Canyon Creek center to add retail space Woodbury Corporation, a full-service real estate and development company, in partnership with WPI Enterprises, announced on March 23 that it will be adding approximately 245,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space to its Canyon Creek Shopping Center in Spanish Fork. Upon completion of this expansion, it is anticipated that up to an additional 45 new retail tenants will be added, with the roster of national tenants including Cinemark, Downeast Home, Ulta, Famous Footwear, Petco and Ross, among others. Canyon Creek Commercial Center is a 240-acre mixed-use development project that includes 65 acres of hospital and health care facilities and more than 1 million square feet of retail and commercial space. The center was created in partnership between Woodbury Corporation, WPI Enterprises and Scott Hanson, who worked closely with elected Spanish Fork officials whose priority and vision was to develop an otherwise underdeveloped area into a major commercial center to benefit residents. This is one of the largest commercial developments currently underway along
The Canyon Creek Shopping Center in Spanish Fork, which is already home to a Costco and a Walmart, has announced the future development of more than 200,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
the Wasatch Front. The completed portion of the project includes tenants such as
Costco, Walmart, Good Earth and Ace as well as approximately 148,000 square feet
The Springville High School boys basketball team won the state championship game March 4.
Photo by Mark Spencer
Springville takes state basketball title By Ed Helmick Congratulations to the Springville High School Red Devils boys basketball team for winning the state championship game on March 4 in Ogden. The game was a nail-biter that went to overtime twice, but the Red Devils never gave up. The game ended with an 81 to 79 victory and the first state title for Springville High School boys basketball since 1958. When the team returned to Springville at about 9:30 p.m. and came off I-15 at the north Springville exit, they were met with a fire department and police department
escort back to the high school. Crowds of people lined the street and then joined the convoy in their own vehicles. What a wonderful, classic American sight this was, the demonstration of pride and joy by so many for a record book team achievement. What makes this game and the Springville High School Red Devils boys basketball team even more interesting is the story behind the team. The boys were long-time residents of Springville and had played together for years. Several of the team members come from families of basketball players. Bennett Hullinger’s dad played for Springville High in the 1980s
and Jesse Hullinger’s dad was on the team in the 1990s. Elliot Jordan, the grandfather of sophomore Jaymon Jordan, played on the 1958 state championship team. What will the five seniors on the team be doing after graduation? All of them have submitted applications for two-year LDS mission assignments. The seriousness and commitment with which these young men live their lives is a rewarding example of family and community values in Springville. Now juniors and sophomores will move up to take on next year’s challenge. Coach Justin Snell, you are doing a great job, and you have lot to look forward to.
of other food, banking and retail tenants. As part of the overall project, nearly four miles of new roads have been built to connect the project to regional transportation systems, existing roads and residential neighborhoods. “We envision Canyon Creek Commercial Center as a central hub for economic activity in south and central Utah County,” said Jeff Woodbury, vice president of development and acquisitions for Woodbury Corporation. “This project would not have been possible without the efforts of the elected officials and staff of Spanish Fork City, who play a critical role in the redevelopment of this area.” “We are excited for these additions to our community. These stores will provide shopping opportunities to residents of our community and the surrounding area to stay closer to home and shop,” said Spanish Fork Mayor Steve Leifson. “We are very pleased with the variety this next phase brings to town, including a luxury first-run movie theater.” Construction is now underway on the expansion, and will be completed with many new tenants opening for business this fall.
SF animal shelter receives Petco grant
The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter in Spanish Fork has received a $5,000 grant from the Petco Foundation. The money will be used to create a medical fund for the animals that come into the shelter. The shelter does not have a vet on staff and when animals come in needing medical help, they have only been able to provide some comfort measures. With this money, they will be able to provide antibiotics, pain medications, some veterinarian care and vaccinations. As this fund is depleted, the shelter hopes the public will keep it in mind. The shelter would like to grow the medical fund to be able to keep helping the animals it receives. The shelter express its thanks to the Petco Foundation and also the rescue organizations that work with it. In 2016, they rescued 1,177 animals out of the shelter. In the past year, 514 animals have been adopted by their new families. The shelter is located at 582 W. 3000 North in Spanish Fork. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shelter is closed Tuesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Adoptions start one hour after opening and end one hour before closing. Call 801851-4080 for more information.
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Volunteer to be a friend Memorial Square in SF to a local family in need undergoing renovation By Jessica Awbrey
Julie found Circles Utah Valley in September of 2014 as a single mother with three children. After losing their rental home in an electrical fire, Julie and her kids experienced a few weeks of homelessness. She was able to find another rental but wanted Circles’ help to permanently break the cycle of poverty. Circles Utah Valley is a community initiative with the aim of assisting local families in getting out of poverty and becoming self-reliant. Circles is hosting an event where you can learn more about being a part of this process in an effective and meaningful way. Circles has a unique approach of providing an environment and training for families to receive support while setting, breaking down and reaching their goals so they can permanently move out of poverty. This is possible through a support network for the families, who are made up of community volunteers. The network facilitated by Circles empowers families, causing incomes to improve, debt and public assistance to decrease and relationships necessary to leaving poverty to be built. Through Circles, Julie learned skills like budgeting and goal setting, which helped her build a financial support system for the first time. She met Pam, a community volunteer, who helped her overcome difficult circumstances, even reaching out to personal contacts to help Julie find a job after being laid off. You can be a part of Circles by volunteering to work with a family as they
work towards their goal of self-reliance. The role of a volunteer is to be an intentional friend, offering emotional support and helping participants break their goals down into manageable steps. In this process, the experiences that volunteers share can be invaluable to families as they go through life transitions. As a volunteer, you will have a noticeable impact on a family. The relationship you will build with this family is lasting and a place to share personal experiences. These families are local, from your own town. United by a common goal, volunteers and families come together to form a community of support. You can volunteer as an individual, a couple or together as a family – your kids can even get involved. Since that time, Julie’s life has been drastically different. She has been honored several times as an employee of the month, opened her first savings and checking accounts and married the love of her life. Julie graduated from Circles in February of 2016 when she raised her household income by over 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. On Thursday, April 13, Circles is providing a training that will be open to anyone who is interested in learning more about Circles and this wonderful volunteer opportunity. Come be a part of making a difference in the lives of families in your community. The training will be held from 6:15 to 9 p.m. RSVP to receive the location of the training at https://goo. gl/f4rre4. For more information, contact Jessica Awbrey at 801-691-5242 or jawbrey@ communityactionuc.org.
Driving down Main Street in Spanish Fork, you may have noticed that Memorial Square at 200 North is being renovated, or as the city phrased it, “refreshed.” The memorial to servicemen from Spanish Fork dates back to the late 1980s. The project will update the layout of the park and is intended to make it more inviting to visit. All the current memorial plaques will be preserved at the site in an attractive manner. A rededication ceremony is planned for May 26 at 11 a.m. at the square. Above is shown a concept drawing of the renovated Memorial Square.
Utah County Commission meetings streaming live Utah County Commission weekly meetings are now available to view live online on the county YouTube channel. While it’s not as dramatic as filming a movie, it is a step forward in the commission’s commitment to open government and to providing access to commission meetings. Utah County Commission meetings are usually held each week on Tuesday at 9 a.m. To access past meetings or to view a live meeting, visit the Utah County website at www.co.utah.ut.us. Under Agendas and Meetings, go to Commission Meetings. Click on the YouTube logo and you’ll be directed to past meetings or live streaming. The county has been working on researching, purchasing and installing the system for streaming the meetings during the past year. Commission Chair Bill Lee has been a strong advocate for more transparency in government and led the move to get the new system installed. His efforts, along with strong support from Commissioners Graves and Ivie, have resulted in the new system.
The system has been in use since the Feb. 21 meeting and most of the bugs in the system have been worked out, according to Lee. Commenting on the new system and the opportunity of citizens to become more involved in county government, the commissioners expressed their hope that Utah County citizens would take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the decision-making process in the county and the vital role county government plays in every citizen’s life.
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Spring weather brings DUP pioneer museum invites public to submit us out into the open
films about early settlers
By Ed Helmick Look around at what a nice warm spring day brings out. We see people working in their yards, driving around in convertibles and going fishing to enjoy being outside after a long winter. While enjoying a picnic lunch in the sunshine at Spring Lake the other day, we discovered turtles basking in the sun. At first sight, my wife and I just noticed bumps on a log. Closer inspection revealed a total of five turtles on a log just off the shoreline of the lake. That was a wildlife sighting that we were not expecting. Wow, another example of what spring weather brings out. The turtle species is known as the Redeared Terrapin, also commonly known as the Red-eared Slider. The name comes from a red stripe behind the eyes and their ability to slide off rocks and logs quickly when they feel threatened. They are cold-blooded reptiles and utilize the environmental temperature to regulate their body temperature. That is why they enjoy sunbathing on warm days. It appeared that they not only enjoyed basking in the sun, but they enjoyed doing it as a group lined up next to one another. The turtles we saw appeared to be
By Kathy Birch Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Red-eared Terrapin
Photo by Ed Helmick
about seven to eight inches long, with one slightly smaller than the others. A couple of times we saw a turtle slide off the log, swim around and climb back up on the log. It was a fun sighting and added a great deal to our lunch experience. It left us appreciating the little treasures our creator has provided us. Thanks for the change of season, we all enjoy it.
The Springville-Mapleton Company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers is looking for high-quality documentaries of pioneers to use in its museum. They must be portrayals of the families and individuals that came to this area before May 10, 1869. Films must be based on pioneer histories and stories, and can even be about their artifacts. The group hopes to bring the pioneers “to life” by showcasing these films to people who visit the museum. The films can be up to eight minutes long and must be submitted by noon on Saturday, April 15. Cash prizes of $250 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place will be given. Get your group ready and have fun telling their stories. Start your research by visiting the DUP’s museum at 175 S.
Main in Springville and pick up a free book about Springville’s history. (Mapleton was part of Springville at that time.) We are open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. If you are interested in participating, send an email to let us know how many people are in your group. We will need the name of each person in your group and their T-shirt size. By submitting an entry, you give permission to the DUP museum to show and upload your film. This means that all content in your film must be owned by you or you must have permission to use the media (music, pictures, etc.) within your film. When your video is complete, upload an H.264 file to Google Drive and email us the link no later than noon on April 15. A panel of judges will select the top three films, which will then be viewed and awarded on April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Springville Pioneer Museum, 175 S. Main. Send questions, group information, and video submissions to: SpringMapleDUP@gmail.com.
Payson City employees to host Pay It Forward 5K/1 Mile Challenge on May 6 By Sarah Leavitt For the past seven years, the Payson City Employee Wellness Program has hosted a community event called the Pay It Forward 5K/1 Mile Challenge. This year the event will be held May 6 at Payson City Memorial Park. Payson City employees would like to invite all to this fun community, family-friendly event. Pre-registration cost is $1 by May 2; day of registration is $5. This year there will be a new medal design available to the first 1,500 participants. At the event there will be mascots, food trucks, entertainment, prizes and, of course, participant medals.
Along with the May 6 event, there will be an Elementary School Challenge. The school with the most participants - staff, students and family - will win an award assembly. At the award assembly, the school will receive a plaque to display, playground balls for each classroom and a visit from Olympic athlete Tracey Katan, who will be the guest speaker this year. Registration is available online and or in paper format. For more information, contact Sarah at 801-404-6476 or visit payitforward5k1milechallenge.blogspot. com, paysonutah.org or PayItForward5k1mile on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
The public is invited to participate in the Pay It Forward 5K/1 Mile Challenge on May 6.
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Spotlight on Genola resident Bill Hansen By Tyler Moore
As an insurance agent specializing in Medicare, I meet some inspiring individuals who have experienced more in one lifetime than imaginable. Bill Hansen is one of those people. Bill’s father served in the Navy while he was a child. They traveled often and he found a yearning for adventure at a young age. As a kid who loved science and physics, he remembers his amazement at watching Sputnik fly over his home in Washington. Starting at the age of 10, Bill worked during the summers to earn enough for the Sears radio he wanted. It was $21.95 and he just had to have it. He started his employment adventure by picking up windfall apples for a small wage. He tried out a variety of seasonal jobs during his early years and later followed in his dad’s footsteps, joining the Navy and serving as a gunner on a ship. When he returned home, he worked at all sorts of jobs from Florida to Oregon. He honed many talents through his endeavors, from operating a D7 Caterpillar to taking care of hogs. He eventually made his way to New Mexico to work on the Strategic Defense Initiative, nick-
named Star Wars, during the Cold War. For a few years after that, he and his wife Nancy lived off-grid in California. They later moved to Hawaii so Nancy could work at the Gemini Observatory. There is where Bill developed a knack for woodcarving and making primitive weaponry. When I met Bill and Nancy to help them with their transition to Medicare, Bill shared some of his carved wooden implements with me. I was in awe of a Makau, a type of Hawaiian fish hook, he had created that emulates Maui’s great hook. As I marveled at Bill’s many talents, I was honored to have been welcomed into his Genola home. His fascinating drive and diversity of talents is an inspiration to me. I hope that along the road of life, I can draw as much knowledge and insight from my experiences as Bill has. He lives a rich and interesting life and possesses unique knowledge gleaned from his travels. Utah Avenue Insurance helps individuals and seniors with their health insurance needs. We explore every avenue to get our clients the best possible coverage. If you have questions about your insurance coverage, we represent all carriers available in Utah County, and we are here to help find the best plan for you.
Eighteen talented young local pianists were invited to perform in an Honors Recital on March 13. They are, front row, from left: Tia Lee, Kaylene Neo, Dalan Stokes, Maelee Croshaw, Weston Goulding, Emily Peterson, Jace Broberg, Cameron Peterson and Brooklyn Murray. Back row, from left: Emma Burnham, Abby Holman, Emma Wulfenstein, London Merrill, Thomas Scharf, Joshua Dew, Spencer Zabriskie, McKay Byrne and Travis Pitcher.
Local piano competition recognizes 18 pianists By Marilyn Mitchell Every spring, 39 piano teachers in the area from Nephi to Springville enter their students in a solo festival through the National Music Clubs of America. This year they judged more than 500 students who each played two memorized piano solos. The top 75 students were chosen from that group to compete in the Honors Playoffs. The judge was Daniel Olsen of Orem, who studied piano performance and piano pedagogy at Brigham Young University. He maintains a large private piano studio and his students have won top awards and have been finalists in many competitions. On March 11, he adjudicated 75 soloists and chose the top 18 students. These students performed in an Honors Recital on March 13 after which they received a ribbon and a $50 reward. The winners are listed below Along with the pieces they performed.. The levels they participated in are indicated as follows: E - Elementary, MED - Medium, MD - Moderately Difficult, D - Difficult, VD - Very Difficult and MA - Musically Advanced. Dalan Stokes: EI, Ecossaise, Beethoven Jace Broberg: EI, Expedition to Everest, Ricker Weston Goulding: EI, Morning Song, Gurlitt Cameron Peterson: EII, Toccatina, Ka-
balvsky Kaoline Neo: EII, Hero Variations Male Croshaw: EIV, Prairie Wind, Cosley Emma Burnham: EIV, Asymmetry, Rossi Emily Peterson: MED, Romanza, Marshall Spencer Zabriskie: MED, To A Wild Rose, MacDowell Emma Wulfenstein: MED, A Canyon’s Raging River, Rollin London Merrill: MDI, Winter Reverie, Ecklund Thomas Scharf: MDII, Flip, Petot Brooklyn Murray: MDIII, A Morning in Congaree, Bober Travis Pitcher: DII, Arabesque, Debussy Tia Lee: DII, A Memory of Vienna, Gillock Joshua Dew: VDII, Pathetique, Mvt. 1, Beethovan Abby Holman: MAI, The Cat and The Mouse, Copland McKay Byrne: MAII Prelude in G Minor, Rachmaninoff Teachers who had students that performed are: Emilie Blake, Carla Cleavinger, Tiffany Delgado, Annalee Dinkel, Julie Dockter, Andrea Elliot, Kristen Grimshaw, Freda K. Leifson, Arlette McCausland, Marilyn Mitchell, Janet Olsen, Kristi Rigtrup, Laura Ross, Lori Serr and Anna White.
Nestle 5K Family Fun Run planned on June 3 in Springville The Nestle 5K Family Fun Run will be the opening event to kick off Springville’s Art City Days 2017 celebration. It will be held on Saturday, June 3. Register early for the best price!
Early Bird registration is $9 from April 18 to May 21. Regular registration begins on May 22 for $16. For more information, visit springville.org/art-city-days/5k-run.
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Maple Mountain High School students Hillary Hirst, Isaac Taylor, Talia Olsen and Maddie Palmer participated in the ProStart State Finals in March.
MMHS student chefs compete at state finals By Lana Hiskey “Wow!” “Mesmerizing!” and “Perfect!” were a few of the comments chefs made about the Maple Mountain High School ProStart Culinary Team’s threecourse meal its members made at the ProStart State Finals in March. The team worked together to make Egg Yolk Ravioli with Sage-Bacon-Brown Butter sauce as an appetizer, Seared Sea Bass served over Pesto and Purple Fingerling Potatoes as the entree and Deconstructed Cheesecake for dessert. Maple Mountain has sent many teams to compete, but none have ever advanced to the state finals until this year. The team ended up tying for third place. Its members are Hillary Hirst, Talia Olsen, Maddie Palmer and Isaac Taylor. Their ProStart adviser Jane Wilkins credits the team’s success to their passion, teamwork and culinary expertise.
ProStart culinary teams develop a unique menu for a three-course meal, complete with recipes and food costs, and prepare that meal in 60 minutes using two butane burners —with no electricity or running water. They are evaluated on their menu, degree of difficulty, food safety and sanitation, knife skills, cooking procedures, food costing, teamwork, taste and presentation of their meal. The student chefs had one week between the regional competition and state finals to make changes and improvements to their food based on the regional judges’ comments. For example, the judges felt the ravioli were too large to serve as an appetizer, so the team made the ravioli smaller by using quail egg yolks instead of chicken egg yolks. The judges were very impressed watching the team roll and fill the pasta dough they made from scratch. Chef Christian Kubek said he would order their ravioli at a restaurant.
DUP seeking documentaries about early area settlers The Springville-Mapleton Company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers is looking for high-quality documentaries of pioneers to use in its museum. They must be portrayals of the families and individuals that came to this area before May 10, 1869. Films must be based on pioneer histories and stories, and can even be about their artifacts. The group hopes to bring the pioneers “to life” by showcasing these films to people who visit the museum. The films can be up to eight minutes long and must be submitted by noon on Saturday, April 15. Cash prizes of $250 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place will be given. Get your group ready and have fun telling their stories. Start your research by visiting the DUP’s museum at 175 S. Main in Springville and pick up a free book about Springville’s history. (Mapleton was part of Springville at that time.) We are open on Wednesdays, Fridays and
Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. If you are interested in participating, send an email to let us know how many people are in your group. We will need the name of each person in your group and their T-shirt size. By submitting an entry, you give permission to the DUP museum to show and upload your film. This means that all content in your film must be owned by you or you must have permission to use the media (music, pictures, etc.) within your film. When your video is complete, upload an H.264 file to Google Drive and email us the link no later than noon on April 15. A panel of judges will select the top three films, which will then be viewed and awarded on April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Springville Pioneer Museum, 175 S. Main. Send questions, group information, and video submissions to: SpringMapleDUP@ gmail.com.
By Joe Capell
efore I had kids, I would go to whichever fast food restaurant was closest. Now, I’ll drive 20 miles out of my way to find a fast food restaurant with a PlayPlace. Before I had kids, my only concern with stairs was how winded I might get if I had to climb several flights of them at once. Now, I look at every stairway as a “Scary, Jagged Incline of Terror” that might cause injury and pain to my toddler who hasn’t yet learned how to safely navigate them. Before I had kids, I would eat spaghetti whenever I felt like it. Now, I plan eating spaghetti around my children’s bath times and won’t let them eat it unless I have quick access to a bathtub. (Or possibly a hose.) Before I had kids, it never would have occurred to me to walk up to someone in a public place and sniff their bottom. Now, I do so regularly. Before I had kids, I would put on my socks, then I would put on my shoes. Now, before I put on my shoes, I have to check them to make sure there aren’t any toys and/or fruit snacks hiding in them. Before I had kids, I could simply reach into my pocket to get my car keys. Now, to get to the keys, I have to navigate past the half dozen slightly used facial tissues
The Funny-ish Files of Joe Capell that have been used to wipe the noses of my children and placed in my pocket when no garbage can was readily available. Before I had kids, if I cut my finger, I would put a Band-Aid on it. Now, I have to choose whether I want a “Frozen,” “Scooby-Doo” or “Toy Story” Band-Aid. Before I had kids, I could sit in a chair for hours without getting disturbed. Now, I can sometimes sit in a chair for 20 minutes before a tiny person climbs on top of me and knees me in the crotch. Before I had kids, I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Now, I wait until the kids are in bed before having treats because I don’t want them to eat too much sugar. (And I don’t want to share my goodies with them.) Before I had kids, I would smile occasionally. Now, I find myself smiling and laughing much more frequently, because as crazy as they drive me sometimes, my kids also make me pretty darn happy! You can find new funny-ish stuff every Tuesday and Friday at slowjoe40.com.
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Chamber working hard to strengthen community Lorene Moore, president of the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce, was on hand at recent Santaquin and Payson city council meetings as they both renewed their commitment to supporting the chamber. “We are really blessed to have city governments that care so much about the strength of our business community,” Moore said. “Thanks to their support, Payson and Santaquin businesses are growing strong and giving great things back to the citizens.”
From the mom-and-pop auto shop and the dental office down the street to the large retailers and manufacturing companies, the chamber is working hard to make sure consumers know that the Payson and Santaquin community has most every they need. Communities are all about connections. The chamber is working to be a connecting link for local businesses and the consumers they serve. These days, online communities are almost as important as our faceto-face communities, and the chamber is
working hard to be effective there also with a new website and Facebook events such as the Small Business Saturday Food Drive and Leprechaun Hunt. The chamber is preparing for the Payson Easter Egg Hunt, a favorite for the whole community. They are looking for volunteers to help on the fields and sponsors to help make the hunt great. You can find out more about both opportunities by calling the chamber office at 801465-2634. “Our community is made stronger by
the service we give to one another and chamber members are in the best position to give that service. Our activities and events are all about building relationships between businesses and the community,” Moore said. Find out more about the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce at paysonsantaquinarea.com and by liking it on Facebook. Moore added, “Payson and Santaquin are growing so fast and the chamber is growing with them. Come be a part of the fun with us.”
Funfinity named chamber’s Business of the Month The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce has named Funfinity as its Business of the Month. Funfinity offers thousands of unique and quality products that are sure to please kids and parents alike. It is a singular store that is unique in its selection of toys, games, books, specialty items that entertain and educate. It also offers candy and chocolate supplies. The store is located at 164 S. Main in Springville, and it enhances downtown Springville, improving the lives of employees and customers alike. Moving from New York to Springville must have been a big change for Jimmy and Ruth Morrison, but the residents of Utah County have gained from the toy store they started in 2004. When they started Funfinity, it carried toys and games. The store grew as they interacted with customers, taking suggestions and expanding their inventory. It didn’t take long until Funfinity had outgrown its original premises. Moving across the street, they added books to sell in addition to their toys and games. The Morrisons’ children were avid readers, adding their favorites to the
shelves and sometimes making book recommendations alongside their parents. The inclusion of books added a new dimension to the store, enhancing what was already a great variety of fun. But Funfinity wasn’t done evolving yet. In 2008, Orem business Shepherd’s Cake and Candy was closing its doors. Jimmy and Ruth started a second location for Funfinity but decided to continue the legacy of Shepherd’s Cake and Candy. Customers continued to purchase chocolate and decorating supplies from Orem and Springville patrons were now able to find melting chocolate, fondant and cake making materials as well. Beware: while visiting Funfinity, you may have flying monkeys shot over your head or be challenged to a quick game, but you’re sure to have a good time. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. *** The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. - Samuel Adams
Funfinity in Springville has been named Business of the Month by the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce.
Hearthstone Manor, an assisted living and memory care facility in Spanish Fork, celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce on March 30. Hearthstone Manor is a small facility that allows staff to have an individual connection with the residents and get to know what they like as far as food, activities and so forth. This allows the staff to create an individualized experience for each of the residents. It is also important to build a relationship with the family because they have entrusted the staff for caring for their loved ones. Hearthstone Manor has a fantastic staff and amazing activities. For more information, visit www.hearthstone-manor.com or call 801-798-1500 to schedule a tour at 1424 S. 1700 East in Spanish Fork.
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Beehive Community Spotlight: LaVon Brook Every community has people in it that make it great. I’m talking about salt-ofthe-earth kinda people. Join us as each month as we highlight one of our longtime members in the community. LaVon Brook was born in Fillmore, Utah, in 1935 at her grandmothers’ home — in fact, she was born in her grandmother’s bed. Her family did not stay long in Fillmore. LaVon’s father Robert A. Tilby, her mother Eula and older brother Carl moved to Baker, Nevada, where Robert worked for the railroad. Her mother cared for the children and kept the large property up. “We had several chickens, and I loved playing with them. I used to pick ‘em up and just carry them around the yard. I also tended rabbits — I mean we were watching one of my dad’s friend’s rabbits. We kept them in a large pen for several weeks - I think there were about 500 of them. It was so fun to see them running everywhere,” LaVon said. While they were living in Nevada, LaVon’s sister Dawn was born, and shortly after her birth the family moved back to Utah. Robert began raising a large herd of cattle in the Goshen area. Lavon attended
Payson High School, and that’s where she met her future husband, Neil L. Brook. Neil was on the football team and very popular. LaVon was very quiet and kept to herself. “We were really completely opposite. I was so shy and timid, and he was so outgoing and popular,” LaVon said. One day, she and her friends were walking home from school when a group of boys drove up and offered them a ride. LaVon’s immediate reaction was no way — after all, she was very prim and proper and having some strange boys give her a ride home was not appropriate. Before she could say a word, her girlfriend jumped in the boys’ back seat and urged the other girls to do the same. LaVon was silent for the entire drive while her friend hung over the front seat talking and flirting with the boys. LaVon was dropped off last and one of the boys asked if he could visit her sometime. She turned red with embarrassment and mumbled something to the affirmative. That boy would visit again and again - thus began the high school sweethearts LaVon and Neil. Later, LaVon’s children would make fun of her, calling her “the pick up girl.”
By Susan Barber
The luncheon is always filled with golfing stories, jokes and the one about the “incredible hit (or miss) from last year.” Also at the lunch are opportunity-drawing prizes and placement prizes for the contest winners. But the real winners of the tournament will be the students from local high schools who will be eligible for the scholarship money raised by the tournament. Citizens and local businesses have donated money, products and services toward the scholarships that will be awarded at the end of the school year. Last year’s tournament raised enough money to provide 23 scholarships of $1,500 each. For more information, contact a member of the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce or the Spanish Fork Rotary or call 801-798-8352.
Spanish Fork chamber, Rotary golf tournament planned for April 26 It is finally spring and time for the much-anticipated annual Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Spanish Fork Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year the tournament will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. on April 26 at the Spanish Oaks Golf Course. This will be followed by contests and a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch and awards will follow the tournament. Each foursome will receive a picture of their group. The members of the chamber of commerce and Rotary have been literally planning for this tournament for months. They have been encouraging Spanish Fork City to completely remodel the golf course clubhouse so that it will be big enough to host the many golfers for the fun after-tournament lunch.
Springville Spring Cleanup 2017 Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15, and Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, have been designated as Spring Cleanup days in Springville. Residents are encouraged to clean their yards, sweep gutters and sidewalks and do their best to improve yards and neighborhoods. Owners of vacant lots are encouraged to clear their lots of garbage, tall weeds and other debris. This is a great opportunity for scout groups, church groups, and other volunteer organizations to serve in their community. The Compost Facility will be open to accept yard waste. It is located at 600 West 700 North from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Please bring proof of Springville residency. They also
have a dumpster for scrap metal. The Public Works Department in cooperation with the South Utah Valley Solid Waste District will provide Dumpsters throughout the city on April 14 and 15 and April 21 and 22 at the following parks: • Spring Creek Park, 475 E. 600 North • Memorial Park, 500 E. 200 South • Child Park, 200 S. 1300 East • Hobble Creek Park, 2200 E. 1250 South • Big Hollow Park, 350 E. 2200 South • Kelvin Grove Park, 1400 W. 1600 South • Art Wing Park, 155 N. 950 West A coupon is available in the city newsletter to take unwanted items to the SUVSWD between April 1 and May 31.
After graduating from high school, LaVon and Neil were married in 1954. Neil was a great plumber and after a few years of school and training became a certified master plumber and pipe fitter. He was recruited by Geneva Pipe and worked there for many years. LaVon gave birth to four children; Carol, Audie, Leon and David. After 26 years of marriage, tragedy would strike the Brook family. Neil was killed in an automobile accident, leaving his four children and wife behind. He was 48 years old. LaVon still had two children at home and was working at the Payson hospital as a nurse. She was devastated and took two weeks off work. “I was a mess, I couldn’t do anything without breaking down into tears. I finally realized I had to shape up and fly right. I had kids to support and Neil wouldn’t want me to not live my life,” LaVon said. LaVon worked at the Payson hospital, where she was instrumental in the move to the new hospital on State Road. She worked every department and was well known as the “count on” employee. This shy humble farm girl touched so many hearts while caring for people at the hospital. She worked the night shift for 28 years before retiring from the Payson hospital. If you have ever been to the hospital, you were likely cared for by LaVon. Lavon lives at Beehive Homes of Payson Assisted Living enjoying the quiet
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life and remembering the days of raising kids and riding horses on the farm. She has 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Thank you, LaVon Brook, for raising such great kids and being a member of our community. You may contact LaVon Brook by mail at 661 E. 700 South, Payson, UT 84651.
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Miss Springville/Hobble Creek
Resources available for beginning family historians By Ginny Ackerson
A The Miss Springville/Mapleton and Miss Hobble Creek 2017 pageant was held March 25 at Springville High School. The year’s theme was “She Sets the City on Fire.” Nine talented contestants competed in the pageant, which was judged on the categories of personal interview, swimsuit, talent, evening gown and on-stage interview. The winners of the pageant were, from left: Miss Hobble Creek 2017 Addison Black, Miss Springville/Mapleton Miriam Hall, First Attendant Austri Ekker and Second Attendant Mary Nelson.
Take a family history class By Carol Hurst Family history classes are taught on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Springville Family History Center, located at 415 S. 200 East. Each class includes one hour of class time and one hour of hands-on work at the computer with oneon-one help. Topics for upcoming classes are: April 10: Introduction to Family Search
April 17: Dealing with Relationship Problems in Your Family Tree April 24: Finding and Attaching Sources May 1: Taking Ancestors to the Temple May 8: Learn how to add pictures, stories, audio, etc. to your tree. May 15: Advanced Search - Learn to use the Family Search WIKI, Catalog, etc. Remember: Your family tree is not done until you find all the missing relatives!
re you thinking of exploring your family history but don’t know where to start? No worries. There are many resources available to you. There are family history centers where you can go to use the computers and get personal help. Southern Utah County locations include Springville, Spanish Fork, Mapleton and Payson. FamilySearch has multiple free webinars on getting started and also on specific research challenges and subjects. Visit https://familysearch.org/ask/gettingStarted to find great information and step-bystep instructions to help you begin your journey through time. In the top right corner of the page is a tab labeled “Get Help.” When you click on it, you will see these choices: Help Center, Getting Started, Contact Us, Learning Center, Research Wiki and What’s New. Clicking on Contact Us will show you the closest family history centers to you where you can get free help. On the same page, you can email family history questions to experts in Salt Lake, chat live with a person about your family or call and speak with someone who can help you. There is also the Wiki on FamilySearch that is a guide to research in specific regions and is organized by country, state or province, county and municipality. If you want to know what records are available in a certain time and place, type the place in the search bar and explore what is there. This free information is available at https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_
Ginny’s Genealogical Gems Page. The Utah Genealogical Society sponsors free monthly webinars on many family history subjects. The next one is “Discovering ‘The Family History Guide’” by James Tanner on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. Go to ugavirtualchapter@gmail.com to register. Brigham Young University has free classes on a variety of genealogical subjects on the second and fourth Sundays of the month starting at 3 p.m. in the Family History Center located on the second floor of the Harold B. Lee Library. There are also webinars and YouTube classes available at https://sites.lib.byu.edu/familyhistory/classes-and-webinars/. Most stakes have annual Family Discovery Days that are free and open to the public. There are classes and sometimes personal consultations are offered. Genealogical conferences are also a good place to learn. The South Davis Family History Fair on April 22 has a beginner’s track and more than 75 classes including some for more advanced researchers and region-specific classes for those with family in Germany, Scandinavia, England or Ireland. To register, go to fair.ugagenealogy.org.
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Krisha Holi Festival in Sp. Fork
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Pianist Kaden Larson plans performance Photo by Steve F. Gray
In a world of division and uncertainty, hundreds gathered March 25 and 26 at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork to celebrate love, life and unity. Even though the weather was wet, the energy was high. People of all races, religions and backgrounds came together as one and celebrated love for each other no matter what their differences. The atmosphere was electric and energetic as performers entertained the crowd with live music, dance and yoga. Of course, this festival would not be complete without the throwing of the colors on the top of every hour. Traditionally, Holi Festival in India celebrates the triumph of “good” over “bad.” It also brings in the arrival of spring and passing of winter. This truly was a great festival reminding all of us that no matter what our beliefs and differences, we can show kindness and love to all people. - By Steve F. Gray
Concert series to feature Mapleton Chorale By Ginny Ackerson The highly regarded Mapleton Chorale will be featured in concert on Sunday, April 16, at the Springville Museum of Art as part of the Sunday Concert Series. The concert, which is free to the public, will begin at 4:30 p.m. and last about an hour. The museum is located at 126 E. 400 South in Springville. The Mapleton Chorale was founded in 1994 by a small group of Mapleton residents with a love for choral music and a desire to rehearse and perform a broader repertoire than generally found in a traditional church setting. This dedicated community choir seeks musical excellence in every piece and enjoys singing a variety of music including
classical, spirituals, folk songs, sacred hymns and popular tunes. The Mapleton Chorale cultivated its unique style and reputation for audience-pleasing musical selections originally under the skilled direction of Ryan Murphy, who was followed by Andrew Crane. Conductor Cory Mendenhall continued the tradition of musical excellence for nine years, building the choir to 130 members strong and leading the chorale to performances in New York City’s Lincoln Center and the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Patrick Tatman now serves as conductor of the Mapleton Chorale. Tatman is a native of western Pennsylvania. He currently serves as the choral director at the Waterford School where
he oversees choral music studies at the middle and upper school levels. Tatman holds a master’s degree in choral conducting from Brigham Young University and a bachelor’s degree in music education from Penn State University. His career includes teaching choral music at the elementary, secondary and university levels in Utah, Colorado and Pennsylvania. On May 21, the Sundance Trio will perform for the Sunday Concert Series. The Sundance Trio — oboist Geralyn Giovannetti, bassoonist Christian Smith and pianist Jed Moss — are faculty members at Brigham Young University, and composer David Sargent was, until his retirement in 2008, a composition professor at Brigham Young University.
Kaden Larson, a Brigham Young University student majoring in piano performance, will be the next presenter at the Springville Senior Center’s monthly lecture series. This event will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, at the center, located at 65 E. 200 South in Springville. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Larson, 22, began playing the piano at age 3 as a therapeutic activity to fight a severely crippling case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in his hands. He studied with Tricia West and Chad Schumacher and has been studying with Dr. Scott Holden since 2008. He has given many solo recitals and performances in locations throughout Utah including the Assembly Hall on Temple Square and the Eccles Fine Arts Center. A recipient of the Reid Nibley Scholarship, Larson has just completed his junior year in BYU’s piano performance major. Last year he spent two months studying music in Vienna, Austria. Most recently, Larson was a selected winner of the 2017 Utah Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition. The Springville presentation will be a performance of several pieces from different styles of classical music with a story or anecdote from the life of each composer that connects with the piece - in short, a brief exploration into the lives of great composers through their stories and examples of their music.
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Self-defense course for women beginning in Spanish Fork By Ed Helmick Local residents are invited to audition to participate in the 2017 Springville Art City Days Talent Festival.
Talented residents invited to audition for festival By Ginny Ackerson Local residents with all kinds of talents are invited to audition to be part of the 2017 Springville Art City Days Talent Festival. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. on stage at the Spring Acres Arts Park, 620 S. 1350 East, Springville. Auditions will be held Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Grand Gallery of the Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South. Please call Ginny Ackerson, 801-489-4994, for an audition
time. People of all ages and all talents are encouraged to audition including groups, families, solos, musical instruments, dance, singing, gymnastics, martial arts and even whistling. Performers are also being sought for the UAMPS stage, which will be set up during Art City Days on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. If interested, please call Ginny at 801-489-4994. While there is no financial compensation for either of these opportunities to perform, those participating will have lots of fun and an opportunity to showcase their wonderful talents.
Just don’t freeze up, respond with confidence to a threat is the advice of a new program being offered for women in our community. This program is the result of actual events in the life of Karen Knudsen, who has become an amazingly passionate advocate and instructor of teaching women to defend themselves. The threat may be an abusive relationship, a date gone bad or a stranger in a dark parking lot. Karen teaches her students to stand up for themselves emotionally and physically. It sounds like survival skills for the common woman. Karen’s first husband was dominating, aggressive, abusive and ultimately dangerous. The abusive behavior ended with Karen receiving blood clots in the brain and losing her eyesight for a short period of time. Years after the dramatic events of her first marriage, her second husband - to whom she was happily married - recognized that she was still walking around in fear. That’s when he suggested a program taught by Officers Josh Hasen and Jon Rochette of the Orem Police Department. Officer Rochette (now retired) was so impressed with Karen’s personal commitment to help girls and women learn to protect themselves that he asked her to participate in the program by helping out as an instructor. Having been beaten up physically and emotionally, she understands the fear women have to live with. This is now a personal crusade for Karen Knudsen and she is doing a marvelous job at it. The first step in the process is to develop self-esteem and self confidence. With the traumatic history of some of the women attending the class, this can be a challenge. Karen says the resulting transformation into the world of the positive is incredibly rewarding to witness. Next is developing an awareness of your surroundings. This
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is followed by learning the techniques and strategies of avoiding close contact. Finally, what to do about various scenarios of unwanted contact is addressed, including the most dangerous situation of finding yourself on the ground. After helping out with the women’s self defense program at the Orem Police Department for the past two years, Karen has moved to Spanish Fork and will help start a program at the Spanish Fork Police Department. The Spanish Fork Women’s Self Defense class will meet once a week for six weeks from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Wednesday, April 5. The class is open to girls and women ages 15 and older. There is a fee of $50 for the class. For more information, look up the Spanish Fork Women’s Self Defense Facebook Page or call Karen at 801-404-6546.
Payson High School Principal Ben Ford was recently honored as the Outstanding Administrator of the Year Award by the Utah Music Education Association.
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Cabana’s Lomo Saltado: A delicious steak experience By Amy Baird
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omo Saltado. Translated it means jumping steak. In my opinion, it is the most delicious steak dish I have ever tasted. When they described it to me, they said it was like a stir fry where the oil is very hot and they cook it. I was imagining some kind of stir fry with rice and beans. No, this was more than that. This was tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned steak, onions and tomatoes on a bed of French fries. It
The Spanish Fork High School SkillsUSA team members competed at the state competition March 24. All eight competitors represented SFHS well in several categories. Rochelle Christensen competed in the Interview category and went further than anyone in the history of SFHS in this category. Juan Cruz, Carson Sheriff and Nathan Perkins took the Silver Medal for Welding Fabrication. Gavin Jensen represented SFHS in the Welding category. Travis Redmond and Matt Ramirez both competed in Collision Repair Technology. Kyle Coombs won the Gold Medal in Auto Finishing and will be going to Louisville, Kentucky, for nationals. Maricruz Torres, an SFHS senior, competed in the Customer Service division and placed first, winning a Gold Medal. She will compete at nationals in Kentucky in June.
Delectable Dining is kind of like fajitas but better? I don’t know how to describe it accurately. And it was beautifully presented. I never thought I would say that steak is gorgeous, but this was just beautiful. So after my last experience with Argentine food, I got to take a trip to Cabana in Payson to try some Peruvian and Mexican food. I didn’t really have high expectations. There are honestly a lot of Mexican restaurants around and I am pretty familiar with the basics. But I was instantly impressed with Cabana’s food. For one thing, everything is fresh and homemade. I’ve been to a few Mexican restaurants where I have seen the huge cans of red enchilada sauce. Not impressed. The enchilada sauce at Cabana is made by rehydrating dried chilies and mixing them with blend of spices. It is delicious and the color is a vibrant red, so even the enchilada sauce is pretty. I got the chicken enchilada and that red enchilada sauce was delicious and fresh. After a while, I kind of noticed that everything I ate was pretty. Even the chimichanga came out looking like a light fluffy little pillow and was kind of adorable. After asking a few questions, I found out that the chef used to work at Park City Mountain Resort. Anyway, you don’t want to know about cute food, you need to know about the flavor. That adorable chimichanga was as delicious as it was adorable. Tender, seasoned, shredded beef and a perfect crust and served with rice and beans. It was one of the best chimichangas I have ever tasted and not super dense like some. It actually tasted kind of light because of the light crust, if a chimichanga can be described as light. Another one of my favorite things (there were a lot of those) was the salsa bar. They have about 10 different salsas that are all freshly made. There was a salsa fresca, some tomatillo salsas, an amazing avocado-based salsa and just a lot of variety. All of them had a lot of flavor and complexity to them. They complimented the dishes as well as the hot delicious tor-
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tilla chips with refried beans (yummy) that were brought out while we were waiting. The street tacos are a bargain at a dollar a piece. They are served on delicious corn tortillas with pork, chicken or steak. You can go to the salsa bar to customize as you like. Then, the mole. No, not guacamole. The chicken mole enchilada. Their mole sauce is sweet, nutty and has a lot of rich, complex flavors. It was delicious. They have a few mole dishes. And finally, the horchata. You go some places and they serve a horchata that is super sweet and tastes like it was made from syrup. This is the real thing. You can taste all the flavors and the rich cinnamon sweetness, but not too sweet. Authentic and just divine. OK. So here is your game plan. Go to Cabana, located at 75 S. Main Street in Payson. Get seated, get some chips and bean dip and make your choices from the salsa bar. Order yourself the
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Lomo Saltado. You could feed two people with it. Maybe order some street tacos too so you can try some of those. Get yourself a big glass of their horchata. Even if you don’t get the Lomo Saltado, all of their other dishes are delicious, fresh and authentic. Plus, if you don’t feel like Mexican food, they have some pretty amazing burgers and chicken sandwiches. So, whatever you are craving and no matter how adventurous you are feeling, they have something delicious just for you. And they have lunch specials for $6.99 with a drink so you can come try out a different dish each day of the week. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Animal processing class planned in Mona in May Learn to fully process a medium-sized animal using little more than a knife through classes to be held May 4-6 in Mona. Desert DAWN’s Traditional Animal Processing Workshops provide students with the opportunity to learn to slaughter, skin, eviscerate, butcher and cook a medium-sized animal (sheep or goat) in a traditional way, using little more than one’s knife. The methods taught are what one would use to provide meat for a family and similar to methods used on a small farm or while hunting. The workshops’ two primary goals are first: to help people learn ways of being in more control of the food they eat by knowing how to process an animal for food, and second: to encourage respect for the lives given for food by showing ways of using more of the animal for a healthier diet and for utilitarian items. Whether you are a person who is living more simply and providing more for yourself or you are a hunter who has pondered what other gifts an animal provides, this workshop will provide you skills to use as much of an animal as possible. The workshops include how to: l Identify the parts of the animal; l Cook the edible parts such as the muscles, organs, bones and more, which provides the lunch for the workshop; l Process the hide, sinew, intestines, bones and hooves to be used for utility items; and l Make utility items including tools, glue, cordage, musical instruments, con-
tainers, adornments, clothing and more. The Traditional Animal Processing Workshop is the primary workshop. It is guided by the instructors with detailed explanations of every step of the process. After the instructor demonstrates a step, the students share the completion of the step. The students have ample time to experience the process and ask questions. This is a two-day workshop and the students have the option to attend a third day on which we will finish processing the hide and finish making bone tools. The upcoming workshop will be held on May 4-6 with class starting at 9 a.m. The classes will be held at 514 W. 200 North, Mona. Cost is $225 per person. The workshop location is a ranch with a bunk house, running water, bathrooms, showers and a kitchen. These accommodations are available to all participants. Please let us know if you would like a bed in the bunk area. Bedding must be provided by the participant. There are also areas for camping if desired. Light breakfasts will be provided. Lunches will be eaten from the animal being processed. Dinners will be provided to all participants. If there are special dietary concerns, the participant will need to be responsible for their own food. To reserve a spot, participants must book the class online. Once it’s been paid for, the seat is saved. There is a class limit of eight participants. Sign up by going to www.sagetrainings.com, clicking on the “Shop” button and choosing the animal processing class.
American Leadership Academy cheerleaders recently took ninth place in national competition in Anaheim, California.
Stephanie Chingas named Cheer Coach of the Year Stephanie Chingas, cheerleading coach at American Leadership Academy in Spanish Fork, was recently named Coach of the Year during state competition at Salt Lake Community College. In addition, the ALA Eagles cheer team just returned home from the USA Spirit Nationals in Anaheim, California, where it competed against top schools. The team placed ninth in the nation in the Co-Ed Varsity Show Cheer Non-Tumbling Division. “The boys and girls worked really hard and I’m very proud of them for performing what was probably their best routine of the year at the national competition,” Coach Chingas said. Chingas has been the head cheer coach
at American Leadership Academy since 2009. She began working there as a teacher’s aide when the school opened in 2005. Chingas earned her bachelor’s degree in communication studies at San Diego State University and California State University Sacramento in 1995. Upon graduating, she worked at KXTV Channel 10 in Sacramento as an assignment desk editor and reporter. In 1999, she and her husband moved to Utah to raise their family In her seven years of coaching at ALA, she has built a strong program of dedicated athletes who have lead their teams to several competition titles including region first-place titles in 2015, 2016 and 2017; a second-place state title in 2015; a firstplace state title in 2016; and a third-place state title this year. Other titles include a ninth-place finish at the USA Spirit Nationals in Anaheim, California, in 2014 and 11th place in 2016. Tryouts for ALA’s 2017-18 Spirit and Competition teams will be held April 25 through 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Tryouts are open to incoming ninth- through 12th-grade boys or girls. There will be a parent meeting on April 20 at 6 p.m. in the high school library.
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Nebo School District holds Spring Captains Academy By Lana Hiskey During the last week of March, Nebo School District held its Captains Academy Spring Session on leadership and sportsmanship. The Captains Academy is held three times a year for students who hold various leadership positions in their schools. Held in the boardroom at the Nebo School District offices, the academy included captains from each spring sport: baseball, softball, boys and girls track and field, boys soccer, girls golf and boys tennis. All of Nebo district’s junior high and high schools were represented including Springville High School, Maple Mountain High School, Spanish Fork High School, Salem Hills High School, Payson High School, Springville Junior High School,
Sp. Fork plans Volkwagen car show in May Spanish Fork City’s first-ever Volkwagen car show, Wolfsburg On Main, will be held Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Park, 49 S. Main, Spanish Fork. There will be many models of the iconic car brand on display during the event. Those attending will also be able to enjoy a selection of food trucks. Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: Best Baja, Best Buggy, Best Bus, Best Camper, Best Interior, Best Modified Water-Cooled, Best Off-Road, Best Paint, Best Roof Rack, Best Stanced Water-Cooled, Best Stock Water-Cooled, Chamber of Commerce Choice, Cleanest Water-Cooled, Mayor’s Choice and Most Original. There will be chances to win Wolsfburg on Main marchandise with T-shirts and other merchandise for sale. To participate please complete a registration form by using the following link https://form.jotform. com/70454945708969. For more information, visit www.dtonmain.com.
Maple Mountain High School’s Tyler Christmas, Tosh Davis and Ben Warnick took first place in Welding Fabrication and Savannah Marker took second place in Job Interview in the recent SkillsUSA state competition. This marks MMHS’s fifth year in a row that the school has won a gold medal in Welding Fabrication. The team and its adviser, Jared Massic, will go to Louisville, Kentucky, at the end of June to represent Utah against the best teams from each state. Last year they won third place at nationals.
Mapleton Junior High School, Diamond Fork Junior High School, Spanish Fork Junior High School, Salem Junior High School, Mt. Nebo Junior High School, and Payson Junior High School. Nebo School District Athletic Director Troy Bohling welcomed the team captains. All of the student team captains sat at the table for their sport with their peers from the other schools. The captains listened to each presenter and then visited with each other at the table and present their ideas to the entire group. Dr. Ryan Slater with Revere Health, who specializes in non-surgical treatment of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, gave a presentation on physical training to prevent injuries and how to have a successful high school sports career. Dr. Slater was a three-sport athlete in high school and attended Brigham Young University on a football scholarship where he played wide receiver for the Cougars. Nachelle Stewart Mackie and her twin sister, Natalie Stewart Christenot, both former athletes that excelled in track at Spanish Fork High School and BYU, gave a presentation on sportsmanship and what it means to be part of a team. They gave personal examples of running for BYU as well as examples from the recent NCAA March Madness. Nachelle is the 2012 NCAA National Champion in the 800 meter, a four-time All-American and BYU’s 2012 Track & Field Athlete of the Year. Natalie holds five track records for the state of Utah and is a U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Track and Field All-Academic and All-American Honorable Mention. Springville High School Athletic Trainer Mark Binks discussed the importance of sportsmanship and then had the captains discuss their thoughts and impressions of good sportsmanship. One student captain said, “Captains Academy taught me how to be a good leader and how to motivate my team to become the best they can be and help them become leaders when I leave.” Diane Stewart, an older sister to the twins and another stellar track athlete from Spanish Fork High and BYU, presented on leadership and how a leader isn’t necessarily the boss but is a person that can lead and inspire through kindness and generosity. Diane was named to the All-Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Team and was a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Scholar-Athlete. Another student-captain said, “I feel like this academy was informative and a good reminder of what type of captain I
Student leaders from spring sports teams at Nebo School District high schools participated in the district’s recent Captains Academy.
Student leaders from spring sports teams at Nebo School District junior high schools participated in the district’s recent Captains Academy.
should try to be.” Bohling said, “I was quite impressed with the thoughtful consideration students paid to the questions they were asked. These young people are often thrust into leadership because others see something good in them that their peers will follow. As these student leaders shared their insights with the group, I saw many nodding their head in agreement or writing down something that inspired them. When their peers voice the same thoughts they have,
it helps them to have confidence in what they believe for themselves. Hearing the captains talking with one another about how they can make a difference with their teammates and how they can impact their team culture in positive ways is empowering and gratifying.” A big thanks goes to Laura Salazar, communications director at Intermountain Healthcare, for the delicious breakfast and snacks as well as lunch provided for the Captains.
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Merit Academy names its Sterling Scholars By Kati Evans Merit Academy Merit Academy is pleased to introduce its Sterling Scholars: Ashlyn Rich: Dance. Plans to serve an LDS mission then attend college and focus on dance education. Alan Bird: Mathematics. Plans to attend the University of Utah and pursue a mathematics degree and serve an LDS mission. Emilie Wright: English. Plans to serve an LDS mission then attend Utah Valley University majoring in secondary education. Sophia Ortiz: Vocal. Plans to attend UVU in the fall. Ronnie Gordon: Art: Plans to attend UVU’s criminal justice program. Sam Zander: Computer Tech. Plans to
attend college where he will focus on finishing his degree. Aaron Clay: World Languages. Plans to serve an LDS mission, then attend BYU. Jared Gaskill: Theater. Plans to serve an LDS Mission, then attend BYU in premed. Dallin Bunker: Science. Plans to serve an LDS mission in Cincinnati, Ohio, then attend college. Amelia Killpack: Social Science. Plans on attending UVU, focusing on a history degree. Linda Buts: Family and Consumer Science. Plans to attend UVU, then serve an LDS mission. Kelsey Anderton: Instrumental Music. Plans on attending college and majoring in either music therapy or music education. The Sterling Scholar Award focuses on students’ outstanding academic achievements. Kelsey Anderson said, “I gained
Merit Academy in Springville has named its Sterling Scholars for 2017.
the confidence I need to go to college and pursue the degree that I am interested in
through working on achieving the Sterling Scholar (award).”
Merit Dance Company attends dance festival By Ashlyn Rich Merit Academy The Merit Academy Dance Company attended the Utah Dance Education Organization High School Dance Festival on March 4. Merit was one of 36 high schools from across the state involved in the festival. “This is such a wonderful opportunity for our students to take classes from professionals in the dance world and work with other dance students from all over Utah,” said Dance Company Director Kimie Snapp. Dancers spent the day taking master
classes ranging from foreign styles such as Ázonto to contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop and modern dance technique. Each school brought two pieces of choreography to be adjudicated. Breanna Loera, a junior at Merit, received the highest ranking of “Superior” with her choreography “Kinect,” an ambitious project involving two large projection screens. Ashlyn Rich, a senior and Sterling Scholar recipient for Merit, received the 2017 UDEO Dance Festival’s “Outstanding Dancer¨ award for Merit The Merit Academy Dance Company recently participated in the Utah Dance Academy. To culminate the event, Merit Acade- Education Organization High School Dance Festival. my had the opportunity to open the Gala Concert that evening on the Kingsbury Gala. It was an unforgettable experi- my is a charter high school located in Hall stage at the UDEO Dance Festival ence for all the dancers. Merit Acade- Springville.
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Nebo names Classified Employees of the Year By Lana Hiskey Nebo School District has named its Classified Employees of the Year. They are as follows: RaeAnn Nelson Educational Technician Riverview Elementary School “RaeAnn is the music planning time technician at Riverview Elementary. She does an amazing job and often comes in early to help with extra music for assemblies such as the Veterans AsRaeAnn Nelson sembly. She gathers pictures of veterans that are relatives of students to display them on the wall. RaeAnn is also our 4-H coordinator and has over 300 students taking 4-H classes. Through this program, RaeAnn helped dozens of families in our district benefit from our food drive. She provides food to the Nebo Pantry and many turkey dinners to families in need at Thanksgiving. RaeAnn is instrumental in our Sub-for-Santa each year. This year she gathered gifts for 10 families. She also coordinated and gave necessities to students such as gloves, coats and hats. She gives generously from her own pocket. RaeAnn fundraises for various clubs and athletics in Nebo District and is the coordinator of the Elmo Keck Scholarship that has benefitted seniors at MMHS, SHHS and SFHS for over 15 years.” Andrew Goudy Custodian Santaquin Elementary School “Mr. Goudy brightens everyone’s day. He is more than a custodian; he helps run the school. He plows snow early in the morning and even cleans snow off the staff’s car windows. Mr. Andrew Goudy Goudy stops by classrooms to see if anyone needs any help. He assists students with their science projects and will dress
up as the gingerbread man for Christmas. He is known for coordinating the Reading Rodeo for our students in the summer. Mr. Goudy is so kind and helpful and makes others feel special. He has a beautiful soul and finds time for positive interaction with the students and staff and makes Santaquin Elementary feel warm and inviting.” Faye Fuller Special Education Services Payson Junior High School “Every day, Faye goes above and beyond working with students with significant disabilities. She accepts every assignment given to her, even if it is beyond her comfort zone. She will acquire the science Faye Fuller test beforehand and adapt it so students with disabilities can take it. Faye goes with the girls to sewing classes and will unpick sewing mistakes. She goes with the boys to their PE classes and even runs the stairs with them. Faye goes to wood shop and comes back dusted with sawdust from head to toe. No matter the class, Faye has helped students engage and learn. Faye’s other extraordinary talent is seeing and understanding what motivates a student’s behavior. For example, last year, we had a student who was nonverbal and couldn’t tell us what he wanted. By watching his eyes and behavior, Faye was able to identify what he needed.” Patty Maloy Food Service Clerk Cherry Creek Elementary School “Patty is proactive and positive with creativity and passion. Whoever thought that a lunch clerk could have such an impact on an entire school? Patty does just that. She is constantly coming up with Patty Maloy new ideas for the students. She decorates the lunch room in holiday themes and even a sports theme. With Patti’s enthusiasm, the lunch room was decorated
in banners, pompoms, rugs and pictures to promote a team approach to healthy eating and creating a win-win situation. Students were treated to food samples, visits from team mascots, visits from athletes and contests with great prizes. Patti encourages students to try a rainbow of foods and hosts activities and events to inspire students to eat their fruits and veggies. Patti demonstrates the Leader in Me in the lunchroom. “Patty also had an extremely tough time throwing food away each day. In fact, she cringed at the sight of it. She went to work and developed the first food-sharing station in Nebo School District. Now, rather than wasting food, it is being shared with students that are in need.” Russell Graham Technical Services “Russ is positive and kind. He is always willing to help, even when it is something that he has never attempted before. It is known throughout the district that Russ is the ‘go to’ man when it comes Russell Graham to data. His technical skills are amazing and his interpersonal skills are unparalleled. Even with all his knowledge and skill in this critical position, his patience and ability to focus on every person and project impresses time and time again. He is able to assess needs, prioritize and then completely focus on solving problems.” Chris Hall Secretary Spanish Fork Junior High School “Chris is an amazing financial secretary. Her books are perfectly balanced. She helps out wherever needed and whether it is part of her ‘job description’ or not. But perhaps even more notable is her Chris Hall ability to put others at ease as she patiently listens to the details of individual situations. Maybe it’s the smile that is al-
ways found on her face. Perhaps it’s the quiet laugh that easily erupts as she finds the lighter side to almost every situation. Or maybe it’s her easy-going manner that people find so approachable. Even former teachers and administrators often come back just to sit in her office and chat with her to share in her friendship again. Chris is always professional and positive as she interacts with our patrons. Regardless of the mood, moments after others interact with Chris, there is laughter and a happy resolution to the problem. Chris is a true asset.” Patricia Sanborn Dispatch Transportation “Patricia has one of the hardest jobs in the district. By 5 a.m., she is answering phones and making phone calls to make sure all the bus routes are covered as well as finding subs for those who are ill. She also answers phone calls Patricia Sanborn from parents. If that were not hectic enough, she helps with radios that connect the buses, the office and the mechanics. Trish maintains a calm and professional manner as she answers the radio to help those in need. It’s enough to drive most people mad, but instead she’s cheerful and positive even when she may have to repeat herself several times. Along with all these responsibilities, there are many times she fills in for a sick driver because there is no one else that can drive. Trisha is always positive and cheerful.” Todd Cook Maintenance District Wide “Todd keeps all of our custodial equipment running and in good repair. He never complains and is self-motivated. Nebo never has to worry about him staying busy. Todd is also very meticulous about the Todd Cook equipment and is a wonderful employee.”
project for the community, which included at least five different denominations meeting in local buildings. The Interfaith Council hosts an annual Pancake Prayer Breakfast during Onion Days and recently sponsored a highly successful fundraiser dinner and pie auction for Payson’s Helping Hands charity. People of all ages and skill levels helped create the blankets, which will be distributed to individual homes in 2017 by nurses and staff at the county’s Maternal and Child Health office. While some gathered previously in homes and churches to make tied baby quilts and sensory “tag” blankets for the project, most came to the building to organize donations and supplies, cut and measure fabrics, stitch flannel receiving blankets and tie dozens of tummy-time quilts. Enthusiasm was high and many hoped to repeat the project in the future.
Judy Gibson, Cindy Wood and Kathleen Muhlestein work on a quilt during a community service project in Payson.
Payson Interfaith Council sponsors ‘Blankets for Babies’ By Miriam Hawkes Boatright About 100 people participated in a community service project at Payson’s City Center banquet hall on March 25 for needy newborns in Utah County. Seventy-one blankets were completed by the end of the day and an estimated 30 more will be finished by volunteers within the next few weeks. Bonnie Hardy, bureau director of Utah County’s Maternal and Child Health office, approached Payson’s Interfaith Council last fall about the great need for specific blanket items for newborns in immigrant or low-income homes in the county. Under Kent Boykin, chair of Payson’s Interfaith Council and pastor of Hope Baptist Church, the council jumped on board to organize an interfaith service
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Auditions planned for Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ musical Auditions for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will be held in April 20, 21 and 22 at Diamond Fork Junior High School, 50 N. 900 East, Spanish Fork. The musical is being presented by Spanish Fork Community Theater. Performance dates are July 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29 and 31. Auditioners will be expected to perform 16 bars of a Broadway song. Also, those auditioning should come prepared to dance. An accompanist and a speaker for electronic devices will be provided, but those auditioning are welcome to bring their own pianist. The auditions dates and times are as follows: Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, from 6 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Those attending are asked to sign up for
an audition time at http://sfctonline.org. Walk-ins will be welcome, but scheduled audition times are preferred. A callback list will be posted a few days after auditions at sfctonline.org. Those auditioning should visit this page to check the list and see if they need to attend callbacks. Readings, soloist and specialty dancer auditions will occur at callbacks. Callbacks will be held the following weekend on Saturday, April 29, at 10 a.m. A rehearsal schedule is posted on the backstage page to provide an idea of the time commitment involved with participating in the show. All actors are required to attend all performances - no exceptions. For more information, including character descriptions, visit the website.
The 2017 Miss Spanish Fork Pageant was held on March 18 at Spanish Fork High School. Six contestants participated. Chosen as the new 2017 Miss Spanish Fork was Dexonna Talbot. She is pictured with First Attendant Jill McConnell and Second Attendant Marley Tanner.
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Early leaders determined to build a Zion in Utah
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n this 50th “Thoughts on Zion” article, we’re exploring the determination by the early LDS apostles and prophets to establish a Zion in Utah. We start out with my favorite Brigham Young quote about building Zion, which always makes me smile: “I desire [Congress] to let us alone .... Let them attend to their own business, and we will build up Zion while they go to hell.” Bravo! Brother Brigham also expressed his determination when he said, “If [the mobs] will not let us alone, we will take the musket and the sword in one hand, the trowel and the hammer in the other, and build up the Zion of our God; and they cannot prevent it.” That determination also burned in the heart President John Taylor. In the October 1881 General Conference, he said, “... all heaven is interested in the work in which we are engaged; and whatever other men may think about these things, we know what we are doing, and we shall try, in the name of the Lord, and under His guidance and direction, to build up his Zion upon the earth ... and [establish] not only the Church of Christ, but His Zion and the kingdom of God upon the earth.” Then, a year later, “The work we are engaged in is not a phantom. We are going to build up the Zion of God; and the kingdom of God will continue to grow and increase, until ‘the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign forever.’ If we will be faithful, God will bless us
Thoughts on Zion and prosper us, and all things spoken in the Prophets will be fulfilled.” Apostle Wilford Woodruff also shared the vision. In the October 1873 conference, he said, “But in spite of the follies that some among us delight in, we are going to build up Zion. We are going to fill these mountains with the cities and people of God. The weapons formed against Zion will be broken, and the nations of the Gentiles will visit her and their kings will come to the brightness of her rising.” As president of the Quorum of the Twelve, Woodruff reaffirmed the goal in March of 1889 when he said, “We are living in a great day. These mountains are filled with Latter-day Saints, in fulfillment of the revelations of God. The Lord has commenced this work, and He is not going to leave it. I warn all men of that. Zion is going to be built up. Zion is going to be established. Zion is going to be clothed with the glory of God.” Though that effort was shut down by the U.S. Government in the late 1880s, prophets suggests it must resume before Christ can return. Will it be by our hands, or does God need to find some other people to do it? More at BuildingZion.org.
SHHS student wins award from Center for Women in Information Technology By Lana Hiskey Salem Hills High School student McKenzie Taylor at Salem Hills High has won an award for Aspirations in Computing from the National Center for Women in Information Technology. As a part of this award, McKenzie received a $1,000 scholarship from the NCWIT, a Kindle Fire, a license for Adobe Creative Cloud and many other amazing prizes. McKenzie is a strong and determined young woman who loves computer programming. She is currently a STEM Ambassador for Nebo School District. Part of her duties as a STEM Ambassador include teaching her love for computers to elementary-aged school children. She was also chosen to represent the Utah County 4-H at the 2017 Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington, D.C. There she met with Congressional Representatives Mia Love, Rob Bishop, Chris Stewart and Jason Chaffetz and was witness to the presidential inauguration. She is also the reigning queen for Teen Miss Santaquin. McKenzie is looking forward to earning her degree in computer technology. She wants to use that knowledge to develop software to help children with type
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Obituaries Scott Paul Kelly Scott Paul Kelly was born on July 2, 1984, in Caldwell, Idaho, the youngest of eight children born to Keith and Melleta Kelly. He spent his childhood and early adult years in Orem, Utah. He graduated from Timpanogos High School in May of 2003. On Dec. 2, 2003, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a proud member, serving two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and was awarded the Purple Heart after being severely wounded during his second tour by an improvised explosive device (IED). He was a patriot and embodied the Marine spirit of honor, courage and commitment. Scott would usually show up like a whirlwind, offering hugs and sharing laughs, inspiring those around him to live life to the fullest, and to rise above in rough situations. He served as the president of the UVU Student Veterans club beginning in January 2017, a role he was nervous to take on but did with great leadership. He was part of two award-winning public relations campaigns for student veterans that won both national and state awards. Scott said the Veterans Success Center helped him through some of the most difficult times in his life as he felt the people there really cared about the vets. He joined Team Rubicon, an emergency response team, and fought wildfires with other military veterans. It was incredibly hard work, and he did it well. He served his country and everyone around him with
every ounce of love and courage he had. He had several tattoos, including two that were very personal and had sacred meaning to him: Life for a life and Find comfort in the pain. Scott will be remembered for the unmistakable way he inspired and touched the hearts of everyone around him. He had a big personality and could make just about anyone laugh. It was one of his greatest qualities. He will be missed beyond words by his family and friends and all his buddies at the UVU Veterans Success Center and Team Rubicon. Scott is survived by his wife Rebecca and her three children: Kadance Marie, Georgia Mae and Journey Taylor; his parents, Keith and Mellett, and their other children: Mishell, Shane (Sariah), Shannon (Sherri), David (Hollie), Dale (Jana), Matt, and Shalauna (Jason); and lots of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on March 27, 2017, in the Utah Veterans Memorial Chapel at Camp Williams. Burial was in the Utah Veterans Memorial Park at Camp Williams.
Jonna Woodard Jonna Woodard, 51, our beloved daughter, sister and friend, passed away March 19, 2017, at her home in Goshen with family and friends by her side after an extended battle with cancer. Jonna was very artistic and loved to create beautiful things whether it was online, painting, gardening or in her house. She loved riding horses and taking care of the family ranch. Jonna was in 4-H when she was younger and later participated in the Utah Ranch Sorting Association. She loved to travel and have adventures as often as possible. Jonna traveled to every state in the U.S. as well as internationally. She visited many national parks on her travels, but her favorite was Bryce National Park in Utah. Jonna graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in industrial design and was employed at American Name Services in Orem. Their care and compassion made a profound difference in Jonna’s life during the last four years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Woodard, and her sister, Jaleen. She is survived by her mother, Renee Woodard, of Nephi; brother Scott (Jennifer) and their children Nicole, Spencer and Rachelle; sister Julie (Dave Kaufman) and their children Amy, Doug and Eric; and brother Jed (Jonée) and their sons Alec and Aidan. Jonna also leaves behind many wonderful friends. The family would like to express gratitude to her dear friend Deb Wright for being with Jonna through thick and thin. Funeral services were held March 25 in Goshen. Interment was in the Goshen City Cemetery. Share condolences at www. brownfamilymortuary.com.
Jacob Karl Brian Jacob Karl Brian passed away at his home in Santaquin, Utah, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the age of 32. Jake is predeceased by his grandparents Earrel Dean Brian, JoeAnn Jacqueline Harding and Richard Karl Honseler and his nephew, Vince Elmer Dean Larsen. Jacob is survived by his loving wife, Lindsay, of seven years. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 20, 2010. Jacob is lovingly remembered by his wife, Lindsay; his parents, Maylan and Corina Brian; his siblings, David, Jacqueline, and Nicholas Brian; and loving nieces, nephews and other relatives. Jake was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 11, 1984. He graduated high school from Spanish Fork High in 2003 and was an electrician by trade. Jake was
great at making friends everywhere he went. His hobbies included snowboarding, skateboarding, anything to do with history, fishing and hunting, watching movies (especially scifi) and making people laugh. Jake’s greatest love was his family and he was very proud of his German and Irish heritage. He loved his nieces and nephews and always strived to be the favorite uncle. Funeral services were be held March 25 in Santaquin. Interment was in the Payson City Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin.
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Shae Oberg Walker Shae Oberg Walker passed away March 28, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shae was born May 11, 1961, to Robert and Willetta Kotter Oberg. She was raised in Genola and attended school in Payson, graduating from Payson High School and LDS Seminary. During high school, she was a member of the Drill Team and served as Drill Mistress. Following high school, she attend Snow College. She married Bart Walker, her high school sweetheart, on June 21, 1980, in the Provo LDS Temple. Together they raised five children and enjoyed supporting them in all of their activities. Shae was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many stake and ward callings including stake Primary and Young Women presidencies. She worked as a computer technician at Park View Elementary School for 25 years, touching the lives of many children. Through her years of teaching, she was a friend to everyone and strived to make everyone feel important, knowing each child by name. This year, Shae was awarded the Classified Employee of the Year at Park View Elementary. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going on family vacations (especially to St. George) and going on motorcycle rides with her husband. She also spent countless hours working in her yard. Shae’s grandchildren were the light of her
life and she enjoyed every minute she had with them. Shae is survived by her loving husband and five children: Amberlee (Scott) Woodland, Weston (Marcea) Walker, Lacey (Jay) Broderick, Jessica (Robert) Root and Brayden (Chelise) Walker; nine grandchildren: Abby, Sadie, Emily, Carter, Carson, Brea, McKenna, Madison and Mason; her father, Robert Oberg; brothers Craig, Blain, Keven and Daren Oberg; and her in-laws, Jack and Helen Walker. She was proceeded in death by her mother Willetta Kotter Oberg, sister Kanda Oberg and granddaughter Shaelee Woodland. Funeral services were held April 1, 2017, in Payson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerobits.com. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Huntsman Cancer Institute Clinic 1A, specifically Joan Collett and Bridgett Christensen, as well as home heath professionals Bonnie Valdez, Tangi Perry and Kiery Abbott for their loving care.
Francis William ‘Bill’ Shepherd Francis William “Bill” Shepherd was born Sept. 29, 1953, in Nephi, Utah, to Francis William “Scott” and Mary Anderson Shepherd. He died March 2, 2017, in Eureka, Utah, after many years of poor health. Bill married JoAnna Underwood and was blessed with a son and two daughters. He married Lori Broadhead and was blessed with another son. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved to play the guitar and sing. He worked as a welder, mechanic and truck driver. He is survived by his children, Scott (Leann) Shepherd, Billie Jo Shepherd-Randles, Beverly (Irby) Maris and
Kort (Laura) Shepherd; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; four sisters and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Funeral services were held March 7, 2017, in Santaquin. Interment was in the Santaquin City Cemetery.
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