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and the other said “NEVER GIVE UP” with yellow stars. She held the first and I held the second. For a while we stood together and then we distanced to reach more people and eventually were both on the corner of the exit and SR-198. It was great to see that lives were impacted, students and parents said thank you, one student that stood out to me was in the back of a car and he used his hands to create a heart symbol, very touching. Buses honked, cars honked, people waved. Lives were brightened in that moment. Let’s make those moments more often in our lives and those around us. Find ways in your life
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Rochester Rock Art Panel Short drive takes you to a place lost in time By Ed Helmick
This is a great destination for a fall one day trip, especially when the leaves are changing color. The Rochester Rock Art Panel is one of the premier rock art panels in Utah. It has a beautiful location in a small canyon above a stream called Muddy Creek. There are several panels concentrated near a rock bench above the creek and consists of many petroglyphs from the prehistoric Fremont culture. These people inhabited the area 2,000 years ago. The collection of
images chipped into the rock wall appear to represent multiple generations of activity. This location may have been an ancient meeting site. There are petroglyphs of more recent origin that include depiction of horses. To visit the Rochester Rock Art Panel drive to Price and turn south on Utah Highway 10. Turn off Highway 10 at Mile Post 16 for the Moore Cutoff. You will drive down this road only about a quarter mile before you see a sign pointing to your right directing you to the Rochester Panel. You will drive
five and a half miles on an excellent dirt road to a parking lot. From the parking lot you will find the trail head to the Rochester Panel. The foot trail follows a cliff south and near the end the trail splits. The left fork goes down to the Muddy Creek and the right fork goes up to the bench and the rock art panel. It is approximately a half mile easy walk to the rock art. The name Rochester comes from the fact that the nearby community now called Moore was originally called Rochester. That name was the home-
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The Rochester Rock Panel consists of petroglyphs from the Fremont culture.
town in New York of M.B. Whitney who was involved in the development of the area in 1895. In 1940 the town was renamed Moore after L.C. Moore who had been land development project leader in 1907. Because this is a short excursion to view rock art it is suggested that
when you get back to the Moore Cutoff road, turn right and drive 6.85 miles to a good size parking area on the north side of the road. North of the parking area are several boulders with Fremont Indian prehistoric petroglyphs. There are a couple of snakes with one of them over
10 feet long. This area is officially known as the Molen Reef Petroglyphs. East of the petroglyph boulders is a sloping boulder with a row of dinosaur tracks on it. For more information on email ed.helmick@ gmail.com . (Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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Easy ways to give to others this Holiday Season By Shellie Peterson
With the holidays rapidly approaching, you may be wondering how to make them brighter for yourself and others. The good news is that there are many ways to give to others this holiday season, and some of them don’t even require money. If you plan to do any holiday shopping on Amazon this year, consider using Amazon Smile. The URL donates 0.5 percent of eligible purchases to the participating charity of your choice. All you have to do is type the word “smile.
amazon.com” into your browser. If you’ve never done it before, you can do a quick online search for “Amazon Smile” and you’ll find instructions for how to get started. The service is very easy and allows you to donate at no cost to you. Tabitha’s Way is a local food pantry that has donation locations throughout Utah. The company provides food assistance to those in need and was founded in 2010 by Wendy and Jody Osborne. You can find donation bins in Payson, Spanish Fork,
Salem, Springville, and other nearby cities. To find the donation bin closest to you, do a quick online search for “Tabitha’s Way” in your city. Food donations are accepted, as well as online financial donations submitted at: (https://tabithaswaysouth.org/donate/). Credit card rewards provide another great way to give to others. If you don’t already have a specific place for your rewards to go, consider donating them to others in the form of cash or gift cards. One of my favorite things to do each year is use my family’s credit card points to
purchase gift cards for my daughter’s school teachers, bus drivers, and others who serve our children. It’s also fun to hand a gift card to a grocery store cashier after paying for your own purchases, and ask them to apply the gift card to the groceries of whoever is in line behind you. By the time the person behind you realizes what’s happening, you’re long gone with a smile on your face. If you don’t have extra money but you still want to give, consider offering your time and service to help others. JustServe.org is a website that shows volun-
teer opportunities near you. You can narrow your search options to show one-time projects or ongoing projects, based on your preferences. You can also download the JustServe app so you always have instant access to information about nearby service opportunities. Do you have other great suggestions for giving to others this holiday season? Please let us know about them through our online form at (https://www.servedaily.com/contact/) or send us a message through our Serve Daily Facebook page. (Peterson is a Serve Daily Contributor).
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The Juab County Search and Rescue Team of volunteers risk life and limb in service to their community.
Ready & Willing Search and rescue volunteers face some of the harshest terrain to help those lost in the wilderness By Shellie Peterson
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uab County Search and Rescue is a team of approximately 20 active members who volunteer their time, energy, and in many cases their sleep to help others. I had the privilege of sitting down with three volunteers on
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the search and rescue team: Todd Lewis (Commander), Heber Allred (Lieutenant) and Terry Allred (Secretary). It was immediately apparent that all three have a lot of passion for the job. They explained that peril doesn’t stick to a schedule, so search and rescue team members never know when
they might receive a call that requires an immediate response. “A lot of our calls come out in the evening when people haven’t returned from hunting, or when they wake up in the morning and realize someone’s run away. So we get a lot of early morning and late-night calls, and some calls right in the
middle of the afternoon.” Lewis said. That means volunteers always have to be ready to get up and get going, no matter how late or early the call for help might come through. Of course, it’s not possible for every member of the team to drop everything each time a call goes out. Volunteers also have full-
time jobs, families and other responsibilities that take up their time. So each member only responds to a call when able. Fortunately, most rescues don’t require a lot of people. The exception is any rescue that involves rope rescue operations. These are more dangerous and require a minimum number of people to perform.
SERVE DAILY One such rescue happened in mid-October in Devil’s Kitchen in Payson Canyon. The Juab County Search and Rescue was called to respond to a hiker who got stuck in the canyon and needed to be pulled out. Terry Allred explained that what started out as a single-person rescue quickly turned into a three-person rescue because two of the volunteers who tried to get the stranded hiker out ended up stranded themselves and also needed to be rescued. Lewis explained that’s why it’s so important to have multiple volunteers on each rescue mission, because you never know what situations you’ll encounter. Each member of the Juab Search and Rescue is a volunteer. When asked if there is any type of monetary compensation, Lewis chuckled, ‘Nobody gets a nickel.” This begs the question, what keeps these brave people motivated to respond to each late-night or early-morning call? What persuades them to leave their families and friends to embark on potentially dangerous searches that may involve huge risks? That’s exactly what I asked Lewis, Terry Allred and Heber Allred. All three men had similar reasons for
giving up their time and physical comforts to brave the elements and rescue others. Lewis, Terry Allred and Heber Allred all have older brothers who have served or are currently serving on search and rescue teams and inspired them to join. But the motivation to serve runs deeper than that. “The most rewarding part of the job is when you successfully find the individuals and help them out. We have a handful of people that are suicide attempts that we can find and help. It’s even a lot of fun, too, when you’re looking for people that don’t want to be found, whether it’s juvenile delinquents running away from camp or someone who’s called 911 and then gets dodgy and decides to ditch. Those ones are especially fun to find,” Lewis said. Terry Allred has similar reasons for serving on the team and stated, “when you pull someone off a cliff to safety, they don’t know how to cope with it and it’s touching to help somebody that way.” They all agreed that search and rescue is fun. There are opportunities to ride sandrails and use equipment from the sheriff ’s office to go out and find missing people.
The excitement of the job is also a huge draw for people who like the challenge of locating and rescuing others. Of course, not all rescue situations turn out as planned. But even when the team ends up locating a body instead of a live person, there is both sadness and satisfaction. The sadness comes from being unable to help the deceased person, but satisfaction comes from being able to provide the families with closure so they no longer have to wonder what happened to their loved ones. This year, Lewis explained Juab County Search and Rescue has already had around double the number of calls they had at the same time last year. He recommends that people who want to go hiking make sure they’re well-prepared with extra food, water and clothing that’s appropriate for current weather conditions. He also said it’s a good idea to have some way to start a fire and keep yourself warm if necessary. He also advised that when people are able to get a cell phone signal and call 911, most of the time the 911 dispatching system can get a GPS location from their cell phone. That’s why it’s important to stay put. The
dispatchers can then relate the lost hiker’s approximate GPS location to search and rescue so they can find them more easily. The best course of action is to plan any hikes ahead of time and try not to get caught out in the elements unprepared. Although search and rescue volunteers are good at what they do, you never want to put yourself in a situation where you have to call them to come save you. For those who would like to become part of the Juab County Search and Rescue team, the process is straightforward but doesn’t happen overnight. An application can be filled out with the sheriff ’s office, after which the applicant will do a six-month ride-along to see how interested and dedicated he or she is to being on the team. After the six months are up, the existing search and rescue members vote to decide whether or not to accept the new applicant to the team. The application process for some of the larger Utah SAR teams (including Utah County and Salt Lake County) are more challenging. Terry Allred explained that there is usually a waiting list for these teams. There are also certain standards that
have to be met before people can even apply. For example, in order to volunteer for the Salt Lake team, you have to be certified in mountain rescue. That’s because there are so many high-angle rescues in the area. Juab County’s high-angle rescue team receives all of their basic mountain rescue training and certifications from Salt Lake and other areas. For those who can’t or don’t want to become volunteers on a search and rescue team but want to help in other ways, donations are always welcome and appreciated. Make checks out to Juab County Search and Rescue, then mail them to the Juab County Sheriff ’s Office 425 Sheep Lane in Nephi. These donations will go directly to Juab County Search and Rescue. To make a donation to the Utah Search and Rescue Reimbursement Program, go to (https://secure.utah.gov/ rescue/terms/donate.html). Donations to this site are used to reimburse county SAR teams for critical training, equipment and other eligible expenditures associated with their searches and rescues. (Peterson is a Serve Daily Contributor).
Communities prepare for light displays By Ed Helmick
We are fortunate to live in south Utah County where we have a couple of amazing Christmas Light displays. They are also amazingly inexpensive compared to light shows elsewhere. In fact, one of the light displays is free.
Information on the Spanish Fork Festival of Lights and the Pond Town Lights are listed below. This is something to look forward to every year. Spanish Fork Festival of Lights Located at Canyon View Park, it opens Nov. 26 and is lit through Jan. 1. 6 p.m. to
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10 p.m., $8 per car & $22 for vans. Salem Pond Town Christmas Lights Located at Salem Pond, it opens Nov. 29 and is lit through Jan. 1. 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., free loop drive. (Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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Communities prepare to enchant with light displays for holidays.
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New church in Payson opens doors with open house ing to be spectacular!” An open house and church tours had been scheduled for Nov. 7 has been cancelled due to COVID 19. That is not surprising with the pandemic infection rate in Utah County. However, it is obviously disappointing to many. Father Justin Havens, paster of the Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church has reported a rapidly growing congregation. The church has a mix of ethnic people from Russia, Greece, Serbia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, and Middle Eastern Christians in addition to converts from Protestants, Latter-day Saints, Jews, Muslims, and other religions.
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A parsonage is also near completion in rustic Russian style. Future plans include a church cemetery and a community hall. On Oct. 29, an iconographer who specializes in the visual interpretation of cultural history arrived from Serbia. He will begin work on the semicircular recess, known as an apse, on the east end of the chapel, typical of traditional Byzantine churches. It will be a fresco painting, a technique of mural painting executed upon wet lime plaster. It will be an iconic painting of the Mother of God and the Angels. Father Justin Havin said, “It is go-
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Puppy Love After an injury left Marquise Young unable to serve in the military, she decided to provide a service to those who had
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Marquise Young loved horses all her life, learned to ride very well, and was a good horse trainer. That lead to a job working with horses at the Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona, where they hold horse events regularly. She even rode in the medieval jousting arena at the Young Lavender Farm. Eventually she rose to the position of manager of the horses. Her real ambition was to join the Army and serve her country as other members of her family have done. When a horse fell on her and broke her pelvis, Marquise was under medical care for seven months. She realized that she would be medically disqualified from joining the Army. She remained
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Marquise Young, unable to fufill her wishes to serve in the military due to an injury, decided to use her resources to give back to those who did by giving a puppy to veteran Ryan Stream.
interested in following army stories and became particularly interested in the challenges brought on by post-traumatic stress disorder on many of our young men and women in the military service. Since Marquise could not serve in the military, she wanted to do something for a soldier with PTSD and decided that a puppy might be therapeutic. After asking several individuals and organizations to recommend a former soldier with PTSD, she selected who she thought would be most worthy and a good care keeper of a puppy. The recipient of a new puppy would be Ryan Stream. A veteran that readers of Serve Daily are
familiar with from his personal story to the contribution he has made in our community. Ryan and his family were excited about the puppy offer and traveled to ranch property south of Genola to meet Marquise and select a puppy of his choice. The puppy is a mixed bread King Shephard and Belgian Malinoi. Ryan selected the runt of the litter, a female that he wants to name Aurora. The thoughtfulness of Marquise and her concern for our soldiers returning from combat experiences with PTSD is appreciated. This reiterates the goodness in the hearts of the wonderful people in our community. (Helmick is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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Taking to the Streets Kiwanis Club members gather to provide service to the community By Shellie Peterson
The Spanish Fork branch of the Kiwanis Club took to the streets of Spanish Fork to clean up trash on Oct. 24. They focused on the stretch of road between Intermountain Farmers of America and I-15. Paul Webb, the Director of Community Services for the Spanish Fork branch, said that 35 kids (a historic number for the Spanish Fork branch) participated in the service project. He credits much of the event’s success to the energies of the Key Club advisors at the high schools. Together, they combed approximately twoand-a-half miles of road and filled more than 50 bags of trash within two hours. Webb has only been the director of Community Services for a few months, but he expressed how much he enjoys it so far. He was
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recruited by Chad Bunn, who is the new governor of the Idaho/Utah chapter of Kiwanis. The Spanish Fork branch just celebrated it’s 100th anniversary this year, but the international organization is older than that. The Kiwanis Club has been around since 1915. It is an international service club that has locations in more than 80 geographical areas and nations around the globe. Its headquarters are in Indianapolis, IN, and its mission is to improve the lives of children throughout the world. Next year, Salt Lake has the privilege of hosting the International Kiwanis Club Convention at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The event will be held on June 22 – June 26. Webb explained that the Spanish Fork branch is fairly small, but he’s hoping to encourage more people
to get involved. He said the club’s main goal is about “supporting and helping children and teaching them to become future leaders while giving them leadership and service opportunities now.” The club has various service projects throughout the year, but they also work closely with local Key Clubs. Each high school has a Key Club, which is basically the same thing as the Kiwanis Club, but for high schoolers. There is also a college version of the club, which is called the Circle K. The Kiwanis Club is for adults who want to continue serving their communities. In addition to service projects, the Kiwanis Club also has fundraisers that go toward scholarships for youth. They host dinners and they also have a concession stand at the Spanish Fork Fiesta
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The Spanish Fork branch of the Kiwanis Club, with the enthusiastic support of Key Club advisors at local high schools, took to the streets in a clean-up effort to help the community.
Days Rodeo. The Kiwanis Club is hosting an Outstanding Students event on Nov. 4-5. During this event, eight Key Club members from three local high schools (Salem Hills, Spanish Fork and Maple Mountain) will be selected and recognized for their exceptional service to their communities. The club currently has some influential members (including Mike McKell, 2020 candidate for Utah State Senator and General Jefferson Burton, 2020 candidate for Utah House of
Representatives) and is always welcoming new members. There is a one-time sign-up fee and a $12/month commitment that goes toward monthly dues. Club members are not required to participate in every service project and are welcome to pick and choose which projects they can attend. Webb encourages those who are interested in becoming part of this organization to contact Doug Lund, the Director of Membership for the area. He can be reached at 801-471-9220. (Peterson is a Serve Daily Contributor).
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Kamy’s Pantry Neighborhood Pantry Dedicated to Local Girl Helps Combat Hunger in Payson By Shellie Peterson
Tucked behind the sidewalk on 1175 East 100 North in Payson is a bright pink box standing about 4 feet tall. The glass door on the front is labeled with the words “Kamy’s Neighborhood Pantry,” and there are various food items inside. Many people in the community still don’t know what the box is
for, and Mariela Rawlinson wants to change that. Rawlinson is a mother of six in a blended family. She is originally from Argentina and moved to the United States at the age of 13. She currently lives in Payson, where she owns and operates a daycare with her mom and sister called Inquiry Academy. In the summer, the
daycare also offers summer camps and service projects. When Rawlinson bought the building where Inquiry Academy is now located, she eagerly set up Kamy’s Pantry on the property. The pantry is dedicated to her daughter, Kamilla Rawlinson, who lived from 20082015. Each year, Rawlinson dedicates various service projects to the
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Kamy’s Neighborhood Pantry in Payson offers free food to those in need.
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memory of her sweet girl. Often, Rawlinson includes the older kids under her care in her various service projects. “We usually do blanket drives, Easter baskets, and help at the Ronald McDonald House under her name,” Rawlinson said. In regard to the hot pink box that catches the eye of those driving by, Rawlinson stated, “That’s Kamy’s favorite color. We painted it hot pink so people can see it.” The box is regularly filled with different food items. “Whatever we have left from the week at the daycare, we put in here,” Rawlinson said. “I never see who takes stuff, but I refill it every Friday or every Monday.” Rawlinson said she welcomes donations, but it’s important not to bring too many items. The box is not very big, and she doesn’t want to have food spilling onto the grass. Instead, she welcomes interested individuals to bring one
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Kamilla Rawlinson (2008-2015) is the inspiration behind Kamy’s Neighborhood Pantry.
food item with them if they have extra. Larger donations, she stated, can go to bigger donation places (such as local food drives or homeless shelters). The box contains a variety of food items. Some days it contains peanut butter and bread, while other days hungry individuals can find vegetables and fruit. Rawlinson wants
community members in need to know they can take items from the box if they are hungry. She said “This is for the youth. You don’t have to wait for business hours. If we have something and you’re hungry, just come and grab it.” The box is located at 1175 E. 100 N. in Payson. (Peterson is a Serve Daily Contributor).
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is located at 814 South 1040 West in Payson. They specialize in auto accident treatment and offer chiropractic adjustments, massage, acupuncture, and rehab therapies. Dr. Mike is dedicated to his patients and their health. “We are here to help you excel in health and life. We specialize in auto accident rehabilitation and we also work with people who just want to be healthier! Come and let us see what we can do together.” (Serve Daily submission.)
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Crane Garden Asian Bistro selected as Business of the Month The Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce voted The Crane Garden Asian Bistro as the Business of the Month for October. During a celebration lunch on Oct. 27, the Chamber of Commerce presented a plaque to Kristina Kang for Business of the Month. Following a ribbon cutting, commemorating the opening of the restaurant, they treated their customers to sushi and dessert. “Crane Garden Asian Bistro is an Asian Restaurant located in Payson. We offer Chinese, Japanese, and
Asian Food. We also offer Thai Food, Bento Box, take out, food delivery, catering services, and event catering. “We use only the freshest ingredients for our homemade recipes. Who says you need to go to Asia to truly experience the flavors of authentic Asian cooking? You can get it right here. All of our dishes are seasoned to perfection, combining popular Chinese seasonings with our delicious secret recipes. Come and enjoy a meal with us today!” (Serve Daily submission.)
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Time Travelers Bakery prepares to open its doors in Provo By Jennifer Durrant
In 2017, Nathan and Cristin Hessing were experiencing an array of health symptoms: full-body pain, chronic fatigue, weight gain, mental health issues, and more. These symptoms were exacerbated by gluten, so the then-dating couple set out to find a bread they could eat with no side effects. After months of internet research, sourdough classes and experiments in the
kitchen, they found the two magic components that allowed them to eat bread without negative side effects: chemical-free whole wheat and double-heavy fermentation. As with all sourdough bread, the probiotics added through the fermentation process “pre-digest” the gluten in the wheat, making digestion much easier on the stomach. Nathan and Cristin made the fermentation process even
longer, compounding those benefits. “This bread has changed my life,” Nathan said. “From full-body pain to cutting out nutrients, which led to malnutrition, I’m now healthier than I was before. How could you not share this?” As Nathan shared his bread with friends and coworkers, they found that many people who ordinarily couldn’t eat bread could eat theirs with no ill effects. Many people who
enjoyed their bread were experiencing conditions such as: General autoimmune disorders; Gluten sensitivity; Hashimotos disease; Wheat allergies; Crohn’s disease; Insulin resistance and diabetes; Ulcerative colitis. The idea to turn this into a business was budding, but it was clear that running a business from Nathan’s home (a former doll museum with a laptop-sized oven) wasn’t
sustainable. That’s when they found The Potluck, a commercial kitchen run by Community Action Services and Food Bank. The Potluck allowed the couple to bake their bread at a much higher volume. They sold their loaves at farmers markets and sent them to homes via their subscription service. “There is no way in the world we could have done this without Potluck,” Nathan said. “It has been a complete
blessing.” With an enthusiastic, nation-wide customer base behind them, they are now ready to move onto the next stage in their business: a brickand-mortar bakery at 42 West, Center Street, Provo. The grand opening of Time Traveler’s Bakery will be Nov. 7, from 1-9 p.m. In the meantime, Time Traveler’s bread is available at the Sunset Farmers Markets in Springville and Orem. (Serve Daily submission.)
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Springville-Mapleton Chamber welcomes Organa International to community The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at the Organa International Corp. Grand Opening. Organa is a manufacturing and retail company which sells natural health products. The company opened in 1997 and continues to grow every year without having a sales team and with little to
no marketing. Liquid minerals are the company’s focal products, such as liquid iron, magnesium, zinc, and silver. However, Organa also manufactures a health tea, progesterone cream and a magnesium muscle cream. It is sometimes difficult to find a supplement that your body can fully utilize, let
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Nephi teacher delights in guiding her students to always reach higher By Angi Gibson
Merrilee Hoaldridge is a fifth grade teacher at Nebo View Elementary School in Nephi in the Juab School District. She has been teaching for 13 years and three of my children have had the privilege of learning from Merrilee. After my daughter, Nan, had her as a teacher I knew I had to request her for my younger children coming up. The amount of time and energy she took helping my daughter learn to study and work hard and believe in herself was something I knew would stick with her forever. When my daughter, Stephanie, made it up the ranks, the third of my children to have Ms. Hoaldridge, I was grateful for the time
Merrilee spent with my little girl helping her to overcome her shyness and help her to develop skills in reading and writing that Stephanie had always struggled with. Stephanie grew the confidence that no matter what she struggled in she could learn to do hard things. Merrilee also helped her to recognize that although she had to work extra hard with her reading skills, she was a brilliant little mathematician and encouraged her to help those around her, giving her the confidence to recognize her strengths and share them with others. It’s been many years since Stephanie had Ms. Hoaldrige for an elementary school teacher, but even today as she works hard as a junior in high school
and struggles through all the challenges that the COVID virus has caused in the schools, Stephanie still has the confidence to do hard things and help those around her when she can. Merrilee says she has always wanted to be a teacher ever since she was a little girl. She used to play “School” with her dolls, and they were her students. She enjoys learning herself and enjoys teaching others, especially kids. And she hopes that all of her students know that she loves and cares about them. Merrilee said that one of the most valuable things she has learned this year is that her and her students can do hard things. Her favorite part of the school day is science, and one of the hardest
things about teaching during COVID-19 is not being able to see the students’ entire face, especially their smiles. I asked her what advice she would give a new teacher starting out and she said, “Love the students and have high expectations for them. Also, be organized and have good classroom management.” In regards to what advice she could give parents to helping their children in school she replied, “Ask them questions about what they are learning in school, and read to them often, even when they are older.” Merrilee Hoaldridge is a true example of someone who loves her students, goes the extra mile to help them feel loved and important, and teaches them
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Merrilee Hoaldridge, a fifth grade teacher at Nebo View Elementary, has been teaching students for 13 years.
that they can do hard things. Those examples stick with her students even into their high school careers when they most need that confidence to do hard things. If you have a teacher, like Merrilee, that
has helped influence and shape you or your children whom you would like us to spotlight, give us a request with their name and school at here angiscreations!@gmail.com. (Gibson is a Serve Daily contributor.)
Nebo District recognized for energy awareness By Lana Hiskey
At the recent October School Board of Education meeting, Cenergistic recognized Nebo School District for the success of Nebo’s energy program. Nebo partnered with Cen-
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ergistic in 2013 and has reduced energy consumption. The program delivers an environmental benefit from a reduced carbon footprint. Energy not used prevents the emission of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
A key component of reduced energy consumption is made possible through the dedication of all Nebo employees at each school and the custodial and maintenance departments including Energy Specialists, Bodie Bradley and Adam
Roberts, as well as the Operations Director, Matt Gledhill, and the support of Superintendent Rick Nielsen and the Nebo School Board of Education. “The high performance that Nebo has achieved at this magnitude would not be
possible without top-down involvement, so we would like to thank everyone for your support of the energy stewardship program over the years,” stated Kevin Edwards, Cenergistic Client Manager. (Serve Daily submission.)
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Welcome to Sock-tember By Lana Hiskey
During this unprecedented time, many families are struggling and one of the items needed are socks. Maple Ridge’s thirdgrade teachers are extremely grateful to all the school’s teachers, staff, and students for their support of “SOCK-tember!” Maple Ridge’s thirdgrade students orchestrated this event
collecting socks for the homeless and needy for “SOCK-tember.” “We asked our third-graders, ‘What can each of you do to make the world a better place?’ When we asked, we had no idea we would be launching a school-wide effort to collect socks for the homeless and those in need. “But here we are, four weeks and over 1,000 pairs of socks lat-
er! Wow! The efforts and enthusiasm of our entire Maple Ridge Family has lifted our spirits during the first part of this school year like none other!” said Principal Sara Matis. “Goodness goes a long way, and our focus on others during ‘SOCK-tember’ will keep blessing the lives of others in the colder months that lie ahead.” (Serve Daily Submission.)
Nebo schools earn gold star for sportsmanship By Lana Hiskey
Maple Mountain and Salem Hills High Schools earned the Gold Star in the Utah High School Athletic Association Sportsmanship Awards. Payson High School also won the Silver Award. “We are pleased with the efforts of our student athletes and coaches as they implement the ideals of good sportsmanship as they compete throughout the year. The UHSAA places a lot of emphasis on the ‘Raise the Bar’ sportsmanship program with high school athletes and coaches in
the state of Utah,” said Maple Mountain High Athletic Director, Dave Boyack. These high school winners received a letter of congratulations, the 2020 Gold Star to hang on their UHSAA School Sportsmanship Banner, an award certificate, UIAAA Director’s Cup points, and recognition through a newsletter, website, and local media. “We are proud of our athletes and coaches for pursuing victory with honor in earning their Sportsmanship Gold Star from UHSAA,” said Salem Hills High Athletic Direc-
tor, Lee Gillie. “Every school can be a winner when it comes to good sportsmanship. We encourage all who are involved in high school activities to make the commitment to education-based activities by teaching, enforcing, awarding, and modeling the principles of this new statewide sportsmanship program. We invite all member schools to team-up to raise the bar, sportsmanship matters!” said Rob Cuff, UHSAA Executive Director. (Serve Daily submission.)
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Larsen Elementary student wins book review contest By Lana Hiskey
great way to log what you have read.” “I have my students log into the website Biblionasium to log their independent reading. “It’s like a Goodreads for kids. Taylor submitted a review for the series ‘Last Kids on Earth’ when she saw the contest on the website. “She won a boxed set of the books, and they will be using her review on their website and on promotional literature. Taylor is an excellent student and deserves
Taylor Kivett, fifthgrade student, at Larsen Elementary, won the book review contest on Biblionasium and will receive a full set of books as well as video chat with the author. “I’m so excited I won! I think it’s really great because I’m getting more books to add to my collection!” Taylor said. “I think Biblionasium is great because you can find new books, enter contests, and start challenges. It’s a
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If you don’t like pumpkin pie, try pumpkin scones By Angi Gibson
Is there a better time of the year than fall, or even Thanksgiving? I can honestly say I love all things pumpkin; pie, bread, cheesecake, even soup, but I get tired of the same old same old. When I was a little girl, I hated pie. Any pie. Pie crusts were just a dry crumbly mess that coated my mouth and made me gag, but I loved pumpkin, so my sweet mother would make the pumpkin pies every year for Thanksgiving and leave out a little custard bowl of the filling, cooking it separately just for me. That smooth deliciousness is a memory that speaks more about a mother’s love for her daughter than the enjoyment of the dish itself. And so, to this day pumpkin is more than a fall delicacy. So, if you would like
a little bit of love and a whole lot of yummy pumpkin flavor in a totally new and unique recipe, give this one a try. These pumpkin scones are mild and best served warm drizzled in lots of fresh maple glaze. The scones themselves are not very sweet so don’t be afraid to be generous with sticky maple goodness. Pumpkin Scones 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 TBSP baking powder 1 tsp apple pie seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup milk Maple Glaze 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 TBSP melted butter 1 ½ real maple syrup 1-2 TBSP milk
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Let Your Family be Hooked by Hook By Casey Wood
“We have a few special years with our children, when they’re the ones that want us around. After that you’re going to be running after them for a bit of attention. It’s so fast.” This quote is precisely the motivation for my creation of the Family Movie Review. I have observed in my own life how easy it is to allow things of less import and less significance to distract us from what is, in my opinion, the most important part of our lives - our families and loved ones. Family movie night was an occurrence that I treasured growing up, and is a practice that my in-laws continue to carry out each week. Taking a
page from their book, family movie night holds a special spot in my home each Friday evening. It has become one of the parts of my week I look forward to most. One of my favorite retellings of a fairy tale classic to ever be made, Steven Spielberg’s Hook, is a film that I have no hesitation rewatching on a yearly basis. It is a compelling admonition that no matter how pressing matters may seem in our professional lives, our families should take center stage. It is also a fantastic reminder that no matter how old we get, growing up and leaving behind the joy, wonder, and excitement of childhood is a choice, not a requirement. Hook follows Peter Banning, a middle-aged man
who is so focused on his work as an attorney that he doesn’t even realize the strain he is putting on his relationships with his wife, Moira, and his children, Jack and Maggie. Peter and his family travel to London, England to visit Wendy Darling - Moira’s grandmother and the woman who coordinated an orphaned Peter’s adoption as a child. Upon returning from a charity function in Wendy’s honor, Peter, Moira, and Wendy find that while they were gone the children were kidnapped. A ransom note, left by none other than Captain James Hook, calls upon Peter to come and try to save the children. Peter is told by Wendy that the stories of Peter Pan are true,
and that he is the real Peter Pan. From that point forward, Peter has to come to terms with his negligence of his family and to determine if he can retake the role of Peter Pan in order to confront Captain Hook and save his children. Hook features a star-studded cast who masterfully bring the story to life. The late Robin Williams (Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting, Aladdin, Dead Poets Society) incredibly portrays a believable Peter Banning as he transforms back into Peter Pan. Dustin Hoffman (The Graduate, Rain Man, Tootsie) and Bob Hoskins (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Balto) hold viewers’ attention as they capture the dynamic friendship between
Captain Hook and his first mate, Smee. Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman, Wonder, My Best Friend’s Wedding), brings life to Tinkerbell, really helping to flesh out the character and give her relatable motivations. The cast worked together marvelously, and made it easy to lose yourself in the magic of Neverland. If you find yourself feeling nostalgic for the early 1990’s and want to share a nearly 30 year old film that stands the test of time with your loved ones, look no farther than Hook. It will serve as a reminder that family is supreme, and that you’re never too old to have fun and to believe in magic. (Wood is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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The Best Form of Therapy is Exercise Therapy By Martha Gill
Ever since I started running, any time anything happened, bad or good, my immediate response has been to go on a run. Often, I go on my own, but sometimes I’ll text one of my friends “dude, we need to go on a run!” I remember one time a friend and I ran four miles after a boy had broken my heart. I was able to express what I was feeling not just in the words I ranted to her, but also in the repetitive pounding of my feet on pavement. There are so many examples, both mine and others,
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of times like this that help to show that, although not often used in clinical practice, exercise really is a therapy, and it should be more widely used alongside regular therapy. One of the wonders of exercise is that there are so many different types, just as there are so many types of people. Everyone can find what clicks with them. For me, it’s always been running, but I know of so many more options. One of my friends finds the most relief in hitting tennis balls against a wall, others enjoy going to the gym, swimming, biking, the
list goes on and on. Michael Scott from The Office goes and dances to help him cope with not wanting to work. Anything that allows you to pound out the frustration, sadness, or other emotions, or to exert that energy in a good way. Experts say that “the same endorphins that make you feel better also help you concentrate and feel mentally sharp for tasks at hand. Exercise also stimulates the growth of new brain cells and helps prevent age-related decline.” This is why after working out you feel like you can think more clearly.
It helps the patients, or clients, deal with both mental and emotional struggles. Therapists do so much good, and there are parts of therapy that can’t be expressed with exercise, but there are many ways it is similar and can help. Exercise releases endorphins which physiologically block pain receptors and increase positive feelings. Many runners, including myself, have experienced “runner’s high”-- one of the best feelings ever. You feel on top of the world--no pain, no anxiety, just happiness… and yes you feel a little high.
There are quite a few instances of exercise being used with a variety of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Although the effects of exercise on those suffering from schizophrenia is still being researched, the results seem promising as it seems to decrease the severity of many of their symptoms. Everyone has their ups and downs, and exercise can help those even without emotional and mental illness--it can be the therapy some of us didn’t even know we needed. (Serve Daily submission.)
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It Doesn’t Take Much to Make a Difference By Karen Baird
Two teenagers who attend Salem Hills High School recently committed suicide. Every time I hear of a suicide it really impacts me. I lost my 21 year old nephew, Jason, to suicide in 2018. When I heard that members of the community were going to gather together outside of the high school holding up signs with words of encouragement, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. People from all around the community brought signs that they made and held them up for all the students to see as they were leaving campus. There were people holding signs everywhere, from outside of the exit doors where
students leave the building, to all the way down the streets where students walk home. While I was painting the signs, it made me wonder if the students would think they were lame. I was curious if it would even have an impact. The plan was that I would meet my husband, Chris, there. When I got to the school, I was a little disappointed that more people with signs didn’t show up. Feeling a little embarrassed and discouraged, I grabbed the signs and walked over to the corner exit of the parking lot. Chris showed up and we each held our signs. We stood together for a few minutes and then we each took a different corner so more students would see
the signs. There I stood feeling dumb, when all the sudden I started hearing honks. I looked up and noticed people honking and waving at our signs. I had students rolling down their car windows and yelling words such as “Thank you” and “ I love your sign.” I had a few students personally walk up to me and tell me that the sign meant a lot to them. Buses were passing by honking as students waved at the signs. People were passing by taking pictures and making heart shapes with their fingers. We had a fire truck pass by and blow its horn as fire fighters waved. There are 2 people though who stood out to me the
most. The first was a young boy who was in the passenger seat of a car approaching me. The car stopped for a minute while waiting in line to exit the parking lot. The young boy had his head rested on his hand while leaning against his window. I could tell he was sad. He lifted his head for a moment and noticed my sign that said, “You are worthy of love”. He put his hand down, held up his head and got a smile on his face. His whole countenance changed. It was amazing! I then walked over and joined Chris at the corner he was at. We held our signs out for the oncoming traffic driving down the road to see. The second person that really made an impact on me
was a woman who was passing by in a jeep. She looked to be in her mid 50’s. She looked emotionally exhausted and deep in thought. She turned her head towards my sign and smiled this huge smile. Her face perked right up. It was amazing to witness! It’s cool to see how much of an impact words can have on a person. Everyone has wanted to give up at one time or another. We have all felt unloved, unworthy of love or have hurt in love at some point in time. It was so awesome to see how much joy these signs brought to people. Sometimes all someone wants is validation and knowing everything will be okay. (Serve Daily submission.)
If You Are Thinking of Leaving, Choose to Stay By Shawn M. Astin
It was an early January morning when I was broken from my sleep with the news that a dear family friend “was gone;” he had died by suicide. I couldn’t fathom the thought. Shock and disbelief swirled in my mind. Weeks before, his family had called for an intervention with him and I was planning to attend but decided not to go as I felt it should be a family affair. I started to blame myself. If I had gone to the intervention, would my presence, my love, my words been a healing balm in his moments of crisis? A few years later, a teenage friend of mine was experiencing suicidal ideations. The thought that I had was that I wasn’t going to let this happen again; I had to do some-
thing. My wife told me recently that I “like to fix things and situations.” I decided to be proactive in suicide prevention. In November 2019, I produced an anti-bullying and suicide prevention PSA entitled, “You Matter.” The two-minute video gives the message that no matter our race, religion, social standing, physical capabilities or sexual orientation, our lives matter, and that bullies only see in you what they want to see, not the beautiful soul that you are. While the PSA was in post-production, I asked an up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Utah, Ben Olsen, and former America’s Got Talent quarterfinalist, Sophie Pecora, to write a song for the PSA. Choose to Stay was born. Joined by Disney Channel star, Dakota Lotus,
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Ben and Sophie perform a song that is a plea for those struggling with thoughts of suicide to “stay with me...just hold on” and “Choose to Stay.” Is “Choose to Stay” a chart topping song by mainstream music standards? No. But it is a powerful and moving song that aims to inspire the lives of those who listen to it. One YouTube listener commented, “I will stay. It’s hard, but I’m gonna stay.” Others have commented how the song inspired them while they were in the hospital dealing with thoughts of suicide. The official music video was produced in partnership with Stand4Kind, a non-profit organization that I am proud to be part of. Our organization works with students and teachers to promote anti-bullying, kindness, and
mental health support in schools through assemblies and training for students, parents, and teachers. (www.stand4kind.com) While we have experienced moments of elation hearing that young lives have been inspired, and maybe even saved, the work is far from done. Given the millions of young people experiencing hopelessness and thoughts of suicide, it is more important than ever to send messages of hope into communities that need it. Choose to Stay is our message of hope to those individuals who may be struggling. If you are having thoughts of suicide, or know someone who is, choose to stay. If you need help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. (Serve Daily submission.)
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Be Grateful Even When Things are Hard By Shellie Peterson
Thanksgiving is a time when families and individuals across the nation show their gratitude for the people, places and things they hold dear. This year, feeling grateful may be a little more challenging than in previous years, but it’s still possible. In fact, if you look at the very first Thanksgiving, it was celebrated on the heels of one of the most dismal years in early American history. Only 53 pilgrims were in attendance. They were the only surviving colonists to live through the first deadly winter in the New World after their long
journey on the Mayflower. After the gloomy, heart-wrenching winter that reduced the 102 colonists down to just 53, the pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving along with 90 members of the local Wampanoag Indian tribe. The tribe generously provided the pilgrims with enough food to supplement their own harvest and help them survive through the next winter. The exact date of the first Thanksgiving isn’t known, but it most likely occurred between September and November of the year 1621, after the fall harvest. The celebration included feasting and recreational activities, and it lasted three days. The colonists and Wampanoag tribe didn’t serve potatoes, pies or other modern Thanksgiving Day staples. Instead, they enjoyed fowl
and venison. They most likely had other types of food that are not specifically mentioned in historical records. It’s worth noting that the first Thanksgiving was actually a fall harvest celebration. In July of 1623, the pilgrims held a religious day of prayer and fasting that they called a “thanksgiving.” In the late 1600s, the two events melded together and eventually became Thanksgiving as we know it. This year has been harder on many families than any other year in recent memory. Lives have been disrupted, loved ones have been lost and many feel uncertainty for the future. But few people understand the desolation of loss, fear and sickness better than the pilgrims of 1621. And yet, despite the cruelty of their
circumstances, they chose to create a day of thanks in which they focused on their blessings and the kindness others showed to them. Though COVID-19, economic uncertainty and growing civil unrest have cast a pall over the year 2020, we still have much to be thankful for. If you’re feeling down, the very act of showing gratitude can work wonders for your mental health. According to research conducted by Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, showing gratitude is directly linked to increased happiness. Though it may take effort at first, being thankful will help us all live happier, more fulfilling lives. Like the pilgrims of old, let’s pledge to fill this Thanksgiving with gratitude, optimism and love. (Peterson is a Serve Daily Contributor).
When Serving Others, Let Them Eat Cupcakes! By Angi Gibson
When I was a little girl my birthday was the second most exciting day of the year, second only to Christmas. My mom knew how to make a kid feel loved. Growing up on the farm we didn’t do things like the town kids did. I only had store bought cereal on my birthday or on one of my siblings’ birthday. Walking down the cereal aisle at the grocery store was like a trip to Disneyland, and on my birthday, it was my trip. Dinner was also ours to choose and it came along with a red plate with the words “You’re Special” written around the rim. No
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chores, none whatsoever. Just a day to yourself. As a child that was more magical than even the presents. Today that tradition still runs true in our home, although our children pretty much can have cereal anytime they want, but the no work and the dinner of their choice probably rides right up there with the anticipation of their gifts. I have watched my children through the years and have loved to see the excitement on their special day but as child after child has grown up and left the home, the magic is kind of fizzling out. Our youngest is fifteen, and although he still milks the no chores day and I can do anything I want day,
it’s still not the same. I’m enjoying grandbabies, and seeing the excitement start all over in the next generation, but I got to wondering, why does some of that magic leave with the reality of adulthood? Hence the next project for the Gibson family. Now if you ask my husband he will tell you we are a little crazy, and probably my kids will agree, but why can’t there still be magic, and not the grown-up do something big for your birthday kind of magic, but the childlike enchantment of a day just your own? Why can’t there just be the magic of being remembered? Of being someone special? So that was the plan. Help the adult folk in
our neighborhood feel remembered on their birthday. Something simple. It doesn’t take much for someone to know they matter, that their day is special. Last week almost every day had a birthday for a neighbor in our area, and I’m not talking the children. This week only had one. Next week we have four. But the plan is to visit each one of them for the next year with a cupcake or treat and a happy birthday from the Gibsons. And maybe some of our neighbors, or perhaps all of them, will think us odd, but I’m pretty sure their day might have just a little bit more magic in it. It doesn’t take much to do something nice for someone
else. It has been amazing watching the difference it has brought to our home as we have brainstormed to come up with little ways to bring light to those around us, and I know through the years acts of kindness that have been sent our way has always made all the difference. If you have noticed these little acts of service happening around you or perhaps you have been the recipient of someone’s kindness and you would like to share your story shoot me an email at angiscreations1@gmail.com. Share the good and let’s see how little things can spread and multiply in our neighborhoods. (Gibson is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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Soup Seldom Makes a Meal
By Joe Capell
I’m a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. When I think of dinner, I’m thinking of a good, hearty meal that I can stick a fork in, cut with a knife, or pick up with my bare hands. I want something substantial, something that says, “now that was a meal!” I don’t like soup. You can’t eat soup with a fork. You can’t pick it up with your fingers. You can’t cut it with a knife. What can you do with soup? You can sip it. You can stir it. You can slosh it. If you’re not careful, you can spill it. Soup isn’t a meal, it’s what you get before a
meal instead of salad. (Salad isn’t a meal, either. Don’t get me started on salad!) Do you know what they serve with soup? Crackers. Do you know why they serve crackers with soup? To make it more substantial. Has anyone ever said, “This steak is nice, but you know what would make it better? Add some crackers!” Of course not! When I was growing up, the only time I enjoyed soup was when I had a cold and Mom fixed chicken noodle soup. That’s right, the only time I liked soup was when I was too sick to know any better. Soup was something that came in a can. You plopped out the contents of the can,
then added another can-full of water to it. Soup was warm water with a hint of flavoring. There were a few exceptions, like my sister-in-law’s homemade chicken noodle soup, with its big chunks of chicken, and the zupa toscana at Olive Garden, which features nice bits of sausage. (Sausage is like the back-up quarterback of bacon.) But generally, I didn’t like soup. And then, I got married. And my wife started making me soup. And slowly but surely my anti-soup stance started to soften. Over the years, she’s gotten to me with her taco soup (which is meaty, like a chili); her ham and potato chowder (ham is the very skilled
third-string quarterback to bacon and sausage); and even her cheese and broccoli soup (which doesn’t even have meat in it, but is still excellent!) They are all delicious, and I enjoy eating them. But, whenever she says, “we’re having soup,” part of my brain still thinks back to the days of emptying out a can of glop and then adding another can of water. I guess you could say I don’t like the idea of soup, but when it comes down to the actual substance of the soup my wife makes, I like it a lot. Even if I can’t eat it with my bare hands. For more funny-ish stuff, check out slowjoe40.com. (Capell is a Serve Daily contributor.)
CASEY’S POCKETS
Accepting and Respecting the Election By Casey Wood
Happy election day (or week, or month, or inauguration year, depending on when you’re reading this)! By the end of today, this week, or at the very least, this month, we will have the results of the election. No matter who has won, roughly half of the country is going to be very angry, upset, frustrated, and disappointed. Whether you are on the “winning side” or the “losing side” there is a near certainty that you know, care about, and regularly interact with someone who is on the other side. Once upon a time, Americans knew how to see past their differences, agree to disagree, and respect one another and
opposing opinions. To continue to grow and succeed as a country, we must re-learn that which we have forgotten. The best example I have ever seen of this was my father. He supported Mitt Romney in the 2012 election. The first time I saw him after the election, we were sitting in living room of my parents’ home and I asked him how he felt about the election results. I’ll never forget what he told me. “I didn’t vote for President Obama, and I don’t agree with many of his policies, but the country has decided, and he has been elected. No matter what I think of him or of his policies, I love my president. I respect him, and the office which he holds.
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And I hope and pray for him as he tries to guide our country in the right direction, that he will be successful.” Even at the time, my father was in the minority. Many conservatives laugh about how liberals reacted when President Trump was elected in 2016. They reminisce on Barack Obama’s two terms as President of the United States, and how they approached that period with dignity, forgoing insults, and complaints. The only problem is that it isn’t true. I remember consistently, during Obama’s presidency, hearing conservatives assert that Barack Obama was “the antichrist” or the “fulfillment of the white horse prophecy.” Suffice it to say,
it has been a while since we, as Americans, have done a very good job of loving our officials, respecting them and their office, and wishing them the best as they try to guide our country. Loving and respecting our officials and wishing them success does not mean that we must agree with everything that they say or do. It doesn’t mean that we cannot criticize their decisions or disagree with their policies. It simply means that rather than hope that they make a mistake and are impeached, fall ill, or have their efforts to help our country fail, we support them, appreciate their efforts, recognize their successes, and hope for their continued success. Riots, protests, and complaints about the results will
not change them. They will simply show our youth that adults are just as capable of temper tantrums as toddlers are. So no matter who has just been elected, or which amendments have passed or failed, let us be adults, agree to disagree, love and respect our officials, wish them the best, and focus on the good, rather than the bad. It won’t change the results, but it may just change how we feel about them, and how we feel about our lives and our situation. It also may help us to focus on the good around us. And worst case, at least when we try to teach our children that temper tantrums don’t work, we won’t be doing so hypocritically. (Wood is a Serve Daily contributor.)
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