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DNA test reunites son with his birth mother

By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily Growing up, Springville resident Danny Webb always knew he was adopted, but hadn’t given more than a passing thought to his birth family. That changed 7 months ago when he and his wife had their first baby. “I wanted to know what good or bad genetic trait I could pass on.

What basic information should I have that I didn’t?” Webb said. He decided to take a 23 and Me DNA test to see what he could learn.

Webb said one of his co-workers had found family through a DNA test, but that wasn’t his main motivation in taking it.

“I never really did it in hopes of finding family. It never really crossed my mind as something I thought would happen.”

When Webb’s results came back, that’s exactly what happened though. “On the app itself, it shows you different things as you scroll down. I scrolled down and it says ‘Meet your relatives.’I clicked on her name and it took me a minute to figure out that this might be who it is,” said Webb. “It said predicted mother, 49.9% of DNA.”

After being shown the relationship on the app, you still have to make a choice as to whether or not you want to connect.

It took Danny almost a week to click connect. “It was ‘Do I want to?’ ‘What do I want to say?’ ‘What should I say?’” he said. “I sent my first message. It was ‘Here I am if you want to respond.’”

While Danny had taken the test to get some genetic information, his mother had taken the test looking for her son. She responded right away and told him, “I did this test a few months earlier because I’ve always wondered and worried about what happened to you.”

Danny said they messaged through the app and texted a while before making plans to meet. Danny is from Albuquerque and his birth mother lives in Tuscon.

When he was planning on visiting his family in Albuquerque, he decided to meet up with his birth mother also. They all met up together -- himself, his wife, his daughter, the family who raised him, and his birth mother and her family.

It was wonderful, but overwhelming.

“There were a million questions asked a million ways. It was a lot of info to take in at once,” he said.

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Danny Webb and his wife with his birthmother and her husband.

Danny said growing up he never really thought much about his birth parents and never really wanted to know who they were but now he’s glad they connected. “It’s been a great addition to have all of these other people who are here for you,” he said.

To others interested in taking a DNA test he would say to go into it without the expectation of finding a long lost relative. “I think that’s probably a rare thing.” But he said there are many other positives you can find out from the test. “And when you do find a distant family member, connect with them because they could lead you to more information,” he said. “I’m happy with it. Now I don’t have questions. It’s not something I thought about all the time, but it’s a question I have answered.”

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Rising insulin costs take a EVERYDAY HEROES toll on those with diabetes Steve Kappas: A True Red Devil

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By Deborah Goodman for Serve Daily

When Salem resident Westlee Jones, son of Gary and Cyndi Jones, was six years old, the normally active boy began sleeping all the time. He didn’t want to leave the house. He often felt angry and thirsty and had begun having accidents during the night.

Alarmed, his mother, Cyndi, decided to check his blood sugar using her mother’s glucometer (Cyndi’s mother has type 2 diabetes). The testing confirmed Cyndi’s suspicion—Westlee’s blood sugar levels were dangerously high. Further testing revealed that Westlee had type 1 diabetes.

Now, Westlee is seventeen years old and will be a senior at Salem Hills High School. Although usually well managed, his diabetes hasn’t been an easy thing for him to go through.

A few months ago, Cyndi received a chilling phone call from Westlee. “He told me he was on the floor at school and he could not get up. His vision was gone and he was feeling sick.” Thanks to the quick action of school administrators, and after a trip to the E.R., his blood sugar leveled out.

Like many diabetics, Westlee relies on insulin to survive.

“Because his pancreas does not work, his body is dependent on us to get the correct dose of insulin in his body. It is not always easy because we do not know how fast his body will metabolize food and we cannot guess his activity level.

There are so many factors to get it just right,” Cyndi says.

The rising cost of insulin has been a topic of debate and hardship throughout the country. Cyndi explains: “When Westlee was diagnosed in 2007, we paid $40 for one vial of insulin. The first three or four years we would not finish a vial before it would expire. Now, he uses four vials of insulin (a month) as prescribed by his doctor and they are around $287 per vial.”

Some families have resorted to getting their insulin from Mexico or Canada because of the much lower price tag found there. And there have been cases where young adults ration their insulin to a fraction of the amount they need because they can’t afford their doctor-prescribed amounts. This often results in life-threat-

Steve Kappas, age 67, and lifelong resident of the Springville/Mapleton area, passed away while watching the Art City Days Parade on Saturday, June 8, 2019, with his family and his wife of 46 years, Julie.

However, there couldn’t have been a more fitting passing on for this man. He was doing his favorite thing, something he’d done his entire adult life: supporting the city of Springville with his loved ones.

One of his greatest joys was creating Red Devil apparel and seeing people wearing it with pride. He and Julie ran a booth selling Red Devil clothing at Art City Days for nearly twenty years.

A Facebook post from Springville City says: “Chances are, if you have a Red Devil tee shirt, it came from Steve and Julie.”

Kappas had served as a member of the SHS Alumni Association for fifteen years, most recently as president.

A particular interest Kappas had in working with the Alumni Association was pouring over the scholarship applications that come in every year. As explained in an article about Kappas in the Herald Extra, he’d notice candidates others might have disregarded, making sure those who needed the support the most, got it.

Kappas also served on the Springville Parks and Recreation volunteer board.

Westlee Jones ening illness.

According to the Health Care Cost Institute, from 2012 until 2016, the cost of insulin for type 1 diabetics nearly doubled, from $2,864 per year to $5,705. And costs are only going up.

But Cyndi is quick to point out there is a lot of good happening in the diabetes world right now. “There is so much research in the area of type 1 diabetes. The insulin today is so much better and more effective than it was in the past.”

And as of a few days ago, Colorado became the first state to cap the price of insulin, ensuring that diabetics there will no longer pay anything above $100 for a vial of insulin.

The Joneses work closely with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), which has researched for a cure and funded projects that have directly improved Westlee’s quality of life. One of these is the new closed-loop system insulin pump. It does the majority of the work for him, freeing up time and energy for him to fully participate in his busy life.

The JDRF also brings awareness to the signs and symptoms of type 1, as well as advocacy groups that are leverage funding for research and fighting for decreased costs of insulin.

Cyndi and Gary run a nonprofit called Freestyle for Hope, which has donated almost $80,000 to JDRF. For now, Westlee is living a great life that is as close to normal as possible. He plays baseball for Salem Hills High and hopes to play in college.

Cyndi says, “To me, it is really sad that it is so expensive to keep my child alive.”

To learn more about how to help fight these growing expenses, visit the Facebook page of the Utah chapter of the nonprofit organization, T1International. This organization advocates for transparency and lower insulin costs in Utah.

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Steve Kappas He started out his working life in construction and racecar driving, but eventually worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a labor union. It was there that he got to spend time on movie sets and rub shoulders with celebrities.

Even though his passion was all things Springville, nothing made Kappas happier than his family. According to his daughter-in-law, he and Julie were “soulmates who did everything together.” The Kappas family has four children and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services were held on June 15.

A GoFundMe account was set up in his name at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ steve-kappas-memorial.

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I WAS SERVED

Spanish Fork Citizens share moments they received service

By Arianne Brown for Serve Daily The other day, I was walking the aisles of Deseret Industries in Spanish Fork with my husband. Together, we were trying to fill in the many gaps in the wardrobes of nine growing children on a small budget.

Out of nowhere, a store sales clerk came up to my husband and I, holding back tears. He told us that a man had walked into the store and said, “I have $50, and I want to give it to that man over there (pointing to my husband) for whatever he needs.” That man didn’t know us or our situation, but he felt the urge to serve, and he did. We are so grateful to that man, whoever he is.

Once again, I can say that “I was served” by the people of this wonderful community, and I’m not alone. Five citizens of Spanish Fork shared the following moments when they received service:

Brittney Knudsen, served by elderly neighbor "My wonderful neighbor is elderly but every snowfall he plows our sidewalk, driveway and walkway all the way up to our door for us. He makes my life so much easier having to lug around three toddlers by myself while my husband works. It's nothing huge,but so appreciated!"

Emily Shaw, served by teenage neighbor "My teenage neighbor has been caught on our camera putting our garbage can to the curb as well as another neighbor's for three weeks in a row! He is so kind!"

Kristi Wilkins, served by family in need "I was recently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. So many wonderful people have served us. Our next door neighbor and his 9-year-old son are mowing our yard this summer and they also have a 7-year-old son with Leukemia.

Jamie Farr's family sells tie-dye shirts to raise money for her fight with breast cancer.

Amazing people!"

Carrie Ward, animal shelter "I work at the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter. We hold several low-cost vaccination and license clinics from spring into the fall. We could not do this for the community without volunteers donating time and talents to help. They are truly appreciated!"

Jamie Farr, breast cancer sufferer served by family and community "I have recently been diagnosed and started treatment for breast cancer, and I have had so many people step up to serve me, and it has been the hardest, most beautiful part.

"All my coworker friends came and cleaned my house, and hired a maid to keep it tidy. A guy who had never met me but heard about me made a nice cash donation. My mother, mother-in-law, sister and sister-in-law all helped keep my five kids entertained for a few weeks.

My church friends have spoiled me with meals. A friend ordered some silicone bracelets and sold them for a fundraiser.

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My neighbor watched my kids when I need time to recover, and has also started a fundraiser selling jewelry. My dad has been making tie dye shirts to sell for fundraisers. My sister-in-law is also selling nice screen printed shirts. My work is being very flexible and letting me work as much as I can, and letting me leave if I'm not feeling good, and put me on salary so I don’t have to worry about hours and money. My husband has also stepped up to the plate and will chaperone me anywhere my little heart wants to go.

"My goodness, listing them all leaves me in absolute awe of all the love I'm surrounded with. My journey has had more positivity surrounding it than negative, and I am doing great because of it."

I was served.

“I was Served” is a monthly column that highlights acts of service in our community. If you have been the recipient of service and would like to share, send your experience(s) to ariannebrown1@gmail. com.

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Roping teens caught doing good at a local park

By Arianne Brown for Serve Daily On June 18, 2019, Spanish Fork resident, Randi Fano took to the Spanish Fork Community News Facebook page to publicly thank some young men who had provided some service to her children at the baseball park. More than that, she thanked the parents of the boys for raising what she called, “Incredible young men.”

“To the parents of the cowboys hanging out at the ballpark tonight: You are raising incredible young men!” Fano wrote in her Facebook post. “We were walking through the parking lot when two boys invited my kids to come learn to rope with them. They were incredibly patient and kind. They even sent us home with two of their ropes. I’m sure they don’t know the impact they made on two little kids, but my son was beaming the whole ride home with his rope in hand. I didn’t get any names, but you should be very proud parents.”

The post as of June 26, has received 819 likes and 53 comments — one of

which was Mikayla Baum, the mother of one of the young men, 19-year-old former Maple Mountain High School student, Wyatt Baum.

“I’m the mother of the young man in the cowboy hat,” Mikayla Baum wrote in her comment. “His dad and I are incredibly proud of him. Thank you for your kind words.”

Serve Daily reached out to Mikayla Baum, and she reiterated how proud she was of her son, who she said was just doing what he loved: roping and sharing that love with others.

“We ride and rope together as a family every day, and Wyatt and some of his friends hang out at the park or meet up to go other places to rope together,” she said. “Wyatt is so caring and soft-hearted.

He’s a very good man and is always ready to help and always wants to be a good influence and help those who can. We love him very much.”

Wyatt Baum declined to comment, but told his mother that he was just doing it to be a good man, and not for any type of recognition.

The Power of Challenges

By Julie Hall for Serve Daily The next “power” is The Power of Challenges.

We all have challenges. Challenges can cause us stress and pain and can bring us to our knees. Challenges can also teach us, humble us and give us the power we didn’t know we could gain.

At My Story Matters challenges are a part of every day. Whether the challenge is to find enough volunteers to staff an event or will there be enough donations to publish a book. Sometimes we are challenged to find someone with whom we can serve. Some challenges can be solved with a phone call to the right person at the right time. Some challenges can only be solved with proper preparation and time and faith. It is our job to find a way to meet the challenge. Not only meet but use the challenge to learn, grow and add richness to our story.

Over the past six months, we have in-

Two teens teach roping to children at a Spanish Fork ballpark. difficult, we will be able to have perspective, learn, be okay with failure and move forward.

During this month use your challenges to move forward. Maybe, along your

way, you could grab the hand of someone else and help with their challenges so they can move forward as well. We are all going in the same direction after all.

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My Story Matters takes on The Power of Challenges. troduced six powers: The Power of Me, The of Power of Love, The Power of Teamwork, The Power to Create, The Power to Learn and The Power of Goals.

Every one of these powers and the ideas and concepts that are taught in them has “power”. When we are faced with the challenges of life we can pull from each “power” what is needed. And even if the challenge is difficult, we can persevere and overcome. If the challenge proves too

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Hosting Folkfest dancers makes big impression on local host family

By Megan Mayfield for Serve Daily We hosted Folkfest dancers for the first time 8 years ago. I had a friend who was helping find host families, and although we had never attended Folkfest, I said yes to help her out. I am so glad I did! From the first performance, we were hooked.

Each year, dance groups from 7-10 countries around the world come to perform at the Springville World Folkfest, now in its 33rd year. It really is a trip around the world, with dancers coming from countries in South America, Asia, and Europe. Each group comes prepared with multiple dance routines, so each of the 5 shows is different. These dancers work hard all year long to prepare and to save money for the trip. In order for an experience like this to be feasible for them, they stay with host families. We give them food and shelter and drive

them to their practices and performances.

We also show our dancers what it's like to live here, taking them to fun places around the valley. In return, we get the wonderful experience of learning about life in other parts of the world.

In 2018, we hosted kids from a dance group called Zeleziar, based in Kosice, Slovakia. I knew next to nothing about Slovakia, but I was excited to learn. The whole group was about 35 dancers, and we had 3 girls and 2 boys stay with us.

From the very beginning, they were just the sweetest kids and we had a great time together. We went to the Dinosaur Museum, the Aquarium, hiking, shopping, etc. The best was when they dressed my husband and I up in their costumes and performed part of a traditional Slovak wedding for us. It was so fun! By the end of the week, they were all calling me their 'American Mom' and I called them my Slovak children.

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A local host family with Slovakian Dancers who stayed with them.

When they left at the end of Folkfest, I cried so much that my sweet husband took pity on me, and for my birthday he bought me plane tickets to Slovakia.

The two of us went for 5 days to visit our dancers. They showed us around their city, and we went to one of their practices.

It was so fun to see their dance studio and watch a rehearsal in action. The next day, we went on tour with them like groupies.

They had a performance in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, which is about 6 hours away from Kosice. We rode on the bus with them. We talked to many of the dancers, not just the ones who had stayed with us. Even those who don't speak English talked to us, using their friends to interpret. I came away feeling like I have 20 Slovak children now! It was fantastic to see their complete performance (about 1.5 hours long!) and experience the audience's reactions. They really are talented dancers and musicians, and I loved seeing their love for their country and culture.

They received the longest standing ovation I've ever seen!

Another highlight of that trip was meeting some of the families of our dancers.

We met Martina's father and Lukas's whole family. We loved them immediately. It's amazing how much fun you can have with strangers who speak a different language! I felt a special connection with Lukas's mother, Iveta, and we have communicated often through Facebook. The translators are helpful, but I really want to be able to just talk to her. So when I got home, I bought a Slovak textbook and got to work. Iveta helps me with my grammar and vocabulary, and sometimes I help her with English. I recently found a local man who speaks Slovak and he's been tutoring

me as well.

Zeleziar, the folk dance group, celebrated their 55th anniversary in February. I managed to find some inexpensive flights, so my 13-year-old daughter and I flew over for the celebration. We stayed at Lukas's house. I guess it was their turn to host me! I loved experiencing their way of life and learning to cook some Slovak food. I am now a firm believer that the best way to see the world is to have a local guide! In March Martina's family came to visit us here and we took them to Zion National Park. Just last week, Lukas's family came and we went to Arches, Mesa Verde, and Goblin Valley. The fact that we come from opposite sides of the planet and speak different languages barely matters. We laugh together, we talk about important things, we love each other. I truly believe that these relationships will last for the rest of our lives.

Each year, as I watch the Folkfest performances, I am overwhelmed by how big and diverse the world is. Last year, for example, there were dancers from China, Peru, Bolivia, Belarus, Switzerland, Hungary and Slovakia. The music, costumes, languages and dance styles were so different from each other. Each unique, and each beautiful. Yet, I am also struck by how small the world can be. We can have different languages, customs and cultures, but somehow our hearts are the same. If there is one thing I've learned from Folkfest, both as a host family and as an audience member, it is that people are all the same. I am so glad my children have opportunities to see that our differences don't have to define our relationships with anyone. Our relationships can be defined by respect, kindness, and love.

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Flag Day at the Veterans Home

By Ed & Janice Helmick for Serve Daily June 14 was Flag Day and members of the Elks Lodge had a special program at the Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson. The small auditorium was filled with appreciative residents. Several historic flags were presented and accompanied by speeches.

It was a wonderful and patriotic experience to be present with these veterans who gave so much in their younger years representing our U.S. flag.

This brought about a review of the history of Flag Day USA. In 1907, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grand Lodge designed by resolution June 14 as Flag Day, and adopted mandatory observance of the occasion by every lodge in 1911. The day was adopted as the flag day of the United States in 1885, when a teacher arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School District to observe the Flags Birthday on June 14, which was the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of the Stars and

Stripes.

On June 14, 1889, a kindergarten teacher in New York City planned appropriate ceremonies for the children of his school, and on June 14, 1891, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration. On June 14, 1892, the New York Society of the Sons of the Revolution celebrated Flag Day. On April 25, 1893, the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of America adopted a resolution requiring the mayor of Philadelphia and all others in authority, and all private citizens to display the Flag on June 14t. The observance of Flag Day originally resulted in each child being given a small flag. The day was celebrated by singing songs and listening to talks.

In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. On June 14, 1894, the first general school celebration of Flag Day in Chicago was held in Douglas, Garfield, Humbolt, Lincoln, and Washington Parks, with more than 300,000 children participating.

Flag Day was officially established by

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Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916. On August 3, 1949, President Harry Truman signed an Act of

Congress designating June 14t of each year as National Flag Day.

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SERVER OF THE MONTH PJHS art teacher initiates Payson mural project to preserve history and beautify town

By Arianne Brown for Serve Daily Payson is a town with a history that dates back to the late 1800s when Utah Pioneers were directed to settle the area.

The Pioneers tilled the land to plant food, built schools and businesses, eventually becoming a thriving community rich in culture that residents should be proud of.

In order to preserve that culture for future generations to appreciate and have pride in, members of the community have begun a project that will showcase the town's history by way of several murals being painted throughout town. The project that has been named, The Payson Mural Project, was the brainchild of a local art teacher, Kyle Vincent.

Vincent who has spent many years teaching art at Mt. Nebo Jr. High, and will be moving to Payson Jr. next year, wanted to incorporate students in the project. According to Vincent, the goal is not only to give future generations a way to appreciate the town's history, but they should be included in the process.

"When I first had the idea to create these murals, the goal was to include students," Vincent said. "As a teacher, I hear students say things like, 'Payson is a ghetto or a dump.' I want these kids to play a part in both learning about the community and making it a place to be proud of."

Vincent recalled working with the Latinos in Action group at his school, where they painted a mural on the side of a Hispanic restaurant. He said that he has

Kyle Vincent and Jolynn Forman with the mural the created celebrating the history of Payson. seen what murals can do to help people feel pride in the community they live in. Unfortunately, there have been some legal/liability hurdles that have so far prevented Vincent and other members of the mural board from including students in the project. Even so, the project is moving forward with its first mural being painted by Vincent and Timponogos high school art teacher, Jolynn Forman.

The first mural has images of farming, horses, Peteetneet School and Museum, and the Payson “P” on the mountain, depicting the early years of the town. As of June 30, after over 100 combined hours of work, the mural is nearly complete.

The mural that Vincint hopes will be the first of many, is on a building owned

Ty Jones Insurance and located at the north end of the Payson library parking lot across from Nebo Peaks Cycles on Utah Avenue. The first project was funded by PARC, which is funding from the city dedicated to recreation and cultural projects. The grant was $2,000, and it covered supplies for the first mural. To continue the project, Vincent, who is also an accomplished artist in his own right, will be selling some of his personal art pieces during Golden Onion Days.

Serve Daily thanks Vincent for his service to the community. We wish him luck, and look forward to seeing future murals in Payson, that will no doubt bring the community together in a beautiful way.

Halvorsen Education Foundation earns high transparency award

By James Stewart for Serve Daily The Gail S. Halvorsen Aviation Education Foundation today earned a 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight progress the Halvorsen Foundation is making toward its mission, the organization is helping donors move beyond simplistic ways of nonprofit evaluation such as overhead ratios.

"In accordance with our long-held belief in being transparent about our work,” said the Executive Director Dr. Jim Stew-

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art, “we are excited to convey our organization’s results in a user-friendly and highly visual manner. By updating our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile to earn a Platinum Seal, we can now easily share a wealth of up-to-date organizational metrics with our supporters as well as GuideStar's immense online audience, which includes donors, grantmakers, our peers, and the media."

To reach the Platinum level, Halvorsen Aviation Education Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to transparency and to giving donors and funders meaningful data to evaluate nonprofit performance."

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Tips for preventing My Story Matters: Our Story car burglaries

By Deborah Goodman for Serve Daily In this third in a series of public safety issue articles, we look at vehicle burglaries.

Lieutenant Warren Foster of the Springville Police Department said this is the time of year when the number of vehicle break-ins skyrockets.

He and his coworkers get many emails sent out to the department every summer reminding them the proper procedures for locking up cars.

There has been a rash of burglaries during the daytime, especially. And during the nighttime, thieves are less afraid to bust windshields.

Foster says some of the most popular items stolen from cars in this area are: guns, laptops, cellular devices and high-dollar tools.

Because people sometimes have to use their vehicles as their offices (such as construction workers), Foster understands it’s not always possible to remove valuables from your vehicle every time you exit. But, he says, “Do your best to conceal what you have to store.”

As Foster reminds us, there are three parts to every crime: the perpetrator, the victim and the opportunity. The only thing we can control is the opportunity, so getting rid of that will help a lot.

First and foremost, lock your doors. This seems so obvious, but many thefts take

place in unlocked cars.

Get a car alarm if your car didn’t come with one, and be sure to enable it. Even just the sound of the alarm going off could be enough to deter people from breaking in.

Keep your vehicle’s interior tidy and don’t leave things, even trash, lying around. What may simply be an empty grocery bag on the floor of your car may be enough to tempt thieves to break in in the hopes of there being something valuable inside that bag.

And speaking of shopping bags, be sure to securely hide them and their contents before you park at your next destination.

There’s nothing that baits a would-be thief more than you shuffling through your purchases in plain sight before leaving your car.

Park in a visible, open, and well-lit area. Avoid parking right next to shrubbery, large vehicles, or anything else that hides away your automobile. Those looking to break in a car are less likely to choose those that are out in the open.

There are hundreds of auto burglaries in the city of Springville a year and a lot of these cases go unreported. Foster says, “We do encourage people to report everything. Sometimes people think, ‘Oh, it was only a little bit of money or an old ipod.’ But the police department can’t solve the problem if we don’t know about it and sometimes this information is needed for nothing else but to build a future

A student makes a quilt for My Story Matters.

By Julie Hall for Serve Daily My Story Matters is not just the name of our non-profit organization, we believe, and it is our mission to help everyone know, that their story does matter. We also have a story to tell. Here is an incredible part of it, and why we can continue to serve in our community.We dedicate so much of our time reaching out to those in our community who need to have their story told. We partner with many schools in Salt Lake and Utah county. We serve families who have lost children and those who are fighting to keep their children alive. We have served refugee families, military families and immigrant families.As part of our story, we partnered with My Hero Journey, and an elementary school in Lehi, to tell

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the story of 21 first-graders. During the month of May, we were able to return to the school and deliver the books to this incredible group of students. We had the opportunity to watch a music video that the kids had made with them singing our theme song. On the video, we heard about what they had learned. We watched as they opened their books and read their story to their families. Then, they and their families went into the library and began to cut and tie quilts.We were pleased to find that the quilts were for us. The kids found out that we have some opportunities to give out quilts with books and they wanted to give back to My Story Matters and My Hero Journey. These young students had spent about 9 weeks learning about themselves and that their story matters and now they were reaching out to help others.

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VOLUNTEER The Two Faces of Humility THOUGHTS ON ZION

By Jesse Fisher for Serve Daily

As a people interested in fleeing Babylon and building Zion, we need to thoroughly understand the similarities and differences between pride, the foundation of Babylon, and humility, which leads society to Zion. Pondering President Benson's landmark talk, "Beware of Pride", it became clear that both pride and humility have two faces: how we relate to God, and how we relate to our fellowmen. Last time we pondered pride’s two faces. Let’s take a look at those of humility.

1. Humility Unites Us with God. Since humility is the opposite of pride, based on President Benson’s statements on pride, we can conclude the following about humility: 1) Humility before God is when we value His great knowledge and wisdom, 2) The humble seek out God’s will and unite theirs with His, 3) The humble accept the authority of God giving direction in their lives, and 4) The humble appreciate and model His mighty works.

Humility before God allows us to keep the First Great Commandment – to love God with all our heart.

2. Humility Unites us with Our Fellowman.

In regards to our neighbors, humility

is when we esteem our brethren as ourselves (D&C 38:24-25). Their needs are our needs, their challenges our challenges, their joys are our joys. Their rights to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness are just as worthy of being defended as are our rights. The humble do not see others as above or beneath them.

Since humility is the opposite of pride, we can adapt C.S. Lewis’ quote from President Benson’s talk as follows: “Humility gets great pleasure out of having things, but never out of having more of it than the next man….” When we realize that we have more of something than our neighbor who is in need, because we get great pleasure out of having it, and because we esteem our neighbor’s happiness as our own, we naturally share out of our abundance and we joy in their joy. I believe this is what the Lord meant when he described Zion as a place where “Every man seek[s] the interest of his neighbor” (D&C 82:19).

Humility allows us to love our neighbor as ourselves. In summary, humility allows us to keep God’s first and second great commandments and is the gateway to a happy, peaceful, and productive society (Zion). Breaking those two commandments through pride leads to societal decay (Babylon) and inevitable destruction. See the summarizing chart at BuildingZion.org/two-faces/.

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Red Cross Volunteer To support the Disaster Services program in raising the level of knowledge in the community about preparing for emergencies, members of this volunteer team will teach youth and provide the tools to be prepared for a disaster.

You will: • Give interactive “Pillowcase Project Presentations” teaching youth ages 8-11 about emergency preparedness. These pre-designed presentations will last 40 minutes and can take place in classrooms, church groups, scout troops or anywhere else requested.

• Work in pairs, using tools such as a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes and activities.

The highly interactive presentation addresses home fire safety, a local natural hazard, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps like making a plan and a kit. Students will learn about storing items that they may need to take with them in an emergency and take a pillowcase home with them for that purpose!

• Have a great time in this highly interactive role, engaging and teaching youth.

This volunteer opportunity is for you if you: love working with kids; have a dynamic personality that relates well to the targeted age group of 8-11(3rd-5th grade); are organized, have good time management skills and follow through on commitments; have excellent communication skills and strong public speaking abilities; are available during normal business hours as most of our presentations are done at schools.

Contact Karla Gunnell at karla.gunnell@redcross.org.

Crafting Assistant The Springville Senior Center had a ton of beads and jewelry supplies donated to us. On August 27 and 28, patrons can come and make some bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Volunteers are needed to set out items, keep them orderly throughout the day and provide assistance as needed. It isnt necessary for volunteers to be there the entirety of both days- a partial day is appreciated!! Contact Tori Eaton at 801-489-8738 or springvilleseniors@ yahoo.com

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Utah County Crisisline Volunteers give of their time and of themselves as they receive calls from and help people through moments of loneliness and crisis. Volunteers will be required to complete a training of about four hours before starting and make a commitment of at least 6 months of service. Contact Teri at 702-528-1026 or email director@ crisislineuc.org.

Letters to Inmates When you write a letter to a man or woman in prison, it is more than just words written on a piece of paper. Those words have to help with loneliness and bring hope.

The inmates tell us that letters are the most very impactful to their lives. Many men and women in prison frequently struggle with feeling alone, especially those in solitary confinement or those who dont have regular visitors. We often hear from inmates who say your letters lift their spirits when they are feeling lonely.

Inmates write to our mail box and Fresh Start Ventures. Volunteers then send out a letter for you to respond to.

Your response is anonymous. Contact Linda Donaldson at 801-874-5361 or email linda@freshstartventures.org.

Adopt a Grandparent At Beehive Homes, we love our residents and we love our volunteers! Come and brighten residents days with your bright disposition: whether it is once a week, a few times a week, or whatever works with your schedule. We would love to welcome you into our home and share the joy of loving and serving seniors. Contact Kelley at 503-310-0338 or email behhivehomesofprovo.activities@ gmail.com.

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Nebo Students at Youth Summer STEM Camp.

By Ed Helmick for Serve Daily

Nebo High School Graduates earning Associate Degrees.

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily Did you know that Nebo School District graduated 33 students with their associate degrees from Utah Valley University?

All 33 students completed their last few classes here at the Advanced Learning Center housed at the Peak Center in Salem, Utah.

ALC educators commented that the following students “rocked the house!”

Nebo District’s congratulates the following amazing Nebo Hero students for completing their associate degrees early and saving thousands of dollars.

Ruby Baird, Maple Mountain High; Anthony Bardsley, Maple Mountain High; Ari Bray, Maple Mountain High; W. Dallin Burton, Maple Mountain High; Hunter Liljenquist, Maple Mountain High; Andrew Lott, Maple Mountain High;

Matthew Nugent, Maple Mountain High; Jake Prothero, Maple Mountain High; Seth Teasdale, Maple Mountain High; Chandler Wills, Maple Mountain High; Jeremy Wood, Maple Mountain High; Jerica Smith, Payson High; Amanda Insalaco, Salem Hills; Natalie Melander, Salem Hills; Alyssa Merrill, Salem Hills; JT Nebeker, Salem Hills; Evey Oler, Salem Hills; Aubrey Tasker, Salem Hills; Taylor Tolbert, Salem Hills; Taneesha Richards, Salem Hills; Ben Boyack, Spanish Fork High; Spencer Evans, Spanish Fork High; Hailey Olson, Spanish Fork High; Jace Randolph, Spanish Fork High; Kade Randolph, Spanish Fork High; Morgan Reid, Spanish Fork High; Jentri Rozema, Spanish Fork High; Derek Sowards, Spanish Fork High; Porter Stulce, Spanish Fork High; Matthew Allphin, Springville High; Abby LeBaron, Springville High; Juan Patino, Springville High; Melvin Whitaker, Springville High.

During the month of June, the Nebo School District held a special four-week program for 5th and 6th-grade students to inspire and promote interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The program was held at the school district's Advanced Learning Center in Salem. A total of 64 young people attended. During the four weeks, the students were involved in a variety of fun projects in 3D Design and Printing, Sci-

ence and Physics, Aviation, and Robotics.

In addition to hands-on projects, a big attraction for everyone was when Universal helicopters landed one of their flying machines in the school’s back parking lot. The intent was to make learning fun and stimulate future interests, dreams, and career possibilities. This was a neat opportunity for local kids to see and do things that are fun activities that will impact their future aspirations. Thank you, JoAnn Tuttle, for writing the grant to bring the STEM Summer Camp to our community.

The Nebo School District Advanced Learning Center in Salem.

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Nebo’s East Meadows Principal, Utah PTA Outstanding School Celeste Gledhill, Honored with Administrator Award Crystal Owl Award

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily

Principal Celeste Gledhill was honored with the Elementary Crystal Owl Award during a Nebo School District administrator training. This award is provided by Craig Harvey through Horace Mann.Colleagues and teachers said the following about Principal Gledhill: “Celeste is a great example of a principal who understands student data and knows how to move a school forward by increasing the capacity of her faculty and staff. She collaborates with her col-

leagues and is willing to share her expertise for the betterment of all schools in the district. I consider Celeste a wonderful mentor and friend. She deserves to be honored with this award.”

“Celeste is caring, smart, innovative, and always willing to help out. I have questions all the time, and I know that Celeste will take the time to answer all my questions and make sure I understand. She is a team player who is constantly looking out for her school, her students, and her staff and faculty. She is amazing!”

Joann Brown, Region 10 PTA Director; Principal Bart Peery; Debbie Jacobs, Utah PTA Awards; Cameron Hill, Mountain America

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily

Craig Harvey, Principal Celeste Gledhill, Superintendent Rick Nielsen

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During his tenure as the principal at Salem Hills High, Bart Peery has changed the culture of the school, to one of inclusivity, acceptance, and optimism. His efforts to tackle tough issues, such as bullying and suicide, have given way to national recognition; and a student body and community that is 100 percent behind the 2017 Utah Principal of the Year.Mr. Peery says that his number one concern is the mental health of the students. To help with this, he created the slogan, “One of Us” to illustrate that everyone at the school belongs there and is valued.

A physical piece of the slogan is a specially made pair of striped socks with the Skyhawk logo with the words, “One of Us” imprinted on the socks. These socks cannot be purchased, but are given to students at the school who exemplify the motto. They are coveted and sought after by every student. In addition to socks, he started a social media blitz using #shhsoneofus, #changingtheworld, #shhshero, #shhsstrivingforexcellence, and more.

Mr. Peery partnered with the PTSA to hold a “One of Us” week at the beginning of the school year. Students, families, and the community participated in a variety of events that fostered inclusivity and mental health, including learning about Tai Chi during lunch, a pancake breakfast and participating in the Deseret News’

“Angst” film and presentation.

Mr. Peery’s support of the PTSA at Salem Hills High has been tremendous.

He is an active member of the executive committee and goes above to extraordinary lengths to support the activities and initiatives planned by both the student members and the adult members. He can often be found in the halls before school, between classes, during lunch, and after school talking with students, giving high fives, and just enjoying the atmosphere in the school.

Bart Thomson said, “Mr. Peery deeply cares about each member of his school community. Each day as he interacts with teachers before school or throughout the day, he asks about our lives. Bart asks how we're doing and expresses appreciation to us and for our efforts. Bart challenges us to make a difference. Challenging us to make a difference is what sets Mr. Peery apart from other administrators. He truly believes, at his deepest core, that he can ‘Change the World’. He encourages others to gain this same vision and act accordingly. He inspires each staff member on a daily basis to ‘Change the World’ in our own way. Each email, memo, in-service, or faculty meeting concludes with the words ‘Make a difference in someone's life’ or ‘Be a hero to someone today’. He truly inspires the best of his team.”

Mr. Bart Peery was nominated by Jennie Ward.

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Shepherd, Honored with Secondary Crystal Owl Award

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily

This year, Jared Massic, a welding teacher at Maple Mountian High, received the prestigious Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education in April 2019. Some information written about Mr. Jared Massic includes some of the following: “Don't be fooled by Jared Massic's youthful appearance. Mr. Massic (or just ‘Massic’ as his students, call him) is a bulldog when it comes to teaching his students about work ethic and expectations in the workplace. Massic wants his students to know that they can do ‘hard things’ and cares about their well-being. He wants them to make the right choices that will launch them successfully into adulthood, whether it is going to college/trade school or entering the workforce.

"Mr. Massic goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure his students have every possible chance to succeed. The father of two of Mr. Massic's students says, ‘You will find Mr. Massic at the school at 5 a.m. Saturday mornings working with the welding competition teams. You will also see him after school holding extra welding sessions to help students develop their welding skills. He doesn't get paid extra to do this. He does it to help his students develop their potential.’ A firstyear welding student says she appreciates the hands-on approach in Mr. Massic’s class, and his ability to adapt to all learners. DeAnn Nielsen, principal of Maple Mountain High School adds, ‘Under his leadership, he and his welders remodeled their shop and expanded their storage yard. They all worked together on Saturdays and early mornings. Mr. Massic does not limit his support to only his students.’ Mrs. Nielsen adds, ‘He serves on the School Community Council, participates in assemblies in the faculty band, and volunteers for faculty versus student competitions. He and a peer built a photo booth which is used at school dances to provide fun, free digital photos for students. No matter what is needed, Jared will join in with a big smile on his face.’

“Under Mr. Massic's direction, the Maple Mountain High School SkillsUSA club has received several state and national level awards at the SkillsUSA competitions. Students have been awarded medals in photography, welding, welding fabrication, welding sculpture, CPR, chapter display, carpentry, and job

Huntsman winner Jared Massic. interview competitions. Most notably, the MMHS welding fabrication team has placed first at the state level for six consecutive years and earned one gold and three bronze medals at the national level over the last four years. In addition, the welding program won a national contest totaling $26,000 of welding equipment which was sponsored by ESAB, a private welding supply company. Mr. Massic's team won ESAB's Weld-It-Forward National contest in 2018. After making the finals out of hundreds of competitors, three high schools and three college welding programs competed in the finals by designing and building a project that aligned with the Weld-It-Forward theme of ESAB's competition.

“There is no doubt that Mr. Massic has contributed to Utah's public-school system in outstanding ways. He is an example of a person who is following his calling. He loves what he does every day; and because of this, the world is a better place and his students are truly blessed.”

Nebo School District is thrilled to employ 17 educators recognized by the Huntsman Awards for Excellence in Education. For a list of Nebo School District Hunstmas Award Winners, visit ServeDaily.com. To nominate an outstanding educator, in any or all four award categories: teacher, administrator, volunteer, or special education teacher, go to www. huntsmaneducationawards.com.

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Craig Harvey, Principal RaShel Shepherd, Superintendent Rick Nielsen

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily Dr. RaShel Shepherd was honored with the Secondary Crystal Owl Award during a Nebo School District administrator training. This award is provided by Craig Harvey through Horace Mann.Colleagues and teachers said the following about Principal Shepherd:“RaShel is an excellent principal who supports student learning in every decision she makes.

She builds capacity in her faculty, staff and assistant principals. She is an excellent thinker and great at problem-solving.

She is also the first person many call for

advice and help with their school leadership.”“RaShel is so kind to everyone.

People feel like she is their friend after just meeting her. She wants everyone to feel good and have good things happen to them. She also has a deep knowledge of being an effective school leader. People look to her for her guidance and leadership.”“RaShel has done an impressive job leading Payson High School through a very difficult transition. She is always so positive and upbeat. When I'm feeling a little down, I always call her; and she helps me get back where I need to be. She is a great role model for all of us.”

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A Springville house received a makeover this week—one of 31 homes across Utah that got a fresh coat of paint and a landscaping lift during Zions Bank’s 29th annual Paint-a-Thon service project.

More than 150 local bank employees and their family members rolled up their sleeves to transform the Springville home of David and Debra Bethers with new paint, yard care and repairs to the outside of the house. David Bethers, 61, has quadriplegia, making home maintenance and yard work particularly difficult for the couple.

Along with beautifying neighborhoods, the Paint-a-Thon project aims to help elderly, disabled and veteran home owners take pride in their homes and maintain their independence. Throughout the week, more than 3,000 Zions Bank employees and their families are volunteering to clean, scrape and paint 40 homes in Utah and Idaho.

In addition to painting, Zions employees provide yard clean-up, pruning, mowing, planting and minor repairs as needed by homeowners. The cost for all paint and supplies is contributed by Zions Bank.

The average age of this year’s homeowner is 72, with an average yearly income of $21,800. Projects completed during the annual week-long event were selected with the assistance of nominations from the public, state housing agen-

cies, community organizations and local churches.

Zions Bank is committed to helping senior citizens remain in their homes as long as possible, maintaining their independence, dignity and health. More than 90 percent of people over age 65 prefer to stay in their homes as they get older, according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. And while “aging in place” has become increasingly possible thanks to health and technology advances, home maintenance and repairs remain challenges for seniors seeking to live independently “As a community bank, the Paint-aThon service project embodies our dedication to the communities we serve, said Zions employee and Paint-a-Thon team captain Chad Bishoff said. “We look forward to this service project every year and find enormous satisfaction in transforming the homes and yards of our neighbors in need.”

Launched in 1991, Zions Bank’s Painta-Thon began as a volunteer project for a dozen homes along Utah’s Wasatch Front. Over the past 29 years, Zions Bank employees have set aside summer pastimes for a week each year—volunteering in the evenings after work and on Saturday—to paint 1,181 homes throughout Idaho and Utah. Not counting the dollar value of volunteer hours through the years, the bank has donated more than $1.3 million toward beautifying homes in the two states.

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Stringham's True Value named Costco is Spanish Fork Chamber June Business of the Month June Business of the Month

By Payson Santaquin Chamber of Commerce for Serve Daily Stringham’s True Value was started in 1983 by Kurt and Kathie Stringham. We started out the business on Main Street in Santaquin. In February of 1998, we had the Grand Opening of our store at its present location on Highway 198. We are

now in the process of expanding our store selling area to better meet our customer’s needs. We have a great crew of associates who can help our customers with their home improvement projects.

We have appreciated the wonderful friends and customers who have supported and helped our business to grow these last 36 years. Our associations with the good people in this area have greatly enriched our lives.

Stringham's True Value has been named Business of the Month.

Costco was named Business of the Month by the Spanish Fork Salem Chamber of Commerce. enjoy saving on everything from diaper to dress shirts, books to electronics, cleaning products to home furnishings.

You’ll find freshly baked items in our bakery, ready to eat meals made daily in our Deli, the highest quality and cuts of meat. Running late? Just order a handmade pizza for dinner at our food court.

You may also want to check out our photo, optical, pharmacy and hearing aid departments for great service and savings. Did you know you can even plan your next vacation through Costco!We have enjoyed being a part of this great community and look forward to the continued growth and prosperity that surrounds us.

By Spanish Fork Salem Chamber of Commerce for Serve Daily Spanish Fork Costco opened its doors to serve the southern Utah County area.

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Pigeon Racing: A unique and fulfilling sport

By Deborah Goodman for Serve Daily The first annual “Pigeons in the Park” event was held at Memorial Park in Payson on Saturday, June 29.

The event was hosted by Hal and Rebecca Peery of Payson and was used to promote the sport, to commemorate the end of a racing season, and to allow friends to gather.

“It’s a great, low cost family hobby,” Hal Peery says. “Pigeons are interesting.

They get in your blood.”

Two national dignitaries from the pigeon racing world attended in support of the Peerys and the rest of the club: Tom Coletti of Afton, Wyoming, former American Racing Pigeon Union (AU) president and one of the judges of the Pigeons in the Park event, as well as Jeff Life of Wentatchee, Washington, who is the Northwest Zone Director of the AU. The twenty or so pigeons being judged on Saturday—all young birds who have not yet raced—were categorized by color. There were five classes. The judges looked at the eyes, feathers, how they stand, and other criteria. Competitors from Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, and all over Utah brought their birds to compete.

Jeff Harmon’s pigeon received Best in Show, and Jeff Sherwood’s received Second Best in Show. Both Harmon and Sherwood are in the Utah County Pigeon Racing Association (UCA).

The most recent pigeon season ended last week, but will start again with this new group of young pigeons in August.

Each season, the pigeons participate in 12 or 13 races. Racers from UCA compete with other clubs in Orem, Lehi, and Salt Lake City.

Hal Peery, a construction project manager, has lived in Payson all of his life.

When he was growing up, it seemed everyone in town had pigeons as pets. “They make great pets,” Peery says. “They don’t bark.”

It wasn’t until he was an adult that he became involved in the sport of pigeon racing. Hal currently has forty or fifty pigeons in his loft—the building where the pigeons are kept.

Each club has a race secretary. Club members take the birds to the secretary the night before for basketing. Crates are then locked. The next morning, they are driven in a specialized vehicle to one of several specific locations and are released by 7 a.m. The pigeons then fly home.

The young pigeons start racing about 130 miles from the sending off point to home.

Week by week, each race is progressively longer. About 1,000 pigeons race at one time.

They are timed for speed (yards per minute), not distance, using a computerized band that was placed on the bird’s leg when it’s around five days old. This ID band allows the birds to be compared to others from around the nation.

The weather and winds play a big part in the speed of the racer. The biggest problem the pigeons face is the predatory hawks and falcons in the area.

The club here in south Utah County was started in the 1970s. “We’re looking for people to come fly with us,” Peery A pidgeon checks out the trophy at the first annual “Pigeons in the Park” event in Payson.

Brent Harmon (Best in Show) and Jeff Sherwood (Second Best in Show) show off their pigeon racing trophies. says. “If they’re interested, we’ll help them get set up. I’d hate to see kids miss out on this.”

The UCA is a small club, and they are looking to gain exposure so they can grow. Any interested parties can contact

Hal Peery through email: Hpeery54@ hotmail.com.

The pigeons have enriched Peery’s life and he’d like to share this with others.

“They make me feel peaceful.”

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Dr. Brian Cannon to speak on Utah Spanish Fork beauty and the Great Depression crowned Miss Utah

By Springville Seniors for Serve Daily

Speaking on Utah and the Great Depression, Dr. Brian Cannon will examine the impact of the greatest economic catastrophe in the nation's history upon the people of Utah. Drawing upon oral history interviews, this presentation will explore the struggles of Utahns and the coping strategies that they employed. It will also survey the impact of the New Deal upon the Beehive State. The Springville Senior Center (65 E. 200 S.; 801-489-8738) invites everyone to join us on Wednesday, August 7, at 6:00 p.m. for this free event.

Dr. Brian Cannon is a professor of history and chair of the History Department at Brigham Young University, where he has taught for 27 years. He teaches and writes about Utah history, the American West in the 20th century, American rural history, and U.S. history from 1890-1945. He directed the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at BYU from 2003-2018. He

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Spanish Fork beauty queen Dexonna Talbot was crowned Miss Utah 2019 on June 15. This is her second trip to the scholarship competition. In 2018, Dexonna competed under the Miss Spanish Fork title and one the swimsuit and talent competitions. This year, the 19-year-old had moved away from home and competed as Miss Greater Salt Lake.

Dexonna is excited about the opportunity the Miss Utah title gives her to serve others and promote good causes. She will participate in a bi-monthly Miss Utah Monday where she will be highlighting different service organizations. “Hopefully we can get their message across and attract more people to those organizations,” she said.

Dexonna’s own social impact initiative is called Servesteem: Increasing Self-esteem Through Service. She started it four years ago when she first began participating in pageants. The idea for Servesteem came from the time Dexonna spent serving a disabled uncle who lived with her family while she was growing up.

She found when she was with him she felt better about herself because she was doing something worthwhile for someone else. She started in her uncle's honor and memory.

On her website, www.servesteem.com, she says, “I believe we are the most beautiful versions of ourselves when we are in the service of others. We can learn to love not only the people we serve, but also ourselves by small acts of kindness each and every day.”

Dexonna hopes the serving others can help boost self-esteem and especially combat the poor self-esteem tees sometimes develop as a result of social media.

Her website states, “Everyday we log on to our social media accounts and are shown pictures of beautiful people living extravagant lives. It tends to take a toll on our self-esteem. I want to change this. I want to use social media in a positive way and switch up our daily routine.” Servesteem social media sites post pictures of service and encourage followers to get out and serve.

“When we are serving we’re not only helping those around us, but gaining something as well,” she said. “Those who

Dexonna Talbot is crowned Miss Utah 2019. serve one hour a week feel better about themselves, less likely to engage in risky behaviors.”

Dexonna has been in the news before for her big heart and desire to serve. Last year, a Utah teen with Autism was elated to be asked to a school dance, only to find out the invitation was a mean-spirited prank.

When Dexonna heard about the situation, she jumped into action. Even though the teen was a total stranger, she went to his school and invited him to be her date to the dance in front of all his peers.

“I just knew I couldn’t let it go without doing anything,” she said. “No one deserves to have bad memories about their high school experiences.” Dexonna said people opened the floodgates to make sure they had a great time, providing free limo service and a free meal. She really enjoyed being able to make him feel so special. “I didn’t know him before, but now we’re really good friends. We go to lunch and hang out, he’s a super cool kid.”

Dexonna will compete in the Miss American 2.0 pageant later this year. She said there have been some negative feelings about the program in the past, but she wants people to know what a positive difference it can make. “Service, scholarship and education, that’s what this is, it empowers women to go out of their way to make something amazing and make something of themselves.

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Utah Youth Education in Shooting Sports ends record-breaking season

By Brian Beard for Serve Daily

The Utah Youth Education in Shooting Sports program (UTYESS), also known as the Utah Scholastic Clay Target Program (Utah SCTP) ended its record-breaking season June 3rd, with the Utah State Youth Championships, where the program’s youth competed in a 100-target Skeet tournament, a 200-target Trap tournament, and a 100-target Sporting Clays tournament. This year’s event saw 139 participants; a sharp 96% increase in participants over last year’s State Youth Championships, making it the largest State Youth Championships the program has hosted since it began in 2002. Twenty of the participants were from Nevada, excited to compete alongside Utah’s student-athletes. Today, UTYESS has 229 youth in the program statewide.“Youth shooting sports today is the nation’s fastest-growing high school sport,” said Brian Beard, President of UTYESS. In 2017, we had 51 Utah athletes compete in the State Shoot. Today, that is about the size

of one team. The number of youth interested in shooting sports is outstanding and is going to continue to increase.”

Following the Sporting Clays competition on Sunday, the youth and their families gathered for lunch provided by UTYESS, and then a finale awards and recognition ceremony where over 100 State Youth Championships trophies were awarded.

Last year, 26 High School Letters representing 16 Utah High Schools were awarded as part of the USAYESS independent lettering program. This weekend, 63 high school letters were awarded.

New this year was the Utah Rookies of the Year award. The Rookie of the Year is awarded to a first-year competitor in each category: Novice, Junior, Junior Varsity, Varsity, Collegiate, and Ladies. In addition to attending the required number of UTYESS events, student-athletes must apply for the Rookie of the Year award and provide an athlete resume.

Also new this year was the introduction of the Utah State Teams. After attending

Members of the Wasatch Wing & Clay Youth Shooting Team participate in the Sporting Clays Tournament as part of the UTYESS Youth State Championships, June 3, 2019. the required number of UTYESS events, the athletes' scores are compiled and the top five athletes in each category, a total 25 student-athletes, are named members of that year’s Utah State Team. The highest scoring athlete in each category is named Team Captain. The athletes had their photos taken and will be featured on posters in many of the gun clubs throughout the state of Utah, along with their name and shooting average within the next few weeks. The winners of the Utah State Team and Rookies of the Year are posted on the organization’s website.

“Congratulations to everyone that made the state team,” said Grayson S., age 14,

member of Riverton Shooting Club and the UTYESS Youth Committee and a recipient of the Utah State Team award.

“I’m proud to be on a list with you guys.

Let’s do it again next year!!!”Two scholarships were also awarded by UTYESS at the Utah State Youth Championships.

The first $500 scholarship was awarded to Josh D., a Collegiate athlete from Wasatch Wing & Clay. The second $500 scholarship was awarded to Robert M, age 17, member of Cache Valley Crushers.

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The Funny-ish Files 7 Kids You See at the Playground

By Joseph Capell for Serve Daily Summer is here! That means it's time to take the kids to the park. And that means you're going to run into THOSE kids on the playground. Which kids? These: 1. The Kid Who Goes Up the Slide the Wrong Way. This kid insists on climbing up the slide while other kids are trying to slide down it. (And gets mad at the kids who are coming down.)

2. The Kid Who Stands At the Top of the Slide, But Won't Go Down. This kid climbs to the top of the slide, but is too afraid to go down. Or maybe he just likes the view from the top of the slide. Either way, the line of kids forming behind him is getting a little restless.

3. The Kid Who Throws Wood Chips Everywhere. Many playgrounds have wood chips covering the ground beneath them. Some kids just can't resist the wood chips. They'll pile them on the slide.

They'll put them on the swings. They'll throw them at other kids. They'll attempt to eat them. Hooray for wood chips!

4. The Kid Who Won't Get Off the Slide. This kid will go down the slide... then won't leave. They'll sit at the bottom slide, as if they own it, until the next kid (or two or three) come down the slide and

slam into them.

5. The Kid Who Wanders In Front of the Swings as Someone Else Is Swinging. This kid is totally oblivious to his surroundings and walks in front of (or behind) the swings when someone else is swinging. This kid is shocked when the physical laws of nature (and a kid in a swing) come crashing into them, knocking them to the ground.

6. The Kid Who Crowds In Front of Other Kids. Is there a line for the slide?

No matter--this kid will just shove his way to the front. He's more important than everyone else, and he is not going to wait.

7. The Kid Who Cries. This kid might be afraid of the swing. He might think the slide is too tall or too fast. He might not like it when another kid touches him. He might have seen a bug. He might have pooped his pants. Or maybe he's crying because that's just what he does.

Bonus #8. The Adult Who Thinks He's Still a Kid. It's great that you're still young at heart, but just because you can fit down the slide doesn't mean you should be sliding. Also, that swing wasn't designed for a 280-pound adult!

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53-year-old Spanish Fork Man breaks world record

By Arianne Brown for Serve Daily When Spanish Fork resident, Brad Barton laces up his running shoes, he’s not going for a casual jog. Unlike most men his age, the 53-year-old father of five is heading out the door to chase world records, that when he catches, he doesn't just break, but shatters.

One such shattering happened on May 31, 2019, at the Music City Distance Carnival in Nashville, Tennessee. The record Barton was after was the 50-54 age division record in the mile that was set 18 years ago. To break it, he would need to run under 4 minutes 24 seconds, which, to put things in perspective would have taken top 10 at the 6A high school state championships this past spring.

Well, 4 minutes, 19.59 seconds after toeing that line in Tennessee, Barton broke through the tape, taking the world record home with him, adding one more of those notches to his belt. You read right. One more of those notches to his belt.

This was not Barton’s first time around the world record block. The former Weber State All-American who finished third in the steeplechase at the 1991 NCAA Championships also owns the world record for the steeplechase in the men’s 4549 category at 9:06.68. In 2014, he broke the indoor world record for the 3,000 meters with a time of 8:26.15 for the men’s 45-49 category. That same year, during a

world record attempt for his age group in the mile, the accomplished runner came in at 4 minutes, 17.54 seconds, barely missing the world record time, but he set another record as the oldest man to go under 4:20 in the mile.

According to Barton, however, it hasn’t been an easy road to get on track for a world record — or on any track for that matter. Following his 2014 season and taking a break in 2015, Barton had a series of unfortunate events including a broken toe on a fall during a run. He rolled his ankle while stepping off the track one day, and later ripped a quadricep. The worst of all was when he collided with a bike while out on a run, causing several broken ribs and a severe concussion.

“People will say, ‘You’re Brad Barton,’ you’re used to breaking records. It’s what you do!’” Barton said. “What they don’t realize is the struggle it has taken me to get here. I have had to fight physical and mental setbacks to even be able to get to the track.”

Barton has teamed up with his former college coach, Charles “Chick” Hislop to get him back on track.

“It hasn’t just been the injuries and mental setbacks that we’ve had to deal with, but age has presented another challenge,” Barton said. “As I’ve gotten older, I have had to make adjustments, and coach Hislop has been instrumental in making this old body work. I run a lot fewer miles and require a lot more rest.”

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Brad Barton earns the world record at the Music City Distance Carnival 2019. back on top of his game. He is quick, however, to point out how much his struggle and success parallels life. And as a professional inspirational speaker and author, he uses those lessons to teach those he speaks to.

“I feel like so much of what I have experienced parallels life,” he said. “I have had people come up to me and say, ‘I was about to give up on my marriage, but listening to your story of overcoming setbacks through perseverance has inspired me to work through it. I had a mother in her later years comment on a YouTube video of me racing in 2014 saying that it

inspired her to go back to school.

I have always felt like going after these records is a calling of mine. It is not about me running fast times or breaking world records. It’s about being able to inspire others to do things that haven’t been done before, to overcome setbacks and find out that it’s never too late to realize a dream.”

If you think Barton is done going after world records, think again. On July 19, he will head to Portland, Oregon for his attempt to go back to his steeplechasing roots to break a 30-year-old world record in that event.

Brad sees his time at the Music City Distance Carnival 2019.

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‘The Fish’ appears at Art City Days Parade

By Deborah Goodman for Serve Daily Billy Rhatigan and Art City Auto Body rode one of the largest, most impressive vehicles seen in the Springville Art City Days parade on Saturday, June 8.

Appearing for the first time at Burning Man in the deserts of Nevada, this forty-five foot monstrosity, nicknamed “The Fish,” is the artistic brainchild of a Park City friend of Rhatigan’s named Zafod.

This is the first time the vehicle appeared in a parade anywhere outside of Park City. The one-of-a-kind spectacle was driven by Billy and his son and can seats about forty people.

“The Fish” seems to go hand-in-hand with how Rhatigan approaches his business and life. Always one to think outside of the box and to add an artistic hand to his auto body work, the shop—and Rhatigan himself—have gained almost a cult following and a larger-than-life reputation.

Rhatigan was first introduced to Utah when he was younger because of the snow. “I was a ski bum and had been coming to Utah for ten years before I decided to make Utah my permanent home.”

Twenty-two years ago, Rhatigan moved from New York to Springville to start a new life. He knew no one here, but decided to buy a small auto body shop. Almost immediately, he became immersed in Art

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Delectable Dining

Crazy for Teriyaki Madness

By Amy Baird for Serve Daily My daughter is an extremely picky eater. We are talking mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, and desserts. That is what she will eat. The other night she cried because I made her eat rice. When we went to Teriyaki Madness she happily ate her noodles and orange chicken. She said, “I can’t resist it. It’s so yummy.” And we had to buy a second orange chicken bowl with noodles. That is how delicious the food is at Teriyaki Madness.

You may have noticed the sign for Teriyaki Madness. It is located right between Papa Murphy's and Jimmy John’s in front of the VASA fitness in Spanish Fork. I know that it is always tricky when you see a new place because you aren’t sure what they have or if it is any good. Luckily, I can go for you and check it out. And let me tell you, Teriyaki Madness is pretty dang delicious and worth a try.

The thing that I love most about Teriyaki Madness is that you can customize the whole menu. Are you doing a KETO diet,

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You chose your base: rice, brown rice, noodles, fried rice, or all veggies. Then you choose your protein: chicken, beef, or tofu. Then you choose your flavor: teriyaki, spicy, etc.

Everything is made fresh to order. So you don’t have to worry about the food being made hours before sitting under the heat lamps. You know how disappointing it is when you order some food but it has been sitting under the heat lamps all day so it is dry and the sauce is gone. At Teriyaki Madness they get the woks hot and prepare it right then so it is fresh.

Ok. Let’s talk about the menu items. I started out with the chicken pot stickers.

They were perfectly crispy on the outside with piping hot filling with chicken and veggies. The first bite was amazing because of the crunch combined with the amazing gyoza dipping sauce which was the perfect blend of savory and sweet.

My kids got the infamous orange chicken with noodles and they devoured it.

The orange chicken was delicious and not spicy at all (a huge requirement for

my kids). It was breaded chicken with a yummy sauce similar to what you would get you would get at a Chinese restaurant.

The noodles were delicious and I’m sure it would also be yummy with rice.

My husband was brave and got the spicy chicken. It definitely had some heat to it. It was a little spicy for me but if you like spice, you will love it.

I got the beef teriyaki and I was blown away. I’m always nervous to get any type of beef because I worry about it being tough. These beef was just tender and so flavorful. It was sweet and just delicious.

I didn’t want to share with anyone. I drizzled a little bit of the teriyaki sauce on it and just savored every bite of it with my noodles and veggies. I honestly had to ask the manager how they make it so tender.

He says the marinade takes a day to make and then they marinate the meat for another day.

The chicken teriyaki also had great flavor. It was grilled chicken which was perfectly cooked and it even had the grill marks. They offer chicken katsu and yakisoba noodles as well but I wasn’t able to try them during this visit.

We also got a cup of macaroni salad.

It was Hawaiian style and had veggies and chicken in it. It had a great flavor. My son was expecting macaroni and cheese though so he wasn’t a fan. But I got to eat it and it complimented my beef teriyaki perfectly.

So if you want a break from your normal routine, check out Teriyaki Madness.

I’m sure that you will find something that you love. Teriyaki Madness is open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. It is located at 788 N 800 E, Spanish Fork, UT 84660.

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In Our Back Yard

In Our Back Yard - Antelope Island

By Ed Helmick for Serve Daily

Driving north up I-15 through the big city traffic congestion is not a favorite thing to do. However, up toward Ogden, if you get off I-15 at Exit 332 and turn left on Antelope Drive, your world will change. As the street name implies, heading west will take you to Antelope Island State Park. Being a State Park, there is an entrance fee and it is very reasonable, $10 per vehicle and $5 for seniors. Once you pay at the entrance gate, you have a 7-mile causeway to drive before you get to the island. Now a few minutes after the congestion of the city, you will find yourself in what feels like a remote wilderness environment. It is an amazing transition, like you are suddenly in a different place and time.

The island is 15 miles long and about 8 miles wide, covering 42 square miles.

The first non-natives to explore the island were John Fremont and Kit Carson in 1845. Legend has it that Kit Carson shot an antelope for meat and in gratitude, he named it Antelope Island. In 1848, Fielding Garr established a ranch on Antelope Island which operated continuously until 1981. The ranch house is the oldest building in Utah still on its original foundation. Guided and self-guided tours of the ranch are available. It is fascinating to see the progress and innovation in ranching during its 133 years of operation.

Most impressive is the scenic beauty of the island and its wildlife. The east side of the island is mostly flat beaches and upsloping plains to mountains that rise to 2,500 feet above the Great Salt Lake.

The west side of the island is more rugged. The island has a variety of wildlife but is most famous for its Buffalo herd.

Other animals on the island include mule deer, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, bobcats, badgers, porcupines, rabbits and squirrels. It is also a popular place for bird watching.

As far as amenities for visitors, there is a small and informative visitors center overlooking the north end of the island and causeway access road. On down the road is the Island Buffalo Grill where you can buy a 1/3-pound Buffalo Burger for $11.25. It comes with French fries and is excellent. If you have not had buffalo meat before you should try it. A traditional 1/3-pound hamburger is $8.25. Drinks are only a dollar or two. The restaurant overlooks a nice sand beach and makes a great place for a rest stop.

Three primitive campgrounds are available and what that means is that there is no water or electricity. There are vault toilets at several locations in the campgrounds. Bridger Bay campground has 26 campsites, White Rock Bay campground has 20 campsites, and Ladyfinger campground has 5 campsites. During a midJune weekend, only about half the campsites were occupied. A word of caution, Buffalo like all wild animals can be very dangerous and should only be viewed from a safe distance. The photos of the Buffalo were taken with a 100-400mm lens on a Canon 7D camera body. A few weeks before these photos were shot a jogger startled a cow buffalo with a calf and was charged and critically injured.

Give the animals the space they need, after all, it is their home.

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By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily Spanish Fork will hold its annual Fiesta Days celebration July 12-27. The celebration name pays homage to the Spanish friars who came explored the area on their way to California in the late 1700s. This year’s theme is, “Celebrate Good Times.”

Fiesta Days is 2 weeks packed full of fun activities to fit every interest. The events kick-off with a one-of-a-kind Pyromusical at 6 p.m. on July 12. The fireworks, perfectly timed with the musical soundtrack, create a stunning work of art in the sky.

Sports enthusiast can participate in tournaments held throughout the week including softball, kickball, golf, tennis and spikeball. The Speedy Spaniard Road Race 10K and Mile Run provide fun for all ages.

Spanish Fork Community Theater will present the crowd-pleasing “Disney’s Beauty and Beast” July 18-27. Performances will be held at Spanish Fork High School, 99 N. 300 W. Purchase tickets online at sfcitytix.com.

The Fiesta Days Rodeo is always a crowd pleaser. Rodeo nights are July 22-24.

Fireworks will follow the show on Pioneer Day, July 24.

Families won’t want to miss the Children’s Parade and Children’s Day activities on July 20 and Family Night in the Park on July 22.

Crafts, Vendors, and Live entertainment will be available in the park on most days.

The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will be giving museum tours for those who want to learn more about Spanish Fork's storied history. For a full list of events and location details, visit www.spanishfork. org.

Mt. Nebo Chapter of SUP Learns of Payson History

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By LaRon Taylor for Serve Daily The Mt. Nebo Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers had a dinner meeting with their wives & guests on June27th. They enjoyed a great catered meal and listened to a presentation on the early history of Payson. Our members had noted that L. Dee Stevenson had been posting pictures and articles in the Payson Chronicle titled “Pictures Tell the Payson Story” for a very long time, so we contacted him to see if he would speak to us. Mr. Stevenson has been a member of the Payson Historical Society for a long time and loves to talk about the history of this town in southern Utah County. He has also recently published “The Payson Story in Words and Pictures”. The book contains a huge pictorial collection of early Payson businesses and homes, along with associated dialogue explaining the history. Many of the Chapter members purchased this book.His presentation covered the first 3 families that settled Payson, then covered information on other families that followed later. Some of the early businesses were also talked about. Mr. Stevenson is a storehouse of knowledge about Payson and he kept the audience spellbound for

Dee Stevenson the entire time. Many of the SUP Chapter Members had ties to the people he talked about and that made it even more interesting.The Mt. Nebo Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers and their wives meet monthly for these dinner meetings and guest speakers. They also have 2 or 3 one day treks each year that usually cover something about pioneer history. Anyone interested in joining our small group can call Dan Howlett for more information at 801-361-0108. It is a fun group that loves to honor their pioneer ancestors.

A historical view of Main Street looking South in Payson.

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LOCAL EVENTS Movies in the Park Mondays, July 8 and 15 at 9 p.m. at Spring Acres Arts Park, 700 S. 1300 E., Springville. Join us while we watch movies in an outdoor amphitheater at the Arts Park. Come early and find a good spot to set up your blanket and chairs. Admission is free! July 8th: Spider Man into the Spider-Verse July 15th: How to Train Your Dragon 3 – Hidden World

Salem Summer Concert Series Monday, July 8 at 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.at Salem Knoll Park, 150 W. 300 S., Salem We continue our summer of rock-n-roll with a performance from the band, Rock Daddy, who will bring us hits from the 1960’s to today. Music that is sure to bring back memories and get the crowd moving.

Concert begins at 7:30 pm, with food vendors selling at 7:00 pm. Bring your chairs, blankets, family and friends and come and enjoy a terrific evening! Admission is free.

Payon Scottish Festival July 12 and 13 at Memorial Park, 250 South Main Street, Payson. The excitement begins Friday night with food and entertainment at the park. Prepare for fun on Saturday with Highland Dance, Highland Athletic, and bagpipe competitions.

Listen to Celtic music and enjoy entertaining Scottish dances ranging from a sword dance to an Irish jig.

Don’t miss the Friday night story telling and strongman competitions. Join us for Opening Ceremonies and Massed Bands Saturday at noon. Experience traditional ethnic food, vendors, and clans.

Come and enjoy the fun family atmosphere of the Scottish Festival. Be sure to check out the schedule of events so you don’t miss your favorite activities!

Events run Friday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission is free.

SMA Summer Art Camp July 16-18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 S., Springville. Join us for Summer Art Camp! The Museum will be hosting two camp sessions this year for ages 8-11 years old. Each day participants will explore a different art medium with handson projects, in-gallery discussions, and other activities. Participants will get experience with multiple painting, sculpting, printmaking, drawing, and mixed

media techniques. Pre-register only by July 12 at smofa.org.

Mapleton Pioneer Days Saturday, July 20. The Pioneer Day Parade begins at 8 a.m. The theme is “Growing Traditions.” The parade begins at Mapleton Jr. High on 1200 N. It heads west, towards Main Street, then turns south on Main Street to Maple Street. The parade ends at Mapleton City Park.

The Pioneer Day 5k Fun Run will bgin at 7:30 a.m. at Mapleton Park. visit the www.mapleton.org for more informationand registration.

Pioneer Day Extravaganza Wednesday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Park, 500 N. 500 W. Provo.

Every year Provo Parks & Recreation put together the Pioneer Day Extravaganza to give community the opportunity to go back to the past and experience some Pioneer traditions, activities. Events include a root beer chug, bull lasso, panning for gold, pioneer games, crafts, museum tours, pioneer games and a pioneer cook off. Visit www.provocityevents.com for more information.

Springville World FolkFest Monday, July 29-Saturday, August 3, Spring Acres Arts Park, 700 S. 1300 E., Springville. The Springville World Folkfest will bring the color and excitement of traditional folk dance and music from

around the world to Springville during the annual World Folkfest in Springville, Utah, USA. Folk dancers and musicians travel from countries around the world to attend the Springville Folkfest. For more information, visit worldfolkfest.org.

46th Annual Quilt Show Opening Reception Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 S. Exhibit runs, July 27 - September 21. This juried exhibition features quilts of all styles and sizes created by some of the State’s finest quilters. Presented by the Springville Museum of Art and the Utah Valley Quilt Guild with support from the Corn Wagon Quilt Company.

Salem Days Family Concert Monday, August 5 at 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.at Salem Knoll Park, 150 W. 300 S. Salem.

Fire at Will is this year’s performer at the Salem Days Family Concert to be held at Salem’s Knoll Park. The concert is FREE! Vendors selling yummy food and snacks.

Bring chairs, blankets, family and friends and come to enjoy a fun night filled with music that everyone will recognize and enjoy. A great way to kick off our weeklong city celebration.

Springville’s Sunset Farmer’s Market Each Monday in July and August, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Support our local farmers, food artisans, youth entrepreneurs, and small businesses every Monday evening at Springville Civic Center, 110 S. Main Street, Springville.

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