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By Lana Hiskey Mapleton teacher Sherry Sandberg was recently presented the 2015 Utah PTA Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Educator. She was presented with a small cash award from Mountain America Credit Union as well as a cash Award from McDonald’s Corporation. Selected out of hundreds of educators from more than 600 schools across the state of Utah, Sandberg was chosen for this prestigious award for her outstanding abilities in creating meaningful relationships with students, parents and with the PTA and community during her 24-year teaching career at Mapleton Elementary School. She now teaches at Maple Ridge Elementary, which is also located in Mapleton. Sherry Sandberg was nominated by Kim Heaps, PTA president, with a letter of recommendation from Principal Julie Perry. From Sandburg’s own words: “My role as a teacher is to love, appreciate and inspire children. I base my relationship with my students on honesty, trust and mutual admiration. I feel I can’t go wrong if my students know that they are genuinely valued for who they are and the good each brings to my classroom daily. I am to bring a healthy dose of humor, creativity, curiosity and amazement to the classroom each day.” One mother stated, “Mrs. Sandberg is amazing because she is not afraid to fly
Pictured from left to right are: Dawn Davies, president, Utah State PTA; Nebo School District Superintendent Rick Nielsen; Teacher Sherry Sandberg; Rhonda Wall, Awards Specialist from PTA Region 10; Roxane Whyte, PTA volunteer; Spencer Carver, Mountain America Credit Union Manager, Spanish Fork; and Brandon Martin, Mountain America Credit Union Representative.
her true colors. She is a master at integrating curriculum and the students can see application of what they are learning in their everyday, real-life experiences.” During the past 24 years, Sandberg has started, led and supported the following programs: Sandberg Superstars, German Scientist Honorary Professor, Parent Link, Underwater Remote Operated Ve-
hicles (ROV’s), German Christmas Carols at Christmas Tree Lighting and City Office Ribbon Cutting Events. In the PTA program, Sandberg served as the vice president and volunteered and supported more than 20 school programs including the school carnival, chess club, jump-roping club and room mother’s support.
South County Lanes a center for fun Kids Cause By Allen Steele honors Dr. David Nance
South County Lanes is Payson’s destination for family fun. It was started out of a love for the game of bowling. Bud Marrott, the manager of South County Lanes since January of this year, is the latest to continue managing a family trust and a legacy. His Uncle Eldon founded the bowling alley in 2005 in order to host bowling leagues for local residents. In 2010, Bud’s mother Annette managed the bowling alley and tavern. Her mother is listed in Lemon’s Bowling Hall of Fame. Bud has invested in renovations and added new attractions. Offering 16 bowling lanes, laser tag, pool tables, air hockey, classic arcade games, skee ball and a redemption center to pick a prize, there is something for just about everyone. Look them up on Facebook to take advantage of a special offer through October: one laser tag session, one bowling game and free shoe rental on Thursday nights for $6. Bowling lanes have 42” displays sporting a new scoring system that is easy to read and use. Fun animations show you which pins fell, hail your success or console you with a funny reenactment of your last attempt. Come join a league or enjoy a Friday night “Cosmic Crush” from 9:15 p.m. to midnight. The
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Bud Marriott and his staff are ready to go to battle in the laser tag area of South County Lanes. The business also offers bowling lanes and arcade games.
bowling alley is transformed with music, sound effects, black lights, laser lighting and fog for a eerie and memorable experience. Be sure to mark your calendar on Nov. 28 to attend the Arrowhead Event Marketing Turkey Bowl with free bowling. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., laser tag is
half price and Santa Claus will make an appearance between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. As you walk into South County Lanes, you may notice a set of doors that look like an entrance to an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb. Raid an ancient Egyptian ruin with See LANES on page B3
Kids Cause honored Dr. David Nance during the September meeting of the Nebo School District Board of Education for all his generous service to Nebo students. He graduated from Springville High School in 1976 and then served an mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Korea. Dr. Nance attended and graduated from BYU and Creighton University, majoring in dentistry. He graduated in May of 1986 and returned to start his dental practice in his hometown of Springville. He has been in practice for almost 30 years. Dr. Nance and his wife Stacy reside in Springville and have five children: one son and four daughters. His son, Eric, graduated from dental school in the summer of 2015 and will be joining his dad in the family practice during the spring/ See KIDS on page B3
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Farewell to the Mapleton Barn Editor: Rest in peace old barn. You will be remembered in many a family photo leaning above fireplaces and hanging above couches across southern Utah Valley. The Mapleton Barn is (soon to be) the newest in a long line of casualties to progress. We all know that progress is inevitable, but shouldn’t progress be good? I say it is a casualty of progress, but let’s be honest, it’s really a casualty of greed. Because greed is what is fueling the speedy march of suburban developments with their soul-suckingly androgynous houses on their .10-acre lots and white plastic fences all across our beautiful valley. I know what you’re thinking. Utah County has a booming economy. That means growth and business and more money for everybody. Win/win, right? Why begrudge Grandma her retirement? She’s going to sell that prime corner lot for half a million dollars, the developer is going to pack as many houses on it as he is allowed to, and they will both come out of it the richer, leaving the rest of the community poorer. There’s got to be another way, Utah. We are so careful to preserve our parks and our pristine wilderness but are neglecting our own neighborhoods. Leave us some breathing space. Why not a community park or a community garden or some kind of historical site? Why not a nature trail connecting to the river bottoms there? A jogging path? Anything but high-density housing obscuring our skyline and our open space. Liz Sorenson Springville
Massive debt cannot be justified Editor: Melissa Baird says it best: “Needs vs. wants, Let’s be responsible adults.” Tell me how you can justify spending money you do not have? Borrow, borrow, borrow and go broke, broke, broke. If you can’t see what’s happening to our country because we borrow from the likes of China, et al., and have incurred horrific debt to the tune of $18 trillion, then you likely have mounting debt of your own and are also on the verge of losing all you have too. Responsible individuals will get by with what they have and save for the things they want. You MUST expect the unexpected before jumping into the new pool, as it were. What if our economy plunged us into another devastating depression? People will lose their jobs, their homes, their transportation and their lives. The
market is poised for a crash and irresponsible city council members put their collective heads in the sand and pretend they don’t see. Don’t you love your children? Do you really want them to carry the burden of your fiscal ineptitude? Lastly, they are calling this monster the “Life Center”? Good grief, there is no life under a mountain of debt. The unfortunate reality is that this will pass and put us into a tailspin, out of control, and many will perish in the fall, crash and burn; and those of you that mock will likely be the first to succumb to the disaster. Pity that the innocent will pay the heavier price and your admission to the annual pool party, ad infinitum. David Davis Spanish Fork
Life Center: Too big, too expensive Editor: The Life Center would be absolutely amazing and would be a great gathering place for the community. However, that is simply not the point. The real issue is that this Life Center as it currently proposed is too large and overpriced for our community. I have done some research on similar facilities in a number of cities. The one that is closest to our Life Center description is the one in Southlake, Texas. It is under construction and will be completed in 2016. It is 104,000 square feet and the original cost estimate based on the brsarch.com was $30 million. The description reads: “Programmatic components include a recreation center, senior center, aquatic center, public library, public meeting spaces, community services department administrative office space and building support areas.” That description sounds a lot like what is being proposed here in Spanish Fork with the Life Center. Please see www.brsarch.com/projects/ southlake-community-recreation-center as the source for this description and cost. The good news is that we have the opportunity with the Southlake, Texas, project to see the original estimate and now the actual costs after the project has begun. (http://www.cityofsouthlake.com/index. aspx?NID=1345) Upon closer inspection, the cost for the Southlake site is actually $46 million. That is much higher than the original estimate. Let’s take a closer look, however. The first phase at $15 million was completely paid for by the reserves that the city of Southlake had been saving since 2009. The second phase at $31 million will be completely paid for by a reallocation of existing taxes that they have (no new taxes). Spanish Fork City does not have the resources to do the same thing for the Life Center. In fact, Spanish Fork needs to increase residential property taxes by 15 percent and business property taxes even higher. Using the original esti-
mate for SouthLake, I will illustrate why the Life Center bond is a very bad idea for Spanish Fork residents. The community in Southlake, Texas, happens to be in the 20 top most affluent neighborhoods in the US. In 2013, the median home value in this community was $523,960. The average household income was $173,079. So here we have a community that can easily afford a facility like this and they have a good-sized facility at 104,000 square feet with a cost per square foot at $288. Now we come to the proposed Life Center for Spanish Fork: 144,000 square feet, $44 million (includes a $4 million down payment) with a cost per square foot at a whopping $306. But hold on, everyone. Spanish Fork, with its 38,000 residents, had an average home value of $193,226 in 2013 and a median household income at $63,029. What is being proposed for Spanish Fork is almost 30 percent bigger and 25 percent more expensive than a similar facility in one of the most affluent zip codes in the country. Let’s vote no to this proposed facility/ bond and then come back together with all of the awesome ideas and put together a Life Center proposal next year that is much more affordable and smaller for our resourceful and conservative community. By this time next year, contractors should not be quite as expensive since according to the public hearing, part of the high cost is that it is difficult to get contractors because everyone is building and very few large construction firms are hiring because they are not sure if the economy will sustain the growth. If we wait a year and get a smaller proposal that will allow more time for contractors to gear up, then the new Life Center on a smaller scale could be completed by 2018 (same schedule as the currently proposed Life Center) and at a much lower cost. That should also reduce the operating costs as well. Our community is too wise and frugal to proceed with something like the currently proposed Life Center. Hugh Black Spanish Fork
Too many kitties on 700 North Editor: I don’t know if you are aware of this, but we have too many kitties on 700 East in Spanish Fork. People have been dropping off their unwanted cats and kittens in the vacant lot and they have been going across the street to live outside at a very tender-hearted elderly couple’s home. There must be about 20 extra cats there, outside, and winter is coming! This, of course, would be a very overwhelming dilemma for any homeowner. One cannot let all these kitties starve, but there has been no decrease in new cats being dropped off and new kittens being born. Not only is it not good for these animals, but it isn’t safe or hygienic for the neighborhood.
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How can we solve this problem that has developed behind a grocery store and around many family homes? People have been catching some of the cats to bring to the animal shelter, but most are feral and need cages to be caught. This is overwhelming for the few that are working to save the cats. Could the field be leveled and the weeds kept short, presenting a less-tempting area for the abandonment of the cats? Could signs be posted to prohibit this practice? Could the signs have the names, addresses and phone numbers of the animal shelters in the area so the cats could be taken there instead? Please share with me your ideas, thoughts and possible solutions. These kitties need our help and so do the families on this street. Together we can make a difference and solve this problem. Contact me on Facebook or call me at 801-794-8584. Elizabeth Ostenberg Spanish Fork
Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary to honor veterans By Helen Kester
Santaquin American Legion Auxiliary #84 will hold its second annual Veteran’s Day Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Santaquin Veterans/Senior Citizens Center at 55 W. 100 South in Santaquin. The dinner will be prime rib and is free to all veterans and their spouses. All veterans from southern Utah County are invited. You need not belong to the American Legion or any other military organization. You need only have been a member of the Armed Forces. Our guest speaker will be Col. Ronald S. Jensen, U.S. Army retired, of Payson, who will tell us of his service in Korea and Vietnam. Our auxiliary unit will also be celebrating it 60th birthday. The evening will also feature the drawing for our Patriotic Quilt for the Fisher House at the VA Hospital. Tickets can still be bought from auxiliary members or at the door. Mark your calendars now! Please RSVP to President Chris Richins at 801754-1131 by Oct. 28 if you plan to attend. We’re looking forward to honoring you.
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Letters to the Editor Thanks to Nebo Music Fest audience
Editor: The Nebo Music Fest was an amazing experience. The people we met were electrifying. We get super-charged when we have a group like we did in Payson. These are the kind of people that make us love what we do. We love making music that is original, and when we can share it with people that love it too, it is absolutely amazing. Whether you were the one asking to see our drummer with his shirt off or the one cheering for an encore from our band, you know how to have a good time at the Nebo Music Fest. Thank you for your support. This festival has great potential and we look forward to its future success. It could be the great food or great atmosphere or just the great people sharing what they love to do that made it so enjoyable. Everyone needs to keep an eye out for this festival next year and mark it on the calendar. As for us here at E.L.84 Band, we keep our Facebook page updated with current events at www.facebook.com/El84band. Feel free to like the band so we can keep you updated about our next show. Also, as many have asked, we need to get some recordings so we can make CD’s to hand out at shows. Any support in this area will be gladly accepted and put to good use. We cannot wait to step past this hurdle. Feel free to contact us on Facebook or through email at el84band@gmail.com. Thank you so much for this opportunity. We look forward to seeing everyone
at future events. Keep on rockin’ Payson at the Nebo Music Fest. Shake the earth, shake your souls, let’s keep it alive and together we can achieve anything. We love you Nebo Music Fest and everyone that helped put it together. To everyone that was there, you sure know how to make us feel good. E.L.84 Band American Fork
Thanks from San Andres Church Editor: The third annual Western Dinner & Dance Fundraiser at San Andres Catholic Church in Payson on Sept. 25 was a great success, and we would like to thank our friends, volunteers, donors and sponsors: Rev. Jose G. Rausseo G., Pastor, San Andres Catholic Church; San Andres Parishioners; The JD Shepherd Band; Andrew Gowdy; Aaron Jones; Sound Express, DJ Angel; Auto Works Car Care, Payson; Body & Soul Tattoo, Payson; Bradford Weddings, Payson. Broken Spoke Tack & Feed, Payson; Circle V Meat Company, Spanish Fork; Dalton’s Steakhouse, Payson; Davis Classic Detailing, Payson; Delightful Rags, Springville; Domino’s Pizza, Payson; Fat Jack’s Pizza, Payson; Fiesta Catering, Santaquin. Nature’s Touch Home Cleaning, Spanish Fork; Parley’s Place, Salem; Payson Market; Payson Rx Express; Royal Nails 5, Spanish Fork; V Sisters’ Creations, Santaquin. Christie Brzezinski San Andres Parishioner
American Legion meeting
American Legion District #4 held its executive meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Springville. District #4 Commander George Van de Water conducted. Items discussed included the upcoming Area 2 Conference. It will be held Oct. 24 in Spanish Fork. For the Prepare Care Bag Project for veterans in nursing homes in Utah County, members will meet at the Spanish Fork Memorial Building on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8 a.m. to fill the bags and after that the bags will be delivered to nursing homes. The District Conference for District #4 was discussed for the Spring of 2016. The time and place are yet to be determined.
Volunteers installed benches, weeded and otherwise spruced up the Benjamin City Cemetery on Sept. 8 as part of Kade Richardson’s Eagle Scout Project.
Eagle Scout project honors deceased father’s and grandfather’s wishes About six years ago, when Kade Richardson’s spectacular dad died less than two years after his wonderful grandpa died, his grandmother and mother set about ordering headstones. Grandpa had wanted benches in the Benjamin cemetery so family and friends (especially the elderly) had something to rest on as they paid their respects and visited. Mark Richardson had previously told his father that one of their sons would cement benches in the cemetery as an Eagle Scout Project. Mark had devoted his life to service and accomplished more serving of others in 44 years than most do in 88 years. He wanted his sons to know the value of work as well. He owned a landscaping company and was in a position to be able to be there when friends, neighbors and relatives needed the help of his equipment, strong physical body, knowledge and willingness to work. He had fully intended to be there to assist his sons in the project. Due to his untimely, sudden death, Richardson’s sons were left on their own to finish merit badges and start the Eagle Project. Managing alone, Lynn found it very difficult to stay consistent with the effort. Their son Kade, age 11 at his father’s death and now 17, chose to honor those wishes. He placed a temporary bench on top of the hill until he could present the project, paperwork, and “how to” to the Scout program. He almost gave up several times, but
with the help of a few leaders in his Troop 1510 and ward members who helped with the computer work etc., along with his mom’s encouragement, the project “wish” became reality. Mom had been praying the last two years for an angel to come into their life to help (like her husband had helped so many other boys finish their Eagle Scout Projects). She thanks the Poulsons for becoming the caring angels who finally got the ball rolling this past summer with the incentive and confidence to finish. On Sept. 8, volunteers cemented benches, planted trees for shade, weeded, washed headstones, weed whipped, leveled ground, cleaned restrooms and spruced up the Benjamin City Cemetery like new as part of Kade’s project. Inscribed on Kade’s dad’s headstone is, “What a man becomes, depends upon how many he helped along the way.” Reference - Matt. 25:34-40. *** When freedom does not have a purpose, when it does not wish to know anything about the rule of law engraved in the hearts of men and women, when it does not listen to the voice of conscience, it turns against humanity and society. - Pope John Paul II *** Our freedom can be measured by the number of things we can walk away from. - Vernon Howard
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Educational opportunities SHHS salute to veterans are widely available for aspiring genealogists
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By Ginny Ackerson he ever-growing digital world is making family history so much more accessible. One way the electronic age contributes is by providing education for genealogists on all subjects and areas of research. We are extraordinarily lucky here in Utah to be near many of the organizations that are on the cutting edge of this educational tidal wave. At the main library in downtown Salt Lake City, there are many websites that can be accessed for free. They also sponsor daily classes and monthly seminars, especially for countries like Denmark, Germany, England, etc. For more information, visit https://familysearch.org/locations/library_class_schedule. FamilySearch, https://familysearch. org, has over 4 billion names available at their site with thousands of names added daily through the indexing program. They also have classes, tutorials and YouTube instructions for family history at all levels of experience at the following websites: https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/ home.html; https://familysearch.org/ ask/#/; and www.youtube.com/user/FamilySearch#p/p. Brigham Young University has a huge Family History Center which provides a yearly conference in July and free classes on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. For more information, visit http://sites.lib.byu.edu/familyhistory/sunday-classes/. BYU also has free online genealogy clsses at http://is.byu.edu/site/courses/ free.cfm. Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group (UVTAGG) meets monthly in Provo on the second Saturday and offers several free classes and a newsletter with great tips on research and technology for the genealogist. For more information, visit http://uvtagg.org/.
Ginny’s Genealogical Gems The Riverton FamilySearch Library has daily classes and monthly seminars which are held on the third Saturday. They have many computers and the same databases as the FHL and have lots of knowledgeable people to help you. For more information, visit https://familysearch.org/ learn/wiki/en/Riverton_FamilySearch_Library. Several major institutes of genealogy and other genealogical societies come to Utah for their conferences. The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is one and offers an intense week-long course of study in January taught by the leaders and experts in the field. There are many different subjects offered each year. For more information, visit http://ugagenealogy.org/aem. php?eid=16. The largest genealogical and technological conference in the world, RootsTech, is offered annually in February in the Salt Palace. All the latest in genealogical technology is highlighted along with more than 220 classes on family history research. Members of the LDS Church are invited to attend Family Discovery Day on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. This free one-day event is full of inspirational messages, instructional classes, interactive activities and exciting entertainment to teach LDS members (ages 8 and up) how to find their ancestors, prepare names and take them to the temple, and teach others to do the same. For more information, visit https://rootstech2016.smarteventscloud.com/portal/ newreg.ww.
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Veterans were honored at a Salem Hills High School football game on Sept. 11.
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Former quarterback Scott Mitchell’s ‘Alive Again” gives encouragement for life By Debbie Balzotti
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Motivational speaker LaMarque Ward visits Landmark High School By Sighler Crigler Dragons Times Reporter Motivational speaker LaMarque Ward visited Landmark High School in Spanish Fork on Thursday, Sept. 10, to talk to the students about achieving their dreams. He encouraged students to put forth an effort in everything that they do. Ward was very determined to give his children what he
couldn’t really have when he was young. Ward grew up in a rather poor family but made something of himself by doing all he could to improve his situation. Ward visited the school to show and tell us not to let our dreams go but to embrace them. He explained that no matter our situation, if we put forth the effort, we are able to follow our dreams. He explained that dreams don’t come easy, but with enough work, integrity and character, all will be worth it.
Springville Youth Court is in session to help peers By Shannon Acor Twenty Springville student volunteers will assume the role of judges, bailiffs, clerks victims’ advocate and mentors as members of the Springville Youth Court. In October, the court will begin working with juvenile offenders who have committed first offenses that are Class B misdemeanors and under. The peer-topeer court will be in session the second and fourth Thursday of the month in the Springville City Council Chambers.
The dispositions (sentences) of the court strive to incorporate accountability, encourage skill development or provide a community connection through service. This approach is known as “restorative justice.” Once the juvenile offender successfully completes the terms of the disposition, he or she is invited to return to the court and report on their experiences and, in return, maintains a clean record. For more information, go to www. springville.org/youthcourt or contact the Prevention Department at 801-491-7823.
Tale of the Mushroom Prince By Evelyn Benz Once upon a time, back when the world was still new, there was a young boy. He traveled far and wide, exploring the world without fear, without worry. Alone he traveled until he found a forest of grand mushrooms. The mushrooms were bigger than any tree he had ever seen before in his travels. They blocked off the sun’s rays far above. “You are a strange-looking creature,” he heard from voices sounding like whispers coming from the giant mushrooms all around him. Frightened, he started to run, but he only got himself lost deeper into the forest of giant mushrooms. “Don’t run, we won’t hurt you,” the voices said, and the boy stopped. He looked all around and saw nothing but the giant trunks of mushrooms around him. “Don’t be scared of us, we were once alive like you, but a Pythoness killed us and trapped our souls inside these grand mushrooms. You must find your way out within three years when she comes out once more from her castle in the middle of the forest,” voices whispered. The young boy walked and walked all around the grand mushroom forest but couldn’t find the exit. The spirits of the once living kept him company throughout his endless walk. They would tell him stories and give them clues of what they were when they were alive. And as the years went by, they all became his close friends and they called him their prince. The three years were about to be
up when the prince found an opening at what he thought was the end of the mushroom forest. Overjoyed, he ran to it, only to realize that it was not the end of the forest but the very middle of it. He had reached the Pythoness’ castle. He was in the middle of the mushroom forest with only one day left to spare. There was no way he would be able to find his way out in just one day being so deep in, he thought. Then the prince started to take his first steps towards the castle. “No, no, prince, you must not enter there. That’s the castle where the Pythoness rests,” the voices of the spirits warned him. But the prince was sure in what he was about to do as he responded, “My dear friends, I will end the Pythoness’ hold on you and set your spirits free.” The voices started to weep and cry as he disappeared into the castle. Inside the castle, he found a sword and found the Pythoness resting on a bed of feathers. But, as he raised his sword to slay her, he felt mesmerized by her beauty and hesitated. Just as the sun was going down, ending the third year of the Pythoness’ rest, she awoke and saw the prince holding out a sword at her in the air. The Pythoness killed him and trapped his soul in a grand mushroom. And the mushroom prince and the other souls remained trapped in the forest until the Pythoness finally died and their souls were freed to roam the earth. Evelyn Benz is a young author. She can be reached at www.evelynbenz.com.
e are curious about our Utah County national celebrities. When Scott Mitchell competed on “The Biggest Loser,” we were fascinated as we watched his struggle and transformation. The former Springville High School and University of Utah quarterback from Springville was a record-setting NFL quarterback and recently a popular SHS coach for four seasons. We were all rooting for the Mapleton resident! After his reality TV appearance, Mitchell was encouraged to write his biography to encourage others to not just lose weight and get healthy, but more importantly to move beyond the disappointments of the past and find happiness. “I am so grateful for everyone who has helped through this journey,” wrote Mitchell. “I hope to help others along this same path. The sky is the limit!” Readers will sympathize with him as he describes teen years filled with financial distress and family discord. The handsome high school star athlete had a miserable home life. Mitchell describes his professional football career and the rush of being on the playing field. He reveals his despair when that career ended after 12 years in the NFL. “I just sat down on the ground and started to cry.” He mourned losing the “rush” and excitement of performing in front of 70,000 people in stadiums and on TV. Many years later, he was again performing in front of a huge TV audience as a contestant on “The Biggest Loser.” At age 46, he now weighed 366 pounds and was terrified of ending up like his father who had recently died due to obesity-related health problems. He talks frankly about the changes he underwent as a result of that contest. The book is filled with stories and memories Mitchell hopes will give hope
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to everyone facing challenges. He uses the analogy of a caterpillar emerging from a cocoon to become a butterfly to describe his transformation. His advice includes these words: “I’ve succeeded as an athlete and failed in weight loss. The beautiful thing I’ve found is that you can learn how to perform in arenas where you struggle and feel like it’s impossible to succeed. You’ve got to learn to love yourself.” “Alive Again” is published by Spring Creek Book Company, a local company. The book is available at www.amazon. com for $16.95. *** The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. - Thomas Jefferson
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Who do you want to be for Halloween? By SlowJoe40 My son wants to be a doctor. That’s a good thing, right? I would be very happy if my son were to become a doctor. Unfortunately, he’s only talking about his Halloween costume. A doctor? That shouldn’t be too hard. We should be able to make him a nice doctor costume out of stuff we have around the house. (And when I say “we” I mean “The Wife.”) Wait... now he says he wants to be Captain America. That should be fine. I like Captain America and what he stands for. I’ve seen some Captain America costumes at the store. In fact, I wouldn’t mind having one of those cool Captain America shields myself. Wait ... now he says he wants to be Spider-Man. I guess that’s okay, too. Spider-Man’s not as patriotic as Captain America, but he’s still heroic.
Wait ... now he wants to be Anna from “Frozen” because his big sister wants to be Elsa. Umm, I’m not sure how I feel about this one. It definitely wouldn’t be my first choice for him. I don’t want to discourage it too much, because then he might show his stubborn streak and try to hold his ground. It’s probably best if I just give it a few days until he changes his mind again. (A couple of years ago his older sister spent four months declaring she wanted to be Shaggy from “Scooby-Doo” for Halloween. Fortunately for us, those four months were between December and March, so by the time October rolled around she had long forgotten it. No father has ever aspired for his daughter to look like Shaggy from “Scooby-Doo.”) And now ... still Anna. On the plus side, he’s listened to the “Frozen” soundtrack enough that he knows all of the songs.ˆ
Wait ... now he wants to be Olaf the snowman from “Frozen.” That’s better! A snowman costume shouldn’t be too hard (for The Wife) to figure out. Wait ... now he wants to be Jar Jar Binks! He’s never even seen any of the “Star Wars” movies, so how does he even know who that is? And there definitely won’t be any Jar Jar Binks costumes at the local store, so that means we’ll have to search the Internet. Wait ... now he wants to be Iron Man. Good! But he was Iron Man two years ago, and that costume doesn’t fit anymore. We’ll have to get a new one. Wait ... now he wants to be a firefighter. Even better! He can dress up like a real hero! (Of course, there’s still some time between now and Halloween, so he might change his mind another 17 times.) For more funny-ish stuff, go to slowjoe40.com.
Wait … now he wants to be an astronaut!
company located in Orem. As the owner Kris Krohn and one of the other co-owners began to talk, I told my husband that this is what I was looking for. Done-foryou real estate! After we studied about Strongbrook, we knew that we had found a place where I could meet the objective that I was striving for: homes that would serve as a haven for families that couldn’t purchase homes for themselves but wanted more than an apartment to raise their children in. Since July 2014, we have purchased two homes and are working on our third. The benefit for me? Tax breaks, residual income (cash flow from rents) and peace of mind knowing that my homes are providing a place of comfort for others. Strongbrook is so much more than just real estate. They just launched a new global program titled Strongbrook Mentoring Network. This great program is to help people increase their own personal value by having access to many wonderful mentors that might otherwise cost thousands of dollars. If you are interested in helping
yourself and your love ones by growing your value and having great mentors to help you grow, go to the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android and search for Strongbrook. It is a free app but it is by invitation only. Follow the instruc-
tions - the code that you need for the invitation is 55793. Click it and enjoy all the wonderful programs that it has to offer. For more information contact me at www. LarMarEnterprises.Strongbrook.com or 801-850-7782.
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Real estate: It’s time to think residual income By Laura Evans
Life is a fast-paced occurrence these days. Gone are the long days of tasks when the whole family worked together. Now we individually run from one job to another hoping that we can support ourselves and our loved ones. When will we be able to slow down and enjoy the fruits of our labors? About six years ago, I became interested in real estate. I felt that I might be able to purchase homes that small families could rent and feel like they had a safe place to nurture their loved ones. So I signed up for a real estate education course. Not only did the course cost me way too much money, but it also caused me a lot of confusion and stress. My sweet husband told me to just let it go. I felt bad for the money that I had invested and not being able to finish this objective. But letting it go saved me a lot of heartache in the end. About four years later, we attended an event put on by Strongbrook REIC, a
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The Springville Kiwanis Club’s Sub-for-Santa 5K on Oct. 10 will raise funds for the club’s annual food drive which helps needy families during the holiday season.
Sub-For-Santa 5K to support Springville kids Nebo School District hosts Nebo School District recently hosted its Nebo District Extravaganza at Diamond Fork Junior High School.
The Springville Kiwanis Club will hold its Sub-for-Santa 5K on Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. at the Springville High School stadium. How many ways can a 5K race support our local kids? Many! First, part of the proceeds goes to the Springville Kiwanis Sub-for-Santa effort. This includes gift cards and a food drive that provides hundreds of Springville families with extra support they need during the holiday season. Last year, over 1,200 pounds of food and over 600 gift cards were distributed to families in need here in Springville to brighten their
Christmas. 5K proceeds also go directly to sponsoring school organizations. This year Springville High School, Sage Creek Elementary and Cherry Creek Elementary will benefit by each runner they sign up. SHS’s Key Club and Drill Team will help work the event, giving the kids opportunities to serve their community. The Key Club and local Scout troops help with the food drive too. Kids helping kids. That’s a winning combination! To register for the run or become a member of Springville’s Kiwanis Club, visit Springville-Kiwanis.org.
Powder pouch owned by past Payson resident By Janeene Whitelock & Cynthia Peacock
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enry Elmer was born March 7, 1841, in Adams County, Ill. His parents were Hyrum and Lucina Elmer. When he was 11 years old, the family started across the plains to Utah. He walked most of the way helping drive the cattle. While living at Whites Fort, Utah, he worked at a church dairy. He was 12 years old. He made 50 cents a day milking 25 cows morning and night. Later, he helped his father make shingles, and they also hauled blocks of granite for the building of the Salt Lake Temple. After moving to Payson in 1858, he was able to attend some school. He learned to do many trades. Along with his father, they hauled rock from Spanish
Fork Canyon to wall up the tithing cellar and the community well in the center of town. He was a surveyor of roads, canals and bridges. He and his father continued freighting and selling commodities out to Camp Floyd where they were able to purchase items from the soldiers, including a U.S. Cavalry powder pouch. (Come in to the Payson City Center D.U.P. Museum to see the pouch.) Henry later used this pouch while serving in the Black Hawk War. The pouches were used to keep the black powder dry. When Johnston’s Army left Utah, Henry took ox teams and hauled the wagons back to Payson for the blacksmiths and the nail factory. In March of 1866, he married Sarah Ann Beckstead. They had their first of 12 children on April 7, 1867. He was married to Sarah for 63 years. He died at the age of 87 in 1928 as a result of the flu and pneumonia.
Spanish Fork Rotary surprises Lana Hiskey By Susan Barber On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Spanish Fork Rotary President GaylaBell Youd inserted a new topic into the business meeting. The members of the Spanish Fork Rotary met in the lunch room at the Spanish Fork Maceys store to plan some upcoming service events. It was a pleasant surprise to bestow a much-coveted honor and special designation to Board Member Lana Hiskey who represents the Nebo School District in Rotary service events. Lana was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. When a person is recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow they are presented with a certificate signed by the President of Rotary Internation-
al and the Chairman of the Trustees Foundation and given a lapel pin and medallion. This honor was given to Lana Hiskey for her cumulative time and effort given over a number of years. She has been instrumental in almost every service project planned by the Spanish Fork Rotary Club. With Hiskey’s assistance, the Rotary has raised money to combat polio worldwide, given scholarships to local high school graduates and presented every third-grade student in the local area with a dictionary. She has also assisted with the Rotary Youth Leadership Association program and is always willing to coordinate Rotary projects that offer service in Spanish Fork.
annual Extravaganza By Linda Lewis
For the ninth consecutive year, Nebo School District hosted its Nebo District Extravaganza at Diamond Fork Junior High School recently. The event includes every junior high special needs child in the Nebo district. This year there were 91 special needs participants from a total of eight schools. These students participated in carnival-type events along with a few track and field activities. Some of the events included face painting, fishing for prizes, gunny sack races, decorating maracas, a ring toss and a target toss. They were also able to compete in two of the following: high jump, 100 meter, softball throw and running long jump. A girl and boy who scored the highest of these events were presented medals in an awards presentation toward the end of the event. Approximately 135 students from all the
schools served as peer tutors. These peer tutors volunteered as timers and score keepers and escorted the participants to each of their activities. The organizers and coordinators of the event were Coach Linda Lewis and Jo Edan Parker. What started out as an intramural event at Mapleton Junior High School where these ladies were teaching has turned into a district-wide, well-anticipated event. This is truly one of the most successful activities these students will be involved in during the year. Much thanks go to Diamond Fork Junior High School, principal Troy Petersen, PE teacher Kacey Larsen and her second and third PE classes as well as all those who served as peer tutors. What goes on at the extravaganza will linger in the hearts for all those involved for many years to come.
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Saints counseled to become economically self-sustaining
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reviously we mentioned that the 1868 General Conference focused on preparing the Saints to support a churchwide rollout of the Brigham City system of cooperatives with ZCMI as its centerpiece. Let’s look at what the prophet said in one of his talks at that conference. He reveals his motivation to lead the Saints in become economically independent of the world’s corrupt economy. President Brigham Young began his talk by pointing out that the Kingdom of God is as much concerned about our temporal salvation as our spiritual. “The object of the teachings at this Conference ... has been to teach the people how to save themselves daily, in a temporal point of view ....” He then declares that the Lord wants us to leave Babylon. He said, “We are called upon to come out from among the wicked, as it is written, ‘Come out of her, O my people,’ that is, come out of Babylon. What is Babylon? Why, it is the confused world: come out of her, then, and cease to partake of her sins, for if you do not you will be partakers of her plagues.” Brigham then states the Saints must become economically self-sustaining as a people because God said Babylon is destined to fall. He states, “... suppose this is true concerning the gathering out of the
Thoughts on Zion Saints, and that Babylon, or a confused and wicked world, will cease its operations as they are now going on, and the time spoken of shall have come, when the merchants will mourn and weep because there is no one to buy their merchandise .... By and by there will be a gulf between the righteous and the wicked so that they cannot trade with each other, and [interstate commerce] will cease .... We want you henceforth to be a self-sustaining people. Hear it, O Israel! Hear it neighbors, friends and enemies, this is what the Lord requires of this people.” Brigham then asks a very important question applicable to us today: “But if this is the Kingdom of God and if we are the Saints of God ... are we not required to sustain ourselves and to manufacture that which we consume, to cease our bartering, trading, mingling ... and joining with all the filth of Babylon?” Tough question. How would you respond Brigham’s call for the Saints to become economically self-sustaining? Discuss this at BuildingZion.org.
The Spanish Fork High School Cross Country program is seeing great results this year at their meets.
Sp. Fork Cross Country is the team to watch Spanish Fork High School has had a jump in participation in its Cross Country program over the last two years, and the Dons are off to a great start for this season. On Aug. 20, at the Pre-Region Meet, the Boys Cross Country team finished in second place just eight points behind Salem. The girls finished in fourth place. Top finishers for the boys were Heston Andersen (1st), Joey Buck (4th) and Nate Hanson (5th). Top finishers for the girls were Madeline Stone (6th) and Alivia Evans (7th). On Aug. 25 at the Salem Hills Meet, the Boys Spanish Fork Cross Country team beat Salem Hills For the first time in history. Top finishers for the boys were Heston Andersen (1st), Joey Buck (2nd), Nate Hanson (3rd), Fletcher Stanworth (9th) and Guts Wright (15th). Top finishers for the girls were Madeline Stone (5th), Sam Crockett (6th), Sarah Heaps (10th) and Alivia Evans (11th). On Sept. 5 at the Utah County Invite the Boys Cross Country team took home a trophy with its second-place finish. The girls team finished in sixth place. Medal winners in the Boys Jr/Sr Race were
Heston Andersen (3rd), Joey Buck (8th), Nate Hansen (11th) and Fletcher Stanworth (20th). Medal winner in the Boys Fr/Soph Race was Tanner Olson (16th). Medal winners in the Girls Jr/Sr Race were Madeline Stone (8th), Alivia Evans (18th) and Sam Crockett (19th). Medal winner in the Girls FR/Soph Race was Sarah Heaps(13th) At the Murray XC Invite on Sept. 15, the boys team finished in seventh place. The girls team finished in 17th place. Medal winners were Heston Andersen (10th) and Nate Hanson (21) out of nearly 900 male runners from Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. The boys team continues to be the team to beat this year in our region. While we have had individuals qualify for state in the past two years (Heston Andersen in 2013 and 2014 and Nate Hanson in 2014), the entire team has a team qualification within its reach. The girls are also fighting hard to qualify for state this year. We have several girls that have stopped playing other sports when they realized how great they are at running. We wish the Cross Country Dons good luck in their upcoming meets and at state next month.
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This photo is shot down Little Rock Canyon with morning sunlight. The photo was taken about 15 miles from Springville on Forest Service Road 027, which is accessible from the Left Fork of Hobble Creek Canyon via Pole Heaven Road. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended as the road gets very rocky toward the top.
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friends. Select a red or blue vest and get ready to have a blast shooting lasers to fame and glory. Be careful though, the ruins are full of crumbling stone walls, statues, flashing lights and fog and mummies are seen breaking through walls. Laser light shows move to the sound of musical scores. In addition, a variety of game options are available once you master the basic red vs. blue game. Be sure to ask about game options such as “Vampire,” where one player is given the role of vampire and everyone else is a peasant. The number of vampires increases as a
www.ServeDaily.com peasant is hit enough times. The vampires win if they convert enough peasants, the peasants win if time runs out. Come and try your skills at the pool table. The room is lit with lamps hung over the tables with a large selection of music from a jukebox to enjoy while you play. Do you enjoy throwing balls? Then head on over to Skee-Ball and win some tickets that you can redeem for a prize. So much activity can build up an appetite. They have you covered with a snack bar where you can order cheeseburgers, fries, drinks and other classic favorites. Their french fries are famous. South County Lanes is located 122 W. 900 North in Payson. Take I-15 exit 250. Let the good times roll!
Senior Karissa Carter donates blood during a recent blood drive at Landmark High School in Spanish Fork.
Blood drive at Landmark High School a big success By Baylie Shepherd Dragon Times Reporter
Dr. David Nance was honored during the September meeting of the Nebo School District Board of Education for his generous service to Nebo students through the Kids Cause program.
KIDS Continued from page A1 summer of 2016. Three daughters are hygienists and have worked in the office with their dad. Dr. Nance’s youngest daughter is working as a dental assistant with her dad and is attending school preparing become a hygienist. It is a fun family office which Dr. Nance also shares with his brother. Dr. Nance and Stacy have nine grandchildren and love spending time with them and their children. Dr. Nance loves Disneyland/Disney World and just anything Disney. They spend time there as a family and with friends. He also has a great love of trains, which are featured in his Doctors Depot office. Dr. Nance and Stacy have always been very active in the community and schools. Bonnie Palmer said, “We, at Kids Cause, especially appreciate his generosity when it comes to providing emergency dental care for children.” Kids Cause partners with optometrists and dentists in the area to provide for visual and dental needs of students which have been identified by their teachers. These services are donated by optometrists and dentists at no cost to the families
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unless they can pay the $20 lens grinding fee. Each doctor agrees to see five children a year. District audiologists can help children get hearing aids through Kids Cause. Over the past 17 years, thousands of children have been served. Kids Cause was organized 20 years ago for the purpose of providing clothing, medical treatment, vision care, dental care, school supplies and other items that will contribute to the well-being of public school students who are not served by any other community, state, or national agencies.The Kids Cause board members for Nebo district are Kaye Westwood for the Payson area, Patricia Palmer for the Spanish Fork/Salem area, and Bonnie Palmer for the Springville/Mapleton area. Today, Kids Cause has school coordinators in approximately 81 schools in Utah County, including 24 schools in Nebo School District, 16 schools in Provo School District and 41 schools in Alpine School District. Kids Cause relies totally on volunteer help. School principals, staff and Kids Cause coordinators assess needs and follow through on services. With the financial support of United Way and the day-to-day support of Woodland Peaks Uniserv, Kids Cause can and does make a difference for students in need.
Landmark High School and American Red Cross would like to thank all those that donated blood during the school’s last blood drive on Friday, Sept. 18. The goal was for the school to have a total of 29 units of blood donated. The total for the day was 27 units of blood donated. The donation of blood goes to help save lives and bring health to those that are in need.
The students of Landmark High School are constantly trying to give back to the community by any means possible. The students that participated in the blood drive, either by donating blood or volunteering time, receive Red Honor Cords that they get to wear with their cap and gown during their graduation ceremony. It is a great time and great benefit to help others in the community. We would like to invite others in the community to donate blood on Monday, Nov. 16, at Landmark High School.
DUP: Become a member Judy Elsner Public Relations Ever wonder about the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers organization? It was organized on April 1, 1901. The constitution of DUP states that the purpose of the organization is “to perpetuate the names and achievements of the men, women and children who were the pioneers in founding this commonwealth by preserving old landmarks, marking historical places, collecting artifacts and histories, establishing a library of historical matter and securing manuscripts, photographs, maps, and all such data as shall aid in perfecting a record of the Utah pioneers.” Interested in joining? What can you expect when you join DUP? Enjoy membership with a great group of ladies. Receive registration papers from the registrar or online at www.dupinternational.org, fill them in and return them to the registrar within 30 days and pay a membership fee. Receive the Legacy newsletter four times each year. You can be an associate of the DUP if you are not a descendant of a pioneer before May 10, 1869.
Expect to present a history of an ancestor pioneer at a DUP meeting. Prepare a short story about yourself to go into a camp scrapbook along with a picture of yourself. Enjoy hearing the history of our forefathers. Do your research at the ISDUP History Department and Photo Department. - Bring friends and family to the Pioneer Memorial Museum. Volunteer at your local DUP museum and support your local community. Enjoy the friendship of other DUP members. Recently, Marilyn Robertson of Camp Sierra Bonita was recognized as being a member of the DUP for more than 60 years. She has contributed greatly to the organization. The Springville-Mapleton Company meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Springville Senior Citizen Center, 65 E. 200 South. Individual camps also meet once a month at various times. If you have any questions, you may call the Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum at 801-491-2076. Check the museum out on Facebook at Springville-Mapleton Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
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Mr. Grill: Come find out what you’ve been missing
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am surprised how many people don’t know about Mr. Grill. I tell people where it is and they say, “Oh, the ice cream place?” Yes, they do have ice cream there, but that is not all. They also have some crazy delicious sandwiches served on hot, fresh scones (got your attention there, huh?) and some scrumptious hand-cut fries. Mr. Grill is a family-run business owned by Ron and Mary Spann, people who are passionate about making delicious, one-ofa-kind food. One thing that makes Mr. Grill stand apart is the fries. Mmmmmm ... the fries are exceptional. The fries are handmade fresh right when you order them. And they are addictive. I love them because they are a bit thinner than the usual fry, more like shoestring fries. They are crispy and soft and hot and just yummy. Tyler Oliverson, my accountant friend, said, “It is like In-N-Out Burger’s fries but better to the power of 10.” I believe that he meant that these fries are way better than In-N-Out. I got the Philly CheeseSteak and it was beyond yummy. It had big strips of ribeye steak, diced peppers, provolone cheese and some exceptional sauce. What made it really delicious was that it was served on a fresh, hot scone. The scones are soft with a crispy outside. And let’s talk about the meat. Everything is fresh and local from Springville Meat Company. The burgers are made with ground sirloin ... you get the picture. Nick got the Spanish Pork Philly (love the name). It is Philly Cheesesteak made with pork and it has bit more spice and heat to it. Nick got his with banana peppers and Ron said some people even put jalapenos on it. The pork was tender and tasted delicious with the zesty sauce. Megan and Tyler Oliverson both got scone burgers but each one had a unique flavor and style to it. I love how you can
Sandwiches and burgers are served on homemade scones at Mr. Grill in Spanish Fork.
Delectable Dining customize your burger. Tyler got his with Ron’s signature raspberry spicy sauce that I could honestly pour on anything. It is just sweet and spicy and delicious. Ron also makes a pineapple relish that is to die for. Dustin Harrow got the brat with sauerkraut and it was pretty delicious. Christie got my favorite item on the menu, a grilled chicken sandwich on a scone with raspberry spicy sauce and ranch. I know that sounds a little bit crazy, right? Ranch and a raspberry sauce, but wow! Those flavors just blended and it was delicious. Christie was a little hesitant to go for the scone bun, but she thought it was perfect. The grilled chicken was a good-sized portion and was very moist and tender. After we were done with our meals, we had to try the Sub Zero Ice Cream. They take a cream base and using liquid nitrogen create amazing ice cream. The really cool thing about it is that anyone can have a frozen treat. They offer bases that range from cream base to low-fat base to nondairy bases like almond or coconut. Then you can choose your flavor and mix ins.
I really like Crazy Monkey Banana with banana, cake batter, peanut butter, marshmallow, Butterfinger and almonds and caramel on top. Yummy banana overload. I loved the combination of flavors and the crunch from the Butterfinger. The ice cream that blew my mind was the Raging Cajun. It has Mountain Dew, Fire and Ice (spicy), gummy bears and marshmallow cream. The flavors just explode in your mouth. You have the citrus
of the Mountain Dew with the spicy fire and ice and then those gummy bears. You eat it and then a second later you have a little burn from the fire and ice. So the moral of the story is you need to go to Mr. Grill. Mr. Grill is located at 788 N. 800 East in Spanish Fork between Café Rio and Papa Murphy’s. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
By Mary Dame
The next item they have on their calendar is the Utah Valley Woodcarving Club Show in October in Spanish Fork. Many of them will participate in the show by entering projects they have carved as well as working to help set up the show and make it successful. It takes a lot of hours and work to do this, but these guys and gals love to participate and see the joy on your faces when you come to see their projects. In the past, the show has had 150 to 200 entries and many displays and fun things to see and do. Please come and join us at the Payson Senior Center and participate in the Utah Valley Woodcarving Club Show by entering a carving or coming to see others carvings. The 10th Annual Woodcarving Show will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building, 400 N. Main, Payson, on Friday, Oct. 16, from noon to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration and set up will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 15; there will be no public viewing on this day. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children 10 and under when they are accompanied by an adult. Scouts and leaders can attend free of charge if they are wearing a Scout uniform.
Woodcarving show set
I would like to tell you about a group of senior citizens who happen to be the most kind, gentle and sharing people I know. These people are members of the Senior Center in Payson, and they meet every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the Carving/Wood Shop at the center. They are learning and teaching woodcarving and painting. Some days are quiet and relaxing and others are bustling with questions and suggestions, but one thing is sure: they are sharing their talents and skills with each other and everyone who walks through the door seems a little interested in what they are doing. One of the carvers makes canes and gives them away to people he can see that need some help walking. So far he has given away over 130 canes. Another group decided to cheer up people the Veterans Home in Payson at Christmastime by creating hand-carved and painted ornaments to decorate one of their Christmas trees. They started around April of this year and have made over 100 ornaments so far. I have had the privilege of carving with them for two years and it is always joyful. We compare our work with each other and share new ideas.
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Spanish Fork Chiropractic is now open to serve clients in southern Utah County.
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Temkin International Inc. a provider of superior packaging products, has been named the Payson September Business of the Month.
New chiropractic office Temkin International open in Spanish Fork named September Payson By Kathy Anderson The first questions Dr. Mike VanDyke receives about his new business in Spanish Fork are never about the business but about the community: how he likes the community and if he lives in the area. “I love that Spanish Fork has a real sense of community,” Dr. VanDyke said. Born and raised in Orem, he is excited to set down roots and raise his family in Spanish Fork. The new business has already been involved with the local chamber of commerce and donated to the Treasures of the Trail party. “Anything we can do as a business to get involved in this community, we want to be part of it,” he said. “We want the community to know they have a partner in their health care and we are invested in their well-being and our community.” Dr. VanDyke is married with two beautiful kids: Emmerson, who is 19 months old, and Olivia, who is 9 years old. He is a family man who loves to play basketball, soccer and volleyball with his daughter in his spare time. However, he hinted that he may need to take up baseball now that he is in Spanish Fork. Dr. VanDyke has been a practicing chiropractor for almost a decade. He graduated in 2006 from Palmer College in San Jose, Calif., and owned his own practice in Sandy during the past five years. The
new chiropractic business, Spanish Fork Chiropractic, is a satellite location of Baker Chiropractic in Provo. Many of the staff members, including owner Dr. Steve Baker and marketing director Carrie Hernandez, live in Spanish Fork and now have the ability to offer services at both locations. Dr. VanDyke has worked with Dr. Baker part-time over the past two and a half years. He chose to come to Spanish Fork full-time because they already had many clients making the trip from Spanish Fork to Provo to use their incredible services. “We are super excited to be in Spanish Fork and give you the care you need,” Dr. VanDyke said. “We are here to make you feel awesome!” Typically people who come to them don’t feel great because they have been in an auto accident. They have two promises that set their practice apart from everyone else. First is the never pay promise, meaning that if you have been in an auto accident, whether it is your fault or not, you will never get a bill from their office. Second, they guarantee their work, meaning that they will continue to work with you, on their dime, until you feel great. Plus, if you start to feel pain months later, they will adjust you for free to ensure that you continue to feel great. At Spanish Fork Chiropractic, you have a partner in your health care and a highly qualified staff that is invested in your well-being.
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Temkin International Inc. has been named the Payson September Business of the Month by the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce. Temkin International Inc.’s worldwide headquarters is located in Payson and has more than 400 local employees. Temkin has been supplying customers with superior packaging products since 1980 by focusing on the core principles of service, value and distinction. A legacy of customer service and quality products has earned Temkin its position as a leader in the flexible film packaging industry. Temkin is dedicated to delivering peace of mind by providing you with the highest-value packaging experience. Danny Temkin is the heart of Temkin. He is an astute businessman who has won over the industry with his big heart and great sense of humor. He is also known for his great customer service, friendliness and determination. Danny’s education came from “the school of hard knocks,” and his best teacher was “Miss Experience.” In 2000, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year for the State of Utah in the field of Industrial and Consumer Product Manufac-
turing. In 2008, the Produce Marketing Association named Danny its Floral Marketer of the Year. However, he considers his greatest accomplishment to be his family. Danny’s vision for the future has contributed to Temkin’s solid growth and its ability to service many industries. Temkin operates manufacturing facilities in four strategic locations to provide exceptional products and excellent customer service. State-of-the-art equipment runs around the clock to ensure fast turnaround, and all products are carefully inspected to guarantee quality. Temkin provides packaging options that are fully adjustable for material, size and print. Customers can choose from a diverse line of existing packaging options or work with our in-house design department to create a custom look using logos, designs and technologies printed in up to 11 colors. Temkin is proud to say it has been manufacturing in the USA since 1980. It is also dedicated to maintaining a healthy environment for the benefit of future generations. Commitment to environmental sustainability is evident in its selection of raw materials, product development and manufacturing practices.
Gayleen Jones retires after 35 years with Central Bank Gayleen Jones retired in September after 35 years at Central Bank’s Spanish Fork office. While Jones’ long-time friends and colleagues at Central Bank are sad to see her go, they are happy for her success and wish her well in retirement. “Gayleen always gave 100 percent to the work. She was the kind of employee you could consider as a trusted friend,” said Glen Roach, manager of Central Bank in Spanish Fork. Central Bank would like to congratulate Jones and thank her for her years of service and loyalty. *** Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. - George Washington
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Utah County welcomes first hospice home No one wants to imagine themselves or their loved ones in the position of needing end-of-life care. However, most will need some sort of help when the end is near. Now it’s easier since Utah County has received its first hospice home. Sunrise Hospice Home is a 16,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Orem that was built specifically to cater to those nearing the last days of life and the people who love them. With superior comfort and knowledge, end-oflife care is provided in a warm and serene setting. “It is a place where friends and families can gather to enjoy the richness of life until the last moments and leave their worldly cares behind,” said Stacy Hales, director of nursing at Sunrise Hospice Home. “Our compassionate and certified professionals and volunteers allow families and friends to leave the role of caregiver and resume the role of spouse, child, sibling or friend. It’s a place where
patients and families can alleviate the fear of dying, begin to heal emotionally and embrace the time to say goodbye.” Sunrise Hospice Home has all of the amenities needed to cater to families and patients including family suites where relatives traveling from out of town can stay on site, large patient rooms and family gathering areas. One of the most unique benefits of Sunrise Hospice Home is that there is no charge for those who need financial assistance. “Through very generous donations, we have the unique ability to not have to turn anyone away because of financial hardship. We are very fortunate to be able to provide this service to the community,” said Steve Kelly, director of marketing. If you’re wondering if someone you know would qualify for this unique facility, or if you have any general questions, please call Pam Lamoreaux, intake specialist, at 801-224-7200.
Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce members support the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter as September Business of the Month.
South Utah Valley Animal Shelter named chamber’s Business of the Month By Mike Morgan The staff at the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter is honored to have received the Business of the Month Award from the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. We appreciate all they do in supporting businesses in the Spanish Fork/Salem area. At the shelter, we have made great strides in helping the animals in our care.
We appreciate all of the help given to us by our rescue groups and community volunteers. When we look back 10 years and see how far we have come, it gives us great hope for the future. As long as we have the welfare of the animals in mind, we won’t loose focus on what is most important here at the shelter. Come visit us at 582 W. 3000 North in Spanish Fork or call us at 801-851-4080 and adopt a pet today.
Security Service Federal Credit Union marked the opening of its new branch in Payson with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $3,000 donation to the Central Utah Veterans Home.
Security Service credit union opens Payson branch and Shear Indulgence Spa-N-Salon donates to veterans home Shear Indulgence Spa-N-Salon has opened in Spanish Fork.
Security Service Federal Credit Union marked the opening of its new branch in Payson with a $3,000 donation to the Central Utah Veterans Home. “We have a strong military foundation,” said Mike Chapman, executive vice president and COO. “It seemed only fitting when dedicating this new branch that we honor the men and women who have dedicated their lives to our country.” Security Service has been a part of the Payson community for several years and decided to relocate the branch to a freestanding location to better serve its members. The credit union strives to help make a difference not only in the lives of its members but also in the communities it serves. Community leaders were on hand for
the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new freestanding branch will provide members easier access to service with two drive-through lanes and 2,200 square feet of interior space including private member service offices. “Our members appreciate having a private office to go to and discuss their personal financial information,” said Greg Reed, vice president of the Mountain West Region. “On the other hand, they love the convenience of keeping the family in the car and using the drive-through for their transactions.” In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, members were treated to an appreciation event. The new branch is located at 1322 Turf Farm Way, Payson. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.
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opens with ribbon cutting By Sabrina Perry When I created Shear Indulgence SpaN-Salon, I wanted it to be something more than expected. It started in an 11x12 room in our home that we turned into a salon two and a half years ago. When your service was over, you got a piece of chocolate. When children would get a haircut, they would get to pick a comb and get a chocolate - all part of the Indulgence experince. But the growth was more than expected and a feeling came that I could not excape: it was time to move. With a lot of hard work and a lot of help, we moved to 1348 E. Center in Spanish Fork. I’m su-
per excited about my team members at the salon. They all have such talent! I’m so grateful for all my clients who trusted me to serve them and for the chamber of commerce, Channel 17 and Serve Daily for all they do to help you. We offer a variety of services including haircuts, colors and perms, hair extensions, eyelash extensions, spray tans, facials and chemicals peels, back treatments, brow and lash tinting, body scrubs and wraps, full-body waxing and manicures. There is also a massage therapist on staff. It’s your time to be pampered. We are here for your beauty needs. For more information, call 801-798-0365.
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OCTOBER 2015
Park Elementary featured at Nebo board meeting By Lana Hiskey At the Nebo School District Office, a firm handshake, eye contact and a simple greeting such as, “Hello! Welcome to Board Meeting,” is what every visitor and district staff encountered from 13 Park Student Leaders at the Sept. 9 Board of Education meeting. Students and staff had the privilege to present the good things happening at Spanish Fork’s Park Elementary School. Everything presented was centered on the Leader in Me program. Lily Stutz, a sixth-grade student, start-
ed things off by sharing her experiences in Leader in Me and with the 7 Habits. These habits provide a sound education for setting goals in life. Lily also mentioned how she loves reading. Principal Ryan Kay presented the Leader in Me program and the Three Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) focused on by Park Elementary: 1. 90 percent of students will read at grade level, and 100 percent of students will make one year’s academic growth. 2. 93 percent on-time attendance. 3. 80 percent of all students will earn a Golden Panther Paw.
Utah Old Time Fiddlers to play at art museum By Ginny Ackerson Springville will welcome the Utah Old Time Fiddlers and Country Music Association to the Springville Museum of Art on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4:30 p.m. for the organization’s musical performance as part of the museum’s Sunday Concert Series. The concert is free to the public and sponsored by the Springville Arts Commission. The Utah Old Time Fiddlers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, perpetuation and enjoyment of Old Time music. Their purpose is to encourage musicians of all ages and to provide them with opportunities to improve their skills by performing in public. If you live in Utah and enjoy the music of the fiddle tradition, then this is the place for you. Their chapters hold regular jam sessions and are also available to play for special occasions. The Utah County chapter serves the Utah County area (Springville, Spanish Fork, Orem, Provo and Salem). They hold their jam sessions every first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. The first Wednes-
day jam session is held at the Orem Senior Center, 93 N. 400 East, Orem. The third Wednesday jam session is held at the Springville Senior Center, 65 E. 200 South, Springville. The spirit created by these musicians is contagious and spreads through audiences like wildfire. Their repertoire ranges from toe-tapping, hand-clapping favorites to slow, romantic country ballads that take you back to far-away memories. Come listen to these great entertainers as they fill the museum with those good old-time tunes. On Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m., the featured artists will be the Red Desert Ramblers. They play bluegrass, classic country and swing music. With a combined 165 years of experience, they blend harmonies with smoking instrumental breaks. The Salt Lake Tribune stated, “When it comes to locally produced bluegrass bands, it’s hard to do better.” They have been honored by the International Bluegrass Music Association by being the first Utah band (and Sharon Mitchell as the first hammered dulcimer player) to ever be hired for an IBMA performance.
Third-grade students from Park Elementary School in Spanish Fork sang songs as part of a presentation highlighting Park Elementary programs during a meeting of the Nebo School District Board of Education.
Esther Wirfs explained the new Leadership Academy class students will attend once a week. Students will continue to expand their knowledge of the 7 Habits and Leader in Me as well as learn about leaders in music, art, history and much, much more. Heidi Cook represented the School
Community Council and expressed her love for the Leader in Me program and how it has helped in the growth and success of her children and family. To cap the evening off, the third-grade students sang three habit songs that brought smiles and applause from those that experienced the joy of our student leaders.