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Springville • Mapleton • Spanish Fork • Salem • Payson • Santaquin

Road work ALA choir wins the Grand planned this Champion Award in Nashville American Leadership Academy’s show choir “Evolution” competed in the Heart of America Competition in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 19. They competed in both Concert Choir and Show Choir categories.

The event featured some of the best high school choirs in the nation.

In the Concert Choir portion, they received the Grand Champion Award and were recognized for Best Choral Tone and Best Repertoire.

In the Show Choir portion, they took fourth place and won Best Costumes.

ALA is a charter school located in Spanish Fork.

The impressive show is based on the theme of Disney’s “Hercules.” It included a large portable set that looked like ancient Greek architecture. The choreography never stops for a full 25 minutes. A favorite highlight of their tour was their pre-contest meeting or “circle activity.”

Director Rick Lunt said, “It sure was fun to hear the kids answer the question, ‘Who in this group is your HERO and why?’ They talked so kindly about each other and the lessons that they learn from each other. There were lots of tears.”

More than 80 students and band mem-

summer in two cities

By Christi C. Babbitt

American Leadership Academy’s show choir “Evolution” competed in the Heart of America Competition in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 19, winning the Grand Champion Award in the Concert Choir portion of the competition.

bers from all over south Utah County participated in the trip to Nashville Lunt said he thought some of the lessons the students learned included finding their strength within, enduring to the end, not giving up on themselves, avoiding

negative feelings and the fact that even if one wins, there is still room to grow.

The public can catch a shortened version of the choir’s performance when they perform in ALA’s annual “Spring Blast” this April.

Traffic through Spanish Fork and Mapleton will be disrupted this summer, but the reward will be new, smoothly paved roads for drivers to enjoy.

UDOT is currently hiring contractors and putting together the schedule for major roadwork in both cities. Spanish Fork’s Main Street between 300 South and the I-15 interchanged is scheduled to be completely redone, with the old asphalt removed and new asphalt laid.

Spanish Fork’s 400 North is also scheduled to be torn up and repaved. This project will include all of 400 North in Spanish Fork and continue up the road east into Mapleton where it becomes 1600 South. In Mapleton, the resurfacing work will continue east on 1600 South to Main Street, where the work will turn north and Main Street from 1600 South to Maple See ROADS on page A3

Teacher Richard Drollinger named Program to locate in Springville’s Citizen of the Year Salem City

By Josh Bird Community Action Services and Food Bank is proud to be opening a new Circles site in Salem.

Circles Utah Valley is a community initiative that creates a network of support and resources for individuals and families who desire to overcome poverty. Experienced individuals from the community volunteer to meet weekly and provide a “circle” of friendship for those who are seeking to become self-reliant.

The program is already a great success in Provo and Orem.

Salem Circles Coach Jessica Awbrey said she is eager to make this opportunity more accessible to those in south Utah County. “This is such a great program and I’m excited to work with families who are trying move towards financial stability,” she said.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 14 percent of families in Utah County are living in poverty. Many of these families include those who are actively seeking employment or See PROGRAM on page A3

By Shirlene Jordan

Former Springville High School biology teacher Richard Drollinger has been named Springville’s Citizen of the Year for 2016 by the Springville Chamber of Commerce.

Drollinger was born on a farm in Payson on Jan. 22, 1935. His life centered on the farm and all the hard work that was necessary to keep the farm working.

He graduated from Payson High School in 1953. Shortly afterwards, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Iowa and Nebraska areas for two years.

Richard attended Brigham Young University in fall of 1957 and graduated in 1962 with major in botany and a minor in zoology. He was hired at Springville High School in the fall of 1962 and taught there until he retired in 1996. Springville was certainly lucky to have him as an educator. Known as “Mr. D,” he will always be known for showing kindness to all but especially to those who struggled.

He always reached out to the ones that needed help. During his teaching years at SHS, Drollinger furthered his education by attending Utah State University in Logan and Greeley College in Greeley, Colo.

Drollinger’s wife, Colleen, had a stroke in 1996, leading to his choice to retire that year. He cared for her for 13 years until her passing.

Richard Drollinger, second from left, was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Springville Chamber of Commerce. Drollinger spent many years teaching at Springville High School and still serves as a regular substitute teacher there.

Richard and Colleen raised their family of four children in Springville. Richard Drollinger is dearly loved by many friends, neighbors, students and educators spanning over several generations.

You can still see Drollinger on a regu-

lar basis at Springville High School as he substitute teaches there three to four days a week. He will tell you that he has the best job out there and says that the students at SHS are “Super!” He loves teaching the kids and the kids love Mr. D.

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Project Read Executive Director Shauna Brown celebrates 15 years of changing lives through literacy

By Megan Speer On March 1, Utah County’s adult literacy program Project Read celebrated Shauna Brown’s 15th anniversary as executive director. Project Read offers one-on-one tutoring and changes lives through literacy by empowering individuals, strengthening families and building community. Through Brown’s leadership during the past 15 years, Project Read has experienced much growth and success in its efforts to eradicate adult illiteracy in Utah County.

Brown’s career at Project Read began

in 2001 shortly after she graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. Though she started out as a volunteer tutor, within one year she was invited to apply for the executive director position. As she and her husband already had plans to move to Taiwan, Brown declined. But when their plans changed, she knew Project Read was where she needed to be, and so she applied.

“That job interview was the most intimidating job interview I’ve ever had,” Brown said of facing the Provo Library

Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary plans fundraiser

By Helen Kester Mark your calendars now on Friday, April 1. The Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary Post #84 is having an “April Fool” Spring Fling dinner and bingo fundraiser that evening. Cost is $7.50 per person. The buffet menu will include BBQ pulled pork, cole slaw, rolls, baked beans, chips and a variety of salads and dessert.

The bingo games will be free with the dinner.

There will also be a special prize for our “April Fool” crazy hat contest. Door prize tickets will also be for sale. The dinner will be held in the Santaquin Senior

Citizen/Veterans Center located at 45 W. 100 South in Santaquin at 6 p.m. Please RSVP to Chris Richins by calling 801754-l131 by March 25.

The fundraiser this year is for IndependenceFund.org. The fund provides tools, therapies and resources to America’s combat wounded veterans. You can check out their 2015 annual report on line. The fund is best known for its “Track Chairs,” which are all-terrain wheelchairs that allow the veterans to go almost anywhere, including hunting and stream fishing, so they can have a more normal life.

Join us for an evening of food, and fun, and don’t forget your hat!

Board of Directors. It had been months since the initial invitation to apply, but the board kept the application open hoping to find just the right candidate. Shauna Brown was their woman.

Many warned Brown that the first year of nonprofit work would be the most difficult, and this proved to be true. In her first month alone, Project Read moved to a new location, Brown and her husband moved to a new home, and Project Read was sued by a student who claimed a volunteer tutor had stolen from her. The item was found and the charges dropped, but Brown claims it was one of the most important leadership lessons she ever learned. “The culture of Project Read reflects my own character, so being open and transparent is crucial,” she said. “You have to have good policies and account for the unexpected.”

Undaunted by her first year, Brown has

continued working tirelessly to end adult illiteracy in Utah County. Through her efforts, Project Read has grown in size and impact. In the past five years alone, Project Read has served 498 students and affected more than 1,000 family members with 288 students having entered, improved or retained employment.

For the next 15 years, Brown hopes to expand the capacity of Project Read to support more adult learners. Brown wants to become even more proactive and involved in the community, reaching more of the local businesses, as well as participating in national conferences and helping to spread the word about Project Read. “We live in an educated community and people don’t realize that adult illiteracy is a problem. I want Project Read to become a household name where everyone knows to go for literacy help,” she said.

The Boy Scouts of Independent Scout Troop 51 will conduct their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, March 5, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m at the Provo Elks Lodge, 1000 S. University Ave., Provo.

Those attending will enjoy a scrumptious four-course meal starting off with a gourmet salad with ranch dressing and then a bread course. After that, the meal

will progress to a delicious homemade pasta sauce over soft spaghetti. A dessert course will be brought out to finish this lovely meal. During the entire extravaganza, drinks of participants’ choice will be served. The entire affair is all you can eat.

Tickets at the door are $7 for children ages 4-12, $12 for adults and $40 for a group ticket (admits four). Visit www.mytroop51.com for more details.

Scout troop hosts fundraiser

Letters to the Editor End fear and anger Fear sells and anger drives. Climate change. Gun control. Immigration. Health care reform. Refugees. Social equality. We are accosted by these topics on a daily basis and the way they are presented is often meant to induce fear or anger. I realize this is an effective means of persuasion, but aren’t we better than this? Isn’t positive persuasion and kindness a better way?

I see a much brighter America than what is often shown to us. Positivity and compromise are much better tools for persuasion. There is no need for the scary Internet clickbait about the government stealing our rights or terrorists hiding amid refugees. State the facts and realize people will read and make informed decisions. Sometimes I try convincing my children to behave better by threatening an early bed time or speaking in raised, angry tones, but most of the time it just causes them to act out with increased negative behavior. Don’t we usually lock up and push back when someone tries to scare us into agreement?

America is great and we can make it greater by not stooping to fear-mongering and driving anger. So, no more petty name-calling and heated, angry ALL CAPS Internet forum debates. There are solutions to current issues, but they do not need to be sold with fear or have people angry to make the change. We will have more agreements and find more solutions

to problems we face in our country by persuading through positivity, kindness and compromise.

Cameron Schmidt Provo

Sowing doubt prevents logic Let’s get beyond this “heroic patriot vs. the socialist Luddite” narrative. The most powerful tool in the dissenter’s repertoire is doubt. Once sown, it can be difficult to dismiss. But, as powerful as it may be, it is as equally inauthentic, and it highlights either a lack of imagination or an inability (or at least an unwillingness) to go toe-totoe in the arena of logical reasoning.

I think it’s safe to say that a legitimate fear of an American communist state is behind us. The ideology of centralized socialism has been weighed, measured and found wanting. So, instead of predicating a stance on a worn-out argument, come to the table with something defensible, or stay home.

What’s even more dangerous than the deliberate misrepresentation of facts is a skewed perspective of reality. Mr. Lyman may not have driven all the way down Recapture Canyon, and Mr. Ivory may not have borne arms inside that Oregon wildlife refuge, but their spirits were alive and well in the hearts and minds of their ideological constituents.

Josh Boling Logan

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Utah’s national parks are still beautiful in winter

By Ed Helmick Every time I look at the mountains towering above our community, I am awed at the winter beauty. However, if you have time to get out of town, we are blessed with five national parks in Utah that have their own unique beauty in the wintertime.

For those of us living in the southern part of Utah County, we are closer to these national park winter landscapes than most of the population of Utah. From Spanish Fork, the driving distance to Capital Reef National Park is 167 miles, Moab’s Arches National Park and Canyonlands

National Park are 183 miles, Bryce Canyon National Park is 218 miles, and Zion National Park is 257 miles.

During the winter months, the national parks are not crowded and congested like they are in the summer season. Winter lodging rates are more attractive than summer rates. But what is really important to our winter enjoyment is the spectacular contrast the white snow adds to red rock canyons and ledges and juniper trees. Add to that the clear blue sky of a winter day, and we have a sight that is eye candy to be remembered. That only happens if we get out and enjoy the winter scenery.

Interstate highway plan could have changed Spanish Fork’s history

By Ed Helmick

In the last few years, the business growth near the intersection of US Highway 6 and Interstate 15 has been impressive, or one could even say explosive.

However an interesting piece of history is that more than 60 years ago, the original planning for the Interstate Highway System proposed that I-70 connect with I-15 at Spanish Fork. If that had occurred, it would have drastically changed the business landscape of Utah County.

The initial design for the National System of Interstate Highways completed on Aug. 2, 1947, listed Interstate 70 as a transcontinental superhighway from Baltimore, Md, to Denver, Colo. Political interest in Colorado wanted I-70 to continue to Salt Lake City because they thought it would help the Colorado economy. The proposed route basically followed US Highway 6 from Denver to Salt Lake City, which would have brought the junction with I-15 to Spanish Fork. There was a lot of campaigning for this route and officials in both Colorado and Utah agreed the terminus should be Spanish Fork. The military, however, wanted a more southerly

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In addition to these major projects, some roads in the Spanish Fork area will receive a new road surface over the top of the existing road. This will happen on US 6 between the I-15 interchange and the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon as well as on Spanish Fork’s Main Street south of 300 South to Arrowhead Trail Road. Also, Highway 77 through Lake Shore will be resurfaced.

“This is part of our regular maintenance program to really extend the life of our roadways,” said Eileen Barron, UDOT communications manager for Region 3.

Barron’s region covers a six-county area, including Utah County. “It just so happened that all these routes kind of came together on the same year,” she said.

A firm schedule for the work has not yet been determined, but it will all take place during the 2016 construction season which, depending on the weather, can extend from early spring to late fall.

“The Spanish Fork Main Street work will probably continue through most of the summer, but we’ll know more details as the work actually approaches,” Barron said. To help the public stay informed about the work as the summer progress-

Photo by Ed Helmick

The beauty of a natural bridge in Bryce Canyon is accentuated by a layer of bright white snow in the wintertime.

Santaquin Family Discovery Day planned on March 12

By Ginny Ackerson

Originally, the Interstate Highway System proposed that I-70 connect with I-15 at Spanish Fork. If that had occurred, it would have drastically changed the business landscape of Utah County.

route that would improve access between Denver and Los Angeles, Calif. It came to the point where the military was very adamant that they would not support the project unless it terminated at I-15 further south and approximately 200 miles closer to Los Angeles. On October 18, 1957 the decision to take I-70 to Cove Fort was announced without prior notice to Utah officials. es, a public information team has been put together by UDOT to act as a consistent source of information for residents and businesses. This team will be sending out weekly emails to the public providing updates about construction and potential traffic delays. To sign up to receive the email, send a message to sfmainstreet@ utah.gov or call 1-855-307-9363.

“I think that will be a great source of information to keep people up to date as to where work is being performed so they can plan ahead for their travel,” Barron said.

UDOT is working with local merchants to make sure access to their businesses is maintained. If residents or businesses have concerns, they can contact UDOT at the email and phone number listed above.

As part of the Spanish Fork Main Street construction project, UDOT will be reconstructing access to the public sidewalks, creating areas that slope from the sidewalk to the street to make them more accessible for those with disabilities.

Barron encouraged the public to utilize the email updates and plan on some minor delays and inconveniences. “We would appreciate the residents’ patience during our construction season,” she said. “We really try to get in, do our work and then get out of there as soon as possible. We want to minimize impacts to the driving public as well as the adjacent property owners.”

The Santaquin Family History Center is sponsoring a free Family Discovery Day on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 45 S. 500 West in Santaquin. The center will be offering free classes to help residents with their family history research. Presenters this year will include instructors from the Utah Genealogical Association and RootsTech.

Class titles will include “Family History for Youth – By Youth,” “A Survey of Midwest States Records,”

PROGRAM Continued from page A1 who are working full-time but are not able to make ends meet. As individuals strive to overcome these challenges, research shows that it takes more than an increase in finances to become self-reliant.

Circles is seeking volunteers with seasoned family or professional experience to befriend individuals who are working to overcome poverty. These volunteers, called Allies, will join with local families weekly as part of the Circles Initiative for 12 to 18 months as they work to become self-reliant. Dinner and child care will be provided at each meeting.

Janet Christianson, a Provo Circles volunteer, said she enjoys helping and encouraging the participants and celebrating their success. “There is great satisfaction working with

“Harvesting the Nuts, Lemons and Bad Apples That Have Fallen From Your Family Tree,” “Kids and the Ties That Bind,” “Fast Accurate Research Using: FamilySearch, Google, Affiliate and Other Genealogy Websites,” “Cleaning up FamilyTree: Creating a Complete Record,” “Using Newspapers in Research: You sNEWS you Lose,” “Endoline Brickwall Presents: Find Your Cousins,” and “Tips to Avoid Barking Up the Wrong Family Tree.”

To find out more and to register, go to www.lds.org/familyhistoryday and search for Santaquin.

someone, seeing them make progress toward their goals,” Christianson said.

In addition, the organization is in need of child care volunteers and meal donations. All volunteers are required to undergo training and pass a background check.

To volunteer with Circle Utah Valley, contact Kanai at kcarmack@communityactionuc.org or 801-691-5215. For more information, visit communityactioncircles. blogspot.com. *** I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free. - Rosa Parks

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Utah County economy good for businesses

By Mike Stansfield Despite some disagreements over the past year on several issues, one thing that Utah County commissioners could agree on in a recent meeting was that the state of Utah County is excellent and it is one of the best places in the country to establish a business, live, work and raise a family.

Commission Board Chairman Larry Ellertson pointed out that Utah County’s economy has been number one in the state for the past three years and he promised to continue that trend. He pointed out that the county has an active economic development effort going on in the county with “22 entities looking at Utah County with the possibility of locating their business here.”

All aspects of the county experienced growth this past year including business, housing and employment, with major indicators showing that pattern of growth is expected to continue in 2016.

Transportation will continue to be a top priority, according to both Commissioner Bill Lee and Ellertson. “If people can’t get around, they won’t locate here,” Ellertson said. In addition, the commissioners will work on such diverse issues as improving Utah Lake, Bridal Veil Falls and area hiking trails as well as the development of an agricultural sustainability plan.

Commissioner Greg Graves thanked those in the departments he oversees for all the work they do. “It’s been an extreme honor to serve with these people and serve this county,” Graves said.

In addition to their reports on the state

Doug and Carol Ford, owners of Mountain Country Food, receive the Business of the Year Award from the Utah County Commission. The business is located in Spanish Fork.

of the county, commissioners honored Dr. Joseph Miner with the Commissioners Medal of Honor and Mountain Country Foods as Utah County Business of the Year.

Dr. Joseph Miner who received the Commissioners Medal of Honor served as director of the Utah County Health Department for 32 years. Earlier this summer Governor Gary Herbert named him executive director of the Utah State Health Department. Dr. Miner earned a bachelor’s degree from BYU in 1971, a medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1974, and a master’s in

public health from the University of Utah in 1983.

The Business of the Year Award was presented to Mountain Country Food owners Doug and Carol Ford. The business, located in Spanish Fork, was founded in 1974 by Doug Ford. It has been a family-owned and operated company for more than 39 years. Starting out as a very small jerky (for human consumption) manufacturer, it is now one of the largest pet treat manufacturers in the United States A list of the Board of Commissioners’ 2016 goals and 2015 county department reports can be found at utahcounty.gov.

The Five Strings to perform on March 20

By Ginny Ackerson The Springville Arts Commission will sponsor a concert Sunday, March 20, at the Springville Museum of Art featuring one of the most talented young family groups in America: The Five Strings. The concert is free to the public and starts at 4:30 p.m. The museum is located at 126 E. 400 South, Springville.

The Five Strings are a performing violin group made up of five siblings from St. George: Talisa, Tavia, Tiana, Trevin and Tiarra. Their audiences are amazed at the variety of music they play at such a young age, with the siblings ranging from 6 to 16 years old. In addition to violin, the group features mandolin, guitar, piano and ukulele as well as singing and dancing.

The Five Strings have performed for a variety of audiences from all over the world. A few of their favorite venues they have made appearances at include Branson, Mo., the Tuacahn Amphitheater in St. George, Nashville, Tenn., and performing for the top resorts throughout the islands of Hawaii. In 2013, they released their first album, and they just released their second. The Five Strings’ love and dedication of music shows from the second they raise their bows.

At 16, Talisa is the oldest. She started playing violin at the age of 7 and in addition to violin, she performs with a clogging team and enjoys singing and playing the piano, mandolin, guitar and ukulele.

Tavia is 15 and has been playing violin since she was 5. Like Talisa, she competes in clogging and plays piano, mandolin, guitar and ukulele. Tiana is 11 years old and loves to sing. She started playing her violin at 4 and like her big sisters, she

The Five Strings, a band made up of five siblings, will perform in a free concert on March 20 at the Springville Museum of Art.

clogs, sings and plays piano. Trevin is also 11 years old, but as Tiana will point out, he is seven minutes younger than her.

He has also been playing since he was 4 years old and loves to sing and play piano.

Tiarra is 6 and often steals the show. Tiarra has been performing since she was 2, playing on her tiny violin.

On April 17, Kelli Brown, a soprano, will perform at the museum. Kelli Brown is from Delaware, Ohio, and is a lifelong lover of singing who has been trained primarily in classical music. While still in Ohio, she sang with the Delaware Women’s Community Choir, performed with the Dublin Community Theater and sang with the Cloak and Dagger Dinner Theater.

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Kathryn Crandall honored as Teacher of the Year

By Lana Hiskey

Kathryn Crandall, a teacher at Maple Mountain High School in Nebo School District, was recently named the recipient of the Utah Association Career and Technology Education Teacher of the Year Award from the Work-Based Learning Division at the UACTE Conference held in St. George.

Crandall was recognized for her efforts as a Family and Consumer Science teacher, the Career and Technology Education department head and an outstanding educator and supporter for work-based learning internships. Crandall has been teaching for 23 years and has been at Maple Mountain since 2009, when the school opened.

Crandall created and supervises the MMHS Eaglet Preschool and has presented at summer conferences for state FACS teachers. She assists sewing classes in making projects for Primary Children’s Hospital and works tirelessly to serve the students at Maple Mountain.

Miss Springville/Mapleton collecting shoes for Africa Miss Springville/Mapleton 2015 Madison Monson, along with the other local titleholders in the Miss Utah Organization, has partnered with the nonprofit Power2Become in an effort to collect shoes to benefit the people of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Donated shoes will be used to bring clean water, food and education to people living there. Last year, the Miss Utah Organization collected more than 100,000 pairs of shoes.

Donated shoes can be any size or style in a wearable condition. Monson has drop-off boxes in the Springville and Mapleton city office buildings. If you would like to schedule a pickup, contact her at madisonmonson@gmail.com. Donations will be accepted through the end of March.

Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated in this great opportunity to serve the people of Africa.

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Donors sought to assist in animal shelter cat adoptions The Utah Valley Animal Rescue is teaming up with the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter to help get cats and kittens adopted. Both organizations feel very strongly that every feline should be fixed, vaccinated and microchipped before leaving the shelter. A lot of people do not understand how much it costs. However, we still need to get them into homes.

The two organizations are seeking other businesses, organizations or individuals who would be willing to also partner with them in this endeavor. Our solution: UVAR is putting together a gift bag to go home with every adopter. For example: if the new adopter pays $15 for a cat and receives, say, $40 in coupons and small items, we will be able to help many of them find homes. Every cat adopted under this promotion will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

Opportunity 1: You can sponsor 10

cats for $165, which would cover the microchip and the rabies vaccination. The adopter would pay the remaining $15 to adopt the cat but receive a gift bag worth significantly more.

Opportunity 2: You can donate a coupon or small item for our gift bags.

The cost breakdown is as follows: $15 SUVAS adoption fee: This fee is to cover the cost of food, litter, staff, etc. Free spay/neuter: Services performed free of charge by Best Friends Animal Society. $1.50 Rabies vaccination. Free distemper series: Vaccines are provided by Best Friends Animal Society. $15 Microchip.

For more information, contact the Utah Valley Animal Rescue at 385-355-4PET or UtahValleyAnimalRescue@gmail.com or the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter at 801-851-4080 or the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce at 801798-8352.

Students from 12 schools throughout Nebo School District attending the districts Winter Captains Academy on Jan. 28.

BBQ perfection has a name: Empowering student Madera Smokehouse

captains with leadership and sportsmanship

By Amy Baird

When I saw the sign for BBQ going up on Main Street in Spanish Fork, I was excited. However, often people just have a smoker and the meat isn’t the greatest. Or the meat is decent and the sides are mediocre. It is difficult to find the ultimate BBQ establishment that meets all the requirements. If there is a good dessert in there, then you pretty much have perfection. Well, folks. I found BBQ perfection in Madera Smokehouse.

Let’s get right to the meats. When you go to a Smokehouse, you want some good meat. We got a platter with brisket, smoked turkey and pulled pork. It smelled incredible and you could see the seasonings on the edges of the meat. All of the meats go through quite the process before they hit the table. First, they hand-trim the meats. Then the meats are placed in a dry salt brine for 24 hours. Then the meats are injected with some flavor: highlights are Dr. Pepper for brisket, Coca Cola for pulled pork, and butter for the turkey.

Then they are smoked. Brisket and pulled pork are smoked for 14 hours.

I am normally a brisket kind of gal, but something about that smoked turkey called to me. I think every other slice of smoked turkey I have tasted was overcooked. This smoked turkey was tender and perfectly seasoned. It wasn’t until halfway through the meal that I was informed that the blackberry BBQ (yes, blackberry) complimented the turkey quite nicely. Yum. Yum. Yum. Also, I got a little taste of the Austin brisket sandwich. It has thick slices of brisket served on a soft, delicious bun with Austin BBQ sauce, pepperjack cheese and fried onion straws. Mmm. This sandwich made your typical pulled pork sandwich seem bland and boring.

The smoked meats were delicious and the flavor was amazing. The sides lived up to my expectations as well. The garlic mashed potatoes were made with red potatoes and had a little bit of the peels in there (my favorite). They were creamy and delicious. The baked beans were taken to the next level with bits of pulled pork and brisket in the beans. They could be a meal by themselves.

Now for the fun stuff. They kind of go crazy with waffles. They brought out a macaroni and cheese waffle AND a cornbread waffle. I am a big fan of macaroni and cheese, so I was pumped. The macaroni and cheese was super cheesy and a bit

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Delectable Dining smoky. After being put in the waffle iron, the edges were crispy and just cheesy.

It was amazing. My personal favorite though was the cornbread waffle. This wasn’t your typical Jiffy muffin mix dry cornbread. It had the perfect almost cakelike consistency and came with a generous portion of honey butter.

And now for the grand finale. Desserts.

Some BBQ places will just have some cookies or a cobbler. Madera Steakhouse has some delicious desserts. Take, for example, the salted caramel rice crispy treat that is the size of a plate. Or my favorite, lemon raspberry Bundt cake: subtle buttery lemon flavor with raspberry syrup drizzled on top. A close second was the turtle brownie which struck the perfect balance of chocolate in a cakey brownie.

And I didn’t even get to the salads. It seemed like every other person was getting a massive metal bowl full of salad.

The top picks are the Southwest Brisket Salad and Polynesian Pork Salad (pineapple, mandarin oranges, toasted coconut, and toasted almonds). I am going to have to make a return trip to try one. Another dish that sounds amazing is their Thursday Thanksgiving special which is a stuffing waffle, smoked turkey, and gravy served with cranberry sauce.

Honestly, I was blown away by all the options at Madera. You can find something for any type of craving. And I promise, you will leave full. They give you a lot of food. Plan on leftovers. So take the time to head down to Main Street on Spanish Fork and give Madera Steakhouse a try.

Madera Steakhouse is located at 310 N. Main, Spanish Fork. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays they are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

On Jan. 28, Nebo School District held its Captains Academy on leadership and sportsmanship. Captains’ Academy is held three times each year and includes captains from junior high and high school.

Winter Captains Academy includes boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, wrestling, boys’ swimming, girls’ swimming, drill team and band.

Nebo School District Athletic Coordinator Mike Brown said, “This Captains Academy was very successful as we focused on leadership and sportsmanship.

We asked the student athletes to find ways they could influence individuals, their teammates and classmates to become school leaders.”

Brown and Assistant Superintendent Scott Wilson started the academy by welcoming student leaders from 12 Nebo School District schools. Wilson introduced the idea of being an individual leader and told captivating stories of personal

leaders in his life.

Brown led a discussion on “What is a leader?” Then the students worked in groups to answer the questions “What is a leader?” and “What is the role of a captain?”

Springville High School Athletic Director Mark Binks and Assistant Principal Scott Johnson led a discussion on how to instill sportsmanship in their schools.

All of the Student Captains sat at individual tables with their peers from other junior high and high schools. They listened to each presenter, then worked collaboratively to present back to the entire group their position and ideas.

Andrew Weeks, athletic director at Payson High School, introduced “Taking Care of You” and the athletic trainer’s role in schools.

Nebo School District gives a big thank you to Laura Salazar, communications director at Intermountain Healthcare, for the delicious lunch provided for the captains and leaders.

Tribute: Lewis Feild

By Clark Caras It is not often in our lives when we are able to say we were witness to, or met and lived in the same community, as that of a living legend.

Yet, in Spanish Fork, our cowboy made it possible. He fought to win the title of All Around Cowboy and Champion of the World more times than anyone ever will again, and recently his last ride took him to the gates of Heaven. Recently, our very own Lewis Feild passed on due to pancreatic cancer.

The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce pays tribute to you, Lewie, and thanks your family for sharing your adventures and exploits with all of us as neighbors.

We’ve always been a community of boots, chaps, cowboy hats and rodeo. But you put us on the map for it, and made it

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cool to wear cowboy boots and Wranglers.

God bless your memory and blessings to your family. We thank you for sharing your husband, father, son and grandpa.

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Horse show circuit open to horse enthusiasts

By Becky Gasser I own two horses. In the spring and summer, I ride every day. Winter is more difficult. This time of year is, however, a great time to plan for spring and summer activities. It is time to set some horsemanship goals.

Twelve years ago, as a novice adult rider, I would have never considered “showing” a horse. I am not a competitive person. One day, Mr. Dwane Haskell taught me that showing a horse is a great way to get it trained. It was with his encouragement that I started to show my horse in the Panorama Horse Show Circuit. I have

shown my horse every year since that time. I have gone from being mortified at the thought of jumping a one-foot jump to showing my mare in a reining class ... successfully.

Panorama Horse Show Circuit was organized in Redmond, Utah, on Jan. 15, 1989, by a small group of people dedicated to providing an open horse show circuit to the Central Utah area. It is a small association patterned after the larger ones. Entry fees and memberships are very affordable. Members and exhibitors are friendly and helpful. The Open Horse Shows are held in the spring and summer months. These shows are open

Sisters Christine Layton Graham, Joan Layton Merrell and Carol Layton Ogden have produced a book about the Allegory of the Olive Tree found in the Book of Mormon. The book is titled “The Olive Tree.”

to any breed of horse, and exhibitors need not be members to participate. Halter, Western pleasure, trail, reining and speed events are the basic classes with age and experience categories within those classes.

This season, the shows will be held in Fillmore, Mt. Pleasant, Goshen and Springville. A Stallion Service Auction is held in February or March every year (March 5 this year). The driving goal of this auction is “to help promote local stallions and breeding programs.” A Performance and Halter futurity is held at the end of the show season to further promote and showcase the “get” from the Stallion Service Auction.

Panorama’s president-elect this year is Brandon Nusink. In his first message as president, he said, “I hope everyone can set some goals and work towards them. I am looking forward to a great 2016 show season. We are trying some new things this year. We are hosting a clinic in hopes to help everyone improve. My goal as president this year is to help the club have a fantastic year.”

I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience for myself and my horses by participating in this organization. The opportunities that it gives me to handle my horse with a purpose and a goal in mind.

This year my goal is to practice consistent sliding stops!

Dr. William S. Spears, chairman and founder of Cenergistic, recently presented Nebo School District with the company’s Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognized the district’s continuing efforts to save energy.

Sisters bring unique approach to Book of Mormon allegory Nebo District sets pace for Three sisters - Christine Layton Graham, Joan Layton Merrell and Carol Layton Ogden (of Springville) - bring an original approach to the Allegory of the Olive Tree found in Jacob 5 in the Book of Mormon through their book “The Olive Tree.” Published recently by Cedar Fort, the book is especially timely for this year’s Book of Mormon curriculum.

At 3,834 words, Jacob 5 is the longest chapter in the Book of Mormon. It is beautiful and important but difficult to follow. To make the story approachable while retaining the richness and spirit of the Hebraic poetry, the sisters pooled their talents. Christine is a writer, Joan a calligrapher, and Carol a painter.

Christine worked with the original text to simplify the story. The Olive Tree account is under 1,500 words, closer to a

picture book. The poetic synonyms and repetition are focused to make the narrative easier to follow while retaining the flavor of the scriptural text.

Joan, an accomplished professional calligrapher, hand-lettered the entire book, including the copyright page. The shapes of the letters recall the colors and shapes of olive leaves and fruit. Working with the editors at Cedar Fort Publishing, she mirrored the colors of the illustrations in ways that highlight the meaning of the text.

Carol, a painter, researched ancient olive culture and created richly colored illustrations that portray grafting, cultivating and harvesting. More than that, pictures convey the deep love the Lord and his servant feel for the trees as they try again and again to nurture them into producing good fruit.

Reviewers have said the book is “a visual delight and a beautiful keepsake for individuals and families” (Tequita Andrews), “a treasure trove of art and allegorical literature” (June Maffin), and that it “makes a good companion book for scripture study or a family home evening/church lesson” (Francesca Nishimoto).

environmental excellence

By Lana Hiskey

Nebo School District continues to set the pace for environmental excellence and was honored again as an Energy Star Partner. All 43 Nebo buildings are Energy Star Certified.

“The administration and all staff members are to be commended for being good stewards of energy cost avoidance and the environment,” said Dr. William S. Spears, chairman and founder of Cenergistic.

“We are gratified that Nebo School District has been recognized for our commitment to good budgetary and environmental stewardship,” said Nebo Superintendent Rick Nielsen. “Our energy program’s success comes from the cooperative efforts of each staff member at each of our facilities.

We are pleased with the support from every group — custodial, maintenance and operations, food service, faculty, aides and administrators. It’s gratifying to see the level of cooperation continue to rise throughout our organization. We work diligently through the year to reduce energy waste. Through our continued efforts, our collective success is measured.”

The conservation program examines

all areas of energy use throughout Nebo School District. Cenergistic’s conservation experts — in natural gas and electricity, water and sewer, HVAC systems, Energy Management Systems and mechanical systems, behavior modification, communications, grounds care, data analysis, information systems management, organization development, construction management, human resources, utility rate structures, and many other areas of specialization that positively impact energy conservation — work closely with Nebo School District Energy Specialists Bodie Bradley and Russell Maughan.

They are trained to analyze all energy use throughout the organization’s systems and ensure that energy is used as efficiently as possible.

The key component to the success of Nebo’s Energy Program is the maintenance, custodial staff and food service department. These individuals are in the buildings on a daily basis, ensuring that every building is operating as efficiently as possible. They are the backbone of the Energy Program and without their support, the program would simply not be successful.

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Hobble Creek Elem. teacher named mentor of the year

By Lana Hiskey Students in Nebo School District were recently named Academic All-State winners.

Nebo’s Academic All-State Winners named

By Lana Hiskey Nebo School District is proud of the many students that are winners and nominated to the Utah High School Activities Association and Deseret News Academic All-State Teams. Congratulations on a job well done.

Following are Nebo’s Academic AllState winners: Girls’ Swimming GPA 3.9

Shelby Bulkley, Payson High School Boys’ Swimming GPA 3.9 Caleb Peterson, Payson High School; Noah Larsen, Salem Hills High School; Tate Colton, Spanish Fork High School Drill Team GPA 3.9 Karly Mecham, Payson High School; Keilani Fifita and Taisha Howard, Salem Hills High School; Natasha Wagstaff, Springville High School Girls’ Basketball GPA 3.9

Kaitlyn Davis and Hallie Neves, Payson High School; Amy Pouliot, Payson High School; Emily Allan and Elise Wilson, Spanish Fork High School; Alexis Monson and Alexandria Sorensen, Springville High School Wrestling GPA 3.9 Taylor Lamont, Kolby Smith and Korbon Tibbals, Maple Mountain High School; Jorgen Olsen, Spanish Fork High School

Nebo welding students excel in competition

By Lana Hiskey All high schools in Nebo School District were well represented at the Nebo Welding Invitational held Jan. 22.

Welding winners were: First place, Filimone Tukuafu, Spanish Fork High School; second place, Colton Harness, Maple Mountain High School; third place, Corbin Cox, Spanish Fork High School; fourth place, McKade Mecham, Spanish Fork High School; and fifth place, Grady Hall, Salem Hills High School.

The top three winners were awarded welding packages donated by Miller Electric and Lincoln Electric valued over $300 each. Wyotech also provided a $5,000 cash scholarship to the college of their choice. More than 20 generous companies sponsored the event.

All of the top welding competitors from each school will be representing Nebo School District at the annual SkillsUSA competition in April in the welding and

Students from all Nebo School District high schools competed in the Nebo Welding Invitational held Jan. 22.

welding fabrication categories.

In addition, Nebo School District’s welding collaborative group will be hosting a “Welding Expo” that will bridge the gap between education and career readiness on Saturday, April 23, at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Professional fabricators, sponsors, unions

and students from across the state have been invited to attend.

There is a Drift Trike competition for the welding students as well as many more opportunities for the attendees to experience and realize the future of welding within our society. The expo will be free to the public.

H o b b l e Creek Elementary School educator Ginger Hansen was honored recently as the Utah Distinguished Mentor in Teacher Education by the Utah Association of Teacher Educators. This award recognizes and honors schoolbased educators Ginger Hansen mentoring new teachers. Hansen was selected from a variety of nominees representing every college and university in the state of Utah.

One nominator stated, “Ginger is the best! She has had the greatest impact on my teaching! She is always so positive and willing to help me in any way. I know that she is a constant that I can turn to whenever I have even the silliest questions.

Ginger helps you to see the positive in yourself as an educator, yet she also finds a way to help you become your best self as she helps you see areas you can make even better. Ginger always brings a smile to my face and makes me laugh even on cloudy days.”

Hansen has worked in education for 32 years, 14 of which have been specifically as a mentor for new teachers. Currently, she works as a mentor at Hobble Creek Elementary School in Mapleton.

Hansen demonstrates outstanding mentoring practices in a variety of ways.

Perhaps the most important is her innate ability to connect with mentees in nurturing ways that make them feel valued and cared about. It is upon this foundation that Hansen is able to coach them to continually refine their teaching practices.

Genealogy: Utilizing the 1890, 1900 and 1910 censuses

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By Ginny Ackerson

n 1921, a fire in Washington, D.C., resulted in the destruction of most of the 1890 census. Some small fragments survived the fire, however, and are very valuable. General population schedules (two rolls of film) enumerating over 6,000 people in Alabama, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota and Texas survived. Recently Floyd County, Va., found a copy of a couple of enumerations districts in their archives. Next, there are 118 rolls of film of the schedules of Union Civil War Veterans or their widows. Although this census was intended to enumerate Union veterans and their wid-

Ginny’s Genealogical Gems ows, census takers often included Confederates and veterans of earlier wars. The first Oklahoma territorial schedules also survived (one roll) along with a list of selected Delaware African-Americans, about 454 people on one roll.

The 1900 census schedules give for each person the name; address; relationship to the head of the household; color

or race; sex; month and year of birth; age at last birthday; marital status; if a wife is listed within the household, then the number of years married, number of children born of that marriage, and number of children living; places of birth of each individual and of the parents of each individual; citizenship; if the individual is foreign born, then the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States; the citizenship status of foreign born individuals over age 21; occupation; whether or not person can read, write, and speak English; whether home is owned or rented; whether or not home is a farm; and whether or not home is mortgaged.

The 1910 census schedules record the following information for each person:

name, relationship to head of household, sex, color or race, age at last birthday, marital status, length of present marriage, if a mother, number of children and number of living children, place of birth, place of birth of parents, if foreign born, year of immigration and citizenship status, language spoken, occupation, type of industry employed in, if employer, employee, or self-employed, if unemployed, number of weeks unemployed in 1909, ability to read and write, if attended daytime school since Sept. 1, 1909, if home is rented or owned, if home is owned, free, or mortgaged, if home is a house or a farm, if a survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy, if blind in both eyes, if deaf and dumb.

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Popular Chevron owners honored by residents

By Clyde Nielsen

The newspaper Serve Daily, owned by Chris Baird, has been named the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Business of the Month.

Serve Daily named Business of the Month

By Clark Caras Congratulations to Serve Daily newspaper, which has been named the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Business of the Month.

Serve Daily and its owner Chris Baird cannot be one without the other, and usually if you see the printed product of the newspaper, its champion, Chris, is not far behind. It has been said by many that Chris must have a clone or a twin brother no one knows about because he is a constant at any chamber event in all of the south valley communities as well as any of the business functions, both large and small. If there is a true one-man-band, the lessons for all can be given by Chris and the tunes played are well worth listening

to from him and reading in the Serve Daily newspaper.

Recently re-elected to the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors for a second term, Chris is quick to point out the things going on around you in the community. His publication has traditionally been distributed from Springville to Santaquin once a month, but it is coming up on more frequent delivery and better ad rates because of the increased coverage.

As is his newspaper, Chris is always upbeat, positive and concerned about “you.”

Always looking to partner with the many charitable functions in the community, Chris and his newspaper are what he sees as a call to action: “To serve someone, or something, daily.”

Payson Total Fitness honored by chamber of commerce Payson Total Fitness has been named Business of the Month by the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Looking for more energy and longevity with his family about 15 years ago, Troy Barnum decided it was time for a change.

That lifestyle change included losing weight to increase energy levels and allow him to keep up with his growing family.

His success inspired Troy and his wife, Norma, to purchase Payson Total Fitness about two and a half years ago so they could help others succeed as they had.

Payson Total Fitness has become more than a career; it is a total family event.

Helping others achieve their health goals in a clean, friendly, affordable environment is the goal at Payson Total Fitness. They know that being fit truly changes a person’s perspective on life. Adding a confidence to life through wellness can be achieved through a vast array of fitness options from traditional free weights and cardio equipment to strength training and much more.

A complete renovation, in addition to increasing the size and offering of Payson Total Fitness, has been a great benefit to the friends, neighbors and people of the Payson area.

Raman and Meena Sharma were honored at a store reception on Wednesday, Feb. 17, on their last day as owners of the Chevron station at the mouth of the Spanish Fork Canyon on Highway 6.

Many customers who have become close friends with the Sharmas came to wish them well in their new adventures, write notes in a book of remembrance and have a cookie.

The Sharmas bought the station and store just 10 years ago on Jan. 18, 2006, and moved to Spanish Fork from Bakersfield, Calif. Raman had been working in California since 1988, when he moved to the USA from India to work with his brother.

Raman and Meena were married in India in 1987 and have two children. When Raman came to the USA in 1988, Meena remained in India with their children.

Meena and their children arrived in California in 1993 along with Grandpa and Grandma Sharma.

Raman owned a gas station in Bakersfield for four years and sold it to buy the one in Spanish Fork. Although they don’t really love the snow in Utah, they are staying here because they like the people.

They bought a home near the Chevron and have raised their two children here and have cared for Grandpa and Grandma. Grandma Sharma passed away two years ago, and Grandpa came to the station most days, sitting in a chair watching people come and go at the station. Their son recently graduated from law school in Michigan and will be taking the Utah

Meena and Raman Sharma were honored on Feb. 17, their last day as owners of the Chevron station at the mouth of the Spanish Fork Canyon on Highway 6.

Bar exam soon. He works in the office of the attorney general for the state of Utah.

Their daughter just graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and has accepted a position in Washington, D.C. So, it is time for the Sharmas to take a well-earned break; they have been the cashiers from early morning until late at night seven days a week for 10 years with very little extra help. That adds up to 50 to 60 hours a week for each of them.

They have hired some local boys to do the cleaning chores in the evenings. Raman and Meena have made a positive difference in our community and to our country.

The Chevron Corporation bought the business from the Sharmas and reopened it on Feb. 18 under new management.

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Springville’s Pier 49 pizza restaurant has new owners Springville City has a rich history with the love of the arts - arts of every kind from paintings to theater and dance. If you ask Andy Hjorth if art includes food, more specifically pizza, his answer will be yes.

Pier 49 Pizza has been open in Springville for more than 15 years, and Andy has wanted to own this location for years. Andy and his wife Tannie decided last year that they were ready to start a business that could be mostly run by family. Andy grew up in Springville and Tannie in Southern California. They met in high school after Tannie moved with her family to Springville. They have been married for almost 20 years and have five children.

Pier 49 Pizza’s specialty is a perfected sourdough crust that was created by Mike Dicou in the ‘90s. Dicou is the owner of the Pier 49 Pizza brand. Springville is just one of the franchises along the Wasatch Front. Premium toppings and unique flavors create pizzas that are flavorful and amazing. Each gourmet pizza has a San Francisco theme; The 49er (double pepperoni), The Alcatraz (classic combo), The Nob Hill (chicken garlic alfredo), The Ghirardelli (ham and pineapple with alfredo sauce) and Andy’s personal favorite: The Lombard (barbecue chicken).

As the new owners of Pier 49 Pizza, located at 296 S. Main, Andy and Tannie are creating a safe environment of fun and excitement where teenagers and families alike can gather for great pizza. There will be karaoke nights, family game/movie nights, paint nights, bands on the weekends and other events where you won’t have to travel out of town for entertainment. A full-service salad bar is now offered as well a soft serve ice cream machine. Delivery is also available to Springville, Mapleton, north Spanish Fork and south Provo. Pier 49 can be reached at 801-491-9111.

A grand re-opening event is planned on March 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Come try Pier 49’s featured pizzas with $1 slices, $1

On Feb. 18, representatives of the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce joined with the owners of the new Bravo Bravo Grill to celebrate the restaurant’s opening at 575 N. State Road 198 in Salem. Located just one door south of ZuWire, Bravo Bravo Grill features authentic Mexican, Latin and Venezuelan food including burritos, quesadillas, empanadas, tacos, fajitas, mole tamales, chiles rellenos, tostadas and pabellon venezolano as well as drinks and desserts. The restaurant also offers catering services.

Springville City business updates The Andy and Tannie Hjorth family are the new owners of Pier 49 Pizza on Springville’s Main Street.

drinks, door prizes, DJ music, and a photo booth. One lucky winner will get one free large pizza per month for one year.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet the new owners and see the changes being made. *** If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. - George Washington

Springville City has issued the following business updates regarding various business development in the city: Smith’s Marketplace has had its groundbreaking and construction is underway. Completion date is planned for November. The store will be located on 400 South between 950 West and 1200 West.

The newly built Maverick Convenience store and gas station on the 1400 North I-15 exit opened recently. This is a new concept store for Maverick.

Stonehenge Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation will have a soft opening in midMarch. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in April.

Strap Tank Restaurant and Micro-Brewery is well under construction near Legends Motorcycles and just east of

the Springville Walmart. Also east of the Springville Walmart, a new Deseret Industries is now under construction.

Standard Plumbing Supply and Standard Ace Hardware are now open at 700 S. 1750 West.

Mitsubishi Motors now has its building permit and has started construction. The location is 2121 W. 500 North (west of freeway) adjoining Tracker Boats.

Construction on the Ashford Assisted Living building (located west of of the Intermountain Healthcare Instacare) continues, with windows now being installed and brick work starting.

Lemon & Sage, a commercial kitchen located south of the Wells Fargo bank on Main Street, continues to be in the construction stages.

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John Taylor picks up the building Zion torch

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By Jesse Fisher

he general failure of the United Orders coincided roughly with the passing of Church President Brigham Young in 1877. One might wonder if at the end, Brother Brigham was discouraged about building Zion and whether, after he passed, his successor John Taylor would move on and focus elsewhere. This was definitely not the case.

To the very end, Brigham Young was adamant that the Saints were obligated to build Zion. In his last General Conference, President Young said, “We have no business here other than to build up and establish the Zion of God.” Pretty clear.

In that same conference, he asked a rhetorical question that demonstrated his understanding that building Zion was as much an economic effort as a spiritual one. He asked, “What would be the first lesson necessary to teach the people, were we to commence to direct their labors to the great end of becoming of one heart and one mind in the Lord, of establishing Zion...? It would be to stop expending and lavishing upon our dear selves all needless adornments and to stop purchasing the importations of Babylon.” A Zion society must be economically independent from Babylon.

In the very next General Conference after Brigham’s passing, John Taylor, as president of the Quorum of the Twelve,

Thoughts on Zion made a statement clearly showing that he was holding high the torch of building Zion going forward.

He said, “I wish to make a few remarks in relation to what we term the United Order. We are united today with God, and with the holy Priesthood that existed before us, with Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, and with the ancient Prophets and Apostles and men of God, in building up the Zion of God upon the earth. They, in their different spheres and callings, are operating with us, and we with them, and the whole thing is a grand Cooperative Society; and everything we do here should be with the view of uniting our earthly interests, that we may be one in things temporal and one in things spiritual, one on the earth and one with those in the heavens....”

John Taylor went on to make a grand contribution to the effort to build Zion by establishing an economic organization of which, sadly, you have probably never heard – Zion’s Central Board of Trade.

Discuss this column at BuildingZion. org.

Wiggy Wash has been named Business of the Year for 2016 by the Springville Chamber of Commerce.

Springville’s Wiggy Wash named Business of the Year Wiggy Wash, located at 1662 W. 500 South in Springville, has been named Business of the Year for 2016 by the Springville Chamber of Commerce.

Wiggy Wash is a locally owned and operated business that built its first location in Spanish Fork in 2010 and two years later chose the Springville community for its second location. Since its outbreak into the car wash industry, Wiggy Wash has won numerous awards as the Best Car Wash in Utah Valley.

Wiggy Wash is a full service facility that has exterior washes starting at only

$8, full services starting at $14.95 and Express Details for $29.95. VIP unlimited monthly wash packages are available for as low as $26.95 a month. All Wiggy Wash locations have free self-serve vacuums included with every purchase.

Wiggy Wash is dedicated to the communities it serves and gives back to those communities through fundraising opportunities and its involvement with community events.

The business can be found on Facebook or visit its website at www.wiggywash.com.

Duke’s Jewelers in Springville has been named Business of the Month by the Springville Chamber of Commerce.

Springville chamber names Business of the Month

By Shirlene Jordan The Springville Chamber of Commerce has named Duke’s Jewelers, located at 220 S. Main in Springville, as the chamber’s Business of the Month.

In September of 1948, J. Melvin and Mary Duke opened Duke’s Jewelers on Main Street in Springville. Mel had been trained as a watchmaker during World War II by the U.S. Army to repair bombsights on the airplanes being used in the European Theater. Following the war, Mel worked for several jewelers in Utah and Idaho. When deciding to open their own store, Mel and Mary were drawn to Springville by its charm and friendliness.

Their business philosophy was to provide customers with the very best quality and service at value prices. That philosophy has continued for 58 years. When Mel and Mary retired in 1979, their grandson Richard Holmes took over operation of Duke’s Jewelers and continues as the owner/operator today.

Following graduation from Brigham Young University, Richard studied both gemology and jewelry arts at the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica, Calif. He became an accomplished goldsmith and gemologist and enjoys designing and creating pieces of jewelry with diamonds and gems from exotic parts of the world.

In 1990, Richard was awarded the coveted title of Certified Gemologist by the American Gem Society and became one of only a handful of Certified Gemolo-

gists in the state of Utah. When Richard assumed ownership in 1979, many jewelers across the country were reducing the level of hands-on service. They began eliminating in-store jewelers and watchmakers and sending repairs and custom jobs to “trade shops” in various parts of the country. Richard felt that if small, independent jewelers were to succeed in business, it was important to offer a higher level of quality and service than found in the larger, multi-store chains. Customers should have confidence in their jeweler and be able to speak directly to him without worrying that their family heirloom jewelry is being worked on by someone somewhere in the country that doesn’t know or care about them. He concluded that if Duke’s Jewelers provided the highest level of expertise and in-store service, customers would respond positively.

Duke’s Jewelers continue to feature fine quality diamonds, colored gemstones, watches, clocks and accessories in gold, silver and platinum at everyday value pricing. They also feature an in-store jeweler, watchmaker, gemologist, and clock repairman. Practically any design, manufacture or repair can be accomplished in the store. Over the years, customers have responded to Duke’s expertise, service and prices. Duke’s continue to serve many clients in Springville and Mapleton but now has many customers throughout the state and beyond who insist that their jewelry be purchased and maintained at Duke’s Jewelers.

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Tabitha’s Way in Spanish Fork seeking volunteers

By Melissa Prins

Maurice T. Evans, an Independent Associate with LegalShield, was recently honored as Business of the Month by the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Maurice Evans honored by chamber of commerce On Feb. 4, Maurice T. Evans was honored as the February Business of the Month by Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce. Evans has been a member of the chamber for several years and sat on the chamber board for three years, having been just recently released from that position. He continues to be a standing member and said that he has enjoyed working with the great people of Payson.

His business is LegalShield, a company that has a long 44-year record. Evans has been an Independent Associate with LegalShield for eight years, helping people to protect their families and businesses by providing access to quality law firms where they have total access for any legal concerns they have at a affordable monthly rate. Evans has plans for individuals, families, small business and commercial

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drivers. Also, with the rise of identity theft, Evans also has a plan to help monitor clients’ ID and restore it back to original status if needed. This is covered by Kroll International, the same people that do background checks for many of the big companies out there. Each member has a private investigator to help them in such cases.

Beside Evans’s work providing peace of mind for individuals and their families and businesses, he is also a veteran with service in the Air Force for 25 years as a Russian Linguist and Analyst.

Evans is honored to receive this recognition and would like to meet with anyone who would like more information on protecting themselves, their loved ones and their business. He can be reached at 801-850-7781 to set up an appointment or answer a question.

Have you ever sat on the couch longing to do something more? We all have. We’ve sat on the couch channel surfing or in front of a screen scrolling through Facebook updates, but what if in just two hours of your time you could help provide nutritious food to a needy family?

At Tabitha’s Way in Spanish Fork, your time can do just that! They have a need for volunteers at their pantry.

The opportunities are endless. You can serve as often as you like. Opportunities include cleaning, stocking the pantry, creating food kits, organizing, fundraising, serving pantry clients and so much more. There is something for everyone.

One of their regular volunteers Cindy Dickson said, “It’s nice to get out

into the community and be able to do more for others. It give me a sense of accomplishment to know that I am helping those who really need it and it makes me feel great!”

Spanish Fork local Monica Critchlow said, “I love giving back to the community that has so generously taken care of me over the last 20 years.”

Just think: you can feel this way too. Don’t hesitate. Call them today or sign up online at www.tabithasway. com and click on the volunteer link.

You can then select the day and time you’d like to come in and volunteer. Or just stop by- they have a friendly staff there Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and they will be more than happy to help you. Tabitha’s Way is located at 140 N. Main in Spanish Fork.

Holcer and Company, a financial services firm, has opened in Spanish Fork.

Holcer and Company opens with ribbon cutting

By Clark Caras Holcer and Company, a new business in Spanish Fork, was officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Feb. 11 hosted by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.

Located at 482 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, the business is in the same suite of offices as Precision Vision and Canyon Foot and Ankle.

Holcer and Company is a financial services firm that helps people navigate the challenges of today’s economic environment. While there are challenges, there are also opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether residents are facing retirement or looking to better understand cer-

tain investment ideas, Holcer and Company can help them address their most pressing money questions. Their first priority is their clients’ overall financial success. They want to learn more about their clients’ personal situations, identify their dreams and goals, and understand their tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of the company’s foundation of success.

For more information, visit Holcer and Company’s website at www.holcerandcompany.com. The site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations and calculators designed to help people learn more about the world of personal finance.

The business can be contacted through the website or by calling 801-400-1844.

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PJHS music students learn about music composition

By Lana Hiskey

Photo by Sarah Ferrin

On Thursday, Feb. 18, Art City Elementary School in Springville had the opportunity to hear from Steve James, a motivational speaker who helps students become better. James’s innovative and entertaining school assemblies change children’s lives. His catchy and original tunes deal with peer pressure, being nice to others, honesty, friendship, positive thinking and many other important topics.

Payson Junior High School invited an accomplished band composer Darryl Johnson II to come to the school and work with the band students in an effort to broaden the students’ appreciation for and understanding of the musical creation process. After giving insights into the piece he had composed, Johnson took us back to the place where every band concert starts — with a musical idea. As a class, the students developed musical ideas and, step by step, created a piece of band literature.

Student Autumn Hernandez said, “I’m really inspired to start writing my own music,” and Fiona Ashton-Knochel said, “He mentored us and [one] thing I learned was how to play expressively.”

Additionally, Elizabeth Giles expounded on the writing process: “I’ve been wanting to compose for a while and the composer’s tips helped me a lot. Also, I learned there will always be revisions.”

Finally, Kyrsti Morgan reflected, “It was interesting to hear the composer talk about how his ideas formed and then he turned them into a song. It was great that he started small and then expanded into a bigger part.”

Darryl Johnson II is a native of Southern California. An early interest in music led him to study several instruments as well as music theory, composition, and orchestration. A lengthy background in music transcription and arranging fostered a growing interest in diverse musical styles. Now he enjoys making guest appearances with middle, junior, high school and college students via his “meet the composer” program. This program fulfills multiple components of the music education standards for every state and complements the music education curriculum. The PJHS administration supported the idea of broadening student perspective and arranged for funding to bring Johnson to the school.

Book unveils history of Utah coal town Winter Quarters

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By Debbie Balzotti

decided to review my own book this month after I discovered it is apparently available now as an ebook. This came as quite a surprise since I own the copyright!

I’m happy with my 5 out of 5 rating, but I wonder who decided I was worthy of such high marks?

It appears on more than one ebook site offering a free download with a subscription fee, which is also suspicious, so don’t go there. It looks legitimate with the entire back page appearing on the site. If you want to read my book, it would be safer to contact me for a copy or head to any school library in Utah where they will lend you a copy.

“Utah Ghost Towns” focuses on Winter Quarters Utah, “a ghost town locked behind gates in a narrow canyon” near Scofield, Utah. It is famous for the worst mining disaster in Utah history when 200 men and boys died in a coal mine explosion there on May 1, 1900.

The book describes what it was like to live in this unique mining town. Although only crumbling walls of the three-story company store are all that’s left standing of Carbon County’s first commercial coal mine, Winter Quarters was once a thriving coal mining town of 1,000 residents with five rail lines running through its main street.

The town and the Pleasant Valley Coal Company were founded in about 1875 by Milan O. Packard of Springville. He hired local farm families, including the Burts, the Strongs and the Sumsions, to grade the narrow gauge line up Spanish Fork Canyon. One of the many interesting stories in the book tells how Packard paid his workers with calico, which gave the new railroad the nickname “The Calico Road.” He had purchased bolts of this popular cotton fabric from a bankrupt store back East and traded it for labor.

One disturbing story I found in journals from Winter Quarters and confirmed in an interview recalled how Chinese workers brought in to work on the railroad and build the mine entrance were loaded on a box car and pushed out of town. Newly arriving European miners were worried about their jobs, so they pushed the box car filled with workers down the rails.

When the runaway car overturned 20

.he Nebo School District Board of Education has been presented with the Master Boards Award from the Utah School Boards Association. Pictured are, from left: KL Tischner, Rick Ainge, Vice President Shannon Acor, Superintendent Rick Nielsen, President Kristen Betts, Christine Riley, Dean Rowley, Randy Boothe and Business Administrator Tracy Olsen.

Nebo receives Master Boards Award for fourth year in a row

By Lana Hiskey

Book Look miles down the canyon at Tucker, the men were able to escape but never returned.

The mines prospered for several years and supplied coal to many cities in Utah.

Even after the tragic mining disaster in 1900, Winter Quarters continued to produce coal along with other nearby mines in Carbon County. By 1928, coal miners had dismantled their wood homes and moved them to other mining towns. Aging equipment, the expense of transporting coal and the decline in prices brought about the closing Winter Quarters, Utah.

The book contains many historical photos from the Perry Special Collections at Brigham Young University, the Utah Historical Society and private family collections.

The book is available for sale at the Western Mining and Railroad Museum in Helper, Utah, or by contacting the author at debbalzotti@yahoo.com. I would definitely not download it from these new sites on the Internet that gather your information and charge fees for membership. *** America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. - Abraham Lincoln *** Freedom is something that dies unless it’s used. Hunter S. Thompson

For the fourth year in a row, the Nebo School District Board of Education has been presented with the Master Boards Award from the Utah School Boards Association.

“It is my great pleasure as governor to congratulate your board for receiving the Master Boards Award for 2016,” said Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in leading public schools in your neighborhoods and strengthening communities across the state through your efforts. As leaders in Utah, it is critical that we work together to ensure high achievement for every student.”

Congratulations to the Nebo School Board of Education: President Kristen Betts, Vice President Shannon Acor, Rick Ainge, Randy Boothe, Christine Riley, Dean Rowley and KL Tischner as well as Superintendent Rick Nielsen and Business Administrator Tracy Olsen.

Research shows that highly effective boards boost student achievement.

Boards of education should be the “up front” leaders of public education. They are charged with the responsibility of creating the conditions within their school districts that will enable students to meet more rigorous knowledge and performance standards. This

means boards taking responsibility for results even as they hold others in the school district accountable. This means that boards articulate the educational mission of the district and garner the public support and resources needed to achieve that mission.

“The Master Boards Award is another great indicator of what a committed, student-centered board of education we have in Nebo School District,” said Nebo School District Superintendent Rick Nielsen. “Our Nebo School Board of Education is committed to increase student learning. The board is knowledgeable of practices required to provide vision and policy direction to ensure the success of students and employees of Nebo School District.”

For this purpose, the Five Star Master of Boardmanship Award has been designed to help and encourage boards to become highly effective boards of education. There are five areas of achievement to become a five-star board.

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The vacuum and the ‘one thing’ left on the carpet

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By Joe Capell

here’s always the ONE THING that the vacuum won’t pick up, no matter how good your vacuum is.

You’ll see the ONE THING, but you won’t know it’s the ONE THING yet.

You’ll just think it’s yet another something that the vacuum will pick up. You’ll run the vacuum over it, and be surprised the ONE THING is still there.

You’ll back the vacuum over the ONE THING again. This time, you’re not as surprised to see it still there. Now you are starting to realize that this might be the ONE THING.

The Funny-ish Files of Joe Capell But, maybe it’s not. So, you run the vacuum over the ONE THING again.

And again. And again. And again, pushing down extra hard on the vacuum. But, it’s still there: The ONE THING. So, you finally give up. You reach down and pick up the ONE THING.

What happens next can say a lot about the kind of person you are. You’ve picked up the ONE THING. What do you do with it? Do you put it in your pocket and continue vacuuming? Do you immediately put it in the garbage? Or, do you fluff it up a little and drop it back onto the floor, because, by gosh, this vacuum is going to pick up this ONE THING if it’s the last thing it does! (Guilty.)

And then, you vacuum the ONE THING again, hoping to high heaven that the vacuum picks it up, because nothing is quite as humiliating as having to reach down and pick up the ONE THING a second time.

Multiple world record holder visits ALA American Leadership Academy in Spanish Fork was extremely fortunate to have a very special guest speaker come to an assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 23. His name is James Lawrence. You may know him as the “Iron Cowboy.”

He smashed the Guiness World Record in 2012 for competing in and finishing the most Iron Man Triathlons in one year.

That record was 30. But he was not done.

For most of us, just running a marathon seems like an incredible accomplishment.

An Iron Man Triathlon consists of swimming 2.4 miles (the equivalent of 10 laps around a 400 meter track), pedaling your bike for 112 miles (from here to Cache Valley) and then running a marathon, 26.2 miles.

Principal Shad Stevens said, “James Lawrence often gets $10,000 or more per speech, but because of our connections he came for ... well, somewhat less than that.” Connections indeed. Stevens spent a few days last summer driving the Iron Cowboy to some of his latest record-setting triathlons. Yes, it was a summer that probably set the bar for the most amazing physical accomplishment ever achieved by a human being. It turns out that after completing 30 such triathlons in a single year in 2012, James Lawrence asked his wife Patty if he was done. He felt like he

Of course, before you can vacuum, you have to clear the floor of things that are too “big.” But at what point is something too “big” for the vacuum? Something the size of a quarter? A dime? A thumbtack? A pin? The head of a pin?

It seems pointless to vacuum if you have to pick up everything that is on the floor before you start. Isn’t that what the vacuum is for? If you have to pick everything up by hand, why use the vacuum at all?

There is something worse than the ONE THING while vacuuming: the OTHER THING. You never see the OTHER THING. But, you know it when you hear it.

You’ll vacuum over the OTHER THING without realizing it. Suddenly, it sounds like someone has put a spoon in the sink disposal. Or turned on the blender with a bunch of coins in it.

That’s when you find out how fast you can turn off the vacuum!

You know, maybe I should just get wood floors.

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Sponsors for easter egg hunt James Lawrence, known for finishing the most Iron Man Triathlons in one year, visited American Leadership Academy in Spanish Fork in February.

still had not tested the limits of his endurance. And for some reason, his wife agreed to a goal that seems insane to even repeat: 50 triathlons in 50 consecutive days in 50 states. Last summer, James Lawrence achieved that superhuman goal.

“His presentation really captivated the students,” said Stephanie Chingas, cheerleader coach at ALA. “It made them realize they can face their fears and achieve

incredible goals in their lives.”

Overcoming insurmountable odds and facing your fears was the main theme of the presentation. Said James Lawrence, “Just be empowered to do that hard thing in your life ... however low you are, wherever you are, there’s someone out there that loves you and there’s someone out there that can support you and there’s a way to climb out of it.”

The Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for its annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, March 26.

Businesses can sponsor the hunt for a fee of $100. Becoming a sponsor means the business will be included in the chamber’s newspaper, online and other advertising. The business will also be announced at the event as a sponsor, listed on event signage and listed on all prizes.

Businesses can also fill eggs with candy or small prizes and include business information or a coupon, or offer. Empty eggs are available at the chamber office.

To become a sponsor, contact the chamber of commerce office at 801-465-2634 or paysonsantaquinarea@gmail.com.