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WHAT’S INSIDE: In our Backyard........................................................................................................ 3 Santaquin Pilot Lives His Dream of Flying While Helping Others ............................ 7 Feature Story: Love & Serve Daily ......................................................................... 10 Spanish Fork High School Teacher Strives to Make a Difference ........................... 14 Springville Author Publishes New Book ................................................................ 17 Learning to Live with ADHD ................................................................................... 20 Tributes.................................................................................................................. 22
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One of the largest migrations of snow geese takes place right in our backyard By Ed Helmick
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Snow geese gather every winter at the Gunnison Bend Reservoir.
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One of the largest annual migration visits of snow geese in the United States occurs just a few miles west of Delta. From Mid-February to Mid-March an estimated 20,000 snow geese stop for rest and nourishment at the Gunnison Bend Reservoir. This species of goose, native to North America, is all white except for black wing tips and under wings that are barely visible on the ground. An occasional variant is seen with gray/ blue plumage. The birds
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Snow Geese is an amazing experience to witness. The birds leave the lake after sunrise to fly to nearby farm fields to feed. Typically, about 10:30 or 11, listen for the birds to return to the lake and you can hear them before you see them. When you do see them, the flock will make a pass over the lake before they land, which is usually more of a splash down. They all land within the span of a couple minutes. They will then float around in groups of several hundred with a few birds challenging the social order if you patiently watch. These birds are protected wildlife, and it is inappropriate and illegal to harass them.
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Late in the afternoon they will fly off the lake to local farm fields for their evening feeding. When they do take to the air it will be a matter of seconds and hundreds of very vocal geese are off the water and in the air. It is an
incredible wildlife experience with a sight and sound you will remember forever. A few years ago, the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce and the Millard County Tourism Office realized that the snow
geese migration could lead to a migration of tourists to area. They created an annual Snow Geese Festival the last Friday afternoon and Saturday of February. This year the event is scheduled
for Feb. 26-27 at the Gunnison Bend Reservoir west of Delta. A variety of COVID 19 compliant activities are planned. For detailed information check out the Festival website at deltagoosefestival. com or call the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce at 435-864-4316. The Gunnison Bend Reservoir is less than a twohour drive from south Utah County and the Snow Geese Festival is a wonderful family event. However, if you are a serious bird watcher or photographer, you may want to choose a date less crowded with people along the lake shoreline. (Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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for much needed funds to pay for Brittany’s treatment, Ken Sevy, Clint Robertson, Brent Lofgran, and Dono Peterson from CR Doors knew they needed to make a special place just for those boys to slip away from the worries of the world. So, with past experience building playhouses and play saloons, the four men quickly set to building.
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Once the playhouse was completed the house was raffled off to help pay for the medical bills acquired by the small family. Originally CR Doors, which is a local company found in Springville, had assumed the playhouse was being directly donated to the boys as a gift to them in a very sad time. After they realized that it was being raffled off
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Pilot Lives His Dream of Flying While Helping Others By Shellie Peterson
If you ask Matt Jensen what he does for a living, he’ll more than likely respond by simply saying “I’m a pilot.” He sees his job as nothing out of the ordinary. But not everyone has what it takes to do what he does. Matt and his wife, Amie, live with their four children in Santaquin, where they hope to stay for a while. Gaining experience and work as a pilot often requires you to pick up your life and move to different areas, as the family has experienced firsthand. The Jensen family has moved seven times in 11 years, and Matt explained, “that’s not a lot compared to some people. You’ve got to move where the job is and building up flight time is how you get the job.” To build up flight time, Matt moved as far away as Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. He flew EMS there, then returned to Vegas
Give “I was just happy to be there and to donate my time,” Peterson said. Sadly, the boys lost their mother before the raffle could even be completed and Christmas was not the same this last year. In January the saloon was fin-
and did tours in the Grand Canyon for a couple of years before flying EMS again. He currently flies EMS for Nephi. Matt works for a company called Metro Aviation. One of the company’s customers is the University of Utah. Metro Aviation provides the helicopters, pilots, and mechanics, while the University of Utah provides the medical side (including a nurse and a medic for each flight). It’s a combined effort that helps save lives. Matt explained that his helicopter doesn’t have hoisting capabilities, so if anyone needs to be hoisted off the side of a mountain, it’s Life Flight or Highway Patrol that gets called in. But for situations that don’t require hoisting, Matt is frequently called to fly medics into the area. He also regularly works with Search and Rescue teams to shuttle people back and forth to base camps and rescue sites
as needed. Matt has always loved aviation. His entire family is into aviation and his dad is a private pilot. In his younger years, Matt used to go flying with his dad all the time and he loved it. However, he didn’t think he could become a pilot himself until he became roommates with a guy who was a helicopter flight instructor. He inspired Matt to go through flight school. Matt graduated in 2006 and is an accomplished helicopter pilot today. Matt’s favorite thing about the job is getting to help people. He explained, “It’s the success stories, you know? Like when you see somebody that was very, very hurt and you were thinking they might not make it, and then you find out they made it and fully recovered. So that’s pretty cool.” Matt takes his job seriously and is a respected pilot. He has
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community around them. When there is a need that arises and an opportunity to give they are always willing to donate time and funds to bless those in their community. If you know of others who are giving back in
our communities, we would love to spotlight the good that they do. No matter the unrest and anger in our world that seems to be spotlighted all over the evening news, there are still those around us that know how to come together, to share
their time, talents, and the extra they can to make the world a little kinder, a little softer and remind us all that we are in this together and there are endless ways in which we can give back. (Gibson is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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ished and piled on the trailer to be delivered to the two boys who were now living with their grandmother in Fountain Green. “We all feel good about projects like this and being involved,” Sevy responded as he talked about the
project, and all who know those four men would remark on their good hearts and serving spirits. Through the years CR Doors and Moulding and their friends and employees have spent countless hours giving back to the
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To Spin a Potter’s Wheel Local teacher with the appropriate name of ‘Clay’ finds a new passion creating art with pottery By Shellie Peterson
Clay Craig is a fun and energetic third-grade teacher who loves filling his life with things that bring joy to himself and others. He and his wife, Angela, live with their four kids in Santaquin. Craig has been teaching third and fourth grades for 21 years and loves it. But around 15 years ago, he was introduced to a side hobby that quickly claimed a piece of his heart. Craig and a couple of his fellow Santaquin Elementary teachers decided on a whim to enroll in an evening pottery class offered by Payson High School. The three pitched in together to purchase a pottery wheel, which is the same wheel Craig uses today. A few years ago, Craig decided to dedicate more time to his pottery business. He enlisted the help of his kids to come up with a
name. They told him that since his name is Clay, it obviously had to be included in the name. And that’s how the ingenious shop title “Kiln It With Clay” was born. Craig dedicates a room in his house to the display of his finished hand-thrown pottery. He also has a shop behind his house where he spends hours at a time bringing his creations to life. When asked what his favorite thing is about making pottery, his eyes lit up as he passionately described the process. He said, “There’s so much that I love about it. I can spend hours out there. I love making, I love glazing, I love all of it so much.” Craig spends a lot of time lovingly creating each unique piece of pottery, and the results speak for themselves. Each product is made with impeccable attention to detail. Craig loves to use colorful glazes to bring person-
ality to each piece. He also offers pieces in traditional pottery colors. Kiln It With Clay offers many different types of pottery products. Shoppers can find soup bowls, chip-and-dip bowls, plates, berry colanders, and more. Two of the most popular shop products are succulent planters and yarn bowls. Both of them make great Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day gifts. Craig is currently working on a website where people can go in the future to purchase his products. Currently, people can visit Kiln It With Clay’s Facebook and Instagram pages to follow the business and view available pottery pieces. Interested individuals can message Craig through these sites if they want to make purchases. They can also email kilnitwithclay@gmail. com (Peterson is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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Clay Craig spends his free time making beautiful hand-thrown pottery for his side business Kiln It With Clay.
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Charities Find a Way to Help During Pandemic By Shellie Peterson
Due to complications from a global pandemic that took the world by storm, 2020 presented some challenges for charities. Many of the normally scheduled food drives that take place every year were of necessity canceled. As a result, the volunteers responsible for carrying out the canceled food drives began to wonder how they would help food-insecure families make it through the year. Fortunately, there were plenty of people and organizations willing to step up to the plate in a year unlike any this generation has ever seen before. One of those organizations was the Springville Kiwanis Club. The club sponsored a highly successful Sub-for-Santa food drive near the end of 2020. The club accepted donations of food and other items to help Springville families who needed the assistance. The Springville Kiwanis Club is a service organi-
zation made up entirely of volunteers. The stated goal of the organization is to help children and youth in Springville, though their December 2020 food drive helped entire families get through challenging economic times. With assistance from the Springville High School Key Club, Reams, Copies Plus, Springville City, Deseret Meat Packing, and other organizations and individuals, the Springville Kiwanis Club pulled off a volunteer effort that was amazing. Generous donors gave massive amounts of food and other items. Bags of canned goods and non-perishable items covered tables and the floor of a gymnasium. Springville youth volunteered to pass out donation bags for the food, then helped to collect the filled bags. Distribution of the food bags and food pick-up efforts were organized through Springville Kiwanis Club member Bryce Packard,
who coordinated with local stake presidents, bishops, and ward councils. Other volunteers helped organize the food, fill boxes donated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and distribute the food. During a challenging year, the results of the food drive brought many volunteers to tears. “I personally was worried that we wouldn’t meet the quota needed to help our beloved community,” said Jaymie Fellows, a Springville Kiwanis Club member But then, Springville residents responded in a big way. In an online thankyou post to the Springville community, Fellows said, “…you saw a challenge, you opened your hearts and became one. You will literally feed thousands of people. Your overwhelming generosity and love was felt.” She related to me that there were many tears shed that day as volunteers saw first-hand how much beauty
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The Springville Kiwanis Club and other volunteers pulled off a successful Sub-for-Santa food drive and collected a massive amount of food for Springville families in need.
can come out of a year full of tribulation. The Springville Kiwanis Club food drive wouldn’t have been a success if it hadn’t been for the massive community effort that took place. When communities pull together as Springville did, incredible things can happen. The Springville Kiwanis
Club currently has 15 active members and would love to welcome more, especially with Art City Days happening in June 2021. Kent Woolf, the Springville Kiwanis Club President, welcomes everyone who would like to join the organization to email springvillekiwanisclub@gmail.com. (Peterson is a Serve Daily contributor.)
Keeping the lights on in Spanish Fork steeped in history By Ed Helmick
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The Spanish Fork windmills get a lot of visual attention but let us not forget the history of Spanish Fork’s hydroelectric power that has been providing electricity to south Utah County for more than 110 years. What started in 1906 as a farmland irrigation initiative, known as The Strawberry Valley Project eventually had a byproduct of hydroelectric power. That was the beginning of an
electric power infrastructure that supported much of the population of south Utah County in the early years of the 20th Century. It began with our pioneer ranchers and farmers diverting water from the Spanish Fork River and other streams for agricultural irrigation. The problem was that by mid-summer the flow of water dropped off and was insufficient to support the farmed acreage. Utah Senators Henry Gardner and John S. Lewis
visited Strawberry Valley on a camping trip and came up with the idea of building a reservoir in the valley and developing a system to transport the water to the Spanish Fork River. When the Reclamation Act of 1902 was discussed in Congress problems arose. The original wording required “residence on the land” and for Utah the wording was changed to “residence in the neighborContinued on Page 13.
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Love, and Serve Daily Local business and charity join forces to help the community they serve
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hroughout 2020, neighbors. Last year a rough many companies, one year for them as their people and comrequests for help rose and munities felt the impact of a their donations went down shifting society and econom- from previous years. ics. As we continue to look They have still been able for ways to Serve Daily, we to help many, but their goal found another company that of helping those who need has continued to see where help is limited to what rethey can impact their comsources they have available. munity by helping people Wendy Osbourne, who runs feel great Tabitha’s and at the Way, Donation Locations wants to same time give back continue to Tabitha’s Way to people impact the 45 East 100 North in the communiSpanish Fork community ty as much that they as possible. Axcess Accident Center do business She cares Spanish Fork, 752 East 800 in. For about her Noth, Spanish Fork. February community Axcess Accident Center we would and about Provo, 2255 North University even go as her staff as Pkwy #20 far as to well. The say it’s the heart and Axcess Accident Center Love and love for her American Fork, 95 East 200 Serve Daily neighbors North. attitude. and friends Many is limitless. people in Another the combusiness munity know Tabitha’s Way in the community that has and what they provide for been dedicated to helping the community. If you don’t others since they opened know, it’s a local food pantry their doors in 2015 is Axthat helps families and cess Accident Center, or individuals through tough previously known as Spantimes. They provide food ish Fork Chiropractic and assistance, recommend reAccident Rehabilitation. sources for self-reliance, and This clinic was founded focus on neighbors helping with the intention of help-
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Axcess Accident Center has joined forces with Tabitha’s Way to focus on helping the community in February.
ing those injured in a car accident have an integrative health care approach while renewing a patient’s vitality. With this vision they have become a name known in the community. They even offer additional
discounts to first responders and students. Dr. Steve Baker, owner, and Dr. Andy White, lead doctor, are dedicated to this vision and have many services to deliver on this. Baker met Wendy in 2020 and has heard about
some of the needs in the community and when he heard about this he continued to wonder where he could contribute. As time went on, he talked with the other Axcess Accident Center clinics in Provo and
SERVE DAILY American Fork and came up with a solution that could make anyone happy, healthy and allow them to contribute to their health while contributing to the community. When talking with Baker about what he was planning to do to impact the community he stated “Both Axcess and Tabitha’s Way have seen a slowdown in their business activities, but that does not mean that we still cannot impact our communities that we reside in. Our life blood is the community and people we serve. We love giving back and love those who we serve daily.” Throughout the month of February all of the Utah County Axcess Accident Center Locations will be
accepting food donations and giving 50 percent of each paid adjustment when a patient requests that it be donated to Tabitha’s Way. This means that when a person pays at the time of service, $40 for their treatment, that $20 of the payment will be donated back to Tabitha’s Way. The other way is to bring in 10 canned goods to receive $20 off the adjustment or acupuncture service. Each week both Axcess and Tabitha’s Way will put out a request for food items that are needed on their Facebook pages. To get an idea of how many people this could impact we talked with Wendy. She stated “With $20 being donated we could serve up to 90 meals. This would definitely help with our abil-
ity to serve the community” Axcess’ goal is to provide 10,000 meals through their efforts in February. Besides Chiropractic Adjustments, this will also include Acupuncture and Ozone Injections. You must let them know you want your visit to be donated to Tabitha’s Way and 50 percent of your payment will go to the Food Pantry. Another simple way to help is to donate items such as clothing or fabrics of any kind, bedding, blankets, pillows, shoes, belts, bags, backpacks, purses, or books. If the items you want to donate aren’t on this list, please do not drop them off at one of the bins. Visit donations2feed.com/bin-locations/ to find a local bin near you. This month is one where
we all want to show our love for each other and strive to be healthy. Take this month to serve others by giving to your own health and wellbeing. Axcess will let you buy up to four gift certificates to give to others during this campaign. You can also
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Easy ways to support local businesses during a difficult time By Shellie Peterson
This year, many of us are trying to think of ways we can support local businesses without spending a lot of money. It’s always nice to help businesses financially if you’re able, but if you’re working with a tight budget, you may think there’s not much you can do. Fortunately, that’s not the case at all. Thanks to an ingenious Facebook post by the Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce, I have been made aware of six great ways to support local businesses
without spending a dime. First, write a positive review for a local business online. Of course, you should only do this if you’ve actually purchased goods or services from the business you’re going to write the review about. The purchase doesn’t have to be recent, though. Even if you bought something months or years ago, you can write about it now and help the business improve its online ratings. Second, tell your friends and family about your positive experience with a local business. Did you love
the massage you received last week, or were you really happy about a flower arrangement you purchased from a local flower shop? Let the people you care about know how your experience went so they can have a similar experience of their own! Third, follow local businesses you like on social media. It can be a lonely world when no one likes your page or engages with your posts. It will only take a few seconds of your time to like a local business page, and your efforts will help the impacted business gain more exposure
online. Fourth, engage with social media posts from local businesses whenever you can. When you get on social media, look for posts from local businesses you love and take a minute to engage with them. Your little efforts will be noticed and appreciated. Fifth, give local businesses a shoutout online when appropriate. If a local party supply company saved your bacon when you needed a helium machine, or if a medical professional went above and beyond to diagnose a health problem, give them a
shoutout on social media! Finally, sign up for the newsletters of local businesses you like. Newsletters help companies get the word out about new products, services, events, and other important announcements. Signing up for their newsletters will not only benefit them, but you as well. So, there you have it, six easy ways to support local businesses this year for free. These are small things that make a big difference, and anyone can do them regardless of budget size. (Peterson is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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Chamber director leaves a legacy and passes on the torch By Melanie Bott
Twelve years ago, our family made the decision to move to Utah County after graduating from Washington State University. We had the great opportunity to join the Springville business community by purchasing Mountain West Animal Hospital from Harold Davis. It’s been an incredible journey to grow the clientele, get to know more people in our community, and serve in the area. As new business owners, it was
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made. It was comforting to have someone who truly cared about the businesses’ success welcome us with open arms. Wilford Clyde was the mayor at the time and approved the decision to hire Shirlene. He moved the chamber into the City Building to have more of a presence and partner with the city. Shirlene had a goal to revitalize the struggling chamber and help it grow to what it is today. Shirlene took on this great responsibility
and has done an excellent job. She has grown the organization from around 45 members to more than 173 today. She has served wholeheartedly for seven years to bring a greater focus on shopping local, supporting our small-town businesses, and growing networking within the business community. Shirlene is moving on to more extraordinary things, retirement, where she will be able to spend more time with her husband, Jim, and their seven
amazing children, 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. “Being the director of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber has been one of the highlights of my life. I’ve made so many friends that are like family to me,” she said. Our community and its businesses have not been immune to the economic challenges that exist. As we continue to persevere, it brings some comfort to see Springville and Mapleton continue to thrive
and reinforce community and business strength. It is my great pleasure to have served on the board of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce with Shirlene Jordan. It is an even greater pleasure to have the opportunity to serve as director. The chamber members, board, and city leadership are an integral part of the success of Springville, and I look forward to being a part of that continued success. (Serve Daily submission.)
approximately 45,000 acres of farmland in the Spanish Fork area. This project was one of the first Bureau of Reclamation projects to develop hydroelectric energy. The first use of the hydroelectric generator at the Spanish Fork power plant was to provide electricity to tunnel drilling equipment located up Spanish Fork Canyon.
This meant that heavy electric cables needed to be strung up the canyon to the tunnel site. The human effort to complete the Strawberry Valley Project is exhausting to think about. It was also noted that in the early days of the powerplant when population was smaller it met the electrici-
ty needs of the rural Spanish Fork area. Chad Knapp, Operations Manager for the Strawberry Water Users Association explained that their purpose is to provide irrigation water for agricultural purposes and electric power production is a byproduct. Right now they do not have a lot of water flowing and have one
generator working. When they have more water flowing, they will have all three generators working. With the growth in the demand for electricity this plant is part of the regional electrical grid system. In Utah there are six electricity-generating power plants. (Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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hood.” Another problem was the land for the proposed Strawberry Dam and Reservoir was on the Uintah Indian Reservation. Utah Senator Reed Smoot negotiated with his fellow Congressmen and the dam and reservoir site were withdrawn from the Reservation land and turned over to of Bureau of Reclamation. On Dec. 15, 1905,
the Strawberry Valley Project was approved. The Strawberry Valley Project consisted of constructing a dam and reservoir, Indian Creek Dike, Strawberry Tunnel, two diversion dams, three power plants and a canal system. This project was one of the first large scale diversion projects with a projection to provide water for
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Teacher Strives to Make a Difference By Angi Gibson
Andy Hunsaker is the Drama teacher at Spanish Fork High School. He has been teaching for 17 years and when asked why he chose teaching as a career he responded, “I wanted to make a difference, and being a teacher is where the rubber meets the road.” I first met Hunsaker several years ago at a Halloween dance in the school’s cafeteria. Our family business provided the sound and lights for the Drama dance.
Walking into that gym should not have surprised me that day. Drama departments are known for their over the top props and decorations, but Hunsaker and his crew of kids had gone over and beyond anything I had ever seen. That cafeteria was like a set right out of the Netflix show Stranger Things, right down to the alphabet wall and the old 80s couch. Watching him interact with the drama kids decorating and setting up for their annual Hallow-
Andy Hunsaker een dance gave me a little glimpse into the dedication Hunsaker puts into teaching and the respect and appreciation the kids showed toward their teacher let
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not doing the regular work.” But during this year of ever-changing guidelines and struggles with teaching during a pandemic Hunsaker said he learned you either adapt or die. Hunsaker said when asked about his favorite part of the school day, “Rehearsals…that is where we practice what we learn in the classroom.” And his advice to new teachers just starting out, “Don’t sweat the little stuff.” I have the special opportunity with our
family business to be in many schools throughout the state of Utah. I see the difference our teachers are trying to make in our children’s lives. It isn’t an easy job interacting with so many different personalities and needs and often our teachers’ hard work goes unnoticed. If you have a teacher in your community you would like me to highlight send your teacher spotlight requests to angiscreations1@gmail.com. (Gibson is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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February is the month of everything Valentines and for some reason Cherry Cheesecake and Valentine’s seems to go together almost like a box of heart shaped chocolates and Cupid’s arrow. I love cheesecake but I sure don’t like the mess or stress of making cheesecake. I’ve learned all the tricks and turned out a pretty mean cherry cheesecake in my day, but let’s be real, none of us have the time for all of that. So, when my daughter
brought me these rich treats over a year ago, I knew I needed the recipe. Easy and painless. I have never had a time they didn’t turn out and it only takes a matter of minutes to whip these bad boys together. They are cute and classy looking and they taste just as good as their original counterpart, but without all of the work. Mini Cherry Cheesecake Makes Twelve Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients Vanilla Wafers 1 package (8 ounces) cream
cheese softened 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 can cherry pie filling Line muffin tins for a dozen muffins with foil muffin liners. Place a vanilla wafer in the bottom of each muffin tin. In a bowl combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat well. Add egg and combine just until mixed in. Spoon over crust and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool and then top with cherry pie filling. Chill in refrigerator
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Feeding the Stomach and Soul through Community Gardening By Jennifer Durrant
They say sharing is caring, and for Keri Beirdneau, participating in a community garden might just be the epitome of sharing. Community Action Services and Food Bank operates four community gardens in Provo, and anyone is welcome to rent a plot. Beirdneau has done just that over the past several years, growing from a gardening novice to a gardening teacher as she’s shared produce, knowledge, and friendship. Five years ago, a member of Beirdneau’s church congregation announced that there was about to be a frost and asked if anyone would like leftover tomatoes from the community garden. Community garden? Beirdneau was taken aback. She had been growing a little garden in her neighbor’s yard and had no idea that there were larger-scale options available. So, she looked into it and became a gardener at one of CASFB’s community
gardens. That first year was an inspiring launchpad for Beirdneau’s newfound dedication to gardening. “At first, I didn’t know the difference between a weed and a crop!” she admited. But with experts and novices participating, they learned in the dirt together, elbow to elbow. “There were about 20 families participating, and we had a bumper crop,” Beirdneau said. “My family ended up with 50 pounds of tomatoes right before the frost! Community gardens have so much potential to provide a lot of food in a small space if there are hands to help.” Beirdneau continued gardening with the community garden, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the gardeners could no longer work elbow to elbow—they had to work on individual plots. “That forced me to go smaller and focus on aesthetic rather than widespread planting,” she said. “We took on two plots.”
Keri Beirdneau YouTube has proven a valuable learning resource. Beirdneau has eagerly searched for inspiration and tutorials, and the results have been beautiful. She has created spiraling configurations, trellises, and arch trellises among their sunflowers, corn, and other crops. Unfortunately, the number of gardeners had dwindled, and recent participants have only included Beirdneau, her three young sons, and a college student.
With that original feeling of community dwindling, she wanted to rekindle it through sharing what she was learning. “I was homeschooling due to COVID and was a member of a few Facebook homeschooling groups,” she said. “I wanted to put feelers out, so I created an event for a homeschooling gardening class.” All the spots were filled within the first day, and the class was a hit. “It was so nice,” she said. “I kept hearing from moms, ‘We needed to get out!’ They told me the garden was like a sanctuary: a secret garden.” Beirdneau has found that sharing knowledge is a crucial and enriching part of the gardening experience. “When people are new to gardening, I tell them to find a communal garden,” she said. Learning to garden can be like drinking from a firehose, so “if you can have people looking over your shoulder, telling you what to do, . . . you’ll build your passion without fizzling it
out.” When asked what she has learned from her community gardening experience, Beirdneau immediately answered, “The necessity of community.” When gardening alone this past season, she missed having people to share knowledge with and learn from. “Emotionally, it is so vital for all of us to feel like we have a place where we’re contributing and growing,” she said. “That’s the biggest thing that I’ve benefited from with the garden.” She encourages people to find an activity or group in their community and get involved. “The more people that pursue their passions and fill themselves up emotionally, the better off the world will be,” she concluded. “Find your thing, love it, and share it with others.” For more information on the community gardens at CASFB, visit communityactionprovo.org/food/#community-gardens
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Local author publishes new book based on true events The main character, Annie Gilbert, hears rumors that Hitler is preparing to invade several European countries, including Belgium. But Annie’s town of Namur carries on with its 1940 summer festival, where she meets
and falls in love with the handsome Henri Cailteur. Henri’s work takes him to the Maginot line, and when Hitler attacks, Henri joins the Belgian militia to fight the troops parachuting from the sky. By the time he returns
to Namur, thousands of citizens are fleeing on foot, taking whatever they can carry. Annie and Henri escape with his parents, but soon he is forced into hiding to avoid recruitment in the German army, or certain death.
His parents and Annie continue their desperate trek into France. She writes letters to Henri, not knowing if she will ever see him again. Facing hunger, fatigue and Nazi bombings, the refugees move forward with the hope of
returning home again one day. Based on a true story, Escape from Namur is a dramatic tale of endurance and love. “A wonderful book. I love the characters and how Brown helped us to see growth in their ability to handle faults
in others,” said Veda Hale, Biographer of Maurine Whipple. “Brown’s new novel, Escape from Namur, is a must-read for any fan of intimate wartime history,” said Lynne Larson, Novelist. (Serve Daily submission.)
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Spanish Fork Rotary focuses on helping the community in times of need By Lana Hiskey
Spanish Fork Rotary is continually focusing their efforts on how to help the community and Nebo students. For five years in a row, Rotary and several generous businesses
provided much needed items for students through the Nebo Dragon Pantry. The Nebo Dragon Pantry is based at Landmark High School in Spanish Fork. Its purpose is to collect food, clothes,
coats, and hygienic supplies to give to students and their families across the school district. The Dragon Pantry was started by Monica Hullinger in 2014. Hullinger works in student services as a social
worker and has been employed with Nebo for approximately 17 years. She is passionate about the pantry and students in need. “It’s a great opportunity for our students at Landmark to get involved. The students
organize and prepare the items that come to the pantry through generous donors,” Hullinger explained. “Instead of holding our annual Christmas party, our club members unanimously voted to use those funds
to provide over 300 meal kits for the pantry this year. It was wonderful working shoulder to shoulder with students to provide these meal kits,” said Luke Marvin, current President of the Spanish Fork Rotary.
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Labyrinth Reminds Watchers to be Strong and Careful of Your Wishes By Casey Wood
“Quite often… it seems like we’re not getting anywhere, when in fact, we are.” What a wonderful reminder. It is our lot in life to try to find the right ways to go, the right things to do, and the right answers. Despite that, it can seem that we spend a lot of our time on trivialities, sometimes repeating the same tasks or thinking the
same thoughts endlessly. It is easy to grow to feel that we are at a standstill. However, though not what one would expect, is it in the midst of these perceived standstills that we often think, grow, and progress the most. One of the most strange, memorable, and enchanting movies to come out of the 1980’s, and Jim Henson’s workshop, depicts this truth time and time again. Laby-
rinth is a reminder that things are not always as they seem, and that it is these seemingly meaningless or difficult experiences that prepare us for the things that really matter. It also teaches us to be careful what we wish for. Labyrinth follows young Sara, who, in frustration, wishes for her baby brother Toby, to be taken away by goblins, and has her wish granted. Sara encounters the goblin
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Sara is able to face the puzzles and trials that Jareth and the labyrinth place in her way, and to learn that she is stronger, smarter, and more capable than she ever realized. Jennifer Connelly and the legendary David Bowie lead the cast, augmented by the incredible puppetry work of Jim Henson and the Jim Henson Company. Together, they were able to create a fantastical and compelling world suitable to dazzle adults and children alike with an unforgettable soundtrack, most of which is performed by Bowie himself.
While 2020 was a year full of trials, hardships, frustrations, confusion and the aforementioned standstills, it was also a year full growing, and changing for me. With my invitation to unite our families in watching Sara find her way through the labyrinth and learn about what matters most in her life, I extend an invitation to each of us to begin this new year looking back at all we have been able to overcome, changing, and telling the past, as Sara tells King Jareth, “you have no power over me.” (Wood is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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Lance Group Real Estate opens new office in Santaquin By Kylie Lance
Modern full fervice real estate brokerage Lance Group Homes Real Estate recently hosted a grand opening celebration of its new office in Santaquin. Kylie Lance is moving her real estate brokerage to Santaquin on the corner of Center and Main Street; in the turn of the century home previously owned by Heber and Helen Butler. This boutique brokerage will house one of the most productive real estate teams along the Wasatch
Front. The company celebrated their Grand Opening on Dec. 19 with a ribbon cutting ceremony including hand sanitizer, masks, and elbow bumps. The Payson and Santaquin Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Hunsaker and Santa Clause were in attendance. The company has deep roots in Santaquin and is excited to showcase the historical property they have chosen to utilize as their office. After years of careful renovation, the real estate team is excited to be settled in Santaquin. Lance Group
Homes prides themselves in leading the Utah Real Estate Market in experience, knowledge, and technology. The company provides up to date information with personalized search capabilities. The company prides themselves with excellent customer service and a virtual experience in this new age of home sales. Santaquin has been one of the fastest growing cities in the state for many years. It is only natural to have a local company to direct traffic as our city experiences this level of growth
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Learning to Live with ADHD By Casey Wood
Imagine spending every second of every minute of every day surrounded by voices yelling at you, demanding your attention, and telling you different things to think, say, and do. Imagine that no matter how hard you tried to focus on one voice, or one task, the others yelled louder until you struggled to focus on anything. This is more or less the life of a person with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. The ‘voices’ are not audible nor tangible, nor are there any delusions or hallucinations associated with them, nevertheless, there is an endless barrage of thoughts and feelings which is essentially to the same effect. Having suffered from ADHD most of my life, and still struggling to learn to overcome it’s frustrating effects, this is a topic that is close to home for me. To many, ADHD is discounted as nothing more than normal childhood hyperactivity. It is seen as a condition of little consequence, and that has minimal effect on patients’ lives. It is also believed by many that children grow out of ADHD, and it does not affect most adults. In reality, roughly 11 percent of the population has ADHD, and almost never do adults ‘grow out of ’ ADHD, they simply learn to better cope with it, or fail to recognize the changes in symptoms and manifestations that come with age. It is estimated that roughly 15 percent of ADHD cases are severe, 45 pecent are moderate, and 40 percent are mild. Living with ADHD is difficult, no
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matter age or circumstance, however the symptoms and repercussions can vary greatly based on age and which type of ADHD the patient has. There are three classes of ADHD - predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Predominantly inattentive type is characterized by difficulty focusing, finishing tasks, and following instructions. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type is characterized by impatience, inability to wait one’s turn, and interrupting others. Combined type is most common, and as could be assumed, it is characterized by an assortment of the symptoms associated with the other two types. Common ADHD symptoms observed in children include squirming, fidgeting, difficulty staying seated in class or at meals, inability to wait one’s turn, answering questions before they have been completely asked or called on, excessive running and climbing, inability to work or play quietly, excessive talking, intruding personal space, and interrupting others. These issues can lead to difficulty learning and frustration from teachers and other adults. They can also lead to difficulty forming friendships. In adults, common symptoms of ADHD include feeling fidgety and restless inside, inability to sit through meetings, meals, and movies, extreme impatience, finishing others’ sentences, drawing rapid conclusions, fast or reckless driving, preference for an active job, low tolerance for frustration, excessive talking, inappropriate comments, interrupting others, monopolizing conversations, poor attention, excessive distractibility, spacing out, problems with memory and forgetfulness, frequently losing things, trouble organizing steps in a project, chronic lateness; procrastina-
tion, trouble starting and finishing tasks, poor time management, poor time estimation abilities, careless mistakes, and disorganization. In adults, the symptoms related to inattentiveness tend to become more prominent and the hyperactivity symptoms become more subdued and felt internally, rather than observed externally. ADHD in adults can cause difficulty in forming and maintaining relationships, money problems, difficulty at work and chronic unemployment, and many other related issues. As a lone benefit of ADHD, many who struggle with it find themselves capable of achieving what is known as ‘hyperfocus’ on occasion. Hyperfocus allows those with ADHD to be able to focus very intently on a specific task or idea - due to necessity or to strong interest in the subject - yielding very fast, effective, and sometimes unique results. Some with ADHD even refuse to seek treatment for fear that it would impair their ability to hyperfocus if they did. Treatment for ADHD should be determined with a doctor who spe-
cializes in behavioral health. Many Pediatricians and primary care physicians specialize in this area. Treatment may include medication, therapy, mental exercises, or special training. It is important to work with a healthcare professional to seek assistance in identifying ideal treatment for each patient. While society has grown to recognize, accept, and accomodate ADHD more than it did previously, especially in children, there are still many who struggle due to misconceptions or misunderstandings related to the disorder. These issues can often, lead to the development of anxiety and depression, which makes coping with ADHD even more difficult. While those who struggle with ADHD will likely never be free of its effects, at least in this generation, having the general population grow to better understand and accommodate it can lead to a significant improvement in quality of life for those of us who do struggle with it. After all, one of the best ways to become the clearest voice in a crowd is being the voice that is recognized and that cares.
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There are a Few Ways 2020 Rocked By Shellie Peterson
On New Year’s Day, I could almost hear a collective sigh of relief from my entire community. Could you hear it, too? The year 2020 felt a lot like running a marathon that never seemed to end. When it finally did, we all felt the brief reprieve. But even though it’s natural to be glad 2020 is over, 2021 is already presenting us with some of the same challenges. Instead of just “getting through it” and waiting for the next year to arrive, it’s important to focus on the good. I picked out some of the best social media stories from 2020 that happened in our little communities and decided to share them with you. Here are some of the ways 2020 actually rocked, even when we pre-
viously thought it was a “dumpster fire.” Several people hopped online to thank others for making sure misdelivered Christmas packages made it to their rightful owners. Kudos to those kind-hearted package sleuths for restoring our faith in humanity! Many people paid for others’ food in 2020, either in fast food drive-throughs or in grocery stores. In a year when many families were struggling financially, I am sure this help was received with grateful hearts. A police officer received much-deserved recognition online after he purchased Christmas presents for a
family he didn’t know in Wal-Mart. To make the story even sweeter, it turns out that the family the officer helped was in the act of buying Christmas presents for another family in need. Our communities rallied together to raise donations and create “The Best Christmas Ever” for a local family who lost their husband and father in a tragic construction accident. Food drives were put together by volunteers in our communities. As a result, an incredible amount of food was donated in a short time period to bring relief to the food-insecure. A “good Samaritan” at Costco loaded a woman’s groceries into her car and gave her $200 before he left as quietly as he arrived. A kind-hearted man stopped and presented hot chocolate to a cross-
ing guard at Larsen Elementary on a particularly cold day. I can’t possibly list all of the acts of kindness demonstrated by members of our communities during one of the most difficult years in recent memory. And these were just the stories posted online. I can’t imagine how many other stories went unpublished, but not uncelebrated in the lives of the givers and recipients. As I read story after story, I realized that what we look for is what we see. If we look for the good, we’ll find it, even during dark times. Even better, we can become the good that helps others hold on through those dark times. To borrow a thought from Charles Dickens, the year 2020 was a reminder to me that even in the worst of times, we can work together to make it the best of times as well.
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Living In the World of Television Cliches By Joe Capell
I was reading a book the other day. One of the characters walks into a bar. She’s a petite young woman. She immediately runs afoul of a gang of toughs--four or five guys who are much bigger than her. Words are exchanged. The large men arm themselves with beer bottles and pool cues, ready to attack. Can you guess what happens? Of course, you can. This tiny woman beats up the entire crew, leaving them heaped in a pile of broken bottles, broken pool cues, and broken bones. It’s one of the cliches
of modern storytelling. There are many of them. Recently, ESPN’s Mina Kimes wrote something on Twitter that made me laugh: “Just once, I’d like to see an advertisement for a new network drama about a cop/lawyer/ doctor who does play by the rules.” It’s true! But would anyone watch it? They say we want “realism” in our television shows, but no medical drama is going to show a patient sitting in the waiting room for 35 minutes, then in the examination room for another 25 minutes, only for the doctor to come in and talk to him for 45 seconds and leave. That’s realism. Television show cliches are so overused that if you see a certain thing, you can be sure of what is
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about to follow. Examples: If a car gets in any kind of accident, then it will explode, but not until the occupants have been dragged away to a safe distance. If two people are playing chess, then someone is less than two moves away from announcing “Checkmate.” If someone goes to Las Vegas and gets drunk, then they will get married and have absolutely no memory of it. If a dangerous criminal is being transported from prison, then an elaborate escape plan will be perfectly executed. If a night security guard or armored car driver is shown, then they will most likely die in a breakin. If two characters are in the same
room angrily yelling at each other, then there is a very good chance they will end up passionately kissing. If a main character is shot, stabbed, or seriously wounded in an explosion, then within two episodes there will be absolutely no lingering effects of said near-death experience. (Heck, if I twist my ankle playing basketball, I’m limping for two months--these guys get shot in the face and they’re back making jokes by the water cooler in a day and a half!) Luckily, we live in the real world, not the world of television cliches. Unfortunately, that means I’ve got another 27 minutes before they move me from the waiting room to the examination room. (Capell is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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SERVE DAILY TRIBUTES Linda Gail Rogers Glaze Linda Gail Rogers Glaze went home to Jesus on Dec. 2 3 , 2020 at age 73. L i n da was born to Dewey and Lucille Rogers on June 28, 1947 in Pike County Kentucky. As a child, Linda had a thirst for knowledge and was a straight A student. She was an active member of the 4H Club in junior high and a member of the Honor Society in High School. She graduated Belfry High School in 1965 and earned a gold seal diploma. Linda met her husband, Huie Glaze, Jr. in 1972 on a blind date at a VFW Dance. They married in 1973 and raised Ursula Jane together. They went on to have two additional children, Huie Dorsey III and Michael Hansford. They raised their family in Georgia and South Carolina and spent there lasts days close to family in Utah. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Linda also loved serving her church, listening to music, and singing in the choir. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. Linda was preceded in
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death by her parents Dewey and Lucille Rodgers, Brother Sony, Sister Sandy, husbands David and Huie and Son Dorsey. She is survived by Siblings Bae, Larry, Bill, Craig and Betty. Children Ursula Jane (Randy Sorenson) and Michael Hansford (Michael Wayne). Along with 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Hebrews 13:16 To send condolences and share memories of Linda, go to www.legacyfunerals. Russell Alan Elder Russell Alan Elder, age 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. A resident of Provo, he was b o r n in Macomb, Il. on October 11, 1935. After high school, Rus served in the United States Navy for 24 years. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a combat photographer and photojournalist, was awarded two Purple Hearts, and retired as a Senior Chief. After his time in the Navy, Rus received a Master of Arts degree from Ball State University before starting a long career as a professor of photojournalism at North-
ern Illinois University. Rus was a vibrant person--an accomplished photographer, educator, author, and performer. The many years he spent contributing his talents to community theater with the Stage Coach Players in DeKalb, Illinois— both on stage and behind the scenes—was a tremendous source of pride for Rus. Throughout his life, Rus was well loved for his sense of humor and charm. A lover of science fiction and fantasy, Rus had a special affinity for Star Wars and anything about dragons. A devoted husband and loving father, Rus was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Edith (Wood), daughter Marjorie (Michael), daughter Linda (Ron), and son Ray. He is survived by his wife of 11 years Maryina (Herde) and son Jeff (David); stepchildren Sean (Jennifer), Jennessa (Ronald), and Corey; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; and siblings Karen (Bill), Beth (Bob), and Dale (Kathleen). Rus will be interred at Lindquist Mortuary in Ogden. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to may make a donation to Rescue Mission of Salt Lake or American Cancer Society. Condolences can be offered at legacyfunerals. com.
Victor M Davila Ramirez Victor was born June 06 ,1953 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, to Manuela Ramirez Tolano and Jesus Davila Verdugo. Making Victor the youngest of three children, Maria Jesus being the eldest, Maria Amparo being the middle and Victor the youngest. Growing up in Cananea, he enjoyed playing in the with his sisters and friends. Every time you saw Victor, he always had a new cut to show off. When Victor was 7 years old sadly his father passed away. A few years passed and his mother decided to move to Mexicali Baja California, Mexico with his two sisters and him, he was 16 years old. But soon after his mother became ill and passed away in 1974. That year Victor prepared himself to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1975 Victor was called to the Mexico Torreon mission, where he served with all his heart might, and strength along side the Lord. While on his mission he got the sad news that his grandmother had passed away. 1977 Victor returned home Mexi-
cali, where he later met Martha. In 1986 Victor and Martha were married. The family of 4 which included Martha, Victor and their two daughters Rosa and Ana, quickly grew when the family welcomed a baby girl in 1987 by the name of Brenda. In 1989 the family quickly turned from a family of 5 to a family of 6 when they welcomed a baby boy by the name of Victor Alonso. To everyone’s surprise in 1996 the family welcomed the youngest of the family a beautiful baby girl by the name of Briana. In 2002 Victor and his wife decided to move to Las Vegas with their two youngest kids, his two eldest daughters had been married and lived in Mexico and his middle child at the time was attending High school in Mexico City. In 2003 Victor and Martha decided to part ways. In 2008 Victor moved to Utah following his kids. One of the older Daughters lived in Midvale Ut with her husband and Daughter, the middle daughter with her husband and son in Provo Ut and the youngest two with their mom in Provo as well. Victor lived in many places here in Utah but the one he called home was Price UT. Where he met many friends who he called family. He served in many callings in Rama Carbon but overall, his most loved calling was working with the mis-
sionaries. On December 29,2020 Heavenly Father called Victor to his Heavenly home. For all those who had the honor of knowing Victor, they knew he was a loving, kind, patient and always willing to serve those around him. Victor is survived by his Sisters, Daughters and Son as well as his 8 Grandchildren. Maria Amparo(Francisco) Marian Jesus, Rosa (Salvador), Ana(J. Carlos), Brenda(Ivan), Victor, and Briana. Carlos, Ali, Esteban, Yalzi, Hyrum, Gianelly, Ximena, Ivan. A Funeral Service was held Jan. 2, 2021. Brian Horvath Brian Horvath, a beloved son, husband, dad, and papa passed away Dec. 29th 2020 unexpectedly at home in Orem at the age of 45. Brian is survived by his m o m Donna H o r vath, dad Jos e p h Horvath, wife Deanna Horvath, his 7 children Trinidy, Corby, Natasha, Brackston, Desirea, Orion, Zarrick Horvath, two step sons Bradon and Kaylan Shepherd, step daughter Joslin Webber, and 3 grandchildren Charleigh, Lumin, & Little D. Brothers Scott and Chad Horvath and their families. Also
SERVE DAILY many aunts, uncles, Grandmother Monica, and Many close friends he considered family. Brian is predeceased by his brother Eric, one grandmother Nora, 2 grandfathers Sandy and Charles. Brian was born in Long Beach Calif. He grew up and lived most of his life in Pleasant Grove. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. He received a degree from UVU in machinery. Brian has worked for Larry H Miller auto group as an avid painter which he loved.Thank you to his Manager and Friend Tiffany Kuntz. He married his beloved
wife Deanna, whom he adored, on Sept. 5. 2020 in Las Vegas. Brian was a devoted dad and papa. His hobbies included camping, custom painting, wood working, walks, canyon drives with goofy games he made up, and fishing would always say “tell Grandpa Chuck to give us lots of luck and fish.” Brian loved being with his family; it was his favorite activity. Brian is loved by many, he always had a way of making everyone smile, he was a devoted friend and teacher. Brian’s favorite pastime was taking his custom painted, built cars and showing them
off at car shows. Brian will be missed by all. A viewing was held Jan. 4, 2021 at Legacy Funeral & Cremations in Spanish Fork. The Horvath family would like to thank first responders for their life saving efforts. Neal Delano Peterson Neal Delano Peterson 83, from Littlefield Ariz, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8. He was born in Zurich, Mont. to John Frederick Peterson and Alta Genell Russell. He lived a full and meaningful life consisting of a love of music and family. In
his early life he enjoyed playing bass, guitar and singing as part of the Peterson Brothe r s Band; h e would later go on to form Country Addition and would continue to share his talents with friends and family. Neal was a hardworking and successful contractor. As owner of Lanwood Construction with his sons he would build several projects around Utah that will stand the
test of time, including much of the Sundance ski resort in Provo Canyon. Everyone who knew Neal would speak fondly of his sense of humor, his contagious smile and the ease that he was able to love. He was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. As the life of the party, Neal was always eager for a camping trip, a boat ride and a song around the campfire. He believed in living life to the fullest and he influenced everyone around him to be the best version of themselves; the version that he knew they could be.
Neal is survived by his wife Claudia, his brother Lyle, his sister Genell and daughter-inlaw Jackie Peterson Olsen. He is also survived by his sons John (Melanie) from Salem, Rick (Annette) from Spanish Fork, and his daughters Nealetta of Grantsville, Cindy (Clavell) of Salem, Robyn (Craig) of St. George, Rachelle (David), of Washington, as well as 33 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his first wife Peggy, his sister Evelyn, his brothers Jay, Ross, Ralph and Keith; and his sons Rob and Wayne.
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