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Sunday Concert Series Features the CAN-AM Trio

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Oboe at Brigham Young University and a member of the faculty ensemble, Orpheus Wind Quintet.

In 2020, Giovannetti was chosen to receive BYU’s highest teaching honor, the Karl G. Maeser “Excellence in Teaching” award.

She received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan and is also a graduate of Western University in her native Canada. As a member of the award-winning Canadian woodwind quintet, Essex Winds, she has recorded three compact discs.

Geralyn is also a founding member of the Utah based Sundance Trio (oboe, bassoon and piano).

They have received numerous commissions and have

The Springville Arts Commission opens the 2021-2022 Sunday Concert Series season, featuring the CAN-AM Trio, on Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Gallery of the Springville Museum of Art, 126 East 400 South.

Because of a scheduling conflict, we were unable to schedule this concert on the usual third Sunday of the month. The CAN-AM Trio consists of three artists: Geralyn Giovannetti, Sarah Hamilton, and Anna Mattix.

The delightful program consists of pieces by Liz Sharma, Mary Chandler, Elizabeth Aitken, and several other composers. Geralyn Giovannetti is Professor of

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Dr. Sarah Hamilton is Professor of Oboe at the State University of New York at Fredonia where she

is a member of the Fredonia Wind Quintet, and also serves as chair of Performance. She is principal

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Every Day is a New Adventure Bill Summers celebrates 45 years at Spanish Fork Macey’s,

By Arianne Brown

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f you are a regular customer of Macey’s in Spanish Fork, there is a good chance you have met store director Bill Summers. After all, he’s been with the grocery chain for 45 years, and says he has no intentions of retiring anytime soon even at the tender age of 71.

It was in 1973, at the age of 23, when Summers entered the grocery business as a newly married man attending Brigham Young University.

A few years later, in 1976, he began working in the produce department at Young Family Grocery, which is now Reams in Springville. Working the floors at that store, Summers said, helped him gain a deep love for people in the community, and he knew it was something he wanted to spend his professional life doing.

“I started in the produce department, then moved to working the floor, and I found I really liked interacting with customers,” Summers said. “I worked my way up to store director, and then was able to open up the Macey’s in Salem in 1982.”

Since then, Summers has worked as a Macey’s store director, also opening up the one in Spanish Fork.

According to fellow employee Raul Carson, Summers has not only been an asset to the store, but a friend and asset to the community.

“Nobody cares for a person more than Bill does, Carson said. “He is loyal to his employees and will do anything for you. He brings homemade cookies and fresh pro-

duce from his garden to share with employees. He is also very generous with his donations to community organizations and events.”

In fact, Summers is a regular donor to the Spanish Fork Senior Center, donating bread and even produce weekly to the residents.

Carson also noted that while Summers may be of senior citizen age, he only takes advantage of that status on the golf course.

“Something some may not know about Bill is that he is a pro golfer on the senior tour,” Carson said.

“He is one of those guys who just doesn’t stop moving. He is also a diehard BYU fan, which I oppose, but that’s for a different story.”

And Carson should know. In fact, Carson was hired by Summers as a bagger when he was just 16 years old. The two have worked together since 1984, opening up two stores together. The two are practically family, which is something Carson said is of utmost importance to his friend.

“Bill is married with four children, several grandchildren, and now a great grandchild,” Carson said. “He will often bring them to the store, and his face just lights up when they’re here. He has also had many of them work here in the store over the years” According to summers, the life of a grocer has been a rewarding one -- even with some of the challenges that have happened recently. He spoke about recent product shortages being something new in the

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Bill Summers, store director at the Spanish Fork Macey’s, says he has no plans to retire anytime soon.

industry, and how navigating such challenges is just about adapting and keeping a positive attitude.

“Every day is a new adventure,” Summers said. “When the pandemic hit, it was really hard keeping certain things on the shelves, and even now there are some things that are hard to find. Currently, there is a plastic shortage and cleaning supplies are still hard to keep in stock.

I’ve really never seen anything like it, but we just keep working hard to make sure the community is taken care of.”

Even with the stresses that come with the ever-changing world, Summers said that he loves not only his job, but the community. He said he looks forward to continuing to work Continued on Next Page.

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CR Doors considers ‘service’ more than a catch phrase

By Kelly Martinez

Raul Carson and Bill Summers have worked together since 1984.

Adventure at Macey’s and serve the community of Spanish Fork.

“I actually live in Orem, but Spanish Fork is home to me, too,” Summers said. “I love the tight knit feel of the

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community, and as long as I am healthy, I will continue to work here and be around the great people of Spanish Fork.” (Brown is a Serve Daily contributor.)

CR Doors and Molding is a Springville-based business that specializes in providing “contractors and families with custom doors that they can rely on to beautify and protect their homes”. But that’s not all the company does to improve the world.

Each quarter, members of the CR Doors sales team identify a charity or other charitable cause, such as a needy family or an ill child, for the company to donate $500 towards.

Owner Clint Robertson finds that this type of charitable service is the least he

and his company can do to benefit the community.

It’s not uncommon for CR Doors to donate items to local events, like a playhouse to a recent Nephi City event that sold for more than $4,000.

“We like to donate items to events like this because it turns something we do good into something that benefits others,” said Robertson.

Robertson served a mission in the Philippines for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 1990s, an experience that had a big impact on his life.

“When I was there,” he recalls, “it surprised me

how many orphans there were. For some of these orphans, as if losing their parents wasn’t enough, some were under-nourished and had other trials, like being blind.”

It’s this reality that motivated him to start Clint’s Kitchen, a Philippines-based food service that donates a portion of its sales to the relief of orphans in that country.

If you would like to get involved with this program, reach out to the organization through its Facebook Page, Clint’s Kitchen-Davao.

(Martinez is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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The Game of Kings Tucked Away in the Corner of a Library, Chess Enthusiasts Find their Kindred Spirits

By Josh Martinez

Tucked away in the corner of Spanish Fork Library’s basement is a room that looks ready for children’s story time but is actually the setting for a more regal use on Wednesdays.

The “game of kings,” or chess as it’s more commonly known, has a weekly home in Utah County thanks to the Wasatch Chess club.

The club recently returned to weekly activities since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of meetings in 2020.

The setting couldn’t be more mismatched.

Fold-up tables spread across a room that has child decorations on the walls urging youth to read.

Furthermore, participants hash out strategies in friendly competition while a rug that features a caterpillar with letters and numbers sits beneath the players’

feet.

Though the juxtaposition is prominent in the room, club president Nathan Musil, who has been leading the club since 2019, called the environment casual and perfect for chess players of all skill levels.

“For now, it’s social,” he said. “We don’t have any organized events but we are a USCF-affiliated club so we can do tournaments if there’s ever interest in that.

For now, we’re just meeting everybody and just trying to get to know each other.”

U.S. Chess Federation is the governing body for chess competition in the country, representing it in world competitions.

Wasatch Chess, however, came from humble beginnings.

Musil said that while he was attending Spanish Fork High School, his chemistry teacher taught him the intricacies of chess. About 20

Miles Renauld, a visitor from upstate New York, begins strategizing after his opponent makes a move.

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years later, and after time in the military, Musil teamed with his former teacher to found Wasatch Chess.

There was initially interest in doing the club at the Springville Library but Musil said he could only guarantee monthly meetings, so he shifted focus to Spanish Fork.

He said clubs that meet monthly have a harder time surviving, prompting him to aim for a weekly meeting.

Early on, there were about five to 10 attendees with an occasional surge. This ran up until March 2020, ending with the COVID-19 closures. Musil said his former chemistry teacher had moved to St. George, so the future of the club was in doubt.

While there were no meetings, Musil said he was seeing interest on the club’s Facebook page, so he decided to bring the club back on Aug. 4. Musil said he thinks the Netflix miniseries “The Queen’s Gambit” was one of reasons for renewed interest.

Musil said he understands there may be some hesitancy when it comes to trying a new hobby, but he said people of all skill levels attend, including children.

“Everybody is really friendly and willing to help out,” Musil said. “If you just come down, we’ll teach you. Even if you don’t know how the pieces move, we’ll teach you that. If you know how the pieces move but

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Jeremiah Southworth of Provo contemplates his next move during a Wasatch Chess club meeting. The club frequently sees 15-20 attendees.

don’t really know any strategy, we can teach you a little bit of that too.”

As players sit across from each other each Wednesday, there’s a lot of friendly banter. That banter doesn’t include trash-talking but does include tips and encouragement.

Jeremiah Southworth of Provo said he found the club before the pandemic but could never make it to meetings. Now that he can, he said he’s really enjoyed the experience.

“It’s a nice sense of community,” he said. “I come and I lose every single week.

I’ve won a couple of games here so far, but the nice thing is no one makes you feel bad when you lose. No one gloats when they win.

“So, win or lose, there’s always something to be learned here and every-

one helps you go back and see what you did that you maybe could’ve done a little bit differently that could’ve impacted the outcome of the game for you.”

Wasatch Chess meets from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the Spanish Fork Library, 49 South Main Street. Musil said the club is open to all ages but asks that parents accompany children ages 12 and under.

Southworth said he knows chess can be an intimidating game to pick up, but he believes it’s not as difficult as some might think.

“Come down and try it out,” he said. “If you don’t enjoy it, then there’s plenty of other things here in Utah to do, but this is definitely something I think everyone should check out at least once.” (Martinez is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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Helping People Understand that ‘All Stories Matter’

By Amy Chandler

My Story Matters is a local non-profit organization in Utah County. We have spent the last 12 years working with people around the nation that need to remember who they are and that their story matters.

We have helped more than 5,000 people have a voice for their stories.

In our course individuals go through a curriculum that prepares the learner to learn anything they need to in order to become the very best version of themselves.

It teaches them the primary principles of human behavior and helps them identify their strengths, weaknesses, struggles and triumphs and helps them remember that all of these parts of their story are an important part of their journey.

When an individual can identify and tell their story, something

remarkable happens.

They remember who they are and who they can become.

Most recently our work has expanded into the Criminal Justice system. We are now teaching these empowering lessons inside of correction facilities, including right here in the Utah County Jail.

One of our instructors shared, “Recently I have had the opportunity to go into the prison system and teach the inmates there, both men and women. Something happened that I did not anticipate. As I met these people I felt a love for them,” said Natalyn Lewis instructor said.

“I didn’t anticipate that. I have never been around a lot of people in the incarceration system. It’s not been something that has affected my life personally until recently. As I sat in this room with these people I realized they have made some

mistakes, some big mistakes, and they are there for a reason.

I also realized these are wives, husbands, mothers and fathers.

They are people that not long ago were probably hanging out with people just like me on a weekend, and then something turned in their life. For most of these people that shift was they lost sight of who they were. They lacked the confidence, growth and vision of who they were and made choices that weren’t in alignment with who they are. In this course we have the opportunity to remind them who they are. I genuinely believe that if we can help them remember who they are. Remind them they are not just a number, not just their crime, and not just a list of their mistakes; and help them remember they are in fact that wife, mother, father, friend, or son, maybe then, and only then, they will believe

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they can change.”

Our work is aimed at engaging each learner in a self-reflective model that engages them to take ownership of their story in the past, present and future.

Recently we had an inmate graduate from our program. He was attending class for one last week before his release. He asked if he could share something at the end with these new students. His message was powerful.

He said, “You guys, they teach this to sober people. They teach this to normal people in the world. They teach these skills to kids in school. They are going to teach you steps. Everything they teach is a model for you to run every scenario and every decision through. It works.

They didn’t make some program for us broken people. They don’t believe we are broken.

They believe so much in us they are bringing

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us a program that they teach on the outside to help everyone else.

They believe in us.

Trust them. Listen to them. This model will take some time to understand and learn, but I am here to tell you it works. Be honest, get to work, do it!”

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is to accelerate the reentry success by helping each individual become empowered with the tools they need to take ownership of their story and make the necessary changes to their lives. These individuals will return to our communities Continued on Page 10.

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Modern Pioneers Colonize Utah’s Mars-like West Desert

By Jesse Fisher

An eclectic group of citizens from Utah and neighboring states are self-funding an experiment in transformative pioneering of Utah’s Mars-like West Desert.

Their efforts have some definite advantages over current plans for colonizing distant Mars. And yet, these intrepid pioneers will certainly add to our collective wisdom of how anyone can live in harmony with Nature. That is the goal of many today who are fleeing cities seeking a simpler, more fulfilling life. And they’re sometimes doing it by buying land previously thought too distant or otherwise undesirable.

The new residents of Riverbed Ranch, Utah, are combining cutting edge technologies in solar power, ultra-energy efficient construction techniques, and sustainable agricultural engineering. They are following a careful plan to transform this unique property from near-lifeless dirt to rich productive soil. Just like their future Martian counterparts, they are challenged with creating significant agricultural production amid the arid desert.

Engineers, medical and mental health professionals, mechanics, computer programmers, building contractors and stay-at-home moms from around the West are drawn to Riverbed Ranch.

An eclectic group of citizens are self-funding an experiment in transformative pioneering.

These intelligent, educated, successful people from all backgrounds and points of view find great appeal in tackling the planning and building of modern sustainable farming community out in Utah’s unforgiving West Desert.

Dry, dusty, and windy describes not just Mars, but Western Utah in general.

There are no deep-pocketed investors among these modern pioneers planning to “make bank” off the project.

These self-reliant Americans are pooling their personal resources to buy and transform a 1,245 acre farm into a

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250-family model agricultural community.

The new town has the same land area as Washington Terrace or Hanksville. Current plans have the population topping out at around 1,000 residents.

Their plans also include becoming Utah’s number one exporter of organically grown fruits and vegetables.

Where the first settlers on Mars will have to generate their own oxygen, and produce heating fuels from local resources, Riverbed Ranch’s pioneers are blessed with plenty of very clean air and abundant supplies

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of renewable solar power to heat their homes. Unlike future Mars-bound settlers, these modern Utah pioneers can return to civilization for needed supplies while they work to establish their families’ footholds in the “wilderness”.

Settlers of the Red Planet will be lucky to locate usable water sources. In contrast, Riverbed Ranch owns 2,455 acre-feet of water rights. That translates to about 800 million gallons of water a year. All they need is a green-light from the somewhat-hesitant leaders of the Utah State Water

Department to continue drilling wells for each family farm.

Only one neighboring alfalfa operation uses the same plentiful underground source of water. Once the community is fully populated, they expect to provide most of their own food and all of their water and energy locally. Before ever turning their first shovel-full of soil, Riverbed Ranch’s residents are gathering the latest knowledge about creating sustainable and pesticide-free farms. They also plan on creating a research center for their educational non-profit, aptly-name the Academy of Self-Reliance.

They’ve even set aside several acres for a campus for this endeavor. The plans for the Academy include becoming a world destination for those wanting to learn the most up-to-date methods and principles of responsible agriculture.

Most of the 70-plus families currently involved are taking the Path to Self-Reliance course offered by the Academy. There they are learning about such things solar power systems, passive-solar home construction, and geothermal heating and cooling principles.

These will enable them to build homes that remain 65 to 75 degrees year-round requiring little or no external fuel sources.

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Pioneers also cover various agricultural methods that will allow these modern pioneers to work with Mother Nature instead of trying to conquer her as traditional farming does.

They are learning how to create natural fertilizers from worm and rabbit castings.

soon. These difficult topics and situations aren’t going away, they are in all of our neighborhoods. They affect

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They study how to create “forest gardens” that require no weedkiller or insecticides.

And, they explore how to build passive solar, four-season greenhouses that will allow them to even grow citrus in Utah’s unforgiving climate.

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‘Geezerfest’ makes Springville home for camaraderie and music has been seen in Utah since the 1870s. And like their counterparts soon heading to Mars, these brave pioneers will be adding to mankind’s wisdom on how to live in harmony with Nature.

Learn more at Riverbed-Ranch.com.(Serve Daily submission.)

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all of us. We believe change is possible. At My Story Matters we absolutely know that as they believe they

can change, they will begin taking daily action towards a new vision of who they are.

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Geezerfest is the culmination of camaraderie and music. Sixteen years ago, groups and individuals in local rock bands during their teens and 20s decided it would be great to have a reunion with old friends and share their music again.

Luckily, Doug and Stephanie Lyman offered their yard as the location, running power from their house for the few hours that they all played.

Through word of

mouth, others asked to participate, so they would all meet at the Lyman home for a reunion once a year.

This group kept growing and expanding, having to move to larger venues, and this year Geezerfest was celebrated in Springville at the beautiful Spring Acres Art Park.

“This will continue to be an annual event in this great Springville venue,” said Chip Stone.

Geezerfest is a reunion of old friends and fellow bandmates who share something they love with their families and friends and give them a glimpse into the past.

Geezerfest brings together people from all over the country, some of whom have not performed together for 50 years. The event has always been free to those attending. It is a place for fun, family, and friends. (Serve Daily submission)

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Oh, Cinderella!

Payson Community Theater’s Cinderella is a Magical Story Filled with Fun

By Jennifer Mustoe

In a year where everyone has been through so much, Director Colleen Carrasco brings to Payson Cinderella, a wondrous musical filled with magic and fun.

Accompanied by my daughter-in-law, Hannah, and my granddaughter Lucy, it was girls’ night and we were up for a treat.

And we got it. Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote this version of the Charles Peralt‘s classic Cinderella and it’s a lovely depiction, similar to Disney‘s but different in ways I frankly prefer.

The original televised broadcast in 1957 starred Julie Andrews (the actress I’ve most wanted to meet in my life) as Cinderella and Jon Cypher as the Prince.

More than 107 million viewers saw the broadcast.

The production I most remember was made for television 1965 and starred Lesley Ann Warren and

Stuart Damon. I remember seeing that show and being completely mesmerized.

I was no less delighted with Payson’s production.

Katrina Riboldi plays Cinderella with delicacy that shines through but carries herself tall and spunky in her “In My Own Little Corner”, and the little forest animals, played by a group of talented dancers and gymnasts, frolic around her.

They were my little Lucy’s favorite part. Riboldi is a lovely actress, with a voice to die for, and a poise that is rarely seen in someone so young. Her duet with Prince Christopher (Colton Simons) “The Sweetest Sounds” is amazing. I’m not a fan of reprises, but hearing that charming song again was a pleasure.

Simons brings a sincerity to the role that is really spectacular. He is the Prince. We also loved the duet “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful.”

Nicole Schofield and Calvin Kitchen play the parts of Queen and King.

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It brought tears to my eyes.

Both actors are proficient dancers and they sold the twitterpation grown into love that can often seems trite.

Hannah said in most Cinderella productions, often the whole point of wanting to marry the prince is to get away from her lousy life with her mean stepmother and petulant, obnoxious stepsisters, or it’s a giddy romance that doesn’t feel authentic or dreamy – but not so in Payson Community Theatre’s production.

Riboldi and Simons are a wonderful pair as they gaze into one another’s eyes. She’s shy, then transformed to dewy eyed in love and he, grateful and ready to find his soul mate. The Stepmother, played with shrewd disdain by Laura Holley, struts across the stage with a straight-backed sharpness that is gloriously wrenching to watch. Her every word drips with rude unkindness.

The Stepsisters provide the biggest laughs of the night. Joy (Aubrey Palfreyman) and Grace (Emma Garret) are two of the finest comedic actresses I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen everything from junior high productions to Broadway shows. Their comedic timing and physical comedy is a joy (pun) to behold. Their “Stepsisters’ Lament” will make you laugh out loud.

The faces they make, their movement while bickering,

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Katrina Riboldi plays Cinderella and Colton Simons plays the part of the Prince.

I could go on and on. I’m hoping they are paired again in another show. I’ll be there to watch them. The Fairy Godmother, played

by Amy Rachel Raddetz, is pure magic. She has a marvelous voice that hits some notes that go straight into the top of the theater.

But her take on her role is darling and when she’s onstage, you can tell that she is enjoying every second in front of an audience. She is sly, funny, sweet, encour-

aging, and often feels like a mother who lovingly scolds the meek, beleaguered Cinderella.

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after many years together. It’s their love match that their son the prince desires for himself. Schofield is beautiful and tender, and Hannah said that Kitchen looks like the king on a deck of cards, only funny and friendly.

We especially liked their concern for their son – they seemed like a healthy, happy family, which we liked.

Lionel, played by Ben Dunford, takes his role as Prince Christopher’s assistant, with a frenzy in the first ensemble number, “The Prince is Giving a Ball.” Dunford is fun

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as he tries to please the King and Queen, but be a companion to the Prince. He carries this off beautifully.

The ensemble is wonderful, having created distinct characters as shop keepers in the first number and then guests at the ball and the wedding. (Spoiler alert – Cinderella and the Prince get married.

Like you didn’t know, but still…)

I noticed that all ensemble members smile and have a world of fun. The synergy of the group is very meaningful and delightful.

There is a group of featured dancers that

perform during the ball and wedding that add grace and beauty.

All dance numbers, choreographed by Chantelle Wells, assisted by Emma Black are effective and pretty.

The steps are intricate enough to look authentic and the swinging and swaying skirts are stunning.

One of the “stars” of the show are the sumptuous costumes designed by Kristina Holley, assisted by Miranda Mobbs. Each piece is beyond gorgeous. They are ornate, sparkly, professional in design, color, and fabrics. (And Holley rents

them, so all of you who want the most beautiful costume you’ll ever wear, get in touch with her.)

The royals look royal, the dancers are breathtaking, the stepsisters twinkle with gaudiness, the shopkeepers are great, and the cute little animals make you want to snuggle them.

And Cinderella’s big reveal with the dress her Fairy Godmother gives her is heart-warming and dazzling. The Fairy Godmother, too, has a big reveal that shimmers. You’ll love it.

There are moments in this show that are so tender. As Hannah says, not every dysfunctional families are horrible all the time. Not everything is bad. One is the song, “Lovely Night” with the stepsisters.

One of the others is when Cinderella hugs

her stepmother at the wedding.

I asked the director if she had asked for the hug. She said, “That was all them.” This is the proof of a great director. Their actors are led to beauty just because they’ve created an environment where this can happen.

Hannah said this is her favorite Cinderella, because she is so kind, loving, and forgiving. I agree. That hug made me cry. When you can be anything, be kind and forgiving.

The songs in Cinderella are lovely, but the voices bring those songs to life. Musical Director Noelle Condor has taken her cast and brought perfect harmonies to each song. Whether a duet or big ensemble numbers, each song is powerful.

Hair and makeup are essential in a show

of this caliber, and Hannah Anderson makes every character distinct and dazzling.

Stage Manager Shaelyn Hayward had a big task with a big cast, but they are proof she did her job.

Lighting Designer Elizabeth Griffiths, Sound Designers Richie Trimble and Brock Larson, and Set Designers Steve Twede and Michael Carrasco together create a stage, sound, and lights that enhance Cinderella‘s magical story.

Cinderella is family-friendly and not to be missed.

Payson Community Theater presents Cinderella at Payson High School Theater, 1050 South, Main Street, Payson. Sept. 2-4, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 6, 3 p.m.

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Siblings on the Field Sisters Run the Midfield on the Salem High School Soccer Team

By Arianne Brown

The Salem High School girls’ soccer team is currently 3-3 in region, in part due to two sisters, Kylee and Sage Carrick.

Kylee, who is a senior varsity starter, has had several clutch goals in her years on the high school team, including one against Stansbury on Aug. 9. The goal as well as an assist in that same game were good enough to earn the star athlete the title of Max Preps Player of the game -- a title she has earned seven times in her high school career.

According to Kylee, soccer is something she has loved playing since she was a little girl.

“My favorite part about soccer is being able to get away from all that stress that’s going on in my life,” she said. “Soccer is a place to just go out and have fun with all your friends. Soccer has also taught me so much about leadership and hard work.”

Kylee also plays for Utah Celtic F.C., which is a competitive soccer league, which has helped her to improve her skills on the off season of her high school team.

Having the extra training and games, she says has helped her in her eventual goal to earn a scholarship to play for a Division 1 level program. That being said, Kylee wants to make sure that she and her teammates are having a fun experience.

“My goal for this year, especially being a senior, is just to make it a fun experience for everyone, Kylee said. “I also would like to become a better player and get an offer to play soccer in college. I would love to play at a D1 college, and I have been talking to a couple colleges.”

Being able to reach those goals often

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comes from the help of a supportive family. And having a sister playing with her on the field, Kylee said, has been a really good experience.

“It’s a lot of fun to have someone to go to practice and games with,” Kylee said.

“It’s really exciting to play with Sage for my last year of high school.”

Sage agreed that playing soccer with her sister has been a great experience.

“I love being able to play with Kylee!” Sage said. “I like that she pushes me to be a better soccer player and she pushes me to try my best at every practice and game. It’s also nice to have a friend at soccer, and someone I can always look up to.”

While Sage is just a freshman, she is a stellar athlete in her own right, earning some varsity minutes in the midfield with her sister.

And much like her sister, she Sage says that she loves that soccer is an escape from her worries and is a great place to meet new people.

She says that this being her first year playing high school, she hopes to use this time to grow as a player.

“I love that when I play soccer, I can forget about everything else that is going on in my life at the moment,” Sage said. “I also like that I get to create new friendships and meet new people through soccer. This year I would like to grow as a player and team mate. My

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Kylee and Sage Carrick both play soccer for the Salem Hills High School.

goal is to become a better and more confident soccer player.”

And while soccer is one thing the two sisters have in common, they also have a common cheering section that consists of their siblings and parents. One of their biggest cheerleaders is their mom Shellee Carrick, who says watching her girls play together has been a highlight in her life.

“I’m loving watching my girls play together,” Shellee said. “It is the best year of my girls’ soccer life. They play so good together in the middle. They both push each other to play hard and support each other. They are like best friends.”

Shellee was a cheerleader in high school, which comes in handy on the sidelines,

but she says that watching her girls play makes her wish that she would have taken up the sport of soccer.

“I was a cheerleader in High School, and now I wish I played soccer because it looks fun,” she said. “I’m glad my girls play soccer. They learn so much from teamwork, respecting others, supporting each other and being loyal. I’m so proud of my girls. They are great examples to me because of their good attitude, hardworking, loyalty to their team and being positive.”

The Salem High School girls’ soccer team is currently in the middle of region play. To support the team at their upcoming games, the schedule can be found on the SHS website. (Brown is a Serve Daily contributor.)

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Salem Hills and Spanish Fork High School get new track and football field

By Arianne Brown

The Salem Hills and Spanish Fork High School tracks and football fields just received a new facelift just in time for football and girls’ soccer season, but nobody is more excited than Salem Hills track coach, Jen Hughes.

Because according to Hughes, the new track has been a long time coming. In fact, the past two track seasons have seen their share of trials.

“Losing our 2020 season during COVID, and not having a track last year has been hard and a long two years,” Hughes said. “Having

a new track has given a rekindled spirit and excitement for our track and other athletic programs at the school.”

But it is much more than just a new track according to Tyler Shepherd of Kenny Seng Construction, who had the opportunity to put in both the Salem Hills and Spanish Fork tracks. Shepherd is a SFHS alumni, and has kids who attend Salem High School, so this particular project, he said, was of special interest to him.

“I graduated from Spanish Fork High School, and now my kids attend Salem Hills High School,” Shep-

herd said. “We started working on the tracks in late January, and everyone pushed hard to get them done for the 2021 football and soccer season.”

The ability to get done in time, Shepherd said, wouldn’t have been possible without the school district and other companies, namely Renner Sports.

He also said that the quality of the work and the materials used will ensure that the track and field areas will last for many years to come.

“The school district really went all out with putting in these new tracks,” Shepherd said.

“We, along with an-

other subcontracting company called Renner Sports, put in a post tension concrete system, which was designed to make the concrete last a lot longer.

Normally, the concrete in tracks will last 5-10 years, and with this system, you’re looking at 15-20 years. As someone who is local, it was really neat to be able to work on this project, and I hope we get to work on more projects like these.”

In addition to the newly poured concrete, the track was resurfaced with new rubber, and the lanes were repainted with eight lanes instead of six --

something that Shepherd said the coaches at both schools helped to dictate. According to Hughes, it has been fun to watch her team enjoy the new track.

“The athletes absolutely love it!” Hughes said. “The first time I announced we were doing a speed workout, many asked if we could do it on the track, and they were excited to do the speed workout.

There really is a different mood out there.

I see it in the other sports as well. We are getting athletes that graduated coming back just to run on the track.

I have done a few intervals on the track for

a couple of my morning runs and love the newness of it. A lot of hard work went into building the track, and many people worked around the clock to get it done before the start of school. The committee/workers were amazing, and our track and field looks absolutely amazing.”

And while Serve Daily wasn’t able to confirm with the school district the exact dates, Shepherd was recorded stating that there are a couple of local high schools who are also slated to receive a similar face lift in the near future. (Brown is a Serve Daily contributor.)

Springville Chamber names Richard Frandsen Citizen of the Year Richard E. Frandsen was born in Redmond.

He moved to Provo as a young boy, where he was raised. Richard moved to Springville in 1952, where he purchased his first and forever home.

He and his eternal sweetheart met at Park

Ro-She Roller Rink.

Louise Shepherd from Springville passed away in 2015 after 67 years of marriage.

Together, they raised four children in the Brookside subdivision, where he still resides at the tender age of 98.

Richard has four chil-

dren and their spouses, 12 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.

Richard is of the Greatest Generation, a proud World War II Veteran. He enlisted into the Marine Corps at the age of 17 and served his country from 1941-1944 in the South

Pacific, Solomon Islands.

After returning home, he met and married Louise. Richard worked many different jobs. The Provo Ice Plant, the BYU dairy, plowed roads for the state, eventually ending up at Tooele Army Depot, where he worked for more than 20 years as a heavy machinery mechanic, tanks and heavy equipment being

his specialty.

He loves the outdoors. At 98, he still gardens, shovels his snow, and tinkers in his beloved garage. He is a generous man with a great love for his family, church, and deep love and respect for his country and freedoms that he fought for.

To this day, you never see him look at a flag without love, respect, and tears in his eyes.

He loves his family, car rides, visits, Pepsi, bananas, and candy!

Nutrition Workers Needed The Nebo School District is seeking nutrition workers. Come and make a side income while your children are in school, be off when the children are (including holidays and breaks), and get your steps in for the day! Lunch is on us. Opportunities for advancement with no experience required. Positions available district wide. Apply at https://apply.nebo.edu/applicant/ home.php Feel free to call (801) 354-7438 or email mary.quist@nebo.edu with any questions. We would love you to help with breakfast and lunch and become part of the Nebo Family. (Serve Daily submission.)

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Balancing Act Juab High School Cheerleader Isaac Allred wows the crowd with graceful acrobatics

By Anderson and Arianne Brown

The crowd goes wild, and for good reason. Is it because the team scored a touchdown? Maybe. Or is it because 16-year-old sophomore cheer-

leader Isaac Allred of Juab High School just effortlessly floated through the air while subsequently completing a tumbling pass that nobody this side of the Mississippi River has ever seen? Quite possibly, yes!

For more than a decade, Isaac has been honing his craft as a tumbler, but not the usual ways that many others climb the ranks.

“I am completely self-taught,” Isaac said.

“Tumbling and acrobatics have always felt like second nature to me. I feel that I am my best coach, and I’ve learned to trust myself. Tumbling is very dangerous. One wrong motion and you can seriously injure yourself, but I love the grace and beauty aspect of it. There is no better feeling than learning a new skill and adding your own personality and grace to it.”

While tumbling and acrobatics are his first love, Isaac says there’s something about cheering and performing in front of a crowd and his peers.

“Being a cheerleader is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done,” Isaac said. “I have learned discipline, strength, and how to positively impact others on and off the field or mat.

My community is very supportive of me and what I do. It really is one of the best feelings in the world when I hear the crowd cheer when I tumble.”

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Isaac Allred of Juab High School has been honing his craft for more than a decade.

ge, who has a social media following of 25,000, where he posts not only his flips, but acrobatics, says that being self-taught has helped him to grow in ways that he doesn’t think he could under the tutelage of a professional gym. He also said that growing his social media following has helped him to have a place to track his progress and have a community.

“Being self-taught, I

needed a place to track acrobatic and tumbling progress,” he said. “I started uploading my videos and very quickly they started to blow up.

“Through my platform I hope to inspire athletes that you don’t need a coach to become the best version of yourself.”

As Isaac begins his third year as a cheerleader for Juab High School, he said he is hopeful for a bright

future where he can utilize his skills to further his education and professional life.

“I plan to be a collegiate cheerleader,” Isaac said. “I also plan to continue using my platform to inspire others!”

To see Isaac in action, go to Juab football and basketball games, and follow him on Instagram @isaacallredd. (The Browns are Serve Daily contributors.)

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Wesley Morgan of SHS Honored as PhysTec Local Teacher of the Year

By Lana Hiskey

Nebo schoolteacher, Wesley Morgan at Springville High, was selected as the Local PhysTEC Teacher of the Year.

This award recognizes Morgan as an exemplary teacher. PhysTEC Member Institutions educate over half of new physics teachers that are well-prepared. They do this by investing in the improvement of teach-

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ing programs, producing teachers with strong content knowledge that impact K-12 schools.

“I was nominated for this award

by BYU. I think BYU is successful at training so many teachers for two reasons. First, there are many young people like me who learn to teach in youth programs and on missions and decide they enjoy the process so much that they want to dedicate themselves to it as a career. BYU also has an excellent Physics teaching advisor, Duane Merrell, who helps Physics teachers all over the state make their classes more handson and engaging,” stated Morgan.

“I have done my best to make all of my Physics classes hands-on, while still maintaining a rigorous program.

We’ve seen a large growth in the number of students (especially underrepresented groups like girls) tak-

ing AP Physics, including AP Physics II, which is not taught in many high schools. I’ve worked with our chemistry teacher, Mirriam Draper, to encourage high achieving students to take AP Physics. I’ve also worked with Darwin Deming to get students excited about science outside of class, through an elementary school Science Club and a state competition Science,” Morgan said.

The PhysTEC Projector Director stated, “Contributions to physics education are significant and impactful on the students, colleagues, school district, and state. At this time the nation is in desperate need of qualified physics teachers. Wesley’s contributions are highly valued and respected, and we wish your faculty member many years of continued success as an educator.” (Serve Daily submission.)

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For the Love of Books If you are at a Loss for what to Read Next, Springville Librarian Brittanie Turner Probably has a Suggestion

By Kelly Martinez

Welcome to a new series in which we highlight staff members and programs from the libraries in the Serve Daily coverage area. This month we focus on the Springville Library.

Wish you had more time to read?

Springville Library’s Adult and Digital Services Librarian, Brittanie Turner, has a couple of suggestions for you.

“I recommend graphic novels,” she said.

“They’re like book candy, but they’re still good content. They go fast and they’re fun to read. I also highly recommend audiobooks.

With apps like Libby, you can have audiobooks on your phone and they go wherever you go.”

A graduate of Indiana University, Turner gets to put her advice to good use because of the demands of her studies as she works toward a master’s degree from Emporia State University.

She’s been with the Springville Library since 2017, the first year as a clerk, the next two as the library’s first-ever tween librarian, and in her current position since 2020.

It would be easy to assume that an adult library program is all about reading, but that’s not the case at this library.

“Every Wednesday, we have a different kind of class for adults, like macrame, and cakes, just a variety of things,” Turner added. “Every once in a while, we’ll sprinkle in something that’s educa-

tional, like a computer class.”

If these types of classes or workshops appeal to you, here’s something that might motivate you to sign up: they’re free! Just check the library’s website (www.springville.org/ library) to find one that interests you. You can also learn about these events on the library’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

Don’t care much for classes? Then how about one of the library’s discovery kits?

These popular items come in a variety of forms, such as a VR headset, sewing machines, telescopes, and games.

At one time, a drone was available for checkout, but it’s gone missing in action and there are currently no

plans to replace it. For those who care, it’s last known whereabouts was in a tree.

When Turner first started in her current position, she had dreams about programs she’d like to start in conjunction with the library, but COVID-19 put those plans on the back burner.

So, for now, community outreach and senior-based programs are on hold until it’s safer to meet in larger groups. But you can still attend the Wednesday classes, which have been happening since last summer.

These classes are primarily taught by library staff members, but occasionally, city residents donate time to share their expertise.

If you’re an expert in something that might

Brittanie Turner interest adults, send Turner an email at BTurner@springville. org to discuss the possibilities..

For those who prefer a more traditional approach, the library’s Books & Bites book club might be of particular interest.

“People can bring a treat to club meetings and get to read a book,

too,” Turner said.

“There’s been a lot of participation in this club and it’s fun to see the attendees excited about reading.”

So, next time you’re at the Springville Library, take a minute to say hello to Turner and to sign up for one of her department’s events. (Martinez is a Serve Daily contributor.)

Nebo School District set to begin new year of Fall Community School Programs Are you ready to learn something new this fall?

Nebo School District is looking forward to another opportunity to begin the Fall Community School Program.

This is an amazing way

to expand horizons and improve your abilities. The goal of the Community School Program is to meet the needs and interests of community members. To see class options and register online go to nebo.edu and select:

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Departments/Community School/ City Register for the class.

Most classes will begin in September and will be taught at these locations: Maple Mountain High School, 51 North, Spanish

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Payson High School, 1050 South Main, Payson.

Salem Hills High School, 150 North, Skyhawk Blvd Salem.

Spanish Fork High School, 99 North 300 West, Spanish

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Springville High School, 1205 East 900 South, Springville.

If you have an idea for a class or activity, call the Nebo School District at 801354-7418.

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Springville – Mapleton Chamber welcomes Bold Gymnastics

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At their Grand Opening Olympic Games Celebration, the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce

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‘Ice Road’ Might Interest you, for a While

By Kelly Martinez

If History Channel’s “Ice Road Truckers” appealed to you, then Netflix’s “The Ice Road” might be worth watching – for a while, at least. A short while.

On the surface, the concept of driving a bigrig on a sheet of ice with the possibility of the ice caving in at any moment is an exciting, if not scary, premise.

Throw in some human conflict, gunfire, and treachery and you’ve got an understanding of what “The Ice Road” is all about.

Liam Neeson takes the lead as Mike, the driver in an ice road-trucking duo with his younger brother, mechanic, and Iraq war vet Gurty, who suffers from aphasia and PTSD. Down on their luck, the two land a job – or the job lands them – as part of a three-truck humanitarian force tasked with traversing the dreaded ice road late

in the season to help rescue trapped miners.

Laurence Fishburne is the other big name in the movie, though he seems out of his element in the role of the architect and leader of the rescue convoy.

The supporting roles in “The Ice Road” aren’t much to write home about. For example, Tantoo is a trucker who’s got ice road-driving chops and is a member of the rescue force. Her motivation for getting to the trapped miners is that her brother is one of the miners. In actuality, she seems more likely to be there to explain to the audience the nuances and dangers of driving a semi on a thin sheet of ice.

Neeson is the best thing about this movie, though at 69 years old, it’s becoming more unbelievable that he’s as capable of the rough-and-tumble action he was in previous roles. If you

think a nearly 70-yearold man is capable of running down a semi and maneuvering his way into said truck’s cab while the vehicle is moving is believable, then everything else in “The Ice Road” will be believable, too.

Not everything about this movie is lacking.

The sweeping scenic views of the frozen countryside are impressive and effectively lay the groundwork for the story.

While “The Ice Road” has its moments, don’t expect it to be the focus of a future installment of “The Movies That Made Us.” Don’t put this movie at the top of your must-watch list, put it somewhere in the middle or lower part, instead.

Now streaming on Netflix, “The Ice Road” is rated PG-13 for strong language and sequences of violence and action. (Martinez is a Serve Daily contributor.)

Springville-Mapleton Chamber spotlights Lana Hiskey Lana Hiskey has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber since 2002.

Previously, Hiskey taught marketing and business classes at

Springville High and appreciated all the businesses that mentored and allowed field trips for Springville’s business students.

Lana is currently the Communications and

Community Relations Coordinator and the Nebo Education Foundation Executive Director for Nebo School District and has served in both positions since 2002.

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As the Communications and Community Relations Coordinator, Hiskey is the spokesperson for more than 34,000 students and 4,500 employees in Nebo School District.

She has produced thousands of articles for three daily newspapers, a weekly newspaper, a monthly newspaper, four television stations and various radio stations as well as

managed social media.

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Payson-Santaquin Chambers welcomes Farm Fresh to the community

By Michelle Lines

Farm Yard Fresh is a family-owned urban farm that comprises only three-quarters of an acre (and three backyards!) in downtown Santaquin.

If you laid all of the

garden beds end to end, it would be about a mile long. While that may seem small, these self-taught growers produce nearly 1,000 pounds of field greens, sprouts, and root veggies every week.

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“I love being a part of this wonderful community where I taught business classes and

ly find them at the Spanish Fork and Salt Lake City Farmers Markets on Saturdays as well as in many restaurants in Utah and Salt Lake counties.

Farm Yard Fresh has recently partnered with an organic California

berry farm to deliver delicious, organic strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries to Utah as well.

They are a five-starreview business that prides themselves on exceptional quality, customer service, and

organic practices. They love being a part of the local food scene as it increases the health, happiness, and interconnectedness of our communities. (Serve Daily submission.)

who graduated in public relations and communications said, “Mom is one of the most kind-hearted and giving people I know.

She is always willing to help others and puts them before herself.

Mom looks for the tender mercies of life each and every day and that is what helps her to find true happiness in her life.” (Serve Daily submission.)

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my own children and grandchildren attend schools. I would love to give back in any way and help our business community thrive,” she said.

Hiskey was recently selected as a national

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Learning to Smile a Thin Smile

By James L. Davis

My father passed away almost six years ago. But he is always with me, pushing me on. He’s a bit annoying that way.

He passed away in our home, in the same bedroom where my mother slipped away forever a little more than two years before.

It was a Sunday, and while I don’t know for a fact, I think it was between 3 and 3:30 a.m. That’s because my wife, Colleen, and I both awoke around then, feeling something was wrong.

Groggy and confused, we both looked at the clock, curled up together, and fell back asleep.

I found Dad at 6 in the morning, when I went to see if he wanted breakfast.

I think it was around 3 a.m. because every day since that day, I have awakened between 3 and 3:30 in the morning, thinking of him.

It’s become a familiar routine, something I no longer dread or shed a tear over.

Our daughter Mandy, her husband (Jake), and their little family came for a visit a while back and stayed in one of our guest rooms.

We let them have the Pirate Room (because any good house needs a Pirate Room).

That night, Colleen and I closed our bedroom door.

We usually leave it open, but our sleeping attire might be shocking to children and grandchildren, so we closed it. Shortly after 3 a.m. I opened my eyes and thought I saw the bedroom door

closing, but I ignored it and went back to sleep.

Later that day, Mandy asked if I had opened their bedroom door during the night. I said no and asked her what time it was.

She said “around 3:15.” I said, “it was just Grandpa.”

I think it was.

When Colleen and I married, I warned her fairly early that if she liked to walk around naked after a shower, it might be a good idea to lock the doors, because my dad would just walk in.

He always did and was welcome.

Before he passed, my father loved when family came to visit. He would sit on the couch and bend their ear, asking them how they were doing, how their lives were going.

When they told him of their successes and challenges, he would smile a thin smile (which was pretty much his only smile).

One night, after my adult children headed for their homes, I asked him why he was smiling.

He said he enjoyed hearing how well his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were doing.

It made everything worthwhile.

I find myself in complete agreement, and often smiling his same thin smile.

After my parents passed away (first my mother to side effects of Alzheimer’s, then my father to heart disease), in the same room, separated only by a couple of feet and a couple of years,

I changed, for both good and ill, and I accept it for what it is.

For a few months we weren’t sure what to do with their bedroom. We just closed the door and avoided it altogether. I finally decided to turn it into my office, but I wasn’t sure I could ever work there.

But I found that I could.

I feel their presence with me when I stare at a blank screen, trying to find my words.

“Chase after them.” I almost hear their whisper.

I can work in the room where my parents died not because they died there, but because they lived there.

My house isn’t haunted.

It’s blessed.

And for that, I have reason to smile a thin smile.

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Why Can You Only Buy Socks in Pairs?

By Joe Capell

We try to be good parents.

We buy our kids socks.

Did you know that when you buy a sock it comes with a second, completely identical sock? They’re called “pairs” or “matching pairs” of socks.

It’s almost impossible to purchase a single, lone, unmatched sock. Go ahead and try--you’ll definitely get some funny looks. Socks come in twos, that’s just how it is.

And yet, when we get the socks home from the store, it’s amazing how quickly one sock manages to sepa-

rate itself from the other.

One minute there is a pair of socks.

The next time you look, there is just one, singular, unmatched sock.

Washers and dryers get blamed for missing socks. People will accuse these appliances, who are simply minding their own business, doing their jobs, of “eating” socks. People will say, “I put the clothes in the wash, and now this sock doesn’t have a match. The

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washer or the dryer must have eaten the sock!”

I guess it’s possible that the washing machine or dryer could be the cause of vanishing socks. They aren’t totally innocent. The washer has, after all, served as a red shirt’s accomplice in pinkifying some of my white clothes. But, I think these appliance bare too much of the blame in this case.

I’ve seen kids take off their shoes and socks, and I know they don’t often get put away correctly. You would think that when a child takes a matching pair of two socks off their feet that they would do so in close proximity of

each other. I’m sure that happens -- sometimes.

But, other times one sock may be taken off near the front door, and the other in the bathroom. Maybe one sock is on the stairs and its mate is in the kitchen.

Why? Who knows.

And what are the chances that both socks, now in farflung corners of the house, will actually get put into the same load of wash? I don’t think we should blame the washing machine for that, do you?

Lately, instead of buying individually matched socks, we’ve taken to purchasing a big bag with eight identical

pairs of socks. This way, if one sock gets lost, its missing mate can be matched with the missing mate of another identical sock!

Problem solved -- except that there is still somehow always an odd number of socks.

I’m not sure why, but we hold on to the mis-matched socks, just in case one day the missing match will reappear. We just hope this miracle happens before the kids outgrow the socks. Or maybe we should just stop caring, and make the kids wear socks that don’t match.

(Actually, they’d probably like that.)

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SERVE DAILY TRIBUTES Linda Jean Watters We lost our beautiful mother Aug. 6, 2021.

Linda Jean Watters passed away at home in Woodland Hills with her family nearby and her beloved dog Gracie by her side.

Linda was born Jan. 1, 1948 to Russell and Dorottiy Childress, the oldest of three daughters. Because her parents were both in the Navy, she got to experience life in many different places, including London, and numerous states in the US. Her family eventually settled in Norman, Okla. She was regarded as one of the prettiest girls in her high school. Apparently many people were surprised when she started dating the smartest nerd in the high school.

Linda married David Watters April 1, 1969.

She graduated with a bachelors degree from the University of Oklahoma shortly after. She had very happy memories of the few years she taught 4th grade in Norman, “retiring” to become a full-time mom in 1974. Linda and David moved to Vacaville, Calif. from Oklahoma. They later settled in Woodland Hills, Utah in June of 1981.

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children in Woodland Hills, Jacob (Kathryn) Watters, Andrea (Justin) Lowry, Isaac (Kenzie) Watters, and Molly Cano.

She will be remembered as an involved mother, amazing cook, avid reader, petite fashionista, generous hostess, world traveler, scuba diver, giver of useful advice, and wonderful friend. She worked hard to provide for anyone in need and was eager to help whenever needed.

Linda is survived by her children and their spouses; (almost) six grandsons, Tyler, Ryan, Easton, Evan, Fox, and Forest; one great granddaughter Skylar; and her dog Gracie. She is preceded in death, by only 10 weeks, by her husband David.

To leave condolences and share memories of Linda, visit www. legacyfunerals.com Thomas Chris Wardell Thomas Chris Wardell, passed away Aug. 1, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.V. He was born April 4, 1960 to Pearl Rich Wardell and her late-husband Thomas George Wardell in Vernal. Thom leaves

behind his wife of 39 years -his eternal sweetheart Kristie Ann Neal Wardell. Thom, Kristie, and their four sons moved to Harrison County, W.V. in 2002 when he started working for Aurora Flight Sciences as a program manager. His sons Thomas Neal Wardell (wife Sarah and children: Chesirae, Sadie, Laneah, and Thomas James) and David Christian Wardell (wife Andrea and children: Lilly, Neal, Leo, and Ronan) now live in Utah County. Their other sons, Joseph Rich Wardell and Steven Richard Wardell and his son Bently reside with them in Lost Creek, W.V. His siblings Moana (Kevin) Draper, Douglas (Sheryl) Wardell, and Penni (Alan) Batty reside in Vernal and will be among those who miss him terribly.

After marrying his beautiful wife, Kristie, he pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University in Logan. Prior to working for Aurora Flight Sciences, Thom built a distinguished career as a Test Engineer at Thiokol in Promontory, UT, Lead Design Engineer for Hewett Packard in Boise, ID, President of R-Cubed Composites in West Jordan, UT, and a Director of Engineering for ATK in Dennis, MS. Thom was well respected nationwide in the Aerospace com-

munity for his professionalism, honesty, and sincerity.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com or www.legacyfunerals. com.

Susan Rogers Robinson Susan “Sue” Rogers Robinson, loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandma passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Aug. 1, 2021 after six years of fighting Ovarian Cancer.

Sue was born in American Fork on May 27, 1950 to LuAna Thornton and Richard Rogers. She grew up in American Fork and Payson. She graduated from Payson High School in 1968.

After high school she attended Utah Technical College at Provo, where she graduated as a dental hygienist.

On Aug. 23, 1968, Sue married David Glenn Lee Robinson in the Salt Lake City Temple. They made their first home in Spanish Fork then moved to Springville. In 1975 they built the home she would then live in for the next 45 years.

She and Dave later divorced in 1991.

Sue worked as a dental hygienist for Dr.

Evans until she adopted her son Blake. Four years later she adopted her daughter Wendy.

She was a stay-at-mom while her children were young. She also did daycare in her home. She then went to work at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for 25 years. She was a unit secretary and then an administrative assistant. She retired from UVRMC in 2015.

She is survived by her son Blake (Antoinette) Robinson, her daughter Wendy Kochersperger, granddaughter Kaylee Kochersperger, sisters Gerry (Ron) Jensen, Jeneil (John) Deuel, Lynnie (Vic) Ballard, Sue (Dale) Farley and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mom LuAna Bad ham, dad Don Bad ham, sister Carolyn Reid, brother Dick Bad ham and sister-inlaw Nona Bad ham.

Sue’s family would like to thank Dr. Steven Wallentine, the nurses and staff at Revere Health for their excellent care, Nancy Trapnell and the Hospice nurses at Encompass Health for their wonderful care and support and Mom’s very dear friends for their friendship, love, care and support.

Pat Flygare Pat Flygare, 83, passed away Aug. 12, 2021, at her home in Salem. She was born on May 14, 1938, in

Mapleton, to Lewis and Mary Canto Bleggi.

She was raised in Mapleton learning how to work hard and the importance of family.

She found her true love and married Howard J. Flygare on Jan. 2, 1958, They enjoyed 58 years of marriage with their five beautiful daughters before Howard passed away in 2016. We are so grateful to know they are together again.

Pat loved staying busy as a stay-at-home mom raising her girls.

As they got older, she continued providing her talents in different capacities. She spent 20 years working for Nebo School district as a lunch lady and then lunch secretary at Rees Elementary. In addition, she volunteered as the PTA President at Salem Elementary and was on the Nebo School District PTA board. She loved working with the kids and helping make the school a better place.

Most of all, Pat loved her family and would do anything to have them all together throughout the year.

She was always ready to go, no matter what it was, just as long as she could be with family. She would do anything for her 8 grandkids and 16 {+1 on the way) great grandkids. Two of her fa-

SERVE DAILY vorite times of year are Christmas and Easter with the large family gatherings. She will be dearly missed by all.

Pat is survived by her daughters; Anna (Doug) Pearson, Salem, Julie {Wayne) Elder, Springville, Machete (LeeRay) Argyle, Salem, Kelly {Ty) Tingey, Salem, and Kim (Bruce) Lewis, Salem.

She was preceded in death by her husband, grandson, great grandson, and her parents.

To leave condolences and share memories of Pat, visit www.legacyfunerals.com.

Sherri Ann Dawe Sherri Ann Dawe (Niemet), 48, of Payson, Utah passed away on Aug. 23, 2021, in her home in Payson, Utah of cancer.

Sherri was born Jan. 14, 1973 to Norman Niemet and Sally Niemet in Murray, before moving to Sacramento through her high school years. She attended Rio Americano High School and graduated in 1991. She attended Provo College and received a degree in Business Manage-

ment and University of Phoenix and graduated as Valedictorian with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2006.

She loved helping others and working predominantly in HR and Accounting.

She married Jeffrey Dawe on June 19, 1993 and they were sealed in the Timpanogos Temple in October 2000, they recently celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary.

Sherri loved arts and crafts, being creative, glitter, blacklights and Halloween. Sherri was an avid reader and was also an animal lover with a soft spot for frogs, moose, cats, and miniature donkeys.

She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Dawe of Payson, her daughter Makayla Evans and spouse Dallin Evans, and her son Taylor Dawe and spouse Caitlin Dawe and two grandchildren Peregrine Dawe and Phyllis Dawe, her mother Sally Nie met, brother Mike Niemet (Bronwyn), sister Virginia Fritzching (Tom) and many more friends and Family.

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Ryan Timothy Devenish Ryan Timothy Devenish, 44, of Spanish Fork, passed away on Aug. 15, 2021, while on a family adventure at Bear Lake.

Ryan was born on June 11, 1977, in Provo to Craig Timothy and Barbara Ann Schroder Devenish. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1995. He attended UVSC and received his Associates Degree in Business Management. He managed Oil Spout Sinclair/V-Bar Guns for 22 years, where everyone that walked through those doors was not only his favorite customer but was also his lifelong “Buddy.” Ryan took his passion for helping people to a full-time career as a mortgage broker and received his Principal Lending Manager License.

Through his leadership and hard work, Ryan Mortgage Company became one of the top mortgage companies in the valley.

Ryan’s love story began in 1996 on Spanish Fork Main Street,

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where he met Megan Thomas of Goshen.

They were married at Mt. Timpanogos Temple on March 12, 1999.

Their lives were blessed with three amazing children. Karden Timothy, Whitley Ann and Berkley Ryann.

Ryan’s world revolved around his family.

There were many well planned “death march” vacations, weekend getaways and unforgettable memories. He loved nothing more than to see his kids happy. Many hours were spent with the Skyline X Family at various gun ranges watching Karden shoot and at the gymnasium watching Whitley play volleyball. Ryan loved

having Berkley as his sidekick at all his community events.

Ryan will be remembered by Megan (his partner in crime) his children, Karden, Whitley and Berkley.

His mother Barbara.

His two brothers Jon (Sharlyn), Paul (Rachel) and his sister Becky (Jeremy). Ryan loved his role as the “Big Brother.” He is also loved by a tribe of “outlaws” Norman and Linda Thomas, Dena (Chad), Tara (Jeremy) Amber (Arthur). Many Nieces and Nephews and Countless Friends.

He is preceded in Death by his father Craig and his Grandparents.

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Ethel was born on Nov. 26, 1947 to Atty Karl and Sara Viola Lundholm Rosenberg in Orebro Sweden.

She lived in Spanish Fork with her husband, Gary Robert Hutchings.

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