Serve Daily Volume 6, Issue 60 May 2017

Serve Daily celebrates five years in publication Springville resident Chris Baird has always felt strongly about providing service to his friends, family, neighbors - even strangers. He lives by the motto, “Pay it Forward,” meaning if people receive the kindness of others, they should seek to continue that kindness by doing service for someone else.

A little over five years ago, Baird recognized a need in the community and began to ponder how he could fill it. Most of the weekly newspapers in Utah County had shut down in recent years, and residents greatly missed having a way to read the news of their own local communities.

Baird had never been in the newspaper business before, but his desire to serve the community led him to explore the industry and begin his own business.

In June 2012, Baird published his first newspaper with two goals: to provide the

news of southern Utah County to that area’s residents and to encourage residents to serve others. With that in mind, he named his newspaper Serve Daily.

“I wanted to start the newspaper because I had/have the desire to serve. I wanted to help people have a voice and a public place they can share their thoughts with the community. I hoped it would bring a sense of community and help people to serve daily those around them.

There is deep meaning in the title of the paper,” Baird said.

Serve Daily is now published once a month and distributed at a variety of locations in southern Utah County communities from Springville to Santaquin. (See servedaily.com/distribution for a complete list of locations.)

Residents can pick up the newspaper for free wherever they find Serve Daily.

Inside, they will find news about local schools, businesses, events, city celebrations and more.

Much of the content of Serve Daily comes from its readers, who can submit articles and information online at www. servedaily.com/submit. Residents are also invited to submit their information online for the Serve Daily community calendar, which can be seen at www.servedaily. com/calendar and is published in the newspaper.

Serve Daily encourages readers to submit information about their life events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, Eagle Scout Awards and projects, births and obituaries. Use the Life’s Event option on the submission page.

“I would like to see people submit important life events and articles about things happening in South Utah County

New aquatic center walls rising

because I believe that when people work together and share the good, more good is created. That is why we focus on the positive!” Baird said. “Serve Daily is south Utah County’s source for information and inspiration.”

Serve Daily also coordinates multiple other projects to promote good in the communities such as the RAKM Project, which encourages people to commit random acts of kindness and pass on #RAKM cards available at local businesses (see complete list at servedaily.com/rakm).

Readers are also encouraged to visit servedaily.com/gratitude and participate in the #SDGRATITUDE Project through sharing the things they are grateful for.

“We are excited to have been in print for five years and are looking forward to continued growth and success,” Baird said.

Mark Shipley completes painted mural depicting Payson’s past

By Ed Helmick

Photo by Steve Parsons

Steel beams are starting to rise on the construction site of the new Springville Aquatic Center located at 1200 W. 700 South behind the new Meadow Brook Elementary School. Ground was broken for the facility in early October of 2016 and completion is expected by December of this year. When complete, the facility will include a children’s pool, an activity pool, and a 10-lane competition pool as well as a basketball court, track and workout areas.

93rd annual Spring Salon exhibit opens at Springville Museum of Art The 93rd annual Spring Salon, one of the longest-running art shows in the state of Utah, opened on April 26 at the Springville Museum of Art. The Spring Salon is a juried exhibition showcasing pieces by Utah artists from many backgrounds and created using a variety of mediums. A total of 886 entries were received and judged and 242 pieces were accepted into this year’s exhibit.

The Spring Salon will be on exhibit through July 8 at the museum, located

at 126 E. 400 South in Springville. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. The museum is closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays (except for special events). For more information about the Spring Salon or other events and exhibits at the museum, visit smofa.org.

Spring Salon award winners were announced at an artist’s reception on April 26 by Dr. Rita Wright, director of the mu-

seum, along with County Commissioner Greg Graves and Springville City Councilman Rick Child. The exhibition is sponsored by Springville City, Utah County and the George Q. Morris foundation.

The Spring Salon was first held in 1922.

It was begun by students and teachers at Springville High School who wanted to exhibit and promote original artwork. The salon has been held annually since that time except during World War II when See SALON, page A3

Payson’s agricultural history is now reflected in a giant mural on the south wall of the Photo Shop at 99 E. Main.

Measuring 18 by 60 feet, the mural is the second-largest ever painted by artist Mark Shipley. It is derived from a photo showing a local barn that is a favorite of Photo Shop owner Steve Parsons.

Mural painter Mark Shipley was first recognized in the March issue of Serve Daily for his painting of the Golden Gate Bridge on the side of the Pier 49 Pizza Restaurant building in Springville. He painted that mural to help his daughter and son-in-law who own Pier 49. He has also received requests to do three more murals in the Payson and Salem area.

Shipley is an amazingly active 81-yearold who retired from the Southern California entertainment and live theater business a few years ago. He moved back to this area to be closer to his children. He is an active movie goer and an interesting person to talk to about the entertainment industry. He particularly loves live theater.

To Shipley, painting a mural is just like painting a stage set, and he enjoys keeping busy for both his physical and mental health.

A lot of people have stopped to chat with Shipley with words of praise and curiosity. A common question is how long it took to create the mural. Shipley is not a record keeper and usually only works a couple hours a day. This particular project has had a lot of interruptions due to See MURAL, page A3

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Payson sets up summer Memorial Day program planned in Santaquin watering schedule

By Helen Kester

By Payson Mayor Rick Moore Our water year is looking great so far.

We just energized our pressurized irrigation this week. The city council has implemented the following watering schedule for 2017: - Residents shall water with the pressurized srrigation system three times per week as set forth below: - All water users with odd numbered addresses shall water only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

- All water users with even numbered addresses shall water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

- Watering times are from midnight to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight. It is recommended that pop-up sprinkler heads operate at 20 minutes or less and rotating sprinkler heads operate at 30 minutes or less.

- Large water users, churches, schools, city parks and larger agricultural users will water during the daytime hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on days that coincide with address restrictions listed above. To accommodate public use and scheduled events, some city-owned parks and sports fields will modify their watering schedules.

- There shall be NO watering on Sundays, as this allows the system to recover.

There shall be no hard-surface washing of driveways and parking lots.

- It is unlawful for any pressurized irrigation user to waste water by imperfect stop-taps, valves, leaky joints or pipes.

Water shall not be wasted by allowing water to run from hose bibs, excessive watering, open pipes or other apparatus, or to

Santaquin American Legion Post 84 will hold its annual Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Monument in the Santaquin City Cemetery.

The program this year will feature remarks by Kirk Hunsaker and Legion Chaplain Art Adcock. Musical selections will also be presented.

Those attending should bring their own chairs. The public is invited to join with the Legion on this day of remembrance.

Payson Mayor Rick Moore

use the water in such a manner as to cause it to overflow into the neighboring yards, properties, streets or sidewalks.

On May 6, we will have our seventh annual Pay it Forward 5K/1 Mile event. To register, visit www.paysonutah.org. Great prizes will be awarded. Come and join this growing event.

The 33rd Annual Scottish Festival will take place July 7 and 8. For more information, visit www.paysonscottishfestival. org.Other events this summer include the 63rd Annual Salmon Supper on Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. and the Payson City Golden Onion Days celebration from Sept. 1 to 4. Come and enjoy the many events during the weekend and attend the parade on Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.

Springville Scout Wesley Mangum is shown with one of the flag collection boxes he has placed at various locations around Springville as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The boxes are places where the public can deposit their old, worn American flags for proper retirement.

Scout collecting old American flags for dignified retirement

By Wesley Mangum Do you have old, worn American flags that need to be disposed of, but you don’t know how to do it? Don’t worry, my Eagle Project is here to help you. I’m Wesley Mangum, a member of Team 68 in Springville. I am currently working on my Eagle Project.

Through June, I will have collection boxes at Springville locations to receive your old American flags. The boxes will be at the Springville Library, Springville City Center, Springville Senior Center, Reams Grocery Store and Art City Pharmacy. The donated flags will be given to local Scout troops who will retire them in a respectful and dignified way at flag retirement ceremonies throughout the summer and fall.

With Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July coming up, now is a great time

to get your old flags retired. Spring is the perfect season to get out your flags and assess if they need to be retired in favor of a new one. If your flags are getting faded, torn, or are otherwise worn, it’s time to replace Old Glory.

The United States Flag Code states that “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

I came up with this Eagle Project idea because it turns out that lots of people have old flags that they don’t know what to do with. Even at my house, we have several flags stacked in the closet that need to be retired. This project will help lots of people to get their own personal flag situations under control.

Please support my project by donating your old American flags to be be retired in an honorable manner.

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Photo by Steve Parsons Photography

Local artist Mark Shipley has panted this giant mural on the south wall of the Photo Shop at 99 E. Main in Payson.

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Steve Parsons believes Shipley has about 40 man hours in the project.

Another common question is how much is he being paid. His answer is that’s strictly between him and his friend Steve Parsons. However, Shipley’s usual comeback is “What would we have missed if Van Gough had refused to paint because no one was buying?”

Shipley openly discusses his life-long battle with depression and how the arts are his way of escaping the dreadful disease.

He suggests that “everyone experience and search every possibility until you find where you belong and what is your purpose is for being alive.” Each of us needs to find what makes life endurable and exciting, Shipley advises. A few years ago, a friend of Shipley’s wrote a biography titled “Mood Down, Curtain Up” that deals with Shipley’s struggle with depression.

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The salon is open to all Utah artists working in any media. Each artist may submit up to two works of art created within the last three years. Works over three years old are not eligible.

The entrants to the exhibit come from many backgrounds. There are many professional artists who enter their art for consideration, but many others are amateurs. There is a wide variety of art mediMark Shipley

He also enjoys giving and being of service to others where ever he can. A favorite quote is a line from “Mame”: “Life is a banquet and most poor souls are starving to death.”

Get rid of old medications through Drug Take Back Event

By Shannon Acor It’s the time of year again to rid your cabinets of all unused, old or expired medications. This includes prescriptions as well as over-the-counter remedies. It is vitally important to keep medications out of the hands of those for whom they are not prescribed.

A Drug Take Back Event will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Springville Library at 45 S. Main. All communities are invited to participate.

Keeping medicine cabinets locked and cleaned out helps prevent accidental or intentional overdoses. Disposing of all medications properly helps maintain a safe water supply as well. A Drug Take Back Event will be held, May 20, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Springville

The annual Spring Salon art exhibit is now on display at the Springville Museum of Art. The exhibit will remain up through July 8.

Library. All communities are invited to participate.

ums including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, traditional sculpture, mixed media and assemblage sculpture, photography and digital media.

One tradition of the Spring Salon is the Penny Vote. Early in the history of the show, contestants for Art Queen from the high school received votes as pennies were cast into a box. The contestant with the most pennies was selected as the Art Queen and the money went toward new art purchases for the museum. This Penny Vote has now evolved into a popular vote for selected pieces of art that are included in the show. This along with other activities for museum visitors makes attendance more of an interactive experience.

Poppy sale to support veterans

By Helen Kester May is Poppy Month. The ladies of the Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary will be accepting donations for Remembrance Poppies during the entire month of May. All monies from the poppies will be used strictly for veterans in the Santaquin area.

Also, starting on Memorial Day and ending with the Santaquin City celebra-

tion, the ladies will be selling tickets for a drawing to win a piece-tied (84”x94”) quilt. Monies raised from this effort are used for Girls State and to help us honor and support our legion unit.

If you know of any veteran in the Santaquin area (need not be a legion member) or family of an active duty soldier in need, contact our president, Janeil Duel, at 801609-2161.

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DUP Film Festival winners named

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By Kathy Birch Springville/Mapleton DUP On April 27, the Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum, sponsored by the local company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, held a Film Festival at the DUP museum in Springville. Producers of the three winning film entries received cash awards as well as the honor of having their films showcased in the festival and on the Springville Pioneer YouTube channel.

The Springville-Mapleton DUP received a generous grant last fall from the Springville City Arts Commission. The grant was used to fund the Film Festival awards, but it also went toward the purchase of a new projector and screen which will be used by the DUP and the Springville Historical Society for future events and presentations. These organizations are dedicated both to preserving local history and to bringing the stories and history of early Springville and Mapleton to life.

The films presented on Thursday are excellent examples of this effort. Third place was awarded to Steven and Susan Bartholomew for their film titled “How the Halls Came to Springville,” which included an interview with Norley Hall about his ancestor Edwin Hall and his twin brother Edward. According to Hall, Edward put roots down in Springville even before colonists were officially sent by LDS Church leaders to settle the area.

Tona Dyer Cox and her grandson Jason Haymond Jr. took second place with their film “Life of Cynthia Davis Clyde.”

This pioneer grandmother, known in the community as “Granny Clyde,” had firsthand experience of persecutions against the Mormons in Missouri and Illinois and eventually became the first Relief Society president in Springville.

First place went to a short film about

The testimony of spring flowers: Power to bloom Lauren Whiting

“The First Eight” families to officially settle Springville. A descendant of the Crandalls (four of the first eight families belonged to the Crandall clan), Lauren Whiting is currently a sophomore at Maple Mountain High School who plans on studying film production. We think she is off to a good start, if this film is anything to go by.

The DUP extends an invitation to the public to stop in at the museum to view these short films about the history of Springville and Mapleton. Or, if you prefer watch them on YouTube, search for the “Springville Pioneer” channel or do a Google search for the titles listed above.

After you have watched them, you might be inspired to record your own family history, especially if you have an ancestral or historical connection to Springville. We encourage you to do so. Any film you produce (be mindful of fair use and copyright laws) can be sent to SpringMapleDUP@ gmail.com to be included on our YouTube channel and in the next Film Festival.

By Ed Helmick There are a number of stunning tulip gardens around that present wonderful eye candy for us to appreciate. It is a blessing that we can cultivate and grow such. If we look beyond the gardens of our towns, we also find amazing beauty. With the wet winter and spring, we have been blessed with desert wildflowers blooming in stark contrast to their environment.

What we find here is the power of life that the creator gives to the humble bo-

tanical creatures of our desert landscape.

Think about the beautiful and productive life we see in a world that challenges life itself. This is testimony to the strength of life the creator gives us. Relate this to the challenges that we as human beings face and we all have within us the power to bloom in what sometimes appears to be an impossible environment. Let the little flowers of spring give us faith to overcome the challenges of life. Sometimes we just have to stop and look at the little things in life to appreciate the possibilities.

Local photographer receives master’s degree

By Ed Helmick

Steve Parsons, who does photography for Serve Daily and owns the Photo Shop in Payson, has been awarded or granted a master of fine arts degree in photography from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Calif. We are pleased to

be associated with and have this caliber of expertise in the community. Not only does he know how to take great pictures, but his passion is teaching photography. His studio is a place for all artists - a place of friendship and a place of refuge for many.

Congratulations, Steve Parsons, and thank you for your service to the community.

Family history open house

The Springville Family History Center will host an open house on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center, located at 415 S. 200 East in Springville.

Those visiting will be able to tour the facility and see what is available to help individuals with their family history efforts. The staff will also be showing videos, demonstrating equipment and exhibiting apps and various websites. Refreshments will be served.

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Payson, Santaquin chamber plans summer events The Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome some great businesses to our chamber community: The Insurance Center, SYH Payroll Services Inc, 800 Lawn Care and Mama Cat’s Food Emporium. Stop by and see what they can do for you.

In April, we honored Leavitt Group Insurance as our Business of the Month.

Even before their doors were open at their new location in Santaquin, Curt Riplinger rolled up his sleeves to make our chamber better, so it was a fun opportunity to award the Business of the Month at their ribbon-cutting celebration. We’re excited to have them in our community.

This year’s Easter Hunt was lots of fun with lovely weather and more eggs than ever before. Special thanks go to Payson City employees for all their help as well as our field sponsors who helped the Easter Bunny get all those eggs out for each of the fields. Miss Payson was on hand to help pass out prizes and won some huge fans from the kids she met.

Lt. Governor Spencer Cox spoke at the chamber’s April Networking Lunch. He shared his thoughts on the future of transportation and some of the state’s efforts

to bring more business opportunities to communities like ours. We’d like to express our thanks to Kevin Thompson with Dalton’s Memorial and Representative Mike McKell for making the luncheon possible.

May’s Noon Networking Event will be a special event. On Monday, May 15, from noon to 2 p.m. World Trade Center Utah will bring a world of business to Provo at the Utah County International Business Forum. Held at the Nu Skin building at 72 W. Center in Provo, the Utah County International Business Forum will show you how to grow your business in a global economy and how international trade can benefit your business and the state’s economy. The event is free and includes lunch, but registration is required. Go to https:// goo.gl/WoJEnT to register.

Then watch our website and Facebook for some great activities coming up. Saturday, June 10, is Utah’s Free Fishing Day and the chamber will be celebrating with free hot dogs and more at the Pole Canyon Park in Santaquin. Mark your calendars for our first Movies Under the Stars event We’ll be watching “The Secret Life of Pets” on June 16 at the Peteetneet Amphi-

Murphy beds allow owners to put valuable space to good use Frank Murphy just wanted to save space. He’d already discarded ideas for a micro-sofa and the Flat Stanley dinette when he struck brilliance: a bed that folded into the wall during the day when it wasn’t in use.

Unfortunately, even though the design was popular during the early part of the 20th century when housing space was limited, the Murphy bed wasn’t taken seriously. Hollywood made slapstick comedies in which the villain would open what he thought was a wardrobe and get bonked on the noggin by a bed.

Times have changed.

“It’s easy to fall in love with the Murphy bed designs of today,” said Kyle Olsen, owner of Murphy Wallbedzz of Utah, a business located in Mapleton. “Technology has made the timeless product an elegant, hassle-free furnishing for any home.”

Murphy beds have experienced a tremendous comeback as today’s homeowners appreciate open floor plans with multi-use areas and recognize the value of a well-utilized space that maintains stylish design. Murphy Wallbedzz’s designs are completely custom and hand-crafted in order to accommodate any home’s footprint and style. Buyers can choose the wood alder, pine, maple, cherry and others - and the finish. Styles and sizes range from twin to California king.

The most popular style ordered from Murphy Wallbedzz of Utah is traditional cabinetry with crown molding. Other popular styles include Southwest, country pine and contemporary white.

“Since we’re custom designing these Murphy beds, we work with customers to create just about anything they want. If they can imagine it, we can do it. I enjoy visiting with individuals or families and then delivering a fabulous product to be

enjoyed for a lifetime,” Olsen said.

One of the more popular features of Murphy beds is that they use traditional mattresses, even pillow tops, so there is no rolling or folding to spoil the comfort level of the mattress.

Olsen said he has worked with customers with all sorts of needs in mind, from multiple beds in a loft to a single bed tucked away in a home office. Customers have a long list of options from which to choose including clothing wardrobes, side cabinets, drawers, crown molding, lighting features and many others.

“It’s all about collaborating with the customer,” Olsen said. “Customers invite me into their home where I show them samples, measure the room and discuss exactly what they have in mind. The point of sale is right there in the home.”

Murphy Wallbedzz of Utah offers a lifetime warranty on all of its products, which can be installed in existing and new homes.

More and more people are learning that Murphy beds offer a perfect sleep solution and are a pleasing addition to any living space. To find out more, visit www.murphywallbedzzofutah.com.

In April, Leavitt Group Insurance was honored as Business of the Month by the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce.

theater. On June 17, the chamber will host its Shop Local event with many of the great local businesses in our community.

We’re looking forward to an exciting summer with the chamber and hope you’ll be there with us.

Congratulations to Stokes Fresh Food Market for being the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s April Business of the Month. The Stokes Salem grocery store is first and foremost a small family-owned business with their guests in mind. Focusing on providing exceptional customer service to each and every customer is a priority. Can’t find what you need? Request it, and they will try their best to get it done. They offer a clean, bright, modern store with the freshest meats, produce and bakery items including fresh-made artisan bread.

We are thrilled to have Stokes as one of our members. They have been a wonderful addition to our chamber and community.

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East Bay fertility center now open in Payson

By Jade Walker East Bay Fertility and Hormone Therapy Center held a ribbon-cutting cermeony recently to celebrate the opening of its new Payson office at 123 N. 500 East.

East Bay Fertility and Hormone Therapy Center is one of Utah’s leading fertility centers. For more than 20 years, Larry G. Andrew, DO, has been using state-of-theart technology to treat and diagnose patients with fertility-related problems. The center focuses on quality and personal patient care.

Dr. Andrew and staff work with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan to optimize their success. They work with both traditional and nontraditional families.

They offer the lowest-price IVF cycles in Utah and their pregnancy rates are among the highest in the country. Patients travel from all over the country to be treated at their facility. They have treated patients from 40 states and 20 foreign countries and have been voted as “Best Fertility Center” for several years by the Daily Herald and Utah Valley Magazine.

Its friendly staff strives to give each patient the individual attention they deserve.

Patients are not just a name or number to

them, but part of their extended family.

They aim to give patients the best experience possible each time they call or come to the office.

Dr. Andrew specializes in helping those with recurrent miscarriages, “unexplained” infertility, endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. He attended medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medical School, one of the founding schools of osteopathic medicine and surgery. After an internship and residency in Michigan, Dr. Andrew and his family moved to Utah to practice medicine.

Dr. Andrew has also been doing bioidentical hormone therapy for 20 years.

He was one of three doctors who initially began doing pellet therapy in Utah. He is Sottopelle certified.

Embryologist Thomas Chang has been working in the field of reproductive embryology since 1992. In 1996, he was the lab supervisor at the Genetics and IVF Institute of Ohio where he was successful in helping to establish the first ICSI pregnancy.

Dr. Andrew and Chang are members of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. East Bay’s clinical laboratory is certified by CLIA.

East Bay Fertility and Hormone Therapy Center has recently opened an office in Payson.

Art Ball fundraiser planned at Springville art museum The 80th annual Art Ball, a fundraising event for the Springville Museum of Art, will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the museum, located at 126 E. 400 South, Springville.

Tickets purchased in advance are $20 and tickets purchased at the door are $30. Tickets for students are $15.

Advance tickets may be purchased at the museum or online at www.smofa. org.

The Art Ball is a community event that raises money for the museum and

celebrates the opening of the museum’s annual Spring Salon exhibit. Those attending the ball will be able to enjoy viewing the salon as well as the museum’s other exhibitions. There will be entertainment by Vocal Point during the evening, an ongoing silent auction, the presentation of the art royalty, a photo booth and an ice sculptor working in the Stewart Sculpture Garden.

How d’oeuvres and desserts will be served during the evening by vendors from Lemon & Sage of Springville.

There will also be dancing.

Trapnell Orthodontics has been named the May Business of the Month by the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce.

Trapnell Orthodontics named Spr. Business of the Month The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Trapnell Orthodontics as its May Business of the Month.

At Trapnell Orthodontics, they believe that a beautiful smile can truly enhance the quality of a person’s life. They are proud to offer orthodontic services to you and your family from the comfort of their office in Springville. They strive to provide top quality, compassionate orthodontic care. Their office uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure that your treatment is effective, efficient, and comfortable.

They want your visits to be pleasant and relaxing, and its team does its very best to make you feel at home. They enjoy being involved in the community and love to help support local schools and other programs.

They feel they are truly lucky to be located in one of the greatest cities around and feel honored to be chosen as Springville’s Business of the Month.

Dr. Brian Trapnell has been providing outstanding orthodontic care in Springville for more than 20 years. His office offers a wide range of services in order to provide its patients with care that is tailored to fit their individual orthodontic needs. These services include:

Traditional Braces: Traditional braces use high-quality, stainless steel brackets and wires to straighten teeth. The modern brackets used at Trapnell Orthodontics are smaller than braces of the past, which means they are more comfortable and less cumbersome.

Ceramic Braces: Ceramic braces use a special clear material, making them less noticeable than traditional braces. The drawback of ceramic braces is that they are more fragile than traditional braces and sometimes the bands can become discolored.

Early Treatment: Although they are happy to help enhance your smile regardless of your age, monitoring children as their mouths grow allows Trapnell Orthodontics to provide beautiful smiles more effectively and prevent potential orthodontic problems.

Invisalign: Invisalign uses clear aligner trays that are custom fit for your mouth and designed to gently straighten your teeth. Trapnell Orthodontics uses Invisalign to help assist its teen and adult patients achieve the straight smiles of their dreams.

See what they can do to make your smile shine by calling their office for a free consultation at 801-489-9475.

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Timp Cave expert BJ Cluff to speak in Springville

By Dianne King “Snapshots in History: The Discovery and Development of Timpanogos Cave National Monument” is the subject BJ Cluff, supervisory interpretive park ranger for the National Forest Service, will address at the Springville Senior Center, 65 E. 200 South, on Wednesday, June 7, at 6 p.m.

All are invited to this free event to hear the adventure and to learn the stories of how the caves were found and became a national monument, while viewing historical photographs taken decades ago.

Ranger BJ Cluff is the supervisory park ranger at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. She was born in Salt Lake

City and raised in Utah County, visiting national park sites all over the country with her family.

By age 12 she knew she wanted to be a park ranger when she grew up so that she could always be outside and share these special places with others. She firmly believes in, loves, and cherishes these amazing sites that belong to everyone and tell America’s story.

BJ graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Earth Science/ Environmental Management. She and her husband, Gerald, have been married 31 years and have four sons and one daughter. BJ also shares her home in Provo with a three-footed dog, a grumpy cat, a noisy cockatiel, and a parakeet.

The Baseball, Softball and T-Ball Opening Day Parade will be held on Saturday, May 13, in Mapleton. The parade will begin at 10 a.m.

The parade will line up at the Mapleton City Center, 125 W. 400 North. The route will begin at 400 N. 300 West. The parade will head south on 300 West to Ma-

ple Street, then west to 800 West and then south to Ira Allan Park, located at 2000 S. 800 West.

After the parade, all are invited to stay and have lunch with their family and team.

Hotdogs and drinks will be available for purchase for $2 with all the money earned going to youth recreation programs.

Opening day sports parade set for May 13

Why is bedtime such a surprise to the children?

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By Joe Capell

very night the kids go to bed. Every.

Single. Night.

And yet, almost every night it seems to come as a surprise. “What? Bed time? You’ve got to be kidding me, right?

Are you trying to tell me you actually expect me to go to bed? This is unheard of! I won’t stand for this!”

Bed time for the kids at our house is 8 p.m. The two older kids know this. If you were to ask them, “When is your bed time?” they would easily and quickly answer, “Eight o’clock.” And yet, when bed times rolls around it is met with shock, surprise and disdain, as if it were the Spanish Inquisition. (No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!)

The first step in going to bed for the kids is putting on their pajamas. Once they get over the initial shock of bedtime, it’s not much of a fight to get them to put on pajamas. (Why no fight? My theory is that everyone likes to put on comfy clothes, and what’s more comfy than pajamas?)

Everything else, though, is back to being an utter shock and surprise.

Me: “Did you brush your teeth?”

Them: “What? Brush my teeth? What are you talking about? I’ve never heard of this ‘brush your teeth’ that you speak of.”

Me: “Every night. Every single night I tell you to brush your teeth. It really shouldn’t be a surprise.”

Them: “Well, okay, I’ll brush my teeth.

But it’s really not fair when you give these last-minute orders like this.”

And then, after playing the surprise card, they dig in with the delay tactics:

The Funny-ish Files of Joe Capell “Wait. Can I have a drink?”

“But, I have to go potty first.”

“Not yet. I have to find my stuffed bear.”

“Seriously. I really have to go to the bathroom.”

“Can I read in bed for a while?”

“I have to go to the bathroom.” (Me: “Didn’t you just go?”) “Yes, but I have to go again!”

They’ll try just about anything to prolong the non-bed part of the evening just a little bit longer up to and including going to the bathroom four times between 7:50 p.m. and 8:20 p.m.

But, eventually, they do go to bed. And then, morning comes and it starts all over again. “What? Morning? You’ve got to be kidding me, right? Are you trying to tell me you expect me to get out of bed? This is unheard of! I won’t stand for this!”

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Timpanogos Cave expert BJ Cluff will speak about the cave’s history and other interesting facts at the Springville Senior Center on June 7.

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Improv group offers hilarious entertainment Animal

shelter plans Celebrate Your Pet Event on May 20

By Ed Helmick Improv comedy is a form of live theater in which all or part is unplanned and a spontaneous response of the actors and actresses, usually referred to as the players. In this form of entertainment, a short scene or a question provoking a response is established. The show proceeds with unscripted dialogue, character development and action. Success depends on the quick wit of the players. Nobody knows what to expect from moment to moment and the result is usually hilarious entertainment.

With that little research definition in mind, my wife and I attended the April 25 performance of the Unstable Improv Troupe at the Angelus Theatre in Spanish Fork. It was a fast-moving series of skits that demonstrated considerable acting skill. You can’t help but be impressed by the quick thinking of these young people as they navigate the contrived situations of the play. We were laughing out loud so much we completely lost track of time, and the hour-and-a-half program was over when we thought it was just getting started. What a fun evening.

The performers are primarily made up of American Leadership Academy graduates. The members of the troupe constantly change and that is where the Unstable Improv Troupe name comes from. The improv comedy troupe performs every Tuesday evening in the historic Angelus Theatre located at 165 N. Main in Spanish Fork. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the admission is a mere $3. What a price for live entertainment, and you better believe my wife and I will be back again in a week or

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Members of the Unstable Improv Troupe are, from left: Alex Vaughn, Alyssa Tanner, Jake Chorister, Nick Savage, Scott Savage, Natalie Savage and Jarom Loch.

two. Remember, it is improvisational play and each evening’s show will by definition be different.

The Angelus Theatre also fascinated us. It was built in 1912 by Joseph Hanson and given that name at the time. It burned in a fire in 1948 and was rebuilt in 1950 still carrying the name Angelus Theatre.

Sometime in the 1980s, it was renamed the Main Street Movies. In 1996, it was purchased by Boothe Brothers Music and became the Boothe Brothers Performing Art Center. It has a seating capacity of

250 and has been used for concerts, recording sessions and live performances.

Curt Gordon, an employee of Boothe Brothers Music since 1998, purchased the theater from the Boothes in February of 2016. He began a restoration project that is progressing as funds permit. In February 2017, the name was changed back to the Angelus Theatre to honor the original building. It continues as a performing art center and that is why they make it available on Tuesday nights to the Unstable Improv Troupe.

The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter will hold its annual Pet Fair on May 20 at the shelter, which is located at 582 W. 3000 North in Spanish Fork. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the shelter grounds.

There will be demonstrations, vendors, a kid’s area and food available. There will also be a veterinarian available to do vaccinations for your furry friends. There will be a reindeer and lots of other surprises to see. Your pet is welcome to come with you.

The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter serves southern Utah County from Provo to Santaquin. Stray (lost) and unwanted animals are brought to the shelter to find their families or to find new forever homes. The shelter adopts out dogs, cats and various other animals. Sometimes you can find a snake, rabbit, turtle and other animals available for adoption.

SUVAS also does mirochipping for your pet for $20. This is a wonderful way of having permanent ID with your pet at all times. Many vets, shelters and animal control officers now have chip readers to be able to get your pet back home as soon as possible if they are found.

The shelter also provides licensing for your pet and holds rabies and licensing clinics throughout its district to help residents with those needs. You can find upcoming clinics at SUVAS.org. Come to the fair and find out what we’re all about.

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Members of the newly crowned 2017 Miss Santaquin Royalty are, from left: Second Attendant Staci Snow, First Attendant Katrina Judd, Queen Alyssa Behrend and Third Attendant Shaylee Jensen.

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Mountain View Hospital Administrator Kevin Johnson visited Barnett Elementary School in Payson to praise students in their efforts to learn leadership skills.

Barnett Elementary Alyssa Behrend named student leaders honored Miss Santaquin 2017

By Ed Helmick

By Hannah Tervort

On April 15, the Santaquin community gathered for the Miss Santaquin Scholarship Pageant. The night featured 11 bright and enthusiastic young women competing for the title of Miss Santaquin 2017. The contestants were Emily Water, Brooklyn Brighton, Tayler Olson, Michelle Zamora, Joshlynn Lerwill, Katrina Judd, Hattie Choules, Malena Larsen, Shaylee Jensen, Staci Snow and Alyssa Behrend.

The production featured a stunning Broadway theme that highlighted the incredible beauty and talent of the contestants. During the night, each contestant participated in competition categories including lifestyle and fitness, talent, an onstage question and evening wear. There was also a 10-minute private interview with the judges done earlier in the day.

During the pageant, Miss Santaquin 2016 Shaelyn Waters selected Keela Goudy as the recipient of the pageant-sponsored Outstanding Woman Award for community service.

Each contestant did an absolutely fantastic job throughout all the areas of competition.

The pageant concluded with the announcement of the 2017 Miss Santaquin Royalty: Alyssa Behrend, queen ($2,500 scholarship); Katrina Judd, first attendant ($1,500 scholarship); Staci Snow, second attendant ($1,200 scholarship); and Shaylee Jensen, third attendant ($900 scholarship).

Other awards presented during the evening were: Michelle Zamora, Miss Congeniality; Joshlynn Lerwill, Children’s Miracle Network Fundraising Scholarship; Hattie Choules, Director’s Award; Joshlynn Lerwill, Community Support Award; and Staci Snow, Miss Congeniality.

Behrend’s community platform is “No

One Fights Alone” and focuses on support and fundraising for those fighting cancer in the Santaquin community. She will promote that platform throughout her reign.

Miss Santaquin is a service organization and works to provide young women with scholarships and service opportunities.

Behrend is excited to serve Santaquin and looks forward to promoting her platform throughout the community.

For more information about the pageant or to include Miss Santaquin 2017 in your community service events, contact Miss Santaquin Director Hannah Tervort at 801-360-5910 or misssantaquinpageant@ gmail.com.

Volkswagen car show set in Sp. Fork

Wolfsburg on Main, Spanish Fork City’s first-ever Volkswagen car show, will be held Saturday, May 13, at the Spanish Fork City Park, 49 S. Main. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Many models of the iconic brand will be on display, with winning entries announced at 3:30 p.m. There will be food trucks at the event as well offering lunch and treats. Trophies will be awarded in the following categories: Best Baja, Best Buggy, Best Bus, Best Camper, Best Interior, Best Modified Water-Cooled, Best OffRoad, Best Paint, Best Roof Rack, Best Stanced Water-Cooled, Chamber of Commerce Choice, Cleanest Water-Cooled, Mayor’s Choice and Most Original. For more information or to enter a vehicle in the event, visit www.DTonMain.com.

How kids are growing up today and what kind of leadership will they bring to our community as adults are questions we often ponder and even worry about sometimes. Last September, Barnett Elementary School in Payson implemented the Leader in Me Program, and it has changed the culture of this young student body.

The Leader in Me Program is derived from the well-known Stephen Covey book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Covey’s son Sean took the concepts that his father brought together and wrote “The 7 Habits of Happy Kids.” It is from this work that the Barnett leadership program was developed. The FranklinCovey corporation supports the Leader in Me Program with resource material and school staff coaching. Barnett Elementary has been very successful with the integration of this leadership program along with the school’s academic programs.

In early March, a couple of the student leaders asked Mountain View Hospital Administrator Kevin Johnson to visit the school. On March 21, he took time out of his schedule to experience first-hand the school’s student leadership program. The program created such a positive impression in him that he returned to the school on April 19 to honor the student leaders.

Arriving in the hospital’s helicopter, he brought positive comments, popsicles and wrist bands.

The school’s 550 students watched this special recognition of leadership training and listened to the excitement in Johnson’s voice as he talked about the program. Johnson told the students they will achieve their goals in life with the leadership skills they are learning. A community leader honoring student leaders suggests our future will be in good hands as these young people grow into productive adults and become a new generation of community leaders.

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Local American Legion recruiting new members

By Ed Helmick The American Legion has been a patriotic community service organization of veterans since it was founded in 1919.

There are local units in Springville, Spanish Fork and Payson. American Legion members are most visible as Honor Guards at funeral services where they fold the flag and present it to the family.

They play Taps, which is really impressive when done with an echo. They also do the rifle salute.

American Legion members also participate in community parades. In addition to supporting the needs of veterans, they also support Boys and Girls State programs, which teach how government works, and a scholarship contest for high school students. The American Legion is an organization for community good as well as a veterans’ organization.

The commander of the Springville Unit, Fred Hurst, is in need of younger veterans to join as members of the American Legion. If you are a veteran of the Kosovo War, the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan or the Iraq War, here is a calling for you to join the local unit of the American Legion as thousands from previous wars have done. Howev-

er, you do not have to be a veteran of a hostility to be a member; any veteran can join.

There is currently a critical need for buglers because the American Legion averages two funerals a week.

The unit has monthly meetings and the dues are $35 per year. Call Fred Hurst at 801-704-9256 for more information about joining.

The May meeting of the Springville American Legion Unit is on May 10 and will be a spaghetti dinner event. This will be held at the Springville Senior Center at 7 p.m. and all veterans and spouses are invited. The dinner is $10 per person and you need to RSVP to Fred Hurst at 801704-9256 or Richard Money at 801-4894018 by May 5.

The American Legion is planning a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 29 at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery located just west of Highway 89 at 1997 S. 400 East.

Youth ages 14 to 18 may now apply to be part of the Springville Youth Court .

Applications being taken for Springville Youth Court

By Shannon Acor

The Springville Youth Court is now accepting applications for student volunteers for the 2017-18 school year. Qualified and interested students living in Springville or Mapleton who are ages 14 to 18 may apply online at www.springville.org/youthcourt before May 15.

In 2016, the Youth Court process in Springville and Mapleton allowed more than 65 juveniles to clear their record and remain out of juvenile court. Springville

Youth Court accepts juvenile offender referrals from the Springville and Mapleton Police Departments, school administrations and by parent request.

Springville Youth Court is based on restorative justice, a process that allows the offender to admit guilt, accept responsibility and restore the harm that has been done. A jury of peers decides on an appropriate disposition for the juvenile that includes accountability, skill development and a community connection.

Zion: One of three grand foundational organizations

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By Jesse Fisher

en issues ago, this column included quotes by early LDS apostles and prophets showing they saw Zion as something other than the Mormon Church or the prophesied New Jerusalem. Among the now more than 700 quotes gathered from talks given during Utah’s territorial years are 11 suggesting that the same leaders saw Zion as one of three separate but interconnected foundational organizations of the Lord’s people: the Church, the Kingdom and Zion.

Saving the best for last, let’s review four of those statements (numbers and capitalization added for emphasis): President Brigham Young in 1859 said, “We have the promise, if we seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, that all necessary things will be added to us. We should not be distrustful, but seek first to know how to please our Father and God — seek to ... learn how to save and preserve ourselves upon the earth, [1] to preach the Gospel, [2] build up the kingdom, and [3] establish the Zion of our God.” Not convinced? How about this one? In 1882, Wilford Woodruff, as president of the Quorum of the Twelve, taught, “The Lord ... has delivered the fullness of the Gospel to Joseph Smith. He was raised up as a Prophet of God, by the power of God, [1] to lay the foundation of this Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the earth, AND [2] to lay the foundation of that kingdom which the Prophet Daniel and the other Prophets spoke of, AND [3] to build up that Zion which Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel said should be built up in the latter days.” His use of the term “and”

Thoughts on Zion in this quote suggests three separate entities.

Need more? President John Taylor spoke of this on at least two occasions. On Oct. 19, 1884, he taught, “We are here for the purpose of becoming acquainted with the will of God, with the law of God, with the order of God, with the dominion of God; AND we are here to establish [1] the kingdom of God. We are here to be taught in things pertaining to [2] the Church of God, and its purification. We are here to build up [3] a Zion of God....”

And finally, President John Taylor on Nov. 30, 1884, stated, “We are here really to build up and purify [1] the Church of the living God. We are here to build up and establish [2] the kingdom of God. We are here ALSO to build up [3] a Zion unto our God....”

The church is obviously the religious organization of God’s people, “The Kingdom” (aka, the Council of 50) was the political, and Zion, with its Law of Consecration and United Orders, was the economic organization God wanted for his children.

Unfortunately, two of three were lost during the persecutions of the 1880s.

However, all three foundations will need to be in place for the future Millennial society. How can we prepare for their return?

More at BuildingZion.org.

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Nebo foundation awards grants to local schools

By Lana Hiskey The Nebo Education Foundation has recently given grants to various schools within Nebo School District to aid teachers in their efforts to provide students with the best education possible. Nebo Education Foundation board members meet each month to review and award grant requests, consider fundraising avenues and discuss other items that advance the educational opportunities for Nebo School District students.

These grants are funded through the fundraising efforts of the Nebo Education Foundation board. Many of the donations received are for selected projects, yet a substantial amount is available for the greatest need. One fundraising effort is the annual Green Fever Golf Tournament.

This tournament will be Thursday, May 18. Also, the foundation accepts donations from individuals and businesses to support projects.

Congratulations to the following teachers: Spanish Fork High School Jennifer Heder, Clint Roberts, Stephanie Searcy SFHS choir teacher Jennifer Heder said, “We have been raising funds for a new Wenger Acoustical Shell for the last year. We plan to have all the funds necessary by December 2017. The current shell is old and takes quite a crew to set up before each performance. The new shell will be better suited to fit the needs of the many musical groups that perform in the Spanish Fork High School Auditorium.

Acoustically, the new shell will produce an overall better sound, have ease of setup and will be more aesthetically pleasing.”

Larsen Elementary School Kris Robison Computer teacher Kris Robison at Larsen Elementary in Spanish Fork said, “Thank you so much for the grant that you have given to me for my computer lab at Larsen Elementary. We use a program called Imagine Learning that helps our students with reading and phonics. We needed a way to help the kids record themselves reading and pronouncing the words

so that they could hear themselves speak and therefore improve their pronunciation and reading. With this grant, we will be purchasing adapters to microphones that will allow this process to happen. It means that our students will be able to improve on their reading, which is paramount to their success.”

Larsen Elementary School Fifth-Grade Team Fifth-grade teacher Dylan Lawter at Larsen Elementary in Spanish Fork said, “We are excited to get new Chromebooks in our classroom. These Chromebooks will provide students many opportunities to explore technology in writing projects, math learning and the science research that we do. This means a lot to us because when students learn to utilize technology for education purposes in the classroom, it will become a habit that they can carry with them both in and out of school.”

Sierra Bonita Elementary School Dana Beckert Facilitator Dana Beckert at Sierra Bonita Elementary School in Spanish Fork said, “With the grant money awarded to our school, we will be purchasing multiple sets of books for our school’s leveled library. To better meet the needs of the teachers in providing interesting texts for their students, I asked teachers to provide me with a list of titles that their students would find engaging and interesting. It is good to provide additional titles to our leveled library so teachers and students have a variety of high-interest texts. This grant will provide texts specifically asked for by our students and teachers.”

Mapleton Ridge Elementary School Denette Steen Music teacher Denette Steen said, “I have the pleasure of teaching elementary students music once a week. Almost 500 students walk through my classroom. It is my job to help them explore music and love music. We will be using the money granted to our school to purchase ukuleles. Nothing beats watching a child explore with an instrument in their hands.”

Mt. Loafer Elementary School Jen Lundquist Fourth-grade teacher Jen Lundquist at Mt. Loafer Elementary in Salem said,

“We are ecstatic about our science grant from Nebo Education Foundation. We are building a fourth-grade Interactive Science Experiment Supplies and Demonstration Cart. Our science program is set up with various experiments for handson experiences for the students. Supplies have been purchased previously by teachers on our team. Many items are needing to be replaced. We are excited to purchase books and supplies to coordinate with our science units.”

Payson High School Marilyn Miller PHS physical education teacher Marilyn Miller said, “The new gloves will be a lot safer to play with than the old ones that were falling apart. The students will love them.”

Payson Junior High School Anne Purcell PJHS math teacher Anne Purcell said, “This grant will supply the students at Payson Junior High with scientific calculators they use every day in their math classes. Many students at Payson Junior are unable to buy their own calculators, but this gift will help them have the tools necessary to be proficient in math.”

Spring Lake Elementary School Ben Atkin Fourth-grade teacher Ben Atkin at Spring Lake Elementary in Payson said, “I wrote a grant for some non-fiction books to help us with our science and writing teaching this year. We have to teach about animal adaptations, biomes and plants and animals of Utah. It is a really fun subject to teach but almost impossible to do without a text book. These full-color books will work great for getting the kids excited about animals.”

Orchard Hills Elementary School Robin Wheatley Literary specialist Robin Wheatly at Orchard Hills Elementary in Santaquin said, “This money will be used to purchase over 50 sets of books for our guided read-

ing library. Many of the books purchased will be specifically for struggling readers.

They need books written at their instructional level but that also appeal to their interests. This grant will also fund fiction books for emergent, transitional and fluent readers.”

Rees Elementary School Rachelle Orton Special education teacher Rachelle Orton at Rees Elementary in Spanish Fork said, “I will be using the new iPads as student devices in my resource room. I love the capabilities of an iPad with all students K-6. iPads are very easy to use even with younger students K-3 who have not yet developed keyboard skills and are still learning letter and number recognition.

I have also used iPads extensively with older students in reading and math. iPads have helped me facilitate quick assessments, differentiate learning and engage students. This is so important in 30 minute pull-out groups. This grant will allow my students to have 1:1 technology, which will facilitate their learning in a way that will benefit each child.”

Other grants awarded include Chad Argyle of Santaquin Elementary School and Jason Shelley of Oakridge School.

Run for city council The candidate filing periods for residents interested in running for positions on their city council will begin June 1 and continue through June 7. The general election will be held on Nov. 7.

For more information about how to file to be a candidate, visit your city’s web page or city offices.

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Mtulu School in Kenya needs support

By Sharon Warner In 2011, Merit Academy adopted Mtulu, a school in rural Kenya. Since then, Merit’s fundraising has built desperately needed classrooms and bathroom facilities and purchased books and supplies.

Recently, however, a famine has amplified the need of these students; many are starving.

Ninety miles from any urban center, Mtulu lies in the driest, poorest region of Kenya. Mtulu’s 500 students walk between four and eight miles to school, often on empty stomachs.

Upon learning this, Merit’s executive chef, Sharon Warner, sprang into action.

Warner now leads a team of students in a delicious fundraising campaign; before school, during lunch periods, and after school, busy hands have been preparing cinnamon rolls to sell at Merit’s performances of “Oklahoma!”

“We have partnered with Kenya Keys, an NGO devoted to the development of Kenyan schools. Their representatives leave for Mtulu June 1. One hundred percent of the money from our cinnamon rolls will be handed directly to the school.

For 23 cents, we can feed a child a meal, which means every dollar we raise has major impact. It breaks my heart to think of those young people going hungry,” Warner said.

In just one week, Merit has raised more than $1,300. However, Mtulu’s need is ongoing. If you would like to join Merit’s efforts, visit www.meritacademy.org. Select “Class Fees.” Under “Misc Fees” is a donation line for Mutulu.

“We must not forget our partnership with our sister school,” Warner said.

“These are not Mtulu’s students we are feeding. These are our students, and this is our opportunity to help them.”

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Merit Academy to offer summer camps

By Kati Evans Merit Acdemy

Chef Sharon Warner has led students at Merit Academy in Springville in an effort to raise money for Mtulu, a school in rural Kenya.

Merit Academy in Springville has adopted Mtulu School in Kenya and is raising money to help build new facilities and purchase supplies.

Merit Academy is excited to announce its new Summer Camp Program. Camps will be available throughout the summer for all ages. Camps and classes will be held for ages 5 to 105.

Some of the camps that will be offered include theater, cheer, dance, Grossology (the study of really gross things), pioneer crafts, cake decorating, nature crafts, college prep, life hacks, ACT prep, Junior High Boot Camp, fly tying, cooking classes, study skills class, braids and hairstyles and many, many more.

Staring May 20, information on camps and classes can be found at MeritAcademy.org under the “Summer Camp” tab.

For more information about participating in or teaching at that camps, contact Kati at 801-491-7600 ext 4. *** The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object. - Thomas Jefferson

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Visit Pepe’s Grill in Sp. Fork for taco perfection

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By Amy Baird

epe’s has a cult following. During the past six years they have been a popular food stand at Fiesta Days in Spanish Fork. Pepe kept having people ask where their location was and after a while he decided that he needed to find one. And the public rejoiced. The first day Pepe’s Grill opened, there was a madhouse. I actually was one of the people who braved the cold weather to get some carne asada tacos.

And they were delicious. Plus we got chips and salsa while we waited. There were just a lot of people there who love Pepe’s food.

At the grand opening, the menu was pretty limited: tacos, nachos and quesadillas. Now the menu has expanded to include chimichangas, burritos, fish tacos and more. I was very excited to make my way back to Pepe’s to try out the new menu.

The NACHOS. When I went the first time, I just got a few tacos. However, while I was eating I noticed people eating the nachos. They are gargantuan and looked amazing. The nachos did not disappoint when I ordered my own. Tons of crisp fresh tortilla chips covered with

Delectable Dining shredded cheddar, meat, guacamole, salsa and sour cream. What I love is that they don’t put a huge scoop of salsa and sour cream on it so it gets all soggy. They drizzle the salsa and sour cream over it so that it is evenly distributed and you get just the right amount. And did I mention, they are divine. Kind of my new favorite. We split an order between six people and we all had more than enough.

Pepe’s classic menu item is the tacos.

Delicious, simple street tacos. Small corn tortillas with yummy toppings and that crazy salsa bar. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. So they have the carne asada with cilantro, pico de gallo, onions and salsa. It is the best-seller - delicious steak perfection. Great flavor and you can customize it with salsa from the salsa bar.

I fell in love with the avocado-based mild salsa. Then you have the al pastor, which is pork with tomatillo avocado salsa and pineapple. The meat is tender and delicious, and when you have the pineapple

The nachos at Pepe’s Grill in Spanish Fork are gargantuan and delicious.

with it, the flavors just contrast so nicely.

The chicken taco isn’t your typical shredded chicken, it is grilled chicken with red and green peppers.

They also had specialty street tacos: Chicken Fajita and Fish Taco. I am a huge fan of the fish tacos with their special chipotle ranch dressing and fried tilapia. The red and green cabbage added a nice crunch. They also have lettuce street wraps, which are their traditional tacos served on lettuce leaves.

The burritos are HUGE. As in massive.

Salem Junior High’s Amy Huhtala honored by KSL’s Teacher Feature

By Lana Hiskey

Amy Huhtala, a teacher at Salem Junior High School, was surprised by KSL and Zions Bank recently as their Teacher Feature of the week.

Huhtala received season tickets to the Hale Center Theater, an overnight stay at the Anniversary Inn and a certificate for dinner at the Roof Restaurant. Additionally, teachers honored with the Teacher Feature Award can choose to enter the KSL Teacher Feature Car Contest where they can become eligible for the chance to win a two-year lease on a new 2017 vehicle provided by Burt Brothers Tires and Service.

Nyla Alldredge’s nomination letter for Amy Huhtala stated in part: “My daughter’s eighth-grade teacher is Mrs. Huhtala. She is an extraordinary teacher! My daughter says she is her favorite teacher this year. On the last day before Christmas break, Mrs. Huhtala sent home a handwritten card to my daughter and to each of her students in all of her classes. The card talked about the qualities and the positive things that she had noticed in each of her students. I could hardly believe that a teacher would have the time or even make the time to do such a meaningful deed.

She has told her students that she wanted to highlight the things they do right, since most teenagers only hear about the things they do wrong.

“When Mrs. Huhtala was growing up she remembered that Christmas day was magical. When coming down the hall for Christmas, her favorite thing, above the nicely wrapped gifts, was to search the tree for her letter from her mom. She would

Youth camp now open in Hobble Creek Canyon Jolley’s Ranch in Hobble Creek Canyon has a new youth camp that has been designated for organized youth groups and their leaders (Scouts, Young Women, fathers and sons, youth conference, etc.).This camp is in a secluded area of Jolley’s Ranch with its own restrooms and parking area. There is no pavilion at this camp. Maximum capacity for tent camping is 50 people. This camp is not available to reserve online. You must call 801489-2770 to make your reservation.

Salem Junior High School teacher Amy Huhtala recently received KSL’s Teacher Feature Award.

grab her letter and wrap herself up with a blanket on the couch and use the lights of the Christmas tree to read her mom’s letter. It was a letter of encouragement, praise, thoughts about life and her love for her daughter. This is one of her most vivid memories from her childhood. For 18 years, she has carried on the Christmas letter tradition with her own children.

“Now as a teacher she wanted to give a gift that was easy to afford and also worthy to give her students. Since she said few things fit that category, she decided to extend the letter-writing tradition to her students. For a few years, she was given a handwritten, individual letter for Christmas to each of her students. She said is wasn’t much, but she gave much care and thought in her words and hoped it would help the students know how amazing they are. Each part of the letter is individual except for the phrase, ‘Remember you are brilliant.’ What a positive and thoughtful thing for anyone to do, but as a teacher, I think it is amazing the influence and love they must feel from Mrs. Huhtala. What a blessing she is to my daughter and to all those she teaches.”

KSL NewsRadio and Zions Bank are proud to honor Utah’s best teachers with the KSL Teacher Feature Awards. Since 1994, Teacher Feature has highlighted outstanding teachers throughout the State of

Utah. Winning teachers are announced every Tuesday morning, September through June, on Utah’s Morning News with Brian and Amanda.

As I went to pick up the metal tray with the burrito with one hand, it almost tipped out. It was that heavy. You need two hands to hold this burrito; I think it weighed over a pound. The burrito was stuffed with pinto beans, rice and meat and was delicious.

Chimichangas are similar to the burritos but are deep fried with that nice crispy crust. Great meat and great flavor. Plus they are smothered with enchilada sauce, sour cream and guacamole.

Ok. Now for the surprise. They have these amazing La Michoacana ice cream bars. I’ve had the strawberry ice cream bars and they are delicious. But these ice cream bars were intense. Think walnut, rice pudding, mango, etc. So the mango has chile powder mixed in. I got the arroz con leche. Yes, a rice pudding-flavored ice cream bar. But wait, it gets better. It actually had rice and raisins in the ice cream bar. Plus, the ice cream flavor was cinnamony like a delicious horchata. I could not stop raving about it. So if you want to try something a little different but crazy delicious, go check out the Michoacana freezer at Pepe’s. I will be returning soon.

So if you need a authentic street taco or just want to share some massive nachos, check out Pepe’s Grill. It is located at 747 N. Main in Spanish Fork. They are open Monday through Saturday from from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Fundraiser planned June 3 for two boys fighting cancer

By Coby Bradley

The Sundance Trio will present a free concert on May 21 in Springville.

Sundance Trio to perform in Sunday Concert Series

By Ginny Ackerson The Sundance Trio will be featured in concert on May 21 as part of the Sunday Concert Series at the Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South. The concert will start at 4:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The concert is sponsored by the Springville Arts Commission.

The Sundance Trio was formed in 2005 to explore and perform trios written for oboe, bassoon and piano. Based in Utah, members of the trio are oboist Geralyn Giovannetti, bassoonist Christian Smith and pianist Jed Moss. Giovannetti and Smith are faculty colleagues at Brigham Young University’s School of Music where they also perform together in the resident woodwind quintet, Orpheus Winds. Moss is a much-sought-after solo and collaborative artist. Together, the trio has performed throughout the United States at colleges, chamber music series and at conferences.

In early 2012, the trio completed an eightweek music tour in England.

In 2009, the Sundance Trio released its debut CD recording on the Centaur Records label. The CD includes premiere recordings of works by American composers Margi Griebling-Haigh and David Sargent. The Salt Lake Tribune wrote, “The ensemble play is also fabulous. It’s a remarkable collaborative effort by three like-minded musicians who are equals in musicality and technical astuteness. This

is a very fine album, both in the performances and in its conception.”

Geralyn Giovannetti is a professor of oboe at Brigham Young University and a member of the faculty quintet, Orpheus Winds. Giovannetti has a doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Michigan where she studied with Harry Sargous. She also graduated from the University of Western Ontario in her native Canada.

Christian Smith is professor of bassoon at the BYU School of Music. Beyond his responsibilities with the bassoon studio, he teaches instrumental conducting, directs the woodwind chamber music program, and regularly performs with Orpheus Winds, the resident faculty wind quintet.

As an in-demand collaborative and concert pianist, Jed Moss has shared the stage with artists from around the globe.

He appears extensively in duo and chamber music concerts at colleges and universities from coast to coast and has been the featured artist with orchestras in the Czech Republic, Uruguay, Texas, Idaho, Utah, California and Washington, D.C. There will be no concerts at the museum in June or July. Wonderful alternatives for music lovers are the Art City Days Talent Festival on June 3 and World Folkfest in July. In August, the Sunday Concert Series resumes and will feature Troy Stevens, a gifted pianist and composer.

Nebo student instrumental in passage of safety bill

By Lana Hiskey Nebo School District Superintendent Rick Nielsen, Utah Representative Mike McKell and Spanish Fork High School student Reed Heywood recently met with Governor Gary Herbert at the ceremonial bill signing for H.B. 235, Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices.

This bill authorizes the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device on a school bus to capture a photograph or video image of a possible violation of

certain traffic laws; authorizes the use of a photograph or video image obtained by an automated traffic enforcement safety device as evidence of certain traffic violations; and provides for a portion of fines collected for certain traffic violations related to school buses to be allocated to offset costs of an automated traffic enforcement safety device if the device was used to provide evidence of a violation.

Reed has had a passion for politics since a young age, attending caucus meetings with his father, David Heywood.

We want to invite the community out for a fun day with a cause. Cancer is one of the most horrific diseases that face our time, and it has touched nearly all of us in one way or another. We are inviting everyone in the community out to help and support two amazing little boys that are fighting for their lives.

These two young boys have already used their super powers once to kick cancer’s butt. However, they are now going through the rigorous battle again. Archer Wagstaff is a sweet, happy and fun-loving super hero that is battling lung cancer for the second time. Caleb Terry has been

battling leukemia for as long as he can remember and has whooped it once already, but he received the terrible news that the cancer has returned. Caleb is always smiling and takes on his daily challenges with outstanding courage.

On Saturday June 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anytime Fitness in Payson, 742 Highway 198, we have a fun day of activities planned that will include: The Italian Place-sponsored 5K Run with Team Carter Foundation (registration is at 9:30 a.m.), games, bounce houses, a rock wall, food trucks and a silent auction. We would like to invite everyone out to support these families. For more information or to donate, contact Jamie Rose at 801-400-6549.

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Strength team to appear in Payson, Mapleton

By Karen L. Willoughby

Photo by Cierra Nuttal

Pictured above are members of the American Leadership Academy Eagles soccer team. They are, in red from left: #8 James Lytle, #4 Matthew Krueger, #7 Joseph Valle, #16 Jorge Gonzalez and #2 Juan Lugo.

ALA soccer takes 9-2 record to state tournament

By Cierra Nuttall With both state and region titles in the American Leadership Academy Eagles soccer team’s recent history, Coach Antonio Medieta is keeping the expectations high. “This team has proven they can compete with best teams in 2A soccer. I’m really proud of them and we have a strong desire to go deep into the post-season,” he said.

Cierra Nuttall is the team manager. She said, “We have a lot of talented players.

I think we’ve scored an average of five goals per game this season.”

On the other side of the equation is defensive goal keeper Abdi Ochoa. He has

a couple of memories that motivate him.

“We only lost two games this season, but it was to the same team, Millard. Last week we lost by a score of 3 to 2. I hope we meet up with them again in the tournament. I want to prove that I can do a better job for my team.”

Athletic Director Lora Nichols mentioned that because of their record, the team has the home field advantage. It will be a charter school match up. “We play APA in the first round of state soccer at home. It will be a good test and I know we are all looking forward to it. Coach Antonio Medieta and his assistant coach Salvador Perez will have the team ready and it should be a good game.”

Cemeteries can contain tantalizing tombstone tidbits

By Ginny Ackerson We all visit cemeteries during our lifetime, whether it be for funerals, Memorial Day, Pioneer Day, or for a peaceful, contemplative walk … but are you aware of the wonderful genealogical treasures that can be hidden there? Cemeteries have several sources of information: the inscriptions on the stones, the records of the sexton and, if the cemetery is associated with a church, the burial records.

Inscriptions can range from none to detailed information for generations. Sometimes only initials are given, but typically inscriptions include the decedent’s name, birth and death dates and possible relationship to another person. For example, you might find a stone that says “John Doe, 1859-1901” or “John Doe, 12 September 1859 to 22 January 1901” or “John Doe, beloved husband of Jane, died 11 January 1901, aged 41 years, 3 months and 29 days.” (A helpful birth date calculator is at http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry. com/~fgris/brown/agecalc.html.)

I have seen a large memorial stone in a family plot detailing the lives of that family through several generations as well as their relationships and which of their many homes each person was born in.

Other inscriptions that give information about a person include symbols. Some are for fraternal organizations such as IOOF, BPOE, the Masons and the Order of the Eastern Star, military insignias, religious symbols and many others. An excellent ar-

Ginny’s Genealogical Gems ticle on how to determine the meaning of the symbols is at http://msghn.org/usghn/ symbols.html. Once you know the derivation of the symbol, you might be able to find more records for them from those organizations.

Sexton’s records can include death certificates, funeral programs, obituaries and lists of survivors. Some of the best records they have are the plot listings. The information includes who bought the plot and when, all of the burials in that plot and often the relationship of the deceased to the plot owner. This is especially valuable because not all burials have stones. Knowing when someone was buried can lead to other records such as death certificates, probate records and obituaries.

Frequently, when a cemetery is associated with a church, there will be a burial entry in the church register. Varying amounts of information may be recorded including parents, spouse, children, age and date of birth and death. In some records, even the godparents are noted.

Again, there may be no stone in the cemetery to mark their grave, but the burial entry will provide identifying information.

Men who can bench press in excess of 400 pounds will show their strength on May 5 in Payson and Mapleton schools and on May 6 at the Payson City Center.

The Lifted in Faith strength team of Louisiana, led by Brad Hornback, will also be hosted by Hope Baptist Church of Payson and First Baptist Church of Pleasant Grove on Sunday, May 7, where they will perform during the 11 a.m. worship time.

“We are excited to return to Utah,” emailed Hornback while traveling on the team’s fourth mission trip in as many years to El Salvador. “When we were in Orem two years ago, we found the people to be friendly, helpful and amazed by our feats of strength.”

In addition to bench-pressing, the Lifted in Faith team squashes frying pans, bends rebar, tears license plates, blows up water bottles and chops through several blocks of wood.

“Growing up, I was full of pride, had a bad attitude and found myself always getting into fights,” said Keith Nelson, who has been with Lifted in Faith since 2011.

“Today I fight for the Lord and feel blessed each and every day to know Him.”

The Lifted in Faith team is scheduled to perform at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, at Mt. Nebo Junior High School in Payson and between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. that evening at Maple Mountain Junior High in Mapleton.

“We use our abilities to create powerful displays of strength that cannot be forgotten,” Hornback said. “We use these feats of strength not solely for entertainment purposes, but to capture the attention of our audience.”

At the schools, Lifted in Faith plan to showcase their feats of strength and to talk about issues pertinent to teens such as the benefit of a good attitude, respect for all people and obeying those in authority, which together make up people who are mentally strong. The topics of bullying and suicide will also be discussed.

From noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, Lifted in Faith will appear in the gymsized community room at Payson City Center. This event is free and open to the public. The day will also include performances by Carl Moore, a Native American hoop dancer, and Carl Murray, also known as CDZthemessenger, a Christian rapper.

Little Caesar’s will have pizza available for purchase and Hope Payson will have hot dog combos available for purchase.

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Beehive Homes Community Spotlight: Leola Buffo 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.

Leola Buffo was born in 1925 in Spanish Fork. She was born in her family’s home on 600 North. Her father, Thomas Bona, and her mother, Veola, raised seven children in that tiny humble home. The Bonas lived there for many years until it was eventually torn down and a new home built in its place. The family owned the whole block and would later develop it so every child would have a building lot.

Thomas had a large farm in Benjamin where he raised beef cattle, grew alfalfa and had a large plot of sugar beets. “One time when I was very young, it was time to thin out the beet rows. My dad told me to thin out one row. I looked down the row; it looked like a mile long. I told my dad I didn’t want to thin out the beets. He walked me over to a large tree and sat me down in the shade, and told me to stay put until the chores were done. My father was so kind and gentle — I loved him very

much,” Leola said. She would take on the nickname “Spud” after that day, maybe because she refused to thin out the beets and it was her father’s way of keeping his temper.

Leola Buffo Leola attended Spanish Fork High School. She loved business classes and excelled in the difficult subjects. “I really enjoyed the business subjects. The boys usually took the business classes, but I knew I wanted to learn those subjects, so I took as many as I could and gained a good understanding of business,” Leola said. Soon Geneva Steel took notice of Leola and as a senior in high school she applied to work in its finance department as a clerk.

She worked for Geneva Steel for two

years and then the bomb fell on Hiroshima. Geneva laid of hundreds of workers after that and production of steel products slowed across the country. A little while after the bomb fell, a boy she had met years earlier came home from the war.

Frank Buffo served in the Army and toured in Europe. He and Leola had met years before at a wedding where they danced for the first time. After a short courtship, Frank and Leola were married in Leola’s mother’s house in 1947. They eventually built a home on one of the family lots and had one child, LeAnn Buffo.

Leola began working at the public welfare department in Provo. “I used to ride the Red Refer train from Spanish Fork to Provo and walk two blocks to work,” Leola said. Later, she took the Civil Service test and did very well, and soon the Bureau of Reclamation recruited her to work in its Spanish Fork office. After several years, they opened a new building in Provo and Leola transferred to it. Later, she worked for the Social Security office in Provo. All told, Leola spent 30 years working in government service. During this time, Frank earned a degree at Brigham Young Uni-

versity and taught at Orem High School.

After six years, he went to work for Geneva Steel where he was employed until he retired. Frank and Leola owned a gift store on Main Street in Spanish Fork - it was a Hallmark store.

When Frank turned 60 years old, he retired, and Leola retired a few years later.

“We went on a three-week tour through Europe. It was completely guided. We went to Spain, England, Morocco and some other cities I can’t even remember.

We finished in Hawaii. Frank and I loved spending time together, and we loved a good time,” Leola said. Frank and Leola were married for 67 years. Frank passed away in 2015. Leola has two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She lives in Beehive Homes of Spanish Fork.

“They take care of everything here, the food is good and always ready, my room is clean and bed made up. The staff is very kind. What more could I want?” Leola said. Thank you, Leola Buffo, for raising such a great kid and being a member of our community. You may visit or contact her at Beehive Homes, 858 E. 100 South, Spanish Fork, UT 84660.

By Sarah Clem

Thankfully, Kelly was okay. Her story is still unfolding, but she pulled through that dark day and is moving on, learning to thrive again with the help of those who care about her most.

Earlier that year, my daughter attended the funeral of a girl from her school who didn’t live to see the sun rise the day after her incident. And since then, I’ve looked on with increasing concern, wondering what can be done to strengthen and fortify the youth in this area. Not just the troubled ones, but all of them.

As a mother/step-mom of eight (six of whom will be teenagers next year), I’ve decided I can’t sit idly by, so as a Youth Advocate, I’ve created a group called Renegade Youth Club as a place where 12- to 18-year-olds can learn ways to establish a healthy sense of identity and to trust their own intuition, knowing they have specific, incredible missions to fill in

their lifetimes.

Over the summer, Renegade will host several three-day camps at the Peteetneet Amphitheater in Payson where participants will be initiated into tribes, enjoy guest speakers and multi-media presentations, and be challenged to think and react in more positive ways.

The connectivity they feel at Renegade will continue through- Renegade Youth Club leaders are shown after a day of out the year with five orientation at the Peteetneet Amphitheater. more group activities included in their membership. To learn “Chief Sarah” at renegadeyouthclub@ more, visit renegadeyouth.org or email gmail.com.

New Payson summer camps will empower local youth My daughter and her friends were driving around town in a panic. “Where would you go if you were her?” one of them asked. “I feel like we should check behind those buildings,” replied one of the girls, pointing out the window.

Kelly (not her real name) hadn’t been seen or heard from in hours and the last texts she’d sent were foreboding — “Don’t worry, it’s not anyone’s fault. I love you all, but I just can’t take it anymore.” Once the police got involved in the search, progress was still slow until Kelly’s phone was pinged to a precise location in an open field close by. One of the policemen escorted Kelly’s distraught mom and sister to the scene while my daughter and the rest of the group stayed behind, sick to their stomachs, not knowing what would happen next.

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Obituaries Todd William Harrison Todd William Harrison passed away surrounded by his wife and children on April 25, 2017, at his home in Spanish Fork, Utah, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Todd was born Feb. 9, 1959, to J. Owen and Wanda Page Harrison, the youngest of five brothers and two sisters. He was raised in Spanish Fork, attended Spanish Fork schools and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1977. He married Carolyn Swenson on June 15, 1991. They were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple for time and all eternity on Feb. 17, 1996.

Todd attended Dixie State College and Brigham Young University, graduating with a B.S. degree in business. Several years later, he earned his master’s degree from the University of Washington. Todd was a banker, working for Valley Bank, Bank One and Zions Bank before ending up at Bank of American Fork, where he enjoyed serving his friends and community for 19 years.

Todd loved all things sports, especially football and baseball, playing both at the collegiate level. As a father, he was an avid supporter of his children’s activities, which included many dance competitions

and sporting events. He enjoyed coaching his son and the rest of The Sugar Kings in an accelerated baseball league for many years.

Todd is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; and children: Zachary, Morgan and Jordyn.

He also leaves behind three brothers and two sisters: Jacky (Jim) Caras, D. Owen (Lynne) Harrison, Susan (Gary) Lloyd, Mark B. (Mary Ann) Harrison and Phillips J. (Deann) Harrison; sister-in-laws: Ann Harrison and Karen Harrison; and many nieces and nephews.

Todd was preceded in death by his parents, J. Owen and Wanda Harrison, and his brothers, L.D. Harrison and T. Page Harrison.

Funeral services were held May 1, 2017, in Spanish Fork. Interment was in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.

The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, nurses and staff for their loving care and making us feel like family.

Peyton Wood Peyton Bennett Wood passed away on April 5, 2017, at the age of 18. Peyton was born on March 24, 1999, to Kelly and Leann Wood. He is the middle son of five boys: Jordan, Brycen, Landon, and Dallan.

Peyton was a handsome young man who had many goals and dreams. He was enrolled in college classes while still in high school. Last summer, he completed courses at MATC for his CNA and Phlebotomy License. He recently began working with his oldest brother Jordan teaching tennis and was hoping to take over Jordan’s job in the lab at the hospital. Peyton’s goal was to become an anesthesiologist.

Peyton was really smart and was always good with computers. He was our go-to guy when we needed help. Peyton could always have intelligent conversations with us, but he was a young man of few words.

We often were trying to figure him out.

Peyton enjoyed fixing cars and spent lots of hours alone with his Uncle Kelly working on his own car. We could always hear him coming up the road.

Peyton enjoyed life and was happy and kind to others. He loved basketball, snowboarding, mountain biking, camping as a family at Lake Powell, Moab, Bryce Canyon and day trips to the “Water Hole” (Upper Calf Creek Falls).

Peyton turned in his Eagle Scout paperwork the night before he turned 18. He had been waiting for the call for his Board of Review. His younger brother Landon

had the privilege of sitting in for him at his Eagle Board of Review. Peyton received his Eagle Scout Award on April 7, 2017.

His younger brother Dallan will miss Peyton’s teasing. He was very sweet and tender with him. He loved to play basketball and football with him and they spent time playing video games too.

Peyton looked forward to having Brycen return from his mission to Russia.

They had plans for the three oldest boys to live together while they all attended Utah Valley University this coming fall.

Instead, Peyton will serve his own heavenly mission. He will be missed by all who love him.

Peyton is survived by his parents, Kelly and Leann Wood; his brothers Jordan, Brycen, Landon and Dallan; grandparents Darnell and Rhea Jean Hancock and Gary and Marie Wood; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held April 13, 2017, in Santaquin. Interment was in the Santaquin City Cemetery. Share condolences with the family at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.

Fire association plans breakfast

The Mapleton Fireman’s Association will hold its annual breakfast on Saturday, May 20, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Mapleton Public Safety Building, 305 N. Main. The event is sponsored by Central Bank. The cost is $4 per person

or $20 per family (up to six people).

The menu will include ham, eggs, pancakes, milk and orange juice. There will be dozens of donated items given away.

All funds raised will benefit the Mapleton Fireman’s Association.

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Jill Dedo After a protracted battle with cancer, Jill L. Dedo, age 51, of Spanish Fork, died at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Utah Valley Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Jill was born on Sept. 24, 1965, in Joliet, Ill., to father Albert Dedo and mother Evelyn Chilvers.

Jill leaves behind her son, Ryan Pehrson, of Spanish Fork; daughter Cassie Pehrson (Rachel Strassberg), Kew Gardens, N.Y.; two sisters: Jana (Bob) Capello, Owatonna, Minn., and Nancy (Jim) Wilson, Lombard, Ill.; two nieces: Milinda (Adam) Capello, Owatonna, Minn., and Alissia (Tony) Stevens, Mountain View, Ark.; and many friends.

Jill was a true people person; she was always happy and loved serving those around her. She loved volleyball, dancing, socializing, Tuesday night movies, being in the temple and doing anything with her

singles groups.

She was part of a group that would do service projects around Utah and got so much joy out of seeing someone else smile. She had a gift for making people feel welcome and bringing people together. She loved hugs and she gave the best hugs.

She had a memory like no one else. She knew everyone by their names and could remember exactly how and when she had met you. She accepted everyone, no matter what, and was loyal to everyone. She will be deeply missed.

Funeral services were April 20, 2017, in Spanish Fork. Interment was in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.

Kaleb Neils Olson Kaleb Neils Olson (Waywababy), age 22, a beautiful old soul, left our planet on April 6, 2017.

He is loved by many; he is survived by his loving parents Cornell and Cindy Olson; brothers Kasey (Jeff), Kaden and Kip (Chloe); and grandparents Bart and Lynda Ryan and Harold and Karen Olson. Kaleb was loved dearly by his two nephews and niece. Kaleb had many family members and best friend Kesler Cook; he will be sorely missed by all.

Kaleb was born on June 22, 1994.

He was born and raised in Delta, Utah, and graduated from Delta High School.

Kaleb was on the swim team and loved playing water polo. Kaleb attended Dixie State University in St. George, Utah. He was wrapping up his studies on respiratory therapy.

Kaleb was a kind person who was always willing to help those who needed assistance. He was a very friendly person who could be friends with anyone.

He was also an adventurous man - he

loved hunting and fishing. Last year, Kaleb went on an adventure to Alaska. Kaleb was an awesome mechanic and loved restoring old cars - especially working with his dad on the baby blue ‘65 Mustang.

Kaleb shared the passion of body building and working out with his older brothers Kaden and Kip. Kaleb loved golfing with his mom.

Kaleb also loved spending time with his family camping and four-wheeling in Kanosh. Kaleb loved going on family vacations to Lake Powell and Six Flags in California.

Funeral services were held April 11, 2017, at the Santaquin City Cemetery in Santaquin, Utah.

Empty nesters needed to help local families work to overcome poverty

By Addy Klein Circles Utah Valley is currently looking for Ally volunteers in the Nebo area to help local families overcome poverty by meeting at least twice a month during one year to clarify goals, provide accountability and create a meaningful friendship.

Volunteers see first-hand the impact their work has on their assigned family, come away with meaningful relationships and make a difference in their local community.

Dinner and childcare are provided at these meetings and community volunteers, called Allies, are partnered with local families and individuals to break bread and share experiences as well

as connections and support, offering a hand up, not a hand out. Allies as a rule are never asked to give or donate money, only their time.

Anyone who can give constructive feedback, help break down goals into manageable steps, assist with career exploration and planning, help teach organizational and planning skills and be a supportive friend and offer encouragement is welcome to apply. A background check is required.

For information about these positions and more, contact Jessica Aubrey at 801-691-5242 or JAwbrey@CommunityActionUC.org. Circles Utah Valley engages the entire community to focus on collaborative ownership of the solutions to poverty.

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