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Utah Valley Visioning project Make it a Safe Holiday Season seeking public input By Ed Helmick for Serve Daily December is a busy month with so much to do. We find ourselves involved with school and church events, community programs, Christmas shopping and package mailing. We have a lot to do and our daily schedule gets very busy. In December, we have the arrival of snow and ice on the roads and streets. It is also a time of year with more darkness and reduced visibility. This is a joyous time of year, but it is also a statistically dangerous time of year. An accident can destroy the joy of the season. Slow down, think ahead of your vehicle and think of every vehicle as a threat to your wellbeing.

Not only do we have the hazards associated with winter driving, it is also the season of the distracted driver. This writer has witnessed several automobiles driving past stop signs and running red lights. This is the season where people are thinking about the shopping list, the next three places they are supposed to go, or just trying to get home through traffic with drivers in the same rush. Look for the threat of distracted drivers at every intersection. Anticipate that a distracted holiday driver will pull out in front of you at any time and ruin your day. At Serve Daily we want you to have a safe day on the streets and roads and you can only do that by looking at every vehicle as a threat to your good day.

UVU & BYU students unite to feed families

Since 2012, students from Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University have joined together to raise money and food for hungry families. On Friday, Oct. 26, Cosmo the Cougar, Willy the Wolverine and students from both schools got together to kick off the 2018 Valley United Food Drive — the largest of its kind in Utah County. Photo: Community Action Services

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By 2065, Utah County will add 1 million people to its population, 85% from internal growth. Local governments, transportation agencies, major landowners and economic development groups are coming together to create a vision for Utah Valley's future. The Utah Valley Visioning project is making plans to ensure Utah Valley maintains its strong economy, affordable housing and high quality of life as it experiences rapid growth in the next 50 years. Valley Visioning's stated goal is "To engage residents and stakeholders in a process that establishes a community-supported vision for growth in Utah County." The group will address questions like, "How can travel in and through Utah County remain convenient? How can we grow jobs that pay competitive wages and that ensure people can live and work in the same area? How can we prepare our kids and recruit talent to fuel economic and job growth? How can housing be kept affordable so that future generations can live near where they grew up?" The process will explore potential growth decisions to create a framework for policymakers and leaders to implement strategies that resonate best with

Utah Valley map residents and stakeholders as ways to achieve desired outcomes. Valley Visioning is asking residents to help create a vision for growth by taking the Valley Visioning Survey. This will give residents a voice in Utah County's future. It is a way for each resident to let their voice be heard. For more information on the project and to take the survey, visit the website at utahvalleyvisioning.org

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Historic Springville home holds treasures By Deborah Goodman for Serve Daily

food. They also discovered medicine bottles, silverware, an antique door handle, and at least 2,000 bricks.

When Sarah and James Wills moved to Springville from Holliday two and a half years ago, they had no idea the treasures they’d uncover, both physical treasures and the prize of community support and stronger family bonds. The home they purchased was built in the 1860s by Solomon Chase and had been owned by the second mayor of Springville. They’ve learned there was an addition built onto the house in the early 1900s. Bathrooms weren’t added until the 1960s. It’s been a labor of love for the Wills and their three children to restore the 1800 square foot house and to tame the one-third of an acre it sits on. “The home has been our little fixer-upper, our hidden treasure,” Sarah says, adding, “We love Springville. It’s the first place we’ve felt really committed to the community.” And the community has been committed to them through home and yard projects, health scares, a surgery, and more. An attempt to pour a patio proved frightening when the backhoe they were using began to be swallowed up by a sinkhole. “The ground was sunken… and shaking. It was kind of scary,” Sarah

But what was most surprising for the Wills was the impact the cellar—and the house in its entirety—has had on their lives on a deeper, more spiritual level. “Digging out the root cellar was cathartic for me. I felt like I was digging through the pain, the mental and emotional, and it felt like I was taking my power back. Every heave of the shovel, I would recite Stephen R. Covey: ‘There is no chance, no destiny, no fate that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.’” Then, in October, after days of rain, their large green ash tree fell. Their neighbors were there, helping them remove the waste and clean it up. The Wills felt it appropriate to respect the home and its history by keeping the fallen tree on the property. They’ve given back to their neighborhood by using that massive log to construct a bench for the neighbor kids who ride the bus to BYU to sit on while they wait. Sarah feels grateful for the lessons learned. “Our house (has given) us the best gift we could have imagined—(the knowledge) that our family can do hard things.”

The Wills family's historic home in Springville. says. The Wills soon discovered the sinkhole actually held a very old, buried shed and root cellar.

In the process of removing the underground structure, they found an old shelf that still supported jars of preserved

A bench made from a fallen ash tree in front of the Wills home.

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Springville Kiwanis organizes Sub-for-Santa food drive By Douglas G. Hamilton for Serve Daily Early Saturday morning, December 8, hundreds of youth and adults will be fanning out across the city to pick up bags of food donations to the annual Springville Kiwanis Sub-for-Santa drive. This event has been going on for decades. Last year citizens of Springville donated 1,600 service hours and over 26,000 pounds of food to the effort. Those donations went to almost 350 Springville families (including over 700 children) via local churches and the Nebo School District. To prepare for the food drive, the Springville High School Key Club, a Kiwanis-sponsored service club, gathered together about 130 of its members and other student volunteers on November 8th to label the collection bags. Local scouting organizations will place the bags on your door-step. On Saturday, December 8, those bags will be gathered up and delivered to the Springville Art Museum's "Art Shop" for sorting into manageable boxes by another army of volunteers. You may also drop off non-perishable food at the Art Shop (East of the Springville Art

Volunteers celebrate a job well done. Museum) at 443 S. 200 East on December 8th from 9:00 AM to noon. On Monday, December 10, local leaders pick up the food and gift cards and deliver them to the designated Springville families. According to Bryce Packard, President of the Kiwanis Club of Springville, "The Sub-for-Santa food drive begins in the summer with the Kiwanis Scone Booth

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at Art City Days. The Scone Booth is the main fundraiser for the Sub-for-Santa food drive, and 100% of the money is spent here in Springville for deserving families. Many corporate sponsors donate generously, but our Ream’s Market in Springville goes even further by donating many items like the food bags, water and snacks for the volunteers, and anything else we might need. The Springville High School Key Club organizes student volunteer workers. Without them, two dozen Kiwanians wouldn’t be able to make the Sub-forSanta food drive happen." Chad Bishoff, President-elect of Kiwanis stated: "In

mid-November, Nebo School District, LDS and other community churches identify how many needy families and children there are in Springville. I'm glad I can be part of this community and this kind of effort." Kiwanian, Doug Hamilton said: “It is amazing what this small community can do to encourage smiles on the faces of our Springville neighbors. Please help with your generous donations.” Anyone thinking about joining the Kiwanis Club can check out their website at Springville-Kiwanis.org. They also meet almost every week at Lemon & Sage Artisan Kitchens for a noon lunch meeting. An army of volunteers help sort donated food.

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Springville Community Presbyterian Springville collects 82 Church raises funds for quadriplegic pounds of old medicine ByÂ Carol Day for Serve Daily

One of the mission projects of Springville Community Presbyterian Church for the last 20 years has been raising funds for Nancy Lower's care as a quadriplegic. Nancy is an extraordinary woman, living and enjoying every day after 20 years of being paralyzed from the neck down. The usual life-span of people with quadriplegia is short and is even shorter for persons who are paralyzed later in life, like Nancy, who was in her early 60s when she had the accident while working as Head of Medical Services for the Peace Corps in Mauritania, West Africa. Expenses for Nancy's care include paid workers, medication, and the expense of running a 2012 Dodge Wheelchair Van. The total expenses were $48,000 last year, and so we have set a goal of $48,000 for this year's fundraising appeal. Visit https://www.gofundme.com/ caring-for-nancy-lower to donate. Nancy and her husband George have

Volunteers collect medication at Springville's Drug Take Back Event held October 27.

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George and Nancy Lower been caring residents of Springville for over 40 years. George Lower is a retired pastor of the Springville Community and Orem Community churches. Nancy is a nurse practitioner who worked at the State Hospital in Provo. They have served and enjoyed the community. This is an opportunity to give back to them.

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Springville volunteers gathered on a beautiful Saturday morning to collect 82 pounds of expired and unused prescription and over the counter medications at a semi-annual DEA sponsored drug takeback event. Springville has taken part since the event's inception in 2010. Volunteers collect the medication from citizens, cross off any identifying information, dump them all together in collection containers, and then turn the containers over to the police officer or DEA agent to

be incinerated. According to a 2010 national survey, more Americans were abusing prescription drugs than using heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens and inhalants combined. There is an urgent need to protect our families and communities.The first Drug Take Back Event occurred on September 25th, 2010. They are great a reminder to to take a day twice a year to clean out their medicine cabinets. In Springville, a permanent drop box is located inside the doors of the Police Station at 110 South Main. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Giving the gift of literacy through personal stories By Porter Olsen & Amy Chandler for Serve Daily Recently a local young man Porter Olson joined several nonprofits together through his Eagle Scout project. He worked with My Story Matters in Springville, UT to make story kits to be sent to Ghana, Africa to be used in their literacy centers. These books also help kids build their confidence, identify goals and provide key tools to learn how to achieve these goals. Ultimately, they help kids develop hope in the future through their own personal narrative. The completed albums were delivered to a nonprofit out of Orem, UT called “Families Mentoring Families”. This organization helps the people in Ghana with literacy, hygiene, and other humanitarian needs. In Ghana, the literacy rate is very low. These books will teach them they can choose to become the hero in their story. They can learn how to reframe their difficult experiences into superpowers and strengths to become more self-reliant. Through this, My Hero Journey curriculum that will accompany the albums students will tell their own stories and then

learn to read and write with their own stories. They will then be able to teach their parents to do the same through their own story. When asked why Porter chose this for his Eagle project he said, “I like how “My Story Matters” touches so many people’s lives.” This was no small task for him to complete. On the day of the event, they had 12 tables set up to help create the books full of cutters, glue, paper, and sheet protectors. Assembly lines were formed and albums were assembled. A project like this can’t be completed without the help of a community! Porter shares what made this possible, “My Story Matters worked with Youngevity to help us obtain the supplies needed for this project and provided the vision of how to make it happen. When the project was over, we had 64 volunteers that worked a total of 203 hours. I personally put in 63 hours and, in total, we completed 48 books.” In the book, each page talks about a different facet of the child’s life. The children will then add their stories and their photos to these albums as part of the literacy program. Families Mentoring Families will deliver these albums to Ghana and start using them immediately This was a great learning experience

Porter Olson completes an Eagle Project with My Story Matters.

for everyone and especially for Porter. He shares, “I learned that although some of the kids in parts of Ghana live in dirt huts and don’t have clean water, they are happy for stuff that we take for granted. It is very highly prized to be given the opportunity to learn to read. I also learned that if you are illiterate, you are looked down upon. We want to change that because that is just wrong! We want to help parents and children learn how to read

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and write with the assistance of these books. I also learned how much can be accomplished with people come together for good.” The gift of story is one that will gain value over time and create a ripple of change for generations to come. We’re grateful to have so many organizations in our community who are working to have a positive impact on the stories of the people they serve!

Santaquin's American Legion Auxiliary was honored to serve 35 veterans and their guests at its annual Veterans Day Dinner. The evening was filled with good fun and good food. We would like to thank our guest speaker, veteran Michael Hacking ETR2(SS) for his slide presentation of submarine operations under the Arctic ice. The dinner and entertainment were

generously supported by the following donors: Olive Garden Restaurants Payson Market The Red Barn Tischner Ford Brown Family Mortuary Jon Chisholm DDS Randy Kester Atty. At law Carolyn Quigley and family Annette Bott and family The Old Time Fiddlers We cannot thank them enough.

Partnerships of caring Your Light International donates free family portrait sessions By Shannon M. Acor for Serve Daily Free Family Professional Portrait Day at the Springville Library was a huge success! Six professional photographers, Anna Harrison, founder and president of the non-profit Your Light International, Centro Hispano and many volunteers helped to create lasting memories for 279 people and over 50 families! The library was abuzz Saturday evening as dressed-up families arrived at the library for their family portrait sessions. All sessions were donated by the photographers. The photographers also edit and load the images onto disks with a copyright release for the family’s personal use. Your Light International uses generous donations to print a free 8x10 for each family. Founder Anna Harrison was inspired to

Cosmo and Maddox

By Jacob Gossner for Serve Daily On November 20, 2018, My Story Matters partnered with BYU's “Cosmo’s Dunk Team” to promote education and celebrate story at Spring Creek Elementary. After a fantastic assembly focused on the value of learning from mistakes, working together, and never giving up, we presented the children with their books. One of the children who received their books was Maddox, an energetic 6th grader with a bright future. After he had time to look through his book with his friend Desdon, I took Maddox aside and asked him a few questions about the storytelling process. He told me that his favorite part of the process was when he got to wear a funny hat and make a goofy pose for the photographer. As we talked more, however, Maddox repeatedly came back to the single word he used to describe himself: caring. One of the values of Spring Creek Elementary is to be kind, to reach out to others, to care. As he described it, caring is reaching out to your friends and trying to help them when they are down. Two of his friends recently lost one of their parents,

and he emphasized that, since he wants to be a good friend, he cared for them, tried to cheer them up, and played with them. He told me that caring for other people, for real and not just to get people to like you, was part of being strong and part of being a good friend. I asked Maddox if he had a favorite part of his book. He said that his very favorite page was the page where he talked about his future and all of the dreams that he has. He said, “I want to be an astrophysicist or an engineer when I grow up. I hope that I will always choose the right thing and stay positive. I wish that there were more kind people in the world. If I could change anything in the world, I would teach everybody how to live a good life and make sure they aren’t poor.” The final question that I asked Maddox was what gave him hope. He told me that the thing that gives him the most hope is knowing that he can try again. He used the analogy of a battle between two mismatched people, where one is strong and the other is weak. As long as the weaker guy keeps trying, then there is a chance that he can win. That chance, and that ability to try again, is what gives my friend Maddox his hope for the future.

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create Your Light International after living in Armenia. According to Harrison, “Many of the people there have nothing more than their passport photos and after a loved one has passed away, they hang that photo on the wall. I imagined how happy they would be to have a beautiful family photo to hang up, to have pride in, to hold onto. I came to feel that a simple, nice, family photo is something that every person should have.” Your Light International has blessed many communities and families throughout Utah for the last three years. Their mission states, “We strengthen confidence in families by providing professional photography to preserve family stories and culture. We help to empower individuals and provide a lasting keepsake for loved ones.” To find out more information and how you can support “Your Light International” please visit www.yourlightinternational.org. Free Family Professional Portrait Day sponsored by Your Light International and hosted by Springville Library

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THOUGHTS ON ZION What are you The Stepping Stones Thankful for? of Pride and Humility

We asked Serve Daily readers what they are thankful for this holiday season. Here are a few of their answers.

By Jesse Fisher for Serve Daily As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we are under covenant with God to establish Zion. We are also under divine direction to flee Babylon (D&C 133:12-15). If you need to journey from point A to point B, before you can successfully navigate between them you need to determine two things. First, you need to know where each point is located. Second, you need to know where you are currently standing in relation to points A and B. One purpose of this column is to explore each of the two great types of society – Zion and Babylon. We hope to reason out the differences (and similarities) between the two that we might all see more clearly to successfully make the move from Babylon to Zion. In the previous column, it was shown that by applying a bit of logic to two statements about Zion made by LDS General Authorities, we can deduce two additional concepts: 1) Pride is the stepping stone to Babylon, 2) Humility is the stepping stone to Zion. If we're interested in fleeing Babylon and establishing Zion, these two deductions suggest we need to cultivate true humility and rid ourselves of pride. Again, we need to understand the difference between the two if we are going to move

from one to the other. Pondering President Benson's landmark talk, "Beware of Pride", suggests that both pride and humility result from our attitudes about our two most important relationships: Our relationship to God and to our fellowman. President Benson explained that part of pride is discounting God's wisdom and elevating our own. We may choose not to believe in God, or, simply ignore His wisdom and rely on our own understanding. He explained that the other half of pride is manifested when we judge others to be either superior or inferior to ourselves. We think they are "better-than" or "lessthan" us because they have more or less ______ than we do. Both of these positions are in direct violation of God's law to love our neighbor as ourselves (see Mosiah 23:7; D&C 38:24-25; Luke 10:27). Belittling others or ourselves, for whatever reason, is a sure indicator of pride. Humility also has two elements: valuing God's wisdom enough to act on it, as well as "esteeming" our fellowman as being of equal value as ourselves and as equally worthy of love. This makes sense that if we are to become "one" with our neighbors, we can't be looking down on them or thinking them as being above us, even if they do have more ______. Next time we'll explore how pride leads to Babylon and humility to Zion.

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I am grateful for my family and the health we all enjoy. I am grateful to live in a country where I can celebrate and worship how I choose. I am grateful for other’s kindness and examples of serving each other all around us. — Julie Jackson Sharpe I am thankful for a job that makes it so we can cover all costs and get ahead a little, we’ve gone for quite a while just barely making it, so this has been so great. I am also so thankful for my kids and their enthusiasm for life, Christmas is so much better and funner when celebrating it with them. — Jandel Reading Christensen I am so grateful for my kids! Years of infertility made me nervous I wouldn’t be a mom. Luckily with the help of modern medicine we have three cute kids! — Brandi Wilkinson I’m grateful that my family is together and, relatively, healthy. I’m grateful for my sore leg because it is making me slow down and enjoy the journey. — Laura Levengood I’m thankful for my job, my husband, my kids , my daughter thats in Heaven , my siblings, my parents and this FREE COUNTRY — Mariela B. Rawlinson I am beyond grateful for Drs. As my son was sick on thanksgiving and he still left his family to come check out my son. I think nowadays we take a lot of things for granite. Thinking about and being grateful for the little everyday things, clean water, power, heat and AC. It truly is amazing how blessed we all are! — Karleen Bastian I am so grateful for my family, our military, and our first responders. There really is so much to be grateful for, especially this time of year. — Michelle Harper I am so thankful for my husband, my kids, extended family, and friends. I have such an amazing support system, and I couldn’t do what I’m able to without them! I suffer from many and varied health issues, and the people around me help me to make it day by day! — Amy van Dyk I am grateful that we can raise our family in Spanish Fork. I grew up in the Salt Lake valley, but great-grandparents on both mine and my husband’s side of the family settled in this area. It’s nice to get back to our roots and we love the smaller town feel! Spanish Fork is full of family-friendly activities and we are happy to live here! — Taralyn Trost Parker TO

VOLUNTEER “Reddo” to Give

A service project to collect items for the homeless in our community for the Food & Care Coalition in Provo. See their list of current needs items at https://foodandcare.org/current-needs/. Please print the list and take it with you when you’re out shopping. Picking up a few things while you grocery shop would be a great help. I will be putting a basket on my porch,message me for my address in Springville, where you can drop off items. I would be happy to pick them up if you are in Springville, Spanish Fork, Mapleton, or Provo. Contact: Anna Scritchfield at 801888-8001 or dusterlea@gmail.com.

Recieving Volunteers Tabitha’s Way

We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a 2-3 hourshift once a week for Receiving. Times that volunteers are needed for thisposition are from 8:30-11 am Tuesday through Friday. In this position you willbe responsible with helping our team receive groceries each morning

and making the food available to our clients. You will also help with organizing food and following a system so that our food is cycled properly! Contact: Mariela Pastrana at 801-709-8573 or mariela@ tabithasway.org.

Play with Special Needs Kids

Come have fun and play with children with special needs at Kids on the Move in Spanish Fork, all while making a HUGE difference for their families. Parents get a break from the 24/7 care. Volunteers to sign up online www. kotm.org/volunteers or groups can call (801)221-9930 Volunteers ages 16+. Groups larger than 10with phone call to schedule about a month in advance. Contact Sydnee Ochoa at 801-221-9930 or volunteer@ kotm.org

Activities with Seniors

At Beehive homes we’re looking for kind and fun volunteers to come play games and do fun activities with our residents

anywhere between 30-60 minutes any day of the week! The residents enjoy playing board and card games, as well as all kinds of crafts. We have games and supplies for crafts our volunteers are welcome to use, they’re also welcome to bring their own games and supplies. Multiple locations available! Contact Cori Dorsey at 801921-9267.

Go Bags

Collect and put together items for those coming out of incarceration; many are staying in temporary housing or on the streets. Items include grooming items, water bottle, towel, etc. This is an excellent project for a large group. Contact: Linda Donaldson at 801-874-5361 or linda@freshstartventures.org.

Give seniors rides

Adults 55 and older, we invite you to use your spare time to give to seniors in need. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) connects you with seniors who need rides to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store. Volunteer drivers needed to drive a provided van for at least one 3-hour shift a week on Mon, Wed, or Fri anytime from 9 am - 2pm. Vehicle and insurance provided. CDL is NOT required.

Contact Katie Chase at 801-229-3820 or rsvp@mountainland.org.

Tax superheroes needed!

Do you like talking about money? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that not only helps local families but that also helps you develop new skills? Volunteer with VITA this upcoming tax season! All volunteers are fully trained and IRS-certified. You can be a part of this impact by helping low and moderate income families learn about tax credits and preparing their tax returns. After certification, you will be asked to volunteer for at least 4 hours (one shift) each week from February-April at one of our 11 VITA sites across Utah County. Training materials will be available online starting in November 2018. Classroom trainings will be held in early January 2019. Contact Claire Warnick at 801691-5371 or clairew@unitedwayuc.org. Join our SMS Volunteer Club, text “serve” to 63975 to receive texts about volunteer opportunities, positive messages, and gentle reminders to Serve Daily. Msg & Data Rates May Apply. Text “STOP” to end, “HELP” for help. Up to 8msg/mo Privacy Policy at servedaily.com/sms

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EDUCATION

ALC Internship program inspires students By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily An internship program at Nebo’s Advanced Learning Center has been helping High School Students try out career paths and prepare for the future. This semester, 147 students from 5 area high schools are participating in the program. They are working at power plants, animal hospitals, florists, accountants, city offices, police departments, studios, schools and more. The attend twice a week for a semester. “It’s endless the things the kids can do,” said program director Chris Thomas. Thomas says the program gives kids an opportunity to explore careers they are interested in before having to commit to schooling or training. “They may say, ‘This is for me,’ or decide, ‘This wasn’t what I thought, I don’t even like it,’” said Thomas. “High School is an important time to explore and figure out where they want to go in life.” Mason Iverson, a senior at Salem Hills, is doing a mechanical engineering internship at UAMPS power. He’s enjoyed “learning what the real world workforce is like and getting a better feel for what I want to do and how to achieve it.” Angelica Nelson, a senior at Salem Hills, is interning at Forget Me Not Flo-

ral in Payson. “I absolutely love it! I am learning about how to run a business, how to create a keen eye for flower arrangements, the best ways to interact with customers and most importantly, how to love what you do even though sometimes it definitely gets a little crazy and you feel as though it’s not worth it,” she said. Steven Jeffery, a senior at Maple Mountain, has been doing an internship with Spanish Fork Fire and Ambulance. He enjoys going out on calls and seeing the EMTs work. He would recommend an internship for any student, even if you’re unsure about your future plans. “Even if you don't see an internship for the career that you are wanting to go into still do one! You never know what your career could be, and if you are questioning a career, go and do that internship to see if you like it or not. The only way to really know if you like something or not is to go and experience it,” he said. Students interested in an internship through the ALC need to fill out an application and will be required to take a related CTE course. For a list of available internships, go to alc.nebo.edu/news/ work-based-learning-internship-placement-options. Businesses interested in sponsoring an intern can contact Chris Thomas at chris. thomas@nebo.edu.

Mason Iverson, a Salem Hills senior, is a UAMPS high school student intern.

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Making dreams come true for Nebo student with cancer mass on the right side of her scalp that tested positive for a second type of cancer, Sclerosing Rhabdomyosarcoma. That tumor was operated on and reKallie Jensen was born on August 26, sected. Six months later in August 2018, 2003. She is 15 years old. Kallie was Kallie had another mass behind her right diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue ear and hasn’t been removed yet. cancer called myxofibrosarcoma in her Kallie received three more rounds of right jaw two weeks before her 11th chemotherapy that was stopped because birthday. the chemotherapy did nothing to slow Because Kallie’s tumor was so big, the growth of the tumor. Kallie finished she had a tracheotomy and a feeding another six doses of stronger radiation, tube placed. She’s had 15 surgeries that but the tumor is still growing. A new consist of bone and tissue grafts. Kallie tumor spot was just found in her back finished 10 rounds of chemotherapy Kallie’s mom, Kimberly Bjarnson, and 25 radiation treatments. Kallile was said, “Kallie plans to travel to Colorado cancer free for three years. In that three to receive a trial drug, that we are hoping years, Kallie’s trach was removed, and and praying will work to kill these canshe had two more jaw surgeries that were cer cells!” less extensive. Ms. Jessica Mohler, health and student Kallie also contracted a chronic jaw government teacher at Mapleton Junior infection which consisted of another jaw High, is helping to make Kallie’s dreams surgery to remove the metal that was come true. If you would like to help, placed in her jaw the first go around. The email jessica.mohler@nebo.edu. infection is a side effect of radiation to Kallie’s story was featured on ABC4 the bone. Kallie still deals with the jaw News, by reporter Kara Murphy on Noinfection today. vember 12, 2018. In February 2018, Kallie developed a

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Springville FFA speaker fourth in the nation Winners of the National FFA Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Friday, October 26, at the seventh session of the National FFA Convention & Expo. Jaynee Giffing, a member of the Springville High School FFA, placed fourth in the event. The event was held in conjunction with the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The top four individuals received cash awards, sponsored by Monsanto, to recognize their success in the event. Giffing is the daughter of Rob and Monica Giffing of Spring Lake. She is a senior at Springville High School. The prepared public speaking LDE is designed to recognize outstanding FFA members for their ability to prepare and present a factual speech on a specific agricultural issue in a well thought-out and logical manner in a competitive setting. Members prepare and deliver a six to eight minute speech from memory and respond to five minutes of questions. The event is just one way FFA members can develop their ability to communicate in a

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Springville FFA held Spanish Fork Rotary and local businesses donate dictionaries opening social Rotary members and sponsors work on The Dictionary Project.

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily Mallory Murdoch the Chapter President left, Harley Espinoza the Chapter Treasurer, right.

By Ashley Truscott for Serve Daily The Springville FFA chapter had a very enjoyable activity on August 30th. This activity was opening social for their chapter or just an opening activity to get high school students interested in the Springville chapter. At the activity, the chapter had a parent meeting as well. Students showed up with their parents for fun games. One of the activities that the parents discussed was the BBQ Drive-Thru. Another topic that was talked about was the chapter's theme for the year, which is "Rise." As the school year goes by, the

FFA members want to "rise" and be a better person than when they started the school year. They played games of horseshoe, stick horse barrel racing, and some roping. McKenzie Nielsen, a Freshman at the Jr. High, had to say, “I had a good time, and I enjoyed meeting others and playing games.” Maggie Miller, also a Freshman from the Jr. High, said, “I enjoyed the games and talking with my friends and new people, I had a good time and I’m excited for next years opening social.” After the parent meeting was over students came back over to sit with their parents and enjoy some food.

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The Spanish Fork Rotary Club partnered with The Dictionary Project to provide student dictionaries for over 1700 third-graders in Nebo School District. Due to the generosity of many local sponsors, this project was made possible. The Dictionary Project, founded in 1995 by Mary French, has provided over 31 million children with student dictionaries. The project exists with the goal to “assist all students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary.” Julianne Roberts, a sponsor from Larson & Co and member of the Spanish Fork Rotary Club, said, “I think the biggest impact these dictionaries have on these students is that these kids now have their very own book. When we deliver the dictionaries to the schools, so many of them are excited to have something they can put their name in and take home at the end of the year.” Roberts continued, “These particular dictionaries have so much information besides the typical word definition section: it includes the periodic table, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, information on the US Presidents, and maps of the world.” Lana Dahl, sponsor from Triple-T Heating and Cooling and member of the Spanish Fork Rotary Club, said of The Dictionary Project, “You would think,

with all the technology, that the impact [of the dictionaries] wouldn’t be great, but it is. The students are so excited to know that this book is theirs!” Lana Hiskey, member of the Spanish Fork Rotary Club, said, “Rotary could not provide these dictionaries without the help and financial backing of the many businesses in the area. Thank you to all those that continue to support Rotary and students.” Over the next several months, a Spanish Fork Rotary member and local sponsor will visit elementary schools to present each third-grader with a student dictionary. This year’s sponsors: Axia Home Loans Bank of American Fork (Spanish Fork) Bank of American Fork (Salem) Canyon View Medical Group Central Bank Esplin Eye Center Huntington Family Dental Larson & Co. Luke Marvin Mountain Land Physical Therapy Mountain View Hospital Nebo Credit Union Payson Lions Club Rick Ainge, CPA Rock Canyon Bank Santaquin Pharmacy Springville Dentistry Susan Barber Tischner Ford Triple-T Heating and Cooling

Santaquin PD offers law enforcement internship to local students

A Nebo ALC intern participates in a police simulation.

By Arianne Brown for Serve Daily High school students from around Nebo School District are learning what it’s like to be police officers in a law enforcement internship led by Detective Rich Glenn of the Santaquin Police Department. This program has 10 students from Spanish Fork, Payson, Salem and Maple Mountain High Schools. Detective Glenn says was created with several purposes in mind. “Due to police officers being negatively portrayed in the press, we’ve been getting less people interested in pursuing law enforcement as a career,” Detective Glenn said. “We not only need

qualified candidates, but individuals who are genuinely interested in the job and passionate about public safety. We also want students to see what it’s really like to work in law enforcement, and to have a positive connection with public safety officials.” The course has been offered before by several other departments and has traditionally spanned over eight weeks, which didn’t allow students the chance to really understand law enforcement according to Detective Glenn. “The old program, or traditional programs, would have students do ride alongs with police officers and they would watch officers do reports,” Detective Glenn said. “It was often during a slower time of the day, and it was pretty

boring. So, to give students more exposure, we decided to spread it out over 16 weeks with the students coming once a week for two hours during school. Many students have even expressed that they wish they could do it twice a week.” During the course, the students learn defensive tactics and when it’s appropriate to use them. The class goes over firearms safety, building clearance and alcohol and drugs -- where they see real drugs. They go through a virtual simulator using a gun operated by lasers, with a taser attached to the belt, simulating getting shot if they don’t react correctly. The students write reports, and are even put through a mock trial where they must testify in front of a judge. During the final week, they participate in ride-alongs so that they have background knowledge when they see an officer act. “We want the students to get a realistic view of law enforcement, and that it’s not like what TV and the movies make it out to be,” Detective Glenn said. “Cops don’t become cops to shoot people. The use of deadly force should be avoided at all costs, and officer-involved shootings

are not the way movies make it look like. When an officer is involved in a shooting, he or she is automatically a suspect in a homicide. It is important that these students know fact from fiction, and this course teaches that.” Detective Glenn understands that there will be some students who join the course and leave not wanting to pursue a career in law enforcement, but hopes that even for those students, this course would have served a positive purpose. “At the very least, I hope that this program gives students the chance to be educated and to have a positive tie with law enforcement. Officers are normal people with families, who are just doing a job the best they can.” The police internship is offered through Nebo Advanced Learning Center for juniors and seniors who qualify. If your student is interested, or for more information, go to alc.nebo.edu/news/ work-based-learning-internship-placement-options, then click on the Legal Internship tab on the Internship Placement Locations form.

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Nebo celebrates Apple Crunch Day, Farm to School Month By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily On Wednesday, October 17, Nebo School District joined with schools across Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Nebraska in celebrating the 2nd Annual Apple Crunch Day aka The Greatest Crunch on Earth! Each elementary student eating school lunch in the district received a local, farm-fresh apple with their school lunch meal. Apples were provided by Mountainland Apples located in Santaquin Utah, right here in our area. Elementary students loved crunching into fresh, delicious apples! The Apple Crunch initiative encourages healthy eating, Farm to Fork and local food purchasing. It is a way to get excited

about delicious local produce, help students understand where their food comes from, and support local farmers. It is also a great way to celebrate October, which is Farm to School Month. Several schools in the district, including Westside and Meadowbrook, had staff and volunteers run booths at lunchtime to promote the event and interact with the students. Students were able to write their favorite ways to eat apples, choose sticker prizes, and learn apple fun facts. Did you know that the average American eats about 46 pounds of apples and apple products each year? Thanks to all who participated in this year’s Apple Crunch Day! And a big thank you to Mountainland Apples for your contribution!

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Park Elementary students delight Nebo School Board and audience members By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily

Students at Park Elementary presented and performed at Nebo School District’s November Board Meeting Student leaders at Park Elementary warmly welcomed attendees to Nebo’s Board Meeting, led audience members in the Pledge of Allegiance, introduced their school, and gave a presentation on how WIGs, Wildly Important Goals, have helped them achieve success. WIGs focus on setting attainable goals for individual students, whole classes, and even the entire school. Some of these goals include increasing reading comprehension, reading for a certain amount of time each day, writing eight-sentence paragraphs, and learning multiplication. Students create both short-term goals and long-term goals, and are praised for their small victories. Students at Park Elementary seek to receive a “Golden Panther Paw” during the school year. Receiving a “Golden Panther Paw” means they were seen doing something good. They receive a “Golden

"If you don’t know where you are going, then you won’t know where to start." Panther Paw” by a faculty member, and get their name written on the “Golden Panther Paw Board”. Once a row is filled with names, the students on that row get to go to a special breakfast with the principal. Through the use of Land Trust money, Park Elementary has hired more technicians and purchased chrome books, making the ratio of students to chrome books one to one. Through the use of technology in the classroom, students have more access to reading and math resources. Third-graders at Park Elementary sang two songs, one of which contained the lyrics, “If you don’t know where you’re going, then you won’t know where to start", but because of the proactive use of goal setting at Park Elementary, students are traveling toward a bright future.

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Nebo parents learn to 'Save the Kids' digitally By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily

During the first week of November 2018, parents in Nebo School District attended a free education night about screen time, device use, social media, and how to navigate the digital age. Presenters included Collin Kartchner and Dr. Katey McPherson. Dr. Katey McPherson, a national internet safety expert, presents to audiences large and small across the country in an effort to educate parents and children on the importance of wise device use. “Social media is like an iceberg,” McPherson said. What people see is the happy, smiling faces, “perfect lives” and unattainable body images posted by friends, family, and social media celebrities. What people don’t see is the hard times, the pain behind the smiling faces and the sadness. Teaching children about the “Social Media Iceberg" will help them deal with the disappointments of life.

Being a high school counselor, McPherson often has parents ask her, “When should I give my child a smartphone?” or “When should I allow my child to have social media?” In response, McPherson says that it is different for each child and there is no magic age. “Restriction is not our goal,” McPherson said, “and technology is not bad.” The goal for parents is to help their children reach an understanding to where they can self-govern. Collin Kartchner presents to tweens and teens all over the state of Utah and the country. In addition to his presentation at the parent night, Collin presented at two other schools in Nebo School District. Collin Kartchner’s fame started when he began using his Instagram account to make fun of Instagram. Instead of posting “perfect life” photos, he used photo filters and videos of random things to help people realize how silly and unrealistic social media can be. To date, he has over 74 thousand followers. He has used his following to organize charity projects, help natural disaster victims, and create

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Dr. Katey McPherson talks to Nebo School District parents about wise use of digital devices. uplifting billboards. His most recent movement, #savethekids, is centered on saving tweens and teens from the potential destruction that can come from social media. Collin sites many studies that show anxiety, depression and risk of teen suicide are linked to smartphone use. Reportedly, 87 percent of teenagers ages 10 to 17 have social media. On average, teens spend 9 hours a day looking at a screen. In addition, many studies show that Instagram is the most likely social media app to cause young people to feel depressed and lonely.

Collin Kartchner encouraged teens to step away from their smartphones, make real connections with their peers and families, and delete apps that are not making them happy. To encourage this, he asked students to stand up and hug the person next to them for eight seconds. “It may feel like forever,” Collin said, “but just hug it out!” Due to the release of oxytocin which has a myriad of health benefits, people need at least 8 hugs a day, for 8 seconds each in order to maintain proper balance. In conclusion, Collin said, “Go hug Snapchat. See what happens.”

ALA December Teacher of the Month By Stephanie Chingas for Serve Daily Congratulations to Matt Wendell, American Leadership Academy Teacher of the Month for December. This is Mr. Wendell's first year at ALA. He teaches Band, Jazz Band, and Drumline. Currently, He plays in 2 professional orchestra's. The Utah Millennial Choir & Orchestra, and the Utah Valley Symphony. He is the Director of the Utah Valley Youth Symphony and also serves as a board member. Mr. Wendell graduated high school in Oregon. Attended Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon on a full-ride music scholarship from 20002002. And in 2010, received his degree in Music Education from the University of Utah. His love and dedication to music won him the John Phillips Sousa Award his

Matt Wendell senior year of high school, as well as several music scholarships. When Matt is not working or playing, he enjoys going to movies, dancing, gardening, and playing video games. He also loves dogs. Congratulations Mr. Wendell!

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By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily Members of the Maple Mountain Ellevés Drill Team from Nebo School District worked with Whoop Dee Doo and other youth in Utah County to produce an artistically-inspired presentation. Whoop Dee Doo is a traveling, artist-led organization with the purpose of organizing site-specific installations and performances with communities around the world. Co-directors Matt Roche and Jaimie Warren work with youth groups

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and local performers to create theatrical experiences using simple resources. Jethro Gillespie, art teacher at Maple Mountain High, and Provo art educator James Rees teamed up with Whoop Dee Doo to plan and execute a series of youthled performances. Eight students from four high schools in Utah County composed the cast, and members of the Maple Mountain Ellevés Drill team joined in as performers. Creative costumes and sets were fashioned to match the group’s chosen theme. Presented to the public six times, each production included skits,

crowd contests, performances from the Ellevés, and a group dance. Gillespie said, “This was such an amazing experience for our students, to work directly with these professional artists in an intense, week-long workshop to make this wonderfully strange and spontaneous show. I believe engaging students with contemporary art practice is a healthy, productive and memorable educational experience.” An exhibit of the event is being held at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art in Salt Lake City until March 2, 2019.

Cafe Rio opens in Springville and gives back to community By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily Cafe Rio in Springville opened its doors on Wednesday, October 24. Cafe Rio's spokesperson stated that they always like to give back to the community and one way is to donate to the schools. Nebo Education Foundation received a $2,500 check from Cafe Rio and will disburse it to schools and teachers through grants. The Nebo Education Foundation board members that were on hand to accept this

generous check were Lana Hiskey, executive director; Stacy Nance, president; Gayle Gammell, treasurer; Marla Bird; Dale Phelps, past president; and Kevin Johnson. The Nebo Education Foundation thanks Cafe Rio in Springville for their thoughtfulness and remembering Nebo children that are our future.

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Nebo Academic All-State 2018-2019 Fall Sports

Fall Academic All State recipients.

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily Student-athletes in Nebo School District were recognized for their academic excellence as well as their athletic accomplishments for the 2018-19 Fall Sports season. The Academic All-State award, presented by the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), is given to high school senior athletes for their accomplishments in the classroom as well as in their given sport. The Academic All-State award is the most prestigious academic honor that a high school senior can receive from the UHSAA. Congratulations to the following students: Boys' Golf Jaxon Wilkinson, Springville High Brennan Jensen, Payson High

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Brandon Mayo, Salem Hills High Girls' Tennis Savannah Cochran, Springville High Sydney DeGraw, Payson High Sable Saunders, Payson High Thobeka Talbot, Payson High Girls’ Cross Country Kelcie Richmond, Maple Mountain High Melody Anderson, Springville High Mariah Skinner, Springville High Ashley White, Springville High Rebecca Cromar, Salem Hills High Kaelyn Fusselman, Salem Hills High Aubrey Snow, Salem Hills High Savannah Johnson, Payson High Volleyball Kallysta Strong, Springville High Anika Teemant, Payson High Hailey Cuff, Salem Hills High Emma Argyle, Spanish Fork High Julia Hult, Spanish Fork High Girls’ Soccer

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Kaitlyn Brooks, Maple Mountain High Madisyn Frischknecht, Maple Mountain High Samantha Nobuhara, Maple Mountain High Reilly Rogers, Maple Mountain High Erika Webster, Maple Mountain High Mayzie Brunson, Springville High Alexys Griggs, Springville High Abigail Smith, Springville High Mauria Blauer, Payson High Madeline Mitchell, Payson High Ambria Rowley, Payson High Ericka Stone, Payson High Brynn Eyre, Salem Hills High Jennah Lee, Salem Hills High Josie Nelson, Salem Hills High Tiffany Nelson, Salem Hills High Alexa Nielson, Salem Hills High Kelsey Parcell, Salem Hills High Emily Stevens, Salem Hills High Jennie Strong, Salem Hills High

AnnaBelle Buck, Spanish Fork High Ashtyn Harrison, Spanish Fork High Erica Orton, Spanish Fork High Brylee Rudd, Spanish Fork High Sadie Stutz, Spanish Fork High Boys’ Cross Country Tanner Maingot, Maple Mountain High Caleb Gardner, Springville High Grant Gardner, Springville High Isaac Hodson, Springville High Carter Paxton, Springville High Football Cole Christensen, Maple Mountain Cameron Dorny, Maple Mountain High Jesse Harness, Maple Mountain High Austin Olsen, Maple Mountain High Herbert Wright, Maple Mountain High Damon Kinder, Payson High Brock Sorensen, Payson High Brayden Biesinger, Salem Hills High Blake Hofheins, Salem Hills High Benjamin Boyack, Spanish Fork High

November 2018 Nebo PEAK Award Winners

November PEAK award winners.

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily Nebo School District wants to showcase our Positive Energy and Kind employees. PEAK Award winners are nominated by patrons and recognized by the Superintendent Staff and Nebo School Board of Education. The award is administered by the Communications and Community Relations Department. Cheryl Davis, Secretary, Maple Mountain High Nominated by: Eric Hyer “Cheryl is the attendance secretary, so she often gets phone calls from upset parents. She handles these calls very well and professionally. She has on her computer a saying: ‘Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.’ After seeing that, I have also tried to incorporate that into my classroom management. Cheryl is very positive and goes out of her way, not only to do her job, but to help out wherever she is needed. She goes the extra mile to make our school a fun and welcoming place to work.” Liz Worthen, Secretary, Salem Hills

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Nominated by: Brett White & Lee Gillie “Liz is so positive and happy in all interactions, with every person, adult to toddler, even when it is difficult. She is so amazing when it comes to customer service. Liz will take on any task and complete it perfectly, plus 50 percent!! SHHS gets raving reviews from every staff member, student, and community person about how energetic and friendly Liz is every time they have an interaction. Liz truly embodies Spirit-Heart-Honor-Suc-

cess!” Ryan Rigby, Teacher, Spanish Oaks Elementary Nominated by: Jenna Fagergren Lambert, Megann McKendrick “Ryan is always willing to try new things with a good attitude. He knows that things are constantly changing in education and technology, and he doesn't complain when we are asked to do something different than usual. He is a great communicator and teammate. For new teachers,

Youth Court Director. It is always interesting that many of these trainings begin with the very basic concepts of health and wellness. I will ask you the same questions that the experts ask at the beginning of their presentations; Are you eating three balanced and nutritional meals a day? Are you getting eight hours of sleep each night? Are you consistently exercising? Are you getting out of your house each day and cultivating healthy relationships? When you can answer “yes” consistently to these questions and your feelings of hopelessness continue it may be time to get additional help. For many, the first place, due to insurance requirements, is to start with a visit to a primary care provider. Most basic physical exams include mental health screenings. Share with your health care provider what you are struggling with and your concerns. If you do not have a primary care provider may I offer a suggestion? Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211.org.

This is a one-stop shop that can assist you in finding resources and help in your community. 2-1-1 is supported by the United Way. It is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Life is never hopeless. By taking small and deliberate steps each day we can strengthen ourselves both physically and mentally.

he's always sharing ideas and meeting with our team to make sure everyone is on the same track. Ryan gets to know people well and works to be a friend to those around him. He is always welcoming collaboration and is up for sharing ideas, lessons, and behavior re-enforcers. Ryan is always helping where needed.” For more PEAK Award winners, visit ServeDaily.com

When and how do I get help? By Shannon M. Acor for Serve Daily I think there have been times we have all felt sad, lonely, and perhaps even hopeless. For many, those feelings are situational and as soon as the stressful situation ends so do those dark, heavy feelings. But for many the feelings of sadness linger and become debilitating. The ability to think clearly and rationally disappears. When is the right time to ask for help? There is no correct answer to this question because it is very personal and individualized. What help do I need to feel “normal”? Again, a very individualized question with multifaceted answers. Over the next several months, it is the desire of the Serve Daily staff to provide some resources and answers to help you answer that question for yourself or perhaps even a loved one you are concerned about. I have been to many mental health trainings and seminars in connection with my job as a Prevention Coordinator and

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Duke’s Jewelers, a Springville Main Street staple, just celebrated their 70th anniversary this fall. Richard Holmes has been the owner since 1979, when he took over for his grandparents, Mel and Mary Duke. The business celebrated with a party, gemstone giveaways and even a contest where one could guess a code on a safe for a chance to win money. In September of 1948, J. Melvin and Mary Duke opened Duke’s Jewelers on Main Street in Springville. Mel had been trained as a watchmaker during World War II and after working for several jewelers, he and Mary decided to open their own store in Springville, which they were drawn to because of its charm and friendliness. Their original location was small and was where the snack bar of the Rivoli Theater is today. Duke’s moved down the street to their current location in the early 1960s. At the age of ten, Holmes began cleaning the store, doing odd jobs and learning watchmaking from his grandfather. Duke’s is an asset to the community because they have become well-known

Duke's Jewelers in Springville has been in business since 1948. for their expert, personalized service. Holmes is not only a jeweler and a goldsmith, but he’s also a certified gemologist, so he is able to identify and appraise

gems. Instead of shipping your precious pieces of jewelry to a trade shop across the country, like many jewelry stores do, Holmes and his team of eight employees

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Mountain View Hospital surprised a long-time board member with a scholarship in her name. Mary Williams, Ph.D, associate professor for the BYU College of Nursing, was emotional as she learned that a new BYU Signature Scholarship supported by Mountain View Hospital was named after her. Williams has served as a member of the Mountain View Hospital Board of Directors since 2000 and as chair since 2008. She has been a member of the faculty of the BYU College of Nursing for 40 years including 27 years as associate dean. Her other community and professional service includes the State Board of Nursing, the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Utah Nurses Association and American Nurses Association. Williams was born and raised in Payson. She worked at the hospital in Payson as a candy striper and then ward clerk. While she was in nursing school, she worked at the hospital as a nurse’s aide. It was about this time that she said “…[I] was mentored by some of the best nurses possible who were instrumental in teaching me the significant role a nurse can have in truly making a difference in the most tender, intimate, and difficult times of an individual and family’s life.” At the close of a Hospital board meeting, held on October 17 at Magleby’s in

From left: Carol Kounanis, Analisa Dawson, Patricia Ravert, Mary Williams and Kevin Johnson Springville, special guests were ushered into the room. Dr. Patricia Ravert, Dean of the BYU College of Nursing, Analisa Dawson, the first recipient of the scholarship, Carol Kounanis, Donor Liaison from LDS Philanthropies and Mary’s family had come to be a part of the scholarship announcement. Kevin Johnson, CEO of Mountain View Hospital said, “We are so grateful to Mary

for her tireless service, support and the insights and inspiration she brings to our hospital and community.” As he declared that the new scholarship was named in her honor, Associate Dean Williams was visibly touched. She exclaimed, “I’m overwhelmed. Thank you!” The Mary Williams BYU Signature Scholarship is a four-year program that is funded by the hospital and awarded

annually by the College to a deserving senior nursing student. As the first recipient, Analisa Dawson expressed her deep appreciation and honor at being selected for the award. Students interested in applying for the scholarship should approach BYU’s College of Nursing for detail. Find information online at nursing.byu.edu.

Strong holdiay shopping season expected Utahns are ringing in the holiday season with an overall spirit of economic optimism, a positive sign for local retailers. More than 70 percent of Utahns plan to spend as much or more than last year on their holiday shopping, according to the Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index. A little more than half (50.7 percent) of holiday spending is expected to be done online, compared to 44.5 percent at brick-and-mortar stores. And Utah households plan to spend an average of nearly $1,100 on holiday shopping this year. The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) remained unchanged from October to November at 120.5. Year-over-year the CAI decreased by 3.9 points compared to November last year.

The national Consumer Confidence Index® decreased 2.2 points to 135.7 this month. Utahns’ sentiment remains highly positive, with 64 percent believing business conditions are good. Similarly, sentiment on current job availability is nearly as positive as it has ever been, with 63 percent of Utahns feeling jobs are plentiful. “Utahns tend to be both grounded and optimistic,” said Scott Anderson, Zions Bank president and CEO. “Sentiment about the current state of the economy has steadily improved overall since 2011, right along with general economic conditions. It is clear that Utahns currently believe business conditions are healthy and vibrant here in the state.”

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White Feather Rocks celebrates Business of the Month honor By Andra Cefalo for Serve Daily The Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates November's Business of the month White Feather Rocks which is located in Santaquin. White Feather Rocks started business in Jim and Loretta’s garage 4 years ago. First, it was mostly lapidary supplies, rock polishers and raw rock, but soon expanded to include retail jewelry, including items that they made, and Native American jewelry. The rapid growth of the Santaquin business has allowed Jim to retire from his full-time job at the school district, and to put in even longer hours at the store, doing custom silver work and repairs. From the garage, they moved to a storefront on Main street, and then two years ago were able to purchase a larger, historic building a few doors down, at 33 West Main. With the added space, they

included a “spa” room, that a local massage therapist uses for healing massages. The shop has a metaphysical section with includes chakra healing stones, crystals, incenses, sage and smudging supplies. One of the big sellers is Himalayan Salt lamps and bowls. They have a wide variety of gold panning equipment, and books on treasure hunting, and Utah legends. They are the only retail supplier for Gold Claw gold pans in Utah. The children’s section has tumbled stones, science kits and books on rocks and dinosaurs. Every kid leaves with a free rock! There is a large assortment of artwork available, including paintings, gourd bowls, woven pine needle baskets, and Native American vases. Several local artists contribute their work on consignment. Jim and Loretta love working with community groups, and they host tours for private groups, Scouts and all the San-

White Feather rocks was named Payson Santaquin Chamber's Business of the Month for November. taquin 2nd grade classes. The kids enjoy stone polishing and jewelry wire-wraplearning about different types of rock and ping. their uses, and love handling and learning It is the only shop with its variety in about the dinosaur fossils native to Utah. Utah county. Where else can you get Recently, they have added custom wed- everything from beaver traps to bath ding rings and diamonds. There is a large bombs? If they don’t have it, they will variety of gift items, including geodes, find it for you! books, local honey, and Temple Stone Congratulations White Feather Rocks! Jewelry. They also offer classes including

Chamber welcomes Willow Springs Event Center By Shirlene Jordan for Serve Daily

The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome our newest business, Willow Springs Event Center. Willow Springs Event Center is a new destination to create lasting memories. With easy access from I-15, Willow Springs is fully equipped to accommodate any large gathering, including weddings, receptions, business meetings, banquets,

reunions, and more. Amenities include a beautiful 1250 square foot ballroom, a state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor audio/visual system, an elegant bride’s room with separate entrance, chef’s kitchen, 30-foot sliding doors that open to an additional 1250 square feet of covered patio space (with built-in heating), large outdoor space, a beautiful pergola, and ample parking. Willow Springs is located at 554 West 1200 North in Springville. For booking inquiries, contact Janelle Pope at 801358-4099 or jpope@qrqinect.com.

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Do you want to make a difference in our community? Sub for Santa is currently looking for sponsors to help provide clothing, books and toys to children in need this holiday season! Sponsors will be given a family’s information, shop for their gifts, and then deliver them directly to the family. For more information, please visit subforsanta.org. You can reach Sub for Santa at 801-356-6300.

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Ribbon cutting held for Chamber welcomes Cafe Rio Spare Space Storage By Shirlene Jordan for Serve Daily Spare Space Storage, located at 636 S. 400 W. in Springville, is a new member of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce. McKenzie Harrington, marketing manager, stated that they are proud to be serving the local area. At this brand new, state of the art facility, they offer indoor boat and RV storage, temperature controlled units, drive up units, 24-hour surveillance, and professionally trained management. Spare Space Storage was founded on honor, remembrance, and the notion that what goes around, comes around. We are thankful to all of our tenants and community that support our dreams, goals, and livelihood. With gratitude in our hearts,

we know that giving back is a great way to show our thankfulness. Therefore, Spare Space is dedicated to giving a portion of every rental back to charity. We have partnered with local and national charities to help in our country and communities. All tenants are able to select a charity they would like us to donate to monthly. We hope by giving back, we will be able to be active participants in changing lives and supporting families. We take a portion of the rent you already pay and donate it to the charity you choose. You do not get charged any extra for the donation. We are happy to operate in the city of Springville and hope to do much good! The Chamber wants to extend a warm welcome to Spare Space Storage and thank them for Joining our Chamber. Call them at 801-704-9543.

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By Shirlene Jordan for Serve Daily The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce welcomed Cafe Rio at their Grand Opening Celebration with a Ribbon Cutting at their new Springville location, 1129 W 400 S. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been serving its loyal customers fresh Mexican food since 1997. Their menu is inspired by the traditional Mexican cooking found in the Rio Grande region of Northern Mexico, Southern Texas, and New Mexico. Cafe Rio specializes in serv-

ing its customers the highest quality, made from scratch Mexican meals, using only the freshest ingredients. For more information, visit: www.CafeRio.com. Over the years, the company has won hundreds of awards, including the coveted title “#1 Mexican restaurant in the Nation” by the prestigious Sandelman & Associates for eight consecutive years. FastCasual. com recently selected Cafe Rio Mexican Grill as one of the top brands in its annual list of Top 100 Movers and Shakers. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Welcome to Springville, Cafe Rio, we're happy you are here!

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Festival of Lights offers fun for the whole family By Arianne Brown for Serve Daily

The holidays are a time filled with family togetherness, joy, laughter, excitement, a lot of love … and LIGHT! And, what better way to experience all of those than packing your entire car with family and friends while driving through a display of over a million lights depicting the most awesome of creations. Since 1992, Spanish Fork has held its annual Festival of Lights as something that the whole family can enjoy from the comfort of their own car. What to expect The 24th annual Festival of Lights. Photo by Stephen Parsons. When you first enter the festival, you will see a sign prompting you to turn your car radio to a special holiday station that will echo music from both inside and outside your car. From there, you will drive slowly through a brightly colored collection

of lights that will take you through various themes. You’ll see displays featuring the North Pole, The Nutcracker, Toyland and a Nativity complete with angels. And while it wouldn’t be the holidays without holiday-themed displays, the Festival of Lights has many other fun, and exciting themes to watch for. You’ll be taken through a winter sports section with an aerial ski jumper. There will be dinosaurs, cowboys, arches, and even a tunnel to drive through that will brighten your entire car! There are so many themes — all of them listed on the city’s webpage — that you will just have see to believe. Location and pricing The Festival Lights is located at Canyon View Park on 3300 E. Powerhouse Road in Spanish Fork. It is open from 6-10 p.m. nightly through New Year’s Day. The cost is $8 per car, $22 per large passenger van or any vehicle towing a trailer and $30 per bus.

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SMOFA hosts 33rd Annual Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah Show By Deborah Goodman for Serve Daily The Springville Museum of Art is celebrating thirty-three years of the Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah exhibition now until mid-January. Five hundred entries were submitted and only 186 were accepted into this prestigious show, which saw over 700 people in attendance at the opening reception in October. Jenessa Van Buren, Associate Director of the museum, says the show has seen significant growth in participation in the last five or six years. “This exhibition always comes together with a special elegance and depth of beauty.” But a noteworthy change is the “increasing diversity in spirituality and interpretations of belief.” The show hopes to acknowledge and celebrate the “shifting demographics and faith traditions our community is experiencing,” according to Van Buren. Even though this is her third year participating, Springville artist Heather Holm says it never gets old being accepted into this show. Her piece “Prayers for Rain,” a 55”x 48” oil on panel, is formidable and bright. Praying for Rain by Heather Holm. Because she has tried to paint more autobiographical pieces as of late, she thought a lot about her upbringing in southeastern Utah during the creation of this piece. “I was surrounded by stark landscapes of red rock, sandstone, sagebrush, and turquoise skies. While this land is beautiful, it can also be harsh. My dad was a farmer and we constantly prayed for rain

Springville artist Heather Holm, and baby, with her piece Prayers for Rain. and held special fasts in order to receive moisture for our crops,” Holm says. She used joint compound and thick modeling paste to add dramatic slashes of texture with a drywall knife. “I always try to leave flecks and smidgens of the underpainting to give a piece more depth and dimension. Stylistically, I strive for a ‘loose hand’ and a ‘tight eye.’” Completing the piece in only three weeks was quite the feat for Holm, a mother of four. “At the time, we were building a new house and were renting a small apartment…I had the easel set up in

the middle of the kitchen while the kids ran around it, occasionally bumping into it and smudging the paint.” Holm has learned a lot through trial and error and the ups and downs of the art world and has this advice for those who are called to create: “There was a time when I was so unsure of myself and lacking in confidence. I felt there was no market for my work, and no one would be interested in what I had to offer. Boy was I wrong! There are endless opportunities for artists who are willing to put themselves out there, even if it's just a little bit

at a time. The trick is to work at it every day, be genuine, and to not waste precious art-making time on social media. Build up a body of work and enter as many shows/ exhibits/galleries as you can.” This year, jurors for the show were professional artist Willamarie Huelskamp and Museum Director Dr. Rita Wright. To see the list of awards and honorable mentions, visit www.smofa.org. To learn more about Heather Holm’s art, visit www.heatherholmart.com, www.heathermholm.blogspot.com, or @heatherholmart on Instagram.

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Benjamin resident and sculptor creates Ty Murray Top Hand Award By Arianne Brown for Serve Daily On November 6, the Professional Bull Riders presented former American bull riding legend, Lewis Field with the coveted, Ty Murray Top Hand Award that is given to athletes who exemplify excellence and traditional cowboy values. While the award most definitely gave credit where credit was due, what many don’t realize is that there wouldn’t be an award without skilled hands to create it – the skilled hands of Benjamin resident, Jeff Wolf. Chosen from dozens of submissions, Wolf was selected by the Professional Bull Riders and nine-time World Champion Cowboy, Ty Murray himself. The award was a bronze replica of Ty Murray’s spurs and included every detail down to the bucking horse, buttons, engravings on the inside, and of course the intricate shape of the spurs themselves. And Wolf, who has been sculpting professionally for over 25 years, and who has had his own professional rodeo career, was just the man to create the one-of-akind piece. “Creating the award was more than an honor, it was a blessing,” Wolf said in an interview for the Professional Bull Riders. “I really put my heart and soul into this piece. Not just because it was the PBR, but with everything that went around it – Ty and his accomplishments … the person that he was. It’s right up there at the top of the honors that I’ve ever experienced.” The fact that Wolfe considers the opportunity to create this piece among the top honors he has experienced, is saying a lot considering what he has accomplished over the years starting from a young age. Raised on a ranch in the mouth of Goshen Canyon, herding cattle, riding horses and even working at his grandpa’s meatpacking plant, Wolfe said it was these experiences that shaped his art. I know firsthand what it feels like to climb down onto the back of a bull or bucking horse, know the rush adrenaline and the explosion from the chute,” Wolf wrote in his biography. “I know what it’s like to sit for hours watching mule deer feed, coming so close that I could feel their breath on my hand. I have experienced the fear and drama of a stampede. “If I haven’t personally lived the scene, I imagine myself in the time, place, and

moment and visualize what it would have been like to actually be a participant. This might involve hours of research until that image or scene is fully and clearly formed in my mind. The concept then becomes like a photograph imprinted in my consciousness, becomes a vivid image and begs to be given life.” Taking with him those experiences and his desire to learn, Wolf has created a career for himself that includes being commissioned to create pieces for Coca-Cola, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, American Airlines, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Bucking Bull, Inc. and many others. And now, most notably, Professional Bull Riders with the Top Hand Award. Even with his success, Wolf remains humble regarding his abilities, often saying that his gift to sculpt chose him, and not the other way around. He credits his wife, Jenniffer, his daughters, parents, grandkids, friends, animals, other artists, the great outdoors, life experiences and stories he’s heard for where he is today. For more about Wolf’s art, go to jeffwolfstudios.com

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Above: Rodeo legend Ty Murray, left and artist Jeff Wolf, right. Below: The Ty Murray award sculpted by Benjamin artist Jeff Wolf.

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Annual Community Holiday THE FUNNYISH FILES Concert on Sunday December 16 Let's Give the Nod to Eggnog! By Ginny Ackerson for Serve Daily

The second annual Springville Community Holiday Concert features the voices of Cindy Thompson and Paul Cave and is directed by Rosemary Mathews. Cindy recently endeared herself to Springville audiences while performing in her role as Lucy in "Jekyll and Hyde", which was put on by the Springville Playhouse. She has also thrived in leading roles at the Hale Theater and the Scera Theater. Cindy has a gift that will make this concert a standout for your family. The Concerts will be held Sunday, December 16 at 5:30 and 7:30 pm at the Dry Creek Stake Center, 1157 W 900S, Springville. Please come to this family-friendly and free event that is open to the public and will infuse your holiday season with joy!

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By Joe Capell for Serve Daily There are two kinds of people: those who love eggnog, and those who are wrong. What exactly is eggnog, anyway? Is it milk? Is it eggs? Is it a milkshake? Is it dessert? Is it a drink? Is it a way of life? I really don't know, and I really don't care. What I DO know is that eggnog is delicious, and that's all I really need to know. There are some people who don't like eggnog. I don't know what is wrong with these people. Are they missing a small part of their soul? The part of the soul that recognizes deliciousness? These people seem normal, but they aren't. They're walking around with the inability to acknowledge what tastes good. Let's hope it's just a blind spot for eggnog. Let's hope it's not all-inclusive. Let's hope they can still enjoy bacon. Some people say they don't like eggnog because of the film it leaves on everything. It's true; eggnog leaves a residue in its wake. If you drink a glass full of eggnog, after you finish the inside wall of the glass will still be coated with a layer of eggnog. This grosses out some people. Not me. I like to think that when I drink eggnog, it coats the entire lining of my stomach

with a protective lining of deliciousness, making everything around it happier and better. I come by my love of eggnog even though I don't drink alcohol. For some people, eggnog is just a vehicle for delivering rum. And I can understand that. (I like the smell of rum. If I did drink alcohol I'm pretty sure I'd prefer rum to beer. Having grown up on a wheat farm, the smell of beer reminds me of rotted, mice-infested wheat.) But, I clearly think that the eggnog can stand on its own merit, without any alcoholic enhancements. What makes me sad, though, is that eggnog is not available all year. It starts to appear in the stores around Halloween time, but disappears shortly after New Year's Day. I don't understand this. The fabulousness that is eggnog should be enjoyed year-round! Wouldn't President's Day be better with eggnog? Easter eggs are quite popular; why not nog up some of those eggs? What could be better than 4th of July fireworks and eggnog? If a politician wants my vote, all they'd have to do is promise to make eggnog available all year long! So, let's give the nod to eggnog! It'll coat your insides with a wall of deliciousness! For more new funny-ish stuff every week, check out slowjoe40.com.

The Story of the Christmas Carol By Janice Helmick for Serve Daily The American Christmas tradition is English, although we don't see much plum pudding these days nor do we feast on suckling pig with an apple in its mouth nor a fat baked goose, spiced wine or a Yorkshire pudding, which is a pastry-like cholesterol bomb. When the Christmas season is upon us, we think winter thoughts. Christmas is winter and snow and mittens and scarves. Always was. Always will be. Christmas celebrates the birth, in Bethlehem, of a humble carpenter who heralded the age of redemption and forgiveness for all. Not by chance do we celebrate the Savior's birth during the season of the winter solstice. We celebrate during the dreariest days and the longest and coldest nights of the year when we most need companionship and assurance that winter can't last forever. Oh no.... it certainly can't. Never has, never will. The cold-country-people huddled and cuddled, built a great fire and sang songs of hope and promise. Carols – Christmas Carols. The Angelus Theatre at 165 N Main, Spanish Fork, proudly presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Theater doors open at 7:00 and the performance begins at 7:30 pm, Monday, Friday and

A Christmas Carol at The Angelus Theatre in Spanish Fork. Saturday, November 30 through December 22. The play is directed by Mark Shipley, who states that in 30 years of directing, this is his favorite play, and Angela Adamson Shipley is the Assistant Director. Casey Lee stars as Mr. Scrooge and his brother, Gabe Lee, portrays Bob

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Cratchit. David Baggely, Dave Chapa, Arabelle Chapa, Tannie Hjorth, Zach Hjorth, Samantha Hjorth, Jordyn Hjorth, and Ella Hjorth are all returning players. New to the cast are Ben Wheeler, Logan Wheeler, Rachel Christensen, Michael Roberts, Ellie Hall, Tade Guppmayer,

Anabelle Lee, Chelsie Hawkes, and Autumn Redd. Tickets can be purchased online at www.angelustheatre.com Adults $12, students and senior citizens $10, and on Monday a family of six can purchase a ticket for $35.

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Gathering treasure from trash By Ginny Ackerson for Serve Daily

Shortly after the funeral of your recently deceased relative, you are invited to help to clear and pack up their house. There are many boxes of papers along with the furniture, household goods, clothing and linens to sort through. How do you know what papers are important, what papers should be archived and which papers you should just throw out? The Society of American Archivists makes some of the following suggestions on their website: (http://www.archivists. org/publications/donating-familyrecs. asp) Among the types of materials in personal and family papers of interest to

researchers are letters, memoirs, reminiscences, diaries, scrapbooks and photo albums, professional papers such as diplomas, military records, and achievement certificates, previously compiled genealogical information, speeches, presentations and lectures, business records, legal documents including birth, marriage, divorce decrees and death certificates, passports and deeds, Christmas letters, birth announcements, wedding invitations, funeral cards or programs, photographs (please label them as they are useless otherwise), films, videos and audio tapes (labeled), and church records such as blessing certificates, priesthood ordinations, mission calls and journals. One of the foremost genealogical archivists is Denise May Levenick, author

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of How to Archive Family Keepsakes, suggests naming the collection, doing no harm to the items in restoration attempts, maintaining the original order, following a “keep, skim or throw away” protocol, preserving items in archival quality containers, preserving the heirloom originals, going paperless with digital copies in conjunction with printing less, using specific scanning procedures, planning for research success, using a checklist for your archiving goals, and having a sourcing cheat sheet. How you choose to organize these precious items determines whether they are a blessing or just another box of junk. Since this is the time of year we are searching for meaningful Christmas gifts

and for exciting New Year projects, going through those old boxes and discovering their treasures could be just the ticket. A friend of mine, who is in her 90’s, has toted around many boxes of “stuff” throughout her life. She determined to go through them and oh! the family gold she found!! Her father was a newspaper writer who eventually became a columnist and she found piles of his dated press passes showing where he was at every major historical happening during his lifetime! She is making a book with the press passes, the articles he wrote at the time the passes were issued with brief historical comments to tie it all together. All of her family will receive copies and be able to know their Grandpa much better.

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In Our Back Yard

Santa by Train or Boat By Ed Helmick for Serve Daily One of the most unique Christmas experiences in the entire nation is right here in our back yard. Less than an hour away in Heber is the North Pole Express. This is an old narrow gauge train that offers an old-fashioned and unforgettable Christmas experience for the entire family. This 90-minute round trip train ride starts off from the Heber Train Station with Santa’s Elves providing Mrs. Claus’s chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate to drink while singing Christmas carols. When the train arrives at the north pole, Santa will board the train for the trip back to Heber and present the kids with a gift. The whole trip is a really fun experience, especially for the kids. The North Pole Express runs every evening, except Sunday, until December 22. Tickets can be purchased for North Pole Class Seating or First-class Seating. You can email a train agent at mailto:info@ hebervalleyrr.org or call (435) 654-5601. The Heber Valley Railroad Depot is located at 450 South 600 West, in Heber. If you want to see a Christmas experience by boat, the CLAS Ropes Course offers a Christmas Cruise on the Provo River. This is another neat experience as thousands of lights and Christmas scenes light up along the shore and reflect off the water. Christmas music is played along the way and the boat Captain gives a fun narrative along the way. The boat cruise lasts about 20 to 25 minutes. The boats are uncovered and you need to bring your own blankets and warm clothes. The Christmas Boat Cruise departs from CLAS Ropes Course at 3606 West Center Street in Provo. The cruise runs every 30 minutes Monday through Thursday from 6:30 to 9:00 PM and on Friday and Saturday night from 6:30 to 10:00 PM. The price is $8 per person. If you have a large group you can rent the entire boat for $175 Tuesday through Thursday and $195 on Monday, Friday, and Saturday. The Christmas Boat Cruise runs through December 22.

Above: Santa’s Train on the Heber Valley Railroad Below: Lights along the CLAS Chirstmas Cruise

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Annual Handbell Concert to be held Sunday, December 9

LOCAL EVENTS Holiday Beehive Bazaar

December 6, 7, and 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 33 W. 400 S., Provo. The Beehive Bazaar is a handmade craft and fine art event with over 100 unique vendors! Shop unique and locally made gifts like soaps and bath bombs, Christmas decor, jewelry, treats, clothing, original art, and more!

Quiet Santa

December 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m . to 7 p.m. at University Place, 575 East University Parkway, Orem. Children with sensory sensitivity will have the opportunity to spend oneon-one quiet time with Quiet Santa in a location specifically chosen and decorated for sensory sensitivity children.

The Utah Valley Handbell Ringers

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The Utah Valley Handbell Choir will present its annual Christmas concert at mick the Springville Museum of Art on Sunday, December 9, at 4:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Springville Arts Commission, is free to the public and is on a first come, first served basis. The Utah Valley Handbell Ringers are a volunteer performing handbell choir whose members share one thing in common: the love of handbells and the music they produce. The group practices together weekly with the goal of performing the highest quality handbell music possible and sharing their incredible sound with people everywhere. As a community group, the Ringers can appear at an unlimited variety of venues including churches, corporate parties, firesides, festivals and talent competitions. I n 1999 they were honored to perform during the worship service at the world famous Crystal Cathedral in Anaheim, California. The Ringer's director, Karen Eskew-Wyllie, began playing the bells years ago in Florida. She and her husband, Neil, moved to Springville in 1991 where she became director of a small church handbell group which eventually became the

Utah Valley Handbell Choir. Over the years the group has grown in both size and expertise to consistently produce outstanding music at each concert. Eskew-Wyllie has made it her personal mission to share the unique sounds of the handbell with concert-goers throughout Utah and beyond. Cast of bronze (copper and tin) the bells are each tuned to a single tone. When rung together or in succession they produce melodies full of rich tones. The ringers must wear gloves to protect the delicate metal surface, because once damaged, a bell must be melted down and recast. The black and white handles are comparable to the black and white keys on a piano and denote the sharps and flats of a note. At this year's Springville concert the group will perform a variety of Christmas favorites. The choir has produced CDs of handbell music which are available for sale during the concert. The handbell choir can be reached through their website: www.utahbells.com.

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Liken’s The First Christmas Live on Stage

Every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 30 - December 22 at 7 p.m. at The Hive, 591 S. 300 W., Provo. A special Christmas Eve musical retelling of the first Christmas.

Peace on Earth

December 6, 7, and 10 at 7:00 p.m. at American Leadership Academy, 898 W 1100 S, Spanish Fork. The Spirit of Christmas Celebration from the American Leadership Academy Fine Arts Department. Tickets $8 Adults, $6 students, $35 immediate family pass.

Santa visit at the Springville Library

December 8 and 15 from 11 a.m . to 3 p.m. and December 10 from 7 p.m .to 9 p.m. at the Springville Library, 45 S Main St., Springville. Jolly ol’ Saint Nick will be in Springville. Each child can meet and talk to Santa personally. Each receives a candy cane and parents are welcome to take pictures. Free!

Pet Photos with Santa

December 12 and 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Provo Towne Centre, 1200 Towne

Centre Blvd, Provo, Bring your favorite furry friend in for a photo with Santa! We have scheduled time especially for our lovable friends and Santa will have a fun treat for them as well.

Santa’s Art Shop and Holiday Food Drive

Wednesday, December 12 from 5 p.m. to p.m. at the Springville Museum of Art, 126 E 400 S, Springville. ‘Tis the season for Santa’s Art Shop at the Springville Museum of Art! Bring your little elves for different Christmas-themed art projects, as well as cookies. Santa will be there to oversee the work. We will be collecting food items for donation. *This event is free, but please bring a canned or non-perishable food item, per person, to donate.

Breakfast with Santa Presented by Miss Payson

Saturday, December 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Payson City Office Banquet Hall, 439 W Utah Ave., Payson. Tickets are $7 per person or $25 for a family of 4. Children 2 and under are free. Bring used shoes for Soles4Shoes and receive a raffle ticket. For more information call 801-919-7505.

Handel’s Messiah Holiday Concert

Presented by the Nebo Holiday Chorus and Orchestra. Wednesday, December 19 and Thursday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Maple Mountain High School, 51 N 2550 E, Spanish Fork. Admission is free.

A Christmas Carol at The Angelus Theater

Theater doors open at 7:00 and the performance begins at 7:30 pm, Monday, Friday and Saturday, November 30 through December 22. The Angelus Theater at 165 N Main, Spanish Fork. Adults $12, students and senior citizens $10, and on Monday a family of six can purchase a ticket for $35.

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