Renovation work resumes at Payson theater Many people have been asking, “What’s happening with the Huish Theater? When’s it going to be finished?” The exterior improvements are obvious. The photo shows the upgraded exterior of the building as it stands today compared to 2006 before renovation began. The interior improvements are not so obvious. Much had been accomplished both inside and out up until January of this year when the theater’s owner, Gordon Taylor passed away and fundraising ceased. With Facebook and various online fundraising websites, the project can now move forward again with help from the public. The new website, http://huishpace. com, will be coming online shortly and will have lots of great details about the renovation progress. There are a lot of exciting features planned that will make the Huish Performing Arts and Cultural Education (PACE) Center a truly remarkable venue whose time has come in the south end of Utah County. Renovation will take place in phases as funds become available. Phase 1 plans are in place at this writing to install ADA-compliant restrooms in the rental unit just east of the main entrance. The other two rental spaces along Utah Avenue will be outfitted as a small performance venue for dance classes, a comedy club, areas for music lessons and performances, and oth-
er such uses. Once this venue is ready to go and a cash flow is generated, Phase 2 will begin, which will focus on the inside of the building, including the auditorium. A 56 foot by 42 foot stage was completed in 2013, electrical service was upgraded, some seismic upgrades were made, a waterproof membrane was installed on the roof, the old coal boiler and chimney were removed and replaced with a new HVAC system, a steel beam was fabricated which will support a new balcony that will be added, a new office/conference room was completed on the second floor, and a new, all-volunteer theater board of trustees was formed to head up the project. A gofundme.com account has been setup (www.gofundme.com/27z6xzr9) as well as a Facebook page (http://facebook/ huishpace). You can also donate at any Central Bank branch under the name Huish PACE. Since all the work will be done in phases, only small amounts need to be raised at a time. Large or small, any and all donations will help and will be greatly appreciated. Huish PACE is a nonprofit organization, making all donations tax deductible. Located at 98 W. Utah Ave., the Huish Theater was built by the David Huish family in 1948. Movies were shown there for many years before the theater closed in Jauary of 2002.
The Huish Theater in Payson is shown before and after its exterior upgrades in 2006 and 2016. Renovation work is again moving forward at the building.
Local injured veteran beats the odds By Stacy Thomas At the onset of the holiday weekend, as prime seating for parade routes were being staked out and the typical patriotic decor began to adorn porches and storefronts, I set out for the Central Utah Veterans Home to interview a veteran. On arrival, I was directed down various hallways where I passed by several residents with smiling faces and received warm greetings from the attending staff. I found my way to the room of Bruce Erickson, who was visiting with his wife Debbie. I was prepared to hear a few war stories, or even a “good old days” memory of when boot camp was more like boot camp because it was an uphill-both-ways-in-the-snow kind of boot camp. The story Bruce shared with me confirmed he is a veteran both brave and resilient but not at all what I expected. Bruce and Debbie married in 1970, the same year Bruce joined the military. He started in the Army, then transferred to the Air Force and then the Navy Reserve. He put in a total of 15 years of service ranging from medevac, VIP airlift and fleet support throughout the U.S., Europe, and the Mediterranean. Bruce spent the next 17 years piloting commercial flights and raising a family. Their children grew, started families of their own and began to settle in Utah. A long-awaited retirement had finally come for Bruce and Debbie and the gravitational pull of family and, of course, grandchildren led them to Utah as well. They chose to settle down in the beautiful community of Timber Lakes just east of Heber.
Payson Market raising funds for girl with rare condition By Stacy Thomas
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Technology has helped paralyzed veteran Bruce Ericksen increase his independence.
It was at their home in June of 2007 where Bruce was in an ATV accident. Debbie and her brother were nearby when the accident occurred. When asked how they attempted to revive him, Debbie cheerily replied, “My brother gave him a good slap!” Despite their admirable ability to recall even the darkest of moments with revelry and humor, the reality was grim. Bruce’s injuries were severe: paralysis from the neck down. He spent three months in hospitals, but no improvement was made. Bruce was released still in crit-
ical condition; he was sent home to die. The best estimate was five months. Debbie did not have a medical background; she had taught art to junior high students as well as early-morning seminary. Perhaps it was her creativity and faith that carried her past the five-month estimate. Under her care, Bruce slowly came off the machines and began to get well again. They found a wheelchair that, with a few minor adjustments, he could operate on his own as well as a device that See VET on Page A3
“In our stores, we believe that our people make a world of difference. We invest in our people so that they can take care of you.” This statement is found on the Payson Market website and it’s more than just empty rhetoric. Just ask Tina Holman. Tina works in their deli department. In 2006, her daughter, Savannah, was diagnosed with Vanishing White Matter (VWM). VWM is an extremely rare condition that destroys myelin, the brain’s white matter. There is currently no cure for VWM. It is a progressive condition and sufferers can expect an increasing loss of motor skills, loss of vision, epileptic seizures and more. Few sufferers survive more than 5 to 10 years after onset. Payson Market, on behalf of Tina and her daughter, is trying to make a difference. Throughout the month of July, customers will have the opportunity to purchase a balloon for $1. The balloons will be collected, and on Aug. 6, all balloons will be filled with helium and released. Manager Mike Tippetts envisions a rainbow of color floating through the sky as part of a “Find a Cure for VWM” local fundraisSee FUNDRAISER on Page A3
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New law allows fireworks 10-78 Utah Foundation purchases through July 27 assists law enforcement Utah fireworks laws have changed this year allowing the purchase of lawful fireworks from June 23 to July 27. Fireworks can only be discharged three days prior and three days after the holiday (July 4 and July 24). Please take note of possible restrictions on where fireworks can be discharged put in place by local municipalities. The law reads as follows: The State of Utah controls the purchasing and use of fireworks in all areas of Utah. The code allows for the use three days before, on the day of, and three days after the 4th of July and July 24th holidays. Here is the code section: 53-7-225. Times for sale and discharge of fireworks. (1) This section supercedes any other code provision regarding the sale or discharge of fireworks. (2) A person may sell class C common state approved explosives in the state as follows: (a) beginning on June 23 and ending on July 27; (b) beginning on December 29 and ending on December 31; and (c) two days before and on the Chinese New Year’s eve. (3) Except as provided in Subsection (5), a county or municipality may not prohibit any person from discharging class C common state approved explosives in the state as follows: (a) between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., except that on July 4 and July 24, the hours are 11 a.m. to midnight: (i) beginning on July 1 and ending on July 7; and (ii) beginning on July 21 and ending on July 27; (b) (i) beginning at 11 a.m. on Decem-
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No call is ever routine in the life of an officer whether on patrol, on horseback or in a jail or prison house. Before every work shift, they say goodbye to their loved ones never knowing if it will be their last kiss, hug, words or goodbye. They put all this on the line for the lives of perfect strangers they have yet to meet. The code 10-78 is used by many departments to mean “officer needs assistance” for perhaps a traffic stop, an arrest, or - most dreaded - officer down. 10-78 Utah Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for law enforcement members injured in the line of duty from any agency including but not limited to officers, K-9, sheriffs, the Highway Patrol, U.S. marshals and correctional officers. 10-78 Utah Foundation also serves as a support system for currently serving law enforcement by providing thank yous, support rallies, walks and fundraisers as well as raising awareness on behalf of the
injured and providing future support for injured law enforcement. 1 0 - 7 8 Utah Foundation consists of one of the original founders and four other board members. It is 10-78 Utah Foundation’s hope and future goal to be able to stretch outside the state of Utah to provide this service to other states that don’t have such an organization. Currently, 10-78 Utah Foundation is the only organization statewide that provides this kind of relief support to any and all law enforcement agencies. Please follow us on Facebook and check out our website, www.1078utahfoundation.com, for updates on events, fundraisers and ways you can help.
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Springville DUP plans pioneer activity for families Susan Bartholomew DUP Museum Director The Springville Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum will host a family night event at the museum on Monday, July 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend. The museum is located at 175 S. Main in Springville. If only the DUP museum had magical powers like in the movie “Night at the Museum” and the pioneers in our museum would come to life at night. Wouldn’t that be something? On July 25, Susan Mitchell will be at the museum to bring Priscilly to life and share some great stories with us. Susan is a ventriloquist and is a delightful storyteller. She’ll be performing at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. There will be a demonstration on the
museum’s weaving looms in the basement activity room by Sandy Allison. She brings this old art back to life. It is fun to see something that the pioneers used to do. This will be a hands-on demonstration for those that attend. There will also be pioneer games and activities and other sharing of the lives of our Springville pioneers. Come enjoy bringing our pioneers back to life, even if it is just in our memories. Come celebrate Springville and Mapleton’s pioneer heritage.
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Public invited to handcart presentation by historian
The second annual Central Utah Veterans Home Car Show and Cruise in Payson was a big success, with thousands attending.
Central Utah Veterans Home holds Veterans Car Show, Cruise in Payson This year, the Central Utah Veterans Home Car Show and Cruise in Payson was a fundraiser for the Central Utah Veterans Home Santa Zone. At the Santa Zone, the veterans are able to select a few different purchased and donated gifts to then be wrapped and shipped to their loved ones. This event brings a lot of smiles and happiness during the Christmas season to all of the families of the residents at the veterans home. This year, the car show raised thousands of dollars to put toward the Santa Zone to help our nation’s hero’s give Christmas gifts to their loved ones. The Veterans Car show was a huge success this year due to of all the community sponsors, volunteers and staff at the Central Utah Veterans Home. Eathan Gognia was a huge part of this year’s show. He volunteered his time doing an Eagle Scout Project to help advertise and raise funds for the car show. Eathan and his Scout troup spent hours going to local businesses, other car shows and all around the community handing out flyers
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and information about the show. Other big supporters were the staff at the Central Utah Veterans Home and many local businesses; Local Cheddar, Lulu’s Craft Corner, Arrowhead Upholstery, Utah Avenue Insurance, the Provo Elks Lodge, Serve Daily and the Payson Chronicle were very helpful in recruiting and advertising and helping the show be such a great success. The 2016 Central Utah Veterans Home Car Show had thousands of people in attendance from the community and approximately 110 classic cars on display. It also had the support of more than 30 local businesses that provided carnival booths, games, activities, prizes and treats for everyone. The veterans were all smiles throughout the day from the cruise around Lincoln Beach to dunking Chris Baird in the Serve Daily Dunk Booth. We want give a special thanks to everyone who gave so much time and effort to this great event and showed support our nation’s heroes and their families.
Savannah. Payson Market is located at 586 N. Main in Payson. Balloons will be available for purchase until the date of the balloon release. More information on VWM as well as contribution efforts can be found at www.vwmfoundation.org.
Handcart travel the way it was done in 1856 to 1860 is the theme of an upcoming lecture sponsored by the Springville Senior Citizens. It will be held Wednesday Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center, 65 E. 200 South, Springville. This event is free and the public is invited. The handcart experience catches the hearts and imaginations of many who have ancestors who came west by that unique mode of travel. Even for those with no family or religious ties to those pioneers, the idea of immigrants taking scant provisions so they could push and pull handcarts across the plains to begin a new life in what they believed was Zion is intriguing. Lyndia Carter, an avid historical researcher, writer and lecturer, will take her audience along that long and difficult trip to Utah using the participants’ own words to piece together the day-to-day drama and drudgery of the handcart era. Traveling on foot was not unique to the Mormon handcart immigrant experience. Nearly everyone heading westward except for the young, elderly and ill walked most if not all the distance to Oregon, California, Utah and other areas. The exertion of pulling and pushing a handcart was exhausting labor compounded by a lack of supplies, inadequate clothing, ex-
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treme heat, storms and horrendous cold. Certainly, in Carter’s opinion, they went the hard way. It was inexpensive, but it was the only way they could afford to “gather to Zion.” They paid the price with effort and perseverance. This method of transportation, lasting three years, involved only about 3,000, or 5 percent, of the 60,000 Mormons who migrated to Utah between 1847 and 1869 before the building of the transcontinental railroad. About 2,000 came in 1856, the first year this transportation method was used. The remainder coming in 1857, 1859 and 1860 (none in 1858). Carter is a stickler for historical accuracy, and the handcart pioneers’ real, factual stories in their own words and without embellishment are captivating. Lyndia McDowell Carter is a former Utah history and English teacher. She is deeply involved in several historical organizations and keeps active studying history and doing research and writing as well as speaking basically on a full-time basis. She has written a number of articles for various publications and is currently working on manuscripts for a few books on the handcart pioneers. She has been a consultant for and has appeared in several TV documentaries on overland migration, Utah history and the handcart story.
required that they attach a large flag to the back of his chair to keep an eye on him. Bruce fondly recalled a memory of his chair malfunctioning and flipping him upside down. His wife arrived to give aid. Bruce warned her not to laugh at him. She laughed, and then she went to work repairing his chair. Debbie served as her husband’s caretaker for more than six years before he became a resident of the veterans home. Their ability to see the possibilities is nothing less than inspiring. In Bruce’s words, “I cannot lament over what I can no longer do. I look for what I can do.”
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Elder experiences miracle on the ocean near Panama By Dennis McGraw
It was like any other Sunday, except this Sunday, I was on my own. I was running Sacrament Meeting alone this week — well, without my normal companion, anyway. One of the locals agreed to be my companion for a few days while my regular companion was off-island attending some branch meetings. Sacrament went smoothly: I taught several lessons in both Spanish and Kuna and we broke for the day. I wandered to the other end of the chapel, which had also served as my home for the past eight months. My companion called and said they were going to meet me at the shore line to head to the next branch meeting on an adjoining island - “Oh, and grab the life jackets, it’s a little windy out today,” he said. I quickly changed into shorts and a T-shirt - I hated traveling between islands in my Sunday clothes. I carefully folded them up and stuffed them into a garbage bag to keep dry on the boat ride. When I arrived at the beach, my companion and five other missionaries, including a local who was the branch president, awaited me in a boat on the outer edge of the break. The waves were pretty big, so they did not want to drive into the beach to pick me up. They motioned to me to row out in a small fishing boa. My temp
companion and I paddled out to the larger boat, which had a motor and was about 15 feet long and wide enough to seat three across (or two comfortably). It had a semihard top to keep the sun and rain off the travelers and was used mostly for private taxi service from island to island. I waved goodbye to my temp companion as he paddled back to my home island. We didn’t get far before we started taking on water. I bailed water out with a makeshift one-gallon milk jug as a bucket. Soon the water was above my ankles. I passed the bucket to a forward elder and began bailing water with my hands. Everyone was bailing with their hands. I looked back at the driver just as a wave hit us from behind and engulfed the small outboard motor, flooding the boat. I looked at the branch president. Our eyes met, and we both had a look in them asking, “Is this really happening?” As the water flooded up to my knees, I realized the boat was going down, and I quickly grabbed my garbage bag of clothes and bailed out the side. We all huddled together watching in horror as the boat upended and went straight down, leaving nothing behind except some floating debris and the gas tank. We prayed feverishly and vowed to be okay. We were quickly separated by two large crashing waves. Now in two groups, we
Photo by Ed Helmick
Having strong roots is important in life, and it is aptly illustrated in this photo taken on a nearby mountain road. Aspen trees grow as a colony - young and old trees - from a common root system like a family. They stand tall and proudly reach for the sky. With their leaves shimmering in the wind, they have been given the popular name “Quaking Aspens.” Aspen trees are found in all 29 counties in Utah and are our Utah State Tree. For more information about landscape photography by Ed Hemlock, contact him at ed.helmick@gmmail.com.
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were fending for ourselves. I glanced out to the outer channel, saw a large Colombian supply boat and realized we were too far off from the shipping channel and would not be seen by any passing boats. Boom! A wave pounded me. I desperately searched and found my companion, and we both knew it was time to head for land. I could see the beach in the distance maybe two miles out - and kicked with all my might toward it. Another wave and another pounded me, and my companion and I were separated by a large distance. The motion of the monstrous waves hitting and tossing me to and fro made me nauseous. I threw up again and again. Choking down sea water, I threw up yet again. The life jacket felt like a brick around my neck. It was water-logged and practically sinking, so I took it off and added it to my garbage bag of clothes that had enough air trapped inside to float. My legs were cramping at this point, and I lost sight of my companion. But every now and again at the crest of a wave, I could make out his figure before I was shoved down into the trough of the swell and saw nothing but massive swells and black seas. Up ahead, I saw the reef of my island, the waves crashing against it like a headon collision over and over. The violent spray and wash was eerie and devilish. There was a narrow slot about 20 feet across. “Could I make through?” I wondered. The waves were too big, the current too strong - I’d never get in place. I began back-stroking to jockey for position. I caught a glimpse of my companion; he was way out of position. He would never make to the slot. Suddenly, I saw a Colombian boat stopping to pick someone up, and the person was pulled in. I couldn’t see who it was. At the crest of a wave, I screamed and threw my arms in the air. They turned away from me. “Are you kidding? Why aren’t they picking me up?” I thought. I had to get in position. Nobody was coming for me. I decided I’d swim all the way in. Four hours had passed and I was so sick. I would have been dry-heaving if it weren’t for the sea water I was chugging, and my legs were cramping so badly I wasn’t sure if they were even moving. For the first time, I begin to have serious doubts about whether or not I was going to make it.
Suddenly I heard a motor. I saw a local fisherman waving me on. They pulled me in just outside the reef. They turned to the beach - and I yelled, “MY COMPANION IS OUT THERE!” “We can’t get him yet, the boat is riding too low,” they said. I’m dropped on the beach 30 minutes from my pueblo. I fall to the ground, my legs and body so exhausted I cannot stand. I lay on the beach for 30 minutes waiting for my circulation to normalize. I crawl to a nearby fresh-water river and spend the next 45 minutes laying in the river, thanking Heavenly Father that I have lived through the experience and praying for the safety of my friends. We would all come together later that night and realize for the first time that we were all okay. Thank you, Panama, for the experiences, and thank you, natives of San Blas. I owe my life to you. Que Dios les bendigan siempre. Elder Brannon McGraw
Mapleton to host ceremony opening new parkway trail
Mapleton City has announced that phase 1 of the Mapleton Parkway Trail is nearing completion. The city will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration on Monday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone (walkers/runners/bikers) is invited to attend. City officials will introduce the trail and celebrate it with a community walk, run and bike. For those bringing their bikes, there will be a bike-decorating contest for kids up to 15 years old. Prizes will be given for the best decorated bikes, so be creative and have fun. There will also be drawings for several great prizes for all ages. The location of the ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 2400 S. Main followed by a short walk, bike, or run on the new trail.
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Kaufman Backpack giveaway set anniversary to help children in need By Melissa Prins
Pattie Cutler and Roger Kaufman, both from Springville, and both of the Springville High School graduating Class of 1971, were married July 23, 2015, and are celebrating their oneyear anniversary this month. Attending school and growing up in the same little town, then reuniting 45 years later, Roger and Pattie had not communicated since high school.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost back-to-school season! In just a few short weeks, the kids will be getting ready to head back for another amazing school year. This time of year always puts a strain on a family’s budget. Getting kids ready for heading back to school is expensive. You’ve got school supplies, new clothing, shoes - just the added stress can make this time of year difficult. Did you know that every year Tabitha’s Way in Spanish Fork hosts a backpack giveaway for underprivileged schoolaged children in the Utah County area? Through the generous donations of community partners, they were able to provide more than 600 backpacks to children in need last year. These backpacks are brand new and filled with school supplies like pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, rulers, paper, notebooks and more. But they don’t stop there. They also provide underwear and socks and have free screenings at the event, too! This year, the event will be held on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Veterans Memorial Building, 400 N. Main, Spanish Fork. They are hoping to blast
Nebo students win national welding honors By Lana Hiskey Tabitha’s Way in Spanish Fork will provide hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies for children in need at its annual backpack giveaway Aug. 6.
away last year’s record by providing more than 900 backpacks to local school-aged children. If you are in need of school supplies for your children, plan on being at the event. Do you have what it takes to be an amazing volunteer? Call today to learn more about our volunteer opportunities at 801-709-8573 or email info@tabithasway. org.
Beehive Homes Community Spotlight 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 longtime members of the community. Viola Lavona Thatcher was born to John and Pearl Peterson of Dalton, Nebraska, in 1928. The town of Dalton was just 28 years old when Vi was born and had about 100 people living there. The Peterson family was a farming family growing all sorts of grain and raising some cattle, mostly for personal use. Vi grew up working the farm with her dad. She quickly became the main driver of the tractor - either to keep her out of the way or to give her a safe job. Nebraska was a rough country in those days. With the Western Railroad extension ending in Dalton, most folks either came to the end of the line to travel east or because no other town would have them. Vi married when she was 18 years old and stayed in Dalton long enough to have two children, Rhonda and David. She moved to Denver, Colorado, and loved the beautiful scenery and weather. Vi spent the next 20 years in Denver raising her children. She later would follow her daughter Rhonda to Utah. She lived with Rhonda and her husband in Elk Ridge for nine years before she met the love of her life: Glen Thatcher. Glen was a wellknown beef rancher and horse whisperer in the Spanish Fork area. Together they cared for Glen’s horses and property. Vi loved Glen’s five children like her own. And Glen adored Vi just as she adored him. After 33 years of marriage, Glen passed away in 2011, and Vi stayed on the ranch caring for the property. “One time Glen and I went for a drive, he loved to surprise me with a drive. I loved it - he would come home and grab me and say, ‘Vi, let’s go,’ and off we would go. Sometimes I would have no idea where we would be driving .... I loved those drives. One time we were taking the horse trailer to get air in the tires. We stopped at Kentucky Fried Chicken on Main Street in Spanish Fork. Pretty soon there was a commotion going on and everyone was looking out the window,
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pointing and laughing at a chicken walking through the parking lot. It was our chicken! It had been roasting in the trailer and decided it was time to go. We ran out to catch it and it took off. We lost it. Later, some friends said it was wandering around the property where C-A-L Ranch is located now. But we never did find that chicken. We laughed about it for years after.” In 2015, Vi’s daughter Rhonda began a battle against cancer. She and Vi were best friends. They did everything together. Rhonda was an accomplished school teacher, winning best teacher of the year and receiving a large grant to help children in the local schools. Rhonda lost her battle to cancer in February of this year, leaving her husband and five children. Vi’s son Dave lives in Omaha, Nebraska, and visits every now and again. “Losing my husband was very difficult. Losing my daughter was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. No mother should outlive her daughter,” Vi said. Vi lives in Beehive Homes of Salem. She is enjoying the quiet life - reminiscing about the old days, laughing about good times and crying about hard times. “I re-
ally do like this place. I never wanted to leave my home, but I realized I needed to, and living alone was not a good option. Living here is the next best thing. The workers are so kind and helpful,” she said. Vi has 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Thank you, Viola Thatcher, 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 can to make life enjoyable for those around you. To contact Viola Thatcher, you may visit or write to Beehive Homes, Care of Viola Thatcher, 1015 S. 550 West, Salem, UT 85653.
The Maple Mountain High School team of junior welding fabricators took third place in the nation at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Each state brought their best welding team to compete. MMHS’s team consisted of Tyler Christmas, Ben Warnick and Tosh Davis. These amazing students built an impressive metal tool box from scratch in 6.5 hours. Congratulations to this amazing team and their teacher and coach Jared Massic. When asked about what the program provided for the students, Lorraine Davis said, “The SkillsUSA motto is, ‘Preparing for leadership in the world of work.’ It’s Jared Massic’s commitment to SkillsUSA and to the boys that has directly contributed to their success at the National SkillsUSA competition and, no doubt, he has helped to make them ‘leaders’ in a world if work. MMHS is very lucky to have him there!”
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Nebo HOPE Dalton’s: More than a steakhouse Run: Racing By Amy Baird for a cure P for cancer Help finish the fight against cancer by joining the Nebo HOPE Run 5K and Family Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 20. A diagnosis of cancer is a life-changing event for patients, their families and all those who love them. The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life takes that event and changes it again for the better by showing them they are not alone. Relay For Life is a global community working together to empower communities to celebrate the lives of people who have and are battling cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 20 other countries, gather to take part in this global relay movement and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Since 1985, more than $4 billion has been raised through Relay For Life to support the American Cancer Society’s mission. Nebo Relay For Life is southern Utah County’s community event where teams, family and friends come together to raise money to help finish the fight against cancer. In spite of the impressive accomplishments of the global movement, Relay For Life is a personal movement for every team and every participant in the relay. “Nothing could fill the hole in our lives left by the loss of my father,” said Robert Moore, owner of Nebo Comfort Systems in Payson. “Relay For Life helped give us new meaning, new purpose and a new mission. We honor him by working to put an end to the disease that took him from us.” Nebo HOPE Run is sponsored by Nebo Comfort Systems’ Nebo Cares Program. The run will be for families of all shapes and sizes, businesses, school teams, neighbors and friends. The $20 registration fee includes a race T-shirt and much more. There is a Special Cancer Survivor registration with additional awards for participating survivors and a special racing division. Kids of all ages can join the event by participating in the 5K and the Fun Run. Businesses can participate through the Nebo HOPE Run’s sponsorship program or by sponsoring a team of participants. All profits from the race will go to the American Cancer Society’s Nebo Relay For Life. The Nebo HOPE Run 5K will start at 8 a.m. at the Spanish Fork Sports Park, 296 W. Volunteer Dr., Spanish Fork, by the main pavilion and travel along the beautiful Spanish Fork River Trail. The Family Fun Run will start at 10 a.m. and will also start at the main pavilion and go around the four main baseball diamonds. “The Nebo HOPE Run will be a wonderful opportunity for families to celebrate life as we race to save lives,” said Lorene Moore, co-director of Nebo Cares. Register your whole family for the Nebo HOPE Run at nebohoperun.org. Those interested in being a business sponsor can contact Nebo Cares director Lorene Moore at lorene@nebocares.org or 801-465-2709 or Nebo Cares director Tyler Moore at tyler@nebocares.org or 801400-1377.
Mapleton searching for CERT volunteers Mapleton City is looking for volunteers to help out with the city’s CERT program. Anyone is welcome to volunteer. They are looking for all levels of availability. Let them know if you are interested in attending a CERT training. If they have enough interest, they will put together a class. Please contact either Chief Jackson at jjackson@mapleton.org or Therin Garrett at cert@mapleton.org or call 801234-0453.
rime rib, smoked salmon, rib eye steak and Saint Louis style ribs. If your mouth isn’t watering right now, I’m guessing you are a vegetarian. Dalton’s is a steak house that is esteemed for its high-quality steaks and salmon. I may have jumped up and down when I found out that I was reviewing Dalton’s. Ok, let’s be honest. I did. For appetizers, we ordered the coconut shrimp and fried pickles. To be honest, I don’t like shrimp. I decided to give it a try though. The coconut shrimp has a light crispy breading that had toasted coconut in it. The coconut and shrimp flavors melded beautifully with the sweet pepper cot sauce (apricot preserves mixed with red pepper flakes). It was one of my favorite items of the evening. This is shrimp that even people who don’t like shrimp will adore. It is that good. When I saw fried pickles on the menu, I just had to try them. I wasn’t disappointed. I was expecting pickle chips that were fried, but these were juicy dill pickle spears. The beer batter set off the pickle flavor and it was a great combination. Plus, the magical thing was that the crispy breading did not get soggy from the pickle juice. It came with some cool ranch. The entrees came and took my breath away. Each one was delicious in its own unique way. I got the prime rib, which was a hearty piece of meat served with au jus and fresh horseradish. The meat was tender and just melted in my mouth and paired well with the seasoned au jus. I had the mashed sweet potatoes (think dessert disguised as a side dish) which had brown sugar and cinnamon. The dark, warm flavors of the mashed sweet potatoes paired nicely with the rich prime rib. I was quite happy with my selection. The salmon was perfectly smoked and very flavorful. It came on a bed of wild
rice pilaf. The side was sweet potato fries with creamy fry sauce. The sweet potato fries were nicely crisped on the outside and were to die for with the fry sauce. The Fish and Chips were perfectly cooked with a thin, crispy crust of that divine beer batter. I want everything I eat from now on to be dipped in that batter and fried. It was delicious. The fries were light and crispy. The cole slaw fresh and delicious with bits of bacon. The surprise favorite for me was the Chicken Marsala. Looking at the menu, it didn’t sound like anything too impressive. However, after I took a bite, all I wanted to do was just sit and dip the bread in the sauce and call it good. The chicken was very tender and topped with sautéed mushrooms. The mashed potatoes were a combination of russet and red potatoes and oh so creamy. When you put the sauce on them, wow. It was just creamy paradise. The sauce is unreal. Marsala sauce with added cream and bacon. Yes, bacon. Mmmmm. I could have put the sauce on anything. I normally just take one bite of someone else’s meal, but I had to keep eating it. In total, I probably took ten bites of it. It was that good. At this point, we were pretty much full, but after seeing the dessert menu I knew I couldn’t leave without a sampling. The Lemon Lush and Coconut Cream Pie were downright addictive. The Lemon Lush had a crust made out of crushed nuts and graham crackers. Then there was a rich,
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creamy layer topped with lemon topping. Wow. It was tart and delicious. It was especially refreshing on a hot summer day. The coconut cream pie had a sweet graham cracker crust with the filling, which was creamy deliciousness with toasted coconut right in the filling. Then it was topped with more toasted coconut and whipped cream. Mmmm. Yummy. We were treated like royalty while we were there. I really believe that their motto is true: “Come a customer, leave a friend.” I would highly recommend stopping by Dalton’s for some made-from-scratch deliciousness. Dalton’s Steakhouse is located at 20 S. 100 West in Payson. Their lunch hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Their dinner hours are Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. They are closed Sundays.
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World Folkfest celebrates 30 years of folk dance The World Folkfest in Springville, Utah, invites the public to join its 30th celebration of world cultures, music and dance when visitors from around the globe present five evening performances July 26-30, 2016. Folk dancers and musicians from Bolivia, Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Korea, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Poland and the Republic of Georgia are expected to participate in the 2016 World Folkfest. They will be joined by the Rocky Mountain Express clogging team and the Native American performing group Morning Star, who will both represent the United States, and Pacific Generation, who will represent the island cultures of the Pacific Ocean on the final night. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Folkfest, which has grown to become one of the most prominent festivals of folk dance and music in the United States. In the tradition of popular European folk dance festivals, the World Folkfest annually attracts talented folk dance troupes from around the world to Springville where they showcase their cultures through the exciting and vibrant mediums of folk dance and music. The groups perform their dances in
Dancers from many nations pose for a picture before a performance at the 2015 World Folkfest in Springville. This year’s Folkfest will held July 26-30.
beautifully crafted and authentic costumes of their homeland. Musicians travel with the dancers to Springville to accompany the dances on unique, traditional folk instruments. The performers pay their own expenses to travel to the Folkfest, emphasizing their eagerness to share their cultures with the people of Utah. While here, the performers stay with volunteer host families in the Utah County area. “After 30 years I am still impressed at the variety and excitement these international groups bring to Springville. It is a wonderful chance to see and feel international culture at its best,” said Lynn Elliott, chairman of the World Folkfest Board of Directors. Folkfest performances will be presented beginning Tuesday, July 26, and continuing each night through Saturday, July 30. Performances will at 7:30 p.m. at the Spring Acres Arts Park outdoor amphitheater, 620 S. 1350 East, Springville, Utah (next to
Springville High School). The Arts Park will open each night at 6 p.m. with a variety of food and craft booths available to audience members before the show each night. Pre-show entertainment will begin at 6:45 p.m. Seating is general admission; some seating is available at the Arts Park, but audience members can also bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. All groups attending this year’s Folkfest will perform during each evening performance, giving audiences the opportunity to experience cultures from around the world in just one night. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for students, military members and senior citizens; $5 for children ages 3 to 12; and free for children under 3. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets for $6 each. A family pass (up to two adults and four children) is available for $30. Tickets can be purchased online at www. worldfolkfest.com or at the gate with a credit card or cash on the night of the performance. For those who don’t want to miss a minute of this year’s Folkfest, World Passport passes are available for $30 per person. This pass will allow the bearer to attend every performance during Folkfest week. Many groups do different dances
on each night of the Folkfest and bring a variety of costumes, making each evening performance unique. Audience members are guaranteed to see something different and new every night. Because Monday, July 25, is a state holiday, the Folkfest Street Dance traditionally held on the Monday of Folkfest week will not be held this year. Instead, the Folkfest dancers and musicians will appear in the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Grand Parade, which will begin at 9 a.m. on July 25 and travel down Spanish Fork’s Center and Main Streets. Also, the public is invited to attend free after-party dances on the festival stage on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 27, 28 and 29, after the evening performances. Host families are currently being sought to house from two to four dancers during the week of the Folkfest. Host families are asked to provide room, board and transportation to Folkfest events for their international visitors. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to experience first-hand another culture and to share the culture of the USA with their guests. For information on becoming a host family or to sign up, contact Folkfest Housing Coordinator Elissa Caron Johnson at 801-7876530.
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Opera singers to be featured at museum concert By Ginny Ackerson
The Springville Arts Commission is pleased to present a special concert featuring the guest artists and students of the Principal Artist Program on Wednesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the Grand Gallery of the Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville. The concert is free to the public. The Principal Artist Program provides advanced college and emerging professional singers with the opportunity to perform featured roles in a fully staged opera with orchestra while exploring and refining Italian language and style skills. There will be six featured singers: Rocio Valle, soprano (Mexico), Kahli Dalbow, soprano (Utah), Amelia Burshe, soprano (Boston), Hilary Law, mezzo-soprano (Boston), Eric Taylor, tenor (Utah), Kathryn Schwaar, soprano (Utah). These singers are part of the Principal Artist Program this summer and they will be studying specific opera roles with experienced and talented vocal coaches. They will also sing in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” and compete in the Death by Aria vocal competition. World-famous singers Deborah Voigt, Wendy Bryn Harmer and Anthony
Laciura have trained and mentored each singer. This concert will include highlights from operas by Mozart, Puccini, Donizetti, Floyd and more. A small chamber ensemble will be featured with pianist Michael Leavitt and conductor Nicolas Giusti. Sunday, Aug. 21, marks the launch of the 2016/2017 season of the Springville Arts Commission’s Sunday Concert Series. This monthly concert is offered on the third Sunday of each month at the Springville Museum of Art at 4:30 p.m. and is always free to the public. In August, the concert series will feature the Paredes family. Ligia Verduga Paredes holds a master’s degree in flute performance and education from the Antonio Neumane National Conservatory of Music in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Also performing will be Luis Paredes, who holds a bachelor’s degree as a violinist from the same conservatory of music, and finally Samantha Paredes, who started her involvement in music at the age of 6. She was a finalist in the “First Night” singing contest at Provo Towne Centre. She is receiving vocal and singing lessons from Gioconda Vaca in American Fork.
Circles Salem has 14 certify as Circle Leaders By Jasmine Reynolds A group of 14 recently became the first certified Circle Leaders in Salem. Circles Salem is part of a nationwide initiative helping participants escape poverty by becoming leaders of their own lives and gaining a circle of support. The Salem site opened in March with 14 class members. For the past several months, class members have attended weekly meetings and built friendships as they made goals and plans to become self-reliant. “I am proud of the strong, supportive relationships that have been developed in such a short amount of time. Imagine walking into a room where everyone is rooting for you, celebrating your successes or lending a shoulder to you when life gets hard. This is a snap shot of what you would see ... at our meetings,” said Circles Salem Coach Jessica Awbrey. Soon, class members will be paired with community volunteers called Allies who will cheer them on as they reach their goals. One new circle leader said, “I am so excited to start working on achieving my goals and see what is out there for me. As a single mom, I didn’t think I would ever be able to make life any better. I’m hoping I can someday be able to help someone else who is in the same situation.” Circles is meant to be long-term. Ideally, participants will continue in the program for 18plus months, attending weekly meetings as they strive for economic stability. Another Circles class will begin in Salem on Sept. 1. Volunteers are needed who would be willing to be an intentional friend to a participant as well as people who are interested in becoming part of the new class. “There is a certain power that comes from a group of individuals who have a common purpose and are all working toward improving their lives. That power and influence has a way of touching the lives of everyone involved with Circles” Aubrey said. If you are interested in helping your own family become self-reliant or you are interested in helping someone else, contact Lindsay at 801-691-5215 or send an email to VolunteerConnection@CommunityActionUC.org. *** The anchor in our world today is freedom, holding us steady in times of change, a symbol of hope to all the world. - George H.W. Bush, State of the Union Address, Jan. 31, 1990
Photo courtesy of Dr. Isaac Hurtado
Participants in the Principal Artist Program will present a special free concert at the Springville Museum of Art on Wednesday, July 20.
Tatton Baird Hatters, art studio plan magazine release party If you haven’t had a chance to meet Chandler Scott or Jeff Decker, mark your calendar for the Men’s File Magazine release party on July 16. Featured in the June 24 issue of the international go-to publication for art, style, fast cars and everything in-between, the pair have garnered attention and accolades across continents for their work — and put Springville on the map. Scott’s artisan hat shop, Tatton Baird Hatters, has been operating in full swing for months with Scott crafting quality handmade hats for locals and clients around the globe. The release party marks
the shop’s official grand opening. Decker, a long-time Springville resident, businessman and artist, is opening his studio to the public for the first time as part of the launch. The night begins at Decker’s studio, located at 145 N. Main, Springville, with tours from 5 to 6:30 p.m., where you’ll get a first-hand look at his works in progress. Head over to the shop at 52 W. 200 South, Springville, at 7 p.m. to meet Scott and enjoy live music from band Other Desert Cities, tasty eats and plenty of free giveaways. It promises to be a singular Springville event you won’t want to miss.
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Youth arts festival: Two weeks of creativity and fun By Adventures in Creative Writing Class This article was written collaboratively by the Adventures in Creative Writing Class at the Spanish Fork Youth Arts Festival. It is by Gardner Davis, Stuart Holley, Emmie Park, Maggie Petersen, Alex Woidka and Amy Baird (instructor). Imagine walking into a class where food is so cool, you regret eating the delicious works of art. Food creations like pretzel ducks, kiwi turtles, bunny pudding and apple cars. Walk into another class and you will see a straw balancing on a bottle. The magician’s hands move toward the straw and slowly but surely the straw begins to spin in circles. Students around the room are practicing the tricks. As you walk down the hall you hear the strumming of ukuleles as students sing. You look into another room and see people cutting fabric and beginning to sew quilts. In another room, little boys and girls are gluing pom poms onto black paper and blowing bubbles while wearing capes for Star Wars Art. The Spanish Fork Youth Arts Festival is an annual event that gets kids involved in the arts. Classes are offered for children ages 18 months to 18 years old. This year, there were 70 classes with more than 600 individuals participating. The festival runs
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for two weeks with classes every weekday. The classes change from year to year, and every year brings something unique and fun. Classes go far beyond your typical drawing, painting and drama classes. Some of the classes include Campopoly, where they make board games; Pinterest Party, where you make a pom pom garland; Cupcake Wars, where you learn crazy decorating skills like how to pipe and scallop roses; and Star Wars Arts, where they make capes and practice Jedi Arts. The Youth Arts Showcase held on June 17 highlighted the performing arts. Little dancing princesses danced to “Baby Take
The 2016 Spanish Fork Youth Arts Festival offered a wide variety of classes for youth ages 18 months to 18 years old. Pictured is the Youth Arts Festival Showcase where students exhibited their creations.
a Bow,” magicians made pieces of string change size, kids showed off some sweet breakdancing moves, students performed on the ukulele, and “Aseop, Aesop” was performed three times. The Spanish Fork Youth Arts Festival was a huge success. Everyone was sad for it to end. A student in Floral Arrangement said, “The best thing about the class is that you get to take these awesome flowers home.” Another student said, “My favorite floral arrangement was the root beer float made out of flowers.” Parents enjoyed it
as well. A parent in Parent and Me Quilting said, “It gives the kids an opportunity to do something other than watch TV.” The Spanish Fork Youth Arts Festival runs the second and third week of June every year. It is put on by the Spanish Fork Arts Council. It is a nonprofit event with funds raised from the class tuition and fees going to pay for the teachers, supplies and marketing. Class prices range from $35 to $75 for classes like Lego where you get to keep a Lego kit or a quilt-making class that includes all materials.
Free movies set all summer in Sp. Fork All summer long,Spanish Fork City will bring various food trucks and free family movies to the City park (behind the library) on Monday nights. These events will take place most Monday nights through Sept. 5. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair and your appetite. The movies will be as follows: July 11: “Hugo”
July 18: No movie due to Fiesta Days July 25: No movie due to Fiesta Days Aug. 1: “Cool Runnings” Aug. 8: “Frozen” Aug. 15: “Zootopia” Aug. 22: “Minions” Aug. 29: No movie Sept. 5: “Guardians of the Galaxy”
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I love a parade - with entrants tossing candy
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By Joe Capell
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love a parade! It’s July, so that means the parade season is here. Between the 4th of July, Pioneer Day, Fiesta Days, Orchard Days, Onion Days, Salem Days, Garfunkel Days, Daze Days, and Super Happy Fun Days, there are going to be a lot of parades over the next few weeks. People love these parades, so much so that folks will often stake out a spot on the parade route a day or two (or three) ahead of time. They’ll camp out on the side of the road for the chance to have a decent view of the parade. Personally, I don’t get this. I could understand camping out in order to be first in line for front row tickets for a Billy Joel concert but not to see a parade. (Did I just show my age by saying Billy Joel tickets would be worth camping out for? Would I be more “hip” and “with it” if I changed that to a Taylor Swift concert?) (And would I be more “hip” and “with it” if I didn’t use terms like “hip” or “with it?”) Around here, parades are usually made up of the following kinds of entries: 1) dance teams, 2) beauty queens, 3) local businesses, 4) politicians, 5) floats, and 6) horses. (Oh, and horse poop.) These six types of parade entries can sometimes be mixed, matched or combined. For example, a politician might be on a float or a horse. Or, local businesses might combine with dance teams, floats or horses. But whatever it may be, no parade entry can be deemed truly successful unless
Artist Brent Borup always wanted to be an artist, a dream that came true after he committed to creating art to uplift others.
it involves the throwing of candy. Salt water taffy is usually the candy of choice, but if a parade entry really wants to make a good impression, they’re going to have to spend a bit more money. Full-size candy bars will leave a much bigger mark on parade-goer’s minds than salt water taffy. Of course, full-size candy bars will also leave a bigger mark on a parade-goer’s face if it hits them there. That, along with cost, is probably why salt water taffy is so popular at parades. Would you rather get hit in the face with salt water taffy or a full-size Three Musketeers bar? So, if you are a big fan of dance teams and marching bands, you’d better pick your spot now. If you’ve always wanted to get hit in the face with some salt water taffy thrown by a local politician, start camping out now. And, if you want to see a lot of horse poop, you’re extra lucky, because it’s parade AND rodeo season!
Brent Borup strives to uplift through his art Although Brent Borup had always planned on being an artist, it wasn’t until about four years ago that he began to really take that dream seriously. Up until that point, Borup had painted many subjects ranging from from local scenery to beautiful women. He said that most of his paintings were mediocre, and some were very good, but when he looked back at some of those early works, he thought, “Why did I paint that? What was the point? How did that piece of artwork really contribute anything good to the world? How did that really uplift or inspire anybody to make their life better? How did that painting bring anybody closer to Christ? What is the point to my career choice if I’m not contributing positively to mankind?” So, he made a change. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Borup decided to focus on his religious beliefs. He believes that by so doing, he can uplift others, help them make important life choices and even bring them comfort. Borup began to paint portraits of Jesus Christ and pictures of LDS temples, at first quite unsuccessfully. One day, while using social media to spread the word about his artwork, Borup realized that he was focusing on the wrong thing. He decided to stop focusing on selling and instead use his artwork to spread the messages of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
While trying to uplift others, he began to see personal success. Borup is now able to live his dream of being a full-time, self-employed artist. He recently took part in Springville’s Art City Days and Provo’s Freedom Festival. He will soon participate in Spanish Fork’s Fiesta Days, Salem Days and Brigham Young University’s Education Week. You can view Borup’s artwork at www.brentborupstudio.com.
Nebo School District board to hold hearing regarding compensation The Nebo School District Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on July 13 at 7 p.m. to consider the adoption of a compensation schedule for the board The public hearing will be held at the Nebo School District Offices, 350 S. Main, Spanish Fork. Individuals who wish to address the board on this subject during this public hearing may do so by emailing Raquel Baum at raquel.baum@nebo.edu. Please
provide your name, city of residence, and indicate the topic as “board compensation.” If speaking on behalf of a group, please also provide the name or describe the group you are representing. Individuals may also sign up at the public hearing to address the Board. Comments are limited to three minutes for each individual. If a person is speaking on behalf of a group, comments are limited to five minutes.
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Scottish Festival set July 8-9 This year marks the 32nd official Payson Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Join us on July 8 and 9 at Payson’s Memorial Park for the best family fun around. The event begins on the evening of Friday, July 8, with entertainment in the park featuring guest musicians on the stage and storytelling under the dance tent. Admission is free. The main event begins on the morning of Saturday, July 9, with dance, athletics, and pipes and bands competitions throughout the day. There will be high-quality Scottish- and Celtic-themed merchant vendors for shoppers and clan booths to offer historical and genealogical expertise. The food vendors will keep the crowds fed and hydrated with enticing victuals. Join us at noon on Main Street for the presentation of the participating clans and bands as well as the induction of a new chieftain during opening ceremonies. The two-day event concludes on Saturday evening at 5 p.m. on the Piping Field, with closing ceremonies at the end of the competitions. Awards will be presented, Flowers of the Forest names read and remembered and the new chieftain will close the games until July 2017. Everyone leaves tired and satisfied from a fun-filled day celebrating all things Scottish. For more information, find us at www. paysonscottishfestival.org. According to oral tradition, some version of the Celtic/Gaelic Highland Games predates Christianity. These gatherings
were basically war games held with the intent to select the best warriors in each family tribe or clan. The first games in Scotland were organized in the 11th century and specifically designated as a sporting event. During the reign of King Malcom III, a royal contest was held to find the swiftest and strongest in the kingdom to carry the king’s messages across the land. Games were held throughout Scotland until the Battle of Culloden in 1746. After Prince Charles Edward Stuart lost a key battle to British forces at Culloden in 1746, the Loyalist government classified virtually any object of Scottish pride or symbol of Scottish culture an “instrument of war,” banning swords and bagpipes as well as tartan fabrics and kilts under the penalty of deportation or death. That effectively squelched a good part of the Highland culture and literally destroyed the old clan structure. After the repeal of the Act of Proscription in the latter part of the 18th century, Highland Societies began forming, and in 1781 the first society gathering was held at Falkirk. The success of this event led to the Gathering of the Clans and the Highland Games as we know them today. By the end of the 1820s, games were once again being held throughout Scotland. In the United States, the first Highland Games were organized by the Highland Society of New York in the mid 1800s.
Worldwide Indexing Event planned July 15-17 By Ginny Ackerson I am excited about the upcoming Worldwide Indexing Event and thought I would share that excitement with you. The following is adapted from the FamilySearch Indexing website, https://familysearch. org/indexing/. Indexing is the process of entering information from the world’s digitally scanned historical documents into a database, making it easily searchable online. People around the world can then search these indexed records to find their ancestors. Anyone with a computer and Internet
Ginny’s Genealogical Gems connection can index records. Whether you’ve indexed before or are new to indexing, you’re invited to participate in the annual Worldwide Indexing Event July 15–17 sponsored by FamilySearch.org. The goal for this year’s event is to have at least 72,000 volunteers index as many records as possible in a 72-hour period from July 15 to 17. FamilySearch Indexing is a great activity for introducing people to family history and helping them become familiar with records people use to identify their ancestors. FamilySearch is especially interested in the participation of those with non-English language skills since there is a huge opportunity to make more records available on FamilySearch.org for non-English-speaking countries. “This is a wonderful opportunity to serve people worldwide who visit FamilySearch.org to find their ancestors,” said Jim Ericson, product manager at FamilySearch. “Indexing is a fun and engaging way to provide meaningful service and get involved in family history. Ultimately, those who index records enable joyful discoveries that strengthen family bonds around the world.” A while ago, I was facing a somewhat challenging research problem. I had a family pieced together, but I could not extend the mother’s line. I dropped that part of my tree temporarily and focused on another line. About a year later, I tried again. After searching indexed records on FamilySearch.org, I couldn’t believe how quickly I was able to find a marriage record that gave the maiden name of the woman in question along with her parents. In the time I deferred my search for this fami-
ly, someone had indexed the exact record I needed! I realized that it was not just the indexer that brought this record to me; it was the arbitrator and people at FamilySearch who get the records ready to publish and all the others that touched that record, from the camera operator who photographed the record down to the recorder who sat with my ancestors and wrote the information that I now had in my hands.
J. Lynn Jones is retiring from Nebo School District after a total of 37 years as a teacher, principal and district-level administrator.
Nebo district educator J. Lynn Jones retires Long-time educator J. Lynn Jones is retiring from Nebo School District after a total of 37 years as a teacher, principal and district-level administrator. During his career, Jones has been recognized as a National Distinguished Principal, a National Milken Educator and most recently as the Steven J. Kukic Special Education Administrator of the Year. He has served as a member of the board of directors for both United Way of Utah County and Mountainland Head Start. He has also served as president of the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals. Among the most enjoyable aspects of Jones’s career has been working with the Nebo Title VII Indian Education Program. More than 230 Native American
students are served by Nebo’s Title VII dedicated professionals and supportive parents. Most recently, this group reached a significant milestone when 100 percent of their senior students (26) successfully graduated from high school. Jones is looking forward to to retirement and plans to spend additional time with family. He will also work as an educational consultant.
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Beehive Homes has recently completed renovations at its Spanish Fork location.
Beehive Homes celebrates Strap Tank restaurant is 20 years in Sp. Fork area now open in Springville The Strap Tank Restaurant and Brewing Co. has opened in southwest Springville near Walmart.
By Shirlene Jordan Rick and Vickie Salisbury, owners of Salisbury Homes, Legends Vintage Motorcycles and The Sidecar Cafe, have recently completed construction on their new multimillion-dollar Strap Tank Restaurant and Brewing Co. The Springville Chamber of Commerce welcomed them with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during their June 11 grand opening. Strap Tank is located on the Legends property at 1750 W. 596 South, Springville. The food is great, so give them a try and enjoy traditional pub food including salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, pizza, fish and chips, prime rib, wings
and more. Strap Tank is a dining club, so minors are allowed when accompanied by someone 21 or older. Beer is available on tap. The building was designed to look like the original Harley Davidson factory in Milwaukee. You will want to stop in and see the vintage details such as the smokestack, brickwork, wood beams, décor and concrete floors. The metal bar is made from a World War II landing strip. Every detail is fun and unique. The restaurant’s hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Assisted living - Everyone knows about it and sooner or later may have to face it. With the aged adult population on the rise, senior living is on the top of the menu. The U.S. is projected to have more than 72 million aged adults by 2050. That is a lot of people that are going to need some help, and many that will be unable to live alone. Spanish Fork is home to one such assisted living home. Beehive Homes has been serving the Spanish Fork area for 20 years. Tucked into a neighborhood and designed inside and out like a home, it is almost unnoticed by passersby. “That’s what sets us apart,” said Dennis McGraw, local owner and operator of the Spanish Fork, Salem and Payson Homes. “The Beehive Home philosophy is different from the the big box-type assisted living facilities. It’s not an easy decision
to leave your home, but if you choose to, why not go somewhere familiar, that feels like home? That’s what we have - that’s what we want, and the quality of care is next to none. We only have 13 to 18 residents in our different homes; it allows us to really focus on our residents and their quality of life,” McGraw said. Beehive Homes of Spanish Fork has recently renovated and added on to its home, creating an open concept inside and enhancing safety features such as fire sprinklers, alarm systems and wider hallways. “We want this home to be a viable option for the next 20 years.” McGraw said. Beehive Homes was voted number one in Assisted Living Homes in Utah County for 2016 in the Daily Herald’s Best of Utah Valley contest. The Beehive Homes Spanish Fork location is at 858 E. 100 South.
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White Feather Rocks in Santaquin has joined the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce.
White Feather Rocks joins Payson/Santaquin chamber A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held White Feather Rocks in Santaquin on June 24 in honor of the business joining the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce. The business is located at 27 W. Main. Jim and Loretta Moshier, owners of White Feather Rocks, were at a crossroads trying to decide whether to start a business or just keep doing lapidary as a hobby. Loretta was at home in the upstairs window daydreaming and longing for inspiration from above. Out of nowhere, a white feather drifted down gently past the window and into the backyard. She ran down to retrieve it and showed it to Jim. Both agreed that it was the sign that they needed, and that is how their business got its name. Since then, they have discovered many mentions of white feathers bearing messages from angels or heaven. Even the Native American tribes have stories of the symbolism of white feather messages. Jim was going to college for his animal science degree when he realized he needed one more class in liberal arts. He chose lapidary since it seemed easy enough and had the right amount of credits. He has been an off-and-on rockhound ever since. He currently is an activity bus driver for Payson High School, and this allows him time off during the busy summer rockhounding season. Several years ago, Loretta was at a yard sale and found a box of “pretty” rocks for $5. She thought it would be fun to get a tumbler and see how they looked. She went to a rock shop and showed them her rocks, and they said that they should not be tumbled - they were Mexican Fire Opal, and if she took time to make them into jewelry, they could be worth thousands. That started the first of a series of classes on soldering, polishing and wire wrapping. Then Jim bought his first used Cab (polishing) machine, and they were hooked. Now they have three cabbing machines, two tumblers, three rock saws and a facet machine. The shift from a garage business came because of a major turning point. Loretta was in a car accident that totaled the car and caused a neck injury that prevented
her from going back to the job she loved. She even had to give up doing the foster care that they had done for 21 years because of the physical restrictions. She could, however, set her own limits and polish rocks. That worked fine except for the cold weather that prevented being out in the garage. She bought some jewelry wholesale and started selling it from the house and at boutiques to go with the lapidary work in the winter. That led to obtaining some showcases from a closed jewelry department and fitting them in the garage. When looking for a business location, the requirements were that it be in Santaquin and on Main street. They looked at four other locations that all fell through before they found the current spot. It turned out to be the best of all and things fell right into place. Jim and Loretta have been married 30-plus years and have two daughters. The oldest is a sheriff’s deputy in California and the younger is a social worker in Salt Lake City. They have three grandchildren. They have fostered more than 50 children in their home over the years and still have close contact with several of them. They have lived in Santaquin for 11 years and worked with Neighborhood Watch and CERT. They have dogs, chickens, canaries and a turtle. Jim’s “retirement” job is driving the activity bus for Payson High School. He loves his teams and gives them coaching advice in the form of “win or walk home.” He owns a classic Harley, is a cancer survivor and a Vietnam veteran (Marine Corps). Loretta rescues animals on a regular basis and keeps busy with the shop. They like to travel to see family and visit the Navajo Nation to get new jewelry and art for the shop. They try to go rockhounding every other weekend. The shop does lapidary, silver work, Old Pawn Native American jewelry, Navajo jewelry and artwork, Western art, gifts, raw rock and jewelry classes and has a large fossil collection. They would love to have Scout groups and class field trip groups tour the shop, and they are planning a special children’s corner.
Taylor Ranch in Payson will host an open house for the public on Saturday, July 9, where visitors can learn more about the Arabian horse and see how beautiful they are up close.
Payson’s Taylor Ranch invites public to learn more about Arabian horses By Jessica Taylor Taylor Ranch is a world-renowned Arabian horse breeding farm in Payson that has shown and exported horses all over the world. This year, we are taking part in the Time to Ride Challenge. Sponsored by the American Horse Council, the challenge is a nationwide effort focused on welcoming newcomers to horseback riding and the Arabian horse. We will have 10 campers at the farm July 5 through 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During camp, they will learn about stable management, grooming and riding. We will have a visit from our farrier and see a horse shod on Wednesday. Campers will also get to make a custom photo frame and stick horse. On Saturday, July 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., the campers will be teaching our open
house guests about what they learned during camp. Guests will be able to learn the history of the horse as well as how versatile the Arabian can be. They will be able to pet a horse and get their photo taken with an Arabian in a traditional native costume. We will have an Arabian horse exhibition at 2 p.m. This is a free opportunity for the public to visit one of the top Arabian breeding farms in the world. We will also be doing a drawing for free riding lessons. Guests can inquire about riding lessons and see our beautiful Arabian horses. You can find more information about our services at our website, www.taylorarabians.com, or follow us on Facebook at Taylor Ranch Lesson Program. To sign up for camp, lessons or just to ask a question, send an email to lessons@taylorarabians.com.
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Mathnasium partners with National PTA on STEM initiative Mathnasium Learning Centers is proud to announce that it has joined forces with the National PTA as a partner in PTA’s nationwide science, technology, engineering and math education and family engagement initiative. Through this collaboration, Mathnasium will support National PTA in the development and deployment of resources, activities and events that engage students and families in STEM/math experiences. “Mathnasium is honored to forge an alliance with National PTA,” said Peter Markovitz, founder and chief executive officer of Mathnasium. “As a founding sponsor of PTA’s STEM initiative, we’re excited for this invaluable opportunity to collaborate with dedicated educators and
parent leaders. It heralds a new chapter for our company as we carry out our mission to help every child understand — and master — math.” “We at Mathnasium of Orem, Provo and Spanish Fork are enthusiastic supporters of community schools and parent leader organizations for the benefit of all students,” added Jim Moore, owner of Mathnasium of Orem, Provo and Spanish Fork. “Math is the foundation for all STEM fields, and we’re eager to explore all the possibilities this partnership offers in the way of making math come alive through inspiring and accessible STEM learning experiences in our Utah County community.” Launched in 2015, National PTA’s ini-
tiative seeks to fill a critical gap in STEM education, increase access to STEM experiences for all students and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. Its goal is to deliver 100,000 STEM experiences over the next three years — in schools and at home. The effort will include a focus on urban areas and among girls and underrepresented youth. “We know — and decades of research proves — that family engagement is essential to children’s achievement. We also know that families play an important role in helping students navigate educational and career decisions and are influencers of students’ perceptions of what’s possible for their futures,” said National PTA executive director Nathan R. Monell. “Fam-
ily engagement is critical to strengthen STEM education, support student success in STEM and inspire children to pursue STEM careers.” As National PTA expands the STEM initiative, Mathnasium will work alongside education and industry leaders across all STEM disciplines. “The Mathnasium Method has helped transform the way children understand and appreciate math. Through its personalized programs, Mathnasium seeks to make math fun and to make math make sense for every child,” said Laura Bay, president of National PTA. “We are thrilled to have Mathnasium join our STEM initiative and collaborate to engage families and inspire children’s love of math.”
Spring Creek Mechanical specializes in HVAC systems Caring for indoor air comfort is a Harvey family tradition. When Brent Harvey was just 10 years old, his dad Don started taking him on air conditioning and furnace service and install calls. “Dad called me his ‘gopher,’” Brent said. “He’d say, ‘Brent, gopher that screwdriver. Now gopher my flashlight.’” Brent continued the tradition with his own five sons, taking them out on calls as soon they were old enough to hold a flashlight. Sons Benjamin and Adam are both working full-time now doing HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning.) Over the years, Brent has gained experience in all areas of the HVAC industry. In 1992, he and his wife Sara moved to Springville to join Don in owning and operating Springville’s own Harvey Heating
and Air Conditioning, building a successful business that they sold in 2000. In January of this year, he founded Spring Creek Mechanical, which offers service, installation and repair for heating and air conditioning equipment, water heaters, boilers, ductless splits, controls, VRF Systems, solar and geothermal. Brent is a licensed heating and air conditioning contractor and a journeyman plumber. Brent and Sara raised their six children in Springville and have loved being a part of the community. The couple enjoys providing service in Utah County through the technical aspects of theater and live events. They served for a number of years on the board of the Springville-based Villa Institute for the Performing Arts, which supported the Villa and Little Brown theaters. Living and working in Utah’s ever-deteriorating air quality, Brent has become passionate about providing his customers with ways to make the air inside their homes clean and pure. Spring Creek Mechanical focuses on creating and maintaining clean and comfortable indoor air through
With three generations of the Harvey family, Spring Creek Mechanical of Springville specializes in heating and cooling systems as well as improving indoor air quality.
air duct cleaning, high-quality filtration and UV lights. He provides individualized analysis of current HVAC systems and
can help clients lower energy costs by optimizing the energy efficiency of current and new systems.
Achiever Preschool of Spanish Fork has been selected as Business of the Month for June by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. They have been in business in Spanish Fork since 1984. Achiever Preschool is an academic preschool which helps to prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. They teach numbers, shapes, letters and sounds (phonics), art, music, science, motor skills and movement. The students also learn to write their name correctly and write letters and numbers. Field trips and special visitors help encourage hands-on learning during the year. The school is run by Linda Bartholomew and Julie Ward. For enrollment information Achiever Preschool can be reached at 801-798-8102 or you can call Linda at 801-798-9204 or Julie at 801798-9410.
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Mountain West Animal Hospital has been named Business of the Month by the Springville Chamber of Commerce.
Biz of the Month: Mountain West Animal Hospital By Shirlene Jordan Mountain West Animal Hospital has been named Business of the Month by the Springville Chamber of Commerce. Mountain West Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility located in Springville. In 1977, Dr. Harold Davis built the veterinary hospital and it has served the Springville area for more than 30 years. Dr. Isaac Bott and his wife Melanie had the opportunity to purchase Mountain West Animal Hospital in 2014 and have continued to serve the community with the same compassion that started on the day it opened. The animal hospital has now been serving the local community for almost 40 years and its staff looks forward to many more. At Mountain West Animal Hospital, pets are always treated with the same love and concern that you provide them. The hospital’s philosophy is to provide a friendly, clean and welcoming atmosphere, the highest quality of medicine for
your pets, and no up-sale ever. At Mountain West Animal Hospital, they understand the unique relationship you have with your pets. You can trust that your pets will receive the best care possible while at Mountain West Animal Hospital. The hospital’s mission is to provide the best possible veterinary care for its patients by maintaining and utilizing stateof-the-art facilities and equipment and by employing and developing a well-trained competent and caring staff. They are dedicated to providing friendly, compassionate service to their clients in an atmosphere of professionalism, respect and concern. They advocate community and client responsibility in improving the welfare of animals. They seek to be a positive, contributing influence within the community they serve. At Mountain West Animal Hospital, they value life. They are advocates for those who have no voice. They believe that all animals have the right to a life free of pain and suffering. Everything they do is centered on this principle.
Shessann Logue and Kathy Anderson are the owners of the new craft shop in Payson called Lulu’s Crafty Corner. They held their ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and the Payson & Santaquin Chamber of Commerce on June 15. Lulu’s Crafty Corner specializes in paint-your-own ceramics and woodstock cutout crafts. They have all the paints, glazes and supplies to make fun craft items like plates, bowls, mugs, figurines, letters and more. They also can host your next birthday party, girls night or bridal shower. You can visit Lulu’s Crafty Corner at 332 S. 100 West, Payson, or online at www.LulusCraftyCorner.com.
On June 4, Gunnerson Dental in Payson hosted its annual free dental day called “Dentistry from the Heart.” Their award-winning, five-star team along with additional doctors and volunteers in the community pulled together to give free dental care to almost 100 people and gave more than $20,000 in free dental treatments! Thank you to all of the volunteers and sponsors for making this day happen: Dr. K. Cheyn Gunnerson, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Dr. Dan Dansie, Dr. John Callister and Dr. Paul Rogers; and their team of hygienists: Ali Beckstead and Amber Preston with Shandra McBride, Kathy Young and MATC. Thank you to our sponsors: Costco, Serve Daily, Chick-fil-A of Spanish Fork, Spanish Fork 17 and Papa John’s Pizza. “One person can come up with an idea to make a difference. It takes all of us to build a community people want to call home.”
This year, Westside Elementary in Springville celebrates a 15-year Adopt-aSchool partnership with Nestle. Westside is so grateful to Nestle for this partnership and their great generosity and also to Jason Osborne, the Nestle employee who has coordinated all of their efforts. Through this incredible program, Westside has received school supplies and several fiscal donations that have been and will continue to be used to perpetuate after-school programs and tutoring for students. In addition, Nestle partnered with Westside this year to run an after-school fitness challenge promoting healthy lifestyles.
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