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Staying Apart Communities rally to lend a hand as we face a new reality

By James L. Davis

The world is perhaps united in a common cause; slowing the spread of COVID-19.

And while gover+nments scramble to organize a response and the United States government passes more than $2 trillion in stimulus packages to assist its people and buoy a stumbling economy, communities find a way to stand together, while staying apart.

While governments can be of great service in times of trial, the glue that holds communities together is of thicker things. Countless acts of kindness, often unseen helping hands, and concern for neighbors you may not even know.

While facing a new reality unthought of a few months ago, in the words of Dr. Seuss, “a person’s a person, no matter how small.” Individuals, busi-

nesses, and neighborhoods are standing together while staying apart, helping where they can.

It is a thought that may have crossed Spanish Fork resident James Sparks’ mind as he considered a course forward. One of the owners of Ameritrue Heating and Air, he considered ways the team of Ameritrue might be of service after disruption of a familiar routine.

Before COVID-19, the Ameritrue crew met every Thursday at Denny’s in Spanish Fork for a breakfast meeting. With the virus disrupting everything once considered normal life, the meetings no longer take place, but he wondered about the people who work there.

He said they were always greeted by a friendly server who provided excellent service, and he wondered what has become of her.

“She was fantastic, and we

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Faced with the new reality of COVID-19, people like James Sparks of Ameritrue Heating and Air, are doing what they can to help their community.

always gave her a good tip, but she’s probably not getting tips anymore,” Sparks said.

Not knowing if she was still at work or what became of her, he knew she was not the only one facing a difficult and uncertain future and wondered what they could do to lend a helping hand.

Sparks, with his partners; his wife, Pam; Clint Garner; and Pete Mittanck had decided to suspend the company’s heating and air conditioning “clean and tunes” until the virus had run its course. While he said the small business of six employees has not seen a significant impact from the virus, with the clean and tune service suspended, they had four service vans and more time on their hands than normal.

That’s when they decided a service they could provide was delivering essentials to people

in the community who may be struggling.

“We were looking for a way to keep our guys busy and wondering what we could do to help,” Sparks said.

So, the Ameritrue team has decided to use their vans and crew to help where help they can. They have created service bags they can deliver to homes in need in the community, filled with essential foodstuffs those struggling might find in short supply.

“It’s not steak,” he said with a laugh.

Instead the bags are filled with nonperishable items; canned fruit and vegetables and meats, pasta, and other items.

When considering what might be best to put in the bags, Sparks said he thought back to when his six adult children were living at home. The items he and his wife always

tried to keep on hand is what they put in the bags.

Sparks said they will continue to offer the service “until we go bankrupt or things get better.”

If you or someone you know is in need, you can contact Ameritrue at 801-855-5820.

As for the future, Sparks indicated he is hopeful, but realistic. He thinks the state of Utah will be fine but worries about other places. If the impact to communities and the economy are short-lived after the coronavirus runs its course, then all will be well.

“That would be wonderful,” he said. “But I’m sure they felt that way in 1929.”

Until things return to normal, the Ameritrue team, like countless others in the community, will continue searching for ways to stand together, while staying apart. (Davis is the editor of Serve Daily.)

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Teachers go above and beyond for students in difficult time

By Arianne Brown

Governor Gary Herbert ordered a “soft closure” on all Utah schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 13.

The initial timeframe was two weeks and was later extended all the way to May 1. With school still officially in session, thousands of teachers, administrators, and school staff had to find ways to provide not only educational, but some emotional and physical support as well to students now confined to at-home learning.

With all of what thrown at them, schools everywhere sprang into action. Administrators kept parents informed.

Counselors emailed students about end of term grades. Teachers provided lessons in virtual spaces, read to kids, sent videos, and set up live virtual learning opportunities.

Breakfast and lunches were provided to students who needed them. These things have been possible with the quick action of those in the education system, including some of the following provided by some of our readers.

Ms. Grover at Spring Lake Elementary has been wonderful! My daughter is in her class and has been struggling with this online school stuff. She really misses her teacher, her class, her friends. Ms. Grover gave the kids a journal prompt, asking them how

they feel about this, what they like or dislike.

My daughter responded, explaining how she does not like it, and just how much she misses everyone and everything.

Ms. Grover called me that evening and asked if she could talk to my daughter.

She told me she was about to respond online but felt like she should just check in with her and make sure she knows that she’s missed too.

I cannot tell you how happy that made my daughter! They talked for a few minutes. She was grinning from ear to ear.

She was so happy and has brought it up a few times since. It meant the world to her, and to me.

-Brooke Stoker Andreason

My son’s kindergarten teacher is Mr. Elliot from Park Elementary in Spanish Fork. He has been great during all of this.

He posts a video of him reading a story and doing a lesson at the white board every morning.

Before school closed the kids had some chicken eggs under an incubator.

He posts updates on them every day. Today he posted pictures of some baby bunnies that were born at his house and explained to the kids some facts about them.

It helps my kiddo to have the interaction and here from someone other than me.

-Kendra Wilson

My son’s fourth grade

teacher at American Leadership Academy is Jessica Boren. She has been available anytime during the day to help with questions and problems. She even had a Zoom today with the class to do a Kahoot.

When news broke of the soft close, she put out an email immediately to make sure all the kids had access to a computer and made sure everyone to log on and see Google classroom. And Monday morning she had lessons up. She sends encouraging notes to the kids all the time, let’s them chat up a storm on the classroom page to each other.

She does everything she can to help them get the assignments done. We love her!

smoothly and that there are plenty of new ideas to keep the kids moving forward. If that isn’t a definition of a hero, I don’t know what is. Thank you to all who have gone above and beyond to push for the positive on this situation.

-Ashly Poglajen

I have been so grateful for Mary Rugg at American Preparatory Academy in Salem. She has gone above and beyond in being so organized. She posts videos with songs and actions.

My daughter actually looks forward to checking in with her every day.

She also sends my daugh-

-Stephanie Taylor

Today all of the teachers from my children’s elementary school did a drive by parade to see the kids from a distance. It was incredibly thoughtful and all my kids felt loved and connected. We are from Spanish Fork, and my kids attend Riverview Elementary.

-Angela Oyler

My daughter is in kindergarten in Taylor Elementary and she has

the absolute best teacher!

Mindy Sumens and Mrs. Lowea set up an amazing at home program, with both some online learning and homework packet.

Today was a rough day and I sent her a message about the problems I was having. She called me and spent almost an hour talking to me about some ways to make it better for her. Taking that time to calm my concerns and give me new ways to help my little one continue learning was priceless.

She really loves all of her little Kinders.

-CeCe Davis

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-Bonnie Cuthill

My grandson’s teacher Mrs. Jenkins at Orchard Hills Elementary in Santaquin has spent time reading with my grandson and any students in her class who would like to. She called them and they read together over video chat, and she helps them with their reading skills. She’s amazing!

ter messages telling her she’s doing great. She’s really made this whole thing a very positive experience for my 2nd grader.

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My wife, Chelsey Poglajen is a second grade teacher in Payson. She has done a tremendous job to help all her students and the parents feel comfortable about this change of course.

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Community Action Services offers help and opportuntities for volunteers Now, to guard against spreading this virus and adhere to social distancing guidelines, volunteers are actively preparing boxes that are being distributed to clients based on their family size.

Those premade boxes are then delivered curbside to clients. With school closures continuing until at least May 1, and with many adults being laid off or forced to stay home because they can’t afford childcare, we believe many people are struggling to feed their families.

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While the nation awaits updates of a government stimulus program, there remain many laid-off or furloughed people who are now desperately trying to make their monthly rent payment.

CASFB has a program designed just for these dire circumstances. For those who qualify, emergency housing assistance is possible. Caseworkers are available to meet with clients over the phone or via email to walk them through options and eligibility.

To learn if you qualify, reach out to CASFB at (801) 373-8200 or visit our Provo location.

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ing our social distancing skills, it’s likely we all will have some more time on our hands.

If you’ve maxed out your personal screen time, cleaned your home top to bottom, organized your closets and now want to find a new project to keep you busy, consider volunteering or hosting a virtual food drive.

The food pantry at Community Action Services and Food Bank is still in need of volunteers to help create those food boxes for clients.

If you are looking to get out of the house, we invite you to consider adding a two-hour volunteering block to your schedule.

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As you may know, one of our largest annual food drives, Feed Utah 2020 (formerly Scouting for Food), has been postponed until this fall. The need for nonperishable canned food, however, still remains.

Donations can continue to be made to our food bank in two significant ways: Donate cans: You can rotate the canned food in your pantry and gather up your slightly outdated food and drop it off 24/7 through the food bank chute at our Provo location.

Donate cash: Now is a great time to host a virtual food drive through social media. Every $1 donated to Community Action Services provides approximately four meals to your neighbors in need. You can donate easily and safely through our website or our Facebook page. (Serve Daily submission.)

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Social distancing, office and restaurant closures, layoffs and furloughs, homeschooling, barren grocery store shelves and worries about home eviction have our entire nation understandably worried.

Add to that Utah’s recent earthquake, and fears continue to escalate. Throughout all this uncertainty, however, Community Action Services and Food Bank – an agency that serves the needy populations of Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties – remains open and available during the COVID-19 pandemic

to assist all those families in crisis.

Having recently altered the agency’s procedures to ensure the health and safety of our clients, employees and volunteers, CASFB continues to be a valuable resource to provide our most in-need populations with food and emergency housing assistance.

Volunteer opportunities are readily available as well.

Prior to COVID-19, our clients were invited to walk through our pantry and select the canned and fresh food items of which their families are in most need.

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We’re All In This Together Business owners band together to keep employees working and offer service

By Jennifer Durrant

In the wake of unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 and the resulting quarantine, Mercato’s Savory Fund, along with portfolio restaurant founders from Mo’Bettahs Hawaiian Style, Swig, and R&R BBQ, is working together on two new programs designed to sustain each brand’s full-time employees and feed other unemployed workforces laid-off from companies throughout the state.

The food establishment founders have joined forces and committed $250,000 each to create a $1 million fund designed to keep their 1,600 employees throughout Utah, Arizona and Idaho paid and working during this time of uncertainty.

“We are immensely proud of our founder-partners and their team members for their courage and efforts in this moment of change,” said Andrew Smith, managing partner of the Savory Fund.

“Where other companies are being forced to cut and slash hours, we want to keep our employees working and provide them with a paycheck to help sustain life. Most of our investors are Utah-based investors and this also gives them a way to support the community in which they live ” All R&R BBQ, Swig and Mo’Bettah’s Hawaiian Style locations in Utah, Arizona and Idaho remain open for drive-thru and curbside pickup dining options during this time of social distancing.

In addition to the fund, the group of restauranteurs, along with Costa Vida, is now pro-

viding dinner Relief Packs.

For only $25, customers can order a hot meal that can then be donated to recently laid-off employees, those people working on the front lines in the healthcare industry and other essential businesses working overtime, or others who might be in need of a healthy meal or a simple pick-me-up.

“We believe ‘Food is Love’ and we want to share love during this time when things seem so bleak,” Smith said.

“There is a tremendous amount of people in this state who are laid off. We wondered what the best way was to help them eat for a very affordable amount,” said Smith.

“With these Relief Pack meals, we can help the community eat well, stay healthy and stay home, but also keep our employees working to help the economy as well.”

Relief Pack meals come in three options: enchiladas with all the fixings from Costa Vida, a shredded barbecue pork meal with sides and dinner rolls from R&R BBQ and a 12-piece teriyaki chicken dinner with rice and macaroni salad from Mo’Bettahs Hawaiian Style.

Each meal generously serves six to eight people.

“The purpose is to support business owners, church congregational leaders, government offices and any that are needing help out there,” said Dave Rutter, of Costa Vida.

Currently, Relief Packs are being served to more than 1,000 people per day, with the goal to feed 8,000 per day by March 30.

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R&R BBQ, where employees’ jobs have now been protected through a $1 million stability fund, is one of three restaurants serving Relief Pack dinners to help those currently unemployed due to COVID-19.

help alleviate some financial strain on their furloughed employees or struggling congregants can enroll in this program and purchase meals at a highly reduced price at

ReliefPacks.org.

Businesses or investors interested in donating funds for these meals can sign up on the same website and click on the Relief Packs Partners button.

For more information about the $1 million stabilizing fund, the companies involved or the Relief Packs, visit ReliefPacks. org or MercatoPartners.com.

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Staying ‘connected’ while isolating is key to a healthy life

By Arianne Brown

Social distancing is an essential thing to do to stop the spread of infectious diseases, and Utah students are doing what they can to stop the spread of COVID-19 by taking their school work home.

For many students, this is not only a sacrifice academically, but socially.

Going to school is one of the only ways students get social interactions.

School is a place to gain new and foster existing relationships, and without the daily ability to do that, it can cause feelings of isolation and even de-

pression and sadness.

Guidance counsellor at Mt. Nebo Junior High is concerned for the students he works with every day, as well as students everywhere.

He offered the following tips and thoughts for students who are struggling with the current loss of social interactions: This is a great time to connect with family members.

Lean on each other and think of fun things to do each day.

Connect with friends and family via Facetime, Google Hangouts, Zoom, etc.

Social isolation doesn’t

mean we shouldn’t be connecting with people who are important to us.

If anything, it is more important to connect now than it ever has been.

Connect with others via social media.

This is helpful in moderation and when done in a healthy way. Student’s shouldn’t be spending hours each day on social media because it can lead to more harm than good, but social media is meant for “social interaction”.

Parents should be checking in with their kids often.

Many parents can’t work from home and have no other option but to leave

their kids home alone.

Kids are not used to being alone for that long and it is important for parents to do frequent temperature checks with their kids.

Students need to take care of themselves. Wake up at a decent time, shower, eat healthy meals, go outside, write in a journal, talk to friends, do homework, have fun, and go to bed as if it were a school night. In other words, get in a routine that will bring positivity into your life.

There are many other things out there that can help students at this unique time. I think it is

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For students, the sacrifices of social distancing impact not just academically, but socially.

helpful for any family to sit down and discuss how they are doing and then make goals and plans as to how they can connect

with others socially and bring positivity into their life. (Brown is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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Staying Positive!

YourTribe Clothing does its part to bring solidarity to everyone in a time of isolation

By Arianne Brown

Being stuck in the house all day, isolated from social interaction can be a source of great stress and anxiety for many.

Yet, the social distancing restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 virus has put millions of people in that situation.

The pandemic has left small businesses, particularly employees of those businesses in financial stress.

And then there are the frontline workers; doctors, nurses and first responders who are on the front lines battling the disease.

One local organization is doing what it can to bring solidarity to those suffering from social isolation, while at the same time, helping struggling businesses and giving back to those who are fighting against the virus at its core.

YourTribe Clothing is a brand that has given positive attention to suicide awareness by a simple semicolon in place of the letter “i” in the wording, signaling the wearer to pause when faced with a suicidal thought.

In an effort to show that we are all in this together, YourTribe Clothing is offering a limited edition T-shirt or sweatshirt with the word, “Quarant;ned” printed on it for $25. All other T-Shirts sell for $20, and sweatshirts sell for $32. With money earned from all items sold, the organization will purchase gift cards from local businesses to donate to those on the front lines.

“It’s the perfect trifecta really,” YTC owner, Jorge Garcia said. “Someone buys the shirt; they get a shirt and we use the donation to bring sales to a local business and then take those as gifts to bring smiles and hope to people needing a boost.

“We realize at this time when our country is in distress due to the COVID-19 Virus, business shutdowns and physical and social distancing many are living with stress, anxiety and

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uncertainty. In many instances there is job loss and in others the workload and demand has risen. We have decided to shift our focus a bit and in the next few days you will see us taking some action to not just help businesses but also bring some smiles to our front line warriors in the medical field, first responders and front line workers.”

While YTC is based out of Springville, it services across the state and nationally, and has taken measures to help struggling businesses on a broader scale.

Garcia said that if a shirt is purchased from out of state, he will direct the money toward a business in that area if

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asked to do so.

Garcia has already been able to purchase gift cards from several local businesses and national chains, and delivered to front line workers; most recently the Springville Fire Department.

One small business owner based out of American Fork saw this as a perfect opportunity to support a cause dear to her heart.

Melissa Catmull, manager of UtahRun in American Fork used to work as a nurse, and said that when she heard what Garcia and YTC was doing, she knew she wanted to be a part of it.

“I purchased five shirts, and asked that my gift cards be from UtahRUN

because I’m also the manager of that small, locally owned and operated business,” Catmull said. “I also have firsthand experience with suicide, and am a former nurse, so this cause is important to me on multiple levels.”

YourTribe Clothing will be selling the Quarent;ne shirts until the social distancing restrictions are lifted.

Shirts can be purchased from Your Tribe Clothing via the following link: tinyurl.com/svdxm8o. . For updated information follow @yourtribeclothing on Instagram and Facebook. (Brown is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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Small business humbled by show of support during crisis

By Arianne Brown

It was March 14, and Mersadies Reber, owner of Fellas Chop Shop in Spanish Fork was getting ready to celebrate two years in business by offering $2 Classic Straight Razor Shaves.

Then, the unthinkable happened, and the Centers for Disease Control and Health Department set guidelines for social distancing.

Things like no more than 10 people at social gatherings and staying six feet away in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The day that was set aside for celebrating the business and appreciating customers, the popular barber shop had a total of five customers walk in their doors.

“It was a really hard day,” Reber said.

“Since all this happened, we have been hit really hard, and we understand, but it still hurts us. Most of my barbers are the main breadwinners for their families. We don’t have sick leave and paid time off. If we don’t work, we don’t make money.”

Reber talked about how much she loves the community support they have received, noting that the South Valley Chamber of Commerce contacted her to check in, and that residents have asked how they can help.

She knows that as a business they will survive, but is concerned about those who work for her, and how they will weather this storm. (Brown is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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The staff of Fellas Chop Shop in Spanish Fork have been overwhelmed with the concern from the community during the time of social distancing.

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Home and Fun Expo postponed until late May due to coronavirus At the request of the Utah Governor, due to the world situation with Coronavirus, and increasing exposure in Utah; we felt it necessary to adjust our Home & Fun Expo previously scheduled on April 17-18.

Government health experts have indicated that the pandemic should weaken as weather warms up. Most current public events have been postponed until at least May.

We chose to make this date shift to protect our vendors and visitors to the event from possible exposure to this virus.

We take our responsibility to our vendors and our guests seriously and look forward to a safe and healthy event on our new dates.

We have selected Friday and Saturday, May 29-30 as our new exciting expo date. Please adjust your calendars accordingly.

The event is a unique extravaganza—unmatched in Utah County.

It provides exhibiting companies to meet faceto-face to build relationships and establish trust with visitors to the show.

Guests enjoy learning of new products and services in a relaxed, friendly, under-one-roof atmosphere.

This method of direct marketing is low cost and effective. Many exhibitors to the event can expect to

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Teachers make Herculean effort to keep students in contact and engaged while apart

By Lorene Moore

Facebook is full of memes from parents with a whole new appreciation for what teachers do for their students, but many of them still have no idea how much work the teachers and staff at their school had to do to make it possible for them to homeschool their kids during the unprecedented times we are living in.

With no students in schools, many would expect the halls to be quiet, but not so at most schools. Like many schools in the state, CS Lewis Academy in Santaquin was a buzz of frantic activity throughout the classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, and office following Governor Herbert’s school closure announcement.

Teachers, aides, and other staff at CS Lewis Academy pulled together in a Herculean effort to create “Curriculum on the Go” buckets for every family to allow students to continue their studies as smoothly as possible.

“Having to make that switch to homeschooling is a challenge. The school providing lessons, worksheets, virtual classrooms, and Teletherapy Services has made that transition so much easier. We really appreciate everything they did and continue to do,” said Lonny Woolbright, a CS Lewis Academy parent.

Many families rely heavily on school breakfasts and lunches, with those being the only meals of the day for some students.

At schools across the nation staffs are working to ensure that every student is as well cared for when they are quar-

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antined as they would be if they were at the school.

When the staff at CS Lewis Academy realized that a large part of their families did not have a way to get anyone down to the school to pick up food boxes, they pulled additional staff together to provide for home delivery wherever needed.

Since students can’t come into their classrooms, teachers are sending their lessons to them, recording the lessons and utilizing the many online resources available to send those to their students.

“I’m able to plan my lessons, record them, and post them to our Google Classroom. Then I am available during class time or for those who are unable to attend, I am in the classroom two nights a week to answer questions and help them understand concepts better,” said Meagan Warren, 5th grade teacher at CS Lewis Academy.

Regular posts on the school’s Facebook tell the students they are loved, they are missed, and they are still the lifeblood of the school, along with giving parents additional resources and encouragement for coping with the dramatic changes in their lives.

“Google Meets allows us to hold live classes with all of our students to work together on projects. Parents can go online and request a private one to one meeting to get additional help when needed. We’re also trying to bring fun in the classroom with Puppy Shown-tell and other activities,” said Warren.

Students and staff participated in the Utah School Spirit Week Online, posting pictures

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Teachers, aides, and other staff at CS Lewis Academy pulled together in a Herculean effort to create “Curriculum on the Go” buckets for every family to allow students to continue their studies as smoothly as possible.

and comments for Crazy Sock Day, What Ya Readin’? Day, and Terrific Teacher Day. “One upside to the virtual platform is that we are not limited by locale on field trips and other activities. Usually we can only do field trips in Utah County. Virtually we are able to go much further. Our class will be going to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC, a trip we could never take any other way,” said Warren.

But students aren’t the only

ones cared for at CS Lewis.

In order to keep in touch and support their teachers and staff, the administration started the Staff Bookclub which will now continue online. They have read Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance and are now reading Teach Like A Pirate.

“We have the most incredible staff. Everyone pulled together to make the impossible possible. I am so proud to be a part of this amazing school,”

said Diane Nelson, CS Lewis Academy Executive Director and Principal.

Amidst a whirlwind of social distancing, self-quarantining, and sheltering in place, knowing their school is behind them 100 percent no matter where they are is helping students feel a sense of security. Much like healthcare workers, our educators are the protective link between comfort and chaos for students. (Serve Daily submission.)

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Challenging times have many worried about their financial future In today’s challenging times, Edward Jones financial advisors are thinking about the health of their clients, their families and their colleagues, what’s happening in their communities and the effect of Covid-19 on the markets.

“Most importantly, we want everyone to know we’re taking steps to protect the health and well-being of our clients, associates, families and communities,” said Tanner Withers.

“We’re right here in the community with you, going through this together as neighbors and friends.

And we will get through this together.”

To help reduce the impact of the coronavirus, financial advisors are taking several steps, including suspending faceto-face visits with clients, holding virtual meetings and training sessions and ensuring office spaces are

sanitized and disinfected.

“Like everyone, we really have to do our part to help mitigate this crisis,” Withers says.

“But since our entire reason for being in business is to help our clients enjoy more rewarding lives, we feel that our efforts now are just an extension of that.”

Of course, people’s financial situations also weigh on their minds, Withers says.

“The current market selloff is certainly concerning, but it seems to be driven more by fear and panic than by economic or financial reality,” Withers said.

Monetary and fiscal policy are necessary, but at the end of the day, it will be the medical progress that will dictate the timeline for reducing market volatility and the ultimate rebound in stocks.

Withers said Edward Jones expects daily vola-

tility to persist until new virus cases begin to slow, but added that investors should find optimism in these facts: unemployment is near a 50-year low, with solid wage growth; there’s been an uptick in the housing market, which may accelerate due to declining mortgage rates; and the Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates back near 0 percent.

Furthermore, Withers says, the drop in investment prices may indicate that the financial markets have already “priced in” the likelihood of a shortterm recession.

“This could mean that we’ve already endured much of the stock market pain,” Withers said. “And even a short recession is of concern to all of us, since it’s likely to bring at least a temporary disruption to an otherwise strong labor market.”

For investors wondering

what to do now, Withers offers these suggestions: First, remember why you are investing. “With the market decline, people will be tempted to change their investment strategies,” Withers said.

“But they need to keep in mind that most of their financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, are long-term in nature - a lot longer-term than the shelf life of the coronavirus. If investors have established a long-term strategy that’s appropriate for their needs, they should stick with it, no matter what today’s headlines are.”

However, Withers does

suggest that individuals who are particularly concerned over the current results of their investment statements might want to evaluate their risk tolerance.

“If you are truly losing sleep over what’s going on in the markets, it’s possible your portfolio is positioned too aggressively for the amount of risk with which you’re comfortable,” he said.

“In that case, you should work with your financial advisor to see if you need to adjust your investment mix to include more fixed-income securities, which can provide some downside protection, but

you’ll be making a tradeoff, because you’ll also be affecting your long-term growth potential.”

Finally, Withers says, now might actually be a good time for investors to consider actually adding to their portfolios.

“Right now, many stocks are at their best values in more than a decade,” he said. “If you need to rebalance your portfolio, this could be a time to do so.”

Ultimately, Withers says, investors need to realize that, while we are in somewhat uncharted times, the temptation to panic should be fought.”

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National Parks Week may be impacted by events in the world

By Ed Helmick

By proclamation President Donald

of J.

Trump, on April 20, our nation celebrates National Park Week with fee free entrance and a variety

of special programs.

This year National Park Week is April 18-26.

First let’s get an update

on what is happening at Utah’s five national parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion during the month of April, with the effect of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service has temporarily suspended the collection of park entrance fees.

This is to reduce exposure to park personnel.

As you would expect, visitor centers and park bookstores are closed, and there will be no ranger guided tours. Campgrounds will not be accepting new reservations.

The facilities that are

open will be maintained in accordance with CDC guidance.

It is expected that these policies will remain in effect until at least the end of April.

The official government phraseology is National Park Week is OBE(Overcome By Events) for 2020.

That simply means that a previous action plan is no longer relevant.

However, don’t rush off to Arches or any other National Park because there is no entrance fee.

You will find lodging and meal availability discouraging. Campgrounds are closed and remote camp

sites are being patrolled for appropriate spacing by the local sheriff.

We have quickly learned that our entire lives are OBE thanks to coronavirus.

However, our nation appears to be dealing with this historic public health challenge and we must deal with what is before us right now and look forward to better times.

(Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)

Editor Note: As of March 27, Arches and Canyonlands National Park is closed to visitors.

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Breathing Easy While Trapped Inside

By Lorene Moore

Your floors may be spotless, and your windows may sparkle, but your home is only as clean as its air.

With so many of us staying home, trying to entertain the kids, and watching carefully for any signs of COVID-19, it has never been more important to be aware of your home’s indoor air.

Some of the common effects of indoor air pollution include headaches, fatigue, dry and irritated eyes, nose, throat, and skin. Some people experience an increase in their allergies, sinus congestion, coughing, sneezing, and shortness of breath.

If those symptoms sound familiar, you aren’t imagining it. Poor indoor air quality can cause many symptoms similar to COVID-19, leading to a lot of unnecessary worry and discomfort.

People suffering from asthma, severe allergies or COVID-19 may experience symptoms more severely.

Here are some steps you can take to keep the air in your home clean and easy to breathe: Root out the source of the pollution.

Minimize carpeting to reduce the nesting environment for dust mites and other microscopic pests. Clean rugs and carpets with a HEPA filter equipped vacuum weekly. Use non-toxic products

for your cleaners, pest control, air fresheners, and fabric fresheners. Essential oil diffusers are a great way to freshen the air naturally.

Eliminate mold.

Mold can cause a number of health problems including wheezing, sore throat, headaches and respiratory distress. Bathrooms and kitchens are highly susceptible to mold due to high humidity. Turn on the exhaust fan after showering and the fan over your stovetop on when cooking to help draw the humidity out of the room.

Small areas of mold can be cleaned with diluted household bleach or other cleaners. If the mold covers several square feet or is in difficult to clean areas, then it is time to call a professional mold remover to make sure your family is protected.

Keep your sheets and clothes clean.

Dust mites, pet dander, pollen and other irritants collect on the fabrics in your home such as bedding, clothes, curtains, and carpets. Cleaning these fabrics regularly to get those irritants out of your air will help reduce the effects on allergies and asthma.

Increase air flow/ventilation.

Air flow and proper ventilation can be helpful in clearing pollutants out of your home. Our homes are built to be

energy efficient, but most heating and cooling systems do not mechanically bring fresh air into the home. Open a window or install attic fans to draw in outside air and get air moving through your home. Turning on the kitchen and bathroom fans will help to draw more outside air in and increase the outdoor air ventilation rate.

Install an air purifier.

Air purifiers are another way to clean up stale indoor air. Placing them in common rooms will help clean the air in these areas. For whole home air cleaning a UV light may work better.

A UV light will kill microbes as they pass through the system. These are especially helpful to combat allergies.

Many hospitals and medical facilities use UV lights to keep surfaces clean and disinfected. Adding a UV light to your HVAC system, can help clean the system and your indoor air.

Groom pets regularly.

Pet dander is a common culprit for many allergies, asthma, and other indoor air quality issues. Pet dander is dead skins cells, hair and dirt shed by your pet. Regularly bathe and brush your pet, as well as, vacuuming all carpets, floors, and furnishings with a HEPA filter equipped vacuum.

Make sure your HVAC system is

serviced and the filter changed. As a forced-air system, your HVAC system blows air throughout your home via ductwork to regulate the temperature.

Your system’s air filter is what keeps dust out of the equipment, out of the ductwork and out of your air.

One of the most common causes of system failures is an extremely dirty air filter. Changing your filter regularly will help your equipment run at peak efficiency and keep the air in your home cleaner. A MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) 8 filter will give you the balance you need of good air flow and clean air.

Check your air filter monthly, especially in the heavy heat and heavy cooling seasons. It is recommended that you have an HVAC profession clean and check your equipment at the start of the heating and cooling seasons to ensure your system is ready to do its job to help keep your indoor air clean and comfortable.

If your home’s ducts come up through your floor, the registers are typically easy to pull up. Use the hose attachment on your vacuum to clean out anything that may have fallen through the register. You will be amazed what treasures you might find in there. (Serve Daily submission.)

I WAS SERVED

I was served by many thoughts of concern and reaching out, even though we’re apart

By Arianne Brown

I was out for a run up the “P” trail in Payson. I had the thought to contact a friend of mine in New York City. A quick text of, “How are you doing?” was what I sent.

I had no particular reason for sending that text but was just acting on a thought. The response that came back to me, however, let me know that soon my world was going to change.

“All of us were sent home from work,” she said. “Things are crazy. It feels like the world

is going to end.”

I was completely taken aback by what she texted me, because I was in my own little world of “nothing ever happens here,” while running up my favorite mountain.

“We’re all good here,” I texted back. “No mayhem here.

Your family is in my prayers.”

As I texted those words, I was totally sure that New York was on another planet, and we would never experience what they were experiencing.

Boom! The next day came, and it was announced that church was closed, followed

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shortly by school. A couple of days later, around 7:15 in the morning, I felt the Earth shutter below me. It wasn’t quite what was felt in other parts of the state, but I felt it. There was an earthquake!

I went to my phone to check if what I felt was real, and I was immediately met with a text from my friend.

“Are you OK over there?” she wrote. “I just heard there was an earthquake!”

“We’re fine,” I wrote back to her. “Thanks for asking. I hope you are well in all of this craziness.”

“We’re hanging in there,” she wrote. “We’re sending prayers your way.”

Little did I know how important sending text messages, good thoughts and prayers would be. Over the course of the next several days, and even as I type, physical touch and being in the presence of humans other than my immediate family would no longer be the norm.

With a quick spreading disease and being told to distance ourselves from others and public places, texts would be all I had that connected me to

the outside world.

I was served by the messages that my friend sent, and by the ones I continue to get from so many others. I have been served by prayers both individually and collectively that have been given for my family and our state and nation.

During this time of uncertainty, we can still stay connected and serve others through the use of text messaging and social media. I have been served by your kind words. Thank you for staying connected with me. (Brown is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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We may be isolating, but we can experience a lot by looking up in our backyard

By Ed Helmick

The purpose of “In Our Back Yard” monthly articles is to suggest often little known and interesting places to visit.

But our ability to travel and congregate with crowds of people suddenly changed since the March issue of Serve Daily. We must accept public health restrictions like we have never seen before.

We are told we must stay home and not head off to interesting destination.

The question of course was what do we write about in this column for the month of April.

After pondering this question for a few days,

an inspiring realization occurred; the answer is in the title of the column, “In Our Back Yard.”

That is as far as we can go these days and follow current public health requirements.

We can go out the back door of our house and look at the amazing night sky and what an amazing family experience it can be.

A clear night offers a fascinating display of stars, constellations, bright planets, plus April offers the largest full moon of 2020 and a meteor shower.

Most features of the night sky can be observed with the naked eye, al-

though binoculars or a good beginner’s telescope will of course bring otherwise invisible objects into sight.

A sky map available online is also useful and available free from in-thesky.org.

With this sky map you can specify your location including small towns in Utah. Rural areas have less city light pollution and provide for enhanced sky viewing.

April 2020 has some interesting events in our night sky. Early in the month the planet Venus will appear in the southwest sky just below the Pleiades or 7 Sisters Star Cluster and should be

visible to the unaided eye and through binoculars.

On April 8, weather permitting, we will see the largest full moon of the year with the moon at its closest point in its orbit around the earth. At that time the moon will be 221,772 miles from earth.

This will be a great time for people to photograph the moon.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower occurs annually between April 16 and 26, with the most impressive display on the nights of April 21 and 22 with the best viewing in the east and northeast sky between 3 and 5 a.m. Reportedly 20 meteors per hour can be seen.

First of all, phone cameras will not capture good images of the moon because their auto focus is not designed for the distance of the moon and the auto exposure will create an over exposed image.

It is best to use a camera that can manually manipulate the settings.

For example, you want to turn off auto exposure and manually focus. A shorter shutter speed/exposure time is suggested, such as 1/125 of a second.

Using a slower shutter speed, you should also use a remote shutter release or timer to avoid camera shake while depressing the shutter button. Your camera’s ISO should be

set at 100 and auto. Aperture should be set at f/11.

Take a series of photos with changes to the exposure time and aperture settings.

If you are shooting the moon to capture its details use the longest telephoto lens you have. A long lens will require a tripod for a steady, blur free shoot. This is a great way to learn more about your camera and have fun doing it.

Pretty amazing what we can see and learn right home in our back yard while protecting ourselves and others from risk of exposure to the coronavirus pandemic. (Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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Director inspires her band with a love for all things Jazz

By Ed Helmick

During the Little Warriors fund raising event on Feb. 22 my wife and I were amazed at the entertainment provided by the Payson Junior High School Jazz Band.

The music was out of the 40s and so was the attire of the young musicians. My wife and I are “older folks” and this music and the band is a scene from our parent’s generation. This was of the music our parents played and the photos they showed us as post war kids growing up in the 1950’s.

After the band concluded their last musical number and departed the stage area, I had to step to the back of the room and meet the band director, Connie Ericksen and several band members.

These performers are so young, of course they are junior high school students. They perform like a seasoned and mature band.

I learned that on April 18 they are planning the 10th annual PJHS Jazz Band Dinner Dance. I told the director I wanted to do an article on her jazz band for the April

issue of Serve Daily that would be out prior to dinner dance event.

The idea was to create additional publicity for these magnificent young performers.

As you can guess by now, the 1940s Dinner Dance was cancelled because school classes, including band practice were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic precautions. Also, the target audience for the dinner dance was the age population at highest risk during the coronavirus pandemic.

The young people of this band group had worked hard to perfect their talents and I am sure they were extremely disappointed. I decided to go ahead and write an article about the little jazz band from Payson Junior High School. What I discovered was a more important story for our community to appreciate.

The band director, Connie Madson Ericksen, is as local as you can get and attended Payson Junior High and Payson High School. Her early mentors were her uncle Raydon Madison, Roger Holt, and her most esteemed mentor Jerry

Chatwin.

Each of these people added to her love of teaching. She went on to gain music experience and degrees from USU and BYU. Many years ago, USU would hold a springtime dinner dance and floor show replicating the 1940s era. Since that was such a unique time for our society and for the music style of the time Connie wanted to remind the young PJHS musicians of that era.

She has been at PJHS on and off since 1985 and full time since 2008. It was about 10 years ago when she launched the jazz band class that led to PJHS’s own version of a WWII dinner party.

All year long the jazz students are learning what it was like to be young in the 1940s: they read about Zoot Suit Riots, they watch swingdance tutorials from 1944, and then they work with Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Sing, Sing” up to speed.

They watch snippets from The Glenn Miller Story. On the night of the dinner dance performance they are deckedout in uniforms and dress of the era.

“When the show opens the room is filled with grown-up, paying customers and these 15-yearold kids begin to realize the power they have in music to change the world and to make people happy,” Ericksen said.

It is obvious that Connie Ericksen loves to teach and that brings students who love to learn.

Because band is not a required class, the jazz band class meets at 7 a.m. before regular curriculum classes start.

Connie reports that she has tremendous support from the school administration and her school colleagues. When you see the performance of the PJHS Jazz Band you understand why she has the support she does. You also understand the disappointment of the 2020 Jazz Band Dinner Dance being cancelled.

I set about to write the story of the amazing PJHS Jazz Band and found a story about an amazing teacher and motivator of young musicians. (Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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Band director Connie Ericksen’s love for Jazz inspires her students to excel.

Libraries serve as community centers to transform lives

By Emily Whittle

Springville Library has provided books, entertainment, and safe haven to thousands of patrons of all ages and backgrounds for nine years.

Lauren Tolman, who is over children services at the library, says, “We envision ourselves as a community center.

There’s not a lot in the way of entertainment in Springville, so our mission statement is to transform lives through

a world of knowledge, discovery, and imagination. So everything we do from our building to our collection to our programs all ties back to that mission statement. We really want everyone in our community to have a place here.

Our teen librarian is very adamant that we don’t hide books; we represent everybody in our collection. From picture books to non-fiction, we want people to see their tribe in what we offer here.

“Our community has really come out

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to support us from opening day. We’ve been here nine years and our numbers have just skyrocketed. We see over a thousand visitors a day, which is huge.

We have 800 programs a year, attended by 45,000 patrons.

“So everything that we do we want patrons to enjoy. We take their feedback into consideration for everything; we want to make sure that they are happy.

And they are showing it, by coming out and supporting what we do. We have

smiling faces and we have relationships with patrons but we also have the numbers and it’s a big deal for our city.”

The librarians at Springville Library do such a great job of making the library a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.

They make genuine connections with the people who attend the library. The library wouldn’t be the same without them. (Whittle is a Serve Daily intern.)

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Spanish Fork business experiencing unparalleled growth

By Ed Helmick

Dave Anderson is the Community and Economic Development Director for Spanish Fork City and he is obviously doing a good job at negotiating new brand name businesses to come to town.

This work involves the leadership from city, county, and state bu-

reaucracies to create a pro-business environment and assist companies in minimizing planning and development time. Business development is looking at the brand name national business found in the vicinity of I-15 and U.S. Highway 6. Now we have two more wellknown businesses coming to the area.

Hobby Lobby, a name

you are familiar with as a mega arts and crafts store, will be building on a lot north of the Spanish Fork Wal-Mart. This will be their seventh store in Utah and nationally they operate they operate 822 stores.

It is a privately owned business started with $600 in David Green’s garage in 1970 making picture frames. The first Hobby

Lobby store opened in Oklahoma City in 1972.

The brand is known for its Christian beliefs and its position against government requirements to cover emergency contraceptives. Their corporate position was subsequently upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court based on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In-N-Out Burger is

planning on building on a site near U.S. Highway 6 at 795 East 800 North.

This is a site formally occupied by a building housing Gold’s Gym, which became VASA Fitness Center. That building has now been torn down to make way for new business development. This will be the 11th location for In-N-Out Burger in Utah.

The privately owned company founded in 1948 currently operates 340 restaurants in six western states. It is also known as a Christian based company that treats and pays their employees well. The president of In-N-Out Burger, Lynsi Snyder, is the granddaughter of the founder Harry Snyder.

(Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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ALA TEACHER OF THE MONTH

Mapleton Floral and Gifts named busines of the quarter

Jones selected as teacher of the month

By Shirlene Jordan

By Stephanie Chingas

The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Mapleton Floral and Gifts was selected at the Business of the Quarter by the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce.

Owner, Dana Bjarnson said for business in 1996 on the corner of 800 North and Highway 89 in Mapleton.

They are a family owned flower and gift store offering a variety of fresh flowers, plants, and gifts for all occasions; including handmade cards, baby gifts, jewelry, sweet treats, art, and vintage items.

Mapleton Floral and Gift has daily delivery service to all local hospitals and funeral homes, as well as residences and businesses.

“We appreciate being part of this

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amazing community and part of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce,” said Bjarnson.

“We would love to help you with any floral or gift giving occasions you may have. Large and small events and custom orders are always welcome!” Call 801-491-2220 and ask for Dana or Stacey.

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Jakenzie Jones was recognized as the March Teacher of the Month for American Leadership Academy. This is Jones’ second year at ALA. She teaches eighth and tenth grade Health.

Jones graduated from Utah Valley University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Health Education, a minor in Public and Community Health, and a second minor in Autism Studies.

Some of her hobbies include traveling to Europe, Mexico, and all over the United States. She also loves to scrapbook, bake, and decorate cookies.

When she isn’t teaching, her favorite thing to do is spend time with her husband and four nieces.

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Saying goodbye, after 49 years of service As one of the state’s largest employers, Zions Bank and its parent company, Zions Bancorporation, have nearly 4,000 employees in Utah.

But none of them of them has been with the bank longer than Spanish Fork resident Cheris Losee.

On March 18, Losee, a personal banker at the Spanish Fork branch, said goodbye to a nearly 49-year career with Zions Bank.

Since joining Zions Bank on June 1, 1971, she has interacted with thousands of customers over half a century, most of them in Spanish Fork.

Besides a five-year period when administrative duties took her to Provo, Losee has been a fixture and client favorite at the Main Street office from the beginning.

“She knows everyone, and it’s not just that she knows their banking needs, she knows them personally,” said Amy Morris, assistant manager of the Spanish Fork branch.

“She knows their children, she knows their grandchildren; what they’ve done in their life,

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Cheris Losee started working at Zions Bank in Spanish Fork in 1971.

what their needs are.”

Losee first dipped her toes in banking in the fall of 1969 when as a high

school senior she was part of a group of students selected to work at a local business.

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She was given parttime work at the Bank of Spanish Fork, which was in the process of being acquired by Zions First National Bank.

Rural banking stalwart Wallace Gardner, president of Bank of Spanish Fork, and Roy Simmons, president and CEO of Zions First National Bank, worked out the arrangements for the deal on a napkin over lunch.

Losee left the bank after high school graduation to attend Brigham Young University on a scholarship.

She returned to banking a year later and rejoined Zions Bank’s Bank

of Spanish Fork branch on June 1, 1971.

By that time, the branch had moved directly across the street to a new building at 190 North Main Street.

With three drive-thru teller lines, the building served a steady stream of Spanish Fork residents, including a woman who regularly rode through on horseback.

Over the decades, she filled a series of roles that touched almost every area of the branch, including administrative, customer accounts, and commercial, agricultural, mortgage and installment lending.

Losee spent the last two decades of her career as a personal banker, desked in almost the same spot, helping clients open accounts and take out loans.

“We love Cheris here in Spanish Fork,” Morris said. “It will be a learning curve not having her in the branch, not only for us as employees but also for the community.”

Luckily, Losee doesn’t plan to go far.

She’ll have more time to watch her granddaughter’s softball games, and to spend with her grandsons and sons, who also live locally. (Serve Daily submission.)

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SERVE DAILY STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

With season postponed, athlete stays focused on her goals

By Anderson Brown

It was looking to be the senior track season that would make all her hard work over the years pay off.

Emma Burnham of Spanish Fork High School cleared 5 foot 2 inches in the high jump at her first track meet, which would both tie her personal best and qualify her for the 5A state track meet in May. That same race, she ran a personal best of 17.86 seconds in the 100 meter hurdles.

Days later, it was announced that schools were closed, and all sporting events would be cancelled until further notice. Even with the bleak outlook for her final track season, Emma has stayed focused on her goals.

“It is definitely a lot harder to stay positive and hopeful with everything that has happened,” she said.

“I’ve been doing my best to go to the track

every day that I am able and doing the workouts my coaches have sent me.

It’s hard not to be able to get together every day with my teammates and practice. I’m trying to stay healthy and being positive is really all any of us can do right now in this situation.”

Working hard and staying positive is what has gotten Emma this far. The state-qualifying athlete has been running since she was 5-years-old and joined the Spanish fork junior high track team when she was in seventh grade, and the high school team when she was in ninth grade.

Her main events are the 100 meter hurdles, and the high jump, but she says that she will do any races that her coach has her do, except for long distance ones.

According to her coach, Darin Cable, Emma has been an example of working hard even when things are really hard.

“Emma epitomizes the best qualities of a student athlete,” Cable said. “Her dedication in the classroom and on the track allows her to set and achieve difficult goals. In our only meet of the year before our track season was postponed, she cleared 5’2” in the high jump which both ties a personal best and is a state qualifying level jump. She will be heartbroken if unable to compete this year at state, but I know she knows that staying safe to be able to succeed in life is more important.”

Emma agreed that the possibility of not having another meet this year would be disappointing, but she also had a positive outlook.

“While track has been a source of many tears, it has also been a source of accomplishment, happiness, and great friendships for me for a long time,” she said. “Being on the track team has

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helped me break out of my shell. I have learned how to interact better with others, be a good leader, and I have been taught how to work hard.

I am planning on training like usual to the best of my ability, and if region and state happen, I’ll be ready for them. If they don’t end up happening then I can still be proud of the hard work I put into my season.”

Coach Cable said that he is proud of Emma and all his track athletes, and gave some advice to other

athletes, particularly the seniors this year.

“Track is a hard effort high reward sport that translates into creating high character student athletes,” he said. “Regardless of the athlete’s level of athleticism, as long as they put in the work, they can each find success by setting personal bests and making lifelong friends.

Our seniors are part of our track family. Keep working individually through the shutdown to strengthen your core and

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aerobic capacity. If we end up with a shortened season you will be able to take advantage of being ahead of the competition.

If no 2020 season happens then you will know you worked hard to be healthy and strong in this challenging time.”

If you have a student-athlete you would like featured, who you feel exemplifies what it means to claim that title, please email Anderson at andersoccer04@gmail. com. (Brown is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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What Grandma’s Doing While Quarantined

By Grandma Barkley

Dear Handsome Son: I’ve made my menu for the next month. I’ve got all my spinach, apples, oranges, bananas, lemons, limes and avocados all stored up in the freezer, of hopefully in ‘ingenious’ ways . . . we’ll see.

It is wonderful to know our local grocery stores have special times for the customers 60 years and older and high risk people as described by the CDC to get food.

Trader Joe’s in Orem has special hours every day from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Reams is Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wal-Mart has Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. (They know you are up by 5 a.m. anyways!) Smith’s is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

I have enjoyed our Sunday dinners, and they are more important now, virtually, but worth the effort. Using video to have ‘virtual’ dinners, miles apart or even hundreds of miles apart with the family is so comforting and reassuring, I go to sleep those nights with a smile.

I am going to try a couple of friends during the week. I’ve reignited the largely lost art of letter-writing, I’ve got boxes of them and cards! Maybe I’ll even send Christmas cards in April.

Why not! Any connection is better than no connection.

There is so many young and old that are isolated at this time. There’s a sweet child from Texas, she’s decided to make the best of isolation from her preschool friends with a little help from her imaginary friends.

The young child decided to celebrate her fifth birthday with her invisible friends! When her party was canceled, because of the coronavirus quarantine, “she received some dolls for her birthday and was excited because her parents let her spray the disinfectant to show her how to clean,” her mother said.

“She was so excited to hold the can like an adult.” Teach ‘em young! I think I might add a couple of those kind of friends, hopefully I can have them clean the house.

Well, they say keep with a program.

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Monday Monday mornings, you know I usually go to the recreation center, now closed, which is a good thing since the virus can stay on stainless steel longer than three days- yikes! So, I dragged out my expensive dust collector called an exercise machine, cleaned it off, and plugged it in to see if it was working, that was enough exercise for the day.

It is amazing to learn all the good changes for our world, that with less transportation there is less pollution, A lot less here in Utah and around the world. A professor of meteorology at the University of Reading, said a large amount of the air pollution breathed in comes from traffic, as levels of traffic pollution have plummeted, exposure to pollutants is reduced.

I do like to use my bike a lot. The frontrunner is very relaxing, but how great is it now that carbon emissions are reducing!

Tuesday Another thing I haven’t done in forever is sew! Now this thing called a sewing machine weighs more than a Q400, but I managed to lug this out! I have been reading about the shortages of surgical masks and how we, you, ok Suzie (my daughter-in-law) and I can make masks for our local hospitals!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that DIY masks can be made in times of crisis as a last resort and “should ideally be used in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front and sides of the face.”

A study of homemade face masks by SmartAirFilters.com found that cotton T-shirts and cotton pillowcases are the best materials for making DIY face masks, based on their ability to capture particles yet remain breathable, and that they perform comparably to surgical-grade masks. https://smartairfilters. com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diyface-mask-virus/ Here’s links to masks patterns : https://www.huffpost.com/ entry/how-to-make-face-mask-coronavirus_l_5e78cb2fc5b6f5b7c5483e17 You know I never liked wearing T-shirts anyways at my age! Just need more T-shirt material, can you send some?

I needed to take a breather and clear my head. The sun was out so I walked my backyard’s four corners for 20 minutes, made lunch, cleaned for 20 minutes then took a nap. Is it quarantine or early retirement? It is getting better every day.

Wednesday I didn’t feel like doing anything, so I did crossword puzzles till my fingers got tired. Then went on to working on a painting I’ve been doing at the senior center. Time always disappears when doing art or fine tuning a craft.

A therapist I just read says, “new projects will keep you motivated and distracted. Do the project around the house that you have avoided for ages for that flush of satisfaction. Start a big jigsaw puzzle. Cooking, gardening, painting, or any kind of craft are all brilliant at reminding you of your rewarding ability to create and complete something. Go for a brisk walk before breakfast. Exercise is the fastest and easiest way to regulate and calm your body and mind. Ideally, get outside – even if it’s just for a walk or to do some light gardening.”

Those are great ideas!

Thursday I thought since I’m caged in my house, I got the brilliant idea of letting the birds out of their cages; what could go wrong? I chase those birds for over an hour! (don’t tell the Grandkids what I did, I don’t want them thinking Grandma’s gone daft!)

With all the chasing of those birds, I’m exhausted! That was my exercise for the day! In the end the birds were fine, and I think we’ll do it again! I kind of liked having my friends flying outside their cages, and at least somebody’s getting exercise!

Was there a lesson learned? Yes, duck!

Friday I went into the room I fear, the one with the exercise machine! With a heavy sigh, still in my pajamas, I turned the beast on. Then I turned it off and changed my clothes and got back on it again. I finally used it for the first time in years for a whole five minutes!

I’ve had many great new accomplishments this week but this is the biggest!

I’ve actually been losing weight because of course I only bought healthy food!

Snacking on hummus and carrot sticks get dull fast. What was I thinking. Does Suzie have any recipes of healthy desserts? I know she does.

I did read an amazing story of immense gratitude from an unidentified man who stood outside the ER at Morristown Medical Center in New Jerseythis week, holding one hand to his heart and pressing a homemade sign against the window. The man wasn’t identified, nor is it confirmed whether his wife has been hospitalized for coronavirus or some other ailment.

Yet while the man kept his distance by standing outside with the message to make sure to project his gratitude to those inside. They got the message. An emergency room nurse took a picture of the sweet moment before sharing it with other medical professionals.

Saturday Gardens. No weeds.

I planted more than 400 bulbs in the last two years. Where are they? Weeds!

One small section at a time. I tried having neighborhood kids help but they’re already indentured by their moms, who you guessed it, are pulling weeds. Moms have an amazing invisible power of getting things done.

Sunday I’m looking forward to the churches opening back up, but I’m finding maybe it was more a social event, God forgive me, because I’m finding a different sweet solace still getting dressed for church and going into the gardens and looking at all the beautiful gifts that have been created. It’s very quiet and peaceful on Sunday mornings. I usually seek a question during the week, that would defy the minds of theologians, and study that on Sunday. Sometimes I call my friends and ask their perspective on it and get wonderfully different answers.

I pray you are all are doing well, stay healthy and safe. Kiss and hug the Grandkids for me. (Serve Daily submission.)

THE FUNNY-ISH FILES

Staying Social While ‘Social Distancing’

By Joe Capell

A month ago, I had never heard of the term “social distancing.” Now, it’s a way of life.

I’m spending most of my days cooped up in my house. I’m lucky, because I’m here with my beautiful wife and four wonderful kids.

They’re great, and they help make sure I’m not lonely.

That being said, I do miss having some social interaction with other people. I miss being able to talk face to face with others.

I miss seeing the interactions between

my daughter and her friendly teachers as I drop her off at preschool. Heck, I even miss that annoying person in front of me at the express checkout lane who clearly has more than 25 items in her cart!

But there are still ways we can be social in the times of social distancing.

Here are a few ideas: #1. Wave at people.

On those rare times when I get out of the house, I’m extra appreciative when I see one of my neighbors. I’ll excitedly wave at them. And usually, they’ll wave back or give me a big smile. It’s just so nice to see other people! #2. When you get a chance to talk to people, do so.

If you see your neighbor outside on their porch, or someone out walking

in the neighborhood, step outside and say hello to them. It’s okay to talk to people, as long as you maintain some distance. #3. Call people on the phone.

It’s easy to forget that we’re all in this together. Call your friends. Call your family. Call your neighbors. Call people you haven’t talked to in years. It may not be physical contact, but it can really be great to hear someone else’s voice. #4. Video chat.

There are numerous apps that enable you to video chat with someone.

There’s Facetime, Zoom, Marco Polo, Skype, Google Hangouts, and many others. It’s like we’re living in the time of “The Jetsons.” Phone calls are great, but sometimes it’s even better if you can see people’s facial reactions.

It’s hard to see someone roll their eyes over the phone. (Just be sure there’s no one walking around in their underwear in the background of your video chat.) #5. Write to people.

You can send texts, or emails to let people know you’re thinking about them. Heck, you can even write a good, old-fashioned letter and send it in the mail.

Wouldn’t it be great to go to the mailbox and be surprised by getting a letter from someone?

These are tough times, but there are still ways we can get through it together.

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one and stomping all over anyone who gets in our way.

And too many people really believe it. But as I continued to shake my head and consider whether to migrate to Canada, good things started showing up that convinced me that all hope is not lost for our country.

Comcast announced that they will provide free internet for low-income families so their kids can complete their schoolwork while in quarantine.

Rocky Mountain Power pledged not to turn anyone’s power off for nonpayment during the quarantine and offered to restore power to any homes that had recently been shut off for nonpayment.

Phone companies suspended charges for long distance and activation fees and upgraded mobile hot spot data for high schoolers.

Grocery stores bent over backwards to try to provide necessaries for everyone clamoring for them, and to create safe spaces for those most at risk for the virus to be able to shop.

Sports stars donated money to help provide testing for those waiting for it.

And everyday people offered to share what they had with those who were unable to get what they needed.

This has restored my hope in America.

This community mindedness, this unselfish action on behalf of those in need, this willingness to put one’s resources to good use; this is what has always made

America great.

This quiet but strong undercurrent of goodness and right is what won the Revolutionary War, and ended slavery, and gave women the vote, and finally declared every human being equal.

Not the Trail of Tears, Not Governor Boggs’s murderous edict, Not building a wall, Not unbending partisan loyalty.

Open, disinterested willingness to do what we can to make the world a better place is what will save this nation and make it great again.

I also have hope for the rising generation, because my son, despite all odds

on that awful night, decided not to have a bad attitude, and just kept doing his best to get the carts where people could use them, and trying to be considerate and patient.

If our teenagers can lead the way like that, with the good examples that are out there, then perhaps even those who have forgotten what it means to be responsible citizens will eventually figure it out. (Serve Daily submission.)

LETTERS

Maybe We Can Make America Great Again The panicked rush on all the major (and minor) grocery stores in the state the day after quarantine measures were announced nearly destroyed my faith in this country.

My son is a cart-pusher for Walmart and happened to be the only one scheduled that night.

He was run ragged for six hours bringing carts in from the parking lot (and not just from the nice little corrals where they’re supposed to go, but from in between cars all over the packed lot).

But instead of appreciating that he was doing his best, people were calling him names and pulling carts out of his line (which made him lose the balance and momentum of the line and almost run into cars) and accusing him of hiding carts; they were driving like mad people in the parking lot and honked at him to get out of their way, or nearly clipped him; and one guy actually shoved him so hard with his cart he was limping.

I thought, how have we fostered such a bullying attitude in our communities?

How have we become so complacent and selfish that right when we need patience and kindness the most, this is the kind of reaction we have?

But I quickly realized that’s how we’ve been told we’re going to make America great again: by looking out for number

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Humbled Today, I feel so grateful to work in this community.

With all that has been going on, someone anonymously dropped this note off in my shop. It included a hundred dollar bill for each of my barbers.

With so many scary things happening in the world, this couldn’t have happened at a better time.

I’m so humbled to know that there is so much kindness in this world.

Thank you, Spanish Fork, for all your support, and most of all, thank you to whoever dropped this off in my shop. It means more than you know!

- Mersadies Reber Owner of The Fellas Chop Shop

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