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Trail system plan in works for south county By Christi C. Babbitt With the help of southern Utah County’s cities, a local governmental organization is evaluating the area’s walking and bicycling opportunities and drafting a plan to improve them. Representatives of the Mountainland Association of Governments held a public meeting in Spanish Fork on Oct. 22 to collect public input on an Active Transportation Plan being developed for south county communities stretching from Springville to Santaquin. The plan will address future development of walking and biking trails in the southern Utah County area. Jim Price, an active transportation planner for MAG, said the Spanish Fork meeting was part of MAG’s efforts to learn where the public would like to see trails developed. “There are a lot of people down here that know where they like to go or where they want to go, and we want them to tell us,” he said. MAG, an organization providing community development and regional planning services to residents in Utah, Summit and Wasatch counties, has worked with individual cities in northern Utah County during the past several years to improve the walking and biking opportunities in that area. When MAG approached the cities in southern Utah County, the cities wanted to join together and create a plan as a group. There are currently more trails available to residents in northern Utah County, but the area has a larger population as well. “As south county continues to grow, the opportunity to put in some of these trails is going to disappear if we don’t jump on it now,” Price said. The
plan would include new trails as well as ways to network the trails together. Funding for new trails already exists through a variety of sources including the federal gas tax, county sales tax and state funds. Often trails are created as UDOT rebuilds roads, Price said, adding that it is much more cost effective to install a trail when construction is already happening. “What we find is that in order to take advantage of opportunities that do arise, we have to plan for them. Without a plan, those opportunities never take shape. They come and they go,” Price said. MAG uses technology to count how many people use existing county trails. Price pointed out that these are established, paved trails, not neighborhood or wilderness trails. In 2014, MAG counted 2.2 million trips on the trails countywide. “We think that we get a pretty good percentage of the county using these at least periodically,” Price said. The trails are important because they add to quality of life as well as provide an alternative means of transportation. People surveyed while using county trails have said they like using them for exercise and to spend time with their families. Price said the next step will be to work with the cities and the county to flesh out the plan and see what makes the most sense, especially when considering the next 10 years. Work on the plan started in July and is expected to be completed by the summer of 2016. An online map where residents could make recommendations for the plan closed to input at the end of October, but residents can still submit their comments at the MAG website, www.mountainland.org.
Senior proves there’s no such thing as too old for sports
At 85 years old, Lyle Timmons pitches softball in the Spanish Fork City League with 20- and 30-year-old players. His team won the city championship three years in a row. He just competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George. Timmons came away with a bronze medal in 4-on-4 full-court basketball. He also brought hom a silver in the hot shot, which is a one-minute drill shooting from six spots on the floor and rebounding your own shot. He won a gold in 3-on-3 half-court basketball with his own organized 80- to 85-year-old team. He won another gold medal by hitting 24 out of 25 free throws and three of six three-point shots. Timmons was a star high school player at Andover, Kansas, and went on to play on the Wichita State College team in 1952 with Ralph Miller as coach. This is his ninth year as a Huntsman participant, and he looks forward to next year. His goal is to make all 25 free throws and all six three-point shots. Thanks to Lucas for your help rebounding the ball during many weeks of practice.
Lyle Timmons proudly displays the gold and bronze medals he earned recently at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George.
Residents look at informational displays during the Mountainland Association of Governments public meeting held in Spanish Fork on Oct. 22. The meeting was part of efforts to collect public input on improving biking and walking opportunities in southern Utah County.
SF Junior orchestra teacher makes national magazine By Lana Hiskey Spanish Fork Junior High School’s orchestra teacher Angela Harman was recognized by Teaching Music magazine in its October 2015 issue. Chad Criswell writes, “Almost every music education classroom can be enhanced in some way through the use of technology.” He goes on to spotlight Harman’s innovation with technology from iPads and apps to GarageBand software. “I hook the iPad up to GarageBand and use it to keep a beat or play an accompaniment that makes ‘Twinkle’ a lot more fun,” Harman said. One of Harman’s favorite apps is Nin-
GENIUS for the iPad. NinGenius turns note identification and fingering drills into a fun, martial arts-themed game with varying degrees of difficulty. Results are saved in a way that allows the teacher to view the play history and stats for individual students. One thing to mention is, “the technology teachers use is never the primary source of instruction. Instead, it is brought in to enhance or reinforce specific problem areas with which their students need assistance.” Who knew technology with music could be so much fun? That is just what the students say about Harman’s class: “She makes it fun!”
On Oct. 7, Westside Elementary School in Springville was given an incredible gift by Nestle. For the last few years, the school has offered after-school 4-H programs that the students love. Unfortunately, funding was not available this year, and it looked as though the programs would not be able to continue. Thankfully, Nestle made a generous donation of more than $2,000, which allows our students to stay for over an hour after school to enjoy a snack and participate in arts, crafts and sports and receive extra help with homework.
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Veterans Memorial Poppy Field planted Citizens debate the at the Central Utah Veterans Home
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By Jeff Hanson The veteran residents of the Central Utah Veterans Home are joining with the folks at Home Depot, Old Castle and Payson City in the development of a poppy field at the veteran’s home in Payson to honor those who never came home from our nation’s wars. The poppy field will be approximately 1,600 square feet and will contain 350 plants. The poppy is symbolic of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The symbolism is noted in many countries and is derived from the famous WWI poem “In Flanders Fields” written by LTC John McCrae to honor his good friend who was killed in battle. The poem reads: In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead: Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved: and now we lie In Flanders fields! Take up our quarrel with the foe To you, from failing hands, we throw The torch: be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
A poppy field has been planted at the Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson to honor those who never came home from our nation’s wars.
In Flanders fields. The poppies will bloom for a two-week period each spring around Memorial Day. During this time, the main hallway overlooking the poppy field will become a memorial to honor and remember the fallen. The “In Flanders Fields” poem will be displayed. Veteran residents, staff, fami-
ly members and the community will have the opportunity to write down the name of anyone they know who paid the ultimate sacrifice on a 5x7 card and post the card on the wall near the windows overlooking the poppy field. The poppies blooming and honoring the fallen will be an annual event residents will look forward to each spring.
his wife Kathy and is the owner of several fun centers and water parks in the West. John and Jim Huish are the sons of Mary Bird Huish and F.E. “Blackie” Huish. Mary Huish was born and raised in Springville and Blackie Huish was in business in the city many years ago as part-owner of Springville Floral. Margaret Bird Conover, sister of Mary Huish, was chairwoman of the Springville Shade Tree Commission, which was responsible for planting thousands of trees in Springville and also for erecting the large flag pole on the south end of Springville’s Main Street. Pipe for the flag pole was donated by Geneva Steel. In 1976, Heritage Park at 1100 N. Main in Springville was dedicated as part of the celebration of the USA’s 200th birthday. Jim, who is now deceased, donated funds to erect the flagpole in Heritage Park in honor of his mother. Jim Huish also donated funds to pay for shrubs and trees planted in Margaret Conover Park located at 600 E. 1000 South in Springville. *** What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest support? - James Madison
Through a generous donation, the flag pole at the south end of Springville’s Main Street has been repainted.
Donation pays to repaint Spr. flag pole By Rod Oldroyd
Former Utah County resident John Huish and his wife were passing through his old stomping grounds of Springville one day recently when he immediately noticed the flag flying on the south end of town as he drove along Main Street. He is a very patriotic man and also noticed the condition of the pole and the flag that was flying on it. Huish contacted Colonial Flag Company of Salt Lake City and asked them for a bid to pay for the painting of this pole. They contacted the city offices to start the process of replacing the flag and painting the pole. In the end, Huish donated the entire amount of $7,000 to have the pole painted. The four days of intensive labor involved sanding, priming and painting the 110foot steel pole. The only way to paint it was to climb it. A painter named Sterling was hired by Colonial Flag and completed the job. The pole was originally installed in 1979 through generous contributions from Springville citizens. John Huish and his twin brother Jim began their career when they started a miniature golf business at the old Park-Ro-She swimming pool property in Springville. John Huish now resides in California with
On October 26, two teams of residents came together in the Ponderosa Event Center on the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds to discuss and debate the proposed Spanish Fork Life Center – a combined recreation center, senior center and library – and the related $39.25 million general obligation bond decided in the November election. (Editor’s note: This issue of Serve Daily was sent to press before the results of the Nov. 3 election were known.) The process of considering the Life Center has evolved over many months and has included informational meetings, public hearings, “equal time” position statements and more social media posts than can be imagined. But until this meeting, no one had come together in a public forum to actively discuss and debate the pros and cons of such a facility. Randy Chipman, Jamis Garder, Shauna Warnick and Kevin Oyler spoke as proponents of the center while Bret Bills, Brianna Evans, Scott Dimmick and Wyatt Anderson spoke against it. Supported by many other residents who assisted with research and evaluation of positions and provided a lot of encouragement during the preceding weeks, these teams fielded nearly a dozen questions from debate organizer and moderator Rick Evans, also a Spanish Fork resident. Topics included finance, location, process, scale, timing, participation and more. Despite a few nerves – quite understandable considering the bright lights and SFCN television cameras covering the event – each team made compelling arguments, exhibiting enthusiasm and passion for their positions. A crowd of more than 100 people attended and broke into applause several times as specific points were presented. While some have characterized the Life Center issue as divisive, there was little evidence of negativity at the event. In fact, though lively in their rebuttals, the debaters were respectful of each other, and the audience followed their lead. Many in attendance were already decided, sporting shirts or stickers indicating their viewpoints, while others were clearly gathering information to make a final decision. For nearly an hour after the debate, small groups of residents stood in the room, sharing thoughts and opinions on the debate and on the proposed Life Center. As with the debate itself, these discussions were often lively with varying and diverse opinions, but the conversations were also friendly and respectful. Perhaps the most common sentiment among attendees was the enthusiasm for citizens coming together to discuss and debate this important issue.
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80 religions unite in Utah for parliament Imagine a world where all cultures and beliefs are honored, accepted and reverenced for the unique gift they are to the world culture - turning in a stationary circle and seeing Tibetan monks, Christians, Sikhs, Muslims and Indigenous People laughing together and sharing their light as they dance, sing their 1000-year songs and read stories, poems and scripture. In the past 150 years, the Parliament of World Religions has gathered to do exactly this, and for the first time ever it was held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Also for the first time ever, women’s equality issues were addressed and our very own drum circle goddess Katie Jo Welch was a keynote speaker. Tens of thousands of people gathered, including hundreds of leaders from all re-
ligions from all over the world, from Oct. 15 to 19. World diplomats and household names like Marianne Williamson, Madame Maya Tiwari and many others graced the stage calling for unity and tolerance, but exceptionally the message repeated over and over was, “We are one.” The Thursday and Friday of the event began the same way: prayers and chants offered from diverse belief systems before Welch took the stage. Live-streamed to 40 nations and an audience of 10,000, she stood as she has been standing over the years to remind us that, “We began on this Earth as one tribe, one circle. We spread across the globe to learn what we were meant to learn and now gather again to share and to remember we are still one
Drum circle goddess Katie Jo Welch was a keynote speaker during the Parliament of World Religions held in Salt Lake City in October.
The Knights of Columbus in Utah have raised funds for 110 new wheelchairs, two of which were given to the Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson.
Knights of Columbus donate wheelchairs to vets home The Knights of Columbus in Utah have raised the funds for and received delivery of 110 brand new wheelchairs that will be distributed to veterans around the state. Funds were raised through individuals, at special events and at churches. The wheelchairs were purchased through the American Wheelchair Mission, which has distributed more than 760,000 wheelchairs around the world. The first distribution was to Voluntary Services at the VA hospital in Salt Lake
City in October. Those wheelchairs are for use in all the outlying buildings on the campus. The VA clinics and the four veterans homes around the state - including the Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson - will each be given two wheelchairs. The rest are either going to specific veterans or are awaiting a request from a veteran or a veteran’s organization for distribution. For more information, call Ray Folks 801-423-2132 or John Wainscott at 801-943-2429.
tribe, one circle.” “We are equal and inequal. The rose is not equal to the tree. The ocean is not equal to the sky. They are each magnificent. They are each one of a kind. They are each divine. So am I. So are you. The light on your mountaintop does not make my mountaintop wrong.” The miracle of many miracles that occurred over the weekend was knowing that if there is a place where such diversity can be gathered together and peace and
service so abundant, then it is possible for the rest of us and the rest of the world. To learn more about Katie Jo Welch, go to her website, IAmKatieJo.net, or her Facebook page: Katie Jo Drum Circle Goddess. She teaches and facilitates drum circles and drum-making workshops, works with suicide loss support groups and drug rehabilitation centers, and is hired for private retreats including cancer treatment and healing retreats.
Seeing the volatility in the world today, people of all walks of life are preparing for the unexpected. Some right here in Spanish Fork are rediscovering the waning arts of food preservation and dehydration that have been practiced for hundreds of years. Others have seen family members displaced by wildfires and discovered the practicality and need of 72-hour kits or “Bug Out Bags.” One man has been engaged in preparedness for 45 years and taught survival skills and the extreme importance of water and sanitation. These people and many others are presenting classes to anyone that is interested. All are welcome to attend a Provident Living and Preparedness Conference hosted by the LDS Spanish Fork Stake (1006 E. 200 South) on Saturday, Nov. 7. They are excited to share with the public interactive learning through classes, hands-on demonstrations, and make-and-take items. Go to http://tiny.cc/nfgi4x to sign up for free make-and-take items which include a #10 can stove and waterproof fire-starters. (You must bring your own supplies, but you can make it there. Other paid items will be there, but they had to be paid for before publication of this edition of Serve Daily.) Display tables will open at 8:30 a.m. for people to view and talk with the presenters. The opening session will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and presented by Spanish Fork City’s Public Safety Coordinator Don Thomas. His presentation is titled
“What to Expect the First 72 Hours.” Did you know that in Spanish Fork there are 45,000 residents but only 15 emergency responders, all of whom are volunteers? Don Thomas will clearly lay out the importance of preparing your family and neighbors for a city-wide emergency. After the opening session, there will be four classrooms with four rotating topics. From 9:45 to 10:35 a.m., the following will be offered: “The Twin Sisters of Disaster: Water & Sanitation” by Jim Phillips, “Lessons Learned From Our 72Hour Kit Adventures” by LaReita Berky, “Basic First Aid” by Tamie Harding and “What Will You Do With All of That Wheat?” by Linda Mount. From 10:45 to 11:35 a.m., the following will be presented: “Take Control of Your Money ... Take Control of Your Life” by Richard Hirst, “Food Storage Tips for Beginners & Beyond” by Julie Mathis “Should Have Went to Scouts ... Outdoor Survival” by Brody Lambert and “Canning & Dehydration 101” by Becky Hansen. From 11:45 a.m. to 12:35 p.m., there will be a repeat of the 9:45 a.m. classes. From 12:45 to 1:30 p.m., there will be a repeat of the 10:45 a.m. classes with the exception of “Canning & Dehydration,” which will be replaced by “Herbal Remedies for Emergencies” by Ray Lambert. Please come attend these free classes on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1006 East 200 South in Spanish Fork.
Public invited to attend preparedness conference
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Chick-fil-A: The wait is over for south Utah County
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By Amy Baird
hen I heard that we were getting a Chick-fil-A in Spanish Fork, I was ecstatic. Fast forward to late September. I had a medical emergency and ended up in the hospital for a few days. While I was in the hospital, the owner had a contest on Facebook to be a guest for the Premier, an invitation-only event before the grand opening where you try lots of items on the menu and get the royal treatment. So I posted about being in the hospital and my girls deserving some fun. I won! So I got to sample a little bit of everything and find my favorites to share with you. Are you ready? We started out with a breakfast treat. I always forget that Chick-fil-A serves breakfast. When I think of my morning
Delectable Dining meal, I normally don’t instantly think of fried chicken. But it was heavenly. We had the chicken minis. The bun was like a sweet Hawaiian roll and it set off the hot fried chicken quite nicely. Little bites of chicken goodness. They also offer breakfast sandwiches served on biscuits and bagels. Next, the salad. Honestly, I have one thing (OK, maybe two things) in mind when I go to Chick-fil-A: the chicken sandwiches and chicken nuggets. Those are my go-to items. I was really impressed with the Cobb Salad, though. The romaine lettuce was a nice break from iceberg let-
World Congress of Families meets in Salt Lake City By Susan Escalante
Utah seemed a fitting location for the World Congress of Families IX. More than 3,000 people from 46 states and 52 countries who are interested in strengthening the traditional family converged at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City for the congress, which was held Oct. 27-30. For almost a quarter century, the WCF has been the premier international gathering of scholars, ecclesiastical leaders, parliamentarians and advocates of the family as defined in the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The gathering in Utah is the first time this congress has met in the United States. The mission of the WCF is to affirm, defend and promote the natural family as the lifelong union of a man and a woman through marriage, bound by faith and tradition, for the purposes of sharing love and joy, having children, providing for their moral education, building a vital home economy, offering security in times of trouble, and binding the generations.
The congress is the only group building an alliance of pro-family organizations across denominational boundaries. More information about the World Congress of Families can be found at worldcongress. org. Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave the keynote address during the opening session of the WCF IX on Oct. 27. He shared an outline of the Plan of Salvation to illustrate how the family means everything to Latter-day Saints. “This is a very brief overview,” Ballard said. “I hope it will help you understand how completely linked our theology is to the traditional family.” Of the 185 presenters for the conference, several reside in Utah County. Perhaps the most well-known were Nathan Osmond (American Fork) and Stephanie A. Nielson (Provo). There were also more than 200 volunteers from all over Utah who donned orange shirts and warmly greeted guests from all over the world.
tuce and was cut into perfectly-sized pieces. It had tomatoes, roasted corn kernels, crumbled bacon, tiny pieces of diced egg and, of course, the trademark fried chicken. The thing that really stood out though was the crispy bell peppers. I have never had anything like it. They were fried and crispy but had this nice flavor and texture that was just amazing. Then you add on the Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing and this salad wins for best taste. I felt kind of bad for spending so much time just getting the chicken sandwich when I could have been eating the salad. Now for my favorite: the chicken sandwich. How can you beat it? A perfectly fried piece of delicious, hot chicken on a bun. Plus, they have a lot of sauce options to customize it for your tastes. They have buffalo sauce, ranch sauce, honey mustard, Chick-fil-A Sauce, Polynesian sauce, barbecue sauce. What is really fun is getting the chicken nuggets and trying all of the sauces. But you cannot get any item on the menu without getting the waffle fries. Mmmmm. It is kind of silly how much I love those fries. How can it make the fries taste different? No idea, but these are hot, crispy and just delectable. I could eat them all day long. Desserts. As if you have any room at this point. They have some pretty creamy, silky, delicious shakes. My favorite: the Oreo. The real showstopper was the frost-
ed lemonade. First, you have to gain an appreciation for the lemonade at Chickfil-A. They take real lemons, squeeze them (as in there is a little bit of the pulp in there), add sugar and water and voila, fresh lemonade like grandma used to make. No powdery, pre-made lemonade here. So they take the lemonade and they mix it with ice cream. You get this tart, refreshing creamy drink that is the definition of yummy. And the best part about Chick-fil-A? The service. From the moment you walk in, you are taken care of. Big smiles everywhere. And it is the epitome of clean. The tables are spotless and even have a vase with fresh flowers. Talk about fast food with a touch of class. So there you go; now you know what Chick-fil-A has to offer. Promise me one thing - you must get the fries no matter what you order. Also, get either the lemonade or the frosted lemonade. If you normally get the chicken sandwich or nuggets, expand your horizons and try the salad. I promise that you will be glad you did. Now go see what everyone is raving about and why people camped out for two days to get free food. I promise, you won’t regret it. Chick-fil-A is located in Spanish Fork at 825 E. Highway 6 in front of the Water Gardens Theater. They are open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Nebo foundation awards classroom grants By Lana Hiskey The Nebo Education Foundation functions through generous donations made by individuals and businesses. The foundation helps enrich students’ education in Nebo School District. Through the fundraising efforts of the Nebo Education Foundation board, grants are funded for teachers in the district. The foundation also accepts donations from individuals and businesses to support projects. “That’s what the foundation is all about – to give our students the best educational opportunities possible through classroom grants,” said Lana Hiskey, executive director of the foundation. Congratulations to the following teachers that continue to inspire the minds of students: Oakridge School, Springville Kathleen Ellinger, teacher Ellinger said, “We are so grateful to the Nebo Education Foundation for funding our grant for the full-body slings to be used with our ceiling lift system. My students are all in wheelchairs and dependent on others for their needs. The slings and lift system enable us to move our students more easily and safely around the classroom, from wheelchairs to standing frames to the floor where we work on physical therapy goals. Thank you!”
Spring Lake Elementary School, Payson Douglas Lai, third-grade teacher Lai said, “The grant will be used with matching funds from NEA and donorschoose.org to get an iPad for the classroom. It means so much to my class because they can have the tools they need in their hands to be successful in life. The students can use it for reading, timetable facts, and explaining their thinking in math. They can bring a story to life using their voice. The iPads will be a huge asset as we try out Genius Hour and allow the students to learn something they want to. It also means that I have the freedom to walk around the classroom and project things from the iPad, allowing me to stay more connected to my students. We are so grateful for the donation that was given to us, and truly appreciate your generosity!” Springville High School, Springville Olivia Ward, special education teacher Ward said, “I am so excited about the Kindles for my classroom. I believe they will increase student engagement because the students in my class love technology! I will be using them for reading as well as downloading apps that will help students master their individual goals in other areas. I think the Kindles will work great for academics and even better as positive behavior reinforcement.”
Genealogists: British 1939 Register is an amazing source for info
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By Ginny Ackerson
or those of you with ties in the United Kingdom, the 1939 Register has been released by the British National Archives and Find My Past at findmypast. com. This snapshot of about 41 million people in a nation on the verge of war is an amazing source of information. This record determined rationing, the making of identity cards and military strategy. It also was used after the war when the National Health Service was established. The Register includes the following information: name; sex; age (not year of birth); occupation; profession, trade or employment; residence; condition as to marriage; membership of naval, military or Air Force Reserves or auxiliary forces or of Civil Defense Services or Reserves for the United Kingdom which included England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. Why is this record such a boon to genealogists? The British 1931 census returns, including schedules, enumeration books and plans, were completely destroyed in 1942 in a fire in Hayes, Middlesex, where the census was being stored. The Scottish portion was stored in Edinburgh, so it is still intact. The 1941 census was not taken because the
Ginny’s Genealogical Gems country was in the midst of World War II. This leaves a 30-year gap between the 1921 and 1951 censuses which the 1939 register helps to bridge. The release of the 1939 Register is also advantageous because of the timing. The 1921 census is not scheduled to be released until 2021, so this gives genealogists a bit of a head start and a sneak peek into what they might find out about their families in the release of the census in five years. More good news for my readers! I was selected to not only speak at RootsTech 2016 but to also be an Ambassador! RootsTech is offering a free threeday pass to one of you lucky people. To enter, please email me at groovifamily@ msn.com and tell me why you want to go to RootsTech and how it would benefit your research. The winning entry will be announced in next month’s column in Serve Daily.
Kathleen Ellinger , a teacher at Oakridge School in Springville, is one of three teachers who recently received classroom grants through the Nebo Education Foundation.
Spanish Fork runners qualify for state meet
The Girls Cross Country Team at Spanish Fork High School worked hard this year and missed a team qualification for the state meet by only 5 points. Maddie Stone qualified individually and finished 23rd. All members of the Boys Varsity Team qualified for state. Their results were: Heston Andersen, 25th; Joey Buck, 38th; Nate Hanson, 44th; Wyatt Evans, 112th;
Tanner Olson, 92nd; Fletcher Stanworth, 118th; and Josh (Guts) Wright, 123rd. Both teams are headed to California in December for the National Footlocker Cross Country Race. The Dons will continue to be a threat to runners as they move on to track season this spring. They have many returning athletes and hope to expand the team even more.
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Nebo district employees receive PEAK Awards By Lana Hiskey Nebo School District has announced the winners of its October 2015 PEAK Awards. The PEAK (Positive Energy and Kindness) Awards are designed to focus on “raising the bar” on providing exceptional customer service. The awards are presented monthly to employees of Nebo School District who “really get it” when it comes to providing great customer service, which is turn results in positive impacts on everyone including students, parents, co-workers and members of the community. Faculty and staff members are nominated for PEAK Awards by anyone in the community through the Nebo School District website, www.nebo.edu/PEAK, wherein a special Customer Service link is provided. All nominations must include information on how the individual has provided exceptional customer service as well as how the employee’s actions impacted the nominator’s overall perception of Nebo School District schools. The name and contact information of the nom-
inator must be included. The October 2015 PEAK Award Winners are: Rich Lowe, Custodian Taylor Elementary Nominated by: Frank Daybell “Rich keeps our school maintained. He has a clipboard in the faculty room that anyone with a need can write down, and he checks it several times throughout the day. Rich is easy to approach and drops anything he is doing to help out.... Rich makes it a point to know each individual student by name and their interests. He makes each student feel like they are his favorite.... He can talk to anyone and make them feel like they are the most important person. There is no one more loved at Taylor than Rich.” Lindi Lundell, Teacher Foothills Elementary Nominated by: Andria Lewis “Mrs. Lundell always goes above and beyond for her students, but recently she had a very difficult student that has never been successful at his previous schools.
Suicide Loss Day event planned in Payson By Stacey Hatfield International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day can change your life. It’s the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. Survivor Day 2015 takes place on Saturday, Nov. 21. All gatherings will include a screening of the new Survivor Day documentary produced by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and titled “Family Journeys: Healing and Hope After a Suicide.” Additional programming is specific to each event. The programming may in-
clude presentations by loss survivors and mental health professionals as well as small group discussions that bring together people who have experienced similar losses. For many loss survivors, attending a Survivor Day event is the first time they realize they are not alone. Just hearing the stories — from people at all stages of healing — can be helpful. The gathering also provides participants with a chance to share their own stories with those who understand first-hand the challenges of living in the aftermath of a suicide loss. Please join us at the local event on Nov. 21 at the Mountain View Hospital Plaza, 1000 E. 100 North, Payson, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, visit suvivorday.org.
Nebo School District has announced the winners of its October 2015 PEAK Awards.
The student had never bonded with previous teachers or staff at his schools. Mrs. Lundell showed so much love and patience for this child, even as he hit, kicked, and screamed at her. She never lost her cool and never even talked ill of the child when he wasn’t around. Her intention was to learn as much as possible about him and to try everything.... She shows the perfect balance of love and discipline for this student and all her students.” Shane Fawson, Medical Fragile Unit Sierra Bonita Elementary Nominated by: Mike Larsen, Andy Wiley, Peggy Freek, Lindsey Pierce, Janna Slye “The sun shines just a little brighter at Sierra Bonita because of Shane Fawson and the positive energy and kindness he radiates. Shane was hired to work in Nebo after he graduated from Oakridge years ago. As a technician in Miss Freek’s medically fragile unit, Shane works hard and with compassion to challenge students to meet their physical goals.... He loves each student and knows them personally.” Staci Call, PE Technician Canyon Elementary Nominated by: Darlynn Menlove “Staci is the most amazing PE technician that I know! She goes the extra mile to get to know all the students in the school since she has each class for 40 minutes without many breaks! Staci even
came to my class at recess to watch the students and memorize their names. My students ask every day when they can go to P.E. since they love it so much! Staci offered to come a half hour earlier in the day, on her own time, and take my class so that they wouldn’t miss PE.” Marianne Stevens, Technician Mapleton Junior High Nominated by: Martin Powell “Mrs. Stevens has assisted students in CTE during FLEX time for the last couple of years. She is has been assigned for one period once a week in a CTE class to support the curriculum and facility needs of the teacher and students. Her desire to be constantly engaged in service is so exceptional. Immediately upon her arrival, Mrs. Stevens is engaged in the needs of students and the teacher. She is resourceful in finding solutions to the processes of the facility and classroom.” Brenda Mikesell, Skill Building Barnett Elementary Nominated by: Gwen Spencer & Jack White “Brenda is always so willing to give an extra hand with students in our school who may be struggling with disruptive behavior. Students are always given an extra bit of encouragement and love when they are with Brenda. Students hear, ‘I know you can do it.’ Students can go to her room and feel unafraid and comfortable.”
Spanish Fork Winter Lights Parade planned for Nov. 27 By Clark H. Caras Once the turkey wishbone has been shared and the football games are over, the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce wants to invite all the family and friends who are in need of recovery from early morning shopping to join us along the city’s historic Main Street for the now-famous and annual Winter Lights Parade. This year’s parade will be held Friday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. beginning at 900 North. The parade will then make its way to 100 South and around the city’s Library Park. “This is a parade that has been patterned after the lights parade people are familiar with at Disneyland,” said Susan Taylor, a Spanish Fork business owner and one of the parade’s founders. With the parade in its fifth year, the entries are becoming more and more sophisticated, lighted and animated, said
Blake Barney, another of the parade founders and a business owner in the community. Entries are open to businesses from throughout the valley as well as families who want to participate. Cash prizes for the top three entries will be offered this year. There is no fee to enter, but forms need to be at the chamber office, 40 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, by Nov. 23. For more information, go to www.spanishforkchamber.com or call 801-7988352. “The parade lasts about 45 minutes and is well worth the trip to see and begin all of the holidays with,” said Clark H. Caras, chamber executive director. “And there is no better way to greet Santa than by seeing him come from the North Pole and end the parade in the most dazzling and lighted float there is in the parade.”
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Janna Slye reports to Nebo board about education meeting By Lana Hiskey Students from Rees Elementary School in Spanish Fork sing during a presentation by representatives of the school at a meeting of the Nebo School District Board of Education.
Rees Elementary showcases programs for Nebo board By Lana Hiskey Representatives from Rees Elementary School in Spanish Fork recently highlighted some of the school’s programs at a meeting of the Nebo School District Board of Education. Rees Principal Ryan Pitcher started the presentation by boasting about the school’s secret weapon: its supportive parents. He then introduced the second-grade students, who sang Rees’ school song. Pitcher also shared informationa about the school’s Conceptual Mathematic Instruction. “The big idea behind CMI is that students understand why certain math concepts work rather than just trying to get students to memorize. It means going deeper with fewer problems than just lots of practice going through memorized steps. It is thinking critically and being able to analyze,” he said. School Community Councilmember
Camille Hill then addressed the board and explained how the School Trustland funds were being used. They help fund technology, reading, math and the arts. First-grade teacher Jacquelyn Searle and fifth-grade teacher Sarah Ledingham both shared examples of CMI and showed students actively engaged in developing, practicing and solidifying concepts through video. “As we received more training on CMI, I learned that we have to get students to share their solution to the class. It has been fascinating to see how the students have developed and progressed,” Searle said. “I love teaching CMI. One aspect that is the most crucial is student questioning. Our students explore the ‘why’ behind how math works. CMI has literally changed my life,” Ledingham said. To see a glimpse of the presentations, go to the Rees Elementary School Facebook page.
Janna Slye, a special education teacher at Sierra Bonita Elementary School in Spanish Fork, had the opportunity to meet with Utah Governor Gary Herbert, Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox and Herbert’s Education Advisor Tami Pyfer. Others that were chosen to be a part of this elite committee included an elementary school principal, special education teacher mentor, high school counselor, elementary behavior unit teacher, elementary special education teacher, elementary teacher and high school teacher. Slye reported on the meeting recently before the Nebo School District Board of Education. Some of the celebrations of the meeting included discussion about grade schools, exceptional instructional leaders, Common Core, and Professional Learning Communities. Some educational challenges reported included performance pay, teacher salaries, year-end testing, class sizes and student behaviors. Herbert took the time to personally thank each educator in the meeting. He expressed commitment to increase Utah’s education ranking, and he intends to continue providing additional funding for education. Slye also told the board about the importance of strong leadership in Nebo district such as Mike Larsen, principal at Sierra Bonita. “Mr. Larsen is supportive and approachable and has the ability to create leaders throughout the school,” Slye said. “He exhibits quality leadership with his
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presence in school and classroom through interacting with students and supporting teachers.” Slye added, “The governor acknowledged teacher challenges and suggested we approach our school board and superintendent about inviting legislators into the classroom. The governor genuinely cares about education in Utah.” The board thanked Slye for reporting back on this important educational partnership with the governor of Utah.
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Sing your own song at Art City Music Fest Nov. 14 For the seventh time, the Art City Music Fest will invite all local songwriters/musicians to undertake its yearly challenge: to meet, collaborate, create and perform a song - all on the same day! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14. The ACMF is a highly unique experience. Songwriters, singers, instrumental musicians, writers, poets and artists come from all over the West to participate. They will meet like-minded performers, form into writing/performing groups and slam out a song (sometimes multiple songs) in just eight hours. Then they will perform their song as part of an “all-star concert” which is open to the public. All the events of the ACMF 2015 are absolutely free. This year’s ACMF songwriting workshop, titled “Four Approaches to Songwriting,” will be taught by a former music instructor at the University of Utah. This concise, insightful class will help get ideas churning and will offer direction for those who are newer to the songwriting craft. The bulk of the day will be spent in self-contained songwriting groups. The participants will break into groups of their own choosing, brainstorm together,
collaborate on music and lyrics, and test their ideas by rehearsing the various parts. They will write and rewrite, sing and play, hone and polish. Their songs will benefit from the “cross-pollination of ideas” and - ultimately - from the collective experience of the group. The crowning achievement of the ACMF each year is the concert, wherein the dozen-or-so groups will perform their song on stage, to a live audience, with amplification and monitoring. This is a perfect opportunity for photos and recordings. There are also door prizes for the participants donated by local businesses. This event is extraordinary in that many of the performers will have met for the first time that very morning. One notable example of the importance of meeting and networking with new musicians is the band Star-Off, which was listed as “one of the best indie bands in the world” (Wiles Magazine, “Summer Guide to Independent Artists,” July 2014). And you guessed it - Star-Off’s Brad Williams and Nathan Standage met at the Art City Music Fest. Find more information at Artcitymusicfest.com.
On Sept. 2, 38 volunteers came from United Way, The Little Hen, Microfocus (formerly Novell), and Culinary Crafts to Westside Elementary School in Springville to give a day of service. Their kindness and generosity made a huge difference for the students and teachers as they brought materials and built scooter racks for every classroom (30 in total), repainted the blacktop of the playground, and worked hard to improve the library – cleaning, stamping, weeding out, moving and taping more than 1,000 books.
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Landmark High School introduces new teachers By Joseph Bayse and Kolton Dudley Dragon Times Reporters Landmark High School in Spanish Fork is pleased to welcome two new teachers to the school: KC Rawlinson and Peggy Hales. We had the pleasure of interviewing both of them to learn more about them and introduce them to the students and faculty of Landmark High School. Rawlinson’s favorite activity to do outside of school is being outdoors, hunting and riding four-wheelers and motorcycles. He is currently serving in the military. He has been in the military since 2004 where
he is in the artillery and has traveled many places. Rawlinson is from Delta and graduated from Southern Utah University. “Working at Landmark is awesome, I love teaching the students here. They seem like they didn’t have a home at their other high school but look at Landmark as their home,” Rawlinson said. Before starting at Landmark, he taught biology at Granger High School for two years. Hales used to work at South Jordan Middle School before coming to Landmark. She is from Burlington, Idaho. Peggy loves to read and likes going on road trips; her favorite one is going to Disneyland. There was one time when she traveled out of the country and went into Canada. Hales said she enjoys the students here and enjoys teaching them.
Don’t expect someone else to push your throttle By Theresa Olesen
On a four-wheeler, if you don’t push the throttle, you don’t move forward. If you are on an incline and you don’t push the throttle, you may actually roll backward. Additionally, as the driver, you would never expect someone else to push the throttle for you. Our health is the same way. If we choose to do nothing about our health, it does not improve. For many who are young, this may not be a problem. But as we grow older, it’s a bit like being on a trail that inclines with our four-wheeler. If you are not mindful of your health, you actually slip toward obesity and poor health as you age. Unfortunately, it’s not only those 40-plus-year-olds that need to worry these days. Even the young have reason to consider being proactive with their health. Our world of super-sizing and easy access to calories with very little effort as well as nonphysical entertainment such as video games and movies puts even the young at risk of slipping down toward obesity and poor health. You are the only one who can decide if you will actively seek a journey of health or slip toward the consequences of obesity, poor health and disease. No one can force you to choose health. Should you decide to push the throttle and start a journey toward healthy habits and a healthy weight, you may be facing some rugged terrain. There are many op-
tions or tools to use to help you. Support and encouragement are needed, especially if you have a long journey ahead of you. We are approaching the season of holidays. This can present multiple challenges. As a culture we are challenged with celebrating what I call the “holi-season” instead of the “holi-days” in the season. Instead of celebrating only the four days of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, we celebrate the whole three months! What can be done? Mindfulness is your key. Remember your goals. Choose rather than respond mindlessly as treats appear at your workplace. Fuel your body throughout the day so you avoid becoming hungry and overeating. Drink plenty of water so dehydration is not confused with hunger. These are the types of reminders and suggestions that are given at the free healthy habits and weight-loss support group that meets each Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Maceys store in Spanish Fork. Feel free to join our group as we support each other through the holidays. The journey is worth it. The rough parts can be maneuvered and you can successfully reach the top of the mountain for an incredible view that cannot be described with words or pictures. For support group information, contact Theresa Olesen at GoodbyeFatForever@ gmail.com.
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The 5 best and worst How Brigham Young things about Thanksgiving responded to his recession
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t will be Thanksgiving again before you know it. There are a lot of wonderful things about Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, there are a lot of bad things about Thanksgiving too. Here’s five of the worst, then five of the best: Worst #5: Shopping — It used to be that Black Friday started at six in the morning. Then it started at four. Then it started at midnight. Now, some greedy retailers are starting Black Friday on Thanksgiving afternoon! Enough! Worst #4: Detroit Lions — Why do we get stuck watching Detroit every Thanksgiving? Having to watch the Lions is like someone saying, “You can have a piece of fruit (Yay!) but it has to be a prune.” (Boo!) Worst #3: That One Relative — We all have “that one relative.” He/she is the one who makes Thanksgiving (and all family gatherings) a little more stressful than they need to be. Worst #2: Cooking — The bad thing about the good food on Thanksgiving is that it takes a long time to cook it all. Sometimes it takes days of preparation for a meal that lasts less than an hour. Worst #1: Dishes — When the meal is
over, someone has to do all those dishes. That someone will likely be you. Best #5: Nap Time — After the meal is over, find yourself a cozy spot. There’s nothing quite like a turkey-induced nap! Best #4: Football — Between the NFL and college, there’s always a game on. (And if you nap through the Detroit game, that’s okay because so do the Lions.) Best #3: Family and Friends — It’s always great to spend the day with the people you care about the most. (You might even get to see your favorite cousin!) Best #2: Food — So much good food! There’s turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, rolls, pies and so much more! It’s a wonderful feast, and it all tastes great! Best #1: Pies! — Yes, I know I included pies under the “food” category, but I figure they’re so good they deserve a category of their own. Pumpkin, apple, peach, cherry, pecan, chocolate, banana cream or whatever it be, it be delicious! This guy likes to try some pie! I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the holiday, be sure to be thankful and appreciative of all the good things in your life. (And for more funny-ish writing, check out slowjoe40.com.)
Family history center classes The Springville Family History Center is located at 415 S. 200 East across from the Springville Museum of Art. The center is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and at other times and days of the week by appointment for special groups. The Springville Family History Center is a full-functioning branch of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. It is a place where residents can get help with their family history research. Check out the center’s website at www. springvillefamilyhistorycenter.org for more information and a complete list of classes that are available free to the public.
The following classes are planned for November: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.: New Family History Consultant & Leadership Training Friday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.: Workshop “Beyond the General Search, Looking at Specific Record Groups” Wednesday, Nov. 11, noon: Brown Bag Webinar - “Finding Your Family on Newspapers.com” Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.: “Introduction to Find a Grave” Wednesday, Nov. 18, noon: Brown Bag Webinar - “Discover New Research Opportunities with the MyHeritage and FamilySearch Partnership” Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.: “Newspapers and Other Secondary Sources”
At Spanish Fork 17, we try to do something every month with Spanish Fork Mayor Steve Leifson and Miss Spanish Fork Allison Isaac. Allison had the idea to do a “Thriller” video. We got a lot of people to come in zombie mode, we braved a cold wet October night and had a blast. Kudos to all that came and were a part of this fun event on Oct. 29.
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s mentioned, Brigham Young and other LDS leaders said the Mormon cooperative movement of the 1860s was a stepping stone to the United Order – celestial-level economics. President Young had seen the success of the Brigham City co-op network in getting the Saints to move their focus from filling their own temporal needs competitively to working cooperatively. He had successfully integrated the principles of cooperative free enterprise into the Saints’ economy with the creation of the Zion’s Cooperative Mercantile Institute, which greatly blessed the Saints. In June of 1873, Brigham Young reported that the only thing keeping the Saints from entering into United Orders was some sticky legal issues they had to work out. Then came the September 1873 banking panic which triggered a six-year international recession. It was particularly hard on Saints who were not employed within the cooperative network. Most who worked for “gentile” ventures, especially the mines in Nevada, lost their jobs and their savings. Brigham arrived in St. George that winter and saw the economic devastation the recession had created. He then organized the first of about 150 United Orders among the Saints. “The whole community was managed as one vast enterprise,” reported church historian Leonard J. Arrington. The constitution for the St. George United Order revealed several motives
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behind this move. They wanted to achieve tighter economic unity by combining their labors for their mutual benefit. They wanted to avoid the conflict between capital and labor, the “oppression of monied monopolies” and the abuses of the banking system, which caused “financial panic and bankruptcy, paralyzing industry,” making it difficult for people to provide for their families. The order’s constitution expressed their belief that “to become truly prosperous, we must be self-sustaining, encouraging home manufacturing, producing [our own] raw materials; and not only supply our own wants with manufactured goods, but also have some to spare for exportation,” thereby growing a fund for producing yet more needed goods locally. The St. George model had three elements. First, each person contributed their economic property (like tools and raw materials) and consecrated their time and talents in return for capital stock in the order. Second, they each pledged to produce their own consumer goods locally and only do business within the order. Third, they committed to live the Gospel to the fullest “as good Christians ought to live.” Share your thoughts at BuildingZion. org.
‘The Lake House’ will keep you up late reading By Debbie Balzotti
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his is my favorite historical fiction novel of the year. I’ve read several best sellers and new releases, but this is the one I pre-ordered and started reading the day it was dropped on my doorstep. Kate Morton writes suspenseful, intriguing stories about characters with deep, dark secrets. I’ve loved every book she’s written and “The Lake House” is another great one. In 1933, Eleanor and Anthony Edevane are preparing their home in the Cornwall countryside for their annual Midsummer Eve party. Sixteen-year-old Alice Edevane and her sisters enjoy a magical evening but awake to the shocking news that their adored baby brother Theo is missing. Alice and her family are devastated by the tragedy and leave their beloved home, never to return. Seventy years later, DC Sadie Sparrow arrives in Cornwall to visit her grandfather and escape the fall-out from a case gone wrong. On a morning run, the detective discovers the ruin of the Edevane mansion and learns that a baby boy disappeared from the house, but the case was never solved. She decides to investigate the tragedy to distract herself from her own problems. After researching everything about the cold case - reading files, searching
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old newspaper accounts and studying maps of the house - she decides to track down Alice Edevane. Sadie sets up a meeting with the elderly Alice Edevane, now a famous crime novelist living in London, and asks her about her family tragedy. Sadie describes herself to the cautious Alice: “No. I’m not a reckless person. I’m conscientious. Maybe with a dash of headstrong.” Alice entrusts her with family secrets and hopes Sadie will finally discover what happened to her baby brother Theo. Once again, author Kate Morton writes a magical haunting mystery that kept me awake reading late at night until I finished the book – but it was worth it. The surprises, secrets and plot twists kept me riveted until the very end.
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The Big Bratt Boutique offers a variety of women’s Western wear and jewelry.
Big Bratt Boutique opens in Spanish Fork By Clark Caras Historic Spanish Fork Main Street is alive and well thanks to families like the Pratts of Benjamin who just two months ago opened their brick and mortar Big Bratt Boutique. The business offers young women’s and ladies’ nouveau Western wear and jewelry and is located at 325 N. Main (in the building just south of Rocky’s). Their ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, Oct. 14, and hosted by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The Big Bratt Boutique is a family affair with mom Stacy keeping order and daughters and friends who are among the best in up-and-coming high school and college rodeo helping herd things along. This absolutely unique women’s clothier makes its home in an old garage bay that, when you open the door, transforms you into a world of shopping wonder and plunder, making women of all ages examine where the unique gifts might have come from. Specializing in nouveau Western and stylish clothing and accessories, this visit will make you wonder if Big Bratt
read the manual on creating a new look for Spanish Fork’s Historic Main Street.
Superintendent Rick Nielsen presents an award to Matt McDonald, vice president Sunroc Building Materials, in recognition of the company’s support of the Nebo Education Foundation.
Sunroc recognized by Nebo School District By Lana Hiskey
During its opening weekend, the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Spanish Fork collected children’s books, which were donated to Mountainland Head Start in Payson. A huge thank you is given to all those who donated books. The children were eager to see what was in the book house. They almost couldn’t wait for us to set it down before they were looking at the books and asking us to read to them.
Nebo School District Superintendent Rick Nielsen and Nebo Education Foundation Director Lana Hiskey recognized Sunroc Building Materials, a Clyde Company, with an award at the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce at the First Friday Forum in October. Matt McDonald, vice president of Sunroc Building Materials, was there to accept the award and recognition on behalf of the company. “The Clydes have been supportive of the Nebo Foundation’s events, especially the annual ‘Green Fever’ golf tournament held every spring. They continue to support teachers and students in various ways,” Nielsen said. The Clyde Companies have donated
their time, treasure and talent over the years to the students of Nebo School District through the Nebo Education Foundation. “The foundation has grown tremendously over the last decade with the dedication and leadership of Natalie Clyde, who served as president, vice president and past president of the Nebo Education Foundation Board. She has vision and knows how to get things done. We are so grateful to the Clydes and their companies for all their continued support,” HIskey said Lana Hiskey. The Utah Valley Chamber Education Committee strives to improve educational outcomes in the county through encouraging partnerships between the business and education communities.
Doug Smith has opened two new dealerships in Spanish Fork: Dough Smith Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram and Doug Smith Chevrolet. The Chevrolet store is a new line for Smith, who also owns and operates three dealerships in American Fork. The new Spanish Fork location at 1341 N. Main is on the former site of Denny Manhole Chevrolet. The adjacent Chrysler store has been vacant for several years after being closed by Chrysler Motors. Having undergone extensive remodeling and redecorating in recent months, the Chrysler dealership reintroduces the complete line of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles to the Spanish Fork market. Doug Smith first opened a Chrysler store in 1979 in Bountiful. The move to
American Fork was completed in August 1997 with the opening of the Doug Smith Autoplex. In 2003, Subaru was added to the lineup, and Kia was added to the Autoplex in 2009. According to Tom Smith, “We see this expansion into Spanish Fork as a great opportunity. We’re proud to become members of the Spanish Fork community. We feel this is an opportunity for us to become good neighbors by making a positive contribution to the community. We look forward to serving all the people of southern Utah County.” Tom Smith graduated from Westminster College in 2008 with a degree in business management. He is an 11-year veteran of the car business.
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Payson banker provides financial expertise to students By Britnee Johnston Students at Payson Junior High School received a special lesson on credit score, identity theft and student debt from Kepi Heimuli of Zions Bank as part of the national Get Smart About Credit Day. Heimuli taught the lesson to seventh-graders in Jim Howell’s classroom on Oct. 28. The Get Smart About Credit lesson plan focused on three major financial components that teens should be aware of when they leave high school: 1. Paying for college: Student loans have increased by 84 percent from 2008 to 2015, reaching $1.2 trillion in debt. This is the only type of consumer debt that isn’t decreasing, according to a study from Experian. To help reduce this number, some experts recommend that the total amount of student debt should not exceed the borrower’s anticipated annual salary for the first year out of school. 2. Understanding credit score: A good credit score is important for making large
purchases down the road. To maintain a good credit score, consumers should make payments on time, pay off as much as they can and borrow below the maximum. 3. Preventing identity theft: In 2014, fraudsters stole $16 billion from 12.7 million U.S. consumers, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. To help avoid losing money to fraudsters and ruining their credit score, teens should review bills and bank statements often and only enter their personal information on secure websites. “When it comes to financial literacy, studies report that teens in the United States rank below half of their peers in other developed countries,” said Heimuli, field service tech at Zions Bank. “As part of Zions Bank, I want to improve awareness in my community by teaching teens in Payson how to make sound financial decisions when they’re on their own.” For more information on the national Get Smart About Credit Day, visit http:// tiny.cc/zksb5x.
Students at Payson Junior High School were taught about finances by special guest Kepi Heimuli of Zions Bank as part of national Get Smart About Credit Day.
SERVPRO of Provo has been named Business of the Month by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
SERVPRO of Provo named Business of Month Chick-fil-A opens in Sp. Fork A huge “thank you” from SERVPRO of Provo to the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce for the tremendous honor of being named Business of the Month. For 35 years, SERVPRO of Provo has proudly served Utah County and has loved being an active part of this wonderful community. SERVPRO of Provo specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after fire, smoke or water damage. We also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business. Basically, we’re the people you hope you never have to call. Accidents do happen more frequently than most people think and can be very stressful and overwhelming to the home or business owner. SERVPRO of Provo understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it “like it never even happened.” SERVPRO of Provo works closely with
Spanish Fork’s new Chick-fil-A restaurant opened recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
the insurance industry and understands the policies and procedures that need to be adhered to in order to make the damage restoration process run smoothly for agents, adjusters and those they insure. We work with any insurance carrier and are proud to say that we are one of the preferred vendors of State Farm, Allstate, Bear River, American Family, MetLife, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide and many, many more. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of 1,600 qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Provo. Follow us on social media for tips on cleaning, repairs, as well as some funny pictures and videos: Twitter and Instagram - @SERVPRO_Provo. Facebook - SERVPRO of Provo/North Utah County.
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Under the ownership/operator guidance of Scott Rasband of Cedar Hills, the first Chick-fil-A south of central Utah has opened its doors in Spanish Fork at 825 US Highway 6. At one point prior to the official opening, the store resembled an RV park or Boy Scout gathering as the parking lot filled with dozens of tents. These tents were filled with people hoping to be some of the store’s first 100 people who, by
Chick-fil-A tradition, are gifted 52 meals or one year’s worth of food from the famous restaurant chain. With the ribbon cutting and induction of Chick-fil-A into the city’s Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, the First Bite ceremony was held. All attending were given a chicken sandwich and, at the signal from the famous cow mascot, all bit down at the same time, thus officially opening this new addition to south Utah County and Spanish Fork.
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The opening of Jace Gordon Real Estate in Spanish Fork was celebrated recently by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The Red Desert Ramblers will perform a free concert on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. in the Springville Museum of Art.
Red Desert Ramblers to Ribbon-cutting held for be featured at museum realtor Jace Gordon By Ginny Ackerson The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce cut a ribbon on Oct. 21 recognizing a realtor who is now working in the area: Jace Gordon of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Influence Partners. Jace Gordon was born and raised in a small agricultural community just west of Spanish Fork and learned from an early age the importance of hard, honest work. Gordon was the youngest of six children and his father was a entrepreneur who instilled a work ethic and “can do” attitude into his children. Real estate has always been a keen interest of Gordon’s. He started by helping his mother find a new home after his father passed away and really enjoyed every aspect of the transaction. Concerned by many of his friend’s complaints regarding the real estate process and how daunting it can be, Gordon decided he needed to become qualified to change that. He strongly believes it
should not be that hard. He now strives to make buying or selling a breeze for his clients by placing the burden of the process on his shoulders. He feels that as the “professional,” he is paid to take on that responsibility and is reliable and highly communicative throughout each stage of a transaction. Gordon’s choice of brokerage is Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Influence Partners. One of the most recognizable consumer brands, BH&G shares Gordon’s passion for the home and is steeped in tradition while keeping a keen eye on innovation. Gordon’s base of operations is in Salem, but he serves clients in Utah, Salt Lake, Tooele and Davis counties and surrounding areas. You can depend upon Gordon to work hard for you, and his winning personality, sincerity and integrity are sure to make you smile. Jace Gordon can be reached at 801-369-0057 or visit his website at jacegordonrealestate.com.
The Springville Arts Commission will present the Red Desert Ramblers in concert on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. in the Springville Museum of Art. The concert is part of the museum’s Sunday Concert Series, which offers concerts on the third Sunday of each month except June and July and features excellent local artists and a wide variety of genres. It is always free to the public. The museum is located at 126 E. 400 South in Springville. The Red Desert Ramblers play Bluegrass, Classic Country and Swing music, blending harmonies with smoking instrumental breaks. The Salt Lake Tribune wrote, “When it comes to locally produced bluegrass bands, it’s hard to do better.” They have been honored by the International Bluegrass Music Association by being the first Utah Band to be hired for an IBMA performance and were the only bluegrass band featured at the Mountain
West Conference of the Arts. Members have won several awards including Sharon Mitchell as best Utah dulcimer player and Rick Martinez as best banjo player for IAMA. They are a regional band with national recognition and members hail from Salt Lake and Summit counties. Sharon Mitchell is the band leader and manager and has played hammered dulcimer since 1989. In addition to Red Desert Ramblers, she also plays with the Public Domain String Band and the American Irish Duo. Mitchell runs the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association Local Concert Series. She is the “roots and branches” of the band, adding both an old-time flavor and a unique progressive twist. The concert series’ annual Utah Valley Hand Bell Choir concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 4:30 p.m. at the museum. The concert is free but, because of the popularity of this concert, tickets need to be picked at the art museum. Tickets will be available starting Saturday, Nov. 28, during the normal operating hours of the museum.