Serve Daily Volume 5, Issue 49 June 2016

Open house Spanish Fork company treats water with innovative technology to address A new company based in Spanish Fork is offering innovative technology to homeowners and renters that improves their water without salt or chemicals.

Bill Grubbs is chief executive officer of The New Water Company, a subsidiary of Enhanced Life Water Solutions. A Spanish Fork resident, Grubbs set up his manufacturing facility in the city last October and has now started offering the technology to residential customers in Utah.

“There is nobody that has anything like this,” Grubbs said.

About 10 years ago, inventor Gary Wilson had a desire to create a water treatment technology that would replace salt-based water softeners. He began experimenting with various products on the market and eventually developed what is now referred to as an electron infusion water system.

This device wraps around a water pipe and creates an electric field, flooding the water with electrons. Molecules in the water are activated and stabilized, preventing minerals from clumping together, which reduces scale while also raising the pH of the water. This causes the water to become alkaline, or non-acidic.

The system can work on any size of pipe, but it is attached to the main pipe bringing water into the home, ensuring that all the home’s water is treated before being used. The device simply needs to be plugged into a regular power outlet.

Wilson began selling his system to residential clients on a limited basis. In 2010, he filed a patent on his invention and began offering it commercially. Enhanced Life Water Solutions now has a variety of clients using its technology including corporations with large evaporative coolers, hotels, cities and major food processing companies.

When Grubbs encountered the technol-

proposed road fee in Mapleton

The New Water Company offers a water treatment technology that doesn’t use salt or chemicals.

ogy, he was intrigued. He began visiting with customers that used it and asking about their experiences, and their responses indicated the technology was revolutionary and unprecedented.

“Every single person that I talked to gave me the same answer, that this is amazing technology,” Grubbs said.

In July of 2015, Grubbs purchased the technology from Wilson, keeping Wilson on as a full-time consultant so he could continue his research and development.

While Enhanced Life Water Solutions continues to serve its commercial clients, Grubbs created The New Water Company to handle residential sales.

While Wilson had installed his proprietary water system in homes previously, it was only as people heard about it from others. With his manufacturing facility up and running, Grubbs is now ready to promote and make the technology available to residential customers for the first time.

One of the main benefits of having one

The Springville Museum of Art’s 2016 Art Queen and her attendants were named at the museum’s Art Ball on May 14. Naming the Art Royalty is a long-standing tradition at the museum that began in 1907. The girls competing for Art Royalty are selected based on the quality of their written application as well as their demonstration of a talent and an interview by the judges. Through out their yearlong reign, the Art Queen and her attendants provide volunteer service at many museum events. The 2016 Art Queen and her attendants are, from left: Sammy Gutierrez, Abi Maccabee, Lela Packard, Shaylynn Swenson, Art Queen Abby Holman, Heather Woolf, Kayla Mousser, Savannah Marker and Miriam Hall.

of the systems in a home is better-tasting alkaline water, Grubbs said. However, the system also keeps minerals from attaching to items such as pipes and faucets, which increases the life of home appliances, especially hot water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines. While not all scale can be eliminated with any water treatment system, the scale that does appear is easily wiped away, he said.

“One of the major reasons you want a water softener of some kind is to protect your investment in your home,” Grubbs said.

A smaller amount of soap, shampoo and cleaning products is needed with the treated water as well, and because the mineral molecules are stabilized, they are more easily absorbed by the body, he said.

“The water’s going to taste great and you’re going to better hydrate with it.

You’re also going to cut down on your shampoos, conditioners, laundry deterSee WATER on page A3

Mapleton City is considering adopting a monthly utility road fee that would be paid by residents through their utility bills, with the money raised going to a Utility Road Fund for the purpose of repair and maintenance on Mapleton’s existing roads.

The Mapleton City Council will consider approving the Utility Road Fund at its July 6 meeting.

To address any questions or concerns the public may have regarding the proposed Utility Road Fund, the city will host a public open house on Wednesday, June 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mapleton City Center, 125 W. 400 North. At the open house, city staff will discuss the new plan, what would be charged, how it would be charged and why.

In October of 2013, Mapleton City asked the Utah Local Technical Assistance Program to develop a pavement management system to be used as Mapleton’s transportation plan. Consideration of the Utility Road Fund comes in response to the resulting LTAP report as well as a survey of Mapleton citizens conducted in October 2015, which indicated that 94 percent of respondents would be willing to pay more in order to maintain roads.

Nearly 70 percent of respondents said they would be willing to increase taxes or fees by $10 a month to pay for road maintenance.

Long-time Nebo elementary school educator retiring

By Chris Hash Mapleton News After 29 years, Mapleton educator Carol Day is graduating from elementary school.

Twenty-three of those 29 years have been spent in Nebo School District, most recently at Mapleton and Hobble Creek elementary schools. It’s safe to say that hundreds of local children have benefited from her efforts. On Wednesday, May 18, many of Day’s colleagues and former students attended an open house to honor her and wish her well in retirement.

“Carol is a gem,” said Julie Warren, director of elementary education for Nebo School District. “She has always given so willingly to benefit children and teachers.”

“She is an absolute creative force,” said Julie Peery, principal of Mapleton Ele-

mentary School. “She has always been an effective advocate for children and their needs. Intelligent, kind, patient, talented and peaceful, she lets children be themselves and grow in the directions they choose. She helps them see potential they might not recognize. And she is great to work with, a wonderful peer and teacher.”

Michael Johnson, principal at Hobble Creek Elementary School, said, “Carol has been one of the most influential and creative forces at our school. Her dedication and creative flair have brought so many fun, progressive ideas to our school.”

Many Mapleton parents might echo those thoughts. Hundreds of children have participated in programs available to them largely because of Day. It might have been debate, school plays, music, dance, chess club, advanced math, opera, green maps, ceramics, art projects, Nebo Gifted and Talented programs or Artists in Residence.

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Remembering those who served this country

By Clark Caras On May 26, I watched American citizens of all ages line up in the Spanish Fork Cemetery to have small white crosses made of metal passed into their arms.

The day was already beautiful, but the sound of a teenager’s voice asking for “just another handful; it’s not too heavy.

Please.” In that voice of politely asking was more beauty than seen in the snowcapped peaks wrapping round the scene and towering just to the east.

Arms young, old, black, white and brown took four, 10, 20 and some even more of the crosses into their arms. And with each taking, the field of white rows, topped with Betsy Ross’ pride, snapped to attention in the unseen - but always felt Spanish Fork Bench legendary wind, and the taking saw the field grow bigger. And despite the beauty and the camaraderie, inside you were screaming for that growth of beauty to stop.

Because why? The question so often uttered by a child and in mind still quietly thought by an adult. Why. Because, in the question turned round was the answer.

You see, on each cross is a name plate. A very life pressed into a plate that declares them a passed warrior of Spanish Fork whose home, still standing or roots of foundations still there, is sacred ground.

Like the most beautiful stand of corn in Lake Shore, the field continued to grow.

And scanning the crop, I knew among the stalks were names carried in my heart and DNA. Caras, Young, Harrison, Sorenson, Bills, Page and too many others to bear.

For those not there that day but know they too are part of the crop now proudly standing at attention, guarding all still

in our community upon the bench we all love: know that the crop was reverently handed out by warriors still with us, Legionnaires who make sure we remember.

And it was planted into the very soil of our town, amid laughter of youth, solemnity of pride for family, thoughtfulness of those who passionately trace the roots of the crop, tears of those who remember and the stern gaze of those who stand tall still but know someday they too will be in a row among the field.

God bless this field of men and women who as warriors carried the name of their home, Spanish Fork, to the four corners of our earth. And God, bless us too, that someday, yes someday, the field’s width, girth and length - bless us all that it will be contained.

And Lord. We thank you for our Legionaries and veterans who as those who served with Caesar of old came home and stood guard over the resting places of their brothers. And who, by symbolism and story, make sure none are forgotten.

Support self-reliance through Circles Salem

By Jasmine Reynolds Being a volunteer for Circles blesses the lives of volunteers and participants as it fosters self-reliance and builds friendships. It is a nationwide organization that helps individuals and families overcome poverty and reduces reliance on government assistance. Circle’s newest site in Salem is in need of five childcare volunteers and 20 allies.

Circles Salem Coach Jessica Awbrey praised the South Utah County commu-

nity saying, “South Utah County is such a powerful, service-oriented community, which is why I was so excited for Circles to start up a new site in Salem. The stronger the community, the stronger [the] … difference we can make for those living in our community.” She added, “Circles is a great way to get involved and directly make a difference in the lives of others.”

Circles participants are expected to take the lead in their own lives. They are people who are ready and willing to change but need some help and encouragement.

As a volunteer for Circles, you can help provide that encouragement.

There are many ways to become involved; weekly meetings require childcare volunteers, dinner and community help-

ers. Another way to help is to be assigned as an ally to encourage and support a participant. As you build your friendship, you might advise someone who wants to start a small business, help someone apply for college, or be a cheerleader for someone paying off debt.

Circles is a perfect service opportunity for families. After enjoying dinner as a family, kids can attend the Children’s Program while their parents volunteer. Preparing and donating a meal is also a great way to get children involved in handson service. If you or someone you know would be interested in serving as part of Circles Salem, contact Lindsay at VolunteerConnection@CommunityActionUC. org or call us at 801-691-5287.

Letter to the Editor Why does my government lie?

The Supreme Court Roe vs. Wade abortion decision was based on a lie with millions of babies aborted/killed since.

Bengasi was not a terrorist attack but the cause of a little-heard video – lie by Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice, Obama and all in his administration. This lie repeated over and over. Obama announces publically numerous times lies like: If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor. If you like your insurance, you can keep your in-

surance. Obamacare will save you $2,500 per year - not so, more lies, costing from 4K and upward per year with less coverage and much higher deductibles. Children 12 and under with pre-existing conditions are covered; yet another lie. ISIS is a JV team and doesn’t pose a threat Americans.

More Obama lies.

Is it any wonder that the silent majority is becoming the vocal majority with full support for a new outsider, namely Donald Trump for president? We want Trump to shake up Washington and to Make America Great Again.

Kenneth Vaughn Springville

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Miss Salem thanks community

By Jenessa Pratt Serving as Miss Salem 2015 has been an adventure of a lifetime! I have been so blessed to execute my platform “The Fight Against Pornography” within the community and to receive endless support. Participating in discussion groups, teaching in health classes, watching kids pledge to take a fight, and interacting with our community has been an honor. I am currently grateful for the businesses in Salem supporting me in my movement by posting in their windows a “Fighting Flyer,” reminding individuals about the choice of their next “click” during Fight Week.

While slavery has been abolished, it has not ended. There are an estimated 2 million children in sex slavery. In May, I had the privilege of representing Salem City at the movie premiere of “Abolitionist,” which showcases actual missions the nonprofit organization Operation Underground Railroad has undergone to rescue children in slavery. I became an advocate and abolistionist to #rescue2M by counting each mile of my physical exercise in an effort to match the funds needed to save these kids. Everyone can get involved to help, and many have already done so.

With these foundational experiences and the actions of Utah State Senator Todd Weiler making pornography a “Public Health Crisis,” I look forward to representing the city of Salem at the Miss Utah Pageant June 13-18. I also would like to invite you to the Miss Salem 2016 Scholarship Pageant on June 11 at 7 p.m.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion organizations held their Veterans Memorial Services on Monday, May 30, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville. The event included a flag raising, a rifle salute and patriotic music.

Above, Springville Mayor Wilford W. Clyde addresses the audience.

Miss Salem Jenessa Pratt

in the Salem Hills High School auditorium where the next Miss Salem will be crowned. I am proud of each contestant as they have so much to offer our community. I will miss this year of service, but thank you Salem for teaching me what it really means to have #reallove.

The Diamond Fork Riding Club, in conjunction with the Utah Elks, recently hosted its fourth annual Ride of Honor at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. This yearly event celebrates veterans of all wars for their service and allows members of the riding club to share their talents and horses with people who have served our country and their families. This year they were once again able to honor and thank many veterans for their service. Men and women from age 94 on down were treated to a light supper and ride around the arena. This yearly celebration continues to be a highlight for Diamond Fork Riding Club members who are so grateful for the service given by so many and appreciate the opportunity to put such broad smiles on their faces.

After 29 years of teaching, 23 of them in Nebo School District, Mapleton educator Carol Day is retiring.

DAY Continued from A1 But whatever it was, it enriched their education in significant ways.

When asked to remember a highlight of her career, Day was hard-pressed to pick out just one, but she did cite a recent experience as being representative. “We just finished putting on Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ with a group of wonderful sixth-graders,” she said. “At the end, I was given several beautiful bouquets, and I got a group hug from about 30 kids.

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Continued from A1 gent, dishwasher soap and cleaning products by up to 75 percent, all of your detergents are going to be cut down because you don’t need as much to do the same thing,” he said.

That’s what makes it worth it.”

“Students, parents and teachers will miss Carol dearly,” Johnson said. “We wish her all the best for the future.”

What comes next? “Well, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family,” Day said. “My husband I just bought a little pop-up trailer and we’ll be doing some traveling. We hope to visit many national parks. I have family all over the country, and we’ll be visiting them too.

And now I can go to things during the day, like the neighborhood knitting group.”

Doubtless there will continue to be many creative projects as well.

One unique aspect of the system is its portability, meaning that home owners and renters can invest in a system and then take it with them when they move.

Also, when a system is purchased, the company donates $30 to a water charity that assists people in areas of the world where it is difficult to obtain clean water.

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Wandering Families helps parents, kids stay active

By Chamaine Wollenzien At Wandering Families, we believe in the power of building strong family relationships by experiencing new adventures together. Anything from an afternoon at the park to hiking slot canyons, rappelling in the red rocks of Southern Utah and everything in between. Every day is a chance to connect and create the family we want to be. We want confident and capable kids who grow into self-assured teenagers and successful adults. We believe if we expose our kids to high-adventure activities while they’re little, they will be more comfortable assessing risk as they grow.

Wandering Families was created by two moms: Brielle and Chamaine. Brielle has five children ages 3 to 9 years old. Chamaine has five children ages 2 to 7. We didn’t want that to slow down our adventurous spirits, so we just took them with us. We want to create a family culture of being active, being outdoors as often as possible, and doing hard things together.

We want our children to be best friends with their siblings, and we want other families to join in this journey too. If you

are a like-minded parent, we would love you to contribute and be featured on our blog.

Each day on our blog we feature something new: Frolic Monday: Showcasing local locations and activities such as hikes, meadows, museums, etc. (there is so much to be found and do in Utah County) that every mom can take their children to and, since it’s local, won’t take an entire day.

Tip Tuesdays: Featuring products/tips that we have tried and loved that make our excursions with very young children easier, happier and more fun.

Zen Wednesdays: Highlighting inspirational quotes and parenting help with maybe a bit of meditation/yoga thrown in.

Trek Thursdays: Trips that are farther away. These adventures often will require more planning and preparation, but when done, they strengthen a family and build confidence for parents and children alike.

French Kiss Friday: After doing and Wandering Families is a blog created by two local moms who wanted to include going all week with our children, it is their children in adventurous activities. time to reconnect as parents, so we will describe unique date nights - ideas that are unique tours, and sometimes they are just Find us at www.wanderingfamilies.com beyond dinner and a movie. Sometimes a fun way to tackle the never-ending to-do and Instagram @wanderingfamilies #wanthey are active, sometimes they are just list as a couple. deringfamilies.

Everyone is part of the ongoing story of responsibility

By A.J. Rounds Do you know the story of responsibility?

You and I are part of the story; so are children, parents, teachers, workers, business owners, politicians and everyone else. Whatever your role is, you are part of the story of responsibility.

We stand on the shoulders of giants who are responsible for many aspects of our lives - from greater access to education and clean drinking water to the lowest rates of poverty the world has ever seen.

In 2015, the World Bank documented that for the first time ever, extreme poverty dropped below 10 percent of the world’s population. That rate was five times higher just 35 years ago!

Everywhere you look, you find people

acting responsibly. People that stand up and say, “I can make a difference.”

Historically, there are people like Harriet Tubman, who will grace the $20 bill.

She stood up, took responsibility and said, “I can make a difference” by undertaking some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved families and friends using the network of anti-slavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad.

People like Dr. Viktor E. Frankl, who after his experiences in Auschwitz and Dachau wrote one of the top 10 most influential books in the U.S. when he wrote “Man’s Search for Meaning” and came to the realization that: “It doesn’t matter what we expect from life, but rather what life expects from us ....

Our answer must consist, not in talk and

meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual.”

Or, think of a woman who every morning rises early to do something for her community that is so simple, yet so important. She stands on a street corner, rain or shine, to greet school children.

She’s a crossing guard. She takes her job very seriously. She arrives before sun up. It doesn’t matter if it rains, snows or shines. As the kids arrive, she’ll take the smaller ones by the hand and literally guard them with her life as she walks them across the street. A simple act but so vitally important, so responsible.

Before she lets go of their hands, she says, “I’ll be here after school. Have a

great day. I’m excited to hear what you learned today.” She does this every day.

With every child. No exceptions. That is responsibility. So unnoticed by and unimportant to the world at large. So noticed and crucial to the world of each child. So responsible.

Today, you and I are writing the next chapter in this continuing story and it’s one of the most important. This chapter will tell the story of how we are inspiring new levels of responsible behavior necessary to secure our liberties and rights, our freedom, for generations to come.

You have already been responsible for great things. What is your next role in this unfolding story ... the story of responsibility?

Join the movement today at www.responsibilityfoundation.org.

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Springville business updates

Wheeler Mortuary was chosen as the June Business of the Month by the Springville Chamber of Commerce.

Wheeler Mortuary serves Springville over five generations

By Shirlene Jordan The Springville Chamber of Commerce has chosen Wheeler Mortuary as its Business of the Month for June. Wheeler Mortuary has been family owned and operated for more than 127 years and by five generations. Upon the death of Walter Wheeler in 1921, Walter’s son Alma Young “A.Y.” took over the business and rented the mortuary’s first facility. In 1923, Wheeler Mortuary was built at 355 E. 200 South in Springville. It wasn’t until 1940 that the mortuary moved to its current location at 211 E. 200 South.

Walter Wheeler was the founder in 1888. While working in the stone mason industry with his father-in-law Thomas Child, Walter was injured and unable to continue in that field. As a good friend of William Henry Taylor, the predominate undertaker in Salt Lake City, Walter served an apprenticeship and learned the trade. In 1903, a law was passed that re-

quired licensing for embalmers. Walter attended the Myers College for Embalming and earned his certificate and was the first licensed embalmer in the state.

A.Y. passed away in 1957 and his son Blaine took over the family business.

Blaine and his wife Melba worked very hard during this time, dedicating their lives to the service of others. Blaine’s son Paul attended Cypress College in 1980 and, as a fourth-generation owner, he took over the business in 1986. Blaine passed away in 1992. Paul’s son Nicholas attended Worsham College in Chicago and he is currently employed full-time as a director for Wheeler Mortuary. He will become the fifth generation owner upon Paul’s retirement. To better serve families in Mapleton, the mortuary added a facility there in 2004. Through all the changes over the years, one thing that has not changed is their dedication and personalized service to every family they have the privilege to work with.

l Stonehenge Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation: Located at 450 S. 950 West in Springville, this facility is now open and accepting residents and appointments.

Stonehenge has six locations throughout Utah and the Springville facility is one of their largest. They specialize in post-hospital care and rehabilitation and also have accommodations for those who need longterm care. l Strap Tank Restaurant: Located just east of Springville’s Walmart on 1750 West, this new microbrewery will be a fine dining restaurant similar to Squatters in Salt Lake City and Park City. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, after the Art City Days Grand Parade. l Ashford Assisted Living: Located at 750 W. 400 South, this facility has nearly 90 rooms for its residents. It also has an Alzheimer’s wing for those with special needs. Plans are for a July opening with reservations being taken now. l Automaxx: Located just north of McDonald’s on Springville’s Main Street, this will be auto business number five of the Automaxx corporation. A furniture/ interior design business called Jennifer’s will also be located at the site. l Lemon & Sage Artisan Kitchens, Bakery and Market: Located at 151 S. Main, Springville, this will be a commercial kitchen available for rental by the hour, day or longer. It will also have a small shop where people can sell their baked goods and prepared foods. l Microtel Inn & Suites

by Wyndham Hotels: Construction has not yet started on this hotel, but it will be located west of I-15 near the Cracker Barrel Restaurant. l Deseret Industries: Located next to the LDS So-

cial Services Complex on 1750 West, this 50,000-square-foot building is well under construction and planning for a September opening. l Royal Electric: Located in the new office/warehouse complex west of I-15 and south of the Neways building.

Mitsubishi auto dealership (Cougar Motors): Now under construction on the west side of I-15 between the two Springville exits. l Tracker Boats: Located in the same area as the new Mitsubishi dealership and owned by the same person. Tracker Boats is a subsidiary of Bass Pro Shops and is open for business. l Smith’s Marketplace: Now under construction on 400 South between 950 West and 1200 West in Springville, this Smith’s store is scheduled to open in November. The five retail pads and junior anchor store available at the site are in negotiation. l True Value: Located just south of Walmart on 1750 West, this new facility has a True Value store combined with Standard Plumbing Supply and a fixture showroom. *** Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety - Benjamin Franklin

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Fundraiser planned by Lulu’s Crafty Corner

By Local Cheddar

The Springville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting event recently for Exit Strategy, a new business in Springville.

Use clues to escape at Springville’s Exit Strategy

By Shirlene Jordan The Springville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Exit Strategy, a new Springville business, to the city recently with a ribbon-cutting event.

Exit Strategy provides a unique form of entertainment that is both exhilarating and fun. Players are placed in a locked room filled with clues, keys, locks and surprises. Clues lead to clues, which lead to more clues. The group uses strategy and works together to get out as fast as possible and before the hour allotted is up.

This is a game for the brain, not brawn.

Players utilize their unique skills - from organization skills to cheerleading - to figure out how to escape, and often they find out they have skills they didn’t know they had. Groups can create lasting memories together.

The last six months have been spent by the business designing a room concept and testing it out with friends and family. A great office space in Springville was then located. They opened their doors for business on Feb. 29. Apryl Durrant, one of the operators of the business, said, “Our game-themed rooms are engaging and fun. They are based off of popular games both old and new. Immerse yourself in the game as if you were playing it in real life.

Using concepts of the game and others not

related, you need to solve the game and escape the room.”

The business has one room operating right now called “Get a Clue.” This room is based on the game of CLUE. While players are trying to get out, they also need to solve the game.

Exit Strategy is a family-based company. There are three couples involved: Dave and Apryl Durrant, Mat and Nikol Larsen and Ryan and Cindy Lee. They want this business to be family friendly and strive to create a fun and wholesome environment that can be enjoyed by all.

Exit Strategy is open by appointment only. Reservations can be made on the business’s website at www.exitstrategyut. com. They are open Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fridays from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 10 p.m. Check them out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The owners believe that this is a great team-building experience and would love for businesses to come in and have a fun experience while learning how to better work as a team. They offer custom appointment times during normal business hours to accommodate businesses who would like to come during the day. Call 801-477-7019 to schedule a special event.

The business is located at 1190 N. Spring Creek Place, Suite B-1, in Springville.

On Aug. 3, Payson will host the Stage 3 finish of the Tour of Utah. This is a worldclass professional cycling event with many of the same riders who participate in the Tour de France. Many of the best cyclists in the world will be participating and you can be a part of it by volunteering. Volunteer shifts are only two hours and there are

many different opportunities to serve.

The Tour of Utah broadcasts throughout the world via a variety of outlets. This is an amazing opportunity to showcase our beautiful community to the world.

For more information or to volunteer, visit http://larryhmillertourofutah.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/.

Volunteer to help with professional cycling event

Lulu’s Crafty Corner in Payson is opening soon, and what better way to kick things off than with an entertaining evening of crafting benefiting the American Cancer Society? Lulu’s will have a wide assortment of ceramic wares for you to give your own personal touch. Join the Key for Women group at Lulu’s, 332 S. 100 West, Payson, on Thursday, June 9, starting at 6 p.m. You can choose your own ceramic to paint while you enjoy the fun, knowing that you are helping the Key for Women relay team raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

“We couldn’t be more excited,” said store owner Shessann Logue about the upcoming opening of Lulu’s Crafty Corner, which she and her sister, Kathy Anderson have built together. “My sister Kathy and I have enjoyed ceramics and wood crafts for as long as I can remember,” Logue said, adding, “Nothing provides better memories than sitting around a table crafting with friends or family while we share snacks and gossip. It’s not just about the finished project, it has always been about the experience.”

It is the memorable experiences that Lulu’s hopes to create with ceramics and wood cutouts. The sisters aim to provide a fun and friendly atmosphere where fellow crafters can make memories of their own. Lulu’s takes reservations for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, date nights, family parties and girl’s night out. Lulu’s has teamed up with a premier local catering company, Fiesta Catering, and V Sisters Homemade Creations to provide everything from appetizers and entrees to desserts and baked goods for your event.

“We really want to go above and beyond for our

Lulu’s Crafty Corner, a new business in Payson, will host a fundraiser on June 9 for the American Cancer Society.

customers,” said Anderson. “We hope that everyone who comes through our doors leaves feeling like royalty - we like to call it the Royal Tweetment.” In addition to Lulu’s “Royal Tweetment,” the store offers other “Bonus Tweetments” that can be added to sweeten the deal such as fresh floral bouquets, handmade chocolates, handcrafted soaps and gift baskets, with all available for delivery.

Lulu’s Crafty Corner’s grand opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, at noon.

The public is invited to check out the store while enjoying light refreshments and are welcome stay and craft for the afternoon.

For questions or reservations, call Lulu’s at 801-609-8231 or go online to www.luluscraftycorner.com.

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Edward Jones named Business of the Month for May

By Clark Caras Congratulations to Edward Jones Investments, May’s Business of the Month for the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. David R. Kincaid, financial advisor, was recently elected to serve as a chamber board member after spending many years volunteering his time in chamber efforts and events. Fortune has listed Edward Jones as being in the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Of his work, Kincaid said, “As and

Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it’s important to invest my time to understand what you’re working toward before you invest your money.” He added, “It’s also important to understand the level of risk you’re comfortable accepting when investing so we can balance it with steps necessary to reach your long term-goals.”

Contact the chamber office to nominate a member business for Business of the Month by calling 801-798-8352 or sending an email to office@spanishforkchamber.com.

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By Jesse Fisher

ver the last 16 installments, we have reviewed the history of the LDS Church’s efforts to build a real, live Zion society in the Territory of Utah. Much was accomplished in their 40-year effort to establish a Zion society based on cooperative free enterprise in the Rocky Mountain West. This effort was the direct result of the belief that they were fulfilling the prophesies that a Zion society would thrive and spread until the Savior returned to the New Jerusalem.

Sadly, the effort to establish Zion was brought to a screeching halt by a combination of forces: political, social and economic. Social crusaders in the eastern states, who saw polygamy as a barbarous practice, joined forces with those seeking political power and those seeking to profit from breaking up the Saints’ economic unity. After a series of laws failed to solve “the Mormon question,” Congress passed the Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act, which did the trick. By the force of government, the Church was dissolved as a legal entity, many of its financial assets confiscated, and its leaders fled. The choice before the Church leadership was: “Do we continue the fight and risk being scattered and driven, losing our temples forever, or, do we

capitulate?” Whether you believe it was by revelation or not, the Church chose to surrender.

The United Orders, the cooperatives and the Zion Boards of Trade, all elements of the Church’s program to build a Zion society, were decapitated when their leaders fled prosecution under the Edmunds Act. In the former two, ownership drifted into private hands and, in the latter’s case, it simply evaporated into history.

Driven economically to its knees by the U.S. government, the Church was forced to give up trying to create an independent, self-sufficient, cooperative society and become just another religion, although still unique. Historian Leonard J. Arrington reported that “the church no longer offered a geographic and institutional alternative to Babylon .... Individualism, speculation, and inequality – once thought to be characteristics of Babylon - were woven into the fabric of Mormon life.”

Polygamy was the Church’s Achilles heel and by exploiting it, Babylon the Great literally conquered modern Israel ... but not forever. Prophecy suggests Zion must again arise “and put on her beautiful garments.” If so, why wait? Let’s get to work preparing in every way we can.

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Edward Jones Investments has been named May’s Business of the Month by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.

Improve art skills through classes at Springville school

By Ryan Brown The Center for Academic Study is a professional art school located at 43 E. 200 South in Springville. Although many people are not aware of the school, it has been open since 2008. This traditional art school teaches drawing and painting in the techniques and methods taken from the great schools of Paris in the 19th century.

It is the only school of its kind in the western United States and is considered by many to be one of the top five art schools in the world.

The CAS is run by master artist and Springville resident Ryan S. Brown.

There is a full-time curriculum and parttime classes are offered as well. Students progress at their own speed and there are no deadlines or grades. Students receive daily critiques and are adopted into the rich conversation and culture of traditional art. Teachers at the CAS can trace their lineage back through some of the greatest artists and teachers in history - back to the mid-18th century.

There are live figure and portrait sessions open to the public every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. (figure) and Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. (portrait).

The cost is $5 for the figure session ($15 if you’d like instruction) and $10 for the portrait session (or $90 for four instructed sessions). For more information, contact Ryan Brown at www.ryansbrown.com or visit www.cas-utah.com.

The CAS Foundation admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

The officers, directors, committee members, employees, students, and persons served by this corporation shall be selected entirely on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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Nebo School District graduated 2,122 students at the end of May. Commencement ceremonies for Spanish Fork, Springville, Maple Mountain, Payson, Salem Hills and Landmark high schools as well as the district’s Legacy Program were held on May 23, 24 and 25 in a variety of locations. The numbers of graduates were as follows: Spanish Fork, 344 graduates. Springville, 418 graduates. Maple Mountain, 405 graduates. Payson, 379 graduates. Salem Hills, 381 graduates.

Landmark, 195 graduates. Pictured above are graduates at Payson High School’s commencement ceremony.

The sixth-grade orchestra students from throughout Nebo School District assembled together at Salem Hills High School and Springville High School in May to perform what they had been learning all year at a Monster Concert. The Monster Concert program started nine years ago with only four schools participating from the Springville area. Now nearly all the elementary schools in the district that offer elementary beginning strings for sixth-grade students participate. This year’s Monster Concert was so large that it was split into two performances. There were 300 students, 10 instructors and seven junior high orchestra teachers involved along with hundreds of family members in attendance at these long-awaited events. Some highlights included an Aerosmith number featuring electric violin and electric cello and a “picture encore” for parents to come on stage and take pictures of their students.

Host families are being sought for international visitors traveling to Springville for the 2016 World Folkfest.

Host families sought for World Folkfest dancers Host families are now being sought for the more than 250 international visitors traveling to Springville for the 2016 World Folkfest. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Folkfest, and dancers and musicians are expected to attend from countries including Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Colombia, the Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, India, Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Poland and Puerto Rico. The 2016 Folkfest will be held July 25-30.

Each year, folk dance troupes from around the world travel to Springville for the Folkfest, which is a week-long festival of folk dance and music as well as cultural friendship and understanding. A series of evening performances are presented at the Spring Acres Arts Park, located at 620 S. 1350 East in Springville.

Housing these international guests is an outstanding opportunity to learn about another culture and make friends from around the world. Host families provide housing for at least two performers, transportation to and from practices, performances and

other activities, most meals and a family connection during their guests’ stay in Utah. Host families (immediate household members only) are invited to attend each night’s World Folkfest performance free of charge. World Folkfest host families forge life-long friendships with their international guests.

The opening night of the Folkfest will be Tuesday, July 26. Shows will then continue nightly Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. At these performances, the public is invited to meet the international guests, experience cultural food, and shop at a variety of vendor booths. The gates will open nightly at 6 p.m. All countries will perform at every performance with a variety of dances and music performed throughout the week. To sign up to host or obtain more information about hosting, contact Folkfest Housing Coordinator Elissa Caron Johnson at 801-787-6530.

Welcome this year’s World Folkfest dancers and musicians as they participate in the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Grand Parade on Monday, July 25, at 9 a.m.

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Beehive Community Spotlight:

Lottie Lou Anderson

By Beehive Homes Every community has people in it that make it great. I’m talking about salt-ofthe-earth kinda people. Join us as each month as we highlight one of our own longtime members of the community.

Lottie Lou Anderson was born to Frank and Geniveve Richardson Lundell in January of 1930 in Benjamin, Utah, in the front room of her home. “The only way we could stay warm at night was to heat bricks, wrap them in newspaper and place them at the foot of our bed, under heavy wool blankets,” Lottie said. She grew up like many Benjamin residents — farming. Her father Frank Lundell owned 500 acres in Benjamin. He raised cattle, grew a variety of vegetables including grain and every other thing you can imagine.

When Lottie Lou was young, her main job during harvest season was to ride the derrick horse. “My dad put me on the horse when I was very young - I had to ride the derrick horse while it pulled the rope to run the pulley to stack the hay into huge piles. I don’t know if my dad was trying to keep me out of the way so I wouldn’t get hurt, but I rode that horse up until the day I married and left home,” she said.

Lottie married Clair Anderson in 1951.

After her father passed away, Lottie and Clair continued to oversee and run the farm. Clair quickly became a well-known farmer in the region, serving on the Strawberry Users Board for many years. He and Lottie would travel to many farms in the region helping farmers with irrigation and water rights. Lottie supported Clair in his many duties including serving in the LDS Church as a bishop twice, as a stake president and in many other callings. “One time, we were invited to a church social and I was asked to bring hot rolls. I had no real cooking experience, I was a newlywed and when I was young my mother would do all the cooking — she loved to cook. She had passed away a year earlier, or I’d had her help me or do it for me. So I had to figure it out on my own. I went to the market and bought a large bag of flour

American Leadership Academy recently presented its spring Dual Immersion celebration. Both English and Spanish are taught at the school through a dual immersion program.

Lottie Lou Anderson

and went to baking. I baked all day long making so many rolls, I had to freeze most of them so they didn’t go to waste. I was so scared of what my rolls would taste like or if anyone would like them that I didn’t even taste them myself. I think they must have liked them because I was asked to bake at almost every social from then on,” she said.

Lottie has three sons, Wayne, Kevin and Neil, and one daughter, LuAnn. The boys continue to run the farm today and are third-generation farmers in the Benjamin area. Lottie is now long retired; she lives at Beehive Homes Assisted Living in Payson. She is enjoying the quiet life.

“I really love the people that work here, they are such good cleaners, the home is so clean. The other day one of them was cleaning above the door casing in my room - I don’t think I have ever cleaned above a door casing,” she said.

Thank you Lottie Lou for being kind, loving and generous and making our community great. We recognize you for the great family you have raised and for serving our community in every way you could to make life enjoyable for those around you. To contact Lottie Lou, you may visit or write “Care of Lottie Lou Anderson,” 661 E. 100 South, Payson, UT 84651.

Four grades at ALA speak both Spanish and English

By Bryce Walker On Monday, May 23, American Leadership Academy presented its spring Dual Immersion celebration.

Principal Paul Carpenter conducted the event. The auditorium was filled to standing room only.

From the very beginning, one could tell the performances would be impressive. Two young boys, Asher Hendricks and Taden Hansen, welcomed the audience in both English and Spanish.

ALA was just the second elementary school in the state to begin teaching the dual immersion program. “It’s very difficult, but tonight makes me realize it’s all worth it,” commented one parent at the end of the program.

The students participated in song and dance that reflected the rich Latino culture. They wore vibrant, colored costumes and had props and lighting effects. One of the songs was “My

Way” made famous by Frank Sinatra. However, it was sung in Spanish, of course, and very enthusiastically. It is obvious that one of the goals of the program is not only to teach students to be bilingual but to be confident in their abilities.

The following teachers deserve much of the credit: First Grade: Mrs. Jordan Garcia, Mr. Hugo Aguilar and Mrs. America Carpenter.

Second Grade: Mr. Gary Monsen, Mr. Ricardo Cetz and Mrs. Gamble.

Third Grade: Mrs. Edel Lampson, Mrs. Pamela Becker and Mrs. Francisca Caraveo.

Fourth Grade: Mrs. Eloisa Thornock, Mrs. Hamilton and Ms. Baylie Tharp.

Mrs. Lambson, who began the dual immersion program four years ago, was just awarded “Teacher of the Month”

by KSL. Her motto is, “We can do hard things.”

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Learning about Payson history through old tintype Congratulations to ALA’s largest graduating class Continued from last month: As we continue to follow the clues of the photo, we begin to establish a time period for the image. We have the photo from last month showing the view of the buildings as they were in 1869 and there are no trees and no covered porch at the tin shop. By 1890, we see telephone wires and power lines running up and down Main Street, so our photo likely has to fall between those times, probably about 1880.

We also have an address for the William Douglass store in recorded history of Payson: 103 N. Main. A quick visit with L Dee Stevenson of the Payson Historical Society will teach you that addresses in Payson changed around a bit in the early history of Payson.

As we look closely at the images from last month, we can see that our view of the buildings in the tintype is a view looking to the east. When we began enhancing and restoring the tintype image, two unmistakable mountains appear in the image. Do you recognize them? So we can clearly see this a view looking to the east alongside 100 North. What we have come to know as 103 N. Main would be to the west of Walgreens at Wagon Wheel Park, but since the doors face 100 North instead of Main, their addresses would have been something such

as 5 W. 100 North.

With these clues, we now have an established time period and a location, which gives us insight as to who the photographer may have been, and that alone is worth coming back for next time. It also leads us to a few clues as to the mysterious two-story brick building .... Come back to learn more about that as well!

American Leadership Academy held commencement ceremonies for its largest graduating class ever on May 25.

By Bryce Walker American Leadership Academy held its commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 25. Principal Shad Stevens said he had truly bonded with this graduating

Nebo district offering summer drama workshops Nebo School District will offer two summer drama workshops for elementary students. Students participating will learn about acting, pantomime, theater production, backstage skills, puppetry and stage combat. Students who were in third, fourth, fifth or sixth grade during the 2015-16 school year are eligible to register.

The first session will be held June 6-17 at Spring Lake Elementary School, 1750 S. 400 West, Payson. The second session will be held June 20-July 1 at Sierra Bonita Elementary School, 53 S. 1800 East, Spanish Fork. The classes will be held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to

noon. Cost for the workshop is $40.

Students should be able to attend the entire two weeks. There will be a performance during the last week.

Registration can be done online at nebo.revtrak.net. Select “Nebo District Programs” and then “Summer Drama Workshop.” Students should be registered by their grade level during the 2015-16 school year.

Those wishing to register and pay in person can do it with Robbyn Wagstaff at the Nebo School District office, 350 S. Main, Spanish Fork. For more information, contact Lisa Bean at lisa.bean@ nebo.edu.

class. As part of his tribute to them, he Learning about Payson history through old tintype personally made a 15-minute class video and handed each of them a DVD of the program as a gift.

The program played before and after the commencement exercises. “ALA is growing stronger and stronger each year,” he said.

As their names were read, it was impressive to hear that the vast majority of graduates had already enrolled in college or were planning to serve in the military or on LDS missions.

ALA’s valedictorian is Julia Wilkins who was also a Sterling Scholar in English. She earned a 35 on her ACT and graduated with a GPA of a 4.0. Their Salutatorian is Devin Johnson who graduated with his associate’s degree from Utah Valley University and was a Sterling Scholar for Computer Technology along with being a member of the National Honor Society.

High School Counselor June Jensen said, “We had 118 seniors and two juniors that graduated. To show you how impressive these kids are, this graduation class earned over $750,000 dollars in scholarships.”

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Aidan Dayton of Maple Mountain High School has been chosen as the 2015-16 Gatorade Utah Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Maple Mountain student is Gatorade’s player of year In its 31st year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, has announced Aidan Dayton of Maple Mountain High School in Mapleton as its 2015-16 Gatorade Utah Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Dayton is the first Gatorade Utah Boys Soccer Player of the Year to be chosen from Maple Mountain High School.

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Dayton as Utah’s best high school boys soccer player. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year award to be announced in May, Dayton joins an elite alumni association of past state award-winners in 12 sports including Abby Wambach (1997-98, Our Lady of Mercy, N.Y.), Derek Jeter (199192, Kalamazoo HS, Mich.), Candace Parker (2001-02, Naperville Central HS, Ill.), Alexi Lalas (1987-88, Cranbrook HS, Mich.), Heather O’Reilly (2001-02, East Brunswick HS, N.J.) and Mark Sanchez (2004-05, Mission Viejo HS, Calif.).

The 5-foot-11, 155-pound junior defender and midfielder had led the Golden Eagles to a 12-1 record at the time of his selection. Dayton scored eight goals and passed for 14 assists through 13 games.

A veteran of the Region IV Olympic Development Program and Real Salt Lake Academy, he leads a Maple Mountain defense that has recorded eight shutouts and allowed just seven goals.

Dayton has maintained a 3.79 GPA in the classroom. A devoted member of his church community and a peer tutor in his school, he has participated in multiple trips to assist orphanages in rural Mexico.

“Dayton is smart and creative in his offense,” said Shane Ferrin, head coach at Spanish Fork High School. “He’s intuitive on defense and he brings his entire team up with his significant effort and positive attitude.” Dayton will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade high school sports leadership team in partnership with USA TODAY High School Sports, which work with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.

Exhibitions show life in Springville The Springville Museum of Art and Central Bank are pleased to announce the opening of “Three-Mile Radius” and “Glimpses of Springville.” These exhibitions both focus on artists working in Springville and Mapleton and offer different perspectives on the community. Both shows will be on display June 1 through Oct. 22. These exhibits are free and open to the public.

“Three-Mile Radius,” an exhibition featuring the art of Jacqui Larsen and the poetry of her husband, Utah Poet Laureate Lance Larsen, documents the people,

places and things of Springville. Jacqui and Lance worked with only one rule: that their inspiration must come from what they find in the three-mile radius surrounding Jacqui’s studio. Their finds include everything from scrubby deer and cemetery angels to old marquee signs and a hut from the Topaz internment camp.

“Glimpses of Springville” features visual artists exclusively from Springville and Mapleton. This exhibition will include works that reflect the perspective of more than 30 artists’ experiences living and working in the Springville community.

June 4 Spanish Fork Parks & Recreation will sponsor the 38th Annual Huck Finn Day on Saturday, June 4, at 9 a.m. at Canyon View Park, located west of the Spanish Fork Golf Course at 3300 E. Powerhouse Road. Fishing for anyone 12 years of age and younger will be from 9 a.m. to noon.

Boys are encouraged to dress up as Huck Finn and girls as Becky Thatcher. Prizes will be awarded for best costume in these categories.

The 2016 Wrangler Champions Challenge Rodeo will be held at 8 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. For tickets, go to www.spanishfork.org.

June 6 Springville City Movie in the Park, “The Good Dinosaur,” Spring Acres Arts Park, 700 S. 1300 East, Springville. Free admission. Gates open at 7, movie starts at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Bring blankets or folding chairs.

June 7 The Santaquin Library will hold a kickoff event for its 2016 summer reading program on Tuesday, June 7 from 3 to 6 p.m.

The program’s theme this year is “On Your Mark, Get Set … READ!” Age groups include pre-school through 12th grade. For more information, call 801-754-3030.

June 9 The Santaquin Library Book Club will meet on Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the library, 275 W. Main.

June’s book is “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman.

Books are available at the library.

June 10 Springville City Movie in the Park, “Captain Phillips,” Spring Acres Arts Park, 700 S. 1300 East, Springville.

Free admission. Gates open at 7, movie starts at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.).

Bring blankets or folding chairs.

June 13 Salem City with host a

Family Concert Series at the Knoll Park Outdoor Stage this summer. The first concert will be held on Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Bring blankets and chairs to sit on.

June 20 The Mapleton Youth City Council will host its Summer Kids Camp Monday through Friday, June 20-24, from 10 a.m. to noon at Mapleton City Park. The camp is for ages 6 to 12. Cost is $45 per child.

Register at parksandrec.mapleton.org.

Springville City Movie in the Park, “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” Spring Acres Arts Park, 700 S. 1300 East, Springville. Free admission. Gates open at 7, movie starts at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Bring blankets or folding chairs.

June 24-26 The Icelandic Association of Utah will host Iceland Days in Spanish Fork on June 24, 25 and 26. Events will include Icelandic food and activities in the Spanish Fork City Park, 49 S. Main, on Saturday, June 25, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For a full list of activities, visit utahicelanders.org.

June 27 Springville City Movie in the Park, “Hotel Transylvania,” Spring Acres Arts Park, Springville. Free admission. Gates open at 7, movie starts at dusk.

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Cactus flowers are blooming

By Ed Helmick

The Spanish Fork Cut-Bridge, located at Center Street and US-6, has been enlarged from two lanes of traffic to five lanes and an isolated sidewalk.

Sp. Fork bridge enlarged from two to five lanes

By Tyler Jacobson Have you ever tried riding your horse or driving your tractor over the train tracks and through a ravine? Early Spanish Fork settlers likely tried this on many occasions at the intersection of what is now Center Street and US-6. That is, until they built a wooden bridge, nicknamed the Cut-Bridge, to make it easier and safer for them to travel across this ravine.

As methods of travel evolved and travelers began using motorized vehicles, it became necessary to engineer an improved bridge that would support these new modes of transportation. A new bridge was constructed which could accommodate a mind-blowing two lanes of traffic at one time.

Good things tend to grow. Spanish Fork City must be good because it is growing.

This growth required that the Cut-Bridge

be renovated once again.

Those who tried to use the bridge prior to the most recent renovation likely noticed that having only two lanes often led to congestion and did not leave adequate room for pedestrians to cross safely. The improved bridge now has five lanes and an isolated sidewalk. Do you know how many lanes the Golden Gate Bridge has?

Six. What does this mean for Spanish Fork City’s Cut-Bridge? It may become an American icon in the not so distant future!

Spanish Fork City is very grateful for the patience of citizens during this construction, especially the residents on the north side of US-6 that have been directly affected by this renovation.

Publisher’s note: If you have any old photos of the cut bridge from its early days please submit at www.servedaily.com/submit/article. Thanks.

With the wet spring, we have had the desert has come alive with blooming cactus. What a delight to see the splashes of colorful flowers in the earth tones of the desert floor. It is amazing to see a beautiful flower emerge from the spiny environment of the cactus plant.

The flower in the photograph is a Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus engellmannii) which is native to the United States Southwest. The name comes from the resemblance to a hedgehog, or so the Europeans that originally named it thought. The petals of the flower stay open at night unlike most other cactus flowers that close at night. An individual flower will last three to five days.

Not only are the cactus flowers beautiful, but the cactus plant itself is an amazing creation for the desert environment that it has to survive in. The cactus has a waxy coating that is heaviest on the sunny side of the plant. That coating helps minimize water loss. Also to minimize moisture loss, the pores of the cactus plant open during the cooler hours of the night

for the plant to breath out oxygen and take in carbon dioxide; the pores are closed during the day. The plants photosynthesize during the day and wait for nightfall to breathe again. Cactus can also store water, and they swell up during periods of excess moisture. Isn’t all that amazing from the hand of the Creator?

Those good ol’ British crime classics are back in style

By Debbie Balzotti

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brought home “The Sussex Downs Murder” by John Bude from the library last week. Originally published in 1936, this little British detective novel is just my cup of tea. It falls under the category of “Good, Clean Fun” and you can almost hear the accents as each character appears on the page.

Read this excerpt with a Sussex lilt: “Nay-Oi ‘id in the shadders until she went by to the kilns. Gave me the shudders, it did then, to see’er with that bit o’ body tucked under ‘er arm like a brelly.”

Budge wrote during “the golden age of murder,” which was the time period between the two world wars. He wrote a couple of other detective novels, but this is considered his best so I didn’t waste time on the others.

It begins in a little village with “two streets, two pubs, a couple of chandlers, a forge, an Olde Tea Shoppe, and a bus service.” I’ll save you the trouble of looking up chandler. It was the head of the chandlery in a medieval household, of course.

They moved out of the castle and began making their soap and candles in town.

The farmhouse, known as Chalklands, is the center of the action. I love how the British Isles folks name their house.

Chalklands is the generational home of brothers John and William Rother, who

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graze sheep and produce lime from the hill of chalk behind their house.

Brother John goes missing, and his bones and belt buckle soon appear in recently delivered loads of lime around the parish. It’s a gruesome method of disposing of a dead body but interesting information on the making of lime.

The small cast of suspicious characters all have motive and method - and some have madness - enough to commit murder. There are lots of “red herrings” and a maze of clues as Superintendent Meredith unravels the alibis.

I like reading these old British crime novels for a break from modern authors.

Check them out (and I mean literally check them out from the library) and see if you enjoy these classic mysteries too.

Gem Faire will be offered at the South Towne Exposition Center June 17-19 in Sandy.

Jewelry and bead show Gem Faire set for June 17-19

By Yooy Nelson Gem Faire, America’s premier jewelry and bead show, will be in Salt Lake City June 17-19 at the South Towne Exposition Center, 9575 S. State, Sandy. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is open to the public. Admission of $7 is valid for the entire weekend. Parking is free.

Jewelry and gem dealers from all over the world will be on site with the largest selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, minerals, crystals, pearls and much more.

Take advantage of buying direct from the

importers and wholesalers. From loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands to finished jewelry, supplies and tools - find them all under one roof.

Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing service will be available while visitors shop. Classes and demonstrations will be offered for all skill levels.

The Wasatch Gem Society will also be there with educational displays and demonstrations. Gem Faire will be holding free hourly door prize drawings throughout the event.

For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or contact Gem Faire Inc. at 503-252-8300 or info@gemfaire.com.

Everyone who quilts is invited to submit an entry to be displayed during the Art City Days Quilt Show, which will be held Friday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Quilt dropoff is Friday, June 10, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Community Services Building, 443 S. 200 East, Springville.

Other sewing projects such as handmade

clothing, bags and rugs will also be accepted for display. For questions, call Heidi Udall at 801-836-6651 or send an email to heidiudall@gmail.com or call Cathie Erickson at 801-836-6452.

The public is invited to view this show and vote for their favorites. Admission is free. More information can be found online at www.springville.org/art-city-days/ quilt-show/.

Display works at quilt show

The Spanish Fork Cut-Bridge, located at Center Street and US-6, has been enlarged from two lanes of traffic to five lanes and an isolated sidewalk.

District announces Academic All-State Team students Nebo School District is proud of the many students who were named winners and who were nominated for the Utah High School Activities Association and Deseret News Academic All-State Teams.

Congratulations on a job well done.

Following are the Academic AllState winners from Maple Mountain, Salem Hills, Spanish Fork, Payson and Springville high schools: Girls’ Track and Field 4A GPA: 4.0 Heather Asay, MMHS; Britney Lund, MMHS; Savannah Nelson, MMHS; Danielle Pugh, SHHS; Mariah Sainsbury, SHHS; Paige Simmons, SHHS; and Elise Goodrich, SHS. Boys’ Track & Field 4A GPA: 4.0 Travis Farley, MMHS; Kolby Smith,

MMHS; Mason Baxter, SHHS; Jayson Rencher, SHHS; Isaac Pendleton, SFHS; and Tanner Stone, SFHS. Boys’ Tennis 4A GPA: 4.0 Robert Dixon, SFHS; Austin Galbraith, SHS; Girls’ Golf 4A GPA: 3.99; Aspyn Moosman, MMHS; Kara Nelson, MMHS; and Alison Damon, SFHS. Boys’ Baseball 4A GPA: 3.99 Tanner Manning, PHS; Samuel Callister, SHHS; Devin Argyle, SFHS; Nicholas Harrison, SFHS; and Scott Averett, SHS. Girls’ Softball 4A GPA: 3.99 Hallie Neves, PHS; Taylor Miller, SFHS; Haylie Smith, SFHS; Payton Sorensen, SFHS; Boys’ Soccer 4A GPA: 4.0; Landon Loss, SHHS; and Ryan Treasure, SHS.

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This artwork by Mark Goodson is part of the 2016 Spring Salon exhibit now on display at the Springville Museum of Art.

Taylor Ranch in Payson is offering riding lessons this summer as well as public open houses where local residents can learn more about Arabian horses.

Public invited to learn about 92nd annual Spring Salon Arabian horses at open house

now on display at museum The 92nd Annual Spring Salon is now on display at the Springville Museum of Art. This exhibit of works by Utah artists will continue to be exhibited at the museum through July 9. The museum is located at 126 E. 400 South in Springville.

The Springville Museum of Art’s annual Spring Salon art exhibit was first held in 1922. It was begun by students and teachers at Springville High School who wanted to exhibit and promote original artwork. The salon has been held annually since that time except during World War II when fuel and other goods were rationed nationwide. The Springville Museum of Art continues the tradition today and each year invites all artists in Utah to participate in the salon. This exhibition is a juried competition that showcases the diver-

sity and quality of contemporary Utah art.

This year, artists brought in 770 entries for the salon and 230 were accepted into the show. Of those picked to be in the salon exhibit, 31 were selected to receive awards. These works span a variety of mediums, styles and subject matter and showcase the talent present throughout the Utah art scene.

The 92nd Annual Spring Salon was made possible by the Utah County Commission, the George Q. Morris Foundation and Springville City. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The museum is closed Mondays and holidays. Admission is free. For more information call 801-489-2727 or visit smofa.org.

Springville resident Pat Conover was presented with the L. Douglas and Marian B. Smoot Honored Service Award during the Springville Museum of Art’s Art Ball event held on May 14. The award recognizes someone who has performed outstanding service to the art museum over a significant period of time. Conover has served as a volunteer at the museum for more than 40 years in many different capacities including serving multiple terms of office on the museum’s board of directors and overseeing the Art Ball for many years. She is shown above as she receives the award from Doug Smoot.

By Jessica Taylor In 2015, Taylor Ranch started a riding lesson program to introduce the outside world to the Arabian horse. We had a great response and decided to expand the program and held a summer camp that July.

We had eight kids sign up last July and we had a great time.

Campers enjoyed learning everything there is to know about how to take care of horses and a farm. They were responsible for feeding the horses and cleaning their stalls. They learned the basics of grooming and caring for both horses and tack and had a riding lesson each day. They also enjoyed a visit from our farrier and watched a horse being shod. Campers also got to make their own stick horse and personalized picture frame.

This year we are holding two camps, the first June 7-11 and the second July 5-9. We will also will be holding an open house on the last day of each camp to introduce the public to the Arabian horse. We will be having an exhibition of the versatility of the Arabian horse and our campers will be teaching what they learned during camp.

This will be a great op-

portunity for locals to learn about the Arabian horse and visit a world-renowned breeding farm while having an outing with the family that is truly unique. Our first open house will be Saturday, June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free to the public.

Taylor Ranch is located at 4728 W. 12240 South in Payson.

You can find more information about our services at our website, www.taylorarabians.com, or follow us on Facebook: Taylor Ranch Lesson Program. To sign up for camp, riding lessons or for more information, send an email to lessons@taylorarabians.com. *** The First Amendment is often inconvenient. But that is besides the point. Inconvenience does not absolve the government of its obligation to tolerate speech. - Justice Anthony Kennedy

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Pier 49: Taking pizza to the next delicious level

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By Amy Baird

ith every pregnancy, I crave something different. With my first daughter, it was Lucky Charms. With my second daughter, it was cinnamon rolls. With my son, it was pizza. I could not get enough pizza: the crust, marinara sauce and ooey gooey cheesiness.

Toppings didn’t matter too much, just as long as it was hot and cheesy.

There are different levels of deliciousness for pizza. You have the “I just need pizza” level, which is your $5 Little Caesar’s variety. Hot and ready, but toppings are a little sparse and not the best flavor.

Then you have the next step up: Domino’s with better toppings and a flavored crust that is pretty delectable. The next level up is the really yummy stuff. The pizza that isn’t just a crust, cheese and toppings; it is art. That is where Pier 49 takes you.

Let’s go through the basics and see how Pier 49 takes it to the next level. First, crust. Pier 49 has this thick, delicious sourdough crust. We aren’t talking bitter

Delectable Dining sourdough like they have at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco (although I LOVE that kind). This is a subtler flavor with a nice crispy outer crust and soft interior. I could eat the crust all day dipped in ranch.

Ok. Now the sauces. Pier 49 has a few options outside the range of the typical marinara. They have a creamy garlic alfredo, pesto, ranch and BBQ sauce. So you have quite a range for your bases. They then pair that delectable sourdough crust and sauce with some delicious toppings.

We got to sample the Lombard Street, Embarcadero, Nob Hill and Ghirardelli pizzas and a dessert pizza. My personal favorite was the Nob Hill, which had a garlic alfredo sauce, mushrooms, green onion, chicken and fresh tomatoes. The sourdough pizza crust compliments the garlic flavor of the alfredo sauce. I’m not normally an alfredo person - I’m more of

KyLynn James named Health Teacher of the Year

By Lana Hiskey Nebo School District’s KyLynn James, a Salem Junior High School health teacher, has been named the Utah Junior High School Health Teacher of the Year by the Utah Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Nebo District Health Specialist John Allan said, “I met KyLynn this summer as we worked on a curriculum project.

It took me no time to discover that this teacher had a great command of the curriculum and was a great teacher. KyLynn is a true professional and a great asset to the Salem Junior High faculty.”

James is ACE, Zumba and Group Fitness certified and uses these certifications to get her class moving. She doesn’t simply talk about the subjects; she actively demonstrates the exercises. She has been a key member of the Nebo School District Healthy Lifestyles team and is creating

an all-new dance fitness curriculum to be taught at Salem Junior High next year.

Currently she uses a class social media page on Instagram so she can share announcements and promote health and fitness outside of class in the community.

Members of the Salem community frequent James’s class as guest speakers.

She has invited firemen, police officers and dentists into her classroom and has had members of the Red Cross to visit her class. The students especially loved doing CPR/AED training.

“I’ve observed her classes and love how every lesson and topic is made applicable to the student’s life. She makes it real for them,” said her colleague Jordan Blanchard.

James is completing her fourth year of teaching health and is working on her master’s degree in education from Southern Utah University so she can continue to improve her curriculum.

Every day is Father’s Day

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By Joe Capell

very June we celebrate Father’s Day, often with cards, gifts, or treats. (Hint: Donuts! Dads really like donuts!)

But, the truth is any father worth his weight in salt (whatever that means) knows that the third Sunday in June isn’t any more important than any other day.

That’s because every single day is worthy of celebrating when you’re a dad. Every day is Father’s Day. Father’s Day is that first day in the hospital when the nurse wraps up your newborn baby and asks, “Do you want to hold the baby?” And you don’t want to hold her, because she’s so tiny and you’re afraid you might drop her or hold her the wrong way. But you hold her anyway, because you’re a dad now and you’re going to have to be the strong one and learn to do things that might scare you.

Father’s Day is getting down on your hands and knees at the side of the bathtub and scrubbing all of the chocolate off of your son’s face, including the spot behind his right ear and that smudge in his hair. And you marvel at how one chocolate chip cookie with only three chocolate chips in it could create such a mess.

Father’s Day is changing a dirty diaper through your daughter’s tears and screams,

and then holding her up in front of the mirror while doing the Daddy-Daughter Diaper Dance until she stops crying and starts to laugh.

Father’s Day is never getting to go to the theater to see the movies that you want to see, but instead sitting through every children’s movie Hollywood releases. All the good ones, and all the many, many bad ones. (Thank heavens for Pixar!)

Father’s Day is being the one your kids run to when they see a scary spider. And, even though spiders still freak you out, you act all tough and take care of that spider.

Father’s Day is figuring out the one thing that will make each child stop crying and start smiling. It’s different for each kid, and it might not work every time, but if you can turn tears to giggles at least two out of three times, it’s worth it.

Father’s Day is shutting off the Billy Joel you were listening to so the kids can hear the “Frozen” soundtrack for the 1,219th time. (Sometimes you have to know when to let it go.)

Father’s Day is realizing all your 1-year-old daughter really wants is for you to stop looking at your stupid smart phone for a minute and get down on the floor to play trains with her.

Father’s Day is every day.

a marinara gal - but this alfredo was rich and delicious. Then, to contrast with those creamy, rich flavors, there are the fresh tomatoes and green onions. Add in the chicken and mushrooms and you have a slice of perfection.

The Embarcadero pizza has the pesto sauce, cheese and chicken. The pesto is delicious and gives a great flavor to the pizza. The other toppings are simple and pair well with the sourdough to make a pretty delicious piece of pizza. The Lombard Street Pizza is a BBQ pizza with red onions, chicken and BBQ sauce. Our family favorite is the Ghirardelli, better known as Hawaiian pizza, with Canadian bacon and pineapple. The sourdough crust takes this classic to another level.

All of the flavors in the pizzas are perfectly paired with the sauces, crust and

toppings complementing each other.

The showstopper of the evening was the dessert pizza. We got the Strawberry Streusel pizza. I am not generally a fan of streusel-type desserts. They remind me of dry Danishes. But this was DELICIOUS. The sourdough crust was topped with a sweet glaze (not too sweet), big slices of strawberries and streusel. I fell in love with it. I wanted to eat the whole thing.

It was just the right blend of sweet and fresh.

As far as customizing your pizza or making it suit your dietary needs, they offer a gluten-free crust. If you have different taste preferences from the rest of your dining party, you can customize your pizza and have it without cheese or have different toppings on each half.

Pier 49 offers daily specials as well as a lunch buffet Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where you can eat unlimited pizza (by the slice so you get a variety), a salad bar and a drink for $10.

This is a great way to try out all the different flavors. They offer delicious salads with some pretty tasty ranch dressing that complement the pizza nicely. They have started hosting painting nights and band nights. Check out Facebook to see what events they have coming up this summer.

Pier 49 Pizza is located at 296 S. Main in Springville. They are open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Why coloring is good for you

By Belinda Bringhurst According to clinical psychologist Scott M. Bea, Psy.D., coloring ”has everything to do with refocusing our attention.” It may look like a simple activity, but focusing on color choice, patterns, darks and lights, texture and movement has the ability to make “the difficulties of life evaporate from our awareness .... It is very much like a meditative exercise” that keeps your attention in the present moment which, when done regularly, can improve your overall health. So when you’re feeling a little antsy, stop, check in with yourself and pull out the colored pencils.

Besides giving your brain a break, you have something to show when you are done. In 2012, a worldwide study called “State of Create” revealed that there is quite a gap between where we are and where we want to be creatively. Many felt their jobs focused more on production rather than creation. The school system was also thought to be stifling creativity.

Coloring can satisfy the need to create no matter what your skill level. With myriads of ways to color, you will always have a unique piece. And when you are done, you can say, “Look what I did!”

Utah coloring book artist Jeanette Siufanua was immediately drawn to the first adult coloring books, recognizing how fun they were. She also has a great love for temples with all their rich symbolism. “Temples: Drawing on Symbols” is the result of combining the two. To promote the social aspect of coloring and to talk about the symbols in her book, she has taken it to places like hospitals and assisted-living facilities like the Abbington in Mapleton. On June 7 at 1:30 p.m., she will be taking it to River Meadows Senior Living at 137 E. Red Pine Dr. in Alpine. You can join in and try it there or stop by and rest your feet at her coloring party booth during Springville’s Art City Days.

Coloring is the new knitting circle or painting

group. It does not require expensive supplies or drawing skills. Just turn off the electronics, add music, share some treats, and you have a great party or family activity. Already Siufanua has had an overwhelmingly positive response from people about her book. One woman said it helped her child who struggles to focus while listening. Another mom said that was exactly what she needed for church.

You can take a peek or learn more about Siufanua’s book at www.drawingonsymbols.com.

With all they offer - portability, social connection, stress relief, beauty, creativity and more - coloring books for adults may be here for a while.

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Utah County’s Project Read launches new website Project Read, an adult literacy program serving Utah County, is excited to announce the launch of its new website. The new site, made possible by Sebo Development, offers a refreshed and simplified look, enhanced content, improved search functionality and mobile device optimization. This allows users to better interact with Project Read.

The site includes many new features for quick and easy navigation. New features include: • Resources for students: Project Read offers many resources to its adult students including scholarships, writing contests and specific literacy instruction such as health and employment literacy.

• Student success stories: Real people.

Real stories. Stories of accomplishment,

triumph and inspiration that will inspire you to ask how you can help change a life through literacy.

• Become a tutor: Learn how you can help end adult illiteracy in Utah County by volunteering to tutor an adult learner.

• Give back: There are many ways to become involved with Project Read. Every contribution, big or small, enables us to continue providing literacy services for the estimated 28,000 functionally illiterate adults living in Utah County.

Residents are invited to visit the site and view the new design and updated resources. The organization would like receiving any feedback on the site. For questions or to give feedback, contact Millie Jones at millie@projectreadutah. org.

Start an adventurous summer reading quest

By Michael Young Why participate in a summer reading program when you could embark on a summer reading quest?

Anytime through Sept. 1, readers can begin their quest. All participants will receive a free digital copy of the first book in the Chess Quest series, “Paladin: Pawn”

by Michael D. Young. There are currently three books in the series available with two more on the way. Here’s a little about “Paladin: Pawn”: When nerdy eighth-grader Rich Witz unwittingly becomes a paladin, a white knight in training, he is thrust into a world where flunking a test can change the course of history, and a mysterious bully is playing for keeps with his life.

Rich’s grandmother leaves him one thing before disappearing for good — a white chess pawn with his initials engraved on it. The pawn marks him as the next in an ancient line of white knights.

He must prove himself in a life-or-death contest against his nemesis, a dark knight in training. With the ghost of an ancestor as his guide, he has seven days to complete four tasks of valor before his nemesis does or join his guide in the realm of the dead.

There are many ways to enter the contest, and the grand prize winner will receive a photo shoot using historical weapons and armor so that he or she can look like a knight. This is courtesy of another local author and weapons expert, C. David Belt.

The contest is open to anyone in the United States, but anyone who wants to claim the grand prize will need to be willing to travel to Springville at his or her own expense to claim it.

Visit http://chessquestseries.wordpress. com, which contains a full description of the contest rules, to enter. *** Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die. - Dwight D. Eisenhower *** If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. - George Washington *** For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. - Nelson Mandela

Utah County broke ground for a new shooting range west of Utah Lake by shooting a Civil War-era cannon.

Utah County breaks ground for new shooting range

By Mike Stansfield This wasn’t your usual groundbreaking. It started with a bang. Literally! As a six-pound Civil War light artillery cannon fired off the opening salvo of what should be an approximately 18-month-long construction period for a new gun range on the west side of the Utah Lake just off Soldier Pass Road.

On April 5, the Bureau of Land Management West Desert District announced that Utah County had received a patent for 160 acres of public lands near Soldier Pass road in the Lake Mountains of Utah County. Utah County applied to receive the acreage under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and announced plans to construct a public shooting range on the property.

Utah County Gun Range officialsOfficials from Utah County, the BLM, the School and Institutional Trusts Lands Administration, the Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain were on hand to celebrate the start of construction on the much-anticipated recreational shooting range. The hope of government officials is that the

new county shooting range will improve safety, cut down on litter and help protect the rock art that is scattered across the Lake Mountains.

Current plans for the facility call for two 25-yard ranges, two 50-yard ranges, one 100-yard range and one 300-yard range, with each range consisting of about 10 shooting stations. according to county officials.

In 2012, the BLM closed nearly 900 acres to shooting after complaints that people were shooting over highways and toward houses, as well as starting wildfires through shooting on the mountain.

“The county’s plan to provide a safe, organized, target shooting range in the Lake Mountains area is a great step forward.

We will continue to work closely with Utah County and the public as we manage the public lands in the Lake Mountains,” said Kevin Oliver, West Desert District manager.

The project to transfer the 160 acres of federal lands to Utah County has taken approximately two years. The concept was originally developed as the BLM and the county considered ways to mitigate target shooting conflicts in the area.

Take advantage of rebates, tax credits at home When your air conditioner or furnace dies, you find yourself facing some quick, perhaps difficult, decisions. You want to avoid scam artists who know how to turn your practicality against you.

“Emails or bids offering huge rebates that disappear after the equipment is installed and paid for are alarmingly effective for dishonest contractors,” warns Jen Wyatt with Consumer Affairs.

“We hate to see customers who’ve had a system installed by someone with the promise of huge rebates, only to find out later that their system didn’t qualify or the rebates were far less than promised,” noted Steve Gentry with Gentry Heating and Air. Before you make any decisions, do your homework on the contractor and on the incentives.

Make sure the contractor is licensed by going to www.dopl.utah.gov and selecting the link to Verify a License. Enter their name to check their status. If it doesn’t say Active, they are not licensed. Make sure there aren’t any disciplinary actions or citations against them.

Check reviews on Facebook, Google Plus, local.ksl.com and others.

Go to the Rocky Mountain Gas Association’s site at utrmga.org to search for certified contractors in your zip code.

Call Rocky Mountain Power at 1-888221-7070 to verify that they are a Qualified Trade Ally.

Heating and cooling are usually the two largest energy users in your home. You can reduce your energy use by 20 to 40 percent

by switching to a high-efficiency home comfort system.

Along with the energy cost savings, if you know what rebates and tax credits are available in your area, those incentives are often enough to make purchasing high-efficiency equipment an easy win-win all around.

Go to www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits to see what Federal Income Tax Credits are available for energy efficiency.

Go to thermwise.com and select Appliance Rebates to see what rebates are available through Questar Gas. At rockymountainpower. net, select the Residential tab and then Save Energy.

Select your state to see the wattsmart incentives you can qualify for.

At uamps.com select the Smart Energy tab to see what you might qualify for.

“HVAC systems are a long-term investment. You have to live with your choice for a lot of years,” adds Robert Moore of Nebo Comfort Systems. “We love educating our customers so they can made decisions confidently.” Making the right decision on your home comfort system can seem overwhelming, but with a trusted expert at your side and armed with solid information, you can make an easy investment that is sure to keep your family comfortable for years to come.

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