Crowds celebrate Deseret Industries opening By Christi C. Babbitt With the sounds of the Springville High School Marching Band and the snip of a ribbon by Miss Hobble Creek 2016 Kte Keetch, Utah’s newest Deseret Industries store opened Oct. 27 in west Springville. Hundreds lined up to be the first shoppers in the thrift store and enjoy opening festivities that included music, an appearance by Brigham Young University’s Cosmo the Cougar and free tote bags. An official dedication ceremony was held for the facility on the evening of Oct. 26. Items were collected from other Deseret Industries thrift stores to stock the new Springville location for its opening. Semi trailers were also filled with merchandise and parked behind the store so shelves could be restocked as they were emptied. Deseret Industries, which includes both thrift store operations and employment training, is a nonprofit program owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The new Springville DI store has been highly anticipated by residents of southern Utah County who have had to drive to Provo or American Fork to donate items or shop at the popular thrift store. The Springville location is the 21st Deseret Industries store in Utah and the 43rd overall.
marketing manager for Deseret Industries. “We are thrilled to be a part of the Springville community,” Yates said. “We’re really hoping we can make a difference and just contribute to the goodness we see down here in this community.” Convenience was one of the factors going into the decision to build the Springville DI, Yates said. The location is right next to a major shopping area that includes Walmart. “We wanted to build a really nice facility to help the community so they could drop off donations closer,” Yates said. Located next to the Springville DI are other LDS services including a Bishop’s Storehouse, which provides food for those in need; a Family Services Office, which provides access to licensed social workers; and an LDS employment center. “They’re all welfare-type facilities, and so we kind of call it a welfare complex,” Yates said. Deseret Industries is well known for its retail side where people can shop and find Photo by Eric Melander great deals on quality used goods. HowMiss Hobble Creek 2016 Kte Keetch, surrounded by excited city officials, Deseret ever, the reason the thrift store portion exists is so Deseret Industries can offer Industries employees and residents, prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open career training programs that provide peothe new Springville Deseret Industries on Oct. 27. ple with the job skills they need to find At nearly 50,000 square feet, the large stores and is similar in size to the regular employment, Yates said. See DESERET, Page A3 Springville DI is considered one of DI’s American Fork DI, said Brooke Yates,
Mapleton asking residents for input on future commercial development By Christi C. Babbitt
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New executive director named at Spanish Fork chamber It is with great pleasure that we are pleased to present to each of you our new executive director for the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce: Heather Youd. Youd has served as the assistant director of the chamber since May 2015 and done an exceptional job in that capacity. She has organized and implemented management of our chamber office including the day-to-day functions that make our See CHAMBER, Page A3
Mapleton City is asking residents for their opinions about the look of future commercial development along Highway 89, a major traffic corridor stretching from north to south through the city that is largely undeveloped. A commercial design standards survey has been posted on the city website, www. mapleton.org, with pictures of various commercial building styles that residents are asked to rank in order of their preference. “Mapleton City is currently working on design standards for commercial buildings and sites on the Highway 89 corridor to ensure that as new development occurs it is consistent with the character of the community,” states the website. “The purpose of the survey is to receive input regarding preferred architectural design characteristics such as building styles, heights, materials, and other site details.” “The city’s getting to the population now where we’re starting to get some interest (in the Highway 89 area),” said Sean Conroy, community development director for Mapleton City. “This is kind of our first step to get people involved and interested in what could happen along that corridor and kind of get what people like and what they don’t like.” The specific area being addressed is the stretch of Highway 89 extending from 1600 South to 800 North. Currently that entire area is zoned to accept commercial
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Mapleton City is asking residents to rank photos like these from most to least desirable as part of an online survey about future growth along Highway 89.
development, Conroy said. In addition to asking questions about the look of commercial buildings, the survey asks residents for their opinion on potential landscape designs and which intersection on Highway 89 they would prefer to act as a “Town Center.”
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Hats off to our veterans for their service to our country By Mayor Steve Leifson, Spanish Fork City As I think about the upcoming Veterans Day, I want to give my whole-hearted “thank you” to all the veterans for what they have done and for what they are doing today. They provide a great service for our community and our nation. I remember when I was a young boy growing up here in Spanish Fork and going to our Veterans Memorial Building. This building was built by the American Legion, VFW, Spanish Fork City, and many of the citizens of our community. They spent a
lot of their time and money to construct that building and my grandfather, J. Victor Leifson, was in charge of overseeing the construction of this building. The Veterans Memorial Building has been used for many activities in addition to veterans meetings over the years. I remember going to an art show there when I was in grade school. There was a painting of the ocean with waves crashing over the rocks and the waves seemed so real to me that I could almost feel the mist of the water. This was a meeting place for the community where many dances and family parties took place. For a period of time, the city used the front part of the building as the city offices
History fair well attended By Ginny Ackerson The more-than-230 people who attended the first Springville Family History Fair on Oct. 15 at the Hobble Creek Stake Center had a delightful time and learned new concepts in genealogical research and documentation. They also were inspired by the remarks of keynote speaker President Cliff Park of the Springville Dry Creek Stake. The fair, with the theme “Journey Through Time,” was sponsored by the eight Springville stakes and the Springville Family History Center. Many attendees learned about the new zoning program to help index names in newspapers. Others learned how to involve their families and help them get to know their ancestors. Techniques for breaking down brick walls, how to use the FamilySearch Wiki, starting German and British research, creating gifts with a family history theme and making sure that documentation and
proofs create accurate family trees were a few of the skills taught in the classes patrons were able to choose from. Two classes were offered in Spanish, one on indexing and one on beginning Hispanic research. Joining the list of popular features of the fair were the free book scanning service, the “Ask an Expert” room where individual advice was available. Victor Cave, the new director of the Family History Center, and Sara Bird, the planner of the fair, expressed thanks to the volunteers from the Family History Center and the stakes who spent much time and effort to ensure the success of the event and to the well-qualified instructors who shared their time and knowledge. The Springville Family History Center offers classes and other services throughout the year too. For a list of classes and more information about the center, visit SpringvilleFamilyHistoryCenter.org.
and now today the Daughters of Utah Pioneers reside there. The Veterans Memorial Building has been a big part of our city for a long time. Next door to the Veterans Memorial Building, where the fire station is now, was the National Guard Armory building. The National Guard would hold their training there once a month and it was always fun to see the Army jeeps and tanks in the back of the building. I used to play basketball in the gym every Saturday morning, and on Friday night would be the “Sock Hop” where live bands would play and the high school youth would come to dance.
I feel very grateful for all the veterans and the buildings we have to honor them. They are a big part of our community and it is nice to be able to work hand in hand with them in order to help make our city a better place to be. It is a comfort to know that if there is ever an emergency in our city, we can depend on them for help in any way. This Veterans Day, let’s take time to remember our veterans and show our gratitude for them. It is because of them that it is possible for us to be free, to live our lives and enjoy this, “the greatest nation in the world.”
Letters to the Editor Vote yes on Payson tax On Nov. 8, Payson residents will have an opportunity to approve a citywide tax to fund cultural and recreational projects. Under the PARC program, one penny on every $10 spent would be specifically earmarked for Payson recreation, arts and culture programs. Payson City Councilman Brian Hulet supports the project: “Projects the city budget doesn’t go far enough to cover.” The money cannot be transferred to the city’s general fund and must be spent in our community to support to recreation, arts and parks. The funding could include support for choral groups, bands, festivals-celebrations, biking/walking trails and youth arts and theater programs. If approved, a citizens committee will be established to help decide how the money will be spent. There would be a grant process to obtain money from the city. Several Utah cities have enjoyed voter approval including Provo, Orem, Washington County and Cedar City, which achieved over 67 percent support. “I don’t see this as a tax. What we get back from this investment in this community far outweighs what the dollars and cents show at the bottom of the balance sheet,” says Michelle Wood, a Payson resident who supports the measure. If voters approve the PARC program Nov. 8, it would be implemented the first of next year and run for 10 years. Steve Southwick Payson
What I am thankful for I felt the need to write a few things I am grateful for today. Lately I have felt like I was living through things that I didn’t think I could possibly ever feel like a normal person with a normal life. Things were falling apart in my personal life due to not only choices I made, but others as well, and that was affecting my relationships with everyone around me. I found myself crying myself to sleep wondering, “What should I do?! How on earth is everything ever going to feel better again?” Laying in bed one afternoon, I called my
little 6-year-old son, who by the way is the only one out of my four kids that will still cuddle with me, into my room, and I said, “Axel, let’s watch a movie together, you pick.” Of course, we ended up watching the most boring thing ever. However, once the movie started, he put his arms around me and said in his still-adorable voice, “I love you, Mommy.” My heart melted and I started crying. No matter what I was going through, this little boy loves me. I mean, I did ignore the fact that the second sentence was, “Can I have some Oreos and a soda?” Putting together all the messed up things that can go wrong, what is right is those four beautiful kids that at times make me hide and eat junk in my room, or they wake me up because they are bored. They are what I need to get through whatever comes my way. I can’t fail them, for that I am so grateful. Katrina Espinoza Springville
Thanks for natural world Our natural world around us is a beautiful sanctuary of the creator. I am thankful I can illustrate through photo and text the amazing beauty in the world we live in. The article for the November issue about Aspen trees that are leafless but not lifeless is an example of my thoughts that I enjoy sharing with others. I hope people in our community can be inspired by the natural sanctuary that surrounds us when we take a moment to see beyond the casual glance of our landscape. Aviation and flight school were a passion for me and I have had difficulty with the loss of that part of my life. However, it has forced my to slow down and smell the roses, as they say. In that respect, this transition in my life has been a blessing. I enjoy photographing and writing about the beautiful world we live in and I come away a more religious man because of it. The more you study the natural world, the more you have to believe in the creator and acquire a passion for learning more about the landscape of our world. My life has been blessed in many ways and I am appreciative. I want to move on with my life with more photography and writing. Most importantly, I want to do my best to take care of my wonderful wife as we grow older together. I pray about these things every day. Ed Helmick Provo
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Staff members, members of the public, the Springville High School Marching Band and BYU’s Cosmo the Cougar cheer Oct. 27 to celebrate the opening of the new Deseret Industries in Springville.
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“Our plan is to help them gain the skills that they need to get them in a career that they want,” she said. The Springville DI plans to employ 130 to 140 people in its career training program. For more information, visit www. deseretindustries.org/careers. Opening events continued Oct. 28 and 29 with more appearances by Cosmo and a free concert by musical artist James the Mormon. The Oct. 26 dedication ceremony was
CHAMBER Continued from Page A1 chamber successful. Her organization of the many events put on by the chamber has been remarkable and much appreciated. Youd is quick to deflect the credit she deserves and instead highlights the efforts of the many volunteers who help to make our chamber and communities successful and prosperous. We are excited to have her take on her new role as executive director and ask that you join with us in con-
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presided over by Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of the LDS Church. The ceremony included remarks by Stephanie Eliason, stake Relief Society president of the Spring Creek Stake in Springville, and Jack Bowers, bishop of the Spring Creek 18th Ward. Also speaking was President C. Arden Pope III, president of the Spring Creek Stake. Bishop Waddell made his remarks before saying the dedicatory prayer. The Springville Deseret Industries store will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The store will be closed Sundays.
gratulating her on this great opportunity. Youd is a native of the Spanish Fork area, having attended elementary school in Salem and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1994. She is married to Weston Youd and they are the proud parents of two children: Paige and Zoie. When not working at the chamber, she enjoys camping with her family and riding ATVs. We are grateful to have Heather Youd continue as a part of our chamber family. By the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board: Lance Wilson, president; Todd Dickerson, vice president; and Stacy Beck, past president.
Residents have until Nov. 21 to complete the online survey. When the results are obtained, city community development staff will share those results with the city council and begin to develop written standards. Once a written draft is completed, Conroy said there will be another opportunity for public comment, most likely through a community open house.
Scarecrow contest winners announced The winners have been announced of the 2016 Main Street Scarecrow Contest sponsored by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The winner in the Family Entries category is the Froelich Family. The winner in the Adult Entries category is MaryAnn
Thompson. The winner in the Business Entries category is Triple T Heating & Cooling. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all those who participated in this annual Spanish Fork tradition on Main Street.
The Springville & Mapleton American Legion and Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on Oct. 12 in the Veterans Club Room at the Springville Senior Center. Girls State Citizens Maddie Palmer and Becca Hammond gave reports about their week at Girls State. They told about the two-party system and the office they held and about the speakers at Girls State. Commander Fred Hurst introduced guest speaker Helen Beardall, who talked about the history of Springville. She talked about the pioneers, Main Street, businesses, churches, mayors, mills, civic clubs, the historical society and much more. Pictured in top photo are Commander Fred Hurst and speaker Helen Beardall. Pictured in lower photo are Girls Staters Naddie Palmer and Becca Hammond.
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BYU football coach to speak A note from Utah Rep. at Family Discovery Day Mike McKell to residents: By Ginny Ackerson Thanks for letting me serve RootsTech 2017 has announced that Brigham Young University football head coach Kalani Sitake, popular LDS youth speaker Hank Smith and former NFL football player and now Philadelphia TV news anchor Vai Sikahema will join the lineup of speakers for its popular Family Discovery Day. This exciting, free, one-day celebration of families is designed for families and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Family Discovery Day will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City and is part of the annual RootsTech conference. Individuals and families must register online at www.rootstech.org/family-discovery-day. There’s something for everyone at Family Discovery Day. Come hear inspiring speakers, see entertaining performers, engage in interactive activities for all ages, and discover the latest technology, products and services in the family history industry in the expo hall. Discover fun new ideas, hear helpful solutions, watch new concept demonstrations, get personal research help, and experience innovative family history technology. Young single adults and other interested youth are invited to attend a special session
with Kalani Sitake, BYU’s head football coach. Sitake played collegiately at BYU as a fullback, and he served as an assistant coach for the Oregon State Beavers and Utah Utes before taking the head coaching position at BYU in December 2015. Hank Smith is a BYU professor of religion and popular youth speaker. Smith’s life has been touched by family history work, and he plans on sharing some of that experience at Family Discovery Day. Joining the speaker lineup is Vai Sikahema, a former NFL football player and current television personality. He is well known for his diverse skills as both an anchor and sports reporter and can be seen co-anchoring NBC10 News Today on weekday mornings in Philadelphia, Penn. Families with children and youth are invited to discover the fun of family history together by playing games such as Family Feud and Twisted Family History. Young single adults are invited to bring friends and participate in fun sessions and activities like #Myfabfamily Photography Contest, Family History in Emoji, Record Your Story and Replace a Face. Family Discovery Day also offers relevant sessions with the latest information for those with church callings and responsibilities related to family history and the temple.
By Utah Rep. Mike McKell Dear Friends and Neighbors, What a year for politics! I know I will be glad when the election season is over and we can get back to focusing our time and legislative efforts on making sure Utah remains one of the best-managed states in the country. Running for re-election this year has been exciting and ultimately very gratifying. Even though I do not have a challenger, I have not taken your support for granted. I want you to know I am working hard for our community. I am excited about the prospects of representing House District 66 for another two years. Having multigenerational roots in this district, I know well the values that matter most to us. I feel blessed to have my business located here and to have the opportunity to raise my family in this wonderful part of Utah. I am committed to ensuring the ongoing success of our state and especially our local communities. I will send regular legislative updates during the upcoming session. Please watch for these email updates and respond with your input. Additionally, I will email you a legislative survey in the coming weeks as I prepare for the upcoming legislative session in January. Your input is important as I craft solutions to problems facing our state and nation. I read each survey. Finally, if there is ever any legislative issue you want to discuss, promote or ask me where I stand, you can always reach me via email or on my personal legislative cell phone. My number is 801-2101495. I will do everything possible to respond to you in a timely manner. Thank you for your support and once again thank you for the chance to represent you in the Utah House of Representatives. Sincerely, Mike McKell
Mike McKell Editor’s note: Rep. McKell represents residents in much of Spanish Fork and a portion of Salem.
Consider donating to Shop With a Cop program By Lt. Matt Johnson Spanish Fork City Police Department
As we enjoy the lovely fall weather, I would like to ask you to look ahead to the Christmas season. The Spanish Fork and Salem City police departments are currently making preparations to coordinate the 26th Annual Shop With a Cop program, which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Spanish Fork Walmart. The Shop With a Cop program involves law enforcement officers from all agencies in Utah County in donating their time to take a group of children on a Christmas shopping spree. Children are selected by referrals from social service agencies. Donated gift cards are provided to each child who then selects Christmas gifts for their family members while shopping at Walmart. The children are paired with uniformed law enforcement officers who travel with the children in their police vehicles to the Festival of Lights. After traveling through the Festival of Lights, the children and officers travel to a local school where breakfast is prepared and served. Upon completion of breakfast, the officers and children return to Walmart where the Christmas shopping spree begins. In order to provide a successful program, Shop With a Cop needs sponsorship. The goal for 2016 is to take at least 150 children shopping. I am asking that you consider making a donation to the Shop With a Cop program to help Utah County law enforcement officers make Christmas a little more enjoyable for these children and their families. We are also in need of volunteers to wrap packages on the morning of Dec. 17. If you are available to volunteer your time to wrap gifts, please arrive at Walmart at 7:15 a.m. To help sponsor our program, please make checks payable to “Utah County Shop With a Cop” and mail to Utah County Shop With a Cop, P.O. Box 1373, Spanish Fork, Utah, 84660. You may also deliver your donation to your local police department in Spanish Fork and Salem. Utah County Shop With a Cop is a registered charitable organization. For non-monetary donations or further information, contact Lieutenant Johnson by phone at 801-8044722 or by email at mjohnson@spanishfork.org.
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New Kiwanis officers
The Kiwanis Club of Springville installed new officers at its weekly meeting on Oct. 13. Serving for the next year until October 2017 will be: Michael LeFevre, president; David Shaia, president elect; Doug Hamilton, past president; Mike Ewing, vice president; Larsen Boyer, treasurer/assistant secretary; and Jerry Cluff, secretary. Michael LeFevre is an associate in Wyngate Properties, Orem. David Shaia is vice president and manager of Banner Bank, 885 N. Main, Springville. Mike Ewing is the owner of Copies Plus Printing, 717 N. Main, Springville. Pictured are, from left: Doug Hamilton, Mike LeFevre, Utah-Idaho District Lieutenant Governor Doug Lund, Larson Boyer and Jerry Cluff.
American Legion District #4 held a planning meeting recently for the fall season. Topics included Distinguished Veterans Wall nominations at the Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson and the Provo Walk to end Alzheimer’s that was held Oct. 15. The Halloween party at the Payson veteran’s home on Oct. 31 was also discussed as was the American Legion Dept. of Utah Learning Conference planned at the Utah County Historic Courthouse on Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Veterans Day Program at the Payson veterans home, and the Santa Zone set for Dec. 2 at 8 a.m. The naming ceremony will be held at the Payson veterans home on Dec. 7. Pictured above are Carma and Gary Herbert from Payson, Linda and Gary Schwartz from Payson, Glenna and Roger Archibald from Spanish Fork and Keith Davis from Springville.
Mapleton City plans tree lighting ceremony Nov. 28 Mapleton City will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Main City Park, located at the corner of Main and Maple streets. The evening’s events will begin with
the singing of carols and continue with a visit from Santa. There will also be food trucks at the event and attendees will be able to enjoy donuts and hot chocolate. Everyone is invited and welcome to bring their entire family.
Fall brings the miracle of leafless aspen trees By Ed Helmick In the summer I wrote about the amazing aspen forests and their family root system. In the fall we see the colors of the aspen groves as eye candy that we rush out to photograph each year. Now, as we move into the winter months, there is another unique feature of the aspen trees to amaze us: chlorophyll in the bark. When we think of chlorophyll, we normally think of tree leaves. The aspen tree is unusual in that the tree bark has a high concentration of chlorophyll that is capable of carrying out photosynthesis and the production of carbohydrates normally reserved for leaves. This is a remarkable adaptation to the environment in which the aspen trees live. They must not only survive but thrive in a climate of relatively cool summers and cold winters at an altitude of altitude of 5,000 to 12,000 feet. The creator has enabled the aspen to produce food even in the winter months. Aspen bark is very thin and the chloro-
phyll layer lies within about 1/32 inch of the exterior surface of the bark. The exterior surface is called the periderm, and when you brush the tree bark with your hand, the white that comes off on your hand is the dead periderm cells. The photosynthetic layer comprises only about 5 percent of the total volume of the bark of an aspen tree but accounts for 30 to 50 percent of the carbohydrate production as the leaves. This indicates the importance of the bark to the nutrition of the tree and how unusual it is from other trees that lose their leaves and become dormant during winter. This also gives the aspen tree a head start in spring growth. This carbohydrate resource does not go unnoticed during the hard winters and becomes a food source for forest wildlife. Deer and elk strip the bark from aspen trees when grass is not available. Burrowing animals such as gophers dig and feed upon the roots. The amazing aspen tree is a miracle for the whole forest.
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Spanish Fork welcomes The Joint Chiropractic By Sarah Dillon The Joint Chiropractic, a national chiropractic franchise, now has a location in Spanish Fork at 409 East 1000 North (across from the Costco gas station). This is the franchise’s first clinic in Spanish Fork and its ninth location in the state of Utah. The Joint Chiropractic opened its doors for business in Spanish Fork on Oct. 4. The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce went to welcome one of its newest Platinum members to the business community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 11. The Joint Chiropractic in Spanish Fork is locally owned and operated by Mike Starkey, a recently retired, service-disabled veteran. The Starkey family - nine in total - recently moved to Spanish Fork. They are happy to be here and look forward to providing optimum health and peak performance to the community through affordable and convenient chiropractic care. The Joint in Spanish Fork is a proud Platinum sponsor of Spanish
Fork High School and a sponsor of Maple Mountain Sports. Mike and his wife Jen like to joke that they bought The Joint because they wanted to make sure they had “well-adjusted kids.” They say anyone can. The Joint’s Youth Wellness Plan provides up to four adjustments a month for only $39 per month. Well-adjusted adults are possible as well for only $69 per month. The Joint also has low walk-in rates and visit packages available. No appointments are needed. To date, The Joint has grown to be the largest nationwide network of chiropractic clinics with more than 350 clinics and counting. It’s a leader in delivering chiropractic care, performing more than two million spinal adjustments a year. The Joint in Spanish Fork is open six days a week: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 801-8949110 or visit www.thejointspanishfork. com.
Members of the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of The Joint Chiropractic opening in Spanish Fork.
Springville City Civic White Feather Rocks Center now accepts moving to new location passport applications White Feather Rocks is moving to 33 W. Main in Santaquin.
Due to huge local customer support and the need for more space to meet customer needs, White Feather Rocks has purchased the building at 33 W. Main in Santaquin and will be moving its business there. The current location is at 27 W. Main. The new building has a great history in Santaquin having been built during World War II and being used for several businesses over the years. It has been a grocery store at least twice, a feed store, a pet store and most recently the home of Jackson’s Garage Door Supply. Now its 2,300 square feet of space is being converted to hold White Feather’s growing lapidary/ jewelry store.
The store will continue to stock new and used lapidary equipment and supplies, Native American artwork and jewelry, gemstones and jewelry and gift items. It also carries Himalayan salt lamps and chakra and healing stones and does jewelry repair. The business is opening up more opportunities for consignment items from local craftspeople and expanding its rough rock supplies for knappers and rock enthusiasts. The move is expected to be completed in mid- to late November with service at both locations during the transition. The new shop is located just a few steps west on Main Street.
Springville City is pleased to announce that it now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the second floor administration office at the Springville Civic Center, 110 S. Main, Springville. For application forms, information on documentation required, fees, and a wealth of other passport and international travel information, visit the official website for passport information at travel.state.gov.
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Security Insurance was named the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s October Business of the Month.
Pepsi Cola of Springville has been named Business of the Month by the Springville Chamber of Commerce.
Security Insurance has been named the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s October Business of the Month. A celebration of the honor was held at the business, located at 290 N. Main, on Oct. 10. The mantra of this business is “Security Insurance - Your Hometown Insurance Agent.” It was in 1963 that this chamber member established itself as one of the foundation stones in what is today’s Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. With offices not just here in Spanish Fork but also Springville and Payson, the hometown feel of this local business has spread throughout the area.
Pepsi Cola of Springville has been named Business of the Month for October by the Springville Chamber of Commerce. Pepsi Cola of Springville is a subsidiary of Admiral Beverages, which acquired the business from Birrell Bottling in 1984. The company moved from Provo to Springville in October of 2000. Pepsi Cola of Springville employs more than 140 full-time employees servicing Utah and Wasatch County. The business carries more than 750 individual SKUs with brands such as Pepsi Cola, Dr. Pepper, A&W, Country Time Lemonade, Sunkist, 7Up, Rockstar, Lipton
Security Insurance named Springville Business of Business of the Month the Month: Pepsi Cola Clark M. Swenson is not only the owner of Security Insurance, but he has also held many positions in the chamber and was one of the founders of the annual Spanish Fork Chamber Rotary Golf Tournament. This year the golf tournament awarded more than 20 scholarships to students throughout Nebo School District. Security Insurance has products to meet the needs of businesses large and small. They realize that every business and industry is unique. More than anything, however, it has been Swenson’s pride in his community and dedication to Main Street and the chamber that give Security Insurance its heart and soul.
Teas, Starbucks, Aquavista Water, Aquafina Water, Fiji Water, Sobe, Neuro, Gatorade, Muscle Milk, Jarrito’s and Ocean Spray to name a few. Pepsi Cola of Springville was honored to win the Donald M. Kendall Bottler of the Year Award for 2012, which is the highest honor bestowed upon Independent Franchise Bottlers. Every one of its employees appreciate the support they receive from each and every one of its customers throughout its territory. The business is honored to be named Springville’s Business of the Month.
Dickerson Auto now a chamber Platinum member By Heather Youd Dickerson Automotive is one of the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s newest Platinum members. Todd Dickerson opened Dickerson Automotive back in March of 2000. He gained his love of working on cars when he was about 6 years old, borrowing his dad’s tools and working on his bike or the family lawn mower. When Dickerson was 14, he started working for Ken’s Service when it was on Main Street in Spanish Fork. After high school, Dickerson continued his education at Weber State University while working for Harmon’s Pontiac/Cadillac, learning many of the specialized skills he has today. When Dickerson first opened his shop, they only had four employees. Today, Dickerson and his family run a success-
ful business and support nine employees. Dickerson Automotive is a family business; his son Zack and his daughter Jordyn both still work alongside Dickerson at the shop. The number one goal at Dickerson Automotive is complete customer satisfaction. Every day with every customer, they focus on providing high-quality auto repair services coupled with top-notch customer service. With countless five-star reviews and customer testimonials, they are proud of their reputation as one of Spanish Fork area’s most trustworthy auto repair shops. Their team of technicians is up to date on the latest automotive technology and has professional, hands-on experience working with both foreign and domestic vehicles. They use the most current diagnostic equipment available, meaning that they can more quickly uncover the
Festival of Lights opens Nov. 24 Spanish Fork City invites all to attend its 24th annual Festival of Lights. This event features an impressive collection of large lighting displays, some with moving parts, set up in Canyon View Park. Those attending can drive through and admire the thousands of lights. This year’s Festival of Lights will begin on Nov. 24 and continue through Jan. 1, 2017. The attraction will be open nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. at Canyon View Park, located at 3300 E. Powerhouse Road in Spanish Fork (next to the Spanish Oaks Golf Course). Cost is $7 per car or $20 per large passenger van or any vehicle towing a trailer ($20 per trailer). A bus is $30. Payment is accepted with cash or check (no credit cards).
Gift certificates are available at the Spanish Fork City Offices, 40 S. Main, or at the Parks and Recreation Office, 775 N. Main, for $7. Those attending can listen to holiday music on 99.9 FM while they drive through the displays. The displays at the festival include the Candy Cane Factory (35 feet long by 12 feet tall), the Figure Skaters (33 feet long by 9 feet tall), the Sea Serpent (perched on the lake and measuring 48 feet wide by 12 feet high), a collection of dinosaurs including a T-Rex and Brontosaurus, the Horse-Drawn Sleigh (34 feet long by 15 feet high) and the Toyland Castle (33 feet wide by 30 feet high). For more information, visit www.spanishfork.org.
Dickerson Automotive of Spanish Fork has become a Platinum member of the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
problem and begin working on the solution. Dickerson Automotive combines cutting-edge technology with real-world experience. This technology and knowledge allow the technicians at Dickerson Automotive to get your car back on the road in a timely manner. Dickerson loves the community of Spanish Fork and is currently serving as
the vice president of the chamber. He feels that the chamber of commerce is a great way to be involved with the community as well as build relationships that have helped to serve the community in ways which he would not be able to do on his own. The chamber is grateful for Dickerson Automotive and all that it contributes to the community.
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Building Zion is crucial Stories of courage help to God’s last days plans others be courageous
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ot only was building an Enoch-style Zion a core part of the mission of the early LDS Church as we saw last time, our leaders made it very clear in the mid-1800s that building Zion was a central element in God’s over-arching, big-picture plan for the last days to prepare Earth for the Second Coming of Christ. Here are four quotes, spread out over four decades, showing just that: In 1853, President Young said, “...we will round up our shoulders, and bear up the ponderous weight, carry the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth, gather Israel, redeem Zion, and continue our operations until we bind Satan, and the kingdoms of this world become the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ ....” Seven years later, in 1860, Brigham further expounded: “The Latter-day Saints ... are here to increase and multiply, to enlarge, to gather the house of Israel, redeem Zion, build up the Zion of our God, and to promote that eternal intelligence that dwells with the Gods ... until every obnoxious principle in the hearts of men is destroyed, and the earth returns to its paradisaical state, and the Lord comes and dwells with this people .... That is our business, and not to suffer all our energies to be expended in merely preparing to die” (or, in our day, “retire”). In 1879, soon after Brigham passed, President John Taylor made it clear that
Thoughts on Zion this doctrine had not changed. He said, “... the time had come, in the councils of heaven, that it was necessary to start the latter-day work, and to prepare a people, gathering them together to build up Zion and establish the kingdom of God upon the earth, that His will might be done upon the earth as it is done in heaven.” In 1889, nearly two years after John Taylor’s death, President Wilford Woodruff briefly summarized God’s over-arching plan and Zion’s role in that plan when he said “... Joseph Smith was reserved to lay the foundation of this great Kingdom and dispensation of salvation to the whole human family in these last days, to build up Zion, to establish God’s Kingdom, and to prepare it for the coming of the Son of Man.” Now the tough question: Is it logical to assume that because the Church was unable to “give birth” to Zion due to social, political and economic pressures in the 1880s, that the Lord has forgotten Zion or changed His plans regarding her? Unlikely. It makes more sense that He is waiting for His children to tire of living in Babylon and determine in their hearts to build Zion. Read more at BuildingZion.org.
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hen author Roy Russell wrote a compilation of 100 stories of courageous people who inspired him, he hoped the stories would also benefit readers. He was right – the stories found in his book “Courage: Stories of 100 People Who Changed the World” are not only interesting, they also encourage others to be brave. After sharing a few of the stories, I asked a couple of young people to comment on a favorite chapter. “I liked the story about Kate Shelley who was a hero because she stopped a train from going into the river,” said Morgan Fegan, 10. “Maybe if someone saw a train about to crash, they would not just watch after they read this story. I’ve seen videos where people just watch instead of making a brave effort to stop something bad happening.” Leila Salatielu, 10, loved the story about swimsuit designer and business owner Rose Marie Reid. Rose Marie started her own business in the 1930s and soon became the largest producer of women’s swimwear in the world. “I want to have my own bakery when I grow up,” Leila said. “This story was about a challenge and how Rose Marie sewed and created swimsuits and still had to take care of her family. It makes me know I can do that too.” The author retells stories of ordinary heroes and historical figures. Some are
Book Look well-known like Johnny Appleseed, Rosa Parks and Nathan Hale. Others have stories of courage that have not been told as often. Several of the chapters tell the stories of soldiers whose courageous acts saved many lives. In the preface, Russell shares the reason for the book: “We can probably never have enough books dealing with courage and bravery available to us. With that in mind, I have compiled one hundred stories of courageous people who have inspired and uplifted me.” If you were to compile a list of 100 courageous people, who would you include? After reading this book, I began making my own list. Some of the same famous people are on my list, but many are quiet heroes who have influenced me and given me courage. This book will be one of the Christmas gifts my family members receive this year. I hope they will read it and read it aloud. “Courage” is available from local publisher Cedar Fort at its Springville store or online at cedarfort.com. It is also available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
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SHS cross country places high at state New comedy theater to open in Nov.
By Josh Ornelas SHS News Writer On Oct. 19, Springville High School’s cross country team traveled to Sugarhouse Park to participate in the Utah State Championships. Tensions were high for the Red Devil athletes because this was what the team had been training for all year. The first race for the team was the girls 4A division. The girls ran great and finished sixth, which was five places higher than their performance from last year. But the real highlight of that race was Julie Sumsion who was the first to cross the line with a time of 17:55.8. After she finished, she was swarmed by friends, family and the media. This was the goal that she had for herself since day one. “It was probably at 400 to go when I passed the leader that I knew I could win, and it hit me when I broke the tape that I was the state champion,” Sumsion said. The team was so excited for her and it was great to see her finish in first. Kaitlyn Gee finished as the team’s fifth runner and was the last scorer to boost the girls to sixth. “It’s a lot of pressure being the fifth runner, knowing that you’ve got to pass all the other team’s fourth and fifth runners. In the end, every person counts,” Gee said. The boys team finished third led by Grant Gardner who is now ranked 22nd in the nation after his performance at state. Gardner commented on his performance and said that being ranked didn’t come to him as a big surprise, but he was glad that he was finally able to be known as one of the best runners in the country. Gardner’s time of 15:04.2 makes him the fastest sophomore in the state meet’s history. “You know, it’s really cool to see all the
By Brady E. Amundson Are you growing weary of rebooted movie franchises and the countless sequels that recycle the same joke material as its predecessors? Do you love comedy but struggle to find anything that isn’t littered with innuendos, graphic drug references and adult language? Sure seems like genuine creativity and original ideas have gone down the you-know-what. Introducing Utah’s first full-time comedy school and theater: ImprovBroadway.
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The Springville High School girls cross country team placed sixth at state competition Oct. 19. The team was led by Julie Sumsion, far right, who took first place and became state champion.
amazing things our state has done and all of the great runners who have come. It just shows that I’ve run some pretty fast times, and I’m excited for my junior and senior year,” Gardner said, Also having incredible performances were the Garnica twins Brandon and Caleb. Caleb finished 87th last year and Brandon 33rd. This year Brandon finished in fourth followed by Caleb in 23rd. They credit their performances to their coaches and all the hard work they put in over the summer.
The boys race was crazy seeing how the top four teams were only separated by 22 points. Olympus downed the defending champion Timpanogos followed closely by Springville and Ogden. Overall, Springville finished fourth in the state merged results, ahead of a lot of other talented teams. Springville will now head down as a team to Arizona so that they can compete in the Nike Cross Southwest Regionals. This is the race that determines who will go to nationals.
Not only is it an improvised show so you won’t ever seen the same show twice, but it’s family friendly so you can feel comfortable bringing your kids, friends, date, coworkers, ecclesiastical leaders heck, even your grandparents. ImprovBroadway also offers classes for those that want to learn to be quick on their feet, have confidence in any public capacity, perform in shows or just want a super fun, inexpensive hobby. Doors of the brand-spankin’-new theater, located at 496 N. 900 East in Provo, officially open on Nov. 12 with a kickoff show at 7 p.m. For more information and tickets visit www.improvbroadway.com.
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Saving Thanksgiving Madera Smokehouse style
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urkey. Many Thanksgiving feasts have been ruined by turkey. It is never done on time. Or it is burned to a crisp. Or is it eaten by hungry neighborhood dogs. Wait, that is “The Christmas Story.” But, honestly, turkey can be tricky. Even when it is perfectly cooked, it is honestly a little bit bland. You’ve got to slather it in cranberry sauce or gravy to make it palatable. The turkey at Madera Smokehouse stands by itself even without any condiments. The rich, smoky flavor makes it devastatingly delicious (just went there). The smoked turkey at Madera kind of has a cult following. It has gotten so popular that every Thursday, Madera has a Thanksgiving special. Thick slices of smoked turkey topped with garlic mashed potatoes, a stuffing waffle and gravy. The stuffing waffle is a thing of legend. It is like stuffing but with this crispy, crunchy exterior. Soft plus crunchy plus flavorful stuffing makes for a pretty amazing treat. Here’s more amazing news: Madera is making their smoked turkey available for Thanksgiving so you don’t have to go through the hassle of the never-ending wait for the turkey to be done or watch loved ones go to battle over the turkey’s readiness (I’ve seen it complete with a call to the Butterball help line). You can order smoked turkey breast, garlic mashed pota-
Delectable Dining toes and stuffing (either traditional ready for the oven or as batter for stuffing waffles) for $15 a person. Best Thanksgiving ever. Just warm it up and prepare to be amazed. I was happy to head back to Madera because one visit to Madera Smokehouse was definitely not adequate to cover everything that they offer. After visiting the first time, I had to go back a couple weeks later to try their steak salad. Steak plus salad is a combination that I just had to experience. Then I got the call from Curtis that they have some specials coming up with Thanksgiving. While we were visiting, he mentioned some other specials that they have added: tri-tip and brisket tacos. OK. Mind blown. First brisket in a taco with some delicious sauces? Must try. Then, tri tip. As a California girl growing up in the central valley, tri-tip is practically a religion. You gotta have good tri-tip. I couldn’t pass that up. So in addition to the legendary turkey, you get to learn about some new favorites at Madera. Lucky you! I was surprised that I fell in love with the brisket taco. I am normally a total tritip girl, but this taco won me over. So they
Purchasing the turkey and other central items of the Thanksgiving dinner can eliminate a lot of stress come Thanksgiving Day.
have their delicious smoked brisket, which by itself is phenomenal, then you add in matchstick-thin slices of apple, pickled onions and romaine lettuce and then this amazing cream sauce. So the deep smoky flavor of the brisket is combined with this crisp fresh green apple and it is this blending of flavors and textures that is just delicious. Of course, I adored the tri-tip sandwich. Tri-tip is one of my all-time favorite foods. In my introduction article, I mentioned eating tri-tip at the Farmer’s Market in Clovis, Calif. So expectations were high. The sandwich did not disappoint. The tri-tip was tender and perfectly cooked with just
the right amount of seasoning. And this is not thin slices of tri-tip. No, these are thick slices of the delicious steak that is legendary. It was topped with sautéed onions and a delicious sauce. You can choose to have it as a sandwich or sliced. The tri-tip sandwich is a Friday special. So, now you have more reasons to head to Madera Smokehouse, and you have a way to make Thanksgiving less chaotic and save family relationships through ordering dinner from Madera. Madera Smokehouse is located at 310 N. Main in Spanish Fork. If you want to order food for Thanksgiving, you will need to order by Saturday, Nov. 19.
USPS worker retires after 33 years of work Computer science students at Spanish Fork High School had an opportunity recently to earn certifications in Microsoft’s PowerPoint and Word.
SFHS students earn Microsoft certifications Spanish Fork High School students in Shauna Whittekiend’s Exploring Computer Science class were given the exciting opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. These industry-recognized tests allow students to demonstrate that they have the skills needed to get the most out of Office. According to microsoft.com, holding a MOS certification can earn an entry-level business employee as much as $16,000 more in annual salary than their non-certified peers. Those who earned certifications are (some not pictured): Brayden Adams (2), Hunter Barnett, Sydney Beck, Conner Bennett, Austin Bird, Raul Bustamante, Courtney Davis (2), Jacob Graham
(2), Malorie Harris, Alyssa Kelly, Gabriel Kenison (2), Joshua Mecham, Abigail Nielson, Janette Smith (2), Maren Ahrens, Scott Andrews (2), Jacob Atkinson, Britlee Barker (2), Zachary Beus (2), Alyssa Chandler, Tessa Clayton (2), Samantah Marsigli (2), AnaMari McClellan, Cy Nielson, Brooklynn Norman, Treyton Orton (2), Spencer Platt, Nathan Ramirez, Jace Randolph, Lindsay Smith, Tyler Thompson (2), Sydney Wheeler, Keaton Adamson (2), Cloe Anderson, Brian Burkman, Enrique Cerna (2), Chandler Creamer (2), Kassidy Dean, McKay Hicken (2), Melissa Monroe (2), Tavi Montoya, Erika Poulsen (2), Andres Ramirez, Travis Redmond, Nathan Roberts (2), Lyndsi Theurer (2), Dallin Wheatfill and Josi Woodhouse.
Clint. W. Harwood of Spanish Fork is retiring after 33 years of work for the U.S. Postal Service at offices in Utah County. Harwood began his USPS career in 1984 when he had an opportunity to apply and it seemed like a good career opportunity for him. Since then, he has worked in Provo for 13 years, Orem for one and a half years, and at the Spanish Fork office for 18 and a half years. His job duties have included working as a postal carrier, delivery supervisor, distribution clerk and sales and service associate with most of his duties at the front counter. “When I first started, I enjoyed being outside and getting to serve those people on my route and getting to know them by name,” Harwood said. “Eventually as I got older, I decided I would like to be indoors and out of the harsh winter weather and hot summer weather. I always wanted to be back in my hometown, so when transferring to Spanish Fork as a sales/service associate, it gave me the opportunity to serve the customers that I knew and get to know those that I didn’t.” Harwood said his favorite parts of the job were helping customers and making new friends, adding that the thing he will
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miss most in leaving the USPS will be the friendships he has made while serving the people of Spanish Fork.
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The seniors on the Spanish Fork High School Girls Soccer Team refurbished the scoreboard at the SHFS soccer field as their way to give back to the school’s soccer program.
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Chloe Wimmer, Jaynee Giffing and Madi Condie of the Springville High School FFA competed in the National FFA Agricultural Communications Career Development Event against teams from around the United States. The SHS team achieved a Silver ranking.
SFHS Girls Soccer Team SHS FFA competes at 89th completes service project national FFA convention By Jill Piacitelli
The soccer season for area high school girls has ended. The team from Spanish Fork High School had a great run, finishing second in the region and making it to the 4A state quarterfinals. The 13 seniors on the roster had a big impact on the success this season, which was felt both on and off the field. A great example of this impact was the girls kicking off the legacy of an annual Senior Service Project. This year, the selected project was a restoration of the soccer scoreboard. Co-captain Ezrie Pace explained, “We wanted to do something that reflected our pride and appreciation for the soccer program.” After getting approval from the school administration and coaches, the seniors took on the project of giving the faded 20-year-old scoreboard a face lift.
Close to 75 hours were spent cleaning, buffing and repainting. The end result was a beautiful, shining-like-new red scoreboard. “We have loved our time as players,” Pace said, “and think that doing a Senior Service Project is a great way to leave the program better than when we arrived. Giving back is a great way to show appreciation. We hope that this will become a tradition that future classes follow.” The motto on the front of the high school reads, “Here, we learn for life.” With hundreds of hours spent on the soccer field over the past year, that statement applies to this team. Players learned not only soccer skills but about friendship, leadership, loyalty, belief and hard work. This year, all of these combined to create good memories, valuable life experiences and a great team.
Winners of the National FFA Agricultural Communications Career Development Event were announced recently at the annual awards banquet. The event was held in conjunction with the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. The Springville High School FFA had the chance to represent the State of Utah in the Agricultural Communications CDE and compete against 36 other teams from around the United States. Team members are Chloe Wimmer, Jaynee Giffing and Madi Condie. The SHS team received a Silver ranking. In addition, Chloe Wimmer achieved high individual on her practicum portion of the event. The National FFA Agricultural Communications CDE is a competitive event that tests students’ skills in all areas of
the agricultural communications field and evaluates how well they can apply classroom knowledge to real-life situations. Participants attend a simulated news conference and use the information gathered to complete individual practicums in writing, electronic media and design. Prior to the event, students compile media plans related to innovative agricultural practices, management techniques and marketing tools. Each team then creates a 15-minute presentation based on their proposal. Members also compete in an editing exercise and a general communications quiz. The event, held at the JW Marriott and IUPUI in Indianapolis, is one of many educational activities at the National FFA Convention & Expo in which FFA members practice the lessons learned in agricultural education classes.
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Silver Winds flute ensemble plans Sunday concert By Ginny Ackerson Silver Winds, a flute ensemble, will perform at 4:30 p.m. in the Springville Museum of Art on Sunday, Nov. 20. The concert is free to the public and sponsored by the Springville Arts Commission. The ensemble will be performing selections by J. S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Franz Schubert, C.M. von Weber, George Phillip Telemann and Jacob Datshkovsky. Silver Winds was formed in 1989 by a group of women who had the desire to stay active with their musical talents. They practice together at least every other week, which is a respite from their busy lives. The group is constantly evolving, but the focus is always the same: to use and share their talents. Besides the C flute that most people are familiar with, the piccolo, the alto flute and the bass flute add to the group’s full sound and will be used at this concert. Currently the group consists of nine members: Sarah Allen, Adena Campbell, Penny Curtis, Marie Egbert, Lynelle Haas, Amber Jones, Donna Neibur, Colette Smith and Maudie Smith.
Sarah Allen lives in Lindon. She has been playing the flute since fifth grade and is currently the principal flutist for the Pleasant Grove Orchestra. Adena Campbell is from Spanish Fork. She has been playing flute for 24 years. Penny Curtis and her husband Don live in Highland. Penny started playing with Silver Winds in 1991. Marie Egbert received her degree in flute performance from the University of Utah. She teaches private music lessons and has been playing the flute for 24 years. Lynelle Haas lives in Pleasant Grove with her husband. She graduated from Brigham Young University in flute performance and has played her flute for 35 years. She teaches flute lessons in her home. Amber Jones resides in Spanish Fork with her husband and four boys. She enjoys performing with several local orchestras and musical groups. Donna Neibur is from Pleasant Grove. She received her fine arts/music degree from Southern Utah University. She began the flute at age 10 and has played on and off throughout her life. Colette Smith of Orem started playing
The Silver Winds flute ensemble will present a free concert at the Springville Museum of Art on Sunday, Nov. 20.
the flute when she was 8 years old and studied flute at BYU. She joined the Silver Winds a month after they were established. Maudie Smith is one of the original members of the Silver Winds and has
played the flute for more than 50 years. She and her husband currently live in Payson. December’s museum concert will be on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 4:30 p.m. and will feature the Utah Valley Handbell Choir.
How small is your small town? Is it small or SMALL?
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here are small towns, and then there are SMALL TOWNS. In a small town, if you order a pizza to be delivered from the local pizza restaurant, chances are you know the delivery driver, or at least know someone from his family. In a SMALL TOWN, you can’t order a pizza from the local pizza restaurant, because there is no local pizza restaurant. If you want restaurant pizza, you have to go to another town and order and eat your pizza there, or you bring it back to your SMALL TOWN and eat it cold. In a small town, if you get sick you go to the local clinic (or hospital) and check in with the doctor who sees most of the people in town.
The Funny-ish Files of Joe Capell In a SMALL TOWN there is no clinic or hospital, so if you get sick you call the gal down the road who works as a nurse in the city and hope it’s her day off, or you load up in your car and drive to the nearest town that does have a clinic or hospital. In a small town, if you need a tool for that project you’re working on, you go over to the local True Value store, chat with the manager (who you went to school with) and buy the tool. In a SMALL TOWN, if you need a tool,
you try to figure which of your neighbors is most likely to have the tool, go to his house (or shed), ask him if you can borrow it, then spend a couple of hours chatting before taking his tool and getting back to your project. In a small town, several of your neighbors have a cow or two in their backyard pasture. In a SMALL TOWN, there are at least three times as many cows as people living within city limits. In a small town, if you are making a recipe and find that you are missing one key ingredient, you make a quick run to the grocery store to buy that ingredient.
In a SMALL TOWN, if you are missing an ingredient for a recipe, you will be forced to improvise and try to figure out what you have around the house that might effectively take the place of the missing ingredient. In a small town you know which houses have mean dogs and which houses have nice dogs. In a SMALL TOWN you know the name, disposition and breeding history of all the dogs in town. (And you know the name, disposition and breeding history of all the people, too!) For more Funny-ish writing, check out slowjoe40.com.
The Art City Elementary School Student Council elections were held on Sept. 30. The council is made up of a president, a vice president, a secretary and a historian. The following students are Art City Elementary School’s Student Council for the 2016-2017 school year (pictured not in any order): Will Hammond, president; Jocelyn Hunt, vice president; Katie Durfey, secretary; and Arelia Olsen, historian. The council members are as follows: Gage Jeppson, Ashlyn Busath, Oliver Wilson, Emme Trunnell, Kolby Jepperson, Brendon Jessip, Ryan Conrad and Sophie Hunt. Students work closely with Treana Kober, school counselor. Some of their responsibilities include helping during lunch recess, maintaining quietness during assemblies and helping with chess tournaments, just to name a few.
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Beehive Homes Community Spotlight: Nellie Kunz By Dennis McGraw
Six Salem Hills High School students from the SHHS Science Department were named Skyhawks of the Month in October.
Salem Hills High Students of the Month are named By Liz Worthen Salem Hills High School has announced the names of the students chosen as Skyhawks of the Month for the month of October. Skyhawks of the Month for October were chosen from the Science Department. They were honored at a breakfast Oct. 25 where they learned who nominated them. The names of the students honored and those who nominated
them are as follows: 10th Grade Students: Oakley Palfreyman and Keith Foldaway, both nominated by biology teacher Steve Haskell. 11th Grade Students: Natalie Halcrow and Tobias Johnston, both nominated by biology teacher Brad Shuler. 12th Grade Students: Mckenzie Taylor, nominated by physics teacher Brad Graham, and Josh Dalton, nominated by chemistry teacher Lee Gillie.
Students from Nebo School District high schools spent time learning about the power to change their own personal life scripts.
Nebo students learn how to write their own script By Lana Hiskey On Oct. 14, students from each Nebo School District high school were invited to spend the morning at the district office to attend Naat’áanii Day, sponsored by the Title VI Indian Education Program. Students and their counselors listened to Dr. Kyle Reyes, assistant professor and secondary education and special assistant to the president for inclusion at Utah Valley University. The students also learned about Gear Up, a program that helps students with their college aspirations. Zylia Lopez, a counselor for the Gear Up project, shared the benefits of joining. Through stories and experiences, Reyes shared the power of owning our personal scripts. He emphasized taking charge of how the scripts of our lives can change depending on the choices we make. Reyes shared three tenets that can change how we choose: honor your past, honor your
present and honor your future. At a young age, Reyes decided that he was not smart enough to excel in school. Then a teacher in high school noticed his graffiti art in his notebook and called it art. She told him he should be in an AP art class; that changed his script. He challenged each person in attendance to work hard, find what they are passionate about and remember that they are the owners of their scripts. It was an inspiring morning for all in attendance. There were 31 ethnicities represented at the presentation ranging from Mohawk to Tongan, Bolivian, Swiss, Navajo, English and Hopi. The word Naat’áanii in Navajo means one who guides, directs or is looked up to for direction and growth. “Leaders can be adults, children and all things living and natural phenomenon. We can all be leaders in one sense or another; however, the title must be earned and not self-proclaimed,” said Brenda Beyal.
Every community has people in it that make it great. I’m talking about salt-ofthe-earth kind of people. Join us as each month as we highlight one of our longtime members in the community. Nellie Kunz was born in March of 1920 in her parents’ home located in Granite, Utah. Charles and Elise Despain raised Nellie, her sister and her four brothers in Granite. Charles worked at the granite quarry up Little Cottonwood Canyon at a very young age helping with the construction of the Salt Lake City Temple. He worked at the mine up until the completion of the temple in 1893, then began mining in Alta and opened the only store in the area with his brother. “My father used to tell us a story about a man working at the quarry,” Nellie said. “One day while splitting some quartz, a large slab sheared unexpectedly, falling on the man. When the crew tried to lift the slab to set him free, he told them to stop moving the slab and to bring his family to the quarry. Someone quickly went to Sandy City to retrieve the miner’s family. When they returned, all his wife and children rushed to his side. The trapped man proceeded to give each child and his wife a blessing. He then allowed the crew to lift the massive quartz slab off his crushed body. Within just a few minutes he died.” Nellie’s father used to tell the kids that story to remind them of how precious life is and make sure your house is in order. Nellie married Evert A. Kunz in 1940. He was from Sandy but attended the same grade school as Nellie. He was a couple of grades ahead of her. She never noticed him much until she finished high school. They dated from February to August and were married. They would live in Granite for several years. Evert worked at ZCMI in the shipment department. He would later work for Farmers Insurance for many years. Nellie and Evert had five children: JoAn, Lael, Robert, Lyle and RaNel. After Evert passed away, Nellie took care of her eldest daughter JoAn who had MS. After several years, and as her MS advanced, RaNel convinced Nellie to move to Payson to be closer to her so she could help with JoAn’s care. “We had been looking for a suitable home for weeks and could not find something that was a good fit for JoAn and I,” Nellie said. “RaNel was helping me by looking around for homes in the area. One day she called me and said a home just came on the market that she was in love with. RaNel went to the sellers and told them not to show the home to anyone until her mother could see it. I quickly got JoAn and myself ready and drove as fast as I dared to Payson. The home was very nice, almost perfect. There was an opening that was difficult for JoAn to navigate her power chair through, and the seller agreed to remodel it so it would accommodate JoAn. We purchased the home and
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moved to Payson in 1994,” said Nellie. After JoAn passed away, Nellie spent most of her time at the Provo temple, working there for eight years. Nellie recently moved into Beehive Homes of Payson. “I enjoy it here so much, I have great friends, I’m not homesick at all,” she said. Nellie has 22 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren (with two on the way). She has an amazing posterity. “I am so blessed, my children all get along so well, they find excuses to get together. I love them so very much,” Nellie said. Thank you Nellie Kunz for being kind, loving and generous and making our community great. We recognize you for the great family you have raised and serving our community in every way you can to make life enjoyable for those around you. To contact Nellie Kunz, visit or write her at Beehive Homes of Payson, 661 E. 700 South, Payson, UT 84651.
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Participants are shown at the finish line of the Sub for Santa 5K Run sponsored by the Springville Kiwanis Club on Oct. 15.
Springville Kiwanis Club raises money for schools through Sub for Santa 5K On Oct. 15, Springville High School was the scene of the fourth annual Sub for Santa 5K Run sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Springville. More than 160 runners and walkers ranging in age from 7 to 75 gathered in the crisp morning air at the starting line in the stadium. Adding to the crowd were another 25 volunteers from the high school’s Key Club, the Kiwanis Club and their families. Mike LeFevre, newly installed president of Kiwanis Club of Springville, said, “This is an annual race that is put on for the children of Springville. We had over 160 runners that took to the course this year. This was double what we had last year. Lots of local businesses donated funds and dozens of prizes to the project. All of the money that was raised went back to the local elementary schools to help fund projects that will benefit all of the children of Springville.” Among the race winners were: First Female, Neida Sumsion with a time of 19:24; and First Male, Neimanan Burrows with a time of 18:18. An important feature of the race is the partnering with elementary school PTAs to both raise funds and benefit children selected by their respective schools. First, all the race fees attributable to a runner’s school are given back to that PTA to benefit school programs. Second, if a school enters at least 50 runners, then that school can choose one child to receive an orthodontic “scholarship.” Three elementary schools entered more than 50 runners each: Reagan, Sage Creek and Mapleton. The scholarships are donated by
Warren Orthodontics, 688 W. 400 South, Springville. Medals were given to the winners of the different age groups. In addition, more than 85 race prizes donated by local merchants were given out to the participants in a drawing at the end of the race. Kiwanis Club of Springville was chartered in 1921 and has been serving the children, youth and families of Springville continuously for 96 years. Kiwanis is an international organization that helps humanitarian efforts throughout the world. Because of the generous support of Springville’s private and corporate citizens, Kiwanis Club of Springville is able to sponsor the following local projects: l Springville’s Sub for Santa programs, which in 2015 saw Springville neighbors volunteer 1,500 hours of service to deliver more than 12 tons of donated food to local families in need and Walmart gift cards to 725 children in Springville. l The Art City Days Children’s Art Festival involving more than 3,000 children in 2015. l The Springville High School Key Club consisting of almost 100 students actively engaged in serving the school and community. l Scholarship programs to recognize the contribution of local students to the community. l Springville Community Cub Pack and Scout Troop 1456, a non-denominational Boy Scouts of America pack and troop. l The local Head Start Reading Program.
Springville High School Principal Everett Kelepolo and SHS senior Savannah Sumsion were invited to speak about the importance and value of the Especially 4 Athletes (E4A) in high schools on the Good Things Utah television program on Oct. 28. Pictured are, from left: Everett Kelepolo; Hayden Borg, Corner Canyon High School; Savannah Sumsion; Dustin Smith, Especially 4 Athletes (E4A); and Nicea Degering, Good Things Utah host.
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Paul Christensen: A light Payson I-15 interchange study to our entire community to take longer than expected The Utah Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and Payson City are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement that evaluates the interchange at Payson’s Main Street (SR-115) and I-15. This study is analyzing transportation conditions and will recommend potential solutions to meet current and future needs. The project team is currently completing the environmental analysis for the Draft EIS including addressing comments received from UDOT and FWHA. This analysis will take longer than originally scheduled to ensure that all alternatives are fully evaluated in detail for their environmental, social, and economic effects.
By Allison Davis The loss of a loved one is very hard process to go through, and many people would turn inwards to heal. Not Paul Christensen. After losing his wife, who he took care of for many years, he started working with Maple Creek Home Health and Hospice in Spanish Fork as a volunteer. Carma, the owner of Maple Creek Home Health and Hospice, said, “He does everything. He passes out flyers, he takes care of our yard, he put together a garden, he helps out with holidays, he fixes things for us, he sits with patients, anything. He helps us out with everything.” A year ago, upon the death of his wife, Paul wanted to thank everyone at Maple Creek for taking care of his wife, who he liked to call his “angel girl.” “He had a metal wall hanging designed for us. He brought in food and had a special angel necklace for each of the women. For the men, he had flashlights. He was sure to thank each of us personally,” Melissa, an employee from Maple Creek, remembered. Heather, another employee at Maple Creek, said, “Paul always thanks us for taking care of his angel girl, but what he doesn’t realize is what a gift it was for us.” Paul firmly believes in giving back and taking part in the community and is a great example of it. Every year he dresses up as Santa and spreads cheer all through the town. He’s worked with the fire and police departments. He’s done so much for everyone at Maple Creek Home Health and Hospice. “He never stops. He just keeps giving,” Carma said. “He’s an amazing caregiver. Extremely kind and attentive.”
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Paul is a light to our community, and his love is felt by everyone he’s encountered. Melissa said, “I truly appreciate my friendship with Paul. He is a bright spot for us, and in this hard time he’s turned outward instead of inward.” Paul is a great role model for everyone. His story serves as an inspiration. May we all be a light like him, caring for and lifting others.
Try these ideas for crock pot meals that are budget-friendly By Leanne Ely
It seems like the more you do to feed your family properly, the harder it is to keep the grocery budget in check. Using the crock cooker is a great way to stretch a dollar for several reasons: • You can use tougher, less expensive cuts of meat. • Traditional crock cooker meals like chili and soup tend to go a long way. • The convenience of this appliance saves you from spending money on take out. • Crock cookers use less electricity than stoves. Today, I’m going to share some tips with you to help you save even more money with this beloved kitchen appliance. Make your own stock. If you know me at all, you know I’m pretty big on making stock. With a slow cooker, you shouldn’t ever have to buy canned or boxed broth again. Simply save up bones (I keep one zipper bag for chicken bones and one for beef), trimmings and juices from your roasts and freeze them until you have enough to fill your crock pot about half full. When you have enough, put them in the crock pot, fill the crock 3/4 full with water and let it cook on LOW for 8 hours or so. Then, you can use this homemade
It is now anticipated that the Draft EIS will be published in the spring of 2017. A Draft EIS public hearing, which will have an open house format, is also anticipated to occur in the spring of 2017 along with a minimum 45-day comment period. Work on the EIS begin in late 2014. The final EIS is anticipated to be published in late 2017. Additional project information, including details of the public hearing once they become available, can be found on the project’s website at udot.utah.gov/go/ paysoneis. For additional questions or concerns, contact the UDOT Public Involvement Team by phone at 801-859-3770 or by email at paysoneis@utah.gov.
broth in your crock cooker recipes and for other uses. Cook more than you need. Buy a very large, inexpensive chuck roast. Even if it’s much more than your family needs - as long as it will fit in your crock pot, bring it home with you. Put it in the crock pot, fill the crock cooker half way with water (which I would do only for cheap cuts of meat), and let it cook on LOW for 8 hours. Portion the meat and use it throughout the week in lunches and dinners. You can even freeze some of the meat to take out later in the month. Buy from the Clean 15 list. Even if you make an effort to buy organic whenever possible, you can save a little bit of money on your grocery bill. Use crock cooker recipes that call for ingredients from the Clean 15 instead of the Dirty Dozen list so you can buy the less expensive, conventionally grown option over organic. (You can learn more about the Clean 15 at ewg. org by the way.) Many Clean 15 items are great for slow cooking, including onions, sweet potatoes and cabbage. Leanne Ely is a NYT bestselling author and the creator of http://SavingDinner. com, the original menu planning website, bringing families back to the dinner table for over 15 years.
On Oct. 12, DECA and FBLA students from Spanish Fork High School were treated to the much-anticipated annual Fall Business Tour. Students spent the day traveling across Utah County and meeting with top executives, business owners and field experts at Xactware in Lehi, Alison’s Pantry in Pleasant Grove and Action Target in Springville. Students were able to hear first-hand about many of the concepts they have been learning about in their business and marketing classes. They were also able to ask plenty of relevant questions and gain many great insights from people who have had great success in the business world.
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Nebo School District honors Craig and Deanne Shields of CSB Nutrition By Lana Hiskey Nebo School District Superintendent Rick Nielsen honored Craig and Deanne Shields of CSB Nutrition on Oct. 7 at the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Education Partnership celebration. Deanne accepted the recognition and said, “Craig believes in education and enjoys serving on the Nebo Education Foundation. Craig gives from his heart and not for recognition.” CSB Nutrition Corporation was founded by Craig Shields, Al Call and Jeff Bancroft in 2001. CSB is a contract manufacturer of nutritional supplements. They started with four employees and now have more than 150 full-time employees and more than 60 temporary employees working on a daily basis. CSB is located in Spanish Fork in the former RR Donnelley building that they purchased in December of 2011 CSB is a leading manufacturer in the industry and has been blessed to be located in Utah where many companies in the nutrition industry reside. They enjoy a great workforce to draw from in Utah County. This combination has allowed CSB to grow its business substantially over the years. They look forward to increased growth in the future. In addition to manufacturing, CSB provides research and development support as
well as having an ISO-certified Chemistry and Micro Lab in-house. CSB has many industry-recognized certifications such as NSF Sports certification, Organic, Kosher, Halal and a Canadian site license. CSB has clients that span the globe and are in every market and segment in the industry. CSB continues to invest heavily to assure not only future growth but to keep up with a rapidly changing market. Craig said, “I currently have the pleasure of serving on the Nebo Education Foundation Board, which allows me the opportunity to give something back to our community and understand the difficulties that teachers face in being able to provide the needed resources to their students.” Craig graduated from the University of Utah in economics. He has worked professionally ever since in the dietary supplement industry. Craig and Deanne have four children: Andie, Erin, Devynn and Tanner. They have lived in Springville since 1997. Deanne is an educator and currently serves as president of the Learning Disability Association of Utah. Deanne also serves on the Utah Special Education Advisory Panel Board. *** May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right. - Peter Marshall
Members of the Individualized Life Activities classes at Payson High School went on a 22-mile bike ride in October.
Payson High class has students riding 22 miles Payson High School teacher Marilyn Miller’s Individualized Life Activities classes were given the opportunity to ride bikes for 22 miles as a biannual activity on Oct. 12 and 14. Her half-year classes participate on this mechanical journey either in the fall or spring, with preparation prior to the event.
The smooth trail begins in Provo and continues for 11 miles until a point at Lone Peak is reached. The students rest for a while and then proceed to come back the way they came. In previous years, her classes have biked from Provo to Thanksgiving Point and taken FrontRunner back. Mrs. Miller’s classes have grown to be too large for the FrontRunner to contain; hence the change in the destination. Throughout the semester, Mrs. Miller’s classes indulge in many sports that require only one or two people. These activities include golf, tennis, badminton, swimming, bowling, archery, biking, hiking, and any other sport she deems acceptable. If for any reason a student cannot participate in the biking activity, they can choose to join Mr. Archer’s class in a hike to Mt. Loafer. Parker Hannifin said this about the bike trip: “It was a pretty long trip, but I got some good exercise, saw some neat scenery, and had a good time overall.” Safety was a key ingredient to the event, with students wearing helmets and heeding to the advice from the supervisors.
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Spanish Fork Winter Lights Mt. Loafer Elementary Parade planned for Nov. 25 delights Nebo board By Heather Youd
The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Lights Parade is planned this year for Nov. 25. Lighted floats will parade down Main Street in Spanish Fork beginning at 7 p.m. beginning at 900 North. The parade will continue to 100 South, around the Library Park and end at 100 E. Center.
The chamber is seeking parade entries from businesses, schools and individuals. Entries must be lighted and have some entertainment value. There is no fee to enter, but entry forms must be turned into the chamber office, 40 S. Main, Spanish Fork, by Nov. 18. Entry rules and an entry form can be downloaded at www.spanishforkchamber. com.
Obituaries Max E Nelson Max E Nelson was born July 9, 1920, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ephraim Raymond and Harriet Blackham Nelson. He passed away Oct. 19, 2016, in Genola, Utah He had four brothers and two sisters: Radcliffe, McClain, Bernal, Eugene, Leone and Laurue. He resided in Moroni, Utah, and Genola, Utah, and attended school in Goshen and Payson as well as at Brigham Young University. He served as a missionary in the North Central States Mission and later in the Army Air Force. He later served a mission to Adam-ondi-Ahman, Missouri. Max worked as a mechanic for US Steel and farmed. Max loved the gospel of Jesus Christ, temple work, his family and all the good people he worked with. He enjoyed work, the outdoors, sports, music and singing, and family history. He was very involved in community service. Max married Melba Madson Nelson on Feb. 5, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple and is survived by her and their nine children and spouses: Don Ray (Sharon), Curtis (Donna), Reid (Sandra), Garth
(Wendy), Stuart (Kathryn), Karl (Kim), Denise (Todd Ekins), David (Irene), Jonathan (Lori); foster children, 43 grandchildren and 81 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Darleis Nelson (Karl); a grandson, Joshua Nelson; and two great-grandsons, Trevor Eggett and Austin Wright. Funeral services were held Oct. 26 at the Genola LDS Chapel. Interment was in the Genola Cemetery with military rites. The family expresses sincere thanks to the staff of iCare and all those who provided care and support to the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the LDS Humanitarian Fund. Share condolences with the family at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.
Ora Marie Hardy Our loving sister, aunt and friend to so many passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at the age of 100. Ora Marie Houtz was born on May 10, 1916, in Provo, Utah, to Ira Houtz and Marie Ellen Walton. She graduated from Brigham Young High and then attended Brigham Young University for two years where she studied economics. She married the love of her life, Don Lamar Hardy, on April 12, 1935. They soon moved to Los Angeles where they found jobs during the Depression. When Don was drafted into the Navy for WWII, Ora did her duty on the Homefront, working for Selective Service until the war was over. After the war she found a job at FMC Corp. where over a 27-year career she rose from secretary to union negotiator, a trailblazer in typically a man’s world. She was tough, smart and fair. She lost Don in 1967 and retired in 1975, moving back home to Springville where she pursued a life of service and travel. Never having children of her own, she helped with nieces and nephews of which there were many. She also was a generous donor to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. Her love of travel took her around the world as she enjoyed experiencing different cultures and always said, “Travel is the best education ever.” One vivid memory she liked to share was her ride on a smelly, spitting, flea-ridden camel up to the Great Pyramids in Egypt. She loved it! Ora had wanted to reach 100 years
and she did it in exactly her way with a huge party attended by over 100 family members and friends. She gained membership into the prestigious Governor’s Century Club of Utah and attended Gov. and Mrs. Herbert’s Centenarian Luncheon. Ora always said, “Be optimistic and be happy.” We are all happy to know she has been reunited with her eternal sweetheart Don and her parents and siblings Rowena, Alice, Jean, Walt and Juanita. She leaves behind her beloved sister Ellen Bethers, 95, of Fletcher, N.C., and many many adoring nieces and nephews who will miss her sparkling blue eyes and that mischievous smile. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Ora’s name to Primary Children’s Hospital, 100 Mario Capecchi Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84132. Services were held Oct. 25, 2016, at the Hobble Creek Stake Center in Springville, Utah. Interment was in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo. Walker Funeral Homes handled the arrangements; condolences may be sent to the family at walkerobits.com.
By Lana Hiskey Students, parents and staff from Salem’s Mt. Loafer Elementary School described school programs and demonstrated skills they had learned during a recent meeting of the Nebo School District Board of Education. Mt. Loafer Principal Sarah Blackhurst thanked the board and Nebo District Superintendent Rick Nielsen for the opportunity to present information about her school. “Mt. Loafer Elementary School is honored and excited to share with you how wonderful it is to be a Grizzly,” she said. “Mt. Loafer Elementary is in its 21st year of academic excellence and, most importantly, a wonderful culture of student leaders and learners. Tonight I have brought some of our most amazing, talented and driven students, teachers and parents with me to share how much we love our school.” Nelson Barrett, a sixth-grade student at Mt. Loafer Elementary, presented the following to the board: “This year at Mt. Loafer Elementary, we are learning all about our super powers. We are learning that our superpowers are that we can be learners. This year we will be focusing on 10 specific skills to help improve our behavior and our learning abilities here at school. Some of the skills that we will be learning and applying include setting goals, seeking and giving feedback, knowing what to do, asking questions, problem solving, thinking critically, having stamina, learning from our mistakes, assessing our own learning and helping others learn. “These are the 10 learning skills we are choosing to focus on this year. However, we will also be learning many other skills as we become Superheroes in our school. As part of applying our learning skills, we will have Superheroes of the Month. Each month every grade level nominates six students in a grade to become Superhero of the Month. Their reward is a certificate and a picture on the school webpage. We also have the Super Learners 200 board where students get to sign a square, receive a pin and be in the running for a pancake breakfast with some of our community leaders and learners.” Ruthie Devenport, another sixth-grade student, presented the following: “This year I have the opportunity to be an officer on our student council. It is a lot of work but tons of fun. Some of the things that I get to do on student council include the following: conduct assemblies, read announcements, and each member of the student council gets to work on a special committee. Since I’m a student body officer, I get to help conduct assemblies. This helps me develop leadership skills by helping quiet the group, and I have to set a good example for the kids because I’m on the stage the entire time. Conducting assemblies is a little step out of my comfort zone but not nearly as big as speaking on the intercom for announcements.
Announcements are helping me become a better leader by helping me step out of my comfort zone and it helps the kids to know what’s on the agenda. “On student council, each member gets to help on a special committee. If you are in the energy committee, you get to help save electricity by turning off all the computers in the computer lab at the end of each day. The Spirit Day committee helps promote spirit by going around to classes and seeing who wore their Spirit Day shirt. Not only does this help the students, but it helps me to remember to wear my own Spirit Day shirt. The people on the welcome committee get to take new students on a tour of the school so they know their way around their new school and so they feel like they have a friend. Each term we switch around the committees so that we all have a chance to be on each committee. This term I’m on the welcome committee. We haven’t had any new kids move in this term, but I am so excited for a student to move in so I can be their friend and take them on the tour. This year on our student council, we have a bully prevention specialist. His job is to help prevent bullying by making an announcement once a week about bullying and how to stop it. He also gets to help the school counselor present anti-bullying messages to classes. The bully prevention specialist develops leadership skills by teaching kids how to not be bullies.” Jessica Barrett, a member of Mt. Loafter’s School Community Council member, addressed the board and said, “I have had the privilege to be a parent member on our school’s community council for the past two years. This last year I also served as the chair of our committee. I love serving on the community council. I feel empowered that we are able to provide services and resources to our students to help them excel and learn. Tonight I will be outlining the use of our School LAND Trust monies that we have been allotted. Our school uses the majority of our monies to fund our classroom tutor salaries and benefits and our intervention technician salaries. Our classroom tutors work individually with students to improve their literacy abilities while our technicians provide differentiated instruction for our struggling readers. We feel the success of learning truly comes if the students feel comfortable reading. The remainder of our monies we use to provide technology for our teachers in the form of iPads, Google Chrome books, Document Cameras and projectors to improve and support instruction in the classroom.” Jennifer Baker, Mt. Loafer’s music technician, and teacher Callie Naccarato’s fifth-grade students delighted the board with some rhythm activities they practiced and learned. These activities taught how the beat of the music is the steady part of the song. It takes practice to feel and keep the beat.
Sp. Fork ordinance: No parking on streets during snowstorms A new city ordinance has been passed in Spanish Fork requiring residents to not park anything along the street once snow starts accumulating and during snow plow operations for up to 48 hours after a storm. This will have the following benefits: 1. Streets will be cleared more quickly and thoroughly.
2. Safer plowing conditions, especially on steep roads, and fewer damaged vehicles and trailers. 3. Nuisance broken-down vehicles and trailers will be cleared from the streets regularly. For more information, visit http:// www.spanishfork.org/dept/pubworks/ streets/.
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