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Genola community rallies around injured snowboarder

By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily GENOLA — In a snowboarding accident on March 1, Genola resident Ashlyn Ewell suffered a traumatic brain injury.

After receiving first-aid from the ski patrol, she was life-flighted to Utah Valley University to receive emergency surgery to relieve pressure on her brain. She would stay in the ICU for 23 more days, celebrating her 19th birthday there.

Since the accident, the community has come together to support Ashlyn and her family in amazing ways. Her father, Travis Ewell said, "It’s been really unbelievable. We've been blown away."

A few days after Ashlyn's accident, family friends got together and decided they wanted to do something. They put together a fundraising event called Prayers for Ashlyn. "It just exploded," said Ewell. "It was amazing what they were able to do."

On March 17, community members gathered at Genola Park for the fundraiser to help pay for Ashlyn's medical bills and her continued recovery. An estimated crowd of over 500 people participated in a variety of events including a dinner,

Ashlyn Ewell live auction, bonfire and pony rides, lep- the Utah Valley Specialty Hospital. There rechaun costume contest and more. she began the long road to recovery with Though not in attendance, Ashlyn's occupational therapy, speech therapy. Affamily was overwhelmed by the com- ter some time there, she will be moved munity support. "The amount of things to an inpatient rehab center until she is donated was absolutely incredible," said physically able and ready to go home.

Ashlyn was preparing to serve an LDS Ewell. "We were amazed by the businesses that stepped forward and strangers that church mission in Dallas, Texas, and was we don't even know that donated things. supposed to enter the missionary training They sold everything. We are very hum- center on April 11. For now, those plans are on hold. bled by the whole thing."

Ewell said the doctors have told them, On March 23, Ashlyn was moved out of the ICU to an acute care recovery facility, “You’ve got to remember this is a mara-

thon and not a sprint.”

“She’s basically having to relearn everything.” Ewell said, “We’ve seen some cool miracles and signs so far and hope she will be able to recover.”

The community is continuing to provide support to the Ewell family. On May 5, Ashlyn and her family will receive a generous portion of all proceeds made at the Daley Freez in Payson. If you go, make sure to mention that you are there for Ashlyn for your purchase to count towards the benefit.

Ewell wants the community to know how grateful the family is for the support they’ve received and how it will help them. “It will be huge. They really don’t realize how much they did for us,” he said.

“Ashlyn was always somebody who wanted to make a difference in this world.

That’s why she was serving a mission.

That’s why she was working at an assisted living center. She always wanted to make a difference and I can’t tell you the difference our community has made in helping Ashlyn,” said Ewell.

To find out more about events to help Ashlyn, visit the Prayers for Ashlyn Ewell Facebook page.

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Veteran's Honor Ball held to thank and support those who serve

By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily OREM — Local veterans were honored on Saturday, March 10, at the Veteran’s Honor Ball organized by Miss Orem, Amanda Flinders.

Around 250 people attended the event held at the Orem Senior Friendship Center. The group was made up of mostly veterans and city royalty from around the state who danced with the veterans.

American Legion Post 72 presented a flag ceremony and Miss Utah, Jessi Kate Riley, played the national anthem on her violin.

Flinders partnered with the Utah Valley University Veteran’s Success Center to present $4,000 in scholarships for student veterans. The Veteran’s Success Center is a place for veterans to come and get support and help with their government forms.

Major Brad Prescott was named Veteran of the Year. He served for 20 years in the Army Sigma Corp. Flinders said she met him 2 years ago when she was a Miss Orem attendant and they did assemblies about patriotism at local schools together. “I was so struck by his warmth and kindness,” she said.

Flinders has made serving and supporting veterans her service platform as Miss Orem. She organized the ball as a way to say thank you. The veterans were touched by her efforts.

“I still can’t believe how nice the Military Ball was,” said Prescott. His wife,

Miss Orem and a veteran dance at the Veteran’s Honor Ball Helen, said, “The guys loved it! Title holders kept coming over and talking to the veterans and making them feel so good. They had a fantastic evening, and were so grateful to be remembered by the kids.”

Steven Foster said, “My wife and I haven’t had such a good time in a while.”

Many asked if the ball would become an annual event. Flinders, a UVU student, hopes she can keep working with the Veteran’s Success Center to do it again next year.

“As much as the veteran’s care for each other, they need civilian support as well. That’s incredibly valuable,” she said. As Miss Orem, she has worked to help promote veterans support throughout the city.

“I really want to help the youth connect with the veterans and help the veterans of all ages, including those I go to school with,” she said.

Above: A Veterans Scholarship check is presented. Below: Miss Utah dances with a veteran.

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Utah Medal of Honor Display

The Medal of Honor Wall.

By Ed Helmick for Serve Daily PAYSON — Eight individuals from the State of Utah have received the Congressional Medal of Honor. This is the highest US military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for gallantry and bravery in combat at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

A display honoring those men is along one side of the main hallway at Payson’s Mervin Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home. The facility is named after Marvin Bennion for his valor during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Marvin Bennion received the Medal of Honor posthumously after being mortally wounded and remaining in command of his ship while showing complete disregard for his own life. He was born in Vernon, Utah May 5, 1887, and graduated third in his 1910 Class at the United States Naval Academy. He died December 7, 1941, at the age of 54.

Edward S. Michael was a first lieutenant piloting a B-17 April 11, 1944, that was so badly shot up that he ordered the crew to bail out. He himself was badly wounded and bleeding from a cannon shell that blew up in the cockpit. Finding that one of the crewman’s parachute

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was so badly shot up that it was unusable he continued to fly the airplane to English soil with barely enough strength from loss of blood to control the landing.

He was awarded the Medal of Honor 9 months later, on January 15, 1945. He transferred to the Air Force and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1971. He is buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah.

Bernard Fisher graduated from the University of Utah in 1949 and joined the US Air Force in 1951. At the age of 38, he volunteered for duty in Vietnam. From July 1965 to June 1966 he flew 200 combat missions in the A-1E/H Skyraider.

On March 10, 1966, he made a brave and daring rescue of a pilot who crash-landed on an airstrip that was being overrun by the enemy. Against the odds, the rescue was successful despite 19 bullet holes in his airplane. Fisher was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson. On January 19, 1967, George Wahlen of Ogden, Utah started working as an aircraft mechanic trainee at 17 and then enlisted in the United States Navy a few months later on June 11, 1943. The Navy assigned him to be a hospital corpsman. He landed on Iwa Jima with a Marine Unit on February 19, 1945, and was seriously wounded by an

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enemy grenade on February 26. He refused to be evacuated and continued to aid wounded Marines on the battlefield.

On March 2, he was wounded in the back and again continued to aid more Marines until he was shot in the leg on March 3.

Unable to walk, he crawled 50 yards to help another Marine before he was finally evacuated. The Medal of Honor was presented by Harry S. Truman outside the White House on October 5, 1945. After recovering from his wounds, George Wahlen enlisted in the United States Army in 1948 to serve as a medical technician and serviced in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He retired from the Army in 1968, with the rank of Major after being wounded again and awarded a Purple Heart.

William Hall born in Stories (Spring Canyon), Utah, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1938 and became a pilot flying the SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber during the Battle of the Coral Sea. On May 7 and 8, 1942, his skillful dive bombing substantially damaged the Japanese aircraft carrier Shoho and the next day he shot down three enemy airplanes despite being overwhelmingly outnumbered. He managed to return to his aircraft carrier with serious wounds.

Peter Tomich and his cousin John Ton-

ic were born in what is now Bosnia and caught a ship to the United States when they were 20 years old. When World War I broke out they enlisted in the U.S. Army.

They did not see combat, but served with pride and became U.S. Citizens. After 18 months, their Army enlistment expired and Peter joined the U.S. Navy. Other than his cousin who stayed in New York, Peter had no family other than his Navy sailor friends. Peter was on the USS Utah when it fell victim to the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. At the expense of his own life, he saved many lives on the USS Utah. Three months after the Pearl Harbor bombing President Roosevelt authorized awarding the Medal of Honor to Peter Tomich. However, there was no next of kin to accept the award.

In 1947 Utah Governor Herbert B. Maw proclaimed Peter Tomich an Honorary Citizen of Utah and the State of Utah the Guardianship of his Medal Honor.

Jose Valdez at the outbreak of World War II joined the U.S. Army in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He fought with the 3rd Infantry Division from North Africa through Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. On January 25, 1945, Jose was on patrol near Rosenkranz, France with five fellow soldiers when a German tank was headed toward them. He 4

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Salem Emergency Medical Heritage Park erected “That Association (SEMA) has our children may know”

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SALEM — From the advent of modern EMS systems in the mid-70’s until 1986, Payson and Spanish Fork provided ambulance service for Salem. Extended response times inspired the formation of a first-responders group of Salem citizens. These first responders would provide aid until the ambulance arrived.

Twenty Salem residents volunteered and completed a course taught by Spanish Fork Ambulance personnel in 1987.

In the early days, Salem EMS personnel sometimes responded to SR 198 and waited on the side of the road to be picked up by the responding ambulance or responded straight to the scene. “CQI” or Continuous Quality Improvement is the bedrock of EMS and, more than a goal, is an obsession. The original Salem EMS contingent determined to become trained at a higher level and start an ambulance service that would respond from Salem, greatly reducing response time to life-threatening incidents. Crews initially responded in an old “brush truck” from the fire department until an early member found her uncle had a 10-year-old “retired”Provo ambulance at his auction in Benjamin. The rest is history.

Most of the original ambulance crew have moved on. Only Erman Stone, the original (and current) captain remains.

We now have two ambulances, both a little newer than 1978. The folks who work the ambulance today are just as dedicated and enthusiastic. Karen Booth, with 30 years on the service, said that during her kids’ entire lives growing

up, the first question before asking to be taken anywhere was, “Are you on call?”

They knew if she was, they couldn’t be taken anywhere beyond her four-minute required response time to the station.

Brian Jensen moved from Salem, but didn’t give up the service. When he’s on call, he sleeps at his sister’s house in Salem to meet the response-time requirement. For some it’s a family affair. Jim Ealey, also the Salem fire chief, works a crew with his wife, Marcia, and now their daughter, Monica, who is completing the EMT-Basic course. Richard Seitz was driving past the open station doors one day and saw the ambulances.

Feeling he should do something to help, he stopped to ask if he could help with washing the ambulances or straightening up the station. Little did he know he would become one of the favored ambulance drivers. Although Rich never certified as an EMT, he is a valuable member of the team. No equipment gets left behind, no paperwork is unsigned with Rich on the job. There are many other great people that make up this team, but whom space prevents me from mentioning.

It’s highly likely that you also have something to offer even if, like Rich, you never become a certified EMT. Do you design websites? Is your organization looking for a great entity to sponsor?

Something else? Send an email if you are interested in supporting SEMA’s life-saving work. Also, let us know if there Is a special condition, cultural consideration, or other information we should know when responding? Email kenwrightsalemEMS@gmail.com.

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SPRINGVILLE — One of the objectives of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers is to remember forever the names and achievements of the men and women and children who founded this nation.

We do this by preserving and marking old landmarks and historical places significant to the pioneer’s accomplishments. In this way, we are teaching their descendants and the citizens of our country lessons of faith, courage, fortitude and patriotism.

The Springville Daughters of the Utah Pioneers on September 18th, 1940, erected a historical marker at the Heritage Park commemorating the first mills in Springville. In 1851, Jacob Houtz, James Porter and Edward Hall built and operated a flour mill near where the Park and marker are located. Norton Jacobs, the first miller made and installed the machinery. In 1860, Jacob Houtz and William Bringhurst built a woolen mill.

In 1863, with the aid of William Jackson Stewart, cotton looms were installed and cotton from Dixie was used. The mill was sold to James Whitehead in 1880 who changed it to a woolen mill.

The mill operated until destroyed by fire in 1914. This was the first significant industrial facility in Springville.

The Heritage Park is located at 1100 North Main Street in Springville. There are barbecue braziers, a playground, benches, restrooms, a drinking fountain and a pavilion. If you have questions about the park you may call 8013 opened fire and killed three German soldiers. The tank withdrew and then the German Army responded with a full attack of two companies of infantrymen.

Jose Valdez volunteered to provide cover for his fellow soldiers to escape. He was seriously wounded but continued to defend his position enabling the rest of his patrol to make it back to American lines.

He died three days after the attack and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on February 8, 1946.

Brian Thacker Joined the U.S. Army in Salt Lake, Utah in June 1969 and on March 31, 1971, was serving as a First Lieutenant in Battery A of the 1st Battal-

Tona Dyer Cox, Captain of the DUP Cottonwwood Camp shows the historical marker at the Springville Heritage Park.

489-2770. You are invited to visit the monument while you are there. Spring is a great time to visit the park and remember the pioneers, “that our children may know”.

The Pioneer Museum sponsored by the Springville/Mapleton DUP located at 175 South Main is also open from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and is free. It is spring in Springville. Come visit.

ion, 92nd Field Artillery Regiment. On that day Brian’s base in Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam was attacked and overrun by North Vietnamese forces.

He stayed behind to provide cover for his retreating soldiers. In a supreme act of courage, he called on friendly artillery fire on his own position to allow his comrades more time to withdraw safely from the area and at the same time inflict even greater casualties on the enemy forces.

Although wounded and unable to escape from the area himself, he successfully eluded the enemy forces for 8 days until friendly forces regained control of the area.

Miss Spanish Fork will advocate for children in hospitals

By Natasha Lockhart for Serve Daily

SPANISH FORK — The Miss Spanish Fork Competition was held March 10, at Maple Mountain High School. Morgan Olson was named Queen and given the 2018 Miss Spanish Fork title.

Olson said, "I am currently a senior at Spanish Fork High School and have loved being a part of the cheer team there. I will be attending UVU this fall majoring in communications. I hope to attend law school and eventually become a criminal justice lawyer. My platform is entitled “Hospital Heroes” which is about being an advocate for children in hospitals. I am thrilled to be Miss Spanish Fork 2018 and serve our community."

First attendant Jill McConnell said, "I am the daughter of Cary and Andrea McConnell. I graduated from Karl G.

Maeser in 2016. I recently completed my second year of college. My major is Political Science. Once I graduate I plan on going to Law School to get my Juris Doctorate. I hope to be an attorney and ultimately a judge. I love to read, dance, play the piano and be outside fore wheeling, hiking or just taking a walk. I love to serve and be involved in the community.

I am excited for the amazing year ahead of me."

Kate McInelly was named second attendant. She said, "I'm very excited, and grateful for the opportunity to serve the city of Spanish Fork as second attendant! I am currently a full-time student at Brigham Young University studying elementary education. I one day hope to be an elementary school teacher. Along with a love for teaching, I am very passionate about reading, which is something I hope to share with my community this coming year. I am very optimistic about this

Left to Right: Jill McConnell, Morgan Olson, Kate McInelly. coming year serving as part of the Miss to the new opportunities it will bring Spanish Fork royalty, and I look forward me."

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By Ginny Ackerson for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — Cash prizes for first, second and third places are being offered at the Springville Art City Days Talent Festival which takes place on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Arts Park. This is the first time that prizes have been available for this annual event. Our sponsors are Freeway Propane, Canyon View Family Medicine and La Casita Restaurant.

Students attending Springville schools and Springville residents of all ages and

talents are invited to audition for a spot in the Festival. Family groups, dancers, singers, choirs, instrumentalists and anyone with a talent are all encouraged to try out to participate in this years’ program.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Springville Museum of Art in the Grand Gallery.

Please call Ginny Ackerson at 801489-4994 to set up an audition time.

If you want to participate but are not available to audition on April 14, please call Ginny to arrange an alternate date or method of auditioning.

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Nominate homes for Zions Carolina Herrin wants Bank's annual Paint-a-Thon every voice to be heard

A family participates in the Zions Bank Paint-a-thon.

By Adam Young for Serve Daily UTAH COUNTY — Zions Bank is inviting the public to nominate qualified homes in their neighborhoods that can be spruced up with a fresh coat of exterior paint during the annual Paint-a-Thon service project in June.

Paint-a-Thon benefits low-income elderly, disabled, and veteran residents in Idaho and Utah. Although Zions Bank receives referrals by city and state housing agencies, aging services, community organizations and local churches, it is also inviting the public to nominate qualified homeowners.

To be eligible for consideration, homeowners must meet federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines, detailed on Zions Bank’s website at, zionsbank.com/ community — which includes the link to the nomination form. Home nominations are due by April 15. For additional infor-

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mation, email ZionsBankEvents@zionsbank.com.

In addition to painting, Zions employees will provide yard clean-up, pruning, mowing, planting and minor repairs as needed by homeowners. The cost for all supplies is contributed by Zions Bank.

“We know senior citizens cherish the opportunity to remain in their homes as long as possible, so this is our way of helping them accomplish that goal,” said Zions Bank President and CEO Scott Anderson. “Every year, Zions Bank employees look forward to Paint-a-Thon and helping our neighbors spruce up their homes and yards when they can no longer do the job themselves.”

Launched in 1991, Zions Bank’s Painta-Thon began as a volunteer project for a dozen homes along Utah’s Wasatch Front.

Over the past 27 years, Zions Bank employees have put aside summer pastimes for a week each year — volunteering in the evenings after work and on Saturday — to paint nearly 1,100 homes throughout Idaho and Utah.

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Carolina Herrin

By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — Making sure every voice is heard is important to Carolina Herrin, creator of the Spanish Fork Community News Facebook group. The group has 10,000 members and is one of the most active groups around with an engagement rate of around 8,000 people.

Herrin, a Spanish Fork Resident, started the group because she wanted a place for local residents to be able to go online and ask questions and reach businesses.

"Anyone can make a difference. It doesn't matter who you are or what age you are, but to do that you do have to have information," Herrin said. "Everyone should know what's going on."

Throughout her career, Herrin has worked to protect people's rights and ensure they have a say. She has a law enforcement background and currently works as a public information specialist for the state Attorney General's office.

She holds a position on the Republican Party Central Committee and represents Utah County on the Women's Legislative Council. She spent many days at the capitol during the last session of the Utah Legislature following bills that would affect women and Utah County residents.

Herrin, a naturalized citizen, was born

in Brazil. This has given her a greater appreciation for the way American government is run. "What other government allows people to be so involved with their policies," she said.

"I'm an immigrant and so it means a lot to me to make sure your voice is heard and help others make sure their voice is heard," Herrin said. "I've seen what happens when people become uninvolved and when people just don't care.You end up with government corruption."

Herrin said the more people that are involved, the better the lawmaking process will be. This session, Herrin pushed for domestic violence legislation and getting a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon, a Utah State Senator, elected in 1896, and the nation's first woman in that position.

Empowering women is another emphasis of Herrin's. She loves to see women gather for the Wonderwoman Ride, a cycling event she started with friend Mahogani Thurston 9 years ago. Wonderwoman is held in Payson every September. This year, the event falls on Saturday, September 15.

"We just feel like women are able to do anything. Every woman is Wonderwoman and we want to celebrate them," she said. To find out more about the cycling event, visit Wonderwomanride.com or find Wonderwoman Ride on Facebook.

Habitat for Humanity Lindsay Gardiner given hosts Women Build Springville Mayor Award project in Springville

A group participates in the 2017 Women Build Habitat for Humanity project in Provo.

By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — Charity homebuilder Habitat for Humanity will be sponsoring a home built by volunteer women in Springville this summer. Last summer's Provo project was a big success so Habitat is offering the experience again..

The Habitat for Humanity website said, "Women Build is Habitat for Humanity’s program for women who want to learn construction skills and build homes and communities. This program brings together women from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide. This is the second time the local Habitat affiliate has done a full Women Build. The home will be constructed by over 75 percent of female volunteers from our community."

Habitat will be funding the project through a Circle of 100 fundraising campaign. "We are asking women in the community to donate $100.00 apiece or gather ten of their friends to put together a team for $1,000. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the three bedroom, two bathroom Springville home."

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Belinda Bringhurst has already put together her team of 10 friends. For the team donation of $1,000, her team was able to sign up for one four hour building shift. They will also receive t-shirts.

Bringhurst said she is a creator and loves to build things. She volunteers for local schools building theater sets and teaching art. This project gives her a chance to help others, and learn more about construction.

"It's a way of doing service, a way of hanging out with my friends and a way of learning all at the same time," she said.

Bringhurst also hopes to put her new knowledge to use later on by helping her sister build a house for herself.

Habitat hopes to have 40 teams like Bringhurst's sign up by May. The build starts May 5 and will take 6 to 9 months.

Bringhurst said there are lots of ways for your team to raise the money to participate. Some ideas include holding a bake sale, a walk-a-thon, or selling something at a Farmer's Market or boutique. Bringhurst's team is selling coloring books she created online.

To find out more or to participate in the women's build, visit the habitatuc.org.

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Lindsay Gardiner receives the Mayor’s Recognition Award. her ability to see the needs of others. Ms.

By Shannon Acor Shepherd writes “Lindsay took it upon for Serve Daily herself to organize a group of friends to write 365 anonymous notes to a strugSPRINGVILLE — Ninth grade gling student so she would have one hapSpringville Junior High student, Lindsay py note to read from a friend every day.”

Gardiner, received the Springville MayLindsay is the daughter of Margot Garor’s Recognition Award at March's City diner. The Springville City Council, MayCouncil Meeting. or Child and the community are so grateAssistant Principal Shauna Shepherd ful for Lindsay and her example to us all. nominated Lindsay for her kindness and

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VOLUNTEER

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Meals on Wheels

Deliver meals to homebound seniors in our community! Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers who can donate an hour a week during their lunch hour.

Volunteers provide a meal and a daily safety check enabling seniors to be independent in their own homes. Volunteers give one hour once a week between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., are assigned a delivery day Monday through Friday, except for holidays, deliver to 8-12 seniors per route.

Volunteers are need in every city in Utah County. Meals are picked up at a central location in each city for easy delivery.

Contact Jimmy Golding at 801-229-3821 or volunteer@mountainland.org.

Event Organizer Children’s Market on Main

We are looking for an individual to headup & take charge of an event called Children’s Market on Main. This is a great event for kids in our community who have an entrepreneurial spirit & personality to showcase their ideas & merchandise. It is held at the Spanish Fork City Library Park. Jessie G. who was over it last year is willing to help. The Spanish Fork Chamber is also willing to be a support and help in anyway we can. Contact Julie Ashton at 801-798-8352. or info@ spanishforkchamber.com

Tying Ties for Father’s Day

Springville Senior Center. We are looking for a group that can help us by tying 300 ties for our Fathers Day party. Any type of knot is fine half-Windsor, full-Windsor, four-in-hand, Prince Albert, etc.

Contact Tori Eaton at 801-372-6511 or springvilleseniors@yahoo.com.

Mapleton City Trail Rangers

Volunteers wanted to help with Maintenance and Security on the Mapleton Parkway Trail. Must be over 21 years of age. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Office if interested at 801-806-9114 or parksandrec@mapleton.org.

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Springville/Hobble Creek Restoration Site Cleanup

Join us for Hobble Creek Cleanup Volunteer Day. Saturday, April 21, 2017, 9 AM to Noon. Volunteers should meet at the Springville Community Park parking lot at 711 North 950 West in Springville, Utah. We’ll be doing general cleanup and pulling weeds. Bring gloves, water and a shovel, if you have one. Trash bags will be provided. Contact Paula Trater at 801560-1790 or email ptrater@usbr.gov.

Girl Scout Troop Volunteer

Be the role model she’ll always remember. As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, helping them develop skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. Imagine the smiles, the excitement, the memories made those are the moments you’ll share at Girl Scouts. Start the fun now! Contact Amy Cuddeback at 801-716-5144 acuddeback@gsutah.org.

Office Volunteer-Spanish Speaking Community Health Connect

At Community Health Connect, we work with low-income uninsured individuals that are in need of dental or medical help but do not have access to it by connecting them to doctors and dentists who generously donate their time and resources to provide the needed help.We have many patients that come to our office on a daily basis, so we rely on the help of volunteers from our community to greet our patients and help direct them to the help they need. These volunteers are important to ensure that things run smoothly in our offices. The position is flexible and is perfect for someone that is looking to volunteer 1-2 hours weekly. Contact us at 801-818-3015.

Foster Grandparents

Foster Grandparents work under the supervision of trained professional staff in order to provide, assistance, support, love and companionship to children and teens with special or exceptional needs. These young people need all the love which we can give them and who better to give that love than a grandparent. Contact Utah County Health and Justice at 801-8517784.

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SPANISH FORK —Spanish Fork resident Rod Locke is battling cancer and the community is invited to join in the fight by attending a 5K walk/run in his support.

The event, “Strike Out Cancer” will be held April 14 at Brockbank Elementary School, 340 W 500 N, Spanish Fork.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9 a.m.

Registration is a donation of $25. You can register on Facebook on the “Strike Out Cancer 5k page or in person the morning of the race.

Local businesses have also donated items for raffle at the event. All proceeds will go to ensuring his medical needs continue to be met.

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SALEM — Hello! My name is Brylee Ivers and I am currently serving as Miss Salem and I wanted to educate those around me about the significance of my service platform based on vision screenings and eye care awareness.

There are 234 million people in the world that have some kind of vision impairment. These are staggering statistics.

Our eyes are the most important of the five senses and the majority of people take their eyes and vision for granted. Many eye diseases do not have any symptoms.

In fact, vision problems are invisible and often times go undetected. Eye doctors often are the first healthcare professionals to detect chronic diseases such as: high blood pressure, diabetes, and even cancer.

One in four school-aged children has some form of vision impairment. It is estimated that 80 percent of the learning a child does occurs through his or her eyes.

When his or her vision is not functioning properly, their education and behavior can suffer.

Eighty percent of vision problems worldwide are avoidable and curable.

Having poor vision personally has affected me since I was six years old. Not being able to see without corrective lenses has affected every aspect of my life. This is why I feel so passionate about this platform. Detecting eye and vision problems early will improve a person’s quality of life and generally will help them live longer lives.

During my reign as Miss Salem, my platform has turned into a passion. My platform is titled, “Our VISION is to SEE the future” based on vision screening and eye care awareness.

There are four aspects to my platform: • Vision screenings: I have held a free vision screening for the children in Salem. I partnered with a local optometrist Dr. Hawkins and his team at Esplin Eye Center, who provided me with the equipment to conduct the screening and then reviewed the results of all of the children that were screened.

• Create awareness and importance: This was done by providing valuable eye care education in the Salem City newsletter that residents receive in their utility bill each month. I have written about topics such as how to protect your eyes, dry eye, and back-to-school screenings.

• Education in elementary schools: I presented in classrooms about the importance of eye care and vision screenings.

• Collection and donation of used eyewear: I have invited my community, as well as eye centers statewide. to donate used glasses to me and so far I have collected 1,857 pairs of reading, prescription, and reading glasses that I donated to Charity Vision and the Moran Eye Center to give to those in need!

To learn more about my platform, come to the Miss Salem pageant on April 20th at Salem Hills High School at 7 p.m. Or, you can even come watch me as I compete against 50+ other amazing women for the title of Miss Utah! Tickets are anticipated to go on sale on May 1.

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UTAH COUNTY — The Utah County Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment is holding a prescription drug take-back event on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three South Utah County locations.

Springville: 45 South Main Street Payson Market: 586 North Main Street Santaquin Police Department: 275 West Main Street Residents are encouraged to bring their left-over prescription drugs to be disposed of properly. While flushing drugs

down the toilet was a common practice up until recently, new studies have shown it has a negative environmental impact.

Giving your left-over drugs to someone else to use is also a dangerous practice.

This event, and others like it, provides a safe way to bring awareness to, and dispose properly of prescription medications. Friends and family members supply two-thirds of all the opioids misused and abused by Utahns. It is important to safely dispose of your unused or expired prescription.

Utah County also has several free disposal locations available outside of takeback events. Find one near you at useonlyasdirected.org.

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By Ginny Ackerson for Serve Daily Did you know that besides the population schedules, there are several other types of Federal censuses available which include the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, the 1880 Schedules of Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent Classes, the 1890 Veteran’s schedules, the U.S. Special Census on Deaf Family Marriages and Hearing Relatives, 1888-1895, the U.S, Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940 and the U.S. Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880?

The U.S. Federal Censuses from 18501880 included a mortality schedule enumerating the individuals who had died in the previous year between the preceding June 1 to May 31 of the census year. In addition to the Federal mortality schedules, Ancestry’s database also includes mortality schedules from three state cen-

suses taken in 1885 – Colorado, Florida, and Nebraska. The information requested included the deceased's name, gender, age, color (white, black, mulatto), marital status, place of birth, the month that death occurred, profession, occupation, or trade, disease or cause of death, number of days ill, parents' birthplaces (added in 1870), place where disease was contracted and how long the deceased was a resident of the area (added in 1880).

The 1880 Schedules of Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent Classes included different forms to enumerate the following classes of individuals: insane, idiots, deaf-mutes, blind, paupers and indigent persons, homeless children and prisoners. In addition to the individual’s name, their race, gender, age and residence were also included. Individuals with mental or physical illness were asked questions regarding their medical history; the homeless children answered questions about their parents; for the prisoners, details regarding their imprisonment were asked

including the reason for incarceration.

The 1890 Veterans Schedule is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1890 special census of Civil War Union veterans and widows of veterans available at Ancestry.com. Although this schedule was to be used to enumerate Union veterans, Confederate veterans and their widows were listed as well. The following information was recorded: names of surviving soldiers, sailors, and marines, or their widows; rank; name of regiment or vessel; date of enlistment; date of discharge, length of service; post office address; whether a disability incurred; and miscellaneous remarks. The Veterans schedules are often used as a partial substitute for the 1890 federal census, which was destroyed by fire.

Next month the benefits of the U.S. Special Census on Deaf Family Marriages and Hearing Relatives, 1888-1895 and the U.S. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940 will be discussed.

Spanish Fork Grant helps locals run in Kids Marathon Program

By Susan Chapman for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — More Spanish Fork kids are running in the “Kids Marathon Program” thanks to a donation by the Spanish Fork Active and Healthy Community Board this week. The program encourages kids to run the length of a marathon over the course of a couple of months. They complete the last part of the marathon length at an official race.

“This program starts in the schools and ends in a race where kids earn an actual race medal, T-shirt and gain a race experience.” Says Susan Chapman of the Spanish Forks Active and Healthy Movement.

Bethany Brown, who started the Kids Marathon program 8 years ago, has implemented it in several local schools including Rees and Sierra Bonita and hopes to expand it to more Spanish Fork schools in the future.The program is free to all students and any student can run

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with the program at the school. The race entry at the end, however, costs fifteen dollars. The end event is not mandatory but provides an additional experience for runners to participate in.

“Bethany has worked hard at finding donors and sponsors for the low-income kids in her program” City Councilman Mike Mendenhall added “With our donation of $2,500, more kids can participate in the official race event at the end and earn the T-shirt, medal and have the experience that acts as a capstone to the kids marathon running program.”

Spanish Fork City Councilman Mike Mendenhall presents Bethany Brown with a check from the Active and Healthy Grant to support the Kids Marathon Program.

“We had originally discussed having these funds go towards a 5k or other race but this program has a deeper outreach into the schools and community than a single event could ever have.” Chapman continued “This is a great use of funds for our Active and Healthy Grant which we received from Intermountain Health Care and Utah League of Cities and Towns. The purpose of this grant it to promote a healthy lifestyle. This accomplishes that purpose.” For more information about the Kids Marathon Running Program go to runpaysoncanyon.com.

The Gift of Story

THOUGHTS ON ZION

Crossing From Babylon to Zion

By Jesse Fisher for Serve Daily

Photo: My Story Matters

Students at Lincoln Elementary receive their My Story Matters Books.

By Cynthia Coulon for Serve Daily Just a few days ago some very special kids at Lincoln Elementary received some brand new storybooks. But these weren’t your typical stories or books — they were custom books, with one-of-a-kind stories about each unique child!

These personal storybooks came from My Story Matters, a local charitable organization that celebrates courage in everyday heroes by helping them tell their stories. The process includes interviewing and photographing each participant.

Then, over the course of several weeks, volunteer writers and editors combine the stories and pictures into unique books.

The day the books get delivered is always full of anticipation and excitement for the givers and receivers!

Miss McMullin is a teacher at Lincoln Elementary and some of her students were those who just received the gift of story. She has been teaching at Lincoln for 17 years and explained that many children arrive here as refugees straight from countries in crisis. “They often don’t have many things to call their own,” she said. That can make the gift of story extra-special!

Katie Zackrison, an intern for My Story Matters, was there for “delivery day” at Lincoln. She said, “The kids started looking through their books by themselves, but then they quickly began to share their stories with each other. They

laughed and smiled and it was really such a beautiful moment of joy. It’s wonderful to see children connect with themselves through telling their stories, then connect with others by sharing them!”

Katie sat down with a boy, Fahed, who had just received his book. He told Katie that his favorite picture was the one with him posing as a superhero with the caption, "I am strong." He said it was a cool picture because he didn't have anything else like it, and it helped him remember important things. “I was impressed with how intently he looked through his book and how excited he was to take it home to show his family,” Katie said.

A storybook recipient named Anna showed her book to My Story Matters Board Member, Lona Marie Cook. As they browsed through Anna’s story, Lona Marie noticed that Anna loved the picture of herself looking at her own reflection in the mirror. “She said she liked to see herself thinking,” Lona Marie explained.

“I know she was struggling with feeling accepted among her peers, but that one picture said to me that she is going to be able to reflect on who she really is. I hope it will help her see how amazing she is and how she can do hard things.”

A single storybook might seem like a small thing, but it can be a very meaningful gift when it celebrates the unique path of a child and points to a bright future. If you’d like to assist in giving the gift of story, please go to www.mystorymatters. org to find out how you can get involved today!

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Over the last eight columns, we've reviewed teachings of the early LDS leaders regarding Babylon, Zion's “antithesis and antagonist”. They taught: - We live in Babylon, both spiritually and economically.

- Though the Saints left Babylon to build a Zion in Utah, they, unfortunately, brought Babylonian values, practices, and traditions with them.

- Babylon is “the false organization of society” and Zion is the true one which God wants us to enjoy here on Earth.

- It is our “clinging to Babylon and her foolish ways” that prevents us from building Zion.

- We must abandon Babylon's creed of “Every man for himself!” and cooperatively work together for our mutual well-being.

- We must overcome Babylon's conditioning to pursue personal wealth at the cost of unity.

- Babylon's economy is prophesied to fall and the Saints should prepare by becoming economically self-sustaining.

So, how do we move from Babylon to Zion?

I found over 142 quotes by early LDS leaders that first appeared to be a massive jumble of unrelated answers to that question. Finally, I saw order behind them. We move from Babylon to Zion by 1) Getting Babylon out of our hearts. We must learn to recognize and then forsake Babylon's pride-based values, practices, social structures, and traditions. 2) Getting Zion

into our hearts. We must learn to connect with our fellow man in unity. We do that by embracing humility-based values, practices and social structures. 3) Making and keeping temple covenants. We must be willing to sacrifice to obey God's will, live the Gospel so we are worthy of the Spirit's guidance, and we must be willing to put our all on the altar to bring about God's will for his children.

I suspect that list may seem overwhelming to most. Let's put it in different terms that may be easier to wrap our brains around. Suppose you already take your temple covenants seriously and you seek and follow God's direction in your life. Let's also assume you yearn to live in a Zion-like society, free of all the garbage we endure here in Babylon. All that would be left is for you to sacrifice your participation in and support of Babylon's practices and social organizations. The Church itself is already a Zion social structure, so we've got religion covered.

That leaves two other major social institutions - education and commerce.

The best place to learn to live a celestial marriage is IN a celestial marriage.

It's difficult for a single person to ever learn the lessons marriage (and parenthood) teaches us. In exactly the same way, it's hard for us to learn to live in a Zion society if we remain in Babylon! We can, of our own free will, work with others to create more Zion-like social structures, specifically, freedom-based schools and cooperative businesses. I'm already working on both, taking baby steps in the direction of Zion. Come join the fun!

Discuss at Facebook.com/zionstudygroup.

From your local 2-1-1 Center Do you want to make a difference in our community?

The Mervyn S. Bennion Central Utah Veteran’s Home in Payson needs volunteers to

spend time with residents and help them with various art and craft projects.

Volunteers are needed Mondays through Saturdays from 10:15 am-noon and 2:15 pm-4pm. Please contact Bree Solomon at 801-465-5416 for more information.

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Tabitha’s Way moves

By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry has moved to its new Spanish Fork location at 45 E. 100 N. The charity, started in 2010, has outgrown its old Main Street location. The new location provides a significant increase in size and accessibility.

"It's hard to express the significance of this building," said Tabitha's Way founder and executive director Wendy Osborne. "This is the best possible set up to meet needs and serve people.

With the new building, Tabitha's Way has increased their refrigerated storage by 78 percent. In the past, Osborne said donations had to be turned down because they couldn't be safely stored. The pantry floor space increased by over 30 percent and the storage space increased by almost 1000 percent.

Tabitha's Way will welcome the community to their new facility with an open house and ribbon cutting on Monday, April 30. Tours will start at 10:30 a.m. and the ribbon cutting ceremony will be

held at noon. Following the ribbon cutting, a special presentation will be made to honor founding contributors who have provided labor, materials and funds for the building.

Osborne sees the open house as the charity's opportunity to say thank-you.

"We're so thankful for the community who got us to this point," she said.

"There have literally been thousands of people and businesses who've helped get us where we are."

Tabitha's Way also has many immediate needs for volunteers and donations.

They need a lot of dry packed goods such as noodles, beans and rice. There is also a huge need for hygiene products, including toilet paper. One of the regular volunteers has prepared a sewing project for those who love to sew. They will be creating reusable shopping bags for Tabitha's Way clients. You can pick up some fabric, a pattern, a tote bag sample at the new location. Tabitha's Way also has a desperate need for regular volunteers who can donate time at the facility on a regular, ongoing basis. Those interested can email info@tabithasway.org.

Springville Family History Center Classes

By Carol Hurst for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Family History Center will host a free class by genealogist Ginny Ackerson on April 5 at 7:00 p.m. at 415 S 200 E, Springville.

Ackerson will present a lesson called “The Tales Dead Men Tell”. Many records are created at death. There are more than death certificates, burials and obituaries.

Come and find out about other records that are available.

The Family History Center is also pleased to announce a new series that will be taught by David R. Taylor, who currently works as a Product Manager for the Church History Library, and is also the founder of the Family Nexus app which takes your Family Search data and plots Birth, Marriage, and Death data on a map.

The classes will be held April 19th, May 3 and May 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the

Family History Center.

While you are sitting in the doctor's office or elsewhere, take out your phone and read some of the wonderful stories that have been submitted about your ancestors on FamilySearch. Visit www. stories.familyfoundapp.com. This is great Family Home Evening stuff!

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By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — Nebo School District is excited to partner with the Fiesta Days Rodeo team to challenge our elementary students in the Spanish Fork area to read.

The Spanish Fork Rodeo Committee approached Nebo School District to team up for a Rodeo Reading Challenge with all the Spanish Fork elementary schools to organize a win/win situation.

The Rodeo Reading Challenge assemblies kicked off in March with the 2018 Fiesta Days Royalty. The assembly lineup consisted of members of the Rodeo committee Dale Robinson and Nick Hanks as well as a surprise guest, Landon Hanks, a third grader, that taught students how to rope.

The reading challenge will go through the month of April.

Last year the students’ combined reading reached 2.3 million minutes or 39,071

hours.

The top two student readers at each elementary school will be announced Friday, July 20, 2018, the first night at the Fiesta Days Rodeo in Spanish Fork.

These winning students will receive tickets to the Fiesta Days Rodeo, Justin boots, Wrangler Jeans, and a Resistol cowboy hat as well as be involved in the opening ceremonies on the opening night of the Fiesta Days Rodeo.

Schools accepting the Rodeo Reading Challenge include: Brockbank Elementary Canyon Elementary East Meadows Elementary Larsen Elementary Maple Ridge Elementary Park Elementary Rees Elementary Riverview Elementary Sierra Bonita Elementary Spanish Oaks Elementary Good luck reading Nebo students. Let’s reach 3 million minutes this year.

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Landon Hanks gives a roping demonstration at Maple Ridge Elementary.

Best summer ever The Anderson Family and their exchange student.

Dear Editor, Last summer we had a foreign exchange student from Japan. His name was Yuki. He was 13 years old. These are some things we did with him: ping pong, bowling, BYU Bean Museum, paddle boarding at Payson Lake, Seven Peaks, fishing, the rides at the Utah County Fair, and the rodeo at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds.

He taught us things like origami and Japanese cooking. We had such a great time that we are doing it again this summer.

If this sounds like something you would like to do check out www.myfamilyexchange.com for more information.

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Appreciating Teachers in Nebo School District

MMHS “Welds it Forward”

The Driggs girls with their teachers.

By Joe Anson for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — What do you do when you want to show your children’s teachers you appreciate them? Provide lunch. That might sound feasible for one or two elementary school students, right?

A quick gift card to a restaurant is easy.

However, Gregg and Becky Driggs’s daughters Lily and Kari attend Spanish Fork Jr. High, where they have multiple teachers. Still, the Driggs family wanted to show their gratitude for their children’s teachers and insisted on providing lunch.

The Driggs family didn’t stop with the teachers who interacted with Kari and Lily on a daily basis. On Friday, March 2, 2018, to kick start Teacher Appreciation Week (March 5-9), the Driggs family provided lunch for the entire faculty of Spanish Fork Junior High. That includes over 70 teachers and support staff! Mr.

Mortensen, Dean of Students, said of the event, “We know parents appreciate what we do at the school, but the Driggs family went above and beyond to show their gratitude and we were all very pleasantly surprised by the delicious meal they provided for us.”

Gregg Driggs posted about the experience on Facebook. "What an awesome day! Becky Driggs and I got to meet each and every teacher and staff member at Spanish Fork Junior High and tell them thanks for teaching our children!!!"

Driggs wrote.

Driggs also made special mention of a few of the teachers and staff that have impacted his daughter's lives.

He said, "Another amazing teacher...

Mrs. Rogers has done wonders with Lily!!!" and "Thank you Mr. Waters and Mr. Johnson for all you do!!!"

The generous donation brought good feelings all around. "So happy to be able to thank all of these awesome teachers and staff!!" Driggs said.

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Left to Right, Ladd Davis, Sam Christmas, Nathan Wright, Jared Massic Jared is the class instructorTeam members not in the photo are Brian Workman and Wyatt Justensen.

By Ed Helmick for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — Maple Mountain High School (MMHS) has been chosen as one of three semi-finalists in a national welding contest sponsored by equipment manufacturer ESAB. The winner of the final three is by vote and we are asking you to take a look at the project and vote if you like the work of our local students. The winning high school team will win $20,000 worth of welding equipment for their school program.

The team at Maple Mountain High School wanted to create a project that would help others outside of their welding program and school. The result was three identical tables that were given to families in Tijuana, Mexico by team members on a humanitarian trip. The tables are a piece of art with curved base legs and a hexagonal wooden tabletop.

Extra features include a “Lazy Susan”, Candlestick holder, and trivets to protect the wooden surface of the table from hot pots and pans. There is a short video of the project at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=J1AEhSvPvYg .

Nebo Students find the good in the World

By Sam Whitaker SFJHS Student With all the horror stories we hear in the news these days, wouldn’t it be good just to hear on good thing? After Mrs. Parker’s English Classes of Spanish Fork Junior High read the beloved book “Jour-

ney to Topaz” by Yoshiko Uchida, they decided to focus on finding some good things on the world that we see everyday.

With the assistance of the “idea-collecting” website padlet.com, the class set out to find the good in the world, and came up with some very heart-warming and thoughtful answers. It is good to see that there are good things in this world!

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Local student announced as a 2017-2018 Utah PTA Refelections winner

Joshua van Dyk

By Amy van Dyk for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK - Joshua van Dyk, a special needs student at Sierra Bonita Elementary, has been named an Award

of Excellence winner in Music Composition in the 2017-2018 Utah PTA Reflections Awards. Joshua's song, "I Will Do It," will move on with other Award of Excellence winners from Utah to compete at the national level.

Joshua competed in the Special Artist category, which is a category for any special needs students that want to enter the competition.The Utah PTA will hold an award ceremony in Murray, Utah, on April 20 where Joshua will receive his award.

Reflections is a national program offered by the PTA. Students in schools that have a PTA and are in preschool through grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Students may participate in the national awards program through their school's PTA.

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MAPLETON — Mapleton Elementary students won the Road to Success Dr. Seuss Read-on-thon during the last week of February and earned a visit from Big Budah with Fox13News.

How did Mapleton Elementary students win? All students in Utah were challenged to read as much as possible at school and at home. Mapleton students received tickets for every twenty minutes they read daily, and those tickets were entered into drawings for prizes and certificates. All Mapleton students who met the goal during the week also received a prize. On Friday, March 2, the entire school did read-a-thons in each classroom. All of these minutes throughout the week were logged into an electronic system. Mapleton Elementary read a total 308,500 minutes during that one week.

Principal Peery said, “We were excited when we found out that we had won and that meant we would get a visit from Big Budah from Fox13 News. This meant that we would be featured live on television.”

Mrs. Jensen’s second-grade class and Mr. Groneman’s fifth-grade class read the most minutes during that week. These

classes were honored by sitting on stage during the live filming. Mrs. Peery, Mr. Groneman and students were interviewed on live television.

Mr. Groneman said, “My class worked so hard at the reading contest. They had so much support from home and from our great librarian Mrs. Thurgood. She is so amazing at having the latest titles available and getting the kids excited about reading all genres of books. I encouraged my kids to read things they are interested in and are passionate about. We talk about the importance of being a reader for life not just for school. Some of the great books they read were: ‘I am Number Four Series’, ‘Dirt’, ‘Where the Red Fern Grows’, ‘The Dark Hills Divide’, ‘Maze Runner’, ‘39 Clues’, ‘Summer of the Monkeys’, ‘Call it Courage’, ‘Wonder’, ‘The Selection Series’, and many others.

Shout out to the many people in my kids lives that influence them to love reading.

What a great experience it was for them to meet Big Budah and be on television. I hope they will remember that forever and remember how hard they worked.”

Congratulations Mapleton Elementary for making reading and literacy a priority and winning the Road to Success Dr. Seuss Read-on-thon challenge.

Spanish Fork High Students make wishes come true

Girls Who Code

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily

SPANISH FORK — In February, four girls from Spanish Fork Junior High traveled to Dell EMC in Draper to attend a kickoff event for a club called, "Girls Who Code." This event was attended by students in grades six through twelve from around the state of Utah. Reshma Saujani, the mastermind behind the program and author of the book Girls Who Code, spoke to the group about the importance of technology and how to solve problems in our day-to-day lives. She explained that this field is growing with limitless possibilities, but many girls do

not realize their potential in this area.

Spanish Fork Junior High has a Code Club run by Mrs. Mendonsa on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Pack Time beginning in March. If you have an interest in participating, see her in Room 43. The club will focus on finding solutions to real-life problems through technology.

Background in the basics of all programming languages will be taught. The girls will learn how to build websites, apps, games and much more as they use their imagination and creativity in coding.

We all hear the phrase "There's an app for that!". If there isn't, these Spanish Fork Junior high girls will learn how to create one.

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Spanish Fork High Students participate in a Make-a-Wish fundraiser for wish kid Kinley. environment.

By Lana Hiskey “It’s been fun to see Homeless for a for Serve Daily Night evolve into something bigger each year,” said Colby Roberts, SFHS student SPANISH FORK —The Spanish Fork body officer in charge of service. “This High School student council teamed up means so much to us because we get to with Make-A-Wish Utah for the 8th anhelp non-profit organizations in our own nual “Homeless for A Night” event to fun way,” Roberts continues. raise money to grant wishes for local Kennedy Frame, student body presichildren with life-threatening conditions. dent at SFHS said, “It’s time for the comStudents stayed at the school from Friday, munity to connect, but it’s also a time to March 2, at 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, party and have a blast. It’s really unifying March 3. and fun to watch everyone rally behind All money raised through this event a local family and help their wish come and others will benefit Make-A-Wish true. The whole night brings a positive Utah. Nearly 1,000 high school students energy to our community.” suppored the event, and Spanish Fork All the money raised through registraHigh School has raised over $15,000 to tion fees and corporate sponsors will be donate to Make-A-Wish Utah. donated to Make-A-Wish Utah. Make-A“Homeless for a Night” is an all-night Wish is an organization that prides itself charity fundraiser aimed at raising awareon giving hope and joy to children and ness and money for Make-A-Wish. The families challenged by life-threatening ultimate goal is to grant the wish of our conditions.

7-year-old “wish kid” Kinley. ParticiThe money raised at Homeless for a pants at “Homeless for a Night” paid a Night will help grant the wish of a 7-yearregistration fee to take part in fun events old Spanish Fork child with leukemia. such as a concert featuring Utah band Her wish is to go to Walt Disney World to Foreign Figures, a dance, basketball, vidmeet all of the princesses and visit Harry eo games, a movie and more.

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ALA Debate team has Springville High School Key Club continues improvements to SHS record-setting year The ALA Debate Team.

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By Bryson Walker for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK —At region, the speech and debate team from American Leadership Academy swept the Lincoln Douglas debate category taking 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. They also took 1st in impromptu and 3rd in oratory. As a team, they placed 3rd in sweepstakes. But those achievements are even more amazing when one considers the size of ALA's team. All other schools had over 20 students representing them. ALA accomplished this feat with only 6.

Daryl Workman is in his 2nd year as the speech and debate coach. "Most of the time I just try to give them some direction and then stay out of their way while they do great things," he said modestly.

Mr. Workman is also over Jr. High Student Government and teaches history and leadership.

The underdog debate team next went to the state competition. They came away with two state champions, Brayden Higley and Kaylee Reinitz. They also placed

4th in oratory, took 10th overall, and had two other students who advanced to quarterfinals. Is Mr. Workman proud of his students? "I’ve been inspired by these youth leaders. I learn as much working with them as any of them could learn from me. These youth are indicators for the future of our culture because they will look at the world with critical insights and know which solutions have merit from both history and their own imaginations," he said.

Seniors: Oliver Smith, Team Co-captain, Public Forum; Brayden Higley, State Champion in Lincoln Douglas, Region Champion in Impromptu.

Juniors: Kaylee Reinitz, Team Co-captain, State Champion in Oratory, Region Champion in Lincoln Douglas; Jewel Sharp, Oratory, Lincoln Douglas, Impromptu; Nancy Rodriguez, Oratory, Lincoln Douglas.

Sophomores: Tempest Allred, Middle School Mentor, Oratory, Lincoln Douglas; Lily Smith, Public Forum.

Freshmen: Adam Howes -Congress, Humorous Interpretation; Zachary Mair -Impromptu, Big Questions.

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Members of the Springville High School Key Club.

By Gina Woolf for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — For the past four years, the Key Club at Springville High School, sponsored by the Springville Kiwanis Club, has been working on an ongoing project to beautify and improve SHS’ indoor track. Thanks to service-oriented SHS Key Club students, advisors, SHS administrators, Nebo School District, the Springville Kiwanis Club, and Eckles Paving, the SHS indoor track has gradually been transformed. It has become a more enjoyable space, full of school spirit, for all SHS students, faculty, and community members to use.

To date, nine cleaning & painting projects have been completed by the SHS Key Club. On April 1, 2014, SHS Key Club members began this ambitious club project. It has continually grown since then.

The SHS indoor track now has eleven dedicated walls displaying school pride images, motivational quotes, and wayfinding signage. The latest industrious project, accomplished March 10, 2018, displays seventeen painted silhouettes of athletes in action representing all athletic teams at Springville High School. These images are found on the longest wall of the track in the east corridor and are meant to inspire those who see them

Also, a new outdoor wayfinding sign was installed. This latest project was accomplished with 200 hours of volunteer time.

Countless hours of work by the SHS Key Club have been given over the past four years. Work has included imagining the possibilities, submitting proposals for approval, planning work days, coordinating volunteers, sweeping the track’s entirety and west ramp entrance, washing surfaces, and painting railings, doors, and walls. The goal has been to make a difference at Springville High School and give ownership and pride to its students who love their school and community.

Future Key Club indoor track projects are already in planning stages. The next project will be this May helping the graduating Class of 2018 join their fellow former SHS seniors in leaving their mark with individuals’ red handprints on the “Remember the Red” wall. This commemorative wall is found on the north end of SHS’ indoor track and is a newer SHS tradition started by the SHS Key Club in 2014.

Take the opportunity to visit Springville High School’s indoor track, do a few laps, and see the results accomplished by the many who have chosen to serve a wellloved school in a way that is sure to keep on giving.

ALA Teacher of the Month for April Mapleton Junior High students energize the Nebo School Board crowd SPANISH FORK — The April 2018 American Leadership Academy Teacher of the Month is Derek Hegsted. He is married with 6 children “My sons are all taller than me and I’m 6’2” which makes it kind of rough,” he said.

Hegsted has been Visual Arts Director at ALA for the past 9 years. He teaches 17 different mediums including calligraphy, graphite, sculpture, photography, and painting with oils, acrylics and watercolors, etc.

During his tenure the art students have won 30 state championship awards and over 100 awards in all. Several students have received scholarships and their work has been displayed in more than 12 different museums and galleries.

Derek Hegsted When asked what he likes to do in his free time he said, “I love fishing and I tie my own flies. Lately, my wife and I have been working on the house doing tile, cement work and welding.”

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Members of the Mapleton Junior High Band perform for the Nebo Board.

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily MAPLETON — Members of Mapleton Junior High’s band, orchestra and choir gave a stirring and energetic performance at February’s Board Meeting.

Principal Nate Whitney introduced the arts programs and their directors. He emphasized the hard work each group puts into these performances and what an honor it was to play for the Board. The choir and band opened with a great rendition of “Beyond the Sea” followed by a performance from an orchestra quartet.

Next Joann Brown, representing the community council, addressed the Board.

She spoke about the great support of parents and administrators that allow the arts programs to thrive as well as the ways the

junior high school has improved.

“We are thrilled to see continued and clear improvements at Mapleton Junior High,” she said. “We are so grateful for the money we receive from land trust funding. Our school improvements for 2018 are thriving because of that great contribution.”

Ms. Brown went on to list several goals Mapleton Junior High has for 2018.

These goals include reducing class sizes, purchasing new technology to improve teaching and student learning, and helping ninth graders to earn their high school credits.

The choir concluded the presentation with a performance of “The Storm is Passing Over.”

Band directed by Emily Smith Orchestra directed by Aileen Keliiliki Choir directed by Kevin Diehl The Mapleton Junior High Choir.

SPANISH FORK — Senior Autumn Gay is the April 2018 Student of the Month.

Her parents are Dona and Scott Gay. Gay is active in Student Government, Senior Class Vice President and plays center defense on the ALA soccer team.

She has a 3.8 GPA and takes AP Calculus.

Gay is a member of the HOSA Club. She earned her CNA in nursing from MTECH. She study Nursing and Criminal Science at SUU in the fall. Her hobbies include: Any form of organized soccer and watercolor painting.

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Merit students' education Hope Squads Making an expands with "Expeditions." Impact in South Utah County

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Merit Students on the Marine Biology Expedition.

By James Hirst for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — Merit College Preparatory Academy's (MCPA) classrooms will be empty during first eight days of school after 2018’s Christmas break. Dr. Jesse Meeks, MCPA Director, explains, "Though school will be in session, regular classes will NOT begin! Instead, our students will participate in out-of-class 'Expeditions' and do amazing things!"

“Expeditions” are a great opportunity for students and teachers to explore subjects together that would not fit into a normal school routine. Amanda Kuhnz, MCPA Assistant Director, emphasizes the academic rigor inherent in Merit’s Expeditions, “Teacher-Mentors will design, customize, and administer student Expeditions. Activities will include hands-on learning opportunities, in-depth study, and fun and adventure as students explore new interests and gaze at new horizons.”

Students are able to pick from a number of Expeditions designed by Merit’s world-class faculty: Trek through Southern Utah on a High Adventure and Leadership retreat; students will repel, rock climb, explore caves, sleep outside while studying leadership, and surviving in the wilderness.

Study American government and the United States Constitution, and then spend several days in Washington D.C. visiting landmarks and meeting real-world government leaders.

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ration and decorating strategies, or participate in a master chef competition with instruction by area chefs. Students will visit restaurants, experience demos in actual restaurant kitchens, and earn their Utah Food Handlers Permits.

Voyage through France and learn its language, culture, literature, and cuisine.

Learn how to improve test performance with a scholarly approach and work on the ACT Test. Higher ACT scores increase academic opportunities in the form of scholarships. Students will visit university campuses across the state and learn how to play “the higher education game.”

Participate in a nutrition and exercise boot camp culminating in a 5K or other athletic events. Students will prepare for a sport or work to kick-start their own health program.

Practice physics and then go to amusement parks and meet with real engineers, and then ride rides all day and night to get a real feel for physics in action!

The sky is the limit with Merit’s Expeditions. Merit will offer a variety of choices for students; some may be across the world in different countries and cost thousands of dollars, while others will be local and cost $50 dollars. 7th and 8th graders will stay on campus and rotate between activities. 9th through 12thgrade students get choice preferences -in 4 years there are many amazing things each student will experience.

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UTAH COUNTY — Hope Squads are becoming more and more prevalent in Utah and across the United States. South Utah County is not an exception. There are currently Hope Squads in every junior high and high school in Nebo School District and they are making a difference in the lives of students.

Hope Squads began with Hope4Utah, a suicide prevention program started by Dr. Greg Hudnall in 2005 in Provo, according to www.Hope4Utah.com. The Hope Squads are made up of students who are nominated by their peers as people who are kind, easy to talk to and are good listeners. These students become the eyes and ears of the school. They do not act as counselors. Rather, they learn to watch for warning signs that another student may be in trouble.

Just last year in Utah, 1,100 kids were referred for help through the Hope Squads, according to Hudnall. Without the Hope Squads, possibly these students would not have received the help that they needed. Additionally, 30 students were hospitalized after being referred for help from members of the Hope Squads.

After being nominated by peers, members of the Hope Squads meet together often and are trained by advisors in a variety of areas including anti-bullying, inclusion, having hope, resilience and

watching for warning signs in others.

The Hope Squad members also have opportunities to share what they are learning with the rest of the kids in the school.

Many schools have a Hope Week. During this week, there are daily activities that help teach about these important topics.

Other schools choose to do monthly activities that include the student body.

Mapleton Junior High School Hope Squad Advisor Kirsten Hullinger said that one benefit of Hope Squads is the increased awareness of others. “Because they are more aware and more educated about suicide, anxiety and depression, they feel more comfortable sharing this information that they have learned with family and friends and the circle of understanding and education expands,” she said.

Hope Squads at Nebo’s secondary schools are going strong. Many schools across the state are now adding Elementary Jr. Hope Squads for students in fourth through sixth grades. While the topics are similar to the secondary Hope Squads, the lessons are different for elementary students, using language, literature and activities more suited to their ages.

In 2017, the state legislature earmarked funding for 90 elementary schools in Utah to fund suicide prevention programs, such as Hope Squads. There are currently 270 Hope Squads in the state of Utah and in ten other states and Canada.

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By Megan Wallgren for Serve Daily SALEM — Especially for Athletes is a movement that is growing in middle schools and high schools around the state.

The idea behind the program is to get athletes to use their influence and opportunities to become better people.

The program started in Utah but has begun to spread nationwide.

Jayden Barnum is part of the Especially for Athletes leadership team at Salem Hills High School.

He said, “We’ve all seen those Disney movies with the typical jock who’s a jerk.

Especially for Athletes is about getting rid of those stereotypes.”

Jayden said despite the name, you don’t have to be an athlete to be a part of the group. “It is for anyone willing to go by its principles and commit to taking action in the program.”

Those principles include looking for opportunities to make a positive difference and then taking action on them.

Each member wears an “Eyes Up” wristband.

“It’s there to remind us to keep our eyes up to look for opportunities and then doing the work and actually taking the

action,” Barnum said.

There are 170 Especially for Athletes members at Salem Hills and in February they sponsored and fundraising and awareness week that raised $500 for Wasatch Mental Health.

The group meets regularly to talk about ways to get everyone to spread joy and make sure everyone is feeling alright.

“Sometimes we name names and make sure we are looking out for everyone.

We set goals to create an impact in our school,” Barnum said.

Barnum, a track and football athlete, joined Especially for Athletes because he liked the commitment and action parts of the program.

“I really thought I could make a difference in my school and community. I could do more than I was doing then,” he said. “ It really has changed me. I’m not really looking to help myself but it’s blessed me a ton.”

Especially for Athletes will hold a leadership summit at Pleasant Grove High School on May 5.

Members from schools across the state are invited to attend the conference for a full day of games, activities and motivational messages.

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teaching and learning

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Nebo School Districts Digital Coaches.

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — Funding from the Digital Teaching and Learning grant allowed Nebo School District to hire six digital coaches this year. These coaches assist in helping all secondary schools as well as ten elementary schools more effectively use the digital tools and resources that are available to them.

Digital learning is any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student’s learning experience. It emphasizes high-quality instruction and provides access to challenging content, feedback through formative assessment, opportunities for learning anytime and anywhere, and individualized instruction to ensure all students reach their full potential to succeed in college and a career.

“Most of what we do as digital coaches is building capacity for both teachers and students in digital teaching and learning,” Pam Turley, IT Curriculum Specialist for Nebo School District, said. “For teachers that means providing opportunities for learning about technol-

ogy tools and how to implement them in their classrooms, then following up with support as they try them out.”

The digital coaches also teach a variety of technology workshops and online courses. These are available throughout the school year and during the summer.

This summer Nebo School District’s team of digital coaches is hosting the Google Education Summit. This will bring in educators from around the state and Nebo teachers will be able to participate at no cost. This will be a wonderful opportunity for educators to learn more about digital learning and how to better integrate technology in the classroom.

Nebo School District has already had great success with digital learning. Many classrooms have access to Chromebooks on which students can engage in more hands-on learning. The use of technology has helped to facilitate more personalized learning for each student and has allowed educators to provide better feedback and collaboration with students.

These digital coaches have been able to help by teaching classrooms new skills or being on-hand to support the teachers as they try out digital approaches to teaching and learning the content.

Nebo District Classified Employees of the Year 2017 - 2018

By Lana Hiskey for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — Nebo School District honors classified employees across the district. Thank you to all those that submitted, almost 500, employees this year.

Valerie Leetham Secretary – Human Resource “Valerie is a dedicated worker and deals with many difficult situations when people are upset regarding their benefits.

She always remains calm and works diligently to ensure that there is an appropriate solution to the concern.

“Valerie is very meticulous regarding the billing and payments.

“She spends hours and hours poring over the bills and saves the district money each month by ensuring that all billing is correct.

“Valerie works with all new employees to get their insurance set up and ready.

She is so knowledgeable and helps with endless questions.

“Valerie is smart and clever and is a joy to work with. Valerie is amazing!”

Adam Roberts Custodian – Salem Junior “Adam goes out of his way to help others have everything needed. He quickly responds to any request for help with the ‘we'll get 'er done!’ attitude.

“Adam always follows through promptly, sometimes stopping another task to come and help.

“He trains and supervises his sweeper staff to maintain a high level of care for the school with an attitude of supportive customer service. His sweepers will frequently ask if there is anything additional they can do to clean or maintain classrooms.

“Adam shows real pride in responsibility and investment through his exceptionally thorough care of the building and support of all educators and students.”

Amanda Kittell Special Education Services “Amanda cares deeply for others and gives every ounce of energy to this cause.

She demonstrates this through her love and service given to Spanish speaking families.

“We witness numerous times where Amanda sets aside her regular daily tasks to care for and help a Spanish speaking family with registration, special education, food services, etc.

“Once she gives all the time needed to help families, Amanda returns to her regular tasks to complete, which might require leaving the office much later than anticipated, due to the time set aside to love and care for these Spanish speaking families.

“Amanda spends hours in IEP and district meetings to make sure that all

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Farr’s Ice Cream opens newest location in Payson

By Greg Nichols for Serve Daily PAYSON — Farr’s Ice Cream continues to expand its footprint and will be opening a new Utah’s Own since 1920 Farr’s Ice Cream location. The store will offer a unique variety of Ice Creams and fresh Smoothies located at 1025 West 800 South, Payson, Utah. Payson will be the first of many Farr’s Ice Cream locations associated with a drive-thru coming this year. Farr’s Ice Cream will be offering flavorful smoothies, ice cream, soft serve ice cream, shakes and sundaes, a variety of toppings and their famous Dexter Hot Dogs starting with the Grand Opening at Farr’s Ice Cream March 23-24, 2018.

For almost 90 years, they have been providing premium ice cream to the mountain west with over 600 different flavors. Farr’s is excited to partner with the local Wallentine and Kimber families to The store has been open for several days and has already received a terrific rebring Farr’s to Payson! sponse from the community. The store

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The Grand Opening will officially begin Friday, March 23 with a ribbon cutting scheduled for 2:00 pm. There will be prize giveaways Friday and Saturday evenings.

Farr’s has been offering “Only the Best for Family and Friends” since 1920. Farr’s serves premium ice cream in such local favorites as Moose Tracks, Brownies on the Moon, Caramel Cashew, and Playdough, just to name a few. Our products come in more than 90 flavor combinations and in a variety of sizes.

The Payson location is locally owned and operated by a tight-knit group of longtime Payson residents. The goal from the very beginning has been to bring a “first class” treat center to the Payson community. With our Premium Ice Cream, Shakes and Sundaes, Flavorful Fruit Smoothies, and Delicious Gourmet Dexter’s Hot Dogs, Farr’s has elevated these concepts to new heights, above and beyond anything that has been done before in the popular frozen treat category. Farr Better Ice Cream is part of the Farr’s Ice Cream family; a company created more than 90 years ago by Asael Farr and is now one of the nation’s longest standing ice cream and confectionary companies.

“There is a lot of excitement surround-

Farr’s Ice Cream in Payson ing our opening,” said Todd Crawford, Director of Asael Farr’s Ice Cream Operations. “We will be giving away FREE Ice Cream for a Year to one lucky guest, plus many, many more prizes.”

“Farr’s Ice Cream is all about the flavors and delicious fresh blends. It’s about the quality—creamy ice cream, and a huge variety of flavors” said Crawford.

“Dozens of toppings can be added to our soft serve and sundaes. During the harvest season, we plan to add locally grown fresh toppings. We call it “Farr Better Ice Cream,” said Mark Gilleland, Chief Operating Officer for Farr’s Ice Cream, because it is made from premium products according to proven recipes that have been served for more than 90 years.

We offer treats for the entire family. From ice cream to a real fruit smoothie, everyone in the family can find something on the menu that they will love. And don’t forget about our famous Dexter Hot Dogs. You can bring your family and enjoy a complete lunch or dinner including dessert,” said Gilleland.

“The prices are reasonable and just right for a quality family treat. Whether it is after a game, a family night out or when you have that craving for “Rich Rocky Road ice cream. At Farr’s, customers can find a comfortable, fresh oasis to stop and enjoy a little taste of the perfect treat or take it home to enjoy later” Mark said.

M. Lee Taylor Citizen of the Year 2018

By Shirlene Jordan for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — The Springville‑Ma‑ pleton Chamber of Commerce has named M. Lee Taylor as its 2018 Citizen of the Year. Taylor’s goal in life is to make peo‑ ple happy through posting local histo‑ ry and photos along with current events that are important. He administers a Facebook site that many residents are aware of called “You know you are from Springville when …” and Lee now has almost 5,000 followers.

Taylor was born June 27, 1946, in Springville. He attended Springville schools, graduating from Springville High School in 1964. Some of his fondest memories are of school and the friends he made there and has kept from those days.

He entered Brigham Young Universi‑ ty in the fall of 1965 and spent one year there before deciding to enter the work‑ force and take his chances with the draft.

After working at a couple of jobs through the summer and fall, he received his draft notice in November of 1965 and entered the U.S. Army in February of 1966.

He was eventually assigned to duty on Okinawa, Japan, arriving on Christmas Eve. After spending a year on Okinawa as a generator operator on a HAWK Mis‑ sile site, he requested a transfer to duty in Vietnam. The transfer was approved, and after a 30-day leave at home, he arrived in Saigon on Jan. 5, 1968. He was assigned as a crane and shovel operator at Long Binh and witnessed the deadly fireworks of the annual TET offensive.

M. Lee Taylor On May 5, he suffered gasoline burns in a motor pool accident and was soon evacuated to the 106th General Hospital in Yokohama, Japan. Soon home on leave after receiving additional treatment at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, he was assigned to duty at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he spent his last seven months of duty, being released in Febru‑ ary of 1969. His only brother, Kent Childs Taylor, was killed in a helicopter crash in May of 1970 while serving in Vietnam.

After leaving the Army, Taylor started working at Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe and became a Journeyman Electrician before quitting in 1991. He immediate‑ ly went to work for Aerotrans Corpo‑ ration, directing its electrical division for two years, before quitting and join‑ ing the IBEW electrical workers union.

He soon went to work for Cache Valley Electric and obtained his Master Electri‑ cian license two years later. For the next 14 years, Cache Valley Electric had his working from coast to coast, generally in the position of a general foreman or su‑ perintendent. He retired in late 2009.

Divorced in 1986 after having had three children, he lived alone for eight years before meeting Larraine Huff and marrying her in 1994. Larraine also had three children, giving Taylor three more children to enjoy. Taylor has traveled far and wide, visiting all 50 states as well as a dozen foreign countries. Along the way, he has tried to visit as many of his old school classmates as he could find the time and resources to visit, and this has become one of his true labors of love.

Taylor is a very active member of the Springville Senior Citizens, the Springville Historical Society and the newly reinstated Springville Chapter of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. He is also a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Taylor has six children and 14 grand‑ children. He and his wife Larraine have been married for 24 years. They love spending time at their cabin high in the mountains of Sanpete County.

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AROUND TOWN

Browns recognized for lifetime achievement in the arts

By James L. Davis for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — For some, a love for the Arts is a sweet infection. Once bitten, it courses through your blood forever. Such is the case for Bill and Marilyn Brown. They are incurably, blissfully, infected.

The Springville couple passed on their love for the Arts through the Villa Playhouse, Little Brown Theatre and Brownhouse Gallery/Studio. Each of their endeavors were labors of love and the reward was watching the spark ignite in hundreds of young people who took part in their community theatre productions over the years.

“Seeing those kids develop like they did made it all worthwhile,” Bill said.

Bill was bitten by a love for the Arts as a teenager himself. As a senior at Provo High School in 1959, the school drama teacher cast him as Jonathan in Arsenic and Old Lace, and that was all it took.

“I loved it so much I decided to pursue a degree in theatre,” he said.

Upon high school graduation, he did just that. He enrolled at Brigham Young University in 1960 to pursue his degree.

As often happens in life, fate intervened, and for Bill, it came in the form of love.

He married in 1961 and soon had a family to raise, so went to work as a realtor and eventually opened Bill Brown Realty.

His love for the Arts never diminished

and in time would manifest itself in ways that perhaps even surprised him. In 1975, as a widower with five children, he married Marilyn McMeen, who had one daughter. With a simple “I Do” the two became a family of eight and life became a drama all itself.

“It was a partnership. A fun rollercoaster,” Marilyn said.

The husband and wife discovered they had many things in common, but when it comes to a love of the Arts in all its many forms, Marilyn said it was Bill who infected her.

“Bill bit me,” she said with a laugh.

Which isn’t entirely true. Marilyn, a playwright and novelist, was already devoted to the Arts before she married Bill.

Together, that love grew to new heights.

In 1994 George Nelson, a professor at BYU’s Theatre Art Studies, cast Bill as a lead in a play and asked him why he hadn’t continued his pursuit of a degree.

So, he did, and graduated with a degree in Theatre and Media Arts eight years later, at the age of 60. He graduated in 2002 and was the oldest graduate that year.

Becoming a college student again perhaps spurred even more devotion to the Arts. The couple established the Villa Playhouse in 1996 and Bill said it was his workshop as he pursued his degree. Together, they went on to establish the Little Brown Theatre and Brownhouse Gallery/ Studio.

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Bill and Marilyn Brown ery form of the Arts, from drama to the written word. As they developed their theatres and gallery, they produced plays, musicals, novels, art, built sets, created costumes, and fostered a love of the Arts in everyone they met. Through it all they stored up memories to span several lifetimes.

“We love the interaction with the community,” Marilyn said. “Being able to write the music and words and to see people perform with their beautiful voices and bring to life what I imagined. I said, well, I can die now.”

Along the way, they raised their six children and today their family has grown to include 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

As is the case in any great story, tragedy struck when least expected. Bill suffered a heart attack that was all but debilitating. They sold the Villa Playhouse in 2004 and the Little Brown Theatre closed in 2005. It took years for Bill to regain his strength, but their combined love of the Arts still boiled.

After 52 years as a realtor, Bill retired in 2016 and sold his business to one of his sons. In the fall of 2017, the Brownhouse Gallery/Studio was gutted by fire and their story might have very well ended as a tragedy.

And then came the plot twist.

On March 10, Bill and Marilyn Brown were honored by the SCERA Center for the Arts for Lifetime Achievement in support of the Arts.

With family and friends gathered, they were recognized for their love and devotion to the Arts and the many people they touched over the years. To say that it was a humbling experience, is perhaps an understatement.lifetime achievement “It was one of the highlights of our life,” Bill said.

Recognition for lifetime achievement might be the end of the play in many circumstances, but Bill and Marilyn are quick to point out that this is not their final act.

Marilyn, with 17 published novels and another due in the coming months, says she has a few more in her head, and more are likely to follow.

Bill still performs whenever a part comes his way. “Parts for someone my age are hard to come by, but occasionally they need an old man,” he said.

And as for the Brownhouse Gallery/ Studio on Main Street in Springville, it is being rebuilt and the couple hopes to have it reopen in August.

“We’ll be doing this until we’re no longer here,” Bill said.

Springville man wins Gold at Winter X Games

Spanish Fork “Easter House” a loved tradition

Travis Whitlock competes at the Winter X Games.

The Easter House in Spanish Fork.

By Deborah Goodman for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — Springville resident, Travis Whitlock, has taken the gold medal at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado.

The January event, which hosted athletes from all over the world, was invitation only. It pulled in a total of 45,000 spectators and was televised around the world.

Not only did Whitlock make history for being the first ever gold medalist in this brand new event—the Harley Davidson Snow Hill Climb—he also made history for being the oldest competitor there.

“In the beginning [of my career], I was setting records for being the youngest and all of the sudden, I am the oldest. Times flies when you’re having fun,” Whitlock said.

Although he’s been competing in bike racing for 38 years, this was the first time Whitlock, age 48, has ever competed in the X games, as it was the first time the Games have included hillclimbing.

Whitlock’s mental game made all of the difference: “Knowing I was the oldest

competitor there had no bearing on my mind at all. I knew I could beat these kids that were more than half my age. I was pretty focused and positive throughout the event.”

Another important factor was his family. Whitlock’s wife, Lexie, as well as a daughter, siblings and friends were there to cheer him on and he says he couldn’t have done it without their help.

The hill the competitors raced on was the super half pipe that the snowboarders use. It had an incline of 20 degrees— much lower than the hills they compete on in the summer, which average a 70-88 degree incline. The length of the hill was around 600 feet of packed snow flanked by pure ice.

Whitlock rode a KTM 1190 Super Duke V Twin custom built Hill Climb bike. Since none of the riders had ever competed in snow or ice before, a normal tire wouldn’t do. He had already built a paddle with bolts and studs in it, but the night before he left for the games, he built a studded street tire in which he embedded over 200 two-inch ice studs.

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promised a carryout order in 10 minutes, and Hunan City in 15 minutes. Both orders were ready at the stated time.”

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By Deborah Goodman for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — Every spring, longtime Spanish Fork resident, Carol Parker, has learned to roll with the extra attention she gets. She takes the increased traffic on her street in stride and knows by now not to be alarmed when strangers stop by her home to take pictures.

If you drive on Parker’s otherwise quiet street in March and April, you’ll be greeted by an explosion of glittering pastel eggs hanging from every surface. It’s a treasure that many have come to enjoy every year.

Parker was born in Provo and graduated from Springville High School, but has

lived at 561 North 500 East in Spanish Fork for over 50 years. She’s always decorated for Christmas and Halloween, but then about 15 years ago, she began decorating for Easter, too.

Over time, it’s grown into quite the production. It usually takes her, along with family and friends, about four days, working for several hours a day, to get everything up and on display. But the end result is worth the effort. When asked why she goes to such great lengths, Parker simply replies, “I just really like doing it!”

This year, there are over 1300 brightly colored, dazzling Easter eggs on trees and bushes in her yard, as well as bunnies, chicks and Easter baskets. It’s a fun surprise for people passing through.

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THE FUNNYISH FILES Local piano competition What's the Difference Between honors 18 top students a Dad Joke and a Funny Joke?

By Joseph Capell for Serve Daily People say "Dad jokes" like it's a bad thing. Personally, I don't see any difference between "Dad jokes" and "funny jokes." (Maybe that's because I'm a dad.)

The other day I was in the kitchen by myself while The Wife was in the next room with our two babies. I found myself a banana and said, "Hello." From the other room, I could hear The Wife tell the babies, "Oh look, even when he's by himself he still does the 'Dad jokes.'" Without seeing me, she knew what I had done.

I had taken the banana, held it between my ear and mouth, and said "Hello," as if it were a telephone. She was right, of course. Even though there was no one else in the room, I had briefly pretended that my banana was a telephone. It's a "Dad joke" that often gets my kids to laugh and/or smile. In fact, at this point, if I didn't do it they would wonder what was wrong with me. If Dad has a banana, he's going to pretend it's a phone. For them, that's just life.

If you were to Google "Dad jokes," or look it up on those newfangled hashtags (#dadjokes) (yes, I said "newfangled." I am a dad, after all) you'll find a bunch of jokes, many of which are punny, and almost all of which are funny. (My favorite: "I have a fear of speed bumps. I'm slowly getting over it.") People seem to think that labeling these jokes as "Dad" jokes makes them less funny. I don't agree. I have several "Dad jokes" that I use regularly besides the banana-phone. If I'm driving down the road and see a bale of hay, I'll

Hello? shout, "Hey!" or maybe, "Hey there!"

We live in farm country, so that's a lot of "hay/Hey!" And you know what, it's funny every single time! (It doesn't matter if I'm a dad or not.) Sometimes I'll even do a bad Jerry Seinfeld impersonation and say, "I'm thinkin', hey!" (My kids have no idea who Jerry Seinfeld is.) (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

One of the most commonly cited "Dad jokes" is this one: Kid: "I'm hungry."

Dad: "Hi, hungry. I'm Dad." I have a variation of that one that I use frequently. The conversation will go something like this: Kid: "I'm thirsty."

Me: "You're Thursday? How can you be Thursday when it's only Tuesday?"

It's a great joke that works perfectly six days a week. So, I don't care what other people think: "Dad jokes" are hilarious!

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Front Row: Sadie Fulmer, Deuel Cheney, Annie Thompson, Isaac Johnson, Courtney Peterson & Robbie Lewis. Middle Row: McKayla Gibbons, Tristie Whiting, Britta Broberg, Ella Mendez, Rebecca Hales & Vance Allred. Back Row: Haylee Glazner, Matt Hunt, Katie Losee, Tessa Tuttle, Andrew Holley & Alivia Winkel.

By Marilyn Mitchell for Serve Daily OREM — Every February, the Utah Valley South Chapter of the National Music Clubs of America holds a Piano Solo Festival at UVU. This group of 45 teachers who teach in the area from Springville to Nephi, adjudicate over 500 students who play two memorized piano solos. The top students are chosen from that group to participate in a competition called Honors Playoffs.

This year the honors judge was Hilary C. Demske, Associate Professor and Director of Piano Studies at Utah Valley University. She listened to 86 students and chose 18 to play at the Honors Recital on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Salem Hills High School. Each student won a prize of $50.

Winners listed by level: E=Elementary, M=Medium, D= Difficult, VD=Very Difficult Sadie Fulmer EI...Little Flower, Gurlitt Deuel Cheney EI...Expedition to Everest, Ricker Annie Thompson EII...Winter Memories, Bober Isaac Johnson EII...Spinning Song, Elmenreich Courtney Peterson EII...Rainbow Pre-

lude, Linn Robbie Lewis EIV...Tango Taboo, Hidy McKayla Gibbons EIV...Meerkat Capers, Costello Matt Hunt EIV...Prelude to a Long Goodbye, Sprunger Britta Broberg Med...Minuet in D Minor, Handel Vance Allred Med…The Grand Tetons, Roubos Ella Mendez MDI...Toccata in A Minor, Brown Rebecca Hales MDIII…Morning in Congaree, Bober Tristie Whiting MDIII...Lofty Peaks, Thompson Haylee Glazner DI…Album Leaf, Elegy, No. 7, Grieg Katie Losee DI …Golliwog’s Cakewalk, Debussy Tessa Tuttle DI…Sonata in E L. 37, Mvt. 2, Haydn Alivia Winkel VDII...Romance, Sibelius Andrew Holley VDII...Allegro Burlesco, Kuhlau Teachers represented in this group are: Emilie Blake, Lynda Broadbent, Carla Cleavinger, Tiffany Delgado, Kristen Grimshaw, Arlette McCausland, Marilyn Mitchell, Joanna Oshida, Tiffany Pickett, Kristi Rigtrup, Lori Serr & Shivonne Tuoti.

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In Our Back Yard

Utah’s Little Grand Canyon

By Ed Helmick for Serve Daily The geographic area known as The Wedge on the northern slope of the San Rafael Swell is where the San Rafael River has eroded into a deep canyon.

The Wedge Overlook provides views of the San Rafael River Gorge that is locally called Utah’s Little Grand Canyon. When you look off the canyon rim into this massive canyon you will understand why it is compared to the famous canyon in Arizona. The name on topographical maps comes from the San Rafael River and Buckhorn Wash forming a point in the land that the early ranchers simply called “The Wedge.”

There are several spectacular viewpoints along the top of the canyon wall. The river below winds east and will eventually end up meeting the Green River.

To get to get to the Wedge overlook drive to Price and then south on Utah Highway 10, just before you get to the town of Castle Dale is a turn off to your left (west) accessing San Rafael Swell destination. The landmark for the turnoff is an old and photogenic corral complex. This begins the twenty-mile drive on a graded gravel road to the Wedge Overlook. The road is the Buckhorn Flat road and is well marked, all you have to do is follow the signs. After about 14 miles, you will arrive at a fourway road intersection with a BLM sign directing you to turn south for 6 miles to the Wedge Overlook. When you arrive at the canyon rim you will find picnic tables, restrooms and campsites are

The Wedge Overlook. available, but no water. As is typical of driving in the Swell, you must bring your own water and plenty of it.

As an added point of interest, when you turn off Utah 10 north of Castle Dale you are turning on to the Buckhorn Flat road which eventually turns into the Green River Cutoff. This road connects with US 6 and the town of Green River.

The Green River Cutoff is covered as a

Photo: Ed Helmick

separate destination route in this book.

Before I-70 this was the main road between Green River and Castle Dale, Utah.

When you leave the Wedge Overlook area and drive back north about 6 miles to the big four-way intersection, you can turn right (east), which will take you to the Buckhorn Wash Road which will be a topic for another day or continue east

on the road known as the Green River Cutoff to Highway 6. It is a scenic drive on a good road, except during storms.

The Green River Cutoff connects with Highway 6 about 17 miles north of I-70 and the town of Green River. Turn to the left (northbound) on Highway 6 and this will take you back to Price and on home for an amazing loop drive.

Audition Notice “Barefoot in the Park”

By Mark Shipley for Serve Daily SPANISH FORK — Auditions for Neil Simon’s comedy “Barefoot in the Park” are to be held at the Angelus Theatre, 165 N. Main, Spanish Fork.

Dates for the auditions are May 16 at 6

p.m. and May 19 at 10 a.m.

Parts to be filled are 4 males ages 26 and older and 2 females ages 22 and older.

Rehearsals will begin June 22, with the production running July 20 through August 6 on Friday, Saturday and Monday.

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Gregory Mockett: "Called to Swim"

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By Springville Senior Center for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — Greg Mockett is a 20year entrepreneur and multi-patented inventor turned mentor and business coach.

Born in Georgia and raised in central Florida, he made his way to Utah by way of Brigham Young University in 1983. At 31, a bit of a late bloomer, Greg married Holly Hulet of California, and they have six children, five daughters, the oldest married and off to college, and one son, a three-year-old charmer. Last August, Greg became the first Utahn over 50 to swim the English Channel. . . . Except one.

On a Sunday afternoon in June 2011, while teaching an elders quorum lesson, he would unexpectedly receive a call to swim the English Channel. Unable to swim 50 yards at the time, it would take six years, many trials, and not a few mira-

Gregory Mockett cles before he would travel to England to fulfill that calling.

Greg plans to share many stories from his journey from "call" to "swim" he hopes will inspire, uplift, and motivate.

This presentation, to be held at the Springville Senior Center, is free.

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Aspen Winds

By Ginny Ackerson for Serve Daily SPRINGVILLE — On April 15, at 4:30 p.m., the Springville Arts Commission will present Aspen Winds in the Grand Gallery of the Springville Museum of Art. This concert is free to the public. Aspen Winds has been enthralling audiences of all ages with their creative and innovative programming since 2011. By specializing in adventurous, yet accessible, repertoire, along with beloved favorites, Aspen Winds provides a refreshing new way to love chamber music. In past seasons, unconventional elements have included storytelling, costumes, and/or including guest artists, to create a unique musical experience.

As parents and educators, the members of Aspen Winds are passionate about entertaining and educating children through Musical Outreach programs, especially in underserved areas. We have been working in conjunction with the NOVA Chamber Music Concert Series for the past three years, specifically performing for junior high audiences. For younger audiences, we create a fun and engaging experience in which they are introduced to the joys of making music. One of the ways Aspen Winds does this is to include works that meld favorite stories or well-known fairytales to music. Some of these works include Ferdinand the Bull, The Ugly Duckling, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, and The Fool and his Flying Ship (a Russian

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Aspen Winds also encourages and embraces collaboration; not only through commissioning new chamber works, but also through partnering with other amazing Utah artists to create a dynamic and exciting concert experience. Since music doesn't necessarily have to be made in a concert hall, Aspen Winds enjoys performing in every conceivable, and sometimes unusual venues; from recital halls to art galleries to unconventional spaces.

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On May 20, we welcome tenor, Paul Cave. Paul began participating in performing arts productions his senior year of high school. In college, he was a performer/choreographer for the BYU Young Ambassadors (2012-14). He is currently an adjunct English professor at BYU, coaches competitive ballroom dancing, and is a Sinatra/Bublé-style singer for corporate and other events.

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Kiwanis Club of Springville Lunch Meeting

Fellowship, speakers and service opportunities each Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Lemon & Sage Artisan Kitchens, 151 S. Main St, Springville.

BLUESJAM

Thursday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. at the Angelus Theatre, 165 N Main St., Spanish Fork. Free event. Come listen or join in with the band.

International Film Festival

Friday, April 6, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W Center St., Provo.

The Greatest Family Night

Monday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the Springville Public Library, 45 S Main St., Springville. Enjoy bearderd kids, faux tatoo parlor and circus fun.

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Thursday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m. at the

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Good Life Expo

April 13-14 at the Spanish Fork Fair Grounds, 475 S Main St, Spanish Fork.

Monsters at the Museum

Wednesday, April 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Springville Museum of Art, 126 E 400 S, Springville. Monster themed art projects, storytelling and treats.

Evening with Circles

Thursday, April 19, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at American Preparatory Academy, 1195 Elk Ridge Dr., Salem. Learn how the circles program helps families working to overcome poverty and how to volunteer.

Salem Spring Triathlon

Saturday, April 21, at Knoll Park, 150 W 300 S, Salem. Pre-race packet pick-up starts at 7:30. The race begins at 9:00.

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April 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 at 7 p.m. at the Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W Center Street, Provo.

Digital Detox class

Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Library, 49 S Main St., Spanish Fork. Interactive presentation on how to set firm boundaries for you and your teens regarding technology.

Art City Days Rodeo Queen Contest Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. at the Springville Arena, 767 W 1600 S., Sringville.

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Spanish Fork - Salem Area Chamber/Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament

Wednesday, May 2, at The Oaks at Spanish Fork golf course, 2300 E Powerhouse Rd, Spanish Fork. Raise money for scholarships for local students. Contact Heathery@spanishforkchamber.com.

Utah State Junior Livestock Show

May 2 - 5 at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S Main St, Spanish Fork.

Saturday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Library, 49 S Main St. Spanish Fork. Activities and challenges for you age 11-18.

Springville Museum of Art

Tuesday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the SMA, 126 E 400 S, Springville. Guppy Group is a free interactive program for toddlers ages 1-4. No registration required.

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Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Peteetneet Amphiteatre, 10 N 600 E, Payson. Fine professional Mariachi music, colorful costumes, beautiful dances and food and merchandise vendors. Free event.

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